Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1976 volume:

DAYS OF PRANKS Contents Student Life .......................5 Classes .......................... 25 Sports.............................47 Music..............................71 Academics .........................81 Editors — Julie Miller and Brandol Marshall Business editor — Tim Shanahan Photographers — Tom Jonas and Steve Callan Advisor — Doug Watts Division pages — Mark Amman 2 RECOLLECTIONS. . .EXPERIENCES Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd plan and search for the future days We'd live the life we choose To fight and never lose Those were the days Oh, Yes! Those were the days. 4 STUDENT LIFE CLOCKWISE STARTING RIGHT: 1975-76 Pep Club, FRONT ROW: E. Snyder, P. Sagert, P. Triplett, S. Triplett, J. Woita, E. Miller, K. Barry, J. Yarmon, L. Bern, K. Hass, S. Jansen, K. Heiser, S. Stuart. THIRD ROW: R. Welton, C. Kennedy, K. Mika, K. Davis, B. Kuenning, P. Syverson, L. Torrens, E. Triplett, L. Pokorney, L. Swanson. FOURTH ROW: N. Schoen, K. Matson, M. Kling, D. Lechner, D. Zauss, J. Pearson, N. Akerson, M. Prohaska, N. Jansen, C. Hrdlicka. FIFTH ROW: S. Jansen, K. Davis, K. Peschel, A. Novotney, C. Koresky, B. Olson, J. Loerch, L. Swoboda, M. Maly, L. Barry, B. Snyder, B. Oden. SIXTH ROW: D. Buresh, P. Nice, K. Prohaska, K. Rouse, E. Theis, C. Lindgren, J. Barry, A. Borreson, K. Reitmajer, P. Nelson, K. Banghart, T. Worm. FAR RIGHT: Reserve Cheerleaders: P. Triplett, E. Snyder, P. Sagert, L. Anderson. Wrestling Cheerleaders, BOTTOM RIGHT: B. Lindgren, C. Vermeline, K. Pearson, S. Albert. Football and Basketball Cheerleaders, BOTTOM LEFT: D. Lauden-back, P. Caha, C. Speichinger, D. Barry, C. Jansen, M. Hanson. BELOW, Reserve Cheerleaders urge on Pep Club against Gretna. 6 Warrior Spirit— On The Move Wahoo High School Pep Club and Cheerleaders were busy boosting spirit throughout the year in all sports. Under the direction of the head cheerleaders, practices and meetings were held Tues-day mornings. The Pep Council had many decisions to make; one of them included eliminating the merit system. An extra effort was made by everyone to build pride and enthusiasm. PEP CLUB-7 CLOCKWISE BEGINNING RIGHT: Pep Club Council: FIRST ROW, L. Barry, K. Hengen, K. Piper, J. Schinker, SECOND ROW, J. jordan, B. Thege, V. Kriezel, D. Laudenback, K. Pokorny, C. Vermeline, THIRD ROW, L. Swoboda, M. Maly, P. Triplett, S. Hansen, S. Stuart, K. Hass. FAR RIGHT: 1975-76 Pep Club: FIRST ROW, C. Speichinger, M. Hansen, C. jensen, L. Laudenback, D. Barry, SECOND ROW, C. Vermeline, S. Albert, B. Thege, J. Miller, J. Schinker, V. Kriezel, K. Pokorny, N. Triplett, B. Lindgren, K. Pearson. THIRD ROW, C. Lundgren, R. Robbins, N. Yarmon, G. Sabatka, R. Johnson, L. Holtorf, J. Jordan, D. Swanson, K. Hajek, K. Piper, L. Barry. ROW FOUR, Pep Club Sponsors, Judy Weyand, Sharen Skipton, Karen Johnson. Varsity Cheerleaders, BELOW RIGHT, Look on dejectedly as the Warriors lose to state runner up Waverly. BELOW: 1975-76 Warrior Cheerleaders. 8-PEP CLUB PEP CLUB-9 CLOCKWISE STARTING RIGHT: Wahoo students dancing to the music of Airborn. CENTER: 1975 King and Queen, Larry Veskarna and Phyllis Caha. FAR RIGHT: Airborn performs for Homecoming dance. BELOW RIGHT: Homecoming court, 1974 Homecoming Queen L. Torrens, S. Edgar, K. Piper, J. Miller, D. Launden-back, C. jansen, L. Barry, Queen P. Caha, King L. Veskarna, D. johnson, W. Kramer, G. Nice, V. Snyder, N. Thompson, S. Childers, 1974 King D. Akerson. BELOW MIDDLE: prize winning store windows. BELOW: Varsity team members meditate before Homecoming Victory. 10-HOMECOMING “Victory Theme Brings Victory “Warrior Victory was the governing theme of Homecoming 1975. The festivities started with pep club decorating lockers on Monday and a parade downtown on Friday. Featured in the parade were the Queen and King candidates, the WHS marching band, Pep Club, W Club and all high school cheerleaders also participated. A short skit was presented by the junior girls as the rally ended with a victory cheer. Friday night the Warriors defeated the Columbus Lakeview Vikings 19-18. The coronation of Queen Phyllis Caha and King Larry Veskerna highlighted the Warrior's dance. Airborn provided music for the dance held at the Wahoo High school gym following the game. HOMECOMING-11 Staff Plans, Works Hard After deciding on a theme, the thirteen member Thunder-bird staff and advisor Doug Watts began the long task of piecing together the 1975-76 edition. Pictures had to be taken, copies written, headlines chosen, and all in time to meet the early deadlines. Every member of the staff was assigned a certain section to plan. Problems in planning included everything from bad films to getting people in the right place at the right time in order to take pictures. All in all, the experienced Journalism II class was successful in completing another part of Wahoo High history. CLOCKWISE STARTING ABOVE 1976 Annual Staff. FRONT RC Miller, R. Johnson, K. Pearson, S. Buchanan, T. Jonas, SEC ROW: W. Haessler, W. Kramer, B. Kuenning, K. Stuart, B. Mar: Callen, T. Shanahan, NOT PICTURED L. Syverson. TOP LEFT: Bi Wes and Rose glue a picture onto a layout. TOP RIGHT: Tc Steve make a print. CENTER: Lorre talks to Brandol about an RIGHT CENTER Wes and Kurt write copy, LOWER RIGHT Bruce type while Kim corrects copy. 12-YEARBOOK Student Council Entertains, Raises Money For Charity The 1975-76 Student Council started off the school year with a freshman mixer. Sound Electronics in Lincoln provided a disc jockey and music. Later, the council organized a Thanksgiving dinner for a needy family and a Christmas Party for the entire student body. A Christmas Dance was also held on December 23 with music provided by Todays Sound. Other activities included: selling hats and scarves, maintaining pop machines for both student and faculty members, and fund raising for charity. The Student Council was advised and sponsored by Mr. Carlson. CLOCKWISE, BEGINNING BELOW: 1976 Student Council, K. Stuart, B. Thege, C. Vermiline, B. Marshall, S. Stuart, K. Reit-majer, J. Miller, R. Christian, ROW TWO: B. Johnson, S. Herbener, T. Shanahan, T. Lawler, W. Kramer, S. Johnson, Sponsor J. Carlson. BELOW LEFT: Student Council Members discuss a money making project. MIDDLE CENTER: N. Hartshorn and T. McCright enjoy themselves at a Student Council sponsored Christmas party. CENTER: T. Shanahan sells a Wahoo stocking cap to C. Kennedy. ABOVE CENTER: 1976 Student Council Officers, Secretary T. Lawler, Vice President T. Shanahan, President W. Kramer. STUDENT COUNCIL-15 FHA Small But Strong FHA, with a new advisor Sharon Skipton, led an active, creative year planning parties, raffles, and exciting events. The annual goodies raffle was not held this year due to conflicts in scheduling. For the first time, a boy won recognition by winning the Betty Crocker Search for Leadership test. Chuck Hoppe earned the highest score from this school and therefore won a chance at scholarships and trips. As the year drew to a close FHA continued planning to build and promote their small organization. LEFT: Chuck Hoppe poses for picture after winning the Betty Crocker Award. CENTER: Christine Williamson conducts an FHA meeting as Mrs. Skipton looks on. ABOVE: FHA officers are Theresa Theis, Karen Pokorny, Delayne Peterson, Christine Williamson, Terry Snelling, Maribeth Machovec. NOT PICTURED, Sandy Rogers. Art Club Displays Work Art Club was busy this year planning many activities for themselves and other students. They started off the year's activities with a 50's dance where many contests were held to find the best dancers and the best dressed. In order to promote art. Art Club also had displays of their work in several places including West Ward, high school, city library, and downtown store windows. RIGHT, Art Club Members, are: Gail Sabatka, Yvonne Flick, Paula Nice, Chris Williamson, Shelly Hejhel, Kelly Hengen, Mike Richardson, Steve Daharsh. ROW 2: Tom Wharff, Chuck Hoppe, Terry Snelling, Jodi Pearson, Doreen Lechner, Betty Jonas, Elaine Theis. ROW 3: Rusty Mathis, Bob Clark, Moriah Plybon, Susan Kumpula, Lori Jansa, Lynette Bern, Cathy Daharsh. ROW 4: Karen Jonas, Kathy Swartz, Wayne Mathis, Nick Hartshorne, Mark Cejka, Scott Daharsh, Don Rogers. NOT PICTURED: Terry Nelson, Lori Miller, Rob Chrictian, Bob Hajek, Tod Lindholm, Warren Swanson, Don Gaddis, Scott Miller, Kim Pearson, Lori Peterson, Del Lindgren, Ramona Robbins, John Amman, Jim Little, Doug Gaddis. Culture Spanish Club Focus m a HEP® : tS§?| f-;WM Spanish Club is organized to provide experiences which enrich Wahoo students understanding of and appreciation for the cultural heritage of those Spanishspeaking people of the world. Perhaps the highlight of the years activities involved the construction of pinatas and annulation of the Latin American celebration of Christmas with the posada and pinata fiesta. Later the group attended a performance in Omaha of La Celestina, by the famous Spanish playwright of the Middle Ages Fernando de Rojas. Another special occasion featured travelogue talks by Mrs. Julie Hengen and Mrs. Darlene Barry. The members also enjoyed becoming acquainted with Mexican foods and dancing ABOVE CENTER AND RIGHT: 1975-76 Spanish Club Officers ROW 1: I. Barry, L. Anderson. ROW 2: K. Barry, K. Piper, C. Speichinger. MIDDLE: Spanish Club members enjoy authentic Mexican meal at Los Sanchez. RIGHT: Spanish Club members ROW 1: K. Barry, C. Vermeline, C. Speichinger, L. Anderson, Advisor B. Hudson, J. Woita. ROW 2: K. Pokorny, R. Welton, C. Jansen, V. Kreizel, M. Barry, B. Lindgren, J. Schinker, S. Hansen, C. Hengen. ROW 3: K. Jonas, K. Piper, P. Caha, L. Barry, G. Sabatka, K. Swartz, L. Skovgaard. 18-SPANISH CLUB Scholastic Members Honored There were 41 members in the 1975-76 Scholastic Club. The club is made up of sophomores, juniors, and seniors who achieved a 3.5 average for two semesters in a row. CLOCKWISE LEFT: Scholastic Club members. ROW ONE: S. Callen, T. Jonas, L. Houfek, S. Buchanan, D. Vrana, S. Herbener, N. Thompson, M. Richardson, W. Kramer. ROW TWO: D. Divis, J. Divis, S. Banghart, K. N atson, E. Miller, J. Jordan, W. Haessler, J. Divis, B. Kuenning. ROW THREE: C. Jansen, V. Kriezel, C. Speichinger, L. Anderson, D. Barry, B. Kuenning, S. Hansen, K. Jonas, P. Syverson, C. Vermiline, K. Piper, P. Caha. ROW FOUR: B. Lindgren, J. Schinker, L. Veskarna, V. Snyder, D. Johnson, D. Smith, D. Peterson, S. Rogers. ABOVE: Wahoo Lions Club entertains senior Scholastic Club members with a dinner. NOT PICTURED: B. Amman, M. Hansen, M. Maynard. SCHOLASTIC CLUB-19 CLOCKWISE, ABOVE: W-Club members lift in weight room. TOP: Girl members pose. TOP RIGHT: sponsor Barry Miller discusses new rules to club members. MIDDLE RIGHT: W-Club officers K. Hudkins, K. Stuart, V. Snyder. BELOW RIGHT: Coach Don Wright hands out Cross Country letters to club members. RIGHT: members eat during pot luck. W-Club members 1976 are: S. Johnson, S. Callan, V. Snyder, S. Herbener, K. Hudkins, R. Miller, T. Tanner, D. Crogan, G. Graff, W. Kramer, T. Triplett, D. Divis,). Divis, B. Kuenning, N. Thompson, B. Dau, L. Vesker-na, M. Richardson, T. Shanahan, W. Hesslar, B. Clark, J. Lynch, W. Stewart, M. Cejka, J. Roman, A Anderson, R. Welton, K. Stuart, R. Barth, K. Bosely, D. Linquist, J. Martens, P. Hageman, J. Divis, M. Brodahl, C. Huls, M. Hudkins, K. Haman, D. Barry, P. Sagert, J. Woita, K. Hass, M. Plybon, E. Snyder, S. Flanagan, T. Lawler, M. Hanse, B. Thege, L. Anderson, S. Stuart, C. Kennedy, K. Larson, N. Yarmon, C. Prochaska, D. Laudenback, C. Speicenger, C. Jensen, L. Torrens, B. Carrier, T. Thompson. 20-W-CLUB W-Club Equips Weight Room W Club was busy throughout the year, planning activities and fund raising events to benefit the athletic program. Members sponsored the W Club tournament, ran the concession stand at volleyball games. Funds earned were used to purchase weight equipment for the new school also the members adopted new regulations and restrictions to become and remain in the club. The 76 W Club was sponsored by Mr. Barry Miller W-CLUB-21 CLOCKWISE, RIGHT: Queen Deb Laudenback and King Vince Snyder. BELOW RIGHT: Senior boys Dave Rood, Pat Machovec, and Kenny Pestal toast to a good evening at the banquet. MIDDLE RIGHT: Crownbearer Jason Bromm, Nick Thompson, King Vince Snyder, Daryl Johnson, Jerry Divis, Bob Dau, 1975 King Todd Volkart. MIDDLE LEFT: Crownbearer Kristin Erickson, Julie Miller, Barb Lindgren, Queen Deb Laudenback, Cindy Jansen, Linda Barry, 1975 Queen Deb Christiansen. BELOW LEFT: Oriental Pagoda decorates 1976 Prom. BELOW: Sophomore prom-servers perform skit at junior-senior banquet. 22-PROM Oriental Garden Setting For Perfect Night Beautiful weather prevailed for the Junior-Senior Prom on Friday, May 7. The romantic night was the culmination of many weeks of planning and hard work for the juniors and their sponsors. Juniors and the honored seniors and faculty arrived at the banquet to be welcomed by the atmosphere of Oriental Gardens , the theme for the 1976 prom. Following a delicious meal and a short intermission, a dance was held in the gym. Vince Snyder and Deb Laudenback reigned as king and queen for the occasion, with Nick Thompson and Cindy Jansen as their first attendants. PROM-23 The 1976 Speech' Team was busy this year traveling to the Capital Conference meet in Ashland, the District meet in Blair, and sending one member to the State meet in Kearney. Senior Barb Lindgren earned a trip to state by receiving a superior rating on her After Dinner Speech at the district contest. Since the team consisted of only seniors, Coach Beverly Hudson is looking forward to building a new team next year. CLOCKWISE, ABOVE: Brandol Marshall and Carol Vermeline practice for their duet acting presentation. TOP RIGHT: Barb Lindgren gives her superior rated after dinner speech. MIDDLE: 1976 Speech Team, ROW ONE: B. Lindgren, J. Shinker, P. Caha, ROW TWO: D. Lindgren, J. Little, C. Hoppee, ROW THREE: Coach Bev Hudson, M. Hanson, K. Piper, C. Vermelinge, C. Jansen. NOT PICTURED: B. Marshall. 24-SPEECH CLUB Classes Seniors End Long Road To Graduation The Seniors of 1976 completed four busy years at Wahoo School. They were active in the Student Council, W-Club, FHA, Scholastic Club, and many sports. As freshman the class had bake sales, and as sophomores they were prom servers. They were responsible for getting decorations ready for Prom as juniors. The Senior year was the busiest. The classes activities were taking the SAT and ACT tests, having a skip day, attending the Prom, and finally graduation. SHIRLEY CROGHAN BOB DAU BETH AMMAN TIM BERN JERRY DIVIS LINDA BARRY PHYLLIS CAHA LINDA FISHER 26-SENIORS Senior Class Officers, LEFT TO RIGHT: Secretary Barb Lindgren, President Carol Vermeline, Treasurer Deb Laudenback and Vice President Bruce Kuenning. SANDRA GREEN PAM HAGEMAN MARY HANSEN JANET HEINRICHS MARY HAJEK CHUCK HOPPE KEVIN HAMANN MIKEHUDKINS SENIORS-27 RIGHT: Senior boys put whipped cream in the teachers' faces. CINDY JANSEN KERYL JELINEK KAREN KORANDA WESLEY KRAMER DARYL JOHNSON MARCIA KEMERLING VERNA KREIZEL GARY KREMLACEK 28-SENIORS BRUCE KUENNING BARBARA LINDGREN JAMES LITTLE BRAD KUMPULA DEL LINDGREN PATRICK MACHOVEC MARY LATTIMER JOHN LINDLEY BRANDOL MARSHALL DEBRA LAUDENBACK DANIEL LINDQUIST MARY MAYNARD SENIORS-29 NWKE MAYNARD MARILYNN PEARSON KERRI PIPER TOM McCRIGHT DIANE PABIAN KAREN POKORNY JULIE MILLER KENNETH PESTAL MIKE RICHARDSON GARY NICE DELAYNE PETERSON DAVID ROOD 30-SENIORS SANDRA ROGERS GALYN ROUSE JANET SCHINKER VINCENT SNYDER JEFF SWOBODA LORRE SYVERSON NICK THOMPSON NANCY TRIPLETT LEFT: Seniors Darrel Johnson and Bob Dau goof around in the halls. SENIORS-31 RIGHT: Senior Physics students watch Mr. Ketner explain an experiment. 32-SENIORS SAM VANNORMAN BOB VIRGL CAROL VERMELINE LARRY VESKRNA ROSS WELTON GWENN WOITA Seniors Activities Throughout High School AMMAN, BETH: Scholastic Club, Chorus, Teacher's aide. BARRY, LINDA: Girl's Basketball, Girl's Track, Pep Club, Pep Club Council, Spanish Club, Spanish Club Officer, Band, Band Small Groups, Homecoming Candidate, County Government Day, Student Council, Executive Committee, Class Officer BERN, TIM: Boys Golf, Art Club. CAHA, PHYLLIS: Girl's Track, Pep Club, Pep Club Council, Cheerleader, Spanish Club, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, Chorus, Homecoming Queen, County Government Day, Speech Team, Executive Committee, Class Officer, Teacher's aide. GROGHAN, SHIRLEY: Pep Club, Teacher's Aide, Transfer Student. DAU, BOB: Football, Boy's Basketball, Boy's Track, Cross Country, W-Club, Boy's Golf, Spanish Club, Band, Chorus, Swing Choir, Band Small Group DIVIS, JERRY: Football, Boy's Basketball, Boy's Track. W-Club, Boy's Golf, Spanish Club, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, Chorus, County Government Day, Executive Committee FISHER, LINDA: Teacher's Aide. GRFEN, SANDY: Chorus, Teacher's Aide HAGEMAN, PAM: Girls Track, Volleyball, Pep Club, Semester Graduate. HAJEK, MARY: Pep Club, Band, Chorus, Teacher's Aide, Pep Band. HAM ANN, KEVIN: Football, Boy's Track, W-Club. HANSEN, MARY: Girl's Track, Girl's Golf, Pep Club, Pep Club Council, Cheerleader, Spanish Club, T-Bird Staff, Scholastic Club, Band, Chorus, Speech Team, Executive Committee, Class Officer, Chorus Small Group HEINRICHS, JANET: Girl's Basketball. Girl's Track. Pep Club. HOPPE, CHUCK: Cross Country Student Manager, W-Club, Art Club, Spanish Club, Band, Chorus, Swing Choir, Band Small Group, Speech Team, Executive Committee, Class Officer, Teacher's Aide, School Play. HUDKINS, MIKE: Football, Boy's Basketball, Boy's Track, Wrestling. W-Club, Boy's Golf, Prom Server, Chorus, County Government Day JANSEN, CINDY: Girl's Basketball, Girl's Track, Pep Club, Cheerleader, Spanish Club, Spanish Club Officer, Chieftan Staff, T-Bird Staff, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, Band, Chorus, Homecoming Candidate, County Government Day, Speech Team, Executive Committee, Teacher's Aide JELINEK, KERYL: Art Club, FHA, FHA Officer, Chorus. IOHNSON, DARYL: Football. Wrestling. W-Club, W-Club Officer, Chieftan Staff, T-Bird Staff, Scholastic Club, Homecoming Candidate KEMERLING, MARCIA: Girl's Track, Pep Club, Prom Server, Band, County Government Day, Teacher's Aide KORANDA, KAREN: Girl's Basketball, Girl's Track, Pep Club. FHA. Band KRAMER, WESLEY: Football. Boy's Basketball, Boy's Track, W-Club, Chieftan Staff, T-Bird Staff, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, Chorus, Homecoming Candidate, County Government Day, Student Council, Student Council Officer, Executive Committee KREIZEL, VERNA: Pep Club, Pep Club Council, Spanish Club, Scholastic Club, Band, Chorus, Swing Choir, County Government Day, Executive Committee, Class Officer, Chorus Small Group. KREMLACEK, GARY: Executive Committee. KUENNING, BRUCE: Football, Boy's Basketball, W-Club, Boy's Track, Boy's Golf, Chieftan Staff, T-Bird Staff, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, Band, Chorus, Swing Choir, Band Small Groups, Executive Committee, Class Officer KUMPULA, BRAD: LATTIMER, MARY: Pep Club. LAUDENBACK, DEBRA: Girl's Basketball, Pep Club, Pep Club Council, Cheerleader, Chieftan Staff, T-Bird Staff, Prom Server, Band, Homecoming Candidate, Executive Committee, Class Officer LINDGREN, BARBARA: Girl's Basketball, Pep Club, Pep Club Council, Cheerleader, Spanish Club, Spanish Club Officer, Chieftan Staff, T-Bird Staff, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, Band, Chorus, Swing Choir, County Government Day, Speech Team, Executive Committee, School Play LINDGREN, DEL: Art Club, Spanish Club, Band, Speech Team. LINDLEY, JOHN: Football, Boy's Basketball, Wrestling. W-Club, Boy's Golf, Prom Server, Band, Band Small Groups, Executive Committee LINDQUIST, DANIEL: Football and Boy's Basketball Student Manager, W-Club, Chorus, Swing Choir. LITTLE, JIM: Football, Wrestling, W-Club, Boy's Golf, Art Club, Art Club Officer, Prom Server, Band, Speech Team, Teacher's Aide. MACHOVEC, PATRICK: football. Boy's Basketball, Wrestling, W-Club MARSHALL, BRANDOL: Football, Spanish Club. Spanish Club Officer, Chieftan Staff, T-Bird Staff, Prom Server, Band, County Government Day, Student Council, Speech Team, Executive Committee, Class Officer, School Play MAYNARD. MARY: FHA, Scholastic Club. MAYNARD, MIKE: McCRIGHT, THOMAS: MILLER, JULIE: Girls Track, Pep Club, Chieftan Staff, T-Bird Staff, Band, Chorus, Homecoming Candidate, County Government Day, Student Council, Executive Committee. NICE. GARY: Football, W-Club. Homecoming Candidate, County Government Day. PEARSON, MARILYNN: Chorus, Teachers Aide, Chorus Small Group. PABIAN, DIANNE: Pep Club, Chorus, Teachers Aide. PESTAL, KEN: Wrestling, Teachers Aide. PFTERSON, DELAYNE: Pep Club, FHA, FHA Officer, Scholastic Club, Chorus, Executive Committee, Teachers Aide. PIPER, KERRI: Girls Basketball, Girls Golf, Pep Club, Pep Club Council, Spanish Club, Spanish Club Officer, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, Band, Chorus, Band Small Groups, Homecoming Candidate, County Government Day, Speech Team, Executive Committee, Class Officer, Teachers Aide. POKORNY, KAREN: Pep Club, Pep Club Officer, Spanish Club, FFfA, FHA Officer, Chorus, Swing Choir, Vocal Solos, Executive Committee, Teachers Aide, Vocal Small Groups RICHARDSON, MIKE: Football, Boys Basketball, Boys Track, W-Club, Boys Golf, W-Club Officer, Art Club, Art Club Officer, Scholastic Club, Band, Chorus, Swing Choir, Band Small Groups. ROOD, DAVE: Football. W-Club. ROGERS. SANDY: FHA. FFA Officer, Scholastic Club, Chorus, Teachers Aide. ROUSE, GALYN: Semester Graduate SCHINKER, JANET: Pep Club, Pep Club Officer, Pep Club Council, Spanish Club, Chieftaift Staff, T-Bird Staff, Scholastic Club, Band, Speech Team, Executive Committee, School Play. SNYDER, VINCE: Football, Boys Basketball. Boys Track, W-Club, W-Club Officer, Scholastic Club, Band, Chorus, Swing Choir, Homecoming Candidate, County Government Day, Teachers Aide. SWOBODA, JEFF: Football, Boys Basketball, Boys Track Student Manager, W-Club, Chorus, School Play. SYVERSON, LORRE: Girls Track, Pep Club, Chieftain Staff, T-Bird Staff, Band. THOMPSON, NICK: Football, Boys Basketball, Boys Track, Cross Country, W-Club, Boys Golf, W-Club Officer, Spanish Club, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, Band, Chorus, Swing Choir, Band Small Groups, Homecoming Candidate, County Government Day. TRIPLETT, NANCY: Pep Club, Spanish Club, Chqrus, Teachers Aide. VANNORMAN, SAM: Executive Committee, Teachers Aide. VERMELINE, CAROL: Pep Club, Pep Club Council, Cheerleader, Art Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Club Officer, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, Band, Chorus, Swing Choir, Band Small Groups, County Government Day, Student Council, Student Council Officer, Speech Team, Executive Committee, Class Officer. VESKRNA, LARRY: Boys Basketball, Cross Country, W-Club, Chieftain Staff, T-Bird Staff, Scholastic Club, Homecoming King, County Government Day, Executive Committee, VIRGL, BOB: Football, Wrestling, W-Club, Boys Golf, Chorus, Executive Committee, Class Officer. WELTON, ROSS: Wrestling, W-Club, Boys Golf. WOITA, GWENN: Vollyeball, Girls Basketball. ACTIVITY LIST-33 CLOCKWISE, ABOVE: Rev. Ted Dillow gives the graduation address. TOP: Seniors wait to receive diplomas. TOP CENTER: Cindy Jansen receives a nursing scholarship. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Graff hands a flower to Gary Kremlacek. BOTTOM RIGHT: Principal Ronald Hulse congratulates seniors. MIDDLE: Bruce Kuenning receives honor cord. RIGHT: The band plays as the seniors come in. 34-GRADUATION Old School Sees Last Class The last commencement exercises in the old auditorium were held for the 58 member Wahoo High School Class of 1976 Sunday May 16, 1976 at 2:00. The processional and recessional were played by the Wahoo High School band under the direction of Don Johnson. Reverend Ted Dillow offered the invocation and the benediction as well as the address Old Dogs apd Children and Watermelon Wine. A musical selection, written by senior Mike Richardson, was offered by the junior-senior chorus under the direction of Boyd Bacon. Honor cords were presented by Ronald M. Hulse, principal and scholarships by James L. Carlson, counselor. Diplomas were presented by Robert Cook and Gene Piper, members of the school board. Flowers were given by Burl Graff, senior sponsor. 35 Juniors Show Skills During Prom Preparation Sandy Albert john Amman Lynette Anderson Rick Barth Debbie Barry Robert Bonow Darrell Bordovsky Scott Buchanan Steven Callan Mark Cejka Andy Chapman John Covington Steve Daharsh Yvonne Flick Donald Gaddes Scott Grieser Bill Hadan Ward Haessler Rhonda Hansen ABOVE: Junior officers. President Ward Haessler, Secretary Ramona Robbins, Vice-President Steve Callan, Treasurer Scott Buchanan. 36-JUNIORS Kathy Hajek Donald Heiser Kelly Hengen Steve Herbener LaVonne Holtorf Larry Jelinek Rose Johnson Carol Jonas Kathleen Jonas Tom Jones Jackie Jordan Keith Knutson Mark Lindgren Jay Loerch Christine Lundgren Glenn Mathis Tim Monson Kim Pearson Lori Peterson JUNIORS-37 RIGHT: County Government Day members. FRONT ROW: Gail Sabatka, Chris Lundgren, Lynette Anderson, LaVonne Holtorf, Kim Pearson, Debbie Barry, Carrie Speichinger, Kathleen Jonas, Jacki Jordan. SECOND ROW: David Smith, Torp Jonas, John Amman, Scott Buchanan, Kurt Stuart, Ward Haessler, David Vrana, Steve Callan, Steve Herbener. NOT PICTURED, Sponsor Mr. Bob Davis. Moriah Plybon Harvey Quick Daniel Reitmajer Ramona Robbins Gail Sabatka Ron Samek Robert Scholz Tim Shanahan David Smith Carrie Speichinger Kurt Stuart Diane Swanson Warren Swanson Barbara Thege Mark Volkart David Vrana Christine Williamson Ray Wharff Nancy Yarmon II IMIORS Sophomores Adjust To Student Life Diane Albert Mark Amman Allon Anderson Steven Banghart Marla Barry Kim Barry Lynette Bern Kevin Bosley Mark Brodahl Steve Buchanan Debra Buresh Kenneth Cejka Robert Clark Daniel Copple Dave Croghan ABOVE: Ken Cejka thinks hard about his lessons. ABOVE RIGHT: Kim Barry gives a speech on cakes in English. SOPHOMORES-39 Catherine Daharsh Kimberly Davis Eric Dillow Donald Divis John Divis Sheila Flanagan Timothy Frana Douglas Gaddis Gregory Graff Christopher Hajek Marty Hageman Donald Hammond Solveig Hansen Nicholas Hartshorn Karen Hass Cathy Heiser Rachelle Hejhal Leigh Houfek Carol Hrdlicka Kirk Hudkins Chuck Huls Lori Jansa Shari Jansen 40-SOPHOMORES Robert Jelinek Eric Johnson Sherman Johnson Karen Jonas Daniel Kellner Dwayne Koranda Brenda Kuenning Susan Kumpula Mitch Laudenback Theresa Lawler Jeanine Lindquist Ricky Lucas James Lynch Paul Machovec Pamela Mathis LEFT: Kim Davis gives a speech on mak-ing cakes in English. CENTER: Sophomore officers. Vice president Sherm Johnson, treasurer Marla Barry, president Dave Croghan, secretary Eunice Miller. SOPHOMORES-41 RIGHT: Sophomores, John Divish and Steve Banghart read the newspaper. Wayne Mathis Kevin Matson Karla Mika Eunice Miller Philip Monson Lawrence Nelson Terry Nelson Rodney Nichelson Timothy Nordstrom Marlys Olson Jon Peterson William Peterson Lee Plybon Steven Prochaska Kenneth Rezac 42-SOPHOMORES Pamela Sagert Donald Samek Todd Smith Evelyn Snyder Lorna Skovgaard Wade Stewart Alan Stoltenberg Sandra Stuart Patricia Syverson Leanne Torrens Evelyn Triplett Peggy Triplett Susan Triplett Thomas Vanderpool Rene Welton Denise Williamson Jenay Woita Steve Worm LEFT: The sophomore world history class listens attentively to Mr. Davis. SOPHOMORES-43 Mixer Highlights Nancy Akerson Kathy Banghart Dan Barry Jeanette Barry Lynae Barry Annette Borreson Jeffrey Braun William Carrier Todd Cejka Jim Chmelka George Christian Scott Daharsh Kris Davis Carrie Fisher Craig Gottschalk Bob Hajek Dwaine Heiser Casey Hengen William Hoppe Allan Jansa Sheila Jaroska Nancy Jansen Bret Johnson Betty Jonas Mary Kling Cindy Koresky 44-FRESHMEN Kenneth Lankton Cathy Larsen Doreen Lechner Colleen Lindgren Tod Lindholm Joni Loerch Maribeth Machovec Mona Maly James Martens Kim Matson Terri Mattes Joanne Maynard Mike Mayer Robert Miller Scott Miller Ronald Moody Dean Needham Patty Nelson Paula Nice Robert Nice Annette Novotny Elizabeth Oden Becky Olson Jodi Pearson Kim Peschel Laurie Pokorny Kelly Poulsen Catherine Prochaska FRESHMAN-43 RIGHT: Freshman officers. FRONT ROW: Vice President Joni Loerch, Treasurer Lynae Barry. SECOND ROW: President Bill Carrier, Secretary Kris Davis. Melanie Prokesh Kimberly Reitmajer Timothy Richardson Donald Rogers Jay Rohman Kimberly Rouse Scott Savery George Schinker Nancy Schoen Ronald Scholz Mark Smith Beth Snyder John Sutton Lisa Swanson Katherine Swartz Lori Swoboda Elaine Theis Theresa Theis Thomas Thompson Ted Triplett Mike Veskrna Allen Vrana Tom Wharff Tammy Worm Deborah Zauss 46-FRESHMAN Sports CLOCKWISE BEGINNING RIGHT: Reserves warm up before Ashland game. FAR RIGHT: Coach Julie Clapp. MIDDLE RIGHT: 1975-76 varsity team members. FRONT ROW: G. Woita, P. Hageman, S. Flanagan, P. Sagert, D. Barry, M. Plybon. SECOND ROW: Coach Julie Clapp, M. Maly, S. Jansen, K. Reitmajer, E. Snyder, K. Hass. LOWER RIGHT: Varsity team awaits return from the opponent. BELOW CENTER: Pam Hageman spikes the ball as teammate Gwen Woita looks on. BELOW: 1975-76 reserve team members. FRONT ROW: Coach Julie Clapp, C. Larsen, B. Snyder, C. Prochaska, J. Barry, A. Borreson. SECOND ROW: K. Rouse, L. Swanson, C. Banghart, K. Peschel, L. Swoboda, B. Olson, N. Akerson, P. Nelson, L. Bern, L. Torrens. 48-VOLLEYBALL Young Warriorettes Look To Future With only two seniors graduating, the future for WHS volleyball looks bright. There were 24 underclassmen who saw action in either varsity or junior varsity games, including 15 freshmen. The warriorettes can look forward to next season with six returning letter winners, four of them starters from last year. The highlight of the season came when both the reserves and varsity defeated Ashland at Wahoo. These were very important games since Ashland is one of Wahoo's biggest rivals. Gwen Woita was selected MVP by the players and Pam Hageman earned second team all area. Warriors End Losing String Wahoo broke their 23 game winless streak on Homecoming night against Columbus Lakeview. They had earlier in the year snapped their 20 game losing string with a tie against Elkhorn. Jerry Divis scored the winning touchdown with only 19 seconds remaining to give the Warriors a 19-18 win over Lakeview. The Warrior gridders finished with a 1-7-1 record losing to three state-rated teams. This year team captains were Vince Snyder and Daryl Johnson. Snyder was also voted Wahoo's outstanding back and allconference honorable mention and Johnson was named outstanding lineman and all-conference guard. Kurt Stuart was the team's leading tackier and was also allconference honorable mention as was Bruce Kuenning. CLOCKWISE: UPPER LEFT, Bruce Kuenning, shows punting form. Warrior gridders showr enthusiasm before Waverly game, UPPER J CENTER. Wahoo line opens hole for Kurt , Stuart against Schuyler, UPPER RIGHT. FARf RIGHT, coaches Miller, Davis and Watts  watch from sideline. RIGHT, Dave Croghan fakes to Steve Herbener in scrimmage game. Warrior team for 1975, left to right, FIRST, ROW, Scott Grieser, Bob Clark, Mark Volkart, Terry Nelson, Steve Banghart, Phil Monson, jim Lynch, Wade Stewert, Kirk? Hudkins. SECOND ROW, coach Barry f Miller, Mark Brodahl, Rick Barth, Kurt -Stuart, Steve Buchanan, Ward Haessler, £ Scott Buchanan, Chuck Huls, John Divis. H THIRD ROW, student manager Don Divis, Wes Kramer, Mark Amman, Vince Snyder, Tim Monson, Steve Herbener, Mark Lindgren, Dave Croghan, Tim Shanahan. FOURTH ROW, Kevin Hamman, Daryl Johnson, Gary Nice, Bob Virgil, John Lindley, Jerry Divis, Mike Hudkins, Bruce Kuenning, student manager Kevin Bosley, assistant coach Bob Davis. 1975 Varsity Football Scoreboard Wahoo 3 26 Ashland Wahoo 7 27 Schuyler Wahoo 0 0 Elkhorn Wahoo 0 27 Arlington Wahoo 0 20 Centennial Wahoo 19 18 Columbus Lakeview Wahoo 6 45 Norris Wahoo 12 40 Gretna Wahoo 7 45 Waverly FOOTBALL-51 Reserves-Frosh Have Tough Year Both the freshmen and reserve football teams experienced tough seasons this year. The reserves' record was 0-4 and the freshmen were 1-4 with their only win over Raymond Central. One of the highpoints of the freshmen season was John Ruzicka's 103 yard rushing performance against Central which Wahoo won 6-0. The reserves best showing came against Ashland where they blocked three Bluejay| punts but suffered a heartbreaking 7-0 loss. TOP, 1975 freshmen football team. TOP ROW, left to right, Coach Bruce Klemme, Mark Divis, Chuck Tillman, Frank Koranda, John Ruzicka, Jim i Miller. SECOND ROW, Todd Cejka, Rob Miller, Jay Rohman, Bret Johnson, John Sutton. THIRD ROW, Scott Savery, Mark Smith, Ted Triplett, Tim Richardson, Rob Christian, Coach Doug Watts. FRONT ROW, Mike Veskrna, Jeff Braun, Bill Hoppe, Craig Gottchalk, Mike Meyer, and student manager Kelly Poulsen. MIDDLE, Bill Hoppe makes tackle on a Central ball carrier as Rob Miller pursues. John Ruzicka breaks loose for gain against Central, BOTTOM. 52-FRESHMAN FOOTBALL UPPER LEFT, Steve Herbener grinds out tough yardage against David City. Kirk Hudkins breaks tackles against Waverly, MIDDLE LEFT. MIDDLE RIGHT, Ward Haessler and Steve Herbener break up an Arlington pass. Mark Lingren sacks David City's quarterback, LOWER LEFT. ABOVE, Coach Davis watches action from sideline. RESERVE FOOTBALL-53 '76' Wrestlers Greatly Improve The Warriors, under Coach Doug Watts, had four wrestlers go to the state tournament this year. They were Mark Smith, Bill Hoppe, Scott Grieser, and Daryl Johnson. The team produced a record of 5-4 against three state rated teams. The highlights of the year were the 28-27 win over Blair and the one point loss to 7th rated Platteview. Top tournament action placed the Warriors 2nd in the Fremont Bergan Tourney. There were 14 letters given out this year, 12 lettermen are returning. Three varsity wrestlers improved from a total of 5 wins last year to 52 wins this year. The team is expected to be very strong next year. 54-WRESTLING CLOCKWISE, beginning LEFT: Tim Mon-son stands up for an escape. B£LOW: Mark Smith uses a bar-arm to control his man. CENTER: Daryl johnson, after winning one of his 20 matches. FAR LEFT: Scott Grieser tries to guillotine his man. LEFT CENTER. John Lindley tries to turn his opponent. TOP LEFT: Steve Banghart attempts a switch against a Blair opponent. ABOVE, ROW 1: Coach Doug Watts, T. Monson, H. Quick, S. Banghart, M. Smith, B. Hoppe, Mgr D. Kellner. ROW 2: S. Grieser, S. Bpchanan, J. Sutton, D. Johnson, M. Lindgren, Mgr. L. Holtorf. NOT PICTURED J. Lindley, M. Volkart. Reserves Help Varsity The reserves placed five at the Ashland Reserve Tournament. Champion, Steve Buchanan; runner up, Marty Hagemen; third, Larry Nelson; fourth, Mark Amman and Phil Monson. Leading winners for the reserves were Marty Hagemen, 8-T and Steve Buchanan, 7-2. The reserves helped the varsity in practice, pushing them to a winning season. CLOCKWISE, beginning ABOVE, 1976 reserve Team, ROW 1: M. Amman, S. Buchanan. ROW 2: T. Nelson, M. Hagemon, P. Monson, L. Nelson, J. Rohman. TOP: Steve Buchanan wrestles his way to the championship of the Ashland Reserve Tournament. RIGHT: Barb Lindgren looks on as brother Mark wrestles at District Tournament. 56-WRESTLING '75 Harriers Just Miss The WHS cross country team came within yards 01 going to state this year. The team came in fourth in the district meet, missing state by one team. Wahoo also finished fourth in Capitol Conference and won their only duel. The coach voted junior Steve Callan as the MVP as he finished first in three meets and set two school records. Coach Don Wright is losing three seniors, but stays optimistic as he has a fine crop of runners coming up. CLOCKWISE: BELOW, Coach Wright discusses results with freshman Bill Carrier. Greg Graff and Nick Thompson near finish against Seward, LOWER RIGHT. LOWER LEFT, the 1975 cross country team left to right: Bob Dau, Steve Callan, Larry Veskrna, Greg Graff, Tom Thompson, Steve Prochaska, Bill Carrier, Nick Thompson. Portion of the crowd at the W-Club invitational, MIDDLE LEFT. LEFT, Steve Callan crosses finish line in the first meet of the year. CLOCKWISE: Warriors await fourth quarter tip off in district tournament action. Tim Shanahan, LOWER MIDDLE, grabs the rebound as teammate Vince Snyder checks-out. LOWER LEFT: Bruce Kuenning battles for postion against Arlington. UPPER LEFT: Tim Shanahan goes high for the rebound against a Schuyler defender, jerry Divis, MIDDLE ABOVE, scores another two points from the outside. ABOVE: 1975-76 varsity team. FIRST ROW: W. Haessler, V. Snyder, L. Veskerna, j. Divis, S. Herbener. SECOND ROW: Student manager, M. Laudenback, K. Stuart, D. Croghan, B. Kuenning, W. Kramer, M. Richardson, D. Lindquist, student manager. BACK ROW: Coach Weyand, N. Thompson, T. Shanahan, B. Dau, S. john-son, S. Callan, head coach Bob Davis. CENTER: Warriors head out on the court for another ballgame. Warriors Shed Losing Image The Warriors had the best season since 1943, going 14-5. Coach Davis was highly pleased with the team's performance, but was also disappointed as the team failed to win any tournaments. Of the five losses, three oc-cured in tournament play. The team received much press coverage and honors, as they were rated throughout most of the season and at one time were rated fourth by both the Omaha and Lincoln papers. Many players received honors; the teams scoring leader, Jerry Divis made first team All-Conference and second team All-State. He was also selected by coach Davis as the MVP for the year. Tim Shanahan, the leading rebounder, received first team All-Conference and Honorable mention All-State. Assist leader Bruce Kuenning also received honorable mention All-Conference. Although the team lost five of the top six players. Coach Davis felt the team will improve due to the good attitude and the increased height of next year's team. BASKETBALL-59 WAHOO RESERVE 1975-76 RECORD 8-5 Wahoo Opponents 60 David City 42 55 Waverly 52 47 Valley 48 61 Arlington 58 51 Gretna 65 59 Norris 45 49 Platteview 46 60 Centennial 56 52 Central 54 67 Ashland 49 46 Blair 50 50 Schuyler 59 48 Elkhorn 45 60-BASKETBALL BELOW, 1975-76 freshman basketball team: FRONT ROW: T. Triplett, T. Thompson, B. Braun, student manager K. Paulsen. BACK ROW: Coach Klemme, C. Gottschalk, M. Mayer, T. Cejka, T. Lindholm, B. Carrier, T. Richardson, J. Martins. BELOW: Steve Callan goes high for jump ball. BELOW LEFT: Sherm Johnson shows good shooting form. UPPER LEFT: 1975-76 reserve basketball team: FRONT ROW: S. Johnson, S. Eferbener, K. Stuart, Coach Weyand. MIDDLE ROW : K. Matson, S. Prohauska, K. Cejka, W. Haessler. BACK ROW: K. Bosley, C. Hajek, D. Croghan, S. Callan. Ward Flaessler, UPPER MIDDLE, pumps one from the outside. LEFT: Brett Johnson receives a pass from teammate Ted Triplett. WAHOO BASKETBALL 1975-76 Reserves, Frosh Eye Future RECORD 14-5 Opponents Wahoo The Wahoo High reserve and freshman basketball teams had very respectable seasons this year. The reserves finished the season with an 8-5 win-loss record, the best since 1972. Under coach Weyand, the team displayed signs of team work and determination. Steve Callan and Dave Croghan led the team in rebounds and total points respectively, while Sherm Johnson led in field goal percentage. The Freshman had a record of 5-6. Due to illness, many times the team played without some of their starters and subs. Brett Johnson led the team in total points with 209 and a per game average of 19. Johnson and Rob Miller led the team in rebounds. Coach Bruce Klemme expects these freshman to add depth to next year's Reserve and varsity teams. BASKETBALL-61 David City Waverly Valley Arlington Paul VI Crete Gretna Norris Platteview Centennial Central Norris Arlington Platteview Ashland Blair Schuyler Elkhorn Districts Pius 9-3 Beat Season Ever Under the leadership of Coach Harry Kasischke, the 1975-76 girls basketball team compiled a 9-3 record, the best in the Warriorettes history. The girls captured their first trophy ever by taking 3rd place in the conference tournament. Leading in the scoring category this season was senior Deb Laudenback with 61 points. Junior Deb Barry pulled down a record breaking 133 rebounds for an 11.1 average. With only two senior starters graduating, the oncoming season looks profitable with seven returning letter winners. Deb Barry was nominated to first team all-conference while junior Lynette Anderson and freshman Cathy Prohaska received honorable mention. Leading the way for the reserves was Cathy Prohaska and sophomore Connie Kennedy. The reserves ended the season with a 6-3 record, the best ever. 62-GIRLS BASKETBALL CLOCKWISE STARTING LEFT: Connie Kennedy puts up a shot. MIDDLE: Paula Nice awaits a rebound. LOWER LEFT, 1975-76 girls basketball team: FRONT ROW, K. Piper, C Prohaska, L. Anderson, C. Speichinger, G. Woita, D. Barry, M. Barry, B. Snyder, C. Larsen, B. Oden, N. Yarmon. MIDDLE ROW: N. Jansen, L. Barry, D. Laudenback, C. Jansen, C. Kennedy, B. Kuenning, B. Olson, J. Barry, C. Banghart, A. Borreson. BACK ROW: L. Torrens, K. Rouse, K. Davis, K. Mika, E. Triplett, L. Pokorny, A. Novotny, K. Peschel, M. Maly, C. Lindgren, P. Nice, L. Swoboda. UPPER LEFT: Carrie Speichinger jumps high for opening tip off. UPPER MIDDLE: Coach Harry Kasischke instructs team during time out. TOP RIGHT: Coach Julie Clapp gets the reserve team psyched up. ABOVE: Deb Laudenback goes for a rebound during warm-ups as teammates look on. GIRLS BASKETBALL-63 Tracksters Gear For Future The track team didn't score well in meets this year, but many members did turn in good performances. It was a young team with only two seniors and three juniors, making next year's outlook brighter. Highlights of the season included sophomore Sherm Johnson's 6' high jump, good enough for a tie for second at district and a state meet berth. Junior Steve Callan set a new school record of 10:21.4 in the two-mile, junior Steve Herbener lowered his 100 yard dash time to 10.4 and senior Vince Snyder ran a best 53.9 in the 440 yard dash in his first year of high school track. With many underclassmen returning next year the track team is destined to improve. CLOCKWISE: ABOVE: Sherm Johnson clears the high jump bar at North Bend. Tom Tanner crosses the finish line for fourth place in the two-mile relay at the conference meet, ABOVE RIGHT. RIGHT: Kirk Hudkins prepares to go over a low hurdle at North Bend. 64-BOYS TRACK CLOCKWISE, LEFT: Tom Tanner sails through the air in the triple jump. The 1976 track team, FIRST ROW: student manager Jay Rohman, Jim Chmelka, Tim Monson, Mark Brodahl, Wes Kramer, Mike Meyer, Scott Savery, Tim Richardson, Eric Dillow, Todd Cejka, Bill Carrier. SECOND ROW: Dave Croghan, Vince Snyder, Wade Stewert, Jim Lynch, John Divis, Kirk Hudkins, Ted Triplett. THIRD ROW: Coach Don Wright, student manager Allon Anderson, Don Divis, Greg Graff, Bob Clark, Steve Callan, Sherm Johnson, Rob Miller, Steve Herbener, Tom Tanner, Tom Thompson, student manager Mark Cejka. ABOVE: junior Steve Herbner leans for the tape. BOVS TRACK-65 RIGHT, 1975-76 girls track team. ROW ONE: Coach Julie Clapp, C. Larsen, Coach Harry Kasischke. ROW ONE: K. Davis, E. Triplett, P. Nice, N. Yarmon, B. Snyder, L. Swanson, C. Kennedy, B. Kuenning, K. Mika, J. Barry, E. Snyder, K. Davis. MIDDLE: Beth Snyder stretchs out in the long jump. BELOW: Team members intently watch at the Arlington Relays. 66-GIRLS TRACK Larsen Leads Girls Track Freshman Cathy Larsen was the only girl to represent Wahoo at the State Track Meet, qualifying in the mile run. Out of a total 60 points on the season Cathy scored 40Vi of them. According to Coach Harry Kasischke, the season was somewhat of a disappointment because of the lack of interest shown. At the end of the season only 12 girls remained, all freshmen and sophomores. LEFT: Brenda Kuenning hands baton to Cathy Prohaska. TOP MIDDLE: Coach Harry Kasischke and Coach Julie Clapp time an event. ABOVE: Evelyn Snyder gets a quick start out of the blocks. GIRLS TRACK-67 CLOCKWISE, RIGHT: 1976 Golf Team, Coach Graff, Jim Martens, Jerry Divis, Scott Grieser, Kurt Stuart, Nick Thompson, Mike Richardson, Brett Johnson, Scott Buchanan, Casey Hengen, Jay Loerch, Jeff Braun. NOT PICTURED: Bob Dau, Ross Welton, Bruce Kuen-ning. Ward Haessler, Tim Shanahan. FAR RIGHT: Wahoo Varsity, FRONT ROW: Nick Thompson, Jerry Divis, Coach Graff, BACK ROW: Scott Grieser, Ross W'elton, Kurt Stuart. LOWER RIGHT: Tim Shanahan watches the follow through of Bob Dau's swing. CENTER: Tim Shanahan takes a practice swing before his drive as Ward Haessler prepares for his turn. LEFT CENTER: Scott Grieser uses a steady hand in his putting. BELOW: Jerry Divis eyes the ball for a long drive 68-BOYS GOLF w Golfers Compile Winning Record Coach Burl Graff's 1976 golf team completed the season 4 and 3 in dual meets. The team was successful, but Coach Graff believed his players needed to improve on the mental part of the game. The team failed to qualify a state competitor but have two returning lettermen for next year's squad along with the reserves who posted a 3-4 record this past season. Junior Kurt Stuart was the most consistent varsity member, having an average nine hole score of 44. Ward Haessler lead the reserves with a 47 average. BOVS GOLF-69 Girls Golfers Finish 5 and 1 Coach Burl Graff's girls golf team ended the 1975 season with a dual record of 5 and 1 and a 19th place finish at state. Junior Barb Thege led the team in all statistical categories. She had the best 9 hole score of 44 at Cedar Hills, and the best 18 hole score of 98 in the state tournament at Benson Park. Next year looks promising with only one of the four varsity members graduating. There will be many good reserves fooking to fill in the spot vacated by senior Mary Hansen. CLOCKWISE STARTING RIGHT: The 1975 Girls Golf team, BACK ROW: J. Woita, K. Davis, K. Hengen. MIDDLE ROW: J. Loerch, M. Prokesh, B. Oden, S. Stuart, J. Pearson. FRONT ROW: M. Hansen, L. Anderson, B. Thege, S. Hansen. NOT PICTURED: R. Welton. BELOW RIGHT. Sandy Stuart attempts a putt. BELOW: Coach Burl Graff and Barb Thege look on as Lynette Anderson tees off for number one green. Music 71 '76 Band Excels; Mr. J. Leaves The 1975-76 band had one of its most active years. This was Mr. Johnson's last year as band director. He gave many praises about the band, saying he thought it was one of the best bands in this area. During the summer of 1975 the band went to Winnipeg, Canada to a band contest. There% were three different contests, including; concert band, street marching and field marching. All the students and sponsors had an exciting trip. Another highlight was the bands 1 at district contest at Tekameh- Herman. CLOCKWISE, TOP: Band practices for contest. RIGHT: Shelli Hejhal is featured during marching events. BOTTOM, Members of the State Clinic or Hatings Honor Band: J. Loerch, C. Hoppee, N. Thompson, B. Thege, M. Richardson, K. Piper, L. Barry, K. Hengen, D. Swanson, and L. Anderson. MIDDLE: Mr. J directs band practice. CLOCKWISE, BOTTOM: Stage Band practices for contest. MIDDLE: Trumpet choir plays at a concert. TOP: Members of the 1976 b nd are; Flute: C. Lundgren, J. Yarmon, R. Welton, C. Kennedy, R. Robbins, S. Stuart, N. Shoen, E. Snyder, K. Barry, J. Woita, T. Worm, Horns: D. Swanson, S. Hansen, B. Johnson, E. Miller, B. Oden, J. Barry, N. Yarmon, L. Swanson, Oboe: B. Olsen, M. Hansen. Bassoon: B. Thege, T. Lindholm, Clarinets: E. Triplett, C. Hengen, J. Lindquist, L. Swoboda, K. Piper, K. Hajek, D. Smith, L. Pokorny, L. Torrens, M. Hajek, K. Mattson, L. Barry, D. Barry, P. Syverson, B. Snyder, C. Hoppe, C. Heiser, K. Jonas, Saxophones; E. Dillow, M. Lindgren, B. Kuenning, D. Vrana, C. Vermeline, S. Albert, L. Barry, A. Vrana. Trumpets: S. Herbener, S. Johnson, J. Loerch, B. Dau, L. Houfek, C. Larsen, M. Maly, C. Hajek, D. Heiser, B. Kuenning, R. Miller, G. Schinker, M. Brodahl, K. Mattson. Basses: N. Thompson, J. Lindley, T. Monson, S. Worm, S. Daharsh, Baritones: K.'Hengen, S. Buchanan, D. Croghan, J. Covington, D. Heiser, D. Rodgers. Trombones: M. Richardson, L. Anderson, T. Thompson, E. Johnson, P. Monson, B. Hoppe, L. Holtorf, Percussion, K. Davis, T. Richardson, C. Gottschalk, A. Chapman, S. Buchanan, V. Snyder, J. Jordan, J. Martins, D. Laudenback, and M. Mier. BAND-73 74-BAND CLOCKWISE; ABOVE; Band members start to get ready for concert band. TOP: Pep Band gives support at the district basketball tourney. MIDDLE: Barb and Tod practice together. RIGHT: The band at the Wahoo Marching Contest. TOP: Student teacher, Joyce Berquist, addresses the chorus. ABOVE: Swing Choir Band performs I Writer the Songs. TOP MIDDLE: Junior and Senior chorus members perform at graduation. MIDDLE: Soloist, Phil Monson. RIGHT: Soloist, Andy Chapman. 76-CHORUS The 1975-76 Fr.-Soph. Chorus members are: D. Ablert, A. Anderson, L. Bern A. Borreson, M. Brodahl, D. Buresh, B. Clark, D. Copple, D. Croghan, C. Daharsh, S. Davidson, K. Davis, E. Dillow, C. Cottschalk. D. Hammond, S. Hansen, K. Hass, C. Heiser, D. Heiser, B. Hoppe, L. Houfek, C. Hrdlieka, L. jansa, S. Hansen, E. Johnson, S. Johnson, C. Kennedy, C. Koresky, B. Kuenning, S. Kumpula, C. Larsen, M. Laudenback, T. Lawler, C. Lindgren, J. Loerch, J. Lynch, M. Maly, J. Martens, P. Mathis, T. Mattrs, K. Mika, E. Miller, R. Miller, P Monson, P. Nelsen, P. Mice, M. Olson, L. Pokorny, S. Prochaska, T. Richardson, J. Rohman, P. Sagert, N. Schoen, L. Skovgaard, L. Swoboda, T. Thompson, L. Torrens, E. Triplett, P. Triplett, R. Welton, D. Williamson, J. Woita, S. Wrom, T. Worm, J. Yarmon, D. Zauss. BELOW: The younger chorus sings at the Fall Concert. LEFT: Director Boyd Bacon explains the next piece to the audience at the Spring Concert. CHORUS-77 Hard Work Earns Chorus Honors Wahoo's Chorus enjoyed an exciting and busy year. The Chorus held six concerts this year under the direction of Boyd Bacon. The first semester a Fall Concert was held, featuring many soloists. There was also, a Christmas Concert, with sacred music, and the Country music concert, with singing and dancing. The Chorus attended the Capitol Conference Clinic and sang with students in a large choir the night of the clinic. Se'cond-semester, the chorus held two presentations, the spring concert and the Picnic concert. In both concerts, the swing choir sang and danced, and some soloists performed. The chorus attended the District Contest at TeKmah-Herman and received a superior, as did many soloists. The swing choir and the Jazz Quartet make many public appearances during the year. Boyd Bacon served his last year as chorus director. The 1975-76 Jr.-Sr. Chorus members: R. Barth, P. Caha, A. Chapman, J. Covington, S. Daharsh, S. Green, K. Hengen, S. Herbener, L. Holtorf, C. Hoppe, C. Jansen, K. Jelinek, J. Jordan, W. Kramer, V. Kriezel, B. Kuenning, M. Lindgren, T. Monson, D. Pabian, D. Peterson, K. Piper, K. Pokorny, H. Quick, D. Reitmejer, M. Richardson, S. Rogers, T. Shanahan, N. Thompson, N. Triplett, C. Vermeline, C. Williamson. TOP: The older chorus performs at the Spring Concert. MIDDLE: Chorus practices. BELOW: Director Boyd Bacon directs the young chorus. 78-CHORUS CHORUS-79 Faculty Administration Plans Move Mr. Hulse, ABOVE, works out problems. School board members, FAR ABOVE, Left to right. Mrs. Jane Johnson, Mr. Ken Christensen, Mr. Willard Hunzeker, Mrs. Dorothy Blair, Mr. Bob Cook, Mr. Don Brodahl, Mr. Howard Pearson. FAR RIGHT, Mrs. Elly Sagert works at typewriter. Mrs. Jordan, RIGHT, shown here doing one of many jobs. NOT PICTURED: Mr. Gene Piper. 82-ACADEMICS The administration of Wahoo High again had a busy year. Much of their time was spent in preparation for the new school. The school is expected to be completed at the last part of 1976 or the first part of 1977. Much time was also spent on curriculum changes and student activities. The three janitors also had a busy year. Their duties included sweeping, vacuuming, lawn mowing, and snow shoveling. CLOCKWISE; LEFT, Janitors Benny Judd, Ed Lehr, and Joe Rezac. Mr. Hunzeker and his secretary, Mrs. Paula Erickson ABOVE LEFT. Mr. Carlson, ABOVE, goes over paper work. ACADEMICS-83 Coaches Enjoy Good Seasons CLOCKWISE STARTING RIGHT: Mr. Watts reads a selection of a short story to his sophomore English class. MIDDLE: Mrs. Johnson opens a bottle of pop during her planning period. FAR RIGHT: Mr. Klemme shows his class a film. BELOW RIGHT: Mrs. Hudson discusses a story with freshman Paula Nice and Doreen Lechner. BELOW CENTER: Mr. Davis reviews the daily assignment with his'history class. BELOW: Mr. Weyand sits resting after a long day. 84-ACADEMICS English Classes Excel In Writing, Literature The English classes were taught by Mr. Doug Watts, Mrs. Karen Johnson, Mr. Bruce Klpmme, and Mrs. Beverly Hudson. Mr. Watts taught Journalism and English II. He was also the wrestling coach and the freshman football coach. Mrs. Johnson taught junior English, senior English, and a freshman English class. Mr. Klemme taught English I and boys P.E. He is the freshman football and basketball coach. Mrs. Hudson taught English I, English II, English Comp., and Spanish I. Mr. Bob Davis and Mr.'Joe Weyand were the history teachers. Mr. David taught american history and world history. He is the assistant football coach and the varsity basketball coach. Mr. Weyand taught history, modern problems, urban geography, and sociology. He is also the reserve basketball coach. ACADEMICS-85 CLOCKWISE STARTING ABOVE: Mr. Schlager watches Tim Shanahan and Steve Callen while they work. ABOVE RIGHT: Mr. Childers rests after a long day. RIGHT: Mrs. Stromburg is pointing out a letter to her typing class. 86-ACADEMICS Vocational Classes Prepare Students For Future Mr. Clyde Childers, Mr. Dick Schlager, and Mrs. Jocelyn Stromberg, taught the business courses. They help students prepare for the future. Mr. Childers taught business law and diversified occupations course, which help students prepare for, and find work. Mr. Schlager taught accounting, general business, and typing. These courses help students who are preparing to go on into the business world. Mrs. Stromberg taught typing, shorthand, and office practice, preparing students for office jobs. The home ec. courses were taught by Mrs. Sharon Skipton and the shop classes were taught by Barry Miller and Marlin Miesinger. These courses prepare students for many jobs. Mrs. Skipton taught home ec., adult living, and foods. She also was the Pep Club sponsor and FHA sponsor. Mr. Miller, taught wood shop, mechanical drawing, and shop. Mr. Miller also coached the football team and assisted in track. Mr. Meisinger taught shop IV, shop III, metal shop, and special shop for eighth grade boys. CLOCKWISE STARTING LOWER LEFT: Mr. Miesinger watches over his shop class Mr Miller, MIDDLE, helps two of his students ABOVE: Mrs. Skipton talks over the daily assignment with Theresa Thies. ACADEMICS-B7 88-ACADEMICS CLOCKWISE STARTING ABOVE: Mrs. Benson helps students. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Hansson, ABOVE, replace books, while Mrs. Smith checks papers, AT RIGHT. The math courses were taught by Mr. George Toline and Mr. Burl Graff. Mr. Toline taught geometry, general math, and algebra II. Applied math, algebra I, and advanced math, were taught by Mr. Graff. Mr. Graff also coached girls and boys golf. Art I thought VI were taught by Mrs. Charlene Bakewell. She also taught some art classes at the elementary school and sponsored the Art Club, and the junior class. Mrs. Kathryn Hansson, head librarian, and Mrs. Faith Smith, her assistant, supervised the library. They help students find books and kept the books and magazines in order. Mrs. Hansson was also sponsor of the junior class. The resource room classes were taught by Mrs. Deloris Benson. English R was taught by Mrs. Lois Smith. The class is a special aid for students in the English field. CLOCKWISE STARTING LEM: Mrs. Bakewell helps her students in pottery. ABOVE LEFT: Mr. Toline visits with his students. ABOVE: Mr. Graff, reads while watching study hall. ACADEMICS-fW Music Department Duo Leave Music courses were taught by Mr. Don Johnson and Mr. Boyd Bacon, while Don Wright and Mr. Jared Ketner handled the science courses. Mr. Bacon helped teach band early in the year when Mr. Johnson was ill. Mr. Bacon also taught music theory and chorus. The band under Mr. Johnson had numerous preformances and spent a week in Canada. Mr. Ketner taught general science, chemistry, and physics. Mr. Wright taught biology, zoology, and physiology. He also coached track and cross country. Mrs. Julie Clapp and Mr. James Sutherland taught P.E. classes. Mrs. Clapp also coached volleyball, basketball, and track, while Mr. Sutherland handled the athletic department. CLOCKWISE STARTING RIGHT: Mr. Bacon shows a new dance step to Laurie Pokorny. BELOW RIGHT: Mrs. Clapp shows the fine art of volleyball. BELOW: Mr. Johnson works on a instrument. Science and P.E. Classes Interest Students ACADEMICS-91 Yes, those were the days, and tho we thought they were the end, we will find them the door to new ways, To visions around the bend. IT Ill WALSWORTH Marcelinc, Mo., U.S.A.