Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

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4. 1979 ROYALTY. 1978 Prom Queen Kim Barry. Tammy Worm, Lori Swoboda, Kathy Swartz. Cathy Prochaska, Cathy Larsen, 1st attendant Lynae Barry, crown bearer Heather Horsham, 1979 Prom Queen Jeanette Barry, 1979 Prom King Craig Gottschalk, crown bearer Justin Anderson, 1st attendant Mike Veskrna, Bob Hajek, Rob Christian, Jeff Braun, Mark Smith, Ted Triplett and 1978 Prom King Mark Brodhal. 5. Juniors and seniors await the coronation. 6. 1979 Prom King and Queen. Craig Gottschalk and Jeanette Barry. 29

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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

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Cheerleaders Announced at Sports Banquet Even though few in numbers, the 1978-79 Pep Club managed to encourage spirit throughout the year. Fewer members attended games as compared to past years, but those involved supported the teams enthusiastically. Cheerleading try-outs were changed and moved up to an earlier date in hopes of relating cheerleading closer to sports. This year they were held on the day of the Athletic Banquet. The varsity members of both wrestling and basketball squads were announced during the banquet. Each year Pep Club puts on Homecoming and must make enough money to cover expenses. This year, members held their traditional bake sale and sold Family Portraits. The cheerleaders also served at a Chamber of Commerce Banquet to earn money. Activities such as “Senior Night” and a football breakfast highlighted the year. Senior night is traditionally the last home game and each senior member received a corsage from the Pep Club. Pep Club officers were: President, Lori Swoboda; Vice-president, Joan Trutna; Sec.-Tres., Laurie Pokorny; Merit Chairman, Kathy Swartz. I. Jr.-Sr. Pep Club members. Row 1: L. Houfek, M. Johnson, M. Novotny, J. Trutna, A. Speichinger, S. Johnson, M. Hrdlicka. Row 2: D. Sawyer, B. Snyder, J. Barry, K. Swartz, T. Worm, M. Maly, L. Barry. Row 3: K. Matson, L. Pokorny, N. Akerson, M. Prokesh, A. Novotny, L. Swanson. 2. Sandy takes a time-out from cheerleading. 3. Frosh.-Soph. Pep Club members. Row 1: G. Gonnerman, D. Rood, I). Gilliland, L. Little, S. Buchanan. L. Torrens, L. Triplett, P. Matson, B. Gilliland, L. Dockweiler, C. Koranda. Row 2: P. Nozicka, G. Wharff, S. Dvorak. L. Torrens, S. Nickelson, R. Welton, T. Wallingford, T. Shaw, M. Rosengren. 4. 1978-79 Pep Council: Row 1: D. Rood. P. Matson, T. Dillow, J. Loerch, Row 2: S. Dvorak, T. Worm, L. McPeck, A. Speichinger. M. Novotny. Row 3: K. Matson, L. Swoboda, L. Pokorny, J. Trutna, K. Swartz.