Kramer High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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E. Marty J. Muhle . 'X Ng: ..V . -I . 'fx-5 rf 11-,, A . - 1 -J J A J 1 xi sl 1 -'i L .5 3. X X.: if M. Melliger D. Menke R. Micek T. Miller H. Morlok J. Morrow A V. Muhle R. Murphy R. Nickolite R. Nosal J. Oehlrich U. Olson T ELLEN MARTY, serene and dependable in all undertakings, was an active member of Chorus 1135 Choir 13-435 Commercial Club 13-43 Executive Board 1435 F. H. A. 11-2-3-43 News Reporter 1335 Student Council Representative 1435 Junior Librarians 12-33 Secretary 1335 and the Senior Office Force. MILTON MELLIGER, whose interests centered around baseball, found time also for Gym 13-43 and Football 143. He came to Kramer High in his junior year from St. Bon's. DWAYNE MENKE, quiet and composed, took part in Boy's Glee Club 12-3-435 Gym 1435 and F. F. A. 11-2-3-43. The 'Frankie Carle of Kramer High, RICHARD MICEK, varied his interests in Hi-Y 1435 C. Club 12-3-435 Annual Staff 143 Football Editor5 Discoverer Staff 13-43 Sports Editor5 Gym 11-235 Football 11-2-3-435 Basketball 11-235 Track 1135 and was Treasurer 123. THOMAS MILLER displayed his versatility in the musical and photographic fields and also found time for Hi-Y 12-3-43 Secretary 133, Vice-President 1435 Choir 11-2-33, Boy's Glee Club 11-2-3-435 Drum Major 13-43, Band President 1435 Annual Staff 143 Photographer: Discoverer Staff 13-43 Photographer5 Student Council 143 Editor5 and Treasurer 133. Fun-loving HELEN MORLOK proved her ability for leadership by her efficiency as President of Com- mercial Club 143 and as a member of the Club 133. She devoted much time also to Booster Club 13-435 Chorus 11-23, and Girls' Glee Club 13-43. JOAN MUI-ILE, sweet and lovable, enjoyed the following activities: Booster Club 13-435 Dramatics 1135 Chorus 123, Girls' Glee Club 13-435 Commercial Club 13-43 Vice President 1435 and was Homecoming Queen in her senior year. Calm and collected, VIRGINIA MU!-ILE was en- rolled in the Commercial Course and found time for Chorus 11-235 Commercial Club 1435 and F.H.A. 11-23. ROSE 1 BUBBLES 3 MURPHY, well known for her quiet personality, worked diligently in Y-Teens 12-3-43 Cabinet 1435 Gym 1135 Commercial Club 13-43 Executive Board 1435 Student Council 1335 Junior Li- brarians 12-3-43 President 1335 and was Secretary 123. ROBERT 1 NICK 3 NICKOLITE brought glory to Kramer High School when he received the honor of being named All-State End in his senior year. He par- ticipated in C Club 12-3-435 Football 11-2-3-43, Basket- ball 11-2-3-43, Track 11-2-3-435 Boys' Glee Club 123, Choir 12-3-435 Discoverer Staff 13-43 Circulation Man- ager5 and was a Shop Foreman 143. Devilish ROBERT NOSAL added mirth to Choir 12-33, Boys' Glee Club 11-2-335 Senior Class Play5 and Gym 11-23. JAYNE OEHLRICH. who was everybody's friend and an expert on the dance floor, added pep to Boost- er Club 11-2-335 Y-Teens 11-235 Chorus 11-23, Choir 143, Girls' Glee Club 13-43 Secretary 143, Triple Trio 1435 and Commercial Club 143. Pert and saucy DONNA OLSON came to Kramer High School from Fremont in her sophomore year. JOHN MORROW, clever and comical, added zest to Hi-Y 12-3-435 C Club 11-2-3-435 Choir 143, Boys' Glee Club 11-2-3-435 Gym 11-23, Football 11-23, Basketball 1135 She took part in Booster Club 13-435 Chorus 123, Girls' Glee Club 13-435 Commercial Club 1435 F.H.A. 1235 Y- Teens 1235 and was Attendant for Homecoming Queen and was Student Manager 11-2-3-43. 143. centrated was the Sports Rally, held December 2, with At the Circus as the theme. The Class set a precedent by giving their Sports Rally in the early winter instead of in the spring, Merritt Scharnweber served as Master of Ceremonies as Jerry Lane and Don Hasselbalch were crowned King and Queen of Sports, and Peggy Lane served as the Attendant representing the Buds . At this Sports Rally several new features were initiated, and many hours were spent planning and carry- ing out the various projects. But the work on the Sports Rally seemed easy when the work was be- gun on the Prom! First the theme, decorations, programs and invitations, food, and entertainment had to be decidedg then, on March 26, the actual decorating began with the use of fireproof paper for the first time. The HBig Nightn was April 22, and the theme- My Blue Heaven -was por- trayed, in predominantly blue decorations. Besides these two main events, the Buds were in charge of the decorations for the Commencement exercises. The Choir, under the direction of Mr. '1Pete Jenkins, participated for the first time in the Baccalaureate services. Nancy Smith brought fame to the journalism class by winning a prize in an editorial contest sponsored by the Tuber- culosis Associationg and, when the Class took over the Discoverer,' at the semester, Nancy Smith and John Barrett were chosen co-editors, and Margaret Borneman was selected business manager, Merna Ingold was elected head cheerleader, and many members of the Class were outstanding as officers in various organizations-Carylyn Buss in FHA5 Nancy Smith and Lois Andrews in Y- Teensg Tom Miller in Hi-Y, 1Tom was also selected Drum Major for the Band35 Willis Klug and Kenneth Osten in FFA5 Margaret Borneman, Rose Murphy, Luetta Korte, Eleanor Finley, and Ellen

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Demure DELORES KYLIUS devoted much of her time to her Commercial Course and took part in Booster Club 12-3-45, Y-Teens 12-353 Choir 12-3-45, Girls' Glee Club 11-2-3-453 Triple Trio 1353 Discover- e15Stafl' 13-453 News Reporterg and Commercial Club 1 . Attractive PEGGY LANE took Kramer High School by storm in her junior year when she arrived from Omaha. She was an asset to Booster Club 13-45, President 1453 Dramatics 1353 Choir 1453 Girls' Glee Club 1453 and Drill Team 145. Peg was an attendant to the King and Queen of Sports 135. WAYNE LANGE, modest and dependable, display- ed interest in Chorus 115, Choir 11-25, Boys' Glee Club 11-253 Gym 1153 Shop Foreman 1453 and Student Coun- cil 145, President Artistically inclined RONALD FIFI LASSEK was enrolled in the College Prep Course and partici- pated in Boys' Glee Club 13-45, and Band 11-2-3-45. DONNA 1 Louse 5 LAUSTEN was active in the Commercial Department and was at the head of her typing classes. She divided her time among the fol- lowing: Y-Teens 11-25, Pianist 1253 Choir 145, Girls' Octet No. 1 1453 Band 11-2-3-45, Pep Band 11-2-3-453 Annual Staff 145 Typistg and Commercial Club 13-45. Impertinent ROBERT LEMMERMAN always kept his classes roaring and found time for C-Club 13-453 Boys' Glee Club 11-2-3-453 Band 11-2-3-45, Pep Band 11-2-453 Senior Class Play and Basketball 11-2-35. Companionable ANITA LOSEKE was interested in the Commercial Course and found time for Chorus 11-25, Choir 1453 Girls' Glee Club 13-453 and Commer- cial Club 13-45. . ' ' Fun-loving MARIETTA LOVELESS, whose home town is Richland, excelled in her Commercial studies and was an asset in Chorus 11-25, Girls' Glee Club 1353 Commercial Club 13-453 and the Senior Office Force. CHARLES 1 Skip 5 LOWRY, Kramer High's Star on Wheels, took time from his roller skating to par- ticipate in Hi-Y 13-453 Discoverer Staff 13-45 Adver- tising Assistant3 Senior Class Play3 Gym 11-25, Basket- ball 115, and Track 115. Impish PAUL LUCHSINGER devoted most of his time to his Voc Ag course but also took part in Gym 11-2-3-45, and F. F. A. 11-2-3-45. LaVERN LUESCHEN, with his taciturn manner was an important part of his Voc Ag classes and of Choir 12-35, Boy's Glee Club 11-2-3-453 Gym 11-25, Bas- ketball 115, Track 11-253 and F. F. A. 11-2-3-45. GALYE LUSCHE, remembered for his mirthful ways, took a Voc Ag course and participated in Gym 11-2-3-45, and F. F. A. 11-2-3-45. Vivacious MARILYN 1 Mac 5 MCCARTY, noted for her originality, applied this talent to Booster Club 12-3-453 Y-Teens 11-2-353 Dramatics 1153 Choir 1353 Discoverer Staff 13-45 Typist3 Gym 11-253 Commercial Club 13-45 Executive Board 1453 Student Council 145 Secretaryg Junior Librarians 133 and the Senior Office Force. Expressive GENENE MARTIN, who was very tal- ented in music, was a vital part of Y-Teens 11-2-35 Cabinet 1353 Choir 12-3-45, Girl's Glee Club 12-35, Small Group Accompanist 13-453 Band 11-2-3-45, Flute Quar- tet 115, Flute Trio 12-3-453 Annual Staff 145 Organiza- tion Editorg and was Student Director for the Senior Class Play. As Sprouts they were led by John Kaveney-President, Margaret Borneman-Vice-Presi dent, Rose Murphy-Secretary, and Richard Micek-Treasurer. The death of Mr. Bitner- Superintendent of Schools-in April was a terrible shock to the whole school and his loss was deeply felt by everyone. The Class of '50 became more prominent in many of the school activities that year. Merna lngold and Delbert Weber distinguished themselves on the cheer-leading squadg Ethel Clark and Lois Arndt joined the Band as majorettes. Several members of the Class took a more active part in the Music Departments3 Nancy Smith and Torn Miller became accompanists for various music groups, and Lois Schlegel, Don Welch, and Bob Johannes joined small vocal groups. Two members of the Class won 'Superior at the District Music Contest-Donna Lausten with a piccolo solo and Tom Miller with a piano solo. Bob Nickolite, Dick Micek, Ray Seidel, and John Morrow earned the coveted C , That year some of the Sprouts displayed their leadership qualities: Merna Ingold-Vice-President of Booster Clubg Lois Schlegel-Vice-President, and Adri- anne Ellefson-Treasurer of Y-Teens3 Carylyn Buss-President, and Lois Andrews-Secretary of Junior Librarians. Several others served on the Cabinets of various organizations. Marylyn Buss won first prize in the state D. A. R. cotton dress contest. Ethel Clark and Delbert Weber repre- sented the Sprouts as the Sports King and Queen's attendants at the Sports Rally, March 9. The freshmen entertained the Class at the annual Freshman-Sophomore Hop, April 30, at which a Spike Jones Band was the main entertainment. At last, as Buds, they became upperclassmeng and those who were given the important task of leading the Class that year were Don Welch--President, Adrianne Ellefson-Vice-President, Eleanor Finley-Secretary, and Tom Miller-Treasurer. The first big project on which they con- 1

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Ah, to be back in Junior High! These glam- l e , 6 Borneman, Donna Lausten, Mac McCarty, Mickey Dakeg and seated in front is Lois Schlegel. Agreeable HARLAN OSBORN'S activities were Gym 11-23, Football 12-33, and Basketball 113. KENNETH OSTEN, buoyant and full of bright re- marks, took a Voc Ag Course and Gym 113, Football 113 and FFA 12-3-43 Reporter 133, Secretary 143. LORRAINE PIER, always willing to help and at- tentive to any tasks assigned to her, participated in Y-Teens 1133 Chorus 11-233 and Commercial Club 13-43. Competent ALI-'REDA PLUGGE has shown effi- ciency in Y-Teens 12-3-43 Cabinet 13-433 Band 11-2-3-43 Secretary 1433 Annual Staff 143 Assistant Business Manager3 Discoverer Staff 13-43 Editor of Page 13 Commercial Club 13-43 Secretary-Treasurer 1433 and Student Council 133. JOAN RAMBOUR, well-liked for her friendly and entertaining personality, took part in Booster Club 1433 Y-Teens 11-233 Band 11-2-333 the Senior Playg and was Vice-President 143. H. Osborn K. Osten L. Pier A Plugge J. Rambour J. Robertson R. Roelle L Ross 44 .1 ,P ' f Remembered for being cheerful and full of zest, JACK ROBERTSON engaged in the followin-g activi- ties: C Club 1433 Gym 123, Football 11-2-3-43, Basket- ball 11-3-43, Track 1333 and was a Shop Foreman 143. RICHARD ROELLE, talented in both drawing and music, found time for Choir 11-2-3-433 Boys' Glee Club 11-2-3-433 Boys' Octet 13-43Q Mixed Octet 1433 and Com- mercial Club 13-43. Petite and neat LOU ANN ROSS was efficient in Booster Club 12-3-433 Y-Teens 11-2-333 Chorus 113, Choir 143, Girls' Glee Club 1433 Annual Staff 43 Assistant Edi- torg Commercial Club 13-43 Executive Boardg Junior Librarians 12-333 Vice-President 1133 and the Senior Class Play. Marty in Junior Librariansg and Maureen Goede in Booster Club. Several boys earned their let- ters, thereby becoming members of the C Club. Lois Andrews and Torn Miller represented Kramer High at Girls' and Boys, States in June. One of the most important achievements of that year was the institution of Kramer High's Student Council, which has accomplished many things toward bettering the school. In looking back over these past three years, the Cream of the Crop has realized how in- valuable these experiences have been in reaching the final stage of maturity. The pilots selected to lead the Class in its senior year were Robert Thielen - President, Joan Rambour-Vice-Presi- dent, Luetta Korte-Secretary, and Carroll Krumland-Treasurer. The Class had the honor of having one of its members-Joan Muhle-elected Kramer High's first Football Homecoming Queen. Her Attendants were Lois Schlegel, Doris Gertsch, Donna Olson, and Lois Arndt. Merna Ingold and Delbert Weber were again members of the cheerleading squad, and Delbert served as head cheer-