Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1976 volume:

1975-1976 Zhe ear We Made Mistory Kindergarten, Front Row: L. Suhr, N. Fredrickson, J. Taylor, C. Waite, Back Row: Mrs. Kopp, B. Bruning, B. Catzemeyer, K. Meyer, D. Bonneau, S. Hermelbracht. First Grade, Front Row: F. Kai, M. Krieg, K. Edwards, G. Greenfield, J. VanKirk, C. Marr, Back Row: Miss Steinhoff, C. Nottleman, R. Beutler, S. Doht, J. Sachs, S. Taylor, J. Fredrickson. Second Grade, Front Row: Mrs. Gustafson, C. Muller, K. Bruning, P. Bruno, R. Marr, C. Abendroth, Middle Row: A. Freiberg, G. Mohl, W. Carter, L. Dixon, L. Johnson, M. Soil, Back Row: S. Nier-mann, P. Gatzemeyer, P. Beutler, D. Hermelbracht, D. Raasch, A. Abendroth. 4 Fourth Grade, Front Row: Mrs. Konicek, L. Raasch, M. Marr, D. Suhr, M. Hermelbracht, P. Hermelbracht, P, Bruning, G. Bray, BackRow: S. Freiberg, J. Beutler, R. Bruno, D. Soil, M. Bonine, M. Roth. Fifth Grade, Front Row: C. Munderloh, K. Graff, R. Bargmann, M. Russman, T. Daberkow, H. Niermann, Back Row: Mrs. Bliemester, R. Meyer, T. Engelhart, R.Abendroth, T. Bucholz, J. Samuelson, R. Daberkow. Sixth Grade, Front Row: Mrs. Mehling, J. Venner, C. Mueller, D. Basset, P. Daberkow, Back Row: S. Niermann, T. Johnson, C. Beutler, D. Larsen, C. Peterson. Seventh Grade, Front Row: S. Hermelbracht, D. Edwards, M. Hermelbracht, M. Nottlemann, T. Bucholz, S. Rief, B. Anderson, Mrs. Schilling, Second Row: L. Kjeldgaard, C. Lutjen, R. Flock, W. Petersen, J. Browning, R. Redding, G. Bargmann, Third Row: W. Anderson, S. Bruno, L. Wiig, S. Engelhart, R. Daberkow, D. Gehring, B. Graff, L. Meyer. Eighth Grade, Front Row: L. Zuhlke, J. Bargmann, C. Larsen, M. Vogt, T. Larsen, B. Petersen, D. Cartes, Second Row: K. Bargmann, R. Marr, M. Flock, D. Munderloh, C. Bucholz, K. Konicek, T. Wegner, Third Row: C. Merrick, C. Abendroth, P. Simonsen, A. Jeppson, R. Farewell, G. Tietz, L. Samuelson, K. Gatzemeyer. 7 8 Freshman class officers. 1975-1976. M. Heise A. Mohl L. Peterson J. Gardes The Freshmen started out the year boldly, surviving their year as rookies of BHS. We got things started off with our Class Project of picking up com, which was very successful. We elected class officers as follows: Ben K.—President, Duane S. --Vice President, Craig G.--Secretary-Treasurer, and Chris S.—News Reporter. Representatives to Student Council were Pam B. and Dan A., and Homecoming attendants were Laurie M. and Ben K. After making it through the year, we are ready to attempt the next 3 years. 79 shines on! ! P. Bird M. Bennett C. Miller V. Logeman L. Merrick J. Muller D. Sorensen R. Bruno T. Edwards M. Redding L. Lotz R. Lutjen T. Honicek S. Plambeck 10 Mrs. Sundquist S. Farewell O. Simonsen M. Sim J. Graff B. Browning J. Heise A. Bucholz G. Witt K. Beckman J. Bring The Sophomores started off the school year with the excitement of initiating the Freshmen class. We also sponsored the Falentine's Dance. Another special activity of the year was Homecoming. Diane Marr and Tim Wegner represented our class as attendants. Kevin Mackey, Diane Marr, Mary Sim, and Michael Beutler were elected this year to be our class officers. Muff Kjeldgaard and Steve Plambeck were our student council representatives. K. Krieg Mr. Weeder yj B. Anderson D. Marr M. Kjeldgaard J. Munderloh R. Larsen S. Burhoop T. Marr P. Anderson T. Russman M. Munderloh A. Browning L. Pagels R. Mackey B. Larsen B. Konicek T. Doht L. Kai R. Tietz J. Russman N. Kjeldgaard T. Lutjen S. Bird R. Abendroth D. Larsen L. Lotz M. Wegner B. Tietz C. Flock M. Gehring D. Petersen The Junior Class started an exciting year with prom and all, off with election of officers. Janice Russman, our fierce President, lead us through many nerve-wracking experiences. To name a few Homecoming, Prom, and class projects. Tami Doht, Vice President, Randy Mackey, Secretary, and Lori Lotz, Treasurer, also helped to lead our class through the trials and tribulations of the year. Ned Kjeldgaard and Sandy Burhoop represented our class on the Student Council while Lori Lotz and Tom Lutjen were our homecoming attendants. We are proud to have Lori and Randy for Girl and Boy staters and Peggy and Mark as alternates. In all, our Junior year will be most memoriable. 13 Treasurer MELINDA METZGER daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Metzger Secretary BILL SCHILLING son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Schilling Class Motto: What we are to be, we are becoming Mr. Gordon Fliehe Senior Class Sponsor Class Colors: Blue and White Class Song: Theme From Mahogany Mrs. Sharon Rief Senior Class Sponsor Class Flower: Red Rose CAROL ELSASSER daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Elsasser MARC PLAMBECK son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Plambeck CHRISTY MACKEY daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Mackey JAN COPPLE daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Copple TOM MARR son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Marr TERESA PETERSON daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Peterson DENNIS RUSSMAN son of Mr. and Mrs. John Russman NOLAN FLOCK son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Flock THRESA ZUHLKE daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Zuhlke TODD MUNDERLOH son of Mr. and Mrs. Art Munderloh CHUCK HERMELBRACHT son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hermelbracht STEVE BENNETT son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bennett NADINE LASE daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Munderloh KENNY DABERKOW son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Daberkow GLENDA COOPER daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cooper CHARLES DIETRICH son of Mrs. Lillian Dietrich SUSIE LEIMER daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Leimer TERRY ANDERSON son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Anderson BRAD GLISSMAN son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glissman DOUG REDDING son of Mr. and Mrs. Verle Redding DIANE BECKMAN daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Beckman DAVID ABENDROTH son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Abendroth BOB MERRICK, JR. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Merrick, Sr. JEAN ZIMMERMAN daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Zimmerman We, the Class of 1976, would like to dedicate this page to Chuck Holdorf who was a close friend and classmate to many. Life is full of things that are hard to accept and Chuck leaving us was one. Although Chuck is gone the memory of him and all the good times will always be with us all. 20 Homecoming began with Spirit Week, all classes participated in different activities throughout the week. The Most Spirited Class plaque was presented to the mighty Seniors for their never ending pep! After the pep rally downtown the high school gathered at the park for the traditional bon fire and burning of the dummy which represented the challenging team, Homer. A dance was held later at the gym with our theme Bulldogs________Shining Stars. junior Class Play-. Zke Boardinghouse Reach The Boardinghouse Reach cast: N. Kjeldgaard, N. Jepp-son, M. Wegner, R. Mackey, M. Munderloh, L. Lotz, T. Lutjen, T. Marr, B. Larsen, M. Schilling, T. Doht, P. Anderson, M. Gehring, R. Abendroth, J. Russman, B. Tietz, C. Flock, S. Burhoop. Senior Class Presents-. Rest Assured Rest Assured Cast: C. Elsasser, S. Doht, C. Mohl, S. Leimer, B. Glissman, T. Zuhlke, M. Plambeck, J. Copple, G. Cooper, B. Merrick, N. Flock, T. Mun-derloh, J. Zimmer, M. Metzger, D. Beckman, B. Schilling. BHS AWARDS Terry Anderson--Baseball Most Valuable Player t Kenny Daberkow—Football Most Valuable Player; Football All Area Honorable Mention; Homecoming Scott Doht—John Philip Sousa Award; Football All Area Honorable Mention Nolan Flock—Golden Hammer Award Chuck Hermelbracht--Football Most Valuable Player; All Area 2nd Team Defense James Larsen—Football Most Valuable Player; Football All Area Honorable Mention Marc Plambeck--Basketball All Conference; Basketball Most Valuable Player; Basketball All Area Fremont 3rd Team; Track Most Valuable Player; Football Most Valuable Player; Football All Area Honorable Mention- ’ Kenny Metzger Sports Achievement Award Bill Schilling—Co-Valedictorian Randy Mackey—Mutual of Omaha Math Award; Boys State LaMont Pagels—Basketball Most Valuable Player; Basketball All Area Fremont 2nd Team; Basketball All Conference-Baseball Most Valuable Player Tim Wegner—Basketball All Conference 2nd Team; Basketbal fa'ImS . re Team (FREMONT TRIBUNE) If f£m BHS AWARDS Tami Doht—Basketball Most Valuable Player; Basketball All Conference Honorable Mention Cyndy Mohl—Volleyball All Conference; State Track Qualifier; Track Most Valuable Player Melinda Metzger—Most Valuable Player, Volleyball; Volleyball All Conference; Basketball All Conference; Basketball Most Valuable Player; Homecoming Queen Jan Copple—Basketball All Conference; Volleyball All Conference Thresa Zuhlke—State Speech Qualifier Lori Lotz--Girls State Peggy Anderson—Volleyball All Conference Honorable Mention; Most Improved Alternate Christy Mackey--Regents Scholarship; Co-Valedictorian; Betty Crocker Award Terri Honcik—Track Most Improved Person; Track State Qualifier Rosemary Abendroth—State Speech Qualifier VOLLEYBALL TEAM: Front Row; L. Merrick, V. Logeman, C. Miller, M. Bennett, A. Mohl, Second Row; Coach Kopp, B. Anderson, M. Kjeldaard, K. Krieg, P. Wegner, D. Marr, M. Roth, Third Row; P. Kai, J. Graff, P. Simonsen, B. Tietz, J. Copple, P. Anderson, Fourth Row; M. Sim, M. Metzger, T. Honcik, C. Mohl, T. Doht, G. Cooper. WM The team had a very good season, ending with all-5 record and placing second in the Conference. Three Seniors were named on the L. V.C. All-Conference team. They were, Cyndy Mohl, Jan Copple, and Melinda Metzger. Peggy Anderson received an Honorable Mention for her contribution to the team. VOLLEYBALL SCORES Wisner Pender Lyons Wakefield Snyder Beemer Walthill Rosalie L.V.C. TOURNEY West Point Macy Prague Decatur DISTRICT D-3 Decatur Homer (semi-finals) Beemer (finals) WE THEY 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 0 2 0 2 1 2 0 1 2 0 2 2 1 2 0 0 2 33 p 6 1975-76 Football Squad, Front Row: C. Dietrich, D. Abendroth, C. Hermelbracht, S. Doht, K. Daberkow, T. Anderson, M. Plambeck, N. Flock, D. Russman, J. Larsen, Second Row: J. Tietz, N. Kjeldgaard, J. Larsen, D. Peterson, K. Gatzemeyer, B. Browning, M. Gehring, R. Mackey, R. Carlson, S. Farewell, A. Bucholz, Third Row: M. Munderloh, L. Lotz, M. Redding, M. Beutler, M. Russman, R. Lutjen, D. Somsen, J. Bring, L. Peterson, Back Row: Coach Fliehe, C. Gehring, N. Kjeldgaard, S. Plambeck, T. Wegner, T. Bargmann, J. Carter, L. Kai, Coach Brinkman. FOOTBALL SCORES US THEY Walthill 6 0 Beemer 36 0 Homer 0 17 Elkhom Mt. Michael 12 18 Newcastle 61 7 Wakefield 33 7 Pender 28 14 Allen 46 0 Howells 27 14 m £ £L BeU erJ ? ReddLng J• Carter B- Kjeldgaard, C. Cehring, L. Lotz, Second Row: T. Munder-loh, M. Cehring, T. Anderson, T. Wegner, L. Pagels, J. Bring, D. Larsen, A, Browning, Third Row: Coach Brinkman, J. Tietz, M. Plambeck, R. Tietz, B. Schilling, N. Flock, J. Mackey, Coach Fliehe. m ML BASKETBALL SCORES WE Dominican Lyons West Point Rosalie Winnebago W alibi 11 Ft. Calhoun Homer Tourney Winnebago Emerson (Championship) Snyder Oakland Dodge Walthill L.V.C. Tourney Rosealie Decatur Elkhom Mt. Micha Decatur Winnebago Pender District Oakland Walthill THEY 68 59 73 42 52 51 59 52 78 64 73 78 104 61 S3 52 57 52 79 67 50 42 53 48 68 78 59 52 50 54 47 43 67 75 68 55 67 80 50 47 60 82 Girl's Zrack Front Row: B. Anderson—Student Mgr., M. Kjeldgaard, S. Roth, L. Merrick, N. Mohl, M. Mgr., Second Row: R. Abendroth, G. Cooper, M. Sim, P. Anderson, C. Mohl, J. Copple cik, P. Simonsen, Coach Kopp. Bennett—Student T. Doht, T. Hon- Boy’s Zrack Front Row: M. Redding, J. Bring, K. Daberkow, M. Plambeck, R. Mackey, D. Sorensen, Second Row: S. Newell, J. Carter, B. Kjeldgaard, M. Cehring, D. Peterson, L. Kai, D. Larsen,C. Cehring, Coach Wiltse. First Row: M. Beutler, A. Browning, T. Wegner, L. Peterson, R. Larsen, T. Anderson, Second Row: S. Plambeck, L. Pagels, T. Lutjen, B. Schilling, J. Tietz, T. Bargmann, Coach Fliehe. BASEBALL SCORES US THEY Wakefield 7 9 Wakefield 1 9 Allen 3 2 Wayne 9 8 Leigh 6 0 Logan View 11 1 Homer 11 2 Macy 24 1 Homer 5 3 Wayne 1 3 Leigh 11 0 1st—District Tourney Wakefield 2 3 Semi-finals 40 baseball Front Row: J. Gardes, N. Mohl, M. Bennett, C. Mohl, C. Mackey, S. Roth, L. Lotz, V. Logeman, J. Graff, Back Row: C. Miller, B. Anderson, T. Honcik, P. Anderson, J. Copple, B. Tietz, T. Doht, M. Metzger, P. Kai, P. Si-monsen, Mr. and Mrs. Weeder--Coaches. ills b a s X e t ball Pep Club First Row: P. Wegner, S. Roth, R. Abendroth, L. Lotz, J. Zimmerman, Second Row: P. Anderson, D. Beckman, J. Gardes, C. Miller, M. Bennett, P. Simonsen, J. Muller, M. Heise, K. Beckman, T. Russmen, S. Burhoop, Third Row: T. Doht, T. Honcik, C. Flock, B. Anderson, G. Cooper, M. Sim, C. Mohl, C. Mackey, M. Metzger, J. Graff, P. Kai, L. Merrick, J. Russmen, Fourth Row: B. Tietz, Mrs. Rief—Sponsor, N. Mohl, V. Logeman, M. Kjeldaard, D. Marr, K. Krieg, Mrs. Brinkman— Sponsor, B. Larsen Student Council First Row: B. Kjeldgaard, S. Plambeck, N. Kjeldgaard, Second Row: D. Abendroth, K. Daberkow, S. Doht, P. Wegner, G. Cooper, M. Kjeldgaard, M. Mackey, Third Row: P. Bird, S. Burhoop, J. Russman. ft-Club First Row: M. Gehring, J. Tietz, A. Browning, S. Plambeck, T. Wegner, R. Mackey, Second Row: J. Larsen, K. Daberkow, C. Hermelbracht, T. Anderson, D. Russman, M. Plambeck, Third Row: Coach Brinkman, L. Pagels, S. Doht, B. Schilling, N. Flock, D. Abendroth, C. Dietrich, Coach Fliehe. Concert Rand Concert Band, First Row: L. Merrick, C. Flock, D. Marr, K. Krieg, C. Merrick, K. Bargmann, V. Logeman, Second Row: M. Bennett, C. Cehring, T. Larsen, S. Plambeck, A. Jeppson, M. Vogt, M. Sim, D. Gehring, L. Wiig, K. Konicek, Third Row: R. Flock, M. Flock, L. Samuelson, J. Graff, M. Nottelman, G. Tietz, T. Honcik, Fourth Row: C. Larsen, C. Miller, M. Russman, S. Doht, D. Abendroth, B. Merrick. Marching Band Marching Band, Pom Pom Girls: T. Doht, S. Burhoop, B. Larsen, B. Tietz, J. Russman, P. Anderson, Trumpets: L. Wiig, D. Gehring, Trombones: T. Honcik, T. Bargmann, G. Tietz, Baritones: M. Nottlemann, Saxophones: M. Sim, M. Vogt, L. Samuelson, S. Plambeck, T. Larsen, A. Jeppson, Clarinets: D. Marr, K. Krieg, M. Bennett, L. Merrick, C. Gehring, M. Flock, Flutes: V. Logeman, K. Bargmann, C. Merrick, Drums: C. Miller, K. Konicek, C. Larsen, Tubas: B. Merrick, D. Abendroth, Drum Majorette: C. Flock, Band Director: Mrs. J. Schlosser. v6 Stage Maud Stage Band, First Row: S. Plambeck, A. Jeppson, L. Samuelson, M. Vogt, M. Sim, V. Logeman, T. Larsen, Second Row: K. Konicek, J. Graff, L. Wiig, D. Gehring, T. Honcik, G. Tietz, Third Row: S. Doht, B. Merrick, C. Flock. Chorus Mixed Chorus, First Row: S. Burhoop, T. Russman, P. Wegner, V. Logeman, S. Roth, L. Lotz, J. Zimmerman, J. Gardes, Second Row: B. Larsen, R. Abendroth, T. Doht, M. Bennett, P. Kai, M. Kjeldgaard, D. Marr, J. Graff, L. Merrick, L. Lotz, Third Row: B. Tietz, C. Flock, J. Copple, M. Sim, B. Anderson, P. Simonsen, P. Anderson, M. Metzger, N. Jeppson, M. Beutler, Fourth Row: T. Honcik, J. Russman, B. Merrick, J. Tietz, T. Marr, J. Carter, K. Mackey, C. Gehring. 47 Cibramns Librarains: First Row; A. Mohl, P. Kai, M. Bennett, J. Russman, G. Cooper, Second Row; L. Lotz, J. Copple, T. Russman, Third Row; S. Bird, J. Carter, T. Munderloh, B. Merrick, N. Jeppson, P. Simonson, K. Mackey, C. Mohl. Declam Declam Members: D. Marr, T. Zuhlke, S. Burhoop, J. Russman, J. Tietz, B. Schilling, R. Abendroth, T. Hon-cik, M. Beutler, J. Bring, J. Graff, Mrs. Schilling speech coach, (not pictured). It was the last chance for BHS to win the first place trophy at the Logan Valley Speech Contest and WE DID IT! ! All of the people in this picture helped win the trophy and we are proud of them! Superior ratings were won at the conference contest by Thresa, Bill, Terri, Diane, and Janice. At the District contest at Wayne Rosemary and Thresa won superior ratings and went on with Mrs. Schilling to the state contest at Kearney where they had a blast. 48 Mrs. Carey— and they lived happily ever after. Mrs. Weeder— Downslips are so depressing to send. Mrs. Bargman— You lost another meal ticket? Freida Ellen—Togetherness! Mrs. Lutjen— We can't copy that! Nancy— Who put mustard in the salt shaker? Marvin— My broom is stuck to your gum! Mrs. Rief— We're going WHERE Sneak Day? Mr. Bennett-- ... and the Board said... Mrs. Sundquist— Who is that hiding back there? Mrs. Nelson— Who's been eating from Mr. Kopp— Watch your fingers! my refrigerator? Mrs. Brinkman— You may need this someday. Mr. Weeder-- That's the last bell. Mrs. Schlosser— A one, and a two, and a Mrs. Mehling— I know it's here somewhere. Mr. Fliehe— Gee, a ham sandwich! Mr. Carter— The following will report to the office... Howells; Season Ends of 7-2 UZ BAISiCPOl • •. But tonight—before you turn and go Your separate ways, as well we know, Enjoy this place, these hours, this school In memory they'll return to you. graduation 1975 msz m zjomajC kam Continuous Service Since 1884 Bancroft, Nebraska MALZAHN TV APPLIANCE RCA — Zenith — Quasar Whirlpool — Frigidaire Phone 648-7441 Res. 648-7416 Bancroft, Nebraska RAASCH’S BAR GRILL Beer — Mixed Drinks — Lunches Phone 648-7458 Bancroft, Nebraska VOGT SERVICE Lubes — Washing — TBA Phone 648-7951 A L, Bancroft, Nebraska y S8 BANCROFT CO-OP ASSN. Petroleum Products — Fertilizer A.G. Chemicals — L.P. Gas Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 648-3371 HOLMQUIST GRAIN LUMBER CO. Bill Ellis, Manager Grain — Lumber — Paint Hardware Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 648-3305 Deraid “Pee Wee” Bargmann Service Station — Farm Tire Service Gravel — Grain — Livestock Hauling Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 648-7661 LARRY’S BAR SHORTY'S BAR Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 648-9396 B.A.C. GARAGE Used Cars General Repairing Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 648-7486 ROD’S BARBER SHOP Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 648-3306 MEDICINE CHEST Open Sunday (After Church) Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat., 9a.m.-6p.m. Thurs. 9a.m.-9p.m. NEEL OIL COMPANY, LTD. Quality Petroleum Products Goodyear Tires West Point, Nebraska Phone 372-5655 Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 648-7887 NOTTLEMANN’S Interstate Assurance Company of Bancroft Phone 648-7891 Phone 648-3381 VILLAGE INN CAFE LYLE B. EGERMAN, DENTIST Home Style Cooking Bancroft, Nebraska Homemade Pies Phone 648-7641 Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 648-9391 61 Congratulations Seniors Your Formax Feed Supplier RAY’S HARDWARE FARMERS ELEVATOR CO., LTD. Pratt Lambert Paints Hardware Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 648-3366 Bancroft, Nebraska Phone 648-3311 Congratulations, Seniors! THE CITIZENS BANK Phone 648-3341 62 ZMS CA ZZCSMANS MM KANCK03Z” 9JM’S MAKKSZ A JCOCKSK Meats — Grocery — Locker Service Bancroft, Nebraska Phone — Market, 648-7492, Locker, 648-7493 Best Wishes to the Seniors From ALBRECHT- HELBERG STUDIO “Fine Portraits for Every Occasion” 311 North Lincoln West Point, Nebraska Phone 372-3202 ' ■ ■ . r :V • E V ■ «r w