Syracuse High School - Rocket Yearbook (Syracuse, NE)

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Bad weather does little to dampen the spirit Homecoming Royalty Queens are introduced to the spectators at the game. SHS Homecoming festivities were held in the cold, rainy weather. A field display, an eight foot Rocket holding the bloody head of a ram, was made by some of the Pep Club members, A dummy of a Ralston player was hung from the gym ceiling, Although the bonfire had to be moved into the gym, many Rocket fans came to show their spirit, The guest speaker was Mark Weiler, a graduate of SHS.Coaches and football players also gave pep talks to arouse the spirit of the students. Three witches brewed up a Rocket victory by using the ingredients listed on a poster made by a Rocket fan. Half-time entertainment at the game was provided by the Band. The candidates for the royalty were then announced. They were Nancy Halvorsen, Diane Staack, Linda Niebuhr, Con- nie Stutheit, Dan Bruns, Dan Russell, Ken Lamb, and Gary Spicer, Seniorsg Kathy Johns, Karen Wyatt, Ken Snyder, and Jerry Carper, Juniorsg and Vicki Koester, Janis Rippe,Jerry Block, and Alan Hill, Sophomores. This year the student body voted for the royalty candi- dates, but the final royalty was a closely guarded secret until it was announced at the dance. Homecoming Royalty: Alan Hill, Jerry Carper, Kreifels Linda Neibuhr Kathy Johns Janis Dan Russell, King Ken Lamb, Queen Connie Stut- Rippe heheit, crownbearersg Steve Engelbrecht, Kim 44 X

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ACTIVITIES Many activities filled the year with ex- citement and fun for the students at SHS. They provided not only entertainment, but also edu- cation in fields such as drama, music and dancing. Sock it to me through flowerpower ,was the theme for the dance that officially opened the school year. The lndian Summer Homecoming fes- tivities highlighted a very exciting football season. The all school presentation of Pygmalion was enjoyed by the community. Santa made his annual appearance at the Senior sponsored Christmas dance. The FFA and Student Council then spon- sored a Sadie Hawkins Dance which provided fun for all. Auctioneering and the presence of a disc-jockey highlighted the evening. Fun and variety was added to the year by the FTA Carnival, highlighted by their original stage show. Three Coins in the Fountain was the theme for the Prom which was the climax of a perfect school year for the Juniors and Sen- iors. The annual May dance sponsored by the Band Mothers was the final dance of the year. Graduation day ended the long awaited goal of the senior which was finally realized. Gary Spicer inspects the mock drill team at the annual FTA carnival.

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ofa victorious Homecoming on new field The Rockets defeated the Ralston Rams , 6-O.VVRh.the help oftheteann Larry HiH made the only touchdown. The Indian Summer theme was carried out at the dance foHoudng the ganne by autumn colors decorating the walls, with auunnn leaves scauered on the Hoor un complement the theme, The evening was climaxed by the crown- ing of the royalty. Sophomore 4 attendants were Janis Rippe and Alan Hill, Junior at- tendants were Kathy Johns and Jerry Car- per, Senior awendantsxvere 1dnda,Niebuhr and Ikui Russelh and the king and queen were Ken Lanimand Comne SunheH.'The crownbearers were Kim Kreifels and Steve Engelbrecht. Parents sponsoring the dance were Mr. and hdrs. Iirnest Staak and hir. and Airs. Merlin Hill. Music was provided by The Kaleide- Pep Club members work on a display Rocket for the Halvorsen Dlana Staack, Llnda Nlebuhr, Gary Spicer, Homecoming game. Ken Lamb, Danny Russell, Danny Bruns scope , . W if kim Q x lfxyg. i gf W , 5 wat . W . I X F' NK i ,, :ff .u -, i v in t, 4 4, y' it ff ,. 9 fix Q lxghfk , 'Qi .Q 9 , i W ,Q .i?eg,Mw, gm . f e 1 xx 5,-I ,it 11' .. J V 1, I . 5 , ha, if , -R, it S 5 Hs ff' W . ' I we 1? 'viii 3' K fa, e 1 :gi ap taffi' T . f , V. vzagsww Y V 74. ii: ,J ig, In In .Q Q ' ' gi ' ' 2 .' r SA K 'K of jf Q, et t 'xxx V it 'fl g' S T .., fre me Af?ik -fi Vfficf - I ' 5. if -855' H . it 1, I by ,J ' A K W qi ef: eg-it I , f 1, ,itll 7 74, A A ,V k 6, 1 Q2 V W' w K gf 7 W gf' K. i - eg V 'X .- f his , xg -M 1 .