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

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Betty Klaus, David Luke, Marilyn Marmet, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, Janice Prior, and Barbara Tubach. Our musicians acquired an adventurous whim and traveled to Enid, Oklahoma, for the Tri-State Music Clinic to exhibit the musical talent of native Nebraskans. This little group of vagabonds included Bill Carlson, Sherry Gray, Carol Sue Hall, Sally Kelly, Roger Kennedy, Betty Klaus, David Luke, Marilyn Marmet, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, Janice Prior, and Barbara Tubach. Our majorettes, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, and Janice Prior, went to the Syracuse Twirling Clinic. Attending the District Choral Contest were Carole Armbruster, Dwight Bletscher, Lanny Camblin, Nancy Campbell, Bill Carlson, Connie Carter, Leslis Conley, Jim Crooker, Vicki Darling, Larry Franke, Dick Gil-kerson, Marilyn Jilek, Gloria Johnson, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, Elaine Muller, Karen Noll, Janice Prior, Carol Thornton, Nancy Wergin, and Barbara Young. Connie Carter, Marilyn Jilek, David Martin, and Carol Thornton attended the Peru Choral Clinic. Carol Sue Hall and Marilyn Marmet attended the Peru Band Clinic. Roger Kennedy attended the State Music Clinic at North Platte. Our representatives to Girls’ State and to All-State were Carol Sue Hall and Roger Kennedy, respectively. David Martin was awarded the United Nations trip. Falls City High School’s representatives at the Peru Scholastic Contest included Sherry Gray, Carol Sue Hall, Harriett Hunker, Roger Kennedy, Betty Klaus, and Karen Noll. Our crafty politicians who participated in Corn-husker Girls’ and Boys’ County Government were Bill Boose, Lanny Camblin, Bill Carlson, Connie Carter, Vicki Darling, Jeffrey Falter, Larry Franke, Dick Gilkerson, Carol Sue Hall, Eugene Hansen, Harriett Hunker, Sandra Kelley, David Luke, David Martin, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, Linda Murphy, Cheryl Oberst, and Donald Rieschick. Under the direction of Mrs. Ahern, we presented our class play, “Class Ring.’’ The cast and stage crew included Karen Noll, John Stone, Della Mae Meyer, Lanny Camblin, Connie Carter, Carol Sue Hall, Marjorie Martin, David Luke, Jack Stout, Bill Carlson, Vicki Darling, Marilyn Jilek, Roger Kennedy, Eugene Strauss, Jeffrey Falter, Harriett Hunker, Betty Klaus, Carol Thornton, Gloria Johnson, and Sheryl Gibson. On April 29, 1961, we gave the Seniors the faculty, and the board of education a banquet and dance. The theme was “Southern Gardens.” Bill Boose, toastmaster, gave the address of welcome; and Bill Glenn, Senior Class president, gave the response. The scent of magnolias and the sultry romatic air of the southern theme will linger in the hearts of those who attended for years to come. Junior girls who won their First State Awards in G.A.A. were Minnie Becker, Nancy Campbell, Lynne Cramer, Vicki Darling, Sheryl Gibson, Sandra Kelley, Delores Meinzer, Elaine Muller, Linda Murphy, and Cheryl Oberst. Boys in F.F.A. were Wayne Gatz and Dennis Meyer. Della Mae Meyer was secretary of the “Tiger-ettes,” the Falls City High School pep club. Letter award winners were Bill Boose, football-basketball; Lanny Camblin, track; Wayne Gatz, foot ball-track; Dick Gilkerson, football; David Martin, football-basketball-track; Dennis Meyer, track; Bob Shorb, football-track; John Williams, track. We now had several months of relaxation. In September, 1961, our journey was not so long; and we strode with pride and determination, for we were now Seniors. The halls heralded our battle cry as we set to work keeping our image sharp and true in the minds of the underclassmen. Our sponsors were Mr. Godwin and Mr. Joy. We elected as our class officers: President, David Martin; Vice-President, Kenneth Heineman; Secretary, Jeffrey Falter; Treasurer, Harriett Hunker; Activities Committee, Sandra Kelley, Karen Noll, and Jerry Gilliland. Honor roll students were Bill Boose, Lynne Cramer, Sherry Gray, Carol Sue Hall, Jo Anne Howard, Harriett Hunker, Marilyn Jilek, Sally Kelly, Roger Kennedy, Betty Klaus, Paula Lee, Marilyn Marmet, David Martin, Della Mae Meyer, Linda Miller, Linda Murphy, Karen Noll, and Linda Rieschick. Stepping high and proud at the Marching Festival and Band Day in Lincoln were Bill Carlson, Sherry Gray, Carol Sue Hall, Roger Kennedy, Betty Klaus, David Luke, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, and Barbara Tubach. Majorettes for the third year were Marjorie Martin and Della Mae Meyer. They went to the Syracuse Twirling Clinic. Participating in the District Instrumental Contest at Auburn were Bill Carlson, Sherry Gray, Carol Sue Hall, Roger Kennedy, Betty Klaus, David Luke, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, and Barbara Tubach.

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Dust off the book-worm holes and dust the cobwebs out of your heads and remember when, in September, 1958, we entered the halls of Falls City High for the first time and started down that long dusty road of knowledge. To lead us on with an unfaltering step, we chose as our class officers: President, David Martin; Vice-President, Sandra Kelley; Secretary, Linda Murphy; Treasurer, Connie Carter; members of the Activities Committee, Carolyn Christy and Violet Vogele. Some students carried their burdens lightly and made the honor roll. These included Kenneth Arnold, Carol Sue Hall, Harriett Hunker, Marilyn Jilek, Roger Kennedy, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, Karen Noll, Barbara Tubach, John Williams, and Richard Zentner. Some joined the band and attended the District Instrumental Contest and Band Day. They were Carole Armbruster, Bill Carlson, Connie Carter, Jim Crooker, Jeffrey Falter, Jerry Gilliland, Sherry Gray, Carol Sue Hall, Harriett Hunker, Marilyn Jilek, Sally Kelly, Roger Kennedy, Betty Klaus, Paula Lee, David Luke, Marilyn Mar met, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, Dennis Meyer, Karen Noll, Janice Prior, Carol Thornton, and Barbara Tubach. We also had several canaries in the crowd. Sherry Gray and Gloria Johnson went to the District Choral Contest. A swift-footed lad, Bob Shorb, won a letter in track. We had survived the deep furor of heckling and razzing that is assigned to poor little green Freshmen. We retired from the harness for several months of leisure. In September, 1959, we returned as Sophomores and sharpened our wits for a hard year’s work. Our sponsors were Mr. Coba and Mrs. Lunsford. We elected our class officers: President, Bill Carlson; Vice-President, Sherry Gray; Secretary, Bill Boose; Treasurer, Violet Vogele. Members of the Activities Committee were Vicki Darling and Sandra Kelley. Our bright and shining lights this year were the following: Kenneth Arnold, Carol Sue Hall, Harriett Hunker, Roger Kennedy, Betty Klaus, Della Mae Meyer, and Karen Noll. Leading the band were our majorettes: Carole Armbruster, Connie Carter, Marjorie Martin, and Della Mae Meyer. Those attending the District Instrumental Contest at Auburn were Carole Armbruster, Bill Carlson, Connie Carter, Jerry Gilliland, Sherry Gray, Carol Sue Hall, Marilyn Jilek, Sally Kelly, Roger Kennedy, Betty Klaus, Paula Lee, David Luke, Marilyn Marmet, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, Dennis Meyer, Karen Sue Noll, Janice Prior, Carol Thornton, and Barbara Tubach. Attending the District Choral Contest were Nancy Campbell, Connie Carter, Leslie Conley, Sherry Gray, Marilyn Jilek, Gloria Johnson, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, Elaine Muller, Karen Noll, Janice Prior, Carol Thornton, and Nancy Wergin. Those attending the Peru Choral Clinic were Marilyn Jilek, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, Karen Noll, and Carol Thornton. Representing us at the Peru Scholastic Contest were Lynne Cramer, Carol Sue Hall, Harriett Hunker, Roger Kennedy, Betty Klaus, and Della Mae Meyer. Roger Kennedy and Barbara Tubach went on the United Nations’ Pilgrimage sponsored by the Oddfellows and Rebekahs during the summer vacation. Our representatives to All-State were Sherry Gray and Roger Kennedy. Members of the F.F.A. were Dennis Meyer and Leonard Vonderschmidt. Our outstanding athletes this year were Dick Gilkerson and David Martin, who lettered in football; and Bob Shorb, in track. Our long journey was now half over. The future was bright, and we had a few months to rest our weary minds under a cool shade tree. In September, 1960, we came back as Juniors with a light and springy step. Our leaders this year were the following: President, Bill Boose; Vice-President, Richard Zentner; Secretary, Sandra Kelley; Treasurer, Dwight Blet-scher; Activities Committee, Violet Vogele and Lorna Wagner. Our sponsors were Miss Fase, Miss Shook, Miss Ehrenberger, Mr. Petersen, and Mr. Eckman. Honor roll students this year were Bill Boose, Carol Sue Hall, Jo Anne Howard, Harriett Hunker, Roger Kennedy, Betty Klaus, Della Mae Meyer, Linda Miller, Karen Noll, and Richard Zentner. Those attending the District Instrumental Contest at Peru were Bill Carlson, Jerry Gilliland, Sherry Gray, Carol Sue Hall, Sally Kelly, Roger Kennedy,

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Attending the District Choral Contest were Carole Armbruster, Dwight Bletscher, Lanny Camblin, Bill Carlson, Connie Carter, Jim Crooker, Vicki Darling, Larry Franke, Dick Gilkerson, Sherry Gray, Marilyn Jilek, Marjorie Martin, Della Mae Meyer, Elaine Muller, Karen Noll, Janice Prior, Marjorie Rieschick, and John Williams. The Peru Choral Clinic was attended by Carole Armbruster, Bill Carlson, Connie Carter, Jim Crooker, Marilyn Jilek, and Della Mae Meyer. Carole Armbruster, Bill Carlson, and Sherry Gray attended the State Music Clinic at Fremont. Participating in the District Speech Contest were Bill Boose, Larry Franke, and Harriett Hunker. Carol Sue Hall, Harriett Hunker, and Roger Kennedy attended the Governor’s Youth Conference. Wise as owls, our scholars went to the Peru Scholastic Contest. They were Dwight Bletscher, Marcia Bohannon, Bill Boose, Willard Eickhoff, Dick Gilkerson, Sherry Gray, Carol Sue Hall, Harriett Hunker, Marilyn Jilek, Roger Kennedy, Betty Klaus, Marilyn Marmet, Della Mae Meyer, and Karen Noll. Receiving their Second State Awards in G.G.A. were Minnie Becker, Lynne Cramer, Sandra Kelley, Elaine Muller, and Linda Murphy. Letter award winners this year were Bill Boose, football-basketball; Larry Franke, football; Wayne Gatz, football; Dick Gilkerson, football-basketball; David Martin, football-basketball; John Shiveley, football; Bob Shorb, football; John Williams, football. Senior officers of the “Tigerettes” were President, Janice Prior; Vice-President, Carol Thornton; Secretary, Karen Noll; Treasurer, Carole Armbruster. Leading the cheering section were our cheerleaders Vicki Darling, Sandra Kelley, and Della Mae Meyer. Boys in F.F.A. were Wayne Gatz, President, and Dennis Meyer, Secretary. To create this little book, we added a little mystery, sprinkled it with memory and sentiment, a large quantity of foolish antics, and a pinch of knowledge. The cooks were the Orange and Black Staff, which consisted of Editor, David Martin; Assistant Editor, Harriett Hunker; Senior Editor, Carol Sue Hall; Business Manager, Bill Boose; Assistant Business Manager, Richard Zentner; Sports Editor, Bob Shorb; Music Editor, Karen Noll; Class Prophecy, Bill Carlson; Speech and Dramatics, Jerry Gilliland; Girls’ Physical Education, Sandra Kelley; Class Will, Lanny Camblin; Class History, Della Mae Meyer; Snapshots Editor, Sherry Gray; Typists, Carole Armbruster, Paula Lee, and Cheryl Oberst. Miss Falls City of 1961 was Karen Sue Noll. Her attendants were Sheryl Gibson, Sandra Kelley, and Della Mae Meyer. On March 23, 1962, the Senior Class presented its play, “Gramercy Ghost,” under the direction of Mrs. Ahern. The cast and stage crew were Carole Armbruster, Karen Noll, Jeffrey Falter, Della Mae Meyer, Lanny Camblin, John Stone, Bill Carlson, David Martin, Bill Boose, Carol Thornton, Marjorie Martin, Jo Anne Howard, Dwight Bletscher, Lynne Cramer, Connie Carter, Marilyn Jilek, Harriett Hunker, Marcia Bohannon, Vicki Darling, Betty Klaus, Barbara Tubach, David Luke, Larry Franke, Roger Kennedy, Eugene Strauss, and Eugene Hansen. On April 28, 1962, the Junior Class honored the Senior Class with a banquet-prom. The theme was ‘‘Heaven on Earth.” We chose ‘‘Be the Object, not the Shadow” as our class motto; gardenia as our class flower; and green and white as our class colors. On May 11, the last day of school for the Seniors, Class Day Exercises were held. In the Auditorium of Falls City High School, Baccalaureate services were held on May 20, 1962, and Commencement exercises on May 24, 1962. We walked out of Falls City High with knowledge to lead us through the stormy years to come. We left with tears in our eyes and the experiences of four wonderful years at Falls City High in our hearts. Della Mae Meyer