Nebraska City High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Nebraska City, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1954 volume:

Pioneer Volume VII MCMLIV Nebraska City, Nebraska Table of Contents One Hundred Years................. 1-7 Faculty.......................... 8-15 Classes .........................16-39 Organization ....................40-61 Athletics........................62-73 Activities ......................76-85 Advertising .....................86-96 Centennial Staff Editor Harvey Hutton Business Manager. . . . Dolores Lundy .Make Up Editor Artist . Mike Gilligan Photographer . . . Bill Phillips Adviser Florence Barta This year the Court House lawn is lighted with the one-hundred candles shining to celebrate our 100 years of Progress. Our city started in 1854 with only one candle. Each year as our city grew a new candle was added. These are significant of the foresight of the early Pioneers and their hard work as well as co-operation to fulfill their dreams of a growing community. A community that we can all l e proud to lie a part of. This past century we have grown from a tiny scattered village protected only by the Block House shown above into a thriving modern town. Today we are result of the hope and vision of our forefathers. We have survived the early hardships: the drouth, the fire, depression; and faced the new century with a grim determination to carry forward in the same stern pattern set by those who blazed the trail one-hundred years ago. With this Centennial Celebration begins a new era, a new century. Each day in this new century brings an opportunity for progress and advancement. We are proud of our “firsts.” A number of churches were organized, the Methodist being first in the state. Our own High School has the distinction of being the first west of the Missouri. Our Courthouse is the oldest building in use in the state. The first newspaper moved from Bellevue to Nebraska City passed the Century mark last November. Education was important to early Nebraskans. The first school in the whole wide expanse of the territory and state of Nebraska was opened and taught by Miss Margaret Martin. Her picture was loaned to us for the reproduction shown here. Miss Martin began her school after some preliminary preparations in a log house which stood at Tenth and First Avenue of the present city in 1855. It was a success from the start because a large number of new-comers brought their children with them and yearned for formal training of their minds. In 1844 a military post was constructed here known as Fort Kearney, the outpost from which it was intended to guard the passage of people passing through to the Far West, particularly Oregon. A blockhouse was at once erected near what is now Fifth and Central Avenue. A hospital was constructed, barracks for the troops and a long house for officers quarters. The fort was active for only a short time. The war wiih Mexico loomed and the troops were moved to a post in New Mexico. Some time later “new” Fort Kearney was established in central Nebraska. Today the hill where first settlers built is called Kearney Hill. A few of these early buildings show'll in picture still stand. Before 1844, the area known as Otoe county Nebraska, was in the exclusive possession of the Pawnees, Otoes, Omahas, and a few other tribes of Indians. However, traders, who followed the exploration of Lewis and Clark in 1804, were here now and then, going up and down the Missouri River which is at our front door, ascending from St. Louis, the great trading post of the West, and using the river as far as they could go. It is certain that no regular settlement before 1844 had been made in Nebraska l e-low Bellevue, some 30 miles north of us, then a station of American Fur Company, and under the management of the intrepid settler “Peter A. Sarpy,” whose name and fame were commemorated in September, 1852 under the auspices of the World Life Insurance Company. Early explorers made no mention of fertile land. About 1857 occured what were practically the first attempts at agriculture. Up to this time the thought of attempts to cultivate the soil had not been favorable or generally entertained. Moreover there were legends to the effect that this time, in the words of Hon. J. Sterling Morton, it was discovered that a man with some mind and muscle could deposit eight quarts of Indian corn in a well plowed acre of Otoe county land, and by reasonable careful cultivation, and the co-operation of sunbeams and raindrops, gather in the autumn anywhere from fifty to eighty bushels of the cereal, from the same acre and have all the land left. HE GREAT PONTOON DRAWBRIDGE By act of the territorial legislature in Omaha on March 2, 1855, Nebraska City was- duly incorporated and declared to he the seat of justice of Otoe County. Final organization was completed in May of the same year when Dr. Henry Bradford was elected Mayor. The Treaty of 1857 w-ith the Pawnee Indians was another important event in forming a peace growing community. It was one of the most important of all agreements with the Red Man. and was signed on September 25 of 1857, at Table Creek which was another name for Nebraska City, both were signed and celebrated by the original settlers at a point two miles northwest of town. ■3) 1 Before 1867 the only transportation to Nebraska City was by boat, but in 1867, the Pontoon Bridge was built and used until the Burlington Bridge was built in 1888. It was this year of 1888 that the Burlington finished its sturdy structure across the river. The opening was another big day for Nebraska City for it ended train ferries and the Pontoon Bridge and the precarious business of transferring passengers from an Iowa railroad to Nebraska City. In 1980. the present municipally-owned highway bridge situated close to the Burlington’s structure was completed and, once more, opened with public celebration although it, too, is a toll structure. Eventually we will have another celebration, that of a free bridge after one-hundred years of toll. In 1873, through the action of the State Board of Agriculture and the direct efforts of J. Sterling Morton the “Author” of the Great Idea, one day in each year was set apart as a perpetual “Arbor Day,” to be devoted throughout the state to the planting of shade and fruit trees. Prior to this, attention had been centered on the idea iii Otoe county, but the state’s action gave great impetus to the movement. So Mr. Morton’s birthday, April 22, was named as “Arbor Day,” and has been observed diligently ever since. Notably, Arbor Day is a tree-planting occasion in every state and in many foreign countries. Mr. Joy Morton, the eldest son of the founder, was present in China when Dr. Sun. founder of the Republic, planted a tree in J. Sterling Morton’s honor on the Imperial Palace grounds. The Steam Wagon was built in Brooklyn, New York and unloaded here from the steamer “West Wind”, in July, 1862. A two weeks trial run seemed to point to a most successful transportation epoch. But, alas. Major Brown’s heavy machine broke down four miles out on its first run. He hurried to New York for repairs and found the foundry engaged in “Top Secret Work for the Navy” and couldn't get services. So the wagon was abandoned. The first few terms of the District Court for Otoe County were held in a log cabin owned by H. P. Downs, and situated near Fifth Street between Maine and Otoe. The log cabin soon became too small and the offices were scattered in various buildings having surplus rooms. Those cooperating were: the Dewie’s Hall, Seymour House, and the McLennan’s Hall. In 1865 all were moved into the new court house which today stands as the oldest Court House in the State now in use. Horse-drawn street cars began their tinkling progress up and down the Avenue with deviating branches toward the Burlington Station at the foot of Sixth Street and as far as the Wyuka Cemetery Hill. The Bartling family whose members have plaved a distinguished part in the life and progress of Nebraska City owned the line for many years and the late E. D. Bartling, the pioneer, was president of the company. The cars always were horse and mule drawn. Strangers to the city never failed to express amazement. As earlv as 1861 the early residents of Nebraska City began to plan for a school in the community, but it was not until 1864 that an organized effort was made to erect the first high school in the state. In 1865 the first high school building West of the Missouri River was completed with a cost of $31,000. It was a sturdy building, built ruggedly as were most buildings of the period to withstand the ravages of time and constant use. It was later used as a grade school and in 1917 was replaced by the present structure, the Sixth Street School. Junior High was built in 1911. At the present time it is being used for the seventh and eighth grades. We now have an increased enrollment as well as many other schools over the nation. To house this number we had to set aside two of the Junior High rooms for sixth grade pupils. Band, Choir, and Shop classes for grades from the 6th to 12th are held in this building. A third high school was built in 1928. This was named Junior High, but later changed to Senior High as the attendance grew in vast numbers. We have a large Ag. Shop for those interested in farming, and a gym for competitive sports for both boys and girls. This summer five modern kitchens for the Home Economics Department were added. It has already been suggested that Nebraska City should build an additional high school. What does the future hold? With the building now crowded to capacity what will happen when we reach the five hundred enrollment mark.____________________ Nebraska City Today We are on the threshold of a new century. Our leaders and citizens will take up the torch and carry on. What will the future hold? Will our town grow beyond our some 7000 population? New industries are coming in which will need executives and workers. Our rich farm land needs less farmers due to modern machinery. Will more of war come to take our boys or will government and religion conquer the evils which threaten us today? We can all be alert through our churches and schools. We hope that through the increased desire of each new generation they will acclaim the four freedoms which we hold so dear to our American way of life. As you leaf through this book we hope we may show you the numerous class room and extracurricular activities promoted in our school to mold citizens who will uphold our treasured heritages. The One Hundred Candles have been lighted Superintendent Principal Edgar G. Lightbody came to Nebraska City High School to serve as Superintendent of schools September 1945. Under his able supervision the school system of Nebraska City has become one of the best in the State of Nebraska. Mr. Light body has recently been elected President of State School Administrators. Ely C. Feistner also came to our school system in 1945. Mr. Feistner, Principal of Nebraska City Schools has been a very reliable assistant to Mr. Lightbody. Mr, Feistner in the 1952-53 school term was a District President in the Nebraska State Teac her Association. met Keith Heim — American History, Senior Social Studies—He loves to give long assignments. Virginia Van Sickle— World History. Civics—a believer in strict discipline. Cheerleaders back the teams for all games. Our Activity Council sold book covers. Ellen Alber — Latin, Spanish, English — always verbially correct. Raymond Conley — Speech. Advanced Lit.— Class Plays are his hobby. Corrine (Gilbert — English, Jr. Lit.—“Helpful” is her middle name. Florence Rarta — Publications — “Mom” always busy but not too busy to help. Out Jacult if Debate plays an important part in our curriculum. Students learn a!� out early Authors in American Lit. Make up committee working on the Pioneer in Pub-___________________________lications.______________________________ Tmh “Teacher William Abernathy — Distributive Education — His long legs carry him all about town. Don Chaloupka — Drivers Education — athletic and efficient is “Skeet everyone’s friend. Roberta Gerber — Business—always friendly and helpful. Severin Sorensen—Ag.— “Sev” teaches to-be fanners about feeds, seeds and weeds. They are off to the Driver Training Class. Distributive Education is open to all Seniors who want ___________________to work part time.______________________ instruct and Don McGaffey — Math, Jr. High Principal — he loves problems. Joe Barto — Science — When he jokes he jokes, when serious, watch out. Jessie Ott—Jr. Business, Algebra—she knows her X, Y, Z s. Arthur Majors—Science —he is “Pop” to graduates and “Boss” to the students. Sophomores sometimes find Geometry problems tough. Ghent lab is very interesting Microscope holds many exciting things. c inct uJ Students learn to sew in our HometEc. Dept. Serga Fries — Home-making—“the new kitchen is beautiful.” Marilyn Owen — Home-making — Junior High Girls keep me busy. William Vacek — Aiiv. Shop. Mech. Drawing— Junior High Boys call him “coach.” Don Graham — Shop — Don is a home town boy who is making good. Ninth grade hoys are learning the fundamentals in shop. Boys learn to work with metal. tmat(U ktcwtHf Dale Harding—Coach— he is always good natured. Amelia Peterson—Vocal Music—“Pete” is on the job 24 hours a day. Mary Ellen Slack — Girls’ Phy. Ed.—Volleyball and G. A. A. are her specialties. Duane Schulz—Band— always has new ideas and suggestions. Ed Malzer is President Freshman girls gym class is a part of our athletic program. Vocal music department has a number of small groups who are much in demand. useful alert citijetu V Emma Brust-Nurse, she heals our wounds. Hazel Bos worth — Good English is her motto. Val Denniston — Secretary to Ely C. Feistner. She makes a good boss. Parents become pupils on the night of Open House. Officers of the newly organized Future Nurses Association. eh cfJ We the Seniors of 1954 quote to you our motto: “We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing; others judge us by what we have done.” We entered N. C. H. S. four years ago with an enrollment of 91. Twelve students joined us during the four years. Out of this number 82 made the grade. We chose as this year’s class officers: President, Wayne Lange; Vice President, C. W. LeCure; Secretary, Colleen Hall; and Treasurer, Eileen Willis. Our Class Sponsors are Ely Feistner, Doris McGaffey, and Don Chaloupka. On behalf of the Year Book Staff we wish to dedicate our Annual to Mrs. Florence Barta who has given her time and attention to making our Pioneer a hook of memories that will he treasured for years to come. f Duane Adcock—Dramatics 3.4, Distributive Education 4. Thespian 4. Eunice Andrews—Choir 2.3.4. Jr. Trio 3. Pep Cluli 1.2. G.A.A. 1, Distributive Education 4. Jerry Anville—F. F. A. 1,2,3,4. Helen Hal four—Choir 3,4, F. H. A. 2.3.4. Attendant to Carnival Queen 4. Murk Heilman Choir 4, Attendant to Carnival King 4. Attendant to Choir King 4. Virginia Boerner—Choir 2.3.4, Pep Cluh 1.2. News Reporter 2. Publications 4, Future Nursing Club 4. Bob Heccard—F. F. A. 1,2,3,4. Ben Bennett—Varsity Football 3.4. Letterman’s Cluh 3,4. President 4, Activities Council 4. Janet Hrauner—B and 1.2.3.4, Clarinet Quartet 2. Choir 2.3.4, Triple Trio 3.4, Inner Choir 4. Dramatics 3.4. Thespian 3,4, Baton Twirler 1,2,3, Activities Council 4. Publications 3, Upper 10% 1,2. Lena Mae Broun—Lena enrolled in our High School from Sidney, Iowa last year. While attending our High School she has devoted most of her time to studies. LeRoy Clark—Publications 1.2.3, Distributive Education 4. David Clites—Intramural Basketball 1.4, Choir 2,3,4, Inner Choir 4. Letterman’s Club 4. Student Manager 4, Vice President of Spanish Club 3, Golf 1.2.3,4, Class Treasurer 1, Secretary 2. Thespians 4. Beverly Cordell—Choir 2.3.4. Assistant Librarian in Choir 3.4. Dramatics 3, F. H. A. 1,2,3, Historian 2. Song Leader 3, Pep Club 1.2, G. A. A. 1.2, olleybaII 1.2, Distributive Education 4. Marion Dishong—T. and I. Club President 4, Distributive Education 4, Activities Council 4. Carol Edmonds—Intramural Volleyball 1. Georgene Everett— G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 3, President 4, Intramural Volleyball 1,2,3,4. Activities Council 4, Upper 10% IX Doris Dixon—F. H. A. 1.2,3,4, G. A. A. 1,2,3,4, Intramural Volleyball 1,2.3 Distributive Education 4. Fred Ehlers—Band 4, Choir 4, Pep Band 4. Colleen Fitzekam—Choir 2,3,4. Pep Club 1,2,3,4, News Reporter 4, Cheerleader 4, Publication 4, Attendant to F. F. A. Sweetheart 3, Attendant to Homecoming Queen 4, Attendant to Carnival Queen 4, Attendant to Snow Queen 4, Future Nurses Club 4, Secretary and Treasurer 4, F. H. A. 1,2. Dennis Folkerts—Band 1.2.3.4, Octette 2, Varsity Basketball 3.4, Reserve Basketball 1,2, Intramural Basketball 1, Choir 2.3.4, Inner Choir 4, Boy's Octette 4, Boy’s Quartette 3,4, Varsity Football 4, Reserve Football 2, Freshman Football 1, Track 1,3, Letterman’s Club 3.4, Attendant to Carnival King 4, Choir King 4. Mike Gilligan—Choir 2,4, Publications 1,2,4, Attendant to Carnival King 4, Thespian 4, Inner Choir 4. Junior year at Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Peggy Gardner—Choir 2,3,4, Triple Trio 4, Inner Choir 4, Pep Club 2,3,4, Vice President 3, President 4, Cheerleader 2.3,4, Attendant to F. F. A. Sweetheart 3, Attendant to Snow Queen 2. Attendant to Homecoming Queen 4, Attendant to Carnival Queen 4, Attendant to Choir Queen 4, Thespian 4. Jerry Gude—Intramural Basketball 1,2,3, Choir 2,3,4, Boy's Octette 4. Inner Choir 4, Colleen Hall—Choir 2,3,4, Triple Trio 4, F. H. A. 1,2, Pep Club 1,2. Secretary 2, C. A. A. 1,2,3, Point Chairman 2, Volleyball 1, Intramural Volleyball 2, Activities Council 4, Vice President 3. Secretary 4, Publications 4, Attendant to Snow Queen 1, Attendant to Home Coming Queen 4, Carnival Queen 4, Thespian 4. Gerald Hayes—Distributive Education 4. Dwight Heng—F. H. A. 1,2,3,4, Vice President 4. Kenneth Hauptman—F. F. A. 3,4. Marilyn Heesch—F. H. A. 1,2, Upper 10% 3. Martin Heng—F. F. A. 1,2,3,4. Mike Heng—F. F. A. 1,2,3, 4, President 4, Activities Council 4. Kathryn Hinrichs—Band 1,2,3.4, Vice President 4, Pep Band 3, Clarinet Quartette 2,3, Dramatics 3,4, Play 3, Thespian 3,4, Activities Council 4, Publications 3, Attendant to Homecoming Queen 4, Attendant to Carnival Queen 4, Upper 10% 1,2, Attendant to Choir Queen 4. Darla Herold—Publication 3, Distributive Education 4. Leonard Hoskins—Intram u r a 1 Basketball 3, Choir 3, Dramatics Stage Help 4, Publications 2,3, Distributive Education 4. Joan Humann—Choir 2, F. H. A. 1, Pep Club 2,3A Secretary 4, Cheerleader 2,3,4, Attendant to Snow Queen 4, Upper 10% 3, Publications 4. Harvey Hutton—Varsity Basketball 3, Reserve Basketball 1.2,3, Choir 2.3,4, Varsity Football 3.4, Reserve Football 2, Freshman Football 1, Letternian’s Club 2.3,4, Activities Council 4, Publications 3,4, Thespian 4. Class Play 4. Student Manager 4. Track 1,2,3,4, Yearbook Editor 4. Lois Johanns—Band 1,2,3,4, Brass Sextet 3, Choir 2.3,4, C. A. A. 1.2.3.4, Officer 4, Volleyball 1.2.3.4. Charlene Huss—Band 1,2,3, F. H. A. 1, Publications 4, Upper 10% 1,3, Play 4. Barbara Jacobsen—Choir 2,3,4, Triple Trio 4, Inner Choir 4. F. H. A. 1, Publications 4, Attendant to Snow Queen 4, Attendant to Carnival Queen 4, Choir Queen 4, Thespian 4. Pat Joiner—Choir 2, F. H. A. 1, Publications 4, Attendant to Carnival Queen 4, Attendant to Snow Queen 4, Class Play 4. Ruth Jorgenson—Band 1. 2, 3, Choir 2.3,4, Triple Trio 4, F. H. A. U. Don Kennell—Choir 2.3,4, Boy’s Octette 3,4, F. F. A. 3.4, Treasurer 4, Activities Council 4, Distributive Education Program 4. Colleen Kendrick—Choir 2, 3, 4, Jr. Class Play 3, F.H.A. 1, Pep Club 1. Activities Council 2, Class President 2, Publications 4, Attendant to Snow Queen 1, Homecoming Queen 4, Upper 10% 1,2,3, Attendant to Choir Queen 4, Thespian 4. Jerome Keran—Distributive Education 4. Shirley Keran—Publication 3. Juanita Kreifels—Choir 3, Triple Trio 3, F. H. A. 3,4, Officer 4, Publications 4, Attendant to F. F. A. Sweetheart 3, Jr. Class Play 3, Distributive Education 4. Georgia Lechner—F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4. Jerry Kinnison—Freshman Football 1. Wayne Lange—Cadet Band 2, Intramural Basketball 2, Dramatic Plays 2,3,4, Thespian 3, 4, Debate 2,3,4, Activities Council 4, Class President 4, Attendant to Carnival King 4, Upper 10% 1.2.3,4, National Honor Society 3,4. C. W. LeCure—Varsity Basketball 4, Reserve Basketball 3, Choir 2,3,4, Boy’s Octette 4, Vice President 4, Varsity Football 2,3,4, Freshman Football 1, Letterman’s Club 2,3,4, Activities Council 2,3,4, Class President 1,3, Vice President 4, Attendant to Carnival King 4, Upper 10% 1, Attendant to Choir King 4. Dolores Lundy—F. H. A. 1, C. A. A. 1,2.3, Point Chairman 2, News Reporter 3, Volleyball 1,2,3,4, Otoean 2,3,4, Yearbook Business Manager 4, Intramural Volleyball 1,2,3. Cecilia Loyst—Cadet Band • 3,4 Distributive Education Progranr 4. Edward Malzer—Band 3,4, Pep Band 3,4, Sax Quartette 3,4 Cadet Band 2, President o Band 4. Solo 3.4, Choir 2,3,4 Inner Choir 4, F. F. A. U,3,4 F. F. A. Quartette 4, Activi ties Council 4, Publications 2 Upper 10% 2,3, N a t i o n a Honor Society 3, Thespian 4 Jim Moyer—F. F. A. 1,2,3,4. Joan Neeman—Distributive Education Program 4. Lila Ottens—Volleyball 3,4. Joe Peck—Varsity Basketball 4, Choir 4, Dramatic Play 4, Golf 4, Attendant to Choir King 4, Thespian 4. Patricia Parker—Choir 2.3,4. Triple Trio 3.4, F. H. A. Trio 1, Play 3, Thespian 3. Declamatory Contest 1, F. H. A. 1.2.3.4, Office 1,2,4, Pep Club 1.2.3, Cheerleader 1, G. A. A. 1,2,3, Volleyball 1,2,3, Attendant to Carnival Queen 4, Upper 10% 2.3, National Honor Society 3, Distributive Education 4. Bill Phillips—Band 2.3, Choir 2.3.4. Play 3, Varsity Football 3.4. Reserve Football 1.2. Track 3, Letterman’s Club 3.4, Student Manager 4, Publications 1.2.3.4. Carnival King 4, Inner Choir 4. Gerald Ramold— Intramural Basketball 2, F. F. A. 2,3,4, News Reporter 4. Joan Renken—G. A. A. 1,2,3.4, Volleyball 1,2,3, Distributive Education 4. Karen Rathke—Choir 2, F. H. A. 1.2.3,4, News Reporter 3, Treasurer 4. Vilma Sammons—G. A. A. 1,2,3,4, Volleyball I.2.3.4. Ed Sasse—Intramural Basketball 1,2,3, Activities Council 3,4, Class Officer, Secretary 3, Oto-can 1.2,3,4, Editor 4. Yearbook 4. Make-Up Editor 4. Attendant to Carnival King 4. John Scroggins—Intramural Basketball 1.2. Choir 3.4, Inner Choir 4, Dramatics 3. Otoean 2.3, Distributive Education 4. Jane Sheldon- -Choir 3.4. Triple Trio 3, Inner Choir 4. Jr. Class Elay 3. Activities Council 4. Upper 10% 3, F. F. A. Sweetheart 3. National Honor Society 3, Thespian 4. Chora Schmitz—Choir 2, F. H. A. 1,2.3.4. Kaye Shirley— Band 1.2,3. Choir 2.3. Triple Trio 3. F. H. A. 1, G.A.A. 1.2. Volleyball 1.2.3. Activities Council 3. Class Officer, Treasurer 3, Publications 1.2. Attendant to Snow Queen 3, Attendant to Carnival Queen 4, I pper 10% 1,2.3, Distributive Education 4. Bennett Sorensen — Distributive Education 3,4. Olin Spanjer—Varsity Basketball 3. Reserve Basketball 1.2, Choir 2.3, Varsity Football 3, Reserve Football 2. Freshman Football 1. Letterman’s Club 1.2. Distributive Education 4. Tom Stever—Band 1.2. Quartette 3. Vice President 2. Choir 2.3,4, Boy's Octette 3.4, Inner Choir 4. President 4, Varsity Football 3.4, Reserve Football 1.2. Freshman Football 1, Track 3.4. Letterman’s Club 3,4, Activities Council 4, Attendant Carni al King 4, Attendant to Choir King 4. Shirley Steckly—Band 1. 2. 3, 4. Choir 2.3.4. F. H. A. 1, C. A. A. 1.2,3,4, Volleyball 1.2,3.4. Frank Stoll—Intramural Basketball 1, Distributive Education 4. John Strange—Intramural Basket-hall 1, Distributive Education 4. Rodney Thomas—Intramural Basketball 2. Freshman Basketball 1, Distributive Education 3,4. ffaro d Tritsch Reserve Basketball 1. Intramural 4. Choir 2.3. 4, Varsity Football 3,4, Reserve Football 2, Freshman 1, Track 1.2,3,4, Letterman's Club 1.2, :u. Ed Volkmer—Intramural Basketball 2,3, Choir 3,4, Varsity Football 4. Reserve Football 2.3, Track 3,4, F. F. A. 1, Let-terman’s Club 4, Publications 3.4, Thespian 4. Jack Straw—Distributive Education 4. Mary Trail—Choir 2,3,4. Triple Trio 3.4. Treasurer 4. Inner Choir 4, Pep Club 1, Point Chairman 1, Otoean 2, Yearbook 4, Attendant to Home-coming Queen 4, Attendant to Carnival Queen 4, Attendant to F. F. A. Sweetheart 3, Attendant to Choir Queen 4, Dramatics 1. Lucille Varenhorst—F. H. A. 1, 2.3, G. A. A. 1, Intramural Volleyball 1, Future Nurses Club 4. Eileen Willis—Band 2.3,4, Pep Band 2.3, Clarinette Quartette 2.3. Choir 2.3.4. Triple Trio 3.4, Inner Choir 4, Accompanist 2,3,4, Dramatics 3, Activi- Alan Willis—Golf 1,2. Publica- ties Council 4, Class Officer, tions 3, Distributive Education Treasurer 4, Attendant to Program 4. Homecoming Queen 4, Snow Queen 4, Upper 10% 2,3,4, National Honor Society 3,4, Thespian 4. Junior A Junior Class officers. From left to right, Mary Thies-fcld. Treasurer; Kay Waller, Secretary; Jo Ann Wilhelm, Vice President; and Troy Lyon, President. The class of 1955 began their Junior Year with 99 members. The Juniors presented the “Torch-Bearers” as their Class Play. They were also participants in the County Government Day Program. The biggest undertaking of the class was the sponsoring of the Annual Junior-Senior Prom. - Juniors elected to office on County Government Day. Marcia Burhridge Joyce Carlisle Judy Carpenter Pete Christensen Pat Christensen JoKlla (dark Lois Cruikshank Robert Adams Darrell Bane erdes Bauelce Barbara Jo Da is Lucille Davis Jerry Bell Calc Bennett Charles Blevins Kathleen Degner Bill Brannon Delores Brown Garnet Brown Tom Bryant Nancy DeLong Wanda DeVorss Robert Dishong W illiani Duffcy anda Garreans Carol Ga wart Connie Graham I’aula Graham James Gricpens 1 roll Lawrence Hailli Marion llailli Thelma Hall Gary Harpster Joe Hauptman June Hauplman Donna Lee Shirley Carol Siebenlist James Spidell Larry Stever Herbert Zech Monas Tyson Herman Varenhorst Lawrence Voges Mathew Thornton Marianne Thygcson Bill Traub Norlecn oilman Carla Wademan Kay Waller Richard Webber JoAnn Wilhelm Robert Williamson Joan Stukenholtz Mary Tbiesfeld Barbara Thomas Class officers: President Dale Chancy, Treasurer Betty James. Secretary Rita Peterson, and Vice President Ron Emmons. The sophomores numbered one hundred and thirty-nine this year. Their class sponsors are Mr. Arthur Majors, Miss Virginia Van Sickle, Miss Esther Godby, Mrs. Florence Barta, and Mr. Wil- liam Vacek. They chose to lead them: Dale Chaney as President, Ron Emmons as Vice President, Rita Peterson as Secretary, and Betty James as Treasurer. Sophomores helped with the annual High School Carnival. Gilbert Abernathy Gary Ailes Thomas Andrews Norma Ashcraft Corrine Balfour Happy Batson Virginia Beccard Robert Bell Marlee Benecke Donald Blevins Robert Blevins Robert Bos worth Betty Broderick Gerald Butterbaugh Dale Chaney Roy Chaney Larry Cook Barbara Cooper Mary (irate Vi a a Creek Della Cunningham Rodney Degner Mary Dickman Judith Dishong Elsie Eacret Beverly Ehler Janice Elsberry Ronald Emmons Kay Chapman Patty Chapman Barbara Chappell Paul Charron Mary Childers Judith Cob a o I u trs iSu - i Ruth Erwin Jerome Faler Tom Farrell Keith Fox Virgil Fox Clarke Fredericks Shirley Ciesking Mary Griepenstroh Norman Goff Michael Graham Finley Hamilton Jerry Harpolc Harvey Hart Koneta Hawthorne Marcella Hayes Richard Herzog Jerry Hewitt 7 - v ft rf - -sC J H gJi q o • ■ « - £ f Henry Hinrichs Faye Hoffman Roger Hohnroth Beverly Horner Annette Hunter Donald Jackson Barbara James Betty James Donna Johnson Roger Johnson James Kangieser Garry Kendrick Dennis Kennell Dean Lange Shirley Lechner Harvey Lee per Sheila Lietellier Ronald Lima Mardell Long well Janet Madsen Frank Malzer Judy Marchant Gwen Maxwell Marijo McIntyre John McWilliams Laurine Moore George Moyer Jackie Moyer Carol Myers Karen Nelson Lanny Niday Lillian Palmer Donald Ramold Robert Ramold Evelyn Rawlings Marlene Rhoades David Rivett Marilyn Roach Betty Parker George Peterson Rita Peterson Kay Phillips Jack Pickering James Pryor Bethel Rakes Merle Rakes Nancy Rakes ry .dSi Ronald Roberts Larry Romjue Harold Rowe Eddie Rowen Carl Schalk Jeanette Scharfcnberg Mary Schneider Arlene Scudder Janice Sharp Ronnie Shoemaker Verle Sigler James Smith John Smith Charlotte Sorensen Ralph Sorensen Retty Stoll Ronald Stoltenherg Larry Thompson Evelyn Thorne Carol Tiede Joann Turner LcRov Veatch Judith Vondrak Sharon Wachter Jerry Walters Kay West Retty Westfall Sarah Witty Donald Woods Hoy Abbott Sharon Adcock Bob Andrews Nancy Anville James Armstrong 'JteAkwft The 1953 school year found 126 Freshmen entering high school. They chose as class officers Dick Place, Mac Ryder, Malcolm McMillan, and Tom Fenton. They started the year off with a Freshmen Mixer, and to help them throughout the year were Corrine Gilbert, Ellen Alher, Jessie Ott, Freshmen Class Officers Lois Brust Robert Byrd Nancy Carr Larry Christiansen Charles Clark Virgil Cockerham Sharon Cody Ronald Cole Donald Crowner William Dalton and Sev Sorensen. lorn Dillman George Davis Penny Harms Wavne llarroun Rose Mary Hawthorne Jlarhara Hawthorne U r. Robert Hayes Wanda Head Shirley Heinke Dale Dixon Phyllis Duke Khlon Kam i Karen Karl rdilh Khler- Da id Hopkirk Lois Ann Jaekson James Janies Merrill Jame- r 7 - , 1 Jaekie I’.lo' ' Judith Kahrlander W i Ima Kalei Tom Kenton l.eland John-on Mayone John-on Floyd Jone-Julia Jordan Mauriee Jay rs I il Marion Marihn l« a I Mar M.a l Jrejftftteh I «• 11 .loan I.ooIuh i rlliitr l.inia ;un LnL«-n Donna Morion l ari Murpli) lioiiaM « wlt !liarl -� IVar-oi� l� nn� IV«k Ili n kiTin Dart' ll kontnia D« lro a knilfL l liffonl kroifoL loin kruji« r Donna IMtilip Kicliaril IMarr Janice Kakc« an« Kliolrn Jrej ttneh Joan Sehumaeker Dorothy Shallenlwrj'er Herbert Sharp Koherl Shipley jNamy Shirley Jamr- SJuMrr erilelle Skiff Dari ene Skilled Peji”) Smlhwanl Kiltounl Kujtene Thumnn-1 IViM-illa Ty-on Kayinoml X allaee (ierahl W aller Belly eilile Kmiahl W illiam Joan illianiMMi Jimmy Will-lrtnk Konahl idy Kari'ii WimmD Joii urlele l.imla W-urlele Kathryn «mt« Sharon onn� 100 YEARS OF ORGANIZATIONS 1st Row: Coni' ll. Maxwell. James, Killers, W a«leman, Th }:' -on, Hall. Hoernei, smhlt r, Oelkc, Clark. Thie- fel'I. Trail. Nonilrak. J. LeCure. Parker 2nd Row: Abernathy, Jorgensen. Sorensen, Jacobsen, Canlner. Hutton. Lietrllier. Halfour. Kit ekam. Hu—. Kemlriek. K. Peterson, I)e orss. Wilhelm 3rd Row: Hakes, Funk . Hutton. Yokmer, Kolkerts. Cuile. our . Cilligan. Riggs, 0. Peterson. Stollenlierg. Pickering. W ebber 4th Row: Harpster. Malzer. H. Hell, Olsen. Trilseh. H. Peterson, Haueke Neatcli. J. Hell. I,. iila . I’. n- «lrews, Lyons Ibe Sophomore Hux in-Do eii. ( ole. Jamt‘s. Semhler. Lielellier. Sorensen. Killer-. Peter-on. Nelson. Westfall. Sweet 1st Aon. Cruikshank. K. n.lrrws Slrrklry. Lima. Willis. II. Davis. Iliirl.ri.l-r. II. i.lay. Palirn. Westfall. Sweet. Mails«an. Nelson. Johnson 2ml Hou Shirley. Hauplman. Km-hoff. Sirlwnlisl. Ilrawner. Sheldon, K. Hinri.hs Johanns Waller, Milks. J. Stunkenholtz, Cooper. II. Siunkenholt . .'inf Row: Duffey. II. Hinrieh . Puppe. Kieslnrr. Coseh. I). Kcnnell. arenhorsl, Si«ler, llosworlh. Kouni. I.. Davis. (!ole ■fth Row: C. LrCure. T. Stever. Konijue. Cliles. I.. Si ever. I). kninell. Serojegens, Peek, Char run, Ailrs Il.i11 iir. Lima. Hornier. Sirhenlisi showing ihr lair Centennial ilrrssrs. Hinrirhs. Kolkerl . Lyon. L. Si«- «-r. Krnnrll. Cu« I Band Officers Director Schulz admires the Band Banner First Row: Maxwell, Hauptman, Roser, J. Willis, Gibbs. Second Row: E. Willis, K. Hinrichs, Jackson, Phillips, Pickering, Shanahan, J. Christensen, R. Cole. Third Row: Sleekly, M. Rhoades, Schotller, Madsen, B. Ehlers, Stukenholtz, Westfall, Fox, Wallace, Olsen. Thompson, Scharp. Fourth Row: D. Brown, Stowe, Watkins, Thomas, Johnson. Wil- liamson. Standing: Director Schulz, Folkerts, Wademan, Wilhelm, Gilbert, J. Cole. HebraAka City The majorettes in Centennial costume are Mary Ann Theisfeld, Ardyth Ehlers, Deloris Brown, Marlene Hutton. Kay Schotller, Garnet Brown, and Mary Lou Rains. Our Band department is composed of Cadet Band, Pep Band, and swing hand, as well as small groups. The Concert Band presented an annual Winter Concert and also attended the Band Clinic at Falls City. The hand has been a very active organization this past year and participated in many activities. The Brass Sextette members are, Tom Andrews, Larry Cole, Malcolm McMillan, Harold Rowe, Mac Ryder and Danny Herndon. First How: Schumacher. Thicsfeld, Creenrod, Sweet, Brust. Second How: T. Andrews Kahen. Sorensen, Goc, Rains, K. Nelson, Janies. Ailes. Third How: Puppe. Lange. H. Hinrichs. Roberts, Neimann, Raucke, Place. P. Christensen. N. Nelson. Snyder, Mailer, Shuev. A. Elders, Hutton. Fourth How: B. Rowe. K. Brown. S. Rhoades. Ryder, Herndon. L. Cole. B. Andrews. H. Rowe, McMillan, Lyon. Sand Mr. Schul directs a practice se� ion. Since this is Nebraska City’s Centennial Year, the Band has centennial costumes and plays throughout the year at the various celebrating functions. Duane Schulz and the students have worked together to make the Band one of the most important organizations in school. Le l to right: J« nn Wilhelm, Judy Cole, Beth Gilbert and Carla The Marching Band executes a drill at Hayward Park. wademan. Severen Sorensen, instructor, and the F.F.A. pickup which is loaned by the Vigen Chevrolet Company. Delivering the main speech is C. C. Minteer, Assoc. Professor from the Nebraska Agriculture College. Here’s the F.F.A. quartet. Don Kennell, Dennis Ken-ncll, Edward Malzer, and Troy Lyon. Senior Gerald Ramold initiating the “Green Hands.” Seventy-four Nebraska City Future Farmers elected officers last fall to guide them through the year. They were Mike Heng President, Dwight Heng Vice-president, Ronald Schreiner Secretary, Donald Kennell Treasurer, Gerald Ramold Reporter, Don Kasbolm Sentinel, and Adviser Mr. Sorensen. The activities included the annual hog sale, purchasing of dairy calves and the buying of a Purebred Yorkshire Gilt. Earlier in the year participation in the Distfict and State Contests brought home many honors. At the Memorial Building on Dec. 10 the F F A Banquet was attended by 250. Keeping the boys merry called for a hay ride and the Annual Sweetheart Dance. Donald Kasbohm and one of his ribbon snatching baby beef. Three Juniors from the University of Nebr. practicing their future career, teaching: Ward, Hall and Peterson. Back row,.left to right: Larry Lechncr, Robert Lechncr, Joe Hauptman, Darrell Banc, Martin Heng, Larry Cook. James Moyer, Leonard Garrett, and Herbert Zech. Third row: Ted Ward, Clark Frederick, Eddie Rowen, Lanny Niday, Richard Herzog, Troy Lyon, Clifford Kreifel, James Gnepenstroh, Dennis Kennell, Wayne Harroun, Kenneth Hauptman, Jerry Anville, Bill Dalton, Tom Kruger, and Mr. Sev. B. Sorensen. Second row: Allen Peterson, Carl Smkenholz, Roger Hohnroth, Orville Oelke, Donald Ramold, Jerry Walters, Jon Wurtele, Maurice Jay, Jim Shuster, Dean Morton, and Keith Schreiter. Howard Hall, Ronald Moyer, Gerald Ramold, Mike Heng, Dwight Heng, Ronald Schreiner, Dale W urtele, and Robert Horst. The Future Homemakers of America is ihe national organization of the students studying homemaking in Junior and Senior High Schools. As an integral part of the program of the Home Economics, it offers opportunity for the further development of pupil initiative in planning and carrying on activities related to homemaking. The Future Homemakers are expecting to see their N.C.H.S. chapter an honor chapter. The fifty-six members sponsored Bundle Day hy collecting clothing for the need) children overseas. We help needy children. Tcu at4 First row: Miss Serbia Freis. d iser; Karen Ralhke. Joan Smkenhollz. Janel Madron. Arlene Scudder. Second row: Cleora Schmitz. Gcor ca I •di- ner. Mary Lou llehrends. Donna Morion. Iletly F.insnoff. Third row: l.oui e Childers. Mardell Lon - we!I. I Icily Wieble. Carol Gardner. Fourth row: Gladys Sclialk. Jane Thomas. Joan Williamson. Karen Sue Karl. Karen Wood . I Piter row: Doris Dixon. Pal Parker. Ilevcrly keeper. Jackie Klogc. ffeu HorijCM F.II.V Officers Miss Fries, is adviser with Mrs. (lien Nida and Mrs. Merlin Balfour are chapter mothers. The of fie ers are: President. Beth Niday: Vice Presi- dent. Betty Parker; Secretary. Arlene Scudder; Treasurer. Karen Bathke; Parliamentarian. Juanita Kreifels; News Reporter, Marilyn Roach: Song leader. Janet Madsen: Pianist. Beverly Ehlers: Recreation Chairman, Charlotte Sorensen: Degree Chairman. Joan Stuckenholtz: Historian. Cw n Maxwell. First row: Belly Parker, Cwyn Maxwell. I{� . erly Killers. Beth Niday. Second row: Jean Leehner. Dorothy Shailen-herjier. Marlene Rhoades. Corrine Balfour. Char-lotlr Sorensen. Third row: Nancy Carr. Marlene Schreiler. Betty Stuekenholl .. Penny Harms. Fourth row: Betty Stoll. Bonnie Shoemaker. Shelia l.etellier. Fifth row: Judy Fahrlander. Barbara Cooper, I.orrinc Moore, Virginia Bercard. Oarolle Pa ben. Vlifter row: Andrea Hunter. Mary Jane Schei-neder, Annette Hunter. Brill lieing installed. Pen Club The purpose of the Pep Club is to promote school spirit for all athletic activities. The Cheerleaders sported new uniforms this year, also the Pep Club mem- Rack row: lefl to right: Sponsor Van Sickle, A. Hunter, C. Maxwell, K. Phillips, B. Parker. M. Rhoades, Sponsor Godby. Middle row: M. Schneider, M. Mead, K. Earl. H. Batson, N. Ash- craft. P. Graham. Bottom row: B. Broderick, E. Thorne. R. Guthals, S. Wachter, P. Rowen, C. Broderick. hers had new sweaters and skirts. The officers for ’53-’54 Varsity Cheerleaders, left to right. Juniors: Donna Shirley, Kay Waller, Seniors; Peggy Gardner, Joanie Humann. and Colleen Fitzekam. were: Peggy Gardner, President: Kay Waller, Vice President; Joanie Humann, Secretary; Annette Hunter, Treasurer; and Colleen Fitzekam, Reporter. Their sponsors are Miss Virginia Van Sickle and Miss Esther Godby. Reserve Cheerleaders, left to right, Nancy Shirley, Marilyn Roach, Sharon Young. Pat Chapman, and Rita Peterson. Basketball is favorite sport. The girls who belong to C. A. A. are Back row: Pat Tapp, Gladys Schalk, Joan Williamson, Carol Gardner, Doris Straw, Pat Southward, Jane Thomas, and Mai dell Longwell. Third row: Peg Southward, Sharon Wachter, Ruth Guthals, Vilma Sammons, Joan Renken, Louise Childers, and Koneta Hawthorne. Second row: Julia Jordon, Phyllis Dukes, Pat Marion, Joann Turner, Faye Hoff- man. Doris Dixon, and Happy Batson. First row: Paula Graham, Shirley Steckley, Lois Johanns, Georgene Everett, and Connie Graham. This year G. A. A. has 40 members. They meet on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 8:00. Its purpose is to promote girls sports. Besides their morning sessions they have a party every month. This year’s officers are Paula Graham. Vice President; Shirley Steckly, Point Chairman; Lois Johanns, Reporter; Georgene Everett, President; Connie Graham, Secretary and Treasurer. New members Pat Tapp, Gladys Schalk, Joan Williamson, Mary Schitzmeyer giving the creed to Georgene Everett and Vilma Sammons on Initiation Day. Otceah Voice of the First High School West of the Missouri “The Old Town on the River”, and many other local phrases are the heritage of “The Otoean”, our school paper. It first came off the press in 1921. It is completing its 32nd year of service. The paper is financed entirely by advertising and sales. The “Otoean”, is a member of National Scholastic Press Association and charter member of Nebraska High School Association. Our staff consists of upperclassman participating in Journalism. Our sponsor is Mrs. Florence Barta who kept various crews busy and encouraged. Editor Ed Sasse checking copy. pioneer This vearhook is proud to present U sou the Centennial l.dition. • hojte to show vou one hundred wars of progress. The pictures used in this l.dition were loaned us l the (.ourl House. rhor l.odgc and various individuals. Mike (� il-lifjan designed the division pages. Harverv Hutton. I'.ditor. look the over-all re-sponsihilitv of seeing that individual assignments met till- dead line. Dolores l.undv handled the budget of over S.'LOOO. All advertising was sold and pages set up hv I'd Volkmer. I'.aeh and every one of the staff deserves credit in the making of our l').’ t vearhook. 'I', I! '■II 1.1 •'I' III • Wi« I ft 1 HHli-fr . , It 1 'Ts . .. «st'.... Ir., , (•I Dart, , The Activities Council made up of the following are Tom Stever, Harvey Hutton. Ed Sasse, Wayne Lange. Bill Duffey. Ben Bennet, Mike Heng. Richard Place, Marion Dishong, C. W. LeCure, Ed Mal .er. Hale Chaney. Troy Lyon. Marilyn Heeseh. Jan t Brawner. Jane Sheldon. Kathryn Hin-richs, Peggy Gardner. Beth Niday, Georgine Everett, Mary Ann Thiesfeld, Joan Wilhelm. Marlene Waller, and Eileen Willis. ovS'ce’0«« Co Vt e Activities Council The Activities Council has taken over the sponsorship of College Day and Career Conference, formerly handled by the Guidance Council. Membership in the Council comes by virtue of election as: a Junior or Senior class officer, president of Freshman and Sophomore class, a member of the National Honor Society, president of each of the school organizations, and editor of each school publication. These representatives of each of the school’s organized groups serve as a coordinating agency for the major All-School Activities. The Council, itself, sponsored Career Conference and College Day to give students first hand information on career and training opportunities. Other Council projects included: l,earn-to-Dance Classes, handling the details on the Education Week Open House, development of a Study Hall Reference Library with student librarians, sale of Pioneer Centennial Book Covers in all schools, and Activity Participation Survey, the development of a High School Handbook, presentation of a new rostrum to the school, and the High School Red Cross Drive. As a co-ordinating group, the Council sponsored the School Carnival and the Homecoming Celebration. .v� Prof • ion. group met in I lit rlioir room and I In di cu� ion wa- Ird l� Mon Twiford. Marion Disliong. (hairman, i hading panel discussion on occupations. Front Row: Left to Right ('. W. LeCure, Boh McKinley, George Peterson, Tom Shipley, lien Bennett. Tom Stover. Richard Webber. Troy Lyon, Boh Blevins. Dick Place. Second Row: David Clites, Harold Tritsch. Gary Ailes, Jim Feistner. Malcom McMillian, Larry Stever, Jerome Faler, I.anny Niday. John Smith. Third Row: Harvey Hutton. Larry Hmmons, Boh Gosoh, Harmon Riggs, Tom Fenton. Jim Kangieaer, Joe Peek. Ed Volkmer, Larry Romjue. Fourth Row: (loach Dale Harding. Bill Phillips, Dennis Folkerts, Boh Peterson, Coach Art Majors, Verdes Baucke, Peter Christensen. Coach Don Chaloupka. Xettertneh Members of the I ettermen’s Club are composed of Boys who played their time required to gain a letter. This year the club is under the leadership of Ben Bennett. President; Tom Stever, Treasurer; and Olin Spanjer, Sergeant at Arms. The sponsors are the three coaches of N C II S, Art Majors, Don Chaloupka, and Dale Harding. Lettermen buying their sweaters. Three officers of the Club. Traded and 9 dud tried The Distributive Education Course is a school-work program under the supervision of William Abernathy. The seniors in this class which meet at 8:00 and 11:00 each morning, and work in the afternoons; is composed of 16 boys and 10 girls. Under the leadership of Marion Dishong, (acting President), the cluh has gained wide recognition in its first year throughout the school. More pupils are enrolled in this branch of school than in any previous year. 6F 4 ( Eunice Andrews learns ihe art of salesmanship at Hesteds. Joan Renken employed as a checker at Hinky-Dinky. Bill Jorden examines a pair of shoes at PenneyV Don kennell operating a strapping m a c h i n e at Oeoma. Ben Soren en operating a drill press at Harris. Teddy s knee? give out. ie acting is too much for Mr. Ritter. The student directors of the Junior Class Play re reading from left to right: Gwyn Maxwell, larianne Thygeson. and Nancy Delong. fcramaticA The Juniors entertained a large crowd with a three act comedy, “The Torchbearers”. The cast consisted of: Peter Christensen. Joan LeCure. Joyce Carlisle. Cecilia Witty, Stan Heng, Carolle Paben, William Duffey, Gary Harpster, Robert Hoemann, Carla Wademan, Mathew Thornton, and Marlene Hutton. Another thrilling two act play was “The Nine Girls” put on by ten girls of the Junior Class. It was also under the direction of Raymond Conley. Members of the cast were: Susan Melies, Joyce Carlisle, Wanda De Vorse, Carla Wademan. Donna Shirley, Delores Brown, Jo Ella Clark, Mary Theis-feld. Kay Oelke, and Ruby Huss. Dr. Reeber catches boys in girl’s room. (;ale Joy poses for Miss Hillings. The cast. faratnaticA The Seniors presenter! May 7, “The Best Foot Forward”, as their annual class play. It was a three act comedy, with the setting in a boys’ dorm at College. Raymond Conley directed and produced the play. The cast included: Kathryn Hinrichs, Darla Herold, Peggv Cardner, Janet Brawner, Jane Sheldon, Pat Parker, Helen Balfour, Pat Joiner, Joe Peck. Jack Straw, Dave Clites, Mike Gilligan, Wayne Lange, Harvey Hutton, and Fd Sasse. Wayne Lange is outstanding Thespian, be also came in third in the Slate Oratorical contest. n. producers are ‘jllcobSnJ and Student managers are lull. New Thespian officers are: Pa- Parker, Dedicated to The Gentlemanly Sports Richard Webber—Guard Denny Folkerts—End Troy Lyons—Guard Larry Romjue—Full-Rack 7 beJtyktihf Under the supervision of Head Coach Dale Harding and assistant coach Don Chaloupka the Pioneers finished their season with four wins and six losses. They met such rough competition as Lincoln Northeast, Hastings, Falls City and Fair- Harmon Riggs—Center Pioneer S3 bury which were classified in the upper division of the state. This team was composed mostly of underclassmen which will show the Pioneers followers a lot of action in future years. Harold Tritsch—End Bob Peterson—Tackle Sennett—Quarter-Back • 'n Bob McKinley—Guard LcRoy Veatch—Tackle mm aw Bob Gosch—End the (jN'dircH Lincoln N. E..............(Here) Hastings..................(Here) Fairbury .................(Here) Beatrice ................(Here) Falls City................(Here) Plattsmouth .............(There) Shenandoah ..............(There) Auburn...................(There) Tecumseh ................(There) He didn't make it. Stan Heng—Quarterback Larry Emmons—Halfback Ed Rowen—Guard Ed Volkmer—Guard Left to right—Richard Webber, Troy Lyons, George Peterson, Denny Folkerts, Ben Bennett, C. W. LeCure. Pioneer election erf All Conference The Pioneers had two men, halfback George Peterson, and Guard Troy Lyons on the Southeast All Conference first string eleven. C. W. LeCure and Richard Webber were placed on the second string of the Conference. Listed on the honorable mention list was Ben Bennett and Denny Folkerts. Top row, left to right: David Clites, student manager, Ronnie Lima, Harvey Hart, Bob Byrd, Bob Blevin, Gary Kendrick, Gary Ailes, Student Manager, Coach Arthur Majors. Middle row: Charles Clark, Harvey Leeper, Bob Hayes, Bruce Peck, Merritt James, Ben Kernes, Bob Swinney, Ron Whitty, Ed Thomas, Dale Dixon, Carl Stucke'nholu. Bottom row: Mac Ryer, Earl Murphy, Larry Cook, Tom Dillman, Ron Stolenberg, Jerry Bell, Don Kasbomn, Allan Barrett. Cook going in for the big kill. The whole Bellevue team moves in on Dick Place. Bob Cosch Guard 5' 11 C. W. LeCure Guard 5' 6W N. C. Pioneers N. C. Pioneers N. C. Pioneers N. C. Pioneers N. C. Pioneers N. C. Pioneers N. C. Pioneers, N. C. Pioneers. N. C. Pioneers. N. C. Pioneers. N. C. Pioneers. N. C. Pioneers. N. C. Pioneers. N. C. Pioneers. N. C. Pioneers. N. C. Pioneers. P'meet £karp- ........... 35 ........... 34 ...........22 ........... 56 ........... 47 ...........40 ...........46 ........... 48 ........... 58 ........... 44 ...........44 ........... 51 ........... 49 ........... 67 ........... 51 ........... 35 Dennis Folkerts Guard 6' 4 Joe Peck Guard 5' 10 ghrtM S3 W S4 Gary Ailes Guard 5' 8 Student Manager Harvey Hutton Crete................................ 39 North Platte......................... 61 Grand Island ........................ 56 Beatrice ............................ 56 Fairbury............................. 47 Auburn .............................. 40 Tecumseh ............................ 77 Falls City .......................... 50 Pawnee City.......................... 58 Tecumseh ............................ 46 Plattsmouth ......................... 67 Auburn .............................. 45 Northeast ........................... 67 Pawnee City.......................... 82 Shenandoah .......................... 63 Falls City........................... 68 Larry Romjuc Guard 5' lO'As Left to Right—Bruce Peck, Dick Place, Larry Romjue, Larry Stever, Bob Peterson, Harmon Riggs, Gary Ailes, George Peterson, Bob Shigley and Coach Don Chalupka. V C H £ tfeJerte £qua4 Romjue after a basket. Larry laying one through. ¥( The golf team which is composed of fewer competitors is the newest game at NCHS. and is under the supervision of Don Chaloupka. The golf team is composed of four who are selected by playing a tournament with other members trying out for the team. The winners then compete with other teams in the region. Clites putts a short one. Joe Peck takes patience on a putt. Golfers fish a hall out of lake. Cihcfertneh G. Peterson breaks tape in 100. � T. Stevcr in a fast 880. E. Volkmer in a mile run P. Christensen | s over. L. Stover wins high hurdles. 'T fj ?;T, ?■ ) in winning 4-K) jaunt Georgenc Everett Vilma Sammons Paula Graham Shirley Sleekly Norma Sue Ashcraft Lois Johanns Pi oh Girls playing on the reserve team are Pat Tapp, Julia Jordan, Beverly Horner, Jackie Eloge, Louise Childers, Priscilla Tyson, Ruth Guthals, Mary Jane The Nebraska City Pionettes under the guidance of Coach Mary Ellen Slack had a highly success- e tteA Schneider, Barbara Cooper, Jane Thomas, Mardell Longwell, Doris Straw, Karen Earl, Willia Authur, Phyllis Dukes, and Carol Gardner. ful season this year. They won ten games, coming through with only two losses. Patty Marion Dolores Lundy Koneta Hawthorne Lila Ottens Sandra Lima 'aeens Snow Queen Choir Queen Dancing in the Rose Garden arc a few of the one hundred twenty-five couples. The high spot of the year, the Junior-Senior Prom, came to a wonderful climax in Paris. In the background was the picturesque Eiffel Tower. A foaming fountain was seen by the many couples at the foot of the garden steps. Pick and His Tophatters supplied the music. Joseph Barto was over-all chairman. th Cieninj in Paris Junior, Senior, Presidents and Vice Presidents and their dates. Co-Captains presenting gift. Uanecctnih Eighth Annual Homecoming Queen, Colleen Kendrick was crowned during halftime ceremonies of the Falls City-Nebraska City Football Game by Co-Captains Tom Stever and Ben Bennett. Colleen was attended by Eileen Willis, Kathryn Hinrichs, Mary Trail, Colleen Fitzkam, Peggy Gardner, and Colleen Hall. Following the game the Queen and her Attendants were again honored at a dance at Steinhart Lodge. Colleen and her court. CkrtitmaA JitWitieJ hance Highlight of the 1953 Christmas festivities was the Holiday Dance held at Steinhart Lodge. One-hundred couples attended while Pick and His Tophatters supplied the very well selected program of music. At the far end of the lodge stood two gayly decorated trees. Decorations of snow covered pine, and red candles in the windows, added to the gay Christmas atmosphere. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Queen Eileen Willis. She walked up an aisle formed by her attendants where the traditional crown of holly and gardenias was placed on her head by Wayne Lange, Senior Class President. During intermission the choir under the supervision of Amelia Peterson presented “Twas the Night Before Christmas” “Twas the Night Before Christmas” Couples Dancing Queen Eileen and Attendants President Lange Crowned the Queen Ruby Huss, chosen F.F.A. Sweetheart of 1954 at the annual Sweetheart Dance, February 9, was presented to the guests by Mike Heng, F.F.A. President. Sweetheart Ruby was chosen from five other candidates, Kay Waller, Mary Ann Thiesfeld, Jo Ann Wilhelm, Donna Shirley and Kay Oelke. F.F.A. President presented Ruby with a locket and F.F.A. jacket. Honored guests were the former three Sweethearts. Dancing. Mike pinning corsage on Sweetheart Ruby. The former three: Norma Neeley Kreifels. Jane Shel- don, Carolyn Conkling, and the Sweetheart of ’54. Master of Ceremonies, Wayne Lange. Halilouki of 1953. I Colleen Hall and Bill Phillips, Seniors, reigned over the festivities of the Sixth Annual Carnival, Friday, November 13. Wrestling, boxing, a kangaroo court, a country store, a snack bar, a silhouette booth, a beauty shop, dart games, fortune-telling, and various stage shows of which the favorite was Arthur Godfrey’s Calendar Show, entertained the crowd. Approximately $400 was cleared to help finance the yearbook. Arthur Godfrey’s Calendar Girls, Funkc, Fox, and Gosch. Godfrey (Gilligan) listens in amusement to Dragon-Net. Queen Barbara ami King Dennis and their attendants: Mary Trail. Colleen Kendrick. Peggy (Gardner, Kathryn Hinrichs, Barbara. Dennis, Tom Slever, Joe Peck, Mark Heilman, and C. W. !. •( lure. George and Rita’s poster won first place for beauty. Choir Party Barbara Jacobson and Dennis Folkerts were crowned King and Queen at the Annual Choir Party held March 12th, at the Junior High School. The room decorations were provided by posters designed by the couples in Choir. Activities throughout the evening included ping-pong, card games, checkers, badminton, and dancing. Prizes were awarded to the winners of the individual events. LoRoy and Kay’s poster won first pla for originality. Students enjoy dancing. Competition was strong in the games •TAILOR-MADE-SUITE AJAX SUIT NGF. CO. LADIES SHOES PATENT LEATHER IN ftLL ” I£€S ftNO COLORS-- '-PLEAS6 SfftrC COLOR VNHCN O«0EI?l METAL FOLDING BAru rue........... THIS IS OUR LftlEST fcNO GREATLY IMFROHeP BAIN TUB. I T BURNS NftTURHL iftS OR SUCKS ftNO T BS. . , Nlftoe TO ' T CON,OCR, T TMC Rod j, i a u GRAPHOPHONE 20.00 THIS BX GRAPMOPHONE Amo 50 RECORDS -GENUINE BAL0NY-6E A, (£[£) WfTH T-Cp INCH AMPLIFYING NORN. PrctfeJJjcita a 4 SuAineAA tHeH A foirecterif DR. B. J. SANCHEZ Dental Surgeon 1307 First Avenue DR. T. L. WEEKS Physician and Surgeon 110 North 10th DRS. RAMACCIOTTI AND BONEBRAKE Physicians and Surgeons 105 North 10th Replica of the old Block House. DR. G. E. MANN Optometrist Above Thygenson’s MORAN AND JAMES Lawyers Over GaskilFs Music DR. D. K. PHILLIPS Dental Surgeon Phone 148 DR. A. E. SOLDERS Dental Surgeon Phone 140 DR. E. J. KOTAB Dental Surgeon 115 North 8th BERNARD M. SPENCER Lawyer 115 North 8th LOLLMAN’S OFFICE SCHOOL SUPPLY 908 Central Avenue Phone 447 DR. D. D. STONECYPHER Ear, Eye, Nose Throat 209 South 9th TYLER FRERICHS Lawyers 109V2 South 9th DR. F. C. REESE Dental Surgeon 10th and Central ARTHUR C. LINDAHL Auditor and Public Accountant 115 South 8th DR. M. B. DEJARNETTE Chiropractor 722 72 Central Avenue T. SIMPSON MORTON Lawyer Otoe County National Bank Building NEBRASKA CITY MEDICAL GROUP Dr. J. P. Cilligan Dr. W. C. Kenner Dr. Clen Burbridge Dr. R. C. Fenstermacher BISCHOF HARDWARE Plumbing and Heating and Wiring FARMERS ELEVATORS CO. Nebraska City BRAWNER FURNITURE New Location 114 South 6th PETERSON MORTUARY 111 North 11th St Ambulance Service, Modern Building and Service, Air Conditioned. This year Nebraska City takes pride in greeting Ted and William Schulz new owners of the SCHULZ MOTOR COMPANY Dodge Plymouth A busy afternooi is evidence that economical people take advantage of efficient and pleasant flt tnp OTOE COUNTY NATIONAL BANK Paul Lima showing Sarah Witty and Richard Webber some of the fine school apparel at LIMA’S CLOTHING STORE DAWSON OIL Petroleum Products Nebraska City PORTER FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Monuments Phone 231 PRINTING AS PROMISED Jacob North Company 1820 P Street Lincoln, Nebraska producer Dk. Pi. .f 1954 The old meets the new through our continuous service of 99 years WESSEL’S since 1855 Nebraska City Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Wurtele Oldsmobile Co. Don’t Cuss, Call Us! ELECTRICITY From the power plant to your home « Electricity—To light your house—To cook your meals——To heat your water—To control your furnace—Preserve your food and a hundred other tasks. Come Wind—Rain—Hail or Storm . . . This is our job and we like it. NEBRASKA CITY UTILITIES “The clothes must go through”, says John Scroggins as he takes to the road. Pickup and delivery service is only one of the FINEST CLEANERS extra efforts to insure their customers the very best. BROWN’S SHOE Fit the friendly, courteous shoe store greets Helen Balfour and Jaunita Kreifels who know that the best quality for the least is always found in this modern store. Fast, efficient, friendly banking service can be found any day at the FARMERS BANK. Movies for your pleasure always greet you at the PIONEER THEATRE, completely modern in all forms. CM AUTO PARTS Your N. A. P. A. Jobber Is A Good Man To Know 1116 Central Ave. Phone 143 Nebraska City, Nebr. Complete Shop Motor Rebuilding Fast hauling by these trucks over the country insures you the very freshest. OTOE FOOD PRODUCTS Home of Morton House 3 DL News-Press ----- Nebraska's Centennial Newspaper, founded November 14, 1854, and published continuously without interruption since then, will be 100 years old on November 14, 1954. ff e take pleasure in joining with the Pioneer Staff in marking this, the Centennial Year of Nebraska City. nytunre Jaimnners fon uca. American METER COMPANY Compliments of Beatrice Foods Company Phone 160 GIIJBS HATCHERY See us for baby chicks, feeds, and poultry supplies. Shown below are the new Lennox and Timken furnaces, sold by NEBRASKA CITY SHEET METAL Nebraska City, Nebraska NEBRASKA CITY IRON WORKS Nebraska City Nebraska Shown above is the March 11 dairy sale being conducted by Kenneth Glover, owner. Improving the quality of dairy herds in Southeastern Nebraska is just another service of the NEBRASK A CITY SALES BARN. CLEMMY HOLMES MOTOR COMPANY Your Ford and Mercury Dealer Looking quite pleased with the 54 Ford are Kathryn Hinrichs and Eileen Willis. During the year Holmes have remodeled their car lot enabling their customers more selection and better used car buys. By furnishing the driver training car Clemmy Holmes encourages safer driving. FEEL AT HOME—DEAL WITH HOLMES