Osceola High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Osceola, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1980 volume:

THE BULLDOGS OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL OSCEOLA, NEBRASKA 1979-1980 TABLE OF CONTENTS............PAGE SENIORS.........................3 UNDERCLASSMEN..................15 FACULTY........................25 ATHLETICS......................29 ACTIVITIES.....................43 ADVERTISING....................65 2 Leann Johansen Debbie Johnson Scot Richards Gene Schacher Carla Schott Betty Robinson Judy Schott 9 Denise Tribia Douglas Sterup Kent Urban Vicki Thornton John Walford 10 Tracy Walgren Combined Luanne Watts Bond Margie Winslow Baccalaureate Service And Graduation Exercises HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Sunday, May 18, 1980 2:00 P.M. PROGRAM Processional (Pomp and Circumstance) ..........Cathy Coffin Invocation ............................... Rev. Paul Reimers St. Paul Lutheran Church Salutatory .......................Timothy Charles Bachenberg The End or The Beginning’’.............. O.H.S. Select Choir Valedictory ............................... Debra Sue Jones Address ................................ Fr. Edward O’Leary St. Mary’s Catholic Church Presentation of Class..................Richard Heck, Principal Granting of Diplomas...........................Gerald Bryan President, Board of Education Benediction .......................... Rev. Lester Anderson First United Methodist Church Theresa Wozny Recessional (Ice Castles). Cathy Coffin n SENIOR TIMOTHY C. BACHENBERG Football 1; Football Manager 2; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; State Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Choral Council 4; Band Council 1,2,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; O-Club 1,2,3,4; Prom Server 1; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; State Speech 3,4; Stage Band 1,2, 3,4; Honor Band 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 2,3,4; Boys Sextet 4; Boys Glee 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Honor Choir 2,3,4; All State Chorus 4; Chess Team 2; Student Council 2; District Music Contest 4; Hugh O'Brien Foundation Outstanding Sophomore 2. DEBRA JO BAER Volleyball 1; F.H.A. 1; Pep Club 1; Annual Staff 4; Mike Staff 4; Band 1,2; Girls Glee 1,2, 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Student Council 4. JAMES BARTLEY Annual Staff 4, Boys Glee 2; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4. COREY ALDEN BECKER Wrestling 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Mike Staff 4; Boys Glee 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Chess Team 2. NANCY JEAN BODEN Basketball 1,2,3, (statistician) 4; Volleyball 2,3,4; Vice President 4; Band Council 3; Honor Society 4; Class Play 3,4; O-Club 4; Prom Server 1; Pep Club 1,3; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Honor Choir 4; Brass Sextet 3. KEVIN WILLIAM BREEDEN Omaha 1; Football 2,3; Track 2,3,4; Treasurer 2; Class Play 3,4; O-Club 2,3,4; Graduation Usher 3; Mike Staff 4; Spanish Club 2. COURTNEY CLIFFORDS Wrestling 1; O-Club 1,2,3,4; Head Prom Server 1. LINDA LEE DRAEGER Class Play 3, Mike Staff 4. MURRAY DALE DUNN Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1, 2,3,4; All Conference Honorable Mention 4; Track 1; Homecoming King 4; Secretary 3; Che., i Council 4; Class Play 3,4; O-Club 1,2,3,4; Prom Server 1; Graduation Usher 3; Swing Choir 2,3,4; Boys Sextet 4; Boys Glee 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,4; District Music Contest 3,4. LADON R. GOSSETT Illinois 1,2,3; Osceola High School 4. JOE GRAHAM Football 1,2,3,4; All Conference 2,3,4; All Area 2,3,4; All State Honorable Mention 3; Wres- tling 3,4; All Conference 3; All Conference Honorable Mention 4; Class Play 3, O-Club 1,2,3,4; Mike Staff 4; Boys Glee 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2. TIMOTHY D. HOFBAUER Wrestling Manager 3,4; Class Play 3,4. PATRICIA ROSE IENN Volleyball 1,2,3; Class Play 3; Track 2; Annual Staff 4; Girls Glee 3. LEANN JOHANSEN Class Play 3; Pep Club 1; Annual Staff 3,4; Mike Staff 4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Triple Trio 3,4. DEBORAH LINNABELL JOHNSON Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; All Conference 4; O-Club 3,4; Class Play 3; Prom Server 1; Pep Club 1; Mike Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 2,3,4; Drill Team 2,3,4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 1. LISA ANN JOHNSTON Basketball 1,2; Track 1; Volleyball 1, (statistician) 3; Treasurer 1; Class Play 3, 4; Prom Server 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; Mike Staff 4; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Majorette 4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; Saxaphone Quartet 3. DEBRA SUE JONES Basketball 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 2,3; President 4; Vice President 3; Honor Society 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Drama Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 2,3,4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Clarinet Ensemble 3. PATRICK MARTIN KRESHA Wrestling 2,3,4, Class Play 3,4; Prom Server 1. NANCY JO KUCERA Track 1,2; Volleyball 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2; Mike Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 2,3,4; Girls Glee 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2. RONALD C. LEIMSER Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; O-Club 4; Prom Server 1; Mike Staff 4. NANCY RUTH LEMP Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3, 4; State Track Meet 2,3; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; All Conference Honorable Mention 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Class Play 3,4; O-Club 1,2,3,4; Head Prom Server 1; Graduation Usher 3; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Girls Glee 4; Mixed Chorus 4. 12 SUMMARIES EDITH KATHARINA ANNA MOORE Track 1; Volleyball 1,2, (manager) 3; Pep Club 1,2; Honor Band 4; Band 1,2,3,4. ROBERT M. NEVERS Football 2,3; Track 2,4, Annual Staff 3,4. BRENDA SUE PETERSON Basketball 1,2,3; Volleyball 2,3,4; All Conference Volleyball 4; Harvest of Harmony 4; Girls State Alt. 3; President 1; Choral Council 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Class Play 3,4; O-Club 2,3, 4; Prom Server 1; Head Graduation Usher 3; Pep Club 1,3; Honor Band 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Honor Choir 4; Brass Sextet 3. LESA DEE PETERSON Track 1; Prom Server 1; Pep Club 1; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4. SCOT DAVID RICHARDS Boys State Alt. 3; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 3; Band 1; Boys Glee 2; Mixed Chorus 3. BETTY ROBINSON GENE A. SCHACHER Basketball 1,2,3,4; All Conference 4; Football 1,2,3,4; All Conference 4; Class Play 3,4; O-Club 2,3,4; Prom Server 1; Head Graduation Usher 3; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Student Council 4; Homecoming Attendant 4. CARLA JEAN SCHOTT Basketball 1,2; Track 1; Volleyball 1, (statistician) 2, Vice President 1, Choral Council 4; Band Council 4; Class Play 3,4; O-Club 1,2; Prom Server 1; Graduation Usher 3; J.V. Cheerleader 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3,4; Drama Club 4; Pep Club 1, 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 2,3,4; Girls Glee 1,2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Honor Choir 2,3,4; District Music Contest 1,3,4; Brass Sextet 3. JUDY ANN SCHOTT Basketball 1; Girls Basketball Manager 2,3; Track 1,2; Volleyball 1,2,3; Class Play 3, 4; O-Club 2,3,4; Prom Server 1; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Pep Club 1,4; Honor Band 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Girls Glee 1,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Student Council 1. DOUGLAS DEAN STERUP Basketball 1,2,3,4; All Conference 4; All Conference Honorable Mention 3; Football 1,2,3,4; All Conference 3,4; All Area 4; All State Honorable Mention 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Treasurer 4, Class Play 3,4, O-Club 2,3,4; Prom Server 1; Graduation Usher 3; Band 1,2, Boys Glee 1; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Student Council 3. VICKI LYN THOMTON Volleyball 1,2,3; Band Council 4; M O D. Candidate 4; Pep Club 2; Annual Staff 4; Band 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Girls Glee 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Triple Trio 3,4. DENISE MARIE TRIBA Track 1,2,3; Homecoming Attendant 4; Girls State 3; President 3; Vice President 2; Band Council 2,4; Honor Society 4, O-Club 1,2,3,4; J.V. Cheerleader 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3,4; Drama Club 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 2, 3,4; Clarinet Choir 3. KENT URBAN Football 1,2,3,4; All Conference 3,4; All State 4; All Area 4; All Area Honorable Mention 3; Boys State 3; O-Club 2,3,4; M.O.D. Candidate 4. JOHN H. WALFORD Basketball 1,2,3,4; All Conference 4; All State Honorable Mention 4; Football 1,2,3, 4; All Conference Honorable Mention 4; President 1; Treasurer 2; Honor Society 4, Class Play 4; O-Club 2, 3,4; Prom Server 1; Band 1,2. TRACY P. WALGREN Wrestling Manager 1,2,3,4; Class 3,4; Boys Glee 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. LUANNE KAY WATTS BOND Basketball 1,2,3,4; All Conference Honorable Mention 3; Track 1; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; All Conference Honorable Mention 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Secretary 1; Choral Council 3; Band Council 4, Class Play 3; O-Club 1,2,3, 4; Prom Server 1; Graduation Usher 3; J.V. Cheerleader 2, Varsity Cheerleader 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Mike Staff 4; Stage Band 3; Honor Band 4; Band 1.2.3.4, Swing Choir 3,4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Honor Choir 4; Student Council 2; Saxaphone Quartet 3. MARGIE G. WINSLOW Track 2; Volleyball 1,2; Secretary 4; Class Play 3; Annual Staff 4. THERESA MARIE WOZNY Track 2; Volleyball 1,2,3; Honor Society 4; Class Play 3,4; Mike Staff 4; Band 1, 2.3.4. 13 U nderclassmen Juniors Look Ahead Sheila Boden Michael Bryan Steven Bryan Joel Carlson Theresa Cerveny Cathy Coffin Kathie Dittmer Troy Dowling Joyce Gabel Carrie Gabriel Daniel Hayes Tami Hofbauer x7 The Junior Class was very busy during the 1979-80 school year baking cakes to earn money for the Junior-Senior Prom; cake raffles dotted the athletic halftimes. Another money-earning activity was the class play, NO BOYS ALLOWED, which was a big success. The play was directed by Mr. Jack Vant. The Juniors had an exciting, fun-filled year and all are anxiously awaiting their last year at O.H.S. Brad Husmann Jane Jarmin 16 Brian Jinright Andrew Johansen Jeff Kuhnel Linda Longenecker Stephanie Longenecker John Lux Lorri Marsh Donna McGimpsey Kris Monson Debbie Neujahr Bonnie Nitsch Dean Runquist Morace Schnoker Bev Schott Dave Scott Teri Sculley Pat Wieseman Keith Wieseman 17 Barbara Albers Dawn Althouse Michael Anderson Darcie Becker Randy Boruch David Bryan Brenda Christensen Chris Conkling Kathy Dotson Dale Draeger Christie Flatt Jolene Gabel Mark Gabel Jeffrey Gillett Paige Gustafson Douglas Hahn Greg Heck SOPHOMORES MOVING ON The 1980 Sophomores this year began their struggle for making money for the future 1981 Prom with a very profitable pancake feed They also enjoyed their small increase of power and watched with delight the fact that they were no longer the bottom of the pile. They are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their new class rings from Jostens. Finally they are currently awaiting their Junior year and the light at the end of the tunnel, Graduation! Carolyn Hennings Chris Hofbauer Julie Jarmin Terri Johansen Susan Jones Joseph Kaczor 18 Timothy Kaczor Kenneth Kresha Daniel Kucera Crystal Leimser Larry Lesuer Calvin Marak vm| Todd McMeekin Daniel Oquist Timothy Peterson Gina Schmidt Buddy Shepard Michael Sigler Monte Sliva Kenneth Stachura Timothy Swantek Joseph Tworek Randy Urban Sabine Watts Susan Watts Jeffrey Wheeler Timothy Wheeler Jerald Wright Theresa Zelasney 19 Debra Anderson Kathryn Breeden David Burritt Joe Davis Becky Dunn Curtis Ericson Tina Flatt Jill Gabel Shari Gossett Holly Jacobsen Samantha Jinright Kent Johansen FRESHMEN GET IT TOGETHER This year's Freshmen class have taken their first tentative step into the first of their high school years, yearning for knowledge and further understanding. They have meekly surrendered to the usual upperclassmen taunting, and strive to further their progress toward their graduation. Twelve members of this class were selected, by the Juniors, to act as prom servers for the 1980 Prom. The head servers are Curtis Ericson and Jody Peterson. The others are K. Breeden and D. Sterup, T. Flatt and J. Davis, J. Gabel and T. Larson, S. Swantek and D. Klein, L. Reisdorff, and K. Johansen. And the alternates are S. Gossett and M. Sliva. 20 David Klein Bernard Kresha Trent Larson Debra LeSuer Sandra Longenecker James Moody Jody Peterson LaDonna Reisdorff Mark Sliva Darin Sterup Shelly Swantek Deborah Theis 21 Darrel Andelt Greg Boruch Beverly Bryan Jeffrey Bryan Dion Buhl Cindy Cerveny Cindy Christensen Mark Cole Patricia Costephens Sharon Costephens Keith Dovenbarger Jeri Lou Gabel Joseph Gabriel Pam Gustafson David Hanson Jennifer Heimer Steven Hennings Chris Jensen Kyle Johansen Lynn Johnston Linnea Jones Victoria Jones Phyllis Kaczor Tandra Leimser Christy Miller Andrew Monson Julie Schmidt Ruth Ann Schmoker Ronald Schoop Mary Alice Schott Sarah Schott Jean Sigler Sandra Thelen 8th—Last Look at Jr Hi Kristine Vrooman Joseph Wozny Sheryl Wright 22 Debra Burritt Bryan Cliffords Forrest Cole Chad Conkling Jody Dunn Russell Dunn Coreen Ericson Robert Johansen Veronica Johansen Paula Johnson April Kinman Colleen Kresha Jolene Kresha Ann Kucera Angela Langer Matthew Peterson Patrick Reisdorff Mitch Sliva 7th—FIRST LOOK AT HIGH SCHOOL Rebecca Theis Tisa Vanderpool George Winslow 23 24 Many new changes were brought in this past year. Four new faces joined the crowd at O.H.S. in the faculty positions; Don Needs, Suzanne Mclnnis, Jack Vant, and Connie Westrope. The students got another opportunity to break in a new principal, Richard Heck. The most familiar faces of the past years were found performing their regular duties: Mr. Heine showed a great interest in his accounting students by making sure each one kept busy all of the time. Mr. Carlson kept as calm as he could during an exciting basketball season. Mrs. Helgren resumed her normal duties of making funny faces and screaming at her vocal music students. Our teachers shared their knowledge once again for another year coming up with new ideas and facing new situations each and every day. From their knowledge and new ideas, some learned new ways to try and solve the world's problems, create a somewhat artistic design, to build a level shelf or to solve an algebraic equation! Superintendent Kenneth Sipes and Secretary Louise Wheeler guided our new principal Mr. Heck through his first year (Below). Don Andelt Math and Science Jon Habben Social Sciences I Curt Carlson Sciences Charles Hayes Industrial Arts Laurie Helgren Vocal Music Willard Jensen Sciences 26 Jeff Johnson Special Education Royce Schaeffer Guidance Counselor Leland Vrooman Math I----------------1 Connie Westrope Language Arts Suzanne Mclnnis Home Economics Don Needs Social Sciences Jean Peterson Math Stephen Smolik Larry Theis Band Language Arts Jack Vant English Cecile Waldman Art BOARD OF EDUCATION Gerald Bryan Leon Draeger Louise Wheeler President Vice President Secretary Kenneth E. Sipes Treasurer and Superintendent Frances Inness Duane Jones Louis Monson Donald Yungdahl 27 Bus Drivers: Bob Grossnicklaus, Dean Buffington, Elaine Tonniges, Morris Richards, Will Stevens. Janitors: Will Stevens, Frank Jinright, Irene Anderson, John Cerny. NO PICTURE AVAILABLE 28 Cooks: Elaine Jones (head cook), Pat Reisdorff, Linda Larson, Harriet Peterson. GOALS ON THE GRIDIRON! OSCEOLA 6 12 0 20 28 27 6 3 29 Genoa Silver Creek Polk Fullerton Palmer Henderson St. Edward Stromsburg Clarks OPPONENT 10 7 14 7 10 12 13 7 0 Front row: J. Moody, D. Klein, M. Sliva, K. Johansen, D. Burritt, T. Larson, C. Ericson, M. Gabel, D. Oquist, D. Sterup. Second row: J. Gillett, R. Urban, L. LeSuer, J. Wheeler, T. Dowling, J. Kuhnel, M. Sigler, T. Wheeler, C. Marak, J. Davis, K. Stachura, Third row: Coach D. Needs, G. Heck, K. Wieseman, B. Husmann, D. Kucera, J. Lux, P. Wieseman, D. Hayes, M. Bryan, C. Hofbauer, J. Carlson, Coach J. Johnson. Fourth row: S. Bryan, M. Dunn, D. Bryan, G. Schacher, C. Conkling, T. Peterson, D. Sterup, J. Walford, J. Graham, K. Urban, St. Mgr. B. Jinright. Not pictured: Coach J. Habben, Coach C. Carlson. 30 Seniors: John Walford, Kent Urban, Doug Sterup, Murray Dunn, Gene Schacher, Joe Graham. Starting the season with a new coach, Mr. Don Needs, the Osceola High School football team ended he season with a 5-4 record. The boys put forth a great deal of effort and determination to end their season with more victories than defeats. The seniors making their last appearance were Joe Graham, Murray Dunn, Gene Schacher, John Walford, Kent Urban, and Doug Sterup. We thank these senior leaders for giving us a team we can be proud of! All State HONORABLE MENTION Doug Sterup Kent Urban ALL CONFERENCE Joe Graham Kent Urban Doug Sterup Gene Schacher 31 BUMPING INTO ACTION Left to right: S. Watts, J. Gabel, B. Schott, K. Monson, N. Lemp, B. Peterson, N. Boden, L. Watts Bond, D. Johnson, D. Neujahr, S. Boden, P. Gustafson. Center: Coach Mclnness, Coach Ibarolle, and T. Hofbauer. Bottom Row: K. Monson, D. Neujahr, S. Boden. Second Row: T. Johansen, C. Leimser, D. Theis, T. Flatt. Third Row: S. Watts, P. Gustafson, G. Schmidt, J. Gabel, B. Christenson. Top Row: T. Hofbauer, Coach Ibarolle, Coach Mclnness. 32 Bottom Row: K. Breeden, J. Peterson, B. Dunn, T. Johansen, J. Gabel, T. Flatt, Second Row: D. LeSuer, C. Leimser, J. Gabel, G. Schmidt, D. Theis, B. Christensen. Top Row: Coach Mclnness. Clockwise from bottom: N. Lemp, B. Peterson, D. Johnson, L. Watts Bond, N. Boden. The Varsity Volleyball team finished the season with a record of 4-10. This record didn't show the spirit and determination displayed throughout the season. This spirit, along with the Junior Varsity's record of 4-4, gives the team high hopes for next year. Although the freshmen ended up with a record of 1-8, they are looking forward to next year after having gained experience this year. Those making All-Conference Volleyball were: 1st Team —B. Peterson; 2nd Team—D. Johnson; and Honorable Mention — N. Lemp, L. Watts Bond, and J. Gabel. 33 Varsity, back: Coach Vrooman, D. Kucera, T. Lux, B. Husman, D. Hayes, R. Urban, and Mgr. B. Peterson, G. Schacher, D. Sterup, J. Walford, R. Jinright. Leimser, M. Dunn, Coach Carlson. Front: M. Gabel, J. ONE BASKET AWAY FROM STATE Junior Varsity, back: Coach Vrooman, J. Carlson, K. Stachura, M. Gabel, G. Heck, M. Sigler, T. Wheeler, R. Urban. Front: C. Ericson, C. Hofbauer, T. Larson, K. Johansen, A. Johansen, and C. Marek. 34 Seniors, back: J. Walford, D. Sterup, G. Schacher. Front: R. Leimser, M. Dunn. 35 Varsity, back row: T. Hofbauer, D. Johnson, S. Boden, row: J. Gabel, D. Jones, B. Schott, N. Lemp, S. Watts, K. Monson, B. Nitsch, L. Bond, Coach Ibarolle. Front J. Gabel. Jr. Varsity, back row: D. Theis, K. Breeden, J. Gabel, B. Nitsch, Coach Needs, S. Watts, J. Jarmin, T. Johanson, B. Dunn. Front row: B. Christensen, T. Zelasney, C. Leimser, S. Jones, J. Peterson, T. Flatt, B. Albers. The 6-6 record showed the tremendous improvement in the lady Bulldogs. There was a lot of teamwork, effort, and spirit shown by the girls. Speed and height were the major factors in their improvement. The lady Bulldogs will lose four Seniors, but four Junior lettermen along with promising underclassmen will be returning next year. 36 37 first row: 1. McMeekin, D. Burritt, D. Hahn, D. Oquist, J. Gillett, L. LeSuer, D. Klein. Second row: St. Mgr. T. Walgreen, P. Kresha, K. Kresha, D. Runquist, J. Wheeler, T. Bachenburg, D. Sterup, B. Kresha, Third row: Coach J. Habben, M. Bryan, J. Graham, D. Bryan, C. Becker, T. Dowling, P. Wieseman, St. Mgr. T. Hofbauer. A LOOK AT THE WRESTLING SEASON! The 1979-80 'matmen' of Osceola, coached by Mr. Jon Habben, repeated their 1978-79 season with a dual record of 5-4. Twenty wrestlers made up the wrestling squad with the help of two student managers. State Contenders from the Osceola squad were: senior, Tim Bachenburg, (third consecutive year), senior, Joe Graham, (second time at state), and sophomore, David Bryan, (first visit to state). Outstanding Wrestling individuals, that proved leadership is still alive, are: Most Valuable Wrestler: Tim Bachenburg, Honorary Team Captains: Tim Bachenburg, Joe Graham, Most Improved: Jeff Wheeler, All Hustle Award: Tim Bachenburg, Darin Sterup, Managers and Statisticians: Tim Hofbauer, Tracy Walgreen, Publicity: Mike Bryan. Graduating Seniors pictured at left are: standing, Joe Graham, Tim Bachenburg, kneeling, Corey Becker, Pat Kresha. Seasonal Records Osceola 24 Osceola 22 Osceola 36 Osceola 34 Osceola 22 Osceola 46 Osceola 12 Osceola 31 Osceola 39 Lakeview St. Edward Clarks Fullerton David City Stromsburg D. C. Aquinas Palmer East Butler Tournaments 41 42 27 27 40 15 39 29 24 Clarks Inv. Stromsburg Elgin Inv. Greeley Inv. Goldenrod Conf. C-2 Dist. at Tekemah State 11th of 15 7th of 10 4th of 8 6th of 9 4th of 6 8th of 14 29th of 54 Thinclads The Osceola Track team this year experienced some very successful moments. The girls qualified again this year for the State 2-mile Relay; Kris Monson, Nancy Lemp, Tina Flatt, and Bonnie Nitsch. Joyce Gable was also honored with state qualification in both the 2-mile and mile runs. Nancy Lemp, senior, qualified again this year for the third consecutive year. The team placed third in the Goldenrod Conference meet and fourth in the District meet. Pictured below are right. Seniors: Gene Schacher, Nancy Lemp and Corey Becker. Left, student managers Jolene Gable and Crystal Leimser. Girls' Track Team top to bottom: Nancy Lemp, Kris Monson, Joyce Gable, Bonnie Nitsch, Bev Schott, Tami Hofbaur, Carrie Gabriel, Deb Theis, Chris Flatt, Shari Gossett, Tina Flatt, Coach Jensen and wife Mrs. Jensen, Kathy Breeden. 40 Keep On Sprinting The boys' track team may not have made it to the Olympics this year as Bruce Jenner once did, but they did place fourth in the Golden-rod Conference meet in Columbus. Dan Kucera was the only individual qualifying for state in the two mile run. Boys Track Team, Front: Brian Jinright, Jeff Gillet, Schacher, Corey Becker, Pat Wieseman, Coach Mark Gabel, Chris Hofbaur, Mike Sigler, Dan Kucera, Carlson. Back: Coach Vrooman, John Lux, David Bryan, Gene 41 TAKE A LOOK AT OUR SUPER SPIRIT Varsity Football Cheerleaders: Top, Left to left to right: N. Lemp, J. Jarmin, D. Triba, C. Schott, L. Marsh, S. Boden, D. Neujahr, J. Schott, B. Nitsch, and L. Bond. JV Cheerleaders: Susan Watts, Brenda Christensen, Julie Jarmin, and Jolene Gabel. SPIRIT CLUB Front row: B. Jinright, J. Gabel, J. Jarmin, S. Watts, B. Christensen, and sponser Miss Waldman. Second row: D. Theis, T. Johansen, D. Neujaur, C. Schott, H. Jacobsen, and K. Breeden. Third row: P. Gustafson, D. Becker, D. Triba, S. Boden, S. Watts, and S. Jones. Fourth row: L. Reisdorff, B. Dunn, J. Schott, J. Jarmin, C. Hennings, and S. Jinright. Fifth row: G. Schmidt, D. Jones, N. Lemp, L. Marsh, B. Nitsch, C. Leimser, and J. Peterson. Top row: K. Dittmer, B. Schott, T. Hofbauer, and J. Gabel. Wrestling Cheerleaders top. Basketball Cheerleaders middle, and JV Cheerleaders bottom. 42 Activities Memories Mingle with Melodies Selected group of girls and boys glee. It was a quiet year for the Mixed Chorus and other groups. The musical groups participated in three concerts this year. They consisted of a Fall Concert, and an annual Christmas concert, and Spring concert following District Music Contest. The Mixed Chorus received a 2 rating at District Music Contest. Their selections included Seeds Grow To Plants and Standing On The Walls of Zion . Representing the Chorus this year were Choral Council members. Soprano Brenda Peterson, Alto Carla Schott, Tenor Tim Bachenberg, and Bass Murray Dunn. 44 Girls glee back row: N. Boden, B. Peterson, L. Bond, D. Triba, V. Thomton, L. Peterson, D. Johnson, D. Baer, J. Schott, L. Johnston, N. Lemp, D. Jones, L. Johansen. Third row: S. Boden, L. Marsh, C. Coffin, T. Sculley, J. Jarmin, C. Gabriel, B. Schott, B. Nitch, G. Schmidt, S. Watts, C. Schott. 2nd row: K. Ditmer, D. Lesuer, J. Jarmin, T. Johansen, B. Christensen, S. Watts, P. Gustafson, D. Neujahr, S. Jones, C. Hennings, 1st row: L. Reisdorf, D. Theis, C. Breeden, S. Jinright, J. Gabel, C. Leimser, T. Zelasney, and B. Dunn. This year three individuals were chosen to participate in the All State Music Choir at Fremont. They are left to right: Tim Bachenberg, Cathy Coffin, and Mike Bryan. Mike Bryan was also chosen to be among those in the 1980 European Goodwill Tour. 45 Swing Choir, standing: D. Johnson, D. Bryan, K. Dittmer, M. Dunn, D. Theis, M. Sigler, C. Schott, T. Peterson, T. Sculley. Kneeling: N. Boden, M. Bryan, B. Christensen, T. Bachenberg, J. Carlson, B. Peterson, T. Wheeler, and S. Watts. This group received a Superior rating at District Music Contest. GIVE ME THAT OLD SOFT SHOE Boys Sextet, back: Troy Dowling, Tim Wheeler, Murray Dunn. Front: Tim Bachenberg, Joel Carlson, and Mike Bryan. Their performances consisted of those at a concert with other small groups and at Alumni Banquet. These individuals also received a Superior rating at District Music Contest. 46 Triple Trio left to right: Terri Johansen, Vicki Thornton, Lori Marsh, Denise Triba, Jody Peterson, Jane Jarmin, Paige Gustafson, Carrie Gabriel, and Leann Johansen. This group received a Superior rating at District Music Contest. Soloists, back: Tim Bachenberg, Troy Dowling, Murray Dunn, Mike Bryan, Tim Wheeler. Front: Terri Johansen, Cathy Coffin, Susan Watts, Terri Scully, Carla Schott, Becky Dunn and Carrie Gabriel. 47 BAND HARVESTS HONORS Many long early morning practices paid off again this year as the O.H.S. marching band scored with another successful season. At Harvest of Harmony the band scored a 2 rating. At Pershing their ability greatly improved as they received a Superior rating on their three selections “What I Did for Love , “Conquistadors Grand Entry , and Wildcat Victory . Brenda Peterson was chosen by the band to represent Osceola as queen candidate for Harvest of Harmony. Brenda ranked among the top ten of participants at Harvest. 48 Drill Team: Bev Schott, Paige Gustafson, Debbie Jones, Nancy Kucera, Vicki Thornton, Debbie Johnson. There are four Senior Drill Team members that will be leaving, Nancy Kucera captain, Vicki Thornton co-captain, Debbie Johnson and Debbie Jones. Senior band members back: C. Schott, D. Triba, L. Bond, L. Johnston, D. Jones, Front: N. Lemp, D. Johnson, N. Boden, T. Wozny, T. Bachenberg, E. Moore, and V. Thornton. 49 Concert Band Captures Spotlight Concert Band made a bright appearance at this year's performances with their new tuxedo uniforms. This group received a 2 rating at District Music Contest. Representing the band are council members L. Bond, D. Triba, C. Schott, D. Kucera, T. Bachenberg, J. Peterson, V. Thoton, and D. Neujahr. 50 Stage Band did an excellent job at District Music Contest by receiving a superior rating. Back row: S. Richards, J. Wright. Second row: L. Johnston, M. Sigler, L. Bond, D. Theis, B. Christensen, T. Hofbauer, J. Jarmin, S. Watts. First row: J. Wheeler, T. Bachenberg, S. Boden, C. Schott, N. Boden, K. Stachura, D. Bryan, D. Oquist, T. Wheeler. Percussion Ensemble: Right to left: Scot Richards, Danny Oquist, Brenda Christensen, and David Bryan. Not pictured is Jeff Wheeler. si NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY O-CLUB The National Honor Society is an honorary organization whose members are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and participation. The members are selected each semester. This year's officers for the National Honor Society were President—Debbie Jones, Vice President—Tim Bachenberg, Secretary—Brenda Peterson, and Treasurer—Nancy Boden. NO PICTURE AVAILABLE The O-Club is for those athletes who win an athletic letter when out for a sport. This year's O-Club raised money by collecting aluminum cans for recycling. The Club also sponsored the Volleyball and Girls' Basketball Tournaments. On May 14, the O-Club ran the grade school track meet which is held at this time every year for grades one through six. This year's O-Club sponsors were Lori Ibarolle, Curt Carlson, and Don Needs. 52 TAKE A LOOK AT STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council, from left clockwise: Trent Larson, Debbie Baer, Debbie Theis, Gene Schacher, Murray Dunn, Calvin Marak, Joyce Gabel, Paige Gustafson, and Dan Hayes. The Student Council helped things work out smoothly this past year with the leadership of President Murray Dunn. Fice President Gene Schacher, Secretary Debbie Theis, and Treasurer Deb Baer. The Council's biggest project this year was Homecoming. Student enthusiasm to beat Stromsburg resulted in a good turnout for the traditional bonfire. The Homecoming Dance was a success thanks to the Student Council arranging for a disc jockey from Super Sound of Omaha. 53 DIM ALL THE LIGHTS Halftime of the football game was highlighted by the crowning of the King and Queen, Murray Dunn and Nancy Lemp. First Attendants were Gene Schacher and Luanne Watts. Second Attendants were Doug Sterup and Denise Triba. Assisting the royal court were Crown Bearer Corey Watts and Flower Girl April Jennison. An evening of musical entertainment was provided by Super Sound System from Omaha. The gym was festively decorated by the Spirit Club featuring the theme Dim All The Lights . The memory of Homecoming 1979 will long be remembered by the students of O.H.S. 54 This year's theme for the parade was Prime Time T.V. All classes worked hard on their floats and those winning prizes in the Junior Division: A tie for 1st and 2nd place between the fourth grade, Bulldogs Waltz Over Beavers , and the sixth grade, Serve Up A Victory , 3rd place was the second grade, Beat The Beavers . In the Senior Division those coming out on top were 1st place—seventh grade, M'A S'H The Beavers , 2nd place—Juniors, Beavers Struck By Lightning , 3rd place—a tie between the eighth grade, Incredible Bulldogs , the ninth grade, Bulldog Fever , and the tenth grade, Bad News Bulldogs . Even though the Bulldogs played a tough game, the St. Edward Beavers came out victorious by a close 13-6 score. 55 F.H.A. The F.H.A. had several activities this year. A cake raffle was held during the basketball season, cookies were baked for the Title I party, and a Kidnap Breakfast was held for the Christmas party. Several members attended the March of Dimes Leadership Convention in Lincoln, as well as the District and State F.H.A. Conventions. Members include: President Jolene Gabel, Vice President Crystal Leimser, Secretary Sabine Watts, Treasurer Gina Schmidt. Middle row: Miss Mclnnis, Becky Dunn, Terri Johansen, Debbie Theis, Debbi LeSuer, Seated: Julie Schmidt and Tandra Leimser. M.O.D. March of Dimes King and Queen Candidates for 1980 were Vicki Thornton and Kent Urban. On January 10, Kent and Vicki, along with the other candidates from Polk County, traveled to each of their schools for a program on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. The MOD had a guest speaker to talk at the program. A blanket toss at a basketball game and donations from Osceola businesses helped to raise money for the March of Dimes Campaign. Finally, on March 22, the MOD Dance was held at the Stromsburg Gym. The candidates from Stromsburg were crowned King and Queen. 56 Drama Club, back: Mr. Vant, J. Gabel, D. Triba, D. Lemp, C. Schott, and T. Bachenberg. Not pictured: D. Jones, D. Theis, B. Dunn. Front: C. Hennings, N. Sterup. DRAMA CLUB SENDS TWO TO STATE! Hard work paid off for this year's Drama Club as these individuals received awards as follows: C. Hennings—Certificate of Award (Oral Interpretation of Poetry), B. Dunn—Certificate of Award and Third place ribbon at Conference Speech Contest in Oral Interpretation of Drama, D. Sterup—Certificate of Award and Third place ribbon at Conference Speech Contest in Oral Interpretation of Drama, J. Gabel—Certificate of Award and Third place ribbon at Conference Speech Contest in Oral Interpretation of Drama, C. Schott—Certificate of Award and Third place ribbon at Conference Speech Contest in Oral Interpretation of Drama, D. Triba—Certificate of Award and Fifth place ribbon at Conference Speech Contest in Duet Acting, D. Jones—Certificate of Award and Fifth place ribbon at Conference Speech Contest in Duet Acting, D. Theis—Certificate of Award, First place medal at Conference Speech Contest in Informative Public Address, Superior rating at District Speech Contest in Informative Public Address, which qualified her for the State Speech Contest, T. Bachenberg—Certificate of Award, Third place ribbon at Conference Speech Contest in Oral Interpretation of Drama, First place medal at Conference Speech Contest in Extemperaneous Speaking, Superior rating at the District Speech Contest, which qualified him for the State Speech Contest. 57 No Boys Allowed was the title of the Junior class play directed by Jack Vant. The cast included Bev Schott as Rita, Troy Dowling as Keith, Sheila Boden as Belinda, Lori Marsh as Pattsie, Terri Scully as Edwina, Mike Bryan as LeRoy, John Lux as Harvey, Joel Carlson as Fred, Joyce Gabel as Nada, Kathie Ditmer as Vickie, Deb Neujahr as Jane, Dan Hays as Officer O'Brian, Kris Monson as Mrs. Dana, and Brian Jinright as Mr. Midnight. Alternate was Tami Hofbauer. “No Boys Allowed 58 A Hillbilly Weddin' On May 2, the Senior Class presented A Hillbilly Weddin' under the direction of Jack Vant. The play was about the Belsnickle family who was trying to marry off their two daughters, Bonnie Mae and Ceelie. A rich boy and his aunt arrived and spent a few days with the Belsnickle family not knowing what they were in for. Bonnie Mae fell in love and married the rich boy Ronald Maxwell, and Ceelie married one of the boys next door, Obeey Upschiager. Members of the cast included: Paw Belsnickle— Gene Schacher, Maw Belsnickle—Carla Schott, Ceelie Belsnickle—Debbie Jones, Bonnie Mae Belsnickle— Denise Triba, Juney Lou Belsnickle—Theresa Wozny, Four Belsnickle—Nancy Lemp, Five Belsnickle— Brenda Petersen, Six Belsnickle—Nancy Boden, Obeey Upschiager—Doug Sterup, Chiz Upschiager— Ron Leimser, Ronald Maxwell—Tim Bachenberg, Lucy Maxwell—Judy Schott, The Reverend—Kevin Breeden, Cousin Zeke—Murray Dunn, The Cousins—John Walford, Pat Kresha, Corey Becker. The Seniors put a lot of hard work and effort into the play to make it a success. It proved to be a delightful evening of laughter and entertainment. (Sorry, other pictures not available. Film destroyed in processing.) 59 All of my Love The date for this year's colorful prom was May 10. It was definitely a special prom as the seniors got out of school the 9th! The theme All of My Love lent itself to the red and silver decorations which covered the entire gym. The procession walked through a tunnel decorated with red and silver streamers. The tunnel started with pillars which lead down to an archway. The meal was furnished by P M Cafe and was enjoyed by everyone. The biggest surprise was that the expected band, WINDSONG, didn't show up. Luckily FLIGHT flew in and gave us a dance that neither the juniors or the graduating seniors would ever forget! 60 Servers, first row: S. Swantek, L. Reisdorff, T. Flatt, J. Peterson, K. Breeden, J. Gabel, and S. Gossett. Second row: D. Klein, K. Johansen, J. Davis, C. Ericson, D. Sterup, T. Larson, and M. Sliva. Head servers were Jody Peterson and Curtis Ericson. 61 62 MIKE STAFF DISCOVERS NEW IDEAS This year the Mike Staff experimented with many new ideas. They found new ways to label articles with catchy little headings and found out that a newspaper is more than cartoons and puzzles. Instructor Lori Ibarolle taught the staff the importance of a straight news story and how to make the school newspaper a success. Pictured above are back row: Corey Becker, Kevin Breeden, Ron Leimser, Joe Graham, Nancy Kucera, Lisa Johnston, Front: Luanne Bond, Theresa Wozny, Debbie Johnson, Leann Johansen, and Linda Draeger. ■★■ . ...iL ... 63 Annual Staff members (?) Back: Miss Westrope, Tami Hofbauer, Sheila Boden, Corey Becker, Patricia Ienn, Bob Nevers, Vicki Thornton, Marge Winslow. Mid- dle: Jim Bartley, Brian Jinright, Joyce Gabel, Carla Schott, Leann Johansen. Front: Jane Jarmin, Tim Bachenberg, Bev Schott, and Deb Neujahr. Lots of Time, Lots of Effort . . . Memories The Annual Staff is responsible for putting together a yearbook which brings together a collection of the year's memories. This year's annual suffered many difficulties throughout the year. At the first of the year there were few that were willing to help. After a slow start there were many volunteers but few actually met their responsibilities. The yearbook sponsor. Miss Westrope contributed a great deal while putting the book together. Editor- in-Chief Leann Johansen and Business Manager Carla Schott put forth their greatest efforts to finish this year's book. Other members who deserve special recognition include: Brian Jinright, Jane Jarmin. A special thanks goes to Mike Bryan for the use of his pictures. (Note: A lot of pages in this yearbook were finished at the last minute and several pictures are missing due to annual staff members with other priorities.) 64 Advertising OVERLAND SAND GRAVEL r=arm Bureau upe insurance companu Congratulations Seniors May your dreams come true Ready Mixed Concrete Stromsburg, Nebraska redwood MOTEL RAY and BERNICE SOUKUP MIKE SENIOR STUDIO. INC. Portrait. Wadding and Commercial Photography OUR OWN HARDWARE More than d hardware store' 2818 • HTH STREET COLUMBUS. 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