Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1985 volume:

CONTENTS SENIOR Pgs. 2-11 UNDERCLASSMEN Pgs. 12-21 EVENTS Pgs. 22-29 ORGANIZATIONS Pgs. 30-39 MUSIC Pgs. 40-45 SPORTS Pgs. 46-57 ELEMENTARY Pgs. 58-70 FACULTY Pgs. 71-80 • . V rro 1 n a) • TV . T k _ _v -g ; A NT MZ 1g f jr Ptv tv r vvl A y f P T mV y yl M ? A JL nnJ -l- iy yy h h � — = 2a£U $UlL A4U K' f- 1KFZZZ. %££ £ -'ft r 4. - VV v- y •■ O nvtfV •■ y . a ® Qp ▼ T rX r 1 _ JTRXMOLX'W e OLCAjJefS ids the, crKl ov trve, uicieO, fc ud . as Gnu, the, beq.nr . V. - J m — , CS _ a - (si Z_ ,v - 9 8Q V9 - fl � r JLjn ft dell III IO 'X t vv , r- • M) r.o c r - o € pfe V's - ._ v s - rv =w a r ? !?L-£ ft - A JMf R ii 7)7 A w - S3% ft i aew TViT END SENIORS Left to Right: J. Daggett — Secretary P. Akins — Vice President R. Grone — President J. Ahlers — St. Council L. Suhr — Treasurer Rhonda Grone Pep Club: 1,2,4 Officer Band Council: 4 Band: 4,3,2,1 Top Bandsman: 4,3 Swing Choir: 4 Class Pres.: 4 Gold Schol.: 4,3,2,1 Chorus: 1 Speech (Superior): 1 Pat Akins Football: 4,3 MVP: 4 Basketball: 4,3,2,1 Track: 3.2,1 Swing Choir: 4 Chorus: 4 Gold Schol.: 4 Silver Schol.: 3.2 Boy's State: 3 4 Teresa Larsen Volleyball: 4,3,2 MVP: 4 Basketball: 4,3,2,1 MVP: 4,3 MV Athlete: 4,2 Cheerleader: 4 Pep Club: 4,3,2,1 Track: 4,3.2,1 Chorus: 4,3,2,1 Swing Choir: 4,3 Girls Glee: 4,3 Perfect Att.: 4,3,2 Silver Schol.: 3 Band: 1 Jeff Ahlers Track: 4,2 Football: 4,3,2, Basketball: 4,3 MIP: 4 Swing Choir: 4 Band: 4 Silver Schol.: 4 Boys State Alt. Amy Van Kirk Volleyball: 4 Pep Club: 4,3,2,1 Cheerleader: 4,3,1 Basketball: 3 Track: 2,1 Chorus: 4 Swing Choir: 4 Girl’s Glee: 4 Band: 4,3,1 Angie Kjeldgaard Track: 2.1 Pep Club: 2,1 Cheerleader: 2.1 State Speech: 4,3 Annual Editor: 4 Swing Choir: 4,3 Chorus: 4,1 Tyler Russman Football: 4,3,2,1 Track: 4,3,2,1 Debbie Burhoop Volleyball: 4.3,2 Pep Club: 4,3,2,1 Cheerleader: 4,3,2 Track: 4,3,2,1 Chorus: 4,3,2,1 Girl's Glee: 4,3 3 Kirk Metzger Football: 4.3.2.1 MVP: 4 MV Athlete: 4 Basketball: 4,3.2 MVP: 4.3 Track: 4,3 Baseball: 2,1 Class Pres.: 3 Chorus: 1 Tammy Ahlers Cheerleader: 3.1 Pep Club: 3.2.1 Chorus: 4,2,1 Swing Choir: 4,3.2 Girls Glee: 4,2 Silver Schol.: 4,3 Gold Schol.: 2 Volleyball: 1 Barb Rief Chorus: 4 Girls Glee: 4 Silver Schol.: 4 Girl’s State: 3 Pep Club: 2,1 Cheerleader: 2.1 Angie Richardson Volleyball: 4 Track: 4,3 Pep Club: 2 Chris Beutler Football: 4.1 Basketball: 4 Track: 4 Baseball: 3,2,1 Class Pres.: 1 Julie Daggett Pep Club: 4,3,2 Cheerleader: 4,3,1 Swing Choir: 4.3.2 Band: 4,3 Silver Schol.: 4,3 Chorus: 2 Shauna Petersen Pep Club: 4,3,2,1 Band: 4,3.2,1 Chorus: 1 Leannette Suhr Basketball: 4,3.2 MIP: 2 Pep Club: 4,3,2,1 Cheerleader: 4,3,2 Band Council: 4 Band: 4,3.1 Swing Choir: 4 Silver Schol.: 4,3.1 Chorus: 1 Darin Farewell Football: 4.3,2,1 Basketball: 4,3 Baseball: 2 7 SNEAK TRIP Last stop — Look what we bought. Sneak trip was great! The Seniors pulled together their last SI.800 and went to Des Moines. It all began Thursday night and into the wee hours of Friday morning when the Seniors painted the streets after their shove-off party at Barney's Bottom. After a sleepless night the Seniors boarded the bus bright and early Friday morning and began their quest for fun. Theyarrived first at the Botanical Garden in Des Moines. Living up to their rowdy reputation they dutifully destroyed every plant in the garden. FIA! HA! Not really. Well kind of, maybe a little. Then, after a brief lunch and a trip to get water guns, it was off to the Salisbury 'Steak' House, „ where they made a bold entrance by busting down the door, no Rhona, it's not a steak house, it's just the Salisbury House!, an English Tudor mansion worth about $25 million. The Iowa State Capitol was next on the agenda. The Seniors were all tired of touring, so they didn't have much fun there. Finally we made it to the Adventureland Inn. After a brief dip in the pool, 19 year old Troy took a walk to a local store and when he returned, the fun began. After Friday night's great meal at Spaghetti Works, the Seniors returned to their motel where they met the Fruit of the Loom Guys. Knock, Knock. Who is it?” Easy!!! Easy Who? Easy Seniors! (Guess ya had to be there!) On Saturday morning the Seniors ventured to Adventureland. It was truly an adventure! We were all wet!, but it wasn't rainy, (have to be there again.) The Seniors to their regret, then left for home. Their quest for fun had not been completed until Waddle dropped em' on the bus. Then we were glad to be home. s Buck. Breaking new frontiers. GRADUATION Not since the first graduating class of this century has graduation been outdoors on the football field. Perfect weather was the highlight as the 19 seniors filed to the front of thr rows of filled seats, to theirs, the center of attention. Proud parents, relatives, and friends sat anxiously listening as Pastor Gerkin opened the evening with the invocation and closed it with the benediction. Pat Akins, salutatorian, and Rhonda Grone, valedictorian, represented the class with speeches on hopes and memories. Mr. Stewart's choir along with the seniors were set Flying Free”, filling the air with sounds of promise and desire. But words don’t express the emotion and magic of the night. A tear-filled reception line followed the proceedings, which according to seniors was highlighted by Mr. Brown and Mrs. Nottlemann handing out diplomas. Relief, regret, joy and elation were among the emotions felt as the night broke into receptions and parties that lasted well into the morning. Typewriters, luggage, watches and stationery were common items littering gift tables, in hopes to send each senior well prepared into his or her future. We ll miss you Let's Tango!!! JUNIORS (On ground) Left to Right: Mr. Zavadil. S. White. Ms. Lampshire, R. Gatzemeyer. P Beutler, S. Dietrich. D. Nelson. C. Muller. R. Meyet. C. Abendroth, S. Gronc; (I'pl Right to Left: M Soli. J. Tietz, S. Ostrand. C. Albus. A Freiberg. I Johnson. W Carter. G. Mohl. D. Munderloh. P. Gatzemeyer. D. Raasch, D. Hermelbracht. A. Abendroth. M. Slaughter. K. Bruning. K. Olmscheid. Juniors all over the country (waste) almost the whole 17th year of their lives planning and decorating for their high school prom. As their junior year starts off. the juniors exclaim their happiness about finally becoming upperclassmen. Alter two years of being ordered and pushed around they’ve, at long last, earned the right to do some ordering themselves. Then when they begin to settle into the routine of going to school and football, then basketball games, the day arrives to begin having class meetings to plan for the prom. Their social life, that really just seemed to come alive with dates, parties, and dances, ends when it becomes required to go to meetings all the time. Soon it's time to decorate and it seems that's all juniors have time to do. The day for prom finally arrives and all the hard work, time, and money seems to have paid oil, because once again the prom was the highlight of the year for seniors and underclassmen alike. SOPHOMORES (In Bus) Left to Ri);ht: T Heaton, I. Zobel, K Bonneau.J. Sachs. K Kdwards. T Larsen. C. Greenfield: ( Behind Cat) Left to Ri hi: J. Dye, C. Nottlemann. R. Bcutler. D. Richardson. S. Doht, B. Tier . M. Akins, S. Taylor. S. Rcil. M. N'oltinj:. A Paulson. B. Tier M. Kriej;. (In Front of Car) Left to Rutht: C. Luedert. J. Van Kirk. I Kai Being a sophomore has a reputation for not being all that bad. There don't seem to be any pressing decisions to be made. There are very little financial problems because parents are willing to foot the bill for parties, gas. movies and dates. But with so few demands placed on them, sophomores often feel exiguous. Sometimes there doesn't seem to be that much to do at this stage in a person's life. Especially if a sophomore and his friends aren't 16 or don't have access to a car. Without transportation they are left at home: nowhere. But sweet sixteen is just around a corner and first tastes of freedom not far beyond. And with new freedoms comes the problem of new and sometimes tougher consequences. Being neither an adult or a child poses problems but also provides advantages. The sophomore faces the luxury of the adult world (the car), but only suffers the sentence of living room court after doing something like running down small trees. Likewise in school, sophomores may be included in upper-class peer groups, but rarely skilled enough for extended varsity sports or other extra-curricular activities. Overall, the sophomore year is a time of giddy uncertainty while the second year high schoolers secretly find interests and form opinions that will last through most of their adult lives. Officers: L. Zobel. St. Council; D. Richardson. Sec.; S. Doht. V. Pres.; M. Nolting. Treas.; M Krie . Pres. Sophomore trumpet section FRESHMEN 1st Row: C Waite, R. Karash; 2nd Row K Kinning. C. Rief. S. Bonsall, K Battling. B. Schmeckpepper; trd Row: Mr. Etelamaki. S. Hermelbracht. I). Bonneau, L. Suhr. J Slaughter. K. Meyer. T. Paulson. J Ahlets. S. Erickson. B Gatzemeyer.). I.uedert. The Webster High School Dictionary defines the word freshman as being a newcomer to an occupation or activity, a student in the first year (as of high or college). To freshmen in high school it means sliding down the ladder of seniority from being once at top notch in eighth grade. A new beginning for freshmen can be complicated as they come to a new school, face new teachers that push them as far as they can go without getting a detention. There is a whole new atmosphere in high school, and new rules that are sometimes hard to abide by. As for classes they really don't get much of a choice since they have a full schedule of required classes on which to build an educational foundation. And though the amount of time a freshman has for extracurriculars seems limited and they find they can't participate in all sports and clubs; they still find that being a freshman isn't so bad. Coach E. has the freshmen boys. 20 HOMECOMING Front. A. Van Kirk. A. Kjtrld aard. P. Akins. L. Suhr. Back: K. Metzger. K. Meyer. T. Paulson. D. Richardson. G. Greenfield. S. Ostrand. D. Raasch. J. Ahlers. Homecoming. 1981. became one of excitement with the B-R football team ending it on an explosive note Friday night trouncing Walthill 12-8. Another highlight of that energetic night included the crowning of the royalty, with Pat Akins and Angie Kjeldgaard being crowned King and Queen. Flomecoming activity week was filled with just that, activity. Monday, was Career Day and the Pep Club played Van Gogh with the downtown windows. Next came. Opposite Sex Day. and the Lady Panthers unfortunately lost to Allen in volleyball. It looked like the boys were still in the girls uniforms. Wednesday, was the day of the nerd. Boy! the teachers sure did take first that day. Following the nerds, was Crazy Day with a downtown Pep Rally and the roasting of the Blujay dummy as a highlight. The boys still have egg on their faces. Last came Friday. Color Day. with Redd Fag Disco rounding oft a tremendous week and featuring B-R's theme, We re Not Gonna Take It. Brother7 Sister. B-R Faculty PROM — ALL NIGHT LONG Never been done before — a spinning wheel All Night Long proved to be perfect Prom theme because the prom goers danced the night away and then were treated to a post-prom party at the Legion Hall. The post-prom party, given by the Junior mothers, gave everyone the chance to win prizes, with the grand prizes being drawn at 5:30 a.m. The highlight of this year's Junior-Senior Prom decorations was the rotating canopy with blue, silver, and gold streamers. The canopy turned out to be a huge success, although the Juniors spent many hours perfecting it finding the first five attempts unsuccessful. Other interesting decorations were a sparkling fountain, city buildings and a subway tunnel. A top hat with the Senior pictures was also an attraction in one corner of the gym. The banquet began at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 1985. The dinner of barbequed beef and pork, baked potatoes, green bean casserole, salad bar, creme de menthe dessert, punch was served by the Junior mothers. The waiters and waitresses, who were Rick Beutler, Brian Tietz, Brent Tietz, Michael Krieg, Glenn Greenfield, Stacey Reil, Micky Akins, Sherri Doht, Michele Nolting, and Cathy Luedert, provided the entertainment. Top left — City buildings, one corner s attraction Top right — A top hat with the seniors pictures BANQUETS This year's Athletic Banquet started off with a fine meal brought by the parents. The night was MC'd by Mr. Carter with guest speaker. Mr. Phillip Hickman, President of Doane College. Pat Akins, received MVP in football as did Kirk Metzger who was also named MVP in basketball and the recipient of the Kenny Metzger Award. Teresa Larsen, was given MVP in volleyball and basketball. Most improved players for this year were: Amy Abendroth — Volleyball, Michelle Slaughter — Basketball, David Raasch — Football, and Jeff Ahlers — Basketball. The new cheerleaders for the 1985-86 school year were announced. They are as follows: Karin Meyer — Head Cheerleader, Stacey Reil, Stacy White, Shannon Nelson, Micky Morgan, Kelly Bartling, and Stacey Dietrich. Awards are not only given for athletic achievement but also for classroom oriented activities. This includes a wide range of awards. Six new members were inducted into the National Honor Society. The members were: Barb Rief, Jeff Ahlers, Angie Freiberg, Randy Meyer, Gayle Mohl, and Denise Munderloh. Perfect attendance was given to Teresa Larsen. There were five people named to the A honor roll: Jason Slaughter, Le Etta Suhr, Sherri Doht, Pat Akins, and Rhonda Grone. Eleven seniors received scholarships this year, they were Jeff Ahlers, Pat Akins, Chris Beutler, Julie Daggett, Rhonda Grone, Angie Kjeldgaard, Teresa Larsen, Kirk Metzger, Angie Richardson, Barb Rief and Leannette Suhr. Band and music awards were also given. Receiving the top music awards were: Steve Grone, Choral award; and Leannette Suhr, John Phillip Sousa award. Top left — A Honor Roll Top right — Honor Society and candles Left middle — New coaches Paine and Korshoj Right middle — Volleyball coaches and Gayle Bottom — Miss Brown's last band awards 29 a •: . € Ar • rCy Have a Coke oV and a smile. J p _ — hoNOR SOCItTY 1T “A'l'C T £ A kf? • I V5 ILV J mj Va m- r vy 5 l v.Cr Awif •■ wu aS yJtK S v v —_ . - PEP CLUB 1st Row (Bottom); D. Burhoop, R. Gatzemeyer, S. Doht, D. Nelson, S. White, J. Van Kirk, C. N'ottlemann, R Grone,). Daggett, 2nd Row: T. Larsen, M. Nolting. W. Carter, D. Munderloh.J. Ahlers, S. Taylor, M. Slaughter. D. Hermelbracht, S. Petersen, A. Van Kirk, K. Bartling; 3rd Row; A. Abendroth, A, Freiberg, Leannette Suhr, S. Dietrich, Le Etta Suhr.J. Tietz, K. Olmscheid, S. Ostrand, M. Akins, G. Mohl, C. Albus, A. Richardson. P. Beutler. C. Muller, Top Row: K. Meyer. S. Reil, A. Paulson, D. Richardson. The Cheerleading Squad, consisting of fourteen girls, did especially well this year with their dance routines. The squad attended the ICF (International Cheerleading Foundation) summer camp at Kearney, and the girls took 1st place in the dance competition with their routine Freak-A-Zoid. Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity squads received 2nd place in the cheering competition. The squad also went to the ICF Dance Competition Clinic in Lincoln and again took 1st place. The girls also made posters, put on pep rallies, and performed two dance routines, When The Doves Cry and Jungle, at a football and basket- ball games this year. This year something new was walking around the Pep Club. It was the newly purchased Panther suit. It turned out to be a great crowd pleaser during the game. Pep Club members, teachers, and students took turns wearing the suit, with Amy Abendroth being the consensus favorite. The girls were also very busy selling Rooster Pom-Poms to the fans and running the concession stand. The Pep Club officers for the year are Rhonda Grone, President; Jill Tietz, Vice-President; Denise Munderloh, Secretary-Treasurer. This year's sponsor was Miss Barton. CHEERLEADERS Clockwise: Lc Etta Suhr, D. Richardson, S. Reil, A. Paulson, K. Bartling, K. Meyer. D. Burhoop.J. Daggett, Leannette Suhr. S. Dietrich. A. VanKirk. A. Freiberg, T. Larsen. A. Abendroth. 33 STUDENT COUNCIL Sitting: J. Ahlers, P. Akins, A. Kjeldgurd; Standing: S. Erickson,J. Slaughter, L. Zobel, S. Doht. Mt. Matcusson, S. Grone, A. Freiberg. Three-strikes and its gone! That was a common statement coming from Mr. Marcusson's moth concerning the pop-machine, which was the student council's only project of the year. This year's President, Pat Akins, and Mr. Marcusson, the sponsor, obtained the pop-machine from Chesterman Co. in Sioux City, Iowa. The total earnings from the machine throughout the year were around $100. Mr. Marcusson stated that, Next year's Student Council is going to be a lot more difficult with leadership being a main point. B-R CLUB 1st Row: J. Ahlers, P. Akins. L. Johnson. R. Beutler. K. Metzger, S. Grone, M. Soil; 2nd Row: S. Hermelbracht. S. Erickson. D. Farewell. B. Gatzemeyer, D. Raasch. K. Bruning, C. Abendroth, C. Beutlcr.J. Slaughter; 3rd Row: S. Ostrand, Le Etta Suhr. A. Van Kirk. D. Richardson. A. Abendroth. D. Hermelbracht. M. Slaughter. T. Heaton; 4th Row: C. Nottlemann. S. Dietrich. D. Burhoop. S. Taylor, P. Gatzemeyer. Brian Tietz, T. Russman, Leannette Suhr, L. Zobcl; 5th Row: J. Van Kirk, P. Beutler. S. Doht. T. Larsen. D. Munderloh. T. Larsen. M. Krieg. Brent Tietz. Mr. Cerny, Mr. Trumpold. 1985 Athletic Achievements: Bottom Clockwise Norfolk Daily News Top 10 Rating. Football; Class C-2 District Runner-up. Volleyball; 3rd Place. Ponca Holiday Tournament. Boy's Basketball; 3rd Place. Ponca Holiday Tournament. Girl’s Basketball; 1st Place. Harrington Pool Play Tournament, Volleyball; 1st Place, JV Walthill Tournament. Boys Basketball; Class C-2 District Champs. Girl's Basketball; Center: District Net, Girl’s Basketball. 5 SPEECH — ONE ACT Back row l-r B. Ricf, M. Slaughter, C. Beutler.J. Dye. Front row 1-r C. Petersen, A. Kjeldgaard, A. Van Kirk, R. Grone. In Bancroft-Rosalie’s One-Act (Mr. Vincent) for the '84-'85 contest season, Angie Kjeldgaard played a high school girl (Penny) who fancies herself an artist and idolizes the Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. In the process of pursuing this passion she turns her family's house into an art studio gallery with a heavy emphasis on the color yellow, Vincent's favorite. Mother (Rhonda Grone) is becoming very distraught with her daughter's unnatural interests. Father (Tyler Russman) is more calm and understanding of his artsy daughter. Penny's younger sister (Rhona Sailors) and that sister's bouncy best friend (Julie Daggett) are normal” and popular high school girls. The Sweetheart dance is that night, and, in desperation. Penny's mother has arranged for one of the younger sister’s boyfriends (Jeff Ahlers) to take Penny to the dance. Meanwhile Penny has dragged in a bum” off the streets, and, because he reminds her of Van Gogh, she call him Mr. Vincent. This bum” (Pat Akins) sits for his portrait in exchange for something to eat. In the end he convinces Penny to have a more balanced outlook on life and art and reveals himself to be just another art student romantically interest- ed in her. The Lewis Division of the Conference One-Act Play contest was held in Walthill and B-R's entry received a rating of Excellent. The District Contest was held at Wisner-Pilger, but B-R had to scratch because two cast members were ill. Bancroft-Rosalie's Speech Team had one member make it to the State Speech Contest this year — Angie Kjeldgaard with entertainment speaking. The 1984-85 team consisted of the following students: Chris Beutler, Original Public Address; Jodie Dye, Informative; Rhonda Grone, Interpretation of Poetry; Angie Kjeldgaard, Entertainment Speaking; Barb Rief, Serious Prose; Michelle Slaughter, Informative; Amy Van Kirk, Serious Prose. The Lewis Division of the Lewis and Clark Conference held its contest in Allen on March 4. B-R hosted the District C-10 contest in Bancroft on March 14. Schools attending were: B-R, Beemer, Lyons-Decatur, Macy, Oakland-Craig, Pender, Walthill, West Point C.C., and Wisner Pilger. Beemer took the First place trophy and Wisner-Pilger took second place in the Sweepstakes. Vi ALL SCHOOL PLAY Act I — Rhonda Grone. Scott Bonsall. Tammy Ahlcrs. Kelly Bartling, Cris Dee Waite 37 Being rewarded for their acting skills in both one-act and all school play; Jeff Ahlers and Rhonda Grone received Best Actor and Actress. This year's All School Play, Friday, May 3rd, was a comedy in three acts. Set in a posh New York City Hotel, Suite 719 found three sets of guests, each with a peculiar problem. In Act I a married couple tries to rekindle lost romance. In Act II a famous Hollywood producer seduces an old High School flame who's now happily married or so we are led to believe. In Act III distraught parents frantically attempt to coax their unsure daughter out of the bathroom for her wedding downstairs. Cast members were: (Act I)— R. Grone — Karen Nash, S. Bonsall — Sam Nash, C. Waite — Waitress, K. Bartling — Bellhop, T. Ahlers —Jean McCormack. (Act II) Waite — Waitress, T. Heaton —Jesse Kiplinger, R. Sailors — Muriel Tate. (Act III) A. Kjeldgaard — Norma Hubley, J. Ahlers — Roy Hubley, S. Bonsall — Borden Eisler, B. Rief — Mimsey Hubley. Make-up was done by: A. Freiberg, A. Aben-droth. Prompters were: C. Luedert, J. Dye, D. Nelson. Lighting and Sound: R. Meyer. I'm ready now.” BAND 1st Row: L. Suht, L. Sachs, R. Grone. T. Heaton,J. Macklin. M. Glissman. T. Schwanebeck; 2nd Row: J. Ahlers, Le Etta Suht.J. Ahlets, K. Meyer, K. Edwards; }rd Row: A. Abcndroth, M. Krieg.J. Meyer. K. Nelson. T. Heaton, R. Krieg. R. Carter, 4th Row: S. Doht, C. N'ottlemann.J. Van Kirk, T. Flock. S. Bonsall, T. Paulson; 5th Row: A. Van Kirk. W. Carter, J. Nelson, A. Severens. N. Kai, J. Beineke; 6th Row: C. Waite, J. Daggett. K. Meyer, K. Bartling, B. Taylor, S. Petersen; 7th Row: Miss Brown, A. Freiberg. I think the band has come a long way in producing a solid Band Sound'. Not only have the students developed into fine musicians but they have taken on more responsibilities and become a self governing group. The students' hard work has really paid off, said Miss Brown, band instructor. Awards and more awards is what the Band has accomplished this year. 1st place trophies were earned at Rosalie Old Settlers parade and Emerson-Hubbard Homecoming parade, and 3rd place trophies at the Wayne State Band Day and Norfolk La Vitsef parade. The John Phillip Sousa Award was won by senior, Leannette Suhr. Cris Dee Waite and the Sabers earned I ratings at the District music contest. This year s elected band council included Leannette S. — President, Sherri D. — Secretary, and Angie F. — Majorette. Among other necessities the band bought a new drum line. These, as well as the rest of the instruments, along with the band will be on display when the highlight of the year rolls around, thejuly Washington, D.C. trip. Invited to play in the 4th of July parade, the Bancroft-Rosalie marching pride will help represent Nebraska and small schools everywhere in an honor for the band and community as well. CHOIR 1st Row: D. Nelson. J. Van Kirk, D. Burhoop, C. Nottlemann. S. Ostrand. S. Erickson. S. Grone. D. Raasch; 2nd Row: R. Sailors, M. Akins, A. Van Kirk, B. Rief, T. Ahlers. S. White. T. Heaton, C. Abendroth, P. Akins; 3rd Row: T. Larsen, D. Munderloh.J. Ahlers. S. Taylor. C. Luedert, S. Bonsall. K. Kinning, J. Luedert. Busy! is the first word that comes to mind when thinking about the 1984-85 choir. Performances included: Lyons Manor and Pender Care Center, Christmas Concert, COPA, Graduation and the Veteran's Day Program. They also had the privilege of observing the University of Nebraska Singers and attending Norfolk High's production of The Wizard of OZ. The choir earned an Excellent rating at contest, performing two selections: Every Valley” and Festival Alleluia. Early in October, four students auditioned for the Nebraska High School Honor Choir at Hastings. Steve Grone and Denise Munderloh had the privilege of being chosen for this prestigious event. The 20 member group, selected by singing and choreographic auditions, had a busy year preparing for the Christmas Concert, COPA, District Music Contest, and performances at the Pender Care Center and Lyons Manor. The long and hard practices several nights a week and constant yelling by Mr. Stewart paid off as the Swing Choir earned a first ever Superior rating for B-R. Contest selections were Hello People” and the popular Stuck On You. SWING CHOIR 1st Row: A. Kjeldgaard. M. Akins. T. Ahlers. C. Waite. C. Nottlemann, S. Ostrand; 2nd Row J. Daggett. T. Larsen. D. Munderloh. S. Rcil. L. Suhr. R. Grone. A. Van Kirk; 3rd Row: S. Erickson. S. Bonsall. P. Akins. J. Ahlers. T. Heaton. S. Grone. C. Abendroth. Swing Choir at Copa Cool Choir 13 FOOTBALL 1st Row: K Kinning, D Bonncau. S. Erickson. T Paulson. J. Slaughter. B. Gatzcrncycr. J. Luedert. S. Hons all: 2nd Row: G. Greenfield. Brent Tictz. M. Krieg, T. Earsen. K. Bonneau. Brian Tietz. E. ohel: srd Row : Mr. Cerny. L. Johnson, K. Bruning. T. Russtnan. S. Grone. I). Raasch. M. Soil. C. Abendroth. 4th Row S. Hermelbracht (St. Mgr. R Beutler. P Akins.J. Alders. K Metzger. C Beutler. D. Farewell. Mr McGhee. I'm glad we won the games we did. but a couple of games that we lost I wish we could get another chance at. This was the feeling of most of the players as the season ended with a 5-1 record. The 1984 B-R football season set new records both for individuals and the team as a whole. Pat Akins broke two records with 966 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns. As a team, the Panthers set the most y ards rushing record with 1.794 yards. Other Leading Statistics: 11 PASSING — Larry Johnson — 39 out of 116 attempts for 552 yards and 3 touchdowns 2) RECEIVING — Pat Akins — 20 catches for 259 yards and 2 touchdowns 3 KICK RETURNS— Brent Gatzemeyer — 11 returns for 399 yards, longest was 78 yards II TACKLES — Kirk Metzger — 79 unassisted and 43 assisted for a total of 122 Darin Farewell — 42 unassisted and 44 assisted for a total of 86 The 1984 football season ended up as expected. Several games were very close, and with a few breaks we could have made the playoffs. The senior boys were few in number, but proved to be good leaders and players...I he program is developing into one of the better programs. 1985 will be known as The Year of the Panther . ALL CONFERENCE Kirk Metzger Steve Gronc Fat Akins HONORABLE MENTION Jeff Ahlers Larry Johnson Darin Farewell Tyler Russman ALL STATE Kirk Metzger HONORABLE MENTION Pat Akins 49 VOLLEYBALL 1st Row: C. Nottlcmann. C. Lucdert. S. Taylor. A. Paulson. S. Reil. M. Akins; 2nd Row: J. Van Kirk. K Bartling.J. Ahlcrs. K Mcver. L. Suhr.J. Dye; rd Row: D. Burhoop. A Richardson. A Freiberg. A. Van Kirk, S. Doht. I) Richardson. S. Ostrand. S. Dietrich. G. Mohl; 4th Row: Mr. Trumpold. T. Larsen. A. Abcndroth, M. Nolting. D. Ilermelbracht. M. Slaughter. D. Munderloh. P. Beutler. Ms. Korshoj. Two new coaches, head coach Sam Trumpold and assistant Merri Korshoj. helped the Lady Panthers to a winning season which is their first since 1980. That was accomplished with a late season six game winning streak that included victories over Beemer and Allen, who were first and second in the conference. Walthill who had beaten them before, and a good Wakefield team. While whipping their record from 4-7 to 10-7 with that streak the Lady Panthers captured two tournament titles. The first was the I lartington Invitational Pool Play Tournament and the second was the Bancroft-Rosalie hosted sub-district. Both were first time tournament victories for any Panther Sporting team. Their state berth was narrowly missed at the Wakefield C2-7 district final showdown against conference champion Allen. The scoring attack was led by Denise Munderloh with 1(X) points and 40 ace serves in il sets played; followed by mid-season starter Amy Abendroth with 82 points in only 25 sets played. Senior Teresa Larsen enjoyed 84% efficient spiking. 180-214. with 64 aces. Teammate Deb Burhoop was leading setter with 261-294 for 89% efficiency. The B-team also enjoyed a successful season winning eight games and losing only two. The C-team had a disappointing season but gained a lot of experience throughout their games. Theresa Larsen was voted to the second team all -conference while Michelle Slaughter received honorable mention balloting. Looking toward next years season. Coach Trumpold noted that with the strength of this years underclassmen, it should be one of great promise. Sophomore Sherri Doht pounds a spike hack to an Emerson-Hubbard team. Knowing only being one win away from a state tourney berth. Lady Panthers show the winning feeling after defeating Walt hill in sub-district final. Senior Teresa Larsen strives for perfection in the victorious battle against Beemer Junior spiker Dawn Hermelbracht spikes a ball past a Newcastle defender. B-R OPPONENT 0 Pender 2 1 Walthill 2 2 Snyder 1 0 Homer 2 Walthill 1 2 Beemer 1 0 Allen 2 2 E-H 2 2 Wakefield 1 1 Newcastle 2 2 Winnebago 0 Harrington Tour 2 Allen 1 2 Hartington 1 2 Beemer 1 Subdistricts 2 Winnebago 0 2 Walthill 0 District Finals 0 Allen 2 M GIRL’S BASKETBALL Left to Right: J. Van Kirk, D. Hermelbracht, D. Munderloh, T. Larsen, L. Suhr, M. Slaughter. S. Doht, Le Etta Suhr, M. Korshoj, P. Paine. First year coaches, Paula Paine and Merri Korshoj, took over the girl's basketball program and they hardly expected to take the Lady Panthers from a 4-14 record to a 10-10 record and a berth in the State Tournament. Their coaching combined with the dedication and hard work from the eight girls out for basketball made all that possible. The Lady Panthers played Winnebago and Walthill in the sub-district before going on to beat Allen in the finals for the district crown and a trip to state. In the first round of the state tournament, the Lady Panthers lost 46-31 to the defending state champions, Kearney Catholic Lady Stars, who went on to repeat as state champions. The trip to state was a great honor and a good learning experience. With only two seniors leaving, the Lady Panthers should have an excellent shot at improving their record and earning another shot at state next year. Two individual records were broken this year. Dawn Hermelbracht broke the individual scoring record scoring 35 points against Oakland-Craig. Denise Munderloh had 7 assists against Allen to break the assist record. Dawn Hermelbracht and Michelle Slaughter led the Lady Panthers in total points and total rebounds. Dawn Hermelbracht had 254 points for the season and an average of 15 points per game. Michelle Slaughter led the team with 201 rebounds and an average of 12 rebounds per game. We They Tekamah-Hcrman 30 32 Lyons-Decatur 32 42 Walthill 26 27 Homer 34 32 Emerson-Hubbard 45 16 Snyder 52 43 Laurel) 35 38 Allen) Ponca Tourn. 41 35 Allen 34 38 Oakland-Craig 60 37 Pender 43 41 Ponca 30 33 Beemer) 30 29 Newcastle) L C Conf. 35 45 Beemer 32 36 OT Newcastle 33 55 Winnebago) 45 34 Walthill) Sub-District 41 34 Allen) District 45 34 Kearney Catholic) State 31 46 Dawn for 2 of 35 53 BOY’S BASKETBALL 1st Row: D. Farewell, K. Bruning, D. Raasch. Brent Tietz. C. Beutler, L. Zobel. S. Erickson, St. Mgr.; 2nd Row: S. Bonsall. T. Heaton, Brian Tietz, T. Larsen. B. Gatzemeyer. J. Slaughter, S. Hermelbracht; 3rd Row: Mr. Trum-pold, R. Beutler. K. Metzger. J. Ahlers. P. Gatzemeyer. L. Johnson, Mr. Etelamaki. Sporting a 5-2 third place finish in the Lewis Clark conference this year, the Panthers once again under coaches, Sam Trumpold and Gordon Etelamaki, almost enjoyed their first winning season. Running into late season tough competition their 8-4 mark slipped to 8-9 overall; but all involved still considered it a success of sorts. The early season highlight was a seven point win over conference rival Homer which helped pace the Panthers over six of their nine scheduled games versus C-l teams. The later season highlight was a two-point win over C-l conference foe Ponca. That win sealed the highest conference finish for a panther squad yet, at third. Individual honors were enjoyed by Kirk Metzger, first team all conference, hon. ment. all-state; Pat Akins, hon. ment. all-conference and record setting 76% free throw percentage; and Jeff Ahlers, hon. ment. all conference and year's Most Improved Player. Kirk was MVP for the year as well leaving B-R with 10 of the 17 individual school records. Coach F-telamaki's jayvees topped last year with a 12-2 mark highlighted by an end-of-season tourney championship at Walthill. Developing season standouts Brent Tietz, Larry Zobel, Jason Slaughter and Tony Larsen as well as a second six bunch that outscored their counterparts 44 to 14, Coach E. and the squad provided ample support for the varsity program. We They Wakefield 45 48 Lyons-Decatur 48 69 Walthill 63 52 Homer 54 47 Emerson-Hubbard 43 37 Snyder 64 65 Allen) 36 43 Laurel) Ponca Tourn. 59 43 Allen 48 37 Oakland-Craig 76 59 Pender 59 53 Ponca 60 58 W.P.C.C. 32 70 Homer) L C Conf. 53 55 Becmer 53 62 Newcastle 44 63 Winnebago) Sub-District 60 74 Nice follow-thru Akins. Ahlers our most improved. Johnson from the baseline. Nice position Pat. Buck with the double-pump. Kirk for 2 more. GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ TRACK Front !-r T. Larsen, J. Ahlers, D. Raasch, K. Metzger, S. Grone, D. Burhoop. A. Richardson, S. Doht; Middle I-r S. Erickson, M. Krieg, T. Russman, C. Rief.J. Ahlers, D. Richardson, C. Nottleman, J. Van Kirk, C. Waite, K. Bartling, Back 1-r Coach Naden, L. Johnson, B. Gatzemeyer, J. Slaughter, D. Munderloh, P. Gatzemeyer. D. Hermelbract, K. Kinning, C. Abendroth. S. Taylor, B. Tietz, M. Slaughter, C. Beutler. The boys' and girls' track squads this year demonstrated a great deal of improvement when compared with the last two years of track, stated Coach Naden. Records were set in almost all events, and the girls had a qualifier for the state meet in Omaha. In fact 25 of the total 33 records were set in this year's season. Junior, Dawn Hermelbracht, was the state qualifier competing in the high jump. MVP's for the year were Dawn and Brent Gatzemeyer, only a freshman. Most Improved thinclads were Michelle Slaughter and Kirk Metzger. Michelle, a Junior, captured 6 personal or team records; while Kirk, a senior, set a new discus mark. 57 ROSALIE, K-l-2 Front Row: K. Kozeal. G. Villwok.J. Schumacher. I. Gustin; 2nd Row: M Nelson. Mrs. Hansen. P Bryan. Kindergarteners from both schools had an exciting school year full of field trips and special projects. The Bancroft kindergarteners went to the Children's Playhouse in Omaha with the 1st through 4th grades to see Little House on the Prairie.'' The Rosalie kindergarteners went to the Shrine Circus in Sioux City along with the 1st through 4th graders from Rosalie. Some special projects and events highlighted the year with the holiday and science projects being examples. The first grade was very busy this year with several special learning activities. One of these was the money unit in math where the students put together a play store. Empty jello and cereal boxes were brought from home and used to set up three stores, and turns were taken be- Front Row: M Anderson. Stromber . F Schlichtin . T. Gatzeineyer. ( Klintworth; 2nd Row V. Marr, K Warnock.T. Bonneau.C. Villwok, C.Johnson. B. Buck. B Kinning, S Richardson; rd Row: Miss Korshoj. BANCROFT, K-l-2 ing customers and cashiers. The last day. Mrs. I.auritsen surprised the class by opening a candy store. The big activity for the year was the Annual Puppet Show given for their parents and grandparents. The play The Ugly Duckling and The Pied Piper were presented b the Bancroft second graders. Each student was given a part and had to make their own costumes. The busy second graders also took some Held trips. They went to the Pender hospital, along with the first grade, and also visited the Bancroft Post Office. The Rosalie 1st and 2nd grade learned all about teeth in their Tooth Club. Trevor Bon-neau was elected President of this special club. Front Row C. Schultz. J. Bonncau, J. Hermelbracht. C. Vyborny; 2nd Row: A Carlson. C. Cooper. K Russman. T. Ross. J. Larsen. Mrs Woodcock. Front Row: J. Tietz. J. Macklin. M. Hocfs, ( Nolting, S. Siebrandt. C. Vogt; 2nd Row: Mrs Lauritsen. A. Edwards. M. Kai. K. Simonsen. M. Lill.J. Meyer. B. Heisc, Mrs. Gustafson. 61 3-4, BANCROFT 1st Row: C. Edwards. M. Van Kirk, W. Nolting. S. Mcl'arlanc: 2nd Row: T. Schultz, D. Muller. A Marcusson. J Barj;mann.J. Prince. A, Karash. R Beineke. T. Bonncau: Srd Row Mrs. Zwygart. K Brehmer. 1). Tietz. R. Roth.J. Macklin. M Raasch. B Greenfield. Mrs. Konicek. For elementary the years are usually busy and last year was no different. In addition to driving to Omaha on various field trips, they also drove their teachers crazy. They took a trip to Omaha to see Little House on the Prairie. at the Emmy Gifford Children's Theatre. They also went to the DeSoto Bend Wildlife Refuge. The kids learned many new phrases and expressions such as don't beat around the bush,' hold your horses. and go paddle your own canoe. At Christmas, in addition to having a Christmas party, grades K-4 saw a movie called. The Love Bug which they really enjoyed. Some elementary favorites were: MOVIES — Gremlins. Star Wars: T.V. SI IOW — V . A-1 earn. Friday Night Videos: T.V. OR MOVIE STAR Harrison Ford. Robert Englund (Willie on V ), and Bo Brady on Days ot our Lives’; SINGING GROI IFOR STAR — Michael Jackson, Tina Turner. Ray Parker. Jr., and Bruce Springsteen; FADS — Velcro closings, crop pants, and fluorescent clothes. 62 3-4, ROSALIE 1st Row: A. Erickson. L Slaughter. I). Klintworth; 2nd Row Miss Paine. A. Wortman.J. Dye. P. Christiansen Working hard! What are you up to now, Lisa! 5th-6th Middle school students are a lot like where they are positioned at in school — right smack in the middle. too young tor choosing their own classes and too old tor recesses. One of the favorite classes ot the upper grades in the middle school is I tome Ec. It is a semester class with half of the group each semester. The classes have made good grooming charts and several beginning cooking projects. Their sewing project has been an animal shaped pillow. The most popular project was the ghetto blaster pillow. During the year the middle school has had several favorites. For foods, the most liked were chicken patties, pizza. ham cheese sandwiches. and fish. Favorite subjects were math, science. P.E. and Social Studies. Inspiring teachers were Mrs. Schilling. Mr. Carter. Mr. Stewart Mrs. Hawk. Staying home at night proves to be not so bad because favorite T.V. shows pass the time. Favorites are the Cosby Show, Street Hawk,” Miami Vice. Wrapping up the school year most middle school students are preparing for another advance to nowhere new, while the 8th graders prepare for new beginnings in high school. Sth Grade: 1st Row: li. Hawk. A. Severcns. P. Bonneau. J Gee. S. Warnock; 2nd Row S. Nelson. S. Abendroth. 1.. Edwards. A. Richardson. Mrs Wildman; Jrd Row R Reis. R. Grone. M Richardson. C. Kjeldgaard. M. Vogt.J. Gatzetncver; 4th Row: A. Nelson. S. McFarlane. J. Nelson. S. Nelson. B. Simonsen. K. Brehmcr. 6th Grade (bottom): 1st Row C Raasch.C Raasch. A Pullen. K Brehmer. I). Johnson. M. Larsen.J. Wortman; 2nd Row NX Dye. R. Morgan. B. Slaughter. W. Erickson. C. Bonsall.J. Hermelbracht. Mrs. Simonsen; Nrd Row: M. Gatzemeyer. B. Van Kirk. M. Bartlmg.J. Gee; 1th Row: A. Reis. B. Konicck. K. White. I 7th-8th 7rh Grade (top) 1st Row: B. Mikkelson. B. Anderson. R Carter. C. Nelson. R. Krieg — Vice President. M. Glissman; 2nd Row. Mrs. Schilling, C. Christiansen. B. Simonsen — Treasurer. B. Bonneau. L. Beutler. A. Gatzemever. T. Schwanebeck. A. Severens.J. Macklin; 3rd Row: J. Cole.J. Nelson — Secretary. B. Taylor. S. Gatzemever. J. Meyer — President. K. Nelson. K Meyer. I.. Sachs. T Heaton. 8th Grade (bottom 1st Row: J. Paulson. J. Beineke. S. Heineman. T. Mikkelson. B. Nelson — Treasurer. C. Siebrandt. S. Smith — Secretary ; 2nd Row I). Kai. B. Bruning. R. Mohl. T. Parker. T Mock. M Greenfield. M Hawk.J. Doht — President. Mrs. Etelamaki. 3rd Row S. Nelson. J. Schmeckpepper. R. Taylor. A. Gatzemever. M. Morgan — Vice President. M. Karash. I). Hermelbracht. M White. R. Bonneau, S. Warnock. JUNIOR HIGH — MIDDLE SCHOOL Top — Miss M. Korshoj — 1st and 2nd Middle — Mrs. B. Wildman — 5th Bottom — Mrs. M. Schilling — Middle School Top — Miss P. Paine — 3rd and 4th Middle — Mrs. J. Simonsem — 6ch Bottom — Mrs. S. Etelamaki — Middle School 69 FACULTY Mr. D. Zavadil. Computers. Science Mrs. M Petersen; Art. Spanish Mr. K Naden; History Mr. G Ltelamaki; Math Mr R Stewart. Vocal Music Mr. J. Cerny; Science FACULTY Mrs. L. Hermelbraeht; Resource Room Miss D. Lampshire. Business 73 FACULTY Miss T. Barton; Home Ec. Miss C. Brown; Instrumental Music Mrs. J. Hawk; Librarian, Home Ec. Faculty takes a break Miss C. Petersen; English — Speech Mr. S. Trumpold; English. P.E. ADMINISTRATION Mr K Brown; Superintendent Mr. I) Richardson; Guidance Counselor Mrs. M. Kiersch. Rosalie Secretary Mr. E. I.orenzen; Elem-Middle School Principal Mrs. I). Hardman. Bancroft Secretarv 75 KITCHEN CUSTODIAN STAFF Top The Bancroft Kitchen Staff; E. Van Kirk. B. Schmeckpepper. F. Top: The Rosalie Custodian; J. Da ctt. Hermelbracht. R Heineman. N. Novak. Bottom: G. Kai. Bancroft Custodian. Bottom The Rosalie Kitchen Staff; B. Wortman and R. Anderson. 76 YEARBOOK STAFF Left to Right: C. Beutlcr, L. Johnson, S. Reil. B. Rief, J. Tietz, P. Gatzemeyer, G. Mohl, R. Sailots, T. Ahlers. A. Kjeldgaard, D. Buthoop, D. Hermelbracht, T. Larsen. M. Nolting, A. Richardson, S. Trumpold, K. Metzger, D. Farewell. Not pictured: K Olmscheid, D. Lampshire. This year 18 ambitious students emerged from the crowd to become the third annual and journalism staff at Bancroft-Rosalie High. Our first decision of the year was to elect editors for the yearbook and newspaper. Angie Kjeldgaard was elected to be the yearbook editor, with Chris Beutler as photo editor and Barb Rief as copy editor. The newspaper editors are Tammy Ahlers and Kirk Metzger. Work groups were assigned for the various pages and projects in both the yearbook and newspaper. This year's newspaper mainly followed last year's format with a few deviations. Editors Tammy Ahlers and Kirk Metzger provided leadership for our first feature story paper as well as a summer reading issue. This year's yearbook is geared more towards the student. Instead of making the usual 'by the rules' book, we bent them slightly to make it more informal and for the students. Using the notebook theme, we hoped to capture not only the academic aspect of school but also the casual air of friendships. 1