Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1978 volume:

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There were many long and lonely hours spent by ourselves working with determined efforts on proiects which must be mastered by using our own minds. We set our own goals and worked for them secretly, at times without recognition. Yet through it all, time still remained to do the activities we enjoyed most. Cars were probably the most commonly used form of recreation in Tecumseh. No matter what else failed, some car was usually available to cruise in. The everyday nightspot was the “bowl hole.' Students could relax there, have a snack, watch t.v. or play pool or fussball. With Tecumseh's lack of entertain ment, many students went out of town when money was available for gas. The most common places to find students other than T-Town, were parties at Stemauer or movies in Lincoln and Beatrice. In all we did, we tried to do our best and be the best. We proved it in our everyday actions, and others began to believe it, too. Even strangers finally realized in some ways, we really were number one. 6 Seniors Hand In School Davs Sharon Baum Don Bartels Lyle Bartels l± The seniors of 1978 combined their ability with determination to turn their high school years into times they’ll never forget. Their intellectual capacity was defi mtely an asset to this class, and one that provided experiences that were pleasurable as well as some that were painful. Ten members of the class bleonged to the National Honor Society, and of that number, five have been in that organization since their sophomore year. Several senior students were also enrolled in various advanced math and science courses. Some of the seniors labored over the story problems, names of muscles and chemical equations, but. overall, they were satis fied with their increased knowledge. The laboratory work done in the advanced science classes, though, brouaht pure enjoyment into the process of learning. It wasn't unusual to hear the Chemistry II girls laughing over the way their experi ments didn't work out, or to have the details of an animal disection be thoroughly discussed between a few physiology students out of class The school courses and work are certainly not to be forgotten by the students, but neither are the time and efforts spent in the extra curricular activities. This year the seniors became involved by taking part in sport, music and dramatic events. Having at least one senior competing in each school sport is proof of their active participation. With the help of the senior boys, the football and basketbal teams chalked up numerous wins while providmdg the fans with suspense filler games. The seniors aided the teams and some also gained honors in individual events. Records in both boys’ and girls’ track have been set by seniors of ’78. Musical ability is another talent contained in the senior class. Not only did the seniors hold the leading roles in this year's school musical, Calamity Jane, but they captured major parts in the musicals presented. Beth Beethe Karen Britt j i 7 Roger Bohling Sherry Clifton Ross Colton 1 1 Linda Fmke V V Laurie Fritsch |_ JeffGotlula Roger Gottula Kim Helm Teddie Henrichs For Future And Grasp during their freshman, sophomore, and jun •or years. Small musical groups also drew seniors as participants. Several seniors have been members of pep band, swing choir, stage band and triple trio since they were freshmen, and others have joined the groups later in their high school years. It has been evident that the senior class does have dramatic ability also. Just the mention of a Junior Class Play created inter est in the minds of many of the class mem bers. The interest remained throughout the auditions and the performances, building “Trudy’s Two Faces into a successful class play. While in their fourth and final year of high school, the seniors were still caught up in the excitement of being on the stage Some further developed their dramatic ability by acting in ‘The Mousetrap, a com tuned effort of the |umor and senior classes. All of these accomplishments wouldn’t have happened if the quality of determine tion had not been present in this senior class. Terry Hinkle AJan Horn Joe Horn Chris Hutt 8 9 Sue Mahoney Terry Lempka Jackie Lempka Lyle Laug W Tish Morrissey Mike Morrow Jim Parrish Greg Pella Mary Pfisler Steve Morrissey They Got The students worked long hours trying to develop the ability they had. Every bit of honor attained by these students was the result of the true dedication they felt toward any pro ject they started. Virginia Mason Andy McCulla Mike McDonald Rhonda Miesbach Randy Miller Larry Wright Troy Walters MikeWeakland Nancy Stover Gail Ramsey Rich Rauner Cindy Schmidt The Job Done Jane Phillips Michelle Pope 1 I I I Tom Sears sJO mas 'dn sawn HI Zl Handy Activities touched us all, and they became the fun experiences students and faculty alike enjoyed. We readily took on the support of our school and teams and accepted the friendly suggestions of our coaches and sponsors. Activities had their serious undertones, however. Coaches explained strategies and expectations to their aspiring atheltes. Sponsors and teachers set down rules and guidelines to follow and most important, we set our own goals and worked toward them. But the activities we remember weren’t all required duties. Numerous events often happened spontaneously and incidentally to the planned activity. Those were the special times we experienced with friends, sharing jokes or working for a successful end together. No matter how anyone felt about activities of any nature, we all enjoyed them because we experienced them together. 'WWr Good Vibrations Touch Homecoming Misunderstanding and near disasters threatened this year’s Homecoming night, but bad vibrations were averted as the Indians won their straight Homecoming game and Gail Calam Ramsey and Christopher Mac Hutt reigned as popular king and queen at the dance. The game with Johnson-Brock was nearly postponed because of the muddy codition of the field after two days of continuous drizzle. Hopes were renewed as the skies cleared off a few hours before game time.The Indians started slowly as the Eagles scored their first touchdown of the season and T Town remained scoreless. As the Johnson-Brock crowd rejoiced Coach Martin threw his hat to the ground in a motion that had become familiar to the crowd. This touchdown must have jarred the Indians as the defense stopped the Eagles cold, and the offense rolled down the field for 25 unanswered points. The fans were thrilled and pandemonium spread as the second ticked down on a 25-6 victory. A misunderstanding related to the procedure for coronation nearly caused mass confusion at the outset of the ceremony. Three pairs of class attendants had all been announced before anyone had set foot down the aisles. The announcer soon realized the difficulty and handled the situation gracefully to save another near disaster. Finally, King Chris Hutt and Queen Gail Ramsey were crowned by last year’s royalty Tracy Memts and Lynn Woltemath. The other senior candidates were Terry Hinkle and Tish Morrissey, Don Bartels and Kim Seeba, Randy Miller and Rhonda Miesbach. and Alan Horn and Kim Helm. 16 Attendants were Juniors Vince Kerner and Jean Stewart. Sophomores Mike Davison and Shirley Laug and Freshmen John Kava naugh and Robbie Stephens. Homecoming week started on Wednesday October 5 at THS with a work day with students and faculty on hand to provide spirit by wearing clothes of many occupations. Scores of housew ives, farmers and carpenters with an occasional lawyer, male nurse or a policeman in full uniform were on hand. Thursday was declared 50's day with the crowning of a king and queen at noon. Sharon Baum and Mike Morrow reigned as royalty for the day. Leather jackets, bobby socks, saddle shoes and long shirts were seen everywhere throughout the day. Thursday night a special banquet was held honoring the 50 year veterans of the 1927 undefeated football team. After the banquet, the annual bonfire was held. Friday eveyone showed their school spirit by wearing the school colors gold and black. Pep Club members wore their uni forms, players wore their jerseys and most eveyone else wore some article of gold or black clothing. The day ended with a spir ited pep rally with each class presenting a skit. 17 CheerleadersHCheerleaders Fifteen Cheerleaders Lend This year something new was tried at THS. Instead of the traditional eleven cheerleaders, six varsity and five reserve, six were added to varsity and two sub tracted from reserve to make a grand total of fifteen. These fifteen were divided into three groups, six varsity football and wrestling, six varsity basketball and three reserve basketball. Members of the football and wrestling squad included: Dutchess Hinkle — head, Jean Stewart, Bev Mason, Terne Mitchel. Pam Thomp son and Barb Ullman, alternate — Virginia Mason. Varsity basketball: Tish Morrissey — head, Kim Seeba, Bonnie Davison, Marg Morrissey, Jane Baird, and Sus anne Scott, alternate — Cindy Bartels. Reserve bas ketball: Shirley Laug — head, Lori Packett, and Diane Sapp. Many people, along with the cheerleaders at times, felt that fifteen was too many. There were advantages as well as disadvantages to the large group. One advantage was that there were more girls to share the responsibilities of being a cheerleader. A disadvantage was that the three groups often disagreed amongst themselves which led to some rather heated 'discus sions'. Throughout the course of the year all three cheer leading squads proved that they were only human as the football squad left the teepee out in the rain for three weeks, the varsity basketball squad messed up their first skit and the reserve basketball squad had trouble getting all three members of the squad to all of the games. A Hand In Spirit At THS Opposite page, clockwise from top: VBB cheerleaders, Tish Morrissey. Bonnie Davison, Kim Seeba. Marg Morrissey. Susanne Scott, and Jane Baird. JVB cheerleaders: Diane Sapp, and Shirley Laug. Not pictured: Lori Packett. The VFB cheerleaders discuss an upcoming pep rally. This page, clockwise from top: FVB cheer leaders, Dutchess Hinkle, Barb Ullman, Jean Stewart, Terri Mitchel. Bev Mason, and Pam Thompson. The VBB cheer leaders during a tense moment of a varsity game. The B team cheerleaders show their spirit. Jean takes the role of a T-town opponent in a skit. r rt r a a 5 a r 19 Below: Terry Hinkle points accusing finger. Juniors And Seniors Finger the Killer This year the juniors and seniors combined their various dramatic skills and talents to present The Mousetrap, a mystery drama by Agatha Christie. Tryouts for the five male parts and three female parts were held in October, and the play was presented on November 19, which left approximately a month for rehearsal. Despite this, the cast performed quite well, and although an entire page of script was almost skipped and several lines adlibbed, the audience hardly even noticed. Many people don’t realize all the time, work and effort that goes into producing a play because not only a cast, but a stage crew, props, costumes, director and rehearsals must be lined up. The director this year was Sharon Parrish with Jennifer Brink-man as her student director and the stage crew was Teresa McCoy, Sally Cavis and Cindy Bartels. With their help and some from various art and shop classes, an appropriate stage scene was put together. Besides preparing a stage, Mrs. Parrish also had to locate a cast to fit the parts, and she did a good job. The cast was Kathi Kavanaugh playing Mollie Ralston, Don Bartels playing Giles Ralston, Steve Morrissey as Christo pher Wren, Dutchess Hinkle in the role of Mrs. Boyle, Alan Horn playing Metcalf, Jim Parrish as Mr. Paravicim and Terry Hinkle playing Detective Sgt. Trotter. From Kathi’s screams to Steve's simulated insanity to Terry’s brisk manner, every person fitted their part. The play was suspenseful and entertaining with cast and crew appearing to enjoy it as much as the audience. As Terry Hinkle put it, ”lt was a lot of fun, and the rest of the cast probably agrees. Far right: Duchess Hinkle relaxes as she studies script. Right: Sharon Parrish admires make-up job on Alan Horn. Terry Hinkle questions guests. Top: Terry Hinkle plays the villian. Bottom: Kathi Kavanaugh lends a sympathetic ear to Steve Morrissey. 21 22 County Government is always held in the fall of the year for jun lors in the two American History classes. The purpose is to introduce the participants to the jobs of the county officials and to give them a closer look at how the county government is run. The primary elections are held during the two History classes at school. Every student chooses the county office which sounds most interesting to them and the class votes on the students signed up for that office. Finally arriving at a ballot with every post filled, one class represents the Federalist party and the other represents the Anti Federalists. For the final election, the entire high school votes for one of the two students running for the office. The enjoyment in this election is the campaigning. Countless posters and stickers are concocted and spread around the school. By the end of the campaign week, everyone in the school is fully aware of who the candidates are. When County Government Day finally comes, the elected officials are let out of school for the activities downtown. Students from every town in the county are present for the day which begins with films about government. Then they visit the offices of their respective officials and receive firsthand information on tne responsibilities and duties of their job. A lunch is then served at the Community Building. This year's officials were Co. Assessor Bonnie Davison, Co. Judge Floyd Stinson, Co. Sheriff Matt Piersol, Co. Superin. Dave Sherman. Co. Agent Jerry Wolken, Co. Attorney Michelle Rowe, A.S.C.S. Stu Osterthun, Clerk of Dist. Court Chris Robertson. Vet's Service Office Gary Kuhl, Co. Welfare Darla McAlexander, Co. Commissioners (3) Tina Wright, Cindy Morrissey, Tom Kroll, Co. Treasurer Lisa Wolken, Co. Clerk Cindy Bartles. 23 Calamity Jane Reveals Secret Love Calamity Jane............................................................................. Gail Ramsey Wild Bill Hickock............................................................................ Alan Horn Katie Brown Rhonda Meisbach Lt. Danny Gilmartin . Chris Hutt Henry Miller ............................................................................ Rodney Kohler Susan ...................................................................................Bonnie Davison Francis Fryer.........................................................................................Ron Lade Adelaid Adams Sharon Baum Rattlesnake Terry Hinkle • Doc ” Pierce............................................................................. MarkOestman Joe Joe Horn Theatre door man and Manager Darwin Seeba Hank Mark McDonald Pete Randy Miller Prospector......................................... Kevin Meisbach Indian................................................................................................Tim Horn Settlers wives Dance Hall Girls Pit Band Dee Pohlman Tish Morrissey Mr. Richard David Kim Seeba Pam Thompson Laurie Fritsch Rodney Buethe Sally Davis Darla McAlexander Lauren Roberts Mike Rauner Virginia Mason Kathy Bohlmg Jackie Lempka Steve Bartels Sheri Davis Sue Mahoney Paula Brinkman Jerry Wolken Jackie Schultz Jeanette Schmid Terri Mitchel Jody Putnam Director: Mrs. Velaine Zbytniuk. Pianists: Michelle Rowe and Jennifer Brinkman. Student Directors: Jane Baird and Lori Hackbart. The Tecumseh Vocal Music Department, directed by the instructor Velaine Zbytniuk pre sented the musical comedy Calamity Jane’’ to near capacity crowds both nights. This was Zbytniuk's first year for directing a high school musical, but with her determined leadership and experienced cast members, it became a success. The audience was well pleased and gave the cast a standing ovation the second night. The practices had to be scheduled around track meets and practices, so the rehearsals were held later in the evenings, lasting well into the nights and early mornings. Each member of the cast put forth much effort and enthusiasm. As well as the hard work, cast members also had their share of fun during the rehearsals. Food was also a major part of rehearsals. After each practice, pop cans, candy wrappers, etc. were left behind. Finally, as a result of such eating habits, cast members were forbidden to leave the building during the rehearsal hours. Instead of breaking the rules, Mary Beth Horn solved the problem by bringing the food to the cast. She supplied them with a variety of drinks and snacks. This was much appreciated and quickly eaten by everyone who took part. After the last night’s performance, the cast members presented Zbytniuk with a bouquet of flowers. This was both a happy and sad night for the seniors who participated. It was a happy event m the sense that the musical was such a big success and a sad moment because this would be their last performance in a high school musical. 24 1 )iUk 25 nultz spe Juniors Work Hand In Hand To Make Prom The juniors s working to prepar of 78 Each year banquet Kfjxom this year school gym inst school gym and the The c prom JJJQht it contin sisted of prime rib, b rolls, sherbert, cook ne Baird, J i ld, Sheri many long End hard h ome Sail Awa Mor th? %iors are responSble fo The class tried something hand nee in then 00 I he for the i ew the high high midnight. _ id potatoes, corn, salad Tfflfl id tea. The junior chose FinR. Barb Ullman, Mark CalfckJagart, Jackie Dar Seeba to the banquet singing the any nPurs were1 ■ere usecH decoratiflo for prom. The Putoj tisSO? paper was jvison, Ju te'rs apd waitre the entertain men! Away, M itel dedbuauons that were ffow and butterflies oWof jgit, which handy tguse as centerpieces on tnl tabl ■ sheets of paper were poked through chic! Storm the archways. Twirled creratpa perl i from the top of the gym to wire strung around the room and then taped lo the floor The theme “Come Safi Away was mounted onclouds and hung from the wire Ui'en a bailoonfree was placed on each side. Vort 3 §a£ted a sheer P1 white pa and hung on fhe stage in front of the band. A basket was in the middle of the gym floor with helIium balloons attached, to float in the.cen.te; o.tthe room. A mural which probably took the most work was hung above the ,wim a pink eftfumn on isisted of was all mu0 consn uds, and starsand it ed in black magic marker then ored in with florescentpast.el chalk. The idea for thfc muralTame from an album cover and it was blown, dff'with an opaque projector. During the dance black lights were turned on below the mural so that the-flOTescent,. chalk would alow iri the. dark. Blue g in front of ch end of the. stage a nee the bowling afley was the jt5niorsjand seniors Thfiy staned serving at the4 H _ g and it cor‘inued till 6:00 when the jSrorn festivities came to a close. 11 was a lot orlong and hard in ItiPend it paid off for the orj would glow m the columns were also hunq 'the band or Banquet Honors Successful Athletes The 1978 Tecumseh High School Athletic Banquet was held on Satur day, April 22, 1978, at 6:30 p.m. Superintendent Paul Heller welcomed all of athletes and guests. The invocation was given by Rev. Vaughn Learning. Then there was a potluck dinner. The guest speaker was a former Nebraska Cornhusker football standout, and now a professional football player, Jeff Kinney. He spoke about athletics and his career. Coach Marcee Muller presented Volleyball letters to four seniors and 11 juniors. Rhonda Miesbach was recognized for being selected to the all conference team. Ruth Laue received honorable mention. Rhonda Miesbach was also selected as the outstanding athlete. Boys’ football head coach. Bob Martin, presented the football awards. Ten seniors, seven juniors, three sophomores, and two freshmen earned letters Terry Hinkle, Chris Hutt, Mike McDonald, Dave Sherman and Floyd Stinson were all recognized as all-conference. Randy Miller received honrable mention. Floyd Stinson was picked as the outstanding athlete. 28 The cross country letters were presented by coach Jim Amos. Two seniors, two |umors and two sophomores were all recognized, and Mark McDonald was selected as the outstanding runner. Girls' basketball awards were presented by coach Dean Stewart. Those receiving letters consisted of three seniors, seven juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman. Lauren Roberts was selected as allconference and Rhonda Miesbach was honorable mention. Lauren Rob erts also received the outstanding athlete awards. Boys' basketball head coach, Jim Amos, presented the letters received by four seniors, six juniors, and two sophomores. Randy Miller was selected to all conference, and Alan Horn and Floyd Stinson were on all-conference (second team). Randy Miller was picked as the outstand mg athlete. Wrestling awards were presented by coach Bob Martin. One senior, one sophomore, and one freshmen lettered. Danny Mattheis received many awards, including being selected the Lincoln Journal Athlete of the Week, and was selected as the most valuable wrestler. Golf coach Larry Anderson presented letters to two seniors and five sopho mores. Jim Parrish was selected the most valuable golfer. Jim Amos, the boys' track team head coach, presented letters to four seniors, seven juniors, five sophomores, and two freshmen. Floyd Stinson and Alan Horn earned their way to State Track Meet. Floyd Stinson was also the outstanding ath lete. Girls’ track head coach, Marcee Muller, handed out the girls' track awards. Two seniors, 11 |umors, three sophomores, and two freshmen received letters. Tish Morrisey was the only girl to go to State. She was also the outstanding athlete. Finally, all of the members of pep club received a certificate and all of the 1978 1979 cheerleaders were announced. 29 Handing Out Awards For many students honors night can be a bright spot in their academic school year. This year it was held on May 11. in the elementary auditorium where various members of the faculty and administration pre sented the awards. After the presentation of numerous awards and scholarships, the audience went over to the high school gymnasium, to observe the art. industrial arts and home ec. project displays. The following seniors that received Scholarships were: Don Bartels — Community Scholarship. Sharon Baum — A one year Regent’s Scholarship to the University of Nebraska. Karen Britt — President s Scholarship and Tecumseh Young Women’s Scholarship Kris DeFreece — Hastings Academic Scholarship and Tecumseh Education Scholarship. Laurie Fritsch — Community Scholarship. Roger Gottuls — Community Scholarship. Terry Hinkle — Football Scholarship to Peru State College. Alan Horn — Dana Athletic Scholarship. Joe Horn — Athletic Scholarship and Student Grant. Chris Hutt — Tecumseh Boys' T Club Scholarship and Plainsman's Scholarship to Nebraska Wesleyan College. Terry Kerner — Joseph’s College of Beauty Scholarship and Community Scholarship. Ron Kettlehake — D. W. Hurst Scholarship. Rita Krontz — Johnson County Medical Association Scholarship. Jackie Lempka — Bischoff Scholarship. Terry Lempka — Michael Pella Memorial Scholarship. Sue Mahoney — Joseph’s College of Beauty Scholarship. Rhonda Miesbach — D. W. Hurst Scholarship. Mary Pfister — Doane College Board of Trustees Award. Michelle Pope — Community Scholarship. Gail Ramsey — Tecumseh Education Association Scholarship and Cooperating Schools Scholarship to Peru State College. Tom Sears — Community Scholarship. The Special Band Awards were given to: Flute Quartet — Sheri Davis, Kathi Kavanaugh, Jane Phillips and Nancy Stover. Clarinet Quartet — Sally Davis, Paula Brinkman, Rhonda Miesbach and Virginia Mason. The following students received special awards for their outstanding academic ability: Sally Davis — Accounting I and National Merit Semi finalist determined by the PSAT NMSOT Jane Stitt — Algebra II Jeanette Schmid — Geometry, Individualized Geometry and Home Ec. Rhonda Miesbach — Trigonometry. Danny Mattheis — Individualized Algebra I. Rita Krontz — Individualized Geometry. Jackie Lempka — Individualized Geometry and Home Ec. Darwin Seeba — Individualized Geometry. Jackie Lempka — Special award for helping to organize the Ecology Club. Rhonda Miesbach — Outstanding science student and special award for helping to organize the Ecology Club. Gail Ramsey — Special award for helping to organize the Ecology Club. Gary Kuhl — Welding. Randy Mason — Welding. Richard Rauner — Welding. Tom Sears — Welding. Mike Othmer — Wood working. Tom Sears — Wood working. Sharon Baum — Home Ec. Lori Hackbart — Home Ec. i 30 31 Graduation Points To The Future Comme ux4m it eSuuA i Sunday, May 21,1978 3:00 P.M. Fanfare and Processiona. Invocation Salutatory Address Message Presentation of Scholarships Presentation of Class of 1978 Awarding of Diplomas Valedictory Address Musical Selections Benediction Recessional .. High School Band Rev. Elzic G. Unroc Rev. Elzie G. Unroc Awards— Dean Stewart, Principal Paul Heller, Superintendent Dr. Ted Evans. Jr. Mixed Chorus Rev. Elzie G. Unroe High School Band On May 16, the last school bell rang for the Graduates of 1978. With a sigh of relief, the seniors left the building knowing that their high school days were over. But they would return for one special event — commencement exercises. During the last part of the year, seniors were busy handing out pictures, signing autographs, and writing in each other s memory books. But time passed by quickly. Before they knew it. the fifty two seniors found themselves wearing their scarlet and cream robes while carrying their red and white roses onto the football field. Com mencement had begun. The Graduates marched down to the field while the band was playing ' Pomp and Circum stance. The ushers and usherettes were Cindy Bartels, Sally Davis ..Sharon Gottula. Lisa Wolken, Vince Kerner, Stuart Osterthun, Floyd Stinson, and Jerry Wolken. Jackie Lempka was the Salutatorian. Her Salutatory Address was based on the class motto. ’ Time Does Not Become Sacred To Us Until We Have Lived It Next, thirty two scholarships were presented to twenty one Graduates. After the diplomas were handed out, Sharon Baum (Valedictorian) gave the Valedictory Address. As Sharon stated in her speech. •We ll continue to make things hap pen. The Graduates of 1978 will make things happen. 32 33 . . . Fades Into The Future Hand to Hand r V- 6-2-1 Indians As their new coach encouraged and'scholded his Big Uns and | Young Uns, they soon understood that he was serious as a heart attack about having a good football team and instilling some pride in the Tecumsh gridders. Finally the first real test of grid ability arrived as Tecumseh faced the eventual conference — champion Wymore Raiders in their first game. While Wymore led early 6 0 and seemed onithe verge of dominating the game, the Indians managed to hold By the end of the third period, the boys believed in themselves. The entire last period was played deep in Wymore territory, and it was the Raiders who felt lucky to escape with a 6 6 tie. The next week the Indians breezed against class D Elmwood. Fifth ranked Milford was Tecumsh’s next major test, and while the boys played well, their opponents played a good game and defeat Tec umsh 216. The Indians pasted Friend 40 0 in the fourth game of the season, and followed this good victory by ruining Pawnee City's homecoming 28-6. | The game was broken open when Floyd Stinson returned the second half kick off 77 yards to break a 6 6 tie The football players assured themselves a happy homecoming the next weekend by belting Johnson Brock 25-6. Perhaps the most emotional game of the season was the 15-14 con quest of Louisville. With Stinson injured on the sideline, his teammates fought back from 12-14 deficit to win on Terry Hinkle s 29 yard field ■ al — the first attempt of his career. The Bohemian Backfield of Hinkle r d Morrow, substituted in the absence of Stinson, to help control the jll in their unorthodox running style Gary Kuhl prevented a last sec-pd come back by the lions when he enroched on a 40 yd Louisville fielcT goal. Since the penalty is automatic and stops the play, the kick was disallowed, and following the penalty the Louisville Kicker missed, nar rowly. After winning only three games in the last three years, THS hoped to turn their football program around in 1978. The formula for accomplishing this feat was a maturing group of experienced letterman — 14 — a hand ful of boys who hadn't gone out t efore and a new coaching staff. No doubt existed about the number and quality of returning lettermen. They were certain to help the program. Such performers as Terry Hinkle, Alan Horn, Troy Walters, Chris Hutt. Randy Miller. Gary Kuhl. Floyd Stinson, Mike McDonald, Hodge Sherman, Mike Gorocke, Vince Kerner and Pat Davison were sure to improve the program When Mike Morrow, Mike Weakland, Greg Pella, Stuart Osterthun and Mike Davison came out for the team after missing the year before, hope for a good season grew The catalyst for the '78 Indians was Head Coach Bob Martin and assistant coaches Roger Hill and Bill Giauque Battle For Recognition Tho novf u ooU a coworo liohtnmn The next week a severe lightning storm delayed the start of the game by thirty minutes and foreshadowed tragic events to come. After playing one of their best halves and gaming a 14 0 lead, the Indians had a punt blocked in the enzone and let two receivers get “open as a goats butt , to lose the game 18 14. In the season finale, it was Katey bar the door as the Indians moved offensively to defeat a good Tri County team 30 16. Toward the end of the game, Stinson surpassed the 1,000 yard mark for the season. The season had many highlights in addition to Stinson's crushing runs. Chris Hutt provided many thrills with his diving catches and bone jarring blocks which earned him All-Conference Alan Horn and Troy Walter's aggressiveness on defense led to many tackles. Randy Miller provided leadership on both offense and defense from his quarterback and safety positions. Mike Mor row came out after not playing as a junior to win a cornerback spot. Greg Pella provided an unusual highlight by appearing in a football uniform for the first time as a senior. He earned a linebacker spot on defense, a guard spot on offense, a black scrimmage vest and the nickname “Bull which characterized his play. Terry Hin kle contributed strong defensive play as well as his All Conference punting Mike McDonald was the All Conference kicker. Of all the contributions made by the seniors perhaps the most important was leadership. Coach Martin asked them for it and they gave it. Underclassmen made massive contributions to this year's successes. Stinson gained many yards on second, third and fourth efforts on his way to All-Confer ence and All-State honorable mention honors. 37 = Indians Ahead of many of Stinson's runs was the doggedly tough and All-Conference tackle Hodge Sherman who blocked well in addition to his bad humored defense. Another important figure in the running game was Pat Bopper Dav ison who left many opponents physically shaken from his blocks and pops' . Vince Kerner and Gary Kuhl gained many important first downs when they were desperately needed on reverses. Steve Carter came into his own by becoming a fierce nose guard who ranged the entire field searching and destroying opponents. In the first game, untried sophomore Mike Davison was forced into at action at defensive end when Stuart Osterthun was ill. Davison played well in a tough situation and never gave up his job. When the film projector was shut off for the last time and the helmets and pads were hanging in the storage rooms, the Indians had compiled a respectable 6-2 1 record and were looking forward to 1978 with Pride. 6 Wymore Southern 6 35 Elmwood 0 6 Milford 12 40 Friend 0 28 Pawnee City 6 25 Johnson Brock 6 15 Louisville 14 14 Wilber-Clatonia 18 30 Tri-County 16 38 Build Pride For Team And School The members of the 1977 Tecumseh Football Team are: Front Row L. to R.: T. Hinkle, A. Horn, M. Morrow, R. Kettleshake, M. McDonald, M Weakland, T. Wolters, C. Hutt, R. Miller. Second Row: G. Kuhl, F. Stinson, S. Osterthun, D. Sherman, T. Kroll, M. Goracke, Vince Kerner. Third Row: M. Lempke, G. Kerner. P. Davison, M. Davison, J. Fink, M. Brommer, D. Krontz, M. Oestmann, C. Tagart, R. Mason. Fourth Row: A. Wenzl, S. Badertscher. B. Lade, C. Robertson, J. Kavanaugh, D. Thompson, D. Goracke, L. Pooch, T. Mason, D. Mattheis. Back Row: Student Manager M. Smith, Coach Hill, Coach Martin, Coach Giauque. 39 VARSITY: Back Row: (L R): Coach Hill, Jerry Wolken, Randy Miller, Alan Horn, Stuart Osterthun. Dave Sherman, Floyd Stinson, Rodney Buethe, Coach Amos. Front Row: S. M Roger Britt, David Ket tlehake. Vince Kerner, Chris Hutt, Terry Hinkle, Casey Tagart, Pat Davison. JUN IOR VARSITY: (L-R): MikeGoracke, Kevin Miesbach, Jerry Wolken, David Kettle hake. Rodney Buethe, Mark Oestmann, Casey Tagart, Pat Davison, Coach Hill. Kneeling: Tim Putnam, Rick Watteyne, Steve Bartels. Mark Brommer. Rodney Koehler. Mike Lempke, Mike Rauner. Sit ting: Doug Goracke. Alan Lempka, Alan Wenzl, Curt Bartels. Jon Kavanaugh. Bruce Lade, Ron Fritcsh. Indians Earn Respectable 10-6 Record Tecumseh started the season with a fired up game against Humboldt which gave us revenge from the previous year 58 50. The next game of the season came with the Indi ans beating Wymore Southern 67 44. Tecumseh's winning streak then came to a hault as Omaha Holy Name won 58-68. The Indians won the next game defeating Wilber 64 49. After losing to Adams 61-77, and then Milford 41-54. Tecumseh then won the next five games defeating Pawnee City 49 43, Tri County 82 69, Friend 75 61. Southeast 56 36. and Falls City in a double overtime 61 59. Conference tournament led to a loss against Tn-County in the first game 42-59. Tecumseh’s journey to Syracuse led to one more loss 60 66 A change of pace occurred as Tecumseh beat Auburn 70 58. As the District Tour nament came underway, Tecumseh won their first game against Pawnee City 73-53, but only to return the next night to be defeated by Humboldt 51 53 When asked what he thought of this year's basketball season. Coach Amos replied, ’ Altogether I felt we had a successful season with some games we'd like to have played over. During the season we did some positive things which helped a lot. We also got a lot of experience for the younger players. The Junior Varsity Team had a 5-7 record, and the Freshman and Sophomores won the Wilbur tournament for the second consecutive year 40 42 43 Front Row: (L R): Curt Bartels. Don Bartels. Mark McDonald. Kevin Miesbach. Back Row: (L R): Rodney Buethe, Coach Amos. Ron Lade. Not Pictured: Dan Sears. David Kettlehake, Roger Britt. Harriers To Cloudy Future One letterman out of the three returning veterans returned to hold the six rookies together that endured the agony and tribulation of the Cross Country season. The season started out slowly, with only six runners to work out during the first week. But with a little recruiting by Coach Amos, it was only a matter of time until the complete team of nine harriers was organized and running together. Tecumseh began the season by taking second place in the Tecumseh Invitational against Douglas and Johnson Brock. Not running at home for the next three meets, the young harriers placed third at the Bennington Invitational and were defeated by Falls City by nine points, 23-14, in a dual. The ninth and tenth graders took second place at the Geneva Invitational while the varsity came in last out of four teams. Tecumseh then returned home only to be defeated by Douglas in a dual. Tecumseh went back on the road to take ninth place at the Falls City Invitational. Then in the last match before Districts, they finished second to Douglas a third ime in a triangular here at home. After a hard week of practice preparing for Districts, Tecumseh traveled to Seward to place sixth out of ten teams at the District meet. Many people might think Cross Country is a relatively safe sport, but through the sea son various injuries occurred, ranging from Kevin Miesbachs’ planters warts to stitches in Curt Bartels’ foot caused by a panicking runner with spikes on. The runner had jumped off a bridge, fleeing from a maniac golf cart driver. These were |ust a couple of examples of injuries received by runners during the Cross Country season. 44 Mark McDonald, one of the leading runners on this year's team, was quoted as saying. ‘ Maybe we ll be losing two good runners next year, but we should have a better season next year because of the year of experience that this year s rookies will gain. And some of the young harriers have potential to be excellent runners.” Coach Amos had this to say about the Cross Country season as a whole, “It was a building season, and we got a lot of new people involved in the program. Looking at it from that standpoint, we were successful for building for next year's team.” The harrier record is an example that clearly shows the lack of experience this year's runners had. but the will to compete and improve, that characterized this year's Cross Country team. 45 The 1978 Wrestling Team: (L-R) Coach Martin, Danny Mat theis, 98 lb. Fr.; Greg Kerner. 126 lb. So.; Randy Mason, 105 lb. So.; Ross Colton, 138 lb. Sr.; Walt Ullman, 112 lb. Jr.; Joe Horn, Assis. Coach. Scott Badertscher, 1191b. Fr.« Gallant Wrestlers Struggle To Compete The 1978 Tecumseh High School Wrestling team was small but was made up of some very good wrestlers. Seven members began the year but shortly after the season started, one person quit and there were only six left. A regulation team has 12 members so Tecumseh was left with half a team. Coach Martin tried to get more people to go out but could not convince anyone to do so. There was talk of not even having the program this year, but at one of the school board meetings, the decision was made to keep the program going. They decided to cancel all of the existing dual meets, both home and away, and just attend invi-tationals. So Dean Stewart, athletic director, found some invitationals that they could attend. Some of the highlights of the year were, placing four winners at the Dorchester Invitational and finishing fifth out of ten teams with only S'x members. They also had three place winners at the Tri-County Invitational with only five members par ticipating. Randy Mason, a sophomore, won the Tri-County Invitational with two pins and a 9 0 decision over a Class B state qualifier in the finals to be the TYMO Player of the Week two weeks in a row. Randy said, This year we did well considering we only had half a team, and if we would of had a full team, we could have won more Invita-tionals and possibly sent more people to state. Some of the practices were pretty tough but practices develop better wrestlers so they didn't complain much. Luckily the team didn’t have any serious injuries since there were so few members, they couldn't afford any. The three lettermen this year were, senior Ross Colton, sophomore Randy Mason, and freshman Danny Mattheis. At 98 pounds Danny was the only qualifier for state. He took first in Districts, which was the first time a wrestler has been a District champ in all of T.H.S. history. Danny lost both matches and was eliminated from competition. 46 During the season Danny was named outstanding wrestler at the Wolverine Invitational with three pins in three matches for a total wrestling time of 9:19. He was named the Journal and Star Athlete of the Week in the state for his performance at the Wolverine Invitational. Danny felt. ' I think as a team we really did well and our senior really held us together. Coach Martin said. We would have won four of the invitationals with a full team. Next year we will win more invitationals because we will have more people out. Only losing one senior next year, Tecumseh should come back next year with a very good team. They should have some excellent wrestlers returning with some experience, and if they have enough people out to make a full team, they should have a very good year. Deshler Inv. 10th Dorchester Inv. 5th Tri-County Inv. 7th Wolverine Inv. 9th Adams Inv. 7th Southern Nebraska Conference 9th District 1 Tournament 14th 47 The 1978 Tecumseh High School Golf team had many problems the first part of the season. First of all, the weather wouldn’t cooperate and the golfers had to wait until it warmed up and all of the snow melted. Secondly, some areas on the back five holes were being re seeded so they could only practice on the first four holes. The first match was against a very good Syracuse team, which they lost They placed sixth out of seven teams in the Tri County Invitational. They they traveled to Syracuse again to take sec ond place in a triangular against Palmyra and Pawnee. Finally, about midway Golfers Finish Strongly 48 through the season, they got hot and played good golf. Jim Parrish shot a 43 and was medalist in a triangular with Stella and Pawnee in which Tec umseh won They finished fourth in the Palmyra Invitational in which late starter. Ron Lade, earned a seventh place medal. The team then went on to win two straight dual meets with Pal myra and Tri-County. Jon Campbell tied for medalist in the Tri-County dual with a 44 He also earned a tenth place medal at the confer ence meet at Geneva. Tecumseh took fifth place out of the eight teams at the conference meet The season ended on Friday. May 12, with the team taking seventh place out of 12 teams at the District meet. Jon Campbell placed tenth out of 148 golfers at that district meet Coach Larry Anderson had this to say about the season. Due to weather factors we had a slow start, but we did well at the outset. Next year should be pretty good because we return five of the seven lettermen we had this year. 49 50 Track Team Experiences. Boys' track at THS provided a mixture of success and heartbreak. The success began early when forty five boys reported for practice under Head Coach Jim Amos and Assistant Coach Bob Martin. Forty five boys competing in track must be some kind of modern day record for Tecum seh, and the work done by the boys in track should show benefits in other sports. Alan Horn contributed to the successes when he became Tecumseh’s all time leading hurdler as he set and broke his own school records in the highs and lows repeatedly during the season. Although he had a great year, some of the season's heartbreak became Alan's when he failed to perform well at the state meet in May. Despite his loss at state, the brightness of his career at Tecumseh will be reflected on the school record board. Floyd Stinson, the team's outstanding athlete for the 1978 season, also shared in the success and heartbreak of the competition. Winning the shot and discus at many of the meets during the year, Floyd piled up the points for the team. He seemed to improve on his individual bests with each meet, yet after qualifying for state in both shot and discus, heartbreak struck Floyd, too. His throws in the discus were not up to his expectations, and he failed to place in either event. Although the season ended on a down beat for this |unior athlete, the stage is set for a bnllant senior year. Terry Hinkle, the defending state class C champion, felt heartbreak at the district meet when he failed to qualify to defend his title at the state meet. 51 Success and Heartbreak During an up and down season, Terry contrib uted to the team's success with victories in the vault and good quarters in the mile relay. But just as it seemed Terry was regaining his championship form, he lost in district, suffering perhaps the greatest heartbreak of all. Yet few athlete's can claim a state title, and Terry is one that can. Among other bright spots in the season were the efforts of Hodge Sherman who typifies with each performance what an athlete is. Although he didn't wm with frequency, he gave his all in each event and has another year to.go. Chris Hutt also typified the character of an athlete as he has worked hard to improve his personal bests in the weight events. For next season, Tecumseh fans can look for ward to improved performances from Casey Tagert in the pole vault. Rod Buethe in the quarter and half, Kevin Miesbach in the long and triple jumps and Stuart Osterthun in the weights. The Members of the Boys' Track Team are. Front Row (L. to R.): T. Mason, D. Goracke. A. Wenzl, B. Lade. D. Thompson, M. McDonald, K. Volkmer, C. Bartels. Coach B Martin and Coach J. Amos. Second Row: J. Kava naugh, S. Badertscher, R. Mason, D. Mattheis, M. Oestman, T Hinkle, C. Tagert, L.Pooch, R. Lade, A. Lempka. Third Row: S. Bartels, J. Fink, M. Othmer, G. Kuhl, R. Buethe, D. Kettlehake, M. Lempke, D. Bartels, and K. Meis-bach. Fourth Row: M. Davison, M. Goracke. S. Carter. S. Osterthun, C. Hutt. A. Horn, F. Stinson, D. Sherman. D Sears. D. Johnson. Fifth Row: P. Davison. V Kerner, and R. Britt. Last Row: Student managers R. Miller and S. Scott. 52 Volleyball Girls Rebuild Auburn 15,9. 9 15,15-5 Wilbur 14 16. 7 15 Milford 12 15. 215 Louisville 12 15, 015 Syracuse 915. 615 Tri County 13 15, 5-15 Wymore Southern 15 10.10 15, 9 15 Pawnee City 15 9, 15 10 Friend 815, 215 Syracuse Invitational Blair 515. 515 Humboldt 5 15, 12 15 Stella Southeast 6 15, 10 15 Conference Tournament Tri County 12 15, 915 District Tournament Weeping Water 14 16, 915 Front Row (L to R): R Miesbach, S. Baum, T. Morrissey, Shari DeVorss, S. Davis, S. McPherrm, J. Stitt, R. Laue. 2nd Row: Janice Bright, B team Coach, M. Rowe, C Bartels, T. McCoy. M. Morrissey. T. Wright, L. Roberts, J. Putnam. Marcee Muller. Varsity Coach. 3rd Row: S. Laug, J. Schultz, P. Brinkman, B. Stone. T. Mitchel, J Baird. K. Kavanaugh. 4th Row: S. Davis. S. Scott. D. Sapp. J. Parrish, P. Thompson, J. Gorton, S. Miester. 5th Row: S. Ramsey. K Bohlmg, D. Watteyne, C. Ptister. T. Davison, K. Carter, J. Phillips, S. Parrish. 54 Five Starters To Return The Tecumseh girls’ Volleyball Team had an unsuccessful season with a 2 out of 14 record. Even though the season was a let down, the girls kept working harder every game to give encouragement for games to follow. The girls worked as a team and found calling the balls, setting them up and hustling helped them gain points. The tears and bitterness after a night’s game were usually gone by the next day as hope and team spirit kept them together, knowing they did their best in the game the night before. The daily practices were hard work but being with friends and learning new skills kept every one busy. Spiking and serving were only a few of the talents the girls displayed. Goofing off every once in a while was fun, for it usually ended by chasing a ball outside where it was cooler. Bruised knees and wrists and aching muscles from the daily calisthenics and running were the out come of hard practices. There was the traditional fights for the seats on the bus, but as everyone finally sat down, the usual gossip and singing rolled the bus on down the road. A parents' nite was held on the nite of the Southeast game where the mothers were honored with a corsage, and the fathers with their daughters' number. A small gathering for the parents and daughters was held after the game by the girls T-Club serving refreshments. Rhonda Miesbach was honored as All Southern Nebraska Conference and Ruth Laue as hon orable mention to Southern Nebraska Conference. 55 Girls Strive For The Right Touch VARSITY: Tonja Helm. Tish Morrissey. Marg Morrissey, Rhonda Miesbach, Laurie Fritsch. Lauren Roberts, Susanne Scott, Jackie Schultz. Jane Stitt, Susie McPherrm, Jenifer Brinkman and Coach Dean Stewart. Not pictured: Dutchess Hinkle and Student Manager Kathi Kavanaugh. RESERVE: Coach Teresa Gibreal, Kelly Carter, Lynette Buethe, Janet Phillips, Joy Parrish, Lori Hackbart. Pam Thompson, LuAnn Othmer, Sue Ramsey, Teresa McCoy, Darla McAleander. Tecumseh's girls continue their basketball education this year under the instruction of one year head coach Mr Dean Stewart and his able assistant Teresa Gibreal. They learned and improved their adventure in such techniques as man to man, 1 -2 2 zone, 1 -3-1 zone, special in bounds, random. stack and three side. Practice began each night with the girls wadding up newspapers one handed to strengthen their arms for a longer shooting range. They continued by going through lay ups, drills to improve ball handling and worked on the different plays. Practice ended with shuttles and the dreaded weight machine. The weight program had a new attraction this year — The Leaper. Its main purpose was to build up the girls’ legs to help them |ump better, but no one ever wanted to use it because it caused aching muscles. The girls started slowly by losing their first two games, but with hard work ended the season with a 7-8 record. When the conference tournament rolled around spirits were high with everyone think mg there was a good chance of winning it, but all was ended when the final buzzer went off and the girls were defeated by Tri-County 24 23. They continued working to be ready for districts. The girls made it through the firs! round but lost out in the second. All were crushed by the loss, but came back and decided to work for next year. The team s outstanding player was Lauren Roberts. She led in scoring and rebounds in almost every game. Roberts was named to the Southern Nebraska All-Conference team and Rhonda Mies bach made honorable mention. Other team members seeing extensive action were senior — Laurie Fritsch, juniors — Jennifer Brinkman, Sue McPherrm and Marg Morrissey and freshman — Tonja Helm. 57 16 Tri-County 31 36 Humbolt 52 25 Filley 22 38 Wilber 30 29 Milford 38 41 Friend 36 22 Auburn 31 31 Adams 45 38 Johnson 30 40 Southern 36 39 Elk Creek 18 27 Pawnee City 36 Southern Conference Tournament: 23 Tri-County 24 District Tournament: 40 Palmyra 35 32 Pawnee City 33 58 59 1978 Tecumseh Girls' Track Team(L. to R.) Front Row: Sh. Davis, T. McCoy, M Morrissey, R. Miesbach, T. Mitchel, T Morrissey, S. Davis. Second Row: L. Hackbart. T. Robinson, L. Buethe, J. Brinkman, S. McPherrmg, L. Roberts. L. Othmer. Third Row: T. Helm, J. Phillips, J. Parrish, J. Schultz, J. Stitt, D. Hinkle, C. Bartels, K. Helm, D. Pohlman. The girls' track season was shorter this year than in years past due to the smaller schedule and the weather. The girls participated in one triangular, two duals, and five invitationals. The inclement weather forced the practices inside for the first two weeks. These practices were very short and usually little was accom plished because of the need to share the gym space and the weight room facilities with the boys’ team and both junior high teams. When the weather finally cleared up, the track was still covered with snow and the city streets became the practice area. Practices were very limited because the hard surface of streets can cause shin splints and blisters which can be very painful throughout the season. The real workouts began when the snow melted off the track, which was the same week that the girls were scheduled to run in the Red Grovert Relays at Fairbury. Under the conditions, the girls did very well, placing fourth behind 1977 Class B champ Firth Norris, 1977 Class C Champ Hastings St. Cecelia and Class B Fairbury.'This was the highest finish of the season and also the most points, 34. The season results were as follows. 4th, Red Grovert Relays, 34 points, 1st, Johnson-Brock dual; 11th, Adams Invitational, 19 points; 2nd, Tri-County dual; 16th Friend Invitational, 8 points; 2nd, Milford-Pawnee city triangular; 6th Conference, 34 points. 9th District, 23 points. Most of the points this year were scored by distance runners and the mile and two-mile relays. Tish Morrissey, broke her own school record in the mile when she ran a 5:50.8 at the district meet. This effort also qualified her for the State Meet at North Platte for the second year in a row, where she ran a very good mile. Marg Morrissey scored many points for the team, as she doubled in the mile and 880. Sheri Davis was a high point scorer in the half mile even though she failed to requalify for the State Meet due to very strict competition at the District Meet. The mile relay, consisting of Rhonda Miesbach, Sally Davis, Susie McPherrin, and Teresa McCoy, placed in every meet besides the Friend Invitational, where they were barely edged out of sixth place. The two mile relay was a new event in the state this year, so the foursome automatically established a school record. The time was 10:50.74 run by Tish Morrissey, Rhonda Miesbach, Sheri Davis, and Marg Morrissey. This relay placed second at districts with an effort that almost got them to the State Meet. Lauren Roberts set a school record in the unprecedented two mile run, which she ran at the Red Grovert Relays. The team was disappointed with some of the finishes after a very successful season in 1977. The group certainly felt the loss of sprinter Julie Faris who is now running for Kearney State. Prospects for the future look bright as several underclassmen will be returning and the eighth grade will be adding some speed and depth. The team will miss Tish Morrissey and Rhonda Miesbach, who provided both points and spirit to the team throughout their high school careers. The Indians were coached by Marcee Muller, head coach, and Richard Davis, assistant coach. Coach Muller said, “The competition was very keen in every meet. Everyone put forth a lot of effort and practiced hard. Everyone keeps improving their times and if we work hard next year we can, too. Young Track Team Shows Potential 62 Student Council The Tecumseh Student Council reorganized during the 1977 78 school year with leadership being their main goal. Under the guidance of sponsor, Larry Anderson, the council handled all upcoming activities with ease. The use of parliamentary procedure was established at the opening meeting of the council as President Rhonda Miesbach, Vice President Bonnie Davi son. Secretary Jackie Lempka, and Treasurer Sally Davis were each elected to their respective offices. As Rhonda conducted the meetings, suggestions from the group kept discussions alive and helped the meetings flow smoothly. Freshmen Kelly Carter and Diane Watteyne. although new to the group, offered many helpful suggestions. Jon Campbell, Susanne Scott and Jeanette Schmid, the sophomores on the council, were always willing to offer their assist ance whenever needed. Juniors Rodney Buethe, Sally Davis, Bonnie Davison and Dutchess Hinkle can be commended for their promptness at meetings and other activities. Maintaining authority and general order- during the discussions were seniors Terry Hinkle, Jackie Lempka, Andy McCulla and Rhonda Miesbach. Members of the group re established one of the hand me down that was absent last year, the writing of the week s activities on the Activities Board. Each member was responsible for putting up the schedule of the weeks activities during the school year for which they were assigned. While all other students had a day of rest and relaxation, student council members attended school on Parent Teachers Conferences to distribute report cards. Among their other activities, the Student Council sold at basketball games and discussed projects to raise stu dent morale. One project planned was a dance which was free to the entire student body Stu 64 Strives For Leadership dent Council members handled all the arrangements of hiring a disc jockey and putting up posters around the school for publicity. The leadership of the council proved not only helpful to Tecumseh students, but also to the students of other schools. The Student Council of Pawnee City went to classes with THS Student Coun cil members when they visited Tecumseh High School for a day. Interchanges of this type help each of the schools involved to improve their own schools and get new ideas for student activities. As the hands of the clock tick off the years of their lives, the members of the Tecumseh Student Council can look back, nod their heads and say, We handled all we attempted to the best of our abilities. 65 Media Club In Charge Front Row (L to R) L Fritsch. P Thompson, J Parrish, D. Horstman. Second Row: R. Krontz, S. Clifton. V. Mason, S. DeVorss. R Laue, C. Schmidy, D. Ponl man. S. Laug. M Pfister Third Row: E. Parrish, G. Ramsey. C. Hutt, D. Kettlehake, W. Ullman, R. Lade, A. McCulla, T. Hinkle, J. Parrish, B. McDowell. The main project of the Media Club in the 1977 78 school year was to raise money for improving library facilities. To accumulate funds, the club sold concessions at many foot ball and basketball games Money from the raf fie tickets sold for cakes and other prizes added to the amount earned by the group. Salesman ship was in the Media Club at Christmas this year also, as they sold scented candles to the public. The income from these projects was raised for the purchase of a new color video cas sette recorder. Also added to the library media center were shelves on which to store equipment. Jim Par rish built these new shelves. Media Club officers who led the club in money making projects and other activities were President Jim Parrish, Vice President Terry Hinkle, Secretary Rita Krontz, Treasurer Virginia Mason and their sponsor, Eunice Par rish. This club was not strictly a fund raising organization though. They had activities plan ned for the enjoyment of the members also. A social committee consisting of Terry Hinkle, Chris Hutt, Jim Parrish, Joy Parrish, and Dee Pohlman was appointed to help formulate club activities. A pizza party held at the Parrish home for Media Club members was one activity organized by the committee. Two conventions were also included in the club schedule. Burwell hosted one of the con ventions, and the other was held in the Gateway Auditorium in Lincoln. Sheri DeVorss was the Vice-President of the convention which met in Lincoln, this group was the regional association. Southeast Division of the Nebraska Association of Media Associations. Ever since this orgamza tion began ten years ago, there has been a Tec umseh student as an officer. Media Club sponsor, Eunice Parrish, concludes, I have enjoyed working with the students this year as we have had some excellent student assistants. I think we have all had a good time and we were able to raise the funds that we needed for our equipment project.” 66 Y-teens had a busy year, but they still managed to have a good time Their first meeting together was a slumber party. It started with the freshman initiation, performed by the sophomores. The sophomores usually handle it because they remember what they had to do, only a year ago. Shortly before Christmas, when the Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Santa Claus downtown, some Y-teens volunteered to be Santa’s helpers. For their Christmas party, each member was asked to bring a kmdergartner or a younger child. Then each girl bought the child a present, lor Santa Claus to give to child. Cookies and Kool-aid were provided for everyone to enioy. The World Fellowship Banquet was enjoyed by all. Each Y teen was to bring two dishes from the country she was assigned. It was fun to make the unusual foods, but it was even more fun to try them, and find out what was liked, and what wasn’t. During Heart Sister Week each girl leaves her heart sister a dumb gift without signing her name, every day of the week. Then at the banquet, everyone gives her heart sister a nice gift. Most girls didn’t know who their heart sister was until they told at the banquet, but guessing is half the fun. At the banquet everyone gets a surprise and a gift, which everyone agrees is fun. Y teens hide the sacks of candy for the Easter Egg Hunt. If the little kids can’t find the candy, the Y teens help them. When there is candy left the girls get to help eat it. Most Y teens take out some time to participate in the Walk-a-thon every year. They are helping the March of Dimes when they participate. Y-teens got out of school one day, to go on a field trip, to the girls’ reformatory in Geneva. They had a tour of the school and where those girls lived. After wards, they ate out and returned to the school, it was learning experience. Officers are presi dent, Darla McAlexander, vice president Julie Fox. secretary Jackie Lempka, treasurer Dee Pohlman. Y teens sponsor is Janice Kunasek Near Left: Lori Hackbart. Pam Thompson, Paula Brinkman. Joy Parrish, Marcia Zillig, Sandy Par rish. Janet Phillips, Janet Bates. Cheryl Miester, Darla McAlexander, Dee Pohlman, sponsor Janice Kunasek. Top Left: Child enjoys talking to Santa. Above: Y Teens discuss World Fel lowship Banquet. Far Left: Y teens and children wait for Santa during Christmas party. Y-Teens Enjoy Active Year 67 Boys' T-Club Renewed Coaches Bob Martin and Roger Hill headed the first Boys' T-Club in 7 years and they kept the lettermen busy throughout the year. During the year, the lettermen had a car wash, sold T-shirts, sold wastepaper baskets, raffled off a T.V., sponsored the punt, pass and kick contest and also sponsored a trap shoot. The club put their earnings to good use by purchasing a leaper machine for the Tecumseh sports program. They also bought the football lettermen a dinner at the Bicentennial Inn. The officers for the T-Club were Chris Hutt — President, Randy Miller — Vice President. Rodney Buethe — Secretary, Floyd Stinson — Treasurer and Dave Sherman — Sergeant-at-Arms. The T-Club has big plans for next year and the future. They plan to carpet and install a stereo system in the locker room if enough funds are raised. 68 Sitting down: Floyd Stinson. Stuart Osterthun. Standing left to right: Coach Bob Martin. Alan Horn. Pat Davison, Vince Kerner. Mike McDonald. Mike Goracke. Randy Mason. Greg Kerner. Mark Brom-mer, Dave Sherman, Rodney Buethe, Mark McDonald, Steve Carter, Jon Campbell, Terry Hinkle. Casey Tagart. On pole top to bottom: Danny Mattheis, and Don Bartles. 69 Girls' T-Club Points Toward New Goal The T-Club's mam goal was to raise money for a new scoreboard which is badly needed in the High School gym. Several projects were tried with little success. The annual candy drive fell short of the high expectations due to customer's complaints of higher prices and smaller candy bars. Everyone was disappointed when it was learned what profit came from concession sales at the opening night of the District Volleyball Tournament. The idea of holding a cake raffle at a basketball game at the spur of a moment, but it proved to be the most successful moneymaking venture of the year. A spring pro ject brought little luck as the girls were handicapped with a busy weekend while trying to sell an all purpose cleaner. Even though all goals weren’t reached, a dent was made in the estimated cost of the scoreboard The yearly Parents' Night was organized by the T Club for volleyball and basketball. The purpose of Parents’ Night is to honor the parents who make the sports programs possible. Leadership for the club was provided by sponsor, Marcee Muller, and officers. President — Tish Morris sey. Vice President — Rhonda Miesbach, Secretary — Laurie Fritsch, and Treasurer — Sharon Baum. 70 Honor Third Time's A Charm Twice this year a steak fry at Beaver Lake for the National Honor Society was postponed because of ram, and the third day it looked as if postponement would again be necessary. Late in the afternoon of May 12, though, the rain ended, and the members of the National Honor Soci ety trouped to the city park to eat their steaks. Windy weather met them there, and it was quite a contest as to whose paper plate or sack blew the farthest before the owner finally caught up with it. Jane Stitt became aware of the wet atmosphere when she flew through the mud while swinging on the clown swing. With Dick Mahoney demon strating his skill at grilling steaks, and the members and sponsor Virgil Blumhorst bringing the remainder of the meal, the steak fry was a success. Initiation for the new members was held on April 4. The eleven new members brought the total number of mem bers up to twenty, which is the largest it has been in quite awhile. The program began with the officers of the club reading prepared material about the four qualities needed to become a member of the group. President Jackie Lempka spoke of scholarship. Vice President Kris DeFreece talked about service. Treasurer Sharon Baum reported on leadership, and Secretary Rhonda Miesbach read about character. Distribution of pins and certificates to the new members followed. The ceremony was then completed and refreshments were served to all attending. The members of the society are Jackie Lempka. Kris DeFreece. Sharon Baum, Rhonda Miesbach. Don Bartels, Karen Britt, Sherry Clifton, Linda Finke, Rita Krontz, Tom Sears, Jennifer Brinkman. Rodney Buethe, Sally Davis, Kathi Kavanaugh, Susie McPherrin, Lauren Roberts, Jane Stitt. Sheri Davis, Jeanette Schmid and Susanne Scott. Society 71 Marching or sitting in front of an audience was the scene for this year's Senior High band The half time shows for football games and the Fall, Winter and Spring concerts kept them busy with their traditional hunting for their white tennis shoes. Marching in wet grass was a common scene for the band and tripping in holes in the football field kept everyones' feet well in shape. The band performed for contest which was held in April and received a two for their efforts. A trum pet, clarinet and flute quartet performed and also a clarinet, baritone saxophone, flute and two piano solos were taken to contest. The clarinet quartet which consisted of Sally Davis, Rhonda Miesbach, Virginia Mason and Paula Brinkman and the flute quartet consisting of Jane Phillips, Nancy Stover, Kathi Kavanaugh and Sheri Davis received ones at contest for well played quartets. Mrs. Defrain, the student teacher for band this year, spent most of her time with the band. She missed a practice of the select group at the Univer sity of which she was a member because she was attending contest and was thus dropped from the group in doing this. The summer marching bands were presented with trophies for first place and consolation for their performance at the Johnson County Fair. During the year the band boosters held the annual soup supper and pot luck supper to raise money for new instruments and equipment. Performing well in front of an audience whether it was marching or playing a concert kept the THS band busy. Band Settles For Two Again 72 73 Stage Band Returns With Super Oldies Tecumseh High School Stage Band began the year by performing a fall Stage Band Concert Tuesday. November 22 in the Elementary Gymnasium. Throughout the school year they performed one other concert other than performing at the District Music Contest held in Auburn, which was at the Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 9. At the district Music Contest, Thursday April 20, the Stage Band received an Excellent rating. Stage Band members this year included. Saxophones: Jackie Schultz, Sally Davis, Jennifer Brinkman. Shari Davis, and Suzanne Scott. Trombones: Kevin Miesbach, Randy Miller. Jerry Wolken, and Kim Seeba. Trumpets: Terry Hinkle, Rodney Buethe, Mike Rauner, Steve Bartels, Casey Tagart, Ted Evans, and Kelly Carter. Drummers were Alan Horn and . Roger Gottula, and the Pianist was Paula Brinkman. 74 The Tecumseh High School Swing Choir made several special appearances throughout the year. One highlight during the fall was being able to participate in the Peru State College Swing Choir Clinic. The group sang their selec tions for the clinician in the afternoon, and then performed in the evening program consisting of all the swing choirs in the clinic. The favorable comments received during the day helped boost the confidence of the group. Complimentary home audiences were in attendance as the Swing Choir sang at the Fall, Christmas and Spring Concerts. The extra work put in by these students was also appreciated when they sang some of their numbers for the Maple Grove Church, Maple Grove Home, Tec umseh Music Club, Hospital Auxilary, and the Homecoming Banquet. Choreography for the Swing Choir was com posed by the members themselves with occa sional suggestions coming from the director. VelameZbytniuk. To complete their year, the Swing Choir per formed at the District Music Contest where they received an excellent rating. The members in this ensemble are basses Joe Horn, Darwin Seeba, Mark Oestmann, and Craig Wagner, ten ors Alan Horn, Ron Lade, Kevin Miesbach, and Rodney Koehler, sopranos Sharon Baum, Gail Ramsey and Lauren Roberts, altos Rhonda Miesbach, Paula Brinkman, Bonnie Davison and Kris DeFreece, and accompianist Jennifer Brinkman. 75 Triple Trio And Sextet Perform The Mixed Chorus and small groups began the school year under the new direction of Velame Zbyt nuik. Daily practices for Mixed Chorus were held one period during the school day while the small groups held their practices in the morning or after school. The first performance for the Mixed Chorus was for Chamber of Commerce Banquet followed by a Fall, Christmas and Spring concert. In between concerts the mixed chorus and small groups took time to practice for contest, which was held in April. Performing for contest were Mixed Chorus, Triple Trio, Sextet and Boys’ Octet. Six graduating seniors performed solos for contest, with three of the seniors receiving two's and three of them receiving threes. The seniors will be missed greatly in the vocal music department next year, as they were a mam part of the mixed chorus. Mixed Chorus also participated in the Vocal Music Clinic at Wilbur where very few schools showed because of their school musicals and other activities. Songs for the clinic were challenging which was good experience and one of the songs was used for contest. Animal calls and unusual noises were often heard in the mixed chorus class. Some of these usual noises were bird calls, pig noises, and other types of animals. These noises were ended when Zbytmuk began giving detentions or some other form of punishment. Members of Triple Trio were Janet Bates, Lori Fntsch, Michelle Pope, Marg Morrissey, Tish Morrissey. Michelle Rowe, Susie McPherrin, Kathy Bohling and Jody Putnam. Members of the Boys' Octet were Chris Hutt, Alan Horn, Mike Morrow, Ron Lade, Kevin Miesbach, Rodney Kohler, Mark Oestmann and Pat Davison. Boys' Octet was a new organization in the vocal music department and they took part in the different activities. Lauren Roberts, Sally Davis, Bonnie Davison, Marg Morrissey and Michelle Rowe were the members of girls' sextet which was also a new organization formed before contest. The girls did well at contest receiving a two plus which wll be a goal for next year's contest. The Mixed Chorus had very few boys but with hard work and effort from everyone the sounds would blend and come out sounding very good. 77 THS Revives Club Pep This year at THS, pep club was reorganized after an unanimous vote of last year's booster club. New uniforms were ordered at the end of last year for those members planning to join the newly reorganized group. The uniform consisted of a gold and black striped rugby sweater, black pants and dark shoes. The new organization differed greatly from the previous year's booster club. The membership was limited to members of high school instead of including the junior high like the former. The pep club also set down stricter rules than its predecessor. For one thing, the members of the pep club were required to attend all home football and basketball games, whereas the members of the booster club weren’t required to attend any games. Also, last year’s club was required to pay a quarter to ride the bus to away games, and the pep club was not. Top: Pep club members listen attentively at a meeting. Middle: Members of pep club review first half. Bottom: Pep club discusses constitution. 78 There were good points and bad points to the pep club. There was now a more organized group to back the teams and to help the cheerleaders. The main problem with the pep club was that the members didn't like the idea of so many rules and wanted the freedom the booster club had offered. At the beginning of the year, the pep club was required to attend all home football games and half of the away ones, but as the year progressed, a lack of transportation caused the sponsors to cut back the requirements and the members only had to attend the home games. As a fundraising project the pep club sold conces sions at a few home football and basketball games. Although there was some question as to the severity of a few of the rules, the membership of the pep club was increased considerably over the previous year's booster club. There were approximately 50 members including the cheerlead ers. Officers of the club were: Rhonda Miesbach — president, Laurie Fritsch — vice-president, Jackie Schultz — secretary, and Theresa McCoy — treasurer. Sponsors for the group were Miss Kunasek and Miss Hansen. Top: The pep club backs the girls as well as the boys. Middle: Members of pep club enjoy the homecoming Banquet. Bottom: The pep club at a hbme basketball game. 79 Top: The ’77-78 pep club officers were: Teresa McCoy, Treasurer, Jackie Schultz, Secretary, Laurie Fritsch, Vice President and Rhonda Miesbach, president. Middle: Pep club members — Row 1: Kris DeFreece, Virginia Mason, Theresa McCoy, Jackie Schultz, Laurie Fritsch, Rhonda Miesbach, Sharon Baum. Row 2: Brenda Stone, Janet Bates, Kathi Kavanaugh, Jane Stitt, Darla McAlexander, Lori Hackbart. Row 3: Cindy Bartels, Julie Fox, Sally Davis, Jody Putnam, Lauren Roberts, Susie McPherrin, Dee Pohl-man. Row 4: Miss Kunasek — Sponsor, Michelle Rowe, Jennifer Brinkman, Debbie Reilly, Kathy Bohling, Paula Brinkman, Sheri Davis. Row 5: Miss Hansen — Sponsor, Trish Robinson, Lisa Rowe, Sue Ramsey, Robbie Stevens, Julie Gorton, and Diane Horstman. Bottom: Pep club members sell concessions to raise money. 80 niors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 82 L Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors Chart Course For Prom J. Bates S. DeVorss P. Hemmer J. Krontz J. Brinkman J. Fox D. Hinkle G. Kuhl R. Britt J. Fricke D. Horner R. Laue R Buethe M. Goracke T. Horner G. Lempka C. Bartels B. Davison R. Pohlman T. Kroll S. Carter S. Davis S. Gottula L. Hackbart K. Kavanaugh V. Kerner D. McAlexander T. McCoy Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 Juniors '79 S. McPherrin C. Morrissey M. Morrissey P Neeman S. Osterthun Top left: Cindy Morrissey rides pole race at Johnson County Fair. Above: Matt Piersol performs deli cate surgery on unfortunate biology specimen. Left: Jane Stitt wins donkey race from Lauren Roberts and Shari DeVorss with a stirring stretch drive. Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 The junior class members have been very cooperative about participating in the extra curricular activities that were provided for them. If their talents did not lie in sporting events, they found their interests to be in the fields of academics or fine arts. In most of the activities offered at school, the majority of the mem bership is made up of primarily jun tors. There are a signficant number of juniors in Pep Club, National Honor Society, Lettermans Club and in all sports. The juniors fulfilled their biggest responsibility for the year by planning and preparing the prom for the seniors. The class chose the band, theme, decorating and food committees early in the year. All committees' work depended upon the decision of a theme. The theme committee and band committee was organized for weeks and quickly came up with the theme, ‘ Come Sail Away’’ and a band Vortex. '' The juniors chose a new idea this year, they had the dinner and dance in the High School Gymnasium. Other years the dinner was in the High School gym and the dance was in the Grade School gym. The decorations consisted of flowers made out of tissue paer, wall murals, paper butterflies, streamers, columns, balloon trees and a hot air balloon. The colors used for decorating were all pastel colors — blue, yellow, pink, green, purple and white. 84 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors 79 Juniors The class had to vote on the menu for the banquet and they chose Prime Rib for the mam course, baked potatoes, corn, salad bar, orange sherbert, tea and coffee. The waiters and waitresses chosen from the sophomore class to serve the banquet were Mark McDonald, Casey Tagert. J. D. Fink, Darwin Seeba, Pat Davison, Sheri Davis, Barb Ullman, Julie Gorton, Jackie Schultz and Jane Baird. Most of the money for prom was raised by the members of the |umor class who sold magazines early in the year. The high sales person was Sally Davis who sold 26 magazines. The juniors who sold over 10 magazines received a prize ranging from stuffed animals to calculators. The |uniors also presented a skit during the pep rally on homecoming day The skit featured members of the class of T V. detective stars mves tigatmg the kidnapping of the Tecumseh football team. Characters such as Charles’ Angels, Baretta and Joe Friday succeeded in apprehending the Johnson Brock cheerleaders as the kidnappers. The juniors felt again they had defmitly won first place and were disappointed when they tied for first with the seniors. The juniors together with the seniors presented the mystery play ’ Mouse Trap.” Leading actresses in the play from the junior class were Kathi Kavanaugh, Marg Morrissey and Dutchess Hinkle. County Government Day is held each year, and the juniors who were nominated by the class, are then voted on by the High School. The ones that won spent a day in the county offices at the court house. The class officers for the year were Sally Davis, President; Jerry Wolken, Vice President; Jean Stewart, Treasurer and Kathi Kavanaugh, Secretary L. Othmer C. Robertson J. Stewart D. Watteyne M. Othmer J. Robinson F. Stinson N. Wheeler M. Piersol M. Rowe J. Stitt J. Wolken D. Pohlman D. Sears B. Stone L. Wolken J. Putnam D. Sherman W. Ullman K. Wright M. Rickman D. Staley C. Volkmer T. Wright L Roberts R. Steele C. Wagner M. Zillig Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 ------------------------------------------------ s The sophomores began the year with the responsibility of homecoming on their hands. For the theme they chose “Good Vibrations and decorated for the dance with light and dark blue streamers with silver stars. “Ice Nine, an unknown band to Tecumseh, played at the dance. They played exceptionally well although some people were skeptical before-hand. The dance was a success even though there was much confusion among sophomores in trying to prepare for it. The sophomores homecoming skit was a total flop. It was a version of the game “Sorry.” When it came to dividing the time between the skit and homecoming preparations, they decided that the dance was more important. The biggest excitement that the sophomores experienced was getting their class rings — until they got their bill. But this did not stop them from flashing them around in every direc tion. Though this may be an exaggeration, the sophomores were very proud of their rings. The sophomores experienced good times and bad times as far as their classes went. Geome try was probably the toughest course for most of the sophomores. But a few even ventured into chemistry, a course usually taken by upper classmen. In all, the class of 80 had a very exciting year, but they still await their two remaining years of high school with anticipa tion. Sophomores Handle Homecoming With Care Left to right: Jackie Schultz, Secretary; Casey Tagart, Vice President; Susanne Scott, President; Beverly Mason, Treasurer; discuss class issues. Picture Not Available J. Baird J. Campbell Bartels Davis K. Bohling M. Davison P. Brinkman P Davison M. Brommer M. Evans L. Buethe T. Evans Sophomores '80Sophomores '80Sophomores '80Sophomores '80 86 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 ts i S. Laug ev X? LA M. Lempke J. Gorton M. Krouse S. Henrichs G. Kaster D. Kettelhake D. Krontz J. Fink T. Guenther D. Horstman G. Kerner R. Koehler Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 f R. Mason L Packett J. Schmid A. Schmiegelow J. Schultz Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 88 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Sophomores '80 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 r Freshmen Get The freshmen started out the school year realizing that they would never be in Junior High again. To some, the thought of being in high school was thrilling. To others, the thought of cleaning up after homecoming, the fresh men's main responsibility, was appalling. The freshmen received third place in the homecoming skit contest. Their skit was a spinoff of Let’s Make a Deal. Danny Mattheis played Monty Hall while Kelly Carter was a con testant. Kelly almost chose a zonk (Tonja Helm dressed up like a Johnson Brock eagle) but wisely selected the box containing the freshmen football players. The freshmen took a trip to our state’s capi tol. After touring the building, they viewed the Legislature in action. This hopefully showed them how our state government really works. Even though the freshmen were a quiet class, they showed a lot of spirit when they all got together. Not very many freshmen participated in sports or other extracurricular activities, but they contributed more to their academic skills by having the most students on the honor roll. As the class of ’81 looks back on their fresh man year, they may think that not much was accomplished. But in reality, they have finished another year of learning. Something they will do everyday of their lives. President: Diane Watteyene Vice President: John Kavanaugh Secretary: Cheryl Meister Treasurer: Jean Weakland Firsthand Knowledge Of High School 3 i Freshman '81 Freshman '81 90 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 92 R. Rippe C. Robertson L. Rowe G. Schmidt D. Smithers K. Volkmer P. Robinson D. Schmidt D. Schultz J. Steinauer D. Watteyene M. Smith R. Stephens J. Weakland D. Thompson A. Wenzl R. Wenzl Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 93 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Freshman '81 Hand It To The Faculty One must admit the faculty did it's fair share, and then some, during the year. Even though they had their own classes to teach, they were involved in many activities. One of these activities was their Homecoming skit. Their skit was the story of Indian tribe — Tecumseh — triumphing over an enor mous eagle — Johnson Brock — played by Mr. Heller. Miss Kunasek narrated the story. They also par ticipated in the Donkey Basketball game. The faculty played against the Community Men’s Team. Although the faculty played well, unfortunately, they were beaten. Besides those ’’fun’’ activities and their classes, they still found time to sponser many activities, organizations and provide supervision. According to the students, perhaps the most dreaded form of teacher activity was the writing of a detention. While the most appreciated behavior was extra time for study and not having tests on Monday. Despite their involvement with school activities, several teachers still found some time to be them selves. Consider for instance, Mr. Davis conducting not with a baton, but a flyswater, or all of the many times when Mr. Martin was heard booming Wrong! This just proves that there is more to a teacher, than teaching class in their calm, professional manner. One must agree that every teacher is different in some way, but this variety seems to work to an advantage for students. As one student said We couldn’t ask for a better group. 94 95 Staff Lends A Hand One can’t forget the cooks, custodians and secretaries when making up an annual. It’s these people who do a lot of the dirty work” and see that all runs smoothly in the maintenance of any school. It’s difficult to say just which has the biggest job, and it may appear that none do much good since the jobs are endless. If a student would multiply what household chores he usually, if ever, does by at least a hundred, he’d only have an inkling of what a normal staff does. Each member of the staff has an important part, but complications often worsen their workload. One can imagine the trial by fire of the cooks Carol Hutt, Marie Kuhl, Irene Krontz, Shari Sapp, Francis Goings and Oleta Rinne to conjure up a nutritious meal that may somehow please more than two hundred students. Another added burden for Otto Finke is to keep the halls and stairways free of dirt and — a real winter headache — snow. Ed Miller has handled the custodian duties in the elementary building for his eighteenth year and in addition assists Mr Mahoney. The custodian that probably worked the hardest was Dick Mahoney. Despite the need for him to be constantly on the move, he always found time to talk with the students and was running for sheriff this year. A daily nightmare for Mrs. Mooney was an endless parade of admit and make up slips from students talented in this field. Mrs. Kerr’s duties lie in taking care of the elementary office and acting as Mr. Heller's secretary. All in all, one thing for certain is the staff deserves a big hand. 96 School Board And. . . If a student was asked who he thought was in charge of the school, he would probably answer Mr Stewart and Mr. Heller. Although they are given large responsibilities, the School Board is in charge. Very few students probably know who is on the School Board while even less have any idea of what it does. The members of the School Board are Dr Ted Evans, head of the School Board, Les Bohlmg, Kenny Grove, Eugene Mason, Bev Ramsey and Ruth Seckman. The School Board’s main responsibili ties are approving and discussing school policies. They spend many long grueling hours listening to the debating of issues. Their judgement is based upon the school's well being, and their utmost concern is for the school's benefit. 97 Administration Work Together Mr. Stewart’s impressions of the past school year were that the students’ attitudes have improved a great deal. According to him not only has the general attitude improved, but many other things have changed for the better. As he sees it, vandal ism has dropped off and so more student's are involved in activities. Mr. Stewart's opinion is that this has been a fine student body, and he hopes future ones are as good or better. I 98 Tecumseh High School held a special Home coming Banquet to honor members of the 1927 undefeated football team on Thursday, Oct. 6, the night before Tecumseh's Homecoming game with Johnson Brock. In addition to the banquet the 27 team members were introduced at halftime the following night. Members in attendance were Head Coach Dean Higgins, an articulate and impressive Individual, delivered a talk about times and concepts of competition after being welcomed by student council and pep club president Rhonda Miesbach. Higgins, then, introduced the mem bers of his team, and was followed by Coach Bob Martin who introduced the members of the 1977 football team. Chris Hutt, president of boys' T Club, presented certificates to each member of the 1927 team. Student Council and members of the commu mty financed the banquet. The home economics club prepared the food, and the eighth grade class selected ten of its members as servers. Swing Choir provided the entertainment. Following the banquet the students rushed to the bonfire rally, and a few lucky people lingered behind to hear Coach Higgins and his for mer athletes discuss experiences which they recalled from the undefeated 1927 season. It was readily apparent in their conversation that working hard for excellence had its rewards, even 50 years later. Banquet Honors Team Of 1927 99 Tecumseh’s local faculty acting company provided entertainment and target practice for the community as they raised money for community scholarships. The entertainment came from the presentation of the melodrama, Saved From the Fate of Her Sister. The play turned out to be a chameleon — changing with every presentation, sometimes to the atonishment of the actors. Paul Heller, playing the part of Pa, found his deeds being delivered to him differently in each performance — by a stick at various heights from behind the curtain, by Roger Hill, stage crew member, as he swept the stage and viva duck in Groucho Marx-Fashion. In addition, a family of skunks appeared on stage much to the dismay of Ma, played by Maryln Hesman, but fortunately the stage crew — Hill, Leroy Loew, George Weiss and Larry Anderson — had provided Heller with a pistol to protect his wife. The play was interrupted delightfully by an impromptu tug of war with Anderson on both ends of the rope. During the course of the action the actors were bombarded by popcorn and wadded paper — what students pass the opportunity to zing a piece of wadded paper at his teacher, principal or superintendent. Sharon Hansen even sought cover behind the curtain during the introductory narration. Hansen, also performed as a saloon girl. Jan Kunasek, who accompanied the play on the piano, acted as though she hardly noticed the flying debris, as she played on valiantly. Between barrages of popcorn and paper the actors — Dean Stewart, Desmond Dillingham Deorsay Decalcamia the villian, Adrian Falgione as AII-American-boy Jack Sterling, Janice Bright as Lily, Teresa Gibreal as Teresa, Jim Amos as the Little Boy and Bob Martin as the bartender — played their parts tolhe fullest potential of their talents. The outcome of those teachers’ performance and the support of the townspeople was money for a scholarship fund. ! 100 Home Ec Club Provides A Touch Of Class Home Economics Club began its first year in 1978 with a spring fashion show and boutique entitled A Touch of Class. Under the sponsorship of Marilyn Hesman and leadership of President Lori Hackbart, Vice President Darla McAlexander, Secretary Beverly Mason and Trea surer Kim Helm, the Home Economics Club was formed in the second semester and culminated its activities with the fashion show on May 5. Darla and Jackie Lempka announced the fashion show while club members modeled fashions from Ida Mae’s Dress Shop and Ramsey's Dry Goods. Some of the fash ions being modeled had been made in the home econom ics classes. The boutique section of the show featured hand made articles and baked goods from the home economics classes. The proceeds from the fashion show were used to add and update equipment in the home economics depart ment. 102 RAMSEYS Ramsey's Dry Goods Owners: Wilbur and Beverly Ramsey Tecumseh, Nebraska 335-4065 v V sey Q Distributor Meadow Gold Dairy Products Go Indians Home Delivery Phone 335-2785 Wilbur Ramsey Tecumseh Furniture Highways 50 and 136 Complete Home Furnishings RCA — Whirlpool — Amana Sylvania — Kelvinator — Tappan Ed's Standard Service Ed Laue Prop. Where Southeast Nebraska Saves Henry Carpenter Atlas Tires, Tubes Batteries Phone 335-3019 Tecumseh, Nebraska Greasing Accessories Tire Repair 105 Congratulations To The Class Of 1978 From Helen's Cafe and Helen's Fashion Fair Serving Tecumseh With Fine Foods____________________________________ and_Hairstyling 0£ Hasselbalch flw Pharmacy Backing The Indians Hutt Oil Co Tecumseh, Nebraska Sinclair Service Goodyear Tires 143 S. 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