Exeter High School - Eagle Yearbook (Exeter, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1973 volume:

The Staff of Exeter’s Yearbook presents - “COME TOGETHER” - a collection of 1972 - 1973’s thoughts and ideas Exeter Public School Exeter, Nebraska Norene Havel, Editor Seniors Complete Final Step! Senior Class Officers Patrice Moore.................President Dan Ekeler ..............Vice-President Mary Jane Underwood...........Secretary N'orene Havel ................Treasurer Sponsors Mr. Philip Brutto Mr. Jon Kiser Colors Brown and Gold Flower Gold Mum Motto 2 “Today I Dream, Tomorrow 1 Am.” DAVE BECKER DEBBIE BROUILLETTE JOYCE COFFEY LANELLE DUE DAN EKELER TOM EKELER Wes and Noel tinker with their toys! Kelvin came in unusually handy in the Home Ec department as a garbage disposal! WES FISHER NOEL HARRE CAROL HARRE MARSHA HASS CHUCK HANSEN LES HASSLER •4 NORENE HAVEL ROD JENSEN KELVIN JORGENSEN GLENN KOVANDA MARY KRASSER KATHY KUSKA 5 WAYNE LARSEN PAT MORAVEC MARY JANE UNDERWOOD ELAINE MILLER BOB PRACHEIL DEBRA VOLKMER PATRICE MOORE KEN SOUKUP RUSS WEBER 6 The Seniors were as active as ever this year, as these pictures clearly show! Money-raising was the primary objective with an end-of-the- year sneak trip to Estes in view. Profitable pro- jects included candy-selling, bake sales, earnings from the gym pop machine, and concessions at basketball games. The goal was met and on the first week end in May the Seniors retreated to Colorado just a week before they would be released on their own! Graduation - a lime of happiness and tears, indecision and determination, all felt by 27 individuals at the exact same moment. .1 May 14 culminated 13 years of education for 26 Seniors as they marched to the music of Pomp Circumstance and received their diplomas from School Board President Leo Marek. Valedictorian was Wayne Larsen and the Salutatorian address was given by Norene Havel. Honors night was held May 10 and Bac- calaureate on the 13, with Reverend Peters giving the address. 8 UNDERCLASSMEN “Come Together” to learn and grow, not only academically, but in outside activities. Grow each year to prepare for graduation, live each day as your first! 9 Juniors Kurt Beckler Mary Coffey John Coffey Joel Conklin Don Ekeler Shelly Fitzgerald Marion Hall Rick Hall Gary Harre Paul Hassler Class officers for the year were: Clara Manning-President, Margie Manning-Vice President, Susan Hendricksen-Secretary. and Denese Jensen-Treasurer. Under their leadership, the juniors earned over $1,- 000 selling magazines, the money being used for their sneak trip which will be the last in E.H.S. history. Already? Here we find Paul in a rare moment, actually studying! You’re going to have to try a little harder if you want to con- vince us you have acting ability, Chip! Susan Hendricksen Brad Hoclschcr Brenda Hoelscher Denese Jensen Sandy Klemn Sherry Krejci Clara Manning Margie Manning Dean Miner Kurt Oates Robert Rhodes Sheila Spires Shela Thomsen Mary Votipka Tim Wellman Mike Winkler 11 Lori Becker Tom Bonta Doug Brouillette Denise Due Dave Ekeler Jerome Ekeler Gary Fisher Dan Guthrie Bruce Hassler Sharon Hendricksen Carolyn Krupicka John Larsen Chris Manning Harry Miller Dean Oates Mike Pracheil Sherry Taylor Bill Volkmer Steve Weber Sandy Yound Sophomores Sophomore class officers were: Jerome Ekeler - Vice President, Chris Manning - President, and Mike Pracheil - Secretary-Treasurer. The Sophomores raised money this year by purchasing showcases filled with various gifts which they sold door to door. 12 Experience Busy Year 13 Freshman Year Doug Betka Lauri Bonla Gary Brouillettc Steve Carrigan Margaret Coffey Bill Crawford Doris Ekeler Steve Ekeler Kristi Gillan Diane Hall Darrell Harre George Jencks Tom Klemn Alan Kovanda Ron Kuska Freshman officers this year were: Debbie Moravec-Secretary- Treasurer, Kristi Gillan-President, Kaye Volkmer-Vice-President. The Freshman got off to a slow start this year as their slave day got rained out but their bake sale proved a huge success despite the weather! 14 Proves Challenging Mark Manning Scott Manning Don Mason Debbie Moravec Donna Oates Kaye Volkmer Ron Votipka Cindy Yound 15 Lori Bristol Greg Brouillette Cary Dumpert Debbie Due Marie Ekeler Therese Ekeler Denese Evans Dixie Guthrie Carol Hammond Cheryl Hammond Paula Kaiser Pam Koehn Lee Krasser Joanne Krejci Ted Larsen Rocky Larson Don Manning Robert Michl Andrea Miller Vicki Moore Jill Moravec Dan Petersen Terri Petersen Jackie Pracheil Sue Rhodes Jim Stevens Cindy Taylor Bob Thompson Greg Yound Debbie Zajicck Greg Becker Jean Becker Darlene Coffey Rose Coffey Mike Crawford Seventh And Eighth 16 Experience Change Julie Due Michelle Due Eileen Ekeler Patrick Ekeler Dale Erdkamp Nancy Geiger Bob Hass Lori Hoclscher Vicki Hoelscher Bob Holmes Kathy Janes Tammy Jasinski Henry Jensen Steve Jensen Shari Johnson Doug Krasscr Bill Krejci Wayne Kuska Mark Leif Julie Luzum Sarah Marek Alan Michl John Miller Pam Miller Denice Moor Keith Olson Betty Pracheil Larry Robeson Bob Ruhl David Smith Richard Soukup Patrice Stych Charles Trauger Darrell Weber John Wolter 17 ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS “Come Together” to comprise a more active and alert student body, join organizations and participate in activities, OR should we? 19 Band Completes Marching band members this year included: Head Majorette - Mary Jane Underwood, Twirlers - Clara Manning. Margie Manning, Sherry Taylor, and Kaye Volkmcr. First row: Mike Pracheil, Ron Votipka. Denise Due. Shelly Fitzgerald. Chip Adamson. Second row: Kathy Kuska, Sherry Krejci, Sharon Hendricksen, Carolyn Krupicka, and Donna Oates. Third row: Dencsc Jensen, Marian Hall, Lanellc Due, Dan Guthrie, Diane Hall. Fourth row: Ken Soukup. Steve Weber, Mark Manning, Chris Manning, and Scott Manning. Fifth row: Dan Ekeler, Lori Becker, Kristi Gillan, Lauri Bonta, and Shela Thomsen. Sixth row: Steve Carrigan, Debbie Moravec, Mary Votipka, Norene Havel, and Susan Hendricksen. Seventh row: Kurt Oates, Elaine Miller, Margaret Coffey, and Wayne Larsen. Eighth row: Robert Rhodes. Kelvin Jorgensen. Tim Wellman, and Chuck Hansen. Attended throughout the year were; the Shrine Parade and Game, Harvest of Harmony, Pershing Marching Contest, Conference Band Clinic and District Band Contest, and the band members also found time to put together a number of concerts for the com- munity. The majorette squad, consisting of Kaye Volkmer, Margie Manning, Sherry Taylor, Clara Manning, was led by drum major, Mary Jane Underwood. Successful Season The trumpet trio, consisting of Tim Wellman, Dan Ekeler, and Dan Guthrie, entertained at many ban- quets, programs, and concerts. They were the backbone of our trumpet section this past year and took an advanced selection to contest. The stage band attended District Band Contest and also played at Band Banquet. First row: Sharon Hendricksen, Carolyn Krupicka, Sherry Krejci, Lanelle Due, and Lori Becker. Second row: Alan Michl, Sherry Taylor, Denise Due, Mary Jane Undersood, and Kathy Kuska. Third row: Dan Guthrie, Dan Ekeler, Tim Wellman, Kurt Oates, Wayne Larsen. Fifth row: Chuck Hansen. Chip Adamson, Mike Pracheil, Shelly Fitzgerald, Margie Manning, and Shela Thomsen. Receiving a superior rating for their efforts at District Contest was the french horn quartet, con- sisting of Sherry Taylor, Mary Jane Underwood, Denise Due, and Lanelle Due. Lanelle also received a superior for her solo performance. 21 Mixed chorus performed at Vocal Clinic at Bruning, District Music Contest in Wilber, and two concerts, during the Christmas season and again in February, on Valentines Day. Bottom row: Kristi Gillan, Kaye Volkmer, Shela Thomsen, Doris Ekeler, Marsha Hass, Margie Manning, Sherry Krejci, and Debbie Moravec. Second row: Sandy Klemn, Carolyn Krupicka, Diann Hall, Clara Manning. Margaret Coffey, Marion Hall, Lori Becker, Denise Due, and Donna Oates. Third row: Lauri Bonta, Norcnc Havel, Chris Manning, Dan Guthrie, Mark Manning, Chip Adamson, Wes Fisher, Sherry Taylor, Peg Erdkamp, and Mary Coffey. Fourth row: Carol Harre, Brenda Hoelscher, Brad Hoclscher, Wayne Larsen, Rick Hall, Russ Weber. Kurt Beckler, Don Ekeler, Shelly Fitzgerald, and Mrs. Wellman. 22 The annual Band Banquet, given April 30 by the Exeter Band Mothers, was a big success, especially for Chris Manning who won the head table centerpiece as a door prize. “I Believe In Music!” Accompanist, Clara Manning. The Swing Choir appeared in attractive costumes this year and performed at many functions, including various banquets, graduation. Feeders Breeders Ladies program, District Music Contest, Vocal Clinic, and even made their debut on television. Seated: Kristi Gillan, Laun Bonta, Kaye Volkmcr, Norene Havel, Denise Due, Lori Becker, Shelly Fitzgerald, and Sherry Krejjci. Standing: Mark Manning, Brad Hoclscher, Wayne Larsen, Kurt Beckler, Russ Weber, Chris Manning, Dan Guthrie, and Chip Adamson. Love Is ... A Homecoming festivities began Thursday night with a huge bonfire pep rally. After various skits and yells were given, all of the girls retreated to the gym to decorate. Finishing touches were added Friday afternoon as the theme, “Love Is . . . ”, was carried out in the colors of hot pink and black in designs and phrases. At halftime of the Exeter - Deshler game royalty was announced and crowned; Queen Patrice Moore, King Tom Ekeler, Senior Attendants - Mary Jane Underwood and Noel Harre, Junior Attendants - Mary Votipka and Kurt Becker, Sophomore Attendants - Peg Erdkamp and Dan Guthrie, Freshmen Attendants - Kristi Gillan and Mark Manning, Crownbearers - Kelly Gallup and Timmy Hoffman. After the Eagle Victory everyone en- joyed the dance with music by Homecoming Victory On The Threshold The Junior Class presented the Junior - Senior Prom on March 24, revolving around the theme of, “On the Threshold of a Dream”. The gym was transformed into a mass of royal purple and orchid with a country garden filling the south end of the floor. Paul Hassler entertained everyone as master of ceremonies and also aw arded the coveted 1973 Exeter academy awards to Norene Havel from her perfor- mance as Old Yeller” in the motion picture of the same name and Dean Miner, for his outstanding per- formance this past year as the World’s Greatest Athlete”. Mrs. Polak, speaker, gave a slide presentation of this past year's observations. Some enlightening a few students! Music was provided by Everybodies Everything . The meal was prepared by the Juniors’ mothers and served by the very able Sophomores. Even though the back roads were slick with mud and the rain poured all night the evening was one to remember! Of A Dream!” Enthusiasm, Front row: Brenda Hoelscher, Sandy Klcmn, Peg Erdkamp, Margie Manning, Lori Becker, Mary Jane Underwood, Denise Due, and Clara Manning. Second row: Kaye Volkmer, Kathy Kuska, Lanelle Due, Secretary, Norenc Havel, President, Sherry Krcjci, Vice President. Mary Votipka, Treasurer, Shela Thomsen, Sherry Taylor, Mrs. Jensen, Sponsor. Third row: Denese Jensen, Susan Hendricksen, Marsha Hass, Les Hassler, Patrice Moore, Sheila Spires, Shelly Fitzgerald, Miss Cass, Sponsor. Fourth row: Lauri Bonta, Donna Oates, Doris Ekeler, Sharon Hendricksen, Carolyn Krupicka, Margaret Mueller, Kristi Gillan, Debbie Moravec, and Miss Schutt, Sponsor. Throughout the year, the Pep Club and Y-Teens worked together not only on the Sweetheart Dance, which was held in February, but again to benefit the Library at the Penny Car- nival, sponsoring a candy booth! A moment of anticipation - seen quite frequently this past year as the Eagles played several breath takers! 28 Pep, And Spirit The Pep Club this past year not only supported the boys at the games, but also off the field, making posters and selling buttons to get the entire community involved. The constitution was revised early in the fall with a new merit system, which included letters to be given out in the spring. The sugar shack was kept in tip-top condition and also received a little remodeling as space permitted. Homecoming was a huge success as the Pep Club girls decorated the gym and also took charge of the huge bonfire pep rally the night before. Then in February the annual Sweetheart dance took shape on the 17th as a joint effort of both the Pep Club and Y-Teens. Varsity Cheerleaders: Mary Jane Underwood, Sandy Klcmn, and Clara Manning. Top-Margie Manning. Reserve Cheerleaders: Peg Erdkamp, Brenda Hoelscher, Lori Becker. In splits-Denise Due. 29 Seniors Provide “E” Club members this past year were: First row: Kelvin Jorgensen, Wes Fischer, Tom Ekeler, Paul Hassler, Glenn Kovan- da, Mr. Goodcnough (Sponsor) Second Row: Brad Hoelscher, Dave Becker, Chip Adamson, Rick Hall, Tim Wellman, Kurt Oates Third Row: Russ Weber, Noel Harrc, Mike Winkler, Rod Jensen, Kurt Beckler Fourth Row: Jerome Ekeler, Brent Moore, Chris Manning, Dan Ekeler, Dan Guthrie 30 BARKMEIERS’ GROCERY STORE Exeter, Nebraska ph. 266-5191 JOHNSON PHARMACY Ron Styskal R.P., Ed Ahem Ph. 947-2341, Friend, Nb. Leadership F.F.A. members this past year were: Rod Jensen, Ken Soukup - Sentinel, Tom Ekclcr - Vice President, Dan Ekclcr - President, Kelvin Jorgensen - Secretary, Dave Becker - Treasurer, and Glenn Kovanda - Reporter. Second row: George Harrison-Sponsor, Tim Wellman, Mike Winkler. Dean Miner, Frank Votipka, Don Mason, Ron Kuska. Third row: Mark Manning, Alan Kovanda. Scott Manning, Doug Betka, Ron Votipka, Bill Crawford, and Tom Klemn. Last row: Doug Brouillctte, Gary Fisher, and Harry Miller. The F.F.A. boys sponsored a jail at the Penny Carnival to help raise money for the new library. Anyone not wearing a library angel card was jailed and released only after purchasing one from a bailer! 31 Y-Teens Enjoy Year Of Front row: Patrice Moore, Lanelle Due, Les Hassler-Treasurer, Margie Manning-Secretary, Kathy Kuska-President, Sandy Klemn- Vice-President, Norcnc Havel, Mary Jane Underwood, and Marsha Hass. Second row: Susan Hendricksen, Mary Votipka, Denese Jensen, Sheila Spires, Denise Due, Lori Becker, Peg Erdkamp, and Miss Glathar, Advisor. Third row: Sherry Taylor, Sharon Hen- dricksen, Carolyn Krupicka, Margaret Mueller, Shela Thomsen, Brenda Hoelscher, Clara Manning. Fourth row: Kristi Gillan, Doris Ekclcr, Debbie Moravec, Kaye Volkmer, Sherry Krejci, Donna Oates, and Lauri Bonta. Seeking to broaden our knowledge of other countries and their citizens we invited Jandora Alvarez, of Brazil, and an American Field Service student, Swen Rosen, from Sweden, to share their experiences and thoughts with us one evening. Jandora, A Youth for Understanding student, lived near McCool. 32 Fellowship And Fun The year was filled with work as well as play, as we contributed our help as often as possible. Salvation Army drives, Honey Sunday, and Heart Fund. Our annual slumber party was held March 23rd following a trip to Lincoln where we saw the movie, “Sounder”. An impressive candlelight in- stallation ceremony was held at the Parish Hall following a covered dish dinner, April 16th. Heart Sister Week was again a huge success with many surprises and white lies!! Our last event for the year was sponsoring a candy booth jointly with the Pep Club to benefit the new Library. Speech Contestants Despite knee surgery Mrs. Polak managed to coach five willing individuals through three speech contests, Pioneer Conference, District, and State. Displayed on the table are the fifth place ribbons received at the Pioneer Conference Meet by the Oral Interpretation of the play, “Ghosts”. Seated left to right are: Mary Jane Underwood - Duet Acting, Norene Havel - Oral Interpretation of Drama, Wayne Larsen - Duet Acting and Oral Interpretation of Drama, Denise Due - Oral Interpretation of Prose, and Joyce Coffey - Oral Interpreta- tion of Poetry. Standing: Mrs. Polak - Coach. Cramped eating quarters were the rule not the exception, either A cooler filled with food and drink was the only incentive this in a small 8 x 10 room shared with four other towns or in the group needed to attend a meet! NOTICE the white socks! school wagon. 34 ANNUAL STAFF: Mike Pracheil, Patrice Moore, Noel Harre, Mary Jane Underwood, Norene Havel, Wayne Larsen, Susan Hen- drickscn, Shela Thomsen, Kurt Oates, and Russ Weber. STUDENT COUNCIL: Front row: Bob Ruhl, Mark Manning, Brent Moore, Cary Dumpert, Noel Harre, Mr. Firtzgcrald, Sponsor. Second row: Sue Rhodes, Lauri Bonta, Denise Moor, Sherry Krejci, Lori Becker, Lanellc Due, and Kurt Oates. 35 Mu Alpha Theta 36 Norcnc gives background information about Mu Alpha Theta. First row: Mike Pracheil, Dan Guthrie, Chris Manning. Second row: Dan Lkeler, Kelvin Jorgensen, Mary Jane Underwood, Norene Havel, Russ Weber. Third row: Chip Adamson, Denise Due, Margie Manning, Wayne Larsen, Les Hasslcr, Dencse Jensen. Standing: Mr. Medberry, sponsor, Clara Manning, Mary Votipka, Susan Hendricksen, Kathy Kuska, and Lanelle Due. Officers for the year were: Norene Havel-President, Wayne Larsen-Vice President, Lanelle Due-Secretary-T reasurer. Three students because of their interest and participation in the mathematics field during high school were inducted into the organization along with the associate members. Those students were Kelvin Jorgensen. Glenn Kovanda, and Dan Lkeler. FACULTY All wise thoughts have been thought already thousands of times, but to make them truly ours, we must think them over again honestly until they lake place in our personal experience. Anonymous “Come Together” not only to lecture in your field, but to make each day a totally new learning ex- perience. 37 Administration Big decisions concerning high school students were cleared by Mr. Clark during his second year as Superintendent. Along with Mr. Fitzgerald’s duties as principal he also aided and guided the Student Council in their decisions. Mrs. Pat Ekcler, secretary for Mr. Clark, was kept busy with her daily duties plus the added responsibility of taking lunch numbers every day. Mrs. Luksik, formerly Sharon McLeese was kept busy getting the lunch count, daily attendance, and putting up with all of the office pests. And Staff Mrs. Jim Korensky, Mrs. Frank Sudrla, Mrs. T. J. Parker, and Mrs. Tim Ruhl, prepared and serv- ed the delicious meals at E. H. S. Mr. Ed Coffey, custodian for the elementary school was occupied with one of the many daily duties involved in keeping the school and its equipment clean and in good repair. Mr. Cecil Perkins, custodian for the high school, and Mr. Coffey were often seen together putting forth a joint effort to get the job done. Individualism Stressed In English Speech Mrs. Julia Polak taught Vocational Engish, English Literature, Sophomore English, and Speech and Drama. She kept busy by writing original material and taking contestants to speech contests. Along with his duties of teaching English, Mr. John Striggow was also active in sports. He organized a golf team after teaching the game in a mini course and was also involved in junior high foot- ball, basketball, and track. Mrs. Beverly Bartels had the all but impossible job of teaching junior high English and junior-senior high French but she did magnificently. She also taught the “hautecouture” art of French cuisine as a mini course. 40 Practical Sciences Miss Donna Glathar, in her First year of teaching, took charge of the Home Economics department introducing many new and varied ideas. She also taught Bachelor Living as a mini course. Mr. Robert Pease kept busy this year with Typing I II, Office Practice, and Business Math. He taught Aquarium Science as a mini course as he is an avid fish fan himself. Mr. Harrison, or George, as he is affectionately called was head of the Ag department guiding junior and senior high boys through the science of agriculture. Mr. Jon Kiser taught Business Law, Bookkeeping, and the Senior Vocational Class, a program in which seniors who do not plan to attend college can gain practical experience by working part-time 41 in the afternoon. Symbols, Recorded Events, Mr. King takes time out to pose with one of his little buddies. This year he was kept busy teaching Biology I, Advanced Biology, and Chemistry II. Coaching football and track filled his after school hours and Friday nights! Mrs. Jensen had an enjoyable year in the Math department. Among some of the classes she taught were seventh and eighth grade Math and Algebra. Mr. Medberry looks as if he s ready for another leftover sandwich from the Math Club meeting last night! Besides sponsoring Mu Alpha Theta he taught Physics and Math Analysis, two fun courses! 42 And Experimentation During his first year at Exeter, Mr. Evans introduced many new ideas in the Health and History fields, trying to make learning fun for the students! Mr. Goodenough lead a very active year in sports as well as his other teaching duties. He was Head Basketball coach and assisted with football and track. Drivers Education, seventh and eighth grade Science, and Physical Education classes kept Mr. G’s nerves frazzled during school hours. Miss Rodene had her hands full with two seventh grade Social Studies classes! She also taught American History, World History, and Government. P.E. Keeps Students In Shape A great sports enthusiast. Miss Schutt, was active teaching elemen- tary and high school physical education. She also coached girls’ volleyball and track after school hours. Starting as just a mini course, dancing, soon became a community affair as Sunday nights were spent teaching the nimble feet of Exeter to get off the ground. Another leader in the sports scene was Mr. Smagacz. He taught physical education and was also active in junior high sports and assisted coaching basketball. 44 Fine Arts Reveal Hidden Talent Mr. Reichert was kept busy this year with seventh grade music, fifth and sixth grade lessons, junior and senior band during school hours. He also directed stage band and assisted with swing choir. Mrs. Wellman, in her last year of teaching put forth the same high amount cf effort that she displayed in her two previous years. She taught elementary music, high school vocal, and directed swing choir, small groups, and solos for concerts and contests after school hours. Her enthusiasm for music was impressed upon and shared by every student she taught. Mr. Brutto presided over the art department bringing out the hidden talents of many students. He continued to expand and update the depart- ment as classes of ceramics and oil painting evolved to include all of the community. 45 Our Guiding Lights Mr. Birt made full use of his three-day week by giving his much sought-after aid to future-conscious seniors. He also gave achievement and intelligence tests to underclassmen. Miss Cass, alias Marion the Librarian, divided her time between the high school library and the new elementary media center. Miss Cass’ eager smile made students enjoy using the media center. The study hall was used for storage, locker space, and as a meeting room this year. The library was turned into a media center with hopes that it will expand into the old study hall in the future. • (above left) Kelvin enjoys reading about his hero, Lil’ Abner! (above right) Steve Carrigan flashes a smile, showing his enjoyment of the media center. 46 50 ATHLETICS Come Together to participate in sports and be a spectator also. Put one speck of effort forward to increase your pride, by running, work- ing out, or carrying water! Conte Together with the community, get them involved with us! Exeter Gridders Seated: Ron Kuska, Gary Fisher. Wes Fisher. Mike Winkler, Dean Miner, Scott Manning, Dan Guthrie, and Chip Adamson. Standing, first row Paul Hassler, Dave Becker, Dan Ekeler, Tom Ekcler, Brad Hoelscher, and Chris Man- ning. Second row: Assistant Coach Goodenough. Lynn Robeson, Kelvin Jorgensen, Rod Jensen. Tim Wellman, Kurt Becker. Rick Hall, Steve Carrigan, Bill Crawford, and Head Coach King. The Exeter High Football Team for 1972 had a record of four w ins, three losses, and two tics. We got off to a slou start by losing to Davenport, 30 - 0, but bounced back by winning the next two games. 0 - 39, Dorchester, and 6-15 against Shickley. A Big morale disappointment for the team was our tie, 0 - 0, with Meridan. But again � c made a come back and beat Bruning, 8-12. The game with Lawrence could’ve been an exact repeat of last year except the tables were turned as we lost, 38 - 28. Another Homecoming Victory was added to the books as Deshler fell at our hands, 0 - 6. The hcartbreaker of the year occurred at Friend as the Eagles fell to a powerful rival. 9 - 6, during the last lew seconds of the game. The season was concluded with a tic, 6 - 6, with Clay Center. Total points scored by Exeter was 106, the average per game being 11.5. The total points scored by opponents was 97 with a per game average of 10.7. Paul Hassler ran for the highest number of yards with a total of 959 while Dan Ekeler held the highest number of yards rushing with a total of 547. Gaining All Conference awards this year were: Dave Becker, Tom Ekeler, Dan Ekeler, with Dave also receiving an All State Honorable Mention award. Wes Fisher, Paul Hassler, and Rick Hall received all Conference Honorable Mention awards at the Pioneer Conference Playoffs. 52 Play Tough Ball Playing side by side for their fourth year in a row. finally paid off for Seniors. Dan Ekeler, Dave Becker, Tom Ekeler. Kelvin Jorgensen, and Rod Jensen, as they led Exeter to their best year in several years. Highlighting their season with four wins and ties with Conference Champ Meridian and State - ranked Clay Center - Exeter plowed through one of the toughest schedules around with a winning season. 53 Year In Basketball 1972 - 1973: Kneeling: Scott Manning, Coach Goodenough, Assistant Coach Smagacz, and Mike Winkler. Standing ■ front row: Robert Rhodes, Chip Adamson, Chuck Hansen, Student Managers - Ron Kuska and Don Mason, Kurt Beckler, Russ Weber, Paul Hassler, and Ken Soukup. Bottom row: Steve Carrigan, Tim Wellman, Kelvin Jorgensen, Rick Hall, Bill Crawford, and Steve Weber. Exeter started the season with a lot of spirit, a little less hair, and best of all a victory over Clay Center, 35 - 33. After losing close games to Chester and Meridian, Exeter came back to clobber the Milligan Roosters and give Exeter fans a fleeting feeling that this might finally be Exeter’s year. Troubles set in however, with four straight losses before Rick Hall and Kurt Beckler scoring 33 of Exeter’s 49 points pushed Exeter to a 49 - 42 victory over Bruning. Once again Exeter fell victim of four straight losses, with a low spot being a 100 - 36 drubbing by State Tourney bound Milford, before rebounding against a good Lawrence team with a thrilling 56 to 45 victory at home. A tough fought 4-point loss to Wilber brought a faint hope to a few die-hard Exeter fans that Exeter might have a chance against Milford in the Districts. However, all the hope and encouragement was of no help as Exeter lost to Milford, 71 - 39, completing their season. 55 Girls Take The 1972 - 1973 Volleyball team consisted of: Kneeling - Sandy Klemn, Sherry Krejci, Mary Coffey, Margie Manning. Mary Jane Underwood, Lauri Bonta, Sheila Spires, Norene Havel, and Kathy Kuska. Standing: Joyce Coffey, Clara Manning, Margaret Coffey, Peg Lrdkamp. and Donna Oates. The girls started out the season with high hopes of going to the newly organized State Tourney, but got sidetracked by other Pioneer Conference teams with the same idea. The team showed marked improvement over last year’s even with the younger members of the team seeing quite a bit of action on the court, picking up valuable aid which will help further the team's effort next fall. A few quick words of advice during a time out was all that was needed to pull the game through! Norene Havel was selected All - Conference - East, Honorable Mention, by the coaches of the Pioneer Conference. The Spotlight An All - Conference - East certificate was awarded Mary Jane Underwood at the Pioneer Conference Tourney. Here we find the girls going through one of their most strenuous exercises: rocking and rolling to the Beach Boys! Most of the Girls' Track Meets were cancelled because of frequent rains but they made a fine showing in the meets which out- lasted the rain and snow. Left to right: Diane Hall, Margaret Mueller, Margaret Coffey, Debbie Moravec, Carol Harrc, Sherry Krejci, Joyce Coffey, Standing: Kathy Kuska, Mary Coffey, Donna Oates, Mary Jane Underwood, and Student Managers - Doris Ekeler and Carolyn Krupicka. Thinclads Take 1973 Track Team consisted of: kneeling - Dave Becker, Kurt Oates. Dan Guthrie, Mike Winkler, Gary Fisher, Chris Manning, and Bill Crawford. Standing: Coach Goodenough, Alan Kovanda, Paul Hassler. Kurt Beckler, Tom Ekeler, Dan Ekeler, Kelvin Jorgensen, Brad Hoelscher. and Head Coach King. Although heavy spring rains kept the track team from taking part in quite a few meets they shone in the ones they did participate in. Outstanding perfor- mances were given by the 880-yard relay team (left) consisting of (left to right) Paul Hassler, Dan Guthrie, Brad Hoelscher, and Tom Ekeler which placed second at the district meet and Brad Hoelscher (near right) who placed in the 220-yard dash at districts. 58 To The Track 59 “Tee Off!” Standing: Coach Striggow, Robert Rhodes, Tom Bonta, Scott Manning. Brent Moore. Chip Adamson, Mark Manning, and Ron Kuska. This was the first year that golf has been offered as an extracurricular activity, but the first year golfers finished respectably in every meet. They attended ten golf meets and the District. Playing at such courses as Fairbury, Beatrice, Wymore, blastings, Geneva, and Seward, helped the players gain experience which will aid them next year. Chuck Hansen finished fifth in one meet to gain the individual high for the season and the team finished second at Seward as season high. The District Meet at Friend climaxed the season. The team consisted of six varsity players: Chuck Hansen, Chip Adamson, Robert Rhodes, Scott Manning, Mark Manning, and Brent Moore with four reserve players: Alan Michl, Tammy Jasinski, Julie Luzum, and Sarah Marek. 60 61 “Come Together’' You are you and I am I. You are not in this world to live up to my expectations. And I am not in this world to live up to yours. You are you and I am I. And if by chance we find each other, It’s beautiful. Frederick S. Perl “If a man does not keep pace with his com- panions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau Another year has ended. We’re one year older, physically, mentally, and hopefully emotionally. Our horizons, activities, and circle of friends has expand- ed and even our ideas about life have changed. “Come Together did we actually accomplish this or was our apathy too great? Should we join organizations or support our team? 1973 was a year of inside change at EHS, retroactive and radical, which way to go, with the crowd-or as an individual? The decision was ours! And will always be! 64 I First National Bank Member of FDIC Exeter, Nebraska Ph. 266-3941 66 Hall Contracting Co. Inc. “YOKEL'S” B B Hardware furniture CHEVROLET, INC. Everything for the Home, 53 years in Business furniture, and quality merchandise at reasonable prices “Flowers delivered Everywhere 947-2371 Friend, Nebraska Friend, NB 947-3251 Phone 947-2611 - Friend Nb. FRIEND COUNTRY CLUB- Golfing, dining Phone 947-6501 - Friend, Nb. 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