Prague High School - Panther Yearbook (Prague, NE)

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'bf nd Today Downtown Prague in 1987 The Prague Centennial Celebration, Celebrating a century of Czech Heritage, began on july 31, 1987 with an Alumni Banquet for everyone who had ever graduated from Prague Public School. Their spouses were also invited at a 510.00 charge for everyone attending. With tours of the school and a museum, the banquet was a success. The night ended with a dance for the alumni. On August 1, many afternoon activities were planned, including a World 's LargestKolacheBake , a 3- Wheeler Pull , and an Accordianjamboree. For the younger generation, there was a Kiddie Paradevand a Children's Olym- pics . For the Polka lovers, the Saunders County Czech Singers, and a concert by Tex Ritter, jr. was planned. On Sunday, August second, a Polks Mass, a parade, and Czech dinner were held in the afternoon, Helicopter rides and continuous street concerts were also planned. A Beard and Dress judging also occurred with the night ending in a Polka Street Dance. Throughout the Centennial a museum was set up in the National Hall, an Antique tractor show was set up on Main Street, and a history of all the business buildings was present. The citizen involvement was tremendous. All of the business owners and other helpful citizens sold raffle tickets and helped spread the word of Prague's Centennial. I think the Centennial will be a lot of fun, but I wish they had something for the teenagers. 1t's all for adults or little kids. They definitely needed a carnival or a band teenagers would enjoy, Seniorjohn Kaspar told us. Carley Urban, a second grader agreed with john about the carnival, but was real excited about going to the Czech Dinner and taking a helicopter ride. Most of the first and second grade boys and girls seem very excited for the fun and laughter to come. The Alumni ol' 1987 from Prague High School: Matt Bechtdolt Mike Brennan Chris Egr Dale F ocher Duane Havlovic john Kaspar Connie Kratky jim Kubik Roger K ubik Mary Lawver Marie McCullick Cory Piercy Scott Polacek Brian Prochaska Melissa Smith Darlene Snitily Marlene Sousek Connie Stava A View Of UUV Citi' Dafk- Our infamous . . . The Wall .

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rague Yesterday The Alumni of 1908 from Prague High School: joe Polak Frank Vlasak Mary Wolf Emme Suchy Alice Pabian Anna Hausner Emil Texel Downtown Prague in 1928. One hundred years ago, the first settlers staked their homesteads and claimed a town they named 'Praguev as their place to grow. These courageous pioneers faced countless battles against all odds as they struggled to realize their dreams and goals in their new town. Nature itself, such as floods, drought, blizzards, hail and high winds, has played its part well in establishing a role in Prague's history. Personal tragedy, such as fires and deadly epidemics, has also tried to intimidate the early settlers into submission. But through this all, the pioneers of Prague had hope and determination. They fought the hardships and they conquered. And, as a reward for their brave actions, the little town of Prague multiplied. An elevator, post office and bank were established. Schools and churches were built. Businesses joined others and grew. A volunteer Ere department was formed, Telephones, municipal water works and electricity were introduced into Prague 's expanding cultural, center. Paved streets carried the tires of the automo- bile, replacing the horse and buggy era. Through the good years and the bad, through the many changes that marked the coming of the computer age, the people of Prague are continuing to stress the importance of the community, through its elected leaders and volunteers who help with its spiritual growth. As we look back over the one hundred year existence of Prague, we must realize just how drastic the change has been from that first tiny settlement to our village of today. We must also realize that without the courage and determination demonstrated by the early pioneers of Prague, there would not be a Centennial Celebration. It is with this last thought and hope, that this generation of the 1980's, along with the next, be full of the same dreams and goals of the early pioneers and be able to find the same strength and courage to realize them. Reflect on the past . , . for it is a cornerstone to the future. - by Lorri Petrzelka .Qi Our soon to be Low-Income Housing. The jail of yester year,

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Friendly Support from the Prague Community Top left corner is two active supporters selling cake raffle tickets at a game. Below is the firemen getting involved with a Fire Prevention Poster Contest and Program. At the top right are visitors of the 5th 85 6th grade to tell them about some of Prague's History, Below right is the juniors at County Gov't Day learning more about democracy. Bottom middle is four football fathers getting psyched up to cheer on the team at a pep rally in the evening for the football team. What is it like to live in a small town of only 290 peo- ple? No, there is no fast-food restaurants or Cinema 's but there are people who support any school function and are willing to help anyone out. For a writing assignment in En- glish the Sophomores responded to the question asked What do you like about living in a small community? Fresh air, birds singing, hardly any traffic and no worryabout kidnappings or muggings. - Donna Houfek There are no stop lights, town curfews or city cops. - Margaret Stanek Prague is only 15-30 minutes away from other towns. - Carmon Egr Organizations sponsor different activities like Easter Egg Hun ts, Christ- mas sales, dances etc. for the children and adults to enjoy. - Shelly Odvody You can walk down the street and see familiar faces to greet. -Connie Kremlacek in 4 Prague Today