Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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ing our teams on to victory this year was Connie Larsen with Carolyn Luchsinger, head cheerleader. The highlight of the traditional homecoming game was the crowning of the King and Queen Boyd Rosacker and Lois Davis. They were attended by Karlyn Kuper and Neil Jouvenat; Carolyn Luchsinger and Kurt Leininger, Jean Pittman and Dale Risk, and Rita Speckmann and Larry Ball. Amid the winter snow flurries, Mary McEncmey was crowned Snow Queen, December 20. Her attendants were Jeanette Ahrens and Connie Larsen. Margaret Erickson became editor of the Annual; Neil Jouvenat, advertising manager; and Kurt Leininger, business manager. All three served as assistants to the yearbook in their junior year. The efforts of the junior class are appreciated by the seniors in making the Junior-Senior Prom on May 12, 1961, a most memorable occasion during our senior year. Baccalaureate was held in the Columbus Senior High auditorium, May 28. At Commencement exercises, May 31, the class of 1961 reached its destination as each received his diploma. The Commencement speaker was Dr. W. A. Brandenburg, President of the Nebraska State Teachers College of Wayne. The seniors all leave much wiser than when we entered, carrying many treasured memories and a feeling of loyalty to good old Columbus Senior High School. Class of 1961 MARGARET ANN ADAMS As merry as the day is long. Commercial. Booster Club 2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Girls’ Glee 2; Junior Librarian 2,3,4. ALBERT ELDON AERNI Either I find a way, or will make one. College Preparatory. Annual Staff Faculty Editor 4; Band 2,3, President 4; Pep Band 4; Cornet Quartette 4; Comet Duet 4; Jets Club 2; Class Play 4. STEVEN KENT AHL Not the original ladies’ man — just one of them. College Preparatory. Band 3,4; Drum Ensemble; Drum Solo 3,4; Pep Band 4; Football 3. JEANETTE FAYE AHRENS A peppy, sociable girl. Commercial. Annual Staff Sophomore Class Editor 4; Booster Club 2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Girls’ Glee 2; Operetta 3,4; FHA 2,3,4; FHA Queen Attendant 4; Girls’ State 3; Snow Queen Attendant 4; Thespians 2,3,4. ROBERT AHRENS Good he is in all he does. College Preparatory. Band 2,3; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Basketball DANIEL E. ARMSTRONG Never say more than is necessary. General. FFA 3; Projection Crew 4. 2,3. 25

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OFFICERS President .................... David Boyd Vice-President ............. Robert Hunter Secretary ............................ Jean Pittman Treasurer ................ Jo Ann Becher Sponsor ............... Mr. Delbert Miller CLASS OFFICERS — Jo Ann Becher, Mr. Delbert Miller, Sponsor: Robert Hunter, David Boyd, and Jean Pittman. Seniors Attain Their Major Goal We the class of 1961 are the first class to complete three full years in the halls of the new Columbus Senior High School. Beginning our high school career in the fall of 1958, we were led by Neil Jouvcnat, president; Boyd Rosacker, vice-president; Dianne Swan, secretary; Jean Pittman, treasurer; and Mr. Roy Jeffers and Mr. Robert Brooks, sponsors. As the athletic season progressed, we chose Jeanette Ahrens, Janice Feye, Connie Larsen, Carolyn Luchsinger, Carolyn Ross, Jean Treinies, and Catherine Viergutz, reserve cheerleaders. Representing our sophomore class as sweetheart attendants were Susan Freeland and William Price. Continuing in the ranks of the Columbus High School were majorettes Lois Davis, Karlvn Kuper, and Rita Speckmann. These girls with many of their classmates marched in the world famous 1959 Rose Bowl Parade. Returning the next fall as so-called “upper class-men” — namely, “Juniors” — we chose Roger Miller, president; Carol Vrba, vice-president; Janice Miessler, secretary; and Nancy Snell, treasurer; Mr. Roy Jeffers and Mr. Robert Brooks continued to be our sponsors. Connie Larsen and Carolyn Luchsinger became varsity cheerleaders; and many of our boys participated in football, basketball, and track. One of our great undertakings of the year was the presentation of the Junior Class Extravaganza to raise money for the always important event of the year — the Prom. The dramatic department presented the one-act play, “He Done Her Wrong” or “Wedded But No Wife”; the choir did an excerpt from “Brigadoon,” and the wind sympho-nette offered a few well-chosen selections. The junior-senior prom was held on May 13, using the theme, “A Summer Place.” The mood was set by a park scene with lamp posts, and trees set around the room. From within an old-fashioned band shell, Skeets Mahoney and his band provided the music for the evening. Soon all the happy moments of our junior year were only fond memories — but on to bigger and better things and our senior year. Returning again, but this year the last lap of our high school career, we were ably led by David Boyd, president; Robert Hunter, vice-president; Jean Pittman, secretary; Jo Ann Becher, treasurer; and Mr. Delbert Miller, class sponsor. Cheer- 24

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Seniors MATHIS JOHN ASCHE Not to live in ease is not to live. College Preparatory. Basketball 2. LARRY D. BALL A favorite with all. General. Choir 3,4; Operetta 3, “C” Club 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Hi-Y 2.3,4; Homecoming Attendant 4. GAIL ELISE BALLEW Prim and neat; small and sweet. College Preparatory. Booster Club 2,3; Girls’ Glee 2; Annual Staff Typist 4. PATRICIA ANN BARTES When in doubt, do the friendliest thing. College Preparatory. Booster Club 2,3,4; County Government Agent 3; FHA 2; Girls’ Glee 2; Thespians 2,3,4. y Si JOANN BECHER A gold disposition is more valuable than gold. Commercial. Booster Club 2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Girls’ Glee 2; Class Treasurer 4; County Government Supervisor 3; FHA 2, Vice-President 3, Treasurer 4; FHA Queen Attendant 4; Thespians 4. RONALD FORREST BECHER Not to be underestimated. General. Band 2,3,4; Comet Quartette 4; Cornet Duet 4; Pep Band 3,4. VERNON L. BEHLE Men of few words are the best men. General. Stage Crew 2,3,4. LARRY G. BEHLEN Vm easily satisfied. Easy coming — easy going. General. FFA 2,3. CAROLYN JEAN BLASER I hear, yet say not much. General. Girls’ Glee 2,4. SHERRY LEE BLASER keep my thoughts to myself. College Preparatory. Discoverer Staff 3; Girls’ Glee 2. 26