Burke High School - Burke Book Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Burke Chess Club Stresses Strategy Burke's Chess Club sponsored by Roger Cooper, who is new to the Burke staff this year, sported a 6-1 regular season record, losing only to Central High School. This record placed Burke in the Metro Play-offg in this competition the Chess Club had a 2-2 record against teams like Ralston, Papillion and their archrival Central. CD The chess board is always set up in Mr. Cooper's room after schoolg often games are continued from one day to the next. 121 Mr. Roger Cooper, who teaches in the Business Department, proudly exhibits the various trophies that the Chess Club won throughout the year. 131 Burke's Mike Seyer thinks through a move with an opponent from Papillion. 141 The Burke Chess Club are from left to rightg Mr. Roger Cooper, Bill Deardoff, Lee Gowan, Derik O'Brien, Doug Graham, Mike Seyer, and Doug I-Iammes. Most of the team are juniors. iiffxl? 2'

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The Omaha Military Ball is a formal ball held annually since 1898. It is open to all and included the naming of the school Battalion Commanders. This year the ball was held at Peony Park ballroom on March 24, with the group Travis providing the music. Central's concert hand held the pre-ball concert, and Burke's Fife 'n Drum Corps along with the Drill Team performed during the ball. Burke's Battalion Commander this year was Michael Nelson. At the Military Ball he was presented with the traditional saber, plaque and his ensignia. Burke was named one of the honorary units with distinction. ill Burke's Fife 'n Drum Corps plays for the Military Ball which was held at Peony Park Ballroom. 121 Sgt. Harrison presents newly appointed commander Mike Nelson with a plaque, his ensignia, and the traditional saber as his date Kari Rhinehart looks on proudly. Q31 Mike Nelson and his date Kari Rhinehart fright couplel march in the Grand March at the annual Military Ball along with various other couples from the Omaha Public Schools.

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urke O s Dance Is Poorly Attended KD Selling tickets before the 50's Dance in the Burke Gymnasium are Stu Birch, Denise Larsen, Dave Larson and other DECA studentsg the DECA Club is sponsored by Mr. Merle Gier. Q21 Tom Goodman and his date do the 'Ktwist to the old 50's tune Rock Around The Clock . Q31 Posing for the photographer in their 50's costumes are Juniors Sheila Steinhauer, Tracy Timperly, Liz Cortese, Linda Kaskie and the rest of the gang. Possibly they are on their way to the soda shop for a malt. 141 Stu Birch and Denise Larsen boogie to the tune At The Hop . 153 '4Van The Man And The '59 Grease Band played for the DECA 50's Dance. In the past Dr. Lawrence and his famous Duck Tails played for 50's Dances which were sponsored by Student Government. The dance this year was not successful.