Osceola High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Osceola, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1976 volume:

Hello, babvhellu, {for awhile, Haven't you quit doing time for me same spoilt child? jc only place you t e only man you eve id .m 1 just the last survi. friend that now? d-yrics of QMb k and Berme 5 . 1 Impressive New School The 1975-76 school board met throughout the year making many decisions relating to the Osceola school district. The board approved issues concerning a meter track and a girl's basketball team for next year. Members of the school board pictured are: from left to right, Don Yungdahl; Bob Johansen; Phil Ny-berg. secretary; Vernon Kuhnel. president; Jack Wieseman; and not pictured Paul Walgren. The district provided a new school building which everyone can be proud of. The new Junior-Senior High School was entered by enthusiastic students in the fall of 1975. Everyone enjoyed being in an air-conditioned building during the hot days. The carpeting in the school kept the noise level very low. 7 Faculty Enjoys New Building The faculty members of 1975 76 have had the honor and privilege of being the first to give instruction and pass on information from the new Osceola Junior-Senior High School. They have accomplished all that should be expected of them through unity and a good relationship with the student body. They have also made themselves a part of the com -munity by participating in various community affairs. Seventy-five percent of the married couples are home owners and pay taxes to help support the institution from which their salaries come. These teachers have also been good boosters of all school functions. The student body should be very proud to have teachers of such high quality and integrity always ready to stand by them at all times. Top-Standing: Elementary Principal Larry Johnson: and Secondary Principal, Kenneth Sipes. Seated: Secretary, Evelynne Oberg; and Superintendent, Virgil Bugbee. Bottom: Guidance Counselor, Royce Schaeffer. 4 Top Left-PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ART: Jacqueline Jonas, Peter Chapman, and Cecile Waldman. Top Right-VOCATIONAL ARTS: Dean Heine, Charles Hays, and Margaret Norton. Bottom-LANGUAGE ARTS: Rebecca Scheele, Allen Marquart, Larry Theis. Seated-Marcia Chapman. 5 Top-SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS: Willard Jensen, Jean Peterson, Dennis Valentine, and Donald Andelt. Bottom Left-SOCIAL SCIENCE: Frances Inness and Jonathan Habben. Bottom Right-MUSIC: Stephen Smolik and Teresa Christensen. 6 Top-COOKS: Elaine Jones, Karen Gabel, Sally Gustafson, Pat Reisdorff, and Darlene Johnson. Middle-CUSTODIANS: John Cemy, Douglas Draeger, and Leonard Mrkvicka. Bottom-BUS DRIVERS: Bob Grossnicklaus, Ed Wieseman, Morris Richards, Henry Galus, Mervin Ransom, and Elaine Tonniges. 7 8 y jjurrvrnty Jcc cz. 3 y ?z Graduates of the Bicentennial Ma6dL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Thursday, May 20, 1976 8:00 P.M. PROGRAM Processional.........................................................Judy Kucera Invocation.........................................Rev. David Nordstrom Salutatory................................................Vicki Augustine Vocal Solo..................................................Susan Bryan Valedictory..............................................Christine Kresha Address..............................Ronald G. Joekel, PH. D. at U.N.L. Vocal Selection.............................................Swing Choir Presentation of Class..........................Kenneth Sipes, Principal Granting of Diplomas........................................Vernon Kuhnel President, Board of Education Benediction....................................Rev. Truman Bachenberg Recessional..........................................................Judy Kucera 11 7 3 U L f GLuJ . (ftxL Y C MjJto pni-i CLASS OFFICERS President . . Vice President Secretary . . Treasurer . . Jim Winslow . Rob Sterup (Jhris Kresha Rich Hayes CLASS MOTTO . The Empires of the Future are the Empires of the Mind. CLASS COLORS Purple and Lavender 15 CLASS ROWERS Yellow Rose The 4; Cheerleader 2,4 O-Club Htor 4; Class Play 3,4: Natlc 2,3,4. Honor Band 2,4 2,3,4; Twirler 3: Girls 2onf. 4; Pep Club 1,2, 4: Annual Staff 3,4: Honor Society Sec. 4; utatortan 4; Head Usher 3; Homecoming Queen 4 Class Pfcs. BEC CARO 4; Honor Ban Chorus l, 2i3,4 Swi Annual t Council 'fr je 3,4 MIKE Staff 4 .2,3,4; Band Council Vice-Glee 1,2, 3,4 . Mixed Volleyball 1. JSiass Play 4-. D?3 lational Honor Soci ate Alternate ; Prom Server 1 ch of DinAsQueen Candida ? VoileybalT fTstician 4; PepClub 1,2,6, 4. Cheerleader 2; MIKE 4. Annual Stanffl Gfefss P� y 3: Prom Server 1 ALMER JAMES DUnMJP SIMONE MARIA BARRETO MBREipA Brazil 1,2,3; Girls Glee 4 . Pep Club 4 JANE MARIE GABEL GirlJciee !, , 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Girls' Track 1,2,3; Voile fltml T, ,3; PepClub 1,2, 3,4; FHA 2,3,4; MIKE Staff 1; Class Play 3,4 RICHARD K. HAYES Boys' Glee 1,2: Football 1,2,3,4. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Conf. Honorable Mention 4; Boys' Track 2,3,4; Boys’ Cheerleadtjj 2. O-Club 4. Class Play 4: (ishc g Homecoming Student Council 1; Prom Sertf King 4; Class Vice-Pres. 3; Cla|s Tr as. 4; MIKE Staff 4 DAVID D. HERRMANN BandS i ’4; Band Council 2,4, Treas. 4; Stage Band 2,3,4 I$ nor;Band 2,3,4; Football 1.2, 3,4, All-Conf. 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4. Boys’ Track 2, 3, 4; O-Club 4. Annual Staff 3: Class Play 3,4; Student Council Pres. 4; National Honoikociety Vice-Pres. 4; Boys’ State 3; Homecoming 1st Attendant 4 JOYCE IDA JACOBSEN Girls' Gl e 1,2, 3,4; Volleyball 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club Viceftres. 4 MIKE Staff 4. Dramatics 4; Class Play 3,4 Sp-VEN K. JOHNSTON Basketbal 1: mScrm 1 RONALD BRUCE JONES Band 1,2.1,4; Bang-fcouncil liMj Stage Band 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Bciys’ Cheerleader 2 MIKE Staff 4. Class Play 3; Student Council 3. Prom Server 1: Head Usher 3; Class Trees. 2, Marcli of Dime King i date 4 CHRISTINE ANN KRESHA Band 1, .5,3,4; Band Council Pres. 4; Honor Band 4; Girls' Glee .2,3,4. Mixed Chorus 1.2, 3,4. Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3,4: Class Play 3. Student Council 2; National Hono Society Pres. 4; Girls' State 3; Valedictorian 4; Regents 4 Harvest of Harmony Queen Candidate 4: Usher 3; Homeoittlng 1st Attendant 4: Class Pres. 1; Class Treas. 3: Class Sec. 4 VICTORIA JEAN KUCERA Band 1,2, ,4: Band Council Treas. 3; Stage Band 2,3,4; Girls'JJJ.ee 1 Girls Track of '76 .1,2, 3,4; State 2; Volleyball 1,2, 3,4: All-Conf. 4 , Pep Club 1,2,3: O-Club 4; FHA 3; Class Play 4; BB Statisttcia. PAMELA SUE MARAK Girls’ Glee 1,2,3,4. Mixed Chorus 1,2,4 Volleyball 1,2,3; FHA 3; Class Play 3. Homecoming 2nd Attendant 1 ■ KEVIN LEE MARSH Wrestling 2, 3. MIKE’ St Play 3,4 DMTE E. MAUTZ MIKE Staff 4: Prom Server 1 PATRICIA MA YE MCGIMPSEY Girls’ Glee 1,2; .Volleyball 1: MIKE Staff 4 DOUGLAS IIARLAND PETERSON boys’ Glee 1,2, 3,4: Mixed Chorus 2, 3,4: Basketball 4, 2, 3,4; MIKE Staff 4; ‘ Annual Staff 4. Dramatics 4; State 4; Class Play 3,4 Prom Server 1; Usher 3; Class Pres. 2 MARILYN JANE POTTER Girls' Glee 1,2, 3,4; Volleyball 1; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4g heerleader 2,4; Class Play 3; Usher 3; Homecoming 3rd Attendant 4 REBECCA LYNN REES I- PepClub 1,2, 3,4; FHA Pres. 4; MIKE Staff 4; Class Play 4 KENT DOUGLAS RODENE Boys’ Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3: Basketball 1; Class Sec. 1,2 SUSAN KAY SCHMOKER Band 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 4; Girls' Track 1; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; FHA News Reporter 4; Class Play 4 MICHAEL J. SMITH Boys' Glee 1; Football 2,3,4: All-Conf. 3; Basketball 1; Wrestling 1,2, 3,4; State 2; Boys’ Track 1; MIKE sfafr4: Homecoming 2nd Attendant 4; Class Sec. 3 DENISE ANN SNODGRASS Girls’ Glee 1,2: Volleyball 1, 2: Pep Club 1,2, ,4 . i A S c. -Treas. 3; Class Play 3,4; Student Council 4; ’ ROBERT LEE STERN | Stage Band 2,4: Ho ball 1,2, 3,4, All 4: MIKE Staff 1, Server l;-£lass Vice -Pres. 2 HL Band 1,Council 3; r Band 3,4; Football 1, g’ Tf lJa'sket-nf. 4. Boys’ Track 2; O-Club Officer Annual Staff 3,4; Dramatics 1,2 State 2; Student Council 2: Quill Scroll 1; Boys’ State Alternate 3; Prom Server 1: Usher 3: Betty Crocker Leader of Tomorrow 4; Homecoming 3rd Attendant 4;.Class Vice-Pres. 1,4; Class Sec. 2 SUSAN DENISE T1IRCX ;KMORTON Band 1,2, 3,4fcStage Band 2,3,4; Honor Band 4; Girls' Glee 1,2; Mixed,XJhorus 1,2, Volleyball 1. Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Class Play 3: Prom Server 1 Usher 3 SUSAN JEAN TWOREK Xirls’.Glee 1,2,3: Girls’ Track 1; PepClub 1,2, 3,4. FHA 4 MARY JO WIESKMAN Band 1,2, 3,4; Band.Council 2; Hono; Band 3,4: Girls’ Glee 1: Volleyball 3; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4;% Pep Club Pres. 4 . Cheerleader ; MIKE Staff Editor 4: Annual Staff 4, Class Play 3,4; Student Council 1; Prom Server 1 JAMES ML WINSLOW Boys' Cheerleader 3; FB Student Manager 1,2; BB Student Manager 1,2; Class Treas. 1; Class Pres. 4 Juniors Look Forward to '77 LeeRay Augustine LuAnn Augustine Allene Baer Dan Bond Rich Boruch Tetesa Campbell DeVon Carlson Greg Cliffords Nedine Draeger Roxanne Gissler Tammi Hiemer John Jarmin Rick Johnson Beth Jones Murray Jones Michael Kaczor Susan Kaczor Jim Klein The junior class of ’76was definitely not a run-of-the-mill class. They were a driving force in the school activities. (Most teachers will agree that they were driven up the wall by experts.) The juniors were again responsible for the Jr.-Sr. Prom. Their hardwork and determination enabled them to produce a memorable prom. They began their class activities with their controversial class play A THURBER CARNIVAL. This was directed by Miss Jacqueline Jonas. The class sponsors: Mrs. Norton, Miss Waldman and Mr. Valentine gave their added touches in all activities the juniors undertook. CLASS OFFICERS: Top-President: Roxanne Gissler, Treasurer: Brad Lamb; Bottom-Vice-President: Cindy Schott and Secretary: Sue Yungdahl Ufl' ■■ 18 Brad Lamb Stanley Lamb Reggi Mentink Bill Monroe Jayne Nelson Bonnie Noble Steve Peterson Patti Roehrs Dale Runquist Gaylen Schmoker Cindy Schott Mark Schott Russell Sigler Ann Thornton Peggy Tindall Susie Wyman 19 CLASS OFFICERS: Vice President: Todd Hiemer; Treasurer-. Darla Ster-up-. Secretary-. Patty Lisko and President: John Heindryckx. Enthusiasum Sparks Sophomores Cheryl Johansen Kelley Johansen Amy Johnson Ray Johnson Patty Lisko Carl Mangelsen Kim Boden Debbie Bryan Pam Bryan Scott Conkling Judy Gabel Amy Graham Jamie Graham John Heindryckx Janet Hiemer Jill Hiemer Todd Hiemer Sonia Ienn 20 Russell Miller Melanie Oquist Brenda Peterson Phyllis Potter Randy Reese Jon Richards Neal Roehrs JoAnn Schacher Carmen Schott Pat Schott Sheryl Schott Deanna Scott Scot Sipes Paula Smith Jean Soukup Darla Sterup Karen Sterup Kenneth Tworek Dan Watts Peggy Watts Rick Watts Janet Wieseman Enthused about the coming year, the class of 78 had a bake sale in the fall, followed by concession stands and the annual pancake feed. In the freshmen-sophomore tournaments at Genoa, Osceola was proud to bring home the first place trophy. Also, Nelson Tavares, a foreign exchange student from Brazil, left for home on January 27 after an exciting fun-filled year at OHS. 21 Nancy Asche Dana Augustine Shari Augustine Sara Bender George Boruch Alan Bryan Brenda Bryan Delores Cemper Barbie Cerny Cathy Cerny Doug Coffin Lori Coffin Freshmen Become Involved Steve Davis Leona Flatt Sam Flatt Denise Gabriel Connie Girard Bob Grossnicklaus Joan Hayes Paul Hennings Sherri Jinright Tammy Johansen Tim Johansen Deraid Johnson The new school building held many surprises for all, but especially for freshmen, like Steve Davis. 22 This year the freshmen entered the halls of OHS not as the terrified teeny-boppers of the past, but as an unmoveable force. This was due largely to the restriction of the traditional freshmen initiations. The freshmen class has become involved in many activities including vocal music, band, pep club, dramatics, and sports. The freshmen basketball team won their game with Columbus, and with the help of the sophomores were able to capture first place at the Sophomore-Freshmen tournament. The volleyball girls had a 2-3 record. The 47 freshmen are all anxiously and eagerly looking forward to the three more exciting years at OHS. Mr. Marquart and Mr. Schaeffer acted as sponsers for the class. Judy Kucera Janna Marsh Julie Meister Glenn Miller Jimmy Monroe Bernadine Nitsch Rick Nordstrom Joni Ransom Sue Rempe Kelli Soli Kim Stromberg Duane Tonniges Joyce VanHoosen Mike Vcelik Scott Watts Greg Wieseman Lyndon Wieseman Terome Zelasney 23 Tim Bachenberg Lisa Davis Patricia Ienn Diane Kreis Lesa Peterson Melinda Peterson Scott Richards Judy Schott Teresa Shepard Rosemary Sigler Debbie Baer Corey Becker Nancy Boden Karen Bohannon Corky Cliffords Linda Draeger Murray Dunn Jack Gabel Joe Graham Tim Hofbauer Leann Johansen Debbie Johnson Lisa Johnston Debbie Jones Pat Kresha Nancy Kucera Ron Leimser Nancy Lemp Edith Moore Brenda Peterson 8th Graders Gain Experience Betty Robinson Gene Schacher Carla Schott Doug Sterup Alan Strong Vicki Thornton John Walford Tracy Walgren LuAnne Watts Robbie Watts Marge Winslow Teresa Wozny Cathy Coffin Danny Hayes Tami Hofbauer Krissy Johnson Charles Kaczor Jeff Kuhnel John Lux Nancy Mangelsen Lori Marsh Donna McGimpsey Sheila Boden Michael Bryan Steve Bryan Joel Carlson Teresa Cerveny Kathy Dittmer Troy Dowling Joyce Gabel Carrie Gabriel Jane Jarmin Brian Jinright Andy Johansen Linda Longnecker Stephanie Longnecker 7th Graders Start Anew Debbie Neujahr Bonnie Nitsch Greg Rempe Dean Runquist Morris Schmoker Bobby Schoonover Karen Schoonover Beverly Schott David Scott Teri Sculley Keith Wiese man Pat Wieseman 25 Foreign Cultures Enter OHS In this past school year, we have been privileged to have three students from South America, Two of these were from Brazil--Nelson Tavares from Colatina, Brazil and Simone Ferreira from Salvador, Brazil, while Patricia CarUzares was from nearby Loja, Equador. While one may have thought this could cause grande” communication barriers, these three fit right in with the students at OHS. Toward the end of the year we found that Patricia knew all the recent slang and Simone was the ideal student all teachers look forward to having, but few actually get. Of course, we will always remember Nelson, who at the end of his stay in Osceola in January, turned out to be just as normal as the rest of us. We’re sure that when these students went back to their home countries, they had a variety of new and exciting experiences to remember. Top: Patricia Canizares; Bottom Right: Nelson Tavares; Bottom Left: Simone Ferreira. 26 mm Band Undergoes Reorganization STANDING: Allene Baer KNEELING: Darla Sterup, Teresa Campbell, LuAnn Augustine The 1975 marching season started with many early morning practices. The first event attended by the O ,H ,S. band was the Harvest of Harmony parade and contest. The band received an excellent rating. At the Columbus Days parade, the band won the third place trophy. Pershing was the last marching event. A fair rating was received. The routine began with the band marching onto the field to the tune Another Op'nin , Another Show. Everything's Coming Up Roses formed with moving triangles came next. The band then went into a series of maneuvers playing St. James Infirmary. After the maneuvers, a block band was formed to the song A Wonderful Day Like Today, and the band marched off the field. BAND REPRESENTATIVES: Freshmen-C. Cemy, T. Kresha; Sophomores- M.Oquist, N. Roehrs; Juniors- A. Thompton. M. Jones: Seniors- S. Bryan, D. Herrmann, C. Kresha. Chris Kresha was Osceola's queen candidate for Harvest of Harmony. All the diligent work finally paid off. The band received a much earned superior rating at District Music Contest. A spring band concert provided experience and practice on many musical numbers which included the contest numbers, Festivo and Kentucky 1800 . Stage band was very busy this year. They participated in a Shelby Stage Band Clinic and returned with a superior trophy. A light concert was a new event for the stage band. Projected home movies and colored lights added to the concert itself. Soloists and small groups also did very well this year. Receiving superior ratings were the drum quintet and flute soloist, Ann Thornton. Receiving excellent ratings were the flute duet, flute trio, and trumpet soloist, Dave Herrmann. District Music Contest was a good learning experience; Osceola presented itself well and is extremely proud of all its participants. STAGE BAND: Standing left: Peggy Tindall, Jamie Graham, Dave Herrmann, DeVon Carlson, Vicki Kucera, Sue Throckmorton, Murray Jones, Rick Johnson, Paul Hennings, Janet Hiemer, Carla Schott, Rob Sterup; Seated: Amy Graham, Connie Girard, Jayne Nelson, Kim Bo-den, Scott Richards, and Judy Kucera. 30 Small Groups Do Well at Contest FLUTE DUET: Chris Kresha, Irene Davis INSTRUMENTAL SOLOS: Dave Herrmann, Ann Tho DRUM QUINTET: Top: Jamie Graham, and Melanie Oquist; FLUTE TRIO: From left: Sue Yungdahl, Roxanne Gi Seated: Peggy Tindall, Amy Johnson; Floor: Peggy Watts and Ann Thornton 31 Vocal Groups Singing Along MIXED CHORUS: Back row left to right: L. Wieseman, D. Tonniges, T. Kresha, J. Winslow, T. Campbell, I. Davis, V. Augustine, S. Bryan, S. Augustine, B. Nitsch, J. Schacher, C. Schott, R. Gissler; Third row: R. Hayes, R. Sterup, M. Schott, A. Bryan, Ji. Hiemer, A. Johnson, P. Roehrs, C. Kresha, M. Wieseman, P. Watts, J. Kucera Second row: R. Johnson, D. Peterson, S. Davis, M. Jones, L. Coffin, C. Cerny, C. Girard, P. Tindall, L. Augustine, T. Hiemer, D. Gabriel; Front row: R. Nordstrom, S. Watts, D. Carlson, R. Watts, N. Asche, J. Hayes, D. Sterup, P. Marak, B. Cerny, S. Rempe BOYS GLEE: Back row left to right: D. Runquist, A. Bryan, D. Tonniges, L. Wieseman, D. Peterson, K. Rodene, R. Watts; Front row: R. Nordstrom, M. Jones, S. Davis, J. Heindryckx, T. Kresha, S. Watts GIRLS GLEE SOPRANO I: top left: S. Wyman, T. Campbell, I. Davis, M. Potter, S. Bryan, J. Marsh; middle: J. Hayes, L. Coffin, C. Cerny, T. Johansen, A. Johnson, J. Hiemer; front: S. Rempe, J. Soukup, B. Cemy GIRLS GLEE ALTO: top left: T. Becker, D. Cemper, B. Bryan, C. Schott, D. Bryan, P. Smith, P. Potter, R. Gissler, T. Hiemer; middle: D. Gabriel, J. Jacobsen, B. Noble, L. Augustine, P. Roehrs, P. Watts, J. VanHoosen; front: P. Marak, K. Soli, P. Lisko, M. Wieseman, S. Bender, J. Ransom GIRLS GLEE SOPRANO II: top left: P. Bryan, S. Augustine, J. Kucera, B. Nitsch, B. Peterson, D. Sterup; middle: N. Asche, P. Tindall, J. Schacher, J. Miester, C. Kresha, C. Girard; front: S. Schott, K. Stromberg, K. Boden 33 Small Groups Sing Out Strong TRIPLE TRIO: Back left to right: L. Augustine, A. Johnson, C. Kresha, B. Peterson, C. Cerny, J. Hayes, D. Gabriel; Seated on floor: D. Ster-up, B. Jones; Seated at piano: Accompanist, S. Davis. During the 1975-76 school year, the vocal groups presented three concerts: a Christmas concert, pre-contest concert, and spring concert. At District music contest at Columbus Platte College, all groups received superior or excellent ratings. Superior ratings went to vocal soloist, DeVon Carlson and piano soloist, Judy Ku-cera. Excellent ratings went to the mixed chorus; girls glee; triple trio; girls trio; vocal soloists, Susie Bryan and Peggy Watts; and piano soloist, Lori Coffin. 34 VOCAL SOLOISTS: S. Bryan, D. Carlson, P. Watts GIRLS TRIO: Top: Darla Sterup and Peggy Watts; Seated on floor; Lori Coffin 35 SWING CHOIR: Standing: Tony Kresha, DeVon Carlson, Duane Tonniges, Lyndon Wieseman, Rick Johnson, Steve Davis, Rick Watts, Murray Jones, Scott Watts, Rick Nordstrom Seated middle: Susie Bryan, Debbie Bryan, Teresa Campbell, Tammi Hiemer; Seated front: JoAnn Schacher, Jean Soukup, Peggy Watts, Judy Kucera, Jill Hiemer, Peggy Tindall, Lori Coffin Choir Swings Into Action The Swing Choir was reorganized this year. It had a late start but finally got together in February. The members consisted of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors instead of having the members all from one class. New outfits and new songs started the Swing Choir going. As well as singing in the regular vocal concerts, they sang for graduation, and several events around the community, and even traveled to Stromsburg. Swing Choir was very busy this year and all but two of the members will return next year. 36 FHA Stirs Things Up Above From Left: LuAnn Augustine, Judy Gabel, Sonia Ienn, Pam Bryan, Amy Johnson, Amy Graham, Sue Schmoker, Jane Gabel, Carmen Schott Below From Left: Melanie Oquist, Darla Sterup, Jamie Graham, Becky Reese, and Mrs. Norton, sponsor. The FHA has been very busy this year with a lot of projects. During basketball season they held a cake raffle which brought in money for their club. During National FHA Week they did different things each day such as: wearing an apron, carrying a doll or stuffed animal, or even rolling up pant legs to show off crazy socks. The girls also sponsored films--I'M PREGNANT AND SEVENTEEN THE GYNECOLOGICAL EXAMINATION and VENEREAL DISEASE. The films were shown to the high school girls and were very educational. At Left: Darla Sterup—Treasurer; Jamie Graham--Vice President; Melanie Oquist—Secretary; and Becky Reese--President. 37 Honor Society Returns The Osceola Chapter of the National Society was reactivated this year by our new guidance counselor, Royce Schaeffer. The students were selected on the basis of scholarship, service, leadership, and character by a faculty council. Thirteen members made up the organization and the four seniors all received offices. Chris Kresha was elected president; Dave Herrmann, vice-president; Vicki Augustine, secretary; and Susie Bryan, treasurer. Some of the members explained to the sixth grade class the high school activities and what to expect in the first year of high school life. Members pictured are (left to right) Dave Herrmann, Peggy Tindall, Roxanne Gissler, Sue Yungdahl, Rick Johnson, DeVon Carlson, Vicki Augustine, Chris Kresha, Mr. Royce Schaeffer, Cindy Schott, Susie Bryan, Jayne Nelson, Beth Jones, and Paula Smith. Student Council Keeps Things Going The student council is composed of students that are elected from each class. Three students are selected from the senior class, and two from the junior, sophomore, and freshman classes. The student council's purpose is to promote understanding between the student body and the faculty. This year the council hosted a sweetheart dance in February, with Blackberry Winter providing the music. At the last home game of the basketlall season, the council held a cake raffle. Top: Reggi Mentink, Dave Herrmann, Susie Bryan Standing: Deraid Johnson, Kim Stromberg, Ann Thompton, Kelley Johansen, Phyllis Potter Sitting: Larry Theis Not Pictured: Denise Snodgrass 38 Dramatics Students Excel The most successful dramatics group to ever come out of OHS made excellent showings in everything they participated in this year. The team managed to capture third place in conference competition. This was the highest ranking that an OHS dramatics team has achieved in recent history. In district action seven people qualified for state competition which was held at Kearney State College. Making the journey to Kearney were the Oral Interpretation of Drama team, After Dinner Speaker Roxanne Gissler, and Lori Coffin in Poetry Interpretation. Pictured left to right, standing: Melanie Oquist, Rick Watts, Susie Bryan, Derald Johnson, Roxanne Gissler; kneeling: Doug Peterson, Joyce Jacobsen, Paula Smith, Lyndon Wieseman; seated: Teresa Campbell, Darla Sterup, Carmen Schott, Peggy Watts, Beth Jones; seated front: Mrs. Scheele and Lori Coffin State Participants: Back row—Rick Watts, Derald Johnson, Lori Coffin, Lyndon Wieseman, Doug Peterson; Front row --Roxanne Gissler and Beth Jones One-Act Play: Back row--Lori Coffin, Melanie Oquist; Front row—Peggy Watts, Paula Smith, Roxanne Gissler 39 Pep Club Complements Teams PEP CLUB OFFICERS: President, Mary Jo Wieseman; Vice-President, Joyce Jacobsen; Secretary, Tammi Hiemer; Treasurer, Teresa Campbell. 40 B-Team Cheerleaders: Sheryl Schott and Jean Soukup. Varsity Cheerleader.- Peg Tindall (WJ VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Jayne Nelson, Susie Wyman, Marilyn Potter, Peggy Tindall, and Vicki Augustine. The 1975-76 athletic teams were enthusiastically supported by 63 pep club members. The organization was sponsored by Marcia Chapman and Jean Peterson. New ideas were experimented with this year in hopes that the organization would remain energetic and spirited. The girls were involved in several activities, including a bake sale, the selling of clickers, sponsoring the Homecoming Dance, and cheer-leading and mascot tryouts. During the first part of April the pep club was busy planning and preparing for the annual Athletic Banquet. The main speaker at the event was Randy York, Sports Editor of the LINCOLN JOURNAL AND STAR. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Jean Soukup, Melanie Oquist, Sheryl Schott, and Peggy Watts. a SENIOR PEP CLUB MEMBERS: Top: Pam Marak, First Row L to R: Marilyn Potter, Vicki Augustine, Second Row: Irene Davis, Becky Reese, Susie Bryan, Third Row: Patricia Canizares, Chris Kresha, Susan Tworek, Mary Jo Wieseman, Fourth Row: Denise Snodgrass, Jane Gabel, Joyce Jacobsen, Sue Throckmorton, Susan Schmoker. 41 Activities Highlight O Club Year Top row L to R: L. Augustine, R. Johnson, R. Sterup, D, Bond, M. Schott, D. Herrmann, M. Smith. Second row L to R: V. Augustine, J. Nelson, T. Hiemer, V. Kucera, S. Schott, K. Boden, D. Carlson, R. Hayes. Bottom row L to R: D. Watts, D. Runquist, S. Peterson, C. Mangelsen, J. Zelasney, J. Heindryckx. The O Club was organized in 1975 for the purpose of uniting the letter members of the athletic teams in hope of promoting a better athletic program for the school. The organization has generated spirit within the school and the club has started raising money to be applied to something that will be a benefit to all of the athletic teams. Council members and the sport they represent are: Vicki Kucera, volleyball; Rob Sterup, basketball; Rich Hayes, football; Lee Ray Augustine, wrestling; Dan Bond, boys' track; and Vicki Augustine, girls' track. Standing: T. Christensen, J. Jonas. Seated: L. Johnson, P. Chapman, J. Habben. 42 School Journal Renamed MIKE Standing from left to right: Buddy Mautz, Tammy Becker, Patty McGimpsey, Rob Sterup, and Rich Hayes Seated: Becky Reese and Kevin Marsh Below standing: Ron Jones, Doug Peterson, Roxanne Gissler, and Teresa Campbell Seated: Mike Smith and Allene Baer Seated on floor: Mary Jo Wieseman and Joyce Jacobsen Not Pictured: Irene Davis and sponsor, Mrs. Scheele. In the beginning, they never knew it would be like that. The haunting headlines, the blank pages of layout sheets, and worst of all Mrs. Scheele's frenzied look as the deadline date drew near for this year's crew of reporters--formally known as the MIKE staff. The journalism class the first semester had to meet these so-called terrors head-on and bring out a paper with the 'mark of approval from every supposedly normal high school student. THE CLOCKWORK ORANGE title for the paper just didn't appeal to them so the name was changed back to THE MIKE. No more nervous break downs for these people the second semester because all staff members volunteered for the staff the second semester. Members of the MIKE staff were: Editor—Mary Jo Wieseman, Copy Editors--Irene Davis and Roxanne Gissler, Photographer--Teresa Campbell, Business Manager--Doug Peterson, staff writers--Allene Baer, Tammy Becker, Rich Hayes, Ron Jones, Kevin Marsh, Buddy Mautz, Joyce Jacobsen, Patty McGimpsey, Mike Smith, Rob Sterup, Becky Reese and Advisor--Rebecca Scheele. Diligent Work Pays Off ANNUAL STAFF: Top: Mrs. Scheele and Rob Sterup; Middle-. Editor Vicki Augustine, Chris Kresha, Mary Jo Wieseman, Susie Bryan, Paula Smith, Pam Bryan, Melanie Oquist, Tammi Hiemer; Front: Roxanne Gissler, Teresa Campbell, Doug Peterson, Peggy Tindall. The annual staff once again was forced to prove itself in areas of stamina, working ability, and imagination, as they were faced with the gargantuan problem of producing the 1975-1976 annual. Hours of tension caused by Mrs. Scheele’s glaring looks, were relieved only by occasional distractions ranging from classic headlines like Pep Club Peaks at Mid-Season to comic sketches of the advisor eating in front of her starved staff. However, the annual progressed and finally materialized in the form you see it today. In spite of misisng a few deadlines, the annual finally made its appearance. One added bonus to this year’s staff was the introduction of an honorary member, Irene Davis. She was known by all as an asset to the staff. 44 Juniors Present THURBER'S CARNIVAL Miss Jackie Jonas, with the help of Dot Snesrud, Roxie Vidlak, and Deb Ehmen, successfully directed the junior class play. The play, A THUR-BER CARNIVAL, was a collection of short stories by James Thurber. The comical play was well performed and provided an entertaining evening. This December production involved 24 class members, and netted a profit of $272. Innocent or Guilty? In April the seniors gave their annual class play. The production under the direction of Allan Marquart was TWELVE ANGRY JURORS. Fifteen members of the class held parts in the play which was termed a success. The play was a dramatic jury scene which revealed conflicts of emotions and ideas centering around the process of reaching a verdict. 45 Victory HOMECOMING ROYALTY: Mike Smith, Pam Marak, Dave Herrmann, Chris Kresha, Dana Marquart, Kari Cemy, Vicki Augustine, Rich Hayes, Rob Sterup and Marilyn Potter HOMECOMING DANCE: Denise Snodgrass, Doug Peterson, Kim Boden and Reggi Mentink CROWN BEARER AND FLOWER GIRL: Dana Marquart and Kari Cemy 46 Sparks Homecoming Homecoming festivities were highlighted by a 19-14 victory over the Silver Creek Tigers on October 17, 1975. The half-time show began with the traditional formation of a heart by the Osceola High School Band. Crowned as King and Queen within the heart were Rich Hayes and Vicki Augustine. First attendants were Dave Herrmann and Chris Kresha; second attendants were Mike Smith and Pam Marak; third attendants were Rob Sterup and Marilyn Potter. Music was provided by WHALE at the dance following the game. The gym was imaginatively decorated by the juniors using the theme, We may never pass this way again. ” 47 THE JUNIOR CLASS To The Senior Class of 1976 of OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL May all the joy of each new day presents Greet you with the rising sun, “-7 ? Mte Jood Ofd Summertime And may it wrap you close around Music by Until the day is done. HITCHCOCK ROAD BAND Saturday evening Gail Elder James May eighth from Nineteen hundred and seventy-six e Class of 1977 The prom this year was entitled In the Good Old Summertime . The juniors spent hour after hour preparing for the event. The gym was decorated in springtime colors of dark green, light green, yellow, and the ceiling was a light blue. There were murals on both sides of the gym, but the highlight was the summerhouse in the middle. The stairway to the floor was a white arbor decorated with pink roses. The servers (far right) provided the entertainment for the banquet. The servers were as follows: Jerome Zelasney, Deraid Johnson, Duane Tonniges, Scott Watts, Lyndon Wieseman, George Boruch, Denise Gabriel, Connie Girard, Cathy Cerny, Lori Coffin, Joan Hayes, and Kim Stromberg. The music for the evening was provided by Hitchcock Road Band. In the Good Old Summertime The Final Step On the evening of May 20, 1976, thirty-one seniors were graduated from Osceola High School. The graduates were led to their seats of honor by head ushers Peggy Tindall and Mark Schott. Salutatorian Vicki Augustine and Valedictorian Chris Kresha presented speeches providing encouragement to their classmates, and showing their appreciation to their teachers and friends. The guest speaker Ronald G. Joekel, Associate Dean at the Teachers' College at U. N. -L., emphasized to the class striving to be the best and working for the top. The music for the evening was provided by Susie Bryan who sang the theme from MAHOGANY and the swing choir sang Comer of the Sky. “ After the presentation of diplomas, the class of 1976 marched out to the sounds of Tubular Bells. Back Row: D. Bond, M. Smith, R. Hayes, R. Sterup, D. Richards, S. Conkling, L. Augustine, Mu. Jones, R. Watts Herrmann, Ri. Johnson. N. Roehrs, Student Managers: G. Boruch and Ra. Johnson Third Row: Asst. Coaches: D. Valentine, and J. Habben, Front Row: Student Manager: P. Schott, K. Johansen, D. R. Reese, T. Hiemer, M ,. Schott, D. Carlson, D. Watts, Tonniges, Ma. Jones, A. Bryan, T. Johansen, M. Klaus, J. Heindryckx, G. Wiesman, T. Kresha, Head Coach; R. Nordstrom, S. Watts, K. Tworak, S. Davis, D. August- P. Chapman. ine, N. Tavares Second Row: D. Coffin, D. Johnson, L. Wieseman, J. Young Team Spirited VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY Osceola -15 14-Genoa Osceola - 6 47 -Stromsburg Osceola- 2 0-Cedar Rapids Osceola-15 12-Clarks Osceola- 0 6-Stromsburg Osceola -20 14 -Polk Osceola-14 20-Fullerton Osceola -13 2-Palmer ALL-CONFERENCE Osceola -12 37-Henderson Osceola -19 14-Silver Creek Dave Herrmann Osceola- 8 32-Polk Mark Schott Osceola- 6 30-Clarks 52 SENIOR LETTERMEN: Mike Smith, Rob Sterup, Rich Hayes, and Dave Herrmann. Hampered by a lack of experience, Osceola nonetheless posted a credible 4-5 season mark. The Bulldogs came close on several of their losses, and were only a few crucial plays away from an even better record. Rushing offense was the name of the Bulldog's game, as they utilized the wishbone attack to rack up an average of 195 yards rushing per game, with a high of 404 yards. An inexperienced defensive unit hindered the Bulldog's efforts, but the defensive secondary still managed to extend their streak of games, not allowing a touchdown pass, to 18, before it was snapped at Henderson. Osceola defeated eventual division champ Genoa, 15-14, in the season's first game, and the Bulldogs became one of the few teams to score on their very first play of the season, as Rich Hayes went 35 yards around left end. Dave Herrmann and Mark Schott represented Osceola on the All-Conference team, Dave being tabbed at offensive guard and Mark at linebacker. 53 Varsity: S. Bryan, V. Kucera, V. Augustine, T. Hiemer Mrs. Christensen, J. Nelson, T. Campbell, S. Wyman, S. Yungdahl, and A . Thompton Young Team Meets Challenges Osceola 2 0 2 2 2 1 2 0 1 0 1 SEASONAL RECORD Clarks Cedar Rapids Genoa Silver Creek Stromsburg Fullerton Stromsburg Tournament Silver Creek Bradshaw Columbus Lakeview Conference Tournament Stromsburg District Tournament Stromsburg 54 Senior Letter Winners: Vicki Augustine, Vicki Kucera, and Susie Bryan. The volleyball team started their season with only one returning letterwoman. Through many hours of hard work and determination, along with the coaching ability of Teresa Christensen, the team opened with an over-whelming victory over Clarks. The season ended with a record of 5-6. Vicki Augustine and Vicki Kucera were chosen for the A11-Conference team with Jayne Nelson being named for the Honorable Mention. The junior varsity ended with a 4-2 record the the freshmen finished with a 2-3 record. JUNIOR VARSITY: Top Row L to R: J. Gabel, C. Schott, M. Oquist, Second Row . J. Wieseman, J. Soukup, S. Schott, B. Peterson, Standing: S. Yungdahl, P. Smith, R. Gissler, D. Bryan, Kneeling: A. Thornton and Student Manager J. Graham Experience Gained for Future FRESHMAN TEAM: Standing: K. Stromberg, C. Girard, J. Meister, T. Johansen, C. Cemy, K. Soli, J. Marsh, S. Bender, B. Cerny, Seated: N. Asche, B. Bryan, S. Augustine, L. Coffin, J. Hayes, D. Gabriel 55 VARSITY: Ass t Coach Chapman, D. Carlson, M. Schott, D. Herrmann, R. Mentink, D. Peterson, R. Sterup, T. Hiemer, R. Hayes, Jo. Zelasney, Coach Johnson Team Shows Pride Osceola SEASON Opponent 55 East Butler 57 70 Shelby 65 52 Stromsburg 49 57 Silver Creek 60 51 Friend 68 60 Wahoo Neuman 77 44 Sutton 61 88 Cedar Rapids 59 49 Fullerton 67 55 Clarks 65 43 Polk 47 45 Genoa 63 72 Henderson 69 57 St. Edward 65 76 Holiday Tournament Palmer 69 57 Wolbach 58 67 Conference Tourney Cedar Rapids 56 78 Genoa 67 48 Polk 51 48 Stromsburg 72 54 District Tourney Shelby 57 STUDENT MANAGERS: Scott Watts, Pat Schott, John Heindryckx 56 JUNIOR VARSITY: Back row left to right: Coach Chapman, D. Johnson, L. Wieseman, S. Sipes, R. Miller, T. Hiemer, M. Vcelik; Front row: Je. Zelas-ney, N. Roehrs, M. Klaus, S. Davis, K. Johansen, R. Nordstrom The OHS basketball team suffered a disappointing season in 75-'76, as a combination of inexperience and lack of height hurt them. Included in the Bulldogs 7-14 season were numerous close games, 7 losses being by 5 points or less. Highlights of the season were a second place finish in the Holiday tourney and a fourth place finish in the Conference tourney. First team All-Conference honors went to senior Rob Ster-up while junior John Zelasney gained second team honors and senior Rich Hayes received honorable mention. SENIOR LETTERMEN: Top: Rich Hayes and Rob Sterup; Bottom: Doug Peterson and Dave Herrmann 57 Back Row: Coach Habben, Greg Cliffords, Duane Tonniges, Rick Johnson, Mike Smith, Russ Sigler Front Row: Student Manager—Glenn Miller, Dale Runquist, Carl Mangelsen, LeeRay Augustine, Rick Watts, Ray Johnson Wrestlers Send Three to State The biggest opponent the wrestling team faced this year was the forfeit. In almost all dual meets the team forfeited at least three weight classes, and in one match they had to surrender five. Mike Smith was the only senior to come back out of the five returning lettermen, which meant that there would be a lot of inexperience on the mat. Despite all these pitfalls, the young team led by Coach Jon Habben, was able to post a respectable 4-7 dual season record. Ray Johnson, Dale Runquist and Rick Johnson went to the state tournaments. Rick was able to tie for fifth place. End of the season recognitions went to Rick Johnson, Most Valuable Wrestler and Honorary Team Captain; Ray Johnson, Most Improved Wrestler; and Greg Cliffords was given the All Hustle Award. STATE PARTICIPANTS: Dale Run-quist, Rick Johnson, Ray Johnson SENIOR LETTERMAN: Mike Smith SEASONAL RECORD Duals Osceola-39 Osceola-15 Osceola-18 Osceola-35 Osceola-17 Osceola -21 Osceola-25 Osceola-12 Osceola-38 Osceola-21 Osceola-32 23-Columbus Lakeview 42-David City Aquinas 51-Friend 21-Fullerton 40-Clarks 40-Stromsburg 39-Palmer 48-David City 23-Stromsburg 36-East Butler 30-St. Edward Tournaments Clarks Inv. 42 pts. 9th of 12 St. Edward Inv. 53i pts. 6th of 8 Stromsburg Inv. 43 pts. 7th of 8 Goldenrod Tourney 594 P . 4th of 6 District D-l 50£ pts. 8th of 14 State 7 pts. 26th of 56 STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: P. Tindall, T. Hiemer, V. Kucera, J. Nelson, and Coach Jonas KNEELING: S. Rempe, J. Hayes, C. Cerny, B. Nitsch, J. VanHoosen, B. Cemy, and J. Ransom SEATED: S. Schott, P. Smith, P. Bryan, B. Peterson, and A. Graham Girls Run Away with Three Trophies The girls’ track team followed its precedent set over the years by winning all but one meet and bringing home three trophies. This group of 15 girls, coached by Jackie Jonas, added two first place trophies to the trophy case. These were from the Polk County track meet and the Fullerton Relays. They also won a runner-up trophy at the Conference meet held at Columbus. The District track meet proved to be an exciting event with Osceola placing seventh and sending Bemadine Nitsch to the State track meet in the 880 and the mile. As a young team, with many of its runners freshmen, the members gained much needed experience. All are looking forward to the 1977 track season with optimism. 60 SENIOR LETTER WINNER: Vicki Kucera Team Shows Dedication Twenty energetic boys became involved with the track season in 1976. The team was coached by Pete Chapman and Williard Jensen. During the season the team participated in eight track meets consisting of triangulars and invitationals. The highlight of the season was the winning of the Shelby-Silver Creek Triangular. The year became a building year for the team. Sixteen boys lettered with 14 returning in 1977. SENIOR LETTERMEN: Rich Hayes and Dave Herrmann Back left to right: Coach Chapman, D. Carlson, D. Bond, R. Hayes, D. Herrmann, G. Cliffords, Jo. Zelasney, R. Watts, Coach Jensen; Middle: D. Tonniges, T. Johnson, S. Sipes, R. Miller, L. Wieseman, A. Bryan, R. Reese; Front: Je. Zelasney, G. Wieseman, J. Heindryckx, D. Watts, T. Johansen, G. Boruch 61 Patrons Arloa's Big Bee Feeds Bryan Milling Cengas COOP Oil First National Bank Gambles Gary's Plumbing and Heating Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home Lewis Service Station Malek's Service Station Marak Hardware McDonald's Red and White Nahrstedt's Osceola Hotel and Barber Shop Osceola Implement Osceola Veterinary Hospital Polk County Clinic Clarence Davis, Jr. M.D. Subhash Sood, M.D. Redwood Motel and Farm Bureau Insurance Tonniges Chevrolet w if Hf Imr : I can’t light no more of y All my picturS cefn t | ---— I'm growing tired and time stands still before me Frozen here on the ladder of my life. Don't let the sun go down on me Although I search myself, it's always someone else I sec I’d just allow a fragment of your life to wander free But losing everything is like the sun going down on me. --Lyrics of Elton John and Bemie Taupin 64