Hildreth Public School - Greyhound Yearbook (Hildreth, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1956 volume:

The Greyhounds 1956 Published by the Senior Class Of Hildreth High We Dedicate ... .our annual to the faculty, who has prepared us for the life that lies ahead, also to the underclassmen hoping that they 2 will strive ever onward. School Board LEFT TO RIGHT: Julius Mietzner, Les Wamken, Ike Westerbuhr, Earl Lindau, John Hlnrlchs, Gerhard Quadhamer. Congratulations Best Wishes Best Of Luck DR. HAROLD NEVILLE, DENTIST PIONEER MOTOR COMPANY JORDAN'S STANDARD SERVICE Hildreth Minden Kearney 3 Annual Staff Barbara Wllken Lyle Casper — Joan Jelkln — Larry Casper — Gary Sanders -- -------------Editor -- Assistant Editor Business Manager —-- Photographer -----Sports Editor Compliments Compliments Of Compliments Of KEENE CO-OP GRAIN AND SUPPLY COMPANY CUNTS TAVERN MINDEN EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK 4 Minden Hildreth Minden Larry Casper — June Johnson - Wayne Casper Lyle Casper — Marilyn Lieske Joan Jelkin--- ----------Editor Assistant Editor — Sports Editor ------Art Editor •—Gossip Editor ----Joke Editor Best Of Luck Congratulations ANDERSON'S PLUMBING AND HEATING SCHWARTZ BROS. IMPLEMENT CO. Holdrege Hildreth S To those who have made this book possible, we want to thank you for the memories it will bring in later years. Superintendent Compliments Of FARMERS' UNION CO-OP Hildreth 7 HILDRETH STATE BANK 8 Hildreth MINDEN COURIER Minden 9 ENIORS LARRY CASPER Course-------- Boys Glee — Band--------- Dramatics — Annual Staff Class Officer Track -------- Basketball — Paper Staff — Class Play — Mixed Chorus College Prep ----1,2,3,4 ----1,2,3,4 -----------4 -----------4 -----------1 ------1,3,4 ----1,2,3,4 -----------4 ---------3,4 ---1,2,3.4 GARY SANDERS Course--------------- General Mixed Chorus---------------1,2, 3, 4 Boys' Glee----------------------1,2 Class Officer------------------ 2,3 Basketball------------------------4 Class Play ---------------------3,4 Annual Staff-------------------- 4 Dramatics-------------------------4 ELNA SAATHOFF Course---------------------------College Prep Mixed Chorus ------------------------1,2,3,4 Girls' Glee-------------------------1.2. 3,4 Class Play--------------------------------3,4 Y-Teens------------------------------1.2,3. 4 RAYMOND FRERICHS Course------------------------------- General Mixed Chorus----------------------------- 1,2 Boys' Glee-----------------------------------2 Class Play---------------------------------3,4 LYLA CASPER Course------- Mixed Chorus Girls' Glee — Band--------- Pep Club----- Y-Teen ------ Class Play — Class Officer Dramatics---- -----College Prep ---------1,2,3.4 ---------1,2,3.4 -----------1,2,3 --------1,2,3,4 ---------1,2,3.4 -------------3,4 ...........2,3.4 11 ELVERA ROCKER Course College Prep VjiT 1S Vjlvv — — — — — — 1 | 6 , i 9 0 4 rep V iuo ---------- viuSs uxucer ■ Class Play — Dramatics 3.4 4 JOAN JELKIN Course —---------------------- Mixed Chorus------------------ Girls' Glee------------------- Band —------------------------ Pep Club---------------------- Pep Club Officer-------------- Y-Teens ---------------------- Y-Teen Officer---------------- Class Officer----------------- Cheerleader------------------- Annual Staff------------------ Clarinet Quartette ----------- Volleyball-------------------- Y-Teen Cabinet---------------- -College Prep ------1,2.3,4 -----1.2,3.4 -----1,2,3.4 -----1,2, 3.4 ............3 -----1,2.3.4 --------2.3.4 ------------4 ..........3.4 ------------1 -----------2 -----1.2,3.4 ------2,3,4 LORRAINE HARMS Course-------------------------- Mixed Chorus------------------- Girls' Glee--------------------- Pep Club----------------------- Y-Teens ------------------------ Class Officer------------------- Class Play---------------------- Dramatics-------—------------ — ---General ■--1.2.3,4 ---1.2.3,4 ---1.2.3.4 ---1,2.3,4 -----1.2,3 --------3,4 --------2.4 ARLAN JOHNSON Course---------------------------------General Class Play--------------------------------3, 4 DWAINE OSTERBUHR Course----------------------General Mixed Chorus----------------------1 Boys' Glee--------—-— ---------- 1 Basketball---------------------3, 4 Track------—---------—-------- 3,4 Class Play----------------------3.4 12 LYLE CASPER Course Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4 ■•i' —4 Annual Staff 4 Course--------- Mixed Chorus — Girls Glee---- Triple Trio---- Band----------- Pep Club Officer Pep Club ------ Y-Teens -------- Class Play------ Annual Staff---- Dramatics------ Class Officer — Pep Band ------- BARBARA WILKE N ------------------College Prep ----------------------1.2.3,4 ----------------------1.2,3,4 ------------------------1,2,3 --------------------- 1.2.3.4 ---------------------1,2,3,4 ---------------------1,2,3,4 --------------------------3.4 -----------------------1 2'4 ---------------------1,2,3,4 RONALD JOHNSON Course----------------------------------General Mixed Chorus-------------------------------3, 4 Boys Glee----------------------------------1,2 Basketball------------------------------------4 Class Play----------------------------------3,4 13 Class History Motto - Forward Ever, Backward Never. Flower - Pink Rose Color - Light Blue And White In the fall of 1944, eleven little youngsters started on the path to higher education. They were as follows: Ronald Boeck, Larry Casper, Merle Flesner, Donald Johnson, Gloria Stuhmer, Dale Vannier, Barbara Wilken, Joan Jelkin, and Renetta Petersen. Miss Glenn was our teacher for the first three years. Upon entering the third grade we lost Ronald Boeck, Merle Flesner, and Roma Lou Lindau, but gained Bonnie Einspahr, Lyle Casper and Lyla Casper. In the fourth grade Bonnie Einspahr left our cunning little group. Joy Henrickson taught us eager youngsters with Susan Dinnis, LeRoy Frerichs and Cyraldine Fritz Joining our class. In the fifth grade Verna Vannier had the pleasure of teaching us. This year we gained Joyce Turks. In the sixth grade Daniel Paulsom, Elvera Rocker, and Dwaine Osterbuhr had the privilege of Joining us. Mr. Shreve was our teacher. Elna Saathoff, Donna Henrickson, and Lorraine Harms Joined us in our seventh year. We entered the eighth grade with thirteen in our class. Mr. Glenn taught us in the seventh and eighth grades. Upon entering high school, our second big step in higher education, our class con- sisted of the following: Larry Casper, Lyle Casper, Lyla Casper, Joan Jelkin, Barbara Wilken, Susan Dinnis, Gary Sanders, Elna Saathoff, Lorraine Harms, Elvera Rocker, Dwaine Osterbuhr, Daniel Paulsom, Arlan Johnson, and Ronald Johnson. Susan Dinnis and Daniel Paulsom decided to leave us in our sophomore year, but Terry Steinkruger and Raymond Frerichs Joined our class. Again we made the grade and we were called the Jolly Juniors . We lost Terry Steinkruger, and gained Jean Pickett. We have the pleasure now of being called the full-fledged seniors , a name we are proud to carry. The night of Commencement which was May 17, 1956, we received our diplomas and turned our tassels to a world of unknown. A day which we shall never forget. Senior Class 14 Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1956, being of sound mind do hereby will the following to the faculty and underclassmen. In return for our generous gifts they must faithfully execute the official duties which were given by the seniors. I, Elvera Rocker, will my ability to hook a man to Naomi Johnson in hopes she does as well as I did. I, Lorraine Harms, will my nickname, Hod Rod to June Johnson for her tremendous speed . I, Lyle Casper, will my height to Darrel Adam in hopes that he will use it to the same advantage as I did. I, Raymond Frerichs, will my driving ability to LeRoy Frerichs so he can learn to drive. I, Ronald Johnson, will my nickname Hoody to Bruce Zobel so that he can get further with it than I did. I, Dwaine Osterbuhr, will my basketball abilities to Gale Stratman provided he does better than I did. I, Elna Saathoff, will my quiet ways to Joan Casper. I, Gary Sanders, will my ability to get to bookkeeping class late, to the next class that takes it. I, Joan Jelkin, will my plumpness to Jeanne Rewerts. I. Lyla Casper, will the glitter of my class ring to Margery Borgman so that she keeps Bill's shined always. I, Barbara Wilken, will my tin clarinet to Mr. Straatmann so he can dispose of it whatever way he wishes. I, Arlan Johnson, will my big feet to Gary Kruse so that he can walk in a straighter line. I, Larry Casper, will my ability to sing to Dale Schwartz in hopes that he will go farther than I did. To the Freshmen, we want to wish you the best of luck in the coming years. Sophomores, our studious ways and leadership ability. Juniors, we will our ways of finding out about the theme of the Junior and Senior Banquet. To Mr. Lewis: Our ability to be quiet in study hall. Mr. Glenn: All our tests we did not pass. Mr. Straatmann: All the trouble we caused in band and chorus. Mr. Yost: The best of luck in the coming years. Mrs. Lynch: Our great energy to get all our work done in Home Ec. and bookkeeping. 15 To the Janitor: All the times we borrowed his keys. Class Prophecy What: A reunion of the graduates of '56. Who: The graduates, their husbands, wives, and children. When: May 17, 1966, at 11:30 A.M. Where: The new gymnasium of Hildreth High School. We were all happy to receive an invitation to the class reunion. As we had missed our classmates and our wonderful high school days. Questions such as What is your occupation sir? , Are these two youngsters yours? All form a picture in the mind of each graduate of '56. Joan Jelkin arrived with her husband who is a doctor. She tells us she is now working in Denver and enjoys being a nurse. Mrs. Elvera Dalman, known in high school as Elvera Rocker, was a little late in arriving as her two little girls were not feeling well that morning. She told us all to come down the 26th of May and help her and Randy celebrate their wedding anniversary. They have been married ten years. Raymond Frerichs arrived with his wife, Linda, from their farm west of Franklin. He is doing very well on the farm, as he drove up in his 1966 Plymouth. Elna Saathoff is now working at the Omaha Exchange for one of the radio announcers. She informed us that she is still single. Barbara Wilken has completed her four years of college in the field of Home Economics. She is now teaching in Sweetwater, Colorado. Barbara arrived about ten minutes late as she usually does. Dwaine Osterbuhr arrived in his green '56 Ford from Lincoln. He is now construction manager of the Schoolhouse Builders Incorporated. His next engagement will be to build Hildreth's new schoolhouse. Ronald Johnson arrived from his small farm near Macon, which his father gave him as a graduation present. Ronald had just recently married a very pretty girl from Franklin. Ronald says he has been having financial difficulties because his wife finds his check book too handy and convenient. Arlan Johnson is now engaged in farming near Macon, where he is doing very well. He and his wife arrived early in order to greet the former classmates of Hildreth High. Lyle Casper has become considerably heavier. He said he was doing quite well as a Civil Engineer. He was accompanied by his wife and also his two sons who have basketball in their minds already. Lyla Casper and her husband Bud arrived in their black and white Ford. They were de- layed because their boy and girl twins were such a problem to get ready on time. Lyla is very busy taking care of their twins and getting Bud off to work, as he teaches in the Univer- 16 sity of Florida. Lyla says when she finds leisure time (which she makes sure she has) she goes riding in her yacht, which she said they really couldn't afford. Pastor Larry A. Casper arrived with his wife and his seven year old son, Larry Jr. He is the spitting image of the mischievous Larry we used to know. Larry informed us that he is now Pastor at a Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs. Lorraine Harms arrived with her latest boy friend. She said she wasn't ready to get married yet because she was still shopping for the 6'4 type. Lorraine also informed us that she is still employed at the Brewster Hospital and is doing very well. Gary Sanders arrived in his new 1966 Ford Thunderbird from Oregon saw mills. He was accompanied by his charming wife and Gary Junior, who is now a year old and just like his dad. Lyla Casper, Vice-President; Lorraine Harms, News Reporter; Barbara Wllken, President; Joan Jelkin, Secretary; Elvera Rocker, Treasurer. Compliments Best Wishes Best Of Luck VENDELL AND FRECKS CONSTRUCTION ARLO'S HARDWARE BARBER STUDIO AND CAMERA SHOP Hildreth Minden Holdrege 17 % Juniors CLASS OFFICERS: RONNIE NORDBROCK - Vice-President KATHY GLENN - Secretary JUNE JOHNSON - Treasurer WAYNE CASPER - President MR. GLENN - Class Sponsor KATHY GLENN LEROY FRERICHS ALMETA FRIT SON ALDEN JOHNSON MARJORIE RAH MANN ROGER LOSC HEN MARILYN LIESKE GENE OSTFRBUHR DONNA KNAUSE RONNIE NORDBORCK MINNIE HANSEN WAYNE CASPER 19 Compliments Of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Minden ALDEAN CASPER LUYRE FRUHUNG Compliments Of MAXON MOTOR COMPANY Minden Sophomores CLASS OFFICERS: LEON SANDERS - Treasurer FRANCIS DUERING - President MR. STRATMAN - Class Sponsor KAREN HINRICHS - Secretary EVONNE FRITSON - Vice-President ELEANOR HITCHCOCK - News Reporter MARGERY BORG MAN NEAL SCHWARTZ KAREN HINRICHS FRANCIS DUERING VIVIAN JACOBSON ROGER WARN KEN LOIS G ELLER MAN GARY KRUSE VIRGINIA RAH MANN WILLIAM SILAS DAWOYNE ALBERS ROGER STRATMAN BRENDA BOWKER Sophomores (Continued) Best Of Luck ALBERS GROCERY Hildreth tVONNE FRITSON ELEANOR HITCHCOCK Compliments Of NELSON'S STUDIO Holdrege «r Freshmen CLASS OFFICERS BEVERLY SCHMIDT - Vice-President JANE LEA SCHWARTZ - Secretary MR. YOST - Class Sponsor WAYNE WARN KEN - Treasurer LARRY HINRICHS - President LARRY HINRICHS JEANNETTE FEGTER ROGER QUADHAMER SUZANNE BOWKER LELAND STEINKRUGER KAREN OSTERBUHR DALE FRERICHS CAROLEE LOSC HEN KERRY WHIPPLE BEVERLY SCHMIDT DARREL ADAMS JANE LEA SCHWARTZ 23 ARLYN FUERST LYLE VANNIER Freshmen (Continued) Best Of Luck TASTY TEA ROOM Kearney WAYNE EVERS JEANNE REWERTS Congratulations TOWN AND COUNTRY SERVICE Axtell GALE STRATMAN WAYNE WARN KEN Kindergarten FIRST ROW: Gale Albers. Patricia Fuerst, Philip Kempt, Bonnie Blslow, Jurgen Loschen. SECOND ROW: Max Schurman. Merlyn Bartels. Vicke Vannier, Judy French , Marvin Dorn. THIRD ROW: Beverly Stratman, Lee Bunger, Barbara Bebensee. Darrel Westerbeck, Mrs. Schwartz. First And Second Grades FIRST ROW: Lindy Albers, Larry Saathoff, Patty Bunger, Timmy Reiser, Carol Bruce, Stephen Vannier. Rose Hansen, Freddie Schwartz. Raymond Taylor, Randy Albers, Joey Forden. SECOND ROW: Larry Kempt, Pamela Reiser, Jackie Johnson, Teresa Quadhamer, Andy Schurman. Marian Frenchs, Donald Evers, Linda Silas, Gary Kempt, Sandra Stuhmer, Kenneth Dejonge. THIRD ROW: Jerry Bauer, David Suter. Mary Glenn, Connie Ubben, Grace Lochen, Joyce Jelden, Hollus Quadhamer, Danny Losohen, Kay Anderson. Warren Laux, Leona Glenn. 25 Third And Fourth Grades FIRST ROW: Karen Schwartz, Ricky Kempt, Billy Bunger, Connie Bruce, Helen Sllas Loyd Evers, Mary Ann Rewerts, Elizabeth Hansen, Bobby De Jonge, Beverly Frecks, Linda Taylor. SECOND ROW: Loree Henrlchsen, Phyllis Fruhling, Glendel Einspahr, Jimmie De Jonge, Ronnie Soker, Miriam Quadhamer, Raymond Hansen. Gerald Jacobsen, Jerry Quadhamer, Shannon Whipple, Jane Schuman, Kathy Bislow. THIRD ROW: Dianne Harms. Denny Mietzner, Wayne Hinrichs, Ronnie Laux, Marian Harms. Myrna Harms, Ricci Kelser, Gary Lindau, Kent Schurman, Beivy Casper, Mrs. Wanda Wamken. Fifth And Sixth Grades FIRST ROW: Gloria Loschen, Lamolne Harms, Leroy v eiierman, Ronald Stratman, Kenneth Evers, Crale Bunger, Gene Hinrichs, Richard Fruhling, Larry Fruhling, Verjean Vannler. SECOND ROW: Freddie Hitchcock, Marjorie Stratman, Wanda Evers, Gerald Fruhling, Gene Casper, Jerry Vannler, Ann De Jonge, Luann Vannler, Norman Westerbuhr, Mrs. George Kempt. THIRD ROW: Beverly Frerlchs, Leann Saathoff, Ronald Knaus, Sharon Schurman, Charles Silas, Patsy Casper, Earl Loschen. Diane Knaus, Janette Kruse, Susan Schwartz. 26 Seventh and Eighth Grades FIRST ROW: Betty Lou Llndau, Bon net a Rahmann, Harold Hansen, Marlene Hinrlchs, Douglas Wllken, Karen Schurmann, Douglas Mletzner, Vonda Stuhmer. SECOND ROW: Carmen Ledford, Robert Casper, Zona Bunger, Russell Frerlchs, Janette Johnson, John Bowker, Elona Bunger, Kay Jurgens, Mrs. Glenn. THIRD ROW: Sharon Gellerman, Marvin Lleske, Karen Wllken, Myra Bunger, Robert Hitchcock, Joan Frerlchs, Shirley Hinrlchs, Stanley Hansen. % FIRST TEAM LEADERS: Janette Johnson, Myra Bunger, Karen Wllken. SECOND TEAM LEADERS: Elona Bunger, Sharon Gellerman, Vonda Stuhmer. 27 Seventh and Eighth Pep Club MEMBERS FIRST ROW: Vonda Stuhmer, Sharon Gellerman, Elona Bunger, Janette Johnson, Myra Bunger, Karen Wiiken. SECOND ROW: Zona Bunger, Karen Schurmann, Joan frerichs, Shirley Hinrlchs, Betty Lou Lindau, Bonneta Rahmann, Marlene Hinrlchs. Basketball Team FIRST ROW: Douglas Mietzner, Stanley Hansen, Russell Frerichs, Robert Casper, Harold Hansen. SECOND ROW: Kay Jurgens, Marvin Lieske, Robert Hitchcock, John Bowker, Douglas Wiiken. The Hildreth's seventh and eighth grade basketball team played six games, and won four of those six games. They beat Bloomington in the Franklin County Tournament to r. eive third place. 28 1955- 56 Basketball Season Pleasanton--------------------------57-27 Oxford----- Franklin-----------------------------66-35 Elm Creek - Sumner-------------------------------70-55 Overton — Arnold-------------------------------76-57 Loomis----- Alma---------------------------------59-68 St. Cecilia Wilcox------------------------------61-67 Axtell----- Amherst--------------70-50 67- 48 63-49 45-35 65-58 38-44 68- 54 FRANKLIN COUNTY TOURNAMENT Riverton Upland - Campell 63-44 71-38 57-64 FORT KEARNEY CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Amherst Sumner Wilcox 63-42 73-55 65-41 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Axtell Elwood Alma — 62-48 71-61 62-57 PLAY OFF STATE 30 Arcadia Arnold 55-49 48-42 Geneva 52-61 LARRY CASPER - A a«mor, play- ed first team ball four years. He was known for his Jump shots from around the circle and made all state honors. First Five DWAINE OSTERBUHR - A senior , was an outstanding forward, a scrapy player and proved very successful on his tip In's. $ LYLE CASPER - A senior, proved to be a great help on the team, he was an outstanding rebounder, was very good on his hook shots and was second highest scorer on the team. « WAYNE CASPER - A Junior, was a play maker on the team. He had a magnificent out court shot and will be very valuable for next year. GARY KRUSE - A sophomore, was a magnificent defensive man, and was an outstanding player for his height and we will see a lot of him In the next two years. 31 RONNIE NORDBROCK - A Junior, was a scrapy player this year and should prove very helpful for next year. Second Five BRUCE ZOBEL - A sophomore, has a promising jump shot and will be an excellent player for next year. ROGER LOSC HEN- A Junior, was a worthy sub and is im- proving fast and should prove very successful for next year. BOB WESTERBUHR - A Junior, has a magnificent Jump shot and has a promising hook shot for next year. LARRY HINRICHS - A freshman, has a good Jump shot, and will be a successful player in the next few years. Track Team BACK ROW: Coach Bob Lewis, Ronnie Nordbrock, Wayne Warnken, Roger Stratman, Larry Hinrlchs, Roger Loschen, Gene Osterbuhr, Wendell Casper, Dale Frerlchs, and Francis Duerlng. FRONT ROW: Robert Westerbuhr, Kerry Whipple, Larry Casper, William Silas, Wayne Casper, Lyle Casper, Ronald Johnson, Neal Schwartz, Gary Kruse, and Bruce Zobel. RIBBONS BURCE ZOBEL----------------------2 BOB WESTERBUHR-------------------1 LARRY CASPER---------------------3 LYLE CASPER----------------------4 WENDELL CASPER-------------------3 GARY KRUSE-----------------------2 WAYNE CASPER---------------------1 NEAL SCHWARTZ--------------------1 MEDALS BOB WESTERBUHR------------------2 BRUCE ZOBEL---------------------1 LARRY CASPER--------------------5 LYLE CASPER---------------------4 TRACK MEETS WILCOX INVITATIONAL---------------------------------March 28 ARAPAHOE INVITATIONAL-------------------------------April 3 KEARNEY INVITATIONAL-------------------------April 19-2 0 FORT KEARNEY CONFERENCE ---------------------------April 25 DISTRICT---------------------------------------------May 3-4-5 FRANKLIN COUNTY -------------------------------------May 8 STATE MEET-------------------------------------------May 11-12 Congratulations Best Of Luck Best Of Luck B. F. GOODRICH MAN'S SHOP O. P. SKAGGS 34 Kearney Holdrege Holdrege Volleyball Marjorie Rahmann, Joan Jelkin, Lois Gellerman, Brenda Boker, Eleanor Hitchcock, Naomi Johnson, June Johnson, Joan Casper, Mrs. Lynch, Coach; Margery Borgman, Donna Knaus, Jane Lea Schwartz, Virginia Rahmann, Karen Hinrlchs, Sherry Hemje, Minnie Hansen, Luyre Fruhllng. Mascots For Pep Club Compliments Of JELDEN'S FURNITURE Hildreth Sponsored By BAUER MOTOR SERVICE Minden Compliments Of BY-WAY INN Minden 35 Carol Bruce, Freddie Schwartz. Cheerleaders HEAD CHEERLEADER: June Johnson SECOND TEAM LEADERS: Kathleen Glenn, Margery Borg man, and Karen Hinrichs. 37 Pep Club FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: Joan Jelkin, Kathy Glenn, Freddie Schwartz, June Johnson, Carol Bruce, Margery Boryman, Joan Casper, Karen Hinrichs. Suzanne Bowker, Sandra Fritson, Jane Lea Schwartz, Beverly Schmidt, Lois Gellerman, Lyla Casper, Karen Osterbuhr, Evonne Fritson, Almeta Fritson, Elvera Rocker, frenda Bowker. Eleanor Hitchcock, Janlene Rewerts, Lorraine Harms, Naomi Johnson, Sherry Hemje, Georgia Silas, Dawoyne Albers, Marilyn Lleske, Luyre Fruhllng, Virginia Rahmann, Mrs. Lynch, Sponsor. Donna Knaus, Barbara Wilken, Roger Warnken, Leon Sanders, Alden Johnson, LeRoy Frerlchs, Arlyn Fuerst, Marjorie Rahmann, Carolee Loschen, Jeanette Fegter. This year our pep club consisted of thirty-two girls and five boys, and Mrs. Lynch was again our sponsor for the year. Barbara Wilken was President, Elvera Rocker was the Vice- President, Marilyn Ueske was Secretary, and Karen Hinrichs was Treasurer. Six of the girls were chosen by the student body to be cheerleaders. The first team cheerleaders were June Johnson, Joan Jelkin and Joan Casper. The second team cheerleaders were Margery Borgman, Karen Hinrichs, and Kathy Glenn. June was elected head cheerleader. The pep club served at the basketball games which were held at home, and they also sponsored the Annual Activity Banquet which was held April 2 0. The demerit system was put into effect again this year. Each girl learns the rules and if she fails to follow them she is given a demerit. At the end of the year the girls with less than five demerits are given an award. 38 Bolts And Nuts Presented by the Junior Class CAST OF CHARACTERS Hippertesls Joy — Henry Goober------ Dr. Gordon-------- Martha Grub------- Phenenus Plunket Rebecca Bolts----- Caldwalder Clippy Beneta Bolts------ Pernella Fig------ Lutie Spinks------ Mrs. Glossip------ Wilber Glossip Twink Star-------- ---Aldean Casper — Wendell Casper ---Roger Loschen ---Marilyn Lieske ---Alden Johnson ------June Johnson ---Bob Westerbuhr ---Luyre Fruhling - Donna Lee Kanus ---Almeta Fritson ------Kathy Glenn -Ronnie Nordbrock ---Wayne Casper Sponsored By AUGUST BERNDT'S AND COMPANY Minden Sponsored By WEEDLEEN MOTOR SALES COMPANY Minden Dramatics Our Dramatics Class entered the Fort Kearney Dramatic Contest at Amherst, and also the District Contest at Wilcox. Joan Casper and Aldean Casper took humorous readings to the Fort Kearney Contest receiving ratings of a good and an excellent respectively. Dawoyne Albers took a dramatic reading and she received an excellent rating. Margery Borgman and Sherry Hemje entered in poetic reading. They received the ratings of superior and excellent respec- tively. In the Distric Contest Aldean Casper entered with his humorous reading, Karen Hinrichs entered with her .. jinal Oratorical reading, Dawoyne Albers took her dramatic reading Andante , Larry Casper participated in the discussion group, and Margery Borgman entered in poetry reading. All five of these received an excellent rating. Barbara Wilken entered in Extemporaneous Speaking and she received a superior rating. Refund was the play which was entered in the District Contest which received a rating of good. The play cast consisted of Lyle Casper, Larry Casper, Wayne Casper, Ronnie Nordbrock, Aldean Casper, Robert Westerbuhr, and Gary Sanders. Our director of dramatics for this year was Mr. Yost. 40 Hold The Phone Presented by the Senior Class May 9 and 10 CAST OF CHARACTERS Homer Watson Tommy Watson Sally Brooks — Amy Brooks — Jimmy Prescott Agatha Watson Betty Sturgis — Katy Downs — Corny Carson - Director------- ---Larry Casper — Gary Sanders • Lorraine Harms — Elna Saathoff Lyle Casper — Barbara Wilken ----Lyla Casper -----Joan Jelkin -Ronald Johnson -------Mr. Yost Compliments Of HOLDREGE NATIONAL BANK Holdrege Playing Position Of Band Band Personnel SAXOPHONES TRUMPETS TROMBONES Joan Casper Beverly Schmidt Arlyn Fuerst Neal Schwartz Roger Quadhamer Larry Casper Karen Wilken Margery Borgman Larry Hinrichs Betty Lou Lindau Dale Schwartz Roger Loschen Wayne Evers Russel Frerichs TENOR SAXOPHONES Kathleen Glenn Margery Rahman DRUMS June Johnson Marvin Liske Marilyn Liske Francis Duering FRENCH HORNS Suzanne Bowker CLARINETS Kenneth Evers Elvera Rocker Karen Hinrichs Jane Lea Schwartz BELLS Barbara Wilken Susie Schwartz Joan Jelkin Brenda Bowker Naomi Johnson BASSOON Donna Knaus TIMPANI Sherry Hemje Shirley Hinrichs Carolee Loschen Wayne Casper LuAnn Vannier BARITONE Marlene Hinrichs Eleanor Hitchcock FLUTES DIRECTOR Zona Bunger Mr. Verle Straatmann TUBA Roger Stratman Myra Bunger 42 Majorettes MIRIAM QUADHAMER, ELEANOR HITCHCOCK, BETTY LOU CASPER. Beginners Band FIRST ROW: LuAnn Vannler, Carolee Loschen, Marlene Hlnrlchs, Diane Knaus, Earl Loschen, Wanda Evers, Miriam Quad amer. Shannon Shipple, Sharon Gellerman, Myra Bunger, Zona Bunger. SECOND ROW: Karen Wllken, Betty Lou Lindau, Verjean Vannler, Karen Schurman, Janette Kruse. Marvin Lleske, Jan®tl Johnson, Shirley Hlnrlchs, Gene Hlnrlchs, Douglas Meltzner, Robert Hitchcock, John Bowker. Kenneth Evers, Gloria Loschen, Russel Frerichs, Stanley Hansen, Mr. Straatmann, Director. 43 Trumpet Trio Soloist Kathleen Glenn, „ —. — Accom pa n ist Beverly Schmidt, Karen Hlnrlchs 44 Arlyn Fuerst, June Johnson Mixed Chorus FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: June Johnson, Brenda Bowker, Jane Lea Schwartz, Barbara Wilken, Lyla Casper, Karen Hlnrlchs, Joan Frerlchs, Margery Borgman, Naomi Johnson, Almeta Frltson, Marilyn Lleske, Kathy Glenn, Jeanne Rewerts, Joan Jelkin, Suzanne Bowker, Mr. Straatmann, Director. Eleanor Hitchcock, Luyre Fruhllng, Evonne Frltson, Carolee Loschen, Sherry Hemje, Donna Kanus, Arlyn Fuerst, Larry Hlnrlchs, Robert Westerbuhr, Roger Quadhamer, Roger Wamken, Dale Schwartz, Marjorie Rahmann, Joan Casper, Sandra Frltson, Beverly Schmidt, Elvera Rocker, Lorraine Harms, Larry Casper. Lyle Vannler, Wayne Casper, Leon Sander, Aldean Casper, Gary Kruse, Wayne Evers, Lyle Casper, LeRoy Frerlchs, Roger Loschen, Wendell Casper, Gary Sanders, Neal Schwartz, Wayne Warken. Girls' Glee FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Arlyn Fuerst, Suzanne Bowker, Elvera Rocker, Jane Lea Schwartz, Carolee Loschen, Eleanor Hitchcock, Joan Frerlchs, Donna Kanus, Shen-y Hemje, Karen Hlnrlchs, Marilyn Lleske, Beverly Schmidt, Sandra Frltson, Mr. Straatmann, Director. Lina Saathoff, Brenda Bowker, Lyla Casper, Barbara Wilken, Minnie Hansen, Georgia Silas, Jeanne Rewerts, Kathy Glenn, Margery Borgman, Marjorie Rahmann, Jeanette Fegter, Karen Osterbuhr, Vivian Jacobson. Angla Saathoff, Dawoyne Albers, Luyre Fruhllng, Evonne Frltson, Almeta Frltson, June Johnson, Naomi Johnson, Joan Casper, Joan Jelkln, Lois Gellerman, Virginia Rahmann, Lorraine Harms. 45 Triple Trio Jane Lea Schwartz, Sherry Hemje, Marilyn Lleske, Lyla Casper. Barbara WUken, Donna Knaus. Kathleen Glenn, Joan Casper, Margery Bergman. Girls Quartette Girls' Trio and Soloist Sardra Fritson. Karen Hinrichs, Eleanor Hitchcock, Margery Borg man. Kathleen Glenn, Almeta Fritson, Marilyn Lleske. 46 FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Elvera Rocker, Margery Rahmann, Lois Gellerman, Evonne Frltson, Jeannette Fegter, Suzanne Bowker, Beverly Schmidt, Brenda Bowker, Virginia Rahmann, Elna Saathoff, Sandra Frltson, Jane Lea Schwartz. Mrs. Etta Glenn, Luyre Fruhllng, Carolee Loschen, Karen Osterbuhr, Lyla Casper, Marilyn Lleske, Almenta Frltson, Dawoyne Albers, Barbara Wllken, Joan Casper, Karen Hlnrlchs, Joan Jelkln, Vivian Jacobson. Eleanor Hitchcock, Kathleen Glenn, Georgia Silas, Donna Kanus, Margery Borgman, June Johnson, Naomi Johnson, Sherry Hemje, Jeanne Rewerts, Lorraine Harms. Anaela Saathoff. Minnie Hansen. Congratulations CONTINENTAL GRAIN COMPANY Y-Teens Congratulations SPORTS CRAFT SUPPLY COMPANY Hildreth Kearney Compliments CO-OP FARMERS Funk SITTING: STANDING: Lyla Casper, Elvera Rocker, Joan Casper, Joan Jelkin, June Johnson, Katmeen Glenn. Naomi Johnson, Luyre Fruhling, Marilyn Lieske, Barbara Wilken. The Hildreth Y-Teens obtained again 100% membership this year. Mrs. Etta Glenn was our adviser. There were thirty-three girls who attended Fall Conference at Kearney this year. June Johnson was elected Vice-President for next year's conference. The mothers' council gave their annual Fall Tea, where the Y-Teen girls and YWCA women are invited. At Christmas time we went caroling and the mothers' council gave us a Christmas party at the schoolhouse. Each year a mystic candle is presented to the most outstanding senior girl. Joan Jelkin was voted to accept this honor. We had a Ma, Pa, and Me party in February. Our Installation was May 11. We cele- brated our 25th Anniversary May 27. To complete our seventeen goals, it is required that we complete two service projects. These consisted of collecting stamps and sending them to Germany and having a free will offering for a Chapel at Ingleside at Hastings. President--------- Vice-President — Secretary--------- Treasurer -------- Music Chairman - Worship Chairman Service Chairman Program Chairman Social Chairman — Finance Chairman ----Joan Jelkin --Elvera Rocker — June Johnson — Joan Casper Marilyn Lieske Barbara Wilken -Naomi Johnson Kathleen Glenn -Luyre Fruhling — Lyla Casper 48 Activity King And Queen The Annual Activity Banquet was held April 2 0, 1956, honoring all of the activities of Hildreth High School. Barbara Wilken was the toastmaster. Following the banquet, a coronation of the Act- ivity King and Queen was held in the gymnasium. Larry Casper was crowned Activity King and Joan Jelkin was crowned Activity Queen. The first attendants were Lyle Casper and Barbara Wilken. The other attendants were; June Johnson, Gary Sanders, Lyla Casper, and Wayne Casper. We want to wish you luck in the future Activity Banquets. CROWNING OF THE KING JERRY GRANGER, GUEST SPEAKER CROWNING OF THE QUEEN 49 In An Old Dutch Garden BANQUET PROGRAM Invocation------------ Welcome--------------- Response ------------- When You Wore A Tulip Will------------------ Poem------------------ Trio------------------ Prophecy-------------- History -------------- Piano Solo------------ Farewell-------------- ------------Rev. Ehlers -----------Wayne Casper ---------Barbara Wilken -------------Mr. Glenn ------------Joan Jelkin ----------Aldean Casper ----Kathy Glenn, Alemta Fritson, Marilyn Lieske -----------Larry Casper ------------Lyle Casper ---------Mr. Straatmann ----Robert Westerbuhr 50 4 Commencement Exercises Thursday May 17, 1956 Processional---------------------------- Invocation------------------------------ Life ---------------------------------- Salutatorian --------------------------- The Green Cathedral ------------------- Wanted—The Youth Of America ---------- President, Deep In My Heart ---------------------- Valedictorian--------------------------- Presentation Of Diplomas---------------- Auld Lang Syne ------------------------ Benediction----------------------------- Recessional ---------------------------- — Arlyn Fueist — Rev. Jansen Almeta Fritson — Larry Casper — Girls Trio Dr. Herbert L. Cushing ---------Marilyn Lieske ---------Barbara Wilken ---Gerhard Quadhamer --------Mixed Quartette -----------Rev. Jansen ----------Arlyn Fuerst 52 (Commencement Continued) c futocj xajifis. Congratulations Best Wishes KINGSLEY LUMBER COMPANY STADLER BROTHERS IMPLEMENT COMPANY Hildreth Minden Congratulations Compliments HINDRICKS AUTO BODY SHOP BOYD JONES LINCOLN-MERCURY INCORPORATED Minden Kearney 59 c f-utocj xafih± Congratulations ANDERSON'S BEAUTY SHOP Hildreth Best Wishes JOHNSON THE JEWELER Minden Congratulations SCHMIDT'S BARBER SHOP Sponsored By KIZZIER AND ANDERSON Holdrege Best Wishes FARMER'S ELEVATOR Hildreth Compliments Of HOLDREGE FLORAL 60 Hildreth Holdrege s f-utocj xajifii Best Wishes Congratulations FARMER'S CO-OP GRAIN AND SUPPLY COMPANY REAL ESTATE - RAYMOND CANNON Minden Minden Sponsored By Compliments Of Sponsored By MINDEN STANDARD SERVICE HELD PHARMACY DICK FORDEN WELDING Minden Hildreth Minden 61 Boosters Compliments Of L. T. 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