Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1968 volume:

An Annual Publication of Bancroft, High School Bancroft, Nebraska Editor, Bonnie Konopik Ass't Editor, Janelle Miller Sponsor, Daryle Urwiler Genelli Studios Tom Rivers Sioux City, Iowa PHOTOGRAPHY Annual Staff of Bancroft High i DEDICATION We, the Bulldog Staff of 1968, Dedicate this Annual to Mrs, Helen Bonneau In grateful appreciation for serving sixteen years of dedicated service in this school and community. ADMINISTRATION Mr. Robert Tushla, Principal A learned man once said, Man's greatest moment of happiness is to be tested beyond what thought might be his breaking point-----and not fail. The class of '68 will face test after test as they venture into the world of the future. I sincerely hope they will successfully pass these challenges. In so doing, the impossible of today will become the average of tomorrow. Mr. Kenneth Echtenkamp, Superintendent In this year of unrest, internal strife and international crises, you, the Class of 1968, have your work cut out. Yours is an unusual inheritance that can be obtained only by much intelligence, hard work and universal cooperation. Best wishes. Seniors, as you take your place in society. BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Fritz Venner Mrs. Hilmer Wiig Mr. Roy Sorensen Mrs. Albert Hermelbracht Mr. James Vogt Mr. Myron Tonjes FACULTY HARD AT WORK i Mr. Daryle Urwiler, Commercial Instructor; Publications. Mr. Richard Albrecht, French; American History. Mrs. Joe Alexander, World History; Modern Problems; Librarian. Mrs. Glenn Schilling, English. Mr. Phillip Moore, Football; Track Coach; Physical Education; World History. Mr. Darrell Jochum, Assistant Coach; Driver’s Education; Industrial Arts. Mr. Kenneth Echtenkamp, Superintendent; General Science; Physics. Mr. Robert Tushla, Basketball Coach; Math; Biology. Mr. Kenneth He ad lee, Music. SCHOOL PERSONNEL Miss Carolyn Witt is the school secretary. She is shown here discussing a letter she has typed for Mr. Echtenkamp. Mr. Frank Larsen has been the custodian for 11 years. One of his many jobs is putting up the tables for tne school lunch program. Mrs. Donald Hermelbracht, assistant cook for four years, prepares cornbread for another meal. Headcook for 13 years, Mrs. Elwin Fuller sets milk on the tables for the second grade. Rodney Schultz is the otner student janitor. Larry and Rodney share the work in the new addition. Another duty is sweeping the floors every night. Larry Abendroth, a student janitor, helps out in the new addition to the school. There are many odd jobs to do including washing sinks and moving furniture around. SENIORS SENIORS SHIRLEY SCHULTZ REG ROTH ALAN SIMON SEN ROBERT SORENSEN MARCH ON GARY GATZEMEYER CHARLES GRAFF GENE PAGELS Vice-President Mr. Kenneth Sponsor LARRY VAN KIRK RODNEY WITT DEAN TIETZ SHARON ZWYGART LOWELL NOLTING R. He ad lee BONNIE KONOPIK SENIORS SNEAK TO LAKE OKOBOJI At 4:30 on the morning of May 17, fourteen sleepy seniors, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs, Tushla and Mr, Head lee, noarded the bus for Lake Okoboji. The underclassmen were surprised when they came to school to find Mrs. Alexander's room filled with newspapers, and an old-fashioned outhouse in the hall for Mr. Urwiler. A nourishing breakfast was eaten at Le Mars, Iowa about 6:00. Arriving at Arnolds Park, many hours were spent exploring the park, riding the giant roller coaster and bumper cars, in the fun house, playing mini-golf, and naturally eating. After supper tne class went on a moonlight cruise. A combo furnished the music for a dance. Later the class boarded the bus and headed for home. Sioux City was the scene for a midnight snack. The seniors arrived home at 2:00 a. m. sleepy, although they experienced a fun-filled, exciting day--a a ay which will always be remembered. Sponsors wait for the boat to leave shore. Senior boys gather together on the boat ride. The captain gives an inside view of the lake from the pilot house. Lowell Nolting gets ready to putt. The gang gathers together for a posea picture. The roller coaster ride attracts the boys. The early morning work went into Mrs. Alexander's room. IUWU IV “ � 16 you IT I Gary and Larry take I a load off their minds. SENIOR ACTIVITIES Eighteen seniors gathered for their final year at BHS. Many fun-filled times followed during the next months. At the first class meeting, they elected Joe Sorensen as president, Gene Pagels as vice-president, and Jim Fuller as secretary-treasurer. Class sponsors were Mr. Headlee and Mr. Tushla. A day was skipped to go to Omaha for an educational tour of tne banks and a stock exchange office. Bonnie Konopik, Shirley Schultz, and Sharon Zwygart traveled to Wayne for an Accounting Contest on March 23. Bancroft ranked fourth out of the sixteen schools competing. Bonnie Konopik and Gene Pagels reigned over the Homecoming activities. Shirley Schultz and Jim Fuller were the senior attendants. The seniors held a Christmas dance with the Tories” providing the music. Later Santa arrived to hand out the presents. Lettermen this year were Gene Pagels, Jim Fuller, Alan Simonsen, Joe Sorensen, Robert Sorensen, Reg Roth, Lowell Nolting, Larry Van Kirk, Dean Tietz, and Jonn Bring. Shirley Schultz was a senior cheerleader. Of the six class members that took the Regents Scholarship Test, Joe Sorensen qualified for the Regents Scholarship with Dean Tietz receiving honors as alternate. Jim Fuller, Gene Pagels, and Alan Simonsen were unable to go on Sneak Day because they participated in the State track meet on May 17. Commencement brought the end to ball games, class plays, proms, banquets, musical activities, and studies at BHS for eighteen seniors. Alan Simonsen gets first place in the shot put division at Decatur. Seven senior boys participated in football. Gene Pagels shows off before basketball pictures are taken. Graduation night has different reactions on Lowell Nolting and Rodney Witt. Sharon Zwygart gets ready for Homecoming by nelping put up signs. Sharon Zwygart Bonnie Konopik trys Ellen Gatzemeyer concentrates on her luck at mini-gets her hair cut. the ball. golf. -ets to join in on iy program. ORGANIZATIONS MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT Brass Sextet: Joe Sorensen, Larry Abendroth, David Macklin, Rodney Schultz, Bobbi Copple, Larry Van Kirk. Trombone Trio: Larry Abendroth, Joe Sorensen, Gerald Kubik. Mixed Quartet: Larry Van Kirk, Bobbi Copple, Sally Lutjen, Rodney Schultz. Flute Trio: Sharon Zwy-eart, Jan Sorensen, Connie Lutjen. The high point of the musical year took place at the Wayne State College. Many people participated in tiie musical activities and the achievements were outstanding. Out of seventeen entries we had ten superiors, five excellents, and two good ratings. Joe Sorensen, Sally Lutjen, David Macklin, Trombone Trio, Dirty Dozen, Girls Trio, Mixed Quartet, Madrigal, Band, and Chorus were awarded with superior ratings. The following people received excellent ratings: Brass Sextet, Mary Lou Vogt, Flute Trio, Gerald Kubik, and Girls Glee. Christy Johnson and Girls Sextet received good ratings. There were six soloists: Joe Sorensen, Christy Johnson, Sally Lutjen, David Macklin, Mary Lou Vogt, and Gerald Kubik. With all of us pushing hard, our musical year was a big success. 13 BANCROFT’S BETTER HALF FIRST ROW: Shirley Schultz, Bonnie Konopik, Connie Lutjen, Jan Sorensen, Sharon Zwygart. SECOND ROW: Dudley Ronnenkamp, Beverly Kubik, Joan Ronnenkamp, Mona Carey, Carol Meyer, John Venner, Tim Ronnenkamp, Mark Carey, Bobbi Copple, Larry Van Kirk. THIRD ROW: Joe Sorensen, Larry Abendroth, Gerald Kubik, Marlon Vogt, David Macklin, Debbie Anderson, Rodney Schultz, Sally Lutjen, Jo Lynn Miller, Vicki Hermelbracht, Douglas Mohl, Rodney Zwygart, Bev Van Kirk, Rick Brehmer. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Kenneth Headlee, Mary Lou Vogt, Christy Johnson, Rockne Sorensen, Debi Dixon. CHORUS AND BAND RECEIVED SUPERIOR AT CONTEST FIRST ROW: Mr. Kenneth Headlee, Paula Anderson, Linda Redding, Roxanne Johnson, Lorraine Lase, Susan Buchholz, Rodney Schultz, Robert Sorensen, Gerald Kubik, Nancy Gerch, Sandy Marr, Joan Petersen, Connie Lutjen, Shirley Schultz. SECOND ROW: Sally Lutjen, Janelle Miller, Bev Van Kirk, Karen Ross, Roxanne Metzger, Randy Miller, Larry Van Kirk, Dan Marr, Judy Russman, Nancy Neel, Jan Sorensen, Mary Lou Vogt, Connie Hermelbracht. THIRD ROW: Mary Leitow, Christy Johnson, Karmen Tonjes, Carma Pagels, Debbie Wegner, Chuck Tietz, Dudley Ronnenkamp, Dean Tietz, Debi Dixon, Bobbi Copple, Sandra Wegner, Joan Ronnenkamp, Bonnie Konopik, Debbie Anderson, Becky Schilling. FIRST ROW: Mr. Kenneth Headlee, Paula Anderson, Linda Redding, Roxanne Johnson, Lorraine Lase, Susan Buchholz, Nancy Gerch, Joan Petersen, Connie Lutjen, Sandy Marr. SECOND ROW: Mary Leitow, Janelle Miller, Bev Van Kirk, Karen Ross, Roxanne Metzger, Judy Russman, Nancy Neel, Jan Sorensen, Mary Lou Vogt, Connie Hermelbracht. THIRD ROW: Sally Lutjen, Christy Johnson, Karmen Tonjes, Carma Pagels, Debbie Wegner, Debi Dixon, Bobbi uopple, Sandra Wegner, Joan Ronnenkamp, Bonnie Konopik, Debbie Anderson, Becky Schilling. 'Madrigal: Debbie Wegner, Bev Van Kirk, Sally Lutjen, Mary Lou Vogt, Jan Sorensen, Bobbi Copple, Rodney Schultz, Gerald Kubik, Chuck Tietz, Jay Copple, Dean Tietz. Freshmen Sextet: Paula Anderson, Susan Buchholz, Karen Ross, Joan Petersen, Becky Schilling, Karmen Tonjes. Dirty Dozen: Sandy Marr, Connie Lutjen, Debi Dixon, Joan Ronnenkamp, Debbie Anderson, Mary Leitow, Roxanne Metzger, Janelle Miller, Shirley Schultz, Bonnie Konopik, Lorraine Lase. The Girls Trio worked hard all year and brought home a superior rating from contest. They are Bev Van Kirk, Jan Sorensen, and Mary Lou Vogt. Bruce Chalmers, Gerald Kubik, staggers and falls when an unknown person shoots him from behind the secret door. Ellen Trager, Sally Lutjen, watches from behind the desk while Mrs. Morton, Chris Johnson, thinking that the dummy played by Janelle Miller is Mrs. Trager, strikes her over the head with a flashlight. Alfred, Dean Tietz, sneaks out of the secret door and is ready to strangle the blind Mrs. Trager, Sandy Marr, but is stopped when he hears someone coming. STOP YOU’RE CAST OF Chuck Tietz Jan Sorensen . Jay Copple . . . Gerald Kubik Christy Johnson Allan Roth . . Sally Lutjen Sandy Marr . . Mary Lou Vogt Robert Sorensen Bev Van Kirk Connie Lutjen Rodney Schultz Debi Dixon . . Miss Kell, Mary Lou Vogt, secretly searches for the diary of the late Kenneth Trager among his books while Ellen Trager waits off stage for ner cue. Mrs. Morton and Alfred drag Miss Kell out of the living room when no one is around to see them do it. 16 Baines, Robert Sorensen, waits for the murderer to appear after he sets a plot against him. KILLING ME CHARACTERS .................. Ted Lifton ........................Corrine ......................... Casey ................Bruce Chalmers ...................Mrs. Morton ................ Larry Wilcox ................ Ellen Trager ................... Mrs. Trager .....................Miss Kell ........................ Baines ..........................Marge ...........................Fran ...........................Fred ...................Girl In a fit of jealousy, Mrs. Morton stabs Miss Kell in the back. A moment of joy for Ellen Trager when she finds that Larry Wilcox, Allan Roth, is alive and safe. It's over! It’s over 1 It’s over and it's great to be alive! FRONT ROW: Jan Sorensen, Bev Van Kirk, Bobbi Copple, Debbie Wej Debi Dixon, Shirley Schultz, Mary Lou Vogt, Carma Pagels, SECONJ ROW: Judy Russman, Joan Petersen, Karen Ross, Linda Redding, Mary Leitow, Nancy Gerch, Ellen Gatzemeyer, Lynette Brehmer, Karmen Tonjes, Sharon Witt. THIRD ROW: Janelle Miller, Debbie Anderson, Sharon Zwygart, Bonnie Konopik, Parri Tietz, Roxanne Metzger, Lorraine Lase, Nancy Neel, Paula Anderson, Sandy Marr. FOURTH ROW: Becky Schilling, Connie Hermelbracht, Sally Lutjen, Christy Johnson, Connie Lutjen, SPONSORS--Mrs. Joe Alexander and Carolyn Witt, Joan Ronnenkamp Roxanne Johnson, Sandra Wegner, Susan Buchholz. BACKERS OF THE GREAT TEAMS The Pep Club started out the year with 37 members cheering our boys to victory. Seventeen girls attended all the games and received chevrons at the Athletic Banquet. Other members received a bar and the freshman girls received an emblem. Officers were selected at our first meeting and were selected as follows: Bonnie Konopik, President; Sharon Zwygart, Vice-President; and Sally Lutjen, Secretary-Treasurer. Mrs. Joe Alexander and Carolyn Witt were sponsors and put up with the Pep Club on the bus to and from the games. Joan Ronnenkamp working on some posters for the game. 18 Senior Cheerleaders-Bobbi Copple, Debbie Wegner, Shirley Schultz, Debi Dixon. Sandy Marr, Karen Ross, and Sally Lutjen gave'an oral interpretation of prose literature. Sandy received a superior at the contest. Television news commentaries were given by Allan Roth and John Ortmann. Allan rated excellent. FINE The one act-play, No Greater Love, was presented at the Logan Valley Contest at Newcastle, and received a good. It was a drama portraying the internal struggle of a young doctor who was trying to choose between riches and fame, and loyalty to his family and friends. The play cast included Ellen Gatzemeyer, Mary Leitow, Connie Lutjen, John Bring, and Dean Tietz. The play, as well as all the other dramatics entries, was directed by Mrs. Glenn Schilling. Poetry readings were presented by Roxanne Metzger and Robert Sorensen. Robert rated excellent. Alan Roth, rated superior, and Terry Mohl, rated excellent, took part in group discussion. Karmen Tonjes and Pam Tietz gave interpretive public addresses. Pam received a good. loan Ronnenkamp received a superior, for her extemporaneous speech. ARTS? Robert Sorensen, Doug Mohl, Lyn-ette Brehmer, and Christy Johnson starred in the one-act drama, The Half Hour , which was chosen for the reading at the Logan Valley Contest. The reading was also presented at the district contest at Wayne. It was rated as good at both places. 21 The librarians are Connie Hermelbracht, Lynette Brehmer, Mrs. Alexander, and Cnristy Johnson. UNSKILLED LABOR The Eyes of Innocence? The Annual Staff members are FRONT ROW: Janelle Miller, ass’t editor; Bonnie Konopik, editor; Mr. Urwiler, sponsor. SECOND ROW: Robin Munderloh, Bev Van Kirk, Jan Sorensen, Connie Lutjen, Allan Roth. THIRD ROW: Debbie Anderson, Christy Johnson, Sally Lutjen, Debi Dixon, Joan Ronnenkamp, Dale Ruehling. - Dale Ruehling, Doug Echtenkamp, Alan Simon -sen, and Gene Pagels, were members of the one mile relay, who participated in the state track meet. Jim Fuller participated in the shot put category. They are shown with their coacn, Mr. Phillip Moore. Gene Page Is was the basketball captain for the 1967- 68 season. , , L i Ei i i Jl i HONOR SOCIETY Alan Simonsen was selected as first team basketball player in the Logan Valley All-Conference. John Bring and Gene Pagels were honorary captains of this season's football team. Jim Fuller and Reg Roth were chosen for the Logan Valley All-Conference football team. 24 PIGSKIN PERFORMERS SKIN THREE FIRST ROW: Doug Mohl, Larry Van Kirk, Robert Sorensen, Lowell Molting, Gene Pagels, Reg Roth, Jim Fuller. SECOND ROW: Head Coach--Mr. Phillip Moore, Assistant Coach--Mr. Darrell Jochum, John Bring, Larry Lill, Brad Buchholz, Jay Copple, Dale Ruehling, Rodney Zwygart, Mike Kummerfeld, Joel Bring, Rick Brehmer--Student Trainer. THIRD ROW: Doug Echtenkamp, Terry Mohl, Cliff Gatzemeyer, Galen Petersen, Randy Schilling, Gordon Sorensen, Chuck Tietz. SEASON'S RECORD Bancroft Opponents 18 Rosalie 12 25 Walthill 20 0 C.C. Reserves 6 2 Beemer 19 12 Homer 6 6 Decatur 21 0 Newcastle 31 0 Winnebago 18 This year's showing on the gridiron produced a total of 17 lettermen from 22 eligible players. The Bulldogs had a total of 791.5 yards gained on 180 carries for an average of 4.39 yards per carry. Jim Fuller had the most tackles with 59 unassisted tackles, while Dale Ruehling was the highest yard gainer with 313.5 yards. High scoring player was Reg Roth with 24 points. John Bring and Gene Pagels were voted as honorary team co-captains. The coaches of the Logan Valley Conference selected Reg Roth and Jim Fuller as First-Team All-Conference players. The ferocious Bulldogs ended the season with a record of three wins and five losses. Coach Moore and John Bring discussing next play. A charity line pose. The Flying Mare? ROUNDBALLERS WIN SIXTEEN Bancroft's season record reached a mark of 16 wins and 6 losses. The highlight of the season was the District championship campaign, which proved that the Bulldogs were really best when they captured the first place trophy, enabling them to go on to the Regional Tournament. Two other first place trophies were added to the BHS collection when the Bulldogs won both the Logan Valley Tournament and the Rosalie Invitational Tournament. The 1967-'68 basketball season produced eight let-termen. Reg Roth, who tallied 333 points for an average of 15 points per game; Alan Simonsen, who was selected for the first team Logan Valley All-Conference led in field goal shooting with 45% and averaged 14 rebounds per game; Dale Ruehling, who had the best free throw percentage with 68%; Gene Page Is, who was selected honorary captain; Randy Schilling, Dean Tietz, Joe Sorensen, and Robert Sorensen. Simonsen goes up for a rebound. Dale, above the maddening crowds, A blue chip smile. FRONT ROW: COACH--Mr. Tushla, Dale Ruehling, Randy Schilling, Alan Simonsen, Gene Pagels, Reg Roth, ASS'T COACH--Mr. Moore, Ricky Brehmer. SECOND ROW: Joel Bring, Rodney Zwyeart, Doug Mohl, Dean Tietz, Robert Sorensen, Joe Sorensen, Allan Roth, Mike Kummerfeld, Rockne Sorensen. THIRD ROW: Fred Basset, Larry Li 11, Doug Echtenkamp, Galen Petersen, Chuck Tietz, Rodney Tietz, Randy Miller, Randy Bray. Bancroft Opponents 46 West Point 56 56 Lyons 46 90 Herman 45 51 Decatur 56 51 Rosalie 42 60 Decatur 42 66 Beemer 53 71 Newcastle 46 71 Sacred Heart 62 49 Uehling 56 60 Walthill 65 Simonsen jumps for the ball. Bancroft Opponents 58 Newcastle 47 51 Winnebago 39 50 Rosalie 44 94 Beemer 60 79 Winnebago 64 83 Homer 67 55 Emerson 57 88 Pender 54 72 Pilger 50 84 Sacred Heart 71 53 Hartington 70 Pagels tries for a rebound. TRACK STARS Coach Phillip Moore, assisted by Darrell Jochum and student trainer, Bob Sorensen, spent many hours preparing the 1968 team for the track; and as a result, seven of the sixteen squad members lettered for their efforts. AlanSimon-sen lettered in the shot put, mile relay, 220-yard dash, and discus; Gene Pagels in the 440-yard dash and the mile relay; John Bring in the mile run; Jim Fuller in the shot put; Dale Ruehling in the high jump, pole vault, 220-yard dash, and the mile relay; and Joel Bring in the two-mile run. The track squad participated in five major track meets this year; Midland Relays at Fremont, Decatur Invitational, the Logan Valley Conference Meet at Wayne, the District Meet at Norfolk, and the State Meet at Kearney. The highlight of the season was when Alan Simonsen, Gene Pagels, Dale Ruehling, Doug Echtenkamp, and Jim Fuller received first place ratings at the District Meet qualifying for the State Meet. Dale Ruehling participates in the broad jump. John Bring, was the mile sprinter. OF ’68 Dale Ruehling gets last minute instructions from Darrell Jochum. Randy Miller prepares for the 880 yard relay. ACTIVITIES TAKE YOUR MEDICINE Miss Finkledink, Sally Lutjen, flirting with Mr. Dodson. For some reason, Mr. Dodson just wasn't impressed. When Mr. Dodson, Dean Tietz, starts breathing hard (snoring) an oxygen tent is rushed to his rescue. Henry K. Dodson . . Angela Warren . . . Dr. William Jackson . Miss Holt............ Patricia Pryor. . . . Dorothy Carleton . . Charlotte Nelson . . Jack Benson .... Jonathan Puckett . . Miss Cordelia Puckett Miss Dovie Finkledink Dodie Blake .... Hoofendyke........... Interns ............. Girl................. Boy . . ............. Visitors............. . . . . Dean Tietz . . Shirley Schultz . . . . Chuck Graff . . Sharon Zwygart . . . Debi Dixon . . Debbie Wegner . . . Bobbi Copple .... Allan Roth . . Robert Sorensen . . Bonnie Konopik . . . Sally Lutjen . Debbie Anderson . . . Dale Ruehling , . Larry Abendrotn and Gordon Sorensen . . Christy Johnson , . . Rodney Schultz . . . Lorraine Lase and Janelle Miller Mr. Puckett, Robert Sorensen, gets a good shot of castor oil when he was really expecting water. Hoofendyke, Dale Ruehling, attacks Mr. Dodson in a fit of madness. Nurse Blake, Debbie Anderson, accidentally The boy, Rodney takes visitor's, Shirley Schultz, temperature. Schultz, begs for Mr. Puckett's candy. Mr. Puckett accidentally falls out of bed while Interns, Larry Abendroth and Gordon Sorensen, trying to avoid his spinster sister’s annoying An intern holds back Hoofendyke carry Mr. Puckett to surgery. attention. as he attemps to kill Mr. Dodson. ’68 ATHLETIC BANQUET ’68 Mr. He ad lee receives his Good Guy award from Joe Sorensen. The faculty and coaches enjoy a leisurely meal. The 1967-'68 Athletic Banquet was held April 26 at the school gym. A delicious meal, served by the Zion Ladies Aid, was followed by the presentation of awards with Mr. Moore presenting the football and track awards, Mr. Tushla, the basketball awards, and Carolyn Witt the pep club awards. Mr. Headlee received a sweater from the members of the music department for the fine job he did at the music contest in Wayne. A dance was held after the banquet. 32 Mr. Tushla-a coach's final tribute. Jim Fuller receives his football award from Coach Moore. The Seniors working!!! HOMECOMING ’68 Bonnie Konopik and Gene Pagels reigned at BHS's second annual Homecoming. Jim Fuller and Shirley Schultz were senior attendants to the king and queen. Rockne Sorensen, Carma Pagels--freshmen attendants; Jan Sorensen, Charles Tietz- -sophomore attendants; and Debbie Wegner and Dale Ruehling—junior attendants. Getting revenge before the game. Hard work and much preparation was climaxed with the second annual Homecoming of BHS which was held October 20. On Thursday evening the students of BHS met at the school and journeyed downtown with a customary snake dance. After the pep rally the group followed by a battered car continued to the park. At the park the Homer dummy was thrown into the fire. A wiener roast was enjoyed by all. Friday evening the public was invited to the school gym where Mr. Urwiler, master of ceremonies, introduced the royalty. The freshman attendants were Carma Pagels and Rockne Sorensen, sophomores were Jan Sorensen and Charles Tietz, and the junior attendants were Debbie Wegner and Dale Ruehling. The senior candidates were Bonnie Konopik, Shirley Schultz, Gene Pagels, and Jim Fuller. Nancy Sorensen, the queen of '67, crowned Bonnie Konopik as queen. Paul Manning, the king of '67 crowned Gene Pagels as the mS Rockne Sorensen, Randy Bray, Rodney Tietz, Joel Bring, and Ricky Brehmer were responsible for making the dummy. 33 PROM 68” Sponsors of the Junior and Senior classes discuss the evening’s proceedings. Theme. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. 34 Get thee behind me Satan. Mrs. Grasses’ chicken noodle soup. Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake. The theme chosen for the Prom was Fantasy of the Sea . The gym was beautifully decorated as the bottom of the sea. The south wall featured a coral reef and Davey Jones' Locker. An assortment of sea animals, treasure chests, and a sunken boat also decorated the gym. For entertainment Jan Sorensen, Bev Van Kirk, Connie Lutjen, Galen Petersen, Jay Copple, and Charles Tietz gave a dialogue entitled Mutiny on the Bounty Ship . The music for the prom was furnished by The Fay Hoagan Experiment. They proved to be a very popular combo. And Lot's wife turned to a pillar of salt. The girls worked very hard at painting fish. The letters for the theme are cut out. 35 B-CLUB AND INITIATION FIRST ROW: Larry Van Kirk, Gene Pagels, John Brine. SECOND ROW: Alan Simonsen, Wayne Leimer, Gary Gatzemeyer, Reg Roth, Doug Mohl, Dale Ruehling, Gordon Sorensen. THIRD ROW: Lowell Nolting, Jim Fuller, Robert Sorensen, Larry Abendroth, Terry Mohl, Randy Schilling, Mr. Tushla--Sponsor. Dean Tietz watches as a raid is called. Gene Pagels represents the B-Club as he throws the dummy into the fire. The boys provide the dinner music during the lunch hour. The teachers enjoy getting their shoes polished several times a day. UNDERGRADS JUNIORS LOOKING AHEAD Debbie Anderson Gerald Kubik Allan Roth Christy Johnson Darrell Jochum, Sponsor Daryle Urwiler, Sponsor Twenty-three eager juniors enrolled for the 1967-'68 school year. They first elected officers which are as follows: Dale Ruehling-president; Randy Schilling-vice-president; Debi Dixon-secret ary-treasurer, ana Wayne Leimer-news reporter. Debbie Wegner ana Dale Ruehling represented the juniors at Homecoming in October. In December, the juniors took part in County Government Day at West Point. Debi Dixon and Ranay Schilling were chosen girl and boy staters. Among the eleven boys that participated in sports, four lettered. They are Doug Mohl, Randy Schilling, Gordon Sorensen, and Dale Ruehling. Bobbi Copple, Debi Dixon, and Debbie Wegner, tne varsity Cheerleaders from our class, faithfully cheered our boys to victory. Several members of the class also participated in the Jr. -Sr. class play and the operetta. The main event of the year for the juniors was putting on the prom on May 10. The juniors spent many nectic hours working on the prom Fantasy of the Sea. ' The gym was transformed into an under water aquarium which included different sea creatures and sunken treasures. All the juniors were well rewarded by seeing their job well done. Eddie Molvig Larry Abendroth Bobbi Copple Sally Lutjen Russell Novak Doug Mohl Debbie Wegner Joan Ronnenkamp Robin Munderloh David Macklin Janelle Miller Rodney Schultz Gordon Sorensen Terry Mohl The juniors find literature interesting. Lorraine Lase SOPHOMORES IN PROGRESS Richard Albrecht, Mrs. Glenn Mary Leitow Betty Leimer Sponsor Schilling, Sponsor Cliff Gatzemeyer Mike Kummerfeld Twenty-one students were enrolled as sophomores at the beginning of the 1967-'68 school term. Their executive branch was as follows: Head Boss-Jan Sorensen; Second Head Boss-Connie Lutjen; Secretary and Penny Packer-Bev Van Kirk; News Reporter-Rodney Zwygart. Of course, they were all anxious to have a party, so they started the year by having a gym party to welcome the freshmen. The lettermen were as follows: Brad Buch-holz, Jay Copple, Doug Echtenkamp, Chuck Tietz, Rodney Zwygart, and Galen Petersen. A word of gratitude goes to all the other sophomore boys that participated in sports. Bev Van Kirk, JanSorensen, and Mary Lou Vogt led cheers for the reserve basketball team. Jan Sorensen and Chuck Tietz represented the royal couple on BHS's Homecoming. All in all the sophomores had a great year with their sponsors, Mrs. Schilling and Mr. Jan Sorensen Albrecht. Connie Lutjen Bev Van Kirk Rodney Zwygart I i Brad Buchholz Mary Lou Vogt Pam Tietz The sophies prepare their next English assignment. Jay Copple Sandy Marr Chuck Tietz Galen Petersen Randy Miller Roger Vogt Connie Roxanne Metzger Hermelbracht Douglas Gardell Petersen Echtenkamp FRESHMEN COMPLETE THEIR FIRST YEAR Mr. Phillip Moore, Sponsor Rodney Tietz Carma Pagels Karmen Tonjes Joan Petersen Twenty-four students were enrolled in the freshman class last fall. They elected Rodney Tietz as class president, Carma Pagels as vice-president, Karmen Tonjes as secretary-treasurer, and Joan Petersen as news reporter. Mr. Phillip Moore was their class -sponsor. Homecoming attendants were Carma Pagels and Rockne Sorensen. The lettermen for the freshman class were Joel Bring and Ricky Brehmer. Carma Pagels represented the class as reserve cheerleader. The class enjoyed a trip to the Fremont Lakes and a show on the 24th of May. Nancy Neel Dan Marr Sandra Wegner Linda Redding Sharon Witt Rockne Sorensen Becky Schilling Susan Buchholz Dudley Ronnenkamp Roxanne Johnson Joel Bring Paula Anderson John Ortmann Randy Bray Nancy Gerch Larry Lill Judy Russman Karen Ross Fred Bassett Ricky Brehmer Mrs. Xavier Bonneau, teacher Terrence Marr Nyla Jeppson Brenda Larsen Cindy Schwedhelm Thomas Tushla THIRD GRADE Colette Flock Michael Wegner Peggy Anderson Micnelle Roth Donald Larsen Thomas Lutjen Randall Mackey Teresa Russman Bradley Konicek Mark Hultquist f SECOND GRADE Mrs. Henry Leriger, teacher Sidnev Farewell Jerala Bring Nathan Bray Terry Bargmann Michael Samson Jean Graff Betty Anderson Micnael Beutler Kaylene Beckmann Aaron Buchholz Robert Larsen Jeffrey Munderloh Diane Marr David Hultquist Viola Raasch Penny Simonsen Jeffrey Larsen KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST Mark Russman Scott Newell Scott Urwiler Roy Carlson Regina Raasch Miss Norene Steinhoff, teacher Ritchie Lutjen Kevin Schwedhelm Jaccie Muller Mrs. Robert Kai, teacher Melanie Flock Curtis Buchholz Daniel Abendroth Annette Mohl Richard Marr Randal Farewell Teresa Wegner The first grade enjoy their music class. 46 Linda Samuelson Connie Larsen Kimberly Bargmann Terri Larsen Kellee Konicek Donna Gentrup Paula Simonsen Jeffrey Hultquist GRADUATION EIGHTEEN GRADUATES RECEIVE THEIR DIPLOMAS Girl and Boy Stater--Debi Dixon and Randy Schilling--do the honor of leading the graduates. Lynette Brehmer John Bring Jim Fuller Ellen Gatzemeyer Gary Gatzemeyer Charles Graff Bonnie Konopik Lowell Nolting Gene Pagels Reg Roth Shirley Schultz Alan Simonsen Joe Sorensen Robert Sorensen Dean Tietz Larry Van Kirk Rodney Witt Sharon Zwygart Randy Schilling lends a hand to Sharon Zwygart as she mounts the steps to the platform. CLASS FLOWERS: Red and White Roses CLASS COLORS: Crimson and Creme CLASS MOTTO: The past forever gone, The future still our own. 48 Sharon Zwygart, Salutatorian, speaks Ellen Gatzemeyer-officially graduated. about Our Challenges: Past,. Present, and Future. 49 Congratulations are offered. 50 THOSE WHO HELPED US. FARMER'S ELEVATOR CO. R.C. Conrad Ph. 648-3311 Bancroft, Nebraska HANSEN WELDING Bancroft, Nebraska Ph. 648-7481 VOGT'S SERVICE STATION Auto Laundry-Wheel Balancing Ph. 648-7951 Bancroft, Nebraska PEE WEE CORNER SERVICE For All Your Car Needs NEEL OIL CO. 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