Osceola High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Osceola, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1973 volume:

1973 Memories Superior Rating At Pershing Speech Contest Here Conference Champs In Wrestling Homecoming Dance Talks Of Changes Going To Classes Wearing Coats Conference Champs In Girls Track New Teachers Record Proceeds From Class Plays Rocky Mountain Sneak Senior Boys Making Ties Senior Girls Constructing Footstools New Cars Walks To Lunch In Rain, Snow And Mud Smocks, Jeans And Clogs A Night In The Orient Orange Robes And Tassels BULLDOG-1973 Seniors Are Different VALEDICTORIAN Pam Walford On May 24, the class of '73 graduated from the halls of O.H.S. With mixed feelings the 33 members of the class marched in behind Beth Fjell and Steve Carlson. Other ushers were Ann Cerny, Jenny Cerny, Vicki Wieseman, Steve Monson, Tom Peterson, and Dave Watts. Duane Oquist gave the salutatory address on dedication and respect. Pam Walford followed with the valedictory address centered around the class motto: I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday, and I love today. Vocal selections were done by Folk-singers , a senior singing group, and Mixed Chorus. The guest speaker, Melvin Olsen, Administrator of School Services for the Department of Education, spoke on They are Different. The class was then granted their diplomas by Eugene Johansen, President of the school board, thus ending one part of their lives and opening up a new and dif- SALUTATORIAN Duane Oquist ferent one. Sponsored by Osceola Bar Association Gaylene Sue Carlson Charlene Kay Fujan Donette Marie Gabriel Ruth Ellen Bachenberg James Douglas Carlson Vice-President Mary Margaret Cerny Sponsored by Osceola Bar Association Ronald Raymond Boruch Sponsored by First National Bank Connie Pat Lux Sally Ann McCoy Duane Lee Oquist William John Peterson Debra DeAnn Mickey Barbara Louise Schott Murray Ray Schmoker Sponsored by First National Bank Thomas Ray Soukup Jacqueline Marie Smith Kathleen Frances Soil Sally Ann Sterup Kathy Jo Thayer Jo Ann Throckmorton Sponsored by Osceola Record Patrick Allen Tindall Mark Allan Tonniges Pamela Ann Waiford Treasurer Scott Charles Walgren Sponsored by Farmer's Co-op Oil Association Connie Urban Secretary Carolyn Lucille Wagner Seniors Have Memorable Sneak Ten p.m. finally arrived on Thursday, May 10, and 32 seniors climbed aboard. After the introduction of our bus driver, Norman, everyone settled down for a slumberless all-night party. At 6:30 a.m. we arrived at our destination, Denver, Colorado, and ate hearty breakfasts. Our day was then pleasantly spent by touring the Red Rock National Park, Lookout Mountain, Central City (a former gold-rush town), and the Denver Zoo. A stop was made at a sports center also. Night arrived, Elitch Garden opened, and a fun-filled two hours passed swiftly. At 9 p.m. the bus headed back to Osceola. At 6:30 a.m. the seniors arrived home, tired, but satisfied. Sponsored by Farmer1 Co-op Grain Company Seniors Leave O.H.S. A Night in the Orient was the theme for the 1973 junior-senior banquet and prom. At the sound of the gong the guests entered the incense-filled room, while pianist Carita Peterson played various oriental pieces. The program began with a welcome by junior class president Nancy McDonald, who instructed the guests on the proper use of chopsticks. The class wills were read by Jim Carlson and John Girard prophesized the seniors' futures. Senior class president Mike Johnston then gave the thank you followed by Mr. Larry Johnson, wearing an oriental smoking jacket, who was the speaker for the evening. Freshmen servers Susie Bryan, Irene Davis, Debbie Klaus, Denise Snodgrass, Sue Throckmorton, Mary Jo Wieseman, Rich Hayes, Steve Johnston, Ronnie Jones, Dayle Mautz, Doug Peterson, and Rob Sterup were dressed in colorful kaftans and karate jackets. They performed an original dance and vocalized together in Sakura. The meal consisting of apple blossom saki (apple Juice), jook toun (appetizers), beef won ton (steak), golden foo yung (corn), rice orientele (rice), fruit can-tonese (salad), don mein (rolls and butter), rising rumaki (dessert), and tangte (spice tea) was then served. Everybody's Everything played for the dance, whichwasa climax to a very enjoyable evening. Chat Chow Cafe Sponsored By Way Of Orient by Richards Custom Campers Sue Asche Steve Carlson Ann Cerny Jenny Cerny Paul Cerny Ralph Davis Beth Fjell John Girard JUNIORS Look Ahead To Tim Howe Norm Larson Chuck Lemp Barb Lisko Daylene Mautz Nancy McDonald Ronald McGimpsey David McMeekin Steve Monson Rich Morris Judy Noble Lisa Norton Peggy Ostrom Tom Peterson Sandy Richards Merle Runquist Gambles Sponsored by Osceola Cleaners Cathy Schott Karen Schott Alan Sipes Clark Snodgrass Charles Soil Lester Soil Malia Sterup Debbie Tonniges New Responsibilities Marie Tworek Mike Vanhoosen Kathy Warren Dave Watts Vicki Wieseman Lorre Wobig Tom Yungdahl Bob Zelasney CLASS OFFICERS Tom Peterson Secretary Steve Monson Treasurer John Girard Vice President Nancy McDonald President Burt Dees Bar Sponsored by Bush Drug Store Debbie Asche Doug Augustine Rachel Bachenberg Rachel Boden Gary Boruch Dan Campbell Julie Carlson Kathy Cemper SOPHOMORES Experience Added Debbie Cliffords Mitch Coffin Doug Draeger Denise Dunn Ron Fujan Jim Gabel Joanne Gissler Chet Graham Debbie Heiden Steve Johnson Jeff Johnston Janice Kelly Dale Kreis Susanne Lemp Sharleen Lloyd Margie Lux Duane Mangelsen Responsibilities And Face Mike McMeekin Michelle McMeekin John Meister Curtis Mickey Greg Nahrstedt Daryl Nelson Doyle Nelson Gayle Neujahr Nancy Oquist Ray A. Carita Peterson Dale Roehrs Jody Rowan Conrad, Realtor Sponsored by Clarence Davis, Jr. M. D. Bob Runquist Bryon Schmoker Linda Schott Mike Schott Cindy Simonsen Donna Stachura Bill Sterup Jeff Svoboda Ray Urban Robin Walgren Lynn Watts Pam Watts New Challenges The sophomores this yearwerea very enthusiastic and hard-working group. Besides being a real asset in sports, music and other school activities, they brought in $750 on their pancake feed, the most ever made on a pancake supper. Under the supervision of Mr. Andelt and Mr. Hays. This year the speedy sophomores ordered their class rings in March. They are eagerly looking forward to their next two years at OHS. CLASS OFFICERS Jeff Johnston Julie Carlson Mitch Coffin Nancy Oquist President Secretary Vice-President Treasurer Whip-O-Creme Sponsored by Davis Electric Vicki Augustine Susie Bryan Tammy Becker Irene Davis C.J. Dunn Bob Fey Jane Gabel Rich Hayes Dave Herrmann Joyce Jacobsen FRESHMEN Find Steve Johnson Ron Jones Debbie Klaus Christine Kresha Vicki Kucera Kevin Marsh Marilyn Potter Denise Snodgrass Becky Reese Mike Smith Rob Sterup Sue Throckmorton Julie Richards Kent Rodene First Year Memorable Gary Warren Susan Tworek Jim Winslow CLASS OFFICERS Christine Kresha President Rob Sterup Vice President Kent Rodene Secretary Jim Winslow Treasurer Not Pictured Mary Jo Wieseman SEVENTH GRADE TOP ROW: Mr. Jensen, Jon Richards, Carmen Schott, Melanie Oquist, Debra Bryan, Phyl- lis Potter, Scott Conkling, Scott Sipes, Randal Reece, Jamie Graham. SECOND ROW: Miss Gunther, Richard Watts, Russell Miller, Amy Graham, Sheryl Schott, Judith Gabel, Paula Smith, Neal Stroup, Carl Mangelson, Kenneth Tworek. THIRD ROW: Daniel Watts, Todd Hiemer, Pamela Bryan, Karen Sterup, Patricia Lisko, Darla Sterup, Cheryl Johansen, Brenda Peterson, Sonia Ienn, Michael Darling. FOURTH ROW: Raymond Johnson, Patrick Schott, Neal Roehrs, Peggy Watts, Jean Soukup, Kimberly Boden, Amy Johnson, Janet Hiemer, Jill Hiemer, Kelly Johansen. EIGHTH GRADE TOP ROW: Allene Baer, LuAnn Augustine, Patti Roehrs, Ann Thornton, Stanley Lamb, John Jarmin, Lee Ray Augustine, Rick Johnson, Murray Jones. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Peterson, Billy Howe, Gregory Cliffords, Richard Boruch, James Klein, Bill Bender, Bonnie Noble, Danny Kreis, Russell Sigler, Gaylen Schmoker, Cindy Schott. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Inness, Nedine Draeger, Susan Kaczor, Peggy Tindall, Tammy Heimer, Jane Nelson, Teresa Campbell, Roxanne Gissler, Beth Jones, Sue Yungdahl. FOURTH ROW: Bradley Lamb, Danny Bond, Mark Schott, De Von Carlson, Steve Peterson, Scott Svoboda, John Zelasney, Dale Runquist, Michael Kaczor, Susan Wyman. JUNIOR HIGH Band Marches To MAJORETTES Denise Dunn Kathy Thayer Carita Peterson Margie Lux Change was the theme for the OHS Band's 1972 marching season. The actual size of the band was lessened considerably with the departure of thirty-three experienced seniors and the arrival of a mere eleven members of the class of 1976. For the first time in four years, the band was under new direction. Mr. Neal Bachman led the band through their music and drills and trials and tribulations. Although changes were in the air, soggy early morning practices , memorizing music, and struggling through new steps and routines remained the main diet for OHS marching band students. The first test came for the sixty-nine member band on October 7 at Harvest of Harmony in Grand Islandv Led by Head Majorette Kathy Thayer and three new twirlers, Denise Dunn, Margie Lux, and Ca-rita Peterson, the band highstepped it in the morning parade. Directly ahead of the band rode the Osceola Harvest of Harmony Queen candidate, Mary Cerny. Mary ably represented OHS and finished fourth out of a field of forty contestants. To the strains of Make Me Smile , the band formed a smiling face to highlight their afternoon performance. However, not all faces were smiling when Osceola received an excellent or 2 rating. A completely new routine was developed during the next few weeks. Along with the new routine, a new confidence went with the band to the Pershing Marching Contest. The ten minute show seemed to be over in a matter of seconds, but the time seemed to be endless until Osceola's 1 was finally announced. This was the second year in a row in which OHS received an unqualified 1, which is a 1 from all three judges. The marching season was climaxed that night with a party at King's. Mr. Bachman announced his selections for Best Boy and Girl Marcher, seniors Duane Oquist and Jackie Smith. Thus a successful marching season ended on a happy note. Precious Time BAND COUNCIL BACK ROW: Ron Jones, Mitch Coffin, Dave Watts, Duane Oquist. FRONT ROW: Irene Davis, Carita Peterson, Ann Cerny, Jackie Smith. Concert Band Highlights The Green Domino by Clare E. Grund-man and El Dorado by Sammy Nestico were the two numbers performed by the OHS concert band at the District Music Contest held at Platte College on April 26-28. The band received ratings of 1, 2, and 3 from three expert judges for a composite score of a 2 or excellent. Contest activities started on Thursday evening with piano solos and duets. Carita Peterson who received an excellent rating and Barbara Schott who was awarded a good rating represented Osceola with piano solos. Large groups and swing choirs competed on Friday. Excellent ratings were granted to Girls' Glee, Boys' Glee, Mixed Chorus , Folksingers , and Stage Band. Everyday People, a newly formed vocal group consisting of thirteen juniors and sophomore Rachel Bachenberg as accompanist, received the only superior on Friday. The bulk of the six superiors came on Saturday during solo competition. A French horn solo won Margie Lux a superior rating. Sue Asche, Margie Lux, Lisa Norton, and Carolyn Wagner were awarded superiors for their vocal solos. Excellent ratings on vocal solos went to Norman Larson, Duane Oquist, Mark Tonniges, and Kathy Thayer. A clarinet duet by Julie Carlson and Lynn Watts and a flute trio by Rachel Bachenberg, Susanne Lemp, and Pam Watts also received excellents. On Recognition Night Mr. Bachman named Kathy Thayer, Murray Schmoker, Duane Oquist and Carolyn Wagner as honored bandsmen. A successful band season closed with the promise of an even more productive band next year. BRASS CHOIR Margie Lux, Robin Waigren, Lorre Wobig, Nancy McDonald, Mitch Coffin, Dave Watts, Scott Waigren, Duane Oquist, Carolyn Wagner, Gaylene Carlson, Dale Kries. Music Season STAGE BAND STANDING: Carolyn Wagner, Steve Johnson, Duane Oquist, Dave Watts, Scott Waigren. SEATED: Ann Cerny, Jackie Smith, Denise Dunn, Linda Schott, John Girard, Gaylene Carlson, Murray Schmoker, Dale Kries, Alan Sipes, Carita Peterson, John Meister. FOLKSINGERS BACK ROW: Scott Walgren, Duane Oquist, Duane Hahn, Rick Jones, Mark Tonniges. FRONT ROW: Mary Cerny, Connie Lux, Kathy Thayer, Carolyn Wagner, Barbara Schott, Gaylene Carlson, Charlene Fujan, John Meister, Alan Sipes. PIANTIST: Carita Peterson. O.H.S. Believes BOYS GLEE In Music GIRLS GLEE BACK ROW: Jenny Cerny, Dave Watts, Sandy Richards, Lisa Norton. MIDDLE ROW: Rachel Bachenberg, Nancy McDonald, Lorre Wobig, Beth Fjell, Malia Sterup, Sue Asche, Ann Cerny. FRONT ROW: Tom Yungdahl, Chuck Lemp, Debbie Tonniges, Mike Van Hoosen, Norm Larson. JUNIOR SINGERS SOLOISTS TOP ROW: Susie Bryan, Carolyn Wagner, Deb Asche, Kathy Thayer, Rachel Bachenberg, Cindy Simonsen. MIDDLE ROW: Lisa Norton, Mike VanHoosen, Mark Tonniges, Duane Oquist Charlene Fujan. FRONT ROW: Connie Lux, Norman Larson, Scott Walgren, Mary Cerny. Soloists Capture Ones TOP ROW: Connie Lux, Ann Cerny, Cindy Simonsen, Don Lewis, Mark Tonniges, Tom Yungdahl, Alan Sipes, Lisa Norton, Jody Rowan, Nancy McDonald. SECOND ROW: Sue Throckmorton, Peggy Ostrom, Irene Davis, Beth Fjell, Dave Watts, Rick Jones, Murray Schmoker, Scott Walgren, Mary Cerny, Charlene Fujan, Susie Bryan. THIRD ROW: Pam Marak, Chris Kresha, Carolyn Wagner, Charlene Lloyd, Pat Tindall, Duane Hahn, Mitch Coffin, Norm Larson, Deb Asche, Jenny Cerny, Vicki Augustine, Donette Gabriel. FRONT ROW: Mr. Bachman, Malia Sterup, Rachel Bachenberg, Sue Asche, Duane Oquist, Dale Roehrs, Steve Johnson, Mike VanHoosen, Margie Lux, Linda Schott, Sandy Richards, Vicki Wieseman, Kathy Thayer, Carita Peterson. MIXED CHORUS GOLF BACK ROW: Jim Gabel, Dan Campbell, Steve Johnson, Coach Johnson, Dale Roehrs, Greg Nahrstedt. FRONT ROW: Linda Schott, Nancy McDonald, Jackie Smith. Girls Sports Includes Golf FRONT ROW: Sue Throckmorton, Pam Marak, Jane Gabel, Marilyn Potter, Irene Davis, Susie Bryan, Vicki Augustine, Denise Snodgrass, Vicki Kucera. SECOND ROW: Cindy Simonsen, JoAnne Gissler, Linda Schott, Julie Carlson, Nancy Oquist, Sue Lemp, Denise Dunn, Jody Rowan, Miss Gunther. THIRD ROW: Beth Fjell, Margie Lux, Debbie Cliffords, Rachel Boden, Debbie Asche, Robin Walgren, Carita Peterson, Rachel Bachenberg, Coach Lee. FOURTH ROW: Mary Cerny, Debbie Tonniges, Sue Asche, Pam Walford, Ann Cerny. Volleyball Record Improves Osceola Varsity Record Opponent O.H.S. completed a second season of volleyball coached by Mrs. Lee Ann Lee and assisted by Miss Nancy Gunther. The en- 0 Palmer 2 thusiasm of the girls, their coaches, and 1 Silver Creek 2 the volleyball fans helped to lead the 1 Stromsburg 2 girls to fourth place honors at the Con- 1 Lakeview 2 ference Tournament. Debbie Tonniges was 2 Polk 0 named to the all-conference team for 1972. 2 Clarks 0 Next year offers new challenges and there 2 Conference Tournament Genoa 0 will be a large number of Varsity players as well as_ the Junior Varsity and Fresh- 2 Silver Creek 1 men players eager to meet these challenges. 1 Stromsburg 2 2 District Tournament Stromsburg 0 1 Milford 2 VARSITY BACK ROW: Coach Lee, Debbie Tonniges, Mary Cerny, Gaylene Carlson, Pam Walford, JoAnne Gissler, Jody Rowan, Ann Cerny, Debbie Asche, Vicki Kucera, Coach Gunther. FRONT ROW: Lorre Wobig, Jenny Cerny, Marie Tworek, Karen Schott, Susan Tworek, Jane Gabel, Sue Asche, Debbie Cliffords, Robin Walgren, Vicki Augustine, Beth Fjell. Records Broken In Track Due to the extreme amount of moisture the track season got off to a slow start. Under the direction of coaches Lee, Stroup, and Gunther the girls showed progress in spite of their slow start. Five girls won the honor of representing OHS at state. They were Karen Schott in the 440, Debbie Asche in the 880, and the 880 relay team made up of Karen Schott, Ann Cerny, Jenny Cerny, and Sue Asche. The team took second place at the district meet with 73 points. A first place trophy was earned by the team at the Conference track meet. Many new school records were made this year. The records are: shot put-- Vicki Kucera--30'10 , discus-- Gaylene Car- lson--93'5 , long jump--JoAnne Gissler---- 16'3 , high jump--Mary Cerny--4'8 , hurd-les--Debbie Cliffords--12.3; 50-yd. dash--Karen Schott--6.3, 100-yd. dash-- Karen Schott--ll.7, 220-yd. dash--Karen Schott --26.9, 440-yd. run--Sue Asche--63.3, 880-yd. run--Debbie Asche--2:36.9, 440-relay team--Debbie Tonniges, Debbie Cliffords, JoAnne Gissler, Jody Rowan--53.7, 880-relay team--Karen Schott, Ann Cerny, Jenny Cerny, Sue Asche--l:51.5. Thus ended a successful track season with high hopes for another one next year. SEASON RECORD Silver Creek Duel 1st Stromsburg Triangular 1st Polk County 1st Goldrenrod Conference 1st District 2nd State no place SENIOR LETTER WINNERS Mary Cerny, Pam Walford, Gaylene Carlson FRONT ROW: Mike Schott, Ray Urban, Bob Runquist, Steve Johnson, Dan Campbell, Dave Herrmann, Rob Sterup, Rich Hayes, Mike Smith, Rue Johnson, Dale Roehrs, Greg Nahrstedt MIDDLE ROW: Ron Fujan, Tom Yungdahl, Gary Boruch, Kevin Marsh, Mitch Coffin, Jeff Johnston, Mike VanHoosen, Daryl Nelson, Tom Peterson, Bruce Hueftle, Curtis Mickey, Doyle Nelson, Jim Gabel, Coach Jensen. TOP ROW: Coach Rohde, Brad Johansen, Bill Peterson, Rick Morris, Chris Hayes, Scott Walgren, Ron Boruch, Dave Watts, Alan Sipes Steve Monson, Chuck Lemp, Mark Tonniges, Jim Carlson, Steve Carlson, Duane Hahn, Coach Johnson. Football Rushes To The 1972 gridiron team met all challenges head on. Under the new head coaching of Randy Rohde and his assistants Larry Osceola SEASON RECORD Opponent Johnson and Willard Jensen the team compiled 20 Cedar Rapids 6 a 3-4-2 record. 20 Stromsburg 16 The 1972 roster was made of 8 seniors, 8 Clarks 8 9 juniors, 18 sophomores, and 4 freshmen. 14 St. Edward 14 Bill Peterson was chosen to the Golden- 8 Henderson 26 rod Conference team as an offensive tackle 0 Silver Creek 22 and a defensive linebacker. 14 Polk 27 Although they will certainly miss the 12 Palmer 20 8 departing seniors, the 17 returning letter-men will be a great help. 13 Genoa 12 Sponsored by Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home Ron Boruch Jim Carlson Duane Hahn 1 9 7 3 Brad Johansen Bill Peterson Successful Season Chris Hayes Mark Tonniges Scott Walgren Monson Animal Hospital Sponsored by Smith Grain Company CO LU Z — O OC CO Daryl Nelson, Tom Peterson, Jeff Johnston, Chris Hayes, Scott Walgren, Jim Carlson, Lindley Lamb, Steve Monson, Bill Peterson, Steve Carlson, Doyle Nelson, Bob Zelansey CENTER: Coach Johnson Cagers Have Their The OHS 1972-73 basketball team gave their fans a lot to be proud of in almost all areas of the game.this season. Under Coach Larry Johnson and his assistant, Randy Rohde, the team compiled a 13-7 record. The tournament circuit turned out very well when the team came home with a 1st place trophy from the Holiday Tournament at Raymond Central and a 2nd place trophy from the Gold- enrod Conference Tournament at Polk. The end of the season saw OHS with a 5-2 record in our conference, losing only to teams rated by sportswriters around the state. Nine lettermen participated this year in basketball, five of them seniors. Jim Carlson was honored with a place on the All-Conference 2nd Team. Jim had the highest points per game average with 17.3, mak- A • Jim Carlson Chris Hayes Lindley Lamb FRONT ROW: Steve Johnston, Bob Fey, Ronnie Jones, Rich Hayes, Rob Sterup, Dave Herrmann, Doug Peterson. TOP ROW: Coach Rohde, Doug Augustine, Dale Roehrs, Alan Sipes, Ron Fujan, Gayle Neujahr, Chet Graham, Lester Soli, Steve Johnson. Ups And Downs ing 330 points for OHS, with Jeff Johnston tallying 242 for the second place. Jim also took rebound honors with 195. Bill Peterson collected 157 rebounds for runner-up. Chris Hayes and Jim Carlson were voted upon by their teammates to serve as the co-captains . The B-team followed in the Varsity's footsteps with a 10-4 season record. SEASON RECORD ceola Opponent 59 Lakeview 69 89 Shelby 45 51 Stromsburg 49 61 Silver Creek Holiday Tournament 57 55 Raymond Central 38 72 North Bend 41 69 Aurora 72 63 Sutton 53 73 Aquinas Goldenrod Tournament 72 78 Cedar Rapids 44 74 Silver Creek 53 61 Palmer 81 62 Palmer 75 73 Clarks 53 77 Polk 74 65 Genoa 75 58 Henderson 68 66 Cedar Rapids 62 55 St. Edward District Tournament 53 61 Friend 64 Bill Peterson Scott Walgren BACK ROW: Mike Smith, Duane Oquist, Dave Watts, Mark Tonniges, Norman Larson, Mitch Coffin, Chuck Lemp, Jim Gabel, Coach Stroup. FRONT ROW: Mike VanHoosen, Mike McMeekin Ray Urban, John Girard, Duane Hahn, Mike Schott, Merle Runquist, Bob Runquist. Matmen First In Conference The Osceola wrestling team had a great season this year. They captured the Golden-rod Conference Wrestling Championship for the first time since wrestling was organized at Osceola four years ago. Another first this year was a winning record in which they only lost twomeetsout of eight dual meets. They also had a state participant this year. John Girard wrestled in the first round at State after capturing first place in the 119-lb. class at the district wrestling meet. John was also one of this years co-captains along with Duane Hahn who was chosen by the team early in the season. Eleven regular members of the team lettered this year. They were seniors Duane Hahn, Duane Oquist, and Mark. Tonniges; juniors John Girard, Chuck Lemp, Norman Larson, Merle Runquist, and Dave Watts; and sophomores Mike McMeekin, and Ray Urban. Duane Hahn had the best record of the season with a 17-3 record and John Girard followed close behind with a 16-4 record. Other wrestlers who compiled 507. or better records were Mark Tonniges, 12-8; Dave Watts, 10-8; Norman Larson, 5-3; Merle Runquist, 11-11; and Duane Oquist, 6-6. SEASON RECORD Osceola Opponent 39 Lakeview 27 40 Aquinas 27 21 Stromsburg 33 45 Wolbach 15 30 Clarks Tourney (sixth) 12% York Tourney (eighth) 51 Palmer 16 21% Stromsburg Tourney (ninth) 20 David City 39 27 East Butler 24 72 Goldenrod Tourney (first) 48 York 9 43 District Tourney (fifth) District Medal Winners BACK ROW: Dave Watts, Mark Tonniges, Norman Larson. FRONT ROW: John Girard, Duane Hahn, Merle Runquist. State Participant John Girard TEAM GETS PLENTY OF SUPPORT f Duane Hahn Duane Oquist BACK ROW: Coach Jensen, Tom Yungdahl, Mark Tonniges, Alan Sipes, Scott Walgren, Ron Boruch, Rick Morris, Mike Smith, Curtis Mickey, Laird Watkins, Coach Stroup. FRONT ROW: Bob Runquist, Steve Monson, Mike Vanhoosen, Mitch Coffin, Dave Watts, Pat Tindall, Dave McMeekin, Dale Kreis, Merle Runquist, Bill Sterup, Weather Affects Track Season The 1973 boys track team ran up against some tough competition in their meets this year. They were able to place second in the Polk County track meet. This year's team of thinclads was made up of 4 seniors, 8 juniors, 5 sophomores and 1 freshmen under the direction of Coaches StrouD and Jensen. Alan Sipes was the only Osceola trackman to qualify for the state meet. He placed first in the 880-yd. run at the District meet held in Norfolk. Alan also broke the conference record of 2:04.6 in the 880-yd. run with a time of 2:03.8. The team is looking forward to next year. SEASON RECORD Swede Relays 7th Polk County 2nd Goldenrod Conference 7th District (tie)9th State no place Charlene and Jim On October 20, Osceola celebrated Homecoming, 1972. Although it was windy and quite cool throughout the day's and night's festivities, the town and football stands were full of weturned alumni and interested fans. Unfortunately, the cheering couldn't warm up our Bulldog team and they were defeated by the Polk Cubs, 27-14. The theme of the Homecoming Parade was The Wonderful World of Disney. Due to the wind and cold there were no floats preceding the coronation at half time. The attendants were Debi Mickey and Chris Hayes and Charlene Fujanand Jim Carlson. Crowned King and Queen for the night were Connie Urban and Bill Peterson. George Winslow and Kim Svoboda assisted at the coronation . With the help of almost all the student body purchasing tickets, the Second Annual Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Pep Club, was held in the OHS gym after the game. Star Child was the band who played for the dance. Disneyland Homecoming A Success Pep Club Decides On New Uniforms theme ye Olde Royal Court . A person that was a great help in promoting Spirit in the pep club when it was lagging was Robin Walgren, who proved that Bulldog spirit never dies. On April 7 the Athletic Banquet was held. The pep club did the decorating around the theme The OHS Wide World of Sports . The speaker for the evening was Michael Palmisano, wrestling coach at the UNO. On Recognition night Mary Jo Wiese-man, Denise Dunn, Debbie Asche, Debbie Tonniges, Lorre Wobig, Nancy McDonald, Mary Cerny, and Jackie Smith were named as honor peppers. Even though some of the changes were hard to adjust to the pep club kept the spirit going. They are looking forward to next year in their new uniforms. The pep club underwent several changes this year to boost the spirit of the team and the school body. One of the changes was that each member was required to go to all the home football games as well as three away games. All of the home basketball games and wrestling matches were required and squads were assigned to the a-way meets. Another change was the assigning of poster making by the executive committee. The girls had to decorate the school hallways and rooms the night before a game. Some of the posters were quite-unique. This year the pep club had a bake sale on September 2 as a money-making project. The money was used to pay for the homecoming dance. The dance was held at the school gym on October 20 featuring Star-child . The juniors decorated around the B-TEAM Lynn Watts Rachel Bachenberg Pam Watts Jody Rowan VARSITY Vicki Wieseman Jenny Cerny Connie Urban Beth Fjell PEP CLUB OFFICERS Jo Throckmorton-President Mrs. Jean Peterson-Sponsor Charlene Fujan-Vice-President Barb Lisko-Secretary Pam Waiford-Treasurer BACK ROW: Miss Ahlschwede, Lu Ann Augustine, Amy Graham, Cathy Schott, Deb Asche, Kathy Thayer„ FRONT ROW: Pam Bryan, Jamie Graham, Kim Boden, Amy Johnson, Darla Sterup, Carmen Schott, Jean Soukup. F. H. A. On The Go Throughout the 1972-73 school year, the Osceola Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America was continuing to prove that F.H.A. Cares --about providing recreational activities, educational experiences, and community service. It was again this year their sponser and advisor, Miss Marlene Ahlschwede, who generated the enthusiasm for the girls. Beginning with a Get Acquainted party in September, the chapter has proved to be an active one. Special programs were presented to the girls at various meetings. A talk and picture presentation of Hawaii were given by Miss Ahlschwede and Barb and Cathy Schott, and Mrs. Truman Bachenberg presented a slide program of Africa. In December the annual Christmas party was held in the halls of OHS, climaxed by the decorating of an old-fashioned Christmas tree and the exchanging of gifts. Popcorn was strung along with cranberries, and decorations were made from cloth, cardboard, tin foil, and egg cartons. February proved to be an exciting month with a Valentine's Party. Valentines were made, then put on display on the official F.H.A. bulletin board. For the first time Historian-Sharleen Lloyd Newsreporter-Deb Asche Secretary Treasurer-Cathy Schott Vice-President-Barb Schott President-Kathy Thayer ever, Secret Sisters were drawn and each received small gifts the week before Valentine's Day. Then at the party, the Secret Sisters were revealed. April 1-7 was F.H.A. Week. One day the girls wore the traditional red , posters were put up, and the bulletin board displayed facts about F.H.A. A special spaghetti supper was prepared and served by the members on April 3. F.H.A. did not shirk their responsibility to the community; they made toy packets for the local hospital for presentation to young patients. As always the Osceola Chapter of FHA has certainly shown their total involvement of activities in and out of school in the 1972-73 year. BACK ROW: Debi Mickey-Secretary, Ron Boruch-President, Nancy Oquist, Mary Jo Wieseman. FRONT ROW: Chris Hayes-Vice-President, Gary Boruch, Steve Carlson, Rich Hayes. Not Pictured: Daylene Mautz. Student Council Looks For Suggestions Although O.H.S.'s Student Council was not a very strong force in the 1972-73 school year, they did meet 3 times to take care of the earth-shaking business of officers elections and concession stands. Student Council could become a very strong force in the school system at O.H.S. They honestly do have noble aims: to provide a solution for questions, to promote faculty-student understanding, to perhaps direct school activities to more progressive fields, to act as an instigator of new clubs or organizations that the students may request, and to generally promote spirit and school pride. Also the Student Council has the chance to sponsor dances for the students, coffees or teas for the faculty, special dress-up days, and to initiate an inter-visitation of schools to obtain new ideas. The suggestion box in our upstairs hall is a channel for the council to recieve constructive thoughts instead of bubble gum wrappers; it is one way to get the Student Council back into more worthwhile pursuits. MIKE STAFF STANDING: Sponsor Mrs. Heth, Jane Gabel, Connie Lux, Rob Sterup, Cathy Schott, Lisa Norton, Caroline Wagner, Nancy McDonald, Debi Mickey, Barb Schott. SEATED: Kathy Thayer, Mary Cerny, Editor Ruth Bachenberg. MIKE Becomes Extra-Curricular Activity The 1972-1973 MIKE was published for the first time in three years as an extracurricular activity. Because of an insufficient number of students enrolled, the journalism class was cancelled. Mrs. Dale Heth remained the MIKE sponsor. A staff of twelve, including two freshmen, three juniors, and seven seniors, accepted the challenge to create an interesting school newspaper in their spare time. With Ruth Bachenberg as editor or compiler, seven issues of the MIKE were published. Other staff positions were Business Manager and Circulation-Carolyn Wagner, Sports Editor-Rob Sterup, Sports Columnist-Connie Lux, Columnist-Kathy Thayer (Thayer's Thoughts), Photographer-Nancy McDonald, Writers-Debi Mickey, Mary Cerny, Cathy Schott, Barb Schott, Nancy McDonald, and Jane Gabel. The staff did run into trouble meeting publishing dates. However, by assigning the responsibility of each page to a certain individual or group newspaper managed to stay close to the publishing time. Besides regular features and news stories, the MIKE carried polls and articles on birth control and abortion and on television shows. Fourth grade literary works were also published. The highlight of the year was the Nebraska High School Press Conference held at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln in November. Hopefully in the coming years journalism classes will gain enrollment and the MIKE will once again be a class project. Bulldog Staff Works Overtime A balloon expedition symbolizes a past f illed with excitement, adventure, and good times. The annual staff hopes that our colorful and unusual cover will in future years be a reminder of a memorable past at O.H.S. An enterprising staff of eight has compiled a complete summary of the 1972-1973 school year. Due to financial reasons the annual has reverted back to publishing their own typed material instead of having the book professionally printed. With the purchase of a new typewriter, this move is hopefully not a step backward. More fun pictures and baby pictures appear this year by popular demand. Jackie Smith served as the annual editor for this years Bulldog. ANNUAL STAFF STANDING: Murray Schmoker, Dave Watts, Sponsor Mr. Heine, Duane Oquist, John Girard SEATED: Ruth Bachenberg, Beth Fjell, Nancy McDonald, Editor Jackie Smith Virgil Bugbee Superintendent Kenneth E. Sipes Marlene Ahlschwede Donald Andelt Principal Mathematics Home Economics Mathematics Science Board And Faculty Evaluate The Neal Bachman Glen Cederberg Nancy Gunther Music Guidance Social Science Language Arts P.E. Charles Hays Industrial Arts Dean Heine Business Education Sandra Heth Frances Inness English Journalism Reading Willard Jensen Larry Johnson Mathematics Science Science Coach Lee Ann Lee Spanish English Jean Peterson Mathematics The Necessity Of A New Building Randall Rohde Science, Driver Ed., Coach Albert Stroup Social Science Coach SCHOOL BOARD BACK ROW: Jack Wieseman, Philip Nyberg, Dick Watts. FRONT ROW: Vernon Kuhnel, Eugene Sterup, Paul Walgren. Absent: Eugene Johansen. BUS DRIVERS Morris Richards, Ray Richards, Dean Buffington, Leonard Mrkvicka, Merv Ransom. Personnel Keep Things Moving COOKS Barbara Anderson Darlene Johnson Helen Peterson Not pictured: Helen Gondringer Donna Coffin John Cerny-Custodian Leonard Mrkvicka-Custodian Evelynne Oberg-Secretary Class Of 1973 Taken In Their Happier Days t - rfdv esiti at cat MIDWEST ORNAMENTAL IRON All type3 fancy iron work and specialty items Located in Osceola Home of a thousand friendly people Ed Johnson, Owner Phone 7U7-ijij.ll TONNIGES CHEVROLET Chevrolet Sales and Service Osceola, Nebraska Phone 747-4461 JOHNSON MACHINE KAHRSTEDT'S SHOP Dry Goods--Gifts--Variety Business Phone 747-4411 Osceola, Nebraska m GOOD LUCK TO TH€ GRADUATING CLASS Harry Lees Realty Company Farms Homes Loans Acreages REDWOOD MOTEL RAY BERNICE SOUKUP BEST WISHES TO THE SEE I OR CLiiSS BUILDERS SUPPLY OF OSCEOLA Ray and A1 LUMttR - WALL PAN ELING - ALUMINUM WINDOWS DOOKS Remodeling Custom Cabinets OSCEOLA, NEBR. 68651 PHONE 747-2741 Income Disability Lepp Larsen Inc. of Polk Co. Sales Service 7U7-20S1 Your Local Insurance Men CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS Bert Gissler Alan Gissler For All Kinds Of Personal Insurance OF 1973 Life • Retirement Savings - Hospitalization Accident • Loss of Income Tax sheltered Keogh Plan GUSTAFSON CONSTRUCTION CO. YOUR WESTLAND HOMES DEALER 7U7-59U1 Phone 747-5181 OSCEOLA NATIONAL FIDELITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY HOME OFFICE - KANSAS CITT, MISSOURI 64108 Robert F. Rosenburf, President OSCEOLA Il-iPLEMENT CO. Oliver tractors OSCEOLA BODY SHOP Oliver combines Moline oower units Allis Chalmers Gleaner combines Body Work Painting Auto Glass All Work Guaranteed AC oower units Phone 747-5601 ifrt riwitll 1 rln onmiuiimum •W' to the graduating class CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 73 Lewis M®bil DALE oad JIM Olds GMC I Pontiac dealer Best Wishes to the Seniors from E3 cengas a new way to say service Rowan Plumbing, Good Luck Heating to the Graduating Class Air Conditioning of 73 Appliances 747-4391 Pontanelle Hybrids BEST WISHES Wes Peterson, Dealer TO THE CLASS Osceola, Nebraska OF 1973 OSCEOLA FERTILIZER CO. VANITY BEATTY SHOP OSCEOLA DRILLING INC. Experienced Onerator Congratulations Bertha Berck to the CONGRATULATIONS Senior Class 0. C. Eikenhorst, Owner Congratulations GOOD LUCK to TO TWC Class of '73 GRADUATING CLASS Lester Barbara Anderson Barber Shop JOHNSON PLUMBING AND HEATING OSCEOLA HOTEL ANDERSON AND FLOOR CODERINQ CARPETS • LINOLEUM • WALL TILE BARBER SHOP Steamliner Mr. and Mrs. A. G. McVeigh Carpet Cleaner Osceola, Nebraska 68651 Proprietors Phone 747-3931 GOOD LUCK to -me GRADUATING CLASS Congratulations to the Graduating Class LORRE LANES MCDONALD'S Glen Wobig RED AND WHITE Osceola, Nebraska Driv - Kleen AUTOMATIC CAR WASH CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES Osceola, Nebraska Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1973 Muse Theater The Eedichers Osceola Congratulations to the Seniors Richard Archie Klein Selling all lines of Insurance and Advertising Specialities 7U7-U011 Jjmqratulatiims AMERICA'S MOST VALUABLE STAMPS Congratulations Seniors Norman Leach Pioneer Seed Osceola, Nebraska Oberg Shop BLACKSMITHING WELDING HAROLD'S MARKET GROCERIES • MEATS • VEGETABLES RIDGE BEAUTY SHOP Fern Baer A Member of Associated Grocers Fine Food at Reasonable Prices Phones 7U7-2711 . . 717-2721 Polk County's Thrift Spot Osceola, Nebr. STATE WIDE REALTY Osceola, Nebr. 68651 Dale G. Buchta — BROKER , Osceola, Nebr0 68651 Phone U02-7U7-2168 Congratulations and Our Sincere Be3t Wishes For Each Member of the Class of 1973 Hofbauer Electric MASTER MIX Mert’s Feed Supplies Appliance Furniture Jim McCoy 747-3481 MAYTAG R-Bar-J, Inc. Central City, NE 68826 Phone: (308) 946-3028 LANE MOTOROLA PERMALUX A WHIRLPOOL ZENITH CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1973 COYER U ALL WEST SIDE OF SQUARE SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THOSE MERCHANTS WHO ALLOWED US TO PLACE THEIR ADVERTISING AT THE BOTTOM OF A PAGE. This allowed the annual staff to use several pages for other purposes. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL MERCHANTS