Wood River Rural High School - Eagle Yearbook (Wood River, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1956 volume:

0 © J iUtt (J M. l jj 7 OnmJtAj $ jgLtfUllJl - A . «£ f 'n % it . p 6(8Xw jU K . 0 rt r 0 � U)JUU U Y ® © © Ok uwor juJ W y ... 6+� j • « 7° THE CLASS 1956 PRESENTS THE EAGLE WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL WOOD RIVER, NEBRASKA DEDICATION As a class, we do dedicate this, our annual, to the teachers who have guided us faithfully through twelve years of school. In this way we do hereby extend our gratitude and wish them the very best that life can offer. SCHOOL BOARD LEFT TO RIGHT: Larry Botts, Otto Meyer, Lloyd Boeka, Maurice Fairbanks, Ronald Babel, Ben Camp, Norman Youngquist. FACULTY SEATED, Left to Right: Mrs. Youngquist, Mrs. Stevens, Mr. Youngquist, Mrs. Westman, Mr. Hart. STANDING: Mrs. Williams, Mr. Broberg, Mr. Roos, Mr. Ator. This page is sponsored by MARION L. DEAN FACULTY con't. NORMAN YOUNGQUIST ELLEN WILLIAMS Kearney State Teachers College - A.B. Colorado S.C.E. -M.A. Superintendent Algebra (first year) Geometry Senior Class Sponsor DALE ATOR Peru State Teachers College - A.B. World Geography Citizenship World History Speech Sponsor of Dramatics English, Sophomore LENA WESTMAN Doane College - A.B. University of Nebraska - M.A. Social Science American History Student Council (Sponsor) Principal Coach Kearney State Teachers College - A.B. English, Sophomore Math Normal Training Pep Club Library ALBERT1NE YOUNGQUIST E. DARRELL HART State Teachers College at Kearney B.S. Degree Typing Shorthand Office Practice Bookkeeping Business Law Wayne State Teachers College - B.F.A. San Francisco, College of Mort. Sci. - B.M.S. Band Mixed Chorus Girls' Glee Grade Music NELL STEVENS ALBERT ROOS University of Nebraska - A.B. English - Freshman, Junior, Senior Girls’ Guidance General Business Junior Class Sponsor Student Council, Co-Sponsor University of Nebraska -A.B., M.A. Sophomore Class Sponsor General Science Biology Advanced Algebra Physics VERNON BROBERG Wayne State Teachers College - B.A. Boys’ Shop Girls' Shop Drivers Training Freshman Class Sponsor This page sponsored by JOHNSONS GROCERY LUNCH DEPT. Our cooks are Mrs. Earle Brittin and Mrs. Lena Callahan. CUSTODIANS Our custodians are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cross. This page is sponsored by MEAD BROS. REPAIR SENIORS OF '56 CLASS MOTTO Not at the top, but still climbing. CLASS COLORS Turquoise and Silver CLASS FLOWER Red Rose CLASS OFFICERS President.......... Vice-President . . . Secretary-Treasurer News Reporter . . . . Lyle Brotherton . K. Lee Wilson Wendell Fairbanks . Sharon Gideon VIRGINIA BAKER One way to get ahead and stay ahead is to use a head. Commercial Course; Girls' Glee 1; Vice-President 3; Broadcaster Staff 3,4. MARY BATIE In school a quiet lass she seemed to be, but who knows if it's true when she's free. Academic Course; Girls' Glee 1,2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Broadcaster Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1; Tri-M 4. LARRY BOLLES I'm going to tell the world a few things! Academic Course; Mixed Chorus 1; Track 1. ROBERT BOHNART Stand back. I'm going to throw my chest out. Academic Course; Boys' Glee 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2; Football 2,3,4; Lettered 2, 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Lettered 3,4. GARY BOLLES Never speak sense when nonsense will answer the purpose as well. Academic Course; Football 2. MAVIS BOSLE If there's mischief brewing, she’s doing the stirring. Commercial Course; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 2; New Re- porter 3; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Dramatics 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Tri-M 4; Broadcaster Staff 3,4. LYNNE BRANNON Ready to laugh, ready to smile, never serious any great while. Commercial Course; Girls Glee 1,2,3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Band Council 4; Student Council 3; Senior Play 4; Dramatic 4; Pep Club 1,2; Majorette 1. ROBERT DIEKEN Women disturb me not. Academic Course; Boys Glee 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Broadcaster 4. LYLE BROTHERTON What a piece of work is man. Academic Course; Boys Glee 2,3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Student Council 4; Class President 4; Annual Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Basketball 1, 2,3, 4, Lettered 3,4; Football 1; Track 2,3, Lettered 3. ELAINE EICKHOFF Her body is here, but her mind is elsewhere. Commercial Course; Girls' Glee 2,3,4; News Re- porter 2; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Dramatics 3; Pep Club 1, 2,3,4. AMY JO BUSHHOUSEN Looks angelic--but looks are deceiving. Commercial Course; Annual Staff 4; Broadcaster Staff 4; Pep Club 2,3,4. WENDELL FAIRBANKS Anything to hurry about? Academic Course; Secretary Treasurer 4; Annual Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Dramatics 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Lettered 3,4; Track 3. DOROTHY COOPER Just a minute. I'll be right with you. Commercial Course; Girls' Glee 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Broadcaster Staff 4; Dramatics 4; Pep Club 2,3,4. SHARON GIDEON Short and sweet. Normal Training; Girls' Glee 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; News Reporter 4; Annual 4; Broadcaster Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Cheerleader 4; Pep Club 1, 2,3,4; G. A. A. 1,2,3. This page is sponsored by C. E. WILTSE, M. D. JOHN HAYSE After four years of faithful service, I'm laid off. Academic Course; Boys’ Glee 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Broadcaster Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Dramatics 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Lettered 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Lettered 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3, 4; Lettered 3,4; Tri-M 4. LARRY LEONARD He thinks the Irish can't be beat. Academic Course; Boys' Glee 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3; Lettered 3; Track 1,2,3,4; Tri-M 4. FERN HOSTETLER I love to sit on a fence and watch the snails go whizzing by. Normal Training; Girls' Glee 3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Annual Staff 4; Broadcaster Staff 4; G. A. A. 3. LANNY MC LEY They say he was once caught studying. Academic Course; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Class President 1; Broadcaster 4; Junior Play 3; Basketball 2,3,4; Lettered 2,3,4; Football 3,4; Lettered 3,4; Baseball 3; Lettered 3; Track 1, 2,3,4; Lettered 3, 4. LEE ANN JACOBS What, no boys in heaven? Leave me here. Academic Course; Girls' Glee 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Dramatics 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1,2. DELORES MOFFETT Who? Me? Academic Course; Girls' Glee 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2; Broadcaster Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Dramatics 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3. JIM JANTZI Like the stars, he waits 'til night to do his shining. Academic Course; Student Council 2; Class President 2; Dramatics 4; Basketball 2,3,4; Lettered 2,3,4. TOD MOORE Not at the top but just resting. Academic Course; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Band Council 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; One Act Play 2,3,4; Dramatics 2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Lettered 2,3; Track 2. This page sponsored by DR. GLENN L. LESLIE, Veterinarian. JOAN MORRIS Every hair is just so, and she's always on the go. Academic Course; Girls' Glee 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 1; An- nual Staff 1,2, 3,4; Broadcaster Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Dramatics 2; Tri-M 3,4. MARVIN RICKERT The harder I try the gooder to be, the worser lam! Academic Course; Mixed Chorus 3; Student Council 3, 4; Class President 3; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play 3. LEROY MULLER Ho! Hum! Academic Course; Mixed Chorus 4; Vice-President 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Lettered 3,4; Track 1, 2,3, 4; Lettered 3, 4. GLENN ROBERTS Work fascinates me. I can sit and watch it for hours. Academic Course; Mixed Chorus 1,3,4; Senior Play 4; Football 4; Student Manager; Track 1,2. ROBERT NELSON What’s the use of fussing when there are so many things to do? Academic Course; Mixed Chorus 2; Annual Staff 4; Dramatics 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Lettered 4; Track 3; Baseball 3; Lettered 3. HARLEY SCHROEDER Not a ladies man, but he has been known to partic- ipate. Academic Course; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Baseball 3. LARRY PARTRIDGE All great men are dead, and I'm beginning to feel sick. Academic Course; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3. ELINOR SINNER There's a little bad in every good girl. Normal Training; Girls’ Glee 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Broadcaster Staff 4; Dramatics 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4. This page sponsored by WALTER'S CAFE. MAXINE SMITH Pleasant, fair, and agreeable. Commercial Course; Girls' Glee 2,3, - Band 1,2, 3,4; Band Council 4; News Reporter 1; Annual Staff 4; Broadcaster Staff 1,4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Dramatics 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4. ARLIN WATSON Of all the things I like best, I much prefer to sit and rest. Academic Course; Boys' Glee 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Dramatics 3; Basketball 3,4, Student Manager; Football 3,4, Student Manager. RALPH STUTZMAN A man after his own heart. Normal Training; Broadcaster Staff 4. LEWIS WESTMAN Height doesn't determine intelligence. Normal Training; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 3. HAROLD VAN WINKLE I m just a happy-go-lucky kid. Academic Course; Boys' Glee 1; Senior Play 4; Dramatics 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,4; Lettered 4; Track 1. WILBUR WRAGE Work! Where have I heard that word before? Academic Course; Football 3,4; Lettered 3,4; Track 4; Lettered 4; Baseball 3; Lettered 3. TOMMY WAGONER I just heard the best joke.. Academic Course; Boys' Glee 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 1; Basketball 3; Football 4. K. LEE WILSON Never let your studies interfere with your high school education. Academic Course; Band 1,2, 3,4; Band Council 4; Vice-President 4; Secretary-Treasurer 3; Annual Staff 4; Senior Play 4; One Act Play 4; Tri-N 3,4. This page sponsored by CARTER'S GROCERY SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The end of the trail has come for the Seniors of 1956. It seems almost impossible that in a few short years, this day will seem as remote as that first day, twelve years ago, when 24 pupils entered the first grade. Mrs. Mecham was our teacher. She had to leave at the end of the first semester and Mrs. Earle Brittin taught us the rest of the year. Mrs. Naab was our teacher in the second grade. We gained another student--Deanna Del- lert, that year. In the third grade we learned the fundamentals of writing from Miss Kerwin. Glenn, Clair and Maxine joined us that year. We are sure the school’s ruler expense was high that term, Mrs. Smith taught us in the fourth grade and Marvin, and Lynne joined us. The operetta that year was “The Early Bird Gets the Worm.” We learned long division and multiplication, if nothing else, that year. In the fifth grade we found a new teacher and moved to the basement. Mrs. Connor was our teacher and Donna and Amanda came. The two hardest subjects that year were History and Arithmetic. It was the first year that the boys had athletics and the girls had sewing. The operetta was “It Happened In Holland.” Mrs. Conyers was our teacher in the sixth grade and Lynne and Glenn left us. We started Ancient History that year. Tom Wagoner joined the band that year. We had a spring festival under the direction of Mrs. Williams. We entered the seventh grade with some misgivings because of the rumors we had heard about Mrs. Manchester. We soon found out that they were not true. Larry and Kay joined the band that year and Tom changed to a French horn. In the music festival our class represented April and sang April Showers.” Our picnic was in Thesenvitz’s pasture and a game of ball was played. At the beginning of the eighth grade, Deanna moved away. Our teacher was Mrs. Westman. Lewis, Lynne, Maxine, and John joined the band. Our operetta that year was “Red Candles.” Our promotion exercises were held May 21, 1952 and we all graduated from the eighth grade and were ready for High School. On September 6, 1952, with our class more than doubled we entered high school. The freshmen were initiated one night at a pep rally held at the school house. Our class sponsor was Mr. Conzelman. Toward the end of the year Delores joined us. In our sophomore year our sponsor was Mr. Roos and Jim and Dorothy joined us. Harold, Lyle, Bob B., Jim, Harley, Mavis, Maxine, Lynne, Delores and LeeAnn served at the Jr.-Sr. Banquet that year. In our Junior year our sponsor was Mrs. Stevens and the theme for the Banquet was Ori- ental. We attended County Government Day at Grand Island and enjoyed it thoroughly. In our Senior year, Mr. Youngquist was our sponsor. We had the job of choosing our an- nouncements, caps and gowns, and having our pictures taken. We had quite a time on Sneak Day when we went to Omaha. CLASS FLOWER--Red Rose CLASS COLORS--Turquoise and Silver CLASS MOTTO--Not at the top, but still climbing. This page is sponsored by WOOD RIVER LOCKER SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of '56 do solemnly declare and affirm this to be our last will and testament. We, as members of the Class of '56, do hereby bequeath the following of our most precious talents, arts, and personal effects to the persons herein named: VIRGINIA BAKER wills her quiet ways to Rosemary Rainforth. GARY BOLLES wills his ability to get to class on time to James Turek. LARRY BOLLES wills his humorous disposition to Donald Carter. BOB BOHNART wills dark wavy hair to John Camp. MAVIS BOSLE wills her dark short hair to Verna Lautenschlager. LYLE BROTHERTON wills his height to Charles Mead. AMY JO BUSHHOUSEN wills her shy ways to Marcia Smith. DOROTHY COOPER wills her short hair to Helen Filkin. ROBERT DIEKEN wills his fast walk to Bruce Batie. ELAINE EICKHOFF wills her diamond ring to the Junior girls in hopes they don’t get married before they graduate. WENDELL FAIRBANKS wills his studious ability to Edwin Eldridge. JOHN HAYSE wills his car to Richard Fike. No more walking, Richard. LEE ANN JACOBS wills her big, brown eyes to Joan Eickhoff. LARRY LEONARD wills his singing ability to Dennis Nelson. LANNY MC LEY wills his athletic ability to Paul Dunphy. DELORES MOFFETT wills her ability to get along with everybody to Ann Davis. LeROY MULLER wills his Mercury to Harold Sheen. BCB NELSON wills his debating ability to Wayne Moss. LARRY PARTRIDGE wills ability to keep a car in good shape for a long time to Gary Swanson in hopes he does as good a job as Larry did. LYNNE BRANNON wills her pony tail to Deniece Dellert. MARVIN RICKERT wills his ability to play the guitar and sing to Leland Crosser. GLENN ROBERTS wills his ability to sleep in History class to Charles Ogden, in hopes Charles learns as much History as Glenn did. HARLEY SCHROEDER wills his guns to the Junior boys in hopes that they don’t shoot them- selves. MAXINE SMITH wills her liking for red Oldsmobiles to anyone who prefers that kind of car, but they can’t have the one from Phillips. TOMMY WAGONER wills his shortness to Vernon Bredthauer. ARLIN WATSON wills his dislike for girls to Clinton Lambrecht. K. LEE WILSON wills his ability to play the cornet to Kenny Schultz. WILBUR WRAGE wills his sense of humor to anybody who needs it. JOAN MORRIS wills her ability to play the piano to anybody who would like to learn. MARY BATIE wills her height to Mary Connor. RALPH STUTZMAN wills his mischievous personality to Robert Versaw. LEWIS WESTMAN wills his easily aggravated temper to Robert Soto because Lewis doesn’t need it any longer. JIM JANTZI wills his ability to get along with the girls to Roger Nelson. SHARON GIDEON wills her giggles to Marcia Alberts. FERN HOSTETLER wills her long hair to Gaye Lynne Engle. ELINOR SINNER wills her teaching ability to the future teachers. TOD MOORE wills his slow walk to Gary Camp. HAROLD VAN WINKLE wills his smile to Jim Holderman. ThU page is sponsored by LYLE FAIRBANKS IRRIGATION CO. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Kay Lee, who was always small. Wanted to develop some muscles; So for his wheaties he did call. Now he builds railroad trestles. Jim is a comedian. He was in school, too. Now he is taking Jack Benny's place, Bringing corny jokes to you. Tod our boy of great ability Went to Wesleyan to study He then went to Hollywood Where Marlin Brando is his buddy. Marvin Rickert is a farmer And he really likes it, too, He just bought a new house And he painted it bright blue. Lanny McLey joined the Army He thought he'd have some fun But now that he's a skipper He patrols the water for mm. Bob Dieken keeps a fancy garden He works and does his best. He cleans out every single weed And the bugs clean out the rest. Louie Westman is now a coach At Alda T. C. U. He is famous for his record Of winning all games but two. Harold Van Winkle, a professor now Never had a loss But now that he's married Karleen shows him who's boss. A suit of blue Wilbur Wrage does wear Also, in every port He has his lady fair. Tommy Wagnor reminds us of Lincoln And that is plain to see He never gave in, and he never gave up And neither by gosh, will he. Gary Bolles who was always so sober To find a good farm he roamed all over He went to Venus and went to Mars, But finally gave up and planted his oats in jars. Larry Partridge a fortune has won Now all the world he hopes to see Many women with him are in love Is it his money, or is it he? Bob Nelson a safety patrolman Has issued a final ban In his hot rod Ford he drives And speedsters of their fun deprives. Elinor Sinner, the joyful gal. Was always everyone's pal Now she is teaching school. And makes her pupils keep the golden mle. LeRoy was always a clown. And making everyone laugh. Now he is mayor of the town And keeps it safe and sound. Virginia, the girl who always kept busy Is now living in fame For she’s a private secretary, On her door is printed her name. We see Lyle on a farm Working hard from mom to night. He always tries to do what's right And he and Joan never fight. Amy Jo was quite a scholar. Everyone chose her for a friend. Now she has a job in an office. To her own business she does attend. Bob B is in the army now He is not behind the plow He doesn't take orders from anyone For he is a corporal. Mary Etta who was a studious girl And always was in a swirl She is now a registered nurse And rushes the patients off in a hearse. Larry Leonard, a future farmer Loved the great outdoors But Mavis and their children Kept him scrubbing the floor. This page is sponsored by THELEN GRAIN CO. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY con't. We have found one more proof That woman’s brain is not inferior For it wasn’t by chance that Fem Was appointed Secretary of Interior. Next we come to Larry B. Who always came to school late. Now he is a great speaker And travels all over the state. Wendell is a doctor now By the rules he will abide With Joan, his little wife. Standing by his side. Lee Ann went to California And met a soldier, so dear to her heart. Soon they got married Now they will never part. John was always our man of muscle But he finally met his fate When a girl came along And made him set the wedding date. Elaine is a farmer’s wife Working hard all day But she has time for Harold When the twins go out to play. Glenn, the boy who liked to farm Worked hard from mom til night Went out with a girl of many charms And she married him to his delight. A friend of wild animals Arlin Watson, a forest ranger bold. He stands within his lookout Watching trees, so we are told. Sharon Gideon our mighty little Mo . Loved all the tall boys so. But now she’s settled down to one And now there is a bouncing son. Ralph is a teacher. And he wields a wicked rule. If a child remains ignorant He sits on the dunce's stool. Dorothy is now teaching home Ec. Her students think she’s great But she still has time for love For every night she has a date. Maxine Smith our secretary Is kept busy all day long. But she still plans to marry When the right one comes along. Lynne Brannon is a clerk in a store The customers keep her on the go And after work she goes home And the boys all flock to her door. Delores, our girl who joined the Waves Is as busy as can be But she’s having a great time. As we all can see. Harley is now in business Selling pencils to the blind But it seems he has troubles Because materials he can't find. This page is sponsored by LILLEY SAND AND GRAVEL SENIOR SNAPSHOTS Sleepy Head Oh-oh I Working hard SENIOR SNAPSHOTS con't Ah! Your Change, Sir! SENIOR CLASS PLAY THE SKELETON WALKS Director, Mrs. Williams Dr. Harold Fersig . Mrs. Madge Embrey Elaine Blair . . . Harold VanWinkle Maxine Smith . . Lewis Westman Sharon Gideon . . Wendell Fairbanks Joan Morris . . . Mary Batie . • . . .............Tod Moore .........Lynne Brannon . . . . Lee Ann Jacobs ...........Bill Clayton .........Anne Rowell ..........Bobby Embrey Kathleen (Kinks) Embrey . . Mis. Elize Hubbard .........Oilie Hubbard . . . Mrs. Lilia Donahue This page is sponsored by MAJER HARDWARE GRADUATION Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, May 13, 1956, at 8:00 P.M. in the school auditorium. The processional, “Triumphant March” from Aida, was played by DeEtta Hofrichter. The invocation was given by the Reverend Rutha J. McCulley. Maxine Smith, accompanied by Joan Morris, played a clarinet solo entitled “Beside Still Waters.” The scripture was read by the Reverend Rutha J. McCulley. Mary Hayse sang “Bless This House,” accompanied by DeEtta Hofrichter. Father Edward Flinn gave the sermon. The mixed Chorus, accompanied by DeEtta Hofrichter. sang “The Lord’s Prayer,” and Now The Day Is Over. The Reverend Rutha J. McCulley gave the benediction. The Recessional, Priests’ March From Athalia,” was played by DeEtta Hofrichter. Commencement was held Tuesday, May 15, 1956, at 8:00 P.M. in the school auditorium. The Processional, “Pomp and Circumstance” was played by DeEtta Hof- richter. The Reverend Conly K. Hinrich gave the invocation. Mary Batie sang “Dawn,” accompanied by Joan Morris. The welcome was given by Marvis Bosle. Glenn Roberts sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” accompanied by DeEtta Hofrichter. K. Lee Wilson and Robert Nelson gave the class history. Tod Moore, John Hayse, and Larry Leonard sang Kentucky Babe.” They were accompanied by Joan Morris. Maxine Smith and Harold VanWinkle presented the activities. Larry Leonard, accompanied by Joan Morris sang “Love Is A Many Splendored Thing.” The farewell was given by Wendell Fairbanks, valedictorian. Joan Morris was salutatorian. Mavis Bosle received the Normal school scholarship. The Church school scholarship was given to Wendell Fairbanks. The Regents scholarship was given to Tod Moore, with Lanny McLey, Wendell Fairbanks, and Joan Morris as alternates. Otto Meyer presented the diplomas to the class and the Reverend Conly K. Hinrich closed the program with the benediction. ROYALTY The Junior-Senior Banquet was held on April 26 in the Lutheran Church basement in Wood River. The theme was “Indian Pow Wow.” The banquet room was colorfully decorated with orange, brown, green, and yellow crepe paper and self-made Indian decorations. The program at the church consisted of the welcome speech by a shy Indian maiden, Rose- mary Rainforth, and the response was given by Heap Tall Brother, Lyle Brotherton. Heap Big Chief Supt. Youngquist, also gave a talk, Pass the Peace Pipe.” A duet, Pale Moon” was sung by DeEtta Hofrichter and Mary Hayse, accompanied by Mrs. Darrel Hart. The waiters and waitresses sang Pretty Red Wind.” Immediately following the banquet, a Prom was held in the new gymnasium of the school. Lee Ann Jacobs was crowned Queen and Jim Jantzi was crowned King. Their attendants were Lynne Brannon and Lanny McLey. After the crowning, Charles Mead sang a solo, Martha Bohnart played an Accordion solo, and Ann Davis and Marcia Smith gave a dance routine. One-Hundred and eight students and faculty attended the banquet and Prom. This page is sponsored by MOYER MC CUMBER JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET JUNIOR CLASS FIRST ROW, Left to Right: DeEtta Hofrichter, Gaye Engel, Rosemary Rainforth, Verna Lautenschlager, Mary Hayse, Deniece Dellert, Phyllis Rehder, Joan Eickhoff, Helen Filkin. SECOND ROW: Marlene Dibbem, Ardyce Brittin, Joleen O’Brien, Karen Brittin, Ann Davis, Marcia Smith. Martha Bohnart, Shirley Schroeder, Violet Otto, Donetia Castor, Mary Connor. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Stevens, Charles Mead, Leland Crosser, Gary Swanson, James Turek, Edwin Eldridge, Jack Stoppkotte, Clinton Lambrecht, Harold Sheen, John Camp. FOURTH ROW: Donald Carter, Robert Soto, Wayne Moss. Charles Ogden, Roger Nelson, Leland Eickhoff, Dennis Nelson, Richard Fike, Rodney Skeen. President........... Vice-President . . . Secretary-T reasurer News Reporter . . . Student Council. . . . Sponsor . Rosemary Rainforth ......Ardyce Brittin .........Wayne Moss .........Mary Hayse . . . Gaye Lynne Engel Gary Swanson Rosemary Rainforth Verna Lautenschlager .........Mrs. Stevens The great day has arrived and we are now Juniors in Wood River High School. So far, this has been our busiest year, the ordering of our class rings, and gening ready for the Junior- Senior Banquet held on April 26, 1956, two big events in the lives of all Juniors. We presented our class play, “Desperate Ambrose”, sponsored a school dance, and put out the March edition of the Broadcaster. This page is sponsored by R. E. APFEL JUNIOR CLASS PLAY CAST DESPERATE AMBROSE Director--Mrs. Eileen Williams Dan’l........ Ambrose Groves Bert Miller . . Sheriff Crandell Hoot Owl Pete Stinkweed. . . Nancy Martin . Charles Ogden Anne Martin .... Vema Lautenschlager Dennis Nelson Posie Mary Hayse Jack Stopkotte Mrs. Sprool..............DeEtta Hofrichter . Wayne Moss Lena Ardyce Brittin Harold Sheen Beth Gaye Lynne Engel Gary Swanson Judge................................John Camp Joan Eickhoff First Man Clinton Lambrecht This page is sponsored by PAULK SUPER SERVICE SOPHOMORE CLASS FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Georgene Huxtable, Jill Watson, Deloris Fairbanks, Marilyn Opp, Sharon Wiese, Mary Ellen Liess, Julie Williams, Joan Harris. SECOND ROW: Robert Versaw, Bruce Hoye, Joe Lilley, Mary Ann Sheagley, Ruth Baker. Luella Dubbs, Jerry Lou O’Brien, Barbara English, Rolland Packer, DeWayne McAhren, Hal Wilson. THIRD ROW: Gary Liess, Delmar Hostetler, Wayne Hackbart. Tommy Rathman, Bruce Batie, Douglas McPhillips, Uwrence Klein, Glenn Kostman, Joe Lange, Walter Bilslend, Devon Lemburg, Dale Sheeks, Bob Dubbs, Mr. Roos. President........... Vice-President . . . Secretary-T reasurer News Reporter . . . Student Council . . . Sponsor ........Gary Liess . .. . Sharon Wiese ......Jill Watson . . Barbara English Deloris Fairbanks Mary Ann Sheagley Gary Liess .........Mr. Roos We are looking forward to the next two years of High School with excited anticipation. We are hoping that the next two years will be as happy as the last two. We sponsored the Valentine Dance February 10. This page sponsored by WOOD RIVER FEED AND SEED FRESHMAN CLASS FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Karen Lowell, Aldena Howe, Wanda Hofrichter, Laurena Stearns, Marcia Al- berts, Karlen'e Opp, Ellen Batie, Barbara Fairbanks. SECOND ROW: Mr. Broberg, Lyla Castor. Clareen Conn, Joyce Dobberstein, Janet Lorenzen, Charlann Botts, SandraBoltz, Judy Boeka, Karen Schultz. Sharon Sorensen. Ellen Wilson. THIRD ROW: Leo Opp, Joe Soto, Leonard Lambrecht, Kenneth Bushhousen, Allan Barnard, Raymond Callahan, Roger Bruce, Vernon Bredthauer, James Haldeman, Ronald Fegter, Walter Goesch, Gary Camp, Jerry McAhren, Larry Opp, Paul Dunphy. President . , . , Vice-President Secretary . . . T reasurer . . News Reporter Student Council Sponsor ....... .....Gary Camp . Raymond Callahan , . . Marcia Alberts .... Sandra Boltz Barbara Fairbanks Joyce Dobberstein Gary Camp .... Mr. Broberg Well another year has rolled around, and we F reshmen will soon gain the title of Sophomores. We have all enjoyed being F reshmen, and this will be a very memorable year for us. We sponsored a dance in March. This page is sponsored by BABEL INSURANCE AGENCY ANNUAL STAFF STANDING, Left to Right: Wendell Fairbanks, JohnHayse.Clareen Conn, Marvin Rickert, Mary Ann Sheag- ley, Lanny McLey, Harley Schroeder, Fern Hostetler, Robert Nelson, Amy Jo Bushhousen, Lyle Brother- ton, Maxine Smith, Dorothy Cooper, Kay Wilson, Mrs. Youngquist. SEATED: Verna Lautenschlager, Lee Ann Jacobs, Elinor Sinner, Joan Morris, Elaine Eickhoff, Sharon Gideon, Mavis Bosle. Editor-in-Chief........... Assistant Editors......... Advertising Editors........ Art Editor................. Sports Editors............. Humor Editor............... Activity Editors.......... Class Prophecy............. Class Will................. Class History.............. Junior Representative Sophomore Representative Freshman Representative Sponsor .................. ........................................Joan Morris .....................Elinor Sinner, Elaine Eickhoff ...................Marvin Rickert, Harley Schroeder ...............................Wendell F airbanks ..........................Lanny McLey, John Hayse .........................................Kay Wilson ......................Lee Ann Jacobs, Sharon Gideon Amy Jo Bushhousen, Fern Hostetler, Lyle Brotherton ........Mavis Bosle, Maxine Smith, Dorothy Cooper ............................Bob Nelson, Kay Wilson ..............................Verna Lautenschlager ...............................Mary Ann Sheagley .......................................Clareen Conn ...................................Mrs. Y oungquist Mavis Bosle Dorothy Cooper Maxine Smith TYPISTS Amy Jo Bushhousen Elaine Eickhoff Virginia Baker PICK MORE, PLANT TEKSEED--Ben J. Camp BROADCASTER STAFF FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Fern Hostetler, Joan Eickhoff, Joan Morris, Elaine Eickhoff, Maxine Smith, Sharon Gideon, Mrs. Youngquist. SECOND ROW: Mary Hayse, Robert Kieken, Virginia Baker, Barbara Fair- banks, Ralph Stutzman, Elinor Sinner, Amy Jo Bushhousen, Mary Etta Batie, Mavis Bosle, Lanny McLey, John Hayse, Delores Moffett, Dorothy Cooper. NOT SHOWN: Barbara English. Editor............. Assistant Editor . . Circulation Manager Sports Editors..... Art Editors........ Freshman Reporter . Sophomore Reporter Junior Reporter . . . Senior Reporter . . Sponsor ............ ..........Elaine Eickhoff .............Maxine Smith ...............Mary Batie . John Hayse, Lanny McLey Joan Morris, Joan Eickhoff .........Barbara Fairbanks ..........Barbara English .............. Mary Hayse ..........Sharon Gideon ..........Mrs. Youngquist Typists and Mimeograph Operators: Mavis Bosle, Amy Jo Bushhousen, Dorothy Cooper, Delores Moffett, Elinor Sinner, Fern Hostetler, Ralph Stutzman, Robert Dieken. It is time once again for the school paper, the “Broadcaster” to come out. Everyone is rushing around gathering the news. After we have gathered, typed and mimeographed, the “Broad- caster” is done. This page is sponsored by ARTHUR M. HAUKE, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT STUDENT COUNCIL STANDING: Mr. Ator, Joyce Dobberstein, Gary Swanson, Rosemary Rainforth, Lyle Brotherton, Mary Ann Sheagley, Gary Liess, Delores Fairbanks, Gary Camp, Mrs. Stevens. SEATED: Verna Lautenschlager, Gaye Lynne Engel, Marvin Rickert, Lanny McLey, Lee Ann Jacobs. The Student Council is the governing body of the high school. Its members are elected at the beginning of the school year by the various classes. The Student Council this year helped to keep the students in order in various ways. They sponsored the annual Christmas dance. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS President.......................................... Vice -President.................................... Secretary-Treasurer................................ Sponsor............................................ Co-Sponsor......................................... . .Marvin Rickert . . Lanny McLey Gaye Lynne Engel . ... Mr. Ator . . Mrs. Stevens This page sponsored by THE SUNBEAM PEP CLUB CHEERLEADERS, Left to Right: Judy Boeka, Mary Ann Sheagley, Sharon Gideon, Mavis Bosle, Martha Bohnart, Marlene Dibbern, Jill Watson, Joyce Dobberstein. FRONT ROW: Rosemary Rainforth, Mary Hayse, Deniece Dellert, Ardyce Brittin, Joan Eickhoff, Mary Batie, Karen Brittin, Phyllis Rehder, Violet Otto, Verna Lautenschlager, Gaye Lynne Engel, Maxine Smith, Joan Harris. SECOND ROW: Karlene Opp, Lyla Castor, Ellen Batie, Marcia Alberts, Barbara English, Ginger Huxtable, Jerry Lou O’Brien, Dorothy Cooper, Janet Lorenzen, Charlann Botts, Joleen O'Brien, Deloris Fairbanks, Karen Lowell, Mrs. Westman, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Elinor Sinner, Sharon Wiese, Elaine Eickhoff, Ann Davis, Amy Jo Bushhousen, Marcia Smith, Luella Dubbs, Marilyn Opp, Mary Ellen Liess, Delores Moffett. SENIOR CHEERLEADERS: Sharon Gideon, Mavis Bosle, Martha Bohnart, Marlene Dibbern. JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS: Joyce Dobberstein, Judy Boeka, Mary Ann Sheagley, Jill Watson. OFFICERS: President, Rosemary Rainforth; Vice-President, Delores Moffett; Secretary-Treasurer, Verna Lautenschlager. CHEERLEADERS CHEERLEADERS: Sharon Gideon, Mavis Bosle, Martha Bohnart, Marlene Dibbern. This nave sponsored hv COin TFR’S GIRLS' GLEE FIRST ROW. Left to Right: Sharon Gideon, Barbara English, Mary Ellen Liess, Mary Ann Sheagley. Jerry O’Brien, Georgene Huxtable, Mary Batie, Jill Watson, Sharon Wiese, Marilyn Opp. Julie Williams, Helen Filkin, Karen Lowell, Accompanist, JoanMorris. SECOND ROW: Marlene Dibbern, Janet Lorenzen, Gaye Lynne Engel, Rosemary Rainforth, Ardyce Brittin, Fern Hostetler, Joleen O’Brien, Lee Ann Jacobs, DeEtta Hofrichter, Phyllis Rehder, Karen Brittin, Lynne Brannon, Wanda Hofrichter, Barbara Fairbanks, Sharon Sorensen. THIRD ROW: Mavis Bosle, Dorothy Cooper, Violet Otto, Joan Eickhoff, Marcia Alberts, Sandra Boltz, Karlene Opp, Ellen Batie, Delores Fairbanks, Delores Moffett, Laurena Stearns, Joan Harris. FOURTH ROW: Maxine Smith. Deniece Dellert, Mary Hayse, Verna Lautenschlager. Joyce Dobberstein, Martha Bohnart, Marcia Smith, Ann Davis, Elaine Eickhoff, Elinor Sinner, Charlann Botts, Judy Boeka, Aldena Howe. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Sharon Gideon, Joan Harris, Wanda Hofrichter, Charlann Botts. Tod Moore, Devon Lemburg, Leroy Muller, Bob Bohnart, Larry Leonard, Mavis Bosle, Deloris Fairbanks, Deniece Dellert. Joan Morris. SECOND ROW: DeEtta Hofrichter. Mary Hayse, Fern Hostetler. Julie Williams. Dennis Nelson, Robert Soto, Joe Lange, Roger Nelson, Douglas McPhillips, John Hayse, Georgene Huxtable. Mary Ann Sheagley, Janet Lorenzen. Elinor Sinner, Mr. Hart. Accompanist, DeEtta Hofrichter. This page sponsored by THE FARMER’S FAMILY STORE BAND COUNCIL SEATED, Left to Right: Kay Wilson, Vice-President; Mary Hayse, News Reporter; Tod Moore, President; Lynne Brannon, Secretary-Treasurer; Maxine Smith, Librarian. STANDING: Mr. Hart, Conductor. BAND W R FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Jane Boeka. Janice Steams, Nancy Collins, Sharon Goff, Robert Versaw. Kenny Shultz, Ronald Fegter, Tom Wagoner. Joe Lange, Barbara English. Pat Thelen, Evelyn Otto, Julie Williams. SECOND ROW: Pam Youngquist, Sandra Boltz, Bruce Hoye, Maxine Smith, Karen Brittin, Douglas McPhillips, Jill Watson, Judy Boeka, Kay Wilson, Judy Creamer, Paul Graham, Lynne Brannon, Mr. Hart, Gary Liess, Ardyce Brittin. Joan Eickhoff, Mary Hayse. THIRD ROW: Larry Opp, Joan Harris, Mary Ann Sheagley, Max Conroy, Ginger Huxtable, DeVon Lemburg, DeWayne McAhren, Hal Wilson, Jerry O’Brien, Joan Morris, Tod Moore. This page is sponsored by HOFRICHTER'S CASHWAY JR. BAND FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mr. Hart, Tommy Nelson, Max Conroy, Delbert Sheeks, Bob Williams, Jim Dean, Judy Creamer, Joyce Dobberstein, Paul Graham. SEATED: Nancy Collins, Pamela Youngquist, Jane Boeka, Janice Stearns, Jeanette Brittin, Sharon Goff, Patty Nelson, Kenny Schultz, Ivan Real, Steve Arterburn, Dawn Hofrichter, Judy Wagoner, Marilyn Opp, Gaye Johnson, Pat Thelen, Evelyn Otto. MAJORETTES STANDING, Left to Right: Violet Otto, Douglas McPhillips, Verna Lautenschlager. KNEELING: Ruth Ann Davis, Gaye Lynne Engel, Deniece Dellert. This page sponsored by 9TH STREET CLEANERS MODERN MUSIC MASTERS STANDING, Left to Right: Joan Morris, Mr. Hart, Sponsor; Mary Hayse, Kay Wilson, Deniece Dellert, Larry Leonard, Jill Watson, Douglas McPhillips, Ginger Huxtable, John Hay9e, Mary Ann Sheagley, Bruce Hoye, Deloris Fairbanks, Miss Hahlweg, Co-Sponsor. SITTING: Mary Batie, Historian; Mavis Bosle, Vice-President; DeEtta Hofrichter, President; Rosemary Rainforth, Treasurer; Ardyce Brittin, Secretary. TRIPLE TRIO LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary Batie, Rosemary Rainforth, Mary Hayse, Mavis Bosle, Delores Fairbanks, DeEtta Hofrichter, Joan Morris, Ginger Huxtable, Delores Moffett. This page is sponsored by MAXON DRUG CO. DRAMATICS FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Lynne Brannon, Gaye Lynne Engel, Larry Bolles, Lewis Westman, Gary Bolles, Dorothy Cooper, Maxine Smith. SECOND ROW: Delores Moffett, Jerry Lou O’Brien, Elinor Sinner, Julie Williams, Harold Van Winkle, Tod Moore, Dennis Nelson, Daugles McPhillips, Kay Wislon, John Hayse, Charles Mead, Larry Partridge, Wendell Fairbanks, Harley Schroeder. THIRD ROW: Virginia Baker, DeEtta Hofrichter, Mary Etta Batie, Georgene Huxtable, Charlann Botts, Wanda Hofrichter, Mavis Bosle, Lee Ann Jacobs, LeRoy Muller. The dramatics department won the Tri-Valley Declamatory trophy at the contest held at Shelton. Superior Ratings went to Tod Moore, extemporaneous; Maxine Smith, interpretative oratory; Lee Ann Jacobs, original oratory. Excellent ratings went to Julie Williams, humorous rating; Gaye Lynne Engel, Dramatic Reading; Wendell Fairbanks, discussion; Harold VanWinkle, news casting. Mavis Bosle received a good rating in poetry reading. At the District Declamatory Contest at Shelton. Wood River again won top honors. Superior ratings were won by Tod Moore, Maxine Smith, Wendell Fairbanks, and Mavis Bosle. Excellent ratings went to Julie Williams. Lee Ann Jacobs, Harold VanWinkle and Gaye Lynne Engel received good ratings. At the State Fine Arts Festivel held at the Nebraska University ratings of Superior went to Maxine Smith and Wendell Fairbanks. Excellent ratings were taken by Tod Moore, Mavis Bosle, Julie Williams, Gaye Lynne Engel, and Lee Ann Jacobs. Harold VanWinkle received a good rating. This page is sponsored by FARMERS CO-OP ELEVATOR CO. ONE ACT PLAY MYSTERY OF MOULDY MANOR Director-Mrs. Williams CAST Dr. Aleric Carver . Jennifer.......... Kathryn Morris . , Charles Wedgewood Hulda............. Roxanna .......... Nick Sherwood . , Philbert.......... . J. Todd Moore Gaye Lynne Engel . Julie Williams . Dennis Nelson . Charlann Botts Ginger Huxtable Douglas McPhillips . Kay Lee Wilson Grandma's Ghost The one act play received a superior rating at the Tri-Valley Contest with a super- ior actor award going to Tod Moore. This page is sponsored by S. A. FOSTER LUMBER CO. FOOTBALL - 1955 SEASON BACK ROW: Wendell Fairbanks, Roland Fegter, Tommy Rathman, Edwin Eld ridge. Dale Sheeks, Roland Packer, Gary Liess, Bruce Hoye, Tom Wagoner. SECOND ROW: Coach Dale Ator, Joe Lange, Bruce Batie, Charles Ogden, Wilbur Wrage, Vernon Bredthauer, Roger Nelson, Robert Nelson, Glen Kostman, Roger Bruce, Charles Mead, Assistant Coach Richard Pedersen. FIRST ROW: Arlin Watson, Student Manager; John Camp, Bob Dubbs, John Hayse, LeRoy Muller, Lanny McLey, Robert Bohnart, Harold Sheen, Harold Van Winkle, Dennis Nelson, Gary Camp, Glen Roberts, Student Manager. FOOTBALL — 1955 SEASON The Wood River Eagles, with only three regulars back from last season, found the going rough, as they tied one game while losing seven. The Eagles showed improvement throughout the season, but couldn’t seem to come up with a winning combination. Robert Bohnart, John Hayse, and LeRoy Muller were the only regulars returning from last season. Hayse, a standout in the Eagle line in 1954 had to be shifted to the fullback position. The Eagles averaged only 141 pounds. ST. CECILIA 33 WOOD RIVER 0 In the opening game of the season, played at Hastings, the St. Cecilia Blue Hawks downed the Eagles 33-0. This was the opening game for both schools and was their first gridiron meeting. The Blue-Hawks were in complete command throughout the game. John Hayse, 162-pound fullback, was the Eagles top performer. CLARKS 14 WOOD RIVER 12 Clarks downed the Eagles in the second game of the season in a game played at Clarks. Penalties hurt the Eagles throughout the game. Wood River exploded for two touchdowns in the last quarter, one on a 95-yard punt return by Lanny McLey, which was the longest runback of a punt in Nebraska High School Football for the 1955 season. Bob Bohnart played a good defensive game for the Eagles. FOOTBALL con't. ST. MARYS 46 WOOD RIVER 0 The Eagles were overwhelmed by the Ramblers in a game played at Memorial Stadium in Grand Island. The Rams chalked up 16 first downs to 5 for the Eagles and gained 364 yards for the night to 47 for the Eagles. The Eagles fumbled five times and recovered only one of them. The score at the half was 13 to 0. LOUP CITY 25 WOOD RIVER 0 In the first home game of the season, the Eagles put up a strong defense and held the Red Raiders scoreless the first quarter. Loup City pushed over a touchdown in the 2nd quarter to lead 6-0 at the half. Inability of the Eagle pass receivers to hold on to McLey’s passes hurt the Eagle cause early in the game. The defensive line play of Bob Nelson, Roger Nelson and LeRoy Muller, stood out for the Eagles. GIBBON 18 WOOD RIVER 12 Gibbon punched over a touchdown the first time they had the ball. The Eagle defense stif- fened and held them scoreless the rest of the first half. Gibbon scored twice in the third quarter to take a 18-0 lead going into the 4th quarter. Wood River came to life midway in the 4th quarter and scored two quick touchdowns. McLey passed to Sheen for one touchdown, and Batie picked up a fumble and ran 50 yards for the other marker. Bohnart stood out on offense and defense for the Eagles. WOOD RIVER 14 SHELTON 14 The Eagles and the Bulldots locked horns in a crowd-pleaser, which ended up in a 14-14 deadlock. The Eagles scored early in the first quarter as Dubbs took a pass from McLey and faking a lateral, ran 47 yards for a touchdown. McLey kicked the extra point. Shelton tied the game up at 7-7 in the 2nd quarter. Neither team could score in the 3rd quarter. Early in the 4th quarter, Shelton opened up gaping holes in the Eagle line and marched 65 yards for a touchdown. They made the extra point to take the lead 14-7. This looked like the ball game for Shelton, but after a series of punt exchanges, the Eagles marched 70 yards in four perfectly-executed plays to score. Bohnart punched over from the 10-yard line, and McLey kicked the extra point to tie the game at 14-14. EDGAR 12 WOOD RIVER 6 Wood River looked like a ball club the first four minutes of the game as they ripped the Huskie line to threads in a 55-yard touchdown march, with Hayse scoring. Edgar tied the game up in the 2nd quarter. Two marches of the Eagles were stopped by fumbles in the 3rd quarter. In the last three minutes of the game, Edgar marched 85 yards for a touchdown, aided by some 35 yards in penalties called against the Eagles. It looked like the Eagles were gong to take over on the Edgar 15-yard line on a pass interception, but the referee thought otherwise and called pass interference against the Eagles which started the touchdown march that brought the winning touchdown. BLUE HILL 14 WOOD RIVER 0 The Blue Hill Bobcats defeated the Eagles 14-0 in the last game of the season. After a scoreless first half. Blue Hill punched over a touchdown in each of the last two quarters. Seniors playing their last game for the Eagles included: Lanny McLey, John Hayse, Bob Bohnart, Harold Van Winkle, Wilbur Wrage, Wendell Fairbanks, Bob Nelson, LeRoy Muller, and Tommy Wagoner. BASKETBALL STANDING. Left to Right: Hal Wilson, Bruce Hoye, Roland Fegter, DeWayne McAhren, Roger Bruce, Robert Soto, Charles Ogden, Bruce Batie, Joe Lange, Robert Nelson, Joe Lilley, Gary Liess, Roland Packer. SITTING: Arlin Watson, Student Manager; John Camp, Gary Swanson, Tom Rathman, John Hayse, Jim Jantzi, Lanny McLey, Bob Dubbs, Dale Sheeks, Harold Sheen, Dale Ator, Coach. BASKETBALL 1955-56 The Wood River Eagles, who were stripped by graduation, won only one game in seventeen. Lanny McLey was the only regular reporting and James Jantzi was the only other man with much game experience. The Eagles lacked height and in most of the games the underclassmen played a good share of the time. The Eagles played the toughest schedule in the history of the school. Wood River won its only game over Elm Creek 51-47. McLey and Jantzi led the scoring for the Eagles. The Re- serves fared little better as they won only three games. Seniors graduating include Jantzi, McLey, Hayse and Brotherton. SEASON RECORD St. Cecilia 59 Wood River 40 Hampton 63 Wood River 41 Gibbon 72 Wood River 57 Sutton 58 Wood River 36 Henderson 65 Wood River 53 Wood River 51 Elm Creek 47 Shelton 69 Wood River 40 Central City 71 Wood River 46 St. Mary's 79 Wood River 46 Kenesaw 59 Wood River 56 Loup City 89 Wood River 56 St. Mary's 69 Wood River 39 Cairo 55 Wood River 45 Shelton 62 Wood River 39 Shelton 62 Wood River 38 Aurora 101 Wood River 57 Ord 71 Wood River 55 Aurora 66 Wood River 55 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Jantzi PTS. 279 F. T. 53- 89 AVE. 15.5 McLey 274 78-129 15.2 Batie 118 36- 75 6.6 Camp, J. 49 29- 51 3.0 Dubbs 44 10- 34 2.4 Rathman 40 14- 21 2.2 Hayse 15 9- 21 1.0 Brotherton 14 8- 17 1.4 Sheen 12 4- 6 1.0 Swanson 4 2- 4 0.4 Camp, G. 1 1- 2 0.3 Sheeks 0 0- 0 0.0 Liess 0 o • o 0.0 Nelson 0 0 1 o 0.0 BASKETBALL con't. LEFT TO RIGHT: John Camp, Tommy Rathman, Bruce Batie, Jim Jantzi, Lanny McLey. TRACK WOOD RIVER HIGH TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS 100 yd. dash 10.4 DeVore 1948 220 yd. dash 23.1 DeVore 1949 180 yd. L.H. 20.9 McLey 1951 120 yd. H.H. 16.0 McLey Webster 1951 440 yd. run 53.1 Boroff 1953 880 yd. run 2:09.7 Lambrecht 1952 Mile run 4:44.4 Lambrecht 1953 Pole Vault 11 7 Taylor 1937, Brannon 1951 High Jump 5 8 H. Taylor 1931 Broad Jump 20'8 P. Jantzi 1955 Discus 125 3 M. Rathman 1955 Shot 39 7 J. Hayse 1956 880 yd. Relay 1:37.8 (Apfel, Hiser, McLey, Brannon) 1951 Mile Relay 3:51.9 (McDonald, Hofrichter, Bruhn, Webster) 1951 The Eagles took part in the following track meets during the season, Hastings Invitational, Kearney Invitational, Tri Valley, District and Hall Co. John Hayse set the only new track record during the year in the Hall County meet, he threw the shot 39’8 . At the Tri-Valley meet. Nelson won 1st. in the mile run. Soto placed 5th. in the 880 yd. run, McLey was 4th. in the low hurdles, the mile relay team placed 3rd. and the 880 relay team placed 4th. At the District Meet, Nelson placed 3rd. in mile, McLey placed 4th. in low hurdles and the mile relay team was 5th. At the Hall County Meet, McLey was 3rd. in low hurdles, Soto was 3rd. in 880 yd. run, Nelson 3rd. in mile, Batie was 4th. in the 440, Bruce tied for 5th. in 220 yd. dash, Dubbs tied for 5th. in high jump, mile relay team was 2nd. and the 880 yd. relay team 4th. DRAMATICS TEAM GAYE LYNNE ENGEL Dramatic Reading..............Bishop and the Candlesticks Tri-Valley.........................Excellent District................................Good State..............................Excellent LEE ANN JACOBS Original Oration . . . . I am an American Tri -V a Uey........................Superior District...........................Excellent State..............................Excellent MAXINE SMITH Interpretative Oratory Tri-Valley............ District.............. State................. . . . . Curiosity and Discontentment ...........Superior ...........Superior ...........Superior MAVIS BOSLE Poetry Reading Tri-Valley............................Good District...........................Superior State.............................Excellent TOD MOORE Extemporaneous Tri-Valley.................. District.................... State ...................... Superior Superior Excellent JULIE WILLIAMS Humorous Reading..........Mid-Summer Dream Tri-Valley...................Excellent District.....................Excellent HAROLD VANWINKLE News Casting Tri-Valley..........................Excellent District.................................Good WENDELL FAIRBANKS Discussion Tri-Valley........................Excellent District...........................Superior State...............................Superior This page is sponsored by GAMBLE STORE KINDERGARTEN FIRST ROW: Terry Hedglin, Joe Samos. Reginald Millette, Ronald Mead, Steven Thelen. SECOND ROW: Kay Fairbanks, Joleen Bockstadter, Dianne Slagel, Sue Hackbart, Diana Krolikowski, Connie Klapal, Gretchen Dean, KathrynHowe, JoAnnHackbart, PattyKnight. THIRD ROW: Kenneth Creamer, Ervin Opp, Peggy Mahurin, Jewell Katzberg, Miss Hahlweg, Linda Fegter, Ruth Brittain, Danny Collins, Ronald Stryker. Mary Beth Krolikowski was not in the picture. FIRST GRADE FIRST ROW: Ralph Zavala, Dale Brown, Michael Arterburn, Donald Smeall, Leonard Real, Howard Uhrich, Jerry Powers. SECOND ROW: Sandra Lanman, Glennis Leslie, Marcia Paulk, Janet Brit- tain, JoAnn Bockstadter, Deanna Graper, Janet Layher, Joyce Conley, Valorie Gallagher, Diane Moss. THIRD ROW: Peter Hermandez, Jimmie Sidel, Henrietta Wiese. Miss Quisenberry, Linda Best, Lynn Packer, Andrew Sheagley. Robin Hofrichter was absent. This page is sponsored by HINDMARSH CHEVROLET SECOND GRADE FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Dick Fairbanks, Paul Lowell, Clinton Hedglin, Bobby Morosic. SEC- OND ROW: Sandra Reeker, Carolyn Boeka, Linda Ator, Esther Newman, Ruth Boyle, Karan Boroff, Kaffie Boroff, Julie Voss, Martha Zavala. THIRD ROW: Lyle Beck, Dale Hackbart, Cheryl Huxtable, Peggy Watson, Mrs. Feme Naab, Carol Mead, Marilyn Mays, Daniel Wagoner, Bennis Wagoner. Thomas Creamer was not in the picture. THIRD GRADE FIRST ROW: Terry Dellert, Owen Lemburg, John Collins, Richard Brittain, Tommy Jo MiUette, Larry Graper. SECOND ROW: Mary Zavala, Carolyn Skeen, Dorthea Smeall, Carol Katzberg, Beth Mead, Jackie Conroy, Linda Mahurin, Kay Slagel, Anna Mae Opp, Ruth Ann Hofrichter. THIRD ROW: John Knight, Glenn Mays, Lona Lorenzen, Barbara Sidel, Alice Smith, Cathy Babel, Beth Youngquist, Bobby Real, Lonnie Jantzi. ABSENT: Adela Salazar. This page is sponsored by WOOD RIVER OIL CO. FOURTH GRADE FIRST ROW: Steven Arterburn, Frank Zavala, Hobart Lemburg, Harland Layher, Norman Hack- bart, Robert Reese. Jerry Howe, Ivan Real. SECOND ROW: Yvonne Wilson, Betty Jane Hindmarsh, Nona Conroy, Rosemary Creamer, Mary Brittain, Lois Liess, Jeanette Brittin, Berta Salazer, Barbara Powers, Joyce Katzberg. THIRD ROW: Kenneth Fegter, James Stoppkotte, Gary Johnson, Connie McAhren, Mrs. Connor, Judy Wagoner. James Dean, Tom Van Winkle, Bill Smeall. FIFTH GRADE FIRST ROW: Jim Bruce, Carol Ahrens, Mary Hofrichter. Jeanette Botts, Jean Bruce, Jane Boeka, Pat Thelen. SECOND ROW: Junior Zavala, Clyde Howe, Jim Botts, John Van Winkle, Merle Mead, Kenneth Layher, Happie Opp. THIRD ROW: Max Conroy, Jerorres Packer. Delbert Sheeks, David Brittain, Mrs. Lange. This page is sponsored by KINNAMON AND VOSS OIL CO. SIXTH GRADE FIRST ROW: Connie Powers, Elaine Lautenschlager, Sondra Brown, Pamela Youngquist, Leola Creamer, Linda Liess, Juanita Soto. SECOND ROW: Billy Goff, Cary Voss, Tommy Nelson, Kath- leen Danaher, Dawn Hofrichter, Nancy Collins, Kenny Schultz, James O’Brien, Clifford Becker. THIRD ROW: Levi Hedglin, Francis Smeall, Gary Dubbs, Norman Brittain, Bob Williams, John Newman, Mrs. Rhoadarmer. SEVENTH GRADE FIRST ROW: Charles Lange, Leland Fegter, Lela Brittain, Margaret Snowardt, Francis Becker, Alan Reese, Jerry Dale Conroy. 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