Litchfield High School - Trojan Yearbook (Litchfield, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1974 volume:

SIGNS OF CHANGE TROJAN 1974 LITCHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL LITCHFIELD, NEBRASKA GLIMPSES . . . PAGE 63 The Annual Staff wishes to present this yearbook, Trojan 1974, to fellow student body members, faculty members, parents, and members of the community. A SIGN OF PROGRESS On May 2, 1973, the voters of District 15, Sherman County, passed a bond issue propos- ing the construction of needed facilities at the Litchfield Public School. A gymnasium, three elementary classrooms, and a music room were included in the floor plan. During the summer of 1973, we watched as the old playground was leveled and prepared for the beginning of con- struction. In the early fall, the cement was laid and the steel was raised. Then, slowly but surely, the walls enclosed the steel skeleton. With many delays and continued hard work, we have watched our dreams become a reality. 4 STOP AND GO LIFE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY The average student encounters many decisions daily, which he must yield to. These decisions include, Should I throw the soggy spit wad now, while the teacher s back is turned, or throw it away ; and Should I bring out the old football to have a hardy game with the kid across the table and risk having it taken, or put it away and wait until after school? Many intellectual decisions are also made in a normal school day. Among these are, Does my neighbor have the right answer to question 21, or perhaps he s too dumb to know the right answer himself ; or Should I write this report for extra credit so I could make the honor roll, or is it really worth it? These are just a few activities in the daily life of a student. 6 7 01 NOIJLDV NI SlNHaniS SENIORS OF 1974 KRISTY JO BREWER DARWIN ENNIS FREAD PEGGY JEANNE HIRD PEGGY LYNN FLETCHER CHARLES HOWARD BACUS SHEILA MARIE KWIATKOWSKI CONNIE JOLENE MASON DEBRA DIANE PREDMORE JERRY MICHAEL HOFFMAN GARY LEE HURT SENIORS OF 1974 JERRY MARRIAN ROLFS MEYER BRYCE DONALD RIESSLAND RODNEY ALLEN SNOW VICKI SUSAN SENFF 14 GEORGE LAWRENCE REITZ RANDALL ROY SWELEY DENNIS CRAIG UNICK SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS WERE: president-Sheila Kwiatkowski, vice president-Bryce Riessland, secretary- Chuck Bacus, treasurer-Kristy Brew- er, student council-George Reitz and Peg Hird, news reporter-Connie Mason. Class sponsors-Mr. Robert Smith and Mr. Kenneth Shultz. Cho- sen for representatives to 1973 Boys State and Girls State were Chuck Bacus and Kristy Brewer, respectively. RONALD ROY SWELEY BRENT ERROL WILSON 15 JUNIORS Susie Albers Mark Albrecht Penny Becker Gladys Best Terry Baumbach Jo Ann Brewer Randy Chloupek Mike Hawley Bruce Hird Brad Howard Cindy Knepper Jeanne Kohls Barry Kramer Joyce Kucera Mitchell Lewis Karen Lucas Tom Moore Robyn Rasmussen Becky Reitz Mary Rolfsmeyer John Schall Carleen Siegel Judy Unick Mick Unick Marvin Veeder The cafeteria is a NO PASSING ZONE for the Juniors at lunchtime. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS WERE: president-Mark Al- brecht, vice president-Randy Chloupek, secretary-Judy Unick, treasurer- Cindy Knepper, student council- Susie Albers and Mitchell Lewis, news reporter-Jeanne Kohls. Class Sponsors-Ms. Doris Elifritz and Mr. James Janski. LITCHFIELD MARKET MEAT PROCESSING PH.446-2225 16 SOPHOMORES Jeff Fellers Jana Fread Joe Lucas Larry Mason Michele Nelson Vicky Schall David Siegel Kathy Unick Dick Wardyn Sophomore boys working on Homecoming signs for the wall decorating contest. The Sophomore class won first place. Sophomore class officers were: president-Vicky Schall, vice president-Michele Nelson, secretary-treasurer-Da- vid Siegel, student council-Kathy Unick and Joe Lucas. Class sponsor-Mrs. Marsha Jensen. SKOCHDOPOLE AGENCY INC. RAVENNA, NEBRASKA FARM LOANS — REAL ESTATE — INSURANCE G. A. RASMUSSEN PLEASANTON, NEBRASKA PH. 388-2708 17 FRESHMEN Myron Beck Jinnie Becker Henry Fletcher Carolyn Fisher Jim Goodner Eddie Hammond Steve Hawley Debbie Knepper Michelle Lewis Bette Lovitt John Lucas Elaine Macjewski Sandy Parrish Peter Reitz Cindy Reynolds Steve Reynolds Barbara Rolfsmeyer Brad Slocum Sidney Snow Marla Tolle Robyn Unick Virgil Veeder FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS WERE : president-Jim Goodner, vice president- John Lucas, secretary-Sid Snow, treasurer- Michelle Lewis, Student council-Peter Reitz and Robyn Unick. Class sponsor was Mr. William Hauschild. 18 HAND WELL COMPANY PLEASANTON, NEBRASKA PH. 388-2481 LAMMERS LAND LEVELING PLEASANTON.NEBRASKA PH. 388-2481 SEVENTH GRADE Front Row, Left to Right: Janet Thompson, Darrell Schall, Greg Hoffman, Jeff Lucas, Kevin Parrish, Melody Wilson. Second Row, Left to Right: Lori Lewis, Jan Fellers, Joan Reynolds, Amy Albrecht, Jill Sweley, Annette Schall. EIGHTH GRADE Front Row, Left to Right: Joe Sekutera, Marty Albrecht, Scott Krotz, Jerry Lucas, Brent Howard, Brian Slocum. Second Row, Left to Right: LaVon Fieldgrove, Jackie Fellers, Brenda Unick, Daine PLEASANTON GRAIN CO. PLEASANTON. NEBRASKA PH. 388-2081 Wardyn, Craig Fread, Danny Lewandowski. Third Row, Left to Right: Lisa Lewis, Emma Howard, Dottie Fread, Karen Riessland, Bernadette Kieborz, Linda Woolery. LITCHFIELD CO-OP LITCHFIELD. NEBRASKA PH. 446-2366 SIXTH GRADE Front Row, Left to Right: David Kwiatkowski, Dennis Mattox, Brenda Slocum, Diane Sekuter, Stacey Unick Dori Slocum, Tammy Siebke. Back Row, Left to Right: Randy Lucas, Rick Hoover, Terry Kratzer, Kay Lewan- dowski, Jean Wardyn, Mike Reynolds, Kim Unick, Monty Woolery. FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADE Fifth Grade Seated, Left to Right: Jim Lucas, Mark Lewis, Craig Fread, Susan Parrish, Vesta LeFever, Tammy Mattox, Rodney Guthard, Eddie Schall. ANSLEY LUMBER SUPPLY ANSLEY, NEBR. PHONE 935-3171 BRISTOL FARM STORE ANSLEY, NEBR. PHONE 935-2131 Fourth Grade Standing, Left to Right: Scott Lewis, Tom Unick, Jody Sweley, Bobby Slocum, Bruce Guthard, Viola Mattox, Kim Sekutera, David Predmore. D E MOBIL ANSLEY, NEBR. PHONE 935-2527 JONE’S REPAIR SERVICE ANSLEY. NEBR. PHONE 935-4962 KINDERGARTEN, FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GRADES Back Row, Left to Right: T mmy Kautz, Eddie LeFever, Greg Heapy, Bonnie Mattox, Tammy Schroll. Front Row, Left to Right: Sonia Kwiatkowski, Wendy Wilson, Kelli Sekutera, Ricky Stanger. Back Row, Left to Right: Dee Sweley, Robin Row- ley, Holly Lewis, Bonnie Schall, David Reynolds, Becky Becky LeFever, Earl LeFever, Keith Schroll. Front Row, Left to Right: Kelli Ackerman, Doug Pred- more, Janet Smith, Gene Mattox, Carol Best, Karla Ackerman, Tim Hawley, Allen Hunt. Back Row, Left to Right: Bobbi Smith, Kim Alb- Right: Mickey Schroll, Kristi Ackerman, Gloria Mattox ersjackie Knepper, Brenda Fieldgrove, Rhonda Mattox, Dana Unicm, Kelli Woolery, Brent Kratzer. Rowley, Theresa Siebke. Front Row, Left to KAUFMANN-WERNERT KEARNEY. NEBR. PH. 237-5181 KEARNEY CLINIC KEARNEY. NEBR. PH. 237-2201 21 ADMINISTRATION MR. DWIGHT PARRISH, Superintendent MR. GLEN HAWLEY, Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MEMBERS: Dwight Parrish, superintendent; Merlyn Lewis; Vernon Unick; Leslie Kramer; Don Riessland; Duane Reynolds; Vene Bacus. 22 Elementary Teachers Make a Right Turn in Progress KATHY HASSELBACH Kindergarten DONNA MOUSEL 1st Grade LENA HISER 2nd and 3rd Grades MARLENE RASMUSSEN EDNA GLIDDEN MAXINE BREWER 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades Special Math This year our elementary Special Reading and Special Math program was expanded with the addition of an Enrichment Program'. This Program was designed to enrich or supplement routine class work. The highlight of the year was a morning program given by these students, showing the work they had accomplished such as a pro- duction of Hansel and Gretel re- written to include today's energy crisis; and a slide show made by the students to illustrate original short stories. Teachers for this new program were Mrs. Maxine Brewer and Miss Kathy Hasselback. 23 Mrs Maxine Brewer helping Jody Sweley and Bobbie Lewis. Faculty Signals Students Ahead JUDY BECK English ANN BECK Library, 8th Grade LYNN GARDNER Home Economics JAMES JANSKI Social Sciences, Coaching MARSHA JENSEN Art, 8th English DORIS McAULIFF Mathematics Mrs. Judy Beck leads discussion in Senior Modem Problems Class. BEN PICARD Business, 1st semester DORIS ELIFRITZ ROBERT SMITH Business, 2nd semester Speech, 7th Grade, Coaching KENNETH SCHULTZ WILLIAM HAUSCHILD JAMES WILLIAMS Science Shop, Coaching Music Mr. Ben Picard helping John Schall with a book- keeping assignment. Mr. Bill Hauschild's junior shop class working on a utility shed for the school. 25 Workers Help Keep School Traffic Moving DENISE HUNT Secretary LEOLA LEWIS Aide LEO HALLER Maintenance Engineer TOM HIRD Bus Driver JULIA FIELDGROVE Bus Driver FRANKLIN LEFEVER Bus Driver Left to Right: Luana Schall and Iona Madsen---Aides. Left to Right: Florence Bennett, Frieda Not shown: Iris Krotz, bus driver. Bacus, and Ruby McMann--Cooks. 26 PASsinc TROJANS POST 4-5 SEASON Front Row, Left to Right: Jim Goodner-B, John Lucas- B, Barry Kramer-C, Steve Hawley-G, Steve Reynolds- G, Peter Reitz-E. Second Row, Left to Right: Randy Chloupek-T, John Schall-G, Bradley Howard-B, Joe Lucas-B, Jerry Hoffman-G, George Reitz-G, Brent Wilson-E, David Siegel-G. Third Row, Left to Right: Bill Hauschild-Coach, Myron Beck-B, Mitch Lewis-E, Randy Sweley-T, Chuck Bacus-B, Bryce Reissland-T, Ron Sweley-T, Dennis Unick-E, Mark Albrecht-E, Mike Hawley-G. MOOR MAN MFG. CO. 28 LITCHFIELD. NEBR. PH. 446-2286 TERRY HUNT V. C. HOWARD HAY GRINDING AND STACK MOVING t LITCHFIELD. NEBR. PH. 446-2474 George Reitz Brent Wilson Jerry Hoffman SENIOR TROJANS Randy Sweley Bryce Reissland All-conf. offensive tackle Dennis Unick Ronnie Sweley All-conf. defensive guard Chuck Bacus All-conf. offensive back ORAN’S SPIRIT SHOP KEARNEY, NEBRASKA PH. 234 2316 TOP HAT TV APPLIANCES KEARNEY, NEBRASKA PH. 234-4431 TWO WAY TRAFFIC Mark anticipates a tackle! Here comes Bryce! Practice gets pretty rough! 30 Good work boys! SOME DANGEROUS CURVES The Trojan volleyball team had a very eventful 1973 season. At the beginning of practice, Peg Hird, a senior, broke her foot. In spite of the odds, she came back and set the school record for the most assists in a career by an individual- -156. Carleen Siegel, a junior, set a record for the most spikes made in a season--58. Captain honors were shared by seniors Vicki Senff, Peg Hird, and Kristy Brewer. The volleyball team was treated to malts and hamburgers after District Volleyball Tournament by Coach Jim Janski. The season closed with three wins and nine losses. Left to Right, Back Row: Student Manager-Vicky Schall, Peg Hird, Becky Reitz, Kris Brewer, Vicki Senff, Student Manager-Karen Riessland, Front Row; Joyce Kucera, Carleen Siegel, Cindy Knepper, Coach-Mr. James Janski. Left to Right, Back Row: Sandy Parrish, Peggy Fletcher, Cindy Reynolds, Michelle Lewis, Coach-Mr. Janski, Susie Albers, Michele Nelson, Marla Tolle, JoAnn Brewer, Front Row: Cindy Knepper, Judy Unick, Karen Lucas, Debbie Knepper, Kathy Unick, Bette Jo Lovitt, Robyn Unick. CAPELLEN SERVICE HAZARD, NE PH. 452-3027 ANSLEY MOTOR COMPANY ANSLEY, NE PH.935-3544 31 SENIORS PROVIDE LEADERSHIP Peg Hird-Cpt.-Spikes-25, Assists- 30, Points-41, MVP Kris Brewer-Cpt. -Spikes-7, Assists- 25, Points-31. Vicki Senff-Spikes-5, Assists-11, Points-70. Peggy Fletcher-Points-19 Litchfield o Litchfield 0 Litchfield 3 Litchfield Litchfield Litchfield 0 Litchfield ' 2 Litchfield 1 0 Litchfield 1 Litchfield :y vr 0 Ravenna North Loup Arcadia 32 STOP! TEAM ACTION Womp it Peg. Get it up Becky. Just right—Cindy. Got 'cha. Tell 'em how Coach Janski. . . . and the team cheers on. Hit it hard, Vic. Good try, Joyce. MARV’S BAR LITCHFIELD, NEBR. PH.446-9280 TROJANS GET GREEN LIGHT FOR WINNING SEASON Front Row, Left to Right: Barry Kramer, Larry Mason, John Lucas, Brad Howard, Mick Unick, John Schall, Randy Chloupek, Joe Lucas, Myron Beck, Brent How- ard and Jerry Lucas, Student Managers. Back Row, Left to Right: Coach Jim Janski, Brent Wilson, Mark Albrecht, Darwin Fread, Chuck Bacus, Bruce Hird, Bryce Reissland, Dick Wardyn, Mitch Lewis, and Coach Bob Smith. Right: Coach Jim Janski, left, and Coach Bob Smith, right, with two starters, Brent and Bruce, during a time out. Hopes were high this year for a trip to State for the Litchfield Trojans. The 18-2 season ended with a loss to Pleasanton, a three-time foe dur- ing the season, at the District Finals at Ansley. The third meeting between the two teams seemed to be a charm for P-Town and a disappointing defeat for the Trojans. The only other loss for the Trojans came at the hands of Class C Arnold in early Conference Tournament. In regular sea- son action, the Trojans boasted a perfect 18-0 record. Litchfield 80 Anselmo- Mema 45 titchfield 58 ♦Vi Callaway V 53 Litchfield 69 Kearney Catholic 49 i litchfield 77 Greeley 49 Litchfield 75 Ansley 60 Litchfield 94 Sargent 84 Litchfield 73 Amherst 55 Litchfield 55 Ravenna 47 Litchfield 78 Pleasanton 67 Litchfield 100 Arcadia 69 Litchfield 82 Elba 43 Litchfield 85 Pleasanton 78 Litchfield 64 Ansley 60 Litchfield 63 Amherst 53 Litchfield 66 Callaway 63 w Litchfield 82 Amherst 54 Litchfield 65 Arnold 66 Litchfield 56 Ansley 51 Litchfield 66 Sumner 59 . titchfield 59 Pleasanton 34 SENIOR LEADERS IN ACTION KEARNEY L W SERVICE CENTER KEARNEY, NEBR. PH. 237-3185 KLONE’S SPORTING GOODS STORE KEARNEY, NBR. PH. 234-9729 PARKER ENTERPRISES WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE KEARNEY, NEBR. PH.234-1526 KEARNEY, NEBR. PH. 236-5771 35 MEN AT WORK Joe looks for the open man. Bruce jumps high to get the tip. Chuck stretches wide to block out the opponent. Mick jumps toward a loose ball. Brent shows his stuff with the ball. Arms are in the air as Dick takes a shot. Bryce gets a shot off over a crowd. Brad is open for a fast break and it's two more points for the Trojans. FARMERS UNION CO-OP PLEASANTON, NEBR. PH.388-2471 TOMORROW'S TEAM UNDER CONSTRUCTION VARSITY RESERVES: Front Row, Left to Right: Jim Goodner, Larry Mason, John Lucas, Mick Unick, John Schall, Randy Chloupek, Henry Fletcher, and Steve Hawley. Back Row, Left to Right: Coach Jim Janski, Joe Lucas, Eddie Hammond, Myron Beck, Darwin Fread, Dick Wardyn, Mitch Lewis, Mark Albrecht, Mike Hawley, Dave Seigel, and Coach Bob Smith. JUNIOR HIGH: Front Row, Left to Right: Scot Krotz, Coach Bob Smith, Craig Fread, Marty Albrecht, Jerry Kevin Parrish, Darrell Schall, Jeff Lucas, Greg Hoff- Lucas, Danny Lewandowski, Brent Howard, and Brian man, and Joe Sekutera. Second Row, Left to Right: Slocum. FIELDGROVE TRUCKING LITCHFIELD, NEBR. 308-446-2217 MILLS STANDARD SERVICE LITCHFIELD, NEBR. PH. 446-9398 LITCHFIELD PROPANE LITCHFIELD, NEBR. PH. 446-2231 ERICSON FORD INC. LOUP CITY, NEBR. PH. 745-0667 ARCADIA. NEBR. PH. 789-2322 TROJAN GIRLS TRACK ON Sandy Parrish in the 880 at the District Meet. HIGH SCHOOL TRACK GIRLS: Front, Left to Right: Debbie Knepper, Jo- Ann Brewer, and Bette Lovitt. Back, Left to Right: Cindy Knepper, Sandy Parrish, Michelle Lewis, Peg Ffird, and Coach Bob Smith. This year's track season wasn't as successful as was hoped for the team. However, senior Peg Hird ended her career by qualifying for the State Track Meet in the 80 yd. low hurdles. She also placed third in the long jump and fourth in the 220 at the District meet in Lexington. Eighth grader, Diane Wardyn, has a bright track future ahead as was shown by her success this year in Junior High Track. Diane received several first place awards in the 440 yd. run, the 80 yd. low hurdles, and the long jump. At the Cozad AAU, she earned a third place in the 80 yd. low hurdles, as she did at the Lexington Jr. Olympics and the Hastings Jr. Olympics. She also took first in the 440 yd. run at the Lexington Jr. Olympics. Debbie Knepper in the 100 yd. run. 38 Bette Lovitt getting off the blocks for the 100 yd. run. Cindy Knepper showing her style in the discus. Michelle Lewis throws the discus at the Dis- trict Meet. SENIOR QUALIFIES FOR STATE Above: Peg Hird in the qualifying heat of 80 yd. low hurdles at the District Track Meet in Lexington. Right: Peg in the 220 at the Lex- ington meet. JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS TRACK 39 Front, Left to Right: La Von Fieldgrove, Joan Reyn- olds, Diane VVardyn, and Janet Thompson. Back, Left to Right: Janet Fellers, Jackie Fellers, Amy Albrecht, Jill Sweley, and Lori Lewis. TROJAN CINDERMEN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK: Front Row, Left to Right: Jeff Hauschild, Mark Albrecht, Chuck Bacus, Brad Howard, Fellers, Jim Goodner, Myron Beck, John Lucas, and Mike Hawley, and Coach Jim Janski. Steve Reynolds. Back Row, Left to Right: Coach Bill JUNIOR HIGH TRACK: Front Row, Left to Right: Jerry Right: Coach Bill Hauschild, John Lucas, Myron Beck, Lucas, Brent Howard, Jeff Lucas, Kevin Parrish, Dar- Jim Goodner, Steve Reynolds, and Coach Jim Janski. rell Schall, and Marty Albrecht. Back Row, Left to TRACK CAMPAIGN 1974 The Trojan cindermen were few in number this year, with only nine in varsity track and ten in junior high track. The varsity had six track meets, including: Cal- laway (9 points), Ord (the largest meet of the year— 0 points), Loup City meet held at Centura (19 points), arid Ravenna (7 points). The Conference meet was held at Arnold. It was the last meet before the District meet and the Trojans scored 26 points. The District meet was held at Lexington and the Trojan cinder- men scored only 8 points. The Trojans had only one senior on the team and he got a late start due to a football injury. Chuck Bacus came out late in the season but provided the team with some experience along with two juniors, Mark Albrecht and Brad Howard. Chuck Bacus, senior. RECORD SETTERS The Litchfield Trojan re cord-setters were juniors Brad Howard and Mark Albrecht. Brad Howard set school records in both events in which he participated. In the discus event, Brad set the record at 134'4 and in the shot, he set the record at 45' 8 1 2 . Throughout the year, Brad scored 46 points in track which helped him cinch the All-around Athlete Award. Mark Albrecht set his school record in the two mile run with a time of 10 minutes and 41 seconds. Mark scored a total of 20 points this year. Brad Howard CROWBAR MASON CITY, NEBR. Mark Albrecht 41 TROJAN TRACKSTERS IN ACTION Mike strains for the tape. Steve races for the finish line. Mark on the way to another record. Brad gives it the Heave-Ho. Chuck, let's go. It's up and over the hurdle for Jim. John coasts home. RAVENNA CHEESE RAVENNA, NEBR. PH. 452-3275 STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council had a fairly busy year. They planned the 1974 Homecom- ing Dance and suc- cessfully conducted a fund drive for Mus- cular- Dystrophy. The movie, When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth , was rented by the Council and shown to the student body at Christmas time. Seated, Left to Right: Karen Riessland, Peter Reitz, president-Peg Hird. Standing, Left to Right: Jill Sweley, secretary-trea- surer-Robyn Unick, Kathy Unick, Mitch- elle Lewis, Susie Albers, Joe Lucas, vice- president-George Reitz. Sponsor-Mrs. Judy Beck. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Front Row, Left to Right: Randy Chloupek, Mike Unick, Bruce Hird, president-Chuck Bacus, George Reitz, Mark Albrecht. Second Row, Left to Right: Joyce Kucera, Dennis Unick, Barry Kramer, John Schall, Rodney Snow, Darwin Fread, Peg Hird. Third MILLER’S LOCKER SERVICE ANSLEY, NE PHONE 935 3191 RON’S BARBER SHOP 44 ANSLEY, NEBR. PHONE 935-4311 Row, Left to Right: advisor-Mrs. Ann Beck, secre- tary-treasurer-Cindy Knepper, Judy Unick, Jeanne Kohls, Debbie Predmore, vice president-Sheila Kwait- kowski, Kristy Brewer. SECURITY STATE BANK ANSLEY, NEBR. PHONE 935-3101 TED’S FURNITURE TV ANSLEY, NE PHONE 935-2161 FHA ON ROUTE TO COMMUNITY SERVICE Front Row, Left to Right: Robyn Rasmussen-President, Sandy Parrish-song leader, Bette Lovitt, Michelle Lewis-Parliamentarian, Vicky Schall-Counter Chair- person, Marla Tolle, Robyn Unick-recreati on leader, and Miss Gardner-sponsor. Second Row, Left to Right: Linda Woolery, Jackie Fellers, Brenda Unick, Diane Wardyn, Lisa Lewis, JoAnn Brewer-Vice President, Debbie Knepper, and Carolyn Fisher-news reporter. Back Row, Left to Right: Gladys Best-Historian, Mich- ele Nelson-Secretary, Karen Reissland, Bernadette Kieborz, Kathy Unick-Treasurer, and Emma Howard. Emma Howard sells Mr. Smith a ticket for an FHA cake raffle. Sandy Parrish with some youngsters at the FHA Hal- loween party. The FHA girls started off a busy year with a Walk for Leukemia in which several girls walked the entire twenty miles for a successful fund drive. The girls also sponsored a Halloween party at which they enter- tained many community pre-schoolers. Numerous cake raffles were held at basketball games during the year to raise money for helping get a Youth Center started in Litchfield. The girls planned to do most of the work on the building themselves. Miss Gardner and several girls attended FHA Convention in Lincoln this spring at which Kathy Unick was elected State Historian. The Convention rounded out an active year for the Litchfield FHA chapter. Miss Gardner and Sandy Parrish do some coaxing at the FHA Halloween party. STOP, LOOK, AND LISTEN . . . WE ARE THE TROJANS PEP CLUB, Back Row, Left to Right: Robyn Rasmus- sen, Cindy Knepper, Carleen Siegel, Becky Reitz, Karen Lucas, Shiela Kwiatkowski; Middle Row: Mary Roifsmeyer, Barbara Rolsfmeyer, Sandy Parrish, Bette Lovitt, Kathy Unick, Vicky Schall, Robyn Unick; Front Row: Jeanne Kohls, Susie Albers, Michelle Lew- is, JoAnn Brewer, Debbie Knepper, Judy Unick. GO BIG BLUE The Pep Club bundled up and cheering for the Trojan football team. TUMBLEWEEDCAFE, BROKEN BOW. NEBR. PH. 872-2056 WHEELERS, BROKEN BOW. NEBR. PH.872-5385 BRASS BUCKLE, KEARNEY, NEBR. PH.234-5851 DAIRY QUEEN, KEARNEY, NEBR. PH. 237-7835 LEADERS IN SPIRIT Top, VARSITY-Left to Right: Kristy Brewer, Peggy Hird- Head Cheerleader, and Connie Mason. Left, JUNIOR VARSITY-Left to Right: Michele Nelson, Gladys Best, and Joyce Kucera. Junior Varsity cheerleaders Joyce Kucera, Gladys Best, and Michele Nelson discuss a cheer at a chilly football game. MARSH HIGHWAY OIL STATION ANSLEY. NEBR. PH. 935-9281 MASON STATE BANK MASON CITY. NEBR. PH.732-3311 47 MUSIC DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR Back Row, Left to Right: Myron Beck, George Reitz, Dennis Unick, Mitchell Lewis, Chuck Bacus, Bruce Hird, Mike Hawley, Barry Kramer, Marvin Veeder, John Lucas, Jim Goodner. Sec- ond Row: Kris Brewer, Susie Albers, Jana Fread, Joyce Kucera, Jo Ann Brewer, Carleen Siegel, Peg Hird, Michelle Lewis, Sandy Parrish, Caro- lyn Fisher, Connie Mason, Kathy Unick, Cindy Knepper. Front Row: Mr. Williams-Instructor, Peter Reitz, Bette Lovitt, Mary Rolfsmeyer, Marla Tolle, Vicky Schall, Shelia Kwaitkowski, Robyn Unick, Penny Becker, Becky Reitz, Deb- bie Knepper. Mr. Williams and the vocal students worked very hard for a successful year. Joyce Kucera and Peg Hird attended the Kearney State Choral Clinic which concluded with a final concert. The entire chorus performed in two school concerts during the year. At the district music contest, Litchfield received two Superior ratings and six Excellent ratings. The Superiors ratings were earned by the boys duet; Chuck Bacus and George Reitz, and soloist Peg Hird. REESE FERTILIZER CO. STEELE-POSPISIL FUNERAL HOME PLEASANTON. NEBR. PH. 388-2271 LOUP CITY, NEBR. PH. 745-0430 STUDENT ART SHOW Pimchwork by Peg Hird. Acrylic painting by Bryce Riessland. The art students of Litchfield had the opportunity again this year to display their year's work for the public. The art show was sponsored by the P.T.G. and was held April 18 in the evening. The exhibit, which consisted of elementary, junior high, and senior high art s oothpick sculpture by od work, was judged in the afternoon by Ray Walter from Kearney, Nebraska. now. A wands went to: JR. HIGH 2-D-Kevin Parrish, first and Dottie Fread, second; JR. HIGH 3-D-Brenda Unick, first and Annette Schall, second. SR. HIGH 2-D- Peg Hird, first; Connie Mason, second; Bryce Riessland, third. SR. HIGH 3-D- Larry Mason, first and Rodney Snow second. Debbie Predmore styles her pants and halter. HOME EC STYLE SHOW Harpers Bazaar was the theme cho- sen for the 1974 Home Ec. Style Show- held May 20 in the Litchfield Gym- nasium. The theme was carried out by murals of past fashions hanging on the stage, which were drawn by Con- nie Mason and Kris Brewer. All Home Ec. students, including boys, styled clothes they had made during class under the direction of Miss Lynn Gardner. Refreshments were served by the Foods Class to the many par- ents and friends attending. Connie Mason is shown styling her 2-pc. outfit. 49 THE BAND PLAYS ON . . Front Row; Left to Right: Becky Reitz, Judy Unick, Sandy Parrish, Caroline Fisher, Brenda Unick, Sec- ond Row: Carleen Siegel, Joyce Kucera, Kathy Unick, Bette Lovitt, Bernadette Kieborz, Linda Woolery, Third Row: Peg Hird, Barry Kramer, Pe- ter Reitz, Myron Beck, Jim Goodner, Lisa Lewis, Vicky Schall, Robyn Unick, Cindy Knepper, Fourth Row: Mike Hawley, Dennis Unick, George Reitz, Jackie Fellers, Jeff Fellers, Fifth Row: Deb- bie Knepper, Chuck Bacus, Marty Albrecht, Mark Albrecht, and Mr. James Williams, director. The High School Band had a very busy year. The Concert Band performed at two concerts and at the District Contest. To help promote spirit the Pep Band played at all the home football, volleyball, and basketball games under the direction of Mr. James Williams. For a money-raising project the music and band students sold fruit. They netted a profit of $400. Cindy Knepper was awarded the Outstand- ing Bandsman of the Year trophy. She re- ceived Superior ratings at District Contest for her saxophone and clar- inet solo's. 51 FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA During the last semester of school, a new organization of Future Business Leaders of America was formed under the direction of Miss Doris Elifritz. Officers elected were president-Cindy Knepper, vice president-Judy Unick, and secretary-treasurer-Joyce Kucera. The chapter held a bake sale to help pay expenses for the State Convention attended in Lincoln, March 28-30. The members participated in contests and other ac- tivities during the Lincoln meeting. Members are: Front Row, Left to Right: Michelle Lewis, Joe Lucas, Joyce Kucera, Cindy Knepper, Judy Unick, Kathy Unick, Sandy Parrish. Back Row, Left to Right: ad- visor-Miss Doris Difritz, Susie Albers, Jo Ann Brewer, Mike Hawley, Jeff Fellers, Mick Unick, Randy Chlou- pek, Mitchell Lewis. THOMPSON SKELLY SERVICE ANSLEY, NE. PHONE 935-9271 DEBATE At Left, Debate Team members. Penny Becker, Robyn Rasmussen, Sheila Kwiatkowski, and Kristy Brewer. Above: Sheila Kwiatkowski and Robyn Ras- mussen ase shown with the trophies won this year. They entered the Central Nebraska Debate League and earned first place in the Novice Division at Hastings. Third place trophy was won in the Varsity Division at Holdrege. BROKEN BOW WHOLESALE BROKEN BOW. NE PHONE 872-5181 TROJAN LETTERMEN Front Row, Left to Right: advisor-Mr. Bill Hauschild, president-Chuck Bacus, Bryce Reissland, Brent Wilson, George Reitz, Dennis Unick, Jerry Hoffman, Randy Sweley, Darwin Fread, Ronnie Sweley. Second Row, Left to Right: Bruce Hird, Mick Unick, Mike Hawley, Mitchell Lewis, John Schall, vice president-Randy Chloupek, Brad Howard, Barry Kramer, Mark Al- brecht. Third Row, Left to Right: Dave Siegel, Dick Wardyn, Joe Lucas, Myron Beck, secretary-John Lu- cas, Jim Goodner. BOOSTER CLUB ADDS SPIRIT The Litchfield Booster Club was organized this year to help promote spirit among parents of athletes and community members and to give these people an opportunity to support the Tro- jans on an organized basis. The club members showed their support of the team by forming car caravans with booster signs and by wearing Booster Club jackets. The highlight of the year was a pep rally downtown, sponsored by the club, before the last game of the District Basketball Tourna- ment. The rally was complete with pep band, cheerleaders, boosters, and a Victory chain. After the game, although the Trojans lost, the Booster Club fed the athletes, pep club members, and band members. 53 Above: Some Trojan Boosters at Districts. Right: Pep Rally down- town before the game. SEVENTIES TAKE A U-TURN TO THE FIFTIES Darwin smiles for the camera. Bryce polishes his chain. 'Where's the rumble tonight? Mrs. Jensen shows Brad the jitterbug. Miss Gardner relives old times. PLEASANTON STATE BANK MISKO’S SPORTING GOODS PLEASANTON, NEBR. PH. 388-2391 ORD, NEBR. King-George Reitz and Queen-Peg Hird. HOMECOMING Story Book Land was the theme for this year's Home- coming. Each class was required to enter a float. Pin- occhio Nose Trojans Will Win was the theme chosen by the Junior Class which won first place. Dressing up like the 50's helped promote spirit for the exciting evening ahead. The Trojans won a Homecoming victory by beat- ing Spalding Academy 13-0. A dance was given after the game by the Student Council. HOMECOMING CANDIDATES, Left to Right: Jerry George Reitz, Peg Hird, Connie Mason, Kristy Brewer, Hoffman, Dennis Unick, Bryce Reissland, Ronnie and Sheila Kwiatkowski. Sweley, Chuck Bacus, Randy Sweley, Brent Wilson, JONES BARBERSHOP LOUP CITY, NE LEONARD EQUIPMENT LOUP CITY, NE PH.745-0312 LOUP CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LOUP CITY, NE. PH. 745-0154 MAGIC MIRROR LOUP CITY, NE. PH.745-1361 ANNUAL STAFF Seated, Left to Right: Joyce Kucera, Kristy Brewer, Randy Chloupek, John Schall, Mick Unick, and Judy Peg Hird, advisor-Mrs. Marsha Jensen. Standing, Left Unick. to Right: Jeanne Kohls, Connie Mason, Mark Albrecht, FEUDIN' OVER YONDER Penny and Mary come in their Sunday Best . Carleen wants to fight. Preacher Mick. Cast Maw Fry......................Gladys Best Emmy Fry.....................Becky Reitz Izzie Fry...................Mark Albrecht Clem Fry...................Randy Chloupek Rosie Belle Fry............Carleen Siegel Aunt Harry Homhonker .... Susie Albers Becky Mae Homhonker...........Judy Unick Willy Homhonker..............Bruce Hird Pappy Popoff...............Brad Howard Zeke Popoff...............John Schall Travelin' Preacher........Mick Unick Mountain Maggie ..... Cindy Knepper Wedding Guests: . . . JoAnn Brewer, Penny Becker, Mitch Lewis, Mary Rolfsmeyer, Jeanne Khols Musicians . . Barry Kramer, Marvin Veeder, Mike Hawley Stage Hands:.............Karen Lucas and Terry Baumbach Announcer..................Robyn Rasmussen Scenery.......................Jeanne Khols Directors: . . Marsha Jensen and Ben Picard Randy takes a nap. Brad plants one on Gladys. Mark and Judy are the young lovers. RAVENNA BANK PH. 452-3225 RAVENNA. NE. NEWLAND ELECTRIC RAVENNA,NE PH. 452-4242 Carleen threatens Bruce with Matrimony. RAVENNA GRAIN COMPANY RAVENNA, NE. PH. 452-3281 DESPERATE AMBROSE 1974 PROM The 1974 Prom showed signs of the revival of the Old South. The colors pink, green and sky blue were combined to create a color- ful scene of a plantation garden. Nine sophomore Darkies served the banquet and supplied the din- ner entertainment. As the evening commenced, Queen Sheila Kwiatkowski and King Chuck Bacus were crowned. Connie Mason and Bryce Riessland were named first runners-up and Peg Hird and Jerry Hoffman were named second runners-up. Left: Front, Left to Right: Connie Mason, Peg Hird, and Bryce Reis- sland. Back: Sheila Kwaitkowski and Chuck Bacus. SENIORS MERGE INTO 60 Guest Speaker--Dr. Gary Olson Senior boys prepare to graduate. TRAFFIC OF LIFE Honor Guards congratulate seniors. Possibly the last time together. GRADUATION 1974 Baccalaureate—May 12, 1974 Commencement—May 14, 1974 Guest Speaker: Dr. Gary Olson Valedictorian—Peggy Hird Salutatorian—Kristy Brewer Motto: Yesterday We Followed Tomorrow We Lead Colors: Maroon and Gold Flower: Yellow Rose Junior Honor Guard Mark Albrecht and Randy Chloupek George, Kristy, Chuck, Peg, and Dennis sing Ring Bells . 61 ATHLETIC AND AWARDS BANQUET VALEDICTORIAN Peggy Hird SALUTATORIAN Kristy Brewer AMERICAN LEGION ESSAY Peggy Hird Kristy Brewer READER'S DIGEST AWARD Peggy Hird DANFORTH AWARD Dennis Unick BETTY CROCKER AWARD Chuck Bacus NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Jana Fread Michele Nelson ANNUAL STAFF Joyce Kucera, Editor Michele Nelson Jana Fread David Siegel Joe Lucas CHEERLEADERS Michele Nelson Jeanne Kohls Joyce Kucera Gladys Best Debbie Knepper MUSIC AWARDS MOST VALUABLE BANDSMAN Cindy Knepper MOST VALUABLE IN VOCAL Peggy Hird SUPERIORS AT CONTEST George Reitz £ Chuck Bacus-Vocal Duet Peggy Hird-Vocal Solo Cindy Knepper-Saxophone Solo Clarinet Solo ATHLETIC AWARDS FOOTBALL-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Chuck Bacus VOLLEYBALL-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Peg Hird BASKETBALL-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Bryce Reissland TRACK-MOST VALUABLE Girls Track-Peg Hird Boys Track-Brad Howard ALL-AROUND ATHLETE AWARD Brad Howard The world will not remember Each minute of each day, But every moment leaves its mark To show it passed this way. A smile could be that precious mark That warms a lonely heart. Or perhaps a tender word From which a friendship starts. Moments mean so many things To people everywhere. Sorrow to some; joy to some; Or hatred could be there. No, the world will not remember But still our marks remain. Let's make each moment count; It won't be back again. Marsha Jensen CHANDLER WELL SERVICE ADAMS FEED SEED MIDSTATE CO-OP ZIMMER GARAGE 64 PLEASANTON, NE MASON CITY, NE MASON CITY, NE MASON CITY, NE PH.388-3171 PH.732-3276 PH.732-3206 PH.732-3232 RAVENNA LUMBER CO. THE RAVENNA NEWS THE WARRICK CO. BEN FRANKLIN RAVENNA. NE RAVENNA. NE RAVENNA, NE RAVENNA, NE PH.452-3861 PH.452-3411 PH.452-3551 PH.452-4171 bb ROYS TRUE VALUE” HARDWARE 66 FARM SUPPLY RAVENNA, NE. PH. 452-3535 LOVE ROHDE RAVENNA, NE PH. 452-3232 MOOR-MANS FEED RAVENNA, NE PH. 452-3368 RAZEY REPAIRS PLEASANTON, NE PH. 388-2721 FISHER INSURANCE AGENCY RAVENNA, NE PH. 452-3201 ANSLEY HERALD NEWSPAPER ANSELY.NE. PH.935-2101 KEITH’S BARBERSHOP RAVENNA, NE PH. 452-3197 FURTAK’S JEWELRY RAVENNA, NE DWORAK MOTORS RAVENNA, NE PH. 452-3280 COAST-TO-COAST RAVENNA, NE. PH. 452-3831 The Following Members of The Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce Congratulate the Class of 1974 Ace Hardware Armstrong Implement W. G Arnold DDS Arrow Motor Company Arrow Seed Company. I nc. Howard L. Ballengcr Insur. F. A. Bates. Inc. Becfon-Dickinson and Company Ben Franklin Store Best Oil Company Bow Agency Bow Beauty Bow Bootcric The Broadway Market Broken Bow Floral Nursery Co. Broken Bow Laundrx Dry Cleaners Broken Bow Production Credit Assn. Broken Bow State Bank Broken Bow True Value Hardware Brown Furniture Cash Carry Lumber Company Central Nebraska Commission Co. Central Nebraska Drug Company Central Nebraska Medical Clinic Cinderella Shoppe City Cafe Cooksley Ford Sales Co-operative Marketing Assn. Corner Style Shoppe Coyle Veterinary Clinic Credit Bureau of Broken Bow. Inc. Hansen Appliance The Harmony Hut Heffelfinger Jewelry Holcomb Pharmacy Holmes Insurance Agency TeddC. Huston Atty. Jack Jill L W Tire Service Larry's Barber Service LaVonnc's Beauty Salon Leigh's Barber Shop Lew is Floral Chet Linder Agency Lyne Electric J. M. McDonald Company npar Bill Marcellus Company Master C leaners Mead Lumber Company Nebraska State Bank Trust Company Olsen Department Store Palmer Monument Company Parts Plus J. C Penny Company Pioneer Book Store Howard Province Plumbing lE. R. Purcell Printing R- Y Implement Rapid Freight Service. Redman's Stjocs Ruff Motor Company Custer County Chief Custer Federal Savings Dairy Queen Dale's “66' Service tr Davis Paint Decorating Dittmer's Jewelry Doty Pac rng Company Men's Wear Farmer Auto Parts FcdcflftLand Bank Assn. K. C I iske Farm EquipJ Gambles Store Discount Center Gla e Furniture Grassland HoNpital Safeway Store. Inc. Saunders Dolcomb Agency S. E. Smith Sons Sears Catalogue Merchant Security State Bank Slim's Western Wear Stephens Realty Company Sure Hatchery Gerald Thurman Agency Varney Rexall Drugstore Lawrence R. Wallace optometrist Wenquist. Inc. W illiam Penn Lodge Wittig's I.G.A. Allan Woodward Agency y ■■r Wy.?. rr,T