Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1955 volume:

An Annual Publication by THE SENIOR CLASS of BANCROFT HIGH SCHOOL Bancroft, Nebr. SITTING: Janet Munderloh, Claudeen Leriger, Delores Lutjen, Janice Drummond, Sharon Leimer, Marilyn Crowell, STANDING: Paul Leriger, Ronnie Anderson, Supt. Fredrickson, Carolyn Neel. The General Business Class served as Publication Staff of the Bulldog Annual and the Highlights School Paper. They worked under the direction of Supt. Fredrickson. Janet Munderloh was the Editor of the Highlights and Delores Lutjen was the Annual Editor. Janice Drummond served as Art Editor of both publications. Carolyn Betten-hausen was chosen to be Assistant Editor of the Annual. Jahnke Paint and Appliance Store West Point Lumber Co. Patterson Creamery Her life would touch a dozen lives Before the day was done Leave countless marks of good Before the setting sun - Mrs. Byrel Jones Mrs. Marguerite Conn Our faithful teacher and loyal friend We the Senior Class of 1955 dedicate this annual Board Of Education In BHS we have a guy that we rate No. I Looking anywhere, you’ll see Bill, our Custodain Bill sweeps the floors, cleans the halls, always to a ’T” In short he makes old BHS a more pleasant place to be. His job alone does require countless things to do. With ease, Bill does these things and many others to. II We Seniors who are leaving know that we'll always find, In reminiscing BHS he will come quickly to our mind I guess we can't say quite enough to show just how we feel, So we'll just say two short words - 'Thanks, Bill. FEISY GARAGE KINDSCHUN S OIL CO. MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE, West Point STREHLE'S TAP AND CAFE CATHERINE NUTTER English Social Science JOHN BLEZEK Music Social Science KEITH HARPER English Social Science The Senior Study Hall caught posing. We W ik-We fftticUf Rare usage of library. MEIERS CLOTHING C VINCENT ADAMS West Point Nebr. Mr. F’s Clitter Clatter Class RONNIE ANDERSON Basketball 2, 3, 4 Track 2 Boys Glee 1,2,4 Annual Staff 4 Paper Staff 4 DUANE BEUTLER Boys Glee 2 Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 Football 3, 4 Track 1,2 Jr. Class Play 3 WILLIAM BRUMMUND Football 1,2, 3, 4 Basketball 1,2, 3,4 Track 1,2, 3, 4 Class Attendant 2 Pres . of Class 3 Jr. Class Play 3 Boys Glee 4 Pres. B. Club 3 Secy. Treas. B. Club 4 MARILYN CROW'ELL Girls Glee 2, 3, 4 Girls Ath. 4 Pbp Club 1,2, 3, 4 Jr. Class Play 3 News Reporter 1 V.P. Class 2 Annual Staff 4 Paper Staff 4 Declam 1 JANICE DRUMMOND Triple Trio 3 Jr. Class Play 3 Declam 3,4 Attendant 2 Rep Club 1,2,3,4 Girls Glee 1,2, 3, 4 Band 3 Girls Ath. 1,2,4 Paper Staff 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Class Pres. 2 Secy. Treas. Class 4 Pres . Rsp Club 4 V.P. Pep Club 3 Genelli Studios T.C. Lord Co. ROGER FLOCK Band 1,2, 3,4 Basketball 3 Football 3, 4 Track 3 Boys Glee 1,2,4 Student Mgr. 4 Jr. Class Play 3 WILLIAM GATZEMEYER Class Attendant 3 Football 3, 4 Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 Track 1,2, 4 B Club Pres . 4 Class News Reporter 4 Class Sponsors: Supt. Fredrickson Mrs. I.C. Wells Flower: Sweet Rea Colors: Shrimp and Aqua Motto: The Will to Do, The Soul to Dare . FLORENCE HERMELBRACHT Girls Glee 1,2, 3, 4 Girls Ath. 1,2, 3, 4 Band 1,2, 3, 4 V.P. Class 2 Jr. Class Hay 3 Attendant 1 Declam 1 Brass Quartet 2,3 Rep Club 1,2, 3,4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Paper Staff 3 LOIS KOEHLER Pep Club 1,2, 3,4 Band 1,2, 3,4 Girls Ath. 1,2, 3, 4 Girls Glee 1, 2, 3, 4 Triple Trio 2, 3, 4 Saxophone Trio 2, 3, 4 Saxophone Solo 2, 3, 4 Jr. Class Hay 3 Declam 4 SHARON LEIMER Girls Glee 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1,2,3, 4 Girls Ath. 1,2, 3, 4 Librarian 3, 4 Sextette 3 Jr. Class Hay 3 Rep Club V.P. 4 Secy. Treas. Class 3 Paper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 CLAUDEEN LERIGER Trio 3 Girls Glee 1,2, 3, 4 Girls Ath. 1,2, 4 Band 4 Riper Staff 3, 4 Class Treas. 2 Rap Club - Secy. Treas. 4 Jr. Class Play 3 Triple Trio 4 ftp Club 1,2, 3, 4 PAUL LERIGER V.P. Class 1 Class Attendant 1 Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 Football 1,3,4 Boys Glee 3 Jr. Class Play 3 Annual Staff 4 Paper Staff 4 Track 4 DELORES LUTJEN Girls Glee 1,2, 3, 4 ftp Club 1,2,3 Girls Ath. 1,2, 3, 4 Triple Trio 2, 3 Band 1,2,3,4 Pres . Class 1,4 Declam 1 Annual Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Editor 4 ft per Staff 3, 4 Saxophone Trio 2, 3, 4 Saxophone Solo 2,3,4 V.P. Class 3 Sec. Treas. Class 2 Jr. Class Play 3 ftp Club Secy. Treas. 3 JANET MUNDERLOH ftp Club 1,2,4 Girls Glee 1,2, 3, 4 Girls Ath. 1,2,4 Paper Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Triple Trio 3 Highlights Ed. 4 CAROLYN NEEL Girls Glee 1,2, 3, 4 Girls Ath. 1,2, 3, 4 Band 1,2,3, 4 Triple Trio 3 ftp Club 1,2, 3, 4 Jr. Class Play 3 ftper Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Class V.P. 4 Attendant 3 Clarinet Quartet 3 Clarinet Trio 4 LANEL RUSSMAN Student Mgr. 2 Boys Glee 4 First National Bank. West Point Ed M. Baumann Sons (Class Wistor 11 f 1951 the Seniors of 1955 started with eighteen freshmen - thirteen girls and five boys. Durin g lQSl the Seniors of 1955 started with eighteen freshmen - thirteen girls and In the fall of lyz jour years of high school we have lost Raymond Anderson, Joan Soren-five boys. During t ancj Joyce Peterson. We also gained Marilyn Crowell and LaNel Russman. sen, Karen or?!rted officers early in the year. They were as follows: Pres. - Delores Lut-The C pres6 - Carolyn Neel, Secretary and Treasurer - Janice Drummond, New Reporter - BiU Gatzemeyer. are Florence Hermelbracht, Roger Flock, Lois Koehler, De- Members that were in and Carolyn Neel. lore®. . were represented with Florence Hermelbracht as a cheerleader. hnvs were represented in all of the school activities. Those taking part in football were Duane Reutler Paul Leriger, Roger Flock. Bill Brummund, and Bill Gatzemeyer. Basketball found Duane Beutler, Paul Leriger. Bill Brummund, Ronnie Anderson, and Bill Gatze-meveron the team Bill Gatzemeyer, Bill Brummund and Paul Leriger went out for track. We, the Seniors chose our colors as Shrimp and Aqua, our flower as the snapdragon, and our motto as The Will To Do, The Soul To Dare. Senior Horoscope NAME NICKNAME SAYING AMBITION DREAM ABOUT I MISS USUALLY FOUND Delores L. Lutj S-u-r-e it is Get married Marlin B. Writing letters In hopped up Olds. Carolyn N. Maggot Oh Honestly California bound Norman M. My late hours driving around Janice D. Cass Ach! Being an artist Marvin D. the farm in a Green Ford Sharon L. Claus Oh go on Ride in a pink Ford Jack R. Keith O's teasing Lyons Paul Lj. Punk Did Ya? Get a new car Faye C. my tooth Pender Marilyn C. Crow Lets don't and say we did. Nurse Sleeping late Rosalie Getting into mischief Janet M. Net Icky! Work Woody Birthstone ring Home Florence H. Flossie Ya think so To be a cowboys Frankie Rodeo riding a horse huh? sweetheart Billy B. Bill Man, thats Head a motorcycle Denver women my freedom herding his Hudson. Lois K. real crazy pack Lueigi I don't know School teacher Grade school Kenny A. Home Ronnie A. Andy Heck with it Millionaire Red convertible with a cat motor. the old '37 Rex's station Duane B. Sis Now listen Pres, of the US Women The girls when any place but home Roger F. LaNel R. here! I'm home Tank I don't know. Left-handed mechanic Going on a diet Appendix In Pender Art Women are the ruination of all good men. To be a batchlor Graduation School Anywhere but home Billy G. Bill On the farm Claudeen L. Boy she's hot! Own a Dairy Keen Girls My tan Ford Squawdeen Oh No! Join the W. A. F. Texas Service boys On a counrty rode Senior IfirophttQ Let us take a step into the distant future and see what has happened to the sixteen members who graduated from Bancroft High in the year of 1955 Try to visualize each member ten years hence while I aim to show you that each one has really been a success. First let us travel to Omaha. We find here Lois Koehler, who is an English Instructor. She goes daily to Riverside park and converses with the parrots, teaching them Better Ways of English. ........ «... . . . , ... . In Denver we visited Billy Brummund. who has graduated from an engineering school with high honors. Billy is now doing several spectacular works - one of which is to find a way to build a bridge from the earth to the moon We find Janet Munderloh and Marilyn Crowell in Houston. Texas. They founded a ’Pickanmnny Home where they care for small pickanmnmes during the day. They tell me alos that most of the children are now able to read and translate some shorthand. In New Mexico we find Billy Gatzemeyer acting as a gondolier. He rows a boat and sings many beautiful love songs to the pretty ladies who go b°alInlLosgAngeles, California where we found Delores Lutjen and Florence Hermelbracht playing with the Benny Goodman's Band. Delores plays her saxophone andVlorence plays her trumpet. They are the only two girls in the band, but they are having lots of fun. As we travel on down to Honolulu, we find Carolyn Neel and Sharon Leimer doing the hulu on the beach. Carolyn and Sharon are both teaching school in Hawaii, , _ . „ . . _ . . , Our next visit is to Australia, where we find our friend LaNel Russman going into the hot dog business. Frequently a kangaroo interfers. At our stop at Japan we met Roger Flock. Impossible as it seems. Roger has lost fifty pounds. He has at last grown a Hitler mustache. Roger makes a good waiter in a Japanese tea room in Tokyo. He blames his slim figure on the food in Japan. He says it just isn't as good as his mothers. As we travel to Baltimore. Maryland, we run into Claudeen Leriger. She is busy selling baby kangaroos and gorillas along with other wild animals, that she captured during her trip to Africa. . _ . . . Coming down La Salle street in Chicago, we spy an old museum. We notice, as we entered, a familiar car. It is none other than Duane Beutlers famous Chevy . He won the first place prize in the American Chevy race. Duane is now employed at a womans hat shop in Chicago. One of our boys has become a magician in Chicago. It is none other than Ronnie Anderson. He has grown a beard and now knows how to pull rabbits from a hat. which was always his long sought goal. Fired with much ambition. Ronnie is now working hard to learn how to saw a man in half. He says women are to scarce to use for such a stunt. , Paul Leriger. I find is busy with the Super Circus in New York. He acts as the man on the flying trapeze, and has great fun being shot from the cannon twice daily. There’s a man who will get far in life. Our last visit is in Alberta, Canada where we found Janice Drummond raising Angora cats and selling canaries. She is quite successful. Class Will I, Ronnie Anderson, will my good nature to Ardith Sorenson so she can get along with the teachers. I, Duane Beutler, leave my schoolgirl complexion to Mervin Haase. I, Bill Brummund, leave my athletic ability to the Junior boys. Divide it up boys, there should be enough for all. I, Marilyn Crowell, will my sweetness to Bette Benson to help her along in her fields of interest. I, Janice Drummond, leave Marvin and my giggles to no one. I've lived with them both too long to part with them now. I, Roger Flock, have nothing to leave but my nickname so I leave it to Dennis Paulson. We, Billy Gatzemeyer and Paul Leriger, will our ten pretty girls plus Tom Fredricksons three pretty girls to Ronnie Leimer, and Tom Canarsky. I, Florence Hermelbracht, leave my temper to Maggie Geisler and Caryl Oberhelmann so they can tell the refs off at the games next year. I, Lois Koehler,will my brains to George Grone. With both his and mine he should be another Einstein. I, Sharon Leimer, will my car keys to my brother Ronnie. I, Claudeen Leriger, will the gypsy in my soul to Nina Bargmann. I, Delores Lutjen, will my Olds to Kenny in hopes that it will last another three years. I, Janet Munderloh, leave my quiet ways to Larry Bargmann so he won't get any more eighth periods. I, Carolyn Neel, will my echoing moose call to Shirley Bassett to keep the pep club alive at the games. I, LaNel Russman, will myself to the outside world. Yippee! We, the Seniors, will all our good times to the students of B.H.S., and our sincere appreciation to all of the wonderful teachers who slaved very hard to put us where we are. We have authorized our Class President to witness and sign this will. cO-eM ' uo 5 CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1954, twelve girls and nine boys returned to Bancroft High as Juniors. Thomas Fredrickson was elected President, Margaret Geisler, Vice President; and Carolyn Bettenhausen, Secretary and Treasurer. Our class sponsors are Mrs. Nutter and Coach Ken Ech-tenkamp. Our football players were Tom Fredrickson, Larry Bargmann, Mer-lyn Jacobsen, Glen Zobel, George Grone. All these boys took up basketball along with David Gatzemeyer. All the girls took up Girls Athletics. All the girls belong to Girls Glee except Ardith Sorenson and all but Julie Gatzemeyer are in the Pep Club. Members of the band are Carolyn Bettenhausen, Lois Munderloh, Ardith Sorenson, Glen Zobel, and Larry Bargmann. Tom Fredrickson President Margaret Geisler Vice-President Carolyn Bettenhausen Secty. Treas. FIRST ROW: Margaret Geisler, Nina Bargmann, Mary Ann Schuetze, Lois Munderloh, Carole Brehmer, Shirley Bassett, Kathryn Meilke, Judy Bray, Caryl Oberhel-mann. SECOND ROW: Howard Petersen, George Grone, Tom Fredrickson, Mrs. Nutter, Mr. Echtenkamp, David Gatzemeyer, Merlyn Jacobsen, Glen Zobel. THIRD ROW: Ardith Sorenson, Julie Ann Gatzemeyer, John Hermelbracht, Carolyn Bettenhausen, Mervin Haase, Larry Bargmann. Hill Hatchery Farmers and Merchants National Bank West Point John Deere Junior Play We'll have a wedding march, not a parade. 'ghost THE GHOST PARADE November 22, 1954 Absalom Hawkes- an old inhabitant------H. Petersen The Sheriff-----------------------------G. Zobel Hiram----------- village sheik----------T. Fredrickson Rastus-----------colored porter-------- K. Meilke Higgenbottom— paying guest-------- G. Grone Jonas----------- mysterious guest------M. Haase Matilda--------- mysterious guest------N. Bargmann Mamme Rose------ from New York---------M. Geisler Anne Watkins— inherits the hotel-L. Munderloh Aleck Smart— headliner in vaudeville-L. Bargmann Ted Lewis-------headliner in vaudeville-M. Jacobsen Abigail Jones— sweet young thing-------C. Bettenhausen Claudia---------- movie actress----------A. Sorenson Flo-------------- movie actress----------C. Brehmer Pest------------ movie actress---------J. Bray Curtain Call Rastus' got him! Lyons Farm Equipment Beauty Box Gallup Jewelry Shop Steen’s Service FIRST ROW: Bonnie Kruger, Joyce Neel, Sigrieda Briedes, Judy Ostrand, Judie Buch-holz, Bette Benson, Jeanette Bstersen, Joan Larson. SECOND ROW: Darlene Doht, Sherry Zobel, Margery Raasch, Ronnie Leimer, Mr. Harper, Billy Presser, Norman Petersen, Rodney Gatzemeyer, Pat Gatzemeyer, Tom Canarsky. THIRD ROW: Jim Meyer, Carole Koehler, Wenda Block, Jackie Crowell, Carolyn Luedke, Myron Bieneke, Mylon Beutler. Tom Canarsky Presidem SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Pat Gatzemeyer Vice-President Jackie Crowell Secty. Treas. The Sophomore class of 54-55 started in session with 24 students. 9 boys and 15 girls. Class officers were: President, Tommy Canarsky: Vice-President, Pat Gatzemeyer: Secretary and Treasurer, Jackie Crowell; and News Reporter, Carole Koehler. Larry Peterson left the class and is going to school in Rosalie but Jackie Crowell is new in our class. Those going out for football were: Mylon Beutler, Ronnie Leimer, Billy Presser, Tommy Canarsky, Rodney Gatzemeyer, and Pat Gatzemeyer. The same boys were out for basketball. Bill Presser, Tommy Canarsky, Ronnie Leimer, and Larry Peterson lettered in the Freshman Relay for Track last year. Those that lettered in football were Tommy Canarsky, Ronnie Leimer, Rodney Gatzemeyer, and Tommy Canarsky lettered in basketball as he was Student Manager in 53-54. All the girls took part in Girls Glee and Girls Athletics. All were in Pep Club except one. The Second team cheerleaders were Wenda Block, Jackie Crowell, Darlene Doht, and Sherry Zobel. The members of the band were: Joan Larson, Bonita Kruger, Carole Koehler, and Joyce Neel. Mr. Harper was our class sponsor. Guy Margaret's Cafe Morgans Tavern Lane and Anderson Oil Co. HRST ROW: Yvonne Crowell. Roberta Daberkow. Joyce Konopik, Loretta Kling. SECOND ROW: Steve Ftedersen, Norton Eby, Charles Gleeson, uennis Paulsen, Burton Bargmann, Kenneth Lutjen. 7(Je ve tyu t Started FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY The Freshman Class of '54-'55 consisted of eleven students, five girls and six boys. Class officers were: President, Norton Eby; Vice-President, Roberta Daberkow; Secretary-Treasurer, Joyce Konopik; and News Reporter, Yvonne Crowell. Those going out for football were: Kenneth Lutjen and Charles Gleeson. Steve Pedersen was Student Manager. When basketball season came along. Burton Bargmann, Charles Gleeson, Kenneth Lutjen, and Steve Pedersen took up the sport. All the girls participated in Girls Glee and Girls Athletics. All were in Pep Club except Donna Kling. The members of the band were: Loretta Neel and Norton Eby. in Joyce Konopik, Yvonne Crowell, Dennis Paulson and Steve Pedersen. lunior Band there were Mr. Blezek is our class sponsor. Lyons Mirror Sun Littles Lyons Bakery Betts Beauty Shop Paine Sears K. J. Oil Co '7 Marching Band BAND MEMBERS: Florence Hermelbracht, Carolyn Bettenhausen, Lois Munder-loh, Carolyn Neel, Carol Koehler, Bonnita Krueger, Lois Koehler, Tom Collins, Joyce Neel, Delores Lutjen, Loretta Neel, Harold Hermelbracht, Tommy Larsen, Jim Buchholz, Wendell Beineke, Norton Eby, Ronnie Raasch, Roger Flock, Glen Zobel, Larry Bargmann, Claudeen Leriger. MAJORETTES: Joan Larsen, Bette Benson, Judie Buchholz. BAND DIRECTOR: Mr. Blezek. Concert Band Junior Band FIRST ROW: Judeen Nolting, Pat Fredrickson, Cheryl Eby, Yvonne Crowell, Ardith Sorenson, Ronnie Raasch, Tommy Larsen, Thomas Nelson. SECOND ROW: Harold Hermelbracht, John Blezek, Sandra Nolting, Joyce Konopik, Sharon Raasch, Arlan Bargmann, David Snow, Richard Rahn. THIRD ROW: Mr. Blezek, Robert Benson, Richard Hermelbracht, Ronnie Raasch, Steve Pedersen, Clifford Schilling, Larry Anderson, JimBuchholz. Bette Benson Joan Larsen Judie Buchholz Majorettes Brink Produce Lyons Grain Lumber Company Young’s Market FIRST ROW: Carolyn Neel, K. Meilke, J. Gatzemeyer, C. Oberhelmann, S. Zobel, J. Buchholz, M. Geisler, J. Peterson, F. Hermelbracht, Y. Crowell. SECOND ROW: Mr. Blezek, M. Scheutze, B. Benson, J. Bray, C. Brehmer, C. Leriger, L. Munderlog, S. jL,eimer, M. Raasch, J. Konopik, L. Koehler, C. Bettenhausen, D. Lutjen, L. Neel, J. Larsen, J. Ortrand, THIRD ROW: N. Bargmann, J. Neel, C. Koehler, S. Briedis, C. Luedke, B. Krueger, D. Doht, W. Block, M. Crowell, J. Crowell, J. Munderlog, S. Bassett, J. Drummond, R. Daberkow, D. Kling. Triple Trio Margery Raasch Nina Bargmann Donna Kling Judie Bucholz Bette Benson Joan Larsen Claudeen Leriger Lois Koehler Margaret Geisler Boys Chorus James Meyer Kenneth Lutjen Myron Beineke Norton Eby Charles Gleeson Tom Canarsky Steve Pederson Second Row: Mr. Blezek Merlyn Jacobsen Rodeny Gatzemeyer Ronnie Anderson Bill Brummund Roger Flock Ronald Leimer R.E.A., West Point SCHMITT CLOTHING STORE, West Point FIRST ROW: Steve Pederson, Student Mgr. , Roger Flock, Paul Leriger, Duane Beutler, Bill Gatzemeyer, Bill Brummund, Larry Bargmann. SECOND ROW; Coach, Ken Echtenkamp, Glen Zobel, Ronnie Leimer, George Grone, Merlyn Jacobsen, Billy Presser, Tom Fredrickson. THIRD ROW; Kenny Lutjen, Pat Gatzemeyer, Charles Gleeson, Rodney Gatzemeyer, Tom Canarsky, Mylon Beutler. B 0 25 28 6 32 52 6 13 38 SEASON RECORD INDIVIDUAL SCORING Whiting.............39 Emerson..............13 Rosalie..............39 Dakota City .... 33 Winnebago.......... 18 Beemer...............18 G. A.................35 Sgt. Bluffs........ 14 W inside............30 Bill Brummund Tom Fredrickson Larry Bargmann Merlyn Jacobsen Paul Leriger . . Ronnie Leimer . Mylon Beutler . Bill Gatzemeyer 108 31 19 14 6 6 6 4 Pender Cold Storage REDDING MOTOR CO. Gunner Helgeson Basketball Echtenkamp FIRST ROW: Tom Canarsky, Ronnie Leimer, Merlyn Jacobsen, Glen Zobel, Larry Bargmann, Pat Gatzemeyer. SECOND ROW: Duane Beutler, Tom Fredrickson, Billy Presser, Bill Brummund, Dave Gatzemeyer, Bill Gatzemeyer, Paul Leriger, Coach Echtenkamp. 1954 -55 SEASON SCORES Tournaments Scheduled Games Cuming County B V 49 G. A. 50 62 W innebago 29 49 W isner 46 68 West Point 62 53 G. A. 52 40 Rosalie 56 35 Oakland 55 Logan Valley 55 Decatur 48 31 Beemer 57 69 W isner 50 39 Pender 43 District Class D 43 Craig 86 84 Carrol 63 50 Walthill 59 49 Beemer 50 71 Beemer 68 55 Wakefield 62 79 Emerson 46 61 Homer 64 63 Uehling 80 75 Lyons 89 Beutler The following boys took part in track this year: Larry Bargmann, Ronnie Leimer, Bill Presser, Tom Canarsky, Tom Fredrickson, Glen Zobel, Bill Brummund, David Gatzemeyer, and Pat Gatzemeyer. Billy Brummund and David Gatzemeyer were members of the track team that took part in the 1954 State meet. B - Club FIRST ROW: Bill Gatzemeyer, Tom Fredrickson, Bill Brummund, Merlyn Jacobsen, Glen Zobel, David Gatzemeyer, Larry Bargmann. SECOND ROW: Tom Canarsky, Rodney Gatzemeyer, George Grone, Ronnie Leimer, Coach Echtenkamp. The B-Club chose for their officers this year. Bill Gatzemeyer, President; Tom Fredrickson, Vice-President; Bill Brummund, Secretary-Treasurer. They had as a fund-raising project the selling of magazines for the Curtis Co. The highlight of the year was the initiation of new members. CO-OP CREAMERY CO. Lyons, Nebr. BIGELOW ELECTRIC BETTS FEED PRODUCE The Pep Club held their first meeting on September 7, 1954. The new officers were as follows: President: Janice Drummond, Vice President: Sharon Leimer, Secretary-Treasurer: Claudeen Leriger. The Pep Club members received megaphones for the basketball games. We all painted our own. The first team cheerleaders this year were Florence Hermelbracht, Caryl Oberhelmann, Margaret Geisler, and Judie Buchholz. There were about eleven girls who tried out for second team cheerleaders. Those elected were Jackie Crowell, Wenda Block, Sherry Zobel, and Darlene Doht. The second team cheerleaders had new outfits consisting of white turtle-neck sweaters with a B on the back, black corduroy skirts, and saddle shoes. The club had a membership of 37. The Pep Club sponsor was Mrs. Wells. SCHMITT CLOTHING STORE MAINSTREET BOWLING ALLEY West Point Industrial Arts Fifteen boys participated in shop this year. They completed many projects in all operations of the wood-working tools. A new power saw was added to the department this year. Home Economics I, consisted of a class of eight girls and the Home Economics II, of fourteen girls. Many useful projects were done during the year. The Senior Class entertained the Board of Education at a dinner for their cooking unit. The Senior girls also did aluminum etching work on trays at Christmas for their mothers. The Sophomore class enjoyed a canning unit in the fall and the many pints of fruit, vegetables and pickles canned by them, were thoroughly enjoyed. A new Singer sewing machine with the many wonder attachments was received and the Sophomores made many beautiful gifts of applique and monogram work which they presented their mothers at Christmas. The annual Home Economics tea and style show in the spring was the highlight of the year as the girls were able to model their clothing unit. The Tenth Annual Color Day was held on February 8. The high school body voted about two weeks prior for the King and Queen and attendants from each class. During the day everyone had to wear an adequate amount of the school colors. Rules were set up by the B Club who also headed a kangaroo court in the afternoon for the violators. Prizes were given for the ones wearing the best costumes. A beautiful ceremony between the games with Emerson followed the chaos of the day. This was when the crowning took place. Mr. Fredrickson introduced the Pep Club president who gave a few remarks on the traditions of Color Day. Also the Pep Club sponsor Mrs. Wells was honored. The procession started with a fan fare and Coach Echtenkamp opening the curtain through which our 1 55 royalty marched. The crown bearers, Kenny Deer and Nancy Sorensen led the procession. They were followed by Sharon Leimer and Claudeen Leriger, Pep Club officers; Loretta Neel and Steve Pederson, Freshman attendants; Jackie Crowell and Tom Canarsky, Sophomore attendants; Lois Mividerloh and Larry Bargmann, Junior attendants; and Janice Drummond, Bill Brummund, Marilyn Crowell, and Bill Gatzemeyer, Senior attendants. When all were in their places the 1954 royalty, Myra Hermelbracht and Eugene Nottleman, stepped forward and crowned Janice Drummond, Queen, and Bill Gatzemeyer, King, of Color Day 1955. A beautiful orchid, given by the Bancroft Garden Club, was presented to the Queen. Gifts of rhinestones and cuff links were presented to the royal procession. They then took their places on the beautiful throne where they reigned the rest of the evening while the Bulldogs went on to victory over Emerson, score; 79-46. DATE: April 29, 1954 THEME: Oriental Gardens SERVICE ENTERTAINMENT: Sophomore Class SPONSORS: Alice Jones Glendeen Wiig f fl Sk-A V300J. 4V?0? V 0S5 BETTS FEED PRODUCE — _ ,, „ , , LYONS REFRIGERATOR SERVICE QOOO 98765 73-2. JESSE ANDERSON BARBER SHOP CHINBURGS FEED SEED CO. FIRST NATIONAL BANK FIRST ROW: Harold Hermelbracht, Ronnie Raasch, Verlee Greenfield, Harlan Bargmann, Jimmy Buchholz, Gary Bargmann. SECOND ROW: Miss Colligan, Charles Ronnekamp, Tom Collins, Eugene Heise, Amber Schinke, Karen Bargmann, Joan Heise, Warren Elsasser. THIRD ROW: Wendel Beineke, Larry Pearson, Kenneth Jacobsen, Richard Rahn, Verion Greenfield, Kayleen Kess-inger. Junior High FIRST ROW: K. Bargmann, H. Hermelbracht, T. Collins, R. Raasch, K. Kessinger. SECOND ROW: E. Heise, H. Bargmann, W. Beineke, K. Jacobsen, G. Bargmann, L. Pearson. THIRD ROW: J. Buchholz, C. Ronnekamp. R. Rahn, W. Elsasser. Seeman Motors Kerls Jewelry Fischer Style Shop Hasebrock I.G.A. FIRST ROW: Mary Lynn Elsasser, Laton Anderson, Lyle Soenkensen, Melvin Vogt, Richard Ronnenkamp, Tommy Rahn, Martha Hughes, Tommy Gatzemeyer. SECOND ROW: Cheryl Eby, Bobby Benson, Janet Snow, Clifford Schilling, Thomas Nelson. Connie McGladrey, Richard Hermelbracht, ftit Fredrickson. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Bonneau, Roger Buchholz, Peter Dinsberg, Geraldine Buck, Wanda Anderson, Judeen Nolting, Suzzanne Schmidt, Mary Gatzemeyer, Thomas Larson, Gladys Schademan. Fifth and Sixth Grade Third and Fourth Grade FIRST ROW: Ronald Soenksen, Sylvia Briedis, Gary Jacobsen, Ruthaline Neel, Joan Haase, Timmy Gatzemeyer. SECOND ROW: Miss Casey, Larry Anderson, Ronald Flock, Sandra Nolting, David Snow, Sharon Raasch, John Blezek. Sportsman's — Oakland Cleaners Farmers Merchant Bank. Kindergarten FRONT ROW: Nancy Sorensen, Michael Vogt, Kenneth Deer, Billie Copple, Sharon Schademan, Virginia Hughes. TEACHER: Mrs. Blezek. First And Second Grade FIRST ROW: Cheery Gatzemeyer, Harold Anderson, Larry Hermelbracht, Miriam Buck, Marlin Greenfield, Eddie Raasch, Frankie Vogt. SECOND ROW: Kenneth Echtenkamp, Ingrid Dinsberg, Ronald Blezek, Janet Snow, Marjean Fuller, Mark Sorenson, Cheryl Gruning, Carlene Nolting, Ruth Neel. THIRD ROW': Jeri Buch-holz, Kathlyn Deer, Randy Schmidt, Carol Vogt, Gregory Vogt, Janie Samson, Judy Anderson, Flora Soenkson, Miss Steinhoff. Olsons Sporting Goods Lyon's Cleaners North Side Cafe, Lyons Second Grade - 1945 R e m e m b e r Fourth Grade - 1947 Eighth Grade - 1951 R. A.JORDAN and SON. AGENCY OFFICE PHONE 17 RES. PHONE 15 RES. PHONE 137B H. R. JORDAN Compliments of NEEL OIL COMPANY GEORGE P. DIEDRICHSEN and Son Tank Waeon Service Business Phone 16A Transfer Phone 40 Bancroft, Nebraska Resident Phones 16B 20 J?RST JVationalBank Bancroft Nebraska Andy's Service rA Ubr Ji Quo My OU GEORGE HANSON SON Blacksm ithing Welding Phone 14 Bancroft New Shoes Over Shoes For Sale Repairing of all Kinds At FRED CANARSKY SHOE SHOP DRS. COLLINS and CHESTNUT VETERINARIANS Phones 84J and 97J Bancroft, Nebraska NEIMAN’S BARBER SHOP It pays t o Look well. Bancroft BANCROFT PHARMACY Prescriptions Toiletries Drugs Fountain Service Jos. P. Safarik, Prop. Phone 6 8 Bancroft EBY’S HARDWARE Home of Sudden Service W. T. HUGHES, M. D. Complete Line of Stationery Notions Bancroft School Supplies Radios Phone 125 Bancroft Phone 51.T BANCROFT CAFE PAUL ELSASSER Ice Cream Meals Lunches Phone 95A BANCROFT PRODUCE r™ett v TIuDubiul Cream - Eggs RAY BUCKLIN Fine Whiskey Wines Beer on Tap Phone 106 Bancroft CONGRATULATIONS FROM CITIZENS BANK Bancroft, Nebraska HOLMQUIST GRAIN LUMBERCOMPANV PAINT COAL - HARDWARE Bancroft BANCROFT PHONE 34J RAASCH'S TAVERN TOBACCO CANDY Bancroft Phone 27 BENSON FARM STORE] A. J. THOMPSON CO. General Merchandise Dry Goods Groceries Comer Service Bancroft Phone 60 © BROWNINGS APPLIANCES BANCROFT GARAGE Auto Repairs South Bancroft Your Buick Dealer Bancroft, Nebraska BRUNS EYNON EDDIES TAVERN Quality Merchandise Fresh Fruits Vegetables Soft Drinks and Pool Phone 76 Bancroft, Nebraska VOGT'S GROCERIES MEATS AND LOCKER SERVICE Custom Slaughtering and Curing Phone 7 „ ZUHIIE FARM SERVICE Dental Surgeon X-Ray LYLE B. EGERMAN D. D. S. SufcBett L Above Citizens Bank Phone 144J Bancroft l-LEDS Bancroft Telephone Company K. M. DEER. Manager Phone 63W 31 Bancroft BANCROFT, NEBRASKA Bonnie’s Beauty -Shop (y if FARMER’S UNION CO-OP ASSN. Your Key to Lovelier Locks GAS, DISTILLATE, ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, MACHINERY FARM SUPPLIES Congratulations to the Class of ’55 JESS MACKEY Complete Line of PETROLEUM PRODUCTS We service what we sell and We are as near as your Phone A. L. SCHWEDHELM, Mgr. 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