Osceola High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Osceola, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1978 volume:

MAKING OUR DRliAMS COME TRUE We're gonna do it! Give us any chance, we'll take it. Read us any rule, we'll break it. We're gonna make our dreams come true. Doin' it our way. Nothing's gonna turn us back now, Straight ahead and on the track now. We’re gonna make our dijeams cony rue. iNcatet-heard the watthuHB This time there’s no stooping us. We're'tsi nna do_Tfc . I OrT™ fail Gimbel NIHUU.S Faculty Administration: Superintendent—Kenneth E. Sipes, Principal-Michael Burger, Elementary Principal-Don Cook, Secretary— Louise Wheeler. Faculty Offers New Courses Last year there was a North Central Evaluation done on the school. This evaluation, completed every ten years, is a measurement of the needs and potential of the total school system. The evaluators stated that the curriculum was, in essence, good but could be improved through more deliberate evaluation and planning of the K-12 program. As a result of this self-study, several new ideas have been introduced for ’77-’78. The schedule is more flexible this year as compared to the years before because of the variety of classes offered. World of Work, Drama, Writing Lab, Anatomy, and others were all new classes added to this year’s curriculum. The addition of these classes now makes it possible for the students to be more selective, and they can include more classes of their own preference. Guidance Counselor: Royce Schaeffer. 6 Physical Education: Peter Chapman and Cheryl McKeag. Vocational Arts: Charles Hayes, Audrey Schropfer, and Dean Heine. Language Arts: Allen Marquart, Larry Theis, Marcia Chapman, and Ruth Ann Culton. Music: Stephen Smolik and Alan Strong. Art and Social Sciences: Cecile Waldman and Jon Habben. Math and Science: Jean Peterson, Willard Jensen, David Bowman, Donald Andelt, and Dennis Valentine. 8 School Board: Standing: Louis Monson, Vernon Kuhnel; Seated: Duane Jones, Gerald Bryan, and Bob Johansen. Not pictured: Don Yungdahl. Special Education: Evelyn Gissler and Jeff Johnson. 9 Cooks: Elaine Jones, Pat Reisdorff, Winifred Mill, Pat Grossnicklaus, Harriet Peterson, and Linda Larson. Not pictured are: Regina Cerny, Nellie Dawes, and Pat Thayer. Bus Drivers: Henry Galus, Morris Richards, Elaine Tonniges, Bob Gross-nicklaus, and Dean Buffington. Class Officers President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... .... Patrick Schott .. Eric Henderson Jo Ann Schacher .... Neal Roehrs CLASS MOTTO: “As a rule the game of life is worth playing, but the struggle is the prize ' CLASS COLORS ........................Light Blue and Royal Blue CLASS FLOWER..................................... Football Mum Combined Baccalaureate Service And Graduation Exercises OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL Osceola, Nebraska Sunday, May 21, 1978 2:00 P.M. BOARD OF EDUCATION Robert Johansen .................. President Duane Jones ................. Vice President Louise Wheeler ................... Secretary Kenneth E. Sipes...............Treasurer and Superintendent Gerald Bryan ........................ Member Vernon Kuhnel...................... Member Louis Monson ...................... Member Donald Yungdahl.................... Member 12 Valedictorian Paula Smith and Salutatorian JoAnn Schacher. KIMBERLY KAY BODEN Band 1.2,3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Girl’s Glee 1.2,3; Variety Show 4; Basketball 3,4; Track I; Volleyball I; Pep Club I, 2,3: O-Club 1,2; Mike Staff 4; Annual Staff 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Harvest of Harmony 2nd Runner Up 4; Usher 3; Class Treas. 3; Honor Society Treas. 4; Honor Band 2,3,4; Mike Staff Editor 4. SCOTT ALLEN CONKLING Football 1,2,3,4: Wrestling Student Manager 3,4; Mike Staff 3; Student Council 3,4; Boy’s State Alternate 3; Prom Server I: March of Dimes King 4; All Conference Football 4. PAMELA ARLENE BRYAN Band 1,2; Girl’s Glee 1,2,3,4: Mixed Chorus 4: Basketball 4; Track 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2,3: O-Club 4: FHA 1,2,4 Annual Staff 2,3,4: National Honor Society 4; Volleyball 1,4. JUDITH ANN GABEL Band I; Girl's Glee 1; Track I; Volleyball 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2; FHA 1,2,4; Mike Staff 3; Class Play 3; Prom Server I -.Co-Editor Mike Staff 3; Statistician 3,4. DEBRA ELAYNE BRYAN Band 1,2,3,4; Girl’s Glee 1,2,3,4, Mixed Chorus 3,4; Swing Choir 2,3,4; Honor Choir 3,4: Musical 3; Variety Show 4; Volleyball 1,2,3; Pep Club 1, 2,3,4; Class Plays 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Spanish Club 4: Spanish Club Pres. 4; Volleyball Student Manager 4; Honor Band 3,4. 13 AMY MARIE GRAHAM Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Musical 3; Track 1,2; Volleyball 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Mike Staff 4; Class Plays 4; FHA Vice-Pres, 3; Basketball Statistician 3,4; Volleyball Statistician 2; Track Statistician 4; Honor Band 3,4; Variety Show 4. ERIC OTTO HENDERSON Benicia, California: Football 1,2; Wrestling 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Osceola Nebraska: Football 3,4; Wrestling 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 4; State Part. Wrestling 4; Class Vice-Pres. 4; All Conf. Football 4: Hon. Men. Conf. Football 3; All-State Football 4. JOHN BRYAN HE1NDRYCKX Boy’s Glee 1,2; Football 2: Basketball 1,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; O-Club 1,2,3,4; Mike Staff 4; Class Plays 3,4; Prom Server 1; Dramatics 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Class Pres. 2; Football Student Manager 1; Basketball Student Manager 2. JAMIE ANN GRAHAM Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Girl’s Glee 4; Musical 3; Variety Show 4; Track 1; Volleyball 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Class Play 3; Student Council 4; Dramatics 3; FHA Vice-Pres. 2; FHA Pres. 3; All Nebraska Band 3; Volleyball Student Manager 2; Drum Quintet 2,3,4; Honor Band 2,3,4. JANET CHRISTINE HIEMER Band 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2; National Honor Society 4; Honor Band 1. u JILL CORINNE HIEMER Band 1,2,3; Girl’s Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Swing Choir 2,3,4; Honor Choir 3,4; Variety Show 4; Volleyball 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; FHA 4. CHERYL ANN JOHANSEN Girl’s Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Triple Tio 4; Volleyball 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Class Play 4; Spanish Club 3; Spanish Club Secretary 3. SONIA RUTH IENN Band 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; O-Club 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Mike Staff 4; FHA Treas. 3; Track 1. KELLEY JAMES JOHANSEN Football 2; Basketball 1,2,4; Student Council 2; National Honor Society 4; Boys State 3; Football Student Manager 1. TODDM. HIEMER Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; O-Club 2,3,4; Mike Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3,4; Student Council 1; Prom Server 1; Head Usher 3; Homecoming Attendant 4; Class Vice-Prcs. 2; Hon. Men. Football 3; All Conf. Football 4; All Area Team Hon. Men. 4; Volleyball Cheerleader 1. 15 AMY YVONNE JOHNSON Band 1,2,3,4; Band Council 3; Girl’s Glee 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Triple Trio 3,4; Honor Choir 2,3; Track 1,2; Volleyball 1,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Varsity Cheerleader 4; FHA 2,3,4; Mike Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Spanish Club 3; FHA Sec. 2; FHA Vice-Pres. 4; National Honor Society Vice-Pres. 4; Honor Band 4; Mike Staff Editor 4; Basketball Statistician 3. RUSSELL RICHARD MILLER Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2; O-Club 3, 4; Class Play 3,4; PATRICIA ANN LISKO Girl’s Glee 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; FHA 4; Mike Staff 4; National Honor Society 4; Class Secretary 2. MELANIE KAY OQUIST Band 1,2,3; Band Council 2; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Jr. Varsity Cheerleader 2; O-Club 3,4; FHA 1, 2,3,4; Mike Staff 4; Annual Staff 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3; Girl’s State Alter. 3; Pront Server 1; Usher 3; Dramatics 2,3; March of Dimes Queen 4; FHA Sec. 2: FHA Pres. 4. RAYMOND C. JOHNSON Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Boy’s Glee 3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; O-Club 2,3,4; Variety Show 4; State Part. Wrestling 2,3,4; Football Student Manager 1,2,3; Football Statistician 4; Band Council 3; Stage Band 3; Mike Staff 4. 16 PHYLLIS POTTER Girl’s Glee 1,2,3; Track 1; Pep Club 1. 2,3; FHA 4; Student Council 2; Prom Server 1. BRENDA SUE PETERSON Band 1,2; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Triple Trio 2,3,4; Track 1, 2; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Class Play 3,4; National Honor Society 4; All Conference Volleyball 4. JON ROSS RICHARD Boy’s Glee 1,2; Football 1,2,3; O-Club 2; Mike Staff 4; Class Play 3; Football Statistician 3,4. RANDAL DEAN REESE Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; O-Club 2,3,4; Mike Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3; Student Council 4; Usher 3; Homecoming King 4; Student Council Pres. 4; All Conference Football 4. NEAL L. ROEHRS Band 1,2,3,4; Band Council 2; Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; O-Club 2; Mike Staff 4; Class Play 3; Usher 3; Class Treas. 4. 17 JO ANN SCHACHER Band 4; Band Council 4; Girl’s Glee 1, 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Swing Choir 2,3,4; Variety Show 4; Basketball 3,4; Track 1; Volleyball 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; O-Club 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Regents Scholarship 4; Usher 3; Homecoming Attendant 4; Class Secretary 1,4; Honor Society Treasurer 4; Drill Team 4; Honor Choir 2,3,4. PATRICK TIMOTHY SCHOTT Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 3,4; Mike Staff 4; Class Play 3,4; Prom Server 1; Usher 3; Band Council 4; Band Council Pres. 4; Class Pres. 4; Honor Band 4. SHERYL KAY SCHOTT Band 1,2; Girl’s Glee 1,2,3; Basketball 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Jr. Varsity Cheerleader 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3,4; O-Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 4; Annual Staff 3; Class Play 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. CARMEN MARY SCHOTT Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 3,4; Girl’s Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Basketball 4; Track 1; Volleyball 1,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; O-Club 4; FHA 1,2,3, 4; Class Play 3; Student Council 3; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 3; FHA Sec. 1: FHA Treas. 4; Basketball Statistician 4; Volleyball Statistician 2. DEANNA RAE SCOTT Spalding Nebraska: Girl’s Glee 1; Pep Club 1; FHA 1; Osceola Nebraska: Mike Staff 4. 18 SCOT DEAN SIPES Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; O-Club 3,4; Annual Staff 3; Class Plays 3,4; National Honor Society 4. PAULA MARIE SMITH Band 1,2,3,4; Girl’s Glee 2,3: Track 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; O-Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 2, 3,4; Class Play 3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Girl’s State 3; Quill and Scroll 3: Dramatics 2,3,4; Majorette 4; Class Pres. 1; National Honor Society Pres. 4; All Conf. Volleyball 4; Honor Band 3,4. JEAN MARIE SOUKUP Girl’s Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3, 4; Swing Choir 2,3,4; Honor Choir 2, 3,4; Variety Show 4; Volleyball 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Jr. Varsity Cheerleader 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3,4; O-Club 3,4; FHA 1; Class Play 3,4; Student Council 1; National Honor Society 3,4; Prom Server 1; Usher 3; Choral Council 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Class Secretary 3; Swing Choir Secretary 4; Track 1; Student Manager 3. DIRK SMETS Belgium 1,2,3: Basketball 4; Coach of Osceola High School Socer Team 4. DARLA JEAN STERUP Band 1,2,3,4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 2,3,4; Twirler 2,3,4; Volleyball 1; Pep Club 1, 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3,4; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; State Speech Participant 4; FHA Treas, 2; FHA Sec. 4; Class Treas. 2; Class Vice. Pres. 3; Girl’s Trio 2; Honor Band 3,4; School Static 4; Basketball Statistician 2; Volleyball Student Manager 1. 19 KAREN MAE STERUP Girl’s Glee 1,2,3; Track 1; Pep Club 1, 2; FHA 4; Basketball Statistician 4. DANIEL MARK WATTS Band 1,2,3; Band Council 1; Boy’s Glee 1; Football 1,2,3; Wrestling 1; Track 1,2; O-Club 1,2,3,4; Mike Staff 4; Class Play 4; Prom Server 1; Class Vice Pres. 1; Honor Band 1. PEGGY LYNN WATTS Band 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 2,3,4; Stage Band 3; Girl’s Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 2,3,4; Honor Choir 2,3,4; Musical 3; Variety Show 4; Volleyball 1,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Jr. Varsity Cheerleader 2; O-Club 4; Mike Staff 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Class Play 4; Prom Server 1; Dramatics 2,3; Choral Council 4; Track 1; All State Chorus (NMEA) 3; State Speech Participant 3; Class President 3; Pep Club Secretary 3; Swing Choir Pres. 4; Volleyball Student Manager 3; Basketball Statistician 3; Drum Quintet 3,4; Girl’s Trio 2; Homecoming Attendant 4. KENNETH JAMES TWOREK Boy’s Glee 1; Football 1,2; Mike Staff 4. JANET LEE WIESEMAN Band 1,2,3,4; Band Council 1; Stage Band 3,4; Variety Show 4; Track 1; Volleyball 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Mascot 2; FHA 4; Mike Staff 4; National Honor Society 4; Prom Server 1; Honor Band 3,4. 20 Dana Augustine Shari Augustine Sara Bender George Boruch Alan Bryan Brenda Bryan Juniors: One Step Away Barb Cerny Cathy Cerny Doug Coffin Lori Coffin Steve Davis Tracy Day Cindy Fisher Sammy Flatt Denise Gabriel Connie Girard Bob Grossnicklaus Joan Hayes The Junior class of the ’77-’78 school year was very eager to make money. The first money making project was a cake raffle held at the Osceola vs. Stromsburg basketball game. Another class activity was the Junior class play entitled, “Finders Creepers.” The class sponsors: Miss Waldman and Mr. Hays, were able to provide the class with a lot of help. Paul Hennings Sherry Jinright Tammy Johansen The classes last activity was the Jr.-Sr. Prom which proved to be a memorable event. 22 Mark Jones Mike Klaus Tony Kresha Judy Kucera Janna Marsh Julie Meister Glenn Miller Jim Monroe Bernadine Nitsch Joni Ransom Sue Rempe Kelli Soli Treasurer, Barb Cerny; Secretary, Steve Davis; Vice President, Brenda Bryan; President, Deraid Johnson. Kim Stromsberg Duane Tonniges Joyce Van Hoosen Mike Vcelik Scott Watts Gregg Wieseman Lyndon Wieseman Jerome Zelasney 23 Tim Bachenberg Nancy Boden Linda Draeger Tim Hofbauer Patricia Ienn Leann Johansen Debbi Johnson Lisa Johnson Sophomores: A Year to Remember Tire Sophomore class was busy this year earning the money for next year’s prom. The total profit from the pancake feed and concessions brought in over $510.00. The Sophomore float “Star Wars” captured 3rd Place at Homecoming parade. Debbie Jones Diane Kreis 24 The class of 80 are anxiously awaiting the oncoming year as Juniors and the fun it will bring. Pat Kresha Nancy Kucera Ron Leimser Nancy Lemp Edith Moore Bob Nevers Brenda Peterson Lesa Peterson Melinda Peterson Scot Richards Betty Robinson Gene Schacher Carla Schott Judy Schott Teresa Shepard Doug Sterup Vicki Thomton Denise Triba Li Treasurer, Kevin Breeden; Secretary, Melinda Peterson; Vice-President, Denise Triba; and President, Brenda Peterson. Kent Urban John Walford Tracy Walgren LuAnn Watts Margie Winslow Theresa Wozny 25 Freshmen Get a Taste of the Action Sheila Boden Mike Bryan Steve Bryan Joel Carlson Teresa Cerveny Cathy Coffin Carrie Gabriel Danny Hayes Tami Hofbauer Brad Husmann Jane Jarmin Brian Jin right . I • I Tire freshmen class has easily adjusted themselves to the high school way of life. The class has added greatly to the sports program. Over three-fourths of the class members were involved in Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Wrestling and Track. The freshmen put forth an outstanding effort in all sporting activities throughout the year, including three basketball letterwomen: Joyce Gabel, Beverly Schott and Tami Hofbauer. Twelve class members were chosen as prom servers. The head servers are Sheila Boden and Joel Carlson. The other ten are D. Hayes, D. Neujahr, J. Kuhnel. B. Schott, K. Wieseman, J. Gabel, P. Wieseman, K. Johnson, J. Lux, and T. Hofbauer. The alternates are A. Johanson and C. Coffin. Andy Johanson Kristine Johnson Charles Kaczor Jeff Kuhnel Linda Longnecker 26 Stephanie Longnecker John Lux Lori Marsh Donna McGimpsey Kris Monson Dean Runquist Morace Schmoker Karen Schoonover Beverly Schott Dave Scott Terri Sculley Keith Wieseman Pat Wieseman President, Mike Bryan; Vice President, Kathy Dittmer; Secretary, Joel Carlson; Treasurer, Cathy Coffin. 27 Dawn Althouse Mike Anderson David Augustine Darcie Becker Tom Bereth Randy Boruch David Bryan Brenda Christensen Chris Conklin Doug Cook Dale Draeger Lillian Fink Christie Flatt Jolene Gabel Mark Gabel Jeff Gillett Paige Gustafson Doug Hahn Carolyn Hennings Chris Hofbauer Julie Jarmin Terri Johansen Susan Jones Ellen Kaczor Joe Kaczor Tim Kaczor Eighth Grade Steps Right Up Kenneth Kresha Danny Kucera Crystal Leimser Larry LeSuer Calvin Marak Todd McMeekin Danny Oquist Tim Peterson Gina Schmidt Buddy Shepard Mike Sigler Ken Stachura Tim Swantek Joe Tworek Randy Urban Sabina Watts Susan Watts Jeff Wheeler Tim Wheeler Jerry Wright Theresa Zelasney 28 Debbie Anderson Lisa Bice Kathy Breeden David Burritt Bob Carey Mark Cole Becky Dunn Curtis Ericson Tina Flatt Jill Gabel Holly Jacobsen Kent Johansen Samantha Jinright David Klein Bernard Kresha Angie Kuhnel Trent Larsen Debra LeSuer Sandy Longnecker Jim Moody Seventh Grade Starts Anew La Donna Reisdorff Darin Sterup Shelly Swantek Etebbie Theis Activities Band Starts New Things Early morning practices on a cold, wet practice field and hours of work were put together to try and get the Osceola marching band into shape for the coming performances. This past year’s routine began with the bandsmen marching to the song, “St. James Infirmary,” forming a diamond. A drum cadence followed with all other instrument players doing different movements. The band then left the field by performing a counter-march and slow-step playing “Spirit of a New Nation.” In the marching contests, the band’s efforts went by without too much concern from the judges. At Harvest of Harmony they received the street marching trophy, but were given a good rating in field competition. They received a good rating at Columbus Days. The band ended their year at Pershing being awarded a good rating. Another honor came to the Osceola marching band when our Harvest of Harmony Queen candidate, Kim Boden (pictured to the right), was chosen first runner-up. A band boosters organization was started and sponsored selling cheese and sausage to raise money for new uniforms. 32 Back row: Paul Hennings, Historian; Tim Bachen- Vice-President;and Denise Triba, Secretary-Trea- burg, Deb Neujahr, Pat Schott, President; and Jo- surer. Ann Schacher. Front row: Joan Hayes, Lori Coffin, Twirler, Darla Sterup and Head Majorette, Paula Smith. 33 Band Earns a One at Contest DRUM QUINTET: Standing: T. Bach-enberg, D. Sterup. J. Graham. Seated: P. Watts, A. Johnson. This ensemble received a superior rating at District Music Contest. 34 PIANO SOLO'S: Judy Kucera and Denise Gabriel. At District Music Contest, Judy received an excellent rating, and Denise received a superior. STAGE BAND: Back row: C. Schott, S. Boden, C. Schott, P. Front row: A. Graham, J. Wieseinan, K. Boden, C. Girard, C. Hennings, T. Bachenberg, G. Rempe, J. Graham, S. Richards, Cerny. L. Johnston, J. Kucera, N. Boden, J. Ramson, D. Kucera. 35 MIXED CHORUS: Selected group of girls and boys glee. Council Keeps Spirit Humming BOYS GLEE: top left: A. Bryan, D. Ton-niges, G. Schacher, D. Sterup, D. Johnson, S. Davis, and S. Watts. Second row: B. Jinright, J. Lux, T. Kresha, J. Graham, M. Dunn, T. Dowling. Front row: J. Carl son, R. Johnson, T. Walgren, and T. Bach-enberg. NOT PICTURED: B. Grossnick-laus, D. Coffin, and L. Wieseman. 36 CHORAL COUNCIL: S. Watts, J. Soukup, P. Watts, and S. Davis. GIRLS GLEE: top left: T. Sculley, S. Rempe, N. Boden, B. Peterson, L. Watts, C. Schott, P. Watts, S. Boden, L. Johansen, T. Cerveny, and J. Jarmin. Fourth row: D. McGimpsey, D. Baer, L. Marsh, C. Schott, B. Bryan, L. Peterson, L. Johnson, K. Johnson, D. Bryan, N. Kucera, M. Peterson, and L. Longenecker. Third row: V. Thornton, B. Peterson, T. Johansen, D. Johnson, F. Fink, J. Marsh, K. Soli, A. Johnson, C. Coffin, J. Kucera, D. Triba, J. Hiemer, and D. Jones. Second row: K. Dittmer, J. Soukup, S. Augustine, C. Cerny, J. Hayes, L. Coffin, D. Sterup, P. Bryan, J. Schacher, C. Johansen, C. Girard, Front Row: C. Gabriel, J. Ransom, J. Van-Hoosen, K. Stromberg, S. Bender, B. Cerny, D. Gabriel, and B. Schott. NOT PICTURED: J. Graham. 37 Small Vocal Groups Excel SWING CHOIR: Back row: J. Soukup, J. Schacher, P. Watts. D. Bryan. C. Schott, C. Girard. J. Heimer. Middle row: R. Johnson, M. Bryan. L. Coffin, C. Cerny, J. Ku-cera, D. Johnson, M. Dunn, T. Bachcnbcrg. Front row: S. Watts, S. Davis, L. Wieseman, D. Johnson, D. Tonniges, T. Kresha. They received a superior at District Music Con test. TRIPLE TRiO: Bach: K. Johnson, A. Johnson, J. Hayes. D. Gabriel. Middle: B. Peterson, D. Triba, D. Sterup. Front: J. Kucera. C. Johansen. This small vocal group received a superior rating at District Music Contest. 38 VOCAL SOLO’S: Back: M. Bryan, J. VanHoosen, L. Wieseman. Front: S. Watts, C. Coffin, P. Watts, D. Ton-nigcs. At District Music Contest, Cathy, Lyndon, and Peggy won superior ratings. Mike, Duane, and Scott were awarded excellent ratings, and Joyce received a fair rating. BOY’S QUARTET: L. Wieseman, T. Kresha. S. Davis, S. Watts. This small vocal group received a superior rating at District Music Contest. 39 MIXED DUET: Peggy Watts and Steve Davis. They received an excellent rating at District Music Contest. Left to right: Peggy Watts, Eric Henderson, Randy Reese, DeVon Carlson, Jean Soukup, Peggy Tindall, JoAnn Schach-er, Todd Hiemer. Precious and Few—Homecoming 77-78 Seniors selling carnations with orange O’s in the center, cars filled with nervous Homecoming candidates, floats piled with shouting kids and the Osceola band playing their favorite songs, that’s what Homecoming at Osceola High School is all about. Homecoming 1977-’78 was held on a bright sunny autum day on October 14. The theme for the parade was “Movies”. The winners of the Senior Division were: First place, 7th grade-“Gus Will Hoof’Em For The Tigers”; Second place, 8th grade-“Black Friday For The Tigers”; Third place, Sophomores—“Star Wars—May The Force Be With You To Beat Silver Creek”. Other floats entered in the Senior Division were: Freshman—“Sink The Tigers”; Juniors-“Roots Slave ’Em; Seniors-“Bulldogs Lived On Tiger Flesh”. The winners for the Junior Division were: First place, 4th grade-“White Wash The Tigers”;Second place, Sth grade “Homecoming With The Walton’s”.Third place, 2nd grade— “Go Bulldogs Rise Against Tigers Great Pumpkin”. The gala march around the square moved south to the football field that evening. The march continued as the Bulldogs trampled the Silver Creek tigers reasuring us at half time, that a victory would be the outcome for the Osceola Bulldogs. As the team ran to the bus at half time the Queen candidates entered onto the field in a convertible. The King candidates walked from the bus out to the field as the girls were escorted out of the car. The O.H.S. band played a medley of songs as the King and Queen were announced. King and Queen for the 1977-’78 Homecoming were: Randy Reese and Jean Soukup. First Attendants: Todd Hiemer and JoAnn Schacher. Second Attendants: Eric Henderson and Peggy Watts. Assisting in the crowning of the King and Queen were: flower girl, Amy Kropatsch and ring bearer, Jeremy Anderson. The Bulldogs smeared the Silver Creek Tigers 54-0. Everyone then headed back up to the old auditorium, where the coronation was reenacted before the dance began. The theme for the Homecoming dance was decided by the junior class. They chose the theme “Precious and Few” and the ceremony was trimmed in the colors burgundy and pink. It was a successful day which will be long remembered. 40 Royal Court: Standing -DeVon Carlson and Peggy Tindall. Ring bearer Jeremy Anderson, King Randy the Queen Jean, flower girl Amy Kropatsch. Second Attendants: Peggy Watts and Eric Henderson. First Attendants: JoAnn Schacher and Todd Hiemer. Boy, I wish we could have been escorted in a car! Smile, you’re on candid camera! The great sounds of Fillmore Sound Systems! The next time I’ll wear a flower will be my wedding day! 42 Left to right: C. Cerny, T. Sculley, S. Conkling. T. Bachen- Lux. and T. Johansen, berg, R. Reese, Sponsor Mr. Theis, L. Watts, J. Graham, J. Student Council Takes Over Without the Pep Club, we’ve got to do it all! Student Council had a lot of work ahead of them this year as they assumed the responsibility of planning the Homecoming festivities since there was no Pep Club to make the necessary arrangements. Homecoming 1977 was a big success thanks to the Student Council. Another activity sponsored by this group was a Sweetheart Dance held on February 18, with the band NIGHT FLIGHT providing the music. It was a fun-filled evening enjoyed by all. 43 Our FHA Chapter has been very busy and enthusiastic this year. Our new sponsor is Miss Schropfer. The quilt is finally finished and was raffled off. Scott Conkling was the lucky winner. The group sponsored a cake raffle for the March of Dimes, held a Thanksgiving dinner;also had Christmas and sledding parties. A new activity was helping the residents at the Good Samaritan Home participate in the Rock-N-Roll Jamboree to raise money for the Heart Fund. In the spring. Miss Schropfer, Jolene Gabel, Amy Johnson, Darla Sterup, and Melanie Oquist attended the FHA HFRO State Leadership Conference in Lincoln, and they learned many new ideas and activities to promote the Future Homemakers of America organization. FHA officers for 1977-78 were; President—Melanie Oquist, Vice President— Amy Johnson, Secretary Darla Sterup, and Treasurer-Carmen Schott. Back row; C. Schott, P. Lisko, P. Potter, S. Schott, P. Bryan, Sponsor Miss Schropfer, D. Sterup, J. Graham, B. Peterson, and J. Wieseman. Third row: Sa. Watts, Su. Watts. A. Graham, K. Sterup, M.Oquist, A. Johnson, S. lenn, and T. Cerveny. Second row: L. Fink, T. Sculley, J. Gabel, D. Becker, and T. Johansen. Front row: D. Althouse, C. Hennings, and P. Gustafson. F.H.A. Supports M.O.D. Campaign Representing OHS as the March of Dimes King and Queen Candidates for 1978 were Scott Conkling and Melanie Oquist. During the year, they held many blanket tosses at basketball games, and collected money from businesses and door to door. A new money-making project was selling home-made sugar cookies to students and faculty members during the noon hour. Osceola had fifteen students to participate in the annual MOD Walk-A-Thon, Bike-A-Thon. A big thank-you to these energetic persons. The climax of the MOD campaign was at the dance on March 17 in Shelby, where Scott and Melanie were crowned 1978 Polk County March of Dimes King and Queen. 44 Honor Society Returns Standing: Mr. Habben, Mark Jones, Deb Bryan, Scot Sipes, Lori Coffin, Kelley Johansen, Steve Davis, Tim Bachenberg Third row: Paula Smith, Melanie Oquist, Patty Lisko, Janet Hiemcr, Bernadine Nitsch, Tammi Johansen Second row: Jean Soukup, JoAnn Schacher, Sheryl Schott, Pam Bryan, Brenda Peterson Bottom row: Amy Johnson, Kim Boden, Janet Wieseman, and Deb Jones. The Osceola Chapter of the National Honor Society was again under the direction of Mr. Jonathan Habben. Honorary membership to this society was based on scholarship, leadership, and contribution to various activities. Twenty-two members made up the organization including four senior girls holding the offices. Paula Smith was elected president: Amy Johnson, vice-president; JoAnn Schacher, secretary: and Kim Boden, treasurer. Those chosen this year to represent the Osceola Chapter for the National Honor Society scholarships were Patty Lisko and Paula Smith, with Melanie Oquist selected as the alternate. 45 Back row: D. Bryan, K. Breeden, Sponsor Mr. Marquart, B. and Front row: D. McGinipsey, T. Cerveny, L. Longenecker, Bryan,C. Fischer;Middle row: T. Kresha,T. Abat,G. Boruch; B. Schott, K. Johnson, T. Sculley, and K. Dittmer Aunque Lesos De Espana . . . The Spanish Club lias been very active this year under the sponsorship of Mr. Marquart. In the fall, they visited Boy’s Town and enjoyed watching a Spanish ballet performance. The club members could be seen and heard during the holiday season throughout the community as they sang Christmas carols in Spanish. Other activities included several Spanish meals prepared by the members and a trip to Kearney for World Culture Day. El Club de Espanol ha estado muy ocupado este ano. El club, manejado por el SefTor Marquart, visito al Pueblo de Los Muchachos y se divertieron mucho mirando un bade espanol. Antes de Las Navidades, se pudiera ver los miembros cantando por las calles, y en las casas de Osceola. Al lado de estas actividades, el club participo en varias comidas preparadas por los estudiantes, y espero hacer un viaje a Kearney en la primavera pora El Dia de la Cultura del Mundo. Spanish Club Officers: Cindy Fischer Treasurer, Kevin Breeden—Secretary, Brenda Bryan—Vice President, and Deb Bryan-President 46 Foreigners Learn of Small Town Life Born in Brussels, I was lucky to grow up among a lot of people. I spent 18 years in my hometown, a city of one million people. After graduating from high school, I made the big decision: going to the U.S. as a foreign exchange student. It was a remarkable experience for me to live one year in a rural town like Osceola. 1 enjoyed my American senior year more than my Belgian one. Students are great and the teachers are ok, too. I loved Homecoming, Thanksgiving and Prom; not to mention all those great football and basketball games. 1 would summarize this experience in one sentence: It has been a h ... of an experience. Thanks for everything. I was born and raised in Quezon City, capital of the Philippines, along with three brothers and two sisters. My father is an Army Officer and my mother is an English teacher in a public school. I go to a private school where 1 am the Assistant Scout master of the Senior Scouts. I’m a member of the basketball, baseball, and soccer teams. 1 enjoy Saturday the best because I can play tennis, racquetball, go swimming and race my motorcycle. I came to the United States to study and learn about the country and to tell everybody about the country I live in. Good Luck! eddy 47 The OHS Speech Team, consisting of seven members, had a successful year. Four members of the Speech Team placed at the Goldenrod Conference Speech Contest to capture 3rd place. Those placing were Tim Bachenberg, 3rd place in Extemporaneous Speaking, Lori Coffin, 2nd place for old age poetry, Kris Johnson, 3rd with a reading of black poets, and Carmen Schott, 2nd place in Original Public Address with a speech on competition. Speech Drama participants: Standing: P. Hennings, T. Bachenberg, Sponsor Mrs. Culton. Seated: C. Schott, D. Sterup, L. Coffin, K. Johnson, P. Smith. State Qualifiers Rebuild Dramatics State Speech Drama participants: Back: Mrs. Culton, P. Hennings, K. Johnson. Front: D. Sterup, L. Coffin. Four members of the OHS Speech Team qualified for the State Speech Contest by receiving Superior ratings at District Speech Contest, which was held at Blair. Speech Team members that qualified for State were Lori Coffin and Kris Johnson in Poetry, Darla Sterup in After Dinner Speaking, and Paul Hennings in Informative Speaking. This was the most contestants that Osceola High School had ever qualified for the state meet. 48 What’s Happening S. Watts, M. Dunn, S. Davis, and J. Graham represent the “What’s Hap- pening Kids” as they perform their familiar role. “What’s Happening” was the theme of the Variety Show. It was organized by Mr. Strong and Mr. Smolik. The show consisted of swing choir and stage band. The members of the groups performed in the skits. Judy Kucera had a piano solo “American in Paris”. Swing choir performed their No. 1 rated song at Contest “Candle in the Water,” “You Light Up My Life,” and “Annie Get Your Gun”. The stage band played “A Bit Of,” “Double Images,” “Samba Pacifica,” with Deraid Johnson and Lyndon Wieseman as our spotlight native dancers. The skits really had the audiences’ adrenalin raised. The soap opera was enjoyed the best along with the Pig Act: P. Watts, J. Schacher: Clown Act: L. Wieeman; and “The Barber Shop”: P. Schott, P. Hennings, and M. Dunn. The “What’s Happening Kids” shocked the audience as they introduced the show dressed just like the T.V. characters and were painted black. 49 Annual Staff Collects the Best of 1978 ANNUAL STAFF: K. Boden, D. Sterup, A. Johnson, J. P. Watts, C. Cerny, M. Oquist, S. Augustine. K. Stromberg. Graham, R. Reese, T. Hiemer, B. Bryan, B. Cerny, P, Smith, Sponsors: Mr. Heine and Mr. Marquart. We can still remember all the long hours spent trying to put the annual together. . . from numerous trips to Columbus trying to get the finished annual pictures, to a few nights spent after school until 7:00. We had good times and we had bad ones, too, but the reward came when we finally finished the annual. To be a senior and finish that last page of the annual is something we will never forget. Just to sit back and say, “We did it!” makes it all worthwhile. We could never have accomplished what we did if it hadn’t of been for Mr. Heine and Mr. Marquart sitting there pushing us all the way. We want to thank Mr. Heine for all the patience he showed us, and Mr. Marquart for checking all the pages. You’re two special people we’ll never forget. Best of luck to the editors next year and we hope your year will be as successful as ours. Peggy Watts and Melanie Oquist 1977-78 Co-Editors Back: Co-Editor Peggy Watts and Business Manager Randy Reese. Front: Co-Editor Melanie Oquist and Senior member Kim Boden. Not pictured is Senior member Paula Smith. 50 Back row: Randy Reese, Amy Johnson. Kim Boden, Patty man, NeaJ Roehrs, Melanie Oquist, and Deanna Scott Front Lisko, Peggy Watts, Sonia lenn, John Heindryckx, and Amy row: Pat Schott, Ray Johnson, Jon Richards, and Ken Tworek Graham. Middle row: Dan Watts, Todd Hiemer, Janet Wiese- MIKE Staff Overcomes Hardships The MIKE staff was back again in 1977-78 writing stories about the happenings here at O.H.S. During the first semester, the staff underwent a change in sponsors due to the resignation of Miss Harmon. This did not discourage the staff, but under the supervision of Mrs. McKeag the staff went on writing their stories. Many interesting issues were printed. One in particular was the December issue which featured a faculty Christmas tree. During the year the staff members did a lot of typing, retyping, and proofreading. Although it seemed like a lot of work, each paper turned out very well and was interesting for the students to read. MIKE Staff Editors: Kim Boden and Amy Johnson 51 Seniors Show “Grandma’s Best Years” Open wider! Baseball, hotdogs, apple pie, or practice the violin! The days of Bonnie and Clyde were re-enacted when Mabel and Patch tried to take the real “Cec Waldnian portrait from the Abbott home on April 22. The senior class of 1978 performed “Grandma's Best Years” to the pleasure of an enthusiastic audience. The play was a lot of fun to put on, but the seniors really had to “pull teeth” because they had District Music Contest, tests, and the play to perform all in the same week. However, all in all, the cast had a busy and fun-filled week. Directing the play was Deb Ehmen, who was assisted by Kathy Thayer. But my specialty is grits and fried mush! I’d like you to meet my daughter Bubbles! 52 Juniors Make The cast consisted of Cathy Cerny, Lori Coffin, Steve Davis, Denise Gabriel, Bob Grossnicklaus, Paul Hennings, Tammy Johansen, Deraid Johnson, Glenn Miller, Kelli Soli, Kim Stromberg, Duane Tonniges, Mike Vcelik, Brenda Bryan, and Lyndon Wieseman. Big Success “Finders Creepers,” a mystery comedy, was presented by the Junior class, under the direction of Deb Ehnian, Kathy Thayer, and student director Barb Cerny. The play was about a middle-aged man who was almost murdered by poisoning, but lived to almost see his own funeral. 53 Come Sail Away—Prom 1978 People busy passing scrolls. Mr. Andelt was the speaker of the evening. Eric and Krissy enjoy a night full of dancing. 54 Prom guests arrive. What’s the matter Shari? Neil R., Eric H., Randy R., Pat S., and Mr. and Mrs. Andelt. May 6, 1978, was the date for this year’s prom with the theme “Come Sail Away.” The procession walked through a tunnel of streamers onto the dock, which lead to the ship’s deck. The servers dressed as sailors, ushered the guests to their seats. The servers also put on a cute skit which pertained to the theme. Everyone enjoyed the meal, which was catered by Wunderlich’s of Columbus. The highlight of the evening was a dance by MERCURY. Servers hard at work. 55 0-Club: Back row: T. Bachenberg. D. Johnson, D. Ton-niges, T. Hienier. D. Sterup. R. Reese, S. Watts. G. Sch-acher, R. Miller. J. Ileindryckx. S. Sipes, T. Walgren, G. Wieseman. Fourth row: T. Johansen, R. Johnson. K. Breeden. M. Dunn, J. Walford. T. Hofbauer, J. Hayes, B. Nit sch, C. Cerny. Third row: L. Wieseman. K. Urban, J. Graham. C. Cliffords. J. Soukup, S. Schott, N. Lemp, P. Bryan. J. Schacher. P. Smith, J. Gabel. Second row: D. Triba. P. Watts, M. Oquist, C. Schott. B. Schott. Front row: J. Schott, L. Watts, B. Peterson, C. Schott, L. Coffin. 0-Club Becomes Involved This year's O-Club sponsored the Girl's Class D-3 District Basketball Tournament. Members were in charge of selling tickets, working in the concession stand, showing the teams to their locker rooms, and monitoring the halls and parking lot. Everyone cooperated and did a commendable job. One hundred dollars from the O-Club Treasury was donated to the Art II class to buy supples for murals. Two large murals were made, one with inside sports and the other with outside sports. The murals will be placed in the gym to promote school spirit along with four smaller murals which will be made next year. For a final activity, the O-Club sponsored the grade school track meet for a second year. The meet was enjoyed by all. SPORTS REPRESENTATIVES: Back row: S. Schott, D. Tonniges, J. Hein-dryckx, and R. Reese. Front row: J. Soukup, J. Schacher, and T. Hie-mer. 56 Back row: Coach Chapman, Coach Valentine, D. Tonni-ges, R. Reese, E. Henderson, L. Wieseman, S. Conkling, T. Hiemer, D. Sterup, A. Bryan, J. Graham, Manager-G. Wieseman, Coach Habben. Second row: Manager—B. Jin-right, J. Gabel, D. Watts, K. Urban, S. Watts, S. Davis, G. Schacher, M. Jones, M. Dunn, T. Johansen, K. Breeden, B. Nevers. Front row: Manager—T. Bachenberg, J. Kuh-nel, T. Dowling, J. Lux, G. Rempe, J. Walford, S. Bryan, P. Wieseman, K. Wieseman, D. Hayes, T. Day. Team Posts Winning Record The Orange and White ended the 1977 season at a convincing 7 and 2 mark. The offense, which ran out of a double wing formation, chewed up a total of 2,024 yards on the ground, and another 695 yards via the air, thus amassing a new school record in total offense. The defense was equally formidable, challenging opponents with innumerous formations, allowing just 841 total yards, and giving up only 75 points all season. The team’s strong performance came out of a combination of spirit and unity. Coach Chapman was proud of the way the Bulldogs used both of these characteristics to help overcome the adversities of injuries and sickness. It was this same pride and unity that resulted in seven team members being named to the Goldenrod All-Conference Team. Two were selected for both defensive and offensive honors, and one gained “All-State” recognition. The prospects for the coming year are excellent, as the nucleus of the seventeen lettermen of ’77 returns to carry on the pride of the Orange and White; may the spirit of ’77 be with them. 58 SENIORS: Dan Watts, Todd Hiemer, Eric Henderson, Scott Conkling, Randy Reese. SEASON RECORD OSCEOLA OPPONENT 22 Genoa 0 26 Cedar Rapids 0 8 Stromsburg 6 6 Fullerton 22 24 Palmer 0 12 Henderson 22 54 Silver Creek 0 14 Polk 12 34 Clarks 6 Reserve Football 12 Stromsburg 6 36 Clarks 18 12 Polk 32 ALL STATE Eric Henderson ALL CONFERENCE Offense Todd Hiemer Eric Henderson Duane Tonniges Joe Graham Defense Randy Reese Eric Henderson Scott Conkling Lyndon Wieseman Todd Hiemer S9 Back row: Jean Soukup, Sheryl Schott, Pam Bryan, JoAnn Amy Johnson, Cheryl Johansen, Nancy Lemp, Lori Coffin, Schacher, Judy Gabel, Brenda Peterson, Melanie Oquist, Paula Joan Hayes, Cathy Cerny, and LuAnn Watts. Smith, Sonia lenn, and Peggy Watts. Front row: Carmen Schott, Team Strives for Victory A large number of girls again turned out the week before school to try and find a spot for themselves on the volleyball team. A total of 65 girls started the year under the direction of Gail Harmon and Audrey Schropfer. The freshmen team showed a lot of promise for the years to come and ended the season with a 4-3 record. More experience was shown in the junior varsity squad and finished the season with a 3-4 record. The eighteen varsity members started out the year with a shut-out against Clarks. After many heartbreaks, and struggles, the varsity compiled a 2-8 record. Two members of the team were named to All-Conference. Paula Smith was named to the first team and Brenda Peterson was named to the second team. 60 Back row: Edith Moore, Joyce VanHoosen, Margie Winslow, Judy Kucera, Julie Meister, Vicki Thornton, Brenda Peterson, Nancy Boden, and Debbie Baer. Middle row: Debbie Jones, Teresa Wozny, Connie Girard, Debbie Johnson, Shari Augus- tine, Sara Bender, Kim Stromberg, Cindy Fisher, and Sherri Jinright. Front row: Patricia lenn, Nancy Kucera, Melinda Peterson, Kelli Soil, Tammy Johansen, Brenda Bryan, and Barb Cemy. Back row: Teresa Cerveny, Tami Hofbauer, Kris Monson, Lori Marsh, Kris Johnson, and Sheila Boden. Front row: Deb Neujhar, Carrie Gabriel, Kathy Dittmer, Joyce Gabel, and Bev Schott. SEASONAL RECORD Osceola Opponent 2 Clarks 0 0 Cedar Rapids 2 0 Genoa 2 2 Silver Creek 1 0 Stromsburg 2 Stromsburg Tournament 0 Columbus Lakeview 2 0 Polk 2 1 Fullerton 2 Conference Tournament 1 Polk 2 District Tournament 0 Utica-Centennial 2 SENIORS: Melanie Oquist, Brenda Peterson, Peggy Watts, Schott, Sheryl Schott, Jean Soukup, Judy Gabel, JoAnnSchach- Sonia lenn, Paula Smith, Pam Bryan, Amy Johnson, Carmen er, and Cheryl Johansen. 61 Attitude Improves with Record SKASON RECORD OSCEOLA OPPONENT 63 East Butler 62 77 Stromsburg 69 81 Silver Creek 84 46 Sutton 44 72 Cedar Rapids Conference Tournament 71 56 Silver Creek 79 55 Fullerton 73 76 Clarks 60 52 Polk 98 63 Shelby 56 59 Genoa 64 66 Henderson 79 57 St. Edward District Tournament 80 75 Henderson 85 Victories over arch-rivals Stromsburg and Shelby helped sweeten the sour taste of a losing season. After starting off with a pleasing 4-1 record, the Bulldogs ran into stiffer competition dropping games to state rated teams such as Polk, Fullerton, and St. Edward, closing at 6-8. Six lettermen graduate and six lettermen return, including leading score Deraid Johnson and part-time starters Lyndon Wiesenian and Mike Vcelik. But the absence of letterwinners Scot Sipes, Todd Hiemer, Neal Roehrs, Russell Miller, Kelly Johansen, and John Heindryckx will surely effect the chances for next year’s success. Team selective honors for this year were: Honorary Team Captain-Todd Hiemer; Most Improved Varsity-Scot Sipes, Junior Varsity-Gene Schacher; Best Offensive Player-Var-sity-Dearld Johnson, Junior Varsity Doug Sterup; Best Defensive Player—Var.—Todd Hiemer, J.V.—Doug S. and Gene S. Receiving Conference Honors were Deraid Johnson 2nd team and Scot Sipes Honorable Mention. 62 VARSITY: Back row: Coach Chapman, K. Johansen, L. Wiese-man, D. Johnson, S. Sipes, R. Miller, D. Sterup, T. Hiemer, N. Roehrs, Coach Bowman. Front row: Manager-B. Jinright, J. Zelasney, M. Vcelik, S. Davis, J. Heindryckx, Manager-G. Wieseman. JUNIOR VARSITY: Back row: J. Walford, J. Lux, M. Dunn, Husmann. Front Row: T. Abat, J. Kuhnel, D. Hayes, J. D. Smets, G. Schacher, M. Klaus, R. Leimser, D. Cook, B. Carlson, A. Johansen. Spook and Associates overpower the Tigers. SENIORS: J. Heindryckx, K. Johansen, S. Sipes, T. Hiemer, N. Roehrs, and R. Miller. VARSITY: Back row: S. Schott, J. Gabel, J. Schacher, P. K. Boden, J. Schott. Front row: Coach Chapman, J. Hayes, Bryan, B. Nitsch, C. Schott, T. Hofbauer, L. Watts, N. Lemp, D. Johnson, B. Peterson, B. Schott, Coach McKeag. Lady Bulldogs SEASON RECORD OSCEOLA OPPONENT 27 East Butler 54 35 Stromsburg 53 47 Fullerton 44 31 Cedar Rapids 60 25 Polk 45 24 Genoa 43 Conference Tournament 17 Fullerton 33 31 Clarks 28 43 St. Edward 45 38 Silver Creek 32 District Tournament 28 Stromsburg 42 Prove They Can Win The Osceola girl’s basketball team really did show the fans they could play ball. They ended the season with a school rec-cord of 3-11 to compare with last year’s 0-7. It was a fantastic improvement. The big win over Fullerton built up the confidence to win over Clarks and Silver Creek to end the season. Although they lost eleven games, they impressed our fans and the opposing team’s fans, with their speed and determined confidence to win until the final buzzer. Senior Sheryl Schott had a terrific record of 51 recoveries and 26 assists. Kim Boden led the team with 90 total points. Junior Bernie Nitsch had 8 block shots, and sophomore Nancy Lemp held the ball 31 times. LuAnne Watts had an outstanding 66 rebounds, 22 offense and 44 Defense. Letterwomen for ’76-’77 season are: Kim Boden, Sheryl Schott, JoAnn Schacher, Pam Bryan, Carmen Schott, Bernie Nitsch, Joan Hayes, LuAnne Watts, Nancy Lemp, Brenda Peterson, Joyce Gabel, Tami Hofbauer, Bev Schott. 64 What goes up must come down! Touchdown! JR. VARSITY: Back row: B. Peterson, N. Boden, T. Cerven-ey, D. Johnson, K. Monson, Coach McKeag, L. Johnston, S. Boden, K. Dittmer, B. Nitsch. Front row: D. Jones, B. Schott, C. Schott, J. Hayes, D. Neujhar. Back row: Student Manager S. Conkling, J. Gabel, T. Day, D. Runquist, T. Bachenberg, P. Wiseman. K. Wieseman, P. D. Tonniges, E. Henderson. P. Hennings, C. Cliffords, R. Kresha, G. Rempe. Johnson, Student Manager T. Walgren, Front row: M. Bryan, Lettermen Pull Team Through Again The OHS grapplers had another very successful year, as they finished out the season with a dual record of 7-3-1. The two graduating seniors who will be leaving the team this year are Eric Henderson and Ray Johnson. Eric was voted the most valuable memberof the squad by his teammates, and Ray was selected as the Honorary Team Captain. Recognition also goes to Duane Tonniges who was chosen as the most improved. Ray Johnson, Duane Tonniges, and Tint Bachenberg share the title of the All Hustle Award. Scott Conkling took care of all the statistics for the team, and Paul Hennings handled the publicity. 66 Five wrestlers represrnted Osceloa at the State Wrestling Tournament. Pictured to the left are D. Tonniges, Coach Habben, R, Johnson, Front: T. Day, E. Henderson, T. Bachenberg. SEASONAL RECORD Duals Home 48 12 St. Edward Home 27 29 Columbus Lakeview Home 29 23 David City Aquinas Home 49 18 Fullerton Home 36 18 Clarks Home 40 21 Stromsburg Home 29 35 Palmer Home 29 29 Hebron Home 19 33 Wymore Southern Home 31 26 David City Home 43 15 East Butler Tournaments Clarks Invitational 4th of 15 Stromsburg Invitational 5 th of 8 Goldenrod Conference 4th of 6 C-2 District 6th of 14 State Tournament 3 points Pictured at left: SENIORS: Eric Henderson and Ray Johnson. 67 Young Team Meets Challenges Back row: Coach Chapman, L. Wieseman, D. Tonniges, G. Schacher, J. Heindryckx, S. Sipes, D. Johnson, M. Vcelik, T. Johansen, G. Wieseman, K. Breeden, J, Zelasney, Coacli Bowman. Front row: B. Husniann, C. Becker, S. Bryan, B. Jinright, J. Kuhnel, P. Wieseman, T. Dowling, B. Nevers, D. Hayes. The Osceola boys track team started out the year with twenty energetic guys, consisting of two seniors, seven juniors, five sophomores, and six freshman. Under the supervision of Coach Chapman and Coach Bowman, the team worked hard for their meets. They boys were able to win half of their triangulars. In the Polk Invitational, the team brought home third place. Also, the team was able to capture second place in the Polk County track meet. Continuing through the season, the guys placed eighth at Conference and ended the year at districts placing twelfth. SENIORS: Scot Sipes and John Heindryckx. 68 Back row: Coach McKeag. C. Cerny. P. Smith. K. Monson. riel. P. Bryan, K. Johnson, J. Gabel. D. Triba, N. Lemp. N. Kucera, P. lenn, M. Peterson, T. Hoffbauer, D. Gabriel, M. Winslow. D. Neujahr. Front row: B. Schott, T. Wozny, Coach Jensen. Middle row: S. Boden, S. Schott, K. Gab- Schott. Girls Capture Conference Easily SENIORS: Paula Smith, Sheryl Schott, and Pam Bryan. The girls’ track team started the year out with a very disappointing loss to Columbus Scotus by only a couple of points. The team picked up the pieces quickly and started to rebuild. The next meet they participated in was the Fullerton Relays where the girls brought home the second place trophy. These young ladies continued on their victory streak by winning all their triangulars. Also, they brought home the second place trophy from the Friend Invitational and the first place trophy from the Goldenrod TWO-MILE RELAY: Nancy Lemp. Bernie Nitsch, Kris Monson, and Joyce Gabel. Conference meet. The track team was able to take conference by capturing first place in 12 out of the 14 events, giving the team a total of 168 points compared to the second team’s score of 60 points. The team then participated in a very difficult district sending only one event to state. This event was the two-mile relay. The team ended up placing fifth over-all at districts. At state the relay placed first in Class C. 69 Cheerleaders Keep Spirit Going The 1977-78 athletic teams were supported this year by a new organization. The idea of a pep club was dropped this year due to a lack of enthusiasm. A new club called the “spirit club” was formed in hopes that this organization would bring back some of the spirit and enthusiasm O.H.S. once had. Boys as well as girls could belong to this club. There were no requirements expected of anyone to go to any certain game, but the student body was encouraged to go out and support each athletic team. In the fall of the year the senior girls held the traditional breakfast for the football boys the morning of the Osceola-Stromsburggame. It may have been the goodluck charm for Osceola because they went on to win over the Vikings. The “pep rally of the year” award was given to the O.H.S. faculty. Many of the teachers participated in this event by playing their old high school instrument or a newly acquired one. The “band” began the rally by playing “Grand Ole Flag.” “The Gong Show” was then held which included a contest between all of the grades. The faculty “band” ended the pep rally by playing the school song. JUNIOR VARSITY: Denise Triba, Melinda Peterson, LuAnn Watts, and Carla Schott. 70 IN MY LIFE : ali these friends and lovers, ere is no one compares with you. Arid these mem’ries lose their meaning When 1 think of love as soytlnne new. - .a rough I Know I'll never lose affection For people and things that went before, 1 know I’ll often stop and think about them, in my life I’ll love you more. Beatles Yearbook Patrons Anderson Floor Covering Builders Supply Burt Dee’s Bush's Drug Clarence Davis Jr., M.D. County Feeders Supply Inc. Cover-U-AII Farmers Co-op Grain Co. First National Bank Gambles Marak's Hardware Masonry Restoration Co. Kenneth R. Scott McDonald’s Red White Nahrstedt’s Orval Eikenhorst Osceola Cleaners Osceola Co-op Oil Inc. Osceola Feed Store Cargill Nutrena Feed Osceola Implement Osceola Veterinary Hospital Polk County Equipment Redwood Hotel and Farm Bureau Insurance Ryan Hill Country Club Simplot Soilbuilders Smith’s Elevator Splash'n Dash Car Wash Stephen R. Kuhnel, D.D.S. Tonniges Chevrolet Gary's Plumbing Heating Gay’s Bottle House Hofbauer Electric Johansen Jack Jill Johnson Sanitary Service Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home Inc. Kuhnel Construction Lees Realty Lewis Service Station Malek’s Phillips “66 Service