Randolph High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Randolph, NE)

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CLASS OF “71” HISTORY It all began in 1967. We were a much smaller class then. Our freshman class only consisted of 34 students and was sponsored by Mr. Charles Lindahl and Mr. Richard Muma. This was a new experience and we had to adjust to the customs, language, and habits of the high school. We have always considered ourselves adventurers, a longing for new experience, a restless urge to explore new worlds has been a strong adhering element in the nature of our group. Because of this we often are referred to as gypsies. It has always been an old gypsy custom in every new camp for the new members to light the campfire and keep it burning during their stay. It was difficult for us to understand that the fire had to be kindled by sparks of enthusiasm and kept burning by the light of knowledge. Our first duty was Homecoming. During this encounter, we received second place for WE'RE ON A WARPATH FOR A VICTORY. In our rambling we found the field of dramatics with THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER. The spring of the year found us ready to break camp and then go into another plateau in our educational journey. We successfully passed through the period of adjustment in the Freshman year and we entered the .Sophomore camp with unlimited power and confidence which caused us to claim our places at once in the campground. Our class leaders were Mr. Charles Lindahl and Mr. James Blessen. Our first encounter in this camp was Homecoming in which we received third place for THE SECRET TO SLICCF.SS-M ANPOWF.R. While we were gathered around the Sophomore campfires we had the thrill of ordering our class rings. In accordance with the gypsy custom we soon had to break camp and go into another section. In September 1969 we entered the Junior section. Mr. and Mrs. Arne Nelson became our sponsors. By this time we were beginning to reap the fruits of our previous years labor. We devoted most of our time to study but we did not neglect other activities. Our camp was hard at work with DON'T COOK TONIGHT CALL CARDINAL DELIGHT. Another important event marked a feat well done with the IMPOSSIBLE YEARS. Along with this was also BYE BYE BIRDIE. Continuing down the trail we also proceeded on the long difficult task of giving the Junior-Senior banquet and Prom, the theme of which was THE LAND OF OZ fit well with our wondering nature. As we reach the final plateau of high school the Seniors assume the air of seriousness which is a sign of the maturity necessary to begin their lives outside the protective wall of R.H.S. Preparation begins early in September for the new experience called graduation. The Senior class recognize the need for leadership so after grave consideration we chose Ted Huteig as President, and Vickie Caster as Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Howard Peterson, Mr. Eugene Walden, and Mr. Kenneth Morten are our sponsors. Our Homecoming was a great success with hard work on the class float titled WAR. We crowned Debbie Borst, queen, and Neil Hesse, king, at the dance. We, along, with the other members of the high school presented a melodrama, ABNER CRANE FRON HAYSEED LANE. In February while the snow was keeping our class at home we entered the HEAVEN OF HEARTS in which David Dowling and Sue Stueckrath were crowned king and queen of the Sweetheart Ball. With spring fast approaching the Juniors honored us with a banquet and prom on May 8 under the theme of A TIME FOR US. With the end of the year fast approaching we find ourselves again preparing for another journey. This journey will be like no other we have experienced before. It is time for us to leave R. H. S. and to find a trail of our own. We must learn to cope with the problems we encounter along the way, but there is also a bright future ahead of us. So, on May 28th, after receiving our diplomas we will go on to college and universities to continue our education. Some will serve in the armed forces, and some will go directly to various jobs and occupations. Whichever road we take we will be thankful for R.H. S. and the wonderful experiences we enjoyed there. 12

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