Longfellow High School - Log Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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Henrietta, Bankson Keeping the students up to date on their Amer- ican history is Miss llankson. Being one of the head sponsors of Y-Teens explains why she is so interested in the club. She attended the University of Nebraska, University of Iowa, Grinnell College and Colorado State College of Education. Donna Neal Taking part herself is Miss Nea1's secret of success in teaching gym classes in both junior and senior high school. She spends a lot of time with the G.A.A. girls as their sponsor. A graduate of li.S.'l'.C., Miss Neal is working on her Master's degree. Amy Figard Keeping the books on the right shelves and fixing her watchful eye on students to make sure that they are studying are the jobs of Miss Figard, librarian. She holds AB. and Bachelor of Science degrees and acquired her training at Nebraska WVes- leyan University and Denver School of Librarian- ship. Richard Gilley beckons eagerly once more to the coffee pot while John Bjorklun, Eldon Hayward, George Brown and John Richman speculate on the having more after-class teas. 1. AQ Henrietta Bankson Donna Neal Amy Figard Helen Ogle gets down to the business of recording report card grades while Alice Par- sons, Amy Figard and Alta Kirsch reflect on the justice of it all. Pa e a S 3 if 3 E

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Maynard Envick Teaching the boys the finer points in shop is the general shop instructor, Mr. Envick. The Colo- rado State College of Education, Wayne, K.S.T.C. and Midland are all sources of his higher educa- tion. He has an A.B. degree and recently finished work on a Master's degree. Hubert Welton He just couldn't stay away! After five years ofteachlng biology, Mr. Welton left K.H.S. several years ago and went back to school. Now he is back again instructing the F.F.A. boys in the art of vocational agriculture. He received his A.B. at K.S.'l'.C., Bachelor of Science at the University of Nebraska and is now working on his Master's degree there. Lou Ninegar If you don't know what H00 is, just go see Mr. Ninegar, chemistry and physics instructor, for help. Lou also coaches the boxing team, sponsors the Outdoor Club and is assistant principal. He has a Bachelor of Science degree and attended Hastings College and Chadron College. Carroll Brown The instrumental music department had a new director this year with Mr. Brown taking over the job. The pep band and swing band are also his responsibility. An A.B. from the University of Ne- braska qualifies him as a music instructor. Lou Campbell Oscar Thunberg Richard Gilley John Bjorklun 'l Maynard Envick Herbert Welton Lou Ninegar Carroll Brown Lou Campbell V Under the able tutelage of Mr. Campbell, the basketball teams have ranked among the best in the state. His physical education classes keep him on the run when he isn't coaching basketball. He has an A.B. and graduate work at Colorado State Col- lege of Education. Oscar Thunberg This fall we found a new face on the faculty. Mr. Thunberg spends most of his time instructing in the welding shop: sponsoring the Crafts Club occupies his spare moments. A graduate of K.S.'I'.C. where he earned his A.B.. he is now working on his Master's degree at the Colorado State College of Education. Dick eiuey New to the campus this year is Mr. Cilley. who teaches social science and courses in modern prob- lems and American history. He was assistant foot- ball coach and helped with the supervision of the K-Club. He attended Doane College and Midland College where he received his A.B. degree. John Bjorklun A debate, dramatics, and junior speech and English instructor is Mr. Bjorklun. Coaching the Junior and Senior Class plays was perhaps his big- gest task this year. As director of the Radio- llrama Club, he also spent many extra hours help- ing K.l-I,S. thespians. His A.I!. degree came from tl1e University of Nebraska.

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! yt: ' Daniels Yanney Nelson Detwiler .Carman '52 Bearcats ere Spirited, Determined Gridsters by Stan Tatum lnstilled in the hearts of many is that spirit of competition most easily satisfied in the field of sports. The cream of our athletes helped represent Kearney High in high school competition, while the greater majority of us found relaxation and pride in backing our teams in the well-rounded sports program offered during the year. lfead gridiron coach bloc tireeno found a difficult task ahead of him in late August, when practice sessions hegan. llc found his men had plenty of fight and determination hut were lacking in the experience division. lint he found that his hoys were always in there play- ing their hearts out and doing their lmest to gain victory. The 1951-52 gridironers found Assistant Coach Dick Gilley, Student Man- ager Bob Shields and Coach Joe Greeno discuss the forthcoming game before boarding the bus. Page 14 that though it is fun to win and sometimes hard to lose, the win-loss colutnn in the seasons records is not the sole determiner of that sea- son's success. Along with learning football tactics, they learned to work together as a unit. to put the team first and individual play second. Under the watchful eye of Coach tireeno, they were trained not only to win, but to lose, if neces- sary, like good sports. Yes, although they did not have an im- pressive record in the win-loss column, the team had a successful season from the stand point that every hoy on the liearcat squad developed hoth physically and mentally and profited per- sonally from his experiences on the gridiron They were a fighting eleven who played hard and played the g2l.l'llC right. Always in there doing their hest, this year's foothall squad had a tough season filled with many disappoint- ments, hut packed with exciting surprises as well. We were host to the North Platte liulldogs for the season opener. Our team played poorly due to first-game nervousness and lack of ex- perience. The Bearcats kept well within range of the Platters as far as yard-making goes, hut had to he content with punching it out in short gains while North Platte exploded with long runs. Hacks George XYright and Stan 'liatutn and tackle Larry Poffenherger provided the hright moments for the Blue and Gold.