Omaha Technical High School - Torch Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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1 WJ A f 1 1 Y i ,. w-NN: Mtn, Q . iuxsgx wh fi 1. J ar' S2 'ii' 5 6? 53? ef xg a E1 rf' gfff- is . 9' U , QU , . L l I 1 .gy I I J as W OA' W. Sai' -lf' . yuh a 0 , 3 W' ' px J K' 9 Q' Q 4 WM FTSX f Ns TABLE or con E 'i fx, 1 Q 3 , i I I 1 x 1 I . z 5 5 S 3 I . 1 1 E i S 1 K 1 E - I 1 3 . i i s s 3 5 i X 5 f 5 i 5 Theme . Introduction . Faculty Sports . i Organizations . Classes Activities 1 . I ' -P33954 . .page 6 .pageQ+14 . page S26 .page f70 page 102 page 120 22276 The year 1976 represents much to the seniors of Technical High School. lt is, of course, the graduate year. It is, also, no matter what our thoughts of it are, the bicentennial year. But there is some- thing more important than this year means. means. Through the process of meta- morphosis, the children of one genera- tion, have now developed into a genera- tion of their own. Metamorphosis is a continuing process of development, of change, of growing stronger, of growing better. The future can only hope that this generation, the upstarts, can contribute to society as much as the past two generations have. Since 1925 the world has seen a genera- tion live through a great depression where the poor suffered hunger and almost everyone was poor. While the poor are 7072 still with us, that earlier generation has guaranteed that the financial devastation they faced would never happen again. The two preceding generations fought the world's most heinous murder, Adolph Hitler, they conducted a police action in Korea and died in what many consid- ered an illegal war in Viet Nam. Re- grettably, they have not found an alterna- tive to war. But they have more than doubled the life expectancy of the present generation by developing penicillin and all but eliminating yellow fever, small pox, diphtheria, tuberculosis and by wiping out the dread fear of polio. T Space has been conquered, with the hope that the moon-age technology will continue to allow future generations to conquer the problems of the earth. Representative of these generations is Don R. lVIclVlahill to whom this yearbook is dedicated. ln this, his retirement year, lVlac remains an historical link to the generations of change. His is Tech's missing link. IVIr. lVlclVlahill will not mind the pun. He is the supreme storyteller and anecdotist of the school. But with his retirement goes out link. So goes life -- the metamorphosis. As man changes and develops, so does Tech and we entrust our future to the class of 1976 as we salute the past. V 4 .1 Q., TECHSTERS PAUSE, REFLECT ON SIMPLE AND COMPLEX The age of mass transportation, e ectronic communication, small cars, and computer science has reached Technical Higw School Crowds at school activities have once again become bi-racial and new students wave quickly started to think of Tech as wome. But as the camera pauses and reflects, twe students often pause and reflect on t1e more mundane things which clear the minc . 1 1 , . ,Ja WW, ,.-4 , ,,,, The simple, straight lines of the building, change into the delicate, oriental etchings of the life forms around the mass ive structures. 4 sf. il, L A I ' ' A 8 V , 2 1 i I img? I i t si' ' 5 . f ., ' x 5 ' l 8 Q Ik t gimp! l 98 8' 1 - J up 0 Q s . ' aff is ' ' I 'R vii B EN? Y M 'fs mn! Q Y' 25350 ,,-- ,,-, bb... 1 amps Wig X. I Miiggw Wi,,1f,'i?1gH?,1sggeezA??sivs5fm,s:F:f? -- ,. - 'Esxailv x n 'wer 'mf Y Q --if U QL - I mg ,IEW M . aw ,ME -f,-- - M L 3gL5Hg55iEL,g,!3gSSg'1 , ,mg A 5,5,WLENN, wggiim 5,H3,w?f,,g?gg,f1g,Qf3gif35,f11Q5Q553ggggEE35ggzff13Q22z1Qe2fQmgggswggsfiiiiimfifQg2ss21isfEQssff2s2z511?' 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' p gg !Eii,E55f9i 5 ::: 33 O le Smith llllath, Science, Composition, Grammar, Cblechll, Phys Ed, American Government, Auto Body .... the list goes on and on of the multitude of talents the Tech faculty has. But of all the necessary subjects the teaching staff instructs, none is more important then Growing Up . FACULTY U NDERGOES CHANGES STEIVINIING FROM COURT ORDER TO INTEGRATE OPS STAFF POSITIONS 1 ., .1,f:,. 52,51 I 1 T l Our faculty, as you can see, has been going through many Stages this year. Yet through it all, they were victorious. They have gone through a metamorphasis period , losing some, yet gaining many, being defeated sometimes and yet getting up stronger and better, and facing rejections -- acceptions. They have shown what faith can really do. ln other words, they have looked at matters from the students point of view and have tried in all ways to help them accomplish their goals. They are FRIENDS, Friends are helpful, emphathetic, loving, kind, cheerful and sharing. All in all, they are the best people you've known and those whom will be an in- fluence on your life always. We are proud of our faculty at Tech. Proud of their devotion, proud of their faith and proud of the heart- aches that they have overcome because of us. So who says that we aren't lucky? l T K , l FAC U LTY Alexander, Curlee Allen, Alicia Anderson, Barbara Anderson, Ruth Andress, Frances Behrens, Richard Bicak, Philip Bjerke, Gretchen Black, Thomas Bramhall, Frank Broberg, James Bunz, Alice Butler, Halie Chaney, William Chubick, Bruce Colman, James Custard, Norman Dawson, John Dodd, Walta Dreger, Donald Dunlap, Patricia Eisenhardt, James Falvo, James Ferry, Sharon Foster, Darrell Fox, Lucille Franta, Glen Gaylor, Harry Gilbert, Harvey Glesne, Judith Harris, James Haynes, Gene Hearn, Milton Heaton, Eugene Hogan, Mary Horton, Katherine Hughes, Robert Jelinek, Mary Johnson, Lillie Johnson, Mary J. Johnson, Paulette Jones. Bruce Kelly, Colleen Klausen, DeWayne Knoll, Allan Kroeger, Phyllis Kruse, Keith Larsen, Magdalene Larson, Mary L. Longacre, Frederick MacCallum, David McMahill, Don Mikkelsen, Tom Miller, Ronald Morse, John Nielsen, Virginia Nielson, Mabel Nyffeler, Larry Pavlik, David Pierson, Marty Ruby, Alliaon Schulze, Mark Shere, Eleanor Smith, Madonna Stanfield, Olin Stratman, John Taylor, Gloria Timanus, Barry Turner, Leonard Webber, Frank Wilcher, Earmon Williamson, Wayne Wilson, Ozzie Woerdeman, Elizab eth ,W , Q . ,ali f .s. . ,H f Q .8 . K 34- M? Q Q E-S A3 if SW fag QW WW ,. ff M f 5 if 1 wf?ZA , Ju if 1 . E' f Aw M W xr r.a,Ufm+- WHL hw M: qi . 'Y 'HH fm.. . Pw'9.?!M' 35. A . A ... .. sf Z' , :ff W, , J-1, nf W ,L H f -55 WML i ff Ewa STAFFERS HELP STUDENTS lf an army marches on its stomach -- a school runs on its stomach. In the past year the cafe- teria has served enough hot dogs to reach from Omaha to Paris, corn enough to plant a section of land, and pizza enough to feed all the Italians in Rome for a week. f The school could not function either without the office staff which is responsible for at- tendance, staffing, the bulletin, finances and transcripts. In order to maintain the appearance of Tech High, our custodial and engineering staff spends 100,000 hours a year keeping the building in top-notch order. 5 5 2 is-.. v CLOCKWISE FRONI TOP LEFT: Trojans gang-tackle a reluctant Warriorp Rusty Gunter outscrambles the Ryan f h'l a nthusiastic group of Techsters cheer de ense w I e n e him ony Clyde Coty picks up 10 yards. Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech SCOREBOARD Benson Ryan North Burke Roncal In Brayan South 6 TJ -- 0 -- 38 -- 8 TGCIW 19 Westside -- 20 - -- 22 -- 13 fe M W ,,1,i:. 45,1 ' ,., ., KAW, Qi ,W Q ww, ' . ' ,, ,. , , . my P21 K ' - V 4 il, L. . ,kkkf -fagififfiw -,. :Mil ,aww GRIDDERS LACK EXPERIENCE BUT MAKE IMPROVEMENTS The Trojan grid team was undergoing a change during the 1975 season -- inexperience was the reason. Although the Mighty Trojans had greater depth than it had in recent seasons, the football squad was plagued with a lack of varsity-groomed athletes. While numerically the 2-7 season was disap- pointing, it was a 20070 improvement over the dismal 19 74 season. Strengths of the Trojans rested with the special teams while the weak- nesses were primarily in the line. Despite the record the Technical High Trojans always made their presence known to their opponents. EV ,Q In , N, H me -ggf,,,i,w,.:f,,e 3: ., - - H V ' ,zest tilt .7 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Leon Walker scores on a catch-me-if-you-cany Admiral Larry dives for a Ryan fumblep Ford Thompson gets straightened by a Bryan Beary huddling helps Trojans to near-win over Westsidep Kenneth Colbert smashes the Knights for a first down. LETTERMEN Kenneth Nunn Rusty Gunter Sam Ennis Bruce Johnson Oscar Watson Greg Wilcox Rodney Young Sidney Richards Kelly Burkhalter William Payton David Carter Andrew Goodwin Ray Toles Walter Barnes Tony Mills Leon Walker Kenneth Colbert Michael Perkins Tony Bennett Kenneth Duncun Clyde Coty Larry James James Smith Roy Tellis Johnny Johnson Terry Harrington Ford Thompson Admiral Larry JUNIOR VARSITY GRIDDERS FIGHT Under the leadership of Coach Barry Timanus, the Junior Varsity Football squad scram- bled and clawed its way to a good season. Using a brand-new crop of sophomores, the team began the necessary program of discipline and skills in order to gain entrance to the varsity squad next year. The Junior Varsity football squad got lots of action on the Dutch White Field -- new turf provided extra pad- ding forthe team to take its bumps and bruises. VOLLEYBALL STARTS WOMEN'S SPORTS PROGRAM AT TECH IVluch of the change in the Phys Ed department of Technical High School came in the area of women's athletics. Due to the edicts of the federal government, contained in Title IX, concerning the rights of women to enjoy the same athletic benefits that men do, Tech High quickly and energetically promoted the some- times Iacking inter-scholastic program of sports for females. Volleyball happens to be the first major sport that girls may participate in during the school year. The season was long, but rewarding at times. Head Coach Barbara Anderson used a flock of young 10th graders to fill her squads. Coach Anderson and Junior Varsity Coach Judy Glesne built for the future by requiring many hours of tough practice. The season ended with a 0-10 record, but also a deter- mination to do big things. is .x 5:21 6 R f sexe r H ' TENNIS SQUADS FIND IT'S LOVE-ALL FOR TECH As evidenced by the national upswing of in- terest in tennis, Tech's varsity tennis team, coached by lVIr. Leonard Turner attracted its first complete team in years. Tennis Coach Barbara Anderson, of Women's Tennis, con- cluded that the interest of tennis world-wide and the regular televising of tennis matches had improved the teams in size and skill. Competitively both squads were young, but eager, and will be teams to reckon with in the future. it ft M Cross Country is a term not heard of around Tech in recent years Coacwed by Curlee Alexander, this squad was revitalized once again and became an integral part ofthe Technical High athletic program. Despite a disappointing season the team vowed it would be back stronger than before. Outstanding participants included Joe Bartley Barry Gilreath, Matthew Peoples and Ronald Jackson CROSS COUNTRY, GYMNASTIC TEAMS REVITALIZE SPIRIT This year gymnastics took a tumble upward as it somersaulted into interscholastic competition. Bouncy Sheena Gibson led the competition when Becky Bird was sidelined by an injury. lVlrs. Paulette Johnson whipped the squad into its vaulted condition with 7:00 a.m. practices and strenuous stretching exercises. Girls Gymnastics includes parallel bars, uneven bars, balance beam, tumbling, trampoline and vaulting. lVlrs. Johnson said that while Tech did not have competition in every event, it was hoped that the future would see some girls cartwheeling to success. K. 35 GOLFERS SUFFER LONG SEASONS rv --VV ..,,, ,, d o . 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Lf -' s z 1 gg mf- Q - f E , I ,, ! 1 2' fl, E S 5 ,f I 3 ,lg V it 41' A., -wg , V f fl SOPHOMORE CAGE SQUAD EARNS BUT ONE VICTORY A dismal 1-8 record failed to improve on ast season's count, but there is still hope twat Tech's cage program will return to twe ancient fame of the Mighty Trojans of the past. Saturday mornings were hard enougw to get up for, especially when these sophomores faced the agony of defeat week after week. Their one win almost embarrassed them. But they have Trojan Pride in tweir tennis shoes and continued to show up, despite blisters on their feet and ac1es in their mus- cles and coach Bruce Ciuoick on their backs. We salute them for twat. !l w .!E' Fa in iw! El fa 5 55353 N n 2 , , 5 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Defensive leader Barb Cooperwoodfdribbles into the key to set up the shot by Victrene Holloway who misses, rebounds and hooks one in. Debbie Holloway then steals the ball and scores. Her opponents find her press bewildering when they find their passes stolen by Beverly McIntosh who scores Holloway astounds the defense so they throw themselve at her. 'I-.-'r,,. PICTURED ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Manager Michael Cole, Beverly McIntosh, Vicki Jackson, Victrene Holloway, Barbara Willis, Nancy Woolridge, Debra Holloway, Anita Daye, Barbara Cooperwood, Donna Scott, Tammy Colegrave, Assistant Dodd, Coach Longacre. HOLLOWAYS SPARK GIRLS BASKETBALL The season was a typical Fred Longacre season with his basketball squad winning big, winning many, and losing few. The only difference being -- his cagers were gir s. Yes, Longacre was coaching the girls, and his squad was the winningest team at Technical High this year. An 8-2 record found them into the quarter-finals of Metro tournament before they lost by 1 point to Central. Leading the squad were the Holloways -- Victrene and Deborah. Both were named on the Nletro honors team and Victrene was also named to the all-tourney team. Bar- bara Cooperwood also added dimension to the team. Coop was called the best de- fensive player in the state. LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: Tammy Colegrove, Valarie McJunkin, Bernita McBride, Bonna Scott, BACK ROW: Jackie n, Cheryl Brown, Lorranine Sheppard, Anita Daye, Linda Smith, Miss Dodd T S AT THE RIGHT IS PICTURED Tech's varsity swim team including: Roger Goff, Curt Maas, Jon Tuzzio, Kenny Yakle and Coach Gretchen Bjirke. Not pictured is Coach Tom Black. TUZZIO LEADS SWIIVIMERS OUT OF JONES' LOCKER Tech's swim team has ascended out of the depths of Davey Jones' locker to take their place with the newly revitalized athletic program at Technical High. While the team failed to win an individ- ual meet, diver John Tuzzio won every individual competition in dual meets. John was also the first Tech competitor in a state swim meet in five years. Swimming was always a great sport at Tech, ever since the days ofthe eleven consecutive state championships the groians won. lt's great to have them ac . GRAPPLERS GAIN IN STATURE AND STRENGTH Maintaining weight, learning strange and exotic holds that could tear an opponent in half if applied with strong pressure and nurturing injuries are only some of the problems faced by the mighty Trojan grapplers. Due to the strong self-discipline neces- sary, their is a high attrition rate of those would be jocks who think the could ' ' Y whip anyone in school. But they are fooled. lt takes a reliable, dependable, strong and self-sufficient individual to become a successful wrestler. For some, that asks too much. This year Tech placed sixth in state with a championship won by Sidney Richards. Other highly ranked individuals included Ray Oliver, Rusty Gunter, Larry James, Albert Patton and Henry Pollard. TECH'S GRAPPLERS PLACE SIXTH IN STATE TOURNEY State Champion Sidney Richards led the mighty Trojans to a sixth-place finish in the 1976 State Wrestling Tournament. Sid- ney defeated his opponents with the ease of a real champion and his title quest was never seriously challenged. Unfortunately, the way was not so clear for the remainder of the team who could not cope with the pressure of the tournament. But they rose to the occasion enough to take the sixth place finish. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Al Patton and State Champion Reg Kaufmann are locked in a duel of the besty Sidney Richards following his win at the State Championshipsp Raye Oliver prepares to pin his oppon- entg Larry James defeats a rivalp Rusty Gunter starts a take-downp Sidney defeating a preliminary opponent. figsi1'-ilt1wa- M ,W .....,... .A - WAw I CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Injured Admiral Larry rubs down Steve Isomp Girls Track team in- cluded: Watkins, Scott, McBride, Tarver, Gilreath, Sheppard, Hogan and Washington, the state meet from of Kelly Burkhalterp the 440 relay team, Shotpitter Danare Armstrong, Tony Bennett wins 100 yard dash, the mile relay team. get 5255 534 5? fs HARRIERS RACK UP VICTORIES IN RELAYSg WATKINS WINS 4 I 1- ,,.. ,fungi ,,.,, V' W ' 'T ,B BOYS IN STATE MEET WATKINS SNARES 2ND IN STATE 58 CULTURAL STUDIES CLUB TOURS aff? F 1 1. T T High fi T S L S S 1 5 L 7,523 if V Q , W I T. 1, 3235? g H 5555? fi T TLSA LA 11 ,L'v,TA Izfi 1 ,Q ' 'QU'-' , z, . f -1' Q' iflffh g .ln , ., V,:-,. 3g??TEme:,ssE 1515 TECHSTERS SEE CHICAGO , l a , 1 SMALL COUNCIL IS TINY BUT MIGHTY OF TECH They may not have the talent but they've got the togetherness! This is what holds the Tech Student Council together. Of course, we all have bad times as good, but somehow we've made it. We made through some of the most drastic changes in Tech High. We may be small in number, but as the old saying goes, the fewer the number, the bette it is. ' Yes, this is Tech's 1975-76 Student Coun- cil, strong-minded and full of potential! aww ,nr- JROTC UNDERGOES PERSON NEL CHANGES The JROTC unit of Technical High School un- derwent several personnel changes before Sgts. Dreger and Williamson came to parade rest. A fine tradition of ROTC programming is main- tained by Tech which strives to raise its stand- ards of leadership training constantly. Cadet Lt. Colonel Kenneth Nunn was named one of the most outstanding cadets in the country and awarded a full four-year scholarship to the school of his choice. No matter what area of interest a cadet may have have, ROTC can benefit them. E QE? Vlldrw .:,,z, .,.,, , ,,,, 4 may TWB W all K A -- 'VAV ' 1 ' X 1 A , , rirtt ' Wiz CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Tech's standard is proudly presented: the march in reviewp Commander David Carter leads the Drum and Bugle Corpsp Ken- neth Nunn and the federal inspectorsy Battallion Commander William Payton leads the troops. PICTURED ABOVE are: Karen Konopik, Cindy Koch, Cindy Carmichael, Crystal Swait, Vanessa Jurden, Robert Reynolds, and Warrior Richardson. GROUP PROMOTES INTEREST IN ART OF CREATIVE WORD Universal lVlessages is the name the Crea- tive Writing Club has given its second book of student works. Designed with the aid of the graphics classes, the magazine is a chronicle of Technical High's best art, photo- graphy and writing. DECA ACHIEVES STATE, NATIONAL RECOGNITION Tech's DECA iDistributive Education Club of America? group is the social and competitive wing ofthe marketing education program. Marketing education was first recognized nationally at Tech in the early l92O's. lt is now the oldest continuous program in exist- ence. The group has a long reputation of excellence and creativity. The faculty can always tell a DECA student by quality of excuses they have for being tardy to class. Seriously, students in marketing education are hard workers who are required to be employed outside of school in order to maintain the skills they develop. 12, 1, . .1 .fs,,. DECA students are active in many facets of school life. They are highly competent and competitive students. Winning awards this year were Kenneth Nunn, Ronald Richardson and Barbara Beam. They are DECA representatives pictured on this page. COLE, COLEMAN LEAD SPIRITED PEP CLUB 'MN' Cheerleaders Pep Up Masses . . . Throughout the metamorphosis of the sports program the cheer- leaders kept the pep and spirit of the school high. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Paula Johnson, assisted by Miss Liz Woerdeman, the cheerleaders held pep rallies in the gymnasium to promote support. Pictured amid scenes from pep rallies are clockwise from the top right: Terri Franklin, Cori House, Linda Alexander, Sharon Goings, Eula Barnes, Mary Turnbo, Theresa Giblin, Terri Taylor, Joyce Cotton and Diane Peak. 2 . 5 w 1 Q 4 Q Q a 1 Ep S Q 71 PICTURED ABOVE are: Ruby Brown, Sandra Brown, Katie Berriman Theresa Davis and Audrey Brown BACK ROW Felicia Benson, Ruthie Rouse, Dirian Armstrong, Patrice Drake Cheryl Brown Cindy Koch Alva Cooper Beverly Mcln tosh and Karen Penn. Not pictured are Lisa Green, Lavonia Stanfueld Donna Johnson and Lillie Conyers TROJANETTES PERFORM AT HALF-TIMES, P ARADES The southwest corner of the third floor hall was an active spot after school most evenings during football and basketball season. The Trojanettes were practicing. This dancefdrill team performed during half-time at many games. The Trojanettes also marched in the big bi- centennial parade sponsored by the Omaha Public Schools. 72 Sis i NS' PICTURED ABOVE are: Regina House, Dorothy Morrow, Eartha Coleman, Jenice Moore and Sheena Gibson. BELOW is mascot Audrey House. JV CHEERLEADERS OFFER PEP TO TEAMS The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders are respon- sible for providing the pep for the Junior Var- sity and Reserve athletic squads. They also ai the varsity squad in preparing pep rallies and assemblies. This years squad also served as the wrestling cheerleaders and participated in all athletic activities. PICTUR ED ABOVE are: Tammi Colegrove, Sharon Williams, Pam Brown, Andy Goodwin, Darryl Davis, Johnny Johnson, Kenneth Nunn, Judy Anderson, Jenice Moore, Virgil Parks. BAND DEVELOPS INTO COHESIVE INSTRUMENT Under the direction of the new band director, Earmon Wil- cher, Tech's organization has gone through a rebuilding sit- uation. The band played for home football games and basketball games and marched in the Bi- centennial Parade. PICTURED ABOVE are: Howard Brown, Matthew Peoples, Barry Zoll, Howard Curtis, David Carter, Kevin Sheffer, Bart Burroughs, Curt Maas, Mark Jones, Eugene Sharpe, Patti O'Keefe, Linda Smith, Mr. George Crumbley and Mr. Earmon Wilcher. ALL-CITY BACCALAUREATE LED BY VOCAL MUSIC ,4 78 TECH NEWS STAFF FINDS THE ART OF REPORTAGE STIMULATING The Tech News, under the direction of Editor Crystal Swait and Advisor Mary Lu Larson, became more diversified during this year of change. The staff became larger and expanded into sev- eral areas of reporting. The News was printed in the Tech High Print Shop. The Tech News staff included Brenda Jennings Yvette Freeman Debb e Zabel Ca I Vaughn Sharon Russell Connie Green Eartha Coleman Donna Par is Crystal Swait Amy Jo Langeneger Mark Green Brenda Jones Elamea Robinson and Michael Cole man PHOENIX GAINS STRENGTH Never before have so many done so much for so few. This paraphrase of Winston Church- ill's wartime statement unfortunately is indi- cative of this year's yearbook staff. Because too many students heard that the 1976 Phoenix would not have a color section, sales dropped off, or should we say what sales? A deficit of 51,500 from the 1975 annual prevented the staff from utilizing the extra luxuries necessary to sell a yearbook. But the staff concentrated on providing quality reporting and pictures. That was the goal which we hope was met. PICTURED BELOW is the yearbook staff: Carolyn Fountain, James Lester, James Ivory, Admiral Larry, Bart Burroughs, Raymond Martin, Denise Trigg, Donna Paris, Terry Harrington and Sheena Gibson. new STAFF FACES NEW PROBLEMS IN CLOCKWISE ORDER FROM BOTTOM RIGHT: Ritee Hay washes cars at the yearbook car wash, the yearbook staff, staff members Verletha Cistrunk, Mike Saxton, Sharon Russell, Yvette Freeman, Sidney Rich- ards, Crystal Swait, Vicki Adams, Deborah Haynes and Joe Hiykel in typical poses, assistant editors, Karen Konopik, Hiykel and Fountain examine books while editor Margaret Brown looks for ideas. STAGE CREW FLYS HIGH Stage craft class does fly high --literally. It is responsible for maintaining the Tech High stage and auditorium which has a pin- rail almost 80 feet tall. The auditorium seats 2, 120 people anld the stage area is six stories 'ta . Stage crew builds sets and paints drops for many types of events including Clerestory Window and Thruber Carnival. 1'-N ,513 ,'., 4 , h 4 Danare Armstrong Robert Banister Isiah Bennett Rita Benson Genia Brown Laura Blake Maureen Carr Ronnette Brown David Carter LATECO ERS PICTURED Garland Coty Carolyn Fountain Reginald Gunter Darryll Davis Richard Gettman Jack Gunn Anita Daye Stewart Grimes Joel Gunter as m . .. .Q ., ,,w..,. at 7' 'L -gb. Q! K if i.,t R 122514 2 K .551 fi 1 Q G . - .tzq - 4 Q 3 . Q ig Kathy Hay Anthony Haynes James Harden Robert Harpster Terry Harrington Debra Holloway Regina House Thomas Hubbard Billy Jackson Elgin Jones Donna Johnson Michelle Johnson Sandra Key Scott Knuckle Paul Landers Rodney Young Gregory Lawson Curt Maas Dorothy McCallum Mary McClain Rich Carlson Cindy Carmichael David Channel Verletha Cistrunk 'N ,,. z K UNDERGRADS LEAD TECH'S INTEGRATIU Michael Cole Ledora Collins Demetria Cooper Tammy Colegrove Lillie Conyers Laurie Cooper Eartha Coleman Sheryl Conyers Otis Cooper Maurice Coleman Alva Cooper Richard Cotlage Thomas Crawford Sherry Cronin Howard Curtis Michael Dancer Nw... -...M-n A ,L X 'vn...,x as Calvin Gary Davis Larry Davis Maurice Davis Patricia Davis Dorothy Dortch Floyd Elmer Kenneth Foster Daphne Garrett Greg Gibson Sybil Dixon Patricia Drake Howard Fields Ken Fredrickson Theresa Giblin Joanne Gilreath Brenda Dorsey Simon Edwards Brenda Flowers Yvette Freeman Sheena Gibson Barry Gilreath ffs 45 -,,,w e . 553: 5 1 ? lil, .tl 159 3 'Y srll T ST u DIES L u R E STUDENTS H Patricia Gipson Venus Donnie Gorden Michael Green Greg Griffin Rosemary Hamlin Kathy Hay Gladney Connie Green Felicia Gresham Rusty Gunter Gerald Harris Mary Hayley Lloyd Glover Lisa Green Gwen Gresham Alan Harder Tony Haskin Debra Haynes '49 gal va :ual , -f H -ma :ummm ,, mm - ,, . Dewayne Hill Joe Hiykel Shirley Hogan Ronald Holbert Debra Holloway Lajuanta Holmes Cori House Regina House Renee Hubbard John Hudson Belinda Humphrey Vickie Humphrey Tom Hurtzime Linda Hyde Jackie Ingram Roderick Ingram Vincent Ivory John Jackson Ronald Jackson Vickie Jackson eequwv- Sam Haynes Terry Henry Anthony Hicks Anita Hill ,ftun-,,.. a 4 A WW K 1 V T' :k my W . , 1525331 fi 1 -f:1fiQ, ,,, W, ., V m e if 3 11 A if 1 j i. ' nf ' A 11314 4 112 -ff' mi 'fn' fy A Q As is dvr Q ggi! 1, f ri K 1v W if M , Zwv air i , L1-l ff 5, if li ,, a HH i. Wil v V if ' 'li 'f vw ,if P , .of 4, 4 M , ,Wx is, f W W N M ' ff- ',vf in 4, 4 ,wi J' hifi W' Miwww ag? WM we M ,N 5 5. u 3-may or ' ,iw semgza-irq an iiiasiiwlkf .1 - A, , . asf H. -3 l x H 4 , i V 'mi as i gm 91 Nyna Jefferson Tom Jividen Annie Johnson Donna Johnson Gloria Johnson Johnny Johnson Krystl Johnson Brenda Jones Charles Jones Cynthia Jones Lennette Jones Mark Jones Paulette Jones Pearline Jones Tony Jones Michael Jordan Greg Jurden Vanessa Jurden Mike Kasun Dandra Key Ray Kimbrough Rickey Knight Cindy Koch Karen Konopik E Kevin Kunkle Linda Lee Diana Martin , ,W Amy Jo Greg Lawson Henry Kounce Patricia Ladd Langeneger Stephen Erica Lewis Rose Ellen Lee James Lester Anna Lewis Linebarger Debbie Long Raymond Martin Curt Mass Ronald McGaugh Edward Mayhue Bernita McBride 1' Maxfli!! E 3 .w-0 ' :ax E f, fi 5 1 E we .,.IEiag V. It W E ' ' ' ,'1:i 'iiFf'Wi ' I , y .i yiyy Ng'--W, MAGNETS CREATE METAIVIORPHOSI IN TROJANLAND Keryn McCeIIan Anthony Mills Dwayne Moody Herbert Moore Jenice Moore Audrey Morgan Dorothy Morrow Sherman Morrow Angela Moss Monroe Mosley Larry Neal Delphine Newsome Jeff Nielson Ray Oliver Vera Page Donna Paris Alfred Patton Dianne Peek Karen Penn Eric Perry f U NDERCLASSMEN PRO 0TE Henry Palland Vanessa Riley Mike Saxton Kevin Shaffer -, 65: - i ry, ' i me-w TECH'S IMAGE Mike Potter Bonita Randle Ruthie Rouse Burnett Ross Izetta Ross Beverly Schram Marietta Schriefer Betty Scott Martha Elizabeth Gary Shannan Kathy Shelth Slaughter z Riva Martha Richie Rose Ruffin Donna Scott Peggy Smith M- Michelle Riley Sharon Russell Emile Scott Luann Smith James Smith Shirley Spencer Houston Talbert Bertha Taylor Crystal Barbara Tarver James Thomas Swait Tony Tata Richard Thomas James Toney Sandra Turnbo Clarence Tyler Valerie Utnage Frank Vaughn Kenneth Valentine Steven Vaughn Carl Vaughn Charles Wallace if ' ' ..,, ,mn f ,,,k i -1- 'z 'fermfsaz DANCE ASSEMBLIES, CAR WASHES GAIN PARTICIPATION BY STUDENTS, STAFF Harriet Washington Kim Watkins Ivan Watson Oscar Watson M,w-A 3 , 'waesaz,, ir V fr:fffi'iif5'1' ,I wwf 1 ,f mg Ea ,,,,..., Q J X ,M gm F z I C Je? H 7 4 ' git.: s W, .Ani f xl ' w E as 1 . M ,wma 1' WW Z 'g 2 Af , fn A 'fi 1 eh X I. -Q, M. ,, .m i Leland Wells Anita White Greg Wilcox Evelyn Williams Kenneth Williams Lynn Williamson Barbara Willis Alberta Wilson Robert Wilson Nancy Woolridge Darlene Wynne Kennie Yakle Celeste Young Barry Zoll Nate Zlazel Nien Vanle An chien Van Nguyen Thanh Van Sonkinh Nguyen Janine McNeil GROUP GUIDES HELP Virgil Parks Anna Rankin Eugene Sharp Pat McCallum William Patton Charlene Price Lorraine Sheppard Robert Morris Karen Penn Ruthie Rouse Donna Scott Rahn 'V'aXeY Carney Roundtree Janice Scott Shirley Scott Carolyn Mitchell Keryn McClellan X ini i n he I kV-k i - . ,ss z, A .. ,..::EE 'Ck 4 a T Nancy Woolridge Mark Young ,X X ,W 31 ki Ka W -mf 1 1 X ll 52535 ,L s , T TTsTT sTTr osTTT T , if if Helen Talbert Barbara Tarver Bertha Taylor Theresa Tucker Sandra Tu rn bo Ronald Walker Matthew Washington Oscar Watson Rene Wells Linda Williams John Williams D. Williams m e l sl' ll Laurie Adams Vickie Adams Tony Ahmed Lynda Alexander Esther Alford Deborah Anderson Edward Archibald Dorian Armstrong Clyde Baggett Vincent Baldwin Eula Barnes Walter Barnes Joe Bartley Robert L. Bass Barbara Beam James Bearfield Martha Beaugard Linda Bender Felicia Benson Angela Berry Bill Bier Mary Bims Linda Bims Melody Bradford gr QA in :fi 453 MQ ma ll 1 UNDERGRADS GATH ER 2 e l Josephine Brennan Beverly Brown Harrison Brown Nolan Brown Marcus Bryant Bart Burroughs Ronald Brewer Cheryl Brown Howard Brown Ruby Brown Sharon Buckley Annie Burton Floyd Brinkman Eddie Brown James Brown Bonita Bryant Nellie Burnett Geraldine Burton ,Cgnaa Alefeanaer Danara ,4r1nsfreng kenee l6'aggeft Greg l6'anlaWin Kalrerfa l5'ennisfer L'neil!e Kass l5'arI1ara Hearn kebeeea Kira l6'aaita l6'ryaaf Karen Kallaufay Michael 6'lark Jlflichrllc Klark Patricia dark Sheryl drayrrs l6'arlrara Kaaprrwaaa ,Yagfcc Katfaa Sndrlet Snbdnks Cneresd Giblin Keyer Gnff ,4ndy Goodwin Steyndnie Geedufin Vietrene J-felleufdy Sfred J-fnssey 8ddy Hyde Grcnal jackson johnny ,fcnnscn kickcy kcrn Micnacl king Adiniral Harry Kina lfcwis Patricia L'cWis ,Mattncw Pccplcs K.. Brenda ,Marley Kanada Mass Wanda ,Neal Warrior kirharasaa ,Marina kaaks Patty Shaffer Daara Sharpe Fatriria Smith Zraaia Sraith Zaaaaae Staafiela Daisy Caylar Daaaa Carkar Mary Zaraba Anita Vaaaiza Margaret l6'raWa Margaret Brown led the class of 1976 into its historically significant year of change. It was a change forthe country--a metamorphasis for the class. The United States was beginning its third hundred years and the class of 1976 was a baby it threw into the world clawing and screaming. A baby of the country-Jwhile they were adults to themselves. On them the future rests. On them rests this countrys' New fron- tier, or common sense, or CameIot of the coming era. CAR WASH RAFFLE FAIL TO ELIMINATE YEARBDOK DEBT In order to raise money to eliminate a 51,500.00 yearbook debt the staff decides to hold a car wash and raffle to raise money. So one bright October Saturday morning the staff and friends gathered together to have one of the world's largest water fights and one of Omaha's smallest car washes. Despite 8 hours of grueling work and wet feet, the staff raised only a minimal amount of money. Cars were washed inside and out and some customers came from as far away as Wichita, Kansas, and Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Sharon Russell sprays while earning money for the yearbookp Mr. Eisenhardt's car almost fell apart when the dirt holding it together was washed offp Ritee Hay finds her calling as a tire washerg Carolyn Fountain rinses a car while Debbie Haynes, Karen Konopik, and Ritee Hay take the break that refreshes. ALL-SCHOOL CARNIVAL RAISES FU NDS FOR 1976 PHOENIX With a deficit facing the 1976 Phoenix, the staff members, with the cooperation of Stuco, began work early in the year planning the second all-school carnival. Helping the two organizations were the faculty and the parent's group. Unfortunately a larger carnival being held downtown kept as large a crowd as anticipated away from the Tech High parking lot. But those who attended found a midway full of hot dogs, games, cotton candy and prizes. The carnival raised enough money to eliminate a portion of the accumulated debt, but not enough to eliminate it. At the time of this writing the yearbook was suffering from chronic debt. L .2 2125 1 IF.. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Stuco sponsor Mark Shultze clowns around editor Margaret Brown checks out the bake sale a dart enthusiast tries to win Ritee Hay was popular at the cotton candy machine while Deborah Haynes sam N ples hotdogs, a young customer Mrs Beason and Mrs Davis are found hot 1 dogging in the parking lot an 534- ,. 5 it 2' ll ill CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The cheerleaders lead spectators in cheers along the routep yearbook-candidates Terry Harrington and Ritee Hayg Trojanettes march while pep club ridesp Mr. Schulze represents the teachers' po- tential and Ruthie Frasier and Porter Johnson ride in the Senior class float. Uh HOMECOMING PARADE LEADS YEAR OF POTENTIAL As they have the past three years, the Cul- for royalty and individuals spent hours decor- tural Studies Club won the float competition ating their cars, motorcycles and bikes. in the annual Homecoming Parade. It was the largest parade in recent history. Over 25 Despite the loss of the homecoming game, the units participated in the three mile event. parade added greatly to the festivities of Homecoming 1975 . Clubs sponsored floats carrying candidates -em - . ,gf W9 N A GE' W me . .. K - QA H H - YEL. K ,Z K f fy: - ,Q p fig, A , CLERESTORY WINDOW CELEBRATES SPIRIT OF HUMANITY In commemoration of the bicenten- nial, Clerestory Window was formed by the Tech and Burke High Drama Departments. Clerestory Window, directed by Nlr. James Eisenhardt and Miss Peg Shaf- er, began as an outlet for students, from different walks of life, to get together and share common and unique interests. Twenty students were selected from almost 150 who auditioned and under- went a mini course in human aware- ness and human relations. The group was cited as an integration program of the Omaha Public Schools and funded as a special project. They have been written about in educa- tion papers. In all, the students geve 23 perfor- mances for 5,000 people. Perfor- mances were presented at the Fire- house Dinner Theater, the Chamber of Commerce, many elementary and secondary schools, and at Burke and Tech. fail? 2444! CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: Director Eisenhardt in a contemplative moment observes Nancy Woolridge and Greg Gibson in rehearsal while one of the smaller cast members salutes the bicentenniel and finds Bart Burroughs at the end of things. PROJ ECTED ENROLLMENT 1,200 STUDENTS 1976-77 120 STUDENTS RECRUIT Recruiting is a major factor of change at Tech. In one way or another, all students have felt the anticipation and effects of recruiting. They have become proud that they were a part of the upbuilding of Tech, with a new image. The efforts made by both faculty and stu- dents have been a big influence on all people in the city of Omaha. Tech is formally proving to everyone that we can do by using recruiting as a means of doing so. This form of devotion, is new and no one knows what is ahead, but the future looks optimistic. Through recruiting, we Cas all of us know? are going to the top! Eagrtha , ' QQ-man Tech Gause SELMA GAUSE New name, new peop e, of the lVliss Tech Pagae For twelve young wome close to 600 peop e pr ced something which 1a and happy part of their Anticipation filled the a IVli'ss Tech '76. Her fo up, Cori House, 2nd ru and Eartha Coleman 4U REIGNS AS MISS TECH new forms ..... this is the composition nt at Tech for the 75-76 school year. n at Tech it meant the world. With esent at the pagaent these girls experien- s become, and will remain, an important ives. ir as Selma Gause, senior, was crowned lowers were Bonita Randle, lst runner nner up, Gwen Gresham, 3rd runner up, 1 runner up and Miss Personality. CLOCKVVISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Swimwear competition attracts comments, a beaming Miss Tech, Selma Gause, is honored by her subjects, Gwen Gresham is escorted down the aisle by Southall Dorsey and Selma is announced as Miss Tech 1976. MISS TECH SPONSGRED BY CULTURAL STUDIES STUCO A NUNN NAMED RCTC COLONEL Kenneth Nunn was named JROTC Cadet Lt. Colonel of Technical High School at the annual Military Ball. The Military Ball is held annually to promote the ROTC programs in the public schools. The eight area high schools all participate in the program where unit commanders are named. Of the eight officers named, one is later promoted to brigade commander after federal inspection. 5 5 E 1 I: 5 CLOCKVVISE FRO M THE TOP: Principal Odra Bradley presents Cadet Com mander Kenneth Nunn with the symbols of his command, while his lady, Eartha Coleman looks ony assembled cadets and ladiesg Marcus Bryant and Sharon Goingsp William Payton and Rosemarie Lambertg Mr. and Mrs. Bradley participate in the grand march. QA: P., T' The Fufllre -,Lia Q5 X If , 5 9 3.5 'Ein Z 1- ma 9351584 B rw , JJ V3 'rms H: J Mi Qi - :HEEL 5 'fi -1+ .5 Wy. ni Gig Q53 'Z 5 ' i S ummm? THURBER CARNIVAL TAKES CENTER STAGE AT TECH Tech's stage took on a circus atmosphere as Thurber Carnival appeared center stage. The spring play was unusual in several ways, first it was the only time in years that two productions were per- formed in a year, and secondly, it was presented in-the-round on stage with the audience seated on three sides. The cast spent many hours developing talent and sharpening skills. The play was directed by lVIr. James Eisenhardt. :pa we 4 l.. er- J , , Wi QQ! 1 E gi FE ,fnvfz E Q 152 H 5, E Q 31? 5 i l M .-f f 5 : Al ' Q egg 3 . ,, 2 1 ' j T3 3 V .K Q l 'E 'fluid 1 fl Z ' 5 1 E ig 2 355 Q hyiii ,,., gl :T5 V, new f ' iii Q, l X wgl? ,,, V5 kg Eiga, ,Q is A ' i jf' 1 5 .5 Q, 5 E 'E fl , ,al .l in Q .V Qlv , li i 7 r ' 'fs -'.L,- 1 ','L-. we 5? ' ' K ': ' -: f' 'xi' 4 ZLL fi..-:.f:,,.:.,f . 1 If f I ! 130 Cast members of Thurber Carnival in- cluded: Kathy Hay, Karen Konopik, Sherry Cronin, Crysta Swait, Connie Green, Greg Gibson, Gary Wi Iiams, and Bert Burroughs. Student director was Cindy Koch. Tom Jividen was twe lighting coordinator, assisted by Greg Wilcox. S51 Pictured CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT ARE: Con- nie Green and Gentlemen Shopper Bart Burroughsp Greg Gibson talks of the night the bed fellg Bart tells Karen Konopik about the unicorn in the gardeng Sherry Cronin gets a make-up touch-up from Cindy Kochg Kathy Hay urges Greg to run awayp The Last Flower. HOLLOWAY, JAM ES PRO ROYALTY Victrene Holloway and Larry James were crowned Prom King and Queen in 1976. Crowning Vicki was her sister Darlene who won the honor last year. Also coronated were Eartha Coleman and Rusty Gunter as prince and princess. Playing for the Prom, held at King's lnn, was Silverado. lt was a vast success with almost 200 people in attendance. 4? KING'S INN IS THE ROYAL SETTING FOR PROM Every year brings a different reaction when it comes to the junior-senior prom. Each year brings different purposes, excitement, and people. Praise for those who helped sponsor this annual event in spring, should be ver high Without the help of everyone at Tech, andytheir devotion and care for Tech, we would've never made it. This year, the prom was a big success with a fair turnout. It was a movin' and groovin', fun-filled evening and everyone got what was expected. The band was quite enjoyable and juniors and seniors relaxed as they played on .,-ff: :ffm A N A , A TROJANS CELEBRATE SENIDR GRADUATION MIGHTY 100 START LIFE Graduation is an important and exciting time for all sen- iors. It is the anticipation of the future. Each year, graduates of Tech High look forward to bigger and bright- er happenings in which they reach for higher goals. Every one has done more than their share of preparing and plan- ning for graduation. It is a big day in a graduates life, and the preparation is a vital part of it. What's ahead, no one knows, but with the thoughts of reaching the top in mind, the future will surely be a suc- cessful one. Whatever it is, Tech has made sure that they will be ready for it. BICENTENNIAL PARADE DOWNTCWN H RINGS IN GALA EVENT 'ffwrf V I k VMWINIXWVW 5 , , W 1, A 11 ',W Qggik Q I , , , K fufzszw, 11. . ww . ig , ,Z ,t, ZWI I 2 h F M EL F 4,94 ..f. ,K V YV,iJ:: 2,,5,.:!k,:f 91' ,wwVgigmwmmw ,.': F 1 a me W4- , i . 'J' W ,,. , 2 'UI mt, MP' 5 3 5 1, 5 3 4 . - I ,A ,,, 1 i .ff1,,,-I-ef, ff' 1' ,:.mmSJ!!w5- V - 1 142 Wm TECH'S FLOAT EARNS KODOES wif K KrW,,.,.,, Q,, A , :'.z .vfvfxbxhk Q ,,. .,,iAa 5.:f' j A1-5' , . X Q 50 1 f X E9 .Q V M ! Yf9QLf ' ' FACES IN CROWD CHANGE AS TECH ATTRACTS STUDENTS OUT OF MANY - ONE TROJAN BICENTENARY THEME M,,E..E O EE EE EEE , E,E ,.. , E E EEE EE .EE E , :SQ QS ,Qe5es?'agwf .3 af -5 P' if ... .. . 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