Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)

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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

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We each belonged to one universe, centered in the small town of Tecumseh, from it we derived our own individual worlds. 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

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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