Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1948 volume:

con ■ I ■ mm i.' • In expression of our sincere appreciation for her encouragement, suggestions and patience in directing the work of this publication we, the seniors of ’48, dedicate this annual to our class sponsor, Miss Beunice Doty. Wahoo High School Thunderbird Staff Editor Feme Epperson Finance ....................... .......................... ........ Charles Burmeister Advertising Manager, Jack Stewart Victor Sedlacek John Bern Willi am Hancock Eugene Owens Lee Jackson Joan Anderson Circulation and Distribution Jean Caha, Jacqueline Carlson, Patricia Hanson, Alice Rezac, Roma Jean Swanson Composition ............... Senior ............... Junior ............... Sophomore ............ Freshman ............. Pep Club Chieftain ............ Athletic and W Club Forum ................ Hi-Y ............... Music Department ..... Faculty ............. Student Life.......... ............................. Ardelie Hengen Marilyn Lindau, Barbara Clark ........................... Shirley VanMetre .............................. JoAnne Kudrna Sophie Bartek Patricia Lilley ............................. Jeanette Noble ............................. Godfrey Lanik ............................. Joyce Hladik .................................. Jim Ehlers .............................. Helen Pokorny ......................... Geraldine Moravec James Peters, Julie Schneider, Suzanne Schulte Typists Patricia Otto, Dolores Anderson, Donna Watson, Rose Wagemann Editorial Robert Margrave Faculty Mr. Paul E. Seidel M. A., B. Sc., University of Nebraska, Superintendent, Economics, Civics. Mr. John E. Aronson M. A., B. Sc., University of Nebraska, Principal, Physics, Chemistry, Forum Sponsor, Sophomore Class Sponsor. Mr. Henry Menke B. Sc., Nebraska Wesleyan University, History, Athletic Coach, Junior Class Co-sponsor. Miss Beunice Doty A. B., Peru State Teachers College. Commercial Arts, Senior Class Sponsor. Mr. Konrad Magnusson B. A., Midland College, Biology, General Science, Freshman Class Sponsor. Mr. Joseph J. Littrell A. B., Peru State Teachers College. Practical Arts, Assistant Coach, Senior Class Co-sponsor. Faculty Mrs. Mable Krause A. B., Duchesne College of Creighton University, English, Speech, Dramatics Coach. Miss Cecil McCarter A. B., Wayne State Teachers College, M. A., Colorado State College of Education, Algebra, Geometry, Junior Class Sponsor. Mrs. Olive Worrall B. Sc. in Ed., Kansas State Teachers College, Home Arts, English, Pep Club Sponsor, Sophomore Class Co-sponsor. Mr. Ralph Granere Kearney State Teachers College, Columbia University, Music. Miss Laura Hull B. Sc., University of Nebraska, Librarian, Bookkeeping. Miss Frieda Arnold B. A., M. A., University of Nebraska, Spanish, Latin, Chieftain Sponsor, Freshman Class Co-sponsor. Editorial The time has come for another graduation, another annual, and another editorial. In most instances graduation for the average high school senior is a time of greater or lesser sentimental and emotional stress; a time when by word of mouth or flourish of the pen, one hears such fancy phrases as “We are embarking on the ship of destiny”, or “We stand on the threshold of the future”. Flowery speech and elaborate oratorical metaphors of this kind have their place, but graduation from high school also has its more serious aspect, and perhaps never before have high school graduates had more difficult problems to solve or greater tasks to perform. We have certainly enjoyed the comradeship of high school; the memories of the dances, basket-ball and football games, class plays, and all the other social and athletic functions will always be pleasant and lasting. We can be thankful that the United States has such a fine educational system, and we should do our best to make it more efficient and raise its standards to even greater heights for the benefit of generations to come. But even more important and serious is the fact that with us lies the preservation of our nation, our democratic way of life, and our social and economic system as it is today. That is why I consider it a pleasure and an honor to write this article. I feel that I will be able at the present time to deliver to you a message with a purpose through this channel. Democracy and freedom are not gifts or heritages that automatically become and remain ours merely because we are descendents of our courageous forefathers who gave their lives and made numerous sacrifices to attain and secure this way of life. Whether in peace or in war we must wage a daily battle to preserve the ideals of this nation and secure them for ourselves and our children. We can accomplish this task by intelligent reading and thinking, and by continuing to educate ourselves to our dying day. We must not feel that our period of learning is now over. Great scholars have told us that after we have been awarded our high school diploma or our college degree, our education has only begun. Hatred, prejudice, and bigotry thrive among the uneducated. They are excellent spawning grounds for the seeds of Communism and other forms of government alien to our democratic ideals. You will find that a truly educated man or woman is not chained in his daily-life decisions or mode of living by racial or religious bigotry. The truly educated person is usually sympathetic and can appreciate the views and beliefs of all groups. Therefore, it is very essential that we continue to educate ourselves in order to become leaders in our community, state, and nation, and thus preserve our heritage of freedom. To educate ourselves is most necessary, but it may be quite possible that we will be confronted with the opportunity of making even greater sacrifices to preserve our American beliefs. If this be the case, I am sure that in you, my classmates, courage will not be found wanting. It w-ill be up to us and all high school graduates of this great nation to keep the torch of learning brightly burning, and to preserve and defend, and perhaps rebuild our way of life. Robert Margrave Senior Class Officers • President Jack Stewart Vice-President ... Patricia Hanson Secretary Julie Schneider Treasurer Helen Pokorny Sponsor Co-Sponsor Joseph J. Littrell CLASS MOTTO Tonight we launch. Where do we anchor? CLASS FLOWER American Beauty Rose CARL C. CIHAL Football 3-4L, Track 3, W Club 4, General Diploma, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. JEANETTE J. NOBLE Girls Glee Club 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Academic Diploma, Abraham Lincoln, Council Bluffs, la., I. JULIE SCHNEIDER, Secretary Chorus 2-4, Girls' Glee Club 2-3-4, Class Play 4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Forum 3, Academic Diploma, Class Officer 4, Fremont I. PATRICIA HANSON, Vice-President Orchestra I-2-3-4, Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls' Glee Club I-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Class Play 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Pep Band I-2-3-4, Academic Diploma, Class Officer 2-4. HELEN POKORNY, Treasurer Orchestra 3-4, Chorus 2-3-4, Girls' Glee Club 2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Chieftain Staff 4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Pep Band 3-4, Class Officer 4. KENNETH R. LILLEY Chorus 4, Boys' Glee Club 3-4, Class Play 2-3, Chieftain Staff 3-4, General Diploma, Class Officer I. MARILYN JO LINDAU Orchestra 3-4, Chorus I, Girls' Glee Club I, Chieftain Staff 4, An nual Staff 4, Academic Diploma. PATRICIA ANN LILLEY Chorus I -2-3 4, Girls' Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Academic Diploma. GODFREY LANIK Football 3L-4L, Track 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, W Club 3-4, General Diploma, St. Wenceslaus I. JACK R. STEWART, President Chorus 2-3-4, Boys' Glee Club 2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Basketball I-2L-3L-4L, Football I-3L-4L, Boys' Luncheon Club 4, Class Play 3-4, Annual Staff 4, W Club 2-3-4, Academic Diploma, Class Officer 2-3 4. DONAL BARD Boys' Glee Club 1-3-4, Football I, Boys' Luncheon Club 4, Academic Diploma. ROSE MARIE WAGEMANN Annual Staff 4, Commercial Diploma, Yutan I. SUZANNE SCHULTE Orchestra I-2-3-4, Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls' Glee Club I-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Chieftain Staff 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Pep Band 1-2, Forum 2-4, Cheerleader 2-3-4, Academic Diploma. RONALD OHNOUTKA Orchestra 4, Chorus 3-4, Boys' Glee Club 2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Basketball I-2-3L-4L, Football 3-4L, Boys' Luncheon Club 4, Track 1-2-4, Class Play 3, W Club 3-4, Forum 1-2, Academic Diploma. CHARLES BURMEISTER Orchestra I-2-3-4, Chorus I-2-3-4, Boys' Glee Club I-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Basketball I-2-3-4L, Boys' Luncheon Club 4, Class Play I-2-3-4, Chieftain Staff 3-4, Annual Staff 4, W Club 3-4, Forum 4, Golf 2-3L4, Academic Diploma, Class Officer 2. LEE JACKSON Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls’ Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Class Play 1-2-4, Chieftain Staff 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Forum 1-3, Academic Diploma. JACQUELINE CARLSON Orchestra 2-3-4, Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls’ Glee Club I-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Class Play 4, Chieftain Staff 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Academic Diploma. HARVEY REITMAJER General Diploma, Prague 1-2. DONALD H. ROOD Football 3. Boys' Luncheon Club 4, Academic Diploma. GERALDINE M. MORAVEC Annual Staff 4, Commercial Diploma, Abraham Lincoln, Council Bluffs, la., I. ROBERT LARSON Boys' Luncheon Club 4, Academic Diploma. EARLENE A. QUICK Girls' Glee Club 4, Commercial Diploma, Ithaca 1-2. GLADYS L. ZETOCKA Girls' Glee Club 2, General Diploma. DARRELL ROHMAN Basketball 3L, Football IL-2L, W Club I-2-3-4, General Diploma. WILLIAM JACKSON Football I-2L-3L-4L, Track 2-3, W Club 2-3-4, General Diploma. SHIRLEY LOUISE VANMETRE Chorus 4, Girls' Glee Club 4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 4, Academic Diploma, Lincoln High l-2:3. IRENE E. ROBERTS Orchestra I-2-3-4, Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls’ Glee Club I-2-3-4, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Academic Diploma. DALE K. CULLEN Boys' Glee Club 2-3-4, Class Play 2-3, Academic Diploma. EUGENE OWENS Football I-L-2L-3L-4L, Track 2-3, Annual Staff 4, W Club I-2-3-4, Academic Diploma. JOAN ANDERSON Orchestra 1-2, Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls' Glee Club I-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Class Play 4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 1-2- 3-4 Pep Band 3-4, Academic Diploma. MARILYN C. DAVIS Academic Diploma. VICTOR R. SEDLACEK Football 2-3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, W Club 3-4. Boys' Luncheon Club 4, Track 3. Academic Diploma, Boys' Ranch, Curtis, Nebr., Summer 1946. DONNETTA ROHWER Commercial Diploma. ROBERT B. MARGRAVE Chorus 4, Boys' Glee Club 4, Boys' Luncheon Club 4, Class Play 4, Annual Staff 4, Academic Diploma, Sr. Wenceslaus I, St. Pauls, Epworlh, Iowa, 2-3. MARILYN WALTER Girls' Glee Club ma. MAGDELENE MATHIS Chorus 2-3, Girls' Glee General Diploma. ORLAN BERKLAND Orchestra 2-3, Chorus 1-2-3, Boys' Glee Club 1-2-3, Basketball 1-2-3, Class Play 3, Academic Diploma. JOYCE HLADIK Girls' Glee Club 2, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Academic Diploma. MERLIN W. HELSING Boys' Glee Club 4, Academic Diploma. WILLIAM F. HANCOCK Chorus 2, Boys' Glee Club 2, Basketball 1-2-3, Football IL-2L-3L-4L, Track 1-2, W Club I-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, General Diploma. NORMA JEAN LAUDENSCHLAGER Chorus 1-2-3 4, Girls Gloo Club 1-2-3-4, Class Play I, Commercial Diploma. JIM EHLERS Chorus 4, Boys' Glee Club 3-4, Basketball 2-3L-4L, Football 3-4L, Boys Luncheon Club 4, Track 2-3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, W Club 3-4, Forum 3, Academic Diploma, Fremont I. HAROLD MILLER General Diploma, Ithaca 1-2. DOROTHY SWANSON Girls' Glee Club 1-3, Academic Diploma. PATRICIA OTTO Chieftain Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 4, Commercial Diploma, Ithaca 1-2. RUTH MAY HAGEMAN General Diploma. ROY O. AKERSON Chorus 2-3-4, Boys' Glee Club 2-3-4. General Diploma. ROMA JEAN SWANSON Pep Club 4, Annual Staff 4, Academic Diploma. EWALT H. HAGEMAN General Diploma, Ithaca 1-2. CLYDE RICHARD WORRALL Chorus 2-3-4, Boys’ Glee Club 2-3-4, Basketball I-2-3L-4L. Football 2-3L-4L, Boys’ Luncheon Club 4, Class Play I-2-3-4, W Club 3-4, Forum 4, Academic Diploma, Class Officer 1-2. VENNIE A. NEMECEK General Diploma. JAMES PETERS Boys' Glee Club 2-3, Basketball 1-3, Football 1-2, Boys' Luncheon Club 4, Track 1-4, Annual Staff 4, Forum 4, Academic Diploma, Class Officer I. FERNE C. EPPERSON Orchestra I-2-3-4, Chorus 4, Band I- 2-3-4, Class Play 2-3-4, Chieftain Staff 1-2-3, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 2-3-4. Pep Band I-2-3-4, Academic Diploma, Class Officer 2. MARILYN THORSON Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls Gloe Club 1-2- 3-4, Band I-2-3-4, General Diploma. BARBARA ANN CLARK Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls' Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Class Play i, Chieftain Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Academic Diploma. DOLORES M. ANDERSON Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 4, Academic Diploma. ELEANOR A. BARTER Girls' Glee Club 2, General Diploma. SOPHIE RITA BARTER Girls' Glee Club 2, Annual Staff 4, Commercial Diploma. ROBERT JANECEK General Diploma, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. EARL H. HAGEMAN Boys' Luncheon Club 4, General Diplor ma, Ithaca 1-2. ANTHONY HOBZA Academic Diploma, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. ARTHUR G. GERDTS Orchestra 1-2-3, Chorus 4, Boys' Glee Club 4, Basketball 1-2-3, Football 2-3L-4L, Track 3, Class Play I, Annual Staff 4, W Club 3-4, Academic Diploma. PHYLLIS JEAN NELSON General Diploma. MARIE CAROL CERNIK Girls’ Glee Club 2-3-4, General Diploma. LUCILLE M. BERANEK Girls' Glee Club I-2-3-4, General Diploma. DONNA RUTH WATSON Annual Staff 4, Commercial Diploma, Fremont I, Carson City, Nevada 2. MARILYN MARIE REZAC General Diploma, Weston I. ALICE MARIE REZAC Annual Staff 4, Academic Diploma, Pep Club 4, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. JOHN R. BERN Band 2-3-4, Boys' Luncheon Club 4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Band 4, Academic Diploma. LEE R. CHRISTENSON Boys' Glee Club 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4L, Football 4, Boys' Luncheon Club 4, Track 3, W Club 2-3-4, Student Manager 2L-3L, Academic Diploma. JEAN CAHA Girls’ Glee Club 4, Band 2-3-4, Chieftain Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, Academic Diploma, Forum 4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Cheerleader 3-4, Class Officer 3. JOANNE E. KUDRNA Band I-2-3-4, Class Play 2-3, Chieftain Staff 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Pep Band 3-4, Forum 2, Academic Diploma. KATHRYN ANN REZEK Class Play 3, Academic Diploma, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. ARDELLE HENGEN Orchestra I-2-3-4, Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls' Glee Club I-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4. Class Play 3-4, Chieftain Staff 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Academic Diploma, Pep Band 3, Class Officer 1-3. Senior Activities May 7 was Senior Day and the class visited many interesting places in Omaha. Baccalaureate Services were held at the Methodist Church on May 23. A senior program was given for the faculty and students on May 24 at which time a memorial to Wahoo High School was presented. Commencement occurred May 28. Speakers of the senior class were JoAnne Kudrna and Charles Burmeister. THE WAHOO BLUE PRINT p . WEATHER: Today, high 99, low 98. Tomorrow, hail and snow, possibly cooler. VOLUME MXLIIV Wahoo, Nebraska, May 32, 1955 NUMBER 77 NEW CORPORATION Stocks are being sold to people who are jamming the Mkts. trying to get in on it. The “Hageman Corporation headed by Earl Hageman as President, Ewalt as vice-president and Ruth as secretary, is manufacturing contraptions to sell school students to give the teachers headaches. STEWART TRAVELS WIDE Jack Stewart traveled around for several years and finally ended up in Mexico. If you think he was good in the old days, you ought to see him toss the bull now. TWO ARE CONVICTED Roy Akerson and Kenneth Lilley are put in Sing-Sing for shooting craps out of season. The judge has not sentenced them to how long as yet. COMEDIAN DISCOVERED A second “Joan Davis” has been found by the “Arthur Godfrey Show” from Nebraska. Miss Joan Anderson at one time an Opera singer, is now receiving $15,000 a week to impersonate Joan Davis. ENGLISH PROF. HOME FOR VACATION Lee Roy Christenson has arrived at his estate north of Wahoo. Mr. Christenson is now serving at Vassor as head of the English Department. NEW CAR REVEALED Flash! Jim Ehlers has just discovered a new 1975 model of the “Zippy Zop”. “It’s the greatest car in history”, says the famous car dealer. CHANGES BEING MADE Joyce Hladik has just been appointed as head operator in the “Touhy” Exchange. She succeeds Miss Alice Rezac who is resigning to become the wife of the “Glad Tycoon” William Jackson. They will be wed in Reno when Mr. Jackson’s divorce becomes final from his second wife Rose Wagemann (Jackson). NEW MILLINERY SHOP” Miss Shirley VanMetre has announced plans for a large millinery shop to be located BRASS RAIL GRAND OPENING Anthony Hobza and Harvey Reitmajer announce opening of $20,CC0 bar in Weston. Drinks on the house, free to all. Special entertainment furnished by Bartek sisters who dance and sing. HEIR TO $1,000,000 Orland Berkland of Wahoo. Nebraska recently inherited The Dickinson Jewelry Store valued at nearly $1,000,COO. He plans to take over next week. BIG BUY Lee Jackson has just bought a huge farm and ranch—she decided to learn the business from the ground up before choosing between two former buys. here. It is the place of the High School which collapsed in ’49. Her featured items will be of her own design, some of which are the Peek-a-Boo Nity, (used exclusively by all newly-wed brides) and her no climb slip (cut on the bias). BEES AND YOU A new book written by John Bern is, “Bees and You”, which is now on newstands everywhere. LOCAL MAN SUFFERS $1,000,000 LOSS Mr. Merlin Helsing who was speculating in the grain market in 1948 just before the crash has reported that he took a $2.00 loss on each bushel of the $2.48 corn he had purchased in the fall of ’47. NEWS FROM ABROAD JoAnne Kudrna for the past four years has been a missionary in Africa, trying to convert some poor ignorant savages. She went there to mend her broken heart because Victor Sedlacek refused her proposal of marriage. Also down there is Donal Bard who operates a camel system (our form of taxi) and Dale Cullen a rich good-for-nothing who spends his time playing pitch with the natives. Earlene Quick is now employed as one of the top ski instructors in Switzerland. So far she has only twenty-nine students who have broken a few legs, arms, and necks. Anyway it makes good business for Don Rood M. D. who has been in practice for the past three years. HOBO CONVENTION At a recent meeting of all successful “Hobos”, officers were elected. Robert Margrave was elected president by a unanimous vote. Refreshment of beans and corn-bread were served at the gathering. RACKETTS HIGHLIGHT While attending the opening show “The Racketts” our society editor, Norma Lauden-schlager, noticed a former home towm in the “Ranks” the following girls, Marilyn Thorson and Marilyn Davis third and second from left, Phyllis Nelson near center. Gerry Moravec far right, and Marilyn Walters next to Miss Nelson. SPORTS COLUMN High scorer on the newly organized “Baby Blue” in the Midw'est Conference is Ronald Ohnoutka of the Wahoo “5” in ’48. He is averaging 32 points per game. LIVESTOCK EPIDEMIC OVER Dr. Eugene Ow'ens of the huge city of Wahoo, Nebraska has just saved the nation of meat shortage. The livestock dying quickly of “Epistaxis” will be saved. The Dr. blames it entirely to the Chemistry Class of ’48 of Wahoo High School. FAMOUS BANDLEADERS Two of the United States famous women bandleaders, Helen Pokorny and Feme Epperson are making a tour of the United States. One of the towns is Wahoo, Nebraska, where they are scheduled to play for their “Old Alma Maters” spring prom. These two girls were made famous by Ralph J. Granere hack in 1948 as the women bandleaders of North and South America. THE FALCON SELLS HALF INTEREST Miss Donna Watson rich owner of the Worlds famous Restaurant “The Falcon” sold out half interest to Mr. Jim Peters, wealthy Montana rancher. Miss Watson is supposed to be the wealthiest lady in the United States. The head cigarette girl is none other than the Miss Ar-delle Hengen, famous Power’s model. CHURCH NEWS The Reverend William Hancock who is famous for his lectures on “Spiritual Life” whose parish is in Las Vagas, Nevada is now touring the nation. His wife, Jean Caha, the former editor of the teen age magazine “Seventeen,” is accompanying him on his trip. They plan to finish up their excursion in four mouths. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Boh Larson Daughter, Henrietta—7 4 Ids., born 12:45 A. M. Mrs. Larson was the former Miss Marie Cernik. The couple is now living at 1121 Orange Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Roh-man—Son, Rubert Julian— 11 lbs. bom 5:00 P. M. Mrs. Rohman was the former Miss Katherine Rezek. The couple is now residing at 1C4 Riverside Boulevard. SOCIETY COLUMN Announcement is made today by Mr. and Mrs. Noble of Wahoo, of the engagement of their daughter, Jeanette, to Ralph Hanson who has served four years in the navy. Miss Noble is a senior at Wesleyan and a member of the Willard sorority. Ne wedding date has been named. TRAINING AT STILLMAN'S GYM Saturday we found Jackie Carlson, “the Jouzar” who is the leading contender of the crown for the Ladies Wrestling Champ of the World at Stillman’s gym. Her manager Vennie Nemecek says, “She’s in the pink of condition!” TEAM GOING STRONG The local football team under the able tutorship of Coach Dick Worrall, has just “Cucked” the Middlewest Allstate Conference by knocking over Chicago Central, 76 to 7. LONG STANDING RECORD BROKEN Roma Swanson a Wahoo High alumni recently broke the “50 yard free style” in a cool 120 seconds. NEW SENSATIONAL MISS Pat Otto now works in a side-show with the Ringling Bros, curcus. Not saying what she does in her act, but she is noted for “the girl that has what Venus De Milo prayed for! HOSPITAL NEWS Miss Barbara Clark formerly of Wahoo, Nebraska was recently promoted to the surgical ward as head nurse at Lincoln General Hospital. JANACEK-ANDERSON An elaborate marriage took place last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jiobert Janacek, nee the former Miss Dolores Anderson were joined together in holy wedlock. The ceremony took place at 9:00 A. M. the 2nd of May. Her bridesmaids were as follows: Miss Donnetta Rohwer who was dressed in a gown of pastel blue net, Miss Gladys Zetocka in a pastel pink taffeta, and Miss Marilyn Rezac in a canary yellow net. Her maid of honor was Miss Magdaline Mathis who was gowned in a mint green net. The newlyweds will reside in Wahoo after a honeymoon in South America. PERSONALS Having completed her training Miss Patsy Lilley will leave soon for a new job as air hostess with the United Airlines. NATIONS MOST PERFECT BACHELOR Mr. Arthur Gerdts the nations most perfect bachelor is vacationing in Miami, Florida. The girls are driving him mad, but he says quote, “I just can’t leave them alone, Bless ’em”. SCIENCE COLUMN No one could guess where it all began. Ah yes! Back in Chemistry class in Old Wahoo High. Irene Roberts and Chuck Burmeister finally decided to get their heads together by getting married. Who knows a second Monsieur and Madame Currie may develop from it. SCIENCE COLUMN Miss Marilyn Lindau, the most famous science professor of the world, has just left for the wilds of South America. She has been working on an experiment with gravity, trying to make the world move closer to Mars so science can study the life of this planet, if any. Also accompanying her is her fiancee, the famous Doctor Harold Miller, who is going to work on a cure for the dreaded hoof and mouth disease of cattle. SCIENCE Dorothy Swanson is now a famous dietician. She owes her success to her reducing formula which has changed fat, happy, women to grumbling bags of bones. PERSONALS The famous Cabin Camp “The Maple Lodge Cabins”, has turned over a new leaf. Miss Julie Schneider a well known person in Wahoo has recently married into half interest of this promising business. PERSONALS With women of distinction its Calvert two to one. “I changed to Calverts because it gives me a dashing and lively drink. I’m a lively person and enjoy such a drink.” says Suzanne Schulte of 562 Silk-stocking Avenue. MARRIAGE LICENSES Imcille Beranek-Wahoo,-21 Carl Cihal-Wahoo,-39 Class Wi Shirley “I go for Van” Metre will her Chanel No. 5 to Joan “I’m a twin” Virgl. Marie “Don’t fence me in” Cernik wills her Mouton coat to Doris “I’ve got one” Wotipka. Eleanor “I walk alone” Bartek wills her lipstick to Frank “It makes me glamorous” Dolczal. Don “I’m polite not” Rood bequeathes his tallness to John “I’m growing” Houdek. Dale “I’m cuckoo about Lou Lou” Cullen wills Donna Ixm to Finley “I’ve got Marilyn” Walter. Pat “I’m forever blowing bubbles” Otto wills her assembly candy bars to George “My voice is changing” Roue. Su .ie “My essay fell down the drain-pipe” Schulte wills her skill at driving a car to anyone wishing to really know how to drive. Phyllis “I don’t talk much Nelson bequeathes her charming blushes to any “pale face” needing them. Dick “Butts” Worrall bestows his love of public speaking in Mrs. Krause’s speech class to Georgia Rae “I do all right” Halliburton. Donald “I'm bashful” Bard wills his way with the girls to Harlan “I’m doing just fine” Gustafson. Jim “Jaime” Ehlers wills his G. I. coveralls to George “Mine are white” Woolsey. Feme “Eppie” Epperson gives her ability of playing the piano to Georgie “Time on my hands” Welton. Rose “Rosie” Wagemann wills her pretty eyes to Eugene “Ugh” Breunig which might help him attract the girls. Joyce “Number, please” Hladik bequeaths her peaches and cream complexion to anyone who will take care of it. Marilyn “I’m going to be a teacher” Lindau wills her fine scholastic record to Bonnie. Jackie “I go for Chuck not Carl-”son wills her thinness to Marcella Filbrandt. Ardelle “Bob is tall enough for me” Hengen bestows her baton twirling ability to Janet “Not 7-up but” Kokjer. Lee “Ginger” Jackson bestows her ability as editor of the Chieftain to the future editor who we hope will do as excellent job at publishing. James “Cowboy” Peters bestows his ability to ride a horse to Larry “Swanee” Swanson. Barbara “Babs” Clark gives her advice against quitting school to any youngster who entertains such ideas. Tony “Huh. what did you say” Hobza wills his ability to get away with things to Dale “Smoe” Shadonix. Harold “I wish I had the wings of a Miller” wills his new car to Marge “I like to ride in it” Rood. Patricia “I’m going steady” Hanson wills her smile to Roger “Junior” Lindgren. Dolores “Dodie” Anderson wills her office job to Joyce “I’m from Colon” Wallin. Class Wi Joan “I like the boys from Luther” Anderson wills her singing ability to Alvin “I can’t sing a note” Mahrt. Jeanette “Spongy” Noble wills her dancing ability to Duane “It’s too fast for me” Fjellin. Ronald “Zeus” Ohnoutka wills his ability to play basketball to Bernard “Bernie” Lanik. Harvey “Let’s wheel around awhile” Reitmajer bequeathes his car to Elwyn “Now I can chase the girls” Ogden. JoAnne “I’ve got the car tonight” Kudrna wills her car license to Fern “I can’t reach the brakes” Holm. Kenneth “Wabbit” Lilley wills his ability to bother the girls in typing to Jim “I like cough drops” Hoeven. Lee “Keo” Christenson wills his ability to stay after school to Don “Goo Goo” Syverson. Marilyn “Minn” Davis bequeathes her hospitable job to Arlene “Nurse’s aid” Johnson. Magdelene “Peggy” Mathis bequeathes her sweetness to LaVeme “I’m unhappy” Zetocka. Godfrey “Gabby” Lanik wills his NIFTY makeup to Warren “I’m the mean widdle kid” Sohl. Jean “I have the new look” Caha bestows her cheerleading ability to Patty “Thanks” Russell. Sophie “I like those Weston dances” Bartek wills her sweet voice to Arlene “I don’t talk much” Flessner. Roy “Ak-ak” Akerson wills his cowboy boots to John “Mumbles” Whaley. Lucille “Meat me at the market” Beranek wills her lengthy skirts to Marge “They are too long for me” Wotipka. Charles “Chuck” Burmeister bestows his ambitious ways to the entire freshman class. Arthur “That’s my father’s name” Gerdts wills his pleasant disposition to Bob Hohl. Earl “Taxi service” Hageman wills his side burns to Milton “But I don’t like to write” Hageman. Ewalt “The Canderville Ghost” Hageman wills his atomic hairdo to Merle “I have a Toni” Meyers. Bill “Fuzzcut” Hancock wills his dilapidated cowboy hat to the “Dwyer kid”. Merlin “Girls don’t interest me” Helsing wills his glasses to Bill “I’m always in trouble” Kunce. Bill Buffalo Bill” Jackson wills his sh.y ways to Leona “I make myself heard” Yarmon. Bob “I’m rather tall” Janecek wills his quick-thinking wise-cracks to Deloris “I’m doing good” Stillger. Bob “Temptation” Larson wills his conversation to Mary Ann “Wanta soda?” Vitek. Patricia “Patsy” Lilley wills her curly bangs to anyone with a shotgun. Bob “I’m tall, dark, and smile-some” Margrave wills his voice to Deraid “Fuzz” Torrens. Vennie “Weinie” Nemecek wills his English essays to anybody who likes to count words. Eugene “Ike” Owens wills his ability to play football to Cecil “I talk too much” Jordon. Class Will Helen “I like sailors” Pokomy wills her pretty Gibson skirts to Mary Lea “Dimples” McMahon. Earlene “I know where I’m going” Quick wills her friendliness to JoAnn “They’re either loo old or too” Young. Alice “Fun and Fancy Free” Rezac wills her dimples to Alyce Marie “My interest lies in Cedar Bluffs” Tomsicek. Marilyn “This desk is too high” Rezac wills her English desk to Jean “It’s too high for me, too” Robbins. Kathrvn '‘Shorty” Rezac bequeathes her red hair to Elaine “Blondie” Shadonix. Irene “and her magic violin” Roberts wills her ability to play the violin to Jeannine ‘Jenny” Gregg. Darrell “Butch” Rohman wills his football suit to Merwyn “Butch” Isaacson. Julie “I like the older men” Schneider bequeathes her love of eating salads to Jeanne “Smiles” Anderson. Victor “Buckshot” Sedlacek wills his chemistry ability to Duane “I’m not gallant but” Noble. Jack “Stewie” Stewart wills his year around romance to Marlene “I’m not particular” Houdek. Dorothy “Sparkling eyes” Swanson wills her giggles to Ardath “Clark Candy Bar.” Marilyn “I don’t get around much anymore” Walter wills her T-shirts to “Swing and sway the Beverly way” Vanek. Gladys “I’m the quiet type” Zetocka wills her room to Marianne Sabatka. Donna “Baby Ruth” Watson bequeathes her good looks to Rosemary “Rosie” Hladik. Roma Jean “Just call me giggles” Swanson wills her kindness to Darlene “Chatterbox” Moravec. Donnetta “I’m bashful” Rowher wills her smooth hair-do’s to Miriam “Mim” Johnson. Gerry “Bright eyes” Moravec wills her shorthand ability to Doris “I’m sentimental Ecklund. Marilyn “Just call me Blondie” Thorson wills her blond locks to Donna “I think Louie is nice” Daharsh. Carl “I shave” Cihal wills his noisy car to Don Holloway. Norma “My name is too long” Laudenschlager wills her earrings to Elizabeth “Liz” Greeley. John “I sputter but don’t Bern” wills his chair in band to Vennie Kavan. Orlan “Berkie” Berkland wills his interest in girls to Jim “Are my muscles showing” Hancock. Ruth “I’m from Ithaca” Hageman wills her ride to school every morning to JoAnn “You can have mine” Vrana. t Seated, left to right: Lee Jackson, Richard Worrall, Feme Epperson. Standing, left to right: Jack Stewart, Patricia Hanson, Robert Margrave, Joan Anderson, Julie Schneider, Charles Burmeister, Ardelle Hengen. 8:00 p. m. was the curtain time on March 18 and 19, 1948 for “A Ready-Made Family”, a three-act farce by Jay Tobias. Junior Class Play Seated, left to right: Donna Lou Peters, Georgia Rae Halliburton, Dolores Strauss. Standing, left to right: Nelda Vogler, Jean Martinson, William Kunce, Jean Jackson, Frank Dolezal, JoAnn Young, John Whaley, James Hoeven. “High, Wyde and Handsome”, a comedy in three acts by John Nash, was presented November 13 and 14, 1947. Junior Class First row, left to right: Arlene Johnson, Nelda Vogler, Ardath Clark, Jean Robbins, Elaine Tharp. Second row, left to right: Edward Rezek, Eugene Breunig, Duane Noble, Frank Dolezal, George Bouc, Richard Svoboda. Third row, left to right: Theresa Divis, Theresa Janecek, Leona Yarmon, Gertrude Ha|ek, Marianne Sabatka, Carolyn Jackson. Fourth row, left to right: Delmar Nozicka, Alvin Mahrt, Joseph Zaloudek, James Hoeven, Daryl Dwyer. Fifth row, left to right: Miss McCarter, Joyce Wallin, JoAnn Young, Janet Kokjer, Marilyn Barker, Doris Flessner, Mr. Menke. Sixth row, left to right: Howard Vasina, Norma Benal, Mary Ann Vachal, Donald Holloway. Absent: Betty Eliason, Dale Shadonix, Donald Syverson, Alyce Tomsicek, Eugene Tomsicek, Thomas Wolff, Doris Wotipka. The class of ’49 has made an excellent showing, with only one more year to go. They started this year by electing Donald Morin, president; Georgia Rae Halliburton, vice-president; Jean Martinson, secretary; and Donna Lou Peters, treasurer. They also showed good judgement by choosing Miss McCarter sponsor and Mr. Menke co-sponsor. To keep things on the bright side, they had a hayrack ride and picnic at Berggren’s early in the fall. Junior Class First row, left to right: Susan Schiefelbein, Donna Lou Peters, Ruth Anderson, Marian Lindgren, Doris Ecklund. Second row, left to right: John Fullerton, Carl Jelinek, Charles Hruby, Vennie Kavan, George Woolsey. Third row, left to right: Mary Ann Worrall, Jean Martinson, Georgia Rae Halliburton, Jeanne Anderson, Elizabeth Greeley, Orlene Rosengren. Fourth row, left to riaht: Donald Arney, Deraid Torrens, Richard Finley, Bernard Lanik, Harlan Gustafson, Donald Morin. Fifth row, left to right: Dolores Strauss, Duane Fjellin, William Kunce, John Whaley, Jean Jackson. In November, with Mrs. Krause as director, their class play, “High, Wyde, and Handsome”, was presented to a capacity audience. To add to an excellent record they did double-duty in supplying our student-body with pop, coffee, fresh pop-corn, and candy at cold football and crowded basketball home games. To finish properly their junior activities, they showed the seniors a wonderful time at the Junior-Senior Prom in May. Sophomore Class First row, left to right: June Ayers, Janet Ayers, Mary Ann Zimmerman, Janet Rae Larsen, Delores Maly. Second row, left to right: Louis Stava, George Sedlacek, William Parsons, Joseph Koch, Charles Carlson, Finley Walter. Third row, left to right: Marjorie Wotipka, Jean Havelka, Lorraine Ruzek, Bonita Lindau, Jean Virgl, Joan Virgl. Fourth row, left to right: Larry Swanson, Terry Mendenhall, Leo Elwyn Ogden, Keith Treptow, Warner Houfek, Robert Stava. Fifth row, left to right: Mr. Aronson, Joan Anderson, JoAnn Vrana, Marcella Fi'brant, Marlene Houdek, Stanley Kucera. Sixth row, left to right: Robert Banghart, Joy Swanberg, Mary Lea McMahon, Dudley Kovarik. Absent: Warren Sohl. After a year as bashful freshmen, 67 stalwart sophomores entered the portals of Wahoo High for their second year. They elected Mr. Aronson to be their guiding star for the year with Mrs. Worrall as co-sponsor. The following officers were chosen for the year: Dwight Anderson, president; Jacqueline Margrave, vice-president; Patricia Gleeson. secretary; and Keith Treptow, treasurer. Joe Koch and Carolyn Bern were elected to serve on the forum as representatives of their class. Sophomore Class First row, left to right: Fern Holm, Carol Hageman, Patricia Gleeson, Phyllis Dickinson, Violet Holio-way, Patricia Rochford. Second row, left to right: Robert Hanson, Robert Hohl, V illiam Lindley, Merle Meyers, Wayne Dvorak, Rolland Bartusek. Third row, left to right: Shirley McNeely, Jacqueline Margrave, Marilyn Rochford, Patricia Leit-geb, Marilyn Niedfelt, Dolores Striggow. Fourth row, left to right: Roger Meduna, George We ton, Dwight Anderson, Robert Nelson, Richard Larson, Gerald Tharp. Fifth row, left to right: Carolyn Bern, Deloris Stillqer, Marilyn Swanson, Janice Owens, Arlene Flessner. Sixth row, left to right: Roger Lindgren, Mary Lanik, Elaine Shadonix, James Hancock, Mrs. Worrall. Early in the fall a hayrack ride along with good food provided a wonderful time. I li. On February 13, the dramatic talent of the class put on the play “Heart I rouble” at a general assembly. It was very good and well received. Freshman Class First row, left to right: Maureen Miller, Carolyn Flessner, John Houdek, James Rezac. Second row, left to right: Donna Rae Daharsh, Inice Mathis, Dee Ann Hines, Beverly Vanek, Miriam Johnson. Third row, left to right: Darrell Umscheid, Jon Hoeven, Kenneth Kunce, Larry Chloupek, Keith Rockwell. Fourth row, left to right: Ruby Vrana, Dorothy Ann Fogle, Mildred Vrana, Betty Ann Skerik, Mary Ann Peck. Fifth row, left to right: Merwyn Isaacson, Lyle Torrens, Clayton Hass, Phyllis Frahm, Mr. Magnusson. Absent: Patrick Albert, Robert Eliason, Cecil Jordon, Carl Nelson, Dolores Rezek. In September of 1947 the ambitious class of ’51 entered Wahoo High School. For officers the class elected Donna Rae Daharsh, president; Patricia Russell, vice-president; Diane Blair, secretary; Marvelle Clark, treasurer; with Mr. Magnusson, sponsor and Miss Arnold, co-sponsor. Sally Sue Snelling and Kenneth Kunce were chosen student forum members. Freshman Class First row, left to right: Dorothy Peters, Rosemary Hladik, Sally Sue Snelling, Patricia McMahon, Jeannine Gregg, Darlene Moravec. Second row, left to right: Richard Nelson, Eugene Riddle, Milton Hageman, Raymond Lanik, Jerry Peterson. Third row, left to right: Joyce Kuhr, Mary Ann Vitek, Marvelle Clark, Shirley Ann Vybiral, Diane Blair. Fourth row, left to right: Donna Rae Samek, Lujean Wiedman, Jovita Janecek, Patricia Russell, Marcella Vanek. Fifth row, left to right: Marjorie Rood, Miss Arnold, Mary Lee Ludi. In September the class enjoyed a hayrack ride followed by treats at the City Cafe. Their class play “Rumors Wanted” was presented after Easter. Student Forum Seated, left to right: Susan Schiefelbein, Kenneth Kunce, Joseph Koch, Sally Sue Snelling, Daryl Dwyer, Jean Caha, James Peters, Richard Worrall, Elizabeth Greeley, Carolyn Bern, Suzanne Schulte, Charles Burmeister. Standing: Mr. Aronson. -------•------- The Forum is an organization which promotes the general welfare and interests of the school. The group consists of two representatives from each organization. This year Mr. Aronson acted as the adult advisor, assisted by the student chairman, Jean Caha. A dance was sponsored November 26 with a theme as a nightclub provided by sound film of famous orchestras. The Forum presented its annual Christmas program before the general assembly on December 19, consisting of a one act play titled “A Quiet Christmas”. The program concluded by the assembly singing Christmas carols projected upon a screen and directed by Richard Worrall. The group was accompanied by Suzanne Schulte with Charles Burmeister acting as master of ceremonies. A spring dance sponsored by the Forum was held April 9. At this dance, James Peters and Jean Jackson were elected king and queen of spring by the student body attending the dance. Chieftain Staff Seated, left to right: Jean Jackson, Patricia Gleeson, Mary Ann Worrall, Barbara Clark, Marilyn Lindau, Patricia Otto, JoAnne Kudrna, Helen Pokorny, Charles Burmeister, Donald Morin, Suzanne Schulte, Janet Ayers. Standing, left to right: Susan Schiefelbein, Shirley McNeely, Mary Lee Ludi, Ardelle Hengen, Jean Caha, Dolores Strauss, Miss Doty, Miss Arnold, Miss Hull, Lee Jackson, Georgia Rae Halliburton, Ruth Anderson, Kenneth Lilley, George Sedlacek, James Hoeven, John Whaley, Jacqueline Margrave. Absent: Jacqueline Carlson. The Chieftain represented the efforts of twenty-seven students and three faculty advisors. Under the direction of Lee Jackson, editor-in-chief, Miss Arnold, faculty advisor, and assistants Miss Doty and Miss Hull, seven issues were published. A definite theme characteristic of each month was carried out in each edition. Two of the most interesting themes of these publications were citizenship and thrift. Class B Championship Marching Band Music Department Under the direction of Mr. Granere, I he music department was a very active organization in Wahoo High School. This organization consisted of band, orchestra, chorus, girls and boys glee clubs and pep band. The orchestra composed of forty-eight members presented a concert with the band on January 22. This group which had increased greatly in size was composed of both grade school and high school students. The orchestra attended the spring music contest held in Fremont along with the choral groups and the band. The orchestra also played for the junior and senior class plays. The following were elected officers for the year by the orchestra: student director, Ardelle Hengen; secretary, Suzanne Schulte; librarian, Merle Meyers; and assistant librarian, Irene Roberts. Irene Roberts was concert mistress for the second year. The girls glee club, composed of fifty members, participated in a concert given January 29. This group was accompanied by Suzanne Schulte. Officers chosen were: student director, Patricia Hanson; secretary, Jacqueline Carlson; librarian, Georgia Rae Halliburton; assistant librarian, Janet Kokjer. The boys glee club presented its concert on January 29. This group composed of forty-five members was accompanied by Nelda Vogler. Jack Stewart was elected student director; Richard Worrall, secretary; Ronald Ohnoutka, librarian; Donald Morin, assistant librarian. The chorus, a mixed group composed of fifty-four members selected from the two glee clubs completed the all-vocal concert on January 29. Accompanied by Feme Epperson, Irene Roberts acted as student director; Suzanne Schulte, secretary; Richard Worrall librarian; Jean Martinson, assistant librarian. The pep band composed of fifteen enthusiastic members and under the capable direction of Feme Epperson, stimulated the basketball fans at home games and pep rallies. Spending many hours rehearsing their lively numbers was a delightful chore for the members. The pep band also traveled to some out-of-town games with the pep club to encourage the team to bring home a victory. The band marched at the American Legion Convention in July and in August made an enjoyable 190 trip to the rodeo at Burwell where they paraded and played for the events. The band also participated in the program on the opening day at the Nebraska State Fair. In October the band defended their Class B championship title successfully at the Ak-Sar-Ben marching contest when they eliminated Missouri Valley, Iowa. Individual medals, a banner and $100 were received plus transportation costs. For this achievement the band was honored when the First National Bank entertained the members at the Ice Cycles on January 2. Thoroughly enjoying the performance, an extra thrill was added when the band’s presence was announced and the spotlight centered on them. The band also performed at home football games between halves and on November 12, paraded for the Friendship Train’s arrival in Fremont. A concert was presented with the orchestra on January 22. The music contest which was held in Fremont April 16, proved to be successful. Band, orchestra, boys glee and girls glee clubs were rated superior and out of 18 solos and small groups, 7 were rated superior and 11 were rated excellent. Officers of the band were: student director, Charles Burmeister; band manager, Patricia Hanson; secretary, Jean Caha; librarian, Helen Pokorny; assistant librarian, Patricia Gleeson; uniform custodian, Ronald Ohnoutka; assistant uniform custodian, Jacqueline Carlson. Orchestra Inner circle, left to right: Irene Roberts, Frank Dolezal, Marlis Lusch, Carolyn Eliason, Joan Jensen, Suzanne Schulte. Middle circle, left to right: Jeannine Gregg, Sally Sue Snelling, Leonard Lindgren, Terry Granere, Willa Placek, Patty Nygren, Ruth Ann Barker, Goldie Anderson, Grayce Anderson, Carolyn Bern, Shirley McNeely, Nelda Vogler, Patricia Hanson. Outer circle, left to right: Bernadine Vogler, Barbara Johnson, Burton Johnson, Marilyn Lindau, LaVerne Meyers, Vennie Kavan, Jean Martinson, Jacqueline Margrave, Patricia Gleeson, Phyllis Frahm, Jeanne Anderson, Gayle Anderson, Willa Gleeson, Donna Rae Samek, Mary Lea McMahon, Marvelle Clark, Janet Kokjer, Ardelle Hengen, Merle Meyers, Feme Epperson. Standing: Daniel Roberts, Ronald Ohnoutka, Mr. Granere, Charles Burmeister, Mary Lee Ludi. Absent: Warren Sohl, Jacqueline Carlson, Marjorie Rood. Chorus First row, left to right: Susan Schiefelbein, Phyllis Dickinson, Patricia Gleeson, Ruby Vrana, Patricia Hanson, Ardelle Hengen. Second row, left to right: Patricia Lilley, Suzanne Schulte. Georgia Rae Halliburton, Barbara Clark, 'rene Roberts, Jeanne Anderson, Marilyn Thorson. Third row, left t0 right: Marian Lindgren, Norma Laudenschlager, Shirley McNeely, Jacqueline Margrave, Jean Martinson, Lee Jackson, Mary Lee Ludi, Jean Jackson. Fourth row, left to right: Mary Ann Worrall, JoAnn Vrana, Joan Anderson, Orlene Rosengren, Janet Kokjer, Helen Pokorny, Feme Epperson, Julie Schneider, Shirley VanMetre. Fifth row, left to right: John Whaley, Howard Vasina, Roy Akerson, Richard Finley, Donald Morin, Ronald Ohnoutka, Jack Stewart, George Welton. Sixth row, left to right: Dwight Anderson, James Hancock, Raymond Lanik, Kenneth Lilley, Charles Burmeister, Jim Ehlers, Arthur Gerdts, Mr. Granere. Seventh row, left to right: Joseph Koch, Merle Meyers, William lindley, Wayne Dvorak, Charles Hruby, Robert Margrave, Richard Worrall. Absent: Jacqueline Carlson, Marie Cernik. Girls' Glee First row, left to right: Arlene Johnson, Susan Schiefelbein, Ardelle Hengen, Donna Lou Peters, Patricia Gleeson, Ruby Vrana. Sesond row, left to right: Patricia Li I ley, Jeanne Anderson, Georgia Rae Halliburton, Lucille Beranek, Barbara Clark, Irene Roberts, Orlene Rosengren. - Third row, left to right: Jacqueline Margrave, Marian Lindgren, Norma Laudenschlager, Shirley McNeely, Dec Ann Hines, Doris Flessner, Doris Wotipka, Phyllis Dickinson. Fourth row, left to right: JoAnn Vrana, JoAnn Young, Janet Kokjer, Joan Anderson, Marilyn Thorson, June Ayers, Janet Ayers. Fifth row, left to right: Mr. Granere, Jean Virgl. Jeanette Noble, Earlene Quick, Joyce Kuhr, Patricia Russell, Shirley VanMetre. Sixth row, left to right: Jean Martinson, Mary Lee Ludi, Mildred Vrana, Marilyn Barker, Sally Sue Snelling, Julie Schneider. Seventh row, left to right: Jean Jackson, Mary Ann Worrall, Elizabeth Greeley, Jean Caha, Lee Jackson. Eighth row, left to right: Helen Pokorny, Suzanne Schulte, Patricia Hanson. Absent: Jacqueline Carlson. Boys' Glee First row, left to right: Keith Rockwell, Robert Stava, Howard Vasina, George Welton, Richard Larson, Gerald Tharp. Second row, left to right: Robert Hohl, Charles Hruby, Richard Worrall, Kenneth Lilley, Raymond Lanik, Wayne Dvorak, Lee R. Christenson. Third row, left to right: John Whaley. Roger Lindgren, Louis Stava, Charles Burmeister, Ronald Ohnoutka, Jack Stewart, Dale Cullen. Fourth row, left to right: Kenneth Kunce, Donald Morin, Richard Finley, Donal Bard, Jim Ehlers, Arthur Gerdts, Larry Swanson. Fifth row, left to right: Nelda Vogler, Roy Akerson, Frank Dolezal, William Lindley, Robert Margrave, Merlin Helsing, Dudley Kovarik. Sixth row, left to right: Mr. Granere, Dwight Anderson, James Hancock, Vennie Kavan, Joseph Koch, William Kunce. Seventh row, left to right: Richard Svoboda, Merle Meyers, William Parsons, Richard Nelson. Absent: Warren Sohl. First row, left to riqht: Maureen Miller, Susan Schiefelbein, Nelda Vogier, Gayle Anderson, Nancy Hunter, Sally Sue Snelling, Joan Jensen, Ardelle Hengen. Second row, left to right: Robert Hohl, Vennie Kavan, Merle Meyers, John Bern, Marvelle Clark, Bonita Lindau, Irene Roberts. Third row, left to right: Lois Mays, Jean Virgl, Joan Virgl, Marilyn Thorson, Beverly Vanek, Shirley McNeely. Phyllis Frahm. Fourth row, eft to right: Mr. Granere, Jean Martinson, Robert Virgl, Dale Wurst, Ronald Ohnoutka, James Margrave, Jon Hoeven, Jacqueline Margrave. Fifth row, left to right: James Hancock, Feme Epperson, Jeanne Anderson, Georgia Rae Halliburton, Suzanne Schulte. Joan Anderson, Jack Stewart. Sixth row, left to right: June Ayers, Janet Ayers, JoAnne Kudrna, Jean Caha, Helen Pokorny, Mary Ann Worrall, Lee Jackson, Patricia Hanson. Seventh row, left to right: Mary Lea McMahon, Carolyn Temple, Kathryn Mares, Diane Blair, Patricia Russell, Joyce Kuhr, Carolyn Bern. Eighth row, left to right: Donna Rae Samek, Lujean Wiedman, Frank Dolezal, William Kunce, Charles Burmeister, Joseph Koch, Bernadine Vogler, Marjorie Rood. Absent: Jacqueline Carlson, Mary Lee Ludi, Donna Lou Peters, Wilia Gleeson, Patricia Gleeson, Janet Kokjer. Dwiqht Anderson. Pep Club irst row, left to right: Jean Jackson. Georgia Rae Halliburton. Suzann l e j ne Avers jcond row. left to right: Susan Schiefelbein. Dorothy Peters. Nelda Vogler. Patricia Gleeson. Janet Ayers, Fi Second June Ayers, Rosemary Hladik. _ , , . „ .. 0 . Third row. left to right: Patricia Lilley. Irene Roberts. Jacqueline Carlson. Janet Kok,er. Barbara Clark, Marvelle Clark, Diane Blair, Jeanette Noble. , , i,,,-.. Fourth row. left to right: Shirley VanMetre. Dolores Strauss. Mary Lee Ludi. Elizabeth Greeley. Dolores Anderson, Alice Rezac, Jacqueline Margrave, Shirley McNeely. . . .. , . .. .. n D Fifth row. left to right: Ardelle Hen gen. Donna Lou Peters. Mary Lea McMahon. Jean Martinson. Donna Kae Daharsh, Janice Owens, Joyce Wallin, Roma Swanson. D „ , — . Sixth row, left to right: Mrs. Worrall, Lee Jackson, Julia Schneider, Janet Rae Larsen, Joyce Ruhr, Carolyn Bern, Miriam Johnson, Joyce Hladik. _ , „ . Seventh row. left to right: Mary Ann Worrall, Patricia Hanson, Helen Pokorny, JoAnne Kudrna, Jeanne Anderson, Joan Anderson, Feme Epperson. Absent: Patricia Otto. The pep club is composed of the customary fifty girls. At the opening of the school year the active members elected, by popular vote, a sponsor and enough new members to fill the vacancies left by the graduating girls. The purpose1 of the organization is to incite school spirit for the football and basketball games. The girls donned new uniforms this year, which they were required to wear to the games and to school on the days of the games. These uniforms consist of gold sweaters, blue skirts, blue and gold “beanies” and the traditional warrior emblem. A skit committee was appointed by the vice-president to prepare skits which were presented to the student body before each home game. The outstanding rally this year was a snake dance through the business section of Wahoo held the evening before the Seward game. At each intersection a circle was formed and yells were given. The football captain was crowned “chief” of Wahoo High. The officers for 1947-48 w'ere: president. Lee Jackson; vice-president, Jean Jackson; secretary-treasurer, Janet Kokjer; sponsor. Mrs. Worrall. Cheerleaders First team: Jean Caha, Suzanne Schulte, Georgia Rae Halliburton. Second team: Jean Jackson, Patricia Russell, Phyllis Dickinsdrt. The first team cheerleaders are clad in royal blue skirts, gold, plain blouses, and blue and gold letter jackets. They lead the yells for all football games and the first team basketball games. The second team cheerleaders wear blue skirts and sweaters and lead the yells at the second team basketball games. The first team cheerleaders who are seniors are replaced by that number of second team cheerleaders. The election takes place each spring and the cheerleaders take these places the following fall. The second team cheerleaders are chosen at the beginning of the school year by popular vote from the rank of the pep club. Pep Band Seated, left to right: Jacqueline Margrave, Patricia Gleeson, Mary Ann Worrall, June Ayers, Janet Ayers, JoAnne Kudrna, Nelda Vogler, John Bern, Patricia Hanson, Merle Meyers, Dwight Anderson, Helen Pokorny, Feme Epperson. Standing: Frank Dolezal, Joan Anderson. Football First row, left to right: James Hancock, Keith Treptow, Jack Stewart, William Hancock, John Whaley, Donald Morin, Ronald Ohnoutka, Bernard Lanik, Eugene Breunig. Second row, left to right: Delmar Nozicka, Student Manager, Victor Sedlacek, William Croghan, Eugene Owens. Godfrey Lanik, Carl Cihal, Charles Hruby, Richard Worrall, Arthur Gerdts, Jim Ehlers, Kenneth Kunce, Student Manager. Third row, left to right: Mr. Littrell, Assistant Coach, Dwight Anderson, Vennie Kavan, George Sedlacek, George Woolsey, William Jackson, Ray Lanik, Joseph Koch, Dale Shadonix, Lee R. Christenson, Robert Hohl, Mr. Menke, Coach. Absent: Donald Syverson. Wahoo 0 .......................... Seward 13 Wahoo 0 ...................... David City 6 Wahoo 7 .......................... Valley 0 Wahoo 0 .................... College View 20 Wahoo 6 ........................... Blair 0 Wahoo 7 ..................... Plattsmouth 0 Wahoo 0 ............. Holy Name (Omaha) 31 Wahoo 0 ......................... Ashland 20 First Team Basketball WORRALL BREUNIG y mi LANIK EHLERS OHNOUTKA 8URME STER Second Team Basketball Kneeling, left to right: George Woolsey, James Hancock, Bernard Lanik, Deraid Torrens, Richard Finley. Standing, left to right: Mr. Littrell, William Parsons, Robert Hohl. Wayne Dvorak, Joseph Koch, George Sedlacek. ---------•---------- FIRST TEAM BASKETBALL SCORES OF '47 AND '48 Wahoo 14 ..................... Benson 45 Wahoo 26 ........... Teachers College 22 Wahoo 36 ................ David City 26 Wahoo 45 ................... Schuyler 30 Wahoo 32 ................. St. Joseph 24 Wahoo 41 ................... Bellevue 19 Wahoo 49 ................ North Bend 40 Wahoo 13 .................... Fremont 45 Wahoo 16 .................... Ashland 28 Wahoo 36 ..................... Valley 38 Wahoo 29 ............... College View 30 Wahoo 32 ................ Plattsmouth 33 Wahoo 40 ....................... Mead 39 Wahoo 26 ...................... Blair 44 District Tournament Wahoo 38 ...................... Blair 25 Wahoo 25 .................... Ashland 24 Wahoo 23 ................. Holy Name 21 State Tournament Wahoo 26 ........................ Ord 35 SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL SCORES OF '47 AND '48 Wahoo 17 Benson 19 Wahoo 25 Teachers College 21 Wahoo 29 David City 23 Wahoo 15 Schuyler 13 Wahoo 24 St. Joseph 13 Wahoo 34 Bellevue 17 Wahoo 35 North Bend 8 W ahoo 16 Fremont 28 Wahoo 17 Ashland 14 Wahoo 22 Valley 10 Wahoo 17 College View 12 Wahoo 36 Plattsmouth 15 Wahoo 14 Mead 15 W ahoo 43 Blair 28 W ahoo 40 Tekamah 27 W Club First row, left to riqht: John Whaley, Carl Cihal, Jack Stewart, Donald Morin, Ronald Ohnoutka, Delmar Nozicka. Second row, left to right: Charles Burmeister, Godfrey Lanik, Charles Hruby, Raymond Lanik, William Jackson, Victor Sedlacek, William Hancock. Third row, left to right: Mr. Littrell, Assistant Coach, Eugene Owens, Darrell Rohman, Lee R. Christenson, Richard Worrall, Eu gene Breunig, Arthur Gerdts. Fourth row, left to right: Mr. Menke, Coach, Keith Treptow, Donald Arney, Jim Ehlers, George Woolsey, Richard Finl ey, James Hancock. In the fall of “47” the “W” Club elected as their officers: president, Eugene Owens; vice-president, Eugene Breunig; secretary-treasurer, Jack Stewart; forum member, Richard Worrall. The Boys' Luncheon Club First row, left to right: Robert Larson, James Peters, Jack Stewart, George Welton, Warren Sohl. Second row, left to right: John Whaley, Ronald Ohnoutka, Charles Burmeister, Victor Sedlacek, Jim Ehlers, James Hancock. Third row, left to right: Mr. Aronson, Donald Morin, Vennie Kavan, Richard Worrall, George Sedlacek, Donald Bard. Fourth row, left to right: William Lindley, Merle Meyers, Donald Rood, John Bern, Robert Margrave, William Parsons. During the spring of 1947, a number of meetings were held by a group of boys in VVahoo High School who were interested in forming a club for boys. During the year of 1947-1948, the hoys completed the organization of a group known as the Boys’ Luncheon Club. The club has as its purpose the “creation, maintenance, and extension throughout the school and community of high standards of education and fellowship.” The members meet every two weeks on Thursdays at the Gibson Cafe for noon luncheons and programs. Officers for the first semester were Jim Ehlers, president; James Peters, vice-president; Merle Meyers, secretary-treasurer; John Bern, sergeant-at-arms. Officers for the second semester were Don Morin, president; John Whaley, vice-president; William Lindley, secretary-treasurer. Student Life 1. Railroad minus the caboose 2. Beat College View? 3. Happy future 4. Big Bill 5. Farmers at heart 6. Stage Hands 7. Pin and the Twins 8. Jim Bob 9. The twirlers 10. Ewalt's outfit I I. That Daharsh gal! 12. Refer to girls glee Student Life 1. Muscles 5. Rine 9. Big Joke? 2. Liz and Loui 6. Junior coeds 10. Batter Up! 3. Soo-z and Nancy 7. Freshies II. Tall, blonde, and good-lookin! 4. Fire, Fire! 8. Ah-Summertime Student Life iBeaJs ’ k DivioCfy . 1. Hold him down! 2. Good Luck 3. Happy Hank again 4. Future Miss America 5. Ah-come on Gang 6. Get that tip-off 7. Help! I'm drowning1 8. Limbering up 9. P. S. we lost 10. T-bone I I. Two-bits 12. Jim 13. Half-time Student Life 1. Slap him down again, Paw! 2. Fair time 3. Which one's Pete? 4. Bubble dancers 5. Alyce Marie 6. Skating stars 7. Chemistry! 8. Happy landing 9. How yo 'all 10. Takin' life easy I I. Ah, Shut-up 12. Look at the birdie 13. Louie'' CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES To The CLASS OF 1948 ANDERSON CHEVROLET Buick-Pontiac-Chevrolet 35 Years in Business WURST IMPLEMENT CO. BEST WISHES Tractors Implements for the Farm G. M. C. Trucks To The CLASS OF 1948 Your Allis-Chalmers Phone 140 JAMES W. JASA Shoe Repairing CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS To The To The CLASS OF 1948 CLASS OF 1948 HOME MARKET HULT PAINT WALL PAPER CO. Sales Maytag Service Window Glass Painter’s Supplies Phone 263 Wahoo, Nebraska BEST WISHES CONGRATULATIONS To The To The CLASS OF 1948 1948 GRADUATING CLASS LINDLEY'S WIGWAM CAFE CLOTHING STORE GOOD LUCK SENIORS CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1948 DICKINSON JEWELRY ANDERSON ELECTRIC CO. “Gifts That Last” Wahoo, Nebraska Your Electrical Store Phone 171 WAHOO HATCHERY BLOOD TESTED BABY CHICKS—NEBRASKA INSPECTED FEED, SEED, POULTRY SUPPLIES Phone 232 Wahoo, Nebraska MAX'S DRUG STORE The Finest in Drugs CITY CAFE OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Wahoo, Nebraska A Good Place to Eat BEST WISHES WOLF'S GROCERY To The CLASS OF 1948 Phone 174 CAMPBELLS INC. Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1948 ERICSON'S Funeral Home Furniture Phone 128 ECONOMY HOUSING CO. CONGRATULATIONS Builders of Prefabricated Portable To The and Sectional Farm CLASS OF 1948 Buildings ELLISON SERVICE STATION Wahoo, Nebraska Phone 538 Wahoo, Nebraska MODERN CLEANERS CONGRATULATIONS To The WEAR CLEAN CLOTHES CLASS OF 1948 127 West 6th Phone 102 TORRENS PRODUCE Wahoo, Nebraska Wahoo, Nebraska Phone 89 CONGRATULATIONS To The 1948 Graduating Class of Wahoo High L. E. HULT FURNITURE — MORTUARY Phone 150 Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS CENTRAL BARBER SHOP To The CLASS OF 1948 Ray Gillette Rob Carlson GAS COMPANY Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1948 CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES To The CLASS OF 1948 P. J. BARRY Auto Supplies WAHOO BAKERY Home of Golden Crust Bread CONGRATULATIONS McCormick Deering Tractors, and BEST WISHES Trucks, Parts and Service To The CLASS OF 1948 SAUNDERS COUNTY WAHOO AND CHIEF IMPLEMENT CO. THEATERS Phone 482 Wahoo, Nebraska Jeannette Schoeneman FARMERS UNION OIL ASSOCIATION BEST WISHES WAHOO PRODUCE To T he Highest Prices Paid for Poultry, CLASS OF 1948 Eggs and Cream JOE DVORAK—OWNER VANCE GROCERY Phone 312 Wahoo, Nebraska Sales Service BRODAHL-JACKSON CO. COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Goodyear Tires Wahoo, Nebraska Goodyear Tires Phone 76 CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES — FOR YOU To The ■ CLASS OF 1948 The Graduating Class Of 1948 A. W. HANSON PLUMBING AND HEATING BERANEK’S MEAT MARKET BEST WISHES CONGRATULATIONS and and CONGRATULATIONS CONTINUED SUCCESS To The To The CLASS OF 1948 CLASS OF 1948 — JANDA-KOCH R. D. CHRISTENSEN YOUR DRUGIST Where Quality Counts REXALL DRUGGIST CONGRATULATIONS WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL ON ENJOYS CONFIDENCE YOUR NEW ANNUAL nr All mim May the Principals and Fundamentals 7’aught, be Your Guide Through Every physician in our city knows that when you bring his prescription to the Rexall Drug IjIiC Store, it will be compounded exactly as he specifies. It will be compounded only by expert, graduate pharmacists using pure, fresh, full quality materials. In addition, the Rexall Drug Store Prescription Service includes NAZI—lAl PV HRIIG a carefull Double Check System guaranteeing accuracy. Next time you need prescription • • y-v • , service, bring i. o the Rexall Drug Store. Prescription DrUgglStS VERAH'S BEAUTY SHOP CONGRATULATIONS Vcrah A McCarthy, Prop. To The Pleasing You Pleases Us CLASS OF 1948 Saunders Federal National Farm Phone 602 Wahoo, Nebraska Loan Association CONGRATULATIONS WISHING YOU The BEST OF LUCK FRUITS AND VEGETABLES MEATS - GROCERIES WAHOO NEWSPAPERS HINKY-DINKY More News—More Ads—More Readers SHERWIN - WILLIAMS PAINTS Lumber Coal DEXTER WASHERS PERFECTION STOVES Farmers Co-Operative Co. Wahoo, Nebraska WAHOO HARDWARE Feed Implement CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1948 DR. H. E. HEDLUND VETERINARIAN NEAL STAGES GAMBLES HOMEMADE ICE CREAM THE BIGGEST LITTLE STORE IN TOWN Thickest Malts in Town Don L. Ballard—Owner WAHOO CAFE Autographs