Wausa High School - Viking Yearbook (Wausa, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1977 volume:

The End Of The Beginning - 1977 Wausa Public School Wausa, Nebraska THE ROAD NOT TAKEN Two roads diverged in a yellow wood. And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair. And having perhaps the better claim. Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that passing there Had worn them really about the same. And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. THEME FROM MAHOGANY (DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU RE GOING TO) Words and Music by Gerry Goffin and Mike Masser Do you know where you're going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to, do you know? Do you get what you're hoping for? When you look behind you there's no open door. What are you hoping for, do you know? Once we were standing still in time, chasing the fantasies that filled our minds. And you knew how I loved you but my spirit was free, laughing at the questions that you once asked of me. Do you know where you're going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to, do you know? Now looking back at all we planned, we let so many dreams just slip through our hands. Why must we wait so long before we see how sad the answers to those questions can be? Do you know where you're going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to, do you know? Q Copyright 1973 by Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. and Jobete Music Co., Inc. Under U. C. C. © Copright 1975 by Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. and Jobete Music Co., Inc. Used by Permission All Rights Reserved J Seniors, 1977 Class History In the fall of 1973, Forty-five con- fused freshmen entered Wausa High for four fun-filled and memorable years. Those in the class were: Scot Albrecht, Kevin Anderson, Melanie Anderson, Shelley Anderson, David Beaudette, Pam Blankenship, Brad Carlson, Roger Carl- son, David Claussen, David Cunningham, Gina Dennis, Corliss Dooley, Mike Eifert, Keith Erickson, Bruce Friedrich, Jackie Gatemeyer, Jane Gunderson, Arden Gus- tafson, Diane Hult, Ray Johnson, Shari Johnson, Jody Ketelsen, Scott Kinkaid, Sandra Kirby, Marilyn Koehler, Kevin Lauck, Doug Mainquist, Julie Nelson, Kirk Newberg, Kevin Olson, Rande Os- RandeOsberg, Greg Wrick, Melanie berg, Dorothy Ritchey, Richard Rosberg, Anderson, Wendy Seger. Terri Rosen, Curtis Seagren, Wendy Se- ger, Gary Skalberg, Mylet Skalberg, Tom Suhr, Rod Tangeman, Mike Wakeley, Roger Wamberg, Neil Wangstrom and Greg Wrick. Class officers were: President Bruce Friedrich; Vice-President Terri Rosen; Secre- tary Doug Mainquist; and Treasurer Kevin Lauck. Diane Hult, Shari Johnson, Curt Sea- gren and Gary Skalberg represented the freshmen on the Student Council. Pam Blanken- ship and Bruce Friedrich were homecoming attendents. Julie Nelson and Shari Johnson were homecoming attendents. Julie Nelson and Shari Johnson were cheerleaders. The class sponsors were Miss Arent and Mr. Leapley. Returning for their second year of high school were forty-six eager sophomores. Of- ficers for the year were: President Bruce Friedrich; Vice-President Kevin Lauck; Secre- tary Wendy Seger; and Treasurer Scott Kinkaid. Cheerleaders were Terri Rosen and Julie Nelson. Student Council members were Sandy Kirby, Pam Blankenship, Dave Cunn- ingham, and Brad Carlson. Gary Skalberg and Terri Rosen were homecoming attendents. Mr. Leapley and Mr. Story were class sponsors. During the year Corliss Dooley left and Betty Bloomquist and Leonard Kleinschmit came. The fall of 1975 brought forty-six anxious junior back to W. H. S. Susie Burns and John Dittmer joined the class bringing the total to forty-eight. The elected President, Arden Gustafson; Vice-President, Dave Claussen; Secretary, Shari Johnson; and Trea- surer, Betty Bloomquist as officers. Homecoming attendents were Terri Rosen and Curt Seagren. Cheerleaders were Terri Rosen and Julie Nelson. The Junior Class play was OUR TOWN by Thorton Wilder and was directed by Mr. Story. The Juniors honored the Seniors at the Junior-Senior Prom. The theme was 'Till the World Ends'. Mrs. Weberg and Mr. Ankeny were the class sponsors. Returning for their last year of high school were forty-eight excited and ready-to- graduate Seniors. Greg Wrick, president; Rande Osberg, vice-president; Melanie Anderson, secretary and Wendy Seger, treasurer were elected as class officers. Cheer- laeders were Julie Nelson and Terri Rosen. Senior attendents at homecoming were Pam Blankenship and Curt Seagren. Terri Rosen and Bruce Friedrich were crowned king and queen. Class sponsors were Mr. Johnson and Mr. Wamberg. Fuedin', Fightin’, 'N Fussin' by LeRoma Greth and directed by Mr. Lundberg was presented by the Seniors on April 5, 1977. Sneak Day was held on April 26, 1977 with the class traveling to Omaha to see the sights . The Seniors were guests of the Juniors at the Prom on April 29, 1977. Baccalaureate was held on May 8, 1977 and Com- mencement was held on May 11, 1977 to end four great years at Wausa High. 5 SCOT ALBRECHT (Pete) FB 1; Band 1; Play Cast 3 I'd be good, but it's such a strain.11 KEVIN ANDERSON (Pif) Band 1-2-3-4; Pep Band 4; Play cast 3 ' 'The quiet men are at times most surprising.'' MELANIE ANDERSON (Mel) Band 1-2-3-4; Chor 2-3-4; Conf Band 1-2-3-4; Conf Vocal 2-3-4; Oboe Solo 1-2; WW Trio 2-3; Piano Duet 3; Triple Trio 3-4; AJ1 State Chor 4; Vocal Solo 4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Y-Teens 1-2-3-4; Treas 4; Sec 4; Play cast 2-3-4; Wayne St Band Fest 3; Medical Awards Day 3; VB 1-2 '' She acts like an angel, she looks like one too, but you never will know what an angel can do. SHELLEY ANDERSON (Shell) P Club 1-2-3-4; Y-Teens 1-2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; P Band 1-2-3-4; Conf Band 2-3-4; Conf Vocal 2-3; Brass Choir 2-3; Brass Sextet 2; Chor 2-3-4; Play Crew 1; Play Cast 2-3- 4; Dist Play 3; Libr 1-3-4; Triple Trio 4; Annual Staff 4; Swing Choir 3; Chor Accp 2-3-4; Wayne St Band Fest 4; Inst Cont Solo 1; Vocal Cont Solo 4 ' 'With a friend and a song, I'll travel along.'' DAVID BEAUDETTE (Dave) FB 1; BB 1; Track 1; Libr 1-2 ' 'Education without love is like a car without wheels.'' PAM BLANKENSHIP (Blankey) Band 1-2-3-4; Chor 2-3; P Band 1-2-3-4; P Club 1 -2-3-4; Y-Teens 1- 2-3-4; Pres C Dist Sec; St Coun- cil 2; Medical Awards Day 3; Co Gov Day 3; VB 1 - 2- 3-4; Track 1; BB 3; Golf 4; Libr 3- 4; Home Att 1-4; Annual Staff 4; Play Cast 3-4; Conf. Speech 1; Dist. Speech 1 ''She's little, she's wise, she's a terror for her size.'' 6 BETTY BLOOMQUIST (Bet) VB 2-3-4 Letter 4; Track 2-3 Letter 3; BB 3-4; P Club 2- 3-4; Chor 2-3-4; Band 2-3-4; Libr 4; Treas 3; Play Cast 3; Play Crew 4; Flute Quartet 4; P Band 2-3-4 1 'Late hours are bad for one, but alright for two.'1 SUSIE BURNS (Bumie) VB 3-4; BB 3-4; Chor 3-4; P Club 3-4; Libr 3-4; Play Crew 4 If she can't find anything to laugh about, she just gig- gles. BRAD CARLSON (Whitey) FB 1; Track 1; BB SM 1-2-3-4; St Council 2 ' 'Though he doesn't say much, he thinks a lot. ROGER CARLSON (Beav) Track 1 If silence is gold- en, I'd be a mil- lionaire .'' DAVID CLAUSSEN (Claus) Band 1-2-3-4; Chor 3-4; V-Pres 3; Co Gov Day 3; Annual Staff Editor 4; Play Cast 3-4; Golf 4; Stage Band 4; Sax Quar 1-2- 3-4; P Band 1-2- 3-4; Band Cont 1- 2- 3-4; Band Clinic 3- 4; Chor Cont 3-4 ' 'Lead me not into temptation . . . just show e the way. DAVID CUNNINGHAM (Cud) FB 2-4; BB 1; Chor 3; Play Cast 3; Play Crew 4; Libr 3-4; Waiter 2 I want to be bash- ful , but the girls won't let me.'' GINA DENNIS (Gina) Band 1-2-3; Chor 2-3; P Club 1-2; Play Cast 3; Play Crew 4; Annual Staff 4; P Band 1 - 2-3; Track 2; Libr 4; SM 4 1 'Who said party'?11 JOHN DITTMER (J.D.) Track 3; FB 4; W Club 3-4 1 'He thinks like a philosopher, but acts like the rest of MICHAEL EIFERT (Mike) Play Cast 3; Chor 3; Libr 3 ' 'You don't have be a fanner to raise cane.'' KEITH ERICKSON (Keith) ' 'A quiet boy, but quite a boy.'' PATRICIA ERICKSON (Pat) Band 1-2-3; Chor 2-3; Play Cast 3- 4; P Club 1-2; Libr 1-2 A gleam in her eye, a sparkle on her finger.'' BRUCE FRIEDRICH (Fred) FB 1-2-3-4; Letter 2-3-4; BB 1-2-3- 4; Letter 2-3-4; Track 3; Letter 3; Waiter 2; Class Pres 1-2; W Club Pres 4: W Club 2-3-4; Play Cast 2-3-4; Home Royal 2-4; King 4; Dist Play Cont 3; Co Gov Day 3 ' 'What makes the world go around . . . sports! '' 8 JACKIE CATZEMEYER (Jackie) VB 1-2; P Club 1- 2-3; Libr 3-4 I laugh and chat- ter as I go, when 1 stop 1111 never know.11 ARDEN GUSTAFSON (Arden) Band 1-2-3-4; Chor 2-3-4; Play Cast 1-2-3-4; One Act Play 4; Trum- pet Trio 1; Swing Chor 2; Class Pres 3; All State Chor 4; Vocal Clinic 3- 4; Band Clinic 2- 3-4; Vocal Solo 4; Band1-2-3-4 1 'Greater men have lived, but 1 rather doubt it. JANE GUNDERSON (Gundy) VB 1-2-3-4; BB 3- 4; Track 1-2; SM 3; P Club 1-2-3- 4; Y-Teens 1; Play Cast 3-4; Co Gov Day 3; Annual Staff 4; Chor 23-4; Libr 2-3-4; Golf 4 ''There's a little bit of bad in every good little girl.'' DIANE HULT (Di) St Council 1; P Club 1-2-3-4; Band 1; Chor 2-3- 4; Waitrss 2; Co Gov Day 3; Play Cast 3-4: VB 1-2; Track 1; Y-Teens 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff 4; Y-Teens Sec 4; Make-up Crew 1-4 ' 'Dates are my fa- vorite fruit.'' RAY JOHNSON (Ray) FB 1; Track L-2; Play Cast 3 ' 'My aim in life is to go about doing my bit very quiet- ly! SHARI JOHNSON (Share) Band 1-2-3-4; Chor 2-3-4; Y- Teens 1-2-3-4; P Club 1-2-3-4; Chldr 1; Class Sec 3; St Council 1; VB 1 -2-3-4; Track 1; Play Cast 2-3-4; Y-Teens Officer 4; Waitress 2; Libr 3; Conf Band Clinic 2- 3-4 Her mind never knows what her mouth is going to say.'' 9 JODY KETELSEN (Jody) FB 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2; Class Play 3; Chor 1-2 1 'Once they caught me studying - - I finally lived down the disgrace.'' SCOTT K1NKAID (Kink) Track 1-2-3-4; Letter 3-4; W Club 3-4; Band 1; Chor 3; Class Treas 2; Play Cast 3; Play Crew 4 ' 'What he wants to get out of school most is himself.'' SANDRA KIRBY (Sandy) P Club 1-2-3; VB 1- 2-3-4: Track 1- 2- 3; St Track 2; BB 3- 4; Libr 3-4; Band 1 -2-3-4; P Band 1-2-3-4; Chor 2-3; Play Crew 3-4; Conf Band 3-4; Y-teens 1-2-3-4; St Coun- cil 2; Annual Staff 4; Golf 4; Girl's State 3; If she will, she will, and you can depend on it; if she won't, she won't and that's the end ofit.'' LEONARD KLEINSCHM1T (Lenny) '' Small, but not too small to be no- ticed .'' MARILYN KOEHLER (Mar) Band 1-2-3-4; Chor 1-2-3; P Club 1-2-3; Libr 1-2; VB 1; Golf 4; Conf Band 3-4; Co Gov Day 3; P Band 4; Play Cast 3 ' 'life is like an al- mond ioy, incredi- bly delicious.'' KEVIN LAUCK (Lauck) BB 1-2-3-4; Letter 3-4; Class V-Pres 2; Play Cast 3; Play Crew 4; W Club 3-4 It isn't what you do, it's what you get away with.'' JULIE NELSON (Nels) VB 1-2-3-4; Track 1- 4; P Club 1-2- 3-4; Y-Teens 1 - 2- 3-4; Chor 2-3- 4; Band 1-2-3; Annual Staff 4; Libr 3- 4; Chldr 1-2-3- 4; Waitress 2; Co Gov Day 3; Play Cast 3-4 '1 She turns the prettiest shade of red when she blushes.'' KEVIN OLSON (Bird) FB 1-2-4; Letter 2-4; BB 1; Track 1- 2-3-4; W-Club 2- 3-4; My wings don't quite cover my horns.' • RANDE OSBERG (Cat) FB 4; Letter 4; Track 1-2-3; Let- ter 3; BB 1-2: W- Club 3-4; Band 1- 2-3-4; Play Cast 3; Class Vice Pres 4 ' 'He may shock his elders, but never his classmates.'' DOROTHY RITCHEY (Dorth) P Club 1-2; Track 2; Band 1-2-3; Chor 2-3; Sax ?uartet 1-2; Play ast 3; Y-Teens 1 2 ' 'By her laugh you shall know her.'' 11 RICHARD ROSBERG (Ross) Band 1-2-3-4 '11 died the past four years, now I'm going to live!'' CURTIS SEAGREN (Curt) FB 1-2-3-4; Letter 2-3-4; BB 2-3-4; Letter 3-4; Track 1- 2-3-4; Letter 1- 2- 3-4; FBU-Conf 3- 4; Waiter 2; Home Att 3-4; W Club 1-2-3-4; W ClubTreas4; St Council 1 1 'All great men are dead and dying; 1 don't feel so well myself.'' WENDY SEGER (Seg) Class Sec 2; P Club 1- 2-3-4; Libr 3; Co Gov Day 3; Chor 1-2-3-4; P Band 3-4; Band 1 - 2- 3-4; Play Cast 3; Class Treas 4 It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice.'' CARY SKALBERC (Bait) FB 1-2-3-4; Letter 2-3-4; BB 1-2-3- 4; Letter 2-3-4; Track 1-2; SM 3; All-Conf 3-4; Top Twenty 4; W Club 2-3-4; Vice-Pres 4; St Council 1; Waiter 2; Home Att 2; Home M.C. 4 I'm not afraid of work, 1 can lie right down beside it and go to sleep. MYLET SKALBERC (Mylet) Band 1-2-3-4; Stage Band 4; Chor 2-3-4; Conf Band 2- 3-4; Conf Vocal 3- 4; ClarSolo 1; Triple Trio 2-3-4; P Club 1-2; Play Crew 1-4; Play Cast 3; VB 1-2; VB SM 3 ' 'I'm in favor of a seven day week- end. '' THOMAS SUHR (Suhr) Chor 1-2-3-4; FB 1; Libr 1-4; ' 'Why should the others have all the fun? RODNEY TANGEMAN (Rod) BB 1; FB 1-2-3-4; Letter 3-4; Track 2-3; Golf 4; Chor 2-3; Class Play 3; W-Club 3-4; Co Gov Day 3; BB SM 4; Libr 2-3 '' Some people think the world was made for fun and frolic. So do I! ROGER WAMBERG (Roguer) FB 3-4; BB 4; Track 1-2-3-4; 1 'There are two days never to worry about . . . yester- day and tomor- row. '' MICHAEL WAKELEY (Mike) Chor 2; FB 1-2-4; Letter 4 1' 1 may run for a lass . . . but never a class.11 NEIL WANGSTROM (Neil) FB 1; Chor 3; Co Gov Day 3; Class Play 3; Medical Awds Day 3 '' 1 came here to study and think??? GREGORY WRICK (Greg) BB 1-2; BB SM 3; FF 4; Letter 4; W- Club 4; Co Gov Day 3; Class Pres 4 I never let my studies interfere with my educa- tion .11 Seniors Will Cars, Abilities, I, Scot Albrecht, will by ability to fly trees to anyone who can do as good as I did. I, Kevin Anderson, will my height to Mark Carlson. I, Melanie Anderson, will my ability to blush to Peggy Koehler. I, Shelley Anderson, will my flaming talent to Rich Tollefson. I, Dave Beaudette, will my temper to Mark Carlson in hopes that he will handle next year's seniors. I, Pam Blankenship, will my will to willing willers. I, Betty Bloomquist, will my ability to sit on the bench during basketball games to anyone who thinks they can sit there longer than I did. I, Susie Burns, will my ability to ;augh at anything anybody says to anyone who thinks they can do it better than I. I, Brad Carlson, will my participation in sports to anybody that doesn’t want to go out for anything. I, Roger Carlson, will my weight to Darwin Seagren. I, Dave Claussen, will my taxi service to anyone who can take people more places than I did. I, Dave Cunningham, will my tallness to Mark Carlson and hope that he uses it well! I, Gina Dennis, will my enthusiasm of going to school and school activities to anyone who enjoys them less than I did. I, John Dittmer, will my athletic abilities to Meril Friedrich, only if he's sure he can control them. I, Mike Eifert, will my whiskers to the locker climber (Mark Carlson). I, Keith Erickson, will my locker 5B to Joe Kleinschmit. I, Pat Erickson, will my ability of staying after school to anyone who gets in as much trouble as I did. I, Bruce Friedrich, will my ability to bark out the signals in a crisp clear voice to Lee Doerr. I, Jackie Gatzmeyer, will my luck to any underclassmen who can get away with as much trouble as I did. I, Jane Gunderson, will my outstanding musical ability to Richard Tollefson. I, Arden Gustafson, will my ability to embarrass girls at band clinics to Rick Umburger. 1, Diane Hult, will my frequent trips to Bloomfield to Stacy Hult. I, Ray Johnson, will my freshman experience to those who need it. I, Shari Johnson, will!!!!!!!!!! I, Jody Ketelson, will my tardiness to Steve Dennis. I, Scott Kinkaid, will my track shoes to Gordon Lightfoot Anderson. I, Sandy Kirby, will my ability to get into trouble to anyone who thinks they can han- dle it as well as I. A 14 Whiskers, Lockers, Etc I, Leonard Kleinschmit, will my ability to play intramurals to anyone good enough to handle it. I, Marilyn Koehler, will my shorthand ability to Carol Eckstrom. I, Kevin Lauck, will my accidents to a tough Chevy Trucks commerial. I, Doug Mainquist, will all the EXCITEMENT of pep rallies to any naive freshman. I, Julie Nelson, will Mary Puntney some schruppa . I, Kirk Newburg, will the Ford to anyone who can bounce it better than I. I, Kevin Olson, will my mechanical ability to Tammi Clarkson so Dan Ogden doesn't get by with his little tricks. I, Rande Os berg, will my Dekalb cap to anybody who can wear it as much as I did. I, Dorothy Ritchey, will all my passes to go downtown to anyone else who hate school lunches. I, Richard Rosberg, will my '66 Ford to any underclassmen who thinks they can handle it. I, Curtis Seagren, will my ability to skip study hall to Steve Dennis because he needs it about as much as I did. I, Wendy Seger, will the title NO HOPE to this year's new drummers . I, Gary Skalberg, will my laziness to Don Rosen. I, My let Skalberg, will my corner locker to anybody that's small enough to get to it without getting smooshed. I, Tom Suhr, will my '69 Buick to anyone who can afford it. I, Rod Tangeman, will my first week of football practice worries to Billy Eldorado. I, Mike Wakeley, will my ability to unsuccessfully hassel underclassmen to John Swanson. I, Roger Wamberg, will my friving ability to Doug Kristensen. I, Neil Wangstrom, will my vast wisdom, knowledge and logic to Dwayne Jacobs. I, Greg Wrick, will my '64 Ford to anyone tough enough to take it on. is Senior Sneak Day U r— X . On April 26, 1977, the Senior class boarded a bus for Omaha for their Sneak Day. The class toured Boys Town and Eppley Airfield. They also visited Henry Dor ley Zoo and had a shopping spree at West- roads. After a happy but tiring day, the class ar- rived back in Wausa. Sponsors were Mr. Lund- berg and Mr. Wamberg. Commencement exercises were held on May 11th for forty - seven members of the Class of 1977. The address was given by Dr. Harold Koch, Deputy Com- missioner of the State Depart- ment of Education. Diane Hult was the valedictorian and Pam Blankenship was the salutatorian. Melanie Anderson, Pam Blanken- ship, Brad Carlson, John Dittmer, Diane Hult, Scott Kinkaid, Sandy Kirby, Kevin Lauck, Doug Main- quist, Dorothy Ritchey, Wendy Seger and Neil Wangstrom were four year honor students. There were thirty-three Seniors who re- ceived scholarships awards to further their education. The All- Around Girl award went to Pam Blankenship and the All-Around Boy award went to Bruce Fried - rich. 18 THE HANDS OF TIME (BRIAN'S SONG) words by Alan and Marilyn Bergman Music by Michel Legrand • t If the hands of time were hands that I hold, I'd keep them warm and in my hands they'd not turn cold. Hand in hand we'd choose the moments that should last; The lovely moments that should have no future and no past. The summer from the top of a swing. The comfort in the sound of a lullaby. The innocence of leaves in the spring. But, most of all, the moments when love first touched me! All the happy days would never learn to fly, „ Until the hands of time would choose to wave good-bye. Copyright 1972 by Colgems-EMI Music Inc. Used by permission All rights reserved FIRST ROW-Mrs. Joanne Koehler, Secretary, Mr. Ralph Enquist, President, Mr. Don Koehler, Vice-President. Second Row-Mr. Milton Ober, Mr. William Wiese, Dr. R. L. Tollefson. Mr. W. H. Johnson Mr. Dale Wamberg Superintendent Principal 7-12 Mrs. Kay Addison Mrs. Mary Anderson Mr. Jim Ankeny Junior High English Business Education Biology, Science Miss Lorene Arent Mr. Keith Byrkit Mrs. Dee Carson Home Economics Instrumental Music Junior High Mathematics Mr. Francis Dittmer Mrs. Bernie Frerichs Mr. Stan Hagemen Industrial Arts Guidance Counselor Driver's and Physical Education Mr. Byrkit in a thoughtful mood. Mrs. Frerichs taking her li - brary duty seriously. Miss Cathie Harens French and Vocal Music Mr. Marty Jacobs Junior High Social Studies Mr. Ron Leapley Physics and Chemistry Mr. Gary R. Lundberg Miss Pat Mueller Social Studies Media Specialist Mr. Lyle Rorvik Industrial Arts 24 Mrs. Eula Anderson Kindergarten and Music Mrs. Nancy Hageman Third Grade Miss Charlotte Lane Sixth Grade A 61, Cc 0 UMm Nh O Mrs. Donna Baker First Grade Mrs. LuAnn Blunck Special Education Miss DeeAnn Heller Second Grade Mrs. Ida Holmquist Fourth Grade Mrs. Marge Nelson Mrs. Geraldine Weiger Fifth Grade Reading Program EeFfGg HhliJjKh Pp Rr- Ss Tf U'J U W i..- With the help of the employees, the school once again ran smoothly for another year. They include: Mrs. Eunice Swanson, Mrs. Betty Prather, Mrs. Betty Claussen, Mr. Ted Doten, Mr. Don Tange- man, Mrs. Doris Ekdahl, Mrs. Norma Mainquist, Mr. Lyle Beaudette, Mrs. Blaine Swanson, Mr. Axlen Beaudette, Mr. Don Tange man, Mr. Denny Cautrell, Mr. Fred Frank, Mr. Royal Swan- son, Mrs. Vi Beaudette, Mr. Wilbur Ekdahl, Mrs. Pam Carlson, and Mrs. Rita Moseman. And I am all alone; There is no here beside me. And my problems have all gone. There is no one to deride me. But you got to have friends. The feelin's, oh, so strong; You got to have friends to make that day last long, I had some friends but they're gone; Somethin' came and took them away And from the dusk to the dawn. Here is were I’ll stay. Standin' at the end of the road boys. Waitin’ for my new friends to come. I don't care if I'm hungry or cold; I’m gonna get me some of them, 'Cause you got to have friends. La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la. Friends. That's right you oh you, yeah you; I said you got to have some friends. I'm taiikin' about friends. A-that's right friends, friends, friends, friends. I gotta meet my, I gotta meet my, I gotta meet my Look around and see all of my friends. Oh friends. FRIENDS Copyright 1971, 1973 Kama Sutra Music Inc., Piggy Music and Open End Music. All rights administered by United Artists Music Corporation. Used by permission. IlillL (for Juniors Gene Anderson Gordon Anderson Scott Bloomquist Scott Carlson Sharon Carlson Trudy Carlson Tammi Clarkson Tim Dawson Steve Dennis Carol Eckstrom Cathy Ekdahl Deb Fink Meril Friedrich Darwin Frevert Steve Hult 28 Just One More Year! Dwayne Jacob Virginia Jacob Lisa Mainquist Brent Nelson Dan Ogden Kathy Olson Mary Puntney Randy Repenning Joni Rickers Karol Riley Raymond Rodgers Carl Rosberg Danny Rosberg Don Rosen Linda Seger Richard Tollefson Rick Umberger Cheryl Wamberg David Wiegert Shirlene Wischhof Class Of 1978 29 Sophomores Beth Wakeley Penny Suhr Lori Ellingson Daryl Frevert Chris Albrecht Dan Blankenship Billy Block Gary Bloomquist Mike Burns Cheryl Claussen Terri Cunningham Kim Dawson Phil Doerr Billy ElDorado Lori Ellingson Audie Elsberry Teresa Erickson Daryl Frevert Jeanna Hamm Stacy Hult Joe Kleinschmit Peggy Koehler Robert Koehler Kristine Kristensen 30 Marching Onward Kevin Lind Teresa McQuay Jodi Moseman Dean Munter Melia Newberg Cory Olson Nancy Riley Carol Rodgers Shelly Rosen Karen Shallberg Eric Smith Penny Suhr Connie Wachter Beth Wakeley 31 Freshmen . . . Karen Barnes Mike Beaudette Bavid Bloomquist Lisa Burns Duane Carlson Myrna Cunningham Lee Doerr Cathy Fink Linda Folck Becky Eckstrom Alan Erickson Teresa Hamm Lora Hoppe Jay Johnson Joy Johnson Russell Koehler David Kleinschmit Doug Kristensen Kelly Lackas Jeff Lind Gary McQuay Craig Mainquist Julie Mainquist Eugene Metteer Dennis Munter Class Of 1980 32 Add To School Confusion! Doug Netz Marysa Ogden Joy Peters Donna Prather Curtis Riley Tammy Rodgers Darwin Seagren Darcy Seger John Swanson Kevin Thierolf Kevin Thorell Craig Umberger Den is ha Weigert Bruce Wrick David Wrick Cindy Woockman Donna Prather Julie Mainquist Craig Mainquist Alan Erickson 33 Eighth Grade Vern Albrecht Jayme Anderson Val Becker Christi Bengston Maralee Block Larry Carlson Teresa Caniglia Paul Dittmer Randy Eldorado Alan Erickson Mike Erickson Joe Feldman Karen Finn Jeff Friedrich Joan Gillian Janet Gustafson Jeff Hoyt Chris Johnson ValJohnson Brad Koehler Roger Koehler Steve Kumm Barb Ober Vicki Ottoman Steve Ritchey Donna Rosen Barb Schultz Carmen Shallberg Duane Schlote Craig Smith Troy True Vicki Wamberg 1981 u Seventh Grade Ruth Albrecht Ned Blankenship Denise Caniglia Mark Carlson Steve Claus sen Jane Dittmer Steve Doerr Cindy Fink Jill Halleen Michelle Hamm Jim Hoyt Denise Hult Lee Johnson Jim Ketelson John Kleinschmit Karen Kristensen Brian Lackas Scott Lackas Lee Lampone Tyler Mainquist Cynthia McQuay Jeff Nelson Jewel New burg Boyd Ober Veronique Ogden Shauna Olson Paula Riley Marvin Rosberg Connie Skallberg Doug Tangeman Michelle Thorell Tracy True Robbin Tucker Danny Wachter Diane Wachter John Wiegert 35 Junior High Sports Athletics for Junior High girls started this year in Wausa with a large number of participants. Vol- leyball and basket- ball contests were held with Osmond, a new and exciting experience for all involved. Girls track was highlighted by cham pionship honors in the Knox County Meet. The girls were coached by Lyle Rorvik. , Ruth A. , Barb O., Janet G. , Crlsti B., Carmen S., ., Paula R., Karen S., Denise C., Tracy Lee L. , THIRD ROW- Michelle T., Maralee B. , Donna R., , Michelle H., Cindy M.. FOURTH ROW-Vicki O., , Shauna O., Jill H. , Kim W. , Jewel N. , Joan G., FIRST ROW-Val B., Diane W. Teresa C., Vicki W. , SECOND ROW-Karen K T., Robbin T. , Jane D. Jayme A. , Veronique O. , Cindy F. Denise H., Val J., Barb S., Karen F. Mr. Rorvik. KNEELING-Jane D. , Cindy M. , Denise H., Michelle H., Veronique O., Paula R., Denise C., Karen K. STANDING- Coach Rorvik, Cindy F., Kim W., Jill H., Tracy T., Karen S., Robbin T. , Shauna O. KNEELING-Val J. , Barb S., Vicki O. , Teresa C., Cristi B., Janet G., Val B. STANDING-Coach Rorvik, Karen F., Carmen S., Barb O., Joan G., Vicki W., Maralee B. 36 Junior High Football FIRST ROW-John Wiegert, Brian Lackas, Scott Lackas, Brad Koehler, Vern Albrecht, Steven Kumm, Doug Tange man, Boyd Ober, Randy Eldorado. SECOND ROW-James Ketelson, Steven Doerr, Ned Blankenship, Paul Dittmer, Lee Johnson, Craig Smith, Alan Erickson, Jeff Nelson, Jeff Friedrich, Mike Erickson. THIRD ROW-Tyler Main- quist, Steve Claussen, Jim Hoyt, Steve Ritchey, Jeff Hoyt, Joe Feldman, Duane Schlote, Troy True, and Roger Koehler. Grade Six FIRST ROW: Miss Lane, Jodi Gillian, Cristine Landholm, Sherry Koehler, Beth Wrick. SECOND ROW: Scott Frevert, David Wamberg, Joel Hoyt, Todd Carlson, Mike Anderson. THIRD ROW: Debbie Caniglia, Jane Hoppe, Marilyn Kleinschmit, Steven Finn, Roger Muller, Warren Kristensen. FOURTH ROW: Josette Swanson, Tracy Wilbeck, John Barnes, Joel Suhr, Christine Story, Katherine Kumm. 38 Grade Five FIRST ROW: Mrs. Nelson, Sondra Mainquist, Marc Gillian, Todd Skalberg, Sara Riley, Linnea Folck. SECOND ROW: Ruth Wiegert, David Fink, Chris Beaudette, Tod Lundberg, Rohbie Bengston, John Rosberg, Danny Mumm. THIRD ROW: Becky Olson, Debra Kumm, Otto Wookman, Jodene Finck, Megan Creutz, Kirk Otteman, Gail Cunningham. Grade Four FIRST ROW: Mrs. Holmquist, Susan Claussen, Lisa Anderson, Kenneth Gillian, Brian Frevert. SECOND ROW: Tamara Nelson, Kristine Lauck, Eddie Hoppe, Dar- rin Lindquist, Guy Anderson. THIRD ROW: Daniel Kleinschmit, Shawna Millikan, Doug Jensen, Mark Jacob, Michelle Anderson, Donis Bratetic, Troy McFarland. Grade Three FIRST ROW: Mrs. Hageman, Brian Tucker, Danny Story, Shannon Ahlman, Marty Clausen. SECOND ROW: Danny Kumm, Kip Suhr, Grant True, Becky Smith, Patty Wrick. THIRD ROW: Bruce Kristensen, Jeff Frank, Jane Bengston, Jeff Wakeley, Doug Munter. FOURTH ROW: Sandra Swanson, Dennis Wamberg, Randy Block, Tim Jonhson, Greg McQuay. , Grade Two FIRST ROW: Miss Heller, Lisa Anderson, Terry Nelson, Sandra Fink, Randy Leap- ley, Gretchen Creutz. SECOND ROW: Terri Koehler, Darrin Clarkson, Shawn Al- bin, Todd Alhman, Eric Pearson, Corey Jensen, Danny Lackas. THIRD ROW: Danita Vanness, Deanna Dittmer, Melissa McQuay, Amy Hintz, Jon Ketelson, Lisa Lind- quist, David Mumm. FOURTH ROW: Brad Kumm, Lenaya McFarland, Kathy Klein - schmit, Rebecca Wamberg, Kelly Hamm, Burdice Monson, Daniele Anderson. 39 40 First Grade FIRST ROW: Michael Thorell, Joyce Friedrich, Paul Story, Gail Halleen, Paul Throener, Mrs. Baker. SECOND ROW: Valerie Claussen, Laura Anderson, Sarah Johnson, Jeff Hoppe, Kerry Clausen, Lori Anderson. THIRD ROW: Bobby Hoppe, Danny Schlote, Andrea MacFarland, Tammy Shallberg, Jerry Beaudette. FOURTH ROW: Bobby Dittmer, Lance Carlson, Darren Vanness, Billy Johnson, Richard Kleinschmit. Kindergarden FIRST ROW: Mrs. Anderson, Scott Dittmer, Chris Hintz, Bill Monson, Kendra Tuc- ker, Gail Swanson. SECOND ROW: Cindy Johnson, Becky Anderson, Chris Seagren, Lance Lundberg, Tiffany Anderson, Heather Norman. School Song (Notre Dame Victory March) We are from Wausa High We love our colors, they will prevail We win each game if we try Our spirit it will never fail, Gold, Purple hails to thee Banish our sorrows, happy are we Fight! Fight! Fight! for Wausa High Onward to Victory! FIGHT! FIGHT! Copyright 1945 by Molrose Music Corp., International Copyright Secured FIRST ROW: Rod Tangeman, Gary Skalberg, John Dittmer, Kirk Newberg, Bruce Fried- rich, Greg Wrick, Curtis Seagren, Rande Osberg, Kevin Olson, Roger Wamberg. SEC- OND ROW: Dean Munter, Chris Albrecht, Brent Nelson, Steve Hult, Mike Wakeley, Steve Dennis, Dan Ogden, Jody Ketelsen, Don Rosen, Meril Friedrich. THIRD ROW: Darwin Seagren, Tim Dawson, Scott Carlson, Raymond Rodgers, Scott Bloomquist, Gor- don Anderson, Gene Anderson, Kevin Lind, Dan Blankenship, Billy Eldorado. FOURTH ROW: St. Manager Craig Mainquist, Kevin Thorell, Craig Umberger, Phil Doerr, Eric Smith, Cory Olson, Robert Koehler, Gary Bloomquist, Mike Burns, St. Manager John Swanson. FIFTH ROW: Coach Dittmer, Dennis Munter, Jeff Lind, Alan Erickson, Kevin Thierolf, Russel Koehler, Doug Netz, Leland Doerr, Coach Hageman, Coach Jacobs. The 1976 Vikings acquired a 4-5 sea- son. The team was plagued with the lost of three starters with injuries. It did prove to be an exciting year as many of the games were won or lost by only a few points. The Vikings lost the Conference Championship by one point to Osmond. Curtis Seagren, senior, was named All State defensive halfback and was named All Conference defensive back for the second year. Juniors Dan Ogden and Steve Dennis were also named to the All Con- ference team as a guard and a defensive tackle. The B squad earned a 2 -2 record so by the looks of things Coach Dittmer should have a fine season next year. VARSITY FIRST ROW: Charles Bonsack, Terri Rosen, Julie Nelson, Shari Johnson, Pam Blankenship, Sandy Kirby, Betty Bloomquist, Mary Puntney. SECOND ROW: Cheryl Wamberg, Terri Cunningham, Stacy Hult, Deb Fink, Lisa Mainquist, Tammi Clarkson, Jane Gunderson. THIRD ROW: Jodi Moseman, Kim Dawson, Linda Seager, Carol Eck- strom, Jeana Hamm, Becky Eckstrom, Susie Burns, Donna Wrick. Volleyballers Fail To Get It Together! B-SQUAD FIRST ROW: Joni Rickers, Karol Riley Shirlene Wischhof, Donna Prather, Karen Barnes, Kelly Lackas, Julie Mainquist, SECOND ROW: Con- nie Wachter, Melia Newberg, Penny Suhr, Peggy Koehler, Teresa McQuay, Cheryl Claussen, Lori Ellingson, Kristen Kristensen. THIRD ROW: Tammi Rodgers, Lisa Burns, Marysa Ogden, Shelly Rosen, Darcy Seager, Cathy Fink. FOURTH ROW: Miss Lane, Lori Hoppe, Teresa Hamm, Linda Folck, Myrna Cunningham, Joy Johnson. The Vikettes, coached by Charles Bonsack and Charlotte Lane, failed to get it together. The team acquired a 4-10 season. Al- though a great amount of time and effort was spent improving volley- ball skills, the Vikettes could not pull it through. Jane G. was named to All-Con- ference honors in the Clark Divi- sion of the Lewis and Clark Con- ference. During the Athletic Ban- quet held in the spring, the follow- ing girls received letters: Sandy K. , Shari J. , Pam B. , Jane G., Terri R., Betty B. , Julie N., Deb F. , Lisa M. , Tammi C., Terri C. , and Kim D. Student managers this year were Mary P. and Cheryl W. Crofton 3-15, 11-15 Osmond 14-16, 11-15 Bloomfield 6-15, 15-12, 9-15 Crofton Tournament Newcastle 4-15, 15-12, 15-11 Crofton 12-15, 8-15 Creighton 8-15, 0-15 Wynot 15-3, 11-15, 14-16 Hartington 10-15, 18-16, 6-15 Winside 9-15, 15-3, 15-9 Osmond 9-15, 6-15 Colderidge 15-12, 10-15, 15-5 Knox County Tournament Crofton 12-15, 11-15 Sd Niobrara 15-9, 13-15, 15-9 District Tournament Randolph 2-15, 12-15 RECORD 4-10 Basketball 77 Gary Skalberg was named to the Honorable Mention All State team, NORFOLK DAILY NEWS Top Twenty, and in the SIOUX FALLS ARGUS LEADER as Ace of the Week . Gary holds single game scoring record (41). Bloomfield Hartington Osmond Coleridge Wynot Randolph Hartington Crofton Winside Plainview Coleridge Hartington Verdigre Randolph KNEELING-Rod Tangeman, Coach Rorvik, Coach Hageman, Craig Mainquist. STAND- ING-Steve Hult, Dan Ogden, Mike Burns, Audie Elsberry, Raymond Rodgers, Tim Daw- son, Gary Skalbert, Kevin Lauck, Meril Friedrich, Rick Umberger, Curtis Seagren, Scott Carlson, Billy Eldorado, Roger Wamberg, Phil Doerr, and Brad Carlson. With the loss of two starters, the 1977 Vikings finished the season with 8 wins and 11 loses. The Vikings showed con- tinuous improvement on team work and hustle as the season progressed. This team effort was shown when the Vikings beat Osmond in the second meeting of the season with the score of 69-59. And it showed again in the Colderidge game with a 64-63 victory. Meril Friedrich, junior and Gary Skalberg, senior were named to the All Conference team of the Lewis and Clark Conference. Brad Carlson, Rod Tangeman and Craig Mainquist shared the duties of stu- dent managers for the past year. 49 WE THEM Bloomfield 19 49 Hartington 46 37 Plain view 55 31 Wynot 54 33 Creighton 35 43 Osmond 56 53 Creighton 33 38 Bloomfield 3.3 38 Knox Co. Tournament Croft on 28 46 .,... Winside 38 43 Coleridge 42 36 Plainview Tournament Madison 40 32 0 Crofton 40 61 District 53 Wynot 36 19 Crofton 60 STANDING: Coach Dittmer, Sandy Kirby, Jane Gunderson, Kim Dawson, Betty Bloom- quist, Terri Cunningham, Tammi Clarkson, Deb Fink, Linda Seger, Lisa Mainquist, Stacy Hult, Lora Hoppe, Teresa Hamm, Lisa Burns, Peggy Koehler, Marysa Ogden. SITTING: Cheryl Wamberg, Gina Dennis, Susie Burns. The 1977 Vikettes ended their second basketball season with 7 wins and 8 loses. Though losing the first game to District Cham- pions Bloomfield, the Vikettes won the next three games, with two conference victories. Later the Vikettes defeated the conference favorite, Osmond in a thrilling overtime game 56-53. Entering district play Wausa easily beat Wynot, but lost to the eventual dis- trict champion, Crofton. Sharing the responsibilities of student manager were Susie Burns, Gina Dennis, ans Cheryl Wamberg. Wausa Tracksters This year's track team added another very successful season to that of last year. The Vikings won 7 of 8 track meets, losing only to Class B Pierce and Class B Columbus Scotus at the Randolph Invitational. Highlights: winning the O'Neill Irish Relays, both the Knox Co. and Conf. Championships for the second consecutive year, and finishing the season by winning the C-3 District (one of the toughest in the state) for the first time in Wausa's history. The Girls Track Team got off to a slow start but finished stronger. Since the team will be losing only one girl, outlooks for next year's Girls Track Team are Dromising. The girls were coached by Mr. Jacobs. The Annual Staff would like to apologize to the girls for not having any action shot pictures. SORRY! 'c O'NEILL RELAYS-lst PLAINVIEW INVITE--1st KNOX COUNTY MEET--lst TRIANGULAR at CREIGHTON-- 1st WAYNE INVITE--1st RANDOLPH INVIT E-j-3rd CONFERENCE MEET - -1st'. -3 DISTRICT MEET--1st CONGRATULATIONS GUYS! % Golf was a new sport this year at Wausa High. The team, coached by Stan Hageman, showed much im- provement through the season as they finished with a low score of 176 at the Pierce meet. The girls golf team finished un- defeated with a 1 low score of 203. Not pictured on this page is Sandy K. GENE DAN ROBERT ROD JANE RICH KEVIN 54 DAVE Golf MARILYN PAM THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (From the Screen Gems T. V. Serial THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS ) Words and Music by Barry DeVorzon and Perry Botkin, Jr. Gone, dreams of the past, gone with a love that moved too fast. Gone bright shiny days, Gone in a young and restless haze. Why did we love then run away? So little time, so much left to say, and now its gone. Young and restless friend, you'll never pass this way again, so drink the summer wine, reach for the stars while you have time. Your restless heart will lead the way; so dream your dreams and live for each day while you are young. • Copyright 1973 by Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. Used by Permission All Rights Reserved r Homecoming, 76 . . . Homecoming 1976 was sparked by a stu- dent-involved Spirit Week which helped to fire-up everyone. Individual classes entered a Hall Decorating Contest to promote spirit. The junior class won first prize for doing the best job. Senior attendants included Terri Rosen, Pam Blankenship, Curt Seagren, and Bruce Friedrich; Junior attendants were Tammi Clarkson and Meril Friedrich; Sophomore attendants were Melia Newberg and Gary Bloomquist; Freshman attendants included Kelly Lackas and Dennis Munter. The Wausa crowd watched a thrilling 22-21 Viking win over the Winside Wildcats. At halftime the band performed as the at- tendants walked onto the field. Terri and Bruce were crowned King and Queen at the Homecoming festivities. Gary Skalberg was the master of ceremonies. The theme Could It Be Magic was sung by Gene Anderson and accompanied by Rich Tollefson, Carl Rosberg, Kevin Thorell, and Eric Smith. P. D. J. provided the music for the Homecoming dance. Queen King Terri Bruce 56 Could It Be Magic 57 Y-Teens FIRST ROW-Peggy Koehler, Kathy Olson, Trudy Carlson, Shelley Anderson, Diane Hult, Shari Johnson. SECOND ROW- Karen Shallberg, Deb Fink, Cheryl Claussen, Penny Suhr, Lori Ellingson, Beth Wakeley. THIRD ROW-Myrna Cunning- ham, Lora Hoppe, Marysa Ogden, Teresa Hamm, Kelly Lackas, Melanie Anderson, Julie Nelson. FOURTH ROW - Miss Arent, Donna Prather, Karen Barnes, Linda Folck, Pam Blankenship and Sandy Kirby. 58 W-Club FIRST ROW-Eric Smith, Russ Koehler, Darwin Seagren, Robert Koehler, Kevin Lind, Audie Els- berry, Mike Burns. SECOND ROW-Ray Rod- gers, Tim Dawson, Gor- den Anderson, Scott Bloomquist, Dan Ogden, Brent Nelson, Gene An- derson, Don Rosen, Ro- ger WamBerg. THIRD ROW-Kirk Newberg, Rod Tangeman, Scott Carlson, Steve Hult, Meril Fried- rich, Steve Dennis, Curt Seagren, Gary Skalberg, Kevin Olson, Rande Os - berg, Scott Kinkaid, John Dittmer, Greg Wrick, Bruce Freidrich, Kevin Lauck and Mike Wakeley. ic ? £ Jol Term ■ — the fina schc sc lav ar •dt' or •hoc ® Tin is as U !“ 16 - — «-- rei. g i| w c dismii £d day c in the ; I r cir ie it oa.v � ii schJ 'tudei7 ) a.n j Qy ( y II g Cir TO 0) time •sday udent ome ir time, inal . oe com J ar jlC s w' be td iJ .ts will s? U - and i tome a' ‘Vikings Win County Track f CommeZr Ts£ss:a xO l ¥Z isTw Ceme� f ExenicL Nexf U � ?,Ses r rect nciu - Wausa girls A Actlvl ’ the t P' JV ''■ S6S vJ Next VV r7 “-squao, rf60nPC J V® JC$ ach d ° day V? mi A ''A. are encour- mothers o. .... '• s kC .co V vO’ drCn tO Iia� r'c eUrc onH tko mATn.. t m V. •’eet nc,u be e Wausa K'r,S. squau. W � r9 andolph girls Khd - day s,_ A .XT The next ■ are encour- the k OV 'dren to CA d tls V. bad pupils 'oTVeu year O) c tiviti - 5 Speff'nfe , Both fuJo SCgCf IS l pUfJII' UI III AI VC. this activity. r«£r 5peft! u « Merll Friedrich; mothers oi .... year's class and the motnci _ ils of next year's class oi boy' 'A !'r X y T � t Ban (fact — nior Banque u AV.eld on - iis ____ I spring Concert — J M P t'l' rVausa High School M p % .„e And- Department will present a S p «... .. Concert on Tuesday. May ; ■tlVLcWeber, Mer ' Sophomore Clas «fes; Moderow St ' p be fbose our students perfc _ _ P � district contes ‘ af 9'00 a.m. . UOnAn s atten !.an Unfy Meet • n Muntcr were ■ g bear the’ and Gjn- g 'sses. The deliciou r ‘ «OV spared by the m'-'- C I . i r. I r -pri; 28. V! wrencc Me'i ip1 -|{ucni ' ar ayne State t P allowing ents will st Sophomore Clas ' � «h %™ Kim Da. u son. Stacy Hult, • V____ ege on n . lis event was to .. .-a hi; tea- io! students compete in bor - ing, typing, and shpr'V C’’ re were 19 schools 1 � 0 r .arks - vie ..e been wo .g the school year , -aota The Wausa Bo- VC the Prom. . .tv .U e eu • talked away v JV . r- gw. hcCo-Cha.r. Clark Confer[ X ( JC.e a Music Students r?„ ' “”M'««‘tegs a, planning ana Ronca planning ana PoZ ?t SUCH 7Q Winnchio� Junior Class Play “Parents Are Like That” Where Are The Pictures? On November 23, 1977, the Junior class presented Parents Are Like That by Albert Johnson. The play was directed by Mr. Story. This comedy centered around the bus- iness enterprises of Barb Burton and Ross Wheeler, whose conversations were sub- ject to numerous misinterpretations. Therefore, the eventual romantic involve- ment really surprises no one. Those participating in the production were: Barbara Burton-Myrna Cunningham; Ross Wheeler-Gene Anderson; Mrs. Bur- ton-Shari Johnson; Mr. Burton-Meril Friedrich; Clara-Melanie Anderson; Geraldine Burton-Kelly Lackas; Donny Burton-Rick Umberger; Freckles-Pam Blankenship; Mayor Hanson-Arden Gustaf- son; Mrs. Wheeler-Shelley Anderson; Della-Donna Prather; Student Director- Sandy Kirby. The Annual Staff Apologizes For Not Having Pictures For This Page. We Shall Try Again Next Year. 60 Senior Class Presents “Fuedin’, Fightin PAW ........... MAW ........... LIZZY ......... BETTY SU ........ HONEYSUCKLE .. MAGNOLIA ...... HYACINTH ...... WIDOW KENDALL HIRAM ........... Z EKE MRS. SNODGRASS WILLIAM BISHOP III EXTRAS Betty Bloomquist Susie Burns STAGE CREW Greg Wrick Scott Kinkaid Dave Cunningham Rande Osberg Kevin Lauck 5 ‘N Fussin’ ” ... Bruce Friedrich .....Pat Erickson .....Shari Johnson ........Diane Hult ,.. Pam Blankenship .......Julie Nelson .... Jane Gunderson . Melanie Anderson .....Kirk Newberg ,... David Claus sen .. Shelley Anderson ,.. Arden Gustafson MAKE-UP My let Skalberg Susie Bums Betty Bloomquist PROMPTERS Gina Dennis Sandra Kirby FIRST ROW: Kelly Lackas, Karen Barnes; Julie Nelson, Joni Rickers, Mary Puntney, Beth Wakeley, Jodi Moseman, SECOND ROW: Carol Rodgers, Cathy Ekdahl, Kim Daw- son, Susie Burns, Donna Wrick, Karol Riley. THIRD ROW: Peggy Koehler, Teresa Erickson, Karen Shalberg, Kris Kristensen, Lori Ellingson, Stacy Hult, Teresa Mc- Quay, Jeana Hamm, Cheryl Claussen. FOURTH ROW: Donna Prather, Linda Folck, Denisha Weigert, Cathy Fink, Julie Mainquist, Becky Eckstrom, Carol Eckstrom, Linda Seger, Melia Newberg, Nancy Riley. FIFTH ROW: Myna Cunningham, Joy Johnson, Deb Fink, Lisa Mainquist, Cheryl Wamberg, Kathy Olson, Trudy Carlson, Tammi Clark- son, Penny Suhr. SIXTH ROW: Cindy Woockman, Joy Peters, Melanie Anderson, Pam Blankenship, Shari Johnson, Diane Hult, Shelley Anderson, Jane Gunderson, Betty Bloom- quist. SEVENTH ROW: Tammy Rodgers, Teresa Hamm, Darcy Seger, Lias Burns, Marysa Ogden, Lora Hoppe. County Government Day SEATED-Ray Rogers, Rich Tollefson, Carl Rosberg, Steve Hult, Tammi Clarkson, Dan Ogden, Steve Dennis. STANDING-Shirlene Wischhof, Deb Fink, Lisa Mainquist, Linda Seger, Scott Carlson, Tim Dawson, Meril Friedrich, Rick Umberger, Gene Anderson. Speech Contest RIGHT TO LEFT-Cheryl Wamberg, Carol Eckstrom, Teresa Erickson, Kevin Anderson, Julie Nelson, Dave Beaudette. MEDIA CENTER ASSISTANTS-FRONT ROW-Susie Bums, Shirlene Wischhof, Julie Nel- son, Pam Blankenship, Sandy Kirby, Mary Puntney, Gina Dennis, Jackie Gatzemeyer, Jane Gunderson, Kim Dawson, Miss Mueller. SECOND ROW-Kirk Newberg, Daryl Fre- vert, Ray Rogers, Don Rosen, Meril Friedrich, Dave Cunningham, Scot Albrecht, Betty Bloomquist, Terri Cunningham, Tammi Clarkson, Tom Suhr. Music Students Receive Honors Ml Chorus Receives A II Rating This years music department showed much improvement from past years. Wausa netted a total of eight superiors, seven excellents, and three goods at the District Music Contest at Wayne. Those receiving superiors were Shari J., Melanie A. , Shelley A. , Arden G., Rich T., Jodi M., Clarinet Quartet, and Band. Gene A., Carl R., Craig M., Sax Quartet, Flute Quartet, Triple Trio, and Chorus received excellents. Those re- ceiving goods were Beth W. , Cathy E., and Stage Band. A big congratulations goes out to Mr. Byrkit and Miss Harens for all their work this past year with the music students. HIGH SCHOOL BAND. FIRST ROW-Joni Rickers, Jodi Moseman, Cathy Ekdahl, Betty Bloomquist, Kim Dawson, Trudy Carlson, Carol Eckstrom, Cathy Fink, Becky Eck- strom. SECOND ROW-Mylet Skalberg, Pam Blankenship, Rande Osberg, Melanie Ander- son, Linda Seger, Marilyn Koehler, Darcy Seger, Sandy Kirby, Melia Newberg, Rick Umberger, Marys a Ogden, David Claus sen, Lisa Mainquist. THIRD ROW-Kathy Olson, Beth Wakeley, Peggy Koehler, Lori Ellingson, Teresa Erickson, Donna Prather, Julie Mainquist, Den is ha Wiegert, Tammi Rodgers, Cindy Woockman, Joy Peters, Joy John- son, Linda Folck, Myrna Cunningham, Alan Erickson, Shelly Rosen, Penny Suhr, Shari Johnson, Arden Gustafson, Richard Rosberg, Deb Fink. FOURTH ROW-Mr. Byrkit, Kevin Thorell, Craig Umberger, Wendy Seger, Rich Tollefson, Kevin Anderson, Craig Mainquist, Eric Smith, Bill Eldorado, Mary Puntney. Jay Johnson, Doug Netz, Gene Anderson. JUNIOR HIGH BAND. FIRST ROW-Carmen Shallberg, Joan Gillian, Lee Lampone, Steve Doerr, BarbOber, Jayme Anderson, Vicki Wamberg, Val Johnson. SEC- OND ROW-Karen Finn, Donna Rosen, Barb Schultz, Veronique Ogden, Janet Gustafson, Robbin Tucker, Cindy Fink, Paula Riley, Lee Johnson, Joe Feldman, John Wiegert, Jeff Nelson, Karen Kristen sen, Teresa Caniglia, Mike Erickson, Randy Eldorado. THIRD ROW-Mr. Byrkit, Tyler Mainquist, Craig Smith, Jim Hoyt, Alan Ecrikson, Jeff Hoyt. Wausa School Bands PEP BAND. FIRST ROW: Kevin Anderson, Rich Tollefson, Eric Smith, Shelley Ander- son, Arden Gustafson. SECOND ROW: Craig Umberger, Betty Bloomquist, Trudy Carl - son, Kim Dawson, Carol Eckstrom, Becky Eckstrom, Cathy Fink. THIRD ROW: De- nisha Wiegert, Peggy Koehler, Teresa Erickson, Donna Prather, Lori Ellingson, Kathy Olson, Tammi Rodgers. FOURTH ROW: Melia Newberg, Julie Mainquist, Linda Seger. FIFTH ROW: Penny Suhr, Deb Fink, Lisa Mainquist, Cheryl Wamberg, David Wiegert, Alan Erickson. SIXTH ROW: Cindy Woockman, Joy Peters, Melanie Anderson, Pam Blankenship, Shari Johnson, Snady Kirby. SEVENTH ROW: Myrna Cunningham, Linda Folck, Joy Johnson and Jay Johnson. The Wausa High School Band had a busy year. Besides the usual activities of concerts and games, the Band partici- pated in District Contest on April 23, 1977. They received a Superior rating for their performance. The Laurel and Wausa Bands presented two combined performances. On May 11, 1977 they performed at Commencement. STAGE BAND. FIRST ROW-Jay Johnson, Bill Eldorado, Mary Puntney, Doug Netz, Rich Umberger, Melia New- berg, Lisa Mainquist, Cheryl Wamberg, Dave Claus- sen. SECOND ROW-Deb Fink, David Wiegert, Shari Johnson, Gene Anderson, Arden Gustafson, Eric Smith, Carl Rosberg, Mylet Skalberg, and Rich Tollefson. KNEELING-Jeff Nelson, Boyd Ober, James Ketelson, Scott Lackas, Marvin Rosberg, Doug Tangeman, John Weigert, Dan Wachter, Brian Lackas, Steven Doerr. SECOND ROW-Ned Blankenship, Vern Albrecht, Alan Erickson, Randy Eldorado, Brad Koehler, Chris Johnson, Steve Kumm, Jeff Friedrich, Mike Erickson, Lee Johnson. THIRD ROW-Troy True, Joe Feldman, Steve Ritchey, Jeff Hoyt, James Hoyt, Steve Claussen, Tyler Mainquist, Roger Koehler, Craig Smith, Coach Jacobs. JUNIOR HIGH TRACK: KNEELING-Steve K. , Roger K. , Troy T., Jeff H. , James H., Brain L. STANDING-Brad K., Coach Rorvik, Boyd O., Alan E., Paul D., Scott L. , Mike E., James K. , Craig S. , Doug T. , Joe F., Steve C., John W. , Steve R., Ned B., Jeff F., Lee J., Duane S., Steve D., Jeff N., Randy E., Chris J. The Jr. High Football squad completed a very successful season by compiling a 3-1 record. The 8th grade basketball team completed the season with a 5-4 record and was runner-up in the Bloomfield Invitational Tourney. The 7th graders boasted a 6-0 season. The track season ended with a second place finish in the Knox Co. Track Meet. Seven records were set and one was tied in the progress of the season. JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS TRACK: KNEELING-Cindy M. , Denise C., Jane D., Karen K., P Paula R. , Teresa C. STANDING-Val J. , Coach Jacobs, Vicki O., Vicki W. , Robbin T., Barb O., Shauna O., Tracy T., Denise H. , Veronique O., Michelle H. , Cindy F. , Jill H. , Michelle T., Maralee B. Through the patience of the annual staff and the advisor, the annual was thoughtfully put together. All three deadlines were met this year which meant production went on as sche- duled. Those people helping on the staff were: Shelley Anderson-Senior class layout, class history and senior information; Arden Gustafson and Dave Claussen-artwork; Pam Blanken- ship-typing copy; Dave Claussen and Jane Gunderson-all layout and design, Dave was also our editor; Julie Nel- son and Diane Hult-Underclassmen layout; Shirlene Wischhof-Grade school layout; Melanie Anderson- Business manager. Miss Mueller would like to thank all that halped. And especially a special thank you to Jane and Dave for their dedicated time and effort that has been put in- to this book. Annual Staff Jane is taking her page design very seriously. is not that bad Jane! 72 Love Among The Stars 73 The 1977 Senior Class of Wausa High was honored by the Junior Class Friday, April 29th at the Banquet and Prom which was held at the City Auditorium. The theme Love Among the Stars was carried out in the de- corations. Rich Tollefson, Junior Class Pre- sident, gave the welcome address. Greg Wrick, Senior Class President, gave the re- sponse and Mr. Johnson gave the faculty re- sponse. Gene Anderson sang Stairway to Heaven and Dan Ogden gave the prayer. The following members of the Sophomore Class Terri Cunningham, Kim Dawson, Lori El- lingson, Stacy Hult, Teresa McQuay, Melia Newberg, Beth Wakeley, Chris Albrecht, Dan Blankenship, Gary Bloomquist, Mike Burns, Philip Doerr, Audie Elsberry, and Dean Munter were waiters and waitresses. The speaker for the evening was Mr. Jacobs followed by an Academy Awards presented by the Juniors. The Banquet ended with The Young and the Restless sung by Cathy Ekdahl. 74 Junior-Senior Prom THANKS MERCHANTS! MAUCK STUDIOS HAROLD TINA Plainview, Ne. 582-4545 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '77 ITS BEEN A PLEASURE SERVING YOU! WAYNE FEED AND SUPPLY STEVE LACKAS-Wausa-586-2116 Feed Service You Can Depend On COMMERCIAL STATE BANK Wausa, Ne. Member FDIC Phone 586-2266 A GOOD BANK IN A GOOD COMMUNITY WAUSA MOTOR SERVICE DEMAHR SEAGREN DON SKALBERG Phone 586-2112 Phone 586-2772 VALLEY VIEW HOME YEARS MAKE US SPECIAL 78 CLAUSSEN GRAIN CO. JOHN D. CLAUSSEN Wausa, Ne. Phone 586-2247 BARNEY BEV BARNES BROADWAY CAFE Phone 586-2866 ANDERSON’S STORE 1936-1976 40 Years of Fine Service Wausa, Ne. FINE FOODS FOR FINE FOLKS Phone 586-2224 WORKING FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY DUANE HAMM, Owner Editor Phone 586-2661 MARC’S PLACE Wausa, Ne. MARC RACHEL BAUE Phone 586-2544 4 FARMERS UNION Wausa, Ne. Phone 586-2411 L. R. CARLSON WELDING AT ITS FINEST. WAUSA, NE. CBI BRUCE PFIEL WAUSA, NE. DUANE NELSON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WIRING WAUSA, NE. CREUTZ DRUG STORE NORMAN CREUTZ WAUSA, NE. UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY WAUSA, NE. MIDTOWN PAINT AND CABINET EUGENE WISCHHOF WAUSA, NE. 79 WAUSA INSURANCE AGENCY LOWELL ERICKSON WAUSA, NE ROGER BONDE D.D.S. WAUSA, NE JIM'S BODY SHOP JIM SWANSON WAUSA, NE. WAUSA MEDICAL CLINIC DON C. PFIEL, AGENCY DON PFIEL WAUSA, NE. CARLSON AUTOMOTIVE WAUSA, NE. PRATHER CONSTRUCTION ARNOLD PRATHER WAUSA, NE. FLOWER BASKET DELORES GRAGERT CREIGHTON, NE. OSMOND GENERAL HOSPITAL OSMOND, NE. D.F.JOHNSON,JR. M.D. OSMOND,NE. OSMOND STATE BANK JIM STRATTON OSMOND, NE. MARY KAY COSMETICS KATHI WEBERG WAUSA, NE. ELLINGSON MASONARY PAUL ELLINGSON WAUSA, NE. ROSS HIGH MOISTURE STORAGE REIN WIESE WAUSA, NE. KENT FEEDS DARYL LAMPRECHT WAUSA, NE. WAUSA VETERINARY CLINIC JOHN BLANKENSHIP WAUSA, NE. HULTCRAFT DON HARLAN HULT WAUSA, NE. ELDORADO BROTHER’S JOHN CHARLES WAUSA, NE. CARLSON HOME GARICO'S AUTO GARY ERICKSON STANLEY CARLSON WAUSA, NE. WAUSA, NE. MOELLER STANDARD STATION, Wausa, Ne. STATE FARM INS., Wausa, Ne. WAUSA LOCKERS, Wausa, Ne. BUTCH'S BODY SHOP, Wausa, Ne. HOPPE MOTOR CO., Wausa, Ne. DOUG CLAUSSEN TRUCKING, Wausa, Ne. KAREN'S BEAUTY SHOP, Wausa, Ne. 80 WAUSA LUMBER CO., Wausa, Ne. CLIFF'S T.V., Wausa, Ne. SUE'S BEAUTY NOOK, Wausa, Ne. A AND M ELECTRONICS, Wausa, Ne. NELSON PRODUCE, Wausa, Ne. MOSEMAN CUSTOM, Wausa, Ne. EKDAHL UPHOLSTERY, Wausa, Ne. RUSS' AUTO SERVICE, Wausa, Ne. SWANSON SEED AND FEED, Wausa, Ne. NEWBERG'S MARKET, Wausa, Ne. RILEY SERVICE, Wausa, Ne. GIESELMAN FEED TRUCKING, Bloomfield, Ne. CEDAR ROOM, Bloomfield, Ne. ALDERSON’S VARIETY, Bloomfield, Ne. GENE'S BOTTLE SHOP, Bloomfield, Ne. BAKER TRUE VALUE HARDWARE, Bloomfield, Ne. OBER CONSTRUCTION, Bloomfield, Ne. SHCMECKPEPER IMPL., Bloomfield, Ne. BLOOMFIELD BAKERY, Bloomfield, Ne. RANDY FOSTER PHOTOGRAPHY, Creighton, Ne. JACOB'S BAKERY, Creighton, Ne. ELSIE'S BEAUTY SALON,, Creighton, Ne. KUT AND KURL HAIRSTYLIST, Creighton, Ne. REDWOOD BROASTER INN, Osmond, Ne. E.D. BOICE, D.V.M., Osmond, Ne. GORDON'S VARIETY, Osmond, Ne. PETERSEN'S FLORIST, Osmond, Ne. NORFOLK SPORTING GOODS, Norfolk, Ne. NORFOLK BEAUTY COLLEGE, Norfolk, Ne. WAUSA VIKINGS mmBKM Take time to look around, it is the shortcut to unselfish- ness. Life is something to be shared, for living means giv- ing some part of ourselves which remains wherever we have walked. But we are now, not tomorrow or yesterday. What is left of the thoughts and ideas we now have shown only in these pages, in our hearts, and in our foot- prints as we walk forward. Others may choose to follow them or make new. We can make our lives sublime, it is our choice. But whatever path we choose to take, our foot- prints will also be left behind us, left in the sands of time. 84