Blair High School - Tattler Yearbook (Blair, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1972 volume:

TATTLER Blair High School The school year Finds dedicated and patient Leaders Always working for “ Your Education ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY The Blair Board of Education members discussing current school affairs are. left to right. Superintendent B E Krantz. Mrs Mary Matthies. Harold Schjodt. Jon Stewart. James Foley. President Lela Neve. Robert Blobaum. Jesse Wright Robert Plugge. and William Tripp This has been a busy year they admit Beginning with a successful bond issue for a new high school in 1968, the Blair Board of Edu- cation faced the project of reorganizing rural school districts as well as planning a new building Late hours and long discussions became a habit as ideas moved toward reality. The dream came true when nine hundred students streamed through the doors of a new school on January 6, 1971. Other topics of discussion included full-time bussing, school safety, the hot lunch program, and the sale of rural schools. Board members are Mrs. Lela Neve, Mr Robert Plugge, Mr Jess Wright, Mr. Robert Blo- baum. Mr. Jon Stewart, Mr. Harold Schjodt, Mr. Jim Foley, and Mrs. Mary Matthies. A mountain of paper work surrounds the Board of Educa- tion Official Secretary. Clarice Andersen I 6 Administration Keeps School Buzzing Mr Baumert. junior high principal, and senior high day. even though their attempts are not always suc- principal. Mr Otte. put in many additional hours of cessful work to assure a smooth schedule during the school Secretary Maxine Therkelsen reads up on the news as she catches a glimpse of the paper during a free moment Diana Stier finds noon a busy time when trying to eat and run the office at the same time 7 Faculty Succeeds In Mr Sandvold. Miss Krause. Mr Anderson. Mr Edgell, Mr Clines. Mrs Uchtman. Miss Jensen and Mrs Wright meet to discuss the successes and failures of the English interim. Mrs Renard and Mrs Solomon proudly exhibit home fur- nishing displays in the home economics department Arousing Interests The social studies department. Mr Huff. Mr Stender and Mr Fanoele discuss a political magazine article. Mrs. Vasby and Mr Krueger team the French and Spanish languages together to form the foreign language department 9 Mrs Macholan. Mrs Fanoele, Mr Abbott and Mrs Lehl teach business skills ap plicable in employment and everyday life. Mrs. Mommsen is kept busy with the job of being school nurse and teaching a first aid course Mrs Ruzicka, track coach, and Mrs. Conety, volleyball coach, strive to add variety to their P.E. classes Mr Jorgensen. Mr. Rohwer. Mrs Cook and Mrs. has drawn, as he attempts to explain the diagram to Nunn examine the sketch of a graph that Mr Clements the math department Increased Facilities Permit Expanded Curriculum Mr. Leach, agricultural instructor, left, joins Mr Lund. Mr Ortmeier and Mr Limbach as a new addition to the expanded vocational department Mr Carlsen. Mrs Nielsen and Mr Rembold examine a wire sculpture and other art works done by some of Mrs Nielsen’s art classes 11 Teachers Devote Time And Energies To School Mr Realph and Mr Vasby. freshman and sophomore basketball coaches respectively, check over plays used during the season Mr Langhorst. head of the audio-visual department, takes time to check new models of equipment Well-deserving head coaches are Mr Huff, wrestling; Mr Mos- ser. basketball. Mr Olson, track; and Mr Lehl, football 12 In his office. Mr Little checks over student records with the help of Mrs Brown, his secretary Librarian. Mrs Sorgen. enjoys working with the facilities in the new school library Mr Hohensee. Mr Ruzicka and Mr Wilson. Science Department teachers check over some of the new equipment in the Jr. High physical science rooms 13 Close association With others in Organizations, Help to build “Character NilS Recognizes Best Thinkers The National Honor Society sponsors a display case which explains the purposes of the group and the requirements of membership Last spring, at the 1971 Honor’s Con- vocation, 11 students were selected to be members of the National Honor Society. They were chosen on the basis of their scholastic and leadership qualities They worked on many projects for the benefit of the school and the community. This year's members of NHS were Betsy Anderson. Tim Brechbill, Kaye Greg- ory, Joanne Hansen, Kathy Hineline, Paul Hundtoft, Lynn Johnson, Tom Macholan, Jane Nielsen, Steve Suverkrubbe and Roger Thaden. The sponsors were Mr. Otte and Mr. Little. The selected few members of NHS are. seated: Kathy verkrubbe. Tim Brechbill. Tom Macholan and Lynn John- Hineline. Jane Nielsen, Betsy Anderson and Joanne Han- son Not pictured is Kaye Gregory sen Standing are Paul Hundtoft, Roger Thaden. Steve Su- 16 Issues Mark Need For Student Voice The 1971-72 Student Council Members are. left to right, first row: L. Jensen. J Harris. B Anderson. K. Gregory. S Vinton. D. Latwaitis, B Lasher, second row: R Paul. P Nelson. R Thaden. D. Chamberlin. L. Johnson. T Macholan. R Ashland, third row; K Sachs. J Nielsen. K Moore. B Davis. B Deklavs. J Rogert. S Klotz. C. Pille, D Hadley. J. Sutton. S. Suverkrubbe. and sponsor Coach Lehl Student Council initiated many new proj- ects this year. The main project was form- ing a student-faculty-parent senate for the purpose of discussing major issues that con- front the student body and the administration. Another major project endorsed by the council was the construction of a new bicycle rack placed at the main entrance to the school building. The council sponsored many fund raising activities to finance their projects. The officers were: Prudy Nelson, presi- dent; Roger Thaden, vice president; Kaye Gregory, secretary; Debbie Chamberlain, treasurer; Steve Suverkrubbe, parliamen- tarian; and Betsy Anderson, correspondence secretary. Debbie Chamberlin and Kathleen Moore wait on tables at a Student Council chili feed before a home basketball game New Sponsor And Photogs Aid Annals The 1971-72 Tattler executives are Kris Robinson, layout editor; Susan Vinton, associate editor; Janet Hansen, business manager; Chris Gentzler. copy editor; and Roger Thaden. editor In her first year as sponsor of the Tattler, Mrs Uchtman saw the elimination of two deadlines and the purchase of new darkroom equipment. Photographers Bill Marquardt. David Johnson and Luke North- wall look over the results of many long hours in the darkroom Connie Lutz and Les Tripp were members of the copy staff this year while Anne Nielsen worked on layouts. 18 Informer Reveals Events Of'71- 72 The Informer, a monthly publication of school activities and special news, boasted another successful year. The top positions were held by. Joanne Hansen, editor; Lynn Johnson, feature editor; Steve Taylor and Joe Blobaum, sports co-editors; Kathy Hine- line, head typist; Dave Johnson and Bill Marquardt, photographers. Mr. Edgell spon- sored the paper this year. The student body looks forward to the appearance of each new issue to see what activities they missed and to read the bits of witticism by the writers of the staff. From left to right, standing: Mr Edgell, Brian Stricklett. Steve Taylor. Sharalynn Taylor, Prudy Nelson. Diane Warren, Debbie McNichols. Karen Truhlsen and Betsy Anderson Seated: Janelle Gunderson, Kathy Misfeldt. Kathy Hineline and Luann Voss Artist Paul Hundtoft and feature writer Lynn Johnson get a good laugh out of the January issue of the Informer. Editor Joanne Hansen and Mr. Edgell huddle with David Johnson and Gary Rasmussen, next year's editors The Bear Tales staff explains qualifications for student writing entries to a creative writing class The T a I es F osiers Creativity The Bear Tales, an annual anthology of creative writing submitted only by Blair High students, is published by a group of students who believe that creative writing talents should be acknowledged. This years staff, led by Mrs. Dorothy Wright, faculty sponsor, sought to find creative writing ma- terial in both the creative writing class and the ordinary classroom. The staff, composed of Cheryl Faust, Kim Reeh, Joan Rogert, Mary Allen, and Jane Nielsen, spent long hours proofreading and typing poetry, short stories and other types of entries. The highlight of the year for students and staff alike is the thrill of seeing an original collection come hot off the presses. Bear Tales Staff Seated, left to right: Kim Reeh. Joan Rogert. Cheryl Faust. Mary Allen, and Jane Nielsen. 20 Thespians Crows, Drama Expands Thespians started out the year with a very small membership, but throughout the year, more people became eligible and were initiated into the group. In order to join, one must have earned enough points by partici- pating in all aspects of the theatre. The officers for this year were Kaye Gregory, president; Tom Macholan, vice- president; Christy Solomon, secretary; Paul Hundtoft, treasurer; and Cheryl Faust, clerk. Mr. Anderson was the new sponsor. The activities of this year's Thespians include attending a pantomime workshop, seeing various productions, and holding a prop and costume drive. To become a member of Thespians, one must work on the technical aspects of the theatre as well as the actual acting Past Thespians Kaye Gregory. Tom Macholan. Christy Solomon. Cheryl Faust, Lynn Johnson and Paul Hundtoft make the newly initiated members kneel to their great power Mr Anderson observes as Connie Harris, Teresa Lilly. Chris Gentzler. Cooper Hanson, Bill Marquardt, Joel Blobaum and Roger Thaden salute the veterans 2 Adult Education Classes Are Major Achievement The Future Business Leaders of Ameri - ca, one of the largest and most involved groups at Blair High, finished a busy year under the leadership of Mrs. Helen Macholan, faculty sponsor. Student officers, D. Cham- berlain, president, D. Warren, vice presi- dent, B. Anderson, secretary, C. Ryan, treas- urer, K. Hineline and M. Orht, historians, and S. Tarlor, parliamentarian found them- selves actively involved in an effort to help the student members better their community. Among the major achievements accom- plished by the organization was the starting of a new series of adult education classes at Blair High. The members were also re- sponsible for completing a census of all the members of the school district in an at- tempt to get suggestions for new classes which might be offered in the program in following years. Blair High's chapter of FBLA is formidable in both size and ability. Officers standing in the from row above are Cindy Ryan. Kathy Hine- line. Sharalynn Taylor. Debbie Chamberlin. Marta Ohrt. and Betsy Anderson Mr Ray Weckmuller. head of the Education Department at Dana College, assisted FBLA in their adult education survey Lynne Barnhart and Janet Fuhlrodt look over spelling words prior to the competition in Lincoln. FSA Emphasizes Special Sciences Mr. Hohensee and Mr. Wilson are giving the science students of Blair High School a chance to increase their knowledge of sci- ence by sponsoring FSA. This years officers are President, Steve Suverkrubbe; Vice Pres- ident, Connie Lutz; Secretary, Gary Ras- mussen; and Treasurer, Roger Davis. At each meeting there is a guest speaker of program pertaining to some field of science which helps the members achieve their purposes: to increase their knowledge of science, to learn to perfect their skills in science, to understand the importance of science in their lives, and to help carry out the program of Science Clubs of America. Members of Science Club, seated: Kelly Flynn. Tom Macholan. Kris Robinson; standing: Mr Wilson. Gary Rasmussen. Mike Punko. Tria Stork. Denise Stewart. Roger Davis. Connie Lutz. Gene Wrich. Steve Suver- krubbe. Cindy Ryan. Mr Hohensee. Jay Winslow. Cheri Push, Scott Finn. Karolyn Milton. Sharon Stratbucker Mike Foley. Mark Nelson. Dean Olson. John Holstein. Dan Flynn, and Roger Davis are this year's Future Farmer officers F.F.A. ers Learn Tricks Of Trade The Future Farmers of America, de- signed to help students become acquainted with trades valuable in vocational agri- culture, experienced a busy and profitable year under the leadership of a new faculty sponsor, Mr. Leach. He was assisted by the 1971-72 officers who were Mark Nelson, president; John Holstein, vice-president; Dan Flynn, secretary; Roger Davis, reporter; and Mike Foley, parliamentarian. Activities for the Future Farmers are varied. This year they participated in dis- trict and state speaking contests, dairy and livestock judging contests, and land judging contests. However, the most important ac- tivities take place in the vocational rooms at the school where the Future Farmers learn practical trades. The highlight of the year is the annual spring banquet when members and their guests gather for the presentation of awards, the selection of a new F.F.A. queen, and the installation of new officers. 2a Mike Foley. Tom Dein. Chris Rushing. Gary No- won this year in judging contests This trophy vak. and Mr Leach display one of the trophies was won in the Junior Division of Swine Judging The members of Future Farmers of America, who in- Terry Reeh. Tobert Ashley. Paul Wood. Mike Carroll, volve themselves in many activities are. seated: Roger Chris Rushing. Tom Dein. Russell Sonderup. Kevin Pille. Davis, John Holstein. Mark Nelson. Dan Flynn and Dean Pat Salsbury. Bob Larson. Paul Jensen. Clark Kuhr. John Olson; standing, left to right Ron Jeppesen. Mike Foley. Jensen. Rick Warrick. Larry Collett and Mark Collett. Faculty sponsor Mr Leach and the national secretary Mike Foley helps Jim Drummond set the pressure on the acetyline of FFA visit after one of the many interesting meet- tank before beginning work on his welding project ings FFA conducts 25 Roger Davis. John Holstein. Mark Nelson. Dean Olson, and Mike Carroll practice their speech before presenting it to a panel of judges at contests Mike Foley adjusts the flame on his acetyline torch nozzle before resuming his work in the metal shop on his special project. 26 Brad Lund, properly attired in safety gear, welds a joint thus completing a small portion of class requirements Future Nurses Try Out New Equipment The Future Nurses of America spent an informative, interesting and useful year. The members attended many lectures given by Blair’s doctors and social workers. Key chains, window scrapers, and stationery were sold for money making projects. The mem- bers gave the annual Christmas basket to a needy family. Highlights of the 1971-72 year were tours of Omaha’s hospitals. This year 's FNA had a very successful year in fulfilling its purpose, the promoting of medical careers. The officers were Lana McKinnis, pres- ident; Janet Wrich, vice-president; Cheryl Ahrens, secretary; and Susan Vinton, treas- urer. Under the new leadership of Mrs. Mommsen, FNA has obtained many new and different ideas Lana McKinnis. president of FNA. observes as members test equipment on Susan Vinton during an FNA medical meeting Jeanie Burmeister. Janet Wrich and Cheryl Ahrens look on as Mrs Mommsen demonstrates how to apply a plastic splint. Mike Flynn enjoys his responsibility as scoreboard operators during the intramural basketball season Mr Ortmeier and Mr during the VICA-DECA Abbott offer their able assistance basketball game David Nielsen and Mark Torres watch their teammates as they wait for their chance to enter the game John Sutton. Mike Steffen. Laurids Pedersen. Steve Suverkrubbe and Heny Mez make up one of the top-rating teams in intramural basketball this year 28 The huddle group for 71-72, kneeling: J Winslow. B R Rybin. S. McCloud, R Thaden, R Ashland, T. Ander- Cemer. R Thaden. S. Suverkrubbe; B Marquardt, J. son and Mr Realph Gutschow, M Nelson, R McMullen. D Grace, K Flynn; Fellowship Brings Athletes Closer The only requirements n e e d e d to join FCA are that you are an athlete of some sort and that you believe in Jesus Christ. That forms quite a bond between many high school athletes. Bill Cemer, Roger Thaden, Tom Macholan, Jay Winslow and Marshall Nelson led the huddle in many special ac- tivities this year. The group sold Halloween candy again this year for its main money making project. They were planning on using the money to help send a few of the huddle to the annual summer camps. They also went caroling Christmas morning. A billboard showing the presence of a huddle in Blair and professing the faith was also planned and designed. Mr. R e a 1 p h sponsored the group again this year. 29 Rick Thaden wears his Fellowship of Christian Athletes tee-shirt proudly while doing work in other school activities Athletic Letters l tuli cate Top B-Club is composed exclusively of Blair High School athletes who have lettered in a sport during the previous year The group is sponsored by the varsity coaches of the sports department. During the year, the club has many fund-raising projects which include the sales of magazines and the selling of soda pop at home athletic games. They also sold tee- shirts showing the class year to make money. Most of the money from the fund-raising activities went to pay for the major event in the B-Club calendar, the spring B-Club dance. President was Bill Cemer and Tim Gross was Vice-President. Tom Macholan served as secretary and Randy Nichelson as Treasurer. Gene Wrich, Don Thompson. Mike Biffar. Jay Winslow. Tom Mencke and Duane Gray ran the B-Club Concession Stand during a home game. The B-Club boasted a huge membership following the end of the athletic season The Coaches were proud of their lettermen representing their Tom Macholan plays answering service for specific sports our star. Tim Brechbill 30 Sherry Frederick, secretary of Spanish Club, reads the minutes of a previous business meeting Spanish Club members are J. Samson. G Bloomfield. D Backman. M. Flynn, C Bruns. L. Northwall. J. Gutschow. D Latwaitis. M Torres. S. Frederick. D Dunning. J. Smith, and D Johnson Spanish Club Examines Customs The Spanish Club of 1971-72 experi- enced a year filled with a wide variety of activities. President, Luke Northwall, vice president, Patty Lawson, treasurer, Sharon Diedrichson, and sergeant at arms, Sondra Sonderup, aided Mr Kruger, faculty spon- sor, in planning the events. Some of the activities taken up by the Spanish Club included a Christmas caroling party with the French Club and a series of basketball games also with the French Club. The year was highlighted by a trip to Omaha where the members of the club had dinner at the El Charro restaurant, a complete Mexican restaurant with a Latin American environment. Patty Lawson goes over the details of a planned roller skating party in Fremont for President Luke Northwall and the members Larger M embers hip Broad e ns lute res ts French Club, which has been in existence for three years, finished a busy school year under the leadership of French instructor Mrs. Vasby. Among their many activities was the annual night of French Christmas caroling followed by a party and a gift ex- change. This past year they also donated money to the Good Fellows. Some of the members of French Club also went to Kansas City to see the French play, “The Barber of Seville.’’ They were accompanied by their sponsor and several parents. The 1971-72 officers of French Club are: president, Pam Moore; vice-president, Carolyn Dunaway; and treasurer, Claudia Nichelson. French Club: Front, left to right: Mrs. Vasby, K. Foley. D Miller, L Weckmuller. Middle: T Dunaway. V Erwin. L. Homes, B. Davis, C. Young, C. Hutton Back: P. Lutz, G. Orhl, T Morris. J. Braun, J. Rogert, P. Moore. C. Dunaway. French Club members Lana Chamberlain and Vickie Erwin discuss President Pam Moore provides the camera man the coming trip to Kansas City with enthusiasm with a happy smile as she leads one of the monthly meetings 32 Mr Ortmeler and Mr. Limbach pose with VICA officers for 1972. They are Randy Paulsen drafts a floor plan in Mr Lira- Tom Andersen. Janice Sheets. Debbie Dunham and Shirley Coulter bach’s Architectural Drafting class VICA members present are Rick Paulsen. John Tuttle. Tom Andersen. John Pleskac. Ron Hansen. Debbie Pleskac and Shirley Coulter Among the year’s activities were basketball games with FFA and DECA. 33 Teresa Lilly was elected state secretary at Blair High's first attendance at a DECA convention DECA Has Mew Beginning In Blair This was the first year of the Distributive Education Clubs of America at Blair High. DECA is designed to develop future leaders for market- ing and distribution and to help others find oc- cupational competence. The members sold linen calenders and hundreds of Blair Bear stickers. The money was used toward the member’s reimburse- ment of their dues, depending on how many the individual sold. This year 's officers were Roxy Paul, presi- dent; Julie Stewart, vice-president; CindyWest, secretary; and Lu Ann Voss, treasurer. Mr. Abbott was the ambitious and able faculty spon- sor who organized and supervised the club. DECA officers are pictured with members and Mr Abbott. First row, left to right; LuAnn Voss, treasurer; Cindy West, secretary; Julie Stewart, vice-president; and Roxy Paul, president 34 Members of FHA are. front row. left to right: Linda Brown, Diane Hillman. Marsha Kahlandt , Tracy Moore, Lyn eck- Diane Warren, second row: Cindy Young. Kathleen Moore. muller. Cindy liehling Becky Zimmerman. Georgia Ohrt. Laurie Homes, Charisse Hutton. Kristy Nelson, third row: sponsor Mrs Renard and Pam Lutz FHA Develops Home making Skills FHA is an organization for girls inter- ested in homemaking. It gives them a chance to exchange their ideas concerning such sub- jects as cooking, sewing, and interior deco- rating During Christmas the girls were busy making gifts for an orphanage in Fremont. Other activities include a tour, a hayrack ride and a banquet. The officers of FHA are president, Kath- leen Moore and secretary-treasurer, Linda Brown. Mrs. Renard was the sponsor. FHA members donated their time, effort and skill to make Christ- mas gifts for the children in a Fremont orphanage GAA officers were Jane Nielsen. Anne Nielsen. Connie In the second year of girls’ athletic competition, the membership Harris. Baiba Deklavs. and Betsy Anderson of GAA has grown almost as rapidly as interest has More Emphasis On Girls' Athletics During an early spring workout. Baiba Deklavs still the workout spot for both the boys'and girls’ works on her form in the long jump Dana is . track teams, home meets are also held there. Basketball Sparks Pep Club Spirit Over 200 girls started out the year with new uniforms, skirts and sweaters, leaving behind last year’s jumpers and blouses. The Pep Club girls had many money raising projects, including a pop bottle drive, and selling hand lotion and dish cloths. They also went from door to door asking the peo- ple to either buy an egg for ten cents or do- nate one. The money was used to pay for the winter dance which the Pep Club sponsored. This year’s officers were: president, Joanne Hansen; vice-president, Jane Nielsen; secretary, Mary McGee; treasurer, Lana McKinnis; pep and project chairman, Mary Lilly; squad chairman, Connie Thompson; decoration co-chairmen, Jackie Warrick, and Marcy Stewart; rally chairman, Kris Robin- son and mascot, Betsy Anderson. Cindy Derry, sophomore member of Pep Club, tries to get a better view of the action on the far end of the basketball court Pep Club president Joanne Hansen finds a few joyful moments amidst many long hours of hard work and much responsibility Pep Club Builds Leadership And Character I’m a girl Bear!’’ Betsy Anderson insists as she shows off her new purple skirt Executive council: C Thompson. M McGee. M Stewart. J Hansen. B Anderson. J Warrick. L. McKinnis. J Nielsen. K. Robinson. M Lilly, Mrs. Fanoele The Blair High School Pom Pom girls for the 1971-72 school year are, front row: Susan Leonard. Karen Truhlsen. Connie Harris. Chris Gentzler second row: Pam Sully. Rita Willmott. Lynne Barnhart. Janet Braun; third row: Sondra Schjodt. Cindy Ryan and Kathleen Moore 38 Spirited Support Is Behind The Team The pep club's spirit and enthusiasm never failed even through the final moments of the last basketball game. Reserve cheerleaders are. back row: L Mallette. B Deklavs; front row: L. Chamberlin. M Jarosz and J Sapp Varsity cheerleaders this season are. back row: Rhonda Warren, Debbie Chamberlin. Diane Warren. Debbie Sapp front row: Prudy Nelson. Linda Brown and Linda Leehy. Director Heads Best Choir In State The choir worked many long periods on songs that and in the spring They also had many practices on the were performed at concerts in the fall, at Christmas chorus numbers in the musical. Music Man'' The musical, one of Blair's biggest events, is produced and staged by the High School vocal music department For the first time in all his years at Blair. Mr Carlsen’s vocal music dept rated all superiors at contest 40 Allstate and Hastings Representatives Front baum. Cheryl Ahrens. Christi Solomon Back row. left to right: Sharon Stratbucker. Pam row: Tom Macholan. Scott Finn. Paul Hundtoft. Sulley. Sherry Ruhr. Kathy Phelps. Cindy Bio- Roger Thaden and Tim Brechbill. Paul Hundtoft served as scenic artist for the mu- sical and other dramatic productions The small groups and accompanists are a few of the people who worked very hard to achieve an outstanding record at contests this year Pictured here are members of the many band small Quartets. Clarinet Choir. Brass Quartet Brass groups who went to Contest Trumpet Trio. Clarinet Sextet. Flute Quartet, and Soloists The band led the rest of the school in an enthusiastic and high-spirited Homecoming parade Mr Rembold stands with Roger Thaden representatives to the Hastings Honor Band in the All-State Band and Kathy Misfeldt, the Kathy also participated Band Challenges Instrumentalists The band spends numerous fourth periods rehearsing for the year They played concerts during the winter and the many performances presented during the course of early spring and at Fort Calhoun Mr Rembold takes a little time during a band rehearsal to check The pep band played a large part in sparking the spirit in out the individual parts in the clarinet section the school during the later part of the basketball season $ 43 Another beginning, The whirling activity of Fall Gives a preview of The Year to Come. 44 45 Senior running-back. Bill Cemer, plows through or over, any unyielding defenders adding to his already outstanding ground gaining average. Winning, Natural For Bears This was Blair's first year as a member of the Twin River’s Conference. The Bears easily rolled over their only conference com- petition, Syracuse. By the end of the season a 6 — 3 record had been accumulated. The season started well with victories over Westwood, Iowa, and South Sioux City. Then Schuyler defeated the Bears in a heart-breaking, injury-filled game at Schuyler. Missouri Valley, Iowa fell in the Homecoming game by a small margin. The following week, Blair lost to the Rams at Ralston in a different Homecoming game. Syracuse and Wahoo fell as victims of the Blair Bears toward the end of the season. Revenge, along with other powers, made the Ashland Blue jays easy prey for the Bears. Ashland was the only team to defeat Blair the previous year. •46 Lynn Johnson talks about spirit in a pre game pep rally in preparation for meeting Syracuse for the first time Irresistible Strength In Team Effort Blair Opponent 14 Westwood, la. 8 34 South Sioux City 18 6 Schuyler 18 19 Missouri Valley, la. 13 6 Ralston 18 40 Syracuse 12 14 Wahoo 0 42 Ashland 0 8 Holy Name 14 The right side of the Bear defense. Mike Carroll, Don Thomp- son. and Steve Matzen trap an end runner The Team. Seated: L. Johnson. T Macholan. R Thaden. R McMullen. S. McCloud Kneeling: T. Brechbill. B Marquardt. R Nichelson. D Grace. B Cemer. J Winslow M Biffar. C. Robeson. D Thompson. T Mencke Third T Gross. T. Sutherland. M Rhoades. R Thaden. D Backman. R Ashland. L. Pedersen. T Anderson. Fourth: Coach Vasby. Coach Sellon. J Wolfe. T Grace C Wulf. M Jensen. M Kuhr. D Gray. S. Clements. lyRybin. S. Mencke. R Stricklett. B Lasher. P Dunham. Head Coach Lehl. Coach Realph Fifth: J. Nielsen. M Carrol. S. Mat- zen T. Foresberg. R Brant. C. Rathman. M Punko. L. Flynn S Suverkrubbe. B Watts. E Porter. Sixth: K Flynn. J Blobaum, S McKinnis. C. Furher. R Suverkrubbe. D Petersen. B Webster. N Hansen. L Wright. B Peterson. M Block. J. Masters Blair Joins Tic in Rivers Conference The football squad stands on the sidelines waiting tick away before they rush onto the field after an for the final minutes of the Blair-Syracuse game to easy victory over their opponent Quarterback Randy Ashland rushes for a couple of extra yards before being brought down by a Ralston defensive man Bill Cemer keeps his eyes on the football as it enters his open arms 48 Stamina Needed For Long Distance Runs The Blair Airport served as the home course for the '71 C.C. team, but with only two returning lettermen this year, the cross country running lacked the talent to have a really successful season. At the end of the season the team had won three of its five duals and placed first and second in two triangular meets. The team placed third in the district meet. Senior Marshall Nelson, juniors Rick Shald, Kitt Kelley, and Steve Klotz, and sophomore Gordie Plummer earned Cross Country letters this year. With four returning lettermen, Coach Olson is looking forward to a good season in '72. Gordy Plummer, Marshall Nelson, and Gene Wrich check their times and standings with Coach Olson after a run Kneeling: Gordy Plummer, Marshall Nelson. Rick Shald, Steve Klotz. and Kitt Kelly Back row: Russell Sonderup. Terry Reeh, Keith Lar- sen. Gene Wrich. Terry Housh. Bruce Elstun and Coach Olson 49 As fall arrives The brisk air of Football Ushers in The Homecoming The pom-pom girls prepare to use their artistic talents in the window painting contest. This stop-action photo shows Stan Mencke pushing ahead to gain more yardage as Jay Winslow goes to block a Missouri Valley player coming in for a tackle Blair gained an exciting victory in the Homecoming game 50 The final hours! People teeming with Anticipation Hoping for “ Their Candidates' '. Queen candidates are: Connie Thompson. Prudy Nelson. Kaye Gregory. Debbie Chamberlin. Diane Warren and Mary McGee King candidates are Bill Cemer. Tim Gross. Tom Mencke. Don Grace. Tim Brechbill and Tom Macholan 51 The Blair High Band leads the Homecoming parade of floats, posters and candidates uptown for the street rally. Evening conies Excitement The dance Announces the King and Queen.' Paul Hundtoft designed the window for the Varsity Choir which took top honors in the window painting contest The Homecoming Royalty for 1971 was chosen in “Colour My World” festivities They are Queen Debra Chamberlin and King Tom Mencke and their court Prudy Nelson. Bill Cemer. Connie Thompson and Tim Brechbill. 52 Perfection In Dramatic Production This year the All-School play under the direction of Mr. Joseph Anderson was “Bied- ermann and the Firebugs ”, an absurdists play about Herr Bierdermann whose home is in- vaded by two arsonists. Bierdermann hopes that by playing along with their threats of burning down his house, they will leave peacefully. But his hopes are short lived and he and his wife end up in hell which is soon after closed down because of a lack of sin- ners. The play contained a chorus similar to the choruses of Greek Mythology, which help to explain the play and move it along. Chauncy Wilkins, in his role as Herr Biedermann, played his part to no less than perfection The chorus of firemen are; Paul Hundtoft, Susan Leonard. Connie Har- ris, Chris Gentzler, Rhonda Warren, Leslie Tripp and Pam Lutz Rhonda Pritchard, member of the make-up crew, ages Chris Smith for his role as the professor in Biedermann and the Firebugs 53 Just as every thing Is becoming familiar. Winter Brings a hint of Something differen t.' Bears Boast First Blair Opponent 48 Wayne 46 78 Ashland 52 39 Waverly 66 60 Fremont Bergan 62 46 Omaha Northwest 50 55 Fremont Bergan 50 54 Scribner 66 61 Nebraska City 60 59 Syracuse 61 57 Tekamah - Herman 51 57 Millard 73 54 Missouri Valley 58 51 Papillion 73 61 Wahoo 58 62 Schuyler 52 55 Syracuse 44 61 Plattsmouth 56 56 Logan View 49 65 Gross 52 50 Omaha Paul IV 52 Rick Brant drives around his competitor for an easy bucket and two more points Team: Randy Plugge. Saylor Clements. Tim Gross. Tim Brechbill, Mark Rhoades. Paul Hundtoft. Steve Rounds. John Nielsen, Rick Brant. Bob Watts. Terry Housh and Marshall Nelson Kneeling: Student Manager Steve Stiver - krubbe. Coach Mosser, and Student Manager Lynn Johnson Not pictured are Randy Ashland. Steve Matzen and Stan Mencke 56 Winning Season In 9 Years This was a year of firsts for Blair High basketball. It was Blair's first year on their own court and in their own gym. which pro- vided some of the most modern facilities in the area for both the home and visiting teams. It was also Blair’s first year of competition in the Twin River's conference. The Bear’s biggest first was probably that Blair ex- perienced its first winning season in nine years. This success is credited to the ex- pert coaching of Coach Mosser and to the outstanding ability on the varsity team. The team had an up and down season during the first half of the year until they got it all together and won six games in a row with hopes of going to state, only to lose to Omaha Paul VI in the final seconds. With many returning lettermen and many reserve hopefuls, the dream of taking state is becoming a close reality. Terry Housh. Tim Gross, Tim Brechbill and Rick Brant control the defensive boards effectively against two Bergan Knights Terry Housh drops in a short jumper over North- west defenders 57 Successful Year Shows Promise The Bear offense. Tim Brechbill. Tim Gross. Terry Housh. Mark Rhoades and Rick Brant, collapse on Scribner in the closing minutes of Blair s Holiday Tournament finals Members of the reserve basketball team are. back row left to right Jerry Schroeder. Kevin Fleming. Gordy Plummer. Dan Wolfe. Randy Stricklett and Max Harris; front row: Student Manager Skip Mc- Cloud. Randy Ashland. John Samson. Stan Mencke. Dwight Petersen and Coach Dean Krueger Power Proven With Season's Record Blair Opponent 1 St Blair Invitational 48 Lincoln Pius X 11 45 Wayne 15 4 th Wahoo Invitational 31 Tekamah - Herman 15 32 Oakland-Craig 26 33 Ashland 21 1 St Bear Invitational 34 Logan View 24 3rd Plattsmouth Invitational 17 Schuyler 41 2nd Conference Tournament 36 Wahoo 18 30 Missouri Valley 19 37 Plattsmouth 12 33 Nebraska City 15 3rd District Tournament Coach Carroll Huff views the Bears with composure, confident of the power displayed by his varsity squad The referee gets in the right position to view senior wrestler Don Grace prove that he has the ability to be on the varsity squad as he wrestles a Gator to a pin in the Bear Invitational The Varsity Wrestling squad, front row: CoachSellon. Steve Klotz. Kitt Kelly. Doug Shald, Bruce Lasher. Coach Huff; second row: Randy Nichelson. Rob Mc- Mullen. Gene Wrich. Steve Wiblishouser. Bruce Peterson. Russel Sonderup; third row: Don Grace. Roger Davis. Rick Shald. Roger Rybin. Tim Grace. Tom Dein 185 lb Bruce Peterson displays his ability that won him honors in the district wrestling tourna- ment and qualified him for competition at the state tournament 60 Technical Aspects Important Dan Macholan. member of the light crew, sets the area spot- lights before technical rehearsal of ‘The Music Man' Scenery artist Paul Hundtoft put many hours of work into the two large back drops for the musical. “What color did you say? Susan Chapman can’t quite comprehend the directions after a long day Hard working set crew member Betsy Anderson thins out her pail of paint when the reserves start diminishing David Johnson and Howdy McManigal. mem- act plays, put in working order part of the bers of the technical crew for the three one- set for ‘What Shall We Tell Caroline?'' Lynn Johnson. Caroline's overprotective father in “What Shall We Tell Caroline?” was used to getting his own way 62 Cast member Sondra Schjodt “lends a hand” In mixing up some paint for the various sets used in the three one-acts. Cooper Hanson, Chris Gentzler and Betsy Anderson understand their needs and desires Cheryl Faust and act out childhood fantasy in which their parents don't Mark Jensen are the parents in Childhood”. Appropriately attired Dennis Thone wields a paint brush for work on the interior of the house in Caroline . Joe Blobaum and Rhonda Warren, along with Laurel Feller, round out the cast of What Shall We Tell Caroline?” 63 As the year progresses. Bleakness dissolves into Spring Giving us a “New Outlook.'' The Varsity lettermen T. Macholan. B. Scheffler. M. Nelson. J. Sasmson. Coach Carlsen takes advantage of his excellent and R Thaden watch Mr. Carlsen demonstrate his putting skill greenwork to par number eight The state qualifiers in golf were Jamie Gutschow. Marshall Nelson. Bill Scheffler. and John Samson Blair Opponent 179 Double Dual Wisner-Pilger 203 Oakland 167 171 Double Dual Fremont Bergan 174 Holy Name 177 180 Invitational Missouri Valley 181 Loma 187 St. Alberts 188 176 Schuyler 166 128 Millard 111 133 Papillion 151 5th Twin Rivers Conference 172 Missouri Valley 195 129 Waverly 153 117 Plattsmouth 133 132 Wahoo 127 3rd District Veteran Coach Inspires Team To Achieve Outstanding Record Track Team First Row. Left to Right C. Pille. T Reeh. G. Bloomfield. R Wiblishouser. M Torres. K Quick. J Warren. M Kelley. M Torres. R Jeppesen Second Row. Left to Right P Wood. T Dein. R Rybin. T An- derson. S Klotz. K Kelley. R Shald, D Porter. S. Thomas. R Ashland. G Novak. C. Anderson. D Adams Third Row Left to Right Coach Olson. St Mgr L. Johnson. J. Nielsen. B Cemer. T Brechbill. T. Gross. H Mez. M Rhoades. G Plummer. S Clements. S. Matzen. T Housh. M Woodard. N. Hanson. S Suver- krubbe. D Petersen. P Mez D Thompson. R Brant. R Sonderup. G. Wrich. B Petersen. Coach Hohensee. Coach Realph. and Coach Vasby Blair Opponent 53 Millard Dual 88 2nd Millard Relays 120 Triangular North Bend 79 Fremont Bergan 25 1st Bergan Relays 85 Triangular Bryan 58 1 2 Omaha Northwest 34 1 2 1st North Bend Invitational Double Dual 102 Cathedral 39 118 Holy Name 23 1st Blair Invitational 4th Big Red Relays 92 Wahoo Dual 49 1st Wisner Invitational 92 Ralston Dual 58 82 Bryan Dual 66 2nd Twin Rivers Conference 1st District 5th State Meet 67 Tim Brechbill. long jump, triple jump, and pole vault record holder, discusses meet results with Mr Olson Ability And Spirit Abundant On Team Mick Torres and Randy Suverkrubbe stop at the end of one of the many timed runs in conditioning for track Randy Suverkrubbe and Mark Torres work out on the practice field to get in shape during an early spring practice Senior cindermen John Nielsen. Bill Cemer. Tim Gross, and Tim Brechbill foresee a successful season in track this year 68 John Nielsen worked incessantly on form, timing, and style during his track practices after school this spring He jumped at many meets, home and away and placed in most Girls' Track Team Takes 6th At State Janet Braun. Carolyn Dunaway. Lori Mallette. Pam Moore. Sue Coaches Mr and Mrs Ruzicka and Mr Langhorst led the girls McGee, and Leslie Stewart take a break during practice. onto a fantastic season by taking 1st in Districts S Salsbury. C. Hutton. J. Wrich. B Anderson. L Leehy. B Deklavs. P Moore. J Nielsen. J Sapp. £lrls who qualified for the state track meet at V Erwin. C. Harris, and J Warrick were the 12 Grand Island 70 Track team, back row. left to right Coach Langhorst. Coach Ruzicka, L Leehy. S. Salsbury. B Deklavs. L. Brown. J Wrich. J Braun. B Anderson. J Nielsen. Coach Ruzicka Third row: D Charron. S. Quist. P. Moore. D Sapp. C. Hutton. J Warrick. S. McGee. L Voss. N. Poma. C. Harris. J Sapp. K Foley. Second row: K Anderson. C Dunaway. L. Stewart. K. Billes- bach. L Chamberlin. D Miller. L Weckmuller. C. Robinson. C Greenwood First row: P McCloud. C. Warrick. C Bruns. L Homes. B Sheets. K. Nelson, J Neff. V Erwin, and S. Nielsen Mary Williby improves her long jumping form and perfects Jackie Warrick broke her previous high jump record this year her timing during an after school practice and established a new record of 4T0”. 71 Three Sell Out Nights Reward “Music Man Performance Professor Harold Hill (Tim Brechbill) warns River City about the new pool table Tim Brechbill gains the confidence of the mayor s wife. Eulalie Mackeck- nie Shinn. (Christy Solomon) and her gossiping neighbors Midwestern traveling salesmen discuss credit, changing times, and a cer- tain swindling businessman during the opening scene of' The Music Man ” 72 Winthrop Paroo (Eddie Pille) jumps out of the crowd as he belts out a solo, while Mayor Shinn (Lynn John- son). his wife (Christy Solomon). Marian Paroo (Sherry Ruhr), and the townspeople look on with amazement 73 Tom Macholan. Keith Larsen. Roger Thaden. and Paul Hundtoft combine efforts to form River City's quarreling school board Susan Chapman, Dennis Thone. Steve Suverkrubbe, and Crystal Mallette contribute countless hours to working on one of the many sets needed for the final production of The Music Man Mr Anderson, this year's drama director of the musical, concentrates on the construction of the props for the scenery Tim Brechbill. as the Great Professor Harold Hill, and Eddie Pille Paroo. rehearse one of the final scenes of the musical as Winthrop Bringing The Music To The Man Mr Carlsen, The Music Man's music man. discusses the script with half the quartet. Roger Thaden and Paul Hundtoft. during practice. As the painting crew works with a tight schedule. Joanne Hansen devotes her spare time making finishing touches on a back drop for the musical Janet Hansen, the musical's accompanist, is valued highly by the choir and audiences Sherry Ruhr provides excellent advertisement during a rehearsal for her role as Marian Fun And Fantasy Itt 77 78 Tomorrow And Tomorrow — Tomorrow . . . In every society, There are those Honored indi v idu a Is W ho achieve Excellence Among the awards received by Joanne Hansen were the DAR Good Citizenship Award and a National Merit Commendation Roger Thaden received the Sousa Award as well as recog- nition for his membership in the MacDonald s Band Prudy Nelson, the student council president, surprised Maxine Therkelsen with a silver tray commemorating her for the serv- ices she has performed for the school 80 Tim Gross was selected as the most valuable player on the Bear's basketball team and was honored for participa- tion in the cage classics Lynn Johnson, pictured above in one of many rehears- als. was honored as Blair's honor Thespian for 1971- 79 Connie Lutz received invitations to honors courses at the U of N and was a Regents Alternate Tim Brechbill was selected as Blair's honor athlete and was also awarded the Rufus Olson memorial award and a four-year scholarship to the University of Eastern Illinois 81 Kitt Kelley. Steve Wiblishouser. Don Grace. Randy Nichel- for the state wrestling meet Also pictured above are son. Steve Klotz and Bruce Peterson were the 6 qualifiers Coach Sellon and Coach Huff 82 John Nielsen. Blair High's contribution to local mayor ial race, also received a one-year National Merit Scholarship The chosen Boy and Girl Staters for 1972 are John Holstein and Kris Robinson Alternates are Debbie Sapp and Bruce Elstun Steve Suverkrubbe was this year s best State Track Qualifiers R Sonderup. N Hanson. M Woodard. S Mencke. S Klotz. all-around science student T Anderson. S. Clements. T Housh. M Rhoades Not shown T Brechbill Charisse Hutton received the Craig Ruhr Memorial Award, an award given to the outstanding freshman Kathy Hineline was honored as the Outstanding Business Student and received the FBLA state scholarship 83 Roger Thaden. Blair High's representative to the McDonald's All-American High School Band, receives the state flag from Governor Exon. Sherry Kuhr is terribly surprised when she and Tim Brechbill are caught in the act. CHERYL AHRENS DAVID ANDERSON TOM ANDERSON BRADLEY ANDERSON ELIZABETH ANDERSON LAURA ANDERSON JON BIFFAR CYNTHIA BLOBAUM '72—Class Of Varied Talents RANDY BLOEMKER CORALEA BOUSLAUGH DARRELL BOYCE RICKY BRANT TIMMY BRECHBILL LINDA BROWN NANCY BURMEISTER MICHAEL CARROLL BILLY CEMER DEBRA CHAMBERLIN DANIEL CHRISTENSEN TERRANCE CONRAD DRUMMOND DEBRA DUNHAM CHERYL FAUST 87 Varying Interest Areas KELLY FLYNN JANICE FRAHM DONALD GRACE DUANE GRAY ALAN GREENWOOD DONNA GREGORY TIMOTHY GROSS JOHN GUTSCHOW LYLE HALL JOANNE HANSEN PAMELA HANSEN STEVEN HANSEN SHANNON HASWELL CHARLES HINELINE KATHY HINELINE CATHERINE HINES 88 Prepare Seniors For Tomorrow Bob Larson. Rob McMullen and Steve Wiblishouser watch Jay Bears determined to have Missouri Valley Winslow put the finishing touches on the result of their Bachelor flushed out of Homecoming game Home Ec course. PAUL HUNDTOFT CLARK JOHNSON LYNN JOHNSON JAMES KAY KENNETH KERSTETTER DONNA KOHLER KEVIN KUBIE SHERRY KUHR 3, 89 Business Offers Opportunities PEGGY LARSEN ROBERT LARSEN ARNOLD LEIGHTON, JR. VIRGINIA LUND MARY LILLY CONNIE LUTZ MARY McGEE debra McIntosh LANA McKINNIS TIMOTHY McMANIGAL Robert McMullen DEBRA McNICHOLS For Anxious Graduates THOMAS MACHOLAN WILLIAM MARQUARDT NORMA MATHIESEN LINDA MATZEN SUSAN MATZEN THOMAS MENCKE HENRY MEZ JERRY MILLER KATHLEEN MISFELDT ELIZABETH MONTANYE KATHLEEN MOORE MARSHALL NELSON PRUDENCE NELSON RANDY NICHELSON JANE NIELSEN JOHN NIELSEN 91 Last Glances Stolen As MARTA OHRT NANCY Oin LORETTA OSBORNE ROXANNE PAUL RANDALL PAULSEN TERRY PETERSON KATHLEEN PHELPS JIMMIE PHILLIPS JOHN PLESKAC JON POUNDS RHONDA PRITCHARD SHAROLYN QUICK FRANCIS RAHLFS CURTIS RATHMAN CURTIS ROBESON CYNTHIA RYAN 92 High School Draws To A Close Study halls aren't always a serious, study filled hour. Lorrie Osburn and Diane Schultz take a little time to have some fun KRISTIE SACHS MELODY SCHIEBE JANICE SHEETS CHRISTINE SOLOMON PATRICK SALSBURY JENNIFER SEEFUS DAVID SHOCKEY INA STEVENS DENISE STEWART JON STEWART 93 JULIE STEWART DONALD STODOLA PATRICIA STORK CHERYL SULLY Kaye Gregory. Linda Brown and Kelly Flynn, senior officers, discuss ar nouncement selection with the Josten's representative. Blair Has Most Talented STEVEN SUVERKRUBBE ROGER THADEN SHARALYNN TAYLOR CONNIE THOMPSON Kathy Hineline placed fourth in the State Junior Miss competition in Grand Island Junior Miss In The State DAWN THOMPSON BRENT THONE KAREN TRUHLSEN JOHN TUTTLE CONNIE VanBEEK LUANN VOSS DIANE WARREN DENISE WATTS DEBORAH WEHRLI CINDY WEST STEVEN WIBLISHOUSER JAY WINSLOW 95 T Andersen L Barnhart J. Block P. Champ P Christensen S. Coulter M. Dunham L. Appleby K. Baumert R Block S. Chapman S. Clements R Davis P Dunham D Babcock P Berggren S. Brown V. Charron M Collett S. Diedrichsen P. Dunning D Backman J Blobqum M Brundage B Christensen B Cook J. Drummond B Elstun Juniors Pam Gabby and Kris Robinson beat their drum petition during the Homecoming weekend The theme after their class takes top honors in the float com- of their float was 'Beat 'Em . 96 Luxuries Of New School Last Another Year graft Marcy Stewart enjoys the luxury of Blair High School's first pop machine, operated by B-Club. during a break from her regular studies J. Ferris S. Finn G Fisher M Fitchhorn K. Fleming D Foley P Gabby T. Forsberg C. Gentzler J. Frahm L Gilliland P Frederick L. Goepfert J Fuhlrodt J. Gunderson C. Fuhrer C. Hall Skip McCloud sports a beard, a fashionable thing during the makeup segment of the drama workshop interim Bob Larsen. Kent Williby and Clark Kuhr mull over a class move in one of the multi - purpose conference rooms in the library. F.F.A. officer Roger Davis prepares for upcoming competitionby taking careful notes on the meeting discussion. J. Harris V Hayes J Henderson R Hill D Hillman B Holderness J Holstein 90 Juniors—Active, Resourceful, Always Interested R Homes J. Jensen L Jensen M. Jensen D. Johnson G. Johnson L. Joslin M Kahlandt K Kelley S. Klotz S. Kohler I. Kuhl C Kuhr K Larsen P Lawson L. Leehy T Lilly S. Loftis W McCloud G. Mace C. Mallette S. Matzen P Mez P. Mezoff H. Miller K Milton L Neff R Nelsen K. Nelson K O'Hanlon T. Olsen D. Olson T. Paine L. Pedersen D. Pence K Pille D. Pleskac R Plugge D Porter M Punko C. Push G Rasmussen J. Ray K Reeh M. Rhoades K Robinson Juniors Look Ahead D Rosterman S. Rounds R Rushing D. Sapp W Scheffler S. Schjodt J. Schroder R Shald L. Sheets D. Short J. Smith J. Smith P. Smith R Sonderup S. Sonderup B Splinter L. Sprick M. Stewart S. Stratbucker R Stricklett P Sully T. Sutherland J. Sutton B Sylvis Junior Mark Rhoades, member of the Blair ser before he resumes his forward position High School Varsity Basketball team receives in the game, encouragement and advice from Coach Mos- lOO To Final Year S. Taylor R Thaden D. Thompson M Thomsen T. Van Beek S. Vinton R Warren J. Warrick R Watts A Weckmuller J. Wesemann P. Whited J Wilcox C. Wilkins K Williby M Williby R Willmott B Winslow D Wolfe G Wrich 98 pound Class B State Qualifier Steve Klotz wasn't always on top this varsity wrestling season Rhonda Warren displays a devious smile as her rub- ber mouse distracts the English class lOl High School Curriculum M Allen C. Andersen K Andersen M Anderson R Ashland R. Ashley V Babcock M Bedke A Bergstraesser C Block M Block R Blomgren D. Boehr C. Bohs J. Burmeister L. Callahan K Campbell P. Campbell 102 Jeff Dixon, a sophomore member of French Club, enjoys a snack at the Christmas party after a night of French Christmas caroling David Johnson, on the spot photographer, catches enthusiastic Chris Smith during the last minutes of Mr Krueger’s Spanish class. Tougher For Sophs C Champ K Clark D Charleston L. Collett C. Christensen M Cushman T Deckard C Derry T Dein K Divis B Deklavs J. Dixon D. Drummond P Fields C Dunaway D Flynn L. Feller M Foley R. Frahm B Goepfert T. Grace Mr Kern instructs students in the Driver s Edu- cation simulator Left front to right Karen Divis. Baiba Deklavs. Kathy Anderson. Debbie Strat- bucker. Ernie Porter. Marlene Bedke. Susan Leonard, and Carolyn Dunaway 103 D Hadley J. Hansen R Hansen H Hanson N Hanson C. Harris M. Harris J Hunt M Jarosz L Jensen P. Jensen V. Jensen Sophomores Anxiously Await Promotion J Kantor L Kelly S Kempcke B Klanderud D Kohler B Kelly G Kempcke M Kepler C. Kobs W Kult 104 M. Kuhr B Lasher C. Leehy S. Leonard B. Lund P McClain R McClurg S. McGee H McIntosh D McKinnis L. Mallette R Mann Chris Smith and Susan Leonard, members of the cast from Biedermann and the Firebugs. ' discuss their parts before practice J. Masters C. Miller M Montanye M Mavnard J Miller P Moore S Mencke C Mohr L. Nelson The new magazine area in the library is enjoyed by students during their spare time 105 Sophomores Develop New Ideas A Nielsen D. Porter J Rogert G Novak E. Porter D Ruwe M Parker R Pounds S. Ryan D Petersen A. Quick R. Rybin B Peterson T Rassmussen S. Salsbury G. Plummer S. Richards J Samson J. Sapp D. Shald R. Short S. Sonderup K Saville L. Sheets C. Smith D. Stacy L. Schlotfeld j. Shockey R Sonderup J. Steffen Sophomore Dan Flynn directs a slam at senior Rick Brant waiting, ready to return it in an intramural ping-pong dual 106 With Neiv Experiences N. Stern L. Stewart B Stricklett K Svendgard S Thomas M Stevens D Stratbucker R Suverkrubbe K. Sylvis L. Tripp M Warren R Warrick A Watts B Webster 107 K Ahrens C Beck L Chamberlin T Andersen A Berggren D Charron V. Andersen K Billesbach J. Christensen L. Auch R R Coufal S. Austin Blankenbeckler B Davis B Barnhart G Bloomfield C Bruns D DesRosiers New Individuals New Opportunities Rick Paulsen fights for a victory in the intramural ping-pong tournaments as he competes against junior Bill Scheffler 108 S. Diedrichsen A Divis T. Dunaway D Dunning J. Emmerich V. Erwin B Ferris C Fisher M. Flynn K Foley S. Frederick D Fuhlrodt C. Fuhrer B Gilliland C. Greenwood J. Gutschow R Hansen P. Hazen G Heyd C Hill R Hillman L. Holder ness L. Homes R Hunsche C Hutton R. Jeppesen E Jipp M Kelley M Kokoruz Cindy Uehling takes time out to look over the situation and to take a short rest while waiting very nervously for her cue to enter the skit at one of the basketball pep rallies 109 Freshmen Accept Responsibilities Dramatics finds openings for all Lyn Weckmuller uses her talents in the makeup department during the three one-act plays. P Kult K. Larsen S. Lasher D Latwaitis A Lindblad L. Lucke J. Long P. Lutz P McCloud G. McLean H McManigal D Macholan T Madsen B. Martens K Mathiesen D Miller L Miller B Mohr J Moore T. Morris J Neff K Nelson C. Nichelson D. Nielsen S. Nielsen L. Northwall In High School Mainstream G Ohrt D. Olson J Paine D Paulsen R Paulsen R Petersen C. Pille K Quick R. Quist S Rahlfs T Reeh C Robinson T. Robinson J Rogert C. Rushing M Ryan J. Sapp D Sessum B. Sheets F Short D. Smith J. Smith The B-Club sponsored pop machine is continually being patronized by all. Study Hall personnel find a pop break relaxing and refreshing Randy Ashland. Doug Dunning. Skip McCloud. Tim Foresberg. Mike Flynn and Dan Macholan spend their idle time in a wholesome card game 111 The freshman float placed fourth during Homecoming We re Expecting a Victory'' showed the class' weekend, although the theme and structures of the originality float were better than previous years The theme M Sonderup J. Stier P. Splinter T. Stodola M. Steenbock S. Stone A. Stricklett J. Stricklett K Sylvis B Taylor N. Taylor R Thompson S. Thompson M Tichota S. Tighe M. Torres M Torres M. Tyson C. Uehling D Warren J. Warren 112 Lively Freshmen Voice Exciting Ideas The Freshman Wrestling Team Front, left to right S. Lasher. C. Scott. J. Grace. D Woodring. C. Pille. K Sylvis Back, left to right: M Torres. D Rasmussen. M Kelley. R Wiblishouser. J. Rogert. Coach C Jorgensen. C Warrick L. Weckmuller R Weikle F Wilkins J Wolfe L Wolsmann D Woodring L Wright L Wulf C. Young J Young R Zimmerman All our lives We are faced by Frustrations. But one comfort is Knowing that at the End of each season. Is a “New beginning.'' 1 14 m WALSWORTH Marrchar. � • . I S A %