Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1975 volume:

MEMORIES of Bancroft High School 1974-1975 Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant, they, too, have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself, especially, do not feign affection. Neither by cynical about love; for in the face of aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strenght of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be, and whatever your labors and aspiration, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. MAX EHRMANN J)1927 by Max Ehrmann. All rights reserved. Copyright renewed 1954 by Bertha K. Ehrmann Reprinted by permission Crescendo Publishing Co., Boston, Mass. 3 Oh, Football!!!! Left To Right, Front Row-Student Manager, D. Larsen and N. Bray, L. Smith, M. Beutler, S. Plambeck, J. Bring, T. Wegner, T. Bargmann, R. Larsen, S. Farewell, T. Schilling, B. Browning, J. Tietz, K. Getzemeyer, A. Buck-holz, N. Flock. Middle Row: A. Browning, T. Lutjen, N. Kjelgaard, B. Konicek, S. Doht, K. Metzger, C. Ives, R. Anderson, C. Hermelbracht, M. Voght, M. Plambeck, T. Anderson, M. Gehring, M. Plambeck. Back Row; Coach L. Pease, L. Pagles, R. Mackey, D. Russman, L. Hermelbracht, C. Dietricht, J. Larsen, L. Gehring, B. Schilling, D. Abendroth, K. Daberkow, D. Munderlow, J. Konicek, B. Brinkman, G. Fliehe. il rtJQ You've Come A The 74-75 Volleyball season opened with 27 girls participating. Coaching us was Mr. Kopp. At the end of the season we had tallied 5 wins and 5 losses. Something new was added this year. At the end of the season, a tournament, open to the public was held in the high school gym. Those participating were the volleyball-ers, Jr. boys, Sr. boys, and faculty. Winning the first place honors were the volleyball girls. 6 Long Way Baby Speak your truth quietly and clearly; District C-3, Regional Champions VARSITY TEAM PLUS: Kneeling: R. Tietz, J. Konicek, Coach Fliehe, M. Samuelson, D. Wegner. Standing: J. Tietz, R. Mackey, K. Metzger, T. Anderson, M. Plambeck, C. Hermelbracht, L. Pagels, K. Daberkow, T. Barg-mann, T. Wegner. WE THEY WE THEY 84 Cedar Bluffs 78 63 Walthill 79 53 Lyons 55 70 Decatur 74 115 Beem er 31 73 Winnebago 62 59 99 West Point WJT 70 Rosalie 69 71 Pender 42 DISTRICTS HOLIDAY TOURNEY 55 Logan View 40 76 Scribner 62 79 Scribner 60 59 West Point 63 73 West Point 62 54 Ft. Calhoun 29 87 Snyder 68 REGION A LS 68 Oakland- Craig 54 72 Laurel 63 90 Dodge 68 J STATE TOURNEY ,, LVC TOURNEY Brownell- Talbot 37 59 Friend (OT) 62 88 Omaha Dominican 68 52 Rosalie m The 1974-75 Bulldogs finished the season in 9th place in the Omaha World-Herald Class C rankings. Bancroft earned the spot by finishing a 16-7 season with impressive wins in the District Tourney over Logan View, Scribner, and West Point, a big win in the Playoffs over Laurel, and a heartbreak overtime loss to Friend in the State Tournament. The Bulldogs had its ups and downs during the year. After playing good basketball in the first round of the West Point Tourney Bancroft was outplayed by West Point in the championship game. In the LV C Tourney Bancroft again played good ball in the first and second round but lost a disappointing game to their rivals from Rosalie. The individual leaders for the hustling Bulldogs are: Captains and Most Valuable Players Doak Wegner and Mick Samuelson; leading rebounder-Mick S.; assist leader-Doak Wegner; best field goal %-Mick S.; best free throw %-Doak W.; and leading scorer-Doak W. The B-Team finished 10-4 for the season and 3rd in the Decatur Tournament. The Freshmen Team took 1st place in the Pender Invitational. Junior Varsity: T. Raterman, T. Munderloh-Student Managers, L. Pagels, T. Barg-mann, T. Wegner, J. Bring, R. Mackey, D. Abendroth, J. Tietz, S. Plambeck, K. Metzger, M. Beutler, Coach Brinkman. Regionals Bancroft Over Laurel 72-63 Lookout Lincoln Here We Come! Front Row: Kerry Krieg, Glenda Cooper, Patty Beutler, Cyndi Mohl, Jan Copple, Laurie Daberkow. 2nd Row: Teresa Russman, Terri Honcik, Mary Kjeldgaard, Lori Lotz, Peggy Anderson, Brenda Larsen, Sandy Burhoop, Back Row: Melinda Metzger, Rosemary Abendroth, Mary Sim, Coach Chuck Kopp. Girl’s And Boy’s Track Kenny Daberkow, Mark Gehring, Med Kjeldgaard, Don Larsen, Kevin Mackey, Bob Merrick, Doug Munder-loh, Maynard Munderloh, Doug Redding, Mick Samuel-son, Monty Schilling, Merlyn Vogt. STATE TRACK QUALIFIERS: Mohl, Mick Samuelson. Patty Beutler, Cyndi Senior Lettermen Mick Samuelson-Basketball Randy Tietz-Basketball Jeff Konicek-Basketball Doak Wegner-Basketball Randy Tietz-Baseball Lonny Hermelbracht-Baseball Jeff Konicek-Baseball Doak Wegner-Baseball Doug Munderloh-Football Ronny Anderson-Football Lonny Hermelbracht-Football Lloyd Gehring-Football Jeff Konicek-Football Merlyn Vogt-Football Chris Ives-Football Maury Plambeck-Football Patty Beutler-Volleyball Laurie Daberkow-Volleyball Trudy Wiig-Volleyball Nancy Petersen-Vol leyball Debbie Van Kirk-Volleyball Mick Samuelson-Track Merlyn Vogt-Track Doug Munderloh-Track Patty Beutler-Track Laurie Daberkow-Track Honors . . . If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will National Honor Society: Front Row: K. Mackiin, L. Daberkow, G. Cooper, C. Mackey, P. Beutler, S. Ronnekamp, K. Carlson, T. Jeppson, M. Metzger, Back Row: Mr. Raterman, M. Vogt, C. Ives, M. Mackey, D. Wegner B. Schilling, S. Doht, K. Daberkow, M. Plambeck, Mr. Carter. S. Ronnenkamp-State Speech Qualifier. C. Mohl-State Track Qualifier J. Copple-Girl Stater, All-Conference Volleyball, P. Wegner-Girl State Alternate. P. Beutler-State Track and Speech Qualifier. S. Doht-Boy Stater, B. Schilling-Boy State Alternate. 17 M. Mackey-Regents Scholarship Winner, WSCM, ship Winner, WSC Math Contest Winner Queen Patty King Merlyn C. Ives-Golden Hammer Award. r M. Samuel son-John Philip Sousa Award, State Track Qualifier, All-State Band, All-State HM BB, 3rd Team Fremont Paper BB, Norfolk Top 20 BB, 1st Team All-Conference BB. D. Wegner-All-State HM BB, 1st Team Fremont Paper BB, Norfolk Top 20 BB, 1st Team All-Conference BB, Prep All-American Team, Alternate for North All-Star Team, Leading Scorer in 33 School Area. L. Daberkow- HM All-Conference Volleyball. I � • •• % • :: ; :.A -••••I I I I, | . Ml ' , •••••' , i ......... • • • ......... ........ • • ••| i I ... K. Daberkow-2nd Team All-Conference FB. R. Anderson-lst Team All-Conference FB. L. Hermelbracht-2nd Team All-Conference FB. be greater and lesser persons then yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. M. Plam beck-All-State Vocal J mt ' V ‘ J. Konicek-H. M. All-Conference B.B., 2nd Team All-Conference F. V D. Van Kirk-Betty Crocker Homemaker Award, All-State Vocal. C. Hermelbracht-lst Team All-Conference F. y M. Metzger-H.M. All-Confer ence Volleyball T. Wiig-lst Team All-Conference V. L. Gehring-2nd Team All-Conference F. R. Tietz-H.M. All-Conference B.B. K. Metzger-lst Team All-Conference ■ D. Munderloh-Mr. Bulldog, 1st Team All-Conference F. 19 g Alpuni1 MR. KOPP MR. BRINKMAN Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. MRS. SUNQUIST MR. WEEDER JANET LUTJEN ELOISE CAREY ELLEN VANKIRK FRIEDA HERMELBRACHT 24 '• � •! Seventh Grade Unite! Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. 28 Back Row: A. Jeppson, G. Tietz, L. Sanuelson, P. Simonsen, K. Abendroth, R. Farewell, D. Munderloh, Middle Row: C. Bucholtz, M. Flock, T. Larsen, M. Vogt, K. Konicek, J. Bargmann, K. Gatzemeyer, R. Marr, Front Row: B. Petersen, L. Zuhlke, C. Merrick, C. Larsen, T. Wegner, K. Bargmann, D. Carter. Back Row: S. Newell, R. Carlson, J. Carter, D. Abendroth, C. Gerhing, B. Kjeldgaard, Miss Vondracek, Middle Row: S. Bruno, J. Gardes, V. Logeman, C. Miller, M. Raterman; J. Muller, L. Merrick, A. Mohl, Front Row: M. Redding, T. Edwards, L. Lotz, R. Lutjen, C. Samuels, M. Russman, L. Peterson. 29 But do not distress yourself with the imaginings. N. Bray R. Larsen K. Gatzmeyer J. Tietz J. Munderloh B. Browning J. Bring 30 T. Schilling J. Graff Many fears are born of fatigue and lonliness. D. Marr The Freshmen Class started their first year of high school anticipating and somewhat doubtful of how the year would turn out. The class officers were; Todd S.-President, Tim. W.-V. President, Kerry K.-Secretary, Mary K.-Treasurer, and Kevin M.-News Reporter. Homecoming attendants were Terry B. and Mary K. Adjusting to high school is a real change from Junior High but the Freshmen have fit into the group at BHS easily. Ever onward Freshmen. Just think you'll be around for 3 more years. Good luck! P. Simonsen M. Beutler S. Plambeck M. Munderloh T. Bargmann G. Witt 31 32 B. Tietz D. Petersen T. Doht N. Kjeldgaard The Sophomore Class started another successful year with 31 students enrolling. Class officers were Mark G.-President, Tom L.-Vice-President, Ned K.-Secretary, Lori L.-Treasurer, Alvin B.-News Reporter. We chose Tami Doht and Mark Gehring as our Homecoming attendents. The class project this year was selling Community calendars. We all look forward to being Juniors next year and then on to Seniors! S. Bird S. Roth R. Tietz T. Russmen M. Schilling J. Russmen M. Gehring Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. Torn, the charmer. Sophomore thumbuddies . P. Holdorf M. Munderloh D. Larsen T. Marr i Mr. Brinkman T. Zuhlke S. Leimer P. Wegner S. Doht M. Metzger C. Elsasser M. Plambeck J. Zimmerman N. Lase B. Schilling B. Krieg J. Larsen P. Ives T. Marr C. Hermelbracht You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. I l. Flock Front Row: Lloyd Gehring, Kenny Metzger, Janice Russman, Thresa Zuhlke, Rosemary Abendroth, Lori Lotz, Brenda Tietz, Bill Schilling. Back Row: Chris Ives, Patty Beutler, Nancy Petersen, Maury Plambeck, Debbie Van Kirk, Merlyn Vogt, Tom Marr. Mr. Rawlins, Todd Munderloh, Tad Raterman, Bob Merrick, Beth Bring, Roxanne Marr, Catherine Novak, Holly Heise. Christmas — Today And Always 42 On Friday night, December 20, 1974, Christmas was celebrated at the Bancroft High School. Following the gift exchange and a visit from Santa, a dance was held in the high school gym featuring Felix , a live band from Brookings, South Dakota. It was a wonderful evening enjoyed by students and faculty alike. 43 Science Club Bottom Row: N. Kjeldgaard K. Metzger, M. Beutler, C. Mackey, C. Mohl, G. Cooper, J. Copple, D. Pagels, L. Daberkow. Second Row: C. Ives, M. Gehring. Third Row: Mr. Weeder—Sponsor, B. Schilling, M. Vogt, M. Mackey, M. Plambeck, S. Doht, N. Flock, T. Raterman, B. Merrick, C. Elsasser, T. Zuhlke, J. Zimmerman. Fourth Row: S. Plambeck, J. Bring, K. Mackey, J. Tietz, R. Mackey, D. Van Kirk, N. Peterson, P. Beutler, S. Venner, P. Wegner, Mr. Brinkman—Sponsor. The S.O.S Students of Science, diligently worked on two money making projects this year to fund them a trip to Rochester, Minnesota to the Mayo Clinic. A 50's dance, raffle, and the selling of lightbulbs added much to our goal. The trip will be made when the financial goal is met. Officers of Science Club were M. Mackey-President, C. Ives-Vice President, G. Cooper-Secretary, and M. Plambeck-Treasurer. The Annual Staff thanks the Science Club for the use of the camera throughout the year. Many pictures in the annual were taken by their camera. The Logo to the right is their emblem. It portrays most of the scientific fields. 44 Annual And Paper Staffs Front Row: Bob Merrick, Pam Wegner— Assistant Editor, Patty Larsen— Business Manager, Glenda Cooper, Nancy Peterson— Editor, Patty Beutler, Sandy Burhoop, Chris Ives— Photographer. Back Row: Kathy Novak, Debbie Van Kirk, Susan Venner, Jodi Heise, Holly Heise, Teresa Russman, Carol Sundquist— Advisor. Front Row: Chris Ives-- Editor, Peggy Anderson-- Assistant Editor, Teresa Russman, Shelly Roth. Back Row: Sandy Burhoop, Alvin Browning, Ned Kjeldgaard, Blaine Albus, Don Larsen, Carol Sundquist— Advisor. Not Pictured: Susie Leimer. 45 Concert Band Stage Band CONCERT BAND: Front Row: D. Marr, K. Kreig, K. Carlson, M. Vogt, V. Logeman. Second Row: C. Gehring, L. Merrick, M. Raterman, L. Samuelson, J. Graff, T. Jeppson, M. Sim, S. Plambeck. Third Row: D. Munderloh, D. Van Kirk, M. Samuelson, J. Tietz, M. Plambeck, T. Honcik, M. Vogt, T. Bargmann, R. Larsen. Back Row: Mr. Prauner, Director, C. Flock, C. Miller, M. Russman, S. Doht, M. Plambeck, N. Flock, D. Abendtoth, B. Merrick. STAGE BAND: Front Row: L. Samuelson, T. Jeppson, M. Sim, S. Plambeck, K. Carlson. Second Row: T. Bargmann, T. Honcik, M. Plambeck, M. Vogt. Back Row: S. Doht, M. Plambeck, D. Van Kirk, M. Schilling, M. Samuelson, C. Mackey, D. Munderloh, B. Merrick, J. Zimmerman, C. Flock, Mr. Prauner. Director. Girls Glee Chorus Swing Choir Members of the 1975 B-Club, as shown with the top picture, Back Row were J. Larsen, K. Tonjes, L. Hermelbracht, T. Anderson, M. Vogt, L. Gehring, M. Schilling, M. Plambeck, D. Wegner, D. Redding, Middle Row: A. Browning, B. Konicek, K. Mackey, M. Plambeck, C. Hermelbracht, R. Anderson, M. Gehring, M. Samuelson, K. Metzger, D. Abendroth, S. Doht, B. Schilling. Front Row: Mr. Brinkman, T. Lutjen, D. Russman, J. Konicek, D. Munderloh, N. Flock, K. Daberokow, C. Dietrich, R. Tietz, Mr. Fliehe, Mr. Pease. Officers were elected as Shown At Right: Jeff Konicek-president, Lloyd Gehring-vice president. Bill schilling-secretary, and Maury Plambeck-treasurer. 48 Student Council Student Council was formed this year. The president of each class and 2 delegates make up the council. Their advisor was Mr. Carter and their president was Merlyn Vogt. The chapter joined the Nebraska St. Association of Student Councils. Many projects were planned and completed. Kicking off the year was Homecoming with all its pageantry. They re-wrote the student handbook, sponsored dances and movies for recreation, organized the day of community clean-up, proposed the change an honor group for academic honors rather than salutarian, became a charter council in the state for muscular dystropy, participated in Arbor Day program organized pep rallies for St. Tournaments. To cap the year off will organize and present the 1st induction of Bancroft H.S. students into the Nat. Honor Society. All said, a very busy year and a big promise for busier ones to come. 50 Bottom Row: R. Abendroth, M. Kjeldgaard, D. Marr B. Larsen, L. Lotz. Second Row: S. Venner, D. Van Kirk, P. Beutler, L. Daberkow, J. Zimmerman. Third Row: T. Russman, K. Kreig, C. Elsasser, J. Graff, P. Kai, P. Wegner, S. Burhoop. Fourth Row: J. Russman, K. Carlson, K. Beckman, B. Anderson, J. Heise, P. Larsen, D. Beckman, B. Bring. Fifth Row: S. Roth, B. Tietz, T. Doht, J. Copple, G. Cooper, C. Mackey, C. Flock, H. Heise, D. Pagels. Back Row: P. Anderson, T. Jeppson, C. Mohl, M. Metzger, T. Honcik, P. Simonsen. (Not pictured-Nancy Petersen) Seniors Class Motto: “Learn From Yesterday, Live For Today, Hope For Tomorrow.” PATRICIA ANN BEUTLER NANCY BETH PETERSEN CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM IVES Class Colors: Red And Silver PATTY LEE LARSEN 52 RONALD WAYNE ANDERSON ROXANNE LEE BIRD LAURAINE FAYE DABERKOW KARLENE LYNN CARLSON HOLLY JEAN HEISE LONNY LAUREN HERMELBRACHT JEFFREY JON KONICEK 53 DARLA JEAN PAGELS SUE ANN RONNENKAMP RANDY HAROLD TIETZ MICK ARNOLD SAMUELSON MARK EDWARD SCHILLING KEVIN LEON TONJES DEBRA ROSE VAN KIRK SUSAN LYNN VENNER MERLYN WENDELL VOGT TRUDY KAY WIIG DOAK LEON WEGNER 55 You KNEW what would happen If you weren't in by midnight! Be is Kansas City Will Never Home on the range! How about a little kiss, Sweetie? This Let's go better than the monkey cage. Mom Beauty and the beast. Which is which? At 1:00 a.m.. May 9, 1975, 32 seniors and 4 sponsors boarded a Greyhound bus for KC. We arrived about 7. First stop - breakfast at Howard Johnson's. The KC Zoo was our next attraction. After shopping in the downtown area about 3 hours, we toured the Truman Library. We finally made it to our hotel, the Holiday Inn located at the KC International Airport. After relaxing, we watched the Kansas City-Omaha Kings take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Our night was made when Hank Aaron hit a homer, and when the Bancroft seniors were recognized on the computerized score board. The Same — Senior “Sneak” 1975 Get out of there, Randy! After the game, we headed for Worlds of Fun. We ate, rode on all the rides, spent m-o-n-e-y, and really had a good time. We ended our day about 4:00 a.m. We woke up early, and some of us even took an early morning dip in the pool. After dinner we stopped at the Nelson Art Gallery. Our last stop was to see the longest shopping center in the world. Then it was back to Bancroft for a tired group; Mr. and Mrs. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Bring, and the exhausted seniors. We had a happy ending - especially because of the fun memories left to each of us. Entering the Truman Library . . . 57 A Beginning .. . Commen cement 59 Jr.-Sr. Class Play Of Nancy Gage We wish to thank the following businesses for helping to finance this yearbook. Without their assistance we wouldn’t have made it off the ground. LYLEB. EGERMAN. 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Nebraska Phone 385-3039 Res. 648-7473 VILLAGE INN CAFE Homestyle Cooking Homemade Pis Margaret Gatzemeyer. Proprietor Bancroft, Nebraska SIB YES SALON Busiest Little Shop I n Town Bancroft. Nebraska Phone 648-7911 NEEL OIL COMPNAY. LTD Quality Petoleum Products Goodyear Tires Bancroft. Nebraska Phone 648-7887 L.L. SACHS W ELDING SERVICE on the farm in the field — at the shop Bancroft. Nebraska Phone 648-7894 Congratulations Class of 1975 From the THURSTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Pender. Nebraska StumpCutting Bancroft. Nebraska Phone 648-7817 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Continuous Service Since 1884 Bancroft, Nebraska CORNER SERVICE HOLMQUIST GRAIN LUMBER COMPANY DERALD“PEE WEE BARGMANN Service Station — farm tire service gravel — grain— livestock hauling Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 648-7661 DR Compliments of CHARLES A. BOHLIN D.D.S. Pender. Nebraska MALZAHN T.V. APPLIANCES Sales Services Whirlpool Appliances -Zenith Motorola T.V.’s Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 648-7441 THE PENDER CLINIC, P C. C.G. 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