Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

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WHS Speech Team Travels to State Wahoo’s orators did very well in speech competition this year. The twelve member team, coached by Bev Hudson, placed third at conference, fourth at districts, and for the first time in three years sent qualifiers to state. The conference contest was held at Dana College in Blair. There, a superior rating went to Casey Hengen for his informative speech, while excellent ratings went to Kathy Swartz, Jay Rohman, Annette Borreson, Deb Peavy, Gwynne Gonnerman, Mark Divis, Mark Smith, and the drama interpretation group of Kim Reitmajer, Cathy Prochaska, Annette Borreson, Kathy Swartz, and Casey Hengen. A good rating went to Becky Olson. Two weeks later, the team traveled back to Dana for the district contest. Gwynne Gonnerman got a “I” for her informative speech, Kathy Swartz and Mark Davis got “IV on their persuasive speeches, and the drama group got a “I” for their interpretation of “Sunday Costs Five Pesos . Linda Little, Jay Rohman, Annette Borreson, Mark Smith, Casey Hengen, Becky Olson, and Deb Peavy all received “II” ratings at districts. The state contest was held in Kearney on April 6. Gwynne and Kathy received “IV , but did not qualify for the finals. Mark Divis and the drama group both received “IPs”. L The drama interpretation group practices before contest. 2. Kathy Swartz gives her speech “Pennywise and Pound foolish”. 3. Gwynne Gonnerman informs her audience of the benefits of vitamin C. 4. The 1979 Speech Team: Front row - Deb Peavy, Gwynne Gonnerman, Linda Little, Annette Borreson, Kim Reitmajer, and Becky Olson. Back row - Coach Bev Hudson, Casey Hengen, Jay Rohman, Mark Divis, Mark Smith, and Kathy Swartz. 5. Linda Little entertains with her after-dinner speech.

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1000 Attend Opening of “Bye, Bye, Birdie” Conrad Birdie, Rosie Alvarez, and Albert Peterson are three of the main characters who starred in the play “Bye, Bye, Birdie.” The part of Conrad Birder was played by Mark Divis, Rosie Alvarz was played by Mary Hoppe and Albert Peterson, the helpless music agent, was played by Craig Gottschalk. The musical attracted a full house on the opening night. People without advance tickets were turned away at the door. Play director. Bob Arp predicted this year’s musical to be a sell out, so provisions were made. 130 reserved seats were set aside to allow for the big turn out. The reserved seats were sold in advance and general admission sold that night. The cast and crews included several students, 75 to be exact. Every person had an important job because of the many parts to be filled, the number of props used. The pit band also involved a number of band students. I. Kim phantasizes as she awaits Conrad’s “last kiss’. 2. Albert (Craig Gottschald) •xplains to his mother, (Lori Swobada) that Alamaelou is going to be dissolved. 3. As •very father does, Harry (Jay Rohman) lectures his daughter (Letti Torrens) about lating. Conrad Birdie (Mark Divis) poses for a reporter in front of Penn Station. 5. Kim (Letti Torrens) dreams of her boyfriend, Hugo (Dave Swanson) as she gets Iressed. 6. Albert (Craig Gottschalk) tries to cheer up two unhappy girls (Beth lovearts and Carrie Hancock). 7. “I don’t just type, I tap dance”. 8. Rosie (Mary Hoppe) flaunts her charms to a group of shriners. ■ 17

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1. Jay and Linda mimic the Thespian symbol. 2. Thespian Club officers, from left: Jay Rohman - Historian, Rob Christian - Treasurer, Craig Gottschalk - Secretary, Casey Hengen - President, Not pictured: Annette Borreson - Vice President. 3. “Professor George” cast performs at District One-Act Play Contest. 4. Cast of “Professor George”: Casey Hengen, Linda Little, Jay Rohman, George Schinker, Billy Lindley, and Gloria Whorff. Not pictured: Student Director Teena Davis, Make-up Crew - Annette Borreson and Lori Me Peck. 5. 1978-79 Thespians: Jim Chmelka, Sponsor Mark Elwood, Casey Hengen, Jackie Hattan, Shelly Me Peck, Craig Gottschalk, Linda Little, Kim Reitmajer, Rob Christian, Jay Rohman, and Letti Torrens. Not pictured: Annette Borreson. Wahoo High Actors Excel in Drama The dramatics department at Wahoo High was responsible for several successful productions this year. The school put on Bye Bye Birdie” in the fall, “Jenny Kissed Me” in the spring, and took Professor George” to One-Act Play contest. The one-act play, directed by Mrs. Hudson, was performed at Ashland for Conference Contest and at Dana for District Contest. It received a “111” rating at both contests. The Thespian Club was instrumental in putting on the schools plays. Most of the Thespain members had parts in the plays, while others were active on technical crews. The Thespians' troupe sponsor this year was Mark Rlwood.