Kimball County High School - Longhorn Yearbook (Kimball, NE)

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Beautiful girls dressed in formal gowns of every color in the rainbow, and neatly groomed fellows wearing dinner jackets of many styles and hues, entered the portals of the deep and spent a delightful evening in Fantasy of the Deep Blue, which was the PROM theme for 1972. A sunken ship, a pink octopus with lighted red eyes, and a whale were among the unique decorations used in the theme. As the clock struck ten, the big moment of the evening arrived. Theresa Volkmer and Cal Bartels were announcedPROM Kingand Queen. They were attended by Rich Perry, Debbie Maas, Becky Mathews, and Chris Moffitt. The crown bearers were Jennifer and Jeannie Pietsch. All had been selected by the junior class. The Tommy James Trio provided music for the dancers, and punch and cookies were served by waiters and waitresses attired in nautical dress. Prior to the PROM, the juniors hosted a banquet for seniors and guests. Mr. Reichert sang several vocal solos, and the sophomore madrigal entertained. Mr. Rose, principal, addressed the group. The junior class, their sponsors and class parents, had provided an evening which would not soon be forgotten by seniors and guests. UNAWARE THAT she would later be Queen of the PROM, Theresa Volkmer and her escourt listen to the music. “Fantasy Of The Deep Blue” Brings 1972 PROM ROYALTY: Rich Perry and Debbie Maas, left; Cal Bartels and Theresa Volkmer, center. King and Queen; and Becky Mathews and Chris Moffitt, right attendnats to the Jennifer and Jeannie Pietsch crown bearers. royalty.

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Graduation And School Being Over Not unusual for Longhorn country, a driving snowstorm ushered in the spring season. Cold, windy, wet weather would seem to hamper the track team and the golfers, but each night they faced the elements and practiced for up-coming competition. National Honor Society initiated fifteen students into their organization at a night ceremony. Six seniors and nine juniors took their oaths. The Theme was Now Is The Time. Every season of the year seems a busy time for musicians, and spring was certainly no exception. Many hours were spent preparing for the district music contests, and the vocal and instrumental departments each presented spring concerts. Students brought home many honors for their departments. The Future Farmers of America attended their state convention and returned with top honors as a chapter as well as many individual and group awards. A huge livestock exposition, which attracted schools from three states, was held the first weekend in May. An elegant atmosphere prevailed during the banquet and PROM. The Gymnasium was transformed into Fantasy of the Deep Blue. As theyear drew to a close, students began campaigning for offices they hoped to hold next year. On the last day of their school year, seniors practiced for their baccalaureate and commencement exercises. Thursday, May 25, eighty-eight seniors received their diplomas as underclassmen were thinking of vacation fun and summer jobs. Another school year had passed. SPRING BROUGHT enough snow for three fellows to build a snowman. FRESHMEN GIRLS practiced after school for cheerleading tryouts. COACH HAUN checks off his track squad before they leave in the new bus for a meet. 17

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THE TOMMY JAMES TRIO, arranging their band in the VIANN ADMAS and Bob Nagel served punch and cookies to the mouth of the whale, provided music for the 1972 PROM guests. Assisting them were Jeanne Luther and Greg Deboodt. crowd. An Oceanic Atmosphere To The KCHS Gym NANCY NELSON and her date dance to the music while in the company of a large pink octopus with lighted red eyes. SUPERINTENDENT AND MRS. MAX HENSLEY listen to the music of the band, amazed that not even formal attire hinder today's dancers. 19