Osceola High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Osceola, NE)

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BACK ROW: Mike Ienn, Mike Larson, Bryce Anderson, Mr. Gordon, Bill Norton, Jim Green, Ron Girard. FIRST ROW: Roger Carlson, Andrew Kreslia, Russ Jacobsen, Mike Treffer, Duane Hahn, Mike Burgess. Bulldogs Broaden Athletic Program The Osceola School Board’s approval of the introduction of wrestling into the high school athletic program was yet another “first” during the 1969-70 year. Its purposes were outlined as providing more competition and expanding intersquad activities. Many area schools have adopted this program since its state-wide inception four years ago. District and state events do exist, however, competition has not been organized at the conference levels. The season normally extends from the close of the gridiron season to mid-February. Though local action was delayed until the end of December, the boys were able to participate in a nine-team match held at Clarks where junior Andrew Kreslia and senior Randy Bond gathered seven points for OHS through their fourth-place finishes; the champion was Utica Centennial. Coach Gordon expressed a hope for the involvement of those students not interested in either football or basketball; he felt that the grapplers as well as the spectators would have to familiarize themselves with the rules, the technique, and the philosophy of the sport for amateur, competitive wrestling differs much from the commercialized activity. 28

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Peppers Exhibit Pride and Exuberance A major accomplishment of the 1969-70 Osceola High School Pep Club was a complete constitutional revision of the method of selecting cheerleaders. First suggested during the fall, the change was investigated by a legislative committee which combined several procedures used in area schools. This proposal was submitted to the officers and sponsor for amendment, and then to the administration and the mother’s committee for their approval. Finally, the motion was returned to the organization for discussion. As no further changes were requested, a vote was taken; the plan was carried unanimously. Because cheerleading tryouts were scheduled for the following week, the resolution took immediate effect. Girls were to be chosen on the basis of their ability (40% of their total score) as determined by a squad of college judges, their leadership qualities when analyzed by a faculty committee (20%), their score received on a coaches test of sports knowledge (20%), and the result of a popular vote taken among the pep club members (20%). Several spirit-promoting projects were sponsored by the peppers during the year; a “town square” pep rally was held on the afternoon of the Stromsburg gridiron battle, booster badges were sold to students and fans prior to the cage contest with the Vikings. Two members, with the aid of the industrial arts department, constructed a replica of the determined and ferocious OHS mascot. To bolster the treasury, in addition to the usual concession stands, novelty combs were sold and lunch was served at a Booster Club bake sale. The names of honor peppers Mary Cerny, Joyce Gissler, Barbie Mills, Margie Simonsen, Kathy Thayer, April Walgren, and Julie Wobig were revealed on Recognition Night. This year it was definitely proven that behind every great athlete there are at least 78 girls urging him onward with all the determination and spirit that they can summon.