Nebraska City High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Nebraska City, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1976 volume:

PIONEERS The Pioneer 1976 Nebraska City Senior High Nebraska City, Nebraska Volume 30 Dedicated in this Bicentennial year to our town which gave ttie, Home of J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day Table Of Contents Introduction Page 4 Activities Page 10 Sports Page 24 Classes Page 48 Society Page 92 Organizations Page 118 Administration Page 140 Senior Summary Page 152 Index Page 155 Closing Page 158 TOP: Nebraska Citv is located on the fertile Missouri River. ABOVE LEFT: Harold Smith s|x ke to students about youthful problems. ABOVE RIGHT: The wide Missouri flows past our city bringing commerce and industry to our doorstep just as it brought pioneers headed for the Western plains. RIGHT: Our apple orchards attract people from all over during harvest. OPPOSITE PAGE. LEFT: Cindy Scharp, Vickie Stein. Robin McKone, Terri Schneider, and Cindy Hall work out at track practice. RIGHT: Mark McKone takes a look at a paper that was printed as a protest. 4 Introduction Nebraska City Is Historical Town Our community was founded in 1854 along the sprawling Missouri River. Farmers all around this area would bring their harvest to Nebraska City to be transported by boats or railroad, and Nebraska City had one of the first bridges across the Missouri River. The flat farmland along her banks is rich from the fertile soil deposited by the river. Today the river is used for recreation as well as shipping. Nebraska City is still an agriculturally-oriented city. Many of our high school students are from farms and our FFA is large and active. The three local orchards attract people from miles away to purchase delicious apples, cider, and honey. With a pioneer background our people really enjoy the outdoors. This area swarms with hunters in the fall, as well as fishermen and hikers. Motorcycling has become a popular recreational activity and this fall Nebraska City had its first Moto Cross races. This course is one of the finest in southeast Nebraska and will be the scene of many races for years. Girls’ athletics are becoming more and more popular. There are basketball, track, and volleyball teams. Although many things have remained the same, some changes have naturally occurred. Harold Smith, a television commentator from Kansas, spoke at a school convocation about controversial sub- jects concerning youth. He said it is stupid to risk your mind and body with drugs and alcohol. He said, “Don’t take premarital sex lightly. For it will concern you as you think of marriage.” On the subject of dating he gave some simple, sensible, suggestions. “Bovs, treat the girls with respect. Girls, act as though you want respect. You can have a much deeper and meaningful relationship when it is based on mutual respect. Our heritage, our problems, and our goals are constantly changing. In this, our Bicentennial year, we have an excellent opportunity to reexamine our past, and decide on our new endeavors for the future. Introduction 5 6 Int reduction Memories Range From Land Marks To Class Work Nebraska Citians are proud of the achievements of their community. As the home of Arbor Day. the entire community gets involved with the parade, speakers, and dinners. Other activities are supported too. As an official Bicentennial community many projects have taken place. We decorated fire hydrants in a contest and had a Town Meeting. There is growing interest in the school. More people are concerned with the school sports and activities. More adults are using the facility for classes, meetings, and recreation. The election of ’76 has many concerned citizens running for school board. The student council and school publications have published the issue of a paved parking lot, especially since so many others use it. Your memories of high school will be as diversified as each individual. Some will think of making signs for the hig games. Others will think of looking out the window at Arbor Lodge Park while daydreaming in class. Yet others will remember pulling in sleepv-eyed every morning, to the old parking lot and tearing out as the last school bell rings. COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The dusty gravel parking lot is crowded and many wish that stalls could be indicated for orderly parking. Mvrna Clark and Annette Abernathy paint one of many fire hydrants brightening street corners. Steam Wagon monument on Steam Wagon Road marks a part of our proud past. Signs such as pumpkin pushers and mat rats were fun and promoted school spirit. Biology students enjoyed collecting and mounting insects. lntroduction 7 RIGHT: Roger Sheppard. Bret Harpster. and Mark McKone examine carefully the laser demonstration by George Freund of the UNL physics department. This was part of the University of Nebraska at Nebraska Citv dav that was held. LOWER LEFT: Booster'Club donations enabled the school to buy a new universal weight training machine. David Spidell and Jim Cooper are working out on it. LOWER RIGHT: Bob Dillon, a typical sophomore, finds what it’s like to be on the inside ((Hiking out. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: With February temperatures in the 7()’s. Russ Smith. Larry Palmer, and David Stuckenholtz are able to practice football outside. BELOW: This poster is from before statehood, showing Nebraska City as a vital link to the west. ft Introduction Nebraska City Gateway To West NEBRASKA CITY, , |To Pike’s Peak, Oregon, California! f s ■w V p 1 rt 1 I f hit fitlims iioHKtM. V . u. — !. M k hi . ( - v .1 M II'rhe.fr. Sinn « i'H-1 Timfur . i, si i.r .- SntliUtfM uhH T Him. 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JW tHa t'. -Nh. f fO hr .. . « « J J � ■ —f - w V Vaww '.m?-■ ram jr bo«f tMta� Ma . • He ft i; £ { T«lu lHal . 4 • T detain iko emigrant; that it is abundantly supplied with wood. water aad • rMoo, nud camping places; and u, from the flier to Fort Kearnev ilm roads conceal rata.; distant only ITS miles, '♦•elite savin ol miles mat! irgval otor the routes from Ml. Joseph aod AuLisou, and |M oter the route f,gm l cateawortb. All roads aortli of the PUite ara obotruclad by lerriua or (o H, aa may ha aooo by rofaraaca to nay truthful amp of the country. am JMHKH riBST Cl.ASS STKAMSM r O—fk .. , WiSwAiCiw. I..... mki th. «� (� � . . S ™ 1- !• - � V It’s always nice to get away from the routine and be able to do something different. Participants, spectators, and instructors enjoy the opportunity to try something new, interesting and exciting. Each year a day is set aside for personnel from schools and colleges to visit with prospective students. Government Day provides a different view of our government’s processes. Minicourses are a chance to learn new skills. The plays and musicals are a relief and an escape from everyday tedium and boredom. We also honor those students who have excelled. Activities allow the individual to be creative according to his or her own desires. They were, are, and will be important as a means to relax. Local depot was busy as improved transportation gave people more spare time Activities 11 Students, Parents Attend Conference This year’s annual career conference marked its 30th year. Mr. Dick Johnson, guidance counselor, invited representatives from various colleges, schools, and armed services about existing career opportunities and educational requirements. Students and parents were allowed to go to whichever representative they preferred. The students were allowed three sessions. After the sessions, the representatives stayed for an informal discussion. A representative from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln seemed to have the most inquirers. The room was filled during all three sessions of the conference. The counselors representing Doane College and Peru State College were also attended well. TOP: A representative from Doane College at Crete describee the college to some interested students. MIDDLE: The University of Nebraska counselor had exceptional attendance during the conference. BOTTOM: A representative from Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln compares the quality of his college to others 12 ’Career Conference Students Learn About Government High school students throughout Otoe county played roles of county officials. Students were elected by majority votes. Eligible voters were required to register the week before. The elected students spent the day visiting the various county offices. After everyone had visited the offices to which they had been elected, they participated in a mock trial. It was the first time that a guilty verdict had been given. TOP: Rex Peterson. Rita Long, Mike Sinner, and Wes Royal register to vote. Debra Kingery Aldana assists in helping the students register. MIDDLE: The jury, consisting of high school students throughout Otoe County are seated in the Otoe County Courthouse during the procedure of a mock trial. BOTTOM: Students elected to offices are (BACK) Susan Foster, Katie Oetgen, LeAnne Ehlers, Kim Kramer, Teresa Sweeney, Craig Davis, Tim Woodruff, Mitch Stein, Kyle Mabie, and Dave Ailes. FRONT: Cheryl Bruns. Debbie Peterson. •Jayme Gruber, Tim Reuter, Randy Landwehr. Jeff Crunk, and Joni Yost. County Govern men t 13 “South Pacific” Is Second Musical South Pacific was the second musical performed at NCHS. The drama and music department combined their efforts for three performances. There was a large cast of characters, including a chorus and an orchestral accompaniment. Lonnie Bane as Emile DeBec-que and Kim Kreifels as Nellie For-bush portrayed a tender love story between a WAVE officer and a French planter. The love story was complicated by two things. One was Emile’s small children played by Cindy Royal as Nana and Jenni Jenkins as Jerome. The other was the war itself. Another love story was interwoven in the plot. Bloody Mary, portrayed by Brenda Barrett, tried to get Lt. Cable, Tim Nelsen, interested in her daughter, Liat, portrayed by Ree Miyoshi. There were many additions to the story which gave the production the spice to make it truly enjoyable. Many students worked long and hard hours preparing for the production and everyone’s efforts were well rewarded through the turnout and commendation they received. Mrs. Charlotte Mabie, choir director, Mr. James Callen, speech director, and MY. Gary DeBott, band instructor, were the directors. 14 Musical OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Mr. James Callen, speech director, and Mrs. Charlotte Mabie, choir director, discuss the musical. BOTTOM. FROM LEFT: Neil Steiner. Steve Saathoff, Brenda Barrett, Tim Regler, Rod Smith, Don Lechner, and Tony Nebelsick. THIS PAGE, TOP LEFT: Emile (Lonnie Bane) sings a solo to Nellie For-bush (Kim Kreifels). TOP RIGHT: Bloody Mary (Brenda Barrett) sings a solo trying to match her Polynesian daughter to a soldier, Lt. Cable (Tim Nelsen). MIDDLE RIGHT: The marines enjoy their entertainment that they received once a year while living on the island. Musical 15 Spring Mini-Courses Give New Variet Mini-courses were held at NCHS April 5-14 instead of January. This made it possible to offer courses such as tennis, softball, and baseball, in addition to the previous offerings such as cakedecorating, candlemaking, bowling, and chess. Most of the instructors were teachers, but some citizens from the community gave demonstrations or assisted in teaching the classes. THIS PAGE. TOP: Millie Nerison and Kim Grimes working on their arts and crafts project. MIDDLE LEFT: Charlene Gardner works on her sewing project. Miss Cole and Mrs. Wurtele lead their “Take it off’ class in some calisthenics. BOTTOM: Miss Wulf and her candlemaking class. OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE from top left: The baseball class played at Steinhart Park. Cecil Case helps Kim Sharp with judo. Mr. Holliway helps Kay Stivers polish a rock. Mrs. Yost shows Michelle Stivers in the Arts and Crafts class. Joyce Stoll and Kim Clark ride bicycles in the Take it off’ class. Mr. Rathe helps Cindy Case and Julie Brockhaus improve their serves. 16 M ini-Courses Academic Awards Given to Students The annual Honors Convocation recognized those students who had excelled in academics during the 1975-76 school year. Other attributes taken into consideration were scholarship, service, character, school, community, and special activities. ABOVE: Principal Carl Fielder announces the upper ten percent of the classes. TOP RIGHT: Upper ten percent of the sophomore class are (BACK ROW) Scott VanderVeen, Peggy Gilliland. Marsha Stortenbecker, Linda Kattes, Terri Fox, Kay Stivers, Angie Koberstein, and Terri Abernathy. FRONT ROW: Pam Fielder, Brenda Willis, Robin McKone, Julie Brockhaus, Cindy Case, Laurie VanderWal, Lisa Wolfe, and Vickie Stein. MIDDLE: Upper ten percent of the senior class are (BACK ROW) Roger Sheppard, Kyle Mabie, Susan Allen, Bret Harpster, and Kris Lechner. FRONT ROW: Cindy Brooke, Debbie Royal, Cindy Hall, Cindy Hastings, Robin Dickey, and Kim Kreifels. NOT PICTURED, Jeff Van Renan. BOTTOM: Upper ten percent of the junior class are (BACK ROW) Scott Simms, Todd Dawson, Tim Woodruff, David Ailes, Jim Neil, and Greg Mann. FRONT ROW: Diane Clevenger, Joni Yost. Joyce Stoll, Lori Stortenbecker, and John Schneider. 18 Honors Convocation TOP: This year’s 1975-76 National Honor Society. BACK ROW: Kyle Mabie, Kim Kreifels, Lonnie Bane. Cindy Hall. Roger Sheppard, Steve Stehlik, Mark McKone, and Neil Steiner. FRONT ROW: Cindy Hastings. Robin Dickey. Joy Panko, John Golden, Susan Allen. Susan Foster, Phyllis Guhde, and Bret Harpster. TOP MIDDLE: The 1976-77 National Honor Society. BACK ROW: John Schneider, Todd Dawson, David Ailes, Tim Reuter, Scott Sims, and Greg Mann. FRONT ROW: Cheryl Burkhart, Kim Clark, Dara Allgood, Lori Stortenbecker, Joni Yost, and Brenda Barrett. BOTTOM MIDDLE: Quill and Scroll recipients — Bret Harpster. Greg Mann, Joy Panko, Roger Sheppard, Pat Williams, and Teresa Sweeney. FRONT: Mrs. Lois Berger, publications sponsor, was presented a bouquet of roses for her spirit of cooperation and patient help. BOTTOM: Next year’s 1976-77 Student Council members are (BACK ROW) juniors, Ron Vogel, Joni Yost, Dave Ailes, LeAnn Ehlers. and Debbie Peterson. MIDDLE ROW: sophomores, Pam Fielder. Kathy Singleton, Terri Abernathy, Keaton Beaumont, and Dave Lacy. FRONT ROW: freshmen, Bonnie Tellez, Kim Sterner, Debbie Hall, Dan Miller, and Tony Nebelsick. Honors Convocation 19 Kyle Receives Bausch And Lomb Among the many awards given at the Honors Convocation were special awards for excellence in science, math, history, and music. TOP RIGHT. FRONT: Steve Stehlik, math award, Bret Harpster, science recognition award. BACK: Kyle Mabie, Bausch and Lomb Science Award. Roger Sheppard, science award, and Angie Koberstein, American History award. Music awards: Tim Woodruff, Sue Allen, Tim Reuter, Cindy Hastings, and Chris Hofer. GROUP THREE. FRONT ROW: Cindy Hastings, outstanding senior FBLA member, LeAnne Ehlers, outstanding junior FBLA, Susan Foster and Cheryl Schaefer, FHA awards. BACK ROW: Tim Nelson, outstanding sophomore FBLA, and John Golden, industrial arts award. Anytown and Boys’ and Girls’ State representatives are (BOTTOM. FRONT) Dara Allgood, Lori Stortenbecker, Kim Clark. Brenda Barrett. BACK: Todd Dawson, David Ailes, and Greg Mann. BELOW: Cindy Hall receives trophy from Mr. Brunken. She was named Outstanding Girl Athlete at the banquet. 20 Honors Convocation Athletes Receive Awards At Banquet The athletes of NCHS are honored annually at the Athletic Banquet. The Booster Club sponsored the event at which many awards were given. All those seniors who had lettered at one time during their high school years received a trophy. Mr. Bernie Saggau, Executive Secretary of Iowa High Schools’ Athletic Association, was an inspiring guest speaker for the audience. Howard Vogel was master of ceremonies. Robert Schneider Memorial Award John Golden Outstanding Wrestler Award Kyle Mabie Pla-Mor Basketball Award John Golden George Peterson Track Award Jeff Thurman Athlete of the Year—Girl Cindy Hall Athlete of the Year—Boy Kyle Mabie TOP LEFT: Kyle Mabie receives the outstanding wrestling award from Dr. Roy Baker, and the Athlete of the Year-Boy award from Kermit Holmes. Mr. Bemie Saggau looks on. MIDDLE: Mr. James Brockhaus presents Kevin Withee the Outstanding Golf Award. John Golden receives the Robert Schneider Memorial Award from Don Cushing and the Pla-Mor Basketball Award from Charlie Doeden. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Tom Mead, Booster Club, and Kyle Mabie. president of Letter-mans Club presents Honorary Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Junior Bruns. Athletic Banquet 21 Tim And Rod Portray ‘Odd Couple’ The hilarious comedy “The Odd Couple” was the choice for the spring play. Oscar, (Tim Regler) and Felix, (Rod Smith) were the odd couple. Felix and Oscar get into the problems of life, such as how to handle girls and living together. Oscar kicks Felix out due to his germ-free cleanliness, but after a day they both miss each other, make up, and go back together at the poker table. Diane Valdez and Rhonda Arthur added a distaff side to the cast. Joy Panko directed. RIGHT: Oscar (Tim) is trying to find out Felix’s location because he has missed his first poker game in two years. BELOW: Felix (Rod) keeps the girls, Cecily (Diane Valdez) and Gwendolyn, (Rhonda Arthur) company while Oscar does the cooking. BOTTOM: Cast members include (BEHIND THE SOFA) Tom Mead, Bob Dillon, Joy Panko, Tim Regler, Rod Smith, and Tina Valdez. SITTING ON THE SOFA: play director Mr. Callen, Russ Smith, Diane Valdez, Don Lechner, Rita Long. Randy Chapin, Ree Miyoshi, and Keaton Beaumont. FRONT: Glen Cohn, Rhonda Arthur, and Craig Marshall. TOP LEFT: Felix (Rod Smith) and Oscar (Tim Regler) have some girls. Gwendolyn (Rhonda Arthur) and Cecily (Diane Valdez) over for dinner. TOP MIDDLE: Roy (Bob Dillon), Vinnie (Randy Chapin), Felix (Rod Smith), Oscar (Tim Regler), and Speed (Russ Smith) play some poker during the evening. LEFT: Tina Valdez makes up Russ Smith in preparation of the play. FAR LEFT: Oscar (Tim Regler) rubs chocolate into the carpet to protest Felix’s cleanliness. TOP RIGHT: Felix protests Oscar’s stating that he did not take any pills. Spring Play 23 land, tilling the soil, and protecting their homes. They didn’t have the time or probably the desire to participate in many sports. Schools now offer many different sports. Athletes learn more than the rules of the game! Sports have lessons in teamwork, discipline, and working for goals that can benefit people throughout their lives. Sports play a major role in the lives of many young people. Most of them participate because of their love for competing and challenging their skills against others. This is the age for being outdoors, tanned and healthy. Everyone strives to have an athletic body. The pioneers of the past were in fine physical shape as they used their bodies all the time, clearing The Nebraska City Post Office is a landmark and architecturally unique. Sports LEFT PAGE, TOP: The varsity squad. BOTTOM ROW: Larry Palmer, Jayme Gruber, Randy Landwehr, Ron Vogel, Jeff Van Renan. Rod Nincehelser. Keaton Beaumont, John Golden, Brent Palmer, Gary Gilman. Mark Wurtele. Larrv Hart, and Glen Cohn. SECOND ROW: Larry Hathaway, John Hall, Jim Neil. Sheldon Sharp. Craig Davis, Bill Peterson. Jim Cooper. Craig Marshall. Mitch Krenk, Marty Haverty. Steve Saathoff. Gary Denniston, and Tim Ostransky. THIRD ROW: Dave Lacy. Don I echner. Todd Dawson, Curt Kreifels, Kyle Mahie, Kevin Sharp. Jerry Steinman. Gary Fraser. John Haupt, Pat Hart. Wes Royal, and Jeff Holman. FOURTH ROW: Coach Ostransky, Roger Beccard. Ray Baker. Mark Grundman, Rick Woods. Tim Reuter. Dave Stukenholtz. Russ Sheppard. Coach Maskell, and Coach Choutka. MIDDLE: Randy Landwehr runs around the end. BOTTOM: Kyle Mahie punts the ball. RIGHT PAGE. TOP LEFT: The Pioneer gang tackles a Falls City runner. TOP RIGHT: Coach Choutka takes injured Jayme Gruber to the locker room. BOTTOM LEFT: Randy Landwehr catches the ball for a touchdown. BOTTOM RIGHT: Pioneer tacklers prepare to catch a Syracuse back. 26 Foot ball Team Selects John Golden MVP A team’s record doesn’t always tell the whole story, as is the case with this year’s Pioneers. They played well throughout the season, but costly mistakes proved to be too much for the scorers to overcome. The team was a young one, with only five seniors on it. The nucleus of the squad consisted of sophomores and juniors. Jeff Van Renan and Kyle Mabie repeated all-conference honors from their junior year. John Golden. Tim Reuter, Javme Gruber, and Glen Cohn were named to the honorable mention list. The team selected John Golden as most valuable player and chose John and Kyle Mabie as honorary co-captains. Reserves Unbeaten Last Two Years For the second straight year in a row the reserve football team has finished undefeated. They have an impressive 9-0-1 record with this year’s 5-0 season. The team consists of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Kyle Mabie takes the handoff from Tim Reuter during practice. Tim Reuter kicks the ball for an extra point after the touchdown. Pioneer defen-sivemen get ready to tackle a Holy Name runner. Jeff Van Renan blocks while Kyle Mabie runs the ball. Randy Landwehr makes a cut to avoid a Falls City tackier. Jeff Van Renan knocks a pass away from an opposing receiver. 28 Football Football 29 THIS PAGE, TOP LEFT: Cheryl Blakeman scoops the hall while Cathy Singleton waits to see if she needs any help. TOP RIGHT: Deanna Hauptman jumps high to tip ball over the net for a score. BOTTOM: The reserve team. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Carol Davis, Jeanna Beaumont, Linda Kattes, Diana Cole, Cindy Scharp. MIDDLE ROW: Vickie Haupt, LeAnn Burger. Brenda Avery, Jody Hoskins. TOP ROW. Sherri Ball, Peg Fielder, and Robin Barrett. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Peg Fielder and Rita Long have fun during the team watermelon feed. BOTTOM LEFT: LeAnn Burger scoops the ball while Brenda Avery looks on. BOTTOM RIGHT: Cathy Glover attempts to hit the ball back over the net for a score. 30 Vol ley ball Volleyball Team Needs Experience Underclassmen provided the nucleus of the volleyball team. There were five freshmen, one sophomore, and two juniors. Only five seniors went out. The season could be called a little disappointing, but the squad is young and inexperienced. The experience gained this year should help improve the squad for the next season. Fall City 0-2 Syracuse 2-0 Elmwood 2-0 Ivourdes 0-2 Blair 2-0 Stella 2-0 Plattesmouth 2-0 Auburn 2-0 Syracuse 2-0 Volley ball 31 Tennis Team Plays Stiff Competition As expected, the tennis team was young and inexperienced. It consisted of one freshman, four sophomores, and four juniors. The team played tough competition, including Southeast who won the state team title. Southeast 11 Pioneers 0 Pius X 8 Pioneers 3 Beatrice 9 Pioneers 2 Shenandoah 7 Pioneers 3 Pius X 10 Pioneers 2 Schneider 2-3 Mann 2-3 Woodruff 2-3 TOP: Members of the tennis team are (BOTTOM ROW) Nile Farris, Tim Woodruff. Kevin Withee, and Dan Sheair. MIDDLE ROW: Randy Edrninston. Randy Kennel, Bob Killon, and coach Robert Rathe. TOP ROW: Lonnie Ostransky and John Schneider. MIDDLE: Bob Dillon and Lonnie Ostransky practice their doubles play. BOTTOM: John Schneider. Greg Mann, and Bob Dillon, the state team, prepare to check out Mr. Rathe’s car for flaws. 32 Tennis McKone Leads Cross Country Team Cross Country was added to the schedule again this year. Last year due to lack of participation there wasn’t a team. There was renewed interest in the sport this year, with only one senior participating. There were a couple of very fine runners on the squad: Mark McKone and Dave Ailes. Mark was consistently the team leader throughout the year. N.C. vs. Syracuse 69-67 N.C. vs. Auburn 24-12 N.C. vs. Falls City 44-28 Twin Rivers 5th Practicing hard for districts are Dave Ailes (TOP LEFT). Adolfo Aldana (TOP RIGHT), and Russ Smith (BOTTOM RIGHT). BOTTOM LEFT: Members of the cross country' team are (FRONT ROW) Adolfo Aldana. Tim Garrett. Cecil Case, and Russ Smith. BACK ROW': Len Gutierrez. Tom Cole. Mark McKone, Dave Ailes, and Coach •John Barton. Cross Country 33 I Pioneers Prove To Be Scrappy Team The Nebraska City Pioneers finished the season with a 10-9 record. That included eight games against rated teams and several close games. Coach Larry Moore told the team that they could be proud of themselves. They played the quality of basketball equal to teams with a much better record. The bad breaks and funny bounces of the ball plagued the team against Gothenburg. A halfcourt desperation shot at the buzzer swished. Arlington, a rated team, picked a loose ball and scored with eight seconds remaining. For the second straight year, Fairbury played us to triple overtime. The Pioneers edged Seward and Ashland, state-rated teams. There were many outstanding performances by the scrappy team members. Varsity team members: Tom Mead, Tim Reuter. David Ailes, Steve Stehlik, Bret Harpster, Rick Rulla. John Golden. Scott Simms. Mark McKone, Todd Dawson. Randy Landwehr, Carl Abbott, and Curt Kreifels. Coaches are Dan Ostranskv and head coach Larry Moore. CLOCKWISE FROM NEAR LEFT: Scott Simms gets a basket after a rebound. John Golden goes high for 2 more points. Big John adds more points to his team-leading total. Popping in another basket is Scott Simms. PIONEERS 52 Seward 50 PIONEERS 72 Norris 63 Pioneers 42 SYRACUSE 63 PIONEERS 67 Falls City 63 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Pioneers 51 HOLY NAME 73 Pioneers 42 GOTHENBURG 43 PIONEERS 62 Waverly 57 Pioneers 51 BLAIR 54 TWIN RIVERS TOURNAMENT Pioneers 56 PLATTSMOUTH 60 PIONEERS 65 Auburn 50 Pioneers 57 CATHEDRAL 68 Pioneers 60 ARLINGTON 61 PIONEERS 55 Auburn 50 Pioneers 81 3 OT FAIRBURY 87 PIONEERS 72 Shenandoah 57 PIONEERS 64 Ashland 63 PIONEERS 61 Paul VI 59 PIONEERS 56 Plattsmouth 52 DISTRICTS Pioneers 62 FAIRBURY 63 Basket ball 35 Success Attained From Hard Work Another winning season was the result of a lot of hard work. Four players finished the season averaging in double figures. Scott Simms had 13.5 points per game, John Golden 13.2, Tim Reuter 12.8, and Bret Harpster 10.8. Golden ended the season with the most points, 251. Simms got the rebounding title with 180. Golden had 172 and Harpster 133. Tim Reuter was the free throw champ, hitting 71 per cent from the line. John Golden and Scott Simms were named to the Twin Rivers All-Conference Team and Tim Reuter and Bret Harpster received honorable mention. Teammates voted Scott Simms the most valuable player and Dave Ailes the most improved player. • Basketball RESERVE SQUAD MEMBERS: Craig Marshall, Curt Kreifels. Tim Ostransky, John Voelker, Mike Sinner. Randy Peterson. Kevin Withee. Tim Woodruff. Lonnie Ostransky. Steve Saathoff, and Coach Dan Ostransky. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Bret Harpster drives the baseline to add to his point totals. His arm was broken during his high game of the season (21 points) against Shenandoah. FAR LEFT: Carl Abbott, a starting guard, puts in another basket as he slips inside. LEFT: Tim Reuter concentrates on the basket, despite pressure from Rice of Fair-bury. during the exciting triple overtime game. RIGHT: Dave Ailes moves the ball down court. Dave moved up from the reserve team to a varsity starting position later in the season. Pioneers PIONEERS PIONEERS PIONEERS Pioneers Pioneers Pioneers Pioneers PIONEERS Pioneers Pioneers Pioneers Pioneers Pioneers 36 SEWARD 51 52 Norris 62 Syracuse 45 54 Falls City 49 19 WAVERLY 46 39 BLAIR 48 38 CATHEDRAL 50 39 ARLINGTON 52 55 Auburn 53 59 FAIRBURY 68 48 SHENANDOAH 52 40 ASHLAND 41 59 PAUL VI 85 62 PLATTSMOUTH 68 Basket ball 37 Pioneer Girls Play Several Freshmen Coach Ron Brunken’s girls’ basketball team improved in their second season of competition. Their goal of a winning season fell short, but the four wins were much better than last year’s single victory. This was a young team that should be exciting next year. Four freshmen started in the conference tourney and at times five freshmen were playing. Peg Fielder, a frosh, was the leading scorer with 82 points. Cindy Hall and Jane Porter followed with 44 and 41 points. Leading rebounders were Cindy Hall and Kathy Glover with 62 caroms apiece. The Pioneers played good competition which helped them improve through the season. Many teams were taller. Blair’s strong lineup included a 6'2 girl that the Pioneers had trouble stopping. Improvement was shown when the Pioneers beat Plattsmouth after an earlier loss to the Blue Devils. And the 54-32 win over Falls City was the team’s best offensive showing. The season 4-7 Pioneers 21 PALMYRA 58 Pioneers 24 AUBURN 31 PIONEERS 32 Stella SE 29 Pioneers 18 BLAIR 39 Pioneers 17 PLATTSMOUTH 25 PIONEERS 46 Humboldt 23 PIONEERS 28 Plattsmouth 26 Pioneers 26 SYRACUSE 48 PIONEERS 54 Falls City 32 Pioneers 25 NEMAHA VALLEY 40 Pioneers 22 SPRINGFILED 61 Varsity. BACK ROW: Kathy Glover, Robin Barrett, Jane Porter, Cindy Hall, Brenda Chapin, and Coach Ron Brunken. FRONT ROW: Jane Gangel, Rita Long, Devy Cruickshank, and Peg Fielder. 38 Girls’ Basketball The reserve team’s season record was similar to the varsity’s at 3 wins and 7 losses. All players will be returning next year. Mr. Kent Heckman coached the reserve squad and helped with the varsity. Kathy Singleton finished the year with 61 points. She was also the leading rebounder with 57. Teresa Sweeney had 40 points and 53 rebounds. Kim Clark and Paula Whitwell added 36 and 35 rebounds, respectively. Paula was also the most consistent free throw shooter, connecting on 50 per cent. The reserves started the season with a win over Palmyra. They also defeated Stella SE and Plattsmouth. The Pioneers dropped several close games, including two by a single point late in the season. AT LEFT: Cindy Hall concentrates on making the first free throw of a one-and-one situation. OPPOSITE PAGE: Theresa Sweeney attempts to control the tip to Kim Clark. Reserve squad, BACK ROW: Kent Heckman, coach, Teresa Sweeney. Terri Synder, Kim Clark. Cindy Potter, and Kristie Curtis. FRONT ROW: Paula Whitwell, Pant Fielder, Kathy Singleton, Ellen Stoll. The season 3-7 PIONEERS 18 Palmyra 14 Pioneers 10 AUBURN 22 PIONEERS 19 Stella SE 17 Pioneers 17 PLATTSMOUTH 28 Pioneers 29 HUMBOLDT 32 PIONEERS 21 Plattsmouth 18 Pioneers 17 SYRACUSE 30 Pioneers 13 FALLS CITY 14 Pioneers 21 NEMAHA VALLEY 22 Pioneers 10 SPRINGFIELD 14 Girls’ Basketball 39 Four Wrestlers Have Winning Records 40 Wrestling There were many fine wrestlers on the team this year. Kyle Mabie, Jeff Cullin, Craig Davis, and Marty Haverty provided the nucleus of the team. They were the point-getters for the team and they all had win- ning records. Only one member of the team qualified for state: Kyle Mabie. He won his first match, but was decisioned in the second. The team consisted of only two seniors and two juniors. There were 17 sophomores and freshmen. It should provide a good nucleus for next year’s team. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP LEFT: Craig Davis is declared the winner of his match by the referee raising his hand. TOP RIGHT: Marty Haverty attempts to go for a takedown against an opponent. BOTTOM. LEFT: Coach Stevenson gives his support during a match. BOTTOM RIGHT: Keaton Beaumont puts a cradle on his adversary'. THIS PAGE. TOP. BOTTOM ROW: Jeff Hotsen-pillar, John Haupt, Larry Hathaway. Jeff Roberts. Kyle Mabie. Craig Davis. Roger Sheppard, Clark I-echner, Wes Royal. Russ Smith, and Rocky Marion. MIDDLE ROW: Bob Shoemaker, Tim Garrett. Keaton Beaumont. Doug Keesler. Randy Reinhard. Mitch Krenk. Brent O’Pelt. and Cappy Case. TOP ROW: Coach Booth. Greg LaMasters, Phil Cruickshank. Cory Panko, and Coach Stevenson. BOTTOM: Roger Sheppard puts a half on his opponent to pin him. Wrest ling 41 TOP LEFT: The referee raises Roger Sheppard's hand in a sign of victory. TOP RIGHT: a scene from the state tournament where eight matches take place at once. MIDDLE: Kyle Mabie puts a cradle on his opponent to pin him. BOTTOM: Craig Davis uses a cross body ride to punish his opponent from Blair. DUALS NC vs. Hamburg 41-24 NC vs. Sidney 27-31 NC vs. Falls City 20-32 NC vs. Plattsmouth 27-27 NC vs. Syracuse 41-19 NC vs. Ashland 12-42 NC vs. Farragut 33-27 NC vs. Auburn 21-39 NC vs. Shenandoah 14-31 NC vs. Blair 20-30 TOURNAMENTS Twin Rivers 7th Auburn Inv. 6th Springfield Inv. 7th Sidney Inv. 4th Districts 13th 42 Wrestling Kevin Withee Wins Schumacher Award One senior and the rest underclassmen comprised the golf team this year. The team is very inexperienced, but what they lack they make up for in determination. Kevin Withee has been the leading golfer all year. At the Twin Rivers tournament he was the medalist. He was also chosen as the John Schumacher award winner. The golf team members (TOP, FRONT ROW): Bob Dillon, Craig Marshall, Kevin Sharp, Kevin Withee, and Neil Steiner. BACK ROW: Coach Brockhaus, John Schumacher, Dave Patton, Vic Johns, Craig Davis, Larry Nuss, and Gary Cohn. BOTTOM LEFT: Kevin Withee practices his swing. BOTTOM RIGHT: Larry Nuss prepares to tee off. Golf 43 44 Boys’ Track Landwehr, Relay Team Go To State Track underclassmen made the majority of the team, and bad weather hampered the Pioneers all year. Randy Landwehr was a state leader in the 100, 220, and the 440 yard dashes. The mile relay also was rated second in class B. Going to state were the mile and two-mile relays, Jim Cooper in the low hurdles, and Landwehr in the 100, 220, and 440. Opposite page. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Carl Abbott clears the bar in the pole vault. The mile relay that went to state consists of Dave Ailes, Kyle Mabie, Randy Landwehr. and Scott Simms. Randy Landwehr strains to break the tape First. Dave Ailes stretches to get an extra foot in the triple jump. Ray Baker gives his all in the long jump. THIS PAGE, TOP: Mark McKone and Tim Woodruff take the lead in-the 880 run. BOTTOM LEFT: The Finish of the 100-yard dash. BOTTOM RIGHT: Adolfo Aldana takes the lead in the mile run. Boys’ Track 45 Cindy Hall Wins Third In State Meet 46 Girls’ Track Cindy Hall was once again the team leader this year. At districts she qualified for state in the shot and the discus. At state she placed third in the shot put. This year she broke her own record in the shotput. She also owns the discus record. The team (opposite page. FRONT ROW): Lisa Wolfe, Pam Fielder, Julie Brockhaus, Vickie Stein, Robin McKone, Debbie Hall. SECOND ROW: Brenda Chapin, Cindy Hall, Diane Hellerick, Teresa Sweeney, Lori Moles, Terri Snyder, Jane Porter, Cindy Sharp. THIRD ROW: Paula Whitwell, Judy Guhde, Rhonda Witty, Kathy Albrecht, Kathy Glover. Theresa Anderson. FOURTH ROW: Coach Brunken, Jeannea Beaumont, Coach Heckman. (Opposite page. BOTTOM LEFT): Jane Porter hands off the baton to Teresa Sweeney in the mile relay. Lori Moles shows her form in the middle of the high jump. THIS PAGE, TOP: The start of the 100-yard dash. MIDDLE: Pam Fielder gives her all in the long jump. BOTTOM LEFT: Cindy Sharp heaves the shot. BOTTOM RIGHT: Lori Moles attempts a new height in the high jump. Girls’ Track 47 People, people everywhere. That’s what the halls resemble between classes, the way stands and bleachers appear at athletic contests, and that’s what the class section of the yearbook looks like. Our world’s population is rapidly growing. What does this mean to everyone? For some, it means more mouths to feed. Others see more drivers using more of our limited fossil fuels. Some realize that more people will be competing for their jobs. Then there are some people who see that there are more friends to discover and a chance to help those less fortunate. Our school is full of individuals who may look at the same thing, yet see something entirely different. It is the uniqueness of us that is so inspiring. The Otoe County Courthouse is the oldest public building in the state of Nebraska. Classes 49 Class Of ’76 Reaches Ultimate Goal Late in August of 1973 the class of 1976 entered the halls of Nebraska City High School. Studies, work, athletic events, and fun began. Finally, when seniors, the class was under the sponsors Mr. Masked, Mr. Abernathy, and Mr. Barton. The seniors began to make their class a success by electing a cabinet who planned their activities. The officers were Cindy Hall, president; David Arthur, vice-president; Sue Allen, secretary; and Steve Stehlik, treasurer. High standards, principles, and ideals of NCHS will be kept in the heart and mind of each senior as he begins his life’s work. Lasting memories have grown from the many dreams and ambitions gathered during the high school days of the class of ’76. May they be ever aware of these ties as they follow life’s scattered pathways. CARL ABBOTT WAYNE ACKLEY SUSAN ALLEN ANGELA ANDERSON DAVID ARTHUR LONNIE BANE LEFT: A Bicentennial salute. STEVE BARKER JILL BOECHE 50 Seniors CINDY BROOKE KURT BROWN MELINDA BUCHANAN SUE CARROLL BRENDA CHAPIN RANDY CHAPIN STEVE COCKERHAM GLEN COHN TOM COLE TAMMY COOKSEY PAMELA COOPER KRISTY CRAWFORD Seniors 51 Three Teachers Sponsor Seniors DEVY CRUIKSHANK DEBRA DENNIS KIM DeVORSS ROBIN DICKEY MARY DOIEL DAWN DORITY HAROLD DOTY BILL EACRET MARK EDDY 52 Seniors Seniors To March Into America’s Third Century LISA EILERS EVA ERIKSSON DIANE ERVIN RANDY ERVIN DAVID EVERETT SUSAN FOSTER DONETTA FREDE CHARLENE GARDNER JANET GIBBANY Mrs. Lois Berger. Miss Jan Wulf. and Mrs. Pam Glover help paint Fire hydrants with a patriotic theme. Seniors 53 Science Equipment Used For “Tree’ By Mr. Holliway SUSAN GIBSON PEGGY GIESEKING GARY GILMAN MIKE GLOVER GAIL GLUR JOHN GOLDEN JOHN GRUNDMAN PHYLLIS GUHDE LEN GUTIERREZ A “Christmas tree” is an enjoyable sight in Mr. Paul Holliway’s science classes during the Christmas season. His tree is made of lab equipment and experimental fluids. 54 Seniors Seniors Celebrate Bicentennial Fever, March Into Future TOM HAITH CINDY HALL ELDON HAMMERS BRET HARPSTER SUE HARRAH CINDY HASTINGS VICKI HAUPT PAULETTE HENDERSON ROSE HICKEY Cheryl Schaefer painted this “minuteman” hydrant and won first place tor her efforts. Brenda Schneider helped her. Seniors 55 Seniors On Parade During Bicentennial BECCI HOLMAN MELANIE HUSS JEANENEJONES RANDY KING DEBRA KINGERY (ALDANA) PAM KLEINEWEBER JoANN KNISELY BECKY KONVALIN KIM KREIFELS Class Looks Ahead With Anticipation And Some Anxiety KRISTINE LECHNER LORI LECHNER KENNETH LUKEHART JOE LUTZ DENNIS MARSHALL STACIA MARTINEAU JEAN MASON JILL McCLANE JONI McCLANE CRYSTAL McCORD MARK McKONE TOM MEAD Seniors 57 Class Of ’76 Sports Bicentennial Spirit ALAN MEREDITH DEBORAH NEELS KATIE OETGEN RAY O’HARA BRENT PALMER JOHN PALMTAG JOY PANKO ANGELA PETERSON JULIE RAKES Deborah Neels, Connie Weik, Kim Sharp, Eva Eriksson. Janet Gibbanv, and Diane Ervin have purchased ‘The Spirit of ’76’ T-shirts. 58 Seniors High School Books Finally Put Away TIM REGLER SUSAN RENKEN (BOYD) DIANE RICHARDS JEFF ROBERTS DEBBIE ROYAL RICHARD RULLA CHERYL SCHAEFER LORI SCHNEIDER JOHN SCHOMERUS VIRGINIA SEDORIS STEVEN SHALLENBERGER KIM SHARI Seniors 59 ‘Farewells’ Said By Class Of ’76 ROGER SHEPPARD CHRISTINE SINGLETON ROD SMITH STEVE STEHLIK NEIL STEINER JEFF STEINMAN JULIA STERNER MIKE SWAINK RANDY SWEET KRISTINE TETEN MARY THAYER KATHY THOMPSON Seniors To Travel Diverse Pathways In Years To Come SUSAN TRAIL DIANA VALDEZ JEFF VAN RENAN JANE VOELKER ALLEN WEIBLE CONNIE WEIK ELLEN WENZEL KATHY WILLIAMSON SHARON WILLIS Joni Yost Is Junior Class Leader ABOVK LEFT: Debbie Peterson, treasurer, and I a-A nne Ehlers, secretary. ABOVE: RIGHT: Debbie DeBolt, vice-president. Joni Yost, president, try the carriages at Arbor Lodge. The junior class was not great in numbers, only about 130, but they handled their share of the school’s activities. Ree Miyoshi and Brenda Barret had major roles in the fall musical. Tim Reuter was busy quarter-backing and Randy Landwehr was making touchdowns. Some of the girls spent hours painting Bicentennial fire hydrants. Clark Randle spent several weeks in Africa as an exchange student, and Cindy Potter hosted Eva Eriksson of Sweden in her home for the school year. Paula Whitwell became the first female student manager of the football team. David Adkins David Ailes Dara Allgood Theresa Anderson Mike Arthur Rhonda Arthur 62 Juniors Brenda Barrett Carolyn Bassinger Bonnie Bohl Mike Bohlen Kathy Brooke Sharon Brwon Bill Brown Cheryl Bruns I eAnn Burger Nancy Burkhart Russell Carlson Colleen Carroll V i Cindv Potter visits with her foreign exchange student guest. Clark Randle, himself an exchange student in Africa, poses with his guest. Len Gutierrez. •Juniors 63 Cappy Case Kelly Chaney Gordon Clark Kim Clark Diane Clevenger Jim Cutter Carl Cook Mike Crouse Jeff Crunk Jeff Cullin' Ronda Cunningham Craig Davis Julie Davison Todd Dawson Debbie DeBolt Delbert Dennis Robert Dillon I eAnne Ehlers Eva Eriksson Denise Ervin 64 Juniors Pam Fox Carleen Frakes Steve Gibbany Kathy Glover Kim Grimes Ca role Groce Jayme Gruber Steve Gut ha Is David Hall Alan Harker Scott Harpster Debbie Hastings .John Haupt Dave Heng Chris Hofer Jeff Holman Jerry Hotsenpillar Donnie Hoyle Ruth Humphrey Randy Kennell Juniors 65 Juniors Find Time For Snow Games Janet King Chuck Knott Kim Kramer Debbie Kreifels Kandy Landwehr Arta Lima Rita Long Greg Mann ABOVE: Kim Clark and Dara Allgood have friendly snowball fight with Susan Weldon. AT RIGHT: Rita Long. Alice Renken. and Arta Lima receive class rings. 66 Juniors Kim Martin Bret Mather Robert Merritt Ree Miyoshi Cheryl Mover Duane McCauley Carlene Neeman Dmnie Neeman .James Neil Millie Nerison It must be here somewhere. It has to l e here somewhere. I knew it was here all the time! Juniors 67 Hod Nincehelser Larry Nuss Doug Orndorff Larrv Palmer David Patton Christy Peterson Debbie Peterson Louie Peterson Rex Peterson Beth Petro Cindy Potter Bill Brown. Jeff Crunk, and Dave Heng try to put a tractor in running order. 68 Juniors Cyndy Schneider •Jim Schneider •John Schneider (leorge Schweitzer Kevin Sharp Kim Kramer practices culinary arts. Sheldon Sharp Tom Sharp Russ Sheppard Mary Si person Scott Simms Scot Simond Annette Smith Laurie Snodgrass Tami Snyder Ronita Spale Bill Starner Juniors 69 Mitch Stein Michelle Stivers Joyce Stoll Ix ri Stortenbecker Ricky Straw David Stukenholtz Teresa Sweeney Darrel Tedrow Brent Timko Tom Tyson Tina Valdez Ron Vogel Karen Waggoner Susan Weldon Don Wenzel Paula Whitwell Pat Williams Tim Woodruff Steve Wusk Joni Yost 70 Juniors Sophomores Elect Brenda President Brenda Willis was elected president of one of the largest sophomore classes to enter NCHS. They numbered 159, but after a few drops and adds, the year ended with 153. Sharing the carriage with Brenda (at the left) are Craig Marshall, vice-president, and in the rear, Devis Dillman, treasurer, and Dave Lacy, secretary. During the year, the sophomores used their diverse abilities to join in team sports, musical groups, (Cheryl Gigstad was chosen for FFA choir) and other activities. Next to the teachers, they were underdogs in the Homecoming contests. Terri Abernathy Kathy Albrecht Adolfo Aldana Regolio Aldana Kelly Arnold Brenda Avery Jerry Barrett Tom Barton Gary Bassinger Keaton Beaumont Roger Beccard Mary Jo Bennett Sophomores 71 Sophomores Meet Class Requirements Sophomores have less free choice of classes than do upper classmen. They are required to take one semester of English and one of speech. They have to take a full year of biology and American history. Optional courses can be taken in areas such as home ec, shop, business, foreign language, and agriculture. The school also offers many extra-curricular activities that they can participate in. Many of the students are kept busy with clubs, the school musical and play, dances and sports. Tom Bennett Pat Boyer Tammy Brixey Julie Brockhaus Barbara Campbell Larry Campbell Ken Carlson Willy Carlson Monty Carnes Cindy Case Laurie Chamberlain Jerry Cody 72 Sophomores Gary Cohn •Jim Cooper Diana Cole Jeff Cullin Kristie Curtis Carol Davis Kristie Davis Gary Denniston Karla DeVorss Devis Dillman Tim Dority Peggy Duvall OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Terri Abernathy. Peggy Gilliland, and Devis Dillman concentrate on a problem in biology lab. LEFT: John Voelker flashes a smile at his audience while giving a speech. ABOYrE: Everyone seems to be studying hard in applied math. Sophomores 73 - Joni Eaton Tony England Kevin Ervin Nile Farris Pam Fielder Terry Fletcher Steven Fossberg Teri Fox Gary Fraser Gary Frazier Tim Garrett Cheryl Gigstad Peggy Gilliland Jeff Glur Paula Greene Dale Grundman Mark Grundman Judy Guhde Mary Hall Michael Hall 74 Sophomores Dale Hammers Pat Hart Larry Hathaway Jill Haupt Marty Haverty Diane Hellerich Richard Hellerich Jane Heng Don Hershev Colleen Hoffman Sheryl Homer David Hoyle Lisa Hoyle Rodney Huffman Victor Johns Joy Johnson Larrv Jordan Linda Kattes Chris Keene Doug Keesler Sophomores 75 Sophomores Show Artistic Talents While some members of the sophomore class joined in group activities others brought forth their individual talents. Don Hershey showed his artistic talent by doing the art work for this publication. Kathy Singleton received a superior rating at district speech and advanced to the state speech contest. And still others concentrated on their academic work. Dale Grundman, Scott Vanderveen, Steve White, and Peggy Giliiand are busy reading in English class. Jerry Reran Rich King Angie Koberstein Mary Konvalin Curt Kreifels Mitch Krenk Dave Lacy Greg LaMaster Don Lechner Larry Lunderville Craig Marshall Judy Martin 6 Sophomores David May bee Roger McCauley Michelle McGowan Robin McKone Bob Mead Sony Mead Tim Nelsen Sandy Nerison Terry Nerison Kathy Nincehelser Debra Nosky Brent O’Pelt ABOVE: Lisa Wolfe. Kelly Arnold, and Russ Smith play with the animals at the FFA barn yard. RIGHT: Rod Schreiner works hard on his shop project. Sophomores 77 Sophomore Class Is One Of Largest Jerry Osborn Lonnie Ostransky Tim Ostransky Mary Palmtag Cory Panko Bill Peterson Cathy Peterson Randy Peterson Mary Pickering Debbi Pieper Allen Pummel Teri Rhinehart Debbie Richards Kristy Rico Bill Rose Kevin Ross Wes Royal Steve Saathoff 78 Sophomores Brenda Schneider Debbie Sharp Tracy Sharp Roger Sheib Steven Simond Kathy Singleton Mike Sinner Russ Smith Joann Sparr Dave Spidell Diana Spidell Vickie Stein Jerry Steinman Kay Stivers Ellen Stoll Marsha Stortenbecker Jane Heng applies paint to a model of a human heart during biology1 class. Sophomores 79 John Voelker Mitch Voyles Allan Walters Ardell Weible Bruce Weible 80 Sophomores Michael Teten Lori Thomas Joe Thomasson Brad Trail Tammy Tyson Scott VanderVeen Laurie VanderWal Diane Viox Wes Weinman Sophomore class sponsor Gary Carlson tries to get Dave Lacy under control with his handy squirt bottle. Sophs Participate In Many Activities Although the upper classmen usually get “top-billing”, the sophomores are needed to keep many organizations running. Their enthusiasm and manpower are felt in large organizations such as band, choir, FBLA, and FFA. There also has to be a “Loser” when the seniors and juniors win the games at homecoming. Gary Cohn and Tom Bennett, at the left and Craig Marshall in the background practice for stage band. Lisa Wolfe Brad Yost Joan Weldon Steve White Todd Whited Linda Williamson Brenda Willis Terry Wilson Kevin Withee Rhonda Witty NOT PICTURED: Lyle Chaney Rod Schreiner Sophomores 81 Freshman Class Annette Abernathy •Jenita Asbaugh Sherri Ball Kevin Barrett Robin Barrett •Jeannea Beaumont Bruce Beccard Norma Beccard Diane Behrends •Jim Behrends Debra Bennett Kim Bird Cheryl Blakeman Jim Boeche Jim Bohlen Jeff Bohlen Stuart Broers Kristy Brooke Gene Brown Bob Christiansen 82 Freshmen Mike Clark Mvrna Clark Kathy Clutter Lori Corbin Kathv Cruickshank Phil Cruickshank Freshmen Take Classes; Preview Life at NCHS Although the freshmen hold most of their classes at junior high, some of them spend part of their day at senior high. For the first time in many years, the senior high choir included the freshmen instead of having a separate choir for the freshmen at junior high. Some of the freshmen also have P.E., shop and agriculture classes at senior high. Some of the high school clubs also have freshmen members. These clubs are FBLA, FHA, and FFA. Freshmen 83 Mr. Hanks Principal For Three Years Terrie Cullin Robert Cutler Mary Dankof Susan Davis Scott Dawson Steve Dennis Mr. .Jim Hanks, the junior high principal, sits at a desk in the parlor of Wildwood Period House. He has been at the junior high for three years. Clint Denniston Mike Doty Max Eddy Steve Eden Randy Edmiston Brenda Ehlers Jim Eilers Peg Fielder 84 Freshmen Three Teachers Added To Faculty Earlene Frakes .Jane Gangel Ron Gieseking Rick Gilman Robert Givehand Verna Goff Dave Grooman Cathy Gunn Deb Hall Vera Harker Robert Hartman Vicki Hastings Doug Haupt Deanna Hauptman Junior high teachers SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Joyce R( idy. English: Mrs. Suzanne Curtis, typing; and Mr. Richard Gibson, civics. STANDING: Mr. Duane Choutka. science. Freshmen 85 Teresa Henderson Jody Herman Scott Herzog David Heye Richard Hickey Cheryl Holland Robin Horst Jody Hoskins Jeff Hotsenpillar Debra House Jane Howell Tom Hume Lonnie Hutchins Mark Johnson Jim Kattes Larry Reran Junior high teachers: Mr. Rodney Montang, math; Mr. Larry Moore, physical education; Mrs. Elaine Choutka, math; and I Miss Diane Larsen, physical education. 86 Freshmen Ken King Tim Kline Mike Lawrence Clark I echner Jim Marion Kim Marion Rocky Marion Terry Marunda Mark Masked Mary McDonald Tim McGinnis Sandi McRoberts Lonnie Mead Dan Miller D ri Moles Larry Moyer Diane Murphy Tony Nebelsick Janelle Neeman Mike Nesiba Freshmen 87 Celeste Noskv Kandy Olsen Karen Olsen Joy Osborn Stan Pieper Doug Platte Jane Porter Dana Reed Randy Reinhard Kristi Reuter Ron Rhoades Vicky Rippetto Cindy Scharp Ron Schomerus Keith Schreiter Keith Schumacher The freshmen cheerleaders for the junior high basketball teams’ 1975-76 season were, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. Deanna Hauptman. Norma Beccard, Cheryl Blakeman, Sherri Ball, and Lori Moles. 88 Freshmen Mini-Courses Offered At School’s End Mini-courses were held at junior high for the seventh, eighth and ninth graders the last week of school, May 20-26. Several courses were offered, such as boys’ cooking, bowling, cheerleading, horsemanship, macrame, pottery, swimming, and tennis. This was the second year mini-courses were offered for junior high students. These freshmen appear to be having a good time while waiting for the bell to let them out of class. John Seals John Sedlacek Handy Shallenberger Dan Sheair Larry Simond Dennis Snodgrass Mitch Snyder Terri Snyder Duane Starner Mike Stephens Kim Sterner Brian Stoll Fresh men 89 Fred Stoll Janet Stoll Joan Stoll Lori Stoll Beverly Straw Phil Straw Rick Straw Deanna Stukenholtz Bonnie Tellez Barb Teten Janet Theisfeld Kevin Thorne Freshman Boys Are Successful In Their Sports The freshman football team finished the 1975 season and their junior high football career undefeated. As seventh graders they finished their season with a 1-0-2 record, and their eight and ninth grade records were both 5-0. The basketball team also had an outstanding season as freshmen with an 8-1 record. They also earned second place in the Twin River Tourney. Mr. Richard Gibson is the coach for both teams. The freshman cheerleaders for the 1975 football season from left to right: Terrie Cullin, Susan Davis, Lori Corbin, Jane Gangel, and Terri Snyder. 90 F reshmen Jerry Timko Tammy Vail Joel VanderVeen Laura Wachter Don Wallace Danny Walter Shirley Walters Ix ri Warren Marcia Weston Richard Wilberger Teresa Wright Rick Wurtele Mr. Richard Gibson keeps his civics class in order by carrying a big stick and speaking softly. These freshmen girls are keeping their eyes on Mrs. Charlotte Mabie while they are singing in choir (RIGHT). Freshmen NOT PICTl RED: Jill Baker and Melanie Greenamyer Freshmen 91 Social events are very important to most people. They are a time to relax and forget the struggles and hardships of day to day living. It’s nice to be able to get out and do things with friends and those special people in our lives. Popular social functions have included square dances, fairs, ice cream socials, and barn dances. High schools are almost a society in themselves. Homecoming and holiday dances have been a part of the high school life for years and the prom is the ultimate social event. These social gatherings are a part of our education. We meet new friends and new, enjoyable experiences. The magic of these special moments will linger in our minds for many years as we recall our good times. The public library has been available for study or pleasure for a long time. Society 93 Seniors Chosen Homecoming Royalty TOP LEFT: Carl Abbott was crowned Homecoming King. BOTTOM LEFT: Carl Abbott crowns Diane Richards Homecoming Queen. Other candidates for Homecoming were (TOP ROW) Jeff VanRenan. Lori Schneider, Mark Wurtele. Tammy Cooksey, Bret Harpster, Susan Foster. BOTTOM ROW: Susan Allen. Kvle Mabie. Lonnie Bane. Cindy Hall, John Golden, and Ellen Wenzel. 94 Homecoming Homecoming 95 Week Of Activities Include Parade CLOCKWISE: Ron Vogel and Jim Neil capture a Syracuse Rocket. Lisa Wolfe tries her skills in the obstacle course. Janet King and Mrs. Berger dressed for the “50’s” day. Mr. Rathe tries spinning his head on a bat. A “Rocket” is thrown in the bonfire. OPPOSITE PAGE CLOCKWISE: The FFA float took first place in the parade. The next two trucks were entries in the parade. Bob Mead, Bill Peterson, Dave Lacy, and Tom Barton rode in style. Brent Timko and Mitch Stein drove three-wheelers, Mexican style. 96 Homecoming Contest, Bonfire, Games, and Dance Spirit built by contest, a parade, a snakedance, and a bonfire made the '75 Homecoming worth waiting for. The Student Council sponsored skill contests including an obstacle course, peanut pushing, and water drinking. On Thursday students and teachers dressed up in what they thought they would wear if they were going to school in 1950. On Friday each organization who wished decorated a car for the afternoon parade, the FFA boys took first place. Syracuse won the football game 7 to 6. Carl Abbott and Diane Richards were crowned King and Queen at the dance. Homecoming 97 Carl, Diane Reign As King And Queen Homecoming Week Ends With Dance Among fourteen boys and girls, Carl Abbott and Diane Richards were chosen Homecoming King and Queen for 1975. They were chosen by the entire student body a week before the dance. Their attendants were Susan Allen and Kyle Mabie, Susan Foster and Bret Harpster, Cindy Hall and Lonnie Bane, Lori Schneider and Jeff Van Renan, and Ellen Wenzel and John Golden. The Pep Club was in charge of the decoration of the gym. Pep Club members chose Carrie Barton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barton, and David Blecha, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Blecha, to be crown bearers. Pam Rowen, 1975 Homecoming Queen crowned the new King. Attendants received silver football necklaces. Queen Diane was presented with a bouquet of red roses and a gold football necklace. 98 Homecoming CLOCKWISE: Chris Singleton and her date dance. Spectators watch the crowning. Exchange students enjoy their first American dance. CAJUN, a hand from Lincoln, played for the dance. Part of the large crowd enjoying the dance. Homecoming 99 FFA Boys Choose Seven Candidates 100 FFA Dance In the spring of 1975, seven girls were chosen to be Future Farmers of America Sweetheart candidates. They were chosen from the junior class by the entire FFA chapter. These girls received the FFA T-shirts. The FFA Sweetheart is chosen at the fall dance by those attending. They were escorted by members of FFA. The FFA Chapter organized the dance. Dave Blecha is the FFA sponsor. THIS PAGE (CLOCKWISE): The FFA Sweetheart was chosen from Tammy Cooksey, Sue Harrah, Kim Kreifels. OPPOSITE PAGE (CLOCKWISE): Chris Singleton, Ellen Wenzel, Diane Richards, and Susan Foster. FFA Dance 101 The annual Future Farmers of America dance was held in the school gym on October 11. The band Polychrome provided the music. Susan Foster was chosen as this year’s Sweetheart. She received a FFA jacket, a necklace, and a bouquet of red roses. THIS PAGE (CLOCKWISE): The candidates and their escorts dance. The band Polychrome provided the music. John Haupt and Roger McCauley work at concessions. Students dance to the music. OPPOSITE PAGE (CLOCKWISE): Susan Foster. FFA Sweetheart, and Greg Kreifels. FFA president, dance the royalty dance. Susan and Greg pose for a picture. Susan poses by the FFA chapter symbol. FFA Dance 103 OPPOSITE PAGE (CLOCKWISE): Senior Holiday attendants were Sue Harrah and Bret Harpster. Jeff Van Kenan and Cindy Hall, Tammy Cooksey and Kay Baker. Lonnie Bane and Lisa Eilers. THIS PAGE (CLOCKWISE): Devis Dillman and her date vote for king and queen. Randy Sweet and Cappy Case get punch. Junior attendants were Javme Gruber, Christy Peterson, Craig Davis, and Joni Yost. Sophomore attendants were Steve Saathoff. Lisa Wolfe, Dave Lacey, and Robin McKone. Holiday 105 John, Sue Crowned Holiday Royalty Christmas trees, holly, and mistletoe created a festive atmosphere for the Holiday dance. The music was provided by the “Blue Skv” band of Lincoln. John Golden and Susan Allen were crowned King and Queen at the dance. Kathy Saathoff, the 1974 Holiday Queen, crowned John and he in turn crowned Sue. King and Queen candidates were Tammy Cooksey and Ray Baker, Lisa Eilers and Lonnie Bane, Cindy Hall and Jeff VanRenan, and Sue Harrah and Bret Harpster. The sophomore and junior classes chose two girls and two boys from their classes to serve as attendants to the king and queen. The sophomores were Robin McKone and Dave Lacy, and Lisa Wolfe and Steve Saathoff. The juniors were Christy Peterson and Jayme Gruber, and Jonie Yost and Craig Davis. THIS PAGE: John and Sue received crowns of holly, and Sue received red roses. OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE: Tim Regler and his date, Eva Eriksson arrive at the dance. Sue Allen, Keaton Beaumont, Carrie Krenk, and Bret Harpster enjoy a slow dance. Kristie Davis, Bob Dillion, Julie Brockhaus, and I auri VanderWal take a short rest. Students enjoy resting with a slow dance after stepping to the fast pace of Rock n Roll. The “Blue Sky” band plays many favorites. 106 Holiday Holiday 107 Fun Nite Theme Is American Holiday THIS PAGE (CLOCKWISE): Kin Bret and Queen Cindy dance the royalty dance. Students ’ get down” to the music. Chauta-qua Road Band played for the dance. Last year’s Fun Nite King. Jeff Ehlers, gives Queen Cindy a congratulatory kiss. Joy Panko and Mark McKone announce the attendants. OPPOSITE PAGE. (CLOCKWISE): Attendants were Kyle Mabie and Sue Harrah. Lori Schneider and Jeff Van Renan. Lonnie Bane and Lisa Eilers. and Ray Baker and Tammy Cooksey. 108 Fun Nite LM r Fun Nite 109 Students Try Skill Games At Fun Nite 110 Fun Nite Student Council ‘Roasts’ Principal At Stage Show PREVIOUS PAGE CLOCKWISE: Larry Hathaway is amazed by all the different games at Fun Nite 76. Susan Davis and Jane Porter show off the glasses they won. I eAnn Ehlers coaxes Scott Simms to try his luck at the jewelry spin. People of all ages enjoyed the games at Fun Nite 76. Miss Jorene Cole, English teacher, works in a booth. Joni Yost and Mike Arthur wonder who will be next to ‘tip the cat’. THIS PAGE TOP T,0 BOTTOM: Mr. Carl Fielder, principal, takes his turn at roasting Student Council members. Bret Harpster, Lonnie Bane, John Golden. Dave Lacy, and Cindy Hall at the stage show. Tom Mead, Mark McKone. Bret Harpster, and John Golden watch Roger Sheppard show off his muscles. Mr. Gary DeBolt. band director, and his son Scott show their talent for directing the band. Kim Kreifels tries to talk Cindy Hall into selling her cigars. Fun Nite 111 Cindy And Bret Crowned At Fun Nite After a fun-filled carnival and a multi-talented stage show, what could be a more perfect ending to a perfect evening than a swinging dance? In charge of this final event was the Yearbook and Otoean staffs, sponsored by Mrs. Lois Berger. The theme was “An American Holiday.” NCHS students chose five couples for candidates: Tammy Cooksey and Ray Baker, Lisa Eilers and Lonnie Bane, Cindy Hall and Bret Harpster, Sue Harrah and Kyle Mabie, and Lori Schneider and Jeff VanRenan. Each candidate carried two flags and wore a red, white, and blue hat. Joy Panko and Mark McKone introduced the candidates. Sally Broers and Jeff Ehlers, last year’s royalty, crowned Bret Harpster and Cindy Hall as King and Queen of Fun Nite ’76. 112 Fun Nite Prom Is Festive Spring Occasion OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Bret Harpster and Cindy Hall were crowned King and Queen of Fun Nite ’76. Lonnie Bane, Lisa Eilers, Kyle Mabie, Sue Harrah, Bret Harpster (king), Cindy Hall (queen), Lori Schneider, Jeff Van Renan, Tammy Cooksey, and Ray Baker serve as Fun Nite royalty. THIS PAGE TOP ROW LEFT: Chris Hofer and Debbie Royal and Kris Teten and Billy Hill wonder if this is the right spot to dance. Cindy Hall, senior class president, and Joni Yost, junior class president, enjoy the swing along with their dates Gaylon Moyer and Craig Davis. BOTTOM ROW LEFT: LeAnn Ehlers, Debbie Peterson, Debbie Hastings, Debbie DeBolt, and Kim Kramer decorate refreshment tables. Randy Kennel and his date Rita Long enjoy the punch. Prom 113 Juniors Create Rainbow Of Delight Members of the junior class had two money-making projects to raise money for the senior prom. They began early in the year. Raffle tickets for one hundred gallons of gasoline were sold and the winner was announced at halftime of the Homecoming football game. Juniors also sold candy bars. Junior class members worked hard all week making their prom enjoyable for the seniors. Many students worked early in the mornings and late at night to meet the deadline. THIS PAGE TOP: “Matthew” from Lincoln provided the music for the dance. BELOW: Debbie Kreifels, Randy Landwehr, Steve Vogel. Lisa Eilers, Lori Schneider. Jeff Van Renan, and Rick Hansen take a break from the dance to enjoy the refreshments. Joni McClane and her date enjoy the punch and music. Debbie DeBolt and Debbie Peterson work hard on making the flowers look just right. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM: Students enjoy a slow dance. The band was also good for just listening. Juniors put the finishing touches on prom. Juniors, Seniors Dance Somewhere Over The Rainbow “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” was the theme. It all started with the grand march led by junior class president Joni Yost and her date Craig Davis. They were followed by senior class president Cindy Hall and her date Gaylon Moyer. The theme was created by making a multi-colored rainbow that was surrounded by mountains and a sunset. A yellow brick road led to the rainbow. “Matthew” from Lincoln provided the music. Refreshments of cookies, mints, peanuts, and punch were served. After the dance students attended the drive-in movie which was “House On Skull Mountain.” When the movie was over, some went home and some had more places to go; thus ending the imaginative evening with the thought of a beautiful rainbow. FFA Wins ‘Almost Anything Goes’ Mr. Robert Rathe and his DECA “Do-Rights” initiated a new and exciting all-school contest. The contest was a take-off from the new television series “Almost Anything Goes.” Our contest, Anything Goes, was held in a crowded, noisy gym. There were many participants and an equally large number of onlookers who cheered their favorites and jeered the rest. Eight school organizations entered their elite members in hopes of capturing the honor and prestige of victory. Each club posted a $5.00 entry fee and spectators were charged $.25 admission. This money provided pizza and lemonade for everyone after the contests. There were three events, the blind football kick, the five-legged race, and the obstacle course. The Pep Club girls captured the blind football kick, the Lettermen’s Club conquered the five-legged race, and the FFA won the obstacle course. DECA and FFA tied in the overall standings, and FFA won the tie breaker for the championship. If the contest is held next year, it will probably be much larger and even more exciting. This year’s project chairman was Lori Lechner from DECA. PREVIOUS PAGE CLOCKWISE: Greg Mann concentrates on jumping rope to win first place in the obstacle course. Miss Jan Wulf and Mr. Jim Callen give times to Mrs. Pam Glover to record. Many students had fun watching the contests. Judy Gudhe races to eat her banana first. THIS PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM: Vicki Haupt, Monty Carnes, Russ Smith, Ray Baker, and (NOT PICTURED) John Haupt try their luck in the five-legged race. Devis Dillman. Peggy Gilliland. Jane Heng, and Cindy Hastings help in the kitchen making lemonade and pizza. Anything Goes 117 Cultures have always formed groups. Many of them were for the elite or certain honored people. Some were groups of people that have a common interest or common goals. Some groups have formed because of prejudices or arrogance. Other organizations began as a result of people wanting to be able to help. Our society has many clubs, organizations and groups, and other schools have followed the pattern. Many of these groups are large with goals common to those of the community, such as Future Farmers of America or Future Business Leaders. Some are an elite group like Thespians and National Honor Society. Although many things have changed, in ways, people are the same. We still divide into our own groups and cliques. Nebraska's first newspaper was published in the old blockhouse. Now the place is used as a recreational facility called Fort Teen. Organizations 119 Band Performs In Many Parades; Band members FRONT, LEFT TO RIGHT: Joy Panko, Mary Pickering, Pam Fielder, Debby Sharp, Rhonda Arthur, Susan Weldon, Cheryl Bruns, Teresa Sweeney, Pam Cooper. Theresa Anderson, Pat Williams, Ree Miyoshi, Diane Clevenger, Kim Sharp. Band members made numerous appearances as a marching unit, stage group, pep group, or concert group. They played at all home wrestling meets, football and basketball games, and also at many out-of-town games. Their appearances included Shrine parade in Lincoln in August, Hamburg Popcorn Festival, Nebraska City Applejack Festival, Plattsmouth King Korn Kamival, and Nebraska City Homecoming parade in September, Grand Island Harvest of Harmony in October. They went to the Nebraska Marching Band contest in Lincoln, where they received a “3”. A miniband played for the musical “South Pacific”. They participated at districts at Auburn and the Arbor Day parade April 25. BACK: Marsha Stortenbecker, Linda Kattes, Colleen Hoffman, Peggy Gilliland, Kim Clark, Joyce Stoll, Susan Allen, Julie Brockhaus, Joan Weldon, Carol Davis, Kris Lechner, Brenda Willis, Terri Abernathy, Glen Cohn, Rita Long. OPPOSITE PAGE, FRONT; Leonard Gutierrez, Victor Johns, Bill Rose, Tim Reuter, Robin McKone, Lonnie Ostransky, Mitch Krenk, Brent Palmer. Tom Bennett, Kyle Mabie, Gary Cohn, Kevin Withee, Lori Stortenbecker, Lisa Wolfe. BACK: Wes Royal, Don Wenzel, 120 Band Marches In Contest, Gives Concerts Craig Marshall, Bob Dillon, Kevin Sharp, Lonnie Neeman, Keaton Beaumont, Debbie Royal, Chris Hofer, Tim Ostransky, Steve Saathoff, John Grundman, Devis Dillman, Tim Nelson. Band officers for the 1975-76 school year were (OPPOSITE PAGE, FRONT,), John Grundman, president, Craig Marshall, sophomore representative, Rita Long, junior representative, Susan Allen, vice-president. BACK: Chris Hofer, drum major. Gary DeBolt, director, Devis Dillman, sophomore representative, Glen Cohn, senior representative, Tim Reuter, secretary. THIS PAGE, BELOW: Awards presented at the annual music banquet were Craig Marshall, outstanding sophomore, Cindy Hastings, John Philip Sousa award, Chris Hofer, Arian Foundation award. This year the band went to the drum corps style of marching and was the first band in the state to do so. It was hoped that this style would be easier to do and more impressive than the regular kind. Flag and rifle drill teams were also included. In November a Bicentennial concert was presented. It featured “The Battle of Trenton”, a musical version of the battle between the Americans and the British. John Grundman, Susan Allen, Cindy Hastings, Tim Woodruff, Tim Reuter, and Chris Hofer were named to Who’s Who Among High School Band Students. Band 121 1st ROW: Lori Stoll. Cathy Brooke, Rhonda Arthur. Ree Miyoshi, Cindy Hastings, Rita Long, Pat Williams, Rod Smith, Neil Steiner, Gary Frazier, Tony Nebelsick. 2nd ROW: Laurie Vander Wal, Karla Devross, Brenda Schneider, Debbie Pieper, Cindy Potter, Steve Saathoff, Keaton Beaumont, Dave Lacy. Tim Regler, Tim Nelson, Russ Smith. Glen Cohn. 3rd ROW: Linda Kattes, Sony Mead, Sandy Nerison, Carol Schaefer, Robin Barrett, Cheryl Moyer, Brenda Chapin, Kevin Thorn, Doug Platt, Duane Starner, Pat Hart, Chris Hofer. 4th ROW: Terri Abernathy, Kristie Curtis, Brenda Avery, Devis Dillman, Kristie Davis, Teresa Sweeney, Susan Weldon, Mary McDonald, Sue Harrah, Tim Reuter, Len Gutierrez, Bob Dillon. Tom Mead, Randy Kennell, Randy Chapin, Mitch Stein. CITY SINGERS ABOVE. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Teri Rhinehart, Rod Smith, Brenda Barrett. Keaton Beaumont. Rhonda Arthur, Steve Saathoff, Ree Miyoshi, Tim Regler, Vickie Stein. Tim Reuter, Vicki Hastings, Tim Nelson, Devis Dillman. Neil Steiner, Lori Stortenbecker, Tom Mead, Sue Harrah, Lonnie Bane, and Cindy Hastings. MADRIGALS. BELOW, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW: Ree Miyoshi, Brenda Barrett. Rhonda Arthur, LeAnn Burger, Vickie Stein, Russ Smith, Rod Smith, Cindy Hastings, Steve Saathoff. SECOND ROW: Neil Steiner. Tim Nelson, Tim Regler, Lori Stortenbecker, Sue Harrah, Lonnie Bane, Chris Hofer, Glen Cohn, Devis Dillman, Tom Mead. Kristy Curtis. FIRST ROW: Pam Fielder. Theresa Anderson. Diane Viox, Ellen Stoll, Colleen Hoffman. Tammy Tyson, Julie Brockhaus, Connie Weik, Kim Sharp. Kathy Cruikshank, Debbie Peterson. SECOND ROW: Brenda Barrett, Sherri Ball, Brenda Willis, Cheryl Gigstad, Tracy Sharp, Vickie Stein, Beverly Straw, Teresa Wright, Marsha Stor- Stortenbecker, Judy Guhde, Kathy Albrect, Judy Martin, Jane Heng. THIRD ROW: Vickie Hastings, Peggy Gilliland, Carol Davis, Debra House, Janelle Neeman, Janet Thiesfeld, Angie Koberstein. Annette Abernathy, LeAnn Burger, Cindy Brook, Debbie Royal, Nancy Burkhart. FOURTH ROW: Rhonda Witty, Norma Beccard, Ten Rhinehart. Janet Stoll. Mary Dankof, Verna Goff, Lori Stortenbecker, Cindy Case, Lisa Wrolfe. Robin McKone. Diane Clevenger, Diana Murphy, Myrna Clark, Bonnie Tellez, I eAnn Elhers, Terri Cullin, Terri Snyder, Jeanna Beaumont. Choir Participates In Many Concerts, Rates Contest ‘2’ The NCHS choir was busy the first part of the 1975-76 school year with the musical ‘South Pacific’ which drew quite a crowd for three performances. After this production the choir started practicing for their Christmas concert. In February the choir gave their mid-winter concert. Following this they began practicing for the district music contest held in Auburn. The choir rated a ‘2’. Their last performance was a concert on April 27. LEFT ABOVE: Mrs. Mabie conducts choir. LEFT BELOW: The choir accompanists are Brenda Barrett, Mrs. Joyce Schreiner, and Diane Clevenger. Choir 123 NC-FBLA Chapter Largest In State FBLA members were active in promoting community projects such as helping with the March of Dimes, painting fire hydrants, and selling candy bars. They also sold breakfast (donuts and juice) for two days during FBLA Week and sponsored an all-school cook-out. TOP RIGHT. LEFT TO RIGHT: Cheryl Gigstad, Jeanna Beaumont, Jane Porter, Jane Gangel, Cathy Peterson, Vicki Stein, Vicki Hastings, Peggy Fielder, Susan Davis, Brenda Willis, Tracy Sharp, Lori Vanderwal, Pam Fielder, Debbie Hall. Rita Long. Kim Kramer. Christy Peterson, Karla DeVorss, Julie Sterner, Bob Dillon. Tom Mead. Debbie Hasting, Debbie DeBolt, Diane Richards, Annette Smith, Marty Haverty, Mitch Krenk, Steve Saathoff, John Voelker, Victor Johns, Steve Wusk, Bob Mead, Lisa Eilers, Mike Sinner, Bill Peterson, Dave Lacy. BOTTOM LEFT: Diana Murphy, Kathy Clutter, Laura Wachter, Jean Mason, Cindy Hall, Bev Straw, Carolyn Bassinger, Kim Marion, Phyllis Gudhe, Mary McDonald, Tammy Vail, Janet Stoll, Vera Harker, Cindy Potter, Peggy Gilliland, Marsha Stortenbecker, Chris McCord, Diane Erwin, Dara Allgood, Janet Gibbany, Karen Waggoner, Carol Davis, Angie Koberstein, Kristy Curtiss. LeAnn Ehlers, Lori Snodgrass. LeAnn Burger, Myma Clark, Annette Abernathy, Cheryl Homer, Carol Groce. Denise Ervin. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Abernathy and Miss Wulf sample the wares of the all-school cookout. The cooks are Debbie Debolt and Tammy Cooksey. 124 FBLA DECA Students Hold Part-Time Jobs DECA had a membership of 35, 29 of them being employed on a part-time basis. The club’s activities included helping with Apple Jack, state convention, fund raising campaign, and an employer-employee banquet. They also sponsored the “Anything Goes Contest” and had a new-old member picnic in the fall. PICNICKERS AT LEFT. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: a guest, Lonnie Bane, Russ Smith, (two unidentified) John Palmtag, Mr. Robert Rathe, sponsor, Debbie Neels. Rick Rulla, Allan Harker, Joe Lutz, Steve Shallenberger, Mike Swaink, John Grund-man, Lori Lechner, Carlene Neeman, Doug Orndorff (background.) DECA officers (BELOW LEFT. LEFT TO RIGHT): Lori Lechner, Cindy Hall, Lonnie Bane, Kim Kramer, Debbie Peterson, and Mr. Rathe. BELOW: Joe Letz, Kim Kreifels, and Janice Bond (in background) study in Mr. Rathe’s class. DECA 125 FHA Entertain Children, Mothers FHA painted fire hydrants for the Bicentennial, had a Christmas party for underprivileged children, hosted a soup supper and had a kidnap breakfast. The members also enjoyed a tasting tea, a banquet with their mothers, and attended conventions. Joni Yost was elected district historian. FHA members are (FRONT ROW) Nancy Burkhart, Katie Oetgen, Kathy Singleton, Joni Yost. SECOND ROW: Kristy Curtis, Cheryl Gigstad, LeAnn Burger. THIRD ROW: Teri Fox, Kris Lechner, Colleen Carroll, Mary Sigerson. FOURTH ROW: Stacy Martineau, Laurie VanderWal, Julie Brockhaus, Brenda Schneider. TOP ROW: Mrs. Pam Glover, sponsor, Ree Miyoshi, Carole Groce, Brenda Willis. BELOW LEFT are the girls awarded honors at the mother-daughter banquet: Brenda Schneider. Miss F, outstanding sophomore member; Stacy Martineau, Miss FHA, outstanding senior member; Mary Sigerson, Miss H, outstanding junior member. SEATED is Joni Yost, Miss A, outstanding officer. BELOW RIGHT the FHA officers pose in the kitchen of the Wildwood Period House: Susan Foster, secretary; Katie Oetgen, historian; Nancy Burkhart, parliamentarian; Kathy Singleton, treasurer, SEATED, Chris Singleton, president, and Joni Yost, vice-president. FFA members pose in front of Arbor Lodge Park. FRONT ROW: David Patton, Greg Kreifels, Susan Trail, Kris Lechner, Steve Stukenholtz, David Everett. SECOND: Cheryl Gigstad, Sue Allen, Vickie Haupt, Lori Warren. Kathy Singleton, and Duane McCauley. THIRD: Steve Guthals, Randy Peterson, Rocky Marion, Mike Teten, Tim Garrett, and Russ Smith. FOURTH: Scott Schreiter, John Sedlacek, Ronald Schomerus, and Tom Tyson. FIFTH: David Heye, Greg LaMaster, John Haupt, Joy Johnson, Jim Bohlen, Dana Reed, Carl Cook, Larry Moyer, Gary Bassinger, Roger McCauley, Steve Shallenberger, Tim McGinnis, Jeff Hotsenpillar, Dale Grund-man. Brad Trail, and Mr. Blecha, advisor. FFA Active Group In School Contests FFA kept busy with projects at home and contests with other chapters where they won their share of awards. FFA is also fun, such as the Anything Goes Contest and decorating cakes baked by the FHA. Mike Crunk won. Three girls represented the organization in the state band and choir. FFA boys decorate cakes baked by FHA. FRONT: David Patton, Steve Guthals, Greg Kreifels, Mr. Blecha, David Everett. Jeff Crunk, Tim Garrett, Carl Cook. BACK: Kathy Singleton, Sue Foster, Joni Yost, Mrs. Glover, Stacy Martineau, Katie Oetgen, Kris Lechner, Nancy Burkhart. BOTTOM LEFT: Kris, Cheryl, and Sue went to State FFA band and choir. Receiving efficiency awards at Honors Convocation were (FRONT) Randy Peterson, Sue Allen, Susan Trail, David Heye, Dave Everett, and Dale Grundman. BACK: Chuck Ramold, Greg Kreifels, Jeff Crunk, Mike Kreifels. and Mike Teten. Council Asks For Paved Parking Lot The Homecoming activities were organized by the Student Council. In addition, the Student Council sponsored the Holiday Dance and organized the Fun Nite Carnival. The council also worked to improve the school. They fixed the showers in the boys’ locker room and went to the school board to try to get the parking lot paved. The council sponsored the showing of a movie for the entire school. The Student Council members were (FRONT ROW): Tim Nelsen, Cindy Hall. LeAnne Ehlers, Kathy Singleton. Debbie Peterson. Wes Weinman, Susan Allen, Scott Simms. Jim Neil. BACK ROW: Dave Lacey. John Golden, Sheldon Sharp, Terri Abernathy, Bret Harpster, Lonnie Bane, The officers for the 1975-76 year were Susan Allen, secretary; Cindy Hall, president; LeAnne Ehlers. treasurer; Scott Simms, vice-president. and Mr. William Abernathy, the council’s sponsor. 128 Student Council N.H.S. Organizes Career Conference, Fun Nite Show National Honor Society consisted of 15 members with three more members added after the first semester. Members are selected at the end of the junior year by the faculty. Career Conference was organized by the N.H.S. The group was also in charge of the stage show for Fun Nite. They held auditions for the acts and obtained judges. Sue Foster and Bret Harpster were nominated for the N.H.S. Scholarship from our chapter. Sponsor was Richard Johnson, guidance counselor. The officers for the 1975-76 school year were (FRONT ROW) Mr. Richard Johnson, sponsor; Bret Harpster, president; Kyle Mabie, vice-president,. BACK ROW: Susan Allen, secretary; Susan Foster, treasurer. The members of NHS were (FRONT ROW) Robin Dickey, Kim Kreifels, Susan Foster, Susan Allen, Cindy Hastings. Kris Lechner, Phyllis Guhde. BACK ROW: Neil Steiner, Roger Sheppard. Steve Stehlik, Mark McKone, John Golden, Bret Harpster. Kyle Mabie, and Lonnie Bane. NOT PICTURED is Cindy Hall, Joy Panko, and Ellen Wenzel. National Honor Society 129 Yearbook Staff Pays NC Tribute For Bicentennial The yearbook staff took advantage of the Bicentennial to recognize Nebraska City as a historical town. The staff enjoyed a Christmas party with the Otoean staff and decorated for the Fun Nite dance. TOP TO BOTTOM: Members of the yearbook staff are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Bret Harpster, editor. Susan Weldon, Cheryl Bruns. LeAnn Ehlers, Tammy Cooksey, society editor, Lisa Eilers, Kyle Mabie. sports editor, and Terri Fox. NOT PICTURED are Mark McKone, activities editor, Janet King, and Annette Smith. Terri Fox, Tammy Cooksey, Kyle Mabie, LeAnn Ehlers. and Joy Panko prepare the backdrop for Fun Nite. Lisa Eilers, Teresa Anderson, Annette Smith, Dara Allgood, and Debbie DeBolt enjoy the treats at the Christmas party. Bret Harpster, editor, looks to find the right picture. Mrs. Lois Berger sponsors both publications. 130 Pioneer Newspaper Staff Meets Competition For Students’ Time The school paper had problems with staffing. Few students were willing to meet the demands of a deadline and many other activities vied for their time. A journalism class helped during first semester. TOP TO BOTTOM: Members of the Otoean staff are Kim Clark. Pat Williams, Teresa Sweeney. Bill Brown. Diana Valdez, and Joy Panko. Photographers for the yearbook and the Otoean are Pat Williams. Russ Sheppard. Roger Sheppard, and Greg Mann. Joy Panko, co-editor, looks over one of the papers. Chery l Gigstad and Brenda Willis are the first girl photographers. Chris Singleton, co-editor, smiles after reading a good story. Otoean 131 Christian Athletes Work Together The boys’ and girls’ Fellowship of Christian Athletes meet together and sponsor joint projects. The combined FCA took students from the school for the visually handicapped sleigh-riding and have worked at many concessions. Some members attended the FCA State Tournament brunch and seventeen attended the Weekend of Champions. Each group holds two meetings per month, one at a member’s home. Bible study, listening to tapes, and group discussions are their activities. 132 FCA Many Girls Joined Lettermen’s Club Girls have joined the group, but the official name, according to the constitution, is Lettermen. Some call it Letterwinners, but the girls have not requested a change, so the Lettermen’s Club will remain. The group entered a car in the Homecoming parade, operated a penny pitch at Fun Nite, and performed well in the new “Anything Goes” contest. Lettermen won the five-legged race and finished third overall. Lettermen’s Club is financed by proceeds from the pop machine in the lockerroom and dues collected from members. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Boys’ and girls’ FCA. FRONT ROW: Keaton Beaumont, Russ Smith, Lisa Wolfe, Julie Brockhaus, Vickie Stein, Marsha Stortenbecker, and Steve Fossberg. SECOND ROW: James Brockhaus. sponsor, Rod Smith, Lonnie Ostransky, Jim Cooper, Tim Garrett, Craig Marshall, Roger Sheppard, Mary Sigerson. Lori Stortenbecker, and Diane Larson sponsor. THIRD ROW: Wes Royal. John Schneider. Bret Harpster, Tim Ostransky, Mark McKone, Larry Hathaway, Clark Lechner, Terri Abernathy, and Teresa Sweeney. BACK ROW: Tim Reuter and Scott Simms. NOT PICTURED include sponsor Dan Ostransky. OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM: FCA officers are Tim Reuter, vice-president; Mark McKone, secretary; Bret Harpster, president; Julie Brockhaus, girls’ president; Scott Simms, treasurer; Terri Abernathy, vice-president; Teresa Sweeney, treasurer; and Lisa Wolfe, secretary. LETTERMEN. BACK ROW: John Schneider, Scott Simms, Greg Mann, Kathy Glover. Paula Whitwell. FIFTH ROW: Kim Clark. Brenda Willis, Kathy Singleton. Pam Fielder, Gary Cohn. John Haupt, Cappy Case. Russ Smith, Mitch Stein, Randy Kennell. FOURTH ROW: Vickie Haupt, Vicki Stein, Jeff Holman, Tim Garrett, Craig Marshall. Bill Peterson. Teresa Sweeney, Kim Kramer. Tim Woodruff. Todd Dawson. THIRD ROW: Tom Cole. Rick Rulla. Bob Dillon, Keaton Beaumont, Dave Stukenholtz, Curt Kreifels, Larry Hathaway, Steve Stehlik, Kevin Withee. Dave Lacey, Bret Harpster. SECOND ROW: Cindy Hall. Brent Palmer, Ron Vogel, Sheldon Sharp. Larry Palmer. Jim Neil, Tom Mead, Tim Reuter, Gary Gilman, Russ Sheppard. FRONT ROW: John Barton, sponsor, Kyle Mabie, Mark McKone, Dave Ailes. Rod Nincehelser, Jay me Gruber, Randy Landwehr, Rita Long, John Golden, Roger Sheppard, Joni Yost, Craig Davis. Lettermens’ officers: Kyle Mabie, president; Mark McKone, secretary; Jayme Gruber, treasurer; Jeff VanRenan, vice-president. Lettermen 133 Thespians Select Kim Best Thespian; Tim Best Actor The Thespians were kept busy with two major stage productions and speech contests. Some of them were enrolled in Mr. Callen’s drama class where they learned about stage craft and make-up. Others participated in the speech contests. Winning superiors at districts were Rhonda Arthur, Diane Valdez, Ree Miyoshi, Kathy Singleton, Nancy Burkhart, and Tim Regler. They went to state where Tim won fifth in after-dinner speaking. TOP: Thespian members from top to bottom circling tree. Rod Smith, Tim Regler, Glen Cohn, Tom Mead, Pat Williams, Kim Kriefels, and Stacy Martineau. BOTTOM ROW: Chris Singleton, Joy Panko, Ree Miyoshi, Diane Valdez, Mr. Callen, sponsor, Rhonda Arthur, and Brenda Barrett. BOTTOM LEFT: Thespian Award winners were (LEFT TO RIGHT) Tom Mead, outstanding stage technician; Rhonda Arthur, best actress. Rod Smith, best supporting actor; Kim Kriefels, best supporting actress and best Thespian; Tim Regler, best actor. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ree Miyoshi and Tina Valdez apply makeup in drama class. 134 Thespians FIRST ROW: Cindy Case, Kelly Arnold, Kristie Davis, Robin McKone, Tracy Sharp, Lori Stortenbecker, Sue Allen, Diane Richards. Julie Brockhaus, Lisa Wolfe, Rhonda Witty, and Joni Yost, SECOND ROW: Kay Stivers, Kristine Lechner, Joyce Stoll, Janet King, Peggy Gilliland, Carol Davis, Marsha Stortenbecker, Jane Heng, Laurie VanderWal, and Tammy Tyson. THIRD ROW: Kristie Curtis, Brenda Barrett, Kim Clark, Judy Guhde, Michelle Stivers, Jill Haupt, Cindy Potter, Marv Sigerson and Nancy Burkhart. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Kent Heckman, sponsor, Diane Viox, Barbara Campbell, Teri Fox, Diane Ervin, Eva Eriksson, Paula Whitwell, and Mrs. Nancy Wurtele, sponsor. Many Sports Events Keep Pep Club Generating Spirit Sports have taken on a new dimension with the addition of more girls’ sports. These additions add to the school calendar and keep Pep Club members busy several nights each week generating spirit for the teams. This eventually becomes a burden rather than fun and leads to apathy. The club is disbanding and will be replaced with students (not uniformed) who will be led by cheerleaders. AT LEFT: Pep Club members join pep band to generate spirit at basketball game. Pep Club 135 Five Sophomores Chosen For Varsity TOP: Cheerleaders for the 1975 1976 year were Robin McKone, Julie Brockhaus, Lisa Wolfe, and Lori Stortenbecker. BOTTOM: Others are Kristy Davis, Sue Allen, and Tracy Sharp. TOP RIGHT: Chris Singleton, Kelly Arnold, and head varsity cheerleader, Diane Richards. BOTTOM RIGHT: Rhonda Witty, Cindy Case, Vicki Stein, and head reserve cheerleader Joni Yost. 136 Cheerleaders Cheerleaders 137 Language Students Attend Performance Members of the Foreign Language Club had few meetings during the year, but they did take a field trip to Omaha to see the Flamenco Dance Troupe which was performing at Boys’ Town. The students also had the opportunity to practice their speaking skills when Len Gutierrez came to NCHS as a foreign exchange student. Foreign Language Club members, BACK ROW: LeAnne Ehlers, Mitch Stein, Rod Smith. Brent Timko, Russ Smith, Pat Williams. FRONT ROW: Christine Lechner, Miss Jorene Cole, sponsor, Kris Teten, Mary Sigerson, Teri Fox, Susan Allen. Senior Spanish students visit with Spanishspeaking Len Gutierrez. From left to right: Connie Weik, Robin Dickey, Christine Lechner, Kim Sharp, Joy Panko, Lei) Gutierrez, and Rod Smith. 138 Foreign Language Club Artistic Students Display Projects Although Art Club was inactive this year, the students in Mrs. Wurtele’s art classes set up a display of their creative works of art at the Fine Arts Festival in early May. Some of their talents are shown. At LEFT AND COUNTER-CLOCKWISE: Joy Panko, Becky Konvalin, Arta Lima. Cheryl Schaefer, and Don Hershey show some of their arts and crafts. Art Show 139 Teachers can be like the wise Indian chiefs. They instruct the younger members of our culture with skills and ideas needed to be successful. Our teachers must use patience and their reservoir of knowledge to teach the younger people, just as the Indians would carefully impart their skills and crafts on to their young people. Education has advanced in the United States from each tribe or family teaching their own young people. Schools have developed across the nation. Students were taught under tough strict, school masters. Then larger community schools replaced the one-room school houses. Education today covers a variety of subjects with modern equipment and effective teachers training our youth. The original courthouse was the center section of the present building. It is the oldest public building in Nebraska. Administration Administration 141 In observance of the Bicentennial, the faculty of NCHS posed at Arbor Lodge, historic residence of J. Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day. OPPOSITE PAGE: Mr. Robert Rathe tries the old telephone. Mr. Loyd Maskell leans against the grand staircase in the front hall. Mr. Dan Ostransky stands in front of the mural on the landing of the grand staircase. Miss .Ian Wulf admires an old pitcher and bowl set in one of the bedrooms. THIS PAGE: Mr. Gary Carlson hangs his coat on an old coat rack. Mr. Walter Belding stands beside an old clock in the parlor. Mr. Merlyn Saathoff stands beside a victrola. Faculty 143 Mrs. Glover Returns As Teacher Mrs. Pam Glover, who graduated a number of years ago from NCHS returned as a member of the faculty this year. Mr. Walter Belding joined the staff this year as an algebra and math teacher. THIS PAGE: Mr. and Mrs. Dick (Judy) Johnson with their son Steven in one of the bedrooms. Mrs. Lois Berger sits beside the parlor fireplace in her Bicentennial dress. Miss Jorene Cole compares fashions of yesterday with her own. OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE: Mr. Jim Callen plays a gramophone. Mrs. Charlotte Mabie tries the grand piano. Mrs. Pam Glover admires an old candy dish, a favorite of the Mortons. Mr. Gary DeBolt admires a photograph book. 144 Faculty OPPOSITE PAGE. CLOCKWISE: Mr. Paul Holliway examines some plants in the sunroom. Mr. David Blecha gives his expert opinion of the same plants. Mr. Ron Booth admires an Indian statue in the library. Mr. Ron Brunken stands in front of an old bookcase. THIS PAGE: Mrs. Jessie Yost looks at a book in the library’. Mr. Ken Clark (BELOW LEFT) sits in an old chair. Mr. Paul Stevenson admires a top hat from the wardrobe of Mr. Morton. Faculty 147 Teachers Are Busy, Versatile People; Sponsor Activities Teachers are busy and versatile people. Not only do they teach six classes a day but many of them sponsor one or more clubs or coach one or more sports. Their versatility is even more apparent during mini-courses when they offer to teach courses that deal with hobbies, crafts, and other sports. 148 Faculty 1 i 9|«l ■ • � � • ' ”••••••ViaiMMuautta ||«K ■atitaiiea . „i!r« fcmaitea r.i .� •• «97aa i«a.(iM J « t « 3BJia i in L! ’ ■ 'IX!. • � L. ' i � 'll! ' • 4 Eih • Ur J .i ;!i Sii� a aM5Jj|!J,Mia ■lii 4aii« ‘J'i5 I,!|� ■ I 'JWl«� • � ''in � iH ’ lL ' • 1! ffi. . I 'J ’• a.i. a � I 1 a i : ’I 'i i i I •‘a ■•a. «iaii •til OPPOSITE PAGE: Mr. John Barton stands beside the old birdbath in the rose garden. Mr. Jim Brockhaus stands on the grand staircase. Mrs. Nancy Wurtele stands on the back staircase. THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE: Mr. William Abernathy, vice-principal, stands in front of an Indian relic case. Mr. Kent Heckman with his invisible companion. Mrs. Alma Fielder and Mrs. Janice Harger, school nurses, sit in two antique chairs at Wildwood Period House. Faculty 149 ‘Backstage’ Personnel Needed Schools need more than faculty members to keep them in operation. Our school hires many other people to make it an efficient, clean, and desirable place to be. There are three secretaries who help in the office and library areas. They keep records and handle many business transactions. Three custodians are on duty full time at senior high and frequently they receive help from other school district maintenance men. Four cooks, supervised by Mrs. Rosemary Miyoshi, prepare hot lunches. They cook for all the schools in the district which offer a lunch program. TOP: Secretaries at the high school include Marilyn Rivett. Lavena Barrett, and Betty Beckman. MIDDLE: Janet Fletchall, Rosemary Miyoshi, Minnie Wessell. Nellie Lundy, and Clara Bruggeman prepare hot lunches for our hungry students. BOTTOM: Keeping our school shiny and clean occupies the time of Ed Rowen. Walt Pettigrew, and Chris Ohnmacht. our custodians. 150 Faculty To Keep School Running Smoothly Members of the Nebraska City Board of Pickering. Mr. Dale Sharp. Mr. Robert Wolfe. Mrs. Margaret Mann, and Mr. Duane Education for the 1975-76 school year are Dickey. Mr. Joe Steiner. (STANDING) Dr. Hall. Mr. Joe Steiner was elected to serve as (SEATED. LEFT TO RIGHT) Mr. Don Rodney Koerber, Mr. Bill Dawson. Mr. Don president. Faculty 151 Senior Summary ABBOTT, CARL: Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,4; DECA 4; FFA 1; Letterwinner’s 4; Holiday Attendant 3; Homecoming King 4. ACKLEY. WAYNE: FFA 1,2,3; Mid-term graduate. ALLEN, SUSAN: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2; Pioneer 2; Track 1; Volleyball 2; Class Officer 4; National Honor Society, Secretary, 4; Upper 10% 2,4; FFA 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4; Treasurer 3; Secretary 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Holiday Queen 4. ANDERSON, ANGELA: Upper 10% 1; Mid-term graduate. ARTHUR. DAVID: Football 1; Basketball 1; Class Officer 4; DECA 3; FFA 2; Mid-term graduate. BAKER. RAY: Football 1,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Letterwinner’s 3,4; Holiday Candidate 4; Fun Nite Candidate 4. BANE, LONNIE: Choir 1,2,3,4; City Singers 2,3,4; Madrigals 3,4; President 4; Speech 3,4; Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Upper 10% 1,2,3,4; DECA 3,4; President 4; FBLA 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4; Thespian 4; FCA 2,3; Homecoming Candidate 4; Holiday Candidate 4; Fun Nite Candidate 4. BARTON, GALE: Pioneer 2; Pep Club 2; Cheerleader 1,2; County Government Day 4. BOECHE, JILL: Choir 1,2,3; FHA 2,3; Pep Club 2,3; Mid-term graduate. BOND. JANICE: DECA 4. BROOKE, CINDY: Choir 4; Upper 10% 3; FHA 4; Pep Club 2,3. BROWN, KURT: Mid-term graduate. BUCHANAN, MELINDA: DECA 3; FBLA 1; Mid-term graduate. CARROLL, SUE: FHA 3; Mid-term graduate. CHAPIN, BRENDA : Choir 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Letterwinner’s 3,4; Pep Club 2,3. CHAPIN. RANDY: Band 1; Choir 1,2,3,4; Speech 2,4; DECA 4. COCKERHAM. STEVE: Football 1; Cross Country 2; Track 1,2; Mid-term graduate. COHN. GLEN: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Speech 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1; L tterwinner’s 3,4; Thespian 4; FCA 2,3. COLE, TOM: Football 2; Track 1,2,3; Tennis 3. COOKSEY, TAMMY: Pioneer 3,4; Track 1; Class Officer 3; FBLA 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; FFA Sweetheart Candidate 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Holiday Attendant 2,3,4; Fun Nite Candidate 4. COOPER. PAM: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1. CRAWFORD, KRIS: Band 1,2; Choir 1; Volleyball 1,2,3; FHA 3; Letterwinner’s 2,3; Mid-term graduate. CRUICKSHANK, DEVY: Band 1; Choir 1,2; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 1,3; FBLA 1; FHA 3; Letterwinner’s 2,3,4; Pep Club 2; FCA 3. DENNIS, DEBRA: DECA 3; Mid-term graduate. DEVORSS, KIM: Band 1,2,3; Choir 1; Speech 2; FHA 3; Pep Club 2. DICKEY. ROBIN: Band 1,2,3; Choir 1,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 1,3; Upper 10% 1,2,4; Letterwinner’s 4; Pep Club 2,3; Spanish Club 3,4. DOIEL, MARY: Mid-term graduate. DORITY, DAWN: Art Club 3; Mid-term graduate. DOTY, HAROLD: DECA 3; Mid-term graduate. EACRET, BILL: EDDY, MARK: Mid-term graduate. EILERS, LISA: Band 1; Choir 1; Pioneer 3,4; Speech 2; Track 1; FBLA 1.3,4; FHA 2; Pep Club 2,3; Cheerleader 3; Foreign Language Club 3; Holiday Candidate 4; Fun Nite Candidate 4. ERVIN, DIANE: FBLA 4; Pep Club 4. ERVIN, RANDY: Mid-term graduate. EVERETT, DAVID: Football 1; Wrestling 1; Upper 10% 1; FFA 1,2,3; Mid-term graduate. FOSTER, SUSAN: Otoean 3; Class Officer 3; National Honor Society 4; Treasurer 4; FHA 2,3,4; Secretary 4; Pep Club 2,3; Spanish Club 3; Homecoming Candidate 4; FFA Sweetheart 4. FREDE, DONETTA: Mid-term graduate. GARDNER, CHARLENE: Band 3,4; Choir 2; FHA 3; Pep Club 2. GIBBANY, JANET: FBLA 4; Pep Club 4. GIBSON, SUSAN: GIESEKING, PEGGY: Band 1,2,3; Choir 1,2,3; Speech 2; FHA 2; Pep Club 2,3. GILMAN, GARY: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1; Otoean 2; Football 1,2,4; Basketball 1; FBLA 2,3,4; Letterwinner’s 4. GLOVER, MICHAEL: Football 1,2; FFA 1,2,3; Mid-term graduate. GLUR, GAIL: Mid-term graduate. GRUNDMAN, JOHN: Band 1,2,3,4; Secretary 3; President 4; Football 1; Basketball 1; Cross Country 2; Track 1,2,3; DECA 3,4; Letterwinner’s 2,3,4. GUHDE, PHYLLIS: Choir 1,2; Speech 2; National Honor Society 4; FBLA 3,4; Pep Club 2. HAITH, TOM: HALL, CINDY: Band 1,2,3; Choir 1; Speech 2; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 3,4; National Honor Society 4; Upper 10% 2,3,4; DECA 3,4; Secretary 4; FBLA 2,3,4; FHA 4; Letterwinner’s 3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; President 1; Vice President 3; President 4; FCA Auxiliary 2,4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Holiday Candidate 4; Fun Nite Queen 4. HAMMERS, ELDON: Speech 2,3; Mid-term graduate. HARPSTER. BRET: Pioneer 2,3,4; Editor 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 4; President 4; Upper 10% 1,2,3,4; FBLA 3,4; Vice President 4; Letterwinner’s 3,4; Foreign Language Club 2,3; Student Council 2,3,4; FCA 2,3,4; Vice President 3; President 3; President 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Holiday Candidate 4; Fun Nite King 4. HARRAH. SUE. Band 1,2,3,4; Majorette 3; Choir 1,2,3,4; City Singers 4; Speech 2; FHA 2; Pep Club 2; FFA Sweetheart Candidate 4; Holiday Candidate 4; Fun Nite Candidate 4. HASTINGS, CINDY: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Speech 3,4; Volleyball 2; Class Officer 2; National Honor Society 4; Upper 10% 1,2; FBLA 1,2,3,4; President 4; Pep Club 2; County Government Day HAUPT, VICKI: Track 1; Volleyball 3,4; Wrestling Student Manager 3,4; FFA 4; Letterwinner’s 4; Foreign Language Club 2. 152 Summaries HENDERSON, PAULETTE: Mid-term graduate. HICKEY, ROSE: Choir 2; Mid-term graduate. HOLMAN. BECCI: Band 1,3; Choir 1; Speech 2; Track 1; FBLA 1,2; Mid-term graduate. HUSS, MELANIE: Track 2; Pep Club 2,3; Mid-term graduate. .JONES, JEANENE: Mid-term graduate. JONES, TAMMY. KINGERY, DEB (ALDANA): Speech 2,3. KINNISON, JANE: Choir 1; Speech 4. KINNISON, JUDY: Basketball 2; Mid-term graduate. KLEINEWEBER, PAM: Speech 2; FBLA 2; Mid-term graduate. KNISELY. JO ANN: Otoean 2; Speech 2; Class Officer 2; FBLA 3; Mid-term graduate. KONVALIN, BECCI: KREIFELS, KIM: Choir 1,2,3,4; Vice President 4; City Singers 3,4; Volleyball 1,3; National Honor Society 4; DEC A 4; FBLA 3; FHA 2; Letterwinner’s 3; Pep Club 2; Thespian 2,3,4; Vice President 4; FFA Sweetheart Candidate 4. LECHNER, KRIS: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1; National Honor Society 4; Upper 10% 1,2.3; FFA 2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Foreign Language Club 3,4; Student Council 1. LECHNER, LORI: Band 3,4; Track 1,2; DECA 3,4; FHA 3.4; Pep Club 2,3. LUKEHART. KENNETH: Speech 3; Football 3; FFA 3; Mid-term graduate. LUTZ, JOE: Band 1; Choir 1,2,3; Student Manager Football, Basketball. Track 1; DECA 3,4. MABIE, KYLE: Band 4; Pioneer 2,3,4; Speech 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 4; Vice President 4; Upper 10% 1.2,3,4; Letterwinner’s 2,3,4; Secretary, Treasurer 3; President 4; Student Council 3,4; County Government Day 3,4. MARSHALL, DENNIS: Student Manager Football, Basketball, Track 1,2; Mid-term graduate. MARTINEAU, STACIA: Band 2,3; Choir 1,2; Otoean 2; Speech 2,3,4; Track 1; Basketball 2; Volleyball 3; FBLA 3,4; FHA 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3; Thespian 3,4. MASON, JEAN: Volleyball 2; FBLA 3,4; Pep Club 2. MEAD, TOM: Choir 1.4; Speech 3,4; Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2,4; Track 1; FBLA 2,3,4; Letterwinner’s 2,3,4; Student Council 1,2; Thespian 2,3,4. MEREDITH, ALAN: Football 1; Mid-term graduate. MOYER. ED: FFA 1,2,3,4. McCLANE, JILL: McCLANE, JONI: Choir 2. McCORD, CHRIS. FBLA 3; Mid-term graduate. McINTYRE, MATHEW: Band 3; Choir 2,3; Mid-term graduate. McKONE, MARK: Pioneer 3,4; Football 1; Cross Country 2.4; Basketball 3,4; Track 1,2,3.4; Letterwinner’s 3,4; Secretary 4; Foreign Language Club 2; FCA 3,4; Secretary 4. NEELS. DEB: DECA 4. OETGEN, KATIE: Band 1,2; Otoean 3; Speech 2; Volleyball 1,3,4; FBLA 1,3,4; FHA 3,4; Historian 4; Letterwinner’s 4; Pep Club 2,3. O’HARA. RAY: Wrestling 1; Mid-term graduate. PALMER. BRENT: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; I etterwinner’s 3,4. PANKO. JOY: Band 2,3,4; Otoean 2,3,4; Editor 4; Speech 2,3,4; Track 2; FHA 2; Pep Club 3; Foreign Language Club 2; Thespian 2.3.4. PETERSON, ANGIE: Volleyball 1; Basketball' 1; Pep Club 2; Midterm graduate. RAKES. JULIE: Choir 1,2; DECA 3; FBLA 2; Pep Club 2,3. RENKEN, SUSAN: FHA 2; Pep Club 2,3; Mid-term graduate. RICHARDS. DIANE: Band 1; Choir 1; FBLA 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; FFA Sweetheart Candidate 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Holiday Attendant 2,3. ROBERTS. JEFF: Football 1; Wrestling 1.2,3; Track 1,2; Class Of-ficer 2; Letterwinner’s 1,2,3; FCA 3; Mid-term graduate. ROYAL. DEBBIE: Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,4; Volleyball 1; Basketball 3; Track 1; Upper 10% 3; FBLA 3,4; FHA 1,2; Letterwinner’s 4; Pep Club 2,3. SCHAEFER, CHERYL: Choir 2,3,4; FHA 1.2,3,4. SCHNEIDER, LORI: Track 1,2; FBLA 1.2; Pep Club 2,3; Cheerleader 2,3; Homecoming Candidate 4; Fun Nite Candidate 4. SCHOMERUS, JOHN: Choir 2; FBLA 3; FFA 1,2,3. SEDORIS, VIRGINIA: Mid-term graduate. SHALLENBERGER, STEVE: Upper 10% 1; FFA 1,2,3; Mid-term graduate. SHARP. KIM: Band 1,2,3.4; Choir 1,3,4; Speech 1,2,3; FHA 2; Pep Club 3,4; Foreign Language Club 3,4; Treasurer 4. SHEPPARD. ROGER: Photographer 3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Upper 10% 1,2,3,4; Letterwinner’s 2,3,4; Foreign Language Club 2; FCA 2.3.4. SINGLETON. KRIS: Choir 2; Otoean 2,3; Track 1,3; Volleyball 2; Basketball 2,3; FBLA 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Vice President 3, President 4; Letterwinner’s 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Treasurer 3; Cheerleader 4; Thespian 2,3; Mid-term graduate. SMITH, RODNEY: Choir 3,4; City Singers 3,4; Otoean 3; Speech 3,4; Wrestling 1,2; Cross Country 2; Track 1,2,3; DECA 4; Letterwinner’s 2,3,4; Foreign Language Club 3,4; Thespian 4; FCA 2.3.4. SPIDELL. KAREN: Track 1,2; DECA 3; Mid-term graduate. STEHLIK, STEVE: Football 1.3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; CrossCountry 2; Golf 1; Class Officer 4; Letterwinner’s 4; FCA 3,4. STEINER, NEIL: Choir 1,2,3,4; City Singers 2,3,4; Speech 2,3,4; Track 1; Golf 3,4; National Honor Society 4; Letterwinner’s 4; Thespian 3,4. STEINMAN, JEFF: Football 1; Basketball 2; Mid-term graduate. STERNER, JULIE: Band 1,2,3; Choir 1,2; Speech 2; Upper 10% 2; Pep Club 2; Spanish Club 3; Mid-term graduate. SWAINK. MIKE: Basketball 1; Wrestling 2; DECA 3; Mid-term graduate. SWEET, RANDY: Mid-term graduate. TETEN, KRIS: Choir 1,2,3; Speech 3; Track 1,2; FHA 3.4; Pep Club 2,3; Spanish Club 4. THAYER. MARY: Band 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Volleyball 4. THOMPSON, KATHY: Mid-term graduate. TIMKO, BOB: Mid-term graduate. Summaries 153 TRAIL, SUSAN: Choir 1; FFA 2,3,4; Pep Club 2. VALDEZ, DIANA: Otoean 4; Speech 1,2,3,4; Thespian 3,4. VAN RENAN. JEFF: Band 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2; FBLA 2; Letterwinner’s 1,2,3; Vice President 3,4; Student Council 1; Homecoming Candidate 4; Holiday Candidate 4; Fun Nite Candidate 4. VOELKER. JANE: Band 1; Choir 1,2,3; Upper 10% 2; Art Club 3; FFA 2; Pep Club 2; Foreign Language Club 3; Mid-term graduate. WEIBLE, ALLEN: Mid-term graduate. WEIK, CONNIE: Choir 1,2,3,4. WENZEL, ELLEN: Band 1,2; Upper 10% 1,2; Cheerleader 1; FFA Sweetheart Candidate 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Mid-term graduate. WEST, MARK: Football 1,2; Wrestling 1,2; FFA 2,3. WILLIAMSON, KATHY: Choir 1; DECA 3; Mid-term graduate. WILLIS, SHARON: Foreign Language Club 2,3. WOODS, RICK (WILBUR): Football 4; DECA 4; Mid-term graduate. WRIGHT, KELLEY: Track 1; Pep Club 2; Mid-term graduate. WURTELE, MARK: Band 1; Pioneer 2; Football 1,2,3; Student Council 2; Letterwinner’s 3; Mid-term graduate. TOP: Dave Stuckenholtz and Sheldon Sharp work on the ceiling. Students eat at the FBLA picnic. Lisa Eilers makes bread in Foods class. 154 Summaries A Abbott, Carl 35,36,44,50,94, 98. Abernathy. Terri 18,71,72,122, 128,132. Ackley, Wayne 50. Adkins, David 62. Ailes, David 13,18,19,20,33, 34.35.37.44.62.133. Albrecht, Kathy 71. Aldana, Adolfo 33,45,71. Aldana, Rogelio 71,73. Allen, Susan 18,19,20,50,94,106, 107.120.127.128.129.135.136, 138. Allgood. Dara 19,20,62,66,124, 130. Anderson, Angela 50. Anderson. Theresa 46,62,120,122,130. Arthur, David 50. Arthur, Mike 62,110. Arthur, Rhonda 22,23,62,120,122, 134. Arnold, Kelly 71,77,135,137. Avery, Brenda 30,71,122. B Baker, Ray 26,44,104,108,109, 112,117. Bane, Lonnie 15,19,50,95,99,104, 108,109,111,112,125,128,129. Barker, Steve 50. Barrett, Brenda 14,15,19,20,63, 123,134,135. Barrett, Jerry 71. Barton, Gale Barton, Tom 71,97. Bassinger, Carolyn 63,124. Bassinger, Gary 71,73. Beaumont, Keaton 19,22,26,40, 41.71.107.121.122.132.133. Beccard, Roger 26,71. Bennett, Mary Jo 71. Bennett, Tom 72,81,121. Boeche, Jill 50. Bohl, Bonnie 63. Bohlen, Mike 63. Bond, Janice 125. Boyer, Pat 72. Brixey, Tammy 72. Brockhaus, Julie 17,18,46,72, 120.123.126.132.135.136. Brooke, Cindy 18,51,123. Brooke. Kathy 63,122. Brown, Bill 63,68,131. Brown, Kurt 51. Brown, Sharon 63. Bruns, Cheryl 13,63,120,130. Buchanan, Melinda 51. Burger, LeAnft 30,63,123,124,126, Burkhart, Nancy 19,63,123,126, 127,135. C Carlson, Ken 72. Carlson, Russell 63. Carlson, Willy 72,73. Carnes, Monty 72,117. Carroll, Colleen 63,126. Carroll, Sue 51. Case, Cappy 17,33,41,64,105,107, 133. Index Case, Cindy 17,18,72,103,123, 135,137. Chamberlain, Laurie 72. Chaney, Kelly 64. Chaney, Jake 73. Chapin, Brenda 38,46,51,122. Chapin, Randy 22,23,51,158. Clark, Gordon 64. Clark, Kim 17,19,20,38.39.64,66. 120.131.133.135. Clevenger, Diane 18,64,120,123. Clutter, Jim 64. Cockerham, Steve 51. Cody. Jerry 72. Cohn, Gary 22,26,51,103,120,122, 134. Cohn, Glen 120,122,134. Cole, Diana 30,72. Cole, Tom 33,51,133. Cook, Carl 64,127. Cooksey, Tammy 51,56,95,101,104, 108.109.112.130. Cooper, Jim 8,26,73,132. Cooper, Pamela 51,120. Crawford. Kris 31,51. Crouse, Mike 64. Cruickshank, Devy 38,52. Crunk, Jeff 13,64,68,127. Cullin, Jeff (soph.) 72. Cullin, Jeff (jr.) 122,64. Cunningham, Ronda 64. Curtis, Kristie 39,73,124,126, 135. D Davis, Carol 30,73,120,124, 135. Davis, Craig 13,40,41,42,43,64, 105.113.133. Davis, Kristie 73,122,135,136. Dawson, Todd 18,19,20,26,35,64, 133. DeBolt, Debbie 56,62,64,113,114, 124.130. Dennis, Debra 52. Dennis, Delbert 64. Denniston, Gary 26,73. DeVorss, Karla 73,122,124. DeVorss, Kim 52. Dickey, Robin 18,19,52,129,138. Dillman, Devis 71,72,73,105,117, 120,121,122. Dillon, Robert 8,22,23,32,43,64, 121.122.124.133. Doiel, Mary 52. Dority, Dawn 52. Dority, Tim 73. Doty, Harold 52. DuVall, Peggy 73. E Eacret, Bill 52. Earith, Randy Eaton, Joni 74. Eddy. Mark 52,122,127. Ehlers, LeAnn 3,13,19.20.62,64. 96,110,113,123,124,128,130,138. Eilers, Lisa 53,104,108,109, 112,114,124,130,154. England. Tony 74. Eriksson, Eva 53,58,64,99,107, 122.135. Ervin, Denise 64,124. Ervin, Diane 53,58,124,135. Ervin, Kevin 74. Ervin, Randy 53. Everett, David 53,127. Eyman, Curt F Farris, Nile 32,74. Fielder. Pam 18,19,30,39,46,47, 74.120.123.124.133. Fletcher. Terry 74. Fossberg, Steven 74,132. Foster, Susan 13,19,20,53,94,100, 102.126.127.129. Fox, Pam 65. Fox, Teri 18,74,126,130,135,138. Frakes, Carleen 65. Fraser, Gary 26,74. Frazier. Gary 74. Frede, Donetta 53. G Gardner. Charlene 16,53. Garrett, Tim 33,41,74,127,132, 133. Gibbany, Janet 53,58,124. Gibbany, Steve 65. Gibson, Susan 54. Gieseking, Peggy 54. Gigstad, Cheryl 74,123,124,126, 127,131. Gilliland, Peggy 18,72,74,76, 117,120,124,135. Gilman, Gary 26,54,133. Glover, Kathy 31,38,46,65,133. Glover, Mike 54. Glur, Gail 54. Glur, Jeff 74. Golden. John 19,20,21,26,34,35, 36.54.95.106.111.128.129.133. Grantski, Greg Greene, Paula 74. Grimes, Kim 16,65. Groce, Carole 65,124,126. Gruber, Jayme 13,26,27,65,105, 133. Grundman, Dale 74,76,127. Grundman, John 54,120,121,125. Grundman, Mark 26,74. Guhde, Judy 46,74,116,123,135. Guhde, Phyllis 19,54,99,124,129. Guthals, Steve 65,127. Gutierrez. Len 33,54,99,121,122, 138. H Haith, Tom 55. Hall, Cindy 5,18,19,20,21,38,39, 46,55,94.104,108,111,112, 113.121.124.125.128.129.133. Hall. David 65. Hall. John 26. Hall. Mary 74. Hall. Michael 74. Hammers, Dale 75. Hammers, Eldon 55. Harker, Alan 65,125. Harpster, Bret 8,18,19,20,35,36, 55.95.104.108.111.112.128.129. 130,132,133,158,159. Harpster. Scott 65. Harrah, Sue 55,101,103,104,109, 112,122. Index 155 Hart, Larrv 26,75. Hart, Pat 26,122. Hastings, Cindy 18,19,20,55,117, 122,124,129. Hastings, Debbie 65,113,122,124. Hathaway, Larry 26,41,75,99, 110.127.132.133. Haupt, Jill 75,135. Haupt, John 26,41,65,103,127, 133. Haupt, Vicki 30,55,117,127,133. Haverty, Marty 26,40,75,124. Hellerich, Diane 46,75. Hellerich, Richard 75. Henderson, Paulette 55. Heng, Dave 65,68. Heng, Jane 75,79,117,123,135. Hershey, Don 75,139. Hickey, Rose 55. Hofer, Chris 65,113,120,121, 122. Hoffman, Colleen 75,120. Hoggatt, Ron Holman, Becci 56. Holman. Jeff 26,65,133. Horner, Sheryl 75,124. Hotsenpillar, Jerry 65,99. Hoyle, David 75. Hoyle, Donnie 65. Hoyle, Lisa 75. Huffman, Rodney 75. Humphrey, Ruth 65. Huss, Melanie 56. I Irick, David J Johns, Victor 43,75,121,124. Johnson, Joy 75,127. Jones, Jeanene 56. Jordan, Larry 75. K Kattes, Linda 18,75,120,122. Keene, Chris 75. Keesler, Doug 41,75. Kennell, Randy 32,65,113,122,133. Reran, Jerry 76. King, Janet 66,96,135. King, Randy 56. King, Rich 76. Kingery, Debra (Aldana) 56. Kinnison, Jane Kinnison, Judy Kleineweber, Pam 56. Knisely, Jo Ann 56. Knott, Chuck 66. Koberstein, Angie 18,20,76,124. Konvalin, Becky 56,139. Konvalin, Mary 76. Kramer, Kim 13,66.69,113,124, 125.133. Kreifels, Curt 26,35,37,76,133. Kreifels, Debbie 66. Kreifels, Kim 15,18,19,56,101, 111,125,129,134. Krenk. Mitch 26,41,76,121,124. L Lacy, David 19,26,71,76,80, 97,105,111,122,124,128,133,160. LaMaster, Greg 41,76,127. Landwehr, Randy 13,27,28,35,44, 66.114.133. 156 Index Lechner, Don 14,22,26,76. Lechner. Kristine 18,57,120,126, 127,129,135,138. Lechner, Lori 57,99,107,125. Lewis, Gary Lima, Arta 66,139. Long, Rita 13,22,31,38,66,107, 113.120.122.124.133. Lukehart, Kenneth 57. Lunderville, Larry 76. Lutz, Joe 57,125. M Mabie, Kyle 13,18,19,20,21, 26,28.41.42,44.94,107,109, 112,121,129,130,133,158,159. Mann. Greg 18,19,20,32,66,116, 131.133. Marion, Pat Marshall, Craig 22,26,37,43,71, 76.81.120.121.132.133. Marshall, Dennis 57. Martin, Judy 76,123. Martin, Kim 67. Martineau, Stacia 57,126,127, 134. Mason, Jean 57,124. Mather, Bret 67. Maybee. David 77. Mead, Bob 77,97,124. Mead. Sony 77,122. Mead. Tom 22,35,57.107,111,122, 124,133,134,158. Meredith, Alan 58. Merritt, Robert 67. Miyoshi, Ree 22,67,120,122,126, 134. Moyer, Cheryl 67,122. Moyer, Ed Me McCauley, Duane 67,103,127. McCauley, Roger 77,127. McClane, Jill 57. McClane, Joni 57,114. McCord, Crystal 57,124. McCown, Ken McGowan, Michelle 77. McIntyre, Matthew McKone, Mark 5,8,19,33,35,45, 108.111.129.132.133. McKone, Robin 5,18,46,77,105, 121,123,135,136,160. N Neels, Deborah 58,125. Neeman, Carlene 67,125. Neeman, Lonnie 67. Neil, James 18,26,67,96,128,133. Nelsen, Tim 15,20,77,121,122, 128. Nerison, Kevin Nerison, Millie 16,67. Nerison, Sandy 77,122. Nerison, Terry 77. Nincehelser, Kathy 77,123. Nincehelser, Rod 26,68,133. Nosky. Debra 77. Nuss, Larry 43,68. O Oetgen, Katie 13,58.126.127. O’Hara, Ray 58. O’Pelt, Brent 41,77. Orndorff, Doug 68,125. Osborn, Jerry 78. Ostransky, Lonnie 32,37,78,121, 132. Ostransky, Tim 26,37,78,121,132. P Palmer, Brent 26.58,99,121,133. Palmer, Larry 9,26,68. Palmtag, John 58,125,158. Palmtag, Mary 78. Panko, Cory 41,78. Panko, Joy'19,22,58,78,103,108, 120,131,134,138. Patton, David 43,68,107,127. Peterson, Angie 58. Peterson, Bill 26,78,97,124,133. Peterson, Christy 68,105,124. Peterson, Debbie 19,62,68,113, 114,123,125,128. Peterson, Kathy 78,124. Peterson, Louie 68. Peterson, Randy 37,78,127. Peterson, Rex 13,68. Petro, Beth 68. Pickering, Mary 78,120. Pieper, Debbi 78,122. Potter, Cindv 39,63,68,99,122. 124,135. Pummel, Allen 78. R Rakes, Julie 58. Randle. Clark 63,68,99. Rauth, Nancy Regler, Tim 14,22,23,59.107,134. Renken, Alice 66,68. Renken, Susan (Bovd) 59. Reuter, Tim 13,19,20,26,28,34, 35,36,68,120,121,122,132,133. Rhinehart, Teri 78,123. Richards, Debbie 78. Richards, Diane 59,98,100,124, 135,137. Rico, Kristy 78. Roberts, Jeff 41,59. Rose. Bill 78,121. Ross, Kevin 78. Royal. Debbie 18,59,113,121,123. Royal. Wes 13,26,41,78,121,132. Royer, Mike 68. Rulla, Richard 35,59,125,133. S Saathoff, Steve 14,26,37,78, 105,121,122,124. Schaefer, Cheryl 20,55,59,122, 139. Schneider, Brenda 79,122,126. Schneider, Cyndy 69. Schneider, Jim 69. Schneider, John 18,19,32,69, 132,133. Schneider, Lori 59,94,108,109, 112,114. Schomerus, John 59. Schreiner, Rod 77. Schumacher, Robert 41 Schweitzer, George 69. Sedoris, Virginia 59. Shallenberger, Steven 59,125, 127. Sharp, Debby 79,120. Sharp, Kevin 26,43,69,121. Sharp, Kim 17,58,59,120,123,138. Sharp, Sheldon 26,69,138,133, 154. Sharp, Tom 69. Sheib. Roger 79. Sheppard, Russ 26,69,131,133. Sheppard, Roger 8,18,19,20,41, 42.60.111.129.131.132.133.158. Sigerson, Mary 69,126,132,135, 138. Simms, Scott 18,19,34,35,36, 44,69,110,128,132,133. Simond, Scot 69. Simond, Steven 79. Singleton, Christine 60,99,100, 103.126.131.134.137. Singleton. Kathy 19,30,39,79, 126,127,128,132. Sinner. Mike 13,37,79,124. Smith, Annette 69,124,130. Smith, Rod 14,22,23,60,122.125, 134.138. Smith, Russell 9,22,23,33,41,77. 79.117.122.127.132.133.138. Snodgrass. Laurie 69,124. Snyder, Tami 69. Spale, Ronita 69. Sparr, JoAnn 79. Spidell, Diana 79. Spidell, Karen Starner, Bill 69. Stehlik, Steve 19,20,35,60,129, 133. Stein, Mitch 13,70,97,122,133, 138. Stein, Vicki 5,18,46,79,123, 124.132.133.137. Steiner, Neil 14,19,43,60,122, 129.158. Steinman, Jeff 60. Steinman, Jerry 26,79. Sterner, Julia 60,124. Stivers, Kay 17,18,79,135. Stivers, Michelle 17,70,135. Stoll, Ellen 39,79,123. Stoll, Joyce 17,18,70,120,135. Stortenbecker, Lori 18,19,20,70, 121,123,132,135.136. Stortenbecker, Marsha 18,79,120, 123,124,132,135. Straw, Ricky 70. Stukenholtz, David 9,26,70,133, 154. Swaink, Mike 60,125. Sweenev, Teresa 13,19,39,46,70, 120,122,131,132,133. Sweet, Randy 60,105. T Tedrow, Darrell 70. Teten, Kristen 60,99,113,138. Thayer, Mary 60. Thomas, Lori 80. Thomasson, Joe 80. Thompson, Kathy 60. Timko, Brent 70,97,138. Timko, Robert Trail, Brad 80,127. Trail, Susan 61,127. Tyson, Tammy 80,123,135. Tyson, Tom 70,127. V Valdez, Diana 22,23,61, 131,134. Valdez. Tina 22,70,134. VanderVeen, Scott 18,76,80. VanderWal, Laurie 18,80,122,124,126,135. Van Renan, Jeff 26,28,61,94, 104,108.109,112,114. Viox. Diane 80,123,135. Voelker, Jane 61. Voelker. John 37,73,80,124,160. Vogel. Ron 19,26,70,96,107,133. Voyles, Mitch 80. W Wade, David Waggoner, Karen 70,124. W’alters, Allan 80. Weible, Allen 61. Weible, Ardell 80. Weible, Bruce 80. Weik, Connie 58,61,123,138. W'einman, Wes 80,128. Weldon, Joan 81,120. Weldon, Susan 67,70,120,122,130. Wenzel, Don 70,121. Wenzel. Ellen 61,95,100,159. West, Mark W'hite, Steve 76,81. Whited, Todd 81. Whitwell, Paula 39,46,70,122,133,135. Williams, Pat 19,67,70,120,122,131,134.138. Williamson, Kathy 61. Williamson, Linda 81. Willis, Brenda 71,81,107,120, 123.124.126.131.133. Willis, Sharon 61. Wilson, Terrv 81. Withee, Kevin 32,37,43,81,121,133. Witty, Rhonda 46,81,123,135,157. Wolfe, Lisa 18,46,77,81,96, 105,121,123,132,135,136. Woodruff, Tim 18,20,32,37,45,70,133. WToods, Rick (Wilbur) 26,61,158. Wright. Kelley 61. Wurtele, Mark 95,26. Wusk. Steve 70,99,124. Y Yost, Brad 81. Yost, Joni 13,18,19,62,70. 105.110.113.126.127.133, 135,137. TOP TO BOTTOM. Farewells are not always happy, as Cheryl Schaeffer finds out. Robin Dickey receives a kiss from her father. Father Tom Ozanne gives the meditiation. Index 157 Honor Addresses Given By Students May 16 was graduation day for 131 seniors. Rain forced the event from Hayward Park to a packed school gymnasium. The invocation and meditation were given by Father Thomas Ozanne. Honor addresses were given by the top four students: Bret Harpster, Ellen Wenzel, Roger Sheppard, and Kyle Mabie. Kyle, the First speaker, said, “The individual comes first. . . . As important as being an individual, he must also leam to cooperate and work with others.” Roger stressed that “these years were the building blocks. High school has taught us to decide for ourselves and to rely on our decisions.” “No one can set the pace for us,” exclaimed Ellen. “The phases which we will go through will not be, nor should they be the same for all of us.” Bret concluded, “We will remember our friends, the good times we had, and those who made our hearts a little warmer. That’s what’s so special about high school.” OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Seniors file in to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance.” Bret Harpster, Kyle Mabie, Randy Chapin, Rick Woods, Tom Mead, and John Palmtag get ready for the treasured ceremony. Neil Steiner receives his diploma from his father, Joe Steiner, President of the School Board. Roger Sheppard presents his honor address. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Ellen Wenzel gives her honor address to the audience. Delivering his honor speech is Bret Harpster. The gymnasium was crowded with friends, relatives, and the graduating seniors themselves. Kyle Mabie conveys the message of his honor address. The yearbook staff would like to thank Mrs. Nancy Wurtele and Don Hershey for contributing time, talent, and effort in the art work on the division pages and end sheets. We Miss Our Friends As School Ends TOP LEFT: The last few days of school include a lot of remembering. John Voelker takes a look at the final issue of THE PACK. Robin McKone looks at a yearbook and David Lacy finds out what’s in a senior’s memory book. TOP RIGHT: Cindy Hall becomes the first student to run for election on the school board. ABOVE: Spring weather means the annual picnic. RIGHT: The American and Bicentennial flags wave majestically over our school. With warmth and cheer they linger near, the friends we fondly treasure; Then on a day they drift away, a loss no words can measure. Friends come. Friends go—these Loves we know. Life’s Tides are ever moving; But year on year, they still seem near— so great the power of loving. Author Unknown m WALSWORTH MarceUne. Mo., U.S.A. h T K' i t - m; v fA ■ ■ • j' • I', ■)� '• v ff .♦•A ' f t % s. '•� v ■ll X 'NV i 0 wm x ■tr' - • • '■ « f V’T • v ,, V- V' . . ' • tr „ A A : • ■ ■ •yiM ));m fl i i f mbhii v , ' ‘ + , - - M'W'' -m: - . 1 i Vi. W. ’ V - X. 'i V k rf . - - ' v. •. % ■'i. X v. • • ■ ' ft' ii,