Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1959 volume:

To help you brush the dust from faded pages of memory and present a vivid picture of the dim, half forgotten events of your High School days in the future — This is the aim of the 1959 Annual Staff Dear Mr. Rector, We, of the Senior Class, dedicate our annual to you, who during the last two years of high school, set before us an excellent example of adulthood. Through your understanding ways, and many words of advice have helped us in preparing for the future. With your good sense of humor and quick witted answers, it has been a pleasure to be under you in class. With your outstanding ability as a coach, you boosted the morale of the squad, and gave the boys self-confidence and encouragement during hard times. With our deepest respect and gratitude, we dedicate the 1959 TOMAHAWK. Gratefully, The Senior Class of 1959 d m ♦ i n ♦ t t r a t ♦ i o w A. V. Grass, Superintendent Wayne K. Wilson, Principal Heard o] Education A. V, Grass, sec., Dr. C.P. Campbell, vice-pres., Dr. L. J. Chadek, Vince Swanson, L.T. Little, president, Mrs. Lowell Buerstetta, Eugene Brock. ROBERT HARRISON Music-Math 59 SUE BOYDEN Mathematics WILLIAM BEDN Science ILENN BARTH Agriculture RUTH SORENSON English - Spanish Library LOIS STEWART Music NED ECKMAN RAY BEAMER VIVAN WILSON DON WENDT Coach English Commercial Industrial Arts Social Studies English Driver's Training —5— janitor A Harry Ruby Nick Brammann mm Secretary lone Ruby 4 YlurA Alta Allen ( OolzA Grace Kleine Irene Miller in f r •% • JIM HAHN Secretary “I think I'll be a bachelor.' Key Club 2,3,4; Class Officer 1,4; Mixed Chorus 1; F.F.A. 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3; T-Club 4; Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2,3; Junior Class Play 3; Boys State 3; Student Council 4; Tri-M 2,3. CATHY FINN Ways and Means Chairman “Who cares about training hours?9' Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; Y-Teens 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls Glee 1,2; Tomahawk 2,3,4; Class Officer 2,3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Operetta 2; Student Council 3,4; Nat'l Honor Society 4. SARA BOYDEN President “I may look busy, but I'm really just confused. ' Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Girls Glee 1,2,3; Tomahawk 2,3,4; Tri-M 2,3; Class Officer 4; Operetta 1,2; Junior Class Play 3; Dramatics 1,2; Student Council 4. ALTA HARDIN Vice-President “I'm undecided now '. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Tomahawk 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,3,4; Girls Glee 1,3; Junior Class Play 3; Class Officer 4; Student Council 1,4; Nat'l Honor Society 4. BRUCE McCOY Treasurer “Why hurry? Rome wasn't built in a day.'' T-Club 2,3,4; Key Club 2, 3,4; Student Council 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Golf 3,4; Class Officer 1,2,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys Glee 1,4; Band 1; Nat l Honor Society; Tomahawk 3; Operetta 1,2; Junior Class Play 3. JUDY BARDEN “Silent in seven languages.'' Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Girls Glee 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Y-Teens 4. CAROLYN BAUCKE “She's quiet at times. ' Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A, 3,4. JEAN ARNOLD “All the things I like to do are either illegal or fattening. ' F.H.A. 1,2; Y-Teens 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Tomahawk 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Tri-M 2,3; Operetta 1,2; Student Council 4;Nat l Honor Society 3. FRANCES BURNS You’d be surprised. F.H.A. 1,3,4; P©P club 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1; Girls Glee 1. MIKE CAMPBELL “They said it couldn't be done.. . so I tackled it with a smile and couldn't do it. ' T-Club 1,2,3,4; Key Cluk 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys Glee 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4; Jr. Class Play 3; Operetta 1,2; Gol 3,4; Tomahawk 2,3,4. vSewi ord ROGER BERNER 7 spend six hours a day here. Do you expect me to study too?' Basketball 1,2,4; Track 1, 2,4; Band 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2. Avoca High 1,2; JOHN BISCHOFF “Every man needs a little enjoyment. ' Key Club 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Band 1, 2,3; Pep Band 1,2,3; Tomahawk 4; Nat'l Honor Society 3. JUDY DOEDEN “Aren't men awful?” Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,4; Girls Glee 1,3, 4; Tomahawk 3,4; Jr. Class Play 3; Operetta 1,2; F.H.A. 3,4. GARY DURMAN “Quiet and agreeable ' Basketball 1; Track 1 Mixed Chorus 2; F.F.A. 1 Class Officer 1. LONNIE EBELER “I don't believe in letting studies interfere with my education. F.F.A. 1; Basketball 2; Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3; Annual 3; T-Club 3,4. —9— TED EVANS, Jr. “It's not what you do, but what you get away with that counts. Mixed Chorus 1,2; Key Club 3,4; T-Club 4; Class Officer 2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 3; Tomahawk 4; Operetta 1. sSeniors RONNA HOLBEN “One who can study and never tire.' F.H.A. 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Girls Glee 1; Y-Teens 1,4; Pep Club 1,2,3. GENNIENE HOLDEN “That'll you have? Mixed Chorus 1,2; Girls Glee 1,2; Y-Teens 4; F.H.A. 3. LONNIE HUSING “Is there a Doctor in the House? T-Club 3,4; W-Club 2; Key Club 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Boys Glee 1,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Tomahawk 3; Junior Class Play 3, Baseball 3, Student Council 3, Sterling High 1; Wilbur High 2; DARREL KROEZE “Horn Farmer. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Key Club 2,3,4; Operetta 1; Nat'l Honor Society 3. CAROL KLEINE “I've never done anything J m ashamed of. Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Girls Glee 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Tomahawk 2,4; Operetta 2. PAT LOGSDON “Flattery will get you somewhere, start talking. pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; Girls Glee 1,2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2; Junior Class Play 3; Tri-M 2,3; Tomahawk 2,3,4. DAVID MATTOX “All great men are dying and I don't feel so good my self. KENNY NEEMAN “Knows a lott but can't think of anything. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1. —10— RITA PELLA “Sever a worry, never a care. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. BOB PELLA 'Everybody loves a lover. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3. DONALD PHILPOTT “A man can never know too much. Mixed Chorus 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2; Student Council 4. RON PLUTA Time tells on a man, especially a good time. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4 T-Club 2,3,4;Key Club 2,3; Class Officer 3; Mixed Chorus 3. CATHERINE NEUKIRCH 7 may do something startling, yet. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,3,4. GERRY PARRISH His only labor is to kill time. T-Club 1,2,3,4; Key Club 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3. DON ROWE “Quiet! He must be thinking.9 F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3. WAYNE RULLA “What? Me worry!! Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Class Officer 1,2; Elk Creek High 1,2. — 11— MARILYN STEWART “You wouldn't dare! Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1,3; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Mixed Chorus 1, 2,3; Girls Glee 1,2; Junior Class Play 3. LARRY TUCKER “Nice things come in small packages. Band 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Pep Band 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Key Club 4; Class Officer 3; Junior Class Play 3; Annual Staff 4. sSeniorA ELDON SCHOLL “Girls, I'm yours without a struggle. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. DENNIS SEAWALL “Like the stars, out every night. Mixed Chorus 1; Basketball 2,3; Track 2. ELAINE THIES “My mama told me never to kiss a stranger. What did you say your name was? Mixed Chorus 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; F.H.A. 3. JIM WATTEYNE “It's such a serious thing to be a funny man. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys Glee 4; Basketball 1,2. CLASS COLOR: Lavender and White CLASS FLOWER: Lilac CLASS MOTTO: Yesterday's dream; tomorrow's goal, —12— Judy Doeden 5 rom ‘ Diaper to ipl omaA Jim Watteyne Carol Kleine Ron Pluta Jean Arnold Jim Hahn « 4 • i Larry Tucker Rita Pella f Rosemary Bill Jim Mike Eleanor Wilhelm Montz Johns Hunt Miller President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Ways Means 2 uniord Dennis Dills Rona Drake Wilma Field Merton Finke Arnold Goracke Loyd Hamm Jo Holden Dorcas Lacey Edward Laue Gary McCoy Marilyn Waqner uniord Fred VanWinkle Lois Taylor Marilyn Russell Marcella Grable (Not pictured) Marie Brammann Arlin Bartels —15— runior ( ,laAA lay On November 24 and 2S the Junior Class, under the direction of Mr. Beamer, presented for their two audiences 'Rarin to Go . This three act comedy was about a family deciding where to spend their vacation. The mother finally decided to spend it at home. Wilbur spent most of his vacation cleaning the garage, Father almost lost his job, Betty didn't get to see Rock Hudson and Father spent his vacation painting the basement. The scenes at the last of the play were rather hectic and the play ended with the members of the family either injured or worn out completely. Therefore, we conclude that the vacation at home was not successful ? Betty Lou Maxwell Grandma Maxwell. Grandpa Maxwell.. Bemadine Smith.. Grandma Brown... Grandpa Brown... Hercules Nelson.. Connie Maxwell... Mr. Finckley..... Wilbur Maxwell... Aunt Mary........ Mr. Maxwell...... Mrs. Maxwell..... ___Lois Taylor ... .Mary Chard . .. Jim Ramsey . Rosie Wilhelm . Eleanor Miller .... Mert Finke ___Gary McCoy ____Rona Drake .....Bill Montz .... Mike Hunt Carolyn Reiber .... Jim Johns Marilyn Russell Dan Patsy Mike Harvey Wherry Colton Leahy Fisher President V. President Secretary Treasurer SopUoMore6 Pat Mary Richard Dorwin Dorothy Bo mar Davis Dorsch Durman Ebeler Janice Earl Gottula Guenther Jerry Hagelback Eloise Hardin Judy Hayes Dianne Gary Larry Marion Husing Jenkins Johnson Kaster Dan Bob Garret Karon Larry Luenberger Lintz Littlejohn McCoy Mandery Ruth Sherwood Richard Don Miller Pack wood Parrish Pella Gayelon Margaret Peg Marilyn Nancy Rohrs Sheppard Stauffer Stephens Stettenbenz Alverda Knippelmeyer Jean Petersen Clarine Billy Wenzl West o (Not Pictured) Eugene Mandery Ron Pella Karin Wilson —20— Barth and Sorenson sponsor, Peterson makes a motion, CANDIDATES Pat Logsdon Marilyn Stewart Alta Hardin Cathy Finn Judy Doeden Bruce McCoy Ron Pluta Jim Hahn Ted Evans John Bischoff (Sponsored by the Sophomore Class) President V. President Secretary Treasurer Betty Ramse y Jo Ann Lint z Diane Gates JoAnn Hebner re tmew Dennis Doeden Jim Downs Eldon George Ebeler Farley Janet Fleck Larry Gibson Larry Fleck Flsie Hinrichs Virginia Holden Earl Kaster Larry Bob Dorth y Margaret Bob Laue Luenberger Lintz Packett Parrish redlimew Ruth Phillips Ray Beamer — English Vivian Wilson — Typing Ned Eckman — Amer. History Harley Rector— Amer. Government The Y-TEENS, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Wilson, is open to all high school girls and is associated with the Y.W.C.A. Some of the projects consist of: the annual Homecoming, the Christmas pre-school party and the making and delivering of Christmas trees and baskets to the needy people of the community. The officers are: President, Pat Logsdon; Vice-President, Jean Arnold; Secretary, Sara Boyden; Treasurer, Alta Hardin, The committee chairmen are: Courtesy, Marilyn Russell; Finance, Marilyn Stewart; Music, Rona Drake; Program, Judy Doeden; Publicity, Marcella Grable; Service, Mary Luenberger;Social, Mary Chard; Guidance, Eleanor Miller. BACK ROW: Genniene Holden, Gladys Rulla, Judy Barden, Ronna Holben, Ruth Miller, Dorothy Lintz, Carol Kleine, JoAnn Holden. FOURTH ROW: Carolyn Reiber, Janice Gottula, Dorothy Ebeler, Rosy Wilhelm, Elsie Hindrichs, Dianne Gates, Betty Ramsey. THIRD ROW: Mary Luenberger, Dianne Husing, Karen Wilson, Marilyn Stephens, Mary Davis, Peg Stauffer, Lois Taylor, Ruth Badertscher, Wilma Field, Mary Chard. SECOND ROW: Eleanor Miller, Ruth Phillips, Margery Kleine, Bev Russell, Elaine Ramsey, JoAnn Lintz, Karon McCoy, Ronna Drake, Jean Peterson. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Wilson, advisor, Marilyn Stewart, Alta Hardin, Jean Arnold, Pat Logsdon, Sara Boyden, Judy Doeden, Marcella Grable, Marilyn Russell. lub Key Club, under the direction of A.V. Grass, is a service organization under the sponsorship of the Kiwanis Club. Some of the important events of the Key Club are: a pancake feed, jointly sponsored by the Kiwanis, Parent-Son Banquet, District Convention, and National Convention. Officers are: Pres., Jim Hahn, Vice-Pres., Mike Campbell, Secretary, John Bischoff, Treasurer, Ted Evans. District officers from T.H.S. are: Treasurer, Mike Campbell, Secretary, Bruce McCoy, Lt. Gov. of division XXII, John Bischoff. BACK ROW: Gary McCoy, Lonnie Husing, Bruce McCoy, Larry Tucker, Jim Ramsey, Bill Montz. SECOND ROW: Harvey Fisher, Larry Johnson, Mike Hunt, Dan Wherry, Mike Leahy, Larry Morrissey. FRONT ROW: A.V. Grass, advisor, Duane Buerstetta, Ted Evans, Mike Campbell, Jim Hahn, John Bischoff. BACK ROW: Gary McCoy, Dan Wherry, Jim Watteyne, Chuck Stoner, Mike Campbell. FIFTH ROW: Earl Kaster, Larry Morrissey, Cathy Neukirch, Mary Anderson, Eleanor Miller, Alice Weber. FOURTH ROW: Diane Gates, Sharon Bartels, Janice Gottula, Marie Brammann, Joanne Hebner, Cathy Finn. THIRD ROW: Bev Russell, Marilyn Russell, Marg Campbell, JoAnn Lintz, Betty Ramsey, Rona Drake. SECOND ROW: Alta Hardin, Mary Chard, Elaine Ramsey, Mary Davis, Judy Doeden, Wilma Field. FRONT ROW: Lois Taylor, Pat aoracke, Elizabeth Seawall, Ruth Phillips, Director, Miss Stewart, Accompanist Jean Arnold. ‘Wlixed (gUorua Mixed Chorus is a group selected by the director, Miss Stewart, on their vocal ability. On December 17, the Mixed Chorus and Glee Clubs, along with the Grade School presented a Christmas Program. Each group sang several Christmas songs. §l ee GIRLS GLEE — BACK ROW: Diane Gates, Elaine Ramsey, Marg Campbell, Jean Arnold. SECOND ROW: Margaret Packett, Betty Ramsey, Judy Doeden, JoAnn Lintz, Bev Russell, Elsie Hinrichs. FRONT ROW: Ruth Phillips, Elizabeth Seawall, Mary Davis, Rona Drake, Director, Miss Stewart. BOYS GLEE: Jim Watteyne, Gary McCoy, Mike Campbell, Accompanist, Jean Arnold, Earl Kaster, Director, Miss Stewart, Dan Wherry, Chuck Stoner, Larry Morrissey. OFFICERS Tecumtelt eliicjU CLARINETS S. Boyden C. Reiber M. Stephens M. Luenberger J. Berner M. Taylor P. Jewell J. Hermsmeyer E. Sheppard C. Ramsey R. Philips D. Reiber D. Hoi ben ALTO CLARINET C. Finn OBOE R. Drake FLUTE E. Miller PERCUSSION R. Wilhelm J. Doeden S. Packwood D. Husing ALTO SAXOPHONE P. Logsdon D. Ebeler L. Taylor C. Harrah TENOR SAXOPHONE M. Finke B. Dillaplain FRENCH HORN D. Kroeze N. Arnold R. Puchella S. Steinmeyer K. Rosenkrans MAJORETTES sSchool Bancl BARITONES B. Montz J. Peterson L. Weyers M. Little L. Fricke TROMBONES D. Buerstetta J. Downs T. Scharton L. Starlin R. Dorsch T. Suhr C. Graff BASS K. Campbell MAJORETTES J. Doeden R. Drake L. Taylor Not Pictured A. Bartels L. Dorsch B. Douglas D. Wheatcraft CORNETS K. Wilson D. Wherry L. Husing A. Aden R. Bane A. Poison B. McNergney W. Philips J. Hermsmeyer J. Swanson Director, Mr. Harrison PREP BAND gtauffer E. Hardin, D. Lintz, E. Hinrichs, B. Russell, R. Wil- BACK ROW: F. Burns, F. Miller, M. Bram er1' helm, m. Davis. seawall, J. Hayes, S. Goeman, L. Hahn, J. Hebner, W. Field. FIFTH ROW: J. Arnold, A. Weber, 5. Be®th®i , rj on itld r s • doj FOURTH ROW: M. Grable, C. Baucke, D. Husing. D. Ebeler, P. Colton, B. Ramsey, E. Ramsey, C, Kleine, R. {lader- tscher. THIRD ROW: A. Hardin, M. Luenberqer, G. Rohrs, S. Laue, J. Lintz, J. Gottula, C. Wenzl, C. Reiber, M. Russell. SECOND ROW: j. Doeden, S. Boyden, M. Waqner, M. Campbell, R. Miller, J. Peterson, R. Drake, M. Chard, M. An- derson. FRONT ROW: K. McCoy, D. Gates, Sponsor, Mrs. Boyden CHEERLEADFRS: P. Logsdon, D. Lacey, C. Finn � , , inn� M. btewart, L. Taylor, The Pep Club, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Boyden, is an organization open to all high school girls, that promotes school spirit throughout the year. The Pepperettes , along with the Kiwanis, sponsors the football and basketball banquets. After track season is over, a picnic is held for all the track boys by the Pep Club. The officers are: President Sara Boyden, Vice-President Judy Doeden, Secretary Alta Hardin, and Treasurer Marilyn Russell. —32— Lois Taylor Marilyn Stewart Cathy Finn F.H.A., under the direction of Miss Nelson, is an organization open to all girls who have had at least one semester of Home Ec. The officers are: President, Judy Doeden; Vice-President, Alta Hardin; Secretary, Rosie Wilhelm; Treasurer, Patsy Colton; Historian, Marie Brammann; Degree Chairman, Frances Bums; Recreation Chairman, Ruth Miller; Song Leader, Mary Leuenberger; Publicity Chairman, Rita Pella; Parliamentarian, Eloise Hardin. BACK ROW: Mary Leuenberger, Carolyn Baucke, Cathy Neukirch, Alice Weber, Dorthy Lintz, Margy Klein, Mary Anderson, JoAnn Holden, Sharon Goeman. THIRD ROW: Carolyn Reiber, Sharon Laue, Wilma Field, Ruth Miller, Eleanor Miller, Gayelon Rohrs, Clarine Wenzel, JoAnn Hebner, Linda Hahn. SECOND ROW: Frances Burns, Frances Little, Ruth Badertscher, Elizabeth Seawall, Pat Goracke, Judy Hayes, Sharon Bartels, Rita Pella, Sandra Beethe. FRONT ROW: Miss Nelson, Marie Brammann, Rosemary Wilhelm, Judy Doeden, Alta Hardin, Patsy Colton, Eloise Hardin. F.F.A. , under the direction of Mr. Barth, is an organization open to all boys taking Voc. Ag. The officers are: President, Darrel Kroeze; Vice-President, Jim Johns; Secretary, Ron Reinsche; Treasurer; Bob Pella; Parliamentarian, Dave Little; Reporter, Anton Lintz; Sentinel, Mert Finke. BACK ROW: Edward Laue, Roger Bartels, Earl Guenther, Ron Pella, Willis Mandery, Kenny Neeman. THIRD ROW: Arnold Goracke, Willis Bohling, Richard Parrish, Edward Teater, Larry Mandery, Dan Leuenberger, Don Pella. SECOND ROW: Sponsor, Mr. Barth; Larry Riensche, Mike Teater, Bob Leuenberger, Donald Rowe, Eldon Scholl, Sherwood Packwood, Larry Laue. FIRST ROW: Bob Pella, Anton Lintz, Jim Johns, Darrel Kroeze, Ronald Riensche, Merton Finke, David Little. cA. - Royalty On Nov. 21, 1958, theF.F.A. and F.H.A. held their dance in the bandroom. At the dance, Alta Hardin was crowned queen by Mr. Barth and Darrel Kroeze was crowned King by Miss Nelson. The queen was chosen from the candidates: Alta Hardin, Rita Pella, and Cathy Neukirch, by the F.F.A. The King was chosen from the candidates: Darrel Kroeze, Bob Pella, and Don Rowe, by the F.H.A. The dance was enjoyed by all. Especially by Sponsor Barth!! -36- BACK ROW: Alta Hardin, Rosie Wilhelm, Betty Ramsey, Dan Wherry, Don Philpott, Sponsor, Mr. Wilson FRONT ROW: Cathy Finn, Bruce McCoy, Sara Boyden, Jim Hahn, Jean Arnold. Student Council The Student Council is an organization designed to help the school by improving student conditions. Some of the activities accomplished during the year are: The purchasing of a Hi-Fi set to take the place of record players for school dances and sponsored a Valentine Dance for the high school. Officers are as follows: Jean Arnold, President, Jim Hahn, Vice President, Bruce McCoy, Secretary-Treasurer. Sponsor is Wayne Wilson. Its members are presidents of classes and presidents of home rooms. —37— BACK ROW: Chuck Stoner, Lon Ebler, Jim Ramsey, Bill Montz, Gary McCoy. SECOND ROW: Coach Eckman, Sponser, Ted Evans, Jim Hahn, Dan Wherry, Jim Johns, Jerry Parrish, Coach Rector, Sponser. FRONT ROW: Larry Morrissey, Lon Husing, Bruce McCoy, Mike Campbell, Mike Hunt. “T 0ufc T-Club, under the sponsership of coaches Eckman and Rector, is open to- all boys who letter in a sport while in high school. The T-Clubs main activity is the sponsering of the annual Christmas Dance. This year it was held Saturday, December 20, 1958. It was greatly enjoyed by all. This years officers are: President: Ron Pluto, Vice President: Lon Ebeler, Sec.- Tres.: Jim Hahn. BACK ROW: Judy Doeden, Larry Morrissey, Don Anderson, Harvey Fisher, Cathy Finn, Jean Arnold, Pat Logsdon, Mike Campbell. THIRD ROW: Karon Wilson, Marilyn Stephens, Carol Kliene, Marilyn Russell, Rona Drake, Ted Evans, John Bis- choff (not pictured) Jim Hahn, Lois Taylor. SECOND ROW: Marcella Grable, Peg Stauffer, Mary Chard, Karon McCoy. FRONT ROW: Larry Tucker, Alta Hardin, Sara Boyden, Mike Leahy. cAnnual The big job of the annual staff is to put out the TOMAHAWK-This organization is open to any hard working, able-bodied sophomore, junior, or senior. We, the annual staff, are under the capable leadership of Mr. Don Wendt. Larry Tucker and Sara Boyden were co-editors and Alta Hardin was the business manager. Don Wendt Advisor Queen QUEEN CANDIDATES ALTA HARDIN PAT LOGSDON MARILYN STEWART JUDY DOEDEN CATHY FINN Jerry Aden crownbearer —40— Z)ecuntAelt The 6th annual Homecoming of Tecumseh High School was sponsored jointly by the Y-Teens and the Key Club, and held on October 2 and 3. Thursday evening the students met and marched downtown, where a bonfire rally was held. The senior football boys gave short speeches. There were yells and music and then a dummy representing Falls City was thrown into the fire. On the afternoon of the 3rd, a rally was presented and four skits were given by the Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen. Prizes of $5, $3, and $2 went to the Seniors, Sophomores, and Juniors respectively. 5£omecommgf At 7:30 on the evening of the 3rd, Te-cumseh played Falls City with Tecumseh being defeated 27—7. At the half time a band show was given and then our Homecoming King and Queen were revealed when Jean Arnold, Y-Teen Vice-President crowned Queen Cathy Finn and King Ron Pluta. Rona Drake entertained when she sang, The Way You Look Tonight . Mrs. Wilson narrated the activities. After the game the Tecumseh High School students, alumni, and spectators at the game were invited to a dance in the gym, featuring the Starlighters from Syracuse. HAM FISHING COM football 1958 BACK ROW: Bob Luenberger, Harvey Fisher, Mert Finke, Bob Parrish, Norman Luenberger, Don Anderson, Kenny Whitehead, George Farley, Lester Starlin. SECOND ROW: Coach Eckman, Dan Leahy, Ron Pluta, Bruce McCoy, Mike Campbell, Jim Ramsey, Lonnie Ebeler, Chuck Stoner, Bill Montz, Larry Johnson, Coach Rector. FRONT ROW: Larry Morrissey, Dan Wherry, Jim Johns, Jim Hahn, Jerry Parrish, Lonnie Husing, Ted Evans, Mike Hunt, Gary McCoy, Student Manager David Altman. The 1958 Football Team, led by coaches Rector and Eckman, wound up the season with a two win-seven loss record. Our squad, made up of mostly inexperienced men, was handicapped because they were outweighed every game. The Indians will lose eight seniors: Pluta, Parrish, Hahn, Evans, Husing, Ebeler, Campbell, and McCoy. Nine lettermen will be reporting next season. SCOREBOARD 0 Tecumseh........................ Pius X 20 6 Tecumseh..................... Syracuse 25 20 Tecumseh........................Wymore 26 7 Tecumseh..................... Falls City 27 7 Tecumseh.......................Bellevue 28 20 Tecumseh........................Pawnee 12 20 Tecumseh....................... Auburn 31 14 Tecumseh....................Nebr. City 26 28 Tecumseh.......................Humboldt 27 Jim Hahn Ted Evans Ron Pluta Guard Center End Co-Captain : Larry Morrissey Guard Jim Ramsey Tackle Chuck Stoner Tackle ! -=v© Gary McCoy Center Jim Johns Guard All Conference Ned Eckman Harley Rector Coaches Bd ketbaU 1958 1959 C SCORE BOARD Tecumseh 56 Plattsmouth 71 Tecumseh 36 Falls City 66 Tecumseh 47 University High 35 Tecumseh 55 Nebraska City 67 Tecumseh 39 Pawnee City 63 Tecumseh 30 Auburn 52 Tecumseh 55 Crete 70 Tecumseh 31 • Pius X 28 Tecumseh 37 Pawnee City 57 Tecumseh 46 Bellevue 45 Tecumseh 41 Auburn 61 Tecumseh 70 Humboldt 66 Tecumseh 35 Syracuse 54 Tecumseh 42 Ashland 51 Tecumseh 71 Wymore 60 BACK ROW: Ron Pluta, Brace McCoy, Mike Campbell, Dan Wherry, Jim Ramsey, Mike Leahy, Larry Johnson, Bill Montz, Jim Johns. SECOND ROW: David Altman, Roger Berner, Mike Hunt, Dennis Doeden, Larry Morrissey, Bob Parrish, Lester Starlin. FRONT ROW: Dorwin Durman, Jerry Hagelback. Coach: Ned Eckman AK-SAR-BEN Tournament Tecumseh 52 Ashland 51 Tecumseh 29 Pawnee 40 Class B District Tournament Tecumseh 44 Humboldt 47 Bruce McCoy GUARD Mike Hunt GUARD Dan Wherry FORWARD Ron Pluta CENTER Mike Campbell FORWARD Larry Johnson FORWARD —48- Jim Ramsey CENTER Bill Montz FORWARD Mike Leahy FORWARD - Larry Morrissey GUARD James Johns FORWARD Dennis Doeden GUARD —49— The Tecumseh Chieftain Since 1869 Printing and Publishing Farmers Elevator Tecumseh, Nebraska Phone 364 Thurber Bros. Chrysler- Plymouth Sales and Service Wrecker Service Nachtigall Rexall Drug Prescriptions — Cosmetics Farm Animals Supplies Drugs—Wallpaper—Paint Goodenough School and Office Supplies, Printing, Typewriters, and Repairs Phone 367 Lang's Food Stores Market For Thrifty Shoppers Always Plenty Free Parking Phone 392 Siske Shoe Shop Tecumseh, Nebraska Baucke's Cafe And Bowling Alley Phone 333 Bowl For Health” Clark Grain Co. Tecumseh, Nebraska Phone 338 Warnke's Foodliner Grocery, Meat, Produce And Frozen Food -51— C. E. Peterson - Studio Fine Portraits Groups Candid Weddings Auburn, Nebraska Phone 470 Wayne Oldfather’s Friendly Chiet Drug Store Phone 375 Parrish Grocery Ida Moe Style Shop Gorton Clothing Store Boline Cleaners Bicknell Implement Pope Produce Gambles Store Egge’s Radio Shop Lee’s Cafe Holden's Drive-Inn Brock’s Skyview Drive-In Hopkin’s Hotel Centennial Cafe Tecumseh Locker Wigwam Cafe Aden's Floral Shop “Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions’’ We Telegraph Flowers Tecumseh, Nebraska Phone 4276 Campbell Soup Co. Tecumseh, Nebraska Tecumseh, Bottling Co. Sam and Brownie Phone 4290 D.A. Wolken Sons Kirkman Jewelry Store Ike’s Standard Service Hendee’s Chat ’ N Nibble Leahy Motor Company Johnson County Co-op Yoder’s Tire Service Chittenden’s Hardware Furniture Compliments of Albert Fisher Compliments of Carl Rulla Compliments of Dr. Barnes Compliments of Dr. Schutz —52— 880 RELAY Bruce McCoy Mike Campbell Lonnie Husing Dan Wheny DISCUS Bruce McCoy COACH Harley Recotr 100 YD 220 YD. DASH Lloyd Ham POLE VAULT Mike Hunt MILE Jim Johns 5th Class B State Meet TWO MILE RELAY Larry Johnson Jim Ramsey Larry Morrissey Gary McCoy SHOT PUT Jerry Parrish unior Senior Banquet WAITERS Bob Lintz Don Anderson Steve Rot hell Harvey Fisher Dan Wherry Willis Bohling Mike Leahy Larry Johnson On April 25, 1959 the Junior Class of Te-cumseh High entertained the Senior Class at the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom at the Community Building. The event started at 6:30 with a lovely banquet served 'Oriental' style by the sophomore waiters and waitresses. I Singee Muchee.. Dorcas Lacey Lois Taylor Kotow Seniors To Our Honored •. • Mike Hunt —54— —55— (Oriental arcle na After the dinner there was a dance in an oriental garden with music by the Wymore Dance Band. At 12:30 there was a show Me and the Colonel at the local theatre. The whole event was greatly enjoyed by all! WAITRESSES Patsi Colton Eloise Hardin Judi Hayes Karon McCoy Dianne Husing Ruth Miller Peg Stauffer Karin Wilson Hapee Welcome.. Rosemary Wil helm Speake Muchee .. Rev. Donald McCall Pogoda Gong (Fooey Tu Yu). Judy Doeden (Operation OzarhzA 1959 At 12:01 on Wednesday May 13, about 27 seniors from our high school boarded a chartered bus with our 'dear' driver Mr. Van Horn. Two hundred miles later, and not much sleep having been acquired from the long trip; we arrived at Kirkwood Lodge, Osage Beach, Missouri to find approximately five other schools there. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Miss Stewart, and community sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Ike Bohling, found most of the seniors resting the first day. We could swim, boat, fish, go horseback riding and SLEEP. At night there was a square dance and a picnic which found few Tecumseh seniors attending. The next day was spent really enjoying the surrounding Lake of the Ozarks area, despite the cool weather — sweat shirts were the garb of the day. That evening we visited Phantom Acr ' and Dog-patch. The next morning we boarded the bus for home. About 9:00 on Friday May the 15 we arrived tired and weary, but we all had to agree It was quite an experience!! Plenty of Room on the Bus. BREAKFAST??? SENIORS TRY PHOTOGRAPHIC ABILITY ON SENIOR TRIP 1959 Baccalaureate and Commencement NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Jean Arnold John Bischoff Bruce McCoy Darrel Kroeze Cathy Finn Alta Hardin Rosemary Wilhelm Jim Ramsey Jim Johns Duane Buerstetta Arlin Bartels 5emor ME AND MY SHADOW On April 14 and 15 the Senior Class of Tecumseh presented to their two audiences an uproarious comedy — 'Me and My Shadow'. Mr. Beamer took the directing of this little group. The comedy was about a young married couple, Roy and Arleen Harrington, and all the excitement that happens when Arleen leaves for a weekend; on the way from the depot Roy finds an East Indian girl. Things really start popping — from Mrs. King, mother-in-law coming to being called 'Master' — but it all ends well except for Doctor Douglas!!! Arleen Harrington. Roy Harrington... Dr. Bruce Douglas Susan Fisher..... Shadow........... Mrs. King........ Georgia Butler. .. Sheriff Hickson... Sabu.............. .. Alta Hardin ... Jim Hahn .John Bischoff . Pat Logsdon . Judy Doeden . .Sara Boyden .. Cathy Finn .. .Ted Evans , Larry Tucker