Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1964 volume:

. . Joe Liang ■ v Dave Newe’tt � • % „ Kenny Echt kamp . - ' Kenneth Echt kamp • • Banctpft tL . � , We, the Annual Staff of 1964, Dedicate This Annual In Memory of Tommy Gatzemeyer 2 rrWhat Is Our High School?” When you think of our high school, what do you see? This is the picture that comes to me: Our high school is people--teenagers and all. It's assemblies and classes and a rush in the hall. It’s panic at grade cards; it's orange and black. It's thrills and excitements that never grow old. Suspense fills the hallways, and rivalry's keen. � All yearn for a scholarship; who will be Queen? Our high school means projects and clubs with their fun. And everyone working till all tasks are done; Tense moments at ball games--Will we win or not? That Fightin' Bulldog spirit means more than we thought! What is our high school? What is its story? We've told it here in all of its glory! 3 Some Individualism MARILYN RUEHLING Citizenship Award - Girl Stater RICHARD RONNENKAMP Valedictorian MARY GATZEMEYER Oratorical Contest - ROBERT ORTMANN Boy Stater DENNIS ENGELBART Salutatorian DENNIS CARLSON Logan Valley All-Conference 4 Seniors MARY GATZEMEYER DENNIS ENGELBART JOSEPH LIANG CONNIE KILGORE ROGER MOHL SPONSOR DENNIS CARLSON ALLEN COOK MR. URWILER JANIE ZIMMERMAN 6 LAUREN DABERKOW CHERYL GATZEMEYER SPONSOR DENNIS MILLER Seniors MARY LYNN ELSASSER GLADYS SCHADEMAN RICHARD RONNENKAMP 7 SANDRA ELSASSER JUDY BLOCK MRS. ALEXANDER MELVIN VOGT Our Twelfth Year On the first day of school, nineteen seniors gathered for their last year at BHS. During the months that followed, we had many busy, fun-filled times. At our first class meeting we elected Dick Ronnenkamp as our president, Dennis Engelbart as vice-president, and Cheryl Gatzemeyer as secretary-treasurer. Our class sponsors this year were Mrs. Mary Alexander and Mr. Daryle Urwiler. Peach and mint green were chosen as class colors and white carnations were selected as class flowers. The senior class motto was The greater the obstacle, the greater the challenge. Color Day King and Queen chosen from the senior class were Dennis Engelbart and Mary Lynn Elsasser. Senior attendants were Cheryl Gatzemeyer and Dick Ronnenkamp. Everyone took part in our senior class play, Rest Assured, on April 3, either as actors and actresses or stage hands. After the play, we all pitched in and sold lunch to raise money for Sneak Day. Sneak Day, that long-awaited day in a senior's life, was May 1. We went to Lake Okoboji and had a very fine time. We all enjoyed ourselves very much at the banquet and prom, Saturday, May 9. Our sincere thanks to the juniors, it was great fun! Baccalaureate services were held Sunday, May 24. The climax of our high school career, Graduation Day, was Wednesday, May 27. Now that we have received our diplomas, I am sure we will never forget our four years in BHS and the fun we shared. 8 Seniors Sneak to Lake Okoboji On Friday, May 1, the seniors and their sponsors left in the early morning for Lake Okoboji at Spencer, Iowa. Breakfast was eaten in LeMars, Iowa. Once at the lakes, they rode the giant roller coaster, the bumper cars and other rides. Some of them spent a lot of time in the fun house, too. After lunch, most of the seniors went on the daylight excursion tour around the lake. Airplane rides were next on the seniors’ program. The plane took them for a lovely view of the lake and the surrounding country. They had a buffet supper at Murel's Log Villa after the plane rides. That night there was a moonlight dance cruise on the lake. On the way home, they had a late lunch at Edith and Joe's in Sioux City. The seniors had a fun-filled exciting day - one which they will always remember. Sneak Day 10 UNDERGRADS Undergrad Activities JUNIOR CLASS ° The junior class found twelve in its enrollment, six girls and six boys. They elected Marilyn Ruehling as president, Alice Neel as vice-president, and Carly Nolting as secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Barnes and Mr. Petersen were their class sponsors. The various class members participated in American history, home economics, shop, office practice, mathematics, English, physics, bookkeeping, and typing. Color Day attendants were Carly Nolting and Robert Cook. Cheerleaders from our class were Marilyn Ruehling and Carly Nolting. Robert Cook, David Newell, and Eddie Raasch were lettermen. The juniors journeyed to West Point to County Government Day. Marilyn Ruehling and Robert Ortmann were Girl and Boy Staters. Marilyn also won the Citizenship Award. The Prom theme chosen by the class was Roman Holiday. We enjoyed various class parties throughout the year. SOPHOMORE CLASS Twenty-five students were enrolled as silly sophomores at the beginning of the 1963-64 school term. Their executive branch was as follows: Head Boss - Shirley Ruehling; Second Head Boss - Gene Zobel; Secretary and Penny-Packer - Joyce Tietz; News Reporter - Nancy Zimmerman. Of course, they were all awaiting anxiously to have a party, so they welcomed the freshies at a picnic in the park and then a dance in the school gym. They’ll never forget the mishap Cheerie had at their sleigh riding party. We must not forget the athletic stars in our class. Bert Newell, Dwight Gatzemeyer, and Gene Zobel lettered in football; Gene Zobel lettered in basketball; and Kenny Echtenkamp and Duane Miller lettered in track. A word of gratitude goes to all the other sophomore boys that participated in sports. Cheerie Gatzemeyer, Flora Soenksen, and Nancy Zimmerman led cheers for the boys during basketball season. Janie Samson and Bert Newell represented our class as sophomore attendants to the royal couple on BHS's annual Color Day . All in all the sophomores had a great time this year at parties as well as studying. FRESHMAN CLASS Seven boys and ten girls were enrolled in the freshman class last fall. They elected Paul Manning as class president, Larry Engelbart as vice-president, Judy Macklin as secretary-treasurer, and Nancy Sorensen as news reporter. Their class sponsor was Miss Davis. Color Day attendants for this class were Nancy Sorensen and Paul Manning. Nancy Sorensen was a junior cheerleader. The class enjoyed a picnic and dance with the sophomore class and a gym party of their own. 12 Juniors David Newell Carly Nolting Frank Vogt Marilyn Ruehling Marlin Greenfield Marjean Fuller Robert Ortmann Mary Bring Eddie Raasch Kathy Deer Robert Cook Alice Neel 13 Sophomores Carolyn Witt Marcia Ortmann Beth Munderloh Nancy Zimmerman Carol Vogt Janie Samson Mark Gregory William Duane Bert Gene Sorensen Vogt Konopik Miller Newell Zobel Gene Kenny Donna Marlene Dwight Melvin Elsasser Echtenkamp Dixon Beutler Gatzemeyer Rodick Shirley Ruehling Cheerie Gatzemeyer Flora Nancy Soenksen Johnson Sandy Petersen Joyce Tietz Freshmen Judy Macklin Nancy Sorensen Helen Gatzemeyer Sharon Schademan Karen Carlson Billie Copple Karen Petersen Fayette Petersen John Eby Larry Engelbart Kenneth Deer John Ross Michael Vogt Paul Manning Sally Johnson Dennis Gatzemeyer Mary Lou Leimer junior High The Junior High enrollment consisted of fourteen girls and twenty-five boys. Each semester they elected class officers--first semester officers were: President. David Hermelbracht; Vice-President, Joe Sorensen; Treasurer. Carolyn Deer; Secretary. Sally Lutjen; Flag Duty, Gary Gatzemeyer; News Reporter, Robert Sorensen--second semester officers were: President, James Fuller; Vice-President, Larry Abendroth; Treasurer, Sharon Zwyart; Secretary, Terry Mohl; Flag Duty, Reggie Roth; Student Council, Roberta Copple and John Bring; News Reporter, Lynette Brehmer. Those participating in basketball were; Alan Simonsen, Allen Roth, Reggie Roth, Larry Van Kirk, Douglas Mohl, Randy Schilling, Joe Sorensen, Lowell Nolting, Anthony Shadbolt, Gordon Sorenson, John Bring, Robert Sorensen, Rodney Zwygart, Douglas Echtenkamp, Student Manager, Larry Abendroth. The cheerleaders were Carolyn Deer, Shirley Schultz, Lynette Brehmer, and Sharon Zwgart. An invitational Junior High tournament was held at Bancroft. February 10-13-15. Guardian Angels won first place and Bancroft won second place. Alan Simonsen was chosen the first-team player of all tournament teams held at the Walthill invitational tournament. The room made various science projects to exhibit at the Science Fair held at Wayne, Nebraska, March 20. Due to bad weather we were unable to attend. On April 9 a Science Fair was held at the gym to display the projects they had made. This year the pupils participated in the Legion Essay Contest, Our American Heritage, Its Rewards and Demands . In the Junior High Division Debora Wegner won first place, Joe Sorensen won second place and third place went to Judy Macklin, a ninth grader. Our room had a science practice teacher, Mr. Vincent Murphy. He taught our classes for six weeks. Everyone enjoyed having him on the staff. The room put on an operetta, Tom Sawyer, May 21. Everyone took part in it. 16 Administration Superintendent - K. J. ECHTENKAMP BOARD OF EDUCATION -Mrs. Hermelbracht, Mrs. Wiig, Mr. Vogt, Mr. Venner, Mr. Deer, Mr. Sorensen The Greater the Obstacle, The Greater The Challenge. Have you, the members of the Class of 1964, accepted the challenge, or have you detoured around the obstacle? We feel your years at BHS have provided you with the basic elementary obstacles and resulting challenges to prepare you for life's chores. I certainly hope that while here you met the challenge and will continue to do so in your future endeavors. To the Class of 1964: PUSH! If you can’t push, PULL! If you can't pull, GET OUT OF THE WAY! In my way of thinking this just about typifies life in general. Some must lead. If you can't lead others, help those who can. If you can do neither, get out of the way of progress. It is my sincere hope that the faculty of Bancroft High have given each of you the tools whereby you may push or at least the ability to pull. The rest is up to you as an individual. 18 Principal - R. D. TUSHLA Staff Our other cook, Mrs. Her-melbracht, also enjoys sewing as a hobby. Mr. Larsen, our school custodian, is pictured at one of his favorite pastimes, fishing. One of our cooks, Mrs. Fuller, is working at her favorite hobby, sewing. Mr. Hennig, our commercial and physical education practice teacher, is shown at one of his favorite pastimes, reading and relaxing. Our social science and commercial practice teacher, Mr. Athey, is pictured at one of his favorite pastimes, typing. 19 Faculty Building is known to be just one of the pastimes of our commercial teacher, Mr. Urwiler. Pictured are two of his recent projects. Our English teacher, Mrs. Barnes, enjoys listening to her portable stereo and reading. Mr. Echtenkamp, our school superintendent, is shown here at one of his pleasures, fishing. Mr. Linder, our music teacher, is shown at one of his favorite pastimes, bowling. 20 Faculty Our math teacher, Mr. Tushla, enjoys reading after a hard day at school. Reading is among the top hobbies of Mrs. Alexander, our social science instructor. Miss Davis, our home economics teacher, delights in sewing her own clothes. Mr. Petersen, our physical education and shop teacher, is challenged by his boys. B- Chi b 22 23 BACK ROW: Coach Bill Petersen, Dwight Gatzemeyer, Paul Manning, Marlin Greenfield, Robert Cook, Bert Newell, Kenny Deer, Kenny Echtenkamp, Gene Zobel, Gene Elsasser, Asst. Coach Bob Tushla. FRONT ROW: Std. Mgr. Larry Engelbart, Dick Ronnenkamp, Roger Mohl, Dennis Engelbart, Lyle Soenksen, Dennis Carlson, Lauren Daberkow, Allen Cook, David Newell. This year's showing on the gridiron produced 15 lettermen from 17 eligible players. Best suiting our team material, the Straight T Formation was initiated. While competing in one of the states toughest conferences, in 7 games the Bulldogs picked up 2205 yards on 255 carries and averaged 816 yards per carry. Despite the yardage gained the team had trouble crossing the goal line. This was a factor in the 2 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie season. Dick Ronnenkamp and Lyle Soenksen were voted co-captains for the season. The coaches of the Logan Valley Conference selected Dennis Carlson as First-Team-All-Conference and Dick Ronnenkamp as Second-Team-All-Conference players. SCORES 13 Rosalie 13 13 Walthill 47 0 Beemer 33 19 Homer 14 6 Decatur 32 12 12 Winnebago 46 Craig 6 24 BACK ROW: Asst. Coach Bill Petersen, Std. Mgr. Larry Engelbart, Greg Vogt, Eddie Raasch, Bill Konopik, Bob Cook, John Ross, Mark Sorensen, Kenny Echtenkamp, Kenny Deer, Gene Elsasser, Frank Vogt, Coach Bob Tushla. FRONT ROW: Dick Ronnenkamp, Dennis Miller, Lyle Soenksen, Roger Mohl, Gene Zobel, Paul Manning, Dennis Engelbart, Duane Miller. Bancroft's season record reached a mark of 5 wins and 14 losses after a slow start. The high point of the season was the District championship campaign, which showed the highest team score, 80 points against Beemer; the longest winning streak, 3 games, and the first place trophy. The Bulldogs pulled in 406 rebounds, 21.4 a game, and scored 895 points, 47 a game. Dick Ronnenkamp headed the individual scoring with 37 70 from the field, 66 7o from the free throw line for a total of 255 points and an average of 11.8 points a game. Dennis Engelbart lead the rebounding by sweeping the boards for a total of 195 rebounds or 10 grabs per game. The nine lettermen for the season were Dick Ronnenkamp, Dennis Engelbart, Gene Zobel, Robert Cook, Stanley Manning, Roger Mohl, Ed Raasch, Lyle Soenksen, and Dennis Miller. SCORES 44 West Point 74 37 Central 59 29 Emerson 61 50 Winnebago 72 47 Pender 69 51 Homer 50 25 Herman 94 28 West Point 66 55 Lyons 90 54 Decatur 56 56 Walthill 87 80 Beemer 53 35 Rosalie 38 36 Emerson 61 62 Emerson SH 56 43 Pender 69 62 Beemer 60 50 Decatur 48 56 Creston 69 The Bulldogs on the Field 26 . . . On the Court BACK ROW: Gregory Vogt, Dennis Gatzemeyer, Bill Konopik, Micky Vogt, Joe Li ng. SECOND ROW: Larry Engelbart, Gene Zobel, Bert Newell, Roger Mohl, Buddy Dee? John Ross. FRONT ROW: Bob Cook, Dwight Gatzemeyer, Ken Echtenkamp, Dick Ronnenkamp, Dennis Miller, Paul Manning, Mark Sorensen, Duane Miller. The track squad participated in five major meets this year - Midland Relays at Fremont, Logan Valley Track meet at Fremont, Cuming County at Wayne, Big Red Relays at Missouri Valley, Iowa, and the District Meet at Fremont. The lettermen for the season were: Richard Ronnenkamp, running the 440-yard dash, mile relay, high hurdles, and also the high jump; Joe Liang, running the mile relay and broad jump; Dennis Miller running the mile relay and throwing the discus; Roger Mohl, running the mile relay; Robert Cook, running the 880-yard run and the mile relay; Kenneth Echtenkamp, running the mile relay; and Duane Miller, running the 880-yard run. 28 on the Track 29 Last Day of School Report cards 30 31 Music Music 33 Mixed Octet Marching Band The Fortune Teller 34 Annual Staff Editor - Mary Gatzemeyer Asst. Editor - Alice Neel Photographer - Joe Liang Staff - Gladys Schademan Marjean Fuller Janie Zimmerman Sandra Elsasser Lauren Daberkow Allen Cook Mary Bring Kathy Deer Editor - Roger Mohl Asst. Editor - Bob Cook Staff -Dennis Carlson Lyle Soenksen Dennis Miller Connie Kilgore Mary Lynn Elsasser Marilyn Ruehling Cheryl Gatzemeyer Judy Block Barker Staff 35 Dramatics Librarians Gladys Schademan Sandy Elsasser Janie Zimmerman Mary Lynn Elsasser Carolyn Witt Mrs. Alexander, sponsor Larry Engelbart Robert Ortmann Boosting the Bulldogs Pep Club VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Marilyn Ruehling Carly Nolting Judy Block Cheryl Gatzemeyer RESERVE CHEERLEADERS Flora Soenksen Nancy Zimmerman Cheerie Gatzemeyer Nancy Sorensen Color Day: Over the Rainbow The Eighteenth Annual Color Day was held on February 4. Mr. Echtenkamp introduced the President of the Pep Club, Mary Gatzemeyer, who reviewed the past royalty of Bancroft High. Leading the procession through the hoop were Sandy Elsasser, Vice-President, and Janie Zimmerman, Secretary-Treasurer of the Pep Club. Preceding the class attendants were the crown bearers, Jean Zimmerman and Timmy Tushla. Following the crown bearers through the hoop were the freshman attendants, Nancy Sorensen and Paul Manning. The next couple to step through the hoop were Janie Samson and Bert Newell who represented the sophomore class. The junior attendants were Carly Nolting and Bob Cook. Representing the senior class were Cheryl Gatzemeyer, Dick Ronnenkamp, Mary Lynn Elsasser, and Dennis Engelbart. Last year’s King and Queen, Clif Schilling and Judeen Nolting, stepped forward to crown Dennis Engelbart King and Mary Lynn Elsasser Queen of Bancroft High School for 1964. A bouquet of roses was presented to the Queen. While the gifts were being distributed among the attendants, Mary Bring sang the theme song, Somewhere Over the Rainbow . The royalty then took their place on the throne and watched the exciting victory over the Beemer Bobcats. A dance was sponsored by the Pep Club after the game. 38 Royalty Jean Zimmerman - Timmy Tushla King Dennis - Queen Mary Lynn Nancy Sorensen - Paul Manning Janie Samson - Bert Newell ‘7 4 f- V “ a Cheryl Gatzemeyer - Dick Ronnenkamp 39 Bob Cook - Carly Nolting Roman Holiday Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom Graduation THE CLASS OF '64 CLASS COLORS: Mint Green and Peach CLASS FLOWER: White Carnation CLASS MOTTO: The Greater the Obstacle, The Greater the Challenge. CLASS ROLL Judy Block Dennis Carlson Allen Cook Lauren Daberkow Mary Lynn Elsasser Sandra Elsasser Dennis Engelbart Cheryl Gatzemeyer Mary Gatzemeyer Connie Kilgore Joseph Liang Dennis Miller Roger Mohl Richard Ronnenkamp Gladys Schademan Freddie Siebrandt Lyle Soenksen Melvin Vogt Janie Zimmerman 41 Graduation ’64 Honors Presented VALEDICTORIAN Dick Ronnenkamp WAYNE SCHOLARSHIP Sandra Elsasser SALUTATORIAN Dennis Engelbart Graduation ’64 43 ADVERTISEMENT L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY PEE WEE” CORNER SERVICE OAKLAND CLEANERS Class Rings. 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