Syracuse High School - Rocket Yearbook (Syracuse, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1968 volume:

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Q 4 fKll5Bm.e,,,., , , , eyewear:-w - .- , A iwa mnezLElH,i:l'fAELfiiiiZs2L2it21 1 n A nurse from the Educational Service Unit No, 4 gives an eye test to Louie Wallman ' 1 vw' A ' . i i Table of Contents R OCKET Introduction 0 rganizations C Iasses lSophomores 8 luniorsl K nowledge lAcademicl E xcitement lActivitiesQ T raining lSportsl S eniors 1-7 8-27 28-35 36-47 48-59 60-71 72-92 1968 Rocket Dedication To the memory of Mr. Elvin Bassett we dedicate this '68 annual. Mr. Bassett devoted seventeen years of service to the Syracuse School District. He showed his kindness to hundreds of children, al- lowing the use of school facilities and supervising them, spending many hours of his time making change at the milk machine. He was very cooperative with the teachers, showing an intense desire to finish projects re- quested by the teachers. He had great patience and showed much understanding with many trying chil- dren. Mr. Bassett's first interest was in his family but he was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Bas- sett will live in the memory of all of us. The following resolution was adopted by the Syracuse-Dunbar School Board: The Board of Education of the Syracuse-Dunbar School desires to record its sorrow at the passing of Elvin Bassett on May 7, 1967. For 17 years he was a valued and trusted employee of the Public Schools. His skill and diligence and the unselfish- ness which enhanced these attributes made a lasting contribution to the operation of the school. To his wife and family is extended our sin- cerest sympathy, and the hope that our appreciation of his fine service may, in some measure, lighten the burden of their bereavement. 1 The Board of Education and the Administration School Board members and administration discuss education problems duing meeting. The efficiency of Syracuse High rests in the hands of the six members of the Board of Education. These men are: Ernest Staack, Paul Phillippe, Bur- ton Copenhaver, Don Anderson, Joy Watermeier, and Merlin Hill. Superintendent Craig serves as secretary for the Board of Education. Board members are continually confronted with the problem of providing outstanding faculty mem- bers for the Syracuse-Dunbar School system. The members have made every attempt to uphold the high standard of education gained at Syracuse High by providing outstanding facilities as well as a com- petent staff. All members serve without compensation for the sole purpose of providing a quality education for citizens at a reasonable cost. Increasing enrollments in the Syracuse schools mean expanded facilities as well as additional buses for transportation. These are just a few of the prob- lems confronting these civic minded men. High School Principal Mr. Rhodus and wife enjoy annual School Board dinner staged by home ec. department. Keep Syracuse High Mr. John Rhodus has served as principal of Syracuse High for 22 years. He does this important job very well, doing everything he can to make our school a better place to get an education. He also helps students to be better citizens and helps plan for their future. In addition, he is a sponsor of the Honor Society and the senior class. Mr. Rhodus holds an A.B. degree from Peru State College and an M.E. degree from the Univer- sity of Nebraska. He is active in various profes- sional and civic organizations, including American Legion, Masonic Lodge, and the Nebraska State Ed- ucation Association. Even though Mr. Rhodus is kept busy with grade transcripts and attendance reports, he is always ready to help any student with a problem. Q 3 3 9 5 l v if s y Superintendent Don Craig. running smoothly. Principal John Rhodus. Superintendent of Syracuse Schools is Mr. Don Craig. Mr. Craig has served as advisor for the past nineteen years. Although Mr. Craig holds a busy schedule as superintendent, he finds time to teach a class of geometry at the Senior High building. Mr. Craig holds a A.B. degree from Tarkio College and a M.A. degree from the University of Nebraska. His hobbies are reading, gardening and playing golf. Mr. Craig is an active member of the American Legion, Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, and V.F.W. Mr. Craig is also a member of the Ameri- can Association of School Administrators. Organizations Besides working mainly on studies, the students of SHS finds time to relax and have fun in organiza- tions. The various groups help release the tension plus the feeling of belonging and the getting ac- quainted of new friends. Band helps them become acquainted with the types of instruments and the meaning of music. The year of 1968 saw the band receive a 1 rating in the State and Plattsmouth marching contests. At the District Music Contest in Tecumseh, they also re- ceived a 1-rating. Vocal music brings out talents in students and give vocal members pleasure in performing before groups. Mixed Chorus and most of the small groups received an 1-rating at the District Music Contest. Both vocal and instrumental groups were the highest rating school out of seven participating schools. Pep Club members help support the boys during the games. Pep Club cheerleaders are selected by trial and elimination in front of the Pep Club and S- Club officers. The final selection is jointly by the Pep Club and Lettermens Club. Hard work and late hours of the annual staff have made it possible for all of the happy and some sad moments to be permanently remembered. Various organizations will help broaden the education of the students. f 1 Faculty Cheerleadersg Mrs. Otaki, Mrs. Orton, Mrs. Oestmann, Mrs. Gaucasana and Mrs. Knoll exercise lung power during Senior-Faculty game. Mmmqf W .1 fm. ::,:.::i 3,:- The enthusiastic cheerleaders and pep club Pep Club: FRONT ROW: Sue Bruns, Linda Wilkins, Brenda Clark, Lois Brehm, Janice Bruns, Janice Wellensiek, San- dra Neeman, Pam Hillman, Linda Farmer, Linda Halm, Colleen Bottcher, Sandy LaFollette, Mrs. Knoll, sponsor, June Bottcher. SECOND ROW: Sherry Hespen, Roxanne Hespen, Carol Jean Kreifels, Marie Thormahlen, Lois Petersen, Donna Meyer, Mary Koester, Diana Schneider, Kathy Halversen, Nancy Fisk, Lois Schulte, Sue Rippe, Cindi Heinke. THIRD ROW: Ann Formanack, Barbara Grie- penstroh, Annette Minderman, Connie Horns, Coranne Bryan, Debbie Nannen, Shirley Wallen, Jacki Hunzeker, Peggy Ottens, Patsy Henke, Nancy Halversen, Bonita Wen- deln. FOURTH ROW: Diana Staack, Shirley.Fisk, Nola Pep Club officers Sue Rippe, Secretaryg Dee Fentiman, Vice President: and Lois Brehm, President, pose in front of the Rockets good luck lollipop. Mohlman, Kathy Staack, Linda Pickerill, Emma Snyder, Jolene Boyes, Irene Gartner, Marcia Conradi, Joan Witte Mary Hart, Dee Fentiman, Connie Stutheit. FIFTH ROW: Debbie Kramer, Connie Royal, Nancy Bruns, Debbie Doan Sandy Martacho, Ruth Koester, Chris Phillippe, Jana Wiles, Peggy Bro, Linda Witte, Jeanne Wetz, Shirley Jacobson. SIXTH ROW: Linda Niebuhr, Jeane Wendeln, Carol Juilfs, Karen Petersen, Betty Thormahlen, Chris Holscher, Pam Neeman, Joyce Davis, Joan Brandt, Marilyn Brehm, Karen Wyatt. BACK ROW: Kathy Vrana, Naomi Beckman, Pam Wurtele, Evelyn Heebner, Bette Hallstrom, Carol Warnke, Peggy Sporhase, Jan Scheef, Lana Windhorst, Cathy Years- ley, Nadine Janssen, Donita Yearsley, Sue Mallette. r v To bolster the spirits of the Rockets is only one of the many duties of the Pep Club. There are ninety girls in it this year. Some of their duties are to make posters for the games and to sell conces- sions at the home games. The profits will be used to help build a new concession stand for the new football field. In the spring of the year the pep club officers were elected so they could prepare the handbook for the following year. President Lois Brehm presided over the meeting and performed various duties. Vice President Dee Fentimen recorded the points earned, Secretary and Treasurer Sue Rippe handled the financial correspondence and work of the pep club. The pep club sponsor, Mrs. Knoll brought out new ideas for the pep club and made it a great success. were the boosting spirits behind the boys. 1 TF Mary Koester, Marie Thormalen, Jan Bruns, Donna Meyer and Lois Peterson show spirit during tournament. s Cheerleader captain Kathy Vrana leads a yell during Falls City game. The Homecoming Dance was one of the high- lights of the year for the pep club. The night before the game an evening rally and bonfire was held. After the game with Plattsmouth everyone enjoyed a dance with the theme Dreamland . Although many girls practice with the hope of becoming a varsity cheerleader only six can be chosen. These cheerleaders are chosen in the spring of the year to give them time to organize and re- hearse yells for the following season. Each cheerleader attended a clinic at Wesleyan University. The purpose of this clinic was to enable these girls to acquire new yells and routines. The Reserve Cheerleaders elected in the fall help the Varsity Cheerleaders create more enthusiasm. E Hard-working cheerleaders support an equally Varsity Cheerleaders: FRONT ROW: Sue Bruns, Kathy Vrana, Sherry Hespen. SECOND ROW: Ann Formanack, Diane Staack. BACK ROW: Linda Niebuhr. B-Team Cheerleaders: FRONT ROW: Shirley Jacobson, Connie Stutheit, Cindi Heinke. BACK ROW: Sue Mallette, June Bottcher. hard- working S Club. Thirty-one boys make up the SHS lettermen's club. Sponsored by Mr. Wagner who is assisted by Mr. Witt the S Club is composed of boys who have lettered in any sport in the Syracuse athletic program. In February the S Club journeyed to the Civic Auditorium at Omaha to view the Golden Gloves District Finals. The eighth annual Invitational Volleyball Tournament was sponsored by the lettermen and they also sold concessions at the Class D District Bas- ketball tournament held at Syracuse and the Senior- Faculty game. 1 S-Club president, Gary Wieler, presents first place trophy to Dawson-Verson. S-Club: FRONT ROW: Mr. Wagner, sponsor, Scott Clark, Steve Meyer, Bruce Spitz, Darrel Petersen, Stan Meyer, Don Halbasch, Gary Weiler. SECOND ROW: Howard Hogancamp, Kenny Lamb, Jim Fey, Clark Gartner, Junior Steinhoff, Doug Severs, Tim Hoffman, Roger Royal. THIRD ROW: Maurice Ruge, Jim Whitehead, Danny Bruns, Larry Hill, Kenny Snyder, Jim Landwehr, Bruce Keim, Louis Wallman, Jerry Wiebusch. BACK ROW: Wayne Heather, Daryl Hopp, Jerry Carper, Gary Spicer, Dick Morrissey, Jay Van Housen, Dennis Royal, Ralph Martens. Staff overcomes insurmountable difficulties Annual Staff Editor ................. Business Manager . . . . . Copy Editors ..... . . Photography Editor . . . . . Junior Editors ..... . Photographers . . Staff Members . . . . . . Lois Brehm . . Sherry Hespen . Diana Schneider Bonita Wendlen . . . Linda Wilkins Nancy Halvorsen Bonita Wendeln . . Tim McCallum Pat Nisely . . Emma Snyder Kathy Staack Barb Griepenstroh Jolene Boyes Brenda Clark Deb Lankton Junior Editors, Bonita Wendeln and Nancy Halvorsen, sell Head photographer Tim McCallum develops pictures for yearbook Rocket crew shirts. and meets deadline. The Rocket is out to win you over was the slogan for the 1968 Rocket campaign. Six seniors, seven juniors and one sophomore make up the '68 Rocket Staff. These students were chosen by individual application and interest. Many long hours were spent in the evenings compiling the necessary information and material for the book. This year the annual staff undertook several money-making projects. The first project was sell- ing programs at football and basketball games. A soup supper was held after the Falls City football game. Early in the spring Rocket shirts were sold to the students. The '67 Rocket received an 'A' from the Na- tional School Yearbook Association. mf ., at .Q f Business Manager, Sherry Hespen, Editor, Lois Brehm, and Photography Editor, Linda Wilkins look over senior page layouts. Q.. ' , . A Q V . rr' t j rel e.. . E .f f4-N.. Staff members Brenda Clark, Deb Lankton, Diana Schneider, Jolene Boyes. Barb Griepenstroh, Emma Snyder, and Kathy Staack finish yearbook layouts. The Midwinter Concert marks the debut of TWIRLERS: Joan Brandt, Pam Neemann, Diane Staack, Ann Formanack, Drummajorette, Cindi Heinke, Kathy Vrana, Sue Bruns. EM ,, E f BAND: FRONT ROW: Roxanne Johns, Dee Fentiman, Patsy Henke, Pam Neemann. SECOND ROW: Joan Witte, Marcia Conradi. Kathy Vrana, Anita Mullis, Jerry Block, Gary Liese- meyer, Sue Rippe, Tim Hoffman, Cathy Yearsley, Carole Mor- rissey. THIRD ROW: Ken Redden, Linda Niebuhr, Linda Witte, Barbara Stubbendick, Ruth Koester, Donita Yearsley, Bruce Neeman, Brad Sporhase, Tony Meredith, Connie Horns, David Zahn, Dennis Ehmke, Phil McCallum, Lynette Hall, Gordon Wellensiek, Burce Spitz, Darrel Petersen, BACK ROW: Dana Miller, Allen Dettmer, Pat Nisely, Donn Schroeder, Debbie Kramer, Milan Brehm, B.A. Johnson, Director. new hand uniforms. Two more trophies were added to the band's collection this year, from the Plattsmouth Marching Contest and from the State Marching Contest. The band also journeyed to the King Korn Karnival and the State Fair. As a part of their summer schedule the band made trips to various centennial celebra- tions. The concert band played a courtesy concert at Plattsmouth. The new uniforma were worn for the first time at the Midwinter Concert and received many com- pliments. Many ensembles were featured on the pro- gram this year. Two of the more serious numbers were London Symphony and Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral. Some of the various ensembles are the Trom- bone Trio, Trumpet Trio, Clarinet Quartet, Brass Sextet and Sax Quartet. CLARINET QUARTET: Patsy Henke, Dee Fentiman, Roxanne Johns. Joan Witte. BAND: FRONT ROW: Karen Wyatt, Jana Wiles, Arlene John- son, Debbie Nannen, Janice Wellensiek. SECOND ROW: Shirley Jacobson. Marilyn Brehm, Diana Staack. Chris Phillippe. Lois Brehm, Bonita Wendeln, Susan Bruns, Cindi Heinke, THIRD ROW: Sandi Martacho. Tim Kreifels. Jim Niebuhr, Ruth Hogan- camp. Nadine Janssen, Joan Brandt, Shirley Wallen, Joyce I Gergen, Ann Formanack. FOURTH ROW: Jerry Carper, David Venema, Jim Gray. Janis Rippe. Karen Petersen, Jim Fey, Lois Wallen, Lois Petersen. Bob Wilhelm. Coranne Bryan, Mike Moller, Lana Engelbrecht. Nancy Halvorsen. Alan Hill. Steve Rippe. Sandi Neeman. 17 Small groups improve talented music students. WM TROMBONE TRIO: Sandra Neeman, Steve TRUMPET TRIO: Phil McCallum,Lynette Ha11,Gordon Wellensiek. Rippe, Nancy Halvorsen. l.', A S BRASS SEXTET: Sandra Neeman, Gary Liesemeyer, Diane SAX QUARTET: Tim Kriefels, Lois Brehm, Joyce Gergen Staack, Darrel Petersen, Bruce Spitz, Lois Petersen, Ann Formanack. 18 A trained staff assists students in the library. '-Jw .1-q ,Spf ' ef A . .. if af as ,. .: lyif, 'K U J' riff. 15 i:4'9k LIBRARY STAFF: FRONT ROW: Nancy Fisk, Kathy Halvor- sen, Colleen Boettcher. SECOND ROW: Linda Farmer, Jeanne Wetz, Jan Scheef, Linda Halm. THIRD ROW: Judy Werner, Students assist Librarian Mrs. Margret Mas- ters in the circulation of books and in preparing them for use at the Dunbar schools, the Junior High and Senior High at Syracuse. Five student assistant Librarians and a sponsor attended the State Convention at Millard. The student staff belongs to the Nebraska Association of Student Library Assistants, they keep the Library doors open from eight in the morning until four in the afternoon and meet every Monday at twelve under the leadership of President Nancy Fisk and Secre- tary and Treasurer Colleen Boettcher. Each member of the staff receives a pin for one year of work in the Library and a bar for each ad- ditional year. Their goal is to serve students and faculty and make the Library a better place for study. LZ: lillllumff Jana Wiles, Coranne Bryan, Peggy Bro, Lois Schulte, Pam Hill- man. BACK ROW: Bruce Bogard, Don Halbasch, and Dennis Vodicka. .w ...amy awww. President, Nancy Fisk and Colleen Boettcher as Secretary and Treasurer lead the new library staff. Future Farmers of America learn a vocation FFA: FRONT ROW: Roger Royal, Daryl Hopp, Jerry Wiebusch, Steve Rippe, Gary Keunning, Gary Liesemeyer. SECOND ROW: Jim Whitehead. Donn Schroeder, Randy Crownover, Dennis Royal, Bob Wilhelm, Leonard Isaacs. THIRD ROW: Larry Edgar. Lynn Pickerill, Brian Baker, Dale Henke, Roger Bond, Keith Liesemeyer, Keith Juilfs. FOURTH ROW: Carl Wellensiek. Joe Wirth. Rick Bruns. Wayne Meyer, Milan Brehm, Clark Gartner, Bob Harms. FIFTH ROW: Keith Kimball, Curt Kimball, John Clark, Dennis Koester, Danny Schutz. Don Halbasch, Wayne Heather. SIXTH ROW: Howard Hogancamp. Lynn Schomerus. Kenny Lamb, Danny Bruns. Dean Roos, Dennis Knickman, Gene Stubbendick, Bob Engelbrecht. ef rfv. G 'H ,f' 4. v -N M, O r L if-I i l . ' 4 as , 5 T' W. l 5 FFA OFFICERS: Roger Royal. Daryl Hopp. Jerry Wiebusch. Steve Rippe, Gary Keunning. Gary Liesemeyer. The Future Farmers of America completed a third busy year. One of their busiest days was March 16th when they washed cars during the day and held a chili supper in the evening. In honor of FFA Week the officers presented a demonstration to the student body on the proper procedure for a business meeting. Several boys, accompanied by Mr. Benson, journeyed to the National Convention at Kansas City. Gary Kuenning and Kenny Lamb were chosen to be delegates to the State Convention held in Lincoln. Roger Royal received the State Farmer Award. This award is based on leadership activities and projects and is presented by the State FFA Associ- ation to only two per cent of the boys in the state. Steve Rippe and Donn Schroeder played in the Hon- or Band at the State Convention. The year ended with a banquet. Honor Society at the head of their classes. N Honor Society members: FIRST ROW: Debbie Nannen, Steve Rippe, Shirley Jacobson, Ann Formanack. SECOND ROW: Lois Peterson, Janice Wellensiek, Roxanne Johns, Tim Hoffman, Connie Stutheit, Steve Meyer. THIRD ROW: Sandra Neeman, Diana Schneider, Lois Brehm, Nancy Fisk, Jean Doan, Advisor, Mr. Rhodus. FOURTH ROW: Donna Meyer, Sue Rippe, Patsy Henke, Dee Fentiman, Pam Wurtele. The National Honor Society, whose members are selected on the basis of leadership, service, scholarship and character, consists of an excep- tional group of juniors and seniors, selected by a faculty committee. A source of income for the group was selling paperback books to the students during the noon hour. Many types of literature were provided. Thirteen new members were inducted into the Honor Society this spring during a candle-lighting ceremony held before the student body. Qualifica- tions and requirements for being a member were explained by the officers. The officers of the group are President, Lois Petersen, Vice-President, Rosanne Johns, Secre- tary, Janice Wellensiekg Treasurer, Steve Meyer. Principal John Rhodus sponsors the group. dl I Donna Meyer and Debbie Nannen look through Honor So- ciety book display. Countdown keeps the Student Body informed. L' nt e Q 1' 3 ,Q at . K ' X 1 S J V555-V -My 'ff:f:.f24ji: , t't' i fi? - E. , it A V-'elf 1' 5 . 1 Bruce Borgard, Carol Kreifels, Sue Mallette, Irene Gartner, Connie Stutheit, and Dee Fentiman add finishing touches to Countdown before press time. An inexperienced staff learned the ropes of pub- lishing a not so regular newspaper under the patient direction for the faculty sponsor, Mrs. Orton. The Countdown was the result of many hectic days spent preparing it. Student artists were drafted to create imagi- native cartoons while young writers, talents were sorely tested as they penned out features and news articles. Typists helped with the creative aspects of the newspaper as well as punching out words on A the keyboard. On October 20th, a few of the Countdown staff members attended a Journalism Clinic at the ,W eyyei ., sy University of Nebraska. Professors of Journalism il'Y 'si' I at the University gave numerous lectures on ways to 5 x improve a school newspaper. . ei e Co-editors of the Countdown, are Ann For- . manack and Diana Schneider. The whole staff put in .yer 1 I t 1 . , i a hard year's work, but the satisfaction of doing a good job overshadowed the difficulties. i i f It Q- fi C0-editors Ann Formanack and Diana Schneider go over layout with Advisor, Mrs. Marlene Orton. FTA keeps busy planning the annual carnival. Bob Englebrecht displays championship form in Hula Hoop competition during FTA Carnival. The FTA, Future Teachers of America began their fourth year by showing their approximate membership of 25 students. Their sponsor this year was Mrs. Marlene Orton. She was helped by Mrs. Barbara Otaki. Their officers this year were Presi- dent Steve Meyer, Vice President Debbie Nannen, Secretary Mary Koester and Treasurer Annette Minderman. The highlight of the year for the FTA was the planning and completion of the carnival. The theme for the carnival was 'Psychedelic Scenef, King and Queen of the carnival were Scott Clark and Susy Rippe. Students enjoyed watching the pie eating con- test, which was won by Bill Davis and the hula-hoop contest won by Bob Englebrecht. The highlight of the booths was 'fthe trip. The door prize, an instant hippe outfit won by Bruce Roberts. i f g Rav FTA members enjoy antics during Christmas party. Many SHS students make vocal music a MIXED CHORUS: FRONT ROW: Karen Petersen, Lois Schulte, Jeanne Wetz, Peggy Sporhase, Paul Philburn, Gary Liesemeyer, Ralph Martins, Carl Wellensiek, Junior Steinhoff. SECOND ROW: Linda Wilkins, Sue Rippe, Debbie Nan nen. Jacki Hunzeker, Bob Bossung, Don Beckman. Phil Oelke, Bruce Spitz, Scott Clark. BACK ROW: Coranne Bryan Lois Petersen. Lois Brehm. Cindi Heinke, Naomi Beckman, Tim Kriefles, Larry Hill, Jerry Carper, Steve Rippe Howard Hogancamp. GIRLS GLEE: FRONT ROW: Mrs, Oestmann. Director, Kathy Hansen. Nancy Halvorsen. Sue Rippe. Peg Sporhase, Jeanne Wetz, Brenda Clark. Lois Petersen, Ruth Koester. Debbie Isaacs, Judy Schwartzman. Betty Block. Linda Witte. Kathy Halvorsen. SECOND ROW: Lois Brehm. Accom- panist, Bonita Wendeln, Naomi Beckman, Jean Hansen. Cindi Heinke. Barbara Gripenstroh, Shirley Wallen, Marcia Boettcher, Sherry Hespen, Shirley Jacobson, Sandra Neeman, part of their busy academic schedules. MIXED CHORUS: FRONT ROW: Stan Meyer. Bruce Roberts, Linda Witte, Peggy Bro, Debbie Doan, Marie Thormah- len, Dee Fentiman, Patsy Henke, Mrs. Oestmann. SECOND ROW: Jay VanHousen, John Lenker, Larry Edgar, Janice Wellensiek, Pam Hillman, Sandi Neeman, Ann Formanack, Joyce Davis, Bette Hallstrom. BACK ROW: Tim Jones, Darrel Petersen, Marilyn Brehm, Peggy Ottens, Arlene Johnson, Diana Staack. Shirley Wallen, Shirley Jacobson, Kathy Halvorsen. BOYS GLEEQ FRONT ROW: Ralph Martens, Darrel Peter' sen, Larry Edgar, Paul Philburn, Fritz, Steinhoff, Gordon Wellensiek. Carl Wellensiek, Alan Kepler, Gary Kraenow, Mrs. Oestmann, sponsor. SECOND ROW: David Zahn. Rick Bruns, Steve Rippe, Bob Bossung, Bruce Brogard, Tim Jones, Scott Clark, Don Beckman, Lois Brehm, accom panist. BACK ROW: Jim Jourdan, Phil Oelke, Jerry Wie busch, Bruce Spitz, Stan Meyer, Jerry Carper, Bruce Rob erts, Jay Vanllousen. Vocal music groups under the direction Boys quartet members Steve Rippe, Darrel Petersen, Bruce Spitz, and Larry Edgar rehearse for the District Music Contest. Larry Edgar, Darrel Petersen, and Steve Rippe auditioned and were selected to attend the State Music Clinic at Sidney. They attended special vocal sessions and participated in a concert given at the close of the clinic. The Mixed Chorus is composed of many talented SHS students. This organization, is the largest vocal group. Girls Glee and Boys Glee are the other large groups. They presented a fall concert, a Christmas program, a spring concert and attended the District Contest. The mixed chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Oestmann, performed several times during the year. of Mrs. Oestmann present programs. Smaller vocal groups include Boys Octet, Girls Sextet, Girls Octet, Mixed Octet, Madrigals and Classics. These groups were composed of students from the various classes. Select students from these groups and the Mixed Chorus attended the Ak-San- Ben Conference Clinic at Millard. These groups sang for local programs and special functions throughout the year. Practice sessions were held before and after school. Mrs. Oestmann directs the Girls Glee during the Christmas program. Brass Sextet performs at the Christmas program T13 H., ,vi Classes Each year of high school is filled with memor- able events. Sophomores began the year with a dance to get acquainted with the upperclassmen. This class has proven to be the biggest class so far in SHS. The newcomers were promptly initiated into the hectic life of their first year of high school. This includes the confusion of ordering class rings and the new- ness of class dues. Storing their sophomore memories the class of '69 moves on to their junior year. Proudly wearing their class rings, the juniors launch into the sell- ing of magazines, to earn money for the Junior- Senior Prom. The Prom being the most important event of the year, must be carefully planned to the most minute detail. Juniors once again took second place in the class yell contest. Sophomores took first and Seniors took third. A student council was new to SHS and one of their activities was grubby day for the whole school. Even though it may be maddening sometimes, students of SHS will never forget their years of high school. Sophomores complete first year of senior high Sock it to me-asked Sophomore cheerleader Bob Wilhelm in a deep confused voice as his en- thusiastic fellow classmen showing great spirit out yelled upper classmen to win the annual yell contest. This vigorous class started their busy first year at the Senior High by holding a dance, which gave the students a good opportunity to become acquainted with their classmates. Choosing three styles of class rings was handled by the officers, with the final decision being made by all class members. .fr 'Q ' 3 :va Q it A ,E we 3 if if li Q :QQ ' if jg ieir qi -v J 1. 3 if sr K in W 3- mme. - , f f . - , 'fiyyfgy ':5.,zg:,,..- his , -fi? in K s . es' .gw::':--H-a:. za, - .4 ggsaf' , , . ' Y , ee: f cf U5 ',:.f, N ,, 'sffgfgzz ,V Jr 1 4 jyg -:Hari K .r - if ms. W , V- is WE. S is.i ., , 'ar is , -, , f . 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'SP 'K Q 1 X Sr' x g fe Karen Wyatt Cathy Yearsley Donita Yearsley David Zahn ii Lee Ray Dennis Rinne Shirley Ropers Connie Royal Jan Scheef Lyle Scheinost Bill Schulte Judy Schwartman Ken Snyder Brad Sporhase Peggy Sporhase Betty Thormahlen Bob Thummel Dennis Venema Steve Vodicka Linda Volker Louis Wallman Carol Warnke Gordon Wellensiek Karl Wellensiek Jeanie Wendeln Jerry Werner Judy Werner Jeanne Wetz Jana Wiles Bob Wilhelm Lana Windhorst Joe Wirth Linda Witte Tim Wurtele The planning of the prom keeps luniors busy. Jumor class officers: Kent Windhorst, Treasurerg Gene Stub- bendlck, Presidentg Gary Kuenning, Vice-Presidentg Connie Stutheit, Secretary. Dennis Baker Naomi Beckman Jim Boardman Jolene Boyes Bill Bossung Bob Bray Danny Bruns Coranne Bryan Marcia Conradi Bob Engelbrecht Dee Fentiman Jim Fey Shirley Fisk Ann Formamack Clark Gartner Irene Gartner Barb Griepenstroh Nancy Halvorsen Kathy Hansen Bob Harms Mary Hart Cindi Heinke Patsy Henke David Henry Day by day the number of magazine sales went higher and higher as the Junior class pushed ahead to top last years sales. Winning top salesmen Joan Witte received a hairdryer for her efforts while Doug Severs ob- tained the longest distant subscription in California received a transistor radio. Linda Pickeri1l's name was drawn to win the ten dollar check offered. .W L. -ng. 1 1 i t 5 ., H. was :'i ' I 1 A... A .L,. 9 e r' yssa H in S' 'H , .,,,ii'. B 5-4: ' I .ef Q ,1 , ., f i 'S i., ., X, Q yW yy .:,l V- Q! . 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Q, 1 .,- EV J- fs x ' fs' ' ,ff Rodney Hespen Roxanne Hespen Tim Hoffman Connie Horns J acki Hunzeker Shirley Jacobson Arlene Johnson Clint Johnson Keith Kimbell Dennis Knickman Lyle Koch Dennis Koester Carol Kreifels Gary Kuenning Kenny Lamb Jerry Lewis Gary Liesemeyer Sue Mallette Tim McCallum Tony Meredith Dean Meyer Annette Minderman Nola Mohlman Gary Mohr Deb Nannen Linda Niebuhr Peggy Ottens Linda Pickerill Dianna Pummel Ken Redden Nelson Rodaway Dean Roos Dennis Royal Danny Schutz Doug Severs Emma Snyder Gary Spicer Diana Staack Kathy Staack Junior Steinhoff Gene Stubbendick Connie Stutheit Roger Tritsch Jay VanHousen Dennis Vodicka Diann Vodicka Jerry Vollertsen Shirley Wallen Bonita Wendeln Tim West Kent Windhorst Carol Wirth Joan Witte Pam Wurtele Cliff Zeiger Juniors strain vocal chords in Yell Contest. ,iw -- 2 x 4 E iw 4 is i'f -5' fl ip, X ' hil t? .qx Q Q X 3 .Ea 1 W jg AK , .... V - fi .,': Q QV, '-:. . ,, W T i -fi? ET.. , ff i + ,-Q? i., V We 9 igr Ji M E ' as a r . ' ' 1 f ' , .. in W . y .A J 2? f Marg egg ,gag gg'w T 4' k Q W .jL'tQf '37 yfLf 'r-f...!-If ai ' -2'll:+f-1s 5 -' , i, 2 ,gf H if ,gzz jf f ? . .e-- --:iV. - , , ,- r , -' W 1 i. 5, :-- f. '--' ., ' i Q , ,r-aEe w if h 1 are-W- y Excitement and enthusiasm best describes the Jimior class as they prepared for the Junior-Senior Prom, this year Evening in Paris was the theme. The arrival of the class rings and the second place finish in the yell contest were the other highlights of the year. Serving as sponsors for the class were Mrs. McClane,A Mr. Benson and Mr. Dean. Knowledge SHS held to a fairly steady routine this year Only a few teachers found themselves in a different room. Several new teachers appeared on the scene, Mr. Ziegler, Mrs. Knoll, Mr. Slattery, and Mrs. Oestmann. Classes were also taught by student teachers throughout the year. This was the first time the band received a student teacher. A student council was put in motion this year. One of their first functions was to get salt and pepper shakers back on the cafeteria tables. They also con- vinced the administration to give the students one more chance with straws. Seniors awoke all sleepy students while giving a play in English class entitled Emperor Joe . Students made their own costumes and also a large amount of noise. Several films were presented to the Senior government class advising against teen-age mar- riages. Students showed a great interest in the subject. One of the more interesting assembly programs to be held during the year was the March of Dimes program. A film about the MOD movement was shown to the student body and Stuart Lantz, a Uni- versity of Nebraska athlete, held a question and answer session. A Dept. of Education media specialist speaks to teachers during teachers meetings prior to opening day of school. U Ng 9 X -...qqsi ,Wiz ,Q ...J '1 Boys become skillful in Shop and Vo. Ag. Mr. Lawrence instructs Dennis Vodicka in shop class. Completing his third year as a Vocational Agri- culture instructor at SHS is Mr. Donavon Benson. The classes that are offered to the junior and sen- ior boys are ag. business, ag. mechanics, life sci- ence and farm management. Mr. Benson is kept busy by teaching night classes of young future farmers and he also has several classes of tractor maintenance. Mr. Benson is the sponsor of the Future Farmers of America. He also enjoys having the job of being one of the sponsors of the junior class. Mr. Benson holds a B.S. from the University of Nebraska and is now doing graduate work there. Acting in his first year as part time Junior High Principal is Mr. Vaughn Lawrence. He also teaches five classes of shop. His pupils learn mechanical drawing, wood working, hand and power tool skill, carpentry, and advanced blueprint reading. Mr. Lawrence is the eighth-grade basketball coach and head coach in track. Mr. Lawrence has a B.A. degree from Wayne State Teachers College and he is now working on his masters degree at the University of Nebraska. Mr. Benson explains ignition system to Bob Harms. Students learn the proper financial practices. Associated with advanced business courses at SHS is Mr. Charles Pickering. Mr. Pickering has spent ten years at SHS teach- ing office practice, business machines, and short- hand to the senior girls. Another class Mr. Picker- ing teaches is bookkeeping, which is for juniors. Bookkeeping explains the use of journals and the keeping of records. Mr. Pickering has been the Rocket advisor for the past ten years. Mr. Pickering is also another one of those brave people who struggle the early morning hours driving the school bus. Mr. Pickering received his Bachelors at Peru State Teachers College. He is an active member in the Lions Club, Syracuse rescue squad, and served on the City Council. Mrs. Otaki shows Nola Mohlman example of a 1040 Income Tax return. Mr. Pickering lends a helping hand to Marie Thormahlen Mrs. Barbara Otaki has completed her second year at Syracuse High School. Mrs. Otaki instructs beginning typing and consumers economics. Begin- ning typing is offered to sophomores and to some juniors to prepare them for the more advanced principle and common business practices that will advance their knowledge for the future ahead. Mrs. Otaki is also a sponsor of FTA to help students get a better look on the future of teaching. And with all her activities she still finds time to help with the school newspaper. Mrs. Otaki is a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a B.S. degree. Students expand their knowledges in Sciences. This has been his second year on the faculty staff of SHS for Mr. Dennis Dean. Mr. Dean has a full schedule by teaching algebra I, biology, physics and two classes of chemistry. The biology classes study the basic source in the study of matter and energy. Chemistry students are concerned mainly with the chemical make up of substances. Mr. Deen also struggles the early morning hours and late after school hours by being a full-time bus driver. In his spare time Mr. Deen is also a junior class sponsor. Mr. Deen is a graduate of Chadron State Teach- ers College where he received his B.S. degree. Mr. Wagner has a friendly conversation with Mrs. Brehlm. Mr. Deen helps Dennis Koester in chemistry class. This is the thirteenth year for Mr. Ron Wagner as coach and athletic director at SHS. Mr. Wagner is head football coach and golf coach. He serves as sponsor of the Syracuse Letter Club. This year the S-Club sponsored the volleyball tournament. Mr. Wagner also coaches intramural basketball at the junior high building. Mr. Wagner also teaches a class of biology. His humor added to the class, helps break the mo- notony of the day. Mr. Wagner holds a B.S. degree from Peru State Teachers College. He is a member of the American Legion, 40 and 8, Nebraska Coaches As- sociation, and Golf Pro's. His hobbies include play- ing golf, hunting, and fishing. Mathematics is a stimulant to young minds. Mr. McPherson explains how to solve an algebra problem. Completing his sixth year on the Syracuse high faculty is Mr. Roger Witt. Mr. Witt teaches several classes of drivers education which is a course of- fered to sophomores. In this course students are taught the proper way to handle a car and certain essential safety measures. Last summer was the first drivers education course given to students outside of school. Mr. Witt has served for three years as head basketball coach. He is also an assistant football coach. Besides these activities, he teaches physical education classes at junior high. Mr. Witt also acts as a Senior class sponsor. Mr. Witt is a graduate of Peru State Teachers College where he received his B.S. degree. Skilled in the field of advanced mathematics is Mr. David McPherson. He teaches geometry, alge- bra III, and trigonometry. Geometry is the study of reclilinear figures and circles. Students also learn logical thinking. In algebra III students learn to work polynomials, fractions, linear and quadratic equations. Trig deals with right triangles, cosine, and sine laws, and circular functions. Mr. McPherson received his B.A. degree from Cotner College and his Masters degree from the University of Nebraska. He was superintendent at Syracuse for seven years and has taught for the past twenty-six years. Each year he sponsors the National Math Contest which is given to students with a 1-average in advanced algebra or trig. Mr. McPherson is also County Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Witt explains the stopping distances of an auto to Debbie Kramer and Nancy Bruns. English is the basic foundation for all subjects. X39-.af English teacher, Mrs. Orton, uses overhead projector as an aid in teaching English. One of the new teachers this year is Mrs. Sally Knoll. Mrs: Knoll teaches English and Speech. Class members read many different and fascinating novels by various authors. As part of her role as speech director, Mrs. Knoll puts many hours of work into directing the school plays. One of them was the all- school play, 'iOur Town , where shoe showed the importance of pantomime and imagination. Mrs. Knoll is also a Pep Club sponsor and has given a lot of help to the officers and pep club. Mrs. Knoll is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, where she received her Bachelor of Sci- ence. Her hobbies include all sorts of sports. Mrs. Marlene Orton has been a part of SHS faculty for five years. She also serves as faculty sponsor for the FTA and school newspaper. A member of both the National and Nebraska Council of Teachers of English, she received her B.A. degree from Wesleyan. She is now completing work towards her degree at the University of Ne- braska. Mrs. Ortan claims membership in Delta Kappa Gamma and Beta Sigma Phi. Mrs. Orton teaches all three Senior English classes and one junior class. Mrs. Orton was the one who introduced project English to Syracuse. In project English the history and development of drama, poetry, and novels are stressed. Many speech students are aided by Mrs. Knoll. Guidance is given in vocations and home living At the head of the homemaking department is Mrs. Marion Harms. Mrs. Harms is kept busy teaching two classes of freshmen and juniors and a class of seniors. They learn about future life, cloth- ing, home management, social behavior, and child care. The junior girls took a trip to Lincoln to select their material for a school outfit and presented an Easter Tea for the mothers, modeling their Easter outfits. The seniors Had a Christmas Faculty Tea and a supper for the FFA boys. Mrs. Harms has been on the Syracuse faculty for twelve years. She received a B.S. degree from the University of Nebraska. Her hobbies are knit- ting, sewing, cooking, and raising flowers. 1-ar mx his ' -5 ' . V705-K M?4!vfa Mr. Slattery serves as guidance counselor. - 4 In the Junior Home Ec. class Mrs. Harms demonstrated how to make dinner rolls. The position of guidance counselor is filled by Mr. Wallace Slattery. Mr. Slattery is a graduate of Colorado State College where he received his B.A. degree. It was through his aid that SHS students were able to obtain the information they needed about colleges. This helped many decide which col- lege to attend. Students were also supplied with in- formation on the vocation of their choice. Mr. Slat- tery showed much patience in talking with every student. In addition to his job as a counselor, Mr. Slattery teaches a class of government and is a sophomore class sponsor. His government class drew up the constitution for the Student Council. Mr. Slattery's hobbies include hunting, guns, photography, and working with pedigree dogs and cats. Government is a vital part of American Life. Teaching her third year at SHS is Mrs. Laura McClain. Mrs. McClain is kept busy by teaching three classes of Sophomore English and first and second courses of German. In these classes she is always trying to correct her students on the proper usage of the language and correct pronunciation is stressed at all times. The Syracuse junior class has Mrs. McClain as one of their class sponsors. She helped guide the group through the busy time of magazine sales and helped keep order during the hectic class meeting. Some of Mrs. McClain's hobbies are knitting and reading. She received her B.A. degree at Doane College and is doing graduate work at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Mr. Zeigler explains Communism and Nazism. Mrs. McClain types one of her many tests. Mr. Richard Ziegler is one of the new additions to SHS history department. Although a graduate of Doane College, he also attended Florida State and the University of Nebraska. Before student teaching at Beatrice, Nebraska, Mr. Ziegler served for a time in the United States Army Security Agency. Mr. Ziegler has a tight schedule with his two classes of American Government and one of junior English besides his coaching obligations. He coached the reserve basketball team through a fine season and also took on the responsibility of directing the girls' volleyball team. The junior high claimed Mr. Ziegler as its football coach this year. In his few spare moments, Mr. Ziegler enjoys his two hobbies, one being bowling and other is watching TV. Music plays important part in school curriculum. Mr. Johnson directs a group of students at Open House for the parents. Completing her first year at SHS as vocal in- structor is Mrs. Mary Ellen Oestmann. She directs the large mixed chorus, the boys glee and girls glee. She also had many small groups. These small groups were trial groups and from these she selected groups and individuals for contest. She also has several classes at the Junior High. One of her ideas was to join parts of the Junior High mixed chorus with the Senior High mixed chorus to help strengthen the weak spots. Some of Mrs. Oestmann's other activities in- cluded giving oboe, violin and bassoon lessons. This sometimes required her to come early in the morn- ing and also after school. Mrs. Oestmann received a Bachelorls degree of fine arts in education. Some of her hobbies are playing the oboe and English horn in symphonies. She also enjoys interior decorating, knitting and horse back riding. In his sixteenth year as band director at SHS is Mr. B.A. Johnson. Mr. Johnson has spent many hours in teaching beginners at both Syracuse and Dunbar. He conducts the cadet band at the Junior High and Varsity band at Senior High. The annual Baton Clinic is one of his many projects along with the annual May Dance which is sponsored by the band mothers. Mr. Johnson worked with band mem- bers and band mothers in the campaign for new uni- forms. Seven thousand dollars was raised in order to purchase these new uniforms. They arrived early in January and consist of green pants, blazer, and overlay for marching. Mrs. Oestmann directs the girls glee at the Christmas Vocal Concert. Library is a source of reference for history. This year Mr. K. Appleget completed his fifth year at Syracuse High School. His schedule includes three classes in American History and two dealing in World History. In the second semester he offers a course in anthropology, oceanography, and arche- ology. These are designed to give students an under- standing of the career opportunities connected with the fields. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Appleget holds the position of assistant varsity football coach. Mr. Appleget received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Hasting College. At the present time he is doing graduate work at the University of Ne- braska. He enjoys collecting old Japanese swords as a hobby. Mr. Appleget explains an economic problem in one of his his- tory classes. Completing her fourteenth year of keeping the library in order and running smoothly is Mrs. Mar- garet Masters. She has added many new visual aids such as a small projector and there is also a large tape recorder. This is used often by students of the speech classes. While Mrs. Masters is doing things at the junior high library, she has many librarians at the senior high who keep the library running ef- ficiently. Mrs. Masters is there to help advise stu- dents in picking their topics for such things such as term papers and small reports. She is also one of the sophomore class sponsors. Mrs. Masters received her B.S. and E.O.M. from the University of Nebraska. Her hobbies are reading and working to improve the library. Shirley Lutjemeyer gets assistance from Mrs. Masters. SHS couIdn't survive without cooks and janitors. Chief janitor Mr. Joyce Schutz has the responsibility for main- tenance of both elementary and senior high buildings in the Syracuse school system. Mr. Schutz is also aided by his wife. Head cook Mrs. Herman Wilkens serves second helpings to ac- tive students at SHS. Mrs. Wilkens is completing her third year as head cook. 48 Excitement Excitement and fun rises in the very busy school schedule as many activities come and go. These not only entertain but educate the students in many fields such as Music, Drama, and Formal dances. A new style of drama came to Syracuse High School this year as the first all-school play Our Town was presented to the community using benches, tables, chairs, and ladders as the only form of props and scenery was excluded. Appearing in the early spring was another all-school play the classical comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. Requiring a more formal atmosphere over the Syracuse School was the annual dances. At the start of the year the Sophomores dance, the Homecoming dance, the Christmas Ball, the FFA Sweetheart dance and the May dance. One of the more impor- tant dances of the year was the Jr.-Sr. Prom this year Evening in Paris. The student who contributes wholeheartedly to these activities improves himself and his school. He is shown appreciation from the school body for his leadership in these sports and activities by Hon- ors Night which puts a final closing on a good year. A victory over Plattsmouth Blue Devils made l l HOMECOMING ROYALTY: Larry Hill, Gary Spicer, Gary bearers Don Aden, Merri Jo Johnson, Sherry Hespen, Linda Weiler, King Jerry Weibusch, Queen Kathy Vrana, crown- Neibuhr, Marilyn Brehm. CROWN BEARERS: Merri Jo Johnson and Don Aden. .0 Students danced in the misty world of Dream- land , waiting for the magic moment when a royal couple would claim their throne. Mistress of cere- monies, Lois Brehm, held the dancers attention as she announced the selection of Kathy Vrana and Jerry Wiebusch as 67 Homecoming Queen and King. Sharing the spotlight were senior attendants Sherry Hespen and Gary Wieler. Linda Niebuhr and Gary Spicer served as Junior attendants while Sophomore attendants Marilyn Brehm and Larry Hill, completed the royalty. Crown bearers were Merri Jo Johnson and Don Aden. Supplying the music was the combo, Beethoven's Fifth. The parent sponsors at the dance were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hespen, Mr. and Mrs. Don Vrana, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wieler. Rocket Homecoming festivities complete. Candidates for Homecoming Royalty Sherry Hespen and Kathy Vrana. Homecoming festivities were given a roaring start with a bonfire pep rally Thursday night before the big game. Coach Wagner and the varsity captains added their cries for a Plattsmouth defeat to the turmoil. And summing up the devotion of students to their team, the cheerleaders recited a poem en- titled t'We love you Rockets. In conclusion, a Plattsmouth dummy was hurled into the fire to secure a victory. The next night, October 20, the Rockets found themselves slugging it out against the determined Blue Devils. The game ended happily for SHS fans with a score of 26-13 in favor of the green and white. Lois Brehm announcing Homecoming Royalty. Gary Weiler and Jerry Wiebusch give pep talk at evening rally prior to Homecoming. SHS celebrates the season to be jolIy. -qi CHRISTMAS ROYALTY: Second Attendant, Jerry Wiebuschg Weilerg Queen, Sherry Hespen, First Attendant, Roxanne Johnsg First Attendant, Steve Meyerg Santa, Wayne Heather, King, Gary Second Attendant, Kathy Vrana. Christmas vacation started off with a bang this year with the Christmas Dance on December 22. The senior class decorated the stage with snowflakes and mistletoe to fill the dancers with the holiday spirit. A throne set on clouds of snow awaited the royalty to be crowned that night. The dancing ended when Santa Claus dropped in to supervise the coronation. Queen Sherry Hes- pen and King Gary Weiler ascended the throne to receive their crowns of mistletoe and holly. At- tendants Roxanne Johns, Steve Meyer, Kathy Vrana, and Jerry Wiebusch, were selected by popular vote from the senior class, took their places of honor next to the royal couple. The H7 Legends supplied the music. Santa enjoys dancing with Mrs. Robert Weiler after coronation. Future Farmers of America take up dancing. FFA DANCE ROYALTY: Roger Royal, Marilyn Brehm, Queen Connie Stutheit, Jerry Wiebusch, Kathy Johns, Steve Rippe The third annual FFA Sweetheart Dance was held March 22 in the Senior High Auditorium. Con- nie Stutheit was crowned FFA Sweetheart and Mari- lyn Brehm and Kathy Johns were her sophomore at- tendants. Jerry Wiebusch, Roger Royal, and Steve Rippe were the official escorts. Being a sophomore or a junior whose parents are engaged or have been engaged in farming were the qualifications for the candidates. Connie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Stutheit, was presented with a spray of red roses and the official FFA Sweetheart necklace. Students enjoyed dancing to the music of Exit and the Way-Outs. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kuenning, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Watermeier and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Henke sponsored the event. Couples enjoy dancing at the FFA Dance Those students attending the Junior-Senior Prom Royalty: Gary Weiler, Steve Meyer, King, Jerry Weibuschg Queen Kathy Vranag Sherry Hespen and Roxanne Johns. Juniors put final touches on scenery. Evening In Paris was the theme of the 1968 Jr. Sr. Prom. This is the third Prom held at the Senior High School and took place on May 4, 1968. Laugh In was protrayed by the waiters and waitresses as entertainment, with their own original jokes. These waiters and waitresses were chosen by popular vote of the Junior class and were June Bot- tcher, Lynette Hall, Marilyn Brehm, Kathern Johns and Joan Brandt. Jerry Carper, Larry Hill, Bob Wilhelm, Bill Schulte and Kenny Snyder. Mistress of ceremonies Connie Stutheit an- nounced the Prom Royalty. Prom enjoyed An Evening in Paris. King Jerry Wiebusch and Queen Kathy Vrana were crowned under the Eiffel Tower. Their first attendants were Steve Meyer and Sherry Hespen and second attendants were Gary Wieler and Roxanne Johns. The Junior class worked very hard Friday eve- ning preparing for the prom. Saturday morning was spent making final touches. The decor of the evening was made up of silver stars in a background of deep blue sky. The Eiffel Tower set the scene for an evening of dancing. Mu- sic was provided by the Cheverons. A sidewalk Cafe was also set up where punch and cookies were served. Mr. Benson and Patsy Henke decorate Eiffel Tower for the Jr.-Sr. Prom. Naomi Beckman and Connie Stutheit place wall decorations in preparations for prom. Gary Spicer, Ann Formanack and Linda Niebuhr take a last look at the chef that appeared in the sidewalk scene. Seven Legends add zip to the May Dance. I Royalty were Pam Neeman, Marilyn Brehm, Ann Formanack, Diana Staack, Roxanne Johns, Queen Sue Rippe, King Steve Rippe, Bruce Spitz, Tim Hoffman, Jim Fey, Jerry Carper and Phil McCallum. Crown Bearers were David Stubbendick, Patty Morrissey and Don Janssen Band Mothers kicked off the Spring Season with the annual May Dance, held Friday, April 26, 1968 at Elms Ballroom. 7 Legends broke out with a mu- sical rhythm as the royalty wrapped the traditional May Pole. Mrs. Gladys Vrana announced the chosen roy- alty. Steve and Sue Rippe were chosen King and Queen of the festivity. Their attendants were : Sen- iors: Roxanne Johns and Bruce Spitzg Juniors: Di- ana Staack, Tim Hoffman, Ann Formanack and Jim Fey, Sophomores: Pam Neeman, Phil McCallum, Marilyn Brehm and Jerry Carperg Freshmen: Janis Rippe, Alan Hill, Carol Morrissey and Jerry Block. Crown Bearers were David Stubbendick, Patty Mor- , rissey and Don Janssen. Only members of band were eligible for the royalty, which was selected by a popular vote of all band members. Money received from this festivity goes to sup- port the Band Uniform Fund. Twins Steve and Sue Rippe were announced by Mistress of Ceremonies Mrs. Vrana. Awards are presented for outstanding work. Approximately 250 students were honored for their outstanding achievements at the Annual Hon- ors Night held at the High School Auditorium on May 9. Diana Schneider was honored as the outstanding member of the COUNTDOWN staff. The selection was made by members of the staff and the advisors. Diana also received a desk pen set for her contribu- tions to the FTA. Mrs. Don Vrana, Band Mothers President, pre- sented the Arion Award to Bruce Spitz in recogni- tion of his musical abilities. Jerry Weibusch was named Track and Field Captain for the 1968 squad, during a presentation by Coach Lawrence. Weibusch was elected by a vote of the squad members. High school principal, Mr. Rhodus handled the presentation of attendance awards and introduced members of the Honor Society. Approximately 325 were in attendance at the event. Bruce Spitz receives the Arion Award from Mrs. Vrana. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Davis congratulate daughter, Joyce, for winning the Campbell-Emerson Oratorical Contest. Entering the event has become a family tradition. l N Y .. MJ? are K l COUNTDOWN Advisors, Mrs. Orton and Mrs. Otaki, present gift to Co-Editor, Diana Schneider. All-school plays give everyone in SHS an Stan Meyer acts as the narrator in ttOur Townl, Wayne Heather leads the church choir in song. SHS students displayed their talents when they presented Our Town,', an off-beat play written by Thorton Wilder. The play required few props, but lots of pantomime to challenge the younger actors and actresses. The easy-going stage manager CStan MeyerJ brought the audience along as he viewed the joys and sufferings of the townfolk of Grover Corners U.S.A. Among the leading characters was Emily Webb CCindi Heinkel, a simple small town girl who grows up to marry her childhood sweetheart, played by Steve Meyer. These three were only a part of the large cast needed for the production directed by Mrs. Knoll. Steve Meyer and Cindy Heinke converse from make-believe windows. opportunity to show their acting abilities. Mrs. Knoll watches 'tArsenic and Old Lace in progress. When two old ladies team up with a bottle of elderberry wine laced with arsenic, they become a trio pretty hard to beat. That's what happend in the SHS production of Arsenic and Old Lacef' Abbie tJoyce Davisl and Martha CDebby Nannenj Brewster are the sympathetic duet who can't stand to see a lonely old gentleman. After their special wine takes affect, they bury their victims with an appropriate Christian service in their wacky neph- ew's Panama Canal. Things really start hopping when the family's black sheep shows up with a dead body of his own. In the end, the Brewster trio is hauled off to Happy Dale, but not before the sanitarium's director be- comes their last victim. Mrs. Knoll was the director of this delightful comedy. it, Larry Hill stands with true presidential dignity be- side Joyce Davis. Ann Formanack and Ken Snyder portray an engaged couple in 'iArsenic and Old Lace . Training Competitive sports is a very important part of S.H.S. activities. The year 1967-68 saw the forma- tion of new and exciting sports. Mr. Ron Wagner served as Head Football coach and completed a fine 3-4-1 season record. This was Jay Van Housen's second year for being selected on the All Conference Team. The Basketball department experienced winning ways under the fine coaching of Mr. Roger Witt. Coach Witt and his squad posted a fine record of 12-8. They placed second at the Conference Tourna- ment in Omaha. Roger Royal was selected unani- mously by all coaches for the All Tournament Team and was also selected for All Conference Team. Under the coaching of Mr. Richard Ziegler, the Rockettes completed their busy year by placing second in the S Club Tournament and then ad- vanced to sixth place at the Peru Invitational. With the coming of Spring came track and golf. Mr. Vaughn Lawrence held the reigns of the cinder- men as they dug up the turf. Coach Wagner headed up the golf program and also under Wagner this year was the new girl's golf. Falls City tiger stops Quarterback Weller in final home game. Football team shows great improvement VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Jim White- head, Jerry Wiebusch, Howard Hogancamp, Wayne Heather, Steve Meyer, Roger Royal, Stan Meyer, Bruce Keim, Ralph Martins, Jay Van Housen, Scott Clark. SECOND ROW: Daryl Hopp, Jim Fey, Clark Gartner, Ken Lamb, Allan Dettmer, Dennis Royal, Doug Severs, Bob Engelbrecht, Gary Kuenning, Gary Weiler, Junior Steinhoff, THIRD ROW: Head Coach: Ron Presentation of All Conference Football Awards at Aksar- ben Conference held at Omaha. Wagner: Louis Wallman, Larry Hill, Keith Kimbell, Keith Buesing, Milan Brehm, Bill Boyes, Gary Spicer, Lee Ray, Jim Landwehr, Assistant Coach: K. Appelget: BACK ROW: Jerry Carper, Kent Antes, Kenny Snyder, Bill Schulte, Lyle Scheinost, Dick Morrissey, Pat Nisely, Jim Jourdon, Danny Kepler. The Syracuse Rockets made a successful come- back from their last year's 0-8 record. This year the Rockets attained three wins, four losses, and one tie. The line-up was as follows: Seniors, Gary Weil- er, Stan Meyer, Steve Meyer, Jim Whitehead, Roger Royal, Jerry Wiebusch and Scott Clark. Juniors, Doug Severs, Clark Gartner, Jim Fey, Gary Spicer, Dennis Royal and Jay Van Housen. Sophomore, Larry Hill. Steve Meyer, Stan Meyer, Jay Van Housen and Larry Hill made Southern Ak-Sar-Ben All Confer- ence Team this year. This was Jay Van Housen's second year on the All-Conference Team. over their record of the year before. Syracuse 19 Syracuse 31 Syracuse 19 Syracuse 0 Syracuse 0 Syracuse 26 Syracuse 6 Syracuse 7 SEASON RECORD ....Tecumseh... ..6 ....NebraskaCity...... 6 ....Papillion... ....35 ....Waverly.... ...0 ....Ra1ston.. ...34 ....Plattsmouth . .. ...13 ....Auburn.... ...19 ....FallsCity........12 WON 3 LOST 4 TIED 1 Jerry Wiebusch smashes Pioneer ball carrier Rockets upset the Southern Division Winner Chain gang displays foul weather gear during season finale. Doug Severs 4655 tackles a Plattsmouth Blue Devil. Homecoming candidates Kathy Vrana and Sherry Hespen show enthusiasm during Plattsmouth game. The Rockets made the year a success with the aid of Head Coach Ron Wagner and Assistant Coach K. Appelget. Nebraska City and Tecumseh were both easily overcome with 31 to 6 and 19 to 6 victories. Gary Spicer, Gary Weiler, Larry Hill, and Jim Fey led the scoring. The Rockets, playing the best game of the sea- son, upset fifth-rated Plattsmouth 26 to 13 to the delight of Homecoming fans. Larry Hill scored three touchdowns in the first half and Jerry Wie- busch finished up our victory in the final half with the last touchdown. Papillion downed the Rockets 35 to 19 after a game of hard playing. Ralston, Auburn, and Falls City also downed the Rockets with the scores of 34 to 0, 19 to 6, and 12 to 7, respectively. Due to heavy and faulty lighting, the Waverly game was called at half with the score of 0 to 0. All in all, it was a very successful season for the Rockets. ' Rockets HTH SBCOIICI ill COI1fEl'Bl1CB t0UI'll3mBI'It The Syracuse Rockets roared off to a good start by winning their first two games over Falls City and Millard, 68 to 53 and 65 to 48. For the first time in three years, the Rockets defeated Omaha Cathedral 68 to 58. Other victories were over: Nebraska City 62 to 42 and 80 to 53, Waverly 68 to 64, Millard 72 to 64, Plattsmouth 76 to 51, Ashland 71 to 50, Ralston 58 to 43, Fairbury 53 to 50, and Wahoo 75 to 69. The Rockets were defeated three times this year by the Auburn Bulldogs 63 to 70, 54 to 65, and 42 to 57. Also defeating the Rockets were Elkhorn St. John's 61 to 71, Cozad 52 to 61, Crete 66 to 80, Papillion 64 to 72, and Holy Name 78 to 101. Roger Royal, 6'6 Center was the unanimous selection of all coaches for the All Tournament Team. Roger was also selected for the All Confer- ence Team. He led in scoring with a total of 373 points. . 3, c 4 Stan Meyer hustles for rebound Roger Royal goes high to snare rebound. Team captains Gary Weiler and Roger Royal receive run- ner-up trophy at AkSarBen Conference Tourney. Rockets are frustrated a second year in their Varsity Team: Dick Morrisey, Ken Lamb, Tim Hoffman, Gartner, Student Manager - Louis Wallman, Coach - Mr. Stan Meyer, Doug Severs, Roger Royal, Dennis Royal, Witt. Steve Meyer, Don Halbasch, Gary Weiler, Jim Fey, Clark Varsity Season Record Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse , 68 ..... Falls City ...... 65 ..... Millard ......... 61 ..... Elkhorn St. John's 52 ..... Cozad .......... 62 ..... Nebraska City . . . 68 ..... Waverly ...... 66 ..... Crete ....... 64 ..... Papillion .... 72 ..... Millard ....... 80 ..... Nebraska City . . . 42 ..... Auburn ....... 54 ..... Auburn ....... 76 ..... Plattsmouth ..... 68 ..... Omaha Cathedral . . 71 ..... Ashland ....... 78 ..... Holy Name .... 58 ..... Ralston .... 53 ..... Fairbury . . . 75 ..... Wahoo . . . 63 ..... Auburn ....... . Won 12 Lost 8 High spirits, teamwork and lots of hard prac- tice helped make this a successful season for the Rockets Varsity Basketball Team. The team, to- gether with Head Coach Roger Witt and Assistant Coach Richard Ziegler, finished with a 12-8 record after much work and determination. Coaches Witt and Ziegler gave the team the spark needed to win twelve big games for the 1968 year. The line-up was as follows, Seniors, Gary Weiler, Don Halbasch, Steve Meyer, Stan Meyer, and Roger Royal. Juniors: Tim Hoffman, Jim Fey, Ken Lamb, Dennis Royal, Clark Gartner, and Doug Severs. Sophomore: Dick Morrisey. The Auburn jinx still is over the heads of the Syracuse Rockets. For the sixth straight time, five for first place trophies, the Bulldogs have defeated the Rockets. The latest Bulldog victory was in the District Tourney at Lincoln. Rockets received the runner-up trophy. struggle against the Auburn Bulldogs. ' B-team: FRONT ROW: Roger Bond, Wayne Meyer, Jim hoff, Bill Boyes, Kenny Snyder, Dennis Venema, Lee Ray, Landwehr, Dean Meyer, Clint Johnson, Larry Hill. BACK Bob Wilhelm, Bill Schulte, Don Beckman, Jay Van Housen, ROW: Coach-Mr. Ziegler, Student Manager-Junior Stein- Danny Kepler, Danny Bruns, Louis Wallman. B-TEAM SEASON RECORD Syracuse 43 ,,,,, Falls City ,,,,,, The Syracuse Rocket reserves showed great Syracuse 40 ,,,,, Millard ,,,,,,,, promise for the future as they compiled a 13-2 Syracuse 58 ,,,,, Elkhorn St, Johriis , , , , , record. Coach Ziegler in his initial campaign as Syracuse 54 ,,,,, Nebraska City ,,,, assistant Basketball Coach brought the junior Rock- Syracuse 64 ,,,,, Waverly ,,,,,,, ets along well in the campaign. Several of the B- Syracuse 49 ,,,,, Crete ,,,,, team members were able to gain valuable experi- Syracuse 60 .,,,, papillion , , , ence with the varsity team throughout the season. Syracuse 59 ..... Auburn .,.,,- The only defeats of the season for the B-team Syracuse 61 ,,,., plattsmouth ,,,,,, , , , was a one point defeat in the hands of Auburn and a Syracuse 63 ..... Omaha Cathedral . . 63 to 40 1055 to the Millard B-team- Syracuse 70 ,,,,, Ashland ,,,,,,, Student Managers Junior Steinhoff and Lois Syracuse 58 ,,,,, Holy Name , , , Wallman assisted the coaches with training and Syracuse 51 ..... Ralston .... equipment Chores- Syracuse 58 ,,,,, Fairbury , , , Head Basketball Coach, Mr. Witt, is hopeful Syracuse 69 ,,,,, Wahgg ,,,,,,,,, that B-team members will be able to fulfill the WON 13 LOST 2 positions vacated by five graduating seniors. Girls show their athletic skills in volleyball VOLLEYBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Linda Volker, Meyer, Barb Griepenstroh, Shirley Wallen, Dee Fentiman, Diana Schneider, Kathy Johns, Jan Scheef, Lana Windhorst, Marie Thormahlen, Linda Witte, Peggy Bro, Janice Bruns, June Bottcher. SECOND ROW: Mr. Ziegler, Coach Donna Naomi Beckman. Dee Fentiman returns volley at one of the many volleyball games. This year the SHS Rockettes had a hard time trying to find a time and place to practice but through all the efforts the Rockettes came out with a season record of 8-8. The Rockettes were under the direction of Mr. Richard Ziegler. Under his coaching the Rockettes took second place in the S Club Tournament at Syracuse. Dee Fentiman was one of the six on t-he all Tourney team for the SH Club Tournament. The Rockettes entered two other Vollyball Tourna- ments. At Waverly the Rockettes lost the first game against Mead, and at Peru State Tournament the girls won their game against Sterling, 15-4, 15-2. But in the second game against Western the Rock- ettes lost 15-12, 12-15, and 15-9, this dropped the Rockettes down in the losers bracket. The Rock- ettes went all the way to play for fifth place but lost fifth to Brock 15-9 and 15-13. Spring weather brings out the SHS golfers z I l FRONT ROW: Allen Dettmer, Pat Nisely, Bill Schulte, Steve Rippe, Quentin Severe, Bruce Keim, Brad Sporhase, Dick Morrissey, Bruce Spitz, Phil McCallum, Scott Clark, Jon Van Housen. Gary Weiler. BACK ROW: Jim Gray, Junior Steinhoff, Syracuse golfers posted a successful season under the direction of coach Ron Wagner. This was the first year the golfers were able to have meets on their own course. This enabled them to obtain more practice and develop their skills. The team tied for fifth in the Twin Rivers Con- ference Golf Tournament held at Auburn. Syracuse also tied for seventh in the Ak-sar-ben Conference held at Wahoo with a score of 270. The District will be held later in the season. Bruce Spitz was the Medalist throughout most of the season. There are many returning golfers to make next year just as successful. This was the second year for girls golf. The team was coached by Mr. Wagner. Although the girls didn't have many meets scheduled, they con- tinued to improve their skill and will be scheduled for more matches next year. The girls participated in the Brownell Talbot Tournament at Omaha and tied for eighth. 5? 7? 'f V at ,SELL ga: i i d I3 -Q Q 4 Q, ' HSL s V' Lffl .-,Ag ii' 5'?'?f.' - , W W, . I . 1'-452 Pat Nisely and Bruce Spitz look over score card with Coach Wagner. The thinclads compete on the first cinder FRONT ROW: Assistant Coach, Mr. Ziegler, Darrel Petersen, Bill Boyes, Jim Jourdan, Lyle Scheinost, Ralph Waller, Don Steve Meyer, Jerry Wiebusch, Don Halbasch, Stan Meyer. SEC- Beckman. FOURTH ROW: Mike Kepler, Alan Hill, Bruce Nee- OND ROW: Manager Louis Wallman, Roger Bond, Jim Fey, man, Keith Liesemeyer, Keith Buesing, Jerry Block, George Clark Gartner, Doug Severs, Tim Hoffman, Gary Spicer, As- Formanack, David Whitehead, Randy Petersen. BACK ROW: sistant Coach Mr. Appelget, Head Coach, Mr. Lawrence. THIRD Rick Kepler, David Venema, Gerald Gartner. ROW: Danny Kepler, Kent Antes, Larry Hill, Dennis Venema. Four Rockets qualified in the Twin Rivers meet. Team captain, Jerry Wiebusch, placed third running 440. He broke the school record in that event. Jerry also placed fifth in the 220 yd. dash. Doug ,Severs placed fifth in the discus and freshman, Brice Nee- man, placed fifth in the mile relay. Placing fifth in the 880 yd dash was Tim Hoffman. Doug Severs was the only one who placed in the Ak-Sar-Ben Conference by getting fourth in the shot put event. Don Halbasch under the watchful eye of Mr. Witt compiles in broad jump. track in history of Syracuse High School. Track captain, Jerry Wiebusch, displays broad jump Stan Meyer throws shotput during triangular meet. form' ., .z. . - . , 1 A is . fl 't ii '.-2r.-: ' '2'f' -' ,,Q. f Qoi, i 5 7 3' . l ar f-fs it ff? g i i f nf .rr z x. WS.. .jg 5 1 t Si- .. s t V . imply' K. r e lf' PV i I ,.,, gs. ,, , K Y . L J i s 1 E 7, . .f:,fw... , I -,L 2. Mgr.. . wifi 'Q eu el .Y ff .-ff.- Nsvf- A am, - - 1, W. .sw sis. ., ., ir.., i2.1 . . . QsrKQTs?54??z5Qftfff -'N-eQz.2y,5g. 1' if-L ' Lie Y .N-ff wr .. fre.. ',11r,m5l.f', k 1 Wiley. . ,sw l M s- W az. f. , -,,. cs... , Q, , M ,.,. ...T 1 f W' .ag hffvif eff.. V wsassfs. ' Wy. , ,,,, ia. X . .f - , , . ,. M, we :sw -Smf.,.,7-merge :9,,sm.+ ssf- - Q - em! f. q as exif if ,, ff We 1- ,- cr-W as Q1i4s:Tif:1fsa1'1l or -f-f:5s2fE5'3?!fi'i- 'K i H' f...Mfs.f .sw . ,fswf 1 azsghsivz A f f f il , .. ...Mel . ra Sw , sf, r ei :Lua A A V -.ci fs f.. Siefriig 'lgiffaavffz My M -f,, . are ,, 3Mf..,.:r., A -L. sfsw Him , ,.,. ,H ,ma -' W- N - . ini Li' 'L fic? : ' - rf Darrel Petersen Central. wins hurdle competition against Norris At the Triangle Meetg Syracuse, Nebraska City, and Weeping Waterg Jerry Wiebusch placed in the 440 yd. dash. Mile relay team members were Don Halbasch, Larry Hill, Allan Hill, Jerry Wiebusch and Bruce Neeman. Forty boys, including freshmen, joined the track squad full of pep and eagerness. Mr. Vaughn Lawrence was the head coach and Mr. Appleget and Mr. Ziegler served as assistant coaches. ,YN , X 'Wig ' N ,1,f ., LQ ' k ZAK' 71.4 5 5 if 'Ll' A , A,,.,,L QL he 431511 x 'L P Z Y 'si - -am H- if 5- uw f' 5.2 2 3 i Seniors The years flew by as the Freshmen of '64 be- came Seniors of 1968. As Sophomores, we were the first to enter into the new Senior High and success- fully complete the three year team. From underclassmen to Juniors, the class picked out their class rings. Later in the year the Junior-Senior Prom was planned with The Roar- ing 20's as its theme. It was an event-filled year as Seniors made all-important decisions on graduation announce- ments, caps, gowns, flower, colors, and motto. Class keys were also ordered and received later in the year. The Juniors provided a beautiful prom Eve- ning In Paris. This event was treasured by all Seniors, being the last of the dances they would attend. With the support of Mr. Slattery, the Senior class installed a new student council. Letters of inquiry were sent to surrounding schools as to the establishment of their student council. A constitu- tion was drawn up by the Seniors. The student body ratified the constitution unanimously and elections were held two weeks later. School Board member, Mrs. Mary Lou Wilkins, presents diploma to her daughter, Linda. Nineteen sixty-eight Seniors choose Lois Petersen delivers the valedictory address. ll' . X wi .Q Mrs, Merlyn Hill presents Veterans Scholarship to Janice Bruns. 3 A K VSA, . , -kV. in K. My 425' ,Wk K 7 my W fk,. x ..-,,. ,-'1f fn 1 P . A o l 9. Z . ' li llfi . ' l f S Baccalaureate Services were held May 19, in the high school auditorium with Msgr. Collins delivering the ser- mon. The Commencement Exercises were held on May 23 before a capacity audience. Mr. George Money, a graduate of Dunbar, delivered the address. Valedictorian, Lois Petersen, received the Readers Digest and Sears Roebuck scholarships. She also was the recipient of the Americanism Essay Award. Roxanne Johns, Salutatorian, received a 4-year Peru State Scholarship. Syracuse Lions Club awarded their scholarship to Jan- ice Wellensiek. Lois Brehm received the Ak-Sar-Ben and County Extension Club Scholarships. The March of Dimes scholarship was awarded to Donna Meyer. Darrell Peter- sen was the recipient of the Nebraska Wesleyan scholar- ship. Sandra Neeman received a scholarship to Midland College. Legion Commander, Norm Clark presented the Citi- zenship Awards to Lois Petersen and Steve Meyer. Rev. Hughes gave the Invocation and Benediction. Board Member, Mrs. Wilkins presented the diplomas to the class. -:I :- cb EI UQ :- cn T E cn 2 3 hp' Fl' :- cn 5' cn Fl' Fl' cb T Fl' :- cn E. cb Ei QE 2 s LE' if . 4 I' 3 ,. Q V F Salutatorian Roxanne Johns , l Q l 3 Seniors finally get Student Council off It was a busy year for the Seniors of '68 at S.H.S. Graduation announcements and memory books were ordered at our first class meeting. The class flower, yellow rose, and the class colors, brown and gold, were also decided upon by chosen committees. The higher we climb, the broader the view, was chosen as our class motto. Advising the Senior class was Mr. Witt, Mr. Craig, Superintendentg and Mr. Rhodus, Principal. Class officers: President, Jerry Wiebuschg Vice President, Sandi Neemang Secretary, Kathy Vranag Treasurer, Roxanne Johns. Rodney Boardman Marcia Boettcher Colleen Bottcher Jack Bray Lois Brehm Bruce Brogard the launch pad and organized for action. Susan Bruns Leland Carmichael Brenda Clark Mr. Slattery, sponsorg and Steve Meyer, presidentg preside over student council Janice Bruns Mary Donna Bruns Annual Senior-Faculty basketball game held Mr. Pickering and Mr. Lawrence add a new trick to the game of basketball. The referee, Tim Hoffman says absolutely no! Sponsoring the Senior-Faculty Basketball game this year was the Syracuse-Dunbar Education As- sociation. During the half, extra entertainment was added by the Syracuse Square Dance Club, The Exits and the Wayouts, a local combo, and a pom-pom routine by the cheerleaders. Part of the proceeds went to the Rodney Boardman family. The Seniors also donated S50 from the class treasury to the worthy cause. The Seniors trounced the Faculty All- Stars. Scott Clark Randy Crownover Jean Doan Larry Edgar Kurt Ehlers Scott Englebrecht for charity--results in a Senior victory Linda Farmer Nancy Fisk Don Halbasch Linda Halm Kathy Halvorsen Wayne Heather ' I . 1 V il ty. E Bruce Brogard and Phil Oelke dis- 'K E Yi play costumes worn on grubby day. This was one of the first activities of the student council. 4' F fi L .ft 'U f i ,gl Sneak trip eliminated from Seniors' itinerary. Anxiously awaiting graduation, Kathy Vrana and Nancy Fisk receive their caps from Mr. Rhodus. Sherry Hespen Pam Hillman Howard Hogancamp Daryl Hopp Leonard Isaacs Connie Holdsworth The higher we climb the broader the view. Alan Kepler Mary Koester Sandra LaFollette Deborah Lankton John Lenker Kurt Lutjmeyer Roxanne Johns Kathy J uilf s Bruce Keim W 8 1 As always , the graduating class must make County Government Day was also observed again this year. Primaries were held among the three government classes and then taken to the student body for a final vote. The twenty-three people elected to offices went to Nebraska City to participate in the county government. Diana Schnieder was the top scorer in the Re- gent Exam competition given to the upper one third of the Senior class. Diana missed qualifying as an alternate by one percentile point. Senior Linda Wilkins receives graduation announcements from J ten's representative Mr. Stan Skaug. Ralph Martens Donna Meyer Irene Meyer Stan Meyer Steve Meyer Sandra Neeman OS- important decisions concerning their careers Helen Nelson Kent Noell Philip Oelke Darrel Petersen Lo1s Petersen Paul Phxlburn Steve Rrppe Susan Rippe Bruce Roberts Senior girls participate in and take an active Barbara Ropers Roger Royal Maurice Ruge Diana Schneider Lynn Schomerus Donn Schroeder Barb Stoner, Sandy La Follette, Jan Bruns, and Linda Halm make candy for the Faculty Christmas Tea. interest in the various duties of Home Ec Lois Schulte Quentin Severe Bruce Spitz Barbara Stoner Peggy Stubbendieck Marie Thormahlen Sherry I-lespen, Deb Lankton, and Brenda Clark decorate bulletin board for the Fac- ulty Christmas Tea. After graduation a new future lies ahead Kathy Vrana Kathy Warnke Gary Weiler Janice Wellensiek Jim Whitehead I Jerry Wiebusch Linda Wilkins Mary Wirth if Senior Statistics RODNEY BOARDMAN Football 23 Track 13 MARCIA BOETTCHER Mixed Chorus 2,33 Girls, Glee 1,2,3,43 Pep Club 1,2333 Volley- ball 132,33 F.T.A. 33 Library Staff 43 COLLEEN BOTTCHER Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Volleyball 1,23 Library Staff 233,43 Library Officer43 JACK BRAY LOIS BREHM Band 1,2,3,43 Mixed Chorus 233,43 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Contest Solo 1,2,3,43 Sax Quartet 1,2,3,43 Accompanist 1,2,3,43 State Music Clinic 3: Class Officer 2,33 Pep Band 1,2,3,43 Pep Club Officer 3,43 Scholastic at Peru 23 Girls' State 33 Choraliers 33 Girls' Octet 43 Student Council Alt. 43 Annual Staff 3,43 Oratorical Contest 1,23 District Speech Contest 13 Regents Exam 43 May Dance Royalty 2,3Q Nat'l Honor Society 3,43 County Government Day 43 National Math Contest 3,43 Sweetheart Royalty 33 All School Play 33 Madrigals 43 BRUCE BROGARD School Newspaper Staff 43 Library Staff 43 JANICE BRUNS Mixed Chorus 23 Class Officer 1,23 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Sextet 23 Volleyball 1,2,3,43 Cheerleader 23 Regents Exam 43 County Gov- emment Day 43 MARY DONNA BRUNS SUE BRUNS Band 1,2,3,43 Girls' Glee 13 Clarinet Choir 33 Band Librarian 23 Class Officer 2,33 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Twirler 1,2,3,43 Cheer- leader 233,43 Assistant Drum Majorette 23 LELAND CARMICHAEL Track 23 BRENDA CLARK Mixed Chorus 33 Girls' Glee 1,2,3,43 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Girls Octet 4g Annual Staff 43 County Government Day 43 SCOTT CLARK Band 1,23 Mixed Chorus 43 US Club 3,43 Basketball 13 Golf 2, 3,43 Football 1,2,3,43 Newspaper Staff 3,43 District Speech Con- test 33 May Dance Royalty 13 All School Play 3,43 RANDY CROWNOVER Class Officer 23 Basketball 1,23 Football 1,2,33 Track 13 School Newspaper Staff 43 F.F.A. 2,3,43 All School Play 43 JEAN DOAN Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,43 Girls' Glee 1,2,3,43 Contest Solo 23 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Choraliers 23 District Music Clinic 1,33 Regents Exam 43 National Honor Society 3,43 National Math Contest 2,33 LARRY EDGAR Mixed Chorus 2,3343 Boys' Octet 33 Contest Solo 3343 State Music Clinic 43 Choraliers 33 F.F.A. 2,3343 Classics 43 Madrigals 43 KURT EHLERS Mixed Chorus 3,43 Choraliers 33 Basketball 13 Golf 33 Football 1,33 Madrigals 23 All School Play 33 District Speech Contest 23 SCOTT ENGELBRECHT Mixed Chorus 13 Basketball 1,23 Golf 13 Football 1,2333 Track 13 g?vAsXpz3per Staff 3,43 F.T.A. 3,43 County Government Day 43 LINDA FARMER Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Library Staff 1,43 NANCY FISK Mixed Chorus 2,33 Girls' Glee 1,2333 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Regents Exam 43 Library Staff 1,2,3,43 Library Officer 43 County Gov- emment43 National Math Contest 33 DON HALBASCH S Club 1,2,3,43 Basketball 1,2,3,43 Track 1,2,3,43 Library Staff 43 County Government 43 F.F.A. 2,3343 All School Play 43 LINDA HALM Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Library Staff 2,3,43 KATHY HALVORSEN Band 1,2,3,43 Mixed Chorus 2,3343 Girls' Glee 1,2,3,43 Pep Band 1,2,3,43 Triple Trio 23 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Sextet 3,43 Choraliers 33 Volleyball 1,23 Regents Exam 43 Library Staff 43 WAYNE HEATHER Basketball 13 S Club 43 Football 1,2,3,43 Regents Exam 43 F.F.A. 233,43 All School Play 43 SHERRY HESPEN Band 1,2,33 Girls' Glee 1,43 Pep Band 23 Clarinet Choir 33 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Golf 3,43 Volleyball 1,23 Cheerleader 3,43 Annual Staff 3,43 Regents Exam 43 Homecoming Royalty 1,43 Snow gimyalgy 43 May Dance 13 County Government Day 43 All School ay L PAM HILLMAN Mixed Chorus 2,3,43 Girls' Glee 132,33 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Sextet 43 Choraliers 33 Regents Exam 43 Library Staff 43 HOWARD HOGANCAMP Mixed Chorus 43 Boys, Glee 1,43 S Club 2,3,43 Basketball 1,23 Golf 43 Football 1,2,3,43 Track 13 Newspaper Staff 43 District Speech Contest 43 F.F.A. 2,3343 All School Play 43 CONNIE HOLDSWORTH Pep Club 13 DARYL HOPP csv Club 43 Basketball 1,2333 Football 1,2,3,43 F.F.A. 23,43 F.F.A. Officer 43 LEONARD ISAACS F.F.A. 2,3,43 ROXANNE JOHNS Band 1,2,3,43 Mixed Chorus 13 Pep Band 1,2,3,43 Clarinet Quar- tet 43 Clarinet Choir 1,2,3,3 Class Officer 43 Pep Club 1,23 Golf 3,43 Volleyball 1,23 District Speech Contest 43 Regents Exam 43 Snow Royalty 43 May Dance Royalty 2,43 Nat'l Honor Society 3,43 County Government Day 43 National Math Contest 3,43 All School Play 3,43 Student Council 43 KATHY JUILF S BRUCE KEIM S Club 3,43 Basketball 132,33 Golf 3,43 Football 1,2,3,43 Track 1,23 Regents Exam 43 Senior Statistics ALAN KEPLER Basketball 13 County Government Day 43 Boys' Glee 43 F.F.A. 13 MARY KOESTER Pep Club 43 Girls' Glee 1,23 F.T.A.3,4Q SANDY LAFOLLETTE Mixed Chorus 2,33 Girls' Glee 1,2333 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Volley- ball 1,2,33 County Government Day 43 DEBBIE LANKTON Band 1,2333 Girls' Glee 13 Pep Band 1,2,33 Clarinet Choir 1,23 Class Officer 13 Pep Club 1,23 Volleyball 13 Annual Staff 43 School Newspaper 33 JOHN LENKER Mixed Chorus 2,3,43 Golf 2,3,43 School Newspaper Staff 2,3,43 Library Staff 13 KURT LUTJEMEYER Library Staff 1,23 RALPH MARTENS Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,43 Triple Trio 1,2,3Q Boys' Octet 1,2,3,43 Choraliers 33 Basketball 1,23 Football 1,2,3,43 Boys' Quartet 1,23 DONNA MEYER Mixed Chorus 23 Accompanist 23 Class Officer 1,23 Pep Club 1, 2,43 HA Club 1,23 Volleyball 1,2343 Cheerleader 1,23 Annual Staff 23 Regents Exam 43 Athletic Queen Candidate 23 County Government Day 43 IRENE MEYER STAN MEYER Mixed Chorus 1,43 Boy's Octet 1,43 HS Club 2,3,43 Boys State 33 Student 43 Basketball 1,2,3,43 Football 1,2,3,4Q All Conference Football 43 Track 1,3,4Q District Speech Contest 43 Regents Exam 43 National Math Contest 23 All School Play 43 STEVE MEYER Mixed Chorus 13 Class Officer 23 S Club 2,3,43 Student Coun- cil 43 Student Council Officer 43 Basketball 1,2,3,43 Football 1,2, 3,43 All Conference Football 43 Track 133,43 School Newspaper Staff 43 Oratorical Contest 43 District Speech Contest 43 Regents Exam 43 Homecoming Royalty 3,43 Snow Royalty 43 Nat'l Honor Society 3,43 F.T.A. 3,43 Library Staff 43 National Math Contest 2g All School Play 43 SANDI NEEMAN Band 1,2,3,4Q Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,43 Girls' Glee 1,2,3,43 Pep Band 3,43 Triple Trio 2,43 Contest Solo 33 Trombone Trio 43 Class Officer 43 Pep Club 1,2,3,4Q Sextet 3,43 Choraliers 33 Brass Sextet 43 Regents Exam 43 Nat'l Honor Society 3,43 County Government Day 43 National Math Contest 33 Classics 43 Madri- ga S 43 HELEN NELSON Volleyball 13 School Newspaper Staff 43 Library Staff 43 KENT NOELL Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,43 Boys Octet 43 Boys Glee 13 Track 1,23 County Government Day 43 All School Play 33 Madrigals 43 PHIL OELKE Mixed Chorus 43 Boys' Octet 43 DARREL PETERSEN Band 1,2,3,43 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4Q Pep Band 2,3,43 Boys' Oc- tet 33 Contest Solo 3,43 State Music Clinic 43 HS Club 2,3,43 Scholastic at Peru 23 Choraliers 2,33 Brass Sextet 2,3,43 Basket- ball 2,33 Track 1,2,3,43 District Speech Contest 43 Regents Exam 43 Nat'l Honor Society 3,43 Library Staff 13 County Gov- emment Day 43 National Math Contest 3,43 Cross Country 33 Boys Quartet 23 Classics 43 LOIS PETERSEN Band 1,2,3,43 Mixed Chorus 2,3,43 Girls' Glee 1,2,3,43 Pep Band 2,3,43 Contest Solo 33 State Music Clinic 13 Class Officer 33 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Sextet 3,43 Choraliers 33 Brass Sextet 2,3,43 Girls' Octet 1,23 Regents Exam 43 D.A.R. Essay 43 Nat'l Honor Society 3,43 Library Staff 13 County Government Day 43 National Math Contest 33 Madrigals 43 PAUL PHILBURN Mixed Chorus 3,43 All School Play 43 STEVE RIPPE Band 1,2,3,4Q Mixed Chorus 2,3,43 Pep Band 3,43 Contest Solo 43 Trombone Trio 43 State Music Clinic 43 Band Officer 43 Mad- rigals 43 Basketball 13 Football 13 Regents Exam 43 May Dance Royalty 2,3,43 County Government Day 43 F.F.A. 3,43 F.F.A. Officer 43 All School Play 33 Classics 43 SUE RIPPE Band 1,2,3,4Q Mixed Chorus 2,3,43 Girls' Glee 1,2,3,43 Pep Band 2,3,43 Accompanist 33 State Music Clinic 43 Pep Club 1,2,3,4Q Pep Club Officer 43 Sextet 43 Choraliers 33 Student Council 43 District Speech Contest 43 Regents Exam 43 May Dance Royalty 3,43 F.T.A. 43 County Government Day 43 Classics 43 BRUCE ROBERTS Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,43 Triple Trio 13 Boys' Octet 1,23 Boys Quartet 1,2333 BARBARA ROPERS Pep Club 1,23 School Newspaper Staff 43 Library Staff 13 ROGER ROYAL S Club 2,3,43 S Club Officer 43 Basketball 1,2,3,43 Football 1,2,3,4Q All Conference Basketball 43 F.F.A. 2,3,43 F.F.A. Offi- cer 43 All School Play 43 MAURICE RUGE S Club 3,43 Football 1,2,3Q Track 1,23 F.F.A. 13 DIANA SCHNEIDER Girls' Glee 1,2,33 Pep Club 1,3,4Q Scholastic at Peru 23 Volley- ball 43 Annual Staff 43 School Newspaper Staff 43 District Speech Contest 43 Regents Exam 43 Nat'l Honor Society 43 F.T.A. 2,3,43 Library Staff 13 County Government Day 43 National Math Con- test 33 All School Play 3,43 LYNN SCHOMERUS F.F.A. 2,3,43 DONN SCHROEDER Band 1,2,3,43 Pep Band 3,43 Basketball 1, F.F,A. 2,3,43 LOIS SCHULTE Mixed Chorus 2,3,43 Girls' Glee 2,33 Pep Club 1,2,3,4Q Girls Octet 43 Volleyball 23 Library Staff 2,43 Senior Statistics QUENTIN SEVERE Band 13 Mixed Chorus 33 Basketball 1,23 Golf 1,2,3,43 Football 132,33 County Government Day 43 All School Play 33 BRUCE SPITZ Band 1,2,3343 Mixed Chorus 1,43 Pep Band 1,2,3,43 Boys' Octet 43 Contest Solo 2,3,43 Accompanist 2,3,43 Band Officer 43 S Club 1,2,3,43 Brass Sextet 2,3,43 Basketball 132,33 Golf 1,2,3343 Football 13 School Newspaper Staff 33 Oratorical Contest 43 Regents Exam 43 May Dance Royalty 1,2,3,43 F.T.A. 43 County Government Day 43 All School Play 43 Madrigals 4g BARBSTONER Girls' Glee 1,2,33 Pep Club 1,2,33 F.H.A. 1,2,33 PEGGY STUBBENDIECK MARIE THORMAHLEN Mixed Chorus 2,3,43 Girls' Glee 132,33 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Volley- ball 1,2,43 Regents Exam 43 Library Staff 13 KATHY VRANA Band 1,233,43 Girls' Glee 13 Clarinet Choir 33 Band Officer 43 Class Officer 3,43 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Twirler 3,43 Cheerleader 2,3,43 Regents Exam 43 Homecoming Royalty 3,43 Snow Royalty 43 May Dance Royalty 13 Library Staff 13 Sweetheart Royalty 33 KATHY WARNKE Pep Club 13 Library Staff 4g GARY WEILER Mixed Chorus 2,3Q Class Officer 1, S Club 3,43 HS Club Officer 43 Student Council 43 Basketball 1,2,3343 Golf 3,43 Foot- ball 1,2,3,4Q Track 1,23 School Newspaper Staff 33 District Speech Contest 33 Regents Exam 43 Homecoming Royalty 1,43 Snow Royalty 43 County Government Day 43 All School Play 43 JAN ICE WELLENSIEK Band 1,2,3,4Q Mixed Chorus 2,3,43 Girls' Glee 1,2,33 Pep Club 1,2,3,43 Pep Band 2,3,43 Triple Trio 23 Contest Solo 43 Flute Quartet 1,23 Band Officer 43 Sextet 3,43 Choraliers 33 Regents Exam 43 Nat'l Honor Society 3,43 County Government Day 43 National Math Contest 2,33 JIM WHITEHEAD HS Club 3,43 Football 132,3,43 Track 33 School Newspaper Staff 43 Library Staff 43 County Government Day 43 F.F.A. 2,3,43 JERRY WIEBUSCH Mixed Chorus 3,43 Class Officer 43 HS Club 3,43 S Club Officer 43 Basketball 1,23 Football 1,2,3,43 Track 33 School Newspaper Staff 33 District Speech Contest 33 Homecoming Royalty 2,43 Snow Royalty 43 County Government Day 43 F.F.A. 2,3,43 F.F.A. Officer 43 All School Play 3,43 LINDA WILKINS Band 13 Mixed Chorus 3,43 Girls' Glee 1,2,33 Pep Club l,2,3,4Q Madrigals 4g Golf 43 Annual Staff 3,43 All School Play 33 MARY WIRTH Girls' Glee 13 District Speech Contest 23 Betty Crocker Award 43 Rocket Boosters Allen's Grocery, Otoe American Legion Club Anderson's Studio Andrews Insurance Agency Bottcher Feed Sz Seed Bro Flowers Clark '66' Service Coca Cola Bottling Co. Conoco Tank Wagon Service Davidson Insurance Agency Electric Gas Co. Farmers Co-op Elevator Co., Otoe Dr. H.H. Fechner First National Bank of Syracuse First National Bank of Unadilla Gambles Gartner Construction Co. Cobber's Insurance Granneman Insurance Agency Hauschild Motor Co. Hawkins Drainage Co. Hills Pharmacy Bernard Holscher, Trucking Horns Produce Sz Transfer Jostens, Stan Skaug Joyceis Tip-Top Salon Kehlbeck Oil Co. Keim Farm Equipment Harold's Thriftway Warren Kuenning Lippold's Rexall Store Rocket Boosters M Sz K Meats Medical Center Midway Grill Mustang Motel Neemann Construction Omaha Public Power District Pete's Drive Inn Sz Cafe Dr. Neil Pettinger D.D.S. Park View '66' Service Post Bros. Floor Service Sz Hardware Radio Communications Scurto Super Service Skogmos Clothing Sporhase Plumbing Sz Heating Staack Furniture Sz Carpeting Staack Radio Sz TV Strong Bros. Chevrolet Co. Stutheit Implement Co. Syracuse Bakery Syracuse Barber Shop Syracuse Cleaners Syracuse Farm Equipment Syracuse Fuel Sz Lumber Co. Syracuse Journal-Democrat Syracuse Produce Tonsing Funeral Home Truscott Implement Turners H-Klas Food Store Unadilla Hardware Sz Plumbing Van Housen Bros. Oil Co. Wander Plumbing Sz Heating Wellensiek Sz Morrissey s I 33? . ,ffl sig fwgw f Epilogue It was September, 1967. Dozens of sen- iors looked longingly towards an event- filled, memorable year. With the first leaves of fall came foot- ball games, Homecoming, and the school play. Suddenly winter was here bringing bas- ketball games, Christmas parties, sleigh rides, and semester exams. Winter melted into spring replacing colds with spring fever. The Seniors, days were filled with the excitement of the May Dance, Jr.-Sr. Prom, and final exams. Amidst mixed feel- ings, the final day arrived and a career of study at Syracuse High School had ended. As the graduate proceeds to the rostrum to receive his diploma, he realizes this is the end of many friendships but the begin- ning of a new and different world. A typical senior year has ended andithe memories are remembered in these pages of the ,68 Rocket. WMSWORTH Marceline, Mo., U.S.A .1 ., rpm . , , , , , ,Q .1--'--H , ..,i- x ,ww ,glfj , gag r w f' V-.f'f' Y 1f-.ff 1 S - l s-V w , ' .H -. . , , , ,, 4- 1 ' - pug,- 5. 2-,uw an 3 'I - 54 I M., F 1. 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