Blair High School - Tattler Yearbook (Blair, NE)

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Miss VanVIuyck (Kim Jorgensen) continues to stuff her face while Osric Dane (Ron Sorensen) discusses his understanding of Xingu. Members of the Thursday Afternoon Club sit in shock as the maid (Meredith Dickerson) explain to them what Xingu really is. Famed author Osric Dane (Ron Sorensen) listens carefully as Mrs. Ballinger (Kathy Bagby), president of the Thursday Afternoon Club, explains the goals and standards of the club. Meanwhile, Mrs. Plinth (Kristi Ol- sen) makes a pass at the unsuspecting guest. 20 - “Xingu,” “Story Theatre”

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Squads Attend Summer Camps, Bring Home Numerous Honors “We do our best in getting spirit from the students and the parents and we hope this spirit will help all sports to victory,” remarked Spirit Squad member Angie Timperley. Raising spirit was the job of Spirit Squad. The 15-member squad at- tended the Dynamic Cheerleaders Association camp last summer. As a squad, the girls placed second and qualified for nationals in Hawaii. They also received the best routine award. Pom Pon Squad also shared the responsibility of raising spirit: The 10 members attended the Nebraska Cheerleaders Association’s camp at Nebraska Wesleyan. The squad received a superior trophy for home routine, camp routine and squad routine. Members also were awarded the sweepstakes trophy for total points. They received spirit sticks for out- standing spirit throughout the week- long camp. Seniors Heidi Reyzlik and Suzette Gammel and junior Becky Vinton were chosen to be “celebrity nominees.” With the honor is the op- portunity to travel with NCA to Dub- lin, Ireland. Spirit Squad. Row 1 - Chris Heimann, Laura Coulter, Jodee Pleskac, Keri Andreasen, Cindy Heimann and Rachel Warbington. Row 2 - Suzanne Rogert, Angie Timperley, Lauri Hoxsie, Kathie Richardson, Stacy Pear- son and Susan Read. Senior Steve Lemon plays his trombone as the pep band offers entertainment to the fans at the Devaney Sports Center during state tournament action. Steve dressed as the Bear mascot during the girls' semi-final game against Ord. Spirit - 19

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One-Act’s ‘Xingu’ Wins First EMC in 4 Years “I was a little surprised but really excited,” stated sophomore Meredith Dickerson about the one-act’s first place trophy at the Eastern Midlands Conference one-act contest. The victory marked the first time in four years that the one-act brought back the championship trophy. The cast performed “Xingu.” From there the team moved on to districts which was held at Dana Col- lege on December 3. The team placed sixth. Many members were really disap- pointed with the final standings. One judge gave the team a first-place rat- ing while the other judge gave the one-act a last place ballot. “I thought they did a superior job. They lost not because of their per- formance, but because of the judge’s performance,” commented director Joe Anderson. Senior Kathy Bagby said, “I think we were better than everybody else. I’m proud of the fact that we did so well no matter what the judges said.” “They did an excellent job, a superior job,” added Mr. Anderson. “Story Theatre,” this year’s chil- dren’s play, was performed February 4-6. The play was about nine differ- ent fables combined. “It generally went as we expected it to,” commented director Anderson. The show was put on for the elementary grades K-6 and a public performance was held. According to Mr. Anderson around 40 people were involved in this production. When asked how this play com- pared with those in the past Mr. An- derson replied, “It went well. It was well received by the audience.” Freshman Pat Kelley comes off stage to greet the elementary students after the production. “Story Theatre” was presented to all students in grades K-6. Angelic Marion Everhart, a freshman, says goodbye to God (offstage) during a fable in Story Theatre, the children’s play. During this fable, God leaves Heaven to go for a walk. Xingu,” “Story Theatre - 21