Exeter High School - Eagle Yearbook (Exeter, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1965 volume:

EXETER HIGH SCHOOL EXETER, NEBRASKA THE EAGLE Foreword What makes our school so special to us and different from others? Could it be that cohesive force that binds a student body together in an all-for-one-and- one-for-allf' spirit? Elusive?-Yes. Intangible?-Yes. But made up of bits and parts which, when put together, spell pride--pride in the classrooms, on the football field, the basketball court, on the dance floor and in marching band. Day by day experiences which endear the school, spot-light our school years--times of friendship and fun—times to remember. Em- bracing all forces of pride and moments is Operation Atom in which each of YOU is es- sential. Faculty Activities Annual Staff Mr. Guenther, Cynthia Stych, Joyce Taylor, Wanda Barkmeier, Jean Underwood, Patsy Rouch, LaDonna Widle, Karen Krejcl, Sharon Hall, Ann O'Dea Organization Athletics Elementary Underclassmen Seniors Calendar Exeter Eagles prepare for Homecoming game. SEPTEMBER 8—Junior Ring Display 14—Y-Teen Pepsi Pizza Party OCTOBER 2—Homecoming 12-16—Parent-Teacher Conference 29—Senior Pictures NOVEMBER 4—Regents Examination 13—Invitational Vocal Clinic 24—Senior Career Night DECEMBER 21—Christmas Operetta 29—Y-Teen Snowball Dance JANUARY 5— Y-Teen Potluck Supper 28—Father-Son Banquet FEBRUARY 11—Mid-Winter Band Concert 25—F.H.A. Mothers Dinner MARCH 1-5—Junior High Tournament 6— Talent Contest 9—F.F.A. Banquet 12-13—State Basketball Tournament 16—Annual Pictures 19—Scholastic Contest at Kearney Eagles’ enthusiasm mounts as State Basketball Tournament approaches. Busy Seniors put on a class play at the end of the year. APRIL 17—Senior Car Wash and Bake Sale 19—Y-Teen Installation 21— Pre-Contest Concert 22— Mother-Daughter Banquet 23-24—Music Contest 26— F.H.A. Installation 27— Senior Class Play MAY 8—Jr.-Sr. Banquet 13— Band Banquet 14— Y-Teen Slumber Party 16— Baccalaureate 17— Class Night 19- -Commencement 20— F.F.A. Fishing Party 21-22—State Track Meet ADMINISTRATION Besides his administrative duties. Superintendent William A. Rachow teaches Algebra I. He has proven to be a com- petent administrator during his two years at Exeter. This past year, a bond issue passed making construction of a new elementary school building possible. Mr. Rachow holds a B.A. degree from Peru State College and a Masters Degree from the University of Nebraska. Students: You can be proud of this record of the years events. You have produced it through your participation in your class and school activities. Many cherished memories are between the covers of this volume. Keep it and hold dear what you will always be a part. Students Gain High School Principal Larsen, a busy teacher and administra- tor of Exeter High School, has maintained a busy schedule this last year. In addition to duties as high school principal, he taught business law, bookkeeping and economics. He was the Student Council sponsor.Mr. Larsen holds a B.A. from Dana and has done graduate work at the University of Nebraska. The year has had a few changes over last year with an addition of courses and teachers. The demanding need of society is a challenge that the board, administra- tion and faculty have been trying to meet by adding to the curriculum. It has been a joy working with the faculty and students dur- ing the past year. School is serious busi- ness and the more effort you put into obtain- ing the most out of an education the more you will receive in return. The first thing you are in school for is the subjects you take. If extra-curricular activities inter- feres with your subjects a wise person will cut down on them and put his efforts into the academic courses which he takes. 6 This past year Mr. Clarence Slosson has taught the seventh and eighth grades general science courses and physics to the Juniors and Seniors. Besides maintaining this busy schedule he helped sponsor the Junior-Senior Banquet. Grade school principal, Mrs. Mildred Hassell, teaches 8th grade English, 8th grade Social Studies and 7th and 8th B math in addition to her other duties. She has a B. S. degree from Wesleyan University. Knowledge Through Mr. George Harrison, the Vocational Agriculture instruc- tor for grades 9, 10, and 12, sponsors the F. F. A., an active organization in high school. He holds a B. A. de- gree from the University of Nebraska. Miss Lucia Ober has taught this past year the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 12th home economics. She is also the F. H. A. and freshman class sponsor. Miss Ober holds a B. S. degree from the University of Nebraska. Mr. Alvin H. Guenther instructed shorthand. General Math I and II, office practice and typing 10. Besides these duties he is one of the senior class sponsors. He also sponsors the annual. Mr. Guenther has earned a B. S. Degree in Education from Peru State. Mr. William W. Fitzgerald has this past year taught American government, American historv, world history, world geography, and boys and girls physical education. He served as head basketball coach and assistant coach of football. He shared the track duties with Mr. Simones. Mr. Fitzgerald holds a B. S. Degree in Education from Peru State. Languages, Sciences, Mathematics, Social Studies Mr. James Simones taught biology I and II, drivers ed- ucation, and boys and girls physical education. He was also the head football coach, and assistant coach of basketball. He shared with Mr. Fitzgerald the track duties. He was also the Freshman class sponsor. Mr. Simones holds a B. S. Degree in Education from Peru State. Miss Mildred Kolar taught Freshman, Junior, and Sen- ior English courses. She has also improved the libra- ry considerably since she has been librarian. Miss Kolar holds a B. A. Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of Nebraska. Mrs. Rogene Rachow taught the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th English courses. She also taught the 7th grade social studies. She was the Y-Teens advisor. She holds a B. S. Degree in Education from Peru State. This past year Mr. Gayle Rosecrans has taught girls glee, band, triple trio, junior band, boys glee small groups, dance band, ana has supervised the elementary grade school music. Mr. Rosecrans holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Education from Wesleyan University. Commercial and Vocational Training. Mr. Gary Mclrvin has during this past '64-'65 school year instructed the 7th and 8th grade math, algebra I and II geometry, and advanced algebra and trigonom- etry. He was one of the Senior class and Pep Club Sponsors. Mr. Mclrvin holds a B. A. Degree from Sioux Falls College. This past year Mrs. Judy Mclrvin has taught 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th French. She was also the guidance in- structor of all students and helped sponsor the Pep Club. She holds a B. A. Degree from the University of Nebraska. Personnel Jan Kucera, office secretary Tim Ruhl and Cecil Perkins, janitors Ella Ruhl Helen Barkmeier, Lucille Loukota, Irene Krupicka, Anna Korensky, cooks Roy Stubbendlck, Jack Widle, Tom Manning, Stanley Rhodes, A1 Bonta, Thane Croston, school board members The personnel is made up of hard working, but seldom heard of, people. The bus drivers have the great responsibility of getting us to school each day through rain or shine. The bus drivers this year were Frank Rouch, John Drommond, Mike Kubicek, Marvin Kubicek, Loyd Wadman, and Harold Schneider. After we get here, we see the orderly buildings and school grounds kept so by the janitors. As we come through the doors, we see the office secretary running to and fro taking care of the num- erous problems that arise in the office. The many necessary rules that we follow each day are made by the school board. After a morning of study and work, we enjoy the meal prepared by the five cooks. These jobs are held by the people behind the scenes, the people who make it possi- ble to have a school like ours. 10 ACTIVITIES John Erdkamp undergoes a physical change Judy Tauriella prepares Wanda Barkmeier for behind stage as Miss Kolar diligently applies her role as grandmother his make-up. Senior Class Play- Accidental Hero” A high school class, which is threatened by loss of extra-curricular frills, sets out to show its value by a bang-up presentation of a play. The young and perhaps too serious coach does strange things with the casting-albeit for noble reasons. The self-styled glamor girl finds herself cast as a scrubwoman. Tomboy Peggy is given the part of the grandmother, and John, who is interested only in chicken houses, is cast as the hero. Even Kitty, who is the heroine in the play, is unhappy. In the play, she is required to kiss the hero, and her father is running for the school board on a nonsmooching platform. Opening night produces a resounding success in which the sound-effects man, the prompter, and the school principal play leading roles. After the curtain falls, John's chick- en house is proclaimed a success, and the school keeps its frills. Alan Songster, as John, explains his revolution- Members of the cast talk over the depressing ary chicken house to the rest of the cast. ticket sales during the play. 12 TAURIELLA INSURANCE AGENCY EXETER, NEBRASKA Homecoming Queen Cheryl Wellman and Homecoming King Roger Drucker Homecoming Homecoming activities this year took place on October 2, 1964. The Exeter Eagles met the Bruning Bears in an exciting battle that ended with Exeter on top, 14 to 7. King Roger and Queen Cheryl were crowned during the half-time Homecoming ceremonies. A dance was held after the game in the high school gym. 13 Senior Attendant: Patsy Rouch Senior Escort: Alan Songster Junior Attendant: Dianne Krasser Junior Escort: John Striggow 14 Freshman Attendant: Ann Songster Freshman Escort: Mike Hall Sophomore Attendant: Gayla Wellman Sophomore Escort; Jim Manning The Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom The faculty waits impatiently to eat. The head table nervously awaits the starting of the program. Holland Bonket was the theme for the annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. This year the juniors chose the American Legion Hall as their setting for the Holland atmos- phere. The juniors, seniors, members of the faculty, janitors and cooks enjoyed a Hol- land inspired supper served by able members of the sophomore class. Other sophomores entertained the audience later with singing and dancing. Joe Harre, Pam Hansen, Cherlyn Johnson and Vern Kittinger gave brief Dutchy talks from the Junior class while Jim Walker, John Erdkamp showed their senior pride with messages of appreciation and gratitude for the banquet. Mr. Slosson brightened the evening as he spoke of the bridges yet to be crossed and left us with an optimistic look at the future. Later the Ravens furnished us with music for a dance that will dwindle in the minds of us all for many years to come. The tulips blooming in the flower cart near the The Holland Bonket Garden where the Dutch- entrance of the Holland Bonket. men rest their weary bones. ORGANIZATIONS Pep Club Promotes Spirit Promoting school spirit is the main objective of the Pep Club. This organiza- tion uses pep rallies and a wide variety of methods to create a winning atmosphere at football and basketball games. The Pep Club assures athletes moral support whether they win or lose. In addition to this, the club sold booster pins and rib- bons to finance their various activities. All high school girls are eligible for membership in this organization. Cheerleaders are the spark behind the Pep Club. This year they attended a state-wide cheerleading clinic to broaden their skills. The four varsity cheerlead- ers and the four reserve cheerleaders werepopularly elected by the Pep Club on the basis of cheerleading ability and per- sonal appearance. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Pam Hansen, Joyce Taylor, Cheryl Wellman, Barbara Ethington RESERVE CHEERLEADERS: LaDonna Widle, Betty Barkmeier, Dianne Krasser, Gayla Bender ENGVERT AND DARROL LARSEN FRANK D. ROUCH EXETER COLD STORAGE AND LAUNDROMAT AUCTIONEERS CORDOVA, NEBRASKA EXETER, NEBRASKA First Row; Joyce Taylor, Vicki Becker, Marsha Stubbendick, Wanda Barkmeier, Donna Stubbendick, Cherlyn Johnson, Jean Underwood, Linda Becker, Carolyn Papik, Judy Tauriella, Sharon McLeese, Ann O'Dea, Lynda Koehn, LaDonna Widle Second Row: Cheryl Wellman, Nancy Tauriella, Mary Tieso, Elaine Pracheil, Joyce Ekeler, Janice O'Dea, Betty Rouch, Suzan Klemm, Elaine Krejdl, Jane McCabe, Patsy Rouch, Sharon Hall, Kathy Spires, Susan Songster, Dianne Krasser Third Row; Barbara Ethington, Karen Krejci, Gayla Wellman, Donna Bures, Jackie Jorgenson, Ann Songster, Jeanette Papik, Karolyn Hulse, Kris Murphy, Janet Johnson, Pam Rachow, Joyce Johnson, Mary Striggow, Cheryl Styskal, Dinah Vodicka, Ann Volkmer, Ava Hansen, Gayla Bender Fourth Row: Pam Hansen, Mr. Mclrvin, Mrs. Mclrvin, Pam Bures, Shirley Wellman, Vicki Spires, Joyce Jurgensen, Peggy Marsh, Marcia Hunt, Lilly Charf, Trudy Mason, Donna Rose, Diann Hendrych, Janet Jurgensen, Cynthia Stych, Kathy Coffey, Betty Barkmeier To boost the moral of the Basketball players, signs such as this one, made by Karolyn Hulse, Ava Hansen, Gayla Wellman, were displayed in the downstair hall. The enthusiasm of the crowd is shown in this picture of the pep club in one of the many close games of the season. BRIGGS I. G. A. EXETER, NEBRASKA Y-TEENS: First Row; Jackie Jorgenson, Ann Volkmer, Wanda Barkmeier, Linda Becker, Lilly Charf, Sharon Hall, Pam Hansen, Vicki Spires, Judy Tauriella, Donna Stubbendick, Joyce Ekeler, Pam Rachow, Mrs. Rogene Rachow Second Row: Mary Kay Tieso, Vicki Becker, Donna Bures, Cherlyn Johnson, Ann O'Dea, Sharon McLeese, Patsy Rouch, Jane McCabe, Barbara Ethington, Cynthia Stych, Janice O'Dea, Kris Murphy Third Row Elaine Pracheil, Lynda Koehn, Jean Underwood, Marcia Hunt, Betty Rouch, Joyce Johnson, Mary Striggow, Elaine Krejdl, Karen Krejci, Carolyn Papik, Trudy Mason, Nancy Tauriella, Kathy Spires Fourth Row- Pam Bures, Ava Hansen, Gayla Bender, Karolyn Hulse, Dinah Vodicka, Janet Johnson, Peggy Marsh, Cheryl Styskal, Donna ROse, Ann Songster, Jeanette Papik, Marcia Stubbendick, LaDonna Widle, Joyce Taylor, Susan Songster F. H. A. Wanda Barkmeier, Gayla Bender, Elaine Krejdl, Suzan Klemm, Peggy Marsh, Marcia Hunt Judy Geiger, Mary Jane Ekeler, Jean Underwood, Sharon McLeese, Cherlyn Johnson Janice O'Dea, Cheryl Wellman, Vicki Spires, Ann O’Dea, Miss Ober, Sponsor HAROLDTS TAVERN EXETER, NEBRASKA F.F.A.: First Row: Officers: Paul Kuska, Jim Becker, Chris Kovanda, Alan Songster, Roland Jensen, Joe Harre, Mr. George Harrison, Advisor Second Row: John Steyer, Larry Kopsa, Gerald Geiger, Jerome Geiger, Wayne Rasmussen, Dennis Volkmer, Bob Coffey, Kenny Krasser, Lyle Jensen, Larry Becwar, Third Row; Paul Krasser, Larry Krupicka, Ron Ekeler, Jerry Volkmer, Dave Drucker, Tim Murphy, John Horne, David Polak, LaVerne Krupicka, Gary Dumpert, Vernon Kittinger, Fourth Row: John Votipka, Tom Hassler, John Striggow, Ken Hulse, Roger Drucker, Mike Vavra, David Songster, Jim Manning, Paul Vavra, Arnold Krasser, Bill Frank E-CLUB: First Row: Mr. Fitzgerald, Wayne Rasmussen, Alan Songster, Jerry Volkmer, Paul Krasser, Steve Schneider: Pres., Leon Harre: Vice-Pres., Larry Kopsa: Sec., Bob Coffey, Kenny McLeese, Mr. Simones, Second Row; Tim Murphy, Ron Ekeler, Dave Drucker, Court Croston, Jerry Taylor, Bernie Stych, Joel Vavra, Larry Becwar, John Votipka, Gerald Geiger, Third Row: Roger Drucker, Doug Bonta, Dick Drommond, Kenn Hulse, Dennis Hall, Mike Vavra, John Striggow, Paul Kuska, Mike Hall, Butch Sudrla, Chris Kovanda. BOREN LUMBER COMPANY EXETER, NEBRASKA Voices Fill The First Row.- Dick Drommond, Bob Perkins, Dennie Volkmer, Paul Krasser, Kenny McLeese, Danny McCulley, Gary Dumpert, Mike Hall, Dennis Hall, Jerry Taylor, Mr. Rosecrans Second Row; Jerry Volkmer, Kenny Krasser, Bob Coffey, Ron Ekeler, Jerome Geiger, Paul Kuska, Joe Harre, Gerald Geiger, La Verne Krupicka, Larry Krupicka Third Row: Doug Bonta, Dick Dinneen, Kenn Hulse, Dave Drucker, Tim Murphy, Alan Songster, Jim Erdkamp, Bob Becker, Joel Vavra This year's Boys' Glee had a membership of 29. They participat- ed in the District Contest at which they received a rating of 4. The Triple Trio has been very active this year by singing at vari- ous local organizations. Last spring thev traveled to Crete to the District Music contest at which they received a rating of 2. Cherlyn Johnson. Barbara Ethington, Connie Croston. LaDonna Widle, Karen Krejci. Patsy Rouch. Donna Stubbendick. Gayla Bender. Joyce Taylor Accompanist: Judy Tauriella S A TRUCKING CO. 22 EXETER, NEBRASKA Air With Music This year the Girls1 Glee has diminished in size but has grown in quality. As part of the musical ac- tivities, a vocal clinic was held here this year and a conceit was enjoyed by all at the end of the hard day of practice A girlsT sextet is the newest vocal ensemble. They made their singing debut at the high school Christmas party. Joyce Johnson, Lily Chart, Gayla Wellman, Ava Hansen, Shirley Wellman, Betty Barkmeier, Jackie Jurgensen First row: Betty Rouch, Janice O'Dea, Joyce Ekeler, Ava Hansen, Janet Jurgensen, Karen Krejci, Cherlyn Johnson, Barbara Ethington, Cheryl Wellman, Carolyn Papik, Linda Becker, Sylvia Coffey, Mr. Gayle Rosecrans Second row: Lynda Koehn, Marcia Stubbendick, Vicki Becker, Donna Bures, Joyce Jurgensen, Gayla Bender, Jean Underwood, Vicki Spires, Joyce Taylor, LaDonna Widle, Diann Hendrychs, Dianne Krasser, Donna Rose, Judy Tauriella, Third row: Mary Kay Tieso, Karolyn Hulse, Jackie Jurgensen, Janet Johnson, Jeanette Papik, Ann Songster, Joyce Johnson, Mary Striggow, Kathy Spires, Susan Songster, Cheryl Styskal, Dinah Vodicka, Ann O'Dea, Sharon McLeese, Judy Geiger Fourth row: Pam Rachow, Lily Chart, Betty Barkmeier, Trudy Mason, Marcia Hunt, Peggy Marsh, busan Klemm, Shirley Wellman, Pam Bures, Gayla W'ellman, Elaine Krejdl, Mary Jane Ekeler, Elaine Pracheil HALUS DIGGING SERVICE EXETER, NEBRASKA 23 DANCE BAND: Accompanist, Judy Tauriella; Karen Krejci, Vocalist; First Row: Nancy Tauriella, LaDonna Widle, Gayla Bender, Linda Becker, Cherlyn Johnson Second Row; John Striggow, Larry Kopsa, Jim Manning, Dave Capek Third Row: Shirley Wellman, Bernie Stych, Paul Kuska, Roland Jensen, Alan Songster BAND: Seated; Donna Rose, Janice O'Dea, Trudy Mason, Joyce Ekeler, Mary Tieso, Ann Volkmer, Nancy I auriella, LaDonna Widle, Wanda Barkmeier, Sharon McLeese, Lynda Koehn, Kathy Spires, Dianne Krasser, Patsy Rouch, Judy Tauriella, Pam Hansen, Donna Stubbendick, Jane McCabe, Barbara Ethington, Vicki Spires, John Striggow, Larry Kopsa, Jim Manning, Elaine Krejdl, Carolyn Papik, Cynthia Stych, Sharon Hall, Larry Becwar, Court Croston, Dave Capek, John Votipka, Lyle Jensen, Alan Songster, Chris Kovanda, Jeanette Papik, Marcia Stubbendick, Mike Chambers, Roland Jensen, Paul Kuska, Bernie Stych Standing- Cherlyn Jonson, Karen Krejci, Betty Rouch, Kris Murphy, Dave Drucker, Pam Bures, Shirley Wellman, Susan Songster, Director: Mr. Rosecrans, Gayla Bender, Linda Becker. High Stepping Majorettes Cynthia Stych, Pam Hansen, Patsy Rouch, Barbara Ethington, Gayla Bender, Judy Tauriella A vital part of the Exeter High School Marching Band is its five twirlers and head majorette. These girls lead the band when it marched in the Lord's Acre Day Parade, the parade before the fire hall dedication in Cordova, Nebraska, and during halftime at the football games. j . To broaden their skills, the twirlers went to the annual Twirling Clinic at Syracuse Nebraska and learned many new routines to use at home with their band. ' Three of the twirlers will be graduating this year with the confidence that ; twirlers taught by the present ones will be taking their places. As an added attraction to the summer band concerts, the twirlers often had their pupils perform. These performances were enjoyed by all of the audience, they gave the girls experience, and made the teachers proud of their skills. The twirlers are sponsored by the Band Mothers. young t 25 The Student Council The Student Council started off the year with election of officers. Sharon Hall was elected president with Tom Hassler as vice-president. The secretary-treasurer was Vicki Spires. Other members of the Council were: Seniors, Steve Schneider and Linda Becker; Juniors, John Striggow; Sophomores, Karen Krejci and Jim Manning; Freshmen, Bernie Stych and Susan Songster; 8th Grade, Leo Marek and Carol Kuska; and 7th grade Kenny Rouch and Doris Podoyl. The Student Council sponsored the Homecoming festivities which included crowning of the king and queen at half-time of the Bruning-Exeter football game on October 2. The crowns were purchased by the Student Council and will continue in use in the future years. The Council also sponsored the Homecoming dance in which the Bruning Dance Band played. This year the Student Council assumed the responsibility of putting on the Christmas grab- bag which proved to be another success. Second semester officers were as follows: president, Vicki Spires; vice-president Linda Becker; secretary-treasurer, Karen Krejci. New members to the Council were Jean Underwood, Kenn Hulse, Joyce Johnson Mary Jane Manning, and Marilyn Capek. Members re- tiring were Sharon Hall, Jim Manning, Tom Hassler, Susan Songster, Carol Kuska and Doris Podoyl. The Student Council also continued the responsibility of keeping up the pop machine in the gymnasium. K Standing: L. to R. Ken Rouch, Leo Marek, Marilyn Capek, Kenn Hulse, Joyce Johnson, Steve Schneider, Mary Jane Manning, John Striggow, Jean Underwood. Sitting: Bernie Stych, Karen Krejci, Vicki Spires, Linda Becker, Mr. Larsen, Sponsor. KUB1CEK AND SON GRAIN, FEED, AND LIVESTOCK WACO—BEAVER CROSSING, NEBRASKA, PHONE 4375 SPORTS Eagles Have Tough Year Joe Vavra, Paul Krasser, Dick Drommond, John Votipca, Larry Becwar, Steve Schneider, Ronnie Ekeler John Striggow Mike Hall, Gerald Geiger, Joe Harre, Kenn Hulse, Asst. Coach Fitzgerald, Stu. Mg. Jerr Volkmer, Coach Simones, Mike Vavra, Dennis Hall, Alan Songster, John Erdkamp, Roger Drucker, Leon Harre, Paul Vavra, Tim Murphy, Dave Drucker, Bernie Stych, Jerry Taylor, Ken McLeese y John Striggow gains important yardage against Clay Center. SEASON'S SCOREBOARD They We Milford 18 0 Wymore 26 0 Friend 38 7 Bruning 7 14 Henderson 19 7 Fairmont 26 0 Clay Center 34 6 Ceresco 14 6 Utica 28 14 28 On the Gridiron Many underclassmen gained much needed ex- perience while compiling a season record of eight loses and one win. End Leon Harre was chosen to the All Confer- ence Team and Kenn Hulse and Roger Drucker were given Honorable Mention. We lost a senior letterman, Alan Songster at our first away game at Milford. We were defeated by Milford in a heartbreaking score of 18 to 0. Our first and only victory was Homecoming with the Bruning Bears. While the royalty watched, the mighty Eagles pulled ahead and won the memor- able game by a score of 14 to 7. The next disappointment in our football season during the Fairmont game was when John Erdkamp, a senior, broke his ankle. The best game of the season was played by the Eagles at Ceresco when they made an attempt at victory only to lose the game 14 to 6. The entire game was played in Eagle territory but yardage was extremely hard to obtain. Eagle fans can look forward to a more ex- perienced team next year with the return of many lettermen. Leon Harre leads the Eagles to an important tackle during the Clay Center game. Larry Becwar, aided by teammates, tackles a Wildcat opponent. Exeter Eagle, Steve Schneider, gains important yardage before being tackled by Clay Center Wildcats . ENGREVT DARREL LARSEN AUCTIONEERS CORDOVA, NEBRASKA BARKMEIER TS GROCERY DRY GOODS EXETER, NEBRASKA 29 Eagles Bounce Back Coacli Bill Fitzgerald, Bernie Stych, Mike Chambers, Robert Perkins, Chris Kovanda, Dave Drucker, i cV,aVrac tarrT Be ;w.ar' Lf°n Harre, John Striggow, John Horne, Kenn Hulse, Alan Songster, Mike Ha 1, Steve Schneider, John Lrdkamp, Doug Bonta, David Polak, Wayne Rasmussen, Joe Harre, Dennis Hall, Dave Capek, Mike Vavra, Jim Erdkamp, Jim Manning, Larry Kopsa As we started the season, our prospects looked good, and we were looking forward to a good season. We won our first two games which were then followed by a series of twelve upsets until we met the Ohiowa Bulldogs which we beat in a thrilling game. We then lost our last two games. During the season, many underclassmen gained some valuable experience. Seniors returning to the squad were Steve Schneider, Leon Harre, John Horne, and Alan Songster. Leading scorer and top rebounder for the year was Kenn Hulse. Leon Harre and Steve Schneider ranked second and third re- spectively in the scoring column. 30 Center, Kenn Hulse, guards Concordia's John Haak in the exciting District Tournament game. to More Victories Scoreboard of the Season We Them Sutton 73 64 Milligan 86 62 Beaver Crossing 59 86 Henderson 41 67 Waco 53 65 Wymore 69 85 Davenport 48 52 Friend 54 65 Fairmont 77 80 Dorchester 12 78 Shickley 50 65 Utica 50 76 Bruning 65 79 Ohiowa 97 77 Wilber 53 96 Larry Becwar, John Striggow, Leon Harre, Joe Harre, Mike Vavra, John Horne, Coach Bill Fitzgerald, Dennis Hall, Kenn Hulse, Alan Songster, Mike Hall, Steve Schneider Thinclads Labor Kenn Hulse hurls the discus Butch Sudrla vaults to victory This year seventeen boys reported for follows: John Votipka Mike Hall Dennis Hall Bob Becker Larry Becwar Kenn Hulse Bob Perkins Court Croston Wayne Rasmussen the coming track season. They were as Larry Kopsa Butch Sudrla Joe Harre Chris Kovanda Paul Kuska Paul Vavra Roger Drucker Leon Harre Leon Harre received the trophy for being the all around athlete of the year. The boys participated in several track meets. This is how the team placed. Friend Invitational-------------------4th Exeter Triangular---------------------1st Milford Invitational------------------6th Exeter Invitational-------------------4th Pioneer Conference at Exeter---8th 32 At the District meet held in Hebron a fine attempt was made by the boys but Exeter failed to receive a place. ELEMENTARY First Grade f ?5 R ?'IV.: Sc°tt Mannmg, Kristie Gillan, Kaye Volkmer, Donna Oates, Diane Hall, Debbie Moravec, Johnny Miller, Miss Matilda Diekman Second Row.- Ronnie Votipka, Michael Rosecrans, Mark Manning, Alan Kovanda, Steven Carngan, Doug Betka, Donnie Mason, Mark Rosecrans Second Grade First Row: Lori Becker, Denise Due, Pauline Stricklin, Sharon Henrickson, Carolyn Krupicka, Sherry raylor, Rebekah Franke Second Row; Ronnie Born, Dannie Guthrie, Chris Manning, Frank Votipka, K Larsen, Harry Miller, Steven Weber, Mrs. Frank Tauriella m Third Grade First row: Clara Manning, Margie Manning, Sherry Krejci, Sheila Spires, Jacque Widle, Patty Lewis, Michele Blair, Mrs. Eileen Paulsen Second row: Chipper Adamson, Larry Engel, Mary Votipka, Shelly Fitzgerald, Susan Hendricksen, Marian Hall, Dean Oates, Larry Samson Third row; Dean Miner, Keith Henderson, Kurt Beckler, Ricky Hall, Timmy Wellman, Kurt Oates, Donovan Dolph, Robert Rhodes, Steven Stricklin Fourth Grade First row; Debbie Krasser, Glenn Kovanda, Kenneth Soukup, Debra Volkmer, Russell Weber, Wayne Larsen, Mrs. Doris Galbraith Second row: Lynelle Due, Rodney Jensen, Pam Dolph, Kelvin Jorgensen, June Widle, Marsha Hass Third row: Robert Marsh, Elaine Miller, Patrice Moravec, Kathy Kuska, Norene Havel, Irene Y eager Fifth Grade First Row: Patty Stubbendick, Cindy Gibbons, Cheryl Becker, Melinda Manning, Debbie Guthrie, Cynthia Jensen, Cheryl Olson, Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan Second Row: Wayne Hall, Lila Vodicka, Sara O'Dea, Kay Henderson, Vali Larsen, Cindy Dygert, Larry Krasser Third Row; Leonard Krasser, Roger Drommond, Dale Oates, Dennis Papik, Clifford Jensen, Tom Larsen, Steven Betka, Mike Blair Sixth Grade First Row.- Gaiyla Hall, Elaine Striklin, Carol Hall, Sylvia Hall, Donna Jurgensen, Maribeth Hass, Miss Mae Henning Second Row; Carol Votipka, Kathy Krupicka, Barbara Jensen, Cynthia Fitzgerald, Andrea Gillan, Mary Lou Petersen, Jinger Jorgensen Third Row; Charles Yeager, Gerald Critel, Larry Larsen, Teddy Marek, Gary Miner, Tom Rhodes, Kevin Olson, Roger Hall UNDERGRADS Seventh Graders Begin High School Days Merry Beth Adamson, Marilyn Capek, Elmer Critel, Ella Mae Engel, John Filip, Trudy Gillan Larry Hunt, Nadine Jensen, Tom Koehn, Marcia Krasser, David Krupicka, Ken Mumby The Seventh Grade class started their first year of high school. At the beginning of this year they gained a new member, Marilyn Capek. Throughout this year they participated in Junior High sports. Sherrill Papik, Doris Podoyl, Kathy Rouch, Kenny Rouch, Kristie Schneider, Russell Strictlin, John Tauriella, Ben Votipka, Bob Votipka, Jim Votipka, Gay Yeager 38 The Energetic Eighth Graders Jack Becwar, Kristie Briggs, Barbara Croston, Bill Cudaback, Doris Filip. Leonard Franzen, Lana Jensen, Jerrie Jorgensen, Russel Kovanda, Debbie Krasser. Patricia Krejci, Carol Kuska, Mary Jane Manning, Tom Manning, Leo Marek. Dale Mason, Mike Olson, Glen Petersen, John Rhodes, Bill Rouch. Spencer Spires, Mary Kay Steyer, Jack Sudrla, Linda Volkmer, Marsha Votipka. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE GRAIN CO. Bob Becker, Vicki Becker, Johnny Born, Donna Bures, Mary Ann Critel, Dick Drommond Jim Erdkamp, Ronnie Ekeler, Jerome Geiger, Dennis Hall, Mike Hall, Ava Hansen Karolyn Hulse, Lyle Jensen Janet Johnson, Joyce Johnson Jackie Jorgensen, Lynda Koehn 40 Green Freshmen FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Jackie Jorgensen-Secretary-Treas- urer, Kris Murphy-President, Jim Erdkamp-Vice President Another year and another group of lonely and bewildered Freshmen wander around the halls trying to find their way to the right rooms. To them there seems to be a million strange faces always staring at them everywhere they go. But as all freshmen do, they have come out of their daze and started to enjoy high school. The freshmen have participated whole- heartedly in their classes as well as in the other school activities. They have taken an active part in everything and enjoyed promo- tion of school activities and spirit. This was a typical freshman class. The first money-making project the fresh- men had was Slave Day. This started their fund which will increase through their high school years. At the end of the year, the freshmen took a trip to Lincoln and observed the State Track Meet. Complete First Year Larry Ktupicka, LaVerne Krupicka Kenny McLeese, Kris Murphy Jeanette Papik, Pam Rachow Ann Songster, Susan Songster, Kathy Spires, Mary Striggow, Marsha Stubbendick, Bernie Stych Cheryl Styskal, Jerry Taylor, Joel Vavra, Dinah Vodicka, Ann Volkmer, John Votipka 41 Sophomores Gain Another Betty Barkmeier, Larry Becwar, Doug Bonta, Pam Bures, Bob Coffey Lilly Charf, Court Croston Dick Dinneen, Dave Drucker, Gary Dumpert Joyce Ekeler, Gerald Geiger Ken Hulse, Suzan Klemm Kenny Krasser, Paul Krasser The Sophomores began their year with a class meeting on September 3 at which they elected their offi- cers for the first semester. Bob Perkins was elected president; Doug Bonta, vice-president; and Ken Hulse, secretary-treasurer. Karen Krejci was elected as our representative to Student Council. Towards the end of the first semester, plans be- gan to form for the Junior High Invitational Basketball Tournament. A planning committee consisting of Larry Becwar, Gary Dumpert, Doug Bonta, LaDonna Widle, Karen Krejci, and Shirley Wellman, was appointed to appoint the smaller committees. Each person was giv- en a job and everyone worked to make the tournament a success. At the beginning of the second semester, new of- ficers were elected. Karen Krejci became our new pres- ident; Dave Drucker, vice-president; Gayla Wellman, secretary; and LaDonna Widle, treasurer; Kenn Hulse was elected to Student Council. By the end of February almost everything was in order for the tournament. The teams invited were Waco, Milligan, Dorchester, Ohiowa, and Exeter. On March 2, the first night of the tournament, things didn’t go quite as planned, but everything turned out all right any way. The next night there was a larger crowd to see the home team. The Exeter Eagles played Ohiowa and overcame their opponent. The final night, March 5, the sophomores considered themselves pros as we all expected our largest crowd. Again the Eagles overpow- ered their opponent, which was Waco, and became cham- pions for the second straight year. Trophies were presented by Larry Becwar to the top three teams, which were: Exeter, champions; Waco, second place, and Beaver Crossing, third place. 42 Year of Knowledge Class Officers: Secretary, Gayla Wellman; Treasurer, LaDonna Widle; President, Karen Krejci; Vice-President, David Drucker. Karen Krejci, Elaine Krejdl Jim Manning, Danny McCulley Janice O'Dea, Robert Perkins Elaine Prachial, Betty Rouch, Nancy Tauriella, Dennis Volkmer Jerry Volkmer, Gayla Wellman, Shirley Wellman, Mary Tieso, LaDonna Widle 43 Juniors Were Kept Gayla Bender David Capek Pam Hansen Joe Harre Tom Hassler Diann Hendrych Marcia Hum Cherlyn Johnson Janet Jurgensen „„ i The Juniors started their year off by ordering their class rings. They picked the Continental education hour'g ass stone which represents the time they have, and will put in studying for their ext theV ®old magazines. The class was divided into two teams with Gayla Bender and Larrv anJ na1fsCatPthenfocaf cafeBender S te3m S°ld the m°st magazines so theV were treated to hamburgers be v£UyriucceLfuhiriStniaS SeaS° they held a Bake Sale- 11 was held in the Gas Office and proved to it waonhofHSprJhg C� hey put onIthe. Junior-Senior Banquet. Their theme was called Holland Bonket . Senkfr Prnm wnf ,fDeglon Bal Sltu day, May 8 1965‘ After the banquet the annual Junior- Semor Prom was held. The Ravens played for the dance, which lasted from 9 to 12. Mnrrn imP°rtant because the Juniors chose their class symbols. They are; Class white roselld f°r Ch racter' Not for Fame' • Class colors, light blue and silver; and Class flower, h rrPf Jun-°r Cl3SS is looking forward to their last year because they feel they will have new and Deicer experiences. 44 Busy Preparing For Joyce Jurgensen Vernon Kittinger Larry Kopsa Chris Kovanda Dianne Krasser Paul Kuska Peggy Marsh Trudy Mason Wayne Rasmussen All money making efforts of the Junior Class were made in thoughts of preparation for the elaborate Junior-Senior Banquet. Although the Juniors had to spend much money out of their fund for food, decorations, and music, various business establishments throughout town donated many of the decorations. 45 Their Final Year Donna Rose, Vicki Spires John Striggow, Frances Sudrla, jean Underwood, Cynthia Stych Joyce Taylor Mike Vavra JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Vernon Kittinger-Secretary, Cherlyn Johnson-Treasurer, Pam Hansen- President, Joe Harre-Vice Presi- dent 46 SENIORS WANDA BARKMEIER, JIM BECKER LINDA BECKER, SYLVIA COFFEY CONNIE CROSTON, ROGER DRUCKER The Seniors, in their role as leaders, filled positions in athletics, music, clubs, and class- rooms. One main goal was earning money for graduation activities. The first addition to the treasury was made early in the year by money made from cutting sorghum out of milo and picking up corn. October 29, during Teachers' Convention, the Seniors journeyed to Lincoln to have their pictures taken at Anderson's Studio. The treasury continued to grow as the seniors sold pens with the basketball schedule on them and year date pins to fans and underclassmen. During basketball season, the concession stand and cake raffles proved successful. The Seniors, as lowest didders, served the F.F.A. Banquet to many hungry boys and their parents. The Seniors continued to work diligently throughout the spring with a bake sale and a car wash on April 17th. APril 26th, they gave the matinee of their class play, Accidental Hero, and on April 27th they gave the night performance. The Seniors finished out their year by meeting their goals and looking back on their ac- complishments with pride. 48 Our first responsibility after en- tering the doors of 'Old Exeter High' for our last year together was to elect class officers. They were: Treasur- er, Cheryl Wellman; Secretary, Carolyn Papik; President, Jim Walker; Vice-President, John Erdkamp. MARY JANE EKELER, GEORGE ERDKAMP JOHN ERDKAMP, BARBARA ETHINGTON ROSALIE FILIP, JUDY GEIGER One of the major events during the football season is the annual Homecoming This year, we defeated Bruning in — exciting game. This made the Home- coming dance even more eventful after- wards. The Student Council, which spon- sored the event, raised its financial status by hiring a dance band and selling tickets for admission. SHARON HALL LEON HARRE JOHN HORNE ARNOLD KRASSER ROLAND JENSEN JANE MCCABE Following the busy basket- ball season we had to settle down to one of the major events of our Senior year which was the class play. The money taken in from this pro- ject added greatly to our treasury making the long wait- ed for Senior Trip a reality. SHARON MCLEESE, ANN CATHERINE O'DEA, PATRICIA ANN ROUCH, TIM MURPHY CAROLYN ANN PAPIK STEVE SCHNEIDER ALAN SONGSTER, JOHN STEYER DONNA STUBBENDICK, JUDY TAURIELLA Baccalaureate exercises took place on Sunday, May 16, 1965, in the high school gym. The invocation was lead by Rev. Ragsdell which preced- ed a song by Paul Kuska. Msgr. Ingenhorst gave the inspiring message, wishing the seniors luck and giving them a brighter look at the future. Cherlyn Johnson pro- vided the seniors with the closing song, The Lord's Prayer . Rev. Ragsdell gave the Benediction and the sen- iors recessed to the stately Prom and Circumstance”, played by Nancy Tauriella and Jackie Jorgensen. Judy Tauriella looking sad as she marches to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance . John Horne marches up the aisle of Exeter High for the last time. 52 PAUL VAVRA A large crowd was on hand Wednesday, May 19, at 8:00 P.M. when the Senior Class filed down the center aisle in the gymnasium to the strains of Pomp and Circum stance to take part in their final exercises. Addressing the '65 graduates was Mrs. Frank B. Morrison, wife of the Honorable Governor of Nebraska, whose talk was entitled And Then Some . Valedictorian, Ann O'Dea, Salutatorian, Carolyn Papik, Patsy Rouch, Judy Geiger, and Roland Jensen were the recipients of the scholarships given. Two new scholar- ships, the Otto Peterson Nurses' Scholarships, were given in addition to the Craven and Jones Scholarships. The class was presented by Mr. Knud Larsen, Princi- pal, and the diplomas were presented to the class by Mr. Thane Croston, president of the school board. At the end of the memorable ceremony, many well- wishers congratulated the Seniors. Senior Trip Thursday night, April 29, we, the Senior Class, our sponsors, and our bus driver departed on the eleven hour journey to Osage Beach, Missouri. The first morning was spent unpacking and getting familiar with the surroundings. Many seniors who had never skiied before tried their luck on the water that afternoon. We found that Roger Drucker and Sharon Hall were a little more proficient at the sport than the rest of us. Friday night we went to the Ozark Opry, a coun- try western show, that provided a very enjoyable eve- ning for us. Saturday morning was spent touring Dogpatch and the town of Osage Beach. After lunch we journeyed out to the Indian Burial Cave and observed the Indian skeletons on display there. Saturday evening we were entertained at a dance on the Governor's Excursion Boat. After the dance, we went back to our resort and enjoyed a weiner roast with the other towns staying there. Early Sunday morning we started on the long, hot journey home. We arrived in Exeter around 9:30 Sun- day night, weary, but happy. The Seniors are showing the effects of their trip on the way home from the Ozarks. Leon Harre and Linda Becker do the Freddie as Sharon Hall watches. The dock on which we danced and spent our free time looks deserted now that the Seniors have left. Jane McCabe rinses out her swimming suit after skiing in the cold, muddy water of the Lake of the Ozarks. Senior Statistics Wanda Barkmeier Class Officer, Class Play, Y-Teens, Pep Club Officer, Girls Glee, F. H. A., Mixed Chorus, Band, Annual Staff, County Government Day Jim Becker Boys Glee, Mixed Chorus, Football, Basketball, Track, Class Officer, F. F. A. Officer Linda Becker Band, Girls Glee, Student Council, Y-Teens, Pep Club, Dance Band, County Government Day, Mixed Chorus, Pep Band, Sax Trio Sylvia Coffey Girls Glee, F. H. A., Class Play Connie Croston Y-Teens, Pep Club, F. H. A., Triple Trio, Girls Glee, Mixed Chorus Roger Drucker Football, Track, Basketball, F. F. A. Officer, Class Officer, E-Club, Homecoming Attendant, Homecoming King, Class Play Mary Jane Ekeler Girls Glee, F. H. A., Class Play George Erdkamp Football, Track John Erdkamp Football, Track, Class Officer, Student Manager Barbara Ethington Band, Y-Teens, Horn Quartet, Girls Glee, Majorette, Mixed Chorus, Triple Trio, Pep Club, Cheerleader, F. H. A. Rosalie Emilye Filip Girls Glee, F. H. A. Judy Geiger Girls Glee, F. H. A., Class Officer, Class Play Sharon Hall Y-Teens, Band, Pep Club, Annual Staff, F. H. A., Horn Quartet, Student Council, Girls Glee, Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow, Mixed Chorus Leon Harre Football, Basketball, Track, F. F. A. Officer, Class Officer, Homecoming Attendent, Class Play County Government Day, E-Club John Horne Basketball, F. F. A., E-Club Roland L. Jensen Band, F. F. A., Boys Glee, Dance Band, Track Arnold Krasser Football, Track, Basketball, F. F. A., Mixed Chorus, County Government Day Jane McCabe Student Council, F. H. A., Y-Teens, Band, Girls Glee, Pep Club Sharon McLeese Band, Girls Glee, Pep Club, Pep Band, F. H. A., Y-Teens, County Government Day Tim Murphy Football, Track, F. F. A., Boys Glee, Boy's Octet, E-Club, Class Play, Mixed Chorus, County Government Day Ann Catherine O'Dea Girls' State, Pep Club, F. H. A. Officer, Y-Teens, Girls Glee, Class Play, Annual Staff, Stu- dent Council Carolyn Ann Papik Band, Girls Glee, Y-Teens, Pep Club, Class Play, County Government Day, Class Officer, Mixed Chorus, French Horn Quartet 55 Senior Statistics Patricia Ann Rouch Triple Frio Band, Y-Teen Officer, Pep Club Officer, Homecoming Attendant County Govern- ment Day, Class Play Class Officer, Student Council, Annual Staff _ , _ Steve Schneider Football, Track, Basketball, E-Club, Student Council Alan Songster Football Basketball, Track, E-Club, Student Council, F.F.A. Boys State, Band, Class Officer, Ulass Jl lay _ „ John Steyer F. F. A., Football, Track, Class Play Donna Stubbendick Mixed Chorus, Girls Glee, Y-Teens, Triple Trio, F. H. A. Band, Pep Club, County Government Judy Tauriella Band, Triple Trio, Girls Glee, Mixed Chorus, Pep Club, Y-Teens, Twirler, Clarinet Quartet Dance Band, Accompanist Paul Vavra Football, Track, F. F. A., Mixed Chorus, Class Officer, Student Manager, Class Play _ , Jim Walker Football, Basketball, Track Student Council, Class Officer . Cheryl Lea Wellman Homecoming Queem Pep Club, F. H. A. Cheerleader, Homecoming Attendant, Class Officer, Girls Glee, Mixed Chorus, County Government Day 56 Boosters Bender Sinclair Service Exeter, Nebraska Bob's Body Shop Exeter, Nebraska City Cafe Meals and Lunches Exeter, Nebraska Dawson and Barkmeier Exeter, Nebraska Dinneen's Garage Exeter, Nebraska Erdkamp Motors Exeter, Nebraska Exeter Co-Op Elevator Exeter, Nebraska Exeter Rexall Store Exeter, Nebraska Fillmore County News Exeter, Nebraska Gibbons Barber Shop Exeter, Nebraska Hi-Way Cafe Exeter, Nebraska Lou's Beauty Salon Exeter, Nebraska Modern Products Exeter, Nebraska Olson's Furniture and Appliances Exeter, Nebraska Paul's Barber Shop Exeter, Nebraska Rasmussen's Standard Service Exeter, Nebraska Red's Place Exeter, Nebraska Smith's Jewelry Exeter, Nebraska Western Power and Gas Company Exeter, Nebraska Wilma's Beauty Shop Exeter, Nebraska Carl and Helen Jensen Crop and Auto Insurance Cordova, Nebraska Finke and Noler Trucking Cordova, Nebraska Hansen Brothers Cordova, Nebraska Johansen's Frozen Food Service Cordova, Nebraska Kopsa's Refreshments Cordova, Nebraska Marv's Repair Cordova, Nebraska N.K.C. Grain Elevator Fairmont, Nebraska Epilogue High school years bubble over with the whirl, the dash, the fun, and even the tears, of a teenage world. In these perplexing, but exciting, years, a strange force within us pushes forth and opens up a new world--a world wnere club members rack their brains to come up with the most original party idea ever, where giving the football team the extra little boost is worth even getting drenched to the skin during a game. All we do is project our creativeness, our enthusiasm for living out into the open. You've had memorable times—initiation, ordering your class rings, the Junior senior Banquet, Sneak Day, basketball and football games—and you have shared these times with us, the Annual Staff, in our coverage of the typical school vear at Exeter High School, 1964-1965. 7 7 Perplexing but exciting years. 58