Fullerton High School - Warrior Yearbook (Fullerton, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1968 volume:

“a CBB a4 O (a4 (a4 re Li ade — x K ESC SZC Table of Contents CANDID PAGES FACULTY ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS MUSIC CURRICULUM AND CLASSES ACTIVITIES SENIOR INDEX Foreword FHS ... 1967-1968. That was the year of new and exciting circumstances at senior high. That was the year for the initiation of the all school intercom, competition in the Loup Platte Conference, participation in district and state drama contests, introduction of an art curriculum, and addition of new faculty members at the semester. All these happenings added together provided challenging enterprises and rewarding experiences for the students of Fullerton High. In the pages ahead, a pictorial record has been provided to capture the action at FHS, You can follow the activities via the fearful freshmen on to the sophisticated seniors. It is the next best thing to actual participation. A school is more than brick and mortar .. . it is more than a building ; A school is youth . . . youth being challenged . . . youth accepting these challenges . . . youth providing challenges. This is FHS! Juniors, in charge of concessions at a basketball game, prepare pop, candy, and popcorn for the halftime crowd. Sometimes, senior English class is not all nouns and verbs, Chau- cer and Shakespeare... Senior boys prepare to toss the effigy into the flames at a bonfire The cheerleaders prompt the Pep Club to initiating football season. song after an exciting first half. The Sadie Hawkins Dance gave Robert Zaruba an opportunity to reveal his talents in the field of At the first football game ofthe season, the Warriorettes encourage marriage counseling. their team with spirited cheering. During a tense moment, those on the bench keep a close watch on the action of the game. Throughout the year, sign competition in the Pep Club encouraged colorful unusual signs to line the hallway. At the Football Homecoming Dance, Doris Gdowski, Marvis Hudi- gurgh, Lorraine Zaruba, and Cindy Mann serve refreshments, The Warrior -- Larry Knopik does an impromptu Indian dance at halftime. Jane Bowman and Susan Kramer peddle pop- corn during a basketball game, OB 3. Z WA CSN a RS ZX ps EH 7 2) 0 whe Ye ON SS LS CCNY oN Se CNZ, — nen ae Members of the Board of Education are Bill Kramer, Pat Gloor, Willard Hunzeker, pres.; Robert Palmer, Steve Dubas, Dale Ballentine, Russell, v.-pres, Board Co-ordinates School Functions. Mr. Willard Hunzeker, superintendent, was graduated from Peru State College with an A.B, Degree and from Omaha University with a M.S, Degree. He has done advanced graduate work at the University of Nebraska. Mr, Max Irvin, principal, received his B.S, and M.S, Degrees at Wayne State College. This is his first year at Fullerton High School. ———— — —_—_—— Mr. Ray Ehlers received his B,S, and M.S, Degrees from Peru State and Kearney State Colleges. He taught physical education, indus- trial arts 1 and I, and mechanical drawingI and Il, He was basketball and track coach and assistant coach for football. He also sponsored F -Club and Student Council. All of his ten years of teaching have been at Fullerton. Mrs. Dolores Flotree was graduated from Kearney State College with a B.A, Degree. She has done additional work at the University of Nebraska, University of California, andSan Jose State, California, In her eighth year at Fuller- ton, she taught freshman and sophomore English classes and sponsored the Senior Class Play. Mr. Gary Yost, head of the music department, received his A,B, Degree from Nebraska Wes- leyan University. This is his ninth year at Fullerton High School, Mrs. Janette Knowles was graduated from Doane College with a B,A, Degree. She has had eleven years of teaching experience; eight have been at Fullerton. She served as librarian and also sponsored the Junior Class Play. Miss Linda L, Stevens was graduated from Kearney State College with a B,S, Degree, She has three years of teaching experience; all three have been at Fullerton. Mr. Harold Dissmeyer received hisB,S, Degree at the University of Nebraska College of Agri- culture. He taught vocational agriculture for all classes and agricultural business. Three of his fifteen years of teaching have been atFullerton. Mr. Leigh Metcalf received his A,B, Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He taught world geography, Spanish I, and Spanish II, He co-sponsored the Current Affairs Club and the senior class, Miss Linda M, Bartels was graduated from Peru State College with a B,S, Degree. In her second year at Fullerton, she taught bookkeep- ing, office practice, shorthand, and typing. She also sponsored the Pep Club and the junior class, Mr, LeoCronopulos was graduated from K earney State College with a B,S, Degree. He completed two years of graduate assistant work at the University of Nebraska. He taught chemistry, physics, general science, and general math. He also sponsored the junior class, This is his second year of teaching at Fullerton. Mr. Wesley Dickey received his B,S, Degree upon graduating from Peru State College. In his first year at Fullerton, he taught algebra I and Il, geometry, and math IV, He also sponsored the sophomore class, Mr. Barry Miller was graduated from Omaha University with a B.S, Degree. He taught physi- cal education, drivers’ education, and was head football coach as well as serving as assistant coach for all other sports, He co-sponsored the senior class and the F-Club, This is his second year at Fullerton. Mr, Richard Metteer was graduated from Wayne State College and Norfolk Junior College with a B,A, and A,A, Degree. He has nad three years of teaching experience; one has been at Fuller- ton, He taught American history, American government, modern problems and consumer economics, He sponsored the Student Council and the Current Affairs Club. ™ Mr. Ralph Koskela received his B,S, Degree from Black Hills State College, Spearfish, South Dakota, He taught sixth, seventh, and eighth grade science and biology. He also sponsored the freshman class, This is his first year of teaching. Miss Helen Bengtson received her B.A, Degree from Kearney State College. She taught junior and senior English classes and one semester of speech, She also sponsored the Annual Staff and was co- sponsor of dramatics. This is her first year at Fullerton, Mr. Walter Wolvin was graduated from the University of Nebraska with a B,S, Degree. He has thirty-seven years of teaching experience, one has been at Fullerton. He taught geometry, and served as guidance counselor. He also served as junior class sponsor. Mrs. Diana Lough was graduated mid- term from the University of Nebraska with a B.A. Degree, She joined the Ful- lerton faculty the second semester and taught freshman English, art, and speech, She also sponsored the Drama Club, Mr. Dean Petricek received his B.S, Degree upon graduation from the University of Nebraska. He was assistant coach in basketball and track and taught physical education. He was a co- sponsor of F-Club, ; Friendly and efficient, Margaret Leininger serves as office secretary. Pal aa hatey ia rc Len b Bus drivers are Jim Nickel, Lee Bennett, Harold Dissmeyer, Charles Gleason, and Lester Pierce, Custodians Ray Dubas and Jim Pickrel memorize the plan to the fuse box. In her first year at FHS, Ruby Newquist is assistant office secretary. Behind the scenes of FHS, these very important personnel play a major role in the lives of the Fullerton students and faculty, They are the first to arrive in the morning, and often the last to leave. But despite their busy schedules, they always have time to lend a helping hand, and make the school a more cheerful place to be. Mary McAfee, Alice Sidders, and Liz Stopak are the cooks for the new school lunchroom, 17 teacher's life is not all preparing lessons and check- ing papers. Besides com- pleting the normal routine of a school day, FHS faculty members find time to spon- sor school organi: ons and back the Warri ing the athletic seasons. This encourages close student- teacher relationships, and creates the warm, friendly atmosphere necessary inthe learning process. Mr, Irvin and Mr. Hunzeker arrange the cardboard boxes to be burned at the annual bonfire preceding the first football game. On the yearbook Picture Day, editor Dixie Mrs, Knowles, librarian, posts a list of overdue Rumsey confers with her advisor, Miss Bengtson. books and magazines, In support of the Warriors, Mr. Dickey and Pep Club sponsor, Miss Bartels, Miss B and Mr. K find dancing pref- Mr. Metcalf sport their “favorite” ties. does a skit with the senior girls. erable to teaching at Sadie Hawkins, Bx Wy ONE OCS G NZS CONN Student Council Purchases Banners. The Student Council enjoyed one of its most active years, initiating many new projects as well as carrying out their regular activities. Throughout the year, student council members could be seen filling the pop machine, conducting student polls and sponsoring various dances, They bought a coffee pot for the School and also pur- chased banners of all the schools in our conference to display in the gym. Mr. Metteer and Mr. Ehlers At the Sadie Hawkins Dance, enthusiastic Students were sponsors participate in an apple rolling contest, : i ‘ Mr. Metteer officiates at a hillbillywed- Dressed in their Sunday best, several At the end of a fun-filled evening, Mr. ding during the Sadie Hawkins Dance. of the clan hold a meeting. Ehlers serves refreshments. Members of the student council are front row: G, Uzendoski, Second row: S, Nesbitt, J, Davis, R, Dubas,N, Cunningham, J, Zaruba, treas,,D, Potter, sec, semester pres.,G, Small, Mr. Ehlers, Mr. Metteer, R, Zaruba, W, Wondercheck, first semester pres., D, Rumsey, sec., and A, Morgan. D, Fredrickson, and D, Dubas. Warrior Staff Anticipates Deadline Miss Bengtson, yearbook advi- ser, and Dixie Rumsey, editor, plan the yearbook ladder. Layout editors Greg Zabka and Debby Wondercheck develop a blueprint for the yearbook. Retsress | | : : ' Layouts, copy-counters, cameras, typing paper, glue, and time -- hours and hours -- these were all necessary ingredients for producing the 1968 Warrior. Work began in the fall when a plan for each section of the annual was formulated, pictorial coverage of football games began, and picture schedules for photographing various organizations were set up. Then in the spring the real work began, All of the material gathered earlier was utilized and page by page the annual began to take shape. The staff continued work even after the dismissal of classes inthe spring to insure full coverage of the Prom, Honors Convocation, and Graduation. ; This is the 1968 Warrior. It is made of paper, ink, sweat, and tears. It is yours to enjoy. Copy editors Lucy Hadfield and Marcy Davis write all that is put into the Warrior, Steve DeLancey and Doris Gdowski, business managers, tally yearbook sales, Carol Cunningham and Joan Zaruba, proofreaders, ensure accuracy by doublechecking each page. Staff Develops Journalism Skills. Photographers Bill McKeeman, Anne Morgan, Jane Bowman, and Jim Maly learn the correct technique to take clear, precise pictures. Peggy Shemek, class and cur- riculum editor, and Cindy Mann, organizations and activities edi- tor, work together to plan full coverage of all school events. Typist Gail Faaborg completes another yearbook page, Officers R, Wozny, treas.; N, Cunningham, sec.;MissBartels, sponsor, D, Fredrickson, v, pres.; and P, Shemek, pres, co-ordinate the activities of the organization, “Warrior” Mascot Is Introduced. n important element in the success of Pep Club was the behind-the-scene co-ordi- nating activities of the officers. They planned the annual bon- fire and football homecoming in addition to their regular duties. In return, their own spirits received a lift with the addi- tion of the Fullerton Warrior mascot, Larry Knopik. Pep Club, Pep Band, cheerleaders, mascot--the stage to make their appearance on the court; and then the is quiet now; waiting for the Warrior basketball team cheering will fill the gym. Front Row: Miss Bartels, sponsor, D, Cox, L, Hadfield, V. Klassen. Third Row: C, Milby, S, Makowski, J, Crouse, C, Brower, M, Channer, M, Davis, G, Schwensen, L, V. Smoyer, J, Borgheiinck, S, Pierce, S, Schweitz, D, Whitney, D, Wondercheck. Second Row: E, McKeema Hebda; K, McCray. Dissmeyer, L, Zaruba, B, Stickney, J, Dubas, M, Hudiburgh, Front Row: J, Robertson, J, Morgan, M, Fredrickson, sen, B, Bard, K, Dubas, D, Nelson, C, Stone, M, Knapp, S, J, Maly. Second Row: V, Lewis,N, Swanson, J, Cunningham, Baker, R, Lesiak, Fourth Row: S, Stachura, C, Wetovick, D, Dubas, D, Fredrickson, R, Wozny, B, Plumbtree, §S, P, Shemek, S, Kramer, J, Davis, D, Trosper,C, Umstead, Malander, Third Row: Miss Stevens, sponsor, R, Christen- S, Gdowski. Front Row: J, Zaruba, G, Uzendoski, D, Rumsey, C, P, Crawford, C, Cunningham, J, Drury, D, Nesbitt, P, Mann, J, Robertson. Second Row: D, Bialas, D, Shotkoski, Pullen, Fourth Row: N, Cunningham, A, Morgan, L. G, Channer, L, McCray, M, Persons, D, Maybon, S, Nash, Lineback, T, Zumbrunn, G, Faaborg, J, Bowman, V, C, Channer, Third Row: P, Mann, P, Wagner, C, Noble, Boomgaarden, C, Fenstemaker. Cheerleading, pep rallies, signs, those precious points to letter, and cold, cold foot- ball games--these are all elements of the colorful world of Pep Club, Spirit was kept high this year in the excitement of committee work, skits, sign competition, and yelling at the games. Striving to earn the necessary points to letter was a constant incentive in lifting school morale. Anxious and ever watchful for turning points in the game, cheerleaders inspire the Pep Club to more vigorous yelling. R iio Peo co ¢ Athletes eye a poster honoring senior boys on the last game. Senior football boys toss the effigy into the flames, thus hoping for a successful season, Warriorettes, shivering from the cold, still support their athletes, Yell leaders Susan Schweitz, Lucy Hadfield, Susan Kramer, and Sandy Kramer tally points to determine who will letter. ne Girls Encourage FHS Spirit. Reserve cheerleaders are J, Robertson, J, Maly, These nine girls work together to spread spirit throughout J. Morgan, and M, Fredrickson. the school, Pep Club is more than the excitement of the games, the signs, the instantaneous pep rallies; it's the spirit and human emotion behind it. This is the job of the cheerleaders. All the little things; the unexpected rallies, skits, and signs that make up true school spirit are in the hands of the cheerleaders, For extra spirit, the locker room was deco- rated with signs before every game. And to end the season on a high note, awards were presented at a post-season pep rally. Varsity cheerleaders are J, Zaruba, G, Reserve and varsity cheerleaders polish Uzendoski, D, Rumsey, C, Mann, and J. up a pom-pom routine. Robertson, “0 - aa «t Front Row: M, Dissmeyer, R, Zaruba, T, Roewert, L. Loftus, S, Bialas, D, Shotkoski, F, Wozniak, J, Maly, R, Fitzgerald, S, Nesbitt, E, Dubas, Second Row: Mr. Ehlers, M, Hunzeker, W, McKeeman, D, Cunningham, G, Zabka, T, Horacek, T, Imus, S, Brower, D, Randall, G, Palmer, C, Zaruba, Mr. Miller. Third Row: Mr. Petricek, R, Oakley, R,. McKeeman, R, Dubas, R, Anderson, L. Knopik, M, Gloor, G, Knopik, J, Thomas, D, Potter, F-Club Sponsors Basketball Dance. F-Club officers are Steve Nesbitt, Richard Anderson, Robert Dubas, Garry Knopik, Don Potter, and Charles Zaruba, Athletics is the long hard weeks of practice, the excitement of the game, the thrill of victory but there is more than this to make a success- ful team and a successful season, There must be someone to support the athletes, to sell season tickets to the games and tothe annual Athletic Banquet, and to sponsor the Basket- ball Dance, These are the duties of the Fullerton letterman's club, the F-Club. In order to become a member of the F-Club, a boy must letter in one of the three sports: football, basketball, and track. Coaches Ehlers, Miller, and Petricek sponsor the organization. Lf i} i 5, aay President G, Faaborg, and sponsor, Miss Stevens, join FHA officers P, Shemek, N, Swanson, N, Cunningham, W, Persons, G, Uzendoski, C. Mann, J, Zaruba, and L, Hadfield, With the leadership of sec- ond year president, Gail Faaborg, and the sponsorship of Miss Linda Stevens, the Fullerton FHA Chapter com- pleted a year of service to both school and community. FHA members conducted the annual school clean-up, sponsored the Tasting Tea, Daddy-Date Night, and the Spring Style Show. In sea- sonal activities, the girls collected for UNICEF, went Christmas carolling with the FFA Chapter, and held a tea in honor of the graduating seniors. Miss Stevens and the girls also did an out- Standing job of serving the Athletic Banquet. FHA Chapter Achieves Another Year of Success Ronald Christensen, LaVerne Faaborg, and Jack Mann seem to be enjoying the meal at Daddy-Date Night, Cindy wants to be sure her father gets enough to eat; Rhonda's attention is distracted for the moment. Lucy Hadfield will collect for UNICEF or scalp 'em alive. Front Row: G, Schwensen, D, Shotkoske, S, Zyweic, D, D, Gdowski, J, Dubas, L, Zaruba. Third Row: K, McCray, Nesbitt, N, Supencheck, S, Crouse, G, Channer, J, Maly, C, Cunningham, S, Stachura, V, Boomgaarden, T, Zum- V. Lewis. Second Row: K, Dubas, M, Hudiburgh, B, Bard, brunn, S, Kramer, G, Faaborg, S, Schweitz, S, Pierce, C, Umstead, C, Uzendoski, D, Wondercheck, J, Zaruba, S, Gdowski. Front Row: N, Swanson, D, Dubas, L, Hadfield, J, Drury, M, Fredrickson, C, Milby, P, Wagner, D, Rumsey. Third R, Lesiak, R, Wozny, C, Channer, C, Supencheck, C, Row: S, Bishop, L, Lineback, D, Trosper, J, Borgheiinck, Brower, B, Grzywa. Second Row: J, Robertson, R, A. Trosper, A, Morgan, V, Smoyer, J, Crouse, J, Davis, Christensen, P, Crawford, D,Knopik, J, Morgan, M, Knapp, D, Hebda, e Front Row:D, Cox, L, Whitney, J. Cunningham, M, Channer, J, Ludington, D, Nelson, S, Baker, K, Dissmeyer, Third L, McCray, B, Plumbtree, E, McKeeman, C, Noble, S, Row: N, Cunningham, J. Bowman, C, Wetovick, C, Larson, Nash, J. Robertson, S, Malander, Second Row: P, Mann, S, Kramer, P, Shemek, L, Makowski, D, Maybon, M, C, Stone, S, Makowski, C, Mann, B, Stickney, P, Pullen, Persons, C, Fenstemaker. re - Pinot a} ehebedt 5 Front Row; Mr. Dissmeyer, D, Cunningham, J, Grzywa, R. Dubas, J, Dubas, F, Kozial, L, Knopik. Second Row: J, Connolly, R, Nesbitt, C, Smith, T, Sack, D, Sack, A. Zumbrunn, R, Schlitt, J, Small, T, Chlopek. Third Row: E, Wozny, E, Dubas, M, Dissmeyer, P, Shotkoski, L, fe oc: east Forbes, P, Wozny, G, Small, S, Voichahoske, W, Wonder- check, D, Gabriel, D, Dubas, D, Russell. Fourth Row: Dd: Meyer, L, Plumbtree, R, Small, D, Lesiak, R, Oakley, E, Herdzina, T, Imus, R, Ksiazek, K, Prososki, G, Santin, D, Randall, L, Wozniak. FFA President Is State Farmer. The initiation of the greenhand farmers in the fall launched the beginning of a very successful year of the Future Farmers of America. Travelling the contest circuit, Fullerton FFA-ers came back with prizes in all areas of agriculture. At the land- FFA officers are Mr. Dissmeyer, adviser; David Cunningham, reporter; Jerry Grzywa, vice-president; judging contest, Fullerton placed first in agronomy and also had superior teams in horticulture, husbandry, dairy cattle selec- tion, agronomy, and farm management. Chapter president, Robert Dubas, was also selected as State Farmer, Robert Dubas, president; Jim Dubas, secretary; Fred Kozial, treasurer; Larry Knopik, sentinel. Front Row: Mr. Metteer, S, Brower, G, Zabka, W, Bard, S, Nash, L, Whitney, M, Bloyd. Fourth Row: J, McKeeman, K, Hawthorne, R, Zaruba, J, Dubas, Mr, Bowman, S, Kramer, P, Pullen, G, Uzendoski, D, Metcalf. Second Row: C, Cunningham, R, Christensen, Fredrickson, R, McKeeman, P, Shemek, D, Rumsey, N, Swanson, J, Morgan, J, Maly, D, Russell, M, F, Kozial, Fifth Row: L, Forbes, C, Stone,C, Zaruba, Hunzeker, R, DeLancey. Third Row: C, Mann, A, B, Stickney, M. Gloor, J, Zaruba, R, Schlitt. Morgan, S, Pierce, N, Cunningham, D, Hebda, B, Current Affairs Club Re-organizes. This year the World Affairs underwent reorganiza- tion: abandoning previous membership qualifica- tions to allow underclassmen and other interested students an opportunity to participate in the club's activities. Its interests were also enlarged from world to current affairs. At the meetings, members held debates and dis- cussions on problems of the times, such as UFO's, presidential candidates, abortion, teenage prob- lems, and young adult suffrage. Mr. Metcalf and Mr. Metteer sponsored the organization. Mike Gloor, v.-pres.; Sam Brower, sec.; and Jim Maly, pres, make plans for the year. This year under the direction of Mrs. Diana Lough and Miss Helen Bengtson, a Drama Club was formed, It was an outstand- ing success. For this year -- the first of its existence, their play The Devil and Daniel Webster took top superior in district competition at York, and then went on to place second in the state at the Fine Arts Festival in Lincoln, Also, Rhonda Christensen was recog- nized as a superior actress for her part in the play. This is the scene as the curtain opens on the first production of The Devil and Daniel Webster. Play Production Gets State Award. Rhonda Christensen Joan Zaruba Ginger Uzendoski Carol Stone Interpretive Public Address Poetry Reading Extemporaneous Speaking Original Public Address Sara Pierce Debby Wondercheck News Commentary Interpretation of Drama The eerie dance of Peggy Pullen provides the atmosphere for the scene in Hell, it 7, ¢ La, My Ps x x wy e N 0 rs EH oe os a H SN, CL KK ane, XK CNC SN 5 24 a) in aye + vil ed Cpa Front Row: M, Gloor, D, Potter, G, Palmer, D, Larson, G, Santin, R, Ksiazek, J, Maly, R, Fitzgerald, L, Loftus, E, Dubas, S, Nelson, L, Plumbtree, D, Fitzgerald, D, Third Row: Coach Ehlers, G, Knopik, L, Knopik, J, Thomas, Dubas, R, Nesbitt, P, Bialas, T, Jensen, P, Shotkoski, D, Randall, R, Dubas, R, Anderson, T, Roewert,G, Zabka, M, Dissmeyer, S, Nesbitt. Second Row: D, Smoyer, R, R, McKeeman, C, Zaruba, R, Zaruba, F, Wozniak, T, Oakley, D, Cunningham, S, Bialas, D, Shotkoski, R, Horacek, T, Imus, Coach Miller. McKeeman, S, Brower, D, Gilson, D, Maybon, M, Hunzeker, Four Seniors Make All-Conference. Clutching the ball, Garry Knopik spies a hole in The ball is downed after afrantic plunge for additional yardage. the line and dashes through for extra yards. Football Schedule WARRIORS Loup City Clarks G. I, Northwest Say eee Genoa o_o Fred i Shelton Wood River Gibbon Polk Ravenna Anrnoccowodn ee) Beginning practice in the summer and con- tinuing all season long, the Warriors im- proved in hustle, desire, and experience, thus compiling an enviable record of six wins and three losses. This proved to be the best football season since 1958. Larry Knopik was captain of the team, and Charles David Cunningham Garry Knopik : : Zaruba was co-captain. Dwayne Randall Larry Knopik Tim Roewert Doug Smoyer Rich Anderson ‘All-Conference Robert Dubas Robert McK eeman Bill McKeeman David Shotkoski Sam Bialas All-Conference All-Conference Coaches Miller and Ehlers advise Dwayne Randall on Dwayne Randall rushes to reinforce his teammate's the next play. tackle, The Fullerton Warriors enjoyed their first successful football season in many years, ending the year with six wins and only three losses. In addition, the Warriors won their first Homecoming game in ten years -- a long-time goal at last realized, To climax the successful season, it was learned that four Fullerton seniors--Sam Bialas, Larry Knopik, Robert McKeeman, and Charles Zaruba--had made the all- conference team, Senior football boys are congratulated at their last rally. Charles Zaruba evokes a tackle as Rich Anderson runs Clutching the pigskin, Tim Roewert gains some to block for him, precious yardage, Four seniors; Larry Knopik, Charles Zaruba, Robert McKeeman, and Sam Bialas were named to the Loup - Platte All-Conference Team. Surrounded by members of the opposing team, Garry Knopik snatches a pass. At a pre-season bonfire, Coach Barry Miller predicts a successful season, The pep rallies, the games, the honor of being on the all-conference team -- these are only very small parts of a successful football team. The glory is all too brief. Most of a football player's life is not in the spotlight, but on the practice field de- veloping physical endurance and perfection plays. Football is hard work; success does not come easily. Clutching the ball, Dwayne Randall eludes one player and outdistances another on his way to a touchdown, Before the Ravenna game, the Warriors huddle to plan strategy. . aq? 4 4 34 % ‘ai 74 —=;)6 =; The Varsity Team; Coach Ehlers, D, Smoyer, G, Palmer, J. Maly, S, Nesbitt. R. McKeeman J, Thomas, M, Gloor, G, Knopik, D, Potter, and L, Forbes were student managers. R, Anderson, T, Roewert, C, Zaruba, G, Zabka, Eight Boys Earn Basketball Letters. Before a game, Coach Ehlers and the five regular starters discuss last- I1e j =] =] minute strategy. Plagued with losses by one, two, and three-point mar- gins, the Fullerton Warriors ended their basketball sea- son with a record of nine wins and eleven losses, The Warriors placed fourthin the Madison Holiday Tournament and third inthe MBN tourney. But again, a heartbreaking three-point loss to Hum- phrey St. Francis in first- round tourney action at Albion ended Warrior chanc- es for placinginthe District Tournament. In his tenth year at FHS, Mr. Ray Ehlers was head coach, Basketball Schedule Warriors 61 Ravenna 59 Genoa 51 Central City if Aurora Neligh Albion St. Edward Leigh Albion David City Newman Grove Burwell Albion Wood River Shelton Gibbon Ravenna St. Edward Loup City Charles Zaruba, the teams’ highest scorer, Humphrey aims for the net. St. Francis Garry Knopik, rebound champ, recovers the ball. Three Warriors claim possession of the ball in a fast-moving game with Shelton. The Reserve Team: Front Row: J, Maly, W, Morgan, E, Dubas, R, Meyer, D, Umstead, M, Hunzeker, S, R, Zaruba, T, Horacek, D, Smoyer, J, Thomas, W. Sprague, T, Imus, T, Roewert, R, Fitzgerald, Coach McKeeman, G, Palmer. Back Row: Coach Petricek, Miller, Reserve Teams Develop Confidence. The Freshman Team: Front Row: D, Fitzgerald, D, Gilson, R, Ksiazek, R, Oakley, D, Maybon, D, Larson, S, Nelson, Back Row: Coach Ehlers, T, Jensen, W, Potter, R, Malander, R, Nesbitt, P. Haynes, T, Chlopek, Coach Petricek, Charles Zaruba was selected as a member of the All-Conference team. Excitement and high spirits highlighted the 1968 basket- ball season. In an exciting, fast-moving game with Shel- ton, the Warriors won 99-57, breaking the school record for the greatest number of points scored in abasketball game, Many of the games were won or lost by close margins, and during the sea- son, school spirit was ex- ceptionally high. Sophomore Jerry Thomas battles to maintain possession of the ball. Under the net, Garry Knopik jumps for the rebound, Rick Meyer rebounds the ball as the reserve team enters the action of the Shelton game. Head Coach Ehlers inspects a foot injury sustained at a track meet held at Fullerton, With the beginning of track season in the early spring, the town of Fullerton undergoes a strange transformation. Red- suited figures can be seen run- ning along the sidewalks, or around the football field. And occasionally, along the highway outside of town, a lone track- ster can be seen building up endurance for long-distance runs, And apparently, all of this prac- tice paid off. The Fullerton Track Team enjoyed a very successful track season, high- lighted by placing second in the Albion Invitational, MBN, and Lou-Plate Conference Track Meets. FHS Trackmen Break School Records. | Bill Morgan crosses the finish line well ahead of his opponents. Tim Roewert finished first in a running event, Coach Miller times a running event at the Loup- Platte Conference Track Meet, For the FHS track team, 1968 was a year of broken school records. Robert McKeeman set a new record in the mile run and in the gruelling two-mile event, Bob Zaruba took top honors. Other new school records were set by the mile relay team composed of Charles Zaruba, Steve Nesbitt, Robert McKeeman, and Tim Roewert. The two-mile relay team: Bill Morgan, Richard Anderson, Don Potter, and Mike Gloor also established a new school record. Steve Nesbitt gracefully performs the high jump at a Fullerton track meet. A Fullerton trackster clears the bar to place in the high jump competition. McKeeman Qualifies for State Meet His face showing the effort, Tim Roewert, a promising sophomore clears the bar, Letters Given at Athletic Banquet. DYPDOZOL 0 DPDOZOL he Charles Zaruba, president of the F-Club, presents Gene Beaman and Dayle Rumsey with Honorary F's for their Fullerton athletics, The annual Athletic Banquet is held to honor Fullerton boys participating in any one or more of the three sports: football, basket- ball, and track. Besides the boys, special guests at this event were the senior Pep Club girls, Cheerleader Dixie Rumsey expresses her gratitude to the boys for a successful athletic season. Don Potter, representing the F-Club, addresses the crowd following the banquet, enthusiastic support of Each of the coaches: Mr. Ehlers, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Petricek gave a _ short speech concerning the sport he sponsored and announced lettermen. Mr. Ehlers was given special recognition since this is his last of ten years of successful coaching at Fullerton. Larry Knopik, Charles Zaruba, and Steve Nesbitt wait for their turns in the program to speak on What Athletics Mean To Me.” De Le ZK Se, LENZ S Y SS x SZ Seven Musicians Earn Band Letters. Mr. Yost strikes up the band as they open with an arousing song during the basketball season. In a pre-season appearance, the marching band parades downtown for the fall Snake Dance, Members of the Fullerton High School Band lead a very busy life attending parades, putting on public concerts, and constantly practicing. But tradi- tionally, one of the primary duties of the band is to represent the school at athletic events. The marching band is the main attraction during the half- time of a football game, and in basket- ball season, the pep band provides additional spirit and excitement to the game. At the end of the school year, Mr. Yost, head of the music department disclosed the names of seven people who had earned letters in band. This honor is obtained mainly through private practice. Gail Faaborg was Fullerton's representative to the State Music Clinic. The pep band sends notes of the school song across the auditorium during aF riday pep rally, The brass sextette: Sandra Nash, Verona Boomgaarden, Donn Russell, Mark Hunzeker, Jim Maly, and Mike Gloor earned a superior at contest, Mike Gloor, Jim Maly, and Sam Brower, the Trumpet Trio, play a selection from the Tiajuana Brass, Darla Trosper, Judy Maly, Carolyn Channer, and Verona Boomgaarden comprise the French Horn Quartette, The clarinet quartet, Gail Faaborg, Carol Stone, Janeene Davis, and Betty Gryzwa, take a final rehearsal before the spring concert. Beth Bard, Gwen Channer, Peg Pullen, andDave Cunningham prepare to enter the district contest in competition with other saxophone quartets, Dixie Rumsey and Marilee Persons, accompanied by Peggy Shemek, comprised the flute duet ensemble. Small instrumental groups are also a part of the total band program. It takes hours of individual practice to achieve any degree of suc- cess, The small groups could be found practicing over the noon hour as well as after school. Participants made ready to enter into district contests. These same groups also pre- sented their selection at a public performance on April 17th. Verona Boomgaarden goes through one of her routines at halftime. The concert band takes final instructions from their director, Mr. Yost. They partici- pated in the spring concert, district music contest, and also played for Commence- ment. At district contest, the band rated a Band council members, M, Gloor,G, Faaborg, P, Shemek, and D, Rumsey look over the band point system. ? ' superior in sight reading and received an excellent plus in their prepared selections. Attired in their concert uniforms, the group adds a note of sophistication to the music program. V. Boomgaarden, D, Nesbitt, S, Makowski, and P, Pullen provided a colorful attraction at football games. The marching band, resplendent in their red and black uniforms, pose on the high school lawn, proudly displaying their banner. The autumn night was cool and crisp; the football stadium was packed with excited fans. It was halftime. And then the Fullerton band marched on the field. The stage is set Directed by Mr. Yost, head of the Fullerton music department for nine years, the marching band had avery busy year partici- pating in many parades throughout the state. Mr. Yost put the band through their paces in the Melody Round-Up Parade in Hastings, the Band-Day Parade in Lincoln, and the Veterans Day Parade in Central City. In addition to’ this strenuous schedule of parades, the band presented a half-time show at each home football game. Lining up with the fifty yard line, the band presents its half-time show. Front Row: Mr. Yost, D, Cox, L. Whitney, J, Maly, C, 3rower, S, Zyweic, G, Channer, D, Nesbitt, D, Shotkoske, M, Channer, C, Channer, S, Nash, G, Schwensen, J, Robertson, J, Cunningham, V, Lewis. Second Row: S, Makowski, D, Dubas, J, Robertson, R, Christensen, L. McCray, C, Milby, V. Klassen, D, Fredrickson, S, Baker, R, Lesiak, D, Gdowski, B, Bard, M, Fredrickson, P, Mann, C, Nesbitt, M, Davis, N, Swanson. Third Row: J, Drury, S, Gdowski, B, Stickney, J, Dubas, K, Dubas, C, Mann, D, Wondercheck, P, Pullen, D, Rumsey, D, Knopik, M, Persons, J, Morgan, N, Cunningham, K, Dissmeyer, C, Noble, J, Zaruba, C, Stone, M, Knapp. Fourth Row: K, McCray, D, Trosper, V, Smoyer, P, Shemek, A, Morgan, C, Fenstemaker, V, Boomgaarden, T, Zumbrunn, §S, Kramer, A, Trosper, S, Kramer, G, Faaborg, J, Bowman, D, Hebda, J, Davis, S, Schweitz, L, Lineback,C, Wetovick, D, Nelson, C, Umstead, Glee Groups Increase in Membership. Front Row: Mr. Yost, A, Zumbrunn, D, Schlitt, E, Dubas, D, Larson, R, Delancey, C, Smith, T, Jensen, R, Nesbitt, G, Faaborg. Second Row: S, Voichahoske, D, Dubas, D, Meyer, R, Fitzgerald, D, Russell, D, Bosak, P, Wozny, J, Maly, S, Nesbitt. Third Row: S, Brower, D, Gilson, G, Zabka, T, Horacek, M, Gloor, R, Oakley, R, Dubas, M, Hunzeker, T, Roewert, G, Palmer, D, Cunningham. ati Fen EEE Members of Mixed Chorus are Front Row: K, McCray, M, Fredrickson, C, Channer, L, Whitney, S, Nash, G, Channer, B, Stickney, R, Christensen, M, Davis, N, Swanson, D, Shotkoske, B, Bard, J, Zaruba. Second Row: J. Bowman, M, Knapp, P, Mann, C, Mann, A, Zumbrunn, R, Schlitt, D, Larson, R, DeLancey, C, Smith, T, Jensen, C, Stone, N, Cunningham, J, Morgan. Third Row: Mr. Yost, D, Rumsey, C, Wetovick, S, Voichahoske, D, Dubas, R. Fitzgerald, D, Fitzgerald, D, Russell, J, Maly, S, Nesbitt, P, Shemek, J, Davis, M, Persons, P, Pullen. Fourth Row: G, Faaborg, S, Brower, D, Gilson, G, Zabka, T, Horacek, M, Gloor, B, Dubas, M, Hunzeker, T, Roewert, D, Cunningham, A, Trosper, V, Boomgaarden, A, Morgan, S, Schweitz, Albion Choral Clinic ls Attended. Members of the madrigal are selected from among the best vocalists in the school, 1968 was an active year for members of vocal music groups. In the fall, the mixed chorus attended the annual Choral Clinic held at Albion. The best vocalists from many schools in this area were directed as a unit, and after hours of practice, the groups gave a con- cert for the public. And in the spring, Fullerton again was very well represented at the Invitational Music Contest held at Central City. The mixed chorus received an excellent rating and the madrigal received a superior, Mr. Gary Yost is the high school music director. Much of the musical talent in Fullerton High School is found and encouraged in the small groups. One becomes a member of these small groups through the means of tryouts, and then dedicates his noons and all other free time to practice. But, apparently, all the effort was not in vain. For in contest, Mike Gloor and Nancy Swanson received superiors for their solos, and Mary, Gwen, and Carolyn Channer also received a superior for their : vocal trio. Mark Hunzeker re- Members of the Senior Sextette are M, Persons, G, Faaborg, V. ; i llent rati f his Boomgaarden, A, Trosper, P, Shemek, C, Channer, and D, Rumsey, ceived an excellent rating cial Als and the sophomore, junior, accompanist, solo, and senior small groups also re- ceived excellents for their musical selections, Members of the Junior Octette are Front Row: J, Zaruba, M, Knapp, M, Davis. Second Row: G, Channer, J, Bowman, N, Swanson. Third Row; R, Christensen, P, Shemek, accompanist, and N, Cunningham, Members of the Sophomore Triple Trio are L, Whitney, P, Mann, M, Fredrickson, C, Wetovick, J, Davis, J, Morgan, K, McCray, B, Bard, S, Nash, and C, Stone, accompanist. S a member of a small vocal group, a student must be willing to sacrifice most of his free time to practicing. On the basis of yearly tryouts, the best vocal- ists are selected, and from then on devote their noon and after- school hours to constant prac- tice. This year four vocalists: Nancy Swanson, Carolyn Chan- ner, Mike Gloor, and Jim Maly were selected to attend the State Music Clinic. Gail Faaborg was named Outstanding Musician for her four years of service to the music department. The members of the newly-formed boys’ quartette are Doug Gilson, Dave Larson, Dave Fitzgerald, Dale Dubas, and Beth Bard, accompanist. In his ninth year as the Head of the Music Department, Mr. Yost conducts the Girls Glee. The Junior Octette performs for the public at the Spring The Senior Sextette, which has been in existence for four Concert prior to the music contest. years, sings at their last Christmas Concert, ©, WAN SY Ox 7. Y, MANY aN ) C es A a Sy SS oN Br S WW N A Ore PN Pe 5 5 - Ce en 5 O NZ Zr as NIN ‘4 SK ‘ we YS Le COS NIENS DROS OK WY, SZ Learning is a new and ex- citing experience for stu- dents of Fullerton High School. The use of overhead projectors and movie cam- eras are used extensively: everywhere from revealing the complexities of a living cell to tracing a bill through Congress. Also this year, Spanish students were able to increase their understand- ing of the language through the use of tapes and records. Art students develop the technique of clay modelling in addition to expressing themselves through paint and canvas, Audio-Visual Devices Aid Learning. r. Juniors learn the results of the election for County Government Day. Sophomore students learn a new theorem in Mr. Wolvin's geometry class. y The high school curriculum Mr. Dickey, math instructor, presents a lecture to his freshman algebra class. represents a challenge to all students. It provides the basic necessary knowledge such as physical education, homemaking, and _ speech. And it also prepares college- bound students with advanced courses in math and science. Art was a new addition to the curriculum, Phys. Ed is tournament, Mr. Dissmeyer and Mr. Petricek participate in an impromptu ping-pong match, The sculptures begin to take shape as the art students develop talent in clay modelling. Besides the usual emphasis on knowledge, FHS also places a great deal of im- portance on the physical de- velopment and co-ordination of the student. Thus, two years of physical education are required. In these classes, strength andendur- ance are measured twice a year through the National Physical Fitness test. In world history class, Dave Shotkoski poses a question during the lecture, A sophomore homemaking class samples the result of their culinary skill, Paul Bialas Carol Brower Mary Channer Ted Chlopek Freshman class officers are: Wendel Potter, v. pres.; David Larson, pres.; Judy Maly, treas.; and Doug Gilson, sec. Freshmen Contribute To FHS Spirit. John Connolly Debby Cox Pamela Crawford Sharlene Crouse Jeannie Cunningham Kathy Dissmeyer Jean Drury Dale Dubas Karen Dubas Janice Dubas David Fitzgerald Mary George Doug Gilson Betty Grzywa Paul Haynes Janice Horacek Tracy Jensen Sandra Kramer Richard Ksiazek David Larson Rosemary Lesiak Judy Maly Vicki Lewis Dennis Maybon Linda Lineback Linda McCray Sharon Makowski Eva McKeeman Robert Malander The exciting world of high school--strange names and faces, new activities and new friends--these became real- ities for the freshman class of 1968. Fifty-three strong, the freshmen adjusted quick- ly to high school life and became involved in all phases of FHS, thus contrib- uting academic excellence, athletic skill, and spirit in addition to their numbers. Mr. Koskela was their class sponsor. Debra Nelson Steve Nelson Deborah Nesbitt Roger Nesbitt Coleen Noble Robert Oakley Leonard Plumbtree Wendel Potter Donald Sack Gary Santin Glenda Schwensen Paul Shotkoski John Small Vicki Smoyer John Connolly Darla Trosper Cathy Umstead Terri Zumbrunn Susan Zyweic Overcoming first-year anxieties, the sophomore class staged a dance to begin their second year's activities, In preparation for their role as future leaders, many sophomores excelled in music groups and athletics. Others served as reserve cheerleaders. In addition, the waiters and waitresses for the Junior-Senior Banquet are se- lected from among the sophomores. Sophomore president, Jane Morgan, consults her officers, Ed Mr. Dickey is the class sponsor, Dubas, George Palmer, and Mary Fredrickson, Sophs Gain Confidence. Beth Bard Donna Bialas Sheryl Bishop Monte Bloyd Jerome Brezenski Janeene Davis Diann Dubas Edward Dubas Connie F enstemaker Mary Fredrickson Dennis Gabriel Stella Gdowski Robert Harris Myrna Harris Diane Hebda Debby Hinrich Tim Horacek Marvis Hudiburgh Mark Hunzeker Terry Imus Vickie Klassen Harold Kurth Patricia Mann Sandra Nash Kathryn McCray George Palmer NO PHOTO AVAILABLE Ap a s. 2 v Connie Milby Betty Plumbtree Jane Morgan Leslie Meyer Kenneth Prososki Thomas Rice Judy Robertson Timothy Roewert Thomas Sack Susan Schweitz Diane Shotkoske Calvin Smith Scott Sprague Carol Stone Jerry Thomas David Umstead Steven Voichahoske Patricia Wagner Cynthia Wetovick Linda Whitney Francis Wozniak Paul Wozny Lorraine Zaruba Robert Zaruba Allan Zumbrunn Juniors Plan for Banquet and Prom. The junior year is probably the busiest one in high school. For along with the title of upperclassmen go the responsibilities of being leader in FHS. And the juniors accepted this role of leadership, participa- ting in all phases of high school life. But the activities of the class alone were Sara Baker Janet Borgheiinck Danniel Bosak David Bosak Jane Bowman Sam Brower Gwendolyn Channer John Christensen Rhonda Christensen Jeannie Crouse David Cunningham Nancy Cunningham Marcy Davis Steven DeLancey Robert DeLancey Mark Dissmeyer James Dubas Randy Fitzgerald Larry Forbes Kelvin Hawthorne Margaret Knapp Deborah Knopik Fred Kozial Susan Kramer enough to keep any junior busy. Beginning the year by selecting their class rings, juniors then devoted most of their time to money-making projects: the magazine drive and the Junior Class Play. The money earned from these projects was used to finance the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom, Junior class officer s are James Dubas, pres.; Richard Schlitt, treas.; Nancy Swanson, sec.; and Greg Zabka, v. pres. Dale Lesiak Lavern Loftus Julie Ludington Linda Makowski James Maly William McKeeman Elmer Meyer William Morgan Sara Pierce Peggy Pullen Donn Russell Richard Schlitt Denise Shoemaker Robert Small Douglas Smoyer Gary Stalnaker Barbara Stickney Nancy Supencheck Nancy Swanson Daniel Syslo Leslie Umstead Wayne Wondercheck NO PHOTO Greg Zabka AVAILABLE Joan Zaruba Rick Meyer Nine Seniors Receive Scholastic Recognition � ROBERT DALE DUBAS GAIL LAVERNE FAAB ORG MICHAEL RAY GLOOR a LUCY ANN HADFIELD DIXIE LYNETTE RUMSEY PEGGY ANN SHEMEK ROSALLA MAE WOZNY y a RICHARD DALE ANDERSON Senior president, Larry Knopik, pauses at the front door with other class officers . . . Anne Morgan, Mike Gloor, and Charles Zaruba, SAMUEL LOUIS BIALAS JOYCE MARIE BLAIR VERONA SUE BOOMGAARDEN ae. MARILEE SUE BOURN LINDA ANN BROWN CAROLYN RAE CHANNER JANELLE LARREE COLFACK PATRICIA GAIL CRAWFORD CAROL LOUISE CUNNINGHAM - DONALD MICHAE L DUDEK DIANNE THERESA FREDRICKSON ¥ DORIS MAE GDOWSKI JEROME JULIUS GRZYWA LINDA JO HARRIS EDWARD LARRY HERDZINA | a, GARRY PAUL KNOPIK LAWRENCE JOSEPH KNOPIK G, Knopik counts his money before he gains entrance to the freshman dance, CHARLOTTE MARIE LARSON SUSAN MARIE MALANDER CYNTHIA RAY MANN DONNA LYNNE MAYBON ROBERT B, MCKEEMAN CYNTHIA KAY NESBITT STEVEN EDWIN NESBITT CAROL LYNN NICHOLS MICHAEL FRANCIS NICHOLS DONALD ALAN POTTER DWAYNE DONALD RANDALI JACQUELINE JOYCE ROBERTSON Senior cheerleaders lead the Warrior fans in a DAVID LOUIS SHOTKOSKI rousing cheer at the Ravenna football game. 49 Seniors Prepare for Their World of Tomorrow —_—a . 2 GERALD JOHN SMALL ANNA MARIE TRAVERS ANNE DORENE TROSPER VIRGINIA LEE UZENDOSKI DEBORAH LYNN WONDERCHECK LAWRENCE AUGUST WOZNIAK Seniors Help Make the Action at FHS G, Uzendoski announces the next stunt at the Sadie Hawkins Dance, The cold weather doesn't prevent Gail and Peggy from cheering the Warriors on, The refreshment table for the Freshman Dance is prepared by Linda Brown, Anne Trosper and Doris Gdowski. The rank of seniority is evident in any high school; it is no dif- ferent at Fullerton High. Whatever the circumstances, the seniors of FHS are always there. From the opening of the fall term until the day when the seniors will leave, the student body is aware of the leadership provided by the seniors. Thus, the seniors take an active part in competitive athletics; they also find time to be members of the vocal groups and band. The boys belong to F-Club and FFA; the girls join FHA and support the boys by becoming members of the pep club. The forthcoming graduates also add to the totality of the student body by attending school events. These are the seniors of 1968! The Junior-Senior Banquet draws comments from seniors D, Fredrickson, L, Knopik, and C, Mann, J, Dubas and B, McKeeman listen closely Yr Oxy OND, VON Oe AO: CHOY YAN, KK e C NAN CON OX N) al ni H pad aaa H O LS KON Ze WK OK Xs Wy Seniors Present “Almost Life can be very confusing when you're young--at least that's what Eddie Barry discovers in the senior class's portrayal of ''Almost Eighteen. Hoping to win $250 to finance his dream of attending singing school, Eddie enters an essay contest. But unknown to him, his Uncle George also enters an essay in Eddie's name. Actually, this essay was not written by Eddie as his uncle thought. It was merely After a quarrel with his girlfriend, Eddie is comforted by Sally Davidson. The mystery is unravelled as Uncle George comes home and defends Eddie's honesty. Eighteen.” an excerpt from a book that Eddie had been studying. This essay, of course, won first prize, but when the plagiarism was dis- covered, Eddie was accused of dishonesty. Fortunately, Uncle George returned and cleared his reputation. Then it was dis- covered that the essay Eddie had originally written had won second place--so the $250 and singing school were his afterall. The nightmare had turned into a dream come true. Mrs, Dolores Flotree directed the play. A friend of Eddie's consoles him after he was falsely accused of plagiarism. Eddie tells his true feelings concerning the essay mix-up, Tomboy Georgie Webster discusses Mr. Leininger applies last minute Two of the cast prepare for a party her problems with her grandpa. touch-ups before the first curtain. after a successful performance, “Color Me Feminine” Is Portrayed. Make-up, memorizing lines--and the excitement of the stage --these became a part of the lives of many juniors as they discovered a new world of acting in the production of Color Me Feminine. From tomboy to Miss Tippy Teen, this play followed the transformation of Georgina Webster from a lonely unhappy teenager into a confident feminine girl. And all of this was made possible through a contest sponsored by a local paper. In an attempt to meet the requirements of the contest, tomboy Georgie discovers the feminine ''Gina''--and in this finds happiness. Color Me Feminine was first presented to the students at an afternoon assembly, and at an evening performance the public was admitted. Mrs. Janette Knowles directed the play. In an attempt at feminization, Georgie takes dancing lessons. The new Gina meets the judges for the Miss Tippy In a relapse into tomboyishness, Gina employs judo Teen Contest. on a fresh boyfriend. The Quee n candidates are Jackie Robertson, Peggy Shemek, Dianne Fredrickson, Anne Morgan, and Dixie Rumsey. Dianne Fredrickson is the Football Homecom- ing Queen, Football Homecoming Queen Chosen. Red and white were the colors for the 1968 Football Homecoming. A huge gold and red crown was suspended above the throne. Here a reception line was held and refreshments Queen Candidates and their escorts were Garry Knopik, Jackie Robertson, Robert Dubas, Peggy Shemek, Dianne Fredrickson, Larry Knopik, Anne followed, Each year the Pep Club sponsors football homecoming, They were also in charge of a homecoming parade honoring the candidates. Morgan, Charles Zaruba, Dixie Rumsey, and Richard Anderson, my o Mie ee | Pink and silver crepe paper trans- 7 € o formed the Fullerton High School gym into the setting for the annual FFA- FHA Sweetheart and Beau Dance. The two organizations work together each year to put on a dance and crown their royalty. Mistress of ceremonies, Marilee Persons, introduced the sweetheart and beau candidates. Then Allan Small, 1967 Beau, crowned Peggy Shemek as the new sweetheart, and Roberta Smoyer crowned the new beau, Robert Dubas. FFA adviser, Mr. Dissmeyer, pre- sented Peggy with a bouquet of roses. Robert Dubas was presented with an identification bracelet as his gift. The new sweetheart and beau were con- gratulated with a receiving line. Re- Robert Dubas and Peggy Shemek reign as the 1968 FFA-FHA freshments and more dancing followed. Sweetheart and Beau. FFA-FHA Crown Sweetheart and Beau. Jerry Grzywa, Lucy Hadfield, Lawrence Wozniak, Gail Shemek, Cindy Mann, Larry Knopik, Anne Morgan, Faaborg, Beau Robert Dubas, Sweetheart Peggy and Ed Herdzinaare FFA-FHA Royalty. Th tan tor AF - ‘ we The queen and her attendants are Cindy Mann, Dixie Rumsey, Anne Morgan, Gail Faaborg, and Jackie Robertson. Dixie Rumsey reignsas Basketball Queen, Dixie Rumsey Is Basketball Queen. The crown, the flowers, the queen--these ident, Charles Zaruba, She took her throne were only small details of a night to re- and Mr, and Mrs. Ehlers presented her with member--Basketball Prom 1968. a bouquet of roses and a pearl necklace, A Dixie Rumsey was crowned by F-Club pres- reception line and refreshments followed. The queen candidates and their escorts are Don Potter, Charles Zaruba, Dixie Rumsey, Steve Nesbitt, Jackie Gail Faaborg, Richard Anderson, Anne Morgan, Robertson, Garry Knopik, Cindy Mann and MikeGloor. Juniors Portray Romance in Venice. Venice Italy was the setting for the 1968 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. Red, white, and blue crepe paper transformed the gym into a Venetian fantasyland. A glit- tering crystal globe hung from the center of the gym, and murals decorated the sides of the walls. A gondola was at one side. The waiters and waitresses were dressed as gondoliers and _ Italian maids, At the banquet, Mrs. Diana Lough provided humor with Canal Chatter, and Mr. Ray Ehlers presented the main address of the evening. Waiters and Waitresses for the banquet were: R, Zaruba, T, Roewert, T, Dancing to the music of the Horacek, P, Mann, J, Davis, J. Thomas, G, Palmer, J, Robertson, M, Ord Swing Band followed. Fredrickson, E, Dubas, S, Schweitz, and J, Morgan, At the banquet, the waiters and waitresses begin serving The banquet finished, juniors and seniors await the enter- the delicious meal prepared by Junior mothers. tainment by the waiters and waitresses. After the main course, members of the faculty discuss the planning and hard work that goes into having a successful Prom. At the head table, Jim Maly, Master of Ceremonies, looks over his program. Mr. Ehlers and Mrs, Lough gave the main speeches of the evening, Seniors collect the table centerpieces as memoirs of their last Prom at Fullerton High School, Midnight--and the seniors are ready to leave to catch their 1:58 train to Denver, On the train, two seniors stage a waterfight, Seniors “Sneak” to Mile-High City. Tickets taken, seniors settle themselves in the dome car for an all-night trip to Denver. Weary from a long, eventful journey, Garry Knopik takes a nap on the baggage rack, A midnight departure, confiscated squirt guns, and a train wash''--these are some of the memories of the train ride never to be forgotten. Upon arrival in Denver, seniors visited the Colorado Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, the Garden of the Gods, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Mr. and Mrs. Metteer, sponsors for the trip, challenge some of the seniors to a game of cards, Scholastic Excellence Is Recognized. Miss Bengtson presents Robert DeLancey with an award for outstanding work done in Junior English, Mr. Chronopulos prepares to award several science students for superior work done in his classes. At the end of each school year, an Honors Convocation is held to recognize students who have maintained outstanding records in scholarship and athletics. Citizenship awards were also given toa boy and a girl in each class. Recipients of these awards were Judy Maly, Roger Nesbitt, Jane Morgan, Robert Zaruba, Nancy Swan- son, Greg Zabka, Dixie Rumsey, and Michael Gloor. The latter two also received the Danforth Foundation awards. Robert McKeeman received the Bausch- Lomb science award for the highest four- year average in science. Lucy Hadfield received a similar award in mathematics. Robert DeLancey was recognized as the highest-scoring local student in the national mathematics test. Charles Zaruba was named Athlete of the Year, Other awards were given for outstanding achievement in individual classes and in school-sponsored organizations. Gail Faaborg is given an annual staff award by the yearbook sponsor, Miss Bengtson. Joan Tarnick, president of the National Honor Society, reviews the principles of the organization and prepares to administer the oath to the six new members from the class of 1968. Honor Society Taps Six New Members. Lucy Hadfield w ho was tapped by her mother, Mrs. Douglas Hadfield, leaves the stage after the ceremony. Each year, the high school faculty is called upon to select a certain per- centage of the graduating class as members of the National Honor So- ciety. These seniors are chosen on the basis of four qualifications: character, scholarship, leadership, and service. The 1968 members of the society are Gail Faaborg, Robert Dubas, Mike Gloor, Lucy Hadfield, Dixie Rumsey, and Peggy Shemek. After the tapping ceremony, the new members were honored at a luncheon provided by the society. The faculty and parents of the honorees were special guests. Forty-Seven FHS Seniors Graduate. Four years filled with memories .. . of teachers, classes, games, newfriends . now all this will be brought to an end by one short walk into the auditorium. The gym, usually crowded and excited for bas- ketball games, pep rallies, or P,E, classes --now, so strangely is filled with a new crowd of relatives and friends who have come to tell me goodbye from this world of high school. These were the thoughts of forty-seven seniors at 8:00 p.m. on one Monday evening not too long ago. And then came the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance, and it had begun. Forty-seven members of the graduation class of 1968 stand proudly in their red and white robes, a change from the maroon robes of many previous graduating nae ia This was graduation--1968. Rev. N,J,O, Boomgaarden gave the invocation and bene- diction. Special musical selections were by Michael Gloor who sang You'll Never Walk Alone and the Senior Sextette who pre- sented Graduation Day. Mrs. Calvin Gloor and Dr. B. W. Kramer of the Board of Education presented the diplomas, Special awards were given by Mr. Irvin and Mr. Hunzeker, The seniors' motto With today's knowledge, we challenge tomorrow, was displayed on the stage. Their colors were aqua and silver, and the flowers selected by the seniors were red and white roses. classes, On graduation night, contrasting red and white roses accented these robes. K WOOF Were, Gail Faaborg reflected upon the significance of Gradua- Robert Dubas provided the Flashback for the theme tion Night for her fellow classmates, of the four senior speakers-- Epitome of Destiny. Concluding the four speeches, Dixie Rumsey gave a foreshadow of the future facing the class of '68. On behalf of the graduating class, Michael Gloor spoke of the plot of destiny. Senior Index ROBERT DALE DUBAS Student Council 3-4; F-Club 2-4 Officer 4; FFA 1-4 Officer 3-4; Boys Glee 1-4; Madrigal 3-4; Class Plays 3-4; Honor Roll 2 Quarters; Football 1-4 Lettered 2-4; Basketball 1; Track 3; Delegate to National Agricul- tural Youth Institute 3; National Honor Society; Union Pacific RR Scholarship. GAIL LAVERNE FAABORG Class Officer 1; Student Council 3; Pep Ciub 1-4 Lettered 1-4; Y-Teens 1-3 Officer 2-3; FHA 1-4 Officer 2-4 District IV Publicity Chairman 3; Annual Staff 3-4; Girls Glee 1-4; Boys Glee Accomp. 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Madrigal 1-4; Sextette 1-4; Band 1-4 Lettered 1-3; Band Council 3-4; State Music Clinic 4; Class Plays 3-4; Drama Club 4; Honor Roll 16 Quar- ters; National Honor Society; Journal Award; Outstanding Scholarship Medallion Winner. MICHAEL RAY GLOOR Class Officer 3-4; Student Council 2; F-Club 4; Current Affairs 2-4 Officer 3-4; Boys Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Madrigal 1-4; Boys Octette 1; Band 1-4; Band Council 3-4; State Music Clinic 3-4; Class Plays 3-4; Drama Club 4; Honor Roll 3 Quarters; Citizenship Award 1-2,4; Football Student Manager 4 Lettered 4; Basketball 1-4 Lettered 4; Boys State; National Honor Society; Hastings College Scholarship; Danforth Foundation Award. LUCY ANN HADFIELD Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-4 Officer 4; Y-Teens 2; FHA 1-4 Officer 4; Annual Staff 3-4; Current Affairs 2; Girls Glee 2; Honor Roll 16 Quarters; 1 year Regent's Scholarship Winner; National Honor Society; Outstand- ing Scholarship Medallion Winner, ANNE KATHLEEN MORGAN Class Officer 3-4; Student Council 4; Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-4 Officer 4; FHA 1-4 Officer 3-4; Annual Staff 4; Current Affairs 3-4; Girls Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 2-4; Class Plays 3-4; Honor Roll 9 Quarters; Outstanding Scholarship Medallion Winner. MARILEE ANN PERSONS Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-4; Y-Teens 1-3; FHA 1-4 Officer 4; Girls Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Sextette 1-4; Madrigal 4; Band 1-4 Lettered 1-3; Class Plays 3-4; Honor Roll 14 Quarters; Outstanding Scholarship Medallion Winner; FOE Award; Nance County Teachers Association Scholarship; John F, Kennedy Scholarship. DIXIE LYNETTE RUMSEY Class Officer 1-4; Student Council 4 Officer 4; Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-4; Cheerleader 1-4; Y-Teens 1-3 Officer 3; FHA 1-4; Annual Staff 3-4; Current Affairs 4; Girls Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Sextette 1-4; Band 1-4 Lettered 3; Band Council 3-4; Class Plays 3-4; Drama Club 4; Honor Roll 12 Quarters; Citizenship Award 1-2, 4; Girls State; National Honor Society; Danforth Foundation Award. PEGGY ANN SHEMEK Class Officer 1-2; Student Council 3; Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-4 Officer 2-3,4; FHA 1-4 Officer 4; Annual Staff 4; Current Affairs 3-4; Girls Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Sextette 1-4; Jr. Octette Accomp. 4; Madrigal 4; Band 1-4; Band Council 4; Class Plays 3-4; Honor Roll 1 Quarter; Citizenship Award 3; National Honor Society. ROSALLA MAE WOZNY Class Officer 3; Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-3 Officer 2,4; FHA 1-4; Honor Roll 10 Quarters; Outstanding Scholarship Medallion Winner. RICHARD DALE ANDERSON F-Club 3-4 Officer 4; Football 1-4 Lettered 3-4; Basketball 1-4 Lettered 3-4; Track 1-4 Lettered 3-4. SAMUEL LOUIS BIALAS F-Club 3-4; FFA 2; Football 8-4 Lettered 3-4; All Con- ference Football 4. JOYCE MARIE BLAIR Pep Club 1-2 Lettered 1; Y-Teens 1-2; FHA 1=2. VERONA SUE BOOMGAARDEN Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 2-3; Y-Teens 1-3; FHA 1-4; Girls Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Sextette 1-4; Madrigal 4; Band 1-4; Majorette 1-4; Class Plays 3-4. MARILEE SUE BOURN Pep Club 1-2 Lettered 1-2; Y-Teens 1-3. LINDA ANN BROWN Girls Glee 2-4; Class Play 3. CAROLYN RAE CHANNER Pep Club 2-4; Y-Teens 2; FHA 1-4; Girls Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Sextette 1-4; Madrigal 2-4; Band 2-4; State Music Clinic 4; Class Play 3. JANELLE LARREE COLFACK Transfer from Belgrade Public School. PATRICIA GAIL CRAWFORD Pep Club 2 Lettered 2; Y-Teens 1; FHA 1. CAROL LOUISE CUNNINGHAM Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-4; Y-Teens 1-3; FHA 1-4; Annual Staff 4; Current Affairs 4; Girls Glee 2,4. DONALD MICHAEL DUDEK Football 2; Basketball 1; Track 3. DIANNE THERESA FREDRICKSON Student Council 4; Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-4 Officer 3-4; FHA 1; Annual Staff 3; Current Affairs 4; Girls Glee 2-4; Band 1-3. DORIS MAE GDOWSKI Pep Club 1-2; FHA 1-4; Annual Staff 3-4; Girls Glee 4; Band 1-4. JEROME JULIUS GRZYWA FFA 1-4 Officer 3-4. LINDA JO HARRIS Pep Club 1-2 Lettered 1 Officer 1; Y-Teens 1-2; FHA 1-2. EDWARD LARRY HERDZINA FFA 1-4 Officer 1; Basketball 1. GARRY PAUL KNOPIK Class Officer 2; F-Club 2-4 Officer 4; Class Play 4; Foot- ball 3-4 Lettered 3-4; Basketball 1-4 Lettered 3-4; Track 3 Lettered 3. LAWRENCE JOSEPH KNOPIK Class Officer 4; F-Club 4; FFA 1-4 Officer 4; Foot- ball 3-4 Lettered 3-4; Basketball 1; Track 3; All Conference Football 4; Citizenship Award 3. CHARLOTTE MARIE LARSON Class Officer 1; Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-3; Y-Teens 1-3; FHA 1-4; Annual Staff 4; Girls Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 2-4; Alternate Regents Scholarship Winner. SUSAN MARIE MALANDER Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 3; FHA 1-4; Band 3-4; Drama Club 4, CYNTHIA RAY MANN Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-4; Cheerleader 2,4; Y-Teens 1-3; FHA 1-4 Officer 4; Annual Staff 3-4; Current Affairs 3-4; Girls Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 4; Girls State Alternate; Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award. DONNA LYNNE MAYBON Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 3; Y-Teens 1-2; FHA 1-4. a3 ROBERT B. MCKEEMAN F-Club 2-4; Current Affairs 2,4; Honor Roll 9 Quarters; Football 1-4 Lettered 3-4; Basketball 1 Student Manager 3-4 Lettered 3-4; All Conference Football; Bausch-Lomb Science Award. CYNTHIA KAY NESBITT Pep Club 1-3 Lettered 1; Y-Teens 1-3; FHA 1,3; Girls Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-3. STEVEN EDWIN NESBITT Student Council 2-4; F-Club 2-4 Officer 4; Boys Glee 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Class Plays 4; Football 1-3 Lettered 2-3: Basketball 1-4 Lettered 3-4; Track 1-4 Lettered 2-4, CAROL LYNN NICHOLS Transferred from Belgrade Public School. MICHAEL FRANCIS NICHOLS Class Plays 3; Football 1-4 Lettered 2-3; Track 2-3 Lettered 3. DONALD ALAN POTTER Student Council 4 Officer 4; F-Club 2-4 Officer 4; Class Play 3; Basketball 2-4; Track 2-4 Lettered 2-4; Boys State Alternate. DWAYNE DONALD RANDALL F-Club 1-4; FFA 1-4; Football 2-4 Lettered 2-4; Track 1 Lettered 1. JACQUELINE JOYCE ROBERTSON Class Officer 2; Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-4; Cheerleader 4; Y-Teens 1-3 District Vice President 3; FHA 1-4; Girls Glee 4; Majorette 1-3; Class Plays 3-4. DAVID LOUIS SHOTKOSKI F-Club 3-4; FFA 2; Football 3-4 Lettered 3-4; Basket- ball 1,3. GERALD JOHN SMALL Student Council 4; FFA 1-4 Officer 3-4. SANDRA SUE STACHURA Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-3; FHA 1-4. CONNIE LYNETTE SUPENCHECK Y-Teens 1; FHA 1-3. ANNA MARIE TRAVERS FHA 1-4, ANNE DORENE TROSPER FHA 1-4; Y-Teens 1-3; Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 1-3 Officer 3; Sextette 1-4; Girls Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Madrigal 3-4; Band 1-4; Class Plays 4. VIRGINIA LEE UZENDOSKI Student Council 4; Pep Club 1-4; Cheerleader 2-4; FHA 1-4; Annual Staff 3; Current Affairs 2-4; Girls Glee 1-4; Band 1-4; Drama Club 4, DEBORAH LYNN WONDERCHECK Pep Club 1-4 Lettered 3; FHA 1-4; Annual Staff 4; Girls Glee 1-4; Drama Club 4, LAWRENCE AUGUST WOZNIAK FFA 3-4; Football 3; Track 2. CHARLES JOSEPH ZARUBA Class Officer 4; F-Club 3-4 Officer 4; Current Affairs 3-4; Class Plays 3-4; Football 3-4 Lettered 3-4; Basketball 1-4 Lettered 3-4; Track 2-4 Lettered 3-4; All Conference Football 4; All Conference Basketball 4; Athlete of the Year Award 4. — WALSWORTH - _ BS se ee ae —, — CK ae a hm