Wausa High School - Viking Yearbook (Wausa, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1981 volume:

BRANCHING OUT Each person in his own time. Must find the path which he must take. Rugged and rough though it may be. It's often worth the memories. — Joan Gillilan CLASSES VERN MONTE ALBRECHT FB 1-2-3-4. Letter 3-4. W-Club 3-4; Choir 4. Swing Choir 4. Choir Clime 4. Waiter 2: V Pres 4 Sr Class Play 4 Musical 4 Tm in favor of a seven day weekend JAYME CAROL ANDERSON Band 1 -2-3-4. Pep Band 1-23-4; Marching Band 1- 2-3-4. Stage Band 2-3-4. Choir 1-2-3- 4. Swing Choir 4 Choir Clinic 4. Pep Club 1-2-3; St Coun 4. Jr Class Musical 4. Senior Class Play 4. VB 1- 2-3-4. Letter 3-4. W-Club 3-4 “Lead me not into temptation, just show me the way CRISTI SUE BENGSTON Bands 1-2-3-4. FI Quart 3. Choir 1- 2-3-4. Pep Club 1- 2-3; Co. Gov Day 3. Waitress 2. St. Coun 2. Annual 4 Musical 3-4 One- Act 3. St 3. Sr Play 4. Y-Teens 1- 2-3. Med Career Day 3. Alt Girts State 3; VB 1-2-3- 4 Letter 4. Track 1; Letter 1. W- Club 1-2-3-4 “It isn't what you do. it's what you get away with MARALEE JOAN BLOCK Choir 2-3-4. Jr Class Musical 4. Track 3; Letter 3, W-Club 3-4 “Late hours are bad for one. but alright for two. 4 PAUL DITTMER Choir 1 “He never says much, but who knows what he thinks? RANDALL JOHN ELDORADO FB 1. BB 1-2-3-4. Letter 3-4. W-Club 3-4. Band 1-2-3-4. Pep Band 1-2-3-4. Marching Band 1- 2-3-4 Band CSmc 1-2-4. Choc 4. Waiter 2. V Pres 3; St Coon 1. Annual Staff 3-4. Jr Class Musical 3- 4. Sr Class Play 4. Math Day 4. Prom M.C. 3 If I didn't have a mouth, there would be no place to keep my feet ALAN D. ERICKSON FB 1-2-3-4. Letter i-2-3-4. Track 1-2- 3-4. Letter 2-3-4. W-Club 1-2-3-4; Band 1-2. Pep Band 1-2. Marching Band 1- 2; Choir 4 Swing Choir 4. Treas 4 Jr C Class Musical 4. Sr Class Play 4 Once they caught me studying. I finally lived it down ' MCHAEL LOWELL ERICKSON FB. letter 1-2-3-4. Al-Conf 3-4. Hon Men AH-St 4. BB 1-2-3. Letter 2-3. Track, letter 1-2-3- 4. St Meet 2-3-4. W-Club 1-2-3-4. Bands 1-2-3; Band Clinic 1; Waiter 2; Co Gov Day 3. V-Pres 1. Pres 4. St Coun 3; Musical 4, Sr Play 4. Homecoming Att 4 You don't have to be a farmer to raise cam.'' JOE H FELDMAN FB 1-3-4. Letter 3- 4 Track 1-2-3. Letter 3. W-Club 3-4. Band 1-2. Pep Band 1-2. Marching Band 1- 2; Stage Band 1-2. Choc 1-2-3-4 Swing Choir 4. Choir Clinic 4 Co Govern Day 3. Jr Class Musical 4 Success does not come as much from sitting up nights as it does from staying awake m the day time KAREN THERESE FNN Band 1-2-3-4. Pep Band 1-2-3-4. Marching Band 1- 2-3-4. Stage Bond 2-3-4. Sm Group 2-3; Band Clime 1- 2-3-4. Choir 4. Speech Contest 3. Annual Staff 4. Jr Class Musical 4. Sr Class Play 4. Business Day 1-3; Math Day 2-3. Y- Teens 1-2-3. WSC Honor Band 3-4 BB 1 I'm not arguing. I'm telling you JEFF LEE FR€DRICH FB 1-2-3-4. Letter 2-3-4. BB 1-2-3-4. Letter 4; Track 1- 2-3-4. Letter 2-3-4. W-Club 2-3-4. V Pres 4. Choc 2-3- 4. Swing Choc 4 Waiter 2; Co Govern Day 3. Pres 1. V Pres 2; Jr Class Play 1. Jr Class Musical 3-4. One-Act Play 4 Sr Class Play 4. Homecoming Att 1-2-3; Homecoming King 4 Afl great men ore dead and dying, and I don't feel so well myself'' JOAN MARC GLL1AN Bands 1-2-3-4. Solo 1-2-3-4; FI Quar 3; Ctnic 2-3- 4. Choir 1-2-3-4. Swing Choir 3-4. Solo 3-4. Clinic 3- 4. Triple Trio 1-2. Pep Club 1-2-3-4. Pres 4. CNdr 2-3- 4. Hd ChkJr 4 Waitress 2. Sec 2- 3. Annual 3-4. Jr Play 2. Musical 3- 4 One Act Play 1- 4. Sr Play 4. VB 1. Bus Day 1; Homecoming Att 2- 3-4; Queen 4. Gris' St 3. Wayne State Honor Band 3- 4 An innocent face, but you JEFFERY LEE HOYT FB. Letter 1-2-3-4. BB. 1-2-3-4. Letter. 2-3-4; Track. Letter 1-2-3-4. State 3-4. W-Club 1- 2-3-4. Sec Treas 4 Bands 1-2-3-4. Stage Band 3-4. Clinic 1-2-3-4. Chor 1-2-3-4 Swing Choir 3-4. Solo 2-3-4. Quar 2. Octet 3. Clinic 2- 3-4; All St 4; Co. Gov Day 3; Treas 2. One-Act Play 3-4. State 3; Sr Play 4 Math Day 2. Soph Chor 2 Just when I was getting used to this place. I graduate JANET FAYE GUSTAFSON Bands 1-2-3-4; Clar Quar 4. Clinic 1-2-4 Choir 1- 2-3-4. Swing Choir 3-4, Solo 3- 4. Clinic 3-4. Triple trio 2; Pep Club 1- 2- 3-4. Chkjr 1-2- 3- 4; Co Gov Day 3; Waitress. 2; Treas 3. St Coun 1. Annual 4. Musical 3-4, One- Act play 4. Sr Play 4. Track 1-2; Letter 1-2. W-Club 1-2-3-4 Homecoming Att 1. Librarian 4. Y- Teens 1-2-3 I'm here on time. I must have forgotten something CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH JOHNSON Track 1; Choir 1-2; Co Gov Day 3 Musical 4 Sr Play 4. Librarian 4 A quiet boy. but quite a boy TERESA ANN JOHNSON Band 1; Pep Band 1. Marching Band 1. Choir 2-3-4; Swing Choir 4. Choir Clinic 4. Triple Trio 2-3; pep Club 1. Annual 4. Jr Class Musical 3- 4. Senior Class Play 4. Track 1. Manager 2-3. Letters 3; Y-Teens 3 She seems quiet, but do not judge by appearance. VAL ELAINE JOHNSON Band 1-2-3-4. Pep Band 1-2-3-4. Marching Band 1- 2- 3-4; Stage Band 1-2-4. Sax Quar 1-4; Band Clinic 2- 3- 4. Pep Club 1; Senior Class Play 4 VB 1-2-3-4. Letter 3-4. B8 1-2- 3-4. Letter 3-4. Track 1-2-3; Letter 1-2-3. W-Club 1-2- 3-4. Business Day 3 She turns the prettiest shade of red when she blushes 6 BP AD D KOEHLER FB 1-2; Letter 2. Track 1; Golf 2; W-Club 2-3-4. Life starts on Friday night and ends on Monday morning. ROGER RAY KOEHLER FB 1-2-3-4. Letter 1- 2-3-4; BB 1-2-3- 4. Letter 3-4. Track 1-2-3-4; Letter 1-2-3-4; W- Club 1-2-3-4; Pres 4. APE 4; Cho r 2- 3-4; Swing Choir 3- 4; Choir Clinic 3- 4. Co Gov Day 3. Waiter 2; Sec 1; Pres 2-3; Jr Class Musical 3-4. Senior Class Play 4. Homecoming MC 4 I may not always be right, but I'm certainly never wrong STEVEN D. KUMM FB 1-2-3-4. Letter 3-4. BB 1-2-3. Golf 2-3; Letter 3. W- Club 3-4. Co Gov Day 3; Waiter 2; St Coun 2-4; Jr Class Musical 4. Senior Class Pla 4 “I'd be good, but it's such a strari VALERIE JEAN MAMOUST Choir 2-3-4. Pep Club 1-2-3; Co Gov Day 3. Waitress 2. Treas 1; VB 1-2. Track SM 1. Librarian 3 That's Life BARBARA SUE OBER Band 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3; Marching Band 1- 2-3-4; Stage Band 1-2-3-4; Choir 2-3- 4. Pep Band 1-2-3- 4. Co Gov Day 3; Waitress 2; Annual 4; Jr Class Musical 3-4. Senior Class Play 4; Track 1- 2-3-4; Letter 1- 2- 3-4. W-Club 1-2- 3- 4. Vice Pres 3 I love to wind my mouth up, I love to hear it go VICKI LYNN OTTEMAN Pep Club 1-2; BB 1-2; SM 3; VB SM 4. Letter 4. Track 3. SM 4. Letter 4. Golf 1 If it wasn't for school. I'd be able to sleep a« day STEPHEN G. RITCHEY FB 1-3-4; Letter 1- 3-4. BB 1-2; Track 1- 2-3-4. Letter 1- 2- 3-4. W-Club 1-2- 3- 4 I've been dead the last four years, now I can start to live DONNA ANN ROSEN Band 1-2-3; Marching Band 1- 2-3; Band Clinic 1; Choir 1-2-3-4; Chldr 1; VB 1-2-3- 4. Letter 4. W- Club 4. Y-Teens 1 By her laugh you shall know her. ' JACKIE ANN SCHNEIDER Band Solo 1; Choir 4. Pep Club 1-2-3; Co. Gov Day 3; Waitress 2. St. Coun. 3. Annual Staff 4. Jr. Class Play 2; Jr Class Musical 4, Senior Class Play 4. Track 1. Librarian 3. Y- Teens 2-3 ‘1 never put off until tomorrow what l can possibly do the day after BARBARA ULLIAN SCHULTZ Band 1-2-3-4. Pep Band 1-2-3-4. Marching Band 1- 2- 3-4. Band Clinic 1; Choir 1-3-4. Triple Tio 3. Pep Club 1-2-3. Annual 4. Jr Class Musical 3- 4. Senior Class Play 4. BB SM 3-4. Letter 4. VB 1-2-3- 4. Letter 4. W- Club 4. Homecoming MC 4. Bus Day 3. She may shock her elders, but never her classmates'' CRAIG LEE SMITH FB 1-2-4. Letter 1- 2-4. Track 1-2-3-4. Letter 3-4. W-Club 1- 2-3-4. Bands 1- 2- 3-4. Clinic 3; Choir 1 -2-3-4; Swing Choir 2-3-4. Boys Glee 4. Octet 3. Solo 4. Clinic 2-3-4; Co Govern Day 3; Annual 4. Musical 3- 4. Sr Play 4. Bus Day 1; Math Day 3-4 Soph Choir Cinic 2; Boys St 3. Music Libr 3. He thinks like a philosopher, but he acts like the rest of us TROY EUGENE TRUE FB SM 4. BB SM 4. Track 3-4. Letter 3-4; Golf 1-2. W- Club 3-4. Conf Speech Contest 4 Dist Speech Contest 4. Librarian 3-4 Just because I don't say anything doesn't mean I have nothing to say. 8 VICKI ANN WAMBERG Bands 1 -2-3-4 Soto 2-3-4. Duet 2. Band Clinic 3-4. Choir 1-2-3-4. Swing Choir 3-4. Duet 3. Choir Clinic 3-4. Triple Trio 2. Pep Club 1- 2-3; Jr Class Play 2. Musical 4. VB 1- 2-3-4. Letter 3-4; BB 1-2-3-4. Letter 2-3-4; Track and Letter 1-2-3-4 State Meet 1-2-3- 4. W-Club 1-2-3-4. Wayne St Honor Band 4. Soph Choir Clinic 2 ‘What makes the world go round- sports ROBIN LEE WOLFGRAM Marching Band 1- 2; Choir 4. Pep Club 1-2. Waitress 2. Annual 4. Homecoming Att 4 “How do they expect me to learn? They give me a different lesson everyday Class History, Class of “81 m the fall of 1977. 31 confused freshmen enfered Wausa High School for four eventful years Class officers were President. Jeff Friedrich. Vice President. Mike Erickson. Secretary. Roger Koehler, and Treasurer. Vai Manquist Janet Gustafson and Randy E Dor ado were student counci representatives Janet Gustafson and Jeff Friedrich were homecoming attendants Donna Rosen and Janet Gustafson were cheerleaders Miss Arent and Mr Rorvik were the class sponsors Durng the year Mike Leisy moved away Returning the next fafl were 32 sophomores, including a new classmate. Jackie Schneider Officers were President. Roger Koehler Vice President. Jeff Friedrich. Secretary. Joan GiWan. Treasurer. Jeff Hoyt, and student counci representatives. Steve Kumm and Cristi Bengston Miss Vondracek and Mr Leapiey were sponsors Joan GiWan and Jeff Friedrich were Homecoming attendants Joan Gillian and Janet Gustafson were cheerleaders Thirty-two Juniors eagerly returned to Wausa in the fan of 1979. Chosen to lead were Roger Koehler. President. Randy ElDorado. Vice President. Joan GiWan. Secretary Janet Gustafson. Treasurer. Jackie Schneider and Mike Erickson, student counci represen- tatives Joan GiWan and Jeff Friedrich were homecoming attendants Joan and Janet were again the cheerleaders from the class of 1981 The class presented the musical “Dracuia Baby under the dreetion of Miss Vondracek and Mrs Nelson The juniors honored the seniors at the prom The theme was “We May Never Pass this Way Agam Miss Erickson and Mr Byrkit were sponsors Robm Wotfgrom came during the fai of this year Returning one last time were 33 seniors Officers were President. Mike Erickson. Vice President. Vern Albrecht; Secretary Jeff Hoyt Treasurer Alan Erickson and Student Counci. Jayme Anderson and Steve Kumm Senior attendants at homecoming were Robin Wolf gram and Mike Erickson Joan GiWan and Jeff Friedrich were Queen and King Cheerleaders were Joan GiWan and Janet Gustafson Sponsors were Mr Rogers and Mr Wamberg We tost Duane Schtote during the year Rest Assured, underthe direction of Mr Lundberg. was presented by the senior class The seniors were guests of the juniors at the prom. May 1. 1981 On May 8. the seniors headed for a fun filed day in Omaha May 10th was Baccalaureate and on May 17 the seniors graced the hais of Wausa High one last time with commencement excerases The Seniors Will: Why Don't You. I. Vern Mont© Albrecht, wi my escort service to Robin Wolf gram and hope that she can take care of the business better than I did I. Jayme Carol Anderson. w« my ability to skip study hau to anybody that can do it better than I did I. Cristi Sue Bengston. would will my ability to fan down the study hal stairs to Deb Johnson, but she doesn't need anymore help l. Mar alee Joan Block, will my ability to write at least on letter a week, for two years, to anyone that has a boyfriend out of town and is as devoted to him as I am to Mine I I. Larry Joseph Cartson. wi my auto mechanics class to my brothers if they truly think they can handte it like I did I. Paul Dittmer. wi my 1968 Chrysler to Otto W l. Randall John EIDorodo. wi my famous closet to Doug T . John B . Robby B . and Tod L.. hoping they wi find it more enjoyable than I did I. Alan D Erickson, wi my weight lifting ability to Marc Giilan I. Michael Lowell Erickson, wi my ability to stay out of trouble to Brian L Hog” in hopes that he wi get away with as much as I did I. Joe H Feldman, wi my ability to be called the shadow to anybody who wants It. I. Karen Therese Finn, wi the problem of writing wis to next year's Seniors I. Jeff Lee Fnedhch. will none of my abilities because I need both of them L Joan Marie Gifclan. wi my singing ability to Mr Byrkit in hopes that he may someday learn to sing I. Janet Faye Gustafson, will nothing but the best in my old Blue Beast! I. Jeffery Lee Hoyt, wi my ability to sleep in Mr Lundberg s class and sti get A's to Boyd Ober I. Christopher Joseph Johnson, wi my ability to draw cartoons of teachers in class to anyone as innocent looking as I am. I. Teresa Ann Johnson, wi my dancmg shoes and my ability to Boogie” to Mr Tucker who desperately needs to learn! I. Val Elaine Johnson, wi my ability to spend half ofmy time on the floor of the basketball court to anyone who wants to keep Debbie Johnson company I. Brad D Koehler, wi my ability to blow up engines to Dan Wachter in hopes that he can do it better than I did I. Roger Ray Koehler, wi my ability to help Mr Tucker fluster Cindy F and Cinay M over the noon hour to anyone who enjoys watching students making fools of themselves. I. Steven D Kumm. wi aH of my traffic tickets and wrecks to Todd Skalberg on his 16th birthday I. Valerie Jean Manquist. win Wei That's Life” attitude to anyone who can get into as much trouble as I have I. Barbara Sue Ober. wi Highway 59 to Kathryn Kumm. may she keep it as hot the next two years I. Vicki Lynn Otteman. wi my memory to_______to ... I can't remember I. Stephen G Ritchey, wi my shop abity to anyone who wants to sluff as much as I did I. Donna Arm Rosen, wi my abity to be weird to Veromque Ogden, though she doesn't need much of it. I. Jackie Ann Schneider, wi my abity to leave school at 2 o'clock to watch soaps to Veromque Ogden I. Barbara Liian Schultz, wi my boat” to al incoming Seniors for the purpose of hauling out Freshmen and other special purposes ” I. Craig Lee Smith, wi my abity to lough at nothing to Todd Carlson I. Troy Eugene True, wi my newly acquired nickname. Troy the Boy” to Joel Suhr. in hopes that he can find a new person to intimidate infinitely I. Vicki Ann Wamberg. wi my abity to study during band to anyone else who doesn't have enough study hols during the day I. Robin Lee Wolf gram, wi Vern and Alan's escort service to all the Wousa gkls who have out of town boyfriends 10 Class of '82' Ruth Albrecht Ned Blankenship Mark Carlson Steven Ooussen Jane Dittmer Steve Doerr Brian Eckstrom Cndy Fink Mk:he� e Hamm Jim Hoyt Demse Huit Denise Johnson Lee Johnson John Klenschmit Karen Kristensen Brian Lock as Tyler Manquist Cynthia Me Quay Jett Nelson Boyd Oder Veromque Ogden Shauna Olson Pouka Riley Brad Rodgers Marvm Rosberg Doug Tangeman MK:he«e ThoreH Trocy True Robbm Tucker Danny Wochter Moving on up Mike Anderson John Barnes Mike Carlson Todd Carlson Todd Eckstrom Steve Finn Scott Frevert Jodi GilMan Jane Hoppe Joel Hoyt Debbie Johnson Lori Johnson Marilyn Klemschrrot Sherry Koehler Warren Kristensen Kathryn Kumm Chris LandhoJm Cheryl Lutz Roger Muller Dave Olson Carol Rosberg Joel Suhr Josette Swanson Dave Wamberg Class Officers I to R Chris Landholm. Pres Randy Wolf gram. Vice Pres. Roger Muller. Treas.; Kathryn Kumm. Sec 12 Just beginning Todd Barger Rob Bengston Megan Creutz Wade Dennis Cindy Eckstrom Jodene Finck David Fink Lmnea Folck Marc Gi an Mary Gray Chris Kephart Russ Koppeknan Deb Kumm Todd Lundberg Sondra Momqmst Becky Olson Kirk Ottoman Sara Riey Don Rodgers Dean Roland John Rosberg Dan Scherer Todd Skalberg Ruth Weigert Otto Woockman Class Officers L. to R. Jodene Finck. President. Otto Woockman. Vice President. Rob Bengston. Treasurer. Megan Creutz. Secretary 13 Eighth Grade Guy Anderson Lisa Anderson NAcheHe Anderson Chris Beaudette Steve Bloomquist Donis Bratetic Susan Claussen Brian Frevert Ken G ian Ed Hoppe Doug Jensen Don Klemschrrot Michael Lack as Kristine Lauck Darrin Lindquist Norma Martin Tarro Nelson Brenda Roland Denise ToUefson Chris Wilbeck Class of 1985 Seventh Grade ■ Shannon ANman Jan© Bengston Randy Block Marty Oaussen Greg Gifckn Tim Johnson Bruce Kristensen Dan Kumm Everett Martn Greg Me Quay Doug Munter teanne Monson Rodney Roland Becky Smith Noorm Scherer Kp Suhr Sandy Swanson David Tolefson Grant True Brian Tucker Jett Wakeiey Denms Wamberg Patty Wrick Teresa Young Class of 1986 Grad© Six Back row- Mrs Peters. Brad Kumm, Darrin Clarkson. Roger Roland. Rebecca Wamberg. Katherne Kleinschmit. Kelly Hamm. Amy Hintz. Corey Jensen. Melissa Me Quay. Danita Vamess. Michelle Wintz. Daniele Anderson Front row- Gretchen Creutz, Lisa Lindquist. Lisa Anderson. Todd Ahlman. Terry Nelson. Terri Koehler. Sandra Finck. Michael Cunning- ham. Eric Pearson. Kurt Sinkler. Jeffry Frank Back row - Darren Vanness. Jerry Beoudette. Troy Barger. Michael Thor ell. Robert Hoppe. Bur dice Mooson. Joyce Frie- drich. Lori Anderson. William Johnson. Richard Kleinschmit. Front row- Kenneth Cloussen. Jeffrey Hoppe. Lance Carlson. Paul Throener. Jill Dawson. Sarah Johnson. Laura Anderson. Mark Wrick. Danny Schlote. Valerie Clausen Teacher-Mrs Johnson Grad© Fiv© 16 Grad© Four Bock row- Heather Kephart. Tiffany Anderson. Cynthia John- son. Chris Seagren. Lance Lundberg. Heather Norman. Re- beck a Anderson. Front row- Scott Boue. Gail Swanson. Jan- nette Gray. Christopher Hintz. Mark Dawson. Jason Becker. Wiiam Monson Not pictured- Tracy Lurz and Sheila Nichhoff Teacher- Mrs Hoimqust Back row- Jube Young. Brad Johnson. Gerry Hoppe. Rich Clou- sen. Rich Hoppe. Erick Woggoner. Kendra Tucker, Lynne Mon- son Front row- Collette Anderson. Julie Jacob. Deanna de- mon. Danny Wamberg. Amy Creutz. Chris Pfeil. Regina Throener Teacher- Mrs Hogeman Grad© Thr©© 17 Grad© Two L. to r Jon Baue. Sharee Fejfar. Mtchaeile Hintz. Jody Jensen. Toni Cunningham. Heather Anderson. Carrie Lundberg. Kristi Wamberg. Darrell Klenschmit. Wiiam Clemon. Teacher- Miss HoHor Back row-Sarah Baker. Shandy ThoreH. Tony Kumm. Andrea Bonde. Leon Brasch. Deanna Waggoner. Mike Kumm. Lora Anderson Front row-Cheryl Tollefson. Doug Anderson. Travis Strivens. Angie Bloomquist. Elizabeth Clarkson. Kristin Clarkson. Teacher- Mrs Baker Grad© On© 18 Kindergarten Back row-Mrs Anderson. Jacob Bergman. Julie Finck. Kevin Cloussen, Mitch Johnson. Craig Toilet son. David Scherer. Laurie Waketey. Front row-April Kumm, Tara Fejfar. Heath Norman. Leann Kleinschmit. Todd Pfeii. Joe West. Angela Jacob. Brian Brasch Six Grade Band. L. to R Back row-Kurt Sinkler. Damele Anderson. Todd Ahiman. Rebecca Wamberg. Brad Kumm. Terry Nelson. Eric Pearson. Corey Jensen. Jeff Frank. Mike Cunningham. Lisa Anderson. Sandra Finck. Front row-Terri Keehler. Damta Vanness. MK:heHe Wintz. Gretchen Creutz. Lisa Lindquist 19 FACULTY Administration Mr. Robert Rogers Superintendent Mr. Dale Wamberg Principal Faculty Mr. Gary Timm Social Studies Math Mrs. Joyce Cook Librarian Jr. High Math Mr. Ed Fejfar Guidance Counselor Mr. Gary Lundberg Social Studies Mrs. Mary Anderson Business Education Mr. Roger Trucker Mathematics 22 Mr. Keith Byrkit Instrumental Music Mrs. Kay Addison Jr. High English Mr Stan Hageman Driver Education Physical Education Mr. Dan Hotovy Industrial Arts Miss Karen Meyer Special Education Art « Miss Barbara Skala Physics Chemistry Mr. Scott McCabe Industrial Arts Miss Donna Lewis English Speech I 23 Mr. Jack Waite Vocal Music Miss Lorene Arent Home Economics Mr. James Ankeny Biology Science Mrs. Eula Anderson Kindergarten Elementary Music Mrs. Donna Baker First Grade Miss Dee Heller Second Grade Mrs Nancy Hageman Third Grade Mrs. Ida Holmquist Fourth Grade Elementary Principal 26 Mrs. Robbi Johnson Fifth Grade Mrs. Karen Peters Sixth Grade Mrs. Connie Anderson Reading Program Employees Secretaries: Mrs. Nancy Erickson and Mrs. Rita Moseman Cooks, left to right: Mrs. Betty Prather, Mrs. Doris Ekdahl. Mrs Betty Claussen. Mrs Arlis Koehler. Mrs. Eunice Swanson Custodians, left to right: Mrs. Blaine Swanson, Mr. Paul Riley. Mr. Garland Johnson. Mr. Don Tange- man. Bus Drivers, left to right: Mr Paul Riley. Mr. Arlyn Beaudette. Mrs. Violet Beaudette. Mr. Keene Reed. Mr. Alvin Thierolf. Mr. Don Tangeman. Mr. Wilbur Ekdahl. 25 ORGANIZATIONS WHS Band Members of the Concert Band and Marching Band, (in con- cert order) ROW ONE Joan G . Sondra M . Cristis B . Debbie J.. Jane H.. ROW TWO Karen F.. Jodi G.. Veronique O . Beth W . Janet G . Paula R.. Steve D . Val J . Brad R., Vicki.. Tracy W . Josette S. ROW THREE Jodene F . Megan C. Barb S . Cindy F.. Lmnea F . Becky O . Sherry K.. Jeff H . Joel H.. Lee J . Dave F.. DonR . SaraR . DebK . Kathryn K . Jayme A . BarbO . Ruth W . Chris L . BACK ROW Mr Byrkit. Tod L.. Todd C . Jim H.. Craig S.. Tyler M . Carol R.. John W . Karen K . Steve F.. Randy E . Jeff N ACROSS Tyler M . shows the intensity of pep band music Top: Marching Band Pompon Squad. L to R Meagan Cruetz, Paula Riley. Tracy Wilbeck, Ja- net Gustatson, Jodi Gillilan. Ka- ren Kristensen, Joan Gillilan, Kathryn Kumm. Sara Riley, Be- low: Senior Band members Row one Joan Gillilan, Randy Eldorado, Craig Smith, Janet Gustafson. Row two: Val John- son, Barb Ober. Barb Schultz, Cristi Bengston. Row three: Ka- ren Finn, Jeff Hoyt, Vicki Wam- berg Bottom left: Marching Band Majorette Jodi Gillilan. 29 WHS Senior Chorus Front Row: Tracy W , Cynthia M . Kathy Y . Paula R.. Michelle T.. Robbin T . Ruth A . Teresa J.. Robin W . Beth W . Diane W . Barb S . Deb J . Kathryn K Josette S . Janet G Second Row: Mr Waite. Carol R., Joan G.. Cindy F . Maralee B . Jackie S.. Val M . Cristi B ! Vicki W . Karen F . Marilyn K . Barb O.. Kris L.. Lori J.. Donna R Third Row: Kim W.. Shauna O., Sherry K . Michelle H . Denise H.. Tracy T ! Warren K Joel H Jett N . Jett H . David O.. Veronique O . Jodi G.. Karen K . Jayme A Fourth Row: Jett F . David W . Joe F . Mike A , Craig S.. Jim H., Alan E . Roger K . Vern A.. Marvin R . Randy E. Pianists for the chorus this year at right, Tracy Wilbeck, Jolene Finck, and Janet Gustafson. Above: Dave Olson stops his practicing for one of his vocal solos to pose for the camera. Small Groups Front Row: Jo© Feldman, Ruth Afcxecht. David Oson, Teresa Johnson. Mike Anderson, Tracy WNbeck Second Row: Karen Kristensen. Craig Smith. Vicki Wamoerg. Vern Albrecht, Janet Gustafson Third Row: Veronique Ogden. Roger Koehler. Cynthia Me Quay. Jeff Nelson. Jayme Anderson. Jeff Hoyt. Joan GtfWan. Joel Hoyt. Front Row: Tracy Witoeck. Kathy Young. Sondra Mainquist. Ruth Wiegert. Becky Olson, Kathryn Kumm. Deb Johnson. Chris Landholm Second Row: Jodene Finck. Cindy Eckstrom. Mary Gray. Megan Creutz. Beth Wrick. Joe Gilian. Deb Kumm. Lmnea Folck. Sherry Koehler Third Row: Jim Hoyt. Marvin Rosberg. Randy EDorado. Craig Smith. David Olson. Alan Erickson. Mike Anderson. Dave Wamberg. Don Rodgers Front Row: Megan Creutz. David Fink. Sara Riley. Kris Kephart. Cindy Eckstrom. Kirk Otteman. Ruth Wiegert Second Row: Marc GiUan. Tod Lund- berg. Don Rodgers. Wade Dennis Third Row: Linnea Folck. Todd Skalberg. Becky Olson. Deb Kumm. Jodene Finck. Mary Gray. Otto Woock- man. Sondra Mainquist Contest Groups and Soloists On April 24, 1981, the WHS music students partici- pated at District Contest at Plainview. In the group ratings, the following were received: Mixed Chorus, excellent. Concert Band, excel- lent, Stage Band, excellent. Clarinet Quartet, ex- cellent, Saxophone Quartet, excellent, and Girls Duet, excellent. In the individual performances the following ratings were received: Eight excel- lents, six superiors, and one fair. We would like to congratulate all the students on their participa- tion in the contest and on the ratings they re- ceived Junior High Music Front Row Noomi S . Jon© B.. Gil M.. Bruce K.. Tim J.. Greg M.. Dennis W . Sandy S.. Donis B Second Row Kip S . Beth Y.. Brenda R.. Denise T . Becky S.. Patty W . Teresa Y . Norma M . Michelle A.. Doug M. Third Row Susan C.. Kris L.. David T.. Shannon A.. Bryan T . Chris B . Darrin L.. Lisa A.. Tami N.. Leann M First Row Demse T.. Tami N . Patty W . Lisa A.. Michelle A . Jane B Second Row Becky S . Naomi S.. Sandy S.. Teresa Y . Shannon A . Michael L.. Jeff W . Dave T.. Dan K.. Ken G.. Michael W . Brian F Third Row: Guy A.. Chris W . Marty C.. Steve H.. Ed H.. Tim J.. Dennis W. 1980 - 1981 Annual Staff Students helping Mrs. Cook out in the library were as fol- lows: sitting-Kim W., Robbin T., Diane W.. and Ruth A.; standing-Mrs Cook, Denise J., Jim H., Janet G.. and Troy T. After many long hours during school, the annual was completed A special thanks to Mrs Anderson and all the staff for their time and help put forth toward this year's annual It is hoped that the people who read this annual wfl have as many fond memories and laughs as the staff did as they were completing it. Members of the staff were sitting. L to P. Randy E . photographer. Cindy M . Joan G . editor, and Karen F Standing. Mrs Anderson and Mr Waite, sponsors. Teresa J.. Crag S.. Pobn W . Jeff H . Janet G.. Tod I. Barb O.. Cristi B . Barb S . and Jackie S Student Librarians Boys and Girls W Club 'ViKings Boys W Club Back Row. L to R Jeff Hoyt. Craig Smith. Jo© Feldman. Jeff Friedrich. Roger Koehler. Brad Koehler. Alan D Erickson. Vern Albrecht. Tyler Mainqust Fifth Row Troy True. Stephen Ritchey. Brian Lackas. Steve Kumm. Steve Cloussen. Mike Erickson. Steve Doerr Fourth Row Jeff Nelson. Randy E Dor ado. Boyd Ober. Scott Frevert. Dave Wamberg Third Row Jim Hoyt. Dave Olson. Randy Wolf gram. Joel Hoyt. Second Row John Barnes. Steve Finn. Ned Blankenship. Doug Tangemon Sponsors Coach Hageman. Coach Hotovy Girls W Club Back Row Jane Dittmer. Vicki Otteman. Jodi Giilan. Lori Johnson. Michelle Hamm. Jayme Anderson. Barb Ober. Vicki Wamberg. Tracy Wibeck. Karen Kristensen. Sherry Koehler Front Row Kathryn Kumm. Ver Ogden. Christine Landholm. Tracy True. Cindy Fink. Barb Schultz. Shouna Olson. Cristi Bengston. Val Johnson Sponsor, coach Fejfar Pep Club cheers us on Front row Cheerleaders Megan C. Sara R.. Tracy W . Kathryn K .. Paula R . Janet G. Joan G Pep Club. First row Ruth W . Sondra M . Deb K . Chris K . Becky O . Deb J . Josette S . Jane H . Jodi G . Second row Cindy E . Carol R. Beth W . Christine L. Kathy Y.. Lmnea F . Sherry K.. Jodene F Last row Ver O.. Tracy T.. Dentse H.. Michelle H . Cindy F Top left. Fal Cheerleaders Kathryn Kumm. Jodi GHWan. Sara Riley. Megan Creutz. Joan GiWan. Karen Kristensen Bottom left Winter Cheerleaders Me- gan Creutz. Kathryn Kumm. Joan Gii- lan. Paula Riley. Tracy Wilbeck. Sara Riley. Janet Gustafson Lower right Fans support the Vikings with 'Bee Swatters 37 ATHLETICS Volleyball '80 Bock row-Miss Skala. ass coach. Varsity. Barb Schultz. Donna Rosen. Ver Ogden. Michelle Hamm. Jane Dittmer. Jayme Anderson. Shauna Olson. Tracy True. Vicki Wamberg, Karen Kristensen. Val Johnson. Cristi Bengston. Coach Fejfar. “B” Team Vicki Ottoman. SM. Kathryn Kumm, Cindy Fink. Jane Hoppe. Lori Johnson. Chris Landholm. Jodi Gift Ian. Michelle ThoreH. SM. C Team-Deb Kumm. Becky Olson. Sherry Koehler. Jodene Fmck. Beth Wrick. Linnea Folck. Josette Swanson The varsity finished the season with a record of 7-10. Niobrara 15-11 15-14 Bloomfield 11-15 8-15 Winside Tournamen Osmond 15- 9 15-13 Wakefield 4-15 15-17 Hartington 15-11 10-15 15-12 Wakefield 13-15 7-15 Winside 15- 9 9-15 15-13 Creighton 15 -13 15- 8 Hartington 11-15 15- 0 18-15 Crofton 15- 3 13-15 14-16 Coleridge 8-15 5-15 Osmond 14-16 2-15 Wynot 14-16 4-15 Knox County Tournament Creighton 14-16 15-9 15-6 Niobrara 15- 7 8-15 10 15 District Tournament Hartington 15- 6 12-15 15- 8 Wynot 9-15 13-15 : A m 40 Front Row Mike Erickson. Jet Friedrich. Steve Kumm. Vem Albrecht. Craig Smith. Alan Erickson, Jett Hoyt. Roger Koehler. Joe Feldman. Steve Ritchey Second Row Jeff Nelson. Boyd Ober. Ned Blankenship, Jim Hoyt. Doug Tangeman. Steve Doerr. Steve Claussen. Brian Lock as. Joel Hoyt Third Row Mike Anderson. Scott Frevert. Dave Wamberg, Warren Kristensen, Randy Wolfgram. Dave Olson. Joel Suhr. John Barnes. Roger Muller Fourth Row: Wade Dennis. Tod lundberg, Marc GiUan, Kirk Ottoman. Dave Fnk Wausa participated in one of the toughest offenses in the state, in- cluding state rated Winside. The Vikings came through with a very respectable 4-4 record. Three Vi- king gridders were placed on the all conference team and five re- ceived honorable mention. The first team members were Alan Erickson. Mike Erickson, and Roger Koehler Those receiving honor- able mention were: Ned Blanken- ship. Steve Claussen. Jeff Frie- drich. Jeff Hoyt, and Brian Lack as. Left: The defense stops Harting- ton back. Lower Left: The offense likes opening the holes. Lower Right: Everyone goes for a piece of the Bear. Grape Crush Top left Senior players First Row Steve Kumm. Vern Albrecht. Craig Smith. Alan Erickson. Jett Hoyt. Joe Feldman Back Row Jeff Friedrich. Roger Koehler. Steve Ritchey. Mike Erickson Left The de- fense destroys Coleridge Middle One of the best offenses and defenses around Bottom left Coaches Hotovy. Timm, and Hage- man Bottom Right Another touchdown scored by the Vikings Wausa Opponent 14 Wynot 0 8 Wakefield 14 0 W'mside 7 OT 12 Hartmgton 23 40 Coleriage o 12 Osmona o 26 Laurei 6 22 Bloomfield 40 r 1 Girls Basketball ”80 VlK r G BOOSTERS Back Row. left to right Manager Cindy Fink. Veronique Ogden. Michelle Hamm. Jodi Gilian. Chris londhdm. Tracy True. Coach Timm. Shauna Olson. Jane Dittmer. Vicki Wamberg. Karen Kristensen, Val Johnson. Deb Johnson. Manager Barb Schultz Front row Manager Denise Johnson. Becky Olson. Josette Swanson. Sherry Koehler. Jodene Finck. Megan Cruetz. Kathy Young The Vikettes worked hard this season and put a lot of effort into their games. The girls won two games and were just a few points away from a winning season in a majority of the other games Lori Johnson was named to the second team all conference players and Shauna Olson received honorable mention. We They Randolph 28 84 Hartington 54 68 Laurel 33 36 Coleridge 33 61 Wakefield 52 48 Coleridge 40 59 Bloomfield 42 62 Osmond 49 51 Osmond 41 46 Creighton 36 35 Winstde 53 54 Knox Co Tourn Crofton 43 51 Wynot 34 56 Plainview 49 53 Districts Randolph 26 70 44 Top left: Michelle Hamm goes in for a lay up. Top right: Vicki Wamberg over powers Osmond op- ponent. Left. Lori Johnson shoots for two. Bottom right: Shauna Olson looks for someone open «s Kneeing from left Doug Tongeman. Warren Kristensen. John Barnes. St M Steve Finn. Dave Wamberg. Randy Wolfgram. Todd Carlson Standing from left Coach Hageman. Joel Hoyt. Boyd Ober. Jeff Friedrich. Ned Blankenship, Jim Hoyt. Jeff Nelson. Jeff Hoyt. Randy EDorado. Roger Koehler, and Asst Coach Hotovy The 1980 - 1981 basketball team had a very good year. It's 14-5 record was the best in 10 years. Coach Hageman became a 100 game winner with a 69-59 victory at Plainview on February 6. The team was once again runner-up in the Clark Division ot the Lewis and Clark Conference. The high points of the season include the Championship of the Coleridge Invitational and a 8 rating in state. The untimate was the victory over 2 rated Bloomfield in the Knox County Finals. This victory brought the county hard- ware home to Wausa for the first time in 10 years. The team was led by first team All-Conference players Jeff Nelson and Ned Blankenship. Jeff Nelson received honorable mention All-State. Much of the success the team achieved is due to the great spirit and support of the cheerleaders and fans. Right: The four seniors: Randy EIDorado, Jeff Friedrich. Jeff Hoyt, and Roger Koehler. Lower right: Jeff Hoyt going for a score Lower left: Roger Koehler scrambles for the rebound Kneeling from left Kirk Ottoman. Rob Bengston. Dave Fink. St M Steve Finn. Otto Woockman. Wade Dennis. Russ Koppelman Standing from left Coach Hageman. Doug Tangeman. Dave Olson. Tod Lundberg. Todd Carlson. Dave Wamberg. Jim Hoyt. Joel Hoyt. Warren Krlstensen. Randy Wolfgram, John Barnes, and Coach Hotovy Viking Basketball 80-81 The Junior Varsity had another fine season this year. They were 6-4 and never out of a contest. Except for a few close games everything went their way. Right: Coaches Hageman and Hotovy with the trophies of the year. Coleridge Invitational and Knox County Championships. Lower left: Randy EIDorado shows off his perfect form and scores. Lower right: The Vikings fast breaking offense is going again. Girls Track Back row: Vicki Wamberg, Tracy Wilbeck, Tracy True. Coach Fej- far, Jodene Finck, Jane Dittmer, Shauna Olson. Front row: Vicki Otteman. Barb Ober. Karen Kristensen. Kathryn Kumm, Becky Olson. Bottom left: 440 Relay Team. Bloomfield Duel 1st USD Invit. No record Creighton Duel Tie Knox County 1st Wakefield Invit. 2nd West Host Invit. 4th Plainview Duel 2nd Lewis Clark Conf. 4th District CE 6th New records: Shot put - Shauna Olson - 30'2 . 100 M hurdles - Karen Kristensen -16.2 . 800 M run - Tracy True - 2:31.7 min. 3200 M relay - Vicki Wamberg. Tracy Wilbeck. Karen Kristensen, Tracy True - 10:26.2 Top left: Field Event Girls. Top right: 1 and 2 Mile Relay Teams. Bottom left: Karen K. and Vicki W., both placed at the Vermilion Meet. Bottom right: Tracy T. running the relay. Vicki W. qualified for state in the high jump this year along with Tracy W. in the 3200 meter run. 49 1981 Viking Boys Track Front row Randy Wort gram. Wad© Dennis. Mike Anderson. Kirk Ottoman. John Barnes Middle row: Scott Frevert. Alan Erickson. Craig Smith. Joel Hoyt. Dave Wamberg. Dave Olson Back row Coach Hotovy, Roger Koehler. Mike Erickson. Steve Ritchey. Tyler Mainquist. Jeff Hoyt. Troy True. Jeff Friedrich. Todd Lundberg not pictured Right Medalists at the Dan Lennon Invitational at USD. Jeff H.. Tyler M . and Mike E Lower left: State Gold Medalist. Mike Erickson Mike set a new record at the state meet by jumping 14'8 in the pole vault Mike also competed in the long jump at state and finished 5th with a jump of 21 3”. Lower middle The jumpers of the team Tyler Mainquist placed 5th in the high jump at the state track meet Tyler's best jump was 6'2'V Lower right Hurdler-Jumper. Jeff H. 50 The 1981 track team kept the winning dynasty going at Wausa This year the team was never out of a meet and won two The race was close for the Know County Championship, but the team ran away with the Lewis Clark Conference meet During the year many bests were achieved and new records set Mike E improved his own pole vault record to 14'6 and set the long jump record of 21'IOVi . He qualified for the state meet for the second year m long jump and third year in pole vault He was also part of the 4 X 100 meter team along with Alan E.. Steve R. and Scott F. whom set the record of 45 7 seconds Tyler M raised his own high jump record to 6'2 and qualified for state in high jump for the second year The new event. 300 meter intermediate hurdles, was established this year Jeff H. set the record of 43 6 seconds Upper left Mike E clears the bar easily Upper right Steve R fights for a ploce Left Joel H working the hurdles Bottom Alan E and Craig S show thier form 51 Back Row: D. Tangeman, B. Ober. S. Claussen. N. Blankenship, Coach Hageman. Front Row: S. Koehler, B. Wrick, L. Folck, and R. Bengston. The golf team this year finished a fine season with one of their highlights being the O'Neill Invitational. Ned Blankenship and Doug Tangeman won 1st place as a two member team. Ned Blankenship qualified for state a third year in a row at the Wayne District Meet. Ned also took a first metal honor at the Hartington Invitational. Place Place STATE CHAMPION Ned Blankenship won the State Individual Championship Medal at the State Golf Tournament held at the Homes Golf Course in Lincoln Ned shot round of 39 and 39 Congratulations Ned! Plain view Invit. 8 th O'Neill Invit. 1st Hartington Invit. 6th Wausa Invit. 4th Stanton Invit. 5th Districts 6th S 2 Jr. High Football and Volleyball The junior high football team finished the season with a perfect record of 4 wins and 0 losses Back row. left to right: Coach Hageman, Darrin Lindquist, Chris Beaudette. Brian Fre- vert, Steve Bloomquist. Ken Gillilan, Michael Lackas. Guy Anderson. Coach Hotovy. Row two: Student Coach Ned Blankenship, Doug Munter, Doug Jensen, Mike Wintz, Bryan Tucker. Dave Tollefson. Kip Suhr, Danny Kumm. Chris Wilbeck Row one: Grant True. Jeff Wakeley, Greg Gillilan. Greg McQuay, Randy Block. Marty Claussen, Bruce Kristen- sen, Dennis Wamberg. Student Coach Rog- er Koehler. The eighth grade volleyball team ended its season with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss. The seventh graders held a perfect record of 3 and 0. Back row. left to right: Assis- tant Coach McCabe. Lisa Anderson, Teresa Young, Kristine Lauck. Patty Wrick, Susie Claussen. Student Coach Michelle Hamm, Coach Timm. Row two: Leanne Monson, Denise Tol- lefson. Beth Young. Tami Nelson. Row one: Michelle Anderson. Becky Smith. Jane Bengston, Sandy Swanson. S3 Jr. High Basketball The M � or high boys finished the season with a record of 6-3 They finished third in the Osmond Tournament Back row. left to right Coach Hageman. Doug Jensen. Mike Wintz. Guy Anderson. Michael Lockas. Bryan Tucker. Brian Frevert. Ken GilWan. Steve Bloomquist. Chris Beoudette. Darrin Lindquist. Shannon Ahlman. Dave ToHefson. Grant True. Coach Hotovy. Front row Student Coach Ned Blankenship. Dennis Wamberg. Bruce Kristensen. Doug Munter. Jeff Wakeley. Marty Clausen. Kip Suhr. Chris Wilbeck. Danny Kumm. Greg GilWan. Student Coach. Roger Koehler The girls basketball team had a season record of 4 wins and 6 losses The junior Vikettes brought home the first place trophy in the Osmond Tournament Back row left to right Student Coach Michelle Hamm. Leanne Monson. Patty Wrick. Kristine Louck Lisa Anderson. Susie Claussen. Tarm Nelson. Coach Timm. Front Row Sandy Swanson. Jane Bengston. Michelle Anderson. Beth Young Denise Tollefson. Teresa Young __ ________—— Back row: Coach Hotovy. Shannon A.. Bryan T., Darrin L.. Steve B.. Ken G.. Brian F„ Chris B., Kip Suhr, Coach Timm. Second row: Grant J.. Chris W., Greg G.. Danny K.. Michael L.. Guy A.. Marty C., Doug J. First row: Mike W.. Jett W., Doug M.. Bruce K.. Timmy J.. Dennis W., Greg M Jr. High Track Knox County Boys 2nd place Girts 3rd place Creighton Duel Boys 1st, 64 - 45 Girls 2nd. 28 - 72 Osmond Invitational Boys 8th place Girls 10th place Bloomfield Duel Boys 2nd. 53-91 Osmond Duel Girls 2nd. 23 - 96 Boys 1st, 99-47 Randolph Triangular Boys 1st Girls 2nd Back row: Leanne Monson, Lisa Anderson. Patty Wrick. Becky Smith. Front row: Coach Hotovy. Jane Bengston. Sandy Swanson. Michelle Ander- son. Coach Timm. 55 $6 S3LLIAIX0V Homecoming Week The 1980 Homecoming was kicked off by the following Spirit Week activities: day one. Hillbilly Day; day two. Bandage Day; day three. Back- wards Day; day four. Purple and Gold Day. and day five. Dress-Up Day. The bonfire on Thursday night and pep rally Friday afternoon helped to pick up everyone's spirits. Love is an endless dream 1960 Homecoming Royalty: I to R . Freshman attendants David Fink and Megan Creutz Junior attendants Ned Blankenship and Cndy F.nk Crown Bearer Travis Strivens Kng Jeff Friedrich Queen Joan Giian Crown Bearer Tara Fejfar Senior attendants Rot n Wolf gram and M e Erickson Sophomore attendants Jodi GMan and Randy Wolf gram 61 The Junior Class presents ... It's a typical day in Dogpatch as the Dogpatchers enter, singing It's A Typical Day. 62 Upper Right: Li'l Abner and his fellow cro- nies at the fishing hole. Lower Right: Mar- ryin' Sam discussing a few matters with Mayor Dawgmeat at the local Cornpone Meeting Lower Left: Daisy Mae tries to tell Li'l Abner his life is in danger because General Bullmoose is planning to have him killed. Upper left: Mammy and Pappy Yokum, Marryin' Sam. Earthquake McGoon, and Daisy Mae are conjuring to get Li'l Abner back home to Dogpatch. Li'l Abner On November 17 18. 1980. the Junior Class presented the play Li'l Abner Cast were as folows: Li'l Abner-Crag Smith. Daisy Mae-Vicki Wamberg Mammy Yokum-Joan Giilan. Pappy Yokum-Roger Koehler. MarrytV Sam-Jeff Hoyt. General Bullmoose-J� m Hoyt. Earthquake McGoon-Jeff Nelson, Lone- some Poiecat-David Wamberg. Hairless Joe-Joe Feldman. Romeo Scrogg-David Olson. Clem Scrogg-Jeff Freidrich. Alt Scrogg-Warren Kristensen. Moonbeam McSwme-Debbie Johnson. Cromes-Vem Albrecht. Brad Rogers. Duane Schlote. Alan Erickson. Jeff Friedrich. Mayor Dawgmeat-Randy EDor- ado. Senator Jack S Phogbound-Marvm Rosberg. Dr R T. Fnsdale-Mike Anderson. Government Man-Alan Erickson. Avertable Jones-Brad Rogers. Colonel-Shauna Olson. Presi- dent-Beth Wnck. Secretanes-Barb Schultz. Cynthia McQuay. Teresa Johnson. Tracy Wrtbeck. Speedy McRabbit-Tracy True. Appasionata Von Climax-Janet Gustafson Evil Eye Fiea- gle-John Wiegert. Dr Srmthborn-Jodi Giilan. Dr Krogmeyer- Vern Albrecht. Dr Schleifitz-Joel Hoyt. State Department Lady-Maralee Block. Wives-Karen Kristensen, Kim Whaley. Val Mamqmst. Michelle Hamm. Cristi Bengston. Jackie Schneider. Creighton-Sherry Koehler. Scroggs-Duane Schlote. Ruth Al- brecht. Kathy Young. Kathryn Kumm. Carol Rosberg. Vern Albrecht. Diane Wochter. Robbin Tucker. Barb Ober. Cindy McQuay. Paula Riley. Mn:heHe Thorert. Marilyn Klemschmit, Hus- bands-Otto Woockman. Tod Lundberg. Dave Fink. John Ros- berg. Kirk Otteman. Don Rodgers. Mrt e Erickson. Steve Claus- sen. Ned Blankenship. Brian Lockas. Steve Kumm. Scott Fre- vert Directors-Ketih Byrkit. Donna Lewis. Jack Waite. Student Director-Karen Finn 63 One-Act Play 64 The one-act play for this year was Requium for a Small Town. Cast members were, L to R- Joan Gillilan. Karen Finn, Jeff Friedrich, Jane Dittmer, Jodi Gillilan, Janet Gustafson and Jeff Hoyt. The group participated in contests in Homer and Wayne. ' 1 Speech The 1981 speech team participated in two contests. The first was the confer- ence speech contest in Wynot. March 2. 1981 The second was the District Speech Contest in Norfolk at North- east Technical Community College on March 20. 1981. Miss Lewis was the coach. Upper left: Troy True - Original Public Address; Upper middle: Kim Whaley and Chris Landholm - Poetry; Upper right: Dave Olson and Jane Dittmer - Prose; Lower left: Jane Dittmer and Karen Finn - Duet Acting; Lower middle: Steve Finn. Joel Hoyt, Kathryn Kumm. and Tracy Wilbeck - Drama; Lower right: Denise Johnson and Sherry Koehler - Informative. Junior-Senior Prom The 1981 Senior Class of Wausa High was honored by the Junior Class on Friday. May 1. 1981. at the Band- quet and Prom which was held in the Community Audi- torium The theme '‘This One's For You was carried out through a park scene of pastel colors Boyd Oder, president of the junior class gave the welcome ad- dress Mike Erickson, senior class president, gave the response and Mr Rogers gave the faculty response Marvin Rosberg sang ‘ This One's For You and Steven Doerr gave the prayer Doug Tangeman served as toastmaster The following members of the sophomore class. Debbie Johnson. Josette Swanson. Jodi GilWan, Tracy Wdbeck. Lori Johnson. Kathryn Kumm, David Ol- son. Randy Wolf gram. Brian Eckstrom. Joel Hoyt. Scott F re vert, and John Barnes were waitress and waiters The speaker for the evening was Mr Rorvik The Senior Class Prophecy was read by Ned Blankenship and Tyler Mainquist Entertainment was provided by members of the jumor class Cynthia McQuay and Karen Kristensen sang When Will I See You Again which ended 1981 s Banquet Music for the dance was provided by New Sound 66 67 Above Right Cast: On Floor: Jeff Hoyt and Randy EIDorado On Couch: Joan Gillilan, Donna Rosen. Roger Koehler. Jayme Anderson. Jackie Schneider. Barb Schultz, and Crlsti Bengston. Standing: Alan Erickson. Vern Albrecht. Janet Gustafson. Troy True. Karen Finn. Jeff Friedrich, and Craig Smith. This year's Senior Class Play was called Rest Assured by Donald Payton It was presented on March 27. 1981 The story takes place in the home of the wealthy Mohocks The whole story revolves around Mr Mohock, a stubborn old man. who cares only for money and who won't let his daughter marry her boyfriend because he's too poor Mr Mohock is harrassed constantly by the ghost of Luigi Lan- coni. Joe's dad after having a scuffle with him After taking too many sleeping piHs. Mr Mohock finds himself dead and fmds out exactly what everyone thinks of him After meet- ing Lucifer, he finds that the only thing he has is red marks and he didn't make the grade, so he's gong the other way if he doesn't change The play ends with Mr Mohock wakmg up and finding it all had been a dream and con- senting to Ns daughter's weddmg plans They play was directed by Mr Lundberg Above Left Lucifer and Mrs Schmaltz try to persuade Mr Mohock to go down or elsel Middle Left Jessica getting herself into condition Dr Brown attempts to move in on the now widowed Mrs Mohock Bottom Left Mrs Schmaltz and Lucifer are marching on down while Martha and Lixgi attempt to change Mr Mohock's mind about the wedding Miss Akers explains the financial losses of the day Bottom Right Mary. Mss Akers, and Mrs Mohock try to revive Mildred after she faints Middle Right Luigi contnues to try to change Mr Mohock's mind about the wedding Joe. Mary, and Mrs Mohock discuss ways they could convince Mr Mohock to change Ns mind Exhibit Day Exhibit Day is the time of the year when stu- dents have a chance to show all their aca- demic and artistic abilities. The gym has a large display of the work done in shop and art classes The grade school classrooms are decorated with a large display of their art pro- jects and classroom work completed through- out the year. Awards Banquet This year the Pep Club and the High School Activity Organizations put on a banquet to honor all the members of high school who participated in any kind of activity throughout the year Anyone m Mu- sic. both vocal and instrumental. Volleyball. Foot- ball. Basketball. Track. Golf. One Act Play, and Speech Contest received certificates and letters for their acheivements Honor Rom students, those with perfect attendance, and those people on An- nual Staff were recognized Senior Sneak Day On May 8, 1981, the senior class took their sneak trip. They boarded a bus at 5 a.m. for Omaha. The tour included Of- fut Air Force Base, Henry Doorly Zoo, Union Pacific Museum, and the Old Market where they ate at Spaghetti Works. The class also spent a few hours shopping at Westroads and saw a show at Six West Cinema After a fun, but tiring day, the class arrived back in Wausa. The Lundbergs and Wambergs accompanied them on their trip. 71 Graduation 1981 The Wausa High School Commencement Exercises were held in the W.H. Johnson Gymnasium on Sun- day, May 17. 1981. The commencement address was given by Bryce Neidig. The class was presented by the superintendent, Mr Rodgers. Milton Ober presented the Seniors with their diplomas. Scholar- ship awards and honors were presented by Mr. Wamberg with Mr. Fejfar assisting. Karen Finn was chosen as valedictorian and Craig Smith was cho- sen as salutatorian. The All-Around Girl Award was presented to Vicki Wamberg. The All-Around Boy Award was presented to Craig Smith. This year the Seniors chose as their motto; “Not Finished, Just Begun, the class flower was a red rose and the class colors were dusty rose and ivory. 72 Dedication We the Senior Class of 1981 would like to put forth a dedication to two fine gentlemen that have been on our staff. Last fall we welcomed Mr. Robert Rogers to Wausa High as our new superintendent. We would like to thank Mr Rogers for a wonderful year and hope that he will enjoy his future years here at Wausa. Our second dedication goes to Lyle Beaudette. Last spring Lyle passed away suddenly in his home. We not only lost a good janitor, but a great guy. 74 Our days at WHS Have been the best. Always remember. Never forget. For the time has come To stand as one. Goodbye, with love — The class of 1981. Karla DeBok 75 THANKS MAUCK STUDIO It's Been A Pleasure Serving You Class Of '81 You Can See The Difference. 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