Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1974 volume:

Faces Hidden memories returned to life by Faces remembered. You are your own individual and I am mine. You have your own way of expressing yourself and I have mine. We all have faces, but you have yours and I have mine. You are the only person who can show the way you feel. You remember the pa$t— 5 good or bad. Faces remind us -They show us how people achieve their goals—-proud or shameful happy or sad Emotions show, in your face in your own way Fragments of memories forgotten by our minds — remembered by our Faces. THUNDERBIRD 74 WAHOO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL, WAHOO, NEBRASKA Senior girls show their spirit with a fifties day skit as they try to boost the team to victory. These faces, in study hall, add to the spirit of homecoming. Mrs. Karen Johnson's English class concentrates as they attempt to think of ideas for poems. Faces of Judging by the expression on Reg's face, we must have won. Student Life 5 Academics 29 Classes 41 On stage Mel's face trays E Mrs. Johnson assumed junior-senior English class duties after Miss Diane Nesler resigned. WHS Distractions cause Barb to look up from Susan. Scott. Julie, and Bob pose for a picture, but h©r Judies. something catches their eye - streakers, maybe? Jane and Gail display the favorite pastime of WHS students - goofing off. Craig's face shows determination as he runs toward the finish line. 3 Sports Music 61 85 Mrs. Rhonda Carritt, Tim, and Dave sample the cinnamon rolls they made in their bachelor living class. Instead of decorating the gym. pep club girls take time out to crown Mel. These pep club girls don't seem to have their minds on the wrestling match. ■4 STUDENT LIFE Early Homecoming rushes preparations “Hurry was the key word for Homecoming as the date fell on the second game. Sept. 21. The week was filled with spirit raising projects and decoration parties. Problems plagued the pep club the last day. The help of teachers and parents saved the pep clubbers from their dilemmas as they built decoration frames, delivered paper and arranged for a platform to protect the street from the fire. All was not work during Homecoming. The downtown pep rally was highlighted by the explosive dummy. At halftime of the game, it was announced that the Senior’s “Cartoon-land had won the floor decoration contest. Students and parents gathered in the gym to dance and watch the coronation in “Fantasyland . At 10:30 the 73’ royalty. Eunice Hall and Dave Johnson, were crowned. Music by ‘Iron Horse' and students with dates fill the gym before the coronation. Approximately 200 students attended the dance. Homecoming royalty for 1973 are: Odetta Christensen. Wendy Barry. First Attendant Tracy Christensen. Queen Eunice Hall. King Dave Johnson. First Attendant Dave Brodahl. Bob Bronson, and Curt Orieser. Co-Captains Bob Bronson and Scott Houfek ignite the dummy at the traditional downtown pep rally and parade. Mr. Football (Shelli Kolterman) waits for a pass from Quarterback Rick Wagner. In an effort to promote Homecoming spirit, Juniors Mariechen Stuart, LeAnne Holtorf, and Debbie Gloria Kemerling. Pat Harris, and Susan Christensen work on their floor decorations. Hansen add final touches to the Fantasyland rainbow. 7 Fifties Day apparel graces the halls of WHS as the school anticipates going to state. Pep club members Pam Hageman, Jacy Bern, and Rhonda Hass cheer their team to victory. 8 Everyone tries to participate on dress-up days. Here Kathy Auch. Paula Anderson, and Jolene Ce- jka symbolize plowing under the opposing team on Farmer Day. Pep club boosts spirit throughout year Sophomores display their acting ability as they perform a skit to help boost spirit prior to a game. Pep club worked to raise the school spirit throughout the year. Putting up posters and distributing booster buttons were some of the weekly activities. Each class took their turn to write and perform an original skit for the weekly pep rally. Later in the year dress-up days such as farmer day. ’48 day. and sock day took the place of rallies. Pep club also organized various school activities including the week long Homecoming festivities. The money-making project of the year was the faculty basketball game on March 25. PEP CLUB MEMBERS: Seniors: D. Anderson. K. Auch. W. Barry. L. Caha. E. Carnicle. O. Christensen. T. Christensen. K. Dau. E. Hall. S. Hansen. G. Hengen. G. Kemerling. L. Liliedahl. J. Lindau, D. Monson. J. Norenberg. L. Osborne. D. Peterson. D. Richardson. M. Rohman. M. Tillman. L. Vermeline. Juniors: C. Anderson. S. Beaman. J. Bern. C. Blankenbeckler. K. Bonow. D. Christensen. A. Graff. R. Hass. L. Holtorf. S. Hrdlicka. S. Jordan. R. Knapp. S. Kolterman. P. Lindley. J. Lustgraaf. M. Lynch. C. Olson. S. Reynolds. B. Ruzicka. M. Speichinger. G. Snyder. N. Stewart. M. Stuart. L. Torrens. Sophomores: P. Caha. P. Hageman. M. Hajek. M. Hansen. A. Houfek. C. Jansen. M. Kemerling. K. Koranda. V. Kreizel. M. Lattimer, D. Laudenback. B. Lindgren. J. Miller. D. Peterson. K. Piper. K. Pokorny. J. Schinker. L. Syverson. C. Vermeline. Freshmen: S. Albert. L. Anderson. D. Barry. D. Flanagan. K. Hajek. K. Hengen. L. Holtorf. J. Jordan. C. Lundgren. K. Pearson. R. Robbins. C. Spiechinger, D. Swanson. B. Thege. N. Yarmon. 9 Cheerleaders - team behind the team WHS cheerleaders showed enthusiasm and spirit by conducting rallies and leading the pep club at all games. Three squads of cheerleaders were chosen for the first time at WHS. In addition to varsity and reserve cheerleaders, four girls were picked to handle the duties at wrestling matches. This helped relieve the pressure during the hectic winter months. The fourteen girls tried new “boosters ’ throughout the year. Ideas included boot and warrior day as well as new cheers and chants. Practicing takes a lot of time for varsity cheerleaders. Odetta Christensen. Anne Graff, Debbie Christensen. Tracy Christensen. Wendy Barry, and Susan Hansen. Debbie Laudenback. Nancy Stewart. Rhonda Hass, and Patti Lindley lead the pep club in “Extra Special Team during a reserve game. Reserve cheerleaders perform their '’Dynamo' cheer during a weekly rally The six varsity cheerleaders cheer the basketball team on to a 3rd place finish at the Capitol Conference tournament. Linda Torrens. Lillie Osborne. Mary Lynch, and LuAnn Caha practice the wrestling victory cheer as Wahoo's first wrestling cheer squad. Varsity cheerleaders Debbie Christensen and Wendy Barry lead chants. Anne Graff cheers the Warriors on to victory the 2nd night of play-offs. 1 1 Kathy Dau works on her layout plan, one of the first steps in annual production. Sophomores. Barb Lindgren and Cindy Jansen size and crop girls’ basketball pictures to fit their layout plan. Thunderbird becomes a class project The 1974 “Thunderbird” and “Chieftain” were produced by journalism classes this year. The journalism department was extended and thus two courses were offered under the supervision of Mrs. Carol Duncan. Students majored in either annual or newspaper production, but all learned the skills of both. Various skills learned included headline writing, page layout, copy writing, and photography. The “Chieftain” was published approximately once a month by 3rd period students. The major publication of the year was the “Thunder-bird , however. “Faces was chosen as the theme for the yearbook by the 2nd period staff. A major part of the theme was the photography. Students, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, shared the photography duties. Students in both classes helped with the huge task of organizing and producing the annual. A special touch was added to the memory book by Mr. Jack Miller, WHS art teacher. He designed and drew the cover to correspond with the theme. Bruce Kuenning, Bob Nelson, and Mark Simmerman work on copy for the sports section of the ••Chieftain. Cindy Woita writes headlines for the next issue of the “Chieftain.” Rochelle and Roxane Larsen type and bird.” proofread finished copy for the class section of the ‘Thunder- Terry Bullock. Chris Sagert, Bob Bronson, and Rick Wagner cooperate to complete the sports section of the 1974 ‘Thunderbird. Council officers make plans for the spring volleyball tournament. Student council memebers discuss one of their various activities during an early morning meeting. Student council accomplishes many tasks Wahoo’s student council fulfilled numerous goals during the 1973-74 school year. They held various social activities for students including the freshman mixer, a Christmas party, a spring dance, and a volleyball tournament. On Halloween they held a party for SCOMR students at the Presbyterian church. Following the passing of the new school bond issue, the Council traveled to Omaha Northwest. While there they attended a Council meeting and looked for ideas for the new building. Council president Scott Houfek entertains a small student at the SCOMR School 14 Club honors scholastic ability in 1974 Senior scholastic club members take an active role in the academic subject. Here several are participating in a discussion during Physics class. Scholastic club, an honorary WHS organization, consisted of seniors, juniors, and sophomores. To become a member of scholastic club each student had to achieve a 3.5 grade point average. This average had to be accomplished during the spring sememster of 1973 and the fall semester of 1973-74. Scholastic club held no meetings and elected no officers, yet 47 students claimed membership. All new members of the club received a gold pin. Members from the years before received an additional bar. Senior members attended a luncheon in their honor on March 5 held by the Wahoo Lions Club. Members include: C. Anderson. K. Auch. W. Barry. L. Caha. J. Cejka. O. Christensen. T. Christensen. M. Eichmeier. P. Hageman. E. Hedlund. G. Hengen. A. Houfek, S. Houfek. M. Jensen. S. Jonas. G. Kemerling. D. Klink. S. Kolter-man. V. Kreizel. J. Lindau. B. Lindgren. R. Lindholm. J. Lustgraff. D. Monson, C. Olson, L. Pearson. K. Piper. C. Quick. D. Richardson. M. Richardson. M. Rohman. J. Schinker, J. Shepherd. M. Speichinger. V. Snyder. N. Stewart. M. Stuart. W. Svoboda. N. Thompson. S. Thompson. C. Vermeline. L. Veskrna. Not pictured: D. Anderson. E. Carni-cle. S. Hansen. J. Norenberg. M. Tillman. 15 Before dress rehearsal, Director Cathy Bull exper-ments with make-up for Paula Anderson. Melaine Rohman and Jolene Cejka have a good laugh making fun of LeAnne Holtorfs date to Prom. Scott Houfek. who always wears knickers. Two crew members. Chris Sagert and Kim Pearson, handle the curtains and help with the props for the performance. 16 Odetta Christensen is shocked when her brothers. Rick Wagner and Chuck Hoppe, accuse her idolized sister LeAnne Holtorf of needing more muscles. Comical play chosen as fall production We Shook the Family Tree’ was a family comedy centered around a girl who wanted to go to Prom. The roles were chosen early in October by Director Cathy Bull. LeAnne Holtorf played the lead as Hildegard. Her family included Ed Hedlund and Paula Anderson, as her parents, and Odetta Christensen. Rick Wagner, and Chuck Hoppe as her sister and brothers. Freddie Shermer, Hildegard’s date, was played by Scott Houfek. and his parents by Randy Porter and Jayne Norenberg. Friends and other characters in the cast included Diane Monson as Paige, Melaine Rohman as Ellie May. and Jolene Cejka as Jill. Mrs. Beverly Hudson and Miss Bull worked with the cast and crew to produce the play and presented it to the public on November 29th and 30th. Displeased by the escapades performed by their employee's daughter. Randy Porter and Jayne Norenberg demand amends be made. A group of speech team members gather in Coach Beverly Hudson’s room to receive instructions and throat lozenges. Speech team Speech team traveled to two contests this year and sent one entry to the state contest at Kearney. At Conference, the team came home with a very close fifth place finish. Debbie Anderson and the members of the Oral Interpretation of Drama all received superiors for their presentations. Wahoo met Class A and B schools at the district contest. Bran-dol Marshall received the only superior of the day with his Original Public Address. This rating allowed him to go to State where he received an excellent on his speech entitled, “A Plea for Justice. ’ Mrs. Beverly Hudson, WHS speech teacher, directed the speech team. Members of the team were: D. Anderson. J. Cejka. O. Christensen, G. Hengen, L. Holtorf, C. Hoppe, S. Houfek, R. Knapp. B. Marshall, D. Monson, J. Norenberg, M. Rohman. Debbie Anderson and Brandol Marshall examine a visual aid used during Debbie's speech which was entitled “Understanding Sleep. 18 Jayne Norenberg. Gail Hengen. Odetta Christensen, and Melanie Rohman go over their parts in cuttings from The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.” places fifth at conference Mini-courses bring break for students Fifth period sophomores become excited about the upcoming mini-courses as they register for classes. Monotony of regular school days was broken as WHS students engaged in a seven day reprieve at the end of April. For the second year in a row mini-courses were incorporated into the curriculum at WHS. The advantage of being held in the spring enabled many more classes to take place outside. Courses such as softball, archery, and bicycling, which had not been previously offered, were held in 1974 because of the ideal weather conditions. With help from many community experts, more classes were offered with better qualified teachers in the various fields. According to Counselor Jim Carlson, the most important objective of mini-courses was to provide a unique learning experience. The Thunderbird photographer startles Mark Mrs. Lois Smith, instructor of wood refinishing, finds time to help a student with his project. Volkart at work refinishing his gun. 19 Mrs. LeAnne DeCoste demonstrate, proper Nancy Stewart. Anne Graff, and Sim Reynolds experience new cookin techniques in Gourmet Cook hair grooming. Crocheting granny squares requires Kerri Piper's total concentration. Community assistance, provided by Mr. Joe Vasa, proves helpful to Tim Bern as he learns the art of photo processing. Knowledge learned in girls' auto mechanics class enables Denise Klink to check the oil in her car. Randy Porter learns techniques in pool class which will lead to a win. Students demonstrate mini-course skills Pat Machovec and Mr. Larry Anker prepare to shoot Pat’s rocket. Senior girls. Melanie Rohm an. Gloria Kemerling, and Eunice Hall work on plaster models in the sculpturing class. 21 Spanish Club officers gather for a short meeting. The officers for 1974. Brandol Marshall, Ethel Barb Lindgren tries her luck at breaking a Carnicle. Cheryl Blankenbockler. Mindy Tillman, and Debbie Anderson discuss plans for the up- pinata open at the annual Christmas party. coming meeting. Pinata party provides fun for everyone Spanish Club was filled with fun and excitement this year. The most exciting event took place during the Christmas season. Making gaily colored pinatas for the holiday party was the task members undertook. They also journeyed out on a posada, which is the re-enactment of Joseph and Mary on Christmas Eve. Spanish club wouldn’t be complete without an evening out, dining in a Mexican restaurant. Mrs. Beverly Hudson, sponsor, planned the outing which was taken in the spring. While enjoying tacos and Mexican hot chocolate. Leanne Liliedahl. Debbie Anderson, and Larry Pearson are unaware that their picture is taken. ‘74’ FHA organizes numerous projects Despite the decrease in membership this year, FHA managed to complete a number of projects. FHA family night was held early in the fall for the parents of the members. Other social activities included a bowling pizza party for old and new members and a Christmas party gift exchange. The community also benefited from FHA projects. The girls donated $100 to the Wahoo Community Chest. They raised the money by selling Christmas ornaments and household products. A “goodies” raffle was also held during the halftime of a home basketball game. The money raised by the project enabled the FHA girls to have an evening out. Mrs. Rhonda Carritt completed her second year of sponsoring FHA this year. She encouraged projects and sponsored group events. FHA members. Debbie Peterson. Cindy Larsen and Delayne Peterson announce the ‘goodies” raffle winners at halftime during a basketball game. FHA girls meet in the Home Economics kitchen to turn in their orders after their selling campaign. Faculty honors students for achievement Honoring: achievements in the academics, fine arts, and sports fields was the purpose of this year’s Awards Night. Awards Night, which was a combination of the Honors Convocation and the annual Sports Banquet, was set up to honor all achievements on an equal basis. It was held at 7:30 p.m. on May 15, 1974. Special awards were presented by the head of each department to the student he felt had shown the most interest and achieved the highest accomplishments in that subject area. Additional awards were given to students in the areas of sports, art, dramatics, and music. Mr. Arven Reynolds served as the master of ceremonies and Mr. Howard Pearson. Vice President of the Board of Education, gave the closing remarks. Ice cream sundaes were served to all following the program. Track girls receive their letters for the 1974 track season during the athletic section of Awards Night. After the presentation of awards, students and guests flock to the refreshment tables for their ice cream sundaes. Mr. Arven Reynolds, guest emcee, speaks of the merits of a school career. 1974 W” Club members. Back row: B. Kuonning. V. Snyder, D. Linquist, S. Buchanan. T. Volkart. M. Kumpula. Fifth row: S. Thompson, M. Ruzicka. J. Swobada, D. Johnson. N. Thompson. Fourth row: P. Harris. B. Virgl. P. Machovec, L. Veskrna, B. Dau. C. Quick. Third row: R. An- dresen. G. Osborne. B. Nelson, C. Sagert. J. Lindley. W. Kramer. Second row: D. Akerson. I. Hrdlicka. M. Poulsen, G. Abbott, C. Rezac. B. Nordstrom. Front row: D. Johnson, R. Wagner. M. Zimmerman, B. Bronson. J. Nice. B. Lierman. “W” club promotes Wahoo athletics Promoting sports through the “W” Club wrestling and cross country invitationals was the main objective of this year’s “W” Club. Club members successfully conducted these two sports activities under the direction of Sponsor Barry Miller. Running the concessions stand, scoring, timing, taking admission, as well as participating in the events were some of the tasks performed by club members. Approximately 67 boys lettered this year making them eligible to be ‘W” club members. Sponsor Barry Miller lines up committes and workers for the upcoming “W Club Wrestling Invitational. 25 Hawaiian decorations brighten 74 prom Leis. tropical flowers, and hula girls set the mood for the 1974 Prom. The evening of May 3rd started with a candle lit banquet at the Presbyterian church. Featured at the banquet were the servers' skit, Superintendent Willard Hunzeker's speech, and Junior President Dale Akerson’s announcement of the King and Queen candidates. Following the banquet, students danced in the WHS gym to music by “Straight.” The juniors, sponsored by Mrs. Kathryn Hansson and Mrs. Jocelyn Strom berg, put in several evenings of work to give the gym that special Prom” look. The grass hut, palm trees, and Tiki God all accented the Hawaiian theme. The evening came to a close with Bob Bronson and Tracy Christensen crowned the 1974 Prom King and Queen. Servers for the banquet: Back row: W. Kramer. J. Lindley. J. Oivis, B. Marshall. B. Kuenning, N. Thompson. J. Little. Front row: B. Lindgren. D. Laudenback. C. Jansen. K. Piper. C. Vermeline. A. Houfok. M. Kemerling, P. Caha Not pictured: M. Hudkins. Adorned with leis, the Juniors and their honored guests feast on ham and baked potatoes. Mike Hudkins and Andrea Houfek serve the main course. WHS Prom Candidates for 1974: Susan Hansen. Gloria Kemerling, Odetta Christensen. Queen Tracy Christensen. King Bob Bronson. Chris Sagert. Curt Grieser. and Dave Brodahl. Straight , a seven-piece combo, performs while juniors and seniors and their dates dance in the Hawaiian atmosphere. 27 Art club takes various tours during year Money raising and field trips were the two main projects WHS art club worked on during the 1973-74 school year. During Christmas vacation the members raised money by painting the inside of a house. This money was spent on field trips which were the highlight of the year. The club members visited the Old Market, the Joselyn Art Gallery, and the Artist Guild, all in Omaha. They also toured the Hay Market Gallery in Lincoln. Art club members were: P. Anderson, D. Edstrom, D. Klink, J. Little, S. Miller, and J. Shepherd. Art club members. Scott Miller and Denny Edstrom. and Sponsor Jack Miller take a break after processing pictures in the dark room. 28 Julie Shepherd works on her copper plate etching, a form of art work investigated by more advanced art students. 29 ACADEMICS Administration passes new school issue WHS school board for 1973-74 had a very productive year. Topping the list of their accomplishments was the passing of a new school bond issue. Superintendent Willard Hunzeker spent the year planning for the new junior-senior school. He visited with architects, engineers, and other school personnel to attempt to build a school as perfect as possible. Mid-term graduation, a subject talked about for years, was passed by the board in the spring effective for the 1975 graduating class. Principal Ron Hulse not only helped with plans for the new building, mini-course organization, and class schedules but also kept up with his regular duties as disciplinarian and adviser for students. School Board. Back row: Mr. Ken Christensen. Mr. Willard Hunzeker. Mr. Howard Pearson. Mr. Don Brodahl. Mr. Bob Cook. Front row: Mr. Gene Piper. Mrs. Burton Johnson. Mrs. Dorothy Blair. Superintendent Willard Hunzeker and his secretary Mrs. Arlene Yarmon check expenditures for Secretary Darlene Jordan and Principal Ron the school year. Hulse work on a student announcement. Counselor Jim Carlson confers with Jackie Jordan and LaVonne Holtorf during careers class held second semester for freshmen. Mrs. Delores Benson. Special Education teacher, helps Gary Kremlacek finish an assignment. Special attention goes to WHS students Head librarian. Mrs. Kathryn Hansson. sorts and orders books as well as being available to help students with research projects. Three persons were available especially for special aid to the students. Mr. Jim Carlson served as guidance counselor advising students and instructing them in planning vocations. He taught careers class which was introduced during the second semester. Mrs. Delores Benson taught the special education class aided by student teacher Miss Mary Butler. The freshmen and sophomore students were taught practical, everyday things. Mrs. Benson helped students study for their driver's exam as they became old enough. Mrs. Kathryn Hansson was head librarian again this year. Her duties consisted of ordering and sorting books as well as instructing students on the use of library facilities. During parent-teacher conferences. Mrs. Karen Johnson and Mrs. Beverly Hudson grade senior compositions. Freshman English teacher Mr. Bruce Klemme teaches his classes in ••Warrior style. Films and individual study add to classes Wahoo's English instructors attempted to spark reading interest and to increase all English skills. Mrs. Carol Duncan and Mr. Bruce Klemme taught the required sophomore and freshmen classes. Mrs. Duncan also instructed two Journalism classes. Miss Diane Nesler resigned early in the year and Mrs. Karen Johnson stepped in and led the junior and senior classes. The nine-week study of film development was the highlight of the elective Senior class. In addition to Spanish, Mrs. Beverly Hudson handled speech and selective senior English classes. She taught drama and composition. Mrs. Lois Smith worked with students requiring special aid with reading skills. Her program was set up so that each individual received help with his particular problem. Reading teacher Mrs. Lois Smith and journalism instructor Mrs. Carol Duncan take a break during a busy school day to have a cup of coffee. 32 Discussions provide learning opportunities Mr. Joe Weyand and his class discuss one of the three societies studied in the new humanities course offered this year. Two instructors made up the social sciences department this year. Mr. Joe Weyand and Mr. Bill Fjetland. These men taught a variety of subjects concerning the many facets of social science. Mr. Fjetland taught the traditional history classes. This included World History and American History. In these classes, students did a lot of research in the form of term papers and other reports. They also viewed pertinent films and videotaped programs throughout the year. Mr. Weyand led a wide variety of classes, including Modern Problems, urban geography, sociology, psychology, humanities, and opposing views. He offered numerous subjects in each course to allow students to find where their interests lay. Reading and grading papers, one of the most time consuming duties of Mr. Joe Weyand. keeps him busy during his free time in the lounge. Mr. Bill Fjetland uses visual aids to make his social studies class more informative. 33 Teachers guide students for future life Mrs. Rhonda Carritt. Mr. Barry Miller and Mr. Larry Anker taught their students general fundamentals which are a necessity in every day life. Mrs. Carritt instructed sewing and food classes for the girls. She also tried to prepare the guys for their single life in the outside world through Bachelor Living. Mr. Miller was busy through out the year as he had four woodworking classes and a physical education class. Mr. Anker was greatly appreciated when he relieved the threat of not having advanced shop classes at WHS. He accepted the duties in September and taught junior and senior students electronics and mechanics. The senior boys big project first semester was the assembly of a complete car engine. Home economics teacher Mrs. Rhonda Carritt busies herself finishing grades for the semester. Shop teacher Mr. Larry Anker and junior student Craig Marshall rebuild an engine during Junior shop class. Mr. Barry Miller times at a cross country meet after his regular school day. 34 Individual help is one of the most important aids given to the art students by Mr. Jack Miller. Keryl Jelinek is getting assistance on one of her projects. Art students climb to success at WHS Awareness of technique and a little bit of respect for art were the goals set by Mr. Jack Miller for his art students. Accomplishing both of these goals was Freshman John Amman. whose art piece won the National Scholastic Show and then went on to New York’s national finals to represent Nebraska. Music teachers, Mr. Boyd Bacon and Mr. Don Johnson, not only worked during the school day but also before school, over their noon hour, after school, and even during evening hours. The extra work was definitely worth while as the number of superior ratings earned at contest proved. 35 Music instructors. Mr. Boyd Bacon and Mr. Don Johnson, take time out from their busy schedule to visit in the music office. Mr. Dick Schlager delivers instructions to his bookkeeping class. Senior Jayne Norenberg and shorthand teacher. Mrs. Jocelyn Stromberg discuss an error on Jayne's paper. New teacher expands business program Mrs. Jocelyn Stromberg, Mr. Dick Schlager. and Mr. Clyde Childers taught vocational and commercial arts classes to prepare students for office fields. Mrs. Stromberg provided an interesting variety of learning experiences for her double-period office practice class. They engaged in various simulated activities such as telephone etiquette and filing. Mr. Schlager introduced many Wahoo students to bookkeeping, typing, and accounting skills. Mr. Childers started the first diversified occupations course in WHS. DO was arranged so that a student had four classes in the morning and was employed in the afternoon. He supervised the students in their work situation. According to Mr. Childers, the main goal of the class was to provide students with a positive outlook on life. Senior Ed Ballard and Mr. Clyde Childers discuss the continuation of Ed's job after he graduates from Wahoo High. 36 Math courses cover various interests Sharing math teaching duties at Wahoo, Mr. Burl Graff and Mr. Doug McCullers, offered six separate math courses for students. Math courses ranged from the practical courses to college preparatory classes. Mr. Graff taught algebra, geometry, and the advanced math classes. At mid-term he handed over the advanced math class to Mr. McCullers in exchange for one general math class. Mr. McCullers introduced individual math packets to his freshmen. Mr. McCullers also taught Algebra II and applied math. During parent-teacher conferences Mr. Burl Groff informs a parent about her child's progress in math. Sophomore geometry students make a jaunt outside to check elevations with Instructor Burl Graff. Mr. Doug McCullers lectures to his Algebra II students. 37 Many varied studies in science classes In addition to being cross country coach. Mr. Don Wright taught biology, physiology and one of the general science classes. Mr. Wright held the pupils’ interest through the use of films and labs. Students dissected and observed the organs of several animal species in biology. Second semester, botany was started. Although the enrollment was small, student enthusiasm remained high. Mr. Jared Ketner taught general science, chemistry, and physics. Mr. Ketner’s classes were all under the individualized study program. At the end of the year Physics’ students conducted a special lab in changing liquids to solids. They prepared home made ice cream in several flavors! Sophomore Julie Miller chats with Mr. Jared Ketner between classes at Mr. Ketner’s regular post. LaVonne Holtorf and Jackie Jordan receive help with a problem in general science from instructor Mr. Don Wright. Mr. Don Wright lectures on the circulatory system during biology class. 38 Mr. Jim Sutherland. P.E. teacher and Athletic Director for Wahoo. schedules events for the up- Miss Sarah Van Duzer teaches all the girls’ P E. coming season. classes. Three teachers share P.E. class duties Taking charge of the school’s P.E. program this year were Miss Sarah Van Duzer. Mr. Jim Sutherland, and Mr. Barry Miller. Modern dancing, basketball, softball, tumbling, and the balance beam were a few of the activities Miss Van Duzer’s girls participated in during the year. Mr. Sutherland, in charge of the freshmen, and Mr. Miller, in charge of the advanced class, shared the responsibility of the boys’ P.E. classes this year. The freshmen boys’ class participated in warball, softball, and basketball as well as physical fitness training. The advanced class was quite large so the boys engaged in team sports most of the year. Freshmen boys Mark Lindgren. Andy Chapman, and Rick Barth work on the weight machine to improve their physical fitness. 39 Aides and janitors help in school duties Cleaning the halls, mowing the lawns, and unlocking end locking the building were some of the duties of the Wahoo janitors. Three men shared the duties. Mr. Ed Lear. Mr. Ben Judd, and Mr. Joe Louka. The men not only worked during the day. but were on hand for all school events. Three other people who contributed much to the smooth running of the school were the aides. Mrs. Elly Sagert and Mrs. Carol Jasa typed for the teachers and helped out in the office. Mrs. Faith Smith assisted in the library. She also punched lunch tickets. Janitor Ben Judd sweeps the hall while Head Janitor Ed Lear heads for the store room to get supplies. Librarian aide. Mrs. Faith Smith, helps Bob Virgl find library materials. Teacher aides. Mrs. Carol Jasa and Mrs. Elly Sagert. work in the office typing and running off tests for the teachers. 4 1 DEBBIE ANDERSON JEAN BARRY MANUEL BRAZIL DAVID BRODAHL Diane Monson. Dave Johnson, and Janie Lindau find time to get together to discuss recent news and happenings. 42 Seniors enjoy their last year at WHS Seniors of 1974 walked the halls of WHS for the last time as a class. As the four years of high school wound to a close, senior involvement in school life was apparent. They had parts in school plays, sports, skip day, tests for future schooling, committees, and of course, the preparations for their graduation. Diversified Occupational Program brought a new dimension to school for the class as they had the opportunity for new jobs with credits toward graduation. The last year for the seniors was spent looking forward to the future. Seniors not pictured in this section included Bobby Maynard and Penny Mathis. The new senior course, Opposing Views, offered second semester by Mr. Joe Weyand causes Craig Quick, Dennis Edstrom, and Randy Robbins to ponder the validity of news reporting. ROBERT BRONSON ETHEL CARNICLE TERRY BULLOCK JOLENE CEJKA LuANN CAHA JOHN CAJKA JULIE CHAPMAN ODETTA CHRISTENSEN 43 BILL DOUGLAS CURTGRIESER DENNIS EDSTROM BRUCE HAGEMAN TRACY CHRISTENSEN MARCIA DIVIS SHAWN FAREY CINDY HALL KATHY DAU ROMONA DIVIS MICHAEL FILBRANDT EUNICE HALL 44 Seniors eager for final step KAREN HEINRICHS MARK JENSEN DAVID JOHNSON SHARON JONAS 45 irimirlfr Seniors spend Can you imagine Craig Quick hearing no evil . Scott Houfek seeing no evil , and Bob Bronson speaking no evil ? GLORIA KEMERLING STEVEN KORANDA JANIS KUMPULA ROXANE LARSEN DENISE KLINK DON KRUMEL ROCHELLE LARSEN BILL LIERMAN This one’s going to pop! Kathy Dau has many sticky experiences with her bubble gum. 40 many moments together Senior boys always find something to amuse themselves, even though at times it's just goofing off. Anticipation of graduation fills seniors Paula Anderson and Cindy Wiota with excitement and satisfaction. LEANNE LILIEDAHL DIANE MONSON 47 DEBRA PETERSON RONALD PIPER Scott Houfek. Bob Bronson. Julie Chapman, and Susan Hansen, senior class officers, take a moment to pose in front of the school. RANDALL PORTER DEBRA RICHARDSON MELANIE ROHMAN MICHAEL RUZICKA CRAIG QUICK RANDY ROBBINS DONDIROUSE CHRIS SAGERT 48 Graduation next on the list for seniors Counselor Jim Carlson finds time to discuss future schooling plans with senior Dennis Edstrom. ROXANNE TRIPPLETT RICK WAGNER MELINDA TILLMAN LAURIE VERMELINE CINDY WIOTA Seniors meet to discuss and decide on graduation announcements that will reflect the touch of the “Class of ‘74. The entire 1974 graduating class listens to guest speaker. Reverend Burton Knudson prior to receiving their diplomas. Graduate Leanne Liliedahl receives her flower from Senior class sponsor. Mr. Burl Graff. Graduates receive diplomas on May 19 50 High school careers for the 1974 seniors came to a jolting halt on May 19th. The combination baccalaureate-commencement service was held at 8:00 in the high school gym. The seniors walked in to the music “Pomp and Circumstance” played by the high school band. The invocation and address was given by Reverend Burton Knudson. pastor of the Wahoo Presbyterian church. Music for the evening was provided by the swing choir which sang a special selection written for the graduates by Junior Cheryl Blankenbeckler with music by Mr. Boyd Bacon. The top 15 percent of the students in the class were honored with honor cords. Counselor Jim Carlson presented 15 scholarships to students planning to further their education. Three school board members, Mr. Gene Piper, Mr. Don Brodahl and Mr. Ken Christensen presented each senior a diploma and Senior Class sponsor Burl Graff handed out the traditional yellow flower. Because of warm temperatures, graduates form a reception line outside the school to be congratulated by family and friends. Relief shows on the faces of the senior girls as they return to their seats after receiving their diplomas. Seniors active their high school years ANDERSON. DEBRA: Volleyball. Spanish Club. Pop Club. Scholastic Club. Thunderbird Staff, band small vocal groups, chorus, girls' glee. school play, speech team. Executive Committee. Student Council. ANDERSON. PAULA: Art Club, small vocal groups, chorus, school play. Transfer student from Weston High AUCH. KATHLEEN: Girls track. Spanish Club. Pop Club. Scholastic Club. Library Club, chorus. County Oovornmont Day. BALLARD. EDWARD: Thunderbird and Chieftain staff Transfer student from Bonson. BARRY. JEAN: Pep Club. BARRY. RICHARD: Football, basketball, wrestling, small vocal groups, chorus. Spanish Club. W Club. Student Council. BARRY. WENDY: Girls' golf. Spanish Club. Pep Club, cheerleader. Scholastic Club. band, chorus. County Government Day. prom server, homecoming candidate. BORDOVSKY. DOUGLAS: Football. BRAZIL. MANUEL: Football. BRODAHL. DAVID: Football, boys' basketball, boys' track. W Club, small vocal groups, chorus. County Government Day. Executive Committee, homecoming and prom candidate. BRONSON. ROBERT: Football, boys'golf, boys' basketball, boys' track. W Club. Thunderbird Staff. County Government Day. prom server, class officer, homecoming candidate. Prom King. BULLOCK. TERRY: Football, cross country, boys' basketball. Thunderbird Staff, prom server. Exocutivo Committee. CAHA. LuANN: Girls' track. Spanish Club. Pep Club, cheerleader. Scholastio Club, bond, small vocal and instrumental groupe. chorus. Executive Committee. CARNICLE. ETHEL: Girls' track. Spanish Club. Pep Club. Scholastic Club, chorus, school play, speech team, class officer. CEJKA. JOLENE: Girls' track. Scholastic Club, small vocal groups, chorus, school play, speech team. Transfer student from Weston High. CHAPMAN. JULIE: Girls' track. Spanish Club. Pep Club. Thunderbird and Chieftain staff, band, small vocal groups, chorus, school play, speech team. County Government day. olass officer. Executive Committee. CHRISTENSEN. ODETTA: Girls' golf, girls' basketball, girls'track. Spanish Club. Pep Club, cheerleader. Scholastic Club. Thunderbird Staff, band, chorus, school play, speech team. County Government Day. prom server, class officer, homecoming and prom candidate. CHRISTENSEN. TRACY: Pep Club, cheerleader. Scholastic Club. band, small instrumental groups. County Government Day. prom server. Executive Committee, homecoming candidate. Prom Queen. DAU. KATHLEEN: Girls' track. Pep Club. Thunderbird Staff, band chorus. DIVIS. MARCIA: Transfer student from Neumann High EDSTROM. DENNIS: Football, boys golf, wrestling. Art Club. W Club. Country Government Day. prom server. FAREY. SHAWN: Transfer student from Neumann High. FILBRANDT. MICHAEL: Football, boys' track. GRIESER. CURTIS: Football, boya’ golf, wrestling. W Club. Executive Committee, homecoming and prom candidate. HAGKMAN. BRUCE- Football, boys' track. W Club, chorus. Country Government day HALL EUNICE: Girls’ golf. Spanish Club. Pep Club. Thunderbird Staff, band, small vocal groups. County Government Day. prom server. Executive Committee. Homecoming Queen. HANSEN. SUSAN: Girls' golf, girls' track. Spanish Club. Pep Club, cheerleader. Scholastic Club. Thunderbird Staff, band, small Instrumental groups. Country Government Day. prom server, class officer, prom candidate. HASS. DOUGLAS: Boys' basketball, boys' track. W Club, chorus, class officer. HEDLUND. EDWIN: Football, boys' golf, boys' track. W Club. Scholastic Club, school play. County Government Day. prom server. HEINRICHS. KAREN: Pep Club, chorus. HENOEN. OAIL: Girls'golf, girls'track. Spanish Club Pep Club. Scholastic Club. Thunderbird Staff, band, small vocal groups, small Instrumental groups, chorus, school play, speech team, class officer. HOUFEK. LARRY. HOUFEK. SCOTT: Football, wrestling, boys'track. Spanish Club. W Club. Scholastic Club, school play. County Government Day. prom server, class officer. JENSEN. MARK: Football, cross country, boys' golf. W Club. Scholastic Club. band. Executive Committee. JOHNSON. DAVID: Football, boys golf, boys' basketball. W Club. Thunderbird and Chioflain Staff, band, small vocal and instrumental groups, chorus, school, play. County Government Day. Homecoming King. Transfer student from Ashland High. JONAS. SHARON: Scholastic Club KEMERL1NG. GLORIA: Spanish Club. Pop Club, cheerleader. Scholastic Club. band, prom server, prom candidate. KLINK. DENISE: Art Club, chorus. Transfer student from Weston High KORANDA. STEVEN: Boys' basketball, boys' track. W Club. KRUMEL. DONALD. LARSEN. ROCHELLE: Band. Thunderbird Staff, Transfer student from Nebraska Christian High School. LARSEN. ROXANE Thunderbird Staff. Transfer student from Nebraska Christian High School LIERMAN. BILL: Football, cross country, boys' basketball. W Club, chorus. Executive Committee. LILIEDAHL. LEANNE: Girls track. Spanish Club. Pep Club. Scholastic Club. Thunderbird Staff, band, small vocal groups, small instrumental groups, chorus, school play. County Government Day. class officer. LINDAU, JANIE- Girls' golf. Spanish Club. Pep Club, cheerleader. Scholastic Club. band, small vocal and instrumental groups, chorus. LINDOREN. NORMAN MAYNARD. ROBERT: Chorus. MILLER, SCOTT: Football, boys' basketball. W Club. MONSON. DIANE: Girls' basketball, volleyball, girls' track. Spanish Club. Pep Club. Scholastic Club. Thunderbird staff, band, small vocal groups, chorus, school play, speech team. NICE. JERRY: Football, cross country, boys' basketball, boys' track. W Club. NORENBERG. JAYNE: Girls' golf. Spanish Club. Pep Club. Scholastic Club. Thunderbird Staff, band, small vocal and instrumental groups, chorus, school play, speech team. County Government Day. Executive Committee OSBORNE. LILLIE: Girls' track. Spanish Club, cheerleader. Thunderbird Staff, chorus. PETERSON. DEBRA: Pop Club. Library Club. FHA. PIPER. RONALD. PORTER. RANDALL: Spanish Club. band, small vocal groups, chorus, school play. QUICK. CRAIG: Football, cross country, boys' track. W Club. Scholastic Club, small vocal groups, chorus. County Government day. prom server, class officer RICHARDSON. DEBBIE: Girls'track. Pep Club. Scholastic Club. band, chorus. Executive Committee. ROBBINS. RANDALL Football, boys' basketball. Scholastic Club. ROHMAN. MELANIE: Spanish Club. Pep Club, cheerleader. Scholastic Club. Thunderbird Staff, bond, small vocal and instrumental groups, chorus, school play, speech team, prom server. Majorette. ROUSE. DONDI: Football, wrestling, boys' track. W Club. RUZICKA. MIKE: Cross country, boys' track. W Club. band. SAGERT. CHRIS: Football, boys basketball. W Club. Thunderbird Staff, small vocal groupe. chorus, school play. Executive Committee, prom candidate. Transfer student from Fairfield. California. TILLMAN. MELINDA: Spanish Club. Pep Club. Scholastic Club. Library Club. Thunderbird staff, band, small vocal and instrumental groups, chorus, school play, speech team, class officer. Executive Committee. TRIPPLETT. ROXANNE: Transfer student from San Jose. California. VERMELINE. LAURIE: Girls' track. Spanish Club. Pep Club. Thunderbird Staff, band, small vocal groups, chorus. WAGNER. RICHARD: Football, boys' basketball, boys' track. W Club. Thunderbird and Chieftain Staff, school play, prom server, class officer WOITA. CYNTHIA: Girls’ basketball, volleyball, chorus. Transfer student from Weston High G. Abbott J. Bern A. Graff S. Havelka S. Kolterman M. Kumpula D. Akerson - D. Albert C. Anderson R. Andresen G. Barsell S. Beaman C. Blankenbeckler M. Bohaty K. Bonow B. Cejka D. Christensen M. Eichmeier S. Gustafson K. Hajek T. Harnett P. Harris R. Hass M. Hattan D. Heiser L. Holtorf S. Houfek S. Hrdlicka S. Jordan R. Knapp 52 Quick minds and limber fingers are necessary ingredients for junior shorthand students Sandy Peters. Susanne Reit- majer. and Mary Theis. R. Lindholm M. Lynch C. Marshall P. Lindley F. Malousek B. Nelson J. Lustgraaf M. Maly N. Nichelson Excitement fills the air as Mary Lynch. Glenn Osborne, and Rhonda Hass try on their new class rings. Juniors experience an industrious year L. Nicholls S. Peters B. Nordstrom C. Olson D. Peterson B. Pokorny G. Osborne M. Poulsen L. Pearson S. Reitmajer K. Pearson S. Reynolds D. Person C. Rezac 53 Juniors accomplish many goals this year From the beginning to the end of 1974, juniors were busy. Early in the year elected students represented the school at County Government Day sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. The major task of the year was raising money and arranging the Junior-Senior Prom. The class raised money with magazine sales and held their prom on May 3. Juniors not pictured include Rob Hall, Leonard Moody, and Wayne Svoboda. M. Speichinger N. Stewart O. Root M. Simmerman D. Stoltenberg B. Ruzicka G. Snyder M. Stuart L. Torrens K. Virgl R. Scholz J. Snyder M. Thies G. Vanek T. Volkart J. Shepherd R. Sorenson S. Thompson C. VanNorman M. Yarmon Class officers Dale Akerson, Rhonda Hass. Mary Eichmeier. and Michelle Speichinger take time to refresh their thoughts. C. Akin D. Carlson K. Hamann B. Amman B. Dau M. Hansen L. Arney J. Divis P. Heinrichs L. Barry L. Fisher C. Hoppe T. Bern S. Green A. Houfek D. Bordovsky P. H ago man M. Hudkins P. Caha M. Hajek C. Jansen Sophomores prepare for last two years Sophomore officers Phyllis Caha. Kerri Piper. Verna Kreizel. and Chuck Hoppe reflect on their duties. As the newness of high school wore off, the sophomores prepared themselves for the demands which faced them. Selection of class rings was a major job as they had to decide which ring would represent their class. Sophomores also began the huge task of raising money for prom by serving in the concession stand at the games. Sophomores not pictured include Tom McCright and Mike Persinger. R. Jaroska K.Jelinek D. Johnson M. Kemerling 55 K. Koronda D. Laudenback P. Machovec D. Pabian W. Kramer B. LindgTen B. Marshall M. Pearson V. Kreizel D. Lindgren B. Maynard K. Postal G. Kremlacek J. Lindley M. Maynard D. Peterson B. Kuenning D. Lindquist J. Miller K. Piper B. Kumpula J. Little B. Murray K. Pokorny M. Lattimer L. Lucus G. Nice P. Poulsen 56 Dissecting in Biology class captures the interest of sophomores Lorrie Syverson and Gwenn Woita. M. Richardson S. Rogers D. Rood G. Rouse J. Schinker L. Syverson S. VanNorman B. Virgl V. Snyder N. Thompson C. Vermeline R. Welton J. S wo bod a N. Triplett L. Veskrna G. Woita Busy years to come! Halls and stairways fill as the bell rings and students head for their next class. 57 A. Akin R. Bonow D. Flanagan S. Albert S. Buchanan Y. Flick M. Alicea M. Cejka D. Gaddis J. Amman S. Callan S. Grieser L. Anderson A. Chapman W. Haessler D. Barry J. Covington K. Hajek R. Barth T. Duckworth D. Hansen Under the leadership of officers Scott Grieser, Debbie Barry. Tim Shanahan, and Chris Lundgen the Freshman P.E. girls. Darlene Flanagan and freshman class functions efficiently. Nancy Yormon interpret music through dance. 56 Freshmen adapt to high school activities Debbie Barry. Nancy Yarmon. Yvonne Flick. Kathy Hajek. and Darlene Flanagan take time before morning classes just to sit and gossip. K. Hengen K.Jonas M. Lindgren S. Herbener T. Jonas Q. Mathis L. Holtorf J. Jordan R. Maynard G. Jaroska K. Knutson D. McMullen L. Jelinek C. Larsen H. Miller R. Johnson C. Lundgren L. Miller R. Hansen D. Heiser C. Jonas J. Loerch T.Monson K. Pearson B. Scholz B. Thege L. Peterson T. Shanahan T. Theis M. Plybon D. Smith M. Volkart H. Quick C. Speichinger D. Vrana D. Rietmajer K. Stuart R. Wharff R. Robbins D. Swanson C. Williamson R. Samek W. Swanson N. Yarmon Freshmen prove to be asset to WHS Confused, puzzled, but excited freshmen entered their first year at WHS. They were welcomed by a Freshman Mixer sponsored by the student council. The freshmen had many new experiences. including modern dance classes for the girls. Freshman basketball and football teams had a successful year. The basketball team ended the season fourth in Capitol Conference. Freshman standout, Tim Shanahan broke three freshman records Freshmen not pictured include Darrell Bordovsky, Steve Daharsh, and Ken Murray. 60 Mr. Don Wright's freshman general science class believes “doing is learning. Students attempt to measure the distance to the sun. SPORTS 61 WHS Warriors have disappointing1 year Wahoo High's 1973 football season was a very disenchanting one, ending with a 0-9 record. Coach Barry Miller said, “this was mainly due to injuries and lack of depth and experience.” Seniors Scott Houfek and Bob Bronson received All Conference Honors. Senior Dave Johnson got Honorable Mention and was awarded the tackle trophy by the Wahoo newspaper for the most tackles during the season. Junior Mike Hatton was also named to Honorable Mention for Capitol Conference. Coaches Barry Miller and Bill Fjetland, both new at Wahoo High, started a Headhunter of the Week Award which was given to the outstanding defensive player of the game. Scott Houfek collected three of the nine awards. Game captains. Bob Bronson (70) and Dave Johnson (52). discuss game procedures with the refer- Wahoo s 1973 football team: BACK ROW: D. Johnson. G. Nice. J. Divis, P. Machovec. B. Marshall. M. Hudkins. B. Nelson. Student Manager - C. Rezac. THIRD ROW: V. Snyder. K. Hajek. J. Lindley. K. Hammann. S. Miller. B. Hageman. B. Lierman. Student Manager B. Nordstrom. SECOND ROW: B. Kuenning. R. Wagner, D. Johnson. D. Edstrom. D. Rouse, I. Hrdlicka. W. Kramer. Student Manager - J. Swoboda. S. Houfek. FRONT ROW: Coach Fjetland. M. Richardson. B. Virgl. D. Aker-son. D. Brodahl. M. Hattan. B. Bronson. C. Grieser. C. Sagert, Coach Miller. New head coach. Barry Miller intently watches game action. 62 Tackle Bob Bronson (70) gets the opportunity to show his running ability in the last home game of the 1973 season. Chris Sagert (20) scampers for a short gain against Waverly as Dave Brodahl (46) and Bill Lier-man (48) look on. Student managers. Chuck Rezac and Byron Nordstrom give Denny Edstrom assistance for leg cramps. 63 Scoreboard Wahoo 0 Schuyler 27 Wahoo 0 Seward 34 Wahoo 14 Arlington 30 Wahoo 3 Centennial 26 Wahoo 7 Blair 41 Wahoo 6 Norris 59 Wahoo 7 Oretna 34 Wahoo 3 Waverly 25 Wahoo 12 Ashland 33 •rated in the top ten by the Lincoln Journal Back-up Warriors await their chance to get valuable varsity action. The Warrior defense lines up to stop the Waverly offense. 64 Wahoo’s defensive line-up returned to their positions after tackling the Central ball carrier. Reserves finish 3-2 This year Wahoo’s reserves consisted of eight graders, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Coached by Jim Sutherland, John Horsham, and Bill Fjetland, the Warriors ended their season with a 3-2 record. The Warriors defeated Scribner (7-0), Central (14-0), and Arlington (13-8), and suffered losses to Waverly (0-28), and David City (0-22). Coach Sutherland noted that all of the opponents were tough. He also commented that the purpose of the program was to keep the kids busy, to promote physical and mental fitness, and to develop future varsity teams. 65 Reserve coaches Jim Sutherland and Bill Fjetland pace the sidelines while players await their chance to play. Wrestlers’ lack of experience costly Lack of experienced wrestlers proved disastrous for the Wahoo grappler squad. Only two seniors, Scott Houfek and Curt Grieser, wrestled for Wahoo this year. Grieser was commended as “the most valuable player” by Coach Bill Fjetland. The rest of the team consisted of five juniors, two sophomores, and two freshmen. The junior varsity team was small in number as only six boys wrestled on it, however the boys gained needed experience. New wrestling coach. Bill Fjetland was displeased with the year as a whole, but was happy with some individuals. He commented, ‘‘wrestling is an individual sport and the lack of prosperous individuals hurt the team. Team members Curt Grieser and Glenn Osborne rush to congratulate Randy Andresen as he returns to the bench after another victory. Junior Dale Akerson proparos to take down his Elkhorn opponent. 66 Coach Bill Fjetland paces the floor in anxiety as he views one of his wrestlers. 1974 Wrestling Squad. Back row: S. Buchanan. P. Machovec. B. Virgl. J. Lindley, T. Volkart, S. Houfek. Second row: A. Chapman. T. Monson. R. Barth. M. Kumpula. R. Andresen. C. Grieser. Front row: D. Johnson. C. Marshall, M. Volkart. M. Hudkins. J. Little. S. Akerson. Team standout Curt Grieser racks up another victory to improve his record to 17-3-1. Todd Volkart gives a sigh of relief after win ning one of his nine victories. 67 Freshman prospect Mark Volkart attempts a reversal on his opponent. Mike Hudkins. sophomore wrestler, has a disappointing season, winning only one match during his first year. Four beginners grapple 68 Scott Buchanan, freshman, wrestled two weight classes above his weight as there was a lack of large Wahoo wrestlers. Sophomore John Lindley prepares to hold his opponent to the mat. Cross country shows outstanding effort Cross country runners. Craig Quick and Bob Dau stride to take leading positions in the Wahoo Invitational. Wahoo's Cross country team didn't hold a winning season yet they never underwent pure defeat. The season was made up of three duals, one triangular, invitationals, and Capitol Conference and District tournaments. The team lost to David City Ac-quinas and Papillion but picked up a win against Logan View in dual competition. In the annual Wahoo Invitational the team came in 7th. Coach Don Wright commented “for a young squad the team showed outstanding effort.” The squad consisted of nine runners: Steve Daharsh, Bob Dau, Craig Quick. Harvey Quick, Mike Ruzicka, Wayne Svoboda, Nick Thompson, Scot Thompson, and Larry Veskrna. Chuck Hoppe was the team student manager. Coach Don Wright checks out team results during a home dual. Varsity runners Larry Veskrna. Wayne Svoboda. Craig Quick. Scot Thompson. Bob Dau. and Nick Thompson prepare for district in the city park. 69 Junior Mark Simmerman puts up a shot over a Centennial defender. Wahoo's defense stops a Waverly Viking from scoring what would be an easy basket in action at the Conference Tournament. Scoreboard Wahoo 60 David City 57 Wahoo 58 Waverly 35 Wahoo 78 Valley 58 Wahoo 63 Arlington 55 Wahoo 47 Central 58 Wahoo 47 Gretna 50 Wahoo 63 Norris 58 Wahoo 60 Platteview 71 Wahoo 55 Centennial 56 Wahoo 71 Acquinas 65 Wahoo 58 Waverly 48 Wahoo 60 Central 64 Wahoo 80 Centennial 66 Wahoo 88 Ashland 71 Wahoo 81 Blair 63 Wahoo 70 Schuyler 73 Wahoo 61 Elkhorn 83 Wahoo 82 Syracuse 84 Wahoo 60 Arlington 49 Wahoo 71 Scotus 69 Wahoo 50 Schuyler 72 1974 Basketball Team: Back row: J. Swobada - Student Manager. J. Nice. D. Hass. M. Simmerman. B. Bronson. R. Lindholm, R. Wagner. Front row: J. Divis. B. Kuenning. C. Sagert. D. Johnson. K. Hajek. V. Snyder, D. Lindquist - Student Manager. Kneeling: Assistant Coach Joe Weyand and Head Coach Bruce Klomme. 70 Coach Bruce Klemme gives the team instructions during a time out gathering during the Capitol Conference Tournament. Best team in 7 years Wahoo High completed the season with the best record of any Warrior team during the past seven years. They compiled a 12-9 record, including third place at Capitol Conference Tournament and runner-up at the District Tournament. Although the team had only two returning lettermen they had many thrilling victories. Coach Bruce Klemme had the pleasure of having both height and quickness on the team. 6 6 Mark Simmerman and 6'5 ' Bob Bronson controlled the inside game while 61” Rick Wagner, 5'8' Chris Sagert and 5'9 Jerry Divis played outside. When the starters began to tire, they could look to Seniors Dave Johnson, Jerry Nice, and Doug Hass, as well as numerous underclassmen, to help the Warrior cause. Two Warriors received honors at the season’s end. Wagner was named Honorable Mention all-state. All Conference, and was selected to two All-area teams. Bronson was named All-Conference and was tabbed All-area. Jerry Divis warms up on his free throws before the game with Central. Chris Sagert prepares to do battle with another foe during warm-up. The starting five gather for a last minute talk, as they prepare to do battle with Ashland. 71 Wahoo's defense alertly watches the action as they move in and attempt to force a turnover against Rick Wagner adds two more to his point total David City Acquinas. as he scores a basket against the Centennial Broncos. Bob Bronson, the team's leading scorer, tips the ball in for two more points. Bronson shot 55% from the field. Wahoo's Warriors walk victoriously to the locker room after handing another foe a Capitol Conference Tournament in which the team defeat in the placed third. 72 JV’s hustle Wahoo’s 1973-74 Reserve team ended the season with a disappointing 2-13 record. Though the season held little joy. the players gained the experience needed to compete on the varsity level. Coached by Joe Weyand. the team did show some good signs. Teamwork and hustle were always present which provided the Warrior fans some exciting moments. Those reserves who will be vying to fill the shoes on the varsity team will be: Reg Lindholm, Scot Thompson, Ken Hajek, Larry Pearson, Bob Nelson, Bruce Kuenning, Vince Snyder. Nick Thompson, Bob Dau, Larry Veskrna, Wes Kramer, Mike Richardson, and Tim Shanahan. Reserves gather around Coach Joe Weyand as he explains game strategy during a time out against Raymond Central. Junior Reg Lindholm pulls down another rebound as the Warrior reserves prepare for the fast Sophomore Bruce Kuenning's ball handling break. proves an asset for the reserve team. Mike Poulsen - track standout for year Junior Mike Poulsen led the track team throughout the 1974 season. Poulsen entered four events every meet and was the only trackster to participate in state competition. Poulsen placed second at the District meet in the high hurdles, fourth in low hurdles, and sixth in triple jump. Poulsen also set a school record for the triple jump with a leap of 417 ‘ a The other standout was the only senior on the team, Doug Hass. Hass participated in both hurdle events and also on a relay team. He placed fifth in the high hurdles at District. Although the squad was young. Coaches Don Wright and Barry Miller were pleased with the boys’ accomplishments. Sophomore Mike Richardson concentrates as he prepares to throw the discus. Junior Mike Poulsen clears the hurdle in practice as he prepares for District and State competition. 1974 Boys' Track Squad. Back row: R. Samek. D. Hass. M. Poulsen. K. Hajek, T. Monson. J. Swobada. S. Callen. Front row: B. Dau. W. Svoboda. N. Thompson. J. Amman. S. Herbener. Not pictured: G. Osborne. M. Richardson. Glenn Osborne sprints off on the last leg of the two mile relay after receiving the baton from Nick Thompson. Coach Don Wright enters the mini-bus. ready to drive his team to another meet. 75 Varsity underclassmen, Ross Welton and Jim Little finish a practice round. Junior Mark Simmerman tees off on Hole Number One as Seniors Mark Jensen and Dave Johnson watch. Five golfers lead team in 1974 season Winning a berth to the state meet by taking second place at districts proved to be the high point of the season for the WHS boys’ golfers. The team placed seventh at state. They also placed third in both the York Invitational and the Capitol Conference Tournaments. Standouts for the year were Junior Mark Simmerman and Senior Dave Johnson. Simmerman took first in state, third in districts, and second at Conference. Johnson finished ninth at state, tenth at districts, and first in Conference. Wahoo’s reserves also finished the season successfully with a 6-1 record, losing only to Syracuse. Coach Burl Graff was happy with a highly successful season with some outstanding underclassmen.” Wahoo's five varsity members learn winning techniques by watching their coach. Burl Graff give them a few pointers on putting. 1974 golf team. Coach Burl Graff. R. Welton. J. Little. K. Stuart. J. Lindley. M. Jensen. M. Simmerman. T. Bern. S. Thompson. D. Johnson. P. Harris. S. Grieser. S. Buchanan. Reserves go 6-1 for year Freshman Scott Grieser works to perfect his putting technique. Wahoo s reserves get ready for another day of practice at the Hilltop Country Club. WHS volleyball team under new coach Under new head coach, Miss Sarah Van Duzer the Wahoo volleyball girls finished their second season. Although the girls only participated in six regular season games, they acquired much needed experience and skills. The fifteen girls turned out a season record of 1-5 for varsity and 3-3 for reserve. The single varsity win was over Ashland but the squad forced two other games into three sets. TEAM MEMBERS: K. Bonow. D. Christensen. M. Eichmeier. D. Flanagan. A. Graff, P. Hageman, R. Hass. S. Jordan. P. Lindley, S. Reynolds. N. Stewart. M. Stuart. K. Virgl. C. Woita. and G. Woita. Long bus rides give the girls an opportunity to prepare themselves for the volleyball games. Five of the six starters. Gwen Woita. Anne Graff. Shelley Jordan. Pam Hageman. and Rhonda Hass await anxiously for the referee's verdict. Coach Sarah Van Duzer not only puts in time with the team on the court, but also drives them to all games. 78 Warming up before practice is essential for a good team. The girls practiced every day after school for almost two months. Senior varsity player. Cindy Woita spikes the ball for another Warrior point. Coach Sarah Van Duzer gives reserves tips during time out at the Centennial game. 79 Scoreboard Wahoo 22 Platteview 24 Wahoo 12 Elkhorn 16 Wahoo 21 Blair 23 OT Wahoo 16 Gretna 12 Wahoo 23 Central 2 Wahoo 20 Arlington 15 Wahoo 23 Valley 24 20T Wahoo 18 Elkhorn 19 Wahoo 19 Logan View 38 Wahoo 28 Ryan 48 Junior Michelle Spiechinger fights for a jump ball against Blair as Kerri Piper (14) and Kathy Virgl (45) look on ready to assist. Girls’ basketball improves skills New coaches, new interests and more practice boosted the girls’ basketball team to more prestige. The 16 girls and new coaches. Miss Sarah Van Duzer and Miss Beth Richards practiced daily at the Armory beginning in November to improve basic skills. Preliminary practices lasted longer than usual because several of the first games were postponed, starting the season off slowly. Although their record was 2-9, the varsity cagers never lost by more than 4 points in regular season play. The girls participated in two tournaments. This was the first year the girls were in the Capitol Conference Tourney and they finished 4th. The girls closed the season at the JFK tournament in February. The reserves’ record was 3-2. Reserve players alternated with var- Slty players, thus adding extra During time outs Coach Sarah Van Duzer revises game strategy for her varsity players, strength to both teams. 80 Team members: BACK ROW: Coach Richards. C. Woita, M. Speichinger. A. Houfek. C. VanNorman. G. Woita. D. Barry. Coach Van Duzer. FRONT ROW: C. Jansen. L. Anderson. S. Peters. D. Flanagan. D. Laudenback. K. Piper. K. Koranda. D. Christensen. NOT PICTURED: B. Ruzicka, K. Virgl, student manager - D. Monson. Michelle Speichinger (43) and a Blair opponent As well as serving as substitutes, reserve players act as a cheer squad during the varsity games, get roady for the jump ball. 81 Sophomore Pam Hageman throws the shot at District for a second place finish. Susan Hansen practices the long jump as she prepares for the state competition at North Platte. Shelly Havelka leans for the finish line of the 220 yard dash. 1974 Girls' Track Squad. Back Row: Coach Sarah Van Duzer, R. Hass. J. Bern. P. Hageman. L. Syverson. Second row: C. Van Norman. S. Havelka. K. Koranda. N. Yarmon. Front row: D. Barry. L. Anderson. O. Christensen. S. Hansen. J. Cejka. Not pictured: T. Christensen. Girls’ tracksters compete in meets Senior Tracy Christensen wins fifth place in the Conference high jump contributing to the team’s total points. Although the squad was small in number, the girls were competitive in practice and meets. The team sent two girls to the state meet, long jumper Susan Hansen and shot putter Pam Hageman. Both girls placed second at Districts. Pam threw the shot 34' 6 A and Susan jumped 15' 11 Am. Although neither of the girls placed at state. Pam came in seventh with a throw of 36' 2 . Pam also did well in the other meets, by placing third in the shot put competition at Capitol Conference and the Howells Invitational. Susan placed third in the long jump at the Howells Invitational and scored points in the long jump and 100 yard dash in dual meets. Other girls making a good showing in large meets were Odetta Christensen. Tracy Christensen, and Claire Van Norman. Coaches Sarah Van Duzer and Beth Richards worked to build the team as over half of the girls were out for their first year. Coaches Van Duzer and Richards find their only duty is to watch and wait at the District meet. 83 Varsity players. Shelli Kolterman, Jayne Norenberg, and Wendy Barry watch as Susan Hansen demonstrates the putting style that helped lead the girls to their winning season. Wendy Barry shows the style that won her medalist honors this year. Girls’ golfers show outstanding talent WHS girls’ golfers completed the 1973-74 season with a 4-2 record. Leading the varsity team most of the season, Wendy Barry had the best 9 hole score. She shot 44 at the Brownell-Talbot Tourney where the team finished 5th of 14 teams. The team also participated in the Duschene and Fremont Invitationals finishing 5th of 10 and 4th of 7 teams respectively. Defeating many of their opponents by wide margins, the reserve golfers held their season record at 6-0. Mary Hansen aided the reserve team with the best 9 hole score of 49 at the Fremont Dual. Mr. Burl Graff coached the team for the 2nd consecutive year and felt this season the best the girls had had in a long time. He thought the highlight of the season was the triangular win by the varsity over York and Crete. Coach Burl Graff and the reserve squad (Barb Thege. Kerri Piper. Jane Lindau, Gail Hengen. Lynette Anderson, and Mary Hansen) take time to pose for the photographer. Not pictured: Jule Chapman. 84 oisnw 98 Wahoo High marching band performs at Sam Crawford Field during the first Wahoo Marching Band Contest. The group received a superior rating. Promoting spirit as they play, the band leads the parade for the annual Homecoming pep rally held in downtown Wahoo. Gloria Kemerling and Tracy Christensen observe other bands at Band Day. 86 Drum majorette Shelli Kolterman and baton The Warrior pep band works to keep spirit high during District Basketball Tournament as they play twirler Shelley Jordan lead the band. and march through the school’s halls. Warrior band hosts marching contest WHS marching band was busy this season. It hosted the first annual Wahoo Marching Band Contest and attended Pershing, receiving a superior rating at both events. The band also marched at the State Fair, performed at home football games, and led the Homecoming parade. The pep band supported both the football and basketball teams at home. It also traveled to Midland College for the District Basketball Tournaments. An all-male wrestling pep band played at home wrestling matches. It also supported the girls basketball team. Two busloads of pep band members play at Midland College to promote spirit during the District Tournaments. 87 WHS band receives superior rating Under the direction of Mr. Don Johnson, the WHS concert band succeeded in making the year a profitable one. The band received a superior rating at the District Band Contest. Prior to that, the Conference Band Clinic was held at Raymond Central. Several members of the band tried out for places in the clinic band and a concert was given. Mr. Steve Erickson. Student from the University of Nebraska, helped Mr. Johnson with the junior and senior high bands. He was a student teacher first semester and was hired to help Mr. Johnson second semester. Also helping with the band were two student teachers from the University of Nebraska. They were Mr. Randy Hlavik and Miss Nancy Jambor. They both helped with the public concerts the band presented. Students learn to appreciate other things about band besides just playing notes and making a lot of noise. Percussionist Jackie Jordan plays the timpani drums during practice. 88 Crowded conditions are a usual sight during morning band practice as one of the essentials of a good band is everyone showing up for practice. 1974 Band Members: Woodwind section: S. Albert. C. Anderson. D. Anderson. D. Barry. L. Barry. S. Beaman. C. Blankenbeckler. D. Christensen. O. Christensen. T. Christensen. A. Graff. K. Hajek. M. Hansen. S. Hansen. G. Hengen. C. Hoppe. A. Houfek. M. Jensen. S. Jordan. M. Kemerling, C. Larsen. L. Liliedahl. J. Lindau. P. Lindley, B. Lindgren, M. Lindgren. C. Lundgren. B. Marshall. J. Miller. D. Monson. J. Norenberg, L. Pearson. K. Piper. R. Porter. D. Richardson. R. Robins. M. Rohman. J. Schinker, D. Smith. N. Stewart. L. Syverson. B. Thege, M. Tillman. L. Torrens. C. Vermeline. L. Vermeline. D. Vrana. N. Yarmon. Brass section: L. Anderson. S. Buchanan. L. Caha. J. Covington, B. Dau. K. Dau, E. Hall. P. Harris. D. Heisor, S. Herbener. L. Holtorf. L. Holtorf, K. Hengen. C. Jansen. D. Johnson. G. Kemerling. K. Koranda. B. Kuenning. D. Lindgren. R. Lindholm, J. Lindley. J. Loerch. D. McMullen, T. Monson. C. Olsen. L. Peterson. M. Richardson. D. Swanson. N. Thompson. S. Thompson. Percussion section: A. Chapman. J. Jordan. S. Kolterman, D. Laudenback. B. Ruzicka. V. Snyder. 69 Soloists LuAnn Caha. Gail Hengen. Dave Johnson, Scott Thompson. Cheryl Blankenbeckler, Vince Snyder. Kerri Piper, and Jayne Norenberg all achieve § ratings at contest. 16 superiors to soloists District Band Contest was held at Tekamah on April 19, 1974. Eight soloists and three small groups participated in the competition. Clarinet quartet received an excellent rating, while all other groups and soloists brought home superior ratings. Freshmen soloists traveled to Papillion on May 11, 1974, where they were all awarded superior ratings. Freshmen instrumentalists who received superior ratings at Papillion are Lynette Anderson. Kelly Hengen. Diane Swanson. Steve Herbener. and Scott Buchanan. 90 Mike Richardson. Lynette Anderson, and Scot Thompson, members of the trombone trio, receive a superior at Contest. Wahoo’s flute trio consists of Tracy Christensen. Jayne Norenberg and Susan Hansen. Mr. Randy Hlavik looks on as the band warms up for a concert. Leanne Liliedahl. Mindy Tillman. Gail Hengen. and Kerri Piper make up the clarinet quartet, which received a 2 rating at Contest. Janie Lindau accompanies the chorus and swing choir. Practicing in the gym helps prepare chorus for performances. This seems to be a rest break. Busy year for chorus WHS chorus participated in numerous activities during the year under the direction of Mr. Boyd Bacon. Public chorus performances included a fall concert, the world premiere of One Man , the world premiere The Light written by Mr. Bacon, district contest, and a pop concert. Chorus students changed their noon schedules so practices could be held with men’s glee in the gym. Students also put in night practice to get ready for the One Man” cantata. 92 WHS chorus prepares for another concert. Students put their music in order for the program. Members SOPRANOS: L. Arney. J. Bern. C. Blankenbeckler, M. Bohaty, E. Carnicle, D. Flanagan. S. Gustafson. D. Hansen. K. Hardin. S. Havelka. K. Hengen. L. Holtorf. D. Klink. R. Knapp. V. Kreizel. L. Liliedahl. P. Lindley. M. Lynch. P. Mathis. J. Norenberg. L. Osborne. M. Pearson. M. Plybon, K. Pokorny, S. Rogers. M. Rohman. G. Snyder. C. Vermeline. L. Vermeline. ALTOS: B. Amman. P. Anderson. K. Auch. W. Barry, L. Caha. J. Cejka. J. Chapman. D. Christensen. P. Hageman. M. Hansen. K. Jelinek. J. Lustgraaf. D. Monson. P. Poulsen. D. Stoltenberg. M. Stuart. C. Woita. K. Virgl. TENORS: B. Hageman. I. Hrdlicka. R. Lindholm, C. Quick. M. Richardson. C. Sagert. J. Swoboda. N. Thompson. B. Virgl. BASS: R. Andresen, R. Barth. D. Brodahl. J.Covington. D. Hass. D. Johnson. B. Kuenning. B. Lierman. D. Lindquist. B. Maynard. T. Monson. L. Nicholls. L. Pearson. R. Porter. S. Thompson. D. Vrana. Mr. Boyd Bacon prepares chorus for the world premiere of the One Man cantanta which presented the life of Chirst through music and dance. 93 Miss Marilyn Cronin, student teacher, directs the girls in a Bach selection during the fall concert. Men's glee members. Back row: J. Covington, L. Pearson, W. Kramer. D. Vrana, V. Snyder. R. Wharff. S. Buchanan. Front row: J. Amman. S. Herbener. A. Chapman. N. Thompson. M. Lindgren. Not pictured: M. Hudkins. B. Kuenning. and L. Nicholls. Barbershop quartet. D. Johnson. R. Porter. M. Richardson, and S. Thompson perform. S. Hrdlicka. M. Hanson, L. Caha, K. Pokorny. M. Pearson. S. Rogers. C. Vermeline. L. Vermeline, K. Hengen, and B. Lindgren make up the triple trio which received a II at contest. Vocal soloists. K. Pokorny. R. Knapp. L. Liliedahl, J. Norenborg. and R. Porter receive excellent8 at contest. 94 Swing choir members J. Norenberg. D. Johnson. L. Liiiedahl, R. Porter. R. Knapp. S. Thompson. G. Hengen. D. Brodahl. K. Virgl. C. Sagert. L. Holtorf. R. Lindholm. M. Stuart. N. Thompson. W. Barry. M. Richardson achieve a 1 rating. Time pays Besides chorus, Mr. Boyd Bacon had time to work with small groups during the students’ free time. Six groups were organized including a men’s glee club, barbershop quartet, girls’ sextet, mixed sextet, triple trio, and a swing choir. All except mixed sextet sang at contest. On May 13, small groups as well as the entire chorus performed at the last concert of the year. The chorus sang a choral arrangement of popular 20’s songs which was directed by Mr. Ken Dahlenberg, student teacher for second semester. C. Blankenbeckler, V. Kriezal. L. Holtorf. S. Rogers, D. Monson. J. Cejka make up the girls' sextet which rated a good at contest. Like the seeds of the dandelion leaving the stem, The faces from Wahoo High left in the spring, An unfortunate few Will be lost in the journey But the rest will take root elsewhere, 96 live, and prosper. in WAL5W0RTH Marceiine, Mo., U.5. A.