Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1956 volume:

DEDICATION We. the Seniors of 1956 hereby dedicate this annual in sincere appreciation to those who helped make our school days a success. FORWARD To record our everyday school life and our many activities has been the aim of the Wahoo Staff. Anderson Studio Here open to all are the doors of Wahoo High School. Enter and observe the memories the class of 1956 will always cherish. BOARD OF EDUCATION Wahoo Public Schools - A North Central School E. Hult. Vice-President Franklin J. Cook. President Mrs. L. J. Williams Mrs. Neva M. Otto, Secretary Wayne L. Biggs. Superintendent Dr. G. B. Halliburton Fred Kolterman Jack L. Dickinson WARRIOR FACULTY Rex Crom—Chemistry, Vocational Ag. Konrad Magnusson — General Science, Biology Olive Worrall—Home Economics I. Ill, World Geography Helen Kofoid Shorthand, Typing. Office Practice. Bookkeeping Gene Wilkinson—English II, IV, World History, German I Lee Coatman—Algebra. Geometry. Spanish, Guidance WARRIOR FACULTY Burl Graff — Algebra, Physics, Track, Basketball, Football Coach Ethel Dedering—Library Dale Mielke—Shop. Mechanical Drawing. Guidance. Basketball and Football Coach Erie Ferguson—Modem Prob- Doris Ferguson—English I and lems. French I, American His- II, Speech tory Martin Crandell—Band, Chorus. Bovs’ Glee, Small Instrumental Groups Kenneth Ackermann — Drivers Shirley Diffey — Girls Glee, Education, Girls’ and Boys' Phy- Small Vocal Groups sical Education. Football Coach. Track Coach 5 GARTH UENGKN Football 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee 2, 3, 4; Class Officer. Vice-Pres. 2: Pres. 4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 2, 3, 4—Co-editor; Class Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Small Vocal Groups 3, 4; Student Council I. CAROL HOY Chorus 2, 3. 4; Glee 3; Class Officer Vice-Pres. 4; Annual Staff. Director of Typists 4; Chieftain .Staff 4; Coun tv Government 3; Pep Club 2. 3. 4 Pres.; Prom Server 2; Y-Teens 1 2; Physical Education 1; Choral Clin ic 2. ‘3. 4. GERALD L. PALECEK Football 2, 3. 4; Basketball Student Manager 3; Track 2; Class Officer. Sec. 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 2. 4; County Government 3; F. F. A. Officer. Pres. 4; “W” Club 2, 3, 4. MONA JOHNSON Cho? us 2. 3, 4; Glee 2; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Officer. Pres. 3, Treas. 4; Annual Staff, Business Manager 4; Chieftain Staff 1. 2. 3, 4, Co-editor; Class Play 1. 2, 3. 4; County Government 3; Girls State 3; Small Vocal Groups 2, 3; Small Instrumental Groups 1, 3. 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Prom Server 2; Y-Teens 1 Pres., 2; Pep Band 1. 2, 3; Physical Education 1. RICHARD A. YOUNG Football 1, 2; Annual Staff 4; ClaS! Play 1, 4; County Government 3 Physical Education 1, 2. ROBERT E. BROOD Football 3; Basketball 1, 2; Chorus 2, 3. 4; Glee 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3, 4; Small Vocal Groups 3, 4; State Music Clinic 4. WANDA LEE EIKENBARY Chorus 3, 4; Glee 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Pep Club 4; Yutan High I, 2. WILLIAM L. LINDGREN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee 2. 3. 4; Class Officer Pres. 2; Treas. 3; Annual Staff. Director of Distribution 4; Chieftain Staff 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3, 4; County Government 3; Boys State 3; “W Club 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Physical Education 1. SALLY SUE BERANEK Chorus 2, 4; Glee 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 3; Class Play 2, 3, 4; County Government 3; Small Vocal Groups 3, 4: Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Office Practice 3; Y-Teens 1, 2; Physical Education 1. MARI LU MAGNUSON Chorus 2. i. 4; Glee 2, 3, 4; Band 2. 3. 4; Class Officer 1, 2 Treas.. 3 Sec.; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 1. 3, 4; County Government 3; Small Vocal Groups 3. 4; Small Instrumental Groups 3. 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 1. 2; Pep Band 2, 3, 4, Physical Education 1. ROBERT IRBAN Chorus 4; Glee 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Plav 3. 4: Phvsical Education EEEAND I). HOL'FEK Basketball 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Glee 4; Annual Staff E Chieftain Staff 2, 3. 4; Class Play 1, 3. 4; “W” Club CATHRYN BOESEI. Chorus 2, 3; Glee 3, 4; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Class Play 1. 3. 4; County Government 3; Pep Club 2. 3. 4; Pep Band 1, 2; Y-Teens 1, 2; Physical Education 1, 3; Student Forum 1. ROBERT VANCE Basketball 1; Track 4; Chorus 1. 4; Glee 1. 2; Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Class Of ( Kiss Plaj H Small Instrumental Groups J, J Pep Band U 2. 3. t; F. F. A ficer. Vice-Pres. 4. RONALD JOE BOVILL Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2; Class Officer. Sec. 1; Annual Staff. Sports Editor 4; Class Play 3, 4; “W” Club 2, 3, 4 Pres. CURTIS SNELLING Football Manager 4; Basketball 2; Chorus 4; Glee 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3; County Government 3; “W Club 4; Physical Education RUTH FLESSNER Annual Staff, Editor 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Office Practice 4; Physical Education 1. DONALD N. KOLTERMAN Chorus 2. 3, 4; Glee 3, 4; Annual Staff, Sales Director 4; Chieftain Staff 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3. 4: County Government 3; Small Vocal Groups 3, 4; Prom Server 2; Physical Education 1; State Music Clinic. SHARON ELLSBERRY Chorus 2, 4; Glee 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Class Play 2. 3, 4; Small Vocal Groups 3, 4; Small Instrumental Groups 1. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2. 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Office Practice 3; Per Band 3; Prom Serve! ns i 2: Physical Education 1; Com i Government 3. m DOUGLAS R. FALKE Football 2; Basketball 1; Chorus 1 2. 3; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 4, Small Vocal Group 3; Physical Edu cation 1. MARGARET OLANDER Chorus 2. 3. 4; Glee 2, 3; Band 2, 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Girls State 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2. 3, 4: Physical Education 1. KAREN WOLFF Chorus 3, 4; Glee 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Physical Education 1. RICHARD EDWARD PEARSON Football I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Track 1.2. 3. 4; Chorus 3, 4; Glee 3; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 1. 3, 4; County Government 3; “W” Club 2, 3. 4; Physical Education 1. ALLAN LEE BIGGERSTAFF Football 1.2. C 4; Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 4; Glee 2; Annual Staff 4; Baseball 2; Class Play 2. 4; County Government 3; “W” Club 2, 3, 4; Physical Education 1. CHARLES R. FREEMAN Football 1; Chorus 2, 4; Glee Rand 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff Small Instrumental Groups 3, Pep Band 3, 4. RUSSEL RAY WILEY Annual Staff 4; County Government 3; Physical Education 1. LOY PALECEK Chorus 1, 2, L Glee 1, 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Class Play 2, 4; Small Vocal Groups 3; Pep Club 2. 3, 4: Y-Teens 1, 2. LARRY A. CHELBERG Football 1. 4; Basketball 1, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 4; Small Instrumental Groups 3, 4; Small Vocal Groups 3, 4; “W” Club 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. Officer. Treas. 4; State Music Clinic 4. NANCY HULT Chorus 2, 3. 4; Glee 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Small Instrumental Groups 1 2; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 3; Class Play 1, 3, 4; County Government 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Office Practice 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Physi cal Education 1; State Music Clin , ROBERT Chorus 3. 4; Government Secretary 4; JOSEPH MEDIJNA Annual Staff 4; County 3; F. F. A. Officer, St. Wenceslaus 1, 2. LARRY WAYNE COX Chorus 4; Glee 4; Class Officer Pres. 1; Annual Staff. Art Director Chieftain Staff 3, 4; Class Play 3. 4, County Government Physical Ed ucation 1, 2. DOLORES CHAPEK Chorus 2. 3: Glee 2, 4; Band 3, 4 Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4; St. Wenceslaus I. BERNARD VOLKMER Chorus 4; Glee 3, 4; Annual Staff, Director of Photography 4; Class Play 3, 4; County Government .3; Small Vocal Groups 4; Lincoln Cathedral 2: State Music Clinic 4. KARYL LUSCH Chorus 2, 3; Glee 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Class Play 1; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Physical Education 1, 3. C. FERD BRODD Glee 2. 3. 4; Band 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 1, 3, 4; Pep Band 4; Physical Education 1, 2. JOHN L. TORRENS Basketball 1. 2; Chorus 4; Physical Education 1. 2. CLARICE CHAPEK Chorus 2, 3; Glee 2. 4; Band 3. 4. Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4 Class Play 3; St. Wenceslaus 1. JEROME N. CHELBERG Chorus 3. 4; Glee 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 4; Physical Education DORENE BOUC Chorus 3, 4; Glee 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Class Play 4; Small Vocal Group 3; Librarian 4; St. Wenceslaus 1, 2. kimg and Queen DONALD MONA Attendants LARRY COX CAROL HOY LARRY CHELBERG SALLY BERANEK WILLIAM LINDGREN SHARON ELLSBERRY UNDERCLASSMEN Hinky-Dinky - “Quality, Low Prices, Service” City and Fairview Cafe SCOUTS Back row, left to right: Henry Anderson, Keith Texel. Robert McMaster, Gerald Sindelar, Maynard Slama, Charles Hofmann. Norman Person, Joe Houska, Daryl Reitmajer. Third row, left to right: Patsy Holoubek, Mary Ann Sladky, Donna Swartz, Sandra Lukas, Loretta Gregg. Patricia Gerdts, Eleanor Johnson. Second row. left to right: Melvin McKlem, Gale Aim, Daryl Bonow, Donald Cook, Gary Bovill, Robert Copperstone, Ronald Styskal, James Miles. Front row. left to right: Priscilla McKlem. Donna Jean Johnson, Lorraine Proett, Joyce Helsing, Ix)is Christensen, Ann Jelinek, Rosemary Rezac. A large group of 66 lively Juniors entered Wahoo High last fall. They elected the following as class officers: President. Gary Torrens; Vice-President. Kenneth Tharp; Secretary, Laura Wurst; and Treasurer, Ix is Christensen. Mrs. Worrell was chosen as their class sponsor. The Scouts presented a very entertaining comedy, the play “Cheaper By The Dozen on November 10 and 11. The play was under the direction of Mr. Wilkinson. During football and basketball season, one could see Juniors scurrying through the crowds selling apples, doughnuts, and popcorn. All the hard work and effort was spent preparing a very enjoyable evening for the Seniors. This event was the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom which w as held May 4 in the school gym. Christensen Drug Store Sanders Appliance - Your G. E. Dealer Anderson Buick-Pontiac SCOUTS Back row. left to right: Joe Vculek, Gordon Olsen. Steve Christensen. Gary Chelberg, Howard Rasmussen. Kenneth Lehr. Duane Pearson. Bernard Cech, Donald Seely. Third row. left to right: Judith Williams, Kathryn Murphy, Sharon Shanahan. Janice Dickinson. Joan Noble, Marlene Quinn. Laura Wurst, Mrs. Worrall, sponsor. Second row, left to right: Edward Cherovsky, Phillip Schwartz. Larry Filbrandt, Raymond Smith. Larry Swan- son. Gary Torrens, Kenneth Tharp. Terrance Brown. Front row, left to right: Lois Barry, Karen Robbins. Beverly Dau. Laurel Carlson. Maxine Maly. Wilma Chapek, Marlene Svoboda. Standing, left to right: Lois Christensen. Treasurer; Gary Torrens, President; Kenneth Tharp. Vice President. Seated, left to right: Mrs. Worrall, Sponsor; Laura Wurst. Secretary. Kolterman’s Ben Franklin Store BRAVES Back row. left to right: William Patton. Curtis Anderson. Dale Wiedeman. Loren Swanson, Jerry Isaacson, John Williams, Robert Ward. Stuart Vculek, Donald McPeck, Charles Anderson. Gary Kracman. Jerry Fisher, Warren Johnson. Third row. left to right: Carol Vyhiral. Deanna Rood. Margaret Kudina. Linda Krajicek. Patricia Kirchmann. Arlene Chapek, Charlene Nordquist. La Verne Leitgeb, Velva Hoffman, Jean Hampton, Phyllis Lee, Mr. Wilkinson, sponsor. Second row. left to right: Jon Olsen, Louis Anderson. Larry Slama. Garv Swanberg. Jerry Dickinson, Ralph Lanik, James Vculek. Howard Henry. Robert Boyles. Robert Peterson, Richard Miles. Kenneth Krumpus. Front row. left to right: Ellen Zetocka. Sandra Brown. Norma Shuman, Dorothy Proett. Marilyn Kubalek. Sandra Benson. Priscilla Palmer. Beverly Briggs. Twila Olson. Rita Sabatka. Left to right: William Patton. Treasurer; Margaret Kudma. President; Mr. Wilkinson. Sponsor; Jerry Dickinson, Vice-President; Jean Hampton, Secretary. Brodahl Motor Co. There are forty-eight members in the Sophomore Class. Class officers are: President, Margaret Kudma; Vice-President, Jerry Dickinson; Secretary, Jean Hampton; Treasurer, William Patton. On Wednesday, March 7, “Why I Am A Bachelor,” (a one act comedy) was presented by a small group of sophomores. The cast was as follows: Lecturer, Robert Ward; Algernane, Jerry Dickinson; Henrietta. Deanna Rood; Henrietta's mother. Sandra Brown; Ida May. Sandra Benson; Aunt Emma, Priscilla Palmer. Class sponsor was Mr. Wilkinson. Burmeister Bros. Lanik Meat Market A. H. Thege Sons PAPOOSES Back row. left to right: Joan Carlstrom. Marjorie Smith. Charlotte Rejda. Barbara Williams, Roberta Harnden, Cynthia Palmer. Melinda Gregg. Marilyn Cox. Beverly Loukota, Julie Ecklund, Jeris Schultz. Fourth row. left to right: Robert Cook. Robert Miller. Dale Shanahan, Marvin Tomsicek. Tom Svoboda. William Justsen. Pat Martin. Kenneth Kaspar, Charles Anderson. Third row. left to right: Marla Clausen. Sharon Briggs. Suzanne Parnell. Joan Hampton. Karen Bullock. Delores Vachal. Doris Hanis. Sharon Wilt. Kathleen Palensky, Barbara Rouf, Connie Helsing. Shelby Cooper, Bonnie Brown. Second row. left to right: Larry Finley, Max Cline. Robert Thomas. Harry Duncan. Larry Benting. Donald Crocker. Richard Filbrandt. Gary Copperstone, Richard McMaster. John Harris. Eugene Franta, Robert Valdez. Mr. Mag-nusson sponsor. Front row. left to right: Lorraine Fujan. Linda Campbell. Mari Lynn Cady, Jane Copperstone. Janis Colling. Mary Jane Patton. Debra Wallace, Joan Leitgeb. Arlene Brodd. Elaine Hallberg. Sandra Lehn. LeAnne Kaspar. Karen Bern. Mary Jo McDermott. On Monday morning. August 29. fifty-six industrious Freshmen wandered into the halls of W. H. S. with three others being added throughout the year. They were honored at a dance in the gymnasium on the following Friday. They chose as their officers- Robert Valdez. President; Robert Cook. Vice-President; Mari Lynn Cady, Secretary; Arlene Brodd. Treasurer. Mr. Magnusson was chosen as their sponsor. On February 10, the Freshman Class put on a talent show before the assembly. Standing, left to right: Arlene Brodd. Treasurer; Mari Lynn Cady, Sc retarv. Seated, left to right: Robert Valdez. President; Mr. Magnusson, Spons Robert Cook, Vice-President. I.indlev Clothing Store The Gas Co. LIBRARY HOW 'BOUT DRAWING A PICTURE ? it's very easy to do you'll find it may reward ?©mjt w S© ©w AN ART CONTEST XUaif tf deitm - C+K. Jwy, - With A Orijinel dnumny in inA, fremiti ct(t tmfrmWr Hmmd mtm tAe tfewnen 6p Qfrrtt r Helping to keep the school library purring smoothly is part of the duty of the students who register for Library Class. Student Librarians are on duty in the Library each period during the day performing such tasks as checking hooks in and out. helping students find materials, and keeping the library shelves in order. In the library classes, these students plan and make the posters and display materials for the bulletin boards and special displays; they make special studies of the organization of the library, of the outstanding reference books in the various subject fields, and of the basic library tools such as the Readers’ Guide and card catalog. They mend and repair books and periodicals; review new books being added to the library for the school paper. All of this adds up to one unit of credit per semester for the student assistants—but more important it adds immeasurably to the efficiency with which the library can be operated and serve the students. Pictured above, left to right are: Dorothy Proett. Sandra Benson. Mrs. Dedering. Wilma Chapek. CONVOCATIONS The following convocations were greatly enjoyed by the students of Wahoo High School: September 2C—Smith and Danes Varieties—musical novelties, ventriloquis, mental telepathy. October 1 3—Gerhard Seger — journalist traveler, lecturer—authority on Germany and central Europe. November 16—The Hollywood Marionette—“Hansel and GretelM. December 6—David Workman—musical varieties— ‘Double in Brass’ . January 10—Melody Masters—negro male quartet. February 23—Torrini and Phyllis—magicians. April 18—Ben Hammond—cartoon variety. May 4—William P. Mac Lean—adventurer, explorer, big game photograper. film lecturer—“African Safari”. Wahoo Hatchery ATHLETICS FOOTBALL r- c r C p p C P C, n P rir 79'4 5 SatiPAT 71 lw W1 rtnfcf 4fct ' IMltV ' - iiteJtiL� Front row. left to right: Coach Dale Mielke, Dick Pearson. Larry Chelherg, Stuart Vculek. Jon Olsen. Ralph Lanik. Dale Wiedeman. Henry Anderson. Gordon Olsen. William Patton. Joe Bovill, Coach Ken Ackermann. Second row. left to right: Student Manager Curtis Snelling. Charles Hofmann. James Mathis. Joe Vculek. Gary Torrens. Robert Ward. Robert McMasters. Donald Mays, Larry Erickson. William Lindgren, Curtis Anderson. Richard McKlem. Student Manager Terry Brown. Third row, left to right: Donald Cook. Jerry Dickinson, Melvin McKlem. Larry Filbrandt, Gary Kracman. Duane Pearson. Larry Swanson, Norman Person, Donald McPeck. Jerry Fisher, Gerald Palecek, Allan Biggerstaff. Front row. left to right: Robert Taylor, Sam Crouse. Denny Olsen. Gary Copperstone, James Fleek. Second row , left to right: Coach Burl Graff, Ronald Cox. Harley Wiedeman. Frank Lehmkuhl, Cliff Jones, Tom Caulder, Gus Palmer, Robert Filbrandt. Third row. left to right: Richard Filbrandt, Gary Edgar, Ronald Biggerstaff, Robert Miller, John Harris, Richard Mc-Master, Harry Duncan. Eugene Franta. Fourth row. left to right: Larry Finley, student manager; Dale Shanahan, Robert Cook, Kenneth Kaspar, Tom Svo-boda, Pat Martin, Fred Pearson, Donald Crocker, student manager. Co-Captains—Larry Chelberg. Joe Bovill Wahoo 0 .. Wahoo 7 .... Wahoo 6 Wahoo 14 .... Wahoo 13 .... Wahoo 0 Wahoo 6 Wahoo 6 .... Wahoo 0 • Conference Lost—5 Tied—I Won—t Seward 31 David City 12 •Valley 6 •Ralston 0 •Blair 19 Plattsmouth 7 •Bellevue 19 •Ashland 39 •Westside 20 Back row. left to right: Kenneth Kaspar. Robert Miller. Torn Svoboda, Marvin Tomsicek. Dale Shanahan. Pat Martin. Coach Kenneth Ackermann. Front row. left to right: Gary Copperstone, Eugene Franta, Richard McMaster, John Harris. Larry Finley, Donald Crocker. Jim Miles and Boh Copperstone Student Managers Wahoo 49 ............ ‘Valiev 45 YVahoo 49 York 47 Wahoo 74 North Bend 50 Wahoo 66 ............‘Westside 64- Wahoo 61 .....University High 91 Wahoo 86 ‘Plattsmouth 57 Wahoo 36 ...............Seward 61 District Wahoo 53 ..............‘Blair 60 Wahoo 6C ............Columbus 83 Wahoo 59 ........... Schuyler 51 Wahoo 35 .......... ‘Ashland 70 Wahoo 65 ... Lincoln Southeast 50 Wahoo 58 ..........David City 52 Wahoo 71 ...........‘Bellevue 48 Tournament Wahoo 71 ..............................Papillion 40 Wahoo 73 .................................Valley 80 Ak-Sar-Ben Conference Tournament YVahoo 32 ........................... Plattsmouth 34 Record: Won 8 — Lost 9 ‘ Conference Won 6 — Lost 2 Captain for the year, Joe Bovill Back row. left to right: Coach Burl Graff. Norman Person. Donald McPeck. Howard Rasmussen. Robert Ward, Duane Pearson. Jerry Isaacson, William Patton. Front row. left to right: James Miles, student manager; Jerry Dickinson, Jerry Fisher, Robert McMaster, Gary Torrens, Jon Olsen, Joe Vculek. Robert Copperstone, student manager. ACTION SHOTS FOOTBALL - BASKETBALL ACTIVITIES Miller’s Bootery Hult Paint Wallpaper Back row, left to right: Coach Dale Mielke, Coach Kenneth Ackermann. Coach Burl Graff. Fourth row, left to right: Richard Pearson, Gerald Palacek. Allan Biggerstaff, Dale Wiedeman. Joe Bovill. Iceland Houfek. Richard McKlem. Third row, left to right: Gordon Olsen, William Lindgren. Jon Olsen, Stuart Vculek, Janies Mathis, Norman Person. Second row, left to right: Charles Hofmann. Larry Chelberg, Henry Anderson, Larry Swanson, Larry Erickson, Gary Bovill. William Patton. Robert Ward. Front row, left to right: Donald Mays. Curtis Anderson, Ralph Lanik. Curtis Snelling, Gary Torrens, Melvin McKlem. The Wahoo “W” Club began this year with the election of officers. Those elected could only be Seniors. The officers were: President, Joe Bovill; Vice-President. William Lindgren; Secretary, Larry Erickson; Chief Oohaw, Richard McKlem. A new constitution was drawn up and approved by all. New members were forced to go through a few tests for the initiation. All members were given an Indian name to go by which were as follows: Joe Bovill. The Nose; Leland Houfek. Cochise; Allan Biggerstaff. Geronimo; Dale Wiedeman, Smoke Cloud Jr.; William Patton. Black Leg; William Lindgren, Squaw Face; Jon Olsen, Tall Tail; Ralph Lanik. Smoke Cloud; Richard McKlem, Oahaw; Larry Chelberg. Fair Hair; Richard Pearson. Kill Deer; Curtis Anderson. Jumping Fox; Stuart Vculek. Hang Lip; Gary Bovill. Fleet Foot; Terry Brown. Rough Gut; Gordon Olsen. Fat Bear; Larry Swanson, Crazy Arms; Charles Hofmann, Raven oke; Larry Erickson. Animule; Donald Mays, Crazy Legs; Curtis Snelling. Short Horse; Melvin McKlem. Hawk-eye; Howard Rasmussen, Oosapa; James Miles, Olim; Robert Copperstone. Little Hiawatha; James Mathis, Red Dog; Robert Ward. Tall Pine; Gerald Palacek, Big Moose; Norman Person. Tonto; Gary Torrens, Squaw Body; Henry Anderson, Squirrel Food. “W” Club sponsored a dance for members and their dates. The gym was decorated with all types of sport settings. It also presented a trophy to the Pep Club for outstanding work done. All out-going members wish all the success in the world to future teams at Wahoo High. Berg Leather Store Gambles Store — Your Friendly Dealer Motes Dairy Queen PEP CLUB Wahoo Theatre Back row. left to right: Eleanor Johnson. Patricia Gerdts. Marlene Svoboda, Sandra Lukas. Joan Noble, Nancy Hult, Margaret Olander, Carol Hoy; Mari Lu Magnuson, Cathryn Boesel. Wanda Eikenbary, Glenda Pointer, Loy Pal ecek. Margaret Bern. Fourth row. left to right: Dorothy Proett. Marilyn Kubalek, Carol Vybiral, Deanna Rood. Joyce Helsing. Lorraine Proett. Marlene Quinn. Maxine Maly. Lois Christensen. Laura Wurst, Karen Robbins, Donna Jean Johnson, Ann Jelinek. Kathryn Murphy, Laurel Carlson. Judith Williams. Third row. left to right: Sandra Benson. Margaret Kudrna. Jean Hampton. Linda Krajicek. Sandra Brown. Charlene Nordquist, Beverly Briggs. Phylis Lee, Cynthia Palmer. Sandra Lehn. Mary Jo McDermott. Bonnie Brown, Shelby Cooper, Elaine Hafiberg, LeAnne Kaspar, Sharon Wilt. Karen Bullock, Jeris Schulz. Second row. left to right: Linda Campbell, Mary Jane Patton. Janis Colling. Debra Wallace. Jane Copperstone, Suzanne Parnell. Marla Clausen. Marilyn Cox. .Sharon Briggs. Joan Leitgeb. Arlene Brodd, Mari Lynn Cady, Joan Hampton. Beverly Loukota. Julie Ecklund. Barbara Rouf. Karen Bern. Front row. left to right: Mona Johnson. Sharon Shanahan. Sharon Ellsberry, Sally Beranek. Janice Dickinson, Lois Barry. “F'ite em Wahoo. Fite em!” might well have been the motto of the 1955-1956 enthusiastic Pep Club. A demerit system was used this year which kept the Pep Club well organized. All members of the Pep Club, who number 74. were required to attend all home games unless they had a valid excuse. They could only miss three away games. The season was started off with a Snake Dance on September 8. the eve of the season opener with Seward. On September 13, the new members were honored at a picnic where they played various games. Following the football season, the Pep Club sponsored a dance on November 22 for the crowning of King and Queen of Sports. Mona Johnson and Larry Chelberg. A pep rally was held on each game day and skits were presentee!. Officers for the year were: Carol Hoy. President; Judith Williams. Vice-President; Laurel Carlson. Secretary; Nancy Hult, Treasurer. Back row, left to right: Lois Barry, Janice Dickinson, Sally Beranek, Sharon Shanahan. Mona Johnson. Front Center: Sharon Ellsberry. Wigwam Cafe YYahoo Greenhouse Wahoo Locker Plant PEP BAND Left to right: Kenneth Tharp. Margaret Bern. Daryl Reitmajer. Charles Freeman. Robert Cook. Larry Chelberg. Jerry Dickinson. Sandra Brown. Margaret Olander. Arlene Brodd. I-ois Christensen. Margaret Kudrna. Sandra Benson, Linda Campbell, Laurel Carlson. Mari Lu Magnuson. Robert Vance. Kathryn Murphy. Laura Wurst, John Harris, Barbara Rouf. Linda Krajicek. Joan Leitgeb. Ferd Brodd. Gary Chelberg. William Patton. Howard Rasmussen. Thanks to the members of the Pep Club for their loyalty and spirit at Pep Rallys and sports events. Charles Freeman KING QUEEN OF SPORTS Joe Bovill, William Lindgren. Allan Biggerstaff Larry Chelberg Mona Johnson Sally Beranek. Sharon Ellsberry, Carol Schroeder Paint Wall Paper Fullerton Lumber Co. Dooley Auction Market Standing, left to right: Mrs. Kofoid. sponsor; Robert Boyles, Robert McMaster, Leland Houfek, William Lindgren. Charles Hofmann Donald Kolterman. Judith Williams. Gary Torrens. Donald Mays. Linda Campbell. Sharon Ellsberry, Carol Vybiral. Carol Hoy. Karen Robbins. Margaret Kudrna. Robert Valdez. Seated. left to right: Lois Christensen, Laura Wurst, Garth Hengen. Mona Johnson. Larry Erickson. Dorothy Proett CHIEFTAIN The Chieftain, sponsored by Mrs. Kofoid, and edited by Mona Johnson and Garth Hengen. put out six issues during the year. The editorial staff consisted of 22 writers ranging from Freshmen to Seniors. The set-up staff consisted of 15 members. The typing was done by the stenography class. Chieftain headquarters was moved from Room 22 to Room 13. This eliminated the burden of sharing space with Mrs. Dedering. Standing, left to right: Mrs. Kofoid. sponsor: Lois Barry. Mona Johnson. Sandra Benson. Garth Hengen, Marla Clausen. Marlene Quinn, Lorraine Proett, Dorene Bouc, Clarice Chapek, Loy Palecek, Wanda Eikenbnry. Ruth Flessner, Margaret Olander, Larry Filbrandt, Kenneth Tharp. Marilyn Kubalek, Laurel Carlson. Seated, left to right: Kathryn Murphy, Larry Cox, Sharon Shanahan. Kathryn Boesel, Farmers Co-Op - Wahoo Dolores Chapek. THUNDERBIRD Back row, left to right: Robert Vance, Douglas Falke. Ronald Kolterman, Leland Houfek. Larry Chelberg, Richard Pearson, Larry Erickson, John Torrens, Robert Meduna, Russel Wiley, Duane Barry, Jerome Chelberg, Robert Brodd, Larry Cox, Curtis Snelling. Second row, left to right: Richard McKlem. Garth Hengen. Daniel Maly, Charles Freeman, James Mathis, William Lindgren, Joe Bovill, Allan Biggerstaff, Gerald Palecek, Donald Kolterman, Robert Urban, Ferd Brodd, Bernard Volkmer, Richard Young, Mr. Ferguson, sponsor. Front row, left to right: Mari Lu Magnuson, Nancy Hult, Dolores Chapek, Margaret Olander, Wanda Eikenbary, Cathryn Boesel, Margaret Bern, Sharon Ellsberry, Sally Beranek, Carol Hoy, Glenda Pointer, Mona Johnson, Karen Wolff, Ruth Flessner, Clarice Chapek, Loy Palecek, Dorene Bouc. “How’s this for an idea?” was a question asked several times by the members of the annual staff. They worked several hours trying to make the best Thunderbird ever published in Wahoo High School. The Directors were as follows: Editor, Ruth Flessner; Business Manager, Mona Johnson; Sales Director, Margaret Bern: Advertising Director, Donald Kolterman; Art Director. Larry Cox; Director of Photog raphy, Bernard Volkmer; Director of Composition. Larry Erickson; Sports Director, Joe Bovill; Director of Typing. Carol Hoy; and Director of Distribution, William Lindgren. The remainder of the Seniors also helped to make this publication possible. Mr. Ferguson. Sponsor of Annual Staff, supervised the work of the various directors. Laura Wurst and Bernard Cech were the two Juniors appointed to the staff. The experience they received will be of great value in the planning of next year’s annual. Standing, left to right: Bernard Volkmer, Director of Photography; Larry Cox, Art Director; Joe Bovill. Sports Director; William Lindgren, Director of Distribution; Mr. Ferguson, Sponsor. Seated, left to right: Mona Johnson, Business Manager; Carol Hoy, Director of Typing; Larry Erickson. Composition Director; Ruth Flessner, Editor; Margaret Bern. Sales Director; Donald Kolterman, Advertising Director. Torrens Produce Johnson’s Deep Rock Service MUSIC The band this year is composed of 70 members ranging from the sixth grade through the twelfth. The band started its year by marching at all home football games and the one at Ashland. Then they marched at the State Fair on September 6, the Midland Homecoming on October 15. and finally the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference at Plattsmouth. It also gave two concerts: their annual Spring Concert on March 6, and a pre-contest concert on April 9. The band was also represented at the Hastings Clinic by Laura Wurst, Nancy Hult. and Howard Rasmussen. Whirl-A-Whip Drive-In Ericson’s Funeral Home Back row. left to right: Sandra Brown. Linda Campbell. Leon Olsen. Marilyn Cox. Debra Wallace. Third row. left to right: Mary Jane Patton. Joan Leitgeb, Suzanne Parnell, Jane Copperstone. Linda Krajicek. Joan Rezek. Lynn Ahl. Barbara Rouf. Cynthia Palmer, Raymond Swanson. laurel Handler, Carol Vybiral, Gary' Copperstone. Richard Patton. Second row, left to right: Daryl Reitmajer. Garry Chelberg, Beverly Ix ukota, Clarice Chapek. Maxine Maly, Wilma Chapek. Mary Ann Cihal, Janice Dickinson. Judith Williams. Sharon Shanahan. Front row. left to right: Robert Vance, Kathryn Murphy. Ferd Brodd, Dolores Chapek. Cathryn Boesel, Mary Parnell. BAND Left to right: Laurel Carlson, Maxine Maly, Lois Christensen, Sandra Lukas. Ericsons Furniture Trault Hardware BAND Bark row. left to right: Sandra Lukas. John Harris. Howard Ra umssen, Kenneth Tharp. Mr. Crandall, director. Third row. left to right: Ernest Chapek, Robert Cook. I arry Chelherg. Charles Freeman, Jerry Dickinson. Margaret (Bander. Marlene Quinn. Laura Wurst, Kenneth K rumpus. Kathryn Wellington. Julie Ecklund. Robert Mc-Master, Sandra Benson. Laurel Carlson. William Patton. Mona Johnson. Second row, left to right: Beverly Briggs, Nancy Hult. Margaret Bern. Raymond Smith. Ix)is Christensen. Bonnie Brown. Arlene Brodd, Margaret Kudrna. Mari Lu Magnuson. Front row. left to right: Phylis Lee. Deanna Rood. Sandra Lehn. Janis Colling. Joyce Helsing, Sharon Ellsberry. Wahoo Chamber of Commerce CLARINET QUARTET FLUTE QUARTET Left to right: Robert Vance, Richard Valdez, Kathryn Murphy. Margaret Bern. FRENCH HORN QUARTET Left to right: Sharon Briggs, Sharon Shanahan. Judith Williams, Janice Dickinson. Left to right: Sharon Ellsberry, Joyce Helsing. Janis Colling. Sandra I.ehn. TRUMPET QUARTET Left to right: Larry Chelberg. Charles Freeman, Jerry Dickinson. Hult Furniture and Mortuary Jo and Bud's Jack Dickinson Jewelry “Jack of Diamonds DRUM SEXTET Left to right: Sandra Benson, Laurel Carlson, William Patton, Mona Johnson. BRASS SEXTET Left to right: Raymond Smith. Lois Christensen, Margaret Kudma, Mari Lu Magnuson. CHORUS Back row. left to right: Mr. Crandell. director; Marlene Quinn. Joan Noble, Loretta Gregg. Sandra Lukas. Margaret Bern. Sharon Ellsberry, Sally Beranek, Larry Erickson. Larry Chelberg. Ronald Kolterman. Third row. left to right: Lois Christensen, Patsy Holoubek. Donna Swartz. Sharon Shanahan, Janice Dickinson. Sharon Wilt, Charlotte Bejda, Donald Kolterman. Steve Christensen. Garry Chelberg, Richard Pearson. Second row. left to right: Carol Vybiral, Sandra Benson. Eleanor Johnson. Deanna Rood, Linda Krajicek. Jane Cop-porstone, Wilma Chapek. Joyce Helsing, Robert Vance. Robert McMaster, Bernard Volkmer. William Lindgren. Front row. left to right: Mary Jo McDermott. Debra Wallace. Linda Campbell. Mari Lynn Cady. Connie Helsing. Janis Colling. Mary Jane Patton. James Miles, Phillip Schwartz, Kenneth Tharp. CHORUS The mixed chorus consists of 08 members. They presented two choral concerts during the year. One on November 29. The other was presented for the Farmers Co-op on January 26. They attended a Choral Clinic at Westside on February 16. The chorus also attended the contest at Fremont on April 13. CHORUS OFFICERS Mr. Crandell ................................................. Director Sharyn Ellsberry .............................................President Kenneth Tharp ...........................................Vice-President Carol Vybiral ................................................Secretary I.arry Erickson ............................................. Treasurer Bernard Volkmer ...............................................Recorder Judith Williams ............................................... Pianist Nancy Hult, laurel Carlson, Kathryn Murphy ..................Librarians Max’s Drug Store Colling Drug Store CHORUS Drs. Hedlund and Tattle Back row, left to right: Allan Biggerstaff, John Torrens. Robert Meduna, Loren Swanson, Raymond Smith. Melinda Gregg. Jean Hampton, Carol Hoy. Margaret Kudina, Join Hampton, Julie Ecklund, Jeris Schultz. Beverly Loukota. Third row. left to right: Charles Hofmann. Larry Cox. Curtis Anderson, Gerald Sindelar. Jerome Chelberg, Robert Brodd. Dorene Bouc, Lorraine Proett. Patricia Gerdts. Rosemary Rezac, Karen Wolff, Priscilla McKlem. Maxine Maly. Second row, left to right: Robert Urban, Curtis Snelling, Gary Torrens, Donald Seely, Bernard Cech. Margaret Olander, Mari Lu Magnuson. Wanda Rikenbary. I oy Palecek, Arlene Brodd, Joan Leitgeb, Lois Barry, Sandra Brown. Front row. left to right: Charles Freeman. Melvin McKlem, Garth Hengen, Terrance Brown. Richard McKlem. Laura Wurst. Mona Johnson. Glenda Pointer, Donna Joan Johnson, Laurel Carlson, Kathryn Murphy, Nancy Hult. Judith Williams, accompanist. Holmes Jewelry Sportsman’s Store Drs. Crouse and Hinrichs J. C. Penney Co. GIRLS' GLEE Back row, left to right: Roberta Hamden, Dorene Bouc, Joan Hampton. Sandra Lukas, Margaret Bern, Sharon Ellsberry, Sally Beranek, Loretta Gregg, Joan Noble. Melinda Greeg. Third row. left to right: Laura Wurst, Jeris Schultz. Mari Lu Magnuson, Maxine Maly, Marlene Quinn, Linda Krajicek. Suzanne Parnell, Sharon Wilt, Karen Bullock, Ann Jelinek. Neoma Hull. Second row. left to right: Julie Ecklund. Beverly Loukota. Karen Wolff, Jean Hampton. Eleanor Johnson. Joyce Helsing, Marla Clausen, Patricia Gerdts, Lorraine Proett, Rosemary Rezac, Doris Hanis, Marjorie Smith. Front row. left to right: LeAnne Kaspar, Lois Barry, Nancy Hult. Wanda Eikenbary. Dolores Chapek. Cathryn Boesel. Sandra Brown. Clarice Chapek. Karyl Lusch, Mary Jane Patton. Janis Colling. Arlene Brodd. Joan Leit-geb. Miss Diffey. director. BOYS' GLEE Back row, left to right: Mr. Crandell, director; Kenneth Tharp. Bernard Cech. Donald Seely. Jtaymond Smith. William Justsen. Donald Kolterman. I arry Erickson, Leland Houfek, William Iindgren. Jerome Chelberg. Gary Torrens. Front row. left to right: Robert Copperstone. Ronald Kolterman, Bernard Volkmer. Robert Brodd. Larry Cox. Richard Valdez, Robert Urban, Ferd Brodd, Curtis Snelling, Charles Freeman, Garth Hengen, Judith Williams, accompanist. Ray’s Champlin and O. K. Rubber Beranek’s O. K. Meat Market MIXED OCTETTE I -eft to right: Donna Jean Johnson, Janice Dickinson, Sharon Shanahan. Sharon Ellsberry, Donald Kolterman, Bernard Volk-mer, Kenneth Tharp, Garth Hengen. FRESHMAN TRIPLE TRIO Left to right: Arlene Brodd, Janis Colling. Mary Jane Patton. Julie Ecklund. Melinda Gregg, Roberta Hamden, Joan Hampton, Jane Copperstone, Joan Leitgeb. BOYS' QUARTET Left to right: Kenneth Tharp, Donald Kolterman, Robert Brodd, Garth Hengen. BOYS’ OCTETTE ,eft to right: Robert Copperstone. Kenneth Tharp. Donald Kol-erman. Larry Chelberg. Howard Rasmussen, Robert Brodd, Ber-lard Volkmer. Garth Hengen. GIRLS’ TRIPLE TRIO Left to right: Donna Jean Johnson. Mari Lu Magnuson. Janice Dickinson, Sharon Ellsberry, Sally Beranek. Margaret Bern, Patricia Gerdts. Lorraine Poett, Judith Williams.