Pawnee City High School - Indian Yearbook (Pawnee City, NE)

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Tiistory . Down the long trail One September mom many moons ago, fifty-two eager young Pawnees stormed the doors of Pawnee High School in a search lor knowledge. We managed, somehow, to brave the ridicule of both the older warriors and the paleface faculty, and took our places as stu- dents in this heap big wigwam of education. We elected Tracy as our Chieftain and Carol Jean as his assistant. Lucille recorded the happenings at our pow-wows and handled our wampum. Our representative to the Great Tribal Council was Jim Plihal and Miss Moler served as our honored counselor. At this time we were officially allowed to attend the month- ly tribal dances as full-fledged braves. Also, it was during this year that Katie went with Jack, Chief Huston combed fair maiden Cook's hair, and Miss Werner bade us a fond farewell. Our sophomore year, we again donned our war paint and tomahawks in an effort to add more feathers to our caps of knowledge. This year, Big Chief Huston was assisted by Dean Howard. Carol Smith took over our evei- increasing supply of wampum and recorded the events at our pow-wows. Bob Hubka cast his lot with the Tribal Council and we were aptly-advised by Miss McKissick and Miss Olson. Aside from the usual routine of study all the girls cut bangs and hay rides became quite popular. As we entered Pawnee High our junior year, the girls immediately began rehearsals for the class play Campus Deadline. Tracy remained our dependable chieftain and was ably assisted by Joy. Lucille, again, took charge of wampum and pow-wows. Marilyn and Dean Howard were elected to the Tribal Council and we were counseled by Miss Mc- Kissick and Miss Peckham. As Christmas ap- proached, Carol kissed Mr. Albrecht under the mistletoe (the festive spirit must have gotten the best of her); we presented the annua’ Christmas program, featuring Pike Bones and his Country Lickers; Dotsy and Polly had a big mid-semester sale at their locker, and Jim made All-State. Dignified Seniors! We have found ourselves in these moccasins all too soon. Dean Howard now serves as our honored chieftain with Joy as his right-hand man. Belva is handling what wampum we still have (after paying for last year's banquet) and is recording what takes place at our very frequent pow-wows. Tribal Council representatives are Tracy and Marilyn. Counselors are Coach Moss and Mr Rosewell. In November, we presented the traditional Thanksgiving program which will always be remembered (at least, by us). Also, Jim made All-State again. A great deal of our story remains to be told—for one cannot write what has not yet happened. The class play, banquet, class day, sneak day, and commencement are still in the future. As we approach the end of the long, long trail which has led us through four eventful years of high school, we are prepar- ing to leave this reservation as brave warriors, ready to proceed into life, each seeking his own fortune. We sincerely hope that we will not be lost in the shades of a long-forgotten past. Class Motto: No prize without a struggle. Class Colors: Maroon and Grey. Class Flower: Gardenia. Page 10

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Qjeniors James Robert Pliha) •Jim'' College Preparatory ‘7 don’t like the moonlight because you can't turn it out.” Boys' Glee 2, 3. 4; Choir 2. 3. 4. Boys' Octet 2. Mixed Octet 3, Boys' Quartet 2, 3; Band 1, 2. 3, 4. Annual Stall, Opera 2, 3 4 Football 1, 2. 3 4 Captain Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4. Track 1. P” Club 4. Student Council 1. Carol Jane Smith KT College Preparatory 7 should rather please one man than many.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Twirler 1, 2; Crum Ma- jorette 3. 4. Brass Sextet 2. 3. 4 Trumpet Trio 3. 4 Pep Band 2, 3; Orchestra 1. 2, 3. 4 Pep Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 4. Choir 2 3. 4. Librarian 4; Junior Choir 1. Girls' Glee 2. 3. 4. Librarian 4. Girls' Octet 3. 4. Girls' Sextet 4; Opera 4. Opera Or- chestra 1. 2. 3, Pawneean Staff 4. Dra- matics 1; Class Secretary-Treasurer 2; Carnival Attendant 1; Junior Play. Betty Alyce Rohlmeier Bets'' Normal Training ”There's never much of a good thing—that is why Vm so small.” G.A.A 1, 3; Band 2.3,4; Pep Club 3 4 Choir 3. 4. Girls' Glee 2. 3. 4 Accompa- nist 3; Y-Teens 1. 2, 3. Secretary 2. Vice President 3; Junior Choir 1 Opera 3 4 Junior Play; Dramatics 1. Vere. C Steiner •‘Vera Commercial “Quiet and polite in every way.” Band 2, 3, G A A 1 Pep Club 3. Choir 2. Girls' Glee 2. Opera 2. Carol Jear Stewart ••Carol'' Commercial Being good is such a lonesome job.” Band 2. 3. 4. Orchestra 4. Class Vice President 1; Junior Play. Belva Mae Turnbull “Belva Commercial “She thinks teachers are too inquisi- tive.” G.A.A 1. 3; Orchestra 2. 3. 4. Librarian 2. 3. Band 2, 3 4, Dramatics 1; Girls' Glee 3. Woodwind Quintet 3. 4, String Quartet 3. 4. Y-Teens 1. 2, 3. Class Secre- tary 4. Junior Play; Pep Club 3. 4; Paw- neean Staff 3. 4. Annual Staff. Junior Choir 1; Opera Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Donald D. Thompson Vocational Agriculture Me and my Ford, all alone and blue.” Track 3. 4. Basketball 1. Student Man- ager 3; Football 3. F F A 1. 2. 3. 4. Dra- matics 1. 2. P Club 3, 4, Annuali Staff.

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We, the Senior class of 1950, being of sound mind and body (it says here in small print) do, before our departure into the remaining years of the hereafter, hereby will and bequeath (no strings attached, believe it or not!) the following to those whose doom it is to follow in our footsteps: Carolyn Hess wills her quiet temper to Maxine Korber. (This makes the second year that she has been willed such—but to no avail.) Bob Hubka wills his ability to remain busy in study halls for 40 minutes to Harold Milne. You can relax now, Miss Ullstrom. Marilyn Edgerton wills all her excess charms to the first 75 people that apply. She says she has plenty to go around. Polly Parrett wills her giggle to Paul Cash. Won't that perk up the football team? Tracy Huston wills his ability to hold the office of president for three consecutive terms to the Republicans. They seem to need it. Donna Callam wills her ability to dance to all future attenders of the Z.C.B.J. Hall. Dean Howard leaves his curly hair to Bill Welch. A charm-curl or toni might help the situation, Bill. Don Albers leaves his place in the Ag. room to his brother—nothing like keeping it in the family. Betty Brown wills her walk to Albert Benson. Think you can do it, Albert? Anna Mae Friedly wills her dependability to all underclassmen. This should solve a lot of problems around school. Sylvia Hooper wills her big brown eyes to Keith Niss. Let's see some action, Dirdo!! Ruth Boehmer wills her position on the vol- ley ball team to Jerome Hoffman. Well, girls, this is your chance. Won't he look cute in white shorts???? Dean Kalina wills his dancing technique to Albert Panec. You won't have any trouble getting a partner now, Albert. Carol Jean Stewart wills all lost combs, gloves and lipstick to the lucky people who find them. Joy Howard leaves for a good night's sleep. Betty Rohlmeier wills her height to Ace Bennett. Heck! We did have hopes for the basketball team. Lawrence Brown leaves his car, ahem, to Alvin Vance. This will make transportation to Humboldt much much easier, eh Alvie? Ross Kerl leaves his ability to give im- promptu speeches to all future speech students who don't believe in studying either. Betty Mort wills her ability to make angel food cakes to her cousin, Pat Stitzel. Dean Davis wills his quietness to Lee Frost. Maybe there is still hope for choir. Shirley Callam leaves..................in a certain grey Chevrolet. Belva Turnbull bequeaths her typing ability to Robert Stepanek. The lucky dog!!! Vera Steiner wills her light complexion and blonde hair to Bill Dakan. Peroxide is our solution, Bill. Nona Baker wills her unique little accent to Don Thurston. Ya can't do it if ya don't try. Don. George Gilmore left in October. We suppose he got tired of waiting. Lucille Eddy wills her position as majorette in marching band to Lowell Vestal. Skirts, we love those skirts. Here's hoping he does, too Jim Plihal leaves his habit of burning mid- night oil to Rut Clark (Studying, that is, Rut!) Carol Smith just leaves. Pawnee’s loss is Peru's gain. Sam Brzon leaves his love for American history to Cynthia. Don't tell us your troubles, Coach! Do we look like your mother????? Theba Blodgett wills her neatness to all underclassmen’s lockers. Don Haverkamp's slogan of No dates, more spending money, is willed to Bingy Boehmer. Barbara Colweil leaves her chair in band PLUS all chipped, broken, lipstick-soaked reeds, cork grease, and old lesson books to Donna Bethel. Carry on!! Katie Kerl wills her unconventional way o? doing things to Nelson Jensen. Dotsy Kerl leaves her soprano voice to Chuck Jensen. Well, Chuck, this means you can take over in girls' trio next year. Happy thought, isn't it? Echo Nimmich wills her ability to drive to Ned Eckman. Need we say more????? Georgia Bock leaves her violin to Henry Herries. Move over Marj, you don't stand a chance. Bob Packett leaves, that is, if Mr. Bratt consents. Don Thompson wills his car to Mary Carolyn Bratt and we the Annual Staff of '50 being sympathetic and understanding will to Mr. and Mrs. Bratt a year's supply of Bayer aspirin. We sincerely hope this does the job. The entire class of '50 wills to every student and teacher of Pawnee High the best of every- thing in years to come. Page 11