St Edward High School - Beaver Yearbook (St Edward, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1976 volume:

■ 1976 BEAVER St. Edward Public Schools St. Edward, Nebraska Editor-in-chief • Assistant editor . . Sports editor . . . Copy editor.... Business Manager Typist........... Staff members . . Annual Staff Mary Jeanne Cahill . . . Connie Micek ........Kent Cruise ........Cary Micek ......Sheila Cahill . Darlene Mausbach . . . Todd Meridith Julie Evans Rhonda Modelski Connie Mahoney Steve Thompson Dan Schack Keith Evans Teresa Swett 2 I will never pass this way but once. If there s any good that I can do let me do it now. For I'll never pass this way again. I will see this day but once. It there's any kindness I can show, let me show it now. For I'll never see this day again. Tomorrow may be too late my friend To do all the good that you planned. So reach out to those who need you And lend them a helping hand. I will know this world but once. If there's any love that I can give, let me give it now. Oh Lord, please show me how. For I'll never know this world, I'll never see this day. I'll never pass this way again. —Author Unknown What mark will I leave behind? How will anyone ever know I've been here? What sign will tell the future traveller that I existed today? —Author Unknown This book is our mark, our sign to the future traveller. We welcome you to open and enjoy. We, the Class of 1976, dedicate the 1976 Beaver to Mrs. Edith Lightner and Mr. Don Dreesen in appreciation for all their help at the beginning and the end of our school days. BARBARA HOFFMEISTER Barb President DAVID JOHNSON Smoke Vice-President VIVIAN JOHNSON Vivian Secretary MOTTO Remember the past; Live for today; Look forward to the future. COLORS Red, white, and blue FLOWER Blue Carnation TAMI NIEMANN Tami T reasurer CYNTHIA DAWSON C-Raye News Reporter Seniors End School Days SHERRY CHANNER Chitty KENT CRUISE Kent MARK DROG Mark 7 TERRY EVANS Terry GENE GALITZ Weenie ROBERT JANDA KEVIN KASPER Bob Kevin 8 LORNA KEARNEY Lorna MICHAEL LASKA Mike DONALD MAHONEY Don david mcintosh Dave JAMES MATSON Jim DARLENE MAUSBACH Mouse 9 MARK MEYSENBURG Mark DAVID NIEMANN Fire JAMES TODD MERIDITH Todd ROBERT NICKLASSON Bob JACK NORDEEN Jack MONTE OLSON Monte VALARIE PRUDEN Val KEITH REED Keith DOUGLAS SINDELAR Pudge ANN TAYLOR Ann RALPH VAN METER Scuff WILLIAM WELLS Bill 11 Bicentennial Graduates Graduation exercises were held for thirty-five seniors on May 16, 1976. The class was led in by juniors, Jamie Swett and Anita Taylor. Speakers for the occasion were Tami Niemann and Mary Jeanne Cahill, ranked first and second in the class. Larry Baker, president of the School Board, presented the class members with their diplomas. Several scholarships were presented to class members by Bill Sillau, principal. They were: The Douglas Matzen Memorial, Todd Meridith; alternate, Kent Cruise; Michael J. Cahill, Todd Meridith; Edith Lightner Memorial, Tami Niemann; alternate, Darlene Mausbach; Women's Club, Mary Jeanne Cahill; alternate, Darlene Mausbach; American Legion Auxiliary, Darlene Mausbach; alternate, Mary Jeanne Cahill; American Legion, Bob Nicklasson. Nonlocal scholarships which were awarded were: Midland's President's, Tami Niemann and Mary Jeanne Cahill; Central Tech. Foundation, Bob Nicklasson and Kent Cruise; and Dekalb Ag Research Accomplishment Award, Mark Meysenburg. Other awards presented were the American Legion Auxiliary Outstanding Student Award, Tami Niemann and Mary Jeanne Cahill; High Honors, Tami Niemann and Mary Jeanne Cahill; and Honors, Todd Meridith, Kent Cruise, Bob Nicklasson, Bob Janda, Darlene Mausbach, Ann Taylor, Barb Hoffmeister, Vivian Johnson, Lorna Kearney, Mike Laska, Mark, Dave Johnson, Kevin Kaspar, Tami Green and Gene Galitz. The mixed chorus provided the musical entertainment. Look Forward To The Future Yesterday is but today's memory. And tomorrow is but today's dream. Let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing. After the rain, the rainbow; After the darkness, light; After the misty, cloudy times, The beautiful and the bright. But there is time valuable and precious time To walk, talk, breathe. Time to touch, taste, care; To warm the child Who is cold and lonely. There is time to love. I promise myself... I will. 15 The senior class was busy during their final high school year. Two money-making projects were undertaken to help defray expenses for the annual senior sneak trip. On November 1, the class held the Hunter's Breakfast. Starting at 5:00 a.m., the class members, with help from several mothers, Mr. and Mrs. Dreesen, and Mrs. Harriet Berlin, served breakfast and dinner. Later in the year, the drama students presented the play Seventeenth Summer which was sponsored by the seniors. Proceeds from the activities were used to pay for tickets to The Doobie Brothers concert on April 7, which climaxed Senior Sneak Day. The day was spent at Westroads, where the class shopped or attended the matinee at the Cinema Six Theatre. The seniors ate at the Bonanza Steak House, then attended the concert, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Dreesen and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie VanMeter. Several other activities occupied the class's time as they ordered Senior keys, graduation announcements, caps and gowns, and Senior pictures. The final event undertaken as high school students was graduation exercises which took place on May 16. VARSITY SEASON RECORD ST. ED. OPPONENT ST. ED. OPPONENT 0 Clarks 20 34 Cedar Rapids 6 42 Genoa 16 43 Palmer 6 27 Polk 6 41 Stromsburg 6 7 Newman Grove 0 26 Silver Creek 0 6 Fullerton 6 The 1975 football team ended the season with a 7-1-1 record. Although not being in the Conference Playoffs the Beavers still managed to be a West Division Co-Champ. The Beavers ended the season being only a fraction of a point out of being in the state playoffs. When the final Class C-2 football ratings came out it showed the Beavers holding down the tenth spot. Some of the highlights of the season were a good sound defense along with an explosive offense. The top performer of the season was Bob Janda, rushing the ball for 1100 yards. BACK ROW: C. Werner, K. Cruise, B. Stephens, R. Rimovsky, B. Long, K. Kaspar, B. Williams, T. Evans, T. Jensen, B. Nicklasson, D. Johnson, M. Baustert, G. Stevens, D. Niemann, K. Nordeen, D. Sindelar, Coach Bailey, MIDDLE ROW: B. Janda, M. Drog, S. Zabka, M. Haas, D. Christenson, M. Johnson, J. Kmiecik, B. Wells, R. VanMeter, D. Sindelar, J. Swett, D. Johnson, Coach Sillau. FRONT ROW: J. Meridith, M. Prorok, T. Meridith, R. Keeshen, J. Kaup, S. Thompson, S. Green, J. Meridith, J. VanMeter, B. Carter, T. Clark, D. Christenson. 18 Beavers Again Winners STANDING: B. Janda, J. Kmiecik, T. Meridith, J. Swett, DOWN: K. Kaspar, D. Johnson, T. Evans, B. Wells, D. Sindelar T. Jensen B. Nicklasson. STANDING: B. Janda, K. Kaspar, G. Stevens, D. Sindelar, B. Nicklasson, J. Kmiecik, J. Swett, KNEELINGrT. Evans, M. Haas, D. Niemann, M. Baustert. 19 BACK ROW: Coach Sillau, R. Keeshan, M. Johnson, D. Christenson, R. Rimovsky, B. Long, B. Williams, T. Jensen, G. Stevens, S. Zabka, K. Nordeen, D. Sindelar, M. Haas. FRONT ROW: J. Kaup, B. Stephens, M. Prorok, S. Thompson, S. Green, J. Meridith, J. VanMeter, B. J. Carter, T. Clark, D. Johnson, D. Christenson. 20 Setting two new school records was the highlights of the Beavers this year. The Beavers compiled a 20-3 record, best ever in the school's history and being the first team to ever win the Goldenrod Conference Tournament. The Beavers finished the year receiving four trophies, third at the Fullerton Invitation, first at Newman Grove Holiday Tournament and first at the Goldenrod Conference Tournament and the Goldenrod Conference West Division trophy. Individual honors included West Division A11-Conference, first team—Kent Cruise and Bob Nicklasson, second team—Britt Rosane and honorable mention—Todd Meri-dith and Brad Williams. Bob was also selected for Class C second team all-state. CONFERENCE CHAMPS VARSITY RECORD SE OPP SE OPP 72 Genoa 63 69 Stromsburg 61 55 Battle Creek 56 53 Polk 50 101 Neb. Christian 59 74 Greeley 34 % Palmer 58 78 Elgin Pope John 53 85 Cedar Rapids 51 62 Silver Creek 50 63 Polk 51 69 Stromsburg 60 48 Spalding 45 72 Clarks 62 82 Newman Grove 65 62 Fullerton 50 57 Hastings St. Cec. 73 65 Osceola 57 77 G. I. Central Cath. 74 79 Cedar Rapids 49 62 Newman Grove 47 43 Genoa 44 69 Fullerton 44 STANDING: VanMeter, T. Meridith, Cruise, Zabka, Rosane, Williams, Evans, Jensen, Nicklasson, Stevens, Rimovsky, Kaup, Swett. KNEELING: J. Meridith, Coach Sillau, Coach Mumm, Carter 21 22 STANDING: Cruise, Cumming, Taylor, Clark, Nordeen, Wilson, Condreay, Stephens, Green, Thompson, Prorok, Mer-idith. KNEELING: Zabka, Rimovsky, Kaup, W idith. Coach Sillau, Carter, Stevens, Jensen, Swett. JUNIOR VARSITY RECORD SE OPP 37 Genoa 52 39 Battle Creek 45 62 Neb. Christian 34 51 Palmer 31 63 Cedar Rapids 31 43 Polk 55 35 Newman Grove 39 36 Greeley 26 43 Elgin Pope John 35 25 Silver Creek 36 52 Stromsburg 34 72 Clarks 26 49 Fullerton 42 42 Osceola 51 44 Humphrey 35 48 Tilden 43 48 Humphrey St. Francis 35 23 The wrestling season for 1975-76 was one of high-points and lowpoints. It seemed that every week a new fastest pin-record was set with the record now standing at 13 seconds by Dave Reno. The Beavers won their first dual in history by defeating Fullerton 53-18. They also broke their own record of highest number of points in a tournament when they scored 42 points at the conference match and had 5 medal winners. Although there were some highpoints there were also some lowpoints. The major disappointment of the year was the district match where only 2 wrestlers advanced to the State Tournament. Three of our wrestlers lost to people that they had previously beaten. The young wrestling squad is looking forward to next year and hoping to improve on their 2-5 dual meet record. 24 State Qualifiers: D. Reno, D. Homolka, and Coach Codinha FRONT ROW: Wells, D. Johnson, D. Meysenburg, Schack, Christensen, Tenski. STANDING: M. Johnson, Kmiecik, Keeshan, D. Johnson, M. Meysenburg. Not pictured M. Osarrtowski. 25 Beaver Tracksters BACK ROW: Mr. Bailey, Zabka, Johnson, Rimovsky, Kmiecik, Jensen, Janda, Williams, Cruise, Stevens, Baustert, Rosane, VanMeter, Mr. Codinha. FRONT ROW: Swett, Johnson, Reno, Green, Thompson, Evans, Meridith, Christensen. Have Good Season Winning the Goldenrod Conference Track Meet for the third consecutive year was the highlight of the track season. The Beavers finished third at the District Meet and qualified in six events for the State Track Meet. They were Greg Stevens in the high jump; Bob Janda in the 100 and 220 yard dashes; John Kmiecik in the 220 and 440 yard dashes; and the 880 yard relay team which finished in sixth place at the state meet, consisting of Todd Meridith, Brad Williams, John Kmiecik, and Bob Janda. Bob Janda was the only thinclad to break a school record during the season as he now holds the 100 yard dash record with a time of ten seconds flat. 27 SENIOR LETTERMEN: (BACK ROW) B. Wells, K. Kaspar, T. Evans, B. Nicklasson, D. Jonson, M. Baustert, D. Niemann, K. Cruise. (KNEELING) M. Drog,T. Meridith, B. Janda, D. Sindelar, R. VanMeter. 28 Special Awards FRONT ROW: D. Schack, T. Evans, K. Cruise, T. Meridith, S. Zabka, J. Kmiecik, R. Rl™wsky. 2ND ROW. • M. Haas, D. Christensen, B. Williams, B. Rosane, B. Nicklasson, B. Janda, G. Stevens. 3RD ROW: D. N«e • Johnson, M. Johnson, D. Meysenburg, B. Long, T. Jensen, J. Swett. 4TH ROW: M. Drog, M. Osantows i, R. VanMeter, D. Johnson, B. Wells, M. Meysenburg, D. Homolka. 5TH ROW: M. Witt, L. Kearney, K. M ' 1 Afrank, L. Baustert, B. Hoffmeister, C. Case, D. Reno. 6TH ROW: L. Kearney, D. Sindelar, K. Kaspar, M. bausien, C. Micek, C. Micek, J. Evans, S. Channer. FOOTBALL BOYS Morrie Baustert BASKETBALL Kent Cruise Kent Cruise Mark Drog Bob Nicklasson Terry Evans Todd Meridith Bob Janda Terry Evans Dave Johnson Ralph VanMeter Todd Meridith Jamie Swett Bob Nicklasson Jim Kaup Dave Niemann Britt Rosane Kevin Kaspar Steve Zabka Doug Sindelar Greg Stevens Ralph VanMeter Russ Rimovsky Bill Wells Dave Sindelar Brad Williams Jamie Swett WRESTLING Marv Haas Mike Osantowski Doug Christensen Dave Reno Steve Zabka Don Johnson Jim Kaup Dave Meysenburg John Kmiecik Dan Schack Ted Jensen Doug Christensen Russ Rimovsky Tony Tenski Greg Stevens Mark Meysenburg Rex Keeshan Dave Johnson Bill Long John Kmiecik Brad Williams Mike Johnson Darwin Homolka BOYS TRACK GIRLS Kent Cruise BASKETBALL Todd Meridith Sherry Channer Terry Evans Barb Hoffmeister Bob Janda Lorrie Baustert Jamie Swett Lorna Kearney Britt Rosane Chris Case Steve Zabka Connie Micek Doug Christensen Jo Afrank Greg Stevens Cary Micek Brad Williams Karen Mahoney John Kmiecik Scott Green Michelle Witt Ted Jensen VOLLEYBALL Russ Rimovsky Cynthia Dawson Lorrie Baustert GIRLS TRACK Connie Micek Connie Micek Lisa Kearney Julie Evans Cary Micek Lorrie Baustert Cargy Micek Jo Afrank 29 Spikers Improve Regular Season Record VARSITY RECORD SE OPP SE OPP SE OPP Stromsburg 15- 8 15-13 Genoa 3-15 12-15 Pal mer 11-15 2-15 Polk 15- 9 15- 2 Lindsay 5-15 5-15 Newman Grove 1-15 6-15 Cedar Rapids 3-15 2-15 Clarks 9-15 1-15 Silver Creek 8-15 15-13 9-15 Fullerton 5-15 15- 5 14-16 Spalding 7-15 14-16 Improvement is a word that couldn't be over used during the volleyball season. Even though the wins were few, the confidence and hope within the team was never lost. The unexperienced reserve and jr. high teams were unable to capture any wins throughout the season but the determination was always there. Many newcomers took interest in the sport. The efforts of the team may not be evident by the statistics but winning can go far beyound the final score! Connie Micek and Cary Micek were awarded the honor of All-Conference and All-Conference Honorable Mention respectively in the West Division of the Goldenrod Conference. 30 BACK ROW; Coach Sayler, Cynthia Dawson, Cary Micek, Connie Micek, Barb Hoffmeister, Sherry Channer, Lome Baustert, Jane Reardon. MIDDLE ROW: Chris Case, Mari Pruden, Lisa Kearney, Connie Janda, Sandie Shotkoski, Lorna Kearney, Jo Afrank. FRONT: Michelle Witt, Colleen Kearney, Tami Green, Karen Mahoney. Jennifer Dawson, Janell Zabka, Coach Sayler, Lisa Rosane, Gina Kmiecik, Jody Prorok, Carol Werner, Karen Mahoney, Michelle Witt, Maxine Prorok, Ruth Johnson, Rita Misecko, Pam Sindelar. Girl’s Basketball Has Good Start Another sport was added to the girls extra curricular activities this year. The girls showed a tremendous amount of interest in the new sport, basketball. During the short 3-2 season they accomplished quite alot with the winning of the third place trophy in the Goldenrod Conference trouney. Lorna Kearney and Connie Micek were selected All-Conference West Division team. Each of the varsity players earned a letter through their season's efforts. VARSITY RECORD SE OPP ! 24 Polk 18 24 Cedar Rapids 49 32 Palmer 35 25 Fullerton 21 37 Fullerton 31 STANDING: Coach Lynn Sevre, Sherry Channer, Barb Hoffmeister, Chris Case, Karen Mahoney, Jo Afrank, Coach Kathy Sayler. KNEELING: Lorrie Baustert, Michelle Witt, Lorna Kearney, Cary Micek, Connie Micek. 32 History was written as the few but mighty girls track team achieved goals that were last year's impossible dreams. The tracksters dropping to Class D competition this year, conquered many fine teams to win championship trophies at Kearney State Indoor, Howells Invitational, Goldenrod Conference, and District meets. Victories were not always present as the team placed second at Grand Island Northwest Invitational; third, Norfolk Invitational; sixth. Friend. The highlight of the season was the qualifying of Lorrie Baustert, Julie Evans, and Connie and Cary Micek in nine events to compete in the state competition, which turned out to be unforgettable as they finished tieing for third place in Class D. The memories and thrills of the accomplishments throughout the season for each individual as well as the team may go down in history. And who knows: Will history ever repeat itself? INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES THIS SEASON EVENT NAME BEST EFFORT Shot Put Karen Mahoney 25'10 Discus Karen Mahoney 73'4 •Discus Michelle Witt 78'11 •Long Jump Cary Micek 16' 1 1 4 •High Jump Connie Micek 5' 1 1 4 •100 yd. dash Cary Micek 11.5 •220 yd. dash Cary Micek 26.8 •440 yd. dash Connie Micek 58.4 •80 yd. hurdles Connie Micek 11.1 •880 yd. run Lorrie Baustert 2:30.4 •Mile run Lorrie Baustert 5:33.0 •880 yd. relay Connie and Cary Micek Julie Evans Lorrie Baustert 1:53.5 •Denotes School Records 34 iilM Pep Club Small, But Mighty Although Pep Club was small this year, they were considered mighty. Helping out the group was the addition of two megaphones late in the year which increased the spirit of the group when yelling for and boosting on the boys. Pep Club consisted of seven officers, twelve cheerleaders, and twenty-two members. All were kept busy during the year by yelling for football, basketball, and wrestling. They also sponsored the annual Snowball dance and Twirp week which ended with another dance. Summing up Pep Club, we come to the conclusion that it was very busy and exciting year for all who participated. STANDING—Sheila Cahill, Vice President; Sherry Channer, Secretary; SITTING—Denise Plebanek, Treasurer; Christy Case, Parli mentarian; Lorrie Baustert, Parlimentarian; KNEELING—Nina Anderson, News Reporter; Ann Taylor, President. • - XAVA' � . 1 ' ' V • � • « . • . . ... m m TOP ROW—T. Niemann, A. Taylor, S. Channer, L. Baustert, C. Dawson, V. Johnson, L. Kearney, M. Lloyd, B. McIntosh. SECOND ROW—J.- Afrank, D. Plebanek, N. Anderson, C. Case, S. Cahill, M. Witt, K. Mahoney, C. Janda, T. Green, T. Witt. THIRD ROW—Miss Schieffer, M. Tenski, J. Reardon, L. Kearney, A. Taylor, P. Hodges, L. Zabka, C. Kearney, Miss Sayler. BOTTOM ROW—A. Taylor, R. Modelski, R. Thompson, C. Micek, T. Swett, C. Micek, L. Long. Not Pictured—M. Cahill, S. Shotkoski, V. Pruden. 38 Cheerleaders Lead Group Spirit 1. WRESTLING CHEERLEADERS: Connie Micek, Anita Taylor, Rhonda Modelski, and Lisa Long. 2. B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS: STANDING: Teresa Swett, Sheryl Shotkoski, Connie Mahoney. KNEELING Cary Micek. 3. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: GOING DOWN: Darlene Mausbach, Julie Evans, Renee Thompson, and Sandy Niemann. 39 TOP TO BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Julie Evans, Darlene Mausbach, Connie Mahoney, Teresa Swett, Anita Taylor, Rhonda Modelski, Sandy Niemann, Renee Thompson, Cary Micek, Sheryl Shotkoski, Connie Micek and Lisa Long. 40 FFA Chapter Has A Very Busy Year The 1975-76 school year proved to be a busy one for the FHA chapter. To start off the year a September picnic was held in the park. Several girls attended the District IV Convention at Lakeview in September during which Connie Micek was choosen as a candidate for state officer and the chapter received second place on their theme poster and scrapbook. October brought around the Powder Puff football game, which was won by the maroon team. On Work Day in November, the girls did odd jobs. In December, the FHA and FFA joined together for Christmas caroling and decorating and later, the girls held a children's Christmas party. The new year was off to a good start with Daddy Date Night in January. February brought National FHA HERO Week, Heartsister Week, and Sweetheart Dance. Election of the 1976-77 officers was held in March and in April, five of the new officers attended the State Leadership Conference in Lincoln. There, Connie Micek was elected district president. Also in April, a joint meeting was held with Albion and Genoa in Genoa. May brought the year to a close with the Style Show and installation of officers. TOP ROW: M. Lloyd, L. Zabka, M. Witt, L. Kearney, D. Mausbach, S. Channer. 2ND ROW- T. Witt M Tenski C Kearney, C. Janda, N. Anderson, R. Thompson, L. Kearney, J. Evans, T. Green. 3RD ROW: L. Long' S.’Shotkos'ki ‘ P. Hodges, S. Niemann, D. Plebanek, C. Case, A. Taylor, V. Pruden. 4TH ROW: V. Johnson, S. Shotkoski L. Baus-tert, R. Modelski, A. Taylor, L. Cumming, T. Swett, Miss Sunderman. BOTTOM ROW: C. Micek C. Mahonev T Niemann, B. Hoffmeister, A. Taylor, S. Cahill, C. Micek, M. Cahill. Not Pictured—C. Dawson. 42 m AMERICA FROM LEFT: Connie Micek, Sheila Cahill, Mary Jeanne Cahill, Cary Micek, Connie Mahoney, Barb Hoffmeister, Tami Niemann, Ann Taylor. St. Edward Chapter — Top Ranked Again The St. Edward FFA Chapter under the leadership of Mr. Jerry Brown again continued to show their outstanding ability by being awarded the third top FFA chapter in the state. Over the past year our chapter has participated in many activities and accomplished many of their goals. During State Convention the chapter received many awards; 2nd place Safety program; a community Service Citation, State Farmer and Central Area Star Farmer, Keith Reed; a top Golden Spade award in soil and water conservation activities; four state FFA chorus members; and area and state awards in building our American community. SITTING: Dave Jasa, Mr. Brown, Mark Meysenburg, Scott Cumming, Mike Laska. STANDING: Keith Reed, Terry Evans, Dave Johnson. 44 TOP ROW: B. Long, B. Nicklasson, D. McIntosh. 2ND ROW: B. J. Carter, D. Sindelar, M. Osantowski, Kurt Cruise, T. Clark, J. VanMeter, A. Cumming, D. Johnson. 3RD ROW: L. Condreay, B. Stephens, D. Wilson, J. Meridith, D. Meysenburg, C. Laska, T. Choat. 4TH ROW: Mr. Brown, M. Johnson, R. Keeshan, J. McIntosh, S. Thompson, T. Jensen, J. Kmiecik. 5TH ROW: F. Werner, M. Haas, R. Fader, T. Tenski, K. Keehn, C. Kearney, C. Janda, M. Olsen. BOTTOM ROW: M. Laska, S. Cumming, T. Evans, D. Johnson, D. Jasa, Keith Reed, M. Meysenburg. 45 Annual Staff And The BEAVER BABBLE Staff Keith Evans, Todd Meridith, Kent Cruise, Dan Schack, Mrs. Long, Mary Jeanne Cahill, Darlene Mausbach, Julie Evans, Steve Thompson, Cary Micek, Teresa Swett, Sheila Cahill, Connie Micek, Rhonda Modelski, Connie Mahoney. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Berlin, Tami Niemann, Val-arie Pruden, Barb Hoffmeister, Jo Afrank, Sherry Channer, Darlene Mausbach, Lorrie Baustert. SECOND ROW: Bob Janda, Ann Taylor, Anita Taylor, Rhonda Modelski, Cary Micek, Connie Mahoney, Joey Meridith, Julie Evans, THIRD ROW: Morrie Baustert, Tammie Witt, Vivian Johnson, Sandi Shotkoski, John Kmiecik, Mike Johnson, Mary Jeanne Cahill. FOURTH ROW: Keith Reed, Jack Nordeen, Ralph VanMeter, Bob Nicklasson, Todd Meridith, Kent Cruise, Terry Evans, Don Mahoney. 46 Thespians And Student Council SITTING: Connie Janda, Nina Anderson, Barb Hoffmeister, Renee Thompson, Lorrie Baus-tert, Valarie Pruden. STANDING: David Niemann, Don Mahiney, Doug Sindelar. FRONT ROW: Bob Nicklasson, Mark Meysen-burg, Todd Meridith, Gina Kmiecik, Larry Stoley. SECOND ROW: B. J. Carter, Gerg Stevens, Renee Thompson, Steve Zabka, Cary Micek, Danny Christenson. KNEELING: Mr. Sillau, Sponsor. 47 BACK ROW—B. J. Carter, S. Thompson, T. Meridlth, D. Jasa, R. Rimovsky, S. Zabka, B. Williams, S. Cummlng. FRONT ROW—T. Niemann, M. Cahill, C. Case, S. Channer, C. Mahoney, R. Modelski, C. Micek. The vocal music department of St. Edward had a very busy school year during 1975-76. They spent many hours preparing for their several performances, which included a Christmas concert, a pops concert, the Wayne State Music Festival, the Stromsburg exchange concert, the District Music Contest, the musical OKLAHOMA! , and graduation exercises. Several groups and individuals represented the department at the district contest. They were Steve Zabka, who received a superior rating, and the Swing Choir, boy's quartet, Tami Green, Cynthia Dawson, and Mary Jeanne Cahill, who each received ratings of excellent. Todd BACK ROW—S. Channer, T. Niemann, C. Micek, M. Cahill, S. Zabka, T. Meridith, R. Rimovsky, S. Cumming. MIDDLE ROW—T. Green, C. Mahoney, C. Case, S. Cahill, L. Jenkins, T. Clark, B. Williams, A. Cumming, D. Jasa. BOTTOM ROW—L. Long, L. Zabka, R. Modelski, C. Micek, S. Thompson, B.J. Carter, D. Johnson. RANK 1: Scott Cummings, Lisa Rosane, Kurt Werner, Michelle Witt, Tod Clark. RANK 2: Paul Jacobson, Jennifer Dawson Don Johnson, Todd Meridith. RANK 3: B. J. Carter, Marty Laska, Steve Thompson, Richard Reed, Jamie Swett. RANK 4: Lorna Kearney, Doug Werts, Larry Stoley, Davy Jasa, Dave Johnson. RANK 5: Gina Kmiecik, Jerry Meridith, Darwin Homolka, Mike Johnson, Steve Zabka. RANK 6: Russ Rimovsky, Eric Clark, Chris Tenski, Scott Green, Greg Stevens. RANK 7: John Kmiecik, Marietta Pruden, Tammie Witt, Brad Williams. RANK 8: Barb Case, Pam Sindelar, Brad Thompson, Kandi Channer, Connie Micek. RANK 9: Annelle Mahoney, Rita Misecko, Linda Schmidt, Karen Smith, Tami Green. RANK 10: Cary Micek, Teresa Swett, Rhonda Modelski, Carol Werner, Julie Evans. Not Pictured—Joe Swett and Mary Jeanne Cahill. Drum Majorette—Cynthia Dawson. Marching, performing in concerts and at contest, attending extra practices, and long crowded bus rides are just a few of the different activities the band members go through during the year. Outstanding performances were given at District Music Contest held April 23-24 at O'Neill, Nebraska. Brad Williams achieved a superior rating on his saxophone solo. Also receiving a superior rating was the brass quintet. The band obtained a rating of good from the judges at contest. Others demonstrating their talents for the judges were the stage band, saxophone quartet, mixed clarinet quartet, Cynthia Dawson with a saxophone solo, and Jamie Swett with a trumpet solo. Twenty students participated in the Goldenrod Conference Honor Band. 49 BACK ROW: Mr. Schulz, B. J. Carter, Scott Green, Teresa Swett, Greg Stevens, Russ Rimovsky, Jamie Swett, Davy Jasa. FRONT ROW: Jennifer Dawson, Joe Swett, Cary Micek, Brad Williams, Tod Clark, Michelle Witt, Scott Cummings, Todd Meridith. Students Present “Oklahoma!” TOP ROW: Jasa, Micek, Evans, Anderson, Case, Zabka, Long, Davidson, Case, Mahoney, Klassen, Werner, Cahill, Zabka, Cumming, Jenkins, Micek, Channer. 2ND ROW: Rimovsky, Thompson, Niemann, Choat, Sindelar, Prorok, Zabka, Dawson, Kuntzelman, Green, Shotkoski, Meridith, Cumming, Kmiecek, Carter, Johnson. 3RD ROW: Schmidt, Tenski, Prorok, Johnson, Foster, Misecko, Cahill, Channer, Williams, Clark. BOTTOM ROW: Werner, Swett, Flaherty, Wells, Thomazin, Thompson, Rosane, Mahoney, Modelski. Not Pictured—Dawson. Aunt Eller....... Curly............ Laurey........... Will Parker Jud Fry.......... Ado Annie Carnes Ali Hakiam . . . Gertie Cummings Andrew Carnes . Mary Jeanne Cahill .........Dave Jasa • .Cynthia Dawson • . . Todd Meridith . . .Russ Rimovsky .... .Tami Green • • • Brad Williams .... Christy Case ......Lee Jenkins 50 A Success!! Many long hours of hard work put in by fifty-five music students paid off as their production of Rodger's Hammerstein's Oklahoma was a great success. Many community people helped in building the stage and rounding up costumes and props to add to the musical production. Oklahoma was performed on March 30-31. The talents of Mrs. Mary Codinha as accompanist created the spirit of the musical. The constant reassurance and the get the job done attitude of director Miss Marcia Schieffer made the students realize what a little hard work can accomplish. Comments made after the last night of the production ranged from a new experience to fun to I'm relieved it's over. 51 Homecoming —1975 Senior Royalty—Bob Nicklasson, Darlene Mausbach, Ann Taylor, Kent Cruise. Tami Niemann. Todd Meri-dith. Ann and Kent were crowned at half-time of the game. Homecoming Royalty—Keith Nordeen, Teresa Swett, Steve Zabka, Anita Taylor, Bob Nicklasson, Darlene Maus-bach, Ann Taylor, Kent Cruise, Tami Niemann, Todd Meridith, Cary Micek, Greg Stevens. Homecoming has come and gone for another year, but the memories will always be cherished. The activities were numerous and highlighted with the winning of the game against Newman Grove, 7-0, on Sept. 26. The events began with the annual bonfire and snake dance on Thursday night. The student body, led by the cheerleaders, paraded through the streets yelling chants. A Bluejay dummy was thrown in the fire by Coach Bailey, and the students roared with spirit. The spirit carried over until the day of the big game when a community pep rally was held at a downtown intersection. Prizes were awarded for the winning floats and banners by the Student Council. 53 Sweetheart 1976 SWEETHEART ROYALTY—Ted Jensen, Connie Mahoney, Dave Johnson, Barb Hoffmeister, Ann Taylor, Terry Evans, Darlene Mausbach, Bob Nicklasson, Julie Evans, Marv Haas, Annette Taylor, B. J. Carter. 54 The FHA and FFA chapters joined together on February 21 to sponsor the annual fun-filled night of dancing and laughter. The night was highlighted by the crowning of the King and Queen. Providing the musical entertainment was the Dennis Lewchuk Band. The terrific job on the preparation of decorations and food added alot of sparkle to the dance. A junior boy described the dance as definitely unique. “Feudin’ Over Yonder’ After being rescheduled because of a snow storm the play was performed on December 2. Mrs. Marcia Fyler directed the performance of the actors. The proceeds of the play went to the Jr. Class. Cast Members Mountain Maggie.............. Maw Fry................... Emmy Fry..................... Izzie Fry................. Clem Fry.................. Tosie Belle Fry........... Aunt Harry Hornhonker . . . . Becky Mea Hornhonker . . . . Willy Hornhonker.......... Pappy Popoff.............. Zeke Popoff............... The Traveling Preacher . . . . Wedding Guests............ Musicians . Anita Taylor . Laurie Kearney Sheryl Shotkoski . .Dave McIntosh . . .Terry Evans Sherry Channer . . . Lisa Long Annette Taylor . . . Bill Wells . . . Bob Janda Ralph VanMeter . . Kent Cruise ... Jo Afrank Connie Mahoney Patty Hodges . . .Jim Matson Doug Sindelar David Niemann 56 “Seventeenth Summer” On April 9-10 the drama class under the direction of Mr. Bill Sillauand Mrs. Clarisa Stevens presented Seventeenth Summer. The proceeds went to the Senior Class. Angie . • • Margaret . . Lorraine Kitty . . . . Mrs. Morrow Mr. Morrow Jack . . . . Art ... . Martin . . . Jane . . . . Tony. . . . Margie. . . Fitz . . . . . . Becky Harding Darlene Mausbach LeAnne Cumming . . . Julie Evans . . .Sheila Cahill . . . Fred Werner . . Don Mahoney . . Ronnie Fader .... Dave Jasa . Lorna Kearney . . . Gene Galitz . Lorrie Baustert . . . Kent Keehn One Act Plays Presented BACK: Steve Zabka, Dave Jasa. FRONT: Lorrie Baustert, Nina Anderson Mary Jeanne Cahill. BACK: Teresa Swett, Scott Cumming. FRONT: Julie Evans, Barb Hoffmeister. NOT PICTURED: Bill Wells, Dave Johnson, Valarie Pruden. Three one-act plays were performed on Thursday, January 8. The plays were sponsored by the Thespians and directed by Mrs. Marcia Fyler. No Greater Love was presented at District Contest in Wayne, Nebraska, January 20. Other plays presented were Paroled and Henry's Mail Order Wife. You And Me Free to Be . . . You and Me was the theme of the Junior-Senior prom on May 1, 1976. The Juniors taking a day off from school turned the new gym in to a hexagonal ballroom with all the walls being stuffed with napkins outlining several pictures symbolizing that you and me are free. Carrying on the freedom theme, the juniors constructed a showboat which was part of our American heritage when the United States became a free country. The music was provided by April Monday who used the showboat as their stage. The garden area was accented with a waterfall running down a mountain. Mothers of the juniors and ten sophomores served the 6:00 p.m. banquet. During the dinner program the Senior Class will and prophecy were read. Also, a dedication song was sung by several members of the Junior Class. After a smashing evening, many of the juniors and seniors took in a drive-in movie to conclude the success of prom. 57 Juniors Prepare 1. Scott Cumming, President 2. Denise Pleban-ek, Vice-President 3. Julie Evans, Secretary 4. Sandy Niemann, Treasurer 5. Lisa Kearney, News Reporter 6. Nina Anderson 7. Sheila Cahill 8. Christy Case 9. Doug Christensen 10. LeAnn Cummingll. Ronnie Fader 12. Marv Haas 13. Connie Janda 14. Davy Jasa 60 For Prom — 1976 1. Lee Jenkins 2. Colleen Kearney 3. Jim Kaup 4. Kent Keehn 5. Connie Micek 6. Monica Olson 7. Britt Rosane 8. Sandi Shotkoski 9. David Sindelar 10. Jamie Swett 11. Anita Taylor 12. Tony Tenski 13. Renee Thompson 14. Fred Werner 15. Steve Zabka. Juniors led an extremely busy year getting ready for Prom. The main thing on their minds was being sure of their money situation. The fall projects included a car wash and bake sale in October and the play in November. Spring brought a Penny Carnival and raffle to their minds along with final preparations for the dance. Understanding is knowing without words how friends feel; Perceiving the joy sorrow or pain they are experiencing; Identifying with their secret longings, personal successes and failures; Knowing what to say or not to say; Making their burden easier to bear and their happiness more real because they are sharing it. 62 63 Sophomores Do — A Little Of Everything! 1. Jo Afrank, President 2. Connie Mahoney, Vice-President 3. Ted Jensen, Secretary 4. Russ Rimovsky, Treasurer 5. Trina Cole 6. Keith Evans 7. Ricky Fader 8. Scott Green 9. Becky Hardin 10. Mike A. Johnson 11. Mike S. Johnson 12. Rex Keeshan 13. John Kmiecik 14. Charles Laska 15. Bill Long. .64 65 66 Freshman Start Our Right a Thank you friend for being there You showed me love you gave ne care You dried my tears you helped me notice things worthwhile We shared our thoughts We had our dreams We went for walks And planned our schemes We found beauty Across the land You were there with a helping hand We watched the stars up in the sky We heard the music that made us cry You made me laugh when I was blue Thank you Friend for being you. Diane Miller 67 1. Keith Nordeen, President 2. Sheryl Shotkoski, Vice-President 3. Brad Stephens, Secretary 4. Patty Hodges, Treasurer 5. B.J. Carter 6. Tim Choat 7. Danny Christensen 8. Todd Clark, 9. Debra Cornwell 10. Loel Condreay 11. Kurt Cruise 12. Alan Cumming 13. Mike Galitz 14. Don Johnson 15. Lori Kearney 16. Mary Lloyd 17. Lisa Long. 68 New Experiences For Freshmen 1. Karen Mahoney 2. Bev McIntosh 3. Jerry Meri-dith 4. Mike Osantowski 5. Mike Prorok 6. David Reno 7. Jane Reardon 8. Delbert Steinbach 9. Ze-zette Stulz 10. Teresa Swett 11. Annette Taylor 12. Mary Tenski 13. Joey VanMeter 14. Jim Webster 15. Doug Werts 16. Danny Wilson 17. Michelle Witt 18. Lynette Zabka 69 70 School Board, Superintendent, And Principal SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Frank Williams PRINCIPAL Mr. Bill Sillau BOARD OF EDUCATION 1975 President . . . LarryTaylor Vice-President Larry Baker Secretary . . . Marion Clark Treasurer.........Don Janda Members Don Cruise Diane Klassen, Gene Jensen. 1976 President .... Larry Baker Vice-President LarryTaylor Secretary . . . Marion Clark Treasurer .... Don Janda Members Don Cruise, Diane Klassen, Gene Jensen. 72 Behind The Scenes: School Personnel AT LEFT: Bus Drivers. Jerry Evans, Frank Williams, Janice Rosane, Ronnie VanMeter, Father Lukes, and Dave Cronin. 73 Teachers 1975-76 74 MRS. MARSHA FYLER 1st semester English Drama and Library More Teachers MRS. MARY ANNE LONG MR. WAYNE TACKETT Math Typing, Shorthand and Accounting MISS KATHY SAYLER Coach, PE, Psychology and Driver's Ed. MISS LYNN SEVRE Student Teacher MR. LES SCHULZ Band 75 Even More Teachers MR. DAVE BUEHRER Science MRS. C LARISA STEVENS 2nd semester English Drama and Library MRS. SUE POCOCK English MR. RICH MUMM Coach and Jr. High Social Studies 76 Last, But Not Least MISS MARCIA SCHIEFFER Vocal Music MR. PETE CODINHA Coach and Math MR. STEVE BAILEY Coach, PE and Health MRS. VIRGINIA WATSON 1st semester Home Ec. MISS SUE SUNDERMAN 2nd semester Home Ec. 77 Teachers In Action 78 Junior High TOP ROW: Jim Plebanek, Paul Jacobsen, Joe Swett, Annelle Mahoney, Barb Case, Pam Sindelar, Linda Cumming, Janell Zabka, Jody Prorok, Linda Choat. MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Tackett, Eldon Kuntzelman, Doug Flaherty, Janice Mendoza, Paul Osantowski, Linda Schmidt, Ruth Foster, Jennifer Dawson, Mary Jo Klassen, Gina Kmiecik, David Baker. BOTTOM ROW: David Zelazny, Jamie Thomazin, Danny Reno, Milton Olson, Perry Stult, Brad Thompson, Gradey Wells, Ruth Johnson, Susan Tenski. (Not Pictured—Linda Buettner) TOP ROW: Todd Bremer, Curtis Kopejtka, Larry Stoley, Curt Werner, Richard Reed, Deanna Davidson, Lisa Rosane, Rita Misecko. MIDDLE ROW: David Staack, Mike Matson, Jerry Wilson, Eric Clark, Brett Riggs, Peggy Shotkoski, Ellen Werner, Maxine Prorok, Michelle Olson. BOTTOM ROW: Mrs. Pocock, Ronnie Harding, Marty Laska, Jay Webster, Jerry Reardon, Karen Smith, Chris Tenski, Kandi Channer. (Not pictured—Kirk Galitz, Teddy Buettner) 80 Junior High Activities BACK ROW: B. Case, M. Prorok, G. Kmiecik, L. Cumming, R. Foster. 2ND ROW: L. Schmidt, L. Choat, J. Zabka, J. Prorok, R. Misecko. 3RD ROW: A. Mahoney, L. Rosane, K. Smith, Mrs. Pocock. 4TH ROW: S. Tenski, C. Werner, C. Tenski. BOTTOM ROW: J. Dawson, M. Klassen, D. Davidson. BACK ROW: Mr. Dreesen, B. Thompson, C. Werner, E. Kuntzelman, P. Jacobsen, J. Swett, D. Flaherty, T. Bremer FRONT ROW: D. Staack, W. Matson, B. Riggs, J. Thomazin, D. Baker, L. Stoley, D. Zelazny. 81 BACK ROW: K. Nordeen, E. Kuntzelman, B. J. Carter, J. VanMeter, G. Wells, D. Flaherty, D. Baker, Coach Mumm. FRONT ROW: J. Thomazin, D. Christensen, B. Stephens, M. Prorok, T. Clark, J. Plebanek, D. Johnson, B. Thompson. BACK ROW: M. Prorok, A. Mahoney, P. Sindelar, D. Flaherty, B. Thompson, G. Kmiecik, L. Rosane, L. Schmidt. 2ND ROW: K. Chan-ner, R. Johnson, D. Davidson, S. Tenski, R. Foster, J. Dawson, M. Klassen. 3RD ROW: P. Shotkoski, L. Choat, J. Thomazin, E. Kuntzelman, J. Swett, R. Misecko. BOTTOM ROW: B. Case, C. Werner, K. Werner, G. Wells, J. Prorok, J. Zabka. BACK ROW: Coach Bailey, E. Clark, K. Werner, L. Rosane, G. Kmiecik, J. Plebanek, D. Flaherty. FRONT ROW: J. Swett, L. Stoley, E. Kuntzelman, B. Thompson, D. Baker. Not Pictured: P. Sindelar, J. Zabka, R. Johnson. Fifth Sixth Grades TOP ROW: Betsy Plebanek, Paula Prorok, Jody Niemann, Todd Stephens, Dean Schaecher, Jeff Martin, Dawn Channer. MIDDLE ROW: Marie Hodges, Kristi Cruise, Sally Baker, Amy Taylor, Terry Sindelar, Monte Sliva, Clifford Micek, Mrs. Pearson. BOTTOM ROW: Todd Nordeen, Lance Wurdeman, Becky Warner, Mischelle Hahn, Richard Tenski, Ricky Thompson, Dennis Van Meter, Michael Olson. TOP ROW: DeEtte Smith, Sheryl Modelski, Laura Bremer, Laurie Comming, Donna Nicklasson, Karla Nordeen. Cheryl Nelson, Lorraine Stevens, Nitha Thomazin, Charlene Zabka. MIDDLE ROW: Wayne Matson, Nick Misecko, Kevin Martin, Jeff Johnson, Danny Prorok, Mark Prorok, Danny Staack, Mark Sliva, Mike Reardon, Terry Reardon. BOTTOM ROW: Tod Sutton, Robbie Osrtander, Kevin Cruise, Matt Force, Billie Osantowski, Jeanette Stultz, Kris-tal Kuntzelman, Glenda Kaup, Christie Kopejtka. (Not Pictured—Connie Lightner, George Buettner) 83 Third Fourth Grades TOP ROW: David Merrell, Perry Gallatin, Paul Baustert, Eddie Stetz, Kim Klassen, Jody Stephens, Lynne Wurde-man, Sally Schaecher, Mrs. Kinney. BOTTOM ROW: David Warner, Max Olson, Lana Kearney, Donna McIntosh, Susan Matson, Jeanne Rasmussen, Wendy Niemann, Victor Osantowski. TOP ROW: Mitchell Sliva, Brennan Klassen, Matt Schumacher, Jamie Glaze, Sharon Stetz, Cindy Micek, Debbie Staack. MIDDLE ROW: Darla Bremer, Wayne Rasmussen, Larry Taylor, Terry Sweet, Mark Cruise, Michelle Niemann, Robin Case. BOTTOM ROW: Marc Cherry, Monte Sillau, Jack Webster, Troy Matson, Royce Case, Kevin Kopejtka, Chris Reynoldson, Ranette Fader. Insert—Miss Johnson. 84 First Second Grades TOP ROW: Angela Reardon Debbie Ostrander, Theresa Osantowski, Qui Nguyen, Stacy Marshall, Darin Steinbach, Tanya Kinzer, Laura Gragert, Jan Cumming. BOTTOM ROW: Wanda Wurdeman, Ronnie Sutton, Joleen Zabka, Larry Stetz, Larry Lightner, Tony Scheffler, Michael Sliva, Clareen Schaecher, David Roberts, Miss Nieveen. TOP ROW: Keith Kemper, Jeff Sutton, Diane Merrell, Laura Shotkoski, Pam Roberts. MIDDLE ROW: Tim Stacy, Theresa Shotkoski, Stephanie Markert, Lynda Kearney, Cindy Reardon, Thuan Nguyen, Paul Schumacher. BOTTOM ROW: Donny Staack, Kay Roberts, Todd Prorok, Shannon Handy, Joel Hahn, Joe Osantowski, Yvonne Schaecher, Mrs. Thompson, 85 TOP ROW: Jeremy Klassen, Cindy Steinbach Jeff Case, Michael Mendoza, Kay Mahoney, Jamie Willard. MIDDLE ROW: Sandy Scheffler, Vicki Roberts, Tammy VanMeter, Chuck Prorok, Wade Wurdeman, Michael Zelazny. BOTTOM ROW: Mrs. Janice Berlin, Scott McIntosh, Marcine Nordstrom, Tommie Ostrander, Michael Markert, Jeff Gasper, Missy Cherry. TOP ROW: Shirley Thompson, Holly Klassen, Krystalle Nelson, Ronnie Grape, Chad Micek, Wayne Choat, Miss Jardine. BOTTOM ROW: Amy Spike, Pat Nordstrom, Bruce Smith. TOP ROW: Robbie Marshall, Robbie Smith, Jason Swanson, Lori Wilcynski, Keith Cruise, Jeff Scott. BOTTOM ROW: Laverna Kearney, Stephanie Bornschlegl, Jill Reardon, Annette Reardon. 86 Teachers And Teacher’s Aides MISS MARY HERMANSEN, Special Eudcation MRS. ERMA UMBARGER, Remedial Reading MRS. HELEN WELIN teacher's aide MRS. CONNIE THOMAZIN, teacher's aide MRS. MARY CHANNER, teacher's aide 87 Autograph Autograph Memories may be beautiful and yet What's too painful to remember We simply choose to forget. So it's the laughter we will remember Whenever we remember THE WAY WE WERE.