Plattsmouth High School - Plattonian Yearbook (Plattsmouth, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1948 volume:

DEDICATION The time has come to leave this school And pass from under teschers rule. ..e ll miss our classes when we leave. To start to work with rolled-up sleeve. So we the class of Forty-eight This Annual use to dedicate The things we've loved and held so dear To those who take our olaces here. zrzfd.l YA r i ‘iiiM LuLmL Tjcvuy The following sketches present some little known facts about our well known faculty who have helped us so much with our work,both in and out of school this year. Mr. T. I. Priest is Superintendent of Plattsmouth City Schools. He obtained his A.B. degree from rtom- ingside College and his M.A. from the University of Iowa. Beforehe came to Plattsmouth, he taught in £ Wisner. Mr. Friest patiently puts up with our dashing in for the master key or when he finds his telephone is being used. Mr. Miles Eloe obtained his A.B. and M.B. degrees from Hastings College and the University of Nebraska. He is principal of Plattsmouth High School, teaches Coimercial Math and sponsors the Student Senate. His quite air of authority influences the actions of some of the more active members of the student body. When those who are in his Commercial Math class and get 100 per cent they obtain some publicity by having their name put on the blackboard. Miss Jessie Whalen is a graduate of the University of Nebraska y here she obtained her A.3.and M.A. degrees. Her classes include American History, and Retailing. She is Dean of Girls, Vocational Director, and sponsor of this year1s Senior class. If you have any troubles go to her,and she will do her best to help you iron them out. She is kept very busy practicing the new visual aid program by showing many pictures to her classes and other classes. Miss Pearl Staats is a graduate of the University of Nebraska where she ma- jored in English and obtained her A.B. and M.A. degrees. She teaches .atin I and II, has charge of the Normal Training Department, Library and la English Supervisor. She served as sponsor of the Sophomore class this year. If you had happened to look into the Normal Training classes on some days , you would have been astounded at the actions of acme of the Junior and Senior girls. Some of the members of the class could be acting as teachers and the others would be taking the place of kindergarten pupils. Miss Staats can enforce discipline in the nicest way. Mrs. Pearl Mann received her A.B. from Kearney State Teacher s College. The subjects she teaches are Biology, Chemistry, and Trigonometry. Remember the day when the smell of rotten eggs filled the halls, that was the day the Chemistry class mixedhydrogen- sulphide. Prom all reports somebody is usually spilling acid on laboratory days. In the fall the Biology classes make collections of In- sects and leaves. Some of the butterfly col- lections are espoclally beautiful. When the collections are all turned In they are ar- ranged so everyone may see them. Sounds like a lot of fun doesn't It? Mr. Fowler arrives at school at 8:00 a. m. (providing his car starts) rain or shine, sleet or hall, to direct the band. In Mr. Fowler we find a great armchair Inventor, who also likes model airplanes and photography. Mr. Burrell Evans received his A.3. degree from Mornlngslde College, his M.3. from the Medical University at Iowa; he Is a post graduate ffom the University of Illinois and Is now working for an M.A. at Omaha University. The subjects he teaches are World History, Mechanical Drawing, General Math, and Athlectlcs. He Is sponsor of the C.A.P. and has spent many up to school marching, and trying to get others to do the same In step. Mr. Evans Is teaching the C.A.P. how to handle the piece, (a rifle). They are also '■] working on an air marker to be put on the top of the Ford garage. Mr. David Fowler attended the University of Nebraska. He Is In charge of the Music Department; direction of the band and chorus. This year In addition to his band and chorus work he taught Element- ary School Music to the Normal Training Deoartment. He also holds Junior High Music classes and gives Individual Instruction to most band members. Mr. Fowler has or- fanlzed a MBand Parents Club . hrough this club it has been pos- sible to purchase several new In- struments. Mrs. Alta Reade obtained her B.F.A. degree from the University of Nebraska. Her subjects Include English II, English III, Speech and Dramatics. She directs the class plays and sponsors the Dramatic and Thesolans Clubs. Through her ef- forts a chaoter of the Thesolan Society has been started here In the High School. During the fourth period, peals of laughter can be heard from the speech room, when somebody has cleverly phrased their soeech for the day. In allowing the student to out forth their own viewpoints, often many comical Ideas are pre- sented. Mrs. Idelle Benedettl received her B.S. de- gree from the College of Education of Minnesota University. Her classes this year Include Gener- al English, English III, English IV, American Government and Journalism. She Is assistant spon- of the Senior class and advisor to the Platter. The dlsousslons in American Government class are of current events with everyone having free voce. At least one forum is held a week where member of the class are chosen to take part In a debate over some current question. She says she often gets frantic but never bored. Mr. Joe York teaches General Science, Econo- mic Math, Commercial law, Industrial Georgraphy, and Is assistant coach. He received his A.3. de- gree from Tarklo College. His resonant voice can often be heard echoing through the halls first period, as he Instructs his law class. He took them through the Jail and the sheriff's office this year. He was coach of the basketball's se- cond team and they won 10 out of 16 games. He was also football line coach. Ml88 Doris Atklson received y her 3.3. degree from the Univer- sity of Nebraska. She teaches in Homemaking, sponsors the F.H.A., and 18 assistant sponsor of the Junior class. At Christmas time she had charge of the Christmas party that was given for the be- ginners from the Central Building. Every now and then when you look In her room you can see girls cutting our dresses and cooking. Some of her pupils should make ex- cellent wives after receiving this training. Miss Ruth Dickinson attended the University of Nebraska where she received her B.3. degree. 3he teaches typing and shorthand and Is sponsor of the Junior class and of the annual. If you listen carefully you can still hear a touch of her Tennessee accent, which Is a result of spending her first school days there. Advanced Typing class Is Informal and casual with pupils running In andoit, making masters and running off dittos for the teachers. Here pupils learn how to take their places In the stenographic field. Miss Clara Weyrlch attended the University of Nebraska, Minnesota, and Co- lorade to obtained her B.A. degree from the University of Omaha. She teaches Bookkeeping, Algebra, and Geometry. She serves as assistant principal spending much of her time with office duties. One of those many duties Is to find out why certain people are not In school on nice days. From her you receive your knowledge of the fundamental math, a necessary part of your education for later life. Mr. Merle Stewart received his B.S. degree fro Kearney State College. He teaches General Science, Shoo, and Is Athletic Coach. Classes under Mr. Stewart are Interesting and often amusing. The General Science class often gathered materials to do experiments to prove facts given In the book. Remember boys, when Mr. Stewart did so much to Improve your penmanship when you left shop class early? The faculty members from left to right In the back row are:Mr. Efcvld Fowler, Miss Carol Fredrlcksen, Mr. T. I. Frlest, Mr. Burrell Evans, Mr. Joe York, Mr. Merle Stewart, Mrs. Idelle Benedettl, Mr. Miles Eloe, and Mr. 0. C. Hudson. In the front row left to right are: Miss Ruth Dickinson, Miss Clara Weyrlch, Mrs. Pearl Mann, Miss Pearl Staats, Mrs. Alta Reade,Mlss Jessie Whalen,and Miss Doris Atklson. Miss Carol Fredrlcksen obtained her B.A. degree from the University of Neb- raska. Her classes this year Included Spanish and English II. She served as sponsor of the Freshman class and of the Pep Squad. Last summer Miss Fredrlcksen taught at Mornlngslde College. Her Spanish students were not very plentiful but her Sophomore English classes were very large. The classes read Tennyson's King Arthur the first half of the year. The persons In Hiss Fredrlcksen's [ classes seem to enjoy ten- selves very f ' much and find [ many o ocasluns ■ for laughter. I Pet Colby i Marilyn Lutz Miss Whalen Sponsor John Hill Treasurer Mrs. Benedetti Co-Sponsor John Johnson Vice President Carol Bernhardt President Leon Slliot iv. iff yy� vis?� 7ti rtsweMbfamw fo-ar. '■ttffiftvfr-. v if-, Ik? ? 5E55 5 Chflrles Newton Betty .Altscheffl Jir. i lkire l.ery Jo Rebel Ketherine Perfceninr Fornue Taylor Five Jeen Sccck 7� V iiN ' rnw rn m ' Anne Echubeck Evelyn Dsvis Martina Sporer 4 Leo Sledge Richard V ohlfarth Herbert Hild Kenneth Rozell Arlene Hostetter John Bradley Lary Sledye Joan Snith Donne Rhoden Frederick Keffenber er fe'i Edwin Nelson CLASS %)X1 L KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, the Seniors of 1948 of Plattsmouth High School, City of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, being of disposing memories, stout hearts, and desirous of remembering bountifully and extravagantly all those who shall follow in our footsteps during the coming years, do now graciously bestow and voluntarily bequeath to them the riches of our good will, the fortune of our friendship, and the wealth of our love; we do declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking any will or wills heretofore made by us. FIRST: It is our will and desire that to certain students hereinafter named shall be given, devised, and bequeathed in accordance with the following provi- sions, those special rights, duties, privileges, and obligations which hereto- fore have been elusive property and possessions of individual members of our class: I, Jim Alkire, do hereby will and bequeath ray champ hat to Irvin Meyers,who prob- ably won’t wear it either. I, Betty Altschaffl, do hereby will and bequeath my nickname Tex”to Alma Sampson. I, Bill Baumgart, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to tease girls to Joe York. I, Carol Bernhardt, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to hold the alumni to Betty Uhlik. I, Richard Bintner, do hereby will and bequeath ray educated toe to Tom Rohan for the summer only, as I will need it next fall. I, John Bradley, do hereby will and bequeath ray bees to Dale Cockerill, as he is always getting stung. I, Margaret Campbell, do hereby will and bequeath my long hair to Gordon Greene. I, Bob Cappell, do hereby will and bequeath my shoes to Miss Staats. I, Joan Cockerill, do hereby will and bequeath my cheerleaders outfit to Joanne Lentz• I, Patty Colby, do hereby will and bequeath all the stage make-up I wouldn’t wear back to Mrs. Reade. I, Evelyn Davis, do hereby will and bequeath my promptness to class to Lois Sell. I, Frances Eastridge, do hereby will and bequeath my laugh to Berna Forbes. I, Mary Eledge, do hereby will and bequeath my class ring to anyone who is not likely to get one. I, Leon Elliott, do hereby will and bequeath nothing to anybody as I want It all myself, especially Rita. I, Jack Frans, do hereby will and bequeath my grades in Commercial Law to the future lawyers of tomorrow. I, Alice Gradoville, do hereby will and bequeath my shyness to Marilyn Bourck,who needs it. I, Wilma Gradoville, do hereby will and bequeath my job at the soda fountain to some Jerk- I, Herbert Hild, do hereby will and bequeath my farm to John Glaze. I, Margaret Heineraan, do hereby will and bequeath my little black whip to next year’s Annual Editor. I, Arlene Hostetter, do hereby will and bequeath my charming personality to every- I. Glen Hamilton, do hereby will and bequeath my drawing ability to all the under- J classmen who write on the desks. 19 John Hill, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to fascinate the girls to Dick Huebner. K. Miller Hurst, do hereby will and bequeath my base drum to Willard Gunsolly as I intend to play the glackenspechil. Ip John Johnson, do hereby will and bequeath my witty remarks to Carl Ofe. I, Frederick Kaffenberger, do hereby will and bequeath my motor scooter to anyone who can ride it. I, Bill Litle, do hereby will and bequeath my nickname RahRah! to the Pep Club, who need it worse than I do. I, Marilyn Lutz,do hereby will and bequeath my love scenes in the class play with John Howard to Betty Uhlik. I, Henry Lutz, do hereby will and bequeath my height to Dale Brookhouser. I, Bob Meisinger, do hereby will and bequeath my honor as track captain to Ross Abel. I, Gerald Michaelson, do hereby will and bequeath my band major uniform to Danny Rohan. I, Ernestine Mulanax, do hereby will and bequeath my tardiness to Law Class to Jean Daniels. I, Edwin Nelson, do hereby will and bequeath my Government grades to Mrs.Benedet- ti to hand out again. I, Charles Newton, do hereby will and bequeath my broken bones back to the foot- ball team. I, Katherine Parkening, do hereby will and bequeath ray typing speed to Ruby Ever- ett to use next year. I, Charlene Patterson, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to write notes to Mary Jane Harris. I, Gilbert Peterson, do hereby will and bequeath my curly hair to Mr. Fowler to help keep it out of his eyes. I, Mary Jo Rebal, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to chew gum to Mr. Eloe. I, Donna Rhoden, do hereby will and bequeath my place on the honor roll to Lucy Meisinger. I, Jeanette Rhylander, do hereby will and bequeath my nickname Bibs to all the Freshmen babies. I, Ditty Richards, do hereby will and bequeath my driver’s license to anyone who is too dumb to get one on the first try. I, Naomi Roloff, do hereby will and bequeath my dancing ability to Don Perry who has been trying too long. I, Kenny Rozell, do hereby will and bequeath my horse to Dian Reichstadt. I, Anna Schubeck, do hereby will and bequeath my secretorial ability to Frances Clinkenbeard. I, Elva Jean Smock, do hereby will and bequeath my friendly nature to some of the new Freshmen. I, Joan Smith, do hereby will and bequeath my book How to Charm Men to Betty Wondra. I, Phyllis Snodgrass,do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get along with Mr. Eloe to Ervin Seimoneit, Ill Mfu?iPa Sporer,do hereby will and bequeath my ability to drive a car to anyone wno thinks they know how. J I, Farnum Taylor, do hereby will and bequeath my red hair to Deloris Hild. I, Mary Todd,do hereby will and bequeath my ability to speak Spanish to any Senor who wants to learn. I, Richard Wohlfarth, do hereby will and bequeath my mental ability to all people on the failure list. SECOND: All the rest, residue, and remainder of our possessions, especially our lack of talents and of application,we deed to the present Junior Class, which has shown a special aptitude and inclination in that direction. THIRD: We nominate and appoint the present student body as executors of this, our last will and testament, and direct that a bond of only thirty-three cents be required of them, as that is all the student body will be’worth after we have left Plattsmouth High School. In witness, thereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals, at our school in the City of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, the twenty-first day of May. in the year nineteen hundred and forty-eight. Senior Class of 1948 Prer resident Signed, sealed, published and declared as the last will and testament of the Senior Class, the above-named testator, in the presence of us, who, at their re- quest and in the presence of them and of each other, have subscribed our names hereto as witnesses of the day and year last aforesaid. Sponsor v Sponsor once lost In the land of slumber, stirs and arises; my but he s hungry! as hungry as If he's been as- leep for ten years. Finally the taxi arrives,drawing to a 8top with a flourish and nar- rowly missing the light poet. Dashing out Leon nearly faints In surprise to see that the driver Is none other than Ditty Richards. Summoning nerve to enter, he demands to be taken to a restaurant. Ke then notices that Ditty's li- cence ( Yep she's still got one) 1s dated 1958. So that's why he Is so hungry. Ditty pulls up at Wimp with a squeal of brakes. En- tering Leon sees proprietor Bill Lltle. Behind the coun- ter are Wilma Gradovllle and Mary Eledge. After eating a hearty meal cooked by Henry Lutz, It was the night of May 21, 1948. A memorable occasion because on that night the students of the class of 48 received their diplomas, entitling them to take their places in this great big world. Leon Elliott staggered home greatly fatigued. Falling into bed he was at He sleeps and sleeps and sleeps. Finally he He goes to the phone to call a taxi. He's Leon decides to walk down town. Running his hand over his chin he discovers that his beard Is four feet long. So he decides to go to the barber shop. Here, too, there have been some changes made. As barbers, Leon sees Chuck Newton and Jun - lor Kaffenberger and as manicurists he finds Frances Eastridge and Earnestine Mullanax. Upon leaving the barber shop a guady poster greets his eye. Well, what do you know! Gilbert Peterson s rodeo Is coming to town. Receiving top billing are Tex '' Altschaffl and Kenny Rozell with their horses. An imposing building now looms be- fore Leon. It 1s a new medical building. From the dentist's office he hears moans of pain. Dr. Herbert Hlld (If you don't want •em. I'll pull 'em ) has a drill poised above Mary Jo's mouth. A small blond boy cries, Don't hurt little Jim- mie's mommy. Naomi Roloff is trying to clam the terror of the next patient. Leon also sees John Bradley entering Dr. Ed. Nelson's office to be treated for an acute bee sting. From around the - W y y yj 'Tugrpfl'E cy strains of Because. corner ol the long cor r 1H o r, vfio vlslonia ttr1� white appear. They are nurses Donna Rhoden and Phyllis Snodgrass. Leaving the smell of antisceptic, Leon enters the street and hears sounds of fierce debate. He recognizes the voices of coaches Bob Melelnger and Richard Blntner arguing the respective merits of their football teams. Lawyer Jack Frans is trying to help them reach a decision. On the sidelines, each cheering their respective heroes, Leon sees Joan Cockerlll and Margaret Helneman. A little farther down the street he finds Pete Hill busily shining shoes. Now Leon is nearing an impressive church. Looking through the open door he sees the practice wedding ceremony of Carol Bernhardt and her 3111. Looking very solemn as minister is Bill Baungart. The now well trained voices of Garold Mlchaelson,Jeanetie Rhylander and Mary Todd ring out in the Thoroughly bewildered Leon meanders on into the business section of town by the many changes,he seeks refuge in Joan Smith's business office. She hae a 6taff of well trained typists including Margaret Campbell, Alice Grado- vllle, Arlene Hostetter, and Anna Schubeck. In the midst of all this quiet a loud fllabus- terlng breaks upon hie ear, Joan looks up boredly and remarks There goes Senator John Howard Johnson shooting off his big mouth again about the bridge Jim Alklre is constructing across Four Mile Creek. Glancing in at the raging senator, Leon sees John's harried secretary, Kathy Parkenlng quitting her Job Goinf out once more into the rushing thorough- fare, Leon sees the neon sign of Marilyn Lutz's Dress Shoppe. Tnls store is going bankrupt tomorrow because of the competition caused by Patty Colby's book etore, featuring her new book Always Orange. Also nearby is Cappell's electric shop. Seen bringing in their battered radio are Elva Jean and Farnum Taylor. Leon trips and nearly falls over street artist, Glen Hamilton who is sketch- ing a cloud for an advertisemnnt. Leon is now progressing up an Inclined plane. Upon reaching the top, he sees thehigh k school. The rhythmic sounds of the band un- der the direction of Miller Hurst pounds upon his ear drums. Leon goes up stairs and there h; he sees Principal Richard Wohlfarth giving a pep talk to three tired teachers, Charlene Bit- terpon, Evelyn Davis and Martina Sporer. Well, Leon has seen enough. Hailing p! Ditty1s taxi he asks to be teken home. Arriving home he is simply worn out with the miraculous happenings he has witnessed . He is Just as tired as that night long ago in 1948 when he went to sleep £f ter graduation. Will he again be visited by Morpheus? If H so for how long? What will be happening when [ • he awakens to the Seniors of 1948? S K.M7L, 7UAy The Seniors presented the day Jane Eyre on March 11 and 12. This fami- liar English classic was well received by the nubile. The plot Is laid In Eng- land In the late 1040's and the story combines both mystery and drama. In the first act Mrs.Fairfax, played by Donna Rhoden,answers and advertise- ment olaced In the paner by Jane Eyre, (Marilyn Lutz) who seeks a position as governess. Her arrival at Thornfield is anxiously awaited by Mrs. Fairfax and Leah, (Naomi Roloff). Jane finally arrives rather late because John, the Coach- man, (Bill Bauragart) Is as slow as water running up-hill . As Jane and Mrs. Fairfax are talking a mad laugh is heard from the west wing, but somehow Mrs. Fairfax is not able to explain It very satisfactorily. Jane's first meeting with Edward Rochester, (John Johnson) leaves her be- lieving him to be a very rude sort of man. Ad- elle, (Margaret Campbell) who is Mr. Rochester's ward and for whom Jane came to serve as gover- ness, 18 French and often has difficulty In managing some of the English words. A member of the household staff, Grace Poole, played by Jeanette Rhylander, is a very strange taciturn sort of a person who seems to find it necessary to tell everybody of her coming and going from the west wing. One evening Grace becomes rather groggy and mislays her keys. The mad woman, played by Betty Altschaffi, escapes from the west wing and seems to feel the impulse to strangle someone. Rochester becomes her victim. However, after a fierce, brief struggle he subdues her. Jane is greatly concerned for Rochester and to calm her he calls her his good angel . In beginning of the second act preparations for a party are being made. The guests are Lady Ingram, (Patty Colby) and her two daughters Blanche, (Donna Richards) and Mary, (Carol Bern- hardt) . Also present is Frederick Lynn who was played by Gerald Mlohaelson. Blanche does her best to win Rochester and Lady Ingram highly approves of the idea. Mary Is a silly little creature, who, In her own words simply never thinks’ . Frederick Is an Inane young man whose vocabulary seems to consist mostly of ag- reeing with Mary. Mr. Mason, (Bob Caooell) arrives from the West Indies to see Rochester. Grace Poole comes Into the room and uoon hearing Mason s name behaves so stran- gely that Mason's ourloslty Is aroused and before Jane can stop him goes up to the West wing. Later he comes down streaming with blood from a knife wound. Rochester declares his love for her and she agrees to marry him. The day of the wedding Jane's veil Is mysteriously torn. Nevertheless Roc- hester does not allow this to cause any unhappiness to Jane. Mr. Wood, (Richard Bltner) Is about to oronounce them man and wife when the Impediment of a still living wife Is brought to light by Mr. Mason. It Is now discovered that the wo- man In the west wing is Mr. Rochester's mad wife, Bertha Mason. Over Rochester's protests Jane leaves Thornfleld. A year elaoses and no traces of Jane are to be found. Rochester loses all Interest In life and In his loneliness calls out to Jane. One evening Grace rushes In to make the startling announcement that Bertha has locked her out of the west wing. The mad woman sets fire to the draperies and the entire west wing becomes a blaze. Rochester tries to rescue her and the balcony crashes down, killing Bertha and blinding Edward Rochester. Jane returns, believing she heard Rochester cal to her. Over- coming Rochester� s protests that It would be unfair to her to marry a blind man twenty year her sen- ior,she and Rochester are happily united and thus ends the clay. The costumes were In keeolng with the time of the olay. Mari- lyn Lutz's vredding gown and veil were especially beautiful. Her wedding bouquet was composed of red carnations. The stage was furnished to represent the library of Thorn- ' 'A'.V V’ field Hall. Excellent lighting and sound effects added greatly to the play. Indeed the loud crash of thunder vhich was heard when the old thorn tree was struck by lighting startled the people on stage as veil as those in the audienoa The lighting for the scene where Rochester was strangled by the mad woman proved very effective in its wierdness. The new curtains for the stage looked excellent under the new cyclorama added much to the apoearance of the stage. lights and the Business manager was Carol Bernhardt and her assistants were Katherine Par- kenlng and Jim Alkire. Publicity manager was Betty Altschaffl and her assistants were Donna Richards, Mary Jo Rebal and Richard Bitner. Arlene Hostetter was in charge of the programs. Frederick Kaffenberger and Robert Capoell took charge of the lighting, with Herbert Hlld, John Hill and Gilbert Peterson helping. Richard Wohlfarth had charge of properties. His as- sistants were P8tty Colby, Mary Todd. Margaret Heineman was in charge of cos- tumes and her assistants were Katherine Parkening and Mary Jo Rebal. MillerHurst was the stage manager. Ushers were: Katherine Parkening Charlene Patterson Martina Snorer Charles Newton Door keepers were: Wilma Gradoville Joan Smith Mary Jo Rebal Joan Cockerill Bob Mei8inger Jim Alkire Farnum Taylor Frederick Kaffenberger The play was directed by Mrs. Alta Reade and Mr. Robert Reade helped with lighting and make-up. Margaret Heineman was student director. The Senior class sponpor Miss Jessie Whalen breved sleet and storm to come to most of the olay practices. She also took charged of the ushers and door keepers. Mr. Fowler took pictures for the annual after each performance. These were taken from var- ious scenes of the olay on the stage. All year t;he Juniors have been active In their efforts to swell their Treas- ury. Everyone pitched in and did their share of the work. Two ambitious twirls of the class, Janis and Betty, busied themselves with selling the ads that were on the backs of the football and basketball schedules. At every football and basketball game, five or six girls, and two or three boys were on hand to sell pop, popcorn, hotdogs, and apples to starving fans. On the night of the first none football game, during King Korn Karnival week, the Juniors were swamped and sold everything in stock. It proved to an initiation to most of them. Now many of them have improved considerably their muscles and voices. They have become skilled in carrying full cases of pop, putting together a tasty hotdog, and picking uo empties in the dark. The Juniors did their bit to help a needy Plattsmouth family have a nice Christmas. They got together the groceries and trimmings for a chicken dinner for ten, and a committee presented it to the family. Two hundred and ten dollars of the class earnings went to help pay for the wine stage curtain in the assembly. The hard work of earning the money is almost forgotten when they take a peek at the stage and see how it has improved the ap- pearance of the whole room. Spring found the Juniors again busy. The girls and boys, with much help from their sponsors, planned the theme of tne banquet and worked like beavers to have everything ready by banquet time. A good share of the work had to be done at the last minute, and that's whore the boys come in. They blew up all those dozens of balloons by themselves. No wonder they had so little to say in the evening I BACK ROW, Left to Right: Ervin SIemoneit, Janice Long, Richard Gerbeling, Ina Finnefrock, Reta Kilpatrick, Eugene Newburn, Y anda Cacy, Ross Perelett, Shirley Hudson-Vice President, Irvan Myers, Edna Wetencamp. Merle Meisinger,Helen Schafer, George ilatney, Betty Hild. SECOND ROW: James Earl, Gordon Greene, Delores Hild, 3111 Cecil, Joan Hitt, Don Baker, Mary Reed,Jack Downs, Leo Applegate, Joan Ault, Raymond Hild, Cora Loe Hitt, George Minford, Ruby Everett, Miss Dickinson--Sponsor, Miss Atkinson--Co- Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Donna Wagner, Richard Deanes, Frances Gunsolley, Patricia Kocian --Reporter for Class, Kenneth Oawonn, V.lima Keil--Secretary, John V.hite, Jackie Schubeck, Gene Haswell, Leila Clark, .Mary V;o3ter, Cyril Kocian, Patricia Rogers, Janis Sclini itrnann--Treasurer. FRONT ROW: Dick Jones, Vary Harris, Ton Rohan, Frances Clinkenbeard, Dick Quinnett, Joanne Lenr,z, Manfred Moritz, DeNie Cundall, Leland Meisinger, Betty Uhlik--?resident, Ch-rles Fulton, Alt a Miller, Jin Doody, Florence Ellingson,Leon y.ei singer • The Carstalrs young poople, led by the eldest, attractive Dinah, (Pat Kocian) are trying,often with hilari- rou3 results, to run a household, while their widowed mother Marion (3etty Ulilik) writes mystery 3torics to support them. Dinah wishes they could find an ideal nan to marry their mother off to, while Archie (Gordon Greene) and April (Betty Ilild) feel their mother neods a roally big publicity 3tunt to make her next novel a smash hit. They nover dreamed that a major crime would take place right next door I One minute Dinah was comfort- She's dead! 7aHie, how could you? ably reading an exciting mystery story to April while Arcnie noisily munches an apple in their oars, when two 3-rots ring out I A piercing scream rings out and Polly (Janis Schnidtnann) an actress, rushes to their patio, screaming that the lady next door has been shot 1 Events pass rapidly after that. V allie Sanford (Ton Rohan), the murdered woman's hus- band, doclares his innocence to the kids, so they decide to hide him in their playhouse. The police investigate and the handsome police lieutenant. Bill Smith, (Jim Doody) the officer in charge of the case, falls in love with Marion, although he won t admit it i April and Dinah, together with Archie, try to solve the crime on their own by having a party and in the mid3t of the excitement, leave to investigate the scene of the crime. Through the efforts of Archie s pals, Slukey (Richard Gerbeling) and Flashlight (Ervin Siemonoit) they succeed. They are caught sneaking food to V allie by Bill and he demands that Archie down the food to prove he is up to no mischief. The results are disastrous to Archie sinco he had just finished half a maple cake I What kind of a gun is this? Burly Sergeant 0 IIare (Jack Downs) keeps trying to bribe Archie for clues (getting absolutely nowhere) and bragging about T,the nine kids I raised myself. A bullet is found! Mysterious Rupert Van Deusen (Cyril Kocian) apooar3. Hr. and Mrs. Charlton Charring- ten, the nice couple next door, become even more suspicious. Even Dinah's romance with Pete (John White) is caught in the chain of events. Oh, Mr. Cherrlngton, it s a gun I Everything breaks at once. Mr. Cherrlngton confesses the murder3 of Mrs. Sanford and Frankie Riley and the attempt on Wallie's life. While he is plotting to rid himself forever of the inquisitive kids, Archie spoils his plans with a flying tackle Just as Bill and Sgt. O'Hare appear on the scene. The Saturday before the play was to be given, 3ome ambitious members of the Junior Clas3 were frantically working away until after midnight putting up the stare settings. It seemed that there were millions of things to be done; light bulbs to be dipped, fences to be made and painted, walls to be put up, windows to be made, and even a snow scene to be converted into a velvet green forest. The picture in the loft hand corner shows Mrs. Roade approving the light buxb that has ju3t been dipped by Jim Doody and Jim Edwards. (They worked a long time before they found the right amount of paint to mix to produce the right shade of blue.) In the top right hand corner, Jim Doody, tottering on the wobbly ladder, is trying to fasten the walls up,while Cyril Kocian trys to prevent the ladder from collapsing. Florence Elling3on and Ina Finnefrock try to offer helpful suggest- ions with Jim Edward's approval. Ruby Everett and Deioris Hild are doing a good job of getting the fence painted and the papers on the floor full of paint, in the picture to the right. The picture at the bottom left shows Ruby Everett, Janis Schnidtmann and Pat Rogers changing the snow scene into a nice green background. Mrs.Reade is applying the theatrical paint to Janis Schmidtmann while Betty UhlIk seems rather worried about it all. I wonder what Jim Doody is laughing about since he is to be next, even though he doesn't know it I Student directors were Joan Ault and Reta Kilpatrick; Stage Manager, Charles Fulton; Manager of Properties, Cyril Kocian; Electricians, Eugene New- bum, and Ray Hild; Business Manager, Janice Long; and Publicity Manager, Mary V oster. Ushers included: Shirley Hudson, Mary Harris, Wilma Keil, Ina Finnefrock, Dick Quinnett, Florence Ellingson, George Matney, Mary Reed, and Gene Haswell. Incidental music was Turn shed by the Band Ensemble, Saxophone Trio and others in the group. Mombers or thi3 group include: Danny Rohan, Dick Huebnor, Jerry Sharpnack, Joanne Cecil, Carol Rakov , David Friest, Florene Duda, Ray Mild, Kathlene Feldhau3en, miller Hurst, Bonnie Meisinger, Gerald Michaelsen, Manfred Moritz, Iiarvin Ilild, Lcland Greene, Edward Baumgart, and Stuart Spidell, The r.u3ic played consisted of pieces bearing the titles of -iris names . This group is under the direction of Mr. Fowler, the music director. The Saxophone Trio is composed oT Gerald Michaelsen, Jerry Sharpnack and Ray HiId. Tlie picture at the bottom of the page depicts most of the people who helped make the play a success. They are: Bad: row; left to right: Donald Perry and Raymond Hild, electricians; Mrs. Alta Reade, director of tlie play, Miss Dickinson,class sponsor. ’’Love, oh, love i I hope it1 s not catching I Second row: Janis Schmidtmann, Polly Walker : Reta Kilpatrick (Joel la); J -hn White (Pete); Ruby Everett (Betsy); Vilma Keil, a member of the gang; Patricia Rogors (Mrs. Charlton Cherrington); ,elori3 Hild 'Mag); Edna Jean 'Vetenkamp (Wendy). Third row: Cyril Kocian (Rupert Van Deuson); Jim Edwards (Frankie Riley); Jack Downs,(Sgt, O’Hare), is holding the gift brooch presented to Mrs. Meade by the members of the cast in appreciation of her work; harles Multin (Joe). Bill and Marion confess j their love for each other, when i Bill I3 put on the spot with Dinah’s flat proposal. Polly marries Rupert Van Deusen and } V allie Sanford is cleared of all : suspicion. Dinah and Pete re- concile, and April and Archie plan more adventures, while S rt. O’Hare escorts the Cherringtons off to the local Bastille. So the curtain fell on 'Home Sweet Homicide, the 49er3 play, given November 20-21. Front row: Jim Doody (Bill ;Smith); 3etty j Uhlik (Mari onJ; jPatricia Kocian I(Dinah Carstairs); Gordon Greene 'Archie Carstairs); and 3etty Hild April Carstairs . The story was -regionally a book Iby Craig Rice, and Ilater it was made jlnto play form and a motion picture. Pictures on {this page were {photographed by Mr. . ov ler. 3Z22Z$32 T s o-rmmmiES Now fully oriented to the high school routine, the Soohomores are no longer called the “green fre shies . The class officers elected for the year were: Eva Nell Mendenhall, Presi- dent; Dan Rohan, Vice-President; Jennie Lee Spldell, Secretary; Vernon Kalasek, Treasurer; and Rita Mulholland, Class Reoorter. The outstanding Soohomore activities this year were the Hobo Party, given wit;; the Seniors, and the Sophomore Convocation. The Hobo Party was the penalty for the losers of the annual football ticket sale. The party was held Friday, October 17, In Central Auditorium. All present were dressed as hoboes and a wide variety of ideas were presented. Leland (?ee-Wee) Green was crowned King of the Hoboes, with Betty Altschaffl as his ueen. The Sophomore Convocation was held Monday March 1, in the high school audi- torium. The first part was a skit called, City Vs. Country . The characters, in order of appearance were Alice Ann Reade, Billie Jean Horn, David Friest, Sally Gaines, Burt Gleason, and Don Davis. The second section was music fur- nished by an organization composed of Sophomore band members, the Junior Hot Rocks . This section opened with Serenade of the Bells played by the ensemble. Next came a trio and three solos, The Galway Piper-, by Alice Reade, Bonnie Meisinger, and Kathleen Feldhousen, The Jealous , by Dan Rohan, Stardust , by Jerry Sharpnack, and I'm Gettln Sentimental Over You , by Dick Huebner. The music closed with The Best Things In Life Are Free by the ensemble. The final section was a short pantomime, The Supreme Sacrifice . The characters were Tina Woster, Dick Huebner, Pat Soeck, Bill White, Jerry Sharpnack, and Dan Rohan. Front row, left to right: Norma Kaufman, William Gotech, Evelyn Jacobson, Richard Huebner, Sally Galnes,Burton Gleason, Patricia Hadraba, Charles Janacek, Seta Christensen, Carl Ofe, Rita Mulholland, Jerry Sharonack, Connie Dalbow, Dan Rohan, Edna Mae 3uechler. Second row: Miss Staats, Allan Carper, Bonnie Keisinger, Mary Patterson, Ed Porter, Jenn! Kimball. Third row: Wendell Peterson, Etta Helgl,Betsy Cole, Bill McCormick, Phyllis Porter,Ted Berlett, Peggy Krisky, Dick Renner, Florene Duda, Dick Fischer, Betty Wondra, Rosa Bell, Ora Bax, Pat Dew, David Friest. Fourth row: Irene Harper, Jim Kennedy, Edith Williams, Lorraine Dolezal, Dian Relchstadt, Marvin Hlld, Dena Reichstadt, Patricia Thomas, Chester Ruth, Billy Jean Horn, , Bill White, Kathleen Feldhousen, Merlyn Hodge, Jennie Spldell, Marie Toman, Berna Forbes, ■ - —r- r Barbara Phyllis Arnold, Dian Relchstadt, Marvin Hlld, Dena Reichstadt, Delbert Albin, Beverly Brown, Lovay Rozell, Patty Speck, Ruby Wever, Bonnie Myers. Fifth row: Eva Nell Mendenhall, Vernon Kalasek, Tina Woster, Bob Cotner, Alice Ann Reade, Don Davis, Clyde Sheard, Lois Sell, Lavern Haley, Nora Frazer, Dean Taylor, Jean Daniels, Dale Brooknouser. rrrr. uULau UL 'SSL tiL zixi ;2i ;.i T KE SJtJKT X The Freshmen class Is the largest of the four classes, having eighty members, each looking forward to the day when he 111 be� Senior. In December the class gave their convocation, using It Doesn't Pay to be Ignorant as the theme. John (Pee-Wee) Green was master of ceremonies. For their Christmas oroject the Freshmen oreoared food baskets for the underprlvledged. Each oerson brought something to out In the baskets. In the spring the freshmen olanned a oarty with games and refresh- ments. The class officers are: Dick Kalasek, President; Deline Cundall, Treasurer; Dick Tlncher, Secretary. Miss Carol Fredrickson Is the class soonsor. Front row,left to right: Arael Wood, Stella Patterson, Ed Dieter, Mary Haworth, Don Terryberry, Genevlve Price, Willard Gunsolly, Dick Kalasek, Deline Cundall, Dick Tlncher, Rita Fulton,Ramon Koubeck,Ruth Fornoff, Dean Melslnger, Betty Howland. Second row,left to right: Miss Fredrickson, Avis Lanum, Merle Dasher, Betty Wood, Lois Schroder, John Glaze, Dorothy Hlld, Gary Robbins, Joan Horn, John Porter, Lula Yardley, Ernest Schubeck, Charlene Holoubek, Ralph Ryan, Darlene Kalasek, Thomas Carneal,Ruth Hobbs. Third row, left to right: Evelyn Kelllson, Richard Gaoen, Ethel Grauf, Reinhart Gawehn, Carol Flnnefrock, John Williamson, Joann Thimgan, Dale Cockerlll, Shirley Humerickhouse, Bill Morrison,Jean Melslnger, Jerome Ulrich, Margie Kief, Tfillard Gochenour, Evelyn Ganavay, Ed Baumgart, Charles Koke. Fourth row, left to right: Kenneth Tschirren, Janet Baker,John Green, Thelma Wilson, Dale Fleishman, Bonnie Topllff, Albert Burton, Geraldine Adkins, Jay Rainey, Janls Arnold, Arthur Newborn, Petty Elliott, Joy Hlld, Robert Seine, Luella Exline, Ross Alel,Voneta Sloan. Fifth row, left to right: Allan Parker, Lucy Melslnger, Ronald Vargo, Marilyn Bourck, John Llddlck, Patty Mason, Darrel Williamson, Joyce Coghill, Bob Moore, Elizabeth Matney, Stuart Spldell,Florence Read, Allan Rohlfs, Darlene Soangler, Gary Hlld, Alvera Haase,Leonard Davey. m-fanMWKm swvmmiKm nftrgiMb ' tt] Plattsmouth 32-Auburn 19 The Plattsmouth Blue Devil line surprised the Auburn Bulldogs when the latter went down in a 32 to 19 defeat in one of the features of the King Korn Karnival. Miller Hurst, tackle, scored in the first 2 minutes when Auburn’s Haith Fumbled and Hurst picked up the ball and rolled over the goal line. A few minutes later Johnson smashed over the goal line, making the score 12 to 0 and the Plattsmouth Steamroller continued to roll. At the mid-point of the 3rd quar- ter with the score 32-6, the starters were sent to a well deserved rest,enabling the Bulldogs to score 2 touchdowns in the final quarter. Alkire and Elliott made the longest runs of the night. Plattsmouth 27-Weeping Water 13 Plattsmouth again rolled up a large score and Weeping Wats' Just didn’t have the strength to catch up. 20 points were scored in the first quarter with Jana- cek scoring twice and adding 2 extra points, and Alkire making a 43 yard touch- down run. Shortly after the 2nd quarter started Leon Bump Elliott took a re- verse from Dick Bintner and dashed his say across the glory line, receiving a tremendous ovation from the crowd. The Blue Devils were content to play a de- w m m w m mv v vj. % w vj. w vm m m m w vi w The Plattsmouth 1948 football team kept up a good record with 4 wins, 3 losses, and 2 ties. Two of the losses were heartbreaking games with each having a score of 7-0. The gridmen pictured are as follows: Back Row Joe York, Assistant Coach; Dan Rohan, quarterback; Bill Baumgart, quarterback; Cyril Kocian, tackle; Eugene Newburn, guard; Dick Jones, guard; Bill Litle, tackle; Alan Carper, center; Dick Fisher, tackle; Chester Ruth, tackle; Jim Alkire, halfback; Carl Ofe, center; Bob Meisinger, halfback; Merle Stewart, Coach. Front Row Don Aylor, half- back; John Hill, end; Tom Rohan, guard; John White, end; Charles Jana- cek, fullback; Captain Gilbert Peterson, tackle; John Johnson, fullback;Leon Elliott, halfback; Dick Bintner, quarterback; Miller Hurst, tackle; Charles Fulton, end; Jim Doody, end; Farnum Taylor, guard. Plattsmouth 21-3ellevue 13 Off to a goad start, the Blue Devils defeated Belle- vue on the home sod bythe score of 21 to 13. Dick Bint - ner, Q.3., scored the first touchdown and was awarded a new champ hat by Wescott’s Store for this achievement. Captain Gil- bert Peterson led the linemen, while Alkire and Johnson were the out- standing backs of the game. Bellevue had a stronger team than expected,but they couldn’t compare to the smooth running of the Plattsmouth team. fensiv© game the next half with Weeping Water’s Tom Hopkins charging into the line. He scored once in the third and fourth quarters,but his efforts were not enough Alkire was the outstanding back of the game with a 19 l 3 yards average per try. Plattsmouth 7-Ashland 13 Plattsmouth Blue DeviIs lost their first game ofthe season and conference game of the home field when a T.minded Ashland squad upset their applecart 13 to 7. The Blue Devils scored their only touchdown in the first half and led 7 to 0 at the intermission. The Blue Devil T.D. came when end Charles Pulton, stormed through the Ashland line and partially blocked an Ashland pass. The ball de- flected into the arms of P. H. S. star center and line backer,Carl Ofe, and he scampered 32 yards for the touchdown. Dick Bintner added the extra point which finished P. H. S.scoring for the night as Ashland completely dominated the se- cond half and racked up 13 points. Plattsmouth 32-Glenwood 6 A large Homecoming crowd watched the well improved Blue Devils speed past a hopeless Glenwood eleven by the score 32 to 6, the most one sided scoring of the season. Johnson, the Plattsmouth cannon ball, scored the amazing total of 24 points. However, he had great support from the line. The Blue Devils, with all around team work, never have the Glenwood boys a chance to get started. Elliott addedthe other touchdown and a pass from Alkire to Pulton provided the extra point. Pete Peterson, captain, and Charles Pulton, end, were selected as the outstanding linemen during the Homecoming game and were awarded a new Champ Hat by Wescott’s. Plattsmouth O-Wahoo 7 After 2 quarters of fierce line play, in which Peterson led his stubborn linemen to hold Wahoo to a scoreless tie, a pass was intercepted and returned for a touchdown for Wahoo. The try for the extra pointwas good and the rest of the game was spent in the same manner as the 1st half. We were featured by the strong driving of Plattanouth's own 4 horsemen . Plattanouth O-Nebraska City 7 The Blue Devils lost to the Pioneers bythe score of 7 to 0 in a thrilling but heartbreaking game. The Plattanouth team fought an inspired contest against the much higher rated Nebr. City group which was much heavier. P. H. S. domi- nated the 3rd quarter of the contest and was repeatedly in Pioneer territory knocking at the gate of victory,but unable to gain the last needed bit for pay dirt. In the Plattsmouth offensive,John Johnson,fast driving back,made several long gains. The Pioneers scored within the last two minutes on the old Statue of Liberty play. Plattsmouth 7-College View 7 College View tied the Blue Devils In the last quarter. The game was play- ed on a muddy field,but it didn’t slow the fleetness cf Jim Alkire norhis punting ability. The speedy Plattsmouth back took a reverse on his own 30 yard line, swept around the right end to race 70 yards to pay dirt, thrilling the crowd with his speed. The conversion was made by a pass, Alkire to Pulton. Plattsmouth 0-Valley 0 The Blue Devil offense couldn’t quite get rolling in the blizzard at Valley. It was mainly a punting duel with Alkire kicking up into the clouds. The Blue Devil line, with a tremendous amount of power, led by Captain Peterson, Rohan, Ofe,Doody, Fulton,Hurst, and Jones, never 'gave Valley a chance to get started. TOOT ALL The Annual Football Banquet honoring our ”P. H. S. athletes 1 was held Novem- ber 19, in the Methodist Church, in due respect to the beautiful” ball-playing each and everyone one of them had done in the 47-48 season 1 The tables were decorated by members of the Pep Club to represent tiny foot- ball fields with goal posts and yardage lines. The girls also served the food which was prepared by the Naomi circle of the church. The program of the evening opened with the singing of grace by some of the boys under the direction of Or- ville Nielson with Mr. E.H. Wes- cott at the piano. Toastmaster Francis M.Casey was first to pay his tribute to theboys by prais- ing their good work in school, church, and scout work, as well as athletics. Coach Joe York was presented by Mr. Casey and told of the fine work of co-operating the boys had accomplished in ath- letics as well as in the commu- nity. Head Coach Merle Stewart expressed on behalf on the boys their appreciation to outsiders for their help in the improve- ments made on the-Athletic Park and the good examples set by the boys. Mr. Casey at this time pre- sented the speaker of the even- ing, Judge Herbert Rhoades of Omaha, who gave a very short but interesting talk. His speech consisted ofmany amusing stories which led to his stressed point of co-operation and team work in the field, in school, and in the WMW.vr-PZ W 'A' iv home. At the completion or his speech, John Johnson, who had been chosen the team s most valuable player, was presented the radio offered by the B M Company to the student selected. This presentation and also one of a champ hat from E. H. Y.escott and Sons to Jim Alkire was made by Mr.Harold Alkire, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce committee. Coach Stewart then presented to Pete Peterson, captain of the team, the football used in the Homecoming Came with Glenwood, autographed by all tbsplayers and coaches. Hanson of the First Christian who were honored: Jim Alkire, Ross Abel, Don Aylor, Dick Bintner, Dale Brookhouser, Dale Cockerill, Allan Carper, Merle Dasher, Jim Doody,Bill Baungart, Jim Edwards, Leon Elliott,Charles Fulton, Dick Fisher, Gene Haswell, Miller Hurst,John Hill, Dick Jones, John Johnson, Charles Jana- cek, Dick Kalacek, Jim Ken- nedy, Cyril Kocian, Bill Litle,John Liddick, Bob Mei- singer. Bill McCormick, Eu- gene Newbum, Ed Nelson, Charles Newton,Robii Niersto, Carl Ofe, Gilbert Peterson, Wendall Peterson, Dan Rohan, Tom Rohan, Chester Ruth, Er- nest Schubeck,Farnum Taylor, Dick Tincher, Jerome Ulrich, Ronald Vargo, Bill White, John Y hite, Darrell William- son, Richard Wolfarth. At the close, benediction by Reverend Sherman Church was offered. The following are members of the football team Sititi£ A w ;.iS ;5ia;a ;a-:aaaxlslzl:a::l;a iaai:a ;a;:. :a: ;a ;. :a: 'hMK.TTZJLL P. H. S. started offthe 47-48 basketball season with a loss to the boys up the river, Bellevue, by the score of 30-35. The Plattsraouth offense was far from perfect. Plattsmouth again observed a loss at the hands of the South High Packers. Tho score was 29-45 and it was anybodyfs ball game until the last five minutes. The Blue Devils went to Lincoln to absorb a 53-24 loss. The game was Northeast!s all the way, but Plattsmouth never let down and was in there pitching until the final bell. The Blue Devils broke into the win column with a thrilling 25-24 victory over the boys from Papio. Bill Baungart was the hero of the game, breaking a 24-24 tie with only a few minutes to play. The Blue Devils continued on the victory march with another one point win of 28-27 over a strong Weeping V ater five, Jim Alkire cut loose with 17 points which was too much for Weeping Water. Back Row: Dick Tincher, student manager; Merle Stewart, coach; Delbert Albin, Chester Ruth, Don Aylor, Jim Doody, John White, Charles Pulton, Gene Haswell, Ray Hild, Merle Dasher, Bill White, Joe York, assistant coach; Dale Brookhouser, student manager. Front Row: Bob Meisinger, Bill McCormick, Dan Rohan, John Hill, Richard Wolfarth, Charles Janacek, Gilbert Peterson, Jim Alkire, captain; Carl Ofe, Bill Baumgart. ’olT? i V'A w WITW’WWVFW yyvj. vj. WM %?.' 'V T™ ™ ”■.. 7 yw College View,which was hotter than a little red fire wagon, taught the Blue Devils a 54-35 cage lesson on the local oak. Boys Town, another fast outfit, ran away fron Plattsmouth nen by 58-25, the most one sided game of the year. Alkire was high point man with 16 points. Another thrilling game was played at Au- burn with the''Bulldogs winning 34-32 in a very exciting overtime. It v as a close game all the way with the Blue Devils tying it up with 2 se- conds of the regulating game to go, forcing it into an overtime. The Blue Devil Just couldn't come close to Grannie MeBill and his boys from Holy Name and the local 5 went down in defeat,54-29• Alkire got 20 points. The P.H.S. Blue Devils ended their current basketball season ty soundly trounc- ing a highly favored Blair quintet 41-30. In the 2nd half the Blue Devils cut loose with a slam-basting scoring attack which continued until the final gun. Alkire, captain, played one of his best games of the year and continued to load the Platts- mouth scoring 14 points. Plattsmouth lost their first tourna- ment game in a thrilling 36-38 loss to Lincoln Teachers High School. The lead changed hands sevoral times. Richard Wolfarth massed 13 points to lead the Blue Devils against Lincoln. The Platts- mouth machine v as not as smooth as the sluggish and the offense didn't have po- lish as in the Blair game. A strong Ashland outfit also humbled the Blue Devils by 54-33. Plattsmouth just couldn't get started. Alkire was again high point man with 18 points. The Plattsmouth Blue Devils lost a hardfou zht gar©to Nebraska City 32-30, after leading the scoring for the first 3 periods. It was a hard game to lose. P. H. S.'s Jimmie Alkire led the scoring with another 18 points. The 31ue Devils upset the highly favored Wahoo luintet on the lat- ter's match box court 33-32. Pla .tsnouth, coning up from behind, over- came a 5 point lead in less than 2 minutes to go. The last bucket was made by Bob Me1 singer, ending the most thrilling rane of the year. a 57-30 win over the Blue Devils v as repeated by Holy Name on the victors tile Holy Name, one of the classiest teams in the state, was held down until the last seven minutes, when they cut loose with a smooth offense. The Malvern Iowa 5 defeated the Blue Devils on the local oak by 28-25. It v as a close game and wound up the basketball season at home. Vfy� c V vVV ■ 7 4 MO $ t VCJ TOTAL POINTS SCORED Jim Alklre 222 Bill McCormick 19 Richard Wolfarth 86 Merle Dasher 18 Carl Ofe 56 John Hill 17 Bob Keisinger 30 Gilbert Peterson 15 Jim Edwards 26 Charles Janacek 10 Bill Baumgart 21 Tom Rohan 5 Chester Ruth 1 Plattsmouth Total 537 Opponents 709 '£ a,vxyrv «� vT f , j t S w w JL I «A S S C Y ft .V oVyA-YV if lit Ul Iti- T%ACX The Track season opened April 9 with a Triangular meet at Nebraska City. Palls City,the other school participating, won first place honors. NeDraska City came in second and Plattsraouth third. The Blue Devils achieved the following: Alkire—tie for 1st--High Jump Bintner—4th—Discus and High Jump Doody—tie for 3rd—High Jump Rozell—4th—Mile Dan Rohan--2nd--Mile and Half Milo Total--14 points. On April 16, Ashland and Louisville willmeet Plattsraouth on the home cinders which will be the first Home Track Meet in several years. The Nebraska City Inv. Track Meet this year will be held on April 20. All the surrounding teams will attend, including some of the Omaha teams, and the Blue Devils are expected to make a good showing. The Eastern Nebraska 7 Conference Track Meet this year will bo at Wahoo. Bellevue,a new member in the Conference, is expected to have some fast sprinters; but they lack the team strength that Plattsraouth has. On April 26, the Blue Devils go to Peru to the Annual Peru Relays. Schools from all the surrounding Nebraska and Iowa towns will send teams to this event. April 30-May 1, are the dates set for the District Qualifying Track Meet. This Is the big test for the State Track Meet. The Blue Devils will close their regular Track season with a meet on the home field. The opponent has not yet been selected. The State Track Meet at Lincoln this year will be held on May 15-16. Not much is known about the actual strength of the Blue Devil’s cindermen, as yet. Bob Meisinger, a two year lettermen, is captain of the track team. Other members of last years squad and newcomers who ought to make a great showing are: Jim Alkire--High Jump Dan Rohan—Mile Leon Elliott—Broad Jump Jerry Sharpneck—100 and 220 Kenny Rozell—Mile Dick Bintner—Shotput and Discus Jim Doody—High Jump Merle Dasher—100 and 220 First Row: Meisinger, Middle Row Pooch Ofe, Back Row: Jim Doody, Bert Gleason, John White, Leon Elliott, Jim Alkire, Bob captain; Dale Cockerill, Dick Kalacek. Ronnie Vargo, Delbert Albin,Jerry Sharpneck, Merle Dasher, Ray Hild, Dick Tincher, Dan Rohan, Kenny Rozell. Bill McCormick, Cyril Kocian, Eugene Newburn, Gene Haswell, Charles Fulton, Gilbert Peterson,Charles Janacek,DIck Bintner,John Johnson, Coach Stewart. BASEBALL P. H. S. this year will field a baseball team. Due to the fact that there were no games last year. It is hard to pick out any outstanding players. Coach York plans to build the team around some of last years Legion team. Alkire and Ofe were the pitching and catching stars. Bill Baumgart at snortstop, and John White, Robin Neirste, Jim Doody, and Richard Wolfarth in the outfield. No games have been definitely scheduled, but there will be at least 4 games with neighboring high schools. They will probably be with Glenwood,Iowa, Louis- ville, and an Omaha team. The field Is In good shape with a grass outfield and permanent backstop. Other promising material Includes: Pete Peterson, 1st base; Dick Bintner, infield; Cyril Kocian, outfield; Merle Dasher, pitcher; Chester Ruth, infield; Bill White, infield; Dan Rohan, pitcher; Charles Fulton, 3rd base. TFTTTTT The Letter Men's Club is an organization of High School Soys who ;;ave ob- tained a letter in one or more sports. Members from left to right, top row;Danny Rohan, Jin Doody, John White, F r- num Taylor, To: Rohan, Eugene Newb r:., Kenneth Rozell, Bill Baiuagart. Scr ond Row; 3ob Me i singer, Ji: Alkire, P te ill, Richard Wolfarth, Bill L’tle, on A;T r, Dick Jones, Allen Carper. Front Row; Charles Janecek, C .arles Fulton,Leon El- liott, John Johnson, Carl Ofe, Richard Bitner, Gilbert Peterson, Miller :urs , Conch M. Stewart and Assistant Joo York. PET C EVE The members decorated for the Homecoming Dance and the Football Banquet. They sponsor the snake dance and also plan many of rallies during the ye.r . Members from left to r1ght,top row are: Cora Lee Hitt,Dena Reichstadt, Lucy iMeisinger, Betty Elliott, Thelma Louis. Sec ond row; Donna Raoden, Betty Wondra, Barbara Kimball, Shirley Ann Hudson, Ruby fever'ett. Third row; Katherine Parken- ing, Marilyn Lutz, Patty Hadraba, Betty Uhlik, Mary Jo Rebal. Cheerleaders from left to right, front row are; Wanda Cacy, Joan Cockerill, Marilyn Bourck, Diar. Reichstadt• got it now keop it-those girl in blue and white. There arc five members from each of the four classes. They v ere selected by typ-outs In front of the student body early in the school year. The one that obtained the highest vote in each of the four classes was elected cheerleader. The officers are Mary Jo Rebal, President; Lucy Ann Mei- singer. Vice President; Barbara Kimball, Secretary; Shirley An: Hudson, Treasurer. Tue cheerleaders for the year are Joan Cockerill, Wanda Cacy, Dian Reichstadt, and Itlarilyn Bourck. Tho P. H. 3. band, under the direction of David Fowler, is composed of 54 • members• During the pa3t school year several no; instruments have boon added, ; 'Die band has had a very full schedule this year, going on tho road several times. A concert was presented at Weeping Water; marching exhibitions at Tabor, Sidney and Glenwood; and music for a football gone at Nebraska City, In November it took part in a marching competition at the Ak-Sar-Ben coliseum in | c maha. At home the bond participated in King Korn Karnival activities, and they escorted Santa Claus on fads visit at Christmas time. Tho band also furnished music for the football and basketball games,rallies,and other school activities. ; On April 1C-17, it attended tho District Music Contest held at Auburn. TOP ROW—left to right: Drum Section: Marie Sashus, Sally Gaines, Elizabeth , Painter, Willard Gunsolly, Miller Hurst; Bass Section: Bob Moore,Manfred Moritz, Raymond Kild; Twirlers: Jenny Spidoll, Florene Duda, Deane Riech3tadt, Marilyn Bourck, 3etty Elliott, Lucie Meisinger. . . SECOND ROW--Bar it one Section: Stanley Cole, Marvin Hlld, Donna '.agnor; oax- ophone Section: Patricia Rogers, Jerry Sharpnack, Ronald Ofe, Billie Spidell, Garold Michaelsen; Trombone Section: Dick Huebner, Hazel I orbes, BiJly Hill, Leland Greene, Shirley Duda. _ „ _ , „ , „ n , THIRD ROW--Cboo: Tina Foster; Flute Section: Kathleen reldhousen, Bonnie Meisingor, Alice Ann Reade; Horn Section:Beverly Brown, Carol Bernhardt, Marg- aret Heineman, Janis Schnidtnann; Cornet Section: Ed 3aungart, Danny Rohan, Stuart Spidoll, Barbara Alklre, Willard Christenson, Harold ’.Vagner. FRONT ROW—Clarinet Section: Billy Etcher, Charles Aylor, Johnie Ahrens, Jackie Reno, Joanne Cecil, Jame3 Markham, Herbert Brown, Marlene Albin, David Frlest,Carol Rakow,Stella Patterson, John Galze,Barbara Pott3,Kenneth Meisingor and Tommy Conis. The Plattsmouth High School chorus, under the direction of Mr David Fowler, ha3 an enrollment of 3ixty-3even membor3 The chorus has done many things this year. In December, it gave a fall con- cert for the public in the school auditorium Two of the outstanding activities were the trips to Nebraska City in February to attend a music clinic and the trip to Auburn to the District Music Contest. The chorus presented another p i)lie concert in May which drew a large number of people. TOP ROW—left to right: DeNie Cundall, Marilyn Lutz, Botty Altschaffl, Pat- ricia Hadraba, Esta Christenson, Joanne Lentz, Manfred Moritz, John Johnson, Gil- bert Peterson, John White, Garold Michaolsen, Miller Hurst, Jim Alkire, Martina Sporer, Betty Uhlik, Mary Jo Rebal, Carol Bernhardt, Mr. Fov ler, director. SECOND ROW—Naomi Roloff, Mary Todd, Donna Rhodon, Janis Schmidtmann, Kath- ern Parkening, Bonnie Meisinger, Donna Wagner, Willard Gunsolly, Bob Cappell, Carl Ofe, Jim Doody, Dick Huebner, Richard Gapen, Ditty Richards,Patricia Rogers, Kathleen Feldhausen, Patricia Thomas. THIRD ROW--Leila Clark, Joan Cockerill, Jeanette Rhylander, Shirley Hudson, Barbara Kimball, Wanda Cacy, Patricia Kocian, Jerry Sharpnack, Bob Meisinger, Cyril Kocian, Ray Hild, Bill Cecil, Stuart Spidell, Irene Harper, Bonnie Myers, Reta Kilpatrick, Florene Duda. __ . FRONT ROW—Tina Woster, Beverly Brown, Edith Williams, Margaret Heineman, Jenny Spidell, Edna Jean Wetenkamp, Arlene Hostetter, Patricia Speck, Dean Moi- singer, Tom Carneal, Gary Hild, Jay Rainey, Leland Greene, Ina Finnefrock, Eva Nell Mendenhall, Jean Daniels, Margaret Campbell. The PUS girls1 glee is composed of twenty-four members,the majority of which ai?e The picture above depicts the members of this group. THIRD ROW—left to right: Thelma Wilson, Phyllis Snodgrass, Patty Mason, Lucie Meisinger, Betty Elliott, Joyce Hild, Bonnie Topliff, Janis Arnold. l ,ioj t „ _ , SECOND ROW—Darlene Spangler, Betty Howland, Dorothy Hild, Jean Meisinger, Carol Finnefrock, Charlene Ilolobock, Joan Thimgan, Marilyn Bourck. FRONT ROW—Margary Kief, Deloris Hild, Deline Cundall, Rita Fulton, Joan Smith, Ruth Fornoff , Ruth Hobbs, and Shirley Humorickhouse. EM® lwtwswttftt 7iwfrfiwttf«wrais wwwwiwwk «mimmwk «wiw� v STVDJB T SX QATB 11 The meeting will please come to order, and that means you two clowns In the corner lw Thus speaks the president of the Student Senate, which is the stu- dent governing body of Plattsmouth School. There are twenty members represent- ing the four classes; eight Seniors, six Juniors, four Sophnores, and two Fresh- men. The officers for the first semester wore: John Johnson, President; Bob Meisinger, Vice President; Margaret Heineman, Secretary;and Kathorino Parkening, Treasurer. For the second semester the officers were: 3ob Meisinger, President; Edwin Nelson, Vice President; Marilyn Lutz, Secretary; and Katherine Parkening, Treasurer. The Senate has charge of and sponsors most of the convocations given in the assembly, such as the 7 esleyan Band, a marionette show and several speakers. Proceods from the Coke machine, also sponsored by the Senate, are usedto prevent 3ome of the programs to the 3tudent3 free of charge. The Senate sponsored several student activities throughout the year such as Parents Night, when all parents were invited to the High School to 3oe the various classrooms, where there were various exhibits on display. A program was presontod for them in the assembly. The band played several numbers and the Dramatic Club presented a one-act play entitled, The Little That Is Good. It also sponsored Christmas packages, and a C.A.R.E. package sent to Europe. The Senate gives school parties and sponsored a float for the King Korn Karnival which won third prize in the School Parade. The Senate has charge of keeping the bulletin boards filled with interesting and educational reading matter and posters and It also took charge of a Courtesy drive held throughout the School. Early this Spring, money was appropriated by the Senate to buy a new flag with base and stand for the stage to go with the new curtains. The Senate, since it represents the student body, is sponsored by the Prin- cipal, Mr. Eloe. Student Senators for the two semesters, 1947-1948. Back row: Left to right, Lucy Meisinger, Jim Kennedy,Janis Schmidtmann,Mary Todd, John Johnson, Carl Ofo, Margaret Ileineman, Ro3s Abel. Second row: Dian Reichstadt, George Minford, Bill Cecil, Charlos Janacek, Marilyn tutz, Harilyn 3ourck, Bill White. Front row: Carol Bernhardt, Cyril Kocian, Wilma Keil, John White, Katherine Parkenliig, Charles Fulton, Donna Rhoden, Bob Meisinger, Mr. Eloe. Right after Christmas vacation the Annual Staff got into full aving. At least that's vhat everyone thought it was! But after a month and a half had caused by, we realized that we didn't even have one layout comoletely set ud. Margaret Helneman, editor-in-chief, ran around to hog tie11 the editors Into doing their Jobs. The cornoany was sending in for layouts and it was time to get down to business. Patty Colby, the literary editor, and her assistant, Mary Todd, were busy writing articles about the various activities to be tyoed up with the group dIc- tures. Donna Richards and Betty Altsohaffl assisted these girls by writing the class will. Mary Jo Rebal, Dhotogranhy editor, started her work by taking orders for grouo pictures taken by Mr. Chriswiser and Mr. Fowler. This is an excellent way I for the Annual to make a little oroflt. When all the olctures are flnallv ready to be set up, they must be cut to a certain size, arranged neatly on the dummy cooy, and glued in that oositlon. The more olctures we got, the more we needed! Soon after work on the Annual began, Katherine Parkenlng, business manager, and Marilyn Lutz, assistant, started their tedious Job of walking all over town trying to get advertisements. They kept going back for more because every ttle bit counts something else. Then they had to take 9ubscrlotlons, which meant more oaoer work. All this time Siva Jean Taylor, art editor,and her assi stant,Glen Hamilton, ••ere busy drawing illustrations. All such attractions add life to the Annual. Meanwhile, Miss Dickinson, our Annual soonsor, was kept busy getting every- body's articles and pictures in on time. The typists had very imoortant Jobs in the Droductlon of the Annual. The articles had to be tyoed for necessary soaces, oroof read, retyoed, and pet uo for the final copy. Every sixth period, Arlene Hostetter, Card Bernhardt, Katherine Parkenlng, Mary Jo Rebal and Donna Richards could be seen typing. Some two Juniors, Betty Uhlik and Janls Schmidtmann also did quite a bit of typing. They got ideas for next year and the Seniors got help this year. The last three weeks everyone was really in a daze and then all of a sudden the last Annual layout was sent off and everything w8s quiet again. But only for a few weeks until the finished mats come back and then everyone started dashing madly around again trying to have the books put together on time. And so the 1948 Senior Annual was comoleted. 'mmm Back Row,left to right: Joan Cockerlll, Naomi Roloff,Pat Koclan, Pat Colby, Donna Wagner, Bill Kellison, 3111 Holly, Don Taylor, Rosa Bell, Shirley Hudson, Patricia Rogers,Joan Ault, Mrs. Benedettl, Betty Koubek. Front Row: Janie Schrnldtmann,Betty Altechaffl, Charlene Patterson, Margaret Helneman, Donna Richards, Mary Todd, Anna Frances Schubeck, Joanne Lentz. 7‘UTT'ETl The Platter 16 created in Room 108 under the direction of Mrs. Benedettl. Her motto is: A Daper of, by, and for the studente. On entering the Journalism room you may think it le a olt dis- organized for a class. Members are scattered all over the room, In the halls, and down town. The editors do not sit and boss the rest of the staff, as some people would think. They decide what story goes on which cage, make assignments to reporters, and write stories. Copyreaders correct the mistakes that the reporters make, and write headlines. The business staff sells ads to the merchants, and this helps to finance the paper. Many of the staff members were responsible for helping to win national recognition for the Platter last year, when P.H.S. won the coveted award of first class honor rating from the M.S.C.A. xhese mem- bers are: Patty Colby,Bill Holly, Joan Ault, Janie Schmldtmann,Janice Long, and Mary Todd. The Journalism class also has experiences which are on the bright- er side. A float was made for the King Korn Karnival which the class worked hard to prepare. Tmj.MATIC B Hurry Tommy, Sweep up the crumbs.” about 12:30 p.m. in the assembly. This is a familiar ring every Wednesday If you haven’t guessed by now, I’ll tell you. It’s the luncheon which pre- cedes the business meeting of the Dramatic Club. The officers for the first semester v.ere Carol Bernhardt, president; Ret . Kilpatrick, vice president; ueNie Cundall, secretary; Leland Greene, treasurer. The officers for the second semester were Reta Kilpatrick, president; Thomas Car- neal, vice president; Darlene Spangler, secretary; Garold Michaelsen, treasurer. The members of the club gave a play The Little That Is Good for Education Week. They also .•-.ve a play in Weeping Water for the Farmer’s and Banker’s Asso- ciation in February, entitled, Life 0’ The Party.” Garold Michaelsen and Miller Hurst set up a constitution for the club early in the school year, and the club chose us its name, Los Incos”, meaning We in disguise.” The sponsor is Mrs. Alta heade. The charter members are: Betty Altschaffl, Thomas Carneal,Patty Colby, John Greene,Margaret HeineraarfJ Reta Kilpatrick, Mari- lyn Lutz, Garold Michuelsen, Donna Richards, Donna Rhoden, Jeanette Rhylander, Darlene Spangler, and Carol 3err.hardt. The new members are: Charlene Patterson, Bert Gleason, Shirley Humerickhouse, Patty Mason, and Edna Jean Wetenkamp. NATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY The National Thespian Society is u national organization for high school stu- dents interested in the advancement of dramatic arts. The initiation ceremonial services were held on February 21+ on th6 high school stare. Installation of officers and charter members and the presentation of the charter to the high school were the keynotes of the service. Mr. Eloe accented the charter which was presented by Reta I'i lputrick, president of the Dramatic - -U. . To become a member each student shall h ive performed meritorious service in the field of dramatic arts arm earned the designated points. The officers of the Society were elected by the charter members; president, Patty Colbf; vice-president, Carol 3ernhirdt; and secretary-treasurer, Ret. :■ - ■- Patrick. As shown in the picture: BACK ROW, Left to Eugene Hewburn, Charles Newton, Bill Baumgart. If you are an observant type of person, you have prob- aoly noticed that some Junior and Senior boys are especially well-dressed every Tuesday when they come to school. However, they are not showing off their new suits as you may think------ they have been chosen to ;o to Rotary, A Junior and a Senior boy are selected each month by the Student Senate, The boys are expected to attend a Rotary Meeting and Luncheon every Tues- day for a month. At the end of that time, they make a brief speech of appreciation for the l’inch and their attendance. Right: Bill Cecil, Jordon Greene, MIDDLE ROW: Pete Hill, Jim Doody, Gerald Michael son, Farnum Taylor, Cyril Kocian. FRONT ROY : John White, Tom Rohan, Richard Wohlfarth, Charles Fulton, Gilbert Peterson, Richard Blntner. The Plattsmouth Squadron of tho Civil Air Patrol is composed f 30 members. These are, as in the picture, TOP ROW: Left to Right, Bill lorrison, John Glaze Jr., Ernie Schubeck,Arthur Enevoldsen,Clyde Sheard, Joyce Coghill,Phyllis Portor. FRONT ROW: Mr. 3. E. Evans, Alta .'.tiller, Jackqueline Schubeck, Donald Perry,John Williamson, Florene Duda, Patricia Thomas, Neal Lugsch. Others not in the picture are: Robin Niorste, Robert Nickles, Pat Thomas, Genevieve Price, Dale Fleishman, Darrell Will lair: son, Voneita Sloan, Darlene Kalasek, Ferrell Sloan, Lick Jones, Bob Cotner, Albent E. Burton, Robert B. Merv in, Gene Haswell, Don Aylor, Bill LItle, Dick Renner, Naomi Lugsch. The Civil Air Patrol is a military organization composed of boys and girls of high school age. These are referred to as cadets.' The C.A.P. also has a few senior members, among these are instructors and ex-pilots. The plattsmouth Squad- ron Is working on quite a few projects. Among these are the Model Airplane Build- ing Club, Air Marker Service, and putting the link trainer together for flight purposes. They have a course of studies at their meetings and they also have textbooks. There are flight scholarsnlps awarded to outstanding cadets and those enter- ing the services get preferred ratings and advance rapidly. Each cadet upon reach- ing the age of 16 is ;iven a free flight in an Army piloted plane.Promotions con- sist of Alta Hiller to First Sargeant and Jackie Schubeck to a Staff Sargeant. Kcr ry TOMS A.OA.V %1KW VJL The students of Plattsraouth High School played a large part in the King Korn f Karnival held September 17-20. There were over five hundred students participat-£ ing in the great event. Tne students were well represented in the Koronation, held Wednesday night j September 17, by the Senior boys and girls who served as princes and princessess j in the ceremony. Several Junior boys also served as princes. Two girls were se- lected to serve as duchesses from each of the three lower classes. They were Jean ] Meisinger and T.ielraa Wilson from the Freshmen, Patty Speck and Edna Mae Buechler I from the Sophomores and Betty 'Jhlik and Janis Schmidtrnann from the Junior class. iThe music for the ceremony was provided by the High School Band. On Friday night September 19, the football team, played their second game of the season against Auburn and won. This proved to be a special attraction of the carni val. On Saturday all the different departments of the ] High School and the Junior High were represented in jthe School parade. The Junior High won first prize | with their float Birth of a Nation. Miss Owens, Miss ]Zastrow, Mrs.Carlson and Mrs. Seward were the teachers jresponsible for the colorful red, white and blue dis- jplay. Students on the float were: Joyce Fauquet, jBarbara Supernaw, Mary Ellen Williams, Shirley Glaze, |Ivan Bomberg, David Newburn,Harold Wagner, and Haldean Deavear. JSififlHi Second place went to Normal Training, sponsored by Mias Staats. This float represented the America., schools, past and present. Mary Toad represented tne old- time teacher with Heta KilpatricK, Janis Long, Martina Sporer, and Jelorls Hilo as pupils. Chairmen for arran 'ing the ilcat were Marilyn Lutz, Donna Rhoden, and Mary Todd. Third place was awarded to the St Senate, with its float representing trial of a misguided character, Leany (John Johnson). Passengers wore Loon E Margaret Keinenan, Janis Schmidtrnann White, Jim Kennedy, and Bob Meisinger, float was prepared by Janis Sciimidt Dian RelChstadt, and George Mlnfori, the help of the rest of the Senate. 3 Kell drove the float and Mr. Eloe was sor. udent the Luke lliot , Bud The nann, with eorge spon- The Theatre jf Today and Tomorrow was the theme of the combined dramatics ana the music float, sponsored by Mrs. Reade and Mr. Fowler. Mr. Stewart s manual training class, with the help of Mr. Fowler and Mr. Reade, constructed the stage, were Chuck Newton, Richard Yohlfarth, De Nie Cundall, Deline Cundall, Pat Thomas Corneal, Darlene Spangler, Leon Cloidt, Donna Richards, and Betty Altschaffl. The Platter float, driven by the sponsor. Workers Wilbert, Mrs• Benedetti, played up the importance or the advertisers in the planning oi a good school paper. Pa.senders were Lois Robinson, Ina Mae Finnefrock, Betty Slid, Frances Eastrldge, Rita Mullhol 1 and, Richie Benedetti, Gian Hamilton, and Kenneth Rozell. Helpers wore Gene Hasioll, LaVerne Haley, and Marie Meisin;,er. Freshmen boys with their dogs, who ave a definition of news were Kenneth Tschirren, Lawrence Bethel, Richard Gapen and Junior Smalley. Ramon Koubek, as the Man Who Dites Jog to make news. Mi Cowner cial, sponsore by Miss Ruth Jickii.son, revealed the follov ing busy typ- r i Ists: Donna Richards, Betty Altschaffl, Margaret r'arney, Phyllis Snougrass, Joan jSmith, and Farnun Taylor as the executive, Horr.enaking entered a colorful float exhibiting projects co.-.pleted in class- j ork. Their slogan If we car:, you can, was clever. Driver of the float v;as [ I •li'enneth Gawehn; the soonsor, Miss Doris Atkinson. Uniforms a gainst red, white and blue struck a military note in the Civil Air 1 Patrol unit, Mr. Burrell r.vans, First Lieutenant, conmandin '. Passengers were the ,‘folloring: Sgt • Alta Miller, Sgt. Ruby Kennedy, HSgt. Jacqueling Schubeck, Sgt.John Y.illianson, Cpl. JPlorene Duda, Pfc. Robin Ki«rste, Pfc. Sampson,Pfc• jDonald Perry, Pvt. Alberta Sampson, Pvt. Junior gKaffenberger, Pvt.Charles Newton, Pvt. Leona Taylor Pvt. Darrell Williamson, and Pvt. Morlyn Hodge. The Pep Club float, sponsored by Miss Carol dFredrickson, had as its passengers Joan Cockorill, a Yi an da Cacy, Dian Roichstadt, Marilyn Bourck, Mary §Jo Rebal, Katherine Parkening, Donna Rhoden, Betty |Uhlik, Marilyn Lutz, Shirly Hudson, Ruby Everett, jCora Lee Hitt, Barbara Kimball, Elizabeth Wondra, Jjena Reichstaut, Pat Hadraba, Thelma Wilson, Lucy 3t'.oisinger, Betty Elliott, end Mary Hayworth History, sponsored by Miss IVhalen, presented j The United Nations, with the following students jparticipating: Uncle Sam, Eugene Kell (sixth grade) ■Statue of Liberty, Blva Jean Taylor; Dutch girl, Naomi Roloff; France irl, Arlene rlostettor; English boy, ‘Ton Rohan; Chinese boy, Ervin Seimoneit; Spanish girl, Wilma Kell; Japanese boy, Goldie Edwards; German girl, Florence Ellin-son; India boy, Don Baker; Brazilian girl, Joanne Lentz; and Russian girl, Mary Y ostor. Those who helped decorate were Margaret Ann Campbell,Arlene Kostetter,Florence Ellingson JMargaret Farney, Katherine Parkening, Pat Kocian, Naomi Roloff, and Anna Schubeck. Mr. Evans and his Mechanical Drawing class were responsible for every sign carried in the parade. Other groups participating were the Central school, the :Winterstein, First •ard, Columbian schools. Science and High School float. „mil LWUAiMiaWtlfy The Junior-Senior Banquet was held Saturday evening, April 10, at the Cen- tral building Auditorium. It was a colorful event, tho theme being a circus, with the ceiling converted into a tent effect, filled in with, which seemed to put the anquet over with a bang!! The center peices consisted of clov ns; the favors were various animals; and a circus barker which was placed on the stage curtain, ruled over the occasion. The menu consisted of: cock toil,pork loin, potatoes au •ratin, golden-glo salad, peas and carrots, cake and ice cream, and coffee. The invocation was offered by Mon- ford Moritz, followed by the welcome, by 3etty TJhlik, toast- mistress of the evening. A response to the welcome, was returned by Carol Lou Bernhardt, Senior class president. An address on behalf of the Board of Edu- cation was then given by Its president, Mr. E. H. Bernhardt, followed by a song, The Man On The Flying Trapeze , by Miller Hurst. Topics illustrating the theme were then carried out: C-oordinatlon—Richard Wolfarth I-VVent to an Animal Fair —Jeanette Rhylander R-esponse--Mrs. Alta Reade C-Itizenship—Mr. Miles Eloe U-nbounded Opportunities--Jim Doody S-portsmanship—Jim Alkire Following these interesting speeches,the toastnistress Introduced the chair- men of tho committees of the Banquet. They are as follows: Menu—Janis Schmidt- mann;Program—Bill Cecil; Decorations—Pat Rogers; Table Decorations—Pat Kocian; Place Cards--Edna Jean Wetenkamp. Sponsors of the Junior Class are Miss Dickinson and Miss Atkinson. Mrs. Eppler and her force were responsible for preparing the food, with the assistance of the following Junior mothers: Mrs. 3ob White, Mrs. E. J. Doody, Mrs. W. H. Schnidtnann, Mrs. Charles Sreene, and Mrs. Fred Uhlik. Ten Sophomores, dressed as circus clov ns, did the serving of the Banquet. They were: Patty Hadraba, Tina Woster, Kathleen Feldhousen, Rita Mulholland, 3everley Brov n, Chester Ruth, Dick Huobner,Jerry Sharpnack, Carl Ofe, and Wendall Peterson. Mrs. E. J. Doody was in charge. ,V V Vr ' '7 V '.7T,7 77 Shown during the grand march are as follows: ueen, Mari- lyn Lutz; her escort, Richard Wolfarth; Mrs. A. B. Rogers; Ur. A. B. Rogers, School Board «ember; Betty Uhli , Junior class president; her escort, John Johnson; Betty Altschaffl, nald-of- honor; and her escort, Larry Thimgan. Mr. and i� ra. Rogers ] ed the grand march. i 1 Flowers For All Occasions BROWN FLORAL SHOP 820 2nd Ave. Phone 4238 STANDER IMPLEMENT John Deere and 0. E. Appliances Sc GoodYear Tires Sincere Congratulations Class of '48 Remember STYLE SHOP NORFOLK PACKING COMPANY PACKERS OF QUALITY FOODS Congratulations to the Graduates from 30ENNICHSEN'S W. A. SWATEK Hardware Heating, Plumbing, Seeds Skelgas C. A. RUSE APPLIANCE STORE Electrical Appliances Sc Cars CLOIDT SERVICE Congratulations to the Class of '48 F. G. FRICKE CO. The Rexall Store Druggists and Pharmacists Union Block Plattsmouth Sincere Congratulations Class of '48 Remember BATES BOOK STORE For School and Office Supplies, Fine Gifts and Magazines gy yrgrry.1 ’1 y 'vr ■ 'vv.' t1 r-r: r : r7r?rvr ’? : Tfcr- , ..................................................................- :; Bulla a Home First But Build It In Plattsniouth PLATTSMOUTH LUMBER CO. Maytag Washer Bales Service Pontiac Automobile A. B. Rogers ROGERS IMPLEMENT BRINK HATCHERY A good place to buy Feed, Baby Chicks Remedies Equipment Phone 3131 WESCOTTS GOOD CLOTHES — NOTHING ELSE GAMBLES Authorized Dealer Home Aopllancee— Auto Supplies Roofing-Insulation-Paint HOFMCCKEL FLOWER SHOP Cut Flowers, Potted Plants, Pottery Hotel Building Phone 6193 PLATTSMOUTH CREAMERY Dealers In Butter, Poultry, Eggs, Feed Manufacturers of Casco Butter Platt8mouth, Nebr. We Congratulate the Seniors of 1948 WILSON BAKERY Congratulations Best Wishes for your future Come In when you can HUEBNER'S 66 SERVICE STATION Station—Tank Wagon Phone:212 Platt8mouth, Nebr. Be81 Wishes to Class of 1948 and May Success be your Reward FELDHOUSEN DRUGS Fred J. Feldhousen Ph. G. Your Friendly Drug Store Congratulations to Class of '48 MODERN LAUNDRY Phone 2493 $ —:--------n ’.y v. :. ■■ ...... ,-?,� , a,� a ai Si 31 1 m ffl ::i a a m ,v. ,-A .v 'a a m ,v. A a ft,? ,« a WTSI 1 y COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE PLATTSMOUTH STATE BANK Plattsmouth, Nebraska Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. CALDWELL FUNERAL HOME Sincerely Congratulates The Graduating Clas3 of '48 LUGSCH CLEANERS Phone 6118 WIMPY'S INN After the game join the crowd at Wimpy's Inn LADIES TOGGERY The Shop Of Personal Service Plattsmouth, Ndbraska Full Line Westinghouse Products RCA Radios Records Billfolds Leather Goods WM SCHMIDTMAN Congratulations Best Wishes Sinclair Service C. E. Shellenbarger Plattsmouth, Nebraska B. M. Radio Armstrong Electric Co, Congratulations to the fine Class of 1948 Hiatt Furniture Co. 126 So. 6th St. WIYSEL AUTO SERVICE Home of STUDEBAKER Congratulates the Class of '48 fwtxviN istsv m 8 ra Congre tulatlons and Beet Wishes to the Class of 48 KNORRS 5' to £1.00 STORE CFE OIL COMPANY Friendly Service ShOD and Save at HI NICY DINKY Plattamouth'a Friendly Food Store A Vote of Congratulations to the Class of '48 From the CASS DRUG Genelll Portraits are Distinctive -Advanced In their Styling -Truly Finer Values Volland Studloi 711 Pierce Street Sioux City Iowa Finer Photographs for 65 Years Congra tulatlng Class of '48 ’VOSTER SHOE STORE Home of Quality Footwear Plattsmouth, Nebr. For Fine Service PLATTSMCUTH CLEANERS Phone 4193 To each member of the class of 1948, ve extend our congratulatlone and our very best wishes for your success, JOHN VERLA SATTLER HOTEL COFFEE SHOP The Annual Staff wishes to thank all the people who have helped to make this annual a success. 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See price list. size DISTRIBUTORS: For Use In: FACTORIES SCHOOLS OFFICES STORES CHURCHES CLUBS PUBLIC BUILDINGS HOSPITALS SALES ROOMS The above illustration shows the 24 x 36 size DAV-SON Cork Back Bulletin Board, plain, without glass door. See price list PRICE LIST DAV-SON Cork Back Bulletin Boards are con- structed with light walnut finish frames. Post- ing surface consists of lA cork mounted on Va 3-ply veneer. These Bulletins are made to last, as only the finest materials are used. Furnished in the following sixes and styles. Style and Size. STYLE: PLAIN—NO GLASS 12 x 18 Order by S 4.15 18 x 24 5.75 24 x 36 9.20 36 x 48 14.65 36 x 60 STYLE: SINGLE SET IN GLASS DOOR 18 x 24 17.50 514.50 24 x 30 17.50 24 x 36 20.00 STYLE: TWO SET IN GLASS DOORS 30 x 48 530.00 30 x 60 32.50 36 x 48 31.25 36 x 60 ....... 36.25 All prices F.O.B. Chicago—Special Sizes and Finishes to order. 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