Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)

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VliUilrfc ?jJ Vtt.Lll.Uli Much recognition was given to the town of Tecumseh this past year. Before, if you'd go to another town and say you were from Tecumseh, you’d hear such replies as “Tecumseh? Where's that? Now you hear, Oh ya, Tecumseh. Isn't that where the mini-series Amerika was filmed?’ Amerika had a great impact on Tecumseh and surrounding areas. It not only was interesting to watch the making of the film, but many residents, including students here at THS, got a chance to earn extra money and experience. T-shirts, sweatshirts, buttons, bumper stickers, pencils, and hats were all sold as remembrances of the movie. On January 5, a premier showing of Amerika was held in Lincoln for the people of Tecumseh and Johnson County. The time finally came when each family could sit down and watch the mini-series, which was shown two hours each night for seven days. The film featured such stars as Robert Urich and Kris Kristofferson. Now things are back to normal; the flag is once again turned right side up and business around the square is as calm as it was before. On March 6, Pioneer Video from Auburn opened its doors to a new video rental store. Niders Thriftway, formerly Warneke Supermarket, Jack-n-Jill, and Family Store, also opened its doors to consumers. Liberace's tragic secret was publicized, saying that the 67-year-old, well-known entertainer had been stricken with the AIDS virus and in early February died. President Reagan was looked down upon by many U S. citizens because he supposedly approved of sending arms to Iran and then claimed that he did not remember when the negotiation had taken place. The marriage of Prince Andrew and Sara Ferguson took place while Nebraskans had a hard time deciding whether or not to buckle up. At first, it became a law that you must wear your seatbelts; and on March 18, just a few months after be-

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What makes up a h,9 school? Books, teachers, tests, and homework all come to mind when you think about that wonderful place called school. But just as important are the people that open the books, talk to the teachers, nervously take the tests, and struggle through the homework. Throughout the 1986-87 school year, THS students didn't have many problems showing their individuality. Their personalities made life as a student an adventure. As you turn through the next group of pages, you will better understand why everyone ThV ' 9 ab°u THS. With their ac-t,ve minds and 7:ouths. they Proved they were ,vin9 it up at Tec umseh High. : tuLbk LUV1 £

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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