Syracuse High School - Rocket Yearbook (Syracuse, NE)

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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.

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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.

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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.