Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1969 volume:

Auburn High School Auburn, Nebraska The 1969 Bulldog Is A Record Of People And Events In 1968-69 At AHS 2 Anita Zeps--cover and division pages Ramona Gebers--title page sketch Table Of Contents Administration Page 4 ACTIVITIES Page 16 Sports Page 48 Students Page 66 Faculty And Administration Give Encouragement For Academic Achievement Help Students Realize Potentials ALBERT C. AUSTIN, Supt. of Schools and Secretary of the Board of Education Administration And Board Of Education DR. PAUL SCOTT, Board of Education member DEAN NIEMANN, Board of Education member 6 DICK HAHN, JR. , Vice-President of the Board of Edu- ROBERT HEMMINCSEN, President of the Board of Ed- cation ucation DR. B. F. MOWERY, Board of Education member ROSS ADAMS, Board of Education member 7 MARVIN GERDES--Principal Faculty HELEN NIXON--Librarian 8 Social Studies JOHN PATRAS--Geography and Government LARRY DANKENBRING--World History and Economics TED RUSS--American History and Government 9 KATHLEEN RUDOLPH--Vocal Music PAUL FELL--Art GARY TOLEN--Instrumental Music Fine Arts JEFFREY FALTER--Speech and Dramatics 11 GERALD BEERY--Office Machines and Typing II MARCIA REEVES--Shorthand and Bookkeeping Vocational Education CHARLES STONER--Typing GWEN VAUGHN--Typing and General Business 12 LeROY BOILSF.N--Industrial Arts NORMA LOEW--Home Economics Physical Education PEGGY JOHNSON--Girls Physical Education LEW SHOFF--Boys Physical Education 13 CAROLINE ALLEN--English English And Foreign Language HILDA HECTOR--English and Spanish SHARON PARRISH--English ..a . FRANCES RARICK--English 14 MARGARET DAMME--Secretary School Employees ELINOR KUENNING - -Secretary GERRI KAMPE--Nurse GUS and IOLA OESTMANN and JIM SHOEMAKE--Custodians Activities And Organizations Encourage New Interests And The Development Of Talents Promote Social Growth BACK ROW: Vice President, Lannie Redfem, Mike Adams, Joe Whisler, John Crotty, John Femeau, Tom Welch, John Whisler, Rodney Groff. FRONT ROW: President, Karen Schneider, Barbara Sullivan, Jane Patterson, Jody Erisman, Nancy Damme, Anita Zeps, Elizabeth McGough, Anne Nincehelser, Secretary, Laurie Vosberg. Many Activities Led By Student Council The Student Council had an active role in many school functions with Mr. Curnes as sponsor. Besides offering a variety of interesting convocations, the Council sponsored a Freshman Intiation Dance and sold Auburn sweaters to promote school spirit. Helpful volunteers demonstrate to fellow students the fun of being a tourist on a vacation in Switzerland. The Council sponsored a Teachers Appreciation Week; the theme being ’’Daisies don't tell how much we appreciate our teachers. During the week gifts and useful items were given to the teachers. On the last day 44 students accepted teachers' responsibilities. Bright paper daisies made them easily recognizable as Student Teachers. 18 the sum of the angles of a triangle = 180 degrees. Lynn Rogge discovers that even teachers must study. STUDENT TEACHERS--BACK ROW: R. Heskett, R. Hartwig, J. Femeau, L. Rogge, M. Hahn, J. Ely, M. Combs, M. Oestmann, G. Lammle, C. Behrends, B. Brown. THIRD ROW: K. Schneider, A. Adams, M. Parde, C. Scott, N. Damme, B. Mohlis, J. Niebrugge, J. Patterson, J. DeBuhr, J. Blecha, R. Kite. SECOND ROW: L. Redfem, J. Bohling, P. Meyers, P. Kirchoff, B. Stemper, A. Zeps, K. Kirchoff, T. Sheely, C. Groff, B. Hahn. FRONT ROW: B. Lundy, C. Muse, R. Collin, L. Bohling, A. Keedy, R. Oakley, D. Henne, C. Hummel, J. Lambert, J. Hill, B. Taylor, L. McGough. Eight initiates were selected for membership in National Honor Society, the most selective organization in school. Membership is based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Pictured are: BACK ROW--Senior Mark Hahn, Junior Glenn Clements, Senior Jim Ely, Junior John Crotty, Junior Roger Harms. FRONT ROW--Junior Carole Rarick, and Seniors Jean Blecha and Juanita Hill. National Honor Society Acquires Members Seniors Bill Taylor, Lavon Bohling, Carol Scott, Cheryl Groff, and Ted Sheely, members of National Honor Society tapped new members to begin the solemn initiation ceremony. 20 Editor Lavon Bohling checks the work of staff members Betty Hahn and Peggy Meyers who are trying to maintain the quality of book that won first place last year in the Journalism Division of the Ak-Sar-Ben Conf. Bulldog Staff Strives For Improvement BACK ROW: Advisor Mrs. Vaughn, Peggy Meyers, Mike Adams, Jane Patterson, Jim Ely. FRONT ROW: Connie Fritsch, Betty Hahn, Lavon Bohling, Karen Crofford, Nancy Damme, and Carol Scott. 21 BACK ROW: Wayne Hart, Dick Furnas, Janet Nixon, Rita Seid, Frances Kite. Pat Patras, Barb Sullivan, Rena Meritt, Anita Zeps, Becky Kite, Anne Nincehelser, John Ferneau, Mr. Fell. FRONT ROW: Debbie Gaines, Carole Rarick, Ramona Gebers, Linda King, Denetta Henne, Alice Keedy, Liz McGough, Wanda King. Mr. Fell Expands Interests Of Art Club Under the sponsorship of Mr. Paul Fell, the Art Club continually displayed talent throughout the year. Club activities included a paint-in and a community service project of painting a downtown fence to encourage planting of trees. The club also enjoyed touring the Nebraska Wesleyan University Art Gallery and Sheldon Art Gallery in Lincoln and Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha. Officers were Denetta Henne, Pres. ; Nancy Carr, Vice-Pres. ; Nancy Clark, Sec. ; Merle Kuhlman, Treas. ; and Anne Nincehelser, SAB. Irene Bergmann placed third in the National Maritime One of 100 finalists, Alice Keedy won a Gold Key Industry Poster Contest. Award in the Scholastic Art Contest. 22 Spanish Club Experiences Active Year The AHS Spanish Club, Los Conquistadores, conducted monthly meetings in Spanish. Speakers at regular meetings included Mr. Sebold, the foreign language consultant for the state of Nebraska; Mr. Howell, a teacher at the Junior High School who spoke on Costa Rica; and Hugo Vallegas, a student from Peru, South America. For one program, students presented original skits. The club went to Lincoln to see a Mexican craft exhibit and eat in a Mexican cafe. They also had their annual Christmas party and a banquet at the end of the year. Officers for the year were: La von Bohling, Pres. ; Jean Blecha, V. Pres. ; Peggy Meyers, Secretary; Nancy Damme, Treas. ; Jane Patterson, Student Council Rep. Roger Harms displays the pifiata. BACK ROW: Mrs. Hector, Carol Carolina Scott, Nancy Margarita Damme, Glenn Gringo” Clements, John Juan Crotty, Roger Rogerio Harms, Adrienne Louisa Berger, Pat Paula Bergmann. SECOND ROW: Peggy Margarita Meyers, Cheryll Ana Hummel, Jane Eliza Patterson, Anita Anita Zeps, Ted Carlos Sheely, Jean Juana Blecha. FRONT ROW: Betty Chabela Blankenship, Laraine Pcpita Gerdes, Rose Rosa Shandy, Laurie Laura Vosberg, La von Rosa Bohling. 23 BACK ROW: B. Bohling, R. Heskett, Treas. R. Harms, J. Beatty, B. Brown, C. Overbeck, G. Clements, Y. Warden, M. Trojan, M. Adams, J. Ely, Pres. L. Rogge, J. Crotty, D. Fisher, L. Stiers, D. Wininger, P. Engles, J. Wolcott, J. Ely, K. Kuwitzky, J. Damme. THIRD ROW: S. Council, L. Redfern, A. Adams, J. DeBuhr, A. Berger, N. Wagner, J. Niebrugge, V. Pres. M. Hahn, T. Sheely, R. Hartwig, T. Welch, K. Mowery, B. Wojdyla, R. Kite, P. Bergmann, E. Schlange, B. Sullivan, A. Cole, P. Niebrugge, R. Andrew. SECOND ROW: M. DeBuhr, J. Washington, D.C. — The Alpha Beta Gamma Science and Math Club composed of 76 members, promoted interest in the fields of math and science. Such topics as psychology, nuclear plants, and embalming were covered at regular meetings. Club activities included educational tours of Truman Library, Ford Motor Company, Creighton University, Joslyn Art Museum, and E Day at the University of Nebraska. The major money-making project of the year was the club-sponsored food stand at the Nemaha County Fair. Other projects--candy and bake sales, soup supper, and a slave auction helped finance the educational trip to Washington in June. Ronald Hedkett and Lynn Rogge qualified for the club scholarships. Each received a $100 award. Mark Oestmann received the Bausch-Lomb Honorary Award. Jerry Damme is sold to the highest bidder at the fund-raising slave auction. 24 Shew, A. Zeps, C. Groff, J. Lambert, C. Fritsch, C. Scott, N. Damme, K. Kir-choff, N. Moore, M. Ely, J. Nixon, B. Applegate, B. Pasco, M. Wilson, J. Henning, C. Rcdfem. FRONT ROW: Mr. Leuenberger, Mr. Wetenkamp, C. Rarick, Sec. B. Blankenship, D. Brady, A. Nincehelser, F. Kite, J. Taylor. K. Kent, D. Holsclaw, C. Austin, P. Lewis, K. Bence, J. Hill, D. Meyers, D. Elliott, B. Taylor, Miss King, Mr. Hutton. Highlight Of Math And Science Activities President Lynn Rogge helps to initiate new members into Alpha Beta Gamma. Checking out books is one of student li- The book fair gives Jay Holtzman practice in salesmanship, brarian Betty Leslie's duties. Book Fair Hosted By Library Club Under the sponsorship of the new librarian Mrs. Nixon the Library Club witnessed an active year. Club members enjoyed a picnic at the beginning of the year. The officers and Mrs. Nixon attended the State Student Librarians Convention at Papillion in October. The Library Club hosted a book fair in November. Books were on display in the hall. Approximately 150 books were sold. A field trip in March found the club touring the Mission Junior High School Library in Bellevue. After the tour the club enjoyed dinner and a movie in downtown Omaha. BACK ROW: I. Bergmann, J. Patterson, D. Fisher, A. Grafton, J. Holtzman, R. Meritt, K. Crofford, M. Parde, C. Berger. FOURTH ROW: L. Gerdes, R. Seid, J. Blecha, A. Berger, D. Skeen, N. Wagner, A. Nin-cehelser, R. Weimer, F. Kite. THIRD ROW: L. Bohling, R. Collin, P. Patras, S. Oestmann, D. Harris, P. Bergmann, J. Shew, B. Hahn, C. Muse. SECOND ROW: B. Wist, I. Holtzman, D. Sears, J. Hill, K. Edwards, J. Gfeller, T. Sapp, D. Meyers, K. Taylor. FRONT ROW: Student Council Representative N. Damme, Sec.-Treas. P. Bergmann, Pres. C. Scott, Vice-Pres. R. Gebers, Sponsor Mrs. Nixon. BACK ROW: D. Mowery, B. Stemper, J. DeBuhr, M. Overman, J. Patterson, M. Sierks, J. Niebrugge, K. Crofford, A. Grafton, N. Wagner, E. Schlange, M. Parde, A. Cole, K. Dishong, E. Higgins. THIRD ROW: J. Shew, K. Cowan, K. Lynch, P. Allgood, K. Schneider, B. Hahn, C. Hummel, L. Kruger, P. Hill, L. Gerdes, K. Mowery, M. Andrew, D. Catlett, S. Able, L. Blecha, R. Collin. SECOND ROW: R. Rohrs, D. Moody, D. Ballue, C. Nincehelser, J. Breazile, L. Sitherwood, D. McCullough, S. Biere, K. Edwards, S. Allgood, C. Hummel, M. Volkman, L. Vosberg, C. Rarick. FRONT ROW: A. Vaughan, S. Wolfe, M. McGough, D. Elliott, C. Biere, N. Clark, G. Aufenkamp, K. Holland, D. Sears, R. Heriford, L. Nincehelser, A. Meyers, L. Henry, J. Hill, K. Taylor, R. Gentert, Mrs. Loew. Future Homemakers Of America Heighten Interest With Varied Programs Members of the Future Homemakers of America began the year with a progressive dinner. Initiation ceremonies for incoming freshmen were held in October. Twelve members attended the District FHA Convention at Weeping Water. Regular meetings throughout the year included a session on cake decorating, an informative talk from a foreign student, and the annual Christmas caroling trek. The money-making project of the year was a spaghetti supper. Highlights of FHA Week were clash day, munch-and-crunch day, be-kind-to-boys day, dress-up day, and a dinner for the teachers. The final event of the year was the Mother-Daughter Banquet which included installation of new officers and a style show, compliments of the freshman home economics students. Officers for the year were: Pres. Jane Niebrugge, V. Pres. Nancy Wagner, Sec. Mary Andrew, Treas. Laurie Vosberg, Student Council Liz McGough, Reporter Kathy Mowery, Historian Denise Elliott, and Parliamentarian Ernestine Schlange. Jane Niebrugge turns over the responsibilities of the presidency to Nancy Wagner at installation ceremonies held at the Mother-Daughter Banquet. L 27 Homecoming Royalty: Rhonda Collin, Karen Crofford, Queen Cheryl Groff, Anita Zeps, Jean Blecha Harvest Moon Brightens ’68 Homecoming Homecoming 1968 began with the traditional bonfire on Thursday, October 17. Dr. Paul Scott helped promote spirit with a short pep talk. Festivities continued with a parade downtown after school on Friday. Robert Hem -mingsen, president of the Board of Education urged Bulldog fans to push for a victory in the evening battle with Waverly. The football game resulted in a Bulldog victory. The Homecoming crowd then enjoyed dancing under the Harvest Moon to music provided by the Jolly Green Giants. The crowning of Queen Cheryl Groff to reign over Homecoming festivities was the highlight of the evening. Crowned by Pep Club President Carol Scott, Queen Cheryl was presented with a rose bouquet by A-Club Vice-President Charles Behrends. Attendants to the Queen were Jean Blecha, Rhonda Collin, Karen Crofford, and Anita Zeps. Mike Adams, John Femeau, Mark Hahn, John Schuberth and Joe Whisler escorted the 1968 Homecoming court. 28 Cheryl Groff anxiously awaits coronation. The Homecoming dance atmosphere is created by Jean and Jonnita work to capture the over-all effect. Anita Zeps and Larry Darling. 1968 Homecoming Court: Carol Scott, Pep Club President; Charles Behrends, A-Club Vice President; Anita Zeps; Joe Whisler, Queen Cheryl Groff; John Schuberth; Karen Crofford; Mark Hahn; Rhonda Collin; John Femeau; Jean Blecha; Mike Adams. 29 Athletes Earn Membership In A-Club Leadership for A Club: Mike Adams, Sec. -Treas. ; Mark Hahn, Pres. ; Charles Behrends, Vice Pres. ; John Femeau, Student Council. 30 Varsity athlete Mark Oestmann is put up for bidding in A Club slave auction to raise money for new blazers. Worcitw BACK ROW: Pat Stephens, Karen Crofford, Jean Blecha. CENTER: vcar iiy Caroie Rarid . FRONT ROW: Cheryl Groff (head), Rhonda Collin, Betty' Hahn. Cheerleaders Promote Enthusiasm Reserve LEFT TO RIGHT: Margaret McGough, Rhonda Rohrs (head), Kathy Edwards, Lynn Blecha, Jackie Shew, Allison Cole. 31 Pep Club Supports Bulldogs With Spirit Striving to promote school spirit, Auburn High's largest organization began yearly activities with renewed enthusiasm. Decorating for Homecoming was the main project. Officers were: Carol Scott, Pres. ; Donna Moody, Vice-Pres. ; Beth Applegate, Sec. ; Mariellen Wilson, Treas. ; and Anita Zeps, SAB. Squad leaders included: Nancy Damme, Mar)' Andrew, Juanita Hill, Debbie Gaines, Ann Grafton, Connie Fritsch, Rita Seid. Barbara Sullivan, Janet Nixon, Ginger Swinney, Peggy Niebmgge, Rhonda Heriford, Susan Biere. and Jody Erisman. New uniforms were designed by the club members. School buses transported the members to all away games and most girls supported the Bulldogs by attending. Each girl also worked on various committees in order to earn the necessary points for a chevron. Janet Nixon, sophomore, was awarded a gold chevron for earning the highest number of points in the Pep Club. 32 Cheerleaders make worthwhile trip through auditorium during the half-time in order to collect for the March of Dimes. Rita Seid uses her time and talent in preparation for homecoming. Freshman Connie Biere, Junior Rose Shandy, and Senior Anita Zeps were awarded high point chevrons and pins by sponsor Mrs. Rarick. 33 Concert Band--STANDING: R. Kite, J. Hill, D. Chatelain, D. Kurrelmeyer, J. Whisler, A. DeBuhr P Trojan. THIRD ROW: D. Ebcler, J. Clark, J. Chatelain, P. Allgood, J. Erisman, G. Weers, L. Stiers, R. Harms D. Fisher, B. Osborne, B. Pasco, C. Overbeck, B. Wist, R. Skeen, B. Gerdes, J. Crotty, J. Whisler, V. Bachle, S. Rogge, G. Kuhlmann, P. Niebrugge, M. Oestmann. SECOND ROW: J. Trojan, M. Wilson, C. Parde, B. Sullivan, K. Helms, C. Fox, S. Oestmann, J. Whisler, M. Dean, M. Bassingcr, J. Ely, C. Austin D. Skeen, B. Brown. FRONT ROW: J. Wolcott, I. Holtzman, B. Applegate, N. Osborne, M. Myers, D. Meyers, C. Berger, A. Meyers, L. Henry, P. Meyers, I. Bergmann. AHS Band Contributes To School Spirit Twirlers--BACK ROW: Iris Holtzman, Connie Fritsch, Barbara Sullivan, Juanita Hill. FRONT ROW: Becky Pasco, Majorette Jonnita Lambert, Bev Wist. 34 The Pep Band spurred school spirit by playing at pep rallies and ball games. The Auburn High School Band, directed by Gary Tolen, was active in many community and school affairs. The band presented two concerts during the year with the spring concert in the city park. In the District Music Contest the band received an excellent rating. Those individuals earning superior ratings were: Rebecca Kite-tympani, Irene Bergmann-flute, and Roger Harms-t rum pet. Violinist Dave Chatelain was chosen to take part in the All State Orchestra. 35 Rebecca Kite participated in the Hastings Honor Band and the All State Orchestra. New Director Miss Rudolph AHS CHORALE--BACK ROW: D. Chatelain, R. Harms, J. Crotty, G. Clements, M. Oestmann, D. Fisher, J. Holtzman, L. Redfern. FRONT ROW: I. Bergmann, B. Lundy, B. Wist, J. Hill, C. Groff, A. Cole, S. Moore, J. Blecha, R. Collin. 36 Brings Enthusiasm To Choir The Freshman Choir took part in the concerts throughout the year. D Fisher, J. Blecha and R. Harms were selected from state wide auditions to be in the Hastings Honor Choir held in February. 37 The Antrobus family and several refugees gather around the fire to ward off the cold. Antrobus Family Survived Calamities By The Skin Of Their Teeth Henry and Gladys tell Mama” about their day at school. The Skin of Our Teeth, a satirical comedy by Thorton Wilder, was presented by Auburn High School on November 4, 1968. The play, under the direction of Jeffrey Falter, centered around George Antrobus--the average American at grips with destiny. The Antrobus family survived a thousand calamities by the skin of their teeth. CAST _______ George Antrobus Mrs. Antrobus Sabina Gladys Antrobus Henry Antrobus Mr. Fitzpatrick Fortune Teller David Holsclaw Carol Scott Bonita Lundy Colleen Harris Lannie Redfem Mark Hahn Karen Crofford 38 Variety was the key word for the annual spring play presented April 22, 1969 by Director Jeffrey Falter. The one-act comedy Antic Spring also doubled as the school's speech contest play this year. Cast members were: Colleen Harris, Jim Ely, Rhonda Collin, Mark Hahn, Kathy Bence, and Ted Sheely. Night Of One-Act Plays Second play on the program was The Lottery a drama by Shirley Jackson. Among the cast of over twenty members were: David Chatelain, Carol Scott, John Ely, David Holsclaw, Nancy Damme, Lambert Stiers, Karen Crofford, Joel Bohling, Lorraine Gerdes, and Dave Fisher. For her interpretation of poetry, Rena Meritt reads Nightmare at Noon by Stephen Vincent Benet. Patsy Stephens' expression for her oral interpretation of prose is a key factor in earning a superior rating. Five Speech Contestants Earn Superiors Carol Scott, Dave Chatelain, and Nancy Damme work on Arsenic and Old Lace for their oral interpretation of drama 40 Prince Mike Adams, King Mark Hahn, Queen Cheryl Groff, Princess Jean Blecha. Royalty Presented At 1969 May Fete The speech and music departments provided the entertainment for the May Fete festivities. The court and program were introduced by master of ceremonies Jeffrey Falter. The dance band played several selections and members of Chorale sang madrigal numbers. Irene Bergmann played a piano solo, Rena Meritt presented an interpretation of poetry, and Roger Harms sang a vocal solo and played a trumpet solo. 41 Larry Darling--Anita Zeps 50HIOr Att0HCl3ntS Betty Hahn - -Rex Beatty Jim Beatty--Rhonda Rohrs JuniOf Att0ndafltS Carole Rarick--Bruce Schneider 42 Pat Tynon--Margaret McGough Sophomore Attendants Debbie Ballue--Pat Engles Greg Hahn--Lynn Blecha Freshman Attendants Shelly Able--Bob Hemmingsen 43 Yorke. Dave, and Glenn rush to add final touches to Myma and Bonnie adorn the archway with paper roses, the ceiling. Many weeks of hard work were climaxed by the 1969 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom given by the Juniors to honor the Seniors. Moonlight and Roses served as the theme. The banquet was held in the Auburn Hotel banquet room on Saturday, April 26. Glenn Clements, president of the junior class, was master of ceremonies. The banquet was preceded by an invocation given by Mr. Dick Hahn. Glenn welcomed the seniors and Mark Hahn, senior class president gave a response. Norman Moyer delighted the audience with some original poems and Miss Rudolph, Mr. Tolen, and Mr. Falter played two songs on their recorders Dave Chatelain entertained the guests with a violin solo. The main speaker for the evening was Mr. Russ, who spoke about the absence of a Generation Gap . A quartet composed of Dave Fisher, Glenn Clements, John Crotty, and Roger Harms ended the program with two vocal selections. Glenn concluded the ceremonies and the group moved to the high school auditorium where the prom was held. The banquet was served by members of the sophomore class, who were elected by the junior class. The romantic theme was carried out in blue and pink table decorations. The auditorium featured rose gardens and a fountain. Waiters Kurt, Pat, and Dave, and waitress Cynthia work hard to serve the meal. 44 Speakers Mark Hahn, Glenn Clements, and Mr. Russ were seated Rita Seid and Dick Furnas admire the at the head table. rose garden. Moonlight And Roses — A Romantic Theme For Junior-Senior Prom Couples enjoy dancing to the beat of the Kopi Katz . 45 Mr. Gerdes presents Gold A-Pins to J. Ely, L. Rogge, B. Brown, M. Adams, R. Heskett, J. Bohling, A. Zeps. P. Meyers, P. Bergmann, C. Groff, L. Bohling, R. Collin, andj. Hill. Honors Convo - Recognition Of Achievements Mike Adams and Jean Blecha accept the I Dare You” award from Student Council Pres. Karen Schneider. Mrs. Reeves presents Jerry Damme and Jim Ely with bookkeeping proficiency awards. Joel Bohling earned special recognition for his entry' in the Science Talent Search. L. Bohling, R. Heskett, and M. Oestmann are honored for their efforts in the National Math Contest. 46 Mike Adams receives the Rotary Free Throw Award from Coach Larry Dankenbring. Coach Lew Shoff presents the Kiwanis award to Mark Hahn as the outstanding senior football player. Ass't Wrestling Coach Shoff gives Larry Darling the Jaycee award for the outstanding senior wrestler. Mr. Tolen makes the presentation of the Outstanding Senior Band Member award to the two boys who tied for the honor Bary Brown and Joe Whisler Mr. Fell presents certificates in recognition of achievement in state wide art competition to Alice Keedy, Rebecca Kite, and Nancy Carr. The Honors Convocation is held annually to recognize outstanding students in extra-curricular activities and academic achievements. Football, cross country, wrestling, basketball, golf, and track coaches awarded letters and certificates to top athletes and student managers. Athletic trophies were presented to Mr. Austin by respective captains for display in the school’s trophy cases. Mr. Falter gave dramatic awards to speech contestants. Mr. Biolsen presented Pat Trojan and Mark Coatney Industrial Arts Drafting Awards. Mr. Tolen honored band members for active participation in Pep Band. Jean Blecha received the Midlands Teen Award Mrs. Loew awarded Jane Niebrugge the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow pin. Pep Club pins and chevrons were presented by Mrs. Rarick. Special Proficiency Awards in Business Education were given by Mrs. Reeves and Mr. Beery. Rosamary Oakley received the top shorthand award, the 140-word-a -minute Gregg Pin. 47 Encourage School Spirit And Pride Develop Character, Sportsmanship, Leadership, And Physical Abilities. BACK ROW: Ron Allgood, Rick Melander, Joe Whisler. FIFTH ROW: Larry Darling. John Schuberth, John Fer-neau. Yorke Warden. FOURTH ROW: Marty Combs. Steve Carver. Dennis Brady. Allan Blackwell. Dwight Rogers, Pat Tynon. THIRD ROW: Norman Moyer, Jerry Damme, Guy Lammle, Charles Behrends. Rex Beatty, Mark Oestmann. SECOND ROW: John Crotty, Fritz Henning, Kurt Kent, Joe Ely, Jim Beatty. Bruce Schneider, Bill Rogge. FRONT ROW: Bill Osborne, Jim Larkin, Mike Adams, Rick Tuxhom, Tom Welch. Mark Hahn, Jay Holtzman, Dave Chatelain, Ted Sheely Bulldogs Experience Building Year Season Record Auburn Opponent 0 Pawnee City 13 0 Nebraska City 31 0 Wymore 20 20 Falls City 20 12 Plattsmouth 0 14 Waverly 12 6 Fairbury 31 14 Syracuse 34 6 Tecumseh 14 Co-captains Mark Hahn and John Schuberth were elected to the all-conference teams of both the Ak-Sar-Ben and the Twin Rivers conferences as a result of their outstanding efforts for the 1968 Bulldogs. 50 Mike Adams, Kurt Kent, and Joe Whisler move in on Pawnee City as Ted Sheely makes shoestring tackle. After making this reception during the Tecumseh game, Mike Adams collided with a defensive elec- trical pole, knocking himself unconscious. Larry Darling finds the going rough against Tecumseh. 51 BACK ROW: Dave Lammle, Rodney Groff, Jim Taylor, Dennis Brady, Steve Moody, Bill Bohling. Tom Welch, Coach Dietrich. SECOND ROW: Pat Tynon. Mark DeBuhr, Joe Ely, Arnold Allgood, Roybert Rose, Dwight Rogers, Rick Melander FRONT ROW: Richard Carr, Joe Moody, Steve Carver, Bruce Sherman, Daryl Wheel-don, Darrell Wininger, Dave Chatelain. Reserves Show Promising Future Dennis Brady grinds out yardage against Syracuse while compiling his season total of 397 yards. He led the team with an average of 4. 2 yards per carry. Four Wins No Losses Auburn Opponent Falls City 13 6 Pawnee City 7 0 Nebraska City 13 12 Falls City 36 0 52 BACK ROW: Tim Collin, Mark Coatney, Greg Hahn, Tom Combs, Bob Hemmingsen. Ken Meyers, Scott McKercher, Coach Stoner, Mike Bassinger. FRONT ROW: Joe Harpham, Dave Adams, Dennis Rippe. Greg Lokie, Mike Breazile, John Whisler, Jim Vosberg, Dennis Thomas, Jeff McMann. Frosh Complete All-Victorious Season Coach Chuck Stoner's freshmen team completed an all-victorious season by shellacking Plattsmouth by a score of 32 to 7. A strong defense combined with a high-scoring offense produced the 4-0 record. Except for the first game, they won their games by margins of more than 20 points. Season Record Nebraska City 18-12 Falls City 40- 7 Falls City 30- 7 Plattsmouth 32- 7 Coach Shoff, Athletic Director Russ, and Ass't. Coach Dietrich during a tense moment. 53 BACK ROW: Coach Dietrich. Coach Shoff, Rick Pugh, Rick Melander, Richard Carr, Daryl Wheeldon, Bruce Sherman, Dennis Blount, Student Manager Gene Compton. FRONT ROW: Vince Anderson, Tyrone Furnas, Leroy' Able. Steve Carver, Larry Darling, Joe Harpham, John Whisler. CENTER: Captains Rodney Groff and Jim Taylor. Young Grapplers Paced By Sophomores Larry Darling seems to be happy he has mastered this hold. The wrestling team from Auburn High finished an improved year under new head coach Leo Dietrich. With increased backing from the school and community three team members Larry Darling, Bruce Sherman, and Jim Taylor earned state tournament berths. Coach Dietrich looks to improve a three win, five loss, and one tie season record with eight returning letter-men. 54 State tourney entry Jim Taylor is about to make a reversal on teammate Rodney Groff. Bruce Sherman, state tourney entry, and Rick Melander winner of his weight class at Twin Rivers conference meet, practice head to head competition 55 Mike Adams Mark Hahn Rex Beatty Guy Lammle Jim Ely Ted Sheely Seniors Stand Out In Record Scoring Year AUBURN OPPONENT AUBURN OPPONENT 52 Pawnee City 50 89 Falls City 66 73 Tecumseh 65 TWIN RIVERS TOURNAMENT 86 Falls City 64 58 Falls C ity 43 66 Platts mouth 35 48 Syracuse 53 57 Crete 79 65 Nebraska City 46 75 Ashland 46 AKSARBEN TOURNAMENT 39 Syracuse 47 60 Blair 36 69 Fairbury 49 76 Syracuse 62 74 Nebraska City 39 62 Millard 63 65 Tecumseh 51 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 76 Cathedral 79 73 Tri-County 40 82 Norris 68 84 Geneva 65 72 Humboldt 75 49 Crete 65 56 Rill Bcrfi ling and Alan Blackwell, Jeny Damme J‘m_Ely FBONT R°W: P“ V”°’ Sisas awss. ™ •..... „nks „other ot M, , _ Auburn Bulldogs Have Successful 17-6 Season The 1968-69 Bulldog cagers proved to be the most prolific scoring team ever, sett mg a ewschool record of 1554 points, an average of 67. 5 points per game. High scoring player for the year was Rex Beatty with 414 points. He also broke his own school record for rebounds with 334. helping to establish the new team rebound record of 988 for the season. In tournament play Auburn took third place in the Twin Rivers Conference Holiday Basketball Tournament by defeating Nebraska City in the consolation game; and the Bulldogs relinquished their domination of the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference Tournament by bowing to a determined Millard team 63-62 in the tourney finals. In the district tournament Auburn rolled up two easy wins over Tri-County and Geneva before bowing to Crete, the eventual State Class B Champion Rex Beatty and Guy Lammle were named to allconference berths in both Twin Rivers and Ak-Sar-Ben Conferences for their outstanding play. Mark Hahn was given honorable mention on the Twin Rivers all-conference team. 57 Mark Hahn shoots from the comer against a tough Mil- Ted Sheely lets go of another precision pass, lard team in the Ak-Sar-Ben Tournament The ball is just out of Jim Ely's reach which typified the long night the Bulldogs had against Crete in District finals. Forgetting he is only 5'11 Mike Adams slips in another tow points. Six foot seven inch Rex Beatty’s height helped him block many shots like this one and establish a new school record of 334 rebounds. Rex earned All-Conference honors in both Twin Rivers and Ak-Sar-Ben. 59 RpcprwPQ BACK ROW: Bruce Schneider, Jerry' Damme, Keith Biere. Bruce Cerdes, John Crotty. Coach Cumes SECOND ROW: Carl Stevenson, Arnold Allgood. Darrell Wininger, Richard Cox. Joe Moody, Jim Beatty, Joe Ely FRONT ROW: Dave Holsclaw, Dave Lammle, Dennis Brady, John Wolcott, Pat Tynon, Kurt Kent, Chuck Austin. BACK ROW: Student Managers Dennis Meyer and Dennis Roach, Steve Rogge, Greg Hahn, Gary Kuhlman, Coach Stoner. SECOND ROW: Tom Banks, Jim Vosberg, Tim Collin, Kenny Meyers, Pat Trojan, Bob Hemmingsen, Dennis Rippe. FRONT ROW: Kenny Hol-Ffeshmen comb. Dennis Thomas, Greg Lokie. Mark Coatney, Mike Bassinger, Dave Adams. 60 BACK ROW: Russ Hartwig, Richard Cox, Charles Fox, Roger Centert, Coach Boilsen. FRONT ROW: John Chatlain, John Wolcott, Kirk Kuwitzky, Dave Holsclaw. Harriers Gain Experience The Auburn High School Cross-country team, although compiling an 0-6 record, has a brighter future to look forward to with three returning let-termen. Roger Centert, a senior, was consistently the high finisher for the team, with a low time of 10:18 for 1.84 miles. 61 Var ;itv BACK ROW: Coach Dankenbring, Student Manager Gene Compton, Mike Adams. Bruce Schnei- der, Rex Beatty. Yorke Warden, Daryl Wheeldon, Coach Stoner, Coach Shoff. SECOND ROW: John Wolcott. Rick Tuxhom, Dwight Rogers, Steve Carver, Bruce Sherman, Darrell Wininger, Joe Ely, Rick Melander, Gene Triptow. Richard Cox. FRONT ROW: Dave Holsclaw. Pat Tynon, Joe Whisler, Tom Welch. Roybert Rose, Kirk Kuwitzky, Roger Gentert, and Dennis Brady. High Jump And 880 — State Track Entries Outstanding freshman high jumper Greg Hahn represented the Bulldogs at the State meet in Kearney. He was also the Twin Rivers Conference champion. 62 The two-mile relay team composed of Dennis Brady, Roger Gentert, Dave Lam-mle, and John Wolcott broke the existing Auburn school record with a time of 8:38. 4. Senior Mike Adams' versatility was displayed as he won the 440 at the Crete Invitational, the 880 in the Twin Rivers Conference, and the mile at the Syracuse Invitational and the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference. He also finished third in the 880 in State competition with a time of 2:00 4 Outstanding freshmen performances were Tim Collin's 10. 8 second 100 yard dash; Greg Hahn's 5'7 high jump; Dennis Rip-pie's 124'2 discus; and Dave Adams' freshmen record breaking 5:04. 1 mile run. Stand-out senior Mike Adams' effort is rewarded with third in the 880 at State. BACK ROW: Coach Stoner, Scott McKercher, Tom Banks, Kenny Myers, Greg Hahn. Bob Hemmingsen. Dennis Rippe, Jim Vosberg. Student Manager Joe Harpham. FRONT ROW: Freshmen Dennis Thomas, Dennis Volkman, Terry Cade, Mark Coatney, Tim Collin. John Whisler, Greg Lokie, and Dave Adams. 63 Kurt Kent and Dave Lammle present Mr. Austin the Twin Rivers, Ak-Sar-Ben, and District trophies. Golf Team Captures District Title — Finishes Third In State Guy Lammle took first place medalist honors in the Twin Rivers Conference and placed second in the Ak-John Schuberth illustrates how he placed second in the Sar-Ben Conference, fourth in the District, and took District and tenth in State competition. second honors at State. 64 BACK ROW: Coach Cerdes, Jim Taylor, Larry Whitlow, John Schuberth, Cuy Lammle, Kurt Kent. FRONT ROW: Ted Sheely, Dave Lammle, Kirby Behrends, and Chuck Austin. Auburn high’s best golf team added the Twin Rivers Conference and Ak-Sar-Ben Conference crowns to their achievements for the season. They also won the district golf championship, qualifying as a team with Cuy Lammle and John Schuberth making it as individuals The team, coached by Marvin Cerdes, was undefeated until they reached the State meet where they placed third in class B competition. The regular team members consisted of Guy Lammle, John Schuberth, Ted Sheely, Dave Lammle, and Kurt Kent. They qualified by best scores displayed in practice rounds. Individually, Guy, John. Ted. and Dave received medalist honors at various meets Ted Sheely displays his own perfected follow through. 65 Students Became Adjusted Freshmen Established Sophomores Exhausted Juniors Graduated Seniors Shelly Able David Adams Pamela Allgood Ginny Aufenkamp Von Bachle Thomas Banks Everett Bassinger Christine Berger Connie Biere Susan Biere Freshmen Become Part Of AHS Tradition The upperclassmen insisted Dave Adams and Lynn Cathy Nincehelser and Rhonda Sayer industriously Blecha pass lifesavers. complete their Home Economics I sewing projects. 68 A dress develops for Kathy Taylor as she sews in Home Lynn and Julie prepare for the business world. Ec. I. Lynn Blecha Elaine Bohling Harry Bowman Barbara Brady Mike Breazile Virginia Broady Terry Cade Debbie Catlett John Chatelain Jane Clark John Clark Mark Coatney Timothy Collin Tom Combs Teresa Compton 69 Freshman Class Officers-BACK ROW: John Whisler, SAB; Jim Vosberg, SAB; Jodi Erisman, SAB; Dennis Thomas, Treas. FRONT ROW: Susan Biere, Sec.; Bob Hemmingsen, V. Pres.; Greg Hahn, Pres. Lana Coulter Susan Fox Daniel Gould Debbie Ebler Julia Gaines Greg Hahn John Ely Denise Gardner Arnelda Harms 70 Joe Harpham Lili Jo Harpham Robert Hemmingsen Rhonda Heriford Emily Higgins Gerrald Higgs Paul Janousek Craig Johnson Duane King Rick Knapp Jeannie Trojan is looking forward to next fall when she will have an upstairs locker. Christine Berger searches for a catalogue card. 71 Gary Kuhlmann Donna Kurrelmeyer Gregory Lokie Lee Lynch Audrce Meyers Dennis Meyers Harold Moore Debbie Mowery Kenneth Myers Dianne McCullough Scott McKercher Jeff McMann Alan McVay Cathy Nincehelser Steve Oakley Freshmen learn the art of egg-throwing in their initiation at the dance sponsored by the Student Council. 72 Dennis Rippe Dennis Roach Steve Rogge Peggy Sayer Rhonda Sayer Michele Sierks Joanna Sweet Kathie Taylor Dennis Thomas Jeannie Trojan Pat Trojan Ann Vaughan Dennis Volkman Mary Volkman Jim Vosberg Jim Weisbrook John Whisler David Wilhelm Sheila Wolfe Christianne Yoacham 73 Sophomore Class Officers--BACK ROW: President Pat Engles, Vice President Darrel Wininger. FRONT ROW: Secretary Cynthia Redfern, Treasurer Denise Elliott, and Student Council Representative Barbara Sullivan. NOT PICTURED: Student Council Representative Rodney Groff. Lively Sophomores Have Varied Interests And Abilities Shirley Adams Arnold Allgood Phil Allgood Sally Allgood Chuck Austin Debbie Ballue Kirby Behrends Ron Behrends 74 Kathie Bence Jeanie Catlett Keith Conn Dennis Blount Debbie Clary Kay Cowan Dennis Brady Debbie Clifton Marie Dean Jackie Breazile Allison Cole A1 DeBuhr Richard Carr Gene Compton Mark DeBuhr Sophomores Debbie Clary and Becky Shoemake daily ride the bus to lunch. Bubba Holsclaw is refreshed at the water fountain. 75 Denise Elliott Joe Ely Mary Ely Pat Engles Charles Fox Tyrone Furnas Steven Carver Bruce Gerdes Jacquelyn Gfeller Rodney Groff Jacquelyn Hager Colleen Harris Debbie Harris Nancy Heskett Janice Henning Glenda Hillers Lana Henry Linda Hillers Carl Stevenson and Jim Taylor learn their blood types. 76 David Holsclaw Kiirt Kent Frances Kite Becky Kruger Kirk Kuwitzky Dave Lammle Ronald Lotter Allen Malsbury Margaret McGough Rick Mel and er Donna Meyers Joe Moody It's probably O positive but Kathie Bence determines it scientifically. 77 Steve Moody Nicky Jo Moore Peggy Niebrugge Janet Nixon Becky Pasco Pat Patras Charles Fox, one of the Shop II students, carefully sands his bow. Cynthia Redfern Dwight Rogers Kathleen Rogge Randy Rohrs Roybert Rose Donald Rus William Shandy Bob Sherman Bruce Sherman Pat Sherman 78 Becky Shoe make Rhonda Shoe make Jodi Siegner Judy Simms Peggy Simms Lorna Sithenvood Richard Skeen Carl Stevenson Lambert Stiers Barbara Sullivan Ginger Swinney Jim Taylor Kirk Kuwitzky demonstrates how to draw a circle with a pair of compasses. Gary Vickers Daryl Wheeldon Pat Tynon Patricia Weisbrook 79 Acolytes for the convocation were Kirk Kuwitzky and John Wolcott. Sophomores Solemnize Easter BACK ROW: I. Stiers, A. Cole, P. Niebrugge, K. Rogge. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Hector, D. Wininger, P. Engles, K. Kent, B. Sullivan, K. Bence, G. Swinney, F. Kite, Mr. Hutton. FRONT ROW: K. Kuwitzky, D. Lammle, C. Redfern, D. Ballue, D. Elliot, B. Pasco, D. Meyers, M. Wilson, J. Nixon, M. McGough, R. Groff, J. Wolcott. Officers who took part in presentation of Easter program were: Darrell Wininger, Pat Engles, Denise El iot and Cynthia Redfem. Becky Pasco receives inspiration for trumpet solo. Holidays The sophomore class, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Hector, Mrs. Johnson, and Mr. Hutton, presented a religious convocation in commemoration of the Easter holidays. Prayers were given by Cynthia Redfem and Denise Elliott, and Darrell Wininger read the scripture. The speaker Mr. Willis Beery was introduced by Pat Engles. The topic for his address was Reality, Reason, and Religion A sophomore sextet, composed of Kathie Bence, Ginger Swinney, Mariellen Wilson, Allison Cole. Peggy Niebrugge. and Barbara Sullivan sang Becky Pasco played a trumpet solo called Calvary. H Accompanists for the program were Peggy Niebrugge, Donna Meyers, and Kathleen Rogge. Ushers were Rodney Groff, Kurt Kent, Dave Lammle, Lambert Stiers. Debbie Ballue, Frances Kite, Margaret McGough. and Janet Nixon. 81 .■nrwri Inspecting class rings are Junior officers: Donna Moody, Vice Pres. ; Pam Bergmann, Sec.; Rhonda Rohrs, Treas.; Glenn Clements, Pres.; Tom Welch, SAB; and Laurie Vosberg, SAB. Juniors Plan Projects To Support Banquet Leroy Able Vince Anderson Richard Andrew Beth Applegate Jim Beatty Pam Bergmann Keith Biere Alan Blackwell Betty Blankenship Bill Bohling 82 Harry Bridgmon Glenn Clements Kathy Edwards Steve Broady Richard Cox Vickie Eggert Jim Brown John Crotty Dave Fisher Dave Chatelain Jerry Damme Connie Fritsch Nancy Clark Paul Ebeler Holly Fulton Craig Overbeck concentrates on his math assignment in Room 116. 83 The Federalist Party unites forces in the County Government Day campaign. Debbie Gaines Ramona Gebers Laraine Gerdes Ron Gibbs Rita Goering Ann Grafton Roger Harms Wayne Hart Rick Helms Fritz Henning Karen Holland Iris Holtzman 84 Catherine Hummel Lynn Johnson Linda King Wanda King Pam Kirchoff Pam Lewis Mary Lou Lotter Jill McCord Mike Magor Rena Merritt Donna Moody Kathy Mowery Norman Moyer Marcia Myers After football injury, Bruce Schneider finds he is really in with turtleneck style. 85 Anne Nincehelser Carla Nincehelser Linda Nincehelser Daryl Obermeyer Susan Oestmann Nancy Osborne Craig Overbeck Carolyn Parde 86 Rodney Pebley Rick Pugh Cathy Richards Priscilla Peters Carole Rarick Yancy Rogers Bonnie Stem per Rhonda Rohrs Terry Sapp Ernestine Schlange Bruce Schneider Deborah Sears Rita Seid Rose Shandy Robert Sherman Jackie Shew Myrna Sierks Deborah Skeen Steve Slater Priscilla Peters and Betty Blankenship keep an eye on their distillation equipment. BACK ROW: R. Tuxhom, Co. Clerk; B. Schneider, Co. Sheriff; D. Obermeyer, Clerk of the District Court; D. Fisher, Co. Supt. ; Y. Warden, Co. Judge FRONT ROW: P. Peters, Co. Assessor; D. Moody, Co. Commissioner; C. Rarick, Co. Treas. ; R. Rohrs, Co. Att. Juniors Participate In County Government Rick Tuxhom learns the duties of the County Clerk. County Government Day was sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary in order to promote interest and instruct junior students about county offices. The American history classes of Mr Russ formed parties and chose candidates They campaigned and the student body voted in the general election. The elected student officials registered in the morning at the courthouse, filed certificates of election and took the oath of office, administered by County Judge Fred Rothert, then heard a brief outline of county government background by the general chairman, E. E. Rodysill. Guest speaker for the noon luncheon at Arbor Manor was Rev. Frank Zimmerman. The balance of the day was spent in respective offices, observing business procedures as carried out by officials. 88 Patsy Stephens Orval Stone Rick Tuxhorn Linda Vickers 89 ALLAN ADAMS MICHAEL ADAMS RONALD ALLCOOD KEITH ANDREW Our Glory Consists Not In Never Failing, But In Rising Every Time We Fall.” MARY ANDREW [RENE BERCMANN JO ANN BARNETT PATRICIA BERCMANN CHARLES BEHRENDS JIMBIGLEY ADRIENNE BERGER JEAN BLECHA 90 Fitting graduation robes are Senior officers: Cheryl Groff, Vice-Pres.; Anita Zeps, Sec.; Karen Schneider, SAB; Mark Hahn, Pres.; Betty Hahn, Treas. ; and Mike Adams, SAB. DEBBIE BOHLINC JOEL BOHLING LA VON BOHLING GAIL BREAZILE BARY BROWN RHONDA COLLIN MARTY COMBS KAREN CROFFORD 91 At work on their Shop III projects are Jim Larkin and Tim Conn. NANCY DAMME LARRY DARLING JOLENE DeBUHR KATHY DEN KATHY DISHONG JAMES ELY JOHN FERNEAU JOE FURNAS 92 RICHARD FURNAS ROGER GENTERT VICKI GIITTINGER CHERYL GROFF BETTY HAHN MARK HAHN WILLIAM HARPHAM RUSS HARTWIC KEITH HELMS DON ETTA HENNE RONALD HESKETT JUANITA HILL 93 PHYLLIS HILL VALARIE HOLDING JAY HOLTZ MAN CHERYLL HUMMEL ALICE KEEDY KENNETH KIRCHOFF REBECCA KITE MERLE KUHLMANN LORRY KRUGER JONNITA LAMBERT GUY LAMMLE SHEILA LASH 94 BETTY LESLIE BONITA LUNDY KATHRYN LYNCH GERALDINE McCUE dale McCullough Elizabeth mcGOuch pegcy meyers Robert mohlis Seniors deep in thought try to solve Math Founda- Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Tennyson, and tions problems in Room 116. Browning invite seniors into the world of literature. 95 SUE MOORE MARK OESTMANN JANE PATTERSON CAROL MUSE WILLIAM OSBORNE LANNIE REDFERN Ron Allgood is happy to return to school after a long hospital confinement. Injured in the Platts-mouth football game, Ron was taken to the Nebraska City hospital where he underwent treatment for 90 days. While hospitalized a num- JANE NIEBRUGGE ROSA MARY OAKLEY MARY OVERMAN MARILYN PARDE ber of benefits were held in his behalf. 96 in—m BILL ROGGE RITA SCHNEIDER LYNN ROGGE JOHN SCHUBERTH ROBERT RUS KAREN SCHNEIDER CAROL SCOTT TED SHEELY CINDY SHERWOOD MARY SIMMS Sheila Lash demonstrates her speed on the newest IBM typewriter. Success In Today’s Society was the theme of the address The address of salutatorian Ron Heskett was given by valedictorian Lavon Bohling. Failure--The Test of Determination . Commencement Exercises — Seniors’ Final Activities Rev. Amot gave the prayer and scripture and Rev. Zimmerman delivered the meditation to the graduating seniors at the Baccalaureate exercises Sunday night, May 25, 1969. Class president Mark Hahn gave the invocation at Commencement, May 27, 1969. Lavon Bohling and Ron Heskett gave addresses to their fellow seniors, assembled families, and friends, and Dick Hahn, president of the Board of Education, presented the diplomas to the seniors. The exercises were concluded by the benediction given by Cheryl Groff. The top ten per cent of the graduating class is recognized for their outstanding scholastic record. 99 Scholarships And Special Awards I 1 1 1 ft ft ft onal giants to Tarkio ft 1 The Bond Kennedy gold star scholarship 1 cd to Ron Allgood Lavon Bohling received I I regents scholarship, and a scholarship to Dana College. The Ralph Darling Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Ted Sheely, and Bill Taylor received the Vergil Lehr Memorial Scholarship. Both Rhonda Collin and Mike Adams received the Irvin scholarship grants. The Auburn Chamber of Commerce scholarship was awarded to Betty Hahn. John Schuberth was awarded a Lehigh University Educational Grant and Adrienne Berger received the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Scholarship to Midland College. Those receiving Peru State College scholarships for half tuition for four years were Ron Allgood, Debbie Bohling, Alice Keedy, Carol Muse, Mary Ann Overman, and Karen Schneider. Ron Heskett and Lynn Rogge received Alpha Beta Gamma Math and Science scholarships. Cheryl Groff was awarded the Auburn Kiwanis scholarship and Juanita Hill received the Auburn Education Association scholarship. Special awards were given to many seniors. Honor graduates who were in the upper ten per cent of the class scholastically were Lavon Bohling, Pat Berg-mann, Cheryl Groff, Ron Heskett, Juanita Hill, Lynn Rogge, Peggy Meyers, Ted Sheely, and Bill Taylor. Mark Oestmann won the Bausch and Lomb honorary' science award. The National Math Contest honor awards were presented to Mark Oestmann, Lavon Bohling, and Ron Heskett. Ted Sheely and Bill Taylor were the University of Nebraska regents alternate winners. Mark Oestmann is awarded a grant to Tarkio College. Accepting the Regents Scholarships from the Univer-Juanita Hill receives the AEA Scholarship. sity of Nebraska are Ted Sheely and Bill Taylor. 100