Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1962 volume:

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VIVIAN WILSON English Guidance MARY BEE THE English Dramatics RUTH SORENSON English Spanish LORAIN KRUEGER Social Sciences Industrial Arts VIRGIL BLUMHORST Government GORDON CISNEY Vocational Agriculture SUE BOYDEN Mathematics DARREL WRIGHT Student Teacher of Mathematics P.S.T.C. JERRY GEORGE Student Teacher of Mathematics P.S.T.C. VIOLA HOWE Home Economics Health LYLE MOSKAL Business KEITH HAWXBY Natural Sciences Trigonometry Faculty LE ROY ZENTIC Physical Education Biology GARY SPEAR Social Sciences Driver Education KENT PHILLIPS Band DWAYNE BARTELS Janitor john mclaughlin Bus Driver JIM MONTZ Bus Driver MILDRED BREHM Vocal Music EDWIN MILLER Janitor NICK BRAMMANN Custodian IONE RUBY Secretary GRACE KLEINE Cook ANNABELLE KENT Cook (Not Pictured) HENRIETTA EVANS School Nurse FRONT ROW: L. Hahn, C. Bischoff, S. Goers, P. Goracke, E. Hinrichs, J. Lintz, B. Russell. SECOND ROW: A. Aden, D. Gates, L. StaHin, B. Ramsey. THIRD ROW: J. Hebner, S. Goemonn, G. Waring, D. Little, G. Eltiste, M. Taylor. BACK ROW: E. Hupka, R. Bane, G. Oltman, B. Leuenberger, L. Taylor, L. Moskal. (Not Pictured) C. Ramsey. Tomahawk Staff Concentration The Annual staff is a group of seniors, juniors, and sophomores under the sponsorship of Mr. Moskal, who put together the Tomahawk. Co-editors, Lester Starlin and Dianne Gates, have guided the organization toward a successful year. Other staff members are: G. Eltiste.....................Layout Editor C. Ramsey............Asst. Layout Editor A. Aden.......................Photographer D. Little................Business Manager B. Ramsey..........Asst. Business Manager L. Taylor......................Sports Editor G. Waring......................Sports Editor GRADUATES Seniors GEORGE FARLEY I'm going to tell that Einstein a thing or so. SUSAN GOERS An innocent face, but you never can tell. SHARON GOEMANN I like to liven things up. JOANNE HEBNER I dare you to try to talk faster than I can! LARRY RIENSCHE I know I'm irresistible, but I can't help it! ALLEN ADEN Allergic to girls. ROGER BARTELS Stoops for everything. SHARON BARTELS It's the quiet ones you have to watch out for. 8 NANCY CARMAN Big things come with small packages. DENNIS DOEDEN It's not what you do ... but what you get away with that counts. ELDON EBELER Sunshine JANET FLECK Hola, Poncho LARRY FLECK Like the stars — out every night. DIANNE GATES Scatterbrains! LARRY GIBSON A girl in every port. PAT GORACKE All business . . monkey business! MARGE KLEIN Take me to the Schmidt house. ROBERT LEUENBERGER Smiley ARTHUR LEWIS Careless about where he stops his Renault. DOROTHY LINTZ Mistakes can happen . . . but I like to help them along. 10 LINDA HAHN Those who know her best appreciate her most. HARLAN HAUGHTON The fastest way to improve your driving is to have a police car following you. ELSIE HINRICHS Gone with the wind. VIRGINIA HOLDEN I may do something startling yet. RUTH PHILLIPS I don't soy much, but oh boy what I'm thinking! BETTY RAMSEY From o 'Cornhusker' to a 'Wildcat'. ELAINE RAMSEY Liberace . . . with a smile to match. DONNA RATHBUN All the colors of the rainbow. 11 ELIZABETH SEAWALL What no boys in heaven . LESTER STARLIN Only three more months! II LINDA STORDAHL In baseball or in love, I always play the field. KENNETH WHITEHEAD He gets 6 of his 10 hours sleep in school. Huey, Duey, and Luey. I'll stay here! Senior Dinner In spite of bad weather, the seniors held their annual Senior Dinner, December 16, 1961, at the Community Building. The senior mothers served a delicious meal of turkey with all the trimmings. George Farley was master of ceremonies. Mr. Gordon Cisney, the speaker, gave an entertaining and interesting talk. The theme, Enchanted Forest, was exemplified by using evergreen trees around the room and stuffed animals in and under the trees. Stars, hanging from the ceiling, in combination with blue lighting made it seem like night. The seniors and faculty ate in a romantic setting of candlelight. The entertainment wcs furnished by Sharon Goemann, Ruth Phillips, Dianne Gates, Betty Ramsey, and Beverly Russell, who sang Christmas songs. Larry Hall's Combo played the dance music after dinner. Punch and cookies were served. The terror of the dance floor. 1. Cisney speaks 2. Dancing under the stars 3. The ice pond FRONT ROW: Left to Right, N. Carman, E. Ebeler, D. Gates, B. Russell, L. Stordohl, E. Ramsey, G. Oltman, S. Peek, B. Leuenberger, G. Farley, S. Goemann, S. Goers, R. Phillips, A. Aden. MIDDLE ROW: C. Ruter, E. Seawall, D. Rathbun, S. Bortels, P. Goracke, L. Hahn, J. Hebner, L. Fleck, L. Riensche, H. Haughton, B. Parrish, A. Lewis. BACK ROW: E. Hinrichs, J. Lintz, D. Lintz, D. Doeden, R. Bartels, K. Whitehead, L. Starlin, M. Klein, J. Fleck, V. Holden. VALEDICTORIAN George Farley SALUTATORIAN Dianne Gates Graduation May 24, 1962 14 Receiving scholarships from Mr. Wilson, left to right, are: Susan Goers, from Ben, Your Hairdresser School in Lincoln, to attend school there; Bob Leuenberger, from the Johnson County Bank, to attend the Ag College at the University of Nebraska; Elaine Ramsey, from Sioux Falls College in South Dakota, to attend school there. George Farley received scholarships from the University of Nebraska to attend school there; and Dianne Gates was a recipient of the Johnson County Hospital Auxiliary scholarship to attend school at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Omaha. Or. Vaughn Phelps, Superintendent of West Side in Omaha, speaks on The Past, Present, and Future. FRONT ROW: Left to Right, E. Ebeler, L. Fleck, D. Doeden, H. Houghton, L. Riensche, A. Aden, G. Farley, L. Starlin, B. Parrish. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Wilson, S. Bartels, M. Klein, L. Stordahl, L. Hahn, S. Goemann, E. Ramsey, R. Phillips, L. Seawall, P. Goracke, D. Lintz, J. Hebner. BACK ROW: Mr. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney, D. Gates, E. Hinrichs, B. Russell, K. Whiteheod, S. Peek, R. Bartels, G. Oltman, B. Leuenberger, J. Lintz, S. Goers, D. Rothbun, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver. Operation Ozarks The Seniors embarked on their trip to Kirkwood Lodge on the Lake of the Ozarks at 1 2:01, Wednesday, May 16th. After having a little difficulty getting there (5 1 2 hours overdue) the class of '62 arrived to enjoy three days of the best sunny weather, and returned on May 19th, sunburned and loaded with souvenirs. UNDERGRADS Treasurer Dianne Wendell Ways Means _ Sara Steinmeyer Junior Class Richard Marilyn Barden Velma Baucke Bane Carol Johnson Bob Jones Bob King Gary Bauers Carol Bischoff Bob Dilloplain Jeon Knippelmeyer Shelia Kroeze Stan Landry Margaret Keith Ramsey Jim Reed Puchalla Steve Rohrs Karen Rosakrans Larry Seawall ’63 Rings Sharon Harlan Ebeler Gloria Eltiste Durman Dave Margaret Little Diane McPherrin Little Dove Fournell Joe Hermsmeier Earl Hupka Dave Plackett Loretta Peterson Richard Petersen Dona Stoner Tom Stordahl John Swanson Larry Taylor Gary Waring Dick Watteyne Vice-Pres. Gory Pope President Tom Suhr Elaine Peterson Treasurer Claudia Graff Sophomore Class Annalee Allen Nancy Arnold Fred Bailey Ruth Bartels Joan Berner Bob Burns Sandi Hunt Penni Jewell Mike Kavanough Ray Kerr Shirley Kroeze Larry Pella Gerald Rakes Carol Ramsey Don Reiber Bev Rowe Terry Scharton Tom Burns Kevin Compbell Paul Ditlevson Janet Harman Dale Hoi ben Sam Kuhl Chuck Lacey Kenny Lintz Gary Mondery Richard Martin Gary Pella Heneretta Jim Stauffer Seawall Margaret Taylor Bryant Thompson Steve Waring Steve Wenzl Vice-Pres. Bruce Houghton Secretary Merle Dills Publicity Ch. Pat Borrenpohl President Kathy Rohrs Freshman Class Philip Ann Chittenden Carman Carolyn Linda Goracke Gates Cheryl Christensen Dan Davis Dave Haskell Jim Holden Sharon Diekmann Verle Dills Karen Hothan Ross Jeffery Bonnie Sherry Lamb Ruby Loue Roger Lempke Leonard Littlejohn Knippelmeyer Gary Mahler Faye Adams Dave Bailey Jerry Beethe David Bogle Fred Burkhart Lynn Campbell Judy Doty Robert Douglas Shirley Ebeler Wayne Eltiste Betty Farley Eugene Field Geraldine Jeanette Johnson Margaret Jones Roger Kappel Jim Kaster Elaine Klein Johnson JoCarole Larry McLaughlin Bob McNergney Wayne Phillips Allen Poison Bob Repp McCoy t Margaret Ruter Judy Schmid Eugenio Sheppard Lowell Stephens Charlotte Stoddard Diane Rowland Both hands, please III Now Michael, Classroom Snaps Believe it or not, they can work. I got it! Now mo I have an A in bookkeeping, Mr. Moskal? Before and After Two heads are better than one. Me! Head cheerleader, Mrs. Boyden? Smile! You're on Candid Camera. Family love The shy type Allen, you take pictures at the darndest times. Chinese bandit. A fairy tale. Isn't Mike K. funny looking? Put your teeth back in, Dave. She's going steady. These masks are 10c each. EIGHTH GRADE FRONT ROW: A. Koster, B. Bryan, R. Stinson, M. Kramer, S. Seawall, J. Hayes, R. Harrington. SECOND ROW: Mr. Blumhorst, D. Jones, C. Campbell, L. Packett, L. Reiber, D. Mandery, D. Davis, F. Thurber, D. Warden, L. Evans, P. Swanson, P. Piersol. THIRD ROW: M. McPherrin, K. Anderson, J. Hermsmeier, R. Miller, J. Norvell, B. Hanson, D. Durman, J. Bartels, C. Swanson, G. Finke, J. Thompson. BACK ROW: S. Ford, K. White, D. Olsen, C. Hanson, L. Johnson, R. McPherrin, J. Olmsted, S. Hindee, J. Fisher, D.Feistner. Junior High SEVENTH GRADE FRONT ROW: Mrs. Mills, T. Rathbun, P. Douglas, B. Gates, S. Jewell, D. Carman, G. Kerr, C. Davis, P. McAlexander, D. Stordahl, L. Lacey, Mrs. Roberts. SECOND ROW: G. Riensche, J. Little, M. Keim, J. Kersey, D. Hazen, C. Taylor, L. Lade, J. Kersey, V. Barden, S. Chittenden, C. Altman, L. Keedy. THIRD ROW: K. Morrissey, C. Graff, N. Haskell, P. K e C. Karr■, L. Lott, G. Brammann, K. Gregory, C. Schmiegelow, A. Hanson, J. Robinson. BACK ROW: D. Poison, L. Fast, M. Finn, J. Knippel eyer, tense e, J. McCoy, L. Neeman, B. Amsberry, V. Garris, S. Chittenden, S. White. Junior High Activities Mrs. Mills' seventh grade on dress-up day. The junior high trio and accompanist. At a skating party. Activities? The eighth grade — busy at work? The line up 27 Junior High The Tecumseh Junior High football team had three games this season against Humboldt, Auburn, and Syracuse. The most exciting was the well-fought battle against Auburn, ending in a 0-0 tie. The Junior T-Towners basketball season showed a record of five losses and one victory. Their most exciting game was again with Auburn, with Tecumseh coming out the winner, 28-23. Thirty points was the greatest offensive out-put by the boys this season. ACTIVITIES FRONT ROW: Mrs. Wilson, E. Hinrichs, D. Gates, D. Lintz, S. Goemann, B. Ramsey. SECOND ROW: S. Steinmeyer, C. Gates, K. Rosakrans, M. Taylor, P. Jewell, C. Graff, J. Berner, N. Arnold, D. McPherrin, C. Ramsey. THIRD ROW: J. Doty, L. Hahn, S. Lamb, S. Hunt, S. Goers, L. Fricke, M. Little, D. Rathbun, J. McCoy. BACK ROW: D. Rowland, P. Borrenpohl, C. Christensen, A. Chittenden, J. Lintz, E. Ramsey, C. Bischoff, L. Stordahl, B. Russell. Y-Teens Santa (Nick) visits the Pre-school Party. The Tecumseh Y-Teens, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Wilson, is one of the many members throughout the nation, of the Y.W.C.A. The Y-Teen emblem is a triangle representing: growth as a person; growth in friendship with all races, religions, and nationalities; and growth in the knowledge and love of God. The Tecumseh Y-Teens sponsor the annual Heart Drive, help with the community's Easter-egg hunt, and lend their services in many other projects for the community and school. FRONT ROW: D. Little, A. Aden, G. Waring, G. Farley, B. Leuenberger, W. Wilson. SECOND ROW: S. Waring L. Starlin, J. Swanson, B. Parrish, B. D i 11 op I a in. THIRD ROW: C. Lacey, D. Ebeler, D. Watteyne, R. Peterson, L. Weyers. Key Club The Key Club, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, is a service organization for sophomore, junior, and senior boys. Its1 objectives are to develop initiative and leadership, provide experience in living and working together, serve the community and school, and prepare for useful citizenship. Membership is obtained by being voted in by the present members at the beginning of each year. Some of the projects of the Key Club are: Painting the ball park Selling concessions at the ball park Co-sponsoring Homecoming with the Y-Teens Holding interclub meetings with the Beatrice Key Club Helping Beatrice with the District Convention. Hmmm, I wonder if this will stay down? KING BOB QUEEN DIANNE Crownbearers: Ross and Ranae Krueger The downtown bon-fire roily. The Weeping Water Galaxies Indian Summer Sweetheart of T.H.S. Homecoming THS held their 9th annual Homecoming on September 29, 1961, with Wymore as their opponent on the field. Traditional ceremonies were held during the halftime of the game in which Dianne Gates and Bob Parrish were crowned King and Queen by the royalty of 1960, Peg Stauffer and Willis Bohling. Other candidates for queen were Betty Ramsey, Pat Goracke, and Elsie Hinrichs. Candidates for king were Lester Starlin, Harlan Haughton, and Bob Leuenberger. The crownbearers were Ross and Ranae Krueger, children of Mr. and Mrs. Lorain Krueger of Tecumseh. After the game, the Homecoming Dance was held in the gym and attended by a large crowd of students, faculty, and honored guests. Sophomores entertain Royalty Dance k' r cl • owe J Hebner, C. Bischoff, P. Goracke, S. Bartels, D. Stoner, E. Petersen, V. Baucke, L. Petersen. SECOND ROW: S. Kroeze, G. Eltiste, E. Sheppard, L. Goracke, P. Jones, B. Knippelmeyer. THIRD ROW: K. Hothan, S. Kroeze, R. Laue, H. Seawall, S. Ebeler, K. Rohrs, L. Stoner. BACK ROW: M. Barden, B. Rowe, M. Klein, E. Kfein, D. Wendell, V. Holden, B. Farley, M. Ruter. F.H.A. Yakl Yak I Yak! The Future Homemakers of America is composed of girls who have had at least one semester of Home Economics. Besides contributing to the social side of life, F.H.A. prepares the girls for their future roles as homemakers. Under the able leadership of Mrs. Orville Howe, the chapter has worked toward Honor Chapter. At District Convention, Carol Bischoff was installed as district historian. TECUMSEH. NEBRASKA FRONT ROW: G. Cisney, D. Pockett, G. Oltmon, R. Bartels, L. Fleck, S. Rohrs, J. Reed. SECOND ROW: S. Wenzl, L. McLaughlin, G. Pope, L. Pella, S. Kuhl, D. Bogle, W. Eltiste, R. Kappel. BACK ROW: E. Ebeler, B. Houghton, L. Campbell, K. Whitehead, H. Houghton, R. Lempke, G. Pella, E. Field. F.F.A. Big celebration! The Future Farmers of America is an organization for young farm boys studying agriculture in high school. It is built upon the foundation of leadership and character development, cooperation, service, thrift, scholarship, organized recreation, citizenship, and patriotism. The Tecumseh FFA chapter has gone to the National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Kansas, a soil judging contest at Syracuse, and a tour of the Ag College in Lincoln. FFA-FHA Dance P. Goracke and S. Bartels G. Oltman and H. Houghton Having fun? On December 1, 1961, the F.F.A. and F.H.A. held their annual dance in the band-room. Coronation ceremonies were held at intermission. Jo Anne Hebner and Larry Fleck were crowned by Donald Pella and Sandra Beethe, the retiring king and queen. Attendants to the queen were Pat Goracke and Sharon Bartels; the king's attendants were Harlan Houghton and Gene Oltman. FRONT ROW: D. Gates, G. Farley, L. Petersen, C. Graff. SECOND ROW: E. Petersen, B. Ramsey, C. Bischoff, P. Goracke. BACK ROW: B. McNergney, S. Steinmeyer, L. Taylor, C. Christensen, W. Wilson. Student Council Oh, my aching feet! (Dress-up day) Student Council is a service organization as well as a policy making organization. It is composed of four seniors, four juniors, three sophomores, and two freshmen, who are selected with regard to their scholastic abil ity, leadership qualities, and attitude. Student Council is under the guidance of Principal Wayne K. Wilson. Its' projects include convocations, dress-up day, working with the P.T.A., and serving as hosts and hostesses for persons unacquainted with Tecumseh High School. National Honor Society FRONT ROW: L. Petersen, G. Eltiste, C. Bischoff. SECOND RCAV: P. Gorocke, J. Hebner, S. Steinmeyer, D. Gotes. THIRD RCW: B. Leuenberger, G. Forley. The National Honor Society members are elected by the high school faculty on the basis of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and character. Each year there are four juniors and two seniors selected from the upper twenty-five percent of their class. sa SEATED: S. Steinmeyer, J. Swanson, M. Little, H. Ebeler, L. Petersen, D. Little. STANDING: V. Blumhorst, G. Spear, D. Wendell, B. Di I lap lain, K. Rasakrans, L. Weyers, C. Bischoff, A. Goracke. County Government Day The annual County Government Day was held November 8, 1961, at the Courthouse in Tecumseh. Students from the junior class, selected by the student body, participated in the aII-day program. Each visited the county office which corresponded to his elected office in order to learn the duties to be performed . Keep to the right! Who sez this is a man's world? OUR DIRECTOR T.H.S. FLUTE ALTO SAXOPHONES J. Harman D. McPherrin G. Henderson CLARINETS L. Campbell J. Berner C. Bischoff TENOR SAXOPHONES R. Phillips J. Stauffer C. Stoddard D. Holben D. Reiber B. Douglas BARITONE SAXOPHONE J. Hermsmeier Arthur Lewis L. Evans S. Ford FRENCH HORNS J. Norvell S. Steinmeyer J. McCoy C. Campbell L. Reiber MAJORETTES Band CORNETS R. Bane P. Ditlevson B. McNergney D. Wendell J. Hermsmeier G. Mahler W. Phillips F. Bailey J. Beethe J. Kersey S. Landry BARITONES M. Little L. Fricke D. Davis M. McPherrin N. Carman TROMBONES T. Scharton R. Martin K. Morrissey P. Douglas J. Kersey BASSES B. Repp K. Campbell K. Lintz TYMPANI C. Ramsey PERCUSSION C. Graff S. Hunt C. Davis N. Arnold PEP BAND MIXED CHORUS FRONT ROW: Miss Brehm, D. Gates, P. Jewell, M. Taylor, M. Little, B. Ramsey, K. Rosakrans, J. Knippelmeyer, N. Carman. SECOND ROW: D. Wendell, E. Klein, R. Bartels, H. Seawall, S. Kroeze, S. Goemann, D. McPherrin, S. Durman, S. Kroeze. THIRD ROW: A. Chittenden, C. Christensen, E. Petersen, N. Arnold, C. Graff, S. Hunt, M. Pucholla, L. Stordohl, J. Doty. BACK ROW: E. Hupko, A. Lewis, K. Lintz, P. Carman, F. Burkhart, A. Poison. Vocal Music MIXED CHORUS FRONT ROW: E. Sheppard, L. Gorocke, A. Allen, J. McCoy, G. Eltiste, C. Stoddard, B. Farley, C. Gates. SECOND ROW: G. Yates, D. Reiber, E. Field, B. Knippelmeyer, S. Goemann, C. Ramsey, L. Fricke, E. Ramsey, B. Russell, W. Eltiste, K. Campbell, THIRD ROW: R. Lerrice, K. Whitehead, D. Watteyne, B. Parrish, P. Bomenpohl, J. Bemer, S. Steinmeyer, L. Petersen, D. Davis, B. Houghton, J. Swanson. BACK ROW: L. Riensche, D. Holben, B. McNergney, J. Stauffer, P. Ditlevson, T. Burns, R. Repp, S. Landry, G. Farley, H. Houghton, G. Rakes. GIRLS' GLEE FIRST ROW: Miss Brehm, D. Rathbun, P. Jewell, M. Taylor, A. Allen, J. McCoy, S. Diekmann, E. Romsey, M. Ruter, C. Stoddard, C. Ramsey, B. Farley, K. Rohrs. SECOND ROW: D. Gates, K. Hothan, S. Kroeze, D. Rowland, S. Bartels, N. Arnold, B. Russell, S. Kroeze, E. Sheppard, S. Hunt, S. Ebeler, B. Knippelmeyer, C. Gates, L. Goracke. THIRD RCW: S. Lamb, C. Christensen, E. Klein, J. Berner, R. Bartels, H. Seawall, S. Goemann, C. Graff, M. Puchalla, J. Lintz, M. Litrle, L. Fricke, G. Eltiste. BACK ROW: J. Doty, P. Borrenpohl, J. Schmid, E. Petersen, A. Chittenden, D. Wendell, D. McPherrin, L. Stordahl, B. Ramsey, S. Steinmeyer, K. Rosakrans, L. Petersen, N. Carman. Vocal Music The Girls' Glee and Mixed Chorus were well rewarded at music contest in Auburn this ear. Many small groups and soloists who had sung at various community functions and school convocations during the year also attended contest. Vocal music is under the direction of Miss Brehm. SOPHOMORE GIRLS' GROUP: P. Jewell, N. Arnold, A. Allen, J. Berner, C. Ramsey, C. Graff, S. Hunt. Accompanist: M. Taylor. BOYS' OCTET: P. Carman, R. Repp, P. Ditlevson, R. Martin, D. Reiber, W. Eltiste, K. Campbell, A. Poison. FRESHMAN GIRLS' GROUP FRONT ROW: B. Farley, J. Schmid, K. Rohrc, J. Doty, C. Stoddard. BACK ROW: K. Hothan, S. Diekmann, C. Gates, J. McCoy, D. Rowland, A. Chittenden, C. Christensen, S. Lamb. GIRLS1 TRIPLt TRIO FRONT ROW: G. Eltiste, L. Petersen, L. Fricke. BACK ROW: N. Carman, D. Wendell, S. Goemonn, M. Little, R. Phillips. NOT SHOWN: L. Stordahl. SENIOR QUARTET: Accompanist, E. Ramsey, L. Stordahl, J. GIRLS'SEXTET FRONT ROW: K. Rosankrans, D. Gates, Lintz, B. Russell, D. Gates. B. Russell. BACK ROW: S. Steinmeyer, L. Stordahl, D. McPherrin, L. Fricke, Accompanist: E. Ramsey. 44 SKY FODDER This is an account of the experiences encountered when a private plane, with three occupants, croshes in a swamp in Louisiana. Two characters have a hard time trying to control the third man who has lost his mind. The story ends when they realize that they have been dead three days. G. Waring, J. Swanson, L. Weyers. A CERTAIN STAR Set in Bethlehem on the first Christmas Eve, this play is the story of a poor family that exists by robbing others, which action meets with the disapproval of the two granddaughters. A blind grandmother, the leading character, later repents, receives her sight, and dies in peace. L. Taylor, R. Bone, S. Steinmeyer, M. Pocholla, C. Bischoff. Junior Class Plays NOBODY SLEEPS Catching a midnight burglar in the act develops into a humorous play as the teen-age daughters of the home talk with the intruder. The play end's as he reports that he has an early morning paper route, although his wife thinks he steals everything. The lady of the house, whose husband also steals for a living, then begins to wonder if her husband also has a paper route. 0. Wendell, E. Hupka, L. Fricke, D. Stoner, K. Rosekrans. FRONT ROW: R. Phillips, L. Stordahl, S. Bartels, N. Carman. BACK RCW: B. Leuenberger, E. Ramsey, D. Lintz, G. Farley, J. Lintz, L. Starlin, S. Goemonn. Senior Class Play A doting mother, Mrs. Madge Talmadge, nearly wiecks the marriage of her elder son, Glenn, who is a nineteen year old author, and nearly spoils the careers of both her sons before the new cook, Mrs. Annie Bassett, can get things back to normal within the Talmadge family and within the family of Madge's sister, Mrs. Inis Pruitt, who has selfishly acted as a social butterfly since the death of her husband. Actually Annie is a wealthy widow, Ruth Harrington, who has slipped away from her society-minded daughter, Kathryn, to be a cook in the Talmadge home. The romances of Alexander Talmadge and Tucker Pruitt also fall under Annie's influence, and the play ends happily. Under the Mistletoe by Lorry Weyers. Christmas Dance The annual Christmas Dance, sponsored by the T-Club, was held in the bandroom on December 22, 1961. The decorations consisted of red crepe paper strung from wall to wall with Christmas trees placed in the center of the dance floor and at other places around the room. Refreshments of pop and doughnuts were served. The sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Zentic, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Spear, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dillaplain. It was a very festive affair and everyone enjoyed themselves. Come now, Velma, sponsors aren't that bad! One, two, cha cho cha! All night! I Sweetheart Dance The annual Sweetheart Dance, sponsored by the sophomore class, was held on February 17, 1962, in the auditorium. At intermission Carol Ramsey and Richard Martin, the sophomore class attendants, crowned the 1962 Sweetheart King and Queen, Steve Peek and Elsie Hinrichs. Attendants from the other classes were: Juniors: Loretta Petersen and John Swanson. Freshmen: Judy Doty and Ross Jeffery. The sophomores did a beautiful job of decorating and everyone enjoyed a pleasant evening. KING CANDIDATES: G. Farley, B. Leuenberger, D. Doeden. QUEEN CANDIDATES: P. Goracke, D. Rathbun, D. Gates. 49 Junior-Senior Banquet On the 28th of April, juniors, seniors, and guests arrived at the Community Building to find themselves enthralled by the Fantasy of the Sea. The juniors 4id a wonderful job decorating for the dance, and all admired the beautiful hand-drawn mural in the banquet hall. A delicious meal was served by the sophomore skindivers, and words from Reverend Martin highlighted the banquet. At nine p.m. all met upstairs for some deep-sea dancing to the tunes by Floerke's Combo. Fantasy Elsie Hinrichs pronounces the Senior wills. Entertainment ot its best. Earl Hupka reads the prophecy. Of The Sea WAITERS AND WAITRESSES BACK ROW: B. Burns, T. Suhr, C. Lacey, R. Martin, M. Kavanaugh, J. Stauffer, S. Waring, D. Holben. FRONT ROW: P. Jewell, M. Taylor, E. Petersen, R. Bartels, C. Ramsey, C. Graff, N. Arnold, J. Berner. 31 FRONT ROW: S. Boyden, M. Little, S. Diekmonn, C. Bischoff, S. Ebeler, K. Rohrs, C. Gates, J. Berner, E. Hinrichs, K. Rosakrans, P. Goracke, S. Goemann, J. Johnson, E. Sheppard, M. Ruter. SECOND ROW: J. Schmid, A. Goracke, B. Farley, C. Stoddard, M. Puchalla, S. Hunt, J. Doty, M. Taylor, E. Petersen, R. Bartels, L. Stoner, P. Jones, S. Goeis. THIRD ROW: D. Wendell, H. Seawall, D. Rathbun, M. Barden, D. Stoner, L. Petersen, N. Arnold, J. McCoy, C. Christensen, P. Jewell, B. Rowe, S. Lamb. BACK ROW: L. Hahn, C. Ramsey, J. Hebner, L. Fricke, P. Borrenpohl, D. McPherrin, B. Ramsey, S. Steinmeyer, D. Gates, E. Ramsey, A. Chittenden, D. Rowland, C. Graff, L. Goracke. Pep Club The Pep Club, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Bo den, is an organization open to all high school girls. The purpose of the Pep Club is to stimulate interest in athletics, give support to the various activities, and promote school spirit. The Pep Club outfits consist of black skirts and white sweaters with gold emblems. Some Pep Clubbers' pride and joy. Fight, gang, we're with ya! Varsity Cheerleaders The cheerleaders' job is to create enthusiasm and school spirit while leading the Pep Club and student body in yells at the games and rallies. Five cheerleaders and one alternate are elected by the Pep Club and T-Club each year at the close of the Basketball season. Any girl in Pep Club has the privilege to try out for cheerleading. The varsity cheerleaders are chosen from junior and senior girls. FRONT ROW: B. Romsey, D. McPherrin. BACK ROW: D. Gates, S. Steinmeyer, L. Petersen. Time out for yelling. B-Team Cheerleaders The B-Team cheerleaders were selected, as a result of tryouts, by the Pep Club at the beginning of the year. In order to qualify, each had to be a member of Pep Club, and either of freshman or sophomore standing. The cheerleaders were very active during the year--they added much to the school spirit. They cheered at all B-Team football and basketball games. In addition to their many other activities, they also put on a skit at one of the rallies. J. Doty C. Gates J. Berner N. Arnold S. Hunt FRONT ROW: D. Fournell, I. Weyers, T. Suhr, S. Waring, B. Dillaplain, G. Waring, H. Houghton, D. Little, R. Peterson, L. Storl.n, B. Parrish, J. Stauffer, L. Taylor. SECOND ROW: Coach Zentic, B. Leuenberger, B. McNergney, H. Ebeler, B. King, D. Davis, J. Swanson, M. Kavanaugh, B. Burns, F. Bai|ey, D. Holben, B. Repp, Coach Spear. BACK ROW: B. Houghton, K. Campbell, G. Pope, D. Haskell, R. Martin, T. Burns, T. Stordahl, T. Scharton, R. Jeffery, P. Carman, L. Stephens. Football The Indians found the going rough this year in football as they won only three games and lost six. The highlight of the year was the 12 to 7 victory over Falls City. It was the first time in eighteen yeais that T-Town had beaten them. Another highlight was their victory over unbeaten Sabetha, 14 to 0. The other victory was over Humboldt, 20 to 6. The Indians have high hopes for next year, as most of the team will be returning! TECUMSEH SCOREBOARD OPPONENTS 0 Nebraska City 28 0 Syracuse 19 0 Pawnee City 13 13 Wymore 14 12 Falls City 7 20 Humboldt 6 0 Superior 7 14 Sabetha 0 0 Auburn 33 Senior Lettermen H. HAUGHTON Tackle B. LEUENBERGER Tackle B. PARRISH Fullback L. STARLIN Center R. PETERSON Tackle G. WARING End L. WEYERS Quarterback M. KAVANAUGH Tackle R. MARTIN Quarterback T. SCHARTON Halfback J. STAUFFER Halfback S. WARING Guard D. HASKELL Halfback B. McNERGNEY Tackle RONT ROW: D. Fournell, R. Martin, D. Holben, F. Bailey, D. Davis, B. McNergney, J. Swanson, A. Lewis. BACK ROW: Coach lentic, C. Lacey, B. King,G. Farley, M. Kavanaugh, T. Wolf, S. Peek, G. Waring, J. Stauffer, B. D ill ap la in, S . Waring, Coach Spear. Basketball The Indians were very much hurt by graduation this year. Except for one senior, the team was young and very inexperienced. But, they im proved during the season and reached their peak on the tournament trail. TECUMSEH SCOREBOARD OPPONENTS 56 Plattsmouth 54 44 Pawnee City 52 50 Uni High 68 51 Falls City 46 43 Auburn 61 48 Humboldt 57 48 Weeping Water 55 48 Nebraska City 61 57 Superior 62 65 Pawnee City 60 57 Syracuse 70 42 Auburn 60 61 Wymore 62 45 Johnson 49 56 Falls City 68 50 Pawnee City 64 48 Humboldt 46 42 Johnson 41 40 Wymore 38 43 Weeping Water 37 54 Fullerton 64 58 G. FARLEY: Forward B. DILLAPLAIN: Forward B. KING: Center J. SWANSON: Guard G. WARING: Forward D. HOLBEN: Guard M. KAVANAUGH: Center C. LACEY: Guard R. MARTIN: Guard J. STAUFFER: Forward S. WARING: Forward T. WOLF: Center 60 T.H.S. on The Court The Tournament The Indians went to the state tourney after winning the district tourney by a total of five points. The T-Towners beat Humboldt, Wymore and Johnson in the district tourney after losing to all three in the regular season. The highlight was the dethroning of the 1961 Class C“ Champions, Weeping Water, in the regional playoffs. The Indians were finally stopped by the Fullerton Warriors in the first round of the state tourney. This was the second year in a row that the T-Towners went to state. FRONT ROW: L. Taylor, B. Houghton, R. Lempke, G. Waring, D. Little, B. Jones, L. Weyers, D. Holben, R. Parrish, D. Davis, T. Suhr, G. Pope, S. Waring, F. Starlin. BACK ROW: Coach Zentic, R. Repp, T. Burns, R. Martin, D. Ebeler, G. Farley, C. Lacey, S. Peek, T. Wolf, T. Schorton, D. Fournell, R. Kappel, K. Whitehead, Coach Spear. GEORGE FARLEY 440 Yard Dash STEVE WARING Broad Jump 880 Yard Dash GARY WARING Pole Vault High Jump LARRY WEYERS Low Hurdles 220 Yard Dash T rack After a rather weak start, Tecumseh's track team improved steadily. This improvement was climaxed by placing third in the Class C District Track Meet at Peru State Teachers College. Three members of the team proved outstanding by qualifying for the State Track Meet in Lincoln. As in all other sports, Tecumseh's track outlook is bright. Next year Coach Spear will have eight of eleven lettermen returning. GARY POPE Mile Run FRONT ROW- D. Little, L. Weyers, B. Dillaplain, B. Parrish, D. Watteyne, J. Stauffer, M. Kovanaugh, D. Foumell. SECOND ROW: B. McNergney, B. King, L. Starlin, G. Waring, T. Scharton, H. Ebeler, S. Waring. BACK ROW: H. Haughton, L. Taylor, R. Peterson, B Leuenberger, K. Ramsey, G. Farley, A. Lewis. T-Club COACH ZENTIC COACH SPEAR After two years ot Tecumseh, Coach Zentic has proven to be as good in coaching as he was in his participation in sports. For the second year in a row he has led the Indians to the State Tourney. He has been a great help to the boys in teaching them the importance of high morals as well as developing their physical attributes. Coach Spear, after his second year at T.H.S., has proven to be a very capable assistant coach and head track coach. He has been able to get the most out of the boys physically and to keep their morals high. We know that in the coming year he will be a very important link in the athletic department. V . ‘ vsy % . . w - %? t . _ I mm - • €11