Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1972 volume:

Time is not measured by the passing of years, But by what one does, What one feels, And what one achieves. In the pages of the 1972 Tomahawk are highlights of people and events that made Tecumseh High School history during the past year. Among the memorable are the sputnik games in the new Student Lounge, clean-up day, bus rides to the shop, and the 880 relay team’s perfect record. By what one did, what one felt, and what one achieved, the students of THS will forever remember the year 1972. This nostalgia has become the theme of our Tomahawk--the pictures taken from an annual of the twenties, the spreads for activities and classes that all students will look back to in all of these future years. These memories of time are: Book I - Classes- page 4 Book II - Organizations - page 28 Book III - Society- page 54 Book IV - Athletics- page 76 Photographer .........Staff ........Staff .........Staff .........Staff Sports Writer . . . Advisor Tom Hutt...................Editor-in-Chief Rick Staley. . . . Janet Fankhauser . . . Business Manager Nancy Olmstead Diana Ramsey................Classes Editor Barbara Williams Beth Holben...........Organizations Editor Sharon Butler . . Lois Laue................Activities Editor Marian Krontz . Bob Feurer..................Sports Editor Lyle Roberts. . . Scott McDowell .... Photography Editor Rick Elmore . . Beverly Schultz..................Art Editor 2 Classes: Time is not measured by the passing of years, . Seniors ’72 CAROL BARTELS LEROY BARTELS JIM BATES MIKE BEHRENDS 6 K. RICHARD BRAY RUTH BORRENPOHL GLENDA BROCKMAN CRAIG BRYAN SHARON BUTLER PAUL CAMPBELL DENNIS CHRITTON BRADLEY CLIFTON RANDAL COLTON G. JAMES DAVISON JR. DEAN DeLONG JR. BETTY EBELER 7 JUDY EVANS JANET FANKHAUSER RANDY FIELD THERESA GOINGS RUTH GOTTULA CINDY GUENTHER Seniors achieved many of their goals including the Student Lounge. CAROL HANEY MICHAEL HANEY PENNY HIGGINS BETH HOLBEN THOMAS HUTT CRAIG JOHNSON VICKIE RASTER LOWELL KEEDY JR. RANDY KENT DANIEL KERNER LESTER KETTELHAKE MARIAN KRONTZ 9 REVA KRONTZ PAMELA LADE JOHN LEMPKE TIMOTHY McCOY PHILIP McDOWELL ROBERT MOMMENS TERESA MORRISSEY NANCY OLMSTED ALAN PACKETT KAREN PEEK THOMAS PELLA CATHY PFISTER 10 RICH WOLKEN, Vice-President DAN KERNER, President DARCIA ROBINSON, Treasurer RANDY FIELD, Secretary MARK PHILLIPS PAT PUCHALLA JOHN RADEMACHER DIANA RAMSEY BARBARA RIZOR DARCIA ROBINSON 11 BEVERLY SCHULTZ STEVE SCHULTZ RICK STALEY Clean-up Day was held April 14 with the Seniors taking an active part. Some painted the war memorials, while others cleaned roadsides around Tecumseh. ELLEN STEWART ROBERT TAGART RONALD TOPP LINDA TROEGER BARBARA WILLIAMS PATRICIA WILMES JAN WOLKEN RICHARD WOLKEN STEPHEN WRIGHT With Zoday ’sKnowledge We Challenge Zomorrow 13 Class Officers, L to R., Deb Baum. Sec., Vicky Goings, Pres., Spence McPherrin, Treas., Lisa Pieratt, V-Pres. J. Allen D. Baum R. Bohling R. Borrenpohl D. Brockman L. Davison S. Eells B. Feurer L. Gobber V. Goings M. Grof T. Hackbart J. Halverstadt H. Hamel J. Horn 14 R. Hothan J. Jewell R. Kerr E. Kuhl D. Lade C. Lantz L. Laue N. Laug D. Lempka V. Leuenberger P. McCulla S. McDowell S. McPherrin B. Mahoney R. Meints Some members of the play cast getting their final beauty treatment. 15 i B. Meister S. Mommens R. Pella P. Phillips L. Pieratt B. Pope J. Rieken R. Rinne L. Roberts B. Schultz F. Seckman J. Sellhorn D. Sobotta K. Steinauer D. Straube Is this what goes on in the teachers’ lounge? What an active class! S. TenHulzen B VanWinkle V. Wolken B. Wall L. Wolken D. Wright 17 Some of the sophomore boys in action on Earth Day. R. Badertacher P. Bray S. Brinkman K. Brinkman B. Brommer B. Chittenden J. Colton R. DeVorss J. Doty R. Ebeler M. Eells T. Evans D. Feurer S. Garris H. Goings L. Guenther P. Halverstadt P. Haney K. Hillman B. Horner 18 J. Hunt A. Kerner J. Lempke J. Lock B. Lohmeier G. Lohmeier S. McCoy L. McDowell D. Mahoney R. Morrissey D. Neeman M. Othmer T. Parrish T. Pella R. Pella R. Pfister D. Phillips P. Piersol D. Pohlman K. Pooch Class Officers: L. to R., Phyllis Halver-stadt, Pres., Terry Parrish, V-Pres., Beth Chittenden, Sec., Becky Brommer, Treas. 19 L. Pope M. Puchalla J. Raider R. Robinson T. Sapp J. Schutz D. Spence K. Staley S. Stoddard D. Swett Now who could that be? 20 Mr. Kirkendall begins a long day with the Sophomores. Mr. Martin demonstrates on the mini-gym. M. Tagart D. Troeger R Weakland E. Wenzl D. Wenzl D. Wolken 21 3resit men OUR LEADERS: K. Watteyne. D. Steinauer. A. Pope, S. Wolken, S. Jewell. P. Morrissey, and C. Baum C. Baum K. Beethe R. Behrends D. Blessing C. Bohling J. Bohling N. Boone C. Brinkman T. Davison G. DeVorss T. Evans L. Faris L. Finke J. Gieser C. Haney D. Hemmer J. Horn K. Horner L. Hutt V. Hutt 22 S. Jewell V Kettlehake A Krontz S. Lade D. Lantz B. Lempke S. Luker B. Mason S. Miller S. Morris P Morrissey T. Morrow J. Murphy L. Olmsted M. Pella S. Peters C. Phillips A. Pope R. Puchalla D. Riggins The freshmen year is the beginning of a students’ high school years. The freshmen are busy and quite active as they adjust themselves to their activities and classes. This year’s class sponsor was Mr. Charles Bachle. In the annual Homecoming activities, the freshman skit placed third. The freshmen were in charge of the clean-up after the Homecoming dance. They held an ice-skating party during the winter as a class activity. The freshmen class elected officers for both semesters. Officers for the first semester were: Pres. Sarah Jewell, Vice-Pres. Sherea Wolken, Sec.-Treas. Andy Pope, and STUCO Rep. Pam Morrissey. Second semester officers were: Pres. Kevin Watteyne, Vice-Pres. and Sec.-Treas. Cindy Baum, and STUCO Rep. Dan Steinauer. 23 J. Robinson L. Schmid D. Schmidt J. Schultz T. Schutz M. Scott M. Sellhorn D. Steinauer C. Stone S. Teske C. Thompson D. Thompson S. Triplett S. Wagner J. Grof A typical class meeting. Laurie Faris clobbers Tom Schutz in the freshman class Homecoming skit. K. Watteyne L. Wellensiek M. Wilmes M. Wolken S. Wolken B. Woltemath M. Wright S. Mandery 25 faculty Jit Action At Z Charles Bachle, Chemistry instructor, helping students. George Weiss, Math and Science. Organizations: But by what one does, . Row 1: D. Robinson, M. Krontz, N. Olmsted, J. Wolken, J. Evans. P. Lade. G. Brockman. B. Ebeler. C. Pfister. J. Sellhorn. B. Wall. Row 2: P. Higgins. B. Hol-ben, S. Butler. P. Wilmes, T. Morrissey, J. Fankhauser, K. Peek, R. Krontz. T. Hackbart. J. Horn. V. Worken. Row 3: D. Ramsey. B. Rizor, C. Guenther. G. Hutt, L. Olmsted, S. Jewell, S Wolken. S. Triplett, D. Spence, V. Goings, B. Brommer. Row 4: J. Robison, S. Mandery. K. Horner. R. Puchalla. J. Horn. L. Pope. L. Guenther. K. Staley. L. McDowell, S. Brinkman, R.Borrenphol, P. Puchalla. Row 5: Sponsor Miss Dorn, M. Sellhorn, J. Schultz, S. Peters. S. Miller, A. Krontz, K. Steiner, N. Laug, L. Pierat. J. Lempke, B. Lohmeir, P. Haney, Sponsor Miss Frank. Row 6: L. Wellensiek, K. Beethe. D. Schmidt, C. Brinkman. J. Geiser, L. Finke, S. Lade, L. Schmid Row 7: B. Lempke. J. Halverstadt, P. Morrissey. V. Leuenberger, P. Halverstadt, T. Goings, B. Chittenden. B. Schultz, L. Faris. Front Row: V. Goings. Vice-President; J. Evans. Secretary; N. Olmsted, President. Back Row: P. Lade, Treasurer; R. Borrenphol and K. Steiner. Merit Keeper. 30 Pep Varsity: Front Row: T. Goings, Head; D. Baum. Row 2: B. Schultz, E. Stewart. Row 3: V. Leuenberger. B-Team: Front Row: B. Lempke, L. Faris. Row 2: P. Halverstadt, Head; B. Chittenden Row 3: P. Morrissey. 31 J Zeens— ‘ A bility Zo ’ ’ The World Fellowship Banquet is held each year and consists of foods from all over the world. Back Row: N. Olmsted, S. Miller, R. Puchalla. L. Finke, P. Higgins. D. Ramsey, K Peeks, S. Butler, C. Haney, N. Laug, K. Steinauer, C. Baum, B. Lempke. 2nd Row: J. Wolken, S. Schmid, S. Brinkman, L. McDowell, J. Lempke. J, Gieser. S. Morris, S. Triplett, L. Olmsted. P. Morrissey, S, Peters. 3rd Row: M. Shellhorn, V. Leuen- The Tecumseh Y-Teens is an organization affiliated with the Y.W.C.A. It is open to all girls in high school. The 1971 membership tallied at 35, while the 1972 membership zoomed to 47. The club was busy with eleven different activities, ranging from the Pre-School Christmas Party to the Annual Spring Banquet. President Janet Fankhauser said of the 1972 Y-Teens, “Everyone was very pleased with the growth and activities of the Y-Teens this year. I sincerely hope this organization will continue to be a meaningful part of the school.” berger, M. Krontz, R. Borrenpohl, D, Spence, S. Jewell, S. Wolken, G. Hutt, L. Faris. 4th Row: J. Horn, S. Lade, J. Sellhorn, V. Wolken. J. Horn, A. Krontz, C, Brinkman. 5th Row: D Robinson, B. Holben, J. Evans, Sponsor Joyce Cornwell. Front Row: J. Fankhauser, P. Wilmes. Y-Teens officers for the year: President Janet Fankhauser, Vice-President Pat Wilmes, Secretary Darcia Robinson, Treasurer Beth Holben, Recorder Judy Evans. Front Row: M. Krontz, S. Brinkman, V. Leuenberger. C. Bartels, P Wilmes. Row 2: T. Hackbart, L. McDowell, L. Pope, G. Brockman. B. Ebeler, Sponsor Miss Frank. 35 Back Row: B. Williams, D. Ramsey. B. Holben. 2nd Row: Advisor Richard Elmore, J. Fankhauser. N. Olmsted, S. Butler, L. Roberts, B. Feurer, S. McDowell, T. Hutt. Front Row: L. Laue, M. Krontz, B. Schultz. J nrnal Staff—'' SirstCltaos, Chen Existence ’ ’ The size was one large difference in the 1972 Tomahawk staff. Last year’s staff totaled approximately 25, while the 1972 staff consisted of 13. The membership of the staff was accepted by written application approved by Advisor Richard Elmore and Editor-in-Chief Tom Hutt. The various selected editors were: Editor-in-Chief Tom Hutt, Photography Editor Scott McDowell, Sports Editor Bob Feurer, Organizations Editor Beth Holben, Art Editor BevSchultz, Activities Editor Lois Laue, Classes Editor Diana Ramsey, and Business Editor Janet Fankhauser. Left: Part of the staff hard at work. Left: The two annual photographers. Scott McDowell and Rick Staley, developing pictures in the dark room while the rest of the staff work on lay-outs. Below: The hard-working editorial staff, left to right: Editor -in-Chief Tom Hutt, Photography Editor Scott McDowell, Sports Editor Bob Feurer, Organizations Editor Beth Holben. Art Editor Bev Schultz, Activities Editor Lois Laue. Classes Editor Diana Ramsey, and Business Editor Janet Fankhauser. Freshman Triple Trio; 1st row: G. Hutt, C. Brinkman, L. Faris. 2nd row: S. Triplett, S. Jewell. P. Morrissey. 3rd row: 38 L. Olmsted, S. Wolken, J. Horn. Girls Glee; 1st row: P. Lade. C. Pfister, G. Hutt. S. Triplett, L. Olmsted, M. Sellhorn, L. Finke. 2nd row: J. Gieser, S. Mandery, S. Peters, S. Miller, S. Lade, L. Schmid, J. Robison. D. Schmidt. 3rd row: D. Ramsey. N. Olmsted. P. Morrissey, S. Jewell, S. Wolken, R. Puch-alla, C. Brinkman, R. Krontz. 4th row: B. Rizor, S. Morris, L. Faris, C. Baum. J. Horn. S. Brinkman. B. Mason, C. Haney. Vocal Music Boys Chorus; 1st row: B. Mommens. D. Straube. R. Rinne, D. Feurer, J Lock. H. Hamel. L. Roberts. C. Doty. 2nd row: J. Schutz. M. Eells, D. Mahoney. B. Mahoney. J. Jewell. R. DeVorss, K. Brinkman 3rd row: T. Evans. R Wolken, T. Pella. J. Colton. D. Lempke. L. Wolken, D. Wolken. H. Goings. 4th row: M. Ta- gart. B. Pfister. J. Horner. R Badertscher. M. Puchalla. P. Piersol. T. Parrish. P. Bray. 5th row: S. Wenzel, D. Pullman. A. Kerner, G. Lohmeier. J. Hunt. S. McCoy. K. Pooch, S. Ten-Hulzen. R Borrenpohl 6th row: R Weakland. R. Pella. D. Neeman. M. Othmer, G. Ebler. R. Robison. Mixed Chorus; 1st row: L. Olmsted. G. Hutt. N. Olmsted, D. Ramsey. S. Triplett. P. Lade. K. Brinkman, S. McDowell. M Behrends. 2nd row: C. Pfister. J. Gieser, M. Sellhorn, L. Finke, L. Schmid. L. Hutt. J. Bohling. D. Chritton. 3rd row: S. Peters. S. Jewell, S. Wolken, C. Brinkman. B. Mason. J. Horn, J. Lock. J. Jewell. 4th row: B. Rizor, P. Morrissey. L. Faris. C. Baum. J. Horn. S. Brinkman. R Gottula. L. Roberts. K. Pooch. M. Puchalla. 39 Pop Group; 1st row: M. Behrends. D. Chritton, S. McDowell. J. Lock. 2nd row: P. Lade, D. Ramsey. J. Horn, R. Gottula, C. Baum. J. Wolken. 3rd row: S. Triplett. N. Olmsted. P. Morrissey. S. Brink- man. J. Horn, B. Mason, C. Brinkman. 4th row: J. Bohling, K. Brinkman, L. Roberts, L. Hutt, J. Jewell. Contest Soloists; J. Horn, P. Lade. P. Puchalla, R. Gottula. Trio; P. Morrissey. C. Baum. J. Horn. Girls Quintet; J. Horn. S. Brinkman. J. Wolken. P. Lade. D. Ramsey. ‘.Honor The 1971-72 Band Council consisted of the five squad leaders. S. Brinkman. K. Peek, M. Krontz, J. Fankhauser, L. Hutt, Director L. Rawlins. Four seniors were chosen as outstanding bandsmen for the 1971-72 year. D. Chritton, J. Fankhauser, K. Peek, M. Krontz. Indian Marching Band majorettes: S. Brinkman, J. Horn. G. Hutt, K. Peek, M. Krontz, J. Horn. One of the Indian Marching Band activities in the fall was a trip to Nebraska City to march in the annual Apple Jack Festival. A new addition to the spirit boosters this year was the introduction of the girls’ PomPom Squad. The group consisted of 16 high school girls. Their uniforms were gold and black one-piece outfits. The girls provided entertainment between the B Team and Varsity home basketball games, besides marching with the band during the football season. 43 Pride... The THS Stage Band had the opportunity to attend rends, D. Chritton, C. Stone, J. Fankhauser. J. Horn, a clinic at Doane College in February. D. Straube, L. Woltemath, J. Horn, B. Woltemath, N. Boone. B. Tagart, T. Sapp. C. Baum, T. Evans, M. Beh- Through special efforts of the Tecumseh Band Boosters, the THS Band received a set of chimes, pictured with director, Larry Rawlins. 44 The Tecumseh High School Concert Band in action. This year the concert band received a II at District Music Contest. B. Lempke, L. Laue, B. Brommer. C. Stone, S. Lade, M. Behrends, C. Baum. B. Tagart, D Phillips, D. Chritton, J. Gieser, D. Brockman. T. Evans. T. Sapp, D. Straube, C. Fankhauser, D. Chritton, J. Horn, N. Boone, L. Hutt, S. Brinkman, C. Brinkman. A. Krontz, G. Brockman. L. Wellensiek. J. Horn. B Wolt-emath. K. Peek. J. Fankhauser, L. McDowell. M. Sell-horn, P. Morrissey, M Krontz, S. Miller, L. Rawlins, director. Not pictured; D. Lade. The Mixed Brass Quartet received a III at District Music Contest. D. Chritton, B. Tagart. C. Baum. M Behrends. Achievement y t . H � n at District Music Contest. This group also played for vario?s%oCc , nrMeKr;entfse Brinitntan. L. McDowell. J. FanKhauser. The instrumental soloists received good and excellent ratings at Music Contest. T. Sapp. J. Fankhauser. D. Straube. The Senior Woodwind Trio at Music Contest. K. Peek. J. Krontz. was rated a II Fankhauser, M. The Trumpet Trio brought home a III from Music Contest J. Gieser. D Straube. T. Sapp. Members: D. Kerner, D. Spence, P. Halverstadt, Mr Kirkendall (advisor), K. Steinauer, V, Goings, T. Hutt, T. Goings. R. Field, F. Seckman, D. Feurer. Student Council The foremost contribution made this year by the Student Council was the initiation of the student center. Held this year in the cafe-torium, the lounge area was available to qualifying students during their free periods. Day to day operation of the center was under the jurisdiction of the THS Student Council. A student center board was founded, its purpose being to review the students’ applications for admittance. Along with the installation of the pop and candy machines, some furniture and a television was provided for their use. Officers: T. Goings. President: T. Hutt, Vice-President; R. Field, Treasurer; F. Seckman, Secretary. 48 Student center board; Seated: Mr. Kirkendall. Mr. Elmore. Mr. Anderson. V. Goings. T. Hutt. Standing: R. Field, F. Seckman. D. Feurer. 49 Student center in operation. Back Row: H. Hamel, D. Kerner, B. Feurer, P. Leuenberger, S. Brinkman. Front Row: Sponsor Melanie McCulla, R Bohling, M. Othmer, G. Lohmeier. 2nd Row: Rawlins, PI McDowell, R. Staley. R. Gottula, S. Butler. J. Wolken, M. Krontz, J. Fankhauser, N. Olmsted. V. B. Holben. N ‘NoblesseOblige ’ The Tecumseh National Honor Society was active in 1972 with Career Night, Thanksgiving Convocation, Initiation, and Installation. Funds were raised by selling stationery and jointly selling with Y-Teens and Library Media Club. There was also a $50 scholarship awarded by the club upon selection by the faculty. Three seniors, five juniors, and three provisional sophomores were initiated in April. Those who served the club for the entire year were Phil McDowell, Rick Staley, Ruth Gottula, Sharon Butler, Beth Holben, Janet Fankhauser, Marian Krontz, Bob Feurer, Ron Bohling, and Pat McCulla. Above: The officers took part inthe installation service. They were, from left to right: Treasurer Sharon Butler. Vice-President Rick Staley, President Phil McDowell. Secretary Ruth Gottula, Publicity Chairman Beth Holben. Right: The annual barbeque was held at the Rawlins home May 8. The food was provided by the club. The installation of the new officers was held after the meal. 50 Top Row: M. Othmer, R. Hogrefe, Sponsor Charles Bachle, L. Davison, S. McCoy, J. Boh-ling, N. Boone, D. Stein-auer, M, Wolken, M. Scott, M. Wright, V. Kettlehake. 2nd Row: N. Olmsted. G. Hutt, B. Lempke, J. Gieser, M. Sellhorn. 3rd Row: A. Krontz, S. Wolken, K. Steinauer, J Sellhorn. 4th Row: S. Jewell, N. Laug, S. Morris, L. Olmsted. 5th Row: H. Hamel, D. Straube, B. Wol-temath. S. Teske, C. Thompson. Chess Club—'' Che Magic Of Che Mind” The Chess Club was newly organized in February of 1972 by its sponsor Charles Bachle. The purpose of the club was to teach the fundamentals of the game, to afford opportunities of playing the game, and to add to the students’ skill of the game. A tournament system was developed whereby a rating system was developed and each student challenged the one rated ahead of him. To progress forward, a challenger had to win two of three games. The top five places went to Scott McDowell, Hari Hamel, Jim Bates, Nick Boone, and Brad Meister. Above: The top chess players in THS, Scott McDowell took first place, Hari Hamel was second. Back Row: R. Weakland, M. Puchalla. P. Piersol, T. Evans, D. Pohlman, B. Horner, M Tagart, K Brink-man, M. Phillips 2nd Row: Sponsor Beverly McDowell, V. Kaster, P. Puchalla, S. Jewell, D. Spence, S. Wolken, T. Hackbart, D. Troeger. L. Guenther, K. Horner, Sponsor Eunice Parrish 3rd Row: H. Hamel, J. Wolken, B. Rizor, C. Pfister, K. Peek, R. Krontz, K. Steinauer, E. Kuhl, P. Higgins, V. Wolken, L.McDowell, C. Haney. 4th Row: J. Schultz, S. Butler, B. Schultz, J. Sellhorn, L. Pieratt, R. Hothan, P. McDowell. 5th Row: R. Seck-man, D. Schmidt, D. Swett, J. Fankhauser, J. Lempke, B. Holben. K. Staley. library Media Club— “Kooks Are keys The Library Media Club was active this year with an all-day tour in Lincoln. The group toured the capital building, Love Library, Bennett Martin Library, Educational Telecommuni -cations, and Computer Programming Center. Officers, from left to right, were: Treasurer Reva Krontz, Secretary Sharon Butler, Vice-President Dean Pohlman, President Beth Holben. Janet Fankhauser and Sharon Butler were president and secretary of the Southeast Division of the Nebraska Association of Media Assistants. Fred Seckman was elected as the state treasurer of this organization. 52 Science Club—'‘Art Js J; Seieuee Js We The THS Science Club turned its attention and time to ecology. Paper Drives were held by the club who collected paper throughout the community and school and sent in the paper for recycling. The club sustained a change in sponsors, with John Graham and Charles Bachle both sponsoring the group. The officers, left to right, were President Ron Bohling, Vice-President and Secretary Brad Meister, and Treasurer Fred Seckman. From left to right: Sponsor Charles Bachle. D. Brock- Seckman. L. Pieratt. J. Sellhorn, N. Laug, K. Steinauer. man. S. McDowell. B. Meister, B Pope. R Bohling, F. 53 Activities: By what one feels, . ‘ Indian Reservation ’ ’ Queen ZheresaRing Randy Homecoming s Royal Family: Dean DeLong, Phil McDowell, Randy Field, Rich Wolken, Terri Morrissey, Jan Wolken. Theresa Goings. Darcia Robinson, Ellen Stewart. Danny Hutt, Jennifer Reynolds. “Indian Reservation was the theme for the 1971 Homecoming Dance at THS. Shown here is the dance floor. Alumni and students danced to the music of Fiddler Crab. The gym was decorated in colors of yellow, orange, and brown, accented with a fall harvest of pumpkins and fallen leaves. The sophomores went to a lot of work constructing a life-like Indian tepee. 57 '' finders Creepers ’ ’ Front Row: Diana Ramsey, Jim Davison, Beth Hol-ben, Randy Kent, Janet Fankhauser, Cindy Guenther, Carol Haney, Jim Bates. Second Row: Mike Behrends, Les Ket- With the arrival of three visitors, Uncle Bob (Randy Colton) and Aunt Mary's (Janet Fankhauser) home is just teeming with excitement. Their nephew, Hercules Nelson (Mike Behrends) and his bosom pal, Wilbur Maxwell (Les Kettlehake) are ready to leave when they find out that Uncle Bob is a mortician. Here’s cousin Celeste (Jan Wolken) persuades them to stay. With the arrival of the body of Jason Quigley (Jim Davison) the fun begins. Here’s for leaving, but Nina (Cindy Guenther) the “deceased” Granddaughter, persuades him to stay. Wilb and Here decide to solve the mystery of Mr. Quigley’s death, and matters go from tlehake, Bob Tagart, Brad Clifton. Tom Hutt, Nancy Olmsted, Randy Colton, Jan Wolken. bad to worse to terrible. Uncle Bob is implicated and gets carted off to the klink. The boys come face to face with the culprit and finally escape with their necks. This was a play the Seniors enjoyed producing and was chock-full of comedy parts: Little sister Frankie (Diana Ramsey), who loves mystery thrillers; Daphne (Carol Haney), the maid, who’s always lowering the boom on Claude, (Jim Bates), the caretaker; Dr. Brown (Randy Kent), the “trusted” family physician; Mr. Quigley’s grieving sister, Madeline (Nancy Olmsted); Harry Schuster (Tom Hutt), the shyster lawyer; and live-wire granny (Beth Holben) who keeps the whole joint jumping. 58 Randy: “You’re pulling my leg!” Behind the scenes!! Sonny and Cher!?!? 59 Front Row: Roger Berrenpohl. Karen Steinauer, Terry Hackbart, Nancy Laug, Virginia Leuenberger, Julie Horn, Hari Hamel Back Row: Roger Hothan, Ron Bohling. Fred Seckman, Dave Lade, Bob Feurer, and Mr. Kirkendall “Zhe Antics Petunia.......................... Andrew Browne.................... Jacques ......................... Willie Waldo..................... Harold Hadley.................... Althea Thorne.................... Julie Boynton.................... Betty Boynton.................... Dean Socrates Boynton............ Isaac Zimmerman (Uncle Isaac) . . Miss Prunella Thorne............. O’Flarity ....................... Royle............................ Rev. Doolittle................... Director......................... Prompter......................... Hand Properties.................. Of Andrew” ......................Nancy Laug ......................Hari Hamel .....................Richard Kerr ...............Spencer McPherrin .....................Bob Feurer .............Virginia Leuenberger ......................Julie Horn .................Karen Steinauer .....................Ron Bohling ..................Fred Seckman ...................Terry Hackbart ...................Roger Hothan ................Roger Borrenpohl ......................Dave Lade ............Mr. Gerald Kirkendall ...................Janet Sellhorn ....................Diana Wright 60 The THS Junior Class presented the play The Antics of Andrew” on May 2 and 3, 1972. The 3-act comedy was led by Andrew Browne (Hari Hamel). It develops through all of his schemes to get money from his rich uncle (Fred Seck-man), even so far as getting his pals, Willie Waldo (Spencer McPherrin) and Harold Hadley (Bob Feur-er) to play his wife and mother-in-law. But all is well that ends as the play does. Fred Seckman Making Up 61 Front Row: Darcia Robinson, Terri Morrissey. Bob Tagart. Jan Wolken, Bev Schultz, Ellen Stewart, Tom Hutt Back Row: Pam Lade, Dan Kerner, Dean Delong, Les Kettlehake, Phil McDowell The entire high school contributed to make the 1972 Sweetheart Dance a success. It was held Feb. 18 with the theme “Love is Blue’’. Darcia Robinson, Terri Morrissey, Pam Lade, Bev Schultz, Ellen Stewart, Dan Kerner, Dean Delong, Les Kettlehake, Phil McDowell, and Tom Hutt attended the new king and queen, Bob Tagart and Jan Wolken. ' ‘Cove Js Blue ’ ’ 63 One of this year’s most looked forward to activities was the opening of the student lounge. Hours of fun and relaxation oozed from behind the doors. A few students even found time to study in some remote corners of the room. The privilege was denied freshmen as they were getting into the swing of becoming upper class-men, as were some students because of their apparent lack of responsibility. The Prom proved to be another of buzzing activities for the juniors as they prepare for a night (and morning) of dancing and various other activities. Tom Hutt was awarded the most valuable annual staff member award. An award few people realize how much work goes into. 64 65 and the meaning of companionship. Mike Behrends. Dennis Chritton, Beth Holben, Janet Fankhauser, Terry Hackbart Class A Speech Contestants The district contestants returned with Ex-cellents and Superiors on March 14. Those who received I were: Mike Behrends, Dennis Chritton, Beth Holben, and Janet Fankhauser for reading of drama; and Terry Hackbart for her News Commentary. Those receiving II were: Diane Ramsey for reading of poetry, Ellen Stewart and Teresa Goings for discussions, and Mike Behrends, Roger Hothan, and Ruth Got-tula for various speaking. County Govern 'Day Anti-federalists battled Federalists this year in seeking positions for County Government Day, which was held Nov. 30, 1971. Posters, badges, and supporters campaigned encouraging all to vote for their candidate. Those chosen as representatives visited the respective offices to which they were elected. Front: Jody Halverstadt, Vicky Goings: Back: Bob Feurer, Jim Reiken. Mr. Anderson Prom Zhat Day Before... A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, theme of the 1972 THS junior - senior prom, set the mood for the banquet and dance on Saturday, May 6, in the high school gym and auditorium. Junior committees worked for many weeks before prom night to achieve success. Advisors Elizabeth McCrory and George Weiss assisted the juniors in all of their efforts. Waiters and waitresses were selected. Kings were contracted to serve the banquet, and Oedipus was hired to play for the dance. The invocation at the banquet was given by Rev. Reynolds. The Welcome was given by junior class president Vicky Goings with a response byDanKerner. Entertainment was given by the waiters and waitresses, and the wills and prophecies were read. as Juniors put up auditorium walls. . as Juniors put up ceilings. ... as Juniors made trees. The wall continued . . . . . and finally was finished. Trees were still made And then, the final touch. Prom — that Night. Waiters and waitresses for the prom were: Dave Feurer. Jean Lempke. Jim Lock. Beth Chittenden. Roger Morrissey. Linda McDowell. Junior Doty. Becky Brommer Dan Mahoney. Debbie Spence. Rick DeVorss. and Phyllis Halverstadt. Lowell Keedy and Craig Bryan are served. The first annual Athletic-Honors Night sponsored by the Pep Club was held May 10. Master of Ceremonies was Gerald Lee and Jack Payne from KFAB radio was the featured speaker. Lynette Schmid, was awarded a scholastic medal for the highest grade average. Scholastic letters were also awarded to seven freshmen, 10 sophomores, 15 juniors, and 23 seniors. Library pins were also awarded. Randy Kent was winner of the National Math Contest at THS. The 1973 editor-in-chief of annual staff, Bob Feurer, was announced. Marian Krontz received the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow award and Sarah Jewell received a bronze placque for being a Neb. Sertoma Essay Contest Winner. Thirty-nine students received choral letters. Special honors went to Pam Lade as Outstanding Senior in Vocal Music and Jeanne Horn as Outstanding Vocal Musician. Several band letters were also awarded. Phil McDowell was awarded the trophy for Outstanding Athlete of the Year. Numerous other athletic letters and trophies were given. A special award was awarded Mr. Lee for spirit by Mr. Brommer. A second award went to Howard C. Westwood for his annual contributions--The Indian Spirit Award. Mr. Lee receives the Spirit of the Year” award 72 Left to Right: Bob Feurer, Randy Kent, Lynette Schmid, Sarah Jewell Left to Right: Jim Bates- Best Senior Actor. Carol Haney- Best Senior Actress. Tom Hutt- Outstanding Senior in Annual Staff Athletic- Honors flight All Conference Football - -BobFeurer, Hari Hamel. Dean Delong Phil McDowell receives the Athlete of the Year award from Mr. Martin 73 The beginning. Seniors enter to Graduation ’72 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Fanfare and Processional - “Pomp and Circumstance’’......................Band Invocation.......................................Reverend Clifford Reynolds “Climb Every Mountain’’ .......................................Girls Glee Salutatory.....................................................Phil McDowell Valedictory.....................................................Beth Holben Recognition of Academic Achievement....................Virgil C. Blumhorst Presentation of Scholarships...........................Virgil C. Blumhorst Presentation of Class of 1972 ........................Richard A. Brommer Awarding of Diplomas......................................Dr. Keith W. Shuey “Graduation Day’’..............................................Senior Girls Benediction......................................Reverend Clifford Reynolds Fanfare and Recessional..................................................Band Seniors of 72 Athletics: And by what one achieves, . The beginning of the 1971 season found seven freshmen, 15 sophomores, 11 juniors, and nine seniors among the participants. Among the 42 team members were 12 returning letter -men. Tecumseh began the season with an 18-0 win over Nebraska City Lourdes in 108 degree heat. Tecumseh’s leading rusher was Dean Delong with 89 yards; Randy Field was second with 35 yards; followed by Ken Brinkman and Spence McPherrin with 23 and -2 yards respectively. The following Friday found the Indians on a misty Southeast Consolidated field. The offense and defense proved equally proficient in their tasks. The indians won 33-0. On their next outing they faced a second ranked Fall City Sacred Heart team. The unscored upon Irish maintained their record on a rainy night by constant blitzes. Tecumseh fell 26-0. The following game proved equally deflating as a sixth ranked Wymore Southern team again shutout Tecumseh, 22-0. Consecutive losses to Johnson-Brock and Humoldt, by scores of 22-12 and 12-7, respectively. Despite hard work the Indian’s errors occurred at unopportune moments allowing their opponents to get a brief upper hand which sustained them through the night. After four consecutive losses Tecumseh became a winner again by upsetting favored Pawnee City 14-12. Roger Morrissey provided the point margin but a stingy, hard-hitting defense proved to be the winning factor. Sterling also fell to Tecumseh by a score of 54-0. Varsity and alternate units proved equally effective against the Jets and both shared in the scoring. The eighth and final game of the season was to be played at home with one of Nebraska’s top class B teams, Auburn. Tecumseh managed to shut off their bread and butter plays but they resorted to a series of long passes, wide reverses and draw plays. The final score: Auburn 50, Tecumseh 0. 78 Hari Hamel reverses wide around right end with some assistance (?) from Bob Feurer against Johnson-Brock. 79 McDowell and Kerner put the stops to a J-B Eagle. Spence McPherrin, Bob Tagart and Bob and Dave Feurer are other identifiable Tecumseh players. 80 McDowell all the! Unfortunately, the 82 yard play was called back. McPherrin bulldogs the ball carrier with assistance and Dave Feurer. on the way from Dean Delong, Bob Tagart, Tim McCoy 81 Randy Field opens arms wide to receive the ball. Identifiable Indians are Ken Brinkman (32), Bob Tagart (84), and Bob Feurer (71). ijids' Zrack Top: A. Krontz, V Hutt, B. Lempke, S. Jewell, D. Lantz. S. Morris, J. Lempke, B. Brommer, P. Morrissey, B. Wall, L. Olmsted, V. Goings, L. Pieratt, R. Puchalla. K Bachle, L. Faris, S. Butler, C. Baum, C. Haney, S. Wolken, M, Muller (B. Chittenden not present) This years’ track season produced wet, rainy weather and a muddy track. However, in spite of the weather, the girls had a very successful season. TRACK SCHEDULE March 24 - Peru Invitational 3rd - 18 2 3 pts. March 29 - Tecumseh Triangular 1st - 56 1 2 pts. April 6 - Auburn Dual 1st - 51 pts. April 13 - Syracuse Invitational 3rd - 31 pts. April 19 - Twin Rivers Conference 4th - 27 pts. April 25 - S. E. Border Conference 1st - 67 1 2 pts. May 5 - District at Crete 4th - 23 pts. May 13 - State at Grand Island Tied for 7th - 7 pts. The 880 yard relay team won a trophy for first place at the Twin Rivers Conference at Nebraska City. The team won the championship in the Southeast Border Conference by a landslide for the second year in a row. The 880 yard relay team qualified to go to the State Track Meet in Grand Island. Vicky Goings and Sharon Butler, besides qualifying in the relay team, qualified for individual events. Vicky went to State in the high jump and Sharon went in the 880 yard run and the shotput. Sharon placed second in the shot and third in the 880 at State. T-Town tied for 7th with 7 points. Coaches for the team were Marcee Muller and Kyra Bachle. Gerald Lee was also on hand to assist the girls. 82 880 YARD RELAY TO STATE: L. Faris L Pieratt, S. Butler, V. Goings. B. Chittenden pulls through to break the finish line. SCHOOL RECORDS High Jump 4’10 3 4 - Vicky Goings - 1972 Long Jump 14’ 8 - Deb Lantz - 1972 Discus 99’6 1 2” - Cindy Baum - 1972 Shot 41’2 1 2 - Sharon Butler - 1972 Hurdles - Becky Brommer - 1972 8.3 - Sandra Gregory - 1969 50 yd. 6.2 - Chris Kleine - 1970 100 yd. 11.3 - Chris Kleine - 1970 220 yd. 27.6 - Laurie Faris - 1972 440 yd. 70.0 - Jan Wolken - 1971 880 yd. 2:36.2 - Sharon Butler - 1971 440 yd. Relay 57.4 - Chris Kleine Lisa Pieratt Karen Steinauer Betty Wall - 1970 880 yd. Relay 1:54.6 - Sharon Butler Lisa Pieratt Laurie Faris Vicky Goings - 1972 83 basketball 71-72 McPherrin fires away Scores of Games Tecumseh 58 Humboldt 47 Tecumseh 70 Nebr. City Lourdes 53 Tecumseh 54 Adams 64 Tecumseh 78 Johnson-Brock 79 Tecumseh 48 Falls City S.H. 79 Tecumseh 57 Nebr. City 97 Tecumseh 68 Weeping Water 56 Tecumseh 64 Falls City 75 Tecumseh 54 Auburn 65 Tecumseh 71 Sterling 80 Tecumseh 72 Southeast 87 Tecumseh 87 Wymore 61 Tecumseh 70 Falls City S.H. 63 Tecumseh 62 Nemaha Valley 49 Tecumseh 57 Waverly 70 Looks good, Les McDowell comes through 84 Tagart wins above, and lays the ball up at far left. Junior Doty shows his skill. 85 B-Teamers get in action Low percentage shot? It may well be below. Bob Ta-gart received honorable mention, second team, in the Southeast Border Conf. for the season. Team action and Indian spirit couldn’t be beat. 86 87 Fred Seckman begins the first period against Humboldt. Tecumseh’s wrestling team finished their season with a 1-7-1 record. The win was posted over DeWitt Tri-County by a score of 36-19. The draw came with Southeast Consolidated, 30-30. The losses came from Syracuse (2), Humboldt (2), Auburn Reserves, Fall City and Southeast Consolidated. The unimpressive team record was due to the relative inexperience of the team. The only seniors were Mike Haney, Rich Wolken and Randy Colton. Rich and Randy were regular starters and Mike was when he managed to make weight. Randy Colton was probably the biggest crowd pleaser through the season. His speed and quickness enabled him to win several matches with only seconds remaining on the clock. Unfortunate losses in the district meet prevented Randy from competing in the state meet. Tecumseh was represented at the state meet by heavyweight Bob Feurer. Feurer, receiving second place in the district meet, won his first match against Folkers of Gothenberg, lost a second to Deane of Omaha Gross by an overtime, split referee’s decision. Bob won two more matches against Kozak of Lincoln Pius X and Buss of Cozad. Wrestling Deane in the consolation finals Feurer was decisioned ten to four and became Tecumseh’s first medalist in the state meet finishing the season with a 21-4 record. Individual dual records are as follows: Don Phillips, 3-4; Shane McCoy, 2-4; GaryLohmeier, 2-6; Jim Hunt, 1-6-1; Randy Colton, 4-3-1; Fred Seckman, 0-8; Rich Wolken, 4-4; Dave Lade, 3-5; Bob Feurer, 8-0; Cleve Thompson, 0-3; Dan Kerner, 0-4; Mike Haney, 0-4; Tony Davison, 0-3; Rhett Meints, 1-2; Leo Davison, 0-1; and Delton Neeman, 4-1. Jim Hunt shows his typical aggressiveness. Jim proved to be the hardest nosed first year man. Bob Feurer pins another opponent. Bob succeeded in pinning all of his dual match opponents through the year. 89 Tony Davison squeezes his opponent while trying for the pin. 90 Mike Haney receives correction from a Humboldt wrestler at the beginning of the second period. Randy Colton tries to step over his opponent from Syracuse. 91 Rich Wolken drives his opponents shoulders o the mat. crack 1972 SCORES OF MEETS: Tecumseh 76 Wymore 64 Tecumseh 34 Falls City 110 Tecumseh 28 Weeping Water 32 Auburn 105 A groan and a mighty throw Ken Brinkman hands off to Senior Phil McDowell in the 880 relay. 92 Morrissey and DeVorss show their skill 93 Time to plot strategy Back: K. Bachle, B. Brommer, L. McDowell. V. Wolken. S. Butler, L. Pope. C. Haney. M. Muller Center: J. Lempke, S. Brinkman. D. Lantz, P Higgins. K, Peek, C. Brinkman Front: V. Leuenberger, S. Triplett. R. Puchalla, J. Sellhorn TENSENESS AS EVERYONE WATCHES THE BALL! The record this year was 7-11. The team won 3rd in the 1st S.E. Border Conf. Tourn. Sharon Butler was named to the AU-Conf. Team. In the Syracuse Tourn., the team placed 6th. GAME SCHEDULE-THS SCORE 1st Sterling. 15-13, 5-15, 15-10 Humboldt: 15-11, 5-15, 15-12 Syracuse: 1-15, 10-15 Weeping Water: 16-14, 8-15, 8-15 Syracuse Tourn.: 6th Nemaha Valley: 5-15, 5-15 S.E. Cons.: 16-14, 5-15, 15-13 Weeping Water: 12-15, 4-15 Nemaha Valley: 15-10, 8-15, 2-15 Wilbur: 17-15, 11-15, 15-8 Johnson-Brock: 8-15, 7-15 S.E. Cons.: 8-15, 16-14, 7-15 Auburn: 15-19, 10-15, 11-15 S.E. Border Conf.: 3rd S.E. Cons.: 5-15, 15-7, 2-15 Humboldt: 15-5, 15-1 N.C. Lourdes: 15-13, 15-7 Johnson-Brock: 9-15, 6-15 N.C. Lourdes: 15-3, 15-6 Centennial: 8-15, 12-15 Volleyball v s n -OK ‘MfiMJCK H1HOMS1VM • —% ' t ... • . — - - . r ... • •� - - • « % • • — . - . i , . • . •’ - . '. - —