Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

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1. Craig, Jim, and Mark ham it up. 2. Swing Choir, L to R: Letti Torrens, Craig Gottschalk, Director Bob Arp, pianist Nancy Schoen, Lori Swoboda, Jim Martens, Tammy Worm, Jim Chmelka, Laurie Pokorny, Mark Divis, Joni Loerch, Ryan Welton, (Back) Meg Johnson, Dave Swanson. 3. 1978-79 Jr.-Sr. Chorus performs their fall concert. 4. Swing Choir sings at graduation. 5. Music theory class show their stuff at a concert. 6. Freshman-Sophomore Chorus with student teacher, Scot Thompson. 27

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Chorus, Swing Choir Kept Busy With Concerts The 78-79 Chorus, under the direction of Bob Arp, had a very good year. Wahoo had 8 entries in the district music contest. Letti Torrens received a “Superior” rating on her solo. Other soloists were Deanna Woodbury, Denise Christensen, Dave Swanson and Theresa Shaw, all receiving “Excellent” ratings from the judges. A duet sung by Deanna Woodbury and Maggie Rosengren also received an excellent rating. The Swing Choir received an excellent rating as well as the Chorus. Throughout the year there were 96 members in the chorus accompanied on the piano by Meg Johnson and Mary and Nancy Schoen. Two chorus members who tried out for the All-State chorus were Tammi Worm and Grace Llndgren. The Swing Choir was very active performing several concerts during the school year. 26

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Skit, Decorations Enlighten Prom Night An amusing “Fantasy Island” skit prepared by the prom servers aided in dismissing any worries about the cold weather and April Showers at the 1979 Junior-Senior Prom. Following the banquet, everyone headed out to Starlite Ballroom, where the Jr.-Sr. Prom dance and coronation were held. Decorations such as a volcano, totem poles, and the center of attraction, a hut, highlighted the theme. “Jungle Love”. Craig Gottschalk was crowned King of the Jungle as Jeanette Barry was crowned Queen. Mike Veskrna and Lynae Barry were announced as first attendants. “Buckeye provided the music for the festive ballroom. 1979 Prom servers included Mark Barry, Colleen Christian, Joie Christensen, Greg Divis, Kirk Gottschalk. Beth Govaerts, Lori Hajek, Peggy Matson, Jeff Norenberg, Dave Prokesh. David Snyder, and Letti Torrens. The banquet dinner was again held at the Presbyterian Church basement and prepared by the Church Mariners. Speeches were given by Supt. Willard Hunzeker and class presidents Amy Speichinger and Tom Thompson. 1. Tom Kennedy makes “googoo” eyes as he paints a totem pole. 2. A group of senior girls chatting during the banquet. 3. Candidates dancing in the jungle. 7. “Mr. Roark” (Jeff Norenberg), “Tatoo” (Fud Snyder), and other prom servers welcome seniors and juniors to the Island. 28