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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1968 volume:

A ---- - THE INDIAN 1968 i Pawnee City High School Pawnee City, Nebraska John Andrews, Editor Front row; Dennis K„ Lynne S„ Terry B., John A., Russ H„ Back row; Nancy W., Anita G., Ruth S., Mr. Hillman. 1967-68 Indian Staff John crops picture while Ruth and Russ look on. In foreground Lynne and Anita write copy. This picture is the wrong size. How much copy do you want? Where's Kent? Why doesn't John like it? Who forgot their uniforms? These were but some of comments heard on any day the last of February in Room 206. Pictures are taken as events happen, and some copy can be done in advance, but there is the Big Push to meet the deadline when all the ends must be drawn together and a final copy placed in the mail. This year's staff under the direction of editor John Andrews, and sponsorship of Ric Hillman, spent many hours making this Indian one that would present a picture of this year's school activities. Thanks must go to the business con- cerns in our town who helped make our annual possible. We appreciate their sup- port sponsoring pages in the annual. 2 Miss Alice Brackett The 1968 Pawnee City High School Indian is dedicated to Miss Alice Brackett for her many fine years of service in the Pawnee City School System. Student Council The P. C. Student Council for this year was composed of: Front row; Clarice Johnson; Secretary-Treasurer; Terry Borcher, President; Ruth Stevens, Vice- President. Other members were Stephanie Glen, Russ Hunzker, Brian Ganzel, Carol Fischer, Bob Sawyer, Barb Hartman. Their biggest project was a trip to McCook to the State Student Council Con- vention. They also promoted student acti- vities, led flag salutes, sponsored lyceums. They held a dance and Ugly Foot contest for their money makers. School Board Members are: Front row; John Wherry, Vice President; ident; Back row; Dan Hopper; Wallace Johnson; Ross June Stewart, Secretary-Treasurer; Glen Binder, Pres- Theiman. 4 5 F ACU LTY Administration Mr. Ronald Wenninghoff has b'een Superintendant of the Pawnee Schools for five years. He has his AB and MA from Peru State Teacher's College and has done graduate work at the University of Nebraska. Mr. Wesley Brewer, Principal Mrs. Georgia Martin, Secretary Faculty Mrs. Daisymae Eckman 6 Mrs. Wilma Stevens Mr. Jim Barnhart Miss Josie Lutz Mrs. Chere Horel Mr. Richard Hillman Mr. Ronald Ganzel Mr. Jim McWilliams Mrs. Harriet Dokken Mr. Terry Harlow Mrs. Mary Morten Mr. Lloyd Fischer Mr. Kerm Mortensen Grade School Faculty Front Row: Mrs. Harding, fourth; Mrs. Puls, seventh and eighth; Mrs. Dageford, third; Mrs. Albin, sixth; Mrs. Marshall, second; Back Row: Mrs. Baker, Kindergarten; Mrs. Hunzeker, fifth; Mrs. Richardson, art, remedial; Mrs. Graham, first; Mrs. Poteet, remedial. Miss Brackett has been in charge of our new special edu- cation department this year. Mrs. Johnson is the grade school secretary. She also was assistant kindergarten teacher for 32 students. 9 Cooks, Mrs. Prine, Mrs. Parks and Mrs. Flanagin spent many hours planning and preparing our hot lunch program. School Helpers Responsible for keeping the school and grounds clean and in good repair are our capable custodians; Mrs. Irene Brown, Mr. Bob Stephens, and Mr. Don Brown. 10 GRADUATES « 1 1 he Difference Between Failure and Success is Being Nearly Right and Exactly Right.” VIRGINIA KAY ALLBRIGHT Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Clarinet Quaret 1,2,3, 4; Wood Wind Ensemble 4; Majorette 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Girls Glee 1,2,3; Freshman Mixed Chorus 1; Girls Sextet 2,3, Madrigal 3; Girls Trio 2; Folk Group 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Song Leader 4; Thespian 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play. JOHN LEE ANDREWS Thespian 4; Smoke Signal Staff 4; Editor Indian Staff 4; Class Pres. 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play. KATHY COLLEEN ANDREWS Girls Glee 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3; Junior Class Play; BILL BEAN Football 4; P.C. Club 4; Homecoming Attendent 4 LARRY WILLIAM BORCHER Basketball 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; P.C. Club 2,3, 4; Vice Pres. 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Class Treas. 1; Homecoming Prince 4. TERRY LYNN BORCHER Basketball 1,2; Football 1,3,4; Co-Captain 4; All- Conference 3,4; All-State 4; Track 1,3,4; P.C. Club 3,4; Pres. 4; FFA 1; Thespian 4; Smoke Signal Staff 4; Indian Staff 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Vice Pres. 3; Pres. 4; Class Pres. 1; Vice Pres. 2; Homecoming Attendent 3; Homecoming King 4; Carnival Attendent 1; Librarian 4; Boys State 3; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4. 12 KENNETH LEROY BOWMAN Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Co-Captain 4; All-Conference 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; P.C. Club 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Attendent 1,2; Sweet- heart Attendent 4; Junior Class Play 3. JOHN WILLIAM DAGEFORD Football 1,2,4; Student Manager 3; Track 1,2,3; Golf 3,4; P.C. Club 3,4; Thespian 4; Class Vice Pres. 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4. JOHN LEE DAHLGREN Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys Glee 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; All- Conference 3,4; All-State Honorable Mention 2; Football 1, 4; All-Conference 4; Student Manager 3; Track 1,4; High Jump Record 3; P.C. Club 2,3,4; Thespian 4; Carnival At- tendant 2,3; Librarian 4; Junior Class Play 3. CAROLYN JANE DORRANCE Band 1,2,3,4; Horn Quartet 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Freshman Mixed Chorus 1; Girls Triple Trio 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 4; FHA 1,3,4; Thespian 4; Sweetheart Queen 4; Librarian 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play DALE DEAN DORSCH Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4; Boys Glee 1. DANIEL ADOLPH EICHENBERGER Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Freshman Mixed Chorus 1; Basket- ball 2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; P.C. Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Junior Officer-Secretary 2, Vice President 4; Class Sec retary 3,4; Junior Class Play. RICHARD LYNN FISCHER Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,4; Band Pres. 4; Mixed Cho- rus 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1, 2,3,4; P.C. Club 2,3,4; Secretary-Treas. 4; Thespian 4; Class Treas. 3; Sweetheart Prince 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play. ROBERT GEORGE FLETCHER Mixed Chorus 4; FFA 1,2,3; Junior Class Play. 3 GARY LEE FRANK Football 1,2; Student Manager 3,4; Track 1; P.C. Club 3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Thespian 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play. ANITA MARIE GANZEL Band 1,2,3,4; Flute Trio 1,2,3,4; Majorette 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2; Girls Glee 1; Freshman Mixed Chorus 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Treas. 4; FHA 1,2,3; Treas. 2; Thespian 4; Smoke Signal Staff 4; Indian Staff 4; Class Treas. 4; Junior Class Play. MARTHA RENEE HELMS Mixed Chorus 4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1; FHA 1,2,3,4; Recreation Chairman 4; Thespian 4; Smoke Signals Staff 2; LIZABETH ANN HOWARD Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Clarinet Quartet 4; Wood Wind Ensemble 4; Girls Glee 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; Treas. 3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Treas. 3; Pres. 4; Thespian 4; Vice Pres. 4; Carnival Attendant 3; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Librarian 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play; Student Director 4. JAMES PHILLIP HUBER Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,3; Track 1,2,3; P.C. Club 4; Sweetheart King 4; Junior Class Play 3. CLARICE ESTER JOHNSON Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1; Dance Band 2; Flute Trio 1,2,3,4; Majorette 1,2; Drum Majorette 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Girls Glee 1,2,4; Girls Sextet 1,2; Madrigal 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; FHA 3,4; Thespian Pres. 4; Student Council 2,4; Sec.- Treas. 4; Class Pres. 3; Class Sec. 2; Head Reserve Cheerleader 3; Homecoming Attendant 2; Sweetheart Princess 4; DENNIS KENT Boys Glee 1; Basketball 3; Thespian 4; Indian Staff 3, 4; Smoke Signals Staff 4; Photography Club 4; Student Council 3; Class Pres. 2; Junior Class Play 3. KEITH ALAN KLEPPER Boys Glee 1,2; Junior Class Play 3. 14 DENNIS WAYNE KORBER Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,3,4; Track 1,2,3; P. C. Club 3,4; Class Treas. 2; Junior Class Play 3. ANNA LEE KOSEK Girls Glee 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Lunch Room 3,4. ELDON LAWRENCE KROEMER Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; P.C. Club 3,4; FFA 1, 2,3,4; Sentinel 4; Thespian 4; Junior Class Play 3; Sen- ior Class Play 4. ALLAN LEON LANG Mixed Chorus 1; Student Manager 2; FHA 1,2,3,4; Re- porter 3, Treas. 4; Thespian 4; Boys State 3; Junior Class Play 3. DAVID LAWRENCE LUEDDERS Mixed Chorus 2; FFA 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play 3. ROBERT GUY MILLER Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Dance Band 4; Mixed Cho- rus 1,2; Boys Glee 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3, 4; All Conference 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Golf 3,4; P.C. Club 1,2,3,4; Thespian 4; Photography Club 3,4; JuniorClass Play 3; Senior Class Play. SHIRLEY KAY NEEMAN Mixed Chorus 1,2; Girls Glee 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Thespian 4; Sec.-Treas. 4; Librarian 3; Junior Class Play 3. JOHN BENJAMIN NICHOLAS Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Dance Band 4; State FFA Band 2,3,4; National FFA Band 4; Trombone trio 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1; FFA 1,2,3,4; Junior Vice Pres. 2; Pres. 4. JOYCE IRENE PARKS Pep Club 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Librarian 3,4; Junior Class Play 3. SANDRA JOAN PARKS Mixed Chorus 3; Girls Glee 1; Freshman Mixed Chorus 1;,Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Thespian 4; Photo- graphy .Club 4; Pres. 4; Junior Class Play 3.' GRACE JANELLE PEACOCK Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Clarinet Quartet 4; Wood Wind Ensemble 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Sec. 4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; All State 3,4; Girls Sextet 2; Madrigal 3,4; Folk Group 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Song Lead- er 3; Thespian 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4. MARY LOU POPELKA Mixed Chorus 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Horn Quar- tet 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Secretary 3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Asst. Pariimentarian 2; Degrees Chairman 3; Vice Pres. 4; Thespian 4; Photography Club 4; Sec.-Treas. 4; Li- brarian 3; Junior Class Play 3. RICHARD LYNN PULS Mixed Chorus 3; Boys Glee 1,2,3; Football 4; All-Con- ference 4; Track 1,2; Golf 1,2,3,4; P.C. Club 1,2,3,4; Student Manager 2; Thespian 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4. SARAH ANN RICHARDSON Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1; Girls Glee 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3; FHA 1; Junior Class Play 3. SANDRA ELIZABETH RODENE Band 1,2,3,4; Wood Wind Ensemble 4; Majorette 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Freshman Mixed Chorus 1; Girls Glee 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; FHA 1, 2,3,4; Recreation Chairman 3; Thespian 4; Smoke Sig- nals' Society 1; Class News 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play 4. JIMMY DALE SCOTT Junior Class Play 3. 16 LESLIE ANN STAKE Band 1,2,3,-4; Majorette 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2; Girls Glee 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Head Varsity Cheerleader 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Thespian 4; Photo- graphy 4; Student Council 1; Homecoming Attendant 3; Homecoming Princess 4; Junior Class Play 3. RUTH ELOISE STEVENS Band 1,2,3,4; All-State 4; Flute Trio 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2; Girls Glee 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3; Historian 3; Thespian 4; Indian Staff 4; Smoke Signals 4; Student Council 4; Vice Pres. 4; Class Vice Pres. 3; Librarian 2; Junior Class Play; Student Director 3; Senior Class Play 4; Betty Crocker Homemaking Award 4. LYNNE ELLEN STEWART Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Drum Quintet 2,3,4; Mix- ed Chorus 3; Girls Glee 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2, 3; Thespian 4; Indian Staff 3,4; Smoke Signals 4; Band Sec. 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Play. SHARLET SUE TILLER Mixed Chorus 2; Girls Glee 1,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2; Thespian 4; Librarian 2,3; Junior Class Play; Sen- ior Class Play. NANCY GAYLE WERNER Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 2,3,4; All- State 3,4; Soloist 3,4; Sax Qjartet 2,3,4; Wind Ensemble 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Girls Glee 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Sec. 4; FHA 1; Thespian 4; Indian Staff 4; Smoke Sig- nals 4; Junior Class Play 3; Seoior Class Play 4. KATHY JO WINCHELL Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Clarinet Quartet 4; Major- ette 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Head Reserve 2; Head Varsity 3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Degrees Chaicman4; Thespian 4; Class Vice Pres. 2; Class Sec. 1; Home- coming Attendant 1,4; Carnival Attendant 2; Girls State 3; Hiawatha'Queen Candidate 3; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play. JOHN NATHAN WISSLER Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Clarinet Quartet 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys Glee 1,2,3; Boys Quartet 1; Mixed Octet 1; Madrigal 1,2; Head Student Manager 1,2,3,4; Jr. High Track Coach 3,4; P.C. Club 1,2,3,4; Thespian 4; Student Council 2; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play. JANICE IRENE ZELENKA Mixed Chorus 3; Girls Glee 1,2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Thespian 4; Junior Play 3; Lunch Room Helper 2,3,4; 17 Can you spot the fourth person in this picture? It takes three senior boys to hide Bob Miller. The cold weather and water didn't stop these hard- working seniors from making money at their car wash. The senior officers are: John Dageford, Vice-President; John Andrews, President; Anita Ganzel, Treasurer; and Dan Eichenberger, Secretary. While some seniors were washing cars, others were selling food at the bake sale. All of these projects were to raise money for sneak trip. 18 19 UNDERGRADUATES David Leon Anderson David Lloyd Anderson Jac Leen Binder Kevin Binder Theresa Bloss Carol Buman Linda Carmicheal Micheal Conradt Janet Dageford Allen de Koning Susan Dorranee Doreen Droge Patricia Farwell John Fischer Stephanie Glenn Junior’s Year Highlighted by Banquet Kenneth Graham Willa Harris Randall Howard Russell Hunzeker Mary UN man Marcia Kerl Susan Kimes Robert Kloke Vaughn Koester Julia Wiers 20 Margaret Kunkel Arden Lang Mary Luedders Wade McCall Sharon Menninga Donald Metzger Galen Miller Cynthia Moore Glenda Oenbring Jeanne Percival Cora Raper Dora Raper Shirley Richardson Mary Riley David Rogers Randy claims that by chewing walnut tooth- picks he gets 7% fewer cavitiesl! Roy Rogers Donna Rosenthal Jay Sawyer Richard Slater 21 Randy Wissler Debates on current topics gave the Juniors practice at voicing their opinions. The Junior officers are; Marcia Kerl, Secretary; Roy Rogers, Treasurer; Mary Ullman, President; and Mary Riley Vice-President. Doreen Droge seems to be intent on doing a fine job on the National Merit Exam which some of the Juniors took in February. One of the main events for the Juniors was the County Government Day speeches. 22 Jerold Andrews George Bock Vickie Boehmer Robert Bradbury Linda Bean Roger Buman William Crom Edna Dorsch Susan Dusenbery Shelly Fields Sophomores Sponsor Sockhop The sophomores finally got to take the long awaited class --Drivers Training. Ruth Fink Kathryn Flanagin Brian Ganzel James Graham Daniel Harris Barbara Hartman Andrew Havl icek David Helms Richard Howard 23 Joyce Kerl Jerry Koeneke Linda Kroemer Kim McIntyre Jackie Mach T rudy Neeman Kathleen Niss Rodger Parks John Perdew Karen Richardson Terry Ritchie Rita Rohlemeier 24 The insecure sophomores are still sucking their thumbs. These sophomores are enjoying the pleasures of disect- ing in biology. Michael Sautter Jack Sharpe Diane Shearer Lawrence Spitser Richard Stake Gary Sunneberg JoEllen Vrtiska Joanell Wheeler Wayne Williams James Wissler Bill Latas Freshmen Gary Allbright Gail Benson Jon Blecha David Bowman Sandra Carmichael Raymond Colson The Freshmen Class officers are David Bowman, Pres - ident, Judson Martin, Vice President, Jayne Stake, Sec- retary, Paula Rodene, Treasurer. Carol Fischer Sterling Glenn Rick Henninger Jack Hinrichsen Kenneth Kimes Annette Klepper Michael Klepper Dorothy Kunkel Janice Laun David Luedders Doris Mach Richard Mach Jimeen Madden Christine Mangnall Judson Martin 26 Janet Metzger Diane Mort Robert Musi I Don North Roger Oenbring Michael Parks Mark Percival Jeanne Popelka Paula Rodene Paul Rogers Robert Rogers Mary Rowland Rebecca Sandusky Bob Sawyer Paul Shoemaker Initiated Feathers fly as three freshmen engage in a pillow fight. Seniors Jinny and Terry referee. Jayne Stake Johnny Stephens Roger Thiemann Mark Torczon Galen Trecek Lawrence Yoble 27 Junior High Eighth grade; Front row; Sandra Kussman, Peggy Philips, Janice Parks, Joyce Brown, Diane Colson, Linda Rowland, Karen Binder, Jeanie Whissler, Janice Brown, Second row; Mrs. Puls, Susan Thomas, Marvin McCall, Steve McWilliams, Bill Dorrance, Kendall Binder, Gary Moore, Sean McKintyre, Sterling Barker, Karen Mosier, Third row; Dean Rosenthal, Richard Crom, Gary Rundell, Steve Sautter, Ross Pettinger, Ricky Amos Seventh Grade: Front row; June Widdle, Marie Warnke, Marleen Menniga, Jeanie Kline, Nancy Rowland, Rita Crawford, Ann Sawyer, Alana Brown, Sheri Thomas, Judy Perdew, Nancy Bloss, Faye Rohlmeier, Second row; Mrs. Richardson, Priscilla Mort, Barb Shoemaker, Joyce Thieman, Julia Shapre, Julie Torczon, Bob Koeneke, Bill Latza, Tom Fliegal, Judy Collar, Third row; Marcia Karas, Howard Borcher, Charlie Hatfield, Philip Johnson, Randy Percival, Randy Niss, Joel Perdew, Rod Howard, Roger Tiller, Judy Haas 28 ACTIVITIES 29 DRUMS Ruth Fink Sandi Rodene Cora Raper Leslie Stake Jo Ellen Vrtiska Jackie Mach Marcia Kerl Galen Trecek Shirley Richardson Doreen Droge Lynne Stewart Kathleen Niss Jud Martin CLARINETS Joyce Kerl Bob Sawyer Linda Kroemer Bill Crom Virginia Allbright Kenny Kimes Lizabeth Howard Janelle Peacock FRENCH HORNS CORNETS Kathy Winchell Gail Benson Mary Riley Jeanie Popelka Randy Wissler Jac Leen Binder Sarah Richardson Stephanie Glenn John Fischer Dora ftaper Jerry Koeneke Joanell Wheeler Carol Buman Carol Dorrance Lou Popelka 30 Gamble's Store BARITONES Jay Sawyer Pat Farwell Roger Buman Randy Howard SAXOPHONES Don Metzger Janet Dageford Mark Torczon Wade McCall Nancy Werner TROMBONES Dick Fischer J.B. Nicholas Brian Ganzel Roger Thiemann Paul Shoemaker BASS CLARINET Annette Klepper Paula Rodene Kathy Flanagin BASOON Terry Bloss ALTO CLARINET FLUTES Susan Dusenbery Janet Metzger Clarice Johnson Anita Ganzel Ruth Stevens OBOES Janice Laun Carol Fischer TUBAS Bob Miller Vaughn Koester Karen Richardson John Wissler Star Cafe The seasoned Corps of Majorettes for this year consisted of Kathy Winched, Leslie Stake, Sandi Rodene, Anita Ganzel, and Jinny Allbright. The clarinet quartet consisted of four senior girls; Kathy Winched, Janelle Peacock, Liz Howard and Jinny All- bright. They played many numbers and made a very fine musical reputation for themselves. Clarice Johnson has had much experience in the Major- ette Corps with two years as Majorette and two years as Drum Majorette. She has done an outstanding job. Our new director this year was Mr. Lloyd Fisher. His original ideas have sparked on many new band projects. 32 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fischer Two years of winning one ratings at district contest can be boasted by the flute trio. They have been playing as a group sincethey began lessons in fifth grade. The mem- bers are Anita Ganzel, Clarice Johnson, and Ruth Steven. Carol Dorrance, Lou Popelka, Dora Raper, and Carol Buman, members of the horn quartet earned a One rating at District Contest last year and are well on their way to winning again in 1968. Providing rhythm and effects for the band are the drum ensemble. The members of this group are Kenny Kimes, Jo Ellen Vrtiska, Lynne Stewart, Galen Trecek, Bob Saw- yer, Jud Martin, and Bill Crom. The drum ensemble was featured at the Spring Band Con- cert and assemblies. Their big number at the Spring Con- cert was Percussion Espagnole, which they played very enthusiastically. Landy Clark Lumber Company 33 The Pep Band did an outstanding job this year of boosting school spirit by playing lively music at every home basketball game and many of the pep rallies. Besides adding spirit they also added color with their bright red blazers. The Pep Band group consisted of 23 hard-working members who practiced every Friday, seventh period. The Trombone Trio consisted ot J.B. Nicholas, Brian Ganzel, and Dick Fischer. They played special pieces with the band and at contests. Don Metzger, Janet Dageford, Wade McCall and Nanci Werner were the members of the Saxaphone Quartet. They practiced diligently and their hard work paid off. 34 DuBois Grain Company The members of Dance Band this year were: Pianist, Stephanie Glenn; drummer, Bill Crom; Saxaphone section, Don Metzger, Kathi Flanigan, Janet Dageford, Wade McCall, and Nanci Werner; Cornet section, Randy Wissler, Jerry Koeneke, Cora Raper, and Ruth Fink; Tuba, Bob Miller; Trombone section, Dick Fischer, J.B. Nicholas, Brian Ganzel; Baritone, Jay Sawyer. The Dance Band provided entertainment to many big events this season and practiced diligently all year. Cornet Trio, comprised of Stephanie Glenn, Randy Wissler, and Jerry Koeneke provided to be one of the more talent- ed small groups. The band student leaders were: Richard Fischer, Pres- ident, Kathy Winchell, Vice-President; Lynne Stewart, Secretary; and Clarice Johnson, Drum Majorette Colwell Drug Company 35 F.H.A. The Pawnee City Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America has had a very successful year. For their Community Project each girl was given the name of an elderly person in the community to visit and help. On Valen- tine's day, the FHA sponsored the Sweet- heart Royalty Ball. The highlight of the ball was the coronation of the King and Queen of Hearts and their court. Regular meetings are held every other Wednesday to discuss recent business. Each year Degrees are earned by members who have completed goals that are set up by the National Organization. The school is proud of our FHA Chapter and wish them many more successful years. First Row: Mrs. Eckman, Jo Vrtiska, Trish Farwell, Lou Popelka; Second row; Trudy Neeman, Kathy Flanigan, Sharon Menniga, Shelly Fields, Doris Mach, Third row; Linda Kroemer, Janice Laun, Jackie Mach, Joyce Kerl, Diane Shearer, Back row; Sandy Parks, Anna Kosek, Paula Rodene, Annette Klepper, Susan Dusenbery F.H.A. Officers, front Row: Trish Farwell, Parlimentarian; Lou Popelka, Vice-President; Liz Howard, President; Mary Ullman, Secretary; Jackie Binder, Treasurer; Back Row: Jo Vrtiska, Historian; Jinny Allbright, Song Leader; Renee Helms, Recreation Chairman; Kathy Winchell, Degrees Chairman 36 Warnke's One Stop First row: Jinny Allbright, Liz Howard, Jackie Binder, Mary Ullman, Renee Helms, Kathy Winchell, Miss Howard, Miss Loughran, Second row; Janet Metzger, Leslie Stake, Sondra Carmichael, Vicki Boehmer, Diane Mort, Julia Wiers, Donna Rosenthal, Jayne Stake, Barbara Hartman, Jimeen Madden, Third row; Carol Buman, Clarice Johnson, Cindy Moore, Marcia Kerl, Glenda Oenbring, Mary Luedders, Janelle Peacock, Janice Zelenka, Becky Saundusky, Ruth Fink, Stephanie Glen, Back row; Doreen Droge, Gail Benson, Carol Dorrance, Joanelle Wheeler, Carol Fischer, Suzie Dorrance, Sandi Rodene, Janet Dageford, Terri Bloss, Jean Popelka, Kathy Niss Students enjoy the Sweetheart Dance sponsored by the F.H.A. Pawnee Republican 37 PAWNEE CITY First Row: Mr. Ganzel, L. Yoble, J. Perdew, D. Eichenberger, D. Rogers, R. Rogers, D. Harris, J. Hinrichsen, R. Oen- bring, R. Stake. Second Row: T. Ritchie, D. North, K. Binder, A. deKoning, J. Andrews, G. Frank, R. Hunzeker, R. Rogers, P. Rogers. Third Row: G. Sunneberg, A. Havlicek, D. Luedders, E. Kroemer, D. Anderson, M. Parks, R. Parks. J. Wiss- ler, A. Lang. Fourth Row: J. Dageford, M. Klepper, L. Borcher, J. Sharpe, B. Ganzel, D. Luedders, G. Bock, J. Nicholas, V. Koester. F.F.A. Some of the activities of the FFA in- cluded a trip to the Aksarben Rodeo in Omaha and an Officers trip to Kansas City to the National FFA Convention. J. B. Nicholas was a member of the National FFA Band that played at the National Convention. The Parlimentary Procedure team, con- sisting of the Officers, went to the District Convention at Syracuse and received a blue ribbon. Other members that participated in the District Contest were: Public Speaker, Dan Eichenberger; Creed Speaker, Paul Rogers; Wildlife Speaker, David Rogers. Extemporaneous Speaker, Brian Ganzel, received a top blue ribbon. The organization met the first and third Wednesday of every month for a meeting and FFA Officers: Mr. Ganzel, Eldon Kroemer, Dan Eichenberger, activity. John Nicholas, David Rogers, Allen Lang, Roy Rogers. 38 Farmer's Union Co-op Association These three FFA freshman are cleaning up in the hog bus- John Dageford is shown giving his winning speech in the iness, or so it seems. local Public Speaking Contest. The FFA sponsored a hayrack ride and bonfire wiener roast for the FFA, FHA, and their guests. These people are taking advantage of the cold weather and the cozy atmosphere to have a good time. Williams Chevrolel 39 P.C. Lettermen Membership in the P.C. Club is awarded to those boys who have shown athletic ability meeting the Club standards for lettering. The members of the P.C. Club are al- ways glad to sponsor a school activity. This year they did an outstanding job in sponsor- ing the Christmas Dance. It was truly one of the highlights of the first semester. The P.C. Club stresses good sportsman- ship, no matter if it's a winning or losing cause. More important still is the school spirit generated by the lettermen. It is an honor to become a P.C. Club member and all athletic participants strive for this honor. The P.C. Club officers from left to right are: Dick Fischer, Secretary; Terry Borcher, President; Larry Borcher, Vice-President. Front row; Coach Mortensen, Jud Martin, Roger Buman, Kevin Binder, Bill Bean, Randy Howard, Kenny Graham, Ken Bowman, Dave Rogers, Dan Eichenberger, Dave Bowman, Coach McWilliams, Second row; Dave Helms, Roy Rogers, Russ Hunzeker, John Dageford, Eldon Kroemer, John Wissler, Arden Lang, Jay Sawyer, Gary Frank, Ric Puls, Dennis Korber, Back Row; George Bock, Larry Borcher, Terry Borcher, Dick Fischer, Brian Ganzel, Bob Miller, Mike Sautter, Jim Huber, John Dalgren, Randy Wissler, Vaughn Koester 40 Sawyer's Clothing First Row; K. Winchell, J. Mach, S. Rodene, D. Droge, S. Dorrence, M. Kerl, C. Johnson, K. Flanagin, L. Stake Second Row: C. Magnall, B. Hartman, L. Bean, J. Madden, L. Kroemer, J. Metzger, J. Stake, D. Mach, T. Neeman, S. Fields, Mrs. Dokken Third Row: S. Carmichael, J. Laun, R. Fink, J. Kerl, L. Stewart, J. Vrtiska, J. Zelenka, L. Popelka, D. Mort, S. Tiller, Fourth Row: N. Werner, R. Sandusky, A. Kosek, R. Stevens, A. Klepper, J. Popelka, P. Rodene, S. Parks, M. Leudders, K. Niss, J. Peacock,Fifth Row: G. Benson, D. Raper, M. Rowland, J. Wheeler, C. Dorrence, V. Allbright, C. Fischer, A. Ganzel, S. Dusenbury, J. Dageford. Pep Club Pep Club officers; Nanci Werner, Sec., Carol Dorrance, V. Pres., Jinny Allbright, Pres., Anita Ganzel, Treas. The Pawnee City Pep Club did an out- standing job of boosting the team and school in school spirit. The members actively participated in Eep rallies and cheering on the football and asketball teams to victory. Special high- lights of this year included a bon-fire pep rally for Homecoming, the Homecoming dance and coronation, and a special down- town rally for the Hebron game. During the basketball season the Pep Club also sold popcorn and pop at the home games. We are very proud of our Pep Club and con- gratulate them for their fine job. Pawnee Transfer 41 Philosophy vs. Editor Clicking typewriters, noises from the beast , orders from the editor all meant the Smoke Signals had gone to press. Recent gossip was gathered by the society editors to be passed on to the rest of the school, and anyone with a problem could rely on Dear Abby for a helpful answer. A summary of all the latest sports happenings were written up by the sports editor and each class and organization submitted a column telling of recent activities. The yellowed pages and lost and found column permitted students to advertize. To enrich the minds of the read- ers a page of philosophy appeared in each issue. Also featured was an editorial by the editor or co-editor discussing current issues concerning the student body. The paper, spon- sored by Mr. Hillman and edited by Russ Hunzeker was put out just about every month. Editor Russ Hunzeker poses by the mimeo- graph machine, commonly known by all who use it as the beast. Members of the Smoke Signals staff are Russ Hunzeker editor, Nanci Werner co-editor, John Andrews Philosopher, Lynne Stewart, Ruth Stevens, Anita Ganzel staff members, Terry Borcher, sports editor. 42 Haas Coast to Coast Thespians Sponsor Dramatics The officers are: Sec.-Treas., Shirley Neeman; Pres., Clarice Johnson; Vice-Pres., Liz Howard. Thespians is a new organization this year. Its goal is to promote interest in drama and to present better dramatic pro- ductions. The eighty members are divided into four troups each responsible for an as- sembly. Look Ma, I'm Different!, an open end play, was presented in the fall. The Christmas Carol, by Dickens was given at Christmas. For a special Leap Year play Troupe Three chose, What if Girls Asked Boys for Dates? The Thespians presented the Junior Class play, Stardust, November 17, and the Senior Class play, Winnie the Pooh, March 22. Sponsoring the group is Mrs. Stevens, and her helper, Mrs. Dokken. The Thespians is a National Organiza- tion but as of yet we have not received our charter. Pawnee Co. Memorial Hospital 43 'Stardust” ... Jr. Class Play 44 Stardust? The Junior Class play? Yes, remember the would be actors being orange slices, key holes, mousetraps and fishing poles? And no one will ever forget the pretend drunk scene by Marcia Kerl and Randy Howard. The plot may be dim but David's roll over the fence and Russ Hunzeker's fall from the ladder are in- delible memories. The cast and director, Mrs. Stevens, at least will remember the box of Cherry Mash Candy bars presented in between acts in retribution for all of the cues missed. Everyone seemed to be around and watching when it was time for Jay and Stephanie to practice a love scene. There was the pizza party and some sneak snacks and cocoa behind stage. David Anderson and Arden Lang will remember the recording of a car coming and leaving. After curtain call, everyone was ready to put it on again. Mrs. Dokken and Mrs. Stevens receive gifts from Mary Riley and Mary Ullman for a job well done. Above, Energetic Juniors unceasingly practice for their play. Below, Mrs. Stevens does such a good job of make- up Russ's mother wouldn't know him. Mixed Chorus: Front row; Mrs. Horel, Clarice Johnson, Jimeen Madden, Janet Metzger, Dora Raper, Kathy Winchell, Second row; Stephanie Glenn, Renee Helms, Janelle Peacock, Annette Klepper, Cora Raper, Sharon Meninga, Third row; Robert Fletcher, Dan Eichenberger, John Wissler, Carol Dorrance, Bill Crom, Robert Bradbury, Fourth row; Randy Wissler, Don Metzger, Dick Fischer, Kenny Bowman, John Dahlgren, Randy Howard Vocal Music Girls Sextet: Kathy Winchell, Dora Raper, Clarice John- Girls' Trio: Cora Raper, Stephanie Glenn, Dora Raper son, Cora Raper, Janelle Peacock, Stephanie Glenn Pawnne Theater 45 Madrigal: First row; Janet Metzger, Dora Raper, Clarice Johnson, Janelle Peacock, Cora Raper, Annette Klepper, Jim een Madden, Stephanie Glenn, Second row; Robert Bradbury, Dan Eichenberger, Bill Crom, Randy Wissler, Don Metzger, Dick Fischer, Kenny Bowman, Randy Howard, John Wissler Girls Glee: First row; Janet Metzger, Jimeen Madden, Diane Mort, Kathy Winchell, Mrs. Horel, Second row; Carol Dor- rance, Renee Helms, Theresa Bloss, Janelle Peacock, Annette Klepper, Cora Raper, Clarice Johnson, Sharon Menniga 46 Hopper Brothers The three representatives to All-State from the music de- partment were: Ruth Stevens, All-State Orchestra, flute; Janelle Peacock, All-State Chorus; Nancy Werner, All- State Band, saxophone. Suzie Dor ranee was the representative Queen Candidate to the Hiawatha Halloween Festival. Student Achievement Kevin's help in the photography department was much ap- preciated by the annual staff. Thieman's Paint and Floor Covering Indian Mascot, Susan Dusenbery says, Rompum, Stompum! At right, Clarice Johnson gets the attention of the band for the half time show. Spirit in Action Head Coach, Mr. McWilliams, explains to Assistant Coach, Kerm Mortensen that the Red Coats are coming. John Whiss- ler looks on in amazement and excitement. 48 Binder Bros. Ready Mix and Lumber Sprawled hoop group. Homecoming Queen Sandi King Terry 50 Victory Tops Homecoming Queen Sandi and King Terry enjoy the first dance with their royal court to start the Homecoming off in the traditional manner. An exciting win over arch rival Wilber set the stage for a glorious homecoming. The King and Queen and their court were presented to the crowd at half time. The royal couples were then crowned later that night at the dance held in their honor. Con- gratulations were offered by the student body and the old graduates of PCHS. Conferences such as this one between coach McWilliams and quarterback Kenny Bowmen helped boost the Indians to a satisfying win over Wilber. 52 Suspense turned to excitement when the royal couples were announced to the crowd during half time ceremonies of the Pawnee - Wilber game. FHA Sponsors Valentine Sweetheart Royalty Ball 53 Prince Richard Princess Clarice Doreen Randy Liz Kenny Jayne Paul Jackie Brian Queen Carol King Jim 55 Varsity Kathy Winchell Sandra Rodene Susie Dorrance Clarice Johnson Leslie Stake Cheerleaders Boosted School Spirit Reserves Jackie Mach Doreen Droge Marcia Kerl Kathi Flanagin SPORTS Indians Claim Championships After the opening defeat at the hands of Class B Auburn, the Indians romped onward toward three Championship Trophies, thus ending their season with 9 consecutive wins. Great team effort combined with supe- rior coaching led the Indians to their final rating of 4th in the State. Lack of injury to key personnel was evidence of the teams overwhelming physical and mental power. The free-wheeling offense rolled up 345 points in the ten games, an average of 34.5 points a game. On the deffensive, the Indians allowed the opposition a meager sum of 4.5 points a game. The experience of the backfield coupled with hard-nosed line play, made Pawnee City, as one metropolitan newspaper said, a smooth running machine. Coach Kerm Mortensen and Head Coach Jim McWilliams truly made athletics at P.C. rewarding. Coach McWilliams was named the Coach of the Year in Southeast Nebraska by the Beatrice Daily Sun. First Row: Dennis Korber, Ric Puls, Bill Bean. Second Row; Coach McWilliams, Jud Martin, Kevin Binder. Third Row: John Wissler, Paul Rogers, Richard Stake, Bob Sawyer. Regular Season P.C. 6 Auburn 13 P.C. 34 Johnson 6 P.C. 41 Southeast 7 P.C. 37 Wilber 0 P.C. 27 Humboldt 0 P.C. 39 Falls City S.H. 0 P.C. 43 Tecumseh 0 P.C. 45 Wymore 6 P.C. 39 Neb. City Lourdes 7 Conference Play-Off P.C. 34 Hebron 6 58 First Row: Ken Graham, John Dahlgren, Mike Sautter, Bob Miller, Brian Ganzel, Terry Borcher, Larry Borcher, Randy Howard, Ken Bowman, Dave Rogers. Second Row: Rodger Buman, Vaughn Koester, Jay Sawyer, Eldon Kroemer, George Bock, John Dageford, Roger Thieman, Roy Rogers, Dave Bowman, Coach Mortensen. Third Row: Jim Wissler, Andy Hav- Licek, Sterling Glen, Jon Blecha, Dave Helms, Mark Torczon, Rick Mach, Mark Percival, Gary Allbright, Rus Hunzeker, Gary Frank. Co-Captains, Terry Borcher and Ken Bowman, showed their leadership ability by guiding the 67-68 football team to the most successful year in recent history. Doing a very efficient job of patching up and picking up after the team was the Czar and His Boys . Hats off to Russ H., John Czar W., and Gary F. 59 First Row: Southeast Border Conference, Southern Nebr. Conference, and Southern Nebr. Western Division Conference Trophies. Second Row: B. Bean, D. Krober, R. Fischer, T. Borcher, K. Bowman, R. Howard. Third Row: Coach McWilliams, J. Dageford, E. Kroemer, K. Graham, R. Puls, D. Rogers, L. Borcher, J. Dahlgren, Coach Mortensen. Fourth Row; B. Ganzel, B. Miller, M. Sautter. Cooperation in the backfield led to successful plays such as this end sweep by All-Conference full-back Terry Bor- cher. The nucleous of the 1967-68 Football team was made up of eleven Seniors, three Juniors, and two Sophomores. Our two Juniors, Kenny Graham and David Rogers, led the defense by taking in more tackles than any other two players. Our Senior end, John Dahlgren, kept the yards gained by the opposition around his end at a fantas- tic low. The offense, spear-headed by center, Larry Borcher, left very little doubt in the minds of the opposition of the teams talent. Larry was supported with the blocking chores by Dave Rogers and Ken Graham, our fast moving, quick pulling guards. Rick, Brian, John, and Bob could be seen ripping large holes in the opponents defensive line to rovide ample running room for the spirited ackfield. The job of moving the ball was handled by the veteran backfield, Ken Bowman, Terry Borcher, Randy Howard, and Dick Fischer. 60 Kenny Bowman, a four year letterman and three year start- ing quarterback, shows his running ability as he out maneu- vers this Nebraska City defender. All-Conference Senior, John Dahlgren, in his first year of football proved to be quite proficient at the left end of our granite packed line. A familiar scene was our backfield showing their blocking strength, as well as their running ability. Here they are shown clearing the way as All-Conference Junior, Randy Howard, bullies his way toward more val- uable yardage. 61 k HEE cir) W Eyir | WTKECIt} Thumbs UpP.C. The 1967-68 basketball team is pictured at left. Front Row; Coaches Mortensen and McWilliams. Second Row; J. Dahlgren, D. Fischer, J.Huber, K. Bowman. Back Row; V. Koester, R. Wissler, B. Ganzel, A. Lang, R. Howard, K. Binder. This year's basketball season proved quite successful. The run and gun offense and the changeable defense provided many a thrill for the Indian fans. Ending the season with a 12-8 record, the Indians captured second in the Southeast Bor- der Tournament. They also handed State rated Sterling its only defeat of the regular season. All hopes of going to the State Tournament were lost in the semi-finals of the District Tournament when the Tribe lost to Sterling in a thriller, 68-69. In the statistical department the team was well balanced, receiving fine play from all the varsity players. Upper right; Kenny Bowman attempts a lay up against Hebron. Lower left; shows his agility and form against Tecumseh as he scores another basket. 67-69 Schedule P.c. Auburn 78-80 P.c. Weeping Water 99-61 P.c. Omaha St. Joe 76-67 P.c. Lewiston 85-79 P.c. Wilbur 97-85 P.c. Tri-County 67-70 P.c. Tecumseh Southeast Border Tournament 76-90 P.c. Wymore 77-58 P.c. Johnson 72-69 P.c. Tecumseh 80-83 P.c. Falls City 107-101 P.C. Falls City Sacred Heart 72-55 P.c. Sterling 97-92 P.c. Wymore 76-70 P.C. Humboldt 81-52 P.c. Johnson 82-87 P.c. Nebraska City Lourdes 66-75 P.c. Hebron District Tournament 80-85 P.c. Humboldt 88-66 P.c. Sterling 68-69 63 Senior forward, John Dahlgren, goes high into the air to shoot over the outstretched hand of a Tacumsen defender. Jim Huber, 13, is hustling for rebounding position. Brian Ganzel, a sophomore sensation, demonstrates his jump shot to the Tecumseh team. Arden Lang, watches the ball arch skyward. First Row: K. Kimes, st.mg.; D. Bowman, T. Ritchie, B. Sawyer, J. Martin, Coach Mortensen. Second Row: G. Allbright, A. Havlicek, R. Howard, M. Torzon, R. Stake, B. Kloke. Third Row: P. Shoemaker, R. Thieman, S. Glenn, K. McIntyre. J. Sawyer, J. Blecha. 64 WAISWORTH Nantia . M. USA