Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1979 volume:

Students adjust fine tuning We live in a very changed world today from that of our grandparents, or even our parents. Computers are beeping their way into every part of our society. Atomic bombs could destroy an entire nation in a matter of seconds. Women's liberation plays an important part in today's legislation, as the supporters are trying to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Test tube babies have been born around the world. Disco music has replaced rock at the top of the dancing scene. Americans have become closer with peoples from other nations. For the people of Tecumseh, news of these world and national events come to us primarily through one source — television. For it is through this medium, that we saw a pope's funeral and the election, installation and death of his successor in a matter of months. President Carter's fireside chats and the Middle East bargainings became available for viewing by the American people through TV. We were able to view pictures of the terrible mass murders at Jonestown. Through this magic box , that was not even available to our grandparents in their high school years, we are exposed to many detailed facts and views of world life. 2 Nori explains Japanese customs. Courthouse receives the new dome. Not only does the tube feed our natural sense of curiosity about these human affairs, it provides entertainment and introduces us to our favorite performers. Steve Martin, Mork and Mindy and Farrah Fawcett-Majors would be unknown to most teenagers without their TV exposure. Fans can get a front row seat at the World Series, Super Bowl or Ali fight. Television had proved to be a relatively inexpensive way to supply entertainment in our free hours. Television is very good if it is used properly to obtain information or education as described above. However, television can also be a bad influence if too much of it is watched or if people begin to take some of the television situations too seriously. Television is a historic invention that can aid people if they use it correctly or harm them if they abuse it. TV was made to inform and entertain us. It can be a road to destruction if used with the wrong purposes or goals. Students of today should learn how to use the television and other learning devices effecitvely; a person never stops learning. 3 Matt Piersol portrays the Unknown Comic. Steve, Charo, Dolly and Charles live it up during senior skit. Review of 1979 Since the premiere of the Tecumseh High School in the 1850's, the program has expanded immensely requiring many spinoffs from the original format. This has made necessary many more actors and actresses and the hiring of more directors and producers. During the first year of taping, six actors were released from contracts to go on the bigger and better opportunities. In 1979, 61 veteran performers will leave the studios for the last time. An ever-increasing supply of materials is required for operation, causing a sky-rocketing budget. In 1979, technicians and statistitions began plans to cut back on a few frequencies in order to reduce spending. As usual, the T-Town studios were will-staffed with a dedicated maintenence crew. The workers labored in the halls and kitchens year round, with the exception of a lone janitor, who was promoted to outside work in the position of county sheriff. Many new channels of learning have been added to the daily schedule in order to offer the actors and actresses a better chance to learn their lines and pick up their cues. Time slots have been allowed for schooling in areas of foreign languages, home economics, industrial arts, music, sciences and advanced courses in the basic reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic. The directors are always concerned with developing their performers into well-rounded individuals. This fact accounts for the many interest groups formed and the the activities scheduled in the actors off-stage hours. In 1978 - 79 alone, four new interest groups - FBLA, Home Economics club, drama club and industrial art club - began meeting regularly. These organizations joined with the older clubs to give actors a chance to mingle together and discuss techniques and also to take a station break from the tedious assignments. For the health-conscious performers, many sports were available for participation. The T-Town athletes drew to their games many members of a loyal fan club. Every week brought a fight for survival in the ratings as the Indians tried to hold their own against rival stations, such as the Humboldt Cardinals or the Milford Eagles. General offices at the studio are open to visitors and critics from 8:30 to 3:30. The Tecumseh shows have become unique programs, for all performances are live and there are no reruns. Few major problems are foreseen in the future, so the Tecumseh program is expected to tape and air for many years to come. Stinson and Coach Martin have a gossip session. Classes The graduates Coming together is a beginning; Keeping together is progress; Working together is success. The seniors of 1979 have proven that they have grown together through the years. They who were once followers have now become leaders. They are the ones who the underclassmen now look up to for leadership and with respect. They have set goals for themselves which they want to achieve. They have worked toward these goals, making them become within their reach. Once, they thought their learning would end with graduation day, now they have matured enough to realize that even after they have graduated they will continue to learn. They have proven their leadership by being the most active class in high school now. Seniors had more class members in activities than any other class. They have set a good example for others to follow. Three seniors placed in the Peru Business Contest. They are Jennifer Brinkman — 1st in Accounting II; Sally Davis — 2nd in Accounting II; and Rodney Buethe — 4th in Economics. Cont. Cindy Bartels Janet Bates Jennifer Brinkman Roger Britt Rodney Buethe Steve Carter Sally Davis Bonnie Davison Shari DeVorss Julie Fox Jeff Fricke Mike Goracke 6 Sharon Gottula Lori Hackbart Diane Hauptman Dutchess Hinkle Duane Horner Terri Horner Kathi Kavanaugh Vince Kerner Tom Kroll John Krontz Gary Kuhl Ruth Lane Rodney Jerry experimenting in Physics. Senior class officers: Floyd Stinson - President Lisa Wolken - Vice-President Marcia Zillig - Secretary Cindy Bartels - Treasurer 7 Gary Lcmpka Debra Mann Darla McAlexander Teresa McCoy Susanne McPherrin Cindy Morrissey Marg Morrissey Patti Neeman Stuart Osterthun LuAnn Othmer Mike Othmer Matt Piersol Right: If only they'd ask a women; they'd get more done. Far right: And you call this work? 8 Dee Pohlman Jody Putnam Mark Rickman Lauren Roberts John Robinson Michelle Rowe Dan Sears Dave Sherman Don Staley Jean Stewart Floyd Stinson Jane Stitt Left: Well what have you five been up to? Far left: And you are supposed to be singing. Look at that posture. 9 Brenda Stone Walt Ullman Colleen Volkmer Criag Wagner Dan Watteyne Nina Wheeler This goes to prove, that we have leaders in our class. Eight seniors were members of National Honor Society. Initiated their Sophomore year were, Sally Davis, Lauren Roberts, Susie McPherrin and Jennifer Brinkman. Members initiated their Junior year were Rodney Buethe, Jane Sitt, and Kathi Kavanaugh. Only one person in the Senior class was initiated into NHS in 1979, which was Stuart Osterthun. This was the first year Tecumseh High School had chosen a principal of the day. Throughout the year a senior was chosen to serve as principal of the day. Vince Kerner, Stuart Osterthun, Walt Ullman, and Jerry Wolken were chosen. Throughout all activities the seniors of 1979 had participated in, they have proved that they take pride and show leadership in everything they do, which goes to show they have progressed together making everything they have done a success. Top: Would you happen to carry the Tecumseh Guide? Center: Smile for the camera Julie. Bottom: Things have to be better than that, aren't they? 10 Kevin Wright Tina Wright Top: Well, we caught you in the act, Roger. Center: Another day stuffing off in Mrs. Hesman's class. Bottom: You mean to tell me that for once the shorthand class is working? Jerry Wolken Lisa Wolken Marcia Zillig Noriko Nakamura Noriko Nakamura, was the second exchange student ever to graduate from Tecumseh High School Noriko was called Nori by friends and faculty. Nori was 19 years old when she came from Nagaokoyo, a large city in Japan. Nori attended a very large school, her senior class consisted of eight senior classes with 40 in each class. Nori graduated from Koyo Koko Gakko in March of 1978. She studied sociology at Doshisha University in Koyoko City. Nori came from a small family, which consisted of, her father Minoru, her mother Hiroko and one sister Keiko who was 20. Nori's father is a shopkeeper, and he sells pajama's, nightgowns, and bedding. Nori came to stay with the Richard Davis family in September of 1978, she returned to Japan in June of 1979. Nori was active during the time that she stayed here, she was in Y-Teens, Pep-Club and participated in Volleyball. 11 Juniors live days of their lives Pride, disappointment, determination, and frustration were felt throughout the year by the juniors of 1979. Each different feeling revealed itself at its own special time and place, adding an extra touch to the occasion. Sometimes the feelings were mixed, producing mass confusion. But with hard work and effort, the juniors always seemed to pull through. Pride shown on the juniors faces as they made a new record in magazine sales. A total of 567 magazines, books, and records were sold. Various prizes were given to those who sold a certain amount. A disappointing second place in the homecoming skit contest was awarded to the class of 80. They presented a behind the scenes look at the Humboldt Cardinals lockerroom during halftime and the end of the game. They portrayed the Cardinals technique on the field by falling over like dominoes. Although the juniors didn't win, they helped boost the school spirit for the game. County government day sparked a new interest and determination in the juniors. Campaign posters with catchy slogans were hung all over the school in hopes of attracting attention and votes for the election. Then, the elected students visited their assigned offices for one day and found out what it was like working in the courthouse. Below, left to right: lynette Buethe, President; Jane Baird, Vice President; Sheri Davis, Secretary; and Randy Mason, Treasurer. 12 Excitement was the first reaction the juniors had toward prom, but it soon turned to frustration. This transpired because of the desire to equal the high quality of proms in the past. Prom preparations were in full swing about a month before. With feelings of anticipation and dread, the juniors held their breath during the enchanted night. Now they look forward to next year's prom where they'll be the guests of honor. Although the year brought varying moods and problems, the juniors met these challenges head on. They strived to do their very best, temporarily hindered by their mistakes, but determined to prove that they could do it together. 13 Learning ). Baird S. Bartels together K. Bohling P. Brinkman L. Buethe j. Campbell C. Carson S. Davis M. Davison P. Davison M. Evans T. Evans |. Fink J. Gorton T. Guenther S. Henrichs D. Horstman 14 C. Kerner D. Kettelhake R. Koehler D. Krontz M. K rouse S. Laug M. Lempke B. Mason R. Mason M. McDonald K. Miesbach T. Mitchel M. Oestmann L. Packett J. Parrish T. Putnam M. Rauner D. Reilly P. Reinhardt j. Reynolds D. Sapp J. Schmid J. Schultz S. Scott D. Seeba C. Tagart P. Thompson B. Ullman R. Watteyne A. Wilhelm 15 Sophomores: Sophomores were involved a great deal in school activities this year. One of the biggest was Homecoming. Autumn Breeze was chosen as the theme, using fall colors to decorate the elementary auditorium. Sue Ramsey and Doug Coracke were picked as Sophomore attendents. Other activities enjoyed by the Sophomores were ordering class rings, participating in numerous games, pep rallies, and clubs. Leading the class this year were President Danny Mattheis, Vice-president Kent Volkmer, Treasurer Carla Pfister and Secretary Cheryl Meister. The Sophomores apparently enjoyed this past year and hopefully are looking forward to their remaining school years. makin' it From left: Carla, Cheryl, Kent, Danny S. Badertscher C. Bartels S. Bartels K. Carter T. Davison D. Elliot M. Fox R. Fritsch D. Goracke M. Grof M. Hauptman D. Johnson J. Kavanaugh L. Kettlehake K. Kroll B. Lade 16 L. Laue A. Lempka J. Mann S. Mann T. Mason L. Masur D. Mattheis C. Meister J. Morrissey J. Neeman S. Parrish J. Pella C. Pfister J. Phillips L. Pooch S. Ramsey A typical Sophomore study group? 17 Class of 1981 C. Robertson P. Robinson L. Rowe D. Schmidt G. Schmidt D. Schultz M. Smith D. Smithers J. Steinauer R. Stephens D. Thompson K. Volkmer D. Watteyne J. Weakland A Wenzl R. Wenzl Denise roams the halls. Freshman: young and restless J. Baum D. Britt S. Davis B. Davison J. DeVorss The freshman class of 1979 entered the 78-79 school year with much enthusiasm. They looked ahead to the days of roaming the ever popular halls of THS as freshman. They started this new and challenging adventure by participating in the annual Homecoming skit contest. They received a third for efforts. To complete this week of festivities, the freshmen class, headed by their sponsor, LeRoy Loew, diligently cleaned up the disarray after the Homecoming dance. The freshmen class soon became known by the upperclassmen as the Young and the Restless due to their youthfulness and their inability to settle down. With a lot of intestinal fortitude, the class raced forward, using their skills, and met ever challenge that came their way, be it in their daily classes, sports activities, or in any of the other many clubs and activities at THS. Bob Stitt, Beth Davison, Ron Hackbart and Tim Horn C. Durman T. Evans M. Fricke T Giauque 19 Rookies survive J. Gottula R. Guenther R. Hackbart J. Hahn L. Hansel K. Hesman J. Hinkle T. Horn B. Johnson K. Johnson S. Klein M. Krause C. Laue S. Laue K. Leuders A. McKlintock E. McDonald B. Miesbach S. Mueller 20 T. Parrish T. Parrish J. Pella C. Pope D. Puchalla N. Ramsey S. Raney J. Rauner J. Staley B. Stitt ). Thompson T. Thompson P. Ullman J. Unroe D. Wheeler M. Wright Don't give up yet boys! Jen, where is the smile today? 22 Above - The wedding party in Adult Living models both casual and dressy outfits. Fads and fashions Current fashions and fads could always be seen in the halls of Tecumseh High School. If the students didn't have the necessary materials to appear fashionable, they substituted close resemblances or made up their own fashions. On the clothes scene, jeans and T-shirts remained the everyday apparel for the boys. Girls followed the nationwide trend towards sweaters, vests and jeans. Stickpins and ankle bracelets were new on the jewelry market. Afro hairdos were the in thing. Comedy seemed to rule in the selection of favorite movies in the year that a Vietnam flick - Coming Home won the Academy Award. Favorites among T-Town students were Every Which Way But Loose , Animal House , and Smokey and the Bandit . Favorite TV shows were Mork and Mindy , Saturday Night Live and Soap . The movie Saturday Night Fever had an impact on both the dance and songs of the year, as disco music and dances were very popular. The BeeGees emerged as the top recording group. Above • Sweaters and jeans denoted the typical teenager's wardrobe. Above - The hairdo of the year - Afro . Below - Swing Choir uses disco steps. Above - Vests and belts were very popular. Homecoming swept by autumn breezes 24 The 1978 Homecoming brought fun, excitement, and surprises to the Indians. The Spirit week was started with Out Class the Cardinals Day . Some of the winners were Barb Ullman, Julie Fox, and Mike Lempke. On Thursday, peasants roamed the school for Slave Day . When the peasants crossed the paths the of the members of the Volleyball, Cross Country, and Football teams, they had to bow. The team members were considered as royality. That night, a banquet honoring the 1928 football team, and a bonfire rally were held. Meanwhile, the girls returned from the Syracuse Invitational with a second place trophey. Friday was gold - black day. Class skits were given and the judging of the halls was held. The Junior and Senior floor won the decoration contest, while the seniors placed first with their skit. That night Bob Martin led the Indians to a 33 - 0 victory over Humboldt. At the Coronation, Chris Hutt and Gail Ramsey, last years king and queen, crowned Bonnie Davison and Vince Kerner as Royality for 1978. Wild Willie provided music for the dance. Thanks to the help of the sophomore class, the 1928 and 1978 football teams, the Setters and Spikers, and many others, Homecoming week was a great success. top: The King Candidates were Dave Sherman, Stuart Osterthun, Vince Kerner, Floyd Stinson, Mike Goracke. The Candidates for queen were Michelle Rowe, Marg Morrisey, Bonnie Davison, Jane Stitt, Susie McPherrin. Below: Queen Bonnie Davison and King Vince Kerner head the THS Homecoming Royalty. L tc oj Sltj C n ouned ! Qrdlaa ’Made UilK. Pride, 'By 7-Joust below; The Attendants were Junior - Barb Ullman, Casey Tagart. Sophomore - Sue Ramsey, Doug Goracke. Freshman - Christy Laue, Tim Horn. Gary, Teresa, Dutchess, and Vince represented the Senior Class in their skit. Some 'peasant - day' students look at the Baby Pictures. 25 Our Town airs K. Kavanaugh as Stage Manager George Gibbs in upstairs room Gibbs Family portrait Web Family Portrait The Tecumseh Drama Department took on a new flair this year, doing one all-school play instead of the usual junior-senior play. They presented Our Town , a play well known by most since it has aired on T. V. several times. This was their first time doing a play without props and most felt it was a big success. 26 First Row: (L to R.) D Pohlman, D. Sapp, C. Carson, K. Kavanaugh, S. Davis, M. Krause. Second Row: P. Thompson, W. Ullman, C. Pope, K. Hesman, J. Fox, S. Parrish, D. Hinkle, C. Wagner, K. Bohling, M. Zillig, G. Kuhl, D. Packett. Around ladder: B. Lade, T. McCoy, C. Bartels, T. Horn, J. Phillips, T. Robison, D. Hauptman, D. Matthies, J. Baird. Top: George and Emily. Bottom: George and Rebecca Government Day County Government Day is somewhat of a school tradition, for that year's Junior Class. County Government starts with a little mild interest from all the Juniors, a day out of school doesn't sound too bad. The election begins with everyone having to pick out what office they want to run for. Then we voted in every class to see who the two candidates in each class. Federalist and Anti-Federalist in each category. After that was decided the feud really began. Such catchy slogans as Vote short. Vote Barb Ullman. Along with some very impressive art work. After three days of campaigning, which was done most of all through improvised campaign buttons with other similar slogans, which avid supporters wore for three days. After everything was done and the votes were counted the winners were decided. Then off for a day at the Courthouse, to see how the offices they were elected to are run. Clockwise, Mark Me. having one wild lime; Jackie-thal girl always has her head in the books; Kevin-just think you can tell your grandchildren about this; Case-don't look so shy, we know better; Jane eagerly listening on; Mark O. trying hard to do his best; and Barb-we know you Love It!. Students participating in County Government Day are, top row, left to right Pat Davison, Casey Tagart, Mark McDonald, Dennis Krontz, Mark Oestman, Phil Reinhardt, Jane Baird, and teacher, Larry Anderson. Bottom row left to right J.D. Fink, Randy Mason, David Kettelhake, Julie Gorton, Kevin Miesbach, Jackie Schultz, and Barb Ullman. 29 Cast: Kevin Miesbach-Henry Higgins, Beth Davison-Eliza Doolittle, Rod Koehler-Hugh Pickering, Sally Davis-Mrs. Pearce, Jane Baird-Mrs. Higgins, Ron Hackbart-Alfred Doolittle, Chris Pope-Freddy Eynsford-Hill, Pam Thompson-Mrs. Eynsford-Hill, Mark McDonald-Jamie, Tim Horn-Harry, Donny Puchalla Phil Reinhardt- Cockneys, Janet Bates-Georgina,Danny Mattheis-ZoltanKarpathy, Brenda Miesbach-Yvettc, Julie Fox-Maid at Ball, Nat Ramsey-Flower Girl, Sandi Parrish-Queen, Ascot Covot Chorus: Kent Volkmer, Jeanette Schmid, Sharon Gottula, Jean Stewart, Lori Hackbart, Servants Chorus: Dee Pohlman, Nori Nakamura, Jody Putnam, Janet Phillips, Jennifer Hahn, Pianists: Paula Brinkman, Michelle Rowe, Student Director: Darla McAlexander, Director: Velaine Zbytniuk. MY FAIR LADY lights! camera! action! In the weeks before March 22nd and 23rd many students in Tecumseh High School began speaking with a Cockney accent. Strangers might have wondered what was going on, but everyone involved knew they were just studying their parts for the school production of My Fair Lady. Practices were long and hard lasting for as long as 4 hours at a time. They, as some people would say, were utter chaos. The entire cast agreed it was hard work, but lots of fun. 30 Eliza sings, Wouldn't It Be Loverly Put your head on my shoulder and tell me all about your problems. Sing out real loud for us, girls. Get me to the church on time! That hat is just a little too big for you, isn't it Jane? The Three Stooges? And those Hollywood nights . . . The juniors brought glamour to THS in the form of their prom theme Hollywood Nights. They spent many hours planning and decorating for the event which, for the second time, was held entirely in the high school gym. Because of a conflict with District Music contest, the banquet was moved from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to allow participating musicians enough time to get ready. Not quite promptly at 7:00, on April 21, Prom 79 was underway. The banquet menu consisted of minute steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, a salad bar and dessert. After the meal, the sophomore waiters and waitresses performed a skit which was originated by seniors, Stu Osterthun and Matt Piersol. It was based on the game show, Family Feud, pitting the Saturday Night Live Coneheads against the first family, the Carters. For the dance and the banquet the gym was transformed into a streamered array of the colors midnight blue, orange, and yellow. Silver highlights in the forms of a revolving ball, four metallic columns and various streamers and stars accented the dance floor. The theme Hollywood Nights was depicted in a mural of fluorescent dancing silhouettes which hung behind the head table. A skyline representing lighted skyscrapers and buildings provided the background for the well known group, Timberwolf, which the Juniors hired to provide the music for the night. After the dance, which ended at 12:00 p.m., all juniors and seniors were invited to the Harvest Bowl for free bowling and prizes. Then at 2:30 a.m. till 5:30 a.m. a breakfast was held at the Tecumseh Country Club. The Junior Prom theme, Hollywood Nights , sets the background (or the dance. 32 • r.jr 9  if ________________________________ he popular band, Timberwolf, was begged to play more when midnight arrived. Dance to the music! The Junior sponsors, Mr. Virgil Blumhorst and Miss Janice Bright, admire the juniors hard work as prom gets under way. Putt helps with pre-prom decorations. Danelle, Jean and Sue perform at prom. Danny and Curt serve as waiters. THS couples fill the dance floor as they move to the sounds of Timberwolf. 33 Athletic Banquet: Tecumseh's Wide World of Sports On May 9, 1979, the annual athletic banquet was held. The banquet was to be held on April 29th, but due to the speaker's other commitment, it was postponed. The speaker, Mr. Francis Allen, from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln spoke about the Cornhusker Gymnastic team. Mr. Allen is the head gymnastic coach at the University. This past year, the Nebraska men's gymnastic team was number one in the nation. This is quite an achievement and the team is still building. Allen showed slides of the team in action and a film on the expansion in the field of gymnastics was also shown. He is very proud of his team, and made the point that everyone should set goals high and work toward them. After the speaker finished, letters and special awards were handed out. The coaches of the various sports handed out 102 letters and bars to 66 athletes. Many special achievement awards were then passed out. In Volleyball, Susie McPherrin received All-Conference 1st team, Jennifer Brinkman received Honorable Mention, and Jackie Schultz received All-Conference, 2nd team. All-Conference in Football were Vince Kerner, Stu Osterthun, Dave Sherman, Floyd Stinson. Honorable Mention went to Cary Kuhl. All-State Class C went to Dave and Floyd and Floyd also received Super All State. In Girls' Basketball, Lauren Roberts was chosen 1st team All-Conference, while Susie McPherrin was chosen 2nd team All-Conference. In Boys' Basketball, Floyd was elected to the 2nd team All-Conference and Honorable Mention in Class C. In Wrestling, Danny Mattheis placed fifth in the state meet. In track, the girls qualified in four events for the state meet. Marg Morrisey, Christy Laue, Tania Giauque, and the two-mile relay. Floyd qualified in the discus at state. With all the awards given out to the many THS athletes, it made the Athletic Banquet a success and proves that all performed well. Mr. Francis Allen from UNL spoke at the Banquet. Most Valuable Players Girls Track: Marg Morrisey Cross Country: Phil Reinhardt Volleyball: Susie McPherrin Girls' Basketball: Lauren Roberts Golf: Jon Campbell Wrestling: Danny Mattheis Football: Vince • Boys' Basketball: Floyd Stinson Boys' Track: Floyd Stinson •not pictured 34 Phil receives his MVP award in Cross Country. Senior Vince Kerner received the MVP award in Football Mr. jim Amos, athletic director, introduces the speaker. Jon was the MVP in golf. The MVP for Girls' track was Marg Morrisey. Danny Mattheis, who placed fifth in the state, was selected as Most Valuable Player in wrestling. 35 Honors Night: The thrill of victory Honors and Awards night was held on May 11. Students were recognized for their achievements earned during the year. Seniors were also presented with their scholarships. Winners of these scholarships are as follows: Cindy Bartels-Community Scholarship Jennifer Brinkman-Music and Academic Scholarship to Hastings and Thousand Oaks Scholarship Rodney Buethe-D.W. Hurst, Community, and Lincoln Heavy Equipment Scholarship Sally Davis-Regents at UNL, Community, and Bischoff Scholarship Bonnie Davison-Community and Young Women's Scholarship Julie Fox-Community and TEA Scholarship Lori Hackbart-Peru Scholarship Kathi Kavanaugh-Johnson County Medical Scholarship Cary Kuhl-Athletic Scholarship to Tarkio Darla McAlexander-Community, Y-Teens, TEA, and John Finke Sc holarship Marg Morrissey-Campbell and Lincoln Heavy Equipment Scholarship Stuart Osterthun-KWBE Athletic and NWMS Scholarship Lauren Roberts-Athletic and Academic Scholarship at Tarkio Michelle Rowe-Academic at Wesleyan and Thousand Oaks Scholarship Dave Sherman-Athletic Scholarship to Wayne State Jane Stitt-Honors English class at UNL Peru Scholastic Scholarship-Gail Hippen Other awards given are as follows: I Dare You -Sally Davis and Stu Osterthun Speech and Drama-Diane Sapp Science-Rodney Buethe National Foundation Crant-Sue Scott Ecology-Marg Morrissey, Mark McDonald, and Jeanette Schmid Red Cross-Brenda Stone Vocal Music-Michelle Rowe Allstate Chorus-Paula Brinkman and Lauren Roberts Band-Sally Davis Geometry-Danny Mattheis Algebra ll-Jeanette Schmid Trig-Sally Davis Library-Shari DeVorss, Ruth Laue, Shirley Laug, and Joy Parrish Woods-Kenny Johnson Woodshop-Jeff Fricke Welding 1-Mike Grof Welding ll-Randy Mason and Jeff Fricke Auto Mech-Rodney Buethe and Roger Britt Draftsman-John Krontz Home Ec-Lori Hackbart State FBLA Convention-Sally Davis and Jennifer Brinkman General Business-Cris Durman, Christie Laue, and Danny Mattheis Shorthand-Dutchess Hinkle, Darla McAlexander, Tina Wright, Cindy Bartels, Deb Mann, Mary Evans, and Teresa McCoy. 36 Cindy Bartels receives her scholarship. Mr. Wittman gives Brenda Ston her Red Cross award. Stu Osterthun is awarded by Mr. Amos. Lauren Roberts (left) and Paula Brinkman (right) are honored for attending the NMEA Allstate Chorus. 37 Julie Fox walks away with her award. Michelle Rowe is pleasantly surprised. Lori Hackbart patiently waits. Senior Class looks into the future by the smiles on their faces the changing of the tassels. Graduation times are happy times Graduation was held on the 20th day of May, 1979. All the Seniors looked forward to this day. It was a sad time, but yet a happy time; however, the biggest and most exciting time of the school year. It was supposed to be held outside, but it rained the night before, so it was held in the High School Gym. Reverend Vaughn Learning gave the message Take Time to Smell the Lilacs. Dr. Ted Evans Jr. handed out the Diplomas, with the high school band playing Processional and Recessional. The class colors were: Pale Blue and Lustre Blue. Class Flower: Yellow Rose. And, Class Motto: Coming together is beginning, Keeping together is Progress, Working together is success. The seniors will always remember their graduation day, and the happy times it brought. For the seniors it was an important event for them as well as their own families. Sally Davis her Valedictory Address lane Stitt her Salutatory Address 38 i 'i+wJF7' Board of Education sharing their time with graduation. Exchange student Nori Nakamura receiving her diploma. Marg Morrissey receiving her diploma. Ushers: (L to R — BR) Pat Davison, |on D. Fink, Mark McDonald and Kevin Miesbach. FR: jane Baird, Barb Ullman, Julie Gorton. 39 From the Student Council's office Moments of prosperity and poverty were felt by the Student Council of 1979. Under the direction of Larry Anderson, the council came up with many new ideas to boost school morale. One of these was the addition of a pop machine for students. The pop, originally selling for 25 fc, created a mad rush when the final school bell rang. Another idea was a spring dance scheduled for the last day of school. Not only did the high school benefit from this year's council, the elementary also gained a scary but enjoyable Spookarama from them. Amid monster fights, rising vampires, and haunting ghosts, the elementary cautiously walked, or sometimes ran, through the house of terror. The possibility of an open noon hour arose among the council. Letters to neighboring schools were sent, asking how their lunch programs were handled. But after further investigation, the council decided that the chance of having an open noon hour was slim. Members of the 1979 Student Council were freshmen Scott Davis and Tim Horn; sophomores Curt Bartels, Alan Lempka, and Danny Mattheis; juniors Lynette Buethe, Sheri Davis, Jeanette Schmid, and Sue Scott; and seniors Sally Davis, Bonnie Davison, Dave Sherman, and Floyd Stinson. 40 Top right: A gruesome pair. Bottom left: Hard at thought. Bottom right: Discussing important issues. Student Council of 1979, top row, left: Scott Davis, Jeanette Schmid, Lynette Buethe, and Dan Mattheis. Second row: Sheri Davis, Curt Bartels, Alan Lempka, Floyd Stinson, Tim Horn, and sponsor Larry Anderson. Bottom row: Dave Sherman, Treasurer; Bonnie Davison, President; Sue Scott, Vice President; and Sally Davis, Secretary. Left: Bonnie listens to suggestions. Above: Getting together for a Halloween Spookarama. 41 Ecology Club works for trip In their second year as regulars at THS, the Ecology Club worked hard to gain recognition. The '78-'79 school year presented the members with a full schedule of assorted projects and money-raising drives. Their goal for the year was to add enough money to the amount carried over from the previous year to finance a spring canoe trip down the Niobrara River near Valentine. The first of their projects was selling candy in boxes or bars for $1. This proved to be quite successful. Then, for the second year in a row, they roughed the elements and delivered telephone books to the Tecumseh area. To round out their fund-raisers, the club sold concessions at a basketball game. In early spring, the nature-minded club made their ecological contribution to society by volunteering their time and efforts to tree planting for the Natural Resource District. The club also made two monetary contributions to other organizations during the course of the year. A unanimous vote sent $50 to the Nebraska Outdoor Encounter, and $25 to the Tecumseh Young Women for their activities sign. The hard work of the club paid off, as they found themselves high in the ratings as the year came to a close with the club successfully reaching their goal. The dates for the canoe trip were set at May 29, 30 and 31. Ecology Club members contribute their time to plant trees. Members organize the delivery of phone books to raise money. Left to Right: Diane Sapp, Sponsor-Ceorge Kevin Miesbach, Sec. Treas.-Jeanette Reinhardt, Mike Fox, Lynette Buethe, Weiss, Joy Parrish, Alan Lempka, Jackie Schmid, Mike Grof, Vice-Pres.- Mark Susanne Scott, Colleen Volkmer, Kathy Schultz, Curt Bartels, Pres.-Marg Morrissey, McDonald, John Steinauer, Matt Piersol, Phil Bohling, Sandy Parrish. 42 Mike, John and Malt rest near a pine. The N.O.E. Kevin and Phil listen for an elk call. experience Eleven THS students left Tecumseh in early November for the wilderness area near Fort Robinson, Nebraska to partake in an experience they would long remember. For rookies Curt Bartels, Mike Fox, Mike Crof, Mark McDonald, Kevin Miesbach, Marg Morrissey, Phil Reinhardt, Susanne Scott, and John Steinauer, the Nebraska Outdoor Encounter was a first, but for veterans Matt Piersol and Colleen Volkmer, it was a rerun of last season. The week in the wilderness was a test of stamina and endurance. It involved seemingly endless miles of cross-country hiking with burdensome packs, hour after hour spent in the preparation and consumption of 'gourmet' foods, along with a never ending flow of ghost stories, jokes, complaints, songs and an assortment of wild animal calls ranging all the way from a 500 lb. canary to an elk and some lions. The middle of the week brought a new challenge for most of the hard core crazies. Solo, 36 hours of solitude, was one of the more talked about events of the entire week. Some welcomed it as a time for rest and recuperation, while for others, it was nothing short of a nightmare. For whatever reason, Solo was a memory that none of the campers would forget. Zip-lining at the end of the week brought the adventure to a close. It provided an exciting end to an exciting week. Another N.O.E. trip scheduled for early May was cancelled, because one of the scheduled sponsors was injured. Instead, those signed up planned to try their luck in June, but this time they would travel to the Colorado Wilderness base to try their hand at the rugged life. The campers rest along the trail as they make their way to the first base camp. There were three cook groups for the trip, each preparing their own delicacies. 43 Marg takes a trial run on the secchi disc test, while the other limnologists look on. Mr. Heller prepares one of his gourmet breakfasts, which were a welcome change from 'brown bread and squoze'. Mr. Weiss and Miss Bright were the other sponsors. The Dirty Dozen Those participating were: Mary Pfister, Susanne Scott, Marg Morrissey, Jackie Lempka, Tish Morrissey, Rhonda Miesbach, Gail Ramsey, Kathi Kavanaugh and Kim Seeba. Nine adventurers and three sponsors roamed Nebraska in early June of 1978, on a 12 day limnology trip made possible by a federal grant. The group stayed primarily in the north and west parts of Nebraska for the length of their trip. They did take two days off for a whirlwind tour of South Dakota in which they visited mount Rushmore, Lead, S.D., the Black Hills, Wall, S.D., and Hot Springs, S.D. The average day for the group usually lasted anywhere from 16 to 18 hours. A good part of this time was spent driving from one stop to the next. Bedtime found the weary campers reflecting on the day and laughing and telling jokes into the early morning hours. The more serious side of the trip found the campers testing water from various lakes and streams for chemical content and pH. Equipment used on some of the lakes included a secchi disk to test turbidity, a dredge to take core samples and a plankton net to isolate microscopic water organisms. Highlights of the Nebraska-side of the trip were crossing the Niobrara River on a ferry, a 5 hour canoe trip down the Niobrara, tours of the Neligh Mills and Gavins Point Dam, swimming at Chadron State Park and water skiing at Merritt Reservoir. More tests for Kathi and Jackie at Fort Falls. 44 Top L to R: ). Baird, J. Fox, C. Bartels, ). Parrish, Sponsor-Ted Harshbarger, P. Thompson, S. Davis, D. Hinkle, D. McAlexander, T. McCoy,). Schultz, L. Hackbart, C. Carson and ). Stewart. Not pictured J. Brinkman. Bottom Left: Did Joy, Darla, and Lori catch Mr. Harshbarger at a bad time? Bottom Right: Was the UNL football players really playing a game of basketball? FBLA: Not for women only! One of the new clubs in our high school this year, was the Future Business Leaders of America, known to most students at FBLA, with sponsor Ted Harshbarger. Our club was formed by the Syracuse chapter which installed the Tecumseh officers. During the evening all the girls took an oath for office or as a member. Some of the projects that the FBLA girls did, was sell concessions at basketball games and collect aluminum cans, for money raising projects. The biggest and most important event of the year was the trip to Omaha for the state convention for all FBLA members in the state of Nebraska. After having all plans made, the girls were very upset in not being able to stay at the Hilton Hotel but did enjoy the Airport Inn. The conventions main purpose was to pick new state officers and test the abilities of all attending. With 8 competing, Tecumseh received 3 honorable mention certificates, 1-7th place certificate and 1-3rd place trophy and certificate, with Jennifer Brinkman receiving honorable mention in the field of Accounting II and Sally Davis receiving honorable mention in the fields of General Business and Business Law. Sally also received 7th in Business Management and the trophy and certificate in Business Competency series. Sally was also one of 12 out of 300 students selected for female student of the year. All girls enjoyed the trip and learned a lot. Expenses for the convention were made by FBLA members holding a basketball game with the University of Nebraska senior football players playing against the Tecumseh Young Mens Organization, had a concession stand and a cake raffel. As everyone enjoyed it, the club still was short some money to pay off all expenses. For a beginning chapter, they learned a lot, and will remember the 1978-79 year. 45 46 L to R: Christy Carson, Joy Parrish, Lori Hackbart, Darla McAlexander, Sally Davis, Julie Fox, Jane Baird, and Jennifer Brinkman. These are the contestants for the trip to Omaha. FBLA officers: Treasurer-Joy Parrish, Secretary-Cindy Bartels, Vice-President-Julic Fox, and President-Jane Baird. Not pictured Darla McAlexander-Historian. You know Joy, you look like you're having fun but you may be the next Miss FBLA. President - Jane and Sponsor - Ted. Do you two know how to run that machine? Working hard for FBLA. Drama Club goes one day at a time Speech and Drama Clubs first year consisted of 18 members. Activities during the year were, a trip to Doane College for A Drama Conference, where they learned about make-up and improvisation. Dave Wingard spoke and later the Doane Players presented THE PRODIGIOUS SNOB. They also participated in conference and District Speech contests at Hebron and Fairbury. Diane Sapp qualified for State speech contest in Kearney, where she received an Excellent. Overall it was a year of learning for all, which should make next year even better for it's members. Speech and Drama officers (L to R.) Janet Phillips Treasurer, Diane Sapp Secretary, Jane Baird Vice President, Joy Parrish President. Top: W. Ullman, C. Bartels, Second Row: D. Hinkle, D. Hauptman, K. Bolhing, C. Carson, T. Parrish, D. Watteyne, J. Hahn, J. Parrish, First Row: V. Balderson, K. Kavanaugh, J. Fox, K. Carter, J. Phillips, K. Hesman, P. Thompson, D. Sapp, J. Baird. 47 48 We're poets and I'll bet you didn't even know it. Speech and Drama officers go for a dramatic ending. Speech contest Down the rabbit hole with the actresses from Alice in Wonderland. The importances of being Earnest. Earnest who? Thats a switch they don't have their mouths open. Treas. M. Davison, V. Pres. G. Kuhl, Pres. S. DeVorss Sec. B. Ullman. Regional Officers: B. Mason, S. DeVorss, S. Laug, L. Packett. Media Club buys VTR The 31 members of the 1978-79 Media Club worked at many food stands for volleyball, football, and basketball games to raise money to help pay for a color video-tape deck. This deck was used often as they taped from ETV so teachers may show programs to their students at their convenience. It is used for all grades and subjects. Officers for this year were Pres. Shari DeVorss, V. Pres. Gary Kuhl, Sec. Barb Ullman and Treas. Mike Davison. We also have 3 of the 4 new officers of the regional organization, SED-NAMA. They are Treas. Beverly Mason, Sec. Lori Packett, and Pres. Shirley Laug. Shari DeVorss has been Vice Pres, of SED-NAMA for the past two years. The new SED-NAMA officers are looking forward to leading the group to much success in the up coming year. Back Row: (L to R) E. Parrish, L. Wolken, J. Parrish, C. Robertson, T. Guenther, D. Kettelhake, S. Osterthun, M. Davison, G. Kuhl, W. Ullman, G. Kerner, M. Lempka, B. McDowell, Second Row: C. Meister, R. Laue, D. Hauptman, D. Pohlman, N. Wheeler, C. Morrissey, S. DeVorss, B. Mason, B. Ullman, S. Laug, L. Packett, First Row: R. Stephens, P. Thompson, J. Weakland, D. Smithers, D. Horstman, C. Pfister, T. Davison, D. Watteyne, T. Mitchel Media Club Omnipresent Pizza parties were the highlights of the year for all Media Club members. Godfather's and Valentino's pizzas won everyones approval. Besides having fun at parties the students also worked very hard on classroom activities. The media projects such as 8mm. films and slide tape presentations were fun to make and to compare each others skills. The students learned to catalog and process books, film strips, tapes etc. ... to laminate all types of materials, to file materials, to operate different types of machines which the school owns, and many other things. The group accomplished a lot of work this year and are very proud of themselves. Media Club members hard at work. Slide tape presentations became a favorite project during the year. 50 Checking slides for mistakes. Row 11-L to R- C. Carson, J. Bates, Row 10 - S. Parrish, S Klein, Row 9 - M Zillig, K Hesman, Row 8 - J Parrish, P Thompson, Row 7 J Phillips, T. Parrish, Row 6 - D Pohlman, P Brinkman, N Nakamura, T to B - L Hackbart, C Meister, K Carter, D McAlexander, Jan Richert. Y-Teens just friends During a busy year, Y-Teens still managed to find time for fun and just being friends. They began the year with their World Fellowship Banquet. Every member is supposed to bring a main dish and dessert from the foreign country she chose. All enjoyed making and especially eating the foods. Noriko Nakamura was invited to the banquet. She made Japanese food. She later joined Y-Teens after being asked. Y-Teens again had their traditional Christmas party, taking a kindergartener or a younger child to see Santa. Each member brought her child a gift to be from Santa. They played games and ate afterwards. When Valentines day approached it was again Heart Sister Week. Each girl was to leave her heart sister a dumb gift all week long not signing it. Everyone tried to guess who their heart sister was, and at the banquet they got a nice gift from their heart sister. This year they decided to let each girl have three guesses to her identity. Nearly all guessed it in her top three. Nori talked about Japan after the meal. Easter eggs are sacked and hidden by Y-Teens for the local Easter egg hunt. This year after eggs were sacked, they ate Valentino's pizza, played volleyball and talked about crazy things. The party was planned to last until 2:00 a.m., but due to their sponsor's fatigue it ended at 12:30. At the end of April, Y-Teens decided to have a car wash. Naturally it rained the same day, but not until the car wash was over. Some girls got pretty wet, occasionally it was even by accident. They ended the year by selling candy and having a field trip to Lincoln Regional Center. It was a fun year enjoyed by all. Me? Am I supposed to use silverware? Just how long do I have to sit here? Darla-Pres, Lori-Treas, Kelly-V-Pres, Jan Richert-Spon, Cheryl-Sec. Getting together Forget it, I'm not going to smile! We both want new cars, ok? 52 Above, Front Row, (L. to R.) Sponsor Virgil Blumhorst, Diane Sapp, Sheri Davis, Kathi Kavanaugh, Jeanette Schmid, Lynette Buethe, Jennifer Brinkman, Denise Schultz, Sue Scott, and Kathy Bohling. Back row: Jane Stitt, Susie McPherrin, Sally Davis, Lauren Roberts, Danny Mattheis, Stuart Osterthun, and Rodney Buethe. Officers: (L to R) Sally Davis, President; Rodney Buethe, Treasurer; Lauren Roberts, Secretary; and lane Stitt, Vice President. In search of . . . Grade A students Boat rides, card games good food were in store for the N. H. S. of 1979. After initiating the new members in the Spring, a steak fry was scheduled for March 25 at Beaver Lake. As always, cold weather threatened; however, the 16 members were not intimidated. On the set date, they, along with Mr. Blumhorst other adult sponsors, headed for an exciting evening for all. Head Chef, LeRoy Rohling, slaved over the hot grills while members scampered off in search of adventure. Thanks to everyone's hard work, the steak fry was fun. Six new members joined the society in March which makes a total of 16. Being a member of NHS is more than being a member in name only. It recognizes the achievement leadership, which all members hopefully will show. National Honor Society recognizes and awards New members after the initiation. Lauren continues the initiation. Nerves show before the ceremony begins. The original members of NHS. A grin shows Stuart's true feelings. 54 Top Row - left to right - Rodney Buethe, Gary Kuhl, Randy Mason, Danny Mattheis, Walter Ullman, David Kettelhake, Casey Tagart, David Sherman, Greg Kerner. Bottom Row - left to right - Roger Hill (sponsor), Jon Campbell, Stuart Osterthun, Floyd Stinson, Mike Goracke, Pat Davison, Vince Kerner. 1978-79 T-Club officers Such enthusiasm What a boring meeting. Boys' T -Club In every sport there are certain people who excel and these people are given a letter. Each boy who has earned a letter is allowed to join T-Club. Floyd Stinson resided as President for the 1978-79 school year; Stuart Osterthun acted as Vice-President; Mike Goracke served as secretary; Pat Davison was treasurer and Roger Hill was the faculty sponsor. The Boys T-Club raised money by sponsoring a car wash, a trap shoot by selling Nebraska and school mugs. The T-Club donated some of the money raised to the Tecumseh Young Women sign fund. The T-Club has many more fund raising activities planned for the coming school year. 55 C T Club in view Again this year as last, the girls T-Club concentrated on making money to buy the scoreboard for the High School gym. Another expense were the sweaters for the new members of the T-Club. The girls engaged in money making projects such as cake raffles and selling concessions. Along with these they decided to sell Old Fashioned Stick Candy. It went over so well that the girls had to order more to meet the demands. By selling the candy the girls made $148 which increased the amount raised to $350. The total cost of the scoreboard is $3,000. Again as always, volleyball and Basketball parents' night was held. This years T-Club consisting of 9 seniors, 6 juniors, 3 sophomores and 2 freshmen were led by Pres. Lauren Roberts, V.Pres. Susie McPherrin, Sec. Jane Stitt, and Treas, Marg Morrissey. Another exciting meeting. 1978-79 Girls' T-Club Members: First row (I. to r.) - S. McPherrin, L. Roberts, J. Stitt, M. Morrissey; Second row - P. Thompson, S. Scott, J. Brinkman, J. Schultz; Third row - S. Davis, D. McAlexander, L. Hackbart, K. Kavanaugh; fourth row - J. Parrish, J. Phillips, D. Watteyne, K. Hesman; back row - S. Davis, S. Ramsey, Sponsor Marcee Muller, T. Giauque, L. Buethe. Don't buy it all Barb. 56 Left to right: Mike Lempka, Jon Campbell, Jeff Fricke, Dan Watteyne, Jerry Wolken, Roger Britt, Gary Lempka, Alan Lempka, Mike Grof, George Schmidt, Curt Bartels, Lloyd Laue, John Kavanaugh. Seated: Mike Othmer and Mr. Falgione - Sponsor Work night. Light my torch. Bench work. Industrial Arts Club formed The Tecumseh Industrial Arts Club has the distinction of being the first truly industrial arts club in the State of Nebr. The club was formed to provide students with an organization that would enable them to further develop their industrial and technical skills and also allow them the related benefits of belonging to an organization. Club members can be found during the school year working nights on projects such as, go-carts, gun racks, trailers, etc. When the club members take time out from working on personal or community service projects they can be found relaxing by taking in a car show or camping out. 57 1st Row: Sally Davis, Jody Putnam, Michelle Rowe, Sheri Davis, 2nd Row: Brenda Stone, Lois Kettelhake, Susan Klein, 3rd Row: Lynette Buethe, Kathy Bohling, Rodney Buethe, Kelly Carter, 4th Row: Paula Brinkman, Shari DeVorss, Diana Sapp, Phil Reinhardt, Walt Ullman, Cindy Bartels, Ted Evans, 5th Row: Mike Krause, Ron Hackbart, Mark McDonald, Rod Koehler, Mark Oestmann, Jamie Thompson, John Baum and Tim Horn. Not pictured Kathi Kavanaugh, Brenda Miesbach and Sharon Gottula. . . . And the Band played on! After receiving a II, last year, the band played on under the direction of Mr. Richard Davis. The band started working hard at the beginning of this school year with marching on the streets of Tecumseh and getting ready for the fun times doing the half-time shows. After the football season was over, the band then got ready for concerts and District Music Contest. They were kept busy with four concerts throughout the year. The concerts were Fall, Christmas, Winter and Spring. The band participated in the class B Music Contest held at Auburn on April 20-21. Trying to fill all the catagories, the instrument department came out with three I's and six M's. One of the six M's was the Senior High Band. The three I's went to Piano Solo- Jennifer Brinkman, Clarinet Quartet- Sally Davis, Jody Putnam, Paula Brinkman and Shari DeVorss, and the Saxophone Quartet- Jackie Schultz, Scott Davis, Susanne Scott and Jennifer Brinkman. Trombone Trio- Kevin, Jerry and Terri. Clarinet Quartet- Sally, Paula, Jody and Shari. 58 1st Row: Janet Phillips, Jeff Reynolds, Jennifer Hahn, Jennifer Brinkman, 2nd Row: Mike Rauner, Steve Bartels, Jackie Schultz, Scott Davis, Susanne Scott, 3rd Row: Mark Tim Horn- Trumpet Solo. 1 Rickman, David Thompson, Alan Lempka, Jeff Fricke, Terri Mitchel, Jerry Wolken, Kevin Miesbach, 4th Row: Jon Rauner, David Johnson, Phil Ullman, Ron Fritsch, Casey Tagart, Dar Seeba, 5th Row: Bev Mason, Crisy Durman, Patti Neeman and Lori Hackbart. The six lls were Trombone Trio-Jerry Wolken, Kevin Miesbach and Terri Mitchel, Trumpet Solo-Tim Horn, Saxophone Solo-Jennifer Brinkman, Baritone Saxophone-Jackie Schultz, Band and Sally Davis. Sally Davis- Clarinet Solo. 60 The members of the THS stage band experienced something new this year. Every day during seventh period, the musicians met and worked on new charts and techniques. The group enjoyed playing old songs like “Somewhere in the Night , Light Vibrations , and Little Brown Jug . The new charts like The Teaser , Tuesday Afternoon , and Sax Fifth Avenue were easy, but fun, while Saturday Night Fever , and Don't Get Around Much Anymore provided a challange for all. The group found enjoyment out of imitating Lawrence Welk by playing oldies but goodies in Big Band Milestone . The stage band performed at three concerts during the year, and were looking toward a good rating at contest. But the group returned home with a disappointing III. The group will miss the Seniors of 1979 (even Walt and his wrong notes), but maybe next year, Ron will get over his fear of solos, and Kelly will get a taller box, and the Stage Band will continue with their Great Performances . Jammin' or Jivin'? Either way Rog 'Gets Down'! Stage Band: fun class, but disappointing finish Members of Stage Band; Saxophones- Jackie Schultz (first semester only), Sally Davis, Jennifer Brinkman, Jeff Reynolds, Susanne Scott, Sheri Davis, Scott Davis. Trombones-Kevin Miesbach, Jerry Wolken, Terri Mitchell. Trumpets- Rodney Buethe, Mike Rauner, Kelly Carter, Tim Horn, Steve Bartles, Walt Ullman, Ted Evans, Mark Rickman. Rhythm Section- Ron Hackbart, Paula Brinkman, Rod Koehler. Sally and her 'good' saxophone. Rodney performs his last solo at THS. 6th row-Shirly Laug, Dee Elliot, JoAnn Hinkle, Nina Wheeler, Bev Mason, Paula Brinkman, Pam Thompson, Janet Phillips, Kelly Carter, Terri Horner, Julie Gottula, Deb Schmidt, 5th row-Lori Packett, Robbie Stevens, Tina Wright, Tammi Parrish, Susan Klein, Janet Bates, Dee Pohlman, Jody Putnam, Brenda Stone, Darla McAlexander, Lori Hackbari, Debbie Reilly, 4th row-Mary Evans, Cris Durman, Jeanette Schmid, Lauren Roberts, Sally Davis, Beth Davison, Nori Kakamura, Susie McPherrin, Julie Gorton, Cindy Morrissey, Jean Stewart, Christy Carson, Jeanne Pella, Marcia Zillig, 3rd row-Randy Wenzel, Danny Mattheis, Kevin Miesbach, Rusty Kaster, Walt Ullman, John Baum, Kenny Leuders, Mark Fricke, Sandi Parrish, Trish Robinson, Jennifer Hahn, 2nd row-Kevin Wright, John Robinson, Bruce Lade, Mark Oestmann, Pat Davison, Mike Fox, Tim Horn, Chris Pope, Donny Puchalla, Sue Ramsey, Lisa Rowe, Bonnie Davison, Craig Wagner, Todd Parrish, Jamie Thompson, Rodney Koehler, Mark McDonald, John Steiner, Kent Volkmer, Kenny Johnson, Marg Morrissey, Kelly Hessman, Jane Baird, Michelle Rowe, Nat Ramsey, and director-Mrs. Velaine Zbytniuk. Not pictured-Brenda Miesbach, Liz Hansel, Marty Jacobson, Craig Wagner, Sharon Gottula. Below: Lauren Roberts received a I at Below: Paula Brinkman received a I at contest. contest. Mixed Chorus: Name That Tune Numerous songs were sung this year, too many to be mentioned. The Mixed Chorus received a II at contest which surprised everyone. Other people participating at Contest were. Barbershop Quartet consisting of, Danny Mattheis, Tim Horn, Mark Oestmann and Kevin Meisbach, received a II. Ron Hackbart and Jamie Thompson each sang a solo at contest, they both received M's. Mixed Chorus performed 5 times throughout the 1978-79 school year. They performed at 3 concerts (fall, winter, and spring), at clinic (at Friend) and at graduation. Top Right - left to right - Sally Davis, Lauren Roberts, Michelle Rowe, Susie McPherrin, Bonnie Davison, Marg Morrissey. Sextet performs at Spring concert. Triple Trio brightens souls with sunshine Harmony was the key factor in the Triple Trio's success. With 9 members, and matching dresses, the girls performed at 10 different places, including all concerts. For their hard efforts at contest, they received a II. They sang 4 songs throughout the year, including popular ones. Back row - left to right - Mrs. Velaine Zbytniuk, Janet Bates, Michelle Rowe, Lori Hackbart, Pam Thompson. Front row - Nat Ramsey, Jody Putnam, Jane Baird, Lisa Rowe, (not pictured Sharon Gottula). wSf f m 1 i-m If, Triple Trio performs at Spring Concert. wL£ Ay 62 Sextet receives I at contest Six senior girls got together their final year in school, and decided to try their luck at contest. They chose the songs Summer Me Winter Me and Good Night My Someone, but decided upon singing Summer Me Winter Me. For their hard work and effort they received a I at contest. Back row-Mrs. Velaine Zbytniuk, Jennifer Brinkman, Mark Oestmann, Lauren Roberts, Rodney Koehler, Ron Hackbart, Beth Davison, Darwin Seeba, Michelle Rowe (pianist), Middle row-Bonnie Davison, Tim Horn, Susie McPherrin, Paula Brinkman, Kevin Miesbach, Marg Morrissey, Front row-Scott Davis, Jackie Schultz, Sally Davis John Baum. Swing Choir staying alive The swing choir sang at a lot of places. For a first, they had class every day during 7th period, but they still had to practice in the morning from 7:45 - 8:25 and at night, which lasted for usually an hour. They had approximately 40 morning rehearsals and about 20 night rehearsals. The songs sang this year were, My Fair Share, Beach Boys Medley, Staying Alive, I Write the Songs and Where Is The Love. All actions were made up by the students in swing choir. New stools were bought to use as props while singing. The group tried to add variety by using these stools, a ladder and 4 boxes. Accompanists were Jennifer Brinkman and Michelle Rowe. Some swing choir members would like to sing more songs than were sung, rather than being so repititious. Perhaps the Board would allow more money for the music department to buy more sheet music. Feeling at ease, In My Room. Swing Choir receives III at contest. All they want is, My Fair Share. Pep Club has a Rocky year Numerous problems plagued the 1978-79 pep club. The start of the football season brought optimistic hopes of a cooperative, spirit-filled year. New sponsors along with a newly derived constitution boosted this optimism. As football season progressed, a chain of events transpired which would trigger the eventual fall of pep club. THS tradition prevailed as the majority of the pep club developed the same 'do nothing' attitude that had been characteristic of the pep club in recent years past. The incidents connected with the bus rides in the final two episodes of the varsity football season provided just enough tension to kill all hopes of a productive, spirit-boosting basketball season. The first of these two near-tragedies occurred on the way to the Wilber football game. A mix-up with the bus drivers caused the departure time to be delayed approximately 30 minutes. Pep Club members included: Row 1: Bonnie Davison, Jane Baird, Brenda Stone, Susie McPherrin-President, Sheri Davis-Secretary, Julie Fox-Treasurer, Janet Bates-Merit Keeper, Christy Laue. Row 2: Diane Sapp, Nori Nakamura, Kelly Hesman, Sally Davis, Jody Putnam, Jennifer Brinkman, Jackie Schultz, Darla McAlexander, Nat Ramsey. Row 3: Susanne Scott, Tammy Parrish, Paula Brinkman, Sue Laue, Cris Durman, Bev Mason, Lynette Buethe, Lori Hackbart, Tania Giauque. Row 4: Marg Morrissey, Christy Carson, LuAnn Othmer, Kathi Kavanaugh, Dutchess Hinkle, Julie Gorton, Pam Thompson, Lauren Roberts, Jennifer Hahn, Row 5: Bara Ullman, Michelle Rowe, Denise Schultz, Sue Ramsey, Jean Weakland, Trish Robinson, Teresa McCoy, Jane Stitt, and Beth Davison. This page. Center: Senior pep club member and President, Susie McPherrin, joins in a cheer. Opposite page. Top: Members watch the action down court. Center: The pep club members don their black and gold bumblebee outfits at a home game. Bottom: B-team cheerleaders included: Christy Laue-head, Jennifer Hahn, Nat Ramsey, Beth Davison and Tania Giauque. 64 A valiant effort was made by a few members to cool their tensions by engaging in some harmless dazoo playing, while other members outwardly voiced their disgust in the situation. When the bus finally pulled out, faint outcries of relief and revolt could be heard from all over the bus. The bus soon calmed down, but as it drew near Sterling, the realization of apparent engine problems spread panic until it reached near epidemic proportions. The bus stopped and the girls were informed that it would go no further. Cars of loyal T-Town fans were flagged down. Two cars, a station wagon and the back of a pickup aided in transporting the majority of the pep club the remaining distance. Other members experienced disappointment in finding that they had to return home. The game was scheduled on a Friday night, and come Monday morning during third period, the whole pep club could be found in the elementary gym with the sponsors and administration, who expresses their disappointment in the group. Many of the girls threatened to never ride the bus again, but come Wednesday night, a full bus left for Tri-County, the last game of the season. The announcements that day read that the bus would stop in Beatrice after the game, but after a vote on the bus, almost all were in agreement to go straight home. However, the back of the bus organized a revolt which turned out to be in favor of stopping because they felt they 'deserved a break today.' Despite the new vote, the sponsors pointed out that the girls had had their chance and that that decision would hold. Many of the girls felt that this was unfair and weren't afraid to let the sponsors know. This disagreement provided a disappointing end to the football season. The basketball season showed no improvement, as fewer girls signed up for buses, and a decrease in numbers was noticed at games. There was still a minority of girls that kept up their spirit and faithfully followed the boys wherever they went. The Conference and District tourneys aroused spirit in the girls as posters could be seen at the game sites, but with a disappointing end to the basketball season, there also came about an end to a disappointing year of pep club. 65 The Wizards of rahs Unlike most other school activities, cheerleading is a year round program. Starting with tryouts in the spring, the schedule includes: camp for the Varsity in early June, countless hours of practice for both squads for the remainder of the summer, and finally the actual sports seasons. Few people realize how much the '78-'79 Varsity cheerleaders accomplished. Besides bringing home lots of memories and new cheers from camp, the Varsity cheerleaders also brought with them two excellent ribbons, one superior and also a pep pennant. The girls received the award by a vote of the other squads in attendance for being one of the most friendly and spirited groups at camp. The high-spirited cheerleaders were anxious for the first game, but as the season wore on, it was evident that enthusiasm was lacking. Problems with the pep club and sponsors along with the attitudes of the student body put a damper on the spirit they once had. When some of the cheerleaders failed to meet the deadlines for paying for their uniforms, they were disciplined by the sponsors and administration. The two guilty B-teamers were not allowed to cheer for a Varsity football game, and the two Varsity cheerleaders had to sit for the first Varsity basketball game. This caused some friction between the parties involved, but time passed, and so did some of the bad feelings. As tournaments rolled around it was apparent that spirit had decreased. A shortage of pep rallies went hand in hand with a decline of student body interest. Despite all the problems that the '78-'79 sports seasons held for the cheerleaders, on the whole, it was a year of joking around. The B-team became famous for their versions of Fight Right Back and Show Us What You Can Do, while Ffey and Team Fight ranked among the Varsity favorites. When all was said and done, it was a year of fun and memory. The 1978-79 Varsity cheerleaders were: Jane Baird, Marg Morrissey-head, Diane Sapp, Bonnie Davison, Susanne Scott and Barb Ullman. The Varsity cheerleaders attended a World Cheerleader Council camp at the University. At center, left, they pose with the pep pennant they received. Bottom left, the Varsity cheerleaders perform one of their favorite cheers-Team Fight. 66 Annual Staff; front row, left to right; D. Sapp, J. Parrish, S. Scott, L. Hackbart, S. Davis, P. Thompson, R. Harkbart, L. Buethe, C. Carson; back row; C. Volkmer, B. Stone, S. Davis, J. Schmid, j. Campbell, D. McAlex- ander, D. Seeba, R. Buethe, P. Brinkman, S. Davis, M. Zillig. Ever pose Sal? 1979 Tomahawk: whodunnit ? ? ? The Annual Staff of 1978-79 started the year with many doubts. The group was full of new and inexperienced members along with the old reliable ones. The new members caught on quickly. Soon the wheels were in motion. All worked hard to meet the first deadline. Sally Davis, editor, patiently answered everyone's questions. LeRoy Loew, Annual Staff's new sponsor, also lent a helping hand. Many late nights were put in by all as the first deadline neared. Nerves began to become raw and sparks flew, (on occasions). The Annual Staffers found ways to relieve the tension. Jokes about pictures were made, (Cot an itch?), about each other and about anyone who happened to be outside. During their work nights, the Annual Staff members received their exercise by running up and down the steps, down the hall, and pushing one of the buttons on the two pop machines. An estimated six gallons of pop was drank over the year by the group. Throughout the year, the individuals took up a method of trial and error. Many endless hours, (or so it seemed), were spent looking for lost pictures, redoing wrong pages, rewriting copy, thinking up captions or often just sitting in total confusion. But confused or not, the show must go on. Slowly progress was made. One by one, pages were turned in. Soon deadlines were forgotten. Everyone merely concentrated on getting their pages finished. But despite all the anger, frustration, and confusion the 1979 Tomahawk was finished. The Annual Staff will always remember the fun times and the bad times. These memories will be with the group for a long time to come. 67 'Cut it out you guys! 68 Members of the F.H.A. are, back row, L to R D. Pohlman, L. Kettelhake, D. McAlexander, C. Pfister, T. Davison, L. Hackbart, P. Thompson, C. Meister, C. Carson, M. Hesman, S. Klein. Front row for L to R. J. Bates, B. Davison,). Gorton, J. Putman, J. Parrish, J. Baird K. Hesman Senior Lori H. being escorted in by. Junior Kevin M. Jean Stewart fills in for Kathi Kavanaugh, modeling her prom dress. F.H.A. works during the past year Darla and Bonnie quick go over some last minute details. 69 70 Little hard work gives a lot of fun in return The Newly formed F.H.A. had a busy year this year. With electing new officers, and trying to get things organized, to make it a good year. Toward the end of the year a DISCO dance was put on, with Disc Jockey Wild Willie, everyone had a really good time. Then only a day after Prom a fashion show was presented. Centered around the Prom theme Hollywood Nights. All in all it was a very good year. Danny M. puts a little bite into things. Tarzan (Floyd S.) and Jane (Marg M.) WOW what a swinging couple Darth Vadar (Dave) stuns the audience. Beth models outfit worn in My Fair Lady Superman alias Stu Osterthun saves Shari P. from the clutches of Gorilla (Pat D.) Sports 1978 - 79 Football Team - Sitting (I. to r.) - John Davanaugh, Steve Mueller, Bob Stitt, Allen Wenzl, Danny Mattheis, Todd Evans, Ron Hackbart, Don Puchalla and Phil Ullman; kneeling - Tim Mason, Bruce Lade, Doug Goracke, Mike Lempke, Dennis Krontz, David Thompson, Greg Kerner and Casey Tagart; standing - J. D. Fink, Gary Kuhl, Mike Davison, Stu Osterthun, David Sherman, Floyd Stinson, Mike Goracke, Tom Kroll, Vince Kerner and Pat Davison. Indians fight issues After a highly successful 1977 football season, Tecumseh students, faculty and townspeople were swept into the amazing T-Pride spirit that the team and coaches portrayed. The team ended the season with a 6-2-1 record, the best record for many years at Tecumseh. That 1977 season instilled into the team members a new faith in themselves and an overwhelming desire to win. Although the team lost ten very valuable members from the 1977 team to graduation, hopes were high for the 1978 team, as they had twelve returning lettermen who formed quite an elite group themselves. All-Conference running back Floyd Stinson was back trying for his second consecutive 1,000-yard year. All-Conference tackle Dave Hodge Sherman was ready to lead the way with his fierce blocks. Vince Kerner, Steve Carter, Stu Osterthun, Gary Kuhl, Tom Kroll, Mike Goracke, Pat Davison and Casey Tagart added their talents and determination. A slug of underclassmen provided the necessary bench strength. All in all, 28 fired-up players and a spirit-driven coaching staff began the season with 72 Above: Kerner outruns a Wolverine. Above: Tagart quarterbacks the Indians. high esteem from the critics, (being picked to finish second in the state by the Lincoln Journal and Star) and an immense desire to fulfill their dreams of finally earning a berth for a Tecumseh team in the state playoffs. However, the team learned quickly that not all dreams come true. September 1 opened the season, as on a very hot and humid night, Wymore came to town. The rugged Raiders had been a stickler to the Indians in years past, but a 19-yard run by Stinson in the fourth quarter saved what could have been an opening game disaster, as the T-Towners won 8-0. This game was probably the highlight of the season, for from here on things went sour. After a 38-0 pounding by Louisville, the Indians lost to bitter rival Milford, Friend and the neighboring Indians, Pawnee City. Victories were salvaged for Homecoming (Humboldt) and Parent's Night (Southeast), but by this time frustrations and disappointments had piled up. Above: Stinson flies through pursuing tacklers. Above: Kuhl and an unidentified Indian combine efforts for a tackle. 1978 - 79 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT LOCATION SCORE Sept. 1 Wymore Southern Tecumseh 8-0 W Sept. 8 Louisville Tecumseh 0-38 1 Sept. 15 Milford Milford 6-35 L Sept. 22 Friend Tecumseh 6-7 L Sept. 29 Pawnee City Pawnee City 20-22 L Oct. 6 Humboldt Tecumseh 33-0 W Oct. 13 Southeast Consolidated Tecumseh 13-6 W Oct. 20 Wilber-Clatonia Wilber 23-28 w Oct. 25 Tri-County Tri-County 6-6 T Season Record: 3-5-1. Coaches: Robert Martin, Roger Hill, Rick Richard, Bill Giauque and Jim Richert. 73 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS NAME TCT YGR PA PC NPC YG PT TYP KO TD PAT POINTS Stinson 113 540 7 3 7 108 28 980 0 6 9 40 Kerner, V. 122 503 19 7 17 260 ,0 0 22 4 5 29 Davison, P. 35 90 0 0 4 36 0 0 0 3 0 18 Kavanaugh 2 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 Tagart 35 -63 91 29 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kuhl 1 -12 0 0 3 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 Osterthun 0 0 0 . 0 7 122 0 0 0 2 0 12 Oestmann 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 109 0 0 1 2 Hackbart 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 6 Wenzl 3 -12 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LEGEND OF ABBREVIATIONS: TCB - Times Carried Ball; YGR - Yards Gained Rushing; PA - Passes Attempted; PC -Passes Completed; NPC - Number Passes Caught; YG - Yards Gained on Passes Caught; PT - Number of Punts; TYP - Total Yards of Punts; KO - Number of Kickoffs; TD - Touchdown; PAT - Points After TD. Above: Stinson waits for a Tagart pass. Above: Team talks over game plan while referee looks on. Above: Kerner carries the ball again. Above: Coaches Martin and Hill plan out the next play from the busy sidelines. 74 weary Stinson. — HI' Above: Stitt seeks advice from a Above: Coach Martin escorts another injured Indian. Above: 1978 team welcomes back 1928 gridders. Above: The All-Conference honorees - Vince Kerner, Dave Sherman, Stu Osterthun, Floyd Stinson and Cary Kuhl. Ended up without answers With a critical season-ending injury to Sherman, the Indians were now hoping to end the season with a respectable record. The final two games brought a loss (Wilbur) and a tie (Tri-County), both in closely-fought battles, to tote the final record to 3 - 5 - 1, a far cry from the state play-offs. The season can, in no way, be termed a failure, despite the record. Five seniors were named to the All-Conference team, the 1928 football team was honored, many outstanding individual achievements were achieved and the flaming spirit had dwindled but had not been snuffed out. Prospects for the future look promising, as the 1980 team will host a crew of experienced returning lettermen. However, the loss of six dedicated seniors and, as the team learned following the season, the loss of Coach Bob Martin will definitely take its toll. Let's hope that Coach Martin leaves in Tecumseh the gift that he brought with him - a fervent desire to achieve and the overpowering T-Pride spirit. 75 1978-79 Varsity Basketball Team — Front row (I to r) Vince Kerner, Kevin Miesbach, Mike Rauner, Allen Wenzl, Casey Tagart, F-a-s-t b-r-e-a-k The round bailers raced to a 3-1 record by Christmas vacation only to lose a close one to Milford. The team then came back to life and won the next seven games before losing another close game in the SCF Division finals.The Indians dropped into a slump and lost the next three games. In the first round of Districts, they blitzed Wymore only to be halted by Humboldt in Districts for the third time. The season closed with a disappointing 11-6 record. The team will miss the six graduating seniors, but the remaining team members have hopes of a state tournament birth. and Student Manager Mark Rickman. Second row: Assistant Coach Rick Richard, Mark Oestmann, Rodney Buethe, Floyd Stinson, Stu Osterthun, Dave Sherman, Dave Kettlehakc, Jerry Wolken, Doug Goracke and Head Coach Jim Amos. One Man, Fast Break!! Amos puts in the scrubs 76 i—r----- 1978-79 Reserve Basketball Team: Front row (I to r) George Schmidt, Ron Fritsch, Jamie DeVorss, Scott Davis, Bob Stitt, Jon Rauner, and Allen Wenzl. Second Row: Coach Rick Richard, Mike Rauner, Doug Goracke, Ron Hackbart, Mark Oestmann, Dave Kettlehake, Steve Bartels, Kevin Miesbach, Tim Horn and Coach Jim Amos. 77 Dave Nadia Sherman What do I do now? Hodges victory dance. 78 What'd you say? Sherman displays good form. It's Super Stu . Stinson shoots for two. Do you want to do the bump? 79 80 Back Row: Coach Jim Amos, Roger Britt, David Torch' Kettleheck, Kevin Biz Miesbach, Rodney Buethe Middle Row: Walt Ullman, Mark Weed McDonald, Phill Reinhardt, Alan Lempka, Curt Bartels Front Row: Mark Fricke, John Baum, Scott Davis, Jamie Thompson, Tim Horn Phil pushes for a strong finish. Harriers rebuild The 1978 Cross country team coached by Mr. Jim Amos completed what might be termed a building year. The squad won a duel against Douglas and dropped a close duel to Falls City. The Cross country team also won triangulars against Johnson Brock and Valley and with Johnson Brock and Douglas. The team had fairly good luck at invitationals. The only real bad spot was at Plattsmouth where the squad finished 9th. After this slow start, the Cross country team finished second at Fremont Bergan, third at Geneva, fourth at the tough Falls City invitational, and third at Hebron. The Cross country team then traveled to Seward to participate in the District meet. Tecumseh finished a disappointing fourth, missing qualifying for the state meet by only 9 points. But there was a high point to this meet. Phillip Reinhardt qualified for the state meet as an individual, finishing third with a time of 13:17 for the 2.5 mile course. The lone runner then traveled to Kearney to participate in the state meet. Despite finishing 28th the rest of the team was still proud of him. (cont) -I Above: Weed gets his second wind. Upper Right: The team loads in The Limo ready to start another tough practice. Although going through tough practices, the team always found time for fun. They were serious until the end of the year, when on homecoming the team had a very special celebration. This event took place to try to raise the morale and spirits of the team, to a level high enough to win the tough Hebron Invitational. This celebration turned into a war between the upper classmen and the lower classmen. Which ended in a ritual at the creek known to the Cross country squad as C.C. creek. The entire event then became known as THE BATTLE OF C.C. CREEK. Returning harriers will look forward to a very prosperous season next year. Below. Rod searches for extra strength Roger puffs along the course. Pull up your socks. Torch. 81 One to State Meet The Tecumseh wrestling team of 78-79 started the season slow, but as the spirit picked up more came out to try. As they had people wrestling at 98, 105, 112, 119, 126, 132, 155, 185 Hvwt pound classes everyone put out good efforts to help the team as much as possible. The year now began with tough practices consisting of working out on the mats, running, and lifting weights. After hard weeks of practice they were ready for their first meet. This meet took place at Dorchester. The team finished 5th and had 3 people place. They were Danny Mattheis placing 1st, Walt Ullman placing 1st, and Randy Mason placing 3rd. Then at Tri-County, Danny finished 1st and Randy Mason finished 2nd. Then going over to Wilber for the Wilber-Clatonia Invitational, Danny received his third 1st of the year. Having Mattheis, Walt Ullman and Randy Mason placing so far in the Invitationals, it came down to the Adams meet where once again Mattheis placed 1st, Walt Ullman placed 1st and Randy Mason placed 2nd. The team also saw a new wrestler come into the scene as Phil Ullman placed 3rd. Now as the regular season came to an end there were 4 THS wrestlers so far bringing in medals. At conference, there were 3 medalist. Mattheis placed 1st and W. Ullman 4th. Then the team went to Districts where they finished (CONTINUED ON PACE 83) Bottom Row: (L to R) -Phillip, Ullman, Rod Loehler, Mike Smith, Randy Wenzl, Middle Row: Coach Dennis Wittman, Randy Mason, Ted Evans, Walt Ullman, Manager Jamie Thompson, Top Row: Bill Raster, Danny Mattheis. 82 Ride em Cowboy Mason sinks the Half Nelson' Team Placements At Tourneys Dorchester Invitational 5th Tri-County Invitational 6th Wilber-Clatonia Invitational 7th Adams Invitational 4th Conference at Hebron 10th Districts at Utica Centennial 9th Take down 9th and had 5 medalist. Danny Mattheis placed 3rd, qualifying for the state meet, W. Ullman placed 5th, Dave Thompson finished 5th and Randy Mason placed 6th. Now it was time for the state meet where Danny placed 5th. With the team very pleased with the year just completed the team then thought of the joyous time that they had. Also for the returning wrestlers they may start looking forward to next year's season. For those who are to graduate, they can look back at the good times they had experienced. So to a job well done, we commend them all. Last but not least the entire team would like to thank Mr. Wittman on the manyhours spent helping to accomplish the right frame of mind, new holds, patients, and his never tiring attitude with the team. Individual Statistics Name Dan Mattheis 38- 7 14- 4 23- 1 13- 18 11- 0 110- 13 24- 4 Randy Mason 16- 12 12- 11 15- 9 6- 2 6- 6 60- 51 12- 11 Walt Ullman 13- 7 21- 6 30- 14 4- 6 1- 1 44- 22 11- 6 Dave Thompson 9- 7 7- 13 14- 14 2- 0 2- 6 25- 48 6- 10 Phil Ullman 6- 16 5- 8 6- 9 6- 2 1- 12 20- 81 4- 14 Mike Smith 0- 7 0- 1 0- 0 0- 8 0- 8 6- 48 1- 8 Ted Evans 0- 13 1- 3 0- 10 0- 1 0- 11 0- 62 0- 13 Randy Wenzl 0- 13 0- 1 0- 6 0- 0 0- 13 0- 78 0- 13 TOTALS 82- 82 60- 57 88- 63 31- 29 21- 57 265- 403 58- 79 Say your prayers friend. True Concentration. 83 Team: L to R. Coach Larry Anderson, Tim Putnam, Mike Krause, Jeff Reynolds, Rick Watteyne, Mike Rauner, Jon Campbell, Ted Evans, John Steinauer, Bruce Lade, Mike Fox, Steve Bartels, Steve Mueller, Jon Rauner, Scott Bartels. Tecumseh Tour The 78-79 Tecumseh golf team was young one. Every one of this years team will be back next year. Of the team this year there were 5 lettermen. They were Jon Campbell, who led the team with a 47 average. The next two in line were Bruce Lade and Mike Rauner who had 49 averages. Then was Jeff Reynolds who had a 50 average. These four golfers represented Tecumseh at the district meet and at most of the invitationals during the year. Tim Putnam was also a letterman. When coach Larry Anderson was asked how he thought the season went he was quoted as saying I felt the season went well, but I am really looking forward to next year as we will have all of our golfers returning. 84 Jeff displays his form. The all important putt. Rauner shows concentration Bruce chips on to the green. Putnam putts for par. 85 Floyd Stinson Leads THS Track The 1978-79 boys track team encountered many hurdles as they struggled through the season. Foul weather seemed to hamper the majority of the meets which the team participated in. The team also met with various injuries which lasted from mid-season right up until the very end. Sprained ankles, strained tendons, and pulled muscles ranked among the most common of these. Although there were set-backs, the young team, consisting of only two seniors and 23 underclassmen, came through. The two seniors on the team, Floyd Stinson and Rodney Buethe showed leadership during their final season at THS. Rodney turned in personal bests in the open quarter and half, and also helped set the pace for the mile- and two-mile relays. Floyd, chosen most valuable athlete, led the team in total points on the year as he went undefeated in the discus, and placed high in the standings at every meet in the shot put. After setting a school and district record in the discus, Floyd went on to take an admirable fourth at the state meet in Omaha. The team did not fare well for the season as a whole, but there were times when individuals stood out for their accomplishments. The underclassmen had their good days and their bad ones too. Juniors Phil Reinhardt and Casey Tagart put in good efforts at the first invitational meet of the season, with Casey winning the pole vault and Phil taking first in the two mile run and second in the one mile run. Continued on page 89. Floyd Stinson, THS track '79's most valuable athlete, demonstrates his skill. THS tracksters '79: Row 1-Mark Oestmann, Casey Tagart, Tim Horn, Phil Reinhardt, Scott Davis, Bob Stitt, Mike Lempka, John Kavanaugh, Alan Lempka, Mark McDonald, Row 2-Coach Amos, Susanne Scott-S.M., Roger Britt, Floyd Stinson, David Kettlehake, Kent Volkmer, Curt Bartels, Kevin Miesbach, John Baum, Don Puchalla, Danny Mattheis, Walt Ullman, Rod Buethe, Phil Ullman, Mark Fricke, Ron Hackbart, Jamey Thompson, Tim Mason, Allen Wenzl, Coach Hill and Jackie Schultz-S.M. 86 Junior Mark Ocslmann pulls through the back stretch. Rod carries the baton toward a two mile relay victory. Phil tests his strength as he completes his leg of a relay. Warm-ups played a major role in the trac k program in 79. Below, Torch, Rod and Saw prepare for the two-mile relay. Casey recovers from a hurdle as he prepares for the next one. 87 Long and Middle distance runners were: Kettlehake, Mark Oestmann, Rod Buethe, Roger Britt, Mark McDonald, Phil Reinhardt Jamey Thompson, John Baum, Dave Mark Fricke, Kent Volkmer, Walt Ullman, and Scott Davis. «% idicKis Vaulters, Sprinters, Hurdlers and Jumpers included: Casey, Don, Danny, Mike, Kevin, Bob and Phil. Not pictured-Tim. Building for the future Other Juniors on the team contributed to the winning efforts too. Dave Kettlehake, Mark Oestmann and Mark McDonald worked for success in the two-mile relay, until Mark McDonald suffered a leg pull right before Conference, and was forced to finish the season as a spectator. Kevin Miesbach had a good season in the triple and long jumps. Sophomore Danny Mattheis and freshman Bob Stitt proved their worth as they held their own in the hurdles and sprints. Although the season was not a high scoring one for the team as a whole, it was used as a building block for stamina, endurance and technique, which will be used in the years to come. 89 Above: Kevin gives it his all. Right: Danny assists Casey. Team shows spirit The Tecumseh girl's Volleyball Team started the season with 7 returning letter winners and a full crew of ambitious and determined underclassmen. The first week of practice proved to be a test of endurance as the girls were put to the task of long distance running. Many various means of conditioning were used, and the girls always seemed engaged in weight lifting or the leaper. As the weeks wore on, it seemed evident that the team was dwindling. Many people had quit because of other commitments or just because of the dissapointment. Attitudes changed, and so did the team. The true second season of the volleyball year began during the Syracuse Invitational in which the losers of yesterday became the winners of today. The girls soon found out that their hard work and hustle paid off in the end. Teamwork became a big issue between the players and it all seemed to come together when they Did it their way! High hopes were dashed to the ground during the District play by their rivals the Southeast Mustangs who eventually qualified for the state tournament. When the last ball hit the floor, the team members realized that their season had ended with 7 wins and 12 losses. Pride outshone the dissapointment after they realized what they had accomplished after their slow start. The season had ended all too soon as the girls all wished that they had a few more games to prove to remaining unbelievers that they were a quality ball club and that they were tough to beat once they had their minds made up. The 79 - 80 season looks optimistic as there are 6 returning letter winners, and the leftover spirit from this year should carry them through a winning season. 90 Auburn Wilber Mitlorcf Syracuse Tri-County Wymore Friend Blair Nebraska City Humboldt Southeast Sutton Sandy Creek Louisville Southeast 15-7 15-8 15-13 9-15 H-3 i 15-8 15-6 5-15 15-4 Above: Miss Muller outlines strategy for the next set. Middle: All Conference first team - Susie McPherrin, All Conference second team -Jackie Schultz, All Conference honorable mention - Jennifer Brinkman. Bottom: Team celebrates after big finish in Syracuse Tournament. Opposite page top: Varsity bottom row left to right: Sheri Davis, Sue Ramsey; Second row: Student Manager Kelly Hesman, Pam Thompson, Student Manager Lori Hackbart; Third row: Diane Watteyne, Janet Phillips, Jackie Schultz, Susanne Scott, Joy Parrish, Paula Brinkman; Fourth row: Sally Davis, Susie McPherrin; Fifth row: Jane Stitt, Jennifer Brinkman. Opposite page bottom: B-Team front: Coach Gibreal, Nat Ramsey, Kelly Carter, Diane Watteyne, Christy Carson, Tania Giauque, Tammy Parrish, Brenda Miesbach, Sheri Davis, Jennifer Hahn; Top row left to right: Beth Davison, Janet Phillips, Chris Laue, Joy Parrish, Paula Brinkman, Susan Klein, Deb Schmid, Sandy Parrish, and Sue Ramsey; Far top: Student Managers Kelly Hesman, and Lori Hackbart. 91 Spikers setters take to the nets Upper left: McPherrin jumps high for a block. Upper right: Schultz up for a slam. Middle left: Davis sets it for a kill. Middle right: Pam reaches high handed for that spike. Lower left: Stitt makes another save. Lower middle: Jennifer pulls off another clean set. Lower right: Susanne comes down from a spike. 92 Girls' Varsity Basketball Team: Bottom row, (L to R) Student Manager Nat Ramsey, Teresa McCoy, Darla McAlexander, Marg Morrissey, and Susie McPherrin. Back row, (L to R) Assistant Coach Teresa Gibreal, Dutchess Hinkle, jane Stitt, Jackie Schultz, Lauren Roberts, Susanne Scott, Sue Ramsey, Jennifer Brinkman, Tania Giaque, and Head Coach Roger Hill. Girls fight for pride The Tecumseh Girls' Basketball team held high hopes for the 78-79 basketball season. There were 8 returning letter winners and the T Pride ran high as they anticipated the season. Little did they know that the season would be a tough one. The girls were run through many drills consisting of lay-ups, dribbling, shooting, etc. Often times they found themselves in scrimage play against the Freshman boys' basketball team. Feet pounded the floor as each team tried to out-jump, out-shoot, and out-score the other. Plays were learned and everyone felt that they were ready for the season opener against Tri-County. Fans seemed to be scarce at the girls games, but it didn't seem to bother the girls as they always played their hardest no matter who the spectators were. The beginning of the season started out good. New warmups and uniforms added to the enthusiasm. But the girls always seemed to have problems. Arguments were not in low demand and the team members soon found out they had quite a few disagreements. Team play became something of the past, and it was almost as if it were everyone for himself. One often found herself thinking, Are all the burns, bruises, sore muscles, and scratch marks really worth it all? But like usual, most of the problems were resolved with team meetings or else just by having a good person to person talk. The team became closer, and it always made them feel better when they had a friendly shoulder to lean or to cry on. With all of these various things plaguing the team, the girls ended up by winning only one game. The high hopes that they had held at the beginning of the season all seemed to be drowned out, but they still had their T Pride, and nobody could beat that.! The basketball season for 1979-80 looks very good, as the team will again prepare for some tough battles. There are 4 returning letter winners and they all feel that accomplishments will be made. Hot Shot Schultz 93 Girls'Reserve Basketball Team: Bottom row, Schultz, Chris Laue, and Tania Giauque. Back Teresa Gibreal, Tammy Parrish, Student (L to R) Lynette Buethe, Susanne Scott, Jackie Row: Judy Unroe, Sandy Parrish, Coach Manager Nat Ramsey. Girls fight hard for experience Be a little more careful next time What a jump McPherrin has No way! This ones mine. 94 Boy, we've really got this one! Hey you guys, get off of me! I didn't see that either, did you? 95 (L to R) Asst. Coach Teresa Gibreal, Mgr. Lynette Buethe, Kelly Carter, Nori Nakamura, Pam Thompson, and Sally Davis. Sheri Davis, Terri Mitchel, Janet Phillips, Brenda Miesbach, Marg Morrissey, Mgr. Lori Hackbart, Coach M. Muller. Sue Ramsey, Barb Ullman, Jane Stitt, Tania Giauque, Tammy Parrish, Christy Laue, Joy Parrish. Track team tunes in Once again this year the weather detained the Girls' Track Team from getting an early start and from attending all the meets. Excluding conference and districts the team only attended 1 dual, 1 triangular and 2 invitationals. A few members went to the Kearney indoor meet, but due to the tough competition they failed to score. The Peru Invitational was cancelled due to inclement weather. Despite the wet weather the Girls traveled to Tri County for their 1st and only dual of the year. They started the season right by winning 62 to 48. Next came the Adams invitational where the only weather problem was the wind. The team faired well placing 8th out of the 21 participating schools. The weather again, being a constant problem, cursed the girls as they traveled to Friend for the annual Invitational. After beginning the meet, it was postponed due to the bitter cold and rain. Since the meet was rescheduled for the same day as District Music and Prom, only 3 Girls were able to attend. At the Tri County Invitational the following week, they finished 3rd out of 7. The girls progressed steadily throughout the year despite the weather conditions that followed them wherever they went. At the last meet of the year before conference, the 2 mile relay team consisting of Marg Morrissey, Sheri Davis, Sally Davis, and Tania Giauque broke the old record of 10:50.8 set in 1977 with a new record of 10:42.9. At Conference, the team tied for 5th and 6th with Marg Morrissey breaking her sister Tish's Mile Run record of 5:50.8 with the time of 5:50.2. Districts proved to be exciting with the team placing 5th with 41 pts., the mile relay team consisting of Chris Laue, Sally Davis, Sheri Davis, and Tania Giauque breaking the old school record of 4:29.3 with a new record of 4:28.0 The following people qualified for the State Track Meet: 440 -Chris Laue, 880 - Tania Giauque, Mile Run - Marg Morrissey, and the 2 mile relay team. All in all, the season can be considered a success. The team was led by this year's seniors Marg Morrissey and Sally Davis, an coached by Marcee Muller and Theresa Gibreal. The seniors will be missed but next year's outlook is good as the field events are growing stronger and there is still strength in the running events. 96 Giauque hurt after race. Laue strides it out to the end. Sheri runs a leg of the 2 mile relay. Marg finishes strong!! Another successful handoff!! Mitchell gives it all she has. 97 Thompson strives to reach goal. Brenda works for perfection. Barb puts her body into it. Field events grow stronger in 79 . We deserve a break today. Ready, Aim, Fire! Up, Up, and Over! Giauque hurt again? The paper chasers First Row (L to R) Velaine Zbyitniuk, Victorinc Balderson, Jeanette Palmer, Teresa Gibreal, Janice Richert, Sharon Hopson, Becky Stauffer, Marilyn Hesman, Janice Bright, Marcee Muller, Eunice Parrish. Second Row: Leroy Loew, Rick Richard, Ted Harshbarger, Adrian Falgion, Virgil Blum-horst, James Amos, Principal Dean Stewart, George Weiss, Richard Davis, Dennis Wittmann, Bob Martin, Larry Anderson, Roger Hill. Not Pictured: William Giauque. The paper chasers is indeed as good as any term to describe the faculty. What with eternal searches for vanishing bulletins, passes, assignments, and the omnipresent detention slip, paper chasing may possibly be the preoccupation of a majority of the teachers. However, lost documents don't prevent the teachers from doing much more than just their job. The teachers were also involved in Homecoming skits, melodramas, and constant debates on student rights as well as sponsoring clubs, coaching sports and producing various programs. For those whose memory fails them, the faculty Homecoming skit was based on the plan of tar-and-feathering the big Cardinal played by Mr. Heller. The Tecum-seh team was made up of teachers posing as football players and cheerleaders who drew more laughs than cheers or points. The Teachers also demonstrated their acting abilities through their second melodrama. The comedy was a take-off from the old-fashioned soap opera and provided funds for several scholarships to seniors. These are only a few of the numerous activities which involved the faculty. Although the students may put down the teachers, they must admit the faculty is far from ordinary. What have you been up to Mr. Anderson? Did the Halloween spirit take over for the Student Council? 100 Getting the job done TL - Custodians - Donald Goracke, Otto Finke, Laverne Wilkin, Edna Johns, Phil Vance and Lorene Murphy ML - Mrs. Mooney - Principals Secretary MR - Bus Drivers - Robert Lempka, Judy Vance, Gary Peters, Charles Neukirch BL - Cooks - Marie Kuhl, Irene Krontz, Oleta Rinne, Sherie Sapp, Frances Goings, Carol Hutt BR - Mrs. Kerr - Superintendents Secretary 101 Board of Education Members - Left to Right - Ted Evans, Eugene Mason, Leroy Bohling, Bev Ramsey, Steve Johnson, Kenneth Grove. Board of Education Admin. The Tecumseh Bd. of Educ and Administration have had their usual exciting year of trying to control the budget — with a 7% lid, make workable rules for the students, keep bus routes running, hear complaints, make decisions, hire personnel, and try to visit with their own families when possible. Upper Right: Principal Dean Stewart at work. Right: Superintendent Paul Heller dancing with his wife Glenna the Junior-Senior Prom. 102 Advertisements Look To New Horizons Plan For The Future Today And Guarantee Those Plans By Saving At Tecumseh Building Loan Association Office Hours 160 N. Fourth Street FSLIC Monday — Friday Tecumseh, Nebraska The Tecumseh Chieftain Duane and Alice Kunzman Since 1869 Phone 335-3394 Tecumseh, Nebraska Largest Selection of Frozen Foods, Meats and Groceries In Johnson County Distinctively Different Creative Color Photography Hours: Tuesday — Friday 9—12, 1—5 p.m. Saturday 9 — 12, 1 — 4 p.m. Closed Monday Stewart's Jack 605 G. St. Pawnee City 852-3105 106 Brinkman Bros. Charlie's IGA CHEVROLET PONTIAC BUICK OLDSMOBILE JOHN DEERE Top quality meats, produce, dairy and canned goods. We Specialize In Service Don Mike In store bakery goods. Tecumseh, Nebraska Ed's Standard Service Ed Laue Prop. Phone 335 3019 Atlas Greasing Tires, Tubes Accessories Batteries Tire Repair Tecumseh, Nebraska 5ee Us For The Best 107 3 Harvest Bowl Hasselbalch Pharmacy Tecumseh, Nebraska 68450 Tecumseh, Nebraska 108 You Are Invited. . . ... To see all our beautiful new fashions. We've selected the loveliest styles and colors in today’s fabulous fabrics. Do come in soon while selection is at its best. See you soon! We’d like to thank you for your past business. We would welcome the opportunity of serving you again. Women's and Children's Ready to Wear North Side of Square Tecumseh, Nebr. Ida Mae Style Shop Larry's O.K. Tire Store Larry Thies, Owner Hwy 50 and Clay St. Phone 335-2882 Tecumseh, Nebraska FORD MERCURY Randy Ford - Mercury Sales - Service Cliff FIELDS FORD -MERCURY INC- 235 Clay St. TECUMSEH, NEBRASKA 68450 Telephone 335-3365 S3 Wilson O c K Phone 335-3344 -Dirt c z. Backhoe Fill Sand 749 Lincoln Street Tecumseh, NE 68450 l O N NABER, ° Putt's 66 Service Hwy's 50 and Hwy 136 Tecumseh, Nebraska Harold S. Putnam Store Chief Rexall Drug and The Hallmark Tecumseh, Phone 335-3375 Nebr. Sawyer Clothing, Inc. 155 South Third Tecumseh, NE 68450 PURINA FEEDS SERVICES DRY LIQUID FERTILIZER ANHYDROUS AMMONIA CUSTOM APPLICATION Phone 335-3351 no LaVere Doty Phone 335-3318 Tecumseh Furniture flotoers Tecumseh Floral, Gifts Appliances Tecumseh Livestock Market Inc. Highways 50 and 136 Complete Home Furnishings RCA — Whirlpool — Amana Sylvania — Kelvinator — Tappan Where Southeast Nebraska Saves Henry Carpenter Where the ring is the scale.' Cattle and Hog Auctions Butcher Hog Sale 12:30 p.m. Mondays Stock Hog Sale and Cattle Sale 10:00 a.m. Saturdays Tecumseh, Nebraska Tecumseh Lockers Veteran's Club Corn Fed Beef— Quarters and Halves Custom Slaughtering and Processing Ph. 335-3336 Tecumseh, Nebr. Serving Fine Food For The Fine People Of Johnson County Duane Krause 366 Broadway 335-9957 Tecumseh, Nebraska Wherry Brothers Mortuary WRIGHT-WAY HTG. AIR COND. 202 N. 3rd Street Tecumseh, Nebraska Air r SHEET METAL SERVICE Phone 335-2921 ROD WRIGHT BUS. 335-3187 TECUMSEH, NEBRASKA 68450 RES. 335-2390 112 IN MEMORY OF John Finke Steve Hutt Graduated 1976 Graduated 1977 Died August 1978 Died November 1978 They will always be remembered by students and faculty of Tecumseh as active members of their school and community. Sponsored by Harvey McAlexander Patrons of the 1979 Tomahawk Ace Cafe Baird Cleaners Bicknell Implement Co. Bray's Garage Cambell Oil Co. Chittenden's Hardware Doty Feed and Produce Fricke Farm Equipment Gail's Beauty Shop Gorton's H R Block Hilltop Cafe Ike's Farm Service Jim's Barber Shop Keith Volkmer Insurance LeRoy Jones Insurance M M Supply Patrons of the 1979 Tomahawk Mel's Repair Shop Morrissey Morrissey Olsen's Lumber Company Parrish Grocery People's Natural Gas Ron's Car Wash Schepman's Sears Slick's Auto Parts Stephen's Body Shop Steven J. Mercure Sullivan Lumber Co. Tecumseh Care Center Tecumseh Machines Tecumseh Rendering Tecumseh Transfer Tex's Sanitation Watteyne's Western Auto Wheelers Dr. Todd R. Wellensiek ml ukdtffi uJiM t Ojfat. J . !Tfc ™w$rr 3 % v f - ' v| i4 2 s S l . - 'I jU-jhr j£ xOfftcG QJLyC V O.? «tl '€?' 3? fT C y 5 dtu( msr QM-hAYXSjl S Autographs U1 WALSWORTH Marcdinr, Mo., U.S.A. 1979 Tomahawk Staff Sally Davis ........................ Editor Jeanette Schmid ......... Business Manager Jackie Schultz .................. Secretary Marcia Zillig ................ Class Editor Susanne Scott ........... Activities Editor Rodney Buethe ............... Sports Editor Staff Members Lynette Buethe Paula Brinkman Christy Carson Scott Davis Sheri Davis Lori Hackbart Ron Hackbart Darla McAlexander Joy Parrish Diane Sapp Brenda Stone Pam Thompson Colleen Volkmer Staff Photographers Jon Campbell Darwin Seeba HI WALSWORTH Marceline. Mo.. U.9.A.