Wausa High School - Viking Yearbook (Wausa, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1980 volume:

Beginning The time has come to start______ Live. While you can. Cherish, Memories of yesterday Dream, Of future images. -Darcy Seger Table Of Contents Classes 9 Faculty 21 Organizations 27 Sports 39 Activities 59 f Seniors 1980 Karen Lee Barnes David Jeffrey Bloomquist Lisa Ann Burns Duane Dale Carlson Lauro F. Cerdan Myrna Faye Cunningham Leland P. Doerr Rebecca Lea Eckstrom David Kenneth Kleinschmit Russell S. Koehler Douglas D. Kristensen Julie Denise Mainquist Jeffrey Alan Lind Gary Wayne McQuay Craig W. Mainquist Dennis Kevin Munter Douglas Donn Netz Marysa Carmen Ogden Joy Katherine Peters Donna Mae Prather Curtis Layne Riley 6 Darwin Dean Seagren Tammy Sue Rodgers John Edward Swanson Kevin Dale Thierolf Kevin Roger Thorell Craig E. Umberger Denisha Jane Wiegert Cindy Lou Woockman Bruce A. Wrick David Wayne Wrick Senior Directory KAREN BARNES: VB 1,3; TR 1,2,3,4, letter 1,2,3,4; Pep Club Chr. 1.2.3.4, v.p. 3, pres. 4; W-Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; )r. Class Play, St. Crew 1,3; Musical 4; Senior Class Play 4; Co. Govt. 3; Lib. 2,3,4; Annual 3; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4, sec. 2; Waitress 2. DAVID BLOOMQUIST: FB 3,4, letter 4; TR 2,4, letter 4, W-Club 4, Chorus 1,2,3,4; Sw. Choir 3,4; Jr. Class Play, St. Crew 4; Annual 4; Class Officer 4; Waiter 2. LISA BURNS: VB 1,2,3,4, letter 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, W-Club 3,4, Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 3,4; Musical, St. Crew 4. DUANE CARLSON LAURO CERDAN: TR SM 4. Larry is an ICYE exchange who came here from Manila, Philippines August 1979. Larry spent his exchange year with Mr. and Mrs. Don Hult. MYRNA CUNNINGHAM: VB 1; Golf 2,3,4, letter 4, Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Chr. 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Instr. Conf. Clinic 2,4; St. Band 2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girl's duet 4; Sw. Choir 3,4; Vocal Conf. Clinic 2,3,4; Contest Solo 3; Accomp. 2,3,4; Jr. Class Play 1,2,3; Musical, Stu. Director 4; Sr. Class Play, Stu. Director 4; Lib. 1; Annual 4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4, sec. 4. LELAND DOERR: FB 1,2,3,4; letter 2,3,4; Co. Govt. 3; BB 1,2; Golf 3; W-Club 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4. REBECCA ECKSTROM. VB 1,2,3,4, letter 3,4, Golf 2,3,4, letter 2,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; W-Club 2,3,4, sec-treas. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Instr. Conf. Clinic 4; Flute Quartet 4; Chorus 3,4, Accomp. 4; Jr. Class Play door hostess 4; Musical 4; Sr. Class Play 4; Co. Govt. 3; Annual 4; Bus. Contest 3. ALAN R. ERICKSON: FB 1,2,3,4, letter 2,3,4; BB 1,2,3,4, letter 2,3,4; TR 1.2.3.4, letter 1,2,3,4; W-Club 1,2,3,4, pres. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Instr. Conf. Clinic 2,3,4; Chorus 4; Vocal Conf. Clinic 4; Accomp. 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Musical 4; Sr. Class Play 4; Co. Govt. 3; Class Officer 1,3; Waiter 2; One Act Play 2,4. CATHY FINK: VB 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4, Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Instr. Conf. Clinic 4; Flute Quartet 4; Chorus 1,3,4; Stu. Council 2; Waitress 2. LINDA FOLCK: VB 1; Golf 2,3,4, letter 2,4, Pep Club 1,2,3,4, sec. 4, Chr. 3,4; W-Club 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3; Instr. Conf. Clinic 2,3,4; Chorus 4; Music Lib. 2; Musical, St. Crew 4; Co. Govt. 3; Lib. 1; Annual 4; Class Officer 2; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4, pres. 4; rep. 2,3; Waitress 2; One Act costume comm. 2. TERESA HAMM. BB 1,2,3,4, letter 2,3,4, All conf. honor. Mention 4; VB 1,2,3,4, letter 4, All conf. 4; TR 2, letter 2; Pep Club 1,2,3, sec. 3; W-Club 2,3,4, pres. 4; Chorus 1,3,4; Jr. Class Play, prompter 1; Sr. Class Play 4; Co. Govt. 3; Annual 3,4; Class Officer Stu. Council 3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Waitress 2. LORA HOPPE: BB 1,2,3, letter 3; VB 1,2,3,4, letter 3,4, Golf 2,3; Pep Club 1,2; W-Club 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Jr. Class Play 3,4; Musical 4; Sr. Class Play 4; One Act Play 4; Co. Govt. 3; Class Officer 4; Y-Teens 1 2,3,4. JAY JOHNSON: TR 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Instr. Conf. Clinic 2,3,4; St. Band 2,3,4; Jr. Class Play 2; Brass Choir 3. JOY JOHNSON: VB 1,2; Golf 2; BB SM 3, Pep Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Instr. Conf. Clinic 2; St. Band 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 3,4; Vocal Conf. Clinic 4; Musical 4, props crew 4; Sr. Class Play, St. Crew 4; Co. Govt. 3; Lib. 1; Annual 2,3,4, editor 4; Jr. Class Play program 3; One Act Costume comm. 2. LYNN JOHNSON: BB 3; TR 3; Chorus 4; Musical, St. Crew 4; Sr. Class Play, St. Crew 4. DAVID KLEINSCHMIT: Chorus 1,2,3,4, Boy's Octet 4; Sw. Choir 4, Contest Solo 4; Musical 4; Sr. Class Play 4; Co. Govt. 3. RUSSELL KOEHLER: FB 1,2,3,4, letter 1,2,3,4, All Conf. 4; TR 1,2,3, letter 1,2,3; Golf 4, letter 4; W-Club 1,2,3,4; Sr. Class Play, St. Crew 4; Co. Govt. 3; Bus Contest 4 DOUG KRISTENSEN: FB 1,2,3,4, letter 2,3,4; BB 1,2,3,4, letter 3,4, W- Club 2,3,4; Co. Govt. 3. JEFF LIND. FB 1,2,3,4, letter 2,3,4; All Conf. 3,4; W-Club 2,3,4; Chorus 3; Jr. Class Play, St. Crew 4; Sr. Class Play, St. Crew 4. CRAIG MAINQUIST: FB SM 1,2,3; BB SM 1,2, letter 1,2; W-Club 8 1.2.3.4, Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 2,3; Instr. Conf. Clinic 1,2,3; Stage Band 2,3; Contest Solo 1; Jr. Class Play 3; Musical 4; Class Officer 1,2; Waiter 2. JULIE MAINQUIST: BB SM 2; Volleyball SM 2,3,4, letter 2,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; W-Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3; Instr. Conf. Clinic 2,3,4; Clarinet Quartet 2,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Sw. Choir 4; Vocal Conf. Clinic 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Musical 4; Sr. Class Play 4, Annual 3,4; Class Officer 4. GARY MCQUAY: TR 2,3, letter 2,3, W-Club 3,4, Chorus 2,3,4, Boy's Quartet 3; Boy's Octet 4; Sw. Choir 3,4; Vocal Conf. Clinic 3,4; Contest Solo 4, Musical 4; Co. Govt. 3; Stu. Council 3; Class Officer 4. DENNIS MUNTER: FB 1,2,3,4, letter 4; W-Club 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Lib. 4; Waiter 2. DOUG NETZ: FB 1,2,3,4, letter 2,3,4; BB 1,2,3,4, letter 3,4; All Conf. 4; W-Club 2,3,4, sec.-treas. 4, Band 1,2,3,4, Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Instr. Conf. Clinic 2,3,4; St. Band 1,2,3,4; Jr. Class Play 3; Musical 4; Sr. Class Play 4; Annual editor 4; Class Officer 3; Med. Career Day 3. MARYSA OGDEN: BB 1,2,3,4, letter 4, VB 1,2,3,4, TR 2, letter 2; Pep Club 1,2; W-Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2; Instr. Conf. Clinic 1,2,3,4, Sax Quartet 2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Sw. Choir 3,4; Vocal Conf. Clinic 3,4; Jr. Class Play 2,3; Musical 4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; St. Band 1,2,3,4. JOY PETERS: Pep Club 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,3; Chorus 3,4, Triple Trio 4; Music Lib. 1; Musical 4; Sr. Class Play, St. Crew 4; Lib. 2,3; Annual 3. DONNA PRATHER: VB 1,2,3; BB SM 2,3; VB SM 4, letter 4; TR 1,2, letter 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3, sec. 21 W-Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Instr. Conf. Clinic 2,3,4; Clar. Quar. 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Sw. Choir 3,4; Vocal Conf. Clinic 3,4; Contest Solo 3,4; Jr. Class Play 1,2,3; Musical 4; Sr. Class Play 4; Co. Govt. 3; Annual 3,4, editor 4; Class Officer 1,3; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Med. Career Day 3; Waitress 2; One Act Play 2,4. CURTIS RILEY: Chorus 4; Contest Solo 4; Boy's Octet 4; Sw. Choir 4, Vocal Conf. Clinic 4; Musical 4; Sr. Class Play 4. TAMMY RODGERS: VB 1,2,3; Pep Club 1; Band 1,2,3,4, Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Inst. Conf. Clinic 2,4; Clar. Quart. 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Sw. Choir 3,4; Vocal Conf. Clinic 3,4; Contest Solo 3,4, Accomp. 4; Music Lib. 1; Lib. 2; Annual 3. DARWIN SEAGREN: FB 1,2,3,4, letter 1,2,3,4, TR 2; W-Club 1,2,3,4; Jr. Class Play 3; Sr. Class Play 4; Co. Govt. 3. DARCY SEGER: BB SM 2; BB 3, VB 1; VB SM 3,4, letter 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; W-Club 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4, Pep Band 2,3,4; Instr. Conf. Clinic 1,2,4; Brass Choir 2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Musical 4; Sr. Class Play 4; Co. Govt. 3; Annual 4; Class Officer 3. JOHN SWANSON: FB 4, FB SM 1,2; letter 2; TR SM 1,2, letter 2; W- Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boy's Octet 4; Ss. Choir 3,4; Vocal Conf. Clinic 4, Contest Solo 3,4; Jr. Class Play 2; Musical 4; Sr. Class Play 4; Co. Govt. 3. KEVIN THIEROLF: FB 1,2,3,4, letter 2,3,4, All Conf. 4, BB 1,2,3,4, letter 3.4, All Conf. 4; W-Club 1,2,3,4, v.pres. 4; Jr. Class Play 1, St. Crew MGR 3; Musical, St. Crew 4; Sr. Class Play, St. Crew 4; Annual 4; Class. Officer 2,4. KEVIN THORELL: FB 1,3; TR 1; Band 1,2,3, Pep Band 1,2,3. CRAIG UMBERGER: FB 1,2,3,4, letter 2,3; BB 1; TR 1,3; Golf 2; W- Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Jr. Class Play 2,3; Musical 4; Sr. Class Play 4. DENISHA WIEGERT: Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Instr. Conf. Clinic 1,2; Contest Solo 2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Music Lib. 1,2,3,4; Annual 3; Y-Teens 3,4. CINDY WOOCKMAN: BB SM 3; TR SM 4, letter 4; Pep Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,3,4, Chorus 1,3,4; Triple Trio 4; Music Lib. 1; Jr. Class Play program 3; Musical, St. Crew 4; Lib. 2,3; Annual 3,4. BRUCE WRICK: FB 3; Chorus 2,3,4; Waiter 2; Stu. Council 4. DAVID WRICK: FB 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Instr. Conf. Clinic 2. ABOVE; Freshmen girls enjoy time off from the hectic day. ACROSS; Noon hour activities bring all classes together for a short period of time. BELOW; Steve Ritchey and Chris Johnson enjoy studying?! CLASSES Class Officers TOP, (LEFT TO RIGHT); SENIORS: Trea- surer-Kevin Thierolf. Vice-President- Dave Bloomquist, President-Gary McQuay, Secretary-Lora Hoppe. LEFT CENTER. (LEFT TO RIGHT); JU- NIORS: Vice-President-Randy Eldor- ado. Treasurer-Janet Gustafson, Secretary-Joan Gillilan. President- Roger Koehler. RIGHT CENTER. (LEFT TO RIGHT); SOPHOMORES: Treasurer- Tyler Mainquist, Secrefa y-Robin Tucker. Vice-President-Boyd Ober, President-Ned Blankenship. BOT- TOM. (LEFT TO RIGHT); FRESHMEN; Treasurer-Deb Johnson, Vice-Presi- dent -Katherine Kumm, President- Chris Landholm, Secretary-Jodi Gilli- lan. Class Of '81 Vern Albrecht Jayme Anderson Valerie Becker Cristi Bengston Maralee Block Larry Carlson Paul Dittmer Randy Eldorado Alan Erickson Mike Erickson Joe Feldman Karen Finn Jeff Friedrich Joan Gillilan Janet Gustafson Jeff Hoyt Chris Johnson Teresa Johnson Val Johnson Brad Koehler Roger Koehler Steve Kumm Barbara Ober Vicki Ottoman Stephen Ritchey Donna Rosen Barbara Schultz Duane Schlote Craig Smith Jackie Schneider Troy True Vicki Wamberg Robin Wolfgram n Half Way There!!!!! Ruth Albrecht Ned Blankenship Mark Carlson Steve Claussen Jane Dittmer Steve Doerr Brian Eckstrom Cindy Fink Michelle Hamm Jim Hoyt Denise Hult Denise Johnson Lee Johnson John Kleinschmitt Karen Kristensen Brian Lackas Tyler Mainquist Cynthia McQuay Jeff Nelson Boyd Ober Veronique Ogden Shauna Olson Paula Riley Marvin Rosberg Doug Tangemar Michelle Thorell Tracy True Robbin Tucker Danny Wachter Diane Wachter John Weigert Kim Whaley Randy Wolfgram Starting With The New Decade Mike Anderson John Barnes Michael Carlson Todd Carlson Todd Eckstrom Steve Finn Scott Frevert Jodi Gillian Jane Hoppe Joel Hoyt Debbie Johnson Lori Johnson Marilyn Klienschmit Sherry Koehler Warren Kristensen Chris Landholm Kathryn Kumm Cheryl Lurz Roger Mueller David Olson Carol Rosberg Joel Suhr Josette Swanson David Wamberg Tracy Wilbeck Just clownin' around! Tracy W. Deb J. and Beth W. 13 Hdf-A-Decade To Go! Todd Barger Robbie Bengston Megan Creutz Gail Cunningham Wade Dennis Cindy Eckstrom Jodene Finck David Fink Linnea Folck Marc Gillilan Chris Kephart Debra Kumm Tod Lundberg Sondra Mainquist Danial Mumm Becky Olson Kirk Ottoman Sara Riley Donald Rodgers Dean Roland John Rosberg Todd Skalberg Dan Sherer Ruth Weigert 14 Seventh Grade Junior High Cheer- leaders. L to R: Kristine Lauck, Megan Cruetz. Michelle Anderson. Sarah Riley. Kris Ke- phart. Lisa Anderson. Guy Anderson Lisa Anderson Michelle Anderson Chris Beaudette Steve Bloomquist Donis Bratetic Susan Claussen Brian Frevert Ken Gillilan Ed Hoppe Doug Jensen Daniel Kleinschmit Michael Lackas Darrin Lindquist Kristine Lauck Tami Nelson Rhonda Roland Chris Wilbeck Mike Wintz Beth Young 15 Grade Six Grade Six: L to R; Kip Suhr. Roaney Roland. Bruce Kristensen. Everett Martin, Tim Johnson. Greg McQuay. Dennis Wamberg. Sandy Swanson SEC- OND ROW: Marty Clausen. Grant True. Jane Beng- ston. Jeff Wakely. Danny Kumm. Randy Block, Doug Munter. Greg Gillilan. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Peters. Bryan Tucker. Shannon Ahlman, David Tollefson, Patty Wrick. Teresa Young. Leanne Monson, Becky Smith. Grade Five: L to R; Mrs. Johnson. Terri Koehler, Eric Pearson. Sandra Finck. Kathy Kleinschmit. Terry Nelson. Becca Wamberg, Todd Ahlman. Corey Jenson. Micheal Cunningham, Amy Hintz, Darrin Clarkson. Kelly Hamm. Lisa Lindquist, Melissa McQuay. Brad Kumm. Michelle Wintz. Lisa Ander- son, Danita Vanness. Gretchen Creutz. Roger Ro- land. Jeff Frank. Daniele Anderson. David Mumm. Grade Five Grade Four Grade Four: L to R; Mike Thore l. Laura Anderson. Bobby Hoppe. Sarah Johnson, Troy Barger, Jill Daw- son. Burdice Monson. Mrs. Holmquist, Mark Wrick. Billy Johnson, Kenneth Claussen. Lori Anderson. Paul Throener, Jerry Beaudette. Danny Schlote. Darren Vaness. Jeff Hoppe, Terri Martin. Lance Carlson. Richard Kleinschmit, Val Clausen. Grade Three: L to R; Mrs. Hageman, Gail Swan- son, Cindy Johnson, Shelley Henderson, Becky Anderson. Scott Dittmer. Tiffany Anderson. Mark Dawson, Lance Lundberg. Chris Hintz. Heather Norman. Tracy Lurz, Heather Kephart. Bill Monson. Jason Becker. Not Pictured Chris Seagren Grade Three Grade Two Grad© Two: BACK ROW, L to R; Miss Heller, Brad Johnson, Kendra Tucker, Rich Hoppe, Erick Wag- goner, Lynne Munson, Rich Clausen, Gerry Hoppe. FRONT ROW, Regina Throener, Julie Jacob. Danny Wamberg. Julie Young, Amy Creutz. Chris Pfeil. Co- Grade One: L to R. Mrs. Baker. Joe Mumm, Kristi lette Anderson. Wamberg. Michaelle Hintz. Jon Baue. Heather Anderson. Darrell Kleinschmit. Toni Cunningham. Jody Jensen, Carrie Lundberg. Grade One FIRST ROW: Amy Jarmin. Ryan Obermeyer, Travis Strivens. Douglas Anderson. Angie Bloomquist. Kristin Clarkson. Elizabeth Clarkson. Lora Anderson. SECOND ROW: Andrea Bonde. Michael Kumm, Deana Waggoner, Shandy Thorell, Leon Brasch, Tony Kumm, Sarah Baker, Cheryl Tollefson. Kindergarten ACROSS: Jeff Wakeley takes a moment from studies to pose for the camera. BELOW LEFT: Win- ter provides materials for the traditional grade school snow fort. BELOW: Third grade girls show- ing their artistic ability. Administration Mr. W.H. Johnson Superintendent Mr Dale Wamberg Principal Faculty CENTER; Mrs. Kay Addison-Jr. High English. CENTER RIGHT; Mr. James Ankeny-Biology. Science. BOTTOM LEFT; Miss Lorene Arent-Home Ec. BOT- TOM CENTER; Mr. Keith Byr- kit-lnstrumental Music. BOT- TOM RIGHT; Mrs. Joyce Cook-Jr. High Math, Librar- ian. TOP LEFT; Mr. Stan Hageman- Driver's Education, Physical Education. TOP CENTER; Mr. Dan Hotovy-lndustrial Arts. TOP RIGHT; Mr. Gary Lundberg-So- cial Studies. CENTER LEFT; Miss Karen Meyer-Art, Special Edu- cation. CENTER; Mrs. Diane Nel- son-English. Speech BOTTOM LEFT; Mr. Lyle Rorvik-Industrial Arts. BOTTOM CENTER LEFT; Mrs. Bernie Schmitz-Guidance Counselor. BOTTOM CENTER RIGHT; Miss Barbara Skala-Phys- ics. Chemistry. BOTTOM RIGHT; Mr. Gary Timm-Social Studies- ,Math. TOP LEFT; Mr. Roger Tucker- Mathematics. TOP CENTER; Miss Jennifer Vondracek- Vocal Music. TOP RIGHT; Mrs. Mary Jo Wilken-Business Edu- cation. CENTER; Mrs. Karen Peters-Sixth Grade. CENTER RIGHT; Mrs. Robbi Johnson- Fifth Grade. BOTTOM LEFT; Mrs. Ida Holmquist-Fourth Grade, Elementary Supervi- sor. BOTTOM CENTER; Mrs. Nancy Hageman-Third Grade BOTTOM RIGHT; Miss Dee Heller-Second Grade FAR LEFT: Mrs. Donna Baker- First Grade LEFT: Mrs. Euia Anderson-Kindergarten. Employees Employees for 1979-80 were: BELOW LEFT; Cooks: Eunice Swanson, Norma Mainquist, Betty Claussen, Doris Ekdahl, Betty Prather. BELOW RIGHT; Secretaries Nancy Erickson and Rita Mo- seman. BOTTOM LEFT; Cus- todians: Blaine Swanson, Lyle Beaudette, Garland Johnson, Don Tangeman. BOTTOM RIGHT; Bus Drivers Don Tangeman, Royal Swanson, Keene Reed. Ar- len Beaudette, Violet Beau- dette, Paul Riley, Wilbur Ek- dahl, Alvin Thierolf. Our Ambitious Faculty ABOVE LEFT; Football Coach Hotovy trying a new sport. ABOVE RIGHT; Mr. Wamberg busy at his desk. ACROSS; Miss Arent taking Home Ec. to Study Hall. BELOW LEFT; Miss Skala enjoying a Film strip about electrons, protons, and neutrons. BE- LOW RIGHT; Mr. Timm taking a needed break from the energetic Junior High, ABOVE; As hard as Miss Vondracek tried there was always someone who was not paying atten- tion in choir practice. ACROSS; The cast is busy learning lines for Dracula, Baby. BELOW; Jodi Gilli- lan and Debbie Johnson are dressed as hobos for Spirit Week, lifting Jeff Hoyt's and Kevin Thierolf's spirits between classes. ORGANIZATIONS WAUSA VIKINGS WHS Band Members of the Concert Band and Marching Band. BAND MEMBERS- (In Concert Oder) ROW ONE Joan G.. Cathy F.. Becky E . Jane H.. Debbie J ROW TWO: Karen F.. Veronigue O.. Tammy R.. Donna P.. Jute M.. Vicki W . Steve D.. Kathryn K.. Jayme A . Barb O.. Chris L.. Val J.. Marysa O ROW THREE Jodi G.. Janet G., Donna R.. Denisha W . Sherry K . Barb S.. Cindy F . Beth W.. Paula R.. Josette S.. Joy P.. Myma C . Darcy S.. Carol R . Tracy W . Steve F . Jotn W . Cindy W.. Karen K . Mike E . Joy J.. Jeff N . Linda F.. Randy E FOURTH ROW Mr Byrkit. Todd C . Tyler M . Jim H.. Craig S.. Craig U . Joe) H.. Jett H.. Alan E . David W . Lee J.. Jay J.. Doug N Absent: Cristi B ACROSS: Mr Byrkit telling us his life story TOP LEFT: Pep Band adds to rally enthusia- sm TOP: Mr Byrkit models latest fashion in band uniforms. (20 years too la+e) ACROSS: Vicki Wamberg finds band a hair raising ex- perience. BELOW Members of the Viking Pep Band. FIRST ROW Boyd Ober. Doug Tongemon. Lelond Doerr. Miss Vondroeek. Jim Hoyt. Bruce Wrick. Jeff Friedrich SECOND ROW Cra g Umberger. Jay Johnson. Duane Schlote. Jeff Hoyt. Jeff Nelson. Alan R Erickson. David Kleinschrmt. Curtis Riley TURD ROW Ned Blankenship. Gary Me Quay. John Swanson. David Bloomqmst. Cra Smith. Marvin Rosberg. Steve Clausen. Roger Koehler. Joe Feldman FOURTH ROW Joy Peters. Joan GilWan. Tammy Rodgers. Janet Gustaf- son. Donna Prather. Barb Schultz. Becky Eckstrom. Joy Johnson. Karen Kristensen. Julie Man- qmst. Marysa Ogden. Cristi Bengston FIFTH ROW Robin Tucker. Lisa Burns. Teresa Johnson. Shauna Olson. Cindy Woockman. Ruth Albrecht, Myrna Cunningham. Vicki Wamberg. Veroni- que Ogden. Darcy Seger. Paula Riley. Diane Wachter. Barb Ober. Lynn Johnson SIXTH ROW Demsha Wiegert. Denise Hutt. Mar alee Block. Donna Rosen. Lora Hoppe. Cindy Fink. Micheie Thorell. Jayme Anderson. Lmda Folck. Tracy True. Teresa Hamm, Cathy Fink. Michelle Hamm. VI Becker. Cynthia Me Quay Senior Chorus ABOVE: Gary McQuay wetting his whistle before chorus. ABOVE RIGHT: A few of the chorus members doing their job. Right Tenors? RIGHT: Accom- pianists were Myrna C., Becky E., Janet G., Tammy R., and Tracy W., 30 Small Groups Swing Choir: FRONT ROW: J. Gillilan, J. Swanson. J. Gustafson, C. Riley. M Ogden. T. Wilbeck. G. McQuay, M Cunning- ham, J. Hoyt, T. Rodgers. BACK ROW: V. Wamberg, R. Koehler. J. Mainquist, D. Bloomquist. D. Prather. D. Kleinschmit. Triple Trio: FRONT ROW: R Albrecht. L. Burns, J. Johnson. B. Schultz, V. Ogden. BACK ROW. C. Woock- man. K. Kristensen. J. Peters, T. Johnson. Freshmen Chorus: FIRST ROW; J. Swanson, L. Johnson. T Wilbeck. D. Johnson, K. Kumm, C. Lurz. MIDDLE ROW. M. Kleinschmit, K. Young, B Wrick. C. Rosberg, C. Landholm. J. Gillilan, S. Koehler. BACK ROW, W. Kristensen, D. Olson. J. Hoyt, D. Wamberg, M. Anderson. Contest Groups And Solos Even though competition was very difficult this year. Wausa succeeded in getting 6 Superiors. 15 Excellents, Good, and 1 Fair. Those re- ceiving Superior ratings at the District Music Contest in Plainview were: Swing Choir, Stage Band. Tyler Mainquist. tympani. Joan Gillilan. flute, Karen Finn, clarinet; and Donna Prather, vocal solo. The Mixed Chorus and Band each received an Excellent rating. ABOVE LEFT; Vo- cal Soloists. BAOVE RIGHT; Band Soloists. ABOVE CENTER. Clarinet Quartet. BELOW CEN- TER. Flute Quartet. BELOW; Stage Band. Top: Junior High Vocal Music — FIRST ROW Chris W . Mike L. Brian E . Kirk O., Chris B . John R SECOND ROW Cindy E.. Ruth W . Chris L. Lisa A . Jodene F.. Deb K.. Linnea F.. Sara R.. Denise T.. TURD ROW Dorks B . Michelle A . Sondra M . Brenda R.. Becky O.. Susie C . Megan C . Chris K . Tammy N., Beth Y.. FOURTFI ROW: Guy A , Darrin L.. Kenneth G.. Otto W . Don R.. Steve B . Mike W Bottom: Junior High Band — FRST ROW Sondra M. Lisa A . Denise T.. Michelle A SECOND ROW: Jodene F . Megan C . Becky O.. Lin- nea F . Mike W . Kenny G . Brian F , David F.. Sara R . Deb K., Mike L.. Ruth W . THIRD ROW Chris W . Steve B.. Mr Byrkit. Tod L . Don R., Guy A Jr, High Music Notes The Junior High Music group participated in many activities this school year The vocal group sang at the Christmas concert, the Pops concert, the Spring concert, and at the Junior High Music Con- test in Hartington. The band group played at the Winter Concert and the Spring Concert, Many instrumental solos were played at the Junior High Music contest in Hartington. 34 Student Librarians The Library is an active place during the school day. Everyone had Mrs. Cook running around in circles. Even though we hardly ever had speaking privileges, we thank her for helping us with research and finding books, etc. The Student Librarians were L to R, Karen Barnes, Troy True, Jackie Schneider, and Dennis Munter. Y TEENS. Diagonal rows L to R; ROW ONE: Kathryn Kumm, Marysa Ogden, Donna Prather. SECOND ROW: Linda Folck, Josette Swanson, Teresa John- son. THIRD ROW: Myrna Cunningham, Tracy Wil- beck, Ruth Albrecht, Denisha Wiegert, FOURTH ROW: Beth Wrick, Jane Hoppe, Kathy Young, Ja- net Gustafson. FIFTH ROW: Sherri Koehler, Carol Rosberg. Jodi Gillilan, Lori Johnson. SIXTH ROW: Karen Finn, Vicki Wamberg, Teresa Hamm. TOP ROW: Karen Barnes, Lora Hoppe, Miss Arent. Y-Teens 1980 The Y-Teens had 25 members this year. They got together by having a wiener roast and treasure hunt down at the Park. They had a Halloween Party where they bobbed for ap- ples and pretty well-doused the freshman girls At Christmas time, they drew names and played Secret Santa. Most everyone guessed from the clues who their secret Santa was by the end of the week At one of our meetings in January, we learned facial care and how to put on makeup from a representative from Merle Norman Cosmetics. In February we made cookies for members of the Valley View Nursing Home, and for Valentines' Day, we again drew names, this time for secret heart sisters. During March, the freshman performed a series of skits and everyone joined in acting out panomines and charades Officers for the year were Linda Folck as President, Marysa Ogden as Vice-President. Josette Swanson as Treasurer and Myrna Cunningham as Secre- tary. Girls And Boys W-Club GflLS W CLUB - moving left to right T. Hamm. D Soger. J Gustafson, M. Ogdon. S. Olson. J Dittmer. V Wamborg. L. Hoppe. C Bongston. J. Manquist. D Prather. B Ober. T. True. B Eckstrom. V Johnson. K Barnes. Mrs Wi en. L Folck. K Kristensen. J. Anderson. M Hamm. L Burns BOYS W CLUB - Back Row. L to R Coach Hotovy. J Hoyt. A.R Erickson. G Me Quay. J. Swanson. D Bloomquist. K Thierolf. D Netz. C. Umberger. D Seagren. D Kristensen. C Manquist. R. Koehler. D Munter. L. Doerr. S Kumm. R EDorado. M Erickson. V Albrecht. Coach Hagemen Front Row. L to R: S. Ritchey. R Koehler. J. Friedrich. A.D Erickson. S. Cloussen. B Lack as. B Ober. D. Tangeman. J. Hoyt. J. Nelson. N Blankenship. B Koehler. J Feldman Pep Club Sharing Spirit Pep Club ROW ONE L to R D Johnson. J GHWan. K Kumm, K Kristen sen ROW TWO; R Albrecht. P Riley. J G«an. J. Gustafson. L. Folck. K Barnes ROW THREE. C Fink. B Schultz. S Koehler. C Rosberg. C. Landholm. J Anderson. V Ogden ROW FOUR. M ThoreU. C. Me Quay. B Wrick. K Young. J. Swanson. L Johnson. T WHbeck. B Ober. D. Wiegert ROW FIVE. M Hamm. D. Hult. D Wachter. R Tucker. V Wamberg. C Bengston. J Schneider. L Burns. T. True Fall cheerleaders were D. Johnson. J GiUan. K Kris- tensen. R Albrecht. J. Gustafson. J Gdlilan. K Barnes. L. Folck ACROSS; Pep band adds to school spirit BELOW; Winter sports cheerleaders. K Kumm and P Riley replaced D Johnson and K Kristensen BOTTOM RIGHT. Cheer- leaders doing routine 1979-1980 Annual Staff The 1979-1980 Annual Staff were: Advisors: Mrs. Nelson, Miss Vondracek. Editors: Joy J., Doug N.. Donna P.. Jr. Editor: Joan G., Copy: Julie M.. Cindy W.. Sports: Kevin T„ Teresa H„ Typists: Becky E.. Linda F„ Photo: Randy E., Myrna C., Business. Darcy S.. Dave B. Like the rest of our annual staff, Julie Mainquist working hard to finish her pages. Volleyball 79 Varsity- Top. L to R; Val Johnson, Becky Eckstrom, Lisa Burns. SEC- OND ROW; Donna Rosen. Teresa Hamm, Shauna Olson, Lora Hoppe. Jane Dittmer, Jay me An- derson, Coach Erickson. Coach Skala. FRONT ROW: Tracy True. Cathy Fink. Vicki Wamberg Stu- dent Managers were Julie Main- quist, Donna Prather, and Darcy Seger Below Lisa Burns is helping the ball over the net while the team stands ready for the return. On opposite page in upper right hand corner the volleyball girls get ready for a replaced picture. Lower right hand. Shauna spikes one over the net. All Conference Honors go to Teresa Hamm-2nd team and Vicki Wamberg. Honor- able Mention. 40 C. team BACK ROW: L to R; Mi- chelle Thorell, Josette Swanson, Beth Wrick, Coach Erickson. Sher- ry Koehler. Coach Skala. Lori Johnson. Cindy Fink. Jane Hoppe, Chris Landholm. Kathryn Kumm. B team BACK ROW: L to R; Coach Erickson, Shauna Olson. Jane Dittmer, Cathy Fink. Veronique Ogden. Michelle Hamm, Donna Rosen. SECOND ROW: Coach Skala. Marysa Ogden. Barb Schultz. Tracy True. FRONT ROW Darwin Seagren. Dennis Munter. Alan R Erickson. Russel Koehler. Dave Bloomqutst. Kevin Thierolf. Doug Netz. Jeff Lind. Leland Doerr. John Swanson. Doug Kristensen SECOND ROW Alan D Erickson, Vern Albrecht. Roger Koehler. Jeff Hoyt. Steve Kumm. Jeff Friedrich. Joe Feldman. Mike Erickson. Steve Ritchey TURD ROW Coach Timm. Boyd Ober, Jeff Nelson. Steve Claussen. Brian lackas, Ned Blankenship, Jim Hoyt, David Wamberg, Joel Hoyt BACK ROW Coach Hageman. Warren Kristensen. David Olson. Scott Frevert. Mike Anderson. Joel Suhr, John Barnes. Roger Muller. Coach Hotovy The 1979 Football Team ended with an outstanding 7-1 record with the only loss coming to State-rated Coleridge by one point. The turn-around from 1978 came with the help of Coach Ho- tovy and his coaching staff and a balanced effort by every mem- ber of the team. RIGHT: Kevin Thierolf diving for the ball in the endzone. LOWER RIGHT: Jeff Lind forcing a fumble. BELOW: Alan R. Erickson making an interception return for a touchdown. Viking Football UPPER LEFT: Senior Members-Back Row. Left to Right; Darwin Seagren. Dave Bloomquist. Doug Kristensen. Kevin Thierolf. Doug Netz. John Swanson FRONT ROW: Russell Koehler, Jett Lind. Leland Doerr. Dennis Munter. Alan Erickson. LEFT: All-Conference-Russell Koehler. Darwin Seagren, Kevin Thierolf. Jett Lind. Mike Erickson UPPER MIDDLE: 1 scoring offense in Lewis and Clark Conference LOWER MIDDLE 2 defense in Lewis and Clark Conference BOTTOM LEFT: Assistant Coach Stan Hageman. Head Coach Dan Hotovy, Assistant Coach Gary Timm BOTTOM RIGHT: Linemen working over the sled. Other individ- uals honors included: Jett Lind-Top 20 Norfolk Daily News. All-State Honorable Mention and Co-Cap- tain; Kevin Thierolf-Top 20 Norfolk Daily News Honor- able Mention. All-State Honorable Mention, and Co- Captain. The Junior High volleyball girls competed in three volleyball matches this season. The first match was against Coleridge when the A team lost 6-11, 6- 11 The C team also experienced defeat with the score of 10-12. The remaining matches were played against Osmond when the young Vikettes won A team 16-18. 15-3. 15-3 and theY'C team with 16-6, 15-1. In their last game of the year the A team lost to Osmond. 15-3,6-15, 11-5. The C team however went home with a victory score of 15-3. 15-3. Junior High Vikettes are FRIST ROW: Cheryl Tollefson, Kris Kephart, Linnea Folck. Becky Olson. SECOND ROW: Student Coach. Marysa Og- den. Jodene Finck. Megan Creutz. Kristine Lauck, Debbie Kumm, Sara Riley. Coach Mr. Timm. THIRD ROW: Michelle Anderson, Beth Young, Tami Nelson, Susan Clausen, Lisa Anderson. Jr. High Sports The Junior High football squad is FIRST ROW Darrin I. Danny M . Doug J . Marc G.. Guy A SECOND ROW David F . Rob B.. Mike L . Mike W . Todd B . Todd S,. Chris B THIRD ROW: Coach Mr Hageman, Brian F . Gai C.. Steve B . Kirk O.. Otto W . Ken G.. Wade D Student Coach Alan R. E., Coach Mr Hotovy The Wausa Junior High Football team completed a fine 2 wn and 1 loss season under Coach Stan Hageman The young Vikings were victorious over Bloomfield and Hartington. with the one loss happening against Osmond. These young girls and boys had a good season and show much promise for the Vikings and Vikettes of tomorrow. 44 Heavy Hoopers Visit Wausa The Heavy Hoopers visited Wausa on February 10 to raise money for the Fire Department and High School Music Department. The whole community joined in the action as everyone had a fun time. ABOVE LEFT: Tom Peterson and Blaine Bulas sign autographs for the kids. CENTER LEFT: The BB action starts with a jump ball. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr Byrkit presents Tom with a pointer for his weather forecast. CENTER RIGHT: The Hoopers and cheerleaders go through their pre-game warmup. BOTTOM RIGHT: The cheerleaders clowning around during a break in the action. They are (LtoR) Mrs. Wilken, Lisa Burns, Doug Netz. Teresa Hamm, Alan R. Erickson, Marysa Ogden, Miss Von- dracek, and Roger Koehler. TOP ROW; LEFT to RIGHT: G. Cunningham. T. Lundberg. D. Rodgers. O. Woockman. K. Ottoman. R. Bengston. D. Fink, Coach Timm. BOTTOM ROW. LEFT to RIGHT: D. Lindquist, S. Bloomquist, G. Anderson. B. Frevert, K. Gillilan. M. Lackas. D. Jensen, M, Wintz. The eighth grade boys had a 1-9 record and the seventh grade had a 5-2 year. LEFT to RIGHT; Coach Rorvik, M. Anderson, K. Lauck, L. Anderson, S. Claussen, J. Finck, M. Creutz. D. Kumm. C. Kephart. S. Riley, B. Olson. The girls finished the season with a 3-5 record. 47 BACK ROW: L to R. Marysa Ogden, Lisa Burns, Vicki Wamberg. Teresa Hamm, Jane Dittmer, Sherry Koehler, Shauna Olson. FRONT ROW: Coach Timm, Cindy Fink, Barb Schultz, Josette Swanson, Michelle Hamm, Karen Kristensen, Lori Johnson, Val Johnson, Vicki Ottoman, Coach Erickson. 1979-80 Vikette Basketball This years Basketball season didn't turn out as expected. There were good talents shown in every game but not enough to bring a winning season. This year Teresa Hamm, 34, was cho- sen as honorable mention to the All-Confer- ence team. Starting at top left going clockwise, is Marysa Ogden call- ing out the play. Val Johnson hurries to rescue the ball. Te- resa Hamm going to the inside while Ka- ren Kristensen stands ready for the out- side pass. Lisa Burns shoots a tree-throw, good for one point. Vicki Wamberg takes a shot for 2 points. 49 FRONT ROW Jeff Friedrich. Jeff Nelson. Jim Hoyt. Student Manager Steve Finn. Boyd Ober. Steve Kumm, Randy EDorado BACK ROW Head Coach Stan Hageman, Alan Erickson, Roger Koehler. Ned Blankenship. Doug Kristensen. Kevin Thierolf. Doug Netz. Jeff Hoyt. Mike Erickson. Assistant Coach Lyle Rorvik 1979-80 Viking Basketball The Vikings ended with a 13-5 record after winning the Laurel Invitational, finishing second in the Knox County Tournament, and getting runner-up in the Clark Division of the Lewis and Clark Conference The Junior Varsity also had a good season ending with a 7-3 record RIGHT: Doug Netz looking for Kevin Thierolf in the middle, LOWER LEFT: The Vikings crashing the boards after a shot by Ned Blan- kenship. LOWER RIGHT: The coaches and assistants look on calm- ly. Junior Varsity. FRONT ROW Warren Kristensen. Randy Wolfgram. Boyd Ober. David Wamberg. Scott Trevert. Joel Hoyt. Todd Carlson. John Barnes. Doug Tangeman BACK ROW Coach Lyle Rorvk. Randy EDorado. Steve Kumm. Jeff Hoyt. Jim Hoyt. Jeff Nelson. Mike Erickson. Jeff Friedrich, Coach Stan Hageman LEFT: Kevin Thierolf dribbling in for a basket. BOTTOM LEFT: All Con- ference 1st team Doug Netz, 2nd team Kevin Thierolf, and Honor- able Mention Doug Kristensen BOTTOM RIGHT: Doug Kristensen wanting another slam dunk. Girls Track 1980 The 1980 Girls Track Team had a very successful season. Five girls qualified for state competition. ABOVE; Team members are Row Three Coach Rorvik, M. Block, K. Barnes, T. True, J. Gillilan, S. Olson, J. Dittmer. Row Two: C. Woockman, T. Wilbeck, B Ober. V. Wam- berg, K. Kristensen, T. Johnson. Row One: D. Johnson, K. Kumm, V. Ogden, V. Johnson, V. Ottoman BOTTOM LEFT; State qualifying 2 mile relay, Karen Kristensen, Tracy True, Karen Barnes, Vicki Wam- berg. BELOW CENTER: Hurdler Deb Johnson. BELOW: State qualifying long distance runners Vicki Wamberg and Jane Dittmer. The track season will bring back many memories. ABOVE LEFT; Steve Ritchey aids Karen Kristensen after a race ABOVE RIGHT. Shauna Olson starting a 220. CENTER RIGHT; Shauna Olson starting a 220. CENTER LEFT; Kathryn Kumm running the agonizing mile. CEN- TER RIGHT; Tracy True in the 2 mile re- lay. BELOW LEFT; Karen Kristensen run- ning the 440 sprint. BOTTOM CENTER; Vicki Wamberg running the 880 run. The girls track team had many high spots and accomplished many firsts this season for Wausa High School. The gals won the Knox County for the first time and also claimed runner-up hon- ors at the District meet. Five girls quali- fied for the State meet at North Platte in four events, the most ever from W.H.S. Seven new records were set during the season. Shauna Olson set the standard for the Shot Put (4KG) at 27'-9 . and Jane Dittmer ran the 3200 meters in 12:36.1 Karen Kristensen ran a 16.8 in the 100 Meter Hurdles. All three are records in new events, Karen Kristensen also set a new record in the 400 Meter Dash in 1:02.9. Vicki Wam- berg equaled her record of 5'-3 in the High Jump and ran a 5:53.8 in the 1600 Meter to set a new record. The 3200 Meter Relay team of Karen Kristensen. Karen Barnes, Tracy True, and Vicki Wamberg ran a 10:36.5 to smash the old record by nearly a minute 53 1980 Boys Track FRONT ROW: L. Oerdan. T. Mainquist. J. Hoyt, D. Wamberg, D. Olson, S. Frevert, J. Hoyt, S. Doerr. BACK ROW: Coach Hotovy, A. R. Erickson, R. Koehler, J. Feldman, T. True, D. Bloomquist, S. Rit- chey, J. Hoyt, J. Friedrich, M. Erickson, A.D. Erickson, Coach Timm, ACROSS: State qualifying high jumper Tyler Mainquist. BOTTOM LEFT: Mike Erickson, State qualifying pole vaulter and long jumper. BOTTOM CENTER: Long distance runners, Dave Bloomquist, Roger Koehler. Dave Olson. BOTTOM RIGHT: State qualifying triple jumper Jeff Hoyt. The 1980 Boys Track season will be a memorable one for many members of the squad and coaches. Many new records were set throughout the year along with many individual bests. The pole vault record of 13'3 was erased by a 14'0 vault by Mike Erickson. A 6T jump by Tyler Mainquist surpassed the old high jump record of 5'11 Vi. A new hurdle event was established this year, the 300 meter lows by Alan R. Erickson with a time of 40,6. The greatest accomplishment during the season was winning the Conference meet by a comfortable margin We also had four qualifiers for the State meet: Alan R. Erickson. 300 meter low hurdles, Mike Erickson, pole vault and long jump, Jeff Hoyt, triple jump, and Tyler Mainquist, high jump. ABOVE LEFT: State qualifying Alan R. Erickson. ABOVE RIGHT: Long distance run- ners Jeff Friedrich, David Wamberg, Troy True. ACROSS: Vaulter Mike Erickson. BOTTOM LEFT: Hur- dlers and Coach Hotovy. BOTTOM RIGHT: Hurdler Joel Hoyt. Junior High Boys Track Team: TOP ROW. Coach Rorvik. T. Skalberg. T. Lundberg, K. Otto- man. O. Woockman. C. Beau- dette, D. Fink, B. Frevert, Coach Timm. MIDDLE ROW: M. Gillilan, D. Lindquist, S. Bloom- quist, W. Dennis, D. Rodgers. T. Barger BOTTOM ROW, G. An- derson, K. Gillilan, C. Wilbeck, M. Wintz, D. Jensen. The high- light of the Jr. High Boys Track season was placing second in the Knox County Track Meet. CENTER RIGHT. Otto Woock- man shows his shot put throw- ing ability. Jr. High Track Junior High Girls Track Team: TOP ROW. Coach Rorvik. B. Ol- son, T. Nelson, J. Finck, L. An- derson, M. Creutz, Coach Timm. BOTTOM ROW, M. An- derson, D. Tollefson. S. Riley, S. Mainquist, R. Wiegert. Mr. Ror- vik feels that there are many promising individuals in the Ju- nior High athletic department. CENTER LEFT; Megan Creutz shows her long jumping ability. 56 ttiTf - Golf FRONT ROW J. Nelson. Coach Hageman, N. Blankenship, D. Tangeman, B. Ober. SECOND ROW: S. Claussen. R. Koehler. S. Kumm, S. Koehler, B. Eckstrom, L. Folck, M. Cunningham. The Viking Golfers finished anofher very success- ful season The highlight of the 1980 season was Wausa's winning the runner up trophy in the Wausa Invitational Golf Tourney. Sophomore. Ned Blankenship qualified for the state golf tour- nament held in Grand Island with a fine 18 hole total of 77 strokes at the Wayne Country Club. This will be Ned's second appearance at the state golf meet. Ned also qualified his Freshman year The Vikings girls team will miss the graduat- ing seniors. Becky Eckstrom. Linda Folck, and Myr- na Cunningham. Boys Basketball Wausa 76 Crofton Opponent 46 Volleyball 42 Hartington 74 Niobrara 15-7 16-14 64 Randolph 61 Bloomfield 16-18 9-15 77 Coleridge 54 Wakefield 9-15 11-15 51 Wakefield 65 Winside 16-14 15-7 64 Osmond 37 Creighton 16-14 15-7 8-15 57 Creighton 49 Hartington 6-15 13-15 70 Winside 56 Crofton 15-9 15-13 Laurel Invitational Coleridge 15-4 15-13 72 WalthHI 65 Osmond 4-15 12-15 86 Oakland-Craig 53 Wynot 12-15 10-15 Knox County Crofton 15-17 15-8 15-8 77 Creighton 63 Creighton 15-12 5-15 2-15 53 Bloomfield 64 Osmond 11-15 15-11 3-15 60 Wynot 47 49 Plainview Osmond 39 34 77 59 Bloomfiela 65 District Girls Track 66 Laurel 64 62 Bloomfield 54 Creighton-Ewing Triangular 2 Laurel-Concord Relays 3 Knox County 1 Plain vie w-Neligh Triangular 2 Wakefield Invitational 2 Lewis and Clark Conference Creighton-Neligh Triangular 3 Football District C-4 Wausa 22 Wynot Opponent 14 14 Wakefield L 0 30 Winside 6 20 Hartington 14 6 Coleridge 7 41 Osmond 0 23 Laurel 0 26 Bloomfield 12 Girls Basketball Wausa 24 Randolph Opponent 42 47 Hartington 50 22 Laurel 56 18 Coleridge 49 22 Wakefield 49 38 Bloomfield 47 40 Osmond 56 28 Creighton 36 41 Winside 59 41 Bloomfield 77 32 Wynot 79 47 Plainview 51 40 Osmond 55 41 Wynot 67 Golf Bloomfield Dual Laurel-Concord Knox County Creighton-Neligh Wakefield Invit Randolph Invit Plamview-Neligh Lewis Clark Conf District C-4 Boys Track 2 Plainview Invit. 7 O'Neill invit. 2 Hartington Invit 2 Wausa Invit. 3 District 10 2 1 3 ABOVE; Our years activities were opened with a week of spirit. Vicki Wamberg. Craig Smith, and Vicki Otteman demonstrate their costume cre- ativity. ACROSS; Musical guests attend Dracula's wedding. BELOW; Donna P. and Alan R E. re- hearse for state qualifying one act- Good Bye to the Clown. ACTIVITIES Homecoming Spirit Week Homecoming 1979 kicked off with Spirit Week Starting with day one-tie and different colored sock day. day two-clown day. day three-50's day. day four-gar- bage bag day. and finally day five-dress up day. TOP LEFT: Linda Folck shows how the Vikings tied up the Hartington Wildcats. TOP RIGHT: Janet Gustafson shows her uncontrollable spirit for the upcoming game MIDDLE: Ruth Albrecht smiles her way through clown day. BOTTOM LEFT: Some senior football players get all decked out for dress up day. From left to right: Craig Umberger. Russell Koehler. Kevin Thierolf, Alan Erickson. David Bloomquist. Darwin Seagren, and Doug Netz. BOTTOM RIGHT: Brian Lackas clowning around. Homecoming 79 ... The 1979-1980 Homecoming festivities were held at the City Auditorium on October 5. 1979. RIGHT; The highlight of the evening was the crowning of King Gary and Queen Linda. FIRST MIDDLE. The mistress and master of ceremonies were Teresa Hamm and Doug Netz. SECOND MIDDLE; King and Queen enjoying the royalty dance furnished by S R Sound. FIRST BOTTOM; The theme song. I'd Love You To Want Me; was sung by John Swanson and Jeff Nelson. SECOND BOTTOM; The Senior candidates awaiting the de- cision. I'd Love You To Want Me FIRST ABOVE: Crown bearers, Carrie Lundberg, Michael Kumm. SECOND ABOVE; Freshmen Attendants, Jodi Gil- lilan, Scott Frevert. THIRD ABOVE; Soph- omore Attendants, Cindy Fink, Ned Blan- kenship. FIRST MID- DLE; Junior Atten- dants, Joan Gillilan, Jeff Friedrich. SEC- OND MIDDLE. Senior Attendants, Donna Prather. Alan Erick- son. THIRD MIDDLE; Crowned Queen, Linda Folck, Crowned King. Gary McQuay. BOTTOM; 1979 Homecoming Royalty. Dracula, Baby November 19 and 20. Wausa High presented the musical comedy. Dracula Baby, with the permis- sion of the Dramatic Publishing Co; Chicago. Illi- nois. A spoof based on the traditional Dracula story, with Dracula falling in love with the nurse and turning human in the surprise ending. TOP; Dracula. Jeff Hoyt ahs fallen in love with nurse, Joan Gillilan. MIDDLE LEFT; Joan overpowering Dracula. MIDDLE RIGHT; Van Helsing telling the dangers of vampires. BOTTOM RIGHT. Alan and Karen getting in character. BOTTOM LEFT; John in another graceful fall. CAST: Dracula-Jeff Hoyt, Van Helsing-John Swan- son, Nurse-Joan Gillilan, Renfield-Alan Erickson, Dr. Seward-Doug Netz, Arthur-David Kleinschmitt, Lucy-Janet Gustafson, Sylvia-Donna Prather, Frank-Curtis Riley. Harry-Gary McQuay, Vampira- Karen Barnes, Zombie-Craig Umberger, Warlock - Roger Koehler. Waitressess-Karen Kristensen, Tra- cy Wilbeck. Ruth Albrecht, Betti-Julie Mainquist. Josh-Jeft Friedrich, Peasants-Craig Smith, Kathryn Kumm, Marysa Ogden. Gary McQuay. Curtis Ri- ley. Marvin Rosberg. Jim Hoyt. Craig Umberger, Roger Koehler. Dave Kleinschmitt. Teresa John- son. Kim Whaley. Cristi Bengston. Denise Johnson, Michelle Hamm, Karen Kristensen. Matrons-Darcy Seger. Joy Johnson, Kathy Young. Directors-Mrs. Nelson, Miss Vondracek, Assistant Director-Myrna Cunningham TOP: The wonderful Wedding Day MIDDLE: John and Alan take a leisurely stroll. BOT- TOM: Donna instructing Gary about the wedding plans. 65 One Act Play; Good-bye To The Clown This year Wausa's one-act play -Goodbye to the Clown qualified tor state competition. The play, a dramatic comedy, depicts a 9 yr. old girl, Peggy having difficulties accepting the death of her fa- ther. She substitutes an imaginary clown in her father's place. The climax of the play is the final scene where Peggy, realizing her father is dead, tells the clown goodbye Clockwise position: The Clown (Alan R. Erickson) say goodbye to Peggy, (Donna Prather). A moment of fantasy for Peggy. Dinner scene conflicts build toward climax. Dr. Benson (John Swanson) and Miss Erwin (Cristi Bengston) discuss Peggy's problem. Uncle George (Jeff Hoyt) and mother (Lora Hoppe) re- alize the seriousness of Peggy's problem. The play received an excellent rating in State Competi- tion. ■1 Speech Contest On March 21. 1980 the district speech contest was held at Northeast Tech in Norfolk Six students from Wausa participated This was the first year of competition for many and a learning year for others. Five excellents and one good were received by the students. Overall, this year's results show much promise for the coming year Those participating were Jane Dittmer and Denise Johnson in oral interpretation of prose. Kim Whaley in oral interpretation of poetry. Karen Finn and Deb Johnson in informative speaking, and Kathryn Kumm in original public address. We May Never Pass The 1980 Senior Class of Wausa High was honored by the Junior class on Friday. May 2. 1980 at the Banquet and Prom which was held in the Community Auditorium. The theme, We May Never Pass This Way Again was carried in decorations of wine, blue and silver. Roger Koehler, president of the Junior class, gave the Welcome address. Gary McQuay, Senior Class President, gave the response and the faculty address was given by Mr. Johnson. Joan Gillilan sang Through The Eyes of Love and Jackie Schneider gave the prayer. Randy Eldorado served as Toast- master. The speaker for the evening was Mr Jacobs, who was once a faculty member at Wausa High. The class prophecy was read by Janet Gustafson. Donna Rosen. Cristi Bengston, Alan D. Erickson, and Jeff Friedrich presented a skit entitled Seniors. This Is Your Life. Jeff Hoyt sang a solo. Please Don't Go. The Prom followed the banquet with the band group Hit and Run provid- ing the music. 68 This Way Again The following Sophomores serving as wait- ers and waitresses were (L to R): Cynthia McQuay. Boyd Ober, Cindy Fink. Steve Claussen, Robbin Tucker, Tyler Mainquist. Jeff Nelson, Michelle Hamm, Ned Blanken- ship, Denise Hult, Steve Doerr, Ruth Albrecht. 69 The Senior Class play entitled Rubberneck was a three-act comedy by Donald R. Stieper. The story took place in the Larry Wilkens' home, in a small town during an election year The plot centers around a mayoral election involving several of the Wilkens, some commu- nity eccentrics, and dummy called Rubber- neck Above; Rubberneck's funeral proces- sion. Above Right; Fletcher Grawford wants father's explanation of the campaign for Rub- berneck, Across; Mother and Roberta greet Arnold and Percy the cab driver. Rubberneck Servor Class Play Cos FRONT ROW Rubberneck. SECOND ROW: A R. Erickson as Uncle Elwyn Buford, D Prather as Bobbie Wilkens. T. Hamm as Sandra Wilkens, J. Swanson as Larry Wilkens, J Mainquist as Melanie Wilkens. M Cunningham, Student Director. THIRD ROW, B Eckstrom as MilScent Greer, D Kleinschmit as Osgood St. John, L. Hoppe as Aunt Roberta Buford, D Netz as Arnold Gormeyer. C Umberger as the Cab Driver, K. Barnes as Wendy Crawford. L. Johnson, Prompter FOURTH ROW. D Bloomquist. Stage Crew. Mr Lundberg. Director, and J. Lind. Stage Crew Others involved were K Thierolf. Stage Crew. D Seger and J. Peters, Promoters, and J Johnson. T. Rodaers. M Oaden. and L Burns. Make-uo Exhibit Day Exhibit day is the day when students can show their academic dnd artis- tic abilities. ABOVE LEFT; First grade show themselves through their imagination. CENTER. Doug Tange- man uses his ability to show school spirit. CENTER RIGHT; Beth Young shows her sense of humor through her artex painting. BOTTOM LEFT; The high school uses the gym to ex- hibit their art. BOTTOM RIGHT; Graphic design done by Dovid Bloomquist and Michelle Hdmm. Awards Night This year WHS held its first all school, all activities Awards Night. In past years, the Athletic Banquet was only for those in sports and pep club Awards Night not only recognized these people but also those in musical groups and solos that went to contest. Honor Roll members. Annual Staff Editors, business, math, and speech contes- tants. and One Act Play casts. This gave students who were not in sports, but participated in other activities, an opportunity to be recognized. This year's Fan of the Year Awards were presented to Tami Kirby and Kenny Bloomquist by the W-Clubs. Following the presentation of the Awards, refreshments were served by the pep club. TOP RIGHT Jeff Snd receives his letter and recognition tor MVP of the Football team and AI Conference BOTTOM LEFT: Mr Tucker gives Awards and recognition to. L to R. Tyler Main- quist. Trocy WHbeck. Chris Landholm. Karen Finn, and Craig Smith BOTTOM RIGHT Coach Hageman gives recognition to the Basketball letter winners RIGHT CENTER: Assistant Coach Timm the presentation of the Gifs Basketbal letter winners TOP RIGHT Mrs Nelson is proud of the One Act Play cast, who received an excellent rating at State, and her speech stu- dents who did well at speech contest Looking In The Past ... The Way We Were Class History In the fall of 1976. 41 confused freshman entered Wausa High for four fun-filled and memorable years. Class officers elected that year were A. Erickson. Pres.. J. Mainquist, Vice-Pres.; C. Mainquist. Sec., and D. Prather, Treas Cheerleaders were K. Lackas and K. Barnes. Homecoming attendants were K. Lackas and D. Munter Returning for their second year of high school were the same 41 eager sophomores The class elected C. Mainquist, Pres. K. Thierolf. Vice-Pres.; L. Folck. Sec.; and J. Mainquist, Treas. Cheerleaders were K. Lackas and K. Barnes. Homecoming attendants were D. Prather and A. Erickson. The fall of '78 brought 40 anxious juniors back to W.H.S. K. Lackas left Wausa during the summer of '78 Serving as officers during the busy Jr. year were A. Erickson, Pres.; D. Seger, Vice Pres.; D. Prather. Sec., D. Netz, Treas. Cheerleaders were M. Cunningham. K. Barnes and L. Folck. Homecoming attendants were D. Prather and A. Erickson. The Jr's honored the Sr's at the Jr.-Sr. Prom. The theme was Too Much Heaven. Helping us with this important event was Mr Byrkit and Mrs. Schmitz. Another highlight of our Jr. year was presenting the play entitled Breaker Calling Cinderella. The Seniors of 1980 had a busy year ahead when they returned to W.H.S. G. Metteer and M. Beaudette left. A foreign exchange student, Larry Cerdan. came from the Phillipines to give us a total of 40 students at graduation They elected G. McQuay as Pres.; D. Bloomquist, Vice Pres.; L. Hoppe. Sec., and K. Thierolf. Treas. Cheerleaders were K. Barnes and L. Folck. Homecoming attendants were D. Prather and A. Erickson. Homecoming King and Queen were G. McQuay and L. Folck The seniors were honored at the Prom on May 2.1980. We said their good-bye to four fun-filled years at Wausa High with Baccalaure- ate held on May 4 and Commencement held on May 11. There will be many memories of the very important graduation day ... CLASS COLORS: Scarlet and Silver. CLASS FLOWER: Red Rose CLASS MOTTO: The higher the climb, the broader the view. The Decade's New Leaders The Wausa High School Commencement Exercises were held in the W.H. Johnson Gymnasium on Sunday. May 11, 1980. The Commencement address was giv- en by Mr. Dave Nixon of KTIV TV in Sioux City, Iowa Mr Nixon's speech entitled Trick Elephants stressed the importance of receiving our high school diploma. The class was presented by Mr. Johnson and the diplomas were given to the Seniors by Dr. R.L. Tollefson, Presi- dent of the Board of Education. ABOVE LEFT: Doug Nets was chosen as vale- dictorian. CENTER LEFT: Salutatorian honor went to Craig Mainquist CENTER RIGHT: All- Around Boy Award was presented to Alan Erickson. BELOW: All-Around Girl Award was presented to Becky Eckstrom. The four year honor students also received recognition. These students were Doug Netz, Craig Main- quist, Kevin Thierolf. Joy Johnson. Donna Prather. Cindy Woockman, Alan Erickson, Julie Mainquist. Linda Folck. and Leland Doerr. Mr. W.H. Johnson Superintendent 1952-1980 We. the Seniors of 1980. dedicate this yearbook to our Superintendent. Mr. W.H. Johnson. Mr. Johnson has a remarkable record of service in the educa- tional field. He taught at the Dixon and Concord school systems prior to coming to Wausa. He has been the Superintendent at Wausa for 28 years. In May of 1980. he received a Distinguished Service Award from Wayne State College. In addition to these achievements, the Board of Education at Wausa expressed their appreciation for his years of service by naming the gymnasium, the W.H. Johnson Gymnasium. We appreciate the many fine years of service that he has given our school. Many thanks! MAUCK STUDIO It's Been A Pleasure Serving You Class Of '80 You Can See The Difference. Harold 8c Tina Plainview, Nebraska Phone 582-4545 WAYNE FEED AND SUPPLY Feed Service You Can Depend On Steve Lackus Wausa Phone 586-2116 78 KUHL'S WHITE NEW HOLLAND FARMHAND PARTS AND SERVICE Leonard C. Kuhl Bloomfield, Nebraska Phone 373-4334 V' v •• ANDERSON'S STORE Fine Foods For Fine Folks Wausa, Nebraska Phone 586-2224 BROADWAY CAFE Barney And Bev Barnes Wausa, Nebraska Phone 586-2866 CARHART LUMBER CO. Neil Miller- Manager Bloomfield, NE Phone- 373-4314 79 COMMERCIAL STATE BANK Meet Your Friends At ED'S BAR GRILL Member FDC Wausa NE Phone 586-2266 Wausa, Nebraska A Good Bank Phone 586-2600 In A Good Community. FARMERS CO-OP FARMERS UNION ELEVATOR Wausa, Nebraska Phone 586-2411 Bloomfield, Nebraska Vernon Mathine-Manager lamdOlakes (coop V pelco. Save with First Federal Lincoln1 We pay the highest V' first In ’o ecl l ,eres, ra,es FFDLRAl JERRY'S HILLTOP Gas-Cafe-Bar-Feed LINCOLN Junction 81 And 20 Mr. La verne Johnson Randolph, NE Phone 337-9912 103 Main Street Bloomfield, Nebraska Phone 373-2220 jMobilj MARC'S PLACE Marc Racheal Baue Wausa, Nebraska Phone 586-2544 Budweiser. NORTHEAST NEBRASKA SPORTS Gene Whealy-Manager Norfolk, Nebraska Phone 379-1808 OSMOND LOCKERS Custom Processing And Butchering See Gary Or Larry Phone 748-3911 Home Building Remodeling Repair Work Arnold Prather PRATHER CONSTRUCTION Wausa, Nebraska Phone 586-2303 FORD ■IWMWiliWM MERCURY SCHMECKPEPER IMPL. CO. Garron Schmeckpeper Bloomfield, Nebraska ROWLEY FORD-MERCURY Jim Rowley Gary Malishewski Bloomfield, Nebraska Phone 373-4326 Phone- 373-4449 Qcfutieckpeptt, IMPL. CO. BLOOMFIELD. NEBRASKA 81 VALLEY VIEW HOME Love And Caring. They Go Together. Wausa, Nebraska Phone 586-2101 Best Wishes To The Class Of '80 From VIKING LANES STEAK HOUSE Wausa, Nebraska Phone 586-2456 WAUSA MOTOR Wausa, Nebraska 68786 SERVICE Working For A Better Community Demahr Seagren Don Skalberg Duane Hamm-Owner Phone 586-2112 Or 586-2772 Phone 586-2661 ACKLIE INSURANCE AGENCY MELVIN ACKLIE WAUSA. NE BLOOMFIELD CARLSON AUTOMOTIVE C.B.I. FEED MILL KEN CARLSON BRUCE PFIEL. MGR. BLOOMFIELD, NE WAUSA. NE WAUSA. NE CREUTZ DRUG STORE )ON C. PFIEL AGENCY CLAUSSEN TRUCKING NORMAN CREUTZ DON C. PFIEL WAUSA. NE WAUSA. NE WAUSA. NE ELDORADO BROTHERS HOPPE MOTOR CO. JACOB'S BAKERY JOHN CHARLES LAWNEY DON HOPPE H R WAUSA. NE WAUSA. NE CREIGHTON. NE MIDTOWN CABINETS GENE WISCHHOF FRANKLIN LIDBERG WAUSA. NE NEBRASKA SPORTS DENNIS CARLSON NORFOLK. NE OSMOND CO-OP INC. OSMOND. NE OSMOND STATE BANK OSWALD MOTOR SALES. INC. OVERHOLT IMPL YOUR A C. DEALER OSMOND. NE BLOOMFIELD. NE CREIGHTON. NE PETER'S HARDWARE ALBUR PETERS ROGER BONDE D.D.S. STATE FARM INSURANCF GENE BAKER WAUSA. NE WAUSA. NE WAUSA. NE WAUSA INSURANCE AGENCY LOWELL ERICKSON WAUSA MEDICAL CLINIC WAUSA VETERINARY CLINIC JOHN BLANKENSHIP WAUSA. NE WAUSA. NE BILL'S PHOTO WAUSA. NE BLOOMFIELD AUTO SUPPLY BLOOMFIELD. NE THE BLOOMFIELD MONITOR BLOOMFIELD. NE CARLSON HOME AUTO WAUSA. NE CENTURY CONSTRUCTION CO. WAUSA. NE COOK'S TV REPAIR BLOOMFIELD. NE CREIGHTON MOTOR SUPPLY CREIGHTON. NE DELORES' BEAUTY NOOK WAUSA. NE D.F JOHNSON JR. MD OSMOND. NE DR. D.J. FRICKE BLOOMFIELD. NE GENE'S CLOTHES CORRAL BLOOMFIELD. NE JIM'S BODY SHOP WAUSA. NE KAREN'S BEAUTY SHOP WAUSA. NE MANZER EQUIPMENT CO. OSMOND. NE MOELLER STANDARD STATION WAUSA. NE MOSEMAN CUSTOM WAUSA. NE NORFOLK SPORTING GOODS NORFOLK. NE PETERSON'S FLORISTS OSMOND. NE RAINBOW CAFE LOUNGE. INC. OSMOND. NE RANDY FOSTER PHOTOGRAPHY CREIGHTON. NE RILEY SERVICE WAUSA. NE THOMPSEN'S CORNER OSMOND. NE WAUSA LUMBER CO. WAUSA. NE WESTERN TYPEWRITER OFFICE SUPPLY. NORFOLK. NE Remember the dreams we dreamed together. 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