Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1960 volume:

THUNDERBIRD I960 WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL To the many precious things that, taken together, mean Wahoo High to us , . . the strange lost feeling of the first day ... the hollow echo of a deserted hall . . . the bustling activity at passing periods . . . the thrill of the football games . . . singing on the buse . . . the smell of the chem. lab. . . . the excitement of a pep rally ... the dances in the gym ... the friendship of a teacher ... the companionship of school clubs ... the fun of class plays . . . the triumph of crowning the Annual King and Queen ... to these unforgettable things we dedicate this 1960 Thunderbird. P. Lindquist F. Vybiral This is your 1960 Thunderbird presented to you through the efforts of the staff. We hope it will give a picture of all around activities at Wahoo High. Working to meet the deadline were co-editors, Patty Lindquist and Frank Vybiral; Directors of Layout, Carole Krajicel and Leon Olsen; Business Manager. Edna Pieper; Director of Theme, Mary Ann Vrana; Director of Athletic Activities, Frank Lehmkuhl; Director of Photography. Don Proett; Director of Music Activities. Gloria Cameron; Director of Special Activities, Shirley Pearson and Rich Vybiral; Typists, Rose Marie Lapour, Katherine Styskal, Jeanette Eads, and Maeann Benson. Mrs. Stromberg, our sponsor put much effort into our annual and helped us make many decisions. CO-EDITORS S T A F F MAJORETTES M U S I c DRUM MAJORETTE: Rose Ann Cribbett. MAJORETTES, Left to Right: Betty Striggow, Carole Krajicek, Sharon Anderson. MARCHING BAND BACK ROW, Left to Right: Leon Olsen, Mr. Crandell, Kent Schulz, Mike Haessler, Gus Palmer, Linda Younker, Bonnie Sherwood, Jo Ann McKlem, Margaret Jonas, Louis Wotipka. THIRD ROW: Gary Edgar, Carol Berman, Barbara Nicholas, Paula Berg, Carol Henrichs, Donnell Zimmerman, Larry Chmelka, Sherry Roberts, Linda Dokulil, Roy Anderson, Fred Schwartz, Eugene Hallberg, Gary Rezac, Linda Kratky, Mae Ann Benson. SECOND ROW: Gloria Cameron, Mary Lynn Christenson, Laurie Meese, Lois Pearson, Ricky Copperstone, Margo Johnston, Randy Palmer, Connie Hoy, Jeanette Hogberg, Elizabeth Vybiral. FRONT ROW: Richard Kavan, Patty Lindquist, Rose Ann Cribbett, Jo Ann Rezek, Carole Krajicek, Mary Ann Vrana. CONCERT CONCERT AND MARCHING BAND The Wahoo High School Band of 1959-60 had a very busy season. The marching band started off the year with four very fine appearances. Wahoo was honored to receive another invitation to appear at the Nebraska State Fair. This involved marching through the grounds.and parading before the grandstand. The Band's best showing came on September 27 when they competed in the Ak-Sar-Ben Rodeo Band Contest. To prepare for this performance, rehearsals were held from seven until nine every morning. Several evening practices were also held. The exceptional rating of superior was received. The final showing of the band was at Harvest of Harmony in Grand Island. The band received a rating of excellent even though the competition was very stiff. Throughout the football season the band performed at all the home games. After a colorful marching season, the concert band began its work. The first of February the band gave its first winter concert. They also participated in the Class B District Contest which was held in Wahoo. BAND OFFICERS, Left to Right: Rich Kavan, Vice-Pres.; Rich Vybiral, Pres.; Connie Hoy, Treas.; Lolly Handler, Sec. BACK ROW, Left to Right: Howard Jasa, Rich Vybiral, Don Proett, Karen Chvatal, Karen Krumpus, Sharon Anderson, Ricky Erickson, Leona Coufal, Virginia White, Gary Woolman, Tommy Larson, Arthur Kavan, Jon Pearson. THIRD ROW: Warren Person, Ray Swanson, Beverly Gregg, Mary Ann Lindgren, Roger Brodd, Lolly Handler, Rich Patton, Kaye Kuhr, Nick Ludi, Pat Campbell, Bill Bronson, Naomi Proett, Ronita Swanson. SECOND ROW: Betty Striggow, Paul Snyder, Wanda Leighton, Kathleen Martin, Anne Hastert, Charles Otto, Lana Manstedt, Virginia Ferrara. FRONT ROW: Mary Parnell, Jim Hall, Cynthia Ferrara, Janice Ludi, Connie Keefer. BAND DANCE BAND BACK ROW, Left to Right: Lolly Handler, Richard Patton, Roger Brodd, Leon Olsen. SECOND ROW: Sharon Anderson, Arthur Kavan, Jon Pearson. FRONT ROW: Patty Campbell, Ronita Swanson, Virginia Ferrara, Richard Kavan, Charles Otto, Richard Vybiral, Elizabeth Vybiral, Mr. Crandell. Missing: Kathleen Rezac. INSTRUMENTAL SMALL GROUPS DRUM QUARTET, Left to Right: Linda Younker, Leon Olsen, Bonnie Sherwood, Joanne McKlem. 8 TROMBONE TRIO, Left to Right: John Pearson, Arthur Kavan, Kathy Rezac. TRUMPET TRIO, Left to Right: Roger Brodd, Richard Patton, Lolly Handler. SAXOPHONE QUARTET, Left to Right: Virginia Ferrara, FLUTE TRIO, Left to Right: Cynthia Ferrara, Janice Ludi, Lana Manstedt, Ronita Swanson, Patty Campbell. Connie Keefer. BRASS SEXTET, Left to Right: Richard Patton, Lolly Handler, Sharon Anderson, Arthur Kavan, Elizabeth Vy-biral. Missing: Richard Vybiral. FRENCH HORN QUARTET, Left to Right: Elizabeth Vybiral, Betty Striggow, Paul Snyder, Hope Taylor. CLARINET MIXED QUARTET, Left to Right: Richard Kavan, Patty Lindquist, Connie Hoy, Jeannette Hogberg. CLARINET QUARTET, Left to Right: Richard Kavan, Patty Lindquist, Rose Ann Cribbett, Gloria Cameron. GIRLS’ GLEE BACK ROW, Left to Right: Virginia White, Mary Ann Vrana, Jeanette Larson, Linda Pearson, Patricia Styskal, Connie Hoy, Marilyn Johnson. SECOND ROW: Linda Younker, Pat Campbell, Carol Duhrkop, Kathryn Smith, Marilyn Smith, Carol Johnson, Kathleen Svoboda. THIRD ROW: Judy Johnson, Patty Lindquist, Mary Parnell, Gloria Cameron, Lorraine Dvorak, Georgia Testa, Marilyn Shane. FOURTH ROW: Alyce Chapek, Kathleen Martin, Lois Swanson, Naomi Proett, Beverly Gregg, Jeanette Eads, Rose Ann Cribbett. FIFTH ROW: Mae Ann Benson, Marlene Meek, Cheryl Robbins, Leona Coufal, Alice Bouc, Mary Lynn Christenson, Edna Pieper. FRONT ROW: Lolly Handler, Sharon Anderson, Margaret Bouc, Margaret Jonas, Norma Coufal, Judy Miller, Kathleen Rezac, Mrs. Leigh. BACK ROW, Left to Right: Gus Palmer, Jim Filbrandt, Paul Peterson, Fred Pearson, James Boyles. FOURTH ROW: Fred Schwartz, Dennis Stuchlik, Jim Chloupek, Leon Olsen, Clifton Novy, Robert Aim. THIRD ROW: Bob Taylor, Jim Olander, Ray Swanson, Lyle Person, Keith Bergman, Billy Miners. SECOND ROW: Richard Patton, Jim Sanderson, Jon Pearson, Frank Vybiral, Don Wolff. FRONT ROW: Mr. Crandell, Donald Lindgren, Richard Vybiral, Gary Edgar, Donald Proett, Richard Kavan. BOYS’ GLEE CHORUS BACK ROW, Left to Right: Jeanette Eads, Beverly Gregg, Lois Swanson, Jon Pearson, Gary Edgar, Lyle Mc-Klem, Linda Pearson, Gloria Cameron, Mary Ann Vrana, Linda Younker, Judy Maly. SECOND ROW: Rose Ann Cribbett, Naomi Proett, Patty Lindquist, Richard Patton, Cliff Novy, Jim Sanderson, Frank Vybiral, Jo Ann Rezek, Connie Hoy, Pat Campbell, Marilyn Smith, Mrs. Leigh. FRONT ROW: Marlene Meek, Lolly Handler, Margaret Jonas, Daryl Rezac, Richard Vybiral, Donald Proett, Richard Kavan, Leon Olsen, Kathryn Smith, Kathleen Rezac. FRESHMAN CHORUS The freshman chorus consists of all the freshmen in school. This is the second year we’ve haa this group, and it is required of all freshmen. 11 QUARTET SEXTET LEFT TO RIGHT: Lolly Handler, Patty Lindquist, Marilyn Smith, Kathryn Smith. LEFT TO RIGHT: Beverly Gregg, Rose Ann Cribbett, Margaret Jonas, Mae Ann Benson, Mary Ann Vrana, Pat Campbell. OCTET LEFT TO RIGHT: Richard Vybiral, Cliff Novy, Richard Patton, Bob McPeck, Jim Sanderson, Donald Proett, Gary Edgar, Richard Kavan. FRESHMAN GROUP BACK ROW, Left to Right: Paul Snyder, Louis Wotipka, Marilyn Meduna, Jeanette Hogberg, Jean Larson, Margo Johnston, Roger Brodd, Larry Chmelka. FRONT ROW: Jerome Chvatal, Stanley Sty-skal, Linda Kratky, Virginia Ferrara, Elizabeth Vybiral, Connie Keefer, Arthur Kavan, Gary Larson. 12 ATHLETICS KING OF SPORTS QUEEN OF PEP LEFT TO RIGHT: Kathleen Rezac, Carole Krajicek, Jeanette Eads, Queen Jo Ann Rezek, King Jim Fleek, Bob Filbrant, Lester Miller, Fred Pearson. VARSITY FOOTBALL BACK ROW, Left to Right: Bill Fidler, Eugene Hallberg, Gus Palmer, Frank Vybiral, Orvin Nash, Duane Lehmkuhl, Frank Lehmkuhl, Dave Johnson, Bob Taylor, Lanny Larson, Lynn Erickson. SECOND ROW: Jim Filbrandt, Larry Bovill, Ron Biggerstaff, Lyle McKlem, Bob McPeck, Lee Miller, Ken Bouc, Fred Pearson, Lyle Person, Larry Eads, Bob Filbrandt. FIRST ROW: Gordon Bergman, Don Wolff, Ray Swanson, Mr. Graff, Mr. Korinek, Richard Patton, Warren Person, John Swinney, Bob Chmelka. NOT PICTURED: Jim Fleek, Lyle Thornton, Bob Chmelka. SEASON’S RECORD ♦Sept. 11 Schuyler 56 Wahoo 0 Oct. 16 Blair 33 Wahoo 7 ♦Sept. 18 Seward 13 Wahoo 7 Oct. 23 Ralston 48 Wahoo 13 •Sept. 25 David City 32 Wahoo 6 Oct. 28 Bellevue 24 Wahoo 0 Oct. 2 Valley 0 Wahoo 7 Nov. 6 Ashland 35 Wahoo 13 •Oct. 9 North Bend 18 Wahoo 0 •Home Games 14 STUDENT MANAGERS Lyle Thornton Gary Rezac CO-CAPTAINS Les Miller Jim Fleek TACKLE TROPHY WINNER Les Miller ALL-CONFERENCE Les Miller Honorable Mention: Bob McPeck, Jim Fleek FOOTBALL Although the Wahoo Warriors varsity football team didn't experience a victorious season, they had a rewarding one. This year the practice sessions began one week before school started. Early in the year, the members elected Jim Fleek and Lester Miller as the team's Co-Captains. Three members of the 59 squad were placed on the Platte Valley All-Conference teams. Lester Miller was chosen for the Platte Valley All-Conference team and received honorable mention on the World-Herald Class B team. Jim Fleek and Bob McPeck were chosen for the Platte Valley All-Conference second team. The Tackle Trophy, sponsored by the Wahoo Newspaper, was won by Lester Miller. Les had a total of 145 points. 15 16 BACK ROW, Left to Right: Mr. Graff, Richard Patton, Bob Chmelka, Jim Filbrandt, Brian Schmidt, Lester Miller, Clif Novy, Ken Bouc, Lyle Thornton, Mike Jones, Mr. Lanik. FRONT ROW: Bill Fidler, Lynn Erickson, Eugene Hallberg, Lanny Larson, Ray Swanson, Warren Person, Dave Johnson, Bob Taylor, Lee Bachand. BASKETBALL The basketball team did not have a very successful season, victory-wise, but they exhibited good sportsmanship and determination. Coaches Lanik and Graff were faced with several disciplinary problems which they took care of. They are now in the process of rebuilding the team. They hope that the experience the team gets this year will produce a successful team in the future. Dec. 4 Wahoo 40 David City 35 Jan. 22 •Wahoo 39 Waverly 40 Dec. 5 •Wahoo 37 Crete 59 Jan. 23 Wahoo 34 Weeping River 58 Dec. 11 W ahoo 36 Scribner 52 Jan. 30 •W ahoo 35 Ralston 69 Dec. 18 •Wahoo 64 Valley 48 Feb. 6 Wahoo 35 Seward 69 Jan. 8 •Wahoo 60 North Bend 53 Feb. 12 Wahoo 37 Blair 102 Jan. 9 Wahoo 53 Uni High 62 Feb. 16 Wahoo 31 Hooper 65 Jan. 15 Wahoo 33 Ashland 52 Feb. 19 •Wahoo 38 Schuyler 76 Jan. 16 W ahoo 34 York 66 •Home Games 17 JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS F R E S H T M E A A N M BACK ROW, Left to Right: Ricky Ericson, Jim Sayers, Marvin Lindquist, Mike Younker, Larry Everman. SECOND ROW: Gary Larsen, James Osterloh, Paul Toney, Larry Worrall, Richard Liliedahl, Larry Chmelka. FRONT ROW: Paul Snyder, Richard Rockwell, Rogor Brodd, Tom Dockweiler, Lynn Erickson, Mr. Korinek. BACK ROW, Left to Right: Paul Snyder, Richard Rockwell, Ronald Treptow, Larry Worrall, Mr. Anctel, Roger Brodd, Doug Dorland, Gary Ruzek. THIRD ROW: Larry Chmelka, Jim Osterloh, Mike Younker, Jim Sayers, Tom Dockweiler, Richard Liliedahl, Ricky Erickson, Bill Peglow. SECOND ROW: Bobby Morris, Neil Keiser, Jim Sandstedt, Ricky Copperstone, Gary Olsen, Lee Bronson, Gene Mathews, Roger Hoy, Eddie Erickson, Ken Schultz. FRONT ROW: Bob Schmer, Steve Shay, Gary Woolman, Mike Haessler, Ray Dokulil, Ken Chmelka, Gus Larsen, David Peterson. 18 W” CLUB OFFICERS BACK ROW: Les Miller, Secretary-Treasurer; Gary Edgar, News Reporter. FRONT ROW: Jim Fleek, President; Fred Pearson, Council; Bob McPeck, Vice-President. Missing: Richard Deadman, Council. The members of the W Club beginning at the Upper Left: Bob McPeck, Richard Patton, Ken Bouc, Rodney Rezac, Bob Chemelka, Raymond Swanson, Frank Lehmkuhl, Gary Edgar, Mike Jones, Gus Palmer, Brian Schmidt, Ron Biggerstaff, Frank Vybiral, Jim Fleek, Fred Pearson, Lyle McKlem, David Johnson, Lanny Larson, Larry Eads, Orvin Nash, Don Wolff, Dennis Strauss, Jim Filbrandt, Bob Taylor, Les Miller. FRONT ROW: Coach Graff, Coach Lanik, and Coach Korinek. t PEP CLUB BACK ROW, Left to Right: Connie Keefer, Laurie Meese, Margo Johnston, Virginia Ferrara, Regina Palmer, Bonnie Miller, Darlene Basel, Julie Schmidt, Linda Kratky, Sharon Nelson, Mary Ann Lindgren, Carol Johnson, Naomi Proett. SECOND ROW: Marilyn Shane, Judy Maly, Linda Pearson, Patty Campbell, Sharon Anderson, Marilyn Johnson, Rita Rochford, Kathleen Martin, Carol Duhrkop, Virginia White, Linda Younker, Kae Bykerk, Ronita Swanson. FRONT ROW: Richard Hawes, Judy Miller, Leona Coufal, Rose Ann Cribbett, Rose Marie Lapour, Joanne Rezek, Jean Dokulil, Lorrainne Dvorak, Gloria Cameron, Jeannette Eads, Carole Krajicek, Judy Johnson. CHEERLEADERS: Lolly Handler, Anne Hastert, Mary Parnell, Connie Hoy, Mary Lynn Christensen. Missing: Kathy Rezac. PEP CLUB COUNCIL BACK ROW, STANDING: Marilyn Johnson, Margo Johnston, Julie Schmidt, Gloria Cameron, Mr. Hawes, club sponsor; Jean Dokulil, Judy Johnson, Linda Pearson, Naomi Proett. FRONT ROW, SEATED: Sharon Anderson, Vice-President; Jo Ann Rezek, President; Carole Krajicek, Secretary; Jeannette Eads, Treasurer. PEP BAND BACK ROW, Left to right: Richard Vybiral, Patty Campbell, Warren Person, Richard Patton. SECOND ROW: Mary Ann Vrana, Gloria Cameron, Patty Lindquist, Richard Kavan, Virginia Ferrara, Mr. Crandell. FRONT ROW: Sharon Anderson, Jon Pearson, Arthur Kavan, Leon Olson, Jo Ann McKlem. CHEERLEADERS Six cheerleaders are elected in the spring of each year by the members of the Pep Club and W Club. Any member of the Pep Club is eligible to try out. Cheerleaders this year are left to right: Kathy Rezac, Lolly Handler, Ann Hastert, Mary Parnell, Connie Hoy, Mary Lynn Christensen. CHIEFTAIN STAFF STUDENT COUNCIL Representatives of each class make up this governing body. The council sponsored the Freshman Mixer Dance. Lester Miller was elected President of the council; Dennis Strauss, Vice-President; and Edna Pieper, Secretary-Treasurer. Those on the Student Council are STANDING left to right: Edna Pieper, Dennis Strauss, Lester Miller, Bob Cooper. SECOND ROW: Sharon Anderson, Lanny Larson, Mr. Ackerman, Cliff Novy. FRONT ROW: Ricky Erickson, Roger Brodd, Gary Rezac. The school paper, the Chieftain, was published every three weeks by this staff. The staff included editors, artists, reporters, office practice class, mimeo-graphers, and distributors. The staff brought news, sports, gossip, and jokes to the school. BACK ROW, Left to right: Kathleen Swoboda, Alice Bouc, Jean Dokulil, Edna Pieper, Sharon Etherington, Kathryn Smith, Lorraine Dvorak, Carol Duhrkop, Kathryn Styskal, Mr. Hawes. SECOND ROW: Jeanette Eads, Frank Vybiral, Kathleen Rezac, Carole Krajicek, Connie Hoy, Mary Ann Vrana, Marilyn Shane, Richard Kavan, Virginia Ferrara, Mary Parnell. FRONT ROW: Lester Miller, Gloria Cameron, Lolly Handler, Jo Ann Rezek, Dennis Strauss, Maeann Benson, Rose Ann Cribbett, Patty Lindquist, Jim Fleek. LIBRARY CLUB BACK ROW, Left to Right: Georgia Testa, Sharon Nelson, Judy Johnson, Mary Parnell, Richard Vybiral, Gary Edgar, Frank Vybiral, Gloria Cameron, Linda Pearson, Marilyn Shane. SECOND ROW: Norma Cou-fal, Patty Lindquist, Kaye Kuhr, Hope Taylor, Mary Arm Lindgren, Patty Styskal, Jo Ann McKlem, Jean Dokulil, Rose Marie Lapour, Sharon Anderson. FRONT ROW: Margaret Jonas, Mrs. Hansson, Leona Cou-fal. SEATED: Naomi Proett, Secretary-Treasurer; Mary Ann Vrana, President; Laurel Handler, Vice-President. The Library Club, sponsored by Mrs. Hanson, is in its third year at Wahoo High. The club elected as their officers: Mary Ann Vrana, President; Lolly Handler, Vice-President; Naomi Proett. Secretary-Treasurer. The group attended the annual Librarians Convention, which was held at York. Eight new members were initiated into the club, which gives it a total of 27. The club plans many more activities for the last half of the year. LIBRARIANS Patty Lindquist, Richard Vybiral, Gloria Cameron. 24 SCIENCE CLUB BACK ROW, Left to Right: Virginia White, Anne Hastert, Rose Ann Cribbett, John Swinney, Bob Justsen, Bob Cooper, Brian Schmidt, Bill Miners, Ray Swanson, Donald Lindgren, Bob Bramble, Gus Palmer. SECOND ROW: Paul Snyder, Ricky Erickson, Jo Ann McKlem, Gary Edgar, Cliff Novy, Jim Sanderson, Richard Patton, Bill Brown. FRONT ROW: Rose Marie Lapour, Lynn Erickson, Bob Taylor, Lolly Handler, Dennis Strauss, Mr. Knox, Bill Fidler. The Science Club, sponsored by Mr. Knox, had the largest membership ever. Any student who is interested in science may become a member. The only requirement for membership is that you make one or more scientific projects during the year. This year the club sponsored a Science Fair where numerous projects were exhibited. The officers of the club were Dennis Strauss, President; Gary Edgar, Vice-President; Laurel Handler, Secretary-Treasurer. SCIENCE PROJECT Gary Edgar, Dennis Strauss, Bob Taylor. 25 COUNTY GOVERNMENT The annual Cornhusker Boys' and Girls’ County Government was held on March 24. The purpose of this day is to educate the participants in the operation of county government. Students were divided into the Nationalist and Federalist parties with Mr. Sims in charge. A primary election was held with the winners speaking at a general assembly. The results of the general election are as follows: Clerk, R. Rezac; Clerk of District Court, tie, S. Anderson, M. Johnson; Registrar of Deeds, R. Aim; Treasurer, C. Hoy; Sheriff, G. Edgar; Assessor, R. Kavan; L. Pearson; Attorney, D. Strauss; Judge, L. Larson; Superintendent of Schools, L. Handler; Supervisors, L. Eads, R. Anderson, P. Peterson, R. Bramble. SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club is a newly organized club. It was organized for the promotion of the speaking of Spanish, and to create interest in and promote a better understanding of Spanish speaking people and their culture. Members of the club must have had at least one year of Spanish with a grade average of C or above. The officers were President, Gary Edgar; Vice President, Richard Patton; Secretary, Lanny Larson; Treasurer, Cliff Novy. BACK ROW, Left to Right: C. Otto, F, Schwartz, K. Bouc, L. Bachand, D, Lehmkuhl, L. Person, D. Lindgren, J. Swinney, J. Sanderson, D. Strauss, B. Schmidt. THIRD ROW: J. Wotipka, R. Zimola, E. Hallberg, D. Johnson, R. Swanson, W. Person, L. Ericson, B. Brown, K. Chvatal, M. Bouc, M. Shane, B. Gregg. SECOND ROW: D. Rezac, J. McKlem, B. Sherwood, K. Bykerk, L. Younker, M. Parnell, M. Christensen, R. Swanson, J. Johnson, K. Kuhr, Miss Nesmith. FRONT ROW: B. Fidler, M. Jones, C. Hoy, L. Handler, R. Patton, C. Novy, G. Edgar, M. Jonas, M. Lindgren, S. Nelson, N. Proett. BACK ROW, Left to Right: Lanny Larson, Leon Olsen, Gary Edgar, Frank Lehmkuhl, Brian Schmidt. SECOND ROW: Lee Bachand, Gloria Cameron, Anne Hastert, Lolly Handler. FRONT ROW: Katherine Styskal, Frank Vybiral, Jo Ann Rezek, Dennis Strauss, Edna Pieper. SCHOLASTIC CLUB On January 30, 1960, thirty-three students were awarded scholastic letters. The event took place during intermission of the Wahoo-Ralston basketball game. The awards were presented by Chamber of Commerce President, Jack Christensen and Chamber secretary, Howell Roberts. A project of the club this year was to bestow the title ‘Teen of the Week' upon those students outstanding in scholarship, music, or athletics. A picture of the persons chosen for this honor was placed in the local newspaper. President, Frank Vybiral; Vice-President, Dennis Strauss; Secretary-Treasurer, Jo Ann Rezek; Sponsor, Mr. Ackerman. BACK ROW, Left to Right: Eugene Hallberg, Bill Fidler, Mike Jones, Clif Novy, Richard Patton, Jim Sanderson. SECOND ROW: Bill Brown, Don Lindgren, Lyle Person, Karen Chvatal, Mary Jane Kadlec, Warren Person, Gary Rezac. FRONT ROW: Kaye Kuhr, Mary Lindgren, Margaret Jonas, Mary Parnell, Linda Younker, Betty Strig-gow. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY On November 13 and 14 the Junior Class presented the play, Rest Assured.” The play tells the story of a wealthy old tyrant, Mr. Morlock, who refuses to allow his daughter to marry the son of a poor immigrant. A dream in which he encounters several spiritual characters, including Lucifer, convinces him that unless he changes his ways his soul will be going down below. He repents and the cloud of gloom that surrounded the family disappears, changing everyone's life to happiness. Those appearing in the play were Jessica, Marilyn Johnson; Mildred, Jo Anne McKlem; Mrs. Morlock, Lolly Handler, Mary, Connie Hoy; Miss Akers, Anne Hastert; Mrs. Schmaltz, Pat Campbell; Martha, Rita Rochford; Mrs. Fricke, Kathleen Martin; Mr. Morlock, Dennis Strauss; Joe, Gary Edgar; Luigi, Lee Bachand; Lucifer, Brian Schmidt; George, Ken Bouc; Jake, Rodney Rezac; Dr. Brown, Lanny Larson; Mr. Black. Jim Lehr; Student Director, Pat Styskal; and Stage Managers, Bob Taylor and Larry Eads. SOPHOMORES Richard Rockwell, President Jean Larson, Vice President Virginia Ferrara, Secretary-Treasurer JUNIORS Lolly Handler, President Connie Hoy, Vice President Lee Bachand, Secretary-Treasurer Richard Patton, President Lyle Person, Vice President Jim Nalezinek, Secretary-Treasurer UNDERCLASSMEN FRESHMEN BACK ROW, Left to right: Darlene Basel, Jeanette Kuhr, Thomas Dockweiler, Roger Brodd, Carol Berman, Loretta Kastl, Larry Chmelka, Carol Boyles, Arthur Kavan, Richard Liliedahl, Nancy Filbrandt. SECOND ROW: Margo Johnston, Verla Lehmkuhl, Evelyn Flessner, Jeanette Hogberg, Jean Larson, Donna Barry, Larry Evermann, Gary Larson, Leonard Bouc, Virginia Ferrara. FRONT ROW: Jerome Chvatal, Connie Keefer, Jerry Brown, Patricia Jonas, Karen Krumpus, Margie Eliason, Doug Dorland, Ricky Erickson, Linda Kratky, Marla Benson. FRESHMAN V CLASS 30 BACK ROW, Left to right: Laurie Meese, Lois Swanson, Julie Schmidt, Marvin Lindquist, Larry Worrall, Richard Rockwell, Ronald Swoboda, Ronald Treptow, Margo Palensky, Bonnie Miller, Jean Rerucha. SECOND ROW: Marilyn Meduna, Larry Young, Laura Rood, Twila Shalon, Jim Sayers, Louis Wotipka, Regina Palmer, Joan Rejda, Julia Sindelar, Jim Osterloh, Mr. Lanik. FRONT ROW: Paul Synder, Elizabeth Vybiral, Betty Nielson, Gary Ruzek, Alan Smith, Bill Peglow, Mike Younker, Steve Snelling, Stanley Styskal, Joan Zimola. SOPHOMORE CLASS BACK ROW, Left to right: Alyce Chapek, John Bendz, Mike Jones, Bob Chmelka, John Crisman, Jim Filbrandt, Joe Kralik, Kae Bykerk, James Carlstrom, John Jonas, Judy Johnson. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Stromberg, Mary Lynn Christensen, Kaye Kuhr, Jim Boyles, Bruce Brown, Dave Johnson, LeRoy Cuda, Duane Lehmkuhl, Eugene Hallberg, Beverly Gregg, Orletha Fujan. FRONT ROW: Carol Ann Johnson, Bill Brown, Bill Fidler, Lynn Ericson, Margaret Jonas, Karen Chvatal, Larry Beranek, Janice Dokulil, Donna Mae Brabec, Norma Coufal. BACK ROW, Left to right: Ronita Swanson, Beverly Rademacher, Donald Lindgren, Jack Morgan, Lyle Person, Chuck Otto, Jim Sanderson, John Swinney, Donald Wolff, Bonnie Sherwood, Mary Parnell. SECOND ROW: Georgia Testa, Marlene Meek, Warren Person, Ray Swanson, Clifton Novy, Richard Patton, James Nalezinek, Orvin Nash, Sharon Nelson, Cheryl Robbins. FRONT ROW: Dick Schmidt, Marilyn Shane, Hope Taylor, Linda Younker, Naomi Proett, Judie Maly, Mary Ann Lindgren, Lois Pearson, Gary Rezac. 33 BACK ROW, Left to right: Dorothy Hughes, John Casey, Richard Flessner, Richard Johnson, Larry Eads, Ronnie Anderson, Gary Edgar, Kenny Bouc, Daryl Brabec, Richard Kavan, Howard Jasa, Gordon Bergman, Ann Hastert. FRONT ROW: Sharon Anderson, Lolly Handler, Marilyn Johnson, Connie Hoy, Bob Bonow, Bob Aim, Patty Campbell, Margaret Bouc, Carol Duhrkop, Mary Jane Kadlec, Lee Bachand. Juniors not pictured: Larry Bovill and Robert Bramble. 34 BACK ROW, Left to right: Jeanette Larson, Virginia White, Rodney Rezac, Lanny Larson, Gordon Slama, Brian Schmidt, Paul Peterson, Lyle Thornton, Dennis Leighton, Kathleen Martin, Patricia Styskal, Mrs. Worrall. FRONT ROW: Rita Rochford, Daryl Rezac, Fred Schwartz, John Wotipka, Jim Lehr, Jo Ann McKlem, Richard Tomes, Linda Pearson, Bob Taylor, Dennis Strauss, Richard Zimola, Betty Striggow. Fashion Plate PRESIDENT DONALD PROETT Academic Don Class Officer 2, Treas. 4, Pres.; Basketball 2; Small Vocal Groups 1,2,3,4; Boys' Glee 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; County Government 3; Boys' State 3; Class Play 3; Honor Roll 2,3; Band 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Track 3. s E N I O R S VICE-PRESIDENT RICHARD DEADMAN General Rich Class Officer 4, Vice-Pres.; Basketball 4; W Club 3,4, Council Representative; Track 3L, Clover Park School, Tacoma, Washington, 1,2. SECRETARY MAEANN BENSON Commercial Maeann Class Officer 4, Sec.; Small Vocal Groups 2,4; Girls' Glee 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftan Staff 4, Co-Editor; Class Play 1,3; Honor Roll 3; Band 2,3, 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Pep Club 1. TREASURER AUGUSTUS PALMER General Gus Class Officer 4, Treas.; Basketball 2; Football 1L, 2, 4L; Boys' Glee 3,4; Science Club 2,4; Class Play 1; W Club 4; Band 3,4; Track 1L, 2. 37 SENIORS CHARLES ANDERSON Genera 1 Charlie KEITH BERGMAN General Keith Basketball 1L; Football 1L; Boys' Glee 2,3,4; Science Club 1,2. RONALD BIGGERSTAFF General Ron Basketball 1L,2,3,4; Football 1L, 2,3L,4L; County Government 3; Prom Server 2; W Club 3,4; Track 1,2,3. ALICE MARIE BOUC Commercial Alice Girls' Glee 1,2,3,4; Chieftain Staff 4; Library Club 1,2,3; Class Play 1; Office 3,4. GLORIA CAMERON Academic Gloria Girls' Glee 1,2,4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 3,4; Library Club 2,3,4; Scholastic Club 3,4; Class Play 1,3; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3, 4; Pep Club 3,4, Council; Instrumental Small Groups 4. JIM CHLOUPEK General Jim Football 1L, 2; Boys' Glee 4; Class Play 1; Honor Roll 4; Track 2. 38 ROBERT COOPER General Bob Student Council 4; Science Club 4; County Government 3; Nebraska City High 1,2. JEAN DOKULIL Commercial Jean Student Council 2; Chieftain Staff 3; Library Club 1,2,3, Vice-Pres. 4; County Government 3; Class Play 1; Honor Roll 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Council. LEONA COUFAL Academic Leona Girls' Glee 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Class Play 1; Honor Roll 3,4; Band 4; Pep Club 2,3, 4; Office 2,3,4. LORRAINE DVORAK Commercial Lorraine Girls' Glee 3,4; Chieftain Staff 4; Girls' State, Malmo, 3; Honor Roll 2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4, Malmo 1. ROSE ANN CRIBBETT Commercial Rose Ann Small Vocal Groups 4; Girls' Glee 2,3,4; Majorette 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Science Club 1,2,3, 4; Prom Server 2; Class Play 3; Honor Roll 3,4; Pep Band 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Instrumental Small Groups 4; Chorus 2,3,4. JEANNETTE EADS Commercial Jeannette Girls' Glee 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 3, Sec-Treas.; Chieftain Staff 3,4; County Government 3; Prom Server 2; Class Play 1; Honor Roll 3,4; Pep Club 1, Council 2,3, Treas. 4; Chorus 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Office 4. 39 SHARON ETHERINGTON Commercial Sharon Girls' Glee 1; Honor Roll 4. ROBERT FILBRANDT General Bob Basketball 1L,3L,4; Football 1L, 3L; Prom Server 2; W Club 3; Track 1L,3L; Homecoming Candidate 4. JAMES FLEEK JOHN HOHL General Jim General Class Officer 3, Vice-Pres.; Football 1; Band 1. Basketball 1L,2L,3L,4; Football 1L,2L,3L,4L; County Government 3; Prom Server 2; Class Play 3; W Club 2,3,4, Pres.; Track 1L,2L,3L; Homecoming King 4. ROBERT JUSTSEN John General Bob Science Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1,2,3; Class Play 1; Band 1. 40 w £ o CAROLE KRAJICEK Commercial Carole Girls' Glee 3; Majorette 4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4; County Government 3; Prom Server 2; Class Play 1,3; Honor Roll 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Sec.; Homecoming Candidate 4. s E N I O R S ROSE MARIE LAPOUR Commercial Rose Marie Girls' Glee 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Science Club 1,2,3,4; Student Assistant Librarian 1,2,3,4; Class Play 1, 3; Honor Roll 3. PATRICIA LINDQUIST Academic Pat Class Officer 2, Vice-Pres.; Small Vocal Groups 3,4; Annual Staff 4, Co-Editor; State Music Clinic 4; Honor Roll 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Instrumental Small Groups 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Office 2. FRANK LEHMKUHL Academic Frank Basketball, Student Manager 2L, 3L, 4; Football 1L,2L,3L,4L; Annual Staff 4; Science Club 1, 2; Scholastic Club 3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3. LYLE McKLEM General Lyle Football 3,4L; Boys' Glee 2; County Government 3; Class Play 1; W Club 4; Chorus 2,4. 41 SENIORS ROBERT McPECK General Bob Basketball 1L,3L,4L; Football 1L, 2L,3L,4L; Small Vocal Groups 3,4; Boys' Glee 1,2,3; County Government 3; W Club 2,3,4, Vice-Pres.; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3. JUDY MILLER Academic Judy Girls' Glee 2,3,4; Class Play 1; Honor Roll 1,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. LESTER MILLER General Les Basketball 3L,4L; Football 3L,4L; Boys' Glee 3; County Government 3; Class Play 3; W Club 3,4, Sec.; Student Council 4, Pres.; Track 3L; Tecumseh 1; Nebraska City 2. WILLIAM MINERS Academic Bill Basketball 3; Boys' Glee 3,4; Science Club 3,4; County Government 3; Class Play 3; Honor Roll 3,4. ROBERT NELSON General Class Play 3. Bob LEON OLSEN Academic Leon Boys' Glee 2,3,4; Dance Band 2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4; State Music Clinic 4; Scholastic Club 3,4; Class Play 1,3; Honor Roll 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Instrumental Small Groups 1,2,3,4. 42 JAMES OLANDER General Jim Boys' Glee 2,3,4; County Government 3; Class Play 3. FREDERICK PEARSON General Fred Basketball 1L,2,3; Football 1L, 2L,3,4; Boys' Glee 4; County Government 3; Prom Server 2; Class Play 1; W Club 2,3,4; Track 1; Homecoming Candidate 4. JON PEARSON General Jon Boys' Glee 2,3,4; Dance Band 3, 4; County Government 3; Prom Server 2; Pep Band 3,4; Band 2, 3,4; Track 2; Chorus 2,3,4; Instrumental Small Groups 3,4; Benson High 1. SHIRLEY PEARSON Academic Shirley Class Officer 2, Sec. 3, Sec-Treas.; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 1; Scholastic Club 3,4; County Government 3; Class Play 3, Student Director; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1; Office 3,4. EDNA PIEPER Commercial Edna Girls' Glee 4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 4, Sec-Treas.; Chieftain Staff 4; Scholastic Club 3,4; Honor Roll 3,4; Tecumseh High School 1,2. KATHLEEN REZAC Academic Kathy Class Officer 1, Treas.; Girls' Glee 2,3,4; Dance Band 3,4; Cheerleader 4; Chieftain Staff 3, 4; County Government 3; Prom Server 2; Class Play 1; Pep Band 3; Chorus 2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Instrumental Groups 3,4; Homecoming Candidate. 43 JOSEPHINE REZEK Academic JoAnn Class officer 1, Sec.; Girls' Glee 2,3; Chieftain Staff 1,2,3, 4, Co-Editor; Scholastic Club 3, Sec-Treas., 4; Class Play 1,3, Student Director; Girls' State 3; County Government 3; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; Pep Club 1, Council 2,3, Vice-Pres. 4, Pres.; Office 4; Homecoming Queen 4. KATHRYN SMITH Academic Kathryn Class Officer 1, Pres.; Small Vocal Groups 2,3,4; Girls' Glee 1,2,4; Chieftain Staff 4; County Government 3; Prom Server 2; Class Play 1; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4. LARRY SAYERS General Larry Mead High 1,2,3. MARILYN SMITH Academic Marilyn Small Vocal Groups 2,3,4; Girls' Glee 1,2,4; County Government 3; Prom Server 2; Honor Roll 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Class Play 1. DENNIS STUCHLIK General Dennis Boys' Glee 1,4; Class Play 1; Band 1,2. 44 SENIORS KATHERINE STYSKAL Academic Katherine Girls' Glee 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Scholastic Club 3,4; Class Play 1; Honor Roll 2,3,4; Band 4; Chorus 4. MARY ANN VRANA Academic Mary Ann Small Vocal Groups 4; Girls' Glee 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Library Club 2,3,4, Pres.; County Government 3; Prom Server 2; Class Play 1, 3; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3, Council, 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; Pep Band 4. LOIS SWANSON General Lois Girls' Glee 4; Honor Roll 4; Chorus 4; Glenwood, Minnesota 1,2,3. FRANK VYBIRAL Academic Frankie Class Officer 3, Pres.; Basketball 1L; Football 1L,2,3,4L; Boys' Glee 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4, Co-Editor; Student Council 1; Chieftain Staff 3,4; Science Club 1,2, Vice-Pres., 3; Library Club 2, Pres., 3,4; Scholastic Club 3, Pres., 4; County Government 3; Prom Server 2; Class Play 1,3; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; W Club 4; Chorus 4. KATHLEEN SWOBODA Commercial Kathleen Girls' Glee 4; Chieftain Staff 4; Honor Roll 4; Office 4; St. Wenceslaus 1,2. RICHARD VYBIRAL Academic Rich Class Officer 2, Pres.: Small Vocal Groups 2,3,4; Dance Band 2,3,4; Boys' Glee 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; State Music Clinic 4; Science Club 1; Library Club 2, 3,4; Class Play 1,3; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Band 2,3,4, Pres.; Chorus 2,3,4; Instrumental Small Groups 3,4; County Government 3. 45 BOARD OF EDUCATION G. R. NICHOLAS, A.B., M.E. Superintendent of Schools JOHN J. EDSTROM Vice President of The Board of Education, Attorney NEVA OTTO Secretary of The Board of Education G. R. HALLIBURTON Osteopath FRANKLIN J. COOK Farmer and Feeder L. E. HULT Mortician and Businessman ROBERT YARMON Electrician H. E. HEDLUND President of The Board of Education, Veterinarian 46 FACULTY OLIVE WORRALL, B.S..B.E. Home Economics, English I Sponsor of Junior Class RICHARD HAWES, B.A., M.E. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Office Practice, Typing, Sponsor of Pep Club and Chieftain DEAN THIESFELD, B.A., M.A. Bench Woodworking, Farm and Home Mechanics, Machine Woodworking, Mechanical Drawing, Arts and Crafts KATHRYN HANSSON, B.S. Biology, English I, Librarian, Sponsor of Library Club 47 BURL GRAFF, B.S. Algebra, Geometry Track, Assistant Football and Basketball Sponsor of W Club K. P. ACKERMAN, B.S., M.E. Principal Student Council Advisor EDGAR KNOX, B.A. Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, Sponsor of Senior Class and Science Club JOCELYN STROMBERG, B.A. English III and IV, Typing, Contest Dramatics, Sponsor of Sophomore Class and Thunderbird FACULTY DENNIS KORINEK, B.S. Speech, Drivers Education, Physical Education, Football, Freshman Basketball, Assistant Track Coach RAY LANK, B.S. World Geography, Modern Problems, General Science Basketball, Assistant Junior High Football and Track Coach, Freshman Sponsor HARLAND SIMS, A.B. World, History, American History, Modem Problems BARBARA NESMITH, B.S. Spanish, English II Dramatics, Sponsor of Spanish Club MARTIN CRANDELL, B.M.E., M.M. Band, Boys' Glee Instrumental Small Groups CAROLYN LEIGH, B.M.E. Chorus, Girls' Glee Vocal Small Groups CUSTODIANS STANLEY TAYLOR WILLIAM TAYLOR COMMENCEMENT Frank Vybiral Gloria Cameron SENIOR CLASS SERVICE May 29, 1960 8:00 P.M. ORDER OF SERVICE ♦PROCESSIONAL, Pomp and Circumstance Elgar...........Margaret Mary Jonas ♦INVOCATION........The Reverend A. J. Cornell SELECTION, The Finlandia Hymn ........Sibelius --Boys' Octette ADDRESS, The Abiding Presence . . The Reverend E. J. Nickerson SELECTION, Prayer of The Music Maker Grace Floering.... Girls' Quartet ♦BENEDICTION.......The Reverend A. J. Cornell ♦RECESSIONAL.......Margaret Mary Jonas Vocal Music Director...........Mrs. Robert Leigh COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES June 3, 1960 8:00 P.M. PROGRAM ♦Processional, Pomp and Circumstance . . . . Elgar Selections, Trimphal March from Quo Vadis --Miklos Rozsa ManninVeen A Manx Tone Poem. .Haydn Wood Band Director................Martin L. Crandell Address, Things You Could Have Learned —Frank Vybiral Selection, Father Thou Who Art in Heaven Russell J. Brown...............Patricia Lindquist Address, It's Up To You ..........Gloria Cameron Selection, Opening Theme of Tschaikowsky's Piano Concerto No. 8 ..............Richard Vybiral Presentation of Scholarships . . . . K. P. Ackermann Presentation of Class of 1960 . . . . G. R. Nicholas Presentation of Diplomas..........Dr. H. E. Hedlund ♦ America .......................Audience ♦Recessional ....................Band BACK ROW, Left to Right: Jim Chloupek, Bob Cooper, Jon Pearson, Richard Deadman, Ron Biggerstaff, Lester Miller, Bob Nelson, Fred Pearson. SECOND ROW: Shirley Pearson, Rose Ann Cribbett, Gus Palmer, Don Proett, Leon Olsen, Jim Olander, Bill Miners, Keith Bergman, Charles Anderson. FRONT ROW: Edna Pieper, Lorraine Dvorak, Jean Dokulil, Leona Coufal, Gloria Cameron, Alice Bouc, MaeAnn Benson, Judy Miller. SENIORS OF I960 BACK ROW, Left to Right: Jim Fleek, Bob Justsen, Bob Filbrandt, Dennis Stuchlik, Bob McPeck, Lyle McKlem, Larry Sayers, John Hohl. SECOND ROW: Pat Lindquist, Kathryn Styskal, Mary Ann Vrana, Frank Vybiral, Frank Lehmkuhl, Richard Vybiral, Sharon Etherington, JoAnn Rezek, Nancy May. FRONT ROW: Kathleen Swoboda, Rose Marie Lapour, Jeanette Eads, Carole Krajicek, Lois Swanson, Marilyn Smith, Kathryn Smith, Kathy Rezac. AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP Winner--Frank Vybiral Alternates--Frank Lehmkuhl, Patricia Lindquist, Leon Olsen, Shirley Pearson NEBRASKA STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Mary Ann Vrana PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP, CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY Frank Lehmkuhl ST. MARY HONOR TUITION SCHOLARSHIP Katherine Styskal UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA WORK-SCHOLARSHIP Frank Vybiral UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP Leon Olsen, Frank Vybiral LUTHER JUNIOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP-DRAMATICS Kathryn Smith, Marilyn Smith LUTHER JUNIOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP-SCIENCE William Miners LUTHER JUNIOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP-MUSIC Richard Vybiral NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Frank Lehmkuhl, JoAnn Rezek HONOR AWARDS FOR SCHOLARSHIP Seniors: Frank Lehmkuhl, Shirley Pearson, Edna Pieper, Lois Swanson, Richard Vybiral Juniors: Lee Bachand, Lolly Handler, Mary Jane Kadlec, Dennis Strauss, Betty Striggow Sophomores; Karen Chvatal, Donald Lindgren, Clif Novy, Richard Patton, Allen Pichon Freshmen: Carol Berman, Jeanette Kuhr, Jean Larson, Gary Larson, Richard Rockwell PERFECT ATTENDANCE Seniors: Juniors: Sophomores: Freshmen: DRAMATICS Leona Coufal, Lorraine Dvorak, Frank Lehmkuhl, Shirley Pearson, Donald Proett, Kathleen Swoboda, Frank Vybiral Dorothy Hughes, Paul Peterson, Patricia Styskal Larry Beranek, James Boyles, Bill Brown, Kaye Bykerk, Jim Carlstrom, Alyce Chapek, Le-Roy Cuda, Eugene Hallberg, John Jonas, Mike Jones, Marlene Meek, Sharon Nelson, Lois Pearson, Naomi Proett, Gary Rezac, Georgia Testa Darlene Basel, Larry Evermann, Evelyn Flessner, Jeanette Hogberg, Pat Jonas, Verla Lehmkuhl, Marvin Lindquist. Joan Rejda, Jean Rerucka, Twila Shalon, Steven Snelling BAND Seniors: Frank Vybiral, Marilyn Smith Juniors: Dennis Strauss. JoAnne McKlen MUSIC Music Master: Richard Vybiral VOCAL MUSIC Senior: Don Proett Junior: Gary Edgar Sophomore: Margaret Jonas Freshmen: Elizabeth Vybiral Senior: Rose Ann Cribbett Junior: Patty Campbell Sophomore: Mary Lindgren Freshmen: Virginia Ferrara JOURNALISM Chieftain: JoAnn Rezek, Maeann Benson Thunderbird: Frank Vybiral, Patty Lindquist LIBRARY COMMERCIAL Mary Ann Vrana, Rose Marie Lapour, Jo Anne McKlem, Senior: Edna Pieper Linda Pearson, Bonnie Sherwood, Gloria Cameron Junior: Mary Jane Kadlec, Betty Striggow HOME ECONOMICS Betty Crocker Award: Nancy May Crisco Award: Joan Rejda III JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The Stork Club Theme was carried out at the Junior-Senior Banquet held at the Presbyterian Church May 6 which was attended by 140 faculty members, juniors, and seniors. Guests were called by numbers and shown to their tables by head waiter Jim Sanderson. All the tables were decorated with arrangements of white and lavender lilacs and tulips in a variety of colors, placed in top hats. Black and silver candles were placed on either side of the flowers. Table appointments were carried out in the Stork Club theme. The first floor show was presented between courses of the banquet and the following celebrities were introduced: Loretta Young, junior class president, Lolly Handler; Jack Benny, senior class president, Don Proett; Jack Paar, Gary Edgar; the Lennon Sisters, Marilyn and Kathryn Smith, Lolly Handler, and Patty Lindquist; Charlie Weaver, Sharon Anderson; Jose Melis, Richard Vybiral. Following dessert, the second floor show included; Carl Riner, Leon Olson; Hal Holbrook, Frankie Vybiral; guitar and song, Dennis Leigjiton; The Juke Box Royalty and the Modemaires, Richard Kavan, Kathryn Smith, Lolly Handler, and Richard Vybiral. The evening closed with group singing led by Mr. Crandall, accompanied by Mrs. Leigh. COTTON CARNIVAL 'Cotton Carnival was the appropriate name given the style show April 12th, because each girl’s dress was made of cotton. Various colors, designs, and trims were seen throughout the show. The first year girls used all the same patterns, but their own choice of materials; while the second year class used their own choice of patterns and materials. Sharon Anderson was chosen Cotton Princess to reign over the show. Also in the evening s entertainment were musical selections, and refreshments were served after the show. IV On April 21 and 22 the District Music Contest was held in Wahoo. Wahoo took part and received eleven superiors, eleven excellents, and two goods. Those receiving one's were boys' octet, girls' quartet, girls' sextet, flute trio, trumpet quartet, Richard and Elizabeth Vybiral--piano duet, Beverly Gregg--vocal solo, Gary Edgar--vocal solo, Richard Vybiral--piano solo, Richard Patton--trumpet solo, and Virginia Ferarra--saxophone solo. SPEECH CONTEST Twelve students from Wahoo High School traveled to Schuyler, Nebraska, March 15 for the District Speech Contest. Those receiving one’s were Frank Vybiral, Mary Ann Vrana, Leon Olsen, Jo Ann Rezek, and Lester Miller in the one-act play; Frank Vybiral in Poetry, Leon Olsen in Extemporaneous Speaking, and Mary Ann Vrana in Prose Literary. Receiving two's were Maeann Benson, Bill Miners, Dennis Strauss, Gloria Cameron, and Pat Campbell in Oral Reading of Drama, Gloria Cameron in Interpretation of Public Address, Lois Swanson in Original Public Address, Don Proett in Radio and TV News Commentary, and Jo Ann Rezek in Discussion. Frank Vybiral and Mary Ann Vrana received superior actor and actress awards in the one-act play. SNEAK TRIP On the Prowl The Annual Senior Educational Day, more commonly known as Sneak Day, was held April 30. The Seniors left Lincoln Friday at 11 p.m. and arrived in Denver early the next morning where the 1,210 students from their special train piled into buses and were off to breakfast at the University of Denver Student Union. The Seniors saw many points of interest. Among these were: the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Ghost Town, pottery-making, Seven Falls, the Garden of the Gods, where they had a chuck wagon dinner, and the Broadmoor Zoo. They also saw such well known mountains as Pikes Peak and Cheyenne Mountain, as well as the famous Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs. The Seniors had the unique experience of having a bus driver who was unfamiliar with both Denver and Colorado Springs. He was, therefore, lost most of the time. The bus was always last to all the sites and late to all meals, all of which added to the excitement even more. The train left Denver Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. and arrived in Lincoln Sunday morning at 4:20 a.m. SENIOR CLASS PLAY THURSDAY NIGHT CAST FRIDAY NIGHT CAST PRODUCTION MANAGERS THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’’ The Senior Class presented the Pulitzer Prize winning play, The Diary of Anne Frank,” April 7 8. The play was directed by Mr. Charles Carlson assisted by a staff of Luther College students. The play, The Diary of Anne Frank, which was also made into an Academy Award winning movie, is the true story of a Jewish family during World War II, when the Jews had to go into hiding from the Germans. It is an ordinary down-to-earth story, for it was written by a young girl, Anne Frank. Mr. Carlson double cast part of the play cast, because more than one person fit the part well. The cast and crew are as follows: Anne Frank, Marilyn and Kathryn Smith; Margot Frank, Jeannette Eads and Shirley Pearson; Mrs. Frank, Maeann Benson and Patty Lindquist; Mr. Frank, Frank Vybiral; Mrs. Van Daan, Rose Ann Cribbett and Mary Ann Vrana; Mr. Van Daan, Lester Miller; Mr. Dussel, Richard Vybiral; Miep, Jo Ann Rezek and Carole Krajicek; Mr. Kraler, Don Proett and Bill Miners; Peter Van Daan, Leon Olson. The stage managers are Rose Marie Lapour and Katherine Styskal. Publicity chairman: Goria Cameron; Wardrobe chairman; Kathy Rezac; Property chairman: Jean Dokulil; and stage crew manager: Lyle McKlem. TRACK VARSITY BACK ROW, Left to Right: John Swinney, Jim Sanderson, Warren Person, Don Proett, Bob Chmelka, Lester Miller, Ken Bouc, Larry Eads, Mike Jones, Jim Fleek, Frank Lehmkuhl, Mr. Graff. FRONT ROW: Gary Rezac, Duane Lehmkuhl, Dave Johnson, Bob Taylor, Ray Swanson, Gordon Bergman, Rich Patton, Dennis Strauss, Eugene Hall-berg, Bill Fiedler, Jerome Chvatal. The 1960 track season proved to be somewhat unsuccessful. This year Wahoo competed in five track meets. The team won a dual-meet with Valley; went to the Midland relays; placed second in a triangular with David City and Central City; competed in the District Track Meet at Schuyler; and took fourth place in the Platte Valley Conference. The only member to qualify for the State Meet was Jim Fleek in the 100 yd. dash. The 1960 lettermen are Jim Fleek, Frank Lehmkuhl, Lester Miller, Bob Taylor, Larry Eads, Richard Patton, Larry Everman, Ron Treptow, and the student managers; Gary Rezac, Jerome Chvatal. FRESHMAN BACK ROW, Left to Right: Jerome Chvatal, Tom Dockweiler, Robert Sevasin, Marvin Lindquist, Rich Rockwell, Larry Worrall, Rich Liliedahl, Roger Brodd, Bill Peglow. FRONT ROW: Doug Dorland, Jim Sayers, G ry Larson, Larry Everman, Larry Chmelka, Ron Treptow, Mike Younker, Ricky Erickson. VIII