Polk High School - Cub Yearbook (Polk, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1964 volume:

7 JAY SHAW JOAN SANDELL GAIL GILES GALEN STERNER MERTON FLODMAN DONALD STEWART JANE FREDRICKSON POLK HIGH SCHOOL Polk, Nebraska Co-Editor Connie Hoffman Co-Editor John Recknor THE CUB “JU, not what y ou r country can Jo jor you adh w hat you can Jo for y ou r country. yy Our 1964 yearbook is published, in memory of the 35th President of the United States. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Annua Mr. Nabity, Carol Carlstrom, Jane Fredrickson, Don Stewart. Carol Strom berg, Gail Giles. Eric Otte, Max Kroger, Jolene Doremus, Galen Sterner. Staff Mr. Nielsen, Connie Hoffman, John Recknor. Dennis Morris, Joan Sandell, Dick Mundt. Marshall Anderson, Eddie Johnson, Merton Floodman, Janice Creech, Jay Shaw. 3 Boosters Page CENTRAL CITY CRAFT COMPANY NEAL'S SHOE SERVICE S.W. PAINT AND CABINET SHOP STYLE SHOPPE NORSTED'S LINQUIST PAINTING AND PAPERING AURORA DEWD GRAIN COMPANY FARMERS STATE BANK GROSSHANS MOTOR COMPANY JACK AND JILL YORK YORK FLORAL COMPANY LEE CLARKE INSURANCE E.S. CLARKE AND COMPANY TOMS AND SON'S SPORTING GOODS OSCEOLA EASTSIDE RECREATION AHREN'S JEWELRY HARRY LEES INSURANCE BUSH'S DRUGS STROMSBURG DR.L.VANCE SHARPE PALMBERG AUTO SUPPLY DUANE'S BODY SHOP BAKER OIL COMPANY GRAND ISLAND GREENBERGERS HENDERSON KROEKER GRAIN AND LUMBER COMPANY HENDERSON DRY GOODS MARQUETTE LUKE'S REPAIR CLARKS STROBEL BLACKSMITH SHOP BENDER'S GROCERIES ED’S GARAGE BRADSHAW Mr. Sand served as the Polk Public Schools Superintendent. This was his second year at Polk. His duties consisted of Administrative, Supervisor of the lunch program. Elementary supervisor, and Director of the Senior Class Play. Mr. Sand also taught Drivers Education to Grade 10. Mr. Nielsen served as Principal of the Polk Public Schools. This was his first year at Polk. His duties consisted of Administrative, Teacher of Geography, American Government, Senior Class Sponsor, Yearbook Sponsor, and Guidance Director of Grades 9-12. 8 MR. DEAN LEIGH, English 9 10, General Business, Bookkeeping, Typing, Junior Class Sponsor. H I G H S C H 0 0 L MRS. DEAN ROWLISON, Home Ec. 7-8-9-12. English 11 12, Pep Club Sponsor. MR. HANS WILLADSEN, Grade and High School Vocal Music, Beginning, Junior, and Varsity Band. MR. DON STANCE, Industrial Arts 7-8-9- 11-12, Head Coach of Football, Basketball, and Track, Freshman Class Sponsor. MR. VIRGIL NABITY, Chemistry 11 12, General Science, Algebra 1, Science 7 8, Annual Co-Sponsor. MR. GARY TRANMER, Biology, World History, American History, Physical Education 7-8-9-10, Assistant Football, Basketball, and Track Coach, Sophomore Sponsor. MRS. GLEN BRAZDA, Kindergarten MRS. RONALD LAMOREE, Second Grade Grade Faculty MRS. RUTH KROGER, Assistant Kindergarten Teacher MISS JOANNE EARNEY, First Grade MRS. BLANCHE FITZ, Third Grade MRS. GLEN HILL, Fourth Grade 10 -i__■ ■■1 MRS. HILLIS STERNER, Fifth Grade MRS. WARREN MEDINA, Sixth Grade MRS. ALVIN DAHLIN 7-8 Language Arts and Social Studies, 7th Grade Sponsor Dean Samuelson Leonard Warnick School Board Floyd Merchant Rev. Pinkernell Bus Drivers Don Shostrom STANDING: Harvey Sundberg, Gerald Stevens, Robert Willits, Don Hanquist, Arnold Neuhaus, Edward Recknor. i COOKS--Mrs. Ostrander, Mrs. Bills, Head Cook Mrs. Bolton, Mrs. Zieglbein. 12 GRADUATES EDWARD JOHNSON Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1 2,3,4; Boys' Glee 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Albion Choral Clinic 4. 14 MR. WALTER NIELSEN Principal, Senior Class Sponsor, Yearbook Sponsor. GALEN STERNER .Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Kearney Inter- scholastic 1,2,3,4; Honor Student 1,2,3,4; March of Dimes King Candidate 4; Class President 1; Class Treasurer 4; All Sports Attendant 4. CONNIE HOFFMAN Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club Presi- dent 4; Pep Club Merit Officer 3; Class President 3; Class Play 3,4; March of Dimes Queen Candidate 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Annual Staff Co-Editor 4; Girls' Glee 2,4; All Sports Queen 4. MAX KROGER Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Class Play 3,4; Class Officer 4; Annual Staff 4; All Sports King 4. GAIL GILES Solo 1,2,3,4; Duet 3,4; Trio 1,2,3,4; Quar- tet 1,3,4; Sextet 1,2,4; Triple Trio 1,2,3,4; Mixed Octet 4; Girls’ Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Fine Arts Festival 3,4; Albion Choral Clinic 3,4; PepClub 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 3; Pep Club Officer 2; G.A.A. 1,2; Dramatics 4; Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4. JANE FREDRICKSON Solo 3; Duet 4; Trio 1; Quartet 1; Triple Trio 1,4; Accompanist 4; Albion Choral Clinic 3,4; B-Team Cheerleader 2; Pep Club Officer 3; Class Officer 1,2; Stage Band 4; Girls’ Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1.2,3,4; Band 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2.3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4. JOHN RECKNOR Football 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; Class Vice President 4; Dramatics 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys' Glee 2,3,4; Boys'Octet 2,4; Mixed Octet 2,3,4; Quartet 4; Boys’ State 3; Glee President 4; Kearney Interscholastic 2,3,4; An- nual Staff Co-Editor 4; Solo 2,3; Albion Choral Clinic 3,4; Class Play 4; Honor Student 2,3,4, M A RSH ALL ANDE RSON Basketball 1,2; Track 2,3,4; Boys’ Glee 2,3,4; Mixed Cho- rus 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; An- nual Staff 4; Kearney Inter- scholastic 1,3. DONALD STEWART Football 1,2,3.4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Glee 4; Class Play 3; Annual Staff 4; Li- brarian 4. JOAN SANDELL Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Girls’ Glee 1,2; B-TeamCheer- leader 1; Selling Captain 2,3; Class Play 3,4; Class Officer 1,2,3; Class President 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Dramatics Festival 4; Annual Staff 4; Betty Crocker Homemaker 4; Kearney Interscholastic 3,4; Albion Choral Clinic 3; All Sports Attendant 4. DENNIS MORRIS Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball I 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Glee 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Class Vice-President 2; Annual Staff 4; Music Librarian 4; Albion Choral Clinic 4. CLASS MOTTO Learning Leading Today; Tomorrow CAROLCARLSTROM Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Girls' Glee 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Class Secretary 3; Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 4. ERIC OTTE Boys' Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Octette 3,4; Solo 3,4; Basketball 2,3; Honor Student 2,3; Kearney Interscholastic 4; Dramatics 3,4; Class Play 3,4; Albion Choral Clinic 3,4; Annual Staff 4. JOLENE DOREMUS Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Girls' Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Vocal Solo 4; Annual Staff 4; Librar- ian 4; G. A. A. 1,2; Kearney Interscholastic 3,4; Albion Choral Clinic 4. MERTON FLODMAN Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3. CLASS FLOWER Orchid CLASS COLORS Lavender and White JANICE CREECH Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Girls' Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Class News Re- porter 3; Class Secre- tary 4; Pep Club Merit Officer 4; Class Play 3,4; Vocal Solo 4; Duet 4; Annual Staff 4; Albion Choral Clinic 3,4. JAY SHAW Football 2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3; Track 1,2, 3,4; Football Stu- dent Manager 1; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys' Glee 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 4; Octette 4; Albion Choral Clinic 4. Senior Class Play Whose idea was this, anyway. And to think that just 2 years ago we hardly knew one another. My chevy went. — 18 Sneak Day Janice Creech poses for a picture in front of the air- plane. Here we see the Seniors enjoying themselves at Dinner. Gail Giles smiles for the camera in front of the airplane. Connie Hoffman, Jane Fredrickson, Carol Carlstrom, and Jolene Doremus are standing in front of an airplane. Here we see one of the planes at Sky Harbor which the Seniors rode on. Several Seniors look at the flobe of stamps at Boys' own. 19 Janice Creech sang I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked. Baccalaureate and Class Night John Recknor Salutatorian Galen Sterner, Valedictorian Janice Creech, John Recknor, and Connie Hoffman receive annual awards from Mr. Nielsen. Some of the music students receive awards from Mr. Willadsen. Carol Carlstrom reading the Class Prophecy. 21 Jay, Edd and Dennis prepare for commencement exercises. Commencement Senior boys on graduation night. Dee, Gail and Arlyce sang Halls of Ivy. Jane, Gail and Janice donning robes. Mr. Sand congratulates Kenneth Carlstrom. 22 UNDERGRADS After The Clouds, The Sun Shines Marlene Coover Barbara Glasser Dick Mundt President Vice-President Vance Stohl Secretary Mr. Dean Leigh Sponsor Pat Ramsey Treasurer Janice Smith News Reporter Richard Brockevelt 24 Juniors Carole Doremus Connie Jones Gary Sagehorn Karen Funk Dee Anderson Bob Rahrs Gary Stevens Carol Stromberg Judy O'Shea Bill Nelson Dennis Carlstrom Bruce Bedient Steve Flodman Lorraine Recknor You mean we really get to sing?' Are you going to marry her or not?’ Who says I’m a hillbilly?1 Oh, these lice just get me. Time to get up girls, it’s five-thirty in the morning. Aarree you really going to shoot meeeee?’ Are you sure the snakes are loose?' 26 [Dennis Sealey President Sophomore Class Push, Pull or Get Out of the Way Arlyce Lind Mr. Tranmer Vickie Bjerrum Lynn Sundberg Sec. and Treasurer Don Hanquist News Reporter Lynda Van Ostrand Lynda Myers Allen Neuhaus Vice-President 27 Lead’’ Freshman Class Today We Follow; Tomorrow We Dorothy Anderson President Susan Shaw Diane Rodine Vice President Marie Carlson Dick Sealey Secretary-Treasurer News Reporter Mr. Stangy Class Sponsor Dennis Anderson Robert Lindburg Barbara Logan Norman Recknor Linda Morris Sally Stufft Wayne Heiden Margaret Rosno Cheryl Sagehorn Leonard Warnick Dennis Stevens Elizabeth Flodman Lois Ostrander Carolyn Kealiher Neal Van Housen Home Economic Events of 1963-1964 Connie LaVelle, and Sharon Fossberg model their iden- tical skirts. Margaret Rosno, Kay Nielsen, Bev Willits, Linda Morris, and Jolene Myers model their dresses for the camera. Here we see several of the Senior boys and girls enjoying some food, prepared by the girls. The Senior Girls enjoy some of the food that they made themselves. Sherman Wilshusen, Gary Sagehorn, and Mr. Stange pose for the camera after the Shop Display. Again we see the Seniors eating, as usual. 20 Se G FIRST ROW: Raymond Lindgren, Penny Hadley, Vicky Ehn, Laura Glad, Donnette Ostberg, Veralene Eklund, Barbara Gnauden, Dudley Baack, Steven Adelson, Darwin Neuhaus, Bruce Samuelson. SECOND ROW: Millie Baack, Patti Sealy, Charles VanOstrand, Danny Shaw, Lauren Glasser, Eilene Hanson, Teresa Bedient, Bradley Sundberg, Steven Carlstrom, Cheryl Tonniges, Mrs. Alvin Dahlin, Teacher. THIRD ROW: Gayle Wize, Ronald Merrkatz, Susan Hoffman, Donnette Jones, Joleen Haack, Rodney L'Heureux, Robert Bedient, Sydney Widga. Daryl Fossberg, Tony Warnick. 7 8 Grade Honor Roll BACK ROW: Kay Nielsen, Beverly Willits, Danny Graves, Glee Killion. FRONT ROW: Laura Glad, Bruce Samuelson, Donnette Ostberg. FIRST ROW: Betty Morris, Christine Funk, Bobby Cline, Tommy Hoffman, Roger Werth, Robert Brockevelt, Kendall Sandell, Carol Litty, Mary Lou Kealiher. SECOND ROW: Joel Stevens, Tom Stevens, Danny Graves, Jolene Myers, Nancy Kisler, Saron Fossberg, Connie LaVelle, Kenny Carlstrom, Ronald Brockevelt, Mr. Fetrow, Sponsor. BACK ROW: Alfred L’Heureux, Arnold Merchant, Peggy Sealey, Shelly Ramsey, Beverly Willits, Kay Nielsen, Glee Killion, Helen Doremus, Charles Shenk. Fifth Grade Seeking New Adventures David Stromberg, JoAnn Stevens, Sheila O'Shea, Karen Miller, Carla Myers, Gerald Kealiher, John Rosno, Kenneth Bills, Patty Ostberg, Julia Larson, Rebecca Stevens, Richard Bedient, CXiane Tonniges, Keith Brazda, Karen Hadley, Steven Morris, Clyde i Kennel, Lyle Lindgren, Steven Warnick, Ann Otte, Valli Killion, Gail Widga, Sharleen Haack. TEACHER: Mrs. Hillis Sterner. Sixth Grade Good Ole Golden Rule Days Bradley Samuelson, Dawn Killion, Marcia Myers, Tonya Anderson, Gary Bjerrun, David Flodman, Larry Anderson, Terry VanHousen, Jerry LaVelle Penny Bills, Michael Lindberg, Mark Sandell, Gerald Warnick, Penny Hadley, Donna Rodine, Deanne Merrkatz, Dorla L'Heureux, Debbie Stufft. TEACHER: Mrs. Marjorie Madina. Third Grade Never a Dull Moment ROW ONE: Mary Jo Widga, Dennis Baack, Robin Flodman, Paul Hadley, David Kennel, Julie Kisler, Leanne Glad, Kent Anderson. SECOND ROW: Wanda Flodman, Roger Fossberg, Robert Glasser, Lynn Bills, Mary Sue Lindberg, Clark Evans, Pamela Ostberg, Mrs. Glenn Hill-Teacher. BACK ROW: Carita Jones, Leilani Stohl, Jan Samuelson, Linda Hascoolidge, Steven Johnson, Alan Merchant, Randy Neuhaus, Lanson Recknor. Fourth Grade Readin’, Ritin’, Rithmetic FRONT ROW: Kandy-Wtdga.CheryFSamuetson, W-iIlium Hallman, Johir+fWBeo loge, fafcM Mltter, Rodney Warner, Debby Miller, Jean Wize. SECOND ROW: Randy Evans, Suzetie—Bromberg, I3ecky iJH3«trom, Larry Larson, Paula- Btlls, Victor—Bonder, Gwy- Warnick, Mrs. Blanche Fitz, Teacher. BACK ROW: -Richard Widga, Nanrv Lav no ■ Hanqtti st, Dennis Bjerrum, Robert-K feTer, Clyde-GatTson. 32 First Grade Eager Beavers FIRST ROW: Ronald IIascoolidge, Deborah Morris, Barbara Morris, Allen Willits, Josephine Kennel, Rebecca Miller, Janet Warnick, Clifford Hadley, CharlesTewell, Murry Ostberg. SECOND ROW: Gregg Hanquist, Mark Anderson, Scott Lindburg, Pamela Harless, Randy Flodman, Gale Stevens, Kevin Graves, Rita Fossberg, Marilyn Rosno, Susan Pinkernell, Lyn Ramsey. BACK ROW: Cynthia Tewell, Steven Jones, Micheal Flodman, Bruce Hudson, Jo Ella Stromberg, Rodney Hanquist, Lynette Creech, Charles Otte, Daryl Tonniges, Mrs. Lamoree, Teacher. Second Grade Beginning Their Long Climb FIRST ROW: Kathleen Bender, Edward Ostberg, Becky Flodman, Luann Bills, Duane Rodine, Terri Harrington. SECOND ROW: Margaret Baack, Kathy Neeman, Roger Carlstrom, Peggy Lindberg, Roxanne Werner, Robie Perkins. BACK ROW: Miss Earney, Teacher, Paula Warnick, Gail Samuelson, Jamelle Carlson, Deborah Creech, David Creech. 33 Kindergarten Patricia Bender, Heidi Harrington, Jonita Baack, Michael Morris, Tammy Fisher, Douglas Norauest, Ricki Floodman, Monty Hudson, Kevin Shenk.Mark Glad, Brian Samuelson, Jane Kealiher, Byron Miller, Dana Anderson, Brian Bedient, Randy Wise, Timothy Hadley, Virginia Miller, Mitchell Werner, Susan Sand, Peggy Stanoff, Tracy Stange, Susan Cramer, Lana Bills, Mrs. Glen Brazda, Teacher. Brian Samuelson Heidi Harrington 34 Kindergarten and First Grade ACTIVITIES Girls’ Junior High Physical Education THIRD ROW: Donnette Ostberg, Peggy Sealey, Laura Glad, Susan Hoffman, Barbara Gnauden, Donnette Jones, Bev Willits, Millie Baack Mr. Tranner. SECOND ROW: Betty Morris, Helen Doremus,Teresa Bedient, Carol Litty, Mary Lou Kealiher, Vernaline Eklund, Joleen Haack, Patti Sealey, Christine Funk. FIRST ROW: Penny Hadley, Eilene Hanson, Cheryl Tonniges, Kay Nielsen, Glee Killion Nancy Kisler, Shelly Ramsey, Sharon Fossberg, Connie LaVelle, Jolene Myers, Vicki Ehn. Boys’ Junior High Physical Education THIRD ROW: Bruce Samuelson, Roger Werth, Bradley Sundberg, Steve Carlstrom, Danny Graves, Loren Classer, Kenny Carlstrom, Joel Stevens, Ron Brockevelt, Tom Stevens, Danny Shaw. SECOND ROW: Bob Cline, Sidney Widga, Steve Adelson, Tony Warnick, Gayle Wize, Rodney L'Heureux, Bob Brockevelt, Charles VanOstrand, Arnold Merchant, Charles Shenk. FIRST ROW: Ronnie Merrkatz, Raymond Lindgren, Dudley Baack, Robert Bedient, Daryl Fossberg, Tom Hoffman, Dob Neuhaus, Alfred L'Heureux. 36 JUNIOR HIGH PEP CLUB TOP ROW: Penny Hadley, Vicki Ehn, Donnette Ostberg, Barbara Gnauden, Carol Litty, Laura Glad Christine Funk, Betty Morris. MIDDLE ROW: Eilene Hanson, Teresa Bedient, Milly Baack, Helen Doremus, Beverly Willits, Jolene Myers, Sharon Fossberg, Glee Killion. BOTTOM ROW: Patty Sealey, Jolene Haack, Susan Hoffman, Vernaline Eklund, Nancy Kisler, Peggy Sealey, Shelly Ramsey, Mary Lou Kealiher. CHEER- LEADERS: Cheryl Tonniges, Kay Nielsen, Donnette Jones, Connie LaVelle and Sponsor Mrs. Dahlin. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL TOP ROW: Sponsor Mr. Fetrow, Sidney Widga, Daniel Graves, Tom Stevens, Joel Stevens, Kenny Carlstrom, Bradley Sundberg, Ron Brockevelt, Roger Werth. MIDDLE ROW: Steven Adelson, Alfred L'Heureux, Danny Shaw, Lauren Glasser, Rodney L'Heureux, Kenny Brazda, Bruce Samuelson, Ronald Merrkatz. BOT- TOM ROW: Dudley Baack, Raymond Lindgren, Tom Hoffman, Tony Warnick, Charles Shenk, Darwin Neuhaus, Bob Brockevelt, Daryl Fossberg. 37 JR. HIGH MIXED CHORUS BACK ROW: Mr. Willadsen, Peggy Sealey, Connie La Velle, Cheryl Tonniges, Shelly Ramsey, Jolene Myers, Nancy Kisler, Eilene Hanson, Sharon Fossberg, Kay Nielsen, Beverly Willits, Millie Baack, Glee Killion, Mary Lou Kealiher, Carol Litty, Christine Funk. SECOND ROW: Robert Cline, Kenneth Brazda, Steven Carlstrom, Bradly Sundberg, Tom Stevens, Joel Stevens, Lauren u lasser, Charles VanOstrand, Ronald Brockevelt, Kenny Carlstrom, Danny Craves, Arnold Merchant, Bruce Samuelson, Kendall Sandell, Sidney Widga, Daryl Fossberg, Steven Adelson. THIRD ROW: Teresa Bedient, Mary Doremus, Laura Glad, Penny Hadley, Vicki Ehn, Donnette Ostberg, Donnette Jones, Barbara Gnuden, Vernaline Eklund, Susan Hoffman, Jolene Haack, Patti Sealey, Betty Morris. FRONT ROW: Roger Werth, Tony Warnick, Tommie Hoffman, Charles Shenk, Darwin Neuhaus, Raymond Lindgren, Alfred L’Heureux, Robert Brockevelt, Rodney L’Heureux, Danny Shaw, Gail Wise, Dudley Baack, Robert Bedient, Ronald Meerkatz. 38 BEGINNING BAND BACK ROW: Tonya Anderson, Penny Bills, Debbie Stufft, Mr. Willadsen, Steve Warnick, Keith Brazda, Gerald Kealiher, Duane Tonniges, David Stromberg. FRONT ROW: AnnOtte, Rebecca Stevens, Patty Ostberg, Sheila O'Shea, Karen Miller, Lyle Lindgren, Kenneth Bills, Jo Ann Stevens, Gail Widga. JUNIOR BAND Karen Hadley, Donna Rodine, Samuelson, Mark Sandell, Steven Adelson, Donnette Deanne Meerkatz, Ronald Meerkatz, Bruce Jones, Susan Hoffman, Mr. Willadsen. First Semester Honor Roll FRONT ROW: Karen Funk, Janice Smith, Marie BACK ROW: Dennis Stevens, Wayne Heiden, Steve Carlson, Jean Larkin, Lynda Myers, Myrna Merchant. Flodman, John Recknor, Galen Sterner. Kearney Inter-Scholastic Entries BACK ROW: Dennis Stevens, General Science, Algebra 1; Dennis Widga, First Year Spanish; Wayne Heiden, Mechanical Drawing, World Ge- ography; Jolene Doremus, (Advanced) Shorthand; Lois Willis, Penmanship; Delores Willits, English Usage; Donnie Hanquist, Drivers Edu- cation; Sherman Wilshusen, (Advanced) Wood- working; Steven Flodman, Second Year Algebra; Eric Otte, Original Public Address, American Government; John Recknor, Trigonometry, Chemistry; Galen Sterner, Trigonometry, American; Vance Stohl, (Advanced) Woodwork- ing; Dennis Sealey, Driver Education, Health and Physical Education. FRONT ROW: Lorraine Recknor, (Novice) Shorthand, (Advanced) Typing; Pat Ramsey, First Year Spanish; Karen Funk, American History, Marie Carlson, Standard Foods, World Geography, did not attend; Carolyn Kealiher, Clothing and Textiles; Jean Larkin, Plane Geometry, General Biology; Lynda Myers, Beginning Typing; Myrna Merchant, World His- tory. Wayne placed third in World Geography. NOT PICTURED: Joan Sandell, Oral Interpre- tation of Prose Literature, English Literature. 40 Stage Band FIRST ROW: From Left to Right, Judy O'Shea, Marlene Coover, Carol Litty, Vicky Ehn, Cheryl Tonniges. SECOND ROW: Jane Fredrickson, Myrna Merchant, Arlyce Lind, Arnold Merchant, Diane Rodine, Nancy Kisler, Delores Willits. Varsity Band Beverly Willits, Betty Morris, Carol Litty, Mary Doremus, Beverly Glasser, Dee Anderson’ (Clar- inets). Kay Nielsen, Shelly Ramsey, (Flutes). Vicky Ehn, Donnette Ostberg, Helen Doremus, Marlene Coover, Cheryl Tonniges, Judy O'Shea (Saxophones). Arnold Merchant, Diane Rodine, Nancy Kisler, Vernalene Eklund (Trombones). Karen Funk, Tom Hoffman (Baritones). Linda Kisler, Carolyn Kealiher (French Horns). Arlyce Lind, Myrna Merchant, Jane Fredrickson, Connie Jones, Sidney Widga, Teresa Bedient, (Trumpets). Barbara Glasser (Bass Clarinet). Mary Lou Kealiher, Christine Funk, Delores Willits, Lois Willis (Drummers). Mr. Willadsen (Teacher). 41 Mixed Chorus Boys’ Octette John Recknor, Eric Otte, Dennis Sealy, Sherman Wilshusen, Larry Johnson, Dick Mundt, Dennis Stevens, Dick Sealy. Girls’ Glee 42 Girls’ Duets Arylce Lind, and Lynda Myers. Gail Giles, and Delores Willits. Jane Fredrickson, and Janice Creech. 43 Myrna Merchant, Arlyce Lind, Lynda Myers, Linda Kisler, Gail Giles, Bev Glasser, Delores Willits, Lorraine Recknor, Jane Fredrickson. S Trio Clarinet Quartet Carol Litty, Barbara Glasser, Dee Anderson, Bev Glasser. 44 FRONT ROW: Mr. Willadsen, Dennis Stevens, Allen Tonniges, Norman Recknor, Wayne Heiden, Dennis Anderson, Dick Sealey. SEC- OND ROW: Dick Mundt, John Recknor, Sherm Wilshusen, Larry Johnson, Dennis Sealey, Dennis Widga. BACK ROW: Bobby Lindburg, Marshall Anderson, Jay Shaw, Ead.Johnson, Dennis Morris, Eric Otte. Quartettes Arlyce Lind, Gail Giles, Lynda Myers, Dee Willits John Recknor, Sherm Wilshusen, Dick Mundt, Dennis Stevens. 45 rumpet Trio Myrna Merchant, Arlyce Lind, Connie Jones. FIRST ROW: Myrna Merchant, Linda Kisler, Lynda Myers, Arlyce Lind, Delores Willits, Janice Creech. SECOND ROW: Jolene Doremus, Bev Glasser, Eric Otte, Dennis Sealy, Lorraine Recknor, Sherman Wilshusen, Gail Giles, Dick Mundt, Dennis Stevens, Diane Rodine, Cheryl Sagehorn. 46 Girls’ Trio Arlyce Lind, Gail Giles, and Delores Willits. Mixed Octette Dennis Stevens, Dick Mundt, Arlyce Lind, Lynda Myers, Gail Giles, Delores Willits, John Recknor, Dennis Sealy. Myrna Merchant, Beverly Glasser, Lynda Mvers, Gail Giles, Arlyce Lind, and Delores Willits. Chemistry Class PEP CLUB OFFICERS: Karen Funk-Treas- urer, Myrna Merchant-News Reporter, Connie Hoffman-President, Marlene Coover-Selling Captain, Barbara Glasser-Rally Captain. BOTTOM ROW: Janice Smith and Janice Creech-Merit Officers, Linda Kisler-Selling Captain, Lynda Myers-Sec r eta ry, Bonnie Carlson-Vice President. 49 B TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Cheryl Johnson, Beverly Glasser, Delores Anderson, and Carol Stromberg Pep Club TOP ROW: Jane Fredrickson, Carol Carlstrom, Connie Hoffman, Gail Giles, Joan Sandell, Janice Creech, Jolene Doremus. SECOND ROW: Karen Funk, Marlene Coover, Judy O’Shea, Linda Kisler, Carole Doremus, Lorraine Recknor, Janice Smith, Bonnie Carlson, Delores Willits, Lois Willis. THIRD ROW: Arlyce Lind, Lynda Myers, Mary Doremus, Louise Morris, Pat Flodman, Bonnie Ilitty, Jean Larkin, Vickie Bjerrum, Pat Stufft, Myrna Merchant, Sharren Cohagen. FOURTH ROW: Diane Rodine, Susan Shaw, Lois Ostrander, Marie Carlson, Linda Morris, Cheryl Sagehorn, Carolyn Kealiher, Dorthy Anderson, Sally Stufft, Margaret Rosno, Sponsor Mrs. Rowlison. CHEERLEADERS: Dee Anderson Connie Jones, Cheryl Johnson, Barbara Glasser, Beverly Glasser, Pat Ramsey, Carol Stromberg, Lynda Van Ostrand. so A” TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Pat Ramsey, Lynda VanOstrand, Barbara Glasser, Connie Jones Junior-Senior Banquet April 25, 1964 Singing In The Rain WAITRESSES: Lynda Myers, Arlyce Lind, Bev Singing In The Rain Glasser, Lynda Van Ostrand. WAITERS: Dennis Sealey, Allen Neuhaus, Lynn Sundberg, Don Hanquist Lynda, Lynn, and Bev serving punch. Comedians: Bob Rahrs and Gary Johnson 51 All Sports B Connie Hoffman and Max Kroger were chosen Queen and King of the All Sports Banquet. Joan Sandell on the left and Galen Sterner on the right were chosen as their attendants. anquet 1964 Here we see the Queen and the King on their throne. Mr. Sand was the speaker for the Banquet, when the invited speaker. Bob Gates, did not arrive. The Boys’ Quartet sang two numbers for the Banquet. It consists of John Recknor, Sherman Wilshusen, Dick Mundt, and Dennis Stevens. Here we see Joan, Connie, Max, and Galen have just been escorted to the stage for the crowning ceremonies. 52 SPOR TS Min Senior Football Members and Varsity Cheerleaders BACK ROW: Dennis Morris, Edd Johnson, Don Stewart, VanOstrand, Pat Ramsey, Cub, Connie Jones, Barb Jay Shaw, Max Kroger, Merton Flodman,. Galen Glasser. Sterner, John. Recknor. FRONT ROW: Lynda Congratulations Max!! 54 Coach Stange congratulates All-State, All-Conference Fullback, Max Kroger. Varsity Offense Richard Brockevelt, Max Kroger, Dennis Sealey. Galen Sterner. LINEMEN: Sherman Wilsuhsen, Bob Rahrs, Merton Flodman, Don Stewart, John Recknor, Ed Johnson, and Denny Carlstrom. £ Coach instructs boys for second half play. Varsity Defense STANDING: Sherman Wilshusen, Dick Mundt, Galen Denny Carlstrom. KNEELING: Bob Rahrs, Merton Sterner, Max Kroger, Jay Shaw, Dennis Sealey, Flodman, Dennis Widga, Ed Johnson. COMPLIMENTS OF HARTMAN REXALL DRUG STORE, stromsburg, Nebraska 33 LINEMEN: Gary Sagehorn, Wayne Heiden, Bruce Bedient, Lynn Sundberg, Dennis Morris, Dennis Anderson, Don Hanquist. BACKFIELD: Leonard Warnick, Neal VanHousen, Dennis Stevens, Vance Stohl, Allen Neuhaus, Norman Recknor, Bob Lindburg, Dick Sealey, Allan Tonniges. Dennis Morris, Galen Sterner, Merton Flodman, John Recknor, Don Stewart, Max Kroger, Jay Shaw, and Edd Johnson COMPLIMENTS OF FARMERS UNION STORE AND FARMERS UNION CO-OP OIL CLARKS, NEBRASKA 56 Varsity Squad LEFT TO RIGHT: Vance Stohl, Galen Sterner, Larry Dennis Carlstrom, Sherm Wilshusen, Allan Neuhaus, Johnson, Bob Rahrs, Max Kroger, Gary Sagehorn, Dennis Sealey, Dennis Widga. Coach Stange. Varsity Squad in Action 58 Second Team Donald Hanquist, Steve Flodman, Wayne Heiden, Tonniges, Robert Lindburg, Gary Stevens, Lynn Dennis Anderson, Dennis Stevens, Dick Sealey, Allan Sundberg, Norman Recknor, and Coach Tranmer. Coach Stange is congratulating Max Kroger and Robert Rahrs for making the All Conference and All Tourney for 1964. 50 Track Squad Senior squad consist of Marshall Anderson, Jay Shaw, John Recknor, Dennis Morris, Ed Johnson and Galen Sterner Mile relay team consist of Richard Brockevelt, Marshall Anderson, Donald Hanquist, and John Recknor 880 relay team consist of Richard Mundt, Sherman’Wilshusen, Galen Sterner and Dennis Sealy 60 ADVERTISERS Wm. Douglas and Co. 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