Hemingford High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Hemingford, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1969 volume:

ACTION ’69 VOLUME XVI HEMINGFORD HIGH SCHOOL HEMINGFORD, NEBRASKA 2 FOREWORD Action! Ready to go! Where’s my paper? We’re late! Have you seen him lately? Oh, no, what are we going to do? Hurry! Have you done your term paper yet? That test was terrible! Hidden beneath all the jabber of routine, the scurry to meet deadlines and time limits, lurk the ideas and re- actions that will shape tomor- row’s world. As small goals are achieved, young people gradually learn the differences between conformity and indiv- idualism, distinctions between thinking and knowing and whether or not it is always best to stand independently. TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page 1 Table of Contents 2 Introduction 4 What Do We Do? 7 Who Are We? 39 Where Are We Going? 80 3 Learning to make the most efficient use of the facilities, knowledge, and perseverance at their dis- posal is a prime concern with students. They real- ize the necessity of thrift as they try to budget their time among many varied interests. But activities cannot hold the sole de- mand upon their efforts; classroom assignments are the primary reasons for formal education, which can open so many doors to hopes, dreams, and ambitions. They can become realities only when each individual reaches the time when he is willing and even ea- ger to work more than forty hours a week, or whatever the minimum requirements are. Those extra little efforts have always seemed to distin- guish the leaders from the thousands of follow- ers, so the student must his goal unfailingly in mind, pace for it in his every action, and always remain on course, when the way seems rough, or even unconquerable. Polarity, or action and reaction, we meet in every part of nature; in darkness and light; in heat and cold; in the ebb and flow of waters; in male and female. by Ralph Waldo Emerson THANKS Serving on the last school board for HHS Dis- trict 18 are John Wiltsey, secretary and elected members Dale Wood, Marie Roes, and Charles Anderson. With the completion of this school year, a re-organization district of seven rural districts and the city school will no longer exist as such, but will comprise Box Butte County School District 10. GO TO BOARD CATS SHOW POWER, BUT HARRISBURG Larry Sweet coached the HHS Bob- cats for the first time September 13, pulling the Bobcats out for a thirty-one to nothing win. The first touchdown of the year was a one yard plunge over right guard by fullback Bill Hebbert. Bruce Engel was named Back of the Week for making three of the five touchdowns, for a strong defense. Ron Meradith was tabbed Line- man of the Week for fine defensive play. HAY SPRINGS The Big Red took their second win even though the Hawks were ahead in statistics. In the counting score, the Cats came ahead 19-0. The Coach gave Bruce Engel Back of the Week nod. Bruce made all of Hem- ingford’s touchdowns and averaged 22.6 yards of gain for six carries. Tom Gasseling was named Lineman of the Week because of his fine defen- sive and offensive play. He also made one point by kicking the PAT. FALTER AS INJURIES HIT RUSHVILLE Rushville Longhorns handed the Hem- ingford Bobcats their first taste of defeat with a 19-0 victory. Coach Sweet named Rick Benda as Lineman of the Week. He earned the honor because of his outstanding defen- sive work, and offensive job. Dann Reynolds was named Back of the Week, primarily for his continuing fine job on defense, a seldom-miss tack- ier in the secondary and ball-hawking pass defender. MINATARE The Indians overpowered the faltering Bobcats with a score of 33-0. The beef and depth of the visitors was just too much for the injury—riddled Big Red to cope with. Ron Meradith was a terror on de- fense, getting several Minatare runners for losses and also blocking a field goal attempt. Again, Reynolds was named for Back of the Week, with his excellent job on defense in the backfield as line- backer. 9 Taken up by the mystery of the roar- stare in amazement at the fantasy of ing fire, Bob Delsing and Lynette Haas the memorable event. TEARS OF JOY, DEFEAT Left: Jerry Kiester and Cathy Johnson. surround the Homecoming King Bob Right: Bruce Engel and Barb Becker Delsing and Queen Lynette Haas. Coach Sweet sets the boxes ablaze to start one of the biggest bonfires in H.H.S. history. Homecoming 68 highlighted the action of fall activities. Students will always cherish the memories of pre- paration that came to a climax in one short day. They worked faithfully at collecting boxes for weeks before and their efforts resulted in H.H.S.’s big- gest bonfire. On Friday afternoon students watched eagerly as the Pep Club Pres- ident and the H-Club Secretary crowned Bob Delsing and Lynette Haas. School spirit hit its peak during the big game on Friday night. After the game students had an enjoyable evening at the Homecoming Dance. Yes, Homecoming 68 will hold the memories of happiness and sorrow; these memories will always be cher- ished by the students who took part. REIGN OVER HOMECOMING St. Agnes Homecoming for the Bobcats was spoiled by the Crusaders as they were beaten by a score of 13-6. For the third time Ron Meradith ob- tained the honor, “lineman of the week”. Coach Sweet labeled Ron for his effective efforts on the defensive front. Bob Smith also made news by being named “back of the week”. The Bobcat speedster scored the only touchdown and carried the ball for the most offensive yardage. i GRIDSTERS MORRILL Lions swept the Cats 40-0, both teams being hampered by a cold after- noon. In Coach Sweet’s opinion, Merrill was the best-coached team that the Bobcats had played to date that season. Hudson and Hebbert received top honors for the Cats, due to their mas- terful performance. On a broken play during the Crawford game, Jerry Kiester runs around the end to fight for a short gain. CRAWFORD The invading Rams swept the Bobcats with a 38-20 loss for the home team. Kiester and Benda were given stars of the week honors. Rick, a stal- wart in the line for the past three weeks, was noted for his steady performan- ces in blocking and tack- ling. Jerry came in to spark the team and limited Ram yardage and scoring while producing three touch- downs. Smith made 6 points while Gasseling and Hebbert each made one try point. SIDNEY ST. PAT’S In a game played in honor of Mike Walker, the Cats won, 33-6, ending the season with a 3-5 rec- ord. Bob Smith and Kiester came up with 13 pt. each. Hudson made 6, Salomon produced 1. Benda led the fine de- fensive effort Friday with tackling and a tough offen- sive game at center. WORK FOR VARSITY RECORD WE THEY 31 Harrisburg 00 19 Hay Springs 00 00 Rushville 19 00 Minatare 33 6 St. Agnes 13 20 Crawford 38 00 Merrill 40 33 Sidney 6 Below: The B-squad plays their last game, only to lose 8-0. Right: Ba- SPIRIT B-SQUAD RECORD WE THEY 7 Hay Springs 16 7 Rusville 7 14 St. Agnes 00 00 Minatare 8 ruth, Coach of the B-squad, dis- cusses a play. HAY SPRINGS Hemingford reserves lost the opener of the four game season with a 16-0 loss to the Hay Springs reserves. The Bobkittens scored the first touchdown and also made the PAT on a run. The Hawks scored on two safties, tackling Junior quarterback Mike Hudson in the end zone. The late scoring of two Hay Springs touchdowns finalized the score. ST. AGNES The H.H.S. Bobkits defeated their cross-country rival, the Crusaders, with a run-away victory of 14-0. The Kittens hit pay dirt with jaunts by Bill Smith and Rod Planansky. The young cats obtained the victory by playing an outstanding game of ball control and maintaining a superior defense, led by the aggressive- ness of sophomore, John Garcia. RUSHVILLE The Bobkittens claimed a moral vic- tory in their second game by a 7-7 tie with Rushville. The Bobkits had a very successful night on the ground offense while Rushville’s yardage was mostly in the air. The Bobkittens scored on a fum- ble recovered by Bill Smith on the 20. Dennis Honstein made the touchdown. The Longhorns scored on a 20 yard run in the third period. MINATARE The last game of the season for the Bobkittens turned out to be a loss. The Minatare Indians went on the war path and dropped Bill Smith, the quarterback, for a safety late in the third period. Later in the fourth quarter Minatare gained 60 yards in 10 plays to score on a 20 yard pass. The PAT was blocked by Dann Reynolds, leaving the score 8-0. 13 The eleven Senior members to discuss fund-raising activi- of the Hemingford H-Club ties to support athletic films, gather for a Pepsi-Pizza party Football films were made possible through the combined efforts of H-Club members in financing the Pepsi-Pizza supper and dance. Another highlight of the year was the Home- coming Dance, which was also sponsored by the boys in H-Club. H-Club is made up of boys who have lettered in any sport. Bruce Engel is President, Jerry Kiester Vice-President, Robert Yellow Hair Secretary-Trea- surer, and Larry Sweet, Sponsor. H-CLUB SHOWS HONOR WHILE BAND ENTERTAINS March—2-3-4, march —2-3-4, stay in line, keep in step, watch where you are going. Drum Majorette Linda Golka, called out the instructions in the crisp, autumn air as the band students practiced intri- cate maneuvers and notes for competition at Band Day in Rapid City this fall. Work proved worthy as the Hemingford Bobcat Band received 2nd place in the competition of Class C bands in surrounding schools. Four home football games and the Box Butte County Fair Parade com- pleted the 196 8 HHS Marching Band Season. A group of the H.H.S. March- ing Band prepares for a quick rehearsal before performing during half time at one of the Bobcats’ home games. 14 Student Council member, Roger Mazanec, confers with Honor Student Council and Honor Soci- Society initiates Karen Messersmith and Bruce Coplen. ety officers compare report cards. H.S. TOPS LIST - S.C. GOVERNS Honor Society members are carefully planning the initiation of upcoming junior members. Members of the Student Council are discussing their order of gold honor cords for the new members of the Honor So- ciety. Character, scholarship, leadership, service—these are the key words upon which the National Honor Society is based. In order to be chosen as a mem- ber of the Honor Society, a student must maintain an average of 90 or above. He must also exhibit the other necessary qualities before he will be initiated into the organization. The Student Council is the voice of the student body. Its main function is to act as mediator be- tween the administration and the students. The sponsor, Mr. Lyle Fodnes, and president, Bruce Engel, work togeth- er to promote harmony in the organization. Perhaps one of the busiest committees in the council is the courtesy committee whose respon- sibility is to send flowers and cards to students who are hospitalized during the school term. is Top brass make plans for the Pheasant Feed. Mrs. Headden lends a hand. FFA-FHA WORK The FFA pin shows the Future Farmers' emblem connected to a symbol of office. The FHA pin shows the Future Home- makers' emblem connected to the letters FHA. The Future Homemakers of America is an organization for girls formed to teach the importance of working as a member of a home and a member of a community. To learn the importance of working toward certain goals, the members may work for degrees. This year Sylvia Klemke and Denice Pipitt received both their Junior and Chapter degrees. Jan Moeller, Janna Dee, and Sandra Davis received their Junior degrees. Peggy Moeller and Linda Roes were elected to the offices of District Degree Chair- man and District Treasurer, respectively. Sylvia Klemke rated in the top three creed speakers at the District Creed Speaking Con- test. For FHA Week, March 24-29, the girls planned various activities. FHA helped spon- sor the FFA-FHA Pheasant Feed and served the Pine Ridge Teachers’ Dinner. Janny Moel- 1 ler and Linda Roes represented Hemingford at the State Convention. Mrs. Robison, sponsor of the local FHA chapter, received her B.S. degree from the University of Nebraska and attended Chad- ron State. She teaches vocational homemak- ing. Her favorite hobbies are sewing, knitting, and camping. 16 The “chow line” hurriedly builds up. The mess hall serves pheasant. HAND IN HAND The Future Farm- ers of America’s pur- pose is to prepare young men for an occupation in farming. All mem- bers of vocational agri- cultural classes are re- quired to join the local FFA Chapter. The Hemingford Chapter took part in many judging contests. The delegates to State Convention were Kent Frost and Dave Dar- veau. The Dusty Rangers were lead by Ron Sal- omon, Rick Benda, Tom Gasseling, Rich Kriz, Dana Sorenson, Bob Delsing, Ken Hennings, and Ron Meredith. Mr. Lee Messer- smith, the local FFA ad- visor, received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Ne- braska. 17 When faced against high colds Bruce En- gel makes two against Chadron Assump- tion. Hemingford Cager opened the 1968-1969 sea- son with three quick de- fenses, looking good in the first game but having more difficulty in the following two oppositions they faced. The game with the Hay Springs Hawks could have easily went either way. A few tough breaks at the wrong times held the Cats back, causing a defeat by a score of fifty- four to fifty-five. The following Tuesday night the Cats were not ready for the high-spirited Panthers. Bob Smith, second year let- The Cats won this game terman shoots a jump shot 59-37. against the Sidney St. Pats. 18 In Hemingford’s win against Hudson passes the ball off Chadron Assumption, Mike on a fast break. Cold floor play and poor shooting told the tale. The Cats made four out of twenty-seven shots in the first half and committed twenty-seven turnovers in the entire game. In the first game of 1969 the Cats lost to Hay Springs 70 to 62 in over- time. The loss was due to twenty-seven personal fouls committed by the Cats. Coach Larry Sweet and his Bobcats had a very good week. The Cats de- feated the Sidney St. Pats team with a good margin of 59-37. Then the Cats came back with another exciting win when they de- feated Chadron Assump- tion, 53 to 51. LACK OF SKILL, POISE Bobcats had the lead in the third quarter of play but could not hold on to it and were defeated 37 to 44. According to HHS Coach Larry Sweet, the game with the Indians could not have been won even if the turnovers for the night were disre- garded. The Bobcats caught their fourth loss of the season when the Long- horns stampeded to a 90-56 victory over the Cats. The Cats had a number of tough breaks in the first quarter but came back in the last three quarters still not able to close the gap. The Bobcats left the old year 1968 with a perfect score of 0-5. The fifth loss of the year came at the hand of St. Agnes with a score of 50 to 41. Jerry Kiester eyes the to shoot against the basket as he prepares tall Crawford Rams. 19 Bayard’s defense made it almost im- possible for the Cats to get a shot off under the basket. Minatare had the great advantage of height over the Bobcats, and were get- ting the most rebounds and tip-ins under both baskets. The last home game for 7 seniors was a defeat as the Crawford Rams came to conquer the Bobcats 81-56, the Cats had a rough start, and by the time they came to life the game was at a fal- tering end. The Bobcats lost their twelfth game in 14 to the Bayard Tigers. Tigers and Cats were tied 17 all going into the fate- ful period. 1st year school board member, Mr. Gene Coplen with his wife and daughter watches his son anxiously at a thrilling basketball game. Mr. Coplen, cashier at the Bank of Hemingford, is an avid follower of school activities at HHS. The Hemingford Bobcats ventured into the North Platte Valley only to find defeat. The Cats were defeated 60-37 by the Morrill Lions. This was the seventh loss of nine games played. It broke a two game winning streak. The loss was due to inaccurate shooting along with an un- coordinated team. Cats caught two more losses in the Panhandle C Southern Division Play- offs. They were downed by the Tigers in the opener game with a score of 59-39, and walloped in the next night’s consolation game against Minatare Indians, 70-45. HHS CAGERS Bob Smith puts up a shot against Chadron As- sumption to raise the score two points. It was a tight ball game in the 1st, 3rd and 4th periods but the Bobcats let down in the second period to give the Tigers their needed edge. The final score was 74-66. The second time around with the Rams was almost as disasterous to the Bobcats as the first. The Cats had a number of bad passes and turnovers that cost them the game. This game finished the Cats regular season with a 2-12 record, with the Dis- trict Class C playoffs left. The 1968-69 Basketball season end- ed when the Rushville Longhorns elimina- ted the determined Bobcats in the first round of the District Playoffs held at Scottsbluff. The game ended in a score of 76-53 it was a closer game than the score in- dicates as both teams were at a deadlock at half time. WORK; IMPROVE VARSITY RECORD WE THEY 54 Hay Springs 55 44 Minatare 63 37 Chadron 44 56 Rushville 90 41 St. Agnes 50 62 Hay Springs 70 59 St. Pats 37 53 Chadron 51 37 Morrill 60 39 Bayard 59 45 Minatare 70 56 Crawford 81 66 Bayard 74 53 Crawford 71 53 Rushville 76 Student Managers Tom Gas- seling and Bob Delsing above left are caught in the act while Dennis Honstein and Ralph Price above, prepare for the next game by clean- ing out the cage. 21 One of the finer points of the 1968-1969 basket- ball season was the rec- ord of the junior Cats. The reserves squad fin- ished the season in grand style by winning eight and losing four. The junior varsity showed power early by having wins in the first eight games, but the fast pace failed to hold up as they lost four games in a row to finish the season. During the season the B-squad de- feated Hay Springs and C hadron Assumption twice a piece. The follow- ing teams were beaten by the Cats once: St. Agnes, Sidney St. Pats, Minatare, and Rushville. The junior varsity failed to defeat three teams—Bayard, Morrill and Crawford, the Rams defeating them twice. This was a poor finish for a good start. Bill Smith shoots for the last kits won with a score of 69- two points of the Heming- 47. ford Assumption game. Bob- BB PROSPECTS B-SQUAD RECORD WE THEY 61 Hay Springs 42 67 Minatare 61 60 Assumption 38 46 Rushville 42 48 St. Agnes 38 67 Hay Springs 34 59 St. Pats 34 69 Assumption 47 42 Morrill 57 52 Crawford 66 48 Bayard 55 55 Crawford 74 22 Mr. Don Baruth, HHS reserves coach, headed the junior cats to a season record of 8-4. LOOK ENCOURAGING 23 Above Jan Schledewitz practices standing on her head with the assistance of Terry Ramsey. Karen Prochazka is about to do a forward roll as Karen Danbom coaches her. Tumbling was added to the curriculum this year with Larry Sweet as coach. Above are the 1968-69 varsity cheer- leaders Lynette Haas, Barbara Beck- er, Linda Roes, and Janet Gordon. GIRLS BOOST SPIRIT Reserve cheerleaders are Mary Ann Wood, Garlea Fisher, One of the primary responsibilities of Vicki Hansen, Debbi Lucas, and Cheri Hansen. the Pep Club is to promote “spirit”. 24 The Hemingford Pep Club is a club for those girls who are willing to devote much of their time and energy to cheer the Bobcat teams to victory in basket- ball and football. Any girl may be a member of the HHS Pep Club if she has passing grades in at least four subjects. If a member’s grades are failing, she will not be in- cluded in the activities until she brings her grades up. The officers for 1968-69 were: Lyn- ette Sedlak, Sylvia Klemke, Mary Dar- veau, and Peggy Moeller. PEP CLUB MEANS SPIRIT This year the Pep Club sold balloons at the Home- coming football game, sold Bobcat pennants, sponsored a bake sale, and had a cake walk at the Penny Carnival. They also held a Pep Club Dance on March 7. Mary Dar- veau and Dennis Honstein were elected HHS Girlfriend and Boyfriend. The varsity cheerleaders awarded a spirit jug to the class that yelled the loudest at the pep rallies. This in- creased the school spirit to a striking pitch for the Bob- cats. The Pep Club backed the boys at all of their games. Sometimes all the yelling seemed to be in vain, but “We Love You Bobcats” still echoed across the field of play. The annual Pep Club Ban- quet on May 14 held many surprises for the Pep Club girls. Suspense mounted as the old” cheerleaders searched dutifully for the new squad. Even Swami, Barb Becker, couldn’t foretell. 25 ACTION IS “69” THEME During journalism class senior students painfully learned to write captions, body copy and headlines, crop pictures and produce balanced layout designs for the annual production, under the supervision, guid- ance, and instruction of Mr. Lyle Fodnes. Kathi Robison and Linda Golka share the responsibilities of being co-editors for the year- book, “Action 69”. Other class members chose the sections on which they wanted to work, and now have the op- portunity to put their classroom knowledge into practical use and ap- plication. Mary Darveau, advertising contestant, won third place in the Silver Key Journalism Contest held in Lincoln. Bill Hebbert, editorial contestant, and Karen Messersmith, editorial and news feature contestant, were not among the top three in their divisions of the contest. Students in the journalism de- partment are diligently writing and proof-reading captions for the 1969 yearbook. ROOM 117 hhs JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT )------ •Hi F ELM£ I 26 SPEECH OPENS DOORS Speech and journalism help the stu- dent to develop freedom of expression. This year the students are privileged to make use of video tape equipment, ob- tained through Unit 17, to help them to develop poise before an audience. The speech class also has several sessions in the study of the humanities. They view such great works as Doll's House” and “Our Town.” These sessions are presented to further the student’s cultural background. Kathi Robison demonstrates her ability of putting on make-up for a penny carnival project. V Mr. Lyle Fodnes, the principal at Hemingford, has many varied duties. Besides teaching Speech 11 and 12 and English 11, he acts as guidance counsel- or for the school. Mr. Fodnes is also kept busy through the sponsoring of the Student Council, the Honor Society, and the Dramatics Club. Speech students give minute spots to develop their speaking skills. 27 STUDENTS ARE ON THE AIR This year the speech students are responsible for recording a weekly radio program. Each student is required to hand in a radio story. These stories are care- fully edited and recorded. The main recorder for Hemingford High School is senior speech student Jerry Kiester. Above he is shown in one of his many sessions of preparing the radio program for its broadcast over KCOW radio on Tuesday afternoon at 4:30. There are times when they encounter problems; but overall the speech class is quite successful in completing the program for Hemingford High School. One of many radio stories that are covered by senior speech students is the presentation given by State Patrol- man, Paul Manley. He explained what to do in case of a robbery or an accident. The junior students also attended. Fol- lowing the presentation, Mr. Manley an- swered any of the questions which the students who were interested desired to ask. 28 SPEECH II EDITS PAPER The members of the Speech II class publish the Feline bi-weekly as a class project. The Feline is the HHS newspaper which contains articles on school and community activities, editorials and special fea- tures; written, edited, and published by the class members. The editor’s position is set up on a volunteer basis, and assisted by three co- editors. The student who writes the publications weekly editorial is in turn the editor for the next pa- per. 29 Although learning the long lines of a dra- matic play is a hard job, the play could not go on if it weren’t for the stage and make-up crews putting forth much time and effort. The stage crew arranges the stage setting, paints the flats, sweeps, hangs and focuses the lighting, smoothes the rough edges, and makes sure that all borrowed furniture is re- turned. The make-up crew practices on each other, or on members of the stage crew, as the pic- ture to the left shows. The main goal of the make-up crew is to apply make-up evenly and effectively. They have the responsibility of making teen-age actors and actresses look as though they are much older. Mr. Lyle Fodnes has devoted much of his time to the direction of three plays cast this year. The dramatics club presented them to the students in afternoon matinees, and to the public in evening performances. STARS ARE BORN Kenny Hennings sits very impatiently as Peggy Moeller and Ruth Gresens practice applying stage make-up. Mike Baer, Denice Pipitt, and Rick Benda are rehearsing attentively for the open- ing night of the play, Mr. Angel”. Jerry Kiester practices his part in a dramatic scene, or is he merely asleep on the job? 30 ACTORS RECEIVE AWARDS Roger Gomez Mazanec paints a flat in preparation for Mr. Angel.” The first dramatic production of the year, presented in December, was the all-school play, “Mr. Angel”, sponsored by the Junior Class. Winners of Elmer Night awards for their performance in “Mr. Angel” were Kathy Robison—Best Actress, Jerry Kiester—Best Actor, Linda Golka—Best Supporting Actress, and Tom Gasseling—Best Supporting Actor. In March the Dramatics Club presented their contest play, Dust of the Road”, at the Panhandle C and District Speech Contests. For their performances at the contests, Kathy Robison and Jerry Kiester received the top acting awards. The third play to be presented by the Dra- matics Club was the three act farce comedy, “Here Comes Charlie”, sponsored by the Se- nior Class. This was the longest play ever casted at H.H.S. and the students worked hard at portraying the hillbillies, Irishmen, and high society people and their mode of talk. Students receiving recognition at Elmer Night for “Here Comes Charlie” were Judy Hennings—Best Actress, Jerry Kiester—Best Actor, Sylvia Klemke—Best Supporting Act- ress, and Rick Benda—Best Supporting Act- or. 31 HHS TRACKSTERS WORK Above left is junior Mike Hudson talking to Ledger editor Arnold Kuhn after Mike’s win in the 880 yard dash. The finish is shown on the right. Mike also placed second in the 440 yard dash with a time of 51.3 which broke the school record of 52 seconds set in 1959 by Delbert Wyland. Mike quali- fied for the state track meet in Kearney in the 440 and 880 yard dashes. To the left are seniors Milo Yellow Hair and Tom Nelson, who both throw the discus for the HHS track team. At the districts Milo’s throw was only 5 in. short of the school record. Tom’s effort measured 118 feet, 7 3A inches. £ I 32 AND SWEAT FOR HONORS Above is one of the biggest point-makers of the track season, Hemingford’s 880 yard relay team. The team consisted of junior Bob Smith shown here receiving the baton from another junior Mike Hudson. Sophomore Dann Reynolds and senior Jerry Kiester completed the team. The foursome won the 880 yard relay trophy at the Chadron C Club Invitational as Hemingford won the meet for the Third consecutive year. The relay team failed to qualify for the State track meet this year. Coach Sweet with his trusty stop- watch, shades, and ballcap times district events. At right is senior letterman Jerry Kiester finishing the last leg of the 880 yard relay in the district track meet held in Bay- ard. The Cats finished 5th overall with 19 points. In the course of the season the HHS trackmen took part in six track meets, Bayard Invitational, Scottsbluff relays, Chadron High C Club Invitational, Pan- handle “C” meet, Mitchell In- vitational, and District. At the seasons end Coach Sweet let- tered three seniors, two juniors and seven sophomores. Three freshmen made up the total of sixteen lettermen. The future of track at Hemingford High School looks bright with the young talent coming up. 33 Above John Garcia and Marty Tschacher pack the medicine kit for a track meet. Marty is a student manager while John is on the track team, but is eager to help whenever he can. Mike Brost, above right, finished third in the Mile run at District. Mike missed going to State by one place. At right, Mike is being aided by his brother, Tim, and Chuck Messersmith after his run. Below left is Robert Milo Yellow Hair, starter for the two mile relay team, and honorary track captain. Bob Coplen, below center, and Kenny Hucke, below right, are members of the mile relay team, which took sixth at the District Track Meet. 34 GIRLS FINISH STRONG Forming the backbone for the ’69 track season include seniors, Sylvia Klemke, 880, Phyllis Roberts, discus; Linda Roes, 440; and Lynette Sedlak, sprints. The girls participated in five meets, qualifying 10 gals for letters. Freshmen include Karen Danbom, 440; Pat Del- sing, sprints; and Mary Ann Wood, 220; Sophomores, Vicki Hansen, 220; Karen Prochazka, hurdles; with Jan Schledewitz the only junior. Above Sylvia Klemke receives the baton from Lynette Sedlak in the record breaking 440 yard relay team with the time of 54.1. Phyllis Roberts, left, broke the school discus record with a throw of 90T0V2. Karen Prochazka, bottom left, broke the record co- held by herself and cousin Janet Prochazka in the 50 yard hurdles with a time of 7.8. Jan Schledewitz, bottom right, runs through a 50 yard dash. Jan was point leader for the girls with 49 points. President, Sylvia Klemke, Barb Becker, Phyllis Roberts, and Linda Roes, GAA officers, aid by asks for volunteers to listening and offering suggestions at a meeting, make plans. GAA PROMOTES GIRLS' ti •'•«I.- Girls receive recognition for track. Vincent Rosenberger and Lyle Speer, President and Vice-President of the school board, buy GAA raffle tickets. Mr. Baruth gives a few pointers at a meeting. The Girls’ Athletic Associa- tion is an organization for those girls taking part in sports. Sportsmanship, ability, and teamwork are the goals of the GAA girls. This year the girls held cake raffles at the half time of basketball games. The money will be used in the fut- ure to purchase the girls’ track uniforms. The officers for the 68-69 year were Sylvia Klemke, Barb Becker, Phyllis Roberts, and Linda Roes. The lucky number merits a cake. 36 Volleyball is a sport of action and control. It re- quires the players to be at any position in their zone at any given time. Lynette Sedlak, Janet Gordon, Peggy Moeller, Barb Becker, Linda Roes, and Sylvia Klemke made up the Varsity squad for this year. Janny Moeller served as a substitute in the team. Often the games were close, but defeat was the end result. The Bobkits did not lose all the games, however, for they saw Hay Springs, Sidney, and O’Neill go down to defeat. SPORTS Sylvia Klemke, captain, pre- pares to spike against St. Pats. The top picture illustrates the importance of team- work in any sport. Each player must know his part in order to contribute to the team effort. The bottom picture shows Coach Baruth and his players in a time out. In a break such as this the coach can discuss the errors made in play, hoping that im- provement can be made. Knowing your responsibility is an important asset to victory. 37 MUSIC RINGS IN HHS Although more stress is placed on the academic portion of a student’s schooling, an ap- preciation of fine arts is neces- sary for the development of char- acter. The students of Heming- ford High receive their cultural background through Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus, and Band, all dir- ected by Arnold Quinonez. Band consists of 46 mem- bers ranging from the 7th to the 12th grade. Mixed Chorus has 64 members while Girls’ Glee has 42. The members practice both classical and popular selections. Two concerts and a district con- test climaxed the year’s activities. 38 SENIORS TAKE ACTIVITIES As these 39 Seniors come to the end of their high school years, they have mixed emotions and memories. Because of homework and personal frictions the years seem to pass by slowly. But now that it is coming to an end they long to be included once again. During the last four years they have comple- ted their required sub- jects which include: 30 hours of English, 20 hours each of math, social stu- dies, and science, adding up to a total of 160 hours. As Seniors they are of- fered Trig, Algebra II, Home Ec., Voc. Ag., Bookkeeping, Office Prac- tice, Band, Mixed Chorus, and Girls’ Glee. These plus many extra-curricu- lar activities keep most of the Seniors very busy, each loving every minute of it. When these Seniors entered the doors last fall they felt no different than they did any other year. Except now they are the Seniors, the lead- Seniors in Speech 12, lis- tened intently to Mary Dar- veau giving her March of Dimes speech. In the rush of sentiment at the Pep Club Banquet, Lynette Haas forgot to put on her shoes. IN STRIDE ers, the ones to be looked up to. They are the up- per classmen, there to set the examples for the rest of the student body. Af- ter the first week the rou- tine of school begins, it is certainly different from the summer, but a wel- come change. They talk to some of the kids they haven’t seen all summer Senior boys enjoyed a typical picnic supper at Lynette’s home. Michael Joseph Baer Barbara Jean Becker Rick William Benda Pattie Ann Carey and remember the good old days, but they also look forward to the new and exciting ones. Per- haps they will get to know other’s and gain more true friends. As the Seniors walk down the halls they see many new faces among the old ones. Just by looking at the Freshmen’s troubled faces, they may remember their freshman year when they were frightened of the unknown kids, classes, and teach- ers. They begin to realize, they are the SENIORS! 41 Chosen to lead their class dur- ing their final year were Bruce Engel—president, Rick Benda —vice-president, Tom Gassel- ing—secretary, and Ron Salo- mon—treasurer. Here they en- joy the prom banquet. The seniors are in the spotlight. This is the year the knowledge they ac- quire will lead them along the road of tomorrow. They have to solve prob- lems which will require them to work hand in hand with others. Failure will come their way but they must start again and suc- ceed. They can not be satisfied by taking the easy way out; their goals must be set high to ensure a bright and happy future. These seniors are playing the game of life, in order for them to win they must stand on their own two feet and fight for what they be- lieve in. This seems to be what Terry Ramsey did as Mary Annette Darveau Robert Wayne Delsing Bruce Eugene Engel 42 Thomas Andrew Gasseling Linda Susan Golka Ruth Ann Gresens SENIORS TRY HARDER other gain this knowledge to put them on the winning side. Judy Hennings is helping Tom Nelson with a problem, which shows that youth can and will help each other in their time of need. They are America’s hopes and dreams for the future. The challenge is theirs and they will meet it with well developed minds and undaunted courage. Their education is put to work. shown by his prominent black eye. His sly grin indicates his high spirits. Although his sight may not be 20 20 he continues to study diligently. This may be carrying it too far but his heart must be in the right place. The world is just around the corner. High school is the place where they learn to go out into that world and make it better. Everyone needs to help each Mrs. Josephine John- son has a busy schedule teaching English 9, 10, and 12, and a sophomore class of World History. To add to her responsib- ilities she sponsors the senior class. It’s to people like her the seniors owe the wis- dom and knowledge they have gained. They hope to become responsible adults and successfully fill their shoes. Many will not do the things they have always dreamed about and their days will not be full of sunshine, yet they won’t give up. They will become the best at whatever they do. Success isn’t measured by wealth or fashioned over night but will come to those who work for it. Judith Lynn Hennings Kenneth Gene Hennings Dennis LeRoy Honstein 44 Robert Edward Huss Cathryn Sue Johnson Jerry Dean Kiester many adventures Although Linda Golka was chosen Valedicto- rian for 1969 she still finds time to enjoy a few minutes frying hamburgers with Barb Becker. A pizza party brings the F.F.A. boys together as they enjoy a good time eating. Seniors are looking solemn-faced as they sing their class song while they hang their composite picture. 45 SENIORS PREPARE Sylvia Jean Klemke Richard Julius Kriz Frank Bilyew McCarroll Ronald Eugene Meradith Ending the school year is very mem- orable for the seniors. Even the small task of cleaning out their lockers for the last time will hold a special place in their hearts. As Sylvia Klemke pauses thought- fully she realizes she will never be put- ting her books here again. The thought of leaving brings tears of sorrow, but also the joys of a happy graduation. Though the years have been filled with so many special events, those that signify the closing of thirteen years of school are the most precious of all. 46 FOR LATER LIFE Margaret Ann Moeller Robert Roy Moravek Thomas Joe Nelson Judy Hennings and Linda Roes are very amused at Peggy Moeller's wearing a sweater to keep warm while she doesn’t think that shoes are necessary. Hemingford High School and the Class of 69 have someone to be proud of. Bob Yellow Hair, the first Indian to graduate from HHS is not only gaining in academic knowledge, but is also competing in many school activities. He was chosen Boy Stater his junior year and received the best field goal percentage award his senior year. Milo plans to attend the University of Neb- raska in the fall of 1969, majoring in Pre-law. 47 Rick William Olson Robert Dale Olson ACTIVITY Because of hard work and long hours, Kathi Robison was selected Salutatorian of the class of 69. Linda Roes stopped her for a moment to ask the technique of writing copy. High school is full of fun but it re- quires patience and time. There are many things to be under- stood, as shown by Dana Sor- ensen who is listening attentive- ly to a point discussed in Anth- ropology. At the time the work seemed unbearable but as they receive their caps and gowns they realize it has been worth- while. Tammy Tamura and Sam Sedlak pause for a mom- ent to remember, before enter- ing the Commencement exer- cises. IS KEYNOTE Terry Alan Ramsey Phyllis Lynn Roberts Working steadily to meet 69 yearbook deadlines, Mary Dar- veau and Bob Mora- vek fulfill their Speech 12 requirements. Con- tests and conventions have involved many of the seniors during their four years. Ron Salomon and Richard Kriz prepare to attend their last FFA Contest held at Lincoln. Seniors are now shut out of the foot- ball, basketball, and track teams, Pep Club, and singing groups. It leaves a sad feeling in their hearts, but they know that new members will fill their places and carry on. Kathleen Joy Robison Linda Katherine Roes Ronald William Salomon 49 Randy Eldon Sample Doris Elaine Schramek Mary Lynette Sedlak 50 In March, HHS acquired a Japanese exchange student, Yoshiko Tam- ura. She is spending a year in the United States learning American customs. Here she displays the traditional Japanese costume, which is worn only at parties or on special holidays. Dana Craig Sorensen Dale Boyd Speer Yoshiko Tamura Robert Milo Yellow Hair FINALLY THE END COMES The day they have all been waiting for, yet dreading, has finally arrived. Many will have to swallow the lump in their throats and put a smile on their faces as they march down the aisle for the last time as a class. After they have heard the address from Dr. William Ata- cek, President of Nebraska Western Col- lege, they will receive their diplomas which signifies the closing of 13 years of schooling. They know that they will never walk down the halls of HHS again as participants, only as outsiders. Many friends will be left behind but they will never be forgotten. The seniors hope that underclassmen will realize that these years will pass, quickly and that they should enjoy school before it’s too late. The doors of H.H.S. are now closed to the Class of 69 but many golden memories remain in their hearts. 51 Bruce Coplen Betty Jo Coleman Janet Gordon Linda Campbell JUNIORS WORK FOR PROM The Junior’s third year of high school is one filled with toil and tears. At the first of the year they found themselves lacking in funds for their prom. Here classmates Mike Walker, Ro- ger Gresnes, Mike Minich, and Jim Duncan —work at one of the many projects they en- counter during the year. All of their projects were successful, according to sponsor, Mr. Don- ald Baruth. Juniors find that their aca- demics have be- come more dif- ficult. All juniors are required to take American History, and Eng- lish. The study of E.T.V. is new for them. Other sub- jects taken by juniors are Alge- bra II, Speech, Physics, Home Ec., and Voc. Ag. At the beginning of the year they proudly displayed their oval shaped class rings. ACADEMICS SET PACE Charles Danbom Roger Gresens Bill Hebbert Mike Hudson 53 Karen Messersmith Mike Minich Ralph Price Denice Pipitt JUNIORS TAKE THIRD STEP Denice Pipitt, Betty Jo Coleman, Tom Prochazka, Rick Wacker, and Linda Campbell watch anxiously while Martha Dick- hute opens her go- ing away gif from the class. At the end of the first semester the juniors loose Martha to Gregory High School in South Dakota. Although the entire class hates to see her leave, they send her off with many good wishes and fond memories of her years at HHS. 54 Martha Dickhute works with vigor. Is Ralph Price really knitting? JUNIORS BUILD MEMORIES Rick Wacker Bob Smith Debbie Swanson Doug Zeller 55 One of Mr. Baruth’s major assign- ments this year is Junior Class sponsor. Mr. Baruth attended McCook Commun- ity College from which he obtained the degree of Associate of Arts, later he received the Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Chadron State. Mr. Baruth teaches seven academic subjects this year, they are: Sociology, Anthropology, American History, Amer- ican Government, Eighth Grade Social Studies and Civics. He also is assistant football coach, volleyball coach and the girls’ track team coach. JUNIORS These four ju- niors are leading their class in activi- ties during the 1968- 1969 school year. Bill Hebbert holds the office of treasur- er, Denice Pipitt— secretary, Ralph Price—Vice- Presi- dent, and Roger Ma- zanec— President. Along with the help of many other class- mates these officers are making their ju- nior year a success- ful one. Some of their main tasks are planning prom, pen- ny carnival, and be- ing in charge of the concession stand. They also preside over all meetings held during the year. 56 Jr. Denice Pipitt played the role of the “Item”. These thirteen people made up the cast of the Junior Class sponsored play “Mister Angel”. 57 Janice Schledewitz, Mike Yardley, and Dennis Zajic were caught in the act of decorating. Twenty-eight juniors struggled long to com- plete the work on time. Roger Mazanec added to the beauty of the scenery by decorating the fence with beautiful red roses. W:� Jt fit STUDENTS ENTER THE GAR The Prom Royalty for the year of 68- 69 are Queen Lynette Haas and King Denis Honstein. The junior class attend- ants are Denice Pipitt and Mike Hudson; for the sophomore class they are Vicki Hansen and Mike Brost; attendants for the freshmen are Mary Ann Wood and Mike Coplen. The crown bearers are Pam and Kevin Baruth. This year’s Junior Class prom theme is Garden of Golden Dreams. The banquet was held at the Meth- odist Church. The master of ceromonies was Ralph Price and the speakers were Principal, Mr. Fodnes, and Junior Class sponsor, Mr. Baruth. Some of the other speakers were Senior Class President Bruce Engel, Karen Messersmith, Janet Gordon, and Roger Mazanec, Junior Class President. The Sophomore servers were Vicki Hansen, Terry Dufek, Kathy Prochazka, Rodney Planansky, Bill Smith, Charles Messersmith, Dann Reynolds, and Mike Brost. Don Haas was the head waiter. Reserve coach, Don Baruth, gives sophomore team members half time confidence with a strategy talk. Mark Carey Mike Brost Jim Burri Bob Coplen Tony Gonzales John Garcia Kent Frost Terry Dufek Gar lea Fisher Vicki Hansen Barbara Huss Charles Messersmith 60 SOPHOMORES PLAN SADIE HAWKINS FETE One of the projects sponsored by the sophomore class was the Sad- ie Hawkins Dance, on November 15. The Misty Blue Society, a band from Chadron, vibrated to the theme of the dance, “It’s a Mod, Mod World”. The tradition of wearing hillbilly clothes was revised to wearing way- out, mod clothes. Mrs. John Lucero, Sophomore Class sponsor, helped the sopho- mores plan this dance, and two slop- py-joe feeds. Mrs. Lucero graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree at Chad- ron State College. She teaches Office Practice, Typing, Bookkeeping, and General Business. LEADERSHIP BUILDS Marcia Price Gary Powell Deborah Wyland Danny Sample Karen Prochazka Delton Myers Leslie Walters Jan Moeller 62 One of the new additions to the faculty is Mr. Willis Martin, who joined the staff after the semester break. Mr. Martin teach- es Algebra II, Geometry, and two sections of a Freshman Science course. A native of Imperial, pre- sently living at Scottsbluff, Mr. Martin received his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science de- grees in 1964 and 1969. FUTURE CHARACTER 1969 sophomores are re- quired to take these subjects: English, Biology, Geometry, and Physical Education. Electives available are World History, Typing, General Busi- ness, Driver’s Education, Voca- tional Agriculture, and Home Economics. An important phase of the instruction of the students includes driver’s education. Mr. Stolldorf received his Bachelor of Science degree in chem- istry from Chadron State College in 1968. Mr. Stoll- dorf, a native of Craw- ford, began teaching in the beginning of the sec- ond semester. SOPHOMORES GET READY Sheryl Roberts Bill Smith Geneva Yellow Hair Kerry Wood Judy Smith Julie Rojas Da nn Reynolds Rodney Planansky Martin Tschacher Kathy Prochazka FOR THEIR JUNIOR YEAR When the sophomores served slop- py-joes for lunch, almost the entire high school came to the gym to eat. The sophomores, with the help of sponsor Mrs. Lucero and some of their mothers, served the sloppy-joes twice—once in November and once in February. The feeds were the main money-making projects for the sopho- mores. They netted about $40.00 on each. Erwin Sample, one of the twelve fresh- men in band, sets the basis of spirit with his oom-pah-pahs on the bass. FRESHMEN BEGIN TO CLIMB David Darveau Tim Brost Bruce Bremer Mike Coplen David Curtis Ramona Christensen Sandra Davis Karan Danbom Janna De Pat Delsing 66 Carol Duncan Jim Elder Pat Gasseling Mike Golka Cheri Hansen Lynda Hascoolidge Ken Hucke Don Hunter Valda Hunts Horse Randy Kittlemann OFFICERS WORK TO LEAD CLASS Freshmen class officers for the 1968- President Mary Ann Wood, and Trea- 69 school year are, Secretary Danette surer Pat Delsing. Swanson, President Tim Brost, Vice- 67 FRESHMEN START Mr. Sweet takes a breather from his everyday teaching activities. Along with the required courses of English, Algebra, Science, and P.E., the fresh- men had a choice of demon- strating their abilities in Home Ec., Voc. Ag., Civics, Chorus, and Band. Brian Kuhn Kent Lewis Craig Price Larry Roebuck Jodine Manion Christine Planansky Mike Lliteras Debbie Lucas 68 TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS Standardized tests taken by the freshmen, help the Administra- tion to better understand the in- dividual student and his prob- lems. “Fire away!” says Bruce Bremer at his launch- ing. Freshman Buddy Roes waits patiently for some change from Delton Myers at the sophomore lunch feed. 69 Freshmen students leave school after a long, long night of playing volleyball. 4 YEAR JOURNEY BEGINS Detention already? asks David Darveau. One of the freshmen’s more enjoyable money- making projects is a booth at the penny carni- val. Tim Brost studies diligently. Erwin Sample Edmund Buddy Roes Monte Sample Rick Sample Kevin Sorensen Brenda Stumf Dennis Tuchek Danette Swanson 70 _ J ■ Veronica Walters Ted White Bruce Winten Mary Ann Wood John Yellow Hair Finishing his first year at H.H.S., Mr. Larry Sweet found the year to be a very busy and exciting one. He came to H.H.S. from Crawford where he worked as a student teacher for one semester. Mr. Sweet, a native of Mullen, Nebraska, received his Bach- elor of Science degree in Education from Chadron State College in 1968. Mr. Sweet’s teaching courses in- clude Biology and Physical education. He also coaches the football, basket- ball, and track teams along with spon- soring the freshmen class and H-club. His favorite hobbies are hunting, fishing, and camping. Although the schedule for the freshmen is a very busy one, they do find time to study. TEACHERS HAVE TIME Roger Armstrong Jody Benda Mary Chinnock Alan Curtis Sherry Dufek David Engel Abram Garcia Diane Golka Robert Gonzales John Hascoolidge EIGHTH GRADE Hands go up as Mrs. Headden asks the 8th review of math, and skimmed briefly over grade math class an algebra question. Dur- geometric construction, ing the year, the class covered a general 72 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL Helping several 8th grade girls with a question Don Baruth. American and Nebraska History from their Social Studies book is instructor, were the two basics studied in this course. Darcy Sample Rhonda Sample Sandra Smith Tom Stull Vicki Stull Laura Tschacher Lynn White Gary Whitmarsh Pamela Yardley Carol Zajic 73 JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS SEVENTH GRADE Mr. James Robi- son, Superintendent of Hemingford High School, takes time out from his administra- tive duties to teach eighth grade science. Mr. Robison has re- ceived a B.S. degree and a M. Ed. degree at Nebraska Univer- sity. Shown here is Mr. William Stolldorf teaching 7th grade science. This 2nd sem- ester class covered Introductory Biology, Space Science, and Ecology while 8th grade science was taught 1st semester. Mr. Arnold Quinon- ez, vocal and instru- mental instructor at H.H.S., received his B.A. degree in music education at Colorado State College. To round out his career, he got his M.M. at the University of Chicago, and has done grad- uate work at Chadron State College. 74 LEARN BY PARTICIPATION Right, Mrs. Fentress is shown here helping Susan Pipitt with a difficult spell- ing assignment. Below, she assists Diane Golka with her history lesson. Mrs. Fen- tress also teaches Junior High Language and Arts. Junior High stu- dents prepare them- selves for the big step forward into high school. During their seventh and eighth grade years the stu- dents are finding out that there is a lot more to school life than just going outside to play. Their extracurricul- a r activities, along with their regular academic studies, bring them clo- ser to the outside world by acquainting them with new and different places. These new ex- periences gained each day bring on more re- sponsibilities and en- courage them to be- come more dependable and mature adults. Kevin Manion Jenny Robison Tim Squibb Kathy Wood Jim Yardley Jessie Huss Maureen Jones Roberta Lliteras Ed Lucas m t ii 75 GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS Robyn Anderson Gregory Burri Lea Ann Danbom Max Gonzales Janice Hunts Horse Martin Kuhn Gregory Pipitt Joni Roes Aldon Sample Caren Schekall Dennis Sherlock Eugene Short Bull Bradley Speer Robert Trussel Marlene Zajic “What’s the latest news?” ask the ele- mentary teachers as principal, Mrs. Evelyn Fendrich, hands out the daily bulletins. The teachers are Mrs. Jacki Stolldorf, Mrs. Agnes Bruns, Mrs. Norma Wilcox, Mrs. Lena Hebbert, Mrs. Marlene Chinnock, Mrs. Gila Thomas, and Mrs. Madre Horse. Ellen Adamson Douglas Armstrong Stephen Burney Thomas Chinnock Daniel Duncan Bruce Foley Nina Garcia Rosa Garcia Kelly Kiester Susan Schekall Debbie Sherlock Barry Vogel Pamela Walla Tammy Ward Thomas Yellow Hair 76 PREPARE FOR LATER LIFE Alice Adamson James Baer Mary Ann Coplen Michael Delsing Anthony Jones Daniel Lliteras Douglas Messersmith Suzanne Quinonez Daniel Ray David Roes Myrtle Short Bull Debra Ward Annette Wilkins Jane Yardley Connie Yellow Horse Lonnie Yellow Horse Margaret Chief Eagle FOURTH GRADE Martin Burney Shawn Burney Douglas Duncan Yolanda Garcia Gailene Horstman Michael Jones Kirt Kiester Carolyne Pipitt Elizabeth Rozek Mary Schekall John Sherlock Bruce Short Bull Dean Short Bull Mike Squibb Laverne Taylor Samuel White Mary Wilkins Tommy Zajic “Santa and the Space Man was a Christmas operetta produced by the ele- mentary teachers and acted out by grades kindergarten through six. These six grades represented the inhab- itants of different plan- ets. THIRD GRADE STUDENTS WORK AND PLAY Denice Adamson Christopher Anderson Lora Jean Anderson John Annen Brent Curtis Bradley Delsing Barbara Jones Yuri Kaneda Joseph Lliteras Terence Messersmith Randy Mundt Jerome Ray Michael Schekall Susan Smith Todd Tinsley Virgil Two Elk Bruce Vogel Jim White Jeffrey Wold Robert Wood Joseph Yellow Hair Harold Adamson Jamie Annen Clint Annen Sheryl Burney Bruce Delsing Duane Foley Mark Gresens Gary Hollinrake Rick Horstman Francine Isaacs Gay Lynn Kiester Jolynne Price Karen Robison James Roes Stanley Schekall Susan Sherlock Georgene Short Bull Carol Ray Squibb Charles Squibb Bradley Vogel Todd Walla Diane Ward Gregory Wold Sherri Wood FIRST GRADE 78 FOR BETTER EDUCATION Tad Griffith Colleen Heinz David Lliteras Janell Longmore Kevin Mundt Carol Ruffing Yolanda Taylor Randy Short Bull Regan Short Bull Cindy Squibb Shirley Smith Jeanie Tinsley Tracy Tinsley Francine Two Elk Molly Wilkins peggy Yellow Hair Robert Zajic One of the many group activities in which grade school children parti- cipate is Physical Education. Here they learn about playing safely on the various equipment provided for this class. P.E. also affords a time for rest and relaxation from their regular classroom studies. KINDERGARTEN Since both have finished their aca- demic obligations temporarily, Mrs. Fen- drich seems to have decided that it’s time for Aldon Sample to help her with a few of the chores. Along with their reg- ular schoolwork, the elementary students often aid various teachers by performing different tasks during their spare time. It is during these growing years that children form their standards concerning duties and privileges. 79 MEMORIES OVERCOME MIKE BAER Republican City Hij High School 3; Football ll-2, le 1-2. lettered 2; Track 2-3 letten Band 1-2-3; Mixed chorus 1 2 Dramatics club 4; “Mr. Angel 4: ‘C best supporting actor 4, “Here Comes Charlie' 4; Newspaper editor-in-chief 3: Yearbook sports section ed. Dist. speech contest. PC speech contest 3W LINDA GOLKA Volleyball 4: GAA 4; Class secy. 3; P p club £ 3-4; FHA 3-A, historian 4; Band ,1-2-i3-4. IRajorette 3-4. lettered 4, Outstanding Band Member 4. Bass clarinet solo 1-2-3, superior rating 3; Clarinet quartette 3 4, superior rating 4? Mixed chorus 1-2-3; Girls’ glee 1 2-3 Scholastics Contest l-2-3r4, honorable menti n 2; Co; gvmt. day 3; Carls’ Stater 3; Dramatics club 3 4. “Mr. Angel”. Best supporting actress 4. “Here Comesj Charlie” , 4“ Outstanding SlPhtdf in Dramatics; Americanism essay |PPntest hoQprable mention 2-3, 2nd pace 1, 1st piap 4; DAR award A, Ail J‘A” honor roll 3 4; SAT Regents Exam 4; Dist. speech contest, PC speech contest 4; Outstanding Teenager of America 4; Ni SPA state journalism workshop 4; Fine Arts Festiv al 2; BPOE scholarship' 4: Science club 1-2. Kalcoholism essay contest, 2nc Around Senior 4 Da re You' : Co-editor of the yearbook 4 onor Society 3-4: Secy -Treas be' 2: Quill and Scroll 4; Prelim itesi; 1st in photography 4. � tandin; eductor nc ' 1-2 RlCiv BENDA Football 1-2-3-4. lettered 2-3-4, PC south- ern jJljpn fere nee team 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4. lettered 3-4; H-Club 2-3-4; Class pres. 11, vice-pres. 4; FFA 1-2-3-4, ichaplain 3. vice-pres. 4, dist. contest 3 4. stat contest 3, livestocK� award 3-4, farm safety] award $ chapter star farmer 4; SWCD award 4; student :oundl 1; Band 1-2: Mixed chorus 1-2-3; FFA-FHA Sweet- heart King 1; Co. gvmt. day 3; Dramatics cluo 3-4; 9; rtWy Three Angels , best supporting actor 3. “Mr. Angel” 4. '•HeCTomes Char- lie . best supporting actor. 4, Out standee -Soy All Around Senior; Yearbook football ed. 4; dist. speech contest. PC speech contest 4: Science club 2-3. r alls High School' 1-2-3-4; 3} student council alternate glee 4: Yearbook staff 4; LYNE E HAAS ‘Tragk 1. lettered; Volleyball 1; Class treas. Rep club Cheerleader 4: student coun- 2-j ece ofes. � ; Band 1-2-3-4rvic e-pres. 3-4. let- 4; Mljpd dhor s 1-2-3-4; Girls’ HSBI 1-2-3-4, A Girls’ Sextette 1-2-3-4, superior ratin -2-3, Madrigal 2-3, superior rating 2; Triple trio 3; Home? coming Queen 4; Prom attendant 3, queen 4; scholastics, contest 2-4; Co. gvmt. day 3; Dramatics club 4. “Mr. JBW£ei’’ 4;|Yearbook Sr.|fcection ed. 4; Fine Arts Festival -3� PR music clinic 4: Baccalaureate swordbearer 3. HACK Football 1; FFA 2-3-4, greensand 2. chapter farmer 3. dist. contest 2, state contest 2, agho ltiiirairmechanics award 4. PATTIE CAREY Platte Valley Academy 2A-3; Tum- bling 2-3-4, captain 3: Volleyball 2-3-4; GAA 4; Class news reporter 2-3. Pep ClubFHA 1-2, dist. con- vention If. Mixed phorus 1-2-3-4; Guls’ glee 1-2-3-4; Girls' trio 3-4; Scholastics contegJfcf Co. gvmt. day 3: Ass t librarian 3; Science club 2. MARY DARVEAU Track 1; Class® treas. 2; Pep club 1-2 3-4. cheerleader ■' 2, secy. student council 4; Bandr 2; Mixed chorusJ 1t2-3-4. PC music clinic 4; Girls' glee 1-2-3-4, Girls’lsextette 4; HHS Girlfriend 4; Prom queen candidate 4; scholastics contest honor- able mention 2; Dramatics club 3-4, “Mr. Angel 4, “Here Comes Charlie” student director 4; Yearbook Jr. section ed.. Sr. activities ed. 3. Soph, section ed.. St. activities ed.. Class section ed.. 4; Newspaper editor- in-chief 3; Prelim. Silver Key NHSPA contest, 1st in advertising 4. Final state Silver Key NHSPA contest 3rd in advertising 4; Scottsbluf newspaper workshop 3; Dist. speech contest. P® speech contest 4; NHSPA state journalism workshop 4; sat Regents Exam A; 3rd place dist alcrW|phsm essay contest f; Baccaia|jr- eate swordbearer 3. JUDY HENNINGS Track 3; AA 3; Honor society,v3-4. probatiorrary member 2, vice-pres. 4f Band 4, banner cameo. Mixed chorus 1-2-3-4; Girls Ri€% 1-2-3-4; Scholastics contest 2-3; Newspaper editor in-chief 3; Science iclub 2-3; Dramatics club 4, Here Comes Charlie”, best actress 4; Americanism essay con- test. 2nd place 3: SAT Regents Exam 4 KEN HENNINGS FFA 1-2-3 4, greent farmer 2. chaplain 4 SWCD award 4 3-4; Yearbook staff 4. SING Football' 1-2-3-4. lettered 3-4; Basket ffa 3-4. safety «ward 2. treas. 3 award 4; student council 3; Mixed chorus 1-2-3; Home coming King 4; Co. gvmt. day 3; Dramatics club 3-4 Yearbook basketball editor 4. BRUCE ENGEL Football 1-2-3-4, lettered 2-3-4; Bas- ketball 1-2-3-4, lettered 2-3, state track meet 3; Track 1- 2-3-4. lettered 1-2-3-4, PC team 3; H-Club 1-2-3-4, pres. 4; Class vice-pres. 2. pres. 4; FFA 1-4, public speaking award 4: Student council pres. 4; Band 1; Mixed chorus 1-2-3-4; Homecoming attendant 4; Prom king candidate 4; Yearbook elementary ed. 4; Drama- tics club 3-4, “Dust of the Road” 4. “My Three Angels 3, “Visit to a Small Planet 3. THOMAS GASSELING Football 1-2-3-4, lettered 2-3-4, captain 4; Basketball 2; H-Club 2-3-4; Class secy. 1-4, vice-pres. 3; FFA 1-2-3-4, greenhand 1. chapter farmer 2, sentinel 2. crop raising award 2-3. dist. contest 2- 3-4. state contest 2-3-4, treas. 4, $25.00 scholarship 4; SWCD award 4; Mixed chorus 1-2-3-4; Prom atten- dant 3; Co. gvmt. day 3; Dramatics club 3-4, “Visit to a Small Planet” 3. “My Three Angels 3, “Mr. Angel”. USS FFA 1; New CATHY JOHNSON Volleyball club 1-2-Qt cheferlead j 1-3-4; FHA 3-4. dist. con vention 3 Nftxeqj chorus, 1-2-3-4; Girls gle ft-3-4 HomecomB t ndant 4; pp. mt. day 3. i Football -2-3-4. lettered 3-A- Back o DrtJh PC All-Star team A. PC AILStu n ention 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4-, iettere North PC AM-Star team 4 pc Air-Sta mention 4: Track 2 3-4. lettefed 2 3-4 t 3; H-Club 2-3-4, vice-pres. 4; Class spoiety 3-4, probationary ipember 2 2 -4 award 4; Madrigal lfc-3, superioi lecoming attendant 4; king can Scholastics contest 1-2-3; Co. gvmt. day 3 JlRRY Kl£ tl Year E team honcE 3-4, captail .team honor, state traci secy, ly Mixed c£ rating 1 didate 4 CLOUDS AND STORMS Boys’ Stater alternate 3: Dramatics club 2-3-4. Night in the Country , 2, “Wonder Hat 3. “My Three Ar els' j best supporting actor 3. “Visit to a Small Planet best •i( i • - Riders to the Sea 3. Mr. Angel , best a tor 4. “Here Comes Charlie , best actor 4. “Dust in the Road, best actor 4: Newspaper staff 3: Yearbook ass’ty photographer 3, Jr. High section ed.. 4; Prelim, silver Key NHSPA contest, 3rd in photography 4: Fine Arts Festival 3: Dist. speech contest. 2-3-4. superior ra ing in TV News Commentary 2f3. PC speech contest! 4 2-3-4, superior rating in TV News Commentary 2-3-4j in , glee--- I on; Y earb ? Key ‘NHSPiM 1 -2: AT :— Regents Bo 1-2; Pep Club '3-4. pr batiQpar lftvi ;lee I -2A3- COMt. •s« actfv secyl ■ a.2; chorus ■ erf 4; Prelir Sflver .sing; Science scholarship vordbeartr ett redi Volley captain 4: FAA 3-4, pres cheerleader 2. vice -3, secy. 2-4, Kearn % 3. Junior aftd Chapter society 3-4; pres. KCOW dramatics award 4; Bat caiaurea SYLVIA KLEMKE Track 1-2 ban 1-2-3-4. lettered 2-3-4, 4; Class pres. 3: Pep club lr2-3 pres. 4; FHA 1-2-3-4, vice-pres ‘■ wbrkshdp '£ 4. state degrees; student council 1; ho probatipnary member 2; Band 2-3-4, lettered 4. secy, treas. i4 PC mus.c clinic 1-4, woodwind duet 4. sax ophonf sextette 2, saxophone cuartette 3; Mixed cho rus 1 -e-5-43pSirls glee 1-2-3-4; Girls’ sextette 1-2 3-4 supen6r rating 1-2-3, Outstanding music student Prom attendant 1. queen candidate 4; FFA-FHA S heart Queen 1. attendant 2; Scholastics .contest Co. gvmt. day 3; Dramatics cub 4. “Mr Ange “Here Comes Charlie , best supporting actres Yearbook activi es co-ed. 4; s3t Regents Exa Americanism esmay contest honorable mention 1- Fine Arts Festiva 2-3$ Baccalaureate swoardbearer 3. RICHARD K tain 4; H-CI 2-3-4, state club 2-3. Football 1-2-3-4. lettered 3-4. co-cap 2-3 4. secy. 4. dist. contest tonte | -4: Co. igvmt. d y 3; Science v' jtfpi 7 FRANK McCARRCLI Alliance Ht jh Schpol 1-2-3; Mixed chorus 4. RON MERADITH Football 1-2-3 4, lettered 3-4, Line- man of the Year 4. PC Southern All Star team 4, PC All-Conference team 4; Track 1. student manager: Basketball 1-2-3-4; H-Club 3-4; FFA 2-3-4, parliamentar- ian 4. state contest 3-4; Co. gvmt. day 3; Yearbook staff 4; Science club 1-2; Ass’t. librarian 4. Wl?GGY MOELLER Track 1-2, student manager 3-4; Volleyball 2-3-4, lettered 3-4; FAA 3-4; Pep Club 1-2-3- 4, treas. 4; FHA 1-2-3-4, dist. convention 1-2JB-4, song leader 2, treas. 3. vice-pres. 4,fdisT degroa fChairman 4. Kearney workshop 3, Junior apd Chapter degrees; 1 -2-3-4, lettered 4; Mixed cnorus I 1 -2-3-4 Girls' 1-2-3-4, award 4; Saxophone qcjartette Gir s' sextette 4; Solo 1-2-4; Girls’ tncT |ng 3; V Scholastics contest 4; Co. matic j club 3-4. “Mr. Angel 4, 8rfT “ 4; Yearbook Air. section ed. Americanism esTOy 81 3-4. contest 1-2-3; 2-3, superior gvmt. day 3; Here Comes 4; Honorable men- Fine Arts Fes- MORAVER l potball 1; Basketl 1-2-3; Wm Da 11 1 - 2-3-4; Track FA 2. greenhand; Co. gvmt. day 3; Dramatics dub Vfrr hree Angels 3; Yearboohfc staf 1 iBaccalaureate Bw dbearer 3. TOM NLLSOfsi Football 2-4. terecf A. Track 1-2-3-.;. stud 4: [p Jub 1-2-3-4: student I 1-4B-S; Madrigal 3-4; Jr. I.awl Ri($K OLSON Basketball L; N vspa ROBERT oS WfiF otball f; Track jUJ judent council 2; Co. gvmt. day 3: Newspaper staff’3. udent n anager 2V let- managor 1-2, lettered uhcil 1; Mixed chorus iAdScie. ce club 2-3. aper staff 3; Year- TE RRv RAMSEY Tumt 4; Basketba I 1; FFA 1-4. greer band 1; Mixed f-chorui 3-4: Dramatics iclub 3; N wspaper staff 3; Yearbook staff 4. PHYLLIS ROBERTS Track 1-2-3-4. letfceAd 2-3-4: Vol- 1L.. sL — KATHi ROBISON Culbertson High School 1-2; 3-4; student council 3: hone S society 3-4; contest 3, Clar.net quartette b, Mix Jd chorus glee 3-4, Accompanist award 4; Triple trio State alternate 3; Dramatics club 3-4. “Dust in best actress 3, “Riders to the Sea” 3, “My best actress 3. “Mr. Angel”, best acti and Scroll 4, Outstanding Newcomer 3; yearbook 4; Dist. spoecki - contest. PC 3-4; Betty Choker AvVard 4T:OJtstan 4“ Fine I Saiutatorian; “I Dare You“t' award 4: exam. SAT Regents LINDA- ROE Tumbling 4: TrackSjteo-4. lettered 2-3-4: Volleyball 1 R-3-4. lettered 3-4; Pep fclub 1-2-3-4. cheer- | leader 4: GaI 3-4, treas. 4; FHA l-2t3-4, songleaB 1. historian 2' secy. 3, pres. 4. Dist. Recreation chair- man 3. Dist Treas. 4. dist. convention 1-2-3-4, state 'convent, on 4g Kearney workshop 2-3-' Junior and Chapter degrees; Mixed chorus 1-2-3--; Girl glee 1-2 3-4: Newspaper staff 3; Yearbook subscription saiesm h. Activities co-editor 4; Science club 2 Scotts- workshop 3. 1—2-3-4, award 1. state chapter farm in meat judging 4: Prom atten Science club 2-3, Dramatics Cl heart Dance attendant 3. tbail 1-2-4, lettered '4: Basketball f-Club 3-4: Class treas. 4-4. Secy pres. 1-4, treas. 2. secy. 3, HRock 3, state conte t 2 Co. gvmt. 4; FtfA-FFA RANDY SAMPLE Track 1. dist. contest 1-2-3, Speaker 1 j Dramatics cl| Yearbook staff 3-4. ORIS SCHRAMEK Tri GAA 3; Mixed cho| A s’t activities ed. 4. 4; FIR 2nd day 3; Sweet- ; FFA state 1-2 star greenhand contest 1-2-3, creed 1-2-3-4. Newspaper staff 3. k 1-2-3, lettered 2-3; Volleyball s 1-2-3-4, Girls' glee 1-2-3-4, [lynette SEDLAK Track 1-2-3-4. Lettered 1-2-3-4; Volleyball 1-2-3-4. lettered 3-4; GAA 3 ., Pep Club 1 -2-3-4. pres. 4: honor� society 3-4, probationary mem- ber 2; Band Danner carrier 4; Mixed chorus 1-2-3-4, Girls' glee 12 3- ;. Scholastics contest 4; Co. gvmt. day 3; Dramatics club 4, “Mr. Angel 4. “Here Comes Charlie” 4; Yearbook sHaff 4; SAT Regents Exam 4. ® DANA SORENSEN FFA 1-2-3-4. chaplain 2, reporter 4. greenhand 4. chapter farmer 4 d!st conte P congest 4. crop farming award 4; SWCD award 4; Nev -paper staff 3; bdence Ciuo 2-o. DAI E SPEER Golf 3; Band 1-2-3-4, lettered 4: Mixed cDo'us 1-2-3-4, PC music clinic 2; Yearbook Frosh dais ed. 4: Fine Arts Festival 2; Ass’t. librarian 3-4; Am. ricanism essay contest honorable mention 4. -HIKO TAMURA Tokyo High School. Japan 1-2-3-4; Trai sfer student to Michigan High School Vi yr.; Tennis 3; Track 1-2: Volleyball 2; Class secy. 3; Student council 2-3; Honor society 3; Broadcasting club 3: Mixed chorus 4; Girls' glee 4: Girls' trio 4; Ass’t librarian 2-3; Newspaper staff 2-3; Play 3. ROEERT MILO YELLOW HAIR Football 3-4. lettered 3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4, lettered 3-4, Best Field Goal E8H£ ter A: Track 3-4, student manager 3, lettered 4. capt am 4; H-Club 3-4; Scholastics contest 4; Co. gvmt. day 3; Boys' Stater 3; “Time” magazine contest honor- ably mention. IN MEMORIAM Tragedy struck Hemingford High stu- dents on two separate occasions during the 1968-69 school year. In late October, Michael Walker was killed in a car-pedes- trian accident and in May, Abram Garcia died of surgery complications. Our hearts will always hold fond mem- ories of these two young men who were just beginning their long climb up life’s ladder. Mike was an active member of the junior class and loved sports. His class- mates helped spearhead a drive which brought a trophy case to the halls of HHS dedicated to the memory of a lad devoted to athletics. Abram was in the junior high and his goals had not been completely noted yet, but his classmates will remember him always. For them, ACTION ’69 stops . . . 82 _