West Point High School - Cadet Yearbook (West Point, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1972 volume:

To beauteous Miss Ohio, Laurie Shaefer, came the thrill of being crowned “Miss America 1972. A Londonner reads details on America's devaluation of the dollar, a move designed to bolster the nation's position in world trade. Focusing attention on ecological distress, groups '•at home. Quieter moments found young minds preoccupied in thoughts about life, about love, about freedom, about the world that was soon to be theirs. Some brooded over fallen stars, others dared to dream of new galaxies to explore. A resurging interest in religion among youth was called “The Jesus Revolution, along with the hit song, “Jesus Christ, Superstar. Washington's new landmark, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, glittered for the formal opening with Leonard Bernstein's MASS . Photos, United Press International The Tokay, Lodi, California A year to remember West Point High School West Point, Nebraska Editor Evelyn Rozendal From Germany To The United States Is A Big Step In One’s Life We on the CADET staff wish to give Jutta Carl special recognition for having the fortitude to leave her family, friends, and her way of life to come over to this country from Germany. It took courage and curiosity to study in a foreign country for a year and to try a new way of life. She came to this country tp learn and that she did. Besides taking five subjects, she became actively involved in Pep Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls Glee, Band, Track, and many other activities. We Hope that God is with her as she returns home. The American educational system involves more than just books, doesn't it Jutta. 2 Osc yiaos or acl'tm heads iLrcjadtoaJc-aooid! ruatuttiftm hl lsuiicL. ait Ia A coim via vtv las Ilk Mt's Building Blocks To A Better Education f An education is not just facts and figures, (Djit it is also the ability to use what you learn. Education is becoming a well-informed and an aware citizen who becomes involved in the running of his country. Education is dealing with people and learning to co-operate with them. Education is being able to understand and solve problems; but education only comes with curiosity and the will to learn. A person must open his mind and must be willing to try new things. Education doesn’t stop after high school or college, but continues through the rest of a person’s life. This year the school bond issue finally passed. Soon a new school will replace the one that has housed the high school for more than fifty years. This new school, with better facilities, will give the students of WPHS a better chance at an education. We hope they take advantage of this opportunity. lldzflyVj could Stfcj t£s wwcL it1 owe , loo vumvua tsvoaat lock sTvkmk.spoil hauA And Finally It Came To Pass 3 Ujiiicti fs pnWCpd'l ulu'cL i's sapk ? Mr.,,Boyum has been at WPHS for one year. He graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., in 1955. He received his M.Ed. from SDSW in Brookings, S.D. He has spent 17 years as teacher or administrator. Ttn'% can{tuf belays ih (bculh-j tec(ioii. jtu sLouU la dfuuled o Label lead Administration wtus +[-115, re vs (X Mr. Boyum And Mr. Lowe t'owpleK KtOiJ o{ 1472. Tc cfc 'y cLA firj 0«j( laJ (d }iW hei medfO etf (l i bcdi cj c f y cn cu Hi Mr.,- Lowe has been at WPHS for three years. He is a graduate of Peru State College where he received his B.S. degree. Mr. Lowe received his M.A. degree from the University of Nebraska. He has 24 years of experience as teacher, coach and administrator. 4 1 iacJk Y«ct of cvefnr-c-AL HcW Wu'rc tu') , , - UJfcj or Uj okpa tvuU. h r rwcf.j ee nu(L {Vu t i K pp sipucJ ou{ as ck )(s Gi pp, FACULTY VI p’c s ate CfOod qutl to 1 pox - c novt ai ig fcb uJLeiet IL kaJ (p fit' 1 ' • ut lx kk ibajccndiM art caxlulL me acvcipi HJt iLeu be ecaux ’aw eat ibt$ secI -■- icni i mucL loo c pujJfiJ_ f sc teems Move Jf y sfMce io le{ i'i LfCrle. bcrA cy’am so mucL cm a. y tr fib ' MG fiaqn fwsW- Mov cU( ocoJetMic co d ?t ' '(mi shoooivicf uxed cra fiA classes. U,, . «■ rn e ±cl 6ol rusts. m pooes ms Copj '1 llu- ifctsCfK e s e ■k James Christensen: Hard work, pride, dedication, and teamwork perpetuate champions.” P.E., Basketball, Freshman Football, Biology, Athletic Director. Sponsor: Sophomore Glass V;m. ile o4w LL J odh iA yicu ' I Like The Time From 4 P. M [J 1 fits jz {f totmltyoi ito kit.oio$ SMctltf cofmi .'Xcep oi oTQOYC[ )l tA i IfOtiJ ( lcfr ,cxj l Thomas Blafck: “Lbve'everyone, and treat him I as I would want him to treat me.” Senior High Social Studies. Sponsor: The CADET Staff Occ veallt Mecu,' ; Ronald Cornwell: “Do unto others before they do unto you.” Geometry, Advanced Algebra. Math IV. Math For Daily Living, Track. Sponsor: Senior Class Robert Prazak: Live and let live.” Typing 10, Shorthand, Office Practice. Sponsor: The CADET Staff Patricia Cole: The best thing about WPHS is its size. It's large enough to be complex, but small enough to be friendly. English 9 and 10, Humanities. Sponsor: Junior class Play Lynda Rich: Hang in there; the first hundred years are always the hardest. English 11 and 12, College Prep. English. Sponsor: West Pointer, Pep Club haDDlnp«oV0Iderstrasse “Life is love' Metals S’n beauty‘ and understanding.” c.„h„ ' Power Mechanics, Sponsor: Sophomore class uer To 8 A.M. i nd The WeekendsJtT t use fevtcd)s oh s. ch h cords t or« siiACfle c ochrs Once again the teachers made it through the entire school year. Pep rallies were often brightened by faculty members who participated in skits including a beauty contest, a Bohemian skit, and a satire on the Johnny Carson Show. y j They also beat both the sophomores in intra- jnurals and the Jaycees. flifs copij should )?!( cesses, siwittJ' acL'furtMeishs' Cum CU. LIA Cluii ltff dc, Marie Thorin: “If everyone suddenly developed pride in our school, just think of all the things it would improve.” Library Science. Librarian. Sponsor: Library Club it ( ' CWK I lA ; J c OK. Susan Bauman: “Improve the school by getting rid of the ugly green paint on the floors and walls.” Mixed Chorus, Girljsj Glee. Bov’s’ Glee, Music Appreciation. Sponsor: Musical r i - -v. . A MO. ...... . ifs yrlW cut Michael Lamberty: ■•90% of the kids are great! the other 10% makes it Hard to enjoy teaching.” Instrumental Music. Sponsor: Musical David Rich: “What ever you think is right. Junior High English, Assistant Football, Wrestling. Junior High Track Doreen Steffens: “The students are usually very friendly whether they are in school or not. Junior High math, Algebra I. Sponsor: Junior High Faculty Gets Through Year Bruce O’Callaghan: “There is no such thing as a bad girl or boy however some cannot be helped or given an education at WPHSl' )Guidance Counselor. Wrestling Weed 2 tfpavcii?|Vi ft) Cfutiff. coAosnKj as if oppec, off It’fsi lo be one pCc. Qpnyff( crtOK Larry Miller: The students Alost of them are great. Chemistry. Physics, Prealgebra. Sponsor: Freshman class With No Fatalities Rodney Elkins: “Life is war. starvation, poverty, taxes and death, with a little happiness tossed in for comfort. Woodworking. Mechanical Drawing. Furniture and Cabinet Making. Architectural Drawing Put er there Jim. Col oftfOCf (lA y Off 0 Lloyd Bell: “The students are mostly a sincere bunch and work hard when the need arises.’' Vocational Agriculture. Sponsor: FFA dl OS c CUV' pa Hello there, I m your new teacher UXX)(Jo cf Jl COolc z v r Lindalawyer: “I think the students are ' gr ai ’ P.E., Health. Sponsor: Pep Club, Track, and Volleyball Lawrence Marvin: “My philosophy is to lead a productive Christian life.” German I,II,III,IV. Sponsor: Senior Class Play. German Club Fred Hirschman: “I like the atmosphere of freedom that is conductive,-to experimentation.” World Cultures, Civics, World History. Sociology. Current Events. Sponsor: Junior High . V COV uCi'X Tom Hubbell: “I like the chance to teach part time, then devote the rest of my day to my own work.” Junior High Art Aw Mommy, can’t I stay and play awhile? Cheryl Gustafson: “One should be oneself: yet remember he needs others to carry on.” Home Economics I and II, Adult Living. Sponsor: FHA Cooking this year were MissMeiman, Mrs. Meier, Mrs. Schulzkump, Mrs. Harris, JuC Mrs. French. fNoFpicturet) Mrs. Benne. ■% t o'ILf cock is. - ■ Tli t'sisdjuioos so satj Ckkfis art. • ■ or Personnel Janitors--Fred Wieneke. Ben Voelker. Merlin Bowman. Mrs. Da Moude--Audio-visual aid. Mrs. Engelhardt-Secretary for Mr. Lowe. GRADUATES GLEN ABRAHAMS f J Ji'rs u-i alplfclxliad (dtf. CLARK BETTENHAUSEN CAROL ALBERTSEN ( 12 Is To Help Mankind Help Itself.” Li ouch ' Iv we Glen:m Do unto others before they do unto you. FFA, Sweetheart King. Sr. Class Flay. ,Jr. Class Play, football.Carol: Work as if everything depended on you Pray as if everything depended on God. Cheerleader. Homecoming Attendant. Chorus. Band. Stage Band. Volleyball, Student Council. Class Officer. Band Officer Clark: It takes two mistakes to make one worthy one. FFA. Class Officer, Class Plays. Football. Basketball. Letterman’s Club Jutta: I learned how to be an American. Class Officer. Chorus. Band, Musical. Pep Club. Track. Glee Greg: My goals are to attend school, enjoy life, and make life interesting. Football, Student Council. FFA. Class Officer. Homecoming Attendant. Letter man's Club. County Government Day. Prom Waiter. Glenda; “I’m looking forward to seeing what I can do to the world. Pep Club. Chorus Gl£e Small Groups. Class Officer. Sr. Class Play. FHA, Annual. German Club. (}uv rs atf ItbdiiACf sovHfortt 4 meoj am Honvucj ru vw . .j� «n UowMf, ikeu an ia iwi oomw fan d W w oitd iiA modern kxJhs. Is ho much o f Mteoi add uoilvaa kook, bo (newt years record' GLENDA BURG JUTTA CARL GREG BOGSETH DENISE Da MOUDE MIKE DeBACKER DENNIS DRIELING Kim: 'What did I enjoy most at WPHS? Mondays.” Wrestling. Letterman’s Club, Chorus. Glee. Jr. Class Play. Football. Student Manager Denise: Receiving my diploma was the most rewarding experience. Band. Chorus. Glee. Pep Club, Library Club, West Pointer. County Government Day. Annual Tom: “I learned how to be in the wrong places at the wrong times. Football, Track. Wrestling. Chorus, Glee, Jr. Class Play. Musical. Letterman's Club Mike: I’m looking forward to furthering my education.” Musicals. Jr. Class Play. All-State, Clinics, Band, Glee, Chorus. Wrestling. Track. Football Dennis: Get all you can from life.” FFA. Sr. Class Play. Jr. Class Play. Track Senior Class Officers--Secretary Melanie Weeks. Treasurer Glenda Burg. President Tom Schultz. Vice-President Jutta Carl CAROLYN FLORES .. io flwis % (ac ? shooU o-lujajb l x UV O' tfOVTMlt'. 1% £t€t U 2 SI'S. k msuv picul M uq tki wa rfoctf MARILYN FLORES ■ ,Tf 'HA CtV _ 'MOST ,90 i l pCW 0 )0oviva.lt tfalh clomikf l s! Carolyn: “Life is wonderful: without it we would all be dead. Pep Club, FHA, Glee. Junior Class Play. Annual Staff. Teacher’s Aide Marilyn: “Live day by day. for tomorrow you may not be here.” FHA. Sweetheart Attendant. Pep Club. Cheerleader. Track. Glee. Class Plays. Annual. Library Club. Library Aide Janet: “Since today is the first day of the rest of your life, smile. God loves you.” FHA, Chorus. Glee. Band. Musicals, Pep Club. Sweetheart Attendant. Junior Class Play, Annual Staff Ken: “I plan to be independant, have fun. play it cool, and make my first million by age 21.” Football. Basketball. Letterman’sClub. Chorus.Glee. Musicals, Small Groups. Band. Class Plays. German Club. Track Scott: “To succeed in life, you must try. If you try. you will succeed.” Letterman’s Club. Class Plays. Musicals. Student Manager. Football. Chorus. Glee Anita: “People who need people are the luckiest people in the world.” FHA. Pep Club. Pom Pom Girl. FHA State Officer, Chorus. Glee. Small Group. Musicals. Cheerleader. Annual. West Pointer Diane: “Do what you want to do. when you want to do it.” Pep Club, Pom Pom pirl, Student Council, Athletic Banquet Queen. Class Officer. Annual. Homecoming Attendant. County Government Day, Glee ANITA JO GRIESER SCOTT GROTH JANET FRINK KENNETH F. GELSTER DIANE GEU JANE JAHNKE I . v JH _________________________ PEGGY HARTMAN Lou(diJ bled Glenda: ‘ One shouldn't clutter the mind with worries, just live your life day by day and keep smiling.” FHA. Pep Club. Volleyball. Annual Staff. Class Play. Library Club Peggy: 'Give! In turn things will be given to you.” Student Council. Fpm 'PojiS Girl. Musicals. Girl’s State. Prom Waitress. Chorus. Glee. Small'Groups. Jr. Class Play, Honor Roll. Annual Staff. Pep Club Nita: “Don’t let so many little things bug you. you'll soon realize you are having a nervous breakdown.” Pep Club. FHA. West Pointer. Student Aide. Music Jane: “Others are others. I am I.” Band. Chorus. Glee. All-State. Pep Club. West Pointer, Sr. Class Play Dave: “Love Football. Basketball, Track. Chorus. Musical. FFA. Letterman’s Club Clark: “The secret of life is not to do what you like, but to like what you do.” Football. Basketball. Wrestling. Class Plays. Chorus. Glee. Musicals. Small Groups. Letterman’s Club DAVID JOHN LOFGREN Lauoui jU(s ol( same qeis 'llws uXaj OlA, Bill: “My funniest experience was the day Fooge fell down the steps.” Track, Letterman's Club, Musical, Class Plays. Glee, Chorus, County Government Day, Honor Roll, German Club Kenton: “Life? Try it, you’ll like it.” Football. Wrestling. Track, Letterman’s Club, Band. Sr. Class Play, Annual. West Pointer Bill: “Take what’s free today, because tomorrow it may cost something. Wrestling, Football, FFA, Class Plays, Musicals, Letterman’s Club, Basketball, County Government Day, Chorus, Glee Delvan: “My goal is to become President.” FFA. Jr. Class Play Cheryl: “Live life to the fullest because you only have one life to live.” Sr. Class Play, Jr. Class Play. West Pointer Wayne: “Smile, it makes you look innocent.” Football, Track, Student Council, Prom Waiter, Wrestling, Class Officer, County Government Day, Jr. Class Play, FFA, Chorus, Glee. Letterman’s Club CHERYL NOLTE JANET PAUS CYNTHIA PFLUEGER GARY J. RETZLAFF Nadine: ‘Live, love, laugh and enjoy the good with the bad. and the world will be happier with you.’’ West Pointer. Student Council. Jr. Class Play. Honor Roll. Chorus. Glee Janet: “Live simply, read broadly, think deeply, pray constantly. speak slowly, desire little, give much, and occasionally belch. ’' Pep Club. FHA. Student Council, £0m Pom,Girl, Prom Waitress. Sr. Class Play SHERYL: “Life is worth living i7 youwant it to be. Class Plays, Honor Roll. Chorus. Glee, German Club Cynthia: “You can please some of the people some of the time, most of the people most of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time.” Honor Roll. Track, Annual Staff, Jr. Class Play Gary: “Don't look back because you may not want to go forward again.’’ Football. Track. Wrestling, Letterman’s Club. Jr. Class Play. Volleyball. FHA JUDITH G. RETZLAFF V Evelyn: I'm looking forward to a time when the world will be at peace with itself.” Band. Annual. Track. Volleyball. Chorus, Glee. Pep Club, Class Plays, Musical. Stage Band. Honor Roll gwanep'T plan to be very successful even if I fail. West Pointer, Band. Class Plays. Stage Band, Instrumental Small Groups. Annual. German Club Ron: “All things work together for good to them that love God.” Romans 8:28. Football. Basketball. Wrestling, Track. Honor Roll. Music. Prom Waiter. German Club. County Government Day. Student Council Judy: ”1 learned that in order to get anywhere you have to be yourself, not someone else.” Pep Club, Class Plays. FHA. Glee Nancy: “Eat. drink, and be merry - but not on the good rug.” West Pointer, Chorus. Glee. FHA Tom: “My goal is to be happy in whatever I do.” FFA. Sr. Class Officer. Jr. Class Play. County Government Day, Honor Roll, German Club RONALD SCHMIDT NANCY JO SCHWINCK LINDA STEINKRAUS Linda: “If you want anything out of life, you've got to work for it. Sr. Class Play Gale: “My most rewarding experience was an 82-yard touchdown against Oakland -Craig.” Lettermans Vice President, Football. Track. Chorus. Glee. Jr. Class Play. FFA Judy: “Nothing in life is complete, except death. Therefore I rarely finish things.” Class Plays. West Pointer. Glee. FHA. Pep Club. Teacher s Aide Jim: “What did I learn? Everything in general and nothing in particular.” Football, Track. Letterman s Club, Prom Waiter. Homecoming King. Athletic Banquet King. Jr. Class Play, County Government Day Tam: “Have fun. be yourself, and don’t worry about what other people think.” Student Council. Chorus. Glee. Pep Club, Annual. Musicals. Class Plays. German Club. Band. Small Groups, Track, Volleyball Randy: “I learned how to skip out.” Sr. Class Play, FFA. Football Kevin: “My funniest experience was hanging a Freshman over the balcony. ” Basketball, Track. Musicals. Jr. Class Play, Golf. Glee. Chorus RANDY TROYER JIM STUTZAN MELANIE WEEKS “I’m Looking Forward To Life! Cov wv jt %pa so moiir oawJ (9s, Lx it 'dujfj by jffat ff O'Cf n'ljqSij Do h i w all Mi H- nn Melanie: “Love is the ultimate trip of life itself.'’ Pep Club, Pom Pom Girl, Class Officer. Honor Roll, Annual Staff. West Pointer, Jr. Class Play. Musicals, Chorus. Glee, Prom Waitress, German Club Phil: “If I had to go through life over again, I'd surely find a cheaper way to live. West Pointer, Class Plays. Library Aide Dave: “I want to become a policeman. Jr. Class Play Patti: “Doing those lovely term papers in English had to be my most rewarding experience. (?) Chorus. Glee. Honor Roll. West Pointer. Jr. Class Play. FHA Don: “My goals are to have a nice farm or job and have a good life. FFA, Basketball. Football PATTI WITT PHYLLIS WESTERMAN DAVE WHITE DON G. WIECHMAN |rV Dr. Ronald Joekel of the University of Nebraska The diplomas were presented byA Leonard Strat- spoke at Commencement exercises. man. School Board President. The Graduates Of 1972 I— I _____ WELL WElL ’EACH OUT MAKE THIS AND ♦ WORLD TOUCH A BITTER JOMEBODYS Class Motto Junior Escorts Carolyn Meyer and Dennis Da Moude. j Or - Honor Speakers were Peg Hartman, Ron Schmidt and Melanie Weeks. Graduation Class of 1972--First Row: L. Steinkraus, C. Bettenhausen. T. Thietje, W. Nitzsche, C. Flores, S. Groth, J. Guern. K. Utemark. Second Row: J. Frink, G. Bogseth! M. Weeks. B Maack. D Geu. M. DeBacker, P. Wester man! !U nitiuK dft G. Abrahams. Third Row: E. Rozendal. K. Meier, P. Hartman. D. Lofgren. C. Albertsen. C. Lowe, J. Retzlaff, T. Schultz. Fourth Row: J. Siebrandt, K. Gelster Ujboi picturt dll srs. COffinA y ME03 MbtfC ACT OA) idniftlu 'ihm. Spac is 4 a ua'oaxl l? (a ilk. Fifty-four Seniors Swing jChoir entertains at Baccalaureate Class Sponsors - - Earl Boyum, Ron Cornwell Class Flowers - - Red and White Carnations tipped in black Class Colors -- Red, white, and black Mixed Chorus at Graduation Drieling, C. Nolte, R. Schmidt, G. Burg, G. Retzlaff, J Siebrandt, D. Oswald, G. Heun. Fourth Row: P. Witt, N Schwinck First Row: D. Wiechman, N. Persson, G. Slagle, A. Grieser, D. Schleusener, M. Flores, D. White, C. Pflueger. Second Row: R, Troyer, D. Da Moude, B. Mowinkel, J, Carl, S. Parkinson, J Jahnke, J. Stutzman, J. Paus. Third Row: D. Receive Diplomas Activities for the graduates began on Sunday ' May 14, with Baccalaureate exercises. The processional, a piano duet, was played by Cindy Benne and Jodi Predoehl. Reb, Frank Winter gave the class message, ancTthe Swing Choir sang “Joy to the World’’ and “I’d like to Teach the World to Sing.” On Wednesday, May 17, Commencement exercises were held for 54Beniors. Ron Schmidt, Peg Hartman, and Melanie Weeks gave honor addresses. Both Band and Mixed Chorus participated in the evening’s entertainment. The speaker, Dr. Ronald Joekel, of UNL, had an inspiring message. The diplomas were presented by Leonard Stratman, president of the school board. .With mixed emotions, the graduates no1 face the world. Honor Society--E. Ronzendal. T. Thietje. R C. Albertsen, M. Weeks, P. Hartman Schmidt, y “‘My Most Rewarding Experience Was Being Taught There’s More Fo Life Than Just Fun y nd Games I saivaavHoaaaNa Kyle Anderson Paul Anderson Brenda Baker Mary Beckenhauer Dale Ann Beed Joy Breitbarth Susan Buchholz Dennis Da Moude Linda Broekemeier Leonard Erb Juniors Look Forward “Our town’’ was the cry of the juniors this year as they directed some of the school’s most important activities. Their class play, Our Town, was a unique presentation on the gym floor. It depicted small town life and death. ''Despite many problems and headaches, the Prom was a successful journey into Fantasy Land. One of the biggest headaches was English II as students spent many nights working on their assignments. Mr. Black, the social studies teacher, let the juniors pick their own subjects for class study. Despite losses in the intramural basketball and volleyball tournaments the juniors finished a strong second in the Spring Day activities. In many other ways the juniors let their town know that they were very interested and involved in school and community affairs. Karen Feyerherm Patti Freudenburg Arlen Heun Ed Hula Steve Hula Richard Johnson Jeri Keefauver Debbie Landanger Carlton Landholm Arden Liemer Greg Lindberg To Their Senior Year (ifj Carolyn Meyer Calvin Peters Randy Plummer ♦ N Donald Roeber Melody Sinor Debra Roth Daniel Slagle Vicki Roth Rick Schademan Monte Stoltzman Pamela Moodie Mike Pflueger Cindy Remelius Devona Schmoldt Larry Toelle Ann Tonjes Ricky Troyer Roxanne VonSeggern Scott Warner Class Officers -Karen Feyerherm. Treasurer: Greg Lindberg. President; RickSchademan; Vice-President; Patti Freudenburg. Secretary. Class Of '73 Not pictured Cindy Weeks and Dave Wuestewald Gale Woerman Jim Yarger Lennie Adams Cindy Benne Joyce Benne Bradley Boyum Ricki Broekemeier Sophomore Class Officers--First Row: Lori Hula. President; Cindy Benne, Secretary; Kim Godbersen. Treasurer. Second Row: A1 Stigge. Vice-President Two Down, Two To Go. Barbara Chadek Pat Collins Bill Couture Debra Daberkow William Daberkow Mary DeBacker Kevin Dennis Lyle Fenske David Feyerherm Tom Feyerherm Kim Godbersen Dan Goeken Ken Grieser Mary Hagedorn Keith Harris Karen Hugo Lori Hula Loren Jahnke Mark Johnson Sophomores Promise Is 'll'S ccftj MS Vj b{ Susan Pagels Bill Parkinson Dudley Persson Carol Pflueger Kathy Oswald Jodi Predoehl Donna Rennerfeldt Becky Retzlaff Claudia Schultz Karen Siebrandt Robin Rush Charmaine Stewart Alvin Stigge Debra Toelle Joel Toelle Mike Toelle Greg Tomrdle Laura Wagner Ray Wagner Diane Wascher Leon Weichman Pat Wiegert Jody Will Terry Anderson Ruth Broekemeier Richard Claussen Larry Ellinghausen Steve Gerken Beverly Becker Terry Buchholz Beth Daberkow .1 Curtis Feyerherm Gayleen Godbersen V Mike Brockman Vaughn Beed Douglas Bowman Freshmen Meet New Challenges On September 1, 1971, 56 new freshmen experienced their first day at West Point High School and discovered their experiences were just beginning. There were many encounters with books, awards, projects, and seniors. Highlights of the freshmen year were a skating party at Wisner and a picnic at the park. Class sponsors were Mr. Miller and Mr. Johnson. Bruce Fischer Joan Heun Arlys Gadeken Wayne Johnson Debra Gelster Allan Lierman Brian Lierman Janet Liibbe Mike Lindberg Freshman Class Officers--Mike Lindberg. Student Council; Lowell Nelson. President; Randy Schademan, Secretary-Treasurer Rhonda Mace Gary Meyer Lowell Nelson Gwendolyn Persson Mark Oswald Charlene Poppe Francine Poppe Randy Remelius Gene Roeber Randy Schademan Reid Schobert April Meyer Gregg Meyer Michael Nielsen Steve Schulz Jayne Schwinck Neil Stark Marianna Troe Janet Siebrandt Sharon Smidt Robert The Freshmen’s Dilem Stalp ma Karla Utemark Linda Webb Paul Wegner Dawn Stark Cheryl Stewart Karen Wiechman ATHLETICS Football Squad;jFirstvRow: L. Ellinghausen. B. Lierman, —Dr-Bowman, RTRemelius. G. Meyer, S. Schultz, V. Beed, G. Meyer, L. Nelson, R. Schademan, M. Lindberg, W. Johnson. Second Row: B. Parkinson, B. Couture, A. Liibbe, L. Stigge, K. Grieser, L. Fenske, L. Wiechman. R. Wagner. L. Adams, R. Thorman, B. Boyum. Third Row: L. MCI pic . Erb, G. Bogseth, C. Landholm, E. Hula, C. Wester man, R. Schademan, S. Hula, G. Lindberg, D. Da Moude, L. Webb. Coach Rich. Fourth Row: Coach Christensen, G. Retzlaff, J. Stutzman, FC.'Meier, W. Nitzsche, G. Slagle. C. Lowe, K. Gelstei', R. Schmidt, D. Lofgren, B. Mowinkel. Coach Brodhage . . A Fair Season With A Great Effort Head Coach P. Brodhagen and Assistant Coaches J. Christensen and D Rich. . 1 : 7 WHO buUo' WP Opponents First Downs 61 70 Passing 3 18 Rushing 50 45 Penalty 8 7 No. of passes 70 132 Completed 22 44 Yards 326 568 Touchdown passes 4 4 Passes had intercepted 6 19 Yards run back 103 142 No. of rushing plays 359 335 Yards gained 1462 1217 Yards lost 274 252 Net yards 1181 965 Total offensive plays 430 467 Total offense 1525 1533 Fumbles 23 16 Lost 15 9 Penalties 49 52 Yards 425 465 No. of punts 56 44 No. of kick-offs 23 23 Kick-offs returned 19 19 SCfuM. vud wecausc o Icafml san id Season ±i eX luXU4S W? Joi . Record 1,5 Sf Ct ftA acJi'cnyi WP 12 8 14 13 6 0 14 6 19 Tekamah - Herman Logan View Scribner Opponents 12 16 6 Oakland-Craig Vcloac. 0 Pender 19 Lyons V 1 ' 0? sd0' v g Wakefield 0 North Bend 12 Wisner-Pilger 13 Jim Stutzman OfdeV fcWIt Greg Bogseth Kenton Meier Gale Slagle David Lofgren West Point Cadets finished, third in the Husker and fifth in the Cornhusker Conference in the 1971 season with a four win, four loss, and one tie record. The Cadets finished their season with an impressive and quite exciting victory over Wisner Pilger. Coach Paul Brodhagen finished his third year as head coach assisted by David Rich (in his first year at WPHS) and Jim Christensen. Greg Bogseth, Jim Stutzman, and Dennis Da Moude were chosen by the coaches for the East Husker All - Conference Team. On the Cornhusker All-Conference Team, Jim Stutzman was the only choice, with Greg Bogseth and Wayne Nitzsche on the honorable mention list. Ken Gelster Wayne Nitzsche Wi L0 st f $pac pl'CTUV ’lA6f So yAACtMU oacVs VAvQyjqliQtAlt €i k'vt booh N Ron Schmidt Student Managers Rick Tro-yer, Lenny Erb. and Rick Johnson did a fine job in getting things ready for the games. It you vxume ihfM ItM ■ ill's ii vxck only one mmae M A little sideline strategy. cfutwJ bvl (jwc loqic l ikt 'ILf UoovlJ U j: t . uiuuku u-' CivJb only one mtmqtr Eleven Senior Lettermen Will Be kaJ few Greatly Missed In ‘73-74’ Season VIA (fib 'to.jpptfA ylfiTlftiSty. Gary Retzlaff Clark Lowe Bill Mowinkel fiev ok Oocd f c biM 1 a?u ok vwftu U Ikmum t'1am ok wo ; CiAliwi SxpIfiiWtltej mw aowe ta • f- ■ Big r (S - a S i vwvuj or tw L ’5 60'S 4 l-J ct! ait topOfWM, (4)0, Lokft lAjhfn u [ [A 4 1 lboO Red h'j’sq lb qfi plcujM ilA p C- loo, 1971-72 Varsity Squad--Standing: David Lofgren. Alvin Ray Wagner. Cotty Landholm, Randy Thorman, Lyle Stigge, Lennie Adams. Pat Wiegert. KenGelster, Leon Fenske. Wiechman, Dennis Da Moude Kneeling: Don Roeber. 00 tjor vU Cadets Begin Rebuilding nrte%( Xith Sophomore - w lex; laWj. heads w( ± Ww cin wVif ncc us vv t LOO d 0 li eaJ. Dominated Team Record Ken Gelster WP OPPONENT 45 Emerson-Hubbard 78 38 Elkhorn Mt. Michael 45 60 Howells 65 44 Scribner 79 44 Wisner-Pilger 82 45 Logan View 61 50 North Bend 96 55 Lyons 53 44 Pender 58 50 Wakefield 37 61 Tekamah - Herman 68 37 Oakland-Craig 78 32 Clarkson 82 Cornhusker Conference Tournament 53 Oakland-Craig 73 Class -‘C’’ District Tournament 26 ScnbnerV « 72 West Point had a discouraging season this year, with a 2-13 record. The two wins came over Wakefield by a score of 50-37 and Lyons 55-53. Lyons was the Cadets ’game of the decade because each had failed to record a victory l ruj : o up to that time. ou ou «... . ... . ujlmt usil(d One of the more notable performances was against Howells, one of the top teams in the state. The Cadets fell to them by a margin' of only five points. decade ' David Lofgren, a senior letterman, led the team with the highest free-throw percentage. Len Adams, was named to the varsity Corn-husker All-Conference Team. This was quite an honor for a sophomore to receive. He was also the leading scorer with a 16 point per game average. MW kfrf (o i.C. p qa. fcswbi'Ji Student Managers: Neil Stark and Randy Plummer {be fonsidw't, 5 fit’ll of’ + qrouf ' s mMmooaU t. do jles( qch y idoilau Mwafft doyd? Freshman Team--First Row: R. Stalp, A. Liibbe, M Lindberg. R. Schobert. Second Row: G. Meyer, L. Nelson, V. Beed, G. Meyer. eompleh,ir' L- mmf 6 lAoOld h Golf Squai R. Stalp ad--First I if Last Row: First Row: M. Lindberg. R. Rush, Coach Prazak, R. Broeke- meier, M. Brockman, L. Nelson, A. Stigge, B. Boyum. ' s woof imfo {ini iLmcj alocxH l m ? feahtrt Hie {faluit ia l qJi, Golf Team Consists Of Four Sophomores. RECORD WP OPPONENTS 1...................Logan View 2, Wisner 3 1 ...................Scribner 2, Central 3 2 ...................Oakland 1, Scribner 3 2.....................Pender 1, Stanton 1 Scribner 2, Wisner, '' 2 ....................Norfolk Reserves 1 3 ..................Bergan 1, Logan View 2 4 ...................Cornhusker (5 teams) 7......................Husker (12 teams) 14 .....................District (24 teams) And Four Freshmen iec hcL, W li vx Jfcl {ti -lon{) in The West Point golf team consisted of four bt c s. sophomores and four freshmen. Taking this itfyoMryiti. consideration a record of three triangular wins. and two seconds and two last place finishes did not make the record look so bad. A1 Stigge had low average of 45 Mike Brockman and Robin Rush were tied with a 46 average. Mike Brockman, as a freshman helped tremendously with his 46 average. cmcIn« According to Mr. sPrazak the only disappointment was that their scoring average did not improve from the beginning of the season to the end. bce ' Ao ’Cryisey e Robin and Al. getting in a little practice in front of the school Wrestling--First Row: B Fischer, M. Pflueger, D. Persson, K, Dennis, S. Warner. Second Row: S. Hula, L. Webb, G. Retzlaff, R. Schmidt, E. Hula, B. Mowinkel. Third Row: T, Buchholz, M. Johnson, D. Bowman, S. Schultz, B. Parkinson, R. Nelson, K. Maack, T. Feyerherm. , f --- ' ----’ 7 ,-----------------------------]' • I V i. icjci UCI tli. .V h rooos d ooLfi kf m ojiLj 3 ok iaeuhliedl. Pi?oofrtp )0 all Copy carehHy ftt'kw sti'idkw ii io fW al ?asi 2 people rtad euevu mae, Covoide pYoobrcadm. l e{cvL V f ook I S OY M [eel al. also, people x'ad event fap[e ' jDYOOl 1 Coach Rich Takes Over For Setfr laejoj- Yn his Sfxsad WP RECORD Opp 9 Tekamah-Herman 51 6 Oakland-Craig 63 15 North Bend 36 33 Wakefield 23 21 Winside 40 24 Wisner-Pilger 30 39 Scribner 19 Blair Tournament B. Mowinkel, 4th B. Parkinson, 4th Schuyler Tournament M. Pflueger, 1st E. Hula, 3rd L. Webb, 4th Cornhusker Tournament M. Pflueger, 2nd S. Warner, 2nd B. Mowinkel, 4th Husker Tournament B. Parkinson, 2nd M. Pflueger, 3rd B. Mowinkel, 4th S. Warner, 4th District Tournament M. Pflueger, 3rd Ron Schmidt Bill Mowinkel Qood i viuc ti pipy ui’GooD , Acrm ortv i lAcluidluak SI OffOUpS cfsbcmL TRACK SQUAD- First Row: C. Landholm. R. Thorman, L. Fenske, B Parkinson. D Da Moude, J. Stutzman, W. Nitzsche, R. Wagner, A. Liibbe. Asst. Coach Brod- hagen. Second Row: Coach Cornwell, L. Stigge, R. Schmidt K. Meier, D. Lofgren, G. Retzlaff, B. Couture, R. Sch-ademann, G. Woerman, L. Adams. Track Teaches Each Man To Fend For Himself Although only 18 boys were out for track this year, they came out first at the District Track Meet for the third consecutive year. ------ k2—' Those qualifying for state wered Jim Stutzman in the 100 y p dash, 220-ydV dash, triple jump and long jump; Kenton Meier in the 120-yd. high hurdles and 180 low hurdles; Jim, Wayne, Kenton and Ron in the 880-yd. relay; Cotty, Rick, Gale and Len in the 2-mile relay. Besides qualifying for state and being District Champs, four school records were broken. Dennis Da Moude broke the two-mile run record, Jim Stutzman broke the long and triple jump records, and Kenton Meier broke the high hurdle record. The two mile relay record was smashed by Cotty, Rick, Gale and Len. VA( 1AM rtCOtch . Kenton Meier--120 high hurdles and 180 low hurdles. .� : . •? Two-Mile Relay Team--Gale Woerman, Rick Schademann. Len Adams. Cotty Landholm. Track Teaches A Guy To Never Give Up! Jim Stutzman- -100 yd. dash. 220 yd. loo vwvoi po zJt rtof ets,ouc[i acl 'cM dash, triple jump and long jump. Track? Decent! Track is a fantastic individual sport. Track Gives A Guy A Feeling Of Accomplishment uiw IS In-jU-Cj lo promovloci v lJuj7 S ed, VHUil W A eoiM. Every man is a winner in track. £— 11 - losei s? Track Squad--First Row: M. Flores. R. Mace. T. Thietje, E. Rozendal. D. Stark. A. Gadeken. C. Pflueger, M. De-Backer. Second Row: C. Pflueger. R. Stutzman. P. Collins, D. Toelle, J. Will, B. Daberkow. S. Smidt, L. Webb. Third Row: Coach Sawyer. J. Retzlaff. J. Siebrandt. D. Daberkow. K. Siebrandt. M. Beckenhauer. J. Carl, S. Buchholz. Fourth Row: Student manager. C. Stewart. n Girl’s Track Pat Collins went to State in the run. (cjhj IxtfdeH 'io iff tfLowl Caudids Mfded « «� ' Record Z' Wisner Dual........................2nd place Cornhusker Conference.............3rd place Husker Conference................5th place District Meet....................5th place 880-yard 49 ip'fl2 !_ r.7il Volleyball Squad--First Row: Student Manager B. Daberkow, J. Heun, D. Stark, A. Gadeken, J. Lilbbe, Coach Sawyer. Second Row: D. Da Moude, J. Benne, J. Siebrandt. Third Row: C. Albertsen, L. Brockemeier, K. Siebrandt, D. Toelle, P. Collins. Fourth Row: E. Rozendal, R. Brockemeier, L. Hula, C. Benne, J. Will, T. Thietje. W.P. Opp 2 Tekamah- Herman 0 0 Logan View 2 0 Scribner 2 2 Oakland-Craig 0 2 Pender 1 0 Dodge 2 0 Wakefield 2 Husker Tourney 2 Scribner 1 0 Pierce 2 Cornhusker Tourney 2 North Bend 0 2 Oakland-Craig 0 0 Pender 2 Volleyball Reaches New Heights With two returning lettermen, the Cadettes completed a three win and four loss record. An impressive second place was taken by the Cadettes at the Cornhusker 'Tournament. Pender eased out the Cadettes7 in a close match to take first place. In the Husker Tournament, the Cadettes took ninth place. Tney were defeated by Pierce, who won the tournament. With more experience and time, the girls volleyball team can look forward to some very successful years in tRe sportTThe members of the varsity squad,-C. Benne, P. Collins, T. Thietje, D. Toelle': J. Will, D. Stark, C. Albertsen and K. Siebrandt-led the team in spirit and enthusiasm. Cadettes serve and spike with the best of them. VO or Urn. I ACTIVITIES The 1971 Homecoming festivities began once again with the traditional Spirit Week. Sponsored by the Pep Club, each class decorated the halls with signs and built up spirit so that everyone would be ready for the big game. Cars were painted, but the decorating of the gym for the dance was the main concern. The Senior Attendants were announced early, whereas the other class attendants were kept a secret until the time of the coronation. The evening was hosted by the mistress and master of ceremonies Peg Hartman and Gale Slagle. They introduced the Homecoming Royalty for 1971 with the help of pages Kelly Prazak and Ronnie Cornwell. Senior attendants taking part in their last Homecoming were Diane Geu, Wayne Nitzsche, Glenda Burg, Ron Schmidt, Carol Albertsen, and Greg Bogseth. Coach Paul Brodhagen crowned Queen Anita Grieser and Miss Rinda Sawyer crowned King JimStutzman. The dance followed P'mUsic provided by The Vi Convention.’” - So ul ci e(w LtfW7 j (oJ crortjtf ' lArfoiU coopwK ? b.c, tbfnc UM 1)id u€iA mc(a piatj idlwa IMU') popi .lfii T cd b ds.o ou) $ umf. 53 Junior Attendants LuAnn Stalp and Carlton Landholm Sophomore Attendants Lori Hula and Lennie Adams Homecoming _ Good Old Times To Remember Freshman Attendants Daun Reeson and Mike Lindberg Pages Kelly Prazak and Ronnie Cornwell t vJ w cay luamt wiwd iti kftta flu YlMtKlfy Oiqai Homecoming Attendants--Sealed: Pages Kelly Prazak and Ronnie Cornwell; Queen Anita Grieser and King Jim Stutz-man. Standing: Mike Lindberg, Daun Reeson, Lori Hula, CMOC'X lb fWU OrfMffW. 00 Cl Lennie Adams, LuAnn Stalp, Carlton Landholm, Carol Al-bertsen, Greg Bogseth, Diane Geu. Wayne Nitzsche, Glenda Burg, and Ron Schmidt. To the music of “The Convention,” Tam Thietje and David Lofgren presented the crowns to Coach Brodhagen and Pep Club sponsor, Miss Sawyer, who in turn, crowned the King and Queen of the 1971 Homecoming Festivities. After the King and Queen were crowned, Janet Frink presented the Queen with a bouquet of a dozen red roses. st f ■fextUltra i ) s ft i(cnA skill'd, sUL hbYiW q oufi ctre ia( eifskiXj ackjiA. by CjijeA move i L. Rief; J. Frink, W. Nitzsche: Juniors K. Feyerherm C. Landholm; Freshmen J. Liibe, S. Schultz. JJlMt lAja$t(Ml First Row: Crownbearer R. Gadeken, King G. Abrahams Queen A. Grieser, Crownbearer G. Lofgren. Second Row: Sophomores L. Wagner, K. Dennis; Seniors M. Flores, The Impossible Dream The music for the evening was provided by the Rogues Gallery. The “Impossible Dream” came true when the annual FHA-FFA Sweetheart Dance was held on February 26. The W.P. gym was decorated , with the FFA colors of blue and yellow. The stage and sweetheart arch were trimmed with twinkling lights and the revolving heart was in the middle of the floor. Janet Paus was mistress of ceremonies and Greg Bogseth was master of ceremonies. Together they announced the class attendants and finally the King and Queen. The crownbearers were assisted by the FFA sponsor, Mr. Lloyd Bell, and then they presented the crowns to last year’s royalty, Bonnie Kahler and Lynn God-bersen, who crowned Anita Grieser and Glen Abrahams--1972’s Sweetheart Royalty. Anita was given a dozen red roses by Mrs. Cheryl Gustafson, the FHA sponsor. 57 Queen Diane 58 Mr. Paul Brodhagen, West Point High Head football coach, and the guest speaker. Mr. Del Stoltenberg, Wayne State College Head Football Coach. Queen Diane Geu and King Jim Stutzman Carousel Of Sports Uw 9 1972 Athletic Banquet Mr. Jim Christensen and David Lofgren April 15, 1972, was the night for the annual WPHS Athletic Banquet. Open to the public, the banquet was held at the city auditorium with the theme “Carousel of Sports Tammy Thietse, President of the Pep Club, was the M.C.) 4 The outstanding athletes in football, basketball, wrestling, golf and volleyball were recognized for their participation in these sports, by receiving letters, plaques, and certificates. Jim Christensen awarded David Lofgren the honor of adding his name to the plaque of the best percentage in free throw shooting in basketball. Del Stoltenberg, head football coach at Wayne State College, was the guest speaker for the evening. He stressed how rewarding dedication to sports can be and how career opportunities come about from it. The anticipation of the evening was ended when Coach Brodhagen crowned Diane Geu as Athletic Queen, and Pep Club sponsor, Rinda Sawyer, crowned Jim Stutzman as Athletic King. Junior-Senior Prom On April 8, 1972,' after much work had been completed the juniors and seniors of West Point High School entered the City Auditorium which served as their “Fantasy Land” for the Jr.-Sr. Prom. The evening started off with the banquet in which Pam Moodie served as the toast -mistress and John Wimmer was the guest speaker f The waiters and waitresses added to the themd by being dressed as fairyland characters. After serving a wonderful meal, they put a bit of reality and fantasy together and produced a skit entitled “Love, Fantasy Style.” Their performance (concluded the banquet. As £he evening progressed, the juniors and seniors moved upstairs whirl”they found the traditional class prophecy and class wills hanging on the trees of the Enchanted Forest.” Refreshments were served in the Gingerbread House” and the dancing took place in the castle. Music was furnished by the Royal Assembly. Ocia- Doi il Ccwmth'c uoufsdC. Prom Waiters and Waitresses--Tinkerbell: L. Hula; Dor- Captain Hook: L. Adams; Prince Charming: A. Stigge; othy: B. Chadek; Snow White: L. Wagner; Cinderella: Scarecrow: R. Wagner; Dopey: L. Fenske. S. Pagels; Gretel: D. Daberkow; Hansel: B. Couture; Fantasy Land 61 bvd! L' urvu, The Gibbs Family--LuAnn Stalp, Karen Feyerherm, Donald Roeber, Richard Schademan The Webb Family--Scott Warner. Kyle Anderson. Vicki Roth, Leonard Erb i's cmsiAftfJ pacUlim Junior Class presents Our Town OUR TOWN ! A Play By :f 'j THORNTON WILDER DIRECTED BY MI3£ PATRICIA COLE the cast Other Characters--Seated: Calvin Peters, Ann Tonjes, Randy Plummer. Second Row: Dan Slagle, Paul Anderson, Greg Lindberg, Ricky Troyer, Linda Broekemeier. Third Row: Mike Chadek. Ed Hula. Mary Beckenhauer, Levi Webb. ■I i lus 11 1(0. STAGE MANAGER.............Greg Lindberg DR. GIBBS..........................Rick Schademan JOE CROWELL ..............Paul Anderson HOWIE NEWSOME........................Ed Hula MRS. GIBBS........................LuAnn Stalp MRS. WEBB..........................Kyle Anderson GEORGE GIBBS.......................Don Roeber REBECCA GIBBS...........Karen Feyerherm WALLY WEBB.................Scott Warner EMILY WEBB.......................Vicki Roth PROFESSOR WILLARD...............Calvin Peters MR. WEBB...................Leonard Erb WOMAN IN THE BALCONY.................. Linda Broekemeier MAN IN THE AUTITORIUM . . . Monte Stoltzman Love means never having to say your sorry- -whoops wrong play. LADY IN THE BOX . SIMON STIMSON . . . MRS. SOAMES .... CONSTABLE WARREN SI CROWELL...... BASEBALL PLAYERS SAM CRAIG........ JOE STODDARD . . . 1ST DEAD WOMAN . . . 1ST DEAD MAN . . . 2ND DEAD MAN..... 2ND DEAD WOMAN . . . . . Susan Buchholz .... Mike Chadek ......Ann Tonjes .......Dan Slagle . . . Paul Anderson . . . Paul Anderson Calvin Peters . . . . Calvin Peters .... Rick Troyer Mary Beckenhauer .......Levi Webb . . . Randy Plummer Linda Broekemeier Our Town by Thornton Wilder was presented by the Junior Glass on November 18-19. The director of the play was Miss Cole. ‘Though 7 there were long night and early morning rehearsals, Our Town came through with great success. Sp The play took place in Grove’s Corners, New Hampshire. It was aboutloyeybetween a boy and girl in a small town, about the joys and sorrows of getting to know each other, of growing old and of the death of one of them. The Stage Manager, Greg Lindberg, summed it up by saying, “Everybody knows in their bones that something is eternal and that something has to do with human beings.” Our Town was all the more sorrowful because the dead tried so hard to warn the living to be more loving and compassionate and thoughtful of others, but the living did not hear them. Scenes from Our Town S. Groth, J. Siebrandt, G. Burg, B. Mowinkel, E. Rozen- S. Parkinson, T. Thietje, D. Schleusener. dal, B. Maack, K. Meier, J. Jahnke I- a1 copyThe Funny Brats j mfV head If mil i i s Humor arises as Lauralee, Gwynette, and Aurora fight for Tom’s affections. The Senior class of ‘ ‘72’J. presented a comedy titled The Funny Brats which was I presented twice before at WPHS. The story evolved around a widow who planned to remarry and her three children who didn’t want her to. Her two youngest, as they tried to break their mother’s engagement, also tried to find a rich wife for their older brother. Mr. Marvin directed the play and Janet Paus and Glen Abrahms were student directors. A cake walk followed both performances. Ui'? The Cast Harriet Gresham...........Sheryl Parkinson Dick Gresham .... Duane Schleusener Sylvia Gresham..............Evelyn Rozendal Tom Gresham...................Bill Mowinkel Aurora Pike............................Jane Jahnke Lauralee Lynde..................Glenda Burg Loren Gresham..........................Bill Maack Aunt Hettie Higginbotham . . . Tam Thiejte Boggerface Boggs..............Kenton Meier Waley McWortes........................Scott Groth Gwynette Gadwood .... Judy L. Siebrandt As Aunt Hettie tries to bring Waley and Sylvia together, Dick and Harriet try to break them apart. 64 Spring Day Pulls Through With Great Success wt ok Egg-throwing contests, tug-of-wars, and pyramids were just a few of the activities held on Spring Day. The seniors won the most points followed by the juniors, sophomores, and finally the freshmen. The surprise of the evening was when the freshmen beat the seniors in the tug-of war. On the road to victory Just one more The rough rider iww tiers Cadet staff officers--Mr. Prazak: Sponsor, D. Geu; Student Council, C. Albertsen; Assistant Editor, R. Plummer; Business Manager, E. Rozendal; Editor, P. Freu-denburg; Junior Editor, Mr. Black; Sponsor. Annual Staff Almost Meets Deadline CADET workers: seated--P. Hartman, G. Burg, J. Paus, Standing--V. Tarbutton, D. Washer, C. Weise. This years annual was completed on time (well almost on time). The deadline of May 26 was missed only by five days with only 8 pages left to do.- Hard work and a lot of morning and night meetings were necessary to finish this years annual. Selling in the stand during football and basketball games and selling gum in the halls during the last day of school helped to raise money to help pay for the annual. We would also like to thank the following students for their time and effort who were not pictured on this page: K. Meier, J. WiUT J. Carl, M. DeBacker, D. Rennerfeldt, J. Stutz-man, W. Nitzsche, M. Flores, C. Flores. To anyone else that helped and did not get mentioned--we’re sorry, but thanks anyway. Mot flAOiXfll I fa fa acojxxk . Covrfvucksx. Workers--A. Greiser, D. Da Moude, D. Toelle. Workers--D. Schleusener. and C. Pflueger. Managing Editors and Sponsor: D. Da Moude, News; J. Retzlaff, Makeup; N. Schwinck, Art; D. Schleusener, Feature; Mrs. Rich, Sponsor. This year the WEST POINTER became “a paper of change” as it switched to a new folded news-magazine form. It became a weekly paper the second semester, totaling 21 issues during the school year. Among these were two special issues; the senior and 50th editions. Both of these were large, 80-rage — issues, one commemorating the class of and the other celebrating the 50th anniversary of the WEST POINTER. Among other accomplishments, the paper rejoined the Nebraska High School Press Association and the Quill and Scroll Newspaper Evaluation Contest. The staff also entered the Creighton By-line Contest. The staff started a new WEST POINTER Award which was awarded to 1971, Susan Raduenz, last year’s sponsor, and 1972,,Duane Schleusener, managing editor this year. ' The staff built up a circulation of 59 exchanges in 18 states and corresponded with West Points in California, West Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky. inuiaua, auu rweiuucity. ! . fate fi qoocl copy, y yy The Super Bowl, 5 O’Clock Rush, An I “Morning After” All Rolled Up Into One ‘I left that story here somewhere, didn’t I?’ Associate Editors: N. Persson, Student Council; N. Guern, Circulation; K. Meier, Sports; G. Bogseth, Sports; S. Warner, Sports. Mrs. Gustafson awarded Linda Stein-kraus with the Crisco Homemaking Award. Mr. Boyum presented Clark Bettenhausen with the James F. Arc Welding Award. Mrs. Rich, the sponsor for the West .Poitec? gave Duane Schleusener the award for outstanding work. sr. 1972 Awards 68 Convocation Ck Ron Schmidt receive the Bausch-Lomb Science Award from Mr. Miller for his continual outstanding work in science. Mr. Cornwell presenting the track letters to a few deserving Sophomores. This years Honors Day was changed from 'the traditional way of presenting awards. Only those awards that hadn’t been mentioned before were awarded.y Both girl’s and boy’s track letters were awarded, Pep Club letters, German Achievement Awards, FHA Awards, Instrumental and Vocal Music Awards, and the contest awards were presented. The typing, office practice, and golf awards were presented along with the library aides and Student Council AwardSvTRon Schmidt was chosen for the WP Club Scholarship for continuing his education and Jim Stutzman was chosen to be the alternate. Patty Witt was awarded an English Award for her efforts in College prep English this year. Mrs. Rich said that she deserved it without doubt because she continually exceeded the requirements all year long. Karen Feyerherm was recognized for her many achievements in FHA. She is now serving on the National Committee1. Dennis Drieling was presented the Kiwanis Vocational Award. This is presented to a boy or girl who is going to a vocational school. Mrs. Robert Fenske, Jr., awarded Bill Maack, Kenton Meier, and Janet Frink the Grace Lutheran Scholarship Awards. Diane Geu was chosen by the West Point Faculty to receive the Wayne State College Scholarship. Jutta Carl received a scholarship from Wayne State and will work in the German Department as an instructor. Sheryl Parkinson received a scholarship from the school she will attend in Pennsylvania. The Honors Convocation ended with the installation of Greg Lindberg as Student Council President and Lennie Adams as President-Elect. The entire new Council held lighted candles to signify that they were installed. ORGANIZATIONS Pep Club--First Row: D. Geu, K. Godbersen, J. Paus, P. Moodie. P. Hartman, C. Albertsen, D. Daberkow, L. Stalp. A. Grieser, L. Hula. Second Row: D. Stark, L. Wagner, B. Becker. V. Tarbutton. J. Liibbe, A. Gadeken. Miss lawyer -sponsor Third Row: M. Beckenhauer, S. Smidt, D. Wascher, J. Frink, K. Feyerherm, P. Freudenburg, E. Rozendal. M. DeBacker, R. Stutzman, C. Benne, K. ( hui i il I y'j VOUJ? Time Of Spirit For Utemark. Fourth Row: K. Oswald, S. Buchholz, J. Sie-brandt, D. Reeson, D. Toelle, C. Wiese, B. Chadek, B. Retzlaff, D. Rennerfeldt, C. Weeks, J. Karl. Fifth Row: K. Wiechman, R. VonSeggern, J. Retzlaff, M Sinor, L. Broekemeier, D. Beed, G. Burg, K. Anderson. R. Broeke-meier, S. Pagels, G. Godbersen. Pep Club Of’72 Although Pep Club was a lot smaller this year, it still created a?considerable spirit. One of the biggest events of the year was adopting new uniforms which were more com-fortable than the old ones. Slacks were worn for football and wrestling, pant skirts for s' ) H yPTcan fly'.mtVA basketball. Another added attraction to this year’s Pep Club was boys. The boys helped a _Lot when they attended the games and were greatly missed when they didn’t. Boy’s Pep Club--G. Bogseth, W. Nitzsche. K. Meier, G. Abrahams, D. Drieling, R. Plummer, D. Wiechman, B. Mowinkel, T. Schultz. F’(0'f Daberkow. D. Toelle. Second Row: J. Frink, D. Beed f . . � SC J 1 S. Buchholz, � tfVJUfS OH 'top . faltak pim VilM Pf i fit '5 aV e rfaiAqers u Ati _ Squad Leaders -t ront Row: L. Wagner. V. Tarbutton. B. S. Buchholz, J. Paus. iooaotb loJ. Cheers For The Red tiid White Officers--Front Row: T. Thietje, L. Broekemeier. P. Freudenburg. Second Row: D. Geu, G. Burg. P. Hartman. aughty. Naughty 'SpeHitit Pom Pom)Girls--D Jrieser. Geu. J. Paus. P. Hartman. D. Dabe- Varsity Cheerleaders -affront Row: L K. Godbersen, C. AlbertsenTPTMoodie. IW| IIA OW V0jO Thunder, Thunderation, We’re The West Point Delegation! Reserve Cheerleaders -Bottom: B. Retzlaff B. Chadek. Top: K. Utemark. S. Smidt We’ve got the whole school side. W Club--First Row: L. Fenske, S. Groth, R. Wagner, W. Nitzsche, M. Johnson, K. Dennis, R Rush, S. Warner. Second Row: B. Maack, L. Erb, S. Hula. R. Broekemeier, M. Pflueger, G. Slagel, G. Bogseth, J. Stutzman. Third Row: B. Mowinkel, C. Lowe. R. Thorman, C. Landholm, R. Plummer. B. Parkinson, R. Johnson, G. Woerman, D. Feyerherm, D Da Moude, Fourth Row: Mr. Brodhagen, D. Lofgren, R. Schmidt, A. Stigge, L. Adams. K. Gelster. K. Daugherty. E. Hula, G. Retzlaff, B. Couture, K. Meier. W Club Continues Scholarship Program The w ciu worked many hours to earn money for their scholarship which this year was awarded to Ronald Schmidtx Jim Stutzman was named alternate. Money raising projects included selling T shirts and sponsoring a basketball game between the Faculty and the Jaycees. The faculty won the game. A quarter admission was charged and proceeds went into the scholarship fund. Some of the W Clujt members acted as cheerleaders. A cake raffle was also held during half-time of each home basketball game. Scholarship winner Ron Schmidt. W Club officers--Gale Slagel, yice-president; Jim Stutzman, President; Wayne Nitzsche, Student Council,;. Greg 3ogseth, Treasurer; Ron Schmidt, Secretary. jin's CO SPr uJjCca Aav z, cloy 'h ( First Row: D. Toelle, L. Wagner, K. Feyerherm, J. Frink. D. Luebert, A. Grieser. S. Pagels, D. Daberkow. D. Wascher. Second Row: D. Stark, V. Tarbutton, R. Nelson, B. Becker, J. Liibbe, A. Gadeken, S. Smidt. Third Row: A. Kriekemeier, M. Flores, J. Huen, S. Bleimeister, M. Troe, K. Utemark, S. Gelster, R. Stutzman, J. Paus, Advisor- Mrs. Gustafson. Fourth Row: G. Godbersen, C, Stewart, R. Mace, C. Stewart, C. Poppe, C. Schultz, F. Poppe, C. Wiese, D. Gelster, K. Wiechman. The local FHA chapter involved itselfthis year improving the chapter and public relations. The girls' projects centered around Project TOOT: Think of others too; Make time work for you; and Preparedness: The key to opportunity. . i [ o • Last July they began their glass recycling project. After the five-month project was ended they were named the winners of Keep Nebraska Beautiful Contest and the recipients of the $200 prize. In the following months, they became active in bake sales, fashion shows, the annual FFA-FHA Sweetheart Dance, and District and State Conventions. At State Convention, various members received many honors and the chapter was named one of the top five in the state. Uoio MOK'J7- zf� ci Cc. The annual FFA-FHA Sweetheart Dance. Growing To Serve The FHA baby, Tonia Landholm, was presented with a red rose and a silver spoon by K. Feyerherm and D. Daberkow. OFFICERS--First Row: D. Toelle, L. Wagner, D. Daberkow. Second Row: S. Pagels. Third Row: A. Kriekemeier. A. Grieser. J. Paus. Fourth Row: D. Luebbert, K. Feyerherm, D. Wascher. Fifth Row: J. Frink. Daddy Date Night at Dahl’s. Coffee, Tea or Me?!! Our electrifying advisor. Voted as the outstanding contributors to the chapter were--First Row: Miss A- C. Poppe, Miss FHA-J. Frink. Back Row: Miss H-D. Daberkow, Miss F-K. Feyerherm. (L , P i , j Quit S Up. t ( f f Ly i.j. r tack ciubvy wJth Ac ami f nciuctivcf (fltcmf pfj fC ,-M amp cJhi’ r V is d(rM ' } tKjyit K W ' fWi 4 ituKf First Row: L. Bell-Advisor, D. Slagle, L. Rief, G. Abrahams. Second Row: P. Wagner, W. Johnson. G. Reeson, C. Feyerherm, D. Persson, L. Klitz. Third Row: A. Lierman, M. Johnson. B. Lierman, C. Landholm. S. Schultz, P. Meiergerd. Fourth Row: R. Nelson, B. Prinz, M. Throener. B. Mowinkel, D. Lofgren. M. Guenther, D. Drieling. Youth With A Purpose Mr. Lloyd Bell from the FFA. IS was presented with a gift FFA was one of the most involved organizations in the community. It took an active part in civic and community affairs by entering County and State fairs and many contests throughout the year. During Farm Safety Week, members gave short speeches over the radio every day. ■i „ v y They attended,National Convention in October where Mark Schroeder placed third out of 140 individuals in the nation in livestock judging. Anita Grieser represented Nebraska as the American Royal Candidate and was first runner-up to the Queen. ■ A There were many outstanding individuals in the chapter: Bill Mowinkel took first in dairy production at State; Glen Abrahams and Ron Doernerman received the State Farmer degree and many others received awards too numerous to mention. •Jouj mwhw ■ As the finale of their busy year, the chapter was rated one of the top four chapters of the state and received $75 for this honor. First Row: W. Nitzsche, G. Bogseth, T. Schultz. Second Row: D. Gentrup, D. Oligmueller, K. Dennis, S. Gerken, R. Clausson. L. Ellinghau-sen, T. Anderson, Neil Stark. Third Row: M. •Reeson, R. Schademan. D. Wiechman, S. Thro-ener, G. Woerman. J. Toelle, C. Peters. Fourth Row: P. Wiegert, L. Jahnke, D. Dinslage, G. Ritter, D. Reeson, R. Johnson. FFA Officers--Mr. Bell, D. Slagle. L. Rief, G. Abrahams. W. Nitzsche, G. Bogseth. T. Schultz. Parliamentary Procedure Team--D. Slagle, W. Nitzsche. T. Schultz. G. Abrahams. B. Mowinkel, D. Lofgren. F u t u r e a r m e r s o o r u s e cf V r i c u I Ia e 5 + 0 0 It a cl i 0 v c % 77 ic c{( i oj isifrcffdl fat's labour 15 j€¥oj c lutl'td- L o wave ] ?tcS G. Abrahams--State Farmer Award. W. Johnson--Star Greenhand Award. R. Doer-State Farmer Award. D. Daberkow--District Officer. K. Feyerherm--National Committee Member. J. Frink --State Degree. A. Grieser--1971-1972 State President D Wiechman -First place in AK-SAR-BEN Soybean Production. t'JA .nr The FFA-FHA did many things together this year. Shown here is the float in the county parade. They also co-sponsored the Sweetheart Dance and went roller skating together. Shown here are only two facets of the two youth clubs--boy’ i livestock judging and girl's fashion show. Student Council--First Row: L. Adams, G. Bogseth, man, J. Paus, C. Albertsen, D. Geu, T. Thietje, M. Lindberg, D. Da Moude, W. Nitzsche, R. Schmidt. P. Moody. Second Row-- D. Da Moude, N. Persson, P. Hart- Council Reforms Student Government 8 •5 £ 5-5 5- S - £ O -$ - S1 O s (the Student Council was quite a bit more active this year. Several members attended a State Workshop and the State Convention in Lincoln. A watermelon feed began the first day of school. The revision of the dress code took place during most of the year( The annual traditions of Christmas caroling in the halls, decorating a Christmas tree, and Spring Day were held with much success. A computer dance was held in April with an enjoyable evening spent dancing with everyone else’s computer date.( Exchanges were made with Tekamah-Herman and Central Catholic to find out what was being done for their students. A paper drive held the last three months of school proved quite a success as many of the Council members couldn’t believe there could be so many papers stacked together. The paper drive took hard work A typical meeting. Caroling in the halls was enjoyed by everyone. and long hours. German Club was organized this year with the following officers: Patti Collins, res?; Ruth Broekemeier. y. -Pres.; Barb Chadek, $£9); and Jody Will, Jr-eas). At midterm Barb Chadek withdrew from German and Debra Toelle was elected Secretary. Activities included (wo speakers, Miss Jutta Carl of Freudenburg, West Germany, and Miss Peggy Rogers of West Point: and going Christmas caroling to the German-Americans in West Point , seeing Mr. Marvin’s scrapbooks covering his European travels: drawing up and approving a constitution for German Club'and planning on making an 8 mm film for use in the 1 classroom as a conversation stimulus. German Club--Front to Back: P. Collins, J. Will, B Chadek, Mr. Marvin-sponsor. R. Broekemeier! D. Toelle, M. Hagedorn, K. Feyerherm, D. Daber-kow, K. Oswald. B. Retzlaff. J. Liibbe, J. Predoehl, C. Benne, B Parkinson. , lvv 6SSlW(f io 4elt uiiOt HatMf qcrt Conk German Club Library Club vice-president, C. Weeks, V. Tarbutton. L. Webb. Miss Thorin- 80 OM vialeci pe sov no{ UaiAi(d In September the library club went to the district meeting for library aides in Battle Creek, where they attended workshops on audio-visuals, reading, poster -making and book-mending, and participated in the business meeting. During the year the club revised its constitution. The members assisted in the library by mending books, straightening shelves, caring for periodicals, and helping other students. They have also made posters. They have had one party and are plamrmg a picnic in May. Main characters--K. Gelster and A. Grieser. “I want to thank all you hard working nurses and Seabees.” Supporting Cast--M. DeBacker, J. Carl, P Hartman, M. Chadek. South Pacific “I don't think you fell, I think you jumped. What did you think of the show?” Aw, The DeBeque family--B. Sellentine, K. Gel-Which is it?” it stunk.” ster, C. Nyquist. Sailors--Seated: R. Troyer, D. Da Moude. Second Row: C. Lowe, W. Johnson, M. Lindberg, B. Mowinkel, L. Erb. Third Row: L. Nelson, D. Lofgern, R. Schmidt, E. Hula. The Characters Nellie Forbush Emile DeBeque . Bloody Mary . . . Billis.......... Cable........... Liat............ Stewpot......... Professor....... Brackett........ Har bison....... Mary’s Assistant Henery ......... Marcel.......... Steeves......... Nyana .......... Gerome.......... . Anita Grieser . . . Ken Gelster Peggy Hartman . . Mike Chadek . Mike DeBacker .... Jutta Carl . Wayne Johnson . . . Rick Troyer . . Gary Retzlaff . Bill Parkinson Carol Albertsen . . . Scott Groth . . . Pat Wiegert . . . Len Adams Becky Sellentine . . Carl Nyquist „ (5 South Pacific was a Rodgers and Ham-merstein musical adaptation of James Mich-ener’s prize-winning book about love and hate in the South Pacific during World War II. The musical centered on the problem of prejudice when Cable, a white sailor fell in love with Liat, a Polynesian girl, and NeUie fell in love with Emile, a Frenchman who had two children by a Polynesian girl before the war. Whereas his background forced the sailor to leave his love, Nellie overcame her racial prejudice to stay with Emile. As one of the lyrics stated, “You have to be taught to hateT South Pacific taught the audience to love everyone regardless of his background. The play was directed by Mr. Lamberty and Miss Bauman. The Nurses--Seated: R. Von Seggern, T. Thietje, P. Freudenburg, Second Row: M. Weeks, L. Broek-emeier, L. Hula. P. Moodie, J. Will. Third Row: E. Rozendal. K. Godbersen, P. Collins. S. Pagels, B Chadek. She's my Honeybun. That s a female jerk.” No caption necessary, tJfi IS Ov Officers--Len Adams. Gary Retzlaff. B Park inson. CouU Iagc hod so 1 MOitcj yyiorc iici irsh'n r rt tdi, iitfr {law Loyii-kv posse cfyoujos Billis and Stewpot (far left and far right) verses Brackett and Harbison Band--First Row: A. Tonjes, J. Liibbe, R. Mace, S. Pagels, P Collins. Second Row: B. Parkinson, J. Carl, C. Benne, D. Gelster, J. Jahnke. R. Broekemeier, C. Al-bertsen. Third Row: G. Burg, T. Thietje, J. Predoehl J. Frink, B. Retzlaff, L. Grieser, W. Johnson, W. Lueb-bert, J. Siebrandt, B. Daberkow, J. Will. Fourth Row: Mr. Lamberty, R. Thorman, K. Maack, L. Fenske, L. Nelson, S. Hula, L. Erb. Cadet Band Adds Majorette--Pam Moodie; Baton Twirler--Mary Troe. Several public performances were held by the Concert Band during the year, including a Christmas concert, a Spring concert, a pre-Contest concert, and a concert for the Freshman Round-up. Recitals were also held during the year to give small groups and soloists a chance to perform. The band also performed at Contest, receiving an excellent rating. Marching band livened up many half-times at football games, while participating in eleven parades as well, including the Shrine Bowl and Band Day at the University of Nebraska. Team spirit was often lifted during basketball games by the pep band which was accompanied by the cheerleaders and pom pom girls. Spr'll 'rta j u'S d ('I’wa or OUtt- Band -First Row: M. Troe, K. Utemark, L. Wagner. B. Chadek, L. Hula, P. Moodie. Second Row: D. Bowman, A. Johnson, B. Wimmer, M. Lindberg, R. Wagner. T. Tar-button, D. Da Moude, L. Broekemeier. Third Row: D. Schleusener, G. Lindberg, B. Wiese, S. Miller, E. Rozen-dal, J. Lindberg, R. Schoebert, B. Moodie, S. Buchholz. Fourth Row: L. Tienken. E. Hula, M. Johnson, L. Stigge. Spirit To W.P.H.S. Band Officers--First Row: J. Frink, Secretary. Second Row: C. Albertsen. President; T. Thietje, Treasurer; G. Burg, Vice President. Third Row: E. Hula, Equipment Manager; M. Lindberg, Publicity. Stage band--First Row: G. Lindberg. R. Broekemeier, Lindberg, B. Moodie, S. Buchholz, M. Chadek. Third C. Albertsen, D. Bowman, B. Wimmer. M. Lindberg, Row: E. Hula, L. Broekemeier. R. Thorman, L. Nel- R. Wagner, Second Row: P. Collins, D. Schleusener, son. L. Fenske, K. Maack. S. Hula, L. Erb. E. Rozendal. B. Sellentin, J. Jahnke, R. Schoebert. J. Soloists. And Small Groups Rate Excellent At Contest Mixed Clarinet Quartet--B. Retzlaff, J. Frink, B. Par kinson, G. Burg. Flute Quartet--L. Wagner, P. Moodie, L. Hula, B. Chadek. Hungry Five?--P. Collins, S. Pagels, C. Benne, T. Thietje. E. Hula, K. Maack, L. Nelson, S. Hula, L. Erb, M. Chadek, J. Jahnek, B. Moodie, S. Buchholz, D. Schleusener. Soloists--First Row: D. Schleusener, J. Jahnke. Second Row: P. Collins, M. Lindberg, E. Rozendal. Cornet Trio--L. Nelson, S. Hula. L. Erb. This year a total of six instrumental small groups went to Contest and had an excellent year. A pre-contest concert helped the small groups by giving them experience in front of an audience. Instrumental small groups rated either excellent or good. Cornet Trio, Brass Sextet, Flute Trio, and Mixed Clarinet Quartet all rated excellent. Groups that received a good rating were Woodwind Quintet and Clarinet Quartet. Soloists did excellently at Contest. Duane Schleusener rated superior. Jane Jahnke, Evelyn Rozendal, and Mike Lindberg rated excellent. Brass Sextet -First Row: D. Schleusener, S. Buchholz, L. Broekemeier. Second Row: L. Fenske, L. Nelson, E. Rozendal. Woodwind Quintet--First Row: L. Broekemeier, J. Jahnke. Clarinet Quartet--T. Thietje, C. Benne, S. Pagels, J. Second Row: P. Collins, S. Pagels. L. Hula. Predoehl. Mixed Chorus--First Row: S. Johnson, P. Moodie. J. Will, K. Utemark. R. Stutzman, M. Weeks, L. Hula, P. Freu-denburg. Second Row: J. Carl, J. Jahnke. R. Von Seggern, K. Feyerherm, S. Groth, L. Fenske, D. Daberkow, P. Hartman, D. Toelle, S. Pagels. Third Row: D. Da Moude, S. Buchholz, R. Mace, J. Retzlaff, G. Slagle, R. Thorman, G. Bogseth, M. Oswald. M. DeBacker, D. Da Moude. Fourth Row: S. Parkinson, K. Siebrandt, S. Hula. B. Mo-winkel, G. Retzlaff, R. Schmidt, R. Troyer, L. Stigge. L. Wiechman. L. Adams. Mixed Chorus Succeeds With Swing Choir-- L. Erb, T. Thietje, C. Lowe, P. G. Burg, L. Nelson, P. Collins, G. Lindberg, P. Freudenburg, K. Gelster, P. Hartman, R. Schmidt, Moodie, M. DeBacker, A. Grieser, M. Lindberg. 88 • • • Mixed Chorus--First Row: J. Frink. N. Persson, L. Wagner. C. Benne, T. Thietje, A. Grieser, J. Liibbe. A. Gad-eken. Miss Bauman Second Row: D. Gelster, M Troe, K Godbersen, B Retzlaff, W. Nitzsche, M. Lindberg. D. Reeson, P. Collins, R. Broekemeier, K. Wiechman. Third Row: B. Parkinson. L. Erb. B. Maack. J. Stutzman. R Wagner. G. Burg, C. Albertsen. B. Chadek. J. Pre-doehl, E. Rozendal. Fourth Row: P. Wiegert. K. Gelster. K. Daugherty, A. Stigge. E. Hula. L. Nelson, D Lofgren, C. Lowe. G. Lindberg, L. Broekemeier. D. Beed. Persistence And Hard Work? Cbi t qroups. O' i Sw I cult ' Triple Trio--First Row: A. Grieser. E. Rozendal. Persistence and hard work with a little bit of fun paid off as the Mixed Chorus succeeded in bringing home a superior from Contest. A Winter Concert, a Spring Concert and Fresh man Roundup were other performances given by the Chorus. Commencement was the last performance which included the twenty-nine seniors. J. Predoehl. M. Troe. Second Row: T. Thietje, p. Moodie. G. Burg. P. Freudenburg. P. Hartman Tlir's Us wfUiovidl 9 vtW W 9 W ' let ? Girls’;Glee and Boys’Glee also participated at Contest. Both received an excellent rating. The Swing Choir had a very busy schedule during the school year. Besides participating in vocal concerts and in a concert with the Stage Band, they performed at an Ikes meeting, the Community Theater, and the Athletic Banquet. They also performed at Contest where they were rated superior. 89 Girls’ Glee--First Row: A. Gadeken. J. Olligmeuller. P. Moodie, M. Weeks. R. Stutzman. K. Utemark. N. Per-sson, M. Hagedorn, L. Wagner. T. Thietje. A. Grieser. S. Smidt, B. Becker. V. Tarbutton. J. Liibbe. Second Row: J. Siebrandt, R. VonSeggern. C. Benne. J Will, J. Frink. K. Feyerherm. J. Carl, E. Ronzendal. P. Freu-denburg. L. Hula. M. DeBacker, J. Heun, M. Troe, J. Jahnke. Third Row: D. Toelle, D. Rennerfeldt. D. Gel- ster, S. Buchholz. K Godbersen, R. Mace. R. Broekem-eier, C. Wiese, K. Wiechman. D Da Moude. C. Stewart. M. Beckenhauer, P. Hartman, P. Collins, D. Reeson. B. Retzlaff Fourth Row: J. Predoehl, J. Retzlaff, C. Albert-sen, B. Chadek. G. Burg. P. Witt, J. Siebrandt, K. Siebrandt, J. Schwinck. L. Broekemeier, S. Parkinson. D. Beed. S. Pagels, D. Daberkow. C. Poppe. G. Godbersen. Director Susan Bauman. Girls’ And Boys’ Glee Clubs Brighten Triple Trio in action? Soloists--Patti Freudenburg. Anita Grieser, Jodi Predoehl Da Moude. D. Lofgren, L. Erb, J. Stutzman, Miss Bauman. Fourth Row: R. Plummer, R. Troyer, L. Stigge. L. Wiech-man. K. Daugherty. L. Adams, K. Gelster, P. Wiegert, A. Stigge, E. Hula. L. Nelson. School Mornings With Song Boys’ Glee--First Row: W. Johnson. M. Lindberg, R.Thor-man, B. Parkinson, G. Lindberg. L. Fenske, Second Row: S. Hula. R. Wagner. G. Slagle. S. Groth. B. Maack, R. Schmidt, G. Retzlaff, C. Lowe, W. Nitzsche. Third Row: B. Mowinkel, G. Bogseth, M. Oswald. M. DeBacker, D. Boys .Quartet--M. DeBacker, R. Schmidt, L. Nelson, K. Gelster Sophomore Sextet--S. Pagels, K. Godbersen, C. Benne, P. Collins, L. Hula, L. Wagner. Mixed Chorus hard at work. HE 10IW6 MELbEd Vocal small groups were successful as they all rated superior. These groups were Triple Trio, Boy’s Quartet, and Sophomore Girls Sextet. Hard Work and long hours paid off as the vocal soloists brought home four superiors and two excellents. Patti Freudenburg, Anita Grie-ser, Ken Gelster, and Jodi Predoehl rated superior. Those rating excellent were Ron Schmidt and Mike DeBacker. Give me a little kiss, will ya huh? 92 macs WsMS r i SZcrtcnA , ComW k STUDENT LIFE ill's i s a WssaM fj Aft ywLk U M.15 wtomutfas ts °x subsi-i rw MeawW lu.( carliiAr rov anewfk a4 'cure joy lutes HeL Ojdt sau s.om?HiiiAOt. w (ciaurcf, w 1 (5 lun (-|, eywcidlij - mL 1 liHT. Skip, skip, skip to my Lou Then papa Bear said t0 Mamma Bear, “Somebody’s A time for us been sleeping in my bed.” Smile! You’re on Candid Camera Move over and make room for me Excedrin headache No. 36-24-36 My girdle is killing me Hi. Ray, why are you so dressed up? It’s here some place Collecting, Partying, Gossiping, And . . . Really, Scott? This award, Tam. is for the biggest fib Strike one of the year Thirty on number three in the sixth We’ve only just begun Hey. you moved the basket The Devil Made Us Do It! And Finally, The End This book finally closes, full of memories. Memories of classmates, teachers, P’eprallies, football, basketball, track, volleyball, wrestling7 golf, homecoming, FFA, FHA, Proip, the Musical, Class Plays, Pep club, band, Chorus, glee, annual staff, and many other activities. But most of all it is a reminder of good times with friends. The school we now occupy is over 50 years old. This yearns graduating class is the 50th class to come from this building. Soon a new building will take the place of this one but we shall always remember the things that took place in this building. SeetMi li'kr ihrc aw all i '1 Good lex do also COA Ct(lA c liA cluJiHCf JLatAK (yf(A m UMU '{IaPim? (Aw.+ loo 4o opevii'n . toyoid ccM]aui$ a s c ciosu ifOU TO u dt boo oi)0(’oos la be i iTauo . Gopcj could op e ooIao G to Ju V eccit , vgI k c helalej i ■1 pres loU. AUTOGRAPHS - India rained troops in a brief war with Pakistan. The result was a new nation, Bangladesh, formerly the territory West Pakistan. Joe Frazier dumps the great Muhammad Ali in winning the heavyweight boxing title. Apollo IS astronauts drove their Lunar Rover vehicle in exploring the Moon's topography. The first 18-year-olds cast their ballots as the legal voting age was lowered nationally. Sixteen-year-old Chris Evert, displaying a two-fisted backhand, became the youngest winner in Wightman Cup play. Searching out Irish snipers, a British soldier finds shelter in a Belfast doorway. Civil violence between Protestants and Catholics continued. ping-pong diplomacy was born as U.S. table tennis players visited Peking. Before year's end, President Nixon planned to visit in China. Red China finally was seated in the UN and the Nationalist Chinese were expelled. It was taps around the world for jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong. Quieter moments found young minds preoccupied in thoughts about life, about love, about freedom, about the world that was soon to be theirs. Some brooded over fallen stars, others dared to dream of new galaxies to explore. m.ui 1 -■ 2a � not, IK IS ttEVAUIKII t ?au A To beauteous Miss Ohio, Laurie Shaefer, came the thrill of being crowned Miss America 1972. A Londonner reads details on America's devaluation of the dollar, a move designed to bolster the nation's position in world trade. Focusing attention on ecological distress, groups could always find projects close at home. A resurging interest in religion among youth was called The Jesus Revolution, along with the hit song, Jesus Christ, Superstar. Washington's new landmark, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, glittered for the formal opening with Leonard Bernstein's MASS . Photos, United Press International The Tokay, Lodi, California Si' A year to remember £4