Johnson Brock High School - Eagle Yearbook (Johnson, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1976 volume:

THE EAGLE Assistant Editors — Carolyn Michel Elyse Bohling We Ax e ... The Bicentenial Class of ”76 , that sets us apart from any other year ... friends ... individuals maturing together ... football players ... Pep Club girls decorating lockers ... volleyball players ... Sophomores receiving class rings ... J-Bonaires ... Sophomores writing History term papers ... Students joking through tornado drills ... Upperclassmen accepting new respon- sibilities ... Rowdy hogs in the lunch room ... shop students welcoming the new shop ... slaves to homework ... Senior girls in wigs ... His- tory students listening to terminology and sit- uation ... track stars ... Juniors decorating for Prom ... a school having our disagreements ... basketball players ... Senior boys NEWWWWING everyone ... speech contest- ants ... Seniors in English ... Junior and Sen- ior Pep Club girls decorating for Homecoming ... Seniors writing in memory books and re- ceiving senior keys ... the musicians having concerts ... the Pride of the Eagles marching in Parades ... contestants in music contests ... the Senior Class having a foreign exchange stu- dent to visit ... students enjoying the school dances ... Seniors taking a day off for our Sneak Day ... business students competing in Business Contest ... the J-B student body ex- periencing disappointments .. the school and community attending and enjoying our Activities Banquet KEVIN KNIPPELMEYER PAMELA KRACKE CAROLYN MICHEL There Is A Past Which Is Gone Forever, TAMMY MOERER RALPH OESTMANN DEVON RADER lhk OU 10 REBECCA ALBERTS—Annual Staff--3, 4; Band—1,2, 3,4; Majorette—3,4; Mixed Chorus—1,2,3,4; All-High School Play—2,4; County Government Day— 3; Girls Basketball—3; Volleyball--2; Girl's Glee Club—1,4; Pep Club —1,2, 3,4; Pep Club Officer —2,4; Class Of- ficer—4; Student Council--4; Small Instrumental Group--1,2; Student Man- ager—4 ; All-Conference Chorus—2; Youth Government Day—3; Group Study Committe—4. ROGER ALEXANDER—Band—1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus—1,2, 3,4; All-High School Play--3; County Government af— 3; Football—1,2 , 3 ,4 ; Basket- 1 —1,2 ,3 ,4 ; Track and Field— 1 ,3 ; JB Club—1, 2, 3,4; JB Club Of- ficer- ; Boy's Glee Club--!; Class Of- ficer--2; Student Council--4; Small Vocal Group—1, 2, 3,4; Small Instru- mental Group—3; Homecoming Escort— 4; All-Conference Band—3,4; All- Conference Chorus—1, 2, 3,4; All-Con- ference Football Team—4; J-Bonaires— 2; Outstanding Boy Athlete—4. GARY BEHRENDS—Band—1, 2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus—1,2,3,4; County Gov- ernment Day—3; Football—1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Track and Field—1,2; JB Club— 1, 2,3,4; JB Club Officer--4; Boy's Glee Club—1; Small Vocal Group—1,2, 3,4; Small Instrumental Group—2; Home- coming Escort—4; All-Conference Band--3,4; All-Conference Chorus—1, 2,3,4; All-Conference Football Team— 3; J-Bonaires--2, 3,4; Jazz Ensemble— 1,2,3,4. SUSAN BL1NDE— Annual Staff—3,4; Mixed Chorus—1,2, 3,4; All-High School Play—2, 3; Student Director--4; County Government Day—3; Track and Field—1, 2 ; Volleyball—2, 3 ,4 ; Girl's Glee Club—1,4; Pep Club—1,2, 3,4; Student Manager—2 ; Outstanding Girl Athlete—4. KATHIE BOHLING—Annual Staff—3,4; Band—1,2, 3,4; Majorette—3,4; Mixed Chorus—1, 2,3,4; All-High School Play—3,4; County Government Day— 3; Jr. Varsity Cheerleader—2; Varsity Greerleader—3,4; Volleyball —1,2,3 , 4 ; Girl's Glee Club—1,4; Pep Club— 1.2, 3,4; Class Officer—2,3,4; Small Vocal Group—1,2, 3,4; Small Instru- mental Group—2,3,4; Homecoming Queen--4; Homecoming Attendant—3; Junior Honor Guard—3; All-Conference Band—2,3,4; All-Conference Chorus— 2,3,4; J-Bonaires—3,4; Madrigal—2. LARINDA BOHLING—Annual Staff—4; Band—1,2; Mixed Chorus—1, 2, 3,4; All-High School Play—4; Track and Field—1; Volleyball—2; Girl's Glee Club—1,4; Pep Club—1,2; Small Vocal Group—2,4; Small Instrumental Group— 2,4; All-Conference Chorus—2; All- Conference Band—2. SUSAN BOWEN--Annual Staff—3,4; Mixed Chorus—1, 2,3,4; All-High School Play 2; Girl's Glee Club—1,4; Pep Club—1,2,3,4; Pep Club Officer—4; Small Vocal Group--2, 3,4; All-Con- ference Chorus—3,4; J-Bonaires—3; Madrigal—2. CHRISTOPHER GILBERT—Band—1, 2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus—1,2, 3,4; All-High School Play—2,3,4; County Govern- ment Day—3; Football—3 ,4 ; Basket- ball—1,2,3,4 ; Track and Field—1, 2 . 3 .4 ; JB Club—2,3,4; Boy's Glee Club—1, 2; Speech and Dramatics--4; Small Vocal Group—1, 2, 3,4; Small Instrumental Group—1, 2, 3,4; Student Manager—2 ; All-Conference Band— 1.2, 3,4; All-Conference Chorus—1,2, 3,4; J-Bonaires—1, 2, 3,4; Outstanding Musician—4; Madrigal—1,2. ARLEN GROTRIAN—Band—1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus—1,2,3,4; All-High School Play 3; Student Director—3; Football—1,2 , 3 .4 ; Basketball —1, 2 ,3 ,4 ; JB Club—2,3,4; JB Club Of- ficer—4; Boy's Glee Club—1; Class Of- ficer--!; Student Council—2; Small Vocal Group—1,2,3,4; Small Instru- mental Group—2, 3,4; Homecoming King—4; Junior Honor Guard—3; All- Conference Band—3,4; All-Conference Chorus—1,2, 3,4; All-Conference Foot- ball Second Team—3; All-Conference Basketball Second Team—3; J-Bon- aires—1,2,3,4; Jazz Ensemble—2,3,4. MYRON HAHN—Band—1, 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus—1,2,3,4; All-High School Play —1,4; County Government Day—3; Basketball--1, 2 , 3 ,4 ; Cross Coun- try—2 ; JB Club—2, 3,4; Boy’s Glee Club —1,2; Class Officer—1,2,3; Boy's Stater Alternate--3; Small Vocal Group —1,2, 3,4; Small Instrumental Group— � 2,3,4; Activities King—4; All-Con- ference Band—3,4; All-Conference Chorus—1,2,3,4; J-Bonaires—1,2,3,4; Madrigal 1,2; Group Study Committe— LOUAN HANELINE—Annual Staff—3,4; Annual Editor—4; Junior Editor—3; Band—2; Mixed Chorus—1,2,3,4; All- High School Play—2; Comity Govern- ment Day—3; Girl's Glee Club—1,4; Pep Club—1,2, 3,4; Pep Club Officer— 4; Class Officer—1,3; Speech and Dra- matics—2,3,4; Scholastic Letter Win- ner—1,2, 3,4; Salutorian—4. ALLAN JEANNERET—Mixed Chorus—3, 4; All-High School Play—2, 3,4; County Government Day—3; Football—3,4 ; Basketball—1,2, 3,4 ; JB Club—1,2,3, 4; Speech and Dramatics—1; Student Manager—1 , 2 . DARRELL JEANNERET—Mixed Cho- rus—3,4. ROBERT KELLY, JR. --Mixed Chorus— 2,3,4; All-High School Play—1,2, 3,4; Football—3,4; Basketball—1, 3; Track and Field—1; Speech and Dramatics— 1,3; Betty Crocker Homemaker of To- morrow Award—4. KEVIN KNIPPELMEYER--Annual Staff— 4; Band—1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus—1,2, 3,4; All-High School Play—1, 2,3,4; County Government Day—3; Football— 2 . 3 .4 ; Basketball— 1, 2,3 ,4 ; JB Club—2,3,4; Boy's Glee Club—1,2; Speech and Dramatics—4; Small Vocal Group—3,4; Small Instrumental Group —3,4; All-Conference Band—3,4; All- Conference Chorus—3,4; Outstanding Speech and Dr amati cs--4. PAMELA KRACKE—Annual Staff—3,4; Band—1, 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus—1,2,3, 4; All-Fligh School Play—1,2, 3,4; County Government Day—3; Track and Field Student Manager—1 ; Volley- ball—3,4; Girl's Glee Club —1,4; Pep Club—1, 2, 3,4; Pep Club Officer—4; Class Officer--4; Small Vocal Group— 4; Small Instrumental Group—3; All- Conference Band—3,4; All-Conference Chorus—2,4; Madragal—2. CARLOYN MICHEL—Annual Staff—3, 4; Annual Co-editor—4; Mixed Cho- rus—1,2,3,4; All-High School Play—2; Girl's Glee Club—1,4; Pep Club—1,2, 3,4; Pep Club Officer—3,4; Class Of- ficer--3; Speech and Dramatics—2; Girl's Stater Alternate—3; Scholarship Letter Winner—1,2, 3,4; Valedictor- ian—4. 12 TAMMY MO ER ER—Annual Staff—3, 4; Band--1, 2, 3,4; Majorette--2, 3; Drum Majorette--4; Mixed Chorus--1, 2,3,4; All-High School Play—2,3,4; County Government Day—3; Jr. Varsity Cheerleader—2; Varsity Cheerleader— 3,4; Volleyball--2, 3 ,4 ; Girl's Glee Club—1,4; Pep Club—1, 2,3,4; Class Officer—1,4; Student Council Officer— 3; Speech and Dramatics--3; Girl's Stater—3; Small Vocal Group—4; Small Instrumental Group--1, 2, 3; Homecom- ing Attendent—2,4; Activities Queen— 4; A11-Conference Band--3; All-Con- ference Chorus—3,4. RALPH OESTMANN—Transferred from Southeast. Band--1, 2, 3,4; Chorus--1, 2,3,4; Small Vocal Group—1, 2, 3,4; Small Instrumental Group—1,2, 3,4; Football—1, 2,3,4 ; Basketball—1, 2, 3,4 ; All-Conference Football Team— 4; All-High School Play—3,4; Speech and Dramatics--4; Lettermen's Club— 3,4; National Honor Society—3,4; Out- standing All Around Student--4. DEVON RADER—Annual Staff—3,4; Band—1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus—1,2,3, 4; All-High School Play—2; Girl's Glee Club—1,4; Pep Club—1, 2, 3,4; Pep Club Officer--4; Student Council—4; Small Vocal Group—2,3,4; Small Ins- trumental Group--1; All-Conference Chorus—3,4; J-Bonaires—3; Madragal— 2. LONNY REMMERS—Band—1, 2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus--1, 2, 3,4; County Gov- ernment Day—3; Football—1,2 , 3 ,4 ; Basketball 1,2, 3 , 4; JB Club—2,3,4; Boy's Glee Club—1; Small Vocal Group —1,2, 3,4; Small Instrumental Group— 1,2,3; Homecoming Escort—4; All- Conference Band—2, 3; All-Conference Chorus—1, 2, 3,4; All-Conference Foot- ball Second Team—3; J-Bonaires—1,2, 3,4; Jazz Ensemble—1,2, 3,4. DEBORA RIPPE— Annual Staff—3,4; Mixed Chorus—1, 2,3,4; All-High School Play--2,4; Student Director—4; Girl's Glee Club—1,4; Pep Club—1,2, 3,4; Pep Club Officer—3,4; Class Of- ficer—4; All-Conference Chorus--3. JANET ROBSON—Transferred from Clinton, OK. Annual Staff—4; Band— 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus—3,4; All-High School Play—3; Girl's Glee Club--4; Pep Club--4; Small Vocal Group--4; All-Conference Chorus--4. NORMA SCHUETTE—Annual Staff—3, 4; Majorette --2; Alternate—3,4; Mixed Chorus—1,2, 3,4; All-High School Play —1,2, 3,4; County Government Day— 3; Girl's Basketball 3; Track and Field— 1; Volleyball—3,4; Girl's Glee Club— 1,4; Pep Club—3,4; Speech and Dra- matics—3,4; Small Vocal Group—4; All-Conference Chorus 4. CURTIS STHUTHEIT—Band—1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus—2,4; County Government Day—3; Football—1,2 , 3 ,4 ; Basket- ball—1,2,3; Track and Field—1,3 ,4 ; JB Club 2, 3,4; Class Officer—2,4; Stu- dent Council—1,3,4; Small Instru- mental Group--3,4; Homecoming Es- cort—4; All-Conference Chorus—3; Jazz Ensemble—3,4. DENNIS WAGNER—Annual Staff--4; Band—1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus—1,2,3, 4; All-High School Play—4; County Government Day—3; Basketball—1,2; Track and Field—1 ,2 ,3 ,4 ; Cross Country—2 , 3 ,4 ; JB Club--1, 2, 3,4; Boy's Stater 3; Small Vocal Group—3,4; Small Instrumental Group—2,3,4; All- Conference Band--3,4; All-Conference Chorus—2,3; Jazz Ensemble—1,2, 3,4. Seniors Are At It Again . . SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: President; Curt Stutheit, Vice- President; Kathie Bohling, Secretary; Tammy Moerer, Trea- surer; Pam Kracke, News Reporter; Debora Rippe. Stick 'em up! Only my hairdresser knows for sure! 14 YUCK!!! UNDERCLASSMEN getting ready for prom a month earlier than usual... racing to sell magazines... crutches.. .waiting to see the American Freedom Train ... selling play tickets...having a locker of your own.. .missing bridges in Cross Country... trying to get Cowboy Mabie off of the sub- ject in Algebra II.. .watching out for those dirty birds up in the trees at Cheerleading Clinic... getting the back seats on the pep club busses.. .only one more year to go... thinking about future plans after next year.. .waiting to be leaders... Linda Blinde Ann Elyse Bohling Bohling Cindy Ellen Terry Buss Diedrichsen Dirksen 16 Mary Sharon Epperson Epperson Marlys Fass End of 7th period—ready to run! Diane Gauchat Marcia Joanne Laurie Gebers Gerdes Gerdes Smack it to 'em! Randy Nancy Greg Hahn Haith LaVigne 17 John Rinne Alan Rippe Open mouth—insert foot. Smile for the camera, Doug. Daniel Rippe Dwaine Sohnholz Doug Stahl David Wagner Glenn Whitlow Roger Wolken 18 Nancy Antholz Tnr S- f Brian Bidne SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Russ Eitz- mann, Vice-Pres.; Brian Bruggeman, Secre- tary; Rick Brakhahn, Pres. ; Kathy Gerking, Treas.; Barb Volker, News Reporter; Usa Bodnar, Historian. not being on the bottom... picking out your class rings... letting the juniors and seniors do all of the work... Christmas Dance prepara- tions. . .getting ill while dissecting in Biology.. .the terminology of this here situation in World His- tory, snore.. .glad we’re not freshmen--but wish we were jun- iors and seniors... switching roles in home ec and shop.. .moving up one more notch on the ladder of life.. Angela Beason lisa Bednar Rick Brakhahn Candi Brink Diane Clark Lynette Frank Bryan Bruggeman Russ Eitzmann Kathy , Lori Steve AW SHUCKS! Cerking Cobber Grube Donna Jeanneret Todd LaVigne Andrea Leslie A serious moment. Pam Janell Mike Lunzmann Oestmann Ossowski 20 Tim Ossowski Dave Piper Lori Remmers Candi decides on class ring. Rod Remmers Todda Simpson Eddie Stutheit r Barb Voker Kris Wakelin Linda Wolken 21 Frightening at first but more exciting as you slowly break into the routine . . . eating sparrows in science . . . getting erasers thrown at you in Algebra • . . naming Mrs. Zimmers plant Potsie during English . . . losing your first lunch card . . . getting locked outside during P.E. class . . . listening to those exciting Civics lectures . . . cutting yourself on the thermometers during science . . . burning people's books with alcohol in IPS . . . remembering that you are the same size as you were in Junior High but something has changed—slowly you are preparing your- self to face the world ... to begin climbing up that big mountain . . . Leslie Boellstorff Marvin Bohling Susan Bohling Linda Caspers Mark Dierking Ryan Eitzmann Lynn Epperson Sheryl Gerdes Linda Grotrian FRESHMEN CL SS OFFICERS: Linda Steffens, Pres. ; Mark Dierking, Treas.; Susan Bohling, Vice-Pres. ; Sandy Rogge, News Rep. ; Velda Holthus, Sec. 22 Lee Moerer Teresa Oestmann Jenni Pugh Marcia Remmers Sandy Rogge Jason Smith Bubble Trouble! Mad Scientists at work. John Thompson Jayne Wagner David Stahl Linda Steffens Kelly Stutheit Connie Bassinger Jeff Broady Diane Gerdes Alan Riggins Joe Bednar Rhonda Brugge man Karen Gerking Carla Rippe Dennis Bidne Steve Clark David Hawley Todd Simmons Jim Blinde Don Dirks en Arlan Holthus Sheila Simpson Rodney Alexander Brenda Boellstorff Jay Eitzman John Meyer Sandra Sohnholz Brad A mbroz Aaron Brink Becky Gauchat Pam Ottemann Kevin Swanson Seventh Grade . . . Todd Boellstorff Keith Bohling Kathleen Bruggeman Mark C aspers Jerry Culley jane Dunekaeke Holly Cerdes Marvin Hazen Delbert Jeanneret Jon Jenkins Mike Kulhmann Kealye Lewis Jeff Oestmann Tammy Oestmann Phillip Piper Dale Remmen Jeff Robson W endy Shuey Jenny Stutheit Lisa Volker 27 Junior High Activities . . . VOLLEYBALL: BACK ROW; Coach Mrs. Dettman, Holly Gerdes, Jenny Stutheit, Diane Alexander, Tammy Oestmann, Dawn Bidne, SECOND ROW: Kathleen Brugge- man, Lisa Volker, Kealye Lewis, Wendy Shuey, Jane Dunekacke, THIRD ROW; Brenda Boellstroff, Connie Bassinger, Becky Gauchat, Karen Gerking, Sandra Sohnholz, FRONT ROW; Carla Rippe, Sheila Simpson, Pam Ottemann, Diane Gerdes, Rhonda Bruggemann. BAND: STANDING; Director Mr. Gimke, Margaret Bednar, Dale Remmers, Jackie Hawley, Matthew Oestmann, John Meyer, Tim Gobber, Jay Eitzmann, Rod Alexander, SECOND ROW; Joe Bednar, Kevin Swanson, Kim Gerk- ing, Mike Kuhlmann, Teresa Blinde, Steve Cl rk, Jeff Broady, Philip Piper, Jenny Stutheit, Diane Alexander, Diane Gerdes, THIRD ROW; Kim Oestmann, Tammy Haack, Tim Alberts, Lisa Gauchat, Brian Boestroff, Brad Bo hi in g, Jane Dunekacke, Rhonda Bruggimann, Kathleen Bruggemann, Michelle Brehm, Mark Schneck, FRONT ROW; Karen Gerking, Shelia Simpson, Tammy Oestmann, Diane Sohnholz, Kim Alexander, Linda Gerdes, Wendy Shuey. 28 Pep Club . . . PEP CLUB: BACK ROW: Rhonda Bruggeman, Jenny Stutheit, Pam Ottemann, Diane Alex- ander Diane Gerdes. SECOND ROW; Dawn Bidne, Tammy Oestmann, Holly Gerdes, San- dra Sohnholz, Brenda Boell- stroff. THIRD ROW; Karen Ger- king, Sheila Simpson, Carla Rippe, Becky Gauchat, Connie Bassinger. FRONT ROW; Jane Dunekacke, Wendy Shuey, Lisa Volker, Kathleen Bruggeman, Kealy Lewis. 29 CHEERLEADERS: Rhonda Bruggeman, Diane Alexander, Diane Gerdes, Kelly Stutheit, Pam Ottemann, Junior High Sports . .. FOOTBALL: BACK ROW; Jim Blinde, Mark Caspers, Marvin Hazen, Dennis Bidne, Brad Ambroz, John Meyer, SECOND ROW; Aaron Brink, David Hawley, Jeff Broady, Joe Bednar, Kevin Swanson, Mike Kuhlmann, THIRD ROW; Coach Ron Meyer, Jon Jenkins, Rod Alexander, Don Dirksen, Jay Eitz- mann, Todd Simmons, Todd Boellstroff, FOURTH ROW; Dale Remmers, Brian Boellstroff, Jerry Culley, FTiilp Piper, Jeff Oest- mann, Jeff Bobson, FRONT ROW; Student Managers Delbert Jean- neret, Keith Bohling, Arlan Hol- thus, Steve Clark. BASKETBALL: BACK ROW; Coach Ron Meyer, Jay Eitzmann, Joe Bednar, Don Dirksen, Jeff Broady, Dennis Bidne, Blinde, John Meyer, Kevin Swanson, Aaron Brink, Rod Alexander, Student Manager Mark Casper, SECOND ROW; Brian Boellstroff, Todd Boellstroff, David Hawley, Keith Bohling, Todd Simmons, Arlan Holthus, Alan Rig- gins, Steve Clark, Jon Jenkins, Delbert Jeanneret, Jeff Robson, FRONT ROW; Dale Remmers, Philip Piper, Mike Kuhlmann, Jeff Oestmann. 30 Boys Track ... BACK ROW: Coach Ron Meyer, Keith Bohling, Bill Strayer, Don Dirksen, John Meyer, Dennis Bid- ne, Jim Blinde, Todd Simmons, SECOND ROW; Jay Eitzmann, Rod Alex- ander, Brian Boellstroff, Marvin Hazen, Todd Boellstroff, Joe Bednar, David Hawley, Aaron Brink, FRONT ROW; Jon Jenkins, Dale Remmers, Mike Kuhlman, Tim Wil- liams, Philip Piper, Jeff Robson, Jeff Oestmann. Girls Track . . . BACK ROW: Coach Mrs. Dettman, Pam Ottemann, Sheila Simpson, Jane Dunekacke, Rhonda Bruggeman, Lisa Volker, Karen Gerking, Connie Bassinger, Brenda Boell- storff, Sandra Sohnholz, Kealye Lewis, FRONT ROW; Holly Gerdes, Di- ane Gerdes, Wendy Shu- ey, Diane Alexander, Tammy Oestmann, Jenny Stutheit, Carla Rippe, Becky Gauchat, Student Manager Dawn Bidne. 31 Teresa Tyson Brad Blinde Boellstorff Bohling Linda Kira Scott Cerdes Gerking Gilbert Una Cindy Kira Hewitt Jenkins LaVigne Mark Cindy Diane Schneck Snowden Sohnholz Tim Kim Margaret Alberts Alexander Bednar Michelle Diane Lisa Brehm Brink Gauchat Tim Tammy Jackie Cobber Haack Hawley Ralonda Kira Matt Lewis Oestmann Oestmann 32 Arias Caspers Carol Clark Lori Fisher Mike Gilbert Sandra Grotrian Shelly Hauptmann Shela Haynes Susan Kulhmann Paula Laguardia Marsha Meyer Katrina Nissen Christie Piper Denise Rippe Lisa Rowe Kevin Simmons Vicki Speckmann Tom Thacker Christie Volker Fifth Grade . . . Young £ Reading 33 4th Grade Mrs. Jackie Kelsey I'll munch to that! Marilyn Bohling Phillip Gebers Tim Lewis Mike Rowe Kent Stutheit 34 Oh no! Another fight! Mrs. Ruby Burr 3rd Grade Artist of the Future. Caught in the Act! Carol Bednar Carrie Boellstorff Jean Bray Curtis Brehm Katie Casey Brian Clark Paul Connolly Jeff Eitzmann Debbie Gerdes Dawn Hazen Robert Hewitt Laurie Holland Tim Hoi thus Gary Longsine Lori Reimers Ann Riggins Amy Rogge Brad Volker 35 2nd Grade Mrs. Maxine Smith Lori Alexander David Grove Marilyn Leslie Machaela Antholz Diane Grove Pohl Longsine John Dunekacke Colleen Hauptman Lance Michel Barb Fosenbarger Brenda Jenkins Paul Moerer Creators of the Future Boy! Is this tough! Mis. Linda Vogel First David Boh ling Peggy Dettmer Kathy Grotrian Shelly Lambelet Timothy Nissen Ricki Broady Lisa Eden Renae Haack Charles Laux Lonnie Oestmann Steve Buffington Dawn Gartner John Haneline Todd Nichols James Schneck 37 Elizabeth Allen Karen Casey Jennifer Gilbert Julie Harney Brian Nichols David Asplund Russell Fisher Patty Gro train Michelle Holland Kim Nichols Timothy Bowen Amy Fossenbarger Tracy Haneline Warren Humphrey Mindy Oestmann Mindy hard at work. Kindergarten Mark Oxley Loyal Parsons Jeff Wieckhorst 38 Mrs. Irene Seeba ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Board Of Education . . . ...Backbone of school... plan budgets.. .hire staff ... monthly meetings... many decisions.. .make school run smoothly... plan and approve school activities.. .vote on school issues.. .very hard job. BOARD OF EDUCATION: BACK ROW; Lawrence Stahl, Bette Boellstorff, Loren Gebers. FRONT ROW; Eldon Bohling, Margaret Piper, Les Dirksen Administration . . . Principal Gary Oxley... promotes school spirit.., keeps students in line... sets up and approves school activities...an- nounce important school issues... clocks tornado and fire drills... heads faculty meetings. Superintendent R.W. Remmers.. .works along with the Board Of Educa- tion. .. interviews pros- pect school teachers... commutes to Brock to act as Principal. Superintendent R.W. RIMERS Principal GARY W. OXLEY 40 Mr. Mabie... show prac- ticality of different phases of math... high school coach... 88 students... 5 classes... National Math Test... hobbies... golf, tennis, and working on house. Mrs. Kohrs... helping young people develop skills... a challenge... 60 students a day... 4 classes ... Art emphasing projects in bicentennial theme... hobbies... sewing, gar- dening, and traveling. MR. BYRAN MABIE, Math, Coach. MRS. DONNA KOHRS, Math, Art. Mr. Arends... sponsor of Student Council.. .helps plan your future___very helpful.. .teaches Sopho- mores about biology... give aptitude tests to all high school students... very helpful. Mr. Wright.. .aptitude test showed I should enter social work... 98 students ... 5 different classes... hobbies... reading, hiking and repairing things. 41 MR. DUANE ARENDS, Biology, Guidance. MR. MERLIN WRIGHT, Chemistry, IPS. Mrs. Mabie ... Influenced by Out stand- ing Home Economics Teachers ... teach 77 students daily ... four different class- es ... sophomore dinner for their parents ... junior field trip ... first style show, bought a house ... hobbies sewing, wea- ving, macrame, needle point, cook for groups of people. Mr. Schulze ... desire to work with young people ... stay active in industry trade ... 72 students ... 6 classes ... 2nd place in district ... state meet in Kearney ... hobbies fishing, horses, son compete in bull riding at rodeos. MRS. DENISE MABIE, Family Living, Home Ec. MR. JOHN SCHULZE, Shop, T I Mr. Willson ... dedicated to the field of music ... 294 students ... 10 classes ... got married and graduated from college ... hobbies hunting, fishing, and swimming. Mr. Ehmke ... first year ... High School Band ... Jazz Band ... small groups ... band party ... Marching and Street Concerts ... lessons ... beginning band ... Jr. High Band ... new baby girl ... Contest Band received a Superior. 42 MR. DENNIS EHMKE, Instrumental Music MR. DARRELL WILLSON, Vocal Music Mrs. Grotrian ... enjoy working with students ... liked school ... 50 stu- dents ... 4 classes ... watch son Jay grow up... hobbies playing the piano, and listening to music. Mr. Meyer ... kids lead- ers of tomorrow ... 11 classes ... girls basket- ball took second in Galaxy Conference Tourney ... hobbies watching football games and movies on T.V. MRS. JUDY GROTRIAN, Office Occupations, General Business, Accounting. MR. RON MEYER, Typing, P.E. MRS. RUBY LOCKWOOD, Librarian. MRS. MARY JANE AN- THONY, Resource Teacher. 4J Mr. Hunzeker.. .working with teenagers.. .enjoyed engaging in sports and enjoyed challenge of coaching... 125 students ... 7 classes...hobbies ... hunting, fishing, and play basketball for fun. Mrs. Dettman... enjoyed young people.. .teaching a challenge... rewarding experiences... 85 students .. .6 classes...hobbies ... camping, tennis, bridge, swimming, and creweling. MR. DOUGLAS HENZEKER, Social Studies, Head Basketball Coach, Drivers Education, Assistant Football Coach. MRS. NAOMI DETTMAN, Modem Problems, Social Studies, Junior High P. E. Mrs. Behrends.. .proper thing to do... contact with many students... 10 in development reading... 5 classes. Mr. Buffington.. .enjoyed working with kids... about 100 students... 5 classes .. .hobbies.. .war gaming. Mrs. Zimmers...I thought it would give me eternal youth... 5 classes ... 96 students... hobbies ... attend summer school. 44 MRS. GEORGINA BEHRENDS, Developmental Reading, Librarian. MR. JAMES BUFFINGTON, English, Speech. MRS. TERRY ZIMMERS, Advanced Speech, English, Annual Advisor. JOHNSON STAFF: Connie Brakhahn, Teachers Aid; Wilma Wagner, Secretary; Lois Harkins, Secretary BROCK STAFF: Melvin Marshall, Custodian; Betty LaVigne, Teachers Aid; Lois Eaton and Hilda Mc- Nulty, Cooks. COOKS and CUSTODIANS: Edith Bergmann, Donald Grotrian, Freida Kuhlmann, Mildred Marshall, Laura Ottemann, Orville Bergmann. BUS DRIVERS: STANDING; Bud Feichtinger, Elzada Schneider, Marcille Bohling, Melvin Marshall, Boyd Wakelin, Edward Oestmann, SITTING; Doyle Rippe, Robert Schneck. 45 Faculty Snaps . . . Look at what s behind me! Second helpings for me. Look at that great swing! 46 Coffee break for the comics. ORGANIZATIONS BACK ROW: Tammy Moerer, Becky Alberts, Devon Rader, Lonny Remmers, David Wagnner, Bob Jeanneret, Kris Wakelin, Todda Simpson, Donna Jeanneret, THIRD ROW: Ellen Diedrichsen, Diane Gauchat, Linda Grotrian, Lori Gobber, Pam Lunzmann, Janet Robson, Janice Dunekacke, Curt Stuheit, Steve Grube, Dwaine Sohnholtz, Chris Gilbert, SECOND ROW: Kthy Bohling, Angela Beason, Cindy Alexander, Marcia Remmers, Jenni Pugh, Annette Gerdes, Rex Brod, FRONT ROW: Elsa Bednar, Mary Lyn Alberts, Kim Lunzmann, Lynette Frank, Ann Bohling, Lori Remmers. Band ... Summer marching practice... long hours... blisters... line it up... participating in parades ... thrill of the trophy... ral- lies ... loads of pep. .. Hail Varsity... Concerts... baggy pants, yet sharp.. .new music .. .tuning up...preparation for contest... striving for a one ... showing off J-B's ability... being proud. TWIRLERS: BACK ROW: DRUM MAJORETTE; Tammy Moerer, THIRD ROW: Becky Alberts, Kathy Bohling, SECOND ROW: Joanne Gerdes, Kris Wakelin, FRONT ROW: Teresa Oestmann, Annette Gerdes. ft rr r f _ DIRECTOR; Mr. Dennis Emhke, BACK ROW: Roger Alexander, Scott Brakhahn, san Bohling, Ralph Oestmann, THIRD ROW: Myron Hahn, Kevin Knippelmeyer, David Piper, Ryan Eitzmann, Maryp ™5rg man, Russ Eittmann, Arlen Crotrian, Dennis Wagner, Sandy Rogge, Gary Behrends, SECOND ROW. Dale Pipe , Rick Brakhahn, Jeannette Gauchat, Velda Holthus, Kelley Stuheit, Teresa Oestmann, Lon Grotnan, Jayne ag- ner, Kathy Gerking, Cindy Buss FRONT ROW: Pam Kracke, Diane Clark, Sheryl Gerdes, Laune Gerdes. NOT PICTURED: Marcia Gerbers, Andrea Leslie, Janell Oestmann. BAND OFFICERS: PRESIDENT; Arlen Grotrian, SECRETARY; Lonny Remmers, STUDENT DIRECTOR; Rex Brod, VICE PRESIDENT; Kathie Bohling, NEWS REPORTER; Tammy Moerer. 49 Chorus . . . Sit up straight... open your mouths ... breathe deeply... sight read... words of experience... Mr. Wilson teaching.. .molding unskilled voices.. .bit by bit.. .into a chorus. Weeks of preparation... songs for contest.. .hours of practice put to the test. Our effort... sometimes seems in vain... but desire to sing ... ever strong... keeps us linger- ing on. ACCOMPANISTS: BACK ROW; Kris Wakelin, Kathy Ccrk- ing, Janell Oestmann. SEATED; Mary Lyn Alberts, Kim Lunzmann. CHORUS: BACK ROW; Beth Bidne, Susie Bowen, Jeannette Gauchat, Linda Blinde, Nancy Antholz, Todda Simp- son, Janice Dunekacke, Roger Alexander, Gary Behrends, Curtis Stut he it, Daniel Rippe, Myron Hahn, Roger Wol- ken. THIRD ROW; Louan Haneline, Carolyn Michel, Sharon Epperson, Linda Grotrian, Sheryl Gerdes, Lori Rem- mers, Norma Schuette, Linda Steffens, Dwaine, Sohnholz, Bryan Bruggeman, Rod Remmers, Dale Piper, Kent Gerking. SECOND ROW; Susan Blinde, Lori Grotrian, Elyse Bohling, Linda Caspers, Barb Volker, Joyce Bohling, Donna Jeanneret, Allan Jeanneret, Alan Rippe, Glenn Whitlow, Steve Grube, Scott Brakhahn, Keven Knippel- meyer. FRONT ROW; Diane Clark, Sandy Rogge, Ann Bohling, Velda Holthus, Cindy Alexander, Jenni Pugh, Tim Ossowski, Lynn Epperson, Jason Smith, Chris Gilbert. NOT PICTURED; Diane Gauchat, Linda Wolken, Larin- da Gohling, Joanne Gerdes, lisa Bednar, Lloyd Buchmeier. BACK ROW: Doug Stahl, John Rinne, Rex Brod, Mike Ossowski, David Wagner, Annette Gerdes, Lynette Frank, Marcia Gebers, Angela Beason, Marlys Fass, Becky Alberts, Debra Rippe, THIRD ROW: Terry Dirksen, Greg La- Vigne, Brian Gilbert, Robert Kelly, Darrel Jeanneret, Mary Rademacher, Mary Epperson, Andrea Leslie, Marcia Remmers, Pam Lunzmann, Lori Sue Cobber, Ellen Diedrichsen, SECOND ROW: Randy Hahn, Dennis Wagner, Ar- len Grotrian, Lonny Remmers, Laurie Gerdes, Leslie Boellstorff, Cindy Biss, Susan Bohling, Nancy Haith, Kelly Stutheit, FIRST ROW: Ralph Oestmann, Rick Brakhahn, Brian Bidne, Robert Jeanneret, Janet Robson, Devon Ra- der, Teresa Oestmann, Pam Kracke, Tammy Moeror, Kathie Bohling, Jayne Wagner. SI BACK ROW: Scott Brakhahn, Myron Hahn, Lonny Remmers, Arlen Grotrian, Gary Behrends, Ralph Oestmann, Chris Gilbert, Dwaine Sohnholz, Rick Brakhahn, David Wagner, FRONT ROW: Kim Lunzmann, Angela Beason, Ann Bohling, Dsa Bednar, Sandy Rogge, Laurie Gerdes, Cindy Buss, Kathie Bohling, Susan Bohling, Mary Lyn Alberts. J-Bonaires . . . Stage Band . . . Learning routines ... goofing off ... singing in churches ... weeks of preparation ... perfecting songs for contest ... all the hours of practice put to the test ... receiving a 1. Working together ... Peru clinic ... improvisation ... solos ... trumpets ... saxes ... trombones ... rythum ... rock ... blues ... pop ... jazz ... together we can be the best. BACK ROW: David Wagner, Lonny Remmers, Kim Lunzmann, THIRD ROW: Mary Lyn Alberts, Scott Brakhahn, Chris Gilbert, Myron Hahn, Dwaine Sohnholtz, Curt Stuheit, SECOND ROW: Gary Behrends, Dennis Wagner, Arlen Grotrian, Sandy Rogge, FRONT ROW: Ralph Oestmann, Jeannette Gauchat, Kathy Gerking, Cindy Buss, Velda Hoi thus. 52 BRASS SEXTET: BACK ROW; Dennis Wagner, Scott Brakhahn, Kevin Knippelmeyer, FRONT ROW; Myron Hahn, Chris Gilbert, Rick Brakhahn BOYS QUARTET: Gary Behrends, Dwaine Sohnholz, Scott Brakhahn, Chris Gilbert Music Winners . . . TRUMPET TRIO: Chris Gilbert, Myron Hahn, Curt Stutheit BOYS OCTET: Myron Hahn, Arlen Grotrian, Kevin Knippelmeyer, Lonny Re miners, Ralph Oestmann, Dwaine Sohnholz, Chris Gilbert, Rick Brakhahn NOT PICTURED: SOLOISTS; Chris Gilbert, Scott Brak- hahn, Ralph Oestmann, Kim Lunzmann, Laurie Ger- des, TRIPLE TRIO; Leslie Boellstorff, Pam Kracke, Janet Robson, Tammy Moerer, Annette Geraes, Janell Oestmann, Norma Schuette, Barb Volker, Linda Wol- ken, ACCOMPIANIST; Diane Clark S3 Varsity Cheerleaders; BACK TO FRONT: Kathie Boh- ling, Lori Grotrian, Tammy Moerer, Kim Lunzmann, Cindy Buss, Mary Lyn Alberts. Reserve Cheerleaders; BACK TO FRONT: Diane Clark, Lori Remmers, Linda Wolken, Kris Wakeln, Donna Jeanneret. Pep Club Pep Club Sponsors: Mrs. Denise Mabie, Mrs. Irene Seeba. Cabinet: BACK ROW; Head Reserve Cheerleaders, Kris Wakelin, Lori Remmers, Fresh. Rep. Leslie Boellstorff, Soph. Rep. Pam Lunzmann, Jun. Rep. Marcia Gebers, Sen. Rep. Devon Radar, Head Varsity Cheerleaders, Tammy Moerer, Kathie Bohling, Officers: FRONT ROW; Pres. Pam Kracke, News Reporter, Debora Rippe, Sec. Becky Alberts, Tres. Carolyn Michel, Vice-Pres. Louan Haneline, Srg. of Arms, Susie Bowen. S4 SQUAD 1—BACK ROW: Carolyn Michel, Susan Blinde, Louan Haneline, SECOND ROW: Elyse Bohling, Mary Epperson, Nancy Haith, Mary Rademacher, THIRD ROW: Angela Beason, Nancy Antholz, lisa Bednar, FOURTH ROW: Kelly Stutheit, Susan Bohling, Jayne Wagner, FRONT ROW: Linda Grotrian. SQUAD 3--BACK ROW: Ann Bohling, Norma Schuette, Marlys Fass, Devon Rader, Diane Gauchat, SECOND ROW: Barb Volker, Annette Gerdes, Lynette Frank, FRONT ROW: Teresa Oestmann, Velda Holthus, Les- lie Boellstorff, Marcia Remmers. SQUAD 2—BACK ROW: Janet Robson, Becky Alberts, Mary Lyn Alberts, Joyce Bohling, Lori Grotrian, Kim Lunzmann, Cindy Buss, Tammy Moerer, Kathie Bohl- ing, SECOND ROW: Pam Lunzmann, Todd a Simpson, Janice Dunekacke, FRONT ROW: Lori Gobber, Sheryl Gerdes, Linda Steffens, Jenni Pugh, SQUAD 4—BACK ROW: Cindy Alexander, Debora Rippe, Ellen Diedrichsen, Kathy Gerking, Pam Kracke, Joanne Gerdes, Laurie Gerdes, Linda Blinde, SECOND ROW: Kris Wakelin, Linda Wolken, Diane Clark, Donna Jeanneret, Lori Remmers, FRONT ROW: Linda Caspers, Sandy Rogge, 55 J-B's own Herbie bug! Cheerleaders show SPIRIT! Car decorating promotes spirit. Spirit . . . Pep rallies ... Yelling at games ... Making posters ... Homecoming ... Bus rides to and from games ... Pep band ... Decorating the school ... Enthusiasm ... Cheerleaders ... Skits ... Pep club ... Fun times. The Fonz ? I've got class. 3 J-B Lettermen . . Lettermen get weight machine ... Sponsored Freshman-Soph- more toumment ... Sponsored semi-pro tournament. Run con- cession stand at girls games ... Sold T-shirts and bumper stickers ... BACK ROW; Allan Jeanneret, Dennis Wagner, Student Council Representative, Curtis Stutheit, Myron Hahn, Chris Gilbert, Kevin Knipplemeyer, Ralph Oestmann, Vice-President, Roger Alexander, Secretary-Treasurer, Gary Behrends, President, Arlen Grotrain, Lonny Remmers, SECOND ROW; Glenn Whitlow, Brian Gilbert, Roger Wolken, Scott Brakhahn, Dale Piper, Douglas Stahl, Kent Gerking, Randy Hahn, Rex Brod, David Wagner, Terry Dirksen, FRONT ROW; Russell Eitzmann, Rick Brakhahn, Bryan Bruggeman, Rod Remmers, Steve Grube, Craig Rieken, David Piper, Tim Ossowski, Not Pictured; Marvin Bohling, Brian Bidne, Rodney Gauchat, Loyal Rippe, John Teten. Curtis and Allan keep an eye on the money 57 Student Council . . . Listen to gripes... Faculty Volleyball Game... Bruised knees of the teachers... Veterans Day Convocation... Patriotic Pill... Christmas Recess... Bubble Gum Blowing... Triple Trouble... Ping Pong... Indian Wrestling... Sadie Hawkins Dance ... Girls doing the Hustle... East Con- vocation. .. An hour out of classes... Sell- ing bumper stickers. President--Becky Alberts Sponsor—Mr. A rends Student Council: Todd LaVigne, Devon Radar, Cindy Alexander, Becky Alberts, Linda Grotrian, Kris Waklin, Roger Alexander, Curt Stutheit, Terry Dirkson, Dave Stahl S8 Annual Staff . . . Lori Grotrian, Pam Kracke, Janet Robson, Kathie Boh- ling, Tammy Moerer, Debora Rippe, Becky Albeits, Cindy Buss, Mary Alberts, Lynette Frank, lisa Bednar, Nancy Antholz, Angela Beason, Dennis Wagner, Kevin Knippelmeyer, Mary Rademacher, Elyse Bohling, An- nette Gerdes, Jeannette Gauchat. Tuesday nights... copy sheets... scattered pictures... dummy sheets... questions... finally the good copy. Editor--Louann Haneline Co-Editor--Carolyn Michel Andrea Leslie, Linda Wolken, Diane Gauchat, Louan Haneline, Marlys Fass, Carolyn Michel, Susie Bowen, Kris Wakelin, Nancy Haith. Sue Blinde, Norma Schuette, Lori Cobber, Lori Rem- mers, Todda Simpson, Devon Radar, Larinda Bohling, Ann Bohling, Marcia Geberc, Beth Bidne, Kathy Gerk- ing, Janell Oestmann. Student Life . . We need pep ... We'll try anything once for excitement ... Pep Club ... Pep Rallies Homecoming Activities ... Snake- dance ... Pie eating contest ... Winner ... Susie Bowen ... Girls basketball games ... 50's day ... The sports season is over ... Susie Bowen and Mr. Mabie Eat it up Sandy takes part in 50's day ACADEMICS Shop . . . Safety first ... planning and sanding by hand ... dust ... clamps ... breadboards ... desk ... bookcases ... clamps on a lathe ... mechanics ... welding ... busy wood- peckers at their work ... hammer, hammer ... OUCH!!!! ... A few crooked nails ... Mr. Shultz--patient ... finish- ed product ... pride ... smell of welding in the halls ... Student Teacher --Mr. Frerichs ... New addition to the work area --indoor-outdoor water- closets ... training for the future 62 Family Living Hairy discussions.. .mock marriages... battle of the sexes--Debra and Lonny ... speakers... films... Lots of questions... My- ron's dumb jokes.. .make up your mind--Tammy... Love...800-724-734... family planning... Sex is what you are--Not what you do!... learning how to handle Budgets... What's the best buy? ... prac- ticing real life situations ... ON to college OR mar- ried life?.. .preparation for a new world.. .that's family living!... Office Occupations ... IBM memory type- writer--an all day pro- cess ... typing letters... filling out purchase orders ... general office work... home work... timed writ- ings. .. 2 solid hours... errors on top of errors... adjusting the chairs... Mrs. Grotian's jokes and advice.. .no coffee breaks ... stories of Jay_no telephones to answer or talk on... adding long columns... 5th at Peru, 2nd at conference. 63 Speech . . . ... Tryouts... Research on topics... Practicing for hours on end...hearing critism to make better speeches... Nervous as the time grows near.. .the day finally arrives... ... Competition... finding the courage you need in others.. .giving it all the UMPH you've got...sus- pence in waiting for the rating.. .Joy in success ... sadness in defeat... afterwards, RELIEF!... then you start all over again... Drivers Education First time out.. .fasten your seat belts!.. .lock the door... adjust the mirrors. Insurance paid up?.. Start your engine ... RRUMM.. . RRUMM ... Cough... Cough... Sputter.. .Sputter... Dead!! Now what? ... Try it again... RRUMM ...RRUMM. ..Cough... Cough... Sputter... Sput- ter. ..Flooded!!.. .Finally get going... Watch out for the stop sign! _ What stop sign! .. .Slow poken.. .weaving all over the road because you can't see over the steer- ing wheel... CRASH!?!?!?... M Foreign Exchange Student . . . Sonia DeLeon... from Guatemala... new people and places... exchanging ideas and traditions with J-B kids... a change to public from parochial... noschool uniforms.. .co- educational classes... shouting with the Pep Club ... no soccer... show??? ... first snowmobile ride ... staying with the Lad Bednars and the Jim Hahns.. .Senior Sneak Day... attending prom and activities banquet... sad- ness in departing but joy in new found friends... Art ... Creating a masterpiece ... making a mess... pro- ducing a flop, after trying your best... smugging your charcoal, running your paint... the shock of it all makes Mrs. Kohrs faint... portfolio's of drawings stuffed to the brim... oodles of doodles, that make us all grin!... That's Art!... 65 Scholastic Winners . . . Not Pictured: National Math Exam Winners --Kent Gerking, first place; Glenn Whit- low, second place; lisa Bednar, third place. Scholarship Winners--Louan Hane- line. Cooperating School Scholarship; Myron Hahn, Special Award Scholarship. SPEECH WINNERS: Marcia Gebers, Leslie Boellstorff. SCHOLASTIC LETTER WINNERS, FIRST SEMESTER: BACK ROW; Carolyn Michel, Louan Haneline, Linda Wolken, Kathy Gerking. SECOND ROW; Leslie Boell- storff, Joyce Bohling, Rick Brakhahn, Kris Wakelin. FRONT ROW; Velda Holthus, Usa Bednar, Barb Volk- er, Kim Lunzmann. NOT PICTURED; Beth Bidne, An- drea Leslie. GIRLS AND BOYS STATER ALTERNATES; Laurie Gerdes, Roger BETTY CROCKER HOMEMAKER OF Wolken, GIRLS AND BOYS STATER; Beth Bidne, David Wagner. TOMORROW AWARD WINNER: Robert Kelly. 66 ATHLETICS SQUAD BACK ROW: Coach Mabic, John Oliver, Kent Gerking, Chris Gilbert, Randy Hahn, Ralph Oestmann, Gary Behrends, Arlen Grotrian, Doug Stahl, Rod Remmers, Coach Hunzeker 2ND ROW: Rex Bred, Dale Piper, Brian Brug- geman, Steve Grube, Curt Stutheit, Kevin Knippelmeyer, Lonny Remmere, Roger Alexander 3RD ROW: Robert Kelly, Craig Rieken, Allan Jeanneret, Terry Dirksen, Scott Brakhahn, Glen Whitlow, Rick Brakhahn, Robert Jean- neret FRONT ROW: Marvin Bohling, Lee Moerer, David Stahl, Ryan Eitzmann, Loyal Rippe, Russ Eitzmann, David Piper. Seniors: BACK ROW: Roger Alexander, Arlen Grotrian, Chris Gilbert, FRONT ROW: Ralph Oestmann, Gary Beh- rends, Robert Kelly, Lonny Remmers, Kfcvin Knippelmeyer, Allan Jeanneret, Curt Stutheit. 68 COACHES AND TRI CAPTAINS: Coach Mabie, Roger Alexander, Gary Be h rends, Arlen Grotrian, Coach Hunzeker. Strained Muscles... hard practices... injuries... last pep talk Coach... feeling ready... pain... sense of pride prevails during pep rallies... anticipation... roar of spectators, pep club, and even coaches... excitement of crossing the goal for an Eagle touch- down. .. Victory Bell... dis- appointment. .. failures... rewards Seniors last game ... A Victory... nothing is greater than the feeling of being a part of something ... A TEAM. SCOREBOARD IB OPP Weeping Water 28 35 Ik' 30 Pawnee City 8 N. C. Lourdes 12 28 F.C.S. H. o 38 Tecumseh Southeast 8 sH 49 Sterling « Humboldt 6 1 28 Nemaha Valley 26 22 69 Eagles on the Attack Cross Country . . . Anxiously waiting then... BANG!... off and running ... long distances... ex- ploring the country... catching your breath... boys... girl (?)... David.. 1st in district... 11th in state... Ilsa... first J - B woman on team... making news... David Wagner Ilia Bednar TEAM: Ilsa Bednar, Rodney Gauchat, David Wagner, Coach Schulze, Roger Wolken, Dennis Wagner, Tim Ossowski. 70 Girl’s Basketball . .. Learning the basics ... developing new skills ... shooting accurately, passing quickly, executing a play properly ... warming up for the first game ... reach- ing for the tip-off ... hobbling to the freethrow line ... jumping for joy as a carefully shot freethrow swishes the hoop ... crying out in despair as another bounces off the rim ... running your legs off trying to keep up with that six-foot opponent ... the anxiety of having four fouls ... counting down the last 10 sec- onds ... winning the Galixy Conference Southern Division Tournament ... being tough girls ... J-B SCOREBOARD Opponent 49 Nemaha Valley 30 28 Auburn 39 51 Pawnee City 24 39 Syracuse 58 54 Southea: • 32 64 Sterling 21 47 T ecumsel. 45 GALAXY CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT 42 Sterling 28 53 Pawnee City 22 43 Palmyra 55 40 Weeping Water 39 24 Elmwood 35 SQUAD: BACK ROW; Sheryl Gerdes, Linda Caspers, Jayne Wagner, Marcia Remmers, Leslie Boellstorff, Sandy Rogge, Unda Grotrian, Kelly Stutheit, Susy Bohling, MIDDLE ROW; Student Manager Becky Alberts, Ellen Died- richsen, Lori Remmers, Lori Gobber, Todda Simpson, lisa Bednar, Candi Brink, Student Manager Annette Gerdes, FRONT ROW: Coach Ron Meyer, Starter Donna Jeanneret, Starter Laurie Gerdes, Starter Joanne Gerdes, Linda Blinde, Starter Janice Dunekacke, Starter Mary Lyn Alberts, Cindy Alexander, Assistant Coach Naomi Dettman, Not Pictured: Student Manager Janell Oestmann 71 SQUAD: BACK ROW: Mike Ossowski, Tim Ossowski, Marvin Bohling, Ryan Eitzmann, David Stahl, Lee Moerer. SECOND ROW: Monty Gerdes, Bryan Bruggeman, John Teten, Rodney Gauchat, Russ Eitzmann, Rick Brakhahn, John Oliver. THIRD ROW: Glenn Whitlow, David Wagner, Roger Wolken, Terry Dirksen, Steve Grube, Doug Stahl, Rod Remmers. FRONT ROW: Coach Hunzeker, Chris Gilbert, Ralph Oestmann, Arlen Grotrian, Roger Alexander, Kevin Knippelmeyer, Myron Hahn, Allan Jeanneret, Coach Mabie. Nemaha Valley Adams DeWitt Tri-County Tecumseh FCSH T arkio Sterling NC Laourdes Weeping Water Pawnee City GALAXY Cl Humboldt SENC Humboldt a� OPP. 53 56 73 56 86 47 92 68 47 65 RNAMFNT 48 42 84 20 ■MM Dawson-Ve DISTRICT TOURNAMENT n 40 r 3? 21 9 45 72 Come on, it s my turn to score. I'm going to make that basket if it's the last thing I do. Long, hard practices run- ning dribbling... sore muscles.. .blisters, frustrating injuries... buzzer for start of the game cheering crowd... fouls... technicals time out... Coaches words of wisdom... Two points, Freeshots starting five... determined to improve... quiet locker rooms... after the let down of defeat.. .but alive with spirit after a victory, feeling of confidence as a team. 73 VARSITY: BACK ROW: Allan Jeanneret, Arlen Grotrian, Chris Gilbert, Ralph Oestmann, Roger Alexander, Kevin Knippelmeyer, Myron Hahn. FRONT ROW: Roger Wolken, Doug Stahl, Rod Remmers, Dave Wagner, Terry Dirk- sen, Steve Grube. Volleyball ... Hours of practice.. .work- ing to get sore muscles into shape... ankleweights... leg lifts... striving to bet- ter ourselves... sneaking out to the water fountain ... waiting for the first game... a young team challenging those who are said to be better... team- work. .. serves...sets... spikes... knowing its all worth while... 44 girls... making a team... COACHES: Mrs. Kelsay, Mrs. Dettman SQUAD: BACK ROW: Jayne Wagner, Susan Bohling, Teresa Oestmann, Jenni Pugh, Marcia Remmers, Kelly Stut- heit, Elyse Bohling, Nancy Haith, Annette Gerdes, Cindy Alexander, Joanne Gerdes. THIRD ROW: Linda Grotrian, Linda Caspers, Sandy Rogge, Linda Steffens, Linda Wolken, Diane Clark, Barb Volker, Kris Wakelin, Nancy Ant- holz, Mary Rademacher, Ellen Diedrichsen. SECOND ROW: Sheryl Gerdes, Sue Blinde, Norma Schuette, Pam Lunz- mann, Lori Remmers, Lori Gobber, Linda Blinde, Lynette Frank, Kathy Gerking, Jeannette Gauchat, Janice Dune- kacke. FRONT ROW: Student Manager Todda Simpson, Kathie Bohling, Tammy Moerer, Pam Kracke, Lori Grot- rian, Marcia Gebers, Mary Lyn Alberts, Cindy Buss, Janell Oestmann, Laurie Gerdes Student Manager Beth Bidne 74 SCOREBOARD J-B Opponent 2 Nebraska City Lourdes 0 2 Auburn 0 2 Pawnee City 1 2 Sterling 0 2 Humboldt 0 2 Southeast 1 0 Nemaha Valley 2 PERU TOURNAMENT 0 Elk Creek 2 GALAXY SOUTHERN DIVISION 2 Humboldt 0 2 Southeast 1 GALAXY CONFERENCE 0 Elmwood 2 DISTRICT 2 Nebraska City Lourdes 0 2 Southeast 1 0 Lewiston 2 VARSITY: BACK ROW; Janice Dunekacke, Joanne Gerdes, Laurie Gerdes, Ellen Diedrichsen, SEATED; Kris Wakelin, Donna Jeanneret, Cindy Alexander. 7 5 SENIORS: Tammy Moerer, Sue Blinde, Kathie Bohling, Pam Kracke, Nor- ma Schuette. KELL IT, Laurie! SPRINTERS: Janice Dunekacke, Mary Epperson, Lori Cobber, Ellen Diedrichsen, Linda Wolken, Lynette Frank, Sheryl Gerdes, Todda Simpson. Hurdlers: Linda Caspers, Todda Simpson. 76 Mile Relay Team: lisa Bednar, Lori Cobber, Jayne Wagner, Janice Dunekacke. The first weeks ... endurance run- ning in the rain and cold ... jogging ... calisthenics ... goose steps ... sprint work ... working hard ... being dedicated ... goofing off too ... riding on the bus to the meet ... nervousness before the race ... get- ting out there and competing ... doing your best ... pushing yourself all the way ... the thrill of breaking the string at the finish line ... trying for just a few inches more or a few sec- onds faster ... five meets ... one person to state ... being a small but successful track team ... Squad: BACK ROW; Student Manager Andrea Leslie, Lynette Frank, Mary Epperson, Linda Wolken, Jeannette Cau- chat, Janice Dunekacke, Todda Simpson, lisa Bednar, Student Manager Diane Clark, FRONT ROW; Ellen Died- richsen, Lori Gobber, Jayne Wagner, Linda Caspers, Sheryl Gerdes. Not Pictured: Coaches Bryan Mabie and Ron Meyer. 77 SQUAD: BACK ROW: Dennis Wagner, Curt Stutheit, Chris Gilbert, Dave Wagner, John Teten. FRONT ROW: Tim Ossowski, Rick Brakhahn, Greg LaVigne, Scott frakhahn, Terry Dirksen. 78 SPRINTERS: John Teten, Scott Brakhahn, Terry Dirksen, Rick Brakhahn. DISTANCE RUNNERS: Greg LaVigne, Dennis Wagner, Chris Gilbert, Dave Wagner, Curt Stutheit, Tim Ossowski, Gilbert, Boys Track Hurdles, Running Jumping, Sprinting ... Boy, what hard work!... Records Breaking New Time ... 2 mile ... 8:49.7 ... Curt Stutheit ... Dennis Wag- ner ... Chris Gilbert ... Dave Wagner. All day track meets. Injuries, aches out of breath ... exhausting but worth while ... anticipating vic- tories ... working as a team ... Giving one hundred percent, Feeling proud of J-B. TWO-MILE RUNNERS: Chris Gilbert, Dermis Wagner, HURDLER: Rick Brakhahn Curt Stutheit, Dave Wagner 79 I've got the ball, but I can't do a thing with my hair. Put your arm down, the war's over! Open your mouth wider, Jan- ice, the ball won't fit. 80 COOTROL: STANDING; Myron Hahn, Allan Jeanneret, Kevin Knippelmey- er, Russ Eitzmann, Dennis Wagner, Barb Volker, SEATED; Leslie Boell- storff, Linda Blinde, Diane Gauchat, Lori Grotrian, Pam Kracke, Becky Alberts, Ellen Diedrichsen, Kathie Bohling, Kathy Gerking, Pam Lunzmann, Tammy Moerer, Marlys Fass. Hello?. . .Hello?. . .Hello?. . . Fall All-School Play GET SMART Director: Mrs. Zimmers. 82 I'm only 141 2. Excedrin headache 86. Do you think they'll kill us? KAOS: STANDING; Angela Beason, Kris Wakelin, Sandy Rogge, Scott Bra- khahn SEATED; Andrea Leslie, Brian Bidne, Norma Schuette Good guys... bad guys... hours of practice... secret equipment... heroic deeds by Control... underhanded sneaky schemes by Kaos... protecting the Inthermo ... goofing around at practices... 86’s good goofs... shoe phones... Mr. Big and the Wong sisters... the Chief’s headaches... Mr. Zimmers' pep talks... hard work and cooperation... discovering new talent... sound effects... backstage help... a feeling of success and accomplishment. STUDENT DIRECTOR; Debora Rippe STAGE CREW: Susan Blinde, Janet Rob- son. nii 83 Everybody was Kung-Fu Fighting! The old locker trick works again. Boogie Down Ohhhhh! I don’t see anything on your shoe. CAST Dean Louise Taggert...............Norma Schuette Grace Sedgewick......................Linda Blinde Willard Sedgewick.................Glenn Whitlow Alice Ann Sedgewick...............Ellen Diedrichsen Mary Jane Thompkins....................11 sa Bednar Gail Treat........................Kathie Bohling Kay Emerson.......................Lori Sue Gobber Dr. Jacoby..........................Dennis Wagner Amy Caldwell........................Marcia Gebers Lucile Coulter......................Lori Remmers Julia.............................Leslie Boellstorff Ruth................................Andrea Leslie Alberta...........................Janell Oestmann Eunice............................La rind a Bohling Ida.................................Linda Wolken Joan................................Joyce Bohling Martha.............................Todd a Simpson Edward Mott.......................Ralph Oestmann Hubert Farrelly........................Brian Bidne Grant Weston..................................Chris Gilbert Bob...............................Robert Kelley Jini..............................David Wagner Bill..............................Rodney Gauchat Boys and Girls at the Dance .... Allan Jeanneret, Dwaine Sohnholz, Kent Gerking, Terry Dirksen, Brian Gilbert, Ann Bohling, Sheryl Gerdes, Marcia Remmers, Linda Caspers, Jeannette Gauchat Student Director...........................Sue Blinde Stage Crew................................John Teten, Angela Beason, Leslie Boellstorff Scenery................................Veld a Holthus 64 You think they'll see us? What big bubbles you blow!!! STUCK POT Play tryouts ... nights of practice ... Mr. Buffington’s talks ... hours of hard work ... minute breaks ... memo- rizing lines ... learning how to dance ... dress rehearsal ... make-up ... The Big Night ... March 6, 1976 ... nervous actors ... relief at last ... The End ... 85 The clown couple. Clash Day... Mourn Day.., Snake Dance... Homecoming October 3, 1975... Theme The Longest Yard ... Kathie Rnhlincr Arlon Crnl Bohling, Queen... Arlen Grov trian. King... Driving on-the' field... Moon River in back -' ground... Defeated by Fallas .. Ciry Sacred Hedrt... Hard ' effort put out by the boys... Dance afterwards... Disjocke Jimmy O'Neill... Memories of Homecoming... 86 SENIOR ATTENDENT—TAMMY MOERER SENIOR ESCORT—CURTIS STUTHEIT JUNIOR ATTENDENT—LORI GROTRIAN SENIOR ESCORT—GARY BEHRENDS SOPHOMORE ATTENDENT—DIANE CLARK SENIOR ESCORT—LONNY REMMERS FRESHMAN ATTENDENT—SHERYL GERDES SENIOR ESCORT—ROGER ALEXANDER 88 A Smile from the Queen Rip'em up guys Music by Mac Nasty. Students dancing to the music. Prom 1976 . . . Midnight Blue ... hours of hard work ... months of planning ... lowering the ceil- ing ... twisting streamers ... building wishing well ... working on waterfall ... setting up chairs ... decorating tables ... last minutes preperations ... The Big Night ... April 3, 1976 ... beautiful dresses ... the smell of flowers ... happy faces ... sophmores waiting on tables____eating ham ... salad ... com ... baked potatoes ... pie ... watching the program ... dancing to Mac Nasty ... having a good time____tearing down decorations ... Dancing in the Night BACK ROW: David Piper, Rich Brakhahn, Todd La- Vigne, Rod Remmers, Steve Grube, Russ Eitzmann, Bryan Bruggeman, Craig Reiken, FRONT ROW: Diane Clark, Lori Remmers, Todda Simpson, Pam Lunz- mann, Lori Cobber, Janice Dunekacke, Kris Wakelin, Linda Wolken. Myron Hahn reads Class Will. 90 Speaker: Aleen Swofford Honorary Pep Club Member: Mr. Schulze Activities Banquet . . . Hours of decorating ... careful planning ... preparing food ... waiting in line ... delicious meal ... Leslie's speech ... tense moments waiting for ... crowning of King and Queen ... tears of happiness ... interesting speaker ... awards for ... volleyball, football, dramatics, mu- sic, boys and girls basketball and track ... outstanding seniors_times to remember ... 92 Senior All-Around Activities Award: Ralph Oestmann Outstanding Senior Musician: Chris Gilbert Outstanding Senior Athlete: Sue Blinde Outstanding Dramatist: Kevin Knippelmeyer Outstanding Senior Athlete: Roger Alexander 93 Graduation Carolyn Michel, Class Valedictorian. Louan Haneline, Class Salutatorian. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Presented by Mr. Arends: Louan Haneline, Cooperating School Scholarship from Peru State College, Sa- lutatorian; Carolyn Michel, Valedictorian; Myron Hahn, Special Abilities Award Scholarship from NWMSU; Chris Gilbert, Leonard Dodge Scholarship, Special Award Vocal Music Scholarship from NWMSU. COMMENCEMENT SERVICES Friday, May 14—8:00 p.m. Prelude ...................... Processional.................. Invocation.................... Salutatory Address Halls of Ivy ................ Valedictory Address Graduation Day .............. Address-- Help Me Win My Bet Presentation of Scholarship Awards.......... Presentation of Class......... Awarding of Diplomas .... Benediction................... .............Band ............. Band Pastor Vernon Rodie . . . Senior Class . . . . Senior Girls . • Bernie Saggau • • . Duane Arends . R. W. Remmers . . . Loren Gebers Pastor Vernon Rodie JUNIOR HONOR GUARD—Lori Giotrian and Douglas Stahl. USHERS—Kim Lunzmann, Cindy Buss, Mary Lyn Alberts, Dale Piper, Terry Dirksen, Scott Braldiahn. Sonia de Leon, Honorary Diploma Foreign Ex- change Student, Guatemala Guest speaker, Bemie Saggau. fee Parting is such sweet sorrow! I'm NOT going to cry! We Are The J-B Student Body that has created memories that will never be forgotten ... Seniors trying to make a lasting dent to be remembered by ... sentimental Seniors remembering how close our class was ... proud Johnson-Brock students looking back over the year remembering every- thing we've done to make it a success ... the excited concert band members who received a 1 at district music contest . .. the track teams sending members to State .. . busy Seniors picking class colors, motto, announcements, and measuring for caps and gowns ... individ- uals who are pleased at what we've accomplish- ed during the year . .. Seniors out on our ow at last ...