Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)

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IMlrlUilifc: l LLLrllLlLi; HI? I'LL HHH This year was no exception to the T.H.S. homecoming tradition. Spirits were high and the whole school pulled together to make it a success, even though the Indians were defeated 20 to 6 by Falls City. In spite of the loss, a great deal of hard work and determination went into the game. The week started with everyone dressing in legoons or paisley. The cheerleaders agreed that Betty Krause had the wildest legoons and they voted the Paisley award to Janelle Rathe. Tuesday as occupation or old people day. Mr. Goracke won with his priestly attire and Jodi Peters looked positively ancient! Wednesday was alligator and alien day. Winners were Jeff Preppy” Schreiner and Mrs. Kerr was out of this world. Thursday was loser or luau day. The winners were Mr. Richards, a real nerd, and Hawaaian Betty Mahoney. Friday was traditional Gold and Black day; 1st prize was given to Tisha Kaster. A bonfire was held Thursday night with each class doing a skit. On Friday a pep rally was held in the square, where prizes were awarded to those who has the best costumes of the week. At halftime of the game on Friday night the 1986 Homecoming King and Queen were crowned. They were Jamey Hahn and Lori Othmer. The dance followed with music provided by Knights of the Turntable. The theme was Danger Zone. I

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coming a law, it was repealed. The movies Platoon, Top Gun, Star Trek IV, and Karate Kid II were all big hits at the box office while Alf, Moonlighting, and The Cosby Show all ranked high in the t.v. entertainment department. Concert-goers were treated to outstanding, live performances such as George Thorogood and his Delaware Destroyers, and Ratt with opening act by Poison. The Beastie Boys kicked off their very first tour and Diet Mountain Dew was introduced to consumers everywhere. The average snowfall was extremely low and temperatures were very unpredictable. THS Media Club experienced a new fund-raising project. Catching chickens was not the most enjoyable thing we've ever done, but it certainly was an interesting project,” says senior Jeff McCourtney. A first-time-ever pep rally was held for the people of Johnson County. All three teams — Tec-umseh, Sterling, and Nemaha Valley — went to State. Many things happened this year that were both good and bad. However, there is no doubt that twenty years from now, I will think back to 1986-87 and the first thing that will come to mind will be the day myself and fellow classmates graduated from THS. David Lee Roth toured with the new heavy metal group Cinderella. Van Halen went on their 5150 tour with new singer Sammy Hagar. Wasted opened for Iron Maidon, and a first-time-ever concert was held at Peru State College featuring Cheap Trick. 5

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1 “Mr Richards still thinks I was in the seminary for two years.” — Mr. Goracke 2. “They wanted me to be in the movie REVENGE OF THE NERDS ' — Mr. Richards • ,• - t : A 3. Jamey's Friday night date. 5. Brenda B. trying on the crown. 6. A picture of “class.” 4. “Pucker up!' Mr. Meier and Mr. Goracke were chosen to smooch with Petunia. 7. “We borrowed our clothes from the care center. — Rebecca S. 8. “It feels good to be myself for a day. — Jodi P. 7