Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1977 volume:

hunderbird 11 Experience A Year Of Excitement, Adjustment Homecoming, Dances, Plays Held In New Auditorium 5 The 1976 yearbook staff found itself having a difficult and easy year. The new building offered many opportunities for interesting and unusual layouts and pictures. But the moving caused confusion that many times found the staff without equipment or wondering where to find an activity for pictures. Although no expressed theme was given to this year’s book, the staff tried to tie as many pages as possible into the ideas of newness and change. This theme can be found with the new facilities being used as a background for the traditional activities. 6 New Setting A Relief To Annual Staff 1. Todd Lindholm looks over a new negative. 2. Rose Johnson works on her layout. 3. Tom Jonas, Tracy Lawler, and advisor Doug Watts discuss picture positions. 4. This didn’t happen often. Ken Cejka and Steve Banghart working at the same time! 6. Tim Shanahan caught in one of the few moments not working. 6. Steve Callan sizes a print. 7. Yearbook staff ROW ONE: T.Shanahan, K. Cejka. S. Callan, W. Haessler. ROW TWO: K. Pearson. S. Banghart. T. Lindholm. ROW THREE: R. Johnson. T. Lawler. T. Jonas. 7 1. Director Bill Baumert directs the band as they play Pomp And Circumstance . 2. Jackie Jordon smiles as she just received her Diploma. 3. Mr. Graff.Mr. Hunzeker, Mr. Hulse, and Reverend Monson all took part in the ceremonies. 4. Everyone stands while Seniors enter the auditorium. 5. Mr. Hulse congratulates Scott Buchanan as he receives a Wrestling scholarship from Midland College. 6. Ricky Barth and Lynette Anderson enter the gym for Graduation Exercises. The first commencement excercises in the new school were held for 53 member Wahoo High School class of 1977 Sunday May 22, 1977 at 2:00 P.M. The Processional and Recessional were played by the Wahoo High School band under the direction of Bill Baumert. Reverend Daniel Monson offered the Benediction as well as the Address “A Season For Everything . The musical selecton Corner of the Sky was presented by the Wahoo High School Swing Choir under the direction of Lonnie Olson. Honor Cords were presented by Ronald M. Hulse, principal and Scholarships were presented by James L. Carlson, Councelor. Diplomas were presented by Jane Johnson and Ken Christensen, of the Board of Education. Flowers were given by Burl Graff, Senior Sponsor. 8 Class Of ’77 Gathers Scholarships, Honors 9 A very successful spirit week began Homecoming festivities this year. Pep Club girls showed the athletes their appreciation by making spirit boxes, booster buttons, garters, and cakes for each guy. “Love is a Warrior Victory” was this year’s theme. Unfortunately the Warriors lost to the Cenntenial Broncos 28-0, causing low spirits for the Homecoming dance. Nevertheless, excitement still hung heavily in the air when Junior Julie Yarmon announced Queen Deb Barry and King Tim Shanahan as the 1976 royalty. Spirit Week Highlights ’76 Homecoming 1. Carrie Speichinger attempts to put up a streamer while Sherm Johnson and Bill Hoppe hold up the ladder. 2. Kirk Hudkins making some yardage during the Homecoming game. 3. Jeanette Barry and Beth Snyder work intently on Homecoming decorations. 4. Mr. Miesinger helps Kim Barry and Peggy Triplette with Homecoming decorations. 5. Ev Snyder and Leanne Torrens cheer on the Warrior Worm during the Homecoming Pep Rally. 1976 Royalty continued on next page. Left to right: J. Jordan, B. Thege. C. Speichinger. Crown Bearer B. Barry, R. Robbins. K. Pearson. Queen Deb Barry, 1975 Queen P. Caha. King Tim Shanahan. 1975 King L. Veskrna, T. Monson. Crown Bearer. R. Robbins. Steve Herbner. S. Buchanan. K. Stuart, and Andy Chapman. 11 13 1. Captain Keller (Jay Rohman) struggles to carry Anne Sullivan (Jeanie Lindquist) from her locked bedroom as his son James (Greg Graff) and Martha (Eunice Miller) look on. 2. Captain Keller and James Keller talk about Helen while Kate Keller (Rene Welton) and Aunt Ev listen closely. 3. Aunt Ev (Chris Lundgren), James, Kate. Helen. Annie, and Keller get ready to eat supper. 4. Helen and Annie become friends. 6. Play director Mr. Clark talks over set construction with crew members Kim Davis. Rob Nichelson. and Bill Peterson. CAST Doctor Kate Keller Helen Percy Aunt Ev James Mrs. Anagnoe Annie Sullivan Viney ! DIRECTED BY: Bernie Clark ASSISTED BY: Connie Dillow and Bev Hudson STUDENT DIRECTOR: Gail Sabatka 14 Miracle Worker Opens Drama Revival The Miracle Worker was a sad, inspirational play about a family who had a handicaped little girl who was blinded when young. The eleven cast members met often to go over their parts in the play. I thought the play was very successful, I was happy with it and was pleased with the characters, set, and the student audience. They were very mature in their conduct, commented Director Bernie Clark. The highlight of the play was when Annie Sullivan, (Jeanine Lindquist) got Helen (Solveig Hansen) to spell words with her hands and to recognize things by the way they felt. The Miracle Worker was the first play done in years. It was well received by the audience and the cast and prop members who had lots of fun putting on the play. 15 Council Moves Rock, Attend Convention The Student Council achieved various things this year to make the school year more worthwhile. The year began with a two day convention at Omaha Tech. The convention was set up to exchange ideas and discuss improvements for the Student Council. The members sponsored the movie “The Other Side of the Mountain at Christmas. Admission was a can of food to be donated to the welfare office. The most significant project was moving the Wahoo High School rock from the old school to the new school. Next years election may prove to be different. Elections requiring a campaign may be the way to a new and improved Student Council, according to sponsor Jim Carlson. 1. Student Council members for the 1976-77 year are from left to right: TOP ROW: C. Tillman, W. Haesslor, K. Stuart, R. Christian, Mr. Carlson. MIDDLE ROW: S. Stuart, L. Barry, B. Thege, A. Speichinger. BOTTOM ROW: K. Barry, E. Snyder, J. Loerch, and T. Dillow. NOT PICTURED: S. Herbner and M. Barry. 2. Council members discuss money making projects. 3. Ward Haessler, Barb Thege, and Kurt Stuart make plans for the up coming Christmas party. 16 1. Speech sponsor. Mrs. Hudson, helps Marla Barry with her speech for District contest. 2. Speech Club members are from left to right: TOP ROW: Mrs. Hudson. R. Wharff. M. Laudenback. M. Barry. K. Jonas. B.Thege. C. Hengen. MIDDLE ROW: J. Rohman, J. Lindquist, K. Swartz.T.Lawler. A. Borre-son.R. Welton. BOTTOM ROW: G.Sabatka. M. Smith, S. Hansen. L. Torrens. 3. Kathy Swartz gives Casey Hengen some pointers before his speech at District Contest at Blair. Speech Team Grows The speech team participated in two contests this year. The first, held at Centennial, resulted in three II’s and five III ratings. The District contest, held at Dana College at Blair, resulted in five II’s, and two III ratings. There were no state qualifiers this year. The speech team, in comparison with last year, was larger in number, but they were a young and unexperienced squad. Next year’s team looks promising. 17 1. 1977 Spanish Club members: TOP ROW: N. Sc hoe n. S. Hansen. C..Hengen, K. Swartz. R. Welton. M. Barry, L. Anderson. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Hudson. O. Sabatka. K. Reitmajor. J. Barry. A. Borreson. K. Barry. C. Prochaska. BOTTOM ROW: J. Woita. L. Skovgaard. K. Davis. 2. Mrs. Hudson explains a new Spanish word to Spanish students. 3. Rene Welton. Karen Jonas, Kathy Swartz, and Solveig Hansen prepare for the Spanish Club Christmas party. 4. Oregg Graff adds finishing touches to a pinata of Mrs. Hudson. 6. Spanish Club officers: Rene Welton. Karen Jonas. Casey Hengen, Solveig Hansen, and Kathy Swartz. 18 Acting, Parties, Food Are Club Interests Mrs. Hudson’s Spanish Club members had a busy year as they were involved in many activities. They of course had fun preparing for the traditional pinata Christmas party. And for the first time ever, Mrs. Hudson entered the Spanish Club in speech contest where they received good ratings for the play SUNDAY COSTS FIVE PESOS that they interpreted. They ended the year by eating Spanish style at Los Sanchozs restaurant near Lincoln. 19 1. Solveig Hansen applies make-up to Annette Borreson's face. 2. Diane Albert and Jay Rohman watch something in the play very closely. 3. Some of the play members put make-up on their faces before the play. STORY THEATRE, a play by Paul Sills, was the spring play performed by WHS students. The play acted as “a stimulant to the imaginations of the audience” said play director Bernie Clark. The story was a group of Grimms Brothers and Aesop’s Fables. The play involved mime and panto mime. Four plays, THE LITTLE PEASANT, HENNY PENNY, THE MASTER THIEF, and THE FISHERMAN AND HIS WIFE, were performed from the eight originals. The play was originally chosen because of its economic advantages. It required little or no props, sets, or costumes. The actors and actresses, Marlys Olson, Diane Albert, Eunice Miller, Annette Borreson, Nancy Yarmon, Randy Pearson, Greg Graff, Casey Hengen, and Jay Rohman, played various characters from one person to an animal, or from a herd of cattle to a chicken. 20 Story Theater Fables In Pantomines 1. Eunice Miller is getting ready to begin the play for the smaller kids. 2. Action during the play is shown here by five of the play members. 3. Director Bernie Clark watches some of his actors and actresses getting ready before giving the play. 4. Actors and Actresses: Annette Borreson, Greg Graff, Nancy Yarmon. Eunice Miller, Jay Rohman, Marlys Olson, Randy Pearson, Diane Albert, and Casey Hengen. 21 W-Club Writes New Constitution The Wahoo High W-Club got off to a slow start this year but much action was taken later in the year. One of the first things the W-Club did was to rewrite the Constitution. One important rule change was that each member must letter at least once a year in any varsity sport to remain a member. 1. W-Club officers: Pres. Kirk Hudkins. Sec. Jeanette Barry. Vice-Pres. Beth Oden. Sargeant of Arms. John Ruzicka. NOT PICTURED, Treasurer, Kathy Larson. 2. W-Club plans events for the school year. 3. W-Club members for the year are: ROW 1: K. Christianson. C. Cejka. T. Cejka. J. Hoppe. J. Rohman, B. Clark. A. Anderson. S. Buchanan. O. Graff. M. Smith. L. Nelson. ROW 2: M. Lindley, A. Borreson. S. Flanagan. K. Reitmajor. J. Delay. A. Chapman, S. Callan. T. Shanahan. T. Triplett. T. Thompson. M. Brodhal, R. Samek. B. Carrier, Coach Watts. K. Prochaska, L. Torrens. E. Triplett. E. Snyder. K. Mika. S. Herbner, M. Lindgren, K. Hudkins, B. Hoppe, E. Dillow, R. Miller, D. Divis, K. Bosley. Coach Kaischke. ROW 4: S. Hansen. C. Kennedy. B. Kuenning, B. Snyder. J. Barry. B. Oden. C. Larsen. T. Monson. R. Barth. J. Ruzicka. S. Buchanan. J. Sutton. G. Sabatka, N. Yarmon, B. Thege. L. Anderson. C. Speichinger. K. Hass, W. Stewart, S. Jansen. S. Stewart, S.Greiser. W. Hassler. K. Stewart. J. Martin. Coach Tinglhoff. NOT PICTURED: M. Divis. D. Barry. M. Barry. P. Triplett, D. Croghan. C. Tillman. K. Poulson, K. Davis. M.Volkart. S. Banghart, J. Divis. L. Holtorf, S. Savary. 22 ________ 12 Seniors Maintain 3.5 Class Average Scholastic Club is a group made up of sophomores, juniors, and seniors having an average of 3.5 for the second semester of last year and the first semester of this year. There were 42 members in Scholastic Club this year. 1. 1977 Scholastic Club members: ROW 1: D. Barry. T. Lindholm. C. Gottschalk. L. Houfek, K. Hudkins, S. Buchanan, S. Callan. T. Jonas. T. Triplett. T. Thompson. ROW 2: C. Speichinger. B. Thege. L. Anderson. J. Jordan. T. Monson. S. Herbner. D. Vrana. W. Haessler. M. Smith. C. Hengen. B. Carrier. ROW 3: K. Jonas. A. Borreson. K. Reitmajer. K. Swartz. S. Hansen. B. Kuenning, E. Miller. L. Pokorny. B. Olson, J. Barry. N. Schoen. ROW 4: C. Lundgren. D. Barry. L. Swoboda, K. Peschel, C. Lindgren. L. Barry. L. Swa K. Matson. J. Divis. D. Divis. NOT PICTURED: D. Smith. S. Banghart. E. Snyder. P. Syverson. T. Shanahan 2. Scholastic Club member Brenda Kuenning studies in the library 23 1. Prom candidates: Sandy Albert, Kim Pearson. Barb Thege, Ramona Robbins. Jackie Jordan, Queen Carrie Speichinger, King Steve Callan, Andy Chapman, Steve Herbener, Scott Buchanan, Mark Lindgren, and Kurt Stuart. 2. 1977 Prom Queen Carrie Speichinger and Prom King Steve Callan. 3. prom Servers gave the banquet entertainment. 4. Prom servers: M. Veskrna, 38C. J. Sutton 41D, and J. Delay 36A. Prom A Heavenly” Experience. 24 A quiet tranquil atmosphere prevailed for the Junior Senior Prom this year. The starry evening was the culmination of many weeks of planning and hard work for the Juniors and their sponsors. “Stairway to Heaven” was the theme for the 1977 Prom. And it was a heavenly feeling that greeted the Juniors, honored Seniors, and faculty when they arrived at the banquet. Following a delicious meal and an entertaining skit presented by the Prom Servers, a dance was held in the gym. Steve Callan and Carrie Speichinger reigned as King and Queen for the occasion. Art Club Busy With Projects, Trips. This year the art club was one of Wahoo High’s most active organizations. The seventy-five enthusiastic members sold candy to earn $400 dollars first semester and in April hosted the Capital Conference Art Exhibit and Clinic at Gateway. Members also journeyed to Lincoln for a day of learning about batik and air brush. May 10 and 13 was spent in Omaha visiting different art museums and galleries. The leftover money from 1977 will be used for the promotion of art and school improvement. The art club has plans for a mural in the weight room. The officers were Kelly Hengen, Karen Jonas, and Kim Davis. The sponsor was Mrs. Bakewell. 26 6 I. Art Club officers were Kim Davis. Karen Jonas and Kelly Hengen. 2. Tim Shanahan examines a painting at the art museum visited on the field trip. 3. Art Club members gather around Gizmos during their field trip. 4. Artists at work. 5. Art Club Members are. from left to right. TOP ROW: P. Nelson. J. Pearson Ms. Bakwell. K.Hass. S.Jansen. L. Bern. K. Daharsh. K. Rouse. K. Woita. L. Jansa. P. Nice. SECOND ROW: K. Davis. G. Sabatka. S. Hajhal. K. Jonas. K. Bishop. K. Matson. B. John. J. Bohaty. B. Swoboda. T. Pafford. F. Hicken. THIRD ROW: M. Hrdlicka. T. Fujan. B. Hoppe. S. Callan. K. Hudkins. J. Divis, T. Lindholm, B. Peterson. T. Etherington. J. Sherwood. FOURTH ROW: D.Buresh, J. Kincholos. P. Mathis. D. Williamson. N. Johnson. L. Hagamen. M. Borreson. J. Hoppe. D. Swanson. M. Lindley. 27 Pep Club-Year Of Discussion, Change I 28 The 1976-77 Pep Club had a very busy year. Some of their money making projects included a bake sale and selling Pretty Pads (little note pads). Also for the first time the Pep Club purchased flowers for the Senior night. The cheerleaders also had a busy year. They put on a cake raffle and sold candles to raise money for Cheerleading camp. Also the Wrestling Squad was increased to six instead of four for next year. This was a very controversial year for the pep club. There was even a question of dissolving the pep club and revising it to a spirit or booster club to include the boys. This idea did not pass however. The only change that took place was that Mrs. Skipton retired as sponsor. Mr. Baumert will take on the responsibility for next year. New uniforms will also be an inspiration for next year. I. Pep Club members from left to right: TOP ROW: K. Davis. B. Olson. L. Pokorny, C. Larsen. Ms. Bakewell. Mrs. Weyand. Mrs. Skipton, J. Richmond. J. Kinchloe. S. Johnson. A. Speichinger. S. Triplett. D. Bonow, M. Johnson, S. Johnson. L. Swoboda. N. Jansen. K. Peschel. C. Prochaska. J. Trutna. M. Jelinek. L. Houlfek, D. Christensen. M. Hoppe. T. Dillow. S. Woita. K. Hulse. J. Hudkins, J. Syverson, K. Bacel. D. Sawyer. S. Hrdlicka. THIRD ROW: J. Pearsen, A. Borreson, K. Reitmajor. M. Machovec, D. Zauss. K. Swartz. B. Snyder. J. Barry. L. Swanson. M. Prokesh. C. Lindgren. A. Novotny. K. Rouse. K. Matson. N. Schoen. BOTTOM ROW: L. Barry. R. Banghart. J. Loerch. T. Worm. M. Maly. 2. TOP ROW: Ms. Bakwell, Mrs. Weyand. Mrs. Skipton. SECOND ROW: E. Snyder. E. Miller. C. Kennedy. S. Hansen. E. Triplett. B. Kuenning. P. Tripplet. L. Torrens. J. Yarman. THIRD ROW: K. Mika, L. Skovgaard. J. Woita. P. Syversen. S. Stuart. R. Welton. J. Vervacky. K. Barry. C. Hrdlicka. BOTTOM ROW: D. Barry. L. Anderson. B. Thege. N. Yarman. K. Pearson, K. Hajek. R. Johnson. R. Robbins, C. Speichinger. 3. Pep Club members discuss Friday night’s game. 4. Senior pep club girls give the pep rally on Tamer day. 5. Everyone, including Mona Maly, wore their hats to classes on hat day. 6. Coach Anderson and Coach Weyand play the fools at this pep rally. 7. Mrs. Hudson announces the finalists for hat day. 29 1. Wrestling cheerleaders support our guys at the W-Club Tournament. 2. Reserve and Varsity cheerleaders. TOP ROW: J. Loerch, P. Tripplet, D. Barry. C. Speichinger, K. Barry. E. Snyder. BOTTOM ROW: S. Hansen. M. Maly. L. Barry, L.Torrens. 3. The cheerleaders performed a Mexican hat dance pom-pom routine at many of the pep rallies. 4. Kim Pearson and Karen Hass pose for a friendly picture. 5. Wrestling cheerleaders from left to right: Kim Pearson. Tammy Worm. Kathy Banghart and Karen Hass. 6. Barb Thege and Carrie Speichinger discuss last minute plans for the pep rally they are about to put on. 7. The cheerleaders psych themselves up for Two Bits . 8. Mona Maly watches intently at the action going on on the field. 30 Sports Helped By Cheerleader Spirit 31 Band Excellence Continued In 32 1. Kim Davis and Evelyn Snyder prepare for the Columbus Day parade. 2. Twirler Shelli Hajhal and majorette Barb Thege await their performance. 3. State Clinic winners Solveig Hansen, Barb Thege, Diane Swanson, Julie Yarmon, Steve Herbner, and Jay Loerch. 4. Director Bill Baumert and band members anxiously await Pershing performance. 5. Mr.Baumert places an order for new band equipment. The 1976-77 band did very well this year. For one thing they were very lucky to receive Mr. Bill Baumert as their new band director. A lot of hard work and practice paid off as they received a “I” superior rating at the District Contest held at Tekameh-Herman. The stage band also did well at District Contest. They received a 11” rating. Steve Herbner, Jay Loerch, Diane Swanson, and Barb Thege received superior ratings. The summer was especially highlighted as the band took a day to visit Peony Park. 33 I. Stage Band performs at concert. 2. 1977 WHS Band: J. Hattan. M. Johnson. J. Syver son, N. Shoen. T. Worm. K. Barry. C. Kennedy. E. Snyder. S. Stuart. R. Welton, J. Woita, J. Yarmon. C. Lundgren, J. Barry. B. Oden. L. Swanson. S. Hansen. E. Miller. D. Swanson. N. Yarmon. T. Dillow. B. Olson. T. Lindholm. B. Thege. J. Richmond. E. Triplett. K. Barsell. M. Flanagen. C. Frana. M. Hoppe. S. Woita. C. Hengen. K. Matson. L. Pokorny, B. Snyder. L. Swoboda, J. Lindquist. P. Syverson. L. Torrens, D. Barry. K. Hajek. D. Sawyer. K. Jonas. D. Vrana, D. Christensen. L. Barry. A. Vrana. B. Kuening. S. Albert. C. Lindgren. M. Lindgren. D. Bonow, K. Hulse, T. Kennedy. C. Larson. J. Loerch. M. Maly. R. Miller. O. Schinker. K. Matson. S. Herbener. J. Loerch. K. Christensen. M. Divis. T. Thompson. E. Johnson. P. Monson, L. Anderson. L. Holtorf, C. Tillman. S. Vrana. D. Croghan. S. Buchanan. K. Hengen. T. Carmer. J. Smith, S. Daharsh. L. Houfek, S. Worm. T. Monson. J. Miller. R. Welton, C. Oottschalk, J. Martens. S. Buchanan. D. Hammond. A. Chapman. J. Jordan. K. Davis. M. Brohdal. D. Zauss. and P. Triplett. 3. Director Bill Baumert is always prepared for an emergency. 4. N. Yarmon. K. Jonas. B. Kuenning and L. Torrens anxiously await the Pershing performance. 5. Pep Band helps keep up the team's spirits. 6. Lori Pokorny practices for band rehearsal. 7. Majorette Barb Thege and Mr. Baumert plan for the Columbus Day Parade. 34 Contest Members Gather Superiors Concerts, Contests Keep Chorus Active I. 1977 Chorus: K. Mika. T. Lawler. P. Triplett. R. Welton, C. Kennedy. M. Plybon. L. Torrens. M. Machovec. P. Nelson, J. Loerch, B. Olson, T. Worm. J. Barry, N. Schoen, K. Davis. M. Hrdlicka, T. Mattes, J. Maynard, K. Matson, C. Prochaska. J. Jensen. B. Lechner, D. Zauss, L. Holtorf. J. Jordon. S.Swanson, D. Albert. S. Triplett, J. Woita. O. Sabatka. A. Borreson, L. Skovgaard. C. Koresky. M. Kling. K. Barsell. B. Jonas. L. Humlicek. A. Speicbinger, L. Swanson, P. Mathis, S. Triplett. T. Dillow. D. Bonow. J. Jensen, K. Reitmajer, L. Porkorny, C. Larsen, J. Trutna, M. Lindgren, S. Herbener, J. Martens, C. Oottschalk, T. Thompson, R. Miller, S. Prochaska. M. Divis. D. Hammond. S. Davidson, A. Stoltenberg. J. Loerch, S. Worm, R. Blankenbeckler. J. Covington. A. Kellner. D. Croghan. J. Chmelka, D. Vrana, S. Savory. R. Clark. B. Svoboda. L. Houfek. T. Monson, P. Monson. 2. Mr. Olson directs chorus practice. 3. 1977 Swing Choir: R. Welton, J. Martens, L. Torrens, P. Monson, T. Thompson, M. Lindgren, L. Houfek. K. Mika. J. Jordon, T. Monson. D. Swanson. R. Miller, T. Lawler, L. Holtorf, Director Mr. Olson, Pianist Mrs. Anderson. NOT PICTURED are D. Hammond and L. Porkorny. 4. Sopranos work hard during rehearsals. The 1976-77 Chorus had a very busy year. This year the Chorus received Mr. Olson as their new chorus director. A lot of practice and hard work paid off as the Chorus, Swing Choir, and Soloists participated in many activities, such as concerts, contests, and clinics. One concert enjoyed by all included modern songs combined with dance steps.This concert was performed in conjunction with the band. New Arena Aides Enthusiasm, 1. J. Woita, J. Pearson, J. Loerch. and M. Prokesh watch L. Anderson getting ready to tee off. 2. A. Thege. B. Oden, and S. Hanson patiently wait for their turn at practice. 3. S. Stuart is practicing during pre-season. 4. B. Thege is preparing to putt the ball. 5. Team members are: ROW 1, S. Hansen, J. Pearson, M. Prokesh, J. Loerch. ROW 2, Coach Burl Graff. J. Woita. B. Thege. L. Anderson. NOT PICTURED: S. Stuart. 6. Coach Graff helps S. Hanson by giving her helpful hints on putting. 7. Coach Graff gives helpful advice to B. Oden during practice. 40 Girls Earn Sixth Place In First B” State The girl’s golf team, coached by Burl Graff, ended the 1976 season with a 4-1-1 record. There were many highlights during the year. The team finished sixth out of the 19 teams at state. In the Brownell-Talbot tourney they finished fourth of eleven teams. Senior Barb Thege had the best 18 hole score at the Fremont Country Club with a 103, and the best nine hole score at Cedar Hills with a 46. Senior Lynette Anderson had the best nine hole score at Ashland with a 46. Letter winners were Barb Thege, Lynette Anderson. Solveig Hanson, Beth Oden, and Sandy Stuart. The reserve record was two wins and three losses. 42 Warriors Struggle To 0-9 Season 1. Chuck Tillman sweeps right behind lead blocker Bill Hoppe. 2. Bill Hoppe takes the handoff from quarterback Kirk Hudkins. 3. The warriors offensive line awaits the center snap. 4. Coach Anderson’s line warms up before the Ashland game. 5. Andy Chapman (77) and Kurt Stuart (44) help give Kirk Hudkins added passing protection. 6. The 1976 varsity football team; ROW 1: C. Tillman. S. Prochaska. T. Cejka, S. Buchanan. P. Monson. J. Miller, B. Hoppe. T. Carmer. J. Roman, M. Mayer, student managers J. Hansan and A. Shanahan. ROW 2: Coach Watts, K. Stuart. S. Herbner, M. Brodahl, K. Hudkins, W. Haessler, R. Barth, W. Stewart, T. Monson. S. Buchanan, 8. Grieser. A. Chapman, and Coach Tinglehoff. ROW 3: Coach Kleme, J. Delay, D. Croghan, M. Divis, M. Lindgren, J. Ruzicka, J. Divis. R. Miller, T. Shanahan, B. Clark, J. Sutton, E. Dillow, R. Christian, and Coach Anderson. 6 The Wahoo Warriors under new head coach Dick Tinglehoff had a very disappointing 0-9 season. Coach Tinglehoff felt his boys had a good attitude and with 16 returning lettermen is looking forward to next year. This year’s captain was Scott Buchanan with Tim Monson and Kurt Stuart as Co-Captains. Mark Lindgren and Tim Shanahan were All-Capitol Conference, while Kirk Hudkins and Scott Buchanan were Honorable Mention All-Conference. One of the bright spots of the season was the blocking of the offensive line as the Warriors usually out gained their opponent in total yards gained. Another highlight was spilt end Tim Shanahan's 34 pass receptions for four touchdowns. 43 76 Season Attracts 17 Freshman Both the freshman and reserve football teams experienced tough seasons this year. The freshman and reserves combined efforts producing an 0-3-1 season. The majority of sophomores played so the freshman alone played the last two games. The freshman had 17 players out for football, nine of them joining the team half way through the season. Under coach Bruce Klemme the team developed unity and enthusiasm. The highlight of the season was the 0-0 tie with Raymond Central. John Ruzicka led the team in tackles and in yards gained. 1. The reserves think of ways to come back from a 6-0 halftime deficit against Norris. 2. The reserves use halftime to catch their breath before going back on the field. 3. Jim Miller (41) and Kevin Christensen (69) pass block against Norris. 4. John Ruzicka rolls left as Chris Cejka (29) throws a good block. 5. Mike Borreson hands off to John Ruzicka as Jim Hoppe (72) blocks. 6. Mike Borreson calls signals for the freshmen. 45 1. Coach Julie Clapp give final instructions before the Waverly game. 2. Varsity team members huddle during time out. 3. Reserve player Mona Maly ‘ digs ball while team members Lori Swoboda (43) and Kim Peschel (41) look on. 4. Cathy Larsen spikes ball during Norris game. 5. Jenette Barry serves while teammate Annette Borreson gets ready to serve. 6. 1976 team members. ROW ONE: E. Snyder. S. Flanagan. K. Reitmajer, D. Barry, K. Hass, S. Jansen. C. Prochaska, A. Borreson, M. Barry. ROW TWO: L. Swanson. K. Davis, J. Barry, C. Larsen, B. Snyder, K. Rouse. K. Peschel. M. Maly. L. Swoboda, K. Davis. ROW THREE: S. Johnson. J. Richmond, K. Banghart, N. Akerson, B. Olson, P. Nice, C. Koresky. M. Hoppe. S. Woita. ROW FOUR: T. Dillow, N. Shane, S. Matson, J. Syverson, S. Triplett, D. Bonow, M. Johnson, J. Kincheloe. VB Record No Indication Of Season 46 The varsity volleyball record of 3-10 was really misleading. The players improved during every contest, which is more of a criteria for judgement than the record. Lone senior Deb Barry was the leading spiker and server, and was selected most valuable player of the year. Deb served ten straight points in the first round win of the District Tournament, against Gretna. The reserves ended the season with a record of 3-4. 47 Tough District Trips Harriers 1. 1976 Cross Country Team: student manager Jim Chmelka. Coach Don Wright. Ted Triplett. Greg Graff. Bill Carrier. Steve Callan. Tom Thompson, and Mark Smith. 2. Ted Triplett gets a rub down from manager Jim Chmelka before the Stromsburg Invitational. 3. Ted Triplett shows good running form during W-Club Invitational. 4. Tom Thompson, Ted Triplett, and Steve Callan sprint from the starting line at the beginning of the W-Club Invitational. 5. Coach Don Wright shouts encouraging words to Greg Graff and Tom Thompson. The WHS cross country team had a very successful season this year. They placed second in the Stromsburg Invitational, third in Capitol Conference and fifth in districts. The most valuable runner award went to senior Steve Callan for the second straight year as he broke his own school record with a 13:03 time over a 2.5 mile course. Coach Wright is looking forward to next years season 4 out of 5 returning letterman will be juniors. W ■ r-. • ■-’ ■■ The varsity wrestling squad finished a successful season with a 5-3-1 record. The warriors also did very well in tournament competition this year, winning first place trophies at Clarks and Bergan. Bill Hoppe, Mark Smith, Steve Banghart, and John Divis, all underclassmen, competed at the state tournaments, with Bill Hoppe finishing fourth. Bill Hoppe, most valuable wrestler of the year, finished a very successful season, winning 30 matches, tieing the school record. Bill also won pinning and takedown titles, setting a new school record for takedowns, as he captured five tournament championships. Another State competitor, Mark Smith, injured early in the season, came back to win 24 of his matches, place second in Districts, and won two matches in state competition. Coach Watts felt that next season should be even better, as he is expecting eleven returning lettermen. 1. M. Volkart struggles for takedown. 2. M. Smith attempts to breakdown his Elkhorn opponent. 3. Steve Buchanan works from a sit out. 4. Scott Buchanan takes home a victory. 5. B. Hoppe on his way to pinning an Ashland Blue Jay with a half.” 6. 1977 Varsity Wrestling team. ROW 1: Student manager G. Sabadka, student manager L. Holtorf, J. Sutton. J. Divis. Scott Buchanan. T. Monson, Coach Watts. ROW 2: S.Banghart. M.Volkart, Steve Buchanan. B. Hoppe, M. Smith, M. Lindley, student manager S. Savory. Wrestlers Capture Clarks, Bergan Titles 51 This season’s Reserve record was a successful 8-1. The team finished third in the Ashland Tournament and freshman Chris Cejka set a new school record with an individual record of 14-0-1. The Reserve Tournament Champions were, Chris Cejka, Mike Lindley, and Larry Nelson. Coach Watts felt that this Reserve squad was the best team he’s had in years. Seven of ten team members are freshman. 62 Reserves Set New Dual Record 1. L. Nelson takes home a victory. 2. J. Hoppe pins his opponent. 3. K. Christensen tries to turn his man. 4. D. Swanson works to break his man down. 5. State competitors B. Hoppe, J. Divis, S. Banghart, and M. Smith. 6. L. Nelson counters a takedown. 7. 1977 reserve team ROW 1: Student Manager S. Savory. L. Nelson. D. Swanson. R. Samek. J. Hoppe. ROW 2: T. Cejka. K. Christensen. C. Cejka. NOT PICTURED: T. Volkart and J. Smith. 53 Warriorettes Take Conference Crown 1. Beth Snyder goes up for the rebound as teammates look on. 2. Coach Harry Kasischke gives instructions to his team during time out. 3. Janette Barry shoots for two over the Gretna Dragons. 4. Deb Barry and Connie Kennedy cut off their opponent while trying to drive to the basket. 5. Lori Swoboda skies high while attempting to out jump her opponent. 6. Deb Barry goes in for a lay up during warm ups. 7. Cathy Prochaska and Brenda Kuenning battle for a loose ball during the opening tip off. 54 The 1976-77 varsity girls basketball team compiled the best record in Wahoo history, 14-2. The warriorettes captured first place in the Conference Tournament defeating Platteview 43-39, and runner up in districts, losing to Lincoln Pius X 53-42. Leading the way in the scoring column this year was junior Connie Kennedy with a 9.1 average. Senior Deb Barry led the team in rebounds with a total of 145. Sophomore Cathy Prochaska led in assists and steals. Senior Lynette Anderson and Connie Kennedy received first team all conference. Connie also received first team all area from the Wahoo Newspaper. The reserves wound up with a record of 5-5 on the season, with Beth Snyder and Cathy Larsen leading the way. The freshman ended their season with a record of 3-4. Marcia Novotny led the team in scoring with a total of 32 points. 55 1976-1977 FRESHMAN GIRLS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD WE 16 BLAIR 21 YUTAN 13 ASHLAND 14 18 CENTRAL 10 15 ARLINGTON 6 10 NORRIS 12 8 CENTENNIAL 15 1. ROW 1 M. Novotny, J. Trutna. M. Hoppe. T. Dillow, S. Tripplett. ROW 2 Coach Mark Wilson, S. McPeck, S. Woita, D. Christensen, A. Speichinger. K. Hulse. 2. Coach Julie Clapp. K. Davis, L. Swoboda, K. Swartz. N. Shane. B. Olson. L. Barry, L. Porkorny. 3. Senior team members receive first place trophy in the Capitol Conference Tournament. 4. ROW 1 C. Prochaska, E. Snyder. L. Anderson, J. Barry, B. Snyder. B. Kuenning. ROW 2 Coach Harry Kasischke. B. Oden, C. Larsen, C. Speichinger, C. Kennedy. D. Barry, M. Barry, Asst. Coach Julie Clapp. 4 1976-1977 GIRLS BASKETBALL WE 55 NORRIS 32 81 DAVID CITY 15 77 ASHLAND 38 54 VALLEY 34 31 PLATTEVIEW 44 46 GRETNA 29 43 ARLINGTON 41 47 NORRIS 33 39 ELKHORN 31 -43 PLATTVIEW 39 -60 RAYMOND CENTRAL 28 -56 ELKHORN 41 45 BLAIR 42 66 RAYMOND CENTRAL 37 26 GRETNA 24 42 LINCOLN PIUS X 53 I I JUNIOR VARSITY WE 15 NORRIS 23 42 DAVID CITY 16 45 ASHLAND 24 21 VALLEY 22 22 PLATTEVIEW 09 24 GRETNA 20 14 ARLINGTON 16 35 RAYMOND CENTRAL 33 26 ELKHORN 33 15 BLAIR 29 57 2 WE WAHOO VARSITY BASKETBALL 1976-1977 75 DAVID CITY 55 55 WAVERLY 41 56 VALLEY 44 60 ARLINGTON 47 44 SUPERIOR 38 48 SEWARD 70 57 GRETNA 58 64 NORRIS 52 63 PLATTEVIEW 60 42 CENTENNIAL 46 53 CENTRAL 45 01 ASHLAND 43 53 GRETNA 55 2(O.T.) 70 PLATTEVIEW 68 (O.T.) 60 ASHLAND 58 67 BLAIR 43 72 SCHUYLER 78 71 ELKHORN 61 61 CENTRAL 59 (O.T.) 68 ASHLAND 83 Much respect was brought to the Wahoo basketball team this year. With only one starter returning Coach Mick Anderson’s team had the second best record in the school’s history, 14-6. The Warriors were third in the Capitol Conference Tournament, beating Platteview 70-68 in overtime. They were second in the Christmas Holiday Tournament, losing to the state runner’s up Seward. After beating the Ashland Bluejay’s twice in regular season, the warriors dropped the third game to them in the semi-finals of districts. Tim Shanahan, Wahoo’s first All-State player, led the team in scoring with a 25.3 average and rebounding with 19.6 per game. He was selected All-Conference and All-Area. Tim also played in the Coaches All-Star game. Steve Callan, the second leading scorer on the team was selected Second Team All-Conference. With only two returning lettermen, the Warriors will rely on the reserve players next year. 58 Warriors Conquer Inexperience 3 R O B 5 1. Ward Haessler shows good passing form against Platteview. 2. Stave Callan tries to drive around a Trojan defender. 3. The 1976-77 varsity basketball team: student manager S. Prochaska, S. Herbner. C. Tillman. S. Prochaska. B. Hajek, T. Triplett, W. Haessler. and student manager K. Paulsen. BACK ROW: student manager D. Divis. K.Stuart. M. Divis. T. Shanahan, S. Callan. T. Thompson. D. Croghan. and Coach M. Anderson. 4. Tim Shanahan shoots over a Blair defender. 6. Dave Croghan shoots a foul shot against Platteview. 6. Kurt Stuart goes in for a layup against Oretna. 59 Wahoo High's reserve and freshman basketball teams went through a season of building players for the varsity years to come. The reserves finished the season with a 4-9 win-loss record, showing much competiveness and desire. Six of the nine losses were by five points or less. John Ruzicka and Bobby Hajek led the team in field goal percentage and total points, while Rob Miller led in rebounds. The freshman had a very good season with a 8-2 win-loss record. The newcomers were runner up’s in the Capitol Conference Tournament, losing to the Norris Frosh. Mark Divis, Chuck Tillman, and John Ruzicka started for the reserve team and saw some varsity action, preparing them for the varsity seasons ahead. 1. Mark Divis shoots over a Blair Bear. 2. FIRST ROW: Tom Thompson. Mike Meyer. Craig Gottschalk, Steve Prochaska. Ted Triplett. Bob Hajek, Jeff Braun. SECOND ROW: Coach Weyand, Bill Carrier. Oreg Graff. Kevin Bosley, Rob Miller. Leigh Houfek. Mike Veskrna. 3. FIRST ROW: Randy Pearson. John Ruzicka, Chuck Tillman. Mark Divis. SECOND ROW: Todd Carmer. Mike Braun. Coach Klemme, Ryan Welton. Larry Jansen. 4. Tom Thompson drives for a layup against Blair. 5. Bob Hajek puts up a shot against Gretna as Steve Prochaska (15) and John Ruzicka (23) look on. 60 Reserves Tenacious; Frosh Win Eight 1976-77 Reserve Record 4 wins 9 losses WE 48 David City 33 45 Waver ly 60 43 Valley 39 53 Arlington 57 40 Gretna 45 60 Norris 62 45 Platteview 52 49 Centennial 70 50 Central 41 58 Ashland 44 43 Blair 45 59 Schuyler 62 52 Elkhorn 53 61 hinclads Send Four To State 62 The Wahoo Track Team sent 4 tracksters to state. Going were sophomore Ted Triplett, in the two mile run, freshman John Ruzicka in the high hurdles, senior Steve Callan in the mile run, and senior Tim Shanahan n the high jump and triple jump. Coach Wright was very pleased with the season. The team finished fifth at Conference, seventh at Districts and fourth at the Waverly Relays. Two records were broken this year. Steve Callan broke the two mile run with a 10:17.3 time and Tim Shanahan set a new triple jump record with a 42'7i a jump. The MVR award went to Steve Herbner, who scored 71 points and won Conference in the 100 yard dash with a 10.3 time. With only three graduating seniors this year, the returning members are looking forward to a good track year next year. 1. Steve Callan shows good form going over the high jump bar. 2. Tim Shanahan leans for extra inches in the long jump. 3. Steve Herbner hands off to Mark Divis in the Mile-Relay. 4. Freshman John Ruzicka shows determination in going over the high hurdles. 5. Rob Miller puts everything he has into this discus throw. 6. Tim Monson runs hard during the two-mile relay. 7. 1977 Varsity Track Team: FIRST ROW: T. Triplett, C. Tillman, S. Herbner, P. Monson, O. Graff, M. Brodahl, K. Hudkins, J. Miller. B. Carrier, T. Monson. M. Mayer. BACK ROW: M. VanNorman, T. Thompson, M. Divis, D. Divis, R. Miller, T. Shanahan, S. Callen, J. Ruzicka, B. Clark, M. Anderson. M. Lindgren, D. Groghan and Coach Wright. Girls Set 13 Track Records The 1977 girls track team set, with only four—team members, thirteen new records. The most improved time was performed by Cathy Larsen who ran a 5:43.8 mile, qualifying her for the state track meet. Probably one of the other highlights of the season was the mile relay consisting of senior Deb Barry, sophomore Jeanette Barry, sophomore Cathy Larsen, and junior Brenda Kuenning. They ran a 4:21.8 mile relay which placed them in many meets. With only two seniors on the team this year. Coach Kasischke is looking forward to the return of all the underclassmen. 1. Cathy Larsen practices for the state track meet. 2. Kathy Swartz throws the shot put durng the conference meet. 3. ROW 1: Mgr. P. Tripplett. M. Hrdlicka. J. Kincheloe. J. Trutna. K. Mika. L. Torrens, Mgr. E. Tripplett. ROW 2: Coach H. Kasischke, B. Kuenning, D. Barry, C. Kennedy, B. Snyder, J. Barry, C. Larsen, K. Swartz. Mgr. N. Yarmon. 4. Karla Mika takes time out to read during a track meet. 5. Connie Kennedy receives fifth place in the shot put at districts. 6. Le Ann Torrens competes in the mile. 66 Warrior’s Two Seniors Lead Scoring With only two seniors on the team the 1977 Warrior Golf team finished the season with a 2-3 dual record. Seniors Kurt Stuart and Ward Haessler led Coach Burl Graff’s team throughout the year. Stuart had the teams best round when he shot an 82 in District competition at Pioneer Park in Lincoln. Jeff Braun and Todd Cejka joined with Haessler and Stuart on the varsity squad which finished in a tie for fourth at the conference meet. They also finished fourth 1. Ward Haessler practices his putting. 2. Reserve golfers Tom Kennedy. Mike Lindley. Ryan Wei ton, Jim Martens, Mike Braun, Chris Cejka, Kevin Christensen. NOT SHOWN; Casey Hengen. pose at the Ashland Invitational and seventh at the York Invitational before ending the year with a seventh place at Districts. Sophomores and freshman made up all the remaining positions on the varsity and reserve team. There were no juniors on the team and Coach Graff feels this inexperience now may develop into some very excellent and capable golfers in another year or two. with Coach Burl Graff. 3. Seniors Kurt Stuart and Ward Haessler with Coach Graff. 4. 1977 team members look on as Kurt Stuart hits out of a sand trap. Adjusting To New Conditions 68 Change In Scenery, Seniors First Grads The class of 1977 became the first group of graduating seniors at the new school building. There were mixed emotions about the year compared to the three previous held in the old school. The group as a whole had fun with class gatherings and activities to help celebrate their last year in high school. 1. Opposing views class carries on an intelligent discussion with Mr. Weyand. 2. Advanced math class work on another daily assignment. Sandy Albert Mitch Alicea John Amman Lynette Anderson Deb Barry Rick Barth Bob Bonow Scott Buchanan Steve Callan Mark Cejka Andy Chapman John Covington 70 Steve Daharsh NOT SHOWN Yvonne Flick Don Gaddis Scott Grieser Bill Haden Ward Haessler Kathy Hajek Rhonda Hansen 71 1. Kurt and Chris Cisten to Teacher” Carrie. 2. Tim Shows off his new tie while Steve adjusts his eyes. Don Heiser Kelly Hengen Steve Herbener Lavonne Holtorf 72 Larry Jelinek Rose Johnson Carol Jonas Kathleen Jonas Tom Jonas Jackie Jordan Keith Knutson Mark Lindgren Jay Loerch Chris Lundgren Lori Miller Tim Monson Kim Pearson Lori Peterson Moriah Plybon Harvey Quick 73 Dan Reitmajer Ramona Robbins NOT SHOWN Ron Samek Bob Scholz Tim Shanahan Gail Sabatka Dave Smith Carrie Spiechinger Kurt Stuart Diane Swanson 74 1. Jay Loerch shows of his prize winning hat. 2. Ramona Robbins, Nancy Yarman and Barb Thege try to see with “special glasses”. Warren Swanson Barb Thege Mark Volkart Dave Vrana Ray Wharff Chris Williamson Nancy Yarmon 75 76 Senior Activities During High School ALBERT. SANDY: Band. Cheerleader. Chorus. Instrumental Groups, Pep Club, Pep Club Concil, Prom Candidate. Prom Server. Vocal Small Groups. ALICIA. MITCH: Wrestling. AMMAN. JOHN: Art Club. Basketball. Chorus. Footbal, Semester Graduate. Track Student Manager. Track, W Club. Vocal Small Groups. ANDERSON. LYNETTE: Band. Basketball Cheerleader. Class Officer. County Government Day. Executive Committee. Golf. Instrumental Groups. Instrumental Solos, Pep Club. Scholastic Club, Spanish Club Spanish Club Officer. Track, W Club. BARTH. RICKY: Chorus. Football. “W” Club. Wrestling. Vocal Small Groups. BARRY, DEB: Band. Basketball, Cheerleader. Class Officer, County Government Day, Executive Committee. Homecoming Queen. Pep Club, Pep Club Council, Prom Server, Scholastic Club, Track, “W Club, Volleyball. BONOW. BOB: Football. BUCHANAN. SCOTT: Annual Staff. Band. Chorus. Class Officer. County Government Day, Executive Committee, Football, Golf, Homecoming Candidate, Instrumental Groups. Prom Candidate. Scholastic Club, Swing Choir, Track, “W” Club, Wrestling. Vocal Small Groups. HAJEK. KATHY: Band. Pep Club. Pep Club Council, Track. HANSEN. RHONDA: HEISER, DONALD: Band. HENGEN, KELLY: Art Club, Band. Basketball, Chorus, Class Officer. Golf. Instrumental Solos, Pep Club. Pep Club Council, Student Council, Swing Choir, Teachers Aide. Track, Vocal Small Groups. HERBENER, STEVE: Band. Basketball. Chorus, Class Officer. County Government Day. Executive Committee, Football. Homecoming Candidate, Instrumental Groups. Instrumental Solos, Prom Candidate. Prom Server, Scholastic Club. Student Council, Swing Choir. Track, “W Club, Vocal Small Groups. HOLTORF, LAVONNE: Band. Chorus. County Government Day. Executive Committee. Instrumental Groups, Pep Club, Pep Club Council. Wrestling Student Manager. Swing Choir, Teachers Aide. Vocal Small Groups, Vocal Solos. JELINEK, LARRY: Basketball. JOHNSON. ROSE: Annual Staff. Chieftain Staff. Pep Club. T-Bird Staff. JONAS. CAROL: JONAS. KATHLEEN: Art Club. County Government Day. F.H.A. JONAS. TOM: Annual Staff .Chief tain Staff. County Government Day. Executive Committee. Scholastic Club. T-Bird Staff. JAROSKA. GILBERT: JORDAN. JACKIE: Band, Chorus, County Government Day. Executive Committee. Homecoming Candidate, Pep Club. Pep Club Council. Prom Candidate, Prom Server, Scholastic Club. Student Council, Swing Choir, Vocal Small Groups. KNUTSEN, KEITH: Art Club, Football. LINDGREN, MARK: Band. Chorus. Executive Committee. Football. Instrumental Groups. Prom Candidate, Swing Choir, Track “W”, Wrestling, Vocal Small Group. LOERCH, JAY: Band. Chorus, Golf. Instrumen-talGroups Band Officer. Vocal Small Groups. LUNDGREN. CHRIS: Band. Class Officer. Chieftain Staff County Government Day. Executive Committee. Pep Club. Instrumental Solos. Pep Club Council. Scholastic Club, School Play, Spanish Club. Thespians. MATHIS. GLEN: Art Club. Basketball. Football. Semester Graduate. MILLER. LORI: Art Club. Teachers Aide. MONSON. TIM: Band. Chorus. County Government Day. Football. Homecoming Candidate, Instrumental Groups. Scholastic Club. Spanish Club, Track Student Manager. Swing Choir. Track. “W” Club. Wrestling, Vocal Small Groups. Vocal Solos. PEARSON. KIM: Art Club, Cheerleader. Chieftain Staff Chorus. County Government Day. Executive Committee. Golf, Homecoming Candidate, Pep Club. Pep Club Council, Prom Candidate, Prom Server. School Play. Wresting Student Manager. T-Bird Staff. W Club. PETERSON. LORI: Band. F.H.A.. Pep Club. Teacher’s Aide. Transfer Student. Semester Graduate. PLYBON. MORIAH: Art Club. Teacher s Aide. W Club. Volleyball. QUICK. HARVEY: Chorus, Cross Country. Swing Choir, “W” Club, Wrestling. REITMAJER, DANIEL: Basketball. ROBBINS. RAMONA: Art Club. Band. Chieftain Staff, Class Officer. Executive Committee. Homecoming Candidate. Pep Club. Prom Server, Prom Candidate. Teacher’s Aide. Track. SABATKA. GAIL: Art Club. Chorus, County Government Day. Executive Committee. Pep Club. Pep Club Councl. School Play. Spanish Club, Speech Team, Wrestling Student Manager. Teacher’s Aide. Thespians. Transfer Student, “W” Club, Physics Team. SAMEK, RON: Track, W’’ Club. Wrestling. SHANAHAN. TIM: Art Club. Basketball. Chieftain Staff. Chorus. Class Officer, Executive Committee. Football, GoIf.Homecom-ing Candidate. Homecoming King. Prom Server. Student Council. Student Council Officer, Football Student Manager, Track. “W” Club. SMITH. DAVID: Band. County Government Day. Scholastic Club. Somoster Graduate. One Act Play. SPEICHINGER, CARRIE. Basketball. Cheerleader. Class Officer. County Government Day. Executive Committee. Homecoming Candidate. Pep Club. Prom Candidate. Prom Queen, Prom Server. Scholastic Club, Spanish Club. Spanish Club Officer. Teacher's Aide. ‘W Club. STUART. KURT: Basketball. Class Officer. County Government Day. Executive Committee. Football, Golf, Homecoming Candidate. Prom Candidate. Prom Server. Student Council. “W Club. SWANSON. DIANE: Band, Chorus. Instrumental Groups, Instrumental Solos, Pep Club. Swing Choir, Vocal Small Groups. SWANSON. WARREN: Art Club. Football. THEGE. BARB: Band, Band Officer. Drum Majorette. Executive Committee. Golf, Homecoming Candidate. Instrumental Groups. Instrumental Solos, Pep Club. Pep Club Council. Pep Club Officer. Prom Candidate. Prom Server. Scholastic Club. Speech Team. Student Council, Teacher’s Aide, “W” Club. VOLKART. MARK: Football. Prom Server. ”W” Club. Wrestling. VRANA. DAVID: Band. Basketball. Chorus. County Government Day. Executive Committee, Football, Instrumental Groups. Scholastic Club. WHARF. RAY: Basketball. Chorus. Vocal Small Groups. WILLIAMSON. CHRIS: Art Club. Chorus. F.H.A. Officer. F.H.A.. Teacher’s Aide. YARMON. NANCY: Band. Basketball. Executive Committee. F.H.A.. Instrumental Groups. Pep Club, School Play, Track Student Manager, Teacher’s Aide. ”W” Club. 77 1. Junior English students are caught loafing. 2. Journalism I students learn to draw layouts. Timothy Franca Douglas Gaddis Gregory Graff Chris Hajek Donald Hammond Solveig Hansen Karen Hess Cathy Heiser Rachelle Hejhal Juniors Experience Diane Albert Steven Banghart Kim Barry Marla Barry Lynette Bern Kevin Bosley Mark Brodahl Steve Buchanan Debra Buresh Ken Cejka Robert Clark Dave Croghan Daniel Copple Kimberly Davis Eric Dillow Donald Divis John Divis Sheila Flanagan Prom Sensations Leigh Houfek Carol Hrdlicka Kirk Hudkins Lori Jansa Shari Jansen Robert Jelinek Eric Johnson Karen Jonas Daniel Kellner Connie Kennedy Dwayne Koranda Brenda Kuenning Susan Kumpula Mitch Laudenback Theresa Lawler Jeanine Lindquist James Lynch Paul Machovec Pamela Mathis Wayne Mathis NOT PICTURED: Karen Bishop Catherine Daharsh Allon Anderson 79 Lawrence Nelson Terry Nelson Rodney Nichelson Timothy Nordstrom Marlyn Olson Lee Plybon Steven Prochaska Kenneth Rezac Donald Samek Lorna Skovgaard Bob Snelling Evelyn Snyder Valarie Steinmetz Wade Stewart Alan Stoltenberg Kevin Matson Karla Mika Eunice Miller Philip Monson 1. Junior class officers: Secretary, Kim Davis; Vice-pre8ient, Karen Hass; President. Wade Stewart; Treasurer. Karen Jonas. 2. Kim Barry and Leanne Torrens are caught telling secrets in the pit. Sandra Stuart Patricia Syverson Leann Torrens Evelyn Triplett Peggy Triplett Jenay Woita Julie Yarmon Susan Triplett Thomas Vanderpool Julie Vervaecke Rene Welton Denise Williamson NOT PICTURED: William Peterson, John Peterson, Steven Worm. Movies, T-Shirt Sales, Raffles Keep Sophomores Busy Dwaine Heiser Casey Hengen William Hoppe Allan Jansa Nancy Jansen Julie Jensen Betty Jonas Mary Kling 1. Mrs. Jordan looks at class rings with Beth Oden and Carrie Fischer. 2. Class Officers; Vice President Mike Veskrna, Secretary Lynae Barry, President Nancy Akerson, Treasurer Cindy Koresky. 82 Nancy Akerson Kathy Banghart Dan Barry Jeanette Barry Lynae Barry Annette Borreson Jeffrey Braun William Carrier Todd Cejka James Chmelka George Christian Scott Daharsh Steven Davidson Kristina Davis Jeff Delay Carrie Fisher Craig Gottschalk Robert Hajek Cindy Koresky Cathryn Larsen Doreen Lechner Colleen Lindgren Tod Lindholm Joni Loerch Maribeth Machovec Mona Maly James Martens Kim Matson Terri Mattes Joanne Maynard Michael Meyer Robert Miller Scott Miller 83 What are you looking for. Lori Swoboda? Ronald Moody Dean Needham Patricia Nelson Paula Nice Robert Nice Annette Novotny Elizabeth Oden Becky Olson Jodi Pearson Kim Peschel Laurie Pokorny Kelly Poulsen Catherine Prochaska Melanie Prokesh Kimberly Reitmajer Donald Rogers Jay Rohman Kimberly Rouse Scott Savery George Schinker Nancy Schoen Ronald Scholz Mark Smith Beth Snyder John Sutton Lisa Swanson Katherine 8wartz Lori Swoboda Elaine Thies Theresa Thies Thomas Thompson Ted Triplett Michael Veskrna Tom Wharff Kim Woita Tammy Worm Deborah Zauss 84 Frosh First Four Years Grad Class Meg Johnson sits reading. Sue Ballard Karen Barsell Ron Blankenbeckler Diane Bonow Jim Bohaty Judy Bordovsky Mike Borreson Mike Braun Kevin Callan Todd Carmer Chris Cejka Linda Chamberlin Denise Christensen Kevin Christensen Dennis Copple Tanya Dillow Mark Divis Dale Brews Terry Etherington Todd Fauver Mararet Flanagan Bill Flick Cindy Frana Theresa Fujan Lesa Hageman Dave Hartshorn r O c 85 Jacquiline Hattan Frank Hickens Jim Hoppe Mary Hoppe Julie Hudkins Lisa Houfek Mary Hrdlicka Kathy Hulse Linda Humlicek Larry Jansen Theresa Jelinek Joyce Jensen LEFT: 1977 Freshman class officers; John Ruzicka, Meg Johnson, Diane Bonow and Mark Divis. RIGHT: Todd Fauver enjoys school lunch. 86 Brenda John Nancy Johnson Shelli Johnson Anthony Kellner Tom Kennedy Judy Kincheloe Frankie Koranda Mike Lindley Randy Lucas Shelly McPeck Jeffery Maths Peggy Mathis Jim Miller Linda Moody Marcia Novotny Ted Pafford Randy Pearson Stanley Prochaska Julie Richmond John Ruzicka Diana Sawyer Eugene Shalon Jerry Sherwood Jim Smith Dave Snelling Amy Speichinger Bob Svoboda David Swanson Jayne Syverson Charlie Tillman Jeffery Triplett Sandy Triplett Joan Trutna Mark VanNorman Troy Volkart Steve Vrana Ryan Welton Shelly Woita 87 Long Hours Help Smooth Problems ■ The new school brought some new personnel to this years administration. New janitors and secretaries were added to help in the transition to the new school building.Much of the work involved reorganization of daily activities from the old school to the new building. The administration and janitors worked hard and long in working out minor problems that occured throughout the year. 1. Joe Rezac and Cliff Krezel work on a shelf. 2. Mr. Hulse helps Mrs. Jordan and Mrs.Arnold with their question. 3. Mr. Hunzeker poses with his secretary. Mrs. Erickson. 4. School board members Mrs. Jane Johnson, Mr. Howard Pearson, Mr. Bob Cook. Mr. Don Brodahi and Mr. Ken Christensen take a break during a meeting. NOT PICTURED, Mr. Gene Piper. 6. Mr. Carlson worked on student registration. 6. Custodians Mike Chlebinski and Ron Cooney pose with Dwayne Clark. h— 88 Teachers Enjoy New Facilities The social science classes were taught by Mr. Joe Weyand and Mr. Mick Anderson. Mr. Weyand taught modern problems urban geography, sociology, and humanities. He was the reserve basketball coach and assistant varsity basketball coach. Mr. Anderson, a new addition to the Warrior staff, taught American and world history. He was the varsity basketball coach and assisted in football. Mr. Jared Ketner and Mr. Don Wright taught the science courses. Mr. Ketner taught general science, chemistry, and physics. Mr.Wright taught biology, zoology, and physiology. He also coached track and cross country. George Toline and Burl Graff taught the math classes this year. Mr. Toline taught geometry, general math, and applied math. Algebra I, advanced math and Algebra II were taught by Mr. Graff. Mr. Graff also coached both boys and girls golf. 90 _______ 1. Mr. Wright prepares a test for his junior zoology class. 2. Mr. Graff grades homework. 3. Mr. Ketner watches his senior physics class perform an experiment. 4. Mr. Weyand reads a sociology assignment. 5. Mr. Anderson hands back American history reports. 6. Mr. Toline goes over a problem on the overhead. 91 92 Vocational Classes Keep Busy Mr. Clyde Childers, Mr. Orville Johnson, and Mrs. Jocelyn Stromberg, taught the business courses. These help students prepare for the future. Mr. Childers taught diversified occupations and business law. He helped students prepare for and find work. Mr. Johnson handled acconting, and general business. He was also the junior class sponsor. This year the junior class sold magazines to raise money. Mrs. Stromberg taught typing, shorthand, and office practice. These classes help students prepare for office jobs. Along with a new shop came a new shop teacher, Mr. Larry Hummel. He taught auto shop, shop IV, metal shop, and shop 8. He also was the assistant volleyball coach. Mr. Marlin Meisinger tackled carpentry, mech. drawings, and shop 9. The home ec classes were taught by Mrs. Sharon Skipton. Mrs. Skipton taught textiles, home ec, and fine arts. She was also the Pep Club sponsor and FHA sponsor. 93 New Faces Join Veteran Staff Members The Library was supervised and kept orderly by head librarian Mrs. Kathryn Hanson and her assistant Mrs. Faith Smith. They helped the students find resources in the new library. Mrs. Julie Clapp was instructor for freshman and sophomore P.E. classes. She also was head volleyball coach as well as assistant girls basketball and track coach. Other P.E. classes were taught by new head football coach Mr. Dick Tingelhoff. Ms. Charlene Bakewell taught Art I through IV and sponsored the Art Club. She also helped Mrs. Skipton with Pep Club. Music courses were instructed by two new teachers, Mr. Bill Baumert, band, and Mr. Lonnie Olson, vocal music. 1. Mr. Baumert readjusts the mouthpiece of a saxaphone. 2. Coach Tingelhoff relaxes in the coaches office. 3. Ms. Bakewell helps a student in one of her art classes. 4. Mrs. Clapp yells instructions to her P.E. class. 5. Mrs. Hanson and Mrs. Smith pose in their new library. 6. Mr. Olson directs his vocal music class. 1. Mrs. Benson helps Rhonda Hansen with her assignment. 2. Mr. Klemme prepares to show a film to his class. 3. Mr. Watts intently grades papers. 4. Mrs. Hudson explains Spanish grammer to her students. 5. Mr.Clark reads a student's composition. 96 New School Aids In Learning Mr. Bernie Clark joined this years corp of English teachers. He taught Junior and Senior English classes and put on the play “The Miracle Worker.” Spanish, speech, English Comp, and English 10 were again taugh t by Mrs. Beverly Hudson. She also aided in the production of the school play. Journalism I and II were instructed by Mr. Doug Watts as well as Sophomore English. He was wrestling head coach and assistant football coach. Mr. Bruce Klemme taught freshman English and was head coach for both freshman football and basketball. Special Education classes were taught by Mrs. Deloris Benson Change . . . Adjustment, whatever it’s called, it does not come easy. 1977 found many of us with a loss of identity, an “out of place feeling. There were many different reactions to this feeling. Most of us, in time, found that a building does not make a school, the people in it do. Once this fact is recognized by all, we can successfully apply our traditions and loyalties to a “building , which does indeed offer us a chance t jnx w and better express ourselves. HI WALSWORTH Marcelinc. Mo., L’.S.A. Ul