Hemingford High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Hemingford, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1972 volume:

DAWN '72 Senior High School Hemingford, Nebraska Volume XIX 2 8 NHS, SC Lead Youth They were the government . . . representing classes . . . They were the Student Council. Tim Brost was president . . . Veronica Walters was vice-president... Pat Delsing was secretary ... Bud Roes was treasurer. They sponsored a dance . . . hosted National Assemblies . . . repaired the school parking lot . . . and donated money to the Mike Lliteras Memorial Fund. They displayed character... scholastic ability .. and leadership . . . They were members of the National Honor Society. Mike Golka was president. . . Mary Ann Wood was vice-president. . . Rod Uhrig was secretary . .. Christy Planansky was treasurer... Mr. Lyle Fodnes was their sponsor. They hosted parent-teacher conferences . . . inducted new members . . . initiated probationary members. ' Thai, GIRLS BA MB 1 SOYS IRY W ' i «y 10 — z z i - “1 KSdfl Student Council sponsor Mr. Donald Baruth (left) looks on as members of the Student Council discuss plans for a money-making project. Pat Delsing and Tim Brost (lower left) complete a form for the National Honor Society scholarship. The two were selected by the local chapter to compete in the national contest. Bud Roes (top left) places the gold honor cord on Honor Society member Mike Golka. Pat Gasseling (top center) finds time to change the roster on the Mike LI iteras Memorial. The Student Council helped raise money to purchase the mem- orial. Members of Honor Society (top right). Pat Wacker and Rod Uhrig. take time off from regular school activi- ties to lend a hand at the Parent-Teacher Conferences. Freshman Bob Trussel (above) discovers that snakes really aren’t so bad after all. The convocation on rep- tiles was presented as part of the National Assemblies program in high schools throughout the nation. l Mrs. Sue Volkmer, sponsor, and Mrs. Alice Danbom. chapter mother, are deeply engrossed In a conversa- tion at an FHA supper meeting (top right). Many students (bottom cen- ter) kick up their heels while dancing at the FHA Snowball, the main event for the year. Susan Schekall, a junior high member of the organiza- tion, enjoys a sloppy joe at one of the meetings of FHA being held in the homemaking room. FHA Creates Wonderland There was excitement . . . There was laughter.. . There was sorrow . . . This is what FHA meant to the members. They sponsored a bazaar . . . Christmas decorations were sold . . . They were made by the members. They held a Snowball” . . . The Wandering Westerners provided music ... a winter setting ... the illusion of a winter wonderland. Mrs. Sue Volkmer was their sponsor . . . their leader... their inspiration... Mrs. Alice Danbom, Mrs. Bonnie Duncan and Mrs. Marie Roes were their chapter mothers. They elected their officers . . . Cheri Hansen was chosen president . . . Joni Roes was vice-president . . . Debbie Wood was secretary . . . Veronica Walters was treasurer . . . They were their helpers . . . They were the leaders of FHA. Promoting the joys and satisfactions of homemaking . . . that's FHA’s purpose. 12 HHS Band Wins Superior Their sounds started in summer .. . The event was the county fair... They competed with others .. . When it was over . . . the band won second place. Next came school and football . . . There was running ... marching ... no matter the weather.. . they were there ... Half time was their turn to shine. There were parades and band days . . . They were at the Chadron State College Band Day . . . They received a superior. Panhandle “C” Clinic came along . . . Honor Band came too . . . The best of the players met. . . The songs rose and swelled . . . The audience was astounded. Contest came in April... It tested their mettle.. . made them try . . . made them work. Carolyn Curtis learned best . . . She played best. . . . For her work she went to Europe. There was a band council... Erwin Sample was band captain ... Christy Planansky was lieutenant.. . Jody Benda was secretary ... Mrs. Joan Longmore was their instructor . . . She kept driving them to improve. Several members of the Hemingford High School Band display their spirit by playing in the HHS pep band (above). Mrs. Joan Longmore (top) works vigorously while conducting the band during class. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from Kearney State College. 13 Chorus Improves Balance Mixed chorus had a new leader . . . His name was Mr. Frank Brigham ... They found a new year.. . They found new hopes ... It was better than ever... For the first time, they were in the top four at clinic .. . They were chosen to perform for the public. Mixed ensemble improved too . . . They sang their best.. . Winter concert was the event at which they performed ... The applause roared ... For Mr. Brigham and the students had done their job well. Pretty ladies with pretty voices ... harmonizing with the beauty of the wind whistling through the pines . . . They were the girls' sextet. They found applause at concerts and banquets where they sang. Burly voices sang with robust vigor . . . The boys’ octet found music . . . and music found the boys’ octet . . . But most of all . . . They found what they could do with music. Pat Wacker, Christy Planansky and Karan Dan- bom were singers . . . They were soloists . . . They were musicians . . . They made music ... a human art . . . It was a full year ... It was a good year. u Mixed Ensemble (left) rehearses for one of its many performances for the public throughout the year. Boys’ Octet (bottom left) entertains classmates while getting ready for an Extension Tea. Mixed Chorus (top center), the largest singing group at HHS, sings one of their Christmas songs at the annual winter concert. Girls’ Sextet (top right) stands around the piano while practicing for their performance at the Father and Son Banquet. Karan Danbom, Christy Planansky and Pat Wacker (above), soloists, look at the schedule for the up coming contest at CSC. 15 Students Learn Media Techniques They were amateurs . . . They invented new ideas . . . They learned the basics of TV- Production. They always kept busy by taping school activities . . . They taped classroom lec- tu res . . . They taped demonstrations . . . They were taught new techniques and ways to use them . . . They produced their own shows . . . Helping the football, basketball and wrestling teams was one of their achievements . . . Teachers evaluated themselves on the tapings. They wanted to learn . . . They held responsibility . . . They had to be prompt . . . They showed their skill as a radio announcer . . . They had the HHS radio program . . . They gave the public information about HHS. The Feline Staff learned the basics of newspaper techniques . . . They pieced together in- formation . . . They used their ability to collect and write stories . . . They were always involved in school activities . . . Time was always against them . . . They gained responsibilities . . . They worked together . . . They never failed . . . They became new and eager newspaper people . . . They worked long hard hours . . . They displayed new and creative ideas . . . They kept busy under the supervision of their advisor, Mr. Lyle Fodnes . . . They learned from his guidance. He helped them create . . . They were now writers. 16 The junior boys in speech class (left) run off an issue of the school paper. Mr. Norman Hansen (far left) lectures to the Speech 12 class on the fundamentals of debate. He has both a BS and an MA in speech from the University of Nebraska. He instructs Speech 8,11 and 12, and eleventh and twelfth grade English. Kevin Sorensen, Dennis Tuchek and Kent Lewis (top left) are isolated from sound while taping the weekly radio program. Seniors, Larry Vickers and Tuchek try new techniques in monitoring TV-Productions class (top center). Ann Hunter, one of the co-editors for the school paper, adds the finishing touch to her page while Linda Delsing looks on (above). 17 8 They were journalists . . They learned how to work together. . . They wrote copy . . . They formed layouts . . . They com- posed captions . . . They com- pleted mats. They picked their leaders . . . Veronica Walters and Pat Delsing were co-editors . . . Christy Planansky was assis- tant editor . . . Craig Price and Ted White were sports editors. Karan Danbom was activities editor . . . Mary Ann Wood was academics editor . . . Cheri Hansen was kept busy with her job of business manager. Mr. Lyle Fodnes was their ad- visor ... He helped them ... he inspired them ... he kept them going. They were photographers . . . They learned and experienced new things . . . They expressed their own ideas and used creative imagination. They attended several workshops . . . They gained knowledge as the year passed on . . . They were journalists . . . They learned how to work together. Deadlines were always against them . . . They worked with enthusiasm . . . They were always planning . . . They were interested . . . They often had the night light burning . . . They drove on until they wanted what satisfied them . . . They worked many long hours to complete their tasks . . . They never gave up hope . . . They never quit or gave in. They worked out problems together . . They helped each other. . . They finished together. 18 Carol Duncan (below) transfers a lay- out to the final copy. Advisor. Mr. Lyle Fodnes explains the use of the Mat Envelope. He has a BA Degree from Midland College and an MS in Ed. Degree from Chadron State College. He teaches Journalism 11 and 12, TV- Pro and is the principal. Larry Vickers, Kevin Sorensen and Bud Roes write copy for the sports section (bottom left). Wood and Rod Uhrig (far left) work diligently on the yearbook. Editors (left) Planansky, Danbom, Walters. Wood. Delsing. White. Price and Hansen discuss minor working problems. 19 Dramatics Club Declares War on the United States It was a year of achievement... They practiced together . . . They cooperated together . . . They enjoyed acting ... They learned lines with accuracy . . . They showed their emotions . . . They displayed their acting ability . . . They were the Dramatics Club. They presented three plays during the school year . . . They put on a production of Why I Am A Bachelor . . . They presented “Impromptu” . . . which received a rating of three at district contest . . . They gave a comedy . . . “The Mouse That Roared” . . . They were enthusiastic about what they were doing. Mr. Lyle Fodnes was their advisor . . . They respected him ... He gave them encouragement... They gave him their time and patience ... They were willing to listen . . . They worked long hours never giving up . . . They wanted to be good. Many people contributed . . . They knew they had to . . . They knew they had the ability . . . They each gave their best . . . Their abilities were put to good use ... They each knew what they had to do ... They did it for applause . . . appreciation . . . discovery ... excitement... They did it to the best of their ability. 20 “Look at that ridiculous expression! was what Erick Jensen (left) was say- ing about Ted White s face in the play Why I Am a Bachelor.” Karan Danbom, Pat Gasseimg. Geneice Kies- ter and Christy Planansky. other members of the cast, pass their own judgment on the matter. The play cast for The Mouse That Roared (far left) gathers together in their dif- ferent groups. This play was pre- sented last by the drama department. A puzzled look from Pat Delsmg proves amusing to Geneioe Keister and Dan Powell, members of the one act play in oral interpretation of drama (top center), as they practice for the Panhandle “C Speech Contest at Chad- ron State College Brian Kuhn (top left) is caught out of character dur- ing play practice for the contest play. Impromptu. In her royal garb. Karan Danbom plays the role of Giori- anra the Twelfth—Duchess of Grand Fenwick in the play The Mouse That Roared.” a comedy 21 Science Club—GAA Establish Goals They were girls . . . They were athletes . . . They encouraged others . . . They were enthusiastic . . . They were members of the Girls Athletic Association. The girls elected their officers . . . Ramona Christensen was president . . . Christy Planansky was vice-president . . . Cheri Hansen was secretary . . . Mary Ann Wood was treasurer. Mr. Duane Knaub was their sponsor. . . he coached the girls . . . he worked with them ... he helped them. Some were in volleyball . . . They competed . . . They worked hard . . . They triumphed . . . They discovered their potentials. Others were in track . . . They strained . . . They were challenged . . . They prevailed . . . They worked hard . . . They produced results. The girls had a cake raffle . . . They made tickets . . . They sold cakes . . . They made money . . . They improved the organization. They bought new track war- mups . . . This was their goal. They donated to the Mike LI iteras Memorial . . . This was their spirit. The year was long . . . The practice was hard . . . They were proud. They represented their school . . . They gave it their best. 22 They were scientists . . . They experimented . . . They tested . . . They questioned . . . They made discoveries. They were an organization. Mike Golka was president . . . Gail Moravek was vice-president . . . Ken Hucke was secretary . . . Sam Cullan was treasurer . . . Tim Hudson, Roger Armstrong, Dave Engel and Tom Golka were the executive committee. Mr. William Stolldorf was their sponsor ... he gave them problems to solve ... he challenged them ... he tempted them to reason. They wanted to know why . . . They kept searching for the answer . . . They found their solutions. GAA members. Karan Danbom and Cheri Hansen, run off programs for a home basketball game (bottom right). Robert Gonzales and Tom Golka (bot- tom left) buy tickets for the cake raffle. Two science students launch rockets (top left). Mr. Stolldorf and Hucke examine skulls (top center). Stolldorf has a BS in Education from Chadron State College. Mike Golka works on his oscilliscope (top right). Mr. Knaub (above) looks up. for a mo- ment, from his work. 23 Mrs. Amy Jensen, pep club sponsor, (above) enjoys the winter formal with her husband, Doyle. Mrs. Jensen re- ceived her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Chadron State Col- lege. She teaches junior high social studies, world history and remedial reading. Ramona Christensen helps Geneice Kiester (top left) remove the results of a skit during a fall pep rally. The varsity cheerleaders (top center) practice one of their many cheers. During a break between two matches girls (top right) follow the cheerleaders in a song. An exciting moment (right) brings out the pep club's spirit and pride in Bobcat athletes another time. 24 Pep Club Turns on with Spirit They jumped with joy . . . They yelled to their hearts content. . . They cried because their team gave them a victory. Members of the Pep Club experienced these exciting — sometimes heartbreaking — moments during the year. Mrs. Amy Jensen was their sponsor . . . Veronica Walters was president . . . Christy Planansky was vice-president . . Deb Lucas was secretary . . . Jodine Manion was treasurer. They were the gover- ning body. Here they come . . . Warming up . . . They're here! Ramona Christensen, Karan Danbom, Geneice Kiester, Sandie Smith and Carol Zajic; the varsity cheerleaders . . . They led the Pep Club in all cheers . . . They kindled the fire of spirit. They were nervous and timid . . . They were smiles and enthusiasm. Donna Hashman, Roberta Lliteras, Joni Roes, Deb- bie Wood and Kathy Wood were the reserve cheerleaders. They boosted the boys . . . That was the Pep Club’s main duty . . . They sold magazine subscriptions to make money. . . That was their desire . . . They sponsored Mr. Sexy Legs . . . They held the annual Boyfriend- Girlfriend Dance. Bud Roes was crowned king . . . Deb Lucas was his feminine companion. This was the Pep Club . . . They provided the spirit. . . They showed spirit . . . They turned on” with spirit. 2S H-Club Sells Magazines Writes New Constitution An honorary organization ... a letterman club .. . a social group . . . that was the H-Club of HHS. They initiated new members . . . They helped supply spirit... They kept the athletic program alive. They worked together . . . expressing their views and opinions . . . They constructed their by- laws ... a new constitution. They raised money for weight lifting equipment . . . They had a magazine drive .. . They competed against the Pep Club. They elected their officers . . . Ted White was president . . . Randy Vogel was vice-president . . . Ken Hucke was secretary-treasurer . . . Mr. Larry DeWees was their sponsor. They were athletes . . . agile and spirited young men . . . determined to set the pace for others to follow. Don Jespersen (left), an H-Club member, gets magazine subscriptions from Mrs. Janet Pickering for the high school library. This was one of the several money-making projects for the organization. Ted White (top), president of H-Club, crowns Debra Lucas as Bud Roes's companion. The couple reigned over the Boyfriend- Girlfriend Dance. The annual event highlighted the year for the H-Club and Pep Club. Mr. Paul Zelenka and Kevin Sorensen (above) have a serious dis- cussion concerning several points to be considered in the formation of the new H- Club constitution. 26 Junior end Tom Golka (above) catches a pass against cross-country rival St. Agnes. Senior end, Kevin Sorensen (top left) dives for the ball to make extra yardage. Quarterback Ted White (top center) fakes a punt against the Minatare Indians. Junior halfback. Brad Haas (top right) being tackled by a Rushville Longhorn. Junior halfback, Charley Lliteras (right) fumbles against Rushville. 28 Lack of Experience Hampered Bobcats in Beginning of Season On a windswept field the Cats met their foe . . . Oshkosh was a strong opponent for the first game . . . both offensively and defen- sively. The Cats were unprepared . . . They lost 27-7. Hay Springs proved to be an even match. A strong Cat defense would not break . . . Neither offense could move the ball . . . The final score was 0-0. They faced Rushville with in- experience . . . Poor blocking kept the Cats off the scoreboard. Lack of defense allowed the Longhorns 27 points . . . The Cats disappointingly walked off the field with a 27-0 defeat. Minatare had a strong passing ability. Hemingford’s secondary was young . . . They were stunned by the Indians’ aerial at- tack. Although the Cats had im- proved their offense . . . they were unable to score. Their fourth loss of the year . . . 31-0. It was cold . . . Crawford’s ex- plosive offense kept the night warm . . . They scored 31 points. The Bobcats had trouble . . . offensively as well as defensively . . . They were scoreless. It remained a cold night for the Bobcats ... It was their fifth loss. w White, senior safety, stretches to break up a sure touchdown pass play against Sidney St. Pats. Erwin Sample (76-top right) demonstrates why he was chosen for the Secondary All Conference Team as he prepares to tackle the St. Agnes quarterback. Dave Engel, junior fullback, (bottom right) the leading ground gainer for the Bobcats, breaks a tackle and darts for a sizeable gain. Craig Price, senior halfback, (bottom center) carries for substantial yardage for the first down with Tim Lewis and Haas opening the way. Bud Roes, (below) All Conference Lineman, buries an Irish back for a loss. Randy Vogel. Engel, Lewis and Roes show excel- lent teamwork with a jarring gang tackle on a Harrison back during the last game of the season. 30 Cats Defense Effective; Offense Starts Slowly Homecoming was the first win. The Bobcats were up for it. . . The score was 15-14 over Morrill. Sorensen made the 1st touchdown ... It was a short pass from White. It was late in the 4th quarter . . . The Cats were behind one point. . . The extra point would tie the game . . . Quarterback White went for the two point conversion . . . The line did a superb job of blocking ... It was a pass to end Sorensen ... He caught it . . . They won. On a windy afternoon they beat Sidney St. Pats. The Cats weren’t able to make a TD. . .Senior Roes went into action ... He put three points on the scoreboard ... It was a 28 yard field goal. The defensive line put pressure on the Sidney backfield . . . Lewis, Vogel, Sample and Roes led the defensive charge . . . They dropped the fullback ... He was in the end zone ... It was a two point touchback. The final score was 5-0. Their last game was Harrison. For the seniors it would be all over . . . The score was 33-0. It wouldn't have been possible without the help of two men . . . Mr. Larry DeWees and Mr. Paul Zelenka . . . They taught them the meaning of discipline. . . It paid off at the end . . . It gave them the will to win. 31 Spikers Capture Best Season in Many Years Varsity volleyball triumphed . . . The record was 9-0. At tournament their record was 4-2. They placed third at Gordon Tournament. Next was Panhandle C. It was at Minatare. They gained third. They conquered Hay Springs . . . Over- powered their arch rival St. Agnes . . . Easily slid by Crawford . . . Squeaked by Chadron. They again beat Hay Springs . . . Barely slipped by Crawford . . . Tripped passed Harrison . . . and again squelched St. Agnes. The reserves earned an 8-1 record . . . Mr. Duane Knaub was the man ... he gave them spirit ... he gave them pride. In return they gave him their victories. 32 Mary Ann Wood (left) jumps high for a spike as Sandie Smith helpfully shouts words of encouragement. Cheri Hansen (middle left) sets the ball up to add to the win- ning cause. This was an example of the teamwork that prevailed throughout the entire season. Karan Danbom (far left) sets up the ball while Smith gets ready to as- sist her. Mr. Duane Knaub (top center) gives last minute advice to his B-squad before they begin their second match, while the rest of the team cheers them on. Mr. Knaub received his Bachelor of Science and Business Ed- ucation degrees from CSC. He obtained his Associative Arts Degree from Nebraska Western Junior College. Geneice Kiester (above) demonstrates her spiking abili- ity by slamming the ball over the net as Wood watches. Kiester and Smith, both juniors, were named to the Pan- handle Conference team. 33 Volleyball girls (right) show spirit and enthusiasm after one of their exciting victories. Rick Wax (top center) has rough time with one of his heavyweight opponents. Larry Becker (far right) tries to cradle his man for a pin. Pat Brost (bottom right) breaks his man down by driving him hard. Head Coach Larry Schnell (bottom center) gets emotionally involved while Assistant Coach Knaub looks over the next opponent. Senior Ramona Christensen (below) shows grace and poise as she sets the ball up for teammate Geneice Kiester on their home court. 34 Senior Kevin Sorensen (right) does what he knows best in the techniques of getting a pin. Junior Randy Vogel (below) seems to be in control in one of his many vic- tories. Senior Tim Brost (bottom left) uses all of his might and desire to end victoriously. Junior Dave Engel (bottom center) who was injured part of the season helps the team by keeping books at a match. Junior Tim Lewis (bottom right) works to roll his man toward a pin. VARSITY RECORD 7-6 WE 6 Mitchell THEY 54 42 Crawford 18 20 Hay Springs 37 9 Rushville 57 43 Harrison 21 26 •Hyannis 31 26 ’Mullen 29 36 Harrison 21 26 Crawford 24 39 Bayard 21 18 Rushville 37 30 Oshkosh 24 32 Hay Springs 23 15 Bridgeport 46 Triangular 36 HHS Grapplers Triumph With 1st Winning Season Their third season was started with a loss. The wrestlers were defeated by Mitchell. They won the next two matches. They were ready for the Rushville Tourney. Junior Dave Engel was their only finalist. He placed second at 132 lbs. Panhandle C was the next tournament. It was held at Bayard. Eight teams were competing. The only finalist was Kevin Sorensen. He received se- cond place at 167 lbs. Pat Brost 126 lbs. and Rick Wax Hwt. received third. Brost fought hard for fourth place honors at 119 lbs. District was the final obstacle for achieving state . . . None qualified . . . .The best they could do was fourth. Tim Brost 119 lbs., Steve Prochazka 132 lbs. and Tim Lewis 145 lbs. earned these honors. The coaches felt let down . . . They had hopes for state. But at least they had a winning season. The reserves finished with a 12-0 season. They felt proud . . . experience is a good teacher. Odds would be in their favor. 37 Teamwork and Spirit Give Cagers High Hopes The Cagers were led by two lettermen . . . They improved over past years . . . even though they lacked height and experience. They worked hard . . . They had determination . . . They won eight games. They played in three tournaments. . . Chadron State Invitational Holiday Tournament was their first. They were defeated by Holy Rosary of South Dakota 53-84 . . . but beat Haigler 75-72 . . . They lost to Harrison 44-60 . . . They came home with fifth place. Panhandle C was the second . . . They defeated St. Agnes 66-64 . . . They were beaten by Harrison 54-70 . . . They lost to host Rushville 61-78 . . . They gained fourth place. District was their third . . . They were eliminated by Crawford 51-60. This ended their season . . . Eight wins . . . Thirteen losses. Bud Roes led in rebounding with 15 a game . . . Ted White led scoring with a 15.3 average. This was a good building season. VARSITY RECORD 6-8 WE THEY 63 Hay Springs 52 55 Crawford 73 68 St. Agnes 64 50 Harrison 73 68 Hay Springs 72 59 Hyannis 60 35 Minatare 86 64 Harrison 79 56 Oshkosh 82 61 Sunflower 34 56 Rushville 63 62 Morrill 45 67 Crawford 64 86 Lyman 60 38 Senior guard Ted White (left) eyes the basket, readying himself for a jump shot. Senior Bruce Winten (far left) drives for a lay-up. Craig Price (top left) takes a set shot as teammates Robert Gonzales and Brian Kuhn add words of encouragement. Senior center Buddy Roes (top center) steals the ball from the hands of his opponent. Kuhn (top right) puts two more on the board for the Bobcats. Coach DeWees (above) shares a bright moment with Mr. Zelenka. Mr. Larry DeWees received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Chadron State College. 39 Sam Campbell (left) shoots a short jump shot over his opponent while Jim Yardley gets into position for the rebound. Charlie Lliteras (far left) drives in for an easy lay-up as his teammates look on. Yardley (far left) jumps high to give his team the ball during the game. Brad Haas (below center) follows the screen of Kevin Manion and Campbell for a clear jump shot. Haas along with Lliteras led the reserves in scoring with 131 a piece, while Yardley was only 8 points back with 123. Hansen (below) drives in for a lay-up to illustrate the fast break offense which con- tinued throughout the season. 40 Reserves Acquire Skill And Confidence in 71-72 It was a losing season . . . For some it was their first year . . . For others it was more experience .. . They worked hard . . . But they lacked skill ... They couldn’t get the taste of victory ... But they had a will of iron ... They drove on ... They had a good coach . . . He was Mr. Paul Zelenka. B-SQUAD RECORD 4-10 WE THEY 48 Hay Springs 20 39 Crawford 67 19 St. Agnes 51 38 Harrison 37 41 Hay Springs 43 54 Hyannis 75 31 Mi natare 43 51 Harrison 49 51 Oshkosh 60 39 Sunflower 49 39 Rushville 51 39 Morrill 62 50 Crawford 52 38 Lyman 31 41 Bobcat squad had little depth . . . Competition was rough . . . too rough for state berth . . . but they showed improvement over past seasons . . . and gained inspiration . . . from head coach Mr. Paul Zelenka. The Rushville Invitational was the highlight of the season . . . the first win since 1969 . . . They brought home eight first place trophies. Junior pole-vaulter Charlie Lliteras was high point getter ... his highest jump was 1T8”. Brad Haas and Dave Engel showed promise in the sprints. Two mile relay team . . . Tim Brost, Don Jespersen, Kevin Manion and Craig Price . . . placed consistently throughout the year. Engel, Ted White, Lliteras and Haas . . . made up the 880 relay . . . Their best time was 1:37:6 . . . only two seconds off the school record ... set in 1968. Future Tracksters Show Much Promise in Coming Years Head coach Paul Zelenka and assistant coach Mike Vahrenkamp (left) keep time on their boys. Coach Zelenka graduated from Chadron State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Senior hurdler, Ted White (middle left) easily clears the hurdle in the 180 yard lows. Kevin Manion (far left) breaks the string in his heat of the 440. Spectators cheer their fellow class- mates on at the Bayard District Track Meet. Two speedsters, Dave Engel and Brad Haas, (top left) run stride for stride in the 100 yard dash. Their best time was 10.4. Tim Brost (top middle) hands the baton to Don Jespersen after the first leg in the 2 mile relay. Craig Price (top right) edges out an opponent during a hail storm at District. Erwin Sample (above) stretches high as he throws the shot. Charlie Lliteras (center) skims the bar during a meet held at Bayard. 43 Joni Roes Sets Record for Girls Joni Roes was high point getter . . . She threw the discus . . . She set a new school record of 95 feet . . . Her points were not enough for the girls . . . They did not place high at the meets . . . Mr. Duane Knaub was their coach ... He worked with them . . . they were mostly un- derclassmen . . . They lacked experience . . . but they tried . . . and they looked forward to next year. 44 Roes (left) shows her form throwing the discus. Dee Dee Peters (middle left) finishes the last leg of the 440 yard relay. Pat Gasseling (far left) gives a rubdown with close assistance of Ramona Christensen. Mr. Duane Knaub (top left) Girls’ track coach, checks for place- ments with an official. Senior Pat Delsing (top center) hands off to fellow senior, Mary Ann Wood. Carol Zajic (above top) finished the 880 yard relay. Linda Delsing (above) has trouble receiving the baton from Marcella Roes in the 440 yard relay. 45 Five Fore Five boys participated in golf . . . They placed in two of seven meets. Mike Coplen was the only golfer to place ... He received a 1st place at the Hay Springs Triangular. Panhandle “C” was held at Bayard ... An individual honor went to Mike Coplen ... He placed 5th . . . The team also placed 5th. Other members of the team were Brian Kuhn, Marty Kuhn, Philip Schmitt and Jim Yardley . . . Their sponsor was Mr. Donald Hanks. After finishing a putt, Mike Coplen and Brian Kuhn (top) right) move to another hole. Marty Kuhn (bottom right) swings hard to get the ball down the fairway. Philip Schmitt (bottom left) gives the ball an easy tap to knock it closer to the hole. Jim Yardley (above) tees off. 46 Seniors Look Forward to A New World Coming The end has come . . . Their high school days are over. . . A loneliness and sadness comes over all of them . . . Only memories remain . . . The highlights of their years here will stay with the seniors. They were busy and active ... It was their final year at Hemingford High School. . . They set the pace for the underclassmen to follow. Their leaders were Ken Hucke as president . . . Kevin Sorensen as vice-president . . . Cheri Hansen as secretary . . . and Danette Swanson as treasurer. They led them through their final year. Homecoming came around ... a parade. . . decorating halls. They had a float . . . Peanuts was their theme ... It placed third . . . They decorated the halls with “Peanuts” cartoons . . . They won first place . . . They displayed their spirit. Their teachers implanted knowledge within them . . . They encountered successes . . . They faced some failures . . . but they kept trying. The audience (right) rises in recognition of the graduating class as they file past at Baccalaureate services. Sam Cullan and Veronica Walters (bottom) lead the class out the doors of Hemingford High School enroute to their commencement exercises. The class chose Veronica and Sam to be the speakers for honors night and graduation. Bruce Craig Bremer Timothy Fred Brost Ramona Sue Christensen Michael Kent Coplen 48 Samuel Kevin Cullan Karan Christy Danbom Brenda Lea Davies David Bruce Curtis David Lee Darveau Sandra JoAnne Davis mm Mmn I J •®v. 49 The Lighter Side Becomes Realism Pat Gasseling (right) forces a cheer- leading uniform on Cheri Hansen while they rehearse for their senior pep club skit. Seniors (center) give last minute thoughts to their experi- ences at HHS as they walk to the gym for graduation exercises. Karan Dan- bom and Pat Delsing (far right) tell Santa what they want for Christmas! Buddy Roes (bottom) munches on a sucker as he watches a volleyball game. The class receives final instructions before bac- calaureate services begin. Janna Louise Dee Cheri Dawn Hansen 50 Patricia Ann Delsing Carol Jean Duncan James Leroy Elder Patricia Marie Gasseling Kenneth Lyle Hucke Donald Richard Hunter Randall Alan Kittelmann Brian Charles Kuhn 5! New Dawn Faces Sr's Graduation drew closer . . . Lavender and purple were their colors . . . Carnation was their flower. . . They chose “A New World's Cornin’” as their motto . . . “Friends With You as their song. Sunday night was Baccalaureate . . .Tuesday was class night . . . steps leading up to the final moment . . . Commencement. They marched down the aisle . . . and proudly received their diplomas. For each senior, the sun has set. . . making today—yesterday . . . Th sun will rise . . . making tomorrow—today . . . giving them a new birth . . . giving them a “New Dawn.” Kent Darvin Lewis Edmund Joseph Roes Jodine Suzanne Manion Erwin Nelson Sample Suzanne Carol Neeley Monte Darell Sample Christine Gayle Planansky Rick LeRoy Sample 52 Craig Roland Price Kevin Christian Sorensen Seniors (top left) discuss CSC with Karen Messersmith. Superintendent Donald Hanks (top center) reads his morning mail. Mr. Hanks holds a Bachelors of Science Degree from Chadron State College and a Masters and Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. School board president Vincent Rosenberger (top right) arranges cards at Rosenber- ger's Sundries. A memorial plaque (above) was dedicated to a classmate. Micheal Lliteras. Mr. Frank Brigham and his wife (left) open a shower gift presented to them by the fac- ulty. Mr. Brigham received a Bach- elor of Arts Degree from Luther College. He teaches elementary and high school vocal music. 53 54 Senior Decorations No. I For Homecoming Events Mr. Paul Zelenka (right) reminds Debbie Weber that not all of history’s great leaders were tall men. The senior class, sponsored by Mr. Larry DeWees, (top center) holds a class meeting to select swordbearers and ushers for their baccalaureate and commencement exercises. Stu- dents in the journalism class (center) choose current news topics for radio program stories which are written and recorded every Tuesday. Seniors decorate the halls (bottom) in preparation for the homecoming festivities. Their section of the hall, displaying Charlie Brown characters and red and white streamers, won first place in the competition. Pat Delsing (below) attempts to listen to a record through her fingernail. Danette Kay Swanson Dennis Elmer Tuchek Rodney Stephen Uhrig Thomas Anthony Walters Theodore Joseph White Larry Dale Vickers Veronica Sue Walters Bruce Gale Winten Patricia Kay Wacker Debra Lynn Weber Mary Ann Wood 55 Juniors' Float Places First This has been a year of achievement . . . They edited the Feline . . . They sold refreshments at games ... They gave a prom for the seniors ... They built a float... it won first place ... it portrayed The Great Pumpkin . . . They were the juniors. They picked their leaders . . . Tom Golka was their president... Dan Powell was vice-president... Carol Zajic was secretary . . . Geneice Kiester was treasurer . . . Linda Delsing and Tim Lewis represented them in Student Council ... Mr. Don Baruth and Mrs. Adelyn Headden were sponsors. English and American History were their only required subjects ... but still they had a rough schedule . . . Many nights were spent studying. Eighteen of them attended County Government Day in Alliance ... They gained experience ... They learned the procedures of county government. The American Legion sponsored Junior Law- man ... Tom Golka was selected lawman ... Randy Vogel was alternate. Roger Armstrong Jody Benda Debbie Bergfield Bonnie Coleman Virginia Cullan Alan Curtis Steve Dee Linda Delsing 56 Bonnie Coleman. Karen Smith, and Darcy Sample (left) admire a picture of their junior class float. Mrs. Adelyn Headden (below) lectures to her Latin I class on the declension of adjectives. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Chadron State College and teaches Latin and math. She also serves as junior class sponsor. Ann Hunter Geneice Kiester Paula Kuismannen Tim Lewis Sherry Dufek Dave Engel Tom Golka Robert Gonzales 57 Zajic Is '72 Girl Stater Mr. Donald Haas (below), treasurer of the school board, attends one of the HHS track meets to support the boys. Geneice Kiester, Sandie Smith, Sherry Dufek and Susan Pipitt (center) read Act I of the play Glass Menagerie to the 11th grade English class as an assignment by Mr. Norman Hansen. Carol Zajic and Virginia Cullan (far right) study the bulletin board for coming events after being selected as the 1972 Girl Stater and alternate by the American Legion Auxiliary. 58 Charles Lliteras Scott Messersmith Gail Moravek Susan Pipitt Dan Powell Steve Prochazka Jim Ray Josie Rojas Dennis Roland Darcy Sample Rhonda Sample Wayne Schledewitz Karen Smith Sandie Smith Tom Stull Vicky Stull 59 Dave Swanson Laura Tschacher Randy Vogel Tim Waterbury Lliteras Wins Lincoln Trip Juniors (right) work hard in the concession stand to earn money for the up coming prom. Rick Wax (far right) enjoys dancing at the Snowball dance sponsored by FHA. Junior boys (bottom far right) study the different properties of the candle which is included in their first year of Chem-Physics. Bill Kiester (bottom right), a school board member, solders a connection for a tape recorder in his spare time. Dale Wood (bottom left), also a school board member, adjusts a storm window while remodeling a house, part of his profession. Charlie Lliteras. Boy Stater, (below) points out some govern- mental principles to alternate Roger Armstrong. 61 Camelot—A Time for Us Is 1972 Prom Theme King Arthur and his sword . . . Merlin and his magic . . . knights and the round table . . . floated through the minds of the HHS students. Camelot: A Time For Us” was the theme for the 1972 prom. First came the banquet ... a dinner sur- rounded by an atmosphere of friends and fun . . . speeches and songs . . . jokes and laughter. The band was Stillwater ... a group of minstrels . . . providing music . . . making the evening one to remember. Next came the royalty ... His Majesty, Buddy Roes and Her Majesty, Ramona Christensen . . . Junior attendants were . . . Sir Randy Vogel and Lady Virginia Cullan . . . Sophomore attendants were ... Sir Greg Hansen and Lady Roberta Lliteras . . . Freshmen attendants were ... Sir Greg Moeller and Lady Debbie Wood. King Buddy Roes and Queen Ramona Christensen (top center) reign over the royal court. Jodi Knaub and Jim Zajic act as crown bearers. Tim Lewis, Tom Stull, and Qail Moravek (top right) sweep the drawbridge entrance in final preparation for the dance. Alan Curtis and Randy Vogel (middle right) prepare a window for the spectators. Dave Swanson, Tim Lewis, and Tim Waterbury (bottom right) add special effects to the centerpiece. Students (bottom center) enjoy an evening of fun dancing to the music of the band, Stillwater. Ken Hucke (below), senior class president, gives a speech at the prom banquet. 62 Sophs Order Class Rings They worked hard to raise money . . . They raked lawns . . . They tore down old buildings . . . They built a float. . . They anxiously waited for their class rings . . . They were the sophomores. Mr. Duane Knaub was their sponsor. . . Greg Hansen was their president . . . Colleen Duncan was vice-president. . . Lenni Walters was secretary . . . Marcella Roes was treasurer. . . Kathy Wood and Don Jespersen were Student Council representatives. 64 Dan Anderson Richard Barta Larry Becker Pat Brost Sam Campbell Carolyn Curtis Carol Danbom Colleen Duncan Isaias Garcia Chris Gausman Brad Haas Greg Hansen Jess Huss (below) practices good driving skills and puts them to use in drivers ed. Erick Jensen (bottom right) finds a comfortable position for studying his play lines. School secretary Mrs. Leona Wilkins (far left) hands Steve Hollinrake his school lunch ticket as Irene Phillips looks on. Janet Price and Irene Phillips (center) help other members of the class understand their geome- try by working with wooden figures. Irene Phillips (top right) is fitted for her class ring. Sophomores ordered their rings on March 24 and will receive them the beginning of their junior year. 65 66 10th grade students (far left) In the Typing I class learn tabulation rules. Sophomore boys (top center) sculpt sand stone figures. Otto Uhrig (left), vice-president of the school board, examines the resource materials in the high school library on farming and ranching. Donna Hashman (center) tries out for the 1972-73 varsity cheer- leader by doing her individual cheer. Cafeteria cooks (below) serve lunch while the juniors and seniors go through the line. 67 Sophs Develop Dissecting Ability English was their only re- quirement . . . There were many subjects to choose from . . . geometry, typing, biology, home economics, metals, music, physical education, driver’s education, and world history . . . all of which were new and challenging to the sophomores. They found this year required more work ... They found it more exciting . . . Half of their high school years were over . . . Next year would be even more exciting. Raymond Nikont Irene Phillips Janet Price Jon Ray Marcella Roes Rod Salomon Lenni Walters Tom Winters Kathy Wood Jim Yardley 68 School Board secretary, Vern Planansky, (left) takes time out from his farm work to show slides to his family. Sophomore girls (center) help earn money for their class by raking the high school lawn. Mr. Larry DeWees (top left) points out the muscles of the frog to one of his biology students, Don Jespersen. Mr. DeWees teaches biology and elementary physical education and is also the senior class sponsor. Tenth grade boys (top right) practice bowling techniques in P.E. Student teacher, Mrs. Terry McVay. corrects papers in the teacher's lounge. She is working for her Bachelor of Science Degree at Chadron State College. She teaches geometry, Chem-Physics I and II, and Algebra II. 69 Frosh 'Feet' Help Make Ends Meet They were lost . . . They were shy . . . The surroundings were new. . . They were the freshmen. Marty Kuhn was their president . . . Greg Moeller was vice- president . . . Joni Roes was secretary . . . Dan Brost was treasurer . . . Dave Buskirk and Debbie Wood were represen- tatives to the Student Council. . . Mike Wacker was alternate . . . Mrs. Sue Volkmere was their sponsor. They decorated halls . . . They built a float . . . Fuzzy feet gave them income . . . They looked to next year. To be sophomores was their goal. Robyn Anderson Eric Bremer Dan Brost Greg Burri Mike Burri David Buskirk Linda Buskirk Jay Cowan Steve Cullan Lea Ann Danbom Jerry Davies Lynette Dee Howard Elder Max Gonzales Marty Kuhn Karmel Landercasper Greg Moeller Greg Morava Jim Mracek Pam Mundt Colleen Neeley Dee Dee Peters 70 Freshmen bowlers (below) watch a vid- eo tape of their P.E. bowling class. This is the second year students could bowl. Mrs. Sue Volkmer, fresh- men and FHA sponsor, (bottom) super- vises Mary Ann Coplen and Jane Yard- ley in a home ec. project. She re- ceived her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska and is currently working on a Master's degree at CSC. She teaches all classes of home economics, art and Consumer Economics. Freshmen girls (far left) examine fuzzy feet made by the class. They were a major money making activity. Dennis Zeller and Mike Burri (left) clean off a table saw at the end of shop. 71 Frosh Prepare to Compete in Space Age Society 72 Greg Pipitt Kathy Phillips John Prochazka Andy Ray Paul Ray Joni Roes Dick Roes Aldon Sample Caren Schekall Bob Trussel Debbie Uhrig Kevin Votruba Mike Wacker Dorothy Walters Guidance Counselor Donald Baruth (below) gives Craig Price some information about college entrance require- ments. He is a junior class sponsor, Student Council sponsor and teaches American Government, Modern Prob- lems and Civics. He received his Associate Arts degree from McCook Jr. College and Bachelor of Arts degree from CSC. He is currently working on a Master s degree at CSC. Mr. Harold Schmitt (far left), high school cus- todian, cleans a glass door in the main hall. Mr. Larry Schnell, shop teacher, (center) tests a chisel made by Greg Pipitt in Metals class. He is head wrestling coach and teaches all shop classes, Drafting, Woodworking, Metals, and Plastics. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from CSC. Freshmen president Marty Kuhn (left) presides over a class meeting while secretary Joni Roes records the minutes. Philip Schmitt Charles Schrader Dennis Sherlock Elaine Shimek Gene Short Bull Ed Wernke Debbie Wood Kevin Wood Marlene Zajic Dennis Zeller 73 Eighth Grade Girls Lead Class They completed the eighth grade . . . They gained new horizons . . . They were the eighth graders. Kim Hansen was president. . . Carol Wood was vice-president . . . Sheri Gordon was secretary . . . Susan Schekall was treasurer . . . Steve Morava and Susan Schekall represented them in Student Council. . .They were their leaders. They took another step . . . They sought knowledge . . .They gained wisdom. Dan Duncan and Steve Morava (top left) study comfortably on the floor. Miss Sharon Schukei (top center) English 9-10 and French teacher, plays a tape for her French class. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Kearney State College. Eighth graders (center) finish a day of school and prepare to leave. Mr. Mike Vahrenkamp (bottom center) helps Alan Prosser at the board. He is the eighth grade sponsor, math and Dri- vers Ed teacher, and is the junior high basketball coach and assistant boys track coach. Mr. Vahrenkamp holds a Bachelor of Science from CSC. Ellen Adamson Hank Anderson Doug Armstrong Chris Cowan Kenny Darveau Dan Duncan Bruce Foley Nina Garcia 74 Eighth Grade Rosa Garcia Sheri Gordon Bob Haas Kim Hansen Debbie Hashman Sheila Heinz Dave Horner David Jensen Betty Johnson Kelly Kiester Keith Landercasper Gary Moeller Steve Morava Alan Prosser Susan Schekall Darrell Schledewitz Debbie Sherlock Roger Sorensen Danny Swanson Barry Vogel Carol Wood Tom Yellow Hair Nancy Zeller 75 Junior High Tastes of Activity They entered junior high . . . They were seventh graders . . . They had their first classes in the new building . . . They entered a new world of learning and ac- complishment ... it was a new beginning. They elected officers . . .it was their first time . . . David Roes was president . . . Dan Horner was vice-president . . . Mike Delsing was secretary . . . Keri Votruba was treasurer . . . Jane Yardley and Danny Golka were student council representatives . . . They lead the class. They built a float for homecoming . . . Mrs. Janet Pickering was class sponsor. The seventh graders (above) take advantage of the quietness of the library by studying their assignments. Spirit is boosted as the junior high cheerleaders (top center), Susan Schekall, Jane Yardley and Nancy Zeller watch Sheri Gordon and Jane Phillips attractively arrange the crepe paper. Mrs. Pickering (center) mixes ingredients to make sloppy joes for the librarians' Christmas party. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from CSC. John Spracklen (right) sits as he plans his daily lessons for his classes. He is a student teacher from CSC. teaching math and P.E. 76 Seventh Grade Alice Adamson Jim Baer Dean Buskirk Noreen Casey Mary Ann Coplen Vickie Cowan Mike Delsing Greg Elliott Martha Foley Joan Gasseling Danny Golka Robin Hashman Sonya Heinz Dan Horner Tony Jones Toni Kresl Danny LI iteras Doug Messersmith Joseph Neeley Jane Phillips Peggy Phillips Danny Ray Karen Riggs David Roes Jerry Schrader Martin Schumacher Chuck Schmitt Ramona Shepard Myrtle Short Bull Rosann Stumf Craig Uhrig Keri Votruba Annette Wilkins Jane Yard ley 77 78 Minden Trip Opens New Horizons Sixth Grade Dale Buskirk Grant Campbell Doug Duncan Terry Elliott Suzanne Foley Gailene Horstman •Sam Hucke Mickey Jones Kirt Kiester Mike Kresl •Torn Manning ‘David Nikont Marlaine Olson Rocky Olson Bobby Phillips Carolyn Pipitt Rod Prochazka They were the ambitious fifth graders . . . They wanted to see production . . . Agriculture was the start . . . Industry was the change . . . Scottsbluff and Mitchell was where it occurred. The sixth graders and students from lawn unit were the tourists . . . Minden was the town . . . Pioneer Village was the scene ... A young view of an old heritage. Fifth graders pass into their final year . . . the sixth approach junior high. Mary Schekall John Sherlock Bruce Short Bull Dean Short Bull Georgene Short Bull ‘Trevor Votruba Gary Walton Diane Wernke Sam White Mary Wilkins Tommy Zajic Mr. Bernard Caha (bottom) prepares to scrub the floors, one of his many tasks as grade school custodian. Mrs. Laverne Fentress (center) in- structs a student concerning his as- signment. She received her Bache- lor's degree from Doane College and now teaches 4-5-6 social studies and English. Jerry Ray and Chris An- derson (far left) find a wealth of knowledge in the library. Sixth grade students (top center) board the bus to Minden for their fall field trip. Mrs. Guyla Thomas (right), 4- 5-6 reading, art and science teach- er, received her Bachelor of Arts from Chadron State College. Denise Adamson Chris Anderson John Annen Brian Cullan Brent Curtis Audrey Davies Marvin Dee Melvin Dee Brad Delsing Diane Dickey Yolanda Garcia Perry Haddix Barbra Jones Susan Manning Terry Messersmith Tina Nelson Bradley Price Jerry Ray Mike Schekall Dorothy Schrader Susan Smith Todd Tinsley Jenny Uhrig Bruce Vogel Jim White Bobby Wood 79 Music, PE Refine Rodger Elliott Duane Foley Jane Foley Mike Gasseling Mark Gresens Bryan Haddix David Hashman Gary Hollinrake Rick Horstman Francine Isaac Thomas Jensen Brenda Jespersen Students strived for further knowledge . . . They worked side by side . . . They solved numerous problems . . . They learned geometry and some graphing. . . The guides on their way were Mrs. Fentress, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Hebbert. Mrs. Lena Hebbert (right) duplicates work sheets. She received her Bach- elor of Science degree from the Uni- versity of Wyoming. Elementary stu- dents (top center) participate in the Christmas operetta. Mrs. Marian Lee Walters and Mrs. Irene Christensen (far right) supervise PE at Lawn Unit. They both hold B.A. degrees from Chadron State College. Fourth grade students (bottom right) study math. Mrs. Rebecca Yellow Hair, teacher’s aide, (bottom left) draws a picture. Students (center) do exercises at Lawn School. Fourth Grade Harold Adamson Craig Cole Kelly Cullan Bruce Delsing Gay Kiester Joe Lliteras Ted Price Brian Prosser Jamie Roes Stanley Schekall Linda Schumacher Myra Shepard Susan Sherlock Dianne Swanson Jeff Swanson Brad Vogel Guy Walton Sherri Wood 81 Costumes Highlight Operetta Karen Gasseling Gene Hanks Colleen Heinz 'Elaine Hucke Brian Jensen Dawn Jespersen Tim Kotschwar •Kenny Kresl David Lliteras Janell Longmore •Jim Manning Rae Dee Price Emanual Red Cloud •Scott Schrader Merle Short Bull Regan Short Bull Shirley Smith Tracy Tinsley Molly Wilkins Peggy Yellow Hair Bobby Zajic Third Grade 82 Elementary students (bottom center) enjoy their dinner. Mrs. Elaine Laeger (left center), third grade teacher, adjusts costumes for the Christmas operetta dress rehearsal. Mrs. Laeger received a Bachelor of Science from Chadron State College. Ramona Christensen (top center) holds the attention of elementary students during story hour. Mr. Glen Kotschwar (top right), elementary principal, shows Duane Foley the procedures of ping pong. Mr. Kotschwar holds an A A from McCook Jr. College and a Bachelor of Science from CSC. He teaches bookkeeping and business communications. Mrs. Agnes Bruns (right center), second grade teacher, prepares students for the dress rehearsal. Mrs. Bruns holds a Bachelor of Science from CSC. Second Grade Mariann Adamson Debora Anderson Pat Anderson Lori Annen Dee Campbell Cindy Cole Angie Cullan •Chris Golka Lori Gowin Jim Hack Jennifer Herbaugh Lisa Jensen Dana Jespersen • Karen Kresl Madonna Mabin Tommy Phillips Jodeen Ray Tammy Sample Pauline Schance Tracy Shepard Bryan Sherlock Edwin Short Bull Kevin Short Bull Randy Short Bull Thearl Short Bull Lynn Swanson Jeanie Tinsley Trent Tinsley Kathy Vickers •Tim Votruba 83 Michelle Delsing Billy Foley Danny Forsstrom Susan Gasseling Rex Horstman Ronnie Jespersen Mike Longmore Robyn Morriss Tom Neeley Joyce Townsend Sherry Walton Kim Wiggins First Grade Pam Baruth Shannon Cullan A kindergartener (above) distributes straws at their afternoon snack time. Mrs. Rosemarie Jacobsen and Mrs. Jaci Stolldorf (top left) work busily at putting up a bulletin board. Both teachers received their Bachelor of Science degrees from Chadron State College. Students of the special ed- ucation class (top right) write words as Mrs. Madra Horse dictates them. She has her Bachelor of Science from CSC. Mr. Frank Brigham (bottom right) has the first grade music class clap the rhythm to a song. Mr. Tom Fortune (right) tests the hearing of a student. He works for Dist. 10 through Educational Service Unit 12. 84 Beginners Learn Basic Principles They studied the alphabet and numbers . . . They learned how to print their name . . . They made new friends . . . They ex- changed valentines at their Valen- tine’s party . . . Mrs. Rosemarie Jacobsen instructed the Kindergarteners. The first graders had a year of experiences . . . They were cookies at the Christmas operetta . . . Their teacher was Mrs. Jaci Stolldorf. Mrs. Madra Horse was the teacher of the special education class . . . She worked with her students . . . They improved their reading skills. Casey Cole Kathy Cullan 'Tracy Elliott Troy Good Buffalo Bradley Hansen John Hatterman Lance Kotschwar •Karla Kresl Joseph Schekall Roger Schledewitz Johnna Shepard Roger Townsend 'Grace Ann Waterman Randy Wood David Yellow Hair Jimmy Zajic 85 A New World's Comin BRUCE BREMER Annual 4; Newspaper 3; Alcoholism Essay award 3; Band 23 4 ; Honor Band 234; Chorus 13; Boys' Glee 2; Woodwind Choir 3; Dram. Club 34; All school play 3; Speech Con. 3. TIM BROST FB 1234 ; BB 1; Wr. 2 3 4 . Wr. award 4; Track 1 23 4 ; H-Club 234; Chorus 134; Boys' Glee 2; Class Pres. 1; FFA 1. star greenhand; SC Pres. 4; Honor Soc. 34; Co. Gov't Atty. 3; Prom Att. 2; Swordbearer 3; Prom server 2. RAMONA CHRISTENSEN VB 123 4 ; Track 13. stu. mgr. 4; GAA 1234. pres. 4; Pep Club 1234, cheerleader 4; Chorus 134; Girls' Glee 123; Girls' Sextet 3; Girls' Triple Trio 2; Prom Queen 4; Pine Ridge Teacher's Ass n Scholarship 4; Edna and Ira Leavitt Scholarship 4. MIKE COPLEN Golf 3 4 ; FB 12 ; BB 123 ; Track 1 2 ; H-Club 1234; Newspaper 3; Band 12; Chorus 134. Mixed Vocal Ens, 234; sup. 24, Boys' Octet 4. sup.. Scholastic Con. 24. hon. men. literature 4; Prom Att. 1; Dram. Club 234; All school play 2; Speech con. 3; Voice of Democracy con. winner 3; Prom server 2. SAM CULLAN St. Agnes Academy 123; FB 12 3 4 ; Track 12. stu. mgr. 4. H-Club 4; Newspaper 3; Sci. Club 1234. V-Pres. 3. treas. 4; SC 234. dist. rep. 3; Honor Soc. 34; Boys State 3; Co. Gov’t Welfare Off. 3; Homecoming King 4; Valentine Prince 3; All school play 34. best supporting actor 3; Merit s Who's Who 34; School board 4; A-Club V-Pres. 3; Appt. to Merchant Marine Academy 4. DAVE CURTIS Amer Essay hon. men. 4; Band 12 3 4 ; Honor Band 234; Band award 34; Chorus 12; Boys' Glee 2; Brass Sextet 34; Trumpet Trio 4. sup.; FFA 123, greenhand 1, Chap, farmer 2. state conv. 2; Honor Soc.; Ctzn. award 4 KARAN DANBOM VB 12 3 4 . Track 1 2 ; GAA 1234; Pep Club 1234, cheerleader 4; Annual act. ed. 4; Newspaper 3; Silver Key Con. 4; NHSPA conv. 4; Alcoholism Essay award 23; Band 1 2 3 4 . cap. 3. majorette 4; Honor Band 1234; Chorus 134; Girls’ Glee 1234. Glee award 3; Music hon. men. 4; Brass Sextet 234; Horn solo 4; Vocal solo 24, sup. 24; Mixed Vocal Ens. 234; sup. 24; Girls' Sextet 4. sup.; Girls' Trio 3; SC 1; Class pres. 2; FHA 1234, song leader 2, treas. 3. Jr. deg., state conv. 23; Scholastic Con. 23; Honor Soc. 34; Quill and Scroll 4; Co. Gov't Assessor 3; Dram. Club 234; All school play 234. One-act play 4; Con. play; Speech con. 4; PC Champ. Speech Team 4; Dram, award 4; God and Country award 4; Prom server 2. DAVE DARVEAU BB 1; Track 2; Annual 4; Newspaper 34; Chorus 134, Boys'Glee 2; FFA 1. creed speaking con., state conv.; Scholastic Con. 4; Go. Gov't Vet. Ser. Off. 3. BRENDA DAVIES VB 12; Track 12; GAA 12; Pep Club 12, cheerleader 2; Chorus 14; Girls' Glee 12; Girls’ Sextet 2; Select Chorus 4; Prom server 2. SANDIE DAVIS Pep Club 1234; Annual 4; Chorus 1; Girls' Glee 123; FHA 1234; Scholastic Con. 2. JANNA DEE Pep Club 234; Newspaper 3; Chorus 134; Girls' Glee 123; FHA 1. PAT DELSING Track 1 2 4 ; GAA 124, Pep Club 1234, cheerleader 3; Quill and Scroll 34; Annual ed. 4; Newspaper ed 3; NHSPA conv. 4; Chorus 134; Girls' Glee 123; Mixed Vocal Ens. 23. sup. 3; Class treas. 13; Scholastic Con. 124. 2nd-Bkkpg. 4; SC 24. sec. 4; Honor Soc. 34; Co. Gov't Comm. 3; Homecoming Att. 4; Boyfriend-Girlfriend Att. 4; Prom Att. 2; Speech con. 4; sup. interp. drama; PC Champ. Speech Team 4; Swordbearer 3; Prom server 2; Ed. award 4. CAROL DUNCAN VB 134 ; GAA 134; Pep Club 1234; Annual 4; Newspaper 3; Band 34 . Sgt. at Arms; majorette 4; Chorus 1; Girls' Glee 1; Vocal Acc. 234; Acc. award 23; FHA 1234. pub. chairman 2, historian 3. deg. chairman 4, state conv. 23; Scholastic Con. 4; Dram. Club 34; All school play 34; Alcoholism Essay award 2. JIM ELDER Annual 4; Newspaper 4; FFA 123, greenhand 1. chap, farmer 23. state con. 4. state conv. 3, pub. speaking award 23; Sci. Club 4. PAT GASSELING VB 1, stu. mgr. 34; Track 12. stu. mgr. 34; GAA 1234, Pep Club 1234; Newspaper 3; Amer. Essay 2nd 4; Chorus 134. Girls’ Glee 1234; Girls' Triple Trio 2; Mixed Vocal Ens. 4. sup.; Select Chorus 4; Sci. Club 4; Co. Gov't Welfare Off. 3; Dram. Club 34; One-act play; Con. play 3. sup.; Edna and Ira Leavitt Scholarship 4. MIKE GOLKA BB 1; Track 1; Quill and Scroll 34, Newspaper 3, Alcoholism Essay hon. men. 23; Boys' Glee 2; FFA 1, greenhand; Scholastic Con. 34. hon. men. Trig. 4; Sci Club 34, pres. 4; SC 1; Honor Soc. 34. pres. 4; Boys State alt. 3; Co. Gov’t Cons. Off. 3; Speech con. 3; Jr. Academy of Sci. 4; Elks Scholarship 4; Chess Club 2; Co. Soil and Water Cons. Speech Con. 3, 2nd; CSC Sci. Clinic 4. 3rd; Msgr. McDonald Math 4. CHERI HANSEN VB 12 3 4 ; Track stu. mgr. 1; GAA 1234, sec. 4; Pep Club 1234, cheerleader 13; Annual bus. mgr 4; Newspaper 3; NHSPA conv. 4; Amer. Essay hon. men 4; Alcoholism Essay award 23; Band twirler 4. Chorus 134; Girls’ Glee 123; Class V- Pres. 3. sec. 4; FHA 1234. rec. chairman 2, sec 3, pres. 4. Jr. deg., state conv. 23; Scholastic Con. 4; SC 1; Honor Soc. 34; Quill and Scroll 4; Co. Gov't Comm. 3; Homecoming att. 4; Boyfriend- Girlfriend att. 4; FHA Sweetheart att. 3; Prom server 2. KEN HUCKE FB 123 4 ; Track 12 3 ; H-Club 34, sec.-treas. 4; Newspaper 3; Amer. Essay hon. men. 2; Chorus 1; Class pres. 4; FFA 123; Scholastic Con. 4, 2nd-economics; Sci. Club 34. sec. 4. science award 4; SC 3; Speech contest 3. DON HUNTER FB 12; FFA 123. RANDY KITTELMANN Annual 4; Boys' Glee 2; FFA 123; CSC Voc-Tech School 4. BRIAN KUHN Golf 3 4; FB 12; BB 1234; H-Club 4; Newspaper 3; Band 12 3 4 . Sgt. at Arms 4, Honor Band 234, Musicians award 4; Chorus 134; Boys' Octet 4, sup.; Mixed Vocal Ens. 234. sup. 24; Brass Sextet 4; Scholastic Con. 3; Co. Gov't Comm. 3; Dram. Club 1234; All school play 1234; One-act play 34, Con. play 34. sup. 3; Speech con. 34. sup. TV Commentary 4; PC Champ. Speech Team 4; Dram, award 4; Msgr. McDonald Drama 4. KENT LEWIS FB 2; Annual 4; Newspaper 3; Boys' Glee 2; FFA 1. contest; CSC Voc-Tech School 4. JODINE MANION Pep Club 1234, treas. 4. Annual 4. Amer. Essay hon. men. 13, 1st-2; Alcoholism Essay award 1; Band 12 3; 86 Honor Band 3; Chorus 124; Girls' Glee 123; Mixed Vocal Ens. 3. sup.; Girls' Sextet 34. sup. 4; Scholastic Con. 34. hon. men. standard foods 4; Dram. Club 4; All school play 4; Speech Con. 4. 1st debate; PC Champ. Speech Team 4; Honor Soc. 4; Msgr. McDonald Declamation 4. SUZANNE NEELEY Alliance High School 12; Pep Club 234; Amer. Essay hon. men. 3; Alcoholism Essay award 3; Girls’ Glee 4; All school musical 2; Sci. Club 4; Y-Teens 3; Y-Teen Orphean 2; Jr. Class Play 2; Dram. Club 4; All school play 4; Edna and Ira Leavitt Scholarship 4. CHRISTY PLANANSKY VB 1234 ; Track bkp. 2; GAA 1234. V- Pres. 4; Pep Club 1234. V-Pres. 4; Ann. Ass t Ed. 4; Newspaper 3; NHSPA conv. 4; Amer. Essay 1st-4; Alcoholism Essay award 3; Band 2 3 4 . ass't cap. 4; Honor Band 234; Chor. 134, Chor. award 3; Girls' Glee 1234; Girls' Sextet 4. sup.; Girls’ Trio 2; Mixed Vocal Ens. 34. sup. 4; Vocal solo 234. sup. 24; Woodwind Choir 4; Select Chor. 4; Class sec. 3; FHA 1234. pari. 23. song leader 4. st. conv. 2; Scholastic Con. 1234. hon. men. Amer. Hist. 3. Fr. 4; Sci. Club 34; Honor Soc. 34. treas. 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Girl St. 3; Co. Gov’t Clerk 3; Dram. Club 34; All sch. play 34; One-act play 4; Con. play 34. sup. 3; Speech cons. 34; PC Champ. Speech Team 4; Elks Scholarship 4; Merit's Who’s Who 34; Kearney St. Coll. Music Workshop 4; Bd. of Trust. Scholarship 4; 4-H Scholarship 4; Msgr. McDonald For. Lang. CRAIG PRICE FB 123 4 ; BB 1234 . Track 1 2 3 4‘, track award 4; H-Club 1234; Annual sports ed. 4; Newspaper 3; NHSPA Conv. 4; Alcoholism Essay award 13; Chorus 134; Boys’ Glee 2; Class treas. 2; FFA 12. contest 2; Sci. Club 3; Co. Gov't Treas. 3; Homecoming Att. 4; Prom server 2; Swordbearer 3; Edna and Ira Leavitt Scholarship alt. 4. BUD ROES FB 12 3 4 ; All-Con. Team 4. North-South All-Star Team 4. BB 123 4’; Track 1; H-Club 2.34; Annual 4; Newspaper 3; Band 1; Boys' Glee 2; SC treas. 4; Prom Att. 3. King 4; Boyfriend- Girlfriend King 4; Dram. Club 34; All school play 34. ERWIN SAMPLE FB 12 3 4 . hon. men. 4. North-South All-Star- Team 4; BB 1; Wr. 2 3 ; Track 124; H-Club 124; Annual 4; Newspaper 3; Band 123 4 . Boy Sgt. at Arms 3. Cap. 4; Chorus 134, Sgt. at Arms 4; Boys' Glee 2; Brass Sextet 4; Boys' Octet 4. sup.; FFA 12. greenhand 1. 5th-land judging 2; Sci. Club 4; Boyfriend-Girlfriend Att. 4; Dram. Club 34; All school play 34; One-act play 3; Con. play 3. sup.; Jr. Lawman 3. MONTE SAMPLE FFA 12. con. 12; CSC Voc-Tech School 4. RICK SAMPLE FB 12; BB 1234 ; Track 1; Annual 4; FFA 12; CSC Voc-Tech School 4. KEVIN SORENSEN FB 123 4 . Star Herald award 4; BB 12; Wr. 3 4 . 2nd and 3rd PC. 4th dist.; Track 2; H-Club 34; Annual 4; Newspaper 3; Chorus 134; Boys' Glee 2; Class V-Pres. 4; FFA 12; Sc 2; Co. Gov't Ju. 3; Homecoming Att. 4. DANETTE SWANSON VB 123 4 ; Track 12; GAA 1234; Pep Club 1234; Newspaper 3; Amer. Essay hon. men. 4; Chorus 134; Girls' Glee 123; Girls' Sextet 23; Class sec. 1. treas. 4; Sci. Club 34; Co. Gov't Home Ext. Agent 3. DENNIS TUCHEK Annual 4; Newspaper 3; Band 12; Chorus 12; Trumpet Trio 1; Brass Sextet 2; FFA 1; Sci. Club 3; CSC Voc-Tech School 4. ROD UHRIG Annual 4; Alcoholism Essay Merit award 23; Chorus 134; Boys' Glee 2; FFA 1. greenhand. contest; Scholastic Con. 24; Honor Soc. 34, sec. 4. Boys' State 3; Co. Gov’t Cons. Off 3; Dram. Club 4; All school play 4; Merit's Who's Who 34; 4-H Scholarship 4. LARRY VICKERS FB 1234 ; H-Club 4; Annual 4; Boys' Glee 2; FFA 12; CSC Voc-Tech School 4. PAT WACKER Pep Club 1234; Amer. Essay hon. men. 4; Chorus 134; Girls' Glee 1234; Mixed Vocal Ens. 234. sup. 24; Girls' Trio 2; Girls' Triple Trio 2; Girls' Sextet 4. sup.; Vocal solo 234; Music award 234; Select Chorus 4; FHA 1234. deg. Chairman 3. pari. 4; 2nd creed speaking con. 3. State conv. 23; Honor Soc. 34; Dram Club 34; All sch. play 34; Crisco award 4; Edna and Ira Leavitt Scholarship 4. TOM WALTERS Wr. 24 ; Boys' Glee 2; FFA 123. Chap. 3. con.. 9th meats and judging id. 2. state conv. 12. greenhand 1. chap, farmer 2; Nat. Res. Dev. award 2; Scholastic Con. 24; Sci. Club 4; Edna and Ira Leavitt Scholarship Alt. 4. VERONICA WALTERS Track 2; GAA 2; Pep Club 1234. Pres. 4; Quill and Scroll 34; Annual ed. 4; Newspaper ed. 3; NHSPA conv. 4; Amer. Essay 1st-1. hon. men. 23; Alcoholism Essay award 23; Chorus 134; Girls' Glee 1234; Girls' Trio 2; Mixed Vocal Ens. 4. sup.; Girls' Triple Trio 2; Girls' Sextet 4. sup.; FHA 1234. treas. 24. Kearney Workshop 1; Scholastic Con. 1234, hon. men. Algebra I 1, World Hist. 3; Sci Club 3; SC V-Pres. 4. Honor Soc. 34; Girl State alt. 3; Co. Gov't Clerk of Dist. Court 3; Dram. Club 3; All school play 3; Speech con. 34; PC Champ Speech Team 4; Elks Scholarship 4; NMSQT hon. men. 3; Co. Soil and Water Cons. Speech Con. 1st-3. dist. 3; Am. Leg. Oratorical Con. 1st local. 2nd dist. 4; Betty Crocker Homemaker 4; NU Regents 1 and 4 yr.; Board of Trustees Scholarship 4; All round stu. 4; Francais award 4; Readers' Digest award 4. DEB WEBER VB 1; Pep Club 1234. sec. 4. cheerleader 1; Band 123; Chorus 134; Girls' Glee 1234; Girls Sextet 3; Mixed Vocal Ens 4, sup.; Co. Gov't Super. 3; Boyfriend-Girlfriend queen 4; Prom Att. 3; Swordbearer 3; Prom server 2. TED WHITE FB 123 4 . All-Conf. Team. 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