Kramer High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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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-

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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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leader in the football season. In December the juniors held their Sports Rally, using Fiesta as the theme, at which Mary Jane Stillinger and Richard! Bonk were crowned King and Queen of Sports. December 6 and 7 the Cream of the Crop presented the three act comedy One Foot in Heaven. This was another precedent established by the Class as the Senior Play had been presented in the spring in preceding years. Other precedents which were initiated by the Class of '50 were a public speaking course, and Career Day-April 5--for all Platte County sen- iors. Marylyn and Carylyn Buss and Ellen Marty were awarded State Homemaking Degreesg Nancy Smith won a scholarship to Grinnell Collegeg and Adrianne Ellefson received Honorable Debonair RONALD SAALFELD was mainly inter- ested in sports and actively participated in Football 11-2-3-45, Basketball 11-2-3-45, Track 11-2-3-455 C Club 13-455 Choir 11-2-35 President 135, Boys' Glee Club 11-2-355 Student Council 1455 and Annual Staff 145 Basketball-Track Editor. ZITA SANDERS, capable and clever, showed in- terest in Booster Club 12-3-455 Y-Teens 12-355 Dramatics 11-255 Discoverer Staff 13-45 Special Features Editor5 and Commercial Club 13-45. MERRITT 1 Spade 5 SCHARNWEBER, Kramer High's high-scoring center, besides being active in Basketball 11-2-3-45, Football 13-45, and Track 125, was interested in C Club 12-3-455 Choir 11-2-3-45, and Boys' Glee Club 11-2-35. Tranquil WILMA SCHILD worked assiduously in Y-Teens 1155 Chorus 11-25, Girls' Glee Club 13-455 Com- mercial Club 13-455 and the Senior Office Force. Energetic LOIS SCHLEGEL, exceptionally talented in muisc and dramatics, was an asset to the Booster Club 11-255 Y Teens 11-25 Vice-President 1255 Chorus 115, Choir 12-3-45, Girls' Glee Club 12-3-45 President 135, Triple Trio 135, Mixed Octet 1455 Annual Staff 145 Assistant Advertising Managerg Commercial Club 1455 Discoverer Staff 13-45 Advertising Manager5 and the Senior Class Play. Lois was also an attendant to the Homecoming Queen in her senior year, MARIE ANN SCHMIT, possessed of a pleasant manner, was a member of Chorus 11-2-355 Commercial Club 13-455 FHA 11-255 and the Senior Office Force. Resourceful EVELYN SCHREIBER found time for Booster Club 13-455 Y-Teens 13-455 Chorus 115, Choir 13-45, Girls' Glee Club 12-3-45, Mixed Octet 1455 Com- mercial Club 13-455 FHA 11-2-355 and the Senior Office Force. Subdued but good-natured ROBERTA SCHULTZ was interested in Booster Club 1355 Gym 11-2-355 and Commercial Club 145. RAYMOND SEIDEL, stalwart and dependable with a ready smile for everyone, was an ardent worker in Hi-Y 12-3-45 Sergeant at arms 1455 C Club 11-2-3-455 Football 11-2-3-45, Track 115, Student Manager 115, Gym 11-255 Boys' Glee Club 11-2-35, Choir 1455 Annual Staff 145 Sports Editor5 and was a Shop Foreman 13-45. Magnanimous NANCY SMITH gave her time gen- erously to accompanying Choir 12-3-45, Girls' Glee Club 12-3-45, Sextet 125, and Triple Trio 135. Nancy was Co-Editor of the Discoverer 13-45 and was a mem- ber of Booster Club 11-2-355 Y-Teens 11-2-3-45 Cabinet 12-45, President 135, State Y-Teen Council 1355 Student Council 145 Treasurer5 and was Secretary-Treasurer 115. DOROTHY SNYDER, cheerful and always willing to aid in any task, took part in Y-Teens 1255 Chorus 11-2-355 and Commercial Club 145. Complaisant DOROTHY SPECK selected Booster Club 13-455 Y-Teens 11-2-355 Chorus 115, Choir 145, Girls' Glee Club 12-3-45, Triple Trio 1455 and Commercial Club 13-45 as her main interests. MARGARET STEVENS, ever ready to give service found time to participate in Booster Club 12-3-455 Y- Teens 12-3-45 Cabinet 1355 Dramatics 13-455 Gym 1255 Commercial Club 1455 and FHA 12-3-45. Margaret came to Kramer from St. Bonaventures in her sophomore year. Vivacious MARY JANE 1 Janie 5 STILLINGER was always busy with Booster Club 11-2-355 Y-Teens 11-2-3-45 Vice-President 1455 Dramatics 1155 Chorus 115, Girls' Glee Club 11-2-3-455 Annual Staff 145 Co-senior Editor5 Gym 1155 Commercial Club 13-455 the Senior Office Force5 and was Queen of Sports at the 1949 Sports Rally. R Saalfeld Z. Sanders M. Scharnweber W. Schild L. Schlegel 1V1, Schmit E. Schreiber Schultz R. Seidel N. Smith D. Snyder D. Speck M, Stevens M. Stillinger