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

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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

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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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Students Are Recognized Athletically Honors Convocation was held the afternoon of May 17 at which time both academic and athletic awards were presented. Scholarshipsandscholasticachievements were also announced. The entire student body as well as parents attended this event. Shelby Andersen — oral interpretation of prose literature award. Tom Andersen — Voice of Democracy trophy. John Anderson — outstanding contribution to the music department, citizenship award. David Baltensperger — Larsen's jewelry Store Scholarship alternate, Nebraska Wesleyan Achievement Scholarship, superior discussion award, public address award. Carol Bowman — Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow award. Susan Brown - Reading of the drama award. Judith Buckle — National Merit Letter of Commendation. John Castleberry — outstanding bass, Regents Scholarship alternate. University of Nebraska Honors Courses Recipient, Salutatorian Award, KIMB appreciation award. Lynn Castleberry — radio and TV commentary award, reading of the drama award. Monica Christiansen — Creighton University Scholarship. Gene Dowd — discussion award. Tom Eastman -Science Award, Regents Scholarship. Leonard Epperson — outstanding tenor, vocal solo superior award. Theresa Epperson — one-act play award. Gary Fritzler — perfect attendance award. Cindy Gerner — extemporaneous speaking award. Glenda Haines — outstanding soprano, vocal solo superior award. Jim Hansen — vocal solo superior award. Lance Hernandez — Civil Defense Award, Knights of Pythias Award, reading of the drama award, original public address award. Terry Howard — perfect attendance award. John Keser — one-act play award. KIMBALL PEPSTERS coming and going on stage to receive their recognition in the form of a Pep Club Award. Patricia Kinnison . . . citizenship award. Keith Longmore . . . one-act award. Melodee Luther . . . informative public address award. Patty Moss . . . outstanding alto, Activity award, Business and Professional Women's Scholarship alternate, Nebraska Wesleyan Achievement Scholarship, Nebraska Wesleyan Bennett Music Scholarship, Marianna Jennings Band Scholarship, KIMB appreciation award, outstanding musician award. Shiela Neusbaum . . . outstanding senior homemaker award. Sheila Newell . . . poetry reading award. Patricia O'Nele . . . Larsen's Jewelry Store Scholarship alternate, Nebraska State Board of Trustees Scholarship, Marianna Jennings Band Scholarship alternate, vocal solo superior award. Richard Perry . . . Activity award, Larsen's Jewelry Store Scholarship, outstanding athlete award, science award alternate, KIMB appreciation award, vocal solo superior award. Janice Robbins . . . reading of the drama award. Michelle Rosendahl . . . Student Council president's pin. Diana Shandera . . . Business Professional Women's Scholarship. Karen Tidwell . . . one-act play award. Susan Vencill . . . vocal solo superior award. Theresa Volkmer . . . math award, Valedictorian medal, Marianna Jennings Band Scholarship. Peggy Wolff . . . Larsen's Jewelry Store Scholarship, Marianna Jennings Band Scholarship alternate, science award alternate. Other vocal awards, GAA and Pep Club awards. Cheerleader awards, athletic awards in volleyball, basketball, wrestling, golf and track, and KIMB appreciation awards were also given. IN APPRECIATION of your service to KIMB, are the words spoken to Patty Moss when Bob Conrad honors her. 20