Milford High School - Eagle Yearbook (Milford, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1978 volume:

1978 Eagle DAYS GONE BY Milford High School Milford, Nebraska A monument of work well done. There stands the old stone mill. The sentinel of time is he, Undaunted, faithful still — — Isla Paschal Richardson A riverstream and an old mill. Makes a picturesque scene, doesn’t it? A fine subject for a song. (Remember “Down By the Old Mill Stream ?) A romantic spot on a cool summer evening. A nice picture for a magazine advertisement. How about the setting for the beginning of a town? Such was the case, over a century ago, when the west was still wild, and our midland plains were slowly being settled. A venturesome pio- neer by the name of J. L. Davison happened to discover a ford, or a shallow part in the Blue River. Since bridges were not plentiful in those sparsely settled areas, and pioneer traffic found it necessary to get to the other side of this great stream of water, a ford in the river was the most convenient place to cross. As this location became more popular and travelled upon, settlers preferred to remain there, and assembled themselves into a community. Situated in a fertile farming valley, with the river as an ideal source of power, the settlers erected a mill. This prospering community then became known as none other than Milford. In the early days when our town was growing up, the mill proved to be an important part of the community. For many years, the farmers kept bringing their grain to the miller, who in turn kept grinding it into flour. In an age before modern technology, both the farmers and the townspeople alike depended upon the miller and his work. The years have swiftly passed, though, and time has seen the mill wheel come to a final stop. Farmers no longer make their fre- quent visits to the mill, to bring their sacks of grain and pass the time with friends. The miller is gone, as well as his grind stone, and any few bits of grain left have long been carried off by the mice. All that remains are parts of the old mill and memories for the old timers to reflect upon and pass along to the younger gen- erations. Besides having a special importance for the community as a whole, the mill holds a unique meaning for us, the students, and all the facets of our school life. Symbolizing the mill as our school, we represent the grain that was once brought to the mill. There, the miller refined the grain and transformed it into a new product, just as our teachers and administration work with us, changing us into responsible and thinking adults, ready to face the world. Our school life is not made up only of people, but also involves other such elements as athletics and organiza- tions. In the same way, the mill also causes a remembrance of our town’s early life. 5 THE GOOD TIMES 6 ilii 'ijilli f. I • . . FA VORITES The old mill wheel is inactive rjiow, the ijhiilldr is longer present, but the memdrjeS of the rr|il will Jr and Queen on Homecoming n'iblfi anld Jhej is pial iors. The prom was a night bf joy and dxcitejmeji received by the outstanding es will bj rejperr he Graduation — we thought it would never be here. We and many more all play their pec part for each dnge 'trrijlling hijs gra n ahc jdri; Just as the pri ig owning thalt be c hit- yjll fjieyer be fofjcj ■ecj b r.a;l|: Their' waite fjipjlong butjth d ever .6pbof us. ajrfc j the walls of the mill are no 11 arie s of the crowning of King only to pe juniors and sen-, . he Sophies and awards' j plays al armc sof [1 These memories. ‘‘Eagles' Magic Moment” was this year's theme for Homecoming. We had the traditional spirit week with no sweat” day, 50’s day, class day, and purple day to raise the spirit for Friday night's game. The parade was followed by the pep rally in front of the post office where everyone was urged to attend the game. After an over- whelming victory of 48-0 against Friend, the Homecoming dance was held in the gym. 1977 Home- coming was a great success! Opposite page: 1. Mary W., Kelly K., Teresa S. on 50’s day. Court: 2. Freshman Jeri Kunzle and Jon Etcher. 3. Sophomore Becky Schweitzer and Kelly Kmion. 4. Jun lor: Jody Treu and Dave Swartzendruber 5. Senior Teresa Schultz and Mark Tyrrell. This page: 1. Jr.'s 1st place float. 2. King Van Wurst, Queen Virginia Murray. 3. At the dance. 10 The 1977 all-school-play took place in a mortician's house and centered around the presence of an old man’s ghost. Although it sounds like a morbid theme, the antics of the characters kept the action at a level somewhere between comical and crazy. The discovery that the 'ghost' of Mr. Quigley is no ghost is only the beginning for two boys visiting their uncle, the mortician. The next step is to determine which of several strange characters had unknow- ingly failed to bump off the eccen- tric old man. In the end their efforts flush out the villain, in the tradition of all good heroes. Hercules Blane Steckly Wilbur Maxwell Carl Beckler Nina Traci Sterns Celeste Beth Williams Frankie Amy Schweitzer Julie Farlin Granny Tammy Rhoads Mrs. Nelson Dawn Roth Mr. Nelson Doug Murray Mr. Quigley Sheldon Stauffer Mr. Shuster Clark Roth Madeline Robin Stauffer Dr. Brown Bruce Yoder Daphne Tami Eicher Claude Directed by Stuart Yoder Assistants Sheryl Piening Lois Farlin 11 Our Miss Brooks “Our Miss Brooks” was this year’s musical. The musical was based on a school teacher’s problems with her students, the principal, the school board president, and the coach, while trying to direct their high school musical, The Best of Broadway. She teams up with Jane, one of her best students, the coach teams up with Ted, one of his star basketball players who also has the main part in the musical, and the two couples battle it out. But as with all good stories. Miss Brooks and the coach become engaged, Ted and Jane find they really like each other, and the musical becomes a big success in the school. We start swingin' at 3 o'clock. Ta Dah! 12 Ted, I. . Yeh Coach!!! An older man?’’ CAST Miss Brooks . . Ted Wilder Miss Finch . . . Jane Drew Hugo Longacre Mr. Wadsworth Miss Audubon Rhonda........ Martin........ Elsie......... Faith......... Doris ........ Sylvia......... Marge......... Fred.......... Elaine........ John........... Bill........... Patsy......... Ellen ......... Mrs. Allen .... .......Robin Stauffer .... Mark Duermyer . . Becky Schweitzer Nancy Bergstraesser .......Jon Eicher .......Clark Roth .......Kelle Burkey .... Amy Schweitzer .......Blane Steckly .......Carolyn Wehrs .......Jayne Liesveld .......Dawn Roth .......Donna Kunert .......Jenny Putnam .......Verlin Miller .......Kathy Becker . . Sheldon Stauffer .......Doug Harms .......Julie Farlin .......Jeri Kunzie .......Deb Swanson Thank you! Thank you! 13 FOOTBALL — Offensive — M. Tyrrell, Defensive — K. Kinion, V. Wurst. 14 TRACK 77 — K. Hoggins GOLF 77 — D. Muhleisen 1978-1979 CHEERLEADERS — T. Eicher, G. Stauffer, D. Ahl, T. Sterns, R. Stauffer, J. Treu, L. White, D. Kunert. TRACK '77 — V. Murray M. Portz 15 A YEAR OF HARD WORK MUSIC AWARDS Julie Farlin receives Band Award. fi r i ft 3 I Robin Stauffer and Nancy Bergstraesser receive Music Award. Band members receive letters for the 1978 school year. ATHLETIC AWARD Nancy Bergstraesser receives outstanding music award. Basketball guys receive letters from Coach Bargen. Volleyball girls receive letters for the Volleyball season. YIELDS REWARDS Dennis Boesen and Dave Wurst receive awards for FBLA. Jon Eicher receives outstanding Senior Drama Award Annual Editors are recognized — Teresa Schultz and Kay Hunter, not pictured, Kim Gerner. Teresa Schultz receives Shorthand Award. 17 18 Kelly reads wills. This year, once again, the Jr.-Sr. prom night brought heavy rain and a touch of magic to M.H.S. stu- dents. During the banquet, the rain was forgotten as the waiters and waitresses took the guests over the rainbow and to the land of Oz. The famous characters of this magical land were assembled in the gym, and looked on as the dancers tried to follow the music of the band. Unenthusiastic response to The Boys, however, proved that M.H.S. was not ready for their 'punk rock’ style. Becky Schweitzer, Daryl Braunsroth, Lorna Murray, Carey Peters, Traci Sterns, Rusty Ples- sel, Steve Troyer, Donna Kunert, Dave Wurst, Julie Farlin. 19 TOGETHER AGAIN FOR THE LAST TIME. . . 20 HAPPY DA YS i;i:: i. ■ i he ; ATHLETICS • : iiiiiin i iii! The rigid structure of the water wheel went round and round, hour after hour, day after day, week after week working endles'sly. Athletics also meant long hours and hard work day after day. It meant determination and dedication with each Eagle athlete playing the part of the mill wheel as each worked endlessly to become a EAGLE SCOREBOARD VARSITY FOOTBALL BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL Milford 7 Wahoo Neumann 6 Milford 45 Sutton 21 Milford 57 Malcolm 49 Milford 21 Tecumseh 7 Milford 88 Friend 65 Milford 7 Hebron 27 Milford 80 Dorchester 74 Milford 8 Friend 0 Milford 67 Geneva 63 Milford 25 Wilber 0 Milford 66 Centennial 67 Milford 29 Tri-County 0 Milford 0 Wymore 7 Henderson Holiday Tournament Milford ' 2 Friend 57 RESERVE FOOTBALL Milford 7 Henderson 66 Milford 24 Wilber 6 Milford 54 Tecumseh 44 Milford 29 Henderson 6 Milford 75 East Butler 1? Milford 18 Tri-County 6 Milford 1 Wilber Milford 13 Friend 6 Milford If5 David City 53 Milford 6 Raymond Central 22 Milford 67 Henderson VARSITY WRESTLING Milford 24 Centennial 38 Milford 39 Weeping Water 27 Milford 30 Stromsburg 29 Milford 33 Dorchester 28 Milford 27 Tri County 36 Milford 24 Wilber 30 Milford 29 Friend 33 Milford 37 Sutton 15 Milford 21 Raymond Central 48 Milford 27 David City 35 JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING Milford 29 Wilber 15 Milford 43 Friend 11 Milford 35 Centennial 8 Milford 30 Tri-County 14 Milford 63 Tri-County Milford 73 Wymore Southern Milford 63 Hebron SNC Tournament Milford 74 Friend Milford 62 Tri-County Milford 74 Sandy Creek 47 80 Milford Milford cWc 69 Palmyra 72 Stromsburg C-3 District Tournament Milford 39 Wymore Southern Milford 54 Friend Milford 55 Malcolm 56 59 31 730T 33 49 57 VOLLEYBALL Varsity JV Lost Centennial m Lost Lost Geneva Lost Won Tecumseh Lost Lost Tri-County Won Won ‘ Bteter J Won I?e5t' idCit Wilber Henfl Friend Wymore Won Lost BOYS’ JV BASKETBALL ilford 67 Malcolm 38 ilford 66 Friend 33 ilford 85 Dorchester 27 ilford 52 Geneva 54 ilford 68 Centennial 67 ilford 58 Tecumseh 64 ilford 75 East Butler 19 ilford 74 Wilber 31 ilford 59 David City 40 ilford 65 Henderson 60 ilford 46 Tri-County 56 ilford 63 Wymore 34 ilford 66 Hebron 40 ilford 66 Palmyra 22 ilford 59 Stromsburg 55 rdeV GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL BOYS' TRACK Milford 39 Exeter 46 Milford 48 Hampton 53 Milford 55 Friend 33 Milford 38 Tecumseh 29 Milford 57 Wilber 25 Henderson Holiday Tournament Milford 52 Dorchester 28 Milford 38 Friend 39 Milford 54 East Butler 36 Milford 39 East Butler 380T Milford 53 Centennial 33 Milford 38 Geneva 49 Milford 40 Malcolm 28 Milford 43 Southern 34 SNC Tournament Milford 31 Wilber 20 Milford 37 Tri County 35 Milford 40 Geneva 57 Milford 42 Norris 46 Milford 61 Dorchester 41 Milford 41 Tri-County 37 C-3 District Milford 64 Southern 30 Milford 50 Friend 24 Milford 39 Tri County 22 Regional Milford 34 Geneva ■ n a f'l rTn a I 1 43 GFRLS' JV BASKETBALL Milford 18 Exeter 25 Milford 4 Dorchester 29 Milford 21 Hampton 14 Milford Milford Milford Milford Milford Milford I Milford Milford Milford Milford Milford Milford Milford Milford 35 Friend 8 Tecumseh 28 Wilber 16 East Butler 19 David City, 27 Centennial Centennial i wWj Wymore Southern 36 St. John’s 22 St. John's 36 Norris 26 Dorchester 30 Tri-County Red Grovert Relay 1 -1 st, 1-2nd, 2 M. I4th,2-5th Wilber L T, d, 1 -4th, Tri-County Invitational 3-1st, 2-3rd,.Hfl| Tecumseh Triangular 5-1st, 8-2nd,4-3rd SjN.A.C. Tournament 1-lst, 1-2nd, 4 5th, U C-1 District 3 1st, 3-4th, GIRLS’ TRACK Red Grovert Relays Friend Invitational Tri-County Invitational Triangular witb ecumseh and Pawnee City S.N.A.Q. Tournament C-1 District K . GOLF Triangular with Geneva and Tri-County Tri-County Invitational Quadrangle with Friend,JDavid City and Tri-County Seward Palmyra Invitational Triangular and Wymore and Tri-County 3rd 32 Norris Lost 12 Exeter Lost 9 SNC Invitational 4th 19 Districts 9th 17 32 JR. HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL 34 7 Milford 3$ Friend 18 11 Milford 4� ' SSf John's 38 30 Milford 241 Tri County 29 17 Milford 36 i JWilber 29 25 Milford 37 V Centennial 29 28 Milford 33 Wilber 23 25 Row 1: M. Tyrrell, K. Kimon, V. Wurst, P. Beranek, D. Hans, J. Eicher, D. Swartzendruber, S. Braunsroth, B. Schweitzer. Row 2: Mr. Brett mann, Mr. Fischer, K. Stauffer, B. Hauder, L Wurst, D. Boesen, D. Danekas, J. Shaw, T. Klabenes, D. Dahle, R. Stutzman, W. Stephens, S. Tolle. Row 3: B. Garner, R. Freimuth, D. Wurst, R. Plessel, T. Tyrrell, D. Braunsroth, M. Pertz, C. Roth, B. Meredith, S. Troyer, Mr. Stein meyer, Mr. Stutzman. Row 4. D. Hostetler, M. Duermyer. T. Feimuth, A. Putnam, C. Peters, P. Wohlgemuth, B. Blair, V. Hoggins, B. Stutz- man. The Eagles had another fine season going 6-2. The team was rated in the top 10 of Class C throughout the season. Unfortu- nately, the season was prema- turely ended by a loss in the last regular season game. This sty- mied the Eagles’ hopes of a S.N.C. title. Although the season ended on a sour note there were many post-season honors awarded to members of the team. There were nine team members named to the All-Con- ference team, two of which were also All-State picks. j AI I Conference . V. AND JUNIOR HIGH Front Row: Brad Blair, Phil Wohlgemuth, Ron Freimuth, Brent Hauder, Daryl Braunsroth, Robbie Stutzman, Dave Dahle, Kevin Stauffer, Brad Meredith. Back Row: Mark Portz, Tom Freimuth, Carey Peters, Doyle Hostatler, Terry Tyrrell, Wes Stephens, Andy Putnam, Rusty Plessel, Steve Troyer, Clark Roth, Mark Duermeyer, Dave Wurst. Front Row: Randy Fees, Conway Beranek, Tom White, Ricky Roth, Mike Dunlap, David Freimuth. Middle Row: Todd Heyen, Tim Hauder, Russ Riley, Kyle Klabenes, Mike Whitney, Alan Murdock, Doug Roth. Back Row: Mike Carpenter, Jon Thomas, Terry Hauder, Doug Mur- ray, Bert Bowen, Jim Stutzman, Sam Roth, Kendel Martin, Coach Steinmeyer. 28 LOOK FORWARD TO FUTURE Front Row: N. Saltzman. T. Tolle, S. Barker, G. Stauffer, Coach Stoehr, K. Welsch, A. Wurst, E. Smith, S. TeSelle, B. Vaghts, L. Rediger. Middle Row: B. Thomas, K. Grimes, B. Stauffer, K. Haynes, B. Burkey, L. Plessel, A. Rediger, J. Stutzman, J. Roth, V. Stauffer, D. Ahl. Back Row: L. Oakeson, S. Minchow, M. Forst, B. Roth, K. Williams, K. Kness, D. Erb, C. Freimuth, B. Johns, L. Snell, K. Roth, B. Ficke, K. Schultz, T. Meyer. Front Row: Becky Schweit zer. Dawn Roth. Middle Row: Lori White, Diane Dreeszen, Julie Farlin. Back Row: Marcia Koch, Jayne Leisveld. 29 IRIS' VOLLEYBALL GIRLS' VOLLEY Improvement was the major key of the 1977 Vol- leyball Team. Areas in which skills were sharp- ened are: serving, spiking, and digging. Even though four start- ing Seniors are leaving, the girls plan on putting forth 100% effort on improve- ment for the year of 1978. Front: S. Hays, T. Sterns, L. Murray, C. Hoppe, J. Treu. Back: Coach Pillen, T. Eicher, R. Stauffer, W. VanAndel, V. Murray, B. Philson, D. Covert, P. Boshart, T. Baines. 30 The Milford High basketball team had a very suc- cessful year. The team ended the year with a 19-4 record and they achieved many team titles. The team captured first place in the Henderson Holiday Tournament, first in the Southern Nebraska Confer- ence Eastern Division, and finished a disappointing second in the district tournament. Four players were also fortunate enough to achieve all-conference awards. Todd Klabenes and Jeff Shaw were named to the first team, Mark Tyrrell was named to the second team, and Paul Beranke received honorable mention. Congratulations to the team for making the 77-78 season one to remem- ber. Mark Tyrrell Kelly Kinion Paul Beranek Front row: Dennis Boesen, Lance Wurst, Scott Tolle, Mark Tyrrell, Dave Swartzendruber, Jon Eicher. Back row: Todd Kla- benes, Don Danekas, Kelly Kinion, Jeff Shaw, Paul Beranek, Tom Garner and Coach Bargen. JV BASKETBALL Front Row: M. Portz, B. Meredith, L. Wurst, D. Danekas, S. Tolle, D. Wurst, K. Stauffer. Second Row: T. Freimuth, M. Hansen, C. Peters, C. Stabenow, A. Putnam, D. Dahle, L. Stauffer. Not Pictured: R. Plessel, J. Ficke, P. Wohlgumuth. 34 Top Row: R. Welsch, S. Havlat, D. Covert. Bottom Row: L. Reid, D. Dill, M. Woebbecke, L. Ficke, J. Putnam, J. Farlin. Not Pictured: C. Hoppe. The team was coached by B. Pillen. FRESHMAN AND JUNIOR HIGH BB Front Row: S. Stauffer, J. Thomas, B. Anderson, K. Martin, Coach Steinmeyer. Back Row: T. Hauder, D. Murray, J. Ficke, J. Stutzman, B. Garner. Front Row: J. Roth, A. Rediger, B. Blair, A. Wurst. 2nd Row: Coach Gause, B. Stauffer, B. Johns, L. Casteel, C. Pelan, M. Ber anek, K. Welsch. 3rd Row: K. Kremer, K. Sullivan, K. Williams, R. Reid, L. Rediger. On Top: C. Freimuth. Front Row: K. Kremer, L. Casteel, T. Vegas, R. Hoppe, B. Ficke, K. Kness. 2nd Row: S. Capps, J. Phelps, R. Struwe, L. Roth, K. Bonner, B. Meredith, S. Stabenow, D. Hansen K. Keller, R. Havlat, M. Dunlap, C. Stauffer. 3rd Row: Coach Huss, L. Billings, J. Ficke, M. Carpenter, R. Wohlgumuth, T. Heyen, R. Riley, K. Klabenes, T. Hauder, T. White, M. Freimuth, E. Bergstraesser, G. Chapman. 35 GIRLS' BASKETBALL GIRLS'BASKETBj The girls had a great season this year with a record of 16-7. The girls put forth full team effort and accomplished many goals. They got 2nd place in the Henderson Holiday Tournament and in the Conference tournament. They were also the champions of their district. This is the first year that the team had girls playing for four years, and they really showed great leadership. Front: L. Murray, J. Farlin, D. Harms, T. Blair, D. Covert, M. Boss. Back: Coach Brettman, L. Ficke, D. Baines, V. Murray, S. Sims, W. VanAndel, K. Gerner, Assistant Coach Pillen. WRESTLING Winning often means scoring more points, but there are many other ways to win. Doing your absolute best in a winning team effort should be a great satisfaction. Competing well under adverse conditions requires a winning attitude. Improving your performances, achieving goals in practice, or competition is winning. VARSITY LINEUP Name Weight Class David Whitney 98 Steve Troyer 105 Ron Freimuth 112 John Horn 119 i Daryl Braunsroth 126 Brad Blair 132 Scott Pekarek 138 Ves Stevens 145 Rob Stutzman 155 Brent Hauder 167 Steve Braunsroth 185 f. Terry Tyrrell HWT 5 Row 1: David Whitney, Steve Troyer, Ron Freimuth, John Horn, Daryl Braunsroth, Brad Blair. Row 2: Terry Tyrrell, Steve Braunsroth, Rob Stutzman, Brent Hauder, Wes Ste- phens, Scott Pekarek, Coach Shimeall. Co-Captains John Horn Steve Braunsroth Coaching Staff Front row: Kelly Burkey, Sonja Placek, Kathy Becker. Back row: Coach Shimeall, Ross Kness, Scott Fosler. 100 Point Club Daryl Braunsroth, John Horn, Steve Braunsroth, Steve Troyer. Coach Michael Shimeall Feeling like a state Champ — John Horn Horn giving it what it takes 38 Corning in first place is not the most vital aspect of competition — wanting to do your very best is the most important aspect of competition. Adopt this philosophy and you will never “psych out or do poorly in athlet- ics. Remember and believe: It is not a disgrace to lose, but it is a disgrace if you do not do your best. You may be very good and seldom lose, but no matter how good you are, you will lose to someone at sometime. The important thing to remember after any competition — win or lose — is to come back in the next match want- ing and expecting to do your best. Daryl Braunsroth tying his opponent in a knot Row 1: Sonja Placek, Bill Freimuth, Dan Hill, David Whitney, Steve Troyer, Ron Freimuth, John Horn, Daryl Braunsroth, Brad Blair, Kelly Burkey, Ross Kness, Bert Bowen. Row 2: Mark Duermyer, Dennis Ahl, Terry Tyrrell, Steve Brausnroth, Rob Stutzman, Brent Hau- der, Wes Stephens, Scott Pekarek, Rick Saltzman, Clay Swanson, Scott Fosler. 39 State Qualifiers Steve Troyer, Daryl Braunsroth Coach Michael Shimeall MTRACK Front Row: L to R: S. Tolle, D. Wurst, K. Martin, K. Kinion, D. Pohlman, D. Braunsroth, J. Eicher. Second Row: Coach Bargen, B. Pohlman, J. Ficke, D. Boesen, D. Dahle, D. Danekas, V. Hoggins, Coach Fisher. Last Row: 0. Rutt, T. Klabenes. P. Beranek, V. Wurst, B. Hauder, D. Casteel. The Track Team this year was more balanced and much improved. The team placed second in their district and had people qualify in four events. Van Wurst qualified in the shot put and Dennis Boesen qualified in the 100, 220, and ran a leg in the 880 relay team that also qualified. The Relay team finished third in the State Meet with a time of 1:34.8. Dennis Boesen made it to the finals in both 100 and 220 and placed sixth in the 220 with a new school record of 23.1. 880 Relay: D. Boesen, T. Klabenes, D. Swartzendruber, J. Eicher. 40 The '78 Track Team was much improved again this year. The highlight of the sea son was placing third in Dis- trict. The girls had two state qualifiers — Melinda Gifford in the high jump and Susie Hays in the Shotput and Dis- cus. Melinda scored the only points at the state tourna- ments, placing third in the high jump at 5'3 . Susie Hays Melinda Gittord Front Row: D. Brettman, V. Murray, T. Blair, L. Reid, T. Sterns, T. Eicher, D. Covert. Middle Row: M. Woebbecke, S. Hays, L. Ficke, C. Stauffer, C. Rapp, D. Harms. Back Row: S. Piening, C. Hoppe, V. Roth, L. Murray, T. Hoggins, M. Gifford. Not Pictured: J. Treu. GOLF Front Row: S. Placek, D. Ahl, B. Stutzman, B. Meredith, M. Portz. R. Plessel, R. Kness, D. Whitney, S. Stauffer. Back Row: K. Stauffer, T. Freimuth, L. Wurst, B. Steckiy, M. Hansen, W. Stephens, L. Stauffer, T. Pedersen, Coach Wergin. This year’s golf team suffered from a lack of experience. They had no returning lettermen, and no seniors on this year’s team. Although it was a rebuilding year, there was good improve- ment by the young team mem- bers. The team improved enough to place fourth in the Conference Tournament. With the whole team returning next year, we should have a much improved team. 42 Mike Hansen Dennis Ahl Brad Meredith ORGANIZATIONS V III: : r . ' • • III III • The movement of the stream never ceases. It flows on and on just as the different organizations and groups flowed on and on down through the school year. Each organization gave us the privilege and opportunity to belong and to be a part of the stream. ANNUAL STAFF Seated: Lori F., Carrie H., Marcia K., Lisa F., Deb S., Diane D., Robin S., Lori W., Tami E. Behind: Lance W., Teresa S., Beth W., Jan S., Jeff S„ Kay H., Don D., Dennis B., Tammy R., Jody T., Mary W„ Kim G., Ann 0., Bill F., Miss Kratky. Not pictured: Dawn R. Kim G., Co ed.; Teresa S., ed.; Kay H., Photo ed. Looking back it’s hard to find the first annual Milford High School put together. There has always been a type of an annual even though it was inconsistent. In the last few years the book has begun to improve. This year the staff, under Miss Kratky, has worked hard and come up with the 1977-78 book. The theme centers around the idea of Milford’s beginning his- tory. To develop it, the staff dove into history books, and photo albums. They went to clinics to perfect the techniques of layout, took their group pictures and snaps and spent a great deal of time brain storming to come up with some terrific, original lay- outs and copy. To pay for all these new ideas the staff set to work on an ad board to hang in the gym. Each sponsor’s name was printed on a small board and then mounted on one large board. The final copy drafts were sent in on the deadlines. Now there was the feeling of relief arid anticipation. For months later the fruits of all the labors would be delivered. 44 STAFF Standing: Bruce Y., Sonja P., Susie H„ Ann 0., Deb E„ Tammy R., Aria M., Kim B., Hope S. 2nd row seated: Clark R., Cindy H., Deb S., Kathy M., Linda R., Valarie S., Patty M., Mistii L., Lynda 0. Front row seated: Mary W., Deb H., Kay H., Sharon M., Owen S., Kathy K., Shelly B., Leah C. Not pictured: Dawn R., Dondi M. The Eyrie Staff was founded in 1965 by Aldora Saltzman and every year since, the editors have tried to bring current, inter- esting news to the students of Milford High School. This year’s editor was Ann Oakeson, who with the help of the advisor. Miss Costello, improved the paper a great deal. For the first time in many years the paper contained pictures. They were few in number and far from perfect, but it was a begin- ning. The stories, too, were more current and well written. There were a few problems, but they were solved and written off as good experience. Next year and the years ahead should show even more improvement. Ann 0., ed.; Susie H., co-ed.; Deb S., feature ed. s R. H I G H B A N D Front row: (left to right): D. Covert, J. Kunzie, J. Putnam, A. Schweitzer, K. Becker, L. Reid, J. Farlin, B. Fees. Row 2: L. White, C. Hoppe, K. Heckman, M. Woebbecke, D. Dill, L. Murray, M. Boss. Row 3: D. Dreeszen, T. White, B. Schweitzer, A. Putnam, C. Peters, C. Roth, K. Martin. Row 4: S. Stauffer, K. Kness, N. Bergstraesser, R. Kness, C. Stabenow, B. Meredith, J. Shaw, R. Stutzman. The Senior High Band was involved in many activities this year. They supplied music for the musical, helped the Mil ford fans become more enthusiastic by performing as .a pep band at games, and gave everyone enjoyment by hav- ing concerts. 46 Front row: (left to right): E. Bergstraesser, L. Rediger, A. Rediger, A. Rediger, K. Welsch, A. Wurst, L. Plessel, T. Utter. Row 2: C. Smith, B. Stauffer, J. Helter, L. Oakeson, J. Stutzman, S. Brokaw, A. Ryan, K. Haynes, D. Shook, A. Harral. Row 3: J. Fosler, G. TeSelle, T. Vegas, S. Saltzman, N. Saltzman, J. James, J. Imig, B. Stauffer, E. Leichty, B. Meredith. Row 4: D. Detweiler, S. Stabenow, D. Roth, T. Gregg, G. Eggerling, M. Becker. 47 M.H.S. SONGBIRDS. . . This is the 1977-78 Jr. High Chorus. As you can see there are a lot of them. The chorus had several guest speakers which helped them with their practices. They also did several activities such as: a spring and fall concert, joining the Sr. High Chorus in a Christmas recital, and many became brave enough to sing for the fine arts fair. Good job! The Smaller Singing Notes Oh Brother! That's the best song of them all. Strum, strum, strum . . . Kathy Kremer was main accompanist for this year. She played for many of the con- certs, the musical, and for graduation. Others who helped are Jenny Putnam, Deb Eber spacher, Chanel Brown, and Marietta Saltzman. This is just a short note from the Sr. High Cho- rus to tell you just a few things about their activi- ties. Such as: — their fall concert — their Christmas recital with the Jr. High Chorus — the spring presentation for the elementary schools — Conference Clinic with Jon Peterson — District Music Contest Fine Arts Fair This year’s Swing Choir consisted of Debbie Swanson, Lori Ficke, Debbie Dill, Nancy Bergstraesser, Kathy Becker, Jayne Leisveld, Kathy Burkey, Robin Stauffer, Amy Schweitzer, and not pictured, Sonya Placek. Robin Stauffer, Jayne Leisveld, and Nancy Bergstraes- ser made up a trio which received a one at the District Music Contest. 49 F. B. L A. Back: J. Stewart, R. Ackerman, D. Roth, 0. Dreezen, B. Williams, P. Bos hart, J. Treu, K. Gerner. Third: D. Kunert, B. Yoder, D. Wurst, D. Covert, T. Eicher, L. White. C. Wehrs, S. Pla cek. Second: T. Klabenes, D. Swart zendruber, V. Wurst, K. Kinion. First: C. Roth, D. Boesen, L. Wurst, J. Shaw, M. Tyrrell. The group sold popcorn as a money making project during the basketball season and baby- sat for PTO members as a service project. Offi- cers attended meeting in Columbus, and eleven club members attended the State Con- vention in Omaha in April. Back: Van Wurst, Pres.; Beth Williams, Vice Pres.; Dennis Boesen, Trea- surer. Front: Kim Gerner, Secretary; Diane Dreezen, Historian, Jody Treu, Reporter. At the State Convention, David Wurst placed second in Typing Knowledge I and received honorable mention in Business Math. Dennis Boesen received honorable mention in Accounting I. Back: T. Blair, C. Hoggins, C. Olson, Sec.-Treas., P. Boshart, B. Wil- liams. Third: K. Gerner, Pres., B. Philson, V. Murray, W. VanAndel, Corres. Sec., D. Harms. Second: D. Covert, R. Stauffer, T. Eicher, Vice Pres., H. Stutzman, J. Treu. First: Mr. Brettmann, S. Hayes, T. Sterns, L. Murray, T. Hoggins. Back: C. Peters, D. Wurst, S. Troyer, M. Tyrrell, Pres., K. Kinion, J. Shaw, C. Swanson, R. Freimuth, S. Fosler. Third: B. Yoder, P. Beranek, R. Plessel, D. Braunsroth, S. Tolle, D. Ahl, B. Blair, T. Freimuth, T. Tyrrell. Second: D. Hans, S. Braunsroth, R. Stutzman, D. Dahle, L. Wurst, Treas.; D. Danekas, Vice Pres., P. Wohlgemuth, B. Stutzman. First: V. Hoggins, T. Klabenes, D. Boesen, D. Swartzendruber, B. Schweitzer, J. Eicher, Sec., V. Wurst, J. Horn. U B S 51 rn jn F.F.A. IS INVOLVED The F.F.A. was very active this past year. They were involved in many con- tests and earned many ribbons. Green Hands,” otherwise known as new mem- bers, were initiated into the chapter. All members new and old helped out on the various projects. F.F.A. sponsored a Valentine's Day Dance along with the F.H.A. girls. Jim Wesley is the F.F.A. Chapter Adviser. He was teaching for the first year and had many activities for the members to get involved in and to enjoy. L to R: Reporter — Dale Casteel, President — Blane Steckly, Treasurer — Lanny Stauffer, Secretary — Verlin Miller, Vice President — Carl Beckler, Sen- tinel — Jim Burns. 52 L to R: R. Boshart, B. Steckly, L. Stauffer, J. Shaw, M. Tyrrell, T.Pedersen, N. Bergstraesser, K. Burkey, R. Welsch, E. Clark, M. Winterfeld, B. Hauder, T. Hauder, G. Roth, D. Ahl, W. Roth, C. Beckler, B. Grieser, D. Casteel, D. Pohlmann, V. Miller, J. Burns, S. Pekarek, J. Stutzman. Not pictured: T. Hostetler, B. Stutzman, R. TeSelle. F.F.A.’s Adviser. Mr. Wesley, speaks to parents and Many FFA members earned ribbons during contests. Carl Beckler was in members during the 50th Anniversary observance. the State FFA Convention speech contest. A BUSY YEAR Top to bottom: President — Becky Schweitzer, Secre- tary-Treasurer — Amy Schweitzer, Vice President — Dawn Roth, Encounter — Jeri Kunzie, Historian — Kathy Becker, Impact — Vicky Roth, Publicity — Karen Heckman. The 1977-78 F.H.A. Chapter had a very busy and exciting year working with the elderly people of the community. They played bingo and helped color Easter eggs at the two local resthomes. The members also sponsored an elderly peo- ple’s banquet at the school. Through these projects the girls have learned to appreciate their older friends more. It has been a lot of fun. Next year’s members hope for another exciting year. Hope Stutzman talks to an elderly woman about her drafts. The F.H.A. Adviser, Miss Frank, talking to two F.H.A. girls. L to R: C. Stauffer, L. Casteel, K. Heckman, K. Becker, K. Burkey, J. Putman, C. Rapp, D. Dill, C. Stauffer, J. Harral, R. Welsch, G. Placek, P. Stutzman, S. Minchow, L. Rediger, V. Stauffer, T. Meyer, D. Erb, L. Snell, K. Williams, K. Roth, A. Roth, S. Placek, D. Roth, A. Schweitzer, J. Kunzie, B. Minchow, R. Miller, L. Oakeson, L. Eberspacher, K. Kremer, S. Barker, K. Hershberger, A. Veackley, K. Miller, V. Roth, B. Schweitzer, Adviser — Miss Frank. Not pictured: A. Harral, L. Hauder, D. Shook, H. Stutzman. 53 The senior-high pep club cheered the eagles on to many victories. Spirit was shown throughout the school with posters and pep rallies. Pep club members tor the 1977-78 school year were: Row 1: J. Farlm, T. Sterns, B. Schweitzer. Row 2: D. Kunert, K. Heckman, T. Eicher, T. Rhoads, R. Staufler, D. Eberspacher, L. White, J. Kunzie. Row 3: A. Schweitzer, J. Putnam, K. Becker, M. Boss, S. Mueller, B. Minchow, C. Stauffer. Row 4: G. Placek, J. Harral, R. Welsch, D. Dill, S. Pla cek, L. Reid. Row 5: T. Hoggins, N. Bergstraes ser, B. Fees, L. Murray, C. Hoppe, L. Eber spacher, C. Miller. Row 6: D. Covert, J. Treu, D. Morrison, R. Ackerman, M. Koch, N. Nimme man, D. Stutzman. Row 7: P. Boshart, W. Van Andel, K. Hunter, D. Baines, T. Schultz, J. Stahn. Row 8: M. Welsch, A. Oakeson, K. Shorny, B. Williams, S. Sims, B Philson, V. Mur ray. Row 9: T. Blair, D. Harms. OFFICERS: Lori — H. Cheerleader, Tracy — Cone., Diane — Cone., Lorna — Historian, Traci — H. Cheerleader, Virginia President, Wanda — Vice President, Pam — Secretary, Deb — H. Cheerleader, Amy — Cone., Tammy — Cone. The |unior high girls also showed great support for the 7th and 8th grade basketball team. The following girls partici- pated: Row 1: J. Imig, K. Roth, N. Saltzman, C. Pelan, B. Johns, L. Snell, S. TeSelle, S. Minchow, L. Rediger, J. Helter. Row 2: K. Haynes, A. Rediger, A. Wurst, J. Stutzman, M. Forst, T. Utter, M. Beranek, E. Smith, P. Stutzman. Row 3: B. Stauffer, K. Welsch, B. Thomas, C. Schweitzer, C. Brokaw, J. Zerfas, S. Barker, T. Meyer. Row 4: B. Stauffer, V. Stauffer, K. Schultz, S. Grimes, A. Harral, L. Oakeson. Row 5: D. Erb, K. Miller, K. Kness, B. Ficke, D. Shook. Row 6: B. Burkey, R. Troyer, L. Plessel. Row 7: T. Tolle, G. Stauffer. Row 8: K. Wil- liams. (pictured below) P 9 E P C L U B 55 B A S K E T B A L L Smiling faces, occasional frowns, serious moments and many happy times. . . all these are a part of a cheerleading squad. This year the wrestling and basketball girls com- bined as one big squad to cheer for football. Three sophomores made up the Junior Varsity squad. They had many good experiences as well as bad; but overall each one had a fantastic year backing up the M.H.S. athletic teams. WRESTLING 56 LEADERS J R. F O O T B A L L 57 Tami, Deb, Jeri, Tammy, Robin Donna, Karen, Lori STUCO The 1977-78 Student Council sponsored a Christmas dance for the student body on Dec. 17. Although the dance followed the basketball team’s first loss of the season, most students regained their spirit through the efforts of disc jockey Stuart Yoder — or their own ingenuity. This event marked the last time students were allowed to return to a dance once they had left the building. Remember? Officers of the organization were Brent Schweitzer, Lance Wurst, and Virginia Murray. Front row: J. Treu, V. Murray, B. Schweitzer, R. Hoppe, D. Yeackley, W. Roth, M. Boss, L. Murray, T, Tolle, D. Griffith. Back row: B. Schweitzer, J. Eicher, D. Swart- zendruber, S. Stauffer, B. Steckly, C. Beckler, S. Troyer, L. Wurst, C. Peters. Not pictured: T Schultz, L. Miller, T. Veal, T. White, K. Kremer. 58 Front row: J. Stahn, T. Schultz, B. Schweitzer, D. Eberspacher, R. Stauffer, K. Gerner, D. Dreeszen, J. Treu, L. Wurst. Back row: C. Brown, T. Eicher, B. Williams, M. Welsch, K. Hunter, V. Wurst, D. Boesen, D, Wurst, D. Ahl, C. Beckler, T. Sterns, J. Farlin, L. Murray, A. Oakeson. Not pictured: K. Shorny. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY National Honor Society is an hon- orary organization, as membership is determined by grade point aver- age, teacher recommendations, and activities. The Milford chapter is responsible for presenting the Honors Convocation held each spring to recognize achievements made during the year in academics and activities. They also provide senior members with honor medal- lions at graduation. Elected officers for the past year were Jan Stahn, Lance Wurst, and Becky Schweitzer. Miss Stoehr served as the group’s sponsor. 59 Top: Dave Wurst, Dave Swartzendruber. Middle: Bruce Yoder, Mary Welsch, Teresa Schultz, Van Wurst. Bottom: Jerry Ficke, Kay Hunter, Mr. Wergin, Ann Oakeson, Rhonda Williams. This year the math team took part in the math contest at Creighton University. 42 other teams were entered. There were three small teams from Milford entered instead of one main team. Everyone did a good job! Three students from M.H.S. participated in the annual speech contest held at East High School. Sharon received a superior in Oral Interpreta- tion of Prose, and went on to the state competition. Dondi received an excellent in Origi- nal Public Address, and Sonja got a good in Oral Interpreta- tion of Poetry. Congratula- tions to all three! DISASTER TEAM AND Beth Williams, Pam Boshart, Tammy Rhoads The disaster team had aided many people in previous years and is a growing group. The student librarians are a big help to us in many ways like taking care of the books and getting films ready. They did a good job this year. Back row: Cindy Reil, Ben Greiser, Terry Stutzman, Harley Ficke, Dave Mayhew, Carrie Harwood. Front row: Michelle Beranek, Beth Oswald, Mary Saltzman, Patty Stutzman, Sandy Udell. tn 3 it 3 33 - THE GUIDING FORCE 62 FACULTY The miller refined the grairj tjia that resulted in a benefit to t build and become better indiv w4s brc|ugh diversified! finished product tudentSito help us?' Board of Education Front row: Roland Miller, Jim Wehrs, Larry Stauffer, Gerald Eigsti. Back row: Elwood Yoder, Darnelle Braunsroth. Russell Pedersen SUPERINTENDENT Dale Hall PRINCIPAL Personnel COOK: Stella Danekas COOK: Mertice Hostetler COOK: Phyllis Vosta SECRETARY: Dorothy Yoder SECRETARY: Karyl Nickel SECRETARY: Marvene Worst 65 TEACHERS NANCY STOEHR English MARY COSTELLO Spanish English CONNIE STAUFFER Vocal Music DWAYNE BRETTMAN Industrial Arts BOB BARGEN Physical Education World History ROGER HUSS Social Studies 66 TEACHERS ROSALIE HUSS Librarian AND MORE JIM WESLEY Agriculture SHERYL PIENING Business BRUCE STUTZMAN Biology LEE TAYLOR Jr. High Math 68 JESSE REED Chemistry CHUCK WERGIN Sr. High Math TEACHERS!! FREDGAUSE Art GENESTEINMEYER Jr. High Math WENDELL FREY Band 69 M.H.S. Chauffeurs 70 ' ! i I STUDENTS ► • •. Ill III Students, the central element of the school, come to the school unfledged and eager to develop and gener- ate into someone special or achieve a long-sought goal. The grain that was brought to the mill was ground and refined into a product that was produced and made up the success of the mill. JUNIOR eighth The Beginning D. Ahl, D. Ballou, S. Barker, D. Denise, C. Beranek, M. Beranek, E. Bergstraesser, L Billings, D. Blattert, J. Brown, M. Carpenter, L. Cas- teel, G. Chapman, M. Dunlap, L Eberspacher, D. Erb, R. Fees, M. Ferris, B. Ficke, G. Ficke, C. Freimu h, D. Freimuth, T. Gregg, A. Harral, S. Harwood, L. Hauder, T. Hauder, J. Havlat, J. Helter, K. Hershberger, T. Heyen, R. Hill, D. Horn, M. Jantze, B. Johns, W. Keller, K. Klabenes, K. Kness, K. Kremer, M. Lauer, T. Meyer, R. Miller, S. Minchow, L. Oakeson, L. Pedersen, L. Rediger, R. Reid, W. Rich, R. Richert, R. Riley, D. Roth, K. Roth, L Roth, R. Roth, R. Roth, S. Roth, J. Saltzman, M. Saltzman, N. Saltzman, S. Sanders, K. Schultz, N. Schweitzer, D. Shook, B. Smith, E. Smith, L. Snell, G. Stauffer, V. Stauffer, J. Stoa, C. Stutzman, P. Stutzman, K. Sullivan, M. Swanson, S. TeSelle, D. Thompson, T. Tolle, A. Troyer, B. Udell, B. Vaghts, T. White, K. Williams, R. Wohlgemuth, A. Yeackley, J. Zerfas. Not pictured: L. Hunt, K. Miller, C. Pelan, A. Ryan, C. Smith, K. Sutter, T. Utter. Pres. — Dean B. Treas. — Tim H. St. Council — Tom W. V. Pres. — Kathy K. Sec. — Gwen S. St. Council — Tammy T. 72 HIGH of the Grind seventh Row 1: J. Oswald, S. Saltzman, T. Smith, B. Stauffer, C. Brokaw, B. Burkey, K. Welsch, D. Griffith, B. Stauffer, K. Haynes, L. Korb, R. Roth, R. Troyer. Row 2: J. Imig, M. Roth, B. Thomas, C. Schweitzer, S. Grimes, B. Blair, L. Plessel, J. Stutzman, M. Forst. Row 3: S. Roth, M. Veal, B. Meredith, D. Roth, L. Vegas, R. Hoppe, S. Stabenow, W. Roth, D. Yeackly, B. Anderson, W. Jones, D. Pfanstiel, M. Becker. Row 4: J. Zerfas, S. Capps, E. Leichty, D. Detweiler, C. Hansen, G. Eggerling, D. Roth, J. Fosler, D. Philson, S. Troyer. D. Miller, G. TeSelle. Row 5: M. Hays, M. Nobbman, J. Phelps, C. Stauffer, K. Bonner, R. Struwe, G. Roth, M. Sullivan, K. Keller, R. Havlat, J. James. Not pictured: T. Ryan. 73 B. Anderson D. Ballou K. Beckler M. Boss B. Bowen K. Burkey A. Burns D. Dill H. Ficke J. Ficke R. Garner M. Gifford V. Hammer D. Harms J. Harral T. Hauder K. Heckman D. Hill M. Kirchoff J. Kunzie K. Martin J. Mazzulla D. Mayhew L Miller B. Minchow S. Mueller A. Murdock D. Murray K. Nash B. Oswald R. Nieman FRESHMAN 74 CLASS S. Pekarek G. Placek S. Placek D. Pohlmann J. Putman C. Rapp L. Reid L. Richards A. Roth J. Roth V. Roth A. Schweitzer K. Schweitzer J. Stabenow C. Stauffer S. Stauffer T. Stevens J. Stutzman J. Thomas T. Veal R. Welsch 75 SOPHOMORE A. Ackerman D. Ahl G. Allen B. Baines T. Baines T. Beranek N. Bergstraesser B. Blair I. Bowen D. Braunsroth J. Burns M. Duermyer L. Eberspacher J. Fanlin B. Fees J. Ficke R. Freimuth T. Freimuth J. Gifford M. Hansen S. Havlet S. Hays T. Hoggins C. Hoppe D. Hostetler J. Imig R. Kness L Kremer D. Kunert J. Liesveld C. Matous B. Meredith C. Miller L Murray B. Nobbman President: Becky Schweitzer Vice-President: Carey Peters Secretary: Jeanne Gifford Treasurer: Doyle Hostetler Student Council: Lorna Murray Steve T royer 76 T. Pederson C. Peters R. Plessel B. Pohlmann M. Portz A. Putnam C. Reil C. Roth K. Roth W. Roth D. Rutt R. Saltzman B. Schweitzer D. Spahn C. Stabenow T. Sterns J. Stewart B. Stutzman D. Stutzman J. Stutzman C. Swanson R. TeSelle S. Troyer T. Tyrrell S. Udell C. Wehrs M. Woebbecke P. Wohlgemuth D. Wurst B. Yoder Not pictured: Scott Fosler 77 R. Ackerman C. Beckler D. Boesen B. Boshart K. Brokaw C. Brown J. Burns D. Casteel E. Clark D. Covert M. Covert D. Da hie D. Danekas D. Dreezer T. Eicher L Ficke S. Ficke L. Fosler B. Freimuth B. Greiser • C. Harwood JUNIOR 78 CLASS f - Picture Not Available S. Tolle J. Treu L. White M. Winterfeld L. Wurst Not pictured- C. Hueske B. Hauder C. Haynes J. Henrichs V. Hoggins M. Jantzi T. Klabenes M. Koch R. Lauer V. Miller D. Morrison K. Mueller N. Ninneman P. Richert D. Roth J. Shaw S. Spahn K. Stauffer L Stauffer N. Stauffer R. Stauffer B. Steckly W. Stephens D. Stutzman N. Stutzman R. Stutzman T. Stutzman D. Swanson R. Thompson The Junior Class has raked in their share of awards this year. They began by winning first place for their entry, ‘‘Pull Another Victory Out,” in the ’77-'78 homecoming parade. Indi- vidual honors went to Dawn Roth and Diane Covert who were elected into National Honor Society. In athletics, several juniors showed good athletic and good leadership qualities. The Class of '79 will represent M.H.S. well as Seniors next year. 79 SENIORS PAUL BERANEK TAMMY BLAIR PAM BOSHART Motto: May Our Yesterdays Light the Way to Tomorrow, Flower: White Rose Colors: Purple Lavender DEB BAINES SHELLEY BOSHART STEVE BRAUNSROTH DEB EBERSPACHER CHERYL OLSON BETH PHILSON SCOTT PIERCE PATTY ARLA VIRGINIA MATOUS MILLER MURRAY OAKESON BRENT , SCHWEITZER SULLINS KATHY SHORNY SUSANNE SIMS SHELLY SPRINGER I GRADUATING 88 CLASS OF 1978 89 SENIOR DEB BAINES: Pep-Club 4; All-School Play 3; Volleyball 4; Basketball 4. PAUL BERANEK: M-Club 4; Football 4; Basketball 4; Track 4. TAMMY BLAIR: Eyrie Staff 3; National Honor Society 34; M-Club 234; Pep-Club 1234; Chorus 12; Basketball 1234; Track 1234; Flag Girl 3. PAM BOSHART: Eyrie Staff 3, FBLA 234; M-Club 34; Pep-Club 1234, Secretary 4; Disaster Team 4; Chorus 3; Swing Choir 3; Student Council 23, Sec. 3; Volleyball 12; Student Manager 4; Class Officer, Vice Pres. 2; Waitress 2; County Govt. Day, Superintendent of School 3. STEVE BRAUNSROTH: All-School Play 4; Football 1234; Wrestling 1234; Waiter 2. SHELLEY BOSHART: Chorus 3; Musical 3. DEB EBERSPACHER: Eyrie 124; Annual Staff 34; FBLA 23, Sec. 4; National Honor Society 1234; Pep-Club 1234; Cheerleader, Head 4, Reserve 1, Varsity 234; All-School 23; Musical 1; Chorus 12; Concert and Marching Band 13; Small Groups, Flute Quartet 3; Volleyball 12; Class Officer, Treas. 2, Secretary 3; Home- coming Attendant 1; Waitress 2. JON EICHER: M-Club 234, Sec. 4; All-School Play 4; Musical 14; Chorus 1; Student Council 14, Vice Pres. 4; Football 1234; Basketball 1234; Track 1234; Class Officer, Student Council 1, Vice President 4; Homecom- ing Attendant 4;'Waiter 2. GAIL ERICKSON: Pep-Club 123; All-School Play 3; Musical 2; Chorus 1; Flag Girl 3. EUGENE FICKE: County Govt. Day, Treas. 3. JERRY FICKE: Concert and Marching Band 2; Pep Band 2; Seminar 1; Track 1. TOM GARNER: Basketball 1234; Track 12. KIM GERNER: Annual Staff 34, Co-editor 4; FBLA 34, Sec. 4; National Honor Society 1234; M-Club 1234, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Pep-Club 123; Speech Clinic and Contest 3; Student Council 1; Basketball 1234; Track 1; Class Officer, Student Council 1; Waitress 2. EMILY GIFFORD: Student Librarian 12; Chorus 12. DAVE HANS: FFA 1; M-Club 234; Football 1234; Basketball 12; Track 1. DEB HARMS: Eyrie Staff 34; Annual Staff 3; FBLA 1; M-Club 1234; Pep-Club 1234, Historian 3; All-School Ray 123; Musical 2; Chorus 1; Volleyball 123; Basketball 1234; Track 1234; County Govt. Day 3. SCOTT HAYNES: Football 1; Track 1. KAREN HERSHBERGER: Student Librarian 12; Chorus 1. JOHN HORN: M-Club 1234; Concert and Marching 12; Pep Band 12; Jazz Band 12; Wrestling 1234; County Govt. Day, Agriculture 3. INVENTORY GRETCHEN HOGGINS: Eyrie Staff 23; FHA 12; M-Club 234; Pep-Club 123; All-School Play 3; Musical 1; Cho- rus 1; Student Council 2; Volleyball 123; Track 123; Class Officer, Student Council 2; YARC 12; Flag Girl 2. TOM HOSTETLER: FFA 1234, Sentinal 3; M-Club 34; Football 13; Basketball 12. JANICE HUESKE: FBLA 3; Pep-Club 3; Chorus 3; Concert and Marching Band 3; YARC 3. KAY HUNTER: Eyrie Staff 234; Annual Staff 34, Photo Editor 4; FBLA 1; National Honor Society 234; Pep-Club 1234; Musical 2; Chorus 2; Student Council 3; Seminar 1; Class Officer, Sec. 1, Pres. 3; County Govt. Day, County Attorney 3; Flag Girl 3, Co-Captain 3; Junior Marshall 3. RON KAPKE: FFA 1234; Football 12. KELLY KINION: FBLA 4; M-Club 1234; Football 1234; Basketball 1234; Track 1234; Class Officer, Student Council 3; Homecoming Attendant 4; County Government Day, Judge 3; Junior Marshall 3. DEB KREMER: Student Librarian 2; Musical 2; Chorus 123. DOUG KREMER: PATTY MATOUS: Eyrie Staff 4; Pep-Club 123; All-School Play 3; Musical 3; YARC 123. ARLA MILLER: Eyrie Staff 4; Student Librarian 2; All-School Play 3; Musical 2. VIRGINIA MURRAY: Eyrie Staff 2; FHA 1; M-Club 234; Pep-Club 1234, Pres. 4; Student Council 4, Sec. 4; Volleyball 1234; Basketball 1234; Track 1234; Class Officer, Student Council 4; Homecoming Attendant, Queen 4; Flag Girl 3. ANN OAKESON: Eyrie Staff 234, Editor 4; Annual Staff 4; National Honor Society 1234; Pep-Club 1234; All- School 3; Musical 123; Chorus 123; Swing Choir 3; Volleyball 123; Girls' State 3. CHERYL OLSON: M-Club 234, Treas. 4; Pep-Club 123; Cheerleader, Wrestling 1; Volleyball 1234; Track 12. BETH PHILSON: Eyrie Staff 2; FHA 12; M-Club 34; Pep-Club 1234; Student Librarian 2; Volleyball 12. SCOTT PIERCE: FFA 12; M-Club 1234; Football 1; Wrestling 123. TERRY REDIGER: Concert and Marching Band 12; Pep Band 12; Basketball 12; Boys’ State 3. TAMMY RHOADS: Eyrie Staff 4; Annual Staff 34; FBLA 234, Treas. 3; Pep-Club 1234, Concessions 2; Cheer- leader, Varsity 4, Wrestling 3; Disaster Team 4; All-School Play 234; Musical 1; Speech Clinic and Contest 23; Volleyball 12; Student Manager 3; Basketball, Student Manager 3; Homecoming Attendant 2; Waitress 2. CAROLE ROTH: Eyrie Staff 23; Musical 23; Chorus 123; Swing Choir 3. TONY SALTZMAN: Basketball 1; Golf 2. VICSALTZMAN: Student Librarian 134; Chorus 3. TERESA SCHULTZ: Eyrie Staff 23; Annual Staff 34, Editor 4; National Honor Society 1234, Vice Pres. 3; Pep- Club 1234, Sec. 3; All-School Play 3; Musical 23; Chorus 123; Swing Choir 23; Accompanist 23; Student Council 4; Seminar 1; Volleyball 1; Class Officer, Treas. 13, Pres. 4; Homecoming Attendant 34; Junior Mar- shall 3. BRENT SCHWEITZER: FFA 123; M-Club 1234; Student Council 234, Pres. 4; Football 1234; Wrestling 123; Track 1; Class Officer, Pres. 2, Vice Pres. 3; Waiter 2; County Govt. Day, County Assessor 3; Junior Marshall 3. KATHY SHORNY: Eyrie Staff 234, Co-editor 3; National Honor Society 34; Pep-Club 1234; Musical 3; Chorus 123. SUSANNE SIMS: Eyrie Staff 3; M-Club 234; Pep-Club 1234; Concert and Marching Band 123; Pep Band 123; Small Groups, Sax Trio, Mixed Trio; Volleyball 1234; Basketball 1234; County Govt. Day, County Clerk 3. SHELLY SPRINGER: Eyrie Staff 23; FBLA 2; Pep-Club 1234, Concession 2; All-School Play 2; Musical 2; Cho- rus 1; Concert and Marching Band 123; Pep Band 123; Small Groups, Clarinet Quartet, Clarinet Choir, Mixed Trio; Volleyball 1; Waitress 2. JAN STAHN: Eyrie Staff 23, Editor 3; Annual Staff 4; FHA 23, Rec. Chrm. 2, Pres. 3, Dist. II Rep. 3; National Honor Society 34, Pres. 4; Pep-Club 234, All-School Play 23; Musical 23; Speech Clinic and Contest 2; Cho- rus 23; Swing Choir 3; Seminar 1; Volleyball 123; Track 1; Class Officer, Vice Pres. 1, Sec. 4; County Govt. Day, Welfare Director 3; Girls’ State 3. PAT SULLINS: DAVID SWARTZENDRUBER: FBLA 4; M-Club 4; Student Council 4; Football 4; Basketball 4; Track 4; Class Officer, Student Council 4; Homecoming Attendant 4. MARK TYRRELL: FBLA 4; FFA 4; M-Club 234, Pres. 4; Football 1234; Basketball 1234, Homecoming Attend- ant 4; Sweetheart Royalty, King 4; Trap Shooting 2. WANDA VAN ANDEL: Eyrie Staff 3; M-Club 1234, Sec.; Pep-Club 1234, Vice Pres. 4; Musical 1; Chorus 13; Swing Choir 3; Volleyball 1234; Basketball 1234; County Govt. Day, Treas. 3. MARY WELSCH: Eyrie Staff 34; Annual Staff 34; National Honor Society 34; M Club 4; Pep-Club 1234; All- School Play 3; Musical 23; Chorus 2; Basketball 1, Student Manager 3; County Govt. Day, Clerk of the Dis- trict Court 3; Flag Girl 3. BETH WlLLIAMS: Eyrie Staff 12; Annual Staff 34; FBLA 34, Vice Pres. 4; National Honor Society 1234; M-Club 234; Pep-Club 1234; Disaster Team 4; All-School Play 124; Musical 1; Speech Clinic and Contest 3; Chorus 1; Concert and Marching Band 1; Volleyball 12; Basketball, Student Manager 2; Class Officer, Treas. 4; County Govt. Day, Sheriff 3. RHONDA WILLIAMS: Eyrie Staff 2; Pep-Club 123; All-School Play 3; Basketball 2; Flag Girl 3. VAN WURST: FBLA 34, Pres. 4; National Honor Society 234, Vice Pres. 4; M-Club 234, Vice Pres. 3; Musical 1234; Chorus 12; Concert and Marching Band 1234; Pep Band 1234: Small Groups, Brass Choir 23; Stu- dent Council 1; Seminar 12; Football 1234; Basketball 1; Track 1234; Class Officer, Pres. 1; Homecoming Attendant, King 4; Waiter 2. The Old Mill The old mill that once stood so proud and mighty Stands silent and forgotten. The big wheel that once ruled the river. Now rests quietly in its coffin of water The memories of the past areas numerous As the cobwebs and rats. The old mill that once helped many is a relic of the past. Watching technology improve. Karen Schultz The Old Mill The old mill stands all alone, down the road from me. The barren trees around look sad, and for all, a little remembrance of the past. Lori Rediger T H E N E W s IN THE NEWS N Looking back over the year, we can remember a lot of things that went on here at Milford High. But many other events have happened in our community, throughout the nation, and around the world that we may have also become aware of. For instance . . . While the Bert Lance ethics issue and Farrah’s fall from Angel status came and went the past year, the Panama Canal treaties, Middle East peace efforts, and tributes to the King of Rock'n’Roll lingered on and on . . . The nation-wide run for the bucks hit even the Presi- dent’s daughter, who opened a lemonade stand at the White House. . . Meanwhile, back in Plains, farmers began their fight for higher profits. . . Later, they were joined in protest by the coal-miners . . . Maybe they were inspired by the par- alysis suffered during the power blackout last summer in New York City. . . Emotions ran high again this year in the sports world as the Yankees beat the Dodgers in the World Series 4 games to 3 . . . Dallas crushed the Orange Crush in the Super Bowl 27 to 10 . . . and Leon Spinks boxed the Heavyweight Title away from Muhammed Ali. . . 94 The world said farewell to a reminder of the big-band era, the Happy Warrior, the Crooner, and the Little Tramp . . . The Hillside Strangler and Son of Sam terrorized both coasts . . . While in Florida, Anita Bryant's war on homosexuals nearly cost her her job as the Sunshine Lady . . . How to escape the craziness? Millions turned on to the Muppets, those international stars of musical comedy . . . For those who prefer more “realistic” entertain- ment, 1977-78 offered Star Wars, Close Encounters of Every Conceivable Kind, and the Coneheads from France, via “Saturday Night Live . . . The BeeGees dominated the music world through the disco epidemic of “Saturday Night Fever” . . . Steve Martin released the first million- copy seller comedy album ever. . . The weather hit extremely hard across the nation . . . Water rationing in California was followed by devastating mud slides. . . Record snow-falls in the East brought activity to a stand- still . . . Closer to home, the Midlands suffered massive rain fall in the fall, succeeded by record-low temperatures and high-wind blizzards through February . . . Spring brought more flooding, as all that snow quickly melted . . . Also on the local scene, Milford watched in shock as the grain elevator was engulfed in flames last summer 95 This year we decided to handle our sponsorships in a new way — with the use ot an ad board. All businesses or companies who bought an ad for our annual are recognized in two places — on a board bearing each sponsor's name, displayed in the school, as well as here in the annual. ZflJiS ftmSTERS ikkITTiML AocjC j rsvel I'lTl J Ocfuxts 1 'tXLL HiTcstvizw Moriz UaiTJj Quzcji _ J JCajiCCdsfCur t$aI Karpest. fyun.p Co. psrmers Co-op Grain Co, P P. Torner JPfzTcIqrkiJSa n ’ParmionC C opcvdiive { nc. tjrjic. ‘s JCIcdric 'C-Jic. (JtdsscpbCie Cattle. Co. Jiozr Piasters £ -50 l n.jz Cmlerstate. Cfellu fJcstaursytt CfamCs Jdonc JPtdpcrij Ca c Ti3r ld CcvjClr -CjovT. ifefy pr ?rnc csiz-tleS YlovTcr 3 no] Mrp?6W)n 3V TTL r MjmMcK HSS%f CCtilforJ fimi Cpti IftTcf JKctor Co. y'wJ' Cfci Qrcf Worries LfHjxJesn JJTioc Cppair -$?W. CpixiTSdy ECdcckfiO ‘C D. juT iben OU Co SpiwansShop stfl£c%0l 5 Gr JZ'JU JCJCtAp. £CA A Gsperder t Atyrv Z Cj oSp i Cannes + Jidda CJcv 'olo.t Co. ♦ Cero ee v- Cs z CCbdw Constructzan -CticJ l ■SriWs IlfTioCrtwJJAoo J i67v35 CJruoCing. Cfrot. er Co7toreJt s SroeAcr s J-UT’ilx'r Co. Well, with the close of another school year, we come to the conclusion of our book. As the days flew swiftly by, we tried to capture as many of those memorable times as we could and store them between these covers. With lots of hard work, through discouraging moments and successful times, we have tried to give you something that you can reflect upon now and when these days become past his- tory. A special thanks goes to Miss Kratky, Kim and Kay, all other staff members, Randy, Mr. Seeley, Mr. Reed, our poets, Karen and Lori, all sponsors, Mrs. Sum- mers, and all others who contributed pictures, time or inspiration. 96 Teresa Schultz 1977-78 Eagle Editor