Osceola High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Osceola, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1972 volume:

I remember the cultivation of Beatle bubble gum cards. I remember helping my babysitter look up answers in an encyclopedia .... And, now, Ringo says the Beatles are no longer . . . I'm the one who's performing. Now, I'm babysitting for my babysitter . . . and tracking down ten sourecs for a term paper. And Now is the past, but I still remember .... I remember English tests, the SAT, and government quizzes. I remember Ideas forever dormant Ideas executed. I remember Teachers behind desks, Teachers behind podiums, Teachers behind lab tables. I remember white roses and blue ribbons, girls in prom dresses, a bucket in room 301, watching the clock and thinking that bell was never going to ring, watching the clock and hoping that bell would never ring I was having so much fun. I remember orange dots in a crowd, freezing through football games, counting seconds. I remember play practice, forgotten notes, saying I flubbed it a lot. I remember graduated flasks, slide rulers, paint brushes, class meetings, Remember When in the MIKE I remember the dammit joke, the fun house, DO IT! Right on! I remember my senior year at OHS .... I remember squat thrust birpies and snowball, my best friend's smile people wondering about the wasted space in the halls, colliding with five other people in the hall during just one bell, going to school at 8:00—a.m. and p. m.. clapping hands, climbing stairs, cleaning desks. BULLDOG—1972 Class Of 72 Is Largest To Graduate CLASS MOTTO It's the morning of our lives. CLASS COLORS Navy and orange CLASS FLOWER White rose Mixed emotions greeted the Class of '72 on the evening of their graduation, May 18. The class was led in by juniors Charlene Fujan and Chris Hayes. Ushers were Pam Walford, Debi Mickey, Connie Urban, Jim Carlson, Brad Johansen, and Mark Tonniges. Salutatorian Mary Kresha and Valedictorian Linda Johnson both cited the importance of goals for the future in their addresses. Guest Speaker Dr. Rex K. Reckewey spoke on the subject of Doors. Appropriate music was provided by Scorpio, who sang You’ve Got A Friend, and Mixed Chorus, who sang Some Day, Lord. Diplomas were presented by Eugene Sterup, president of the board of education. The Class of 72 is sure to be missed and long remembered for its excellence academically, musically, athletically, and dramatically. 2 Kurt Nolan Anderson Terry W. Anderson Roger James Augustin Marla Marie Augustine Karen Marie Bender Dana Howard Boden Sponsored by Osceola Bar Association 3 4 Sponsored by First National Bank Karen Lucille Johnson Linda Ann Johnson Monty Ray Jones T reasurer 5 Deborah Genene Larson Russell William Larson Susan Ann Lieberman 6 Rebecca Louise McDonald Colin James McKeag Sara Ann Mills Secretary Cindy Lu Nahrstedt Barbara Ann McMeekin 7 Shirley Marie Runquist Gordon D. Schott Margie Anne Simonsen Michael R. Sterup President Michael Stromberg 8 Steven Dale Tonniges Michael Kent Treffer Janet Kay Urban Beth Louise Wieseman Julie Claire Wobig 9 Seniors Sneak At 5:00 a.m. on May 5, two chartered buses carrying OHS seniors and their sponsors, Mr. Ken Sipes, Mr. Larry Theis, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sterup, and Mrs. Bill Zedicher, headed for Lake Okoboji at Arnold's Park in Iowa. As rain poured down the closer they got to their destination everyone thought the whole day was ruined. But surprisingly enough, not one drop of rain was felt the To Lake Okoboji whole time they were there. The sneak day was spent riding exciting rides on the midway, roller skating and browsing and buying in souvenier shops. About 5:00 p.m. the weary seniors loaded the buses and rode in rain all the way home. Everyone agreed that their sneak trip was a fun-filled ex perience. 10 Juniors Create “Blue Hawaii” The beautiful and enchanting Hawaiian Islands provided the setting for the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom '72. The April 29th event began as the newly arrived visitors to Blue Hawaii” were greeted with the traditional lei from servers clad in Polynesian regalia. A scrumptious luau feast followed.The class wills and the class prophecy were then read, and were succeeded by Mr. Heine, who gave the evening’s talk. Following the luau, Blue Hawaii was visited by Fate and dancing 'midst an atmosphere of swaying palms and a frothy ocean was the climax to an enticing evening. 11 Ruth Bachenberg Ron Boruch Gaylene Carlson Charlene Fujan Donette Gabriel Duane Hahn Tom Johnson Mike Johnston Rick Jones Jim Carlson Mary Cerny Chris Hayes Brad Johansen Lindley Lamb Don Lewis JUNIORS Show Promise Of Leadership Debbie Roehrs Gambles Murray Schmoker Barb Schott Sponsored by Osceola Cleaners Jackie Smith Kathy Soil Tom Soukup Sally Sterup Kathy Thayer Jo Throckmorton Pat Tindall Mark Tonniges Connie Urban Carolyn Wagner Pam Walford Burt Dee’s Bar Sponsored by City Cafe 13 Sue Asche Steve Carlson Ann Cerny Beth Fjell John Girard Jenny Cerny Paul Cemy Tim Howe Norman Larson Ralph Davis Chuck Lemp Barb Lisko Nancy McDonald Ronald McGimpsey David McMeekin SOPHOMORES Contribute Steve Monson Rick Morris Judy Noble Lisa Norton Tom Peterson Sandy Richards Merle Runquist Cathy Schott Karen Schott A lan Sipes w Sponsored by Ahrens Jewelry Charles Soli Debbie Tonniges Lester Soil Linda Treffer Clark Snodgrass Marie Tworek Malia Sterup Terry Svoboda Mike Van Hoosen Kathy Warren Dave Watts Vicki Wieseman Lorre Wobig Tom Yungdahl Bob Zelasney Enthusiasm And Spirit CLASS OFFICERS Tom Yungdahl Treasurer Steve Carlson Secretary Tom Peterson Vice-President David Watts President 15 Cooks have never been prettier. Is that 2 pancakes or peace ? The sophomores this year were enthusiastic, no matter if they were marching in band, working on the pancake feed, working in the concession stand, or just creating fun. The amount of money earned from the pancake feed was $404.96. The class of ’74 must be the most talented literarily as two sophomores were first place winners in the first Annual Writing Contest. On May 1 the class rings were ordered. The class of ’74 is looking forward to everything ahead during their next two years at O. H. S. We hope their heads aren't as empty as their helmets! Did he say that’s the liver or the heart? 16 Doug Augustine Rachel Bachenberg Rachel Boden Debbie Asche Gary Boruch Dan Campbell Debbie Cliffords Julie Carlson Kathy Cemper Mitch Coffin Doug Draeger Denise Dunn Freshmen Embark 17 Susanne Lemp Mike McMeekin Greg Nahrstedt Nancy Oquist Byron Schmoker Michelle McMeekin John Meister Curtis Mickey On New Adventures Carita Peterson Linda Schott Cindy Simonsen Jody Rowan Donna Stachura ■a| nvl 'V Bob Runquist Bill Sterup 18 Maria Stroup Ray Urban Lynn Watts Pam Watts CLASS OFFICERS Pam Watts Treasurer Jody Rowan Secretary Gary Boruch Vice-President Gayle Neujahr President 19 inston, Mike Smith, James Winslow, Gary ker, Vicki Augustine, Ron Jones, Wayne Tworek, Jane Gabel, Dawn Treffer, Mary ene Davis. FOURTH ROW: Christine Kre-n Marak, Susan Throckmorton. JUNIOR HIGH SEVENTH GRADE TOP ROW: Dan Kreis, Bradley Lamb, Stanley Lamb, Ricky Johnson, Bill Bender, Russell Sigler, Murray Jones, Reggie Mentink. SECOND ROW: Gaylen Schmoker, Lee Ray Augustine, John Zelasney, Scott Svoboda, Dale Runquist, Greg Cliffords, Billy Howe, Doug Mickey, Sue Yungdahl, Bonnie Noble. THIRD ROW: John Jarmin, Michael Kaczor, Cindy Schott, Tammie Hiemer, Nedine Draeger, Teresa Campbell, Beth Jones, Susan Kac-zor, Patti Roehrs, Jayne Nelson, Susan Wyman. FOURTH ROW: James Klein, Danny Bond, Mark Schott, Devon Carlson, Richard Boruch, AlleneBaer, LuAnn Augustine, Roxanne Gissler, Peggy Tindall, Steve Peterson. 20 Band Receives Superior Ratings The O.H.S. Bulldog Marching Band had a successful marching season in the autumn of 1971, topping their records of recent years. The success was largely due to the increased enthusiasm and spirit felt by the bandsmen. A great deal of pride was generated both by the members of the band and their followers. On October 9, the Bulldog Band traveled to Grand Island for the annual Harvest of Harmony. Participation in the street marching competition in the morning prepared the bandsmen for the afternoon field competition. This year Sue Lieberman represented Osceola in the Harvest of Harmony Queen contest. Sue was the first representative to the contest ever submitted by Osceola and she represented the band well. The field marching routine, an intricate arrangement of steps and turns set to a medley of songs arranged by Mr. Cadwallader, brought Osceola a superior or 1 rating, much to the delight of the bandsmen. The Bulldog Band returned to Osceola prepared to work hard to capture a superior rating at the Pershing Marching Contest to be held on October 30 in Lincoln. After a few minor changes in the routine and relatively few early morning practices, the band took the routine to Pershing and received the only unqualified ”1 rating in class C competition. This means that Osceola received 1 ratings from each of the three judges. The marching season was climaxed by the first annual Band Banquet organized by Mr. Cadwallader , the Band Council, and the Band Parents, and held on December 2. Jack Snider, director of the University of Nebraska Marching Band, was the main speaker at the banquet. At this time marching medals and the new senior medals were awarded to the band members concluding a great marching season. MAJORETTES Kathy Thayer Linda Johnson Sally Mills Sue Eikenhorst 21 22 Concert Band Completes Excellent Season District music contest was held at Platte College in Columbus this year. The band played Beethoven Bicentennial Suite arranged by Philip Gordon and Overture For Winds by Charles Carter. Although they received a 2 or excellent rating the bandsmen felt that they had learned a great deal from the rehearsal of the songs. Superior or 1 ratings in the instrumental division were awarded to soloists Carita Peterson and Cindy Nahr-stedt; the flute duet--Debbie Larson and Cindy Nahr-stedt, the clarinet choir, the woodwind quartet, and the stage band. The band will surely miss the 30 departing seniors but there is an enthusiastic group of 9 freshmen joining the ranks. BAND COUNCIL Steve Johnson Dave Watts Murray Schmoker Terry Anderson Secretary -T reasurer Nancy Oquist Sandy Richards Debbie Roehrs Vice-President Beth Coffin President 23 CLARINET CHOIR Debbie Roehrs Connie Lux Vicki Wieseman Mary Cerny Mary Lisko Beth Fjell Michelle Kresha WOODWIND QUINTET Cindy Nahrstedt Kathy Thayer Lorre Wobig Linda Johnson Sally Mills SAXOPHONE QUARTET Debbie Tonniges Brian Hanson j4nn Cerny Carita Peterson SCORPIO Mike Stromberg, Mike Ienn, Mr. Cadwallader, Sue Lieberman, Sue Eikenhorst, Julie Hiemer, Cindy Nahr-stedt, Linda Johnson, Terry Anderson, Margie Simonsen, Dana Boden, Karen Johnson, Kurt Anderson. The Beat Goes On On the contemporary side of the O. H. S. music program come Scorpio, Folksingers, and the Stage Band. Scorpio, a group formed last fall, consists of twelve seniors with Mr. Cadwallader as writer, arranger, and accompanist. The members have shown their versatility by doing a variety of numbers, some with soloists and others with instrumental accompaniment. Their hard work and long hours of practice resulted in a television appearance in March, which was the highlight of their year. Folksingers, formed last year, is a group of eleven juniors, sophomore drummer Alan Sipes, and freshman accompanist Carita Peterson. They too have worked hard and show much promising talent. Several performances by these two groups were made at civic and church organizations. The Stage Band, after practicing all summer, gained a few new members in the fall from the freshman ranks. Attending a clinic at Nebraska Wesleyan University in January proved to be beneficial and the Stage Band progressed rapidly. A concert consisting of musical numbers entirely from these three groups was given in February and everyone involved felt it was a great success. STAGE BAND STANDING: Scott Walgren, Duane Oquist, Terry Anderson, Dana Boden, Carolyn Wagner, Debbie Larson, John Meister, Norman Larson, Margie Simonson, Alan Sipes. SEATED: Murray Schmoker, Kurt Anderson, Mike Stromberg, Gaylene Carlson, Julie Hiemer, Linda Schott, Denise Dunn, Jackie Rowan, Jackie Smith, Karen Johnson, Brian Hanson. 25 FOLKSINGERS BACK ROW: Alan Sipes, Mr. Rex Cadwallader, Carita Peterson. FRONT ROW: Carolyn Wagner, Scott Walgren, MaryCerny, Rick Jones, Debbie Roehrs, Duane Oquist, Barbara Schott, Duane Hahn, Gaylene Carlson, Kathy Thayer, Mark Tonniges. With Contemporary Groups VOCAL SOLOISTS BACK ROW: Terry Anderson, Dana Bo-den, Mark Tonniges, Kurt Anderson. MIDDLE ROW: Sue Asche, Lisa Norton. FRONT ROW: Margie Lux, Charlene Fu jan. 6 MIXED CHORUS TOP ROW: Mary Cemy, Linda Johnson, Julie Hiemer, Cindy Simonsen, Mark Tonniges, Dana Boden, Mike Ienn, Monty Jones, Scott Walgren, Lisa Norton, Debbie Larson, Kathy Thayer. SECOND ROW: Carita Peterson, Carolyn Wagner, Charlene Fujan, Duane Hahn, Kurt Anderson, Rick Jones, Steve Tonniges, Pat Tindall, Jackie Rowan, Jody Rowan, Margie Simonsen, Karen Johnson. THIRD ROW: Cindy Nahrstedt, Marcia Zedicher, Sue Asche, Murray Schmoker, Duane Oquist, Norman Larson, Mike Stromberg, Linda Grossnicklaus, Sue Eikenhorst, Sue Lieberman. FOURTH ROW: Rachel Bachenburg, Sally Mills, Dale Roehrs, Terry Anderson, Steve Johnson, Mike Van Hoosen, Debbie Roehrs, Margie Lux. PIANISTS: Beth Coffin, Mary Kresha. BOYS GLEE 27 VARSITY Girls Successful In First After the first season of volleyball at OHS, both participants and coaches gained valuable experience and knowledge. Competitive sports, something new to the girls, proved to be exciting and stimulating. Coach Lee Ann Lee was assisted by A1 Stroup and the team came home from the Conference Tournament with fourth place honors. A special honor was having senior Margie Simon -sen named to the all-conference team. Back next year with power and pride will be the members of the Jr. Varsity and Freshmen teams who have high hopes of bettering this season's records. VARSITY RECORD Osceola Opponent 0 Silver Creek 2 2 Stromsburg 1 0 Polk 2 2 Clarks 0 2 St. Edward 0 Conference Tournament 2 Polk 0 0 Genoa 2 0 Silver Creek 2 BACK ROW: Debbie Cliffords, Julie Carlson, Beth Fjell, Mary Cemy, Jody Rowan, Coach Lee Ann Lee, Ann Cemy, Linda Johnson, Maria Stroup, Debbie Tonniges. SECOND ROW: Barbara Albers, Margie Simonsen, Pam Walford, Connie Lux, Lorre Wobig, Rachel Boden. Cindy Simonsen, Gaylene Carlson, Debbie Asche. BOTTOM ROW: Denise Dunn, SueAsche, Debbie Roehrs, Robin Walgren, Linda Schott, Sandy Richards, Margie Lux, Nancy Oquist, Sue Lemp. 28 Year Of Competitive Sports The girls of OHS completed their first season on the track in great style. Coaches Stroup and Lee sent four girls to the state meet in three different events. They were Sue Asche in the 440, Jenny Cerny in the 220, and the 880 relay team comprised of Ann Cerny, Karen Schott, Asche, and Cerny. At the district, the team placed second with 34 points. Sue Asche, Debbie Asche, and the 880 relay team brought home first place medals in the Goldenrod Conference meet, again placing second. Since this was the first year of competition, the best times and distances were naturally the school records. They were: STATE PARTICIPANTS 880 Relay: Karen Schott, Sue Asche, Ann Cerny, Jenny Cerny. 50 yard dash--Karen Schott--6.3 100 yard dash—Karen Schott—11.7 220 yard dash--Jenny Cemy--28.2 440 yard dash—Sue Asche—63.4 880 yard run—Debbie Asche—2:37.5 50 yard hurdles--Ann Cemy--8.4 440 yard relay—Debbie Tonniges Debbie Cliffords Jo Ann Gissler Debbie Asche—54.9 880 yard relay--Jenny Cerny Ann Cerny Sue Asche Karen Schott--l:51.5 High jump--Mary Cemy—4’8 Long jump--Jenny Cemy-- Jo Ann Gissler—14'8” Shot put--Gaylene Carlson—28' 8i Discus--Gaylene Carlson—88' 11 3 4 Season Record BACK ROW: Coach Lee, Linda Johnson, Beth Fjell, Ann Cemy, Jo Ann Gissler, Pam Walford, Gaylene Carlson, Jody Rowan. Maria Stroup, Mary Cemy, Debbie Tonniges, Coach Stroup. FRONT ROW: Cindy Simonsen, Karen Schott, Michelle McMeekin, Debbie Asche, Debbie Cliffords, Sue Asche, Jenny Cemy. Robin Walgren, Rachel Bachenberg, Vicki Wieseman, Sue Eikenhorst. Genoa -Silver Creek Triangular Fullerton Quadrangular Goldenrod Conference York-Geneva Triangular District State 440: Sue Asche 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd no place 220: Jenny Cemy Goldenrod Title Is BACK ROW: Coach Workman, Kurt Anderson, Bill Peterson, Steve Kumpf, Chris Hayes, Ron Boruch, Alan Sipes, Monty Jones, Jim Carlson, Colin McKeag, Roger Augustin, Tom Yungdahl, Ron Fujan, Rick Morris, Coach Jensen, Coach Johnson. SECOND ROW: Doyle Nelson, Brad Johansen, Mike Van Hoosen, Steve Carlson, Tom Peterson, Steve Monson, Steve Tonniges, Randy Neujahr, David Watts, Norman Larson, Mitch Coffin, Chuck Lemp, Duane Hahn. FRONT ROW: Mike Stromberg, Bobby Runquist, Bill Sterup, Ray Urban, Greg Nahrstedt, Duane Mangelsen, Mike Schott, Steve Johnson, Jim Gabel, Chester Graham, Dale Roehrs, Lester Soil, Gary Boruch, Daryl Nelson, Mike Sterup. -T nsorHVnfm ai-i : flpcM30ii!jcLby - Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home 10-00 Kurt Anderson Roger Augustin Monty Jones Steve Kumpf Colin McKeag Randy Neujahr Ours Again On the gridiron in 1971, the Bulldogs compiled a 7-2 record. Coach Gary Workman, along with his assistants, Larry Johnson and Willard Jensen, led the squad to the Goldenrod Conference title for the second straight year. Leading the offense were senior running back Steve Tonniges, junior running back Jim Carlson and junior quarterback Chris Hayes. Mainstays in the offensive line were senior guards Randy Neujahr and Roger Augustin and junior tackle Bill Peterson. The leading end was Colin McKeag. On the defensive side, these same guys were in on most of the action in addition to senior lineman Steve Kumpf. Three OHS team members were named to the Goldenrod Conference team for 1971. They were Bill Peterson, offensive tackle, Colin McKeag, defensive end, and Steve Kumpf, defensive tackle. Returning next year in hopes of a third straight conference title are 15 lettermen, 7 juniors, 7 sophomores, and 1 freshman, but gone will be the experience of 7 mighty seniors, Kurt Anderson, Augustine, Monty Jones, Kumpf, McKeag, Neujahr, and Tonniges. Next year's team will attempt to reconstruct the victory string that was broken this year after 35 games without a loss. The team should be very proud of themselves for they were beaten only by two top 10 teams. Steve Tonniges SEASON RECORD OSCEOLA OPPONENT 22 Scotia 38 26 Stromsburg 18 14 Clarks 12 24 St. Edward 13 0 Henderson 46 24 Silver Creek 8 6 Polk 0 20 Palmer 14 38 Genoa 0 31 Homecoming Dance Honored Royalty October 15, Homecoming 1971, dawned a beautiful autumn day. Unlike the homecoming of a year ago, the day remained beautiful throughout the parade, the coronation, and the football game. Many alumni returned to Osceola to enjoy the annual homecoming festivities. The homecoming parade, led by the Boy Scouts who were closely followed by the Bulldog marching band, the homecoming royalty, and the floats, set off the festivities. The theme of this homecoming was Happiness is— — and was cleverly portrayed in the many floats both the traditional floats and the newer walking floats. In a cold but clear evening the Osceola Bulldogs met the Silver Creek Tigers, and by half-time the Bulldog determination was evident. The half-time festivities Crown Bearer Greg Boruch and Flower Girl Penny Watts commenced with the Bulldog band's entrance on to the field and forming a heart. The results of the afternoon float competition were announced and then the queen’s float, Colour my World, swept on to the field. The royal couples were announced: Attendants Jackie Rowan and Roger Augustin, Karen Johnson and Monty Jones, and Queen Janet Urban and King Randy Neujahr. Roses were presented to the queen and her attendants and the queen's float left the field, as the second half of play began. Osceola proceeded to defeat the Tigers soundly, 24 to 8. Following the game, the first annual Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Pep Club and held in the Legion Club, was enjoyed by many. Dancing to the music of Convention 32 33 TOP ROW: Steve Tonniges, Chris Hayes, Ron Boruch, Monty Jones, Colin McKeag, Coach Larry Johnson, Jim Carlson, Mike Johnston, Bill Peterson, Randy Neujahr, Brad Johansen. BOTTOM ROW: Terry Anderson, Steve Kumpf, Brian Hanson. Roundballers Compile Erratic Season The Bulldog basketball team, under the direction of head coach, Larry Johnson and his assistant Gary Workman, ended a sub-par season, as far as OHS tradition goes, with a 6-11 record. The greatest share of playing time was logged by seniors Randy Neujahr, Colin McKeag, Monty Jones, and Steve Tonniges and junior Jim Carlson. When any of these were ill or injured, Chris Hayes, Brad Johansen, or Bill Peterson started in their places. All of the above mentioned plus Mike Johnston were named as lettermen by Mr. Johnson. Neujahr was chosen by the entire squad as their captain for the season. The scoring leader was Carlson with 241 points. Following him was Neujahr with 200. McKeag took the rebounding honors with 177. Carlson was next with 150. The Bulldogs finished with a 4-3 record in the Goldenrod Conference, handing champion Palmer their only loss. On the season, the Bulldogs made 33P o of their field goal attempts and 50°Jo of their charity tosses. They out-rebounded their opponents 681 to 645. The B-team record was also lower than usual, 8-5. The freshmen won all three games they played, two versus the Columbus 9 B-team and one versus Genoa. Genoa didn't sponsor their annual freshman tourney this year. With five returning letterman, there are hopes for improvement next year. TOP ROW: Mike VanHoosen, Steve Monson, Steve Carlson, Dave Watts, Jeff Johnston, Alan Sipes, Coach Gary Workman, Ron Fujan, Mitch Coffin, Gayle Neujahr, Tom Peterson, Lester Soli, Bob Zelasney. BOTTOM ROW: Doug Augustine, Jim Gabel, Gary Boruch, Doyle Nelson, Chester Graham, Daryl Nelson, Dale Roehrs, Curtis Mickey, Rue Johnson, Dale Kreis, Steve Johnson, Greg Nahrstedt. Ron Boruch Jim Carlson 'StW.v Chris Hayes Brad Johansen SEASON RECORD OSCEOLA OPPONENT 54 Lakeview 76 61 Shelby 53 59 Stromsburg 57 55 Silver Creek 51 56 Central Christmas Tourney Weeping Water 43 46 North Bend Central 57 53 Clarks 61 60 Aurora 61 43 Sutton 50 38 David City Aquinas 57 50 Goldenrod Conference Tourney Stromsburg 70 62 Palmer 53 46 Polk 47 65 Genoa 72 66 Henderson 97 90 St. Edward 82 53 District Tourney Cedar Rapids 63 Colin McKeag .. Randy Neujahr Mike Johnston Monty Jones (i Bill Peterson Steve Tonniges ISO� '-V TOP ROW: Russell Laison, Duane Oquist, Roger Augustin, Mike Ienn, Mark Tonniges, Kurt Anderson, Norman Larson, Dave McMeekin, Coach A1 Stroup. MIDDLE ROW: John Girard, Merle Runquist, Duane Hahn, Mike Treffer, Ray Urban. BOTTOM ROW: Bob Runquist, Duane Mangelsen, Steve Ienn, Tim Howe, Chuck Lemp, Dan Campbell, Jeff Svoboda, Mike McMeekin. Wrestlers Gain Experience The wrestlers of OHS showed a lot of improvement in their second full season of competition. Through coach A1 Stroup's guidance, they won four of their nine dual meets, beating state champion Clarks, Palmer, East Butler, and Leigh. In the Goldenrod Conference meet, held here at OHS, the Bulldogs grabbed hold of second place behind powerful Stroms -burg and again ahead of Clarks. They also attended the York, Clarks, and Stromsburg Invitationals. There were 11 grapplers who qualified as lettermen. They were seniors Kurt Anderson, Roger Augustin, Mike Ienn, and Mike Treffer, juniors Duane Hahn and Mark Tonniges, sophomores John Girard, Norman Larson, Dave McMeekin, and Merle Runquist, and freshman Ray Urban. Treffer compiled the best record, 19-7, and placed fourth at the district meet at Gibbon. John Girard, 13-6, Duane Hahn, 12-8-1, Ray Urban, 10-7, Kurt Anderson, 11-8, and Mark Tonniges, 2-2, also had .500 or better records. Treffer, Ienn, and Urban can proudly wear Goldenrod Conference medallions for the championships in their respective classes. Gone next year will be four mighty seniors, but returning are a group of hard working and ever learning underclassmen to take their place. 36 Kurt Anderson Roger Augustin Mike Ienn ’ Mike Treffer And Recognition OSCEOLA 21 36 57 27 17 26 24 18| 12 49 30 59i 30 10 These five won more than fifty percent of their matches. SEASON RECORD OPPONENT Lakeview 36 Clarks 30 Palmer 6 Stromsburg 33 Wolbach 42 York Invitational (Tie for sixth) Clarks Invitational (Tie for tenth) Stromsburg (Tie for twelfth) David City 41 Leigh 12 East Butler 23 Goldenrod Conference Tourney (Second) York 33 District Tourney (Tenth) 37 BACK ROW: Coach Stroup, Dave Watts, Curtis Mickey, Steve Monson, Rick Morris. Scott Walgren, Alan Sipes, Mark Tonniges, Tom Yungdahl, Ron Boruch, Mitch Coffin, Dave McMeekin, Coach Jensen. FRONT ROW: Chet Graham, Merle Runquist, Dale Kreis, Gary Boruch, Steve Ienn, Duane Hahn, Pat Tindall, Mike VanHoosen, John Meister, Terry Anderson, Bobby Runquist. Underclassmen Show Promise This year’s boys track club was comprised mostly of underclassmen, mainly the sophomores, as there was only one senior and five juniors. Because of the youngness of the club, winning was not common, but experience reigned high as these young men learned how to compete. The team's best showings were at the Polk County Meet, where they placed a strong second behind Stroms-burg. and the Goldenrod Conference Meet, where they finished in the upper half. Dave Watts was the only representative to the state meet from Osceola. He won the 2-mile at the District meet held at Norfolk. Next year after losing just one senior, the Bulldog thinclads should be contenders in very meet they enter. The sophomores and juniors will bexome experienced and dedicated juniors and seniors with hopes of a fruitful season. 1972 O. H. S. Track Record Henderson Dual 2nd Henderson Relays 7th Swede Relays 4th Central City Invitational 7th Polk County 2nd Fullerton Triangular 3rd Goldenrod Conference 4th District 11th State no place 38 Get this guy off my back! I can't believe I’ve played the whole game! Smile! You're on their five-yard line. This game is reaching new heights. The closer he gets, the better he looks. Bulldog This was the year for experimenting by the O.H.S. Pep Club. We had the first of what we would hope to be many homecoming dances. The dance was held at the Legion Club on October 15. The Juniors did a beautiful job of decorating around the theme of Colour My World. ” Led by the royalty the crowd danced to the music of the Convention. The major task of revising the Constitution to cover new developments within the group was the next experiment. Provisions were made for a way of choosing our mascot, for wearing orange knee socks and gray skirts with four pleats and for a wrestling Pep Club. The Wrestling Pep Club consisted of 15 girls interested in wrestling who were relieved of the duties of the basketball season. We discovered our experiment needs more work. Spirit A big help to the Pep Club was our mascot, Vicki Wieseman. She was seen at the games in her Bulldog outfit. When she was unable to wear the uniform, the assistant Linda Treffer took over. Honored peppers chosen this year were Sue Eiken-horst, Debbie Larson, Jackie Smith, Sue Asche, Linda Treffer, Julie Carlson, Denise Dunn, Debbie Asche, and Lynn Watts. We closed the year out by decorating and making provisions for the Athletic Banquet. This year's banquet was centered around the theme of Let’s Talk Sports. Speaker was Nebraska’s lineman Carl Johnson. As the year went by we found out, as all experiments go, some are successful and some need more time and effort. PEP CLUB OFFICERS Janet Urban President Sue Lieberman Vice-President Margie Simonsen Secretary Julie Wobig Treasurer 40 B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Jenny Cerny Ann Cerny Debbie Tonniges Beth Fjell Jackie Rowan Karen Johnson Connie Urban Mary Cerny Lives On Pep Rallies Mascot Spirit Victory 41 TOP ROW: Miss Ahlschwede, Carolyn Wagner--News Reporter, Sally McCoy, Linda Treffer--Song Leader, Cathy Schott—Degree Chairman, Debbie Asche. SECOND ROW: Valerie Ransom--Treasurer, Debbie Larson — Secretary, Betty Ann Kresha--Parliamentarian, Michelle Kresha--President, Julie Hiemer, Sharleen Lloyd. BOTTOM ROW: Kathy Thayer, Barbara Schott—Historian, Donette Gabriel, Connie Lux—Vice-President, Maria Stroup, Michelle McMeekin. F.H.A. Works Toward New Horizons Throughout the 1971-72 school year, F.H.A. proved continuously that There's a New World Coming. Again this year Miss Ahlschwede generated the enthusiasm for the 16 girls. This year, degrees were worked on with a new kind of approach called Encounter. The busy schedule started out with a drive for freshmen joiners. In October, 9 girls attended the District Convention at Lakeview where the theme There’s a New World Coming served as a guide for discussions, lecture, and thought. Even though November 21 was quite chilly, the concerned F.H.A. girls collected $120 for Honey Sunday. The money was then given to the Nebraska Association for Retarded Children. In December the annual Christmas party was held in the halls of O.H.S. climaxed by the decorating of an old fashioned tree. Popcorn was strung along with cranberries, and decorations were made from cloth. For Homecoming, F.H.A. chose the title Happiness is an Orange Lollipop. ” One big improvement was the fact that F.H.A. now has a bulletin board of their own. On this bulletin board during F.H.A. Week, March 19-25, ideas were put up illustrating The Profiles of Youth, which was the theme. Also the red rose, the motto, Toward New Horizons, the F.H.A. Prayer Song, the Creed, as well' as the goals of F.H.A. were displayed throughout the halls of O.H.S. From the concerned involvement F.H.A. has shown both in and out of school during the year, a more accurate description of this organization would be impossible. F.H.A. OFFICERS Student Council Has Banner Year As in past years the 1971-72 Student Council sought to make improvements at O. H.S. This year's officers were: Randy Neujahr--president, Brad Johansen--vice-president, Julie Wobig—secretary, Margie Simon-sen--treasurer, and Charlene Fujan--publicity chairman. The members attended frequent meetings throughout the school year to discuss school problems and ideas that would make way for improvements. Mr. Theis served as sponsor for the group of nine students. The student body, too, had a chance to contribute opinions of their own with the use of a suggestion box. An important project that the Student Council got underway was the making of school conference banners. They were put up in time for the Athletic Banquet in April. The council made money to put in their treasury by operating a few concession stands throughout the sports season, and they held a cake raffle in February to raise money for the March of Dimes. All in all the Student Council accomplished important improvements which will hopefully lead to more in future years. Charlene Fujan Margie Simonsen Brad Johansen Randy Neujahr Ron Fujan Julie Carlson Chuck Lemp Sandy Richards Julie Wobig 43 STANDING: Jo Throckmorton, Charlene Fujan, Becky McDonald, Pam Walford, Sally McCoy, Julie Wobig, Tom Johnson, Beth Wieseman, Julie Hiemer, Janet Urban, Jackie Rowan, Margie Simonsen, Terri Howe, Mrs. Heth. SEATED: Ruth Bachenberg, Marla Augustine, Michelle Kresha, Debbie Larson, Terry Anderson. MIKE Acquires New Format The 1971-1972 MIKE was again published under the direction of the journalism class and teacher-adviser, Mrs. Heth. A large staff of eighteen inquisitive reporters scooped up stories. A poll conducted in the first weeks of school revealed that the student body thought the paper could become a better source of information, interpretation, service, and entertainment. With the goal of improvement in mind, the feature story took on a new dimension. Women's lib, the eighteen year old vote, and conscientious objectors sprang onto the pages of the MIKE. Two new columns, Simon Says, which provided a girl’s eye view of sports, and The Glass Menagerie, devoted to the feminine coterie, joined movie, book, and album reviews. Highlights of the year were a special eight-page issue that featured ecology and the May issue, which was dedicated to the Class of '72. Probably the biggest change thus far in the MIKE'S history occurred on December 3, 1971. Disappointed with badly mimeographed pages and undistinguishable pictures, staff members investigated the prospect of having the paper printed professionally. With the approval of the school board, the first issue of the new MIKE appeared. Gone was the mimeographed magazine style paper. In its place was a four page newspaper that looked like a newspaper! Enthusiasm to make each issue better than the previous one spurred the staff on. There were unhappy stipulations, though. The cost of offset printing was high. Sponsorships (a form of advertising) were sold; the paper which had appeared every three weeks appeared only monthly; there were no free copies to teachers, staff members, and school personnel. The journalism students gained helpful instruction when they attended the Nebraska High School Press Conference at the University of Nebraska in November. Stories were also submitted to the Quill and Scroll Writing Contest and the state newspaper writing contest. Sports columnist Margie Simonsen received notification in March that she had won a national Quill and Scroll writing award. The MIKE staff of 1971-1972 is to be commended for their progress in improving the caliber of the school paper at OHS! 44 Murray Schmoker, Becky McDonald, Jackie Smith, Ruth Bachenberg, Duane Oquist, Linda Johnson, Delores Nelson, Sally Mills, Mr. Heine, Terry Anderson, not pictured. Yearbook Advances Under Executive Set-Up A complete, informative summary of the 1971-1972 school year was compiled by the staff of the Bulldog. The staff set-up this year was quite different, having four co-editors, rather than the usual editor and assistant editor arrangement. These four, with the aid of several additional staff members, arranged and wrote the annual. Additional pictures taken by people outside of the staff and given to the annual were greatly appreciated. Several new areas were covered in the Bulldog, especially those dealing with various new girl's athletic programs. The annual remained basically the same in other areas, including stories, group pictures, and action shots. The staff has tried to give as complete a view of the school year as possible and hopes the view presented is satisfactory to all concerned. 45 Faculty And Board Rex Cadwallader Glen Cederberg Music Guidance Social Science Charles Hays Industrial Arts Sandra Heth English Journalism Dean Heine Business Education Willard Jensen Mathematics Science Larry Johnson Science Coach 46 Frances Inness Reading Language Arts Lee Ann Lee Spanish English Jean Peterson Albert Stroup Mathematics Social Science Coach Language Arts Guide Students Lawrence Theis English Library Gary Workman Amy Zimmerman Science, Driver Ed., Art Speech Coach SCHOOL BOARD Hubert Girard Phillip Nyberg John Wieseman PaulWalgren Eugene Johansen Eugene Sterup Lillian McDonald Absent 47 Personnel Helps School Run Smoothly Evelynne Oberg--Secretary Bus Drivers--Charles Kucera, Ray Richards, Leonard Mrkvicka, Morris Richards, Bob Grossnicklaus, Merv Ransom, Sr., Archie Klein, not pictured. COOKS Barbara Anderson Ann Graham Darlene Johnson Bernice Jones Helen Peterson CUSTODIANS Leonard Mrkvicka John Cemy 48 cCf 'CSlt'C Wt' ft'i' |0uqratulations graduating class TONNTGES CHEVROLET Chevrolet Sales and Service Bush Drug Store Osceola, Nebraska Phone 747-4461 NAHRSTEDT'S Dry Goods— Gifts--Variety Osceola, Nebraska Compliments GOOD LUCK TO THC GRADUATING CLASS of Smith Grain Co, Osceola, Nebraska Harry Lees Realty Company Farms Homes Loans Acreages REDWOOD MOTEL RAY A BERNICE SOUK UP BEST WISHES TO THE SENIOR CLASS Life Fire Income Disability BUILDERS SUPPLY OF OSCEOLA Ray and A1 TO THE GRADUATING CLASS BEST WISHES LUMBER - WALL RANILINO - ALUMINUM WINDOWS DOORS Remodeling Custom Cabinets Osceola Locker FROM: Wes, Patty, Jim OSCEOLA, NEBR. 68651 PHONE 747-2741 51 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1972 Your Local Insurance Man Bert Gissler For All Kinds Of Personal Insurance Life - Retirement Saving - Hospitalization Accident • Loss of Income Tax sheltered Keogh Plan GUSTAFSON CONSTRUCTION CO. Phone 747-5181 OSCEOLA ' 7U7-59U1 NATIONAL FIDELITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY HOME OFFICE - KANSAS CITV, MISSOURI 64106 Robert F. Rosenburc, President OSCEOLA IMPLEMENT CO. Oliver tractors OSCEOLA BODY SHOP Oliver combines Moline power units Allis Chalmers Gleaner combines Body Work Painting Auto Glass All Work Guaranteed AC power units Phone 7U7-5b01 Ifonaratulatiom BEST WISHES IB 1 % Vi to the graduating class TO THE CLASS OF 1972 52 Lewis M®bil Best Wishes DALE and JIM to the Seniors from Olds GMC dealer FS cengas a new way to say service Rowan Plumbing, Heating OSCEOLA FERTILIZES CO. OSCEOLA DRILLING INC. Air Conditioning 7474391 Congratulations to the Senior Class Congratulations to 0. C. Eikenhorst owner the Graduating Class ' of 1972 VANITY BEAUTY SHOP Whip-D-Creme Experienced Operator Bertha Berck CONGRATULATIONS (jingratulatium to the graduating class Vic, Jean, Ann, and Catherine Phone 747-2601 Commercial - Residential - Farm Wiring Winco generators; light fixtures; portable heaters; complete line of electrical equipment. GOOD LUCK TO THC GRADUATING CLASS DAVIS ELECTRIC JOHNSON PLUMBING AND HEATING ANDERSON OSCEOLA HOTEL AND FLOOR CODERINQ BARBER SHOP CARPETS • LINOLEUM • WALL TILE Mr. and Mrs. A. G. McVeigh Proprietors Osceola, Nebraska 68651 Phone 747-3941 GOOD LUCK TO TWC Congratulations to, the GRADUATING CLASS Graduating Class LORRE LANES MCDONALD'S RED AND WHITE Glen Wobig Osceola, Nebraska Driv - Kleen AUTOMATIC CAR WASH CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES Osceola, Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS to the Graduating CLass CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OP 72 Muse Theater The 7,ediohers Osceola Congratulations to the Seniors Richard Archie Klein Selling all lines of Insurance and Advertising Specialities 7U7-U011 Oberg Sho P BLACKSMITHING WELDING c HAROLD'S MARKET GROCERIES • MEATS • VEGETABLES A Member of Associated Grocers RIDGE BEAUTY SHOP Fine Food at Reasonable Prices Pern Baer Phones 71 7-2711 . . 71 7-2721 Polk County's Thrift Spot Osceola, Nebr, 13245533 ARLOA'S TOWN HOUSE Meet Your Friends at Contra tulations Chat and Chow Cafe Senior Class Meals, Short Orders CONGRATULATIONS Ray A. Conrad, Realtor 56