Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1954 volume:

, THUMDERBII 1954 Wahoo High School We, the class of 1954, dedicate our annual to the citizens of Wahoo who have made our education possible to the businessmen who have helped make this production possible, and to our teachers and sponsor, who have helped us in our school years. Thunderbird Staff Editor Daniel Roberts Associate Editor Ronald Helsing Director of Sales Alan Anderson Assistants: Darwin Robbins Leo Benal Lloyd Benal Edwin Hallberg Herman Kadlec Lawrence Jelinek Harvey Olson Director of Advertising .. Jim Williams Assistants: Arnold Fend Sharon Brown Letty Whittemore Russell Colling John Kolterman Donald Bern Donald Shalon Lyle Peterson Director of Distribution . Bill Edwards Assistants: Richard Styskal Donald Robinson Paul Prochaska Leslie Focht Frank Novak Wallace Polak Director of Composition . Donald Rczek Assistants: Connie Borreson Francisca Quinn Donna Meduna Marlis Lusch Margaret Wilt Joyce Swanson Russell Person Ross Flittner Darrol Hoffman Pat Eliason Tribal Elders Left to right: Franklin J. Cook, Leslie E. Hult, Dr. G. R. Halliburton, Fred H. Kolterman, Clayton W. Lindley, and Audrey Williams. Tribal Leaders Mr. Morrison . . . Superintendent, Pet expression, Now I'm serious on that1' . . . encourages good work. Sfecre-tary is Mrs. Neva Otto. Mr. Ochsner . . . Principal, Economics, Chemistry . . excellent sense of humor . . . always ready to assist. Tribal Mathematics, Span-Sophomors Cfass sponsor . • des with math . • • mira Leaders English, World H.s- Mrs Coatman . • • represen- books. Mr. Kofoid . . . Social Studies, Chieftain sponsor • . . has a way with students . . . cannot say statistics. Mrs. Kofoid . . . Commercial Arts, Senior Class sponsor . . . young, cheerful and full of ideas. Tribal Leaders Mr. Magnusson . . . General Science Biojogy . . • favorite story teller . . . great guy to know. Mr. Ballard . . . Spanish, English, Dramatics, Freshman Class sponsor . . . Hard and fast rules • . . persists ir. perfection. Mrs. Worrall . . . Home Economics, English, Junior Class sponsor . . . teaches boys as well as girls the culinary arts . . • very helpful. Mr. Fink . . . Physics, Algebra, Junior High Coach . . . slide rule specialist . . . interested in his work. Tribal Leaders Mr- Sandstedt . . . Coach, Boys and Girls Phys. Ed., Health, Drivers Ed. . . . Big smile . • . a good Joe all the way around. Mr. Miellce . . . Industrial Arts, Assistant Coach . . . sports enthusiast . . . always has good ideas. Miss Story . . . Girls Glee, Small vocal groups . . . wonderful sense of humor . . . nice to know. Mr. Rohrs . . . Band, Chorus, Boys Glee, Small instrumental groups ... a favorite with students . . . interested in their welfa re. MOTED TRIBESMEN d fttzndcuiti. jCetibia ( Whittemoxe 'John J o[t exman Z7 {axLit -Hutch ( William Hdivaxdt an c?fynde xton £haxon dUxoivn The Class of The Chiefs Left to right: Ronnie Helsing, Treasurer; Marlis Lusch, Secretary; Pat Eliason, Vice,-President; Danny Roberts, President; Mrs. Kofoid, Sponsor. Motto: Out of School Life, Into Life's School Flower. American Beauty Rose The Chiefs DANIEL K. ROBERTS Chorus 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Track I-2L-3L, Basketball IJL-2-3L-4L, Football IJL-2-3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 1-4, Chieftain 3-4, Class Play I-2-3-4, Small Music Group I-2-3-4, County Government 3, Boys’ State Candidate- PATRICIA LEANN ELIASON Chorus 3-4, Glee Club 1-3, Boy's Glee Accompanist 3-4, Band 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer I-2-3-4, Chieftain 1-4, Class Play I-2-3-4, Small Music Groups I-2-3-4, County Government 3, Pep Club I-2-3-4, Cheerleader 3-4, Girls State 3. MARLIS ANN LUSCH Chorus 1-3-4, Glee 3-4, Band I-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 2-4, Chieftain 2, Class Play 2-3, Small Music Group 3-4, Forum 1-3, County Government 3, Pep Club 2-3-4, Pep Band 1-2-3-4. RONALD W. HELSING Chorus 4, Glee Club 4, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 4, County Government 3. WILLIAM L. EDWARDS Chorus 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Basketball IJL-2L-3L-4L, Football IJL-2L-3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 3, Chieftain 3-4, Class Play 2-3-4, Small Music Group I-2-3-4, County Government 3. DONNA MAE MEDUNA Chorus I, Glee Club I, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain 4, County Government 3, Pep Club 1-2-3. SHARON LEE BROWN Chorus 1-3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain 4, Class Play I-2-3-4, Forum 2, County Government 3, Pep Club I-2-3-4. ALAN B. ANDERSON Chorus 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Basketball IJL-2-3L-4L, Football IJL-3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 2, Chieftain 4, Class Play 2-3, Small Music Group 3-4, County Government 3, All-State 3. HARVEY L. OLSON Annual Staff 4. CONNIE BORRESON Chorus 4, Glee Club 4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain 4. FRANCISCA M. QUINN Chorus I, Glee Club I, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain 4, County Government 3, Pep Club 2-3-4, Librarian 3. WALLY POLAK Track 4, Basketball 2, Annual Staff 4, Other Schools I. EDWIN HALLBERG Basketball IJL-2-3-4L, Football IJL, Annual Staff 4, Class Play 3. PAUL J. PROCHASKA Annual Staff 4, Class Play 4. LESLIE FOCHT Annua I Staff 4, Troi k 4. JOYCE MERLINE SWANSON Chorus 2-3-4, Glee Club I-2-3-4, Band 4, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain 4, Class Play 3-4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Librarian 4, Pep Band 4. HERMAN JOSEPH KADLEC Chorus 4, Annual Staff 4. DONALD E. SHALON Chorus 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Annual Staff 4, County Government 3, Student Manager 2-3-4. LETITIA ELLEN WHITTEMORE Chorus 1-2-4, Glee Club 1-2-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 3, Chieftain 4, Class Play 3, Small Music Group 3, County Government 3, Pep Club 1-2-3. DON L. BERN Glee Club 4, Football IJL-2-4L, Annual Staff 4. ROSS FLITTNER Chorus 4, Glee Club 4, Basketball 2-3, Football 2-3-4L, Annual Staff 4, Class Play 1-3-4, Forum 2. YVONNE OCKANDER AULNER Chorus 2-3, Glee Club 2-3, Class Play 2-3, Chieftain 4. LEO C. BENAL Basketball 3, Annual Staff 4, County Government 3, Other Schools I. MARGARET ANN WILT Chorus I-2-3-4, Glee Club I-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Class Play 4, Pep Club 4. FRANK C. NOVAK Chorus 4, Football IJL, Annual Staff 4, County Government 3. DARWIN ROBBINS An nua I Staff 4. LLOYD FRANK BENAL Basketball 3, Annual Staff 4, Class Play 3-4, County Government 3, Other Schools I. ARNOLD E. FENCL Chorus 3-4, Glee Club 4, Track 4, Basketball 2-3, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain 2-3-4, Class Play 3-4, County Government 3. RUSSELL L. COLLING Glee Club 3, Football 3, Annual Staff 4, Class Play 3-4, Other Schools I, Student Manager 2-3. JOHN S. KOLTERMAN Chorus 3-4, Glee Club 1-2-4, Track I-2L-3L, Basketball 2-3-4L, Football 2-3-4L, Annual Staff 4, Chieftain 3-4, Small Music Group 3, Student Manager 2. RUSSELL D. PERSON Chorus 4, Glee Club 4, Track 2-3L-4, Basketball 2-3, Annual Staff 4, County Government 3- LAWRENCE E. JELiNEK Chorus 4, Basketball 3, Annual Staff 4, County Government 3, Other Schools 1-2, Student Manager 3. DARROL HOFFMAN Chorus 4, Annual Staff 4, County Government 3. DON L. ROBINSON Football 3-4L, Annual Staff 4. JAMES WILLIAMS Chorus 4, Band I-2-3-4, Track I-2-3L-4, Football IJL-2-3L-4L, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 2, Chieftain 2-4, Class Play I-2-3-4, Small Music Group 3-4, Forum I, County Government 3, Pep Band 3-4. DONALD G. REZEK Chorus 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Band 3-4, D.M. 4, Basketball 2, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 1-3, Chieftain I-2-3-4, Class Play 3-4, Small Music Group 3-4, County Government 3, Pep Band 3-4. RICHARD STYSKAL Annual Staff 4. Our Last Will Testament Being of sound mind and body, we, the seniors of 1954 do hereby bequeath the following properties of our person to the underwritten. Alan (They say I’m color-blind) Anderson wills his afliction to M. A. (I like w'ild ties) Ochsner. Don (Arab) Bern will his attractiveness to women to John J.J.) Dwyer. Don (Ponce de) Shalon wills his membership in alcoholics Anonymous lo Gary (I’ll take milk) Frahm. Wally (Anton) Polak wills his faculty friendships to Larry (I have to stay after) Jones. Dan (You cut off all your Curls) Roberts wills his curly red locks to Ronnie (Cue-ball) Kolterman. Pat (Pockets) Eliason wills her embarrasing moments to Lloyd (I got red cheeks) Lanik. Darroll (May I have this dance?) Hoffman wills his ability to dance to Frankie (I like Weston) Stava. Don (Pontoon-foot) Rezek w'ills his size 13 shoes to the Navy to use as gunboats. Don (Nicotino) Robinson wills his lungs to Cancer Research. Leslie (Rack up the balls, boys) Focht w’ills his cue-stick to Gerry (I rip the felt) Wiley. Lawrence (Loverboy) Jelinek wills his captivating smile to Jim (Liberace) Sandstedt. Letty (MMMMMMMMM-Boy) Whittemore wills her oustanding attributes to Loy (‘nuff said) Palecek. Jim (Ricky Ticky) Williams will his love for the classics to the IvLMS Polka Band. Ross (Loaded dice) Flittner wills his honesty to Orville (I gotta go Omaha) Thomas. Lloyd (C.C. Yocum) Benal wills his poker face to Merv (Live it up) Nelson. John (See your dentist twice a year) Kolterman wills his pearly plates to Gayle (Ice-Cold) Erlendson. Bill (Emory) Edwards wills his green Pontiac to Melvin (All mine needs is a little paint) Briggs. Edwin (I hate girls) Hallberg wills his Fremont trips to Kathleen (I’m a homebody) Petersen. Our Last Will And Testament Margaret (Loud-mouth) Wilt wills her bass voice to Bobby (Boy-soprano) Copperstone. Arnold (Shutterbug) Fencl wills bis Bohemian accent to Wilbert (Swede) Anderson. Marlis (My minds at Fort Riley) Lusch wills her letters to Sandra (I don’t get many) Lukas. Donna (I’m the bashful type) Meduna wills her attraction to birds to Hen (I like chickens) Maly. Joyce (Tiny) Swanson wills her old spring coat to Ruthie (I don't have many) Gilbert. Leo (Romeo) Benal wills his old convertible to Don (I have a hard top) Ballard. Sharon (1 like sweaters) Brown wills her ability to go out with strange boys to Katy (Let me at ’em) Boesel. Frisco (Diamonds are a girls best fried) Quinn wills her 6-passenger Chevie to Gerry (It cost me $15) Palecek. Russell (I'm used to diapers) Colling wills his service station job to Garth (I steal my gas) Hengen. Connie (Terry Moore) Borreson wills her ermine bathing suit to Brenda (Is it sanforized) Rockwell. Herman (Cowboy) Kadlec wills his levis to Joe (I like ’em tight) Bovill. Frank (I like malts) Novak wills his excess weight to Ken (I don’t need any) Owens. Yvonne (I like married life) Aulner wills her happiness to all her classmates. Harvey (Girls bore me) Olson wills his Hot-Rod magazines to Annette (I prefer True Love) Houfek. Russell (Flashbulb) Person wills his Ipana smile to Mona (You’ve got nothing on me) Johnson. Paul (Cookie-dough) Prochaska wills his culinary arts to Janice (I get along O.K.) Dickinson. Darwin (Teachers pet) Robbins wills his big boots to Lolly (I like white ones) Carlson. Richard (I’m a mean little kid) Styskal wills his meekness to Lorraine (I’m not so bashful) Proett. Many Moons In The Future Now, by the sign of the moons, we are able to read the future of the class of 54. The tom-toms are beating loudly as we see our tribe in action once more after a trying ten years. Leo and Lloyd Benal, the twins, now are running an exclusive New York Jewerely store. They are very happy since Frisco Quinn, the Cannible Queen, is sending them raw diamonds wholesale from her mines in South Africa. Because he has a profound love for baseball, Ross Flittner is now the owner, operator, and manager of the Wahoo “Pee Wees” ball club. Alan Anderson is now the head of the Joe Lukas “Czech Masters” Polka Band now appearing at the Touhy Auditorium. As a sideline he helps to correct flat feet. Connie Borreson. since she is familiarized with the chick industry, is now the slickest chick in the Bubble Dancers’ profession. The election of 1964 finds Ed Hallberg in the Governors seat of the State of New York. As a sideline he runs a goose farm. The soft-spoken Swedeburg gal, Pat Eliason, has found success at last. Now she is the chief girdle tester for Madam Foo Foo of Fifth Avenue. Arnold Fend, because of his experience in the dark, is now developing Esquire calendar pictures. The world’s outstanding Marathon runner, Russell Person, stopped in to say hello today. He is circling the world for the fifth time. Frank Novak, now president of Mobil Gas Company, attributes his success to “watering Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Robbins have returned from an extended tour of the world. Mr. Robbins, famous novelist, has been collecting invaluable information for his next book, “The History of Malmo.” Mrs. Robbins was known to us as Donna Meduna. Danny Roberts is now street cleaner as well as mayor, postmaster, Policeman, and only citizen, of Deadman’s Gulch, Nevada. Word has just been received that Wally Polak has been sent to the Baltimore Orioles to replace the ageing Satchel Paige. Bill “Emory” Edwards, after getting his experience at the Wahoo Bakery, is now the head donut tester for Dolly Madison. Sharon Brown, who is tired of being looked down on, is now looking up. She is Professor of Astronomy at Mount Palomar. the gas.” Many Moons In The Future Because of his love for cops and robbers, Richard Styskal has gone far. He now has the distinction of being one of the F.B.I.’s ten most wanted men. Jim Williams has done wonders with his cornet. He now tries to mock the mocking bird at his ranch home in Georgia. Because of his experience in column writing, Don Rezek has now filled the shoes of Mary Lane. He is writing a “Lonely Hearts” column in the Ceresco Exchange. Darrol “Bull” Hoffman is now on his second million on the stock exchange. He deals in Hereford steers exclusively. Yvonne Aulner has achieved her life long amibition. She is chief nurse of the Clear-view Rest Home. Letty Whittemore is now in the advertisements of the Seely Mattress Company. Because of her sales ability, she is able to boost the sales constantly. Les Focht is now banana taster for the monkeys in Venezuela. Donald Shalon was seen driving his 1964 Lincoln Cosmopolitan. He is indebted to the Chemistry class of 1954 for his success in the bootlegging industry. Don Bern, driving by in his Cadillac caravan, stopped in to tell us that the oil business in Saudi Arabia is doing fine. Because of her love of music, Joyce Swanson has attained the position of top soprano of the Chicago Metropolitian Opera. Harvey Olson, to the surprise of no one. has opened up the only exclusive Nudist Colony in Nebraska. No Strangers Allowed. Lyle Peterson is now stationed in Australia. As a hobby he teaches kangaroos to box. We see that Don Robinson still has his 1954 license plates on his 1941 Ford. He has had little success at his chosen profession of painting red and white canes for blind people. Herman Kadlec is now doing fine. He has turned out his ten millionth Chrysler. Marlis Lusch surprised us with ten children. She reports they have plenty of room in Herk’s trailer. Paul Prochaska has seen his life long ambition fulfilled. This week he is challenging the current “Pool King,” Lawrence Jelinek, for the world title. Ronald Helsing, who was known as the sourpuss of 1954, has taken Joe Friday’s place on the TV program “Dragnet.” The Broadway dancing team, John Kolterman and Margaret Wilt, have broken all records by appearing for their 113th consecutive week. Tribal Chiefs Hunters, left to right: Jay Dee Cook, Treasurer; Mrs. Worrall, Sponsor; Nancy Schulte, Secretary; Gary Frahm, President; Bonnie Prior, Vice-President. Braves, left to right: Mary Lou Magnuson, Treasurer; William Lindgren, President; Mr. Coatman, Sponsor; Garth Hengen, Vice-President; Margaret Bern, Secretary. Scouts, left to right: Judy Williams, Secretary; Garry Chelberg, President; Tei Valdez, Treasurer; Mr Ballard, Sponsor Hunters First row, left to right: Bonnie Prior, Ruth Ann Gilbert, Betty Sedlacek, Patricia McMaster, Phyllis Holoubek, Martha Chapek. Second row, left to right: Joe Svoboda, Gary Frahm, Robert Smith, David Hunter, Warner Ecklund, Richard Rezac. Third row, left to right: Mrs. Worrall, Joy Knisley, Eldora Hallberg, Henrietta Maly, Agnes Pod-haisky, Joyce Boyles, Nina Andreson. Fourth row, left to right: Eugene Tvrdy, Bernard Shalon, Voline Houdek, Betty Leitgeb, Karla Simo-dynes, Eugene McDaniels. Fifth row, left to right: Mervin Nelson, Dennis Swartz, John Dwyer, Ralph Wiedman, Kenneth Vybiral, Irvin Nelson. HUNTERS The Hunters at their first tribal ceremonies elected Gary Frahm, president; Bonnie Prior, vice president; Nancy Schulte, secretary; and Jay Dee Cook, treasurer. For the big social event of the year, the Junior-Senior Prom, the Juniors sold their wares both at athletic events and after school in the hall. Familiar Hunters First row, left to right: Mary Lou Pavlik, Carol Fanning, Loy Ann Hancock, Arlene Larsen, Donna Schwenck. Marilynne Brown. Second row, left to right: Melvin Briggs, Gary Hofmann, Ronald Krafka, Jack Lindley, Frank Stava, Al|an Miller. Third row, left to right: Rochelle Copperstone, Mary Kay Wotipka, Brenda Rockwell, Frances Shana- sn, Dorothy Blair, Kathleen Petersen. Fourth row, left to right: Kenneth Owens, Barbara Hansen, Nancy Schulte, Sharon Colling, Annette Houfek, Karl Person, Donald Horak. Fifth row, left to right: Gerald Wiley, James Kearney, Jay Dee Cook, Lloyd Lanik, Wilbert Anderson, John Flittner. Absent: Dorothy Sabatka. cries of “How about an apple?” or “Popcorn, hot and fresh!” greeted the hungry students. On November 24, the Juniors successfully presented their play “Take Care of My Little Girl.” This page sponsored by: ANDERSON STUDIO “See us for your photographic needs” ' Phone 130 Braves First row, left to right: Nancy Hult, Mary Lou Magnuson, Donna Duncan, Glenda Pointer, Margaret Oiander. Second row, lett to right: Donald Kolterman, Robert Vance, Larry Chelberg, Robert Grodd, Douglas FalLe, Ronald Kolterman. Third row, left to right: Duane Barry, Karen Wolff, Ruth Flessner, Karen Hughes, Clarice Chapek, Garth Hengen. Fourth row, left to right: Charles Freeman, Larry Erickson, Gerald Palecek, Allan Biggerstaff, William Lindgren, Richard Pearson, Joe Bovill. BRAVES I ho Sophomores, with the newness worn off. came back to the portals of Wahoo High ready and willing to work. The)' elected as their officers: president, William Lindgren; vice president, Garth Hengen; secretary, Margaret Bern; treasurer, Mary Lou Magnuson. Mr. Coatman was named as their class sponsor. Braves hirst row, left to right: Mona Johnson, Cathryn Boesel, Gayle Erlendson, Loy Mae Palecelc, Karyl l.usch. Second row, left to right: Richard Young, Larry Jones, Leland Houfek, Curtis Snelling, Larry Cox, Richard McKlem. Third row, left to right: Mr. Coatman, Margaret Bern, Carol Hoy, Sharyn Ellsberry, Sally Beranek, Wilma Thomas, Garth Hengen. Fourth row, left to right: Ferde Brodd, Robert Urban, Jerome Chelberg, John Torrens, Mylon Larsen, Russell Wiley, Orville Thomas. Absent: James Mathis, Delores Chapek. The Sophomore class play entitled “A Mad Breadfast,” was given and warmly received by the student body. This page sponsored by: FIRST NATIONAL BANK Serving this community since 1882 Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Scouts Firs row, |eft f0 eight: Lois Barry, Donna Johnson, Laurel Carlson, Maxine Maly, Karen Robbins. Second row, left to right: Melvin McKiem, Donald Fujan, Darrel Reitmajer, Bernard Cech, Gale Aim, Kenneth Tharp. Third row, left to right: Lois Christenson, Marlene Quinn, Sharon Shanahan, Joan Noble, Laura Wurst, Kathryn Murphy. Fourth row, left to right: tarry Sherwood, Don Cook, Robert McMaster, Kenneth Lehr, Garry Chel-berg, Daryl Bonow. Fifth row, left to right: Robert Copperstone, Gary Bovill, Steve Christenson, Gerald Sindelar, Larry Filbrandt, Ronald Styskal. SCOUTS On Monday morning, fifty-seven bright-eyed and industrious Freshman wondered into the halls of W.H.S. They and the new students were honored at a dance in the new gymnasium on the following Friday. The Scouts chose as their officers: president, Garry Chclberg; vice president, Terry Brown; secretary, Judy Williams; treasurer, Richard Valdez. Mr. Ballard was chosen as their sponsor. Scouts First row, left to right: Marlene Svoboda, Janice Dickinson, Judy Williams, Joyce Lubker, Priscilla McKlem, Lorraine Proett. Second row, iett to right: Terry Brown, Richard Valdez, Gordon Olson, Duane Pearson, Jerry Dokulil, Henry Anderson, Garry Torrens. Third row, left to right: Mr. Ballard, Joyce Helsing, Helen Crogan, Loretta Gregg, Sandra Lukas, Patricia Gerdts, Eleanor Johnson. Fourth row, left to right: Norman Person, Larry Swanson, Charles Hofmann, Maynard Slama, Howard Rasmussen, Donald Seely, Raymond Smith, Keith Texel, Joseph Vculek. The Freshman class play “Life of the Party” was given before the assembly and also in district competition where they received an Excellent rating. This page sponsored by: WAHOO AUTO SERVICE Phone 155 Repair Service The Winds Tribe Of First row, «fl to right: Rochelle Copperstone, Garry Chelberg, Robert Vance, Joan Leitgeb, Sharon Shanahan, Judy Wiliiams, Janice Dickinson, Bonnie Prior, Darlene Larsen, Joyce Helsing, Loy Ann Hancock. Second row, eft to right: Dick Valdez, Kathleen Petersen, Dary1 Reitmajer, Kathryn Murphy, Henrietta Maly, Alan Anderson, Mary Lou Magnuson, Arlene Brodd, Patricia McMaster, Bob Cook, Joyce Swanson. Robert Smith, Charles Freeman, Wilbert Anderson, Larry Chelberg, Karl Person, James Williams, Marlis Lusch. Third row, e?t to right: Nancy Huit, Margaret Bern, Ferde Brodd, Cathryn Boesel, Maxine Maly, Ruth Ann Gilbert, Donna Schwenck, Betty Sed acek, John Harris, Agnes Podhaisky, Nancy Schulte, Gary Frahm, Karla Simodynes, Daniel Roberts, Warner Eckiund, Howard Rasmussen, Mr. Rohrs, Margaret Olander, Marlene Quinn, Laura Wurst, Laure1 Carlson, William Patton, Donald Rezek, Mona Johnson, Patricia Eliason. Absent: Sharon Ellsbury, Lois Christensen, Brenda Rockwe; . Heap Big Noise During the past year, the maidens and warriors of Wahoo High School have again excelled in various music groups including band, chorus, glee, and small vocal and instrumental groups. The band was the most active of the music groups with its members up bright and early at 8:00 A.M. every morning to practice for their various public appearances. Strains of music floating from the band room varied all the way from the “Overture Militaire” to “Dry Bones’- and the “Bunny Hop.” In the fall, the band marched in homecoming parades for both Luther and Midland College. They also participated in the U. N. Band Day in Lincoln. During the half at all the home games and also at Ashland, the band put on a show. The best of these was a “Red-Letter Day” show that included among other things the formation of a firecracker that “exploded” into a “4” for the 4th of July. A special “rainy-day” band uniform was adopted consisting of gold sweaters, blue jeans and beanies. The high-light of the band’s activities was a winter concert at which time Mr. Rohrs was presented with a band director’s uniform from all the band members. The pep band was organized under the leadership of Don Rezek. They played several numbers, including polkas, at rallies and games to pep up the team spirit. A new hour sectional system was used for the first time. Each section missed one class period on Monday, and rotation followed. This hour sectional plan proved to be very beneficial. The band and Girls Glee both made appearances for the Farmers Co-op and presented short programs. I he Boys Glee. Girls Triple Trio and brass sextet made their TV debut on KOLN-TV. I'he Boys Glee was asked to come back for a special program in the spring. This year’s mixed chorus had an unusually large enrollment. The eighty-live members participated in the choral clinic held at Blair. Wahoo was again host to the five other schools for the band clinic. This year, as the clinic had increased to 350 members, they were divided into an “A' and a “B” band. The bands rehearsed at the same time, one in each gym, and put on a joint concert in the evening. The large music groups presented a formal mid-winter concert and the entire music department gave a pre-contest concert. All groups and soloists participated in the District Music Contest at Fremont where they obtained eleven Superior ratings. This climaxed the musical events in Wahoo High. This page sponsored by: MOTES DAIRY QUEEN “On the highway” Phone 783 Pacers Of The Winds Left to right: Patricia McMaster, Donald Rezek, Maxine Maly, Loy Ann Hancock, Laurel Carlson. Brass Octette Left to right: Marlis Lusch, James Williams, Judy Williams, Janice Dickinson, Laura Wurst, Patricia Eliason, Warner Ecklund, Howard Rasmussen. This page sponsored by: CRAMER MOTORS Dodge-Plymouth Sales Service Phone 34 Drum Quartet Left to right: Agnes Podhaisky, Nancy Schulte, Daniel Roberts, Gary Frahm. Trombone Quartet Left to right: Donald Rezek, Patricia Eliason, Laurel Carlson, Mona Johnson. Clarinet Quartet Left to right: Rochelle Copperstone, Robert Vance, Dick Valdez, Margaret Bern. Trumpet Trio Left to right: Wilbert Anderson, James Williams, Marlis Lusch. Tribesmen Sing left to right: Patricia Eliason, Mr. Rohrs, Patricia McMaster Ruth Ann Gilbert, Laurel Carlson. Bonnie Prior. Frances Shanahan Karen Robbins, Kathleen Petersen. Jack Linaiey. W,||,am Edwards. Donald Rezek. Donald Shalon. Garth Hengen. Robert Copperstone. Donald Kolterman. Brenda Rockwell. Nancy Schulte, Annette Houfek, Judy Williams. Janice uickinson. Second row left to right: Sharon Brown, Letty Whittemore, Margaret Wilt, Connie Borreson, Karen Hughes, A'nold Fencl, Ronald Helsing, Allan Biggerstaff, William Lindgren, Karl Ferson, Wilbert Anderson. Ross Flittner, Arlene Larsen, Joyce Swanson, Sally Beranek, Kathryn Boesel. Third row, left to right: Lois Christenson, Nancy Hult, Glenda Pointer, Mona Johnson, Mary Lou Magnuson, James Williams, Alan Anderson, Warner Ecklund, Douglas Falke, Robert Smith, Gary Frahm, Russell Person, Henrietta Maly, Marlene Quinn, Patricia Gerdts, Marlis Lusch, Mary Kay Wotipka. Fourth row, left to right: Joyce Lubker, Kathryn Murphy, Margaret Olander, Karyl Lusch, Maxine Maly, Betty Sedlacek. Herman Kadlec, Lawrence Jelinek, Frank Novak, Richard McKlem, Darroll Hofmann, Larry Chelberg, Daniel Roberts, John Kolterman, Jay Dee Cook, Dorothy Blair, Sharon Shanahan, Loretta Gregg. Firth row left to right: Carol Fanning. Mary Lou Pavlik, Agnes Podhaisky. Karla Simodynes, Donna Schwenck, Margaret Bern. Laura Wurst. Aloise Palecek, Carol Hoy, Lois Barry. Donna Johnson, Joyce Helsing, Eleanor Johnson, Delores Chapek, Clarice Chapek, Gayle Erlendson, Sandra Lukas. Absent: Sharyn Ellsbury. Singing Maidens First row, left to right: Loy Mae Palecek, Carol Fanning, Mary Lou Pavlik, Mary Lou Maqnuson. Nancv Hult Janice Dickinson, Belty Sedlacek, Maxine Maly, Gayle Erlendson, Dorothy Blair, Rochelle Copperstone, Delores Chapek, Judy Williams, Bonnie •Prior. Second row, left to right: Donna Jean Johnson, Lois Barry, Kathleen Petersen, Donna Schwenck, Agnes Pod haisky Ruth Ann Gilbert, Arlene Larsen, Margaret Olander, Patricia McMaster, Marlis Lusch, Frances Shanahan, Joyce Swanson, Saily Beranek. Brenda Rockwell, Annette Houfek, Nancy Schulte. Third row, left to right: Karyl Lusch, Peggy Bern, Karla Simodynes, Letitia Whittemore. Sharon Brown Marqaret Wilt, Joyce Lubker, Loretta Gregg Connie Borreson. Karen Hughes, Marlene Quinn, Henrietta Maly, Joyce Helsing, Mary Kay Wotipka, Clarice Chapek, Miss Story. Singing Braves First row, left to right: Mr. Rohrs, Richard McKlem, Kenneth Tharp, Gary Frahm, Donald Shalon, Robert Vance, Garth Hengen Robert Copperstone. Patricia Eliason. Second row, left to right: Larry Erickson, William Lindgren, Alan Anderson, Karl Person, Wilbert Anderson, Ross Flittner, Larry Chelberg. Third row, left to right: Warner Ecklund, Robert Smith. Allan Biggerstatf, William Edwards, Jack Lindley. Donald Rezek, Ronald Helsing. . Fourth row. left to right: Arnold Fencl, Russell Person, John Kolterman, Daniel Roberts, Jay Dee Cook, Robert Brodd. This page sponsored by: MAX'S DRUGS Drugs Supplies Wahoo, Nebr. Noted Songsters GIRLS TRIO Left to right: Mona Johnson, Janice Dickinson, Judy Williams. MIXED OCTETTE Left to right: Alan Anderson, Nancy Schulte, William Edwards, Patricia Elia-son, Agnes Podhaisky, Gary Frahm, Ruth Ann Gilbert, Daniel Roberts. BOYS QUARTETTE Loft to right: Gary Frahm, Daniel Roberts, William Edwards, Alan Andar son. GIRLS TRIPLE TRIO Left to right: Donna Johnson, Loy Ann Hancock, Mary Lou Pavlik, Frances Shanahan, Karla Simodynes, Betty Sedla-cek, Arlene Larsen, Rochelle Copper-stone, Dorothy Blair. Seated left to right: Alan Anderson, William Edwards, Ronald Helsing, James Williams, Donald Rezek. Standing: Mrs. Kofoid and Daniel Roberts. THUNDERBIRD STAFF STAFF Seated, left to light: Letitia Whittemore, Sharon Brown, Patricia Eliason, Marlis Lusch, Ronald Helsing, Daniel Roberts, Constance Borreson, Joyce Swanson, Margaret Wilt, Francisca Quinn, Donna Meduna. Standing, left to right: Richard Styskal, Leo Benal, Wallace Polak, Donald Shalon, Paul Prochaska, Russell Colling, Arnold Fencl, Ross Flittner, Alan Anderson, Russell Person, Edwin Hallberg, Herman Kadlec, Frank Novak, Lawrence Jelinek, Harvey Olson, William Edwards, Don Bern, John Kolterman, Lesiie Focht, Darroll Hoffman, Don Robinson, Darwin Robbins, James Williams, Donald Rezek. Absent: Lloyd Benal. Chieftain Staff Seated, left to right: Gary Frahm, Brenda Rockwell, Daniel Roberts. Ruth Ann Gilbert, Donald Rezek, Sharon Brown, Nancy Schulte, Betty Sedlacek. Standing, left to right: Kathleen Petersen, Marlene Quinn, Donald Kolterman, Patricia Eliason, Barbara Hansen, Alan Anderson, Mr. Kofoid, Judy Williams, Mona Johnson, James Williams, William Edwards, Garth Hengen. CHIEFTAIN The Chieftain staff consisting of twenty-nine members, turned out its usual seven issues during the year. The stenography class under the direction of Mrs. Kofoid did the typing. Mr. Kofoid, the sponsor, along with Editor Donald Rezek and Associate Gary Frahm (Ruth Ann Gilbert took over the position of associate editor at the start of the second semester) were the ones who started the ball rolling. The issues had to be planned and the assignments had to be made. Writers then had the problem of writing each article effectively. The news stories upon being read and corrected went on to the typing room where they were counted and put into columns. This year the “first dummy’ was done away with and the actual three column typing was done immediately. The editors had the difficult task of putting it all together so it would lit into pages exactly. During this process, which often lasted until late at night, This page sponsored by: CHRISTENSEN'S DRUG “Quality and Faithful Service” Phone 888 Chieftain Staff Seated, left to right: Mary Lou Pavlik, Agnes Podhaisky, Donna Meduna, Letitia Whittomore, Joyce Swanson, Sharon Brown. Standing, left to right: Mr. Kofoid, Francisca Quinn, Connie Borreson, Bonnie Prior, Kathryn Murphy, Lois Christensen, Donna Schwenck, Mrs. Kofoid, Ruth Ann Gilbert, Donald Rezek, Loy Ann Hancock, Daniel Roberts, John Kolterman, Ronald Krafka, Arnold Fencl. papers were thrown about and nerves were shattered. The typists again took over as the fitted pages were carefully stenciled. Following this, the headliners and cartoonists went to work, even on Saturdays, to put “just the right thing ’ on the stencils without ripping them. After numbering and further proof-reading, the stencils were turned ovei to the mimeographers. When the printing was completed, the pages were stapled together and counted out for the subscription and exchange editors who in turn delivered them to the students. Others were sent to schools all over the state. The next cycle started all too soon for the editors who began shortly to plan the forthcoming issue. New? features this year which were very well accepted were the “Meet 1110 Faculty” column, “Senior Sketches,” “Rollickin’ Rocky” page, and the “Library Notes.” Outside of late articles, the staff worked smoothly and busily. Everyone who lnd a part in the productions had fun and will remember their experiences. This page sponsored by: BREUNIG RENDERING WORKS Phone 777 Hunters Perform First row, left to right: Loy Ann Hancock, Betty Sedlacek, Patricia McMaster, Brenda Rockwell, Gary Frahm, Nancy Schulte, Gary Hofmann, Ruth Ann Gilbert, Ronald Krafka, Karla Simodynes, Phyllis Holoubek, Mr. Ballard. Second row, lett to right: Barbara Hansen, Robert Smith, James Kearney, Jay Dee Coo';, Martha Chapek, Mary Lou Pavlik, Agnes Podhaisky, Frances Shanahan, Dorothy Blair, Kathleen Peterson, Donna Schwenck. Bonnie Prior, Jack Lindley, Marilynne Brown. “Take Care of My Little Girl-’ was presented by the Junior Class November 24, 1953. The play was a story of a sweet, small-town girl who went to her state university and was almost led astray by the sorority. The play brought about the fact that there are “ . . . a great many fine sororities; but the “Queens,” which the “Little Girl” had pledged was not one of them.” The lead was taken by Nancy Schulte. Her “regular-fella from back home was Gary Hofmann. Two dashing fraternity men were Gary Frahm and Hon aid Krafka. Ruth Ann Gilbert and Brenda Rockwell were the two rather “hateful” sorority leaders and their sorority sisters were Betty Sedlacek and Patti McMasters. The highlight of the play was when Patti McMasters came out in a short red nite-shirt. The kissing scene between Gary Frahm and Nancy Schulte, and the superbly attired expressman, Jack Lindley, were very good. The play was under the successful direction of Mr. Don Ballard, assisted by Loy Ann Hancock, student director. This page sponsored by: EDSTROM AUTO DeSoto - Plymouth Sales Service Repair all makes Expert body and fender work Chiefs Perform 'r.sf row' to right: Don Rszek, Pat Eliason, Dan Roberts. Sharon Brown, Ross Flittner, Jim Williams. Second row, left to right: Margaret Wilt, Joyce Swanson, Bill Edwards, Russ Colling, Lloyd Benal, Arnold Fencl, Paul Prochaska. I he senior play, “Crime Without Error,” dramatized by Jane Hinton, was presented on April 29 and 30, 1954. The chilling mystery story revolved about a noted inventor, Everett T. George, who sent invitations to his own funeral. Clever comedy was interspersed with the seriousness of the murders. The attempts of Manny Siegelman and Sergeant Cory to solve the mystery provided humor and excitement galore. Superb acting was done by Ross Flittner, Manny Siegelman, w-ho ran a funeral parlor; by Danny Roberts and Sharon Brown, Mr. and Mrs. MacGre gor, who also ran a funeral parlor; by Bill Edwards, the inventor; Pat Eliason, his wife; Donald Rezek, his secretary; Jim Williams, his lawyer; and Margaret Wilt, his daughter. Also included were the Dancer, Arnold Fencl; the officer, Russ Colling, and his side-kick, Joyce Swanson; the MacGregor’s son, Lloyd Benal, and the doctor, Paul Prochaska. The scenes took place in a w'ell-w'orn Scottish funeral parlor. The lighting effects were very realistic. The play was capably directed by Mr. Don Ballard. This page sponsored by: JOHNSON'S DEEP ROCK SERVICE “We Give S H Green Stamps” Phone 231 Welcome To Waikiki On May 1. 1953, the Juniors and Seniors of Wahoo High took a brief, fanciful vacation to beautiful Hawaii. As the couples entered, they walked down a gangplank as if just leaving •a ship. There they were greeted with cries of “Aloha” by five lovely hula maidens dressed in grass skirts, and five Hawaiian boys clad in white trousers and gayly colored shirts. A myriad of sparkling stars hung from the ceiling, and several palm trees placed at different spots lent a tropical atmosphere to the setting. A scene of a moonlit beach featured footprints and sea shells in the sand. On one side was a grass hut where the sophomore servers served refreshments. Don Rezek. Junior class president, made a speech welcoming the Seniors to beautiful Hawaii. Leonard Lindgren, Senior class president, expressed the Seniors’ thanks to the Juniors for the prom. The Grand March which followed, was led by the Junior and Senior officers and their dates. The sophomore servers were Gary Hofmann, Jay Dee Look. M elvin lhiggs. John blittner, Ronald Krafka, Bonnie Prior, Sharon Colling, Carol Fanning, Nancy Schulte, and Barbara Hansen. War Chanters Left to right: Betty Sedlacek, Patricia Eliason, Henrietta Maly, Voline Houdek, Nancy Schulte, Rochelle Cop-perstone. War Drummers Left to right: Howard Rasmussen, Patricia McMaster, Marlene Quinn, Margaret Olander, Laura Wurst, Agnes Podhaisky, Gary Frahm, Robert Vance, Margaret Bern, Kathleen Petersen, Garry Chelberg, Dick Valdez, Nancy Hult, Larry Chelberg, Wilbert Anderson. Karl Person, Charles Freeman, Mona Johnson, Janice Dickinson, Judy Williams, Marlis Lusch, Joyce Swanson, Robert Smith. James Williams, Mary Lou Magnuson, Donald Rezek. This page sponsored by: FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY Lumber - Grain - Coal - Farm Machinery Feed, Seed and Fertilizer Wahoo, Nebr. Phone 700 Indian Maidens First row, left to right: Rochelle Copperstone, Nancy Schulte, Voline Houdek, Henrietta Maly, Patricia Eliason, Betty Sedlacek. Second row, left to right: Annette Houfek, loy Ann Hancock, Brenda Rockwell, Barbara Hansen. Patricia Mc-Master, Ruth Ann Gilbert, Bonnie Prior, Joan Noble, Karen Hughes, Lorraine Proett, Patricia Gerdts, Eleanor Johnson, Sandra Lukas. Third row, left to right: Joyce Lubker, Marilyn Brown, Laurel Carlson, Lois Christensen, Kathryn Murphy, Sharon Shanahan, Karen Robbins, Laura Wurst, Joyce Swanson, Arlene Larsen, Helen Croghan, Priscilla McKlem, Mrs. Coatman. Fourth row, left to right: Agnes Podhaisky. Karla Siincdynes, Gayle Erlendson, Cathryn Boesel, Donna Jeari Johnson, Dorothy Blair, Frances Shanahan, Marlis Lusch, Donna Schwenck, Maxine Maly, Marlene Quinn, Francisca Quinn, Sharon Brown, Margaret Wilt. Fifth row, left to right: Lois Barry, Marlene Svoboda. Sally Beranek, Nancy Hult, Loy Mae Palecek, Margaret, Olander. Carol Hoy Glenda Pointer, Mona Johnson, Margaret Bern, Mary Lou Magnuson, Janice Dickinson. Judy Williams, Karyl Lusch. Again in 1953-54 the Pep Club was present at all football and basketball games to cheer the players on. This year the Pep Club was open to any girl in high school. All members were required to attend all home games unless they had a valid excuse. I hey could miss only three away games. On September 29, the 39 new members were honored at a picnic where they played various games and ended the evening by singing songs around a campfire. To start the football season off with a bang, a Snake Dance was held September 11. on the eve of the season opener with Seward. The game captains, Dan Roberts and Bill Edwards brought the activities to a close by setting fire to a dummy representing Seward, while the student body, led by the cheerleaders, cheered them on. After the football season, the club sponsored a dance honoring the football players. Highlight of the evening was the crowning of the King and Queen of Sports, Dan Roberts and Pat Eliason. In order to raise funds, the Pep Club sold Wahoo Warrior booster buttons and Wahoo Warrior sweatshirts. Skits were presented at most of the pep rallies. These varied from boxing matches and Indian dances, to the appearance of famous T.V. stars as portrayed by the teachers. Among these were Liberace, The Lone Ranger, Joe Friday, and “Old Sailor Mag.” Officers for the year were: Brenda Rockwell, president; Loy Ann Hancock, vice-president; Sharyn Ellsbury, secretary; Marlis Lusch, treasurer. The sponsor was Mrs. Coatman. W Club First row, left to right: Donald Shalon, Gary Hofmann, Lloyd Lanik, John Flittner, Kenneth Owens, Ross Flittner, William Edwards, Daniel Roberts, Don Bern, Warner Ecklund. Second row, left to right: Russell Person, Ronald Krafka, James Kearney, Joe Bovill, Russeli Colling, James Williams, John Kolterman, Alan Anderson, Jay Dee Cook. Third row, left to right: Bernard Shalon, Larry Erickson, William Lindgren, Allan Biggerstaff, Richard Pearson, Gerald Palacek, Orville Thomas, Ralph Weidman, Don Robinson, Mr. Sandstedt. Absent: Jack Lindley, Edwin Hallberg. GLIMPSES OF WARRIORS IN ACTION Bill Edwards: (Football)—Team co-captain, All-Conference end. great pass-snatcher, powerful. (Basketball)—All-State and All-Conference player, team co-captain, high scorer, hard driver. Daniel Roberts: (Football)—Team co-captain, vicious linebacker, powerhouse on offense and defense. (Basketball)—Fine defensive player, scrapper. (Track) —Hard-running 880 man. Alan Anderson: (Football)—Very versatile lineman, rugged and fast. (Basketball)—Team co-captain, smooth playmaker, fast break and set shot specialist. John Kolterman: (Football)—Speedy end, rough defensive player. (Basketball)—Workhorse, defensive standout, power on the boards. (Track)—Fleet-footed sprinter. James Williams: (Football)—Speedy back, deter- mination plus. (Track)—Talented hurdler. Ross Flittner: (Football)—Hard hitting fullback, gave strength to the backfield. Don Bern: (Football)—Rangy and powerful tackle, gave added strength to line. Edwin Hallberg: (Basketball)—Rugged rebounder. fighting defensive man. Don Robinson: (Football)—Small but mighty, tough defensive lineman. Russell Person: (Track)—Good distance man, top miler. Donald Shalon: Efficient student manaqer. bolstered team spirit. Russell Colling: Industrious student manager. Gary Hofmann: (Football)—Small but speedy halfback, All-Conference player, good field general. (Basketball)—Good ball handler, overcame height handicap. (Track)—Top flight 880 man, great endurance. Lloyd Lanik: (Football)—Powerful tackle, pillar on defense, good blocker. (Basketball)— Able to hit from anywhere, amazing ability for first-year man. James Kearney: (Football)—Good blocker and dependable defensive man. (Basketball)—Possesses gogd jump shot, worker on defense. Jay Dee Cook: (Football)—Denpendable center, good blocker, and tackier. (Basketball)—Deadly shooter from all angles. Ronald Krafka: (Football)—Brainy Quarterback, good passer and faker. (Basketball)—Hits from out-court, real scrapper. Jack Lindley: (Basketball)—Fine set-shooter, good ball-handler. John Flittner: (Track)—Gave his all in the 880, helped mile relay. Kenneth Owens: (Football)—Mammoth center, an- chored center of line. Warner Ecklund: (Football)—Hefty guard, added strength to middle of line. Ralph Wiedman: (Football)—Bone-crushing tackier, great stamina and endurance. Bernard Shalon: Efficient and helpful student manager. Joe Bovill: (Football)—Smooth ball-handler, good passer. (Basketball)—Good floor player, tricky passer. Bill Lindgren: (Track)—Good middle-distance man, versatile. Allan Biggerstaff: (Football)—Brawny tackle, bol- stered defense. Richard Pearson: (Football)—Bruising halfback and line-backer, hit the line hard. Gerald Palecek: (Football)—Defensive wall, impossible to move on defense. Orville Thomas: (Track)—Sprinter, 220 man, has plenty of speed. Larry Erickson: Capable student manager. Warriors Over The Pigskin Kneeling: Gary Hofmann, Jack Lindley, Ronald Krafka. Richard McKlem, Richard Young, John Flitt-ner, Don Robinson, William Lindgren, Larry Erickson. Standing: Coach James Sandstedt, Jay Dee Cook, Warner Ecklund, Robert Smith, James Kearney, Lloyd Lanik, Daniel Roberts, Don Bern, Gerald Palecek, William Edwards, Kenneth Owens, Allan Biggerstaff, Alan Anderson, Richard Pearson, Joe Bovill, Ralph Weidman, John Kolterman, Coach Date Mielke. Absent: Douglas Falke, Ross Flittner, James Williams, Gerald Wiley. Above is pictured the Wahoo Warrior football squad enjoying a brief pause in a late season practice session to be photographed for the Thunderbird. The team’s record of 2 wins, 5 loses, and 2 ties may not seem impressive on the surface, but the real story lies beneath the surface. It must be remembered that the Warriors were a green squad with only five returning letter-men. Also, after two years of single-wing football, they were confronted with the task of grasping the T-formation style once again. Under the excellent coaching of Mr. Sandstedt and Mr. Mielke, many inexperienced players developed rapidly during the season, and we can expect great things from them in the future. Two of the Warriors were honored by being picked for the All-Conference team. They were: Bill Edwards, Senior end. and Gary Hofmann, Junior half back. Edwards was given honorable mention on the Lincoln paper’s All-State team. Some of the Warriors were named to the World-Herald’s Star of the W'eek list at different times during the season. The team should be stronger in every department next year, having lost only seven men through graduation. The Class of 1954 takes this opportunity to wish the Wahoo Warriors the best of luck next season and in every season to come. FOOTBALL SCORES Wahoo 6 Seward 6 Wahoo 6 David City 26 Wahoo 0 Valley 12 Wahoo 6 Bellevue 27 Wahoo 6 Plattsmouth 6 ‘Wahoo 57 ....................Ashland 21 ‘Wahoo 18 ...................Westside 6 ‘Wahoo 7 ................College View 19 ‘Wahoo 0 Blair 4+ Denotes Conference Play This page sponsored bv: NORM'S SUPER SERVICE 11The Place To Go For Service You Know” Mobilgas — Oil — Greases Phone 573 106 North Chestnut JOE BOV ILL GARY HOFMANN RON KRAFICA JACK LINDLEY COACHES JIM SANDSTEDT DALE MIELKE wm oes Off Tf E MAPIES This page sponsored by WIGWAM CAFE Fine Foods Good Service Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gopperstone, Owners Warm-Ups For Warriors First row, left to right: Gary Hofmann, Joe Bovill, William Edwards, Alan Anderson, Ronald Krafka, James Kearney. Second row, left to right: Jack Lindley, Jay Dee Cook, Edwin Hallberg, John Kolterman, Lloyd Lanik, Daniel Roberts, Mr. Sandstedt. In the 1953-54 season Wahoo High fielded one of the best teams to be assembled here in a number of years. The team had everything desirable for a winning combination. Height, speed, shooting ability, and superb physical condition enabled the squad to compile a record of 11 wins and 4 loses in regular season play. In tournament play, the Warriors were beaten by Blair in the semi-finals of the conference tournament, and in the district tourney, they lost to Lincoln Teachers in the finals by five points. Lincoln Teachers went on to become State Champions in Class B. At the end of the season the Warriors were ranked tenth in (.'lass B by the Lincoln paper. Next year’s crew will be an experienced group, with seven returning lettermen, as compared with four returning lettermen on this year’s squad. They will be without five of the taller men, who will graduate, but there should still be sufficient height and speed to put together another fine team next year. The team will also receive some additional help from the reserve squad where there are several boys who shov promise. Bill Edwards, Wahoo senior, was selected to the All-conference team, and also to the Lincoln Star and Journal All-state team. BAKETBALL SCORES Wahoo 39 ................David City 37 ‘Wahoo 49 ..................Bellevue 41 ‘Wahoo 41 ....................Valley 38 Wahoo 45 .........Lincoln Teachers 69 Wahoo 45 ...................North Bend 42 ‘Wahoo 52 ..................Westside 47 ‘Wahoo 43 ...................Ashland 50 Wahoo 58 ...................Tekamah 47 ‘Wahoo 59 .................College View 43 ‘Wahoo 46 ...............Plattsmouth 42 Wahoo 61 Seward 60 ‘Wahoo 50 .....................Blair 55 Wahoo 51 Columbus 38 Wahoo 37 .................Franklin 57 Wahoo 44 .................Schuyler 43 Denotes Conference Games CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wahoo 51 ..................Bellevue 49 Wahoo 41 Blair 4 5 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Wahoo 51 ..............David City 41 Wahoo 46 ............College View 45 Wahoo 42 ..........Lincoln Teachers 47 JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL First row, left to right: Donald Cook, Keith Texel, Dick Valdez, Joseph Vculek, Larry Sherwood, Gary Torrens, Gerald Bovill. Second row, left to right: Garry Chelberg, Norman Person, Donald Fujan, Larry Swanson, Howard Rasmussen, Charles Hofmann, Mr. Fink. This page sponsored bv: UNDLEY CLOTHING Men Boys’ Wear Phone 240 Soon To The Maples SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL First row, left to right: Robert Brodd, Orville Thomas, Garth Hengen, Melvin Briggs, Leland Houfek, Richard Rezac. Second row, left to right: Larry Erickson, William Lindgren, Ronald Krafka, Richard Pearson, Mr. Mielke, Allan Biggerstaff, Wilbert Anderson, James Kearney. Absent: Donald Kolterman, Allan Miller. The 1953 Wahoo Warrior track team was a fleet-footed group which succeeded in racking up several school records during the course of the season. Among the records broken were: the Mile relay, 880 Yard run (Gary Hofmann), Mile run (Howard Erickson), and the 220 Yard Dash (Tom Snelling). The other members, although they didn't set any records, worked as hard as those who did and should receive the credit due them. Some of the Warriors were so successful that they went to the state track meet at Lincoln. They were: Gary Hofmann, Howard Erickson, Bob Dolezal, Doug Peterson, and Tom Snelling. Wahoo High inaugurated a new event this year, as did many other high schools in the state. This was the two mile relay team. It consisted of Jim Thompson, John Flittner, Russ Person, and Danny Roberts. This page sponsored bv: HARRY F. FALKE AGENCY Insurance — Real Estate — Bonds Phone 84 Sports King and Queen Left to right: James Williams, Alan Anderson, Daniel Roberts, Patricia Eliason, Marlis Lusch, Sharon Brown. Fleet-Footed Warriors First row, left to right: Gary Hofmann, Daniel Roberts, John Flittner, Russell Person. Second row, left to right: Larry Erickson, William Lindgren, John Kolterman, James Williams, Russell Colling, Donald Shalon. Tribal Assistants Mrs. Dedering: Part-time Librarian; teaches girls the trade. Lyle K. Bargman: Junior High football coach. Grade school principal. Always happy. The two Mr. Taylors, our industrious janitors, are the ones who kept the building running smoothly. This page sponsored by: FIRST NATIONAL BANK Serving this community since 1882 Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Tribesmen Work Left to right: Richard Styskal, Leo Benal, Herman Kadlec, Don Shalon, Don Rezek, Lloyd Bonal, Darrol Hoffman, Lawrence Jelinok, Mrs. Worrall, Wally Polak, Paul Prochaska, Arnold Fencl, Leslie Focht, Harvey Olson, Frank Novak, Edwin Hallbcrg, Jim Wi lioms, John Kolterrr.an, Darwin Robbins, Don Robinson. A new course in Home Economics for boys was offered the second semester, and was open to any boy in the senior class. The class was taught by Mrs. Worrall and was held in the school’s modern home economics room. The course was well received and 19 boys from the senior class enrolled. They thoroughly enjoyed learning how to prepare food and care for the kitchen. CHEMISTRY CLASS SENIOR ENGLISH Tribesmen Work 3. Geometry 4. Band 1. Bookkeeping 2. Biology 5. Girls Phys. Ed. 6. History Tribesmen Work 1. General Science 2. Typing 5. Histroy 6. Geometry 3. Mechanical Drawing 4. Spanish 1. Shorthand 2. General Science 3. Shop 4. Economics 5. Jr. English 6. Physics Tribesmen Work 1. History 3. Home Arts 5. Boys Phys. Ed. 2. Physics 4. Typing 6. Spanish Tribesmen Play 1. He's in the army now. 7. My honey 13. Lazy Bonnie 2. Ahem! 8. General Assembly 14. Prom pair 3. Sally's party 9. Surprise! 15, Cleaner-upper 4. Bench warmers 10. County government 16. School Bello 5. Wild Bill Styslcal II. Pardon me 17. Ludi's slave 6. Laughing spell 12. Hoppers Tribesmen Play 1. Tense moment 7. Merry time 2. Enjoying the air 8. Long ago 3. Curly 9. Don R. 4. The boys 10. Quiet, please 5. Camper scouts II. Lone Ranger Coatman 6. Blushing Pat Eliason 12. Polka 13. Jay Dee 14. Sun bother 15. Pals 16. Chris'mas Donco 17. North Ward 18- How about a date? Tribesmen Play 1. Happy-go-lucky 6. Fresh pop-corn? II. Pretty seniors 2. Hi, Baby! 7. Midnight Snack 12. He's a big boy 3. Dancing fun 8. Concentration 13. Which one is it? 4- Grab that ball! 9. Jr. play practice 14. Formula Ochsner 10. 5. Cute Couple Conga Tribesmen Play 1. All prettied-up 2. Rah! Rah! 3. Nice scenery 4. Legs! 5. Miss Sam 6. Gary and Chuck 7. Neighbor lovers 8. Liberace 9. Come on, Wahoo! 10. Bathing beauties 11. Patti's new flame 12. Victory 13. Smile! 14. One, two 15. Just sleepy 16. Fancy stepper 17. Two of a kind 18. Brenda 1. Rudolph, the Red-nosed 5. Reindeer 6. 2. Hug you, honey! 7. 3. Alcohol expert at work 8. 4. Big fish! 9. Nite-shirt Patti 10- Chums Kathy and Mary Lou 1 1. Bunny-hop Time to relax 12. Cute Just friendly 13. Sports hop They can read! Tribesmen Play Slumber? 7. Gum chewer 12. Tired feet Camera fiends 8. Reach, boys! 13. Uncle Tom Pep Club Picnic 9. Library? Here? 14. Interesting Small fry 10. Tramping 15. Kathie Murphy Bobbie Vance II. Four peas in a pod 16. Margaret and 6. 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CONGRATULATIONS GOOD LUCK SENIORS To The CLASS OF ’54 JACK DICKINSON JEWELRY “Jack of Diamonds” DAY AND NITE CAFE OPEN ALL NIGHT GIFTS FOR EVERY OCCASION Wahoo, Nebraska Wahoo BEST WISHES SENIORS CONGRATULATIONS To The 24 Hour Service Truck Stop CLASS OF ’54 BARNEY’S MOBIL SERVICE HOME MARKET WAHOO, NEBRASKA Open until nine o’clock Phone 744 evenings for your convenience CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1954 To The DRS. J. R. R. C. SWANSON CLASS OF 1954 Osteopathic Physicians Phones: Office 1'69 Dr. R. C. 169W2 Dr. J. R. 170 Wahoo, Nebraska HERRICK'S SHOP CONGRATULATIONS Authentic Styling For Young Men GERALD SAMPTER In Fremont LARGE SELECTIONS MIDLAND COLLEGE FREMONT, NEBR. School Jackets, Sweaters and Letters WILSON ATHLETIC GOODS “Personalized Education In A Christian Atmosphere BAKER'S SPORTING GOODS Fremont, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of ’54 And Best Wishes For Your Future Success From LUDI PRINTING COMPANY Printers Of This Annual CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1954 CLASS OF 1954 A. W. HANSON Plumbing and Heating HOLMES WATCH REPAIR 108 East 5th PHONE 884 BEST WISHES CONGRATULATIONS SCHROEDER'S PAINT AND WALLPAPER STORE To The (5 Doors South of City Hall) New Sanders, Edgers, Polisher, CLASS OF 1954 Van Sickle Paints Joliet Wallpaper Kirsch Venetian Blinds Window Shades Floor Sanding DR. WILLIAM HOUFEK Glass CLARA'S CAFE CONGRATULATIONS To The CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1954 To The CLASS OF 1954 HOLTORF PRODUCE AND TRANSFER May We Serve You? Eggs, Cream, Milk, DINNER SNACKS and Transportation Wahoo, Nebr. Phone 301 Sales Service BRODAHL MOTOR COMPANY COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Goodyear Tires Wahoo, Nebraska Goodyear Tires Phone 76 ARMCO DRAINAGE AND METAL PRODUCTS INC. Buildings and Drainage Products FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS CONGRATULATIONS WAHOO GREENHOUSE Wahoo, Nebr. FARMERS UNION CO- MARVIN LILLIE OPERATIVE ASS'N. SINCLAIR PRODUCTS Petroleum Products Uptown Service Tank Wagon Propane Gas Appliances 95 Phones 763 Service Throughout the Country WAHOO CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1954 WAHOO STATE BANK C. S. Hohl, President Ray W. Hohl, Cashier SAFETY—SECURITY—SERVICE Complete Banking Service MEMBER of F.D.I.C. CITY CAFE CONGRATULATIONS To The FAIRVIEW CAFE CLASS OF 1954 HULT PAINT AND WALL PAPER CO. Good Places to Eat S. M. HULT, Owner ________ Sales Maytag Service Window Glass Painter’s Supplies Wahoo Nebraska j Phone 263 Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES To The FROM CLASS OF 1954 TRAUTT HARDWARE DRS. W. L. D. S. KLING WAHOO TAXI CONGRATULATIONS and STAVA STANDARD STATION To The CONGRATULATE CLASS OF 1954 CLASS OF ’54 108 East 4th St. Phone 555 THE GAS COMPANY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1954 ERICSON’S FUNERAL HOME FURNITURE Phone 128 MODERN CLEANERS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS TO To The THE CLASS OF ’54 THE CLASS OF ’54 Wear Clean Clothes W. G. JOHNSON 127 West 6th Phone 102 Wahoo, Nebr. CONSTRUCTION CO. CENTRAL BARBER SHOP CONGRATULATIONS Ray Gillette Rob Carlson Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1954 KOLTERMAN'S Ren Franklin Store Wahoo, Nebraska Have Your Car Serviced By Experts Pickup and Delivery Service For Your Convenience CHARLIE'S STANDARD SERVICE 7th Chestnut Phone 477 Wahoo CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE OLSON PLBG. HEATING WAHOO, NEBR. BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1954 CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1954 A. H. THEGE SONS WAHOO, NEBR. SHANAHAN’S LUNCH CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1954 “You’ll GO with TEXACO” FRITZ’S TEXACO SERVICE Washing-Greasing-Tire Repair Phone 222 CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1954 DR. A. B. MARGRAVE JAMES B. VANEK Wahoo State Bank Building 202 First National Bank Building Wahoo, Nebraska Wahoo, Nebraska Phone 36 BERANEK O.K. MEAT MARKET BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1954 CONGRATULATIONS Everything in Drugs Gifts CLASS OF 1954 HOME MADE SAUSAGES COLLING REXALL DRUG Prescriptions Phone 48 Wahoo, Nebr. CONGRATULATIONS BERG LEATHER STORE TO THE CLASS OF 1954 Fine Leather Goods M. H. CROUSE, M. D. E. J. HINRICHS, M. D. Physicians Surgeons Shoe Repair Service Wahoo Phone 78S Wahoo Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS Band Instruments To The Piano CLASS OF 1954 MOLZER MUSIC CO. 126 N. 12th Lincoln Nebr. DRS. HEDLUND AND LITTLE Veterinarians BEST WISHES CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '54 CLASS OF 1954 HENGEN BROS. PEETZ IMPLEMENT COMPANY Your Allis-Chalmers Dealer Growers of Nebraska Certified Service Parts Hybrid Seed Corn Phone 140 CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF ’54 ANDERSON AUTO CO. Chevrolet-Oldsmobile ANDERSON BUICK-PONTIAC CO. BEST WISHES CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’54 GAMBLES RECREATION CENTER Your Friendly Store The Biggest Little Store In Town Arthur L. Bern JIM WILSON, Prop. CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES To The TO THE SENIORS CLASS OF ’54 General Insurance TORRENS PRODUCE L. J. VCULEK Wahoo, Nebraska Phone 89 Wahoo, Nebr. WAHOO HATCHERY PULLORUM TESTED BABY CHICKS—NEBRASKA INSPECTED FEED. SEED. POULTRY SUPPLIES Phone 232 Wahoo, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS JOHN DEERE Quality Farm To The Equipment CLASS OF 1954 Genuine JOHN DEERE and The Future of the World New Idea Parts and Service Is in Your Hands A. L. NOVY IMPL. BLUE STAR FOOD INC. Wahoo, Nebraska Wahoo, Nebraska Phone 123 CONGRATULATIONS To The BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1954 BURMEISTER BROS. G. R. HALLIBURTON OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Real Estate Insurance Wahoo, Nebraska Phone 404 Phone 466