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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1955 volume:

V S ■ Pioneer Vo fume VIII 1955 P licjli School Zdorewon d This IsOur SchoolWe are proud of it. So much so, we wish to dedicate this book to Our School. Wehave tried to show ourselves as we really are. We hope we have included all the little things that, when added to the bigthings, make ourschool lifehereat N.C.H.S. anin-dustrious and happy one. We are proud to live in a country that provides free education for its citizens. We appreciate the effort put forth by the Board of Education, tax payers, and the Faculty to give us the best possible training. So pause with us now to have a look at Our School . 2 Faculty and Administration.................7-14 Classes...................................15-40 Activities................................43-60 Social Life...............................63-72 Athletics.................................75-94 Advertisements...........................95-104 Editor......................... Lois Puppe Business Manager .... Beth Niday Photographers . . . .Mathew Thorton James Griepenstroh Adviser 4 Florence Barta Our -And CL added 5 acu nd a adSed These are the people we know best; the fami liar faces seen in classrooms and in halls. We need each one of these varied personalities to make Our School the great institution that it is. 6 Ely C. Feistner, Principal E.G. Lightbody, Superintendent CORRINE GILBERT. .Jr. Lit. is her specialty. Whether your taste runs to Shakespeare, Guest or Tenneyson, you'll enjoy this class. Besides reading, you also have movies showing the lives of the authors. RAY CONLEY. .Known as speech director he is just that. His classes are fun as well as work. He works with Debate, Jr. and Sr. Class Plays, Declamatory, and the Thespians Club. ELLEN ALBERS.. Want to learn a foreign language? Whether Spanish or Latin, she will see that you learn it properly. Rennie Ashelman seems io be locating a place for him to try his newly acquired accent. MARION EILERS.. Though teaching Com. Skillsand English, Mrs. Eilers has spent much of this year working with the Pep Club. During the football season you saw her and the girls putting up Pep Posters. L earn 66 caps an cl Capitali 99 idm FLORENCE BARTA. .Well known for Yearbook and Otoean, Mrs. Barta is always busy..Here we find her working with Lois and Pete, but in a few minutes she will be rushing about again. ESTER GODBY. .Teaches five classes of World History. Because she is a stem believer in all work and no play, the Sophomores leave with a thorough knowledge of the subject. Bob Shigley is one of them. HUGH POLSON..is new at N.C.H.S. this year. He divides his time between Civics and History. To be sure classes are well informed on current events, he has clippings from papers on the board at all times. WILLIAM PLANK, .is new to school this year. He teaches the Juniors one of their most popular subjects, American History. Mr. Plank headed up County Government Day. He also sponsored the Junior Class. m uAic an d athfeticd add j?un to our li iued DA LE HARDING.. sees to it that the boys he turns out know every sort of exercise. Here he instructs Varenhorst verbally while Sharp demonstrates. Football and basketball are Coaches' first love. DUANE SCHULZ..has been band supervisor for three years. The Class A band has accumulated many awards as a result of his expert teaching. He also does a fine job with his concert baud. AMELIA PETERSON..Miss Pete, has her room continually full of choir members. Whether singing or talking, you know they are learning. Want proof? If Mary Ann and Larry aren't having fun working, who is? MARY ELLEN SLACK. .Miss Slack is explaining new tactics to Paula Graham and Pat Marion. Besides G.A.A., Miss Slack sponsors Volleyball and teaches gym to freshman girls and in the grades. xpon en ts an d formulae ormulaS enric L our lives ARTHUR MAJORS, .teaches some of the most fascinating classes in school. Cecil and Jerry will agree with this fact, for not only do you get book learning, but you study from the specimens that line the room. DON McGAFFEY.. is a busy man around the school. Besides being Principal of Junior High, he teaches several classes of Algebra and Geometry. Although difficult courses, they are still popular with the students. JESSIE OTT. .Alright boys, take this problem. Mrs. Ott is using one of her favorite methods of teaching math, working at the board. She is one of the most loved of the teachers. JOE BARTO. .Any senior taking chemistry will agree with this years class thatMr. Bartoteaches Chemistry with the use of three little books. 'Proper Care of Test Tubes', •Fifty Dangerous Experiments', and 'Ye Old Joke Book’. (Competent teacherd L rain our ROBERTA GERBER.. The first thing is the home row is the introduction to learning to type. The Juniors in this class seem to be learning this fact. Along with typing Mrs. Gerber instructs shorthand. DORIS McGAFFEY.. is known for her work in the Guidance Office. The ringing of the telephone, the Career Conference, the Guidance Council make up a hectic year for herself. Mary Jane Schneider and Carol Broderic. SEVERIN SORENSON, .is the Ag. teacher. Besides farming, he teaches the boys construction of farm equipment. Accuracy is the pass word and Rog. is learning that this is true as he plies his square to the task. WILLIAM ABERNATHY. .All work and no play does not make him a dull man. Besides his full teaching load, and his Direct Vocational Program, he manages the Dairy Queen, a place to spend our money. ey MARILYN OWENS, .she teaches Home Ec. to the Jr. High, as well as Sr. High. An interesting part of her work is sewing. Judy Pilmore is getting acquainted with the use of the machine. JANOLA HARDER, .new this year but well acquainted with the girls. She teaches Homemaking, and is also sponsor of F.H.A. We see her working in our new modem kitchen. DONALD GRAHAM.. teaches his boys all he knows about shop, and that is plenty. The freshman boys work hard for him and are proud of their accomplishments. Here John Christensen works on a plane under his supervision. WILLIAM VACEK. .shop boys are learning what coaching does to a teacher. Lectures come thick and fast this year. He keeps the boys on the alert all the time. The pay-off, good work. 1 1 l9 Aaf e driving comp our EMMA BRUST. .is one of the best known individuals in the school system. During the fall, she gives thorough examinations. Anytime you feel ill. she will help you to feel better. VAL DENNISTON.. is secretary to Mr. Feistner and friend of the whole school. Besides typing various articles, she takes dictation, and keeps records. She receives help from various office girls, here Garnet Brown. DON CHALOUPKA. .has been working hard this year. His duties range from Sr. Social Studies to keeping books, but he is best known for Driver Education. Here he departs for a lesson with several of his students. GEORGE JORGENSON. .George has been Sr. High Custodian for many years. Though pupils and teachers leave during the summer, he works the whole year around, keeping the halls clean, and the rooms in order. seniors ’55 num 88 strong We, the class of '55, with 88 members, chose to lead us through our last year, Gary Harpster, president; Pat Rowen, vice-president; Ruby Huss, secretary; and Cecilia Witty, treasurer. We selected as our class motto, As Your Goal, Seek Happiness First, Then Success ; our colors pink and charcoal; and our class flower, the rose. We were well represented in all the various activities in N.C.H.S. including Choir, Band, FHA, FFA, Pioneer, Otoean, Boys' Athletics, Girls'Athletics, Pep Club, Dramatics, FNA, and the Distributive Education Program. Among those who helped to make our senior year a success were our sponsors, Don Chaloupka, Doris McGaffey, and Principal, Ely C. Feistner. Our largest project this year was the sponsoring of the annual Holiday Dance. Nancy and Pete decorating Lodge for Dance SPONSORS: Feistner, McGaffey, Chaloupka. Senior girls were guides at Open House Darrel Bane Verdes Baucke Jerry Bell Gale Bennett Delores Brown DARREL BANE with his lively sense of humor, has participated in Choir 3; FFA 1,2, 3; Distributive Education V-Pres. 4; Versatile VERDES BAUCKE was in Band 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Football 4; Track 3; Letterman 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Boys' Octette 4; Inner Choir 3,4; Activities Council 4; Pioneer 4; Honor Society 3,4; Good natured and friendly JERRY BELL enjoyed Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1,2; Choir 3; Carnival King 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Distributive Education 4; Easy going GALE BENNETT was in Intramural Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2; Carefree DELORES BROWN participated in Play 3; FHA 1,2; Band 1,2, 3,4; Baton Twirler 2, 3,4. Garnet Brown Marcia Burbridge Joyce Carlisle Judith Carpenter Pete Christensen GARNET BROWN loves to dance and knows all the latest hit tunes; Volleyball 1,2,3; FHA 1, Band 3,4; Baton Twirler 3,4; Office Secy. 4; Neat and trim MARCIA BUR-BRIDGE was in Choir 2, 3. 4; Inner Choir 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Upper 107 1,2; Cheerful and spirited JOYCE CARLISLE was in Band 1,2; Choir 2; Play 3; Thespian 3,4; FHA 1; Volleyball 1; Activities Council 4; Conscientious JUDITH CARPENTER participated in Pep Club 4; Pioneer 4; Librarian V-Pres. 4; FNA Secy. -Treas. 4; Tall PETE CHRISTENSEN is never idle; Basketball 2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 3, 4; Letterman 3,4; Choir 2,4; Dramatics 3, 4; First Team All-Conference Basketball 4; Activities Council V-Pres. 4; Otoean 2, 3,4; Pioneer 4; Upper IQPjo 1, 2; Honor Society 3.4. JoElla Clark Lois Cruikshank Barbara Jo Davis Lucille Davis Nancy DeLong Energetic and cheerful JoELLA CLARK enjoyed Choir 2,3,4; Sextette 3; Play 3; Thespian 4; FHA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2; Intramural Volleyball 1,2j Distributive Education Secy. 4; Office Secy. 1, 2, 3; Reliable LOIS CRUIKSHANK was in Choir 2, 3,4; FHA 1; Pep Club 2; GAA 1; Volleyball 1; Diligent and agreeable BARBARA JO DAVIS was active in Choir 2, 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Inner Choir 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Activities Council 4; Otoean 2,3,4; Upper 10 1,2,3; Honor Society 3,4; Talkative LUCILLE DAVIS is always willing to help; Choir 2,3,4; Quartette 4; FHA 1,2; Pep Club 4; Upper 10°)o 2, 3; Office Secy. 1, 2; Attendant to Choir and Carnival Queens 4; NANCY DeLONG with her pleasing disposition enjoyed Choir 2, 3,4; Inner Choir 3,4; Triple Trio 4; Pep Club 1,2; Activities Council 4; Otoean 2, 3,4. Wanda DeVorss Bill Duffey Betty Emshoff James Feistner Bob Funke A faithful member of our class is WANDA DeVORSS; Choir 2,3,4; Inner Choir 3,4; Small groups 2, 3,4; Play 3; Thespian 4; FHA 1; Pep Club 1, 2; Office Secy. 3,4; BILL DUFFEY has applied his many talents in Choir 1,2, 3,4; Inner Choir 3,4; Small Groups 2,3,4; Dramatics 2, 3,4; Play 3, 4; Thespian 2, 3,4; Pres. 3; Debate 1,2; Activities Council 3, 4; Honor Society 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Pres. 2; A dependable NCHS student is BETTY EMSHOFF; Choir 3.4; Triple Trio 4; FHA 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; Guidance Office Secy. 4; JAMES FEISTNER is always ready and willing to help;Intramural Basketball 1,2; Choir 2, 3,4; Football 1, 3,4; Letterman 2, 3; Always ready with a witty remark is BOB FUNKE; Football 1; Choir 2,3,4; V-Pres. 4; Otoean 2, 3,4; Pioneer 4. Wanda Garreans Carol Gawart Ray Goff Bob Gosch Connie Graham Quiet and well-mannered WANDA GARREANS participated in FHA 1; GAA 1; Conservative CAROL GAWART helped in the Guidance Office 4; Upper 107 1.2,3; Pep Club 4; Studious RAY GOFF worked on theDi. tributive Education Plan during his senior year; Popular and athletic-minded BOB GOSCH was active in Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 4; Golf 4; Letterman 2,3,4; Otoean 3,4; Attendant Carnival King 4; Choir King 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Inner Choir 3. 4; Although CONNIE GRAHAM works half days at Hinky-Dinky, she still had time for GAA 1,2, 3,4; V-Pres. 4; Volleyball Student Manager 1,2; Distributive Education Program Treas. 4. 17 Paula Graham James Griepenstroh Marcia Gunn Marion Haich Thelma Hall Peppy and efficient PAULA GRAHAM participated in Pep Club 1,2; GAA 1,2, 3,4; V-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Volleyball 1,2,3; Activities Council 4; Intramural Volleyball 1,2,4; Pioneer 4; Librarian 3; JAMES GRIEPENSTROH was one of our more dependable photographers on the Pioneer Staff; Band 2; FFA 1,2, 3,4; Pioneer 4; MARCIA GUNN, who joined us in her senior year, was active in Girl's Athletics 4; Future Farmer MARION HAITH participated in Basketball 1,2,3; FFA 1,2,3; Easy going THELMA HALL is noted for her red hair. She worked on the Distributive Education Program 4. Gary Harpster Jane Hart Joe Hauptman June Hauptman Danniel Helm Well-liked GARY HARPSTER has proven to be a gifted leader; Choir 2, 3,4; Football 4; Letterman 4; Class Pres. 4; Activities Council Pres. 4; Cheerful JANE HART always adds a bit of fun to any classroom. She came to NCHS in her senior year and was active in Pep Club 4; JOE HAUPTMAN applies himself well to any job he is assigned; FFA 1, 2; Good nature fairly radiates from JUNE HAUPTMAN; Band 1,2, 3,4; Secy.-Treas. 3; Pres. 4; Choir 2, 3,4; Inner Choir 3,4; FHA 1,2; Activities Council 4; Class Treas. 2; Snow Queen Attendant 2, 3,4; Homecoming and Choir Queen Attendant 4; Office Secy. 4; Each afternoon we find quiet DANNIEL HELM working at Burns Upholstery Shop under the Distributive Education Program. Stan Heng Bob Hoemann Ken Howell Ruby Huss Marlene Hutton Keen-witted STAN HENG has been in Intramural Basketball 3; Choir 2; Dramatics 3, 4; Thespian 3,4; Football 2, 3; FFA 1; Activities Council 4; Distributive Education Pres. 4; Friendly and generous BOB HOEMANN was in Choir 4; Thespian 3; One of the foremost wits of our class is KEN HOWELL; Football 4; Letterman 4; RUBY HUSS is the kind of girl you like to know because she is always your friend; Choir 2, 3,4; Activities Council Secy. -Treas. 4; Class Treas. 1; Class Secy. 4; Otoean 3,4; Pioneer 4; Upper l(fb 1, 3; FFA Sweetheart 3; Attendant Homecoming Queen 4; MARLENE HUTTON'S musical ability has contributed much to NCHS; Band 1,2, 3,4; Choir 2, 3,4; Inner Choir 3,4; Dramatics 3,4; FHA 1; Pep Club 4; Baton Twirler 1,2; Drum Majorette 3,4; Homecoming and Choir Queen Attendant 4. Don Kasbohm Merrill Keller Ralph Klein Glen Lechner Larry Lechner Mannerly DON KASBOHM enjoyed Band 1, 2; Intramural Basketball 3,4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2,3,4; FFA 1,2, 3,4; FFA Officer 2, 3,4; Letterman 3,4; MERRILL KELLER attended two high schools in Indiana before coming to NCHS the last half of his senior year. His various activities in these schools made him an interesting and enjoyable schoolmate; Trustful and dependable RALPH KLEIN has worked hard in Intramural Basketball 1; Choir 4; Reserved and pleasant GLEN LECHNER worked under the Distributive Education Program 4; Oie of Sev's capable boys is LARRY LECHNER; He was in FFA 1,2, 3,4. Joan LeCure Sandra Lima Anna Mae Longwell Troy Lyon Bob McKinley JOAN LeCURE is always ready for a bit of fun; Choir 2. 3,4; Triple Trio 4; Thespian 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Carnival Queen 4; SANDRA LIMA with her modest friendliness will go far; Choir 3,4; Triple Trio 4; Pep Club 1,2; GAA 1,2; Amiable and friendly ANNA MAE LONGWELL participated in GAA 1,2;FNA 3; Well-liked TROY LYON was active in Band 1, 2. 3,4; Intramural Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3; Football 1,2, 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Boy’s Octette 3,4; Inner Choir 3.4; FFA 1,2, 3,4; FFA Pres. 4; Letterman 2,3, 4; Activities Council 2, 3,4; Class Pres. 2, 3; Otoean 4; Attendant to Carnival and Choir King 4; Unassuming BOB McKINLEY participated in Intramural Basketball 3; Football 1,2, 3,4; Letterman 3,4. 19 Beth Niday Phillip Niemann Kay Oelke Orville Oelke Kay Osborne Personality plus BETH NIDAY enjoyed Choir 2, 3, 4; Choir Secy. 4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Pres. 3; Otoean 2,3,4; Pioneer 4; Upper 1 0% 1,2; Activities Council 3; Attendant Choir Queen 4; Always busy PHILLIP NIEMANN was in Band 1,2, 3,4; Choir 2; Bubbling with pep and enthusiasm is KAY OELKE; Choir 2, 3,4; Triple Trio 4; Play 3; Pioneer 4; Attendant FFA Sweetheart 3; Attendant Snow Queen 4; ORVILLE OELKE was proficient in Mechanics in FFA 1,2, 3,4; Happy-go-lucky KAY OSBORNE was in FNA 3, Beverly Owens Carolle Paben Bob Petersen Harold Puppe Lois Puppe BEVERLY OWENS came to us in her senior year and immediately made friends and a place for herself; Band 4; Choir 4; Choir Trio 4; Thespian 4; Debate 4; Fun-loving CAROLLE PABEN was in Choir 2, 3.4; Thespian 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 2; Intramural Volleyball 1; Upper 10% 1; Distributive Education 4; Tall BOB PETERSEN is always ready with a smile; Basketball 2,3; Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Letter-man 2, 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Distributive Education 4; Nonchalant and musical-minded HAROLD PUPPE participated in Band l,2,3,4;Band V-Pres. 4; Choir 2,3,4; Boy’s Octette 3,4; Inner Choir 3,4; LOIS PUPPE with her infectious sense of humor has won many friends; Activities Council 4; Otoean 2, 3,4; Editor-in-Chief Pioneer 4; Carnival Queen Attendant 4; Upper 10% 1,2, 3. Mary Lou Rains Harmon Riggs Mary Lou Rinne Bill Rivett Pat Rowen MARY LOU RAINS with her sparkling personality was in Band 1,2, 3; Choir 2; Pep Club 1,2,4; Cheerleader 1,2,4; Baton Twirler 1,2,3; Class Secy. 2; Office Secy. 3,4; Snow Queen Attendant 1,4; Homecoming Queen Attendant 4; HARMON RIGGS was very proficient in sports; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Intramural Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 3,4; Golf 1,2, 3,4; Choir 3,4; Inner Choir 3,4; Boy’s Octette 4; Letterman 2, 3,4; Pres. 4; Activities Council 4; Otoean 2, 3,4; Pioneer 4; Choir King Attendant 4; Joining us in her senior year MARY LOU RINNE, has gained the title NCHS's laughing girl; Choir 4; Trio and Quartette 4; Sincere and nice to know is BILL RIVETT; Choir 3; Distributive Education 4; Modest PAT ROWEN has a kind word for everyone; Choir 2,3,4; FHA 1,2; Pep Club 3; Activities Council 4; Class V-Pres. 4; Upper 10% 1; FNA 3,4; FNA Pres. 4. Shirley Schnitzmeyer Ronnie Schreiner Keith Schreiter Donna Lee Shirley Carol Siebenlist The gal with the neat appearance is SHIRLEY SCHNITZMEYER; FHA 1,2; Pep Club 1, 2,3; GAA 1,2,3; Short and onery RONNIE SCHREINER was in FFA 1,2, 3,4; FFA Secy. 3; Slow and deliberate KEITH SCHREITER devoted much of his time to FFA 1, 2, 3,4; DONNA LEE SHIRLEY has added much to our school spirit; Choir 2, 3,4; Inner Choir 3,4; Play 3; FHA 1; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Pres. 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; GAA 1,2; Volleyball 1,2; Activities Council 4; Attendant FFA Sweetheart 3; Attendant Homecoming Queen, Snow Queen 4; Choir Queen 4; Quiet CAROL SIEBENLIST moved to Colorado in her senior year, but came back to NCHS to graduate; Choir 3; FHA 1,2; Pep Club 3; GAA 1; FNA 3. James Spidell Larry Stever Joan Stukenholtz Mary Ann Thiesfeld Mathew Thornton Industrious JAMES SPIDELL has devoted most of his time to school studies and hobbies; Good looking and likable LARRY STEVER was in Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Letterman 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Boy’s Octette 3,4; Choir Pres. 4; Activities Council 4; Class V-Pres. 2; Otoean 2, 3; Pioneer 4; Attendant Carnival King 4; A valuable friend is JOAN STUKENHOLTZ; Choir 3,4; FHA 2,3; Pep Club 4; Upper 10% 3; Demure MARY ANN THIESFELD has a winning personality; Band 1,2, 3; Band Secy. 2; Choir 2,3,4; Triple Trio 4; Choir Treas. 4; Play 3; Pep Club 4; Cheerleader 4; Activities Council 3; Class Treas. 3; Drum Majorette 1,2; Baton Twirler 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Attendant Snow Queen 1,2, 3; Attendant FFA Sweetheart 3; MATHEW THORNTON, chief photographer at NCHS, has been in Choir 2, 3,4; Inner Choir 4: Quartette 4; Play 3,4; Golf 3; Otoean 2,3,4; Pioneer 4. 21 Senior girls modeling original creations - LeCure, De- Busy painters are - FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Webber, Long, Wademan, Hutton, Thygeson, Davis, Shirley, Riggs, Niday, Christensen, Stever, Baucke, Funke. Clark, Vanderveen. 22 Marianne Thygeson Bill Traub Monas Tyson Gail Vanderveen Norleen Vollman MARIANNE THYGESON is capable of meeting any occasion; Choir 2, 3,4; Inner Choir 3,4; Triple Trio 4; Pep Club 1,2; Activities Council 4; Otoean 2,3,4; Silver Key 3; Upper 10% 1,2, 3; Honor Society 3,4; BILL TRAUB with his ever-ready smile participated in Choir 3; Distributive Education 4; Mechanically-minded MONAS TYSON worked under the Distributive Education Program 4; Petite GAIL VANDERVEEN came to us from Pennsylvania; Choir 4; Inner Choir 4; Pep Club 4; Volleyball star NORLEEN VOLLMAN participated in GAA 1,2; and Volleyball 1,2, 3,4. Herman Varenhorst Carla Wademan Richard Webber JoAnn Wilhelm Bob Williamson Nonchalant HERMAN VARENHORST was in Choir 2, 3,4; and Football 4; Beaming CARLA WADEMAN, with her friendly smile, has been in Band 1,2, 3,4; Choir 2, 3,4; Inner Choir 4; Thespian 3,4; FHA 1,2; Attendant Choir Queen 4; RICHARD WEBBER has a comedian's disposition; Basketball 1,2, 3; Choir 2, 3,4; Inner Choir 4; Octette 3, 4; Otoean 2, 3,4; Pioneer 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Letterman 2, 3,4; Track 3,4; Attendant Choir King 4; Vivacious JoANN WILHELM has been in Band 2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Inner Choir 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1; Activities Council 3; Class V-Pres. 3; Girls' State 3; Attendant FFA Sweetheart 3; Snow Queen 4; Attendant to Homecoming and Carnival Queens 4; Dark complected BOB WILLIAMSON enjoyed Intramural Basketball 3. Cecilia Witty Dale Wurtele Herbert Zech Capable and alert CECILIA WITTY was active in Play 3,4; Thespian 3,4; GAA 1; Volleyball 1,2; Class Treas. 4; Pioneer 4; Librarian 4; Upper 10% 1,2, 3; State VFW Champion 3; Carnival Queen Attendant 4; DALE WURTELE, an FFA Shorty, participated in FFA 1,2, 3,4; FFA Treas. 4; Upper 10% 3; End of the alphabet HERBERT ZECH used his talents in FFA 1,2, 3,4. Our senior basketball boys leading a cheer. Donna gets her face washed. Uneven odds. Angelic Senior Homeroom One hundred twenty-three actiue juniors Gilbert Abernathy Garry Ailes Tom Andrews Norma Sue Ashcraft Robert Baker Happy Batson Virginia Beccard Robert Bell Marlee Benecke Robert Bosworth Larry Bradley Betty Brodrick Gerald Butterbaugh Dale Chaney Roy Chaney The Junior Class, one of the largest classes in school, has 123 members. They chose to guide them, Ron Emmons, president; Henry Hinrichs, vice-president; and Garry Ailes, secretary-treasurer. These people were kept on the jump all year, for there was always something for the Junior Class to do. One of the major projects during the year was the Junior Class Play, Stage Door . This took 51 students including cast and stage hands. Another important project was the Junior-Senior Prom held in May. The Junior Class has worked hand in hand with the Activities Council on the Carnival, Homecoming, and Career Conference. Another high-light this year was the Annual County Government Day. It was well received bythe Juniors this year for there were at least two people running for every offi ce. The Juniors were well represented in the Activities this year. Ten of the sturdiest lads went out for football and three for basketball. They made an excellent record for themselves and the school. There were 55 Juniors in Choir and six in Band. With the fine record during their Junior year, how can they help but make a wonderful Senior Class. Kay Chapman Pat Chapman Barbara Chappell Paul Charron Louise Childers Judith Cole Larry Cook Wava Creek Della Cunningham June Dovey Elsie Eacret Peggy Earith Beverly Ehlers Janice Elsberry Ronald Emmons Henry Hinrichs. vice-president; Ron Emmons, president; Garry Ailes secretary-treasurer. p,,r are emde redponAi Ruth Ervin Tom Farrell Virgil Fox Keith Fox Clarke Fredericks Shirley Gieseking Norman Goff Mary Jane Griepenstroh Mary Hall Jim Hamilton Jerry Harpole Harvey Hart Koneta Hawthorne Richard Herzog Henry Hinrichs Faye Hoffman Roger Hohnroth Kay Howell Sonya Huff Andrea Hunter Annette Hunter Don Jackson Barbara James Betty James Donna Johnson Roger Johnson Garry Kendrick Dennis Kennel I Dean Lange Shirley Lechner The Juniors participating in County Government Day were: John Smith, county clerk; Bob Bell, deputy sheriff; Jack Pickering, sheriff; Tom Andrews, superintendent of schools, Larry Romjue, county attorney; Charlotte Sorensen, county commissioner; Beverly Ehlers, treasurer; Arlene Scudder, welfare director; Betty James, register of deeds; Karen Nelson, clerk of the district court; Kay Howell, county clerk; Lanny Niday, county commissioner and Garry Ailes, county surveyor are not in the picture. Witty, Bosworth, and Rowen using library. 27 Jill Wl members cjain maturity Harvey Leeper Sheila Letellier Ronald Lima Mardell Longwell Peter Lutz JaneT Madsen Frank Malzer Laurene Moore Ronnie Moyer Carol Myers Mari jo McIntyre Karen Nelson Lanny Niday Charles Olsen Lillian Palmer Betty Parker Sonya Perry Rita Petersen George Peterson Kay Ann Phillips Sleep?? Typical Junior Homeroom Always Room For One More Jack Pickering James Pryor Bethel Rakes Merle Rakes Nancy Rakes Donald Ramold Robert Ramold Evelyn Rawlings David Rivett Ronald Roberts sds they cfimh the ladder of? success Larry Romjue Harold Rowe Eddie Rowen Mary Jane Schneider Carl Schalk Charlotte Sorenson Betty Stoll Ron Stoltenberg Betty Stukenholtz Carol Strange Arlene Scudder Bonnie Shoemaker Verle Sigler James Smith John Smith This Is Life! Susan Sweet Audrey Thieman Jane Thomas Larry Thompson Carol Tiede JoAnn Turner LeRoy Veatch Judy Vondrak Sharon Wachter Jerry Walters Kay Lynn West Betty Westfal I Sarah Witty Donald Woods Juniors Rehearsing For Play Jhe c(a65 of ’exhibit thei eir wi Sharon Adcock Bill Amos Bob Andrews Nancy Anville James Armstrong Willa Arthur Renny Ashleman Allan Barrett Mary Lou Behrends Shirley Bohlen Beverly Bremer Carol Broderick Kurt Brown Lois Brust Robert Byrd Nancy Carr Charles Clark Sharon Cody Ronald Cole Betty Courtney Donald Crowner Bill Dalton George Davis Tom Dillman Dale Dixon Phyllis Dukes Karen Earl Ardith Ehlers Jackie Eloge Gary Esser Judith Fahrlander Wilma Faler Tom Fenton Tom Funke Carol Gardner Leonard Garrett Beth Gilbert Karen Graham Edison Goff Edwin Goff Ruth Guthals Edward Hall Penny Harms Wayne Harroun Larry Hart Barbara Hawthorne Robert Hayes Wanda Head Shirley Heinke Stephen Hinck David Hopkirk Carolyn Huff Lois Ann Jackson James James Merritt James Maurice Jay Karen Johnson Mayone Johnson Leland Johnson Floyd Jones Julia Jordon Ben Kernes Joe Knoll Darrell Komma wor an d rea ch Clifford Kreifels Tom Kruger Jean Lechner Kenneth Ledbetter Beverly Leeper Arthur Lima Nancy Madsen Patricia Marion Marilyn Mead Mary Mead Carol Miller Deane Morton Donna Morton Malcolm McMillan Ronald Newby Tim O'Connell PeggyOhnmacht Charles Pearson Bruce Peck Donna Phillips Herbert Sharp Robert Shigley Nancy Shirley James Shuster Vernelle Skiff Darlene Skillett Linda Stiers Calvin Strange Doris Straw Carl Stuckenholtz Robert Swinney Peggy Southward Patricia Southward Patricia Tapp Edward Thomas Priscilla Tyson Raymond Wallace Gerald Waller Jim Walters Betty Weible Richard Place Janice Rakes Nancy Rhoten Rosalie Roser Jane Rude Mac Ryder Gladys Shalk Mary Schnitzmeyer Kay Schottler Marlene Schreiter Joan Schumacher Dorothy Shallenberger Ronald Williams Joan Williamson Jim Wittstruck Ronald Witty Karen Woods Mary Jane Wooten Linda Wurtele Jon Wurtele Kathryn Yoerg Sharon Young Class of '57, Sophomores of t h i s year number 126. Our class officers are: Sharon Young, President; Bennie Kerns, Vice-President; and Jon Wurtele, Secretary-Treasurer. We claim 24 places in marching band and have nine boys out for football. Basketball and track will see more participating. Pep Club contains more Sophomores thanany other class. We find a goodly number of our names on the honor roll and our small group of a Dozen Sophies make sweet music where ever they go. 35 36 Jhe j eslimen o If). tahe their Jc ace Guy Abbott Henry Albrecht Joe Andrews Harriet Anville Tom Beers Doris Buterbaugh Jackie Canipe Judy Carl isle Patrick Blevins Ernie Born Irmgard Borstelman Roger Brown Cola Chapin John Christensen Marcia Christiansen Paul Christensen Above is a group of freshman having a friendly conversation with one another. Gary Cole Larry Cole Mary Conkling Loretta Cooper John Curttright Jerry Dougherty Margaret Draney Patty Eacret Ron Copenhaver Duane Crouse Warren Cruikshank Donnetta Curtis Linda Ehlers Marian Ehlers Charles Garreans Gayle Gerber This year, the f r e s h m a n class, 130 strong were added to 'our school'. From it will come the future musicians in band and choir, football players, homemakers, basketball players, farmers, trackmen, outstanding scholars, and many other fields of renoun. Elaine Gibbs Shirley Glockel Stanley Goc Ann Goff Janice Harpole Dan Hatten Jo Ann Hauptman Richard Hauptman Suzanne Heng Mary Huss Daniel Herndon Gerald Herzog Eddie Jones Nancy Jordan Karen Jose John Greipenstroh Theresa Gress Frances Hall Bob Harding Richard Hatten John Helm Sandra Hemphill Thomas Hemphill James Herzog Glorianna Howell Phyllis Hoyle Alice Huss Bill Kraft Carol Kinnison Richard Lechenby Donetta Lesley Below are the three Freshman Officers, LEFT TO RIGHT: Harriet Anville, Treasurer; Larry Mumm, Secretary; Nicky Nelson, President. 37 38 T)lie 130 mem al( activities Vernon Longwell Carol Lucas Carol Madsen Kathleen Marion Leonard Martin Mary Montgomery Russell Moore Patrick Moran Larry Mumm Bennie Murphy Monroe Neihart Joan Nelson Nicky Nelson Charles Ott Judy Pilmore Donna Pohlman Nancy Prue Lavena Pryor Marilyn Puppe Mary Raben Edward Ramold Shirley Ramold Lloyd Rathke Allen Rinne Doris Rogers James Royer Karen Schminke Floyd Schmitz Edmond Schneider Judy Schreiner Jack Schreiter Robert Scudder Two latecommers: Ray Pierce and Sharon Ostrander. Robert Shanahan Albert Sharp Ronald Sharp Darlene Sheib Vernon Smith Larry Snyder Helen Spier Kay Stahlhut Betty Str-nge Card Thomas Catherine Thorne Carol Tilson Jack Watkins James Wehling Phyllis Weyers Jeanette Willis Barbara Shoemaker Judy Shuey Judith Sigler Gerald Skinner James Sterner Gary Stevens Robert Stites Judy Stoewe Larry Tourville Harvey Varenhorst Jack Vondrak Lila Warren Hallard Wright Margaret Young Gary Whittington Brady Edwards 39 Below isMr. Plank helping the freshman play a game at the annual Freshman Mixer. fYJany students enjoy all school activities Girls working on March of Dime envelopes. A class of parents. Enjoying the learn-to-dance program. Students conversing with assembly speaker. mir All school activitiesplayan important part in our school life. You will find elsewhere in the book the most important ones but pause here and let us tell you about some of definite interest. Parents were the pupils on visitation night during National Educational Week. We enjoyed our learning to dance programs during the noon hour. Assembly Programs were both educational and enjoyable. World Day of Prayer is observed . The annual snake dance and rally around the bon-fire is definitely a highlight. Fire drills, even though necessary, do make a break in our busy day. Many of these are made possible through the untiring efforts of our Activities Council. Rally around the bon-fire. Out Ot uniza tionS A class of parents. y ctiuities Here are organizations for every student and every interest—activities that are dedicated to high ideals and to a better life. All these groups promote school interest, school spirit and the give and take for later life. 42 Seniors of various organizations gather on the Auditorium Stage. Left to right: Beth Niday, FHA; Don Kasbohm, FFA; Gary Harpster, Activities Council; Paula Graham, GAA; Joyce Carlisle, Dramatics; Bob Funke, Choir; and Carla Wademan, Band. 43 are biff wheels � - — .__jr� ActivitiesCouncilOfficers: Pete Christensen, Vice-President; Ruby Huss, Secretary-Treasurer; Gary Harpster, President. The N. C. H. S. Activities Council, under the Guidance of Mrs. Doris McGaffey Sponsors many activities of the school. Membership on the Council includes the President of each class. Junior and Senior Class Officers, President of each organization, Editors of the Pioneer and Otoean, and Members of the National Honor Society. The Council has sponsored Homecoming, Open House, Career Conference, Carnival, College Day, and Learn to Dance Program. Members of the Activities Council SEATED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ARE: Marianne Thygeson, Nancy DeLong, Sharon Young, Cecilia Witty, Mrs. Doris McGaffey, Ruby Huss, Pat Rowen, BethNiday, June Hauptman, Joyce Carlisle, and Donna Shirley. STANDING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ARE; Paula Graham, Mary Jane Schneider, Andrea Hunter, Charlotte Sorensen, Barbara Davis, Harmon Riggs, Troy Lyon, Stan Heng, Henry Hinrichs, Gary Ailes, Pete Christensen, Gary Harpster, Verdes Baucke, Nicky Nelson, Larry Stever, Bill Duffy, and Ron Emmons. NOT SHOWN IN THE PICTURE IS Lois Puppe. On October 6, Nebraska City High School was host to eleven Otoe County schools at the Ninth Annual Career Conference. This year the event was sponsored by the Activities Council under the guidance of Mrs. Doris McGaffey. The purpose of Career Day is to help students decide upon a career for the future. Only Juniors and Seniors attended the paneland discussion meetings. Many Sophomores and Freshmen helped at information and guide desks. These girls were some of the behind the scenes workers who made the Career Luncheon a success. The chairmen of the group meetings discuss their duties and look over question sheets. 45 B. Funke, Harpster, Lyons, Emmons, Hoemann, McMillen, Olsen, Thornton, Baucke, L. Niday, Ailes, Johnson, Dixon, Fox, Peterson, Christensen, Feistner, Gosch, Place, Riggs, Puppe, Hinrichs, G. Peterson, Bell, Kernes, Rakes, Stoltenberg, Andrews. L. Cole, B. Andrews, Ryder, Brown, T. Funke, Schottler, Phillips, Adcock, Gilbert, Sorensen, Perry, Southward, Ashcraft, P. Chapman, Meyers, Hawthorne, Parker, Jackson, Brust, Mead, Wademan, Shirley, Wilhelm, Peterson, Howell, Moore, Leeper, Hunter, Hunter, K. Chapman, Strange, Scudder, N. Anville, Hutton, DeVorss, Owens, Clark, Thiesfeld, Thygeson, Head, Arthur, Tapp. The choir of 1955 numbers as one of the largest in choir history, composed of one hundred fifty choir members. Officers of choir are as follows: Pres., L. Stever; Vice-Pres., B. Funke; Sec., Beth Niday; Treas., Mary Ann Thiesfeld. Triple Trio, they produce very fine music. Buzzen-dozen, group composed of juniors. Senior Trio, newly organized group. Dk ey prove d that 1° mudic wad for everyone Ramold, Fredericks, Lange, Wurtele, Knoll, Wallace, Komma, Barrett, Thomas, Fenton, Duffey, Varenhorst, Hayes, Webber, Stever, Romjue, Pickering, R. Cole, Swinney, Stukenholtz, Moyer, Pryor, Walters, Hohnroth, Butterbaugh, Kennell, Southward, Bosworth, Roberts, Sigler, Schumacher, James, B. Ehlers, Watcher, K. Phillips, Bremer, Lima, B. Niday, Huss, Nelson, J. Cole, B. Stukenholtz, Carr, Cody, Benecke, N. Madsen, Yoerg, Paben, LeCure, Cruik-shank, Huff, Westfall, Sweet, A. Ehlers, Vanderveen, N. Shirley, Roser, Hauptman, Emshoff, J. Madsen, B. Davis, Rowen, Ohmacht, Harms, Greenrod, Rinne, L. Davis, Skiff. Senior Quartet, good harmonising mixed group. Junior Quartet, another prominent group. Under the direction of Miss Peterson all have agreed that 1955 has been a very successful year. Vespers, Choir party, and all other activities that the Choir produced were a tremendous success. The Flatbushers, one of the more prominent groups in choir. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Hinrichs, Goc, J. Christensen, Kraft, Shanahan, Sorensen, Fox, Wallace, Olson, Puppe, Chapin. MIDDLE ROW: James, Adcock, Brown, Neimann, B. Rowe, Hemphill, Wademan, Brust, Gilbert, Komma. FIRST ROW: R. Cole, Rinne, Andrews, Ryder, Herndon, L. Cole, H. Rowe, A. Ehlers, Witty, D. Brown, Hutton. The Majorettes LEFT TO RIGHT: Ardith Ehlers, Sarah Witty, Delores Brown, Marlene Hutton, Band Mascot Kathy Stone, Kay Schottler, Garnet Brown, Harriet Anville. The Band Officers LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Schulz, Betty Westfall, Stage Manager; Beverly Ehlers, Librarian; Harold Puppe, Vice-President; June Hauptman, President; Betty James, Sec.-Treas.; Henry Hinrichs, Librarian. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Snyder, Westfall, Hauptman, Schumaker, Roser, Gibbs, N. Anville, Wilson, K. Nelson, N. Nelson, Jay. MIDDLE ROW: Fenton, J. Cole, Sweet, Wilhelm, J. Maxisen, B. Ehlers, Owens, N. Madsen, Phillips, Jackson, C. Chapin, L. Ehlers. FRONT ROW: Schulz, Stone, Schottler, G. Brown, H. Annville, C. Madsen, Stukenholtz, J. Stoewe, Raben, Williamson, Thomas, Watkins, Shuey. Mr. Schulz waiting for the band to arrive for practice. The band, 68 members strong, gained much recognition this year. During the fall, theymarched at Ak-Sar-Ben in which they received a 2 rating. They also participated in Band Day at the University of Nebraska; Otoe County Fair; Korn Karnival at Platts-mouth; and at the same time, they still participated in several school activities. During half-time of all home football games, there was the band marching. They and the Choir gave an outstanding musical show for the Carnival, and repeated it in a special assembly program. The Pep Band played at the home Basketball games. Then came the winter concert, and with spring the Band again began marching to the tune of Purple and the Gold F. F. A. Banquet speaker BACK ROW: Niday, Leckner, Rowen, J. Wurtele, Cook, Kasbolm, Shuster, Crouse. SECOND ROW: K. Schreiter, Kennell, Kreifels, Frederick, Stu-kenholtz. FIRST ROW: Mr. Sev. B. Sorensen. Moyer, Rowe, Morton, Davis, Hemphill, Ramold, and Schmitz. The Nebraska City Future Farmers of America carried out several activities to provide leadership and educational opportunities for the members. A trip was sponsored to the national FFA convention in Kansas City. At the Twelfth Annual Pure-bred Boar Sale, 48 boars were sold at an average price of $86.00. At this year's FFA-C. of C. Banquet the boys and their parents were guests of local merchants, 251 were in attendance. Three Nebr. City Agr. boys placed first, second, and third in the Otoe County Soil Judging Contest. This year's Ag. Projects consisted of Swine, Beef, Poultry, Sheep, Wheat, and Corn The F. F. A. Quartet; Troy Lyon, Jon Wurtle, Ronnie Moyer, and Dennis Kennell. iJlieir projects prove uafuabfe experience BACK ROW: Lyon, Neihart, J. Griepenstroh, Garrett, Zech, R. Herzog, Dalton, and Lutz. SECOND ROW: Haith, Kruger, Rathke, Varenhorst, Jim Herzog, Malzer, and Walters. FIRST ROW: John Griepenstroh, G. Herzog, Ramold, Schreiner, Hauptman, Abbott, and Wurtele. F.F.A. Officers and Adviser: Mr. Sorensen. R. Hohnroth, D. Kennell, T. Lyon, D. Kasbohm, R. Herzog, D. Wurtele. Kreifels getting ready for hog sale. Greenhand Initiation 5uture homemakers wor h to ward new horizons - ij rv |ry| 1 1 j Ml i Harms, Shoemaker, --.BIGHT; Miss Harder, Weible, Heng, p0hlman. wuu EMBERS AR£ FROMMj£ Jose, C. Maf tt'and Mead. oil. Sorensen. SECON schrelter Gardne ds. Thom � • Tto.fshaUenberger. beeper. MU The Future Homemakers of America is one of the newest organizations in school. There are 44 members this year. Among the many activities that these girls enjoy are; Bundle Day, World Christmas Festival, U. N. Day. Officers Workshop, and district and state conventions. The two chapter mothers who attend all conventions and serve as chaperones for other events, are Mrs. Severin Sorenson and Mrs. Carl Lechner. Retiring president, Beth, turning the gavel over to the new president, Charlotte Sorensen. THE F.H.A. OFFICERS ARE, SEATED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Morton, Harms, Shoemaker, Lechner, Paben, Stoll, Parker, Sorensen, Madsen, Miss Harder, and Niday. Not pictured is Woods. activities stimu interest New members re c TH£r VlSer’ are seate, The 11 officers are: president, Charlotte Sorensen; vice president, Betty Parker; secretary, Beth Niday; treasurer, Janet Madsen; parlimentarian, Karen Woods; historian, Car-olle Paben; publicity chairman, BettyStoll; degree chairman, Bonnie Shoemaker; recreation chairman, Jean Lechner; song leader, Donna Morton; pianist. Penny Harms; and Miss Janola Harder, adviser. The F.H. A. sponsored a locker-clean-up. The girls seen here are busy cleaning their lockers under the direction of FHA member. Betty Parker. Fun at the Halloween party. Karen Woods, Betty Parker, in her prize winning costume, and Dorothy Shallenberger try to get the apple. “Star oor cast, delators lard at worl On the night of Dec. 1C, Ray Conley presented the first of his two major plays of the year, namely the Junior Class Play, Stage Door . This was a d e I i g h t f u I comedy, well performed by a cast of 30. Debate also took up a large share of Mr. Conley's time this year. He had seven teams of debators, each team successful This year they organized, with a President, and a Secretary. 2, ru met tic3 roun d out our 3c loot 61 tend lov iceoe eafsais Hie Second semester brought the Senior Class Play, Strange Boarders, a mystery-comedy. It was the story of thieves trying to catch thieves and the chase ending in a boarding house run by a very peculiar woman. Local Declam, heldMarch8, Washeld by the Adv. Speech Department to determine participants in the District Declam. Beverly Owens was proclaimed winner of the local and district American Legion Oratorical Contest. ntneS ot in Poi ,rtam oc a c°n L .esl- Coo 4es STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Rowe, Brown, Funke, Thornton, Riggs, Christensen, Baucke, Stever, and Griepenstroh. SEATED: Graham, Carpenter, Rowen, Oelke, Huss, Witty, Puppe, and Niday. Lois Puppe, editor, has found she is tackling a big job, but to aid her is an ever-ready, hard working staff. Bob Funke, as advertising manager, and Beth Niday, in charge of sales, have gone over the top financially. Adviser-Mrs. Barta, Editor-Lois Puppe Cecilia Witty was responsible for the story of Our School running through-out the book, with Beth Niday doing titles. Richard Webber and Harmon Riggs edited the Athletics with the capable assistance of Pete Christensen and Verdes Baucke. Make up jobs were tackled by Ruby Huss. Our able Photographers-Mathew Thornton, Harold Rowe, Jim Griepenstroh, and Kurt Brown- were on the job each and every day in order not to miss any activity. Girls hard at work A trip to the company mateur newspapermen publish Jhe Ot I oean FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Beverly Ehlers, Barbara Davis, Marianne Thygson, Susan Sweet, Charlotte Sorensen, Lois Puppe, Beth Niday, Ruby Huss, Janet Madsen. BACK ROW: George Peterson, Harmon Riggs, Pete Christensen, Larry Stever, Richard Webber, T. Lyon. The Otoean, Voice of the first high school west of the Missouri, is now in its 34th year of publication. This year we are trying out page editors which is proving successful. The purpose of this is to write the school news in an unbiased and interesting manner. The staff is as follows: News-page editors-Charlotte Sorensen and Janet Madsen; Editorial page-Marianne Thygeson, Nancy Delong, and Barbara Davis; Feature page-Susan Sweet and Last Minute Corrections Beverly Ehlers; Sports page-Troy Lyon and George Peterson; Business Manager-Larry Stever; Photographers-Mathew Thorton, and Jim Griepen-stroh; Adviser-Mrs. Florence Barta; Reporters-Beth Niday, Lois Puppe, and Ruby Huss: Sports reporters-Harmon Riggs, Richard Webber, and Pete Christensen. The Efficient Photographers The Bill Collectors future nurSeS. (ib rarianS wor I enercj etica y Future Nurses Club is sponsored by our School Nurse, Emma Brust. The members number thirteen. This organization helped with Career Conference and had a first-aid station during the Carnival. A tea was also given for the members and their mothers. The newly organized Librarians Club is sponsored by Mrs. Doris McGaffey. This club has agreed to take care of the school library. They took on projects during the year such as the Carnival Beauty Shop and the Carnival-grams. Librarians at work. OFFICERS OF LIBRARIANS CLUB PICTURED BELOW ARE: Andrea Hunter, President; Judith Carpenter, Vice-President; and Carol Meyers, Secretary. an d industries provide opportunities LEFT TO RIGHT: Abernathy, Goff, Hauptman, Petersen, Bell, Rivett, Heng, Lechner, Traub, Bane, Tyson, Helm, Paben, Hall, Graham. The classes in selling and related subjects for the high school cooperative part-time program are held in our school and are a part of our regular schedule. Our down-town merchants cooperate by employing students three or more hours a day or a minimum of fifteen hours per week which would be equivalent to the hours spent in classroom instruction. The officers elected this year are Stan Heng, president; Darrel Bane, vice-president; Jo Ella Clark, secretary; and Connie Grahm, treasurer. Dan Helm employed at Burns Upholstery Shop. rsCettermen 3 C lub backs competitive Sports NEW LETTERMEN: D. Dixon, M. James, R. Johnson, R. Stoltenberg, L. Cook, R. Lima, T. Dillman, K. Howell, G. Harpster. OFFICERS: B. Peterson, Sec. -Treas.; B. Gosch, Sgt. at Arms; L. Stever, V. Pres.; H. Riggs, Pres. THE CLAN: Coach Harding, T. Andrews, R. Lima, J. Smith, L. Cook, G. Ailes, L. Niday, E. Rowan, L. Veatch, Coach Vacek, R. Johnson, G. Peterson, D. Dixon, T. Fenton, T. Dillman, M. James, L. Romjue, H. Riggs, R. Stoltenberg, B. McKinley, B. Gosch, B. Peck, J. Feistner, D. Kasbohm, V. Baucke, R. Webber, B. Hayes, L. Stever, K. Howell, G. Harpster, B. Swinney, D. Place, T. Lyon, B. Petersen, P. Christensen. Dll eAe Our icia 0 unction5 ’MEN: D. Dixon, M. James, R. Johnson, R. Stoltenber Ima, T. Dillman, K. Howell, G. Harpster. Social! oCife All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. For fun we have our dances, carnival, and parties. This is also most essential as training for a good life. 62 Society plays an important part in our school life. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so we play as well as work. We have informal parties and class parties. As you will see on the following pages we have our various dances and last, but not least, our Queens and Sweetheart. 63 (queens Oux Junior-Senior Prom of '54 Our junior--Senior f- rom oj?’54 Dancers waltzed in an Enchanted Garden to the music of Pick and his Top-Hatters at our Annual Junior-Senior Prom, Friday, May 14, 1954. Troy Lyon and his partner, vice-president JoAnn Wilhelm, led the Grand March followed by Senior Class President, Wayne Lange and his date, Marlene Hutton. The entrance to the Enchanted Garden The auditorium of the Memorial Building was transformed into a beautiful garden with the Grand March being led through an arch and down the stone steps. Lavender and white, the senior colors, were carried out in the decorations of the punch table. Our Wishing Well Gary Harpster and Queen JoAnn Wilhelm dance after coronation. WhilethemusicofPick and his Top-Hatters drifted around the room, and some 80 couples watched, The Queen of the Annual Holiday Dance, was introduced. Gary Harpster crowned JoAnn Wilhelm Snow Queen of '55. She was attended by Seniors: Donna Shirley, June Hauptman, KayOelke, andMary Lou Rains; Juniors: Kay Howell and Rita Peterson; Sophomores: Verne lie Skiff and Nancy Shirley; hreshmen, not pictured: Nancy Anville and Sandra Hemphil I. This years Holiday Dance was one of the most beautiful ever held. The couples danced around a gaily decorated tree, lighted with multicolored lights. Small evergreen trees were placed around the band stand and candles and greens adorned the windows. Candles were lighted following the crowning, and in this beautiful atmosphere the choir sang the traditional ‘Nite Before Christmas', under the direction of Miss Amelia Peterson. Skeet assists with the decorating. A smile and a wave to the crowd The Queen is crowned.. Jk omecominff Of ’54 The Nebraska City-Plattsmouth game was, this year, the scene of our Annual Homecoming. Half time ceremonies sawMary Ann Thiesfeld crowned Queen and June Hauptman, Rubv Huss, Marlene Hutton, Mary Lou Rains, Donna Shirley, and JoAnn Wilhelm serve as attendants. The Pep Club formed an honor guard and the band played as the Queen and attendants were driven around the field. The Pep Club formed a crown as Mary Ann was crowned and escorted to her thrown. The dance following a victorious game honored the past queens as well as our own Homecoming Queen of 1954. A job well-done by the Activities Council made the half-time ceremonies and the dance one of the most enjoyable and beautiful events of the year. The Queen’s first dance. Joan LeCure and Jerry Bell reigned over the Annual School Carnival this year. The halls were crowded with people enjoying such things as the fortune teller, carnival-grams, gamesof skill, and the noise makers. Two of the most popular events were the stage show, presented by the choir and band, and the athletic programs in the gym. Each organization sponsored some part of the carnival to pay for their pages in the yearbook. The whole carnival was under the supervision of the Activities Council. The high-light of the evening was the coronation ot the King and Oueen, followed by a sox hop in the gym. All these things, plus the food, made this years Carnival more than successful. The crowd enjoys the midway.... The voting is heavy.... BEVERLY EHLERS F. F. A. Sweetheart of '55 Congratulations are given to the Sweetheart by her attendants F.F.A. Sweetheart of '55 The F.F.A. Sweetheart was chosen from the Junior Class and Beverly Ehlers gained the title. She was crowned by President Troy Lyons in frontof the traditional bail of hay, and presented with a F.F.A. locket and sweetheart jacket. Her attendants were Mary Griepenstroh, Kay Howell, Rita Petersen, Charlotte Sorensen, and Sharon Wachter. The Sweetheart and her attendants are presented with corsages by the officers of F.F.A. Troy Lyons dances with the new F. F. A. Sweetheart. The Nebraska City Centennial birthday cake Superintendent E. G. Lightbody crowning Centennial Queen, Kay Ann Phillips. Our Centennial of '54 Many N.C.H.S. students joined the community in participating in the 1954 Nebraska City Centennial celebration. Among the many activities they took part in were the parades and the spectacular Prairie Panorama . The Centennial Choir and Bandalso helped to make our Centennial a big success. Here is our Centennial Band under the direction of Joan Stukenholtz and Pat Rowen in costume during Duane Schulz. the Prairie Panorama pageant. Bob Gosch and Donna Shirley were crowned King and Queen at the annual Choir party held March 10, at the Senior High Auditorium. Room decorations were provided by posters designed by couples in Choir. Judges selected from parents of attending Choir members judged these posters and choose a first place for beauty and one for originality. For entertainment a vaudeville show was put on by the Choir. All agreed that they enjoyed a wonderful evening. Stan and Harmon doing one of their many enjoyable acts. King and Queen candidates chosen by popular vote. Ok eAe Our Ith (eti c Ictiuiti e5 For both the spectator and the player, sports are an important partof our school life in NCHS. The boysand girls who are on the teams or in the stands learn more than rules. They learn the value of tolerance and fair play. Sportsmanship is a big step toward becoming an adult. 74 Representing our Athletic Organizations are, LEFT TO RIGHT, BACK ROW: Norma Sue Ashcraft, Volleyball; Peter Christensen, Basketball; Richard Webber, Football. FRONT ROW: Larry Stever, Track; Harmon Riggs, Golf; and Troy Lyon, Football. 75 Jhe fighting. Pi loneerS lattfe to victories Coach Dale Harding T ' FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT:. Student Manager Ailes, Christensen, Webber, Petersen, Lyon, Fenton. SECOND ROW: Coach Vacek, Gosch, Baucke, Smith, Stoltenbury, McKinley. THIRD ROW . Coach Harding, Swenney, Esser, Varenhorst, Veatch, Rowen. Pioneers 6 Pioneers 19 Pioneers 33 Pioneers 7 Pioneers 0 Lincoln Northeast 12 . . . . Auburn 6 . . . Fairbury 6 . • . Beatrice 13 . • .Falls City 20 coached k w ho taught th em FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Niday, Andrews, Hayes, Howell, Place, Romjue. SECOND ROW: Stever, Kasbohm, Dillman, Feistner, Dixon, Student Manager Lima. THIRD ROW: Peck, Barrett, Peterson, Riggs, Emmons, Student Manager Johnson. Pioneers 44.................Plattsmouth 6 Pioneers 7...............Shenandoah 33 Pioneers 6.......................Tecumseh 13 Pioneers 51.................Pawnee City 6 Coach Bill Vacek x til tangle with J eurledd opponents PIONEERS 33-JEFFS 6 George Peterson went on a scoring spree as he exploded from the 39, 2, 23, and 8 yard lines. Pete Christensen was responsible for the remaining scoreas he snagged the ball that was batted loose from a passer's hand. Bob Gosch kicked three extra points to round out the scoring. The Pioneers were never behind, but Fair-bury did manage to tie the score in the first period at 6-6. Ironmen PIONEERS 6-ROCKETS 12 Nebraska City opened the season by takinga lossat the hands of powerful Northeast 12-6. However the Pioneers outplayed the capitol team in every way. The Pioneers only score came 3 plays after the half, when George Peterson stepped over from the 10 yard line. PIONEERS 7-ORANGEMEN 13 The Pioneers suffered their first Twin Rivers Conference defeat at the hands of a strong Beatrice Eleven. The Pioneers, f i g h t i n g desperately, made their lone touchdown in the fourth quarter to br i ng the scoring to an end. Peterson went through the middle of the line and cut out, going for 60 yards. Man, what a shine! Your move! PIONEERS 19-BULLDOGS 6 The Pioneers thrilled a home town crowd at the season's first home game, by thumping Auburn 19-6. The scoring started as Kenny Howell went 35 yards through the middle of the line, all the way to paydirt. Early in the second period George Peterson capped a 65 yard march as he plunged from the 9 yard line. In the last canto, immediately following the Bui I dog score, Peterson went 65 yards for the final score. Ok ey ya in Atrenyth, confidence an JJ4. onor Ironmen? PIONEERS 44-BLUE-DEVILS 6 The Pioneers showed speed and superior power to thrill a homecoming crowd by downing the Blue Devils 44-6. George Peterson and Larry Stever were the offensive guns for the Pioneers by scoring 3 and 2 touchdowns respectively. Also going into paydirt were Dick Place and Harmon Riggs. The Pioneer power predominated throughout the game as we scored at will. PIONEERS 6-CHIEFS 19 The Pioneers failed to cash in on 4 drives within the 10 yard line to tell the story of the game as Tecumseh racked up a 19-6 victory. The Pioneers fought back, following the Chiefs first touchdown, as Larry Stever broke loose for 44 yards to make the score 6-7, late in the first quarter. From then on, fumblitisand lack of drive struck the Pioneers. PIONEERS 0-TIGERS 20 The Pioneers were unable to make a sustained drive, as they bowed to apowerful Falls Cityeleven. TheTigersscored once in the first quarter and twice in the last period to take care of the scoring as the Pioneers failed to talley. PIONEERS 7-MUSTANGS 38 Ken Howell went 39 yards to paydirt and Bob Gosch kicked the conversion for the Pioneers scoring as Shenandoah crushed the Pioneers by a 38-7 margin .The seven points was the most scored against the Mustangs this season. Ma, he's making eyes at me! Who's got the Ding Dong? PIONEERS 51-INDIANS 6 The Pioneer closed the season by whipping Pawnee City 51-6. The Nebr. Citians started slow as they scored only once in each of the first two periods. One of the prettiest runs of the evening came in the second half when Dick Place intercepteda pass on his own 40 yardlineand immediately cut to the side line to go 60 yards for a score. Scoring for the Pioneers were Larry Stever and Kenny Howell 2, Place, George Peterson, Bruce Peck, Ron Emmons, 1, and Bob Gosch 3 conversion points. redlimen flouffht Lard in tli eir own cjameS BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Art Majors, A. Rinne, R. Moore, B. Kraft, P. Blevins, R. Pierce, H. Varenhorst, R. Herzog, L. Touiville, L. Cole, J. Vondrak, B. Harding, J. Christensen, B. Murphy, E. Schneider, J. Watkins, G. Cruikshank, J. Skinner, R. Sharp, N. Nelson, A. Sharp, B. Scudder. Our one leg wonder! Reserves 37 Northeast 0 Reserves 34 Adams 7 Reserves 33 Plattsmouth 6 Reserves 21 Bellevue 12 On your mark... Get set... Freshmen 13 Plattsmouth 6 Freshmen 12 Tecumseh 25 Freshmen 18 Tecumseh 20 Freshmen 6 Falls City 19 Freshmen 0 Syracuse 32 Coach Arthur Majors 80 Southeast and Jwin 0 iverA :hed tli e5e Twin Rivers Conference Fullback KEN HOWELL Honorable Mention Southeast Conference Second Team Twin Rivers Conference End BOB GOSCH Second Team Southeast Conference Center HARMON RIGGS First Team Southeast Conference Twin Rivers Conference Guard TROY LYON First Team S. E. Conference T. R. Conference End LANNY NIDAY Honorable Mention S.E. Conference Halfback GEORGE PETERSON Honorable Mention S. E. Conference Halfback LARRY STEVER Honorable Mention S.E. Conference Tackle PETE CHRISTENSEN Honorable Mention S.E. Conference I ’- v %• Tackle BOB PETERSON First Team Southeast Conference Guard RICHARD WEBBER Second Team Southeast Conference The Nebraska City High Basketball Team, LEFT TO RIGHT: Bruce Peck, Dick Place, Gary Ailes, Ha Fenton, Larry Romjue, Bob Gosch, Ray Wallace, Mac Ryder, and KNEELING ARE: Coach Harding, a Or J rainers and capers put on a ow Bruce Peck drives through the center for a lay-in. Merritt James and Gary Ailes scramble for a rebound. mon Riggs, Larry Stever, Bob Hayes, Verdes Baucke, Pete Christensen, Merritt James, Tom Dillman, Tom Student Manager Bob Sweeney. Jhey oucjlit with courage an d a will! to win LEFT, Larry Romjue jumps against Kjeldsen in the Falls City game. RIGHT, Verdes Baucke and two tigers grab for a rebound. The Freshman Basketball Squad, L. TOR. -BACK ROW: A1 Sharp, Bob Scudder, Nicky Nelson, Ron Sharp, John Christensen, Larry Cole, Larry Mumm, Paul Christensen, Jack Vondrak. FRONT ROW: Coach Vacek, Meri-dith Keller, Larry Tourville, Alan Rinne, Dan Herndon, Hallard Wright, Bob Shanahan, Bob Harding, Charles Ott. Larry Romjue pots a jump shot in the Pawnee City Game. The Nebraska City Pioneers opened their basketball season entertaining Crete. Neither team showed much promise. The Pioneers suffered from a bad case of let-terman-itis. (That is, absence of returning regulars.) Crete won 40-38 but it was close. The next week was the annual road trip. The boys looked forward to it as they do every year, but the young team still had a lot to learn as they took a 44-72 beating from North Platte and then fell 26-57 at Grand Island. Beatrice was next on the slate. They slowly increased their lead to win 60 to 41. On the Fairbury Court, we had a lead, lost it and then staged a come back. But it was too late as the Jeffs won 62-56. The Pioneers improved during Christmas vacation and then played Auburn on the home court. The weak Bulldogs were no match for the learning Pioneers as Nebr. City won its first win of the year in die first game of the new year. Then the Pioneers ran into undefeated Tecum-seh, the leading team in the SE Conference and 1 in Class B. Tecumseh took an early lead and held it until time ran out to win 61-55. Numerous fouls were called in the Pawnee Game to hamper the Pioneers but we made seven quick baskets to gain a lead and then held it to win 70-65. Next was the no. 1 team in Class A, Falls City on the home court. They overcame a first half lead to win 58-43 as the Pioneers blew up in the last quarter. The rematch with Tecumseh came next. We held a 41-37 half-time lead, but another second half let-down lost the game for us by 61-73. Shenandoah then hosted the Pioneers. Another first half lead was lost in the second half as the Mustangs won the rugged game 55-52. Platts- ode amoncj ud who c aine ho aainedadditiona tk onor Gary Adams outjumps Bruce Peck in a tip ball during the Falls City-Nebraska City District Tournament at Plattsmouth. Verdes Baucke, Larry Romjue, and Dick Place are going after the ball. mouth came to the Nebraska City Hardwoods for a Twin River Conference game. The Pioneers were cold the first half and were behind 4-19 and 17-35. After the intermission, they began to fight back, but time ran out as they fell 54-60. The explorers then visited Auburn. It was a close game but the team played good ball the last quarter to win 55-47. Nearing the end of the season, we traveled to Lincoln Northeast. The Rockets proved to have too tough a team as we lost 67-44. Our last home game approached. This was our rematch with Pawnee City. We dominated, by our largest margin of the year, as we won going away, 65-47. Falls City was our last game of the season. The tigers clicked on their home court to win 38-61. The Pioneers then drew Falls City for their first game in the District Tournament at Plattsmouth. Falls City hit well and slowly stretched its lead to win 64-45. The Pioneer cause was hurt by many fouls being called on the starters. After the season ended, Larry Romjue, junior guard was voted to the third team on the Southeast Conference. Verdes Baucke, senior forward, was also elected to the third team. Pete Christensen, senior center, was elected to the second team in the Twin Rivers Conference and to the first team in the Southeast Conference. 85 All-Conference selections Larry Romjue, Verdes Baucke, and Pete Christensen. ■HI conference Returning Lettermen Harmon Riggs and Larry Romjue tee off. Their experience should strengthen the team. This years' golf team will be out to win the fourth consecutive Southeast Conference Championship. The team composed of four members are selected by a tournament open to any boy in school. Competing for the team were: FRONT ROW: Mac Ryder, Larry Thompson, Ray Wallace, George Peterson, Harold Rowe. BACK ROW: Garry Kendrick, Bob Gosch, Larry Romjue, Harmon Riggs, and Coach Don Chaloupka. d) ntramura ( uo (U all addc our recor Forty-two girls participated in Intramural Volleyball this year. The girls were divided into four teams which played after 4 o'clock on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The four captains were Tiede, Lima, K. Graham, and Eacret. Intramural Volleyball promotes good sportsmanship among the girls, and provides them with many hoursof fine recreation . Mary Ellen Slack is the able director of the program. Miss Slack and Captains S. Lima, K. Graham, P. Eacret, and C. Tiede. Up and over. Will it be a score? Girls participating in Intramural Volleyball are, TOP ROW, L. to R.: Tapp, Straw, Shomaker, Graham, Gardner, Lucas, Strange, Head, Arthur, Hart, Marion, Curtis, Ramold, Draney, Harpole, Christensen, Rogers, Jordan, Hawthorne, Hall. Cruikshank, C. Graham, Lima, Graham, Earl, Lesley, Dukes, Eloge, Hoffman, Miss Slack, Tiede, West, Eacret, and Hunter. steam up f or victories PIONETTES The Pionettes had a very successful season, winning nearly all of their 14 games. The girls get in most of their heavy practice on Tuesday and Friday nights. There are 20 players on the team . Their bright new purple and gold uniforms encouraged enthusiasm and pep. The team's efficient student manager is Nancy Jordan. The able coach is Mary Ellen Slack. In the huddle. Giving their Victory yell. Pictured above is the Nebraska City Volleyball Team of 1955. STANDING, L. to R.: Coach Slack, Earl, Ra mold, Eacret, Straw, Gardner, Marion, Strange, Vollman, Manager-Jordan. KNEELING: Guthals, Eloge, Dukes, K. Chapman, Chapman, Ashcraft, Gunn, P. Marion, Tiede, J. Jordan. Spihe the ha Scores N.C. 18..............Unadilla 14 N.C. 12..............Otoe 35 N.C. 24..............Syracuse 16 N.C. 25..............Union 19 N.C. 66..............Academy 7 N.C. 12..............Syracuse 21 N.C. 21..............Peru 18 N.C. 23..............Dunbar 21 N.C. 34.............Talmage 17 N.C. ............Douglas N.C. 25.............Alumni 24 N.C. ............Talmage N.C. 31.............Nemaha 12 N.C. ............Unadilla A tense moment. 89 Pionettes win over Nemaha. Varsity and Reserve Cheerleaders. Here are the busy Pep Club officers. There are 56 members in Pep Club this ear. They have added much pep and enthusiasm to the school spirit. Officers of Pep Club are, Pres., D. Shirley, Vice Pres., R. Peterson, Sec., N. Shirley, Treas., S. Ashcraft. B. Brodrick is Historian and M. Hutton is Demerit Chairman. Varsity Cheerleaders are, R. Peterson, D. Shirley, K. Howell, M. Rains, and M. Thiesfeld. Reserve Cheerleaders are, E. Gibbs, V. Skiff, R. Cole, L. Cooper, and S. Young. Mrs. Robert Eilers is sponsor of Pep Club. PEP CLUB MEMBERS ARE, LEFT TO RIGHT, BACK ROW: Warren, Harpole, Curtis, Lucas, Rogers,Montgomery, Tapp, Hutton, Davis, P. Southward, Vanderveen, Chapman, Ramold, Hall, Schnitzmeyer, Guthals, Emshoff, Gawart, Stukenholtz, Howell, B. Brodrick, Yourg, Hawthorne, Mead, Ohnmacht, Cody, Courtney, Shallenberger, Schreiner, Carr, N. Shirley, Southward, Lecure, Beccard, Brodrick, Faler, Gibbs, Skiff, Cole, Yonng, Cooper, Carpenter, Kin-nison, Ostrander, Wooten, Peterson, Shirley, K. Howell, Rains, Thiesfeld. Here are the G. A. A. officers. Initiation day for the new G. A. A. members. The G.A.A. girls meet Monday and Wednesday mornings at 8 o'clock. They participate in many sports, such as, volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer, newcomb, Nebraska ball, etc. The officers of G.A.A. are. President, P. Graham, Vice President, C. Graham, Secretary-Treasurer, C. Gardner. P. Marion is Photographer and K. Hawthorne is Reporter. Miss Mary Ellen Slack is sponsor of G.A.A. G.A.A. MEMBERS ARE, LEFTTORIGHT, BACKROW: Straw, Heinke, Williamson, Tapp, Gardner, Dukes, Schalk, C. Graham. SECOND ROW: Guthals, Hawthorne, Batson, Huss, Eloge, J. Jordan, P. Marion. FIRST ROW: Graham, Jordan, Earl, Marion, Lesley, Eacret, Kinnison. Larry Cole spins the discus on its way to over 105 feet. Al Sharp pole-vaults high over the bar. James Feistner makes use of his build to power the shot out to a good mark. Tom Fenton working on his broad jumping. (Shown below) Bob Peterson clears 5' 6 1 2 in the FCL-NC triangular. (To the right) The resultsof the April 5 triangular at Auburn with Tecumseh and Nebraska City is as follows: Winner of the meet, Nebraska City; 2nd Tecumseh; 3rd Auburn, Nebr. City placings; 60 yd. high hurdles, Larry Stever 1st, Bob Hayes 4th with 8.2 and 9.17 respectively; 100 yd dash 1st Peterson 10.4. Kasbohm 2nd 10.6. Mile Run 2nd Keller 5:18.5 . 440 1st P. Christensen 58.4, 4th Hayes 59.2. 100Low hurdles 1st Stever 11.7, Place 2nd 11.8 Cole 4th 12.3. 800 3rd Peck 2:18.3. 220 1st Peterson 23.9. Place 2nd 24.5, Kasbohm 3rd 24.6. 2 mile relay 2nd 10:00. 4 (P. Christensen, John-sen, Gosch, Ailes) Mile relay 3rd 800 relay 1st 1:39.1 (Kasbohm, Place, Stever, Peterson) Shot-put 2nd Cole 40' 9 P. Christensen 39' 2 . Pole Vault 3rd Sharp 10' 2 , Andrews 4th 9’ 6 . Broad Jump 3rd G. Peterson4th Stever. High Jump 2nd, 3rd, 4th (tie), Fenton, Ailes, P. Christensen. Jhey uauft and jump wi tli ease an J M The resultsof the April 1 triangular with Falls City and Plattsmouth here were: Falls City won with 111 1 2 points, Nebraska City second with 33 1 2, and Plattsmouth third with 14. Ourplac-ings were: 100 yd. dash-lst, Peterson, 10.4; 4th, Kasbohm, 10.9 . 220 yd. dash-lst, Peterson, 23.2 . 440 yarddash-4th, Hayes, 57.3. 880 yd. run-3rd. Peck, 2:15.3; 4th, James 2:15.4. 100 yd. low hurdles-3rd, Stever, 11.8. 60 yd. high hurdles-3rd, Stever, 8.5. Shotput-2nd, Christensen, 40' 9 1 2 . High Jump-3rd, Bob Peterson, 5'6 1 2 ; 4th, Christensen, 5'5 . Pole Vault-3rd, Al Sharp, 9'10 ; 4th, tie between Andrews and Riggs, 8'10 . 880 yard relay-2nd 1:38.5. Mile relay-3rd, 4:35. 2 milerelay-3rd, 10:33. Pete Christensen sprints toward the next man in the mile relay. Larry Stever soars over the low hurdles to win in 11.7. Dick Placegiving his all in the 880 yard relay. Bob Gosch hands the baton to Gary Ailes in the two mile relay. Bob Hayes and John Christensen work on high hurdles as Merritt James and Paul Christianson, hard working 880 men, watch. «2 scuA til rower Ay shot-putters Ci liafb up marks be w in George Peterson and Don Kasbohm winning the 100 yard dash. Nicky Nelson and Bob Harding ran neck-and-neck as the crowd cheers them on. Meredith Keller and Harvey Leeper sprint together as they round the final curve in the mile. Bruce Peck rounds a curve as he runs the 880. Mac Ryder sprints to the finish line far ahead of the pack in the 440. The 1955 Track Season has not been completed, but the Pioneers had a 1-1 track record as this yearbook went to press. The remaining schedule is as follows: April 9, Tarkio Relays; April 12, Nebraska City Invitational, April 22, Southeast Conference Meet at Falls City; April 26, Twin Rivers Conference at Crete; May 5-6, District State Track Meet; May 13-14, State Track Meet in Lincoln. j- ro essionaf an d (business m l°ry Jen 5 2 irecti NEBRASKA CITY MEDICAL GROUP Dr. J. P. Gilligan Dr. W. C. Kenner Dr. Glen Burbridge Dr. R. C. Fenstermacher T. SIMPSON MORTON Lawyer Otoe County National Bank Building DRS. RAMACCIOTTI DR. D.D. STONECYPHER DR. E.J. KOTAB AND BONEBRAKE Ear, Eye, Nose Throat Dental Surgeon Physicians and Surgeons 207 South 8th 115 North 8th 105 North 10th BERNARD M. SPENCER DR. A. E. SOUDERS BROWN HOSPITAL Lawyer Dental Surgeon 1702 2nd Avenue 1616 1st Corso Phone 140 DR. T.L. WEEKS DR. JOHN WILMES TYLER FRERICHS Physicians and Surgeon Optometrist Lawyers 108 North 10th 1002 Central Avenue 109 1 2 South 9th DR. SALVATOR NOCI'TA DR. D.K. PHILLIPS DR. F.C. REESE Dental Surgeon Dental Surgeon Dental Surgeon 1307 1st Avenue Phone 148 10th and Centaal MORAN AND JAMES VICTOR D. BREMER DR. G.E. MANN Lawyers Insurance Real Estate Bonds Optermetrist Over Gaskill's Music Meyer Building Phone 242 Above Thygeson's DR. M.B. DEJARNETTE ARTHUR C. LINDAHL Chiropractor Auditor and Public Accountant 722 1 2 Central Avenue 115 South 8th ICCCtCf ntod ut yituct uAa itafautly o edient fo tAe toucA £uup i Transformers at power plant on river front Just 75 ears ago Edison made the first light bulb. During those 75 years young men and young women like you have taken their place in the electrical industry to help make America the best lighted, most modern nation on earth. We hope that some of you will choose electricity as your field and help to make this giant work. NEBRASKA CITY UTILITIES Good Service, Reasonable Rates Electricity, Gas Water Phone 53 GREEN'S ICE CREAM FACTORY The OTOE COUNTY BANK Distributor of Meadow Gold Products Phone 160 believes in progress as is shown by their modern equipment. This Bank guards your money in a safe, efficient manner. Gale Bohl shows Harmon Riggs and Cecila Witty ■V- Movies for vour pleasure always greet you at the the new Lennox Furnaces at PIONEER THEATRE equipment to show Cinemascope and wide screen pictures. NEBRASKA CITY SHEET METAL DAWSON OIL CO. CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE Petroleum Products Nebraska City THE MARK OF MODERN LIVING FOR SHOES All sizes, shapes and colors. That's what you'll find at BROWNS. Dislike the first? There are others if you just look around at BROWN’S SHOE FIT NEBRASKA CITY IRON WORKS M. K. Short, prop. • Welding of all kinds • Complete machine shop • Dealer in Quonset Huts E 4th Corso Phone 571 PLUMBING Hot Water Heaters Kitchen Bath Fixtures Heating Systems BRUTE PLUMBING SHOP 119 South 10th Street Call 812 Rick Budd,who recently moved his Western Auto Store to a new location, is busy showing Bob Peterson and Gary Harpster some of the store's new merchandise. For fast and efficient service, Budd's store has two floors and is self-service for their customer's convenience . WESTERN ALTO 803 Central Avenue Phone 814 The beautiful girls pictured are Rita Peterson and Betty James who are admiring the gallant, new 1955 Dodge Lancer hardtop that all A-merica is raving about. Take command - get the thrill first hand. This all new car isavailable at the SCHULZ MOTOR COMPANY 1002 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska. “A flower for every occasion” BERTHOLD’S FLOWER SHOP Phone 700 Nebraska City, Nebraska FEEL AT HOME. . .DEAL WITH HOLMES Your Ford and Mercury Dealer CLGMMY HOLMES MOTOR COMPANY Wrecker Service Phone 212 NEBRASKA CITY, NEBR. FOR WOMEN'S FASHIONS Cecelia Witty tries on at QUENTINS Mrs. Bengston - co-owner of Quentins points out the smart new fashions that come into the shop each day. QUENTINS is Nebraska City's newest fashion shop located at 912 Central just 5 doors east of the Hotel Coffee Shop. QUENTINS FASHION SHOE Marion House FINE FOODS � r VESSEL'S After a hundred years of service, WESSEL'S is still the first in styles. Here Bess Hadgens is showing Mary Ann Thiesfeld and Gail Vanderveen some of the spring and summer fabrics. Senior photos — that please! or PHOTOGRAPHS 30 years at 810 1 2 Central Avenue Hope to photograph your wedding — before too long. 919 Central Ave . Nebraska City, Nebraska Portrait - Commercial Our specialty - candid weddings Congratulations, Seniors Thank you for your past business. See you in the future. Above is Oscar Wurtele showing the new features of the all new 1955 Oldsmobile 98 four-door sedan to James Feistner and Pat Rowen. WURTELE OLDSMOBILE CO. In Nebraska City 91% of the Homes Receive The News-Press Every Evening and Sunday Morning. PETERSON MORTUARY 111 North 11th St. Kay Oelke and Richard Webber are taking advantage of the fast, efficient, banking service at the Ambulance Service, Modern Building and Service, Air Conditioned. FARMERS BANK. I WSPlCTtOM [pCPRRTMCHT Pictured above is the machinery used in producing gas meters at the FINEST CLEANERS AMERICAN METER COMPANY. The finest in cleaning 1010 Central Ave. Phone 169 This year we welcome to Nebraska City TOBER'S, to carry a complete line of women fashions for every occasion. PORTER FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Monuments Phone 231 r • !• V •. . 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