Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1963 volume:

TOMAHAWK TECUMSEH HIGH SCHOOL Tecumseh, Nebraska Gloria Eltiste and Dave Little, Co-Editors dedication The Tomahawk Staff is honored to dedicate the 1963 Annual to Mr. LeRoy Zentic and Mr. Gary Spear for their unselfish and energetic interest in the student body and the school. They have worked closely with the students in the classroom as well as in athletics. Through undying devotion to the basic fundamentals they have built powerhouses in all our sports. To Mr. Zentic and Mr. Spear we say thank you. 2 Mr. Touchdown The dance floor Junior Class Skit HOMECOMING The Tecumseh Indians began their annual Homecoming celebrations October 4, 1962, with a bonfire rally downtown. The following evening the Indians met the Falls Citv Tigers on the football field and defeated them 33 to 0. During half time of the game King Willis Bohling (standing in for Bob Parrish) and Queen Dianne Gates crowned the 1962 royalty, King Larry Weyers, and Queen Sarah Steinmeyer. Crownbearers were Kirk Warden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Warden, and Virginia Hutt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hutt. After the game the Homecoming Dance was held in the high school auditorium, which had been beautifully decorated by the Y-Teens and Key Club. Entertainment was provided during intermission by several vocal groups. Music for the dance was supplied by Gilbert Floerke's band. The sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ettleman and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Little. The other candidates for King and Queen were Gary Waring, Dave Little, John Swanson, Bob Dillaplain, Diane McPherrin, Karen Rosakrans, Ann Goracke, and Linda Fricke. The dance floor SWEETHEART DANCE The royalty dance The annual Sweetheart Dance, sponsored by the Sophomore Class, was held on February 23,1963 in the high school auditorium. Allen and Sherry clown 6 During intermission the Sophomore attendants, Cheryl Christensen and Bruce Haughton, crowned the newly chosen king and queen, Bob Dillaplain and Diane McPherrin. Entertainment was supplied by Joan Berner who sang Sweetheart of T.H.S. The other attendants were: Juniors, Ruth Bartels and Charles Lacey; Freshmen, Debbie Olsen and Robert Miller. Candidates for King and Queen were: Gary Waring, Dave Little, John Swanson, Linda Fricke, Karen Rosakrans, and Margaret Little. • • The Head Table The Dance Floor JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET On the 27th of April, Juniors, Seniors, and guests arrived at the Community Building to attend the 1963 Junior-Senior Banquet. The theme ’’Moon River” was carried out beautifully by the decorations. The meal was served by the Sophomore waiters and waitresses who were dressed as characters of Huck Finnfs day. Reverend Melvin Brown gave the invocation. The evening was highlighted by Dr. Sorrell's after-dinner speech. After the banquet all were invited to attend the dance and the show The Perfect Furlough.” Doctor Sorrell speaks on ’’Ideas for Success. WAITERS AND WAITRESSES FRONT ROW: K. Rohrs, L. Goracke, J. Doty, P. Borrenpohl, S. Ebeler, C. Christensen, A. Chittenden, B. Farley. SECOND ROW: A. Poison, R. Lempka, T. Wolf, B. McNergney, G. Mahler, B. Repp, D. Davis, B. Haughton. Loretta, they're talking about us. Sam, look at that. CHRISTMAS DANCE The annual Christmas Dance, sponsored by the T-Club, was held on December 21, 1962, in the band room. The room had been decorated with Christmas trees, streamers, and other seasonal decorations. During the dance refreshments were served. Everyone had an enjoyabe evening. FFA-FHA DANCE The annual FFA-FHA Dance was held on Friday evening, January 25, in the band room. King Jim Reed and Queen Ann Goracke were crowned at intermission by last year's royalty, Larry Fleck and Jo Anne Hebner. The theme, Peppermint Hop was carried out with red and white candy canes in the center of the floor and on the walls. The thrones were beautifully decorated with blue and gold. During the evening some time was spent trying some of the current dances. Attendants were: Steve Rohrs, Richard Peterson, Harlan Ebeler, Carol Bischoff, Dona Stoner, and Marilyn Barden. Seniors mingle after the dinner The bird chirps. Gloria spins a few SENIOR DINNER On December 8, 1962, the Senior Class of T.H.S. and their honored guests traveled in a caravan of cars to Auburn where they held their senior dinner at Arbor Manor. The elegant surroundings, and seasonal music provided by Sarah Steinmeyer, Loretta Petersen, Diane McPherrin, and Linda Fricke helped to give everyone the Yuletide spirit. Mr. Spear, as speaker, provided a few words to guide the class after graduation. After the delicious three-course meal, they returned to Tecumseh where music and dancing were provided for the enjoyment of those who attended. The decorations for the dance were centered around a large mural picturing a winter landscape with the theme ’’Wonderland by Night” written at the top. Various colored stars appeared in the many doorways to complete the scene. SENIOR CLASS PLAY Mr. Smith has been offered a better job in New York and the family is moving at once! At the thought of leaving their home and friends, the Smith girls instantly unite for action! They resort to a hilarious series of strategies and maneuvers that result in their Staying where they have been so happy, in a joyous, whirlwind finale. Lon Rrothe college freshman, gets his dollar from Dad. Ouch! She bit my leg! Greg (Terry Scharton) and Kerry (Dale Holben) confer with Gram and decide to outwit Penny and Joanna by posing as the great author and brunette model (Terry Scharton). DON'T TAKE MY PENNY JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Look! Sally just laid an egg! (Right) Sally (Ruth Bartels),and Mark (Paul Ditlevson),have planned their little white cottage, with its picket fence and roses. Their first chicken triumphantly lays an egg. A riotous scene (below) in which Henri (Dan Reiber), the clothes designer, shows off his latest creations on attractive models for Penny to consider for her descent on Hollywood. Mrs. Augusta Schlange, Dramatics, English r r COUNTY GOVERNMENT DAY November 14, 1962 County Attorney ...........................Carol Ramsey County Assessor ..............................Tom Suhr County Treasurer ......................... Nancy Arnold County Sheriff .............................Jim Stauffer County Clerk...............................Joan Berner County Judge ..............................Steve Waring County Superintendent .....................Ruth Bartels County Agent ..............................Rich Martin Clerk of District Court ..................Claudia Graff County Commissioners ................................Tom Burns Mike Kavanaugh, Dale Holben Politics Kangaroo Court Calling all cars STUDENT COUNCIL FIRST ROW: J. Doty, D. McPherrin, Secretary-Treasurer, E. Petersen, C. Christensen. SECOND ROW: R. Miller, T. S. Steinmcyer; R. Martin, President, L. Petersen; S. Blessing, Suhr, Vice-President, S. Waring; L. Weyers. This year the Student Council sold concessions at an athletic game and with the money they made, purchased a new flag to fly above the school. The student council also helped during Parent-Teacher Conferences by ushering parents through the building. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FIRST ROW: L. Taylor, P. Ditlevson. SECOND ROW: G. Eltiste, L. Fricke, Secretary, L. Petersen; C. Bischoff, President, D. Wendell; E. Petersen, R. Bartels, Vice-President, S, Waring; Treasurer, S, Steinmeyer. The National Honor Society is made up of members of the junior and senior classes. They are chosen from the upper one-fourth of their classes by the faculty on the basis of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. 17 FIRST ROW: P. Jewell, C. Bischoff, Treasurer, K. Rosakrans; Blessing, L. Evans, I. Peterson, L. Phillips. THIRD ROW: N. Secretary, S. Steinmeyer; L. Fricks, Vice-President, M. Little; Arnold, C. Ramsey, J. Berner, P. Borrenpohl, C. Christensen, B. President, D. McPherrln; C. Graff, M. McPherrin. SECOND ROW: Lintz, A. Chittenden, D. Rowland, S. Lamb, K. Anderson. S. Hunt, J. Bartels, D. Warden, J. Olmsted, D. Olsen, S. Ford, S. Y-TEENS Christmas Caroling The Tecumseh Y-Teens, a member of the Y.W.C.A., is made up of high school girls learning to grow in friendship, knowledge, and love of God. The Y-Teens this year have been faced with many tasks. They started their year by co-sponsoring Homecoming with the Key Club. Later, they were the hostess for the annual Y-Teen District Fall Conference. They held a Christmas party for pre-school children and decorated Christmas trees for some members of the community. They sponsored the Heart Fund Drive and celebrated Heart Sister Week which ended with a banquet. They also helped with the Easter Egg Hunt. The annual Y-Teen breakfast brought their year to a close. FIRST ROW: President, D. Little; Treasurer, B. Dillaplain; Sec- ROW: D. Holben, S. Waring, R. Peterson, B. McNergney, H. retary, G. Waring; Vice-President, L. Weyers. SECOND ROW: Ebeler. FOURTH ROW: G. Mahler, T. Burns, J. Stauffer. B. Douglas, F. Bailey, B. Repp, J. Swanson, R. Martin. THIRD KEY CLUB Key Club is an organization for sophomore, junior, and senior boys who are in the upper half of the school scholastically. It is primarily a service organization, although they combine service with pleasure. For money-making projects the club sponsored a dance early in the fall and handled concessions at a basketball game. They served as waiters for the F.H.A. and Y-Teen Banquets. The organization is sponsored by Kiwanis and works closely with them. They have one regular business meeting and a luncheon meeting each month. Often there is a speaker at the luncheon meeting, and occasionally some Kiwanians visit Key Club as Key Clubbers visit Kiwanis. 10 •• -W V I ' FIRST ROW: G. Eltiste, R. Laue, Treasurer, D. Wendell; M. Barden, Vice-President, D. Stoner; President, C. Bischoff; S. Ebeler, Secretary, B. Farley; V. Baucke. SECOND ROW: K. Hothan, S. McLaughlin, C. Pope, I. Petersen, L. Packett, P. Swanson, J. Norvell, M. Schultz, S.Kroeze, E. Klein, H. Seawall, A. Goracke, K. Rohrs, S. Kroeze, FJi.A. The F.H.A. Christmas Party The Tecumseh Chapter of F.H.A. is a group of girls who work to help others. This year the girls gathered food for a needy family and helped at the rest home. A joint meeting with Lewiston was held, and a panel discussion on the topic ’’Going Steady was presented. Another panel discussion on the topic Marriage Calls for Preparation was planned for the high school girls. They also prepared the meal for their annual parent-daughter banquet this spring. FIRST ROW: D. Packett, Treasurer, G. Pope; Secretary, R. Lempke; President, J. Reed; Vice-President, S. Rohrs; E. Field, B. Haughton. SECOND ROW: P. Packett, D. Bogel, W. Eltiste, L. Campbell, S. Wenzl, J. Pella, L. Schultz, J. Dittmer, G. Pella. THIRD ROW: B. Burns, S. Landry, L. McLaughlin, R. Petersen, D. Fournell, J. Wilson, H. Ebeler, J. Holden, R. McPherrin. F.F.A. Any boy who is enrolled in vocational agriculture is eligible to be a member of Future Farmers of America. During the year the chapter served the area in many ways. They helped clean the grounds for the Johnson County Fair, assisted in preparing for the Red Cross Blood Mobile, and sponsored an annual pest eradication contest. This year the club co-sponsored the annual F.F.A. — F.H.A. Dance, and started a guilt chain among the members. They had a chili feed, took a field trip to Omaha, partir ated in the state convention, and are currently planning a trip to the Harlan County Dam sometime this summer. Freshmen pose with Delbert's project. GIRLS’ GLEE FIRST ROW: L. Reiber, I. Peterson, P. Swanson, H. Seawall, A, Allen, L. Goracke, L. Phillips, S. Lamb, D. Rowland, A. Chittenden, M. Puchalla, K. Rosakrans, L. Holden, J. Doty, K. Hothan, K. Rohrs, M. McPherrin. SECOND ROW: C. Graff, R. Bartels, S. Dickmann, P. Borrenpohl, J. Berner, C, Gates, B. Farley, E. Klein, J. Hermsmeier, L. Evans, D. Warden, C. Christensen, K. Anderson, D. Olsen, S. Hunt, C. Bischoff, J. Schmid, S. Ebeler, S. Kroeze, P. Jewell, M. Taylor. THIRD ROW: J. McCoy, P. Piersol, L. Johnson, J. Norvell, L. Bailey, C. Hanson, J. Bartels, S. Blessing, L. Fricke, S. Steinmeyer, B. Lintz, G. Kltiste, J. Olmsted, L. Petersen, D. McPherrin, M. Little, C. Ramsey, E. Petersen, S. Kroeze, N. Arnold, S, Ford. VOCAL MUSIC MIXED CHORUS FIRST ROW: M. Taylor, P. Jewell, J. Doty, S.Hunt, L.Rosakrans, D. Rowland, K. Rohrs, G. Eltiste, J. McCoy, A. Allen, B. Farley, L. Peterson.SECOND ROW: S. Lamb,C.Christensen, A.Chittenden, N. Arnold, D. McPherrin, M. Little, P. Borrenpohl, C. Ramsey, J. Berner, C. Gates, S. Steinmeyer, L. Fricke, C. Graff, C. Stoddard, P. Carman, D. Baker. THIRD ROW: D. Davis, T. Doty, A. Poison, D. Davis, D. Reiber, F. Bailey, J. Stauffer, M. Kavanaugh, S. Landry, R. King, K. Campbell, R. Bane, T. Burns, B. Repp, P. Ditlevson, G. Rakes. Miss Brehm presents the Christmas Vespers. Under the fine leadership of Miss Brehm, the vocal music department has taken part in several activities this year. In December a small group attended a music clinic at the Peru State Teachers College. In the spring the music department presented a program for the public and gave a concert for the Auburn High School in Auburn. The Girls Glee, Mixed Chorus, and several small groups and soloists attended the music contest at Auburn where several of these groups were a-warded excellent ratings for their efforts. Triple Trio Miss Mildred Brehm, Director Boys' Octet rjf.s. DIRECTOR CLARINETS: C. Stoddard, J. Berner, C. Bischoff, D. Reiber, B. Douglas, L. Evans, J. Hermsmeier, S. Ford, J. Norvell, J. McCoy, L. Reiber, S. Evans, D. Mahoney, G. Oldfather, J. Davis, S. Gregory, M. Sullivan, J. Engler (not pictured). ALTO SAXOPHONE: D. McPherrin TENOR SAXOPHONE: D. Holben, J. Stauffer PERCUSSION: L. Petersen, B. Farley, J. Doty, P. Campbell, C. Graff, C. Fankhauser. BASSES: K. Lintz, B. Repp, K. Campbell. BAND DAY THE PEP BAND BAND KENT PHILLIPS FRENCH HORN: M. Martin, C. Campbell (not pictured.) FLUTES: P. Swanson, B. Dillaplain, J. Harman (not pictured). CORNETS: P. Ditlevson, J. Hermsmeier, D. Wendell, S. Lintz, G. Mahler, W. Phillips, T. Doty, F. Bailey, B. Bryan, S. Jones, S. Landry (not pictured). BARITONES: M. McPherrin, D. Davis, L. Fricke, M. Little. TROMBONES: T. Scharton, R. Martin, S. Lade, K. Morrissey, S. Morrissey, P. Douglas, S. Lade, B. Harman, B. Jones, L. Bailey. MAJORETTES: C. Graff, L. Petersen, J. Berner, J. Doty, C. Bischoff, B. Farley (not pictured), L. Fricke. The Band Banquet FIRST ROW: D. Little, D. Holben, Secretary, J. Swanson; President, L. Weyers; C. Lacey, G. Pope, R. Lempke, B. Haughton, SECOND ROW: T. Scharton, Treasurer, S. Waring; T. Suhr, J. Stauffer, Vice-President, G. Waring; D. Fournell, D. Davis, B. Repp, L. Taylor, THIRD ROW: R. Peterson, R. Martin, H. Ebeler, M. Kavanaugh, T. Burns, B. King, B. McNergney, B. Dillaplain, B. Burns. NOT PICTURED: Steve Wenzl. T-CLUB The T-Club sells during the conference tournament. Due to a good year in athletics the T-Club membership rocketed. This year the T-Club sponsored the annual Christmas Dance, the interclass volleyball tournament, and the faculty-lettermen basketball game. With the money they made selling at games during the season they were able to finance a weekend trip to Kansas City. While in Kansas City they watched a major league baseball game. FIRST ROW: V. Bauckc, A. Goracke, D. Stoner, M. Barden, D. Wendell, L. Petersen, C. Ramsey, N. Arnold, S. Steinmeyer, D. McPherrin, S. Hunt, President, K. Rosakrans; Vice-President, L. Fricke; Secretary, M. Little; Treasurer, M. Puchalla; C. Bischoff. SECOND ROW: K. Rohrs, E. Klein, D, Rowland, C. Christenson, A. Allen, E. Petersen, R. Bartels, H. Seawall, C. Graff, J. Berner, M. Taylor, B. Rowe, P. Jewell, P. Borrenpohl, S. Lamb, J. Johnson. THIRD ROW: C. Campbell, L. Evans, L. Reiber, C. Gates, C. Stoddard, B. Knippelmeyer, M. McPherrin, D. Olsen, B. Farley, D. Warden, J. Doty, J. McCoy, S. Diekmann, S. Ebeler, J. Schmidt, A. Chittenden. FOURTH ROW: P. Swanson, P. Piersol, K. Anderson, J. Hermsmeier, S. Ford, B. Lintz, J. Bartels, J. Olmsted, L. Bailey, L. Johnson, L. Phillips, J. Norvell, I. Peterson, C. Pope. PEP CLUB The purpose of the Pep Club is to stimulate interest in athletics, give support to various activities, and to promote school spirit. The Athletic Banquet This year the Pep Club sold wreaths and holly at Christmas time and sold at several athletic events. They also sponsored an hour dance after a basketball game, and helped the Kiwanis put on the annual Athletic Banquet. Mrs. Boyden, Pep Club sponsor and mathematics teacher CHEERLEADERS The Varsity and B-Team Cheerleaders started this year by attending the Wesleyan Cheerleading Clinic. The Varsity Cheerleaders later attended a clinic at the University of Nebraska. They entertained the cheerleaders from Nebraska City and Johnson at a supper before the games with the two towns, and were entertained at a supper by the Syracuse Cheerleaders. At one of the last basketball rallies they presented a skit and the basketball team's first five took charge of the cheerleading. The alternate Varsity Cheerleader was Loretta Petersen, and the alternate B-Team Cheerleader was Kay Anderson. B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS M. McPherrln, D. Olsen, B. Farley, D. Warden, J. Doty. Who let her off the reservation? Just look at 'em. Aren't they fast? Those big meanies always call me Pooch. What! No Santa Claus? Yuck Yuck. All that for skipping school, Mr. Engler? Hey! Quit that. Stoner so FRONT ROW: L. Weyers, S. Waring, J. Swanson, J. Stauffer, R. King, T. Suhr, M. Kavanaugh, R. Dlllaplain, G. Waring, R. Petersen, D. Little. SECOND ROW: D. Fournell, R. Lempke, D. Davis, B. Burns, B. Repp, B. McNergney, R. Martin, T. Scharton, H. Ebeler, T. Burns, B. Haughton, S. Wenzl, L. Taylor. THIRD ROW: D. Davis, R. Stinson, G. Finke, L.Campbell, B. McPherrin, D. Reiber, F. Bailey, K. Campbell, P. Carman, G. Pope, L. Stephens, B. Miller. SENIOR LETTERMEN BOB DILLAPLAIN End HARLAN EBELER End BOB KING Center DAVE LITTLE Guard RICH PETERSON Tackle 1 JOHN SWANSON Quarterback GARY WARING Lonely End LARRY WEYERS Captain, Halfback Coach Zentic gives instructions The coaches confer during a game. FOOTBALL For the first time in many years the Indians had a powerhouse in football. They weren’t very big, and they weren't very fast; but they combined good coaching, a tremendous new offense, and a fierce desire to win to make them the state's number two rated Class C football team. Following the season of eight wins and one loss many of the players stood out for individual acclaim. Gary Waring, the lonely end, and Larry Weyers, the scat-back halfback, were selected for all-state honors. Coach Zentic was osen to help coach the South team in the Shrine Bowl Game this summer. Six of the T-Town Indians were placed on the first team all-conference selections. The big disappointment was losing the opening game to Nebraska City. This was never forgotten although the players celebrated Homecoming by tromping Falls City 33-0, blasted Auburn 33-7, and walked away with conference honors with a record of five wins and no defeats. The second team in action against Pawnee City. 33 All the way to my toes? Yes, we did beat Falls City 33-0, but we must get ready for Humboldt. What do you mean they're exterminating birds? Ooh! I bet that hurt. I'm sooo good at passing. SCORES OF THE INDIANS ON THE GRIDIRON 00 Nebraska City 26 27 Syracuse 0 51 Pawnee City 13 46 Wymore 13 33 Falls City 0 46 Humboldt 7 19 Superior 7 38 Wilbur 0 33 Auburn 7 ON THE HOME COURT 52 Pawnee City 43 67 Plattsmouth 51 73 Auburn 52 45 University High 60 52 Humboldt 43 35 Falls City 38 73 Pawnee City 66 65 Nebraska City 58 47 Weeping Water 57 79 Superior 59 48 Syracuse 50 56 Auburn 53 68 Wymore 54 56 Johnson 50 48 Falls City 57 VIA THE TOURNAMENT TRAIL 64 Auburn 46 62 Pawnee City 43 48 Nehawka 30 60 Exeter 43 64 Weeping Water 49 60 Pawnee City 57 59 Omaha St. Joseph 50 39 Utica 52 ON THE TRACK AND IN THE FIELD Table Rock Triangular............First Place Midland Relays .... Thirteenth Place Southeast Border Conference . . Second Flace Southeast Conference............Fourth Flace Auburn Relays ..................Second Place District.........................First Place State 33 Failed to Place SCHOOL MM. OtPT. SCHOOL 0£Pf. FRONT ROW: J. Swanson, B. Dillaplain, M. Kavanaugh, G. Waring, C. Lacey, R. Martin. MIDDLE ROW: Coach Zentic, B. McNergney, S. Waring, B. King, T. Wolf, J, Stauffer, D. Davis, Coach Spear. BACK ROW: L. Seawall, Mgr.; B. Haughton, G. Finke, F. Bailey, S. Hendee, B. Miller, D. Fournell, Mgr. BASKETBALL SENIOR LETTERMEN JOHN SWANSON Captain, Guard GARY WARING Center - Forward BOB DILLAPLAIN Forward BOB KING Center On the basketball court the Indians fared very well. The record of twelve wins and five defeats was the best regular season mark for the Indians in a long time. They tied for the Southeast Border Conference Crown with a record of four wins and one defeat. They also shared the Southeast Conference Title by winning three and losing one. The Indians were rated the number one team in the state until they were upset by Weeping Water. Three of the Indians were selected for all-conference honors. Bob jumps. Gary fires. Varsity signs John's cast. Seniors collect prize Packed house Congratulations Mac TOURNAMENT For the third year in a row theTecumseh Cagers went to the state tournament. This year the Indians breezed through the district tournament at Milford. It was climaxed by defeating Weeping Water, a team that had beaten the Indians earlier in the season. The first game at state saw the T-Towners whip Omaha Saint Joseph. They were edged by Utica in the semifinals, the team that went on to become Class C champions. The year's trophies Gary shoots The Ace looks on. Mike shoots. FIRST ROW: S. Landry, S. Hendee, D. Holben, G. Finke, R. Jones, Fournell, T. Wolf, T. Burns, C. Lacey, R. Martin, G. Waring, T. S. Seawall, R. Burns, D. Davis, D. Baker, A. Poison, R. Packwood, Scharton, S. Waring, F. Bailey, R. Repp, D. Davis, B. Haughton, S. Wenzl. SECOND ROW: R. Lempke, W. Phillips, G. Pope, D. L. Weyers. Track This was a year of sweat and sacrifice for the track squad. They worked very hard and did quite well. After winning all but two events at the triangular meet at Table Rock, they sent the better participants to the Midland Relays. The Tecumseh Thinclads didn't set any records, but they made a good showing and learned a lot. T-Town almost won the Southeast Border Meet at Auburn, but were outclassed in the Southeast Conference Meet. Again the Indians went to Auburn and nearly won the Auburn Relays. The 440, sprint medley, and two-mile relay teams all brought home trophies. At the district meet, Coach Spear's boys finally did it. They won the meet with 44 1 2 points. Five of our trackmen qualified for the State Track Meet in Lincoln. They were Larry Weyers, Richard Martin, Terry Scharton, Bob Repp, Gary Waring, Chuck Lacey, Gary Pope, Steve Waring, and Tom Wolf. Gary Waring was the team captain. Larry Weyers The 880 Yard Relay Team GARY POPE RICH MARTIN GARY WARING CHUCK LACEY TERRY SCHARTON STEVE WARING FIRST ROW: L. Taylor, L. Petersen, J. Swanson, K.Rosakrans, J. Reed, C. Bischoff, D. Little, L. Fricke, L. Weyers, S. Steinmeyer, G. Waring, D. Wendell. SECOND ROW: R. King, M. Little, S. Landry, S. Kroeze, S. Rohrs, J. Knippelmeyer, L. Seawall, D. Stoner, T. Stordahl, M. Puchalla, R. Peterson, D. McPherrin. THIRD ROW: R. Bane, G. Bauers, R. Dillaplain, H. Ebler, M. Barden, J. Hermsmeier, V. Baucke, E. Hupka, A. Goracke, R. Jones, G. Eltiste. GRADUATION The 1963 commencement exercises were held in the high school auditorium on May 23. The featured speaker for the evening was Mr. William Turner from Doane College. Mr. Turner combined an unorthodox style with a superb presentation that held the audience spellbound. The class achieved a high distinction by having forty-six per cent of its members accepted in institutions of higher learning. Ten of these students received a total of $4,000 in financial assistance. Scholarship winners were: Dianne Wendell, Gary Waring, Sarah Steinmeyer, Larry Weyers, Linda Fricke, David Little, Carol Bischoff, James Reed, Loretta Petersen, and Margaret Puchalla. I dare you to be a success. Linda accepts the salutatorian certificate. KIRKWOOD LODGE The above picture of Kirkwood Lodge illustrates the boat dock at the lower left, the swimming area at the lower right, and the main lodge in the center. . . And it was this big . . The remainder of the buildings are for guests. SENIORS RICHARD BANE Hot Rod Rich. MARILYN BARDEN They say love makes the world go around. Catch me, I'm getting dizzy. CAROL BISCHOFF If you can't convince 'em, confuse 'em. ROBERT DILLAPLAIN Pop, girls, and music. LINDA FRICKE Sugar and spice. BEVERLY ANN GORACKE Nope, found him. ROBERT JONES You can lead a boy to school, but you can't make him study. ROBERT KING Speedy. JOSEPH HERMSMEIER Love me, love my dogs. EARL HUPKA My head was full of knowledge, but I had a blowout. NORMA JEAN KNIPPELMEYER Those who from studies flee, live long and merrily. SHELIA KROEZE Never a cross word. STANLEY LANDRY Who says I'm a blundering fool? DAVID LITTLE We'd see eye to eye, but I'm not tall enough. LORETTA PETERSEN Girl about school RICHARD PETERSON What I want to get the most out of school is myself. STEVEN ROHRS The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. KAREN ROSA KR A NS I never met a boy I didn't like. DONA STONER Mrs. Alfred E. Neuman. THOMAS STORDAHL I came, I bluffed, I graduated. MARY MARGARET PUCHALLA The way to have a friend is to be one. JAMES REED What this place needs is more farmers. LARRY SEAWALL Two in, two to stay. SARAH STEINMEYER Bobby's girl JOHN SWANSON Little Lord Fauntleroy LAWRENCE TAYLOR The Ladies' Man GARY WARING Bubbling over with laughter and fun with never a worry for work undone. DIANNE WENDELL Not every man is a Wolf. Freshman Frolic What did I do now? 48 JUNIORS Annalee Allen Tom Burns Nancy Arnold Fred Bailey Dan Baker Ruth Bartels Joan Berner Bob Bums JUNIOR CLASS SPONSORS Viola Howe . . Home Economics and Health Keith Hawxby .... Natural Sciences and Math Sandy Hunt Rich Martin Gerald Rakes Carol Ramsey Keith Ramsey Gary Pella Elaine Petersen Gary Pope Bev Rowe Terry Scharton Henrietta Seawall Jim Stauffer Dan Reiber Margaret Tayl Tom Suhr Not Pictured: Dave Fournell Ray Kerr Kenny Lintz The Junior Class had many money-making projects. They held a bake sale and a soup supper in the fall and sold concessions at a basketball game. They sponsored a dance following a football game in November. Also that month they presented the Junior Class Play, ’’Don't Take My Penny.” The class's greatest responsibility was sponsoring the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom in April. Class officers were: President, Ruth Bartels; Vice-President, Carol Ramsey; Secretary, Tom Burns; Treasurer, Elaine Petersen. The class sponsors: Mrs. Viola Howe and Mr. Keith Hawxby. The juniors working busily at their soup supper. Carol visits Mrs. Evans. SOPHOMORES Jerry Beethc David Bogle Dave Bailey Dan Davis Sharon Diekmann Judy Doty Pat Borrenpohl Phil Carman Ann Chittenden Cheryl Christensen Bob Douglas Shirley Ebeler Wayne Eltiste Betty Farley CLASS SPONSORS Mrs. Ruth Sorensen, English and Spanish Mr. Dwight Heng, Vocational Agriculture Carolyn Gates Linda Goracke Bruce Haughton Jim Holden Karen Hothan Geraldine Johnson eanette Johnson Peg Jones Jim Kaster Elaine Klein Bonnie Kn'ippelmeyer Sherry Lamb Ruby Laue Roger Lempke Leonard Littlejohn JoCarole McCoy Bob McNergney Gary Mahler Wayne Phillips Allen Poison Bob Repp Kathy Rohrs Diane Rowland Margaret Ruter Judy Schmid Eugenia Sheppard Lowell Stephens ttii Charlotte Stoddard Tom Wolf Garland Yates This year the Sophomore C lass held two dances. A coffin and a laboratory set the scene for their first dance, a Monster Mash. In February they sponsored the annual Sweetheart Dance. The class officers: President, Robert McNergney; Vice-President, Bruce Haughton; Secretary, Cheryl Christensen; Treasurer, Allen Poison. I'm supposed to teach these kids how to drive? . . . and then you HIT the ball P 53 Kay Anderson Lynn Campbell ft w - John Fisher Linda Johnson Sarah Blessing Bill Bryan Linda Bailey Jeanne Bartels Mr. Lorain Krueger, Social Sciences, Industrial Arts FRESHMEN The first activity for the Freshman Class was a dance sponsored by them after a basketball game. The beautiful decorations followed a Japanese theme. The class officers for the year: President, Shirlee Ford; Vice President, Margie McPherrin; Secretary, Denice Warden; Treasurer, Sarah Blessing. Class sponsors: Mr. Kent Phillips and Mr. Lorain Krueger. Shirlee Ford Connie Hanson Ron Harrington Jimmy Hayes Shelby Hendee Judy Hcrmsmeier Margie McPherrin Robert McPherrin Robert Miller Judy Norvell Janet Olmsted Debbie Olsen Linda Packett Linda Reiber Larry Schultz Marilyn Schultz Steve Seawall Ron Stinson Cliff Swanson Pam Swanson Not Pictured: Virginia Briggs mm Cabinet Meeting. Conference with janitors, Nick Dram man, Edwin Miller, and Dwayne Bartels. ss ■ EIGHTH GRADE FIRST ROW: C. Taylor, L. Lade, J. Engler, G. Kerr, P. McAlexander, S. Chittenden, S. Chittenden, M. Finn, K. Morrisey, C. Davis, J, Robinson, D. Carman, M. Keim. SECOND ROW: B. Gates, G. Riensche, P, Baker, L. Lott, V. Barden, L. Keedy, L. Gregory, V. Garris, G. Brammann, C. Schmiegelow, S. Jewel, L. Lacey, D. Stordahl, J. Little. THIRD ROW: D. Poison, T. Rathbun, I. Pooch, K. Morrissey, L. Neeman.R. Dittmer, T. Graff, J. McCoy, D. Riensche, C. Karr, B. Amsberry, J. Knippehneyer, C. Altman, P. Douglas, Mr. Blumhorst. JUNIOR HIGH SEVENTH GRADE FIRST ROW: J. Little, J. Groves, D. Mahoney, E. Stover, M. Wagsforth, B. Harman, B. Stoner, L. Krouse, C. Swanson,. M. Mahoney, B. Jones. SECOND ROW: T. Pluto, G. Oldfather, P. Briggs, L. Ebeler, S. Hunt, S. Warden, L. Lott, C. Arnold, C. Bailey, C. Gibson, J. Stover, S. Evans, B. Packett, R. Krontz, L. Keedy. THIRD ROW: H. Doty, S. Thurber, J. Schutz, S. Thurber, V. Thompson, J. Puchalla, R. Ramsey, C. Fankhauser, T. Lamb, P. Campbell, S. McCoy, T. Yates, D. Doty, A. Bossung, D. McCoy, B. Gregory, G. Poison. Mrs. Mill's Seventh Grade JUNIOR HIGH ACTIVITIES A skating party in Beatrice for the eighth grade and their guests was the opening activity of the Junior High. In January the Junior High united with the music department to give a variety show. They ended the year with a field trip to Lincoln where they visited the Capital, the Nebraska State Historical Society, and Morrill Hall. Mrs. Roberts' Seventh Grade JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY SEATED: Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Mills. STANDING: Mr. Randolph, Mr. Blumhorst, and Mr. Mills, superintendent. The Seventh Grade German Band Tom goes in for a lay-up. JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS Tecumseh Junior High defeats Pawnee 7-0 in the first game of the season. This year the Junior High football team ended the season with a record of one win and three losses, the lone win being over Pawnee City Junior High. In basketball the team had a record of two wins and five losses. The team placed fourth in the Humboldt Invitational Tournament out of seven teams that competed. Tecumseh loses third place to Wymore in the Humboldt Basketball Tournament. FIRST ROW: R. McNergney, R. McPherrin, R. Repp, R. Packwood. SECOND ROW: J. Reed, R. Bane, Co-Editor, D. Little; L. Taylor, CorEditor, G. Eltiste; Layout Editor, A. Chittenden; Photographer, P. Ditlevson. THIRD ROW: S. Blessing, J. Bartels, J. Swanson, S, Kuhl, T. Burns, B. Burns, E. Hupka, P. Borrenpohl, S. Lamb, C. Christensen, M. Barden, D. Stoner. The editorial staff selects from hundreds of pictures. TOMAHAWK STAFF The Tomahawk Staff hopes that you have enjoyed the annual this year. We have made changes—we think for the better. There are many things we would like to have done that time and money didn't permit. Other staff members not mentioned above are: Ass't Layout Editor, Cheryl Christensen; Business Manager, Richard Bane; and Ass't Business Manager, Jim Reed. The sponsor, Mr. Lyle Moskal, is also the head of the business department. WALSWORTH