Kimball County High School - Longhorn Yearbook (Kimball, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1969 volume:

1969 Kimball County High School Kimball, Nebraska Volume XXXI Editor Miss Linda Mortenson Adviser Mrs. Jane Morehouse Table of Contents Introduction............2 Academics..............10 Activities.............22 Athletics..............58 Teen Scenes............82 Seniors...............102 Underclassmen........112 Faculty...............132 Closing...............140 Index.................143 Thank You.............144 1 V Aa 1968-69 Our Year to Remember Each day, each event of 1968-69 left memories in the minds of KCHS’ers. We all remember that fateful Homecomirag, the numerous convocations, the excitement of Christmas vacation, the stiff competition at musical tryouts, the disappointment at the district basketball tournament, the relief but empty feeling that came with the final curtain of BYE, BYE BIRDIE, the success at music contest, the splendor of Prom, and the solemnity of graduation. Yes, we remember all these important events; but we remember the little things too, the flash of a smile in the hall, the cramming and all night studying for a test, the first corsage, the satisfaction of knowing we have done our best. Each of these memories, whether of success or failure, happiness or disappointment will long be cherished. The hard work, laughter and enthusiasm of each student at KCHS created these memories. It was our year to accomplish and achieve, truly making 1968-69 OUR YEAR TO REMEMBER......... 3 6 Academics 1968-69 Our Year To Remember— Challenges, Frustrations, Achievements Labs Broaden Understanding Broad and detailed as science is today, general science classes tried to briefly cover most of this field. By performing simple experiments and doing some research, students overviewed science to form a general understanding of this subject. Living things were studied in detail in biology as students dissected frogs and starfish among other things. Privileged to have a greenhouse, students observed and studied plant life, learning about botany,too. Chemistry classes analyzed matter to try to gain a better understanding of the tiny atomic particles and why they act as they do. In labs, the students produced, decomposed, separated, and combined substances. They learned to draw chemical structures, predict chemical reactions. and determine the chemical composition of substances. The honors class delved deeper into chemistry than the regular classes giving the students a broader background for college work. Physics students, challenged by lab work and problems, concentrated on energy and its relation to matter as well as making comprehensives and quantitative surveys of properties of motion, waves, machines and electronics. � Po At (n 4 J J J PROTECTED BY safety goggles ana an apron Paul Sherrerd produces hydrogen. using the necessary equipment in an honor chemistry lab. JEANNE GRIFFITH, Monica Volkmer, and Daria Anderson work diligently on an experiment in biology. EXPERIMENTS with potato cores are performed by biology students Qincy Blakeslee and Ron Begley to measure a biological change. TWIRLING THE gyroscope. Mr. Williams explains to his physics class how and in what direction the earth rotates. HONORS CHEMISTRY class looks on intently as a mushroom cloud arises after Mr. Meyer sets off one of his experimental bombs. MR. MC GOWAN looks on as Larry Halstead and Jesse Munoz dissect a specimen, examining its parts and learning their functions in biology class. TWO ENERGETIC general science students. Claire Goodon and Ellsbeth Humpheries. learn by doing when they perform an experiment for their class. 13 FIGURES OF all shapes and sizes must be constructed by geometry students and are then used to formulate various theorems. TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS, a major sect.on of sen.or math, are graphed by Joyce Cox to gam a better under standing of them. Math Requires Exact Precision Interest, compounded annually or semi-annually. and areas were just a few of the problems confronted in General Math I and II. These courses were designed to give students confidence and proficiency in the use of everyday mathematics. Solving equations for x and y seemed to be a never ending task to Algebra students. Algebra I laid the basic groundwork to the algebraic concepts as simple binomial equations were factored and written. Algebra II students were able to build on this groundwork learning more complicated factoring processes for more difficult equations. Complex and irrational numbers, logarithms, and probability also challenged Algebra II students. Compasses and straight edges became familiar tools to geometry students as they constructed many lines, curves, and figures. Writing proofs helped them learn to use precise language and to think in a clear, precise, and creative way. Preparing students for a math-oriented college program, senior math provided an understanding of many of the phases in the math field. Plane geometric concepts were extended as solid and analytical geometry were delved into. Trigo-metric identities and functions enabled students to become more adept in using triangles. Probability and statistics and an introduction to calculus were also included in the course. FACTORING EQUATIONS can prove to be very challenging to algebra students since there are many methods available, but only certain ones will work in a specific problem. M PATTI WACKEL. whose inquisitive mind spurs her to ask questions, participates in class discussion in world history. Social Studies Classes Discuss Current Affairs To develop an understanding of the past, teach students to discover the facts, and to gain insight into current affairs were the goals of history classes. World geography endeavored to study the geography of the entire world including weather, resources, climate, manufacturing, cities, and the people of the countries. From cave men to modern men, world history students study the culture, society. and government of Europe. They spent much time on the Greek and Roman governments, comparing them with ours today. American history starts with the pilgrims and watches American progress to present time. The Constitution, three branches of national government, and local government make up the American Problems’ course. A study of capitalism, socialism, facism, and communism completes the year. KEN COLLIER makes a report on a famous American inventor, sharing his research with the rest of the world geography class. WITH THE presidential election headlining the news, modern problems' students hold round table discussions on the candidates and their views. MR GLASSEY joins his American History class as they intently watch films. 15 English Sharpens Thinking Structural grammar, dialect, phonology, the uses of language, syntax, and the rhetoric of the sentence are included in the ninth grade English classes in the area of composition and language. Attitude, tone perspective, satire, the idea of a play, comedy, and the epic are literature units used in the freshman course. Some of the works read include Animal Farm, Arms and the Man. Our Town. Twelfth Night, and The Qdvssev. Sophomore English classes spent much time studying grammar and vocabulary. Julius Caesar. Profiles jn Courage. and many short stories were also studied. Students wrote their own short stories as a part of their composition experience. Themes in American civilization which include individualism and nature, sin, and loneliness were covered in English 11. Students read works by Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Faulkner, Lewis, Fits-gerald, and Cather and do extensive work in composition. Revenge tragedy, the Christian epic, satire, and the class novel are themes involved in such literary works as Hamlet. Paradise Lost. Gulliver, and Great Expectations which were studied in senior English. MISS DEWITT, a student teacher, shows Ed Avilia and Susan Berger how to use the card catalog. STUDYING SHAKESPEARE’S Hamlet, seniors Kathy Robinson, Vern Bour-lier. Mike Anderson, and Morry Abshier read the parts of this famous play. CLASS DISCUSSION on Golding’s Lord of the Flies finished. Don Hagstrom and Rich Cederburg hand in a written assignment to Mrs. Parmley. TEACHING SOPHOMORES the basics of grammar, Mr. Strasheim helps Linda Reemts diagram an infinitive phrase on the blackboard so that the class might better understand their usage. 16 INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE in translating and speaking Spanish is possible with the language lab which allows Mr. Guzman to tune in on each student separately. GOOD WITCH (Nancy Mortenson) tries to change Yorick the frog (Mark Nachtigai) back to a Prince, but fails and must seek assistance from the wicked witch (Susan Jones) as Princess Katrinka (Linda Reemts) weeps about her poor husband's condition. Such was a scene of The Frog Prince. an original play written and acted out in French. Students Express Themselves JOURNALISM students always find plenty to do in keeping pace with their deadlines for both the yearbook and the bi-weekly paper. IN HIS speech on firearms. Morry Abshier points out the parts of a gun to his audience as he explains how guns work and how to care for them. Learning to speak and write a foreign language, Spanish and French students broadened their cultural knowledge. Spanish I and French I were concerned mainly with basic grammar and students learnea to read and translate sentences. Second year classes were devoted to literature, history, and writing. Speech class provided students with an opportunity to gain poise and self-co’nfi-dence in front of an audience as they studied various units of public speaking. Debates and discussions increased their speaking ability and taught them to think. Oral interpretations and staging a one-act play provided them with experience in drama. Journalism class was always busy writing stories, copy, or cropping pictures to meet the deadlines of the paper and yearbook. Students learned journalism practices and gained an insight to the amount of work required for such publication. 17 ACHIEVING A smooth surface, a shop boy sands JOHN FERGUSON washes the oil off of a motor by pour- a board to use in his shop project. ing hot water over it as he repairs the motor. Courses Train for Occupations GRAIN SAMPLES are examined by Robert Nemnich and Marshall Mossberg with Mr. Parmley closely watching and checking their knowledge. Industrial Art I classes dealt with foundry, the use of the metal spinning lady, and all woodworking and welding machines. In vocational skills the students did cement work, laid bricks and blocks, and worked with electricity. They remodeled Mr. Haun's basement, put up a 20’ x 26’ building and built a garage. Studying the basics of livestock. crops, and farm mechanics were the objectives of Vocational Agriculture I. Ag. II experimented with crops, studied the nutrition of animals, and farm mechanics. Electronics, agricultural mathematics, and advanced studies of livestock and crops compose Vocational Agriculture III. Managing their own or a hypothetical farm challenged students taking Vocational Agriculture IV. 18 Girls Learn Homemaking Skills DELICIOUS SMELLS fill the room as Kay Hoggat opens the door of her oven in Home Economics class. PUTTING UP hems is included in the finishing touches that these two Home Ec. girls do in order to complete their sewing. First year Home Ec. girls studied the comprehensive areas of homemaking. Some of these included time and money management, sewing a cotton garment and preparing simple meals. By babysitting they learned to get along with one to five year old children. Home Ec. II studied textiles, buying clothes and clothes in our lives. In another area housing, furnishing a home and buying a home were considered. Family living was the main course Home Ec. Ill centered around. Selecting a mate, infant care and money management were some of the subject courses. They also learned to prepare large family meals, buy family clothes, and how to apportion their time and energy to finish their work. BECKY CHRISTENSON watches closely as She completes another seam on her garment. 19 Businessmen of Future Trained Striving to prepare students for future experiences in the business world is the primary purpose of the business department. Students in Miss Golson's office practice class learned to duplicate, keep pay-rolls, records, and to operate various adding and calculating machines. Her shorthand students learned to read notes and then to master dictation. Typing students perfected a skill which would last them a lifetime. Mr. Hall’s bookkeeping students worked out practice sets and kept complete records of business transactions which were comparable to real-life situations. Lawyers spoke to the business law classes and the economic classes bought and closely followed their own stock on the ever-changing stock market. OFFICE PRACTICE girls busily complete their day’s work with the use of adding machines. i RICHARD CASTLEBERRY, keeping his eyes glued to the copy, concentrates on typing exercises to increase his speed and proficiency. BOOKKEEPING CLASS intently listens as Mr. Hall demonstrates the proper procedure for completing an exercise in the next assignment. 20 GETTING IN the holiday spirit, art students pamt the hall windows of the art room with bright colored Christmas scenes so that they look like stained glass. Students Create Art I students intermingled their study of composition, perspective, facial drawings, figure drawings, cartoon drawings, and oil painting with individual crafts and group Christmas projects. Students of Art II worked mostly on individual crafts such as stitchery. wax sculpture, leather and wood carving, oil painting and the study of using copper tooling. Drivers education students learned proper habits and attitudes for young drivers. They also acquired skills in driving an automobile and its proper care. Striving to develop skill, strength, and endurance within students, physical education classes built better attitudes and ideals as well. While accomplishing these objectives, the students were exposed to a variety of activities. Highlights of the boy’s classes were tumbling, gymnastics, and indoor hockey, while the girls tried their hand at such things as Greek folk dances, volleyball, and soccer. Once every other week, both the boys and the girls classes devoted a period to health. In this medical self-help course students learned to splint broken bones, give artificial resuscitation, and some basic medical practices in case of an emergency. GYM STUDENTS watch closely as a student does a pyke hang on the still rings with the aid of Mr. Bel-mear. boys’ physical education teacher. and Accomplish GIRLS PHYSICAL education classes practiced folk dancing in groups in the gymnasium. 21 Activities 1968-69 Our Year To Remember— Service, Participation, Enjoyment New Type Style and Additional MRS. MOREHOUSE, adviser; Jim Ellison, photography editor; and Linda Mortenson. editor; spent many hours working and planning to complete the annual. They oversaw and helped the other staff members. Deadlines seemed to loom up unexpectedly for the 1969 Longhorn staff, but amidst an array of copy sheets, layout mats, and pictures they all seemed to be met. Months in advance of each deadline, staff members had to plan the layouts of their assigned pages, then the necessary pictures had to be taken, and the copy written. The photographers, too, found that they had a tremendous job taking, developing, and printing the pictures which compose this book. Assisted by Mrs. Jane Morehouse, the adviser, Editor Linda Mortenson guided the staff with their pages, helped plan and set up the pictures, and concentrated on the special sections of the ’69 Longhorn. To broaden their understanding of yearbook publications and gain fresh ideas for their pages, staff members attended a workshop. Mrs. Morehouse, Linda and Jim Ellison, attended yearbook sessions at the Nebraska High School Press Convention. ASPIRING TO become co-editors. Assistant Editors Mary Thummel and Carol Perry learned yearbook procedures as they helped with the '69 Longhorn. LONGHORN STAFF—Front Row: Rich Johnson, Fred Morehouse. Randy Knutsen. Second Row: Sonia Coulter Gloria Miranda. Susan Jones. Donna Thummel, 24 Pages Cha enge Longhorn Staff “ONE, TWO. three smile.” a phrase used by Mr. Alvin Duis professional photographer, who took all the individual and several group pictures used in the 69 annual. ARMED WITH cameras and strobes. Assistant Photographers Mark Nachti-gal. Kathy Birdsall. and Mark Stromberg discuss the pictures they plan to take and later develop and print for staff members to use on their pages. Nancy Mortenson. Third Row: Wanda Lukassen, Becky Adams. Debby Bowman. Beth Jones, Susan Medsker. BUSINESS MANAGERS Donna Nelson and Kathy Robinson sold yearbooks and individual pictures as a part of their duty, handling the annual finances. 25 Notes Staff Strives for Ninth 'STORIES JUST seem to disappear around here! mutter Co-Editors Katherine O'Brien and Charlotte Anderson and their adviser Mrs. Morehouse as they search for a misplaced story needed to complete the next edition of the Notes. HEADLINE EDITOR Judy Nemnich and her two assistants, Margaret Nelson and Coral Castor, stenciled the headlines and cartoons which appeared in the All-American paper. ANOTHER EDITION completed, the Longhorn Notes is delivered to KCHS teachers by Assistant Editors Susan Heidemann and Dean Young. Consecutive All-American Rating Keeping the student body informed on KCHS events, the Longhorn Notes staff published their All-American paper bi-weekly. After painstakingly tracking down facts and holding necessary interviews, the 39 staff members used their creativity to transform bits of information into interesting stories. With the help of Mrs. Jane Morehouse, their adviser, and Assistant Editors Susan Heide-mann and Dean Young, Co-editors Katherine O’Brien and Charlotte Anderson edited and typed the stories. Then they had to achieve balanced layouts before the stories could be typed on stencils and be printed on the Gestetner. In November Charlotte, Katherine, and Mrs. Morehouse attended the Nebraska High School Press Convention in Lincoln where their paper was awarded Honorable Mention by the Omaha World Herald. SENIOR REPORTERS Larry Trompke, Mike Anderson. Marja Haapaniemi, Randy Knutsen and Fred Morehouse enjoy their last year on the Notes staff. ONCE AGAIN Sports Editor Morry Abshier is late with his column AO’s Alley and must slide it under the door. LONGHORN NOTES REPORTERS—Front Row: Kathy Frederick. Debbie Babl. Mary Moul. Back Row: Linda Birdsall. Barb Allen. Patti Wackel. JoAnn Ebel. Second Reemts. Jmcy Blakeslee. Ed Johnson. Rich Castleberry. Row: Nan Medsker. LeAnne Baird. Bill Howard, Bruce Rick Ohlemeier. Paul Hansen. 27 STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES—Front Row: Mr. Charles Morehouse, adviser; Randy Knutsen. president; Herb Rutz. vice-president; Barb O’Hare, secretary-treasurer; Sherry Southard. Middle Row: Jim Elli- son. Susan Medsker. Charlotta Shields. Vikki Solberg. Michele Rosendahl. Back Row: Paul Sherrerd. Charles Epperson. Fred Morehouse. Mark Nachtigal. Marja Haapaniemi. Council Aids School and City STUDENT COUNCIL guest speaker, Dr. Manley, and President Randy Knutsen chat before the convocation on history. KCHS Student Council, sponsored by Mr. Charles Morehouse, worked as a link between students and the administration, trying to iron out any problems that arose. They also planned several programs designed to aid and enlighten KCHS’ers. In the fall the council sponsored College Night when representatives from several colleges met with interested students and their parents, briefing them on the costs and facilities of their school. The group also arranged for Dr. Robert Manley from Hiram Scott College to present a convocation on Nebraska and Western history. Throughout the year the council held several money making drives, selling pens and aerosol bottles of mouthwash. In the spring they supervised student elections and helped with a fundraising drive for the Kimball Red Cross. VICE-PRESIDENT Herb Rutz distributes pens at a regular meeting. The pens were sold by members to raise money for the council. 28 MISS VIOLA Golson, sponsor of National Honor Society, lists the specific qualifications each candidate must have to be selected as a member of the Longhorn Chapter. NHS MEMBERS: Linda Mortenson. Randy Knutsen. Secretary-Treasurer Charlotta Shields, President Marilyn Heidemann, Vice-President Charlotte Anderson, Vickie Bashor. Katherine O'Brien. NHS Attends Morrill Tapping The annual induction ceremony highlighted the year’s activities for the Longhorn Chapter of National Honor Society. Held in late April, the seven old members planned the program around the theme “The Impossible Dream.” Four seniors and five juniors were tapped into the society in the impressive candlelight ceremony. Following the tapping, a tea was held for initiates, members, parents and the faculty. A visiting NHS chapter from Morrill, Nebraska also attended the induction and tea. National Honor Society members sold apples in the fall to earn money for their induction program. They handed out report cards at parent-teacher conferences in November and March. In February six members attended the tapping ceremony in Morrill. NHS INITIATES—Seated: Susan Heidemann, Barb Allen. Gloria Miranda, Barb Shelton. Standing: Dean Young, Beth Jones. Paul Sherrerd, Linda Shell-hammer, Jim Ellison. These students met NHS requirements. NHS MEMBER, Charlotte Anderson. lights the candle of service before she tells the importance of this requirement in National Honor Society members. A WARM WELCOME to Students, faculty, and parents is given by this year's National Honor Society President, Marilyn Heidemann. 79 Band DIRECTOR. Harry McNees marched along with his band as they practiced for the Rose Festival, it was through his efforts that the trip was possible. BAND Captain Mary Kay Moore demonstrates her leadership ability at the Spring Band Concert. She was given the John Philip Sousa band award that evening- CONCERT BAND—Front Row: Linda Shellhammer. Susan Jones. Patty Moss. Diana Babi. Ron Begley, Jill Davis, Vicki Sisson, Joyce Cox. Patty Hake. Patty Kin-nison, Linda Mortenson, Katherine O'Brien, Kathy Robinson, Barb Allen. Second Row: Kathy Birdsali. Nancy mortenson. Debra Babl. Rebecca Goodman. Judy Buckle, Monica Christenson, Linda Trompke. Barb Shel- ton. Lea Kolar, Coral Castor. Don Hagstrom. Vicki Sol-berg. Becky Bohac, LeAnne Baird, Larry Trompke, Mark Nachtigal, Janet Luther, Judy Everhart, Jincy Biakeslee, Rich Cederburg, JoAnn Ebel. Mary Kay Moore. Third Row: Darlene Stahla. Susan Bohac, Ed Bowden. Patty Eatmon. Marlene Stahla. Cindy Sobie- At Contest Concert Band Earns 30 szczyk. Irene Flowers. Ed Avila, Ray Lollar. Bruce Gould, Bill Brown. Jim Wann, John Magmnis. Richard Toombs. Rick Hurlbut, Lodge Carrol. Tom Weins, Tom Ziegler. Jim Florence. Bruce Frederick. Gary McKenzie. Dean Young. Bill Cox, David Wolfe. Gene Dowd. Paul Sherrerd. Back Row: Tina Inman, Sherry Southard. Patti Wackel. Cindy MacMillan. Nelson Evans. Randy Bohac. Roland Hendricks. Gary Fntzler. Calvin Bartels. Loel Hayden. Gary Klipp. Tom Eastman. Ron Waldron. John Eastman. David Baltensperger. Eddie Johnson. Gary Robinson. Paul Hanson. Mark Stromberg, Scott Sherrerd. Rick Ohlemeir. Terrol Brown, Frank Carpenter. Fourteenth Consecutive Superior RESULTING FROM hours of devoted practice. Paul Sherrerd was chosen for All State and Honor Band. KCHS marching band had added zest as they practiced in hopes of attending either the Presidential Inauguration or the Portland Rose Festival. Although they did not receive an invitation to the inaugural ceremonies, they were invited to the rose Festival and worked hard throughout the year to earn money tor the summer trip. In the fall the band practiced for the Farmers’ Day Parade and the shows which they performed during half time at home football games. Then with the end of football season, they turned in their marching equipment and began preparing for the Marianna Jennings Memorial Concert in January and the Spring Band Concert in April, as well as music contest. Two days after their spring concert, bandsmen journeyed to Sidney to compete in the district music contest. This year the band was judged on sight reading as well as their prepared numbers. The KCHS band received its fourteenth consecutive superior at contest. Several instrumental soloists and groups received superiors and excellents also. These and other awards were presented at the annual band banquet in May, when the new officers were named. Following contest, bandsmen once again took to the streets to perfect their marching for the Rose Festival. Departure date for the Portland trip was set for June 8. Busses loaded with suitcases, horns, and eager bandmembers were off on a trip which was memorable for all. 31 Portland Bound, the KCHS Band Plans BAND OFFICER S—Front Row: Linda Shellhammer, lieutenant: Mary Kay Moore, captain. Back Row: Frank Carpenter, sergeant: John Eastman, lieutenant; Larry Trompke. sergeant; Paul Sherrerd. lieutenant; John Ma- gmnis. sergeant. HIGH STEPPING drum majorette Jincy Blakeslee led the band in all of their performances. TWIRLER TINA Inman showed her ability by winning several contests and marching with the band 32 and Practices for Summer Trip PROUDLY CARRYING the KCHS Band banner. Patty Eatmon and Jill Davis marched ahead of the band. BOOSTING spirit, the pep band plays before school on an important game day. They also played at all home basketball games, pep rallies, and supported the team at the district basketball tournament. PEP BAND—Bottom Row: Mary Kay Moore, director; JoAnn Ebei, Barb Shelton, Patti Wackei. Nelson Evans. Tina Inman. Linda Mortenson. Second Row: Diana Babl. Kathy Birdsall, Susan Jones, Charlotte Anderson. Nancy Mortenson. Debbie Bable. Linda Shellhammer. Kathy O'Brien. Third Row: Paul Sherrerd, Gene Dowd. Gary McKenzie. Jim Florence. Bruce Frederick. Dave Wolff. Dean Young. Larry Trompke. Fourth Row. John Eastman, Scott Sherrerd. Rick Ohlemeier. Frank Carpenter. Mark Stromberg. Top Row: Richard Toombs. John Maginnis. Versatility Unlimited—That’s Fall, Christmas and Spring concerts, a Broadway musical and music contest kept the KCHS vocal department moving at a busy pace. As the varsity and freshman choirs prepared songs for their November concert, Jerry Tallmon, vocal instructor, held auditions and selected several vocalists for Swing Choir. Sophomore Singers and Freshman Select which performed at school and community functions. December was spent preparing for the Christmas concert at which both choirs and the special groups sang traditional carols. The varsity choir devoted January. February and March to staging the musical Bye, Bye Birdie. In February, however, the vocalists paused long enough to host a vocal clinic with the Sidney and Alliance choirs. Dr. George Umberson was the guest clinician. Following the excitement of the musical, the chorus settled down to prepare for music contest. The KCHS choir was privileged to rate superior at the district contest. Several other groups and soloists received superiors and excellents for their vocal selections. In May the choirs presented their spring concert and the varsity choir performed for their final time at baccalaureate. During this performance, the choir sang “The Halls of Ivy” while Morry Abshier read a piece recounting the highlights of high school years. The reading was written by Katherine O’Brien. MARY KAY Moore was accompanist for varsity chorus. Swing Choir and many vocal solos during her four years at KCHS. VARSITY CHOIR—Front Row: Mary Kay Perkins. Barbara Allen. Charlotte Shields. Kathy Smith, Vicki Philips. Nancy Mortenson, Karen Heidemann, Jill Davis, Susan Jones. Patti Wackel. Sherry Southard, JoAnn Ebel, Gloria Miranda. Colleen O'Nele. Linda Phillips. Vickie Bashor. Wanda Lukassen. Second Row: Kathy Hake. Linda Trompke. Carol Perry, Susan Peterson, Lea Kolar. Jody Childress. Cindy MacMillan, Mark Stormberg. Rhonda Patterson, Tina Inman, Tom Wiens, Max Revell. Dallen Juelfs, Randy Knutsen, Nelson Evans. Kathy Robinson, Jeanne Griffith. Jincy Blakeslee. Diana Babl. Marilyn Heidemann, Janet Luther, Marja Haapaniemi, Billee Strauch. Lois Perkins. Third Row: Linda Reemts, Kathy Birdsall, Mary Kay Moore. Pa- 34 Mr. Tallmon’s Varsity Choir MR Tallmon enthusiastically directed the vocal department through a successful year. CHORUS OFFICERS—Front Row: Barb Allen. Vicki Phillips. Mark Storm-berg. Second Row: Wanda Lukassen. Charlotta Shields. Linda Phillips. Third Row: Allen Rasmussen. Greg Kallhoff. Marilyn Heidemann. Not Pictured: Herb Rutz. Mary Kay Perkins. Charlotte Anderson. tricia McDonald. Katherine O’Brien. Rebecca Goodman, Rick Ohlemeier. Mark Nachtigal. Bill Bourlier. Jim Ellison. Charles Culek. Fred Morehouse. Larry Trompke. David Wolff. Joan Herboldsheimer. Nan Medsker. Susan Heidemann. Coral Castor, Susan Medsker, Mary Moul. Debby Bowman. Back Row: Gary McKenzie. Greg Kallhoff. Paul Sherrerd, John Eastman, Dean Young, Ron Waldron, Mike Noah. Allen Rasmussen, Herb Rutz. Rich Johnson. David Stairs. Bruce Parish. Morry Abshier. Vern Bourlier. Mike Anderson. Mike Poundstone. Steve Watson. Bill Arnold. Richard Castleberry. Ron Begley, Scott Sherrerd. Don Gueck. Stoney Mmihan. 35 Auditions Reveal “Top” Voices SWING CHOIR—Seated: Marilyn Heidemann, Susan Heidemann, Herb Rutz, Vickie Bashor, Mary Kay Moore. Randy Knutsen, Carol Perry. Back Row: Morry Abshier, Kathy Robinson. Allen Rasmussen. Charlotte Shields. Max Revell. Sherry Williams. Larry Trompke. Pattie McDonald. Rich Johnson, Barb Allen. Vern Bourlier. Mary Kay Perkms, Nelson Evans. SOPHOMORE SELECT: Joan Ebel. accompanist. Front Row: Bill Arnold. Patti Wackel. Dallen Juelfs, Lea Kolar. Kathy Birdsatl, Bill Bourlier. Second Row: Richard Castleberry. Joan Herboldsheimer. Cynthia Crowder. Nan Medsker, Vicki Phillips. John Epperson. Third Row: Ron Begley. Jeanne Griffith. Cheryl Schhn-der. Linda Trompke. Mark Nachtigal. Back Row: Mike Noah. Jincy Blakeslee, Bill Howard. Linda Reemts, David Wolff. 36 Vocal Groups Making Up Select FRESHMAN CHOIR—First Row: Marlene Stahla. Sherri Thacker. Diane Wesseis. Patty Moss. Becky Bogert, Pam Evans. Donna Farley. Monica Christiansen. Darlene Stahl. Vikke Solberg. Julie Baltes, Rhonda Phillips. Robbie Kellner. Patty O'Neie. Patty Hake. Denise Peters. Karen Balcom. Second Row: Susan Berger. Patty Kinmson, Nora Huggans. Vicki Sisson. Sandra Fields. Cmdy Box. Kristy Lockwood. Peggy Wolff. Debra Kallhoff. Jan Voyles. Becky Matthews. Michelle Ro- sendahl, Debbie Maas. John Castleberry. Buddy Robbins. Ed Avila. Debe Johnson. Joyce Dudney. Bruce Gould. Jim Hansen. Third Row: Don Smith, Wes Lam-berson. John Anderson. Leonard Epperson. Jim Culek. Thom Ziegler. Richard Perry. Bernard Culek. Gary Klipp. Gene Klemt, Les Nelson, Greg Hisey. Ken Collier, Tom Eastman. Rick Hurlbut, Jim Cox, Bill Brown. Steve Kuhlman. FRESHMAN SELECT: Patty Moss, accompanist. Front Row: Julie Baltes. Donna Farley. Michelle Rosendahl. Darlene Stahla. Pam Evans. Carol Bowman. Patty Hake. Susan Berger. Rhonda Phillips. Patty Kinnison. Pe8«y Wolff. Back Row: jim Hansen. Bruce Gould. John Castleberry. Jim Cox. Eddie Avila. Rick Hurlbut. Leonard Epperson. Tom Eastman. Wes Lamberson. Richard Perry. Gary Klipp. 37 Bye, Bye Birdie Many long hard hours were spent in the final production of the vocal department’s musical Bye, Bye Birdie. This Broadway musical was presented at a matinee and two evening performances, March 13,14, and 15. The play was under the direction of Jerry Tallman, musical and stage director; Don Shimp, technical director; Harry McNees, orchestra; and Merceda Dietz, art director. Each of these directors contributed to the play’s success. Conrad Birdie, the latest teenage rage and temperamental problem star of Albert Peterson and Rose Alvarez, was inducted into the army. Rose planned Conrad’s last debut: bestowing “One Last Kiss” on some very lucky girl who turned out to be Kim Mac-Afee in Sweet Apple, Ohio. Hugo Peabody stepped in to stop the kiss because Kim was his steady. Also making her appearance was Albert’s overbearing mother, Mae Peterson. She tried to stop marital plans between Albert and Rose but failed for everything turned up “Rosie in the end. Albert and Rose marry; Hugo and Kim were back together again, and Sweet Apple returned to the quiet town it was before Conrad came. MR. MACAFEE (Rich Castleberry) yells hysterically about the undemocratic way his house is run while his family (Mary Kay Perkins, Jincy Blakeslee. Kent Arnold) looks on in shocked amazement at his behavior. MAE PETERSON (Katherine O'Brien) thinking Albert doesn’t care about her anymore sits in a trash can only to be helped out again by her son. who sends her home. SWEET APPLES mayor (Fred Morehouse) prepares to present to Conrad Birdie a 14 carat, solid gold key as his wife (Susan Medsker) looks on in awe of the star. DID THEY really get pinned? is the question tying up the phones in Sweet Apple as teens discuss Hand in HAND, Albert (Morry Abshier) sings to Rose (Sherry Southard) as they leave Sweet Apple to finally be married. the new relationship between Hugo and Kim who just started going steady before Conrad came, JIM ELLISON and Dean Young assume the role of hatchetmen in the dream scene. This was Rosie's dream of revenge against Albert. HUGO PEABODY (Herb Rutz) socks it to Conrad (Max Revell) for trying to kiss Kim MacAffee (Jincy Blakeslee). his steady girl friend. KIM MACAFEE (Jmcy Blakeslee) gazes at Conrad (Max Revell) with stars in her eyes as he sings his newest release. “One Last Kiss . GLORIA RASPUTIN (Cindy MacMil-lian) auditions to be Albert's secretary by dancing to the tune of Swanee River while Rose fumes. URSULA (KATHY Birdsall) turns into a panting, raging jungle beast at the sight of Conrad Birdie. CHECKING THE bulletin board after school became a ON THE air announcers. Katherine O'Brien and Linda habitual task to Dallen Juelfs as he searches for news. Mortenson. relate the happenings of KCHS each day. Air Notes Informs Community BEFORE GOING on. Rich Castleberry and Linda Mortenson hurriedly prepare their program while Eddie Johnson sets the tape for the right music. KCHS news was broadcast to the Kimball community every weekday at five minutes to four via Longhorn Air Notes. This five minute program provided area listeners with the latest KCHS happenings as well as sports news and interviews with special guests. Broadcasters for the air notes were selected by Mrs. Jane Morehouse, the sponsor, and through auditions. Katherine O’Brien and Linda Mortenson represented the air notes staff at a press conference held in Lincoln where they learned more about professional broadcasting and how to plan interesting interviews. Longhorn Air Notes was the only program of its kind within the state and was made possible through the courtesy of KIMB Radio station, who furnished the equipment. KATHERINE O'BRIEN and Linda Mortenson interview freshman basketball coach, Mr. Ladme, on the Longhorn Air Notes, during their daily program. 40 PEP CLUB MEMBERS—Front Row: Belinda Hoggatt, Barb Koiar, Wanda Lukassen. Debra Panning. Kathy Hake, Linda Phillips. Marja Haapaniemi, Donna Thompson. Diana Babi. Christie Bymer. Second Row: Nancy Mortenson, Kathy Birdsall. Linda Reemts, Vicki Phillips. Lois Perkins. Barb Shelton. Rita Halstead. Maribeth Weigel. Mary Kay Perkins, Gloria Miranda. Third Row: JoAnn Ebel. Lea Koiar, Paula Stielow. Cindy Sobies-zczyk. Pat Maginms, Sharon Bohac, Pat Moehr. Nan Medsker. Nadine Lukassen. Patti Wackel. Fourth Row: Debbie Babl. Cynthia Box, Becky Bohac. Kristy Lock- wood. Michelle Rosendahl, Julie Baites. Sherri Thacker. Becky Matthews. Patty Moss. Darlene Stahia. Fifth Row: Carol Bowman, Jan Voyles, Marlene Stahia. Monica Christiansen, Peggy Wolff, Donna Farley. Deborah Titsworth. Judy Buckles. Vicki Sisson. Debbie Maas. Sixth Row: Charlotte Anderson, Mary Thummel, Carol Perry, Vicki Solberg, Patty Hake, Cheryl Schindler, Susan Petersen. Linda Trompke. Coral Castor. Seventh Row: Linda Mortenson, Donna Nelson. Tina Inman, Kay Hoggatt. Joyce Dudney. Billee Strauch, Linda Nelson, Becky Adams. Pep Club Travels to Away Games Pep club girls enthusiastically spread spirit throughout KCHS as they decorated the student center, cheered eagerly at the pep rallies and urged the teams on to victory. Every week pep club girls decorated the student center for game days. Skits were performed at most of the pep rallies and, of course, there was always the rivalry among classes to see who would win the spirit jug. Buses full of excited and loyal pep club members traveled to most away games. Early in the fall the club held a bakesale to raise funds for homecoming. Underclass members were especially busy planning for the Homecoming dance. Although many preparations were made in advance, the actual decorating could not be begun until after school, and many dedicated girls had to work right up to game time to finish the decorating. Balloons hanging from the ceiling emphasized the theme “Up, Up and Away.” 41 PEP CLUB OFFICERS—Seated: Kathy Hake, treasurer; Linda Phillips, secretary; Diana Babl. president; Wanda Lukassen, vice-president. Standing; Mrs. Fran Parmley, sponsor; mentenans: Gloria Miranda. Debbie Panning. Carolyn Gehrke. Miss Carol Roth, sponsor. Not Pictured; Linda Nelson, meritenan. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS—Standing: Debby Bow- the Longhorn mascot along with many other projects man, Vicki Bashor. Sonia Coulter. Barb Allen. Kneeling: to boost spirit at KCHS. They cheered at varsity ath- Kathy Robinson and Sandy Burback built and painted letic events and planned the pep rallies. Varsity Pepsters Build Mascot BIG RED'S Pepsters. happy and excited after a foot- QUICKER THAN the shutter, pep club girls form a vic- baii victory, cheer •'Satisfied before leaving for home. tory chain and race to the pep rally. 42 EXCITED RESERVE Cheerleaders. Sherry Southard, jmcy Biakesiee and Barb O’Hare yell a cheer they made up to help boost Big Red onto a victory. MMEM the GO IMG TS TOUGH the TOUGH L SET GOING VARSITY CHEERLEADERS present to Mr. Brown. who accepts on behalf of the entire school, a sign expressing their feelings of the athletic teams. Ra “D,CATE 5 r.RE®E”' Efccheer,eaders Jmcy Biakesiee. Sherry Southard. Barb °Hare and Cindy MacMillan (doing splits) filled the atmosphere with the.r Cheers at all freshmen and reserve athletic events. diate Spirit JUBILANT PEP Club girls. Still yelling, fill the buses to start the long ride home after a football victory at an away game. IMMEDIATELY AFTER the buzzer rings, pep club girls rush onto the court to congratulate the boys. 43 GAA Members Go Roller Skating ••HEY, ROLLER skating isn’t as easy as it’s made out to be. yells Carolyn Gehrke as she learns to skate with the help of experienced skaters Rita Frohm, Linda Nelson and Billee Strauch. Girls’ Athletic Association stimulated interest in physical activities and promoted good sportsmanship. Business meetings and activities were alternated at the club’s meetings held every Wednesday afternoon. The activities included playing volleyball and basketball, roller skating, and bowling. One evening they hiked to the east lake and back. At the beginning of the year they went on a hayride and then had a picnic. Miss Carol Roth, the sponsor, not only helped with the planning of the activities, but also participated in them along with the 25 GAA members. GAA OFFICERS: Susan Petersen, secretary-treasurer; Carolyn Gehrke. president; Donna Nelson, vice-president; Miss Carol Roth, sponsor. GAA MEMBERS—Front Row: Debby Bowman. Rita Frohm, Carolyn Gehrke. Mary Kay Perkins, Jill Davis, Paula Smith, Michelle Rosendahl. Marlene Stahla. Second Row: Mary Thummel, Barb Allen, Tina Inman, Susan Petersen, Patty Eatmon, Julie Baltes. Third Row: Donna Nelson. Joan Herboidsheimer. Linda Trompke, Marja Haapaniemi, Jan Voyies. Sponsor Miss Carol Roth. Fourth Row: Becky Adams, Mary Moul. Patty Moehr. Joyce Dudney, Darlene Stahla. Carol Bowman, Wanda Lukassen. Back Row: Billee Strauch. Linda Nelson. Sonia Coulter, Becky Matthews. Patty Moss. Paula Stie-low, Jeanne Griffith. 44 K-CLUB MEMBERS—Front Row: Al Rasmussen. Dave Stairs. Jerry Trujillo, Jim Watson. Herb Rutz. Rich Wallin, Jerry Sparks. Coach George Haun, Coach Ward McGowan. Second Row: Charles Culek. Greg Kallhoff. Max Revell. Bryce Revell. Randy Teasley. Steve Watson. Dalten Juelfs, Rich Castleberry. Mike Poundstone. Bruce Parish. Third Row: Larry Trompke. Fred Morehouse. Bob Wilson, Norrell Lantzer. Rich Flores. Robbie K-Club Assists Cannon. Doug Drake. Bill Cox. Cecil McCaughan. Fourth Row: Rich Johnson. Tom Wei ns. Randy Knutsen. Dave Stahl, Marshall Mossberg. Mark Fields. Bill Howard. Buddy Robbins. Bob Matthews. Fifth Row: Walt Bar-rows. Craig Adels. Doug Hafeman. Mike Anderson, Joe Sobieszczyk. Morry Abshier. Jim Heaton. Bob Nemnich, Mike Noah. Charles Epperson. at Track Meets Athletes who earned varsity letters in either football, cross country, basketball, wrestling, track or golf compose K-Club membership. Following their bi-weekly Monday night meetings, this group of active boys and their sponsors Mr. George Haun and Mr. Ward McGowan played volleyball or basketball, jumped on the trampoline, or participated in some other activity. During track season, they assisted with meets held on the home cinder by measuring distances, helping with the timing and setting up the hurdles on the track. In May the club hosted a picnic for the lettermen and their dates. K-CLUB OFFICERS—Front Row: Coach George Haun, sponsor; Herb Rutz, secretary-treasurer. Back Row: Coach Ward McGowan, sponsor; Dave Stahl, vice-president; Al Rasmussen, president. PRESIDENT AL Rasmussen and K Club members dis cuss plans for their Monday night activities at a meeting held after school in room W-7. 45 THESPIAN MEMBERS—Seated: Kathy Robinson, Marilyn Heidemann, Jincy Blakeslee. Debbie Bowman, Susan Medsker, Susan Heidemann, Barb Allen. Front Row: Roland Hendricks. Linda Mortenson. Judy Nem-nich, Mary Kay Perkins. Sherry Southard. Tina Inman, Katherine O’Brien. Mrs. Belmear, sponsor. Back Row: Morry Abshier, Mark Fields, Vern Bourlier, Richard Castleberry. Mike Anderson. John Magmms. Paul Sher rerd. Dean Young. Jim Ellison Thespians Direct One Act Plays Thespians were kept very busy this year with the speech meet and one acts. The one acts were directed by th e Thespian members. “The Furnished Room,” a mystery, was directed by Mike Anderson; “This Night Shall Pass,” a drama, was directed by Charlotte Anderson and Morry Abshier; “Quiet Please,” a comedy, was directed by Katherine O’Brien and Linda Mortenson. Several Thespians participated in the speech meet held in Kimball. The troupe presented the one act play, “The Claw,” and an interpretation of “The Sandbox.” Both performances earned excellents. The Thespian banquet closed the year. Linda Mortenson was honored as Best Thespian, and received an engraved alarm clock. Katherine O’Brien and Morry Abshier were awaded trophies and the titles of Best Actress and Actor for their respective roles in the musical production of Bye, Bye Birdie. For her part in the junior class play, What A Life, Barbara Allen was named Best Supporting Actress. Best Supporting Actor was conferred on John Maginnis for his performance in the one act, “The Claw.” Also included in the program was the official installation of 19 new members. CATHERINE (SHERRY Southard) tries to push Judd (Jim Ellison) over to Jeff’s side of the room. Jeff (Paul Sherrerd) closely watches the line. 46 ADAM (RICHARD Castleberry) and Faith (Barb Allen) do their best to help the man (John Maginms), even though he was the pilot of the plane which dropped the bomb on their village in the one act This Night Shall Pass. IN THE one act The Furnished Room Tom Craig (Dean Young) envisions Eloise Vashner (Linda Reemts) as he knew her. OFFICER O'DOWD (Vern Bourlier) enjoys a pleasant conversation with two ladies. Mrs. McCool (Susan Jones) and Mrs. Purdy (JoAnn Ebel) in The Furnished Room. O'Henry was the author of this play. FAITH (BARB Allen) and Adam (Richard Castleberry) meet each other and realize that they are the only survivors after their village was bombed in This Night Shall Pass. written by Dorothy Clark Wilson. MATTIE (KATHY Birdsall) as a member of the Sunny-ville Christian Society does her part in settling the feud between Jeff (Paul Sherrerd) and Judd (Jim Ellison) by laying the law down as Rev. Andrews (Mark Nachtigal) and Jessica (Debra Babl) look on. Sherry Southard and Valerie Yelton were also in Quiet, Please. Living on opposite sides of a cabin. Jeff and Judd weren’t on speaking terms. 47 SENIOR CLASS PLAY CAST—Front Row: Linda Mortenson, Mary Wong; Katherine O'Brien. Shirley Wong; Charlotte Anderson. Professor Zalinka; Judy Everhart. Laura; Marja Haapaniemi. May; Kathy Hake. Ann; Sherry Witaker. Miss Finch; Randy Eatmon. Agent 44; Judy Nemnich. Agent 99; Jeanne Cannon. Little Sister; Joe Sobieszczyk. Mr. Big: Mary Kay Perkins. Helen; Gloria Miranda. Myra; Leanne Halstead. Big Sister. Back Row: Marilyn Heidemann. Princess Ingrid; Kathy Robinson. Betsy Wong; Fred Morehouse. Professor Dante; Larry Trompke. Agent 13; Bob Matthews. Chief; Mike Anderson. Maxwell Smart; Dick Dudney, Garth; Don Bogert. Fred and the Man; Rich Wallin. Stage manager; Vern Bourher. Hodgkins; Barb Shelton. Jane. Seniors Perform TV Comedy MR. DON Shimp. whose enthusiasm spread to all cast members and made both the junior and senior class plays successes, helps Mike Anderson adjust the stage lights for the senior play. PROFESSOR DANTE tests his min-ature scale model of the mthermo while Maxwell Smart and some interested students observe. 48 Complete with commercials the senior class successfully staged the two act comedy Get Smart, based on the popular television series of the same name. Under the direction of Mr. Don Shimp, the cast not only practiced many hours but built their set and enthusiastically sold tickets as well. Backstage work also required practice as many set changes had to be perfected and timing adjusted for the use of a sound track. Action of the plot centered around CONTROL Agent Maxwell Smart's double assignment to guard Professor Dante’s inthermo. a powerful and dangerous weapon, and a Scandinavian Princess. As usual, KOAS, an international organization of evil, captured both the inthermo and Princess Ingrid and even bugged CONTROL’S central office. However, with the help of Agents 99 and 44. Smart rescued the Princess and prevents KAOS from destroying the U.S. with the inthermo and thus once again the evil forces of KAOS were held in check by the brave and fearless agents of CONTROL, the organization of good. Juniors Stage School Satire Long hours of practice were spent during the short month the juniors had to prepare their play What A Life by Clifford Goldsmith. Due to other conflicts, construction of their set had to be postponed until a week before the performances when the cast and director. Don Shimp, spent a busy evening building and painting the scenery. During any spare moments they could find, juniors canvassed the town selling tickets. The play, revolving around the many predicaments of Henry Aldrich, a typical high school student, was a true satire on school life. In order to take Barbara Pearson to the school dance. Henry's mother said that he must get the highest grade on the history exam. Henry, finding it impossible to memorize all the facts and dates, cheated off of George Bigelow’s paper but was caught by his teacher. Mr. Patterson. To complicate matters further, Henry was framed by George Bigelow so that he appeared to have stolen all the band instruments. George is caught, however, and Henry, promising never to cheat again, persuades his mother to let him go to an art trade school instead of Princeton where his parents had planned to send him. AMID THE pile of band instruments Miss Shea and Mr. Nelson speculate on the causes of the disappearance and sudden reappearance of the instruments. HENRY ALDRICH shows Mrs. Vecchitto how to summon Miss Shea by pushing the button on Mr. Bradley's intercom system which she doesn't understand. CAST OF CHARACTERS Miss Shea, Mr. Bradley’s secretary........................Debby Bowman Barbara Pearson, a student . . Susan Heidemann Henry Aldrich, a student...........Dean Young Mr. Bradley, the principal.........Mark Fields Mr. Nelson, assistant principal . . . Paul Sherrerd Miss Wheeler, a teacher............Tina Inman Miss Eggleston, a teacher..........Donna Nelson Mrs. Aldrich, Henry’s mother . . Susan Medsker Mr. Patterson, a teacher............jjm Ellison George Bigelow, a student..........Jerry Sparks Bill, a student.............................Jim Watson Mrs. Vecchitto. a mother...........Barb Allen Mary, a student...................Mary Thummel Miss Johnson, a teacher..........Becky Adams Mr. Ferguson, police officer . . Roland Hendricks MISS WHEELER shows Barbara Pearson how to articulate when she read a Bible passage for the morning assembly exercises at Central High School. 49 FRENCH CLUB—Seated: Mark Nachtigal. co-program chairman; Susan Jones, co-program chairman; Debra Babl. secretary; Linda Reemts. president; JoAnn Ebel. vice-president; Bruce Frederick treasurer. Stan- ding: Mark Stormberg. Nancy Mortenson. Nan Medsker, Carol Bowman, Patti Wackel. Mrs. Shirley Belmear, sponsor; Rebecca Goodman. Debra Kallhoff. Judy Buckle. Donna Farley. French Club Hosts Two Parties KATHY BIRDSALL admires her hero. Mark Stormberg. who saved her from the villain, Richard Castleberry, in a one-act melodrama performed at a French club meeting. French ll students wrote the play. Nothing ventured, nothing gained was the motto which the French Club of KCHS followed throughout the school year. With the help of Mrs. Belmear, their sponsor, the officers planned both a Halloween and a Christmas party. Keeping with the spirit of the season, members toured a spook house (set up by the officers) and bobbed for apples at their Halloween party. A gift exchange and taffy pull highlighted their Christmas fun. Learning French customs outside of the classroom, club members played French bingo, charades, or had some other type of French-oriented entertainment at their regular meetings. Membership consisted of students who had had at least one semester of French. STICKY FINGERS may result, but that doesn't worry French club members Bruce Frederick. Patti Wackel. and Susan Jones who pull taffy with all their might as part of the fun at the club s Christmas party. 50 Spanish Club Float Places First Spanish Club activity began early in the year as members eagerly built a float which was awarded first place among school floats in the Farmers’ Day Parade. Assisted by Mr. Guzman, their sponsor, the club hosted a Spanish dinner, open to the public. This dinner not only increased their treasury but provided a better understanding of Spanish customs and cultures. Afterwards a Spanish movie (with English footnotes so that all could understand) was shown. Members of the Spanish Club were either currently enrolled in or had previously taken Spanish. “More is done by the one who will than by the one who can” was selected by the club as their motto which inspired all the members. WINNING FIRST place the Spanish Club float consisted of a donkey and an elephant, symbols of the two major political parties in the United States. SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS—Seated: Mr. Ed Guzman, adviser. Standing: Cheryl Schindler. president; Gloria Miranda, treasurer; Becky Bohac. secretary; Felix Flores, vice-president. SPANISH CLUB MEMBERS—Front Row: Jim Heaton. John Magmnis, Dallen Juelfs. Second Row: Rita Halstead. Bob Wilson. Bill Arnold. Greg Davis. Third Row: Donna Thompson. Maribeth Weigel. David Baltensper-ger. Calvin Bartles, Bob Box. Fourth Row: Phyllis Cun- ningham, 'Gloria Miranda. Felix Flores. Richard Flores. Ed Johnson. Fifth Row: Kay Bohac. Anna Caudillo. Rick Hurlbutt. Ed Avila. Sixth Row: Cheryl Schindler. Mike Poundstone. Cheryl Heidemann. Sponsor Mr. Guzman. 51 FFA Chapter Earns Superior FFA MEMBERS—Seated. Mike Tuttle, sentinel: Charles Culek, reporter; Allen Rasmussen, vice-president: Dor. Hagstrom. president; Charles Epperson, secretary; Steve Heidemann. treasurer; Mr. Parmley, advisor. Middle Row: Richard Cederberg, Jim Hansen. Jim Culek. Robert Nemnich. Terry Howard. Larry Nemnich. Tom Eastman, Harold Fricke. Don Walker. Back Row: John Ferguson. Dave Stairs. Doug Haferrtan, Bernerd Culek. Marshall Mossberg. Richard Perry. Dan Ferguson. Charles Edmunds. Doug Carlson. Dale Thummel. STEVE HEIDEMANN was awarded the DeKaib Agricultural Accomplishment Award at the banquet. All ED' vyh,te ancJ 8o'd victory cannon, built by the FFA. boomed at o KCHS's football games. The cannon’s wheels were originally on a age coach which ran between Scottsbluff and Kimball between 80 and lOO years ago. M-80’s were used for ammunition in the cannon. 52 Rating in State KCHS's FFA Chapter started the year enthusiastically by attending the National FFA Convention. Six members and their sponsor, Mr. Parmley, traveled to Kansas City, Missouri to attend the meeting. In February several members competed in the District FFA contest. Dan Ferguson won the creed speaking contest. During the year, the FFA began corresponding with a Farm Youth Organization in Brazil. Via letters they were able to share ideas, and help one another. At their annual banquet, awards were presented to members and Charlotte Anderson was named FFA Sweetheart. Greg Bamford, past national FFA president, was guest speaker. Then in April several members traveled to Lincoln for the state convention. The Kimball chapter rated superior on its activities. Steve Heidemann was named state winner in soil and water management. The year ended with a longjohn” soft-ball game against the faculty. In the summer John Ferguson attended a Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., and Steve Heidemann worked on a European farm. Competition THE AMERICAN National Bank presented Allen Rasmussen the Outstanding FFA Award for his work in agriculture and the KCHS FFA chapter. MR. PARMLEY, Dan Ferguson, Robert Nemnich. John Ferguson. Don Hagstrom. Richard Cederberg. Marshall Mossberg and Tom Eastman prepared to leave for the annual Future Farmers of America State Convention in Lincoln. There they received a superior rating for their overall chapter activities at the convention. 53 PICNICKING AND having set the mood for the FHA Fashion Show as the girt model their outfits. PRESIDENT KATHY Kind conducts a short FHA meeting one afternoon after school was over. ROBBIE KELLNER models her play clothes outfit while the other FHA members look on at the FHA Fashion Show held in the KCHS auditorium. FHA OFFICERS—Standing: Kathy Kind, president; Miss Hatch, sponsor: Dorothy Heidemann, historian; Ellen Bohac. degree chairman. Seated: Karen Happel. recreation and song chairman; Barbara Bright, treasurer; Paula Stieiow. Vice-President. These girls guided the FHA successfully through the 68-69 term. FHA MEMBERS—First Row: Debra Christianson, Di- ane Wesseis. Pat Maestas, Vickie Hiltibrand, Rhonda Swayze. Becky Bohac. Reva Swayze. Debra Wessles. Kathy Kind. Second Row: Gloria Miranda. Echo Hopkins. Paula Smith. Mary Kay Perkins, Becky Christen- son. Nancy Kelly. Susan Bohac. Karen Happel. Barbara Kind. Third Row.- Johnadeen Bohac. Phyllis Cunningham. Barbara Bright. Ellsbeth Humphries. Belinda Hoggatt. Kay Hoggatt. Ellen Bohac. Dorthy Heide-mann. Paula Stielow. Not Pictured: Jeff Steward. FHA Highlight Toward New Horizons was the motto set for this year’s Kimball chapter of Future Homemakers of America. The two main purposes of the organization were to promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfaction of homemaking and to foster the development of creative leadership in the home and community life. Special projects during the year included the FHA dance and a canned food drive which was held in November. The girls also held several bake sales and sold cookbooks to earn money. In May a fashion show was held and next year’s officers were installed. At that time Mary Kay Perkins and Paula Smith were awarded cookbooks for selling the most cookbooks in their sales drive. Miss Sandra Hatch sponsored the FHA club at KCHS. MR. GLASSEY takes advantage of FHA girls’ cooking by purchasing food at the bake sale from Mary Kay Perkins. LINDA SWIGERT. who was the home economics student teacher, helped the FHA girls with money-raising projects. Here Sherry Southard is buying a popcorn ball while Larry Trompke and Mike Anderson wait patiently in line to buy one. too. 55 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM—Front Row: Nadine Lu- Wahe. Wanda Lukassen. Back Row Billee Strauch. kassen, Claire Goodon. Paula Smith, Belinda Hoggatt. Donna Nelson, Linda Nelson, Becky Adams. Middle Row: Patty Moehr, Bonnie Goodon, Debby Small Group Enjoyed Volleyball miss carol Roth coached the girls' volleyball team and kept their spirits up as they met with defeat. 56 Throughout their season the KCHS girls’ volleyball team worked hard. Practice was to be held every Monday and Tuesday but sometimes had to be cancelled or postponed as the basketball boys were using the gym or some other activity was scheduled. The girls’ team played both Pine Bluffs and Mitchell twice and Morrill and Minatare as well. They also competed in a tournament with Scottsbluff and Sunflower. Although they lost most all of their games, some only by a few points, they gained much experience and had lots of fun. Miss Carol Roth coached the sport which is the only extracurricular athletic activity offered to KCHS girls. FTER AN exhaustive practice. Nadine and Wanda Lukassen rest a moment before they continue with their volleyball games. Tumblers Perform at Half Time HIGH IN the air. Bob Box does a somersault as fans watch in anticipation. Entertaining basketball fans during half time gave the tumbling team a chance to show their talent and agility. These energetic and devoted students met every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7:00 to practice for their performances. By living up to their motto. “Tumble or Fumble,” the gymnasts developed coordination and skill as well as poise and grace. Several new pieces of equipment were purchased this year for the gymnasts to practice on. Most of their performances; however, required only the use of the “horse.” over which they performed flips or other stunts, and the minitramp. besides the usual mats. Jerry Tallmon sponsored the group and also performed with them at some of their shows. MR. TALLMON. KCHS'S tumbling instructor, leads his team in tumbling stunts at a basketball half time show, thrilling the fans. HAIR FLYING. Cynthia Box makes a graceful landing as she sinks into the mat. completing the routine, which she made up. GREG DAVIS uses h i s strength and skill by doing a flip on the horse during one of his gymnastic exhibitions at half time. 57 Athletics 1968-69 Our Year To Remember— Competition, Action, Heartaches Longhorns Join Western VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM—Front Row: Student Manager Walt Barrows. Rich Wallin. Dave Stahl. Tom Weins. Randy Knutsen. Lodge Carroll. Steve Watson. Fred Morehouse. Dalien Juelfs. Mike Eatmon. Ernie Klemt. Robbie Cannon. Bruce Parish. Middle Row: Student Manager Cecil McCaughan. Coach Begum. Coach Royalty. Coach McGowan. Mike Noah. Al Rasmussen, Greg Kalhoff. Steve Heidemann. Marshall Mossberg. Mike Poundstone. Ron Begley. Jim Heaton. Jim Watson, jesse Munoz. John Thacker. Back Row: Calvin Newsom. Rich Castleberry. Craig Adels. Norrell Lantzer, Bob Wilson. Rich Johnson. Doug Hafeman, Larry Hal- DETERMINED TO push the Eagles back. Herb Rutz. Dave Stahl. Morry Abshier. and Mike Poundstone corner an Oshkosh ball carrier in an exciting game. WORRIED. COACH McGowan glances to the sidelines looking for a substitute to replace one of the players on the field as the game continues 60 Conference This Year stead. Morry Abshier, Herb Rutz. Jerry Sparks. Robert Nemnich. Steve Petersen. Ron Waldron. Jim Newton. Randy Teasley. OSHKOSH: The L o n g h o rns and the Eagles battled to a 0-0 tie for the season’s opener. The “Horns’' defense played very well for the opening game, but the offense couldn’t get moving due to first game jitters. Twice Kimball came close to scoring but lost the ball on incomplete passes. Defensive leaders were Allen Rasmussen, Bob Wilson, and Greg Kalhoff. ALLIANCE: Robbie Cannon intercepted a pass to set up an end sweep by Morry Abshier for Big Red’s first score. Al Rasmussem ran 65 yards for the second touchdown, and Norrell Lantzer made the third with Dave Stahl kicking the extra point. The game ended 19-9 with the Longhorns winning their first Western Conference game of the year. IMMEDIATELY AFTER the ball is snapped. Longhorn defenders rush into the opposition's backfield trying to block them from gaming yardage. AROUND THE end. Morry Abshier heads for the Mitchell goal, closely pursued by the opponents and his teammates who try to stop the Tigers. VARSITY FOOTBALL RECORD 4-4-1 Kimball 0 Oshkosh 0 Kimball 19 Alliance 9 Kimball 21 Mitchell 9 Kimball 19 Chadron 33 Kimball 0 Sidney 44 Kimball 3 Morrill 6 Kimball 7 Gering 84 Kimball 20 Bayard 7 Kimball 20 Bridgeport 7 RESERVE FOOTBALL RECORD 0-4-0 Kimball 0 Gering 48 Kimball 0 Dix Varsity 44 Kimball 19 Mitchell 12 Kimball 0 Sidney 7 Kimball 14 Torrington 31 61 MITCHELL: Kimball's defense struggled as the Tigers scored the first touchdown of the Season’s Record game, but Big Red battled to successfully defeat Mitchell, 21-9. Abshier, Kallhoff. and Lantzer scored touchdowns. Dave Stahl kicked the extra points for the Longhorns. MORRILL: After blocking a Morrill punt, Kimball opened the scoring in the second quarter with a 35 yard field goal by Dave Stahl and maintained a, 3-0, lead at half. The Tigers came back in the third quarter to score a touchdown but missed the point after. The Longhorns made a final drive but failed when a touchdown was called back on a holding penalty. Big Red lost by a close score of. 3-6. CHADRON: Homecoming found the Longhorns overpowered by the Cardinals, 33-19. Lantzer scored a touchdown with an 80-yard drive the first time Kimball had the ball. Chadron found a weak spot in our defense and threw long passes to gain two touchdowns. Trailing, 13-6, at the half. Big Red rallied late in the fourth quarter when Tom Weins sparked the team. He ran 1 yard for the Longhorn’s second touchdown and passed to Jim Heaton for another. JIM HEATON is brought down from behind by a Chadron defender as Jerry Sparks tries to break loose, preventing the tackle. STRETCH AND Strain goes into Norrell Lantzer’s efforts as he tries to bring down Sidney's John O’Connell while Bob Wilson rushes in to assist. SIDNEY: Big Red met its second Western Conference defeat when they played the highly rated Red Raiders. Sidney exploded with 25 points the first quarter but was held to 6-7-6 the remaining periods. Norrell Lantzer was cited for his defensive play against this tough team which held a state rating throughout the season. At final tally Sidney had 44 points and Kimball 0. JIM WATSON, a junior halfback, struggles afia,nSt the !V1ornl1 1 ° hopes of gaming extra yardage for Big Red. GERING: Gering Bulldogs overpowered the “Horns” by a score of, 84-7. Kimball’s defense was based primarily on underclassmen who gained valuable experience for future years. Big Red’s sole touchdown came from a 60-yard drive by Norrell Lantzer, with Dave Stahl kicking the extra point for Kimball. 62 Stands 4-4-1 herb RUTZ finds only a small hole in Gering's line and despite Longhorn blockers is tackled after he made only a short gam. BAYARD: Back on the winning side Kimball defeated the Tigers, 20-7. Scoring began with the opening kickoff as Morry Abshier completed a touchdown with a 35-yard run. Jerry Sparks capped a drive with a 61-yard touchdown pass for the second score. Abshier tallied Big Red’s third touchdown when he ran the final 25 yards of a 70-yard drive. Dave Stahl kicked the two extra points. BRIDGEPORT: Ending their season with a victory, the Longhorns stomped Bridgeport, 20-7. Leading all the way. Big Red held the Bulldogs until only 1:23 remained in the game when they made their only touchdown. Two of Kimball’s touchdowns were made by Morry Abshier and the third by Jim Heaton with Dave Stahl booting the two extra points. AFTER a long gam. Herb Rutz is tackled by the Bayard Tigers m a game played on the home field Membership in a new conference and the enthusiasm of a new head coach, Ward McGowan, inspired the Longhorns as they prepared for the ’68 football season. Herb Rutz and Al Rasmussen were elected as co-captains, and practices were held before and after school, later settling into a daily routine of afternoon sessions only. The hard work paid off and the Longhorns won their first conference game. Competition stiffened, however, and the season ended with a 1-3 Western Conference standing, and a record of 4-4-1 for the year. Allen Rasmussen, a 180 lb. guard, was named to the Western Conference team, and Morry Abshier, Greg Kallhoff, Jerry Sparks, Herb Rutz, and Bob Wilson were given honorable mention to this team. STRUGGLING TO get out of the clutches of the Bridgeport Bulldogs who hold on desperately. Jim Heaton shows determination to break away. 63 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM—Kneeling: Student Manager Don Smith, Dave Baltensperger. Dave Heaton, Tom Shepard. Ed Avila. Bill Brown, Duane Heidemann, Tom Eastman, Ken Collier. Middle Row: Student Manager Randy Bohac, Wes Lamberson, Thom Ziegler. Gary Fritzler. Rick Hurlbut. Greg Hisey. Jim Cox. Gene Klemt. Les Nelson. Harold Fricke, Student Manager John Anderson. Back Row: Coach Giorgis. Bob Rose. Dennis Hemphill. Gary Klipp. Dan Ferguson. Loel Hayden, Dan Kantor, John Bright, Calvin Bartels, Coach Beran. Freshmen Stomp Gering Bulldogs Aspiring to become varsity players, 25 freshman boys practiced nightly with Coaches Beran and Giorgis. Although they tied their first game and lost the second, the team soundly defeated Gering 42-0 and then repeated the performance downing Mitchell 31-6. After completing their own season, the freshman players practiced and played with the varsity team to gain experience for future years. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL RECORD 2-1-1 Kimball 0 Brush 0 Kimball 12 Chadron 20 Kimball 42 Gering 0 Kimball 31 Mitchell 6 KIMBALL'S FROSH team exhibits a tactic of “gang tackling against their opponents from Brush, Colorado. 64 ighth at State CROSS COUNTRY TEAM: Lonnie Christensen Bill Howard. Felix Flores. Jerry Trujillo. Doug Moehr. Max Revell, Gary Robinson. Bill Arnold. Buddy Robbins. Coach George Haun. Paced by four returning lettermen, the cross country team began practices in August and maintained a busy schedule throughout the season. Although Alliance was the conference champ. Big Red placed fourth in the Western Conference meet, Doug Moehr finishing tenth and Jerry Trujillo eleventh. The Harriers brought home the Class B championship trophy from Cheyenne East High’s Invitational where Doug Moehr placed first in 10:35, and Jerry Trujillo third. The team finished third at district, Doug winning fourth place in 10.19 and qualifying along with Jerry Trujillo, Max Revell, Felix Flores, and Buddy Robins for the state meet. Highlighting the season, the Harriers placed eighth in the state’s Class B division with Doug Moehr capturing tenth place with a time of 10:14. DOUG moehr displays the low-flying style that carried him through the meets to become Kimball's leading Harrier, winning a place in the state meet. CROSS COUNTRY RECORD MEET PLACE Sidney Invitational 7 Alliance Invitational 4 Scottsbluff Invitational 6 Western Conference Meet 4 Cheyenne Invitational (B-Division) 1 District 3 State 8 65 Cagers Play Sixteen Games,Two VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM—Kneeling: Student Manager Lodge Carroll. Jim Heaton, Joe Sobieszczyk. Steve Watson. Max Revell. Standing: Coach George Haun, Assistant Coach Gary Hall, Student Manager Phillip Heidemann, Morry Abshier. Greg Kallhoff. Mike Noah. Bob Matthews. Dick Dudney. Norrell Lantzer. VARSITY BASKETBALL RECORD 12-7 Kimball 54 Gering 56 Kimball 60 Mitchell 53 Kimball 59 Imperial 74 Kimball 62 Chadron 68 Kimball 62 Minatare 44 Kimball 57 (Chad. Tourn.) Gordon 61 Kimball 45 (Chad. Tourn.) Elkhorn 50 Kimball 59 (Chad. Tourn.) Bassett 49 Kimball 60 Julesburg 59 Kimball 54 Morrill 35 Kimball 65 Ogallala 51 Kimball 77 Gordon 75 Kimball 47 Sidney 53 Kimball 47 Bridgeport 43 Kimball 47 Bayard 40 Kimball 47 Oshkosh 43 Kimball 60 Mitchell 45 Kimball 51 Alliance 67 Kimball 51 Bridgeport 44 Kimball 54 (Dist. Tourn.) Mitchell 60 66 STRAINING TO keep the ball out of Bayard's hands. Bob Matthews shoots to gain two additional points. Tournaments, Sport 12-8 Season Composed of seven returning lettermen and thirteen other boys, the Longhorn basketball squad began practices in mid-November. The round-ballers opened their season losing a close game to Gering but bounced back to win the Mitchell bout. Again they tasted defeat when they were unable to keep up with Imperial’s scoring. The Longhorns lost another conference game against Chadron but were victorious over Minatare. At the Christmas tournament, Big Red won the final game with Basset but suffered four point losses to both Gordon and Elk-horn. Opening the new year with a winning streak, the Longhorns were victorious over Julesburg, Morrill, Ogallala, and Gordon. Although foul trouble hindered the team in the Julesburg game, Kimball’s strong bench came through to finish the battle. Having already suffered one defeat to Gordon, the cagers thrilled fans as they came from behind, put their stall into effect, and corralled the Broncos. They totaled the most points of the season in that game. The first loss was handed to the “Horns” by the Sidney Red Raiders. After that defeat the Longhorns triumphed over Bridgeport, Bayard, Oshkosh, Mitchell, and Bridgeport again, losing only to Alliance. The regular season of play thus ended with a 12-7 record and a 0-4 conference record. In the District Tournament Big Red was seeded number two but was defeated the first night by Mitchell, abruptly ending the season. OUTSTANDING BASKETBALL player, Morry Abshier jumps to gain sailing room for the ball as he shoots trying to increase the score. SENIOR DICK Dudney out stretches TIP IT to a Longhorn.” chant excited Pep Club girls as Greg Kallhoff surges an Ogallala player on a jump ball. upward in his attempt to gain control of the bail. 67 CLOSELY PURSUED by teammates and opponents, Abshier dribbles down the court. SOBIE SEEMS to crawl right over this Sidney player’s back to score. ABSHIER LAYS one in as Matthews and Julesburg players stand ready in case of a rebound. JIM HEATON rises high to balance and flip the ball for two points. TIME OUT and players take a well-earned breather as the coaches map out the strategy for the next plays. STRETCHING AND straining. Greg Kallhoff makes a desperate effort to block a shot by a Mitchell Tiger at the district tourney. Longhorns In Action JOE SOBIESZCZYK. the leading free thrower, concentrates on sinking the ball. FANCY FINGERWORK is displayed by Ab-shier as he appears to twirl the ball. 69 amidst A field of legs. Bob Matthews and Max Revell scramble for the ball. TURN OF events for Kimball and a terrific play brings a spark of enthusiasm from Coaches Hall and Haun and team members as they watch the game's action from a sideline bench. Reserves Look to Brighter Future RESERVE BASKETBALL SQUAD—Bob Smithey. Herman Munoz. Larry Nemnich. Tom Weins, Steve Watson, Lonnie Christenson, Dallen Juelfs. Bill Arnold. Bob Nemnich, Jesse Munoz. Bert Humphries. Mike Noah. Center: Coach Larry Hall. KCHS reserve roundballers ended their season with a 4-12 record. Plagued with stiff competition and young hoopsters, the reserve squad looks to a brighter future. Wins, though few, were over Mitchell, Bayard, Oshkosh and Julesburg, Colorado. Defeats were plentiful, coming from Gering, Imperial, Chadron, Mina-tare, Morrill. Ogallala, Gordon, Sidney. Bridgeport, Mitchell, Alliance and Bridgeport again. Losses ranged from two to fifty points. Coach for the reserve squad was Larry Hall. RESERVE BASKETBALL RECORD 4-12 Kimball 27 Gering 49 Kimball 31 Mitchell 30 Kimball 43 Imperial 60 Kimball 37 Chadron 39 Kimball 45 Minatare 70 Kimball 59 Julesburg 54 Kimball 26 Morrill 50 Kimball 37 Ogallala 40 Kimball 37 Gordon 87 Kimball 28 Sidney 53 Kimball 47 Bridgeport 58 Kimball 52 Bayard 38 Kimball 62 Oshkosh 32 Kimball 36 Mitchell 47 Kimball 32 Alliance 66 Kimball 34 Bridgeport 49 70 Frosh Battle to Energetic and enthusiastic freshman boys and their coaches Rollie Beran and Bill Ladine met at 7:30 many times throughout the basketball season to practice. Included on their schedule were seven games and a holiday tournament at Bridgeport. They lost their first game to Minatare but triumphed over Sidney by three points. At the holiday tournament the frosh roundballers defeated Minatare in an exciting double overtime thriller to qualify for the semifinals. An easy win over Bayard made them eligible to compete in the finals. However, due to icy roads, the squad was forced to forfeit, and Bridgeport was named champion. Next came a victory over the Mitchell frosh but that was followed by losses to Scottsbluff, Mitchell and Gering. They then overpowered Bridgeport, closing the season with a 4-5 record. Calvin Bartels was high point man with a total of 93 points, close behind were Thom Zeigler and Dennis Hemphill each with 71 points. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL RECORD 4-5 Kimball 39 Minatare 47 Kimball 46 Sidney 43 Kimball 72 Minatare 69 Kimball 72 Bayard 44 Kimball 61 Mitchell 56 Kimball 41 Scottsbluff 74 Kimball 56 Mitchell 57 Kimball 43 Gering 57 Kimball 51 Bridgeport 42 Tourney Finals KEN COLLIER works his way m to shoot for two more points m an exciting freshman game. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL TEAM—Front Row: Les Nelson. Dan Kantor. Ken Collier. Gary Klipp. Calvin Bartels. John Bright. Dennis Hemphill, Dave Heaten. oronri Row: Coach Rollie Beran, Randy Bohac. David Baltesperger. Gary Fritzler. John Anderson. Gene Klemt. Rick Hurlbutt. Thom Zielger. Bill Brown, Greg Hisey. Wes Lamberson. Jim Cox. Buddy Robbins, Terry Howard. Gene Dowd. Assistant Coach Bill Ladine. 71 Matmen Compile Impressive VARSITY WRESTLING SQUAD—Kneeling: Bill Howard. Bill Cox, Jerry Trujillo. Doug Drake. Robbie Cannon. Charles Culek. Standing: Coach Bill Belmear. Loel Hay- den, Mike Anderson, Allen Rasmussen, Dave Stairs. Rich Flores, Bob Rose. CHARLES CULEK prepares to slap his Ogallala opponent on his back, prior to a speedy pin. fighting a hard battle. Ai Rasmussen gets a takedown agamst a Gering Bulldog as the Rep Club cheers. 72 Record; Rate Fifth at District Charles Culek’s third place at the state wrestling tournament was the high point of the season for Kimball wrestlers. Charles earned his berth in the state meet by winning the 133 lb. class at the district meet. He was the only KCHS wrestler to qualify for the trip to Lincoln. Other varsity wrestlers competing in the district meet were: Bill Howard, Bill Cox, Jerry Trujillo, Doug Drake, Robbie Cannon, Bob Rose, Richard Flores, David Stairs, Allen Rasmussen, Marshall Mossberg and Dave Stahl. Kimball stood 7-4-2 for the season with wins over Pine Bluffs, Rushville, Harrisburg twice, Crawford, Bayard and Ogallala. Losses were recorded to Gering twice, Sidney and Chadron. Longhorn grapplers tied in bouts with Alliance and Gordon. Three Kimball matmen established excellent records during the season: Charles Culek 14-1, Al Rasmussen 16-4. and Jerry Trujillo 13-4. Included on their busy schedule, the Longhorns participated in several tournaments. At Harrisburg, Kimball tied for first place with Bayard. Kimball placed fifth in the Sidney Invitational with Al Rasmussen taking first place in the 165 lb. class. Big Red’s wrestlers earned third place in the Western Conference Tournament. They placed fifth in the district meet. FOLLOWING EVERY move. Coach Belmear and his wrestlers nervously watch a teammate perform on the mat hoping that he will attain a pm. VARSITY WRESTLING RECORD 7-4-2 Kimball 28 Bayard 24 Kimball 32 Ogallala 18 Kimball 20 Alliance 20 Kimball 35 Pine Bluffs 11 Kimball 22 Gordon 22 Kimball 19 Gering 27 Kimball 36 Rushville 16 Kimball 36 Harrisburg 14 Kimball 39 Crawford 11 Kimball 16 Sidney 30 Kimball 21 Gering 24 Kimball 14 Chadron 32 Kimball 37 Harrisburg 13 iL DAVID STAIRS strives to achieve a take- STRAINING HIS muscles. Jerry Trujillo does a S't-out head down against his Sidney opponent. twist. Jerry wrestled in the 120 pound class. 73 Culek Places Third in State SOPHOMORE BILL Cox struggles to control his man in the referee’s position. USING A rear crouch half Nelson, David Stairs pins this wrestler. Dave wrestled in the 154 pound division. CHARLES CULEK encounters a take-down before a quick pin. WORKING HARD for a pm, Al Rasmussen uses a bread-basket hold. THE VICTOR—Senior Allen Rasmussen, a varsity matman. 74 RESERVE WRESTLING SQUAD—Front Row: Jim Han- Perry. Dan Ferguson. John Ferguson, Coach Ward sen. Hap Stamn, Jim Culek. Steve Baltes. Mark Storm- McGowan, berg. Back Row: Loel Hayden. Rich Toombs, Rick “High Hopes” Is Reserve Motto SHOWING ANXIETY Coach McGowan aids one of his wrestlers who had a bloody nose, interrupting one of the matches for just a few minutes. RESERVE GRAPPLER. Craig Adels, gams a holding advantage over his opponent. Reserve wrestlers, coached by Ward McGowan, competed in fifteen meets. Wins ranged from 1 to 40 points and losses from 8 to 35 points. Two of the wins were against the Mitchell varsity. Practices were held each afternoon with the varsity matmen. The squad, consisting entirely of underclassmen, had a season record of 8-6-1. Ward McGowan was reserve coach. RESERVE WRESTLING RECORD 8-6-1 Kimball 25 Bayard 0 Kimball 18 Ogallala 31 Kimball 14 Alliance 24 Kimball 8 Pine Bluffs 3 Kimball 20 Gordon 19 Kimball 11 Gering 40 Kimball 18 Rushville 3 Kimball 48 Mitchell 8 Kimball 11 Harrisburg 19 Kimball 5 Crawford 5 Kimball 18 Sidney 34 Kimball 5 Gering 40 Kimball 39 Chadron 11 Kimball 10 Harrisburg 8 Kimball 46 Mitchell 11 75 Varsity cindermen Have Moments TRACK TEAM—First Row: Lonny Christenson, stu- dent manager; Dave Stairs. Rich Johnson. Steve Peterson. Bill Howard. Jerry Trujillo. Felix Flores. Rich Flores. Doug Moehr, Jerry Sparks. Herb Rutz, Joe Sobiesxcyzk. Back Row: Coaches Haun. McGowan, and Williams. Randy Teasley. Cecil McCaughan, Mike Poundstone. Jesse Munoz. Walt Barrows, student RANDY TEASLEY takes his mark MORRY ABSHIER receives the baton from Doug Moehr in the two-mile relay in the 200 yard dash. as they put forth full effort, racing the clock for a win. 76 of Victory—Moments of Defeat Kimball County High School’s 1969 track season got underway early in March with the first meet being held at the end of the same month. The Kimball Invitational, always the first meet for the Longhorns, found Kimball finishing with the third place title. Under the guidance of head coach George Haun and his assistants Buford Williams and Ward McGowan, the Kimball thinclads competed in several track meets including the Scottsbluff Relays, Alliance Invitational, Torrington Invitational, Gering Invitational, Mitchell Invitational, the Western Conference meet at Sidney, and the District Track Meet at Bayard. In district competition the Longhorns placed well and qualified three individuals and one relay team for the State meet in Kearney. Those qualifying for State were: Joe Sobiesczyk in the pole vault, Morry Abshier in the 880 yard run, Herb Rutz, in the 180 yard low hurdles, and the two-mile relay team composed of Robbie Cannon, Jesse Munoz, Jerry Trujillo, and Jerry Sparks. In the State meet the two-mile relay team finished in fourth place. The season was quite successful for the Longhorns although they took first place honors in no meets. In the Western Conference with three powerful foes in the persons of Gering, Alliance, and Sidney, the Kimball Longhorns competed very well. Although many seniors will be leaving, the quality of this team should be well maintained by the crop of underclassmen who gained much experience this season. •u RICH CASTLEBERRY strains for extra inches in broadjump. VARSITY TRACK RECORD Meet Place Kimball Invitational 3 Scottsbluff Relays 2 Alliance Invitational 6 Torrington Invitational 2 Western Conf. at Sidney 4 Gering Twinighter 3 Mitchell Invitational 3 District 6 1969 TRACK RECORDS Time or Event Name Distance 880 Yd. Run Morris Abshier 2:00.2 Two Mile Run Doug Moehr 10:34.1 Pole Vault Joe Sobieszczyk 12’6” Distance Medley Morris Abshier Robbie Cannon Jerry Trujillo Doug Moehr 11:19.6 manaRer; Marshall Mossberg. Rich Wallin, Scott Sher-rerd. Rich Castleberry, Mike Noah. Robbie Cannon. Not Pictured: Morry Abshier. Bill Arnold. 77 -Ill I f inurn v ♦ ‘i, . mike NOAH attempts to clear high jump standards. Three Seniors and Relay Team Vie at State RICH WALLIN heaves the shot with all his might. Z-. V . - ri.v'; felix FLORES gives it all he has in the 880 yard run. RICH WALLIN gets ready to unleash another discus throw at District. EYEING THE tape, Dave Stairs prepares to race across the finish line in the lOO yard dash. UP. UP. and over! Joe Sobieszcyzk bends his pole before he clears the bar. 79 Frosh Tracksters Set Records The KCHS Freshman Track Team under the direction of Coach Rollie Beran competed in four major meets finishing second in three of these and third in the other. Second places came in the Sidney Invitational, Gering Invitational, and Western Conference meets. The frosh placed third in the Scottsbluff Invitational. The freshmen did quite a good job representing Kimball County High School with their fine performances against such teams as Alliance, Gering, Sidney, and Scottsbluff. At the end of the season their track record book had been completely rewritten with several fine individual performances as well as team output. In the future we can look toward these boys to carry the heavy KCHS track responsibility. FRESHMAN TRACK RECORD Meet Place Sidney Invitational 2 Gering Invitational 2 Conference 2 Scottsbluff Invitational 3 FRESHMAN TRACK RECORDS Time or Event Name Distance 100 Yd. Dash Dennis Hemphill 10.9 220 Yd. Dash Dennis Hemphill 24.1 60 Yd. High Hurdles Bob Rose 8.7 70 Yd. High Hurdles Bob Rose 10.0 120 Yd. High Hurdles Bob Rose 18.1 lOO Yd. Low Hurdles Bob Rose 12.1 Broad Jump Dennis Hemphill 18’7Vfe Pole Vault Bob Rose io'e 880 Yd. Relay Gary Fritzler Gary Klipp Bob Rose Dennis Hemphill 1 :40.5 DENNIS HEMPHILL runs anchor leg in freshmen 880 yd. relay. FRESHMAN BOB Rose sails upward in the pole vault. FRESHMAN TRACK Team — First Row: Coach Beran, Dennis Hemphill. Gary Klipp. Second Row: Terry Howard. Loel Hay- den, Gary Fritzler. Third Row: Bob Rose. Buddy Robbins. Greg Hisey. GOLF TEAM—Kneeling: Dan Kantor, Wes Lamberson, berg. Bruce Fredericks, Coach Belmear. Not Pictured: Don Smith. Bill Brown, Steve Watson. Standing: Larry Mark Nachtigai. Rick Ohlemeier. Bob Nemmch. Trompke, Fred Morehouse. Tom Weins. Mark Storm- Golfers Compete in Six Meets Mr. Weatherman was generous with sunshine on days the golf team attended meets. Alliance, Sidney, Gering, and Cheyenne, Wyoming included Kimball in their invitational meets and the team was able to attend each meet. The conference and district meets concluded the season. Future golf teams will have the advantage of practicing on grass greens from now on with the completion of the new Fore Winds golf course, and Coach Belmear feels that this will be a great asset in future competition. Practicing on sand greens and playing all competition on grass greens has been a handicap; however. Coach Belmear was gracious in his praise of the golf team. The boys competed in six meets and placed third in the Western Conference. Larry Trompke was selected as the KIMB Sports Booster Club golfer of the year for the second time. GOLF RECORD Event Place Alliance Invitational 8 Sidney Invitational 9 Gering Invitational 9 Western Conf. at Alliance 3 Cheyenne Tourney 9 District Meet 8 COACH BELMEAR presents an award to Mark Stormberg at Athletic Honor s Night for his participation in golf this spring. 1968-69 Our Year To Remember— ' Capers, Festivities, Friends STUDENTS HUNT for their assigned lockers, an essential part of school life, which will soon become filled with books and papers. CHARLOTTA SHIELDS dresses right m style with a pair of culottes which became quite popular among KCHS girls after the school board repealed a rule prohibiting pantdresses and culottes from being worn to classes. School Activity Resumes Again As summer vacation melted into August, thoughts once again turned to KCHS and the upcoming school year. 68 Longhorns arrived and were distributed at the signing party. Football and cross country teams enthusiastically started their seasons with organizational meetings, and then practices got underway. Classrooms were opened and aired, books taken from their summer storage, and the faculty began earnestly preparing for a new school term. Old and new faces greeted each other when school resumed August 26. and student’s voices and laughter once again filled the halls of KCHS, replacing the summer’s peace and quiet. Readjusting to regular school routine, joining clubs and participating in other extracurricular activities set a busy pace for most KCHS’ers. School spirit grew as the Longhorns held a soap scrimmage and then went on to face their tough football foes. Class routine was interrupted one day when Mr. Duis snapped individual pictures of underclassmen. Another September morning students filed to the auditorium and madly hunted their assigned seats to hear a convocation sponsored by the Atomic Energy Commission. Guest speaker Mr. Scarcelle performed several demonstrations explaining atomic energy, its values, and possible peaceful purposes. MR. SCARELLE explains the structure of the atom’s nucleus and the properties of the protons and neutrons which compose it by using his visual aids. 84 Defeat Saddens Homecoming EXPLOSIVE CHEERS break the stillness of the night as students and football players build up the spirit for Homecoming at the traditional bonfire. Bright leaping flames of a raging bonfire and strains of the school song instilled everyone with the Homecoming spirit at the pep rally bonfire on the eve of that all important game. Then on the day of Homecoming, excitement and anticipation overflowed as chants and cheers echoed throughout the halls, and pep club members carried picket signs boosting the Longhorn's spirits. Hopes soared when Big Red scored the first touchdown, but even though the team continued to fight hard throughout the game, it suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Chadron Cardinals. Forgetting the disappointment of defeat for the time being, students and alumni enjoyed themselves dancing to the music of the Sunshine People amid decorations matching the theme, “Up, Up and Away.” Highlighting the evenings festivities, 1968 Homecoming royalty was announced and crowned. GYRATING ABOUT the dance floor. Debby Bowman and Jim Watson enjoy themselves at the Homecoming dance of 1968. HOMECOMING WILL leave lasting memories to Queen Charlotte Shields and King Herb Rutz. first attendants Vickie Bashor and Morry Abshier. and second attendants Mary Kay Perkins and Allen Rasmussen. Brenda and Paul Schadegg were crown bearers at the evening ceremony. 85 AFTER ATTENDING college night, parents and students enjoy refreshments served by the Student Council as they discuss college opportunities and plans for their future. KCHS MARCHING band forms a V for victory in one of its half time shows performed at each home football game. First Quarter School routine was finally established as September faded into the busy months of October and November. On the brisk fall mornings band members marched up and down the streets of Kimball practicing for the Farmers' Day Parade held the first part of October. Other KCHS organizations enthusiastically constructed floats to enter in the annual parade. Later in the month, at another convocation, Mr. Bill Chees-bourg spoke to the student body on highway safety. Seniors began seriously thinking about college as they took ACT and SAT tests. Then on college night they had an opportunity to talk with representatives from the colleges of their choice and began making plans. Six FFA members traveled to Kansas City. Missouri, for the National FFA convention and four journalism students attended the Nebraska High School Press Convention on the University of Nebraska campus. Longhorn Notes staff rejoiced at being awarded a seventh straight All-American rating. Students delighted in having a two day break while the faculty attended teachers’ convention. Then, a week later, students vacationed once again while their parents conferred with teachers and picked up report cards. A new nine weeks began immediately, of course, but not without a few changes. Two Students from Chadron State College interned in KCHS' English 9 and boys physical education classes. SELECTED FROM over 4000 students who auditioned, these musicians participated in the All State Music Clinic held at Grand island. They are: Front Row: Mary Kay Perkins, Barb Allen. Second Row: Randy Knutsen. Rich Johnson. Third Row: Paul Sherrerd, Dean Young. Back Row: Vern Bourlier. COACH WARD McGowan presents Norrell Lantzer with his football award at the fall athletic convocation. 86 Over, Already! During a year exceptionally crammed with politics, KCHS was not to be left out. In a poll taken among the student body, Nixon and Agnew won a majority of votes. Several juniors gained first hand experience holding local offices county government day. Varsity and freshman choirs made their debut at a concert held November 7. At the close of the concert Mr. Tall-mon announced that his year’s musical would be Bye, Bye Birdie. With the end of the fall sports, varsity and reserve awards were given to the cross country and football teams by Coaches Haun, McGowan, and Ber-an. School was then dismissed for Thanksgiving vacation, a welcome break for students and teachers alike. In December several KCHS students competed in the local Voice of Democracy contest and the Make It With Wool contest. Rich Castleberry won the oratorical contest and Charlotta Shields was named state alternate in the wool contest. The yearbook staff was busy. too. meeting its first deadline by submitting 42 pages. Christmas spirit was evident as choir members practiced for their concert and many clubs had parties to celebrate the holidays. Besides the traditional Christmas tree many other Christmas decorations appeared throughout the halls and classrooms of KCHS. Everyone was excited and happy when school was dismissed December 20, and Christmas vacation began. ANXIOUS TO see the colored pictures of their class play. Direc tor Don Shimp and Seniors Mike Anderson. Katherine O’Brien and Linda Mortenson closely examine them. HOPING THAT Santa will visit them, journalism staffs hung up their stockings on their own” fireplace and wrapped their door so that they might wish everyone a Merry Christmas. ••CHEERS, WISHES Patti Wackel as she enjoys the refreshments served at the French Club's annual party celebrating the Christmas season. GAILY DECORATED, this minature Christmas tree brightened the journalism workroom filling it with the holiday spirit and fragrant smell of cedar. WEARING THE native costume of Japanese women, Miss Wiechert explains Japanese customs and cultures to KCHS’ers. BECKY ADAMS. Susan Medsker and Donna Nelson squeeze in a few minutes of studying during practice for the junior class play. Practices were often long, leaving no time for study. DURING THEIR rests pit band members catch quick glimpses of the musical Bye. Bye Birdie. This band, directed by Mr. Tallmon, accompanied the singers and played during scene changes. 1969 Opens with a Variety Returning from a two week Christmas vacation, KCHS’ers completed first semester’s work and took semester exams. Then as a definite sign of the old semester’s end, report cards were distributed to the students. Homework was far from being the only thing which occupied students’ time. Auditions were held for parts in the junior class play and the musical. Once the cast was selected, juniors spent three busy weeks preparing for their performances. Among strong competition, choir members vied for roles in the musical. Bye, Bye Birdie. Then it was “on with the show as rehearsals began and the sets were designed. After hours of practice, tumblers thrilled basketball fans by exhibiting their talents at two half time shows. KCHS students learned a little about Japan when Miss Jane Wiechert, an international farm youth exchange student, spoke on her experiences in that country. KCHS Concert Band presented the Marianna Jennings Memorial Concert on January 26. Donations made at the concert increased the scholarship fund in memory of Mrs. Jennings. Several KCHS’ers made the headlines dur- ing January. Rich Johnson and Nelson Evans were selected to participate in the Hastings Honor Choir and Paul Sherrerd in the Honor Band. Rich Castleberry won the District American Legion Oratorical Contest. Vickie Bashor was announced as winner of the Regents’ scholarship with Linda Mortenson, Katherine O’Brien and Barb Shelton alternates. Robert Davis qualified as a competitive candidate for nomination to the U.S. Military Academy. For rating highest on a home economics test, Susan Bohac was selected as Homemaker of Tomorrow. In February junior class rings arrived and were seen flashing throughout the halls. Steve Heidemann was chosen to spend the summer abroad with a Swiss farm family. Charles Culek placed third in the state wrestling meet. Kimball hosted a tri-school chorus clinic with Sidney and Alliance. Guest clinician Dr. George Umberson rehearsed the choirs and directed the mass choir in an evening concert. The marching band received an invitation to the Portland Rose Festival and eagerly began preparing for the summer trip. 88 RICH CASTLEBERRY makes the scene in popular male attire at KCHS—a turtleneck sweater and a pair of white levis. DR. UMBERSON instructs the mass choir in preparation of their evening concert, the climax of the all-day vocal clinic at KCHS. KCHS PEP Band receives a little additional help as 5 year old Scott Haun, son of George Haun, directs them at a basketball game. AT PARENT-TEACHER Conferences held the last of March. Mr. Bill Ladme talks with Steve Heidemann's Father. Mr. Paul Heidemann. of Activities The first week of March was filled with long hours of practice for the musical cast as they held dress rehearsals, adding the final touches to the Broadway musical. The entire cast was enthusiastic and somewhat nervous during the opening matinee and two evening performances, but each was enjoyed by large crowds. Susan Heidemann was selected as Kimball’s 1969 Girl Stater and Greg Kallhoff the 1969 Boys Stater. At the FFA’s annual banquet, held March 22. various honors were conferred and the new officers installed. High school students vacationed for two days in March when KCHS hosted the District Speech Contest. Six individuals from KCHS competed in the contest earning two superiors, three excellents and a good. The Claw, a one-act play, and an oral interpretation of “The Sandbox received excellents. With the end of March also came the end of the third nine weeks. Students once again had a day and a half break while their parents conferred with teachers and picked up their sons’ and daughters’ report cards. lAGS FLYING at half-mast honor former President Dwight David Eisenhower whose death saddened the entire world. School was dismissed the afternoon of his funeral as a tribute to this greatly admired man. 8 First Attendants Mary Kay Perkins and Randy Knutsen Second Attendants Charlotte Anderson and Morry Abshier MORRV ABSHIER and Kathy Robinson in Hawaiian attire visit with Mrs. Juelfs, a sophomore class parent, at Twirp. Sophomores Host Tropical Party Saturday, March 1, dawned early for the sophomores as they decorated for their all-important Twirp dance. Brightly colored crepe paper streamers and flowers were hung throughout the student center depicting the theme Hawaiian Luau. A bamboo shack was constructed around the concession stand to serve Hawaiian” refreshments. Palm trees and a fire-spitting volcano completed the Hawaiian setting. Another of the main attractions of the dance was the throne from which the evening's royalty, elected by the sophomores, reigned over the festivities. Emphasizing the Hawaiian theme the girls and the dates of their choise wore brightly colored clothing of flowered shirts, grass skirts, sandals and other tropical outfits. The sophomore class presented each guest with a lei to complete their costumes. QUEEN MARJA Haapamemi and King Joe Sobieszczyk begin their reign after being crowned 1969 Twirp royalty at the dance. 90 Staters Learn About Government SPECIAL GUESTS at County Government Day, the girl and boy staters from Dix and Kimball gave brief accounts of their stay in Lincoln. Marja Haapaniemi, AFS student, also attended. Selected to represent Kimball at 1969 Cornhusker Girl and Boy State were Linda Morten-son and Randy Knutsen. Linda was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, and Randy by the Lions Club. The sessions were held the first week of June. Highlighting their week of studying Nebraska government were the campaigns, primary elections and final elections for offices in the town, county, and state where they lived that week. Randy was elected to the State Railway Commission and Linda, who lost her election, was appointed to the State Board of Education of Normal Schools. The elected and appointed officials visited their offices and toured the capitol. The staters found time for fun, too. at the Boy-Girl State Dance. The eventful week was ended with graduation ceremonies in which the staters received pins, certificates and other awards. SUSAN HEIDEMANN. ’69 girl stater, and Linda Mortenson, '68 girl stater, laugh as Linda shows Susan her Girl State beanie and book. 1969 BOVS stater. Greg Kalhoff. receives some helpful hints on what to study for the Nebraska government test given at the session from Randy Knutsen. the '68 boys stater. 91 Spring Fever Hovers Over KCHS The first part of April students and teachers had their final vacation for the year during the Easter holiday. Returning to school after this five day break, most of them had severe cases of spring fever but tried to settle down for the remaining two months of school. The Longhorn Notes staff received word that they had earned their eighth consecutive All-American rating for the first semester’s edition of the paper. Serving tacos and enchiladas, the Spanish Club hosted a dinner. Two convocations broke the monotony of classes. First, Dr. Robert Manley, from Hiram Scott College, spoke to the students on the history of the West and of Nebraska. At another convocation two former drug addicts from Colorado State University told of their experiences and some of the dangers of drugs. Band members were busy practicing for their spring concert and selling raffle tickets for a color t.v. At the concert Mary Kay Moore was presented the John Philip Sousa award and the t.v. was raffled off. Two days later, the band and chorus competed in the district music contest where both earned superiors. The Sports Booster Club held their annual banquet with Lou Saban, coach of the Denver Broncos, as guest speaker. Morry Abshier and Allen Rasmussen received scholarships. Randy Knutsen and Herb Rutz were alternates. Marja Haapaniemi, KCHS's exchange student, spoke to students on Finland and her experiences in the U.S. The month was closed with National Honor Society’s induction convocation when nine new members were tapped. DR. ROBERT Manley sings and plays on his guitar an old folk song that originated in the West. f HERE ONE of the three former drug addicts speaks on the dangers of taking and smoking drugs. LOU SABAN presents Morry ADshier a scholarship while alternates Herb Rutz and Randy Knutsen and other scholarship recipient. Allen Rasmussen, applaud in the background at the Sports banquet. A MADHOUSE? No. it’s only chorus and band mem-bers taking it easy while waiting to perform at the district music contest which was held in Sidney. 92 AMERICAN family: Elaine, Harold. Marja. Audra, Charlotte and John. Marja Thinks USA “The Greatest” WEARING HER native costume, Marja explains some of the customs of Finland. It seems like it was yesterday when I left for the United States, was Marja Haapaniemi’s comment at the close of school. The Harold Anderson's hosted the American Field Service student. Pep club, choir and homework kept Marja busy. She was honored by being voted Twirp Queen. Marja enriched the minds of many Kimballites with her talks and slides on Finland—school life, the government, winter sports, Christmas, and many other activities of her homeland. Marja stated that this had been the happiest year of her life because everyone had made it so enjoyable, especially her almost sister, Charlotte. Living a year in the United States of America was great! She left in June to return to Finland. ONE OF her first official acts, Marja rides in the Farmers’ Day Parade with Charlotte and her Mother. 93 “Somewhere My Love” Was Theme of Early in the year juniors started planning their Prom at regular class meetings and special committee meetings. They planned, discussed and even argued before definite plans were decided upon. By early April, Prom was well on its way to completion and juniors decorated in every spare minute. The big day finally arrived as many juniors and seniors attended the banquet which was the first event of Prom. Boys in white coats and girls in long flowing formals danced to the music of the Versitones as the 1969 Junior-Senior Prom dance got under way. Climaxing the evening was the crowning. After the dance there was the all night drive-in movie and breakfast, both sponsored by the junior and senior class parents. Juniors sighed with relief after it was over but hated to see it end. s NORRELL LANTZER and Belinda Hoggatt begin decorating by streaming crepe paper from the ceiling. Here DANNY Eich fastens crepe paper over wire to give the decorations a scalloped look. BEING PROM royalty comes once in a lifetime for first attendants Randy Knutsen and Charlotte Anderson, King Allen Rasmussen and Queen Mary Kay JUNIOR CLASS parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Gar Inman, help the juniors decorate by stuffing pomps Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom PATTI DONALD and her escort. Bob Sharp, are only one of the elegant couples that attended the 1969 Junior-Senior Prom dance. Perkins, and second attendants Kathy Robinson and Morry Absh.er. They reigned over the 1969 Junior-Senior Prom in an evening of splendor. pleasant SURROUNDINGS and good music greeted many couples as they attended the Prom dance. CROWN BEARERS. Scotty Meyer and Becky Raeurt. stand by the fountain that was � n the entrance. 95 the FOLLOWING boys represented KCHS at the state track meet at Kearney—Front Row: Jerry Trujillo. Herb Rutz. Robbie Cannon. Back Row: Doug Moehr. Morry Abshier, Jerry Sparks. Jesse Munoz. PROM WAS well on its way as final touches were added. Year-end Activities Spiral into STUDENT COUNCIL representatives Marja Haaparnemi and Randy Knutsen help with the student elections by giving Steve Watson his ballots for cheerleaders and class officers before he goes to the polls. THE FFA came up with a unique advertisement for their softball game against the male faculty. FOLLOWING THE journalism banquet. Mrs. Morehouse presented awards to Katherine O'Brien and Linda Mor-tenson for their work on Longhorn Air Notes and to Longhorn Notes co-editors Charlotte Anderson and Katherine O’Brien, as well as other staff members. LEFT, RIGHT, left, right; the KCHS band marched each morning and evening during May and June until they left for Portland. Oregon. SPRING FEVER hits Jim Palser and many other KCHS'ers who long to be out of school and onto the lake once again. Hectic Hours of Work and Play MANY HAIR dos are modeled by Katherine O'Brien. All girls enjoy a change in their hair style and many KCHS females were lucky enough to have a wig or fall to increase their number of styles. All the excitement and anticipation that goes along with Prom ushered in the month of May. This one special event was held the first weekend in May. Following Prom, students became involved in many other final activities. Campaign speeches for next year's student council and class officers, and cheerleader tryouts were held one afternoon in the auditorium. The next day underclassmen voted for the candidates of their choice. The physics class traveled to Denver and Boulder where they toured the Museum of Natural History and the Department of Commerce’s National Bureau of Standards. Visiting the Alliance school system, the KCHS Student Council attended modular scheduled classes. Closing the year’s activities, the vocal department presented their spring concert. Thespians and the speech class staged four one-act plays. The FHA hosted a fashion show and then installed their new officers. At the band banquet, awards were presented, the new officers announced, and a film of the ’68 Rose Parade shown. Thespians initiated 19 new members and announced the outstanding drama students at their banquet. For the first time, a journalism banquet was held in the KCHS home ec. room. Mrs. Morehouse presented awards to the Longhorn. Longhorn Notes, and Longhorn Air Notes staffs. Seniors rejoiced at getting out of school a week earlier than underclassmen. They only had to return for baccalaureate and graduation. Seven cindermen competed in the state track meet at Kearney. There the relay team set a new school record placing fourth. Underclassmen returned Friday. May 23, to pick up report cards and then left for summer vacation. Peace and quiet settled over KCHS. broken only in the mornings and evenings as band members practiced for their Portland trip. KCHS Students Earn Numerous Outstanding students received recognition at the annua! Honors Night program. Certificates, medals, and other awards were given at all levels, and several seniors merited scholarships for furthering their education. The following were honored: Morry Abshier . . . Marianna Jennings Memoriall Scholarship, and Outstanding Bass Vocalist. Mike Anderson . . . Larsen’s Jewelry Store Scholarship alternate, and Marianna Jennings Memorial Scholarship alternate. Vickie Bashor . . . scholarship medal, salutatorian medal, and Regent’s Scholarship. Terrol Brown . . . science certificate. Robert Davis . . . science certificate. Marilyn Heidemann . . . Marianna Jennings Scholarship. Beth Jones . . . Danforth award. Randy Knutsen . . . senior activity award, Danforth award, mathematics award, science award, student council president’s pin, and Outstanding Tenor Vocalist. John Maginnis . . . perfect attendance. Gloria Miranda . . . Kimball Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship. Mary Kay Moore . . . PEO Scholarship. Linda Mortenson . . . science certificate, scholarship medal, perfect attendance, valedictorian medal, Marianna Jennings Memorial Scholarship, and Regent’s alternate. Judy Nemnick . . . scholarship medal. Katherine O’Brien . . . science certificate, scholarship medal, valedictorian medal, Larsen’s Jewelry Store Scholarship alternate, Regent’s alternate, and National Merit letter of commendation. Mary Kay Perkins . . . Epsilon Sigma Alpha vocational scholarship, and Outstanding Alto Vocalist. Kathy Robinson . . . activity award, and Marianna Jennings Memorial Scholarship alternate. Linda Shellhammer . . . perfect attendance and Larsen’s Jewelry Store Scholarship. Barbara Shelton . . . Regent’s alternate, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Scholarship, and National Merit letter of commendation. Charlotta Shields . . . Epsilon Sigma Alpha Scholarship alternate, and Outstanding Soprano Vocalist. 1969-70 student council, National Honor Society, and class officers as well as the publication staffs were announced. The Future Homemakers of America, Future Farmers of America, band, Thespian and journalism awards were presented earlier in the year at their respective banquets. STUDENTS MAINTAINING a 1.00 average during the ’68-’69 school year were—Front Row: Judy Nemnich, Paul Sherrerd. Linda Mortenson. Second Row: Debbie Babl. Theresa Volkmer. Susan Jones, Vickie Bashor. Katherine O'Brien. Top John Castleberry. PRESIDENT OF the Business and Professional Women's Club. Jerri Ohlmann, presents Gloria Miranda a scholarship. Judy Everhart was selected as alternate for the scholarship. 98 Achievements During School Days MR HAUN names the boys who earned varsity track awards which the assistant coaches presented. COACH hall presents the basketball awards as Coach Haun calls the names of the boys who qualified- Pep Club members and athletes active in wrestling, basketball, golf, and track, received their certificates, bars, letters, or other awards at the annual Athletic Honors Night. The following special awards were also conferred: Morry Abshier . . . KIMB Booster Track award. Barb Allen . . . Cheerleading award. Diana Babl . . . outstanding pep club member. Walt Barrows . . . K Club award for four years as student manager. Vickie Bashor . . . cheerleading award. Debbie Bowman . . . cheerleading award. Sandy Bur back . . . cheerleading award. Sonia Coulter . . . cheerleading award. Charles Culek . . . King of the Mat, middle weight. Al Rasmussen . . . King of the Mat, heavy weight. Kathy Robinson . . . Cheerleading award. Herb Rutz . . . Ed Cannon Memorial trophy. Larry Trompke . . . KIMB Booster Golf award. Jerry Trujillo . . . King of the Mat, light weight. Earlier in the spring the following outstanding athletes were recognized: Morry Abshier . . . KIMB Booster Basketball award. Charles Culek . . . KIMB Booster Wrestling award. Doug Moehr . . . KIMB Booster Cross Country award. Al Rasmussen . . . KIMB Booster Football award. The 1969-70 Varsity and Reserve cheerleaders and Pep Club officers along with the G.A.A. and K-Club officers were announced also Athletic Honors night. ACTIVITY awards were given to Kathy Robinson and Randy Knutsen by Mr. Brown on Honors Night. OR THE second year in a row. Tom Southard presented Larry Trompke the KIMB Booster Golf award. REVEREND KEEFE. Mr. Brown and Mr. Et el stand as the graduates march in, dressed in cap and gown for commencement exercises. Graduation—The HAPPILY. MARY Kay Perkins rnarches down the aisle. MIKE ANDERSON receives h� s di-plomaTrom M Itoek - . � i : f- S r VERY C,OSe fr'ends ro ai� oul ,r high school years. Kathenr ••and Linda Mortenson shared vaTSdfcrory honors. 100 GRADUATION'S OVER and the 81 seniors change their tassels to march out and then receive congratulations in a reception line. The Gown, The Diploma Graduation, an end and a beginning for 81 members of the Class of 1969. It was an end of 13 years of public education; an end of routine 9:00-3:30 school days, but it was an end to more than that. It was an end of close friendships with students whom we had gone to school with for as long as 13 years. It was an end to the fun and excitement of all the high school activities. It was an end we had anticipated all year, yet when that fateful day arrived we were a bit hesitant and somewhat sad to leave. Our four years at KCHS had left us with many treasured memories which we would never forget. Graduation was a beginning, too. A beginning we had eagerly looked forward to, a beginning of more independence, a beginning of new careers. Now we could begin to chart our own course and make our own plans. Our goals were now in sight and only a step or two away. Graduation brought a change to the lives of each senior, but each had high hopes that now he could make his dream become a reality and reach his goal of success. MEMBERS OF the Class of 1969 receive congratulations from parents and friends in the reception line following graduation exercises. SALUT ATORIAN. VICKIE Bashor. addresses the commencement audience and classmates STARTING COMMENCEMENT Gene Dowd played a solo. 101 Seniors 1968-69 Our Year To Remember— Anticipation, Accomplishments, Satisfaction ELECTED AS senior class officers were Beth Jones, secretary; Marilyn Heidemann, treasurer; Judy Nem-nich. vice-president; and Joe Sobieszczyk. president. This Is The PROM BREAKFAST and a graduation party were just two activities senior class parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ab-shier and Mr. and Mrs. Knutsen, helped with. MORRIS ABSHIER Chorus 2.3.4; Musical lead 3.4; Swing Choir 3.4; FB 1.2.3.4; BB 1.2.3 4; Track 1.2.3.4; Class Play 3; One Acts 4; Thespians 3.4; Annual 3; Newspaper 3.4. CHARLOTTE ANDERSON Band 1.2,3.4; Chorus 1,3,4; One Acts 1,2, Director 4; Class Play 3,4; Thespians 2. Historian 3.4; Pep Club 1.2,3.4; Latin Club 1. Treas. 2; Newspaper 1,2, Co-Assistant Editor 3. Co-Editor 4; Class Sec. 3; NHS 3. Vice-Pres. 4. KATHY ANDERSON MICHAEL ANDERSON Band 1.2; Chorus 1.2.3.4; BB 1; WR 1,3,4; K-Club 4; Class Play lead 3.4; Thespians 3,4; One Acts 2.3, Director 4; Class Vice-Pres. 2. Pres. 3. FERN APPLEGARTH One Acts 2,3; Class Play 3; FHA 1, 2.3.4. DIANA BABL Band 1.2.3.4. Chorus 1,2,3.4; Pep Club 1.2, Meritarian 3. Pres. 4; Latin Club 1.2; Newspaper 1.2. 104 Class of 1969 Seniors at last was the thought going through the minds of most members of the Class of 1969 as we started our final year of high school. We each looked forward to an exciting year, knowing that this year members of our class would be royalty, starting varsity players and head of the school’s important organizations. We each enjoyed the authority that came with being a senior but found new responsibilities present, too. Entrance exams, college forms and job applications all became interwoven into the intricate web of senior life. Early in the fall we began seriously looking ahead to our future. College bound students took ACT and SAT tests and applied for scholarships. Students interested in attending vocational schools looked around to see where they might benefit the most. Others searched for employment. All in all the year seemed to pass quickly in a whirlwind of activity, but every so often we paused to reminisce a moment, thinking this is our last Homecoming, our last class play, our last musical, our last Prom. We had anticipated and looked forward to graduation all year. On that long-awaited night, however, there were many wet eyes and heavy hearts as we left KCHS forever. SENIOR CLASS sponsors. Mr. Tallmon and Mr. McNees. help Charlotte Anderson get her cap and gown for graduation. They helped with all other graduation plans, too. LONNIE BALCOM bb 1; FB 1; Track 1.2; K-Club 2.3. WALTER BARROWS Student Manager 1.2,3.A; K-Club 1. 2.3.4. VICKIE BASHOR Chorus 1. 2,3.4; Swing Choir 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3.4; GAA 1; Spanish Club 1; Newspaper 1; NHS 3.4; Track 2; Class Play 3. DON BOGERT Latin Club 1. 2. SUSAN BOH AC Band 1.2. 3,4; Chorus 1; Track 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; GAA 4; Latin Club 1.2; FHA 3.4. VERN BOURLIER Band 1. 2; Chorus 1.2,3.4; Swing Choir 4; BB 1; FB 1.2.4; Track 1.2.3: Student Manager 1,3; Class Play 3.4; One Acts 3,4; SC 1; K-Club 2,3.4; Class Sec.-Treas. 1. 105 Seniors Active in Academics, ROBERT BOX fb 1; Track 2.3; K-Club. BRAD BROWN bb 1. Gymnastics 2.3.4; Track 3. TERROL BROWN Band 1. 2.3.4; SC 1; FFA 1. JIM BUNNER FB 1.2.3; BB 1. JEANNE CANNON Band 1. 2; Chorus 1,2,3; Track 1; One Acts 3; Class Play 4; Pep Club 1,2.3; GAA 1.2; Latin Club 1. BECKY CHRISTENSON Track 1; VB 3; Pep Club 1; GAA 2; FHA 3.4. DENNIS CLEVELAND JOYCE COX Band 1.2.3.4; Pep Club 1.2.3.4; Spanish Club 2; FHA 1. CHARLES CULEK Chorus 1.2.3.4; FB 1; WR 1.2.3.4; K-Club 1.2.3.4; FFA 1. Jr. Treas. 2. Reporter 3.4. GREGORY DAVIS Gymnastics 3.4; Golf 1,2,3. ROBERT DAVIS Newspaper 1. BRADLEY DUCKWORTH Chorus 1,2,3; FB 1.2; Class Play 4. 106 Fine Arts, Athletics, and Clubs DICK DUDNEY bb 1.2.3,4: FB 1; Track 3; K-Club 4. RANDY EATMON One Acts 3; Thespians 3, Pres. 4; Class Play Lead 3,4; Track 2. CHARLES EDMUNDS Chorus 1,2; BB 1,2,3; Newspaper 3; FFA 4. CHARLES EPPERSON Chorus 1,2; X-Country 1,2.3; Track 1,2. JUDY EVERHART Band 3. 4, Sec. 2; Chorus 1.2; Small group 1; Class Play 3.4; SC 1 ; Pep Club 2.3; GAA 3. RITA FROHM GAA 1,2,3.4. JUDY GABLE Band 1; Chorus 1.2; Track 1.2; One Acts 1; Class Play 3; Pep Club 1.2,3,4; GAA 1.2.3; Annual 3,4; Newspaper 2.3; Class Sec. 1; Latin Club 1.2; French Club 3. CAROLYN GEHRKE Band 1; One Acts 3; Class Play 3; Pep Club 3, Meritarian 4; GAA 2.3, Pres. 4. CLAIRE GOODEN Madrigal 1; Girls Glee 3; Class Play 4; Newspaper 3; FHA 4; Track 2.3. MARJA HAAPANIEMI Chorus 1.2,4; Gymnastics 1.2.3,4; Newspaper 4; GAA 4; Track 2.3. KATHRYN ANN HAKE Chorus 1.2.3.4; Class Play 3.4; Pep Club 1,2,3, Treas. 4: FHA Meritarian 1. LEANNE HALSTEAD Chorus 1; Class Play 3.4; FHA 3. Recreation Leader 1,2. Parliamentarian 4. 107 MARILYN HEIDEMANN Chorus 1.2.3.4; Swing Choir 4; Class Play 3.4; Class Trees. 4; NHS 3. Pres. 4. STEVE HEIDEMANN BB 3; FB 4; K-Club 4; FFA 1. Jr. Vice-Pres. 2. Vice-Pres. 3. Treas. 4. KATHY HENRICKSON Band 1,2; Chorus 1; One Acts 3; Class Play 3.4; Pep Club 1.2,3; Latin Club 1.2; Track 1. Eighty-One Seniors Awarded PENNY HILTIBRAND BETH JONES Spanish Club 1.2. Sec. 3; Annual 3.4; Class Sec. 4; NHS 4; One Acts 4. NANCY KELLEY Pep Club 1: FHA 4. LAVONNE KLIPP Chorus 1; Pep Club 1.2. RANDALL KNUTSEN Band 1; Swing Choir 3,4; Chorus 1.2.3.4; BB 1,2,3; FB 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,2; SC Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; K-Club 1,2,3.4; Annual 3,4; Newspaper 3,4; Class Pres. 1.2; NHS 3,4; Latin Club 1. JOHN MAGINNIS Band 1. 2.3. Sergeant 4; Chorus 1; Golf 1,2; One Acts 4; Thespians 3,4; Spanish Club 2,3.4. BOB MATTHEWS BB 1.2. 3,4; FB 2.4; Track 1; One Acts 3; Class Play 3,4; K-Club 3,4. PATRICIA MC DONALD Chorus 3,4; Swing Choir 3.4; Class Play 3. GLORIA MIRANDA Chorus 1,3,4; Pep Club 3. Meritanan 4; GAA 3; Spanish Club 1, Vice-Pres. 2, Pres. 3, Treas. 4; Annual 3,4; FHA 3.4; NHS 4. 108 MARY KAY MOORE Band 1,2. Sergeant 3, Captain 4; Chorus Accompanist 1.2,3,4; Swing Choir Accompanist 2,3.4: Spanish Club 1. Track 1. FRED MOREHOUSE Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3.4; BB 1,2,3; FB 1,3; Golf 1,3,4; One Acts 3; Class Play 3.4: SC 4; Latin Club 1, Annual 4; Newspaper 2, 3,4. LINDA MORTENSON Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1, Thespians 3. Sec.-Treas. 4; One Acts 2,3, Director 4; Class Play 3,4; Pep Club 1.2,3,4; Latin Club 1, Pres. 2; Annual 2, Co-Editor 3, Editor 4; Class Treas. 2,3; Air Notes 3, 4; NHS 3.4. Diplomas in May Ceremony JIM NELSON Band 1; Chorus 1,2,3; FB 1; One Acts 4. JUDY NEMNICH vb 2.3; Class Play 3.4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Latin Club 1, Sec. 2; Newspaper 1,2,3, Headline Editor 4; Class Vice-Pres. 4. KATHERINE OBRIEN Band 1.2.3.4; Chorus 1.2.3.4; Thespians 3.4; One Act Director 4; Class Play 4, Lead 3; Musical Lead 2.4; Pep Club 1.2,3.4; Latin Club 1. Reporter 2; Newspaper 1,2, Co-Assistant Editor 3, Co-Editor 4, Class Sec. 2, Vice-Pres. 3; Air Notes 3,4; NHS 3.4. DOUGLAS PALSER bb l; FB 1; WR 3; One Acts 4. DEBRA PANNING Chorus 1; Pep Club 1,2,3, Meritarian 4. MARY KAY PERKINS Chorus 1.2.3.4; Swing Choir 3.4; Musical lead 4; One Acts 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2; GAA 1.2,3.4; Latin Club 1; Class Treas. 1; FHA 4; Track 1; All-State 3,4. LINDA PHILLIPS Chorus 1. 2,3,4; Class Paly 3; Pep Club 3. Sec. 4. ALLEN RASMUSSEN Chorus 1.2.3.4. Swing Choir 3.4; BB 1; FB 1.2,3.4; Track 1,2,3; WR 2,3,4; K-Club 1,2,3, Pres. 4; FFA 1,2, Pres. 3, Vice-Pres. 4. SHARON REDDEN Band 1. 2.3; Pep Club 1.2.3. 109 NIKKI REED Pep Club 1; GAA 1.2; FHA 1. KATHY ROBINSON Band 1.2,3.4; Chorus 1.2.3.4; Swing Choir 3.4; One Acts 3; Class Play 3.4; Latin Club 1. Vice-Pres. 2; SC 1,2,3; Pep Club 1.2.4. Vice-Pres. 3; Cheerleader 4; GAA 1, 2.3; Annual 2,3.4. HERB RUTZ Swing Choir 2,3,4; Chorus 1.2,3, Pres. 4; BB 1; FB 1,2,3.4; Track 1,2,3.4; WR 1,2.3; Class Play 3; Musical Lead 3.4; SC 1.2,3. Vice-Pres. 4; K-Club 2,3, Sec. 4; Latin Club 1. Class Motto: The World to LINDA SHELLHAMMER Band 1.2. Sergeant 3, Lieutenant 4; Spanish Club 1 .2; NHS 4. BARBARA SHELTON Band 1,2,3,4; Class Play 4; Pep Club 1,3.4; FHA 1; Student Librarian 4; NHS 4. CHARLOTTA SHIELDS Chorus 1,2,3.4; Swing Choir 3.4; VB 1.2; SC 4; Pep Club 1.2.3.4; Cheerleader 2,3; Spanish Club Sec. 1; Newspaper 1,2; NHS 3, Sec. 4; Track 1. PAULA SMITH gaa 3.4: FHA Public Relation Officer 3.4. JOE SOBIESZCZYK bb l. 2.3,4: FB 1.4; Track 1,3,4; Class Play 4; Latin Club 1.2; K-Club 3. 4; Class Pres. 4. CHERYL STAAB Chorus 1 ; Pep Club 1; Track 1. DAVE STAHL Chorus 2; BB 1,2,3; FB 1.2,3.4; Track 1,2,3; WR 4; K-Club 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Class Treas. 2. WAYNE STIELOW One Acts 4. MARY STRAUB Chorus 2; Small Group 2; Class Play 4; Pep Club 2.3. 110 BACKSTAGE DICK Dudney, Randy Duckworth and LeAnne Halstead prepare to work lights and sound effects during the senior class play. “HOW LONG did you say to beat this?” asks Mary Kay Perkins. Conquer, and We the Conquerors REVA SWAYZE Pep Club 3; FHA 2.3.4. DALE THUMMEL bb 1; WR 2; FFA 2.3.4. Jr. Reporter 1. LARRY TROMPKE Chorus 1.2.3.4; Swing Choir 3,4; BB 1, 2.3; Golf 1.2,3,4; Latin Club 1.2; Class Play 4; Newspaper 4; K-Club 3.4; Band 1.2.3. Sergeant 4. KAREN WAHE Pep Club 1. 2.3; Annual 1; FHA 1. RONALD WALDRON Band 1.2.3.4: Chorus 1.2.3.4: FB 4. RICHARD WALLIN BB 1; FB 1.2.3.4; Track 1,2,3,4; Class Play 4; K-Club 2.3.4. SHERRY WHITAKtR Chorus 1; vb 3; Class Play 3.4; Pep Club 2; GAA 2; FHA 2. SHERRY ANN WILLIAMS Chorus 1.2.3.4; Swing Choir 4; All-State 3. BOB WILSON BB 1; FB 1. 2.3.4; Track 1; WR 2.3.4; K-Club 2.3.4. Underclassmen 1968-69 Our Year To Remember— Eagerness, Adjustment, Maturing Juniors On Ring JUNIORS EXAMINE sample styles before they vote to choose their class ring. Activities and projects seemed to never cease as juniors found themselves involved in the busiest year at high school. Soon after school opened, concession club was organized and the class treasury began to grow. Next a magazine sales drive was started. and juniors solicited buyers throughout Kimball. Decisions on a class ring found them divided and they settled on two styles, oval and square, and then impatiently awaited their arrival. All fall the thought of Prom was in the back of their minds, but as spring arrived it turned into a reality. A theme and colors had to be chosen; decorations planned; and finally a week before the memorable event the gym transformed into a ballroom. That one night held memories of the whole year —all the projects they had completed, all the time spent decorating and planning, all the hopes and dreams that went into that one enchanted evening. 114 Divide Choice RATED IN the top-seilmg category Carol Perry, Mary T h u m m e I, and Susan Heidemann pick out their prizes as sales manager Dean Young watches on. Becky Adams Barb Allen Don Argo Steve Baltes Al Biberos Ellen Bohac Kay Bohac Debbie Bowman Sandra Burback Christie Bymer Frank Carpenter Richard Cederberg Debra Christenson Sonia Coulter Phyllis Cunningham Doug Drake John Eastman Danny Eich Richard Eich Jim Ellison Audrey Erickson Nelson Evans John Ferguson Mark Fields Larry Fleagle Jime Florence Richard Flores Irene Flowers Rebecca Goodman Doug Hafeman Don Hagstrom Rita Halstead 115 Prom Plans Take Many Months 116 COUNTY GOVERNMENT PARTICIPANTS—Seated: Jim Ellison, Susan Medsker, Barb Allen, Wanda Lukas-sen, Jim Watson, Jerry Sparks. Standing: Gary Robin- son, Linda Nelson, Rich Johnson. Ken Holloway. These students were elected by the American History classes as representatives to the annual government day. I 7aren H Hela°De| Sosa nhy e,ae %z h:-;-; Ho««att en ki ec o7?'IOWay 2Dk,r s T'r « GChar Jo7, « re« Kaite n R'c arrT 'h°ff Qene K K, er na Bflthy K.nc Norfeu°lar Loir su inarv!rL,kassen Deb ?e eas r Doug MMeWes Moehr '► to Co '!erry MorSe Jesse Munoe Oonna Nelson Uinaa Nelson Larry Nemn.ch Susan Pomeroy planning and £? y'«-Pre en°trMcn-n« Prom freshen Rich Car°' perry. J?' T' a 'nman s cre. ary Th Pnrne, busy J yJ easurer J £ DEAN YOUNG and Jim Ellison make final tabulations on the juniors magazine drive held in September to earn money for the Prom dance and banQuet. NOON HOUR provides juniors with a good chance to get together and discuss the events of the day before they must return to their afternoon classes. 117 Junior’s Concession Stand Nets Gary Rehmer Bryce Revell Max Revell Gary Robinson Bonnie Shepard Norman Williams Dean Young Orin Yung Lori Rounds Paul Sherrerd Jerry Sparks Carmen Staab Pam Staab David Stairs Jeffery Steward Pete Straub Billee Strauch Sharon Taylor Randy Teasley Donna Thompson Mary Thummel Jerry Trujillo Mike Tuttle Don Walker Jim Watson Maribeth Weigel Tom Wiens Norman Williams 118 Money for Prom MR WILLIAMS and Mr. Ladme. class sponsors, help “MB'S NOT under here sighs Rich Flores. Wanda Lukassen pop popcorn to sell at the evening's Let's try some other place. football game along with candy and pop. CONCESSION CLUB Front Row: Mark Fields. Donna Thompson. Rita Halstead, Maribeth Weigel, Billee Strauch. Tina Inman. Susan Medsker, Mary Thummel, Carol Perry. Back Row: Wanda Lukassen. Becky Adams, Nelson Evans. Linda Nelson, Rich Johnson. Donna Nelson, Susan Heidman. Coral Castor. 119 Sophomores Gain Responsibility PRESIDENT RICHARD Castleberry confers with sophomore class sponsors. Mr. Glassey and Mr. Meyer, before a regular class meeting. CLASS PARENTS. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Juelfs and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Blakeslee, made frequent visits to KCHS to help guide the sophomore class in their activities. Still underclassmen but now one step higher on the totem pole, sophomores returned td KCHS with a feeling of familiarity. This is the year they really became involved in school activities as officers of various clubs and members of the journalism staffs and varsity athletic teams. Throughout the year they diligently ap plied their ingenious ideas and resources to stage a successful Twirp dance. Planning began months before, as a theme was chosen and corresponding decorations were ordered. Then, only hours before the festivities began, they started transforming the student center with yards and yards of crepe paper streamers. Memories of their sophomore year will always include Twirp and a feeling of belonging. NANCV MORTENSON. treasurer; Patti Wackel. vice-president; JoAnn Ebel. secretary; and Richard Castleberry, president got Twirp off with a flying start as they enjoyed being class officers. Craig Adels Daria Anderson Julia Applegarth Bill Arnold Debra Babl LeAnne Baird Ron Begley Kathy Birdsail 120 As They Become Upperclassmen Virginia Biakeslee Sharon Bohac Bill Bourher Nancy Burback Denis Burns Robbie Cannon Lodge Carroll Richard Castleberry Anna Caudillo JoAnne Childress Lonnie Christenson Bill Cox Cynthia Crowder Jill Davis Mike Eatmon Patty Eatmon JoAnn Ebel John Epperson Felix Flores Bruce Frederick Bonme Goodon Jeanne Griffith Don Gueck Larry Halstead 121 Twirp Dance Climaxes Hectic and Busy Week for Sophomores Paul Hansen Karen Heidemann Phillip Heidemann Joan Herboldsheimer William Howard Burton Humphries Eddie Johnson Mark Nachtigal Margaret Nelson Robert Nemnich Calvin Newsom James Newton Mike Noah Barb O’Hare Rick Ohlemeier Bruce Parish Lois Perkins Larry Petersen Steve Petersen Susan Petersen Vicki Phillips Susan Jones Dallen Juelfs Randy Keser Barbara Kind Ernest Klemt Lea Koiar Nadine Lukassen Janet Luther Cindy MacMillan Richard Maestas Patricia Maginnis Cecil McCaughan Gary McKenzie Nan Medsker Peggy Mewes Stoney Minihan Pat Moehr Nancy Mortenson Marshall Mossberg Mary Moul Herman Munoz TWO INGENIOUS sophomores solve the problem to the recovery of lost articles on top of the lockers in the Student Center. LINDA REEMTS reaches for a book from her locker as she hurries to her last class after a busy day. 123 k. Boys Join Varsity Teams, Girls Richard Piercy Mike Poundstone Linda Reemts Debra Schadegg Michael Schadegg Cheryl Schindler Kathy Shelton Teresa Shepard Scott Sherrerd Bill Simmons Cathy Smith Sharon Smith Cindy Sobieszczyk Sherry Southard Donald Stahla Gerald Stahla Rhonda Stahla Paula Stielow Mark Stormberg Rhonda Swayze John Thacker Donna Thummel Richard Toombs Linda Trompke Monica Volkmer Patti Wackel Debra Wahe Jim Wann Steve Watson Debbra Wessels Duane Williams David Wolff Kip Worth Valerie Yelton Gary Zornes 124 Boost Spirit SOPHOMORE PEP club girls take their turn at decorating the student center, boosting our team’s spirit for the upcoming game. LOOKS LIKE our cameraman caught Daria Anderson chewing gum before her teacher did. What will her dentist say? 125 Freshmen Were Bewitched and John Anderson Tom Adams Eddie Avila Karen Balcom David Baltensperger Julia Baltes Glenda Barrett Calvin Bartels Susan Berger Carlotta Biberos Becky Bogert Becky Bohac Johnadeen Bohac Randy Bohac Ed Bowden Carol Bowman Cynthia Box Barbara Bright John Bright Bill Brown Judith Buckle Diana Burns Doug Carlson John Castleberry 126 Bewildered When School Started Starting a new phase of school life, freshmen felt lost and confused at first, but soon they became accustomed to the daily routine and fell into step with the rest of the student body. They took advantage of the opportunities offered them and joined the clubs and activities of KCHS. Studies also occupied much of their time and their class could boast of having the most students on the honor roll. By the end of the year they were well accustomed to high school life and knew that this year had laid the ground work for the future. The thought of returning in the fall as sophomores pleased them, knowing that they no longer would be only freshmen and would not again experience the feeling of complete confusion. RICHARD PERRY, a new member of FFA. competed in the creed speaking contest placing second. GLASS BLOWING ends a busy day for freshman Ed Bowden. “NOW WHAT book do l need?” wonder frosh boys as they go to their lockers between classes, part of the daily routine at KCHS. Monica Christiansen Barry Christophersen Ken Collier James Cox Bernard Culek Jim Culek Gene Dowd Ralph Drake 127 Year New Adjustments Made, Joyce Dudney Tom Eastman Leonard Epperson Pam Evans Donna Farley Dan Ferguson Sandra Fields Harold Fncke Gary Fritzler Bruce Gould Patricia Hake Jim Hansen Loel Hayden Dave Heaton Cheryl Heidemann Duane Heidemann Dennis Hemphill Vicki Hiltibrand Greg Hisey Kay Hoggatt Terry Howard Nora Huggans Ellsbeth Humphries Rick Hurlbut 128 Routine Settles Into Daily Debe Johnson Debra Kallhoff Dan Kantor Karen Kellner Robbie Kellner Duane Kind Patricia Kinmson Gene Klemt Gary Klipp Steve Kuhlman Wes Lamberson Kristy Lockwood Debbie Maas Pat Maestas Harry Morton Pat Moss Les Nelson Sheila Neusbaum Richard Perry Denise Peters Rhonda Phillips Julian Robbins Robert Rose Michelle Rosendahl 129 Frosh Spend Two Tiring Days CLASS SPONSORS, Mr. Guzman and Mr. Kampbell, encouraged the frosh to win the spirit jug. SHORTLY AFTER school started, freshmen elected Mr. and Mrs. John Thacker and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bowman as their class parents at their regular class meetings. The parents sponsored frosh activities. 130 Tom Shepard Vicke Sisson Don Smith Vikke Solberg Darlene Stohla Marlene Stahla Hap Stamn Margaret Straub Sherri Thacker Deborah Titsworth Theresa Volkmer Sherrel Voyles Richard Wendt Diane Wessels David White Mary Ann Williams Ronald Wittrock Peggy Wolff Thom Ziegler on ITED Tests PRESIDENT THOM Ziegler. Secretary-Treasurer Patty Moss, and Vice-President Theresa Volkmer put to use their knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure as they conducted their first class meeting. FRESHMEN APPLIED to become members on the mg. Jim Hansen. Debra Kallhoff. Peggy Wolff. Deborah journalism staffs early in the fall. Seated: Cheryl Heide- Titsworth. Patty Kmmson. David Baltensperger. These mann. Susan Berger. Julia Baltes. Donna Farley. Stand- students were selected to fill staff positions. 131 Faculty 1968-69 Our Year To Remember— Rewards, Anxiety, Wisdom Board Regulates School Policy Mrs. Alice McMichael, Kimball County superintendent of schools, Mr. Vic Ebel, farmer, Mr. Aldon Sobieszczyk, banker, Mr. Ira Blakeslee, businessman, Mr. Melvin Hensley, body shop operator, and Mr. Wayne Robbins, construction contractor, composed the Kimball County High School Board of Education. Mr. Robbins was elected in the fall and took Mr. Hensleys position in January. Responsibility of managing the school has been given to the board whom the patrons of the school district elected. The board of education should be commended for giving their time and interest to promote the best education facility possible for the students of Kimball County and for instituting high standards which are representative of our school system. Officers for the 68-69 school year were: Mr. Ebel, president; Mr. Blakeslee, vice-president; and Mrs. McMichael, board secretary. AT MONTHLY meetings board members contemplate many problems that confront them in the management of KCHS. 134 Mr. Ira Blakeslee Mrs. Alice McMichael Mr. Vic Ebel Mr. Wayne Robbins Mr. Melvin Hensley Mr. Aldon Sobieszczyk Max Hensley Robert Brown Charles Morehouse Administrators Help Students Constantly striving to promote the most practical, modern methods of education into the Kimball schools is the responsibility of Max Hensley, superintendent. Active in civic affairs, he is also an ardent sports fan. Hunting, fishing, and golf are favorite pastimes. Not only does Principal Robert Brown promote the general welfare of the faculty and student body of KCHS, he also serves as athletic director. Scheduling games, hiring officials, and supervising athletic events are also his responsibility as well as keeping KCHS running smoothly. Freshmen and juniors become accustomed to Mr. Morehouse's testing procedure early in the school year, when he administers the ITED tests to them during a two day period. Administering entrance exams many Saturdays during the school year are included in the various duties of counselor Morehouse. Mrs. Marlene Walker, Mrs. Beth Anderson, and Mrs. Marge Carroll handle the secretarial duties for Mr. Hensley, Mr. Brown, and Mr. Morehouse, and assist in keeping student’s records. Mrs. Betty Hinds replaced Mrs. Anderson. 135 Marlene Walker Beth Anderson Marge Carroll Faculty Members Entertain MR. BILL BELMEAR Mr. Belmear. boys physical education teacher, coached wrestling and golf for KCHS and enjoys hunting, swimming, and water skiing. MRS. SHIRLEY BELMEAR Sponsor of Thespians and French Club, Mrs. Belmear taught French I, II, and speech and drama. She likes water sports and reading. MR. ROLAND BERAN Freshman athletic coach. Mr. Beran instructed world history and geography. He enjoys hunting and fishing. MRS. MERCEDA DIETZ Mrs. Dietz contributed much to KCHS in various art projects besides teaching art. Music, collecting antiques and painting are her hobbies. MISS MARIAN DUNLAP As school librarian. Miss Dunlap supervised the student librarians. Crocheting, bowling, driving and reading are among her hobbies. MR. JOHN GLASSEY American and world history instructor, Mr. Glassey sponsored the sophomore class. WOMEN ON KCHS faculty demonstrate their football abilities at a spiritboosting pep rally put on by faculty members. NOT ONLY students enjoy the Homecoming dance but even faculty members. Here Mr. and Mrs. Belmear join in the fun. 136 Students at Pep Rally Skit MISS VIOLA GOLSON Miss Golson, who taught typing. office practice and shorthand and sponsored NHS, keeps follow-ups on former pupils and collects earrings. MR. ED GUZMAN Mr. Guzman commuted from Scottsbiuff each day to teach Spanish I and II and general science. He raises game chickens and enjoys boxing. MR. GARY HALL Mr. Hall, assistant basketball coach and bookkeeping, business law. and economics teacher, enjoys sports. MISS SANDRA HATCH Sewing and interior decorating occupy much of Miss Hatch’s spare time. She taught home economics and sponsored Fha. MR. GEORGE HAUN Cross country, basketball, and track were coached by Mr. Haun who instructed geometry. Algebra II, and senior math. His interests lie in athletics. MRS. DOROTHY HICKMAN Mrs. Hickman, who taught junior and senior English, enjoys knitting and reading. MR. KENNETH KAMPBELL Married last fall, Mr. Kamp-beii's classes were Algebra 9 and mechanical drawing. He also served as sponsor for the freshman class. MALE FACULTY proved that they also have spirit by posing as cheerleaders and leading the student body in several yells. 137 Hobbies MR. BILL LADINE Mr. Ladine. who enjoys golf, taught world history and American Problems, coached the frosh basketball team and sponsored the juniors. MR. WARD MCGOWAN Football, wrestling, and track coach. Mr. McGowan taught general science and biology and sponsored K-Club. He likes to play with his children. MR. HARRY MC NEES Planning band performances and concerts and sponsoring the senior class kept band director Mr. McNees busy. He enjoys golfing in his spare time. MR. DON MEYER Mr. Meyer, sophomore class sponsor, taught biology, regular and honors chemistry. He is widely known for his decorative glass blowing. MRS. JANE MOREHOUSE When not assisting the yearbook. newspaper, or radio staffs. Mrs. Morehouse. English 9 teacher, likes to bowl or ride her bicycle. MRS. FRAN PARMLEY Mrs. Parmley. pep club sponsor. taught English 9 and 11. Care of a pet Mongolian Gerbil occupies part of her time. MR. JOHN PARMLEY Mr. Parmley instructs Vocational Agriculture 1,11,111,1V and advises FFA. Many of his hobbies center around agriculture. MR. WILLIAM RAUERT Shop, vocational skills, and drivers' education teacher. Mr. Rauert raises game birds and keeps bees on the sideline. MISS CAROL ROTH Miss Roth, pep club. GAA. and volleyball sponsor, taught girls physical education classes. She rides in rodeos and bowls. MR. RICHARD STRASHEIM Sophomore English teacher, Mr. Strasheim enjoys keeping horses and dogs on the farm where he lives. MR. GERALD TALLMON Vocal director Mr. Tallmon directed the musical and sponsored several vocal groups and the senior class. He enjoys hunting and fishing. MR. BUFORD WILLIAMS Junior class sponsor and a track coach. Buford Williams enjoys electronics and gardening. He instructed physics and General Math I and II. 138 Mrs. Louise Danielson Mr. Darrell Frank Mr. Aturo Miranda Custodians i Dedicated Personnel Serve KCHS Custodians, Mrs. Louise Danielson, Mr. Darrel Frank, and Mr. Aturo Miranda, kept KCHS in tip top condition. Throughout the day they were seen sweeping, making necessary repairs, or mowing the grass. At night after most of the students and teachers were gone, they were still scrubbing, waxing, or cleaning walls and windows, preparing the building for another day of school. Students and faculty alike owe a big thanks to these dedicated people for keeping our school neat and clean. Open your mouth wide” was a common phrase used by Mrs. Elizabith Eastman as she gave students their yearly medical checkups which included weighing, measuring student’s height, and checking eyes, ears, and teeth. The information was then recorded on the students’ permanent records. Mrs. Eastman, the school nurse, was also on hand to help students who were ill or had been injured and saw that proper medication was administered. Feeding 250 hungry students was the task of Mrs. Ruth Ven-cill and her staff. Mrs. Vencill had to plan and prepare nourishing meals that could be easily served and that contained the foods needed for good health. She and her staff also served many of the school banquets including the prom and band banquets. Mrs. Elizabeth Eastman School Nurse KCHS S Cafeteria STAFF: Mrs. Charlotte Tomich. Mrs. Sarah Stahia. Mrs. Eleanor Hiitibrand. Mrs. Anna Strasheim, Mrs. Helen Kuhlman, and Mrs. Joyce Maxted. 139 Mrs. Ruth Vencill School Lunch Supervisor 1968-69 Our Year to Remember LONGHORN staff members have tried to depict the highlights of 1968-69 on the preceding pages to give you a permanent memory of the school year. We realize we have recorded only a few of many memories, but it is our hope these few will serve as a stimulant to recall many more. We believe that this year has been an exceptional one and hope that in the future when you look back you can smile with satisfaction as YOU REMEMBER 1968-69, truly OUR YEAR TO REMEMBER. 141 Index Abshier. Morris 16.17.27,35,36.38. 45.-46.60.61.62.66.67.68.69.76. 85.90.92.95.96. 104 Mr. Mrs. Wayne Abshier 104 Academics 10-21 Adams. Becky 4 1.44.49,56,88,1 14. 1 19 Adams. Tom 126 Adels, Craig 45.60,75,120 Administration 135 Allen. Barb 27.29.31.34.35.56.42, 44.46.47.49.86. 114,116 Anderson. Beth 135 Anderson, Charlotte 26,29,33.41. 48.90.93.94.96. 104.105 Anderson. Daria 12.120.125 Anderson. Elaine 93 Mr. St Mrs. Harold Anderson 93 Anderson, John 37.64.71,93,126 Anderson. Kathy 104 Anderson. Mike 16.27.35.45,46.48. 55.72.100. 104 . Fern 104 .Julie 120 1 14 35.36.51,65.70. 120 Arnold, Kent 38 Avila. Edd.e 16.30.37.5 1.64.126 Babl. Debra 27.30.33.4 1.47.50.98. 120 Babl. Diana 30,33.35.41,104 Balcom, Lonnie 105 Balcom. Karen 37,126 Ba.rd. LeAnne 27.31.120 Baltensperger. David 31,51.64.71. Appiegarth Applegarth Argo. Don Arnold, Bill 126.131 Baltes. Julia 37.41.44.126,131 Baites. Steve 75,114 Band 30-33 Barrett. Glenda 126 Barrows, Walter 45,60,76.105 Bartels. Calvin 31.51.64,71,126 Bashor. Vickie 29.35,36.42.85,98. 101,105 Basketball 66-71 Begley. Ron 13,30.35.36.60,120 Mr. Jerry Beguin 60 Berger. Susan 16.37,126,131 Mr. Bill Belmear 21.72.73.81.136 Mrs. Shirley Belmear 46,50,136 Mr. Rollie Beran 64.71.80.136 Biberos, Al 115 Biberos, Carlotta 126 Birdsall. Kathy 25.27.30,33.34.36, 39.41.47.50.120 Mr. Ira Blakeslee 120,134 Blakeslee, Virginia 13.27.31.32.35, 36,38.39.42.46.121 Board of Education 134 Bogert. Becky 37,126 Bogert, Don 48.105 Bonac. Becky 31.41.51.55.126 Bohac. Ellen 54.55.115 Bohac. Johnadeen 55,126 Bohac. Kay 51.115 Bohac. Randy 30.64.71.126 Bohac. Sharon 41.121 Bohac, Susan 30.55.105 Bourl.er. Bill 34.36.121 Bourlier, Vern 16.35,36.46.47.48. 86.105 Bowden. Ed 30.126,127 Bowman. Carol 41.44.50.126 Bowman, Debbie 35,42.44.46.49. 85.1 15 Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bowman 130 Box. Cynthia 37,41,57.126 Box. Robert 51.57.106 Bright. Barbara 54.55.126 Bright. John 64.71.126 Brown. Bill 30.37.64.71.81,126 Brown, Brad 106 Mr. Robert Brown 43,99,100,135 Brown, Terrol 31,106 Buckle. Judith 30.4 1.50.126 Burback. Nancy 121 Burback, Sandra 42,1 14 Burns. Denis 121 Burns, Diana 126 Bunner, Jim 106 Bymer. Christie 41.114 Cannon, Jeanne 48.106 Cannon, Robbie 45.61.72,77.96, 121 Carlson, Doug 52,126 Carroll, Lodge 31.60.66,121 Mrs. Marge Carroll 135 Carpenter. Frank 31.32,33.114 Castleberry. John 37,98.126 Castleberry. Richard 20.27,35.36, 38.40.45.46.47.50.60.77.89.120. 121 Castor, Coral 26,30,35.41,119 Caudillo, Anna 51,121 Cheerleader's 42,43 Childress. JoAnne 34.121 Chorus 34-37 Christenson. Becky 19.55,106 Christenson. Debra 55,116 Christenson. Lonnie 65,70,76.121 Christiansen. Monica 30,37.41.127 Christophersen. Barry 127 Cleveland. Dennis 106 Collier. Ken 15,37,64.71.127 Coulter. Sonia 24.42,44.1 15 Cox. Bill 31.45.72.74.121 Cox. James 37.64,71.127 Cox. Joyce 14,31.106 Cross Country 65 Crowder. Cynthia 36,121 Culek. Bernard 37,52.127 Culek. Charles 35.45.52.72.74.106 Culek. Jim 37.52.75.127 Cunningham. Phyllis 51,55.115 Mrs. Louise Danielson 139 Davis. Greg 51.57.106 Davis, Jill 20.33.34.44.121 Davis. Robert 106 Miss Colleen Dewitt 16 Mrs. Merceda Dietz 136 Dowd. Gene 31.33,7 1.101.127 Drake. Doug 45.72,115 Drake. Ralph 127 Duckworth. Randy 106.111 Dudney. Dick 48.66.67.107,111 Dudney. Joyce 37.41,44.128 Mr. Alvin Duis 25 Miss Marian Dunlap 136 Mrs. Elizabeth Eastman 139 Eastman. John 31.32.33,34.114 Eastman. Tom 31.37.52.53.64.128 Eatmon. Mike 60,121 Eatmon. Patty 30.33.44.121 Eatmon, Randy 48.107 Ebel. JoAnn 27.31.33,35.36.41.47, 50.120,121 Ebel. Vic 100.134 Edmunds, Charles 52,107 Eich, Danny 94,114 Eich. Richard 1 14 Ellison. Jim 24.28.29.34,39.46.47, 49,1 14,1 16 Epperson, Charles 28.45.52,107 Epperson. John 36,21 Epperson, Leonard 37,128 Erickson. Audrey 115 Evans. Nelson 30.33,35.36.115,119 Evans. Pam 37.128 Everhart. Judy 31.48.98.107 Faculty 136-138 Farley. Donna 37.41.50.128.131 Ferguson. Dan 52.53.64.75.128 Ferguson, John 13.52,53.115 FFA 52.53 FHA 54,55 Fields. Mark 45.46.49.115.119 Fields. Sandra 37.128 Fleagie. Larry 114 Florence. Jim 31,33.114 Flores. Felix 51.65.76.78.121 Flores. Richard 45.51.72.76.114. 1 19 Flowers, Irene 30,114,128 Football 60-64 Mr. Darrell Frank 139 Frederick. Bruce 27.31,33,50,81. 121 French Club 50 Freshmen 126-131 Fricke, Harold 52.64,128 Fritzler. Gary Frohm, Rita 44.107 GAA 44 Gable. Judy 107 Gehrke. Carolyn 41.44,107 Mr. Jadie Giorgis 64 Mr. John Glassey 15,55,120.136 Golf 8 1 Miss Viola Golson 29,137 Goodon. Bonnie 56.121 Goodon, Clair 13.56.107 Goodman. Rebecca 30,34,50,115 Gould. Bruce 30.37,128 Griffith. Jeanne 35.36.44.121 Gueck, Don 35,121 Mr. Eddie Guzman 51,130.137 Gymnastics Club 57 Haapamemi. Maria 27.28.35,4 1.44. 48.90.93.96.107 Hake. Kathryn 34.41.48.107 Hake. Patricia 3 1.37.4 1. 1 28 Hafeman. Doug 45.52.60.1 15 Hagstrom. Don 16.30.52.53.115 Mr. Gary Hall 20.66.70.137 Halstead, Larry 13,60.121 Halstead. Leanne 48.107.111 Halstead. Rita 4 1.51.115.119 Hansen. Jim 37,52.75.128.131 Hansen. Paul 27.31.122 Happel, Karen 54.55.117 Miss Sandra Hatch 54.137 Mr. George Haun 45.65.66.70,76. 99,13 1 64.72.75.fid. Hleaton. Dave 64.71,128 Heaton, Jim 45.51.61.62.63.66, 68.1 17 Heidemann, Cheryl 51.1 28.131 Heidemann. Dorothy 54.55.117 Heidemann. Duane 64 Herboldsheimer. Joan 35.36.44,122 Heidemann. Karen 34,122 Heidemann. Marilyn 29,35.36.46. 48.104. 108 Heidemann. Paul 89 Heidemann. Phillip 66.122 Heidemann. Steve 52,60.108 Heidemann. Susan 26.29.35.36.46. 49.91.1 15.1 17.1 19 Hendricks. Roland 31.46.49.117 Henrickson, Kathy 108 Mr. Max Hensley 135 Mr. Melvin Hensley 134 Hemphill. Dennis 64,71.80.128 Hernandez, Valerie 117 Mrs. Dorothy Hickman 137 Mrs. Eleanor Hiltibrand 139 Hiltibrand. Penny 108 Hiltibrand. Vickie 55,128 Hisey, Greg 37.64.71.80.128 Hisey. Richard 117 Hoggatt. Belinda 41.55.56,94.117 Hoggatt. Kay 19.41.55.128 Holloway. Ken 116.117 Hopkins. Echo 55.1 17 Howard. Terry 52.71.80.128 Howard. William 27.36.45.65.72, 76.122 Huff. James 117 Huggans, Nora 37,128 Humphries, Burton 70,122 Humphries. Ellsbeth 13,55.128 Hurlbut. Rick 31.37,51.64.71.128 Mr. Mrs. Gar Inman 94 Inman, Tina 30.32,33.34,41.44,46. 49.1 17.1 19 Johnson. Debe 37.129 Johnson. Eddie 27,31,40,51,123 Johnson. Richard 24,34.36.45.60. 76.86.1 16. 1 17,1 19 Jones. Beth 29.104.108 Jones, Susan 17.24.30.33,35.47. 50.98.122 Juelfs. Dallen 35.36.40.45.51.60. 70.122 Mr. Mrs. Stan Juelfs 120.90 Juniors 1 14-1 19 Junior Class Play 49 Kallhoff, Debra 37.50.129,131 Kallhoff. Greg 34,35.45.60.66.67. 69.91.1 17 Mr. Kenneth Kampbell 130,137 Kantor. Dan 64.71.8 1. 1 29 K-Club 45 Reverend Terence Keefe 100 Kelley. Nancy 55,108 Kellner. Karen 129 Kellner. Robbie 37.54,129 Keser, Randy 122 Kiker. Richard 117 Kind. Barbara 55,122 Kind. Duane 129 Kind. Gene 117 Kind. Kathy 54.55,117 Kmnison. Patricia 31.37,129.131 Klemt, Ernest 61,122 Klemt. Gene 37,64,71.129 Klipp. Gary 31.37.64.71.80.129 Klipp. Lavonne 108 Kolar, Barb 41.117 Kolar. Lea 30.34,36.4 1,122 Kuhlman, Steve 37.129 Mrs. Helen Kuhlman 139 Mr. Mrs. Marv Knutsen 104 142 Knutsen, Randall 24,27.28.29,35, 36,45.60.86,90.91.92.94.96.99. 108 Mr Bill Ladme 71.89,119,138 Lamberson. Wes 37.64,71,81.129 I antzer. Norrell 45.60,62.66,86. 94,1 17 Lockwood. Kristy 37.4 1.129 Lollar, Ray 30.117 Lukassen, Nadine 4 1,56.123 Lukatsen, Wanda 35.41.44,56,116, 1 1 7,1 19 Luther, Janet 31.35.122 Maas. Debbie 37.41,129 Moestas. Pat 55,129 Maestas. Richard 122 Magmms. John 31.32,33.46.47.51. 108 Magmms. Patricia 4 1,122 Mathews. Bob 45.48.66.68.69,108 Matthews. Becky 37.4 1.44 Dr. Manley 28.92 Mrs. Joyce Maxted 139 MacMillan. Cindy 30.34,39,43.122 McCaughan. Cecil 45.60.76.122 McDonald. Patricia 34.36.95,108 Mr Ward McGowan 13.45.60.75. 76.86.138 McKenzie. Gary 31,33.34.122 Mrs. Alice McMichaei 134 Mr. Harry McNees 30.105.138 Medsker. Nan 27,35.36.41.50.123 Medsker. Susan 28.35,38.46.49. 88. 1 16.1 17.1 19 Mewes. Debbie 117 Mewes. Peggy 122 Mr. Donald Meyer 120,138 Meyer. Scotty 95 Mmihan. Stoney 35,122 Mr. Arturo Miranda 139 Miranda. Gloria 24.29.35.4 1.48. 51.55.98.108 Munoz, Herman 70.76,123 Munoz. Jesse 13.61.70.96.117 Musical 38.39 Moehr. Doug 65.76.96.117 Moehr. Pat 41.44,56.122 Moore. Mary Kay 30.31.32.33.34, 36.109 Mr. Charles Morehouse 28.135 Morehouse. Fred 24.27,28.35.38. 45.48.60.81.109 Mrs. Jane Morehouse 24.26.96.138 Morse. Jerry 117 Mortenson, Linda 24,29,31,33,40, 4 1.46.48.91.96.98. lOO. 109. 144 Mortenson, Nancy 17,30,33,34,41. 50. 120, 122 Morton. Harry 129 Moss. Pat 30.37.41.44.129.131 Mossberg, Marshall 18.48.52,53, 60.77.122 Moul. Mary 27,35,44.122 Nachtigal. Mark 17.25.28.31,34. 36.47.50.122 Nelson. Donna 25.41.44.49.56.88. 1 17.1 19 Nelson. Jim 109 Nelson. Les 37.64.71,129 Nelson. Linda 44.56.116.117.119. 141 Nelson. Margaret 26.1 22 Nemmch, Judy 26.46.48.98,104. 109 Nemmch. Larry 32.70,117 Nemmch. Robert 18.45,52,53.61. 70.122 Neusbaum, Sheila 129 Newsom. Calvin 69.122 Newton, James 61.122 NHS 29 Noah. Mike 34.36.45,60.66.70,77. 78.122 O'Brien, Katherine 26.29.31.33.34, 38.40.46.48.96.98. 100.107.109 O'Hare. Barb 28.43.123 Ohlemeier. Rick 27.31.33,34.122 Mrs. Jerri Ohlman 98 One Acts 47 O'Nele. Colleen 35 O'Nele. Patty 37 Paiser. Jim 97.109 Panning. Debra 41,109 Paper 26.27 Mrs. Fran Parmely 16.41.138 Mr. John Parmley 18.52.53,138 Parish. Bruce 35.45.61.122 Patterson. Rhonda 34.117 Pep Club 4 1 Perry. Carol 34.36.41.115.117.119 Perry, Richard 37,52.75.1 27.129 Perkins, Lois 35.4 1,122 Perkins. Mary Kay 34.36.38.4 1 44 46.48.55.85.86.90.95.100.109. ’ Personnel 139 Peters. Denise 37,129 Petersen. Larry 122 Petersen. Steve 61,76,122 Petersen. Susan 34.41.44.122 Phillips. Linda 35.4 1.109 Phillips, Rhonda 37.129 Phillips, Vicki 34.35.36.41.123 Pomeroy. Susan 117 Poundstone. Mike 35.45.51.60.76. 124 Radio 40 Raeurt. Becky 95 Mr. William Rauert 138 Rasmussen. Al 34.35.36.45.52.53. 60.72.74.85.92.94. 109 Redden. Sharon 109 Reed. Nikk. llO Reemts. Linda 16.17.27.34.36.41, 47.50,123,124 Rehmer, Gary 1 18 Revell, Bryce 45.1 18 Revell. Max 34.36.39.45.65.66.69. 1 18 Robbins. Julian 37.45.65.71.80. 129 Mr. Wayne Robbins 134 Mr. Mrs. Ed Robinson 94 Robinson. Gary 31,65,116.118 Robinson. Kathy 16,25.31.35.36. 42.46.48,90.95.99. 1 10 Rose. Robert 64.72.80.129 Rosendahl. Michelle 28.37.4 1,44. 129 Miss Carol Roth 4 1.44.56,1 38 Rounds, Lori 118 Mr. Ed Royalty 60 Rtuz. Herb 28.34.36.39.45.60.63. 76.78.85.92.96. 1 10 Mr. Lou Saban 92 Mr. Scarelle 84 Schadegg. Debra 124 Schadegg. Michael 125 Schindler, Cheryl 36.41.51,125 Secretaries 135 Senior Class Play 48 Seniors 102-111 Sharp, Bob 95 Shellhammer. Linda 29,30,32,33, 1 lO Shelton, Barbara 29.30.33.48.110. 141 Shelton, Kathy 124 Shepard. Bonnie 118 Shepard. Tom 64,1 30 Shepard, Teresa 124 Sherrerd. Paul 12.28.29.3 1.32.33. 34.46.47.49.86.98.1 18 Sherrerd. Scott 31.33.35,77.124 Shields. Charlotta 28.29.34.35.36. 84.85. 1 lO Mr. Don Shimp 48 Simmons. Bill 124 Sisson. Vicki 31.37.41.130 Smith. Cathy 34.125 Smith. Don 37.64.81.130 Smith. Paula 44.55,56.110 Smith, Sharon 125 Smithey. Bob 70 Mr. Aldon Sobieszczyk 134 Sobieszczyk. Cindy 30.41.124 Sobieszczyk. Joe 45.48.66.68. 69.76.79.90,104. 1 lO Solberg, Vikke 28.31.37.41.130 Sophomores 120-125 Southard. Sherry 28,30.35.38.43, 46,55.125 Mr. Tom Southard 99 Spanish Club 51 Sparks, Jerry 45.49,60,62.76.96. 1 16.1 18 Staab, Carmen 118 Staab, Cheryl 1 lO Staab, Pam 118 Stahl. Dave 45.60.110 Stahla, Darlene 30,37,41,44.130 Stahla, Donald 124 Stahla. Gerald 124 Stahla. Marlene 30,37,41.44.130 Stahla. Rhonda 125 Mrs. Sarah Stahla 139 Stairs. David 34.45.52.72.73.74. 76.79. 1 18 Stamn. Hap 75.131 Steward. Jeffery 118 St.elow. Paula 4 1.44.54.55.125 Stielow, Wayne 1 lO Stormberg, Mark 25,31,33,34.35, 50.75.81.124 Mrs. Anna Strasheim 139 Mr. Richard Strasheim 16.138 Straub. Margaret 130 Straub. Mary 1 lO Straub, Pete 118 Strauch. Billee 35.41.44.56,118. 1 19 Student Council 28 Swayze. Reva 55, 111 Swayze. Rhonda 55.125 Miss Linda Swigert 55 Taylor. Sharon 118 Mr. Jerry Tallmon 35.57,138 Teasley, Randy 45.61.76.118 Teen Scenes 82-101 Mr. and Mrs. John Thacker 130 Thacker. John 61.124 Thacker. Sherri 37.41.130 Thespians 46 Thummel. Dale 52,1 1 1 Thummel. Donna 124 Thummel. Mary 41.44.49.115.118. 1 19 Thompson. Donna 4 1.51.118.119 Titsworth, Deborah 41.130.131 Mrs. Charlotte Tomich 139 Toombs. Richard 31.33,75.125 Track 76-80 Trompke. Larry 27,31.32.33.35.36. 45.48.55.81.99.1 1 1 Trompke. Linda 30.34.36,41.44. Trujillo, Jerry 45,65,72.73.76.96. 1 18 Tuttle. Mike 52,118 Dr. Umberson 89 Mrs. Ruth Vencill 139 Volkmer. Monica 12,124 Volkmer. Theresa 98.130,131 Volleyball 56 Voyles. Sherrel 37,41.44.130 Wackel. Patti 15.27,30.33.35,36. 41.50.87,120,124 Wahe, Debra 56,124 Wahe. Karen 111 Waldron. Ron 31,34.61,111 Walker, Don 52.1 18 Mrs. Marlene Walker 135 Wallin. Rich 45,48,60.77.78.79.111 Watson. Jim 45.49.61.62.85.116. 1 18 Wann, Jim 30,124 Weigel. Mar.beth 41.51.118.119 Wendt. Richard 130 Wessels. Debbra 55.125 Wessels. Diane 37.55.131 Whitaker. Sherry 48.111 White. David 130 Miss Wiechert 88 Wiens, Tom 31.34.45.60.70.81.118 Mr. Buford Williams 13.76,119.138 Williams. Duane 124 Williams. Mary Ann 130 Williams. Norman 1 19 Williams, Sherry 36. Ill Wilson. Bobby 45.51.60,62.111 Wittrock. Ronald 130 Wolff. David 31,33.35,36.124 Wolff. Peggy 37.41.130.131 Worth. Kip 124 Wrestling 72-75 Yearbook 24.25 Yelton, Valerie 124 Young. Dean 26.29.3 1,33,34.39. 46.47,49.86,1 19 Yung, Lyle 1 19 Yung. Orin 119 Ziegler. Thom 1.31.37.64.71,130. 131 Zornes. Gary 125 143 Thank You STAFF EXPRESSES GRATITUDE to those who were tolerant to inconveniences and interruptions, which so often were a part of the preparation of this book. Space does not allow the listing of all individuals involved, we know who you are, you know who you are, and we hope you will accept our sincere thanks for your efforts in keeping alive memories of KCHS 1968-69. .....................EDITOR, LINDA MORT- ENSON PREPARES the final pages for mailing relieved that the “big job is completed but slightly nostalgic now that the work room is silent, the typewriters are covered, the desk is cleared . . . for in spite of the immense responsibility which rests upon an editor’s shoulders, the memories of working together with her staff so that a permanent record of a wonderful year can live on, reminds her once again to repeat a word she has so often used throughout the year—THANK YOU—THANK YOU EVERYONE. 144