Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1974 volume:

THE 1974 BULLDOG AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL AUBURN, NEBRASKA A FACULTY Principal Marvin Gerdes has new responsibilities. Newest Position Filled by Stoner Mr. Chuck Stoner was chosen by the School Board to fill AHS’s newest position of vice principal. As a rookie in this innovative position, he has exhibited patience under extreme circumstances that has won him respect from many students. Mr. Stoner is often seen conferring with Principal Marvin Gerdes. At first analysis, it would seem Mr. Gerdes would have more free time. Mr Gerdes has filled this additional time with conferences and meetings with staff. Every day is different”. Superintendent Austin related about his school day. When the weather is bad some of his days start at 5:30. for he alone has the decision of cancelling school. At times he consults the State Patrol and even checks the country roads himself. Most mornings Mr. Austin finds time for a coffee break. Keeping in touch with businessmen of Auburn is an important aspect of his job and the morning coffee break is a good time for this. The afternoon consists of visiting all the schools and working at his office. Mr Austin related that the supposed energy crisis has already hit the school system, and its impact is minor. Consolidation of transportation, longer vacations, and possibly two activities on the same day are some answers the School Board is working on to curb the energy crisis. Charles Stoner enjoys new role as vice-principal. School Board members. L To R : Dick Hahn. Richard Aiden. Jerome Stemper. Dean Niemann (Pres.). Albert Austin (Supt ). Eugene Ely. Ross Adams 6 Paper shortages pose a constant threat as secretaries Donna Kipling and Margaret Damme inspect absenteeisms Pink Passes Part Of Endless Task “Math and Science: There will be a short meeting of the March planning committee tomorrow morning at 8:00. This and many other announcements heard over the loud speaker became immortalized by the voices of the two school secretaries. Mrs. Margaret Damme and Mrs. Donna Kipling. Mrs. Kipling, as Larry Curnes’ personal secretary, did not limit her duties to the guidance office. She also assisted Mrs Damme in the endless task of making out make-up slips and pink passes. Of course. Mrs. Damme's day was not all make-up slips and pink passes. Two other familiar faces around the office still remained. Larry Curnes. guidance counselor, continued to undertake his largest task of assisting the seniors in making plans for college or future jobs. Coaching the reserve basketball team, taking care of the students' problems, and sponsoring the Student Council kept him very busy. “May I have an aspirin?” “I don’t feel good. These remarks pertain to the other familiar face. Mrs. Barbara Moore. Rarely would she sit through a complete lunch period without getting at least one call from another school or from the office—another sick student. School nurse Barbara Moore reviews health charts. 7 Guidance counselor Larry Curnes talks to seniors Carrie Allen Gerald Beery Shelby Bennett Faculty members hit a rap sesssion before school AHS Acquires New Members AHS acquired some new faculty members this year. Richard Birdsley is AHS's new football coach. He had coached at class C Hebron before returning to his hometown Auburn to teach physical education and to coach. David DeFelice is another experienced coach at AHS. He was assistant wrestling coach to Notre Dame’s Fred Pechick before accepting Auburn's offer. He teaches special education classes in addition to his involvement in our school’s wrestling program. Although inexperienced as a full-time teacher. Larry Peterson has taught previously at Auburn as a student teacher. He has filled in the job as industrial arts instructor vacated by Mr. Boilsen last year. Richard Birdsley Dale Bradley Gary Dahmke Larry Dankenbring 8 Mrs. Blecha works steadily on files in Media Center Media Center tries out para’ professional Mrs Blecha. Jeffery Falter David DeFelice Paul Fell Linda Hemmingsen Kennth Hutton Norma Loew Helen Nixon John Patras Larry Peterson Frances Rarick AHS bus drivers (BACK L To R ) D Chatelain. L NorveH; MIDDLE: P. Hinderks. H. Smith. B Aufenkamp; FRONT: A Oestmann. M Leatherman: NOT PICTURED M Bacon. D. Rombach. M Vaughn Bus Drivers Find Jobs Challenging The jobs of bus driving and cooking may at times seem uniform. The bus drivers go over the same route day in and day out. see the same students, and listen to the same clatter But at times it is quite a challenge. On snowy winter days and after heavy rains the usual dull route changes into an obstacle course. With our fast changing weather though, our drivers are ready. While cooking for high school and middle school students nine months out of a year may require some mandatory repetitions in menus, the lunchroom chefs managed to keep most students satisfied. The various problems encountered by the cooks included the task of convincing guys that lunch tickets are not on sale in the lunch line, and trying to bargain with students over the price of a small piece of pizza. Albert Austin shows his keen sense of perception and athletic ability (luring the Spanish Club's Christmas Banquet. 10 Marica Reeves Kathleen Smith Ted Russ Franklin Smith Marie Trayer Gwen Vaughn John Wetenkamp AHS cooks (STANDING L. to R.): Bernice Byron. Bonnie Wolfe. Helen Norvell. Hazel Keithley. Vera Gardner. Ella Goering. Eunice Oakley: (SITTING): Alberta Berger. Gertrude Frenzel. Marge Kimball. Betty Malsbury. Marilyn Chase. Maxine Pike 12 STUDENTS Last Time Around The hard working Advanced Chemistry class takes a break The class of 1974 leaves dear old Auburn High School bound for the world beyond. Many things have come to pass in four short years, from winning football teams to home-ec experts to serious times of thoughtful solitude. Then, of course, this year’s Seniors were sometimes noted for the unusual, like placing eleven unsuspecting individuals in a Dodge Dart convertible, only to find out that it is illegal. Such was the class of ‘74. The Seniors ended their High School careers in the same place they began, the gym. This time it was for commencement excercises. not for the pre-school orientation. Now. however, the gym held a special significance for the honored class. In this year of Watergate and Energy Crisis, the Seniors have strived to maintain some semblance of sanity, that is why the Class of 1974 is presented here in reverse order. KRISTI WOLFE JEFF WHISLER DAVE WININGER LEE WHEELER JANET WILSON DAVE WESSELL SHARON VOLLERTSEN THOMAS TRIPTOW DIANNE THOMAS CATHY TROJAN DOUG THOMAS VANESSA TETEN I l Janet Wilson and Karen Aufenkamp count down the final seconds of the LL- first volleyball game 2 Berzel. known to the office as Jerry Breazile. doesn’t like I 2 his Student of the Week picture 15 Seniors Reach Toward Tomorrow DIANA SULLIVAN ANITA SHIRES JEANNE SHERWOOD KATHY SMITH ANN SHIRES STEVE SCHMIDT GARY SIMMS BOB SHIGLEY MARK SAPP 16 MARTHA RUSSELL DAVID ROHRS SARAH PEBLEY KAREN RUNKLES NADINE RIEKE JULIE OESTMANN I 1 Anne Ely docs the Monster Mash for the half-time crowd. 2 When 2 I asked about the new electric piano. Anne Oestmann shouted. It's loud' 17 JERRY OESTMANN ANNEOESTMANN BETTY MYERS TOMMIE MORGAN RICK MATHIS BOB MAJORS 112 1 Alan Able and Jeff Whisler buy annual staff pictures. 2 Nadine Rieke and Susan Dahlke study Macbeth. 18 Happiness Is Graduating VERN McMANN SAM McCORMICK CHARLENE MALSBURY NEIL LUNZMANN GARY LOTTER JEFFLANGER 19 20 DRU LAMMLE GARY KITE CHERYL KNAPP SUSIE KIMBALL STEVE KLINGER RICK KENNELL Old Seniors Never Fade Away, Just Graduate NANCY KENNEDY ROGER HENRICHS MARY GOINGS MARYELLEN HUDAK MARK HARMS JO ELLEN GOERING ARDIS HODGES KAREN GUILLIATT MARY LEE GLEN 21 Marvellen Hudak practices intentiveness while her section editor explains some important details about annual procedures. 22 MERRY GIBBS BILL FITZGERALD MYRON GERDES JANET ELY JULIE FULTON ANNE ELY First Freshmen in New School Graduate JOHN DUNCAN DAVID DUNCAN BONNIE DOUGLAS KAREN DETTMER 1 I 1. Steve Klinger commends Mary Lee Glen for her loyalty and spirit 2 Bill Fitzgerald stops by the consession stand 3 Students plead with |3” Mr Dahmke not to have morning practices 23 I 1. The officers of the Class of 1974 pose in a 1 I familiar setting on the bridge over Scum | _ Lake They are. Bob Shigley. Secretary; I Maryellen Hudak. Treasurer; Alan Able. Vice President; and Myron Gerdes. President. 2 After graduating at the semester. Harry Sweet went to work at Coulter's Cycle Shop Here he works to fix a broken front wheel in the garage part of the shop BECKY DETWEILLER SUSAN DAHLKE STEVE COLGROVE KATHY CLINKENBEARD 24 1 I 2 These Seniors, are II - gathered on a couch in the Media Center waiting for the last day of school. From left to right they are Charles Gerdcs Rhonda Cooney. Richard Robles, and Dave Meyers. 2. At the Valentines Day Pep Rally. Anita Shires presents the Senior wrestlers with a huge box of chocolates That is unfortunate because wrestlers aren’t supposed to eat candy 3. Douglas Ryan Thomas carefully explains the derivation for the formula of the Hyperbola with its (h.k) not at the origin before the Honors Math Class CATHY CATLETT GARY CLARK JERRY BREMER 25 The Class Of 1974 Stumbles Out The Door JERRY BREAZILE JIM BIERE MELVIN BOWMAN FARRELL BIBB TIM BOHLING JOHN BALLUE 26 CANDI APPLE JIM ADAMS CINDY ANDREW ALAN ABLE 27 Diana Adams Eugene Allgood Mike Allgood Karen Aufenkamp James Austin Curt Bachle Randy Bennett Greg Berger The Class Of 75 Ponders Mysteries The Juniors, as eighty-six preceeding classes had done, put on the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. More industrious than other groups, the Juniors sold magazine subscriptions and cleared their debt early in the year. They turned over the concession stand to other organizations and began planning the banquet. The next to last year for the class of 75 was one of mystery. How come the band was sometimes so good and test scores sometimes not so good? Why doesn’t my locker combination work and where can I find a Three Dog Night tape for $3.98? These little problems of life healthily interrupted the schedules crammed with physics experiments and Spanish Club monthly parties. Juniors pass to Seniors and then they graduate, but thank goodness they have been prepared by the experience of a Junior Year. [_ 1 Curt Bachle. a Junior, takes a look at the Senior Count I down Poster and immediately turns away 2 Effectively 1 I using the Media Center. Jeff Palmer reads Orwell’s 1984 in 1 a study carol. 28 ] I 1 Bnan Browning enjoys teaching Spanish. 2. Randy Clarke always looks ahead. 3. As the bell rings. Elaine 2 I 3 Ebeler leaves class Debbie Biere Mane Blankenship Ron Brestel Galyn Broers Brian Browning Randy Brungardt Beverly Byfield Larry Byfield Steve Chatelain 29 Juniors Begin To Plan Jr.-Sr. Prom 1 Work in Mrs. Allen's vocabulary class can be hard but fun. too. just ask Karen Aufenkamp 2 Melody Wininger gives the camera her 'dazzle'' smile. 3. Getting ready for practice in the band room. Debbie Moore adjusts her clarinet reed. Dianna Clark Rick Cole Betty Douglas Julie Clark Anniece Daniels Karen Dyer Randy Clarke Pam Daniels Elaine Ebeler Marcene Classen Hal DeBuhr Ruth Fass 30 1 Ray Lurhing checks the time as Joe Kennedy stands by. 2. Sue Sparr developes enthusiasm and spirit at games 3 Denis Lessor, basketball star, breaks for a picture. Susan Faust Penny Grow Kathy Hamann Tom Harpham Melanie Gerdes Judy Hagan Pam Hardy Dave Helms Bruce Giesecke Kay Hamann Russ Harms Neil Hemmingsen 31 1 Kathy Hamann heads for track practice after a seventh period pep rally 2 Rob McKercher relaxes at the concession stand during a game. 3. “Fore! as Kent Kuwitzky tees off. Diane Hodges Brenda Holding Gordon Huls Kathy Jenkins Terry Jodry Debbie Jurgensmeicr 32 Juniors Work Hard Towards Class Goal Joe Kennedy Linda Kennedy Larry Kruger Debrah Leslie Den,s L«sor Judy Lokie Ray Luhring Paul Lunzmann Rob McKerchcr Rene Kruse Kent Kuwitzky Larry Lotter Nancy Lotter Juniors Bound For Graduation In ’75 Terri Majors Steve Milam Debbie Moore Connie Mowerv Janet Myers Debbie Niemann Sally Oestmann Kim Palmer Darryl Parde Steve Robbins Sheila Roebuck Meg Siegner Georgina Simmons Sue Sparr Ron Spears Doug Struempler Susan Stutheit Lana Sweet The Junior class officers for '73-74 are; Greg Berger. Treasurer; Brian Browning. President: Debbie Wheatcraft. Vice-President; and Ruth Fass. Secretary. They arc all members of the Band, which is the occasion for the taking of this photograph Peggy Thomas Helen Tynon Kirk Warden Debbie Wheatcraft 1 Denis Allen, reserve fullback, listens to strategy 2 Lunchroom time out for a little leg exercising Kevin Wheeler Jay Whisler Richard Wilson Looking through the Media Center's vertical file Brad Peterson finds what he needs The Spirit of 76 The class of 1976 survived its second year at AHS without much complaint. Oh. protests of such things as fifty cent lunches and the ban against bare midrifts were heard. But. the rulings were taken in stride, focusing on more academic matters, like postulates and Napoleon's last name. The Sophomores are at an awkward age. too old to be Freshmen and too young to be Juniors. But. many of them discovered for the first time the difficulties of poetry and the importance of the Math and Science Club, as they trotted down the hall in an iambic pentameter gait, softly memorizing. “Alpha, beta, gamma, delta.” It has been said that the Sophomore year is the dullest of all those in high school, mostly by people who have graduated. As the song goes, we may never pass this way again, which, according to one student. “Is fortunate.” Kevin Brettmann Kevin Brown Gene Browning Janette Brueggmann Ron Caples Kelly Carey Linda Catlett Tom Clark Mark Clemments 36 Bob Conn Linn DeBuhr Marty Ford Marvin Cowan Van Erisman Tammy Frisby Marshia Dean Vickie Fitzsimmons Roxann Gardner 1 I 1 Becky Bohling collects absentee slips 2 Sophomore 3| class officers: Dave Thomas. Vice-Pres.; Kay McCormick. See . Vicki Bergmann. Treas.; and Mark Clements. Pres. 3. Lee Lanxon needs a drink. The Class of 1976 Passes Through Steve Gebers Jay Genoa Dennis Goenng Penny Greenrod Elizabeth Hamilton Janet Harris Thomas Heidzig Rhonda Henne Larry Henning Janice Henry Randy Henry Karen Horr Susan Horr Robin Hutton Deana Jones 38 Rae Ann Kleckinger Lisa Loew Linda McCuc Jeff Morrow Mary Ellen Kuenning Tracy McConnell Brian Mellage Jim Myers Rick Kuhlmann Kay McCormick Rodney Mikkelsen Mary Myers Sophomores Adjust To Life at AHS Tom Nichols Lonnie Palmer Mary Rief Joni Sherwood Randy Stukenholtz Dan Oestmann Bill Rains Dale Rose Sheila Shigley Dave Thomas Sue Osborne Kathy Ried Jon Rus Donna Stemper Rocky Thompson A drummer of the Auburn High School Band must develope a skill on all sorts of percussion equipment. Here. Vicki Bergmann chimes away on a difficult bell solo for the dramatic composition THE SEVENTH SEAL by the composer W. Francis McBcth. Barb Trojan Karen Vickers Vicki Vollertsen Vicki Von Bergen Judy Vosberg Phil Walker Diane Wintz 1 When asked to identify her favorite country. Lisa Loew immediately pointed to Canada 2. Cyndi Clinkenbeard. a transfer student into the Sophomore class, makes some new friends during lunch 3 FCA. given the job of decorating the Christmas tree, assigns the task to Lonnie Palmer and Kevin Brettmann 41 A New Beginning For the Freshmen We could say that the Freshmen got into the swing of things at AHS as the year went swiftly by, but we won’t. It’s too trite. We will say that the fun loving Frosh swarmed into their high school lives with a mass of new ideas, all unique to the Class of 'll. Most of them adapted quickly to the new surroundings, but kept many of their old traits, like complete lack of respect for Seniors. The Freshmen accomplished a number of things, notably in wrestling and geography class. They acquired a skill at typing and in getting to class before the final buzzer. They also learned how to operate the pop machine. Surviving their very first year here at Auburn was un-doubtably the most important accomplishment. With one down and three to go. the Frosh took the first big step to graduation. 1 Waiting for band practice to start. Kirby Rohrs —— chats with Terry (or is it Jerry) Gerdes Known as the 2 Gerdi twins they, along with Kirby, play the trumpet. 2 Ken Riley thumbs through Bartlett's FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS in the library. Danny Adams LeRoy Adams Donna Ashenfelter Gary Adams David Allen Arlin Aufenkamp Jerry Adams Diana Allen Tye Bantz 42 1 | 1 Steve Hudak rushes to the rescue, but. there's no fire. 2. “Needs sharpening.1' explains Bob 2 I 3 Wiemers. 3. Mark Berrett practices hard for the Auburn High School stage band. LaRhea Barrett Cindy Bergmann Wendell Bogle Margaret Byron Vernelle Beery Mark Berrett Leann Broers Morey Cade Mary Bennett Sherry Biere Cathy Byfield Mark Catlett 43 Steve Cole Mitch Dahmke Bob Faust JimColgrove Kelly Combs Debbie Dankenbring Larry DeFreece Lanny Gebcrs Jerry Gerdes Tom Cooney Bob Ely Terry Gerdes Kent Crotty Susan Fass Linda Gibbs 1 Carylon Sapp, a new student, stops before going into her Sophomore English class. 2 While waiting for Freshmen Choir to start. Mike Licwer practices his catcher's stance 44 The Class Of ’77: Their Day Will Come OA. 1. Larry Harris Vaughn Holding Rhonda Hutchins Tony Hector Deborah Holland Martin Jansky Brenda Harms David Hoffart Ed Horr Marvin Henne Raymond Holland Steve Jones Steve J ustus 1 New Sophomore Harold Moser checks out his locker 2. Kathy Moore cheers the Bulldogs 3 Royal Badberg ends another Biology class. Stephen Kennedy Randy Kennell Kent Krueger Mike Larkin 1 Emerging from the football storage room. Freshmen 1 U - football student manager Dick Taylor, hustles at a call from i- '■ Coach Bohaty 2. Steve Jones and Randy Rogge Keep on Truckin' towards the lunch room during the student lounge of second period. 40 Debbie Mertes Lynn Morrow Ed Myers Kathy Moore Cheryl Myers Jim Oestmann Ll T| 1. Freshmen Class officers are: Janelle Smith. Vice Pres.; Dave Luhring. Pres ; La Rhea Barrett. Treas 2. Remembering her locker combination isn't the hardest part of Kris Johnson's day. but it sometimes is. Randy Perry Ronnie Perry Jerry Reed Debbie Reeves Randy Rogge Kirby Rohrs � J7 Frosh Off to a Fresh Start in ’74 Dee Slater Debbie Stemper Vicki Stewart Janelle Smith Tracy Stevenson Jamie Stribling Craig Steinshower Joyce Stewart Christy Stukenholtz Linda Sayer Brenda Scherer David Sicrks Steve Sayer Chuck Sherman Jeanette Simmons 1. Frosh pass school days with twenty minutes at the cafeteria tables. 2. After school Joy Zimmerman and Diane McVay stop for a brief chat. 48 Dick Taylor Barbara Warren Lori White Tom Wolfe Teresa Tibbies Steven Wheeler Jeff Wilson Joi Zimmermann | | 1 Vemelle Beery. Debbie Holland, and Linda I. Gibbs store music at the end of the year 2. “H 3 Lowell Miller, a transfer student, arranges his ' class schedule in Mr Stoner's office 3 Freshmen wrestler Jay Von Bergen receives the congratulations of his teammates after a win. 49 50 CC Duals Perfect The Auburn cross-country team had their most successful season in several years. Coach Bradley attributed the success of the team to hard work and dedication. The team finished undefeated in four duals and placed in the top four of all tournaments excluding state. Edged out of a first place trophy by one point, the harriers placed second in the Doane Invitational. Results of other important meets are as follows; fourth in Falls City In vitational. third in Syracuse Invitational, runnerup in Conference meet, qualified for the state meet by placing third in District. Coach Bradley said, although the team was combined of under classmen, he thought the season over all was a success. He also noted the injury of Jerry Bremer, midway through the season, was a great loss to the team. j I I B Giesecke. J. Bremer, and D. Bradley push to a victory 1 ■ in the dual against Nebraska City. 2 1973 C C team (L. to 2 I 3 R ): J Biere. J Bremer. J. Myers. D Thomas. D Allen. D Bradley. R McKercher. B Gicsecke. Coach Bradley. A Able. J Oestmann. B Browning 3. Senior J. Bremer forges ahead in the Nebraska City dual. Jerry was injured during the last part of the season which hampered the team. I 1 Junior Varsity Football. BACK ROW (L ToR ): Denis 1— Lessor. Dennis Allen. Tom Clark. Larry Kruger. Ron 2 Brestel. Larry Byfield. MIDDLE ROW: Jeff Palmer. Mike Allgood. Terry Jodry Ray Luhring. Rich Wilson. Kirk Warden. Dennis Gocring. Gary Clark (Student Manager) FRONT ROW Randy Bennett. Van Erisman. Larry Henning. Bryan Mellage. Ron Caples. Steve Gebers. Russ Harms. Dale Rose. 2 Frosh Football. FRONT: Jim Oestmann. Arlin Aufenkamp. Mark Catlett. Jay VonBergcn. Eddie Myers ROW 2: Dwight Winmger. Randy Kennell. Gary Adams. Danny Adams. Kirby Rohrs. ROW 3: Jeff Wilson. Wendell Bogle. Craig Stienshouer. Mitch Dahmke. Mike Lewier ROW 4 Randy Perry. Gary Loew. Tony Hector. Jamie Stribblmg. Steve Cole ROW 5: Kent Crotty. Mark Lessor BACK Coach John Bohaty. J.V. and Frosh Contrasting Year The 1973-74 Freshman and Reserve football teams had two greatly constrasting seasons. The Frosh team, led by new coach John Bohaty. found the season very long and tough going, while the J.V.’s lived up to its tradition by posting a perfect season not allowing a single score during the three games. J.V. FOOTBALL AUBURN OPPONENT 56 Rock Port 0 20 Syracuse 0 28 Falls City 0 FROSH FOOTBALL AUBURN OPPONENT 0 Syracuse 6 6 Falls City 28 6 Plattsmouth 38 0 Nebraska City 14 0 Beatrice 35 2_ 1 Steve Klinger, number 24. mingles his way through the Plattsmouth defense 2 Bob Shigley. Jeff Whislcr. and Dru Lammle were chosen to All-Conference Twin 4 Rivers Loop for 1973-74. 3 Bob Shigley eludes the grasp of a Nebraska City foe. 4 (L. To. R ): Bob Shigley. Dave Wininger. Sam McCormick. Bill Fitzgerald. Jeff Whisler. Farrell Bibb, and Larry Lotter are the starting linemen on the varsity football team. 54 New Head Coach Leads 5-4 Season 1 1. (L. to R ): Bulldog Varsity backfield which con- ■■ tributed to the success of Coach Birdsley's first year as 2 head coach are: Steve Klingler. wingback; Terry Jodry 3 and Rick Cole, tailbacks; Mark Sapp, fullback; Dru Lammle. quarterback. 2 Dave Wininger. Jeff Whisler and Ray Luhr ing swarm Plattsmouth’s halfback during the first quarter of the Homecoming game 3. The Nebraska City quarterback finds great dif ficulty in escaping the Bulldog defensive tacklers. The 1973 Bulldog football players had a year which depended on getting acquainted. The first acquaintance was new Head Coach Richard Birdsley. an AHS graduate and first Bulldog to play in the Shrine Bowl. Second was learning to play together as a team. This was the most difficult because only three starters returned from a senior-dominated 1972 team. The 5-4 season was not what was expected at the beginning, but proved to have its bright moments, too. As the season went by. the young Bulldogs made much progress and learned what was expected out of them. Coach Birdsley brought the team together and they began to play together. This was proven in the latter part of the season as the Auburnites rolled over their last few opponents. Auburn Bulldogs earned three All-Conference positions on the 1973 Twin Rivers team. All-Conference linebacker. Jeff Whisler. was credited with 26 unassisted tackles and 111 assisted tackles. Jeff was also a regular starter on the offensive line. The other two All-Conference positions contributed much of the Bulldog success on offense. The combination of Dru Lammle to Bob Shigley in the passing department made up for more than 60% of the passing attacks. Dru completed 69 passes for a 50% average and 39 of them were to Bob. Dru threw for a total of 964 yards with Bob catching passes for 652 yards. 1 I 2 1 Rick Cole, number 37. breaks a tackle and displays his I balance which made him the Bulldogs leading rusher 2 3 I 4 Reserves review strategy in preparation for final home game to defend an undefeated season. 3. Coach Birdsley and the defensive platoon look on as the offense mounts a last minute drive 4 Auburn's offense huddles in planning for a secret play as an unidentified twelfth man appears I 1 Dru Lammle and Rjck Cole converse with the coaches 1 I about up coming downs, during a time out 2 Reserve ““I 3 Mnemen. Randy Bennett. Larry Kruger. Dennis Goering. I Ronald Brestel. and Dale Rose, set their pads during pre- game warm-up. 3. Farrell Bibb. Auburn tackle, blocks opponent to allow Auburn's quarterback to release the ball. 57 ] I Auburn Reserve Wrestlers arc (L To R): Coach Dave ■■ ■ I DeFelice. Coach Richard Birdsley. Danny Adams (Student 3 | Manager). Craig Stienshoucr. Bryan Millage. Vaughn I Holding. Dick Taylor (Student Manager). Randy Bennett. Arlin Aufenkamp. Jim Myers, and Jay VonBergen. 2. Sophomore rookie. Jim Rhino Myers, tensely walks around while awaiting his turn to display his coordination and skill to the Auburn audience during a home duel. 3 Trying to score against his opponent is Bryan Mellage. a sophomore Reserves Fight On Fighting diligently the reserve team coached by Mr. Birdsley. ended with a successful season. Not having a full team of wrestlers, the team pushed hard to achieve their goals. The teams duel meet record is as follows: AUBURN OPPONENT 25 Norris 14 18 Syracuse 21 9 Plattsmouth 12 24 Fairbury 6 13 Wymore 18 10 Tecumseh 3 Most outstanding wrestler was awarded to Vaughn Holding. Second was Larry Henning. Both wrestlers saw action on varsity and reserve squads. Vaughn received a first place medal at the Humbolt reserve tournament He scored with 3 pins against Norris. Syracuse. Plattsmouth and Wymore. He also won by decision against Fairbury 5-1. Wrestling on the varsity squad he received a fourth place medal at the District Tourney. 58 Coaches Return 4 State Qualifiers . I 1 Varsity 105 pounder. Dale Bradley, balances his I weight on Titan wrestler trying to pin him 2. The 1 Auburn Varsity Wrestling team; TOP (L. To R ): 2 Coach Dave DeFelice. Russ Harms. 138 lbs; Rodney Mikkelson. 145 lbs.; Vern McMann. Hwy.; Dave Wininger. 155 lbs. Larry Henning. 119 lbs.; Assistant Coach Richard Birdsley. Ron Caples. 126 lbs ; Harry Sweet. 119 lbs.; Dave Myers. 112 lbs ; Dale Bradley. 105 lbs.; and Eddie Myers. 98 lbs. Not pictured is 132 pounder. Tom Triptow. Auburn High School has two new coaches this year. Mr. Dave DeFelice and Mr. Richard Birdsley. Coming to a new school, not knowing anyone presented problems for the new coaches, however they took 4 wrestlers to the State Wrestling Tournament. Receiving places at the District Tournament in Crete were Dale Bradley at 105 pounds placing first along with Tom Triptow at 126 pounds. Receiving second was Dave Myers at 112 and Harry Sweet at 119 pounds. Others placing, but not going to state were Dave Winninger at 145 placing third and Vaughn Holding receiving a fourth at 98 pounds. The Varsity team records go as follows: 3rd Auburn Invitational 2nd Shenadoah Invitational 3rd Plattsmouth Invitational 4-3 Duel meet records Lettermen: Ed Myers. Dave Myers. Dale Bradley. Ron Caples. Tom Triptow. Russ Harms. Dave Wininger. Harry Sweet. Vern McMann. and Vaughn Holding. Dan Adams and Dick Taylor received letters for being student managers. 59 1. New Head Coach. Dave DeFelice and assistant Richard Birdsley intensely watch a match during Norris duel 2 Listening for instructions from the coaches. Tom Triptow strengthens his grip on a Titan wrestler to make a pin 3. Freshman 98 pounder Eddie Myers fights vigorously to break the hold of his opponent in the Auburn Invitational 4 Russ Harms displays ability and strength in wrestling Humboldt opponent as referee patiently awaits last-second countdown. 5. Starting out on the bottom. 119 pound Ron Caples awaits the referee's whistle to begin the second period of his match 60 Frosh And Reserves Brighten Future AUBURN RESERVES OPPONENT 40 Pawnee City 35 48 Waverly 56 50 Falls City 38 59 Plattsmouth 58 42 Milford 33 57 Norris 56 49 Crete 51 46 Tarkio 39 41 Syracuse 32 41 Nebraska City 32 59 Fairbury 68 58 Hebron 44 53 Wymore 28 65 Tecumpseh 28 68 Tri-County 69 45 Falls City FROSH 44 58 Pawnee City 27 41 Plattsmouth 69 44 Falls City 34 40 Syracuse 44 40 Nebraska City 73 40 Norris 54 31 Fairbury 53 I 1 1. Junior Ron Brestel tips jump ball to teammate f Steve Milam. 2. Mark Lessor drives for two during 2 I 3 I4 freshmen game against Plattsmouth 3 Dennis Allen I puts up a jump shot during a tense moment. 4 Reserve starter Mike Allgood displays his shooting ability which made him one of Auburn's top scorers. ‘Dogs Have Pride Auburn High School’s varsity basketball team played with great pride and desire as they fought through a tough schedule. The Bulldogs ended the season with a 11-10 record. The Bulldogs were lead by 6-2 Junior Denis Lessor. Lessor led the team in scoring, rebounds, and many other statistical categories. Denis was selected to the All-Twin Rivers Conference team and was named as an honorable mention all-stater. The Bulldogs began the season with four straight victories before their first loss. The ’Dogs took fourth place in the Twin Rivers Tournament by beating Syracuse in the first round, 75-55, before losing two close games to Plattsmouth and Nebraska City, 53-60 and 61-62 respectively. The Bulldogs then had to gear the rest of the season for the upcoming District Tournament. With a 10-9 record entering district action, the Auburnites blasted Falls City 63-35 to advance to the semifinals to play Nebraska City. Here is where the Bulldogs ended a long and hard earned season, losing 89 - 74. In all. Auburn’s pride and desire made this season successful. 1 Driving the baseline for two i: junior forward Kirk Warden. 2 Playmaker Rick Cole sets uj Bulldog offense. 3 4 Bulldof guards Dru Lammle and Bob Shigley shoo’ jump shots from outside. 1 I 2 1 Denis Lessor. All-Conference center, drives lane for easy | I two 2. Junior Ron Brestel leaps high for a pass 3 Senior 2 I 4 forward Jim Biere displays hook shot 4. Bulldogs varsity team I regroup between quarters. (L. TO R.): Denis Lessor. Jim Biere. Bob Shigley. Alan Able. Dru Lammle. Kirk Warden, and kneeling is Coach Dankenbring. j I 1 In Twin Rivers Tournament action. Alan Able. Denis Lessor | and Bob Shigley combine for Bulldog fastbreak 2. Denis Lessor 3 puts up a jump shot while Alan Able anticipates rebound 3. I Reserve bench. (L. To R ): Kevin Brettman. Lonnie Palmer. Randy Henry. John Rus. Terry Jodry. Dave Thomas. Mark Clements. Kevin Brown, and Marv Cowan 4 Coach Curnes converses with Steve Milam during a tight reserve game 64 AHS Basketball Teams Prosper I 2 1 Reserve basketball. FRONT ROW. (L To L — R ): L Lanxon. R. Cole. R Luhnng. S Milam. —£— R Henry SECOND ROW K Brown. M Clements. J. Rus. D Thomas. M Cowan. THIRD ROW D Allen. K Brettman. N Hemmingsen. L Lotter FOURTH ROW: L Adams. M Allgood. D Parde. B Conn. R Brcstel. Coach Curnes 2 Freshmen basketball. FRONT ROW: S Hudak. K Crotty. D Luhring. M Lessor. T Hector. D Allen SECOND ROW S Jones. D Wininger. G Adams. M Liewer. K Rohrs THIRD ROW S Cole. B Ely. G Loew. R Perry. M Jansky FOURTH ROW: Coach Peterson. R Rogge. R Holland. M Cade. J Wilson 3. Varsity basketball. FRONT ROW D Rohrs. B Shigley. S Milam. R Cole. R Luhnng. D Lammle SECOND ROW: Coach Dankenbring. M Allgood. A Able. D. Lessor. R Brestel. D Allen. K Warden. G. Clark NOT PICTURED: J Biere Lammle Swings Way To State Tourney Led by senior Dru Lammle. the Auburn High golf team placed sixth at the district tournament. Lammle. shooting rounds of 36 and 42, placed second in medalist competition and qualified for the state tournament at Beemer. Team members who competed in district action at Holmes Park in Lincoln are sophomore Kevin Brown, juniors Steve Milam and Kent Kuwitzky. and senior Dru Lammle. Posting a 15-5 season record, the golf team finished second in the Twin Rivers conference tournament behind Nebraska City. At the Twin Rivers tournament. Lammle set a conference record by shooting a three under par 69. 11 1 Dru Lammle concentrates before teeing off 2 Kent Kuwitzky and 2 | 3 Steve Milam look for the ball. 3 Kevin Brown approaches the green 66 1 | 1 Discussing the team's success are Head Coach ? Bradley and assistant Coach DeFelice. 2 Ron Brestel 2 3 4 shows style in discuss throw while winding up for last I ' attempt. 3. Denis Lessor shows great determination as final jump sets conference triple jump record. 4. Freshmen Tony Hector displays potential for upcoming years in the weights Nine Track Boys Qualify For State Bulldog track was one of the most successful sports at AHS in 1974. Because of the great determination on the parts of the athletes and coaches. Auburn’s track team qualified nine boys for the State meet in route to winning their District. The Bulldogs went undefeated in their dual and triangular seasons, placing second in the Twin Rivers meet and the Crete Invitational. The team was successful in the Fairbury Invitational winning it with very little trouble. Some of the outstanding performances which high lighted the year were records broken by Mark Sapp running the 100 yard dash in 10.0 seconds, and Steve Klingler running a 50.3 quarter mile. Coming off a leg injury. Denis Lessor set a new conference record in the triple jump with a leap of 44 41 4 . The 880 yard relay, composed of Steve Klingler. Mark Sapp. Kirk Warden, and Terry Jodry. set a school record with a time of 1:33.2. 1 Terry Jodry slows down after handing off to Steve Klingler. the anchor man. in the 314 15 440 yard relay. 2 Mark Sapp and Terry Jodry push hard in the 100 yard dash at an Auburn Triangular with Syracuse and Tecumseh. 3. First across the finish line. Dale Bradley shows a sign of success 4 Glorified to win. Bruce Giesecke rushes past the finish line to receive first place. 5 After receiving the handoff from Kirk Warden. Jerry Bremer sets his pace to the next handoff 68 1 After the first lap of the mile run. Rob McKercher sticks close behind Dave Helms in a home dual 2. In a triangular with Tecumseh and Syracuse. Rick Cole leaps the hurdles to get to the finish line. 3. Kirk Warden displays his techniques of concentration while running hard. 4. Junior Denis Lessor qualified for state with this leap while competing in the high jump at the District track meet at Fair-bury. 69 Psyched Spikers Received Trophy Auburn’s volleyball team ended with a much improved season over the past two years. With only two seniors on the squad, the team split their ten duals and had their best year in tournament showings In the conference tournament the volleyball team won the first trophy in girls athletics at Auburn High. Placing third in the tournament the team was defeated in semifinals by the conference champs. Coach Stevens singled out Elaine Ebler for the teams high point server, scoring 115 points. The District tournament ended the season for the spikers while winning the first of two games. Varsity wins included: Syracuse. Wymore Southern. Nebraska City. Nebraska City Lourdes, and Nemaha Valley. Losses were: Johnson-Brock. Tri-County. Falls City. Dawson Verdon. and Tecumseh. Fourteen girls on the volleyball team lettered. All of them will return except for two seniors. called. This was a frequent sight as B Holding and M Kuenning listen attentively to a pep talk 2. Frowning in i the face of defeat. Claudette Stephens, the head volleyball coach, watches her spikers as they diligently fight on for the team 3. Returning the ball to the opposing team by displaying the bump pass is A Shires. 1 Anxious to play are P Yates. R Kruse. D Stemper. K Reid. K Palmer. L Catlett. K McCormick. V Bergmann. and V. Teten 2. V Tcten and K McCormick volley 3 3 Receiving 3rd in the Twin Rivers Conference Volleyball Tourney are J Myers. E Ebler. P Thomas. J. Clark. K McCormick. V. Bergmann. V Teten. Miss Kern. Mrs. Stephens. M Kuenning. D Stemper. B Holding. A Shoes. P Yates, and J Wilson 71 1st Year Success A new girls sport was introduced to A.H.S. this year and turned out a success. First year coach Franklin Smith and assistant Mary Kern were confronted with many problems at the beginning of the season, but by the time the first game rolled around, the team looked as if it was just another routine season. Both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams split their records at two wins and two losses. Top scorer for the season was senior Vanessa Teten with 43 points, followed by Kay McCormick and Janet Ely. 35 and 33 points respectively. Top rebounders were Janet Ely with 37 and Pam Yates close behind with 34. VARSITY BASKETBALL AUBURN OPPONENT 58 Humboldt 13 27 Nemaha Valley 32 35 Syracuse 51 44 Plattsmouth 32 JUNIOR BASKETBALL AUBURN OPPONENT 3 Humboldt 9 15 Nemaha Valley 10 11 Syracuse 27 20 Plattsmouth 18 ■ 1 Auburn Girls Basketball (FRONT L. To R ): J Ely. V. 1 I 2 Bergmann. K McCormick. V Teten. P Yates ROW 2: 12 M Kuenning. K Palmer. B Holding. C Andrew. D Moore ROW 3: Miss Kern (Assistant Coach). D Wheat-craft R Fass. J Sherwood. J Myers. Mr Smith (Head Coach). L Kennedy (Student Manager) 2. Junior Janet Myers demonstrates jump shot during the Humboldt game. 3 Freshman Girls Basketball (FRONT L To R ). S. Biere. D. Allen. K Carey. ROW 2: D Dankenbring. K Moore. C Myers. L White. M Bennett ROW 3: D Patterson. D Slater. J Zimmerman. E Hamilton. J Smith ROW 4: T. Tibbies. S Fass. B Harms. D McVay. C Bergmann. 72 3p� 1. Driving hard for the finish line Joni Sherwood receives first place and Anita Shires takes second as they lean j forward at a home duel against Nebraska City. 2. In the 80 yard low hurdles. Kim Palmer displays her technique of leaping the hurdle where she received a first place against her Nebraska City opponents. 3. Mary Ellen Kuenning strides down her lane in the 220 yard run were she was the first across the finish line and received points for the team were they went on to win the duel 4 In her first year of throwing the discuss. Kathy Moore shows great promise for a future thrower for the girls track team. 5 Doing her warm up run. Karen Aufenkamp checks her steps in the broad jump before taking her first jump. Striving To Win Returning letterwomen to 1974 girls track team were Brenda Holding, Mary tllen Kuenning, Janet Myers, Joni Sherwood, and Anita Shires. The team also consisted of: Kelley Carey, Karen Aufenkamp, Vicki Bergman. Kathy Byfield. Debbie Dankenbring, Kathy Hamann, Debbie Moore, Kathy Moore, Cheryl Myers, Kim Palmer, Tracy Stevenson, Cristi Stuckenholtz, Teresa Tibbies, and Lori White. Managers are: Vicki Von Bergen and Betty Myers. The girls beat Nebraska City and Humboldt and lost to Falls City. 73 Athletic Banquet Honors Boys, Girls | 2 1 Dru Lammle. Dave Wininger. Steve Klingler. Tom Trip U tow display honors with speaker Don Bryant. 2 Steve - j 3 Klingler receives Dave Swinney award 3. Jeff Whisler is 1 I 4 awarded football letter 4 Coach DeFelice presents wrestl- ing letters. This year, girls athletic programs were honored at the annual sports banquet for the first time. Sponsored by Auburn Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, the Monday night event featured a talk by Don Bryant, sports information director at the University of Nebraska. Lettermen in each sport were introduced by their coaches. Special awards offered by organizations in the community included a Jaycee wrestling award presented to Tom Triptow. captain of this year’s squad. Dru Lammle received the Rotary club free throw trophy from club president Dick Wilson. Kenneth Hutton awarded the Kiwanis football award to senior letterman Dave Wininger. Eldon Swinney presented the Dave Swinney all-sports memorial trophy to Steve Klingler. Coach Larry Dankenbring awarded Dru Lammle with a plaque for being the golf team’s outstanding member. A special award was given to senior Gary Clark by the coaches for being a student manager for four years. y 1 For the first time at AHS girls receive basketball _____ letters. 2. Coach Birdsley honors Dave Wininger with 3 Kiwanis award 3. Coach Bradley presents track letters. 75 ACTIVITIES 1 I I Arlin Aufenkamp and Dick Taylor enjoy their stu- T| dent lounge privileges 2. Kirk Warden and Jeff I Wilson post another announcement on the SAB 3 I bulletin board. 3 When Vicki Von Bergen needs some new school supplies, she knows the place to go is the student bookstore Kevin Brettman is ready to serve. 4. Kevin Brcttman gets help from Lonnie Palmer in decorating the Christmas tree. Bulletin Board Is SAB’s Donation The Student Advisory Board made a major contribution to the school in 1973-74; a bulletin board designed and constructed by the members. The main purpose of the bulletin board was to inform students of upcoming events such as convocations and concerts. It also drew large crowds when ever there was a Teacher or Student of the Week, another new SAB activity. The members selected representatives from each class and the faculty, and short, humorous stories about them were posted along with a photograph. Sponsoring convocations continued to be one of the main activities of the SAB. These included a talk from an American Indian, giving the students an idea of how the white man has stereotyped the Indian and his culture. Another featured a husband-and-wife acrobatic team from Belgium, whose agile little girl captured the hearts of the audience. In addition, the SAB ran the student bookstore, and sponsored the student lounge. They also held a film festival on November 16. 1973, with films of Laurel and Hardy, and W. C. Fields. Officers: Dave Wininger. president. Diana Sullivan, vice-president; Joni Sherwood, secretary-treasurer; Bill Fitzgerald, sergeant at arms Other Members: Doug Thomas. Mary Goings. Kirk Warden. Karen Aufenkamp. Rob McKercher. Kevin Brettmann. Steve Hudak. and Jeff Wilson. 78 Iff 1. Officers Dave Wininger. Diana Sullivan. Bill Fitzgerald, and Joni Sherwood are shown with the speaker at a convocation. 2. Dru Lammle has to brush up on his American History to teach on Student Teacher Day 3. SAB members discuss current issues and problems at a meeting 4 The student lounge is a favorite place to go for relaxing and refreshments for Steve Hudak. Doug Thomas, and Joni Sherwood. Journalism Class Loves Their Work 1 Doug Thomas and Anne Ely dig into another hour of annual work with ambition and enthusiasm. 2. Ardis 2 I 3 Hodges and Judy Lokie find out that writing cutlines is I an exciting challenge. 3. Photographers Brian Browning and Jay Genoa rehash Journalsim Day at Peru College while waiting for the bus. “How can we finish this page when we don’t have any pictures?” “Dru has all the copy, what can we do now?” “Not another ’Exciting Year’ headline!” “Don't the photographers have those pictures done yet?” “Janet, do you have the list of seniors who haven’t had their pictures taken yet?” “How are we ever going to get ten pages finished by Friday?” “How do you use this proportion wheel?” “Help me think up a good headline.” “Diana, how come there are so many wrestling pictures?” “You’ve got trapped white space on this page.” “Don't you dare drop this class at semester!” “Hey. Anne, did you see ‘General Hospital' during vacation?” “You should be done with that copy by now!” “Whew, the last page done.” Members: Mary Lee Glen, editor: Diana Sullivan, co-editor; Doug Thomas, business manager. Dru Lammle. sports editor. Ann Shires, faculty editor: Sam McCormick, student editor; Anne Ely. activities editor: Anita Shires. Dianne Thomas. John Duncan. Bob Shigley. Jerry Breazile. Jim Biere. Bill Fitzgerald. Judy Lokie. Mary Ellen Hudak. Lee Wheeler. Janet Wilson. Gary Kite, and Nadine Rieke. Photographers: Gene Browning. Brian Browning. Jay Genoa. Randy Brundgardt 80 FCA Has A Year Of Accomplishing More members, more money, more fellowship, and more seriousness, were four of the many things achieved by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes this year. Almost twice as many members attended sessions regularly this year, as did last. The meetings consisted of business, devotions, prayer, and generally anything the members wanted to talk about. Both Coach DeFelice and Coach Birdsley were new to the organization, but quickly adjusted to what was going on. Money earned from selling concessions was put to good use. Six boys planned to attend camp at Estes Park this year, and twice that many attended to go to a spring conference at Midland College. Members: Dave Thomas. Kevin Brown. Kevin Brettman. Bill Fitzgerald. Marv Cowan. Jim Myers. Dale Bradley. Bryan Mellage. Dave Allen. Steve Cole, Mark Lessor. Dave Luhring. and Larry Lotter. 1 2 1- Honors math comes in handy to Doug 3 —.... Thomas and makes counting change an easy task. 2 Dave Wininger gives up hope of Jeff Wilson and Randy Rogge doing any work 3 FCA officers Dave Wininger. Doug Thomas, and Kent Kuwitzky don't mind getting their picture taken and being tardy for class. 4. Sponsors Richard Birdsley and David DeFelice could still find time for their coaching duties. 81 French Club Exits In Blaze of Glory Le Circle Francais. sometimes known as the French Club, met its end in 1974. Time ran out on the organization as French is no longer being offered. The club went out in style, though, adopting the nickname '“Les Pitites Diables de Francais.” which means the Little French Devils, buying berets, and going to dinner at a plush French restaurant in Omaha. The club, after a trip to Quebec, had no further reason to try moneymaking projects, but. out of force of habit, continued to keep their coat check at basketball games. To help pay for their fancy dinner, they also stayed on as custodial assistants after games. Earning money as a custodian was the trade mark of the group. “Really.” said one member, “‘after pushing a mop around for three years, you kinda come to appreciate the work that goes into keeping this school running. Yes. I'm sorry that there won't be any French Club, but everything we ever did was quite unique, and I don’t think I'll ever forget any of it.” Members: Jeanne Sherwood. Cathy Trojan. Nancy Kennedy. Ann Shires. Karen Dettmer. Cathy Catlett. Marie Blankenship. Sarah Pebley. Sam McCormick. Dave Wininger. Mrs Ranck. sponsor. j I 1. Mrs Rarick. sponsor, finds out from Cathy Trojan I that she can't have her cake checked at the French Club 2 | 2 coat check. 2 Cathy Catlett Marie Blankenship. Ann ' Shires, and Karen Dettmer enjoy making friends with Canadian students. 3. Jeanne Sherwood. Cathy Trojan, and Nancy Kennedy find that French food is fine I 1 Members Lonnie Palmer. D bie Wheatcraft. and Sue J Sparr are interested in a medal shown by Mr Juarez, a ■ ■--4 guest speaker. 2. Spanish Club meetings always include a 1 3 little fun. such as the game from Mexico 3 Club officers were Karen Aufenkamp. secretary treasurer; Brenda Holding, president; Steve Chatelain. vice-president. Enthusiasm Grows In Spanish Club Spanish Club membership increased sharply in the 73-74 school year, showing that students really were taking an interest in the language club. One of the reasons was that speaking Spanish gives a little glamour to an otherwise drab school day. Something about “almuerzo” and “escuela” made the Spanish students feel that school could be fun. after all. The club’s enthusiasm started early in the year with plans for a trip to Scottsbluff in the spring; however, the fuel shortage later made the trip impractical. Nevertheless, the club continued to raise money by operating the concession stand for half of the home basketball games. People knew they were being helped by Spanish students by the friendly “Gracias' they received with their change. The trip to Spain was the big goal for our Spanish Club: the trip was promoted by the banquet for the parents held in early December. Soon afterwards, the reservations began to roll in. and over twenty students looked forward to an exciting two weeks in Spain. Members. Mary Ellen Kuenning. Vicki Von Bergen. Melody Winninger. Neil Hemmingsen. Deanna Jones. Pam Yates. Vicki Vollertsen. Janet Ely. Anne Ely. Rob McKercher. Greg Berger. Deb bie Moore. Terri Majors. Kevin Brettman. Lonnie Palmer. Gene Browning. Mary Lee Glen. Jay Genoa. Debbie Wheatcraft. Debbie Niemann. Elaine Ebler. Jodie Henning. Linda Kennedy. Kathy Reid. Janette Brueggemann. Charlene Malsbury. Kathy Jenkins. Susan Dahlke. Curt Bachle. Vicki Bergmann. Brian Browning. Randy Brungardt. Sue Sparr. Janet Wilson. Barb Trojan. Donna Stemper. Linda Catlett. Marsha Dean. Judy Vosberg. and Vickie Fitzsimmons. The cheerleaders take advantage of a chance to play tricks on the coaches during a skit The coaches were surprised to find themselves blowing flour on each other. Ruth Fass shows her spirit while the pep band plays The reserve cheerleaders encourage the Bulldogs to do it one more time. 84 Pompoms Fade, Fervor Does Not Were vicious! V-I-C-I-O-U-S. yes'” The AHS cheerleaders stood in front of the pep club, leading one of the favorite cheers of the season. Although many of these chants were familiar to the pep club and student body, the cheerleaders also had other lesser-known chants such •is. “See how my pompoms faded red onto my outfit! ’ and Look, my ‘Spirit turned pink!” These dilemma usually worked themselves out by game time, and enthusiasm was shown in every movement they made. It wasn’t all fun for the girls. The wrestling cheerleaders main grievances were mat burns on their hands. The varsity and reserve cheerleaders nearly broke out into a rash every time they went into a mount, especially those two-person mounts done before basketball freethrows. But for the most part, they enjoyed their roles as AHS cheerleaders. They found that having school spirit isn’t old-fashioned. Reserve cheerleaders: Sue Sparr. Kay Hamann Melody Wininger. Judy Vosberg Wrestling cheerleaders: Connie Mowery. Anita Shires. Diana Sullivan. Rene Kruse. Varsity cheerleaders: BACK. Julie Clark: MIDDLE. Ruth Fass. Brenda Holding. Cindy Andrew: FRONT. Vanessa Teten 1 1 1 With the aid of the cheerleaders megaphones the Pep -—-I— Club members cheer their team on to a victory- 2 At the exciting district game against Falls City, the Pep Club members rest their bodies but keep their eyes on the game AHS Sees Return Of the Pep Club AHS restores the institution known as the Pep Club in the ’73-’74 school year. The no-uniform, no-rule. Booster Club of the previous year emphasized the need for an organized Pep Club once again. The club began the year by selecting new uniforms. To raise money for Homecoming the club raffled a football autographed by the Auburn High football players. Members earned football, basketball, and wrestling pins for their spirit and enthusiasm. Cake raffles were held at basketball games to pay for the pins. Sponsors were Mrs. Hemmingsen and Mrs. Rarick. Members: Marie Blankenship. Diane Wintz. Debbie Wheatcraft. Debbie Niemann. Vicki Von Bergan. Deana Jones. Georgina Simmons. Linda Kennedy. Sue Osborne. Terri Majors. Kathy Reid. Mary Myers. Janet Harris. Debbie Hey wood. Kay McCormick. Jodie Henning. Janet Myers. Cheryl Myers. Kathy Hamann. Debbie Stemper. La Rhea Barrett. Cindy Bergmann. Mary Bennett. Donna Stemper. Vicki Bergmann. Betty Myers. Anne Ely. Janet Hagen. Sheila Roebuck. Martha Russell. Debbie Biere. Janette Brueggman. Kathy Moore. Debbie Dankingbring. Diana McVay. and Pam Yates. 3 1 A-U B U-R-N-Auburn' The cheerleaders and pep club join in a favorite cheer. 2. The 1974 pep club officers were: Mary Lee Glen, president; Debbie 5 Biere. vice-pres . Karen Aufenkamp. secretary. 3 One of the favorite skits of the year was when the cheerleaders dressed as fine, upstanding citizens. 4. Kay McCormick watches calmly as Debbie Moore becomes frustrated at the District Tournament 5. Tern Majors and Kathy Hamann display a poster 8 if Df 1 lH5 Cinderella Reigns After Devil Pains A visitor in Auburn High School during the week of October 12 would have been awe-stricken by the unusual decorations brightening the walls of the school. The theme of “Cinderella” provided a colorful backdrop for the 1973 Homecoming activities. Classes competed for prizes in a wall decoration contest. The winners of this contest were announced at the halftime of the game. The week’s spirit was openly exhibited at a pep rally downtown, and this excitement carried through into the game. With Auburn leading 3-0. the band paraded onto the field for their halftime show. The queen candidates waited nervously in their convertibles for the end of the band’s performance. At this time the queen candidates were chauffeurred around the track and escorted by their fathers onto the field. Candi Apple was surprised with a crown and roses presented by Mary Lee Glen, president of the pep club, and Jerry Bremer, secretary-treasurer of A-Club. The Bulldogs could not hold their lead in the second half of the game, and the Plattsmouth Blue Devils went home with the victory. To liven up the defeated souls, music was provided by the Fairfax Brothers in the high school lounge. At the first intermission of the dance, the candidates took their seats. At this time. Candi crowned Myron Gerdes as this year’s king. He and his queen proudly reigned over the 1973 Homecoming. j 2 Queen Candi Apple and King Myron Gerdes reign — ■ over the dance as Cinderella and her Prince Char-2 ming. 2. The seniors display their spirit in this prize- winning exhibit The seniors tied with the sophomores for first prize in the wall decorations contest. Each class was awarded five dollars for their efforts. 3. Dave Helms. Jeff Whisler. Dave Winmger. Bill Fitzgerald, and Dru Lammle take the game and Neal Thomas quite seriously. 1 Homecoming candidates (L. To R.): Ann Shires. Cindy Andrew. Candi Ap-2 pic. Diana Sullivan. Vanessa Teten. Jerry Bremer. Jeff Whisler. Myron Gerdes. _ Dave Wimnger. Dru Lammle 2. Pam Yates. Cathy Catlett, and Vicki 4 Vollertsen wish they knew for sure how they could decorate A little inter-class cooperation might help 3 The reserve cheerleaders get their chance to cheer at a varsity game 4 Everyone looks forward to Homecoming-even the drill team Debbie Biere. Jeanne Sherwood. Penny Grow. Karen Aufenkamp. and Peggy Thomas prove that many weeks of practice pay off. 89 GAL Jumps Into Some Real Action The G.A.L. (Girls Athletic Letterwomen) is in its second consecutive year and has become a very active club. The club sold basketball and football pins to earn money to buy a plaque which holds engraved names of the outstanding players in volleyball, basketball, and track. They also sponsored a volleyball program for the junior high girls in March to prepare them for volleyball season next fall. Another activity the girls started was a game night program for the Head Start children. Miss Kern, the girls P.E. teacher, is the sponsor of the group which meets twice monthly. Officers: Vanessa Tetcn. president; Elaine Ebler. vice president; Brenda Holding, secretary: and Ann Shires, treasurer Other Members: Cathy Catlett. Janet Ely. Anita Shires. Julie Clark. Debbie Leslie. Peggy Thomas. Kay McCormick. Karen Aufenkamp. Lana Sweet. Robin Hutton. Mary Ellen Kuenning. Jom Sherwood. Janet Myers. Pam Yates. Vickie Bergman. Cindy Andrew and Kim Palmer. t 0 -- 1 1 Steve Klingler even goes as far as the band room to get _____ his GAL football pin from Kay McCormick. 2. GAL 3 member Kim Palmer demonstrates a fine jump shot. 3. GAL members made their debut at the annual sports banquet this year, and enjoyed listening to the guest speaker from the University. Don Bryant. 90 A Fruitful Year For AHS A-Club 1 I 1 Bob Shigley and Mr. Birdsley listen intently at a I meeting. 2. Mary Lee Glen is presented with a bouquet 2 I 3 of roses for four years of loyal support 3. The Christ-I mas skit found Terry Jodry gift-wrapped for some of his many admirers This skit was one of the most enjoyable of the year. The AHS A-club members were exempt from the Emancipation Proclamation as they held their annual autumn slave auction. The members lent their time and muscles to townspeople who bought them to do odd jobs such as raking leaves and painting houses. Some of the money earned from this event went toward a cooling system for the water fountain outside the gym door. Another project for the lettermen was having the football field endzones imprinted with “Auburn”. Of course, sports were of primary interest to the members, and they were able to attend the Nebraska-Kansas football game, as well as a baseball game in Kansas City. The A Club entertained the student body with a skit at a pep rally. They surprised the cheerleaders with a variation of “This is Your Life.” Officers: Dru Lammle. pres.; Jeff Whisler. vicc-pres.; Jerry Bremer, sec -treas. Other Members: Alan Able. Farrell Bibb. Jim Biere. Gary Clark. Jerry Breazile. Bill Fitzgerald. Myron Gerdes. Russ Harms. Rick Kennell. Steve Klingler, Jeff Langer. Jerry Lokie. Neil Lunzmann. Sam McCormick. Vern Shigley. Gary Simms. Harry Sweet. Tom Triptow. Doug Thomas. Dave Wininger. Dennis Allen. Mike Allgood. Randy Bennett. Ron Brestel. Brian Browning. Larry Byfield. Steve Chatelain. Rick Cole. Dave Helms. Terry Jodry. Joe Kennedy. Larry Kruger. Kent Kutwitzky. Denis Lessor. Larry Lotter. Ray Luhring. Rob McKercher. Steve Robbins. Kirk Warken. Rich Wilson. Dale Bradley. Kevin Brett-man. Kevin Brown. Ron Caples. Tom Clark. Mark Clements. Bob Conn. Van Erisman. Steve Gebers. Dennis Goering. Bryan Mellage. Dave Thomas 91 Competent Girls Form FHA Club The Future Homemakers of America started the year rolling with what else but a roller skating party. In October the girls attended the District FHA Convention at Nebraska City. The traditional Family Night was held in November with Thanksgiving as the theme. In December the club went Christmas caroling to the Nemaha County Hospital and the Good Samaritan Home. The new year began with the members collecting for the Heart Fund but due to a flu epedemic the officers were unable to attend the annual tea held at the Governor's Mansion. In March the club held a Mother-Daughter Banquet and later in the year the newly elected officers attended the state workshop. Officers: Diane Hodges, president; Melanie Gerdes. vice president; Karen Dyer, historian; Karen Aufenkamp. secretary; Betty Douglas, treasurer; Penny Grow, song leader; and Beverly Byfield, parliamen tarian. Other Members: Kathy Jenkins. Janet Harris. Lori White. Christy Stukenholtz. Susan Faust. Lisa Loew. Diane Wintz. Karen Guilliatt. Susie Kimball. Mary Bennett. Dee Slater. Brenda Scherer. Tracy Stevenson, and Diane Clark. .50 :v 1 The FHA members give up their hot lunch for an important meeting. 2. Karen Dyer. Melanie Gerdes. and Diane Hodges, enjoy a tasty meal at the Mother Daughter Banquet. 3. Lisa Loew and Betty Douglas stand by as Penny Grow pulls the finished product from the oven. 92 Fall Tear-Jerker Enthralls Audience Jeffrey Falter chose for the fall play one of more serious content. The crowd sat with tears in their eyes as the cast moved them with the dramatic scenes of “The Death and Life of Larry Benson. Being about a returned POW. the play was a very timely one. Rob McKercher portrayed the returning POW with Martha Russell and Dave Wininger as his parents. Melody Wininger played the part of his sister. Other parts were played by Diana Sullivan. Connie Mowery. Janet Wilson. Sam McCormick. Anne Ely. Bill Fitzgerald. Cheryl Knapp. Terri Majors, and Gene Browning. Upon returning home. Larry Benson finds the town and the people the same, yet no one knows him. He becomes very confused as more and more problems arise. Mr Benson is against this stranger from the start but his wife tries desperately to reach out to the boy. Finally, by talking to him quietly, she finds out that her son is dead and that this boy was his best friend, almost a brother. She convinces her husband that all boys are really the same and he accepts the boy in the end. They become a family once more. 2 1 Anne Ely. the old girlfriend, brings back the class —----------- ring Larry gave her before he joined the army 2 Rob 3 bie McKercher. as the boy. reminisces with his sister, played by Melody Wininger. 3. Dave Wininger. Larry's father, tells his wife. Martha Russell, he wants that strange boy out of the house 93 Victories Abound At Speech Contest Adopting the motto “Do good”, the AHS speech team acted and spoke their way to success. They traveled to Nebraska City for the Twin Rivers contest, where the one-act play, “Adaptation. won the runner-up trophy. Auburn proved to be the dominant team at the district contest. The one-act play won the best play award with Anne Ely and Rob McKercher receiving the best actress and best actor honors. Also earning superior ratings were: Diana Sullivan. Steve Chatelain. and Kirk Warden, in-terp. of drama; Martha Russell and Melody Wininger. duet acting; Rob McKercher. interp. of prose; Debbie Heywood. interp. of poetry; Brian Browning, after dinner speaking; Sam McCormick, extemp, speaking. Excellent ratings went to Gene Browning, interp. of prose; Dave Wininger. informative public address; and Martha Russell, orig. public address. Those receiving superior ratings obtained the privilege to compete at the state contest. Leaving for Kearney after school on Friday, the speech team spent the evening on the town—singing along at Shakeys. The next day was spent in competition Brian Browning climaxed the day by making the finals with his after dinner speech. 1 I 1 Brian Browning, a state finalist in after dinner speaking. 1 3 proudly displays the district contest sweepstakes. 2 Rob I McKercher assures the cameraman that the district contest I is all wrapped up. 3. Steve Chatelain and Diana Sullivan work out the fine points in their interpretation of drama. The Diary of Adam and Eve. 4 Practicing many hours on her poetry reading proves worthwhile for Debbie Heywood. 94 Spring Features One-Act Comedy Three one-act comedies were presented by AHS on April 18. 1974. The first was entitled The Ledge”, and portrayed an unbalanced businessman, ready to end it all from his office window. Various people try to convince him to come inside, but only the news that he has been drafted makes him feel that life isn’t so worthless after all. Steve Chatelain played the role of the man on the ledge. Other characters were Connie Mowery. Sam McCormick. Cindy Andrew. Jeff Wilson, Dwight Wininger. Steve Hudak. Bill Fitzgerald, and Gary Clark. Martha Russell and Melody Wininger played two slightly senile widows in Save Me a Place at Forest Lawn . They make their plans for final repose while eating at a cafeteria, and fear making spectacles of themselves. The last play of the evening was Adaptation , which portrays life as a game show. Dave Wininger progresses through his life, moving from square to square, until he finally takes two steps sideways and has a coronary occlusion. Those helping him along were Brian Browning. Rob McKercher. and Anne Ely. 1 Window-washer Bill Fitzgerald demands that Steve Chatelain get off of his ledge 2. Dwight Wininger tells Steve that he is causing traffic jams twenty floors below 3. Dave Wininger. never having reached the Security Square, tells of the dreams he had in life, while Anne and Brian sing The Impossible Dream . 4. While eating their meal. Martha Russell and Melody Wininger discuss the pros and cons of being cremated. 95 96 1 33 4 1 The Math and Science members gather for a group photo after one of their monthly meetings 2 Randy Brungardt and Debbie Moore study literature for the trip to Texas. 3. Candy sales give the members experience in watching out for shoplifters. 4 The Math and Science officers are pleas ed with the sales of soup supper tickets. Texas Trip Goal Of Math-Science j | 2 l Deana Jones and Kirk Warden enjoy their dis- | hwashing detail at the soup supper 2 Debbie 3] Hey wood works hard at the candy sale while Denis I Lessor tests the merchandise for freshness and quali- ty 3 Janet Harris and Diane Hodges make certain that the pic counters at the soup supper are well-stocked. Officers: Cindy Andrew, president; Gary Clark, vice-president; Debbie Wheatcraft. secretary. Ron Brestel. acting secretary; Greg Berger, treasurer. Other Members: Vicki Bergmann. Debbie Biere. Marie Blankenship. Mike Bohlken. Dale Bradley. Jerry Breazile. Jerry Bremer. Kevin Brettmann. Galyn Broers. Kevin Brown. Bian Browning. Gene Browning. Randy Brungardt. Steve Chatelain. Randy Clarke. Mark Again, for the second consecutive time, the Alpha Beta Gamma Science and Math Club of AHS chose a longhair as president. Cindy Andrew moved up from the vice president’s office when Doug Thomas resigned after a month of incumbency. Gary Clark was then elected vice-president. 1973-74 proved to be one of the most interesting years on record for the Math and Science club, changing the destination of the June field trip from Colorado to Texas. A bus was chartered to transport the students to Texas, instead of the usual parent and sponsor-driven cars. The club also went on a number of informative field trips. One of the most interesting of these was a trip to the University of Nebraska. The members also had the good fortune to visit SAC underground. The club managed to keep its treasury well-stocked by holding numerous candy sales and bake sales. One of the most familiar announcements in the bulletin was a list of people who hadn't remembered the bake sales, and as a result had to give “S3.50 to Greg Berger or another club officer by seventh period today.” Another minor difficulty was determining what $2.50 worth of baked goods meant. Of course, the big money-raiser during the school year was the annual soup supper, where members spent days rehearsing sales pitches for tickets and practicing pouring water. In between sales and field trips, the club held regular monthly meetings with guest speakers from colleges or businesses. The sponsors were Mr. Kenneth Hutton. Mr. Franklin Smith, and Mr. Shelby Bennett. Clements. Susan Dahlke. Bill Fitzgerald. Jay Genoa. Janet Harris. Deb bie Heywood. Diane Hodges. Brenda Holding. Deana Jones. Joe Kennedy. Nancy Kennedy. Gary Kite. Rene Kruse. Kent Kuwitzky. Denis Lessor. Debbie Moore. Mary Myers. Kay McCormick. Sam McCormick. Rob McKercher. Anne Oestmann. Dan Oestmann. Martha Russell. Bob Shigley. Sue Sparr. Diana Sullivan. Vanessa Teten. Dave Thomas. Cathy Trojan. Vicki Vollertsen. Judi Vosberg. Kirk Warden j I 2 1 Debbie Moore tries out her talents on the new electric I bass 2 Steve Justus. Mitch Dahmke. and Kirby Rohrs 3 14 find a few moments during band to catch up on I geography. 3. Left turn or right turn? Learning marching routines can be confusing, even for upperclassmen 4 Marching requires intense concentration from Dick Taylor. 98 I 1 Martha Russell's happy face reflects the feelings of T the band after the Plattsmouth contest. 2. The ten- 2 | sion of waiting to march at a contest has prompted a 1 lively conversation between Kevin Bretman and Joni Sherwood 3 The new summer band uniforms are modeled by Myron Gerdes and Jerry Oestmann Year Of Contrasts Leads to Reward The marching season for the AHS band can be remembered as one of many contrasts. It began with the sweltering summer practices, during which the students were thankful for shorts and halter tops. It ended with the halftime performances at football games, when numb fingers could barely handle an instrument, and the drill team wished they could wear long johns with their uniforms. Another contrast could be seen on the all-day band trips, such as the one to State Fair. In the morning before departure, the school parking lot was teeming with junior boys passing a football, giggly freshmen girls searching for their instruments, and sophomores trying hard to look experienced on this, their second State Fair trip. By the time the third performance of the day was over, however, the band had become a sweaty, exhausted group, with one common goal—to find the deodorant before someone else stole it. Deep inside, though, the enthusiasm of the group was steadfast. The best reward was their ’‘1” rating at the Plattsmouth Marching Contest. As a happy band member put it. 'Who ever said that one is the loneliest number?” 99 j 1 STAGE BAND MEMBERS: Brian Browning. Gene —— Browning. Dick Taylor. Jerry Bremer. Mark Berrett. Sam —— McCormick. Greg Berger. Mary Ellen Kuenning. Anne 2 Oestmann. Galyn Broers. Danny Oestmann. Debbie Moore. Randy Rogge. Vicki Bergmann. Jerry Oestmann. Ron Brestel. Wendell Bogle. Paul Ramp, director 2. All State Music students relax in the mini-park Jerry Bremer. Galyn Broers. Bill Fitzgerald, and Rick Mathis were selected for the choir. Diana Sullivan played in the band and also in the Hastings Honor Band Martha Russell played in the All State Orchestra. BAND MEMBERS Vicki Vollertsen. Susan Dahlke. Debbie Heywood. Sally Oestmann. Joi Zimmerman. LaRhea Barrett. Gary Kite. Debbie Whcatcraft. Cindy Bergmann. Debbie Moore. Diana Sullivan. Charlene Malsbury. Deana Jones. Kay McCormick. Terri Majors. Marsha Dean. Kathy Smith. Rene Kruse. Julie Oestmann. Brenda Holding. Melody Wininger. Mary Ellen Kuenning. Jerry Bremer. Linda Kennedy. Sharon Vollertsen. Randy Rogge. Janelle Smith. Danny Oest mann. Lee Anne Broers. Connie Mowery. Vanessa Teten. Jay Genoa. Steve Justus. Martha Russell. Galyn Broers. Brian Browning. Kevin Brettmann. Cathy Trojan. Dick Taylor. Rob McKercher. Jerry Gerdes. Jerry Oestmann. Becky Bohling. Lonnie Palmer. Terry Gerdes. Kirby Rohrs. Ruth Fass. Curt Bachle. Kathy Moore. Randy Brungardt. Steve Chatelain. Kent Crotty. Greg Berger. Gene Browning Ron Brestel. Wendell Bogle. David Hoffart. Sam McCormick. Mitch Dahmke. Bruce Giesecke. Cindy Andrew. Vicki Bergmann. Jeff Wilson. Dwight Wininger. Mark Berrett. Mark Lessor. Debbie Dankenbnng. Myron Gerdes. Mary Ellen Hudak. Anne Oestmann. Steve Palmerton. Concert Season Last For Dahmke Gary Dahmke. band director, surprised with the capabilities of this year’s group, embarked on the study of compositions more difficult than he had planned. The climax of the concert season was the District Music Contest held at Auburn. The band was awarded a superior rating on their performance. Also at the contest a fine record was achieved by the soloists which all received ones. Soloists were: Cindy Andrew, tympani; Vicki Bergmann. snare drum; Mary Ellen Kuenning. alto saxophone; Sam McCormick, tuba; Debbie Moore, clarinet; Danny Oestmann. tenor saxophone; Diana Sullivan, bass clarinet; Vicki Vollertsen. flute. Also receiving superior ratings were the saxophone quartette and the stage band. Back to school after the busy weekend of contest, the band suffered a great letdown at Mr. Dahmke’s announcement that he would not be returning next fall Tears were shed at the thought of losing not only their director but a great friend. Mr. Dahmke finished his career at Auburn with the spring concert. At the end of the concert, the Dahmkes were surprised with a boat purchased for them by the junior and senior high bands. A reception was held following in their honor. loo Girls Add Flash, Sparkle, to Band “I really did like it. That’s no lie.” One drill team member reflects the feelings of the entire group by this statement. The girls actually enjoyed what they were doing. which was evident in their performances. Their smiling faces and impressive routines were always a welcome sight by both their classmates and the townspeople. The drill team and flag corps accented the band as they marched at the various fairs and contests. Drill team also provided entertainment at several of the basketball game halftimes. They closed their season by performing at the Auburn-Tecumseh basketball game. Before the show, the girls presented a rose to Captain Jeanne Sherwood. Cocaptain Candi Apple, and the other senior members. Anne Ely. Janet Ely. and Anne Oestmann to show their appreciation for these seniors’ years of leadership. Also at the game. Peggy Thomas was announced as the girls' choice for next years’ captain. ] I 1 Drill team (FRONT L. To R ): Jeanne Sherwood. Joni —Sherwood. Debbie Biere: SECOND: Vicki VonBergen. | 2 Janet Ely. Penny Grow. THIRD: Anne Oestmann. Terri Majors. Karen Aufenkamp. FOURTH: Peggy Thomas. Candi Apple. Anne Ely. BACK: Robin Hutton. Sheila Shigley. alternates. 2. Flag corps (FRONT L. to R ): Diana Allen. Sherry Biere. Cheryl Myers. Mary Bennett; SECOND LaRhea Barrett. Robin Hutton. Co-captain Janet Myers. Ann Shires. THIRD: Barb Trojon. Captain Cathy Catlett. Sheila Shigley. Kathy Reid.. BACK: Diane McVay. Mane Blankenship. Sue Osborne. Mary Reif. At the end of Varsity Drag Debbie Biere makes it clear that she wants YOU’ lOl Vocal Music Helps AHS Students Grow 1 I 1 It's Steve Jones' first AHS Christmas concert, and Tj he hopes he doesn't trip over his robe 2. Rick Kennell 1 3 and Tim Bohling demonstrate the fine tonal quality of the tenor section 3 Mark Berrett. Randy Rogge, and Mitch Dahmke sing with gusto their cantata in freshman choir. The AHS student taking vocal music in the 1973-74 school year found that choir offered much more than an occasional study hall. It gave him a chance to become familiar with many different types of music, and it gave him a chance to discover talents he may not have known he had. In addition, students had a chance to participate in swing choir and triple trio. The members, selected by tryouts, enjoyed belonging to these groups because of the fun-type music that was used; and getting out of school for a performance made even the 7:30 A M. rehearsals bearable. Directed by Kathlene Smith, the choir gave a Christmas concert and a spring concert. Receiving superiors at District Contest were soloists Bill Fitzgerald. Galyn Broers. Merry Gibbs; duet. Debbie Moore and Kay Hamann; and full choir. SWING CHOIR Cindy Andrew. Mike Allgood. Debbie Biere. Jerry Bremer. Galyn Broers. Bill Fitzgerald. Myron Gerdes. Merry Gibbs. Kay Hamann. Rick Kennell. Gary Kite. Rick Mathis. Debbie Moore. Anne Oestmann. Martha Russell. Dave Wininger. Melody Wininger TRIPLE TRIO: Anne Ely. Diane Hodges. Linda Kennedy. Nancy Kennedy. Kay Hamann. Debbie Moore. Anne Oestmann. Kathy Reid. Vicki VonBergen. Merry Gibbs. OTHER CHOIR MEMBERS: Alan Able. Diana Adams. Debbie AUgood. Tim Bohling. Janette Brueggmann. Beverly Byfield. Anniece Daniels. Dave Duncan. John Duncan. Karen Dyer. Elaine Ebeler. Susan Faust. Vickie Fitzsimmons. Roxann Gardner. Penny Greenrod. Kathy Hamann. Pam Hardy. Gordon Huls. Nancy Lotter. Mary Myers. Sally Oestmann. Mary Rief. Lee Lanxon. Judy Lokie FRESHMAN CHOIR: Danna Ashenfelter. Vernelle Beery. Mark Berrett. Wcndal Bogle. Kent Crotty. Mitch Dahmke. Linda Gibbs. Brenda Harms. Dave Hoffart. Deborah Holland. Steve Jones. Randy Kennell. Mike Liewer. Kathy Moore. Steve Palmerton. Randy Rogge. Dick Taylor. Barb Warren, Jeff Wilson. Dwight Wininger. 102 I 1 Rick Mathis nervously adjusts his stole before the Christ-— mas concert. 2 Bill Fitzgerald watches proudly as Mrs Smith I opens her Christmas present from the Choir—a dozen red --- roses 3 Kathy Moore. Donna Ashenfelter. and Brenda Harms pass out the music for another day in freshman choir. Choir is one of the few activities in which the freshmen can participate without upperclassmen 4 Daily rehearsals are vital to prepare for contest and concert. 103 Nostalgic Mood— Roaring Twenties There were two beady eyes peering out of the peephole in the door. People in formal attire murmured passwords before being admitted by the boy in twenties-style knickers and plaid socks. Bathtub gin. strangely resembling ordinary punch, sat in the corner A speakeasy? One might have thought so—but it was really the AHS lunchroom, the scene of the 1974 junior-senior banquet and prom. The seniors, faculty, and school board were guests of the junior class at the dinner, and were also entertained by them. The juniors exhibited their talent in a medley of twenties songs, and a flapper dance. After the banquet, the lunchroom became a dance hall, with the band 'Mud Creek playing. One senior class member summed up the prom as being the best dance I ve ever been to. And it’s fun to get dressed up with for-mals and flowers for a really special night.” Waiters and waitresses for the banquet were selected from the sophomore class by the juniors. WAITERS Dale Bradley. Kevin Brettman. Kevin Brown. Ron Caples. Mark Clements. Van Erisman. Dennis Goenng. Jon Rus. WAITRESSES: Cindy Boeck. Becky Bohling. Kay McCormick. Jon Sherwood. Sheila Shigley. Barb Trojan. Vicki Vol’.ertsen. Vicki Von Bergen. Judi Vosberg 1. Mud Creek , a band from Kansas, provided the __ music for the prom. They played several 20's-style numbers, in keeping with the theme. Many students attended the dance, taking advantage of the chance to wear formal dress. 2 Sophomore waiter Dave Thomas helps clean up the lunch room after the banquet guests have left. He is attired in typical 20 s garb. obligations Lindbergh. 1. Judi Lokie and Nancy Lotter struggle to have the decorations finished for prom night. 2 The big night began with the banquet, which was held in the lunch room The class officers, seated at the head table, begin their meal. 3. Galyn Broers fulfills his decorating Besides ceiling streamers, the juniors created posters of Charles Red Grange. Babe Ruth. Scarface Al. antique cars, and adver- tisements of movies at the Bijou''. 105 Members of the 1974 National Honor Society are. FRONT ROW (L To R) Karen Aufenkamp Rob McKercher Brian Brow ning. Anne Ely. Mary Lee Glen. Martha Russell. Diana Sullivan BACK ROW Greg Berger Dave W'minger. Myron Gerdes. Gary Clark ABOVE Mary Lee Glen begins the initiation ceremony by lighting the candle of knowledge BELOW New- members, having lighted their candles, await the oath to uphold the qualities of the National Honor Society. 7 New Members In Honor Society “Me? You mean me? This was the immediate reaction of seven AHS students as they were tapped for induction into the National Honor Society on May 8 When they were assured ‘Yes. you'’' by the old members, they made their way to the gym floor for the initiation ceremony. New' members were seniors Dave Wininger. Diana Sullivan, and Anne Ely: juniors Rob McKercher. Karen Aufenkamp. Greg Berger, and Brian Browning Mr Erman Wheatcraft. a thirty-year member on the NHS. was guest speaker at the all-school convocation The old members Mary Lee Glen. Myron Gerdes. Gary Clark, and Martha Russell began the ceremony with lighting the candles of truth and knowledge. The new members received certificates of membership, as well as the traditional gold National Honor Society pin. “I was in a daze.'' reflected one member afterwards. “I can't remember a word of that oath we had to repeat I can't remember much of anything except that I was shaking so much. I could hardly get my candle lighted! Membership of the NHS is based on outstanding leadership, scholarship, service, and character. A student must be of junior or senior standing, maintained at least a B average through out high school, and have two-thirds faculty approval to qualify. 106 1 _2 3 1 Mr Bradley gives Melvin Bowman special recognition for dedication to industrial arts 2 GAL purchased an award to be given to the outstanding senior woman athlete Vanessa Teten receives the award from Miss Kern 3 Janet Myers. Kim Palmer and Vicki Bergmann receive their girls' track letters Efforts Are Rewarded At Convocation May 13 was an important day at AHS Besides being the last day of classes for the seniors, it was the day of the annual honors convocation The first awards presented were the speech contest awards by Mr. Falter. Mr. Austin was presented with the District Speech trophy by Rob McKercher. Sports awards were presented by the coaches. The Rotary Freethrow plaque was awarded to Dru Lammle. Dave Wininger. Tom Triptow. and Dru Lammle won the outstanding football, wrestling, and golf awards, respectively. Steve Klingler was presented with the Dave Swinney Memorial Award for the best all-around senior athlete A special award was given to Gary Clark for his four years of service as a student manager. Letters were awarded for football, cross country, basketball, wrestling, golf, and track. The coaches for the girls’ sports awarded the letters for volleyball, basketball, and track A new award for the outstanding woman athlete was presented to Vanessa Teten Bill Fitzgerald received the National Choral Award, and Diana Sullivan received the John Philip Sousa Award. They were selected by the choir and band members Pins were given to Anne Oestmann. Gary Kite, and Kay Hamann for their service as accompanists. Two special awards were made at this time—a plaque to Mrs. Smith from the swing choir, and a gold watch to Mr. Dahmke from the drill team. The Betty Crocker award was given to Anne Oest mann. Melvin Bowman was given special recognition for four years of service in industrial arts. Mrs Reeves presented the business education awards. Bookkeeping certificates of proficiency were awarded to Karen Aufenkamp. Debbie Heywood. Mvron Gerdes. Anne Ely. Dave Wininger. Dave Duncan. Janet Ely. and Martha Russell Janet and Martha also received certificates for placing first and second in the bookkeeping contest at Peru. Mary Goings. Julie Clark. Dave Duncan, and Peggy Thomas received shorthand theory pins. Shorthand speed development pins were also given to Dave and Peggy New to AHS were the Quill and Scroll awards, given to the outstanding journalism students. Mrs. Hem-mingsen. yearbook advisor, presented Quill and Scroll medals and certificates to Anne Ely. Mary Lee Glen, and Sam McCormick. The gold A-pins, given to seniors having made the honor roll twice in the junior year and three times in the senior year, had not arrived for presentation. However, fifteen seniors were recognized for having qualified. The pins were awarded later. 107 2 1 Band president Jerry Bremer gives the __ trophy won at the Plattsmouth contest to Mr. Austin. 2. Home Ec. IV has paid off for 5 Anne Oestmann as she receives The Betty Crocker award from Mrs. Loew. 3. The winner of the National Choral Award is Bill Fitzgerald, choir president 4 Mrs Reeves presents a certificate of proficiency to Dave Duncan. 5. The cast of Adaptation presents the speech trophy to Mr. Austin. 108 Graduation Is Beginning Of New Life 1 I _ 1 Senior class president Myron Gerdes begins the —-rJ commencement excercises with the invocation. 2. 3 rT” Myron Gerdes. Anne Ely. and Gary Clark—just I waiting. 3. After four years of hard work, seniors arc ready to receive their diplomas 4. Valedictorian Diana Sullivan explains that failure is important in learning. 109 First Milestone Brings Excitement The 85th graduation excercises of AHS began with baccalaureate on May 19 Reverend Cosme Pacot gave the meditation, “Why do we believe in God?” The invocation and benediction were given by Reverend Stanley Ganzel. The senior choir provided the music by singing “Dear Father” by Neil Diamond. Commencement was held on Tuesday, May 21. Invocation was given by Myron Gerdes. and benediction by Alan Able. Two student speakers were featured; Diana Sullivan spoke on “Failure” and David Duncan spoke on “Meeting the Challenge”. The senior ensemble, accompanied by Mrs. Kathlene Smith, sang “New World Coming”. Mr. Gerdes presented the honors and awards. The seniors were then presented with their diplomas by Mr. Dean Niemann, president of the board of education. 1 1 Steve Klingler. Farrell Bibb, and Jerry Oestmann ____| 2 are anxious to get the show on the road 2. Well- 3 f- prepared for this moment, the seniors take their seats I 4 on the gym floor. 3. It's a time of excitement for Cathy Catlett and JoEUyn Goering They seem confident about the future 4 Afterwards, graduates are congratulated by friends and relatives Jeff Whisler and Bonnie Douglas are glad it's finally over. 110 I I 1 The senior ensemble prepares to sing their religious number. ■ I 2 Dear Father . 2 Rick Kennell. Jerry Bremer, and Bill 3 1 Fitzgerald have mixed emotions about graduating. 3. Seniors listen while Reverend Stanley Ganzel of United Methodist Church gives the invocation at baccalaureate. Scholarships And Awards Nancy Kennedy—Auburn Kiwanis Club Scholarship James Biere—Auburn Kiwanis Club Scholarship Gary Kite—Bert Franklin and Jeanne Marie Hutton Memorial Scholarship; Kearney State College Special Activity Grant (Music) Jeanne Sherwood. Karen Dettmer. Maryellen Hudak. David Duncan — N. W. Missouri Special Award Scholarships. Sam McCormick—University of Nebraska Regents Scholarship; alternates: Gary Clark. Anne Ely. Diana Sullivan. David Wininger David Wininger—Air Force Academy Appointment Merry Gibbs—University of Kansas Special Ability Scholarship (Music) Richard Mathis—Peru State Board of Trustees Scholarship Diana Sullivan—Ralph Darling Memorial Rotary Scholarship; Kearney State Board of Trustees Scholarship; Math and Science Club Scholarship; Nebraska City Elks Most Valuable Student Award; Reader’s Digest Award; National Math Honor Roll. Doug Thomas—Bond Kennedy Gold Star Memorial Scholarship; Charles Andrews Memorial Scholarship Cindy Andrew. Anne Oestmann. Martha Russell—Nebraska Wesleyan President’s Scholarships Bob Shigley—NROTC (Marines) Dru Lammle—Platte College Athletic Grant in Aid Janet Ely—Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award Sharon Vollertsen—Peru State Special Abilities Scholarship Award (Art) Gary Clark—NROTC (Navy) Mary Lee Glen—Auburn Education Association Scholarship David Duncan — Vergil L. Lehr Memorial Scholarship; Midland College President’s Scholarship Alan Able. Sarah Pebely. Jeanne Sherwood—Peru State Cooperating School Scholarships Jim Adams—Auburn Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Auburn High School Honor Scholarship Awards (top 10% of class, alphabetically): Cindy Andrew. Anne Ely. Janet Ely. Dave Duncan. Gary Kite. Sam McCormick. Anne Oestmann. Martha Russell. Diana Sullivan .. c-