Falls City High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Falls City, NE)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The first encounter of Kails City High School for 128 freshmen began on a gloomy September morning in 1954. Upper classmen were heard to remark that visibility in the halls was only a few feet due to the addition of so many new students. We elected the following class officers: President, Beryl Brown; Vice-President, David Wiltse; Secretary, Carol Tubach; Treasurer, Bob Person; Student Activity Committee, Jane Kunkel and Tom Brown. Freshmen on the Honor Roll were: Nancy Zimmer, Barbara Jahn, Marlene Wright, Jane Kunkel, Kathleen Stucker, Naomi Bedwell, Janyce Bullock, Marian Liebsch, Helen Arnold, David Sorenson, Carol Tubach, Alice Bachmen, Jean Wittrock, Barbara Witt-rock, Carolyn McNeely, Margaret Franklin, Donna Stephenson, Carlene Tisdel, Jean Tubach, Linda Bertram, Donald Helmick, John Deckinger, Jim Poage, Tom Brown, Richard Carlson, Bob Gibson, David Wiltse, Clinton Bletscher, Beryl Brown, Larry Curnes, John Sauer, Bob Person, and Richard Johnson. The District Chorus Contest at Peru was attended by Jim Poage, Marlene Wright, Elaine Scholz, Elaine Shouse, and Karen Friesen. Those attending District Band Contest at Peru were: Colette Reafs, Nancy Zimmer, Janyce Bullock, Carol Tubach, Jeannine Fryer, Sondra Oberst, Jean Tubach, Jean Wittrock, Myrtle Wells, Richard Carlson, Jane Kunkel, Cheri Drumm, Karen Friesen, Mary Stayton, Juanita Kersey, Anna W'elch, Bill Ernst, Donna Stephenson Mary Picton, Margaret Campbell, Carolyn McNeely, Barbara Cochran, Doris Simon, Linda Bertram, Bob Person, Clinton Bletscher, Elaine Scholz, Naomi Bedwell, Gail Gerlt, Barbara Jahn, Deanna Darling, and Suella Stalder. Elaine Scholz and Nancy Zimmer took their places as majorettes beside upper classmen. Many of the boys were active in sports, and Jim Poage won letters in both football and basketball. Colette Reafs was the only freshman on the Band Executive Board. Our first quarter was over, and we took a timeout for three months. September, 1955, brought a close to our rest, and we were again ready to pursue the three R's. Election of officers produced: President, Naomi Bedwell; Vice-President, Suella Stalder; Secretary, Elaine Scholz; Treasurer, Carolyn McNeely; Student Activity Committee, Sharon Gilbert and Janyce Bullock. The Honor Roll was upheld by Carol Tubach. Linda Bertram, Margaret Campbell, Sharon Gilbert, Verba Baker, Janyce Bullock, Carolyn McNeely, Naomi Bedwell, Helen Arnold, Jane Kunkel, Carlene Tisdel, Margaret Franklin, David Wiltse, David Sorenson, Marlene Wright, Barbara Wittrock, Marion Liebsch, Jean Wittrock, John Sauer, Bob Person, Richard Carlson, and Alice Bachman. Elaine Scholz and Nancy Zimmer were again our representatives in the majorette section. They both attended the Twirling Clinic. Those attending District Band Contest at Peru and Band Day in Lincoln as Sophomores were Colette Reafs, Carolyn McNeely, Donna Stephenson, Nancy Zimmer, Carol Tubach, Janyce Bullock, Elaine Scholz, Barbara Cochran, Mary Stayton, Suella Stalder, Karen Friesen, Myrtle Wells, Juanita Kersey, Sharon McCoy, Clinton Bletscher, Gail Gerlt, Doris Simon, Jeannine Fryer, Bob Person, Jean Tubach, Barbara Wittrock, Jean Wittrock, Mary Carol Picton, Margaret Campbell, Cheri Drumm, Linda Bertram, Sondra Oberst, Bill Ernest, Richard Carlson, Naomi Bedwell, Deanna Dari ing, Jane Kunkel, and Barbara Jahn. The trip to Peru for the District Choral Contest was made by Nancy Zimmer, Leota Clumpner, Jane Kunkel, Marilyn Hinz, Kathryn Collier, Sharon Gilbert, Elaine Scholz, Karen Friesen, Marlene Wright, Sharon McCoy, Carol Tubach, Naomi Bedwell, Barbara Jahn, Suella Stalder, Janyce Bullock, Carolyn McNeely, Elaine Shouse, Jean Wittrock, Mary Stayton, Barbara Cochran, Alice Bachman, Jean Tubach, Brenda Wiar, Terry Robinson, Richard Meinzer, Douglas Halbert, Benny Sickel, Bob Gibson, Jim Poage, Gerald Meinzer, Larry Curnes, Richard Carlson, Beryl Brown, David Wiltse, David Schatz, Larry Sailors, Bob Person, and Ralph Huettner. One of the most important events of the year was the winning of the Class “A” Basketball State Championship. Sophomores who aided in the victory were Jim Poage, Bob Gibson, Arvid Still, and Tom Brown. Representing us on the Band Executive Board this year were Janyce Bullock and Colette Reafs. The Band Clinic at Peru was attended by Janyce Bullock, Richard Carlson, and Bob Person. Sophomores on the Golf Team were David Wiltse, Bob Person, and Tom Brown. Football letters were earned by Beryl Brown, Tom Brown, Bob Person, and Jim Poage. Basketball letters were awarded to Tom Brown, Bob Gibson, Jim Poage, and Arvid Still. Those earning track letters were Bob Gibson, Ken Harper, Beryl Brown, and Pat Thomas. The end of this school year came quickly, but the end of our summer vacation came even more quickly. Entering Falls City High School again in September as lower upper classmen, we realized that half of our school career was over. Our sponsors for this year were Mrs. Lunsford, Mrs. Kammer, Mr. Hatch, Mrs. Kinkead, Mr. Eckman, and Mrs. Hahn. Those chosen as class officers were: President, Bob Person; Vice-President, Naomi Bedwell; Secretary-Treasurer, Elaine Scholz; Student Activity Committee, Deanna Darling, Harry Vohl, and Carol Tubach. Juniors included on the Honor Roll were: Barbara Wittrock, Naomi Bedwell, Carolyn McNeely, Janyce Bullock, Jane Kunkel, Nancy Zimmer, Verba Baker, Helen Arnold, Margaret Campbell, Margaret Franklin, Alice Bachman, Jean Tubach, Jean Wittrock, Barbara Jahn, Brenda Wiar, David Sorenson,, Richard Carlson,

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JEAN WITTROCK Madame Zizi Academic 1,2, B, 4; Home Ec. 3, 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4, 15 Teens 2, 3, Operetta 2, 3, 4, Dist. Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4, Peru Choral Clinic 3 4; State Music Clinic 4; Band 1 2, 3, 4; Band Awards 2, 3, 4, Dance Band 3, 4; Pep Bond 3, 4; Band Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Day 2, Falls City Bond Festival 2, 4, County Gov't 3; Class Play 3, 4, Jr -Sr Bonq Committee 3; Nebr Regents Hon Mention 4. NANCY ZIMMER All the world is one big stage. Academic 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 1, 3, 4; Dist Speech Contest 3; Chorus 1, 2,3, 4, Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Freshman 12 1; 15 Teens 2, 3; Senior Sextet 4; Girls' Trio 4; Dist Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; State Choral Clime 3, Peru Choral Clinic 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Band Award 3; Phys. Ed 1, 2, 3, 4; G A. A. Awards 1, 2, 3, G. A. A Officer 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Bonq Committee 3. Class Colors. Blue and Silver Class Flower. Pink Rose Class Motto....................................................0nlV the Beginning Junior-Senior Banquet.......................................................May 3, 1958 Baccalaureate .............................................................May 5, 1958 Commencement May 29, 1958 Commencement Speaker. Dr Charles Patterson, University of Nebraska

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Tom Brown, David Wiltse, Jim Poage, John Sauer, and Bob Person. District Speech Contest at Peru was attended by Nancy Zimmer, Barbara Jahn, Richard Johnson, Jerry Foster, John Sauer, and Naomi Bedwell. Students in the District Chorus Contest at Peru were: Nancy Zimmer, Janyce Bullock, Kathryn Collier, Sharon McCoy, Carolyn McNeely, Elaine Scholz, Naomi Bedwell, Marilyn Hinz, Jean Wittrock, Barbara Jahn, Karen Friesen, Margaret Franklin, Jean Tubach, Carol Tubach, John Sauer, Alice Bachman, Marjorie Bauer, Richard Meinzer, Bob Gibson, David Sciiatz, Douglas Halbert, Jim Poage, Bob Person, Larry Curnes, David Wiltse, Suella Stalder, Margaret Campbell, Beryl Brown, Richard Carlson, Arvid Still, Richard Joy, and Gerald Meinzer. Those attending District Band Contest at Peru were: Colette Reafs, Carolyn McNeely, Elaine Scholz, Carol Tubach, Janyce Bullock, Mary Stayton, Doris Simon, Linda Bertram, Suella Stalder, Jean Tubach, Sondra Oberst, Bill Ernst, Bob Person, Barbara Wittrock, Jean Wittrock, Margaret Campbell, Mary Carol Picton, Nancy Zimmer, Gail Gerlt, Naomi Bedwell, Barbara Jahn, Richard Carlson, Sharon McCoy, and Deanna Darling. Football letters were earned by Tom Brown, Beryl Brown, Bob Gibson, Jim Poage, Pat Thomas, Bob Person, Richard Joy, Richard Meinzer, and David Wiltse. Jim Poage, Bob Gibson, Tom Brown, and David Wiltse were awarded basketball letters. Those winning awards in track were Bob Gibson, Larry Curnes, Pat Thomas, Larry Noyes, Beryl Brown, Arvid Still, Tom Brown, Terry Robinson, Lowell Heineman, and Logan Handly. Juniors on the Golf Team were David Wiltse, Tom Brown, Jim Poage, and Bob Person. Our Junior Class Play, “Brainstorm,” was directed by Mrs. Gatz. The cast consisted of Deanna Darling, Janyce Bullock, Sharon McCoy, Suella Stalder, Jean Wittrock, Alice Bachman, Barbara Jahn, Carol Tubach, Elaine Scholz, Nancy Zimmer, Richard Meinzer, Leo Koester, Bob Gibson, Arvid Still, John Sauer, Larry Curnes, Beryl Brown, David Schatz, Janelle Peck, Carolyn McNeely, Jean Tubach, John Deckinger, Gerald Meinzer, Karen Stokes, and Naomi Bedwell. First State Awards in G. A. A. were awarded to Carleen Tisdel, Roxanne Kirkendall, Mary Gilkerson, Naomi Bedwell, Nancy Zimmer. Sharon Gilbert, Carol Tubach, Margaret Helmick, Karen Stokes, Norma Ludwig, Sharon Nolte, Marjorie Bauer, and Suella Stalder. Naomi Bedwell was elected Social Chairman for the G. A. A. Our delegates to Cornhusker Girls’ and Boys’ County Government were: Terry Robinson, Beryl Brown, Suella Stalder, Robert Person, Jane Kunkel, Naomi Bedwell, Bob Gibson, Carolyn McNeely, Huford Gibson, Tom Brown, Jean Wittrock, Logan Handley, David Wiltse, and Jim Poage. Juniors on the Band Executive Board were Janyce Bullock, Bob Person, Colette Reafs, Richard Carlson, and Deanna Darling. Majorettes for this year were Elaine Scholz, Nancy Zimmer, and Carolyn McNeely. Richard Carlson was Drum Major. Our representatives to the State Clinic at McCook were: Colette Reafs, Karen Friesen, Nancy Zimmer, Barbara Jahn, and Elain Scholz. The Band Clinic at Peru was attended by Janyce Bullock, Bob Person, Naomi Bedwell, Jean Wittrock, Carolyn McNeely, Colette Reafs, and Cheri Drumm. F. F. A. officers were: President, Benny Sickel; Vice-President, Richard Meinzer; Secretary, Marvin Arnold. Jane Kunkel, Naomi Bedwell, and Suella Stalder were elected as cheerleaders by the student body. The Junior Class honored the Seniors, faculty, and the Board of Education with an appropriate banquet commemorating Falls City’s 100th birthday. The theme was, “Centennial Ball.” The welcome was given by Bob Person. Three-fourths of our high school career was over, and we welcomed the summer months. In September, 1957, we began the last leg of our journey through Falls City High School. With the aid of our sponsors, Mr. Sympson, Mrs. Cummins, Mr. Person, and Mr. Jones, elected the following class officers: President, Naomi Bedwell; Vice-President, Kathryn Collier; Secretary, Kathleen Stucker; Treasurer, Suella Stalder; and Student Activity Committee, Janyce Bullock, Bob Person, and Jane Kunkel. Seniors on the Honor Roll were: Richard Carlson, Bob Person, Nancy Zimmer, Jean Wittrock, Barbara Wittrock, Carol Tubach, Kathleen Stucker, David Sorenson, John Sauer, Carolyn McNeely, Sharon McCoy, David Wiltse, Jim Poage, Jane Kunkel, Margaret Franklin, Janyce Bullock, Naomi Bedwell, Verba Baker, Alice Bachman, and Helen Arnold. Our representatives on the cheerleading squad were Jane Kunkel, Naomi Bedwell, Suella Stalder, and Carol Tubach. District Band Contest at Auburn was attended by Richard Carlson, Bob Person, Nancy Zimmer, Jean Wittrock, Barbara Wittrock, Carol Tubach, Doris Simon, Colette Reafs, Mary Picton, Carolyn McNeely, Barbara Jahn, Gail Gerlt, Cheri Drumm, Janyce Bullock, Naomi Bedwell, Linda Bertram, Jean Tubach, Bill Ernst, Deanna Darling, and Sharon McCoy. Those going to the District Choral Contest at Auburn were Richard Carlson, Bob Person, Karen Friesen, Bob Gibson, Larry Curnes, David Wiltse, Nancy Zimmer, Jean Wittrock, Connie Schmidt, Carolyn McNeely, Jane Kunkel, Barbara Jahn, Mary Gilkerson, Sharon Gilbert, Margaret Franklin, Margaret Campbell Dorothy Vollmer, Janyce Bullock, Beryl Brown, Linda Bertram, Naomi Bedwell, Marjorie Bauer, Alice Bachman, Barbara Haeffele, Jim Poage, David Schatz, Suella Stalder, Barbara Cochran, and Linda Vogele. Senior majorettes were Elaine Scholz, Nancy Zimmer, and Carolyn McNeely. Those attending Twirling Clinic were Elaine Scholz and Carolyn McNeely. The State Music Clinic at Lincoln was attended by Beryl Brown, Larry Curnes, Jim Poage, Bob Person, David Schatz, Bob Gibson, and David Wiltse.