Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1961 volume:

ScdlcUy An Annual Publication By THE SENIOR CLASS Of BANCROFT HIGH SCHOOL Bancroft, Nebraska 7 e LEFT TO RIGHT: Linda Ostrand, Don Schnier, Bill Cook, Judy Lutjen, Glenda Gatrost, Sherry Dixon, Arlon Rodick, Bob Zobel, Glen Simonsen, Sharon Raasch, Mary Leimer, Lyly Paulsen, Chuck Kai, Paul Anderson, Dick Daberkow, Maurice Grone, and Sponsor, Daryle Urwiler. STAFF ASSIGNMENTS: Editor, Judy Lutjen; Asst. Editor, Mary Leimer. FARMERS UNION CO-OP ASSN. SUPERINTENDENT Kenneth Echtenkamp Education is an asset wmcn can neither be mortgaged nor liquidated. Education is not free; its cost may be high in financial sacrifice and mental strain, but this cost will be repaid many times over. Soasict £du cation PRINCIPAL Robert Tushla I have always considered the class of '61 as my class. Four years ago they started their high school careers. At that time, I started my teaching career. During these past years, I have watched the class progress along the road of success. I most certainly hope that this class has gained as much knowledge and experience as I have during this same period of time. It truly was a gratifying experience to progress along the road of success with this class, the class I call my own! 7 acuity English 11 Librarians Modern Problems MRS. MARY ALEXANDER American History Modem Problems World Geography World History Pep Club Hi-Lite Staff Typing Lab. Student (Council FRONT ROW: Mary Leimer; Sandra Noltlng; Charles Kai, Chairman. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Alexander, Sponsor; Adrian Abendroth; Richard Ronnenkamp; Mr. Tushla, Sponsor. WILLIAM COOK PAUL ANDERSON DIANNE CANARSKY SeKioste SHERLENE DIXON MAURICE GRONE CHARLES KAI 6? LYLE PAULSEN MARY LEI ME R DONALD SCHNIER ARLAN RODICK SHARON RAASCH ROBERT ZOBEL JUDY LUTJEN GLEN SI MONSEN 13 I'm caught 11 dad Sfcddatd Your shoulders bleeding, Rex! 'Eeeeeeek! 'Stlck'em up, you moll! I hate, loath, despise beautiful women! Please forgive me, darling! April 14 was the date of the Senior Class Play. It was a mystery farce in three acts and a great success with the help of our director, Mr. Urwiler, and three capable stage hands. Butch Kai, Bill Cook, and Arlan Rodick. Carol Calloway (Sherry Dixon) didn't know what to do with a family of eccentrics. Sister lone (Mary Leimer) had gone wild over psychiatry. Little brother Sid (Paul Anderson) was crazy about gangsters. Aunt Eunice (Glenda Gatrost) was a push-over for phony mediums. The jittery maid Allie Katz (Judy Lutjen) and the lisping Dicky Bird (Don Schnier) won screams of laughter. Other characters included Miner Hawkwood (Bob Zobel), the mournful caretaker; his humpbacked nephew Benjy (Glen Simonsen); Rex Rosner (Maurice Grone), a young plastic surgeon; Clemuel McClatchin (Lyle Paulsen), an eerie undertaker; and Gerda Ravenstein (Dianne Canarsky), the runaway maniac. 14 The seniors left in a bus at 6:30 A. M. , May 4. Their first stop was at a Fremont cafe where they ate breakfast. After leaving Fremont, they toured Boys Town. The remainder of the morning was spent shopping. At 1:30 the class met and toured the Omaha World Herald building. Later they again had free time. Many of them attended a movie. They enjoyed Cinerama at the Cooper Theatre following a delicious supper at the Fireside. The day was completed by leaving Omaha at 10:30 and eating lunch at Fremont. Upon returning to Bancroft, our sponsors found 14 tired, weary, but happy seniors! Ronnie Soenksen Sandy Nolting i Walter Nelson ■■■■■■■ Rojane Munderloh Jon Gatzemeyer Ruth Neel DICK DABERKOW Vice-president LARRY ANDERSON Secretary-Trea surer TIM GATZEMEYER President tyOit D uvi Henry Irving...................Dick Daberkow a small town druggist Irene.........................Rojane Munderloh his wife Andy........................................Tim Gatzemeyer their teen-age son Alice............................Sandy Nolting Their ambitious daughter Tom.............................Larry Anderson Henry's bachelor brother June Miller.....................Rose Dittberner a new neighbor Clark Stewart..................Ronnie Soenksen Alice's former beau Carol Brewster.......................Ruth Neel The banker's daughter Alice will be right down, Carol, She was resting and has to put on a dress! VOGT'S MARKET AND LOCKERS I—I want to break our engagement! 1 h l It When did you find this out? LES'S FEEDS AND PRODUCE 17 Judeen Nolting Tom Nelson Sharon Dittbemer Linda ostrana Wally Semrau Adrian Abendroth Sibyl Kai Connie McGladrey Joyce Cook Richard Hermelbracht Cheryl Eby Cyrena Grone Ronnie Mackey Paulette Manning J Melvin Vogt Lauren Daberkow Mary Gatzemeyer ? BACK ROW: Donna Dixon, Billy Konopik, Sandra Peterson, Flora Soenksen, Mark Sorensen, Marlin Greenfield, Gregory Vogt. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Dittberner, Alice Neel, Kathy Deer, Marjean Fuller, Carlene Nolting, Kathy Meihling, Robert Cook, Eddie Raasch. FIRST ROW: Frankie Vogt, Warren Bernard, Kenny Etchenkamp, Janie Samson, Carol Vogt, and Cheery Gatzemeyer. Kathy Deer Alice Neel Carlene Nolting Marjean Fuller CORNER SERVICE STATION NEEL OIL COMPANY 20 Robert Zobel—End Yds. Gained—110 No. Carries—26 Clifford Schilling—Tackle No. Tackles—34 Don Schnier—Tackle Center, Linebacker No. Tackles—18 Butch Kai—Back Yds. Gained—690 No. Carries—107 No. Points—49 Second String All Conference Mentioned for All State Capt. of Team Maurice Grone—Tackle Yds. Gained—2 No. Carries—1 No. Points—2 No. Tackles—84 Second String All Conference Tom Larsen—Quarterback Yds. Gained—199 No. Carries—63 No. Tackles—1 No. Points—18 Glen Simonsen—End Yds. Gained—301 No. Carries—26 No. Points—25 First String All Conference Ronnie Soenksen—Halfback Yds. Gained—655 No. Carries—117 No. Points—66 No. Tackles—31 22 I960- 61 Jon Gatzemeyer—End Larry Anderson—Offensive Center Richard Ronnenkamp—End Allen Cook—Back Dennis Engelbart—Defensive Back Tim Gatzemeyer—Defensive Tackle No. Tackles—24 Roger Mohl—Back ‘3 utcn yfa BACK ROW: Dick Daberkow, Denny Engelbart, Chuck Kai, Ronnie Soenksen, Tom Larsen, Tim Gatzemeyer. SECOND ROW Tom Nelson, Walt Nelson, Glen Simonsen, Clifford Schilling, Bob Zobel, Richard Ronnenkamp. Coach Bill Weddingfeld, Student Manager Dick Hermelbracht, Coach Bob Tushla. 30 West Point CM 55 ' Winnebago 51 47 L Oakland 40 69 Decatur 31 48 Dakota City 45 36 Pender 38 70 L G. A. 49 64 Walthill 40 59 - Beemer 27 78 Emerson 39 76 . Homer 47 70 V 'Uehling 61 64 . Lyons 57 Cuming County Tournament 52 West Point 56 Logan Valley Tournament 49Winnebago 32 7 0Homer 31 61 Rosalie 35 36 Pender 44 Class D Tournament 76 Homer 24 51 Sacred Heart 28 82 (_ Thurston 26 Regional Tournament 49 u Silver Creek 48 72 Coleridge 52 State Tournament 46 Polk 4fr 24 Bancroft had a very successful basketball season this year with only 5 losses and 19 victories. We placed Second at the Logan Valley Tournament. We also received the honors of placing First at the District and Regional Tournaments which were quite exciting. After traveling a lot of miles to the surrounding towns, it was quite rewarding to gain all these victories and go on to play in the State Tournament in Lincoln. Congratulations, team, on a job well done! 25 ‘Scutcn t Win at regionals; Bancroft goes to state. tyaeA 1 State Polk's shot In the last 5 seconds brought quick defeat for Bancroft. Ahead at halftime 21-19. I On March 9 for the second time in three years, the BHS basketball team traveled to Lincoln for the State Tourney, an exciting event for all. Our chances were great; jumped to an early lead and kept it throughout most of the game. Polk tied the game in the closing moments, recovered possession, and decided to gamble on a stalling game. A last second desperation shot by Polk dropped through for the winning score, 48-46. Polk went on to win the State Championship. The Bancroft Bulldogs played an exciting heads-up game which will be remembered by all in the years to come. We're behind you RAASCH'S TAVERN PENDER CLINIC 27 Secu K Will I or won't I?? See how high I can jump! ! Members of the Bancroft High School Track team for this year were Dennis Miller, Dennis Engelbart, Lyle Soenksen Allen Cook Richard Ronnenkamp Tom Larsen, Cliff Schilling, Alan Gatzemeyer Adrian Abendroth Ronnie Soenksen Jon Gatzemeyer, Larry Anderson, Charles Kai, and Robert Zobel. Coaches Bill Weddingfeld and Bob Tushla were very pleased with the fine showing and the recognition that they gained for Bancroft. Alan Gatzemeyer, one of the team, ran the mile at 4:57.5 at the District Track Meet which was held at Norfolk. This placed him second and won him a berth at the State Track Meet. Another member who almost went to state was Charles Kai, but because of a leg injury suffered that day he failed to make it. The track team did very well this year and won several ribbons, medals, and great recognition. All in all it was a very successful track season. A. J. THOMPSON GROCERY AND CLOTHING 28 DR. LYLE B. EGERMAN, DENTIST A SdCCCM, I'll get you yet! Oh oh! My shoe string's untied! MARR'S STAR MARKET Sr. 6eerte uCerd Dianne Canarsky Linda Ostrand Rose Dittberner flr. (?6eer e tder4 Judy Block Cyrena Grone Joyce Cook Mary Elsasser AL CANARSKY-TOMCO SEED CORN B A C GARAGE 30 S’ U BACK ROW: Richard Hermelbracht, Larry Anderson Tim Gatzemeyer, and Dennis Engelbart. SECOND ROW: Mr. Tushla, Tom Larsen, Clifford Schilling, Glen Simonsen, and Mr. Weddingfeld. FIRST ROW: Bob Zobel, Charles Kai, Maurice Grone, and Ronnie Soenksen. Not pictured, Don Schnier. Pep, BACK ROW: Mrs. Weddingfeld, Suzy Gatzemeyer, Wally Semrau, Cheryl Eby, Judeen Nolting, Gladys Schademan, Connie Kilgore, Janie Zimmerman, Sharon Dittberner, Mrs. Alexander. THIRD ROW: Judy Lutjen, Connie McGladrey, Darla Munderloh, Paulette Manning, Sandra Elsasser, Cheryl Gatzemeyer, Ruth Neel, Rojane Munderloh, Mary Gatzemeyer. SECOND ROW: Glenda Gatrost, Sharon Raasch, Judy Brehmer, Mary Leimer, Sandra Nolting, Sherry Dixon, Barbara Van Kirk, Sibyl Kai. FRONT ROW: Dianne Canarsky, Linda Ostrand, Rose Dittberner, Mary Elsasser, Joyce Cook, Judy Block, and Cyrena Grone. 31 QUEEN MARY KING CHARLES Vcuf On the evening of February 7, the King and Queen of Bancroft High School of 1961 were crowned. Miss Mary Lou Leimer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Leimer, was crowned Queen by Miss Ruth Semrau, who was the Queen of '60. Mr. Charles Kai, son of Mrs. Edna Kai, was crowned King by Arlan Bargmann who was the King of '60. The two senior attendants for the king and queen were Dianne Canarsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Canarsky, and Maurice Grone, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Grone. These four senior members of the Royal Party were chosen by the entire high school. All other attendants were chosen by their own class, except for the two little pages: Dottie Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Anderson, carried the queen's crown; and Mark Nietz, son of Mrs. Margaret Nietz, carried the king's crown. Those representing the freshman class were Mary Lynn Elsasser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Elsasser, and Dennis Engelbart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Engelbart. The sophomore class selected Linda Ostrand, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Ostrand, and Clifford Schilling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schilling to represent their class. The junior attendants were Rose Dittbemer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Art Dittberner, and Richard Daberkow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daberkow. Miss Judy Lutjen cut the big hoop at the end of the gym for the attendants to walk through. The secretary of the Pep Club, Sandy Nolting, made the opening speech. Judy Brehmer, Vice President of the Pep Club, carried the basket of flowers and gifts. After the king and queen were crowned, they marched to the throne to take their place. The theme of Color Day was Moonlight and Roses. The idea for the theme was originated by Mary Elsasser and Mary Gatzemeyer. After the basketball game the Pep Club gave a dance in the school gym. Once again, the 15th Annual Color Day was majestically climaxed. CITIZENS BANK GENERAL APPLIANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE 23 Se Uvt rftteHcL Kt Dianne Canarsky Maurice Grone Let's get on with the game. Wish this were over. GEORGE CANARSKY REPAIR SHOP BANCROFT PHARMACY 33 tt tetic 'Satuftuet A big event was held for the B Club and Pep Club members on April 26, 1961 at the Green Lantern in Decatur, Nebraska. The evening started with an enjoyable dinner. Mr. Echtenkamp gave a welcome and then introduced Carl Ellermeir of Wayne State Teachers College who was the guest speaker. Football and track awards were presented by Mr. V feddingfeld and basketball awards were presented by Mr. Tushla. The Pep Club awards were presented by Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Weddingfeld; they then closed the program with the announcement of 1961-62 cheerleaders. Bancroft's Bands had a successful year. They participated in the Logan Valley Band Clinic at Beeraer, and had two concerts during the year. The fall concert was held on December 21, and the spring concert on April 11. The marching band, pictured in B formation, marched for football games and the Memorial Day Program. At the Wayne District Music Contest, they received an excellent. K-BAR-A TAVERN 'TJtanc iny -Scutct BANCROFT TELEPHONE CO. tyOitt' tytee FIRST ROW: Joyce Cook, Linda Ostrand, Sibyl Kai, Dianne Canarsky, Rose Dittbemer, Barbara Van Kirk, Sharon Dittbemer. SECOND ROW: Director, Mr. Linder, Wally Semrau, Ruth Neel, Judeen Nolting, Sandra Nolting, Glenda Gatrost, Mary Lou Leimer, Connie McGladrey, Paulette Manning, Cheryl Eby. LAST ROW: Judy Lutjen, Judy Block, Cheryl Gatzemeyer, Janie Zimmerman, Mary Gatzemeyer, Gladys Schademan, Sherry Dixon, Sharon Raasch, Cyrena Grone, Judy Brehmer. tytee FIRST ROW: Vernon Siebrandt, Walter Nelson, Glen Simonsen, Clif Schilling, Tom Larsen, Alan Gatzemeyer. SECOND ROW: Director, Mr. Under, Allen Cook, Arlan Rodick, Don Schnler, Tom Nelson, Bob Zobel, Paul Anderson, Melvin Vogt, Accompanist, Glenda Gatrost. THIRD ROW: George Mackey, Dennis Miller, Adrian Abendroth, Larry Anderson, Lyle Soenksen, Dennis Carlson, Jon Gatzemeyer. 36 HANSEN'S BLACKSMITH SHOr GENILLi STUDIOS TKixecL BANCROFT CAFE ELSASSER'S GROCERY STORE Sextet Judy Brehmer, Cheryl Eby, Glenda Gatrost, Mary Gatzemeyer, Accompanist, Sharon Raasch, Dianne Canarsky, Sibyl Kai. 37 Anyone for punch? tcuc 'i- S“Seuiyeiet The Last Roundup was the theme for the Bancroft High School Junior-Senior banquet on MaJ 9 1961. Decorations for the annual affair, given in honor of the 15 seniors featured a 36 foot by 9 foot western mural drawn by Rojane Munderloh, a junior class member. Master of ceremonies for the evening was Richard Daberkow. Speeches were given by Supt. Ken Echtenkamp; Tim Gatzemeyer junior class president; Mary Lou Leimer senior class president and Larry Anderson who read the class prophecy. Entertainment was provided by eight members of the sophomore class who were also waiters and waitresses. Around the campfire. MELS FARM SERVICE VENOR'S GRINDING Babysittin' Boogie The annual commencement exercises of Bancroft High School were held on May 24, 1961. At this time fifteen seniors were presented their diplomas. Valedictorian of the class was Mary Leimer and the salutatorian was Glenda Gatrost. Class colors were blue and white, the class flower was the red rose, and the class motto was Less Than Our Best Is Failure. Liko fM « Iwoi by WALSWOftTH ■ Nt.UU 39 THE CLASS OF 1961 FUTURE WORDS OF ADVICE PLUNGING INTO THE WORLD 40 FARMER'S ELEVATOR