Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1971 volume:

THE 1971 BULLDOG AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL AUBURN, NEBRASKA This Book is a Lasting Reminder That in the 1970-71 School Year We Found A TIME FOR . . . . . . listening. . . . sharing. . . . leadership . . . progress. . . . sportsmanship. Table of Contents Activities.... 4 Sports......... 40 Teachers......60 Students .......70 . . . working together. . . . charity. . . refreshment. . . . practice. A Time For . . . 4 Involvement ACTIVITIES Back Row: D. Brady, P. Engles, J. Erisman, P. Niebrugge, A. Magor, A. Allgood, J. Ely, D. Wininger, D. Holsclaw; Front Row: p. Patras, J. Nixon, D. Ballue, B. Sullivan, B. Pasco, D. Gerdes, L. Redfern, L. Blecha. S.A.B. Moves Toward Freshman representatives- Lois Overbeck and Cindy Huls enjoy Joe E. shows his authority at the freshman Debee Mortenson and Jeff wearing slacks. initiation. Whisler. The Student Advisory Board, assumed a great deal of responsibility this year. They worked to furnish the book store for next year, purchased vending machines for the student lounge and received permission from the school board to make it possible for the girls to wear slacks. Also they sponsored supervision of the student lounge. They also conducted tours through the new school and organized College Night. For their moneyLmaking projects they had a Saturday day, sold stationery, and sponsored a freshman initiation. Barbara Sullivan, president of the board, represented Auburn by attending the state convention. As a final project the council had a banquet at the Ponderosa and went to the show in Nebraska City. Student-Teacher Day—Back Row; p. Engles, D. Lammle, D. Rogers, J. Ely, B. Hemmingsen, B. Norvell, D. Thomas, A. Cole, K. Rogge, D. Harris; Second Row; J. Nixon, K. Bence, K. Kent, R. Rose, C. Fox, M. DeBuhr, J. Vosberg, P. Niebrugge, K. Cowan, G. Swinneyj Third Row; D. Elliott, B. Sullivan, C. Podrant, D. Ballue, D. Holsclaw, K. Kuwltzky, j. Whisler, J. Taylor, J. Breazile; Front Row; L. Hillers, B. Pasco, C. Harris, J. Hager, P. Patras, M. Wilson, B. Kruger, J. Erisman, S. Able, J. Gaines, J. Aufenkamp. 7 Back Row; B. Bence, D. Crotty, M. Andrew, P. Bassinger, M. Ely, R. Wagner, K. Ftke, G. Lokle, P. Trojan; Second Row: A, Vaughan, B. Pasco, p. Lokle, E. Walker, J. Adams, S. Wolfe, K. Taylor, L. Hillers, D. Gerdes, C. Pokrant; Front Row: p. Williams, C. Edwards, V. Coatney, C. Berger, L. Overbeck, S. Rogge, E. Baatz, E. Bohllng. Officers: Mark Andrew, president; Ronnie Wagner, vice-president; Ann Magor, secretary; Debbie Gerdes, S. Council. French Club Is Newly Organized The French Club was newly organized this year. They worked steadily in promoting an interest in the literature, history, and culture of the French people. Also they are tyring to further international relations by corresponding regularly with a friend in France and by making efforts to travel to France. For an activity they went to Omaha and dined in a French restaurant. 8 Back Row; C. Berger, P, McConnell, P. Harpham, D. Kurrelmeyer, K. Taylor, E. Higgins, S. Adams, G. Swlnney; Second Row-S, Wolfe, K. Cowan, P. Patras, B. Pasco. P. Nlebrugge, V. Coatney, K. Rogge, M. Dean, R. Shoemake; Front Row; Mrs. Nixon! C. Pokrant, D. Harris, L. Sltherwood, L. Meyers, B. Shoemake, J. Nixon, E. Walker, G. Mayberry. Library Club Prepares New Media Center The A.H.S. Library Club spent much time in preparing the media center in the new school. Pat Patras. President, and Mrs. Nixon. Club Sponsor, prepared and assigned duties to the mem- Patty Harpham arranges new books. bers. As an activity the group went to Nebraska City, attended a movie, and following had pizzas at the home of one of the members. Kay Cowan contributes to club by being student librarian. 9 Members Shown: Miss Graesser, Mike Kennedy, Becky Pasco, Michele Sierks, Janet Nixon, Kathleen Rogge, Barb Brady, Von Bachle. Not Shown: Scott McKercher, Mike Durham, Chuck Austin, Denise Elliott, Pat Engles, Dave Holsclaw, Janice Henning. Spanish Club Plans Trip to Mexico Miss Graesser hands Michele Sierks part of her allotment of light bulbs, sold as a money-making project for the trip to Mexico. The AHS Spanish Club, Los Conquista-dores, enjoyed various activities throughout the year. Speakers at regular meetings included Dr. Robert P. Jachmans, director of the Modern Language League; and Mr. Clyde Howell, a teacher at Middle School. Club Activities included seeing Man of LaMancha in Omaha, a Christmas party, and a banquet at the end of the year. Bake sales and other moneymaking projects helped to finance a trip to Mexico in June. Sponsors for the club were Mrs. Hilda Hector (first semester) and Miss Marie Graesser (second semester). 10 Bulldog Staff Strives to Meet Deadline Kathle and Roland discuss new angles for pictures. The annual Staff worked throughout the year toward the publication of the 1971 Bulldog. Kathy Bence, editor, spent many hours arranging the assignments for the staff members. Roland Barrett, photographer, and Mrs. Vaughn, the staff sponsor, helped in making this year's annual a success. Back Row: D. Gardner, G. Swinney, C. Redfern, P. Niebrugge, B. Bence, A. Magor, M. Vaughn; Front Row; M. Volkman, M. Wilson, J. Nixon, C. Pokrant, J. Hager, D. Elliott, B. Pasco, A. Vaughan, G. Mayberry. 11 Back Row: D. Snodgrass, S. Rogge, D. Crotty, D. Stemper, D. Wininger, J. Wolcott, B. Bence, K. Myers, P. Trogan, B. Hahn, J. Ely, J. Ely, L. Stiers. Fourth Row: M. Andrews, V. Bachle, H. Moore, C. Austin, S. McKercher, K. Kuwitzky, T. Cade, J. Kite, J. McMann, D. Rippe, J. Vosberg, D. Thomas, M. Bassinger, M. Coatney. Third Row; B. Hemmingsen, D. Holsclaw, D. Adams, G. Lokie, M. Ely, P. McConnell, V. Coatney, E. Higgins, T. Kuwitzky, R. Wagner, D. Holsclaw, K. Fike, B. Reeves. Second Row: K. Bence, M. Wilson, B. Sullivan, A. Cole, P. Niebrugge, A. Magor, L. Overbeck, N. Hartwig, j. Genoa, G. Obermeyer, B. Pasco, S. Rogge, K. Baatz, E. Baatz, L. Darling, P. Williams. Front Row: B. Brady, C. Pokrant, J. Nixon, p. Patras, D. Elliot, N. Moore, D. Ebler, J. Erisman, S. Able, R. Heriford, D. Gerdes, J. Adams, V. Broady, E. Walker, B. Pasco. Sponsors: D. Luenberger, J. Wetenkamp, W. King, K. Hutton. Sophomores anxiously await Initiation Ceremony. The Alpha Beta Gamma Math and Science Club, composed of 76 members, completed another very successful year. Topics discussed at meetings ranged from demonstrations from the physics class to a film on ecology. Educational tours in Kansas City and Lincoln included such sights as the Truman Library, the State Penal Complex, Goodyear, and the State Capitol. Money-making projects included the food stand at the Nemaha County Fair, candy and bake sales, a soup supper, and a slave auction. All of this helped finance the trip to Washington D.C. 12 Kathy Taylor purchases some candy from Janet Nixon, a Math and Science clerk. Janet Genoa and her father greet Senator Curtis, a guest speaker sponsored by the Math and Science Club. Math and Science Club Journeys to Washington Officers Kirk Kuwitzky, Dennis Thomas, Joe Ely, David Holsclaw, and Dennis Rippe visit with FBI agent, Mr. Smith. 13 afn R.ow: Aufenkamp, P. Lokie, W. Conn, A. Magor, D. Mowery, C. Berger, G. Obermeyer, L. Overbeck, E. Htgglns, K. Gullliatt, D. McCullough, J. Goering. Second Row; K. Rothrauff, B. Myers, S. Wolfe, D. Gardner, K. Wolfe, M. Volkman, J. Aufenkamp, S. Dahlke, P. Williams, K. Smith, K. Dettmer, N. Kennedy, R. Gentert, R. Shoemake. Front Row: Mrs. Loew, K. Cowan, D. Harris, L. Sitherwood, M, Sierks, C. Nincehelser, B. Shoemake, S. Pebley, L. Blecha, M. Dean, G. Mayberry. Four Earn Homemaking Degrees Money-making projects included a bake-sale and yard raking. Social activities included the annual Christmas caroling, and in January, a sled-riding party was held. The Mother-Daughter Banquet ushered in the installation of new members for the coming year and the awarding of degrees. Mrs. Allen was the guest speaker and her topic was Women't Liberation. Earning FHA degrees were Gloria Obermeyer, Chris Berger, and Peggy Williams. Not pictured Nancy Kennedy. The Future Homemakers of America started off the year with a swimming party, as a way of getting acquainted with prospective members. In September, 19 members attended the District F.H.A. Convention at Bennett. Later in the month a Family Night was held at the Methodist Church, with Rev. Zimmerman as guest speaker. New members were initiated at this time. The main money-making project was the Christmas The officers enjoyed the governor's tea, given for the Heart Fund, bake sale. Officers included: Peggy Williams, Historian; Mary Volkman, Treas.; Debbie Harris, Sec.; Kay Cowan, Vice Pres.; Ginny Aufenkamp, Pres.; Chris Berger, Degree chairman; Emily Higgins, Recreation leader; Ann Magor, SAB; Gloria Obermeyer, Publ. 15 Varsity Cheerleaders Shelly Able Kathie Bence (Head) Allison Cole Jaci Hager Becky Pasco Cynthia Redfem 16 Junior Varsity Laurie Redfern, Lynn Blecha (Head), Barb Pasco, Jody Erisman, Anne Vaughan. Cheerleaders Lead School In Spirit Ur , | • Delilah Stevens, Susan Biere, Debbie Grow 'restlmg (Head). Freshmen Dianne Coatney (Head), Cindy Andrew, Diane Sullivan. 17 Back Row: D. Stevens, D. Sullivan, P. Patras, C. Nincehelser, R. Genterr, K. Gulliat, P. McConnell, S. Biere, B. Kruger, Second Row; M. Wilson, D. Coatney, C. Andrew, L. Brummer, M. Sierks, K. Duncan, C. Trojan, D. Mortenson, P. McComas, M. Foings, B. Pasco, K. Taylor, Third Row: B. Sullivan, J. Erisman, K. Jensen, C. Catlett, B. Meyers, V. Teten, M. Glen, J. Goering, A. Ely, M. Russell, A. Cole, A. Magor, Fourth Row: J. Nixon, L. Redfern, J. Aufenkamp, J. Wilson, K. Rothrauff, A. Oestman, S. Striggow, T. Morgan, S. Vollerson, S. Pebley, J. Ely, S. Able, P. Lokie, Fifth Row: C. Edwards, A. Vaughan, E. Baatz, L. Darling, J. Sherwood, C. Apple, J. Oestman, N. Jartwig, J. Genoa, G. Mayberry, Sixth Row: C. Harris, B. Pasco, S. Bohling, C. Pike, V. Coatney, P. Harpham, L. Coulter, D. Ebeler, G. Obermeyer, S. Rogge, J. Hager, R. Hertford, Seventh Row: D. Ballue, L. Blecha, D. Clifton, K. Heskett, M. Volkman, D. Gardner, K. Rogge, N. Moore, E. Higgins, J. Adams, K. Bence, D. Derdes, Front Row: D. Elliot, J. Gaines, G. Swinney, K. Cowan, N. Heskett, M. Wilson, C. Pokrant, P. Williams, B. Pike, K. Dettmer, B. Brady, P. Niebrugge. Pep Club Gains More Spirit The AHS Soul Stompers make rare appearances at pep D. Wininger, D. Adams, K. Kuwitzky, and J. Vosberg amuse the rallies. school with their enthusiasm. 18 Even rain and freezing temperatures could not dampen the AHS Pep Club's spirit during the undefeated football season. The Basketball season began in the old Peru gym. Elalne dlvides her tlme between cheering and selling. The Homecoming Dance at the Armory climaxed the year's biggest project for the pep club. Members shown: Back row Brad Hahn, Tim Collins, Amie Allgood, Kurt Kent, Daryl Wheeldon, Jeff McMann, Kern Myers, Gary Hammon, Bob Giesecke. Second row Dennis Rippe, Dave Lammle, John Coatney, Mark Coatney, Roybert Rose, John Whisler, Rich Carr, Terry Clifton. First row Joe Ely, Dennis Brady, Rod Groff, Greg Hahn, Kirk Kuiwitzky, Chuck Knipe, Scott McKercher, Dave Stemper. 4 6 Club Presents Spirited Rally Greg Lokie wears one of the T-shirts sold as an A Club The finale of the A Club Rally was a line up of the cheerleaders project. a™1 PeP club 20 Back Row: p. Trojan, J. Wolcott, C. Berger, J. Trojan, E. Walker, V. Coatney, L. Darling, P. McConnell, K. Casey, J. Clark. Row Six: D. Ebler, K. Kurrelmeyer, M. Dean, P. Williams, J. Oestmann, J. Wilson, C. Malsbury, S. Dahlke, J. Adams, j. Clark, E. Baatz. Row Five: L. Brummer, K. Baatz, V. Teten, D. Sullivan, K. Trojan, S. McCormick, M. Gerdes, J. Bremer, J. Oestmann, G. Kite, J. Osborne, J. Littlejohn. Row Four: R. Wagner, B. Bence, M. Russell, C. Andrew, S. Rogge, G. Kuhl-man. Row Three: R. Giesecke, D. Crotty, V. Bachle, D. Holsclaw, J. Chatelain, D. Wininger, C. Austin, G. Weers, L. Stiers, R. Barrett, D. Snodgrass, D. Lunzmann. Row Two: C. Edwards, G. Mayberry, P. Lokie, B. Brady, D. Gerdes, J. Gaines, K. Taylor, L. Overbeck, A. Magor, M. Wilson. Front Row: L. Hillers, C. Harris, D. Ballue, B. Sullivan, J. Genoa, D. Elliot, P. Niebrugge, J. Nixon, B. Kruger. AHS Band Wins Two Marching Contest Trophies We're No. One!' Drum Majorette, J. Genoa, displays trophy won at Plattsmouth Invitational Marching Contest. 21 Back Row: p. Trojan, J. Osborne, M. Gerdes, D. Kurrelmeyer, J. Adams, D. Stevens, R. Glesecke, A. DeBuhr, C. Andrew, J. Littlejohn, C. Trojan, S. McCormick. Row Three: C. Malsbury, J. Trojan, J. Clark, D. Lunzmann, G. Weers, J. Oestmann, l! Stiers, M. Russell, B. Pasco, R. Barrett, V. Bachle, D. Snodgrass, G. Kuhlman, S. Rogge, P. Niebrugge, D. Crotty, B. Bence. Row Two: E. Walker, L. Darling, J. Wolcott, D. Holsclaw, J.Chatelain, K. Baatz, J. Oestmann, C. Fox, V.Coatney, J. Whisler, J. Kite, K. Casey, V. Teten, M. Dean, J. Bremer, R. Wagner, P. Williams, C. Austin, P. McConnell. Front Row: J. Genoa, D. Ebler, D. Sullivan, G. Kite, D. Coatney, S.Dahlke, E. Baatz, C. Berger, L. Brummer, N. Hartwlg. AHS Band Led By New Director Band officers: Doug Crotty, Vlce-Pres.; Lambert Stiers, Pres.; Dennis Winlnger, Stu. Co.; Debbie Ebler, Sec.; Elaine Walker, Treas. To begin this year's band activities the band marched at the Nemaha County Fair under the direction of the new band director, Mr. Dahmke. They also performed at the Apple-Jack Festival at Nebraska City and at the Richardson County Fair at Humboldt. When the band marched at the Plattsmouth Invitational Marching Contest they earned a one rating and a trophy. They also won the Class A division in the competition at Peru State College Homecoming. Pep Band played for all home football and basketball games. The Soul Steppers performed at the Aksarben Tourney at Millard and performed on T.V. at the State Class B and C Basketball Finals at Lincoln. The band also had a Mid-Winter and Spring Concert. At District Music Contest the Brass Quartet and Flute Duet received a superior rating and the concert band received an excellent rating. Janet Genoa lead the band as drum majorette. Barb Sullivan was captain and Denise Elliott was co-captain of the Soul Steppers . 22 Pep Band adds spirit to boost Bulldogs. A. Magor and K. Taylor live it up after a superb preformance. Soul Steppers March At State Tourney Finals Back How: J. Gaines, L. Overbeck, M. Wilson, P. Niebrugge, A. Magor, K. Edwards, C. Harris. Row Two: P. Lokie D. Ballue J. Nixon, B. Kruger, B. Sullivan, L. Hillers. Front Row: G. Mayberry, K. Taylor, R. Heriford, D. Gerdes, D. Elliott, B. Brady! 23 FULL CHOIR -- Back Rwo: D. Adams, S. Adams, A. Harms, D. Snodgrass, D. Blount, M. Durham, S. Rogge, G. Hahn, D. Crotty, J. Chatelain, J. Moody, p. Allgood. Row Five: J. Seigner, S. Fox, J. Genoa, D. Stevens, N. Hartwig, A. Magor, M. Henne, K. Duncan, M. Wilson, D. Mowery, A. Cole, P. Niebrugge, L. Overbeck, K. Baatz, K. Rogge. Row Four: P. Sayer, J. Gaines, R. Sayer, C. Pike, C. Edwards, D. Ebler, L. Coulter, K. Grow, T. Collin, K. Behrends, J. Clark. Row Three: P. Lokie, L. Darling, G. Obermeyer, S. Rogge, E. Bohling, A. Allgood, D. Wininger, B. Norvell, E. Baatz, P. Harpham, C. Sanders, C. Pokrant, V. Broady, S. Moody. Row Two: B. Pike, D. McCullough, N. Allgood, M. Wilson, D. Holsclaw, D. Wininger, M. Whitlow, L. Blecha, S. Biere, R. Hertford, D. Gerdes, A. Vaughan, M. Volkman. Row One: L. Myers, C. Harris, L. Sayer, L. Cole, S. Adams, R. Giesecke, J. Taylor, K. Conn, R. Rose, P. Williams. AHS ( ]hoir Presents Two Concerts Vocal Music Officers—Lynn Blecha, Secretary; Roybert Rose, President; Debbie Ballue, Student Council; Darrel Wininger, Vice-President; Cynthia Redfem, Publicity Director. Freshman Cholr--Back Row: D. Wininger, J. Duncan, D. Duncan. Row Two: J. Wilson, A. Koppleman, T. Bohling, R. Kennel 1, M. Russell, A. Ely, M. Glen, J. Ely, M. Goings. Front Row; D. Green, A. Oestmann, C. Andrew. Small Groups Add To Fhe Success Of AHS Choir Select Choir —Back Rwo: S. Fox, J. Genoa, D. Snodgrass, D. Blount, M. Durham, G. Hahn, D. Adams, A. Cole, P. Niebrugge, K. Behrends, L. Overbeck, K. Baatz. Row Three: D. Ebler, L. Coulter, D. Stevens, N. Hartwig, A. Magor, M. Wilson, D. Mow-ery, D. Crotty, T. Collin, P. Allgood, J. Clark, L. Darling, G. Obermeyer, S. Rogge, A. Allgood, D. Wininger, B. NorveU, J. Chatelain, E. Baatz, P. Harpham, C. Pokrant. Front Row: D. McCullough, C. Harris, M. Wilson, D. Holsclaw, D Wininger, M. Whitlow, L. Blecha, S. Biere, R. Hertford, D. Gerdes. 25 CT, l gjrls , siATE [RACK MEET Nancy Heskett won fourth place at the girls’ state track meet. Gold A Pin Winners: Kirk Kuwitzky, Kathie Bence, Joe Ely, Pat Patras, Kathleen Rogge, Denise Elliott, Janet Nixon. Not pictured: Becky Pasco and Frances Kite. Kurt Kent received the Most Outstanding Football Player Award. John Whisler won the Most Outstanding Wrestler Award. The Most Valuable Player Award for Golf is shown by Dru Lammle. Both Dru and his brother Dave earned the trophy ending the season with the same number of points. 26 Convo Honors Outstanding Students The annual Honors Convocation concluded the senior's last day of school. Gold A Pins were awarded to seniors Kathie Bence, Denise Elliott, Joe Ely, Frances Kite, Kirk Kuwitzky, Janet Nixon, Pat Patras, Becky Pasco, and Kathleen Rogge. Jim Vosberg, Scott McKercher, and David Wininger, were given recognition for placing in the top one percent of the National Math Conest. Jim ranked 19th of all entrants. Miss Steimle presented Janet Genoa and Debbie Ebeler superior awards for accompanying. John Chatelain and Lynn Blecha received awards for superiors on piano and vocal solos at contest. A Notes also received superiors. Mr. Dahmke presented Lambert Stiers with the Outstanding Senior Band Member Award. Speech contest entrants Gloria Obermeyer, Doug Holsclaw, David Holsclaw, Kathie Bence, Joe Ely, and Jim Taylor received certificates from Mr. Falter for superior ratings. Senior Pep Club members received gold charms. High point winners from each class were given gold chevrons. They were Fresh: Mary Lee Glen, Ann Ely, Anne Oestman, Kris Jensen, and Candi Apple; Soph: Kathy Heskett, Valerie Coatney, Peggy Williams, and Patty Harpham; Jr: Emily Higgins, Mary Volkman, Denise Gardner; Sr: Debbie Harris, Mariellen Wilson, Rhonda Shoemake, and Kay Cowan. Nancy Heskett had Senior and All-School top points. Mrs. Reeves presented Cynthia Redfern and Emily Higgins awards for bookkeeping, putting them on the Bookkeeping Roll of Honor. Shorthand I awards for theory were given to Lana Coulter, Susan Biere, Michelle Sierks, Arnelda Harms, and Donna Kurrelmeyer. Mrs. Loew named Becky Shoemake as winner of the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow-Award. Girls Track was introduced this year, and eight girls received letters from Miss Kern. They were Ginny Aufenkamp, Jane Clark, Barb Brady, Kathy Heskett, Patty Harpham, Sherry Striggow, and Ann Shires. The coaches awarded letters for their respective sports. Dennis Rippe received the Free Throw Plaque for basketball, John Whisler was named as the Most Outstanding Wrestler, Kurt Kent received the Outstanding Senior Football Player Award, and Dave and Dru Lammle tied for Outstanding Golfer Award. Dennis Brady was named recipient of the Dave Swinney Memorial Trophy. Mr. gerdes accepts an appreciation award from the Class of 71. Albert protests to lending his girl. The judge performs a quickie ceremony. Comedy Is Accent For Fall Play Comedy was the accent for the fall play with the presentation of Norman Krasna's play, Dear Ruth . The plot concerns a young girl (Becky Pasco) who carries on a romantic correspondence with an overseas soldier (Kirk Kuiwitzky) in her elder sister's name. When the youth returns, he makes up to the older sister (Gloria Obermeyer) who is already engaged. The cast members were David Hols-claw. Kathie Bence, Doug Holsclaw, Roland Barrett, Elaine Walker. Ann Vaughan, and Kevin Casey. The play was directed by Jeff Falter with technical direction by Sharon Parrish. Stage manager was Mari-ellen Wilson. 28 Twelve Angry Jurors Is Spring Play The drama Twelve Angry Jurors by Reginald Rose was the A.H.S. spring play. The story focused on the problem of reaching a verdict in a murder trial. Crux of the decision the jury must make is contained in the phrase, beyond a reasonable doubt . Their final verdict and how they reach it add up to a mature piece of dramatic literature. The cast included Kirk Kuwitzky, John Ely, Gloria Obermeyer, Kathie Bence, Joe Ely, Pat Patras. Colleen Harris. Dennis Rippe. Valerie Coatney, Connie Pokrant, Anne Ely, Doug Holsclaw. David Adams, Tracy Kuwitzky, and David Holsclaw. The play was directed by Jeff Falter and the technical direction was by Sharon Parrish. Stage manager was Mariellen Wilson. 'Til kill him! I'll kill him! Juror No. 8 explains apartment diagram. 29 Gloria Obermeyer Interpretative Publ. Address Superior Joe Ely T.V. News Commentary Superior Six Speech Contestants Earn Jackie Gfeller Pat Patras, Kirk Kuwitzky, Colleen Harris Discussion Interpretation of Drama Excellent Excellent 30 Doug Holsclaw Informative Public Address Superior Kathle Bence Interpretation of Prose Superior David Holsclaw Interpretation of Poetry Superior Superiors at District Contest Pat Engles Extemporary Address Excellent This year the District Speech Contest was held at Peru State College on March 19. The Auburn High team score ranked second in the Class B Division. A one-act play was not taken. Individual honors received included: Superior ratings to Jim Taylor, Doug Holsclaw, David Holsclaw, Kathie Bence, Gloria Obermeyer, and Joe Ely. Excellent ratings to Jackie Gfeller, John Ely, Pat Patras, Pat Engles, Colleen Harris, Kirk Kuwitzky. 31 New Members: Seniors: Dennis Brady, Janet Nixon, Mariellen Wilson, Juniors: Scott McKercher, Dennis Thomas. National Honor Society Inducts New Members Members of National Honor Society: Back Row; John Clark, Joe Ely, Scott McKercher, Dennis Thomas, Dennis Brady. Front Row: Kirk Kuwitzky, Kathie Bence, Pat Patras, Janet Nixon, Mariellen Wilson. During a convocation three seniors and two juniors were tapped into the National Honor Society by last year’s members. The students were selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Only five per cent of the junior class and seven per cent of the senior class are eligible each year. Membership in this organization is one of the highest honors a student can achieve. 32 Queen Debbie Ballue King Dennis Brady Princess Connie Pokrant Prince Dave Lammle May Fete Court Reigns In Neptune’s World The 1971 May Fete royalty and court were presented to the public by the master of ceremonies, Jeffery Falter. Entertainment was provided by the Speech and Music departments. The Stage Band opened with the processional with a change in the tempo of music. Entertainment for the court was presented by Janet Genoa and John Chatelain who played the piano. Gloria Obermeyer gave an interpretation of poetry. John Chatelain and Jody Erisman presented a comic ballet routine. Lynn Blecha sang a vocal solo. Nancy Hartwig and Linda Brummer performed a flute duet and Gary Kahmke directed the Stage Band in a selection. 33 Pat Engles Kathie Bence Cynthia Redfem Pat Tynon Senior Attendants Junior Attendants Greg Hahn Shelly Able Elaine Bohling Dennis Rippe 34 Dennis Wlninger Barbie Pasco Laurie Redfem Brad Hahn Sophomore Attendants Freshman Attendants Dru Lammle Cindy Andrew Diane Coatney Bob Shigley 35 Homecoming Festivities End Debbie Ballue (Queen) Connie Pokrant Dave Lammle Darrel Wininger In Bulldog Victory Homecoming 1970 proved to be an exciting event as the Bulldogs added another victory to their string. A bonfire early in the week added to school spirit as Mr. Neil Thomas, Auburn's long-time announcer, gave an inspiring speech rousing both fans and team with words of encouragement and laughter. Game night was cold, but even cold weather could not spoil the pride of the Auburnites as they watched their team battle the Vikings of Waverly. defeating them 9-6. Homecoming festivities started during the day with a parade downtown. Halftime was filled with cheers and tears as the shivering royalty was escorted to the field for the presentation of the Queen. A dance followed the game, with music by the Musics . Pat Engles presents the Queen with kiss. 37 Gary Kuhlman positions a swordfish. Gary was one of the many Juniors who devoted time to preparing the undersea decorations. Dennis Thomas risks life and limb to meet May first deadline of Prom. President Pat Engles and Lynn Blecha are served at the Head Table by Janet Genoa. The sophomores helping to serve the banquet were: Janet Genoa, Brad Hahn, Doug Crotty, Laurie Redfem, Brett Bence, Connie Edwards, Gail Mayberry, Debbie Gerdes, Nancy Hartwig, Delilah Stevens, Jim Kite, Dave Stemper, John Coatney, Ronnie Wagner, Dennis Wininger, Barb Pasco. 38 Jr.-Sr. Banquet Set In Many hours of hard work were put in by the juniors this year to present the 1971 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. King Neptune Under the Sea served as the theme. The banquet was held in the Auburn Hotel banquet room on Saturday, May 1. Dennis Rippe. president of the junior class, was master of ceremonies. The banquet began with an invocation by Scott McKercher. The program began with Dennis welcoming the seniors and a reply by Pat Engles, senior class president. Neptune’s Kingdom Entertainment was provided by juniors: Lynn Blecha, singing a vocal solo entitled Ebb Tide ; Greg Hahn, giving a humorous selection entitled Old Weird Herald ; John Ely, presenting a salute to the seniors; Jody Eris-man, interpreting a poem entitled Octopus' Garden ; and John Chatelain, singing a vocal solo Bridge over Troubled Water . 39 A Time For . . . 40 Competition SPORTS 41 Back Row: D. Wininger, R. Tynon, A. Allgood, K. Myers. Sixth Row; C. Johnson, J. Clark, J. McMann, D. Rippe, R. Groff, P Engles, D. Snodgrass, P. Bassinger. Fifth Row: J. Vosberg, G. Lokle, D. Adams, S. McIntyre, B. Hemmlngsen, B. Hahn, D. Brady, P. Tynon. Fourth Row: B. Bence, L. Cole, R. Wagner, K. Flke, R. Simmons, T. Collin, D. Lammle. Third Row: D. Stemper, T. Myers, S. Adams, J. Defreece, J. Kite, B. Kruger, T. Combs, G. Higgs. Second Row: G. Hahn, J. Harpham, J. Coatney, S. Garver, A. Kleckinger, D. Wininger, T. Clifton, M. Furnas. Front Row: B. Sherman, D. Wheeldon, M. Coatney, J. Whisler, K. Kent, D. Rogers, R. Rose, J. Ely. Undefeated Bulldogs Are Conference Champs The Bulldog interior linemen clear a path for Steve McIntyre's game-winning touchdown. Coach Lew Shoff's third year as Bulldog football mentor proved to be his best as his gridders racked up 9 wins without a loss. Nearly every game, the Bulldogs were outweighed but stood up well against their opponents. The experienced Bulldogs racked up 198 points to the opposition’s 46. The Auburnites received 7th and 9th place rankings from the Lincoln Journal and Star and from Omaha World Herald respectively. Auburn finished the season as Twin Rivers Ak-sar-ben Conference Champs. 42 All-C Conference Champs Brady, McIntyre, Kent, and Sherman were chosen in both the Twin Rivers Ak-sar-ben, while Lammle and Whisler were elected to the Twin Rivers team. Hahn, Allgood, and Wheel-don were chosen in the Ak-sar-ben conference. Back Row: Amie Allgood, Daryl Wheeldon, Greg Hahn, Steve McIntyre. Front Row: Dennis Brady, John Whisler, Kurt Kent, Dave Lammle. Kurt Kent Named Junior Steve McIntyre led the Bulldogs in rushing with 951 yrds. in 186 carries. He also led the team in scoring with 13 touchdowns and in kickoff returns with a 35-yard average. Receiving Honorable Mention All-State climaxed the year for Mac . to All-State Team Kurt Kent led the stingy Bulldog defense throughout the course of the season. Kurt received All-State recognition in the Lincoln Journal and Star and was named Honorable mention in the Omaha World Herald. 43 Coaches: Larry Humphrey, Chuck Stoner, Leo Dietrich, Paul Fell. Front Row: Ted Russ, Lew Shoff (Head Coach). Pat Engles controls the pigskin and the Waverly defense. Bulldog gridders support the team from the sidelines. 44 Brady Wins All-Sports Award Dennis Brady was the first recipient of the Dave Swin-ney All-Sports Award. This award goes to the young man who displays outstanding character, cooperation, leadership, citizenship, and self-discipline. The referee takes a good long look at Brady. Fleet-footed Lammle evades a Nebraska City Opponent. This is one of five interceptions the Bulldogs came up with against Falls City. 45 RESERVES Back Row: Steve Adams, Greg Lokie, Brett Bence, Rich Tynon, Pat Bassinger, Roger Simmons, Tim Collin, Brad Hahn, Row Three: Dave Adams, Dave Stemper, Ron Wagner, Dan Snodgrass, Ken Flke, Ken Myers, Gerald Higgs, Row Two: Craig Johnson, Tom Myers, Larry Cole, John DeFreece, Jim Kite, Terry Clifton, Tom Combs. Front Row: Jim Vosberg, Joe Harpham, Mark Coatney, A1 Kleckinger, John Coatney, Dennis Wininger, Mitch Furnas, Bill Kruger. Reserves and Freshmen Follow Varsity Example Reserves Opponents Freshmen Opponent 20 Neb. City 0 16 Neb. City 8 48 Syracuse 0 22 Falls City 6 (forfeit) 36 Syracuse 0 2 Pawnee City 0 22 Falls City 6 30 Falls City 12 33 Plattsmouth 8 FRESHMEN Back Row: Mark Harms, Mark Sapp, Roy Andone, Dru Lammle, Gary Simms. Third Row: Jerry Lokie, Neil Lunz-mann, Vernon McMann, Rick Kennell, Steve Klingler, Bob Shigley. Second Row: Jim Biere, Sam McCormick, Bob Majors, Bill Fitzgerald, Tom Triptow, Bruce Daniels, David Myers. Front Row: Harry Sweet, Doug Thomas, Jim Nincehelser, Jeff Whisler, David Wininger, Alan Able, John Ballue. 46 Back Row: Coach Boilsen, Dennis Thomas, Steve Leslie, Kirk Kuwitzky. Front Row: Scott McKer-cher, Charles Fox, Myron Gerdes. Cross-Country Posts Five Lettermen The A.H.S. Cross-Country team stepped forward this year to receive the championship of one of their quadrangular meets. Their opponents were Humboldt, Johnson-Brock, and Tecumseh. Lettered this year were: Senior Kirk Kuwitzky, Junior Dennis Thomas, Senior Charlie Fox, Junior Scott Mc-Kercher, and Freshman Myron Gerdes, Named as Outstanding Cross-Country man was Scott McKercher. Charlie Fox knows that practice pays off. 47 Back Row: Chuck Knlpe, Bruce Sherman, Rich Carr, Jeff McMann, Rod Groff. Front Row: Daryl Wheeldon, John Whlsler, John Coatney, George Grafton. AHS Grapplers Rank 8th in State The Auburn High Varsity wrestlers had another outstanding season, posting a 7-1 dual record. Coached by Leo Diet-rich and Assistant Coach Shoff, the matmen won these honors: Twin Rivers Champs, Auburn Invitational Winners, 2nd in District, and 3rd in Aksarben. The impressive-looking Bulldogs wound up the season ranked 8th in State. Rod Groff, Twin Rivers Champ, adds five more points to his team's score. 48 John Whisler and Head Coach Dietrich review victories won by John in the State Wrestling Tourney in Lincoln. John defeated four grapplers in gaining his State title in the 138-pound division. John’s dual record was 24-1; losing only to Heine of Centennial. John won the rematch in the final of the State Class B Tourney by a 3-2 decision. Whisler Wins State Title Ak-sar-ben Placers: Chuck Knipe, 2nd in 112-lb. Division; Bruce Sherman, 3rd in 185 division; Rod Groff, 1st in 119 division; John Whisler, 1st in 138 division; John Coatney, 2nd in 132 division. Twin Rivers Placers: Brad Holding, 2nd in 112-lb. Division; Bruce Sherman, 1st in 185 division; Rod Groff, 1st in 119 division; John Whisler, 1st in 138 division; John Coatney, 1st in 132 division; Daryl Wheeldon, 1st in 145 division. 49 Reserve Grapplers Win S. E. Tourney The Junior Varsity posted an impressive record this year with wins over Falls City, Plattsmouth, Syracuse, Crete, Hickman Norris, Wymore, and Fairbury. Their only loss, at the hands of Falls City was avenged later in the year. Winning the Southeast Invitational Tourney was the highlight of the year. It was an eight team tournament made up mostly of Class C schools. Back Row: Jim Kite, Steve Leslie, Terry Clifton, Vernon McMann. Front Row: Harry Sweet, Brad Holding, Roger Simmons, Mitch Furnas. George Grafton In a take down. Wrestlers in friendly conversation with opponents. 50 Back Row: Coach Dankenbring, Brad Hahn, Joe Ely, Greg Hahn, John Clark, Bob Hemmingsen, Student Manager Bob Giesecke. Front Row: Pat Engles, Pat Tynon, Dave Lammle, Darrel Wininger, Dennis Brady, Joe Moody. Bulldogs Capture Ak-Sar-Ben Title The Auburn Bulldog Basketball Team had its ups and downs in a season which marked the first losing campaign for head coach Larry Dankenbring during his five year varsity coaching career. The Dogs did come up with some important wins, and they managed to beat every team in the Southern Division of the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference. This enabled them to wrap up the Conference Crown. All-Conference Bulldogs were junior Greg Hahn and seniors Dave Lammle and Joe Moody. Moody and Lammle also captained the Bulldogs throughout the season. Season Record AUBURN OPPONENT 42 Pawnee City 65 59 waverly 79 69 Falls City 51 54 Plattsmouth 42 53 Crete 54 70 Ashland 69 49 Syracuse 32 61 Fairbury 70 60 Nebr. City 32 58 Tecumseh 68 56 Norris 67 65 Tri-County 74 66 Wymore 56 38 Falls City 32 AK-SAR-BEN TOURNEY 53 Falls City 47 53 Papilllon 67 DISTRICT TOURNEY 70 Norris 73 51 Dennis Brady John Clark Joe Ely Pat Engles ii Dave Lammle Joe Moody Pat Tynon Darrell Wininger Varsity Squad Has Eight Seniors Senior and leading scorer Joe Moody works for a shot in the Ak-sar-ben tournament. 52 Joe Ely arches one over his Wymore Southern opponent. Junior Greg Hahn pots two against Plattsmouth. Von Bachle eyes his shot as Plattsmouth Reserves surround him. 6 2 Joe Harpham uses his frame to get the edge over his opponent. 53 Reserves Back Row: B. Giesecke, Coach Cumes, J. Ely, J. Osborne, B. Hahn, J. Harpham, G. Kuhlman, K. Myers, F. Eggert, L. Cole, B. Kruger. Front Row: D. Thomas, M. Whitlow, R. Wagner, D. Stemper, D. Adams, J. Vos-berg, D. Snodgrass, T. Collin, V. Bachle. The Reserve basketball team ended the The Freshmen team's record was 4-6. They season with a 8-6 record. Their coach was were coached by Chuck Stoner. Larry Curnes. hBack Row: G. Clark, D. Lammle, B. Shigley, A. Able, B. Fitzgerald, D. Wininger, J. Ballue, B. Majors, men Coach Stoner. Front Row: D. Rohrs, D. Thomas, R. Kennell, S. Klingler, J. Biere, J. Lokie. 54 Back Row: Miss Kearn, D. Sullivan, J. Aufenkamp, Mrs. Bernhardt. Second Row: J. Wilson, J. Sherwood, G. Mayberry, V. Teten, C. Catlett, K. Jensen, N. Moore, N. Kennedy, B. Pasco, A. Shires, D. Coatney. Front Row: L. Darling, L. Overbeck, V. Broady, C. Andrew, G. Aufenkamp, B. Brady, E. Higgins, N. Heskett, J. Goering, K. Heskett, J. Clark. Girls’ Track Is New Addition to AHS Sports Nancy Heskett qualified for State In 100 and 220-yard dashes. This year a new sport was added to the AHS sports roster—Girls' Track, The girls participated in a dual meet with Johnson-Brock and attended the District Meet held in Crete. At Districts, three metals were won by Auburn: Kathy Heskett won 5th place in the 50-yard low hurdles, Nancy Heskett received two medals for 5th in the 100-yard dash and 3rd in the 220-yard dash. A State qualifier, Nancy attended the first State Girls' Track Meet held in Grand Island and won 4th in the 220-yard dash event. Lettered this year were: Senior Nancy Heskett: Juniors Ginny Aufenkamp, Barb Brady, Jane Clark; Sophomores Patty Harp-ham, Kathy Heskett; Freshmen Ann Shires, Sherry Striggow. 55 Back Row: Sam McCormick, Bill Fitzgerald, Kirby Behrends, Danny Snodgrass, Mr. Gerdes. Front Row: Dave Lammle, Kurt Kent, Dru Lammle, Jim Taylor. Golf Team Wins Class B State Championship The 1971 Golf team had the distinction of bringing home Auburn High School's first State Championship. The team placed second in the Tri-County Invitational Tournament at Beatrice and second in the Twin Rivers Conference Tournament at Falls City. They won the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. The team placed second in the District Tournament which was held at Holmes Park in Lincoln, but they went on to win the State Tournament and the Class B Championship. Pictured are Dru Lammle, Kurt Kent, and Dave Lammle. Dru and Dave tied for the most valuable golfer award. Seniors Kurt and Dave were four-year lettermen. 56 Back Row: B. Sherman, M. Sapp, C. Fox, S. McKercher, G. Lokie, D. Rippe, J. Harpham, B. Norvell. Fourth Row: B. Gie-secke, R. Simmons, D. Wininger, K. Myers, J. Osborne, M. Gerdes, J. Bremer, S. Klinger. Third Row: G. Grafton, G. Hamann, T. Banks, J. DeFreece, S. Leslie, L. Cole, G. Triptow, B. Holding, D. Adams. Second Row: B. Bence, T. Clifton, P. Bassinger, T. Collin, G. Hahn, D. Stemper, P. Tynon, D. Crotty. Front Row: D. Brady, M. Andrew, Coach Stoner, Coach 7inn, Coach Shoff, M. Coatney, S. Garver, D. Thomas, B. Hahn. AHS Trackmen Have Successful Season Sprintmen Bill Norvell and Tim Collin tie the forty-year-old 100 Yard Mark at 10.4. Auburn Thinclads won all of their duals and triangu-lars with the exception of a dual with Plattsmouth. The Bulldogs had trouble placing high in the big meets, but managed placing second in the Nebraska City Relays and Fourth in the Aksarben Conference. Head Coach Stoner and Assistant coaches Zinn and Shoff were disappointed with the big track events but recognize the team in their fine efforts in dual competition. Four competitors from AHS qualified for the State Track Meet. Steve Garver qualified in the 120 high hurdles event. Steve was also high-point man on the squad. Robbin Simmons, who set an AHS pole vault record of 13 feet, was also a State qualifier. Scott McKercher received his ticket for the track meet in the mile run. Darrel Wininger triple-jumped 38 feet 4 inches in making state. His jump set a school record for this new event. Other school marks were a tie of the 100-yard sprint record at 10.4 by Tim Collin and Bill Norvell. The 2-mile relay team of Dennis Thomas, Brad Holding, Pat Tynon, and Dave Adams broke the record at 8:31.9. 57 Robbin Simmons, school vault record holder at 13 , Is up and over. Brett Bence carries the 880 yard relay baton in the third leg of the race. Dave Adams runs the anchor in the two-mile relay. 58 Working on handoffs at practice are Dennis Thomas and Pat Tynon. Four Qualify For State Meet Steve Garver, Auburn’s State qualifier in the high hurdles, poses for a picture at practice. Distancemen Pat Tynon, Dennis Thomas, Dennis Wininger, and Jerry Bremer work hard at practice. 59 A Time For . . . iiissi wwii ' ! S A ■ H.v 60 Guidance TEACHERS School Board Members: Albert Austin, Albert Brady, Paul M. Scott, B. F. Mowery, Richard Hahn, Jr., Ross Adams. School Board and Administration See Completion Dick Hahn, Jr., President of the School Board, accepts the key to the building from the architect Mr. Robert Hollis at the dedication ceremonies of the new high school. of Dream The Board of Education is an elected body of the school district. Its duties include hiring the faculty and administration, and drawing up the annual budget. This year the School Board also spent much of their time in adding the finishing touches needed for the new high school. Members of the 1970-1971 School Board are Mr. Albert Brady, Dr. Paul Scott, Dr. B.F. Mowery, Mr. Dick Hahn, Mr. Ross Adams, and Mr. Robert Hem-mingsen. Mr. Howard Kite and Mr. Dean Niemann served on the board during construction of the new school. 62 Albert Austin, Superintendent of Schools, and Robert Hemmingsen, a member of the School Board, discuss the new facilities in the new high school. Marvin Gerdes--Principal Larry Curnes--Guidance 63 Caroline Allen—English Gerald Beery—Business Ed. Claudette Bernhardt—Gen. Math LeRoy Boilesen—Ind. Arts Dale Bradley—Ind. Arts Gary Dahmke—Band 64 Paul Fell—Art Marie Graesser—English, Spanish Hilda Hector—English, Spanish Kenneth Hutton—Mathematics 65 Peggy Johnson—Physical Ed., Math Mary Jane Kern--Physical Education Wilda King--Biology Dan Leuenberger.--Mathematics Norma Loew--Home Economics Helen Nixon--Librarian 66 Frances Rartck--English, French Marcia Reeves—Business Ed. Kathleen Rotter—Vocal Music Ted Russ—Social Studies 67 Lew Shoff—Physical Education Rene Steimle--Vocal Music Gwen Vaughn--Typing, English John Wetenkamp--Science Michael Zinn--Special Education Karen Berry--School Nurse 68 Margaret Damme—Secretary Donna Kipling—Secretary Custodians—Lyle Freeman, Jack Leslie, LaOra Meyer. Cooks--Back Row: Veda Stevens, Maxine Pike, Alberta Berger, Marge Kimball, Fay WhitwelL Front Row: Eunice Oakley, Betty Malsbury, Helen Norvell, Violet Davis, Bernice Byrom, Myrle Tunks. Seated: Bonnie Wolfe. 69 A Time For. . . 70 Exchanging Ideas Alan Able Jim Adams Roy Andone Cindy Andrew Candi Apple Joy Aufenkamp John Ballue Jim Biere Tim Bohling Melvin Bowman Jerry Bremer Donna Bryant Cathy Catlett Gary Clark Dianne Coatney Rhonda Cooney Susan Dahlke Bruce Daniels Karen Dettmer Bonnie Douglas Dave Duncan John Duncan Mike Dunn Anne Ely Freshman Class Officers: Dave Wininger, President; Debee Morten son9 Student Council; Mark Sapp, 72 Janet Ely Bill Fitzgerald Julie Fulton Vice President; Diana Sullivan, Secretary; Jeff Whisler, Student Council; Dianne Coatney, Treasurer. Charles Gerdes Myron Gerdes Merry Gibbs Mary Glen Jo Goe ring Mary Goings Karen Guilliatt Mark Harms Eunice Hart Roger Henrichs Mike Herold Tina Huffman Kristin Jensen Norman Johnson Nancy Kennedy Rick Kennell Susie Kimball Gary Kite Becky Kleckinger Steve Klingler Dru Lammle 73 Jeff Langer Jerry Lokie Neil Lunzmann Bob Majors Charlene Majors Pamela McComas Sam McCormick Vernon McMann Daryla McPherson Pam Meyer Paul Meyer Tommie Morgan Debee Mortensen Betty Myers David Myers Jim Nincehelser Anne Oestmann Jerry Oestmann Julie Oestmann Sarah Pebley Nadine Rieke David Rohrs Kathleen Rothrauff Karen Runkles Martha Russell Mark Sapp Steven Schmidt Pam Schutte Barbara Sherman Jeanne Sherwood 74 Frosh Find High School Challenging Bob Shigley Gary Simms Kathy Smith Sherry Striggow Diana Sullivan Harry Sweet Vanessa Teten Doug Thomas Thomas Triptow Catherine Trojan Sharon Vollertsen Jeff Whisler Janet Wilson David Wininger Kristi Wolfe 75 TS llivan- Sam McCormick, Anne Oestmann, David Winlnger and g Thomas, sponsored by Mr. Luenberger represented the Frp hman class at the Nebraska City Invitational Math Cutest Freshma Ellen Baatz takes an Interest in the media center. Ann Shires and Ardis Kopplemann talk about the world. Pete Clover uses one of the new carrols. 76 Bill Fitzgerald relaxes with a magazine. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Back Row—Doug Hoi claw, student Council; Roland Barrett, President; Jim Kite, Vice President; Front Row—Linda Darling, Treasurer; Gail Mayberry, Secretary; Laurie Redfem, Student Council Sophomores Jump Into New Routine Jolene Adams Steven Adams Nancy Allgood Debra And one Mark Andrew Vicki Andrew Roland Barrett Patrick Bassinger Jim Beard Brett Bence 77 Sandy Bohling Jerry Brummer Kevin Casey Janette Catlett Terry Clifton John Coatney Valerie Coatney Larry Cole Wanda Conn Douglas Crotty Philip Daniels Linda Darling Johnny DeFreece Kathy Duncan Charles Durham Sophomores Experience More Individual Learning; Situations. Cindy Hulls assists in Play School. John Coatney believes in keeping up with the news. 78 Mike Whitlow demonstrates athletic abilities . . • while Bill Kruger uses his scholastic ability. Connie Edwards Fred Eggert Mike Ely Darrell Fass Kenneth Fike Mitchel Furnas Janet Genoa Debbie Gerdes Robert Giesecke George Grafton Cathy Grow Brad Hahn Gary Hamann Patricia Harpham Karlene Harris 79 Nancy Hartwig Kenneth Heidzig Marsha Henne Kathy Heskett Jim Hinds Brad Holding Doug Hols claw Sharon Horr Curtis Hunter Joe Johnson James Kite Sally Kizer Allen Kleckinger Chuck Knipe Clara Koontz One of the volunteers, Elaine Walker lends her assistance in the arrangement of the new Media Center. 80 Ann Magor attends to the aquarium in the Biology room. Curtis Hunter earns his lunch by helping in the kitchen. Bill Kruger Tracy Kuwitzky Jerry Lee Steve Leslie James Littlejohn Pam Lokie David Lunzmann Ann Magor Gail Mayberry Pat McConnell Jerrilynne Moore Gloria Obermeyer John Osborne Lois Overbeck Greg Palmer 81 Kenny Palmer Heye Parde Barbie Pasco Cindy Peters Bonnie Pike Connie Pike Robert Potter Melody Pugh Laurie Redfem Bill Reeves Donna Reeves Scott Riddlemoser Susan Rogge Tom Rus Cynthia Sanders Roland Barrett is surprised that some one is taking HIS picture. A new student, Nancy Fass, appreciates the locker space. Clara Koontz works hard on her Art 1 project. 82 Laura Sayer Roger Simmons John Simpson Danny Snodgrass David Stemper Delilah Stevens Micky Stoddard Becky Swenson Tim Thomas Rich Tynon Randy Uribe Ronnie Wagner Elaine Walker Joy Welch Mike Whitlow 83 Terry Clifton discovers that all the tales about the sophomore term paper are true. Jerrilynne Moore does her research work. Ralph A. works hard on one of the many problems in G. B. Ken Fike helps with the moving. Larry Cole studies for finals. Tom Rus relaxes in the Media Center. Two interested students enjoying study hall. 84 Junior Class Officers familiarizing themselves with the student lounge are Dennis Rippe, Pres.; Elaine Bohling, Secretary; John Whisler, Student Council; Bob Hemmingsen, Treasurer; Dave Adams, V. Pres.; and Lynn Blecha, Student Council. Juniors Engage in Money-Making Projects Shelly Able Dave Adams Ginny Aufenkamp Von Bachle Tom Banks Mike Bassinger Christine Berger Susan Biere Lynn Blecha Elaine Bohling Harry Bowman Barbara Brady 85 Virginia Broady Terry Cade John Chatelain Jane Clark John Clark Mark Coatney Tim Collin Tom Combs Lana Coulter Debbie Ebler John Ely Jody Erisman 86 Eighteen Juniors Participate In County Government Day Eighteen Juniors participated in County Government Day again this year. They were received at the Court House, given name tags, and were then moved into the courtroom where they were sworn in. After these activities they were then separated into their individual offices and briefed for a few minutes. The candidates were given a free dinner at Arbor Manor. They resumed their meetings at the Court House immediately following dinner and went into a more in-depth study of their offices. They were dismissed at approximately three o'clock after a brief discussion at the Legion Hall. Scott McKercher and Jim Vosberg are introduced to the other candidates. Lavern Fass Dave Flies Susan Fox Julie Gaines Denice Gardner Raylene Gentert Bill Gfeller Greg Hahn Amelda Harms Joe Harpham Lili Jo Harpham Bob Hemmingsen 87 Rhonda Hertford Emily Higgins Gerald Higgs Paul Janousek Brad Johnson Craig Johnson Duane King Rick Knapp Gary Kuhlmann Donna Kurrelmeyer Greg Lokie Lee Lynch Dianne McCullough Steve McIntyre Scott McKercher Juniors Work to Meet Prom Deadline John Chatelain pours Coke at twenty cents a glass. Kay Baatz, a transfer student, donates her time to work for the Junior Class. 88 Brad Johnson meditates over his American History. Jeff Me Mann Alan McVay Dennis Meyer Harold Moore Debbie Mowery Kenny Myers Tom Myers Cathy Nincehelser Steve Oakley Dennis Rippe Dennis Roach Jim Robbins Steve Rogge Regis Rothrauff Peggy Sayer 89 Rhonda Sayer Michelle Sierks Ann Vaughan Dennis Volkman Kathie Taylor Dennis Thomas Jeanne Trojan Mary Volkman Jim Vosberg John Whisler Doug Huls, another transfer student, schedules his last year in Auburn High School. Pat Trojan David Wilhelm Sheila Wolfe Tom Banks concentrates on the human side of American History. 90 Senior class officers, Cynthia Redfern, Janet Nixon, Denise Elliott, Pat Engles, Pat Patras, and Arnie Allgood lead the class of 71' through their moneymaking activity this year. The class sponsored the popcorn stand during the football and basketball seasons to raise money to help pay for the marquee in front of the new school. SALLY ALLGOOD KIRBY BEHRENDS KATHIE BENCE LINDA BRUMMER DENNIS BLOUNT RICHARD CARR DENNIS BRADY JOHN CLARK JACKIE BREAZILE DEBBIE CLIFTON ALLISON COLE MIKE DURHAM KAY COWAN DENISE ELLIOTT AL DeBUHR MARK DeBUHR JOE ELY PAT ENGLES 92 CHARLES FOX TYRONE FURNAS STEVE GARVER RODNEY GROFF DEBRA GROW JACI HAGER COLLEEN HARRIS DEBRA HARRIS Dave and Peggy concentrate as the school term ends. Some Men See Things As They Are and Say “Why”. We Dream Things That Never Were, and Say “Why Not”. 93 JANICE HENNING NANCY HESKETT LINDA HILLERS DAVE HOLSCLAW KIRK HOLT RANDAL JENSEN KURT KENT FRANCES KITE Seniors Anticipate Graduation Senior girls sign memory books. Optimistic seniors order announcements early. 94 BECKY KRUGEK KIRK KUWITZKY RON LOTTER ALLEN MALSBURY JOE MOODY STEVE MOODY NICKY JO MOORE LaHALA MYERS PEGGY NIEBRUGGE JANET NIXON BILL NORVELL BECKY PASCO 95 PAT PATRAS CONNIE POKRANT CYNTHIA REDFERN DWIGHT ROGERS KATHLEEN ROGGE RANDY ROHRS ROYBERT ROSE DON RUS BRUCE SHERMAN BECKY SHOEMAKE RHONDA SHOEMAKE JODI SIEGNER 96 W'N Dave Holsclaw chose to wear comfortable clothes to the ball games. PEGGY SIMMS RICHARD SKEEN LAMBERT STIERS BARBARA SULLIVAN f LORNA SITHERWOOD CARL STEVENSON PAT STODDARD GINGER SWINNEY Becky Kruger is practicing her secretarial skills. Janet Nixon helps her mother with the library records. 97 JAMES TAYLOR GENE TRIPTOW GARY WEERS DARYL WHEELDON JUDI WHISLER MARIELLEN WILSON DARRELL WININGER JOHN WOLCOTT The two top students of the class Kirk Kuwitzky and Kathie Bence give speeches at graduation exercises. 98 Students in the top ten percent of the class receive special recognition. Class of 71 Graduates in New School The class of 1971 was the first class to graduate from the new high school. Kirk Kuwitzky and Kathie Bence spoke for the ninety' graduates. Their addresses were entitled Desire to Change -- A Human Necessity and Facing the New Dawn of Optimism . Supt. Albert Austin presented awards and honors as follows: Nebraska Wesleyan educational grant, valued at $500, to Kathie Bence. Northwest Missouri State, worth $75 per semester for four years, to Pat Patras. Pat also was awarded the Auburn Education Assn, scholarship of $100. NROTC at the University of Minnesota, scholarship of expenses plus $50 per month to John Clark. University of Nebraska regents one-year scholarship of freshman tuition to Joe Ely. Alternates are David Holsclaw, Frances Kite, and Kirk Kuwitzky. Dennis Brady was awarded the Vdrgil L. Lehr Memorial Scholarship of $400, plus a Peru Achievement Foundation award of $100. The Irvin Memorial Scholarship of $100 from the Auburn Clinic went to Lambert Stiers. National Merit scholarship letters of commendation went to Joe Ely and Dwight Rogers. Joe also received the Bausch and Lomb honorary sciences award. A St. Mary honor tuition scholarship of $800 was awarded to Denise Elliott. John Wolcott received a University of Nebraska honors or advanced placement standing certificate in chemistry. Peru State College scholarships of half tuition for four years were awarded to Janice Henning, Allison Cole, and Jim Taylor. Miss Henning and Taylor also received Peru VFW awards of $100 each. Kirk Kuwitzky received the Math and Science Club scholarship of $150, and notice of his appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. National Honor Society members were introduced: Kathie Bence, Joe Ely, Kirk Kuwitzky, Pat Patras, John Clark, Mariellen Wilson, Dennis Brady, and Janet Nixon. Darryl Wheeldon received a Peru State College special ability grant in art, valued at $175. AHS honor awards for the top ten percent of the class went to Kathie Bence, Denise Elliott, Joe Ely, Pat Engles, Frances Kite, Kirk Kuwitzky, Pat Patras, Kathleen Rogge, and Jodi Siegner. Principal Marvin Gerdes presented the class for graduation. Dick Hahn, Jr., president of the Board of Education, awarded the diplomas. Processional was by the high school band; Pat Engles gave the invocation; the senior choir sang We've Only Just Begun , with Debbie Ebeler as accompanist; and Cynthia Redfern gave the benediction. 99 Denise Elliott and Supt. Austin Joe Ely and Dwight Rogers John Wolcott Dennis Brady Lambert Stiers Pat Patras 100 Frances Kite, Kirk Kuwitzky, David Holsclaw, and Joe Ely--University of Nebr. Regents and Alternates winners. Outstanding Graduates Receive Recognition and Awards John Clark--NROTC Scholarship Allison Cole, Jim Taylor, and Janice Henning—Peru State College Scholarship winners. 101 Ill WALSWORTH Marreliar Mo I S A %£ % SSI 3 A 'Jv • � ‘ •• ; -I •� • w • • SffiV ; - M . , in • «. •• ' $ WALSWORTH Marctlin , Mo.,U.S.A.