Exeter High School - Eagle Yearbook (Exeter, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1977 volume:

The Eagle Exeter Public School Exeter, Nebraska ANNUAL STAFF In the past year the Annual Staff has been very busy and hard working in completing the annual. Others that made the annual possible were Kent Ross and Darrell Rassmussen for taking extra pictures which was greatly appreciated. Boardman's of York also was out many times throughout the year to take pictures. FIRST ROW: Mary Bonta, Darcee Eberspacher. Julie Luzum, Pam Miller, Kathy Janes, Vicki Hoelscher, Debbie Due, Denice Moor, Julie Due, Alan Michl. SECOND ROW: Robert Michl, Lori Ruhl. Cindy Taylor. Jean Becker. Lori Hoelscher, Darleen Coffey, Eileen Ekeler, Nancy Geiger, Shari Nicholas. Sarah Marek, THIRD ROW: Pamela Shepherd (sponsor), Sue Rhodes. Pat Stych, Shari Johnson. Terri Petersen. Denise Evans. Bob Hass, Charles Trauger, Carol Hammond. FOURTH ROW: Michelle Spires, Laurie Bolte, Lisa Dinneen, Kris Gallup, Cheryl Hammond, Kaye Ruhl, Pam Hammond, Dixie Guthrie, Tammy Jasinski. Pictured at right are the section editors of the annual staff. They are: (SEATED) Bob Hass. Photographer; Dixie Guthrie, Music Editor; Debbie Due, Chief Editor; (STANDING) Denice Moor, Business Manager; Pamela Shepherd, Sponsor; Rocky Ruhl, Sports Editor; Kathy Janes, Class Editor; Tammy Jasinski, Photographer; Jeannie Becker, Activities Editor; and Patrice Stych, Organizations Editor. 2 Graduates 1977 Graduates The Senior class officers were; (CLOCKWISE) Julie Due. President; Darleen Coffey. Treasurer; Wayne Kuska, Secretary; Michelle Due Vice-President. Class Motto: “You can dream about tomorrow, but you can only live for today. Class Colors: Light Blue and Dark Blue Class Flower: White Rose Class Sponsor: Mr. Shafer The senior class took a 24 hour sneak trip to “Worlds of Fun in Kansas City. Missouri in May. They concluded their high school careers with Commencement Exercises on May 17. 1977. Senior speakers were Darleen Coffey and Sarah Marek. Dr. Virgil Condon gave the Commencement address. Superintendent Sam Bell presented each senior, and Board President, Gary Ruhl awarded each with their diploma. 4 JEAN BECKER DALE ERDKAMP NANCY GEIGER BOB HASS DARLEEN COFFEY ROSE COFFEY JULIE DUE MICHELLE DUE EILEEN EKELER PATRICK EKELER VICKI HOELSCHER TAMMY JASINSKI BOB HOLMES HENRY JENSEN LORI HOELSCHER KATHY JANES STEVE JENSEN SHARI JOHNSON DOUG KRASSER SARAH MAREK JOHN MILLER BILL KREJCI JULIE LUZUM ALAN MICHL VICKI MAYFIELD PAM MILLER MARK LEIF WAYNE KUSKA DENICE MOOR BETTY PRACHIEL SHARI NICHOLAS LARRY ROBESON KEITH OLSEN BOB RUHL RICHARD SOUKUP PATRICE STYCH CHARLES TRAUGER Faculty Faculty And Administration William Fitzgerald, Principal Charles Evans. Elementary H. Duane Birt, High School Counselor Melanie Bolte, Band Instructor Principal. Jr. High Social Studies Terry Butler. Science Kathy Erdkamp. Physical Education Debbie Fette. English 12 Larry Humphrey, Business Co-op Dennis Morgan, Ag. Kent Ross, Art Donna Koehn, Home Economics Linda Ridenour. Business Russ Sears, P.E. Driver's Ed Wilbur Medbery, Math Patsy Rohrig, English Drama Speech Betty Seager, Vocal Music Lonnie Shafer, Social Studies Pamela Shepherd, English French Jeretta Taurilla, Media Specialist Elementary faculty: FRONT ROW, Marian Rayburn, Nancy Smith, Mabel McMahon, SECOND ROW Chuck Evans, Bob Mahoney. Paula Lovegrove, BACK ROW, Jeff Johnston and Bob Sweetland. Undergrads Junior Class Junior Class: FIRST ROW: Sue Rhodes. Cindy Taylor. Janey Bell. Jackie Pracheil. Carol Hammond. Pam Keohn, Denise Evans. Tim McAllister. SECOND ROW: Dixie Guthrie, Vicki Moore. Cheryl Hammond. Lori Bristol. THIRD ROW: Marie Ekeler, Therese Ekeler. Paula Kaiser. Deb Due. Don Manning. Dan Petersen, Jim Stevens. FOURTH ROW: Jill Moravec. Joanne Krejci. Deb Zajicek, Robert Michl. Greg Brouilette. Bob Thomsen. Lee Krasser. FIFTH ROW: Terri Petersen. Greg Yound, Cary Dumpert. Tim Nicholas. Ted Larsen, Wilber Medbery (class sponsor) Sophomore Class Sophomore Class: FIRST ROW: Jody Rhodes, Mary Bonta, Dan Papik, Steve Rhodes. John Dinneen. Rocky Ruhl, John Volkmer, Mike Thomson, Roger Miller, Warren Hall. SECOND ROW: Lynnelle Trauger, Corrinne Benorden, Judy Krejci, Kim Petersen, Connie Larsen, Darcee Eberspacher, Lori Ruhl, Diane Miner. THIRD ROW: Sue Krause, Pam Hammond, Tim Wilbeck (class sponsor). FOURTH ROW: Scott Yound, Gary Jasinski, John Miller, Ron Wince, Randy Jensen, Albert Coffey. Sophomore Class Officers were: Diane Miner President, Rocky Ruhl Vice-President, Lori Ruhl Secretary-T reasurer. Freshman Class Dean Bartu Tom Bell Laurie Bolte Bill Bonta Byron Brackhan Steve Bristol Lisa Dinneen Mark Due Mary Erdkamp Sylvia Ekeler Lori Elznic Darren Eberspacher Gary Evans Kris Gallup Doug Hall Ken Harre Wade Harre Jim Horne Gerald Hudson Deann Jensen Roger Johnson Todd Leif John Leif Jane Mayfield Bill McAllister David Michl Jerry Petersen Kay Ruhl Rusty Ruhl Tom Schiefelbein Tammy Smith Michele Spires Veronica Stevens Doug Thomsen Kathy Taylor Cheryl Zajicek 18 Junior High Eighth graders this year were: FIRST ROW: Randy Ruhl, Janet Miller, Nancy Ekeler, Carmen Janes. Valerie Harre, Denise Guthrie. Jackie Becker. Jon Petersen. SECOND ROW: Donna Keohn, Class Sponsor. Vic Durfee. Jody Koca, Karen Larsen, Mickey Moravec, Lori Dumpert, Tim Due, Joe Dinneen. THIRD ROW: Jeff Hansen, Wade Hall, Mark Benorden, Tom Hoffman, Trent Hoelscher. Jim Holmes, Jay Geiger. Seventh Graders included: FIRST ROW. Jill Benorden. Jay Luzum, Denice Krejci, Sandra Evans, Sarah Volkmer, Roxanna Wince, Francine Ekeler, Joni Erdkamp, Rhonda Ruhl. SECOND ROW: Jeretta Tauriella, Shelly Bonta. Dacel Vlacek, Lois Krasser, Brenda Moor. THIRD ROW: Stan Krause, Gregg Heffelfinger, Paul Becker, Lyle Koca, Matt Harre, Kent Manning, Darrol Weber, Tim Thomsen, Steve Krejci, Lyle Robenson. AT LEFT, Freshman Class Officers: Dean Bartu, Vice-President; Ken Harre, Student Council; Rusty Ruhl, President; Kris Gallup, Secretary-Treasurer. (NOT PICTURED Mary Erdkamp, Student Council) AT RIGHT, Junior High Student Council members: Shelly Bonta, 7th grade rep.; Denise Guthrie, Tom Hoffman, 8th grade reps.; Lyle Koca, 7th grade rep. 19 20 Junior High And Seventn urade Officers: Pres.-Rhonda Ruhl, Stud. Coun.-Shelly Bonta, Sec Treas.-Brenda Moor, Vice Pres.-Joni Erdkamp. KNEELING, Stud. Coun.-Lyle Koca. Eighth Grade Officers: Sec Treas.-Karen Larsen, Stud. Coun.-Denise Guthrie, Vice Pres.-Joe Dinneen, Pres. Valerie Harre. KNEELING, Stud. Coun.-Tom Hoffman. Pep Club; Shelly Bonta, Janet Miller, Denise Guthrie, Lori Dumpert. Joni Erdkamp, Rhonda Ruhl. SECOND ROW- Jull Benorden, Alice Stevens, Gerri Becker. Brenda Moor, Dacel Vlcek, Lois Krasser, THIRD ROW- Sponsor-Mrs. Erdkamp, Amy Hammond, Roxanna Wince, Sara Volkmer, Francine Ekeler, Sandy Evans, Deanne Cudaback. BACK ROW- Karen Larsen, Micky Moravac, Jody Koca, Carmen Janes, Nancy Ekeler, Valerie Harre, Jackie Becker. Junior High Cheerleaders pictured at left: (FRONT ROW) Rhonda Ruhl. Joni Erdkamp, Shelly Bonta. (BACK ROW) Janet Miller, Denise Guthrie, Lori Dumpert. Their Many Activities. Football Team: (FRONT ROW) Lyle Koca, Gregg Heffelfinger, Tim Thompson, Matt Harre. Kent Manning, Stan Krause, Darrell Krejci, Darrol Weber. (SECOND ROW) Coach Butler, Tom Hoffman. Jay Geiger, Joe Dinneen. Randy Ruhl, Wade Hall, Jon Petersen, (THIRD ROW) Paul Becker. Jay Luzum, Vic Durfee, Trent Hoelscher, Jim Holmes, Tim Due. Volleyball Team: (FRONT ROW) Joni Erdkamp. Roxanna Wince, Sara Volkmer, Alice Stevens, Brenda Moor, Dacel Vlcek, Lois Krasser, Gerri Becker. (SECOND ROW) Coach Wilbeck, Valerie Harre, Carmen Janes, Nancy Ekeler, Janet Miller, Amy Hammond, Sandy Evans, Jody Koca, Micky Moravac. (THIRD ROW) Lori Dumpert, Denise Guthrie, Jackie Becker, Karen Larsen, Shelley Bonta, Rhonda Ruhl. Francine Ekeler. Deanne Cudback. Boys Basketball Team: (FRONT ROW) Lyle Koca, Gregg Heffelfinger, Tim Thomsen. Matt Harre. Kent Manning. Stan Krause, Darrol Krejci. (SECOND ROW) Tom Hoffman, Jay Geiger, Joe Dinneen. Randy Ruhl, Wade Hall, Coach Sears. (THIRD ROW) Paul Becker, Mark Benorden, Jeff Hansen, Trent Hoelscher. Jim Holmes. Tim Due. 21 Girls Basketball Team: FIRST ROW, Joni Erdkamp, Roxanna Wince, Sara Volkmer, Alice Stevens, Brenda Moor, Dacel Vlcek, DeAnne Cudaback, SECOND ROW. Carman Janes. Nancy Ekeler, Janet Miller, Valerie Harre, Amy Hammond, Sandra Evans. Coach; Mr. Wellman. THIRD ROW, Lori Dumpert. Denise Guthrie, Jackie Becker, Shelly Bonta, Rhonda Ruhl, Francine Ekeler. Boys Basketball Team: FIRST ROW, Joe Dinneen, Jay Geiger, Steve Krejei, Randy Ruhl, Lyle Koca, Paul Becker. Gregg Heffelinger, Jon Petersen, Tom Hoffman, SECOND ROW, Coach; Mr. Wilbeck, Jim Holmes. Vic Durfee. Wade Hall, Jeff Hansen. Lyle Robison, Trent Hoelscher, Tim Due. Girls Track Team: FIRST ROW, Joni Erdkamp, Roxanna Wince, Sara Volkmer, Alice Stevens, Brenda Moor, Dacel Vlcek, Lois Krasser, SECOND ROW, Valerie Harre, Carman Janes, Nancy Ekeler, Janet Miller, Amy Hammond, Sandra Evans, Coach; Mrs. Erdkamp, THIRD ROW, Lori Dumpert, Denise Guthrie, Jackie Becker, Shelly Bonta, Rhonda Ruhl, Francine Ekeler. Band Members Included: FIRST ROW. Gerri Becker, Lori Dumpert, Valerie Harre. Francine Ekeler. Denise Guthrie. Amy Hammond. DeAnne Cudaback, Jackie Becker, Sandra Evans, SECOND ROW, Darrol Weber. Carman Janes, Janet Miller, Brenda Moor, Jim Holmes, Tim Due. Kent Manning, Lyle Koca, Tim Thomson, THIRD ROW. Joni Erdkamp, Lois Krasser, Dacel Vlcek, Alice Stevens. Paul Becker, Tom Hoffman, Wade Hall. Randy Ruhl, Jay Luzern, Stanley Krause, STANDING, Lyle Robinson, Steve Krejei, Gregg Heffelfinger, Karen Larson, Jay Geiger, Mickey Moravec, Jon Peterson, Teacher, Miss Bolte, Shelly Bonta, Rhonda Ruhl. 22 Sixth Grade FIRST ROW; Ricky Ruhl, Mike Benorden. David McCabe, Tom Bristol, Paul Ekeler, Ron Davis. Doug Anderson, Darrell Dinneen, SECOND ROW, Mr. Sweetland, Julie Eisner, Jean Ruhl, Dawn Hoelscher, Mary Lou Ekeler, Janice Harre, Dawn Jensen. Ken Durfee, THIRD ROW. Doug Papik, Richard Horne, John Mueller, Carol Zajicek, Corinna Chapman, Mary Stevens. Fifth Grade FIRST ROW; Brian Moor, Judy Krupicka, Lisa Harre, Cindy Johnson, Jeff Krejci, Randy Hall, Tim Hoffman, SECOND ROW, Mr. Mahoney, Dawn Cudaback, Neil Hassler, Glen Ekeler, Wane Hall, Darrel Krejci, Dan Oates, THIRD ROW; Scott Jensen, Robert Davis. Larry Chapman, Amy Miller, Kelly Gallup, Kim Coffey. Fourth Grade FIRST ROW; Jon Bell. Brad Heffelfinger. Ben Bristol, Luke Harre, Mike Ekeler, Darrel Weber. Davin Vlcek, SECOND ROW, Miss Rayburn, Renae Rozanek. Nancy Michl, Stephanie Becker. Connie Kuska, Johnny Erdkamp, Robert Janes, THIRD ROW. Sara Yound, Stephanie Stevens, Lynda Purcell, Leslie Manning, Rhonda Jensen, Melissa Trauger, Lori Coffey. 23 Third Grade (FIRST ROW) Amy Benorden, Brenda Jensen, Shawn Medbery, Shari Yound. Lori Robeson, Kelli Ruhl, Darcy Cudaback, Becky Harre, Teddy Hoffman. (SECOND ROW) Mr. Johnston, Jeff Due, Tommy Petersen, Travis Due. Eric Hopperstead, Greg Ekeler, Ronny Erdkamp. Bobby McCabe. Ryan Ruhl. Second Grade (FIRST ROW) Jimmy Zeleny, Johnny Crawford, Lisa Schwab, Lisa Sweetland, Joel Medbery, Michele Coffey. Charles McAllister. (SECOND ROW) Mrs. Smith, Todd Sears, Ranell Ruhl, Tim Eisner, Mike Motis. Tommy Shafer. David Rozanek. (THIRD ROW) Dennis Anderson, Mark Miller, Tommy Jensen. Debbie Wolf, Kerri Purcell. First Grade (FIRST ROW) Jason Matthews, C. C. Fitzgerald. Kent Jorgensen. Debbie Perkins, Glen Harre, Joe Coffey. Valerie Due. (SECOND ROW) Mrs. McMahon, Jeff Underwood, Chuck Humphrey, Melanie Ruhl, Brenda Michl, Jimmy Due, Karen Miller, Ben Horne. (THIRD ROW) Neal Thomsen, Dustin Weber, Lisa Ring. Laurie Trenary. Estelle Ekeler. Tim Schwab. Jeff Thomsen. 24 Kindergarten (FIRST ROW) Mike Schwab. Gary Styskal. Brenda Storms. STANDING. Robert Sweetland, Mike Dinneen, Darin Hassler, Stacy Cudaback, Lisa Mumby, Julie Rasmussen. Scott Landholm. STANDING IN BACK; Paula Lovegrove Elementary Aides: Evelyn Coffey. Elaine Hassler. Donna Spires. Cooks: Delpha Prachell, Virginia Sudrla, Joan Ruhl. and Helen and Jean Volkmer. Parker. Secretaries: Pat Koca and Beth Dinneen. Custodians: Ken Harre, Bernard Miller, and Cecil Perkins. 25 Cheryl Hicks. Speech Therapist; Louise Garner. Resource Teacher and Ann Wolf. School Nurse. Organizations Pep Club: FIRST ROW; Vicki Hoelscher, Sarah Marek, Pam Miller, Tammy Jasinski, Jean Becker, Shari Johnson, Denice Moor, Darleen Coffey. Shari Nicholas. Denise Evans. Lori Ruhl. SECOND ROW; Lori Bristol, Cindy Davis, Betty Prachiel, Sue Rhodes, Cindy Taylor, Eileen Ekeler, Nancy Geiger. Terri Petersen, Therese Ekeler, Debbie Zajicek, Julie Luzum. THIRD ROW; Kathy Janes, Vicki Moore, Jane Bell. Jackie Prachiel. Pam Koehn, Carol Hammond. Cheryl Hammond. Jill Moravec. Joanne Krejci, Lori Hoelscher. FOURTH ROW; Michelle Due. Corrinne Benorden, Kim Petersen, Diane Miner, Connie Larsen, Darcee Eberspacher, Susan Krause, Pam Hammond, Lynelle Trauger. Debbie Due. FIFTH ROW; Dixie Guthrie, Laurie Bolte, Kay Ruhl, Lisa Dinneen, Judy Krejci, Michelle Spires, Andrea Miller, Julie Due. SIXTH ROW; Patrice Stych, Kathy Taylor, Sylvia Ekeler, Deanne Jensen, Cheryl Zajicek, Marie Ekeler, Mary Bonta. PICTURED TO THE RIGHT is the Pep Club Advisory Council. FIRST ROW; Lori Bristol, Drill Team Leader; SECOND ROW; Cindy Taylor, Vice President; Pam Miller. President; Denise Evans, Secretary; Julie Due, Head Cheerleader. THIRD ROW; Sylvia Ekeler. Freshmen Representative; Shari Nicholas, Treasurer; Melanie Bolte, Assistant Sponsor; Donna Koehn, Assistant Sponsor; BACK ROW; Kim Petersen. Sophomore representative, Jean Becker, Senior Representative; Sue Rhodes, Junior Representative; and Pamela Shepherd. Head Sponsor. CHEERLEADERS (CLOCKWISE) Mary Bonta, Julie Due. Lori Hoelscher. Julie Luzum. Lori Ruhl and Debbie Due. DRILL TEAM: Vicki Hoelscher. Lori Bristol. Kathy Janes. Michelle Due, Dixie Guthrie and Patrice Stych 29 N.H.S. And Student Council PICTURED HERE is the National Honor Society members: (FRONT ROW): Lori Bristol, Denise Evans, Debbie Due. Julie Luzum, Marie Ekeler, Bob Michl. (MIDDLE ROW): Donna Koehn, sponsor, Dale Erdkamp, Sarah Marek, Jeannie Becker, Darleen Coffey, Patrice Stych, Kathy Janes, Nancy Geiger, Pam Miller, (BACK ROW): Alan Michl, Tammy Jasnski, Wayne Kuska, Denice Moor, Julie Due and Michelle Due. On April 27, 1977, at 3:00, the National Honor Society held a ceremony for the tapping of the new members. To be eligible for this honor, one must have a 91% average throughout the school year. As the students are tapped, they receive a gold pin, a rose and a certificate of the National Honor Society. Following the ceremony a reception was held in honor of the newly tapped members. Newly tapped members of N.H. S. were: Marie Ekeler, Lori Bristol, Denise Evans, Robert Michl, Donny Manning, Tammy Jasinski and Debbie Due. Student Council: (SEATED): Mary Bonta, Doug Krasser, Pam Miller. (STANDING): Mary Erdkamp, Lori Bristol, John Dinneen, Larry Humphrey, sponsor, and Ted Larsen. Y-Teens: The Y-Teens had an active year and kept busy with their many special projects. Karen Ruhl was again their sponsor this past year. 31 E-Club And FFA FIRST ROW: (L. to R .) Jim Bell, Bob Holmes, Denice Moor, Cindy Taylor, Bill Krejci, Bob Ruhl, Dale Erdkamp, Wayne Kuska, Alan Michl, Richard Soukup, Mark Leif. SECOND ROW: Julie Due. Michelle Due. Nancy Geiger. Sarah Marek, Lori Hoelscher, Eileen Ekeler, Doug Krasser, Greg Becker, Kathy Janes, Tammy Jasinski, Patrice Stych. THIRD ROW: Jackie Pracheil, Marie Ekeler. Jill Moravec. Cheryl Hammond, Jane Bell, Vicki Moore, Tom Bell, Greg Yound, Cathy Dumpert, Danny Petersen, Gary Jasinski, FOURTH ROW: Carol Hammond, Pam Koehn, Andrea Miller. Debbie Zajicek, Tim McAllister, Dave Michl, Lee Krasser, Donny Manning, Bob Thomsen. Ted Larsen, FIFTH ROW: Mr. Humphrey, Debbie Due. Lori Bristol, Therese Ekeler. Diane Miner, Connie Larsen, Kim Petersen, Susan Krause, Pam Hammond. SIXTH ROW: Mrs. Erdkamp, Mary Bonta, Dixie Guthrie, Darcee Eberspacher, Lori Ruhl, Robert Michl, Jody Rhodes. Ron Wince, Dan Papik, Steve Rhodes. John Dinneen, SEVENTH ROW: Mr. Sears, Mr. Wilbeck, Sue Rhodes, Randy Jensen. John Miller. FIRST ROW: Keith Olson, Greg Becker, Bob Hass, Charles Trauger, Richard Soukup. Bob Holmes. SECOND ROW: Mike Thomsen. Alan Michl, Doug Krasser. Robert Michl, John Dinneen, Dan Petersen, John Miller. THIRD ROW: Gary Jasinski, Albert Coffey. Bob Thomsen, Randy Jensen, Mark Due. Steve Rhodes, Johnny Miller. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Morgan, Warren Hall, Roger Johnson, Darren Eberspacher, Dave Michl, John Leif, Dean Bartu. 32 Drama Club FIRST ROW: Cindy Taylor, Kathy Janes, Sue Rhodes, Julie Due. Denice Moor, Jean Becker, Patrice Stych. Tammy Jasinski, Alan Michl, Mark Leif. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Rohrig, Michelle Due. Nancy Geiger. Sarah Marek, Lori Hoelscher, Eileen Ekeler, Doug Krasser, Don Manning, Tim McAllister, Ted Larsen. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Fette, Jackie Pracheil, Pam Koehn, Cheryl Hammond, Jane Bell, Vicki Moore. Carol Hammond, Pam Hammond. Robert Michl, Debbie Due. Terri Petersen. FOURTH ROW: Lori Ruhl, Mary Bonta, Dixie Guthrie. Lori Bristol, Therese Ekeler. Diane Miner, Connie Larsen, Kim Petersen, Darcee Eberspacher, Julie Luzum, Shari Johnson, Betty Pracheil, FIFTH ROW: Kathy Taylor, Laurie Bolte, Deann Jensen, Cheryl Zajicek, Lori Elsnic, Lynelle Trauger, Bill McAllister, Denise Evans, Darleen Coffey. Shari Nicholas. SIXTH ROW: Jim Stevens, Wade Harre, Mark Due, Kenny Harre, Tim Nicholas, Bob Hass, Pam Miller. Speech Contestants: Lori Bristol. Julie Luzum, Denice Moor, Diane Miner, Pam Miller. SECOND ROW: Cindy Taylor, Denise Evans. Kathy Janes, Carol Hammond, Sarah Marek, Robert Michl, THIRD ROW: Bob Hass, Patrice Stych, Sue Rhodes, Tim McAllister, Alan Michl, Nancy Geiger. Mrs. Rohrig. State Speech Contestants: Denise Evans. Diane Miner, After-dinner Speaking; Patrice Stych, Extemporaneous; Kathy Janes, Bob Hass, Duet Acting. 33 Band And Vocal Band members were: (FIRST ROW): Julie Luzum, Lynnelle Trauger, Darcee Eberspacher, Paula Kaiser. Debbie Due. Vicki Moore. Cindy Taylor, Pam Miller, Kristi Gallup, Dixie Guthrie. (SECOND ROW) Darleen Coffey, Julie Due, Day Ruhl, Laurie Bolte, Michelle Due, Denice Moor, Eileen Ekeler, Mary Bonta, Carol Hammond, Lisa Dinneen, David Michl, Gary Evans, Shari Johnson, Nancy Geiger. Mike Thomsen, Deann Jensen, Sue Rhodes. (THIRD ROW): Janey Bell, Michele Spires, Kim Petersen. Kathy Taylor, Cheryl Hammond, Pam Koeho, Jody Rhodes, Lori Ruhl, Bob Michl, Danny Petersen, Danny Papik, John Leif, Bill Bonta, Darren Eberspacher, Richard Soukup, Alan Michl, Albert Coffey, Jean Becker, Susan Krause, Pam Hammond. (FOURTH ROW): Jim Bell, Donny Manning. Dean Bartu. Mark Due, Steve Rhodes, Roger Johnson, Rocky Ruhl, Sarah Marek, Patrice Stych(LAST THREE NOT PICTURED). (STANDING): Melanie Bolte, Director, Doug Thomsen, Todd Leif, Diane Miner, Connie Larsen, Tammy Jasinski, Kathy Janes, and Bob Hass. PICTURED ABOVE are members of this year’s Band Council. They are: (FIRST ROW): Dean Bartu, Bill Krejci, Julie Luzum, Melanie Bolte, sponsor. (SECOND ROW): Cindy Taylor. Jody Rhodes. Sue Rhodes. (THIRD ROW): Julie Due, Michelle Due, Lori Hoelscher, Kathy Janes, and Patrice Stych. PICTURED ABOVE is the Junior High Marching Band followed by the high school on their way downtown to present the Homecoming pep rally where everyone could enjoy the pride and enthusiasm from all the student body. ABOVE AND TO THE LEFT is the high school band performing in one of their many halftime shows during football season. This particular show, found the band members dressed up in strange costumes and performing various skits to the numbers they played. This one and all their performances were enjoyed very much by the fans. 34 PICTURED ABOVE are members of the Girls Sextet and Bob and Paula who each took a solo number to contest. FIRST ROW: Denise Evans, DeAnn Jensen, Mary Vacek. SECOND ROW: Kay Ruhl, Michele Spires. THIRD ROW: Nancy Geiger, Bob Hass, Paula Kaiser. Girls Chorus Members PICTURED AT LEFT are: FIRST ROW: Betty Seeger, Vocal Director; DeAnn Jensen. Darcee Eberspacher. Denise Evans, SECOND ROW: Mary Vacek, Sylvia Ekeler, Kris Gallup. THIRD ROW: Deb Zajicek, Lisa Dinneen, Cheryl Zajicek, Michelle Spires. FOURTH ROW: Kay Ruhl. Lori Elznic, Paula Kaiser. FIFTH ROW: Diane Miner, Nancy Geiger, Shari Nicholas, Lori Bolte. Accompanists for this year were: Lisa Dinneen, Darleen Coffey, Kay Ruhl, Julie Due. Triple Trio: FIRST ROW: DeAnn Jensen, Michele Spires, Kris Gallup. SECOND ROW: Sylvia Ekeler, Cheryl Zajicek. Lori Elznic, Lisa Dinneen. THIRD ROW: Mary Vacek, Kay Ruhl, Laurie Bolte. 35 Swing Choir members were: FRONT ROW: Nancy Geiger, Diane Miner, Paula Kaiser, Bob Hass, Denise Evans, Darleen Coffey, accompianist. BACK ROW: Darcee Eberspacher, Robert Michl, Kim Petersen, Alan Michl, Dan Petersen, Patrice Stych, Julie Due, Sarah Marek. Pompom Girls and Majoette were: SEATED: Nancy Geiger, Michelle Due. KNEELING: Deb Due, Julie Due, Losi Hoelscher. STANDING: Kris Gallup, Lisa Dinneen. Woodwind Quartet and Trumpet Duet: FIRST ROW: Julie Due, Darleen Coffey. SECOND ROW: Susan Krause, Laurie Bolte. THIRD ROW: Pam Keohn, Lori Ruhl. Solo and Percussion Ensemble: CLOCKWISE: Bob Hass, Tammy Jainski. Jim Bell, Kathy Janes, Julie Due, accompianist. Woodwind and Trombome Trio: FIRST ROW: Kay Ruhl, Michelle Spires, Laurie Bolte. SECOND ROW: Rocky Ruhl, Patrice Stych, Sarah Marek. 36 Activities Homecoming 1976 Homecoming Royalty: Sylvia Ekeler, Fr. Attendent; Mary Bonta. So. Attendant; Denise Evans, Jr. Attendent; Michelle Due, Sr.Attendent; Wayne Kuska.Sr.Attendent; Lee Krasser. Jr. Attendent; Dan Papik, So. Attendent; Rusty Ruhl, Fr. Attendent. SECOND ROW: Melanie Ruhl, Gift Bearer; Julie Due, Queen; Bill Krejci, King; C. C. Fiztgerald. Crown Bearer. THIRD ROW: Joe Coffey. Gift Bearer; Glen Harre, Crown Bearer. King and Queen Candidates pose-Michelle, Julie, Bill and Wayne. PICTURED ABOVE AND TO THE RIGHT are Homecoming King and Queen. Bill Krejci and Julie Due. Homecoming '76 had the theme of Follow Your Dream. The Eagles did just that as they pounced on Deshler, their opponents. Savage Eye provided the music to make everyone’s evening a dream come true. 3S Junior-Senior Prom 1977 The Junior class this year went to alot of hard work as they prepared for the big night. They chose, “This One’s For You.” as the theme. Dark Green and Light Green were the colors the Legion Hall was decorated in. The banquet was enlightened by Toastmaster Tim Nicholas and Speaker Mr. Larry Humphrey, after a delicious meal. This year the meal was served by sophomores; Connie Larsen, Corrine Benorden, Kim Petersen, Diane Miner, Pam Hammond, Judy Krejci, Mike Thomsom, Steve Rhodes, Jody Rhodes, John Dinneen, Dan Papik, and Mary Bonta. The band EARTH finished out the funfilled evening. 40 “This One’s For You” Drama Performances Excel The fall production was The Very Great Grandson of Sherlock Holmes. Who did it? was once again asked; the butler?, the old lady?, or maybe just one of the eccentric maids? As the mystery seemed to be getting more complicated, the super sleuth finally disclosed that the culprit was the most trust worthy of all the suspects-what a shot in the darkl Playcast members included: FIRST ROW: Ted Larsen, Sue Rhodes, Tim McAllister. Deb Due. SECOND ROW: Denice Moor, Nancy Geiger, Darleen Coffey, Tim Nicholas, Doug Krasser. THIRD ROW: Carol Hammond, Kathy Janes, Cindy Taylor, Debra Fette, Director. Ted Larsen, Tim McAllister and Pam Miller started off the spring one acts this year in the drama, “The People In the Glass Paperweight. Following this frustrating comment was the pantomine based play, A Hard Sell. Placing the final touches on the evening was this English group of ladies with their selection Funeral Tea.” The cast members were: Sarah Marek, Julie Luzum, Mary Bonta, Sue Rhodes, Kathy Janes. CLOCKWISE: Steve Bristol, Bob Hass, Denice Moor, Alan Michl, Betty Pracheil, Patrice Stych, Bill McAllister, Lori Bristol. 42 i ne one-act contest play was a dlfinite social comment on the apathy of society. Football Team 1976 FIRST ROW, Rusty Ruhl, Tom Bell. David Michl, Gary Evans, Doug Hall, Doug Thomson, Billy McAllister, Jim Horne. Wade Harre, Roger Johnson, SECOND ROW, John Miller, Mike Thomson, Dan Papik, Gary Jainski, John Dinneen, Rocky Ruhl, Steve Rhodes. George Fitzgerald, Cary Dumpert, Jim Stevens, Ted Larsen, THIRD ROW, Head Coach Russ Sears, Robert Michl, Lee Krasser, Tim McAllister, Bob Thompson. Dan Petersen. Don Manning. Dale Erdkamp, Bob Ruhl, Eddie Hudson, Assistant Coach Larry Humphrey. FOURTH ROW, Richard Soukup, Bob Holmes, Steve Jensen, Wayne Kuska, Bill Krejci, Greg Becker, Jim Bell, Alan Michl. 46 Seniors receiving All-Conference recognition this year were: Bill Krejci, and Wayne Kuska received All-Conference Honors, and Bob Holmes Honorable Mention. Senior members of the team were: BACK ROW, Dale Erdkamp, Greg Becker, Bob Holmes, Jim Bell. SECOND ROW. Bob Ruhl, Alan Michl, Bill Krejci, Richard Soukup, Wayne Kuska. 47 Volleyball 76-77 i' BOTTOM ROW (I. to r.): Tim Wilbeck, Asst. Coach, Michelle Due, Julie Due, Sarah Marek, Deb Due, Mary Bonta, Patsy Rohrig, Head Coach. SECOND ROW: Janey Bell, Sue Rhodes, Therese Ekeler, Lori Bristol, Patrice Stych, Kathy Janes. THIRD ROW: Denise Evans, Carol Hammond, Jackie Prachiel, Pam Hammond, Dixie Guthrie. FOURTH ROW: Lori Elznic, Michelle Spires, Kay Ruhl, Kris Gallup, Laurie Bolte, Sylvia Ekeler, Lisa Dinneen. FIFTH ROW: Student Managers; Marie Ekeler, Betty Pracheil. Senior Volleyball Members: (KNEELING) Julie Due. (STANDING) Patrice Stych, Kathy Janes, Sarah Marek, Michelle Due. ttZTCf, Players who received Pioneer Conference recognition were: Julie Due, Honorable Mention; Mary Bonta, All-Conference. 48 m PICTURED ABOVE are members of the Freshman Volleyball team which went undeafeted. They are (I. to r.): Sylvia Ekeler, Kris Gallup, Lisa Dinneen. Kay Ruhl, Lori Bolte, Lori Elznic, Michelle Spires. Coach Tim Wilbeck is pictured behind the team. Conference Basketball Champs! Varsity Team: KNEELING: Darren Eberspacher; student manager, Mr. Johnston; Assistant coach, Mr. Wilbeck; Head coach, Mark Leif; student manager. STANDING: Dale Erdkamp, Richard Soukup, Bob Holmes, Wayne Kuska, Jim Bell, Jody Rhodes, Don Manning, Alan Michl, Bob Ruhl, Robert Michl. Reserve Basketball: FIRST ROW: Doug Hall. Robert Michl, Rocky Ruhl. Mark Due, Bill McAllister, Bill Bonta, John Miller, Rusty Ruhl. SECOND ROW: Mr. Johnston, Steve Bristol, Dave Michl, Tom Bell, Don Manning. Dan Papik, Steve Rhodes, John Dinneen, Jim Horne. PICTURED ABOVE is Wayne Kuska who was named to the All-Conference team and received Honorable Mention All-State recognition. Girls Basketball Team Team Members were: SITTING, Kathy Taylor. Cheryl Hammond, Kristi Gallup, KNEELING, Kim Petersen, Tammy Jasinski, Sue Rhodes, Cindy Taylor, Connie Larsen, Vicki Moore, STANDING, Pam Hammond, Lisa Dinneen, Laurie Bolte, Coach Erdkamp, Kay Ruhl, Sylvia Ekeler, and Lori Ruhl. Tammy received All-Conference Honors as a senior, while Sue made Honorable Mention. The team had a very exciting and winning season. It was the second year of Girls basketball at Exeter and we’re looking forward to many more. 52 Girls Track Girls Track: (FRONT ROW) Lori Bristol, Mary Vocek, Pam Hammond, Sylvia Ekeler, Jane Bell. (SECOND ROW) Kay Ruhl, Dixie Guthrie, Kathy Janes. Darcee Eberspacher, Kristi Gallup. (THIRD ROW) Patrice Stych, Cheryl Hammond, Vicki Moore, Sue Rhodes, Lisa Dinneen, Julie Due. (BACK ROW) Assist. Coach Humphrey, St. Man. Michelle Spires. St. Man. Eileen Ekeler, Coach Erdkamp, Assist. Coach Collins. The Senior members of the girls track team this year were: Julie Due, Kathy Janes, and Patrice Stych. The track team had a very successful year this year. At mid season we lost a very impressive trackster, Mary Vocek. She had alot of potential for the Eagles but we make up for it and finished fine. Julie and Sue after the great Weightman's Relay at the Husky Relays at York. Lisa Dinneen finishes first in the hurdles-a feat she performed quite often during the season. She made it all the way to the finals at Districts and received a fifth place medal. 54 Boys Track Boys Track: (FIRST ROW) Gary Evans, Dean Bartu, Bill McAllister, Wade Harre, Rusty Ruhl, Darren Eberspacher, Steve Bristol, David Michl. John Leif. (SECOND ROW) Coach Shafer, St. Man. Mark Leif, Rocky Ruhl. Gary Jasinski, Ron Wince, John Miller, Dan Papik, Jody Rhodes, Randy Jensen, John Dinneen, St. Man. Tim Nicholas, Assist. Coach Collins. (BACK ROW) Jim Stevens, Bob Holmes, Lee Krasser, Bob Thompsen, Jim Bell. Bill Krejci. Dan Petersen. Alan Michl, Rich Soukup, Dale Erdkamp, Ted Larsen. Richard Soukup heads for the finish line and a victory for the Eagles. $ TRAn TRUCK w c TUP c Serving the Eagles as co-captains this year were Richard Soukup and Bill Krejci. senior members of the team. The mile relay team made it to State this year. The team consisted of Bob Holmes, Lee Krasser, Richard Soukup and Ted Larsen. Eagle runner, Dale Erdkamp finishes his race first, followed closely by John Dinneen. Bob Holmes races around the corner to help his relay team win again... Golf 1977 PICTURED AT THE LEFT are the members of the Exeter Golf Team and their coach. The golf team purchased matching shirts this year. The team consists of: (KNEELING) Jim Horne, Tom Bell, Mark Due. (STANDING) Tim McAllister, Cary Dumpert, Robert Michl, Bob Ruhl, and Coach Terry Butler. The Varsity Golfers this year were: Tom Bell, Tim McAllister, Cary Dumpert, Robert Michl, and Bob Ruhl. This year the Varsity Golf team played in seven team meets; the Reserve golfers played in five meets. The Most Valuable Player award this year went to Tim McAllister. The Most Improved Player award went to Jim Horne. 57 FOOTBALL irsity lend— 10 mwood—20 lick ley —12 ay Center—6 shler—12 Drchester 22 iwrence —12 2'idian 43 0 lirmont—12 Varsity rchester—0 iend—0 ay Center 36 h' mecoming) EAGLE SCORE? Vars.t Clay Center—61 Meridian—71 Milligan—66 Dorchester—89 art East Butler—61 Bradshaw—70 Friend—63 McCooi—71 Meridian—24 Dorchester—60 Shickley—45 Fairmont—63 LLEYBALL ponent w rence Deshler—50 Shickley—45 Gresham—61 Lawrence—61 Sutton—57 Henderson—51 wo won lost lost won m 50 Tourname 53 48 49 District Tournament Clay Center—3 Milligan —43 Dorchester—41 Wilber—50 Bradshaw— 49 lost won won , Friend—49 won won won McCooi—61 won won won Fairmount—44 won lost won rnatient Tournament tton won won Shickley—29 63 lost j 1 won J3 Gresham—39 56 reshmen Sutton 45 Henderson —57 Centennial—65 Meridian -31 Geneva— Exeter 16-25 18-37 BOY’S TRACK SUMMARY Four relay records set: 440 relay (46.7); Sprint Medley (3:50.0); Mile relay (3:31.3); and Two mile relay (9:07.8). 1st —Hudky Relays and Exeter invitational Meet. 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