Blair High School - Tattler Yearbook (Blair, NE)

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F.B.L.A. Develops Business Leaders Developing competent business leader- ship and an interest in business occupations is the purpose behind F.B.L.A. Highlights of the year were the leader- ship conference at the Nebraska Center, a field trip to Mutual of Omaha, informative talks given by local businessmen, and the state convention held at Kearney. Senior projects included typing envelopes for tuberculosis seals and Salvation Army so- licitations. Officers were president, Stephanie Helleloid; vice-president, Kathy Nemetz; secretary, Cheryl Williby; treasurer, Paula Anderson; historian, Emile Rurup; and student council representative, Karen Backman. F.B.L.A. was sponsored by Mrs. Helen Macholan. F.B.L.A. officers look over business careers bulletin board. Back Row: Betty Lorsch, Sue Jones, Diana Jones, Diane Arp, Karen Schneider, Lucy McDonald, Vicki Gutchow, Jo Lynn Madsen, Debby Michaelson, Linda Radler. Third Row: Mrs. Macholan, Barbara Juul, Vicky French, Dorothy Foster, Barbara Kuhl, Kristin Kolterman, Patty Backman, Debby Kelly. Second Row: Sue Dountas, Kathy Hansen, Elaine Johnson, Susan Taylor, Barbie Bauer, Barbara Webb, Margaret Smith, Chris Cordle. Table: EmilyRurup, Kathy Nemetz, Stephanie Helleloid, Cheryl Williby, Karen Backman. 24

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Bear Tales, Blair's student anthology of prose and poetry, presents the best origi- nal writing done by students during the year. Material is submitted by teachers and stu- dents, reviewed and evaluated by the staff members, and presented to the student body each spring in a sparkling new issue. Joan Hansen, editor; Dennis Johnson, publicity chairman; Debbe Jensen, business manager; and the staff, Anne Wardell, John Nielsen, Gayle Rembold, Jim Bennett, Barbara Christiansen, and Philip Stever put in many long after-school hours, along with their sponsor and advisor, Mr. Gary Barth. Officers Debbi Jensen, Dennis Johnson, and Joan Hansen look over Bear Tales materials. Pattern of School Life Standing: Gayle Rembold, Philip Steyer, John Nielsen,Mr. Barth, Barbara Christiansen, Anne Wardell, Jim Bennett. Seated: Debbi Jensen, Dennis Johnson, Joan Hansen. 23

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Standing: Jacque Christensen, Peggy Tripp, Beth Peterson, Karen Olsen, Konda Klanderud, Melissa Christiansen, Bonnie Lammers, Mrs. Jennie Nelson, Mary Ann Suess, Cathy Macholan, Karen Schneider. Kristin Kolterman, Jackie Jensen, KristieKempcke.Seated: Future Nurses Tour Hospitals F.N.A. officers, Karen Olsen, Karen Schneider, Melissa Christiansen, Cathy Macholan, and Konda Klanderud help out in nurse's office. To serve others and to learn the im- portance of good health to friends, family, and community was the purpose of F.N.A. The main activities for the year were pro- viding gifts and food for a chosen family at Christmas, touring a Lincoln hospital, attending films, speeches, and hosting visits from student nurses. Officers were president, Melissa Christiansen; vice-president, Konda K landerud; secretary - treasurer, Cathy Macholan; reporter, Karen Schneider; and student council representative, Karen Olsen, F.N.A. was sponsored by Mrs. Jennie Nelson. 25