Mead Public School - Raider Yearbook (Mead, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1964 volume:

THIS IS OUR SCHOOL WE ARE HERE As we turn the pages of this yearbook, it brings to mind many memories of our past years at school, and also opens the doors of tomorrow. We are now standing on the threshold of accomplishment. Who can predict our impact on tomorrow’s world? This alone challenges us to set our goals high, grasp opportunity, give service, and face life with hearts filled with cour- age and hope. On these pages, you will find our life at M. H. S. in pictures; the years of life ANNUAL PUBLICATION upon which we now place our trust for the Mead Public Schools future. Mead, Nebraska • • 2 WE ARE HERE TO . . . ... develop academic minds, build social lives, gain lasting friendships and meaningful associations. Norman Thorson and Audrey Fick inflating inner tubes at freshman initiation. THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MEMORIES Sophomores busy in typing class. Students spend leisure time in the library. Mr. Miller explains dissecting an annelida to a biology student. Drivers ed. students; Jim Wagner, Dennis Washburn, and Donna Hanson learn special instructions before driving. Green freshmen; silly sophs; jolly juniors; dignified seniors; these adjectives apply to none of us all the time and to all of us some of the time. Each class pursues its particular program, combining activi- ties that are fun-making and fund-making, vying with competition; however, as a student body, the classes lose their individ- ualism, and it's All for one and one for all --the true spirit of Mead High. Senior boys tried their cheerleading skills at the Husker 10 volleyball tournament. Freshman home economics girls enjoy a meal in class. Mead High's annual Awards Night was held May 21., Outstanding awards of the evening were presented to Gay Gustafson, Betty Crocker Award and Outstanding English Writing; Wayne Petersen, Chapter Star Farmer; Terry Radenslaben, Dekalb Award; and Steve Meyer, SWCD Public Speaking Medal. This was the first time the awards have been presented without a banquet preceding. The first beau of the F.H.A. for 1964 was announced by Ruth Svoboda, President of the F.H.A. as Kirby Zicafoose. Kirby received a key chain with the emblem of the F.H.A. engraved on top. AWARDS NIGHT The 1964 F.F.A. Sweetheart was announced by Merlin Fick, Pres- ident of the F.F.A. as Lenore Larson. Her attendants were Jerri Barta and Sharon Houfek. 6 WE ARE HERE TO . . . . . . help you pursue your education by counseling, directing, and assisting you in your search for knowledge. Jim Hummel, Master of Science in Education; Superintendent Lloyd Lamb, Master of Science in Education; Social Sciences; Principal Verna Moser, Secretary; Maxine Shanahan, Librarian; and Joan Gustaf- son, Guidance Counselor seem to be satisfied with the copy run off with the spirit duplicator. ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION: Norman Gustafson, Pres.; Irving Lorenz, Milford Johnson, William Behrens, Robert Pearson, Treas.; Jim Hummel, Supt.; Ludmilla Svoboda, Vice-pres. LeRoy Rockey, Bachelor of Science in Ecucation; Coach, Drivers Education, and Physical Education Philip Miller, Bachelor of Science in Vocational Education; Agriculture and Biol- ogy Marlin Danielson, Bachelor of Science in Education; Commercial and Journalism Jenet Calihan, FIRST SEMESTER Bachelor oi Science in Education; Dramatics and English Thomas Aitken, SECOND SEMESTER Bachelor of Arts in Education; English and Dramatics Marilyn Volin, Bachelor of Science in Education; Home Economics Larry Meyer Bachelor of Arts in Education; Math and Assistant Coach Morris Anderson Master of Music; Music MECHANIC: Axel Erickson STAFF COOKS: Elsie Williams, Elaine Pearson, Mamie Anderson, and Leona Swanson. BUS DRIVERS: Wayne Cook, Victor Barta, June Simons, and Ordie Scoles. WE ARE HERE TO . . . gain knowledge and build character for our roles as individuals and future citizens. Class Flower . . . Peppermint Carnation JOYCE EILEEN CARLSON . . . MERLIN E. FICK . . . SENIORS OF 1964 CLASS OFFICERS: Ruth, Terry, Garwood, and Merlin. JACK P. FLAGLE Class Motto . . . Nothing Great Is Lightly Won. MARY ANN KAVAN . . . OOKING BACK About fifteen students attended playschool for two weeks in the spring of 1952 in preparation for first grade. This was the beginning of twelve years of work. In 1952, under the guidance of their teacher, Miss Margaret Rood, these students began the long climb of continuing edu- cation: Gay Gustafson, Ruth Svoboda, Garwood Vavak, Diana Stoakes, and Bill Nygren. Jack Flagle joined the class in the second grade. Bill Nygren withdrew from the class the same year. Gunther Lipsys joined the class in the third grade, and Judy House came in the fifth grade. Deanne Carlson trans- ferred from country school in the seventh grade and Wayne Petersen came in the eighth grade. As the class of ”64 entered Mead High School in the fall of 60 , we looked through the window and saw stretched before us four long years of hard work before our ultimate goal, graduation, could be obtained. Merlin Fick, Art Lamprecht, Terry Radenslaben, Joyce Carlson, Ronnie Sanders, Melvin Vance, and Bill Nygren joined the class. Betty Peterson also joined the class later in our freshman year. To guide our classes efforts throughout our first year, Gay Gustafson, Deanne u WILLIAM C. NYGREN . . . WAYNE L. PETERSEN . . . Carlson, Judy House, Ruth Svoboda, and Garwood Vavak were chosen as class officers. Joyce Carlson and Terry Radenslaben served on the student council. Entering our Sophomore year, Melvin Vance was elected as president, and Merlin Fick, Joyce Carlson, Bill Nygren, and Terry Radenslaben as other officers. Deanne Carlson and Garwood Vavak represented our class on the student council. Bob Jones joined our class this year. As juniors we found ourselves one year closer to graduation. We began to build up our treasury for the Junior-Senior prom and banquet. Bill Nygren, Ruth Svoboda, Merlin Fick, and Joyce Carlson were elected as class officers. Deanne Carlson and Mel- vin Vance were our student council members. Our Junior Class Play, The Dancing Ghost was a big success and a lot of fun to put on. Bill Nygren, Judy House, and Joyce Carlson received dramatic awards for their outstanding performance. The awards banquet was held and the outstand- ing event for our class was the selection of FFA sweetheart. Candidates were junior girls, and Ruth Svoboda received the honor. To highlight the last month of school, our first prom was held. The Jun- ior Class presented the theme Stairway to the Stars in honor of the graduating Seniors. Gunther Lipsys and Dianna Stoakes were not with us this year. TERRY C. RADENSLABEN . . . RONALD LEE SANDERS . . . 15 RUTH MARIE SVOBODA . . . September 63” found us electing Terry Radenslaben as President, with Garwood Vavak, Ruth Svoboda, and Merlin Fick as other officers. Bill Nygren and Ron Sanders represented the Senior Class as Student Council members. Homecoming was held October 12, with members of the Senior Class as candidates for king and queen. Gay Gustafson and Terry Radenslaben were chosen as king and queen and Ruth Svoboda and Merlin Fick were attendants. Our Senior play, State of Mind came in November. The year was filled with important events like choosing our announcements and our graduation gowns. Deanne Carlson and Melvin Vance did not rejoin the class this year. Mary Ann Kavan and Don Heuerman joined the class as Seniors. On May 1, the Seniors traveled to Colorado for their senior trip. May had come all too soon, and then, looking through the window, we could see that it was not the end, but only the beginning, for graduation was near. Bill Nygren, the class valedictorian, and classmate Merlin Fick march serenely up the aisle to termi- nate their high school career. 16 GARWOOD VAVAK-Chorus 3,4; F.F.A, 1,2,3,4; Class officer 1,4; Class play 3,4; Football 1; Student council 3. JOYCE CARLSON-Chorus 1,2,3,4; Glee 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4-Publicity chairman 3-Rec. chairman 4; Pep club 1, 2,3-Cheerleader 3; Class play 3,4; Class officer 2,3; Buccaneer Raider staff 3,4-Yearbook editor 4; Student council 1. MERLIN FICK-Chorus 2,3,4; Vice Pres. 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4-Sentinel 2-News Rep. 3-Pres. 4; Class officer 2,3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Homecoming attendant 4. JACK FLAGLE-Football 1,2; Track 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Class play 4. GAY GUSTAFSON-Chorus 1,2,3,4; Glee 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1, 2,3,4-Parliamentarian 2-Song leader 4; Class play 3,4; Pep club 1,2,3,4- Cheerleader 3,4-Captain 4; Raider Buccaneer 3,4-Buccaneer editor 4; Homecoming queen 4; Volleyball 1,2,3. DON HEUERMAN-Transferred from Arlington in senior year. JUDY HOUSE-Chorus 1,2,3,4; Glee 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1.2,3,4; Pep club 1,2; Class officer 1; Class play 3,4; Raider Buccaneer 3,4. MARY ANN KAVAN-Transferred from Wahoo in senior year. ARTHUR LAMPRECHT-F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Class play 4. BILL NYGREN-Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,4; Class officer 3,4; Student council 4-Pres. 4; Class play 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2. WAYNE PETERSEN-F.F.A. 1.2,3,4-Sec. 4; Class play 4-Student Dir. 3; Raider Buccaneer 4-Bus. Manager 4; Football 1,2. TERRY RADENSLABEN-F.F.A. 1,2,3,4-Sec. 4; Class officer 2,4; Class play 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; Homecoming king 4; Student council 1. RONALD SANDERS-F.F.A. 1,2,3,4-Sentinel 4; Student council 4; Class play 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. RUTH SVOBODA-Chorus 1,2,3,4; Glee 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Pep club 1,2,3,4-Treas. 2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4-Sec. 2-Dis. Pari. 3-Pres. 4; Class play 3,4; Class officer 1,3,4; Volley- ball 1,2-Student manager 3; Homecoming attendant 4. The Junior Class led by Pres- ident Alan Johnson, sponsored the DSFN (Doesn't Stand For Nothing) Dance on November 30. The Purpose of this dance was mainly for raising money, since the Junior Class was in charge of planning the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. They also sold concessions at the Music Contest held at Mead to raise money. Other officers of the class were Marvin Hass, Vice President; Sharon Houfek, Secretary; and Lenore Larson, Treasurer. Kirby Zicafoose and John Evans were chosen as Junior Class repre- sentatives to the student council. Mr. Philip Miller and Mr. LeRoy Rockey were appointed as class sponsors. Scenes taken from the junior class play Hillbilly Weddin , David Andersen Glenn Hageman Jerri Barta Barbara Core Pat Coyle Sandra Hageman Randall Hanson Ronald Hassler THE JUNIOR CLASS John Evans Pat Iiams Peggy Long Kathy Schneider Robert Maly Steve Stoakes Jerome Moline Linda Weber Roger Pritchett Dianne Winchell Linda Pruess Kirby Zicafoose Drivers Education is part of every sophomore's curriculum. The Sophomore Class organized this year, electing Steve Meyer to lead their class as president. Jim Wagner was elect- ed as vice-president, Tom Long as secre- tary, and Dennis Washburn as Treasurer. Margaret Evans and Jim Wagner were chosen as sophomore class representatives to serve on the student council. Mr. Larry Meyer and Mr. Morris Ander- son were appointed as sophomore sponsors for the year. Dances were the most popular activity sponsored by the class. They held an all- school dance after the last home basketball game. Class enrollment at the beginning of the year totaled 31. New members of the class this year were LeRoy LaCroix, Darryl Otto, and Mike Leonard. Linda Andersen Carol Antrim Sheila Charles Bobbi Hall Delbert Hansen Donna Hanson Larry Iiams Larry Pacula JoAnn Pellan Dave Pickworth Steve Pickworth Myrna Pruess THE SOPHOMORE CLASS i ✓ Steve Meyer--PRESIDENT Jim Wagner—VICE-PRESIDENT Dennis Washburn--TREASURER Tom Long—SECRETARY Helen Coyle LeRoy LaCroix Freda Schultz Margaret Evans Mike Leonard Gary Simons Eileen Fick Ryan McDuffee Phyllis Storm Jim Goodding Sue Miles Sandra Stoakes Carolyn Graham Jeanette Nelson Judy Ziegenbein Larry LaCroix Larry Lamprecht Thomas Johnson David Konecky Marvin Kavan Lynda Kavan Patricia Simons Mary Williams James Winchell Marcia Zicafoose FRONT ROW: Cheryl Johnson, Linda La Croix, Janet Clark, Cindy Pool, Sharon Mayer; MIDDLE ROW: Randy Leonard, Lawrence Konecky, Mary Pellan, Sherri Andersen, Rhonda Hanson, Connie Larson, Jimmie Eckley; BACK ROW: Ronnie Miles, Roger Nelson, Millard Shires, Richard Heuerman, Joe Kavan, Danny York, Jimmy Blevins. EIGHTH GRADE JR. HIGH FRONT ROW: June Williams, Carolyn Simons, Mary Jane Pickworth, Gerri Andersen, Rosa Lee Hall, Connie McCord, Jennifer Ziegenbein; MIDDLE ROW: Karen Jo Whitcomb, Joan Williams, Paula Scoles, Mary Lou Raden- slaben, Denice Johnson, Ruth Ann Henrickson, Connie Jo Erickson, Debra Parsons, Gail Hilfiker; BACK ROW: Jimmie Shires, Bob Iiams, Mickey Coady, Marlyn Washburn, Philip Johnson, Leroy Kenecky, Tom Pickworth, Carol Ann Thorson. Mrs. Shirley Jensen SEVENTH GRADE WE ARE HERE TO . . . ... develop useful citizenship, competent leadership, and foster patriotism by organizing in a co-operative effort. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Merlin emcees the FFA-FHA banquet. Garwood Vavak — News Reporter Kirby Zicafoose — Vice President Merlin Fick — President Terry Radenslaben -- Secretary Wayne Petersen -- Treasurer Ron Sanders -- Sentinel Mr. Miller — Advisor FRONT ROW: Mr. Miller, advisor; Garwood Vavak, Kirby Zicafoose, Merlin Fick, Terry Radenslaben, Wayne Petersen, Ron Sanders; MIDDLE ROW: David Konecky, Steve Meyer, Steve Pickworth, Marvin Kavan, Mike Hall, Larry Lamprecht, Jim Winchell, Nyle Hage- man; BACK ROW: Art Lamprecht, Philip Cooke, Larry Iiams, John Evans, Marvin Hass, Bill Nygren, Larry Pacula, Norman Thorson, Bob Maly, Ron Hassler. FRONT ROW: Joyce Carlson, Sue Miles, Gay Gustafson, Mrs. Volin, advisor; Sharon Houfek, Ruth Svoboda, Lenore Larson, Jerri Barta, Eileen Fick, Jo Ann Pella n, Kathy Schneider; BACK ROW: Mildred Hall, Linda Weber, Barbara Core, Marla Lamprecht, Donna Hanson, Bobbi Hall, Sandra Hageman, Marcia Zicafoose, Judy House, Audrey Fick, Sandra Stoakes, Beverly Carlson, Carol Pacula, Sandra Hanson, Margaret Evans, Mary Williams, Jeanette Nelson. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Lenore Larson, Vice President; Jerri Barta, Secretary; Sharon Houfek, Treasurer; Ruth Svoboda, President. Mrs. Volin instructs Audrey Fick, Ruth Svoboda, and Lenore Larson on the procedure of selling cook- books, one of the F.H.A. projects to make money. OFFICERS Kirby Zicafoose, vice-pres.; Bill Nygren, pres.; Margaret Evans, sec.; and Mr. Lamb, sponsor. STUDENT COUNCIL Marcia Zicafoose Richard Maly John Evans Jim Goodding Ron Sanders JOURNALISM . . . The students of the Journalism Class are responsible for the newspaper, as well as, the yearbook. There are many steps, in which, the Journalism Class has to take before get- ting the newspaper out, and getting it out on time. The jobs of these students include: re- porting, typing stories, make-up, typing sten- cils, running off stencils on the mimeograph, editing, and proof-reading. The Journalism Class took their own pictures, and developed many of them. This has not been done be- fore by the Journalism Class. Five students participated in the Spring District Journalism Contest at Lincoln. The students participating in the contest were: Barbara Core, won second place for newspaper lay- out; Sharon Houfek, won second for newspaper writing; and Pat Iiams, re- ceived third for advertizing. Wayne Petersen represented Mead High School for yearbook writing, and Jerri Barta, editorial writing. Bar- bara Core, Sharon Houfek, and Pat Iiams, attended the State Journalism Awards Banquet on May 2. SECOND TEAM CHEERLEADERS - Nancy Schneider, Eileen Fick, and Beverly Carlson. THE PEP CLUB FIRST TEAM Lenore Larson; CHEERLEADERS - FRONT ROW: Sharon Houfek, Sally Jo Radenslaben, Mascot; BACK ROW: Jerri Barta, Gay Gustafson, Captain; and Kathy Schneider. WE ARE HERE TO . . . develop an appreciation of the fine arts, to exercise our musical abilities and talents, and to broaden our knowledge in the field of music. GIRLS GLEE - FRONT ROW: Patty Simons, Judy Ziegenbein, Margaret Evans, Mary Williams, Jeanette Nelson, Lenore Larson, Peg Long, Phyllis Storm, Barbara Core, Helen Coyle, Alvina Schultz, Freda Schultz; MIDDLE ROW: Gay Gustafson, Nancy Schneider, Bobbi Hall, Beverly Carlson, Sandra Hageman, Linda Kavan, Dianne Winchell, Donna Hanson, Eileen Fick, Sharon Houfek, Susan Miles, Myrna Pruess, Sandra Stoakes; BACK ROW: Sandra Hanson, Linda Andersen, Judy House, Kathy Schneider, Linda Pruess, Carol Pacula, Marcia Zicafoose, Lyn Costlett, Ruth Svoboda, JoAnn Pellan, Jerri Barta, Inez Nygren, Audrey Fick, and Mr. Anderson, director. SEXTETTE Jerri Barta Sharon Houfek Audrey Fick Kathy Schneider Gay Gustafson Jeanette Nelson TRIO Gay Gustafson Kathy Schneider Lenore Larson DUET Gay Gustafson Kathy Schneider CHORUS FRONT ROW: Judy Ziegenbein, Margaret Evans, Mary Williams, Beverly Carlson, Lenore Larson, ac- companist: Alan Johnson, Nyle Hageman, David Konecky, Ruth Svoboda, Donna Hanson, Phyllis Storm, Jeanette Nelson: MIDDLE ROW: Gay Gustafson, Nancy Schneider, Bobbi Hall, Ronald Hassler, Mike Hall, John Evans, Tom Johnson, Norman Thorson, Eileen Fick, Sharon Houfek, Sandra Hageman, Audrey Fick; BACK ROW: Sandra Hanson, Carol Pacula, Judy House, Kathy Schneider, Garwood Vavak, Merlin Fick, Bill Nygren, Tom Long, Inez Nygren, Marcia Zicafoose, Lyn Coslett, Jerri Barta, and Mr. Anderson, director. The music department ex- panded this year by presenting vocal and instrumental concerts given by the combined Mead and Yutan students, directed by Glenn Peterson and Walt Olson respec- tively. The fourth annual Community Concert, directed by Morris Ander- son, was presented in December. Kathy Schneider was selected from the Junior Class to attend the Music Clinic held at Kearney State Teachers College. Jerri Barta and Lenore Larson attended the Fine Arts Festival held at the University of Nebr. Mead received 9 superiors, 2 excellents, and one good, out of the 12 entries, while playing host to the Class C and D Music Con- test, District Two. TRIPLE TRIO FRONT ROW: Gay Gustafson, Beverly Carlson, Mary Williams; MIDDLE ROW: Donna Hanson, Eileen Fick, Jerri Barta: BACK ROW: Kathy Schneider, Marcia Zicafoose, and Ruth Svoboda. FRONT ROW: Patty Nelson, Ann Stevenson, Marcia Zicafoose, Lawrence Konecky, Jeanette Nelson, Lyn Costlett, Sharon Houfek, Gay Gustafson; SECOND ROW: Nancy Schneider, Kathy Schneider, Roger Nelson, Marvin Kavan, Sandra Ziegenbein, Keith Ziegenbein, Karen Whitcomb, Ruth Svoboda, Bobbi Hall, JoAnn Pellan, John Evans, Inez Nygren; THIRD ROW: Kevin Whitcomb, Gail Hilfiker, Lenore Larson, Phyllis Storm, Sandra Hageman, Connie Larson, Sandra Hanson, Judy Ziegenbein, Joe Kavan; BACK ROW: Kirby Zicafoose, Jerri Barta, Beverly Carlson, Randall Hanson, and Marlyn Washburn. ORGAN STUDENTS FRONT ROW: Connie McCord, Carol Ann Thorson, Inez Nygren, Lenore Larson; BACK ROW: Phyllis Storm, Pat Iiams, and Jeanette Nelson. WE ARE HERE TO. . . . . . learn good sportsmanship, develop coordination and the ability to follow. THE RAIDERS WIN FIVE, The Mead Raiders finished fourth in the Big Division as their football season ended. Senior Terry Radenslaben, Junior Pat Coyle, and Sophomore Jim Wagner, received All-Confer- ence honorable mention for their outstanding playing ability through- out the year. Terry was the only senior on the entire squad this year. The Raiders started their foot- ball season September 6, 1963, with Ceresco as their first opponent. Mead was considered an under- dog at the beginning of the season, because of the loss of a lot of the first team players, due to their graduation the previous year. The Raiders started out with a loss of 33-0 to Ceresco. The boys gained experience as the season progressed. They picked themselves out of the bottom rating when they defeated Wahoo Catholic. Their next game upped their rating to third place with their victory over Valparaiso. The homecoming game with Nehawka proved to be a decisive victory of 46-6. Our game with Eagle-Alvo took third place rating away from the Raiders and moved them down to fourth place, where they stayed till the end of the season. Kirby Zicafoose END Marvin Hass GUARD Mike Leonard LINEBACKER Dave Andersen GUARD Steve Stoakes makes the kick-off at the Homecoming game. Jim Wagner—END Steve Stoakes--HALFBACK «1 TIE ONE, LOSE FOUR . . . Pat Coyle—QUARTERBACK Terry Radenslaben CENTER Jerome Moline HALFBACK THE RECORD Mead 0 Ceresco 33 Mead 14 Yutan 7 Mead 14 Waterloo 14 Mead 18 Wahoo Catholic 12 Mead 40 Valparaiso 33 Mead 46 Nehawka 6 Mead 19 Eagle-Alvo 44 Mead 32 Prague 27 Mead 12 Snyder 38 Mead 31 Cedar Bluffs 45 FRONT ROW: Larry Pacula, Robert Maly, Alan Johnson, Tom Long, Dennis Washburn, David Konecky Mike Leonard Rona d HassJer, Jim Wagner, Philip Cooke. Robert Jones, student manager; BACK ROW: Mr. Rockeyf coach; jX vans, Steve Stoakes, Kirby Zicafoose, Marvin Hass, David Andersen, Glenn Hageman, Pat Coyle, Terry Radenslaben Jerome Moline, and Mr. Meyer, assistant coach. Varsity Basketball Record Coach Rockey plans Strategy. 50 Ceres co 47 Mead 53 Yutan 51 70 Hickman 68 Mead 59 Wahoo Catholic 58 47 Fort Calhoun 73 Mead 94 Gretna 58 55 Prague 90 Mead 56 Valparaiso 64 77 Valparaiso 46 Mead 58 Garland 66 60 East Butler 43 Mead 80 Gresham 68 87 Waterloo 98 Mead 57 Avoca 47 53 Cedar Bluffs 73 Mead 60 Alvo-Eagle 76 SECOND TEAM FRONT ROW: Gary Simons, Mike Leonard, Dave Pickworth, Randall Hanson, Mike Hall, Dave Konecky, BACK ROW: Mr. Meyer; Coach; Thomas Johnson, Norman Thorson, Richard Maly, Marvin Hass, John Evans, Thomas Long, and Ronald Hassler, student man- ager. RAIDERS FINISH SECOND IN CONFERENCE Mead was picked to finish in the seventh place in the pre-season con- ference poll but finished in a tie for second in the conference, losing only two conference games. The Raiders, who finished the season with a 9-7 record, were led by Pat Coyle, who averaged 18 points per game and was among the honorable mention in the Wahoo Newspaper. The 1963-64 Reserve Basketball Team finished the season with a 8-6 record. They received a second place trophy in the Mead Reserve Invitation- al Tournament. High scorers were Richard Maly, Mike Leonard, and Randall Hanson. Randall Hanson was chosen by the team as this years cap- tain. Mike Leonard attempts to score against Yutan's second team. FIRST TEAM From LEFT TO RIGHT: Merlin Fick, Steve Stoakes, Glenn Hageman, Alan Johnson, Dennis Washburn, Jerome Moline, Jim Wagner, Dave Dave shoots for two points, as Andersen. Center: Kirby Zicafoose; Mr. Rockey, Coach; and Pat Mead defeats Yutan 53-51. Coyle. THE 1964 THINNCLADS Mead placed fifth, out of twenty teams, in the district track meet held in Fremont at Memorial Stadium. At the district track meet, Dave Andersen and Terry Radenslaben qualified to go to the state track meet, this year held at Kearney, Nebraska. Dave threw the shot and Terry ran the 880 yard dash. School records were shattered this year in two events and tied for a third. Dave Andersen shows Alan Johnson and Tom Johnson how he broke the school record in the shot put. Shot put: 100 yard dash: 220 yard dash: NEW RECORDS PREVIOUS RECORDS YEAR Dave Andersen 46 feet 11 2 inches 43 feet 4 inches 1960 Mike Leonard 10.7 seconds TIE 10.8 seconds 1963 Mike Leonard 24.3 seconds 24.3 seconds 1957 Danny York, an eighth grader, attended the Junior Olympic track meet and took first place in the shot and the hundred yard dash. He threw the shot 43 feet 11 inches and ran the 100 yard dash in 11.2 seconds. This gave him the chance to attend the junior Olympic state track meet. Track coach Rockey hands out letters to: Dave Andersen, Alan Johnson, Jim Wagner, Terry Radenslaben, Tom Long, Mike Leonard, Mike Hall, and Philip Cooke. 40 15-6 RECORD FOR RAIDERETTES The team poses with the second place trophy won in the Invitational Tournament held at Mead. Volleyball Record Ceresco 1 Mead Hickman 1 Mead Fort Calhoun 0 Mead Prague 2 Mead Valparaiso 0 Mead Weston 0 Mead Gretna 0 Mead Cedar Bluffs 0 Mead Yutan 0 Mead Elkhorn 0 Mead Millard 0 Mead Malcom 1 Mead Garland 0 Mead Firth 0 Mead Dorchester 0 Mead Virginia 1 Mead 0 0 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 FRONT ROW: Audrey Fick, Bobbi Hall, Lenore Larson, Beverly Carlson, Alvina Schultz, Margaret Evans, Patty Simons; BACK ROW: Sandra Stoakes, Helen Coyle, Jerri Barta, Sharon Houfek, Kathy Schneider, JoAnn Pellan, Marcia Zicafoose, Eileen Fick, Susan Miles, Sandra Hageman, Mary Williams, and Mr. Lamb, coach. Preparations are made for Homecoming. Attendants: Merlin Fick and Ruth Svoboda. HOMECOMING 63-64 Merlin Fick, Gay Gustafson, Terry Radenslaben, and Ruth Svoboda. Queen, Gay Gustafson; King, Terry Radenslaben. WE ARE HERE TO . . . . . . strengthen our understanding of ourselves, satisfy our search for knowledge, and exercise our minds to the broadening interests of the world around us. The second grade opens gifts at their Christmas party. Kindergarten children learn about real rabbits at Easter. KINDERGARTEN Joan Gustafson FRONT ROW: Eddie Barlow, Kimmie Scoles, Boyd Heiser, Curtis Pearson, Melissa Behrens, Bobby Scoles. MIDDLE ROW: Nancy Welsh, Steve Miller, Tommy Erickson, Scott Solfermoser, Anne Konecky, Margaret Murray, Dean Hogg, David Brabec, Verna Kreizel, David Raver. BACK ROW: Crys- tal Novak, Karla Maly, Connie Osterloh, Sally Radenslaben, Lois LaCroix, Nancy Stoakes, Peggy Pickworth, Leigh Hanson. FRONT ROW: Connie Uhe, Karen Johnson, Marlin LaCroix, Dennis Pike, Robbi Hall, Susan Pruess, Susan Erickson. MIDDLE ROW: Cathi Biehn, Linda Shires, Laurie Nygren, Doris Ulander, Ronnie Fujan, Ronnie Raver, Russell Larson, Byran Swanson, Daniel Marray. BACK ROW: Michael Rasmussen, Danny Autrey, Steen Anderson, Ronnie Iiams, Roy Barlow, Rodney Vetter, Jacquelynn Houska, Richard Brabec. Absent: Kenneth Novak. SECOND GRADE Delphia Carlson FRONT ROW: Kathleen Johnson, Timothy Erickson, Judy Novak, Stephen Biehn, Julie Meyer. MIDDLE ROW: David Pellan, Robert Nelson, Mitchell Welsh, Byran Konecky, Becky Miles, Melinda Johnson, Jerry Lyn Pike, Janie Hall. BACK ROW: Lynn Vogt, Donald Parsons, Kevin Ziegenbein, Nathan Murray, Jennie York, Douglas Novak, Jerry Leonard, Dale Couch. Absent: Catherine Stevenson. FRONT ROW: Connie Kavan, Robyn Bishop, Charlene Fujan, Denise Carlson, Mary Harms. MIDDLE ROW: Mark Ecklund, Patty Jo Coady, Cindy Miller, Rhonda Car- den, Wesly Iiams, Douglas Barlow, Wayne Thorson, Don Anderson, Randy Johnson. BACK ROW: Kathy Uhe, Connie Simons, Alan Pruess, Charles Lorenz, Vincent Konecky, Tim Hall, Darlene Johnson, Deborah Autrev. THIRD GRADE Irene Odell FRONT ROW: Lorie Jean Creps, Marlene Linden, Victoria Simons, Jenel Hanson, Chrysta Eckley, Jeannette Welsh, Carolyn Bye. MIDDLE ROW: Bill Creps, Lee Shires, Larry Rasmussen, Tom Doidge, David Lee Jansa, Ronnie Thoms, Michael Couch, John Erickson, Carlos Charles, Mark Carlson, Billy Miles, David Deerson. t t m BACK ROW: Laurie Ulander, Roxanne Schulz, Margaret York, Kenneth Otto, FOURTH GRADE Rick McCord, Mike Miller, Wanda Hall, Sheila Johnson, Darlene Henrichson. FRONT ROW: Karen Williams, Marsha Linden, Glenda Pearson, Shirley Behrens, Kathryn Maly, Linda Hall. MIDDLE ROW: Shirly Iiams, Cheryl Scoles, Sylvia Blevins, Donna Andersen, Michael Erickson, John Coyle, Dickie Coady, William Baltz, Randy Bishop. BACK ROW: Richard Parsons, Keith Ziegenbein, Mark Johnson, Donald Simons, Ronnie Johnson, Douglas Konecky, Kevin Whitcomb. FIFTH GRADE Crystal Anderson SIXTH GRADE Lucille Hoeven FRONT ROW: Ann Stevenson, Rebecca Pickworth, Connie Jansa, Sandra Ziegen- bein, Patty Nelson. MIDDLE ROW: David Radenslaben, Patrick Hall, Richard York, Gary Zicafoose, Alan Thorson, Randall McDuffy. BACK ROW: Lonnie LaCroix, Kerry Carden, Dale Hanson, Olaf Bye, Michael Anderson. Absent: Gerald Leonard. And so ends our account of the school year 1963-1964. The seniors have walked down the hall for the last time as students at Mead; the classes have moved up and onto broader horizons. Those who remain here at Mead School will add a little morefcwarfnth each day to these memory- filled halls. Those who leave and go on to their chosen professions will look back over their shoulders ev ry once in awhile and remember those wonderful days spAnt at Mead. t s