Thedford High School - Trojan Yearbook (Thedford, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

I , 5 X . K . f Y , 4 X 1' i Ng fx-, W 5 vw ' K , l X SRV. X I I I X I X f- ., r,,, f J' ws. f X X, I f I , f ! f x., , i f f Q 'ff 5 . ifx wi X2 ,f Xi Nglf' Vx X X X ' 3 X N4f X w AS '- 0 M, Class of 1 9 5 4 Thomas County High School Thedford, Nebraska Dedication To our sponsor and friend, who has been of invaluable assistance to us throughout our high school career, We the senior class, Respectfully dedicate this 1954 Edition of the TROJAN To Mrs. NoReene J. Miller x ff xx ll, X 4,4 f f-J xX x l ill'-'Z XSXIXXHII' ,ff XS 'QQ ff' xx 4 5 M ' X NoReene J. Miller Senior Class Sponsor Math. Normal Training Lifbrary Pep Club Superintendent Charles J. Shipman Sophmore Class Sponsor Dramatics Science Typing Coach Lynn Schwie r Junior Cllass Sponsor Social Studies Shop Betty Jane Breck Freshman Cbass Sponsor Music English Members of Board Thomas County High School Back row: Earl Figard, Don Werner, Grant Figardg Front row: Ralph Harrell, President, Marietta C. Day, Secretary, Lynn Nutter, Treasurer. scorcn HIGHLAND CATTLE The Breed of Preferred Type For Hardy Breeding Stock of Purebred Highlanders or Choice Highland-Angus Cross Feeders, Contact: Bene E. Mercer, Theafora, Nebraska t As long as much of Amerf ica's best cattle range is fre- quently subjected' to raging blizzards, stirrup deep snow with the mercury trying to hide in the bulb, Highland popularity will continue to soar. There is not anyway to ward off those climatic con- ditions' consequently, for more comfort, llesure and profit, beef ralsers need to breed a hardler -strain of cattle that can .take it. The easiest, quickest and best way to get that job done is to infuse Highland blood into thc herds already there. Oth- ers have done it, are doing it. Why not you? Hardiness plays a mighty important role in cattle rais- ing throughout America. Even in the tempeiate areas. char- acterlstls sudden changes in weather conditions affect cat- tle tremendously, causing them to hump and shiver, or seek shelter where there is little or no feed or forage. Not so, the Highlander! These cattle will be out there pit- ching, finding provender where ordinary cattle would- n't even look for it-keeping fit and making .money for their owner. The Grassland News Published Every Thursday at Thedford, Nebraska Serving a Great Cattle Empire' Get the News off your Community by sulbsc'ri'bing now! Only 82.00 per year. ROY 8: IRENE ALLEMAN, Publishers. THEDFORD NEBRASKA THEDFORD LIVESTOCK COMMISSION COMPANY A Good Business in a Good Country High Quality Stocker and Feeder Cattle Sales Every Friday On Main Line of CBSLQ R.R. And Highway No. 2 Phone 64F2 CARL WIESE DON WERNER Owners and Proprietors 'rmnnronn NEBRASKA E xnxx? N X R QX l,,l,,!?fQ 'T-Q, f Z! ix QD SQ N X5 5 X X Motto: JAMES A rabbit's foot R- is 8. poor substi- BARKER 4 tute for hm-sc SBIlSC. In 1942 Jim Barker entered school in the Thedford grade school wixth Pansey Bartlet as teacher. In the fall of 1944 he was promoted ln- to third and fourth grade room with Mrs. Bunner as teacher. For hh fourth year he journeyed 18 miles south of Thedford to attend u rural school. In the fall of 1950 he entered 'lhomfas County High School at Thedford, Nebraska. During his four years in high school he competed in the fdllawizng activities: Softball-1-2-3 WBalcony Scenen-2 P Football-h The True in Heart -3 Basket ball-1-2-3-L1 Just'Ducky -3 Track-1-2-3-h NIH the Shaddlsn-3 T Club-3-lr Dark Rider -lt T Club' P1-95.1, Senior Class Play-lg Dramatica: HShotgun Weddingn-2 Motto: Tho higrhcst scr- CAIITOL vice wo can pur- EXVOLDT form for others is to help them to help them- solves. When Carol Ewoldt first started to school she went to a school about 16 miles north of Whitman where she stayed with her grandparents. She attended this school one year. Then the next five years she went to a school four miles west of her home. There were seven pupils in this rural school, among them Jim Barker. 'Ihe sixth through the eighth grades she attended a school alborut a mile and a quarter east of her homeg there were nine pupils in this sdiool. Her first year of high sdiool she went to Hyannis where she was a cheerleader for the second team. As a sophomore she came to Thedford where she became a cheerleader with Oarolyn Goehring and Barbara Harrell. During her Junior year she was again a cheerleader with Carolyn Goehring and Madeline Bryant, a representative of student council, and co-edirtor ofthe school paper. As a senior she was editnorof the school paper, secretary of the Pep Club, and secretary of t-he senior class. Pep Club-1-2-3-h Dramatics-2 Chee rleade r-1-2 -3 Tree Points Inn -2 Class Officer-2-3-h HJust Duckyn-3 Pep Club Secretary-h Senior Class Play-h Motto: Every man must educate -himself. His books :mud teacher are hut, hclpsg the work is his. I-IAZEL C. FLOREA l In 1942 Hazel Florsh entered the first grade in a smell rurd Idlool in District 4 southofThedford. Thissdyoolwu 255 miles fromherhome and shehad to walk to and from school. In 1948 this school was closed so her folks moved to Thedford where she entered the 'ith grade in the Thedford Elementary School. She was second high gill in the county in the 811h grade examinations. In 1950 she entered the Thomas County High School as a freshman. When she was ssophomoreshe went 'to Ashbyfor the typing contestand got first in the 10 minute typing. ' The next year she ftook u piano solo to the District Music Festival at Sidney and received Exce1lent . She has accompanied for both boys and girls glee. In the summer of 1953 she went :to Girls' State at Lincolnl Atthe present time she is working onanothermanosolowhichmeplanstofuakevtotheSandrllMnslcFestivs.lat Mullen. After this she hopes to go to Alliance for the District Music Festival. Band-lg Student C ounc il-l-2 -3 Pep Club-2 -3-ll Student C ounc il Trees ure r-3 Pep Club President-ll Dramatic s- Shot-Gun W eddin -2 Girls' Glee-l-2 -3-lg Drama tic s- Just Ducky -3 Juni-or President Se rlior Class Play-ll Sophomore Treasurer lfnlfni LOY DL, xx, Many l'L'Cf'iYl' :nl Cv em x' , , 1 1 iusnnuzn X1 H' I' h1HM2InyILLhmmmenmnd1 hada1tme1heMbnIgnukrmhmnIHeaMzml ed lchool there for tive years. For the sixth year he went to a country school in D10- trict 145 in Cherry County. He rode to school in a hor-se'drawn, rtwo-wheeled art. He umm gnu nnedtnmn'dm-dghdmgnuk'wMm mmuny hknnhonms. Ikeenuned'ThonustJmuuyIHhn:Schmm hn6u hu1ot19MDand duHmu'hb hh! school comm he participated in the following activities: NThe True in Heartn-3 No Greate r Love -3 Softball-1-2 -3 Track-1-2-3-h wlsc mwvfxt by xl. Sophomore President Junior Secretary Student Council-2-3-h T Club-2-3-D T Club, V-President-2 Dramatics: HA Penny Savedn-1 NShotgun Weddingn-2 UBa1cony Scenen-2 nJust Duckyu-3 Senior Class Play-h Readings: UPlupy's Thanksgivingn-1 NPlupy's Debating Clubn-2 Oratory: American Le gion Oratorical Contest, 3rd-2 h-H Timely Topics Contget Zngs-h Motto: CHARLES One who says D- 'Nothing is doing. SMITH is usually doing nothing. On September 1, 1941, Charles D. Smith started to grade school at East Purdum school . It was here that he spent his first three years df school. Then he moved to Brownlee, Nebraska, with' his parents where he attended school until the sixth gmde. He when moved to Compton District 35 in Cherry County. He attended here until the eighth grade. On September 4, 1950 he enrolled in Thomas County High School where he has attended for the last four years. Junior Year-Vice President T-Club-2-3-7.1 Senior Year-President of Class Boys Glee-1-2-3-14 Tree Points Inn Track-1-2-3-h Just Ducky Basketball-1-2-3-L1 The True in Heart Football-lt UDark Rideru Softball-1-2-3 UMinor Miraclen Senior Class Play Motto: JAMES You can't haw L, quality without Z1 XVEIIER certain amount nf quantity. Starting grade school in District 130, Jim Weber went there until the mldtle of the sixth grade. That year his folks moved into Dbtrlct 102 where he finished the rest exlusgnukeumamwkum.IHsvmmn ml an wus1mem amdsdWiSSPdHnE-Thlhked science, reading and history. Jim graduated from grade school after getting on the snecial nonor roll up Cherry County ekhth grade tests. Hettnensvamedilizlxsdmnlinlagan Ooun-tyHig'h Schoo1AtGendy.Heaitmd- ed his next three years ofhigh school there. He went out for buketball and track. Heulso took part dn tiheiunior clan play ands ngwvkhthelnyplxiedz.Inlwsfn hnmn yan meaMrndale.MhohuuclnH irKawmwyphdmghfMwmnphdUh1GmmndSdmxw. Heu'anfenedto'1!:mnasOmmtyIHghSctwolatThedfordforhishstyur0f high school. Here he pmtlllted in the folrrwkgadlivitieo: Boys Glee and Mixed Chorus Senior Treasurer Football T Club Basketball Dramatics- Special Guest Track Senior Class Play The History of the Class of 1954 On September 4th, 1950, eight meek, bewildered, freshmen walked into -the assemb- 'ly hallg 'high school was being held in the court house in those days. They were James Barker, Loy Dean Mercer, Charles Smith, Bob Arnholt, Hazel Florea, Alice Ann Knepper, Mfadaline Bryant, and Walter MacDonald. The freshman -and sophomore classes were combined and we had' Mrs. Miller as our sponsor. The most exciming thing that happened to us that year was the initiation which was held in the hay- loft of Harold Robinsons barn. The seniors gave us a treat of watermelon when the in- itiation was over. The next year Alice Ann Knepper moved to Beaver Crossing, Nebraska where she is finishing her high school education this year. Bob Arnholt started his sophomore year of high school at Bassett, Nebraska. He is a senior there this year. Oveta Cloe start- ed with our class, brit after ia few weeks she went to Lincoln to go to school. Walter MacDonald dropped out of school during the year and entered the service for Uncle Slam. Carol Ewolrdt, who had been attending the Hyannis high school for her fresh- man year, and JomAnna Nelson, who had attended Ansley high school, came to Thed- ford to start the 10th grade. Mr. Carl Smith was our class sponsor and the following our officers: President--Loy D. Mercerg Vice President-Carol Ewoldtig Secretary- JoAnna Nelson: Treasurer-I-llazel Florea, Student Council Memlbers4-Loy Mercer and Hazel Florea. The junior year of the clam of 1954 began in the long awaited new High Scl-1001 buildin-g. The following memlbers enjoyed that privilege: Loy Mercer, James Barker, Charles Smith, Hazel Florea, Carol Ewoldt, Madeline Bryant, JoAnna Nelson, and Mary Howard. The last three members dropped out of school the second semester. We chose Mr. Shipman for our sponsor and elected the following officers: President- Hrazel Florea, Vice-President-Charles Smithg Secretary-Loy Dean Mercerg Trea- surer-JoAnn-a Nelsorig Student Council Members-Hazel Florea, Loy D. Mercer, and Carol Ewoldt. We had a lot of 'fun putting on our junior play, Just Ducky , after which 'there was a 'box-supper. All of the members of the class participated in the activities of the high school, but our next BIG event as a class was the Junior-Senior Banquet. Since this was the first J unior-Senior Banquet held in the gym of our new high school, we spent days, yes weeks, in planning for the banquet and put much time and elfort in decorating. The members of the senior class of 1954 are: Loy Dean Mercer, James Barker, James Weber, Charles Smith, Hazel Florea, and Carol Ewoldt. James Weber had been attending the Logan County High School. We chose maroon and gold for our class colors and: the doulble- yellow rose for our class Itlower. Our cl-ass moftto is, There is power in cooperation. I For Baccalureate, May 16th, 'and Comrnencement, May 19th, we wore maroon gowns and caps with maroon and gold tassels. Class Prophecy We find ourselves gathered at T. C. H. S. in the year of 1964. 'Tis the loyal -and dig- nified class of '54, We look about to see if we are all present, no, someone is missing. It must be James Barker, little Jimmie . We see 'the clouds--iof dvustl--part and he arrives in his super, three cylinder, 12 passenger, customized, hot-rod It seems that Jake is now married and has several children. ,Ten to be exact. Now dhildren, let's all belhiave ourselves properly, this from MIS. Miller, our ex-sponsor, who is still quite sprritely and the 'terror of the freshmen. Charles Smith takes the rostrum and some order is restored. Charles has greyed slightly, due to worries over his ranch. His experiences with sharp dealers in high school have erraibledl Him to become a success. At the far end of tfne table we spy Hazel Florea, looking very prim and Hazel is teaching school for a career and has not had time for marriage. tConfitlen't- i-ally, she has her eye on the handsome young Sfupintendentl 'Do Haze1's right we come ufpon big Jim Weber. He is occupying his share, his FULL share, of the gathering. Mudh to our surprise he has become a used car and junk dealer. He has a large family I six foot and overl. His wife is not with him and we p suspect she is a victim .of overwork. Carol Ewoldt QMIS. Dubsl is the happy wife of a welleto-do rancher. We notice thuat the liife of 'the modern housewife is too hard. It tires one so to push buttons all day. Oh yes! There's Mercer over in the corner. He is wearing the same suit he graduated in. lIt has been let out a little around the waist.l He has earned htirnself a reputation for being miserly and his a. great deal richer than he lets on. He is driving a King Midget merely because it uses less gas than most models. He has never married! dlue to a deep-seated conviction that he ca.n't afford it As we cast one last look around we all join in the memory filled yell- 'Ray for the class of '54. Class Will We the senior class of 1954 do make this our last will and testament as follows: Loy Dean. Mercer wills his short hair cut to Dorothy Miller and his head of hair to Gorden Harrell. Jim Weber wills his height to Allen Jameson. Hazel Florea wills 'all her old boy friends to Mary Ann. She said, I have to lccep them around. Charles Smith wills his tradiing 'ability to Lula Anthony, and his physique to Myron Barns. Carol Ewoldt wills her driving ability to Ted Weber and Larry Jameson. - Jim Barker wills his correspondence courses to Lynn Schwier, and his inherent c-lumsiness 'to Miss Breck. Mrs. Miller hereby makes the following disposition of her valuable property. 1. To Uncle Sam for a period of 24 months each four A-1 men to be used in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps same to be avaiilalble some 'time after -the 20th 'birthday of each. 2. To the growing list of outstanding photographers one exceptional addition, Jim Barker, the best - there is none like him. 3. To Art Dwbs one girl well qualified to be a homemaker, Carol Ewoldt KMIS. Miller had no alternative in this bequest but is pleased to make it.l 4. To the Nebraska State Educational Association one promising recruit 'to the teaching profession I-llazel Florea. 5. To the political pa-rty of his choice one outstanding statesman, Loy Dean Mercer. 7. To the girl who makes a successful bid for Ehis affections one man, the powerful James L. Weber. ' B. To the musical world one melodious 'bass singer, Charles Smith. BLAUVELTS Groceries - Fence Posts - Wire and Salt Thedford TANK WAGON SERVICE DERBY GAS AND DX OIL FEEDS OF ALL KINDS DEEP FREEZE PRODUCTS L. J. Blamwelt, Owner Right Side Phone 4330 Nebraska Thedford ,SANFORD LARSEN A HARDWARE LUMBER APPLIANCES SKELGAS - GOAL Phone 1F2 Nebraska J ,T X Ill I mb NN' Voc E X55 ' Q, 1 Left to right: Junior Class Back 1-mv: Wimifred Mlcheel, Jerry Cordisi, Virginiila Smith, Howard Collins Inrr en Dee Ayres, Beth Weber, IJar'ry Jameson, and Melvin Strunk. Emnft row: sponsor, Mr. Schwier, Barbara Connell, Barbara Harrell, Wandla lfdel man, Dorothy Milliler, Doris- Edelman, Carolyn Goehring, Eleanor Blaiuvelt and Rose lflwol dt. The class of 1955 entered with 16 students on the roll and still have that num her. This year they lost two members, lCarol Thomas, Gladtitih Oappellanl and gain ed two iBeth Weber and Barbara Connelll. Their class play, Grandad Steps Out . was a success, the proceeds to go for the Junior-Senior Banquet. This last event to take place the first of May President -----lDoris Edelman V-ice-president l--Rose Ewoldlt Scvretary --1----Barbara Harrell 'Treasurer ------- Studc-nit Council Howard Collins H- -------Loren Dee Ayres and Winifred Micheel Snapshots 5' A N 1 ,f' . T.-. .j.j eaj yivbyxfs ' .. vwzwvr gg .sv-.w - .X .... . ,. 1+1'N. m?-. 'j1g2w5-:.r- . u . ,, ,. ,::-.:..:.:.:.::Qasa::x:sa:-- :gs-1:s5s5s5:55:5 . , , ,., ' ' . 31 1- ,, .- M-I . 'Yivfif' Vai ' Q . 1 . J ,. ,. sm- w iiwgitigl . , - X . 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Case Farm Machinery Sales - Service Phone 31 THEDFOR-D NEBRASKA CONGRATULATIONS 'ro snmons ff 7 Ranch U.,-V Ben dc Geneva Ewloldt 9 Miles Soufth on Highway 83 'Good Herefords 8z Shetlands Oompliments of Jim Warner Family Thedford Nebraska X xX NX QX X ' Ill! WH , XX ' l1 fff, 4 5: W x 'x If Left to Right -Sophomore Class Back row: Norma Jean Knepper, Ann I-Lunfter, Joanne Boeh, Mary Sue Held and Carolyn Connell. Front now: Gary Lynch, Deloris Elliot, Wonda Banker, Charolette Corkiis, Carol Ann Larsen, and 'their sponsor, Mr. Shipman. Though this is a small class they have assumed their responsibilities in the var ious activities in ilhe school. Every member is participating in. the musinc program of the school. A large percent of them have been in dramatics. One otf their members, Mary Sue Held, won the TIME LY TOPIC evenxt of the coumlty. President-1--l-Norma Jean Knepper. Vice-president ol Ann Larsen Secretary-ik-l-Mary Sue Held Tre+asurer -M 1 ltllxanolette Cordis Student council------Norma Jean Knepper and Wondza. Banker PEPPER POD CAFE Home Cooking - Specializing in Steaks 95015 Cold Beer and beverages 42,6 QV 13,940 Open seven days a week Visit Us Art Broyles, Prop L. D. Mercer Commercial Aberdeen Angus LD On me left hip Located 5 miles West and 8 miles North of Thedford, Nebraska, LYNCH DRUG STORE Gifts - School Supplies - O. M. Franklin Vaccines Phone 23 Thedford Nebraska When you think of a bank account Remember The Citizens State Bank Member Federal Deposirt Insurance Corporation Deposits Insured to 510,000.00 Phone ll Thedford Nebraska CE? 8 u Freshmen Class Left to right Back row: Gorden Harrell, Bill Peters, Ted Weber, Kenneth Purdum, and Ron- ald Blauvelt. Middle row: Thelma Jameson, Lula Anthony, Myron Barnes, Mack Hazen, Gene Piel, Deloris Miller, and Mary Ann Florea. Front row: Sponsor, Miss Breck, Alta Mae Mercer, Jeanie Scranton, Kathryn Pfrehm, Lorena Ayers, Nrikki Hannla. and Allen Jameson. As this is the fresfhmens first year fin high school they are naturally a little green about some of our ways. They are however, rapidly becoming a part of us. 'llheir dif- ICEYS 8.I'EZ President ne Piel. Vice-President----- Gord'ie Harrell Secretary--W-f--i---Jeanie Scrantvn Troasurerl--lMack Hazen Student council-l----Gene Piel and Bill Peters Freshmen Initiation On September 29th -the Freslhmen, fthe class of '57J came crawling in like little ants. They showed much originallity and ingenfuity in working ou-t 'and wearing the cos- tumes appropriate to the various dharacters assigned to them. They were very co- operative in following instructions such as furnishing the seniors with candy and pro- viding the entertainment for the party that evening. 'I'he merribers of 'the class and the characters they represented are as follows: Mary Ann Florea -Nliitrkey Mouse Kathryn Pffehlm -l-Teff Thelma Jameson --Minnie Mouse Lula Anthony Z-'-mule Lulu Alta Mercer Blondie Kenneth Purdum---Tulblby Rnnald Blauvelt -1-Dagwood Myron Barnes --Hu1aiGirl Allen Jameson --Katezenjamuner Kid Gorden Harrell --1VI0l.k'l'l'l Girl Gene Pen -at---Kateze . rv Kid Bill Peters ---Bathing Beauty. Lorem Ayres C ve Woman Ted Weber --Kindergarten Boy Mack Hazen O ve Man Nikki Hanna -----Footiball Player Deloris Miner --Mutt Jeanie Scranton -Haba After the program, given by the freshmen, a short initiation ceremony was held, making the members of the class of '57 full-fledged Trojans. After the seniors served lunch the first Thomas Counity High School party of 1953-54 broke up. 1 i i S 1 z Registered Purebred Aberdeen-Angus Top Quality Bulls, Heifers and Cows for sale Merle E. Mercer Milburn, Nebraska Howard Hazen 81 Son H X Quality Herefords 27 miles north of Thedford ON m-wn as FRANCIS R. HANNA Choice Herefords E Brownlee, Nebraska Choice Hereford Feeder Cattle Quarter Horses Paxton Blanch Chester Ida, Jessica A A H H HOMER F. REISER Thedford Nebraska Ralph Harrell C 'C' LEFT sms Gordon Harrell LEFT sme Thedford Nebraska FRED RAUBACH Dodge - Plymouth Valentine, Nebraska Since 1914 KEELY IMPLEMENT COMPANY Allis -- Chalmers ON HIGHWAY 20 PHONE 430 Valentine Nebraska 1 'XV 7 fx! 3 X X V A XE III I - X Q' f ' :Q . Q I ' u Ill 'll l'g JI vl Football The 1953 football season began with a pre-and behind the scene struggle to get football equipment. After mudh discussion and arguing the students finally agreed to pay for the suits as thy had the electric seore board the year before. Practice started the first day of school with 'eleven players coming out. After two weeks of fundamentals and calisthenics we played our first game under the lights at Stapleton. Eeven though this was the first football game any of the Tro- jan squad had ever pllayed and the first a lot of them had ever seen, we managed to make one touchdown and stopped all but one of Stapletons conversion attempts. As Stapleton at tihat time was the top teamin the state tlhe students didn't feel too bad about the loss. Gathering experience as they went along the Gridiron squad went on to complete a hard foughft season of one win and five losses. 'Ihe main handicap to tihe team was the lack of subs-tittutes. We hope to see more players reporting out for football next year and expect a more successful season. Oponentn Stapleton 52 Hyannis 31 -LETTER. MEN 1953 Hyannis 18 Seniors Anselmo 53 , Tryon 44 .lim Weber Muqlen 51 Jim Barker Loy D. Mercer Home Score Charles smith 'Phedifocrd 6 Junior. Thedlford 24 'rhedford 19 Jem' Cofdfs Thedford 27 Melvin S'tl'llEll7k 'nhedford 8 Dee AYTES Thedford 6 Freshmen High Polnt Man Ted Weber Jerry oemig 42 Gene PM James Weber 19 Jim Barker 13 Loy D. Mercer 6 Melvin Strunk 6 Thedford - Hyannis Game Thedford - Tryon Game 'S- S fx! Action Shots Basketball Under the coaching of Mr. Schwier the Trojan team began 'the 53 54 basketball season with high hopes after beating Dunning and Brewster. After these games our luck, as far as ftlhe score showed, seemed to change. The story migfht have been diifferent had our tall boy , Jim Weber been eligible the firsft semester. The following score shows Uhat some of the games were very excltung Dunning 31 Brewster 17 Bingham 30 Halsey ' 59 Seneca 56 Bingham 45 Mullen 57 Hyannis 71 Halsey 72 Seneca 45 Brewster 31 Hyannis 66 Mullen 64 Dunning 36 Tryon 48 Merriman 41 ' Halsey 53 Thedford Thedford Thedford Thedford 'Dhedford 'Ihedford Thedford Thedford 'lihedford Thedford 'I'hedford Thediford 'Fhedlford 'Iihedford 'Ilhedford Thedford Thedford The T.C.H.S. Trojans placed fourth in the Sandhills Basketball Tournament held at 'Ilhedford Jainu-ary 27 through 30th. They were beaten by the winners of the t0llI'IlaIT'l8l'1t. The District Basketball Tournament was held February 24 25 26 at Seneca 'I'he Trojans lost their first game. E S 1 U QX llffllic I ,ff x xX tx I 'fly , X ,L XS Qx XXX I N Z Track Track started directly after the State Basketball Tournament with 15 boys turning out. Five freshmen dropped out during the first part of the season leaving the following track team: Jim Barker, Charles Smith, Jim Weber, Loy Mercer, Jerry Cordis, Melvin Strunk, Ted Weber, Myron Barnes, Ronnie Blauvelt and Gordon Harrell. We have three returning letter men in Jerry Cordis, Jim Barker, Charles Smith and Jim Weber. Jim Weber lettered at Gandy last year. At the end of six weeks, with two meets under our belt, the team shaped up with Jim Barker and Melvin Strunk in the 440 yard dash, Charles Smith and Gor- don Harrell in the 880 yard rung Loy Mercer in the low hurdlesg Jerry Cordis and Ted Weber in the 100 yard dash, Jim Barker and Ted Weber in the 200 yard dash, Ronnie Blauvelt an Myron Barnes in the mile run. The mile relay teams consisted of Melvin Strunk, Charles Smith, Jim Weber, Jim Barker. The 880 yard relay team consisted of Jerry Cordis, Loy Mercer, Gordon I-Darrell and Ted Weber. In the field events we had Cordis and Mercer in the shotputg Jim Weber and Jim Barker in the discus throwg Jim Weber and Loy Mercer in the high jump, Jim Weber and Melvin Strunk in the broad jump, and Melvin Strunk and Gordon Har- rell in the pole vault. At the Ord Invitational Meet Jim Weber tied with three others for 3rd, 4th and 5th place in the h-igh jump. At the Conference meet at Mullen fthe 'team placed third, Jim Weber tied with two others for fourth in the discus throw. Jimi Barker tied for first place in the 440 yard dlash. Melvin Strunk placed se- cond in the 60 yard high hurdles. Ronnie Blauvelt placed fourth in the mile run. The mile relay team won the event with a record time of 412.2. The 880 yard relay team placed fourth. At the time we went to press we still had a quadrangular meet at Mullen, the district meet at Ord, and twe hope! the state meet at Lincoln. nl 14, ,Q x5 xX U' I Wx, tx P' G3 x ll x X 1, Z T Club Left to right Back row: Gene Piel, Dee Ayres, Jim Weber, Ted Weber, Lynn Sdhwier, coach. Front row: Melvin Strunk, Loy Mercer, Jim Barker, Charles Smith and Jerry Cordis. The T Club elected Jim Barker, Pres-ident, Loy Mercer, Vice-President, Jerry Cordis, Secretary-Treasurer, Oharles Smith and Dee Ayres were elected News Re- porters. The first activity of the year was a Father and Son Banquet which we thought was very successful. It netted a nice sum to help pay for the football equipment. The new letter men of football and basketiball were entertained with a very exciting initiation. These new letter men were as follows: Jim Weber, Ted Weber, Bill Pet- ers, Gene Piel and Gordon Harrell. l nr xx uw!! ' X X ll X X A 5,9 ez. , l . ' 'fl ' ll I f 'Z I 'inf 5 llf Q li A Q: X A . ,, .... 5. ' ' x X X ' ,JM Ml JI volley Ball 1-PH i0 RRI!! Back row: Dork Edelmm, Joanne Boeh, Dorothy Miller, Delorls Mliller, Beth Weber, Wh-:tired Midieel, and Wanda Edelman. Middle raw: Coach Mr. Schwier, Carol Ewoldt, Qmlyn Goehrlng, Mary Ann Florea, Ann Hlmter, Barbara Connell, Cuolyn Connell and Charolette Covrdis. Fmnt row: Thelma Jameson. Barbara Harrell, Rose Ewoldlt, Lorena Ayres, Eleanor Blau- velt, Kathryn Pfrehm , Wonm Banker, and Alta Mae Mercer. 'Ihe Thonms Counw High School volley ball team has improved over lust year. Last year me team did not vrln any games. This year it has won six games that were played wiiih other schools and loot seven. This year the volley ball tournament was held at Dunning. Anselmo took first place, Brewster second, Dunning third, and Thomas County High School fourth. 'I'he following is a Summary of the seasons games: 'Ihedford 29 Dunninl Thedford 28 Brewsier Thedford 38 Hakey 'Fhedford 57 Seneca Thedfbrd 21 Hyannk Thedford 24 Halsey Thedfoni 54 Seneca Thedford 22 Brewster Thedford 16 Dunning Thedford 32 Brewster 'lhedford 19 Mullen 'Dhedford 35 Dunning Thedford 37 Hyannis shx ,fx f wgw Pep Club Left to right Back row: Mary Sue Held, Wanda Edelman, Wlnifred Micheel, Dorothy Mill- ler, Vhgfinrla Smith, Deloris Miller, Joanne Boeh, Dork Edelman, and Hazel Flo- ea. Middle row: Barbara Connell, Barbara Harrell, 'lhelma Jameson, Ann Hunter, Carol Ewoldt, Lula Anthony, Mary Ann Florea, Norma Jean Knepper, and Oamlyn Connell. Front row: sponsor Mrs. Miller, Alta Mae Mercer, Jeanie Swanton, Carol Ann Larsen, Lorena Ayres, Ch-arolette Oordis, Wonnh Banker, Deloris Elliott, and Nikkl Hanna. Cheer leadexs: Carolyn Goehring, Rose Dvold-t, Eleanor Blauvelt, and Beth Weber. Thh year we are glad that all of the girls in the Thomas County High School me in our Pep Club. The officers are: President, Hazel l1oreag Vice-President, Barbara Harrell: Secretary, Carol Ewoldt: 'l'reuure'. Dui Edelman: Sponsor. Mn. Miller. We decided to wear white cotton, short sleeved blouse and red skirts to all the games where we functioned as a club. 'Ihe cheer leaders had very attractive cord- uroydressea.'I'wooftlxemhadreddA'essesami1heother twoworewhibe drmes. The T Club asked the Pep Club girls to prepare and serve the dinner at the Father and Son -banquet which was held in the gym of our high sduool on October B. 'Hue proceeds hom this banquet went to the fund for football equipment. We were organized into committees to work in the kitchen at all home games and at the tournament. Alhough the lundx counter at the tournament required a lotofworkandetfortonthepartofthegirhitwasfinanchllyalueeess. We cleared enough from the 'lunch counter to pay for rhies for all memben in me Pep Club to games away from home and to pay for the annual Athletic Banquet. At the time this is being written we are looking forward to and planning the Athletic Banquet which will be held ln the hkh school gym on March 9th. I Be5tWH1es l'LATl'E FLORAL 504 N. JEFFERS Phone 900 George HABANO NORTH PLA'.l .l'E, NEBR. COMPLIMENTS of RUNGE FURNITURE NORTH PLATTE, NEBR. YOUNG'S SPORTING GOODS Afh1ndldeno1ghtobereliab1e,and Youngenoughtobeprogrestive Everything in Sports Phone 882 North Platte, Nebraska WILLSON'S STUDIO E. J. Willson, Prop. 'U line Home of Fhe P0l't!'8.ft8 ONE Day Kochk Finismng NORTH PLATTE, N EBR. Visit Our Store Often Eight Model Rooms Pullman - Simmons - Kroehler - Maytag A Complete Line of Gan U Electric Appliances Clements Furniture Co. Valentine, Nebr. 1110110888-444 Cherry County Motor Co. Willys Trucks, Cars and Jeeps Valentine Nebraska D ll h ot The Beet In Western Wear Saddlery Gout A: Glts Dr. A: Mn. I. J. Crime, D.D.S. H mw valentine New Valmtlna llebraaka leele Welton Wear BROWN 8 DENESIA Buthihg Contractors BROKEN Bow Member of the Associated General Hmm 240 Oontnctors of America. Ill!!!-Wlllyl-Plokltd 520 South 9th Avenue Broken Bow Nebraska I tt-.. Shulent Connell Left to right Back row: Gene Piel, Bill Peters, sponsor, Mr. Shipman, James Barker, and Loren Dee Ayres. EH-ont row: Wondaa Banker, Norma Jean Knepper, Loy Dean Mercer, Charles Smith, Winifred Micheel, and Doris Edelman. The Student Council is an organization set up for the betterment of the school. 'Iwo members of the senior class and the president of the senior class are in the Stru- dent Council as well as members from other classes. The president of tlhe senior class is autornaricalily president of the Student This organization meets once ev- ery week to discuss and act ufpon matters concerning the hfigh school 'as a whole. Officers of the Student Council are: Charles Smith .... .... pr esident Loy Dean Mercer .. vice-president Norma Jean Knepper' ..... secretary I Doris Edelman ....... treasurer The representatives of tfhe various classes are: Seniors: Charles Smith, Loy Mercer, and James Barker. Junfiors: Doris Edelman, Dee Ayres, and Winifred Mic-heel. Sophomores: Norma Jean Knepper and Wonda Banker. Freshmen: Gene Piel and William Peters. F Sponsor: Mr. Shipman. Saving Stamp Drive The Student Council is sponsoring a savings stamp drive among the students for the purpose of encouraging the students to save their peftty cash. Th-is stamp drive is in the form of a contest among the respective classes. The winning class is 'to be that cl-ass which has tihe highest percentage of its members participating each month. Second place shall be determined by the amount of stamps bought per class. The two loosing classes must give the two Winning classes a par- ty. As we go to press the senior class is the only class having 100 per cent part- icipation. The sophomore class is in second place by having the largest amount of sftamfps. Left to right n The Lazy Dee B-ar Ranch Stan and Florence Danekas 12 Miles North of Thedford on Highway 83 Phone 10911 Th df I e Ord cnmuw COUNTY Nebraska I 11,0 : xX IKI1 X rn: lifl x Qxun lf' -S '5,,f, P1 Q Z -' F I' fx! Girls Glee Club Back row: Mary Sue Held, Wanda Edselman, Beth Weber, Winifred Midheel, Dorothy Miller, Virginia Smith, Deloris Miller, Joanne Boeh, Doris Edelman, and Hazel Florea. Middle row: director, Miss Breck, Barbara Connell, B-arbara Harrell, Thelma Jameson, Carolyn Goelhring, Ann Hunter, Carrol Ewoldt, Lula Anthony, Mary Ann Florea, Norm-a Jean Knepper and Carolyn Connell. Front row: Alta Mae Mercer, Jeanie Scranton, Carol Ann Larsen, Lorena Ayres, Rose Ewoldt, Eleanor Blauvelt, Charolette Cordis, Kathryn Pfrehm, Wondla Banker, Deloris Elliot, and Nikki Hanna. V We have a second organzation of which all girls in high school are members. This is girls' glee. The girls' glee, or small groups from the girls' glee, have helped furnish entertainment at all of the plays produced in Thomas Counrly High School and at other events. We are working on some vocal pieces which we plan to take .to the Sandhill Musical Festival at Mullen. We are hoping tihat we will have the privilege of go. ing to the District Music Festival atAlliance. Last year the mixed chorus and sev. eral small groups went to Sidney Boys Glee Cl uh Left to right Back row: Howard Collins, Bill Peters, Kenneth Purdum, James Weber, Ted Weber, and Charles Smith. Front row: 'director, Miss Breck, Allen Jameson, Myron Barnes, Gene Piel, Mel- vin Strunk, Gordon Harrell, Ronald Blauvelt, Mack Hazen and Gary Lynch. Under the direction of Miss Betty Jane Breck the Boys' Chorus completed a successful year. During the year we took parts in various performanres. The high lights of the year were the operetta and the music festival at Mullen. We also took part in .tfhe Smorgiasbord. i .- A Mixed Chorus left to right Back row: Mary Sue Held, Wanda Edelman, Beth Weber, Winfifred Mic- heel, Dorothy Miller, Bill Peters, Kenneth Purdum, James Weber, Ted Weber, Virginia Smith, Deloris Milder, Joanne Boeh, Doris Edelman, and Hazel Florea. Middle row: director, Miss Breck, Barbara Connell, Barbara Harrell, Thelma Jameson, Carolyn Goelhring, Melvin Strunk, Gordon Halrrelll, Howard Collins Charles Smitlh ,Ronald Blauvelt, Ann Hunter, Carol Ewoldt ,Lula Anthony. Mary Ann Florea, Norma Jean Knepper and Carloyn Connell. Front row: A112 Mae Mercer, Jeanie Scranton, Carol Ann Larsen, Lorna Ayres, Rnse Ewoldt, Allen Jameson, Myron Barnes, Gene Piel, Mack Hazen, Gary Lyndh, Eleanor Blauvelt, Charolette Cordtis, Kathryn Pfrehm, Wonda Banker, Deloris Elliot, and Nikki Hanna. v Band There are several more students in band this year than there were last year. On September 23rd a representative from Lincoln who works for a company which makes band instruments, came to Thomas County High School to show us some band instruments. The parents as well as students were invited to see- the 'band demon- stration and several of the students got new instruments. During the football season the band , under the direction of Miss Breck, went down to the football field and played for home games. On November 16th the band gave a Smorgasbord and a band concert. The stu- dents sold tickets for tfhis. The proceeds were put in the band fund which was set aside for band uniforms. Work is being done by several individuals and small groups on solos and other musical numbers which they plan to take to the Sandhill Music Festival at Mullen on March 31. CONGRATULATIONS T0 THE CLASS OF '54 Yocum's Grocery THEDFORD, NEBRASKA CONGRATULATION TO THE CLASS OF '54 Fred Arnholt ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE Thedford, Nebraska Gene Lesher 8z Sons Ranch GOOD HEREFORDS 12 miles south on Highway 88 Best Wishes Seniors Phillips Liquor Store THEDFORD, NEBRASKA Mrs. Erle Figard SEE YOUR AVON DEALER IF YOU NIEED SOME AVON SUPPLIES Exclusive But Not Expensive Thedford Beauty Shop Barber Shop Specializing in Permanent Waving A11 Types Of Beauty Service Phone 54 Suzanne A. 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