Hemingford High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Hemingford, NE)

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1—The recipient of a superior mark in oratory speaking, Mary Pat Wilkins rehearses her contest speech. 2—Prin- cipal Lyle Fodnes inspects the new con- trol board his lighting crews will be using during future musical and dramatic presentations. 3—Barb Jones, Gay Kiester and Angel Katen appear in the one-act play Sweeney Goes to School during Honors Night. 4—Mrs. Gwen Brown, who student taught and assisted with speech and drama at Hemingford, entertains students during an assembly which featured several Chadron State College drama students. 5—A consistent winner in extem- poraneous speaking competition, Mike Schekall prepares for his specialty by briefing himself on current events. drama... 17

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Wilkins wins honors, attends state contest Under the direction of Mr. Norman Hansen, Hemingford High School speech competitors had a successful year. In the Panhandle Conference speech contest at Hyannis, Hemingford's speech team won two first and two second places. For their speaking ability, Mike Schekall and Mary Pat Wilkins won honors during the yar. Mike won first place in extemporaneous speaking in the Alliance Veterans of Foreign Wars speech contest and went on to win first in the district competition at Chadron. Mary Pat earned a trip to the state high school speech contest by receiving a superior mark in oratory speaking at the district contest in Scottsbluff. Due to poor weather and illness, Hemingford dramatists were unable to compete in the scheduled drama contests. However dramatics students did present three plays under the direction of Mr. Lyle Fodnes and under student teacher Mrs. Gwen Brown. The first play was presented at a community mother-daughter banquet; the second play was presented to Hemingford's elementary students un- der Mrs. Brown; the third selection was selected, cast and blocked by Mrs. Brown and directed by Mr. Fodnes for the Awards Night program and the alumni banquet. The stage crew, also under the supervision of Mr. Fodnes, handled the lighting and sound for assemblies, con- certs, prom and the county fair. 16...speech

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three trips to state highlight pep club year 1977-78 athletic seasons were exciting for the Hemingford High Pep Club. The year went well for the club with the expected ups and downs. For the most part, the problems encountered during the year were overshadowed by the numerous successes of Hemingford's athletic department. A state football playoff berth, Kirt Kiester's trip to the state wrestling tournament and a strong bid for the state champion- ship by the basketball squad were ample rewards for the Pep Club's efforts. Undoubtedly, the support generated at sports events by the Pep Club was a key factor in Hemingford's athletic success. Leading cheers for the Bobcats during varsity contests were Colleen Katen (captain), Gailene Horstman, Nancy Lembke, Tina Nelson and Carolyn Pipitt. Junior varsity cheerleaders included Dianne Swanson (captain), Michele Grabher, Brenda Jespersen, Myra Shepard and Shrri Wood. As Pep Club sponsor, Mrs. Mary LI iteras provided leader- ship and assistance throughout the year. 18... pep club XU