Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1968 volume:

AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL Auburn, Nebraska Table of Contents Education is the pathway to success. From this path others ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY 3 lead to various occupations and pastimes. The course of the 1967-1968 school year has been one of STUDENTS 11 change for the Auburn High student. The consolidation of Auburn and Peru schools put many new faces in the halls and six new trailer labs behind the school. New faculty mem- ACTIVITIES 45 bers and traditions were also added. This book is one step on the pathway to memory for those ATHLETICS 79 who have trod the way and wish to turn and see where they have been. CLOSING 94 Robert Hemmingsen, Pres.; Dean Niemann, Dr. B. F. Mowery, Dick Hahn, Jr.. Vice-Pres.; Howard Kite. Dr. Paul Scott, Albert C. Austin, Superintendent of schools. Administration Meets Challenges Ex-officio members, A1 Brady and Ross Adams, are pictured with Mr. Hemmingsen. Mr. Hemmingsen and Mr. Austin discuss plans for the proposed school building. The Board of Education is the governing body of the school district. Its duties include hiring the faculty and administration and drawing up the annual budget. The closing of the Peru Campus School brought about the consolidation of the Auburn and Peru districts. As a result of this consolidation additional classrooms in the form of trailer labs were made available. A1 Brady and Ross Adams, former members of the Peru board were pronounced ex-officio members of the board and helped with the overall planning. A School Bond Election was held and the bond issue was passed on the first ballot by a 72% majority of the voters. As a result a new high school will be constructed and there will be an addition to the Calvert Grade School. The new school is to be completed by September 1969. 4 Marvin Gerdes. Principal The policies of the Board of Education are administered by Mr. Austin and Mr. Gerdes with the help of their secretaries, Mrs. Damme and Mrs. Keunning. With their guidance, each day at Auburn High School becomes a success. Secretaries Margaret Damme and Elinor Kuenning 11 12 ' Supt. of Schools Albert C. Austin 5 Elizabeth Aandahl Art Caroline Allen-English Faculty Encourages Gerald Berry-Commercial LeRoy Boilsen—Industrial Arts Larry Curnes-Guidance Hilda Hector-English Spanish Robert Feldman-Vocal Music Kenneth Hutton Mathematics Peggy Johnson Mathematics 7 Wilda King-Science Ellen Monfross- Librarian Norma Loew Home Economics Frances Rarick English Marcia Reeves Commercial BOOUEEPINC 5 6 1 Dot 2 Time 3 poyer 4 Pr.nt.fj' 5 Interes U.liirilU 8 Jed Rood Physical Education Ted Russ—Social Studies Phyllis Russ-Physical Education Mary Schuchman -English Glen Sheely-Social Studies Charles Stoner—Physical Education 9 Gary Tolen Instrumental Music John Wetenkamp-Science Shirley Wilcox Mathematics Gerri Kampe-School Nurse Mr. Shoemake, Mrs. Oestmann, Mr. Oestmann-Custodians 10 janxs Michael Andrew Charles Apple If at first you don Seniors Continue the Climb A1 Armstrong Nancy Austin Charles Bachle Jerry Bailey Edward Baker John Barnard io.cv.-d. tr again Sue. Billie Beard Bonnie Biere to Higher Learning. Ronald Blackwell Dale Bohling Janel Clark Beverly Clarke Paul Chatelain Cathleen Cole 13 A swinging pendulum fascinates C. Ronda Craig Kathleen Crotty Bachle as he waits for the bell to ring. William Dean Randolph Den Susan Den Beverly Stoddard Denton Marcia Drake M Robert Engles Ruth Erisman Irene Mann Feighner Robert Fisher Vicki Fritsch Dona Flies Faye Furnas M. Lewis debates regulation of fire arms. Kathryn Gerdes James Gibbs Georgette Gomon K. Cretty puts her artistic talent to work. James Gnadc Rosalee Goings Vivian Guilliatt Gary Haith Susan Harpham D. Ross Helms Judy Henning Judy Henry Eric Hemmingsen Linda Hill P. Chatelain, L. Pasco, and J. Gibbs “study” drama. Sherleen Hill 17 Dennis Hinds Larry Holtzinan Roger Jenkins Trig challenges k. Gerdes Edward Johnson Sharol Kelsay Carol Kelsay Ralph Kennedy 18 Charles Klingler Teamwork is the key in senior shop classes. Phil Lash Marsha Lewis Cecelia Linder Dennis McConnell Michael McConnell Clifford McMann 19 Marcia McVay Robert Miller Deanna Malsbury John Mayberry Kathryn Mohlis Constance Morrison Cecil Moyer SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS-BACK ROW: E. Baker, Sec.; E. Myers,Treas.; B. Sailors, SAB. FRONT ROW: E. Hemmingscn, Pres.; V. Fritsch, V.-Pres.; S. Den, SAB. 20 K. Vosberg asks the class, “Que es este.” Edward Myers Byron Orton Linda Pasco Wendy Pelisek Tom Pitts 21 Terry Ratliff Julia Rourke Robert Sailors S. Harpham and R. Fisher “spring” an experiment for the physics class. Bruce Sapp Kenneth Schlange 22 Arthur Thompson “Oh, to be in England now that April’s there.” 23 “Office Machines helps prepare R. Den and L. Hill for competition in the computer world. Jerry Tuxhorn Carol Tynon John Vickers Karen Vosberg C. Stratton Warden Charles Whitehead 24 Juniors sell concessions to sponsor banquet. Allan Adams Ronald Allgood Mary Andrew Mike Adams Keith Andrew Rex Beatty Juniors Work Toward Banquet Charles Behrends James Bigley Adrienne Berger Jean Blecha Irene Bergmann Debbie Bohling Patricia Bergmann Joel Bohling 25 Nine juniors from Auburn High School participated in County Government Day, sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary, at the Nemaha County Courthouse on October 24, 1967. Students filed certificates of election and oaths of office following registration; then they met with their respective county officials for study of their duties. Later an orientation session was held in the district courtroom where students were sworn into office. A short program was held for all delegates before adjournment. State Senator Calista Hughes was the luncheon speaker at Arbor Manor. Rev. Gordon Patterson gave the invocation at the annual affair. Mark Hahn learns duties of County Attorney. Nine Juniors Observe County Gov't Bary Brown Nancy Carr Rhonda Collin Marty Combs Tim Conn Karen Crofford 26 BACK ROW; C.Groff,Co. Judge; J. Blecha,Co.Supt.; L. Redfern.Co. Clerk; R. Collin, Clerk of ihc District Court. FRONT ROW: B. Hahn, Co. Commissioner; J. Whisler, Co. Sheriff; R. Beatty, Co. Treasurer; K. Den, Co. Assessor. Nancy Jo Damme Jolene DeBuhr Kathy Den Kathleen Dishong Patricia Duncan Jim Ely John Ferneau Richard Furnas Roger Gentert 27 Juniors G. Lammle and J. Ely read over the Daily Bulletin. Donetta Henne Ronald Heskett Steven Gerdes Cheryl Groff Betty Hahn Russ Hartwig Vicki Giittinger Mark Hahn William Harpham Keith Helms Juanita Hill Phyllis Hill 28 1 - r m Jk h it. py - €lf Valerie Holding Jay Holtzman Cheryll Hummel Alice Keedy Junior English students examine the feed-back machine for Project English ETV. Guy Lammle Jim Larkin K. Schneider and A. Zeps sell concessions to sponsor banquet. Rebecca Kite Merle Kuhlmann Sheila Lash Lorry Kruger Jonnita Lambert Betty Leslie 29 JUNIOR OFFICERS-BACK ROW: Carol Scott, Sec.;Patty Dunean, V.-Pres.; Mark Oestniann. Treas.. FRONT ROW: Jean Blecha, Pres.; Karen Schneider, SAB; Lannie Redfern, SAB. Bonita Lundy Liz McGough Carol Muse Kathy Lynch Peggy Meyers Jane Niebrugge Geraldine McCue Bob Mohlis Rosamary Oakley Dale McCullough Sue Moore Mark Oestmann 30 Donald Oldfield Jane Patterson Lynn Rogge Bob Rus Carol Scott Bill Osborne Joy Pitts Bill Rogge Karen Schneider Ted Sheely Mary Overman Marilyn Parde Lannie Redfern Terry Reeves M. Adams expresses his thoughts in words and actions. 31 L. Redfern, J. Bohling and C. Groff prepare to blow up the chemistry lab. R. Hartwig and J. Lambert help decorate for the Junior-Senior Banquet. 32 Sophomores Add Vitality Leroy Able Vincent Anderson Richard Andrew Beth Applegate Jim Beatty Pam Bergmann Keith Biere Alan Blackwell Betty Blankenship Bill Bohling Harry Bridgmon Jim Brown Jackie Buche 33 David Chatelain Marcia Catlett Criger Nancy Clark Glenn Clements Richard Cox John Crotty Jerry Damme Paul Ebeler Kathy Edwards Vickie Eggert Dave Fisher Rill Flies Connie Fritsch Holly Fulton Joe Furnas Debbie Gaines Ramona Gebers 34 Rick Helms Fritz Henning Karen Holland Iris Holttman (uihenne Hummel Lynn Johnson Ijnda King Wanda King Pam Lewis Mary Lou Lotter Jill McCord Terry McCoy Tressa McCoy Mike Magor Rena Meritt wiser in Lab. I. Biology class gives Yorke a chance to dig in. 35 Donna Moody Kathy Mowery Norman Moyer Marcia Myers Ann Nincchelser Carla Nincehelser Linda Nincehelser Daryl Obermeyer Susan Oestmann Nancy Osborne Craig Overbcck Carolyn Parde Rodney Pebley Rick Pugh CLASS OFFICERS. B. Schneider, SAB, T. Welch, Treas.; C. Fritsch, Sec.; G. Clements, Pres.; L. Vosberg, SAB; R. Harms, V.-Pres. 36 Carole Rarick Cathy Richards Mary Frances Rogers Rhonda Rohrs Terry Sapp Ernestine Schlange Leonard Schmitz Bruce Schneider Debbie Sears Rita Seid Rose Shandy Robert Sherman Jackie Shew Myran Sierks Debbie Skeen P. Stephens and R. Goering point out hotspots of Europe during World War II. 37 Steve Slater Bonnie Stemper Patsy Stephens Ann TenHulzen Dalea Timberman Larry Timberman Rick Tuxhorn Linda Vickers Laurie Vosberg Nancy Wagner Yorke Warden Rita Weimer Tom Welch Sharon Wilhelm Beverly Wist Sophomore acolytes for the Easter Convocation were B Schneider and J. Crotty. Easter Sophomore class president G. Clements greets Mr. Wheat-craft who gave the address at the convocation. 38 BACK ROW: B. Schneider. Mrs. Hector, Y. Warden. Mr. Wheatcraft, G. Clements. C. Overbeck. R. Andrew, R. Harms. D. Fisher. B. Bohling. S. Oestmann. Mr. Hutton. FRONT ROW: D. Moody, T. Welch. L. Vosberg. D. Chatelain. B. Applegate, C. Fritsch, P. Bergmann, P. Lewis. A. TenHulzen, V. Fritseh. J. Crotty. Convocation Sophomore Class Officers and speaker: E. Wheatcraft. speaker; C. Fritsch. B. Schneider. L. Vosberg, G. Clements, T. Welch. R. Harms. The Sophomore Class presented the Easter Convocation April 11 in the auditorium. The Easter message entitled. The Challenge: To Make Your Life Worthwhile” was presented by Mr. Erman Wheatcraft. Glenn Clements introduced the speaker and prayers were given by Thomas Welch and Laurie Vosberg. The Scripture portion was read by Connie Fritsch. Roger Harms sang a vocal solo entitled, Rise Up My Heart With Gladness”. An instrumental solo entitled. “Panis Angelious was played by David Fisher. The accompanists were Pamela Bergman. Vicki Fritsch, Susan Oestmann, and Mr. Gary To-len. The acolytes were John Crotty and Bruce Schneider. Mrs. Hector and Mr. Hutton, Sophomore Class sponsors, helped organize the program. 39 Freshmen Get Acquainted with AHS Shirley Adams Arnold Allgood Phillip Allgood Sally Allgood Charles Austin Debbie Ballue Kirby Behrends Ronnie Behrends Dennis Blount Dennis Brady Jackie Breazile Jeanie Catlett Richard Carr Greg Clark Debbie Clary Debbie Clifton Allison Cole Keith Conn Kay Cowan Marie Dean A1 DeBuhr Mark DeBuhr Denise Elliott Joe Ely Mary Cay Ely 40 Pat Engles Charles Fox Tyrone Furnas Steve Carver Bruce Gerdes Jackie Gfeller Rodney Groff Jackie Hager Colleen Harris Debbie Harris Janice Henning Lana Henry Nancy Heskett Glenda Hillers Linda Hillers FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS BACK ROW: D. Brady, Vice-Pres.; P. Engles, SAB; D. Rogers, Pres. FRONT ROW: K. Kuwitsky. Treas.; B. Pasco, SAB; R. Groff, Sec. 41 David Holsclaw Kurt Kent Frances Kite Becky Kruger Kirk Kuwitzky Dave Lammle Ronald Letter Margaret Me Gough Allen Malsbury Ricky Melander Leon Meyer Donna Meyers Joe Moody Steve Moody Nicky Moore Peggy N'iebrugge Janet Nixon Michelle Oldfield Becky Pasco Pat Patras Freshmen make themselves at home as they study in Lab 6. 42 Cynthia Redfern Dwight Rogers Kathleen Rogge Randy Rohrs Roybert Rose Cathy Rourke Donald Rus Bill Shandy Bruce Sherman Pat Sherman Bob Sherman Becky Shoemake Rhonda Shoemake Jodi Siegner Judy Simms Peggy Simms Lorna Sitherwood Richard Skeen Carl Stevenson Lambert Stiers P. Patras demonstrates how to make honor roll grades. 43 Barbie Sullivan Ginger Swinney Jim Taylor Louella Thomas Tim Timberman Gene Triptow Pat Tynon Gary Vickers Gary Weers Patricia Weisbrook Daryl Wheeldon Judi Whisler Maricllcn Wilson Darrell Wininger John Wolcott J. Ely and K. Kuwitzky learn about the earth’s orbit. C. Stevenson finally learns the “home-row”. f V + Jh ml h 4 3 5 t ■ i BACK ROW: I. Bergmann, P. Bergmann, N. Schlange, M. Parde, M. Overman, J. Neibrugge, P. Chatelain, J. Ferneau, J. Crottv E. Johnson, P. Lash. THIRD ROW: C. Kelsay, K. Schneider, M. Lewis, J. DeBuhr, C. Fritsch, E. Schlange, L. Redfern J. Whisk Berger, J. Bleclia. SECOND ROW: D. Flies, S. Hill, B. Clarke, L. Johnson, C. Nincehelser, L. Pasco, V. Fritsch, M. Andrew R. Rohrs. FIRST ROW: T. McCoy, B. Lundy, B. Wist, J. Pitts, J. Hill, R. Carig, C. Rarick, A. Keedy, L. Gerdes, K. Crotty,I Choir Earns Superior Rating S. Hill, Publicity; J. Blecha, File Clerk; P. Chatelain, V.-President; R. Fisher, Student Director; E. Hemmingsen, SAB; D. Sullivan, President; K. Crotty, Publicity;C. Scott, Secretary;C. Fritsch, File Clerk. Auburn High School Concert Choir, under the direction of Robert Feldman, met every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. A Christmas Vespers Service which began with a processional and ended with Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus was presented. In March the choir traveled to Tecumseh to participate in District Contest where they earned a superior rating. Several other groups including. Girls’ Sextette, Boys’ Octette, Mixed Quartet, Tetrachords, and both Girls’ and Boys’ Glee also earned superior ratings. A Spring Concert was held May 14. Student director, Robert Fisher, directed “Fanfare For A Festival,” which was accompanied by a brass ensemble. 46 larms, E. Hemmingsen.D. Sullivan,G. Clements, M. Oestmann, E. Baker, J. Vickers, B. Bohling, R. Furnas, D. Chatelain, G. Haith, .. Holtzman, J. Holtzman, M. Combs, R. Fisher, C. Behrends, D. Fisher, J. Gibbs, T. McCoy, R. Merritt, C. Scott, N. Damme, A. lenry.P. Stephens, J. Patterson, J. Rourke.K. Mohlis, N. Wagner, K. Mowery, J. Shew. K. Lynch, C. Cole, K. Edwards, L. Vosberg, ,erdes, P. Bergmann, S. Oestmann, S. Lash, K. Vosberg, R. Collin, I. Holtzman, D. Sears. AI1S TETRACHORDS BACK ROW: L. Holtzman, J. Holtzman, R. Fisher, M. Combs, M. Oestmann, E. Baker, R. Harms, E. Johnson. FIRST ROW: S. Hill I. Bergmann, M. Lewis, K. Crotty. K. Mohlis, K. Gerdes, C. Cole, K. Vosberg, Mr. Feldman. The trombones prove that “practice makes perfect.” Band Gets The Auburn High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Gary Tolen, participated in several local and regional activities. The Auburn High Marching Band took part in parades and entertainment at the Nemaha County Fair, the Shrine Bowl Game, State Fair, and half time entertainment at home football games. The Auburn High Concert Band presented winter and spring concerts and provided music for the 1968 graduation excercises. The band received second place in the Variety Show and was rated excellent at District Music Contest. Superior ratings were received by the (lute trio, Irene Bergmann, Rebecca Kite, and Marsha Lewis. The Pep Band played at pep rallies and games. BACK ROW: Jonnita Lambert, Kathy Mohlis, Sherleen Hill, Beverly Wist. FRONT ROW: Connie Fritsch, Kathy Crotty, Deanna Mals-bury. BACK ROW: M. McConnell, SAB; R. Fisher, Pres.; M. D. Chatelain and R. Kite were selected to participate in Oestmann, Stu. Dir.. FRONT ROW: I. Holtzman, Treas.; N. the All State Orchestra. Austin. Pub. Man.; D. Malsbury, V.-Pres.; C. Fritsch, Sec.. New Director, Uniforms, and Sound BACK ROW: Mr. Tolen, D. Bohling, M. Lewis, D. Chatelain, R. Kite, J. Hill, F. Kite. E. Johnson. THIRD ROW: B. Sullivan, M. Wilson, N. Carr, V. Eggert, K. Helms, T. McCoy, B. Pasco, L. Stiers, G. Weers, C. Overbeck. B. Osborne, R. Harms, D. Fisher, B. Wist, R. Carr, T. McCoy, P. Allgood, L. Thomas, J. Crotty. J. Whisler, B. Harpham, M. Oestmann, P. Niebrugge, G. Haith, P. Chatelain, B. Mohlis. SECOND ROW: J. Wolcott, D. Clary. M. Meyers, N. Osborne, C. Parde, S. Oestmann, J. Whisler, M. Dean, M. McConnell, J. Brown, R. Weimer, C. Austin, D. Skeen, B. Brown. FRONT ROW: R. Fisher, N. Austin, D. Malsbury, I. Holtzman, B. Applegate, L. Henry, C. Fritsch. J. McCord, A. Nincehelser, P. Meyers, 1. Bergmann. 49 Members of the town prove their loyalty to Conrad Birdie with the Conrad Birdie Pledge as they meet him at the railroad station. The crowd, consisting of both grown ups and the teen chorus, is led by fifteen year old Kim MacAfec. played by Cheryl Groff, who was the lucky girl chosen to receive Conrad’s last kiss. Fall Play Is “Bye Bye Birdie” Conrad and his accompanist, Dave Chatelain, dazzle the townspeople with Conrad’s favorite song, “You’ve Gotta Be Sincere.” Jonnita and Donetta help Georgette, as Rose Alvarez, make up for the play. 50 CAST Conrad Birdie Albert Peterson . . . Kose Alvarez....... Mae Peterson....... Kint MacAfee....... Mr. MacAfee ....... Mis. MacAfee....... Kandolph MacAfee . Hugo Peabody....... Ursula Merkle...... Gloria Rasputin . . . Mayor.............. Voice of Ed Sullivan . . . .Dan Sullivan . . Robert Fisher Georgette Gonton .... Carol Scott . . . Cheryl Groff . . Paul Chatelain Nancy Jo Damme . .Lannie Redfern . . Robert Mohlis .....Cathy Cole .Jonnita Lambert Eric Hemmingsen .....Mark Hahn “BYE BYE BIRDIE” Bye Bye Birdie”, a two night musical, was presented by over eighty Auburn High School students. The musical selections were under the direction of Mr. Robert Feldman and Mr. Jeffrey Falter directed the dramatics division of the production. Accompanists for the musical were Kathryn Gerdes and Mike Magor. “Bye Bye Birdie” is the story of a rock-and-roll singer, Conrad Birdie, about to be inducted into the Army. The play involves the reactions of a small town to the publicity of Conrad’s final appearance. The ladies of the town faint as Conrad “socks it to ’em. Mr. Feldman applies make-up to teen chorus member Ed Johnson. si Cathy Cole Reigns Over Homecoming The festivities for the Homecoming 1967, began with the annual bonfire held Thursday night, October 19. Neal Thomas gave a pep talk to the student body. On Friday, October 20, after school was the traditional march downtown. Coach Rood addressed the students with a short speech. Pep Club girls spent the entire week preparing for the dance entitled, “Carnival.” J. Harrison Bee The Bumbles provided the music. C. Cole receives applause as she is chauffered around the track. HOMECOMING COURT AND ESCORTS: W. Pelisek, B. Engles, G. Gomon. R. Den, V. Frilsch, E. Ilemmingsen. R. Eris-man, T. Pitts, Queen C. Cole, M. Andrew, B. Orton, S. Den. Festivities The highlight of the evening, the crowning of Homecoming queen Cathy Cole, was during halftime of the game. Her court consisted of Wendy Pelisek escorted by Bob Engles, Georgette Gomon escorted by Randy Den. Ruth Erisman escorted by Tom Pitts, and Vicki Fritsch escorted by Eric Hemmingsen. Pep Club President Susan Den crowned Queen Cathy during the festivities and SAB President Byron Orton presented her with a rose bouquet. Pep Club president S. Den crowns Queen Cathy during the half-time festivities. 53 BACK ROW: V. Fritsch, N. Austin. W. Pelisek. K. Crofford, C. Cole, C. Groff. R. Erisman. NINTH ROW: B. Kruger. D. Harris, B. Shoemake, Mrs. Rarick, Mr. Berry. EIGHTH ROW: J. Whisler, B. Pasco, B. Sullivan, D. Elliott, L. Hillers, J. Hager, L. Henry. SEVENTH ROW: L. Sitherwood, P. Patras, S. Allgood, N. Moore, C. Rourke, K. Cowen. R. Shoemake. SIXTH ROW: C. Parde, M. Myers, R. Gebers, J. McCord, B. Applegate, P. Lewis, D. Gaines. FIFTH ROW: K. Mowery, P. Bergmann, R. Goering, M. Rogers, R. Merritt, S. Oestmann, A. Grafton. FOURTH ROW: C. Hummel, M. Overman, J. DeBuhr, M. Andrew, J. Lambert, D. Henne, C. Hummel. THIRD ROW: M. Drake, F. Furnas, B. Clarke. P. Hill. R. Oakley, K. Dishong, L. Kruger, SECOND ROW: K. Crotty, K. Vosberg. M. McVay, K. Gerdes, J. Henning, R. Craig, R. Goings. FRONT ROW: N. Damme. K. Lynch, J. Hill, J. Rourke, S. Harpham, V. Guilliatt, G. Gomon. Pep Club Chee rs Pep Club girls decorate for Hoopster Hop. Pep Club girls worked vigorously decorating for hoopster hop and homecoming. Everyone kept busy making posters and presenting skits to boost school spirit. Squad leaders organized the skits, tallied points, and encouraged their groups to make posters. Squad leaders were: Nancy Damme, Kathy Lynch, Juanita Hill, Julia Rourke, Susan Harpham, Vivian Guilliatt, Georgette Gomon, Linda Pasco, Judy Henry, Donna Moody, Laurie Vosberg. Betty Blankenship, Cynthia Redfern, Allison Cole, Mary Ellen Wilson, and Deanna Malsbury. Each girl worked on committees and attended away games on the bus in order to earn points. High point honors were received by Janet Nixon, Cathy Hummel. Juanita Hill, Susan Harpham, and Karen Vosberg. BACK ROW: M. McGough, R. Collin. J. Shew, J. Blecha, B. Hahn, C. Rarick. NINTH ROW: D. Clifton. J. Henning, P. Nie-brugge, F. Kite, J. Nixon, D. Meyers. EIGHTH ROW: K. Rogge, D. Ballue. G. Hillers, G. Swinney, C. Harris, J. Breazile, M. Ely. SEVENTH ROW: L. Nincehelser, C. Nincehelser, A. Nincehelser, C. Fritsch. D. Sears, B. Stemper, C. Richards. SIXTH ROW: R. Seid, T. Sapp, N. Wagner, T. McCoy, K. Edwards, Treas.; R. Weimer, A. TenHulzen, B. Wist. FIFTH ROW: N. Clarke, L. King, K. Holland, E. Schlange, I. Holtzman, L. Gerdes, L. Vickers. FOURTH ROW: L. Johnson. R. Rohrs. P. Stephens, D. Bohling, N. Carr. A. Keedy, V. Holding. THIRD ROW: M. Parde, R. Kite, A. Berger, J. Niebrugge, K. Schneider, A. Zeps, L. McGough. SECOND ROW: D. Moody, L. Vosberg, B. Blankenship, C. Redfern, A. Cole, M. Wilson, D. Malsbury. FRONT ROW: S. Den, Pres.; M. Lewis, 2nd V.-Pres.; L. Bohling, Sec.; C. Scott, 1st V.-Pres.; N. Schlange, SAB; L. Pasco, J. Henry. Athletes on to Victory A ball game calls for sprucing up. 55 A-TEAM CHEERLEADERS: V. Fritsch. N. Austin. W. Pelisek. K. Crofford. C. Cole. C. Groff, R. Erisman. Cheerleaders Rate 1st at Clinic Cheerleaders react in various ways to a tense moment at the Crete game. New outfits designed by the Cheerleaders themselves were purchased this year with money earned from car washes and dances. The B-Team Cheerleaders rated 3rd. at the Doane Clinic last summer. The A-Team Cheerleaders rated 1st. at the clinic and also received the honor of helping lead cheers at the Shrine Bowl in Lincoln this fall. Cathy Cole, head cheerleader, was chosen Outstanding Cheerleader of Nebraska. B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS BACK ROW: R. Collin. J. Shew. C. Rarick. M. McGough. FRONT ROW: P. Duncan. J. Blecha. B. Hahn. BACK ROW: C. Klingler, M. McConnell, T. Pitts, R. Den, K. Schlange, S. Warden. R. Beatty, M. Hahn, B. Orton. M. Combs, D. Sullivan, B. Engles, E. Hemmingsen. THIRD ROW: B. Mohlis, B. Harpham, J. Ferneau, J. Barnard, B. Sailors, T. Ratliff, M. Andrew, G. Schutte, J. Gnade, M. Adams, R. Allgood, K. Helms, J. Vickers. SECOND ROW: A. Thompson. B. Osborne, J. Wlwsler.F. Henning, R. Hartwig, B. Dean, C. Behrends, J. Tuxhorn, L. Stiers, J. Holtzman, P. Chatelain, R. Gentert. FIRST ROW. Mr. Russ, C. Austin, J. Bailey, L. Redfern, G. Weers, R. Rohrs, N. Moyer, A. DeBuhr, J. Wolcott, J. Taylor, R. Groff, B. Taylor, Mr. Dankenbring. Mr. Rood not pictured. A-Club Membership Reward for Effort OFFICERS: Pres. E. Hemmingsen, V.-Pres. M. Hahn.Sec.-Treas. M. McConnell,SAB T. Ratliff. The aim of the lettermen’s club of the 1967-68 school year was to actively strengthen the organization. In the fall “A” club members sold many booster club memberships. The booster club is affiliated with the lettermen’s club. They take films of football games for the pleasure of their members and for the benefit of the coaches and players. During the football season the “A” club sold stadium cushions. In the spring the right of freshman, sophomore, and junior lettermen to vote for cheerleaders was re-established. This was considered a major accomplishment, for the boys felt they should be able to help choose the girls who will lead cheers for them. The organization voted to purchase additional blazers to accomodate the influx in membership and to buy a trophy for Coach Rood in remembrance of the goals and standards he helped them set. 57 BACK ROW: C. Hummel. J. Rourke, L. Hill, E. Schlange, D. Skeen, J. Seigner, J. Patterson, K. Crofford, M. Parde, K. Rogge, M. Sierks, N. Carr, C. Rourke, N. Osborne, A. Cole, D. Bohling, C. Rarick. THIRD ROW: D. Clary, A. Keedy, R. Oakley, P. Hill, K. Dishong, K. Schneider, B. Hahn, R. Weimer, P. Stephens, A. Tenhulzen, K. Lynch, K. Den, L. Kruger, M. Andrew, J. Shew, K. Vosberg. R. Shoemake. SECOND ROW: L. McGough, L. Simms, S. Allgood, D. Moody, D. Ballue, D. Sears, C. Hummel, L. Johnson, C. Nincehelser, C. Cole, K. Richards, J. Hager, B. Shoemake, L. Sitherwood, J. Hill. FRONT ROW: M. McGough. M. Simms. K. Cowan, R. Craig, J. Henning, J. Henry, V. Guilliatt, F. Furnas, R. Collin, L. Pasco, L. Henry, R. Rohrs, N. Clark, G. Hillers, Mrs. Loew. SEATED: N. Schlange, Degree Chm.; D. Malsbury, SAB: B. Clarke, Sec.; S. Harpham, Pres.; R. Goings, Treas.; L. Vosberg, Rptr.; M. Lewis, Songldr.; NOT PICTURED: J. Niebrugge, Vice-pres.; R. Erisman, Hist. FHA Trains Tomorrows Homemakers FHA girls busily construct table decorations for the mother-daughter banquet. The Future Homemakers of America sponsored various activities during the year including car washes, bake sales, a mother-daughter banquet, and a slumber party. New officers were installed during the banquet, and freshmen members were initiated by the seniors at the slumber party. Various speakers during the year included a panel of ministers. Yuku Meguro, a Japanese attending Peru State College, and Pam Miyoshi, state first vice-president. The club also presented a fashion show and went Christmas caroling. A dance with the theme “Happiness Is”, was co-sponsored by the FHA and Library Club. Several members attended the state and district conventions. At the end of the year FHA week was celebrated with dress-up day, no grouch day, don’t talk to boys day, munch and crunch day, and clean locker day. 58 Library Club Promotes Reading Student librarians assisted Miss Monfross by taking charge of the desk, cataloguing, shelving books, and collecting fines. fhc club co-sponsored the FHA Library Club Dance. Various committees were appointed to arrange the bulletin board and check-in the magazines. Monthly meetings were held to instruct the forty members in their duties and provide programs to promote the library. Officers President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer SAB Head Librarians Junior Librarian Karen Vosberg Bob Fisher Sherleen Hill Susan Harpham Julia Rourke Larry Holtzman Lavon Bohling The FHA-Library Club Dance brings “Happiness” to many. BACK ROW: D. Skeen, A. Berger, J. Blecha, J. Patterson, N. Damme, J. Holtzman, K. Crofford, C. Scott, M. Parde, I. Berg-mann, P. Bergniann. SECOND ROW: B. Leslie, K. Gerdes, A. Tenhulzen, R. Seid, P. Bergmann, N. Wagner, A. Nincehelsen. R. Weimer, B. Hahn, J. Shew. FIRST ROW: L. McGough, D. Sears, I. Holtzman. K. Edwards, R. Gebers, K. Mowery, V. Fritsch. R. Collin, J. Hill, T. McCoy. SEATED: J. Rourke, L. Holtzman. B. Fisher, K. Vosberg, S. Hill, S. Harpham, Miss Monfross. SAB members wait to greet parents as they arrive for Parent-Teacher Conferences. The Student Advisory Board under the leadership of Mr. Larry Curnes, joined the Nebraska Association of Student Councils this year. The SAB consists of students elected from the various organizations. Each organization has one representative and each class has two, a girl and a boy. The convocations they sponsored included a trampoline act, a man who could make musical instruments talk, and a film on Africa. They also sponsored many money-making activities such as slave day, Saturday day, and a senior versus faculty basketball game. The state basketball team and seniors were honored at halftime. The money made will be used for a marquee for the new school and a foreign exchange student. SAB Expresses Student Views BACK ROW: N. Schlange, B. Schneider. T. Ratliff, V.-Pres.; B. Sailors. B. Orton, Pres.; M. McConnell, E. Hemmingsen. R. Fisher, S. Harpham. FRONT ROW: L. Vosberg, L. Redfern, K. Schneider, Sec.; S. Den, P. Engles, D. Malsbury, B. Pasco. 60 BAC K ROW: S. Harpham, B. Orton, M. Hahn, E. Baker, C. Scott. SECOND ROW: S. Gerdes, R. Heskett. C. Bachle, J. Patterson. B. Brown, W. Pelisek, J. Bohling. FRONT ROW: R. Goings, V. Fritsch, P. Meyers, A. Berger, P. Bergmann, K. Vos-berg, Mrs. Hector. Spanish Club Hosts Foreign Speakers Second and third year Spanish students make up the Spanish Club, “Los Conquistadores”, which enjoyed various activities throughout the year. Each member carried on correspondence with a student in a Spanish speaking country and later reported on the information he had received. Skits and songs added humor to the meetings and special speakers better informed the group on Spanish culture and customs. Breaking the pinata at the annual Christmas party plus games and a gift exchange added up to fun for the members. The highlight of the year was a banquet at the Auburn Hotel with a speaker from South America. SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS BACK ROW. C. Bachle, Sec.; B. Orton. SAB; E. Baker, Pres. FRONT ROW: R. Goings, Vice-Pres.; R. Heskett, Treas. J- Patterson gets into the swing of things. BACK ROW: J. Crotty, G. Clements, R. Fisher, D. Sullivan. T. Pitts, M. Oestmann, S. Warden. J. Ely, M. Hahn Lutt, B. Bohling, R. Heskett, Y. Warden, B. Mohlis, J. Damme, C. Overbeck, D. Fisher, B. Brown, C. Behrends Zeps, N. Schlange, R, Kite, J. Tuxhorn, E. Myers, K. Crotty, N. Wagner, D. Bohling. FRONT ROW: Mr. Hutton T. Welch, E. Johnson, B. Taylor, Miss King. SEATED: C. Rarick. J. Lambert. V. Fritsch, L. Vosberg, B. Blanker sponsor, was not included in the picture. Science and Math Club OFFICERS: P. Bergmann, Sec.; L. Rogge, Treas.; K. Mohlis, Pres.; K. Gerdes, V-Pres.; R. Fisher, SAB. The Alpha Beta Gamma Science and Math Club’s purpose is to promote student interest in the fields of math and science. The club presently has 72 members. The regular meetings, held the third Wednesday of each month, included guest speakers, demonstrations and films. Club activities included educational tours of Omaha University, University Hospital, and Kansas University. The club-sponsored food stand during the Nemaha County Fair was the main project of the year. Other projects included candy and bake sales, a Holiday Fair, and a soup supper. All proceeds were used for a trip to Colorado at the close of school. The club constitution provides for a scholarship to be awarded to the student achieving the highest academic average in the fields of math and science and completing all the qualified courses in math and science. This year’s scholarship for the amount of $100 was awarded to Charles Bachle, three year member and former treasurer of the club. 62 L. Rogge, F. Hemmingsen, B. Engles, G. Schutte, R. Harms, S. Harpham. FOURTH ROW: M. Adams, C. Scott, J. R. Andrew, N. Damme. THIRD ROW: C. Fritsch, A. Berger, C. Bachle, R. Kennedy. R. Hartwig, E. Schlange. A. L. Redfern, A. Adams, J. Bohling, K. Gerdes, C. Groff, B. Hahn, A. Nincehelser, K. Mohlis, P. Bergmann, S. Moore, drip, J. Shew, B. Applegate, P. Lewis, K. Mowery, J. Henning, S. Hill, J. Hill, B. Wist, Mr. Wetenkamp, the other Works Toward Colorado Trip Nancy Jo Damme helped serve at the annual soup supper Officers questioned the guest speaker for initiation ceremo- whieh helped finance the educational tours in Colorado. nies about his topic for the evening, the laser. 63 Staff members. C. Scott and L. Bohling. work hard to write good copy. The Annual Staff worked throughout the year toward the publication of the 1968 BULLDOG. Kathy Mohlis and Ros-alee Going. Co-editors spent many hours arranging the assignments for the staff members. Business Manager Lavon Bohling directed the sales and distribution of the BULLDOG. Mrs. Vaughn, the Staff sponsor, gave time and effort to the supervision of the members. Co-Editors. K. Mohlis and R. Goings, try to select pictures for the annual. BULLDOG STAFF: L. Holtzman. J. Ely, B. Hahn. E. Hemmmgsen. K. Mohlis, J. Hill. M. Parde, V. Fritsch. R. Goings, N. Damme, C. Scott, J. Rourke. S. Harpham, V. Guilliatt. J. Patterson. M. Andrew. NOT PICTURED: J. Vickers. BACK ROW: N. Carr, F. Henning, D. Hinds, S. Slater, R. Jenkins, R. Merritt, V. Giittinger, R. Kite, M. Kulmann. SECOND ROW: A. Nincehelser, D, Henne, J. Rourke, C. Linder, A. Thompson, K. Crotty, G. Breazile, D. Gaines, P. Lewis. FRONT ROW: R. Goings, W. King, B. Clarke, A. Keedy, L. King, D. Timberman, C. Morrison, C. Rarick, N. Clark. Miss E. Aandahl, Sponsor. Art Club, New Organization ART CLUB OFFICERS: Pres. C. Morrison, Vice-Pres. J. Rourke, Sec. R. Goings, Treas. D. Gaines, seated. The Art Club consisting of twenty-seven members, was organized second semester by Miss Elizabeth Aandahl. Most meetings concentrated on the setting up of rules and standards for the newly formed organization. All meetings were reported to the local newspapers. A major project, having an Art Fair, was completed and gave outsiders a look into the world of art. A tour through Joslyn Art Museum and an art exhibit at Brandeis highlighted the year for the members. Included in the Brandeis Art Exhibit were works by Art Club members, Carole Rarick. Rena Merritt, Cathy Crotty, and Julia Rourke, all receiving awards. The year was concluded with a picnic at Coryell Park. The theme for this year’s variety show was A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To.. The fifth period speech class took first place with their pantomimes, including a parking meter, bacon, teapot, candle, and office machine. Second prize went to the band with its presentation of “Little Bop Riding Hood.” The FHA girls took the tliird prize. The theme was carried out well in the skit, “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Oven.” The girls demonstrated comically their special cooking secrets. Robert Fisher and Dan Sullivan won fourth prize by singing a number of songs and accompanying themselves on guitars. Emcees Eric Hemmingsen and Rhonda Collin, as famous pairs, continue action between variety show acts. A Funny Thing Happened on the • • Mike McConnell, speech class member, portrays a parking meter. Band at work on “Little Bop Riding Hood” for the variety show. 66 Speech Contestants Win District The members of the Auburn High Speech Dep’t won first place at the District Speech Contest at Peru State College. The group was coached by Jeffrey Falter. The Oral Interpretation of Drama received superior ratings at the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference. District, and State Contests. The group, consisting of Georgette Gomon, Robert Fisher, and Sherleen Hill, presented a cutting from DARK LADY OF THE SONNETS, a play by George Bernard Shaw. Sherleen also received superiors on her prose reading. The one-act play. Aria da Capo, earned superior ratings at the conference and district. Because of the large number of plays earning superior ratings at district contests, the group could not continue on to State contest. The group which presented the farcial play consisted of Jim Gibbs, Eric Hemmingsen, Rhonda Collin, Strat Warden, and Paul Chatelain. Other individuals who attended the contests and their field of participation were: Connie Morrison, discussion: Marsha Lewis, discussion; John Vickers, original oratory; Linda Pasco, interpretive speaking: Ed Baker, extemporaneous speaking; Cathy Cole, poetry; Kathryn Ger-des, original informative. Kathryn also received an excellent and two superiors at the contests. 67 The adults of the community greet the Spences on their arrival in Laketon. One Foot In Heaven The youngsters all “turn out” to meet the young Spences. The annual spring play, “One Foot in Heaven, a comedy written by Hartzell Spence, was presented by Auburn High School on April 5, 1968. The play, under the direction of Mrs. Frances Rarick, told about the new challenges and responsibilities the Reverend Spence and his family faced in Laketon, Iowa. Members of the cast were: Reverend William H. Spence Hope Spence Hartzell Spence Eileen Spence Dr. Romer Louise Maria Molly Ronny Letty Mrs. Sandow Mrs. Digby Georgie Mrs. Cambridge Mrs. Jellison Major Cooper Bishop Sherwood Reverend Fraser Spence Robert Fisher Nancy Jo Damme Ron Blackwell Anita Zeps John Vickers Betty Hahn Carole Rarick Pam Lewis Strat Warden Jonnita Lambert Carol Scott Donnetta Henne Lanny Redfern Karen Crofford Jane Patterson Paul Chatelain Ed Baker Robert Sailors Mrs. Sandow and Major Cooper presented the greatest challenge to the Spence family. 68 Vicki Fritsch Reigns as May Queen Queen Vicki Fritsch Kin ; Strat Warden Vicki Fritsch and Strat Warden reigned over the Annual May Fete festivities staged in an Arabian Nights setting. Attending the king and queen were prince Eric Hemmingsen and princess Cathy Cole. Jeffrey Falter, head of the speech department, was master of ceremonies. Each attendant's high school activities were enumerated during the processional. Senior Attendants Bob Engles and Ruth Erisman Kath_ Crotty and Tom Pitts Junior Attendants Mark Hahn and Jean Blecha Cheryl Groff and Mike Adams R. Collin entertains with a humorous reading. The royal court was entertained by a variety program consisting of music by the AHS dance band; vocals by the Tetrachords and a girls’ trio; piano selections by Marsha Lewis, and Kathryn Gerdes; a flute trio; and a humorous reading by Rhonda Collin. Robert Feldman. Jeffrey Falter, John Wetenkamp. and Gary Tolen sang several popular selections. Sophomore Attendants Glenn Clements and Kathy Edwards Carole Rarick and Yorke Warden Freshman Attendants Pat Engles and Becky Pasco Margaret Me Gough and Pat Tynon Miss King accompanied “The Grade Curves” as they sang. The group consisted of John Weten-kamp. Jeffrey Falter. Gary Tolen. and Robert Feldman. Stars and flying carpets set the scene for an Arabian night of great delight. The junior class members chose the theme of Arabian Nights for the 1968 Junior-Senior Banquet which honored the seniors. The banquet was held in the Auburn Hotel banquet room on Saturday April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Jean Blecha. junior class president, as the master of ceremonies. The program was preceeded by an invocation by Mark Oestmann. Jean, as president of her class, welcomed the seniors; and senior class president Eric Hemmingsen gave a response to the welcome. Irene Bergmann presented a piano solo and Rhonda Collin read the humorous selection HORTON HATCHES THE EGG. A male quartet, composed of faculty members Robert Feldman, Gary Tolen. Jeffrey Falter, and John Wetenkamp, sang two numbers. After a short talk by Jed Rood, Jean concluded the ceremonies and the group moved to the high school auditorium where the prom was held. Music was provided by a combo from the University of Nebraska, the “Bathtub Rings.” The banquet was served by members of the sophomore class, after being elected by the junior class. The Arabian theme was carried out in red and gold table decorations and such things as pyramids, tents, palm trees, and flying carpets. 72 Juniors Create an Cheryl Groff and Jonnita Lambert clean up after the finishing touches have been put on the decorations. Sophomore Waiters and Waitresses- BACK ROW: D. Fisher, B. Schneider, G. Clements. J. Beatty. THIRD ROW; R. Rohrs, C. Fritsch, J. Shew, B. Wist. SECOND ROW: J. Crotty, J. Damme, Y. Warden, D. Chatelain. FRONT ROW: P. Stephens, D. Moody, C. Rarick, K. Edwards. Arabian Paradise Junior class president J. Blecha and senior class president E. Hemmingsen presented the welcome and the reply. Decorations ranged from snake charmers to tents and flying carpets. Families and friends look on as the graduating class listens with mixed emotions Dan Sullivan received a letter of ap-during the exercises. pointment to West Point Military Academy. Either I Will Find a Xi ay Scholarship award medals went to the top ten percent of the class: S. Warden. K. Mohlis, K. Crotty. R. Fisher. K. Gerdes, C. Bachle. F. Hemmingsen. W. Pelisek. E. Baker. Peru State Scholarships were awarded to J. Henning. S. Harpham. E. Myers, E. Baker. and C. Cole. The 1968 Baccalaureate Services were held May 26 in the high school auditorium. Rev. Linder presented the message. “It's a Strange World We Live In. Music was proveded by the senior girls triple trio. Their selection was “Lift Thine Eyes to the Mountains.” Commencement for the class of 1968 at Auburn High School was held May 28 in the football stadium, with 87 seniors receiving diplomas. The exercises began with the invocation by Eric Hemmingsen. The senior mixed ensemble sang “You'll Never Walk Alone,” accompanied by Kathryn Gerdes. Student addresses were presented by Ed Baker, valedictorian, and Wendy Pelisek, salutatorian. Supt. Albert Austin presented honors and scholarships. Principal Marvin Gerdes presented the class for graduation and Robert Hemmingsen. president of the Board of Education, granted the diplomas. Vicki Fritsch gave the benediction ending the program. W Pelisek addresses the class with “Decision Measurement of the Past . The class is challenged as E. Baker speaks on the Future Ours to Conquer”. or I Will Make One S. Warden and K. Mohlis accepting the Regents Scholarship Awards. J. Henning and J. Barnard receive Peru VFW Scholarships for students enrolling at Peru State. E. Hemmingsen receives his diploma from his father. Mr. Robert Hemmingsen. Pres, of the School Board. BACK ROW: R. Fisher. D. Sullivan, S. Warden, C. Scott, E. Baker, E. Hemmingsen. FRONT ROW: S. Hill, K. Gerdes, L Bohling. B. Taylor. V. Fritsch. C. Groff. K. Mohlis, T. Sheely. Outstanding Students BACK ROW: R. Fisher. C. Bachle. E. Hemmingsen, S. Warden. E. Baker. R. Kennedy. FRONT ROW: W. Pelisek. D. Malsbury, K. Gerdes. M. Lewis. K. Crottv. K Mohlis, S. Hill. K. Vosberg. Nine new members were named to the National Honor Society during a special convocation. The members were chosen on the basis of scholarship. leadership, character, and service. Only 5% of the Junior class and 7% of the Senior class can belong to this distinctive organization. During the annual Honors Convocation. gold A-pins were presented to fourteen seniors. To qualify for a gold A-pin. a student must be on the honor roll twice his Junior year and three times during his Senior year. 76 Mr. Gerdes congratulates K. Gerdes and S. Warden as he presents them with the OUTSTANDING TEENAGERS OF AMERICA AWARD. This is a new award and is given to outstanding teens throughout the United States. SAB Prexy. B. Orton, proudly presents K. Mohlis and R. Fisher with the I DARE YOU AWARD. This is a new award given to students displaying outstanding leadership, service, and character. Receive Recognition The annual Honors Convocation was held May 23 in the high school auditorium. The convocation is held each year to honor students for outstanding extracurricular activities and academic achievement. Athletic trophies were presented by the basketball squad, freshman basketball squad, football team, and the golf team to Supt. Austin. A speech trophy was also given by the speech department. Mr. Gerdes presented awards to Gold A-pin winners and to those placing in the Peru Interscholastic Contest. It was also his privilege to present a new award. Outstanding Teenagers of America, to Strat Warden and Kathy Gerdes. Each department head presented individual and group awards. Mr. Feldman presented certificates to members of vocal music groups earning superiors at contest. Mr. Falter also presented awards to participants in the speech contest. Individual lettermen awards were presented by Coach Rood and Coach Dankenbring to members of the football, basketball, and wrestling squads. Mr. Gerdes also presented lettermen awards to the golf team. Robert Fisher received the Outstanding Band Member Award. Mrs. Loew presented Karen Vos-berg with the Betty Crocker Award. Kathy Mohlis and Robert Fisher were honored with the Outstanding Leaders Award. R. Oakley receives a pin in merit of her shorthand ability. Mr. Rood presents B. Orton with a plaque given each year to an outstanding senior football character and leadership ability as well as playing finesse. letterman who displays strong J. Gibbs presents Supt. Austin with the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference Speech trophy. S. Warden gives the basketball team’s collection of trophies to Supt. Austin. 78 ATHLETICS BACK ROW: B. Sailors. J. Vickers. M. Combs. B. Orton, M. Hahn. S. Warden, K. Schlange. D. Sullivan. T. Pitts. B. Engle. THIRD ROW: Stu. Managers J. Wolcott. L. Redfern, J. Holtzman, M. Magor, M. Adams. R. Allgood, J. Crotty, J. Ferneau, Stu. Managers. J. Fox, G. Weers, J. Tuxhorn. SECOND ROW: G. Schutte. T. Ratliff, R. Pugh, J. Gnade, E. Hemmingsen, M. Andrew. B. Schneider. J. Barnard, J. Brown, J. Damme. FRONT ROW: T. Welch, D. Chatclain. P. Ebler. Y. Warden. H. Barnard. J. Larkin. J. Whisler, F. Henning. R. Tuxhorn. N. Moyer, T. Sheely. All-Stater Byron Orton Bulldogs, Conference SEASON RECORD Auburn Opponent Pawnee City 13 6 Nebr. City 38 15 Wymore 25 0 Falls City 20 8 Plattsmouth 19 28 Waverly 27 6 Ralston 7 22 Syracuse 19 0 Tecumseh 40 7 A four year letterman and three year starter. Byron Orton earned Ak-Sar-Ben Conference honors his junior and senior years. The six foot two inch, one hundred ninety-five pound end received all-state recognition in the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln newspapers. The climax to Orton’s high school career was his selection to play in the North-South Shrine game. Orton’s senior year produced twenty pass catches for eight touchdowns. His thirty-seven yard plus punting average was among the finest in the state. 80 All-Conference Seniors John Barnard, an all-conference tackle. Eric Hemmingsen was named to the all received honorable mention on the all- conference team for his all-around ability state team, and was named an alternate as quarterback and defensive back, for the Shrine Bowl game. Terry Ratliff earned all-conference recognition as a defensive halfback. Co-Champs The 1967 varsity football team tied for the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference Southern Division Championship. Plattsmouth, as a result of their win over Auburn, continued to the play-off game with Blair. The team, finishing with a 7-2 record, had six members chosen for allconference recognition. They were: seniors Byron Orton, Terry Ratliff, Eric Hemmingsen, and John Barnard; and juniors Mark Hahn and Charles Behrends. Byron Orton was chosen to participate in the Shrine Bowl Game, and John Barnard was named an alternate to that game. Byron Orton’s punting ability put the team in good field position throughout the year. T. Ratliff gets support from teammates as he progresses for six points. R. Den is surprised by a tackle from behind. S. Warden lolls on the ground while T. Pitts struggles single-handed. Bulldog team members rally round as M. Hahn, mid-field, looks for an opening. E.Hemmingsen sends the ball spiralling as the Pioneers break through the line. Bulldogs Return to State Tourney Coach Larry Dankenbring’s cagers set a new school record for wins in a season as they managed eighteen victories and only four defeats. The team also made a second appearance at the state tournament in as many years. They won the Ak-Sar-Ben Tourney for the second year in a row. A major disappointment came from two defeats at the hands of a fine Tecumseh team. Overshadowing the losses to Tecumseh was a tremendous team effort in defeating Crete High convincingly in the District finals at Wesleyan's gymnasium by a score of 60 to 43. Early in the season the Bulldogs had bowed to Crete. Preceding the final game in district play Crete boasted a twenty-one win, no loss record. but the tough Auburn defense stymied them. In the first game of the state tourney Auburn lost to Seward. A combination of almost unbelievable outside shooting accuracy by Seward, and a cold-shooting second quarter for Auburn resulted in a 81-69 triumph for Seward. The 81 points was the most scored by any team against Auburn, and well over the fine 54 point defensive average. Auburn won the southern Ak-Sar-Ben Conference title for the second successive year. The team finished second to Crete in the Twin Rivers Conference. That title was decided by the early season loss to Crete. At the conclusion of the season the Bulldogs were rewarded for their efforts as the Omaha World-Herald rated the team eighth in class B. The Lincoln Star followed with a placing of Auburn in sixth position. 6’7” Rex Beatty finds it easy to tip the ball in. 84 T. Ratliff, racks up two points for the Bulldogs. BACK ROW: Coach Curnes, Coach Dankenbring, T. Ratliff, R. Den. R. Beatty, S. Warden, B. Orton. Student Managers: P. Chatelain, B. Dean, J. Whisler. FRONT ROW: B. Engles, D. Sullivan, M. McConnell, G. Lammle, M. Hahn, M. Adams. T. Sheely. AHS Cagers S AUBURN 80 78 65 71 82 72 62 51 43 61 71 45 60 41 57 42 64 54 73 45 67 66 71 45 55 58 75 42 71 60 82 53 74 65 77 61 70 63 60 43 69 81 OPPONENTS Pawnee City Tecumseh Falls City Plattsmouth Crete Ashland Plattsmouth Syracuse Syracuse Fairbury Nebraska City Norris Tecumseh Omaha Cathedral Wymore Humboldt Falls City Norris Syracuse Crete Seward 83 At 6’7”, Rex Beatty broke the school record for rebounds with 251 in a season. Throughout the year Rex'earned a spot on the All-Conference team in the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference and received an honorable mention in the Twin Rivers Conference. Strat Warden, averaging 17.4 points a game, was named to the Ak-Sar-Ben All-Tourney Team. He was a member of the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference All-Conference team and the Twin Rivers All-Conference team. Receiving Honorable Mention All-State climaxed the year for Strat. Coach Dankenbring gives B. Orton a word of advice. The Bulldogs are all smiles after winning the District Tourney enabling them to travel to State. Strat Warden,captain and high point man of the team, grabs a rebound at the state tournament. 86 Frosh Take Plattsmouth Invitational The freshman basketball squad finished out the year with a 7 win, 3 loss record. The three losses were all avenged later in the year; the Falls City loss in a game later in the season. The team also lost two games to Nebraska City, but they came back to win in the finals of the Plattsmouth Freshman Invitational. FRESHMAN SQUAD BACK ROW: Coach Stoner. Stu. Manager K. Kuwit .ky, J. Moody, D. Wininger, Stu Manager C. Austin. SECOND ROW: J. Ely.C. Stevenson, L. Stiers, P. Engles, K. Kent, D. Brady. FRONT ROW: K. Behrends. P. Tynon, G. Weers, A. Allgood, J. Wolcott, D. Lammle. B-Team Completes Successful Season B-TEAM Coach Curnes, T. Sheely, J. Holtzman. J. Beatty. J. Crotty, J. Damme. B. Schneider, C. Overbeck, J. Ely. The AF1S B-Team finished out another good year, the second in a row, with an 11 win, 3 loss record. Led by team members Ted Sheely and Bruce Schneider the boys showed much promise for next year’s varsity squad. 88 AUBURN HIGH MATMEN BACK ROW: G. Vickers, R. Carr. V. Anderson, Y. Warden, R. Behrends, B. Sherman. A Thompson. J. Barnard. THIRD ROW: C. Fox, D. Blount, L. Redfern, D. Rus. T. Timberman. R. Melander, J. Taylor. SECOND ROW: T. Welch, J. Bailey. FRONT ROW: N. Moyer. R Groff. Wrestlers Send Two to State Meet The 1967 wrestling squad showed great improvement in its second year of action. The squad, coached by Jed Rood and Leo Dietrich, completed the year with 19 boys participating. The team was backed by the cheerleaders and pep club for the first time this year. This support encouraged the boys both as a team and as individuals. Senior co-captains, Jerry Bailey and John Barnard led the Auburn matmen as both qualified for the state meet. Baily, a 103 pounder placed second in the North High Invitational. first in both the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference and Twin Rivers Conference meets, and second in District action. Jerry lost a 7 to 6 decision at the state meet, ending his career with a twenty-seven win and three loss record. Barnard also placed second in the District meet, but was defeated in first round state action. 89 VARSITY TRACK TEAM BACK ROW: Coach Dankenbring, R. Den, S. Warden, R. Beatty, Assist. Coach Stoner, Assist. Coach Rood. SECOND ROW: T. Railiff. R. Allgood. J. Barnard. M. Hahn. T. Pitts. B. Schneider. M. Adams. FRONT ROW: R. Gentert. P. Ebler. R. Cox, G. Schutte, J. Beatty, F. Henning, J. Whisler. Track Team Sends S. Warden determines to clear the high jump bar. 90 Mike Adams shows that it takes good strong legs to run a mile in 4:36.7. Two Men to State Randy Den works hard to clear the high hurdles. Individual performances were impressive for the 1967 thinclads. Outstanding junior. Mike Adams, won the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference, Twin Rivers Conference, and District mile titles. His best time was 4:36.7. Finishing fourth in State competition, Mike brought home two state meet points. Top scorer for the team. Randy Den, also qualified for the state meet. His 15.4 second time in the 120 yard high hurdles was one of the best times in class B. Other outstanding performances were Steve Garver’s 10.8 second 100 yard dash; Strat Warden’s 52.8 second 440; Tom Pitts’ 47’1014” shot put; and John Barnard’s 47’4 shot put. The mile relay team, composed of Terry Ratliff, Gale Schutte, Mark Hahn, and Strat Warden, tied the school record at 3:33.5. FRESHMAN SQUAD BACK ROW: Coach Stoner, R. Melander. B. Sherman. J. Moody, S. Garver, R. Carr. Stu. Manager A. Allgood. SECOND ROW: R. Rose. J. Ely,C. Fox, D. Winin-ger. P. Engles. D. Wheeldon. FRONT ROW: A. Malsbury, D. Brady, D. Rogers, D. Rus, G. Vickers, P. Tynon. 91 BACK ROW: B. Molilis. J. Damme. J. Ely. G. Lammle. L. Whitlow. G. Clark. FRONT ROW: K. Behrends, D Lammle, K. Kent, K. Kuwitzky, T. Sheely. Golf Team Attends State Meet The AHS golf team completed the year very successfully, having won the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference meet. The four member team placed third in the district meet and sixth in state competition. Junior team member Guy Lammle led the group to a seven win. one loss record. Lammle was district medalist and sixth place winner at the state meet. Coach Marvin Gerdes’ regular team consisted of Guy Lammle. Ted Sheely. Dave Lammle, and Kurt Kent. Those boys with the best scores in the practice rounds were elected to play in the scheduled meets. G. Lammle. district medalist, exhibits the form that helped him place in state play. Junior golf team members Guy Lam-mie presents Ak-Sar-Ben Conference trophy to Supt. Austin. Cross-Country Improves Times The 1967 Cross-Country season was one of moderate success considering there were no returning lettermen. The team consisted of four freshmen and two juniors, all of whom improved their times throughout the season. BACK ROW: C. Fox. R Beatty, G. Lammle. L. Stiers. FRONT ROW: J. Wolcott, Coach Dankenbring. G. Weers. 93 This book has been a tribute to memories . .. soap boxes for lockers the Monday morning lunch ticket line the bus ride from Peru to Auburn projector troubles a crowded parking lot paths between trailer labs the grinding of a pencil sharpener the distraction of band practice convocations the chilly dampness of a football game 7:30 a.m. club meetings the inconveniences of a trailer lab hot lunch couples in the halls the clamor and tension of a basketball game the agony of semester tests skits at rallies bright socks parties after Jr.-Sr. Banquet term papers unpaid fines rain at graduation. 94