Syracuse High School - Rocket Yearbook (Syracuse, NE)

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An inspecUon of SHS Syracuse High School Marching Band stands at parade-rest during Baton Clinic

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King and Queen rule at annual May Ball. i l 3 4 I . 3 Q 2 1 5 e i E A i 5 i Y 2 T., is Royalty court at May Ball:Lynette Ha.ll, Marilyn Brehm, Janssen, Bruce Spitz, Steve Rippe, Tim Hoffman, Jim Ann Formanack, Dee Fentiman, Lois Brehm, Sue Rippe, Fey, Jerry Carper, and Phil McCallum. Pat Petersen, Queen Mary Gergen, King Dave Wetz, Larry , The annual May Day festivities were held Friday evening, April 28, at the Syracuse Ballroom. The benefit dance was sponsored by the Band Mothers in an effort to help raise funds for the pirchase of new band uniforms. A new feature this year was the Battle Dance, during which a combo, Nobody's Children, and a dance band, Pick and His Tophatters, played alternately for 15 minute periods. Highlight of the evening was the tradi- tional winding of the may pole and corona- tion ceremonies. Mary Gergen and Dave Wetz were crowned May Queen and King. Attendants of the royalty court were: Seniors, Pat Petersen and Larry Janssen, Juniors, Lois Brehm and Steve Rippe, Sue Rippe and Bruce Spitz, Sophomoresg Dee Fentiman and Tim Hoffman, Ann Formanack and Jim Fey, Freshmeng Lynette Hall and Phil McCallum, and Marilyn Brehm and Jerry Carper. King and Queen, Dave Wetz and Mary Gergen, dance at annual May Ball.

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l Urganizations Many different organizations provided enjoyment and challenges for the students of SHS. Pep club and cheerleading were outlets for students to release tensions and give them a feeling of belonging. New pep club uniforms were proudly worn and helped T create enthusiasm among the whole student body. A second busy year followed the Future Farmers of America. The Land Judging team won the first of many honors received during the year, The climax of the year was the Parent-Son Banquet. Teaching careers were investigated and studied by the members of the Future iii., ,, Teachers of America. The time and efforts of the Annual Staff made available the memories of these activities, organizations, faculty, and fellow classmates to be always remembered. Band and vocal music brought out special talents and a feeling of accomplish- ment for many students, They had various opportunities to perform before groups. An ever-working Newspaper Staff pub- lished the SHS Countdown to inform and entertain students. The National Honor Society continued to formulate ideas for a student council. These various organizations helped to broaden the education of SHS students. V-