West Point High School - Cadet Yearbook (West Point, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1970 volume:

11. News highlights of the year. . . 1. Israeli soldiers round up Arabs in a series of raids as the Mid-East crisis simmered. 2. Sen. Edward Kennedy escaped serious injury when his car went off a bridge, but his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne, 29, died. 3. Soviet and Chinese forces clashed on the border. Six were killed in one incident. 4. Stone by stone, this 17th century church was moved from London to Fulton, Missouri, to be restored as the Winston Churchill Memorial on the campus of Westminster College. 5. Growing more hair became the in thing for followers of the new life style. 6. The New York Mets proved they were for real by winning the World Series. 7. An SDS demonstrator is punched by another student as resentment mounted against disruptive tactics of radicals. 8. The year 1969 will be recalled as the historical moment when man from the planet Earth first landed on the Moon. 9. Chosen Miss America of 1970 was Pamela Eldred from the state of Michigan. 10. The first contingent of 25,000 American troops leaves Vietnam. 11. Final rites for Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, World War II hero and 34th president, were held at Washington National Cathedral. Picture credits: United Press International Churchill Memorial by Ralph W Walker. Missouri Tourism Commission The Cadet WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL West Point, Nebraska TRI-EDITORS Peggy Albertsen Odessa Behling Marian Wascher With Great Pride.. . With great pride, the CADET staff dedicates its yearbook to Reuben Alberding who retired this year after twenty-one consecutive years of teaching at West Point High School. During these years, he taught world history and geography, economics, American government, journalism, and English. At one time or another, he served as a WEST POINTER sponsor and declam coach. Mr. Alberding was always popular with the students because of his witty puns and retelling of his many and varied experiences as a young man and as a teacher. He gained the deserved respect of his students and his colleagues because of his dedication and interest in teaching. He usually was one of the first to arrive and the last to leave the school building each school day and one often found him working throughout the weekend, too. It is difficult to assess the impact Mr. Alberding has had on West Point since he arrived here in 1949. In that time over 1000 students experienced the guiding influence of his teaching. Surely, the area has profitted from this infusion of education, the community from his sense of civic participation and religious responsibility, the profession form his dedication, and his students from his learning. The effects of a man and teacher like Mr. Alberding on our commqnity is much more than the community realizes, the loss of his services is greater than it appreciates, and its praise of him is much less than he deserves. The CADET staff wishes Mr. Alberding many years of happiness and calm retrospect, and we hope West Point NEVER forgets that we miss him very much. 2 Administration EARL LOWE Mr. Lowe, Superintendent at WPHS for one year, has a total of 20 years experience as a teacher, coach, and administrator. The schools where he was previously employed were Nodo-way, Iowa, and Firth,Brock, and Nelson, Nebraska. Mr. Lowe was a graduate of Peru State College, and received his M.A. Degree at the University of Nebraska. Mr. Lowe, Assist Mr. Gillespie Students GARY GILLESPIE Mr. Gillespie, the new principal at WPHS, was a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University and received his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration at the University of Nebraska. He previously taught at Broken Bow, Nebraska, and was principal at Walthill, Nebraska. Many improvements in the student council, modular scheduling, and the dress code were made by him. a Faculty Thomas Black--Problems in American History I and II. Fred Hirschman -Social Studies, World History. Sponsor: Sponsor CADET. B.A. Degree 8 years at WPHS. Sophomore Class. B.A. Degree. 2 years at WPHS. Instructors Prepare Students Julie Senden--Speech. Sponsor: Junior Class Play. B.S. Degree. 2 years at WPHS. Reuben Alberding--English 11 and 12. College Prep. Sponsor: Senior Class. B.A. Degree. 21 years at WPHS. Larry Marvin--German. Sponsor: German Club, Senior Susan Raduenz--English 9 and 10, Humanities. Sponsor: WEST Class Play B.S. Degree 1 year at WPHS. POINTER. B.A. Degree 2 years at WPHS. Ronald Cornwell--Algebra II, Geometry, Math IV. Assistant Football Coach, Track Coach. Sponsor: Senior Class, W-Club. B.A. Degree. 4 years at WPHS. Gaylen Meyer--Pre-Algebra, Algebra I. B.A. and M.A. Degrees. 2 years at WPHS. for Active Futures Gail Johnson--General Science. Sponsor: Junior Class. BSE Degree. 31 2 years at WPHS. James Christensen--Biology. Basketball Coach, Assistant Football Coach, P.E. Sponsor: W-Club. B.S. Degree. 3 years at WPHS. Larry Miller--Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Physical Science. Sponsor: Freshman Class. B.S. Degree. 21 2 years at WPHS. Paul Brodhagen- -Driver’s Education, Football Coach, P.E. Assistant Track Coach. Sponsor: Pep Club, Sophomore Class, W-Club. B.A. and M.A. Degrees. 1 year at WPHS. Marvin Sitorius --Vocational Agriculture. Sponsor: FFA. Dan Kelsay--Industrial Arts, Power Mechanics, Metals, As - B.S. Degree. 31 2 years at WPHS. sistant Track and Basketball Coach. B.A. Degree. 1 year at WPHS. Joan Magnusson--Home Economics, Adult Family Living. Rinda Sawyer--Physical Education, Girl’s Track Coach. B.A. Sponsor: FHA. B.S. Degree. 2 years at WPHS. Degree. 1 2 year at WPHS. Rodney Elkins - -Industrial Arts, Drafting. Sponsor: Junior Class. B.A. Degree. 2 years at WPHS. William Brown--Diversified Occu-Robert Prazak - - Typing, Shorthand, Office Pr ac - pations, Bookkeeping, General Busi - tice. Golf Coach. Sponsor: CADET. B.S. M.S. ness. Sponsor: Freshman Class. Degrees. 10 years at WPHS. B.A. Degree. 2 years at WPHS. Katherine Rice - - Vocal Music. Sponsor: Musical. B.M. Degree. 1 year at WPHS. Cecil Anderson--Instrumental Music. B.A. De- Bruce O'Callaghan--Guidance, gree. 1 year at WPHS. Wrestling Coach B.A. Degree. 1 year at WPHS. Marie Thorin--Library Science, Librarian. Sponsor: Library Club B.S. Degree. 3 years at WPHS. The teachers, one of the basic units of the school, sometimes are not appreciated. But looking closer, we can see that they are an important part of the educational process. The teachers were very cooperative in helping students understand subjects and adjust to school life. Not always serious, many teachers joined in several activities with the students. The men were again active in intramural basketball. A new twist was added, however; for two of the women teachers played on the faculty team. First Semester Student Teachers: Mr. Hawk. Mr. Schoneboom, Second Semester Student Teachers: Mr. Fey, Mr. Speece, Mr. Witty, Mr. Butler. Mrs. Volkmer, Mr. Beck. Mrs. Norma Svoboda was Principal Gillespie's secretary, and Mrs. Merna Recker was the guidance counselor secretary. Mrs. Englebart took over for Mrs. Svoboda the last weeks of school. Mrs. Ella DaMoude was a teachers’ aide for the secondary faculty, and Mrs. Arlette Engelhart was Superintendent Lowe’s secretary. Personnel at WPHS Janitors: Tony Neeson and Fred Wieneke. The cooks for the school year were MissHeiman, Mrs. Benne, and Mrs. French. 10 sdinnpvu ) PEGGY ALBERTSEN BOB C. ANDERSON BOB L. ANDERSON 50 Seniors Enroll in 1969 PEGGY ALBERTSEN: “Why can’t they all be contented like me?” Band. Vocal Music, Prom Waitress, Class Plays, Athletic Banquet Queen, Homecoming Attendant, Pep Club President, CADET Staff editor. BOB C. ANDERSON: “I may burn the midnight oil, but not because of books.” Football, Track. BOB L. ANDERSON: “Never hurried, never worried.” Transfer from Ravenna. Nebraska. ANN BECKENHAUER: “If each friend were a dollar, she'd be a millionaire.” Chorus, Band. Head Majorette, Homecoming Attendant, Reserve Cheerleader. Student Council Secretary, Prom Waitress, Class Treasurer. ANN BECKENHAUER Representing the 1969-70 Senior Class were Jim Mace, Vice President; Ann Becken-hauer, Treasurer; Jeff Weeks, President, and Dan Nebuda, Secretary. Although the class meetings were few and far between the ’70 Grads still managed to get together outside of school on several occasions. 12 JAMES BECKENHAUER DEBBIE BERNARD MARCILE BREHMER JAMES BECKENHAUER: “Soon he will awaken and startle the world. DEBBIE BERNARD: “I take things as they come ... easy. Senior Play, Cheerleader. Musicals, Student Council, Homecoming Queen, Homecoming Attendent, Prom Waitress, Band. MARCILE BREHMER: Nice and quiet till you know her ... then nice. Girls' Glee, Office Help, CADET Staff, Honor Roll. SUE BURG: “Fun is the spice of life, and she likes lots of seasoning. Student Council, Band, Class Plays, Musicals, CADET Staff, WEST POINTER, All Vocal Music, Pep Club Vice-President. BOB COLLINS: “I don't have to study history, I make my own. Football, Track, W-Club, Wrestling, Debate. JANICE DINSLAGE: “To know her is to like her. Junior Class Play, Pep Club Officer, Chorus, Girls’ Glee, Homecoming Attendant, FHA, Prom Waitress, Class Officer. KATHY FENSKE: No, lessons don’t interfere with my fun. Student Council, WEST POINTER Editor, Junior Class Play, Pep Club, Band. SUE BURG BOB COLLINS JANICE DINSLAGE KATHY FENSKE 13 BILL FREUDENBURG RICHARD GERKEN BILL FREUDENBURG: When he starts to explain the class settles down for a 20-minute rest.” Golf, High Distinction Honor Roll, Lead in All-School Musicals, Declam, All Vocal Music, Jr. Class Treasurer. WEST POINTER, CADET Staff. RICHARD GERKEN: The less I learn, the less I have to remember.” FFA, Transfer from Central Catholic. ARLENE GEU: A young angel, an old devil. Pep Club. Girls’ Glee, CADET Staff, Student Council, Pep Club Officer, Alternate Girl Stater, Honor Roll, County Government Day. RANDY GRAVES: He’d stop St. Peter's roll call to ask a question.” Oklahoma.” Carousel,” Brigadoon, Vocal Music, Quartet, Octet, Swing Choir. GUY HENERY: A modest man never talks about himself.” Wrestling. Senior Class Play, Basketball, County Government Day, Scholastic Contest Representative. DUANE KLABUNDE: Caesar was ambitious ... look what happened to him.” Football, Track. GARY KUESTER: He sleeps in class so he can study’ at night.” Football, Track, Class Plays. FFA. Band, W-Club. ARLENE GEU RANDY GRAVES GUY HENERY DUANE KLABUNDE GARY KUESTER ROGER LEONARD DALE LOFGREN WYNELL LUDWIG ROGER LEONARD: “Two dimples tack his smile in place.” Football, Basketball, Track, Class Plays, Musical, Athletic King, Homecoming King, W-Club. DALE LOFGREN: “Never seen alone--always in groups of two.” Football, Basketball, Track, W-Club. FFA, FFA Officer. Prom Waiter. WYNELL LUDWIG: “Her heart is like the moon ... it often changes.” FHA, FHA State Officer. FHA District Officer, Sweetheart Queen, Pep Club, Senior Class Play, Musicals, All Vocal Music. ROGER LYKINS: “I may say little, but I think a lot.” Basketball Student Manager. Football. Track, Junior Class Vice-President. KRISTEN MAACK: “She’s a sweet little headache.” Vocal Music, “Oklahoma,” Pep Club Secretary, County Government Day, WEST POINTER, Class Plays, Prom Waitress, Student Council. JIM MACE: “A man after his own heart, but he’d rather a girl were after it.” Football, Wrestling, Student Council, Class Officers, Vocal Music, Musicals, W-Club. Prom Waiter. That’s one way of keeping a guy. ROGER LYKINS KRISTEN MAACK JIM MACE 15 FRED MEYER RUTH MEYER FRED MEYER: “Most outstanding men are dead ... funny, but I don’t feel so well myself. Student Council, Class Officers, Basketball. Track, FFA State Officer, Musicals, Vocal Music, Sweetheart King. RUTH MEYER: “I can’t resist anything but temptation.’’ Pep Club, Girls’ Glee, Mixed Chorus. SUSAN MEYER: “I ask nothing for myself, but please give Mother a son-in-law. Student Council, Debate, Class Plays. Mixed Chorus. Girls’Glee, Pep Club Squad Leader, Librarian Aide. RICK MINNIS: A football player who looks like a woman-hater, but who can tell? Football, Golf, Transfer from Omaha Burke. SUSAN MEYER RICK MINNIS Enjoying yourself, Lewie? This scoreboard was presented to the school by the Senior class. CADET TRACK . FIELD RECORDS €VfMT cco o mnir mt � l u« m fr ri t— HI H gtm M14 •• m mMmmn m mimmts mi mm mm mum • mmm CAu . f 1970 f I � 4 � « � ■ trn fr IT � r u •t M U m LANA MOHNSON Occupational Internship Challenges Seniors LANA MOHNSON: “She loves to live; she lives to love.” FHA, Girls’ Glee, Transfer from Norfolk. DAN NEBUDA: “He can sure bluff innocence.“ Football, Track, Golf, Junior Class Play, Sophomore Class Secretary. Senior Class Secretary, W-Club Secretary. ROGER NEEMAN: “Have car. will park.” BRIAN NYQUIST: “A most obliging young man. especially to the ladies. Football. Basketball. Track, Musicals, All Vocal Music, Band. Student Council. Class Officers. ALLAN OLSON: “Sometimes I sit and think and sometimes I just sit. FFA DAN NEBUDA ROGER NEEMAN BRIAN NYQUIST ALLAN OLSON 17 ROGER PAUS CONNIE PFLUEGER DANIEL REPPERT Seniors Begin Making ROGER PAUS: “School breaks up my whole day.” CONNIE PFLUEGER: “Always a good worker, but always ready for a good time.” Transfer from Wayne. DANIEL REPPERT: “The shortest mistakes are always the best.” Freshman Class President, Football student manager. LEWIS REPPERT: “Three cheers for the ladies and myself.” FFA, member of Parliamentary Procedure Team of 1970, Football, Track, Class Plays, FFA Officer, Musical. NANCY SCHULZKUMP: “The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure is my business.” Band. Girls Glee. Pep Club. STEVE SELLENTIN: “He never exaggerates, he just remembers big.” Football, Basketball. Golf. Musicals, W-Club, Junior Class play, Vocal Music. LEWIS REPPERT NANCY SCHULZKUMP STEVE SELLENTIN 18 RON SIEBRANDT WALDON STIGGE LARRY TIENKEN Future Plans Early RON SIEBRANDT: “He stoops for nothing ... but a door.” Senior Class Play, Basketball. Cannon Crew, W Club. WALDON STIGGE: “I don’t believe in drinking ... water.” Football, FFA, Musicals, W-Club, Swing Choir, Chorus. LARRY TIENKEN: “Work fascinates me ... I could watch it forever.” Football, Track, W-Club. STEVEN WAGNER: “I often tell myself there’s more to me than people think.” Football, Track, W-Club. SUSAN WEBB: “What! No boys in heaven? Leave me here.” Pep Club, Girls’ Glee. JEFF WEEKS: “I like to study, but Ijust don’t seem to have the time.” Football. Wrestling, Track, Jr. Class Play, Homecoming Attendant, Musicals, President of Student Council, W-Club. STEVEN WAGNER SUSAN WEBB JEFF WEEKS 19 Versatile Class Displays Ability SHIRLEY WEGNER: “Give me a man ... I’m not choosy.” Pep Club JOHN WIENEKE: “Someday I’ll do something drastic ...like study.” Class Play, Honor Roll. CADET Staff CHERIE WIESE: “Why not keep smiling? Trouble has a way of finding me.” Band, Girls’ Glee, Mixed Chorus. Pep Club. Musicals. BARB YOST: “A rolling eye, a roving heart.” Pep Club. German Club President, CADET Staff. Senior Class Play, Transfer from Omaha North. GORDON YUNKER: “Laugh and the class laughs with you. but you go to the office alone.” Football, Track. W-Club, Senior Class Play, Student Council, Student Director Junior Class Play, Campaign Manager County Government Day, W-Club Treasurer. SHIRLEY WEGNER JOHN WIENEKE CHERIE WIESE BARB YOST GORDON YUNKER 20 Graduation 1970 Honor Speaker Bill Freudenburg Honor Speaker Brian Nyquist Susan Schellenberg and Judy Kuester (not pictured) played the Baccalaureate processional. The Swing Choir entertained during Baccalaureate. ‘Pomp and Circumstance” was played by the WPHS Band at the Graduation exercises. 21 First Row: Dan Nebuda, Jim Mace, Lewis Reppert. Second Row: Roger Lykins, Sue Burg, Wynell Ludwig. Third Row: Steve Wagner, Cherie Wiese, Shirley Wegner. Fourth Row: Marcile Brehmer, Bob L. Anderson. First Row: Arlene Geu, Susan Webb, Nancy Schulzkump. Second Row: Lana Mohnson, John Wieneke, Connie Pflueger. Third Row: Duane Klabunde, Kristen Maack, Roger Paus. Fourth Row: Roger Leonard. Rick Minnis, Allan Olson. Our Knowledge Is Our Peace Honor Society: First Row: Jeff Weeks, Susan Meyer. Second Row: Bill Freudenburg, Guy Henery. Brian Nyquist. Commencement exercises were held for 45 seniors on Wednesday, May 27, 1970, at 8 P.M. The graduates marched into the gym to the music of ‘‘Pomp and Circumstance.” Of the five honor students, Bill Freudenburg and Brian Nyquist were chosen to give speeches. The band then played a number in honor of the graduates. The speaker, Dr. Wesley Meier -henery, then presented his speech, ‘‘Challenges of Today’s World.” The diplomas were then presented to the graduating class by Mr. Richard Burg, President of the School Board. The Senior year came to a close as the graduates carried their diplomas and walked out of the doors of WPHS for the last time as students. This was the first time a reception line was formed outside so the people would have a chance to congratulate everyone. 22 First Row: Peggy Albertsen, Barb Yost, Dan Reppert. Second Row: Bob Collins, Brian Nyquist, Fred Reppert. Third Row: Waldon Stigge, Richard Gerken, Dale Lofgren. Fourth Row: Ron Siebrandt, Larry Tienken. First Row: Bob L. Anderson, Jeff Weeks. Second Row: Gary Kuester, Kathy Fenske, Susan Meyer. Third Row: Gordon Yunker. Steve Sellentin, Guy Henery. Not Pictured: James Beckenhauer. and God Is Our Strength” Baccalaureate Speaker was Rev. Bernard Nelson. Commencement Speaker Dr. Wesley Meierhenry of the University of Nebraska. 23 Final Moments CLASS SPONSORS: Gary Gillespie. Reuben Alberding, Ronald Cornwell CLASS COLORS: Navy Blue and Silver CLASS FLOWER: White Orchid CLASS MOTTO: “Our Knowledge is Our Peace, and God is Our Strength” Meet Professor Henry and Reverand Leonard. Mr. Richard Burg, President of the Board of Education, presented the diplomas. Anxious moments. “I'm finally on my own. Now what?” A few commencement reminders. 24 Undergrads P. Bernard, Secretary; S. Schellenberg, Treasurer; J. Kuester,Vice-President; J. Wimmer, President. Odessa Behling Debbie Benne All M Danny Breitkreutz Dennis Broekemeier Lawrence Abrahams Chris Beckenhauer Lois Bettenhausen Juniors Active in Political Madness Burdette Daberkow James Engelbart Ronald Feyerherm Kathy Flores Charles Gaster Lynn Godbersen Norbert Goeken Jim Groth “Individuality and No More Homework” became the cry of the juniors this year. They gained each of these demands. Their individuality showed through when each class member picked the ring of his choice. Their class play, “No More Homework,” attracted a large crowd. When County Government campaigns echoed through the halls, students found it almost impossible to choose amoung the many candidates. The candidates were divided into two parties-Nationalist and Federalist. The activities of the juniors culminated with the Prom held in King Arthur’s castle at Camelot. Mark Iden Bonnie Kahler Don Kauffman Terry Kaup Liz Kellogg Judy Kuester Jean Meyer Ramona Olson Roger Miserez Marcella Oswald George Mowinkel Connie Peterson Vicki Neeman Colleen Poppe Steve Nielsen Nathan Predoehl Rick Niles Karen Radecker Revel Reeson Jo Reiman Kathy Reppert Beth Rozendal Susan Schellenberg Ray Schleusener Mike Schrad Mark Schroeder Wesley Schulzkump David Schwinck Lori Tienken Becky Troyer Gayle Troyer Jeff Will Hal Wagner Gene Wieneke Kim Wagner John Wimmer Marian Wascher Mary Wimmer Kenneth Westerman Marie Wiechman Not Pictured: Myron Showers 58 Survive Sophomore Year Glen Abrahams Carol Albertsen Clark Bettenhausen Greg Bogseth Glenda Burg Mike Cox Ted Daberkow Denise DaMoude Kim Daugherty Mike DeBacker Carolyn Flores Marilyn Flores Janet Frink Ken Gelster Diane Geu Gary Glissman Anita Grieser Scott Groth Juanita Guern Peggy Hartman Glenda Heun Jane Jahnke Wayne Nitzsche Cheryl Nolte Delvin Oswald Sheryl Parkinson Janet Paus Cindy Pflueger Gary Retzlaff Judy Retzlaff Evelyn Rozendal Duane Schleusener Ron Schmidt Tom Schultz Fifty-eight sophomores survived such ordeals as Biology, Typing, and Driver’s Training and are now ready to challenge the world of the upper classmen. With a minimum of horsing around and a maximum of hitting the books? this class is on its way to becoming the first class to go through four years of modular scheduling. This usually uneventful year was spiced up with a few things like the addition of a woman’s PE teacher, cutting up frogs, waiting tables for the prom, and a few minor expulsions from school. Good, bad, or indifferent, look out teachers of American History, Chemistry, Geometry, and 11th grade English, here we come! Peggy Hartman-Vice-President, Greg Bogseth-President, Ken Gelster-Secretary, Wayne Nitzsche-Treasurer. Nancy Schwinck Judy A. Siebrandt Judy L. Siebrandt Gale Slagle Linda Steinkraus Jim Stutzman Tam Thietje Randy Troyer Kevin Gtemark Melanie Weeks Phyllis Westerman David White Don Wiechman Mary Wieneke Patti Witt Underclassmen Show Promise Pam Moodie, Treasurer; Don Roeber, Secretary; Rick Schade mann, President; Rick Troyer, Vice-President. Giggling and blushing faces filled the halls as the class of 1973 experienced their first high school year... and there were many experiences with books, award-winning projects, and Spring Day egg-drops. Highlights of the Freshman year were a record dance in the gym during the fall and a skating party, dance, and lunch during the spring. Mr. Brown, chief chef, made the lunch at the last party (beans and sloppy joes??) Class sponsors were Mr. Brown and Mr. Miller. Joy Breithbarth Linda Broekemeier Susan Buchholz Mike Chadek Ted Cox Dennis DaMoude Leonard Erb Karen Feyerherm Patti Freudenburg Michael Gerken Jeri Keefauver A1 Goeken Arlen Heun Ed Hula Carl Landholm Arden Leimer Greg Lindberg Steve Hula Carolyn Meyer Dorothy Neiman Emily Nelson Calvin Peters Mike Pflueger Randy Plummer Richard Johnson Pamela Moodie Cindy Remelius Vicki Roth Don Roeber Rick Schademann Debra Roth Devona Schmoldt Freshmen hard at work? Dan Slagle LuAnn Stalp Monte Stoltzman Freshmen Attempt New Skills Alyne Switzer Scott Warner Mark Throener Levi Webb Larry Toelle Ann Tonjes Rick Troyer Clifford Westerman Jim Yarger Gale Woerman Roxanne VonSeggern Athletics First Row: K Daugherty, P. Anderson, A. Heun. S. Hula. R. Troyer, R. Schademann, E. Hula, T. Cox, D DaMoude, J. Yarger, L. Webb, W. Nitzscne, G. Bogseth, J. Stutzman, S. Warner, S. Groth. Second Row: Cocah Cornwell, M. De-Backer, J. Wimmer, S. Warner, C. Lowe, M. Cox, J. En-gelbart, K. Wagner, R. Schmidt, K. Gelster, S. Nielsen, G. Retzlaff, D. Lofgren, G. Mowinkel, G. Slagle. R. Schleusener. Head Coach Brodhagen Third Row: Coach Christensen, J. Weeks, D. Lofgren, G. Yunker. W. Stigge, D. Broekemeier, R Leonard, B. Nyquist, H. Wagner, M. Iden, R. Minnis, B, Collins, J. Mace, G. Kuester, L. Rep-pert, D. Nebuda. D. Kauffman. Gridiron Compiles 7-2 Record The Cadet squadmen had the satisfaction of completing the season with an impressive 7 win, 2 loss record. The 12 Seniors participating in their last season were Roger Leonard, tailback; Gary Kuester, guard; Gordon Yunker, end; Jeff Weeks, halfback; Rick Minnis, nose-guard; Dale Lofgren, quarterback; Steve Wagner, end; Lewis Reppert, back; Bob Collins, guard; Brian Nyquist, tackle; Waldon Stigge, noseguard; and Jim Mace, center. Assistant Coach J. Christensen, Head Coach P. Broadhagen, and Assistant Coach R. Cornwell. The Honorary Co-Captains of the team were Roger Leonard and Jeff Weeks. Three individuals were picked by the coaches in both the Husker East All-Conference and Cornhusker All - Conference for their supreme effort and playing ability. Those named were Roger Leonard, offense; Dennis Broekemeier, offense; and Hal Wagner, defense. 36 Oakland Pender Lyons Wakefield North Bend Wisner Rick Minnis Steve Wagner Lewis Reppert Bob Collins Brian Nyquist The Cannon Speaks! Below is pictured a great crowd pleaser, the W-Club cannon, along with three members of the Cadet Cannon Corps: Roger Lykins, Steve Sellentin, and Bill Freudenburg. These boys rushed the cannon downfield and fired it after every touchdown. Not pictured are Ron Sie-brandt, Fred Meyer, and Guy Henery. But coach, it’s not polite to point! Waldon Stigge Cadet Force WP Opponents Felt by Foes Jim Mace 84 22 53 9 165 50 1037 18 342 1176 185 991 2.9 507 2028 19 13 32 336 First downs .................101 Passing ....................24 Rushing.....................71 Penalty .................... 6 No. of passes attempted ... 118 Completed...................53 Yards.....................1015 No. had intercepted..........8 No. of rushing plays.........396 Yards gained..............1515 Yards lost.................200 Net yards.................1315 Ave. per carry.............3.3 Total offensive plays........514 Total offense ............. 2330 Fumbles.......................24 Lost........................17 Penalties ....................31 Yards .....................273 1969-70 VARSITY SQUAD: Dale Lofgren, Hal Wagner, Dennis Broekemeier, Fred Meyer, Nathan Predoehl, Steve Kim Wagner, Roger Leonard, Larry Maas, Ron Siebrandt, Sellentin, Jim Engelbart, and Ted Cox. Perfection: Our Key to Success Head Coach Jim Christensen and Assistant Coach Dan Kelsay. 40 Season Record WP Opponents 78 Elkhorn St. John 47 75 Howells 51 82 Scribner 64 WP Opponents 78 Elkhorn St. John 47 75 Howells 51 82 Scribner 64 80 Wisner 67 85 Hooper-Uheling 46 82 North Bend 52 88 Lyons 50 89 Pender 63 81 Wakefield 39 95 Tekamah 60 67 Oakland-Craig 75 67 Clarkson 53 69 Walthill Wayne Holiday Tournament 57 76 Wayne 51 61 Laurel 64 Cornhusker Conference Tournament 68 North Bend 64 68 Oakland-Craig 53 72 Scribner 63 Husker Conference Championship Game 67 Laurel 64 Class “C” District Tournament 62 Scribner 68 1969-70 RESERVES: First Row: Jeff Lindberg, Ron Schmidt, Ken Gelster, Ed Hula. Second Row: Don Roeber, It may have taken a long time, but the sport of basketball finally “arrived” at West Point. With the help of a talented ball club and a top notch coach, basketball generated as much interest as any other major sport. The Cadets were rated in the Class “C” top ten throughout the year ranging from 2nd to a 7th place season finish. The highlight of the season would have to be winning the Husker Conference Play-off. This may well be the first time that the Cadets have accomplished this feat. In winning the playoff, WP defeated the previously undefeated Laurel Bears, a Class “B” State Tournament bound power. The team also won the Cornhusker Conference and the conference tournament. Ron and Roger received the hard-earned 2nd place trophy at the Wayne Holiday Tournament. Kevin Utemark. Don Wiechman. Greg Bogseth, Dave Lof-gren. Carlton Landholm, Jim Stutzman, Dennis DaMoude There's no stopping Dennis on this lay-up. 41 ■M lieM Steve Sellentin, guard Ron Siebrandt, center Students, teachers, and townspeople were all enthused in our tremendous basketball squad of 69-70. Mr. Black helped show his concern by fashioning the above display on the blackboard. Each member of the team was honored for his ability several ways. Those Seniors receiving honors were Ron Siebrandt, Cornhusker All-Conference; Dale Lofgren, All-State 2nd Team, Norfolk Top 20, Cornhusker All-Conference; and Roger Leonard, Fremont Class Fred Meyer, forward Is C All-Area, Cornhusker All-Conference. Other honors worthy of mention were an All-Conference Honorable Mention to underclassman Dennis Broekemeier and a 76% Freethrow Shooting Award to Jim Englebart. The cagers also won numerous trophies (shown above) for Runner-up in the Wayne State Holiday Tournament, Husker East Champs, Husker Playoff Champs, Cornhusker Champs, and Cornhusker Tourney Champs. Roger Leonard,forward Dale Lofgren, guard First Row: M. Pflueger, W . Schulz -kump, M. Schroeder, K. Meier, S. Groth, Std. Mngr. R. Feyerherm. Second Row: J. Weeks, A. Leimer, M. De-Backer, J. Wimmer, B. Mowinkel, W Nitzsche, A. Heun. Third Row: M. Stoltzman, J. Will, C. Lowe, G. Retz-laff, K. Westerman. Fourth Row: J. Mace, B. Collins, K. Daugherty, G. Henery, T. Kaup, G. Mowinkel, Coach O'Callaghan. Record WP Opponents 5 Wisner 53 16 Oakland 38 13 Logan View 39 28 North Bend 50 11 Wakefield 34 INDIVIDUALS B. Collins 2-7 G. Henery 2-3 J. Mace 9-6 K. Meier 2-9 G. Mowinkel 10-7 G. Retzlaff 3-5 W. Schulzkump 3-5 J. Weeks 5-7 Wrestling -- a New Sport Wrestling was a new sport at WPHS this year. Coach O’Callaghan started with 23 boys and tried to make real grapplers out of them. He did a tremendous job considering they had no mat and very limited space. Our four Senior grapplers were; J. Mace, B. Collins, G. Henery, and J. Weeks. Jim Mace won a first at the Battle Creek Tournament, while George Mowinkel won a first in the Cornhusker Tournament and qualified for state. Standing: Bill Freudenburg, Dan Nebuda, Mr. Pra- Minnis, Kevin Utemark, Jeff Weeks, Greg Lind- zak, Steve £ellentin, Jeff Lindberg. Kneeling: Rick berg, Jim Yarger. Golfers Have Best Season Ever RECORD WP OPPONENTS VARSITY LETTERMEN: G. Freudenburg. D. Nebuda, S. Sellentin, J. Lindberg. 1 .... 2 Oakland 3 Wakefield 1............2 Brownell Talbott 1 . . 2 Wayne 3 Central 4 Scribner 2 ........1 Oakland 3 Central 2 (tie) . . Cornhusker Conference 2............1 Wayne 3 Central 1 ...................2 Wakefield 2 ..........Husker Conference 6...........District (17 teams) As the record indicates, WP completed a top season. Some of the individual highlights were B. Freudenburg’s record 38, broken by J. Lindberg’s 37 twenty minutes later; S. Sellentin’s 79 in the Husker Conference; and D. Nebuda’s 40 in the Wayne match. Co-Champs at First Row: H. Wagner, J. Weeks, R. Leonard, B. Collins, K. Wagner. Second Row: G. Retzlaff, D. Broekemeier, J. Engelbart, D. Lofgren, R. Schmidt. Third Row: Coach Cornwell, G. Bogseth, Kim and Hal Wagner K. Meier, T. Cox, W. Nitzsche, G. Slagle. Fourth Row: Asst. Coach Kelsay, L. Erb, D. DaMoude, M. Chadek, R. Schademann. G. Woerman, Asst. Coach Brodhagen. Dennis Broekemeier These six men qualified for the State Track Meet. ond Row: Kim Wagner, mile relay; Hal Wagner, First Row: Bob Collins, 880 and mile relay; Roger 440 and mile relay; Jim Engelbart, mile run; Den- Leonard, 100, 220, long jump, and mile relay.Sec- nis Broekemeier, shot put. District Track Meet Jeff Weeks Roger Leonard The highlights of the track season were the tie for first place at the District Track Meet with Lyons and the sending of six men to State. This was the first time since 1957 that West Point has won this meet. At the State Meet new school records were set. The mile relay team, which came in fourth, broke the school record of 3:36.5 with a 3:32.9 time, and Jim Engelbart broke the school record for the mile, running a remarkable 4:37.9. 47 Activities Mistress and Master of ceremonies Janice Dinslage and Jeff Peggy Albertsen and Jim Mace. Weeks. Senior Royalty Ann Beckenhauer and Gordon Yunker That’s one of the advantages of being a coach’s wife! 51 Mary Wimmer and Jim Engelbart Peggy Hartman and Greg Bogseth Spotlight Falls on LuAnn Stalp and Rick Schademann Tears, excited voices, and lots of work were all part of the 1969 Homecoming celebration on October 10. The royalty enjoyed a moment of relaxation provided by the Shan Tihs. 52 Freshman attendants: LuAnn Stalp, Rick Schademann. Junior attendants:Mary Wimmer, Jim Engelbart. Senior attendants: Janice Dinslage. Jeff Weeks, Gordon Yunker, Ann Beckenhauer, Jim Mace, Peggy Albertsen.Sophomore attendants: Greg Bogseth. Peggy Hartman. Sitting: Queen Debbie Bernard and King Roger Leonard. Homecoming Royalty Homecoming 1969 was more than just a Friday night game and a coronation in a beautifully decorated gymnasium afterward. These were only the fringe touches to a long and enthusiastic week of preparation. It all began when, for the first time in the history of West Point High School, “Spirit Week” was held. The freshman and sophomore girls started the week by hanging banners on the walls. Wednesday the Juniors outdid themselves and gave the out-side of the school the first real part in the event. On Friday, the Seniors made the last contribution. Their specialty was clusters of balloons hung from the lamp fixtures. With the whole school so enthusiastically participating, the game could hardly have been anything less then successful. In a valiant and well-fought effort, West Point obtained a 6-0 lead andheld on to upset Pender, No. 6 in the Class C” State rankings. Then the West Pointers rallied to the gymnasium for the coronation ceremonies. After a suspenseful wait, Mr. Gillespie introduced the mistress, Janice Dinslage, and the master of ceremonies, Jeff Weeks. They then introduced the homecoming royalty for 1969. Dancing was held to the best of the Shan Tihs. Queen Wynell , King Fred Gale Slagle, Freshman; Harvey Kreikemeier, Sophomore; Lawrence Abrahams. Junior; Robert Hassler, Senior; King Fred Meyer; Queen Wynell Ludwig; Peggy Prinz, Senior; Bonnie Kahler, Junior; Anita Grieser. Sophomore; Karen Feyerherm, Freshman, Crownbearers: Bobby Broeke-meier and Barbara Hassler. Song of My Heart “Song of my Heart” was the theme of the FHA-FFA Sweetheart Dance held February 21. Shades of pink were used in decorating the gym for this occasion, with a large revolving heart placed in the center of the floor. The evening was climaxed by the crowning of the new 1970 King and Queen, Fred Meyer and Wynell Ludwig. Last year’s King and Queen, Rodney Gustafson and Mardell Kindschuh, crowned the new royalty. This evening was especially wonderful with the win over Laurel for the Husker Basketball Championship. To aid the mood for the dance, the Alkenberry II provided the music. This year’s sponsors for the FHA and FFA are Mrs. Carl Magnusson and Mr. Marvin Sitorius. Janet Schlickbernd, the Senior runnerup, presented Queen Wynell a dozen red roses. 56 Mrs. Brodhagen, King Roger Leonard, Queen Peggy Albertsen, Mr. Brodhagen. Athletic Banquet Roger and Peggy Reign The Pep Club sponsored sports banquet was held Friday evening, April 3, at the G.A. auditorium. For the first time this year the banquet was opened to the public with a good turnout. The guest speaker was Glen Potter, assistant basketball coach at the University of Nebraska. In his “Words of Wisdom,” he stated six important points in playing sports: discipline, toughness, leadership, team work, sportsmanship, and setting an example for others. Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Track, and Golf members all received recognition for their participation in athletics. Many of them, received letters, plaques, and certificates. The Pep Club girls also received their letters. The evening was climaxed when Peggy Albertsen and Roger Leonard were crowned King and Queen for the 1969-70 year. Peggy was elected Queen of Sports by the Pep Club members. Boys participating in athletics voted Roger to be King of Sports. 57 Couples enjoyed dancing to the Prior Association. Camelot” Jr.-Sr. Prom “Camelot” was the theme chosen by the Juniors for the Jr.-Sr. Prom held on April25. The banquet was held in Grace Lutheran Church with Hal Wagner serving as Master of Ceremonies. The waiters and waitresses who served the guests and presented a humorous skit were Janet Paus, Glenda Burg, Carol Albertsen, Peggy Hartman, Melanie Weeks, Wayne Nitzsche, Greg Bogseth, Dave Lofgren, Jim Stutzman, and Ron Schmidt. Several funny bones were tickled as the class will and prophesy were read. After the banquet everyone journeyed to the gym. After crossing the drawbridge to the castle, everyone entered the home of King Arthur. Inside, the Prior Associates furnished the music. Throughout the evening couples enjoyed trying out the throne chairs. This is King Arthur? Wayne, I told you not to spike the punch until the teachers left. 58 Don appears to be putting out the stars for the night. This sugar cube castle was used as the centerpiece. TTiis may not be the knight in shining armor, but it’s the best we can do. Crossing the bridge to King Arthur’s castle. Traveling down that long, lonesome highway. 59 Beth Rozendal, Pam Moodie, Winnie Ludwig, Lori Tienken, Mary Wimmer. Kathy Reppert, Anita Grieser, Patti Freud-enburg, Evelyn Rozendal. Cast Tommy Albright . Jeff Douglas . . . Sandy Dean . . . Meg Brockie . . . Archie Beaton . . Harry Beaton . . Andrew MacLaren Fiona MacLaren . Jean MacLaren Maggie Anderson Angus MacGruffie Charlie Dalrymple Mr. Lundie . . . . Stuart Dalrymple Frank .......... Jane Ashton . . . . Bill Freudenburg . . . . Fred Meyer . . Jeff Lindberg . . Winnie Ludwig . . Steve Sellentin .... Jeff Weeks . . Roger Leonard . . Mary Wimmer Burdette Daberkow . . Anita Grieser .... Jim Mace . . Brian Nyquist . . . Randy Graves . . . Ron Schmidt . . . Bill Mowinkel . . Peggy Hartman Student Director ..............Beth Rozendal Director ..........................Miss Rice Musical feBrigadoon” Bill Freundenburg as Tommy Albright and Mary Wimmer as Fiona MacLaren were the lead characters in the play. Brigadoon, the school’s third musical, was presented January 27 and 28 by the music department under the direction of Miss Rice. The musical, written by Lerner and Loewe, centers around two American hunters who get lost in the highlands of Scotland. They happen across the magical city of Brigadoon, which appears only once every hundred years. Tommy and Jeff (Bill Freudenburg, Fred Meyer) are welcomed by the townspeople of Brigadoon and soon Tommy falls in love with Fiona (Mary Wimmer). After Tommy and Jeff return to New York, Tommy finds he is unhappy without Fiona. He returns to Scotland only to discover that Brigadoon has disappeared. Because of Tommy’s true love for Fiona, he is allowed to re-enter Brigadoon. The cast on stage was aided by the voices of the Mixed Chorus. Susie Schellenburg and Judy Kuester served as accompaniests, and Judy Scherer did the choreography for the show. Bill Mowinkel, Jeff Lindberg, Lewis Reppert, Jim Mace, Ron Schmidt. Termed a Great Success Lewis, you say the sweetest things! Seated: Connie Peterson, Lynn Godberson, Dennis Broeke-meier. Jim Groth, Vicki Neeman, Hal Wagner Standing: Marian Wascher, Susan Schellenberg, Revel Reeson, John 'Wo Just look what you roped me into! Buzz Bailey a dress model! How do I get out of this flretrap? Wimmer, Lawrence Abrahams. Lori Tienken, Odessa Behling. Jo Reiman, Mark Iden, Jim Engelbart, Homework” Cast Teachers: Miss Goodin . . Mrs. Clendenning Miss Ogilvie . . Mr. Harper . . Coach Guthrie . Mr. Lundquist . . . . Vicki Neeman . Marain Wascher Susan Schellenberg . . Jim Engelbart . . . John Wimmer . . . Hal Wagner Students: Pamela Jones . . . “Buzz” Bailey . . Shalimar Ames . . “Midge” Murphy . Faversham Lightly . Tallulah Ploetz . . Ronald Sassoon . . . . Odessa Behling ........Jim Groth . . . . Lori Tienken . Burdette Daberkow Dennis Broekemeier . . . . Revel Reeson . . Lynn Godberson Others: Miss Dill . . . “Tic” Tock . Mrs. Ratchet Elmer B. Ames . . Connie Peterson .......Mark Iden ....... Jo Reiman Lawrence Abrahams 62 Almost every high school student has, at one time or another, dreamed of being principal for the day. “No More Homework” was the successful account of what happens when circumstances propel three students into the roles of principal, vice-principal, and school secretary in a typical high school. When Pamela Jones (Odessa Behling) was elected student council president, she never dreamed of making the decisions of a principal. Buzz, Pam’s boyfriend (Jim Groth,) found himself with an omelette in one hand and a dress pattern in the other when the Home Ec teacher was delayed on the way to school. Some of the decisions that comronted them were if they should abolish homework, stand behind an unpopular teacher, and keep a star athlete (Lynn Godbersen) out of the basketball tournament. One complication led to another and before long the entire school seemed upside down. At the last moment, Pam even had to take the lead in “Rusty Wings,” the class play. Then somehow with the return of Mr. Lundquiest (Hal Wagner) situations managed to right themselves and the rest of the school returned to normal. Well--more or less! Romance also kicked its heels in this merry turnabout. No one expected that Miss Goodin (Vicki Neeman) carried a torch for Mr. Harper (Jim Englebart) or that “Tic” Tock (Mark Iden) would dominate Mrs. Rachet( Jo Reiman). Oops, there's another dent. And I suppose you think this is the way to run a principal’s office!” Mrs. Senden, Director, added the finishing touches “...You tell this sawed-off, dim-witted, thick-skulled, excuse of a to Lawrence’s make-up. man, to leave my bucket alone!” 63 First Row: Wyiiell Ludwig, Ann Beckenhauer, Debbie don Yunker, Ron Siebrandt, Roger Leonard, Guy Henery, Bernard, Sue Burg, Kristen Maack, Barb Yost, Peggy Al Susan Meyer, bertsen. Second Row: Lewis Reppert. Gary Kuester, Gor- Senior Class Play Were tied up, and all they can do is It’s still beating! I wish something exciting would happen talk. around here, Guy. 64 On April 17 the Senior Class of WPHS presented “No Boys Allowed.’’ The three act farce by Jean Provence involved the funny attempts of Fred Dana (R. Leonard) to get his girl, Rita Baxter (S. Burg,) back. Rita and her little sister, Jane (D. Bernard,) were left alone with their maid, Vic-trola (K. Maack,) while their parents visited their aunt. They planned a slumber party but Victrola didn’t think it was a good idea because a so-called “Mr. Midnight’’ (R. Sie-brandt) was on the loose in the neighborhood. So Rita had Kieth Garland(G. Yunker) and Harvey Smith (L. Reppert) guard the house so Victrola would approve of the party. Keith gladly came because he knew that Fred and Rita had broken up and this was his chance to get a date with her. But Fred had been busy thinking up a plan of how to get her back. He had his friend, Leroy Doyle (G. Hen-ery,) dress up as a ghost to scare Rita. When she screamed for help he would come to her rescue. Many events happened along the way that made this an exciting play. In the end Rita and Fred got back together and Mr. Midnight was caught. The play was directed by Mr. Marvin. Are you playing match-maker, Ron? Cast Mr. Midnight Rita Baxter . Jane Baxter . Victrola . . Fred Dana . Leroy Doyle Edwina Cook Belinda Elliot Nada Owens Patsy Farrel O’Brien . . . Keith Garland Harvey Smith Mrs. Dana . . Ron Siebrandt .... Sue Burg Debbie Bernard Kristen Maack . Roger Leonard . . . Guy Henery . Wynell Ludwig Peggy Albertsen Ann Beckenhauer . . . Barb Yost . . Gary Kuester . Gordon Yunker . Lewis Reppert . . Susan Meyer No Boys Allowed” Breathe in, Dear. Do you think my legs need shaving? Support your local fuzz. 65 Student Council leadership changed: Jim Mace, President; Hal Wagner, new President; Jeff Weeks, Vice-President; Burdette Daberkow, new Vice- President. Students Cited at Awards Night Many students, on May 14, received recognition and awards for their outstanding work in various areas. K. Radecker was named outstanding home economics student, and S. Meyer received recognition for the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award. R. Leonard was named recipient of the W-Club’s scholarship and D. Nebuda as alternate. Annual staff awards went to Tri-editors P. Albertsen, O. Behling, M. Wascher, Business Manager S. Meyer, and Student Council Representative K. Maack. Outstanding and Honorable Mention were given to many of the German students. National mathematics contest awards were presented to J. Lindberg, who finished 34th in the 6,600 taking the test, G. Henery, and S. Meyer. Mr. Cornwell also presented Track Letters. Mr. Prazak presented shorthand awards to several girls, of whom P. Bernard and D. Benne were tied for the highest speed of 130 words per minute. He also presented Typing awards and Golf letters. WEST POINTER awards went to the editors and two of the reporters. Presentation of instrumental and vocal awards preceded the installation of next year’s student council President and Vice-President. B. Freudenburg and B. Collins re-The teachers backstage patiently wait ceived the Bausch Lomb Science their turn. Award. 1st place Cornhusker Scholastic team members. 66 Grand Prize winner in the senior division was Roger Runnerup winners were Dale Wordekemper, Carlton Landholm, Leonard, pictured with Rod Elkins, IAF Director. Rick Troyer, Dan Reppert. West Point Hosts Industrial Arts Fair The Industrial Arts Fair was one of the big highlights at school this year. More than 331 projects were exhibited at the fair from all the schools participating. Projects displayed at the fair were constructed from wood, plastic, metal, and leather; also mechanical and architectural drawing were shown. WP walked away with all the top honors in each division. The projects on this page are just a sample of the many projects exhibited at the fair. Dale Wordekemper's projects brought him high honors. This a model home built by some of the students. Roger Leonard’s stereo was the top prize winner. 67 CADET OFFICERS: Seated: Editors P. Albertsen, M. Wascher. O. Behling. Standing: Mr. Black, Sponsor; K. Maack, Student Council Representative; S. Meyer, Business Manager; Mr. Prazak, Sponsor. Annual Cadet Yearbook Staff Stolen cameras, lost pictures, and missed deadlines were only a few of the many problems that plagued this year’s CADET staff, and their sponsors, Mr. Prazak, and Mr. Black. The Tri-editors, P. Albertsen, O. Behling, and M. Wascher, along with the other members of the staff, spent many long hours planning layouts, writing copy, typing, and putting finishing touches on the pages to create the best annual possible. Other students, not pictured, who helped by working in the annual’s concession stand at football and basketball games were W. Ludwig, B. Freudenburg, A. Becken-hauer, and K. Radecker. We, the members of the CADET staff, would like to thank both the WEST POINT REPUBLICAN and the CUMING COUNTY DEMOCRAT for the assistance they gave in making this annual possible. 68 CADET STAFF: J. Weeks, B. Kahler, S. Burg, D. Benne, S. Schellenberg, A. Geu, L. Kellogg, R. Reeson, B. Yost, C. Peterson, B. Rozendal, M. Wiechman. Sitting: Nancy Schwinck, Art Editor; Kris Maack. first semester Art Editor, second semester Managing Editor; Marcile Brehmer, Circulation Manager. Standing: Ray Schleusener, Sports Editor; Susan Meyer, Feature Editor, Quill and Scroll; Bill Freudenburg, News Editor. Not pictured Kathy Fenske-Managing Editor, first semester. With much hard work, the small but industrious WEST POINTER staff of 69-70 edited and published 9 issues. At the beginning of the year, most of the staff was quite disorganized and uncertain of how to go about putting out a paper, deadlines were missed and stencils were run off at the last minute. As the year progressed, the paper staff improved, under the guidance of Miss Raduenz. The extra effort of the managing editors, Kathy Fenske, first semester, and Kris Maack, second semester, was particularly responsible for getting the paper out on time. Issues corresponded to many of the special occasions, such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter. The shortest but perhaps most enjoyable issue for the staff to compile was the April Fool’s copy, a compact volume of ridiculously absurd stories. For one brief issue, the Freshman English class took a turn at producing a paper and learning firsthand the problems involved. The final graduation issue ended a most challenging year. Spirited, Editors Enliven Paper Anything within reach was used as paperweights, even salt and STAFF: Sitting: Nadine Persson, Denise DaMoude, Cheryl Nolte, Sue Burg, Phyllis Wes-pepper shakers, whenever the terman, Judy Siebrandt. Standing: Ann Beckenhauer, Peggy Albert sen. Jim Groth, Duane staff stapled the paper together. Schleusener. 69 OFFICERS: First Row: K. Reppert, Sheriff; B. Daberkow, Treasurer; O. Behling, Veterans' Service Officer. Second Row: M. Schroeder, County Agent; P. Bernard, Clerk of the District Court: L. Godbersen, Supervisor; J. Wimmer, Judge; S. Schellenberg, Welfare Director. Third Row: M. Wimmer, Superintendent of Public Instruction; L. Abrahams, Supervisor Cuming County Soil and Water Conservation District; L. Tienken, Federalist Party Campaign Manager. Fourth Row: H. Wagner, Surveyor; G. Mo-winkel, Attorney; J. Engelbart, Clerk. Fifth Row: M. Iden, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Member; K. Wagner, Supervisor; B. Kahler, Nationalist Party Campaign Manager. Sixth Row: D. Broeke-meier, Assessor; Mr. Black, Sponsor. Not Pictured: D. Kauffman, REA Director. The Pink Panther, the Nationalist’s hero, graced our halls during many weeks of campaigning. County Offices Filled by Juniors Federalists participated in an active campaign. D Lj.j LU Seventeen Juniors attended County Government Day at the Courthouse on April 15 by virtue of the election and appointive process. Two additional Juniors won the right at attend C.G.D. through their fine work as campaign managers, Bonnie Kahler of the Nationalist Party and Lori Tienken of the Federalist Party. The Juniors followed this government process closely throughout the caucuses, pri- mary campaign, general campaign, voting precedures, and the counting of the ballots. Mr. Black sponsored the County Government Activities. 70 Organizations First Row: C. Meyer, A. Tonjes, M. Oswald, T. Thietje, S. Webb, P. Moodie, M. Flores. Second Row: K. Anderson, G. Troyer, C. Flores, J. Keefauver, J. Frink, B. Yost, J. Reiman. Third Row: E. Rozendal. M. Wienke. D. DaMoude, R. Olson, C. Beckenhauer, D. Benne, M. Beckenhauer, S. Buchholz. Fourth Row: J. Kuester, C. Albertsen, S.Schel-lenberg, K. Radecker, G. Burg. J. Siebrandt, P. Albertsen, L. Broekemeier. B. Kahler. Pep Club Cheers Enthuse OFFICERS: S. Burg. Vice-President; B. Troyer, Treasurer; P. Albertsen, President. Back: K. Maack, Secretary; A. Geu, Historian. Everyone worked especially hard throughout the year to make the Pep Club a vital unit that cheered the teams to victory. Mr. and Mrs. Brodhagen, Sponsors, did a fine job reprimanding and praising the club when necessary. Helping them to run the group smoothly were the Pep Club officers. One of the officers not pictured is Janice Dinslage, first semester President. First Row: L. Bettenhausen. L. Stalp, J. Meyer, K. Flores, C. Peterson, A. Grieser. Second Row: B. Rozendal, P. Freudenburg, A. Geu, O. Behling, M. Wiechman, K. Feyer-herm, J. Jahnke. Third Row: P. Hartman, M. Wascher, L. Kellogg, R. Reeson, J. Paus, D. Geu, C. Wiese. Mrs. Brod- hagen. Fourth Row: A. Beckenhauer, S. Burg. W Ludwig. V. Neeman, B. Troyer, S. Meyer. K.Maack.J. Retzlaff. J. Breithbarth. CHEERLEADERS: K. Reppert, P. Bernard. D. Bernard, B. Daberkow, M. Wimmer. Fans, Spark the Team VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Burdette Daberkow; Debbie Bernard. Captain; Mary Wimmer; Peggy Bernard; Kathy Reppert. Load’em up, move’em out. SQUAD LEADERS: Patti Freudenburg, Diane Geu, Sue Burg, Lois Bettenhausen, Gayle Troyer, Ann Beckenhauer. We’ve Got the FEVER Prayer boy of the month? RESERVE CHEERLEADERS: Marilyn Flores; Peggy Hartman; LuAnn Stalp; Anita Grieser; Carol Albertsen, Captain. At every home game, the pep club walked down to the field, yelling cheers, enthusing fans, and sparking up the team. When they reached the middle of main street, cheerleaders stopped and led a few special cheers. “We Want a Victory’’ and “Fee, Fie, Foe, Fum, Look Out Pender here we come’’ are just a few of the signs that preceeded the pep clul on its march. The band joined the wal and contributed in building v the spirit. 74 W-CLUB OFFICERS: D. Nebuda, Secretary; R. Leonard. Vice-President; G. Yunker, Treasurer; J. Mace, President; display four of the athletic trophies won this year. Bobby Socks. Knee Socks, Textured Hose, We've got a team that really goes During the Football season various lettermen shot forth their spirit with the W.P.cannon which proved to be a booming success. The W-Club sponsored several projects to earn money for a scholarship to help a Senior athlete further his education. The scholarship was awarded to R. Leonard with D. Nebuda elected as alternate. W-CLJJB Sponsors Scholarship First Row: D. Nebuda, R. Schleusener. R. Lykins.L. Rep-pert, J. Weeks, G. Kuester, G. Mowinkel. Second Row: Mr. Brodhagen, Sponsor, F. Meyer, M. Cox, S. Sellentin, K. Wagner, B. Collins, S. Wagner. M. Iden, J. Mace, B. Freu- denburg. Third Row: R. Leonard, G. Yunker, D. Broeke meier, B. Niquist, R. Siebrandt, R. Minnis, W. Stigge, J. Engelbart, D. Lofgren, H. Wagner. First Row: C. Peters, R. Johnson. T. Daberkow, D. Slagle, J. Frickenstein, L. Abrahams, D. Batenhorst, D. Blie- W. Nitzsche, D. Reeson, H. Kreikemeier. Second Row: A. meister, N. Predoehl, L. Maas, D. Drieling, L. Godbersen, Luebbert, G. Dinslage, J. Praest, C. Landholm, G. Bogseth, G. Abrahams, L. Rief, A. Leimer. W. Gentrup, T. Schultz, D. Seeman, R. Troyer.Third Row: Future Farmers and First Row: M. Schroeder, D. Wiechman, B. Prinz, W. winkel. Third Row: D. Oswald, F. Meier gerd, R. Dorne- Schulzkump, M. Hassler, L. Reppert, M. Hassler, T. Hunke. mann, M. Guenther, W. Stigge, F. Meyer, R. Hassler, D. Second Row: G. Slagle, S. Tramner. J. Ritter, D. Dinslage. Lofgren, D. Ritter, G. Mowinkel, M. Sitorius. Advisor. K. Engelmeyer, G. Kuester, A. Olson, S. Throener, B. Mo- First Row: A. Grieser, B. Daberkow, M. Wiechman, V. Neeman, K. Radecker, W. Ludwig, B. Kahler, P. Prinz, J. Sch 1 ickbernd. Second Row: L. Stalp, C. Flores, M. Wieneke, K. Feyerherm, K. Franzluebbers, A. Switzer. M. Flores, A. Kreikemeier, K. Flores, Mrs. Magnusson, Chapter Advisor. Third Row: D. Luebbert, C. Remelius, L. Mohnson, J. Meister, J. Retzlaff, K. Andersen, J. Paus, B. Burger, C. Meyer, D. Steffensmeier. Fourth Row: L. Luebbert, J. Frink, G. Huen, J. Kreikemeier, S. Ulrich, L. Broekemeier, L. Bliemeister, G. Burg, J. Breithbarth. M. Beckenhauer, E. Luebbert, J. Reiman. Homemakers Meet Challenges The FFA chapter, under the guidance of Mr. Sitorius, had a busy year with many events and activities. Some of these included a family picnic, tractor driving contest, slave raffle, parent-son banquet, safe corn picking promotion, and land judging contest. The FFA and FHA went Christmas caroling, on a hunger hike to Dead Timber, and sponsored the annual Sweetheart Dance. For the FFA, the highlights of the year were the District and State Conventions. Here, the Parliamentary Procedure group won two first places. At District, Fred Meyer received a first in Public Speaking; and at the State Convention he was elected State Vice-President. This group has certainly followed its FFA motto: Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve. The FHA focused its attention on the two state goals picked by the 69-70 state officers: “To Dare is to Care’’ and “Decisions that Count.” Many activities and projects were held to fulfill these goals. Some of the most challenging projects were a 26-mile Hungar Hike, a Christmas Toy-Drive for orphans, a panel discussion, and a Higher Education survey. To add to their work the FHA also helped with the school bond drive by volunteering to babysit while parents went to the polls. The pleasure activities included a Family Night, Christmas caroling, and the annual Sweetheart Dance. National FHA Week was observed by the chapter’s posters Little Miss FHA, Smiles Day, and a slumber party. Many honors were granted the chapter at the State Convention. Bonnie Kahler was elected to a state office, and Anita Grieser and Karen Feyerherm were elected to district offices. The chapter also earned the Red Rose Award for its accomplishments. 77 Mr. Marvin Sitorius, Advisor; R. Hassler, Vice-President; F. Meyer. President; L. Godbersen. Secretary. Mr. Sitorius congratulates Fred Meyer, newly-elected state Vice-President. First Row: Mrs. Carl Magnusson. Chapter Advisor; W. Ludwig. Vice-President; K. Radecker. President; M. Wiechman, Secretary; B. Kahler. Treasurer. Second Row: B. Daberkow. Historian; J. Schlickbernd, Song and Recreation Chairman; V. Neeman. Degree Chairman; P. Prinz, Parliamentarian; A. Grieser. Publicity Chairman. Mrs. Magnusson poses withW. Ludwig, former State Recreation Chairman; B. Kahler. State Publicity Chairman; K. Feyerherm. District Publicity Chairman; and A. Grieser, District President. K. Radecker and W. Ludwig present the 1970 Little Miss FHA, Angea-nette Sassaman and her mother Mrs. Verne Sassaman, a red rose and a silver spoon. State parliamentary proceedure winners; G. Dinslage, L. Abrahams, R. Hassler. F. Meyer, L. Godbersen. L. Reppert, and K. En elmeyer. Sitting: L. Tienken, Secretary; B. Yost, President. First Row: D. DaMoude, P. Freudenburg, J. Jahnke, O. Behling, K. Reppert, P. Moodie, B. Daberkow, A. Grieser. Second Row: T. Thietje, K. Feyerherm, R. Feyerherra, J. Groth, G. Slagle, J. Stutzman, M. Chadek. D. Schleusener, K. Newly organized in WPHS this fall was the German Club under the guidance of the German teacher, Mr. Marvin. Meetings were held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. At the meetings the members sang German songs and watched films on Germany. Mr. Marvin brought Radecker, J. Kuester. Third Row: C. Albertsen, G. Burg, L. Broekemeier, T. Cox, E. Hula, K. Gelster, G. Retzlaff, M. Throener, R. Troyer, N. Schwinck, S. Parkinson, Mr. Marvin, Sponsor. souvenirs from Germany to show the students. They celebrated Thanksgiving with a pizza party at Barb Yost’s home. At Christmas they went caroling to German speaking West Pointers. German Club and Office Help A number of girls volunteered their services to help Mr. Gillespie and Mr. Lowe in their offices. Various errands and duties were involved in the girls’ work. Some of the duties were to take telephone messages, collect absentee slips, type announcements, and do various other errands. OFFICE HELP: Carol Albertsen, Arlene Geu, Barb Yost, Karen Radecker, Debbie Bernard, Marcile Brehmer, Wynell Ludwig, and Jean Meyer. 79 STUDENT COUNCIL: First Row: C. Benne. Second Row: A Geu, B. Daberkow, G. Bogseth. Third Row: K. Maack, J. Weeks, J. Wimmer. Fourth Row : J. Mace, R. Schademann, S. Meyer, S. Burg. Fifth Row: G. Yunker, F. Meyer, A. Beckenhauer, Mr. Gillespie, Sponsor. Student Council Terminates Active Year A big change was seen in the Student Council this year. After writing a new constitution, it sponsored many activities. The Council did an exceptional job in promoting the school bond issue. Not only were revisions made in the dress code, but a pop machine for the students was installed. A new experience for the Student Council was an exchange with North Bend’s Student Council. The main activity of the year was Spring Day which featured tricycle races, egg-drop contests, pyramids, and a tug-of-war. Not to be forgotten was the traditional caroling around the Christmas tree. The Christmas tree, bought and decorated by the Student Council, was enjoyed by all. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: Fred Meyer, Treasurer; Jeff Weeks. President; Ann Beckenhauer, Secretary; Jim Mace, Vice-President. Caroling in the halls was sponsored by the student council. Music First Row: D. Schmoldt, B. Rozendal, A. Tonjes, T. Thietje, P. Moodie, L. Stalp. Second Row: G. Burg, S. Schellenberg. J. Jahnke, B. Daberkow, S. Groth, M. De-Backer, R. Feyerherm. Third Row: E. Rozendal. S. Buch- holz, C. Albert sen, J. Lindberg, J. Mace, D. Kauffman. Fourth Row: W. Ludwig, L. Brockemeier, S. Burg, G. Retz-laff, R. Schmidt. W. Stigge, F. Meyer. Boys' Quartet: F. Meyer, R. Schmidt, B. Freundenburg, B. Nyquist. The Vocal Department of WPHS had another busy year. The Mixed Chorus and Girls’ Glee as well as the Swing Choir put in numerous hours of practice in preparation for the concerts that were given. Many Chorus members gave up their nights and weekends for “Brigadoon” rehearsals while others worked hard on the production staff . Two music clinics were held at Lyons during the year. The highlights of these were the performance of the Swing Choir and Director Mel Olson of Omaha who served as guest clinician. Mary Wimmer, Jeff Lindberg, and Bill Freudenburg, represented our school at All-State held at Omaha, and all three enjoyed it immensely. First Row: D. Roth, V. Roth, A. Grieser, O. Behling, J. Frink, Director Kathy Rice. Second Row: R. Schleusener, J. Groth, P. Freudenburg, K. Reppert, P. Bernard, K. Feyerherm. Third Row: B. Freudenburg, R. Plummer, B. With a Voice Mowinkel, K. Maack, J. Kuester, J. Breithbarth, L. Tien-ken. Fourth Row: B. Nyquist, S. Sellentin, C. Lowe, B. Kahler, A. Beckenhauer, P. Albertsen. M. Wimmer. of Singing Girls’ Triple Trio: Seated: B. Rozendal, P. Albertsen, P. Bernard. Standing: A. Beckenhauer, S. Burg. W. Ludwig, B. Daberkow, G. Burg, M. Wimmer. Boys’ Octet: First Row: J. Mace, B. Freudenburg, B. Nyquist, R. Schmidt. Second Row: K. Gelster, F. Meyer, W. Stigge, J. Lindberg. 83 First Row: V. Roth, P. Moodie, T. Thietje, A. Tonjes, O. Behling, A. Grieser, V. Roth, L. Stalp, J. Meyer. Second Row: J. Frink. P. Freudenburg, D. Schmoldt, M. Washer. P. Bernard, K. Feyerherm, G. Troyer, B. Rozendal. K. Reppert, M. Oswald. Third Row: E. Rozendal, J. Jahnke, D. Benne. C. Albertsen, S. Schellenberg. B. Troyer, K. Sound Girls' Octet: J. Reiman, P. Moodie, J. Meyer, T. Theitje, K. Reppert, C. Albertsen, L. Tienken. Not pictured: V. Roth. Maack, J. Kuester, J. Breithbarth, B. Daberkow, D. Da-Moude. J. Reiman. Fourth Row: Director Kathy Rice, G. Burg, M. Wimmer, L. Broekemeier, P. Albertsen, B. Kah-ler, A. Beckenhauer, S. Burg, W. Ludwig. V. Neeman, L. Tienken, S. Parkinson, S. Buchholz. Over All At 7 a.m. on April 23-24, the bright-eyed music students loaded themselves upon the bus headed for Wayne’s Music Contest. The spirit and enthusiasm of the groups were unsurpassed by any other and these things added to their performances. The groups that received superiors were the Boys’ Quartet, Boys’ Octet, Girls’ Triple Trio, and Swing Choir. Bill Freudenburg and Brian Nyquist, whose performance was completely unrehearsed, also received superiors. Jeff Lindberg, Girls’ Octet, Girls’ Trio, Mixed Chorus, and Girls’ Glee all received excellents. 84 Swing Choir: First Row: P. Freudenburg, P. Hartman. B. Rozendal. P. Bernard. Second Row: M. Wimmer, A. Beckenhauer. S. Schellenberg (alternate.) B. Girls’ Trio: W. Ludwig. P. Bernard. M. Wimmer. Daberkow (alternate.) S. Burg. W. Ludwig. Third Row: J. Mace. B. Freudenburg. R. Schmidt. F. Meyer. S. Sellentin, B. Nyquist. J. Lindberg, R. Graves. Soloists-B. Nyquist. B. Freudenburg. J. Lindberg 85 First Row: P. Albertsen, P. Moodie, L. Hula, B. Chadek. Second Row: A. Beckenhauer, S. Burg, T. Thietje, J. Frink, J. Kuester. Third Row: G. Burg, P. Anderson, G. Lindberg, R. Thorman. L. Fenske, J. Keefauver, S.Hula.L. Erb. Fourth Row: C. Benne, S. Pagels, B. Parkinson, R. Mace, Fifth Row: Director Cecil Anderson, M. Chadek, E. Hula, D. DaMoude, C. Schleusener. Rhythm of Music Peggy Albertsen, Ann Beckenhauer Through marching season to concert season, the band worked toward its goal. During the half-time of home football games, the band entertained the audience with figures and precision drills. Ann Beckenhauer, head majorette, and Peggy Albertsen, twirler, led the band during its performances. The Pep Band also played for the basketball games, including the notorious game of the West Point Faculty against the Wisner-Pilger Faculty. At Wayne’s Music Contest, the band brought home an excellent rating. First Row:L. Wagner, K. Utemark, P. Collins. M. Wragge. Second Row: B. Retzlaff, J. Jahnke, C. Albertsen.R. Wagner, D. Bernard. Third Row: N. Predoehl, S. Schellenberg, J. Groth, J. Weeks, L. Broekemeier, B. Rozendal, R. An- derson, E. Rozendal. S. Buchholz. C. Wiese, H Wagner. Fourth Row: G. Kuester, K. Gelster, L. Tienken, K. Meier, W. Stigge. Boosts School Spirit Pep Band entertained at half time during the faculty game The band helped boost school spirit by leading the Pep Club to the with Wisner-Pilger. football field during home games. Soloists-Sue Schellenberg, Lori Tienken, and Jim Groth. Soloists-Jane Jahnke, Ken Gelster, and Evelyn Rozendal. Cornet Trio-Nathan Predoehl, Sue Schellenberg, and Jim Groth. Small Groups: Soloists Rate at Contest Nine small groups and soloists were entered in District Contest this year. Sue Schellenberg, Lori Tienken, and Jane Jahnke received superiors while Jim Groth, Ken Gelster, and Evelyn Rozendal received excellents. The Cornet Trio was awarded a superior, the Flute Duet an excellent, and the Clarinet Quartet a good. Flute Duet-Peggy Albertsen f| and Pam Moodie. Clarinet Quartet-Paul Anderson, Greg Lindberg.Tam Thietje, and Glenda Burg. 88 Hey Teach, What cha doin'? 2 A Typical School Day I’m hijacking this plane to Cuba Please, boys, I'm not worth it! It's Not What You Wear, Censored! Bob Carol Ted Alice You’re stepping on my foot! Miss America 1970...? Ladies in waiting. Boy, I didn’t know they had books like these Don’t hit me; I’m delicate! Are you sleeping, are you sleeping. Brother Fred, in the library! Brother Fred? But How You Look That Counts O K. Who did it? Bewitched. I wonder what he’s doing now? The Odd Couple He’s mine! The great American coverup. Wonna drag? The Artful Dodger. Once in the morning and my breath feels fresher for hours. Are you sure this is not the sewer? Jim, what are you doing here? True Grit. 94 3:25 3:26 Emptiness, A Thing of the Past The mod, mod world of Mr. Kelsey. What we need is a dishwasher. 95 Cadet Capers Ours For The Last 50 Years “...School quarters were again outgrown and classes were being held in dark hallways.” This sounded very familiar to this year’s graduating seniors who experienced the ups and downs of planning for a new junior-senior high school. Yet that quotation described the West Point Public School in 1918. The 1970 graduating class leaves a building that was born fifty years ago. Now it is “again outgrown” and students study in “dark hallways” and attend classes under the stage and build shop projects in hallways and utility rooms. Yet the apparent ea se in getting public approval for a new school'in 1920 is not apparent in 1970 as the West Point school board has tried to get public approval for the past six years. In 1918 a petition to raise $150,000 to build the school was circulated, but the lowest bid received was for $198,113. So another petition was circulated, this time for $250,000. The new school was first occupied in 1922. Today’s students have seen three bond elections fail and now are witnessing a court case testing the constitutionality of the requirement that 55% of the voters must approve before bonds can be issued. The school of the 70’s will cost at least six times as much as the school of the 20’s. Is this out of line? We think not. Why? Inflation, rising costs, new educational machines required to implement new teaching methods, and many other factors explain why. We wonder if the burden of a new school today is any greater than the burden of a new school in 1920. If a school today costs at least six times more than one in 1920, aren’t wages and other costs six times higher? We think so. 98 Autographs lOO in WALSWORTH Marc-rImr Mo I S A ■ « '