Fairmont Public School - Tiger Yearbook (Fairmont, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1969 volume:

An eventful year to remember. . . President Richard Nixon strikes campaign sock it to 'em pose with comedy team oj Dan Rowan and Dick Marlin 2. Back-diving Dick Fosbury sets high jump record in the Olympics 3. Pro-football player Rosie Greer helps subdue assassin Sirhan. protecting him from angry crowd, after Sen Robert Kennedy is shot Months earlier. Dr Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated 4. Disillusion begins to wither the ranks of hippies as the self- sided love generation is degraded by drugs and disease. 5. Miss America 1969 is Judith Anne Ford from the state of Illinois. 6. A historic space venture was the moon-orbit flight of Apollo B by astronauts James Lovell. William Anders, and Frank Borman. 7 The war in Vietnam against international communism became the longest conflict ever fought by United States military forces. B Mankind marveled as more than 75 heart transplants were per- formed. Hope also rose for the development of a mechanical heart. 9 Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. 39. widow of President John F Ken- nedy. weds Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Socrates Onassis. 62. 10. Capi Lloyd Bucher and his 82-man crew of the captured USS Pueblo were free after months of brutal internment in North Korea 11 The striking teachers' union disrupted the fall term opening of New York City's public school system. 12 AI Kaline swung a big bat as the Detroit Tigers came from be- hind to defeat the St Louis Cardinals in World Series play. 13 Wearing their national colors. Czechs protested in sain when Russia invaded to suppress a liberal-minded go -ernment Picture credits: U S. Navy and UP! THE TIGER FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL FAIRMONT, NEBRASKA In Dedication Miss Vinnie Cubbison The 1969 Tiger is dedicated to Fairmont's oldest living graduate. Miss Vinnie Cubbison. This year marks the 80th anniversary of her graduation from Fairmont High School. Miss Cubbison was 15 when she graduated in 1889, and was the only graduate of that year. At that time the school system consisted of 10 grades. Miss Cubbison was born in 1874, and moved to Fairmont in 1880. She had been a resident of Fairmont since the time of her graduation. She operated a Millinery Store which was located in the famed Cubbison Building, built by her Father in 1888. Miss Cubbison has been an active member in various civic groups. She takes an active interest in the community, and is enjoying remarkable good health. Her many years in the betterment of the Fairmont community have been enjoyed and appreciated by the people of Fairmont. 2 FACULTY Board Of Education Robert Bettger-Secretary, Don Beavers, George Thompsen, Paul O'Connor-Presi- dent, Bill Jacobson, Bernard Kinley-Vice-President. Superintendent Richard Ekwall (B.A.), U. of Nebraska, (M.E.), U. of Minnesota, Algebra I,II Principal: Bernard Milton, Wayne State (B.A.) U. of South Dakota, U. of Nebr., Sponsor of Sr. Class, Social Studies COM PLIM ENTS: o.CONNOR BROS. FERTILIZER CO. Elementary Principal: Lenoris Girmus Doane, Fairbury Jr. U. of Nebr. (B.S.) Faculty Larry Adams Wayne State Drivers Ed, Sponsor of Freshman Class, Shop, Football, Basketball, and Track Coach Bertha Anderson St. Olaf College (B.A.) Speech, Library, Library and Speech Clubs, English II Rev. Joseph Cain Crosier College, National U. of Mexi- co, U. of Notre Dame, Spanish Sadie Farrar Hastings College, Jr. High Language and Social Studies, Sponsor of the 8th Grade Virginia Fay U. of Nebr. (B.S.) Home Ec., Sponsor of Junior Class Dan Garrett Kearney State Asst. Basketball, Football, and Track Coach, Senior Math, Business Math, 7th Grade Math, Geometry Dorthy Gewacke Nebraska Wesleyan English I, III, IV Godfrey Machal U. of Nebr. (B.M.E.) and (M.M.E.) Grade and High School Music COMPLIMENTS: MELTON-ISSLER MOTORS 5 Faculty 6 Carolyn O'Brien Kearney State (B.S.) 7th Grade Science, 8th Grade Math, Biology Maurice O'Brien Kearney State (B.A.) Business Education, Sponsor of the Junior Class, Sponsor of Yearbook David Pratt Peru State (B.F.A.) and (B.S.), Mis- souri State, Junior High and High School Art Larry Snell Kearney State (B.A.) South- Western State Teachers College Physical Ed., Chemistry, 8th Grade Science, Sponsor of Senior Class Bus Drivers; Mel Ackerman, Gordon Nichols, Gordon Cassidy. Cooks: Head Cook-Helen McCreath, Mae Burback, Sally Stone. Secretary: Mynette Komarek COMPLIMENTS; BEAVERS DEPT STORE Senior Class KAREN ACKERMAN Girls Glee 1-4; Paper Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 2-4; Class Play 4. SUSAN BELLOWS Pep Club 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Girls Glee 1-4; Small Instrumental Groups 4; Band 1-4; Miss Harvest of Harmony Candidate 4; Small Vocal Groups 4. KATHY ACKLAND Girls' Glee 1-4; Paper Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 2-4. JANET BLOCK Pep Club 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Girls' Glee 1-4. VIVIAN ARENT Band 3,4; Girls' Glee 3,4; Pep Club 3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Class Play 3; Sales Captain 4; Kearney Scholastic 3,4; County Government Day 3; Small Vocal Groups 4; Small Instrumental Groups 4; Salutatorian 4. DANIEL BOHLING Band 1-4; Track 2-4; Mixed Chorus 4; County Gov't Day 3; Kearney Scholastic 1,2,4; Band Officer 4; Small Groups 1-4; All State Clinic Band 4; Class Play 3,4; BB Student Mgr. 1-3; Scholastic Let- ter 1,2; Hastings Honor Band 4. John Phillip Sousa Award 4. Of 1 BOB BURBACK Football 1-4; Track 1-4; Boy s Glee 1; Basketball 1-4; Mixed Chorus 2; Class Play 3,4; F Club 1,2,3; Class Officer 1,4; Homecoming Attendant 1,3; Hon- Mention Conference Football 2,4; Stu- dent Council 2; County Gov’t Day 3; Athletic Banquet Attendant 4. LARRY FLEHARTY Football 1,2,4; Track 1-4; Paper Staff 4; Boys Glee 1-3; Class Play 3,4; Class Officer 1,2; FB Student Mgr. 3. LINDA CHAPMAN Band 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Girls Glee 1-4; Kearney Scholastic Day 1-4; Pep Club 1-4; Sales Captain 4; Small Groups 1-4; County Gov t Day 3; Speech Club 2,3,4; Library Club 1,2; Valedictorian 4; Class Play 3,4; Vol- leyball 2,4; Twirler 1,2; Drum Major- ette 3,4; Fredrick Chopin Piano Award 4. KATHY HALL Girls Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Pep Club 1-4; Kearney Scholastic 3; Speech Club 3. PAM ELLIOTT Mixed Chorus 1-4; Girls Glee 1-4; Pep Club 1-4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Class Officer 3; Annual Staff 1; Triple Trio 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Class Play 4; Athletic Banquet Attendant 4; Student Council 4; County Gov’t Day 3; Speech Club 4. KAY HAVEL Band 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Girls Glee 1-4; Triple Trio 2,4; Annual Staff 2,4; Class Officer 1-4; Home- coming Attendant 4; Athletic Banquet Queen 4; County Gov’t Day 3; Class Play 3; Cheerleader 3,4; Pep Club 1- 4; Paper Staff 4; Volleyball 2. 9 Today We Follow; SONDRA HOLTMEIER Band 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Girls' Glee 1-4; Pep Club 1-4; Class Play 4; Speech Club 3,4; Librarian 4; An- nual Staff 2; Paper Staff 4; Small in- strumental Groups 2,4. LORENE JENSEN Pep Club 1; Band 1-4; Small Instru- mental Groups 2-4; Small Vocal Groups 3,4; Girls' Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Vocal Solo 4; Library Club 3; Speech Club 3; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 1; Class Play 3,4. LAURA HOMAN Pep Club 1-3; Journalism 3; Library Club 3; GAA 1,2,3. BARBARA JORGENSEN Pep Club 1-4; Cheerleader 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Girls' Glee 1-4; Annual Staff 1,2; Cornhusker Girls State 3; Triple Trio 4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Student Council 1,2; County Gov't Day 3; Class Officer 4; Class Play 3, 4; Speech Club 3; Paper Staff 4. COLLEEN JENNETT Mixed Chorus 1-4; Girls' Glee 1-4; Pep Club 1-4; Pep Club Officer 4; Stu- dent Countil 4; County Gov't Day 3; Alternate to Girls State 3; Annual Staff 1. JAMES MARGET Boys Glee 1. Tomorrow We Lead JOHN MILES Football 1-4; Track 1-4; Boys Glee 3; Class Play 3,4; F Club 2,3; Home- coming Attendant 4; Athletic Banquet King 4; Annual Staff 1. PEGGY O'CONNOR Band 1-4; Band Officer 4; Small In- strumental Groups 1-4; Girls' Glee 1- 4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Small Vocal Groups 1-4; Vocal Solo 2-4; Pep Club 1-4; Pep Club Officer 3,4; Student Council 3; Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 2-4; County Gov't Day 3; Kear- ney Scholastic 1,4; Homecoming At- tendant 1; Paper Staff 4; Volleyball 2,4; Athletic Banquet Attendant 4; National Choral Award 4. BARBARA MURRELL Pep Club Officer 3; Pep Club 1-4; Kearney Scholastic 4; Betty Crocker Homemaker Award 4; County Gov't Day 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Girls Glee 1-3. JANICE ROSE Band 1-4; Band Officer 4; Stage Band 3,4; Girls' Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Small Vocal Groups 4; Home- coming Attendant 2; Pep Club 1-4; Pep Club Officer 3,4; Annual Staff 2; Kearney Scholastic 3; County Gov't Day 3; Class Play 3,4; Speech Club 2; Outstanding Pep Club Member 3. JENNIFER NELSON Pep Club 1-4; Girls' Glee 1-3; Mixed Chorus 1-3; Volleyball 2,4; Band 1-3; County Gov't Day 3; Kearney Scholas- tic 4; Library Club 3; Speech Club 3; Class Play 3; Paper Staff. DAVID SCHELL Football 1,2,4; Track 1-3; M Club 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Boys Glee 1-3; Band 1,2; Basketball 1. 11 Green and White DEBORAH SI EVERT Girls Glee 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 2; County Gov't Day 3; Pep Club 1-4. GENE THOMSEN Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1- 4; Boys Glee 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Class Play 3,4; F Club 1-3; Kearney Scho- lastic 2; Homecoming Attendant 2; Homecoming King 4; Honorable Mo- mention Conference FB 4; Class Offi- cer 2; Student Council 1,2,4; County Gov't Day 3; Annual Staff 3,4; Ath- letic Banquet Attendant 4; Boys State 3; Student Council Officer 3,4. DOUGLAS SMITH Track 1-4; Basketball 1,2; F Club 2; Football 4; Boy's Glee 1,3; Mixed Chorus 1; Class Play 3. GARY VODICKA Track 2-4; Boys Glee 3,4. ANA LUIZA AMARAL DE SOUZA Girls' Glee 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Speech Club; Pep Club 4. Ana Luiza Amaral de Souza was our foreign exchange student from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was a guest at the John Block home throughout the school year. Ana was a Senior at Fair- mont, and graduated with the other 29 members of the class of 1969. We en- joyed having Ana in o jr schooLtbis past year. COM PLIMENTS: HIGGINS STUDIO Senior Class Officers; President-Kay Havel, Vice-President-Barb Jorgensen, Sec.-Treasurer- Bob Burback Senior Candid Shots compliments: B. H. 8c L. GRAIN COMPANY, INC. 13 rrWe Shook The Family Tree” 14 compliments KR1TNER FARMER FUNERAL HOME Hildegarde Dolson Mr. Dolson . . Mrs. Dolson . . Sally Dolson . . Bob Dolson . . . Jimmy Dolson . . Paige ............ Ellie May . . . . Jill ............ Freddie Shermer Mr. Shermer . . Mrs. Shermer . . . . Pam Elliott . . Dan Bohling . . . Jann Rose . Barb Jorgensen . . Lou Fleharty . Gene Thomsen . . Sue Bellows . Lorene Jensen Sondra Holtmeier . . Bob Burback . . . John Miles Peg O'Connor We Shook the Family Tree is a 3-Act Comedy. Hildegarde, who is tired of being a wallflower, tries to win a date to the Jr.-Sr. Prom by entering the school debate contest. She gets a date all right, but it's with the only boy in school who wears knickers. In the end everything turns out just right for Hildegarde. Seniors Sneak to Denver Our busdriver Jim. Tiger at the Zoo. Air Force Academy Chapel. April 11, April 18, May 9--what was to be the date for sneak ? After a week- end or so of staying up watching Bus Terminals and RR stations the underclassmen finally learned that April 18 was to be the Senior departure date for Denver, Colorado Springs, and the Rocky Mountains. The highlight was the entire escapade. This may have been the first 1500 mile bus trip all the way in high gear. Points of special interest were Laramer Street, Broadmore Zoo, Coors, a trip into the moun- tains, Northwoods Inn, Romeo and Juliet, and the Air Force Academy. The trip was exciting as well as enlightening for the class of ”69 . Mr. Ahrens and Who?? Groovin' in the mountains. Coors. COM PLIM ENTS: FAIRMONT STATE BANK; FAIRMONT INSURANCE COMPANY Graduation Valedtctorian-Linda Chapman. BACCALAUREATE Sunday, May 18, 1969 — 8:00 P.M. Processional ..........Wendy Reitmeier Invocation.............Rev. Paul Walker Music .................Peggy O'Connor Sermon.................Rev. Paul Walker Music ......................Mixed Quartet Benediction ...........Rev. Paul Walker Recessional ...........Wendy Reitmeier Salutatorian-Vivian Arent. COMMENCEMENT Wednesday, May 21, 1969—8:00 P.M. Processional .....................Band Invocation .... Rev. William Reitmeier Music ................Senior Triple Trio Salutatory Address ........Vivian Arent Valedictory Address . . Linda Chapman Commencement Address.................. Robert W. Shively Presentation of Awards . ... Mr. Bernard Milton, Principal Presentation of Class . . . . Mr. Richard Ekwall, Superintendent Presentation of Diplomas . . . Mr. Paul O'Connor, President of Board of Education Benediction . . . Rev. William Reitmeier Recessional ......................Band 16 compliments: ISAACSON OIL COMPANY UNDERGRADS Juniors Gary Arbuck Pat Bauman Doug Beavers Paul Bettger Mary Dawes Tom Ekwall Gwen Gibson Jean Girmus Joe Henkel Bill Jennett Shirley Jensen Murry Kahler Gary Kness Cynthia Lundberg Bill Marget May Mizner Sue Moul Sharon Murrell Shirley Oates Rod Opfer Randy Pankoke Bonnie Real Bev Rose William Rose Pres. Paul Bettger Vice-Pres. Rod Opfer Sec. andy Pankoke Treas. Murry Kahler COM PLIMENTS: BOREN LUMBER Wendy Reitmeier Becky Stephenson Jim Stephenson Dave Stone Shirley Tucker Janet Winkelman COMPANY Juniors Present rrTattletale” Cast Patty ...............Bonnie Real Artie ........... Paul Bettger Isabelle .... Janet Winkelman Mrs. Blaine .... Gwen Gibson Mr. Blaine .............RodOpfer Tod .............Murry Kahler Ida May .........Shirley Oates Paul ..................GaryKness Mr. Nixon...................Will Rose Mrs. Nixon . . . Shirley Jensen Walt Kennedy . . . Doug Beavers Monica ..............CynLundberg Barney ..........Jim Stephenson Louella ...............Mary Daws Quiz ............Sharon Murrell Mrs. Bixby . . Becky Stephenson Mrs. Lorimer . . . JeanGirmus Mr. Whitaker .... Bill Jennett Hetty Heaton ...........Bev Rose Miss Wiggam . . Shirley Tucker Tattletale is a Comedy in 3 acts. Patty's dream to become a famous novelist comes true when her boyfriend. Tod, borrows the Principal's new typewriter for her to use. The typewriter gets broken, and in trying to dispose of it, the characters become involved in all sorts of trouble. Patty, in the confusion, sells her novel to a local newspaper to find out that it really was her diary. Although it was a scandal at the time, everything turns out for the better. COM PLIM ENTS; JONES THRIFTWAY Moonlight And Roses Moonlight Fountain Pool. Rose Wishing Well. The Undertakers. Banquet at Stockman's. The Junior-Senior Prom was held on May 3, 1969 at 6:30 p.m. The banquet was served at the Stockman's Club. The Invocation was given by Rev. Joseph Cain. Paul Bettger, Jr. Class president welcomed everyone and Kay Havel, Sr. Class President thanked the Juniors for stag- ing the Prom. At 8:30 the scene moved to the multi-purpose room where dancing music was provided by the The Under- takers . The theme of Moonlight and Roses accentu- ated by a rose garden which contained a wishing well, a lily pool, Rose trees and a lovely fountain. This proved to be an evening not easily forgotten. Sponsors must help. Sophomore Class Lonnie Taylor Sharon Smith Judy Tucker Dave Ekwall Wanda Chapman Robert Galusha Pam Adams David Bleach Charles Jensen Dick Manthei Linda Marget Patsy O’Connor Marvin Hulse Ken West Sherri Girmus COM PLIMENTS: SIEVERT UPHOLSTERY FAIRMONT NURSING HOME 21 Sophomore Activities President-Patsy 0 Connor V-President-Dave Bleach Secretary-Dick Manthei Treasurer-Robert Galusha COMPLIMENTS BERTTS BARBER SHOP BONNIETS BEAUTY SHOP t Carol Ackland LeAnne Bender Julie Block Jim Dawes Carol Henkel JoAnn Jennett Michael Kahler LuAnn Keller Deb Kness Dale Kroeker Coleen McMahon JoAnn Plock Paula Opfer Luann Rasmussen Shane Reed Don Scheil Freshman Class Officers compliments; GRAFTON FERTILIZER AND SUPPLY COMPANY 23 Freshman Initiation Wednesday, September 4th, the Sen- iors of '69' initiated sixteen green Fresh- men into Fairmont High School. After din- ing on spaghetti and worms and drinking a refresher of tomato juice and Worcester- shire sauce, the Freshmen were accepted as the newest members of Fairmont High School. Junior-High Basketball (Left to Right) Coach-Dan Garrett, Danny Kahler, Melvin Mizner, Steve Cantrell, Don Scheils, Rodney Ehmen, Greg Cowins, James Dawes, Assistant Coach-Larry Adams, (not pictured- Jeff Pankoke, John Lovegrove) Seventh Grade President- Marcia Chapman Vice President- Joyce Bellows Secretary- Cindy Kahler Treasurer- Raye Jean Lundberg Louise Burback Rodney Ehmen Nancy Girmus Geneice Henkel Maureen McMahon Lindy O'Connor Terry Rachow Shelley Winkelman (not pictured- Roger Barnes) COMPLIMENTS: YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 25 President- Jeff Pankoke Vice President- John Lovegrove Jr.-High Cheerleaders - Standing - Lindy O’Connor, Pam Nelson, Deb Kinley. In Front - Joyce Bellows. Greg Cowins Helen Dawes Kathy Hall Secretary- Deb Kinley Treasurer- Margaret Jensen Eighth Grade Verla Holtmeier Danny Kahler Melvin Mizner compliments NEBRASKA—KANSAS— COLORADO GRAIN COMPANY Pam Nelson Kim Reed Patty Ritchey Karla Sievert ATHLETICS Football This year's football squad included: Bob Burback, John Miles, Dave Scheil, Gene Thomsen, Doug Beavers, Paul Bettger, Bill Jennett, Murry Kahler, Rod Opfer, Randy Pankoke, Dave Bleach, Dave Ekwall, Robert Galusha, Marvin Hulse, Charles Jensen, Jim Love- grove, Doug Sievert, Dan Softly, Lonnie Taylor, Ken West, and Shane Reed. Larry Adams was the head coach, and Dan Garrett was the assistant coach. 1968 Season Record F airmont 6 F airmont 0 F airmont 0 F airmont 6 F airmont 6 F airmont 0 F airmont 0 Fairmont 7 Friend 39 Deshler 48 Bruning 41 Davenport 39 Chester 28 Meridian 42 Exeter 42 Henderson 48 COM PLIM ENTS: DR. C. F. ASHBY WARING a GEWACKE Tigers in Action John Miles breaks for extra yardage. Tigers close in-(65-R. Galusha, 14-D. Beavers, 12-B. Burback, 31-P. Bettger, 81-R. Opfer, 80-J. Lovegrove, 62- M. Hulse.) Bob Galusha leaves his pursuers behind. Tigers ready to pounce. (61-D. Bleach, 81-R. Opfer, 20-G. Thomsen. Miles always gets his man. COM PLIM ENTS; KELLER'S BAR JENNETT RADIO T.V. Anxious teammates, (61-D. Bleach, 24-D. Ekwall, 29-C. Jensen, 25-K. West, 23-S. Reed, 85-B. Jennett, Coaches Garrett and Adams, 33-D. Softley. 2 Varsity Team Front Row; Bill Jennett, Marvin Hulse, Dave Ekwall, Kenny West, Dan Softley, Murry Kahler, Back Row: Ass't Coach Garrett, Robert Galusha, Paul Bettger, Jim Lovegrove, Rod Opfer, Jim Stephenson, Gene Thomsen, Coach Adams. 1968-69 Season Record F airmont 65 F airmont 58 Fairmont 48 Fairmont 62 F airmont 63 Fairmont 60 F airmont 47 ♦Fairmont 43 ♦Fairmont 43 F airmont 62 F airmont 48 F airmont 54 F airmont 27 Fairmont 48 Fairmont 51 F airmont 50 Fairmont 62 Fairmont 72 ♦♦♦Fairmont 56 McCool 81 Milford 73 Henderson 70 Bruning 65 De shier 80 Shickley 83 Dorchester 68 Bruning .62 Davenport 54 Meridian 87 Harvard 45 Exeter 72 Chester 54 Sutton 65 Harvard 49 Davenport 53 Friend 79 Douglas 42 Milligan 75 ♦Pioneer Conference Tournament ♦♦Henderson Invitational ♦♦♦District Tournament 30 COM PLIMENTS: DOUD- FAIMON PHARMACY, INC. DR. WILLIAM F. CARTER, VETERINARIAN B” Team Front Row: Steve Cantrell, Melvin Mizner, Rodney Ehmen, Danny Kahler, Greg Cowins. Back Row: Coach Garrett, Dave Ekwall, Dan Softley, Mary Hulse, Jim Stephenson, Bill Jennett, Ron Lovegrove, Charles Jensen. Coach Larry Adams had 2 returning starters to begin the 68-69 season. Although the team was young and the season proved to be frustrating, the players kept up their spirit. Hav- ing a tough schedule didn't hurt the Fairmont Tigers until after the half when most of the teams started pulling away. Going into the Henderson Invitational with one win the Tigers received third place. Get- ting beat by Sutton the first night gave the boys more desire to win the second night. Fairmont came home with another win over Harvard in a double overtime and a third place trophy. District Tournaments, which were held in Crete this year, gave the Tigers another win. Beating Douglas by 30 points gave the Tigers confidence the second night, in which they were to play Milligan. Fairmont was in the game until the second half when Milligan started pulling away and Fairmont couldn't catch up. This ended the 68-69 basketball season. COMPLIMENTS: FERN'S FLOWER SHOP BOURKE GRAIN COMPANY 31 Track Gene Thomsen Shane Reed passes baton to Dave Bleach 880-440-Mile Relay in 880 relay. 2nd In District 880 2;04.9, 6th in State John Miles 440-220-Mile Relay School Record in 220 dash-24.4 Seven seniors led Fairmont through a suc- cessful track season with several underclassmen showing promise and desire to excel in track. This year's success shows promise for another success- ful track season next year. 1969 Schedule Russ Snyder Invitational Nelson 5th 21 points 1969 Track Team John Miles Gene Thomsen Doug Smith Larry Fleharty Dan Bohling Gary Vodicka Bob Burback Murry Kahler Bill Jennett Doug Beavers Charles Jensen Dave Bleach Ken West Shane Reed Exeter Invitational Pioneer Conference Exeter Friend Invitational District Meet 5th 30 points 6th 8th 2 points 7th 16 points compliments: NICHOLS OFFICE SUPPLY LONG BROTHERS HARDWARE Fairmont Track Stars Doug Deavers Shane Reed 880-Relay Ken West-Pole Vault Ken West Gene Thomsen Mile Relay Dan Bohling-440 yd. dash COMPLIMENTS: S. a A. TRUCKING COMPANY MILTON IMPLEMENT COMPANY HOUSTON TRUCK LINES John Miles-Sprinter Doug Smith-Pole Vault 33 Volleyball Team Front Row: Mae Mizner, Jean Girmus, Linda Chapman, Pat O'Connor, Sherri Girmus, Deb Kahler, Standing: Mr. Milton, Pam Adams, Cun Lundberg, Jenny Nelson, Peg O'Connor, Wanda Chapman, and Linda Marget. Volleyball was something new for FHS girls this year. The team was organized and coached by Mr. Milton. It was a learning situation, as well as an active sport. Rules and tech- niques were learned and applied. Many Sunday afternoons were spent preparing and practicing. Palming, poor serving, and incorrect spiking were just a few of the obstacles to be overcome. For a new team the FHS girls did well. They were able to capture two of three regular season games, winning over Milligan and Exeter and bowing only to Dorchester. The girls also participated in the Hastings Chamber of Commerce Invitational in which 35 teams were entered. Unfortunately Guide Rock's more experienced team edged FHS but in a first round bout. ROGERS SHOE STORE BLUE VALLEY INN BLAKE'S MEN SHOP MCCLELLAN DRUG STORE PANCAKE JEWELRY JERRY'S SHOE SERVICE VERVAN'S YORK FLORAL COMPANY DONATIONS J. C. PENNEY DR. D. C. ANDERSON, OPTOMETRIST MC COOL DAIRY QUEEN DRS. ROEHRS ROEHRS WALTER C. O'NEAL JR. BLANCHE SOMERHALDER GRAFTON STATE BANK 34 ACTIVITIES Fairmont Concert Band Front row: S. Bellows, C. Lundberg, B. Real, V. Arent, S. Winkleman, P. O'Connor, W. Reitmeier, V. Holtmeier, P. Nelson, J. Rose; Middle row: L. Rassmussen, S. Girmus, C. Henkel, R. Ehmen, C. Kahler, G. Cowins, R. Love- grove, K. West, L. Jensen, G. Kness, D. Ekwall, J. Girmus, S. Holtmeier, P. O'Connor; Back row: D. Kinley, K. Sie- vert, S. Jensen, P. Adams, W. Chapman, P. Chapman, D. Kahler, S. Oates, M. Kahler, B. Rose, L. Chapman, L. Taylor, D. Bohling, J. Henkel, H. Daws, B. Stephenson, P. Opfer. Director: Godfrey Machal. Band Officers: Standing - Gary Kness, Vice President; Dan Bohling, President; Seated - Jann Rose, News Reporter; Peggy O'Connor, Secretary-Treasurer. Left - Fairmont's Miss Harvest of Harmony candidate, Miss Susan Bellows. B-BAND: Front row: L. Arbuck, K. Thompsen, S. Winkelman, K. McMahon, C. Smith, G. Neperman; Second row: P. Plock, M. Priefert, B. Jensen, S. Ekwall, T. Lovegrove, J. Bellows; Third row: D. Thole, K. Kinley, M. Halsey, B. Machal, C. Kahler, N. Girmus, R, Ehman, G. Machal, D. Henkel, P. Dado, G. Henkel; Fourth row: Godfrey Machal - Director, L. O'Connor, J. Softly, C. Hulse, R. Lundberg, L. Burback, M. McMahon. 1969 was an interesting and exciting year for the band. The year was started by marching in the American Legion parade in Gresham, Sept. 29. On Oct. 5, the band attended Grand Island's Harvest of Harmony, where we received a II rating in field marching competition. On Oct. 26, the band traveled to Omaha for the Omaha University Band Day. We attended an Air Force Band concert in Lincoln on Oct. 30 and enjoyed it very much. On Nov. 2, Fairmont earned a II rating at the Marching Clinic at Pershing Auditorium. Six people attended a stage band clinic at Nebraska Wesleyan University on Feb. 1, and eleven people went to a clarinet clinic in Exeter on March 10. We presented our winter band concert on Feb. 19. Nine schools participated in the Pioneer Conference Band Clinic held in Fairmont on March 25. The guest clinician was Mr. Duane Johnson of Hastings College. The District Mu- sic Contest was also held in Fairmont, on April 24-25. Fairmont earned 9 I ratings for vocal and instrumental small groups and solos. The band finished its busy season by playing for the Memorial Day service on May 30. 37 TWIRLERS: (standing) Deb Kahler, Patsy O'Connor, Pam Nelson, Sherri Girmus; ftaeeHng an dams and Chapmmi rurT laiorett Lind Chapman DRUM QUINTET - I rating - Murry Kahler, Bev Rose, Deb Kahler, Shirley Oates, Pam Adams. Fairmont Hosts Contest GIRLS' SEXTET - II rating - Sharon Smith, Deb Kahler, SOLOISTS - I ratings - P. O'Connor, vocal; D. Ekwall, vocal; Wanda Chapman, Pat O'Connor, Pam Adams, Sherri Girmus. D. Bohling, trombone; W. Reitmeier, French horn; P. Adams, tympani. STAGE BAND - I rating - (back row) M. Kahler, J. Rose, L. Chapman, Director - Godfrey Machal, R. Lovegrove, K. West, L. Jensen, G. Kness, (front row) P. Opfer, J. Girmus, B. Stephenson, S. Holtmeier, D. Ekwall, P. O'Connor, L. Taylor, D. Bohling. SOLOISTS - II ratings - Gary Kness, trum- pet; Patsy O’Connor, bass clarinet; Paula Opfer, baritone saxophone; Shirley Oates, piano; DaleKroeker, vocal. (Not pictured) MIXED CLARINET QUARTET - II rating - Patsy O’Connor, Vivian Arent, Sherri Girmus, Susan Bellows. BRASS QUARTET - I rating - Gary Kness, Lorene Jensen, Wendy Reitmeier, Dan Bohling. compliments NEBRASKA SIGNAL HILLTOP CAFE MIXED QUARTET - I rating - Dan Bohling, Wendy Reitmeier, Peggy O’Connor, Gary Kness. GIRLS TRIPLE TRIO - II rating - Barb Jorgensen, Kay Havel, Peg MIXED DUET - II rating - Deb Kahler, Dave O'Connor, Jannice Rose, Lorene Jensen, Vivian Arent, Sondra Holt- Ekwall. 39 meier, Linda Chapman, Pam Elliott. Girls' Glee Front Row: C. Jennett, S. Jensen, W. Reitmeier, M. Mizner, M. Daws, J. Rose, K. Havel, B. Jorgensen, P. O’Con- nor, P. Adams, P. O’Connor, Second Row; D. Kness, S. Bellows, J. Tucker, A. Amaral de Souza, J. Winkelman, J. Girmus, D. Sievert, S. Oates, W. Chapman, S. Smith, L. Marget, Third Row: P. Elliott, D. Kahler, S. Moul, B. Stephenson, J. Block, L. Jensen, V. Arent, L. Chapman, S. Holtmeier, K. Hall, K. Achland, B. Real, K. Ackerman, Fourth Row: J. Jennett, C. Ackland, C. Henkel, J. Plock, J. Block, S. Murrell, P. Opfer, L. Keller, L. Rassmus- sen, B. Rose, G. Gibson, S. Girmus, C. Lundberg. Mixed Chorus 40 Front Row: S. Jensen, W. Reitmeier, M. Mizner, M. Daws, J. Rose, G. Kness, D. Ekwall, K. Havel, B. Jorgen- sen, P. O’Connor, P. Adams, Second Row: S. Bellows, J. Tucker, A. Amaral de Souza, J. Winkleman, L. Taylor K. West, J. Girmus, D. Sievert, S. Oates, W. Chapman, Third Row: S. Moul, B. Stephenson, J. Block, L. Jensen' V. Arent, J. Dawes, D. Kroeker, L. Chapman, S. Holtmeier, K. Hall, K. Ackland, C. Henkel, C. Ackland, J. Block, J. Jennett, P. Opfer, G. Arbuck, C. Jensen, D. Bohling, L. Keller, L. Rassmussen, B. Rose, G. Gibson, S. Girmus, Fourth Row: c. Jennett, D. Kness, D. Kahler, P. Elliott, J. Plock, S. Murrell, P. O'Connor, K Ack- erman, L. Marget, C. Lundberg, B. Real, S. Smith. Pep Club Front Row: P. Adams, P. O’Connor, P. Elliott, K. Havel, B. Jorgensen, S. Girmus, Second Row: K. Hall, J. Block, B. Rose, J. Winkelman, J. Jennett, J. Block, P. Opfer, L. Keller, L. Rasmussen, Third Row: L. Chapman, P. O’Connor, C. Lundberg, S. Jensen, S. Oates, J. Plock, D. Kahler, S. Moul, B. Real, W. Chapman, S. Smith, Fourth Row: C. Jennett, J. Tucker, J. Rose, B. Murrell, V. Arent, W. Reitmeier. PEP CLUB OFFICERS: P. O’Connor, President; J. Rose, V-President; C. Lundberg, Ass't. Sales Captain; J. Winkel- man, Sec.-Treas.; C. Jennett, News Reporter; V. Arent, Sales Captain; L. Chapman, Sales Captain. COMPLIMENTS: GENEVA TIRE OIL COMPANY HY-WAY LANES Cheerleaders This year the Pep Club chose Janet Winkelman as their Outstanding Pep Club Member. To be eligible the girl must have 25 points. Janet gave a very interesting talk on the various activities of the Pep Club. COMPLIMENTS: YORK LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING TOM'S AND SONS The 68-69 year of the Fair- mont Pep Club started with 45 members. Six cheerleaders and seven officers were elected at the beginning to rule over the entire Pep Club. This year the Pep Club was very pleased to have with them a foreign ex- change student from Brazil, Ana Luiza Amaral de Souza. We held a tea for Ana, Mrs. Block, Janet, and Julie in honor of Ana. The Pep Club presented Ana with a Fairmont Pep Club outfit, num- erals, and chevrons. Other ac- tivities during the year were: Homecoming ceremonies. Ath- letic Banquet, and weekly pep rallies in the gym to promote school spirit throughout the school year. Bottom Row: Pam Adams, Pat O'Connor, Sherri Girmus, Middle Row: Barb Jorgensen, Kay Havel. Top Row- Head Cheerleader, Pam Elliott. Homecoming Bottom Row - Jean Girmus, LeAnn Brown, Kevin Bellows, Pam Queen-Pam Elliot, King-Gene Thomson, Kevin Bellows, Pam Adams. Second Row-Kay Havel, Queen-Pam Elliott, Paula Opfer. Adams, Robert Galusha. The 1969 HOMECOMING was held October 18, at the half-time of the Fairmont- Exeter Football game. Pam Elliot was crowned Queen and Gene Thomsen was crowned King. The first attendants were Kay Havel and John Miles. After the game the Pep-Club served a lunch to the high school students, faculty and alumni. Many long hours of work and planning went into this homecoming to make it suc- cessful. COMPLIMENTS: CUMBERLAND STYLE SHOPPE GENEVA IMPLEMENT COMPANY Freshman Attendants- Shane Reed and Paula Opfer, Junior Attendants- Rod Opfer and Jean Girmus, Crown bearer LeAnn Brown, Senior Attendants-Kay Havel and John Miles, Pam Elliott and Gene Thomsen, Crown Bearer Kevin Bellows, Sopho- more Attendants-Pam Adams and Robert Galusha. 43 Athletic Banquet Guest Speaker Mick Ziegler Guest Speaker Coach Adams Ernie Sigler Toastmistress Peg O'Connor Honorary Football Captain John Miles Honorary Basketball Captain Gene Thomson 44 compliments: BARBUR FLORAL COMPANY HIGHWAY IMPLEMENT COMPANY Athletic Banquet Royalty Bob Burback, Gene Thomsen, King- John Miles, Queen- Kay Havel, Peg O'Connor, Pam Elliott. Tiger Luv The 1969 Athletic Banquet will long be remembered by all who attended. The tables and the throne were decorated according to the theme Tiger Luv . Toastmistress for the evening was Peg O'Connor. A delicious meal was served by members of the Eighth Grade and after-wards they entertained the audience with a skit. The basketball and football awards were presented by Coach Adams. Mr. Milton pre- sented the Pep Club awards. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the royalty. The 1969 King and Queen are Kay Havel and John Miles. Following the crowning, very interesting speeches were given by the guest speakers, Mick Ziegler and Ernie Sigler. Fairmont High School certainly hopes that the 1969 Seniors have some fond memories of Tiger Luv . COMPLIMENTS: HALLS STANDARD STATION BLOCK CONSTRUCTION 45 Speech Club Standing: Gary Kness, Daniel Bohling, Kenny West, Bonnie Real, Kathy Hall, Linda Chapman, Ana Luiza Amaral de Souza, Mrs. Anderson, Seated: Dave Ekwall, Patsy O’Connor, Pam Elliott, Pam Adams, Wendy Reitmeier, and Sondra Holtmeler. DONATIONS REX PERKINS DON COOL RANDY CUDABACK TOM ARNDT HILDER JEWELRY SARAH O'BRIEN BULGRIN STORE OATES STANDARD STATION SMITH'S HARDWARE STEVE WHITEMORE JIM NEVILLE CHARLES OATES LARRY SNELL MANNING GRAIN COMPANY RUSTY'S BARBER SHOP PETE'S PLACE 46 Linda Chapman- Superior Winner of T.V. News Commentary. Pam Elliott- Fillmore County Winner of U.F.W. Speech. Speech Club Activities Oral communication is a necessary part of life, and learning to improve one's speech can be profitable and enjoyable at the same time. Hence, in speech we try to develope in our stu- dents a liking for speaking better than they ever have before. At the same time they learn the increasing importance of speech. While the main purpose, therefore, is not to produce contest winners as such, we do en- courage this and would be pleased if all could deserve a superior rating. Linda Chapman won superiors again this year on her speech entries in contest work, TV News Commentary. It just so happens that this is perhaps the most difficult and controversial category. Four sophomores, Dave Ekwall, Ken West, Patsy O'Connor, and Pam Adams, entered the speech contest with oral readings of drama. Their efforts won excellent ratings. The one-act play won an excellent at the Pioneer Conference Contest. Although it was not rated as well at the District Contest, all participants learned much from their experiences. Excellent ratings at the District Speech Contest were also won by Pam Elliott, Wendy Reitmeier, Sondra Holtmeier, Kathy Hall, and Bonnie Real. Pam Elliott was the Fillmore County Winner of the V.F.W. taped speech on FREEDOM'S CHALLENGE. In the local American Legion Speech Contest Dan Bohling placed first, Pam Elliott sec- ond, and Shirley Tucher third. Pam won third in the District American Legion Contest. Ana Luiza Amaral de Souza of Brazil entered speech class the second semester. She participated in the Pioneer Conference Speech Contest. In November, the speech club went to the York college theater and saw a play called The Skin of Our Teeth. Following the death of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a convocation was held to honor him. The speech class presented readings about different phases of his life. 47 Annual Staff Editor .........Peg O'Connor Junior Editor .... Janet Winkelman Sophomore Editor . . . Patsy O'Connor Freshman Editor..............DebKahler Grade School Editor .... Pam Adams Jr. High Editor..........Sherri Girmus Music Editor...........Wendy Reitmeier Organizations......................Bev Rose Activities........................Jean Girmus Activities ..............Shirley Oates Photographer ...............Gary Kness Senior Editor......................Kay Havel Sponsor................... Mr. O'Brien compliments: FAIRMONT DRIVE—INN WEST BROS. COMPANY 48 Kearney Scholastic Day Left Row: M. Dawes, W. Reitmeier, P. O’Connor, P. O’Connor, D. Bohling; Second Row: P. Bettger, W. Rose, K. West, J. Stephenson, R. Opfer; Third Row: L. Chapman, S. Girmus, V. Arent, B. Murrell, Mr. Garrett; Fourth Row: C. Henkel, J. Girmus, P. Adams. County Government Day COMPLIMENTS: B. B. CHEVY CHAT-N-CHEW Standing (left to right): J. Stephenson, C. Lundberg, M. Dawes, J. Winkelman, J. Girmus, S. Jen- sen; Tree (left to right): R. Pankoke, M. Kahler, S. Oates, W. Rose, P. Bettger, G. Gibson, B. Rose, R. Opfer. 49 Student Council Sitting: Shelly Winkleman, Pam Elliott, Colleen Jennett, Deb Kahler, Janet Winkleman, and Gary Kness. Standing: Gene Thomsen, Mr. Milton, and Lonnie Taylor. Not pictured John Lovegrove. Library Club Standing from left: Mrs. Anderson, Bonnie Real, Shirley Oates, Sondra Holtmeier, Shirley Jensen, Julie Block, Sitting from left: Mary Dawes, Janet Winkleman. COM PLIM ENTS: MC PECK CLEANERS DIAMOND FREIGHTWAY “O ( ) Life Around I'd take a brick wall anyday--over some of our oppo- nents. Spirit?????? Let's hear it!!! compliments: HASSLER FEED COMPANY, HUBBARD DEALER ALFRED A. JORGENSEN, POSTMASTER And if you don't behave—we'll take your silverware too!! 52 Fairmont High Fairmont athletes are down to earth people. No, Tom, it's your turn to say grace. Taylor, don’t you use Ban? No, Rod—that lesson was about the boy who stuck his finger in a dike! COMPLIMENTS: FARMERS COOP ECKERDTS SERVICE Wendy, who scared you?? 53 More of the Same Quick take the picture--he might get serious! 54 Refereeing is Easy-Just close both eyes and blow! Whoops where are the players? This won’t hurt a bit—at least not for very long! GRADES Sixth Grade Bottom Row: Kathleen Daws, Clayton Mizner, Thomas Lovegrove, Jackie Softley, Kim Thompsen, Pam Dado. Second Row: Linda Arbuck, Cynthia Hulse, Steve Elliott, Don Marget, Robert Murrell, Roger Lundberg, Steve Thomsen, Mrs. Plock. Third Row: Kevin Kinley, Godfrey Machal, Charles Komarek, Cynthia Smith, Mary Helen Hall, Jamey Pankoke, Mary Ellen Priefert, William Bauman. Non-pictured: Barbara Jacobsen, Corine Rachow, Patrice Reed, Alan Johnson, Dalynn Wolsleben. Fifth Grade 56 Bottom Row: Jay Snodgrass, Bernard Judy, Sharon Ekwall, Kelly McMahon, Kim Kahler, Glenda Neperman, Debra Bristol, Mike Hall. Second Row: Marcia Smith, Beth Machal, Dean Henkel, Steve Metzger, Kelly Thompsen, Cindy Jacobsen, Jeri Wettstead, Billy Jensen, Mark Bleach, Mrs. Coon. Third Row: Deraid Nelson, Richard Thole, Mark Schepers, Boyd Holtmeier, Pam Plock, Joyce Block, Mary Halsey. Fourth Grade Bottom Row: Carol Priefert, Patrick Kahler, Donald Bristol, Jimmy Jacobsen, Timothy Bleach, Kathy Whitehead. Second Row: Kathy Ehmen, Kim Dado, David Koozer, Clark Rasmussen, Jerry Marget, Mr. Ahrens. Not-pictured: Robert Lovegrove, Ray Johnson, Gretch Barnes. Third Grade Bottom Row: Crystal Hulse, Joe Daws, Jan Snodgrass, Daniel Neperman, Linda Softley, Nancy Thole, Brad Wett- stead. Second Row: Terry MacGowan, Karen Kness, David Cassidy, Rhonda Whitehead, Julie Snodgrass, Jeff Isaacson, Mrs. West. Third Row: Mark Towman, Brenda Arbuck, Susan Kelch, Charlene Brown, Randy Arbuck, Mike Smith, Shelley Moul. 57 Second Grade Bottom Row: Cathy Reed, James Snodgrass, Tom Kahler, LeRoy Plock, Trenda Nun, Jennifer Thompsen. Second Row: Joan Snodgrass, Shannon McMahon, Crena Benorden, Dianne Gilliam, Theresa Bauman, Don Korbelik, Jeff Barnhold. Third Row: Julie Murrell, Billy Softley, J.R. Moul, John Krejci, DeAnna Smith, Linda Priefert, Mike Ehmen, Mrs. Richter. Not-pictured: Jon Jonson, Larry Nutz, Robert Roper. First Grade Bottom Row: Brian Moul, Sherry Pendergast, Laurie Wettstead, Susan Galaway, Linda Logan, Susan Rieger Desiree Johnson, Melanie Moul. Second Row: Roger Nun, Dana Galusha, Robert Beavers, Steven Koozer, Allen 58 Quick, Randy Whitehead, Cindy Reed, Kim Komarek, Leanne Brown. Third Row: Mark Schiel, Beth Nichols Brad Moul, Donna Vodicka, Randy Ehmen, Theresa Komarek, Kevin Bellows, David Swartz, Mrs. Neperman. Kindergarten Bottom Row: Randy Nutz, Shelly Berggren, Jimmy Pendergast, Francine Jacobsen, DeAnne Komarek, Rose Mizner, Douglas Schiel. Second Row: Mrs. Richards, Sheryl Krejci, Stacey Reed, Joel Snodgrass, Mark Benorden, Dale Kor- belik, Robbie Day, Julie Roper. Third Row: Christine Koca, Cheryl Paar, Susan Jacobsen, Kevin Koozer, Danny Brawitt, David Smith, Billy Ehmen. Autographs 59 An eventful year to remember. . . . President Richard Mixon strikes campaign sock it to 'em' pose with comedy team of Dan Rowan and Dick Martin 2f)Back-diving Dick Fosbury sets high jump record in the Olympics. £$ jaPro-football player Rosie Greer helps subdue assassin Sirhan. proteJtjft ftibi frojM angry crowd, ajter Sen Robert Kennedy is shot Months earlier. Dr Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 4. Disillusion begins to wither the ranks of hippies as the self- styled “love generation is degraded by drugs and disease 5. Miss America 1969 is Judith Anne Ford from the state of Illinois. 6. A historic space venture was the moon-orbit flight of Apollo 8 by astronauts James Lovell. William Anders, and Frank Borman 7. The war in Vietnam against international communism became the longest conflict ever fought by United States military forces. 8. Mankind marveled as more than 75 heart transplants were per- formed. Hope also rose for the development of a mechanical heart 9. Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. J9. widow of President John F. Ken- nedy. weds Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Socrates Onassis. 62. 10. Capt Lloyd Bucher and his 82-man crew of the captured USS Pueblo were free after months of brutal internment in North Korea. 11. The striking teachers' union disrupted the fall term opening of New York City's public school system 12. AI K aline swung a big bat as the Detroit Tigers came from be- hind to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in World Series play. 13. Wearing their national colors. Czechs protested in vain when Russia invaded to suppress a liberal-minded government. Picture credits: U S. Navy and UP! Ill WALSWORTH Marcum . Mo., { $.A