Wausa High School - Viking Yearbook (Wausa, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1982 volume:

2ncs 'Wausa Jultlic School li ausa,d eJr sJ[(i Classes OfiGCtlltlJ Oroanixatiort Sports L ?ctivii?tS 3 Zl Z7 3 9 57 IN DEDICATION TO JEFF NELSON We the Senior Class of 1982 would like to dedicate this annual to our former classmate and great friend, Jeffrey Alan Nelson. THE LOAN OF A CHILD “I’ll give you for a little time, a child of mine.” He said. “For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he’s dead. It may be six or seven years twenty-two or three But will you till I call him back, take care of him for me?” “Now I can’t promise he will stay, Since all from earth return, But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I’ve looked this wide world over In search of teachers true And of the throngs that crowd life’s lane, I have selected you. Now will you give him all your love Not think the labor vain, Not hate me when I come to call And take him back again?” I fancied that I heard them say, “Dear Lord, Thy Will be done.” For all the joy the child will bring The risk of grief we’ll run, We’ll shelter him with tenderness And should his stay be brief We’ll have his loving memories As solace for our grief. And should the Angels call for him Much sooner than We’ve planned We’ll brace the bitter grief that comes And try to understand.” — Author Unknown Jeff was born March 30, 1964, and passed away January 29, 1982. He was an outstanding athlete, musician and student. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Ruth Elaine Albrecht (Rufus) Pep Club 1-2-4, Chldr. 1-2-4, March. Band 1- 2-4, G. Glee 1, Choir I-2-3-4. Triple Trio 2, Swing Choir 3-4, Voc Clinic 3-4, Musical 2-3-4, Sr. Play 4, Lib. 3. Class Treas. 1. Waitress 2, Homecoming Att. 1, “I'm here on time, I must have forgotten something. Ned Wayne Blankenship (Wire) FB Letter 1-2-3-4, BB Letter 12-3-4, Golf letter 1-2-3-4, W. Club 1-2-3-4, W. Club Pres. 4. Choir 1-2, Musical 2-3. Sr. Play 4, Co. Govt. Day 3, Class Pres. 1-2, Class Sec. 4, Med. Ca- reer Day 3. Waiter 2, Homecoming Att. 1-2-3- 4, “I want to be bashful, but the girls won’t let me. Mark Carlson (Mouse) Sr. Play 4. “The fact he doesn’t talk, doesn’t mean he doesn’t have anything to say.” Steven Robert Claussen (Cactus) FB Letter I -2-3-4. BB 1, Golf 2-3, Golf letter 2, W. Club 1 -2-3-4, Musical 3, Waiter 2, “I only come to school when I can’t find any- thing else to do.” Jane Marie Dittmer (Froggy) BB 1-2-3, BB Letter 2-3, VB 1-2-3-4, VB Let- ter 3-4. Track Letter 1-2-3, Track (State) 2, W. Club 1-2-3-4, Choir 4, Jr. Play 1, Musical 4, Sr. Play 4. Speech Con. 1-2-3-4, One Act 3-4, Girls’ St. 3. Annual 4, “I’m not arguing, I’m telling you. Steven Mark Doerr (Stab) FB 1-3-4, FB Letter 3-4, W. Club 3-4. March. Band 1-2-3-4. Pep Band 1-2-3-4, Stage Band 2- 3-4, Co. Govt. Day 3, Waiter 2, St. Council 3-4, “If he can’t find anything to laugh about, he just sits and giggles.” 4 Brian I,. Eckstrom (Eckstrom) Co. Govt. Day 3. “Though he doesn’t say much, he thinks a lot.” Cindy LeAnn Fink (Snake) BB St. M. 2-3-4. BB St. M. Letter 3-4. VB 1-2- 3, Pep Club 1 -2-3-4, Pep Club Pres. 4. Chldr. 4, W Club 3-4, Bands 1 -2-3-4, Band Clinic 4, Choir 1 -2-3-4, Girls Glee 4, dr. Play 1, Musical 2-3-4, Sr. Play 4, St. Council 2, Waitress 3, Homecoming Alt. 2-3-4, Queen 4. “She looks dignified, hut wait till you get to know her.” Michelle Kay Hamm (Corny) BB 1 -2-3-4. BB Letter 2-3-4, VB 1-2-3-4, VB Letter 4. Pep Club 1-2- 3, W Club 2-3-4. Choir 1- 2-3-4, Swing Choir 4, Vocal Cline 4. Musical 2- 3-4. Jr. Play 1. Sr. Play 4. Annual 4. Class Sec. 3. Waitress 2. “Even the mighty oak was once a little nut.” James LeRoy Hoyt (Jumpin Jim) FB 1-2-3-4. FB Letter 2-3-4, BB 1-2-3-4. BB Letter 3-4. Track Let. 1-2-3-4, Golf 3. W Club 1-2-3-4. Bands 1-2-3-4. Choir 1-2-3-4. Boys Octet 2, Swing Choir 4, Boys Glee 2-3-4. Vocal Clinic 4. Sr. Play 4, Musical 2-3-4, Lib. 3. One Act 4. Science Math Day 3 Greater men have lived, but you know. I’d rather doubt it.” Denise Marie Hult (Niece) Pep Club 1-2-3. Choir 1-2-3-4, Vocal Clinic 4, Annual 4. Waitress 2. “She looks like an angel acts like one too, but you never can tell what an angel will do.” Denise Louise Johnson (Crink) BB St. M. 3-4, BB St. M. Letter 4, Musical 2, Sr. Play 4, Speech Contest 2-3, Co. Govt. Day 3, Lib. 3. Why take life seriously, you never get out of it alive.” 5 Lee W. Johnson (Kunz) FB St. M. 1, Concert Band 1-2-3, Pep Band 1- 2-3, March. Band 1-2-3, Stage Band 1-2-3, Band Clinic 2-3, District Band 2-3. If I didn’t have a mouth, where would I put my feet.” John J. Kleinschmit (Hoze) Choir 1-2, What he wants out of school most, is himself.” Karen Marie Kristensen (Bones) BB 1-2-3-4. BB Letter 2-3-4, VB 1-3, Track Letter 1-2-3-4, Track - State 2, Pep Club 1-2- 3, Chldr. 2-3. W Club 1-2-3-4, Bands 1-2-3-4. Stage Band 2-3-4, Choir 1-2-3-4. Triple Trio 2. Swing Choir 3- 4, Vocal Clinic 2-3-4, Musical 2-3-4, Sr. Play 4. A jolly good sport with an eye for fun.” Brian W. Lackas (Boss Hog) FB 1-2-3-4, FB Letter 2- 3-4, BB 1. W Club 2- 3- 4, Choir 1-2-4. Musi- cal 3, Sr. Play 4, St. Council 1. Oh yes, school does Fill the gap between evenings.” Tyler William Mainquist (Einstein) FB St. M. 1, Track Letter 2-3-4. Track- State 2-3-4, W. Club 2-3-4, W Club Treas. 4, Bands 1-2-3-4. Stage Band 2-3-4. Band Clinic 1-2-3-4, Instr. Solo 1-2-4, Vocal Clinic 4, Accomp. 2-3- 4. Musical 2, Co. Govt. Day 3, Class V. Pres. 1- 4, Class Teas. 2, Waiter 2. Math Contest 1-2-3- 4. Bus. Contest 1. Math Science Day 3, Home- coming DJ 4. Someday he’ll show Einstein a thing or two.” Cynthia Tammy McQuay (Quack) Pep Club 1-2-3, Choir 1-2-3-4, Swing Choir 3- 4. Vocal Clinic 3-4, Musical 3-4, Sr. Play 4, Co. Govt. Day 3, Annual 3-4. Annual Editor 4, St. Council 3-4, Waitress 2, Homecoming Att. 4. Her mind never knows what her mouth will say.” 6 Jeffrey Alan Nelson ' (Effy) FB 1-2-3-4. FB Letter 2-3-4. Golf Letter 1-2, BB 1 -2-3-4, BB Letter 2-3-4, W Club 1 -2-3-4. W Club Sec. 4, Bands 1-2-3-4. Band Clinic 1-2- 3, Instr. Solo 1-2. Boys Glee 3, Vocal Clinic 2- 3, Choir 1-2-3. Boys Octet 2, Swing Choir 3, Accomp. 2-3, Musical 2-3-4, Co. Govt. Day 3, Class Treas. 3, Waiter 2, Homecoming MC 4, Business Contest 1 Boyd Milton Ober (Milt) FB Letter 2-3-4, BB 1-2-3-4, BB Letter 3-4, Track Letter 1. Golf Letter 2-3-4. W Club 1-2- 3-4, W Club V Pres.4, Choir 1-2, Musical 2-3-4. Sr. Play 4. Co. Govt. Day 3, St. Coun. V. Pres. 2-3, Class Pres. 4, Waiter 2, Homecoming Att. 4. King 4. Math Contest 1. “What makes the world go around parties.” Veronique Lise Ogden (Fog) BB 1-3-4. BB Letter 3- 4. VB 1 -2-3-4, VB Let- ter 4, Track 2, Pep Club 1-2-3, W Club 3- 4, Band 1-2-3-4. Pep Band 1-2-3-4. March. Band 1 -2-3-4. Band Clinic 3-4. Choir 1-2-3- 4, Triple Trio 2. Swing Choir 3-4, Vocal Clinic 3-4, Musical 3-4, Sr. Play 4. Tm in favor of a seven day weekend.” Shauna Leann Olson (Juice) BB 1-2-3-4, BB Letter 2- 3-4, VB 1 -2-3-4. VB Letter 2-3-4, W Club 2- 3- 4, Choir 1-2-3-4, Musical 3, Speech Contest 1. “Life is like an almond joy, incredi- bly delicious.” Paula Jalynn Riley (Pumper) VB 1. Pep Club 1-2-3, Chldr. 2-3, Band 1-2-3 4, Pep Band 1-2-3-4. March. Band i-2-3-4 Band Clinic 4. Choir 1-2-3-4, Girls Glee 1-2, Musical 3. “An innocent face, but vou can nev- er tell.” Bradley Jay Rogers (Bart) FB 1, BB 1-2. Track Letter 1-2, Band 1-2-3-4, March. Band 1-2-3-4. Pep Band 1-2-3-4, Band Clinic 1-2-3-4, Choir 1-2-3-4, Swing Choir 3-4, Accomp. 1-2, Musical 3, Sr. Play 4. Speech Contest 2-4, Valentine’s Homecoming DJ, Honor Choir 3, One Act Play 4. “Just when I was getting used to this place, I graduate.” i 7 Marvin Nels Rosbert (Marv) Choir 1-2-3-4, Boys Octet 2-3, Vocal Clinic 2-4, Musical 2-3-4, Sr. Play 4. “If I’m not there on time, wait for me.” Douglas Alan Tangeman (Hut) KB 3. KB St. M. 4. BB 1 -2-3, Golf Letter 1 -2-3- 4. VV Cluh 1-2-3-4, Choir 1-2. Musical 3, Sr. Play 4. Co. Govt. Day 3, Class Treas. 4. “Put it off until tomorrow, you made enough mistakes today.” Michelle Jean Thorell (Shell) VB 2, VB St. M. 3-4. YB St. M. Letter 4. Pep Cluh 1-2-3, VV Club 4. Choir 1 -2-3-4. Swing Choir 4. Musical 3. “Quit yer kidding. I'm at this institoo- shun for work.” Tracy True (Big “T”) BB 1-3, BB Letter 3. : VB I-2-3-4, VB Letter 3-4, Track Letter 1-2- 3-4, Track- State 2, Pep Cluh 1-2-3, W Club 1-2-3-4. VV Club V. Pres. 3. VV Cluh Pres. 4, Choir 1 -2-3-4. Vocal Clinic 4. Musical 3, Sr. Play 4. Co. Govt. Day 3, Homecoming MC 4, She may shock her elders, but never her classmates.” Bobbin Rae Tucker (Tweet) Track St. M. 4, Pep Club 1-2-3, Choir 1-2-3-4, Musical 3-4, Jr. Class Play 2. Sr. Class Play 4, Libr. 3-4, Annual Staff 4, St. Council 1. Class Sec. 2, Class Pres. 3, Med. Career Day 3, Math Contest 2-3-4, Waitress 2, Typing Contest 1. Life starts on Friday night and ends on Mon- day morning.” Danny Wachter (Wacky) Track St. M. 1. Choir 1-2, Sr. Play 4, “How do they expect me to learn? They give me a dif- ferent lesson everyday.” Diane Wachter (Wacko) Track St. M. 4. Pep Club 1-2, Choir 1-2-3-4, Vocal Clinic 4, Musical 3, Sr. Class Play 4, Student Director 4, Libr. 3. Annual Staff 4, Science Math Day 3. “Late hours are bad for one, but alright for two.’ Kimberly Ann Whaley (Pshew) Choir 1-2-3, Musical 2-3-4, Speech Contest 1- 2-3-4. Libr. 3-4, Annual Staff 4. “Lead me not into temptation, just show me the way.” John M. Wiegert (Veegert) Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 1-2-3. Band Clin- ic 1-2-3-4. Stage Band 3-4, Marching Band 1- 2-3-4, Musical 3. “I’d be good, but it’s such a strain.” CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1979. 36 frightened freshmen entered the halls of Wausa High School. They were: Ruth Albrecht. Ned Blanken- ship, Mark Carlson, Steve Claussen, Jane Dittmer. Steve Doerr, Brian Eckstrom, Cindy Fink. Jill Halleen. Michelle Hamm, Jim Hoyt, Denise Hult, Denise Johnson. Lee Johnson. John Kleinschmit. Karen Kristensen. Brian Lackas. Tami Leisy, Kathy Lurz. Tyler Mainquist, Cynthia McQuay, Jeff Nelson, Boyd Ober, Veronique Ogden, Shauna Olson, Paula Riley, Byron Roland. Marvin Rosberg, Doug Tangeman, Mi chelle Thorell, Tracy True, Robbin Tucker. Danny Wachter. Diane Wachter, Kim Wrhaley, John Wiegert. We elected Ned B. as our pres.. Tyler M., v. pres.; Jill H.. sec.; and Ruth A., treas. Robbin T.. and Boyd 0. were class representatives on the student council. Cheering for the freshmen class were Ruth A. and Jill H. Letter winners our freshman year were Ned B.. Jim H.. Jeff N., Shauna O.. Jane D., Tracy T.. Karen K., Boyd 0.. Doug and Ruth A. Miss Arent and Mr. Ankeny lead our class as sponsors. During the year Jill H., Tami L., Byron R., and Kathy L. left our school. Returning the next fall were 32 eager sophomores. Elected to rule over us were: Pres.. Ned B.; V. Pres.. Boyd O.; Sec.. Robbin T.; Treas.. Tyler M, St. Council Rep., Cindy K. Brian L. Cheerleaders were Karen K Paula R., and Ruth A. Joining last year’s lettermen were: Brian I... Tyler M.. and Michelle H. Homecoming attendants were Ned B. and Cindy F. Once again Miss Arent and Mr. Ankeny were our sponsors. In 1981, 33 rowdy juniors were once again wandering the halls. During the summer Brad Rogers joined our class. Elected as officer were Robbin T , pres.; Boyd 0., v. pres.; Michelle H.. sec.; and Jeff N.. treas. Serving as representatives for St. Council were Cynthia M and Steve D. Our cheerleaders that year were Karen K and Paula R. Lettering their junior year were Cindy F . and Veronique O. Chosen as homecoming attendants were Ned B. and Cindy F. Our class presented the musical ’ Lil Abner under the direction of Mr Waite, Miss Lewis and Mr. Byrkit. We honored the seniors at prom on May 1. The theme was This One s for V ou. Helping us with this event and throughout the year were Miss Skala and Mr. Byrkit. Returning once more to grace the halls of W.H.S. were 33 anxious seniors. Officers included Boyd O , pres.; Tyler M., v. pres.; Ned B sec.; Doug T.. treas. Student council representatives were Cynthia M. and Stave D. Cheering their last year were Cindy h and Ruth A. Denise J. and Michelle T. lettered as seniors. Senior royalty for homecoming were Ned B King Boyd O., Cynthia M., and Queen Cindv F. Class sponsors were Mr. Rogers and Mr. Wamberg. The seniors presented the play Hillbilly W eddin on April 2 under the direction of Mr. I.undberg. The seniors decided to take April 28 off from school and travel to Omaha for a fun filled day. We were guests of honor at the Jr.-Sr. Prom on May 7. On January 29 the seniors experienced the loss of one of our classmates, Jeff Nelson. Baccalaureate was held on May 9 and Commencement Exercises on May 16. ( IN MEMORY OF WARREN KRISTENSEN The members of the student body would like to put forth this page in memory of Warren Kristensen, a member of the junior class, who passed away of March 25, 1982. Fear not that your life shall come to an end. But rather fear that it shall never have a beginning. — John Henry Newman The senior and junior classes placed this bell in front of the W. H. Johnson Gymnasium in memory of their former classmates Jeff Nelson and Warren Kristen- sen. , CLASS OFFICERS AND STUDENT COUNCIL SENIORS JUNIORS Upper left: Pres., Boyd Ober; Vice Pres., Tyler Mainquist; St. Co., Cynthia McQuay; Treas., Doug Tangeman; Sec., Ned Blankenship; St. Co., Jodi Gillilan; Treas., Deb Johnson; Pres., Dave Olson; Sec., Tracy Wilbeck; St. Co., John Barnes. Lower left: St. Co., Don Rodgers, V. Pres., Rob Bengston; St. Co., Megan Creuz; Treas., Becky Olson; Pres., Dave Fink; Sec., Chris Kephart. Lower right: St. Co., Michael Lackas, Treas., Chris Wilbeck; V. Pres., Darrin Lindquist; St. Co., Lisa Anderson; Pres., Kris Lauck; Sec., Michelle Anderson. SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN CLASS OF 1983 j u N I O R S Mike Anderson John Barnes Mike Carlson Todd Carlson Todd Eckstrom Steve Finn Scott Frevert Jodi Gillilan Jane Hoppe Joel Hoyt Debbie Johnson Lori Johnson Marilyn Kleinschmit Sherry Koehler Warren Kristensen Kathryn Kumm Chris Landholm Roger Mller Dave Olson Carol Rosberg Randy Wolfgram Beth Wrick Kathy Young Joel Suhr Josette Swanson Dave Wamberg Tracy Wilbeck CLASS OF 1984 John Rosberg Dan Scherer Todd Skalberg Ruth Weigert Otto Wockman Todd Barger Rob Bengston Megan Creutz Wade Dennis Cindy Eckstrom Jodene Finck Dave Fink Linnea Folck Marc Gillilan Mary Gray Chris Kephart Russ Koppelmann Deb Kumm Tod Lundberg Sondra Mainquist Becky Olson Kirk Otteman Sara Riley Don Rodgers Dean Roland CLASS OF 1985 Guy Anderson Lisa Anderson Michelle Anderson Chris Beaudette Steve Bloomquist Donis Bratetic Susan Claussen Brian Frevert Ken Gillilan Ed Hoppe Doug Jensen Dan Kleinschmit Mike Lackas Kris Lauck Darrin Lindquist Tami Nelson EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OF 1986 Shannon Ahlman Jane Bengston Randy Block Marty Clausen Greg Gillilan Timmy Johnson Bruce Kristensen Danny Kumm Greg McQuay Leanne Monson Doug Munter Rodney Roland Naomi Scherer Becky Smith Kip Suhr Sandy Swanson David Tollefson Grant True Brian Tucker Jeff Wakeley PETERS HARDWARE FURNITURE SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OF 1987 A Michelle Wintz Todd Ahlman Daniele Anderson Lisa Anderson Gretchen Creutz Mike Cunningham Sandi Finck Jeff Frank Kelly Hamm Amy Hintz Corey Jensen Kathy Kleinschmit Terri Koehler Brad Kumm Lisa Lindquist Terry Nelson Eric Pearson Roger Roland Kurt Sinkler Danita Vanness Becca Wamberg THE WAUSA GAZETTE SIXTH GRADE Back row: Mrs. Peters, Val Clausen, Bob Hoppe, Paul Throener, Sarah Johnson, Jill Dawson, Lau- ra Anderson, Mark Wrick, Melissa McQuay, Ken- ny Claussen. Row two: Burdice Monson, Jeff Hoppe, Joyce priedrich, Danny Schlote, Lance Carlson, Michael Thorell, Troy Barger. Row one: Richard Kleinschmit, Darren Vanness, Billy Johnson, Lori Anderson, Jerry Beaudette. FIFTH GRADE GERRY MILLER IMP. INC. Back row: Tiffany Anderson, Heather Norman, Chris Seagren, Lance Lundberg, Cynthia Johnson, Heather Kephart. Front row: Mrs. Johnson, Billy Monson, Jannette Gray, Becky Anderson, Chris- topher Hintz, Jason Becker, Gail Swanson. Not pictured: Mark Dawson, Scott Dittmer. FOURTH GRADE Back row - Mrs. Holmquist, Danny Wamberg, Richard Clausen, Bradly Johnson, Richard Hoppe, Kendra Tucker, Lynne Monson. Front row - James Stevens, Colette Anderson, Deanna demon, Julie Young, Regina Throener, Chris Pfeil, Amy Creutz. Back row - Carrie Lundberg, Gerry Hoppe, Heather Anderson, Michelle Hintz, Jody Jensen. Front row - Billy Clemon, Kristina Wamberg, Jac- queline Stevens, Sharee Fejfar, Jon Baue, Darrell Kleinschmit, not pictured, Mrs. Hageman. THIRD GRADE SECOND GRADE Back row - Miss Heller, Leon Brasch, Andrea Bonde, Sarah Baker, Tony Kumra, Shandy Thor- ell, Cheryl Tollefson. Front row - Shane Cameron, Doug Anderson, Kristin Clarkson, Elizabeth Clarkson, Lora Anderson, Angie Bloomquist, Travis Strivens, not pictured, Michael Kumm. Back row - Mrs. Baker, David Scherer, Jacob Bergman, Craig Tollefson, Mitch Johnson, Julie Finck, Kevin Claussen, Todd Pfeil, Chad Reineke, Jennifer Stevens. Front row - Tara Fejfar, Leann Kleinschmit, Jami Lee, Erik Godier, Daun Waite, Laurie Wakeley, Joe West, Heath Norman, Brian Brasch. FIRST GRADE CREUTZ DRUG STORE KINDERGARTEN: Back row, left to right - Marty Thorell, Brian Wakeley, Scott Anderson, Jeff Nelson, Becky Bengston, Nicole Gillilan, Aaron Thorell, Tom Sukup, April Kumm. Front row - Danny Vanness, Brent Prichett, Christina and Carisa Bloomquist, Jason Wilbeck, Eric Vanness, Loren Claussen, Todd Stevens. Not pictured, Mrs. Anderson. On December 10, the elementary students presented the play, THE SMALL ONE. In the performance Lance Carlson played a small boy trying to sell his donkey. In doing so, he takes him to the auction block (lower left), but no one will buy him. He then tries selling him door-to-door (lower right), but still nobody will buy him. Later Joseph and Mary, played by Jeff Hoppe and Val Clausen, (upper right) buy the donkey for their trip to Bethlehem. The play was directed by Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Brykit, along with the help of all the elementary teachers. ANDERSON’S GROCERY Top: Mr. Tucker and Mr. Hage- man just fooling around. Mid- dle: Jeff Nelson asks Santa (Mr. Hageman) for no more down and backs. Bottom left: Mrs. Cook, hiding from the camera. Bottom right: Mr. Ankeny takes his leisure time seriously. ADMINISTRATION SUPERINTENDENT PRINCIPAL Mr. Robert Rogers Mr. Dale Wamberg FACULTY Miss Lorene Arent Home Economics Mr. Gary Lundberg Social Studies Mr. Roger Tucker Mathematics Mr. James Ankeny Biology, Science Mrs. Joyce Cook Librarian, Jr. High Math Miss Barbara Skala Physics, Chemistry, Science Mr. Ed Fejfar Guidance Counselor Mr. Keith Byrkit Instrumental Music Mr. Jack Waite Vocal Music Mr. Scott McCabe Industrial Arts Mrs. Mary Anderson Business Education Mrs. Karen Fejfar English, Drama Mrs. Diane Nelson English, Speech Mrs. Kay Addison Jr. High English Miss Karen Meyer Special Education, Art Mrs. Connie Anderson Reading Program Mrs. Ida Holmquist Fourth Grade Elementary Coordinator Mrs. Karen Peters Sixth Grade Mrs. Robbi Johnson Fifth Grade 24 Mrs. Nancy Hageman Third Grade Miss Dee Heller Second Grade Mrs. Donna Baker First Grade Mrs. Eula Anderson Kindergarden, Elementary Music EMPLOYEES Secretaries: Nancy Erickson, Rita Moseman Custodians: Garland Johnson, Paul Riley, Don Tangeman Not pictured, Blaine Swanson Bus Drivers: Don Tangeman, Violet Beaudette, Wilbur Ekdahl, Keene Reed, Arlyn Beaudette, Paul Riley, Not pictured, Herb Bengston Cooks: Betty Prather, Doris Ekdahl, Arlis Koehler, Eunice Swanson, Betty Claussen 25 Top: At a pep rally Veron- ique shows us her ability to put make-up on Lisa blindfolded. Middle: Pep band getting ready for an up-coming pep rally while senior girls scream their famous ’82 chant. Bottom: Members of annual staff taking their work serious- ly. I WHS BAND Members of the marching band are: (Bottom picture) Row 6, left to right: Jim H., Tod L., Tyler M., Steve B., Ed H., Joel H. Row 5: John W., Karen K., Jeff N., Mike W., Dave F., Steve F., Guy A., Chris W. Row 4: Don R., Chris L., Tracy W., Michael L., Josette S., Steve D., Brian F., Ken G. Row 3: Ruth W., Jodene F., Linnea F., Brad R., Paula R., Beth W., Deb K., Sara R. Row 2: Veronique 0., Lisa A., Sherry K., Denise T., Tami N., Sondra M., Jane H., Deb J. Row 1: Marching band pompon squad: Michelle A., Kathryn K., Kris L., Jodi G., Megan C., Cindy F., Becky 0., Ruth A. ■■■■El SIXTH GRADE BAND Back row: Paul Throener, Kenny Claussen, Jeff Hoppe, Tim Anderson, standing - Lori Anderson, Mike Thorell, Joyce Friedrich, Darren Vanness, Jerry Beaudette, Robert Hoppe, Burdice Monson, Mark Wrick, Lance Carlson, Troy Barger. Front row: Laura Anderson, Val Clausen, Jill Daw- son, Sara Johnson. 29 THE VOICES OF WHS WHS SENIOR CHOIR Front row: Sara R„ Paula R., Ruth W., Sondra M„ Chris K., John R„ Brian L., Brad R., Ruth A., Marilyn K., Josette S., Kathryn K., Debbie J. Second row: Director Mr. Jack Waite, Michelle T., Cindy F., Cindy M„ Cindy E„ Dave 0., John B., Roger M„ Tod L., Megan C., Beth W., Linnea F„ Becky O., Jodene F., Third row: Denise H., Michelle H., Robbin T., Mary G., Dave F., Randy W., Scott F., Warren K., Don R., Marvin R., Jodi G., Deb K., Veronique 0., Diane W., Fourth row: Tracy W., Kathy Y., Shauna O., Tracy T., Joel H., Mike A., Kirk O., Jim H., Dave W., Otto W., Sherry K., Jane D., Chris L., Karen K. I MADRIGAL Front Row: Kathy Young, Tracy Wilbeck, Chris Landholm, Deb Johnson. Back row: Mike Ander- son, Joel Hoyt, Dave Olson. Not pictured, Randy Wolfgram. ACCOMPANISTS Standing: Tracy Wilbeck, Darrin Lindquist, Tami Nelson, Tyler Mainquist. Sitting: Jodene Fink, Kris Lauck. 30 SWING CHOIR toAriiht: KaItjlryn K.,.Otto W., Michelle T„ Brad R„ Tracy W„ Jim H„ Chris L„ Warren K„ Jodi G„ Kare1nIK -ryeromque O., Dave W„ Michelle H., Dave F„ Cindy M„ Joel H„ Debbie J„ Dave 0., Kathy Y., 1 od L., Ruth A. BOYS’ GLEE Left to right, back row: Randy W., Joel H., Mike A. , Otto W., Jim H., Row 1: Dave F., Dave 0., John B. , Chris B., Darrin L. FRESHMEN CHOIR Left to right; back row: Chris B., Darrin L., Row two: Denise T„ Kris L„ Lisa A., Tami N., Susie C. Row one: Donis B., Brenda R„ Beth Y„ Michelle GIRLS’ GLEE Left to right, back row: Chris L., Tracy W., Kris L., Lisa A., Sherry K., Mary G., Jodi G., Megan C., Tami N. Middle row: Chris K., Beth W., Beth Y„ Cindy E„ Deb K„ Mi- chelle A., Kathryn K. Front row: Ruth W., Sondra M., Sara R., Deb J., Becky 0. ti CONTEST GROUPS AND SOLOISTS Wausa High School Music Department went to the Wayne District Music Contest this year to find competition tougher than in Plainview. We en- tered 22 events and brought home 4 superiors, 10 excellents, 6 goods, and 2 fairs. Those who re- ceived a superior rating were: Madrigal; Dave Ol- son, vocal solo; Sondra Mainquist, flute; and Tyler Mainquist, percussion. Congratulations to these people for a job well done! •'-Yi 32 JUNIOR HIGH MUSIC Junior high band: Back row, left to right: Brad K., Tim J., Dennis W., Jeff F., Eric P., Todd A., Terry N., Corey J., Rebecca W., Dave T. Second row: Naomi S., Teresa Y., Terri K., Danita V., Michelle W., Daniele A., Kirt S., Shannon A., Mike C., Lisa A., Jeff W., Sandi F. Front row: Becky S., Sandy S., Gretchen C., Jane B., Lisa L., Patty W. Junior high chorus: Back row: Terri K., Becky S., Terry N., Shannon A., Bryan T., Dave T., Todd A., Sandi F., Leanna M., Patty W. Second row: Lisa A., Gretchen C., Teresa Y., Kelly H., Eric P., Mike C., Jeff W., Lisa L., Rebecca W., Jane B., Sandy S. First row: Naomi S., Danita V., Brad K., Corey J., Tim J., Kirk S., Bruce K., Michelle W., Daniele A. BOYS’ W CLUB Back row: Coach Hageman, Steve Claussen, Tyler Mainquist, Steve Doerr, Jim Hoyt, Brian Lackas, Boyd Ober, Ned Blankenship, Coach Hotovy. Fourth row: Kirk Otteman, Joel Hoyt, Scott Frevert, Warren Kristensen, Dave Wamberg. Third row: Mike Anderson, Steve Finn, Todd Carlson, Tod Lundberg, Doug Tangeman. Second row: Randy Wolfgram, John Barnes, Dave Olson, Rob Bengston. Front row: Brian Frevert, Wade Dennis. GIRLS’ W CLUB Back row: Shauna Olson, Veronique Ogden, Tracy True, Michelle Hamm, Karen Kristensen, Michelle Thorell. Third row: Cindy Fink, Megan Creutz, Sherry Koehler, Chris Landholm, Beth Wrick, Jane Dittmer. Second row: Lori Johnson, Becky Olson, Linnea Folck, Jodi Gillilan, Tracy Wilbeck, Josette Swanson. Front row: Coach Fejfar, Kathryn Kumm, Jodene Finck, Deb Johnson. MAUCK STUDIO INC PEP CLUB SPIRIT Pep Club Members: Back row: Deb K., Chris K., Lisa A., Susan C., Sherry K., Jodene F. Third row: Ruth W., Cindy E., Sondra M., Tracy W., Deb J. Second row: Beth Y., Tami N., Sara R., Linnea F., Denise T. Front row: Michelle A., Becky 0., Megan C., Cindy F., Kris L., Jodi G., Ruth A., Kathryn K. Fall and winter cheer- leaders were: Kathryn Kumm, Jodi Gillilan, Becky Olson, Cindy Fink, Kris Lauck, Megan Creutz, Michelle Ander- son, and Ruth Albrecht. JR. HIGH CHEERLEADERS left to right: Michelle Wintz, Jane Bengston, Patty Wrick, Sandy Swanson, Gretchen Creutz, Danita Vanness. SCHMECKPEPER IMPLEMENT CO., INC. STUDENT LIBRARIANS Student librarians for the 1981 - 1982 school term were as follows: Kim Whaley, Mrs. Cook, Robbin Tucker, Sherry Koehler. breath Upper left: The girl Vikes fighting for a rebound. Upper right: Coach Hotovy giving instructions to Wade Dennis. Middle: Shauna getting into her spike. Bottom: Todd Carlson gets ready to shoot. VOLLEYBALL VARSITY. Back row: Beth Wrick, Veronique Ogden, Michelle Hamm, Tracy True, Shauna Olson, Jane Dittmer, Chris Landholm, Jodi Gillilan. Front row: Josette Swanson, Jane Hoppe, Jodene Finck, Sherry Koehler, Kathryn Kumm. The varsity team ended the season with a record of 8 wins and 7 losses. B and C TEAMS. Back row: Michelle Anderson, Beth Young, Tami Nelson, Kris Lauck, Lisa Anderson, Susie Claussen, Denise Tollefson, Sara Riley. Front row: Chris Kephart, Becky Olson, Linnea Folck, Deb Kumm, Megan Creutz. B team ended the season with 8 wins and 3 losses. C team ended the season with 4 wins and 5 losses. BILL’S PLACE 41 Front row: Michael Lackas, Guy Anderson, Mike Wintz, Ken Gillilan, Brian Frevert, Steve Bloomquist, Darrin Lindquist. Kow two: Warren Kristensen, Wade Dennis, Rob Bengston, Tod Lundberg, Marc Gillilan, Dave Fink, Kirk Otteman, Otto Woockman, Dave Olson. Row three: Coach Gary Timm, Mike Anderson, Scott Frevert, Randy Wolfgram, John Barnes, Brian Lackas. Steve Doerr, Coach Stan Hageman, Head Coach Dan Hotovy. Row four: Dave Wamberg, Steve Claussen, Jim Hoyt. Jeff Nelson, Ned Blankenship. Joel Hoyt, Boyd Ober. The 1981 football season turned out to be successful for the Vikings. A perfect home stand of three victo- ries helped the squad post a fine 5 win, 3 loss record for the 1981 campaign. Five All-Conference ball players were selected to first team for the West Divi- sion. On Offense Ned Blankenship, Jeff Nelson, and Dave Olson were chosen. Brian Lackas and Steve Claussen were picked for Defense. The highlight of the season was an upset victory over the Osmond Tigers which enabled the Vikings to finish in a three way tie with Osmond and Winside for the Confer- ence title of the West Division. WAUSA VETERINARY CLINIC, INC. VIKINGS: DIVISION CO-CHAMPS Top left: The Viking offense and defense. Middle left: Senior players: Steve Doerr, Boyd Ober, Ned Blanken- ship, Jeff Nelson, Steve Claussen, Jim Hoyt, Brian Lackas. Middle right: Jeff Nelson getting another Vi- king first down. Lower left: Nelson grabbing a pass from Blankenship for a TD. Lower right: QB Ned Blankenship taking it in for another Vi- king touchdown. Wausa Opponent 24 Wynot 0 26 Newcastle 14 8 Winside 26 12 Hartington 0 22 Coleridge 68 14 Osmond 12 44 Laurel 0 16 Bloomfield 12 43 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Front row: (left to right) Tami Nelson, Lisa Anderson, Michelle Anderson, Kris Lauck. Row 2: Michelle Hamm, Coach Gary Timm, Lori Johnson. Row 3: Student Manager Denise Johnson, Ver Ogden, Karen Kristensen, Jodene Finck, Shauna Olson, Josette Swanson, Student Manager Cindy Fink. Row 4: Megan Cruetz, Kathy Young, Chris Landholm, Sherry Koehler, Jodi Gillilan, Debbie Johnson. The girls finished the season with 5 wins and 11 losses. They finished second in the Coleridge Invitational and sixth in the conference with a 2 - 5 record. Wausa 38 Randolph Opponent 74 51 Wakefield 39 45 Wynot 61 36 Hartington 53 40 Coleridge 39 Coleridge Inv. 35 Wynot 58 Coleridge Inv. 39 Coleridge 26 40 Creighton 38 41 Niobrara 22 Knox Co. 22 Bloomfield 38 Knox Co. 36 Winside 46 40 Osmond 59 47 Bloomfield 56 39 Plainview 55 38 Laurel 49 37 Bloomfield 53 Districts An All-Conference honor went to Shauna Olson and honorable mention went to Jodene Finck. The team chose Shauna Olson and Lori Johnson as Co- Captains. Below: Senior team members were Ver- onique O., Michelle H., Karen K., and Shauna 0. THE DELAY FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Top left: Karen K. gets a shot at the free throw line. Top right: Karen makes a pass for a possible shot. Middle left: Jodene F. tries her luck at the free throw line. Bottom left: Lori J. goes up for a jump ball. Bottom right: Shauna O. and Veronique 0. playing tough defense with their hands in the air. ‘i vitfS'1 ED’S BAR AND GRILL WHS BASKETBALL Vising I00STCM Wirings Varsity Squad. Back row: Coach Hageman, Warren K., Rob B., Boyd 0., Ned B., Kirk 0., Jim H., Todd C., Joel H., Dave W., Randy W., John B., St. M. Steve F., Coach Hotovy. Front row: Wade D., Russ K., Tod L., Guy A. 46 Junior Varsity. Back row: Coach Hotovy, Tod L., Russ K., Wade D., Dave W., Kirk 0., Todd C., Joel H., Warren K., Rob B., Randy W., John B., St. M. Steve F., Coach Hageman. Front row: Mike W., Dave F., Brian F., Steve B., Ken G., Darrin L., Michael L., Guy A., Doug J. The Vikings suffered a loss when Senior Jeff Nel- son passed away during the season and Junior Warren Kristensen after the close of the season. Coach Hageman felt a quote by John Havlicek would sum up the way Jeff and Warren played. “They played each game as if it was their last, and would have no reason to look back and wonder if they could have done bet- ter.” The Vikings showed their spirit and pride as they finished a very successful basketball sea- son with 11 wins and 6 losses. The highlights of the season were winning a share of the Clark Division Championship and a win over Bloom- field in the last regular season game of 1982. Senior leadership was this squads strong point after the untimely death of Jeff Nelson. Ned Blankenship and Jeff Nelson were first team all-conference and Boyd Ober was second team all-conference. Ned was also named to the NORFOLK DAILY NEWS Top 20 and to the OMAHA WORLD HERALD Honorable Men- tion All-State Team. 47 GIRLS’ TRACK Left to right; back row: Lori Johnson, Karen Kristensen, Jodi Gilli- lan, Tracy Wilbeck, Tracy True, Jodene Finck, Shauna Olson, Coach Fejfar. Front row: Robin Tucker, Kathryn Kumm, Lisa Anderson, Becky Olson, Diane Wachter. Bottom left: Shauna Olson long jump- ing. This event qualified her for the state track meet. Bloomfield Triangular tie for 1st USD Invit. no record Knox County 3rd Wakefield Invit. 10th West Holt Invit. 5th Coleridge Dual 1st Lewis Clark Conf. 5th District C-4 10th New Records: Shot put: Shauna Olson - 32’5y4” Long jump: Shauna Olson - 15Tl' 2” Top left: Sprinters Top right: Field event girls Bottom left: Long distance runners Bottom right: Tracy T. in the race. 49 BOYS’ TRACK Left to right; back row: Mike A., Wade D., Otto W., Joel H., Tyler M., Jim H., Kirk O., Dave W. Front row: Chris W„ Marc G., Dave 0., Roger M., Darrin L„ Dean R. The boys had a very successful track season this year, placing 4th in conference. Tyler M. broke his previous high jump record with a jump of 6’6”, he also set a new discus record of 146’6”. Joel H. set a new 300 meter intermediate hurdles record with a time of 43.5. Both Tyler and Joel went to state, Tyler in the high jump and Joel in the 110 meter high hurdles. 50 51 STATE RUNNER-UPS The golf season was very suc- cessful with the team being runner-up at the state meet held at the Wayne Country Club. Doug T. placed fourth in state with a score of 76 and Ned. B. placed 8th with a score of 79. A new school record of 333 strokes was set by the team this year. The five individual pictures are the men that made up Wausa’s state team. Bottom right: The district meet was held at O’Neill this year where the team placed second with a score of 339. Ned B. and Doug T. tied for first with 77’s. They had a one-hole playoff and Ned ended up winning first place and Doug took second. JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL AND FOOTBALL The Jr. High Volleyball teams finished the season with: A team, 3 wins and 1 loss; B team, 2 wins and 2 losses; C team. 3 wins and 0 losses. Back row L to R: Assistant Coach Michelle Hamm. Jane Bengston, Terri Koehler, Becky Smith, Sandi Finck, Coach Gary Timm. Patty Wrick, Leanne Monson, Teresa Young, Lisa Lindquist, and Assistant Coach Shauna Olson. Front row: Michelle Wintz, Sandy Swanson, Kelly Hamm, Lisa Anderson, Gretchen Creutz, Becca Wamberg, Danita Vanness, and Daniele Anderson. The Jr. High Football boys ended their season with: 2 wins and 1 loss. Players were: Back row L to R, Coach Stan Hageman, Todd Ahlman, Grant True, Marty Clausen, Shannon Ahlman, Bryan Tucker, David Tollefson, Kip Suhr, Terry Nelson, Danny Kumm, Assistant Coach Dan Hotovy. Middle row: Assistant Coach Boyd Ober, Corey Jensen. Eric Pearson. Doug Munter, Greg Gillilan. Jeff Wakeley, Brad Kumm. Jeff Frank, Assistant Coach Jim Hoyt. Front row: Tim Johnson, Bruce Kristensen, Dennis Wamberg, Greg McQuay, Randy Block, Roger Roland, Rodney Roland. WAUSA MEDICAL CLINIC P. C. JR. HIGH BASKETBALL Members of the girls’ team are: back row, left to right: Assistant Coaches Shauna Olson and Michelle Hamm, Lisa Lindquist, Teresa Young, Leanne Monson, Sandi Finck, Patty Wrick, Becky Smith, I erri Koehler, Lisa Anderson, Coach Gary Timm. Front row: Kelly Hamm, Danita Yanness, Sandy Swanson, Becca Wamberg, Jane Bengston, Gretchen Creutz, Michelle Wintz, Daniele Anderson. The girls ended the season taking third place in the Osmond Tournament. Members of the boys’ squad are: back row, left to right: Jeff Wakeley, Eric Pearson, Todd Ahlman, Terry Nelson, Shannon Ahlman, Grant True, Bryan Tucker, Dave Tollefson, Kip Suhr, Greg Gillilan, Marty Clausen, Danny Kumm, Coach Dan Hotovy. Front row: Assistant Coach Boyd Ober, Kurt Sinkler, Jeff Frank, Corey Jensen, Tim Johnson, Bruce Kristensen, Doug Munter, Greg McQuay, Dennis Wamberg, Brad Kumm, Assistant Coach Jim Hoyt. The boys took second place in the Osmond Tournament this year. 54 KUHL’S IMPLEMENT JR. HIGH TRACK The girls’ track team consisted of the following: standing, left to right: Tracy Wilbeck Shauna Olson, Student Coaches, Becky Smith, Patty Wrick, Leanne Monson, Sandy Finck, Coach Timm. Row 2: Lisa Lindquist, Becca Wamberg, Gretchen Creutz, Jane Bengston, Terri Koehler. Kneeling: Daniele Anderson, Michelle Wintz, Danita Vanness, Sandy Swanson. The girls won the Knox County Championship! The boys’ track team consisted of the following: standing, left to right: Student Coach Dave Wamberg, Grant True, Bryan Tucker, Shannon Ahlman, Dave Tollefson, Terry Nelson, Todd Ahlman, Greg Gillilan, Coach Timm. Row 2: Roger Roland, Kip Suhr, Tim Johnson, Doug Munter, Jeff Wakeley, Dan Kumm, Marty Clausen, Kneeling: Brad Kumm, Corey Jensen, Bruce Kristensen, Greg McQuay, Dennis Wamberg, Kurt Sinkler, Eric Pearson. ss The 1981 Spirit Week was carried out this year with the following activities: Monday, Inside-Out Day; Tuesday, Different Shoes Day; Wednesday, Fifties Day; Thursday, Western Day; Friday, Purple and Gold or Dress-Up Day. Everyone participating in the activities made Spirit Week a week not to be forgotten. This spirit also helped in firing the boys up for their victory over the Newcastle Raiders 26 - 14 Friday evening. 59 QUEEN CINDY KING BOYD Lower left: Tracy True Jeff Nelson served as Mistress Mastor of Ceremonies. Lower right: The theme song, “End- less Love” was sung by Tracy Wilbeck Joel Hoyt, accompa- nied by Mr. Byrkit. 60 ENDLESS LOVE The 1981 Homecoming Royalty. (L to R): Freshman Attendants: Michael Lackas, Michelle Anderson; Junior Attendants: Dave Olson, Kathryn Kumm; Crown Bearer, Jason Wilbeck; King Boyd Ober; Queen Cindy Fink; Crown Bearer, Nicole Gillilan; Senior Attendants: Cynthia McQuay, Ned Blankenship; Sophomore Attendants: Linnea Folck, Rob Bengston. THE JUNIOR CLASS PRESENTS ... THE CAST SMILES AFTER A JOB WELL DONE ANDROCLES AND THE LION JOHNSON The musical ANDROCLES AND THE LION proved to be a great success. Characters, such as the meek Androcles, the loud Hermione, the even louder Mama, the pompous Caesar, and anything but cowardly Lion gave the audience all they could ask for. The double evening performance, under the direction of Mr. Byrkit, Mr. Waite, and student director Diane Wachter, was very gratifying for the entire staff. The cast: Androcles Dave 0. Hermione DebJ. Lion Jim H. Julia Harmonia . Karen K. Kathryn K. Justicia Chris L. Lorena Michelle H. Silvius Randy W. Praxus Don R. Diana Tracy W. Crassus Joel H. Philia Ruth A. Corona . ... Veronique 0. Caesar Mike A. Ericus Marvin R. Virgilius Marvin R. LUMBER SYSTEMS Mama Kathy Y. Cynicus Warren K. Animal Catchers Tod L. Warren K. Ken G. Citizens and Kirk O. Slaves Megan C. Chris K. Dave F. Scott F. Deb K. Becky O. Cindy M. Sherry K. Linnea F. Jodi G. Kathryn K. Otto W. Accompanist Jodene F. GRAIN 63 SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS: HILLBILLY WEDDIN’ 64 On April 2, 1982, the senior class presented “Hillbilly Weddin ” by LeRoma Greth. The play was directed by Mr. Lundberg. In this hillbilly comedy Paw tries to marry off his two eldest daughters, Cellie and Bonnie Mae. Ronald and his snobby Aunt Lucy who are stranded at the Belsnickle cabin become involved in a family feud that goes on between the Belsnickles and Upsch- lagers. Those participating in the produc- tion were: The Belsnickle family Jim H., as Paw; Michelle H. - Maw; Jane D. - Cee- lie; Ruth A. Bonnie Mae; Bobbin T. - Juney Lou; Karen K. - Four; Diane W. - Five; Cindy F. - Six. Brad R. - Obeey Upschlager; Doug T. - Chiz Upschlager; Ned B. - Ronald Maxwell; Tracy T. - Lucy Maxwell; Boyd O. - The Reverend; Marvin R. - Cousin Zeke; Dan W., Brian L., Denise J., Denise H., Mark C. - The Cousins. Ver- onique O., Cindy M. - property and make- up. SPEECH CONTESTANTS PLAY Wausa High drama students presented “Mrs. McCaffrey’s Confession” for one-act play competition. The Italian dialect of Mr. Lansango, played by Mike Anderson, and the Irish brogue of Mrs. McCaffrey, played by Tracy Wilbeck, ad- ded interest and difficulty to the comedy. Conference compe- tition was held at Newcastle and district competition at Laurel. The judges at district competition complimented the students for the use of their dia- lect and their amusing presen- tation. The students received a combined rating of 41 from the two judges. A rating of 45 of 50 possible points would have qualified the play for state. Per- sons participating in this were: Mike A., Dave 0., Deb J., Randy W., Sher- ry K., Jane D., Deb K., Tracy W., Jim H., Dave W., Instructor Mrs. Fejfar, Brad R., Steve F., Joel H., Warren K. Pictured below are the seven students who received superior ratings at district con- test and qualified for state competition. Unfortunately, an unpredictable winter blizzard prevented these people from trav- eling to state competition in Kearney. We are hoping next year will bring us another opportunity to participate. ONE-ACT This year was a very successful year for Wausa speech students. Contestants participated in confer- ence and district competition, receiving creditabler- atings in both. District contest results found seven students qualifying for state competition. We will lose some of our strong veteran competitors, but this year’s results show much promise for 1983. Those participating were: Kim W., Chris L. - poetry; Jane D., Dave O. - serious prose; Tracy W. - humorous prose; Kathryn K., Deb J. - original public address; Sherry K. - informative; Brad R. - after dinner; Brad R. Steve F. - duet acting; Tracy W., Kathryn K., Randy W., Mike A. - oral interpretation of drama. THE JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM The 1982 senior class of Wausa High was honored by the junior class on Friday, May 7, 1982, at the banquet and prom which was held at the City Auditorium. The theme “The Best of Times” was carried out in decorations. Todd Carlson served as toastmaster. Jodi Gillilan gave the welcome and Boyd Ober gave the senior response. Mr. Rogers gave the faculty response and Mr. Hageman pre- sented an unexpected speech honoring the seniors. “The Best of Times” was sung by Dave Olson. John Barnes gave the dinner prayer. Mrs. Wilken, former teacher, was the after dinner speaker. The class prophecy was read by Lori Johnson and Mike Anderson. Kathryn Kumm, Tracy Wilbeck, Roger Muller and Josette Swanson gave a skit. Debbie Johnson and Randy Wolfgram concluded the program by singing “Suddenly.” The prom followed the banquet with “Cassette Convention” providing the music. 66 Sophomore waiters and waitresses serving at the Jr.-Sr. Prom were: left to right, standing: Sondra Mainquist, Don Rodgers, Kirk Otteman, Otto Wockman, Rob Bengston, Becky Olson. Front row: Dave Fink, Chris Kephardt, Linnea Folck, Megan Creutz, Cindy Eckstrom and Marc Gilli- lan. AWARDS NIGHT The versatility of Wause students was shown on Awards Night. Many students came forward to accept awards in a number of areas. Stu- dents were given awards for their academic, fine arts, and athletic abilities. Recognition was also given to fans of the year. 68 f-- SENIOR SNEAK DAY The senior class took their sneak trip April 28,1982. The tour of Omaha includ- ed breakfast in McDonalds at Fremont, Boys’ Town, Crossroads, The Old Market, Union Pacific, shopping at Westroads, and a movie at Six West Cinema. The Lund- bergs and Wambergs accompanied them on their trip. 69 A HAPPY ENDING AND A WONDERFUL BEGINNING VALEDICTORIAN TYLER SALUTATORIAN TRACY The Wausa High School Com- mencement Exercises were held in the W. H. Johnson Gymnasi- um on Sunday, May 16, 1982. The commencement address was given by Larry D. Marik. The class was presented by Su- perintendent, Mr. Rogers. Dr. Tollefson presented the seniors with their diplomas. Scholar- ship awards and honors were presented by Mr. Wamberg with Mr. Fejfar assisting. CLASS MOTTO Faith to dream, courage to do CLASS COLORS Blue and Ivory CLASS FLOWER White Rose 70 NOW THAT THE WORK IS DONE MEMBERS OF ANNUAL STAFF. Left to right, standing: Kathryn K., Mary G., Brad R., Jane D., Sherry K., Chris K., Kathy Y., Robbin T., Beth W., Jodi G., Michelle H., Denise H., Diane W., Kim W., Lori J., Cindy F. Sitting: Deb J., Randy W.-Business Manager, Dave 0.-Promotion Officer, Cindy M.-Editor, Tracy W.-Asst. Editor, Ruth A., Tod L., Joel H., Jim H., Dave W., Scott F. 74 This year’s annual staff, under senior editor Cynthia McQuay, worked many hours to complete this yearbook. We, the members of the staff, hope you have as much fun reading the annual as we had putting it together. Special acknowledgements go to Mary Gray for cover design, Ruth Albrecht for art work on the theme and title pages, Miss Skala for her photography work, and Kurt Whaley for auctioneering at our slave auction. Addition- al thanks to Mrs. Mary Anderson and Mr. Jack Waite. Their helpfulness was appreciat- ed. And many thanks to the businesses who supported the publication of this annual. CHILDHOOD MEMORIES As I walked by the deserted school yard, I stopped by the old wooden fence. Memories of my childhood Raced through my mind. I could distantly hear The voices of lively children playing. The rusted bell Clanged in the wind. On the top of the hill, The broken down swing Squeaked as it swayed Back’n forth in the breeze. I stood for a moment Wishing I could go back To those childhood days In the old school yard. — Denise Hult THANKS TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS WAUSA A M Electronics Anderson Grocery Bill’s Place Broadway Cafe Butch’s Body Shop Carlson Automotive Service Carlson Home Auto Creutz Drug Store Don C. Pfeil Agency Ed’s Bar Grill Eldorado Bros. Farmers’ Union Gene Baker Insurance Hultcraft Jim’s Body Shop Johnson Lumber Grain Systems Karen’s Beauty Shop Kathi’s Crossing Kurt Whaley, Auctioneer L. R. Carlson Mgr. Co. M-F Sale Service Moeller Standard Peters Hardware Furniture Riley’s Service Roger Bonde, D.D.S. Scott Funeral Home Viking Lanes Steakhouse Wayne Feeds Wausa Gazette Wausa Lockers Wausa Medical Clinic P.C. Wausa Veterinary Clinic, Inc. MAGNET Dennis Elevator, Inc. Tilton Oil Co. BLOOMFIELD Bloomfield Feed Mill Bloomfield Good Samaritan Center Bloomfield Monitor Carhart Lumber Co. Dr. Hagengast, M.D. Gene’s Clothing Corral Kuhl’s Ober Construction Company Oswald Motor Sales, Inc. Schaller Feed Farm Schmeckpeper Implement Co., Inc. Sears Terra Western Wilson Machine CREIGHTON Gene Wagner Clothing Co. Great Plains Supply Co. “Napa” Creighton Motor Supply, Inc. Overholt Implement Service Randy Foster Photography CROFTON Eaton Ready Wear Hesse’s Inc. HARTINGTON Gerry Miller Implement, Inc. OSMONT David B. Jones, D.D.S. Osmond Cooperative, Inc. Osmond General Hospital Osmond Lockers Osmond State Bank Peterson Florist Reed Adkisson Public Accountants PLAILNVIEW Mauck Studio, Inc. The Delay First National Bank Trust Company RANDOLPH Jerry’s Hilltop Service 76