Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1956 volume:

THE BULL An Annual Publication by THE SENIOR CLASS BANCROFT HIGH SCHOOL Bancroft, Nebraska STAFF FRONT ROW: Kathryn Mielke, Margery Raasch, Bonita Krueger, Bette Benson, Joan Larsen, Tom Canarsky, Carolyn Bettenhausen, Lois Munderloh, Shirley Bassett, Sig-rida Dinsburg, Nina Bargmann, and Supt. Fredrickson. BACK ROW: Ardith Sorenson, Caryl Oberhelmann, Merlyn Jacobsen, Julie Gatzemeyer, Glen Zobel, Margaret Geisler, Carole Brehmer, Judy Bray, and Jim Meyer. STAFF ASSIGNMENTS: Editor, Carolyn Bettenhausen; Sr. Assistant Editor, Lois Munderloh; Jr. Assistant Editor, Tom Canarsky. TO OUR PARENTS WE DEDICATE this 1955-1956 edition of the Bancroft Bulldog. To you we give a big thanks for your never-tiring efforts to provide us this valuable part of our education. SENIORS OF ’56 KENNETH ECHTENKAMP Principal-Coach Industrial Arts Math LOUIS WULLENWABER Music CUSTODIAN WILLIAM NEIMEN B. M. FREDRICKSON Supe rintendent- Comme rce FACULTY ISABELLE WELLS Home Economics KEITH HARPER English Social Science MARY ALEXANDER Social Sciences BOARD OF EDUCATION George Ronnekamp, President; Mrs. Elfrieda Hermelbracht, Secretary; LeRoy Nolting, Treasurer; Members, Robert Benson, Mrs. Tillie Safarik, Dr. Judd Chestnut. LARRY BARGMANN Football 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Class Pres. 4; Color Day Att. 3; Class Play 3; B-Club 2, 3, 4. NINA BARGMANN Girls' Glee 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Phys. Ed. 1, 2,3,4; Class Sec.-Treas. 4; Publications 4; Triple Trio 3; Dramatics 3; Class Play 3. CAROLYN BETTEHAUSEN Girls' Glee 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Phys. Ed. 1,2,4; Band 1,2,3; Class Sec.-Treas. 3; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Pep Club Pres. 4; Class Play 3, 4; Publications 3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4; Sexette 4. SHIRLEY BASSETT Girls' Glee 1,2,3, 4; Publications 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Phys. Ed. 1,2,3,4. JUDY BRAY Girls' Glee 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Phys. Ed. 1, 2, 3, 4; Color Day Att. 1; Dramatics 2,3,4; Class Play 3, 4; Publications 4 . CAROLE BREHMER Girls' Glee 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Phys . Ed. 1, 2,3,4; Pep Club Sec.-Treas. 4; Class Play 3; Publications 4. TOM FREDRICKSON Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Class Pres. 3; Class Play 3; B-Club 2,3,4; Color Day Att. 2 . DAVID GATZEMEYER Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Class Vice Pres. 4; B-Club Vice Pres. 4; B-Club 2, 3, 4; Charter Member . JULIE GATZEMEYER Girls' Glee 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 4; Publications 4; Phys. Ed. 1,2, 3, 4; Class Pres. 1; Class Play 3, 4 . MARGARET GEISLER Girls' Glee 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Phys. Ed. 1,2,3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Color Day Att. 2; Sextette 2,3,4; Publications 4; Triple Trio 2, 3, 4; Class Sec.-Treas. 2; Class Vice Pres. 3; Class News Reporter 4; Librarian 1,2, 3; Class Play 3, 4 . JOHN HERMELBRACHT Stage Crew 3, 4. MERLYN JACOBSEN Football 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,3,4; B-Club 2,3,4; Publications 4; All-State Eight man 4; Class Play 3, 4; Librarian 4; Boys' Glee 1,2,3; Honorary Football Cap. 4. KATHRYN MIELKE Girls' Glee 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Phys . Ed . 1,2,3, 4; Triple Trio 1; Sextet 3; Class Play 3, 4; Band 4; Dramatics Club 4; Declam 1,2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 1, 4. LOIS MUNDERLOH Girls' Glee 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Phys . Ed. 1,2,3, 4; Color Day Att. 3; Pep Club Vice Pres . 4; Class Sec . -Treas. 1; Class Play 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Librarian 3; Girls' State 3; Sextet 1,2; Publications 3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Class News Reporter 3. CARYL OBERHELMAN Girls’ Glee 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Phys. Ed. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Class News Reporter 1; Class Play 4; Publications 4. HOWARD PETERSON Stage Crew 3, 4; Class Play 3. ARDITH SORENSON Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ath. 1,2,3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Girls' Glee 1,4; Publications 4; Dramatics Club 4; Declam 3, 4; Librarian 3, 4. GLEN ZOBEL Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2; Boys' Glee 1; Color Day Att. 1; Class Pres. 2; B-Club Pres. 4; B-Club 2,3,4; Honorary Football Cap. 4; Class Play 3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Annual Staff 1,4. M ::n: r mf; 1943 1956 1952 SENIOR CLASS HISTOR Y In the fall of 1944 the Senior Class of 1956 made their first appearance in the first grade with Judy Bray, Nina Bargmann, Margaret Gelsler, Kathryn Mielke, Merlyn Jacobsen, and Larry Bargmann. In the second grade Ardith Sorenson, and Carolyn Bettenhausen joined them . Shirley Bassett and Caryl Oberhelmann appeared In the third grade. Mervln Haase entered In the fourth grade. In the fifth grade Howard Peterson joined us. FRESHMEN -- Ken Echtenkamp -- Sponsor 12 girls and 8 boys. The class gained Carole Brehmer, Julie Gatzemeyer, David Gatzemeyer, Lois Mun-derloh, George Grone, Glen Zobel, John Hermelbracht and Mary Ann Schuetze. President...........Julie Gatzemeyer Vice President....John Hermelbracht Sec .-Treasurer......Lois Munderloh Color Day Attendants.......Judy Bray Glen Zobel SOPHOMORES- - Ken Echtenkamp- -Sponsor 12 girls and 9 boys Tom Fredrickson joined our class. President................Glen Zobel Vice President......David Gatzemeyer CLASS I, LARRY BARGMANN, will my careful way of life to Jackie C. so she won't blow up so easily. I, NINA BARGMANN, will all my exboy friends to anyone who wants them as I'll find new ones in Omaha. I, SHIRLEY BASSETT, will my shortness to Leon S. so he won't have to look down on everybody. I, CAROLYN BETTENHAUSEN, will my diplomatic ways to Margie R.so she won't tell so many people off. I, JUDY BRAY, will my Denver men to no one as I'm going back there again. I, CAROLE BREHMER, will my personality to Helen Anderson so she will speak up more. I, TOM FREDRICKSON, will my curly hair to Wenda B. so she won't have to pin it up at 3 in the morning when she gets home. I, DAVID GATZEMEYER, will my ability to talk my way out of trouble to Burton G. so it will be kept in the family. I, JULIE GATZEMEYER, will my ability to get into trouble to Donna Kling so life won't be so dull for the teachers. I, MARGARET GEISLER, will my cheerleading ability to the Junior cheerleaders, as they really need it. Sec .-Treasurer.......Margaret Geisler News Reporter........Tom Fredrickson Student Council......... George Grone Color Day Attendants... Margaret Geisler Tom Fredrickson JUNIORS--Ken Echtenkamp--Sponsor 12 girls and 9 boys Mary Ann Schuetze left the class in the middle of the year. President............Tom Fredrickson Vice President.......Margaret Giesler Sec.-Treasurer----Carolyn Bettenhausen Color Day Attendants.Lois Munderloh Larry Bargmann The entire class took part in the play and producing it. SENIORS—Mr. Fredrickson--Sponsor 11 girls and 9 boys President............Larry Bargmann Vice President.......David Gatzemeyer Sec .-Treasurer................. Nina Bargmann News Reporter................Margaret Giesler Color Day King and Queen........David Gatzemeyer and Margaret Giesler Attendants...........Carole Brehmer Tom Fredrickson WILL I, GEORGE GRONE, will my brains to Kenny L. so he won't have to cheat anymore . I, MERVIN HAASE, will my cowboy shirt to Margie W. although she might have to lose some weight. I, JOHN HERMELBRACHT, will my cowboy boots to no one because I’ll need them on the ranch. I, MERLYN JACOBSEN, will my big feet to Karen B. so she won't get lost a-mong the boys. I, KATHRYN MIELKE, will my laughs to the Freshman class, as they need more laughter. I, LOIS MUNDERLOH, will LaNel to no one because I want him myself. I, CARYL OBERHELMANN, will my shyness to Lenora D. as she could use a little quietness. I, HOWARD PETERSEN, will my height to A. J. so he can take out taller girls. I, ARDITH SORENSON, will my mother's Merc, to no one until I find a boy with just as nice a car. I, GLEN ZOBEL, will my physique to Dennis Paulsen in hopes that he will lose weight. I, Larry Bargmann, President of the Senior Class of 1956, do hereby fix my signature as the only true and attested will of this class. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY In June of 1966, I Carolyn Bettenhausen was sent on a business trip by TWA and decided to mix pleasure with business. I boarded a plane for Omaha. Near Denver we developed engine trouble and landed . The man who fixed the engine turned out to be none other than Tom Fredrickson. It seems he does very little work but seems to have plenty of helpers. While waiting for the plane, I decided to go shopping and ran into Judy Bray. She finally secured the position as secretary to the Governor of Colorado. From there I flew to Wyoming where John Hermelbracht has his BHS Ranch. He told us that Howard Petersen has a dairy farm in Wisconsin where he produces holeless cheese. From Wyoming I flew to Omaha where Kathryn Mielke and Shirley Bassett have a successful reducing and beauty salon. There's only one thing wrong------it's for men only. From Omaha I came to Bancroft and discovered Larry Bargmann. He’s managing the Bargmann Trucking Firm which makes runs from coast to coast. Nina Bargmann, home on vacation, told me she was a secretary to Dr. Spock, a noted pediatrician. Nina told me that Julie Gatze-meyer was working in Hawaii with her uncle. Julie hopes to become a professional hula dancer. While visiting my parents in Bancroft I turned on the TV in time to see David Gatzemeyer knock out his opponent. Dave had just won the Middleweight Boxing Championship. While browsing around one day downtown, I was told that Glen Zobel had a big farm west of Bancroft. He raises Black Angus and Here-fords. He married a home town girl and is raising quite a few children too. Leaving Bancroft, I headed for Kansas City. There I ran into Merlyn Jacobsen who had become the President of the Federal Reserve Bank located there. While in Kansas City I received an invitation to visit a cotton plantation. After I got there I found out Mervin Haase was the owner. He took me on a tour through the Ozark Mountains. As we walked along an old crooked cow path, we came upon an old broken down shack. On the porch sat Lois Munderloh and Caryl Oberhelmann with their husbands. They told me they had moved there to get away from it all. After this experience I started for New York and got on the wrong plane. I landed in Houston, Texas. There I found Carole Brehmer who was a dancing teacher for Arthur Murray. It seems her favorite pastime is collecting oilwells. From Texas, I went to Washington D. C., where Margaret Geisler and B. J. were honeymooning. They didn't say much, they just looked at each other and laughed. From Washington, D.C. I flew on to New York. On the plane I picked up a paper and saw a picture of George Grone on the front page. He's carrying on Einstein's work and is working on a new theory on the workings of a woman’s mind. In New York I was greeted by Ar-dith Sorenson. She is Perry Como's secretary and is hoping she'll be as lucky as the one who married Julius LaRosa. This I believe to be the prophecy of the CLASS OF 1-956. SENIOR HOROSCOPE NAME NICKNAME AMBITION DREAM ABOUT I MISS USUALLY FOUND SAYING Larry Cuz Truck Driver Being alone on an island with 700 women. Football Playing Pool Who Me” Nina Trix Medical Secretary Men Iowa Boys Riding Around You don’t know. Do You? Shirley Tiny Be a Wac Cowboys Winnebago Home W-e-1-1 Carolyn Bet Work for Airlines Marriage Band At Nina’s I don't know. Judy Bray Secretary in Denver H Denver Joyce or Ardith Oh. Crumb” Carole John Raise Chickens Being a dancing star Playing ball With Caryl Golly Molly Tom Haji Drive on Indianapolis Speed Way Hopped Merc, filled with girls Punk Driving Around Hi Curly. Do you still love me? David Dave Own a string of Chorus Girls Toad’ Tormenting teachers Chasing Women How does that sound. Julie Ann Julie Secretary and Housewife A multi-millionaire playboy. Iowa Boys Doing something she shouldn't Oh ya. Margaret Mag Hold down a job and B. J. at the same time. Honeymoon My sister In green Chevrolet Oh shut up. George Gorgeous George Pediatrician Marilyn Monroe Girls teasing me Home What's funny about it? Mervin Merv. Farmer Graduation Basketball Home How John Johnny Rancher Bette My old car Home Don't Merlyn Jake Accountant Jeanette Teasing Someone Pender You think you’re smart or something] Kathryn Kathy Being a nurse in a Vet. Hospital Date with 24-3866 Giggling in school Babysitting Oh? Lois Art Get Married Being a Housewife Junior Boys Green Ford Have you heard? Caryl Fred Airline Hostess Pilots My twin - -Carole B. With Carole What Howard Pete Farmer New Cars David in English Class Home Nothing Ardith Art Rich man's Secretary Kay S. Ernie Driving mother's car Well you guys. Glen Zo-bel Brain Surgeon Coaching Sitting by Mag in study hall Little pink Chevrolet What do you know about the war. e. SENIOR BABY PICTURES ci°L “ 4 ffw) Tv 0 CLA rtz. 4k 6 r' xmm l SENIOR 5) PLAY Mary Jane Poole .. Essie............. Mom Poole......... Virginia Poole Lillian Root...... Aunt Jane.......... Jack Everett ...... Jimmy Shields .... Helen............. Tommy Davis Carole Brehmer Lois Munderloh Shirley Bassett John Hermelbracht Howard Petersen CAST A Problem Child..... A Cousin............ A Young Mother...... Her Favorite Daughter A Fixer ............ A Wealthy Woman .... A Radio Announcer ... A Stranger in Town... Jack's Sister....... A Fiance............ ........... Judy Bray ....Ardith Sorenson Carolyn Bettenhausen ... Margaret Geisler ... Julie Gatzemeyer .... Kathryn Mielke .......George Grone .... Merlyn Jacobsen .. Caryl Oberhelmann ..........Glen Zobel STAGE CREW SAUNDERS OIL CO. LYONS CLEANERS W. E. CROWELL SHERRI ZOBEL Vice President TOMMY CANARSKY President JUNIORS CAROL KOEHLER Secretary -T reasurer FIRST ROW: Darlene Doht, Sigrida Briedes, Jeanette Peterson, Margery Raasch, Joan Larson, Joyce Neel, Jackie Crowell, and Sherri Zobel. SECOND ROW: Kenneth Echtenkamp, sponsor; Mylon Buetler, Ronnie Leimer, Billy Presser, Rodney Gatzemeyer, Norman Petersen, Tommy Canarsky, James Meyer, and Mrs. Mary Alexander, sponsor. THIRD ROW: Judy Ostrand, Carol Koehler, Bonita Krueger, Pat Gatzemeyer, Myron Beineke, Carolyn Luedke, Wenda Block, and Bette Benson. JUNIOR CLASS HISTOR Y In the fall of 55 nine boys and fourteen girls enrolled for their junior year at B.H.S. Class officers were: President, Tom Canarsky; Vice President, Sherri Zobel; Sec. -Treasurer, Carol Koehler; and News Reporter, Bette Benson. Those out for football were Mylon B., Ronnie L., Bill P., Rodney G., Tom C., and Pat G. Those who went out for basketball were Mylon B., Ronnie L., Bill P., Rodney G., Tom C., James M., and Pat G. All the girls took part in Girls' Glee and Pep Club. All were in Girls’ Physical Ed. except one. Those in band are Carol Koehler, Bonita Krueger, Wenda Block, Bette Benson, Margery Raasch, Joyce Neel, and Joan Larson. Mr. Echtenkamp and Mrs. Alexander are the class sponsors. STEEN’S STATION . .. YOUNG'S MARKET . .. PAINE AND SEARS ... M. PRED CAST Roy Harrington.......................Tom Canarsky A Rising Young Attorney Arleen Harrington.................. Sherri Zobel Roy’s Attractive Wife Mrs. King...........................Wenda Block Roy's Mother-in-law Susan Fisher................................Carol Koehler The Harrington Maid Bruce Douglas..............................Ronnie Leimer A Breezy Young Doctor Georgia Butler...............................Joan Larsen A Curiosity-Smitten Neighbor Shadow”....................................Bette Benson A Mysterious Hindu Girl Sabu........................Rodney Gatzemeyer An East Indian Mystic Stage Crew.......................... Judy Ostrand Sound Effects.......................Marge Raasch Lighting............................Myron Beineke Norman Petersen Sponsors............................Keith Harper Mary Alexander JUNIOR PLAY She feels like she weighs a ton. Cast, Stage Crew, and Director CUMING COUNTY DEMOCRAT WEST POINT CLEANERS STREHLE'S CAFE KENNY LUTJEN President CHARLES GLEESON Vice President SOPHOMORES DONNA KLING Secretary -T reasurer FIRST ROW: Yvonne Crowell, Loretta Neel, Joyce Konopik, Roberta Daberkow, Donna Kling. SECOND ROW: Norton Eby, Charles Gleeson, Mrs. Wells, Dennis Paulsen, Burton Bargmann, Kenny Lutjen. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTOR Y The Sophomore Class of '55 '56 started with 6 boys and 5 girls. Class Officers for this year are as follows: Pres. Kenny Lutjen; Vice-Pres. Charles Gleeson; Sec.-Treas. Donna Kling; News Reporter Loretta Neel. Steve Pederson left the class and is now attending school in Minnesota. Those out for football were Kenny Lutjen and Charles Gleeson. Dennis Paulsen was the Student Manager. When Basketball Season rolled around, Burton Bargmann, Kenny Lutjen, and Charles Gleeson took up the sport. All the girls participated in Girls'Glee and Pep Club. Also all the girls took up Girls' Phys. Ed. except Donna Kling. Members of the band are Loretta Neel, Yvonne Crowell, Norton Eby, and Joyce Konopik. Mrs. Wells is the Class Sponsor. BOYER FURNITURE CO. HELEN ANDERSON Vice President JOHN BREHMER President FRESHMEN BURTON GATZEMEYER Secretary -Treasurer FIRST ROW: Almond Gatzemeyer, Helene Lase, Earlene Dixon, Helen Anderson, Joan Hiese, Verion Greenfield, Verlee Greenfield, Lenora Dittberner, Ronnie Raasch. SECOND ROW: Anthony Mackey, Tom Collins, Richard Buetler, Leon Schleusener, Burton Gatzemeyer, John Brehmer, Eugene Heise, Kenny Jacobsen, Mr. Harper. THIRD ROW: Wendell Beineke, Keith Canarsky, Loy Munderloh, Myron Rodick, Dale Nelson, Karen Bargmann, Margie Winbolt, Bonnetta Paulsen, Richard Gleeson. Carole Schlotfeld and Robert Kai are not shown. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1955, 26 students enrolled in the Freshman class. During the first semester Keith Canarsky left the class. Later Carole Schlotfeld and Robert Kai joined the class for a total of 27 students. The following were elected as class officers: President - Johnny Brehmer, Vice President - Helen Anderson, Secretary-Treasurer - Burton Gatzemeyer, and News Reporter, Karen Bargmann. Those participating in football were Johnny Brehmer, Richard Buetler, Wendell Beineke, Eugene Heise, Richard Gleeson, Ronnie Raasch, Kenneth Jacob- sen, and Tommy Collins. All are participating in basketball except Leon Schleusener. All of the girls went out for Girls' Phy. Ed., Girls’ Glee, and Pep Club. Members of the band are: Helene Lase, Tommy Collins, Lenora Dittberner, and Wendell Beineke. Those out for declam are Lenora D., Margie W. and Wendell B. The class elected Karen B. and Johnny B. as attendants to the King and Queen of Color Day. Mr. Harper is the class sponsor. YARGER JEWELRY . . . HILL HATCHERY ... SEEMAN MOTORS Larry Bargmann, Tom Fredrickson, Mervin Haase, Ken Echtenkamp (Teacher), David Gatzemeyer, Glen Zobel, John Hermelbracht, Merlyn Jacobsen, George Grone, and Howard Petersen. Kathryn Mielke, Julie Gatzemeyer, Nina Bargmann, Ardith Sorenson, Debbie Fredrickson, Margaret Geisler, Mrs. Wells, Caryl Oberhel-mann, Carole Brehmer, Shirley Bassett, Carolyn Bettenhausen. SEMCO COLOR PRESS, Inc. 129 N. W. Third CE 2-7848 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma BAND FIRST ROW: Joan Larson, Lois Mun-derloh, Joyce Konopik, Helene Lase, Bonita Krueger, Carol Koehler, Margery Raasch. SECOND ROW: Bette Benson, Joyce Neel, Kathryn Mielke, Wendell Beineke, Ronnie Raasch, Norton Eby, Glen Zobel, Tom Collins, Loretta Neel. MARCHING BAND MAJORETTES: Bette Benson, Joan Larson. FIRST ROW: Marge Raasch, Carol Koehler, Helene Lase, Loretta Neel. SECOND ROW: Joyce Konopik, Lois Mun-derloh, Bonita Krueger, Joyce Neel. THIRD ROW: Sandra Nolting, Lenora Dittberner, Clifford Schilling, Ruth Neel. FOURTH ROW: Wenda Block, Norton Eby, Yvonne Crowell, Cheryl Eby. FIFTH ROW: James Snow, Tommy Nelson, Richard Hermelbracht. SIXTH ROW: David Snow, Larry Anderson, Bobby Benson, Harold Hermelbracht. SEVENTH ROW: Patty Fredrickson, Judeen Nolting. JUNIOR BAND FRONT ROW: Larry Anderson, Clifford Schilling, Tommy Nelson, David Snow, Lenora Dittberner, Sandra Nolting, Ruthle Neel, James Snow. BACK ROW: Bobby Benson, Richard Hermelbracht, Cheryl Eby, Harold Hermelbracht, Patricia Fredrickson, Judeen Nolting. KERLS, W. E. Randel, Owner.MEYER CLOTHING CO. GIRLS GLEE CLUB FIRST ROW: Helene Lase, Joan Helse, Karen Bargmann, Roberta Daberkow, Yvonne Crowell, Lenora Dittberner, Judy Ostrand, Lois Munderloh, Nina Bargmann, Jackie Crowell, Joyce Neel. SECOND ROW: Bette Benson, Donna Kling, Helen Anderson, Loretta Neal, Joyce Konopik, Wenda Block, Julie Gatzemeyer, Caryl Oberhelman, Carole Brehmer, Carole Koehler, Sigrada Dinsberg, Erlene Dixon, Shirley Bassett, Kathryn Mielke. THIRD ROW: Verlee Greenfield, Marge Winbolt, Verion Greenfield, Bonnetta Paulsen, Carolyn Bett-hausen, Marge Raasch, Margaret Geisler, Sherri Zobel, Carolyn Luedke, Darlene Doht, Bonita Krueger, Judy Bray, Joan Larsen, Jeanette Peterson. SEXTETTE Margaret, Carolyn, Bette, Sigrada, Donna, Joyce, Accompanist- -Joan . TRIO Carole, Bette, Joan, and Donna FARMERS AND MERCHANTS NATIONAL BERT’S DRUG STORE JURGENSON OIL CO. ©, © 9o 5 jS j QklClub FRONT ROW: Ronnie Raasch, Ronnie Leimer, Rodney Gatzemeyer, Norton Eby, John Brehmer, Jim Meyer, Wendell Beineke. BACK ROW: Leon Schleus-ener, Tom Collins, Kenneth Jacobsen, Tom Canarsky, Loy Munderloh, Myron Rodlck, Dale Nelson. DRAMATICS FRONT ROW: Joan Larsen, Margie Wlnbolt, Bette Benson, Tom Canarsky, Donna Kling, Lenora Dlttberner, Carolyn Bettenhausen. BACK ROW: Mr. Harper, Carole Koehler, Loretta Neel, Joyce Konoplk, George Grone, Judy Bray, Kathryn Mlelke, Sherri Zobel, Ardlth Sorenson. MARGARET'S CAFE MORGAN'S TAVERN FOOTBALL .Jr-' • “ Jake FIRST ROW: Ronnie Letmer, Tom Fredrickson, Larry Bargmann, Tom Canarsky, Kenny Lutjen, Mylon Buetler, Pat Gatzemeyer. SECOND ROW: Ken Echtenkamp, Eugene Heise, Bill Presser, George Grone, Charles Gleeson, Merlyn Jacobsen, Ron Gatzemeyer, Glen Zobel, John Brehmer. THIRD ROW: Ronnie Raasch, Kenny Jacobsen, Tom Collins, Richard Buetler, Wendell Belneke, Richard Gleeson, Dennis Paulsen. SEASON'S RECORD INDIVIDUAL SCORING Bancroft Opponent Merlyn Jacobsen .... 72 34 Coleridge 12 Tom Fredrickson . ... ,... 61 20 Emerson 13 Glen Zobel ... 34 20 Rosalie 28 Larry Bargmann ... 33 6 Dakota City 18 Pat Gatzemeyer ... 21 35 Winnebago 6 Tom Canarsky ... 8 40 Beemer 0 Ronnie Leimer ... 6 Larry 16 Sgt. Bluffs 40 Charles Gleeson ... 1 32 Homer 33 33 Winside 19 Ken Glen VINCENT ADAMS ... SCHMIDT CLOTHING CO. BASKETBALL FIRST ROW: Gene Heise, Charles Gleeson, Merlyn Jacobsen, David Gatzemeyer, Ronnie Leimer, GlenZobel. SECOND ROW: Ken Echten kamp (coach), Larry Bargmann, Tom Fredrickson, Bill Presser, Pat Gatzemeyer, Mervin Haase. SEASON’S RECORD Homer Uehling Lyons Battle Creek Winnebago West Point Rosalie Oakland Decatur Dakota City Pender Wisner West Point G Wisner Craig Walthill Beemer Beemer Wakefield Emerson TOTAL SCORING Bancroft Opponets INDIVIDUAL SCORING Tom Fredrickson - Glen Zobel------- Merlyn Jacobsen -Larry Bargmann - ■ David Gatzemeyer Charles Gleeson - ■ Pat Gatzemeyer - ■ Bill Presser------ Ronnie Leimer - - Mervin' FIRST ROW: Eugene Helse, Larry Bargmann, Pat Gatzemeyer, Tom Canarsky, Ronnie Leimer. SECOND ROW: Billy Presser, Charles Gleeson, Kenneth Echtenkamp, Coach, Merlyn Jacobsen, David Gatzemeyer. TRACK SQUAD FRONT ROW: Tom Canarsky, Secretary-Treasurer; Billy Presser, George Grone, Merlyn Jacobsen, Ronnie Leimer, David Gatzemeyer, Vice-President; Glen Zobel, President. SECOND ROW: Rodney Gatzemeyer, Tommy Fredrickson, Larry Bargmann, Ken Echtenkamp, sponsor. FIRST NATIONAL BANK - West Point Omaha World-Herald :eitifi[ite if kimt FBE5CITC0 T B - Ui,L X XX f XX, X- X4- JijJltt «. (Ofli nU Cm MK- Omaha World-Herald tEITlfmiTE IF Id HIT 11 55 r i [ s t i i i Bulldogs Edge Dakota 58 to 54Here Rosalie Barely Bkids by 28-20 Chii-ltfn (jjaccktoi-inJ. s Ucutft ■JllJirajila UifC .S,1+mf - ‘Mf-Sint IjyLl tljmm ImdmH By WES KOLELL The football season has ended for Bancroft High, but football talk is still bussing with the appearance of the final ratings of eight-man football in the Omaha World-iearald. A week ago Gregg McBride, sports writer o the Herald listed Bancroft as the No. 10 team in th ratings. This week, Mr. McBride, with a closer study of the teams, advances Bancroft to the No. 8 spot According to Mr. McBride's column. Bancroft was placed in the No. 8 spot on the strength of their victory over Wintide. who incidentally came within two points of beating Croflor. the No. 2 team in the ratings. I believe Bancroft it highly deserving of the rating they - ' ed. Bancroft finished in a ti' for sec in the Logan Valley Con- ference. with Emerson and Dakota City. The schools of the Logan Valley should be proud cf !h fad that three teams of lh0 conference ar listed in the top 10 of the final ratings in he state. Highligats of this season includes Bancroft's 33-19 victory over Wins id , and t eir spirited last quarter drive in th gan • ilh Rosalie. Dark spot, I believe, was their 8 Dakota City. The team was not pis - t ;h brand of football they wer� cenebl ing and were also handle '■ � i by sene of Larry. B« 'j..� ann, rego’ who com'' A play due la lr . : . 1 r or . rlio. game. All in ail, X thiik a: wa. a t ' ful season nad gratul • • • . • wrsch .. Echtenk mp _ml . is tear.. X GS. W� D te CD c a D 41 � • O o s 1, «■ BUL1 J- Qfy m. Bulldogs Koar over Beemer at ■ Homecoming Game BHS Bulldogs urop | Nf Pair of Games, '.,r w,V;Je Na t Fee ILLSTATE-8-MANw w Merlyn Jacobsen Nametg? §= On First All State S UP IN 8TH PLACE IN STATE Merlyn Jacobsra Bancroft EnJ y CO 5 ©o 3 8 S? |,J sis ill : 8 Man Football Team £ Bancroft Squeezes Bulldogs Roll Over Past Emerson, 20-13 Indians, 35 to 6 « Bulldogs Claw Cadets 3i,,!doSs TtemP For 55 to 53 Win ” 1 r in Bancroft Shades Rosalie, 55 to 54 O o g ta P (A 9 o 01 DAKOTA CITY JOWNS i bancho t JWldogs u Winside: 33-1 ST In Pie?kin Finale Bulldogs Pile Up Fine Record bulldogs Open at Home 4 a Pictured abovo are the four cheerleaders for the Bancroft Higl School. The girls are wearing their fall outfits of black slacks and orange and black jackets. From left to right they art Sheri Zobel. Carol Oberhelmann. Margaret Geisler and Jack) Crowell. When basketball season opens the girls will switch t new costumes. This winter the cheerleaders will appear ir n black jumpers made with Italian collars and featuring orang dickies with babv doll sleeves Against Rosalie Quint Fighting Bancroft Blue jays Take Measure Bulldogs Bow to Fine Of BaHdogs. 73 to $9 Pendrogon Quintet B“n,i 8 Co’ To“™ ? Bulldogs Win One, Loose 5 Two Gomes Past Week Bulldogs Drop One, but Win Second in 8’ � PEP CLUB CHEERLEADERS: Sherri Zobel, Caryl Oberhelmann, Margaret Geisler, Jackie Crowell. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Wells, sponsor; Joyce Neel, Bette Benson, Donna Kling, Roberta Daberkow, Helen Anderson, Lenora Dittberner, Karen Bargmann, Helene Lase, Wenda Block, Nina Bargmann, Shirley Bassett. SECOND ROW: Carol Koehler, Joan Larson, Joan Heise, Earlene Dixon, Lois Munderloh, Vice-President; Carolyn Bettenhausen, President; Carole Brehmer, Secretary-Treasurer; Julie Gatzemeyer, Judy Bray, Ardith Sorenson, Joyce Konopik, Judy Ostrand. THIRD ROW: Verlee Greenfield, Margie Winbolt, Verion Greenfield, Bonetta Paulsen, Darlene Doht, Margery Raasch, Kathryn Mielke, Carolyn Luedke, Loretta Neel, Bonita Krueger, Sigrida Briedes, Jeanette Peterson, Yvonne Crowell. FIRST ROW: Loretta Neel, Helene Lase, Joyce Neel, Bette Benson, Bonita Krueger, Carol Koehler, Margery Raasch. SECOND ROW: Lois Munderloh, Joyce Konopik, Yvonne Crowell, Wenda Block, Norton Eby, Joan Larson, Carolyn Luedke. SR. CHEERLEADERS Caryl Oberhelmann, Sherri Zobel, Jackie Crowell, Margaret Geisler. JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS Helen Anderson, Roberta Daberkow, Lenora Dittberner, Karen Bargmann, Helene Lase. CORONATION 1956 KING QUEEN David Margaret SENIOR ATTENDANTS SNAPSHOTS KINSCHUK'S OIL CO HASEBROCK IGA STORE KEMBLES SERVICE FIRST NATIONAL BANK FISCHERS STYLE SHOP GRADE SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN FIRST ROW: David Hermelbracht, Joseph Sorensen, Marcus Snow, Carla Anderson, Ellen Gatzemeyer, Lowell Nolting, Debra Harper. SECOND ROW: Charles Craig, Jimmy Fuller, Rodney Repschlaeger, Robert Sorensen, Mrs. Bettenhausen, Teacher; Thomas Mathiesen, Carolyn Deers, Cindy Chestnut. FIRST SECOND GRADES FIRST ROW: Michael Vogt, Sharon Gatzemeyer, Cindy Waite, Virginia Hughes, Nancy Sorensen. SECOND ROW: Gregory Vogt, Cherry Gatzemeyer, Mark Sorensen, Dennis Winbolt, Kayleen Koehler. THIRD ROW: Kenneth Deer, Carol Vogt, Flora Soenksen, Linda Waite, Billie Copple. FOURTH ROW: Kenny Echtenkamp, Ingrid Dinsberg, Jane Samson, Janet Snow, John Eby, Warren Koehler. TEACHER: Miss Norene Steinhoff. ANDERSON BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR ... LYONS BAKERY AND CAFE NORTHSIDE CAFE ... LYONS GREENHOUSE THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES FIRST ROW: Larry Hermelbracht, Edward Raasch, Marlin Greenfield. SECOND ROW: Marjean Fuller, Alice Neel, Carlene Nolting, Franklyn Vogt. THIRD ROW: Mary Lynn Elsasser, Gladys Gatze-meyer, Linda Winbolt, Kathlyn Deer. FOURTH ROW: Martha Hughes, Tommy Gatzemeyer, Mary Gatzemeyer, Melvin Vogt. TEACHER: Mrs. Helen Bonneau. FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES FIRST ROW: Ronald Soenksen, Gary Jacobsen, Timmy Gatzemeyer. SECOND ROW: Tommy Larson, Patty Fredrickson, Judeen Nolting, Joan Haase, Larry Anderson. THIRD ROW: Peter Dinsberg, Richard Hermelbracht, James Snow, Cheryl Eby, Connie McGladery, Sandra Nolting. FOURTH ROW: Donald Winbolt, Tommy Nelson, Carl Dinsberg, Bobby Benson, Clifford Schilling, Ruthaline Neel. TEACHER: Miss Ruth Casey. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES FIRST ROW: Glenda Gatrost, Gary Bargmann, Larry Pearson, Harold Hermelbracht. SECOND ROW: Sylvia Briedes, Arlan Bargmann, Warren Elsasser, Charles Ronnenkamp. THIRD ROW: David Snow, Judy Van Berg, Joyce Van Berg, Kayleen Kessinger. FOURTH ROW: Sharon Raasch. TEACHER: Miss Nora Colligan. BIGELOW ELECTRIC .......McMONIES GROCERY........KAUP’S PRODUCE.......DR. R. M. STOVER SCHOOL PATROL STANDING: Sharon Raasch, Sylvia Dinsberg, Charles Ronnenkamp, David Snow, Larry Pearson, Glenda Gatrost. KNEELING: Gary Bargmann, Arlan Bargmann, Harold Her-melbracht, Warren Elsasser. Chuck Dave JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Tom Arly Jim Cliff Gary We played several games during the year. We lost to Zion and Pender but the high point of our season was participating in the Dakota City Invitational tournament. We defeated Homer and Jackson but lost to Dakota City. We received the Third Place Trophy. CHEERLEADERS Warren Glenda Judy Joyce £ Sharon Kay R. A JORDAN and SON. AGENCY OFFICE PHONE 17 RES. PHONE 15 RES. PHONE 45 H. R. JORDAN WESLEY R. KOLELL Compliments of GEORGE P. DIEDRICHSEN and Son Transfer Phone 40 Bancroft, Nebraska NEEL OIL COMPANY Tank Waeon Service Business Phone 16A Resident Phones 16B 20 BILL’S FOOD CENTER LOCKER SERVICE CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING, PROCESSING CURING AND SMOKING CASH BUYERS OF CREAM, EGGS POULTRY LERIGER BROS. TAVERN EDDIES TAVERN Soft Drinks and Pool TOBACCO LIQUORS Bancroft, Nebraska BRUNS EYNON CANDY Quality Merchandise BANCROFT1 BEER Fresh Fruits Vegetables PHONE 52 Phone 76 BANCROFT FARM EQUIPMENT I. H. NEW IDEA IMPLEMENTS Keep Smiling ELMER GATZEMEYER AND SONS and Congratulations CLASS OF '56 POLLED HEREFORDS Dr. R. M. Stover Registered Quality Polled Hereford Bulls and Cows CHIROPRACTOR BANCROFT NEBR. West Point, Nebraska PHONE 8F21 FARMER'S UNION CO-OP ASSN. GAS, DISTILLATE, ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, MACHINERY FARM SUPPLIES Complete Line of PETROLEUM PRODUCTS We service what we sell and We are as near as your Phone A. L. SCHWEDHELM, Mgr. Bancroft VOGT SERVICE BAC GARAGE Jesse and Duane Flock Owners Wrecker Service Used Cars Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 96 A. J. THOMPSON CO. ON HIGHWAY U PHONE 115 BANCROFT. NEBR. General Merchandise Dry Goods Groceries Bancroft VOGT'S GROCERIES, MEATS AND LOCKER SERVICE Custom Slaughtering and Curing Phone 60 Phone 7 FARMERS ELEVATOR COMPANY Seeds Archer Feeds Grains Molasses Fertilizer Custom Rolling, Grinding, Mixing BARGMANN TRANSFER Phone 147J Ship your livestock safely. Bancroft, Nebraska DRS. COLLINS and CHESTNUT J?RST NationalBank Phone 46 Bancroft Nebraska LARSON'S SERVICE Mobilgas and Mobiloils Cars Washed and Greased Bancroft Telephone Company K. M. DEER. Manager BANCROFT, NEBRASKA VETERINARIANS Phones 84J and 121 Bancroft, Nebraska Dental Surgeon X-Ray LYLE B. EGERMAN D. D. S. Above Citizens Bank Phone 144J Bancroft O.G Turen OPTOMETRIST Bancroft, Nebraska RAASCH'S TAVERN BANCROFT PHONE 34J Phone 27 CONGRATULATIONS FROM BENSON FARM STORE HOLAIQUIST GRAIN LIMBER3 COMPANY CITIZENS BANK Bancroft, Nebraska PAINT COAL - HARDWARE Phone 44 Bancroft NEIMAN’S BARBER SHOP I need your head in my business Bancroft, Nebraska BANCROFT PHARMACY Prescriptions Toiletries Drugs Fountain Service Sundries Jos. P. Safarik, Prop. Phone 68 Bancroft' EBY’S HARDWARE ‘Home of Sudden Service” Complete Line of W. T. HUGHES, M. D. Stationery Notions Bancroft School Supplies Radios Phone 125 Bancroft Phone 51J BANCROFT CAFE PAUL ELSASSER Ice Cream Meals Lunches Phone 95A BANCROFT PRODUCE ’ X� m „ mww. Cream - Eggs SYL1A BUC KLIN Beer on Tap Phone 106 Bancroft TU