Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1971 volume:

THE BULLDOG 1971 An Annual Publication Of BANCROFT HIGH SCHOOL BANCROFT, NEBRASKA ANNUAL STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY Editor--Sandy Wegner Genelli Studios--Sioux City, Iowa Assist. Editor—Vicki Hermelbracht National School Photos--Fremont, Nebr. Business Manager--Sharon Witt Ted Huettmann— Wisner News Chronicle Assist. Business Manager—Kris Larsen Dick Lindberg—West Point Republican Copy Editor--Dixie Graff Myron Vogt—Bancroft, Nebraska Photographers--Judy Russman, Karmen Tonjes Staff Members--Nancy Hermelbracht, Bev Schilling, Jeanne Doht, Carol Meyer Advisor--Mrs. Renander DEDICATION We, the Annual Staff of 1971 Dedicate This Annual to We dedicate this annual to Mr. Echtenkamp, a former teacher and superintendent at Bancroft Public School. We remember him for all his hard work and seventeen years of dedication to our school. Presently he is Business Manager and Placement Director of Northeast Nebraska Technical College at Norfolk, Nebraska. MR . KENNETH J . ECHTENKAMP We dedicate this annual to Jorge Beraun, an exchange student from Huancayo, Peru. He spent the 1970-71 school year with us at Bancroft High School. Jorge's reason for coming to the United States was to learn our language and study our customs. He has enriched the lives of the students by giving them first hand information on his country. He plans to attend the University of North Dakota next fall and major in language. FOOTBALL BANCROFT BULLDOGS. FRONT ROW: Merlyn Vogt, Jerry Burhoop-Student Managers, Larry Gerch, Rick Brehmer, Tim Ronnenkamp, Brad Heise, Steve Sorensen, Ivan Heise, Joel Bring, John Vogt, Scott Russman, John Venner, Student Manager. SECOND ROW: Mr. Bob Rabe-Coach, Bob Lutjen, Tom Bassett, Steve Novak, Bob Ronnenkamp, Arlan Petersen, Marlon Vogt, Cliff Heise, John Zwygart, Glenn Newell, Mr. Randy Olson-Ass't Coach. THIRD ROW: Rock Sorensen, Mark Carey, Doug Doht, Dave Soil, Ralph Newell, Fred Bassett, Lonnie Leitow, Jeff Bring, Chris Copple, Gaylin Elssasser. BACK ROW: Mark Nietz, Duane Tietz, Larry Lill, Jack Waite, Todd Simonsen, Bob Roth, Delmar Soli, Glen Rodick, Dan Marr. The Bancroft Bulldogs completed one of their most successful seasons in recent history. The Bulldogs held a 7-1 season losing only to class C Homer. Hard work and team spirit paid off in many ways. Included was a Homecoming victory, and state wide recognition. The Bulldogs were rated sixth in the state by the Lincoln Journal, and seventh by the Omaha World Herald. The biggest thrill came on October 22nd, when the Bulldogs invaded Winnebago, and walked away with the Logan Valley Conference Championship. It was a great day for the team, the school, and all the fans that stuck with the team through some dry years. “Logan Valley Champs” SENIOR FOOTBALL STARS. FRONT ROW: Larry Lill, Fred Bassett, Dan Marr, Cliff Heise, Jack Waite. BACK ROW: Joel Bring, Rick Brehmer, Rockne Sorensen. BASKETBALL BANCROFT BULLDOGS. FRONT ROW: Arlan Petersen—Student Manager, John Vogt, Tim Ronnenkamp, Rick Breh-mer, Jeff Bring, John Zwygart, Stan Wegner, John Venner, Larry Gerch. SECOND ROW: Lonnie Leitow, Mark Carey, Marlin Munderloh, Bob Roth, Todd Simonsen, Rod Tietz, Larry Lill, Duane Tietz, Mark Pagels, Doug Doht. BACK ROW: Mr. Randy Olson—B-Team Coach, Bob Ronnenkamp, Chris Copple, David Soil, Cliff Heise, Delmer Soli, Rock Sorensen, Marlon Vogt, Chuck Redding, Steve Sorensen, Mr. Robert Tushla—Varsity Coach. SCORES BANCROFT OPP. 47 Cedar Bluffs 52 49 Lyons 53 73 Decatur 48 70 Rosalie 49 48 Snyder 69 56 Sacred Heart 60 73 Dodge 83 51 Walthill 54 61 Beemer 46 70 Winnebago 68 46 Decatur 39 47 Pender 60 CO-CHAMPIONS VARSITY SQUAD: John Zwygart, Cliff Heise, Delmer Soli, Bob Roth, Todd Simonsen, Rod Tietz, Larry Li 11, Rock Sorensen, Jeff Bring, Rick Brehmer. Mr. Randy Olson--Asst. Coach. Mr. Robert Tushla--Coach. Arlan Petersen— Student Manager. The year started out with our team playing new opponents in the conference. Mr. Tushla coached the varsity squad while Mr. Olson held down the B-Team. In an exciting overtime game we won over Winnebago 70-68. With this victory we tied with Winnebago for first place in the conference. The varsity placed 2nd at the Rosalie Invitational, Walthill Invitational and at the Rosalie Classic. The B-Team placed second in a tournament in Pender. They had a season record of 6 wins and 7 losses. BASEBALL BASEBALL. FRONT ROW: Larry Gerch, Rick Brehmer, Jeff Bring, John Zwygart, Tim Ronnenkamp, Jerry Bur-hoop, Stan Wegner. BACK ROW: John Ortmann-Student Manager, Chris Copple, Doug Doht, Delmer Soil, Todd Simonsen, Rod Tietz, Rock Sorensen, Coach Bob Rabe. John Zwygart was the most valuable player in the 70-71 baseball season with a .414 batting average and a 2-2 pitching season. Rick Brehmer followed with a . 336 batting average. Tim Ronnekamp scored the most runs with 10. Rock Sorensen won the pitching crown with a 3-2 season and a 1.95 earned run average. He allowed 20 hits in 36 innings pitched. BOY’S TRACK The 70-71 track season was a busy one with the boys participating in 6 track meets. We placed 2nd at the Beemer Quadrangular, 8th at the South Sioux City Invitational, and 10th at the Missouri Valley Relays. In the Conference track meet we received two first places. Jack Waite won first place in the Triple Jump and established a new conference record. The other first place was the Freshman Relay consisting of Steve Sorensen, Dave Soil, Duane Tietz, and Scott Russman. In the District track meet we sent two boys to state by winning first place. They were Joe Bring and Jack Waite. Joe won the two mile run and Jack won the Triple Jump and set a new district record. Jack Waite was voted team Captain, Outstanding Senior, and Most Valuable Player. Outstanding players voted were: Juniors—Bob Roth, Sophomores—Marlon Vogt, Freshmen--Steve Sorensen. Twenty-two lettermen were named out of the 39-man squad. There were 10 school records broken this year as Bancroft had the most talent on the track squad for some years. 10 AND GIRL’S Eleven girls went out for the Girls' Track Team this year. At the District Meet at Plainview, Marsha Mohl placed first in Discus, and second in Shot Put which qualified her for state. Each of the eleven girls lettered. All in all we had a rewarding year. VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL. FRONT ROW: Mr. Shannon—Coach, Colleen Russmann, Nancy Hermelbracht, Bev Kubik, Carma Pagels, Kim Larsen, Nancy Bring, Mr. Headlee—Coach. SECOND ROW: Linda Redding, Marsha Mohl, Barb Beutler, Vickie Hermelbracht, Debbie Miller, Bev Schilling, Sandra Peterson. BACK.ROW: Karen Ross, Marlys Leifert, Holly Tonjes, Karmen Tonjes, Lanelle Metzger, Carol Meyer. Our volleyball season started out with 19 girls participating, coached by Byron Sharmon and Ken Headlee. The varsity record was 4 wins and 7 losses. The reserve record was 1 win and 4 losses. We placed second in the Logan Valley Conference Tournament. High scorer for the year on the varsity squad was Lanelle Metzger with 58 points. Vicki Hermelbracht was high scorer on the reserve squad with 25 points. Happiness is Homecoming was the theme chosen by the Pep Club for our 5th annual Homecoming held October 23, 1970. On Tuesday evening the cheerleaders led a snake dance downtown to the pep rally. A bonfire was held later at the park. Friday evening during half time activities the band, under direction of Mr. Ken Headlee, played various selections. Mr. Tushla, Master of Ceremonies, announced attendants from each class. Jeanne Doht and Chris Copple-Freshmen; Marlys Leifert and Delmer Soli-Sophomore; JoLynn Miller and Bob Lutjen-Junior. Senior candidates were Nancy Gerch, Carma Pagels, Rod Tietz, and Rick Brehmer. Connie Lutjen, the Queen of '70, crowned Carma Pagels as Queen. Jay Copple, the King of '70, crowned Rick Brehmer as King. Following our 20-13 victory over Newcastle, a dance was held at the gym. PICTURED BELOW: Bob Lutjen, Nancy Gerch, JoLynn Miller, Carma Pagels, Rick Brehmer, Rod Tietz, Marlys Leifert, Delmer Soli, Jeanne Doht, and Chris Copple. JR. CLASS PLAY — HILLBILLY WEDDIN’ Hillbilly Weddin was performed November 24, 1970 by the Junior Class. Director, Mr. Richard Albrecht was assisted by Vicki Hermelbracht and Todd Simonsen. A matinee was performed that afternoon for the student body. That evening, a large crowd was seated in the gym when the curtain opened for Act I. Lunch was served by the Seniors after the evening performance. HOLIDAY MEMORIES The Seniors hosted a formal Christmas Dance for the students and their dates on December 23, 1970. The theme, Holiday Memories was carried out by the decorations in the gym. Santa was on hand to pass out the gifts. The Blue Image provided the music for the dance. SR. CLASS PLAY — MAGIC TOUCH The Senior Class chose the comedy Magic Touch for their class play. The play was presented April 16 under the direction of Mr. Roger Monroe and Mrs. Randy Olson, practice teacher. A matinee was held that afternoon. After many hours of hard work the play was a great success. The Juniors served lunch after the evening performance. ATHLETIC BANQUET Follow the Stars to Success: was the theme chosen for the 1970-'71 Athletic Banquet held April 30 in the school gym. Awards were announced for the various sports and Pep Club. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the 1971 -'72 Varsity Cheerleaders by Mrs. Renander. A dance was held in the music room following the Banquet. TAHITIAN HOLIDAY The Juniors treated everyone to a Tahitian Holiday - the theme of the 1971 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. The Juniors transformed the gym into a Tahitian island, complete with palm trees, a fountain, and a eight-foot Tiki God, which ruled over the evening. A delicious meal was prepared by the Juniors' mothers and served by sophomores Marlys Leifert, Barb Beutler, Jenni Munder-loh, Delmer Soil, Glenn Newell, and Brian Buchholz. Music was furnished by the Iron Horse. CONCERT BAND FRONT ROW: Beverly Kubik, Mona Carey, Dudley Ronnenkamp, Karlene Carlson, Susan Venner, Brian Munderloh, Dixie Graff, Trudy Jeppson, Vicki Hermelbracht. SECOND ROW: Marlon Vogt, Mark Carey, John Venner, Carina Pagels, Jeanne Doht, Mick Samuelson, Debra Van Kirk, Trudy Wigg, Jim Marr, Holly Tonjes, Carol Meyer, Kristine Macklin. THIRD ROW: Delmer Soli, Chris Copple, Maurice Plambeck, Jack Waite, Tim Ronnenkamp, Sandra Peterson, Jo Lynn Miller, Karen Ross, Merlyn Vogt. BACK ROW: Mr. Kenneth He adlee-Instructor, Sue Ann Ronnenkamp, Rockne Sorensen, Marlys Leifert, Kim Larsen. PEP BAND PEP BAND: FRONT ROW: Larry Gerch, Kim Larsen, Mark Carey, Mick Samuelson, John Venner. SECOND ROW: Chris Copple, Mr. Headlee, Dudley Ronnen-kamp, Jack Waite, Marlon Vogt. BACK ROW: Mona Carey, Bev Kubik, Carma Pagels. BOY’S GLEE FRONT ROW: Larry Gerch, Jim Marr, John Vogt, Arlan Petersen, Marlon Vogt, John Venner, Chuck Redding, Chris Copple. SECOND ROW: Stan Wegner, Mark Carey, Doug Doht, Dave Soil, Mark Nietz, Bob Lutjen, Steve Sorensen, Brian Buchholz. BACK ROW: Rick Brehmer, Ralph Newell, Dudley Ronnenkamp, Rock Sorensen, Rod Tietz, Todd Simonsen, Jack Waite, Bob Roth, Dan Marr, John Ortmann, Glenn Newell. GIRL’S GLEE FRONT ROW: Mr. Kenneth Headlee, Instructor, Dixie Graff, Judy Russman, Nancy Gerch, Colleen Russmann, Nancy Bring, Diane Heise, Connie Brehmer, Linda Redding, Nancy Hermelbracht. SECOND ROW: Kris Larsen, Carma Pagels, Debbi Miller, Sandy Peterson, Shirley Beckmann, Joanne Petersen, Joani Russman, Kim Larsen, Beth Daberkow, Sara Craig, Nancy Geisler. THIRD ROW: Jeanne Doht, Bev Schilling, Mary Ortmann, Mona Carey, Karmen Tonjes, Lanelle Metzger, Vicki Hermelbracht, JoLynn Miller, Nancy Waite, Paula Anderson. BACK ROW: Verna Albus, Holly Tonjes, Becky Schilling, Barb Beutler, Marlys Leifert, Melanie Munderloh, Susi Buchholz, Sharon Witt, Sandy Wegner, Bev Kubik, Karen Ross, Carol Meyer. 26 CHORUS FRONT ROW: Mr. Kenneth Headlee, Connie Brehmer, Linda Redding, Sara Craig, Beverly Kubik, Vicki Hermel-bracht, Carol Meyer, Nancy Waite, Melanie Munderloh, Nancy Hermelbracht, Joan Petersen. SECOND ROW: Paula Anderson, Sandra Wegner, Jim Marr, Larry Gerch, Glenn Newell, Arlan Petersen, Marlon Vogt, Chuck Redding, John Venner, Nancy Gerch, Judy Russman, Dixie Graff. THIRD ROW: Nancy Geisler, Sharon Witt, Rick Brehmer, Chris Copple, John Vogt, Doug Doht, Steve Sorensen, David Soil, Stan Wegner, Mark Carey, Kris Larsen, Carma Pagels, Mona Carey. BACK ROW: Jo Lynn Miller, Karen Ross, Karmen Tonjes, Rock Sorensen, Brian Buchholz, Dudley Ronnenkamp, Delmer Soil, Rod Tietz, Todd Simonsen, Jack Waite, Dan Marr, John Ortmann, Becky Schilling, Holly Tonjes. SWING CHOIR SWING CHOIR: FRONT ROW: Marlon Vogt, Judy Russman, Brian Buchholz, Linda Redding, Rick Brehmer. SECOND ROW: Karen Ross, Dudley Ronnenkamp, Beverly Kubik, Carma Pagels, Jack Waite, Jo Lynn Miller. BACK ROW: Becky Schilling, Rod Tietz, Todd Simonsen, Dan Marr, Karmen Tonjes. DECLAM One Act Play- The Lottery . Main Characters: Karen Ross, Rod Tietz, and Glen Rodick. Linda Redding-Information Public Address. Karmen Tonjes-Extemporaneous Speech. Dudley Ronnenkamp -Interpretive Public Address. Dixie Graff-Prose at Conference. Mona Carey-Original Public Address. Karen Ross-Prose at District. Holly Tonjes, Nancy Hermelbracht, Barb Beutler, Carol Meyer, Glenn Newell-Oral Interpretation of Drama at Conference. INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB. FRONT ROW: Mark Carey, Marlon Vogt, Jeff Brings TcnTef’ Mr. Randy Olson--Sponsor. SECOND ROW: John Ortmann, Dan Marr, Glen Rodick, Gary Ghssman, John Ve BACK ROW: Rock Sorensen, Rod Tietz, Todd Simonsen, Delmer Soil. The Industrial Arts Club, and honor club, was formed this year, with Mr. Olson as sponsor. Officers were: President-Rod Tietz, Vice President-Rock Sorensen, Secretary-Treasurer-John Venner, and News Reporter-Randy Bray. Members of the club built the new trophy case, and sponsored the Golden Hammer Award, which Mr. Olson later presented to Rod Tietz for his skill, interest, and ability in the field of Industrial Arts. ANNUAL STAFF ANNUAL STAFF. SEATED: Vicki Hermelbracht--Asst. Editor, Sandy Wegner—Editor. STANDING: Dixie Graff, Kris Larsen, Jeanne Doht, Judy Russman, Bev Schilling, Mrs. Renander--Advisor, Karmen Tonjes, Nancy Hermelbracht, Carol Meyer, Sharon Witt. PAPER STAFF PAPER STAFF. SEATED: Vicki Hermelbracht, Sharon Witt, Nancy Hermelbracht, Carma Pagels, Judy Russman, Dudley Ronnenkamp. STANDING: Barb Beutler, Holly Tonjes, Mrs. Renander-Sponsor, Nancy Geisler, Debbi Miller, Beth Daberkow, Karen Ross, Jack Waite, Linda Redding, Lanelle Metzger, Mrs. Schilling-Sponsor. Published monthly, the BHS Bits and Pieces was one of the things all high school students looked forward to. Editor Karen Ross and her dedicated staff worked many long hours after school, typing, proofreading, and putting the paper together. FIBRARIANS LIBRARIANS. Karmen Tonjes, Trudy Wiig, Carol Meyer, Marlys Leifert, Dudley Ronnenkamp, Mrs. Alexander-Head Librarian, Nancy Geisler, Sara Craig, Nancy Bring, Karen Ross, Dotty Anderson, Joel Bring. PEP CLUB JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS; Jeanne Doht, Barb Beutler, Marlys Leifert, and Mary Ortmann. Dotty Anderson, due to , illness, was not able to finish out her year of cheering, so Jeanne Doht, alternate cheerleader, took her place. SENIOR CHEERLEADERS. STANDING on the Victory Bell are Nancy Gerch and Judy Russman. BELOW are JoLynn Miller and Becky Schilling-Head Cheerleader. PEP-CLUB OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Carma Pagels—President. BACK ROW: Mona Carey— Vice-President, Sharon Witt—Historian, Sandy Wegner—Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Buskirk and Mrs. Renander--Sponsors. BOOSTING OUR SCHOOL PEP-CLUB. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Jo Lynn Miller, Judy Russman, Nancy Gerch, Becky Schilling. FRONT ROW: Marlys Leifert, Dixie Graff, Colleen Russman, Nancy Bring, Diane Heise, Connie Brehmer, Linda Redding, Nancy Hermelbracht, Mary Ortmann. SECOND ROW: Barb Beutler, Debbie Miller, Sandra Peterson, Shirley Beckmann, Joan Petersen, Joan Russman, Kim Larsen, Beth Daberkow, Sara Craig, Nancy Geisler, Jeanne Doht. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Renander-Sponsor, Carma Pagels, Kris Larsen, Beverly Schilling, Mona Carey, Susan Buch-holz, Lanelle Metzger, Vicki Hermelbracht, Sharon Beckmann, Nancy Waite, Miss Buskirk, Sponsor. BACK ROW: Marsha Mohl, Holly Tonjes, Verna Albus, Marjean Vogt, Karmen Tonjes, Sharon Witt, Sandy Wegner, Beverly Kubik, Karen Ross, Carol Meyer. B-CLUB FRONT ROW: Bob Rabe--Sponsor, Rick Brehmer, Tim Ronnenkamp, Bob Lutjen, Joel Bring, Brad Heise, Tom Bassett, Jerry Burhoop, Jeff Bring, John Zwygart, John Venner, Randy Olson--Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Glenn Newell, David Soil, Cliff Heise, Rock Sorensen, Doug Doht, Mark Carey, Lonnie Leitow, Marlon Vogt, Fred Bassett, Gaylin Elsasser, Randy Bray. THIRD ROW: Brian Buchholz, Duane Tietz, Delmar Soil, Bob Roth, Larry Lill, Todd Simon-sen, Rod Tietz, Jack Waite, Glen Rodick, Dan Marr HONORS GIRL STATER: Mona Carey. BOY STATER: John Zwygart. ALL STATE: Dudley Ronnenhamp and JoLynn Miller. ALL STATE FOOTBALL PU YER: Bob Roth. HONORABLE MENTION: Todd Simonsen. The Bulldogs also gathered their share of individual honors. Topping the list was Junior End, Bob Roth, who made the Class D All-State Team in both the Omaha World Herald and the Lincoln Journal. Todd Simonsen, another fine Junior, made Honorable Mention in the Omaha World Herald. The recognition received by these two was an honor shared by the school. REGENT'S WINNER: John : Ortmann. OUTSTANDING TEENAGERS OF AMERICA. BOTTOM ROW: Dixie Graff, John Zwygart. TOP ROW: Jeff Bring, Bob • FACULTY MR. TED RATERMAN— SUPERINTENDENT. This past year, we were fortunate to have been under the leadership of Mr. Ted Rat-erman-Superintendent, and Mr. Robert Tushla, Principal. This was Mr. Rater-man's first year at B. H. S., while on the contrary, Mr. Tushla has been here fourteen years. MR. ROBERT TUSHLA—PRINCIPAL. MRS. JOE ALEXANDER—Social Studies, Librarian. MR. KENNETH HEAD LEE—Music, Volleyball Coach. MRS. RANDALL OLSON— Practice Teacher-English. ENCOURAGE STUDENTS History. Commercial, Publications. MISS DOROTHY STRANDBERG— Science. MR. TED RATERMAN—Superintendent. MRS. DAVID SHOPAY— Science. MR. RANDALL OLSON—Industrial Arts, Ass't. Basketball G Football Coach, Jr. High Basketball Coach, Track Coach. MR. ROBERT RABE—English, Drivers Education, Physical Education, Football Coach, Baseball Coach. MR. ROBERT TUSHLA-- Principal, Basketball Coach, Math. SCHOOL PERSONNEL Fred Bassett, a student janitor, helps out after school. Marvin Van Kirk has been the custodian for the past two years. Mrs. Larry Bargmann is the school secretary. Mrs. Kenneth Lutjen is a teachers' aide. Mrs. Donald Carey is a teachers' aide. Mrs. Donald Hermelbracht has been assistant cook for the past seven years. Mrs. Elwin Fuller has been head cook for the past sixteen years. KINDERGARTEN KINDERGARTEN. FRONT ROW: Karie Graff, Donna Jacob, Renne Meyer, Marty Marr, Robin Fulgham, Corey Munderloh, Heather Niermann, Tina Daberkow, Miss Buskirk, Teacher. BACK ROW: Randy Bargmann, Michael Russman, Renee Abendroth, Jill Samuelson, Teresa Buchholz, Pamela Beutler, Ritchie Bruno. 42 FIRST GRADE FIRST GRADE. FRONT ROW: Thomas Hultquist, Clark Petersen, Dawn Urwiler, Debra Bassett, Scott Copper, Jean Venner, Miss Steinhoff, Teacher. BACK ROW: Patricia Daberkow, Charles Muller, Danny Larsen, Connie Beutler, Stephen Neirmann, Thomas Johnson. SECOND GRADE SECOND GRADE. FRONT ROW: Robert Anderson, Douglas Edwards, Gregory Bargmann, Stacey Hermelbracht, Michael Nottleman, Laurie Meyer, Michael Hermelbracht, Mrs. Raterman-Teacher. BACK ROW: Tammie Buchholz, Sam Bruno, Carter Urwiler, William Graff, Leslie Wiig, Renee Flock, Wade Petersen. THIRD GRADE FOURTH GRADE. FRONT ROW: Terry Edwards, Ritchie Lutjen, Annette Mohl, Jaccie Muller, Randy Bruno, Scott Urwiler, Mr. Sharmon, Teacher. BACK ROW: Marlea Raterman, Danny Abendroth, Cindy Miller, Roy Carlson, Scott Newell. THIRD GRADE. FRONT ROW: Debbie Heise, Terri Larsen, Curtis Buchholz, Marla Vogt, Jefferey Hultquist, Ricky Marr, Melanie Flock, Connie Larsen, Kimberly Bargmann, Mrs. Halsey, Teacher. BACK ROW: Kellie Konicek, Glen Tietz, Linda Samuelson, Paula Simonsen, Carla Abendroth, Teresa Wegner, Alan Jeppson, Jerry Bargmann. FOURTH GRADE FIFTH GRADE FIFTH GRADE. FRONT ROW: Micheal Beutler, Robbie Larsen, Diane Marr, Betty Anderson, Terry Bargmann, Danny Heise, David Hultquist, Rodney Heise, Nathan Bray, Miss Casey, Teacher. BACK ROW: Jerry Bring, Kevin Mackey, Jean Graff, Jeffery Larsen, John Teitz, Penny Simonsen, Aaron Buchholz, Kaylene Beckmann, Jeffery Munderloh. SIXTH GRADE SIXTH GRADE. FRONT ROW: Mark Hultquist, Bradley Konicek, Michael Wegner, Tammy Doht, Rosemary Ann Abendroth, Thomas Lutjen, Thomas Tushla, Terence Marr, Miss Jones, Teacher. BACK ROW: Randall Mackey, Brenda Larsen, Colette Flock, Michelle Roth, Nyla Jean Jeppsen, Peggy Anderson, Donald Larsen, Teresa Russman. 45 JUNIOR HIGH TOP ROW: C. Dietrich, K. Daberkow, J. Copple, G. Cooper, D. Beckmann, T. Anderson. SECOND ROW: S. Doht, N. Flock, C. Hermelbracht, D. Hultquist, J. Larsen, C. Mackey. THIRD ROW: C. Mohl, T. Munderloh, T. Petersen, M. Plam-beck, T. Raterman, D. Redding. FOURTH ROW: T. Tushla, P. Wegner, T. Zuhlke, J. Zimmerman, T. O'Meara. FIFTH ROW: D. Abendroth, T. Marr, B. Schilling, N. Munderloh. 46 TOP ROW: P. Beutler, B. Bring, K. Carlson, L. Daberkow, L Hermel-bracht, P. Hultquist. SECOND ROW: D. Marr, K. Macklin, M. Mackey, P. Larsen, ']. Konicek, T. Jeppson. THIRD ROW: C. Novak, S. Novak, N. Petersen, M. Plambeck, S. Ronnenkamp, M. Samuelson. FOURTH ROWf T. Wiig, M. Vogt, S. Venner, D. Van Kirk, K. Ton-jes. FIFTH ROW: R. Anderson, D. Munderloh, D. Olson. 47 FRESHMEN Wow, our Freshman year, never a dull moment- well except for some of the classes. It was a lot of fun, a lot of work, and really rewarding. We started off the year with the election of our class officers: President-Chris Copple; Vice President-Doug Doht; Secretary-Bev Schilling; Treasurer-Dave Soli; and News Reporter-Debbi Miller. For our first year, our activity in sports was really great. Lettermen were: Duane Tietz, Dave Soil, Doug Doht, Jerry Burhoop, Stan Wegner, Chris Copple, Scott Russman, and Steve Sorensen. Lettergirls were: Jeanne Doht, Nancy Bring, Sandra Petersen, Mary Ortmann, Beth Daberkow, Diane Heise, Debbi Miller, Kim Larsen, and Bev Schilling. Freshman B-Team cheerleaders were Mary Ortmann, and Jeanne Doht. Homecoming attendants were Jeanne Doht and Chris Copple. Due to flood waters, debris washed onto fields had to be removed. Making this our class project, we cleaned it up and replaced it in the dump. CLASS OF 1974 CLASS OFFICERS. SEATED: Doug Doht-Vice President, Chris Copple-President. STANDING: Bev Schilling-Secretary, Dave Soil-Treasurer, Debbie Miller-News Reporter. TOP ROW: C. Zuhlke, S. Wegner, ]. Vogt, D. Tietz, S. Sorensen, D. Soli. SECOND ROW: S. Petersen, J. Russman, B. Schilling, S. Glissman, D. Miller, S. Russman, Diane Heise. SOPHOMORES TOP ROW: R. Newell, M. Pag-els, M. Vogt, J. Venner, M. Mohl, C. Russman. SECOND ROW: M. Vogt, I. Heise, L. Metzger, M. Nietz, C. Meyer, M. Carey. THIRD ROW: S. Beckmann, T. Ronnenkamp, H. Tonjes, B. Munderloh, S. Beckmann. CLASS OF 1973 ‘ TOP ROW: B. Beutler, L. Leitow, C. Brehmer, B. Buchholz, N. Hermelbracht, S. Novak, SECOND ROW: D. Soil, M. Leifert, T. Bassett, G. Munder-loh, G. Newell, D. Anderson. THIRD ROW: Mr. Rabe—Sponsor, B. Heise, A. Petersen, A. Albus, C. Redding, L. Lase. The Sophomore year started out with 34 students returning for another exciting year of high school. We welcomed the Freshmen into high school with a party at the beginning of the year. At our first class meeting we elected our officers as follows: President-Mark Carey, Vice President-Delmer Soil, Secretary-Treasurer-Barb Beutler, News Reporter-Marlys Leifert with Coach Bob Rabe as our class sponsor. Barb Beutler, Marlys Leifert, and Dotty Anderson represented our class as Junior Cheerleaders. We also had several guys lettering in the various sports. We are all proud of Marsha Mohl who had the honor of representing us at the Girls State track meet. JUNIORS TOP ROW: T. Simonsen, S. Craig, M. Munderloh, K. Larsen, J. Bring, N. Waite. SECOND ROW: D. Graff, G. Rodick, R. Roth, V. Her-melbracht, G. Glissman. CLASS OF 1972 TOP ROW: J. Zwygart, J. Miller, R. Lutjen, B. Kubik, G. Elsasser, N. Geisler. SECOND ROW: B. Ronnen-kamp, R. Engelbart, M. Carey, M. Munderloh, C. Novak. The Juniors started out their 1970-71 school year with twenty-one members, later gaining one, making the grand total twenty-two. President Jeff Bring kept the bunch in line. His side-kick, Vice-President JoLynn Miller helped him during the year. They were helped by Secretary Kris Larsen, Treasurer Dixie Graff, and News Reporter Nancy Geisler. EVERYONE was kept in line by our Sponsors Miss Dorothy Stranberg and Mr. Roger Monroe. Attendants were JoLynn Miller and Bob Lutjen. JoLynn also represented our class as a varsity cheerleader during the year. Hillbilly Weddin was a great success as the Junior Class Play. Mona Carey and John Zwygart were named boy and girl staters and Dixie Graff and Todd Simonsen were named alternates. SENIORS RON TIETZ-PRESIDENT CLASS SONG: We’ve Only Just Begun 1 I NANCY GERCH-VICE-PRESIDENT JUDY RUSSMAN-SECRETARY ROCK SORENSEN-TREASURER KAREN ROSS-NEWS REPORTER CLASS COLORS: Olive Green and Gold CLASS FLOWER: Gold Rose MR. ALBRECHT-SPONSOR SUSAN BUCHHOLZ LARRY LILL DAN MARR JOHN ORTMANN CARMA PAGELS CLIFF HEISE NANCY NEEL JOAN PETERSEN LINDA REDDING DUDLEY RONNENKAMP BECKY SCHILLING SANDY WEGNER SHARON WITT KARMEN TONJES JACK WAITE SENIORS SNEAK TO LINCOLN At 6:00 on the morning of April 2, the seniors, sponsored by Mrs. Renander and Mr. Albrecht, boarded the bus for two fun-filled days in Lincoln. We stopped at the Brestwood in Fremont for our first meal. Hotel Lincoln provided our home away from home. On Friday we went to the Governor's Mansion, the Planetarium, State Capitol, and went bowling. We enjoyed a Banquet at the hotel. Following the banquet we went to the show Love Story . Saturday morning was left to individual choice. In the afternoon we went roller skating and shopping at Gateway. Blood, Sweat, and Tears, a current pop group, provided the Saturday night entertainment. Our final stop was at a cafe in Wahoo. Our big banquet. Mrs. Renander (Mom) and the girls. THE GOOD OLE DAYS Twenty-six Seniors enrolled in BHS for their final year. Class officers elected were: Rod Tietz-President, Nancy Gerch-Vice-President, Judy Russman-Secretary, Rock Sorensen-Treasurer, and Karen Ross-News Reporter. Our class sponsors were Mrs. Renander and Mr. Albrecht. Rick Brehmer and Carma Pagels were crowned King and Queen at Homecoming activities. Nancy Gerch and Rod Tietz were the Senior attendants. John Ortmann received the Regents Scholarship Award. Rod Tietz and Karmen Tonjes received honors as alternates. Judy Russman received the Homemaker Award. Lettermen were: Rod Tietz, Jack Waite, Rock Sorensen, Rick Brehmer, John Ortmann, Randy Bray, Larry Lill, Fred Bassett, Cliff Heise, Dan Marr, and Joe Bring. Senior Cheerleaders were: Becky Schilling, Nancy Gerch, and Judy Russman. Joe Bring and Jack Waite went to the State Track meet May 21. WE FINISH TO BEGIN CLASS ROLL Paula Anderson Fred Bassett Jorge Beraun Randall Bray Rick Brehmer Joel Bring Susan Buchholz Nancy Gerch Clifford Heise Larry Li 11 Dan Man-Nancy Neel John Ortmann Carma Pagels Joan Petersen Linda Redding Dudley Ronnenkamp Karen Ross Judy Russ man Rebecca Schilling Rockne Sorensen Rodney Tietz Karmen Tonjes Jack Waite Sandra Wegner Sharon Witt Commencement brought the end to class plays, ball games, proms, banquets, musical activities, and studies at BHS for the Seniors. THOSE WHO MADE THIS ANNUAL POSSIBLE FARMER’S ELEVATOR, INC. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Bancroft, Nebraska Bancroft, Nebraska Ph. 648-3311 Continuous Service Since 1884 M ARR’S STAR MARKET R AASCH’S BAR GR ILL Marr’s Locker Serivce Beer—Mixed Drinks—Lunches Ph. 648-7458 Bancroft, Nebraska Bancroft, Nebraska 68004 NEEL OIL CO., TANK WAGON SERVICE “All Kinds of Petroleum Products” Motor Tune-Up and Modern Greasing GENELLI STUDIO For Finer Portraits Sioux City, Iowa LYLE B. 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