Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1949 volume:

THUMDERBIRD Wahoo High School DEDICATION To our underclassmen, to whom our thoughts shall oft' return, and to the faculty to whom we owe thanks for friendly and sincere interest, we dedicate the Thunder-bird of 1949 Editors And Directors The 1949 Thunderbird Staff Assistants Thunderbird Staff Editor Mary Ann Worrall Business Manager Don Morin Director of Sales .......................................................... Vennie Kavan Assistants: Jean Jackson Donna Lou Peters Eugene Tomsicek Charles Hruby Alvin Mahrt Director of Advertising .................................................. John Whaley Assistants: Howard Vasina Richard Finley Daryl Dwyer Eugene Breunig Director of Distribution .................................................... Frank Dolezal Assistants: William Kunce Richard Svoboda JoAnn Young Carolyn Jackson Director of Composition . Seniors ............... Juniors ............... Sophomores ............ Freshmen .............. Faculty ............... Pep Club .............. Chieftain ............. Athletics and W Club Forum ................. Music ................. Art ................... Student Life ........ Typists................ ..................................... Janet Kokjer ..................... Marian Lindgren, Elaine Tharp ....................................... Joyce Wallin ................................ Marianne Sabatka ..................................... Marilyn Barker .............................. Orlene Rosengren ..................................... Jean Martinson ......................... Georgia Rae Halliburton ...................... James Hoeven, Bernard Lanik ................................. Elizabeth Greeley .................. Jeanne Anderson, Nelda Vogler ................................. George Woolsey Dolores Strauss, Susan Schiefelbein, Joseph Zaloudek ...................... Theresa Divis, Norma Benal, Alyce Marie Tomsicek, Mary Ann Vachal Faculty Advisor . Cecil McCarter The Class of 1949 CLASS MOTTO Life is a picture; paint it well CLASS FLOWER American Beauty Rose --------•----- FRANK DOLEZAL, President Chorus 1-2, Boys' Glee I-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Orchestra I-2-3-4, Pep Band 3-4, Track 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 2-4, Class Play 2-3-4, Physical Education 1-2, Academic Diploma. EUGENE TOMSICEK, Vice President Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 4, Physical Education 1-2, General Diploma. JANET KOKJER, Secretary Chorus 1-2-3, Girls' Glee 1-2-3, Band 1- 2-3-4, Orchestra I-2-3-4, Pep Club I- 2- 3-4, Forum 2, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 1-4, Chieftain Staff 4, Physical Education 3-4, Academic Diploma. NORMA BENAL, Treasurer Girls' Glee I, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Physical Education 4, Commercial Diploma. EUGENE BREUNIG Track I-2L-3, Basketball I-2L-3L-4L, Football I-2L-3L-4L, W-Club 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education I-2-3-4, Academic Diploma. JEANNE ANDERSON Chorus 1-2-3, Girls' Glee 1-2-3, Band 1- 2-3-4, Orchestra I-2-3-4, Pep Band 4, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer I, Physical Education 3-4, Academic Diploma. MARY ANN WORRALL Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls' Glee 1-2-3, Band I-2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2, Pep Band 3, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 2, Chieftain Staff 2-3-4, Class Play 1-4, Physical Education 3-4, Academic Diploma. WLLIAM R. KUNCE Chorus 4, Boys Glee I-2-3-4, Band 2-3-4, Orchestra 4, Pep Band 4, Track 1-3-4, Football 2-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Play 2- 3-4, Physical Education 1-2-3, Academic Diploma. DELMAR NOZICKA Track 4, W-Club 3-4, Physical Education I-2-3-4, General Diploma. DORIS WOTIPKA Chorus 4, Girls' Glee 3-4, Physical Education 3-4, Commercial Diploma, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. ORLENE ROSENGREN Chorus 3, Girls' Glee 1-2-3, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 4, Academic Diploma. GEORGE A. WOOLSEY Track 3-4, Basketball 3-4L, Football 3L-4L, W-Club 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, General Diploma, Irving I, Lincoln High 2. ALVIN MAHRT Boys’ Glee 3-4, Physical Education 1-2-4, General Diploma. ALYCE MARIE TOMSICEK Student Forum 4, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 4, Commercial Diploma. DUANE FJELLIN Physical Education 1-2, General Diploma. MARILYN BARKER Girls' Glee 1-2-3, Annual Staff 4, Class Play I, Physical Education 4, Academic Diploma. ELAINE THARP Annual Staff 4, General Diploma. BERNARD LANIK Basketball I-2-3L-4L, Football 2-3-4L, W-Club 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education I-2-3-4, General Diploma. GEORGE BOUC Track 3-4, Physical Education 3-4, General Diploma, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. JOYCE WALLIN Girls' Glee 2, Pep Club 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Academic Diploma. GERTRUDE HAJEK Physical Education 4, Commercial Diploma, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. DONALD SYVERSON Track I, Basketball 4, Football 3L-4L, W-Ciub 3-4, Physical Education 1-2-3, General Diploma. RICHARD FINLEY Chorus 2-3-4, Boys' Glee 2-3-4, Orchestra 2, Track I-2L-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4L, W-Club 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Play 4, Physical Education I-2-3-4, Academic Diploma. NELDA VOGLER Chorus 4, Girls Glee 2-4, Band I-2-3-4, Orchestra I-2-3-4, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Pep Band 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain 4, Class Play 3-4, Physical Education 4, Academic Diploma. DALE SHADONIX Track 3-4, Football 3-4, W-Club 4, Physical Education 3, General Diploma. MARY ANN VACHAL Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Commercial Diploma. DORIS ECKLUND Girls' Glee I, Commercial Diploma, Librarian 4. JACK SIMANEK Physical Education 4, General Diploma. HOWARD VASINA Chorus 3, Boys’ Glee 1-2-3, Band 4, Pep Band 4, Track I-2-3-4, Football 1-2, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Class Play 1-4, Physical Education I-2-3-4, Academic Diploma. DORIS FLESSNER Girls' Glee 1-2-3, Commercial Diploma. JEAN MARTINSON Chorus 1-2-3, Girls Glee 1-2-3, Band 2-3-4, Orchestra 2-3-4, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 3, Pep Club Officer 4, Chieftain Staff I, Class Play 3, Academic Diploma. JEAN JACKSON Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee 2-3-4, Band 1-2, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Cheerleader 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 2, Chieftain Staff 3, Class Play 3-4, Physical Education 3-4, Academic Diploma. JOHN FULLERTON Track 3-4, Football 3-4, Ithaca 1-2, Physical Education 4, General Diploma. JOHN WHALEY Chorus 3-4, Boys' Glee 2-3-4, Track 1-2-4, Basketball I-2-3L-4L, Football IL-2L-3L-4L, W-Club I-2-3-4, Forum 2-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer I, Chieftain Staff 3-4, Class Play 1-3-4, Academic Diploma. JO ANN YOUNG Chorus 4, Girls' Glee 3-4, Pep Club 4, Annual Staff 4, Class Play 3-4, Ithaca 1-2, Physical Education 3-4, Academic Diploma. ELIZABETH GREELEY Chorus 4, Girls Glee 3, Pep Club 3-4, Forum 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Play 4, Weston 1-2, Physical Education 3-4, Academic Diploma. GEORGIA RAE HALLIBURTON Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls' Glee 1-2-3, Band i-2-3-4, Orchestra 1-4, Pep Band 2-3, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Cheerleader 2-3-4, Forum 2, Annual Staff 4, Class Offi cer 3, Chieftain Staff 2-3-4, Class Play 1-2-3-4, Physical Education 3-4, Academic Diploma. DON HOLLOWAY Ithaca 1-2, Physical Education 4, General Diploma. THERESA DIVIS Girls' Glee 4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, St. Wenceslaus 1-2, Physical Education 3-4, Commercial Diploma. BETTY JANE ELIASON Physical Education 4, Commercial Diploma. THERESA JANECEK St. Wenceslaus 1-2, Physical Education 4, Academic Diploma. DARYL DWYER Forum 3, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education I-2-3-4, Academic Diploma. DONNA LOU PETERS Girls' Glee 2, Band 3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Cheerleader 1-2, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 3, Physical Education 3-4, Class Play 3-4, Academic Diploma. TOM WOLFF Tract 3-4, Ithaca 1-2, Physical Education 3-4, General Diploma. VENNIE KAVAN Chorus 1-2-4, Boys' Glee I-2-3-4, Band 2-3, Orchestra 2-3, Track 1-2-3, Football 2-3-4L, W-Club 4, Annual Staff 4, Class Play 1-2-4, Physical Education I, Academic Diploma. CAROLYN JACKSON Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 4, Commercial Diploma, Shelby 1-2. ARLENE JOHNSON Girls' Glee 1-2-3, General Diploma. JOSEPH J. ZALOUDEK Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 4, General Diploma. LEONA YARMON Girls’ Glee 1-2, Librarian 4, Commercial Diploma. DUANE NOBLE Boys' Glee 2, Track 1-2, Basketball 2, Football 2-3, Class Officer I, Physical Education 1-2-34, Academic Diploma. DONALD MORIN Chorus I-2-3-4, Boys' Glee I-2-3-4, Track I-2L-3-4L, Basketball I-2-3L-4L, Football I-2L-3L-4L, W-Club 2-3-4, Student Forum 4, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 2-3, Chieftain Staff 3, Academic Diploma. JEAN ROBBINS Physical Education 4, Commercial Diploma. MARIAN LINDGREN Chorus 3, Girls' Glee 1-2-3, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 4, Commercial Diploma. CARL J. JELINEK Physical Education 4, General Diploma, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. RUTH ANDERSON Chieftain Staff 3-4, Physical Education 4, General Diploma. RICHARD SVOBODA Boys' Giee 1-2-3, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education I-2-3-4, General Diploma. HARLAN GUSTAFSON Ithaca 1-2, Physical Education 4, General Diploma. DOLORES STRAUSS Girls' Glee 1-2-4, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 3-4, Class Play 1-3, Physical Education 3-4, Academic Diploma. SUSAN SCHIEFELBEIN Chorus 3, Girls' Glee 2-3, Band I-2-3-4, Pep Band 4, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Forum 2-3, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 3-4, Class Play 1-2-4, Physical Education 3-4, Academic Diploma. JAMES HOEVEN Band I-2-3-4, Forum I, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 3, Class Play I-2-3-4, Physical Education 1-2, Academic Diploma. LAVERNE ZETOCKA Commercial Diploma. MARIANNE SABATKA Girls' Glee 4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, St. Wenceslaus School 1-2, Fhysical Education 4, Commercial Diploma. CHARLES HRUBY Chorus 3-4, Boys' Glee I-2-3-4, Track I-2L-3-4L, Basketball 3, Football I-2-3L-4L, W-Club 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2-3, Academic Diploma. DERALD TORRENS Basketball I-2-3-4, W-Club 4, Physical Education I-2-3-4, General Diploma. T liunder! ipd C3 ueen QUEEN - JEAN MARTINSON Princesses Donna Lou Peters Jeanne Anderson Elizabeth Greeley Senior Clinic Chief Physician Surgeon ............ Eyes, Ear, Nose, Throat X-Ray Specialist Dentist ........... Plastic Surgeon Nurses ............. Receptionists Ambulance Driver Janitors .......... ...........................Alvin Mahrt Jack Simanek ............Tom Wolff and John Fullerton ..................... Harlan Gustafson .......................... Duane Fjellin ........................... Carl Jelinek ........ Ruth Anderson, Jean Robbins, Elaine Tharp, Dorris Flessner, Gertrude Hajek, and Mary Ann Vachal .... Norma Benal and Doris Ecklund ........................... Joe Svoboda Delmar Nozicka and Don Holloway Name Symptom Disease Cure Jim Hoeven Studying Intelligence Enjoy yourself Joe Zaloudek Muscular Strong man Quit spinach Marilyn Barker Printer s ink Job at Democrat Get fired Janet Kokjer Losing weight Lovesick Eat pickles Jo Ann Young Longing look Man trouble Go steady Joyce Wallin Pink cheeks Blushing Use more powder Howard Vasina Thoughtless Lonely (?) thoughts Think more Betty Eliason Neat papers Beautiful handwriting Scribble Dale Shadonix Endless talking Craves noises A rattle Donald Syverson Jaws won't open Lock jaw Find the key Alyce Tomsicek Revolving head Pain in the neck Forget your tresses Ugh Breunig Craving tor open roads Closed in feeling Get a car Duane Noble A buddy A shadow Break loose Frank Dolezal Slightly loony Joker See a nut doctor George Bouc Day dreaming Sleeping-sickness Wake-up Carolyn Jackson Argues Fistey nature Button your lip Marianne Sabatka Good grades A brain Join the crowd Name Symptom Disease Cure Leona Yarmon Theresa Janecek Theresa Divis Daryl Dwyer Suzie Schiefelbein Donna Lou Peters Marian Lindgren Chuck Hruby Vennie Kavan George Woolsey Mary Ann Worrall Jean Martinson G. R. Halliburton Jeanne Anderson Liz Greeley Orlene Rosengren Fuzz Torrens Dick Finley Bernie Lanik Donnie Morin Dolores Strauss Bill Kunce John Whaley Jean Jackson Nelda Vogler Arlene Johnson Eugene Tomsicek Doris Wotipka Laverne Zetocka Goes to fires Rolling cotton balls Tired look Doesn't talk Dreamy look Calf eyes A hope chest Rooting Fancy-free An empty desk Slow moving Quiet Vivacious Truck crazy Perpetual grin Furrowed brow Cackling Vibrating jaw Attraction to fairer sex Driving his Ford Saying what Pancho I, I sir Redheaded Illusions of baseballs Not growing Sparkling eyes Musically minded Memorized work Admires Buddy Nurse’s aid Weston Dances Bashful Diamond ring Flirtitis Left-hand sparkle Inflated tonsils Loneliness Tardiness Turtle fever Thinking about Daryl Vitality Fascination for a truck driver Friendliness Spanish blues Horse laugh The last word Dark curly hair Ford fever Can't hear Siamese twins Super ego Temper Baseball crazy Shortitis Tricky grin Accordion Sharp memory Join fire department Quit your job Stay home Speak up Give it back Stick to just one Fall wedding Shut up Find the right girl A new car Follow a rabbit Keep up good work Less vitamins Switch to a bus Be nasty See Miss Arnold dipper the lip Think but talk less Get a fuzz cut Walk Wear your glasses Wreck the Hudson Reduce the I Dye hair Hit with a bat Eat Wheaties Wipe it off Sell accordion Amnesia Junior Class First row, left to right: Delores Maly, Marjorie Wotipka. Carol Jean Sabatka, Patricia Gloeson, Fern Helm, Violet Holloway. Socond row, left to right: George Sedlacek, William Lindley, Wayne Dvorak, Robert Hohl, Joe Koch. Third row, left to right: Anna Lu Gunn, Jo Ann Vrana, Bonita Lindau, Marilyn Swanson, Marcella Filbrandt, Marlene Houdek. Fourth row, left to right: Miss Doty, Stanley Kucera, George Welton, Louis Stava, Robert Nelson, Dudley Kovarik. Fifth row, left to right: Bernice Sabatka, Patricia Rochford, Dolores Striggow, Marilyn Niedfelt, Joan Virgl, Jean Virgl. Sixth row, left to right: Carolyn Bern, Janet Ayers. June Ayers, Grace Masek. Sixty-five enthusiastic juniors entered Wahoo High School in the fall of ’48. They started the year by electing Robert Hohl, president; Mary Lanik, vice-president; Marv Ann Haba, secretary; and Joe Koch, treasurer. Carol Jean Sabatka and Keith Treptow were chosen as the forum representatives. The class was aided in their many activities by its sponsor, Miss Beunice Doty. In November, under the direction of Mrs. Krause, the class presented their play, “The Baby Sitter.” These juniors sold refreshments at the football and basketball games to help finance the most important and conclusive activity of the year, the junior-senior prom, which was held on May 6. The Thunderbird princess was revealed at this event. The juniors showed the seniors of 49 a most enjoyable evening. Junior Class First row, left to right: Mary Lea McMahon, Mary Ann Zimmerman, Mary Ann Haba, Phyllis Dickin- son, Arlene Flessner, Carol Hageman. Second row, left to right: Larry Swanson, Merle Meyers, Charles Carlson, Donald Hanson, Finley Walter. Third row, left to right: Janet Rae Larsen, Jacqueline Margrave, Shirley McNeeley, Janice Owons, Marilyn Rochford. Jean Havelka. Fourth row, left to right: James Hancock, Warren Sohl, Robert Stava, Richard Larson, Loo Cihal. Fifth row, left to right: Lorraine Ruzek, Elaine Shadonix, Mary Lanik. Joan Anderson. Sixth row, left to right: Gerald Tharp, Roger Meduna, Warner Houfek, Keith Treptow, Roger Lindgren. Absent: Terry Mendenhall, Joy Swanberg, Dolores Stillger. Sophomore Class First row, left to right: Maureen Miller, Carolyn Flessner, Mary Ann Peck, Patricia McMahon, Darlene Moravec. Second row, left to right: Richard Nelson, Eugene Riddle, Raymond Lanik, Jerry Peterson, Larry Lanik. Third row, left to right: Rosemary Hladik, Beverly Vanek, Mary Ludi, Sally Snelling, Dorothy Peters. Fourth row, left to right: Jon Hoeven, Rayford Wiegert, Merwyn Isaacson, Lyle Torrens, Clayton Hass. Firth row, left to right: Mr. Magnusson, Donna Samok, Lujean Wiedeman, Ruby Vrana. The verdant crop of last year blossomed forth and ripened into a likeable and energetic group. They elected as thair officers: president, Ray Wiegert; vice-president, Richard Nelson; secretary. Joyce Ruhr; treasurer, Ruby Vrana; student forum, Mary Ludi and Jerry Peterson. At the beginning of the school year the class plannee! an outing in order to become better acquainted. This was done by means of a picnic and a scavenger hunt which was enjoyed by all. The class produced the play, “School Daze”, on January 21 before the student body. It was a typical scene of the daze of students during school life and was ably portrayed by their characterizations. “SOPHOMORES WERE THEY” The Sophomores were a peppy lot, And this we know’ was true. They kept the teachers on the spot Just like most kids can do. With all their faults and tribulation. Sophomores seldom breathed a sigh. Pushing on to graduation From their dear old Wahoo High. Sophomore Class First row, left to right: Phyllis Frahnn, Dorothy Fogle, Betty Ann Sterile, Jeannine Gregg. Second row, left to right: Ronald Keefer, Cecil Jordan, Carl Nelson, Kenneth Kunce, Larry Chloupek. Third row, left to right: Marvelle Clark, Diane Blair, Joyce Kuhr, Inice Mathis, Marjorie Rood. Fourth row, left to right: Marcella Vanek, Shirley Vybiral, Joyce Simanek, Donna Daharsh, Patricia Russell. Fifth row, left to right: Dolores Rezek, Mildred Vrana. Sixth row, left to right: John Houdek, Keith Rockwell, James Rezac. Freshman Cl ass First row, left to right: Richard Vasina, Bernard Kavan, Donald Harris, Clarence Eikenbary, Donald Miller, Robert Wilt, Robert Bonow. Second row, left to right: Norma Rood, Helen Lanik, Bernice Maly, Barbara Johnson, Marlene Norskov, Grayce Anderson, Joyce Hagstrom. Third row, left to right: Donald Novotny, Larry Leiber, Glen Rosengren, Jack Meduna, Robert Eiiason, Charles Schneider. Fourth row, left to right: Annette Hageman, Carol Campbell, Joan Jensen, Carole Call, Lenice Beranek, Marilyn Sorenson, Carolyn Cameron. Fifth row, left to right: Donald Mowers, Gayle Carlson, Donna Lou Anderson, Carolyn Temple, Marcella Vachal, Lloyd Zauss, Robert Styskal. Absent: lone Fullerton, Robert Fullerton, Carl Patterson. On August thirty-first the rollicking group of freshmen entered the halls of Wahoo High School. At its first meeting the class elected Donald Harris, president; Donald Mowers, vice-president; LaVerne Meyers, secretary; and Dale Wurst, treasurer. Mrs. Olive Worrall was chosen as sponsor and Barbara and Burton Johnson were selected as student forum members. On September tenth a dance was held to welcome freshmen. A large group of the seventy-five freshmen attended. Freshman Class Firsf row, left to right: Jean Woolsey, Dorothy McDaniel, Marilyn Gerdts, Lois Mays, Dolores Styskal, Marilyn Mills, Imogene Torrens. Second row, left to right: Jule Anderson, Fred Kolterman, Charles Borreson, Jack Anderson, Duane Thoms, Dale Wurst. Third row, left to right: Joan Strauss, Fern Nelson, Bernadine Vogler, Kathryn Mares, Wilma Bennett, Betty Kavan, Margaret Knuth. Fourth row, left to right: James Vanek, Ray Meyers, Jerry Hoeven, Fred Fujan, Raymond Keefer, Thomas McMahon. Fifth row, left to right: LaVerne Meyers, Shirley Nelson, Marla Carlson, Lillian Steffel, Imogene Barry, Sybil Hrdlicka, Marilyn Filbrandt. Sixth row, left to right: Leland Robbins, Burton Johnson, Joseph Krause, Robert Virgl, Mrs. Worroll. Their class play was presented in the spring to the student body. First to reach the 100% mark in the race of the Thunderbird sales, the freshmen proved that their enthusiasm ran high, and that an eager group of sophomores would be returning in the fall. Faculty Mr. Paul E. Seidel M. A., B. S., University of Nebraska, Superintendent, Economics, Civics. Mr. John E. Aronson M. A., B. Sc., University of Nebraska, Principal, Physics, Chemistry, Forum Sponsor. Mr. Henry Menke B. Sc., Nebraska Wesleyan University, Drivers Education, Athletic Coach, Senior Class Co-Sponsor. Miss Cecil McCarter A. B., Wayne State Teachers College, M. A., Colorado State College of Education, Algebra, Geometry, Senior Class Sponsor. Mr. Joseph Littrell A. B., Peru State Teachers College, Practical Arts, Assistant Coach. Mrs. Olive Worrall B. Sc. in Ed., Kansas State Teachers College, English, Home Arts, Freshman Clfess Sponsor, Miss Frieda Arnold B. A., M. A., University of Nebraska, Spanish, Latin, Chieftain Sponsor. Faculty Miss Beunice Doty A. B„ Peru State Teachers College, Commercial Arts, Junior Class Sponsor. Mrs. Mable Krause A. B., Duchesne College of Creighton University, English, Speech, Dramatics Coach. Mr. Konrad Magnusson B. A., Midland College, Biology, General Science, Sophomore Class Sponsr'-, Athletic Equip ager. Mrs. Alta A. Angell B. F. A.. University of Nebraska, ■ -;-:sh, Librarian. Miss lone Jones A. B., Doane College, History, Junior Business Training, Girls Physical Education, Pep Club Sponsor. Mr. Charles W. Hoffman A. B„ Drury College, Missouri, Instrumental Music. Mrs. Val Zetterman B. F. A„ University of Nebraska, Vocal Music, Class Will WE, the esteemed and honored seniors of 1949 of Wahoo High School, do bequeath and dedicate the here-written traits and possessions to our beloved underclassmen and teachers named herewith. Jean “5177342” Martinson wills her ability to write prison songs to John “I’m friends with the warden” Houdek. Donald “I type 24 hours a day” Morin wills his typing concentration power to Warren “Miss Jones loves love me like a brother” Sold. Duane “hup-2-3-4” Noble wills his National Guard uniform to Leo “I need the training” Cihal. Delmar “Clancy” Nozicka bequeaths his talent in stacking pool cues to Butch “Rack ’em up again” Isaacson. Vennie “Baggy Pockets” Kavan leaves his junk collection to George “I can’t get my hands into my pockets” Sedlacek. Richard “Curly Locks” Svoboda wills his Toni-Home Permanent set to Bob “Pat likes my hair” Hohl. Bill “Snail” Kunce wills his speedy ability to Joe “Five minutes late to band every morning” Koch. Elizabeth “Dimples” Greeley bequeaths her smile to Jackie “I use Pepsodent” Margrave. Jeanne “I count my calories” Anderson wills her scrub suit to T-Bone “It would almost fit me” Owens. Ruth “I’m the quiet type” Anderson bestows her ability to concentrate in assemblies to Carl “Mrs. Angell loves me” Patterson. Marilyn “I like green-wheeled model A’s” Barker bequeaths her out of town boy friend to Marilyn “I’m desperate” Rochford. Norma “Let Mead Live” Benal bestows her peaches and cream complexion to Phyllis “My peaches and cream are of another kind” Dickinson. Dick “I think little but say a lot” Finley bequeaths his cunning to Jerry “What have I done to deserve this?” Peterson. JoAnn “Problem child” Young wills her welcoming grin to Marilyn “Pearly” Niedfelt. LaVerne “I’m five pounds under weight” Zetocka wills her bathroom scale to Arlene “I keep my weight a secret” Flessner. Mary Ann “Paleface” Vachal leaves her pancake make-up to Joan “I thought pancakes were something you et” Virgl. Howard “Where should we go now?” Vasina wills his urge to tear around to Mary “Why don’t you stay home?” Ludi. John “The girls love me” Whaley bestows his charming personality to Ray “I have a way with the girls” Keefer. George “I sing like Vaughn Monroe” Woolsey wills his .singing voice to Mrs. “Let me show you how” Zetterman. Jack “Walt Disney” Simanek wills his long hair to Freddie “I’m from Sing Sing” Kolterman. Dolores “Look at the moon!” Strauss bestows her parking spot below the sandpit to Joan “We’ve got one of our own” Strauss. Donald “They leave the porch light on” Syverson wills his B-B gun to Patty “I don’t like porch lights either” Russell. Elaine “Not sharp but Tharp” wills her time in drivers training to Eugene “I couldn’t learn anyway” Riddle. “Alyce in Wonderland” Tomsicek wills her boarding room to some one with a ladder. Eugene “I wish I had Dolezal’s bulb horn” Tomsicek leaves his model-T to Doc “My dad drives a Buick” Houfek. Deraid “That’s my laugh you hear in the movies” Torrens wills his fuzz cut to Joy “I’m a blond too” Swanberg. Jean “Well I like that!” Jackson bequeaths her ability to love ’em or leave ’em to Dorothy “I do O. K.” Peters. Theresa “I’m a devil” Janecek wills her prankish nature to George “Angelface” Welton. Carl “Jelly-nek” wills his skill in farming to Berandine “Me a Farmer?” Vogler. Arlene “Swede” Johnson wills her nursing abilities to Delores “I take care of Bernie’s colds” Stillger. Janet “String bean” Kokjer wills her sleek figure to Pat “I got mine at the dime-store” Rochford. Class Will Bernard “I never miss” Lanik wills his basket-shooting ability to Cecil “neither do I” Jordon. Marian “sparkle finger” Lindgren bequeaths her freedom to Lois “I’m hoping” Mays. Alvin “I eat at the Wigwam” Mahrt bestows his meal ticket to Toby “I eat regularly” Zauss. Frank “I never drive over fifty” Dolezal wills his funeral-like pace while driving to Konrad “My Ford won’t go over thirty-five” Magnusson. Harlan “Squeaky” Gustafson bestows his soprano voice to Joyce “What do you think mine is?” Kuhr. Nelda “I gotta go home and practice” Vogler wills her instruments to Clayton “More work???” Hass. Joyce “Knowhow” Wallin wills her brains to Kenny “Will they think out my Latin?” Kunce. Tom “I’m not a Wolf” wills his name to Billy “Well I am” Lindley. Doris “Sheepy” Wotipka wills her fur coat to Shirley “I’ve got my love to keep me warm” McNeely. Leona “I’ve got a man” Yarmon bequeaths her success to Violet “Give me time” Holloway. Donna “Swivel Hips” Peters bequeaths her come-hither charms to Reenie “The Enchantress” Miller. Jean “I’m shy” Robbins wills her quiet nature to Jean “I could use it” Woolsey. Orlene “I hope to be a teacher” Rosengren bestows her pretty green eyes to Barbara “I like the color of mine” Johnson. Marianne “I carry announcements” Sabatka wills her office job to Feme “Can I sit on the boss’s lap?” Holm. Susan “I’ve given up most men” Schiefelbein bestows her ability to spurn men to Beverly “I should live so long” Vanek. Smoe “I know more big words than Mr. Aronson” Shadonix wills his dictionary to Dale “1 have a set of encyclopedias” Wurst. George “ships and Bouc” bestows his puppy dog affection to Smilie “behind the jewelry store” Hancock. Theresa “I -walk like a board” Divis wills her posture to Diane “I don’t need it” Blair. Daryl “Spanish Shark” Dwyer bequeaths his trasnportation to Swedeburg to Bubby “show me the way to go home” Miller. Doris “Specks” Ecklund wills her glasses to Janet “I need ’em too” Larson. Betty “I’m always good” Eliason wills her ability to stay out of trouble to Joan “Dynamite” Jensen. Duane “Slim” Fjellin wills his boyish figure to Dudley “I need it” Kovarik. Doris “Bashful” Flessner bestows her ability to slide into ditches to Mr. “I show ’em how” Menke. John “Pole vault” Fullerton bequeaths his track ability to Roger “I can’t get over the bar either” Meduna. Gertrude “Gypsy” Hajek wills her golden earrings to Mrs. “I’d like another set” Krause. Georgia “Man trap” Halliburton wills her subtle approach to Elaine “My approach works fine” Shadonix. James “He-man” Hoeven bequeaths his magnificent physique to Fink “Ah wonderful” Walters. Don HOLLOWay” wills his rides to Ithaca to Burton “What would I do there?” Johnson. Charles “I’m subject to fits” Hruby bequeaths his Roman nose to Miss “Give it back to Caesar” Arnold. Carolyn “Silver-tongued orator” Jackson wills her determination to Miss “I won’t argue” Jones. Joe “I’m wild about women” Zaloudek wills his Sunday’s gallivanting excursions to Louis “I make music on Sundays” Stava. Ugh “Huh, what was that question?” Breunig wills his wide awake attitude to Gerald “I have an 8 o’clock deadline” Tharp. Mary “I edit this stuff” Worrall bequeaths her sarcastic comments to the stooges who will continue this tradition next year. Senior Class Play THE HAUNTED CHAIR Standing, left to riqht: Howard Vasina, Jean Jackson, Frank Dolezal, Donna Lou Peters, Jim Hoeven, Jo Ann Young, Elizabeth Greeley, Dick Finley, John Whaley, Vennie Kavan. Seated, left to right: Mary Ann Worrall, Nelda Vogler, Bill Kunce, Georgia Rae Halliburton. Junior Class Play THE BABY-SITTER Seated, left to right: Carol Jean Sabatka, Joe Koch, James Hancock, Mary Lanik, Mary Ann Haba. Standing, left to right: Mrs. Krause, Bonita Lindau, Jo Ann Vrana, Merle Meyers, Warren Sohl, Jackie Margrave, William Lindley, Joan Anderson, Shirley McNeeley, Patricia Gleeson, George Welton. Absent: Delores Stillger. Hamming after the show The ’ Dixie Girl Parade “Georgia Jubilee Minstrel” was presented by members of the vocal groups of Wahoo High School under the direction of Mrs. Val Zetterman. Varied selections and solo numbers were given by the girls' glee clubs, the mixed chorus, girls' duo, boys’ octette, girls' trio and girls’ octette. Seven boys supplied the humorous speaking parts, which offered variety with the songs. The girls groups in colorful formals paraded to the tune of “Dixie Girl” while the boys' glee club sang. Characters in typical minstrel costume performed several stunts, including the well-known “snooting of the apple”, while the “Wm. Tell selection was sung. The lines by the boys in “black-face” were kept moving with the help of the interlocutor. Semiclassical and the better popular songs were furnished by all the vocalists with piano accompaniment and drum and cymbal color. Student Forum , . i y |yCC MdnG Left to right: Jerry Peterson, Elizabeth Greeley, Mary Lee Lud . Carol Saba a, nson, Keith Tomsicek. Don Morin, Chairman; Mr. Aronson, Sponsor: Patricia Gleeson, Burton Treptow, John Whaley, Barbara Johnson. At the beginning of the year, the forum sponsored a dance both to renew old acquaintances and to enable everyone to meet the freshmen. At Hallowe’en time, a masquerade dance was held. The costumes were either weird, beautiful, or funny. The third dance of the year was just before Christmas vacation. During the spring season, the main event was the annual spring dance, at which time a King and Queen of Spring were crowned. Several other social affairs rounded out the season. Chieftain Standing, left to right: Warren Sohl, Ruth Anderson, Janet Kok;er, Grace Masek, Georgia Rac Halliburton, Shirley McNeeley, John Whaley, Miss Doty, Miss Arnold, Mary Ann Worrall, Nelda Vogler, Marianne Sabatka, Mary Ann Vachal. Seated, left to right: Howard Vasina, George Woolsey, Janet Ayers, Jackie Margrave, Susan Schiefelbein, Janice Owens, Donna Rae Daharsh, Patty Russell, Bonnie Lindau, Imogene Barry, Patricia Gleeson, Dolores Strauss, Theresa Divis, Norma Benal. Whenever the last sheet of the Chieftain “rolled off the press” to he stapled for distribution, the entire staff heaved an audible sigh of relief; for to them, those sheets symbolized the labor of several weeks of after-school hours. The feature writers, class reporters and sports writers once more lived without fear of missing the deadline. Their imaginations at rest, the cartoonists and headliners enjoyed themselves. For the industrious Miss Doty, her typists, and mimeographers a rest cure was then in order. The subscription and exchange editors were then ready to act and rushed from class to class instead of tracing missing subscribers all over the building. Miss Arnold and the editor, having successfully published an issue, immediately started planning the next edition, which would always elaborate upon some new theme. True indeed was the saying “Your time was Chieftain time’—once you were a staff member! Music Department The music department was directed by Mr. Hoffman and Mrs. Zetterman during the school year of 1948-1949. This was a change since formerly only one instructor was employed. Mr. Hoffman, who came from Dodge City, Kansas, was in charge of the instrumental groups. Mrs. Zetterman, who previously taught in Grand Island, directed the vocal groups. The band was inactive during the first few weeks of the school year due to the absence of an instructor. When Mr. Hoffman arrived the fifty-one piece band practiced diligently and was able to compete in the Ak-Sar-Ben Marching Band Contest. However, it was defeated by Harlan, Iowa. The band also performed for the dedication of the Veterans Memorial, political rallies, Memorial Day parade and at football games. The annual concert in conjunction with the orchestra was presented March 31. The officers elected by the band were: Jeanne Anderson, student director; Susan Schiefelbein, uniform custodian; Jean Martinson, librarian; Frank Dol-ezal, band manager; and Jackie Margrave, secretary-treasurer. The thirty-eight piece orchestra which was composed of both grade school and high school students played for the junior class play in addition to giving a concert. Officers chosen were: Nelda Vogler, student director; Jackie Margrave, Jeanne Anderson, librarians; Marvelle Clark, secretary-treasurer. The pep band, made up of twelve band members and directed by Jeamie Anderson, helped make the basketball games and rallies lively and noisy. It also traveled to some out-of-town games to encourage the team and to aid the loyal Wahoo supporters. Mr. Hoffman devoted much time to small group work during the year. These groups included the string quartet, brass sextet, woodwind quintet, clarinet quartet, mixed clarinet quartet, and flute trio. On numerous occasions they provided entertainment for local organizations and school assemblies. The vocal department which consisted of the mixed chorus, boys’ glee club and girls’ glee clubs made several changes under the direction of Mrs. Zetterman. The girls’ glee club was divided into two groups; girls glee A was composed of thirty-three, and girls’ glee B of thirty-four willing vocalists. The accompanists for the large groups were: Grace Masek, Marvelle Clark, Mary Ann YYorrall and Nelda Vogler. Small group work was also important in the vocal department. These small groups were: the boys’ octette, girls’ small group, the Vrana trio, and the Virgl duo. They entertained several organizations and also performed in school assemblies. Instead of the usual concert the vocal department presented “The Georgia Jubilee Minstrel”. All the large and small groups participated in that production. Wahoo High School was well represented at the annual music clinic which was held in November at Omaha. Members of the chorus were: Jo Ann Young, Joyce Kuhr. Jean Virgl and Joan Virgl. Janet Kokjer and Mary Lea McMahon were members of the clinic band, and Jeannine Gregg and Nelda Vogler were in the orchestra. Several Wahoo groups and soloists entered the district music contest at Fremont and were ver}r successful. Band Twirlers: Donna Lou Peteis Mary Ludi, Marjorie Rood, Janet Kokjer. First row, left to right: Nelda Vogler, Donna Rae Samek, Joe Koch, Bob Hohl, Burton Johnson, Lois Mays. Second row, left to right: Mary Lea McMahon, Robert Virgl, Beverly Vanek, Marvelle Clark, Bill Kunce, Jim Hoeven, Jon Hoeven. Third row, left to right: Joan Jensen, Dale Wurst, Merle Meyers, Georgia Rae Halliburton, Carolyn Bern, Joan Virgl. Fourth row, left to right: Mr. Hoffman, Howard Vasina, Joyce Kuhr, Frank Dolezal, Bernadine Vogler, Mary Ann Worrall, Dan Roberts. Fifth row, left to right: Willa Gleeson, Gayle Anderson, Jeanne Anderson, Nancy Hunter, Donna Rae Daharsh, June Ayers. Sixth row, left to right: Phyllis Frahm, Patricia Gleeson, Barbara Johnson, Sally Sue Snelling, Jean Martinson, Janet Ayers. Seventh row, left to right: Jean Virgl, Lujean Wiedeman, Kathryn Mares, Diane Blair, Patty Russell, Shirley McNeely, Susan Schiefelbein. Absent; Maureen Miller, Jovjta Janecek, Orchestra First circle, left to right: Jeannine Gregg, Sally Snelling. Willa Placek, Carolyn Eliason. Joan Jensen, Shirley McNelly, Carolyn Bern, Nelda Vogler. Second circle, left to right: Bcrnadine Vogler, Barbara Johnson, Goldie Anderson, Marlyce Lusch, Ruth Ann Barker, Jeanne Anderson, Gayle Anderson, Willa Gleeson, Janet Kokjer. Third ci-cle, left to right: Leonard Lindgren, Burton Johnson, LaVerne Meyer,, Grayce Anderson, Jean Martinson, Jacqueline Margrave. Carolyn Temple, Phyllis Frahm, Lois Mays, Donna Samek, Mary Lea McMahon. Marvelle Clark, Georgia Rae Halliburton. Merle Meyers. Fourth circle, left to right: Frank Dolezal, Bill Kunce, Mr. Hoffman, Luiean Wiedeman, Marjorie Rood, Mary Ludi. Absent: Dan Roberts, Ray Keefer. Chorus • • irst row. left to right: Carol Hageman, Lois Mays, Jean Jackson, Ro'emary Hladik, Jeannine Gregg, Nelda Vogler. Second row. left to right: George Sedlacek, Bob Hohl. Bill Lindley. Wayne Dvorak. Merle Meyers, Charles Hruby, Vennie Kavan. Third row, left to right: Patricia Gleeson, Shirley McNeely, Mildred Vrana. Mar-£ !!a Vanek, JoAnn Young, Shirley Ann Vybiral, Donna Rae Daharsh. Fourth row. left to riqht: Bob Nelson. Don Hanson, Dick Finley, Dick Nelson, Don Morin, John Whaley, George Welton. Fifth row, left to right: Mary Lea McMahon, Doris Wotipka, Mary Ludi, JoAnn Vrana, Jean Virgl, Joan Virgl. Sixth row, left to right: Richard Vasina, Ray Keefer, John Houdek, Burton Johnson, Gerald Tharp, Robert Virgl. Seventh row, left to right: Mary Ann Worrall, Barbara Johnson, Bernadine Vogler, Joyce Kuhr, Patty Russell, Marjorie Rood. Eighth row, left to r gnt; Ruby Vrana, Diane Blair, Marvelle Clark, Georgia Rae Halliburton, Joan Jensen. Ninth row, left to n9 t: Keith Rockwell, Sally Snelling, Elizabeth Greeley, Kenneth Kunce, Mrs. Zetterman. GIRLS' GLEE c. . , u.n Wnnkpv Dnrothv McDaniel, Imogene Torrens, Jeannine Gregg, Carol Hageman, hr t row. left to Wht:rJ“ s SAV' to%h f Wilma Bennett, Imogene Barry. Marvelle Clark, Berna- Nelda Vogler. Marilyn■ Serdti. eco d r°w, je to ngnt. Annette Hageman. Joan Jensen. Mary Ludi, Marcd vl'nek Joyce K h ' D na' offih Patty'M. Fourth9 row. left to rlgV Ruby Vrana laVerne Meyers Marcena vaneK. Joyce unI: ni Ri.;r Mildred Vrana Dolores Strauss, Jean Jackson. Fifth row. left to Grayce Aderson Bernice Mar I N Wfe Ma lene Norskov. Marianne Sabatka, Theresa Divis, Doris right: Helen Lanik Lemce B anek Marilyn N';eaJ l, cae eH s,rom Barbara Johnson. Marla Carlson, Dorothy Wotipka Mrs Zetternrtan..Sixthi row left “ow. “eft to right: Patricia Rochford, Delores Striggow. Fogle Sally Sne ling I V ' rarrobell Sibyl Hrdlicka Marjorie Rood. Eighth row. left to right: Maureen MXr MaVv A '“ Re5 f ttW K vanmIeriiceS S batkl Carol Sabatka Dolores Maly Absent: Carolyn Bern, Patricia Gleeson. Mary Lea McMahon. Shirley McNeely. Jo Ann Vrana. Rosemary Hladik. BOYS' GLEE Hruby. vennie Navan. Morin. Alvin Mahrt, row, left to right: George Sedlacek, Bob Hohl, Bill Lindley, Charles h |ht: George Welton, John Whaley. Wayne Dvorak, Dick Nelson, Don |ht: Dick Finley, Bill Kunce. Merle Meyers, Frank Dolezal, Roger Linoy.c... . „w... ,v, , n, Don Hanson, Larry Swanson, Kenneth Kunce, Burton Johnson, Gerald Tharp. Fifth row, r, John Houdek, Joe Krause, Keith Rockwell, Robert Virgl. Sixth row, left to right: , Richard Vasina, Mrs. Zetterman. Second row, left Third row, left indgren. Fourth row, left to right: Bob to right: Ray . left Nelda Vogler, .1: Junior Senior Prom On the evening of May 14, 1948 the junior class was host to the senior4 class at the Wahoo Park Pavilion for the annual festivities of the junior-senior prom. The rhythmic music of Johnny Cox added to the romantic atmosphere of the Gypsyland setting. The guests entered through a covered wagon doorway and were received by five sophomore boys and girls in brilliant gypsy costumes. The main room was decorated with colorful gypsy lanterns, pom-poms, candlelighted tables, and Spanish tapestries. The ceiling was hung with bright-colored festoons, and a revolving ceiling light shed multi-colored rays on the scene. A gypsy campfire scene arranged before a back-drop, which was painted by Mr. Joe L. Pallat, completed the effect of coming suddenly into Gypsyland. It contained a covered wagon, a gknving campfire with a huge iron kettle, a drowsing gypsy and other typical array. During the evening punch was served from a real iron kettle by sophomore waiters and waitresses who were: Jackie Margrave, Patricia Gleeson, Dolores Striggow, Phyllis Dickinson, Carolyn Bern, Joe Koch, Louis Stava, Bill Lindley, Wayne Dvorak, and Merle Meyers. The guests were entertained for a short while by a group of dancers from Fremont. Immediately before refreshments were served everyone participated in a grand march. This group created a lovely and impressive scene as they paraded around the floor. Their leaders were the senior class president, Jack Stewart, junior class president, Don Morin, and their partners. The lunch was in harmony with the gypsy theme, and each person received a fortune and a good-luck ring. Small wooden caldrons with “48” on them were given as favors. The music and dancing, the exquisite atmosphere, and the romantic setting all enhanced the excitement and thrill of the occasion. The evening added another milestone to the sometimes long, sometimes short, road of high school life. Physical Education Cheerleaders Left to right: Dolores Maly, Jean Jackson, Phyllis Dickinson, George Rae Halliburton, Lois Patricia Russell. Physical education classes, which were required of all students, met two or three times each week under the supervision of Miss Jones and Mr. Menke. Boys were given instructions in basketball, volleyball, track, tumbling, and calisthenics. Girls were tutored in basketball, square dancing, volleyball, calisthenics, tumbling, and habits in good grooming. The year of ’49 marked the beginning of required physical education for girls. i Att Twirlers Left to right: Donna Lou Peters, Mary Ludi, Marjorie Rood, Janet Kokjer. Pep Band Left to right: Carolyn Temple, Nelda Vogler, Donna Rae Samelc, Joan Jensen, Merle Meyers, Frank Dolezal, Bill Kunce, Howard Vasina, Dale Wurst, Kathryn Mares, Barbara Johnson, Susan Schiefelbein, Jeanne Anderson. Pep Club Firsr row, ieft to right: Jean Jackson, Patricia Russell, Georgia Rae Halliburton, Phyllis Dickinson, Dolores Maly, Lois Mays. Second row. left to right: Elizabeth Greeley, Jean Marhnson, Miss Jones, Jackie Margrave, Mary Ann Haba. Third row, left to right: Donna Lou Peters, Mary Ann Worrall, Susan Schiefelbein, Dolores Strauss, Janet Kokjer, Jeanne Anderson, JoAnn Young, Joyce Wallin, Nelda Vogler. Fourth row, left to right: Janet Rae Larson, Jo Ann Vrana, Carolyn Bern, Mary Lanik, Shirley McNeely, Patricia Bleeson, Janice Owens. Fifth row, left to right: Mary Lea McMahon, June Ayers, Janet Ayers, Feme Holm, Carol Hagcman. Carol Jean Sabatka. Sixth row, left to right: Rosemary Hladik, Mildred Vrana, Marjorie Rood, Diane Blair, Marvelle Clark, Joyce Kuhr, Mary Lee Ludi, Donna Daharsh, Sally Sue Sne I ling. Ruby Vrana, Dorothy Peters. Seventh row, left to right: Joan Strauss, Grayce Anderson, Barbara Johnson, Marla Carlson, Kathryn Mares, Wilma Bennett, LaVerne Meyers, Jean Woolsey. Absent: Deloris Stillger. The Pep Club sponsored a picnic early in the fall in honor of their newly elected sponsor and thirty-one new members. The club had the required number of fifty members. By a majority vote, it was decided to wear Indian-head emblems and last year’s sweater and skirt combination of blue and gold, the traditional school colors. To start off the season, a customary snake dance was held for the first game, which was with Seward. A small pep band furnished the music and a large student body was led in yells by the cheerleaders at each intersection of the business district. The team captain was crowned with an Indian headdress, and the line of rooters paraded through the various business establishments. P. S.—We lost! A Victory dance, at which Don Morin was crowned King of Sports and Elizabeth Greeley, Queen of Pep, was sponsored by the Pep Club and W Club. This was the thrilling climax of the football season. The vice-president appointed several members to arrange a skit for each home game. Themes of various natures, ranging from girls playing football to a quiz program, were exemplified. The officers for 1948-1949 were: president. Jean Martinson; vice-president, Jackie Margrave: secretary-treasurer, Mary Ann Haba; forum member, Elizabeth Greeley; sponsor, Miss Jones. W Club Second row, left to right: Joe Koch, Robert Hohl, Wayne Dvorak, Jerry Peterson, Don Hanson. Third row, left to right: Eugene Breunig, Dale Shadonix, 0eorge Woolsey, Bernard Lanik, Donald Morin. Fourth row, left to right: Vennie Kavan, Donald Syverson, Larry Lanik, Delrrar Nozicka. Fifth row, left to right: Charles Hruby, Richard Finley, Mr. Menke, Sponsor. When the “W” Club was organized this year, Eugene Breunig was elected president; James Hancock, vice-president; Keith Treptow, secretary-treasurer; and John Whaley, forum member. Membership in the “W Club was restricted to boys who had been awarded letters in football, basketball or track bv Wahoo High School. Initiation of new members was held in the spring. Football Players— As We See Them In 1949 (left to right) Coach Henry Menlce: A good athlete and a swell coach. We wish htm lots of luck! George Woolsey: A scrappy end. who let few plays around his side. Dale Smoe Shadonix: A tough tackle, who helped make the Warrior line ono of he toughest. Eugene Ugh Breunig. A tough back, who helped tho plays click. He cou d always be depended upon for a good gain. Ray Lanik: A sophomore, who played varsity end. He should be one of the best wnen a senior. Bernie Rover Lanik: The guy who called the plays and helped them to run smoo'nly. Don Smuck Morin: One of the fastest guys on any gridiron. Long runs were his specialty. John Whaley: Short, but tough. No one went through his part of the line. Keith Treptow: A junior, who held his ground weil in the guard spot. Assistant Coach Joe Littrell: Another swell coach. Good luck to you, too, Mr. Littrell! Wayne Dvorak: A junior, playing his first year at football the heaviest boy on the team. John Fullerton: A faithful senior, who was always ready to pley. Bob Herbiel Hohl: A ju nior, who handled the center position very well. Joe Koch: A junior, who will be used a lot next year at the guard slot. Eugene Riddle: A sophomore, playing his first year; a very good guard. Larry Lanik: A husky sophomore, who will see much action in future years. George Sedlacek: A junior, who will see a lot of action at the tackle position. Vennie Kavan: A senior, who was really loyal to the team. Don Hanson: A junior, who will be playing lots of ball next season. Ray Wiegert: A sophomore, who shows lots of promise for future years. Larry Chloupek: A sturdy sophomore, whose help was much appreciated. We hope to see him out in years to come. Jon Hoeven: A rough and tough sophomore, who should develop. Merwyn Butch Isaacson: A sophomore, who was out with a bad knee most of the season. Jerry Peterson: A rugged sophomore, who will be a star in years to come. Bill Kunce: Another loyal senior, who helped a lot. Warner Doc Houfek: A rugged junior who will help out a lot next year. Jim Hancock: A junior, who was out with injury most of the season, but made up for it when ho returned. Charles Chuck Hruby: A dependable center, who missed most of the season because of illness. Don Coo Syverson: A short, scrappy senior, who played a hard game. First Team Basketball Second Team Basketball Standing, left to right: George Sedlacek, Merwyn Isaacson, Cecil Jordan, Wayne Dvorak, Richard Nelson, Eugene Riddle, Joseph Littrell, Coach. Seated, left to right: Lyle Torrens, Ronald Keefer, Jon Hoeven, Dudley Kovarik, Joseph Koch, Larry Lanik. FOOTBALL SCORES Wahoo 0 .................. Seward 7 Wahoo 6 ................. David City 6 Wahoo 21 .................... Valley 0 Wahoo 7 ............... College View 7 Wahoo 0 ................... Blair 2 Wahoo 7 ............. Plattsmouth 18 Wahoo 0 ........Holy Name (Omaha) 25 Wahoo 7 ................. Ashland 0 BASKETBALL SCORES Wahoo 19 .................... Benson 38 Wahoo 42 ................. Underwood 21 Wahoo 45 ............. David City 25 Wahoo 52 .................. Schuyler 42 Wahoo 41 .......... Teachers College 37 Wahoo 44 .................. Bellevue 28 Wahoo 40 ............. North Bend 27 Wahoo 33 ................... Ashland 45 CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wahoo 34 ............. Plattsmouth 33 Wahoo 33 ......... College View 31 Wahoo 31 ................... Blair 43 Wahoo 37 ............... Plattsmouth 31 Wahoo 41 ...................... Mead 40 Wahoo 35 ..................... Blair 41 Wahoo 40 ................... Tekamah 47 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Wahoo 17 ......... Holy Name 33 Student Life 1. Just call her legs 2. That summer sun 3. Brother brains 4. The Rusty Grin” 5. Judge Hancock 6. Red Eliason 7. David. Daryl Dean D . 8. Freshmen Buddies 9. Look at the trees 10. Babies must play I I. The car of the future Student Life 1. Are they ice-cream? 2. Pride of the scouts 3. Temper-Temper 4. Give us a chance 5. Unidentifiable Ayers 6. Study in Expressions 7. After school smiles 8. The Schmoo his mate 9. Troubled, Worrall 10. G. R. Mary I I. The Kunce kids 12. Come on, Ray 13. Permanent buddies 14. Masked, not missed 15. The morning after Student Life 1. Keefers from Lincoln 2. Cheese cake 3. Colon Beauties 4. We’re innocent 5. Ain't Love Grand 6. View of the flagpole 7. Kupie Doll 8. Let’s watch it 9. Their marbles are loose 10. Them sweet gals I I. We appreciate smiles 12. The Johnson twins 13. Surprise-surprise 14. Mama Greeley 15. Min hasn’t changed 16. Another Wahoo Warrior 17. The Rood sisters 18. The Vaga bonds Student Life 1. Prom time 2. Kink Queen of Sports 3. Howard V's Fatter days 4. Singing Vranas Virgls 5. Oh! To be a horse 6. That wolfish grin 7. Initiation beauties 8. Merry Minstrels 9. State Tournament 10. Our Juliet, Freddie K. 11. Dibbs on the middle 12. Minstrel Oddballs 13. Theresa Wally 14. No tripping, please 15. Drop dead 16. The stag hag lines Student Life 1. The Annual Crusader 2. Prom of '48 3. Ah-Those Golden Earrings 4. Puff-Puff-Puff 5. Reach, boys 6. Little Marilyn Gerdts 7. Smile, Guillermo 8. Freshies 9. Another Carmen 10. Kitty Martinson 11. Miss Ithaca 12. Love that pose 13. Mag-the sport 14. Just a couple of gals 15. Sand-lot-Special Keefer 16. Woolsey-Left end IN CONCLUSION Again the end of another school year has arrived and the senior class has published the “Thunderbird”. The class of ’49 hopes that this annual will serve as an inspiration to the future classes of Wahoo High. Within these covers is much more than memories or parties, games, and other activities. Each page in some way represents four years of learning. In addition to knowledge from books, we have gained deep friendships and ability to appreciate our many associates. “The intellectual attainments of a man who thinks for himself resembles a fine painting where the light and shade are correct, the tone sustained, the color perfectly harmonized; it is true to life.” Jo Ann Young CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES To The CLASS OF 1949 ANDERSON AUTO CO. since 1913 Buick-Pontiac-Ghevrolet 36 Years in Business WISHING YOU THE BEST OF LUCK MODERN CLEANERS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1949 WAHOO NEWSPAPERS More News-More Ads-More Readers Wear Clean Clothes 127 West 6th Phone 102 Wahoo, Nebraska MAX'S DRUG STORE GAMBLES CONGRATULATIONS CLASS The Biggest Little Store OF 1949! In Town Wahoo, Nebraska Don L. Ballard-Owner CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1949 GRADUATING CLASS OF WAHOO HIGH L. E. HULT FURNITURE — MORTUARY Phone 150 Wahoo, Nebraska CITY CAFE GOOD LUCK SENIORS FAIRVIEW CAFE Good Place to Eat DICKINSON JEWELRY “Gifts That Last” Wahoo Nebraska Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES and To The CONGRATULATIONS 1949 GRADUATING CLASS To The CLASS OF 1949 LINDLEY’S CLOTHING STORE JANDA-KOCH CONGRATULATIONS Sherwin-Williams Paints Dexter Washers To The Perfection Stoves CLASS OF 1949 A. W. HANSON — Plumbing and Heating WAHOO HARDWARE CONGRATULATIONS DR. G. R. HALLIBURTON To The Osteopathic Physician CLASS OF 1949 Wasp Building SAUNDERS FEDERAL NATIONAL FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATIONS WAHOO STATE BANK Pres.—J. G. Hohl Vice Pres.—C. G. Hohl To The Cashier—Ray W. Hohl CLASS OF 1949 Asst. Cashier—J. Warren Swanson Member of F. D. I. C. HOME MARKET WOLF'S GROCERY To The CLASS OF 1949 Phone 174 Wahoo Nebraska ECONOMY HOUSING CO. Builders of Prefabricated Portable and Sectional Farm Buildings Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS and CONTINUED SUCCESS To The CLASS OF 1949 R. D. CHRISTENSEN Your Druggist Where Quality Counts CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1949 KOLTERMAN'S BEN FRANKLIN'S STORE Wahoo, Nebraska BEST WISHES J. C. PENNEY CO. To The CLASS OF 1949 VANCE GROCERY WAHOO hatchery BLOOD TESTED BABY CHICKS—NEBRASKA INSPECTED FEED, SEED, POULTRY, SUPPLIES Phone 232 Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES To The To The CLASS OF 1949 CLASS OF 1949 ANDERSON ELECTRIC CO. Your Electrical Store Phone 171 WIGWAM CAFE Miller Copperstonc CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS To The To The CLASS OF 1949 Cl ASS OF 1949 TORRENS PRODUCE Wahoo, Nebraska Phone 89 ELLISON SERVICE STATION Phone 538 Wahoo, Nebraska I Lumber Coal FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE NEAL STAGES Wahoo, Nebraska Feeds Implements CONG R ATI JIATIONS To The CLASS OF 1949 ERICSON'S Funeral Home Furniture Phone 128 CONGRATULATIONS WURST IMPLEMENT CO. Tractors Implements for the Family Farm To The CLASS OF 1949 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1949 THE GAS COMPANY Your Allis-Chalmers Dealers Phone 140 Sales Service BRODAHL-JACKSON CO. COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Goodyear Tires Wahoo, Nebraska Goodyear Tires Phone 76 BURMEISTER BROTHERS CONGRATULATIONS Real Estate and Insurance CONGRATULATIONS TO To The THE CLASS OF 1949 CLASS OF 1949 Phone 404 DR. H. E. HEDLUND Wahoo, Nebraska Veterinarian CENTRAL BARBER SHOP CONGRATULATIONS Ray Gillette Bob Carlson To The CLASS OF 1949 Wahoo, Nebraska Say it with Flowers WAHOO GREENHOUSE CO. VERAH'S BEAUTY SHOP BEST WISHES Pleasing You Pleases Us To The CONOR ATTJIATIONS CLASS OF 1949 Verah A. McCarthy, Proprietor Phone 602 Wahoo, Nebraska CAMPBELLS INC. CONGRATULATIONS WAHOO PRODUCE To The CLASS OF 1949 Highest Prices Paid for Poultry, Eggs and Cream HULT PAINT WALL PAPER CO. Sales Maytag Service Window Glass Painter’s Supplies JOE DVORAK—OWNER Phone 263 Wahoo, Nebraska Phone 312 Wahoo, Nebraska LEVEQUE DRUG STORE THE REXALL STORE Meet Your Friends At The Rexall Store CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES and BEST WISHES FOR YOU To The THE GRADUATING CLASS CLASS OF 1949 Wahoo, Nebraska OF 1949 WAHOO BAKERY Home of Golden Crust Bread BERANEK’S MEAT MARKET BEST WISHES CONGRATULATIONS To The To The CLASS OF 1949 CLASS OF 1949 JAMES W. JASA P. J. BARRY Shoe Repairing Auto Supplies CONGRATULATIONS Our Bank is organized and equipped to serve and assist you in saving and safeguarding your money. We welcome the support of well informed public opinion and invite the cooperation of thinking citizens in upholding good bank management. Serving Wahoo and this Community since 1882. FIRST NATIONAL BANK WAHOO, NEBR. Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member of the Federal Reserve System CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES CONGRATULATIONS To The Graduating Class of 1949 and BEST WISHES FROM A FRIEND STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Bernard Eliason Agent Phone 244J THE T. C. LORD CO. SCHOOL SUPPLIES Diplomas Jr. H. S. and Grade School Promotion Certificates Caps and Gowns School Forms Class Rings Commencement Anno’s Name Cards Medals and Trophies Various Awards Nebraska Representative for HERFF-JONES COMPANY JEWELRY Fred W. Martins, Representative 1700 Lakeport Street, Sioux City 20, Iowa FARMER'S UNION COOPERATIVE ASS'N Dealers in Gas, Oil Greases L. P. Gas Appliances CONGRATULATIONS Fruits and Vegetables Meat—Groceries We cover the County HINKY-DINKY congratulations to the CLASS OF 1949 CONGRATULATIONS Like Education, a proper insurance program is a great asset in facing the future. To The 40 Niners AYERS INSURANCE AGENCY Wahoo, Nebraska JAMES B. VANEK 202 First Natl. Rank Bldg. 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