Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1971 volume:

Time TIME ... though the word defies definition, we are always amazed by the speed with which it passes. We are freshmen, walking through the doors of WHS for the first time, and before we know it, the band is playing Pomp and Circumstance, and we are ready to march down the isle with our classmates for the last time. So many moments have come and gone, so many we could not quite grasp them all. And for all the small things, we each will have our own different memories. For some of us it was sports, for others music, for others dramatics, for others the making of this book, and for others different activities happening in and out of this school. Here is a record of the 70-71 Warrior School year. Much of it is here; much is not. We have tried to capture parts of it. We hope that in the years to come this book will bring to you again some of the things we did at WHS back in that wonderful 70-71 school year. The Thunderbird staff dedicates this book to our Principal, Mr. Kenneth Ackermann for his many years of dedication to Wahoo High. Mr. Ackermann came to Wahoo High as a young man and served the community for more than 18 years. He was our teacher, coach, principal, and on more than one occasion our superintendent. He was the kind of teacher who did not complain about the work, but only asked what needed to be done. Thunderbird Dedication Table of Contents Introduction 2 Seniors 5 Sports 16 Academic 41 Clubs Activities 54 Music 70 Underclassmen 81 Graduation 95 Senior Activities 96 Advertising 99 Thunderbird Staff Advisor Co-Editors Senior Section Sports Academic Organizations Clubs Music Underclassmen Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Royalty Advertising Rages Senior Activities Ph olograph ers Advertising Sales Thunderbird Sales Prom Decorations Mr. Tillman J. Mattson, S. Ludi, J. Yarmon, J. Wells, D. Bergman J. Smith, L. Ericson, G. Duey N. Wagemann, M. Sudik, P. Hass D. Ruzicka, M. Miller, B. Hengen C. Hedlund, K. Hansen, M. Cooper N. Hudson, L. Barry G. Divis, J. Cuda K. Dau, L. Liliedahl, L. Osborne, M. Tillman L. Wedberg, T. Morton D. Jackson, H. Miller M. Wells, T. Novak, C. Butcher D. Divis, T. Hass, D. Hammond G. Odvody, R. Miller S. Graff, T. Novak, T. Morton, G. Divis, G. Odvody, R. Miller N. Hudson, Chairman L. Barry, S. Graff, N. Wagemann SENIORS Time ... So quickly passes by How can we forget the moments, When we thought this time, Would never come. We, the Seniors of ’71, met the pace of life. Our lives expanded to include others, to do new things, to express creativity, and to experience belonging. These growing experiences were met in many ways, but within ourselves, thirsting for new thoughts and meanings. What are we here for? What will we do? Where will it all end? We know life continues. From now on the choice is ours. We ourselves must decide where we will go and what we will do ... Alone. The way is no longer chosen for us. Life is what we will make it by knowing and understanding ourselves and others. When we look back, will we experience regret or satisfaction? Only the choice we make will determine this. For we, as Seniors, have only begun to live . . . Marlene Miller John Goeschel Myrna Christenson Lelynn Kramer June Mattson Randy Holtorf Maurine Wells Gary Odvody Nancy Wageman Dennis Woolman Susan Frahm Larry Ericson Cheryl Hedlund Loren Pearson Patty Hughes Kenny Jelinek Connie Rouse John Thorston Kathy Scholz Paul Thege Connie Beyer Chuck Trutna e Nancy Slama Larry Little Jeanine Wells Randall Maly Debbie Snyder Greg Duey Terri Christensen Gary Gooding 9 Roma Holtorf Ralph Quick Shelly Ludi Doug Lillie Linda Wedberg Jim French Bruce Kersetter Terry Morton Rich Svara Mary Beth Sudik Sheryl Lundgren Roger Harders Jan Yarmon Ron Ockander Jo Ann Stogdill Chris Mueller Dave Svoboda Lenora Otto Tom Noha Terri Novak Danny Wright Laurie Nichelson Mickey Bullock Dick Hammond Class Officers: Claudia Hall, Jan Yarmon, Gary Odvody. Becky Poulson Steve Graff 12 Richard Hageman Diann Bergman Ron Miller Gaylen Maly Cheryl Butcher Bob Flessner Jeff Smith Dave Zavodny Brad Jensen Mitzi Bollinger Gary Radford Russ Lindgren Linda Chapman John Givens Rick Mika BobTCemerling Don Barsell Pam Hass SPORTS Time . . . Impressions in your mind So many yesterdays ago, So many tomorrows to come. These years full of light and darkness Full of work and fun. VARSITY, L to R: Pam Hass, JoAnn Stogdill, Roe Jean Jennings, Sheryl Lundgren, Terri Christensen, Debi Ruzicka. —Cheerleaders— RESERVES, Top to Bottom: Patti Bronson, Marcia French, Karn Hansen, Diane Jackson. 17 Head Cheerleader Back Row: Jeff Lynch, Coach Sutherland, Coach Thomsen, Terry Knapp, Kevin Kratky. Third Row: Chris Pestal, Eugene Harris, Brian Nichelson, Leslie Veskrna, Tom Hrdlicka, James Jackson, Rick Dorothy, Roger Osborne, Scott Daniels, Mickey Rohrnan, Tim Brodahl, Russell Keller. Second Row: Tom Syverson. Martin Erickson, Rick Walker, Kevin Beyer, Roger Morton, Charles Martens, Sam.Tillman, Bill Lindau, Brad Hoppe, Steve Richardson, John Ecklund, John Trutna. Front Row: Larry Ericson, Ron Miller, Randy Holtorf, Danny Wright, Lelynn Kramer, Charles Bohaty, Dick Divis, Roger Harders, Jim French, Gary Odvody, Brad Jensen, Chuck Trutna, John Thorston. WH. S. Capitol Conference Co Champs The Wahoo Warrior 1970 Football Squad again made claim to a winning season by compiling a 5-3-1 record. Over a three year period the Warriors have stacked up a record of 20-4-2 and had sole possession of the Capital Conference, title for the past two years, but this year Wahoo and Ashland share the title after playing to a 14-14 tie in the final game of the season at Wahoo, which was to decide the championship. The Warriors began their season by traveling to Schuyler, Seward and David City for their first three games. Wahoo defeated Schuyler and David City, but was dumped by Seward. The Warrior’s first home game was with the Centennial Broncos. The Warriors defeated Centennial but the following week, again at home, were defeated by the Logan View Raiders in the 1970 Warrior “Mud Bowl.” The Warriors then traveled to Norris to slide past the Titans somewhat easily. The following week the Warriors returned home to host Blair for Wahoo’s 1970 Homecoming game. The game was played at Bishop Neuman’s field because Wahoo’s field was in extremely poor condition from the battle against Logan View. The Warriors were beaten. Next the Warriors traveled to Waverly to take on the Vikings. Wahoo came home with a victory and began preparing for its final game against Ashland. Both Ashland and Wahoo supported 3-0 records for Conference competition. This game proved to be the most important game of the year for both teams as the Conference title was to be decided, but neither team could over-power the other and the game ended in a 14-14 tie and the Conference title was to be shared. This is the third straight year that Wahoo has been Conference Champs. The WHS Football coaches for the 1970 season were Head Coach Vernon Thomsen, above center, who worked with the line; Assistant Coach Jim Sutherland, above right, worked with the backs, and Eugene Jessen, above left, who coached the Freshman. VARSITY RECORD Wahoo 24 Schuyler 22 Wahoo 12 Seward 16 Wahoo 14 David City 0 Wahoo 14 Centennial 0 Wahoo 14 Logan View 20 Wahoo 20 Norris 8 Wahoo 0 Blair 20 Wahoo 12 Waverly 8 Wahoo 14 Ashland 14 Season Record: 5-3-1 Conference Co-Champs RESERVE RECORD Wahoo 6 David City 28 Wahoo 26 Ashland 14 Side line strategy. 19 Head Coach: Vernon Thomesn Assistant Coach: Jim Sutherland Roger Harders Ron Miller Brad Jensen Jim French Chuck Trutna Tackles Name Tim Brodahl Charles Trutna Ron Miller Lee Kramer Sam Tillman Gary Odvody Jim French Brad Jensen Randy Holtorf Paul Thege Dick Divis John Thorston Roger Harders Scott Daniels Scoring Name Roger Harders Sam Tillman Jim French Dick Divis Randy Holtorf Steve Richardson Punting Name Tim Brodahl Passing Name Sam Tillman WARRIOR STATISTICS Grade Tackles 11 105 12 90 12 82 12 80 11 73 12 69 12 63 12 60 12 47 12 36 11 35 12 21 12 13 11 11 Grade Total 12 56 11 30 12 19 11 8 12 6 10 2 Kicks Total Yards Average 45 1674 37.2 Att. Completed Average 66 25 39.5% 20 Lee Kramer Paul Thege Randy Holtorf Dan Wright Charlie Bohaty John Thorston Tim Brodahl Randy Holtorf Rushing 2 1 50.0% Name Carries Yardage Average Jim French 64 381 6.0 Roger Harders 231 905 4.0 Dick Divis 1 3 3.0 John Trutna 1 3 3.0 Steve Richardson 1 3 3.0 Tim Brodahl 12 26 2.1 Sam Tillman Pass Receive 63 123 2.1 Name Catches Yards Average Randy Holtorf 9 92 9.2 Dick Divis 5 27 5.4 Jim French 8 39 5.0 Name Catches Yards Average Tim Brodahl 3 49 16.1 Steve Richardson 1 2 2.0 Roger Harders Turnovers 2 15 7.5 Fum. Name Grade Block Punts Intercepts. Rec. Ron Miller 12 1 0 2 Jim French 12 0 4 0 Tim Brodahl 11 0 5 3 Mick Rohamn 11 0 0 1 Randy Holtorf 12 0 0 3 Sam Tillman 11 0 3 0 Dick Divis 11 0 0 3 Charles Trutna 12 0 1 1 Tom Hrdlicka 10 0 0 1 Totals 1 13 14 Rick Walker Dick Divis Scott Daniels Steve Richardson Bill Lindau Sam Tillman Steve Richardson Mile Relay, 220 Brad Jensen Football, Discus Lee Kramer Football Greg Duey Golf Rog Harders Football Tim Brodahl Mile Relay, Football Jeff Smith Cross Country Ralph Quick, Mile Relay, Cross Country All “Capital Conference99 John Arney Wrestling 105 Jim French 880, 440. Mile Relay Sam Tillman Basketball John Trutna Wrestling 119 Bill Lindau. Golf Jeff Herbener, Golf Bob Kling, Golf THE 1970 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL SQUAD The 1970-71 season for the Freshman football squad ended with two wins and three losses. Wahoo 14 Arlington 12 Wahoo 6 Waverly 26 Wahoo 12 North Bend 0 Wahoo 6 David City 6 Wahoo 6 Central 18 Coach Eugene lessen. Football Freshman Squad 1970 Back Row: Coach Eugene Jessen, Student Manager Clark Peterson. Third Row: Randy Robbins, Mark Jensen, John Duncan, Mike Filbrandt, Curt Grieser, Bob Bronson, Dondi Rouse, Doug Bordovsky, Doug Smith, Bruce Hageman. Front Row: Bill Lierman, Ed Hedlung, Dick Barry, Scott Miller, Craig Quick. Terry Bullock, David Brodahl, Scott Houfek. 23 Coach Thomsen giving squad half time encouragement. Roger Harders blasts into the line as Sam Tillman carries out the fake. Tri-Captains of the 1970 Football season displaying the reward for the team efforts for the season. 24 Cross Country Men Run and Run Standing Up On Bus: Kurt Krug, Dave Svoboda. Sitting On Rack: Frank Larson, Don Barsell, Mickey Bullock, Gary Peters. On Ladder: Dale Barry. Standing: Ralph Quick, Mike Thompson, Jeff Smith, John Arny, John Hastert, Coach Bob Cordes. Not Shown: Mike Ruzicka. The 1970 Warrior Cross Country Team came through with another good season with a 3rd place at the Capitol Conference meet. The Harriers ran over several rough courses to beat such teams as Schuyler, Blair, Gretna, and Valley. Coach Bob Cordes worked with the boys after school every day to get them in top shape to compete. Ralph Quick and Jeff Smith were the top two runners for the warriors leading the team in several meets. Don Barsell, Gary Peters, Dave Svoboda, and Mickey Bullock placed among the top 10 runners in several meets. Jeff Smith and Ralph Quick Top Runners. Seniors: Dave Svoboda, Don Barsell. Jeff Smith. Ralph Quick. Mickey Bullock. Varsity Team: Coach Bob Cordes, Mickey Bullock, Don Barsell, Jeff Smith, Ralph Quick, Gary Peters, student manager Dale Barry. As the big night drew near, you could see the transformation of the gym to a wilderness scene. A lone warrior paddling a canoe pointed the way to the throne. Changes from last year were apparent, not only in the decorations but in the attire of the students. Minis and maxis and bell-bottomed pants could be seen all over in lieu of the usual skirts and sweaters. Excitement arose as the eight candidates, JoAnn Stogdill and Larry Ericson, Diann Bergman and Roger Harders, Pam Hass and Jim French, and Linda Wedberg and Ron Miller, made their way to the throne for the crowning of the 1970 King and Queen. The crownbearers were Amy Flessner and Patrick Cermak and giftbearers were Jodine Harders and Allan Mahrt. To conclude the night’s activities, Pam Hass and Roger Harders reigned as the new Queen and King. And When the Evening Comes, We Smile Everyone enjoyed the music of the Elysian Fields. Many congratulations follow the crowning. 26 JoAnn Stogdill and Larry Ericson. Diann Bergman and Roger Harders. Pam Hass and Jim French. Linda Wedberg and Ron Miller. 27 Front Row: Curt Grieser, Kevin Kratky, John Arney, Tom Hrdlicka, Scott Houfek, John Trutna, Chuck Trutna, Brian Nicholson. Standing: Student Manager Clark Peterson. Dick Divis, Allen Hanke, Russ Andresen, Rick Walker, Coach Jim Sutherland, Terry Hass, Roger Osborne, Russ Keller, Student Manager Gaylen Cox. Warrior Wrestlers 1970-1971 The 1970-1971 Wahoo High Wrestling Squad ended its season with an impressive record of 6-2-1 along with the Capital Conference Championship for the third consecutive year. The potential of this young team is evident in the personnel of the varsity squad which was made up of only 1 senior, 5 juniors, 5 sophomores and 1 freshman. The Warrior matmen took the Bergan Invitational Tournament and the Capital Conference tournament. Chuck Trutna, the only Senior Varsity member, displayed his experience by turning in the fastest pintinte for the season with a time of 19 seconds. Sophomore wrestlers, John Arney and John Trutna show very promising careers ahead by turning in some impressive showings. John Arney turned in the most wins for the seasons and the most championships with 25 wins and 5 pins. John Trutna had the most pins of the season with a total of 12. According to Coach Sutherland, the most improved wrestler was Russ Keller a promising sophomore. 28 Coach Jim Sutherland and only Senior wrestler Chuck Trutna display trophies. Curt Grieser Kevin Kratky John Arney Tom Hrdlicka W-3 L-6 W-3 L-9 T-l W-24 L-4 W-I5 L-3 Scott Houfek John Trutna Chuck Trutna Brian Nichelson W-5 L-3 T-l W-23 L-5 W-16 L-7 W-7 L-4 29 Dick Divis Alan Hanke Russ Andresen Rick Walker W-7 L-7 W-8 L-10 W-17 L-4 T-l W-12 L-7 Reserve Squad: Dennis Edstrom, Chuck Mika, Mark Hamilton, Chris Pestal, Jim Shepherd, Eugene Harris, Steve Little. Terry Hass Roger Osborne Russ Keller Clark Peterson and Gaylen W-4 L-12 W-5 L-ll W-16 L-10 Cox Student Managers The three sophomore Warriors pictured above represented Wahoo High in the State Wrestling Tournament. John Arney, on the right, advanced to 4th place in the 105 lb. class. John Trutna, in the center, participated in the preliminaries in the 119 lb. class, and Tom Hrdlicka, on the left finished 5th in the 112 lb. class. Warrior Statistics Fastest Pin: Chuck Trutna; 19 seconds Most Winnings: John Arney; 25 wins Most Improved: Russ Keller Most Championships: John Arney; 5 Championships Most Pins: John Trutna; 12 Pins Team Tournaments Won: 2; Capitol Conf., Bergan Inv. Team Record: 6-2-1 Third year straight for winning Capitol Conference Varsity team consisted of: 1 Senior 5 Juniors 5 Sophomores 1 Freshman Warrior Senior Chuck Trutna grapples with Plattsmouth opponent. Chuck was commended by Coach Sutherland for having all the proper qualities of a good athlete. 31 Standing: Steve Douglas, Mickey Bullock, Randy Holtorf, Brad Jensen, Bill Lindau. Roger Morton, Jim French, Gary Odvody, Coach Bruce Klemme. Front Row: Mickey Rohman, Mike Thompson, Lee Kramer. Sam Tillman, Tim Brodahl, Scott Daniels, Steve Richardson. Warrior Basketball 1970-1971 Under the direction of Coach Bruce Klemme, the Warriors had by the end of the 1970-1971 basketball season gained the respect of themselves, their opponents and their followers. In terms of wins and losses steadily after the first half of the season. Victories over Ashland and Blair along with a district win over Plattsmouth made the Warrior season a successful one considering a very poor early season showing. Beating Ashland on the Bluejay’s court was possibly the high point of the season. The victory was really more important than the net which an Ashland officer of the law was able to keep secure for the Blue-jays. Seven Seniors played their last season for the Warriors. They were Mickey Bullock, Steve Douglas, Jim French, Randy Holtorf, Brad Jensen, Gary Odvody, and Lee Kramer. French and Holtorf were captains and both were mentioned in the All Area Honors. Holtorf also was honorable mention on the All Capital Conference team. Junior Sam Tillman was selected on both the all area and Capital Conference First teams. He led the team in scoring with 258 points. The Reserves enjoyed eight wins against six defeats. Led by Steve Richardson, sophomore, the Warrior Reserves offer hope for a good 71-72 season. Head Coach Bruce Klemme and Assistant Coach Bob Cordes. 32 Some Varsity and Reserve players listen to Coach Klemme as others proceed to dress. Mickey Bullock Brad Jensen Gary Odvody Steve Douglas Jim French Randy Holtorf Lee Kramer Sam Tillman Bill Lindau 34 Mike Thompson Steve Richardson Roger Morton Tim Brodahl Mickey Rohman Scott Daniels ► L-. Kramer brakes through Victory door for a home game. Basketball Reserves 1970-1971 Standing: Coach Bob Cordes, Doug Bovill, Mickey Rohman, Scott Daniels, Bill Lindau. Roger Morton, Martin Erickson, John Hastert, George Borreson, Frank Larson, Steve Richardson. Front Row: Student manager David Heiser, Jack Peetz, Steve Laudenback, Keven Beyer, Jeff Herbener, Kurt Krug, Mike Thompson, student manager Larry Svoboda. Basketball Freshmen 1970-1971 Standing: Nathan Murray, Bill Lierman, Steve Koranda, Dick Barry, Rick Wagner, Doug Hass, Bob Bronson, Dave Brodahl, Scott Miller, Bruce Hageman, Terry Bullock. Front Row: Coach Eugene Jessen. 35 Golf Squad Back Row: Coach Burl Graff, Bob Kling, Bob Bronson, Greg Duey. BillLinciau, Gene Harris, Brad Hoppe. Steve Gerdts. Front Row: Curt Grieser, Larry Svoboda, Steve Little, Jeff Herbener, Ed Hed-lund, Mark Jensen, Dennis Edstrom, Gary Peters. Warrior Golf Coach Graff s Wahoo High golfers had another of many winning seasons. The varsity players were Bob Kling, Greg Duey, Jeff Herbener. and Bill Lindau most of the time. Gary Peters, and Gene Harris also played some on varsity. The Reserves also completed a winning season. The highlight of the season came when the Warriors won the District Qualifying Meet, insuring their trip to the state tournament. Bob Kling led the team with a 77 which was the medalist score for the tournament. Varsity Squad Gene Harris, Gary Peters. Bill Lindau, Bob Kling. Jeff Herbener, Greg Duey. 36 The girls varsity golf team consisted of Claudia Hall, Jane Grieser, Wendy Barry. Boys Reserve squad Top Row: Larry Svoboda. Ed Hed-lund. Brad Hoppe, Curt Grieser. Bottom Row: Dennis Ed-strom, Steve Little, Bob Bronson, Steve Gerdts, Mark Jensen. Back Row: Jane Grieser, Marcia French, Claudia Hall, Jan Harnett, Linda Jackson, Mitzi Hoppe, Roxane Robbins, Betty Harders. Front Row: Karn Hansen, Odetta Christensen, Wendy Barry, Eunice Hall, Janie Lindau, Julie Chapman, Julie Jansa, Gail Hengen. Warrior Track 1971 Back Row: Mike Ruzicka, Steve Richardson, Kevin Beyer. Mike Thompson, Jeff Lynch, Craig Quick, Roger Harders, Tim Brodahl, Steve Koranda. Middle Row: Jeff Smith, Ralph Quick, Frank Larson, Dave Brodahl, John Hastert, John Trutna, Dick Divis, Les Veskrna, Jim French. Bottom Row: Coach Vernon Thomsen, Brad Jensen, Chuck Trutna, Lee Kramer, Gary Odvody, Ron Miller, Sam Tillman, John Thorston. Coach Thomsen helps Ralph Quick around after running two mile run. Jim French exhausted after another victory in the 880 yd. run. Coach Thomsen’s Warrior track men enjoyed a good year winning their 3rd Capital Conference Championship. Jim French again led the team and had the second best time in the entire state (all classes) in the 880 going into the State Meet. Jim’s 1:57.3 in the half mile was also a new record. Ralph Quick added to the school records with his 10:22.0 two-mile run as did the mile relay team consisting of Quick. Brodahl, Richardson, and French with their 3:20.0. Qualifying for the State Meet were Quick in the two mile and mile relay, French in the 440, 880, and mile relay, Brodahl and Richardson in the mile relay, Divis in the hurdles, and Jensen in the discus. Winners in the Capital Conference Meet were Steve Richardson in the 220, Bran Jensen in the discus with a fine throw of 158’2”, Jim French in the 440 and 880, and the Mile Relay of French, Tim Brodahl, Richardson and Quick. Mile Relay Team: Steve Richardson, Two Mile Relay Team: Mike Thompson, Weight: Brad Jensen, Mike Ruzicka, Lee Tim Brodahl, Roger Harders, Jim French. Kevin Beyer, Jeff Smith, Chuck Trutna. Kramer, Steve Koranda, Russ Keller. Miller and Odvody “horse around” while the rest of the Warrior track squad work. Jumpers: Jeff Lynch, Sam Tillman,Gary Hurdlers: John Trutna, John Hastert, Distance: Ralph Quick, Chuck Trutna, Odvody, Ron Miller, John Thorston. Dick Divis, Sam Tillman, Dave Brodahl, Jeff Smith, Frank Larson. John Thors- Les Veskrna. ton, Mike Thompson, Craig Quick, Kevin Beyer, Mike Ruzicka. 39 Front Row: Dan Wright, Jeff Smith, Gary Odvody. Jim French, Roger Harders, Ronnie Miller, Steve Douglas, Greg Duey, Larry Erickson, Doug Lillie, Mickey Bullock. Rich Savara, Coach Thomson. Second Row: Paul Thege. Terry Knapp, Chuck Trutna, Dave Svoboda, John Thorston, Charlie Bohaty, Randy Holtorf, Lee Kramer. Brad Jensen, Don Barsell, Dale Barry, Coach Bruce Klemme. Third Row: Dick Divis, Alan Hanke, Terry Hass, John Ecklund, Scotl Daniels, Mickey Rohman, Sam Tillman, Chuck Martins, Rick Walker. Brad Hoppe. Gary Peters, Kevin Beyer, Coach Bob Cordes. Fourth Row: Larry Svoboda. Bob Kling. Tim Brodahl. Roger Osborne, Steve Richardson, Clark Peterson, Dwight Heiser. Brian Nichelson, John Trutna. Eugene Harris, Steve Little, Tom Hrdlicka, John Arney, Jeff Lynch. Russ Andresen, Coach Jim Sutherland. Back Row: Gaylen Cox, John Hastert, Kevin Kratky, Mike Thompson, Bill Lindau, Chris Pestal, Scott Houfek, Dennis Edstrom, Curt Grie-ser, Mark Hamilton, Chuck Mika, Martin Erickson, Jim Sheperd, Roger Morton, Dave Heiser, Russ Keller. The Wahoo High School “W” Club was comprised of Wahoo High boys who have earned a letter in any official sport in which the school competes. These sports include football and cross-country in the fall; basketball and wrestling in the winter; and track and golf in the spring. “W” Club members can be recognized by the letter “W” worn on jackets and sweaters. The big event in which the 1970-71 “W” Club was involved was the “W” Club Invitational Wrestling Tournament. This tournament was a one day meet which had 15 teams competing. The meet was conducted entirely by club members and their sponsors. The club also ran the food and drink concessions at WHS games to provide funds for other activities. Another big event in the W Club year was the sports banquet. This project was done in conjunction with the Wahoo High Pep Club. 1970-1971 W-Club Officers were Larry Erickson, Secretary-Treasurer; Roger Harders, President; Jim French. Vice President. o Time . . . To learn about others To find understaruling and respect Among them. To know that without them, You never would have made it through. ACADEMIC Seated: Lurine Little, Dorothy Blair, Secretary. Standing: Gene Piper, Robert Yarmon, Derrel Ludi, Howard Pearson, Archie Larson. Because of unusual circumstances, the Board of Education changed during the ’70-’71 school year. After considerable controversy, R. E. Davis was dismissed as superintendent in March. K. P. Ackermann, high school principal, finished the year as acting superintendent. Mr. Ackermann’s February resignation was not effective until the end of the school year. In January Mrs. Lurine Little resigned from the school board. In April Derrel Ludi and Archie Larson resigned from the board. Mrs. Irma Beyer, Mr. Donald Brodahl, and Mr. Lloyd Hengen were appointed to the three vacancies. Administration Wonder why Mr. Ackermann looks like this? Maybe someone has stolen his door again. 42 It must be good news! Mrs. Dorthy Blair was kept busy throughout the 1970-71 school term as secretary to the superintendent and also secretary for the school board. Working in Office B could become pretty hectic at times but Mrs. Darlene Jorden, secretary for Mr. Ackermann, always seemed to keep things running smoothly. Keeping a school clean isn’t always an easy job, but with the help of head janitor, Mr. Ed Lehr, and his assistant Mr. Benny Judd. WHS pulled through once again. Bills! Bills! Bills! W.H.S. Personnel That's a vacuum cleaner Mr. Judd is holding. Too much time at the water fountain. 43 Brian always has the right answer. Mr. Graff likes this. What clown could amuse Miss Clark so? She had many from which to choose. Where there’s Science, there’s Math. Mrs. Bohaty, somber? Pensive? Or just tired? 44 The Eternal World Of Math and Science Mr. Burl Graff has been with the WHS teaching staff for 16 years. He feels the only change over the past 16 years in the students has been their appearance. Mr. Graff assisted the Senior Class as a sponsor and was also the Golf coach. The subjects he taught during the school year were Algebra I, Geometry, and Advanced Math. Mr. Jared Ketner was kept busy with a variety of classes. He taught two Chemistry sections, one Physics section, and two classes of Algebra II. Mr. Ketner has been with Wahoo High School for three years. He was also a sponsor for the Junior Class. New to the WHS teaching staff was Miss Kathleen Clark. She taught several classes of Biology and was a Pep Club sponsor. Mrs. Shirley Bohaty was one of the Math teachers for Wahoo High. She taught one class of General Math, and the remainder of the day was spent teaching Math for the Junior High. Will Daniels foul it up? Rohman isn’t sure; Mr. Ketner can’t bear to look. 45 Now see here, Linda . . . Mr. Schlager explains— Business And Journalism Mr. Jack Tillman had a busy schedule this year. In the morning he taught Special Ed at West Ward and in the afternoon he returned to the high school ttf teach 3 classes of Journalism. Mr. Tillman spent many hours as the advisor for the THUNDERB1RD and CHIEFTAIN staff. Mrs. Jocelyn Stromberg taught Typing 1, Shorthand, and a new combined class, Office Practice-Typing 11. She was also a sponsor for the Junior Class. A new addition to the Business Department at Wahoo High was Mr. Richard Schlager. Mr. Schlager taught Bookkeeping, Business Organization, General Business, and Typing 1. Along with a few members of the Bookkeeping classes, Mr. Schlager helped with scoring at the Soil Judging Contest at Mead. He was also a Freshman Class Sponsor. Now who can make Mrs. Stromberg smile? Mr. Bartek draws a complex house. Mr. Johnson to the rescue. The Fine Arts Are Stressed Mr. Sayre directs a group of musical chairs. Mr. Don Johnson was the director of the 1970-71 Wahoo High Marching and Concert Band. Mr. Johnson also directed Stage Band and the instrumental groups for contest plus sectionals for Junior High and elementary schools. Mr. Jeffre Sayre was in his 2nd year as Wahoo High’s vocal music teacher. Mr. Sayre directed the production “Tell It Like It Is” and directed Chorus, Swing Choir, and Girls Glee, the largest since the 1967-68 school year. Mr. Sayre was kept busy with arranging concerts, music contest numbers and several vocal engagements. He was also a Senior Class Sponsor. Mr. Adrian Bartek was Wahoo High’s new art instructor. He was the art instructor for the Junior High and elementary grades and an adult art class. Mr. Bartek’s classes took a number of excursions during the school year and instructed his classes in many skills including ceramics and painting. He was also a Junior Class Sponsor. 47 I’m just an ordinary man! Teaching in the Industrial Arts Department was Mr. Robert Cordes. He taught Shop I and II, Mechanical Drawing, and Phys. Ed. Mr. Cordes was the Warriors’ Cross Country and assistant Basketball Coach. Mr. James Sutherland was WHS Wrestling Coach and assistant Football Coach. American History, World History, and sea history were the subjects Mr. Sutherland taught. Coaching Freshman Football and Basketball during the 1970-71 school year was Mr. Eugene Jessen. He taught three classes of Modern Problems and also World Geography. When not driving his purple Volkswagen with pink tinted windows, Mr. Vernon Thomsen was busy teaching Metals, Mechanical Drawing and Arts and Crafts. Mr. Thomsen was WHS Varsity football and Track Coach. Surely there must be a mistake? $ea stories told by an old sailor who doesn’t know fact from fiction. Old Coaches And Mr. C. It’s the only permissible way to relieve my inner hostilities. 48 Mrs. Lois Smith and Mrs. Marlys Richardson were remedial reading teachers at WHS during the 1970-71 school year. Mrs. Smith was a Pep Club spnosor. Mrs. Lois Severson was the School Nurse for the Wahoo Public Schools. Mr. Don Bucknell was guidance counselor for nine years. He was the sponsor of the Key Club and the Student Council. Being Librarian for WHS was a full time responsibility for Mrs. Kathryn Hansson. She was Library Club Sponsor and a Junior Class Sponsor. Gosh, don’t things look different up here! Special People 49 What’s it all about? Countdown English Do you need an ear to listen? The answer lies somewhere. Teaching in the English Department was Mrs. DeAnn Man-kell. She was a Pep Club sponsor and also taught English 111 and IV. Mrs. Mankell was at WHS during the 1st semester of the ’70-71 school term. The new 2nd semester speech instructor was Mrs. Nancy Wiederspan. She was the English 1 and II instructor and was the speech team advisor. Also new to the WHS teaching staff 2nd semester was Mr. Ron Freier. English III and IV were the subjects Mr. Freier taught. Mr. Bruce Klemme was WHS basketball coach and a W-Club sponsor. He taught English I and II. Have you any indentification? 50 Mrs. Hudson is my name and Spanish is my game. Mrs. Jo Sennett spent a lot of her spare time as a Pep Club and FHA sponsor. She taught Home Ec. 1,11, and III and also a class of eighth graders in the afternoons. Teaching in the afternoons at the junior high and in the mornings at WHS, meant a lot of work for Mrs. Beverly Hudson. She was the Spanish Club sponsor and taught Spanish I and II at the high school and taught Language, spelling and Spanish at the junior high. This was Mrs. Harriet Deitchler’s second year on the WHS faculty staff. She was the Phys. Ed. teacher for the high school as well as the elementary schools. Mrs. Deitchler was a Pep Club Sponsor and cheerleader advisor. Warming up for the big game. Ain’t IT cute? A woman’s work is never done. ji Seated: Roxanne Kratky, Diane Moline, Wendy Anderson, Marcia French, Laurie Barry, Mitzi Bollinger, Carol Caha, Penny Pearson, Nanci Hudson. Middle Row: Cindy Coufal, Jane Stewart, Patty Barry, Jan Harnett, June Mattson, Marlene Miller, Myrna Christenson, Karn Hansen, Terri Christensen, Wendy Herbener, Diann Bergman, Cheryl Hedlund. Back Row: Dale Barry, Jim Divis, Les Veskrna, Jeff Lynch, Brian Nichelson, Chris Pestal, Gary Moline, Jeff Herbener, Steve Gerdts, John Eck-lund, Mike Thompson, Bill Lindau, Larry Little, Dennis Woolman, Chuck Trutna, Dean Boyles. Wahoo High School had 37 Scholastic Club members last year. To be eligible for membership, students had to maintain a 3.5 average during the second semester of the previous year and the first semester of the following year. Each member receives a pin in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Freshmen are excluded from membership. The Student Council for the 1970-71 school year sponsored several convocations this past year. These included one given by General Motors, another by the University of Kansas Concert Bureau featuring a couple performing several acrobatic maneuvers, and one by Mr. George ValGeorge on E.S.P. The W.H.S. Student Council sponsored the Freshman Mixer at the beginning of the school year and co-sponsored, with Neumann High Student Council, the Christmas Dance, Dec. 22, 1970. The return of the POP MACHINE was another accomplishment of the council. It was means of raising funds for the activities they sponsored. The Student Council also sold booster buttons and portfolios at the North Ward and West Ward schools. Mr. Bucknell was their advisor. Scott Houfek Marcia French Mary Beth Sudik Sam Tillman Jan Harnett Claudia Hall Doug Hass Jane Stewart Dale Barry-Sec.-Treas. Tim Brodahl Steve Little Linda Wedberg—Vice-Pres. Jim French—Pres. 52 Honor Awards and Scholarships 1970-71 SCHOLASTIC HIGH HONORS: THUNDERBIRD: June Mattson, Steve Graff, Mary Beth Sudik, Gary Odvody. Seniors: Mitzi Bollinger, Steve Douglas, Cheryl Hedlund, Larry Little, Marlene Miller, Dennis Woolman. HOME ECONOMICS: Betty Crocker Award: Claudia Hall Juniors: Cindy Coufal, Karn Hansen, Wendy Herbener, Nanci Hudson, Penny Pearson. PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Sophomores: Pat Barry, Jan Harnett, Diane Moline, Brian Nichelson, Jane Stewart. Seniors: 4 Years—Robert Flessner, Kenneth Jelinek 3 Years-Loren Pearson 2 Years-Marlene Miller Freshmen: Wendy Barry, Luann Caha, Ethel Carnicle, Susan Hansen, Scott Houfek, Diane Monson. Juniors: 1 Year-Debbie Huey HONORABLE MENTION: Sophomores: 2 Years-James Divis, Chris Pestal, John Trutna. Freshmen: 1 Year-Diane Monson Seniors: Diann Bergman, Dean Boyles, Terri Christensen, Myrna Christenson. NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP TEST: Juniors: Tim Brodahl, Marcia French, John Goodding, Barbara Hengen, Roxane Kratky, Mike Thompson. Finalist: Marlene Miller Letter of Commendation: Dean Boyles Sophomores: Wendy Anderson, James Divis, Jeff Lynch, Chris Pestal, Roxane Robbins. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA ADVANCED PLACEMENT: Freshmen: Cindy Anerson, Ed Hedlund, Gail Hengen, English Philosophy: Marlene Miller Janie Lindau. SCHOLARSHIPS: MUSIC: Marlene Miller: 4-Year Regents, University of Nebraska Music Master: Terri Christensen Instrumental Music: Larry Little: Nebraska Wesleyan Achievement, Regents Alternate, University of Nebraska Jim French: Nebraska Wesleyan Achievement Senior: Larry Ericson Junior: Barbara Hengen Sophomore: Eugene Harris Freshman: Jayne Norenberg Lelynn Kramer: Peru State Saunders County Education Association Vocal Music: Roger Harders: Peru State Senior: Marlene Miller Nancy Wagemann: Saunders County Education Association Junior: Bill Lindau Dennis Woolman: Regents Alternate, University of Nebraska Sophomore: Jan Harnett Freshman: Susan Hansen Claudia Hall: Parsons School of Design Time . . . To be together. To enjoy what is ours, And share it with others; With friends wanting to be there to help Wanting to talk it over. CLUBS ACTIVITIES WAY A WHS Pep Club girls share with K the Warriors the glory of vie- tory and the agony of defeat; throughout the year PRIDE is ' the reigning ingredient for girls in Pep Club as well as for | boys in sports as we “expect a victory from you Wahoo Highr m unm f SENIORS: Front Row: Linda Wedberg, Terri Christensen, Pam Hass, Sheryl Lundgren, JoAnn Stogdill, Claudia Hall. Second Row: Maurine Wells, Roma Holtorf, Jan Yarmon, Cheryl Butcher, Kathy Lattimer, Becky Poulsen, Terri Novak, Myrna Christenson. Back Row: Diann Bergman, Jeanine Wells, June Mattson, Nancy Wageman, Marlene Miller, Cheryl Hedlund, Terry Morton, Mary Beth Sudik. Pep Club Promotes Spirit; JUNIORS: Front Row: Heidi Miller, Roe Jean Jennings, Diane Jackson, Karn Hansen, Marcia French, Patti Bronson, Debi Ru-zicka, Wendy Herbener. Second Row: Barb Hengen, Sue Shanahan, Jane Grieser, Mary Cooper, Linda Hartsook, Carol Caha, Sherry Sherrets, Roxy Sorenson, Karen Millett, Linda Coffman. Back Row: Penny Pearson, Roxann Kratky, Cindy Coufal, Carol Machovec, Liz Kling, Laurie Barry, Nanci Hudson, Barb Noerenberg, CArla Heiser. 56 SOPHOMORES: Front Row: Roxanne Robbins, Mitzi Hoppe, Jane Stewart, Wendy Anderson, Diane Moline, Janice Schoen. Second Row: Diane Carnarsky, Juliann Jansa, Sue Fidler, Pat Barry, Jan Harnett, Vicki Volkart, Connie Lundgren. Back Row: Carla Anderson, Sheryl Keller, Cindy Davis, Jeane Cuda, Linda Jackson, Betty Harders, Marla Gerdts. Boosts Warriors to Victory! FRESHMEN: Front Row: Jane Lindau, Susan Hansen, Eunice Hall, Tracy Christensen, Melanie Rohman, Odetta Christensen, Jayne Norenberg, Wendy Barry. Second Row: Debbie Anderson, Cheryl Larsen, Mindy Tillman, Kathy Dau, Debbie Peterson, LuAnn Caha, Diane Monson, Laurie Vermeline. Back Row: Debbie Texel, Leanne Liliedahl, Lillie Osborne, Ethel Carnicle, Cindy Ocander, Gloria Kemerling, Janice Kumpula, Julie Chapman, Gail Hengen. 57 Front Row: Claudia Hall, Nancy Wageman, Linda Wedberg, Heidi Miller, Diann Bergman. Second Row: Eunice Hall, Susan Hansen, Jane Stewart, Wendy Herbener. Back Row: Diane Jackson, Connie Lundgren, Carol Caha, Pam Hass, Jan Yarmon, Becky Poulsen. Pep Club Council and Sponsors The 1970-71 Pep Club Council put in many long hours of planning during the sports seasons. The following girls served as Council Officers: Linda Wedberg, President; Heidi Miller, Vice-President; Nancy Wageman. Secretary; Claudia Hall, Treasurer; and Diann Bergman. Merit Chairman. Council Representatives from the Senior Class were Becky Poulsen and Jan Yarmon. The Juniors were represented by Carol Caha and Wendy Herbener. Jane Stewart and Connie Lundgren served the Sophomores and Eunice Hall and Susan Hansen were elected by the Freshman. The Cheerleaders were represented by Pam Hass and Diane Jackson. The Pep Club sponsors worked on a volunteer basis this year. Their duties included supervising meetings and riding on the Pep Club buses. They were: Mrs. Jo Sennett, Miss Kathy Clark. Mrs. Deanne Mankell, Mrs. Harriet Deitchler, Mrs. Lois Smith, and Mrs. Beverly Hudson. Mrs. Sennett, Miss Clark. Mrs. Mankell, Mrs. Deitchler, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Hudson. 58 Randy Holtorf. Larry Little, Jim French. 59 The Key Club, a service organization, was busy again this year with many projects. Some of their activities included picking up corn and helping the Wahoo Jaycees with their Honey Sunday drive. The Key Club’s sponsor was Mr. Don Bucknell. The Key Club officers organized and initiated the group’s efforts. They were: Larry Little, President; Randy Holtorf, Vice-President; and Jim French, Secretary. Front Row: Greg Duey, Mike Thompson, Larry Ericson. Second Row: Chris Pestal, Gene Harris, Terry Knapp. Third Row: Larry Little, Jim French, Randy Holtorf. Fourth Row: Kevin Kratky, Ron Miller, Steve Little. Back Row: Lelynn Kramer, Dale Barry, Bill Lindau. Mr. Bucknell. Library Club Members: Front Row: Mary Beth Sudik, Mitzi Bollinger. Marlene Miller, Debbie Huey, Mrs. Hansson, Donna Green, Lenora Otto, Patty Hughes, Janice Schoen. Second Row: Carol Maynard, Cindy Albert, Peggy Young, Cindy Davis, Debbie Texel, Carla Heiser, Sheryl Keller, Patty Slemin, Debbie Snyder, Sharon Jelinek. Back Row: Richard Hageman, Loren Pearson, Steve Smith, Rich Mika, Kenny Jelinek, Jim Jackson. Library Club The Library Club at WHS completed another successful year. Their activities included pop bottle drives, bake sales, con ventions, and several other projects. Library Club members also worked in the school library. The club’s sponsor was Mrs. Kathryn Hansson. The Library Club officers organized the group’s activities and were in charge of the meetings. They were: Ken Jelinek, President; Debbie Huey, Vice-President; Mary Beth Sudik, Secretary; and Lenora Otto, Treasurer. 60 FHA Members: Seated: Judy Eichmeir, President: Cindy Davis, Vice-President; Cindy Albert, Sec.-Treas.; Mrs. Sennet, Sponsor; Cheryl Keller, Publicity Chm.; Carol Maynard, Degrees Chm.; and Mindy Tillman, Historian. Back Row: Paula Poulsen, Connie Radford, Carla Anderson, and Sharon Jelinek. The Wahoo High Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America completed another successful year of service during the 1970-71 school year. This year the club had twelve members, and their sponsor was Mrs. Jo Sennett. The group had two main projects, Project “TOOT”, and “Our World a Growing Heritage”. Project “TOOT” means “Thinking of Others Too”. This project was for the improvement of the state of Nebraska. The main goals were to cheer up the boys in Vietnam by sending them letters and packages. The group also aided the Nebraska Indian children in many ways. “Our World A Growing Heritage” was a National goal. The Wahoo Chapter was fortunate last year because of the local Centennial. As another phase of the project, members invited their families on Thanksgiving for a night of festivities. At Christmas, members made goodies for the people at Haven House, and later helped with the bloodmo-bile drive. The FHA also helped collect money for UNICEF, and sponsored the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance. 61 Spanish Club: First Row: John Trutna. Larry Svoboda, Gene Harris, Pat Barry, Dale Barry, Nanci Hudson, Chris Pestal, Jan Harnett, Dave Barsell, Micky Rohman. Second Row: Steve Little, Gayle Divis, Roe Jean Jennings, Mary Cooper, Linda Hart-sook, Karn Hansen, Carole Caha, Barb Norenberg, Wendy Herbener, Marcia French, Debi Ruzicka, Sherry Sherrets, Terry Knapp. Third Row: Jeff Lynch, Linda Jackson, Linda Millett, Sue Shanahan, Heidi Miller, Patti Bronson, Diane Jackson, Sharron Jelinek, Sheryl Keller, Peggy Young, Diane Monson, Vicki Volkart, Connie Lundgren. Fourth Row: Les Veskerna, Roger Morton, Janice Scheon, Marla Gerdts, Betty Harders, Sue Fidler, Julie Jansa, Mitzi Hoppe. Roxanne Robbins, Diane Moline, Wendy Anderson, Jane Stewart. Carla Anderson, Kevin Beyer. Doug Texel, Jeff Herbener. The Spanish Club stimulated interest in, knowledge of and concern for those people throughout the world who enjoy a Spanish and or Latin American heritage. The club promoted those activities which would lead its’ members into a richer appreciation of this cultural heritage, its problems and its accomplishments. The Spanish Club saw Spanish films, organized a Spanish posada and pinata party, learned Spanish songs during the Christmas Season, played Spanish Games, ate Spanish food and studied Spanish Art and customs. Spanish Club Officers: Gene Harris, first Vice President; Chris Pestal, Treasurer; Dale Barry, President; Nanci Hudson, Secretary; Pat Barry, second Vice President. Seated is the sponsor, Mrs. Hudson. 62 One-Act Play Oral Interpretation Speech Team Goes to Contest The Wahoo High School Speech Team completed another successful season in 1971. They attended the Conference Meet at Valley on March 10, and also performed at the District Meet, March 20 at Blair. The one-act play, “Have Exact Fare Ready”, received an “excellent” and “division 3” rating at the two meets. Parts were played by the following: Larry Little, as the crabby bus driver; Steve Smith, as the meek passenger; Barb Norenberg, as a lady, Steve Graff, as another bus driver; and Barb Hengen, as an old lady. The division, Oral Interpretation of Drama, was filled by Kevin Beyer, Barb Hengen, Dick Hammond, Melanie Rohntan, and Gail Hengen, as they presented a selection from “The Matchmaker” by Thorton Wilder. They received a “good” and an “excellent” rating. Cheryl Hedlund received two straight “superior” with her speech in the Original Public Address category. Odetta Christensen performed a poetry reading, receiving an “excellent” and a “superior” rating. Julie Chapman entered into the Extemporaneous Division and received an “excellent” and a “division 3” for her efforts. Three WHS students, Odetta, Julie and Mindy Tillman attended Fine Arts Festival in Speech on April 2 and 3. The Speech Team was coached by Miss Nancy Nix. Cheryl Julie Odetta 63 “TeM It Like It Is” ‘Tell It Like It Is,” a folk musical about God, was presented to the junior and senior high students on Friday, April 2, and to the public on Saturday, April 3. Its contemporary songs told of who God is, what He is like, and how He reveals Himself to us. The cast was composed of the vocal music students, consisting of the chorus, Girl’s Mr. Sayre co-ordinated the vocal and instrumental music. Marlene Miller and Barb Hengen tried out the electric piano. 64 Is Spring Musical glee, and swing choir members. Pianists were Terri Christensen, Susan Hansen, Barb Hengen, and Marlene Miller, Larry Little played the trap set, and Chuck Martens and Rick Dorothy added guitar music. Mr. Jeffrey Sayre, vocal music instructor, directed the program. Larry Little set the tempo on the trap set. Susan Hansen and Terri Christensen helped with the piano accompany ment. 65 Thunderbird Staff: First Row: Nanci Hudson, Laurie Barry, Steve Graff, Jeff Smith, Larry Ericson, Greg Duey, Shelly Ludi, Mr. Tillman. Second Row: Gayle Divis, Jean Cuda, Maurine Wells, Mary Beth Sudik, Cheryl Hedlund, Marlene Miller, Linda Wedberg, June Mattson, Dick Hammond. Third Row: Mindy Tillman, Terry Morton, Terri Novak, Karn Hansen, Debi Ruzic-ka, Jeanine Wells, Barb Hengen, Diann Bergman, Ronnie Miller. Fourth Row: Lillie Osborne, Leanne Liliedahl, Kathy Dau, Nancy Wageman, Pam Hass, Jan Yarmon, Cheryl Butcher, Mary Cooper, Heidi Miller, Diane Jackson. Chieftain Staff: First Row: Maurine Wells, Nanci Hudson, Laurie Barry, Steve Graff, Dick Hammond, Ronnie Miller, Larry Ericson, Jeff Smith, Don Barsell. Second Row: Linda Millett, Gayle Divis, Maggie Bechtold, Barb Hengen, Debi Ruzicka, Karen Millett, Rick Walker, Bruce Kertsetter, John Givens, John Goeschel. Third Row: Donna Green, Seretta Winchell. Jean-nie Cuda, Roxy Sorenson, Roma Holtorf, Terry Morton, Terri Novak, Jim Stoltenberg, Gary Peters, Bob Kemerling, Alan Hanke. Fourth Row: Debbie Huey, Mary Beth Sudik, Mr. Tillman, Paula Poulsen, Liz Kling, Jan Yarmon, Cheryl Butcher, Jo Ann Stogdill, Denise Horeis, Donald Jonas. 66 The Yearbook Staff sponsored the annual Thunderbird Dance, held May 1st, 1971. The theme was Oriental Gardens. Shown at left, helping in the festivities, are LuAnn Caha, Jeanine Wells, and sponsor Mr. Tillman. The 1971 Thunderbird and Chieftain Staffs worked hard this year to produce an annual and school paper. The Annual Staff, consisting of 39 members, turned out a 109 page yearbook. Two picture days were held to supply the pictures in the book. Mr. Joseph Vasa took pictures, and student photographers Hass, Divis, Hammond, and Miller took pictures and developed them in the new darkroom at WHS. Co-Editors of the Thunderbird were Shelli Ludi and June Mattson, and sponsor was Mr. Tillman. The 48-member Chieftain staff worked in Journalism Class to turn out two issues of the school paper. Operating under new methods and a new budget, the staff learned about the difficult job of turning out a publication. Mr. Tillman taught the Journalism classes. Monday morning blahs for the hard-working Thunderbird Staff or could it be that someone isn’t doing their pages, so all must listen? 67 The 1971 Thunderbird royalty were Jim French and Diann Bergman. First attendant of Jim and Diann were Ron and Linda. Last year King Kevin Ludi and Queen Mary Aim prepare to crown the 1971 royalty. Brian Ketner and Elizabeth Johnson are the crownbearers. The 1971 Thunderbird Prom was different in many aspects this year. Not only in the dress but also in the coronation activities. This year six candidates were elected from an eighty-three member Senior class and everyone only voted once. The theme of the prom was an Oriental Garden highlighted by a fountain in the middle of the floor. The candidates were Terry Knapp and June Mattson, Jim French and Sheryl Lundgren, Gary Odvody and Diann Bergman, Linda Wedberg and Paul Thege, Terri Christensen and Ron Miller, Larry Ericson and Jo Ann Stogdill. Jim French and Diann Bergman were chosen as the reigning 1971 Thunderbird King and Queen. The 1st attendants to the King and Queen were Ron Miller and Linda Wedberg. 68 Below: Jim French and Sheryl Lund-Below: Terry Knapp and June Mattson. gren. Below: Ron Miller and Terri Christen-Below: Paul Thege and Linda Wedberg. sen. Below: Gary Odvody and Diann Bergman. Time . . . has been good to us. It has brought us all together, It will pull us apart. MUSIC Gayle Divis Roxy Sorenson Melanie Rohman Cindy Davis Warrior Music How quiet would basketball games be without a Pep Band! Music traveled. The Wahoo High Band and Swing Choir members worked hard to earn enough money for their summer trip to South Dakota. They earned money by selling candy and raffle tickets, holding bake sales, operating a coat check stand at basketball games and even making a record. A kiss for luck and they were on their way and they had only just begun. The trip was a different experience for the students of WHS. The Band showed its superior ability on Halloween night at Perishing Auditorium when they received a Superior rating in march- 72 ing competition. Other activities of the Band were a Spring Concert, a Pep Concert and Capital Conference Clinic. The Swing Choir received much recognition and praise by performing for various organizations in the community. Fall, Christmas, and Spring Concerts were given by the Chorus, Girls Glee, and Swing Choir. The vocal groups also attended Contest in the spring. High School music adds to the culture of community. Mr. Don Johnson, directing the band and Mr. Jeff Sayre, vocal director, lead the music department of WHS. Stage Band: Front Row: J. Mattson, J. Lindau, T. Christensen, C. Pestal, J. Stolenberg. Second Row: E. Harris, S. Gerdts, K. Beyer, S. Sherrets. B. Hengen. Back Row: L. Little, B. Lindau, W. Herbener, L. Barry, L. Ericson, G. Odvody, W. Anderson, and J. Herbener. 73 Terri Christensen Gail Hengen Woodwind Quintet: L. Barry, J. Stewart, D. Jackson, W. Herbener, and P. Barry, also an oboe soloist. Wendy Herbener Jeff Herbener 74 Laurie Barry Bill Lindau Mr. J.: always there to help. A typical day of practice. 75 Girls Glee: Back Row: S. Hansen, P. Bronson, S. Jelinek, J. Yarmon, C. Butcher, D. Horeis, J. Lindau, D. Anderson. Third Row: L. Nichelson, P. Slemin, B. Hengen, C. Caha, L. Coffman, J. Eichmeier, L. Wedberg, J. Stogdill. Second Row: J. Grieser, L. Hartsook, L. Caha, C. Larsen, N. Wageman, L. Jackson, K. Lattimer. Front Row: M. Rohman, E. Carnicle, G. Hengen, W. Barry, D. Green, D. Huey. Chorus: Back Row: D. Barsell. R. Birch, T. Brodahl, B. Kling, B. Lindau, R. Walker, C. Martens, R. Givens, S. Smith, D. Ker-stetter, R. Hageman, G. Duey, L. Ericson, L. Little, M. Thompson. Third Row: E. Harris, C. Beyer, J. Herbener, C. Mueller, D. Jonas, J. Schoen, T. Novak, M. Christenson, L. Coffman, C. Ablert, P. Mathis, D. Horeis, J. Eichmeier, J. Norenberg, J. Lindau. Second Row: W. Anderson, B. Hengen, K. Hansen, L. Hartsook, M. Rohman, S. Jelinek, P. Bronson, R. Jennings, C. Caha, L. Barry, N. Hudson, P. Pearson, R. Barber, D. Green, M. Cooper, L. Caha. Front Row: M. Miller, J. Jansa, M. Gerdts, S. Daharsh, J. Cuda, M. Bechtold, C. Davis, S. Keller, C. Anderson, G. Hengen, E. Carnicle, L. Osborne, L. Liliedahl, M. Tillman. D. Anderson, J. Harnett, L. Otto, D. Huey. The Chorus Sings with Glee9 Some Glee Sing with Chorus 76 Swing Choir: Boys: C. Martens, B. Lindau, G. Duey, L. Ericson, M. Thompson, R. Walker, J. French, E. Harris, S. Smith, R. Birch, T. Brodahl, S. Tillman, L. Little, D. Barsell, Girls: J. Harnett, T. Christensen, S. Lundgren, M. French, H. Miller, J. Schoen, M. Sudik, W. Herbener, L. Nichelson, D. Snyder, W. Anderson. B. Hengen. Not Pictured: C. Butcher, B. Norenbergand J. Herbener. Vocal groups sang steadily throughout the year. They opened by giving a Fall Concert with Chorus, Girls Glee and Swing Choir performing. A lively Christmas Concert was given first to the public and then as a convocation to the student body. A select chorus attended Capital Conference Clinic. In the spring another concert was given and both large and small groups participated in State Contest. The vocal director is Mr. Jeff Sayre. Band and Swing Choir Council: Front Row: June Mattson, Senior Representative; Jayne Norenberg, Freshman Representative; Jane Stewart, Sophomore Representative; Sheryl Lundgren, Swing Choir Representative; Back Row: Barb Hengen, Band President; Larry Ericson, Swing Choir Representative; Bill Lindau, Junior Representative. Groups Went to Contest Madrigals: Front Row: C. Beyer, M. Rohman, S. Frahm, C. Anderson, M. Sudik, T. Novak, C. Albert, C. Larsen, J. Harnett. Back Row: S. Smith, J. Herbener, D. Kerstetter, G. Harris, R. Walker, L. Ericson, C. Martens, and M. Thompson. Girls Trio: J. Harnett, W. Herbener, and L. Nichelson. Girls Triple Trio: Front Row: Pianist M. Miller. B. Noren-berg, J. Lindau, G. Hengen. Back Row: M. Christenson, J. Schoen, B. Hengen, W. Anderson, J. Eichmeier, and D. Anderson. Boys Octet: Front Row: S. Smith, J. Herbener, pianist L. Barry, G. Harris, G. Duey. Back Row: B. Lindau, J. French, R. Walker, and D. Boyles. 78 Solos Sang to Contest Janice Schoen Barb Hengen, vocal and piano soloist. Steve Smith 79 Barb Norenberg Marlene Miller, piano accompanist. 80 Time . . . We must never regret. We must never ignore, That ivhich we have found and lost. Yes, we will look back to say, “Til remember forever” UNDERCLASSMEN Junior Class officers exhibit Herculean strength. From left, Terry Hass, Treasurer: Bill Lindau, Vice President; Sam Tillman, President; Dick Divis, Secretary. Cindy Albert Russ Andresen Dale Barry Laurie Barry Dave Barsell Kevin Beyer So Much of Life Ahead As the hallowed halls of WHS opened their portals to students in late August of 1970, seventy-nine fun-loving, lively, joyous. Juniors stampeded first floor. Second floor received the same jumpers and stompers as Juniors stood in a line (mob) to receive their class rings, an ecstatic moment in the school year. Junior Pep Club girls bombared first floor with various paraphernalia for Homecoming decorations and received second place honors. The fair city of Wahoo was invaded by “money-mad” door-to-door Juniors selling candy and everyone’s favorite item, household cleaner. Profits from such super-sales were used for the Junior-Senior Banquet, which is funded by the Junior Class treasury. Fifteen politically inspired Juniors were elected to represent their school on County Government Day, November 19. The shoe was on the other foot when kids got a chance to solve the problems of Saunders County rather than create them. Student Council representatives from the Junior Class were Marcia French, Sam Tillman, Dale Barry, and Tim Brodahl. Junior Class sponsors were Mrs. Hansson, Mrs. Strom-berg, Mr. Ketner, and Mr. Bartek. Ross Birch Tim Brodahl Patti Bronson Carol Caha Linda Coffman Mary Cooper Cindy Coufal Scott Daniels Dick Divis John Ecklund Judy Eichmeier Martin Erickson 82 Marcia French Some smile, some sigh, some cry, some die, but all will remember Mr. Ketner’s Algebra II class. Wendy Herbener Brad Hoppe Nanci Hudson Debbie Huey Diane Jackson David Jansa Roe Jean Jennings Clara Johnson Donald Jonas Bob Kling Liz Kling Kevin Kratky Roxane Kratky Bruce Krug Bruce Kumpula Steve Gerdts John Godding Donna Green Jane Grieser Rich Gustafson Richard Hamann Alan Hanke Karn Hansen Craig Harnett Linda Hartsook Terry Hass Debbie Heinrichs Carla Heiser Barb Hengen County Government Day: Back Row: Mr. Sutherland, Rick Walker, Heidi Miller, Patti Bronson, Tim Brodahl. Third Row: Tom Syverson, Kevin Beyer, Debi Ruzicka, Bill Lin-dau. Second Row: Linda Hartsook, Diane Jackson. Front Row: Bruce Kumpula, Karn Hansen, Wendy Herbener, Mary Cooper, and Chuck Martins. 83 Frank Larson Bill Lindau Dean Lindgren Carol Machovec Chuck Martens Chuck Mika Heidi Miller Karen Millett Gary Moline Cindy Nelson Rex Nicodemus Barb Norenberg Roger Osborne Penny Pearson Gary Peters Study Hall Lix Psyches Out. - It £ i ein zt I Sports Banquet Prom J BEAVER 84 Paula Poulsen Steve Smith Melvin Radford Roxy Sorenson Mickey Debi Rohman Ruzicka Jim Tom Stoltenberg Syverson Sue Sherry Shanahan Sherrets Mike Sam Thompson Tillman Patricia Jim Slosser Slemin Serretta Rick Winchell Walker Juniors Enjoy Life 8r Sophomore class officers for the 1970-71 year were from left to right: Jane Stewart, President; Pat Barry, Secretary Treasurer; and Brian Nichelson, Vice President. Carla Anderson Wendy Anderson John Arney Pat Barry Steve Barry Maggie Bechtold Richard Bechtold George Borreson Sharin’ Horizons That Are Neiv to Us The 1970-71 school year brought 73 members to the WHS Sophomore Class. The class consisted of 43 boys and 30 girls, and was sponsored by Mr. Jessen. One of the first class assignments was the election of officers. The following were elected: President, Jane Stewart; Vice President, Brian Nichelson; and Secretary-Treasurer, Pat Barry. Students elected to the Student Council were Jan Harnett, and Steve Little. President Jane Stewart also served on the Student Council. Soon after class elections, Homecoming came in a hurry, and among the hustle and bustle, the “Mighty” Sophomore Pep Club Girls captured 1 st place in the floor competition with their “Peanuts Gang” theme. In the fall sophomore boys could be found on the Warrior Cross Country and Football teams. All sophomores were in the required subjects which included English, biology, physical education. Many members of the class also took geometry, Spanish, music, general business, art, journalism, typing, home economics, shop, and played in the highly rated Wahoo High School Band. The girls continued to support the athletic teams throughout the year, and the boys took part in basketball and wrestling. In the spring the class continued tradition by serving and entertaining at the annual Junior-Senior Prom. Doug Bovill Dianne Canarsky Gaylen Cox Jeane Cuda Susan Daharsh Cynthia Davis Gayle Divis James Divis Denise Dolezal 86 Rick Dorothy Sue Fidler Marla Gerdts Ron Givens Larry Goeschel Mark Hamilton Betty Harders Janelle Harnett Eugene Harris John Hastert Cindy Heinricks David Heiser Dwight Heiser Jeff Herbener Sophomores were always alert during classes. Pictured are Sue Fidler and Maggie Bechtold in the front row and the alert boys in the foreground are Kevin Smith, Gene Harris and John Arney. Mark Homes Mitzie Hoppe Tom Hrdlicka Jim Jackson Linda Jackson Juliann Jansa Biology class always seemed to be full of excitement. Days just flew by attending classes such as these. 87 Kurt Krug Steve Laudenback Steve Little Connie Lundgren Jeff Lynch Chris Maly Carol Maynard Linda Millett Diane Moline Roger Morton Brian Nichelson Keith Norenberg George Osborne Chris Pestal Clark Peterson Thunderbird workers Gayle Divis and Jean Cuda are very devoted to their work. 88 Wendall Pearson Prom Servers for the 1971 Junior-Senior Banquet were: Boys top to bottom: John Trutna, Steve Richardson, Jeff Herbener, Eugene Harris, Steve Little, and Tom Hrdlicka. Girls from top to bottom: Pat Barry, Jane Stewart, Jean Cuda, Sue Fidler, Betty Harders, and Connie Lund-gren. Not pictured are Linda Jackson, Vicki Volkart, John Arney, and Brian Nichelson. Jack Peetz Connie Radford Steve Richardson Roxane Robbins 1 o 89 Freshmen Have Many Debbie Anderson Kathy Auch Renee Barber Dick Barry Jean Barry Wendy Barry Doug Bordovsky Dave Brodahl Bob Bronson Terry Bullock Luann Caha John Cajka The Class of ’74 was welcomed to WHS with the Freshmen Mixer. Mr. Richard Schlager was the class sponsor for the years 1970 and 1971. During the year some of the teachers were asked for opinions of the Freshmen Class. A few of the comments follow: Mr. Ackermann: “In all the years I have been at WHS, this Freshmen Class is somewhat similar to all the rest, but maybe a shade better.” Mr. Schlager: “As a whole, this Freshmen Class is just average, but I have faith in them.” Mr. Johnson: “Very honestly, 1 think the Freshmen are very talented.” Mr. Graff: “These Freshmen show a keen interest in school, have respect for teachers and adults in general, seem to conduct themselves very well in nearly all school activities, and apparently have a good mathematical background.” Mrs. Sennett: “The Freshmen Class is very refresh- - _ � � ing. Miss Clark: “I like to teach Freshmen because they learn more readily than some of the other classes do.” Mr. Bucknell: “Very satisfactory.” The Freshmen placed 4th in the Homecoming decorations of 3rd floor. Scott Houfek was elected Class President, Craig Quick was elected Vice President, and Cindy Ockan-der was elected Secretary. Class representatives to the WHS Student Council were Doug Hass and Norm Lindgren. Ethel Carnicle Julie Chapman Odetta Christensen Tracy Christensen Kathy Dau Bill Douglas John Duncan Denny Edstrom Mike Filbrandt Curt Grieser Bruce Hageman Eunice Hall 90 Roads to Choose Susan Hansen Doug Hass Gail Hengen Larry Houfek Ed Hedlund Karen Heinrichs Scott Houfek Mark Jensen Sharon Jonas Gloria Kemerling Janis Kumpula Don Krumel Leanne Liliedahl Janie Lindau Norm Lindgren Penny Mathis Bobby Maynard Scott Miller Diane Monson Nathan Murray Jerry Nice Jayne Norenberg Cindy Ockander Lillie Osborne Some of the things Freshman Home Ec. I girls learned were neatness and tidiness while sewing, illustrated in the picture above. 91 92 Doug Osmera Freshman Class Officers: Scott Houfek, President; Cindy Ockander, Secretary Treasurer; Craig Quick, Vice-President. Freshman Student Council: Doug Hass, Norm Lindgren. Debbie Peterson Randy Porter Craig Quick Debbie Texel Debbie Richardson Randy Robbins Mindy Tillman Laurie Melaine Rohman Vermeline Rick Wagner Dondi Rouse Mike Ruzicka Mary and Susan aren’t catching flies, just watching a What was more fun than stuffing animals? (The stuffed animals basketball game. are the ones without hair.) 93 94 Farewell The puce of life quickens. Our lives expand to include others; a few special ones and some special places ---other ones and other places. But four years is a long time ---too long to completely forget. We look around and ask on graduation night —Where did it go? We worked, we goofed off —but for four years? Then we look the other way —into tomorrow. Suddenly we’re not so tall as we thought we were And not so smart. But we find that somehow We learned something at Wahoo High: something we wouldn’t have had without the teachers and administration, without our fellow students —a direction into that uncertain tomorrow. A decision for us to make to go this way or that is ours ---ours alone. Our future can never be so dark again Though the world, time, and us will change. There are many ways to go, more now than ever. Everyone should chose one way then move out as if your life depended on it .. . and it does! 95 Senior Activities BARSELL, DONALD HOWARD (Don) Chieftain Staff 4. BERGMAN, DIANN LYNN (Squirrel) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Pep Club Council-4; Pep Club Officer-4; Scholastic Club-4; Executive Council-1,2,3,4; Class Officer Sec.-2; Dramatics-2,3; Thunderbird Staff-4; Homecoming Candidate-4; Prom Server-2; Prom Candidate-4; Prom Queen-4; Science Club-1; Spanish Club-2,3; County Government Day-3. BEYER, CONNIE JEAN (Connie) Pep Club-2,3,4; Executive Council-3; Girl’s Glee-2; Chorus-2,3,4; Swing Choir-3; Madrigal-3,4; Dramatics-2,3,4;Creative Arts Club-2; Transfer from Guam-2. BOHATY, CHARLES ANTON (Charlie) Spanish Club-1; Football-1,2,4; Basketball-1; Wrestling-2; Track-1,2; W-Club-4. BOLLINGER, MARY FRANCES (Mitzi) Scholastic Club-4; Library Club-4; Dramatics-2; Thunderbird Staff-3; Chieftain Staff-3; Science Club-1; County Government Day-3. BOYLES, DEAN ROBERT (Whacko) Scholastic Club-2, 3,4; Executive Council-2; Chorus-4; Swing Choir-4; Vocal Small Group-4; State Clinic-4; Dramatics-1,4; Thunderbird Staff-3; Chieftain Staff-3; Spanish Club-2; Creative Arts Club-2. BULLOCK, MICHEAL V. (Mickey) Football-1,2; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Cross-Country-3,4; W-Club-4. BUTCHER, CHERYL KAYE (Butch) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Pep Club Council-3; Girl’s Glee-1,4; Chorus-1; Swing Choir-3; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2; Dramatics-3,4; Recorder Choir-4; Thunderbird Staff-4; Chieftain Staff-4; Warrioret-te-3; Drum Majorette-4. CHAPMAN, LINDA MARIE (Linda) Transfer from Prague-4. CHRISTENSEN, TERRI LEE (T.C.) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Scholastic Club-2,3,4; Executive Council-1,2; Swing Choir-3,4; Madrigal-3; Vocal Small Groups-3; Band-1,2,3,4; Instrumental-4; Pep Band-1,2; Stage Band-2,3,4; Dramatics-3, 4; Prom Server-2; Prom Candidate-4; Cheerleader-3,4; Science Club-1; Spanish Club-2,3; County Government Day-3. CHRISTENSON, MYRNA JANE (Myrna) Pep Club-1,2, 3,4; Scholastic Club-2,3,4; Executive Council-4; Chorus-4; Madrigal-3; Vocal Small Group-3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Instru-mental-3; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; State Clinic-3,4; Dramatics-2, 4; Spanish Club-2,3; Creative Arts Club-2. DUEY, GREGORY LAWRENCE (Greg) Executive Council-2; Chorus-4; Swing Choir-4; Vocal Small Group-4; Band-1,2,3,4; Instrumental-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Dramatics-3,4; Thunderbird Staff-4; Spanish Club-2,3; Key Club-2,3,4, Key Club Officer-4; Football-1,2,3; Basketball-1; Wrestling- 2; Golf-1,2,3,4; W-Club-3,4; County Government Day-3. DOUGLAS, STEVEN MICHEAL (Steve) Executive Council-1,3; Class Officer-1; Football-1,2; Baskctball-1,2,4; Golf-2; W-Club-4; County Government Day-3; Boys State-3. ER1CSON, LARRY E. (Larry) Chorus-4; Swing Choir-4; Madrigal-4; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-4; Stage Band-4; Dramatics-2,4; Thunderbird Staff-4; Homecoming Candidate-4; Chieftain Staff-4; Prom Server-2; Prom Candidate-4; Key Club-2,3,4; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1,2;Golf-1,2,3; W-Club-2,3,4; Student Council-4; Band Council-4. FLESSNER, ROBERT LYNN (Bob) FRAHM. SUSAN MARIE (Sue) Pep Club-4; Girl’s Glee-1,2,3; Chorus-3,4; Madrigal-3,4; Dramatics-3,4. FRENCH, JAMES EDWARD (Jim) Scholastic Club-2,3; Executive Council-1,3; Class Officer-1,3; Boy’s Glee-2; Cho-rus-2; Swing Choir-3,4; Vocal Small Group-3,4; Dramatics-2,3,4; Homecoming Candidate-4; Prom Server-2; Prom Candidate-4; Prom King-4; Key Club-2,3,4; Key Club Officer-4; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Track-1,2,3,4; W-Club-2,3,4; W-Club Officer-4; Student Council-1,3,4; Student Council Officer-3,4; County Government Day-3. GOESCHEL, JOHN (John) Boy’s Glee-3; Chorus-1,3; Dramatics-3; Chieftain StafM; Football-2. GODDING, GARY (Gary) Art Club-2. GRAFF, STEPHEN EARL (F.B.) Executive Council-1,2, 3,4; Class Officer-2,3; Dramatics-3,4; Speech Contest-4; Thunderbird StafM; Chieftain StafM; Prom Server-2; Art Club-2; Art Club Officer-2;Spanish Club-2; Football-1,2,3; Track-1; Sports Manager-2. HAGEMAN, RICHARD R. (Richard) Library Club-3,4; Chorus-4; Art Club-2,3. HALL, CLAUDIA CHRISTINE (Clyde) Pep Club-1,2,3, 4; Pep Club Council-1,2; Pep Club Officer-4; Scholastic Club-2; Executive Council-1,2,3,4; Class Officer-1,4; Girl’s Glee-1; Dramatics-2,3; Girls Golf-3,4; Warriorette-4; Art Club-2;Spanish Club-2; Student Council-4; County Government Day-3; Girls State-3; Betty Crocker Award-4. HAMMOND, RICHARD EARL (Dick) Dramatic-2; Speech Contest-4; Thunderbird StafM; Chieftain StafM; Football-1; Wrestling-2; Track-4. HARDERS, ROGER EUGENE (Clarence) Swing Choir-3; Vocal Small Group-3; Homecoming Candidate-4; Homecoming King-4; Prom Server-2; Spanish Club-2,3; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1; Wrestling-4; Track-1,2,3,4; W-Club-2, 3,4; W-Club Pres.-4; Student Council-3; County Government Day-3. 96 Senior Activities HASS, PAMELA RAE (Pam) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Pep Club Council-4; Executive Council-1,2,4; Girl’s Glee-1,2; Chorus-1,2; Dramatics-2,3; Thunderbird Staff-3,4; Homecoming Candidate-4; Homecoming Queen-4; Chieftain Staff-3; Prom Server-2; Cheerleader-2,3,4; Science Club-1; Spanish Club-2,3; County Government Day-3. HEDLUND, CHERYL SUE (Cheryl) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Pep Club Council-2; Scholastic Club-2,3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Speech Contest-4; Thunderbird Staff-4; Science Club-1; Spanish Club-2,3; Conference Band Clinic-4; Human Science Convention-3. HOLTORF, RANDALL JOE (Randy) Executive Coun-cil-1,2,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Science Club-1,2; Key Club-2,3,4; Key Club Officer-4; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Track-1,2,3; W-Club-3,4; Student Council-2. HOLTORF, ROMA E. (Roma) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Band-1, 2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Chieftain Staff-4. HRDL1CKA, DONNA LOUISE (Mouse) Pep Club-1,2,3; Executive Council-3; Girl’s Glee-1; Dramatics-2; Thunderbird Staff-3; Science Club-1. HUGHES, PATRICIA LOUISE (Pat) Pep Club-3; Library Club-2,3,4; Chorus-4; Dramatics-4; Thunderbird Staff-4; Chieftain Staff-3; Special Education Assistant-4. JELINEK, KENNETH GENE (Kenny) Library Club-2,3, 4; Library Club Officer-4; Art Club-2; Baskegball-1. JENSEN, BRADFORD KENNETH (Brad) Dramatics-2; Science Club-1,2; Spanish Club-2,3; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1,2,3,4; W-Club-2,3,4; Creative Arts Club-2. KEMERL1NG, BOB DEAN (Bob) Chieftain Staff-4. KERSTETTER, BRUCE A. (Bruce) Chieftain Staff, Transfer from David City. KNAPP, TERRY JOEL (Sparticus) Class Officer-2; Dramatics-3; Prom Server-2; Prom Candidate-4; Spanish Club-2,3,4; Key Club-2,3,4; Basketball-1; Track-2; Cross-Country-1; Sports Manager-2,3,4; W-Club-2,3,4; County Government Day-3. KNOX, SHARYL ANN (Knox) FHA Meinber-1,2; Pep Club-1,2,3; Girls Track-1,2; Spanish Club-2,3. KRAMER, LELYNN EDWARD (Big Red) Executive Council-3; Prom Server-2; Key Club-2,4; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Track-1,2,3,4; W-Club-2,3,4; Student Council-2,3. LATTIMER, KATHY ANN (Kathy) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Girls Glee-4; Dramatics-4; Spanish Club-2,3. LILLIE, DOUGLAS JAY (Doug) Chorus-1; Dramatics-3; Spanish Club-2,3; Track-2; Sports Manager-3; W-Club-3,4. LINDGREN, RUSSELL DALE (Russ) Football-1,2; Wrestling-1; Golf-1. LITTLE, LARRY JOHN (Larry) Scholastic Club-2,3,4; Executive Council-1,2,3,4; Class Officer-2,3; Chorus-4; Swing Choir-4; Band-1,2,3,4; Instrumental-1; Pep Band-1,3, 4; Stage Band-3,4; State Clinic-3,4; Dramatics-2,3,4; Speech Contest-3,4; Prom Server-2; Science Club-1; Spanish Club-2,3; Key Club-2,3,4; Key Club Officer-3,4; Football-1,2,3; Wrestling-1,2; Golf-1; Student Council-1; Creative Arts Club-2. LUDI, MICHELLE BARRY (Barry) Pep Club-1,2; Band-1,2; Pep Band-1,2; Dramatics-2; Thunderbird Staff-2,3,4; Co-Editor of Thunderbird-4;Chieftain Staff-3; Prom Server-2; Girls Golf-1; Girls Track-1,2; Majorette-1,2; Science Club-1,2; Spanish Club-2,3; Spanish Club Officer-3; County Government Day-3. LUNDGREN, SHERYL ANN (Sheryl) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Executive Council-1; Swing Choir-3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Instrumental-! ; Pep Band-1; Dramatics-2,3,4; Speech Contest-2,3; Prom Server-2; Prom Candidate-4; Cheerleader-2,3,4; Spanish Club-2. MALY, GAYLEN RAY (Maly Joe) Transfer from Neumann-4. MALY, RANDALL PAUL (Randy) Scholastic Club-3; Dramatics-2; Spanish Club-2,3; Cross Country-2; Golf-1,2. MATTSON, JUNE KATHLEEN (June) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Scholastic Club-4; Executive Council-1,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3; Stage Band-3,4; Recorder Choir-4; Dramatics-1,2,3; Thunderbird Staff-3,4; Co-Editor of Thunderbird-4; Chieftain Staff-3; Prom Candidate-4; Majorette-4; Warrioret-te-3; Human Science Convention-3; Band Council-4. MIKA, RICHARD GLEN (Rick) Library Club-4; Transferred from Garland, Texas-4. MILLER, RONALD ALLEN (Ronnie) Executive Council-3,4; Thunderbird Staff-4; Homecoming Candidate-4; Chieftain Staff-4; Prom Candidate-4; Spanish Club-2,3; Spanish Club Officer-3; Key Club-2,3,4; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1,2; Track-1,2,3,4; W-Club-2,3,4; Student Council-1. MORTON, THERESA LYNN (Terry) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Dramatics-1,2; Thunderbird Staff-4; Chieftain Staff-4; Girls Track-1,2. MUELLER, THOMAS CHRIS (Chris) Library Club-4; Chorus-4; Dramatics-2,4. N1CHELSON, LAURA KAY (Laurie) Pep Club-1,2; Girl’s Glee-1,3,4; Chorus-2,3,4; Swing Choir-3,4; Vocal Small 97 Group-3,4; Draniatics-2,3,4; Speech Contest-2,3; Thunder-bird Staff-3; Chieftain Staff-3; Art Club-2; Spanish Club-2,3. NOHA, TOM J. (Tom) Art Club-2;Spanish Club-2,3; Football-1,2,3; Basketball-1; Track-1,2; County Government Day-3. NOVAK, TEREASA ANN (Terri) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Girl’s Glee-1; Chorus-2,3,4; Madrigal-4; Vocal Small Group-3; Dramatics-2,3,4; Thunderbird Staff-4; Chieftain Staff-4; Girls Track-2; Girls State-3. OCKANDER, RONALD JAMES (Okie) Dramatics-3; Spanish Club-3; Basketball-1;Cross-Country-2;Golf-2. ODVODY, GARY FRED (Ed) Executive Council-3; Class Officer-4; Band-2,3,4; Stage Band-4; Thunderbird Staff-4; Chieftain Staff-4; Prom Candidate-4; Key Club-2,3, 4; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Track-2,4; W-Club-2,3,4. OTTO, LENORA MAY (Lenora) Pep Club-1,2,3; Library Club-3,4; Library Club Officer-4; Girl’s Glee-1,2,3; Chorus-1,2,3,4; Dramatics-2,3,4; Thunderbird Staff-3; Chieftain Staff-3. PEARSON, LOREN GLENN (Loren) Library Club-4; Art Club-2; Art Club Officer-2. SLAMA. NANCY ARLENE (Nancy) Pep Club-2,3; Executive Council-4; Thunderbird Staff-3; Chieftain Staff-3. SNYDER, DEBRA KAREN (Debbie) FHA Member-1; Library Club-1,2,3; Girl’s Glee-1,2,3;Chorus-3; SwingChoir-4; Vocal Small Group-3; Dramatics-2,3,4; Thunderbird Staff-3; Chieftain Staff-3; Art Club-1; SMITH, JEFFREY MICHAEL (George) Dramatics-3; Thunderbird Staff-4; Chieftain Staff-4; Spanish Club-2,3,4; Football-1; Track-1,2,3,4; Cross-Country-3,4; Sports Manager-3; W-Club-2,3,4; Creative Arts Club-2. STOGDILL, JOANNA JEAN (JoAnn) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Executive Council-1,2,3; Girl’s Glee-1,4; Chorus-1,2;Swing Choir-3; Band-1,2,4; Pep Band-1,2; Dramatics-2,3,4; Homecoming Candidate-4; Chieftain Staff-4; Prom Server-2;Prom Candidate-4; Girls Golf-1,2; Cheerleader-3,4; Science Club-2; Spanish Club-2,3; CountyGovernment Day-3. SUD1K, MARY ELIZABETH (Mary Beth) Pep Club-1,2, 3,4; Library Club-4; Library Club Officer-4; Executive Council-3,4; Class Officer-3; Chorus-1; Swing Choir-4; Madrigal-4; Band-1; Dramatics-3,4; Thunderbird Staff-4; Chieftain Staff-4; Student Council-4; County Government Day-3. SUTHERLAND. DEBRA LEE (Debbie) Library Club-4; Transfer from Wayne-4. SVARA, RICHARD FRANKLIN (Mex) Scholastic Club-2; Wrestling-4; W-Club-4. SVOBODA, DAVID LEE (Dave) Wrestling-3; Track-1,2, 3,4; Cross-Country-3,4; Sports Manager-2; W-Club-2,3,4; 98 Chess Club-3; Chess Club Officer-3. THEGE, PAUL E. (Paul) Dramatics-3; Prom Candidate-4; Football-4; W-Club-4; Student Council Officer-4; Transfer from Petaluma Senior High-4. POULSEN, REBECCA ANN (Becky) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Pep Club Council-4; Majorette-2,4; Feature Twirler-4. QUICK, RALPH WALLACE (Ralph) Chorus-1; Football-1; Basketball-1; Track-3,4; Cross-Country-3,4; W-Club-3,4. RADFORD. GARY LEE (Gary) Transfer from Lincoln-4. ROUSE, CONNIE JO (Rouse) Pep Club-1,2,3; Library Club-1,2; Girl’s Glee-1,2; Chorus-4; Dramatics-2,4; Chieftain Staff-3; Girls Track-1. SCHOLZ, KATHRYN KAY (Kathy) FHA Member-1,2; FHA Officer-2; Pep Club-2,3; Executive Council-4; Dramatics-3; Thunderbird Staff-3; Chieftain Staff-3. THORSTON, JOHN RUSSELL (John) Band-1,2,3: Pep Band-1,2; Spanish Club-2; Football-1,2,3,4; Wrestling-2,3; Track-1,2,3,4; W-Club-3,4; County Government Day-3. TRUTNA, CHARLES GEORGE (Chuck) Scholastic Club-4;Spanish Club-2,3,4; Football-2,3,4; Wrestling-1,2,3, 4; Track-1,2,3,4; W-Club-2,3,4. WAGEMANN, NANCY KAY (Nance) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Pep Club Council-3,4; Pep Club Officer-4; Executive Council-2; Girl’s Glee-1,4; Dramatics-2,4; Thunderbird Staff-4; Prom Server-2; Science Club-1; Spanish Club-2,3; Spanish Club Officer-2,3; County Government-2. WEDBERG, LINDA LOUISE (Linda) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Pep Club V. Pres.-3; Pep Club President-4; Executive Council-2,3; Girl’s Glee-4; Band-1,2; Pep Band-2; Dramatics-3,4; Homecoming Candidate-4: Prom Server-2; Prom Candidate-4; Spanish Club-3; Student Council-3,4; Student Council Officer-4. WELLS. JEAN1NE RAE (Jeanine) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Executive Council-3; Dramatics-2; Thunderbird Staff-3,4; Chieftain Staff-3; Spanish Club-2,3. WELLS, MAURINE KAY (Dumb Rita) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Dramatics-3; Thunderbird Staff-4; Chieftain Staff-4; Spanish Club-2,3; County Government Day-3. WOOLMAN, DENNIS HARRY (Boy Genius) Scholastic Club-3,4; Football-1; Track-2,3;Cross-Country-2,3. WRIGHT, DANNY DUANE (Worm) Spanish Club-2; Football-1,2,4; Basketball-1; Wrestling-2; Sports Manager-1; W-Club-4. YARMON, JANECE LOUISE (Annie) Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Pep Club Council-4; Pep Club Officer-4; Class Officer-Sec.-Tres.-4; Girl’s Glee-4; Dramatics-2,4; Thunderbird Staff-4; Chieftain Staff-4; Science Club-1; Spanish Club-2,3. ZAVODNY. DAVID LEE (Dave) Businesses Back W.H.S Debbie Richardson and Lillie Osborne look over some of the fine merchandise at J. C. Penney’s in Wahoo. Shelly Ludi and Dick Hammond add up some facts about buying your office needs at Ludi’s Office Outfitters in Wahoo. Max’s Drug Store can help you fill any of your pharmaceutical and every day needs. Vicki Volkart and Jack Peetz find Standard a station with quick and enjoyable service. 99 Terri Novak and Rick Walker find out that Wahoo Savings and Loan is the best place for your money. Jerry Nice and Bobby Maynard look over the fine selection of guns at Gambles in Wahoo. Ron and Bruce find the parts they need to fix their cars at Wahoo Auto Supply. Sherry Sherrets is one of the many W.H.S. girls who enjoys having her hair fixed at LeAnne’s Beauty Salon. 100 Jeanie Cuda, Roger Harders and Sharyl Knox are finding out how Platte Valley Foods manufacture their onion rings and other delicious food products. Fanners Co-op Gas and Oil provide JoAnn Stogdill and Gene Harris with service that is appreciated in Wahoo. Farmers Mutual Insurance Company has insurance for both city and farm property. Jim. Randy, Roma and Ron all agree that Fairview Cafe provides both great food and fun. Kramer’s Apco provides friendly service and skilled mechan- Juliann Jansa likes having her hair fixed at Vae’s Beauty ics to service your car completely. Shop. Doug Lillie shows John Goeschel some of the fast friendly services found at Marv’s Husky Service. Dan Wright and Gaylen Maly find out how Farmer’s Co-op Store provides many services to Wahoo. 102 TAR'S 'fJ CHECK THESE FEATURES: SHOCK ABSORBERS for positive control over all terrain (optional). TRULY THE YEAR AROUND FUNMOBILE Jetstar is designed and constructed to withstand the demands of year around abuse-snow or rough terrain. You don't wait for snow to have fun with this one. Anyone can change the Jetstar Snowmobile into an all-terrain vehicle by pulling the spring lock pins (no tools required) convert to wheels and back again in minutes. • COIL SPRINGS - compact - lightweight - dependable ... less maintenance. • HEAVY DUTY BOGGIE SYSTEM. Designed to take year-around punishment. JETSTAR-WITH THESE EXCITING FEATURES PUTS YOU AHEAD IN FUN AND COMPETITION Don’t get left out in the cold—get a Jetstar snowmobile. 103 Jeff Smith displays to David Jansa some excellent service at Wagner Tire-Safety Center. Linda Hartsook and Maggie Bechtol look over some of the new cars at Behlen Motors in Wahoo. Les Veskerna discovers that Conoco is the hottest brand going when you trade at Wahoo Oil Company. Manager Larry Olander shows WHS students Kathy Auch and Ron Piper that Safeway is the way to save”. 104 Many W.H.S. students find good food along with friendly service at Mr. J’s Dairy Sweet. Wendell Pearson and Daniel Kerstetter are learning that Don Cerny’s Body and Paint could be helpful in the future. Cheryl and Roma seem to be enjoying themselves at Bill and Iva’s Tavern. Maggie and Linda are finding out the advantage of Farm Bureau insurance. 105 Among the many household goods, Debbie Huey and Paula Poulsen look at a photo album at Coast to Coast. Cheryl Hedlund and Chris Maly look over this new car at Anderson Auto. Linda Wedberg picks up her dry cleaning at Modern Cleaners, where she receives fast and friendly service. Karen and Cindy Heinrichs enjoy making pizza at Sportsman’s Bar in Wahoo. 106 Newly remodeled Wahoo State Bank offers any customer speedy service in a friendly and efficient manner. Patrons Wahoo Locker Plant Wigwam Cafe Wahoo, Nebraska Downtown in Wahoo Texel Inc. First National Bank Wahoo, Nebraska A Full Service Bank Green Acre Animal Clinic Hoppe Paint Company Drs. Hedlund Little Wahoo, Nebraska Novy Implements Thege Real Estate John Deere—New Holland Sales Service Wahoo, Nebraska Kaar Sheet Metal Roofing Kolterman’s 253 East 6th Ben Franklin Store 0. K. Meat Market M M Auto Parts Beranek Brothers Les Munns Christensen’s Drug Dr. Gary W. Edgar 520 North Linden Dentist 107 Pearson Larson, Inc. Plumbing, Heating Air Conditioning Frank Dorothy’s Liquor 512 N. Broadway Drs. J. R. R. C. Swanson Osteopathic Physician Wahoo Metal 130 West 4th Drs. Houfek Houfek 530 N. Broadway Virgil Implement Co., Oliver Ford Wahoo, Nebraska Bronson Agency 523 North Linden Wheelers Wahoo, Nebraska Jordon Plumbing Heating 511 North Linden Jo’s Beauty Shop First National Bank Building B M Conoco 745 Chestnut Cengas Central Telephone Utilities Corp. Johnson Erickson Eng., Co. P.O. Box 507 Wahoo Fullerton Lumber Company Wahoo, Nebraska Economy Grocery Clarence Clara Boesel Zimmermann Service Station Tires, Lubes Batteries Suzy’s Place Wahoo, Nebraska Dairy Queen Sundaes—Malts—Shakes—Sandwiches Wahoo Furniture Company Quality for Less Carl Anderson Wahoo, Nebraska Pantorium Cleaners 223 East 7th Reeds Rexal Drug Store Downtown Wahoo “Jiggs” Grieser State Farm Insurance Breuning Rendering Works Breuning Brothers Burmeister Agency Wahoo, Nebraska Economy Housing Wahoo, Nebraska 108 Shopping at Lindley’s Clothing Store will help any boy find his clothing needs. These W.H.S. students-plus one, find out the many cars at Western Motors in Wahoo. 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