Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1961 volume:

TECUMSEH HIGH SCHOOL Tecumseh, Nebraska Harv Fisher - Editor Dianne Gates - Assistant Editor Janice Gottula - Layout Editor PP 111 111! mm mm mm feii m Hit’ Sipfs .,$i v' J rt? r7 i', ’ f y t Sincere 'Dedication to TKia. Sue ‘Soycten We extend our deepest thanks for all she has done for us. For her undying interest in her Pep Club and for being a guiding light to all her students, we gratefully dedicate this 1960-1961 Tomahawk. S vici Sdwtfow FROM LEFT: Dale Mills, Melvin Phillips, LaVerne Olmsted, T. J. McPherrin, Lorin Blume, Carl Gieser, Clare P. Campbell. RO JEAN SUCH MARY FELT Home Economics English Health Dramotics RUTH SORENSON English Spanish VIVIAN WILSON English Guidance acuity LE ROY ZENTIC Physical Education Biology DONALD JACKSON Natural Sciences GARY SPEAR Social Sciences Drivers Ed LYLE MOSKAL Commercial MILDRED BREHM Vocal Music NICK BRAMMANN Custodian ANNABELLE KENT GRACE KLEINE Cooks CHARLES SCHOTT Student Teacher of Mathematics P.S.T.C. acuity IONE RUBY Secretary EDWIN MILLER JIM BAIRD Janitors I'd rother walk with a MAN than an angel anyday. PEG STAUFFER Vice-President Cheerleader............ 2,3,4 Pep Club............ 1,2,3,4 Y-Teens................ 2,3,4 Annual Staff............2,3,4 Student Council............ 4 Band .....................3,4 Class Officer.............. 4 Junior Class Play...........3 KARIN WILSON Secretary Cheerleader................ 4 Pep Club ................ 3,4 Y-Teens.................2,3,4 FHA ................... 1,2 Annual Staff........... 2,3,4 Nat'l. Hon Soc'ty........ 3,4 Junior Class Play ..........3 Mixed Chorus...............1 Band ...............1,2,3,4 Pep Band .............. 1 2,3 Dance Band.......... 1,2,3,4 Class Officer............ 3,4 No matter how yuh look at it, farmin' Jus don't pay. DAN LUENBERGER Treasurer Football Mgr............... 4 Track Mgr...................4 T-Club .................... 4 Key Club ................ 3,4 FFA .................1,2,3,4 Annual Staff............... 4 Nat'l Hon Soc'ty............4 DON ANDERSON President Football............... 2,3,4 Basketball Mgr..............4 Track ............. 1,2,3,4 T-Club ...................3,4 Key Club..................3,4 Annual Staff........... 2,3,4 Junior Class Play.......... 3 Mixed Chorus ...............4 Vocal Groups ...............4 Class Officer...............4 Compliments Of ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION CO. Now was that nice? JANICE GOTTULA Ways Means Pep Club............1,2,3,4 Y-Teens .................. 2 FHA ...................... 4 Annual Staff.............3,4 Student Council .......... 4 Girls' Glee ........1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus ........... 1,4 Vocal Group ............ 3,4 Class Officer .............4 - DAVE ALTMAN Football.................. 3,4 Football Mgr.................2 Basketball ............. 1 2,3 T-Club ................. 2,3,4 Annual Staff................ 4 Mixed Chorus ............... 1 Vocal Group ................ 1 Band .....................3,4 Think, maybe we can dodge this work. LORENE BAUCKE Y-Teens ....................1 FHA .................... 1,3,4 Girls' Glee ................1 Mixed Chorus .............. 1 V 6? SANDRA BEETHE Pep Club ...........1,2,3,4 FHA ................ 1 2,3,4 Annual Staff............... 4 Mixed Chorus ..............1 Compliments Of JOHNSON COUNTY BANK Alice Blue Gown. Quiet, but you never can tell after hours. Some grow wide, some grow tall, but I just didn't grow at all. He never worked till he began to work his teachers. DORWIN DURMAN I'm a man hater, but the Bible says love your enemies.' PATS I COLTON Pep Club ... 1 2,3,4 .... 1 4 Basketball Footbal 1 1 2 FHA Track Annual Staff .... Girls' Glee 1,4 Class Officer .... Se ttefi4 The more you explain it, the less I understand it. MARY DAVIS DOROTHY EBLER Pep Club 1 2 3,4 Pep Club .... 1 2,3,4 Y-Teens 1 2,3,4 Y-Teens .... 1,2,3,4 FHA 1 2,3,4 .,2,3,4 FHA Annual Staff Annual Staff ..., .... 3 Student Council Girls' Glee 1 2,3,4 Nat'l Hon Soc'ty 3,4 Vocal Groups Girls'State Junior Class Play 3 Girls' Glee .... 1 Mixed Chorus .. 1 Band 1 2,3,4 Dance Band .... 1 2,3 Pep Bond Class Officer ... The Artist. Not all men ore fools, some are bachelors. RICHARD DORSCH HARVEY FISHER Track 1 2 Footbal 1 . 1 2,3,4 Junior Class Ploy .. 3 Basketball Mgr. ... ... 2,3,4 Mixed Chorus .... 1 4 Track 1 Vocal Groups .. 1,2,3,4 Track Mgr .... 2,3 Bond .... 1,2,3 T-Club ... 2,3,4 Key Club .. 2,3,4 Annual Staff ... 2,3,4 Student Council .... Nat'l Hon Soc'ty .., 3,4 Boys' State Junior Class Play .., 3 Class Officer 2,3 Compliments Of FISHER PRODUCE School is a nightmare and I manage to sleep through it. Sometimes I |ust shift my brain into neutral and let it rattle. JERRY GIBSON ED HARMAN Track........................1 Football............ 1,2,3 4 Annual Staff ................ 4 T-Club....................... 4 Mixed Chorus ........... 1 3,4 Key Club .................. 3,4 EARL GUENTHER Footbal I ...................3 Track ...................... 2 FFA .................1,2,3,4 Junior Class Play........... 3 61 JUDI HAYES Pep Club ............ 1,2,3,4 FHA .....................1,2,4 Annual Staff.............. 3,4 Junior Class Play ...........3 Girls' Glee .............1 3,4 Mixed Chorus ............. 1,4 When I grow up I might marry a •Butch'er. Blondes never die, they just fade away ELOISE HARDIN Pep Club .......... 1,2,3,4 Y-Teens ...............1,2,4 FHA ................ 1,2,3,4 Annual Staff...........2,3,4 Girls' Glee ........1 2,3,4 Mixed Chorus.............1,4 Compliments Of CHITTENDENS Hardware Furniture Diamonds are a girls best friend. DIANNE HUSING Pep Club............ 1,2,3,4 Y-Teens .............. 2,3,4 FHA .................... 1,2 Annual Staff............ 3,4 Junior Class Play......... 3 Girls' Glee.........1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus ............1,2 Vocal Groups ............3,4 Band ..................... 2 Friend to all, enemy to none. LARRY JOHNSON RUTH MILLER Bosketball.......... 1,2,3,4 Footbal I ...........1,2,3,4 Track................1,2,3,4 T-Club.................. 2,3,4 Key Club.................2,3,4 Junior Class Play ...........3 Cheerleader .........1,2,3,4 Pep Club ........... 1,2,3,4 Y-Teen................. 2,3,4 FHA ................ 1,2,3,4 Annual Staff..............3,4 Student Council.............1 Junior Class Play.......... 3 Mixed Chorus..............1,4 Class Officer...............1 I think I'll be a bachelor. MIKE LEAHY Basketball...........1,2,3,4 Football............. 1,2,3,4 Track....................1 2,3 T-Club.................. 2,3,4 Key Club ............... 2,3,4 Annual Staff ............. 2,4 Student Council ...........3,4 Nat'l Hon Soc'ty....... 4 Junior Class Play ...........3 Mixed Chorus.................4 Vocal Groups...............1,4 Class Officer..............2,3 SHERWOOD PACKWOOD FFA .....................1,2 Junior Class Play......... 3 Mixed Chorus...............1 Vocal Groups.............. 3 Band................1,2,3,4 Almost killed by a train of thought passing through his mind. BOB LINTZ RICHARD PARRISH The real George. I wonder if my car will always rattle? Often he sits and thinks, but more often he just sits. Highwoys are happyways when they lead away from home. DON PELLA GAYELON ROHRS Pep Club........... 1,2,3 4 Y-Teens ....................1 FHA .................1,2,3,4 Girls' Glee ................1 Mixed Chorus .............. 1 6 RON PELLA STEVE ROTHELL Football................... 2 FFA ................ 1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus..............1,2 Class Officer ............ 1 The Great Lover! Having fun is better than having nothing at all Give me the girl, the moonlight, and I'll tell ghost stories. MARILYN STEPHENS DAN WHERRY Pep Club 3,4 Basketball .. 1 2,3,4 Y-Teens 2,3,4 Football .. 1,2 3,4 Annual Staff .... 1,4 Track Mixed Chorus ... 1 T-Club ... 2,3,4 Band ... 1 2,3,4 Key Club ... 2,3,4 Dance Band .... .... 1,2,3,4 Annual Staff .... 2,3,4 Pep Band ... 1,2,3,4 Student Council ... 2,4 Nat'l Hon Soc'ty .. 3,4 Junior Class Play .. 3 Mixed Chorus ..... 1,4 Vocal Groups 1 4 Class Officer 2 Everything he likes begins with F ; freshmen, food, ond Fords. S entail f Four years of fun in and out of school. JERRY GIBSON Anchors Aweigh BOB LINTZ Sweeter Thon You 'tyedtvtdcuf d Hkwte Sattyd WILLIE BOHLING Happy Birthday, Baby ED HARMAN Banned In Boston PEG STAUFFER Peggy Sue SANDRA BEETHE Standin1 on the Corner MIKE LEAHY Lend Me Your Comb DOROTHY EBLER Runaway PATSI COLTON Baby face KARIN WILSON Where the HARV FISHER Splfsh Splash Boys Are ELOISE HARDIN Model Girl I RON PELLA Let a Smile be Your Umbrella JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS (Right to Left) Pat Goracke President Bob Leuenberger Vice President George Farley Secretary Sharon Goeman Treasurer Dianne Gates Ways and Means SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS (Right to Left) Gary Waring President Diane McPherrin Vice President Linda Fricke T reasurer Loretta Petersen Secretary FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS (Right to Left) Steve Waring President Bob Burns Vice President Margret Taylor Secretary-T reasurer Nancy Arnold Public Relations ALLEN ADEN SUSIE GOERS VIRGINIA HOLDEN ROGER BARTELS (Not pictured) JANET FLECK tyciKianA PAT GORACKE MARGIE KLIEN f SHARON BARTELS LARRY FLECK LINDA HAHN DORTHY LINTZ DENNIS DOEDEN LARRY GIBSON - (Not pictured) ARTHUR LEWIS JoANN HEBNER Let's bug this Joint. Sponsor Jackson and wife enjoy banquet. Compliments Of ADEN'S Floral Gift Shop BOB PARRISH BEVERLY RUSSELL RUTH PHILLIPS CAROL RUETER BETTY RAMSEY LIZ SEAWALL ELAINE RAMSEY KAREN SIMMONDS BOB LEUENBERGER GENE OLTMAN DONNA RATHBUN LESTER STARLIN MARGARET PACKETT LARRY RIENSCHE KEN WHITEHEAD VELMA BAUCKE DALLAS ELENGA JOE HERMSMEIER LINDA YATES GARY BAUERS GLORIA ELTISTE EARL HUPKA SHELIA KROEZE CAROL BISHOFF LINDA FRICKE (Not Pictured) CAROL JOHNSON STAN LANDRY STEVE ROHRS LARRY TAYLOR Compliments Of FARMERS ELEVATOR, INC. KAREN ROSAKRANS GARY WARING MARG LITTLE RICHARD PETERSON LARRY SEAWALL DICK WATTEYNE (?t z 4 '63 DIANE McPHERRIN MARGARET PUCHALLA SARAH STIENMEYER DIANNE WENDELL DAVE PACKETT KIETH RAMSEY DONNA LARRY STONER WEYERS FRED BAILEY LARRY DORSCH (Not Pictured) Compliments Of TECUMSEH LOCKER CO. PENNI JEWEL GARY MANDERY (?ta4A JIM STAUFFER STEVE WARING rI CAROL RAMSEY TERRY SCHARTON TOM SHUR STEVE WENZL ooe, do I hove to do it over, Mr. Moskal? The Mouse Squeaks I I wouldn't cheat, Mr. Jackson. Beetle's work of art. WOWS FIRST ROW: Nancy Carman, Ruth Phillips, Pat Goracke, Betty Ramsey, Eloise Hardin, Dianne Wendell, Marg Little, Mary Davis, Miss Brehm. SECOND ROW: Judi Hayes, Linda Fricke, Karen Rosakrans, Dianne Gates, Patty Bomor, Dorthy Lintz, Annalee Allen, Gloria Eltiste, Diane McPherrin. THIRD ROW: Janice Gottulo, Ruth Miller, Sharon Bartels, Elaine Ramsey, Sorah Steinmeyer. FOURTH ROW: Gene Mandery, Liz Seawall, Patsi Colton, Bev Russell, Loretta Petersen, Steve Rhors, Kevin Cambell, Bob Parrish. FIFTH ROW: Jerry Gibson, Earl Hupka, Jim Reed, Larry Riensch, Don Anderson, Dan Wherry, Mike Leahy, Ken Whiteheod, Harlan Houghton, Bob Lintz, Kenny Lintz. MIXED CHORUS GIRLS' GLEE FIRST ROW: Miss Brehm, Nancy Carman, Margret Taylor, Wanda Porker, Betty Ramsey, Dianne Wendell, Margret Pucholla, Janet Harmon, Mary Davis. SECOND ROW: Judi Hayes, Claudia Graff, Karen Rosakrans, Sandi Hunt, Elaine Petersen, Ruth Phillips, Dianne Gates, JoAnn Lintz, Penni Jewel, Noncy Arnold. THIRD ROW: Mary Anderson, Shilia Kroeze, Sharon Goeman, Elaine Ramsey, Dona Rathbun, Marg Little, Dione McPherrin, Bev Russell. FOURTH ROW: Liz Seawall, Shirley Kroeze, Henrietta Seawall. FIFTH ROW: Dianne Husing, Sharon Bartels, Linda Fricke, Patsi Colton, Janice Gottulo, Joan Bemer, Loretta Petersen, Sarah Steinmeyer, Carol Ramsey, Glorio Eltiste, Annalee Allen. SENIOR BOYS' QUARTET: Richard Dorsch, Mike Leahy Don Anderson Dan Wherry. ACCOMPANISTS: Elaine Ramsey Linda Fricke JUNIOR TRIO: Betty Ramsey, Bev Russell, Dianne Gates. SOPHOMORE TRIO: Diane McPherrln, Karen Rosakrans, Sarah Stelnmeyer. V yC€ii GIRLS' TRIPLE TRIO: First Row, Dianne Wendell, Nancy Carman, Claudia Graff, Mary Anderson. Second Row: Mary Davis, Janice Gottula, Loretta Petersen, Sharon Goeman. Top Row: Joan Berner. GIRLS' SEXTET: First Row, Penni Jewel, Ruth Phillips, Nancy Arnold. Second Row: Sharon Bartels, Marg Little, Dianne Husing. CORNETS FIRST ROW: Delvln Poison, Woyne Phillips, Dianne Wendell, Korin Wilson, Jerry Beethe, Allen Poison. TOP ROW: Gary Mahler, John Swanson, Harlan Ebeler, Tom Wolf, Robert McNergney, Richard Bane, Allen Aden, Joe Hermsmeler. CLARINETS 7. .5. gw FIRST ROW: Marilyn Stephens, Carol Bischoff, Margaret Taylor, Ruth Phillips, Janet Harman, Linda Evans, Judy Hermsmeler. TOP ROW: Lowell Stephens, Bob Douglas, Penni Jewell, Charlotte Stoddard, Jo Carol McCoy, Arthur Lewis, Judy Norvell, Linda Relber, Cheryl Davis. BARITONES FIRST ROW: Carol Campbell, Nancy Carman. TOP ROW: Margaret Little, Linda Fricke, Larry Weyers, Danny Davis, Margie McPherrln. Compliments Of FORD HATCHERY 29 SAXOPHONES Gene Henderson, Dorothy Ebler, Diane McPherrln, Jim Stauffer, Bob Dillaplain, Bob Repp. MAJORETTES DRUM MAJOR: Larry Taylor MAJORETTES: Sarah Steinmeyer, Joan Berner, Peg Stauffer. BASS HORNS Arthur Lewis, Stan Landry, Dave Altman, Kevin Campbell. FIRST ROW: Nancy Arnold, Claudia Graff, Dianne Gates, Penni Jewel, Mrs. Wilson, Sandy Hunt, Karen Rosakrons, Patsi Colton, Eloise Hardin, Elsie Hendrichs. SECOND ROW: Peg Stauffer, Janet Harman, Betty Ramsey, Margret Taylor, Carol Ramsey, Linda Hahn, Linda Fricke, Wanda Parker, Elaine Ramsey. THIRD ROW: Dianne Husing, Susie Goers, Ruth Phillips, Carol Bishoff, Bev Russell, Joan Berner, Dorothy Ebler, Ruth Miller, Linda Hahn. FOURTH ROW: Marilyn Stephens, Marg Little, Diane McPherrin, Sarah Steinmeyer, JoAnn Lintz, Gladys Rulla, Mary Anderson, Dorothy Lintz, Sharon Goeman. The Tecumseh chapter of the Y-Teens, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Wilson, promote Christian leadership among the girls of T.H.S. They are active In many service programs throughout the year. Compliment’s Of IDA MAE STYLE SHOP Ladies' Children's Styles Ready To Wear FIRST ROW: Karin Wilson, Ruth Miller, Peg Stouffer, Dorothy Ebler, Jean Peterson. SECOND ROW; Karen Rosakrons, Dianne Gates, Betty Ramsey, Elsie Hinrichs. TOP ROW: Sharon Goemcn, Mary Anderson Dorothy Lintz, Bev Russell. 3 1 DOROTHY EBELER BOB LEUENBERGER Compliments Of THE CHIEFTAIN SEATED: Left to Right, Betty Ramsey, Harvey Fisher, Janice Gottvila. STANDING: Dianne Gates, Sarah Stienmeyer, Dorthy Ebler, Dionne Wendell, George Farley, Dan Wherry, Mike Leahy, Dave Little, Mr. Wilson. (Not pictured Peg Stauffer) The Student Council was selected by the Faculty last spring. They will serve until the end of the present school term. The Council tries to present a convocation on all important days. They also sponsor Dress Up Days. The Officers of Student Council are: Harvey Fisher .................. President Betty Ramsey ...............Vice President Janice Gottula.........Secretary-Treasurer Compliments Of WARNKEE'S I G A FOOD LINER 33 FIRST ROW: Don Pella, Ron Pella, Dan Leuenberger, Bob Leuenberger, Don Houghton, Roger Bartels. SECOND ROW: Mr. Richter, Gary Pella, Willis Bohling, Earl Guenther, Steve Wenzl, Jim Reed. THIRD ROW: Richard Peterson, Sam Kuhl, Gary Pope, Larry Pella. TOP ROW: Steve Rohrs, Dave Packett, Harlan Ebeler, Larry Fleck, Harlan Houghton. ?- 4. The FFA is a youth organization of farm boys studying agriculture in high school which is built upon the foundation of leadership and character development, sportsmanship, cooperation, service, thrift, scholarship, improved agriculture, organized recreation, citizenship, and patriotism. OFFICERS: Ron Pella, Don Pella, Bob Leuenberger, Dan Leuenberger, Don Houghton, Roger Bartels. SPONSOR: Mr. Richter. FIRST ROW: Miss Stitch, Glorio Eltiste, Velmo Baucke, Dorothy Lintz, Ruth Miller, JoAnn Hebner, Carol Bischoff, Clarine Wenzell, Sandra Beethe. SECOND ROW: Elaine Petersen, Marilyn Barden, Donna Stoner, Loretta Peterse, Dionne Wendell, Margaret Puchollo, Gaye Rohrs, Pat Goracke. THIRD ROW: Sharon Bartels, Liz Seawall, Shirley Kroeze, Carol Ruter, Karen Simmonds, Potsi Colton, Eloise Hardin, Janice Gottula, Judi Hayes. TOP ROW: Shelia Kroeze, Lorene Baucke, Margie Klein, Virginia Holden, Carol Johnson, Beverly Rowe, Henrietta Seawall, Linda Holden i. The FHA is an organization open to the girls who have taken one semester of Home Economics. Its purposes are eight fold and world wide. Besides developing good fellowship and citizenship, it prepares the girls for their homemaking role In the future. President ..........................................Ruth Miller Vice-President .................................. JoAnn Hebner Secretary ...................................... Dorothy Lintz Treasurer........................................Clarine Wenzl Historian ........................................ Pat Goracke Honor Chapter Secretary...................................Velma Baucke Recreation Chairman..............................Dianne Wendell Song Leader.....................................Gloria Eltiste Publicity Chairman ....................................... Mary Davis Parliamentarian................................. Gayelon Rohrs Degree Chairman ................................Carol Bischoff 35 FIRST ROW: Harvey Fisher, Lester Starlin, Mr. Wilson, Allen Aden, Larry Weyers, Dave Little. SECOND ROW: fob Dillapiam, Bob Parrish, Dan Leuenberger, Dan Anderson, Ed Harman, Bob Leoenberger. THIRD ROW: Gory Waring, Larry Johnson, Drck Watteyne, Mrke Leahy, George Farley. Key Club is made up of Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. It is primarily a service organization. They assisted the Y-Teens with presentation of Homecoming activities this year. Some of the members attend the District Convention every spring. KEY CLUB OFFICERS (Left to Right) Larry Johnson Treasurer Don Anderson Vice President Dan Wherry President Mike Leahy Secretary 36 Compliments Of TECUMSEH CHIEFTAIN Larry Taylor Harlan Haughton Bob Dillaplain Dick Watteyne TOP ROW: Willie Bohling Harvey Fisher Dan Leuenberger Mike Leahy Ed Harman SECOND ROW: Larry Johnson Dave Altman Don Anderson Dennis Doeden Bob Porrish (NOT PICTURED) Don Wherry FIRST ROW: Mrs. Boyden, Sandra Beethe, Wanda Parker, Margaret Taylor, Sandy Hunt, Donna Rathbun, Elaine Ramsey, Carol Ramsey. SECOND ROW: Ann Goracke, Linda Fricke, Janet Harman, Penni Jewel, Karen Rosakrans, Jean Petersen, Margaret Puchalla, Diane Wendell. THIRD ROW: Sharon Goemonn, Carol Bischoff, Susan Goers, Henrietta Seawall, Clarine Wenzl, Elsie Hinrichs, Pat Goracke, Mary Anderson. FOURTH ROW: JoAnn Hebner, Linda Hahn, Janice Gottula, Peg Stauffer, JoAnn Lintz, Dianne Husing, Nancy Arnold. FIFTH ROW: Judi Hayes, Liz Seawall, Sharon Bartels, Sarah Steinmeyer, Joan Berner, Elaine Petersen, Dorothy Ebeler, Dorothy Lintz. TOP ROW: Bev Russell, Patsi Colton, Margaret Little, Betty Ramsey, Diane McPherrin, Ruth Miller, Dianne Gates, Gaye Rohrs, Donna Stoner, Eloise Hardin. The Tecumseh Pep Club, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Boyden, attends the athletic events as an image of our school spirit. They have memorized cheers and yells, as well as on the spur of the moment cheers when the Indians have made a good show. PEP CLUB OFFICERS (Left to Right) Jean Peterson ..................President Mary Davis ................Vice President Elsie Hendricks ............... Treasurer Mary Anderson ..................Secretary Sarah Stienmeyer Sophomore Diane McPherrin Sophomore Karen Rosakrans Sophomore Marg Little Sophomore Compliments Of SKY VIEW DRIVE INN 39 JANICE GOTTULA Layout Editor TOMAHAWK STAFF rfttttuai Sta Lyle Moskal ... Harvey Fisher . Dianne Gates . Janice Gottula Dan Wherry . •.. Betty Ramsey .., Dan Leuenberger Allen Aden .... Jerry Gibson ... Elise Hinrichs .. ........... Sponsor ............ Editor ... Assistant Editor ......Layout Editor .. Business Manager Asst. Business Mgr. ...... Sports Editor ......Photography ...... Photography .... Baby Pictures FIRST ROW; Mary Davis, Dianne Gates, Sharon Goemann, Sandra Beethe, Karin Wilson, Betty Ramsey, Elsie Hinrichs, Beverly Russell. SECOND ROW: Mr. Moskal, Peg Stauffer, Dianne Husing, Linda Hahn, Jean Petersen, Marilyn Stephens, Patsi Colton, JoAnn LIntz, Ruth Miller. THIRD ROW: Janice Gottula, Lester Starlin, Gary Waring, Allen Aden, Dave Little. FOURTH ROW: Dennis Doeden, Dave Altman, Jerry Gibson, Bob Lintz. TOP ROW: Harvey Fisher, Don Anderson, Dan Wherry, Mike Leahy, Dan Leuenberger. NO!AN WARS COACH ZENTIC ya,c e4. COACH SPEAR Coach LeRoy Zentic came to Tecumseh this year for his first coaching assignment. He is originally from Rock Island, Illinois, where he earned letters in football, basketball, and baseball. His senior year in football, he was chosen All-Confen-ence, second team All-State, and Wigwam All-American. He holds a high school basketball scoring record of 33 points against his home team's arch rival, Moline. At the University of Nebraska, he received three football letters and two baseball letters. He was the outstanding lineman on the football team his senior year. He played left-field and was a feared batsmen in baseball. His biggest moment was scoring a touchdown against Oklahoma as the Cornhusker's ended the Sooner's reign of the conference. Coach Gary Spear also comes to Tecumseh this year as a first year coach. He graduated from Scribner High School as the school's first 4-sport letterman. He received athletic letters in football, basketball, track, and baseball. He regards his favorite game, in high school, as the game when he intercepted a pass and ran it back for a touchdown. In the same game he converted two extra points as his home team won 20-6. Due to an injured knee, his college athletic participation at Wayne State Teachers' College was limited to two sports — basketball and track. 44 FIRST ROW: Coach Zentic, Ed Harman, Larry Johnson, Harvey Fisher, Dan Wherry, Don Anderson, Mike Leahy, Steve Waring, Dick Wotteyne, Coach Spear. SECOND ROW: Larry Taylor, Dennis Doeden, Larry Weyers, Bob King, Jim Stauffer, Harlan Houghton, Mike Kovanaugh, Dave Little, Lester Starlin, Bob Dillaplain, Dan Leuenberger. THIRD ROW: Bob Leuenberger, Stan Landry, Tom Suhr, Fred Bailey, Larry Seawall, Bob Parrish, Willis Bohling, Gary Waring, Dave Altman, Richard Peterson. TOP ROW: Bob Burns, Kenny Lintz, Harlan Ebeler, John Swanson, Dale Holben, Terry Scharton, Kevin Campbell, Tom Burns, Dan Reiber, Dave Fernell, Bob Jones. I960 The Tecumseh footballers record was three wins and six losses. The first game of the season proved victorious as the Indians shut out Plattsmouth 13-0. The Indians played real tough and fought all the way. Their next victory was over the Indians from the South—Pawnee City. The score was 7-7 at the half but, the Tecumseh boys caught fire in the second half and won by a score of 20-7. Their next and final victory came over Humbolt in the Homecoming game by 15-7. Humbolt was a lot tougher than the Indians expected, but they still were able to beat them. Their next game was against Sabetha, Kansas, and they played a very good game but were beaten 13 to 12. FIRST TEAM OFFENSE: Larry Johnson, Ed Harman, Larry Weyers, Willis Bohling, Bob Parrish, Bob King, Dan Wherry, Harv Fisher, Dennis Doeden, Don Anderson, and Mike Leahy. Mike Leahy Senior End 2nd letter. Mike's punting will be missed next year, his foot got the team out of many jams. Larry Johnson Senior End 2nd letter All-Conference. Larry was the top pass receiver as well a strong end on defense. Don Anderson Senior Tackle 2nd letter. Don played hard at tackle this year even though he was hampered by injuries. Ed Harman Senior Tackle 1st letter. Ed was the biggest man on the squad, he showed much improvement over last season. 960 Compliments Of TECUMSEH BOTTLING CO. Harvey Fisher Senior Guard 2nd letter. Harv called defensive signals and moved to center for punts and place kicks. Willie Bohling Senior Guard 2nd letter All-Conference. Will was a good blocker and an outstanding linebacker on defense, making tackles all over the field. Dan Wherry Senior Quarterback 3rd letter. Dan showed good passing ability by throwing several TD passes this year. Dave Little Sophomore Quarterback 1st letter. Dave played safety and corner linebacker on defense. He broke his hand and was unable to play the last game. Larry Taylor Sophomore Student Manager. Dan Leuenberger Senior Student Manager. These two were the ones who looked after the team's wants. Dennis Doeden Junior Halfback 1st letter. Dennie finished the season strong after a broken wrist earlier in the season. Larry Weyers Sophomore Halfback 1st letter. Scat showed his quickness both on offense and defense. He should be an asset to the Indians the next two years. Compliments Of PARRISH GROCERY Bob Parrish Junior Fullback 2nd letter All-Conference. Bob was the team's leading ground gainer. He made the team a threat on the ground. Dave Altman Senior Guard 2nd letter. Dave played on punts and place kicks this year after becoming Student Manager two years ago. Bob King Sophomore Center 1st letter. Bob started the season at end then moved to center where he played regularly- Lester Starlin Junior Center 1st letter. Les filled in at both center and linebacker during the year. T ecumseh THE SCHEDULE 13 Plattsmouth 0 0 Syracuse 20 20 Pawnee City 7 7 Wymore 19 0 Falls City 33 15 Humboldt 7 12 Sabetha 13 7 Auburn 33 0 Superior 25 Compliments Of JAMES OIL COMPANY Harlan Houghton Junior Guard 1st letter. Harlan played a tough middle guard on the defensive unit. Bob Dillaplain Sophomore Guard 1st letter. Bob played mostly at linebacker on defense Dick Watteyne Sophomore Tackle 1st letter Dick showed much ability after he finally got started. He should make the line stronger next year. Jim Stauffer Freshman Halfback 1st letter. Jim was only a freshman and should help the team greatly the next three years. BACK ROW: Coach Zentic, Larry Weyerc, John Swanson, Dennis Doeden, Gory Waring, Larry Johnson, Mike Leahy, Dan Wherry, George Farley, Bob King, Bob Dilaplain, Keith Ramsey, Lester Starlin, and Coach Spear. FRONT ROW: Harv Fisher, Fred Baily, Mike Kavonaugh, Steve Waring, Dick Watteyne, Jim Stauffer, Dale Holben, Chuck Lacey, Larry Seawall, and Don Anderson. The basketball team was highly successful this year as they won fourteen games and lost only eight. They finished runner-up in the Southeast Border Conference to Syracuse. The T-Towners won the district tournament played at Nebraska Wesleyen College. This enabled them to go to the State Tournament and they won their first game against York, the number one team in the state. They were beaten in the semi-finals although, which 49 finished the season for Tecumseh. mure DAN WHERRY Emery All Conference- Southeast Southeast Border Class B All Tournament F G Percentage 35% Rebounds 101 Free Throws 62-109 Total Points 272 Game Average 12.4 LARRY JOHNSON Showboat All Conference- Southeast Southeast Border All-State Honorable Mention F G Percentage 47% Rebounds 229 Free Throws 62-112 Total Points 322 Game Average 14.7 MIKE LEAHY George All Conference- Southeast Southeast Border F G Percentage 38% Rebounds 230 Free Throws 55-110 Total Points 185 Game Average 8.4 GEORGE FARLEY Sweet Brown F G Percentage 30% Rebounds 193 Free Throws 48-83 Total Points 165 Game Average 7.5 so DENNIS DOEDEN Gums F G Percentage 29% Rebounds 57 Free Throws 25-47 Total Points 111 Game Average 5.6 LESTER STARLIN Plunket GARY WARING Angel Hair Forward BOB DILLAPLAIN Itch Forward LARRY WEYERS Scat Guard JOHN SWANSON Shaky Guard SCOREBOARD TECUMSEH OPPONENTS 58 Plattsmouth 37 61 Pawnee City 34 67 Uni High 53 40 Falls City 48 35 Auburn 40 42 Auburn 69 64 Humbolt 57 48 Weeping Water 75 44 Nebraska City 60 61 Pawnee City 36 61 Auburn 54 64 Syracuse 73 54 Pawnee City 47 51 Syracuse 65 64 Johnson 42 54 Wymore 40 57 Crete 42 45 Falls City 43 41 Uni High 40 45 Crete 29 60 York 58 43 Burwell 54 KEITH RAMSEY Meadowlark Guard BOB KING Bacteria Center 51 m On the floor after the York game. Compliments Of BOLINE CLEANERS LAUNDRY All aboard I 7OU%KCUKC U 7rlAit The Tecumseh Indians started their tournament trail by beating Falls City 45-43 in the first game of the district tournament. They went on to beat University High in the semi-finals by a score of 41-40. This game was a real thriller as Mike Leahy pumped in a basket with two seconds left in the game. In the finals of the district, Tecumseh pulled away from Crete early in the game; beating them 45-29, thus sending them to the State Tournament. The first game of the State was played against No. 1 rated York, who was expected to win. The game was nip and tuck all the way and in the closing seconds Dan Wherry hit a 25 ft. jumper to pull the Indians to victory with a score of 60-58. In the semi-finals the Indians met Burwell and were defeated 54-43. The Burwell team set a gruelling first half pace which the Indians could not overcome. Wherry fires a jumper at the Burwell game. Victory cry of the Indiansl FRONT ROW: Larry Taylor, Dave Fomell, John Swanson, Fred Baily, Tom Bums, Jim Stauffer, Harlan Ebeler, Paul Dittlueson. SECOND ROW: Harv Fisher, Steve Waring, Kenny Lintz, Gary Pope, Dale Holben, Ray Kerr, Dave Little, Terry Scharton, Dave Altman. BACK ROW: Dan Leuenberger, Coach Zentic, Larry Weyers, Tom Stordahl, Gary Waring, Larry Johnson, George Farley, Dan Wherry, Bob Parrish, Coach Spear. LARRY JOHNSON 440 yard dash DAN WHERRY High Jump Broad Jump GEORGE FARLEY 440 yard dash BOB PARRISH Weights 7 SeauiK The Tecumseh Track Team attended the Southeast Conference Track Meet at Falls City and the Southeast Border Conference Track meet at Auburn. The Auburn and Falls City Relays were rained out. Tecumseh had planned to attend these relays. The Tecumseh Track team, which consists mainly of underclassmen, shows great promise in the future. Some of the outstanding were: Steve and Gary Waring, Bob Parrish, Terry Scharton, and George Farley. They were aided by two senior boys, Dan Wherry and Larry Johnson. 880 YARD RELAY: Lony Weyers, Dove Little, Terry Schorton, Dan Wherry MILE RELAY: Lony Johnson, George Farley, Tom Storriar-J, Steve Woring % .1 I i i . 2 I = % V • ■ y s;-; ,:.v ?$% - W ■ | ■■' - • , ■ few .;•••„■. ..; : fciiiaaiifi ' fefe';'- . V,'•, '■ • ;. I ■ . ■ftr.C ; 7aV i'.rvjr ,. •:. • ••■'• '.: .V 1- '•• ■ • ..' ;: . v ..■ ■ : ' i$ S . . • • • • . i ;.-? ■ ' ■'■■■'■'■■• :■■ ' ' rymy- y yf : ■ • V -Ar? - • .$ |r. !• ft; K •• F -• F' .• P- fe : rS- :•■-■ =:' ■■-■'•■■ ••■£ •.' ■ - - • --' ••■ - . •.' ?fe:. - v---v 7T s srfsiii mmm ..v • a 55 On October 14, 1960, Willis Bohling and Peg Stauffer were crowned King and Queen. CANDIDATES FOR KING Dan Wherry Mike Leahy Don Anderson Larry Johnson CANDIDATES FOR QUEEN Dianne Husing Ruth Miller Patsi Colton Karin Wilson The winning skit at the Rally was given by the Sophomores. It was a story of three medicinemen, a medicine woman, and Keith; who predict the Homecoming game. 56 SEATED: Allen Aden, Lester Starlin, Harlan Houghton, JoAnn Lintz, Sharon Bartels. STANDING: Eldon Ebler, Pat Goracke, Betty Ramsey, Dianne Gates, Elsie Hendricks, George Farley, Sharon Goeman. Lester's found a mistake I What's Dove Little's name doing here? (? yuatty SITTING: Nick Brammonn, Linda Hahn, JoAnn Hebner, Mary Anderson, Ruth Phillips. SECOND ROW: Dorothy Lintz, Elaine Ramsey, Lester Starlin, Sharon Goemann. STANDING: Susie Goers, Dianne Gates, George Farley, Elsie Hinrichs, Gene Oltman, Betty Ramsey, Pat Goracke, Bob Leuenberger, Mrs. Ronald Wherry, Miss Felt. £ack. Stack. Gordon Warren Don Donly Jane Gardener Larry Donly Chari ie Plunkett .... Carol Izzard Mrs. Maggs Miss Prather Miss Entwistle Mrs. Donly Mary Lou Brennan ... Extras Susie Goers The setting of this play takes place in the Pembroke High School guidance office. It is the story of an experienced guidance counselor, Mr. Gordon Warren, and a young counselor. Miss Jane Gardener, on her first assignment. Between solving the students problems and pampering the teachers, they develop a romance between them. ■ , • -v They're not juvenile delinquents, they haven't stolen my mirrors for 3 weeks. J SPEAKER'S TABLE: (1 to r) Reverend McCall, President Anderson, and Speaker Spear. Sesiivi 'Dinnesi Why not? The Senior Class held their annual Senior Dinner, December 17, 1961, at the clubhouse at the Golf Club this year. After an invocation by Reverend Donald McCall, the Seniors feasted upon a dinner of roast turkey and with the help of the faculty, nearly finished it up. The dinner was completed with dessert, ice cream and cookies, some of which was spilled on the floor by Junior waitress Dianne Gates and then stepped in by Sophomore waiter Larry Weyers. The speaker for the dinner was none other than Coach Gary Spear. The speech was mainly a combination of jokes and witty remarks. However, Coach Spear did not get all of the laughs as Coach Zentic and Reverend McCall periodically held up handkerchiefs with Don't believe it I written on them. The entertainment was furnished by a mixed octet and duet formed by members of the Senior Class. A dance followed the dinner; the music was supplied by the Larry Hall Dance Band. And he's got a handkerchief - Willy Ann date. The Clubhouse. Backstage preview. Sen tar (?icu6 'piaty icacC SW4 So Hwe The Senior play cast was as follows: Jesse Stuart, Dan Wherry; John Conway, Jerry Gibson; Don Conway, Larry Johnson; Bertha Conway, Marilyn Stephens; Vaida Conway, Patsi Colton; Burt Eastham, Mike Leahy; Bill Coffee, Harvey Fisher; Naomi Deane Norris, Jean Petersen; Guy Hawkins, Ed Harman; Budge Wateis, Sherwood Packwood; Billy Leonard, Dan Leuenberger; Snookie Baylor, Dave Altman; Robin Baylor, Dorothy Ebeler; Sally Walden, Judi Hayes; Xenia Potters, Peggy Stauffer; Leonora Maddox, Eloise Hardin; Jenny Jarvis, Sandra Beethe; Edith Hanks, Janice Gottula; Grandma Binion, Karin Wilson; Aunt Effie Batson, Mary Davis; Uncle Amos Batson, Richard Dorsch; Mrs. Woods, Ruth Miller; Eva, Clarine Wenzl; Celeste, Gladys Rulla; Eleanor, Lorene Baucke; and Nancy Cochran, Mary Davis accompanied by Mrs. Jack Mahoney on the guitar. 61 ScveetkeanX 'Dance ATTENDANTS CANDIDATES Juniors: Bob Parrish Carol Rueter Sophomores: Bob Dillaplain Ann Goracke Freshmen: Steve Waring Nancy Arnold QUEEN PATSI Patsi Colton Dan Wherry Larry Johnson Willie Bohling Ron Pella Steve Rothell Judi Hayes Dorothy Ebeler Peg Stauffer Patsi Colton Janice Gottula KING BOAT Lorry Johnson $. - rf. Dcuice CANDIDATES AND LAST YEAR'S ROYALTY: Eleonor Miller ond Mert Finke. CANDIDATES Ron Pella Don Pella Earl Guenther Willie Bohling Dan Leuenberger Judi Hayes Sandra Beethe Eloise Hardin Clarine Wenzl Gaye Rohrs 63 KING DON ond QUEEN SANDRA WAITERS AND WAITRESSES: Bob Dilliplain, Ann Goracke, Steve Rohrs, Glorio Eltiste, Lorry Weyers, Keren Rosonkrons, E. rl Hupko, Linda Fricke, John Swonson, Margaret Little, David Little, Carol Bishoff, Gary Waring, Dionne McPerrin, Dick Watteyne, and Sarah Steinmeyer. (Iuttuvi-ZettOyn, 'Scuufricet The Junior-Senior Banquet was held on April 29, 1961, in the Tecumseh Community Building. The Seniors were guests of the Junior Class for a meal and a dance following a short program. Also a free late movie was offered. One of the main events of the evening was the return of the speaker Mr. Harley Rector. tnuAHL 3 uqa , C La Fiesta (The Feast) The Feast (La Fiesta) The trip to Kirkwood Lodge began at 12:01 A.M., May 17, from the school house. On route to the Ozarks, the car and the bus became separated resulting in the arrival of the bus about three hours prior to the car's arrival. Despite bad weather, there was plenty to be enjoyed the first day. The second day the weatherman was nicer and supplied us with some sunlight. Besides boating, swimming, and ping pong playing at the lodge during the day, there was bowling, horseback riding, and sightseeing to be done. At night there was dancing, and those who wanted to learn to square dance or polka were instructed. On the return trip, we stopped at Dog Patch, and some took a ride on the seaplane. We reached home Friday evening tired, but happy. The life of Riley. Elvis Harman Mrs. McCall and Mrs. Wilson relax. Smile, Mary. LEFT TO RIGHT: Richard Dorsch, Mike Leahy, Dan Wherry, Don Anderson, Karin Wilson, Harvey Fisher, Gladys Rulla, Dorothy Ebeler, Janice Gottula, Dan Leuenberger, Ron Pella, Dave Altman. SECOND ROW: Ed Harman, Earl Guenther. Dorwin Durman, Patsi Colton, Willie Bohling, Lorene Baucke, Eloise Hardin, Patti Bomar, Mary Davis, Jerry Gibson, Sondra Beethe, Judi Hayes. THIRD ROW: Marilyn Stephens, Steve Rot hell, Jean Petersen, Richard Parrish, Ruth Miller, Dianne Hupko, Larry Johnson, Sherwood Packwood, Don Pella, Gayelon Rohrs, Peg Stauffer, Clarine Wenzl. Processional -' Triumphal March by Verdi Betty Ramsey Invocation .. Rev. Ralph E. Kersey 1 Believe Prayer . Rev. Herbert E. Kuhn I'll Walk with God .... Diafte McPherrin Address - Love Is Better Text: Jeremiah 9:23-26 ... Rev. R. E. Ditlevson Whispering Hope Benediction .. Rev. Ralph E. Kersey Recessional - Graduation March by Williams Linda Fricke 68 ch ce K ent Processional - Triumphal March by Verdi Elaine Ramsey Invocation ................ Rev. Donald D. McCall Now Is The Hour ................... Senior Class Valedictorian's Address ............... Gladys Rulla Salutatorian's Address ......................... Dan Wherry A Perfect Day ................... 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