Syracuse High School - Rocket Yearbook (Syracuse, NE)

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PEP CLUB: FRONT ROW: Darlene Wilken, Linda Engelbrecht, Connie Sawyer, Barb Boardman, Sherry Lucas, Linda Mohlman, Norene Kimbell, Mary Kuenning, Mary Gergen, Nancy Holscher, Mrs. Miller, sponsor, Sherry Hespen. SECOND ROW: Sue Morrissey, Deanna Lamb, Janet Kehlbeck, Marcia Gately, Pat Petersen, Marylyn Kraenow, Sandra Vodicka, Roxanne Hespen, Judy Stoner, Deb Heine, Pam Wurtele, Linda Pickerill. THIRD ROW: Sandra Mallette, Pam Hillman, Kathy Halvorsen, Lois Petersen, Janice Wellensiek, Sancra Neeman, Sue Rippe, Lois Brehm, Deb Lankton, Linda Wilkins, Jackie Hunzeker, Kathy Staack, Linda Niebuhr. Pep Club members Sherri Lucas and Linda Mohlman sell candy during home game. FOURTH ROW: Kathy Vrana, Joan Witte, Marcia Conradi, Cindi Heinke, Shirley Jacobson, Nancy Halvorsen, Bonita Wendeln, Patsy Henke, Shirley Wallen, Peggy Ottens, Deb Nannen, Coranne Bryan, Emma Snyder, Diana Staack. FIFTH ROW: Sue Bruns, Marie Thormahlen, Janice Bruns,Annette Minderman, Irene Gartner, Sue Mallette, Connie Rae Stutheit, Mary Hart, Shirley Fisk, Naomi Beckman, Jolene Boyes, Nancy Fisk, Patty Schutz, Ann Formanack. BACK ROW: Sandra Severs, Linda Halm, Brenda Clark, Marcia Boettcher, Jean Doan, Diana Schneider, Linda Schreiter, Lois Schulte, Colleen Bottcher, Carol Kreifels, Karan Baldwin, Dee Fentiman. Pep Club members took on a new look this year as new uniforms were required for everyone. Eighty-five girls, adorned in A-line skirts and blazers, proudly displayed their school spirit. thusiasm. following the Ralston game. Seniors copped top honors in the Annual Yell Contest sponsored by the Pep Club. Special committees were chosen to make posters and prepare skits for pep rallies. Many clever posters decorated the halls and Various banners were posted in the lunchroom to build en One of the highlights of the year was the Homecoming Festivities. An evening rally and bonfire was held the night before the big game. Garden of Tomorrow was the theme for the dance

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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-

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Spirit of SHS voiced by Pep Club girls. In addition to electing cheerleaders in the spring, it was also decided to elect Pep Club officers at the same time. This gave the officers more time to organize their handbook for the following year. President, Mary Gergen presided over the meetings and performed other numerous duties. Vice-President, Sandra Severs recorded the points earn- ed. Secretary-treasurer, Lois Brehm handled the correspondence and financial work of the club. The Pep Club had banners made to hang in the auditorium. Mrs. Mary Lou Pickerill made the banners with the names of the various schools in the Ak-Sar-Ben conference. The Pep Club could not have been as much of a success without the able supervision of Mrs. Miller. Through her enthusiasm, new uniforms were acquired and a new point system was adopted, which did much to boost the morale of Pep Club members. Sandra Severs points out one ofthe many posters to other officers Lois Brehm and Mary Gergen. Rocket fans show enthusiasm during district tournament games.