Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1953 volume:

THUMDERBIRD Wahoo High School DEDICATION We, the graduating class of 1953, dedicate this annual to the numerous teachers by whom we have been instructed, thereby making possible such productions as this Thunderbird, Thunderbird Directors Standing, left to right: Miss McCarter, Sponsor- and Leonard Lindqren, Editor Sitting, left to right: Robert Person, James Thompson, Robert Dolezal, Carolyn Eliason, Willa Glee son, Phyllis Vybiral. Thunderbird Staff Thunderbird Staff First Row, Sitting; Left to Right: Marilyn Anderson, Nancy Hunter, Goldie Anderson, Mary Lou Maly, Mardell Hagelstein, Loretta Chapek, Lois Flessner, Bernadine Chapek, Ruth Ann Barker, Willa Placek, Phyllis Larson. First Row, Standing, Left to Rright: Richard Benal, Don Stewart, William Cihal, James Lehn, Rita Fanning, Carol Hass, Caroline Sullivan, Valesta Rohwer, Leona Janacek, Jean Nelson, Mary Quinn, Joyce Nelson, Vennie Lanik, Daryl Swanson, Robert Erickson, Larry Brown. Second Row, Standing, Left to Right: Richard Swanberg, Dennis Rezek, Paul Strauss, Leonard Jana-cek, Eugene Swartz, Tom Konecky Howard Erickson, Douglas Peterson, Lyle Christensen, John Fujan, Glenn Anderson, William Bartusek, William Novak, Justine Janecek, James Margrave, William Leitgeb, G. Thomas Snelling, Roger Swanson. Thunderbird Staff Editor ........... Business Manager Director of Sales Director of Advertising Director of Distribution Director of Composition Seniors ........... Juniors ........... Sophomores ........ Freshmen .......... Faculty ........... Pep Club .......... Chieftain ......... Athletics ......... Music ............. Forum ............. Student Life ........... Typists ....................Leonard Lindgren .......................Carolyn Eliason ......................Robert Dolezal Assistants: Thomas Snelling Roger Swanson Thomas Konecky Kelly Shuman Richard Benai William Bartusek Mardell Ffagelstein Mary Quinn ....................James Thompson Assistants: Douglas Peterson James Lehn Donald Stewart William Leitgeb Dennis Rezek Vennie Lanik John Fujan Paul Strauss ......................Robert Person Assistants: Daryl Swanson Richard Swanberg Marvin Nichelson William Novak Leonard Janecek William Cihai Justine Janecek Glenn Anderson .....Willa Gleeson Assistant: Phyllis Vybiral Lyle Christensen, Howard Erickson ...........Joyce Nelson, Carol Hass Eugene Wolff, Eugene Swartz Valesta Rohwer, Geraldine Sindelar Carolyn Sullivan, Marilyn Anderson .........Phyllis Larson, Jean Nelson ........................Rita Fanning James Margrave, Vincent Chapek .....................Nancy Hunter ........................Willa Placek ...... Ruth Barker, Leona Janecek Goldie Anderson, Larry Brown Robert Erickson Bernadine Chapek, Loretta Chapek Lois Flessner, Margaret Maly Mary Lou Maly Chief Counsels Paul E. Seidel . . . Superintendent. High ideals for the fi ture; efficiency plus! Milton Ochsner . . . Principal, Physics, Chemistry. Vivid sense of humor. Cecil McCarter . . . Assistant principal, Mathematics, Senior class sponsor. Knows all the angles; always cheerful. Chief Counsels Frieda Arnold . . . Latin, Spanish, German, Chieftain sponsor. Speaks foreign languages fluently; sincere interest in everyone. Alta A. Angell . . . English, Librarian, Assembly teacher. Loves to read. Enjoys the intellectual. Beunice Doty . . . Commercial Arts, Junior class sponsor. Interest in all school activities. Lois Christensen . . . Social Studies, Physical Education, Sophomore class sponsor, Pep Club co-sponsor. Knowledge of world events; a real sportswoman. Chief Counsels Konrad Magnusson . . . General Science, Biology. Well liked by students. Fascinating story teller. Mabel Krause . . . English. Dramatics Coach. Dry sense of humor. Well read. Kenneth P. Ackermann . . . Coach of Athletics, Physical Education, Drivers Education. Jovial— yet serious at times. Producer of champions. Dale M. Mielke . . . Assistant Athletic Director, Industrial Arts. Always has good pointers. A guide to future builders. Chief Counsels Olive Worrall . . . English, Home Arts, Freshman class sponsor. Knows her calories. Gives helpful advice to many. Lyle K. Bargman . . . Coach of junior high athletics. Trains the younger warriors. Friendly personality. Patricia French . . . Vocal Music. Girls Glee, Pep Club co-sponsor. Young and cheerful. Dennis K. Rohrs . . . Band, Instrumental Music, Chorus, Boys Glee. Versatile musician. Building a championship band. T™]cn nnm JVZ3J°Qj uo vj- Vjfycr umt nyp ?fij- JJ7 lb W3nS39ltll Q310kl The Class of Big Chiefs President Vice-President Secretary ... Treasurer . . Forum Leonard Lindgren Robert Dolezai Willa Gleeson Phyllis Vybirai Willa Placek James Thompson Motto-. The Higher We Climb, The Broader The View Flower Yellow Rose Big Chiefs LEONARD C. LINDSREN (President) Chorus 4, Boys Glee 4, Band I-2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2, Track I-2L-3L-4, Basketball IJL-2-3L-4L, Football IJL-2-3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 1-3-4, Chieftain Staff 4, Class Play 2-3, Physical Education I, Small Music Group 4. ROBERT L. DOLEZAL (Vice-President) Chorus I-2-3-4, Boys G'ee I-2-3-4, Track I-2-3L-4, Basketball IJL-2-3-4L, Football IJL-3L-4L, Forum 3, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 2-4, Chieftain Staff 2-4, Class Play I-2-3-4, Physical Education 1-2, County Government 3, Boys State 3, Small Vocal Groups 3-4. PHYLLIS J. VYBIRAL (Treasurer) Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee 2-3-4, Pep Club 3-4, Librarian 2-3, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 3-4, Chieftain Staff 3-4, Physical Education 1-2, Office Training 4, Class Play 4, County Government 3. WILLA GLEESON, (Secretary) Chorus 2-3-4, Girls Glee I-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Cheerleader I-2-3-4, Forum I, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 2-3 4, Chieftain Staff 2-3-4, Class Play 1-3-4, Physical Education 1-2, County Government 3, Girls State 3, Small Vocal Group 2-3-4. WILLA PLACEK Chorus 2-3, Giris Glee 2-3, Band I-2-3-4, Orchestra I, Fep Club 2-3-A Cheerleader 2-3-4, Forum 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 3-4, Physical Education 1-3, Office Training 4, County Government 3, Small Vocal Group 2-3-4. JAMES E. THOMPSON Chorus 3-4, Boys Glee 3-4, Band 3-4, Pep Band 3-4, Track I-2-3-4, Basketball 1-3, Football I-2-3L-4L, Forum 4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 2-3, Physical Education 1-2, Small Music Group 4, Class Play 4. GOLDIE EILEEN ANDERSON Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls’ Glee I-2-3-4, Band 2-3-4, Class Play 2-4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Physical Ed ucation I, Pep Club I-2-3-4. VENNIE R. LANIK Chorus 2-4, Boys Glee 1-4, Track 1-2, Basketball IJ-2-3L, Bootbal IJL-2L-3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2, County Government 3. HERBERT E. WOLFF Track 2, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2-3. GEORGE T. SNELLING Chorus 1-2-3, Boys Glee I-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Orchestra I, Track 2-3L, Football 2-3-4L, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Class Play 3-4, Physical Education 1-2, County Government 3, Small Vocal Groups I-2-3-4. RITA FRANCES FANNING Chorus 2-3-4, Girls Glee 1-2-3 A Band 3-4, Pep Club 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Class Play 2-3-4, Physical Education 1-2, County Government 3, Small Vocal Group 2-3-4. LEONA JANECEK Annual Staff 4, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. JAMES T. MARGRAVE Chorus 1-2-4, Boys Glee 1-2-4, Track 1-2-4, Basketball IJL-2, Football IJL-2L-4L, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 1-2, St. Thomas Military Acad. 3, Physical Education I, Small Vocal Group 4, Class Play 4. DOUGLAS W. PETERSON Chorus 3-4, Boys Glee 3-4, Track I-2L-3L-4, Basketball 3L-4L, Football -JL-2-3L-AL, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 3-4, Class Play 3, Physical Education 1-2. NANCY KATHRYN HUNTER Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls Glee I-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 2, Chieftain Staff ,4 Class Play I-2-3-4. Physical Education I. County Government 3, Small Vocal Group 2-3-4. VINCENT J. CHAPEK Chorus 3-4, Boys Glee 3, Track 1-4, Baske+ball IJL-2-3L-4L, Football IJL-2-3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, Class Play 2-3, Physical Education 1-2. ROBERT E. PERSON Boys Glee 3, Basketball 3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2-3. LOIS FLESSNER Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2. LARRY BROWN Chorus 1-2-4, Boys Glee I-2-3-4, Track 2-4 Mgr., Basketball 4 Mgr., Football I, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Class Play I, Physical Education 1-2. CAROL HASS Chorus 2-3-4, Girls Glee I-2-3-4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4. Chieftain Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2, Office Training 4, County Government 3. MARDELL HAGELSTEIN Chorus 4, Girls Glee 4, Pep Club 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, O'Neill I, Laurel 2. GLENN E. ANDERSON Annual Staff 4, Forum 2, Physical Education 1-2-4 Football 2. ROGER L. SWANSON Boys Glee 1-4, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2-3, County Government 3. BERNADINE CHAPEK Chorus 3, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Office Training 4, County Government 3, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. JOYCE NELSON Chorus 3, Girls Glee 2-3, Annual Staff 4, Phys ica! Education 1-2. WILLIAM NOVAK Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2. JOHN FUJAN Chorus 2-4, Boys Glee 4, Track 4, Basketball I-2-3L-4L, Football I-2L-3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2. JEAN NELSON Chorus 2-3-4, Girls Glee I-2-3-4, Pep Club 2-3, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2. WILLIAM CIHAL Annual Staff 4, St. Wenseclaus 1-2. GERALDINE SINDELAR Chorus 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Ceresco I. MARVIN L. NICHELSON Annual Staff 4, Valparaiso 1-2. EUGENE SWARTZ Annual Staff 4, County Government 3, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. MARY E. QUINN Chorus 2-3-4, Girls Glee 1-3-4, Pep Club 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2. HOWARD ERICKSON Chorus 4, Boys Glee 3, Track 3L-4L, Basketball 3-4L, FootbalP 3-4L, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2, Class Play 4. LEONARD JANECEK Annual Staff 4, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. RICHARD BENAL Football 3-4L, Annual Staff 4, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. CAROLINE E. SULLIVAN Chorus 2-3-4, Girls Glee I-2-3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Orchestra 2, Pep Club 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 3-4, Class Play 2-3, Physical Education I, County Government 3, Small Vocal Group 2-3-4. DARYL SWANSON Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2-3. WILLIAM J. LEITGEB Boys Glee 4, Band 3, Track 2 Mgr., Basketball 2, Mgr., Football 2, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2, County Government 3. MARGARET L. MALY Chorus 2-3, Girls Glee 2-3, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2, County Government 3. RUTH ANN BARKER Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee I-2-3-4, Band 2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2, Pep Band 2, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 2-3, Class Play 1-3-4, Physical Education 1-2, Small Music Group 3-4. KELLEY K. SHUMAN Football I, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2, Thomas Jefferson 1-3. ROBERT L. ERICKSON Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2. PHYLLIS LARSON Chorus 2-3, Girls Glee 1-2-3, Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 2, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Cheerleader 2-3-4, Librarian 3-4, Forum 2, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer I, Class Play 3, Physical Education 1-2. LORETTA CHAPEK Chorus 3, Bond 2-3-4, Pep Band 4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. LYLE E. CHRISTENSEN Boys Glee 3, Track !, Basketball 3-4L, Football IJL-2-3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2, County Government 3. JUSTINE JANECEK Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2-3. RICHARD L. SWANBERG Football 2-3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2-3, County Government 3. C. JAMES LEHN Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2. VALESTA MAE ROHWER Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee I-2-3-4, Pep Club 4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2. MARY LOU MALY Chorus 3, Girls Glee 3, Annual Staff 4, Ch'eftain Sraff 4, Physical Education 2, Weston I. WILLIAM BARTUSEK Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2. CAROLYN ELIASON Chorus 2-3-4, Girls Glee 1-3-4, Band 2-3-4, Orchestra I, Pep Band 3, Pep Club 2-3-4, Librarian 2-3, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 3, Chieftain Staff 1-4, Class Play 2-3, Physical Education 1-2, Office Training 4, Twirler 4, All-State 3, Small Music Groups I-2-3-4. DONALD T. STEWART Track I, Basketball IJL-2-3, Football IJL-2-4L, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2, County Government 3. PAUL STRAUSS Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2, County Government 3. DENNIS D. REZEK Football IJL, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 1-2-3, County Government 3. THOMAS KONECKY Annual Staff 4, St. Wenceslaus 1-2. MARILYN ANN ANDERSON Girls Glee I-2-3-4, Band 3-4, Pep Club 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Cheerleader 3-4, Countv Government 3. Braves First row, left to right: Sharon Brown, Constance Borreson, Joyce Swanson, Francisca Quinn, Donna Meduna. Second row, left to right: Darro. ) Hoffman, Donald Shalon, Ronald Helsing, Russell Person, Richard S+yskal. Third row, left to right: Darwin Robbins, Herman Kadlec, Wallace Polak, Donald Robinson, Paul Frochaska. Fourth row, left to right: Edwin Hallberg, Lyle Peterson, Lawrence Jelinek, Frank Novak, Leslie Focht. Absent: Yvonne Ockander BRAVES The juniors, who could count only forty braves in their group, elected the following class officers: president, Donald Rezek; vice-president, Patricia Elia-son; secretary, Letitia Whittemore; treasurer, Bill Edwards; Student Forum, Marlis Lusch and Charles Hood; sponsor. Miss Doty. In November, under the direction of Mrs. Krause the class presented a delightful version of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” Braves First row, left to right: Margaret Wilt, Patricia Eliason, Letitia Whittemore, Marlis Lusch. Second row, left to right: Ross Flittner, James Williams, William Edwards, Charles Hood, Daniel Roberts. Third row, left to right: Russell Colling, Arnold Fencl, Donald Bern, Donald Rezek, Alan Anderson, Miss Doty. Fourth row, left to r'ght: Lawrence Bouc, Harvey Olson, John Kolterman, Lloyd Benal, Leo Benai. With a basket in one hand and a cup of jingling money in the other, the juniors gaily tramped up and down the bleachers, selling their wares at football and basketball games. The sale of refreshments helped finance the most outstanding event of the year, the Junior-Senior Prom, which was held in May. There the juniors demonstrated their ability to show the seniors a splendid time. This page sponsored by: C. H. COLLING Rexall Drug Store Gifts Fountain Service Prescriptions Scouts row' to right: Betty Sedlacek, Joyce Boyles, Donna Schwenck, Nina Andresen, Ruth Ann Gilbert, Bonnie Prior. Second row, left to right: Allan Miller, Karl Person, John Dwyer, Wilbert Anderson, David Hunter, Jay Cook, Melvin Briggs. Third row, left to right: Arlene Larsen, Henrietta Maly, Elizabeth Leitgeb, Voline Houdek, Eldora Hallberg, Patti McMaste1-. Pourth row, left to right: Mervin Nelson, Bernard Shalon, Frank Stava, Kenneth Vybiral, Warner Ecklund James Kearney, John Husak, Miss Christensen. SCOUTS After a year as bashful papooses, fifty-four sophomores re-entered the halls of Wahoo High School in the fall of ’52. As their class officers they elected: president, Garrell Hofmann; vice-president, Ronald Krafka; secretary, This page sponsored by: BERNICE’S BEAUTY SHOP Complete Beauty Service Phone 862 Scouts First row, left to right: Marilyn Brown, Loy Ann Hancock, Carol Fanning, Frances Shanahan, Dorothy Blair, Kathleen Petersen. Second row, left to right: Garrell Hofmann, John Flittner, Jack Lindley, Irvin Nelson, Gary Frahm, Ronald Krafka, Ronald Sabatka. Tnird row, left to right: Barbara Hansen, Rochelle Copperstone, Brenda Rockwell, Nancy Schulte, Sharon Harding, Annette Houfek. Fourth row, left to right: Joseph Svoboda, Ralph Wiedman, Robert Smith, Lloyd Kubr, Lloyd Lanik, Kenneth Owens, Donald Horak. Absent: Donnalea Henry, Eugene McDaniel. Gary Frahm; treasurer, Lloyd Lanik; Student Forum, Rochelle Copperstone and Jay Cook; sponsor, Miss Christensen. In March they presented before the student body their play, “Who’s Afraid,’’ which was warmly received. Papooses First row, left to right: Karyl Lusch, Cathryn Boesel, Nancy Hult, Margaret Olander, Mona Johnson. Second row, left to right: Ferde Brodd, Charles Freeman, Robert Urban, Richard Pearson, John Torrens, Jerome Chelberg, Leland Houfek. Third row, left to right: Ronald Kolterman, Margaret Bern, Karen Hughes, Audrey Ruppert, Carol Hoy, Robert Vance. Fourth row, left to right: Richard Young, Duane Barry, Larry Erickson, Larry Cox, Larry Chelberg, Donald Kolterman. PAPOOSES August, 1952, brought another curious tribe of Papooses through the doors of Wahoo High into a new “hunting ground.” As their chiefs, they chose: president, Larry Cox; vice-president. Bob Vance; secretary, .loo Bovill; treasurer, Mary Lou Magnuson; Student Forum, Cathryn Boesel and Garth Hen-gen; sponsor. Mrs. Worrall. Papooses Fust row, left to right: Ruth Flessner, Karen Wolff, Glenda Pointer, Mary Thompson, Mary Lou Magnuson. Second row, left to right: Jack McCabe, Larry Frahm, Garth Hengen, Russell Wiley, Douglas Falke, Richard McKlem, Larry Jones. Third row, left to right: William Lindgren, Sally Beranek, Sharyn Ellsberry, Aloise Polacek, Wilma Thom as, Joe Bovill, Mrs. Worrall. Fourth row, left to right: Curtis Snelling, Robert Brodd, Gerald Polacek, Allan Biggerstaff, James Mathis, Orville Thomas. I ho freshmen were welcomed at a get-acquainted dance in their honor oji September 5. For their class play, they selected “Wilbur Saw It First.” The Last Will and Testament of the Big Chiefs We. the Big Chiefs of 1953 do hereby bestow and bequeath the following personal possessions: Eli “I go for flyboys” Eliason wills her letters to Brenda “I get them from all over” Rockwell. George “Let’s have a polka” Snelling wills his dancing ability to Arab “Gee thanks” Burns. Bob “Is that your skirt, or are your hips that big?” Dolezal wills his Democratic spirit to Alta “The Truth of the matter is” Angell. Roger “Rosy cheeks” Swanson wills his shyness to John “I’m the blunt type” Flittner. Nancy “Gun moll” Hunter wdlls her car keys to Bob “Give me a car first” Vance. Kelley “Sleepy” Shuman wills his heavy eyelids to Les “I don’t get enough sleep” Focht. Bill “Pep” Leitgeb will his red convertible to Curtis “I have a new bike” Snelling. Diego, “Life of the Party” Thompson wills his Ford to Jay “I’ve got a Buick” Cook. Phof “I like parties” Larson w'ills her cheeleader outfit to Henrietta “Hen” Maly. Vince “Chesty” Chapek will his hook shots to Edwin “Goose” Hallberg. Lyle “Christy” Christenson wills his brawn to Richard “I need some” Young. Goldie “Fatso” Anderson wills her natural curls to Carol “pony tail” Fanning. Rita “You can tell me by my laugh” Fanning wills her ability to get into trouble to Margaret “Giggles” Olander. Marilyn “I go for banana eaters” Anderson wills her ability to break test tubes in Chemistry to Ross “I break windows” Flittner. Ruth Ann “I’m a little busybody” Barker wills her list of qualifications for her husband to Yvonne “I’ve no use for it” Ockander. Caroline “Shorty” Sullivan wills her hope chest to Marlis “I’ll need it” Lusch. Carol “For pithy thakes” Hass wills her driving skill to Annette “Slumber Party” Houfek. Doug “Feel my muscles” Peterson wills his comic books to Butch “I’ve read ’em” Lindley. Jim “I told the truth” Margrave wills his trip to a psychiatrist to the rest of the nuts in school. Don “Fuzz cut” Stewart wills his R’s to Dotty “I lithp” Blair. Bill “Curly” Bartusek wills his late hours to Betty “I get in at 7” Leitgeb. Jim “Hymie” Lehn wills his foolish remarks to Lois “No thanks” Christensen. Glenn “Guff” Anderson wills his report cards to Gary “I’m a straight-A student” Frahnv. Mardell “I’ve got troubles” Hagelstein wills her job at the Wigwam to Joe “Give me a tip” Bov ill. Geraldine “Gypsy” Sindelar wills her Chemistry workbook to Mr. “I lost mine” Ochsner. Bitty “I don’t need them” Brown wills his civilian clothes to Lloyd “I’m little too” Ruhr. Vennie Is that so?” Lanik wills his newly acquired class ring to Larry “I hate girls” Cox. Dickie “Flirt” Benal wills his membership in Girls Shop to Donnie “I’m a flirt, too” Kolterman. The Last Will and Testament of the Big Chiefs Joyce “Sparkles” Nelson wills her giggles to Carol “Don’t tease me” Hoy. Willie “You can have it” Cihal wills his diet to Sharyn “I love Ry-Crisp” Ellsberry. Howard “Como Duro” Erickson wills his new-found love to Karyl “I’ll take Fremont” Lusch. Bob “Taxidermist” Erickson wills his gun trophies to John “I have some, too” Dwyer. John “Smiley Fujan wills his nights at dances to Lawrence “I never go” Jelinek. Paul “Pablo” Strauss wills his assembly alarm clock to Lyle “Rink Manager” Peterson. Justine “Chazz” Janccek wills his broken speedometer to Chuck “I had a car” Hood. Denny “Dimwit” Rtzek wills his speechmaking ability to Mervin “Silent Sam” Nelson. Tom “Blue ribbon farmer” Konecky wills his dignified manner to Chuck “Polly wanna cracker?” Freeman. Marvin “I never walk” Nichelson wills his gas money to Russ “Country Roads” Colling. Bill “Gasman” Novak wills his job at the station to his brother Frank “I play the accordion” Novak. Bashful Bob Person wills his physique to Larry “I fix the band room” Jones. Eugene “Clop-clop” Wolff wills his big brown eyes to Loy Ann “Swing and sway” Hancock. Jean “I can walk all day” Nelson wills her pink absence slips to Donna “So could 1” Meduna. Bernadine “I like the City” Chapck wills her job at the hospital to Sharon “I’ve been there” Brown. Loretta “Dimples” Chapek wills her clarinet to Katy “I can’t play a chromatic scale” Boesel. Lois “I have lots of sisters” Flessner wills her red hair to Dick “Freckles” McKlem. Winkie “Slap me down again, pa” Gleeson wills her diary to Joyce “Hmm, this could be interesting” Swanson. Daryl “Swede” Swanson wills his ability to get along with girls to Ronnie “I hate ’em” Krafka. Dick “Swany” Swanberg wills his bookkeeping papers to Paul “But I’m so smart” Prochaska. Eugene “I can’t see without ’em” Swartz wills his glasses to Rochelle “All I need is sleep” Copperstone. Leonard “Bon-Bon” Lindgren wills his carving knife to Wally “I write on my desks, too” Polak. Mary I.ou “Marbles” Maly wills her rides to Weston to Eldora “Zombie” Hallberg. Margie “Pharmacist” Maly wills her gum to Connie “I prefer bubble gum” Borreson. Willa “Plop” Placek wills her rides at noon to Vennie’s little sister ONLY. Mary “Dishwasher” Quinn wills her all night jobs to Nina “I love night life” Andresen. Valesta “Colon” Rohwer wills her seat on the bus to Mary Lou “Bobby” Magnuson. Vebe “Jerry Havel’s my favorite” Vybiral wills her motto, “I dance all night and never get tired” to Ruthie “So do I” Flessner. Tribal Smoke Signals It is 1964—eleven ears since the Big Chiefs have left their hunting grounds known as Wahoo High School. What has happened to these Indians? Well—let’s take a look at some of the smoke signals that have been received in this territory recently: James Lehn. who will be remembered for his collection of quarter novels, has been hailed as the Mickey Spillane of 1964. Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Hunter recently announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Nancy, to “Seven-foot Sam”, a Watutsi chief. They met when Nancy was in Africa on an archeological expedition. Howard Erickson has recently retired on one of his smaller banana plantations (200,CC0 acres) where he spends his time supervising his twenty well-trained and gorgeous female banana pickers. The former Rita Fanning is now' a doctor’s wife. During her free time in the evening— for her husband’s often awa at night—she knits Argyle socks. George Snelling has just been promoted to head sax player in Jim Thompson’s band which was formerly directed by Guy Lombardo. Their newly adopted motto is “The Blariest Music tins Side of Heaven(?).” Wahoo High School alumni wall remember both George and Jim as meek members of the Wahoo High Band. Jean Nelson has just been unanimously elected to the position of Dean of Women at Colorado Women’s College. Miss Nelson’s main interest is discipline. Bill Leitgeb has just secured a patent for Leitgeb Hupinobile w'hich features duals and left-hand gear shifts. Valesta Rohwer, the famous ballerina, has just completed a four-night performance at Carnegie Hall. Paul Strauss has just purchased the twelfth Cadillac needed in his business. Vincent J. Chapek has been appointed head driver of this fleet of hearses. Margie and Mary Lou Maly have opened a home for spinsters in No Man’s Land, Wyoming. Lois Flessner and Geraldine Sindelar have just joined the Bubble Dancers Union of America which is headed by Robert Louis Dolezal. Because of his natural tendency to appreciate art and beauty plus his past experience, we all agree Mr. Dolezal is a wise choice for this position. Joyce Nelson Kucera and Mardell Hagelstein Benjamin are co-owners of the Tiny Tots Safety-pin Manufacturing Co. Because of the rising cost of living, especially for those who have large families, the girls decided upon this booming business. If you should chance upon one of the more skilled acts of Barnum and Bailey Circus, you will recognize Eugene Wolff as the snake charmer. Rear Admiral Vennie Lanik has recently set sail for Bongo-Bongo, Africa. Unfortunately his wife, nee Willa Placek, was unable to accompany her husband because of a newly-arrived and third set of twins. The election of 1964 finds Leona Janecek as new First Lady of the Land. James T. Margrave is now head of a New York firm that imports French wines, champagnes, and bourbons. As his hobby, he collects souvenir bottles. Phyllis Larson and Caroline Sullivan are renewing their acquaintance in Reno, Nevada. Phyllis is the star of the “How1 to Keep You Husband Home Nights” show’; and Caroline, who was recently divorced by her seventh husband, is her steadiest customer. Leonard Lindgren manufactures mannequins which he fashions after movie and TV stars, dancers, and ex-girl friends. To the surprise of the whole class of ’53, Thomas Konecky is now a dairy farmer. His herd of Guernseys consists of 3,000 head. Little bowlegged Phyllis Vybiral has finally made a name for herself. She has recently won top honors in rodeos both in Mexico and Burwell, Nebraska, as champion bronco buster. Tribal Smoke Signals Richard Swanberg has recently purchased the Stork Club in New York. He inherited the money for this investment from his father’s oil wells on their estate near Ashland. Goldie Anderson now manufactures blond wigs. This occupation resulted from her teenage job as janitor for several Wahoo beauty operators. It was during that time she collected blond hair. Justine Janecek now creates and draws the funnies on your Fleers Double Bubble wrappers. Ruth Ann Barker is now playing the part of Helen Trent in the soap opera, “The Romanes of Helen Trent.” She is again proving that romance in life can begin at thrity-five and even beyond. Larry Brown is now in Paris designing women’s black negligees. Marilyn Anderson is the first woman to be admitted into the Jet Division of the WAF's. Her instructor is Willie Cihal who holds the speed record in jet aviation. Glenn Anderson has just been released from the Donald T. Stewart Home for Nimble-brained in Lower Slobbovia. Bernadine Chapek just left on her annual trip to the Arctic to trap polar bears. Bob Person has finally worked his way up as editor of Esquire Calendar. By the way. having high aspirations in dramatics, Willa Gleeson journeyed to Hollywood, but the movie life wasn’t quite what she expected so she turned to modeling. Now she has the enviable position of Head Model in the “Cheesecake” division for Esquire. Loretta Chapek is the official yo-yo tester for F. W. Woolworth and Company. You may recognize the new voice of the little Johnny, who advertises Phillip Morris cigarettes, as none other than Lyle Christensen’s. Some of you may remember Lyle as the solo soprano of Chorus in his junior and senior years in highschool. Doug Peterson, who has spent the past eleven years learning basket weaving and pottery molding under the supervision of the natives in Tiajuana, Mexico, is now returning to the slates to teach these courses in mental institutions. Mary Quinn has been recognized as the outstanding buzzard bander of the year. She travels throughout the J8 .States. Canada and Alaska, daringly climbing precipices and the highest trees to band these nearly extinct birds. This week, John Fujan is holding a grand opening of his gambling casino, “The Golden Nugget”, in Las Vegas. He won this enterprise in a poker game. He has employed Carolyn Eliason to operate the roulette wheels. He expects Miss Eliason to be his main attraction in drawing the wealthiest gamblers. Roger Swanson and Richard Benal have gone into close partnership as chief label designers for arsenic manufacturers. Roger draws the crossbones and Richard the skulls. Carol Hass has taken Marilyn Monroe’s place as chief Bikini Bathing Suit model. If you would be strolling down Fifth Avenue, you would probably see Kelly Shuman asleep on the job again. He is employed as a mattress tester in Macy’s Department Store window. Eugene Swartz is in India selling elephant blankets to the natives. Bob Erickson is now out in Hollywood where he received the award, “The Most Romantic Playboy in America.” Daryl Swanson has invented a new hair tonic and is heard on KFAB where he has replaced Charles Antel. One of his steadiest customers is Dennis Rezek who has become bald after many years of worrying over his job as noodle tester. He could never figure out what he was supposed to do with the noodles. Bill Novak is a jockey and Leonard Janecek, formerly a bookie agent, is now a millionaire. Leonard made a killing when Bill and his horse, Nellie, won the Kentucky Derby when the odds were 1C0-1. Bill Bartusek has opened a factory where he employs two hundred people. He manufactures false fingernails. Tribe of the Big Horn First row, left to right: Willa Placek, Phyllis Larson, Loretta Chapek, Brenda Rockwell, Henrietta Maly, Goldie Anderson, Nancy Hunter, Sharyn Ellsberry, Loy Ann Hancock, Willa Gleeson. Second row, left to right: Robert Vance, Nancy HuIt. Rochelle Copperstone, Ruth Ann Barker, Bonnie Prior, Rita Fanning, Carolyn Eliason, Caroline Sullivan, Leonard Lindgren, Laura Wurst, Marlene Quinn, Marilyn Anderson, Patti McMaster, Alan Anderson. Third row, left to right: Richard Valdez, Gary Che'berg, Cathryn Boesel, Annette Houfek, Marlis Lusch, Charles Hood, James Williams, Wilber Anderson, Robert Smith, James Thompson, Warner Ecklund, Thomas Snelling, Larry Chelberg, Charles Freeman, Karl Person, William Patton, Donald Rezek, Mona Johnson, Mary Jane Thompson, Patric'a Eliason. Fourth row, left to right: Agnes Podhaisky, Yvonne Johnson, Nancy Schulte, Gary Frahm, Voline Houdek, Daniel Roberts, Mr. Rohrs. Tribal Harmony Wahoo High was always well-known for its interest in the music department, and this year was certainly no exception. Not a day passed without some sort of music echoing through the halls. The boys and girls glee and small groups took part in various assembly programs. Together with the chorus a short program was presented for the Farmer’s Co-op after a “big feed.” As a general rule, the small vocal groups were the only ones to perform outside of school. However, the boys glee, with its “Kemo Kimo” ventured out to District 70 where they were a big hit. The formal winter concert at which each group made a splendid showing was the highlight of this year’s activities. The band began its season early by marching at every home football game. Their best showing was made when they presented a half-time program entitled “Drinks” which included the formations of a kettle, a milk bottle, the little brown jug, and the old oaken bucket. Three new systems were adopted this year. The first was sectional rehearsals; the second, the origin of small instrumental groups; and the third, a new majorette system. Under the latter, the chief majorette wore white trousers and jacket and carried a large majorette’s baton rather than a twirling baton. The marching band’s only out-of-town appearance was in a large parade at Oakland. The extremly cold weather for marching was soon forgotten when the bands were privileged to hear the world-famous U. S. Navy Rand. The concert musicians presented a program in January, the proceeds of which went to purchase a tape recorder for the music department. It was at this concert that Mr. Rohrs revealed his publicized surprise which was altogether different from what the band had expected. They were asked to give a demonstration of the first pratice of a newly-issued piece of music! At another time the band presented a short program for the Farmers Co-op. A five-school band clinic was held in Wahoo under the direction of Mr. James King of Hastings College. The bands rehearsed all day and presented a public concert in the evening. The entire music department rendered a pre-festival concert and participated in the district contest. This page sponsored by: BREUNIG RENDERING WORKS Phone 777 Big Horn Maidens Kneeling: Loy Ann Hancock, Caroline Sullivan and Goldie Anderson. Standing: Carolyn Eliason. Pep Band Left to right: Charles Hood, Karl Person, Mary Jane Thompson, James Williams, Donald Rezek, Nancy Hult, Robert Vance, James Thompson, Gary Frahm, Nancy Schulte, Patti McMaster, Loretta Chapek, Mona Johnson, Charles Freeman, Marlis Lusch, Larry Cheiberg, Wilbur Anderson. Trumpet Trio Left to right: James Williams, Charles Hood, Marlis Lusch. Brass Sextette Left to right: Marlis lusch, Charles Hood, Carolyn Eliason, Patricia Eliason, Leonard Lindgren, James Thompson, Warner Eckland. Clarinet Quartet Left to right: Willa Placek, Rochelle Copperstone, Robert Vance, Nancy Hult. This page sponsored by: MOTES DAIRY QUEEN “On the highway” Phone 783 Heap Mixed Tribe Front row, left to right: Sharon Harding. Rochelle Copperstone, Nancy Schulte. Brenda Rockwell. Carolyn Eiiason, Jack Lindley, Gary Frahm, Daniel Roberts, Douglas Falke, Robert Vance. Loy Ann Hancock, Ruth Ann Gilbert. Rita Fanning, Nina Andresen, Marilyn Brown. Second row, left to right: Carol Fanning, Kathleen Petersen, Dorothy Blair, Patricia Eiiason, Joyce Swanson, Larry Brown, Alan Anderson, Donald Rezek, Arnold Fencl. Robert Dolezal, James Thompson. Arlene Larsen, Valesta Rohwer, Aloise Palacek, Donna Schwenck, Bonnie Prior. Third row, left to right: Annette Houfek, Marlis Lusch, Patti McMaster, Phyllis Vybiral, Willa Gleeson, Carol Hass, Donald Shalon, Kenneth Vybiral. Douglas Peterson, John Kolterman, Leonard Lindgren, Letty Whittemore, Margaret Wilt, Mary Quinn, Mardell Hagelstein, Jean Nelson, Sharon Brown. Fourth row, left to right: Mr. Rohrs, Betty Sedlacek, Marilyn Anderson, Ruth Ann Barker, Goldie Anderson, Howard Erickson. William Edwards. John Fujan. James Margrave, Vennie Lanik, Nancy Hunter, Caroline Sullivan, Frances Shanahan, Barbara Hansen, Mrs. French. GIRLS TRIPLE TRIO Left to riqht: Rita Fanning, Letty Whitte- more, Caroline Sullivan, Willa Gleeson, Carolyn Eiiason, Willa Placek, Nancy Hunter, Patricia Eiiason, Ruth Ann Barker. BOYS OCTETTE Left to right: Daniel Roberts, John Kolterman, Thomas Snelling, Charles Hood, William Edwards. Robert Dolezal, James Margrave, Alan Anderson. GIRLS SEXTETTE Left to right: Ruth Ann Gilbert, Caroline Sullivan, Carolyn Eiiason, Nancy Schulte, Rochelle Copperstone, Patricia Eiiason. MIXED QUARTET Left to right: Daniel Roberts, Carolyn Eiiason, Loy Ann Hancock, Alan Anderson. Indian Love Callers First row, left to right: Marilyn Brown, Nina Andreson, Rita Fanning, Carol Fanning, Ruth Ann Gilbert, Loy Ann Hancock, Bonnie Prior. Second row, left to right: Betty Sedlacek, Annette Houfek, Sharon Harding, Rochelle Copperstone, Marilyn Anderson, Dorothy Blair, Jean Nelson, Sharon Brown. Third row, left to right: Patti McMaster, Ruth Ann Barker, Marlis Lusch, Patricia Eliason, Valesta Rohwer, Aloise Palacek, Arlene Larsen, Donna Schwenck. Fourth row, left to right: Carolyn Eliason, Brenda Rockwell, Phyllis Vybiral, Willa Gleeson, Margaret Wilt, Caroline Sullivan, Mary Quinn, Mardell Hagelstein. Fifth row, left to right: Joyce Swanson, Nancy Hunter, Goldie Anderson, Mrs. French, Carol Hass, Frances Shanahan, Letty Wittemore. Voices Brave First row, left to right: Roger Swanson, Gary Frahm, Larry Brown, Robert Vance, Ronald Krafka, Russell Colling. Second row, left to right: John Kolterman, Daniel Roberts, William €dwards, Charles Hood, Donald Shalon, William Leitgeb. Third row, left to right: Kenneth Vybiral, Robert Dolezal, James Thompson, Alan Anderson, James Margrave, Leonard Lindgren,. Fifth row, left to right: Mr. Rohrs, Donald Rezek, Thomas Snelling, Douglas Peterson, John Fujan, Vennie Lanik, Patricia Eliason. Chieftain Staff Seated left to right: Rita Fanning, Nancy Hunter, James Margrave, Robert Dolezal, Caroline Sullivan, Carolyn Eliason, Donald Rezac, Wills Gleeson. Standing, left to right: Kathleen Petersen, Brenda Rockwell, Nancy Schulte, Rochelle Copperstone, Mary Jane Thompson, Leonard Lindgren, William Edwards, Thomas Snelling, Dan Roberts and Miss Arnold, the sponsor. CHIEFTAIN I’m busy today, going to work on the Chieftain.” How often were these words spoken by every member of the staff! Probably the first ones to use the expression were Miss Arnold, Willa Gleeson and Donald Rezek the sponsor, editor and associate editor, respectively. Seven times they met to plan the entire next issue and to determine who would write what. Then it was the writer’s turn to repeat the phrase because feature, news, gossip, inquiring reporter and sports articles were all due on the sponsor’s desk at a definite time. These penmen also added a few' oft-heard quotations of their own, “Written your Chieftain article yet?” “No, haven’t even started.” “Neither have I.” But w'hen deadline time rolled around, almost every article was finished. After being carefully read, sometimes revised, the articles wrere given to the typists. They counted out, dummied and proof read each one. The editors, armed with scissors and staplers, then arranged each page into three columns. This included counting the lines in every article, allowing This page sponsored by: FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY Lumber - Grain - Coal - Farm Machinery Feed and Seed Phone 700 Wahoo, Nebr. Chieftain Staff Seated, ieft to right: Loy Ann Hancock, Douglas Peterson, Willa Placek, Carol Hass, Phyllis Vybiral, Lois Fiessner, Bernadine Chapek, and Valesta Rohwer. Standing, left to right: Miss Arnold, Goldie Anderson, Nancy Hunter, John Kolterman, Gary Frahm, Charles Hood, Arnold Fend, Larry Brown, Mary Lou Maly, Mardell Hagelstein, Mary Quinn, Loretta Chapek, and Miss Doty. space for headlines and cartoons, and fitting the pieces together to form a column. During this procedure, the articles were often flung wildly around the room following such expressions as “Oh no, I’ve got tw'o lines left over!” or “I’ve got a whole empty column-what’Il we put there?” When the pages were finally arranged, they were sent, along with the correction fluid, to the typists to stencil. After each page had been proofread, the stencils were given to the headliners and cartoonists, who could now' reiterate the writers’ and typists’ words, for they first had to choose appropropriate headlines and sketches and then put their ideas on stencils. Finally the pages were printed by mimeographers who emerged black but unharmed. After being stapled together, the finished products were distributed or mailed by the subscription and exchange editors, who previously had located each subscriber at the time when the Chieftain would be issued. When the final issue had thus gone its way, a sigh of relief mixed with a little regret, was in order. For although the hours had been long and busy, they had also been packed with fun! This page sponsored by: ANDERSON STUDIO “See us for your photography needs” ' Phone 130 Braves Perform Sitting, left to right: Letty Whittemore, Russell Colling, Daniel Roberts, Patricia Eliason, James Williams, Sharon Brown, William Edwards. Standing, left to right: Lloyd Benal, Edwin Hallberg, Joyce Swanson, Marlis Lusch, Yvonne Oclcan-der, Charles Hood, Alan Anderson, Ross Flittner. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Junior Class presented “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” on November 14, 1952. The lead roles, Tom. Huck, Becky, and Aunt Polly were portrayed by Jim Williams, Danny Roberts, Pat Eliason and Marlis Lusch. The entire cast brought the story to life and left the audience with many delightful memories —Pat’s innocence about kissing, Russ and his adorable black velvet rostume, Yvonne’s rocking chair scene, Bill and his “suck eggs” line, Danny and his tick, Lloyd and his fear of a “ghosty” and Jim learning his Bible verses, to name a few. The five main episodes were the white-washing of the fence, Tom and Becky’s engagement, Tom. Huck and Joe running away, their funeral, and the finding of the stolen treasure. The dialogue was actually the same as Mark Twain’s pen produced. The play reflected the skillful direction of Mrs. Mabel Krause. Alan Anderson was student director. This page sponsored by: EDSTROM AUTO REPAIR Repair Service For All Makes of Cars Trucks Phone 443 Big Chiefs Also Perform Standing: left to right: James Margrave, Rita Fanning, Nancy Hunter, Howard Erickson, Willa Gleeson, and Thomas Snelling. Sitting: Left to right: Goldie Anderson, Ruth Barker, Robert Dolezal, Phyllis Vybiral, James Thompson, and Judy Torrens. SENIOR CLASS PLAY “The Little Minister,” dramatized by Roland Fernand from the book by James Barrie, was presented by the senior class on March 27, 1953. This story revolves around the life of a young minister in Thrums, Scotland. His attempts to settle the differences between the weavers and Lord Rintoul, his influence in the lives of Rob Dow and Nanny Webster, and his exciting, mysterious love affair with a gypsy lass are a few of the dramatic episodes relived by the cast. Thomas Snelling. who played Gavin Dishart, the little minister, and Whl-la Gleeson as Babbie the gypsy, both did admirably well in the dramatizations of these characters. Excellent acting was done by Phyllis Vybiral, as old Nanny Webster on her way to the poor house; Goldie Anderson in the role of Gavin’s solicitous sympathetic mother, Margaret; James Margrave who portrayed the dignified and arrogant Lord Rintoul; Ruth Barker as generous, gossipy Nora McLaren; Rita Fanning who played Jeannie, the willing and anxious servant girl; Robert Dolezal in the role of outspoken but understanding Dr. McQueen; James Thompson as the sullen rough Rob Dow; Howard Erickson who played Sergeant Halliwell, and eight-year old Judy Torrens as Effie, Rob’s daughter. The stage was set with authentic mid 19th century furniture, lamps and rugs, costuming was also in keeping with the setting, as w ere lighting and sound effects. The play was under the direction of Mrs. Mable Krause, assisted by Nancy Hunter. This page sponsored by: JOHNSON'S DEEP ROCK SERVICE “We Give S H Green Stamps” Phone 231 Warriors on the Gridiron Seated, left to right: Donald Robinson, Thomas Snelling, James Williams, Russell Colling, Ross Fliit-ner, Donald Stewart, Garrell Hofmann, Richard Benal, Richard Swanberg, Bernard Shalon. Kneeling, left to right: Donald Shalon, John Husak, Kenneth Owens, James Kearney, Alan Anderson, Robert Dolezal. James Margrave, Leonard Lindgren, Vennie Lanik, William Leitgeb, Daniel Roberts, Jay Dee Cook, Ralph Wiedman. Standing, left to right: Mr. Mielke, James Thompson, Lyle Christensen, Howard Erickson, Charles Hood. Douglas Peterson, William Edwards, John Fujan, Vincent Chapek, John Kolterman, Warner Ecklund, Lloyd Lanik, Mr. Ackermann. FOOTBALL WARRIORS The Wahoo Warriors went on the warpath nine times this year, returning victorious from six battles. They gave up their AK-SAR-BEN Conference Football Championship when they lost to Blair by only one point. With eleven returning lettermen, the Warriors got off to a slow start by losing to Seward and David City. From there on they moved fast, rolling up victories to maintain the Warriors reknown as a mighty tribe. Five Warriors were on the all-conference team and two on the All-Class-B team as given in the Lincoln paper. Dick Benal, Leonard Lindgren, John Fujan, Vennie Lanik, and Bill Edwards received first berths on the conference team. Vennie Lanik and Bill Edwards were rated on the All-Class-B team, and Leonard Lindgren and John Fujan received honorable mentions. The combined efforts of all the Warriors, including the student managers, plus the superb coaching of Kenneth Ackermann and Dale Mielke, paid off in victory through teamwork. Thus ended another successful season, and another feather was added to the Warriors’ head dress. 1952 FOOTBALL SCORES Wahoo 7 Seward 20 Wahoo 7 David City 23 ‘Wahoo 7 Valley 0 Wahoo 28 College View 7 Wahoo 12 Blair 13 ’ Wahoo 13 Plattsmouth 0 ‘Wahoo 22 Bellevue 0 ‘Wahoo 34 Ashland 6 o o 26 Omaha Westside 0 • denotes conference games This page sponsored by: CHRISTENSEN'S DRUG “Quality and Faithful Service” Phone 888 Warrior Lettermen FOOTBALL LETTERMEN First row, left to right: John Fujan, Vennie Lanik, James Margrave, Leonard Lindgren, William Edwards, Richard Swanberg. Second row, left to right: Mr. Ackermann, James Williams, Douglas Peterson, Lyle Christensen, Howard Erickson, Daniel Roberts, George Snelling, Mr. Mielke. Third row, left to right: James Thompson, Garell Hofmann, Robert Dolezal, Alan Anderson, James Kearney, Ross Flittner, Donald Shalon. Fourth row, I'eft to right: John Husak, Donald Stewart, Richard Benal, Bernard Shalon, Lloyd Lanik. A SCOUT VIEWS FOOTBALL AS THE SEASON CLOSES Jim Thompson, Senior. Weight 184; Guard. Line Powerhouse at right Guard. Team Wiseacre. Bob Dolezal, Senior. Weight 148; Center. Held up center of the line. Roughest job on the team. Vennie Lanik, Senior. Weight 155; An end’s headache. Team Workhorse. All conference (offensive). Leonard Lindgren, Senior. Weight 141; Quarterback. Brains, brawn, and speed! Triple threat quarterback. All conference (defensive). John Fujan, Senior. Weight 172; Tackle. Block busting tackier. Sheer power. All conference (offensive). Dick Swanberg, Senior. Weight 146; Half-back. Paved the way for touchdowns. Moved anything near him. Doug Peterson, Senior. Weight 172; Fullback. Powerful back and end. Versatile team player. Vince Chapek, Senior. Weight 174; End. fast moving end. Hard blocker, rough tackier. Lyle Christensen, Senior. Weight 216; Tackle. Immovable tackier. Bulled holes in line for backs. Don Stewart, Senior. Weight 140; Guard. Small but strong. Moved twice his weight in opponents. Dick Benal, Senior. Weight 135; Guard. Short and powerful. Defensive wall. All conference (defensive). Tom Snelling, Senior. Weight 130; Half back. Light, but driving back. Never stopped fighting. Howard Erickson, Senior. Weight 153; End. Alert, fast moving end. Impenetrable defensive man. Bill Leitgeb, Senior. Weight 144; Guard. Came a long way in one year from manager to player. Jim Margrave, Senior. Weight 153; Fullback. Defensive linebacker. Vicious tackier. Stopped man on end run by knocking down interference and runner alike. Bill Edwards, Junior. Weight 169; End. Powerful, square-shouldered end. Sticky fingers. All conference (offensive). Dan Roberts, Junior. Weight 158; Fullback. Driving fullback. Crushing linebacker. Alan Anderson, Junior. Weight 141; Center. Hard hitting center. Endless stamina. Charles Hood, Junior. Weight 143; End. Tall and rangy. Will be a top end. John Kolterman, Junior. Weight 143; End. His speed will help make a long evening for opponents. Ross Flittner, Junior. Weight 128; Back. Student manager, turned player. Will see action next fall. Jim Williams, Junior. Weight 135; Back. Small in stature but long in determination. Will help carry the backfield. Russ Colling, Junior. Weight 124; Back. Smallest man on the squad. Packed with potential. Don Robinson, Junior. Weight 154; Guard. Possessor of an educated toe. Gary Hofmann, Sophomore. Weight 125; Quarterback. Brains and ability. Will hold down next year’s quarterback position. Lloyd Lanik, Sophomore. Weight 203; Tackle. Plays hard defensive ball. John Husak, Sophomore. Weight 152; Back. Vicious tackier and linebacker. Jim Kearney, Sophomore. Weight 160; Tackle. Proved his ability. Line berth waiting for him. Kenneth Owens, Sophomore. Weight 210; Guard. Will open a wide path for the backs. Ralph Wiedman, Sophomore. Weight 150; End. Will supply plenty of action. Jay Dee Cook, Sophomore. Weight 147; Center. Will add depth to the center of the line. Warner Ecklund, Sophomore. Weight 193; Tackle. Brawn that will strengthen line. Don and Bernie Shalon, Student Managers, Brothers. Efficiency plus as student managers. Always around to lend a hand. PLENTY-STRONG CHIEFS Kenneth Ackerman, Head Chieftain Warrior. Never angry, always encouraging. Regarded with high esteem. On the gridiron he’s just one of tne fellas. Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla. Dale Mielke, Medicine Man. Wide grin, always giving important pointers. Golden toe (?) His word is law. Rates high with all Warriors. Warriors on the Maples H. ERICKSON Views of the Warriors The Warriors gave an exhibition in basketball tlie likes of which had not been equaled for some years past. They battled victoriously seven conference teams to gain the title of Conference Champions. The Warriors foresook further honors by bowing to Holy Name in the District Tournament. The commendable training by the Chiefs, Kenneth Ackermann and Dale Mielke. played an immense part in the success achieved by the Warriors. They built a smoother more harmonized team than fans had seen in quite sometime. Lawrence Jelinek and Larry Brown, the student managers, were also assistants to both, the Chiefs and the Warriors. □iiiiiiimiia A SCOUT SEES WARRIORS AT BASKET BALL IN '53 Bill Edwards, Height 6' 3 —Forward. Only junior of the first five. Offensive threat. Leonard Lindgren, Height 5' 9 —Guard. Leading scorer. Offensive and defensive star. Bob Person, Height 6' 2 —Center. Best re-bounder. Fights hard. John Fujan, Height 6'—Guard. Always dependable for points. Plays with vigor and spirit. Doug Peterson, Height 6' I —Guard. Specialty: set shots. Handles the ball well. Lyle Christensen, Height 6' 2 —Center. Big man under the boards. Vince Chapelt, Height 6' 3 —Forward Sharpshooter with either hand. Keeps opponents guessing. Bob Dolezai, Height 5’ II —Guard. Good floor man. Keeps the team calm. Howard Erickson, Height 6’ 2 —Forward. Good rebounder. Watches for openings. Alan Anderson, Height 5' 9”—Guard. Set shot artist. Alert and fast. Dan Roberts, Height 5' II —Forward. Real scrapper. Snags the loose balls. Gary Hofmann, 5’ 5 —Guard. Only sophomore on the first twelve. Has great potential. □ IIIIIIIIIIIIC 1952 - 1953 BASKETBALL SCORES Wahoo 25................David City 22 Wahoo 26.....................Benson 37 Wahoo 54...................Bellevue 42 Wahoo 49.....................Valley 3,3 Wahoo 40...........Lincoln Teachers 60 Wahoo 51................North Bend 42 Wahoo 57.......................Westside 16 Wahoo 52........................Ashland 47 Wahoo 55...................College View 52 Wahoo 54................Plattsmouth 45 Wahoo 81.......................Mead 67 Wahoo 64......................Blair 52 Wahoo 71 ...................Tekamah 81 Wahoo 53...................Columbus 49 Wahoo 58...................Schuyler 52 CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wahoo 39...................Bellevue 41 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Wahoo 44......................Holy Name 46 Future Warriors SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL Kneelingt let, to right: Jay Dee Cook, Lloyd Benal, Jack Lindley, Ronald Kratka, Garrell Hofmann, Ross Flittner, Leo Benal. Standing, left to right: Larry Brown, Lawrence Jelinek, James Kearney, Charles Hood, Edwin Hall-berg, Arnold Fencl, Lawrence Bouc, Mr. Mielke. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Kneeling, left to right: Douglas Falke, Garth Hengen, Larry Chelberg, Orville Thomas, Robert Vance, Larry Erickson. Standing, left to right: Mr. Bargman, Joe Boville, William Lindgren, Richard Pearson, Allan Bigger-staff, John Torrens, Robert Brodd. This page sponsored by: LINDLEY CLOTHING Men Boys’ Wear Phone 240 Fleet-Footed Warriors First row, left to right: Mr. Ackermann, Leonard Lindgren, Douglas Peterson, Robert Dolezal, Daniel Roberts. Second row, left to right: Rusell Colling, Garrell Hofmann, John Kolterman, Howard Erickson, George Snelling, Donald Shalon. THE FLEETFOOT The Fleetfooted Warriors went record wild in their 1952 season by setting five new records for Wrahoo High School. Fred Kolterman took top honors by breaking the records in the 100-yard dash, 220 yard dash, and the 440 yard dash. Another individual record was set in the broad jump by Leonard Lindgren. Bob Dolezal, Douglas Peterson, Leonard Lindgren and Fred Kolterman combined their forces in setting a new mile relay record. The Track Team was well assisted by their managers, Russ Colling and Don Shalon, who did a commendable job in keeping the equipment available and in top condition. Left to right: Leonard Lindgren, John Fujan, James Thompson, Vennie Lanik, Goldie Anderson, Willa P'acek, Phyllis Larson, Willa'Gleeson. This page sponsored by: CRAMER MOTORS Dodge-Plymouth Sales Service Phone 34 Squaws Front Row, Left to Right: Marilyn Anderson, Willa Placek, Patricia Eliason, Willa Gleeson, Rochelle Copperstone, Phyllis Larson. Following Letters PEP Front to Back: P— Goldie Anderson. Phyllis Vybiral, Nancy Hunter, Carol Hass, Valesta Rohwer, Francisca, Quinn, Ruth Ann Barker, Eldora Hallberg, Patti McMaster, Bonnie Prior. Ruth Ann Gilbert, Joyce Swanson. E----- Carol Fanning, Dorothy Blair, Marlis Lusrh, Joyce Boyles. Francis Shanahan, Caroline Sullivan, Betty Leitgeb, Donna Schwenck, Arlene Larson, Henrietta Maly, Loy Ann Hancock, Voline Houdek. P------- Sharon Brown, Rita Fanning, Betty Sedlacek, Sharon Harding, Mary Quinn, Brenda Rockwell, Marilynne Brown, Carolyn Eliason, Nancy Schulte, Mar- dell Hagelstein, Nina Andreson, Annette Houfek. Sponsors: Mrs. French and Miss Christensen. Absent: Barbara Hansen. Pow-Wow Leaders Left to righ.1: Rochelle Copperslone, Marilyn Anderson, Phyllis Larson, Willa Placek, Willa Gleeson, Patricia Eliason. SQUAWS “We’re behind you team, fight!” might well have been the motto of the 1952-1953 Squaws who were as peppy and enthusiastic a group as ever wore the traditional blue and gold uniforms. The Squaws, who number forty-three, sponsored a bus to almost every out-of town game. This year, any maiden except a papoose could join the tribe, which was organized under the demerit system. Under this system, if a member acquired twenty-five demerits, she was dismissed from the Pep Club. The new Pep Club members were honored by their big sisters at a picnic held in the fall. The Squaws furnished entertainment by rolling potatoes with their noses and tossing eggs at each other. With whoops and hollers, the Squaws danced their way through Wahoo on the eve of the first game. At this annual Snake Dance, Valley was burned in effigy, and Jim Margrave and Howard Erickson were crowned co-captains for the first home game. On November 7, Vennie Lanik and Goldie Anderson were crowned King and Queen of Sports at a ceremonial dance sponsored by the Squaws. A pep rally was held on each game day, and at the majority of these spirited meetings, a skit was presented. The outstanding skit of the year was the “Victory Show,” a talent program featuring four acts. According to the laughter and applause of the audience, the Tallahassee Hornblowers, a polka band led by Coach Ackermann, was judged the winning act. The Squaws’ leaders were Nancy Hunter, president; Willa Gleeson, vice president; Goldie Anderson, secretary; Phyllis Larson, treasurer; Mrs. French and Miss Christenson, co-sponsors. This page sponsored by: BERNARD ELIASON Representative of State Farm Insurance Companies Phone 244 On Friday, May 2, 1952 Dance Island was transformed into the beautiful and mysterious realm, “Under tile Sea.” A tunnel illuminated by blue lights led to the ocean floor. On the sea bottom, where the life preservers of the Flying Enterprise and the Golden Hind had drifted were coral, star fish, sponges, and shells, while above huge, colorful fishes swam. A wrecked pirate ship and a treasure chest which had settled on the sands, lay in one corner. The most beautiful creature of this strange land was a life-sized mermaid with coal black hair and holding a sea horse in her hand. Gaily colored fish swam all around her, blowing bubbles in the water. Tiny coral and shells were the centerpieces on the smaller tables while on the punch table, drinks were extracted from a huge pink water lily. A white fish net was strung above, while for the table’s skirt, fish swam on a blue background. Rythmical waves splashed across one wall; black anchors settled in them. Along booths, fish swam in and out of clumps of sea weed and coral. After the Junior Class president, Leonard Lindgren, had welcomed everyone, and senior class president, Burton Johnson, had given an appreciative response, the Grand March served as a means by which guests were guided to appropriate refreshments. % The waitresses, Pat Eliason, Bonnie Olson, Connie Borreson, and Petty Whitemore, costumed as mermaids, wore ruffled blue chintz and draped tinsel to represent scales. Each waiter was dressed in a blue cheesecloth cape, wore a gold crown and carried a gold trident simulating neptune. They were Charles Hood, John Kolterman, Danny Roberts, and Jim Williams. Ceremony Under The Sea This page sponsored bv: G. R. HALLIBURTON Osteopathic Physician Phone 466 Tribal Elders Left to right: Franklin J. Cook, Leslie E. Hult, Dr. G. R. Halliburton, Fred H. Kolterman, Clayton W. lindley, and Audrey Williams. Heap Big Ideas Standing: Charles Hood, Miss McCarter, Jay Dee Cook. Seated: James Thompson, Wilia Placek, Marlis Lusch, Rochelle Copperstone, Cathryn Boesel, Garth Hengen. Tlie Forum was composed of two members from each class and acted on behalf of the student body. The following officers were elected: president, James Thompson; vice-president, Willa Placek; secretary, Marlis Lusch. Miss McCarter was adult advisor. Several dances were sponsored by the Forum: the annual freshman dance honoring all new students; a festive Christmas dance; a noon dance providing entertainment for Band Clinic members; and lastly, a spring dance. They presented a Christmas program in December, which had for its setting a Christmas tree decorated by members of the Forum. Mr. Andrews, who acted as Santa Claus, read letters from each of the four classes. The music for the program was provided by the brass sextette, girls sextette, and boys glee. As closing events. Daniel Roberts and James Williams presented readings. From November 3 to November 8, this organization helped with the state-wide Children’s Clothing Crusade. They packed about twenty-one bags of clothing to be sent to needy children in America and to war victims in Korea and European countries. Maidens Learn Braves Trade For the first time in many years, Wahoo High offered a course in shop wholly for girls. This class taught the girls practical home repair, and how to use shop machinery. Projects included refinishing furniture, making a hot pad holder and a flower pot holder. MR. NOBLE LARSEN Mr. Noble Larsen, friendly and dependable, was constantly on the job not only as janitor, but also as fix-it man and helper to teachers and students alike. Whether there was need for a pipe, stick or heavy cardboard someone invariably said, “Let’s see if “Nobe” has one”—and he did. The Seniors of ’53 will never forget this congenial and helpful personality. 'checkroom1 (O' A PERSON Headdress Hangers “Hang your hat and coat, only a dime.” These cheery words were heard by everyone who entered the lobby of the auditorium. The checkstand, staffed entirely by voluteer workers, was open for business during every event held in the auditorium. Through March 7. 1953, it had netted approximately $100. an average of $6 per night. All proceeds were turned over to the music department and helped purchase such things as a tape recorder and new music. Proceeds to Music Fund Trading Post The Home Arts classes had a profitable year in 1952-53. They prepared and sold food at every game during the conference and district tournaments. With the money earned they purchased Venetians blinds, a triple-view mirror, and silver services for the Home Arts Department. Tribesmen In Action 1. Typing 2. Biology 3. Chemistry 4. Geometry 5. Sophomore English 6. Home Arts 7. Junior English 8. Senior English Tribesmen At Play i 1. Love makers 2. Team work ! ! 3. King and Queen 4. Cute coupie 5. Benched 6. Three musketeers 7. Gone fishin ! ! ! 8. You're in the navy now! 9. Campaign daze 10. Love those gifts I I. Your pep 12. Make that basket 13. Bah! 14. Oh, Those sour notes 15. Deutsch 16. Sextette minus one Tribesmen At Play 1. Christmas carols 2. Mistakes! 3. Auf Wiedersein 4. The s ooges 5. Driving 6. Kathleen! 7. Ballet dancers? 8. Mr. Valley 9. Nice picture—Nice background 10. Bonnie Sam! I I. Geometree! 12. Pals! 13. You don't say! ! 14. Boys glee 15. County governmen (read up) Tribesmen At Play 1. Girls glee 2. Larry and the twins 3. North warders 4. Look pretty! 5. How's the smell? 6. Whistle bait! 7. Shop 8. Bill's girl 9. Hear, see, speak no evil 10. One, two, Kick! 11. Little Marilyn her new bike Tribesmen Advertise I. WAHOO STATE BANK takes care of Carolyn's money. 2, Every tribe member hangs out at the WIGWAM. 3. LOWELL HOLMES repairs Phyllis's watch best. 4. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK assures Wi I la’s savings. WAHOO HATCHERY PULLORUM TESTED BABY CHICKS—NEBRASKA INSPECTED FEED, SEED, POULTRY SUPPLIES Phone 232 Wahoo, Nebraska WAHOO TAXI CONGRATULATIONS and S M STANDARD STATION To The CONGRATULATE CLASS OF ’53 CLASS OF 53 108 East 4th St. W. G. JOHNSON Phone 555 CONSTRUCTION CO. BEST WISHES GOOD LUCK SENIORS T0 TH£ MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE CLASS OF ’53 Wahoo, Nebraska WAHOO APPLIANCE CO. Phone 403 CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1953 “You’ll GO with TEXACO” FRITZ’S TEXACO SERVICE Washing-Greasing-Tire Repair Phone 222 BEST WISHES CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AND CLASS OF 1953 BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE A. H. THEGE SONS LEE ELECTRIC WAHOO, NEBR. WAHOO, NEBR. MODERN CLEANERS ARMCO DRAINAGE AND CONGRATULATIONS TO METAL PRODUCTS INC. THE CLASS OF ’53 Buildings and Drainage Products Wear Clean Clothes 127 West 6th Phone 102 CONGRATULATIONS Wahoo, Nebr. Wahoo, Nebr. Sales Service BRODAHL MOTOR COMPANY COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Goodyear Tires Wahoo, Nebraska Goodyear Tires Phone 76 CITY CAFE FAIRVIEW CAFE Good Places to Eat Wahoo Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS SCHROEDER'S PAINT AND WALLPAPER STORE (5 Doors South of City Hall) New Sanders, Edgers, Polisher, Van Sickle Paints Joliet Wallpaper Kirsch Venetian Blinds Window Shades Floor Sanding Glass FARMERS UNION CO- GOOD LUCK SENIORS OPERATIVE ASS'N. Petroleum Products Propane Gas Appliances “Insure For Your Future” Equitable Lite Assurance Co. ot United States DARYL ANDERSON Representative Service Throughout the Country Phone 584J CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of 1953 ANDERSON AUTO CO. Chevrolet-Oldsmobile ANDERSON BUICK-PONTIAC CO. CONGRATULATIONS To The BILL'S DAIRY BAR 2 Block North of Highschool Class of 1953 Ice Milk All Flavors VERAH’S BEAUTY SHOP Sundaes - Malts Pleasing You Pleases Us Pints, 30c - Quarts, 55c Verah A. McCarthy, Proprietor Phone 893 Wahoo, Nebraska Phone 285W CONGRATULATIONS To The GRADUATING CLASS OF 1953 WAHOO AND CHIEF THEATRES CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS and To The BEST WISHES CLASS OF ’53 To The DAY AND NITE CAFE CLASS OF ’53 Wahoo, Nebraska TRAUTT HARDWARE Open All Night BEST WISHES CONGRATULATIONS To The SVOBODA CLASS OF ’53 Hardware-Funeral Home MOBILE GAS OIL Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES To The CLASS OF ’53 To The WAHOO OIL CO. CLASS OF 1953 Organized 1921 Conoco Jobbers Phone 99 Wahoo, Nebraska George Hills Anton Havelka Harley Larsen DR. WILLIAM HOUFEK CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1953 To The CLASS OF 1953 KOLTERMAN'S Ben Franklin Store Wahoo, Nebraska WAHOO CLINIC CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS and To The BEST WISHES 1953 GRADUATING CLASS CLASS OF 1953 WAHOO BAKERY VANCE GROCERY Home of Golden Crust Bread Wahoo, Nebraska Meat-Groceries-Vegetables CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1953 To The The Future of the World CLASS OF 1953 Is in Your Hands BLUE STAR FOOD INC. DRS. HEDLUND AND LITTLE Wahoo, Nebraska Veterinarians CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS To The To The CLASS OF 1953 CLASS OF 1953 HULT PAINT AND WALL HOLTORF PRODUCE PAPER CO. AND TRANSFER S. M. HULT, Owner Eggs, Cream, Milk, Sales Maytag Service and Transportation Window Glass Painter’s Supplies Phone 301 Phone 263 Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1953 CLASS OF 1953 THE GAS COMPANY A. W. HANSON Plumbing and Heating WURST IMPLEMENT CO. CONGRATULATIONS Tractors Implements for the Family Farm To The CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 CLASS OF 1953 Your Allis-Chalmers Dealer Phone 140 SHANAHAN'S LUNCH CONOR ATUI .ATIONS CENTRAL BARBER SHOP To The CLASS OF 1953 Ray Gillette Bob Carlson JAMES B. VANEK Wahoo, Nebraska 202 First National Bank Building Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS JOHN DEERE Quality Farm L. E. HULT Equipment Genuine JOHN DEERE and New Idea Parts and Service A. L. NOVY IMPL. Furniture-Mortuary Wahoo, Nebraska Phone 123 Floor Coverings CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES To The To The CLASS OF ’53 CLASS OF 1953 TORRENS PRODUCE Wahoo, Nebraska JAMES W. JASA Phone 89 Shoe Repairing CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES To The GAMBLES CLASS OF 1953 Your Friendly Store The Biggest Little Store In Town HERRICK'S SHOP Arthur L. Bern BERG LEATHER STORE CONGRATULATIONS To The Fine Leather Goods CLASS OF 1953 BURMEISTER BROS. Shoe Repair Service Real Estate Insurance Wahoo, Nebraska Wahoo Nebraska Phone 404 CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1953 DR. A. B. MARGRAVE DRS. J. R. R. C. SWANSON Osteopathic Physicians Wahoo State Bank Building Phones: Office 169 Wahoo, Nebraska Dr. R. C. 169W2 Dr. J. R. 170 Wahoo, Nebraska Phone 36 CONGRATULATIONS GOOD LUCK SENIORS DICKINSON JEWELRY FROM “Gifts That Last” DRS. W. L. D. S. KLING Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS General Electric and BEST WISHES Home Appliances Radio Television To The CLASS OF 1953 SANDERS APPLIANCE LANIK'S MEAT MARKET Wahoo, Nebraska Wahoo Phone 156 CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of ’53 And Best Wishes For Your Future Success From LUDI PRINTING COMPANY Printers Of This Annual '