Chadron High School - Cardinal / Milestone Yearbook (Chadron, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1979 volume:

r V . “ •J • • I The Annual Staff Presents THE CARDINAL Chadron High School Chadron, Nebraska 1978-79 DAWES CO. HIST. SOCIETY CHADRON, NE 69337 NO.________________ IN MEMORY OF Tim Mclnnis, son of Jerry and Jolene Mclnnis, was born August 10, 1957, in Alma, Nebraska. He attended schools in Republican City and Lincoln, Nebraska, in Mankato, Minnesota, and in Chadron, graduat- ing from Chadron High School in 1975. He was graduated as an architectural draftsman from Western Nebraska Technical College in Sidney in 1977. Since that time, he has worked for the Burlington North- ern Railroad. He was an ardent participant in sports, especially wrestling and running. Tim died in a highway accident south of Crawford on April 2, 1979. Eric Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reid, was born on February 12,1957, in Garden City Kansas. Eric had been in drama at Chadron High as a graduating senior in 1975. He had been a member of the Student Coun- cil and National Honor Society. Eric was a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Eric died in an airplane crash on June 23,1978, about five miles northeast of Columbus Nebraska. 2 The Chadron High Annual Staff Dedicates This 1978-79 Annual To Four We Lost, but Whose Memories Live with Us. Steve Myers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Myers, was born on March 12, I960, at Portland, Oregon. Steve was Valedictorian of the Class of 1978 at Chadron High School and had earned a scholarship to the University. Steve had planned to major in pre-medicine at the Nebraska University—Lincoln. He also was an all-conference football player on the Chadron High team and was a starter on the basketball team. In addition, Steve had been a member of the Student Council and National Honor Society. Steve died in an airplane crash on June 23, 1978, about five miles northeast of Columbus, Nebraska. Martin McDonough, son of Jackie Barnes, was bom on September 15, 1962, in San Jose, California. Martin was a Freshman at Chadron High and was an active member in track and field and also football. Martin died in an auto accident on Highway 385 south of Chadron on March 24,1979. 3 vi' . asp . sesami y tZ, +T- J w fl V,: T 111®. W'?'� SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Mr. Elmer W. Corbit The Superintendent of Chadron City Schools for the last eleven years stepped down this past year to enter private business. Many advancements and changes have taken place while Mr. Corbit was the head of the Chadron Schools. He took the lead when strong leadership was necessary. Thank you Mr. Corbit for your sincere service to the Chadron City Schools. Secretary To The Superintendent Bev Weiting Mr. Richard D. Eisenhauer The new Superintendent of Schools in 1979 is Richard D. Eisenhauer. He comes to Chadron with a strong background as a teacher and administrator in both Kansas and Nebraska. Mr. Eisenhauer has as his goal here at Chadron to promote excellence so that we might have the best school system in the state. We are indeed proud to have Mr. Eisenhauer as our new Superintendent of Schools. 5 BOARD OF EDUCATION CHADRON CITY SCHOOLS Elections in November of 1978 placed two new members on the Chadron School Board for 1979. They are Mr. Keith Thomas and Mr. Dick Myers, who replaced outgoing mem- bers Mr. Boyd Roberts and Mr. Jerry Baker. The 1979 Chad- ron School Board elected Mrs. Gwen Reid as president and Mr. L. J. Fitzgibbon as vice president. The School Board had as one of it’s many duties the job of finding the replacement of the Superintendent Of Schools of Chadron City Schools. It was not an easy job and one that had to be delt with in the proper manner. It is through the constant effort of the School Board that the Chadron City Schools run in the efficient way that they do year after year. School Board Members. L. J. Fitzgibbon, Boyd Roberts, Doris Harrington, Gwen Reid, and Jerry Baker. Not shown June Shaffer New Board Members for 1979 Keith Thomas and Dick Myers 6 FACULTY FACES Wayne Jones, long-time activities director at Chadron High, was this year promoted to the position of Principal. His duties kept him busy throughout the year, but he also took much of his valuable time to keep in touch with the activities of the school. It was not an unusual sight to see him in the commons or hallways, visiting with students and faculty. Good luck to Mr. Jones in his new office! Hank Reitz is a new face at Chadron High, succeeding Wayne Jones as Activities Director and Assistant Principal. His duties included scheduling all activities, games, dances, assisting in disciplining students, and acting as Athletic Direc- tor. Mr. Reitz also took an avid interest in the well-being of the students, and was often seen visiting with the young people in school. He was also a familiar face at all games, impressing students and parents alike. Welcome and good luck to you, Mr. Reitz! Barb Eitemiller Dick Brown Curt Holmquist 7 Eric Hilding Jean Mohr Deb Ross Jeri Simonton Bill Kant Jon Olsen Bob Runge Dan Sterud Nancy MacCleay Carrie Ottley Jonette Schmidtline Bev Stitt Natalie Martin Ron Patch Sid Showalter Bob Zohner 8 Matt Anderson Wilber Bald Eagle Bill Balfany Vicke Barber Linda Bauerkemper John Britton Kevin Britton Rick Blanford Rochelle Beechley Rick Broberg Chris Brown Dee Burks Bev Chaney Lori Broberg Ruel Danner Ken Colgate 10 Steve Duncan Rocky Dvorak Lee Elwood Ronnie Grieser Matt Dodson Kelly Green Mark Fickel Brenda Fisher Tammy Freesman Joan Fischer Tina Hugunin Gary Hulseman Ted Jenkins Billie Johnson Lisa Kallhoff Jill Larsen � J Jay Lees Brenda Lisec Dan Littrel Jerry Lawrence Marlys McClure Martin McDonough Connie Mandelko Chris Meier Jim Montague Dawn Mullaney Ron Merritt Chris Penor Bruce Peterson Diana Place Ann Rasmussen Melvin Redfern Myron Riggs 1 Dan Rogers fc. .4 Lana Robbins Shannon Rockey Kathy Serres Vivian Spencer Lynn Vannatta Phil Shepherd Susan Sharp Kim Slavik raoniNALS Robert Varmette 13 Kayleen Wigington Karen Wineteer Doug Zerbst GIRLS GOLF Team members Sid Deselms, Laurie Sauser, Arm Rasmussen, Lu Ann Thomas, Roxanne Reid, and Annika Karlsson. Not shown are Sharon Skordal and Nadine Rhoades. Coach Edwards Chadron High First This was the first year for the Chadron High Girls Golf team. Playing in the Fall of the year, they won their first dual meet with Gordon. Later meets played with several schools were at Gering, Alliance, Sidney, and Scottsbluff. The end of the season came with the State Meet, where all did a good job in this first year of competition. It was a great start with many good holes of golf played and an eye to the years ahead for this fine new girls sport. is GREAT YEAR FOR HARRIERS Varsity Team: Coach Bob Wahlstrom, Les Rotness, Mike Fuhs, Bob Cum- mings, Perry Haddix, Jon Westemeier, and (not shown) Denise Steffe. Conference The varsity cross-country team of Bob Cummings, Mike Fuhs, Perry Haddix, Les Rotness, Denise Steffe, and Jon West- emeier; along with the novice team of Galen Lackey, Gary Lackey, Brian Haddix, Doug Slavik, and Ron Westemeier was one of the best that Chadron High has ever had. They were consistent with high team finishes as well as many fine indivi- Champions dual showings through the season. The highlights of the year was the winning of the Western and Rangeland Conference championships. The season was the result of a lot of hard work and training on the part of each person and Coach Wah strom. Perry at the finish line. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Dan Rogers, Mark Fickel, Brett Criss, John Britton, Robert Varmetter, Andy Brase, Ron Merritt, Martin McDonough, Rick Broberg, Rocky Dvorak, Bill Balfany, Phil Shepherd, Doug Zerbst, Rick Blanford, Chris Meier, Ted Jenkins, Jim Montague, Jesse Hogan, Chris Penor, Kenny Colgate. Although this young team played only four games during the football season, they had some fine experiences, showing great promise for next year as they join the varsity High School team. These gridders, unfortunately, had a tough season, finishing with a record of 0-4. Coach Gerry Traphagen backed the twenty boys as they went against Alliance, Hot Springs, Gering, and Gordon. 17 CARDS GO 6-3 ON GRIDIRON Row 1: Coach Traphagen, Coach Brown, Jay Alderman, Scott Richardson, David Lingelbach, Steve Hand, David Grimme. Jim Rasmussen, Duane Rhembrandt, Bob Ferguson, Cliff Cordell, Leo Curd, Kyle Wigington. Steve Deans. Head Coach Zohner, Coach Thompson. Row 2: Pat Stacy, Curt Beck, Jim Todd, Brett Baker, Mike Farral, Kendall Gray, Greg Eggink. Steve Osbom. Bryan Grant, Dave Thomas, Kelly Muldoon, Mark Welsh, Blake Edwards, Dean Larsen, Rick Myers. Row 3: Bernard Pace, Gordy Stitt, Todd Eitemiller, Joe Ahrens, Dave Saults, Gary Serbousek, Gary Colgate, Dan Carson, Jim Dewing. Doug French, Rod Hanson, Dave Sandy. Row 4: George Chase, Bob Todd, Tony Reder, Tim Coe, Jeff Fox. (Freshman team are in white) Student Managers— Ted Hamar, and Jeff Nichols. 1978 SEASON Chadron 0 Gordon 20 Chadron 24 Alliance 7 Chadron 7 Valentine 27 Chadron 6 Mitchell 0 Chadron 6 Gering 3 Chadron 13 Rushville 0 Chadron 13 Kimball 6 Chadron 0 Sidney 8 Chadron 16 Hot Springs 0 The young Cardinal football team posted a 6-3 record for the season. The highlights of the year were the 6-3 victory over Gering;and the tough 8-0 loss to Sidney, in which neither team made a first down the entire first half. Overall the team spirit was high and the season exciting. Selected for the All-State team was Leo Curd at linebacker. Four players also were selected to the Western Conference Team. They were Jay Alderman. Leo Curd, Bob Ferguson, and Kyle Wigington. Leo Curd and Bob Ferguson were voted by their team as the Most Valuable Player for defense and offense respectively. Head Coach Bob Zohner All-State Leo Curd 19 CARDINAL NETTERS Row 1: Selina Castillo, Renee Schommer, Starla Tyree, Jennifer Castillo, Sandy Montague. Row 2: Janet Zeimens, Shari Fisher, Lee Ann Wyatt, Donnette Faulk. Row 3: Tammy Schenck, Pam Robbins, Jody Rish, Julie Mullaney, Kim Muldoon Not Pictured: Lori Schenck. (Coaches—Mary Lou Marshall, and Sheryl Levi) The Cardinal Varsity team worked hard during the 1978 season, and ended the year with a 5 win-9 loss record. Many of the girls did an outstanding job; all but three lettered. Among these were several girls who were recognized for most spikes, sets, blocks, and serves. These included Pam Robbins, Selina Castillo, Jody Rish, and Renee Schommer. Most-im- proved netter was Renee Schommer, and Pam Robbins was named All-around Player for the year. WINS LOSSES Gordon Alliance Mitchell Valentine Rushville Scottsbluff Hemingford Gering Sidney West Holt (Rangeland) Gering (Alliance Invitational) Kimball Kimball (Western Conference) Alliance (Districts) Jodi Rish in action as Renee Schommer backs her up. 20 HAVE A FINE SEASON The twelve member Junior Varsity team had a winning sea- son, tying up the year with seven wins and three losses. All but two team members lettered. Outstanding players were: Lori Schenck, high point server and spiker, with 50 points, and 58 spikes; Shari Fisher, high point setter, with 113 sets; and lisa Kallhoff, high point blocker, with 5 blocks. Se- lected as most improved player was Lisa Kallhoff. JR. VARSITY WINS LOSSES Gordon Alliance Valentine Gering Mitchell Sidney Scottsbluff Rushville Kimball Hemingford Renee Schommer, Selina Castillo, Jodi Rish, and Pam Robbins were award winners at the Volleyball Awards Banquet. Other winners in- cluded Shari Fisher, Lisa Kallhoff, and Lori Schenck. The 1978 Freshman Volleyball team had a fine year, with two losses and three wins. The nine girls who went out for this sport had some very fine rallies, and won resoundingly over two of their opponents, Gordon and Hemingford. Out- standing servers were Jackie Howard, with 32 points, Jill Larsen with 29, and Linda Bauerkemper with 26 points. Good luck to these girls next year as they join our Varsity and Junior Varsity Squads! Pam Robbins sends the ball flying back. FRESHMEN WINS Gordon Mitchell Hemingford LOSSES Alliance Scottsbluff 21 Pep Club sponsored several activities this year, as well as cheering the athletic teams on to victory. More than twenty girls were initiated into Pep Club during the week of Home- coming. Many of these initiates, ‘Little Sisters’, were asked to dress in funny, outlandish costumes two days during the week, and brought goodies to their ‘Big Sisters’ too. Windows downtown and in school were painted in honor of Homecom- ing, as well as the traditional bonfire and dance following the game. Officers were-President, Susie Bartels; Vice President, Kristi Myers; Sec.-Tres., Lisa Stewart; Business Manager, Karen Boeselager. 22 COEDS DRILL TEAM Lisa Stewart, Carlina Perez, Teresa Glenn, Kristi Myers, Christy Fer- guson, Karen Loghry, Diane Loghry, Laurie Sauser, Mary Beth Sprock, Lori Schenck, Julie Swanson, Susie Bartels, Dee Williams, Kristi Mullaney Officers: Kristi Mullaney—Captain; Susie Bartels— Co-Captain; Mary Beth Sprock-Secretary-Treas- ure;not pictured: Jeannene Wassaburger—Co- Captain The Chadron High Drill Team consisted of 20 members this year. Captain was Kristi Mullaney. Co-Captains were Susie Bartels and Jeannene Wassaburger. Secretary-Treasure was Mary Beth Sprock. The Coeds added much to the half time shows during the football and basketball games. With their fantastic smiles their 18 performances were very impressive. 23 CARDINAL CHEERLEADERS Eight Chadron High girls cheered for our teams into a victorious season. They showed their spirit by cheering for our teams at both home and away games. The cheerleaders this year complemented our school by their splen- did performances in both pep rallys and games. The cheerleaders should be recognized for their great amount of spirit and all of the hard work they put into this year. The cheerleaders show their fine spirit. Wrestling cheerleaders: Lorie Sayer, Ann Dau, Le Ann Wyatt (not pic- tured) Mara Goff, head cheerleader. 24 Basketball: Brenda Hencey, Michelle Hencey—head cheerleader Judy Dodson, Sandy Montague. The CHS Cheerleaders in action. 25 “REMINISCING” On October 6, 1978, Homecoming was a good start for most of the peo- ple at Chadron High. Especially for Michelle Hencey and Jay Alderman who were crowned King and Queen at the traditional coronation ceremony. The King and Queen candidates were Tammy Schenck and Bob Fer- guson, Karen Loghry and Leo Curd. Junior Attendants: Pam Gregory, and Steve Deans, Sandy Montague and Doug Ross. Sophomore Attendants: Brenda Hencey and Doug French, Jennifer Hucke and Rick Myers. Freshman Attendants: Pam Hen- cey and Chris Meier, Dee Burks and Chris Penor. Following the ceremony was the parade and pep rally on Main Street. At 7:30 the exciting game of Rush- ville VS Chadron began. Chadron end- ed the game with a great Victory with the score of 28-7. Soon after the game, everybody got ready for the big dance. The Band that was featured was “Black Moun- tain Express” which lasted until 1:00 that evening. 26 Michelle Hencey Jay Alderman Tammy Schenck and Leo Curd Dee Burks and Chris Penor Pam Hencey and Chris Meier Karen Loghry and Bob Ferguson Sandy Montague and Doug Ross Pam Gregory and Steve Deans Jennifer Hucke and Rick Myers Brenda Hencey and Doug French fi mmm gram I� -- |w. � « Sill � i|§Si Jody Applegarth Julie Arave Rick Bailey Lisa Beistline Marsha Bernard Robin Boynton Tracy Britton Cathy Bruns Heidi Chase ---- George Chase Lori Dierks Don Dotson Ed Doxtator Jim Dewing ■ Cydney Deselms Miriam Dugan Darryl Dunn Sydney Eaton Steve Eggink Gwen Elwess Jay Goff Jim Gimple Doug French Tracy Freesman 31 Tara Gray Kendall Gray 32 Brian Haddix Carlin Hand Brad Hencey Brenda Hencey ■ ■ Lori Hollibaugh Jennifer Hucke Clay Jancik Sherri Jansen Julie Kienitz Kevin Kubo Twyla Kubo Sandy Kull Galen Lackey Roger Lame Dean Larsen Carla Lukkes Anita Martin Chuck McCance Allen Martin Rick Myers Julie Mullaney Millie Miller John Navratil Steve Osborn Rick Perez Steve Reading Tony Reder ■■ 33 ■ Les Rotness Vivan Sanchez Laurie Robbins David Sande David Saults Lorie Sayer Lori Schenck Less Schott Mary Schommer Richard Sellman Robin Sellman Gary Serbousek Linda Sharp Cindy Simones Doug Slavik Dana Sproles Vesta Stinson Ed Sweeney Mike Toczek Larry Trowbridge Starla Tyree Elaine Walczyk Roger Westemeier Ron Westemeier Tom Westemeier Karen Wilson Chris Wood 35 36 37 SCHOOL SCENES THE CARDINAL SINGERS Rick Perez, Benton Delinger, Dean Larson, Bob Lecker, Steve Hand, Todd McCafferty, David Lingel- bach, Jim Dewing, Carlina Perez, Desi Fisher, Sherry Larsen, Jeannene Wasserburger, Jaci Jacobsen, Mara Goff, Chris Lukkes. Not pictured: Kerry Johnson. Lisa Hooker A choral version of Jazz Band, the Cardinal Singers is a Select group of vocalists who must audition for a part in this song and dance group. There were seventeen members who performed at various social functions, such as the Golden Agers and Christian Womens Club, as well as at Concerts and several contests. High- lights of the year included a one at the District Music Contest, being selected to perform at the Honor’s Concert at March Music Festival, and Spring Tour. Such selections as “Eli’s Cornin’ ”, “Beautiful City”, “Crescent Noon”, and “Go Ye Children” were well-liked by all audiences. 38 MUSIC MAKERS—CHORUS MEMBERS OF GENERAL CHORUS: Vicky Barber, Lisa Beistline. Barb Britton, Cindy Britton. Dee Burks. Beth Cisneros, Candi Connery, Ann Dau, Lori Dierks, Liz Doxtator. Miriam Dugan, Lee Elwood, Joan Fischer. Deb Green, Brian Haddix, Tammy Hampton, Carlin Hand, Steve Hand, Mary Hawk. Patty Hawk, Lori Hollibaugh, Jennifer Hucke, Annika Karlsson. Jill Larsen, Bob Lecher. Jenny Lees, Carla Lukkes, Sandi Mockerman, Maxine Nixon, Stuart Pcnor.Greg Phillips. Charmain Rockey, Less Rotness. Lori Schlick. Les Schott, Dana Sproles, Cathy Stacy, Connie Vrbka, Melanie Walter, Jeannene Wasserburger, Justine Wilkinson, Kay Wigington, Gene Yoakum. Janet Ziemens. Piano-Jaci Jacobsen. Director-Ron Patch General Chorus is a class whose intention is to expose youth to various musical styles, rythms, teaching how to read music, and performing on stage. Chorus is a popular course. This year only two contests were attended, March Music Festival and the District Music Contest. The Chorus also performed at two Choral Concerts, and the annual Christmas Concert at the High School. 39 The Chadron High Marching and Concert Band was very active this year, performing at many concerts throughout the year, providing pre- game and half-time shows during foot- ball and basketball season, and com- peting in several contests. One of the highlights for the members of the band was the trip to Pershing Audit- orium in Lincoln. Here the band and drill team performed before judges in competition with many outstanding bands from throughout the state. As a result of their tine technique, ability, and showmanship, the CHS band re- ceived a ‘one’ at this contest. The Marching Band in action at the Pershing Band Contest Director Sid Showalter: Genius at work? MARCHING BAND MLMBERS OF THE BAND: Lee Elwood, Brenda Fisher, Desi Fisher, Robyn Gramberg, Michelle Hencey, Jeri Jae McCance, Ann Meier, Lori Schenck, Cindy Simones, LouAnn Thomas, Monique Weymouth, Karen Wineteer, Rochelle Beechley, Liz Doxtator, Tara Gray, Jackie Howard, Lisa Kallhoff, Marti Kana- rek, Connie Mandelko, Sandy Montague, Diana Place, Pam Rob- bins, Kim Slavik, Robin Boynton, Darryl Dunn, Carmen Lukkes, Kim Muldoon, Steve Reading, Dan Serres, Vivian Spencer, Noelle Strang, Chris Lukkes, Dawn Mullaney, Kristi Mullaney, Kathy Serres, Boyd Ahrens, John Britton, Mike Cannaday, Jen- nifer Castillo, Tim Coe, Julie Curd, Cyd Deselms, Jim Dewing, Matt Dodson, Todd Eitemiller, Mike Fuhs, Jim Montague, Kelly Muldoon, Ann Rasmussen, Scott Roberts, Dave Sande, Phil Shepard, Doug Slavik, Chris Brown, Randy Horse, Chris Penor, Julie Swanson, Fred Trenkle, Julie Kienitz, Julie Mullaney, Rick Myers, Lu Ann Runyan, Jeff Nichols. A billboard in Lincoln put up by the band in celebration 40 MUSIC MAGIC—JAZZ BAND David Sande, Todd Eitemiller, Mike Fuhs, Jim Montague, Tim Coe, Scott Roberts, Kelly Muldoon. Dave Thomas, Jeri McCance, Jeff Nichols, Rick Myers, Randy Horse, Chris Brown, Julie Swanson, Dan Serres, Kim Muldoon, Steve Reading, Darryl Dunn. Noelle Strang, Carmen Lukkes. Robyn Gramburg, Director Sid Showalter Jazz Band is a very select group of musicians chosen, by Director Sid Showalter, to perform music which is not of the traditional concert style. They perform jazz, popular music, rock, and various other music styles. The Jazz Band consisted of 19 members this year. Among their many concerts and per- formances were the District Contest where they received a ‘one’, and March Music Festival where they were chosen to perform in the Honors Concert. Another highlight of the year was the Spring Tour, where such selections as “Night Train”, “Theme from ‘Lou Grant’ ”, “This Could Be the Start of Something Big”, and many others were greeted with much applause in various towns throughout Western Nebraska. 41 SOCIAL REGISTER! Fav’rite Folks Carlin Hand, Lori Schlick, Stephanie Ahrens, Rae Ann Merritt, Roxanne Reid, Mrs. Martin, Karen Boeselager, Lisa Hooker, Dawn Sproles, Jenny Lees, Mary Lou Hulseman FOREIGN Language Club Jenny Lees, Vice President; Roxanne Reid, Secretary-Treasure; Mary Lou Hulseman, President A very active club of Chadron High this year, some of this Club’s activities included bake sales, doughnut sales and other fund-raising ac- tivities to raise money for two field trips. These trips were to Kearney for Foreign Language Day and to Denver for a visit to a Spanish Radio Station and other cultural events. At written by a member, Mary Lou Hulseman, and then trans- lated into Spanish. The Club received second place for their efforts. 43 FALL PLAY: A MELODRAMA A BAD DAY AT GOPHERS BREATH was the title of the fall play. A satirical melodrama which played two nights, the story dealt with a heroine, Bambi Phingerdoo, the niece of the owner of the bank; a bad guy turned hero when he falls in love with Bambi, Ralph “Rawhide” Rawlins: and a villain, Amos Crutchwaffle. The characteristic melodrama mood was accented and varied by the addition of various other hilari- ous characters. Back stage: Amazing what a little makeup can do Mary Hawk as Narrator Bambi goes berserk Cast A BAD DAY AT GOPHERS BREATH By A1 Lee Ver Schure Amos Crutchwaffle Greg Phillips Belle Durham Sandi Mockerman Ralph “rawhide” Rawlins Steve Hand Bambi Phingerdoo Dawn Sproles Pandora Crutchwaffle Shawn Delinger Fat Jack Caldwell Benton Delinger Narrator Mary Hawk Bad Bruce Connie Mandelko Ringo Carlin Hand Laredo Patty Hawk Doc Ed Doxtator Sleepy Jenny Lees Dopey Candi Connery Barkeeper-Teller Carol Lakey Indian, “Rabbit Ears” Linda Moss General Custer Benton Delinger Cowboys Brian Haddix Lou Ann Thomas, Patty Hawk Saloon Girls Desiree Fisher, Stephany Ahrens, Jennifer Hucke Temperance Ladies Joanie Fischer, Patty Hawk 45 See you read up and down. 46 I got a 100 Gordy. -v vo 0 S W ; ifw |%s$ Stephony Ahrens Debbie Abold Kurt Adden Boyd Ahrens , Joe Ahrens Brett Baker Randy Barbar Steve Bauerkemper Curtis Beck Beb Betson Karen Boeselager Holly Brasmer Ruth Chase Bill Colgate Herb Dannar Ann Dau Steve Deans Rae Cordell Denise Downs Liz Doxtator Kellie Dvorak Blake Edwards Greg Eggink Todd Eitemiller Kevin Eleson Christy Ferguson Shari Fisher Lisa Gillman £5 n 4 Gary Gould Deb Grantham Pain Gregory 49 Annika Karlsson Matt Kruse Kim Howard Lisa Hugunin Kerry Johnson Gary Lackey Rick Landereth Dan Larson Jay Lembke Dianne Loghry Carmen Lukkes Tom Manning Mitch Meier Rae Ann Merritt 50 Jeff Nichols Bernard Pace Nancy Pavlish Stewart Penor Carlina Perez si Dan Schenck Lori Schlick Collette Serres Dan Serres Mark Slavik Denise Steffe Gordy Stitt Terri Soester Pat Stacy j Dave Thomas Bob Todd Jim Todd Fred Trenkle Mary Trabert David White I Justine Wilkinson Randy Williams Marla Vannatta Mark Welsh Steve Yoakum 52 FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT ANNIKA KARLSSON Annika Karlsson came to Chadron from Sweden to attend school here for the 1978-79 school year. She had taken for- mal English in Sweden but found what we speak in Chadron quite different. Her impressions of the United States centered on such things as the number of cars and their constant use, the low cost of jeans, and all the activities that are a part of the school in this country. She felt that school was more fun here but was not as hard as it was in Sweden. Annika became a real westerner while in Chadron and returned to Sweden with a real buckskin dress. At the same time Annika was in school here two Chadron High students were in foreign countries. Brenda Chaney and Michel Brown were the Chadron High representatives in Boll- nas, Sweden and lisahni, Finland respectively. We know that they represented the United States as well as Annika repre- sented Sweden. 53 BOY’S BASKETBALL The varsity cagers from Chadron High had an eventful season, with games both home and away being tension-filled and thril- ling. The boys worked hard during the seventeen games they played, and put forth much effort at games and practice as well. The season ended at tour wins and thirteen losses. Although the team will lose four excellent athletes this year as they graduate, great promise is shown in many of the younger players who will be stepping into the shoes of seniors Kyle Wigington. Bart Ed- wards. Bob Cummings, and Perry Haddix. SEASON STATISTICS Kyle Wigington Field Goals 113 . Free Throws 21 FT Attempts 53 Points 247 AVG 14.5 Perry Haddix 64 24 40 153 9.0 Blake Edwards 64 23 40 152 9.0 Bob Cummings 62 10 33 134 8.4 Gordy Stitt 42 19 22 103 7.4 Matt Kruse 29 10 26 68 4.3 Bart Edwards 21 14 28 56 4.0 Rick Myers 12 10 13 34 2.4 Doug French 4 6 9 14 1.8 Gary Lackey 7 6 14 20 1.5 Mike Toczek 5 0 1 10 1.0 Curt Beck 3 3 11 9 0.6 Brad Hencey 1 0 0 2 0.3 Team Totals 427 148 298 1019 60.0 SCOREBOARD Chadron 64 69 60 64 53 60 57 63 49 47 70 50 52 51 74 82 49 Gordon 72 Rushville 58 Scottsbluff 79 Bassett 86 Gering 77 Gordon 85 Kimball 71 Alliance 67 Gering 75 Sidney 62 Rushville 73 Alliance 72 Gordon 54 Hot Springs 49 Mitchell 60 Valentine 58 Kimball 75 54 CAGERS Coach Thompson. Brad Hencey, Doug French, Coach Holin- quist, Curt Beck, Todd Eitemiller, Rick Myers. Mike Tocek, Gary Lackey, Matt Kruse, Perry Haddix, Bob Cummings, Blake Edwards, Gordy Stitt Gordy Stitt lunges for two points. 55 Coach Rob Wahlstrom, Tammy Schenck, Jody Rish, Julie Mullaney, Lisa Kallhoff, Kim Mul- doon. Deb Carlson, Kelly Sparling, Tammy Stahla, Lori Schenck, Kristi Myers, Shari Fisher, Brenda Hencey, Starla Tyree, Karen Boeslager Chadron High Varsity cagers played a long, hard season this year, winning eleven of the seventeen games they played. Evidenc- ing the hard work of the girls was that they took the team to first place in the Rangeland Conference and second at Western Confer- ence. The girls also played a fine game at the District competition. Each girl played and scored throughout the season, and the top five scorers were as follows: Tammy Schenck, 191; Deb Carlson, 185; Jody Rish, 130: Lori Schenck, 70: Shari Fisher, 34. The Re- serve team also played well, ending with a six and three record. Top scorers for Jr. Varsity were: Julie Mullaney, 32; Tammy Stah- la, 37; Brenda Hencey, 15; Linda Bauerkamper, 29; and Lisa Kall- hoff, 34. The JV cagers had an interesting asset to the team when Annika Karisson, foreign exchange student from Sweden, joined the team. 56 THE GRAPPLERS Coach Kant. Assistant Coach Hartman, Allen Curd, Dan Schenck, Leo Curd, Glen Sayers, Coach Brown, John Kant -Manager, Marty Hawk, Breet Baker, Randy Williams, Pat Stacy, Steve Osborn, Bill Balfany, Bill Colgate, Gary Col- gate The Chadron High Wrestlers had an exciting and eventful season with 4 wins and 3 loses. In many of their matches, these fine grapplers won by pinning their opponent rather than by decision. Brisk action was the name of the game, and their efforts paid off as live matmen were sent to the State Wrestling Tournament. Although three of them lost in their first round, veteran Bill Colgate and first year wrestler Leo Curd battled on to receive third place in each of their weight divisions. Other highlights of the season included Chadron’s win at the Gordon Invitational, placing fifth at the District Tournament and twelfth at State, and the tact that Leo did so well being a first year grappler. The only Senior, he will be leaving the team with a record of 25-3. 58 An exciting moment for Osborn as he attempts to curb his opponent. Grappler to the State Wrestling Tournament: Pat Stacy, Leo Curd, Randy Williams, Bill Colgate, Steve Osborn. Curd and Colgate won third place in their weight divi- sions INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Colgate 24- 1 Osborn 12-14 Stacy 15- 9 Williams 18- 9 Curd 25- 3 Take Down Champ-Bill Colgate with 30 Take downs Most Pins—Leo Curd with 18 Pins Most Team Points—Leo Curd with 164 Points Tension Reigns as Leo strives for a pin 59 s NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Back row: Todd Eitemiller, Jay Alderman, Dan Carlson, Mike Fuhs, Bruce Smith, Perry Haddix, Susan Bartels, David Grimme, Bob Cummings. Julie Swanson, Denise Yoakum. Rae Ann Merit. Middle row: Blake Edwards, Bill Colgate, Sherry Larson, Sandy Montague, Mara Goff, Roxanne Reid. Jenny Lees. Lisa Hooker. Chris Lukkes. Jean Wasserburger, Dawn Sproles. Front row: Kyle Wigington, Carmen Lukkes, Kristi Myers, Debbie Grantham, Judy Dodson, Kerry Johnson, Shari Fisher. Renee Schommer, Jeri McCance. Sponsor-Mrs. Schmidtline National Honor Society represents the fundamental ob- jectives for which schools are instituted and gives recogni- tion to those who have attained most nearly the desired ends. This society looks upon education as a total product measured by the four dimensions of life-character, scholarship, leader- ship, and service. Members are selected by the faculty on their quality of leadership intelectual achievements, loyalty to high ideals, and character. 62 Judy Kristi CORNHUSKER BOYS GIRLS STATE Candidates were Judy Dodson, Sandy Montague, Shari Fisher. Kristi Myers. Bill Colgate, Marla Vannatta, Denise Downs, Blake Edwards, Todd Eitemiller, Greg Phil- lips, and Gordy Stitt. Selected to represent Chadron were Judy, Kristi, and Bill. Al- ternates were Shari, Denise, and Todd. Todd Denise Shari 63 COUNTY GOVERNMENT DAY The purpose of this event was to familiarize students with the various tasks performed by each office of the county gov- ernment, and was a cooperative effort between the county and the schools. Students participating in the program were divided into two groups, the Federal and National parties. All offices were elected by the party, with the exception of the District Judge and County Superintendent of Schools, which are non-politi- cal offices. The Chadron students participating in the program and the office they held are listed below. Sheriff—winner, Gordy Stitt; runner-up, Brett Baker; ap- pointed deputies, Bryan Grant, Joe Ahrens, and Greg Phillips. Agriculture Extension Agent—winner, Dan Serres; runner- up, Annika Karlson; appointed deputies, Bob Todd and Kellie Dvorak. County Commissioners—three winners, Kristi Myers, Blake Edwards and Steve Bauerkemper; three appointed deputies, Tammy Stahla, Lisa Gilman and LeeAnn Wyatt. District Probation Officer-winner, Matt Kruse; runner-up, Kerry Johnson; appointed deputies, Kelly Muldoon and Tere- sa Chamberlain. County Superintendent of Schools-winner, Bill Colgate; runner-up. Herb Danner; appointed deputies Curt Beck and Collette Serres. County Surveyor—winner, Jeff Nichols; runner-up, Andy Spencer; appointed deputy, Curt Adden. Veterans Service Officer—winner Charmaine Rockey; run- ner-up, Diane Loghry; appointed deputy, Justine Wilkinson. County Treasurer-winner, Steve Deans; runner-up, Marla Vannatta; appointed deputies, Christy Ferguson and Pat Sta- cy. County Clerk—winner, Sandy Montague; runner-up, Chris Muller; appointed deputies, Debbie Grantham and Debbie Abold. Public Defender—winner, Judy Dodson; runner-up, Todd Eitemiller; appointed deputy, Dave Thomas. Clerk of District Court—winner, Ann Dau; runner-up Ann Navratil. County Assessor—winner, Pam Gregory; runner-up, Jody Rish; appointed deputy, Jennifer Hanks. County Social Services—winner, Denise Downs; runner-up Karen Boeselager; appointed deputies, Ruth Chase and Rae Ann Merritt. District Judge—winner, Randy Williams; runner-up, Sheri Fisher; appointed deputy, Eva Whitson. 64 HI ;W,t HP «P Jay Alderman Barb Britton Deb Bullock Susan Bartels Cindy Britton Darryl Burks Angie Betson Doug Brueckner Dan Carlson Deb Carlson Bob Cummings Alan DeHaven ( Cliff Cordell Brian Dede Bob Ferguson Selina Castillo Leo Curd Bart Edwards Brian Fisher Mara Goff David Grimme Brenda French Ed Grantham Perry Haddix Mike Fuhs John Grantham Steve Hand 68 Michelle Hencey Mary Lou Hulseman Cindy Hussey Kriz Tom Holmes Jim Jackson Kathy Kriz Lisa Hooker Jaci Jacobson Mark Kruse 69 Carol Lakey Sherry Larsen Jenny Lees David Lingelbach Carol Place Littrel Usa Littrel Karen Loghry Chris Lukkes Todd McCafferty Jeri McCance Sandi Mockerman Curt Plooster Christy McClure Linda Moss Jim Rasmussen Toni McDonough Kristy Mullaney Roxanne Reid 71 Scott Richardson Scott Saults Mark Schlick Pam Robbins Laurie Sauser Renee Schommer LouAnn Runyan Tammy Schenck John Simons 72 Brett Smith Kelly Sparling Mary Sprock Bruce Smith Erin Speer Cathy Stacy Vonda Britton Soester Dawn Sproles Lisa Stewart 73 Julie Swanson Jeanene Wasserburger Dee Williams Jeff Sweeney Steve Welsh Matt Wood Joanne Van Horne Kyle Wigington Denise Yoakum 74 Gene Yoakum Janet Zeimens Jon Westemeier Not Pictured Kevin Bush Shawn Delinger Leonard Elwess Jason Hunt Sherri Herrera Bobby Lecher Steve Morris Pat Murdock Ray Waldron GRADUATING CLASS 75 MUSICAL Ministrel Benton Delinger Princess no. 12 Jennifer Hucke Wizard Darryl Dunn Lady Larken Lisa Hooker Queen Aggravain Elizabeth Doxtator Prince Dauntless Dean Larsen King Sextimus the Silent Greg Phillips Jester Steve Hand Sir Studley Jim Dewing Sir Luce Les Rotness 1st Knight Brian Haddix 2nd Knight Stuart Penor 1st Lady-in-waiting—Rowena Mary Hawk 2nd Lady-in-waiting-Merril Desiree Fisher 3rd Lady-in-waiting-Lucile Chris Lukkes Sir Harry David Lingelbach Kitchen Wench Carlin Hand Princess Winnifred Jeannene Wasserburger Emily Patty Hawk Lady Mabelle Annika Karlsson Sir Harold Bob Lecher Lady Beatrice Connie Vrbka 76 ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 77 CHADRON GIRLS SHOW GREAT The season held many events for the girls track and field team, with six school records being broken. Twenty five girls participated during the season. It was a young team, with only five seniors leaving the team this spring. They are Deb Carlson, Kathy Kriz, Tammy Schenck, Cathy Stacy, and Janet Ziemens. The team entered eight track meets, com- peting in the Scottsbluff Invitational, the Kimball Invitational, the Sidney Invitational, the Alliance Invitational, Western Conference Meet, Hot Springs Dual, Rangeland Conference, and the District Track Meet. The girls showed marked im- provement as the season progressed, both at meets and in their practices. These girls try to improve during a grueling practice INDIVIDUAL’S ACCUMULATED POINTS FOR THE SEASON Deb Carlson 6 pts. Kathy Kriz 11H pts. Tammy Schenck VA pts. Cathy Stacy 24'A pts. Janet Ziemans 5 pts. Christy Fergusen 8K pts. Sandy Montague 2 pts. Ann Navratil 30 4 pts. Denise Steffe 19% pts. Janice Cordell 4 pts. Cathy Bruns 4 pts. Kelly Dvorak % pts. Gwen Elwess 5 pts. Anita Martin 2A pts. Ann Meier 4% pts. Billie Johnson % pts. Pam Hencey 1 pts. Dawn Mullaney 3% pts. Diana Place 2 pts. Ann Rasmussen 1 pts. Shannon Rockey 1 4 pts. Kay Wigington 12 pts. Lisa Kallhoff 10 pts. Jill Larsen 2% pts. Marla Vannatta 6 pts. Senior Cathy Stacy shows good form during this tough meet. 78 IMPROVEMENT THROUGHOUT SEASON It’s a race to the finish with C. Stacy running hard. Usa Kallhoff strives hard to put in a good showing. 1979 RECORD HOLDERS FOR GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD 880 Relay 1:51.5 Ann Navratil Janet Zienians Christy Fergusen Cathy Stacy 80 Yd. Hurdles 11.3 Cathy Stacy 100 M. Hurdles 17.0 Cathy Stacy 165 M. Hurdles 28.9 Kay Wigington 2 Mile Relay 11:41. Billie Johnson Janice Cordell Anita Martin Pam Ilencey Medley Relay 2:10.4 Ann Navratil Cathy Stacy Jill Larsen Billie Johnson Coaches for 1979-Mrs. Ottley, Mr. Reitz, and Mr. Sterud. 79 1979 BOYS TRACK Coach Wahlstrom’s 1979 track squad brought home a 1st place victory front the Gordon Invitational to give Chadron it’s first meet win for the team since 1971. It was an indication of the good year the team had in many meets through the season. Many individuals posted new C.H.S. records as the Cards worked their way through a cold and wet Spring. It was a good year for the track team as the ran, jumped, and threw their way to victory. Just a touch of winter. 80 Jay-State finalist Above: Perry finishes. Below: A smooth hand-off. Kyle-State finalist STATE MEET The Nebraska State Track Meet saw a team of six Chadron thinclads entered. Perry Haddix—Mile Run. Rick Myer—Low Hurdles, Gary Lackey—Low and High Hurdles, Kyle Wiging- ton—Long Jump, and Jay Alderman-Shot and Discus. Two Chadron tracksters placed in the final rankings at State in the field events. Kyle Wigington, after an excellent year in the long jump, placed 4th at State. Jay Alderman brought home 2 medals with a 4th in the discus and a 6th in the shot. A hard day at practice. 81 The Chadron High Music Department was well-rewarded for its hard work throughout the year as both Vocal and Instrumental groups and soloists brought home trophies and recognition. At the March Music Festival, both Swing Choir and Jazz Band were chosen to perform at the Honor’s Concert. Benton Delinger and Jeannene Wasserburger, soloists, also performed. At the District Music Contest, Chadron received a record 16 ‘ones’. Groups such as the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Swing Choir, a percussion ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Vocal duet by Mary and Patty Hawk, Solos by Chris Lukkes on French Horn, Liz Doxtator on oboe, vocal solos by Jeannene Wasserburger, Mara Goff. Lisa Hooker, Benton Delinger, a girls griple trio, and others were among those receiving a one. Many of these same musicians received other honors throughout the year; several were chosen for a Chorus at Chadron State College; Carlina Perez, Jaci Jacobsen, Jeannene Wasserburger, and Lisa Hooker for a Chorus at Doane College; Liz Doxtator was selected for the All-State Band Festival, and Jeannene and Jaci were awarded music scholarships for their fresh- man year at Chadron State College. 82 MORE ABOUT MUSIC SCHOLASTIC CONTEST The 1979 Scholastic Contest was held Friday, March 30, at Chadron State College. The contest drew 2400 students from 82 schools in Nebraska. Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. There were 48 students from Chadron High who participated, and they competed in 33 academic areas. The two first place winners from Chadron were Tim Coe in Algebra and Jim Gimpel in Geography. Carol Lakey placed second in Foods and Nutrition, Renee Schommer placed sec- ond in Woodworking, and Chris Brown was third in General Science. The total points scored by the Chadron High stu- dents was ninety-six. 84 FORENSICS Front Row: Dawn Sproles and Roxanne Reid. Top Row: Lisa Hooker, Pete Hartman, Blake Edwards, and David Grimme. ALL THE WAY TO STATE Chadron High speakers did very well this season they parti- cipated in a number of speech contests. Meets were held at Nebraska Western College, Scottsbluff High School, and Gering High School. The District VI contest was held at Nebraska Western College, and the Nebraska State Speech Contest was staged at Kearney State College. Three speakers from the Chadron team placed high enough in the District VI meet to go on to the Nebraska State Speech Contest. They were Roxanne Reid, Dawn Sproles, and David Grimme. In the State Contest as many as fourty speakers compete for the top six places in the State of Nebraska. STATE FINALS Oral Interpretation of Prose . . . 5th Place—Dawn Sproles 85 Informative Public Address .... 4th Place—David Grimme JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Attendance: Perry Haddix, Kristi Mullaney, Tammy Schenck, and Bob Fergusson King and Queen: Leo Curd and Jaci Jacobson Song: Free Bird Date: April 27, 1979 Activities: Dinner hosted by South 40 Inn; Forma. Dance, music by “Asia”; Taco Snack; Drive-in movies. The 1979 Junior-Senior Prom was a night to be remem- bered by all. A delicious dinner of fried chicken and french fries was served. Afterwards, the Senior wills were read, re- sulting in much hilarity.The formal dance began at 9:00 P.M. with the King and Queen being crowned at Midnight. As the theme for Prom was “Free Bird”, the gym was decorated in sky blue and deep blue; a fountain occupied the center of the gym and a huge revolving globe of mirrors was suspended from the ceiling. Stars were hung from the crepe paper cano- py, and a beautiful staircase of angel hair was set at one end of the gym. The dance ended at 1:00 A.M., after which many went for tacos and then took in the two movies at the drive- in for the rest of the morning. 86 Top Row: Kenny Colgate, , Randy Horse, David Navratil. Bill Colgate and Gary Colgate. Bottom Row: Jim Rasmussen, Dave Thomas and Bart Edwards. BOYS GOLF TEAM A good season for Boys Golf saw the team doing some of their best work since Chadron has had a golf team. Some im- pressive finishes and Bill Colgate, Gary Colgate, Dave Thoman and Randy Horse all going to the Nebraska State Golf Meet were highlights of the year. Bill Colgate had an outstanding year and continued with consistent high finishes in the years meets. 1 I 87 Coach Buck Edwards GRADUATION: Parts of the Program Roxanne Reid receives her scholarship award from Wayne Jones, then joins the 30 other scholarship winners. Lisa Hooker holds her diploma and a rose, which she will pre- sent to her parents. This was done by each graduate as a thanks- giving gesture from the class of ’79 88 Top 10% Of The Graduating Class of 1979 89 Valedictorian Roxanne Reid, Salutatorian Julie Swanson, Mary Lou Hulseman, Lisa Hooker, Jenny Lees, Dan Carlson, Denise Yoakum, Sherry Larson, Dawn Sproles “OUR TIMES” One of the many awards for Class of ’79 Commencement Address by Roxanne Reid Swing Choir-“Go Ye Children' 90 1979 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Processional — “Pomp and Circumstance”......................Elgar Band Invocation..................................Rev. Truman Sproles First Baptist Church Welcome...............................................Wayne Jones High School Principal Selection — Hallsof Ivy”..........................Russell-Knight Concert Choir Address............................Julie Swanson, Salutatorian Selection — Go Ye Children ...............................Porter Cardinal Singers Address............................Roxanne Reid, Valedictorian Class Song......................................Danoff-Nivert Norm Martin, Soloist Awards ................................Wayne Jones - Dan Sterud Presentation of Class......................Richard Eisenhauer Superintendent of Schools Presentation of Diplomas .......................Gwen Reid President, Board of Education Appreciation....................................Sherry Larsen Class President Benediction.................................Rev. Truman Sproles First Baptist Church Recessional — Coronation March”.........................Williams Band Mono These may not be the best times but they are our times. OFFICERS Sherry Larsen, President Jay Alderman, Vice President Chris Lukkes, Treasurer Dan Carlson, Secretary CLASS SONG CLASS FLOWER Friends With You Red Rose CLASS COLORS SPONSORS Red and Black Henry Reitz, Dan Sterud 91 Everyone Has Left 92 THE END $ ntorT collocjicito press, inc. � •? ,• - I '•___ . , V V • y. f f.« . 'A! ' i r. � � VZ i «c � 1 v -. • ‘ : « • •• « • ■ .Li 4 ! £ A mji wV •f C ‘x JU' y % T ' V'i 7 ■ A-rf Vi . • • 4' � 7 A 1 • .fc � .f ; ■•• ; f ; JTZ- 'V. «■ .VC v 4 91 v •“t - • 4