Exeter High School - Eagle Yearbook (Exeter, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1976 volume:

The Eagle Exeter Public School Exeter, Nebraska 1 Call of the Minutemen prior to the historic Battle of Lexington. 2 The Battle of Concord Bridge was the first battle of the war. 3 Monument to the Minutemen which stands on the site of the Battle of Lexington, where “the shot heard round the world” was fired April 19, 1775. 4 The signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4. 1776. 5 Independence Hall, Philadelphia, where the Continental Congress con- vened to decide a course of action. 6 Benjamin Franklin. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson working to revise Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence. Seniors Anticipate LAURIE BONTA STEVE CARRIGAN MARGARET COFFEY DORIS EKELER STEVE EKELER KRIS GILLAN Bright Futures DARRELL HARRE DIANE HALL GEORGE JENCKS TOM KLEMN ALAN KOVANDA RON KUSKA “Stand Your Ground . . . If They Mean to Have a War, Let It Begin Here. ” Capt. John Parker 1 Capt. -John Parker uttered those words as the colonial militia under his command prepared to meet the British troops at Lexington. Those works and the painting—Spirit of 76—exemplify the dedication and determination of the American patriots in their fight for independence. The colonies had organized to express their grievances in an effort to resolve the differences within the framework of the Empire. Several of the colonial legislatures had instructed their delegates to the Con- tinental Congress in Philadelphia to oppose any move toward in- dependence. The movement for independence was gaining strength and following the publication of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. which argued for colonial sovereignty, a resolution was adopted and a committee of five appointed to draft a declaration of independence. 2 General Washington, who had been appointed commander-in-chief of American forces by the Second Continental Congress, was a brilliant military strategist. It was his decision to take his Continentals across the Delaware River on Christmas night which resulted in the first ma- jor colonial victory. That victory at Trenton over Hessian mercenaries gave the ragged army renewed vigor. Supported chiefly through the printing of Continental currency, the colonial army also went through the personal fortunes of many American patriots—among them Washington, Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee and John Adams. These fortunes were donated to the cause of liberty—a cause supported by about one-third of the American population which was near 2,000,000. Another one-third remained loyal to the English crown and the remainder were apathetic. Despite many defeats, the colonies managed to keep an army in the field as a symbol of American resistance, to guarantee a negotiated rather than dictated peace. “ . . Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” Patrick Henry 3 Following the victory at Yorktown, Washington refused the offer of his troops to become king and returned to Philadelphia to aid with the establishment of a permanent government for the new republic—a loose alliance of sovereign states held together by the Articles of Confederation. An envoy composed of Benjamin Franklin. John Adams and John Jay was sent to negotiate with the British. It was not until 1783 that the peace agreement, known as the Treaty of Paris, was signed, guaranteeing the sovereignty of the United States of America. The Articles of Confederation, despite many weaknesses, served to un- ify the states until 1787 when a special convention was held at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to revise them. The meeting was attended by Fifty-five of the most-prominent men of the day. Twenty- nine of the delegates representing a majority of the states met on May 25 and decided to draft an entirely new constitution rather than am- mend the Articles of Confederation. The meeting then became known as the Constitutional Convention. 4 The men who assembled for the Constitutional Convention were an illustrious group with nearly every delegate a person of prominence in his home state. A large majority favored a strong central government. After four months of debate, on September 17, 1787, the new constitu- tion was completed. In a little more than four months, six states had ratified the new constitution. Despite the good beginning, the fight for ratification was bitter and it was not until September 13. 1788, that the necessary two-thirds majority of the states had approved the docu- ment and Congress could call for states to choose their electors and congressmen. Several of the states had ratified the constitution with the provision that it would be amended. Thus, as one of its first official acts under the new constitution, the Congress added the first ten amendments known as the Bill of Rights. Washington was un- animously elected President and a new nation was launched on a course of democracy. Graduates Face MARK MANNING SCOTT MANNING DON MASON Challenges Of Tomorrow KAYE VOLKMER RON VOTIPKA CINDY YOUND Senior Class Officers were: Kaye Volkmer, Secretary; Mark Manning, Vice President; Laurie Bonta, Treasurer; Kris Gillan, President. Class Colors: Light and Dark Purple Class Flower: White Rose Class Motto: It’s not what you are thought to be; but what you are. Baccalaureate was held on Sunday, May 16, 1976 with Msgr. Igenhorst giving the address. Commencement exercises were held Monday, May 17, 1976 where Dr. Thomas Songster gave the address to the seniors and guests. Kaye Volkmer and Scott Man- ning gave Senior addresses which were inspirations to all senior class members. Supt. Don Clark awarded several scholarships and awards. Princ. Bill Fitzgerald introduced the Senior class; and Board Pres, Leo Marek presented each senior with a diploma. What lies ahead is now a challenge to be faced by each graduating senior. 9 Graduation 1976 10 11 Faculty School Board Members: Jerome Becker, Stanley Rhodes, Betty Betka, Secy; Leo Marek. Pres; Gale Thomsen. Gary Ruhl Treas. Donald Clark-Supt. Bill Fitzgerald-H.S. Princ. Chuck Evans-Elem. Princ. Soc. Studies H. Duane Birt-Counselor 14 Terry Butler-Science Kathy Erdkamp-P.E. Deb Fette-Eng. Drama Dennis Morgan-Voc. Ag Linda Ridenour-Business Lonnie Shafer-History Russ Sears-P.E. Driver’s Ed. Wilber Medbery-Math Pamela Shepherd-Eng. French 15 Joann Snitly-lnstrumental Music Mary Stelmach-Art Jeretta Tauriella-Media Specialist Rod Wellman-Math Trying to Keep up with the superintendent, prin- cipals and faculty members were the two “special ladies” in the office, the school secretaries: Pat Koca and Beth Dinneen. Cheri Tarr-Vocal Music Tim Wilbeck-Science The school custodians, who did a super job of keeping the school looking great, were: Bernard Miller. Ken Harre, and Cecil Perkins. Undergrads Juniors Look Forward Greg Becker Michelle Due Bob Hass Jeannie Becker Eileen Ekeler Vicki Hoelscher Darleen Coffey Pat Ekeler Bob Holmes Rose Coffey Dale Erdkamp Kathy Janes Henry Jensen Shari Johnson Julie Due Nancy Geiger Tammy Jasinski Steve Jensen Doug Krasser 18 To Next Year Sarah Marek Keith Olson Bill Krejci Alan Michl Betty Pracheil Rich Soukup Charles Trauger Wayne Kuska Pam Miller Larry Robeson Patrice Stych Junior Class officers: (Left to right) Sarah Marek, Secretary Pam Miller, Vice-President Rich Soukup. Treasurer Patrice Stych, President Julie Luzum Shari Nicholas David Smith 19 Sophomores Lori Bristol Cary Dumpert Denise Evans Cheryl Hammond Lee Krasser Greg Brouillette Marie Ekeler Dixie Guthrie Paula Kaiser Joanne Krejci Debbie Due Therese Ekeler Carol Hammond Pam Koehn Ted Larsen 20 Sophomore Class Officers: (left to right) Denise Evans, President Donny Manning, Vice-President Lori Bristol. Sec-Treasurer Donny Manning Tim McAllister Robert Michl Andrea Miller Vicki Moore Jill Moravec Tim Nicholas Danny Petersen Terri Petersen Jackie Pracheil Sue Rhodes Jim Stevens Cindy Taylor Bob Thomsen Greg Yound Debbie Zajicek 21 Freshmen Corinne Benorden Mary Bonta Albert Coffey Cindy Davis John Dinneen Darcee Eberspacher John Ekeler George Fitzgerald Warren Hall Pam Hammond Gary Jasinski Randy Jensen Susan Krause Judy Krejci Connie Larsen John Miller Roger Miller Diane Miner Danny Papik Kim Petersen Dee Polage Jody Rhodes Steve Rhodes Lori Ruhl Rocky Ruhl Mike Thomsen Lynelle Trauger John Volkmer Cal Wratten Ron Wince Scott Yound Freshmen Class Officers: (left to right) George Fitzgerald. Vice- President; Jody Rhodes. Sec- Treasurer; Danny Papik. Presi- dent. Eighth Grade Dean Bartu Laurie Bolte BiU Bonta Byron Brackhan Steve Bristol Lisa Dinneen Mark Due Darren Eberspacher Sylvia Ekeler Lori Elznic Mary Erdkamp Gary Evans Kristi Gallup Doug Hall Kenny Harre Wade Harre Jim Horne Deann Jensen Roger Johnson John Leif Todd Leif Bill McAllister David Michl Jerry Petersen Kay Ruhl Rusty Ruhl Tammy Smith Michele Spires Veronica Stevens Kathy Taylor Eighth Grade class officers were: Lisa Dinneen, Secy. Treas. Secy. Treas.; Mark Due. Stud Counc. rep.; Rusty Ruhl. Pres.; (SEATED)—Bill McAllister, V. Pres.; and Kristi Gallup. Stud. Counc. rep. Seventh Grade Jackie Becker Lisa Beckler Mark Benorden Joe Dinneen Tim Due Lori Dumpert Vic Durfee Nancie Ekeler Jay Geiger Denise Guthrie Wade Hall Jeff Hansen Valerie Harre Trent Hoelscher Tom Hoffman Jim Holmes Carmen Janes Jody Koca Karen Larsen Janet Miller Mickey Moravec Jon Petersen Randy Ruhl Officers: Denise Guthrie, Stud. Coun. rep,; Tim Due, Pres.; Jackie Becker, V. Pres.; Joe Dinneen. Stud. Coun. rep.; Karen Larsen, Secy. Treas. 24 Elementary Grades KINDERGARTEN: FIRST ROW - Glen Harre. Melanie Ruhl. Dustin Weber. Tim Schwab. Lori Theodoroff. Valeri Due. SECOND ROW — Jim Due. Neal Thomsen. Jeff Underwood. John Bonta, Karen Miller. Rachel Becker. Kent Jorgensen. THIRD ROW — Ben Horne. Jeff Thomsen. Charice (C. C.) Fitzgerald. Brenda Michl. Laurie Trenary. Estelle Ekeler. Joe Coffey. Debbie Perkins. Miss Hachen. FIRST GRADE: FIRST ROW — Ranell Ruhl. Lisa Schwab. Sharon Harre. Dennis Ander- son. Mark Miller, Charles McAllister. SECOND ROW — Michele Coffey. Tracy Polage, Jimmy Zeleny. Joel Medberry. Tim Eisner. Tommy Shafer. THIRD ROW — Mrs. McMahon. Debbie Wolf. Mike Motis. Tom Jensen. Todd Sears. Lisa Sweetland. David Rozanek. SECOND GRADE: FIRST ROW — Brenda Jensen. Tommy Petersen. Coley Kiser, Lori Robeson. Travis Due. Darcy Cudaback. Steve Kovanda. Shari Yound. Greg Ekeler. SECOND ROW — Mrs. Wiig. Amy Benorden. Kelli Ruhl. Shawn Medberry. Becky Harre. Bobby McCabe. Ronnie Erdkamp. Ryan Ruhl, Teddy Hoffman, Jeff Due. 25 THIRD GRADE: FIRST ROW — Connie Kuska, Stephanie Stevens. Lori Coffey. Stephanie Becker, Deena Clark, Melissa Trauger, Rhonda Jensen. Renae Rozanek. Sara Yound, Nancy Michl. Leslie Manning. SECOND ROW — Mr. Johnston, John Prettyman, Davin Vlcek, Ben Bristol, Brad Heffelfinger, Robert Janes, Darren Weber. Luke Harre. Mike Ekler, Terry Polage, Johnny Erdkamp. FOURTH GRADE: FIRST ROW — Cindy John- son. Tim Hoffman, Scott Jensen. Brian Moor. Paul Erdkamp. Darrel Krejci, Dawn Cudabeck, Amy Miller, Randy Hall, Danny Oates. SECOND ROW — Miss Rayburn. Robert Davis, Jeff Kre- jci. Kim Coffey, Deanna Clark. Lisa Harre. Judy Krupicka. Neil Hassler, Glen Ekler. Wynn Hall, Kelly Gallup. FIFTH GRADE: FIRST ROW — Doug Anderson, Tom Bristol. David McCabe. Paul Coffey, Mike Benorden. Curtis Prettyman, Paul Ekeler, Bill Beckler, John Mueller. Mary Stevens. SECOND ROW — Mr. Mahoney, Julie Eisner, Mary Lou Ekeler. Dawn Jensen, Ricky Ruhl, Doug Papik, Ron Davis. Ken Durfee. THIRD ROW — Carol Zajicek. Darrell Dinneen. Richard Horne. Janice Harre, Jean Ruhl, Jan Cudaback, Dawn Hoelscher, Jennifer Manning. Corinna Chap- man. 26 SIXTH GRADE: FIRST ROW — Jill Benorden, Amy Hammond. Lyle Robeson. Jay Luzum. Lyle Koca. Paul Becker. Kent Manning. Steve Krejci. Stanley Krause. Darrol Weber. SECOND ROW — Mrs. Johnston. Roxanna Wince. Alice Stevens, Dee Cudaback. Denise Krejci. Sarah Volkmer. Tim Thomsen. Gregg Heffelfinger. Donnie Clark. Matt Harre. THIRD ROW — Mr. Sweetland, Gerilyn Becker. Bren- da Moore. Dacel Vlcek. Lois Krasser. Joni Erdkamp. Michelle Bonta. Rhonda Ruhl. San- dy Evans, Francine Ekeler. ELEMENTARY FACULTY: SEATED — Mabelle McMahon. First Grade; Diana Wiig. Second Grade; Marian Rayburn. Fourth Grade; Charles Evans. Elementary Principal; Bob Mahoney. Fifth Grade; Louise Garner. Resource Teacher; Bob Sweetland. Sixth Grade; Elizabeth Morgan. Reading Teacher; Jef Johnston. Third Grade; Alison Hachen. Kindergarten (NOT PICTURED. Cheryl Hicks. Speech Therapist) Elementary teacher aides are: Jean Volkmer. Elaine Hassler, Donna Spires, and Evelyn Coffey-also Elemen- tary Librarian. This year the cooks did an excellent job in making every meal a special one. They were: Helen Parker. Virginia Sudrla. Joan Ruhl. head; Delpha Pracheil. and Norma Olson. 27 28 Organizations KNEELING: Julie Due, Julie Luzum, Debbie Due, Kris Gillan. Lori Hoelscher. Laurie Bonta FIRST ROW: Patrice Stych, Jean Becker. Pam Miller. Sara Marek. Cindy Yound. Diane Hall. Doris Ekeler, Kaye Volkmer. Margaret Coffey. Deb Moravec, Donna Oates SECOND ROW: Shari Johnson, Vicki Hoelscher, Denice Moor. Michelle Due, Rose Coffey. Shari Nicholas, Eileen Ekeler. Kathy Janes. Darleen Coffey. Tammy Jasinski. Nancy Geiger THIRD ROW: Pamela Sheperd. sponsor; Jill Moravec. Paula Kaiser. Terri Peterson. Pam Koehn, Sue Rhodes, Cindy Taylor, Denice Evans, Cheryl Hammond, Jackie Pracheil. Mary Stelmach, Sponsor; FOURTH ROW: Lori Ruhl, Mary Bonta, Dixie Gutherie. Lori Bristol, Carol Hammond, Marie Ekeler, Joann Krejci, Debbie Za- jicek. Teresa Ekeler, Vicki Moore, Andrea Miller FIFTH ROW: Judy Krejci, Cindy Davis, Lynnelle Trauger, Kim Peterson, Diane Miner, Darcee Eberspacher, Connie Larson, Pam Hammond, Susan Krause. Cheri Tarr. Sponsor Pep Club Advisory Council: SEATED—Treas.. Sue Rhodes; Secy.. Denise Evans; Jr. rep., Patrice Stych; Pres.. Kaye Volkmer; Fr. rep.. Lori Ruhl. V. Pres.. Doris Ekeler. STANDING—Soph, rep., Cindy Taylor; Sr. Rep.. Deb Moravec; Sponsor, Pamela Shepherd; Cheerleader rep., Kris Gillan. Cheerleaders were: CLOCKWISE— Kris Gillan. Head; Lori Hoelscher, Laurie Bonta, Julie Due, Debbie Due, Julie Luzum. 30 Boost Eagle Spirit! 31 Annual Staff Has Busy Year! Annual Staff includes; FIRST ROW—Kaye Volkmer, Doris Ekeler, Nancy Geiger, Darleen Coffey, Margaret Coffey, Laurie Bonta. Scott Manning, Steve Carrigan, Alan Michl. Sue Rhodes. SECOND ROW—Pamela Shepherd, Sponsor; Tammy Jasinski, Deb Moravic, Jean Becker, Patrice Stych, Julie Luzum, Pam Section Editors were; Kris Gillian. Music; Deb Moravec. Class; Laurie Bonta, Activities; Scott Manning, Sports; Doris Ekeler, Business; Kaye Volkmer, Chief Editor; Ron Votipka, Photographer; Denice Moor, Organizations; Steve Carrigan, Sports. Miller, Sarah Marek, Lori Ruhl, Debbie Due, Kris Gillian. THIRD ROW—Dixie Guthrie, Terri Petersen. Charles Trauger, Bob Hass, Kathy Janes. Denice Moore. Darcee Eberspacher, Ron Votipka. Mark Manning. STUDENT COUNCIL members were; Jr. rep., Bill Krejci, Secy Treas., Lori Hoelscher; Fr. rep., Darcee Eberspacher; Pres. Steve Carrigan; Sponsor, Mr. Fitzgerald; V. Pres., Donna Oates; Soph. rep.. Lee Krasser, Marie Ekeler; Fr. rep. Rocky Ruhl. 32 National Honor Society FIRST ROW: Doris Ekeler, Nancy Geiger. Mark Manning. Kaye Volkmer. Scott Manning. Laurie Bonta. Kathy Janes. Ron Votipka. SECOND ROW: Sarah Marek. Diane Hall. Cindy Yound, Denice Moor, Michelle Due. Pam Miller, Darleen Coffey, Bob Ruhl, Kris Gillan. Dale Erdkamp. THIRD ROW: Julie Due. Jean Becker. Patrice Stych, Julie Luzum. FOURTH ROW: Alan Michl, Steve Carrigan. Wayne Kuska. At the annual tapping ceremonies this year, for the National Honor Society, twenty new members were honored. Parents, faculty, and students were all present in the gym to observe the ceremonies. NHS sponsors, Jon Kiser, Don- na Koehn, Wilber Medbery, and Kathy Erdkamp each helped in the tapping. Each new member was escorted to the front of the gym, presented a rose and pinned by one of the sponsors. After all new members were presented, the entire membership stood and repeated the National Honor Society oath led by Mr. Birt. Congratulations to all members! 33 The fall play was “Lost Flight” which was directed by Mrs. Fette. It was a thought provoking drama which was well performed by the entire play cast. Cast members: FRONT ROW—Ron Kuska. Scott Manning, Kaye Volkmer, Bob Hass, Denice Moor. Steve Carrigan. BACK ROW—Alan Michl, Patrice Stych, Kathy Janes, Sarah Marek, Doug Krasser, Betty Prackeil, Lori Ruhl. Julie Luzum. (NOT PICTURED—Mark Manning) Lost Flight The one-act play performed at contest this year was “The Swimmer”, and was directed by Mrs. Rohrig. It was well-critiqued at contest by the judges. Cast members were: FRONT ROW—Steve Carrigan, Kathy Janes, Patrice Stych, Carol Hammond. BACK ROW—Charles Trauger, Tim McAllister, Denice Moor, Doug Krasser, Bob Hass, Pam Miller. 34 Gramercy Ghost The spring production this year was a comedy, Gramercy Ghost”, which was directed by Mrs. Rohrig. The play concerned a ghost who couldn’t get into heaven, and that only one person could see! The cast did an excellent job per- forming their roles. Play cast members were: SEATED—Tim McAllister. Denice Moor. Doug Krasser, Bob Hass. STANDING—Patrice Stych. Julie Luzum. Scott Manning. Steve Carrigan. Sarah Marek. Pam Miller, Kaye Volkmer. Kathy Janes. 35 Drama Club Is Active Drama Club: FIRST ROW—Ron Kuska, Steve Carrigan, Scott Manning. Donna Oates. Mark Manning. Kaye Volkmer. Kris Gillan, Doris Ekeler. Cindy Yound, Diane Hall, Laurie Bonta, Margaret Coffey. SECOND ROW—Paula Kaiser. Cheryl Ham- mond, Cindy Taylor. Sue Rhodes. Jackie Pracheil. Michelle Due, Tammy Jasinski, Diane Minor. Kim Petersen. Rose Coffey. Kathy Janes. Sarah Marek. THIRD ROW—Mrs. Fette. Director, Deb Due. Dixie Guthrie. Terry Petersen. Vickie Hoelsher. Carol Hammond. Nancy Geiger. Shari Nicholas, Pam Koehn. Lori Speech Contestants: FRONT ROW—Denise Evans. Mark Manning. Alan Michl. SECOND ROW—Julie Luzum, Denice Moore. Scott Manning, Patrice Stych. THIRD ROW—Lori Bristol. Sarah Marek, Nancy Geiger, Paula Kaiser. Tammy Jasinski. FOURTH ROW—Bob Hass. Steve Carrigan. Laurie Bonta. Rose Coffey. Hoelsher, Eileen Ekeler, Darleen Coffey. Julie Luzum. FOURTH ROW—Mrs. Rohrig. Director. Betty Pracheil. Lori Ruhl. Vickie Moore, Lori Bristol, Denise Evans. Patrice Stych. Jeannie Becker. Julie Due, Mary Bonta. Pam Hammond. Darcee Eberspacher, Pam Miller. FIFTH ROW—Jimmy Stevens. Robert Michl. Donny Manning, Alan Michl, Denice Moore, Bob Hass. Mark Leif, Greg Yound. Cary Dumpert. Ted Larsen. Tim McAllister. Four speech contestants made it to state this year. They did an outstanding job and are to be congratulated. Laurie Bonta qualified in Informative Public Speaking; Denice Moor in Inter- pretive Prose; Denise Evans in After Dinner Speaking; and Lori Bristol in Informative Public Speaking, also. 36 E-Club And F.F.A E-Club: FIRST ROW—Director-Mr. Wilbeck. Alan Kovanda, Ron Kuska. Don Mason. Steve Carrigan. Deb Moravec. Tom Klemn. Scott Manning. Ron Votipka, George Jencks. SECOND ROW—Julie Due, Sarah Marek, Diane Hall. Doris Ekeler. Donna Oates. Kaye Volkmer. Margaret Coffey, Laurie Bonta. Rose Coffey. Patrice Stych, Tammy Jasinski. THIRD ROW—Carol Ham- mond. Mary Bonta, Dixie Guthrie. Paula Kaiser. Lori Hoelscher. Denice Moore, Richare Soukup. Bob Thompsen, Doug Krasser. Steve Jensen. Kathy Janes. FOURTH ROW—Lori Bristol, Lori Ruhl. Pam Koehn, Vickie Moore. Cheryl Hammond. Nancy Geiger. Alan Michl, Wayne Kuska. Dale Erdkamp. Bob Ruhl. FIFTH ROW—Jill Moravec. Marie Ekeler. Susan Krause. Connie Larsen. Mark Leif. Michelle Due. Eileen Ekeler. Bill Krejci. George Fitzgerald. SIXTH ROW—Theresa Ekeler. Jackie Pracheil. Jody Rhodes. Danny Papik, Deb Due. Cindy Taylor. Sue Rhodes SEVENTH ROW—Director-Mr. Sears. Rocky Ruhl. Robert Michl, Cary Dumpert. Donny Manning, Lee Krasser. Ted Larson. F.F.A.: FIRST ROW—Scott Manning. Ron Kuska. Richard Soukup. Alan Kovanda. Ron Votipka, Tom Klemn. Director-Mr. Morgan. SECOND ROW—Warren Hall. John Dineen. Danny Petersen, Robert Michl, Don Mason. Alan Michl, Greg Becker. Keith Olson. THIRD ROW—Mike Thompsen, John Miller, Charles Trauger. Chris McAllister. Bob Hass. Bob Thompsen, Larry Robeson. Doug Krasser. Steve Jensen. 37 Band Members are: FIRST ROW—Cheryl Hammond, Lynnelle ROW—Jeannie Becker. Margaret Coffey. Rose Coffey. Carol Trauger. Vickie Moore. Darcee Eberspacher. Paula Kaiser. Deb Hammond. Pam Hammond. Susan Krause. Diane Hall. Pam Due. Cindy Taylor. Dixie Guthrie. Pam Miller. Cindy Yound. Koehn. Jody Rhodes. Bill Krejci. Bob Ruhl, Robert Michl. Lori SECOND ROW—Darleen Coffey. Kaye Volkmer. Julie Due. Julie Ruhl. Sue Rhodes. Mike Thompson. Steve Rhodes. Charles Luzum. Demce Moore. Debbie Moravec. Michelle Due. Steve Trauger. Randy Ruhl. Ron Votipka, Patrice Stych. Sarah Marek Carngan, Danny Papik. Richard Soukup. Albert Coffey. Danny FOURTH ROW-Director-Joann Snitily. Diane Minor. Connie Petersen. Mark Leif. Shari Johnson. Nancy Geiger. Lori Larson. Tammy Jasinski. Kathy Janes. Bob Hass, Alan Michl, Hoelscher. Eileen Ekeler. Donna Oates. Mary Bonta. THIRD Bob Thomsen. Donny Manning. Exeter Marching band participated in the Harvest of Harmony parade at Grand Island. NE. Exeter’s queen candidate was Don- na Oates. Stage band members are: SEATED—Denice Moore. Mark Leif, Sue Rhodes. Nancy Geiger. Shari Johnson. Alan Michl. STANDING—Tammy Jasinski, Bob Hass, Mark Manning. Jody Rhodes. Pam Koehn, Bill Krejci, Charles Trauger. Ron Votipka, Patrice Stych, Sara Marek. Cindy Yound. Band Council members are: (FRONT ROW)—Soph. rep. Sue Rhodes; Sr. rep. Mark Manning; Jr. rep.. Patrice Stych; (BACK ROW)—Jr. rep.. Tammy Jasinski; Secy. Treas., Michelle Due; Fr. rep.. Rocky Ruhl; Pres.. Steve Carrigan; Jr. rep., Julie Due and Bob Ruhl. Choir members are: (FRONT ROW)—Miss Tarr, Director: Pam Miller. Tammy Jasinski. Cindy Taylor. Jeannie Becker. Patrice Stych. Sue Rhodes. Jackie Pracheil. Doris Ekeler, Pam Koehn, Paula Kaiser, Carol Hammond. Julie Luzum. (SECOND ROW)—Lori Bristol. Mary Bonta. Denise Evans. Connie Laren, Diane Hall. Cindy Yound. Debbie Zajicek. Kaye Volkmer, Julie Due. Deb Due. Dixie Guthrie. Laurie Bonta. Sarah Marek. (THIRD ROW)—Shari Nicholas, Dee Polage. Diane Minor. Darcee Eberspacher. Cheryl Hammond. Vickie Moore. Theresa Ekeler. Susan Krause. Lynnelle Trauger. Nancy Geiger. Terry Petersen. (FOURTH ROW)—Ted Larsen. Alan Michl. Danny Petersen. Bill Krejci. Bob Hass. Robert Michl, Steve Carrigan. Tom Klemn. Swing Choir performed at several community activities and added to their perfor- mance this year choreography. Members were: (SEATED) Bill Krejci, Laurie Bonta. Kaye Volkmer, Julie Due, Danny Petersen. (STANDING)—Mary Bonta. Mark Man- ning. Nancy Geiger. Alan Michl. Deb Due. Bob Hass, Kim Petersen, Robert Michl. Dixie Guthrie. Laurie Bonta had the honor of being chosen to participate in the All-State choir in the fall. She traveled with Miss Tarr to Kearney where she, along with students throughout the state, gave their performance. Accompanists for this year were Kris Gillan and Julie Due. Both did a great job and were really appreciated for all their efforts. 39 Music Groups Go To Contest Paula Kaiser, soloist; Patrice Stych, Bill Krejci, Mark Manning, and Laurie Bonta-Mixed quartet; Bob Hass soloist. Flute Quartet-Cindy Taylor. Dixie Guthrie. Pam Miller, Cindy Yound; Brass Quartet-Patrice Stych. Pam Koehn, Sarah Marek. Bill Krejci. Soloists-Kathy Janes. Nancy Geiger, Darleen Coffey. Girls Quartet and sextet-FRONT ROW: Deb Zajicek, Cindy Taylor, Deb Due, Paula Kaiser. BACK ROW: Dixie Guthrie, Denise Evans. Sue Rhodes. Patrice Stych. Band Majorette and Pom Pom girls-CLOCKWISE: Julie Due. Kaye Volkmer, Lori Hoelscher, Donna Oates. Michelle Due. Boys quartet-Bob Hass, Robert Michl, Danny Petersen, Steve Carrigan. Duet-Mary and Laurie Bonta. The Band and Vocal music contest was held at Wesleyan University in Lincoln this year. Again contest judging was tough; however, Exeter did well and the day was quite worthwhile. The Exeter Band received a Superior rating and the Mixed Quartet received that rating also. Congratulations are due to all music group members. 40 Activities Homecoming 1975 Homecoming Royalty: (FRONT ROW)—Ranell Ruhl, Queen Kris Gillan, Todd Sears. (BACK ROW)—Lori Ruhl, Debbie Due. Michelle Due. Laurie Bonta. King Ron Votipka, Mark Manning, Bob Ruhl. Don Manning, Rocky Ruhl. Pictured left to right are; Freshmen attendants—Lori Ruhl. Rocky Ruhl; Junior atten- dants—Michelle Due. Bob Ruhl; Queen Kris and King Ron; Senior attendants—Laurie Bonta. Mark Manning; Sophomore attendants—Debbie Due. Don Manning; and the crown bearers—Todd Sears and Ranell Ruhl. During the halftime coronation ceremonies Ron Votipka and Kris Gillan were crowned the 1975 Homecoming King and Queen. The queen candidates and their attendants were escorted onto the field by the king candidates and their attendants. Senior Attendant. Mark Manning crowned Queen Kris, while Senior Attendant. Laurie Bonta crowned King Ron. The King then presented his Queen with a dozen red roses. The crown bearers were Todd Sears, son of Football Coach and Mrs. Russ Sears, and Ranell Ruhl. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Ruhl. After a special Homecoming week filled with dress up days, decorated windows, spirit boosting skits, a pep rally downtown, alot of excited people and a hard fought football game, everyone enjoyed the big dance which highlighted the entire week. It was held at the Legion Hall which was decorated in fall colors by the pep club members. The theme Could it be Magic? was carried out with magical stars and the signs of the Zodiac. 42 43 Junior Prom 1976 Servers for the Prom this year were all sophomores. They were: FRONT ROW—Terri Petersen, Denise Evans, Lori Bristol, Cindy Taylor. Debbie Due. BACK ROW—Sue Rhodes, Ted Larsen, Tim McAllister, Don Manning, Danny Petersen, Robert Michl. The Prom this year centered around the theme “We May Never Pass this Way Again”, which seemed to be especially signifi- cant for those honored guests, the Senior class. The Junior class did an outstanding job of decorating in shades of blue and white. The band, EXIT, provided the music. 44 A Successful Evening 45 Athletics Football Team Faces 48 FOOTBALL TEAM: FIRST ROW: Ron Kuska, Steve Carrigan, Scott Manning. Ron Votipka. Mark Manning. George Jencks, Tom Klemm, Billy Krejci. SECOND ROW: Asst. Coach Terry Butler. Anan Michl, Rich Soukup, Bob Ruhl, Dale Erdkamp, Wayne Kuska. Bob Holmes. Greg Becker. THIRD ROW: Asst. Coach Lonnie Shafer. Bob Thomsen. Robert Michl. Danny Petersen. Cary Dumpert. Greg Yound, Jim Stevens, Tim McAllister. Ted Larsen. Stud. Mgr. Tim Nicholas. FOURTH ROW: Head Coach Russ Sears. Steve Rhodes. Gary Jasinski. John Miller, Albert Coffey, John Dinneen. Rocky Ruhl, Danny Papik, Mike Thomsen, Stud. Mgr. John Ekeler. Six players received conference recognition this year. They were: FRONT ROW: Bill Kre- jci, Pioneer All-Conf., All-Conf.-East. Div.; Bob Ruhl.All-Conf.-East. Div.; Mark Man- ning. Pioneer All-Conf. BACK ROW: Scott Manning, Pioneer All-Conf.; Steve Carrigan. All-Conf.-East. Div.; Ron Votipka. All- Conf.-East. Div. Congratulations to all six winners! The “Magnificent Seyen Senior football players each did an outstanding job on the team this year. They were leaders and are to be admired. They were: Steve Carrigan, Tom Klemm, Scott Man- ning, Ron Votipka, Ron Kuska, George Jencks (NOT PICTURED- Mark Manning). FOOTBALL TEAM RECORD: 3 Wins, 4 Losses, 2 Ties. k Opponents With Force The Football team shows their foreboding power in their special formation. Bill strives for good yardage. Bill fighting for a couple more yards. Ron heads for paydirt! Bob and Bill lead the way for Ron’s gain of a few Alan rushes to assist Ron. more yards. Bill fights off tacklers. Scott clears the path for Bill's gain. VB Team Gains Experience FRONT ROW: Terese Ekeler, Debbie Due, Deb Moravec. Donna Oates, Michelle Due. MIDDLE ROW: Head Coach-Patsy Rohrig. Rose Coffey. Assistant Coach-Tim Wilbeck. Mary Bonta, Patrice Stych, Kathy Janes. BACK ROW: Student Managers: Susan Krause. Cheryl Hammond, Pam Koehn. Carol Hammond; Laurie Bonta, Sarah Marek, Julie Due, Kaye Volkmer, Sue, Rhodes, Margaret Coffey, Lori Bristol. Two girls were chosen for All-Conference this year. They were: Laurie Bonta and Magaret Coffey, pictured here with their Coach, Patsy Rohrig. The Senior girls out for Volleyball this year were: (PICTURED AT LEFT) Magaret Coffey, Laurie Bonta, Kaye Volkmer, Deb Moravec. and Donna Oates. 50 Donna prepares to block as teammates look on. All-Conference concentration from Magaret and Laurie. Therese slams one! Coach Rohrig reminds girls of tactics to RESERVE VOLLEYBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Lori Bristol. Lori Ruhl. Paula Kaiser. Pam use in a huddle during the game. Hammond. Marie Ekeler, Connie Larsen. BACK ROW: Coach Tim Wilbeck. Jackie Pracheil. Dixie Guthrie. Therese Ekeler. Sue Rhodes. Cindy Davis. Mary Bonta. Denise Evans. Coach Patsy Rohrig. 51 Basketball 1975-76 Varsity Basketball Players: FRONT ROW: Stud. Mgr. Mark Leif, Bob Ruhl, Scott Manning. Rich Soukup, George Jencks, Dale Erdkamp, George Fitzgerald. Stud. Mgr. Steve Carrigan. BACK ROW: Head Coach Tim Wilbeck. Steve Jensen. Wayne Kuska, Bill Krejci. Don Manning. Ron Votipka, Jody Rhodes, Asst. Coach Jet Johnston. PICTURED ABOVE: Scott Manning. Sr.; Wayne Kuska. Hon. Mention All-Conf.; Bill Krejci, All- Conf.. Hon. Mention All-State (2nd yr.) MVP award; Mark Manning, Sr., Hon. Mention All- Conf., Co-Capt.; Coach Tim Wilbeck; Ron Votipka. Sr. (NOT PICTURED-George Jencks. Co-Capt.) RESERVE TEAM: FRONT ROW: Bob Ruhl, Danny Papik, John Dinneen, Doug Krasser, Robert Michl, Rocky Ruhl, John Miller, George Fitzgerald. John Ekeler. BACK ROW: Coach Jef Johnston, Rich Soukup, Jody Rhodes, Steve Jensen, Don Manning, Danny Petersen, Alan Michl, Bob Holmes, Ted Larsen, Coach Tim Wilbeck. 52 VARSITY RECORD — 9 Wins, 13 Losses. RESERVE RECORD — 11 Wins, 4 Losses. FRESHMEN RECORD — Undefeated. Girls Basketball team members were; KNEELING—Vickie Moore. Lori Ruhl. Pam Hammond. STANDING—Coach Erdkamp, Michelle. Due. Deb Moravec, Donna Oates. Cindy Taylor. Sue Managers: Cheryl Hammond, Jackie Pracheil, Jill Moravec. Marie Rhodes. Tammy Jasinski. Kim Petersen. Darcee Eberspacher. Ekeler. 54 Girls Track Girls Track members were: FRONT ROW—Deb Moravec, Pam Hammond. Margaret Coffey. Rose Coffey. Jean Becker. Patrice Stych. Lori Bristol. Lori Hoelscher, MIDDLE ROW—Donna Oates. Diane Hall. Cheryl Hammond. Julie Due. Carol Hammond. Darcee Eberspacher. Diane Miner. Debbie Zajicek. Andrea Miller. BACK ROW—Coach Erdkamp. Sue Rhodes. Debbie Due. Dixie Guthrie. Exeter Track Excels SEATED—Tim Nicholas. Rocky Ruhl. Albert Coffey. Jimmy Stevens. Danny Papik. Ted Larsen. Lee Krasser. Alan Michl. Greg Yound. KNEELING—Roger Miller. Bob Holmes. Jody Rhodes. Doug Krasser. STANDING—Head Coach. Mr. Shafer.Asst. Coach. Mr. Sears. Gary Jasinski, Randy Jensen. John Miller, Bill Krejci. Mark Manning. Alan Kovanda. Richard Soukup. John Di- neen, Steve Rhodes, Mike Thompson. Bob Thompsen. Co-captains for 1976 Track team were: Mark Manning, Alan Kovanda. Mark qualified for state in the Triple Jump. The 1976 Track Team had a successful year! In nine meets, Exeter received four 1st places, one 2nd, three 3rd’s and one 6th place. Five members of the squad qualified for the state track meet where the mile relay team placed 6th. The team consisted of Bob Holmes, Rich Soukup, Lee Krasser, and Bill Krejci. Krejci qualified for state in four events, high and low hurdles, high jump and mile relay. The top scorers for the team were: Bill Krejci (206 1 4), Mark Manning (130 1 2), Bob Holmes (113), Rich Soukup (103 1 2), and Jody Rhodes (68 1 3). The Freshman 440 relay team set a new school record of 50.0. The team members were: Jody Rhodes, John Dineen, Dan Papik, and Rocky Ruhl. 56 Track And Golf Activities High School Golf team members for this year were: KNEELING—Tim McAllister. Cary Dumpert. Robert Michl. STANDING—Steve Jensen. Scott Manning. Coach Terry Butler. Dale Erdkamp. and Bob Ruhl. Junior High Activities CHOIR: FRONT ROW—Miss Tarr, director; Lori Dumpert, Veronica Stevens. Kathy Taylor. Michelle Spires. Kristi Gallup. Lisa Beckler. Carmen Janes. SECOND ROW—Janet Miller. Mickey Moravec. Karen Larsen. Kay Ruhl. Denise Guthrie. Jackie Becker. Deann Jensen. Valerie Harre. THIRD ROW—Nancie Ekeler. Jody Koca, Laurie Bolte. Dixie Polage. Lori Elznic, Cheryl Zajicek. Lisa Dinneen. Sylvia Ekeler. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS FOR 1975-76 were: Denise Guthrie. Lisa Dinneen. Kay Ruhl, Kristi Gallup. Lori Dumpert. and Lisa Beckler. Head cheerleader. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW-Wade Hall. Randy Ruhl, Tim Due, Joe Dinneen. Tom Hoffman. Jon Petersen. SECOND ROW—David Michl. Doug Hall. Jim Horne, Bill Bonta. Trent Hoelscher. Jeff Hansen. THIRD ROW—Jay Geiger. Jerry Petersen. Todd Leif. Darren Eberspacher. Wade Harre. Kenny Harre. Rusty Ruhl. Jim Holmes. Vic Durfee. UP THE LADDER—Mark Due. Bill McAllister, Steve Bristol. JUNIOR HIGH BOYS TRACK; KNEELING—Wade Hall. Bill Bonta. Trent Hoelscher. FIRST ROW STANDING—Jerry Petersen. Jim Horne. Jim Holmes. Doug Hall. Mr. Wellman. Coach. SECOND ROW—Doug Thomsen. Jeff Hansen. Ken- ny Harre. Tom Hoffman. Bill McAllister, Joe Dinneen. TOP ROW—Steve Bristol. Rusty Ruhl. Darren Eberspacher. 58 JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS TRACK: (I. to r.)—Lori Dumpert, Janet Miller, Valerie Harre, Carmen Janes. Michelle Sprires, Karen Larsen, Denise Guthrie, Laurie Bolte, Lisa Dinneen, Mrs. Erdkamp, Coach, Sylvia Ekeler, Lori Elznic. Kay Ruhl, Deann Jensen, Jackie Becker. JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: SEATED —Kathy Taylor. Kay Ruhl, KNEELING—Carmen Janes, Lori Dumpert, Janet Miller, Valerie Harre, Michelle Spires. STANDING—Sylvia Ekeler, Lisa Dinneen, Karen Larsen, Jackie Becker, Denise Guthrie. Nancie Ekeler, Mrs. Erdkamp. Coach. JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL: KNEELING, FRONT ROW—Deann Jensen. Kathy Taylor, Kristi Gallup. Cheryl Zajicek, SECOND ROW —Veronica Stevens, Laurie Bolte, Mary Erdkamp, Tammy Smith. Sylvia Ekeler. Lisa Dinneen, Kay Ruhl. Lori Elznic. THIRD ROW—Lisa Beckler, Mickey Moravec. Valerie Harre. Nancie Ekeler. Denise Guthrie. Jackie Becker. Karen Larsen, Janet Miller. Lori Dumpert, Carmen Janes, Kristi Gallup. Mr. Wilbeck. Coach. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW—Doug Hall. Steve Bristol. Todd Leif. Mark Due, Dean Bartu. Darren Eberspacher, Bill McAllister, Rusty Ruhl, Wade Harre. SECOND ROW—Coach Butler. Jim Horne. Roger Johnson. John Leif, Gary Evans, David Michl. Jerry Petersen. Kenny Harre. 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