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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1976 volume:

Wood River Rural High School Wood River, Nebraska Volume 34 Editor, Jamie Wiese The Eagle Spirit of 76 Supplemental color pages prepared to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States of America in this bi- centennial year—1976. 4 6 1 Call of the Minutemen prior to the historic Battle of Lexington. 2 The Battle of Concord Bridge was the first battle of the war. 3 Monument to the Minutemen which stands on the site of the Battle of Lexington, where “the shot heard round the world” was fired April 19. 1775. 4 The signing of the Declaration of Independence. July 4. 1776. 5 Independence Hall. Philadelphia, where the Continental Congress con- vened to decide a course of action. 6 Benjamin Franklin. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson working to revise Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence. Spirit Of 76 Our nation's second birthday is more symbolic than simply its birth and the passing of a two-hundred year period. This celebration also symbolizes achievement and growth, reminding us of the past that shapes our present and gives us hope for the future. The sights and sounds of Wood River two-hundred years ago are silent, but our cherished memories of activities and spirit will never die. Kindergarten years for District 8 started as early as 1864. At this time, the school was set up in the old Wood River, several miles west of the present town. This building was re-organized into District 5. By 1872, Wood River had built on Section 20 just east of the city limits. The annual report for 1873 indicated that six boys and 12 girls would be attending the 60-day term. A two-story, eight room frame building was con- structed in 1882. After the full high school course was added in 1889, the graduating class included a total of four girls. The District was re-organized into a high school district in 1891. In 1898, four rooms were added and brick sidewalks were laid. A proposition for a new school building was defeated in 1912. Instead two more rooms were added. Three years later, another proposition was made and passed. The modern brick building was constructed right in front of the old school. ABOVE; A building and a windmill is all that is left at the old Wood River site. RIGHT: District 8 was rebuilt in 1915 and is now used as a grade school. 4 ABOVE: A Behlen building with a large gymnasium, stage and three classrooms was added in 1962. There was a Glee Club and a Chorus in 1916 but no band. The football field for the 11-man team was several blocks northeast of the school. At this time Grand Island and Kearney were Arch-rivals. Football wasn't played for five years during the 20's but was resumed for the seasons of 1930 and 1931. Dur- ing this time basketball was played. Football was back on the calendar in 1949 with a six man team. By 1962, a Behlen building was put up with a large gymnasium and stage and three classrooms. A hallway with four more classrooms was attached to the newer building. District 83, known as Wood River Rural Junior Senior High School, was organized in 1968. Students began classes in the new school in September, 1969. The first graduating class of Wood River Rural High was the class of 1970. 5 “Stand Your Ground . . . If They Mean to Have a War, Let It Begin Here. ” Capt. John Parker 1 Capt. John Parker uttered those words as the colonial militia under his command prepared to meet the British troops at Lexington. Those works and the painting—Spirit of '76—exemplify the dedication and determination of the American patriots in their fight for independence. The colonies had organized to express their grievances in an effort to resolve the differences within the framework of the Empire. Several of the colonial legislatures had instructed their delegates to the Con- tinental Congress in Philadelphia to oppose any move toward in- dependence. The movement for independence was gaining strength and following the publication of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, which argued for colonial sovereignty, a resolution was adopted and a committee of five appointed to draft a declaration of independence. 2 General Washington, who had been appointed commander-in-chief of American forces by the Second Continental Congress, was a brilliant military strategist. It was his decision to take his Continentals across the Delaware River on Christmas night which resulted in the first ma- jor colonial victory. That victory at Trenton over Hessian mercenaries gave the ragged army renewed vigor. Supported chiefly through the printing of Continental currency, the colonial army also went through the personal fortunes of many American patriots—among them Washington. Jefferson. Richard Henry Lee and John Adams. These fortunes were donated to the cause of liberty—a cause supported by about one-third of the American population which was near 2,000,000. Another one-third remained loyal to the English crown and the remainder were apathetic. Despite many defeats, the colonies managed to keep an army in the field as a symbol of American resistance, to guarantee a negotiated rather than dictated peace. “ . . Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! Patrick Henry 3 Following the victory at Yorktown. Washington refused the offer of his troops to become king and returned to Philadelphia to aid with the establishment of a permanent government for the new republic—a loose alliance of sovereign states held together by the Articles of Confederation. An envoy composed of Benjamin Franklin. John Adams and John Jay was sent to negotiate with the British. It was not until 1783 that the peace agreement, known as the Treaty of Paris, was signed, guaranteeing the sovereignty of the United States of America. The Articles of Confederation, despite many weaknesses, served to un- ify the states until 1787 when a special convention was held at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to revise them. The meeting was attended by Fifty-five of the most-prominent men of the day. Twenty- nine of the delegates representing a majority of the states met on May 25 and decided to draft an entirely new constitution rather than am- mend the Articles of Confederation. The meeting then became known as the Constitutional Convention. 4 The men who assembled for the Constitutional Convention were an illustrious group with nearly every delegate a person of prominence in his home state. A large majority favored a strong central government. After four months of debate, on September 17. 1787, the new constitu- tion was completed. In a little more than four months, six states had ratified the new constitution. Despite the good beginning, the fight for ratification was bitter and it was not until September 13, 1788. that the necessary two-thirds majority of the states had approved the docu- ment and Congress could call for states to choose their electors and congressmen. Several of the states had ratified the constitution with the provision that it would be amended. Thus, as one of its first official acts under the new constitution, the Congress added the first ten amendments known as the Bill of Rights. Washington was un- animously elected President and a new nation was launched on a course of democracy. Spirit is . . . r ...Being a Senior ...Going to a pep rally ...Enthusiasm and Excitement ...WINNING! ...Being myself ...Grabbing the rim ...Walking the halls ...Playing in band ...Making the honor roll ...Singing the school song ...Going steady ...Scoring a touchdown Underclassmen Good Things Come In Small Packages Teresa Barg Sherry Beberniss Robyn Bilslend Sheri Bond Craig Boshart Larry Braman Bill Brandt Tammy Brandt Robert Clinch Jeff Damratowski Phil Dibbern, Stu. Co. Mike Dobesh LouAnn Dubbs Tammy English Susan Farley Joy Faz Kevin Gehle . Todd Gill Kevin Goldstein Barbara Harders Darrel Harders Jenifer Harders Kenneth Harders Thomas Harders Michelle Hayden Joyce Heinrich Henry Husen Pam Isaac Gerry Krolikowski Cathi Kucera Kris Kucera Melinda Kosmicki Debra Kubert Lori Lambrecht Michael Leonard Bobby Lilley Tracy Longsine Brenda Luth Matthew Maloney Mike Mazour Barry McCoun Doug Mead Deborah Merrick Howard Metz Donnie Miles Kathy Moffett Shanne Pipes Pamela Racek Doug Rathman Kenda Rathman Eddie Roberts Scott Sahling Julian Salinas Greg Schurer Rodney Sherman Kevin Snodgrass Laura Stenka Jan Stutzman Jim Volf John Volf Barbie Webster Kyle Webster Mike Webster Don Welch Dan Wescoatt Tom Wessels Tim Wetovick Dianna Whitten Kim Wiseman Mike Wissing Vicky Woitaszewski Virginia Woitaszewski Steve Wortman Patty Zavala Debbie Zulkoski NOT SHOWN: Ranae Bockstadter One More Step Craig Anderson Tom Babel Ben Beebe Penny Bender Jerry Bilslend Danny Boroff David Boroff Lora Braman Delwyn Bruhn Randy Damratowski Yolonda Davis Mark DeVore Billy Dibbern Pete Dibbern Lynn Driml Tamie Duncan Craig Edwards Steve English Shannon Farley John Fitchorn Mark Gembala Craig Harders Mike Harders Jon Husen Melanie Jack Michelle Jack Marta Jackson Brenda Junker Duane Kosmicki Duane Krolikowski Mark Larson Nancy Lund Monte Manka Jeff McCartney Laurie McTavish Craig Meyer Ronnie Miles Mark Minor Mike Monson Monte Moss David Ogden John Otto Bobby Peterson Joe Pipes Doyle Rathman Koanne Rathman Rosie Roberts Abe Rojas Shelley Sahling Rosa Salinas Kristi Sanburg Kelly Schroeder Stacey Smith Jesse Soto Veronica Soto Brenda Spiehs Scott Spiehs Roy Stenka Gail Struebing Donna Thompson Chris Volf, Stu. Co. Julie Weedin Wendy Weinrich Gary Zulkoski NOT SHOWN: Steve Beck Pauline Richardson Lori Ruhl Vicki Walker Denise Acker Roger Beberniss Duane Beed Leland Bender Jolene Berumen William Bilslend Sandra Bockstader James Boroff Rachel Boroff Glen Brown Teresa Burnett Peggy Damratowski, Sec. Sandy Davis Jerry Derr Carole Detlefs Susan Faz Don Gall Deanna Gloe Martha Gloe Harvey Green Dan Harders Jolene Harden Vaughn Harders Kay Lynn Hargens Rob Hatton Kay Hensley, Stu Co. Ava Hiser Janel Knick Cheryl Knox Lynn Krolikowski, Pres. Mike Lambreckt Janice Learned Barry Longsine Lori McCumber Greg Mead Michelle Meier Ramona Miles Susan Monson Cuong Nguyen Mike O'Neill Don Partridge Robert Peters Randy Powell David Redding Bill Rice Debbie Rickert Sandra Ripp Val Schroeder Kathy Schultz Tammy Schultz Cheryl Seufert Bill Simpson Kevin Simpson Brenda Snodgrass Jeff Sperling Jim Stevenson Bryan Stutzman, V. Pres. Lori Stutzman Corena Thompson Teresa Thomsen Connie Warner Vicki Welch Valerie Wescoatt Sandra Wessels Calvin Wiese Mick Wissing Charlie Wortman Linda Woods, Treas. NOT SHOWN: Jeff Cox Kim Ruhl Ken Woitaszewski Sophomores Display Their Humor Tim Arbogast Terry Boshart Jerry Brandi Angela Dibbern Doreen Dibbern Mark Dibbern Scot! Driml Kay Dubbs Wendell Dubbs Terri English Elodio Faz Cindy Filbin Sherri Frederiksen Joanne Gall Christy Glasser Gary Goc Cory Greenwood Kathy Harders Tim Harders Francis Heinrich Ann Hensley Lori Hood Greg Jack James Knight Kurt Koepp Denise Larsen Christina Larson Clay Leeper Eddie Lilley Peggy Lund Bill McCartney Mark McCoun Monika McGuire Christine Mead Mike Meier Verda Miles Bobbi Moffett Jennie Morosic, Stu. Co. Kristi Rennau, Sec. Ronald Rickert Cathy Riesland Barney Rightnowar Steve Ripp Trena Rohrich, Pres. Tracy Salmon Cindy Schmidt Wanda Schultz Sandy Schurer Darren Shupe Connie Soto, V. Pres. Mary Sutton Allen Thompson Larry Volf Donna Waite Mervin Warner Kurt Warnke Kevin Webster Tony Webster Patty Welch Juniors Anticipate Wearing Rings Jayne Boshart Robert Boshart Nick Brandt Bryan Bredthauer Pam Brown Daniel Bruns Jerry Budd Susie Campbell, Vice Pres. Karen Davis Kevin Davis Linda Denzin Roger Derr Brad Desel Randy Dethlefs Mike DeVore Heide Dibbern Janie Dibbern Randy Dibbern Brad Dimmitt Terry Dubbs Jenny Farley Doug Fotinos Joyce Call, Sec. Shelly Cehle Vickie Gewecke Michele Gill Rona Lee Hansen Bill Harders Jay Harders Jerry Harders Phil Harders Ruby Heaivilin Becky Hiser Gary Jack Doyle Jantzi Cheryl Krolikowski Kim Kucera Verier� Larson Craig Mead Rhonda Mead Susan Metz Rick Moffett Matt Moyer, Pres. Shirley Ogden Kendall Packer Karee Packer Rodney Patchen Brad Peters Colleen Peters Duane Reeder Randy Riesland Neal Sahling Sean San burg Gregg Schultz Randy Schurer Charles Shafer Dianne Soto Mike Stutzman Chris Thelen Duane Versaw Susan Walker Jeanie Waters Carrie Webster, Treas. Linda Wessels Carolyn Wetovick Brent Whitefoot Joey Yosten Rick Zavala NOT SHOWN: Ramiro Faz Ron Saner Mick Soto Merle Wiese To grow higher, deeper, wider, as the years go on; to conquer difficulties, and acquire more and more power; to feel all one's faculties unfolding, and truth descending into the soul—this makes life worth living 22 23 Graduates Doug M. Harders Rodney G. Fitchhorn William Weinrich Vicki Marie Gall Dave Wortman Lynn Lea Sahling Allan E. Miller Kent E. Luebs There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work. 26 Jamie Louise Wiese Ruth Irene Ciemnoczolowski Rita Jean Heinrich James P. Welch Vice President Karman K. Koepp Lucinda Rae Denman Douglas G. Barker Julie Lynn Morosic The man who thinks, reads, studies, and meditates has intelligence cut in his features, stamped on his brow, gleaming in his eyes, and sooner or later the face tells the status or the conditions of the soul—a reflection of the divinity within the man. 27 Self-Control implies command of temper, command of feeling, coolness of judgment, and the power to restrain the imagination and curb the will. Camille Marie Whitefoot Randall Lee Thomsen Janet Marie Richhart Sherrie Ann McTavish Treasurer Connie S. Johnson Secretary Christie Martha Dibbern 28 Jan Marie Husen Kayla Sue Miles Daniel David Soto Jan Marie Harders Michelle Rene Filbin Michelle Lurye Sperling Partick Ray lantz Janet Kay Bartlett Jerry Ray Codner I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. 29 Merilee Jo Wiseman Neil H. McGinnis Nancy Marie Wetzel Loren Dibbern Joyce R. Whitten Pamela Kay Lantz Vicki Lyn Dur can 30 Whatever we do, or whatever we plan—we can't stand alone. Rosemary Lucille Hatton Stu-Co Representative Jerry Woitaszewski Sherry Lynn Redding Keith L. Longsine Daniel J. Krolikowski Stephen E. Budd President Cynthia L. Harders •Denotes National Honor Society 31 Hermine Joao Visit W.R. Hermine Coren arrived in Wood River in the middle of August, 1975. While in the United States, Hermine stayed with the Don Morosic family. One thing Hermine enjoyed during her stay was going out for track and win- ning medals at the conference and district track meets. Hermine left for Holland on July 16,1976, where she plans to go to college in the fall. Hermine's home town is Soest. Joao Eduardo Dohmen Neto came from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Joao came to the United States on January 28, 1976, and returned to Brazil late in July. After returning to Brazil, Joao plans on going to college to study engineering. While in the United States, Joao stayed with the Abraham Soto family. Joao participated on the Eagle track team. I NUV The annual Senior Breakfast was held on Friday, May 14, at the Wood River Country Club. Breakfast and entertainment was provided by the mothers of the senior class. On the seniors final day, Thursday, May 13, the senior wills were read. We live but once. The years of childhood, when once past, are past forever. The past is no longer ours. It has gone beyond our reach. What we have made it, it shall re- main. The present moment alone is ours. Today is a day which we never had before, which we shall never have again. 33 ’ V' Commencement exercises for the graduating class of 1976 were held on May 23,1976, in the Wood River Rural High gymnasium. The Baccalaurate ad- dress was given by Rev. Russell Mead, and the honor addresses were given by Jan Harders and Camille Whitefoot. The senior girls sang the Theme From Mahogany as their vocal selection. Honor guards were Rick Zavala and Karen Davis. Ushers were Matt Moyer, Kendall Packer, Carolyn Wetovick, and Jay Harders. The class chose as their motto, Do you know where you're going to , with their class colors red, white, and blue, and their class flower the red rose. Faculty Faculty Generates Enthusiasm For School Life SHOWN ON THIS PAGE left to right are: J. Gemmell who teaches Jr. High English; S. Malone, first-year teacher at WRR teaching freshmen English and French; N. Jack, Sr. High English. M. Leet teaching soph. English, speech, drama; C. Gilliland, Jr. High Math; L. Isaac, art. D. Smidt, math; P. Bachle teaches Jr. and Sr. High Math; V. Morey teaches shop. D. Kahl teaches voc. ag and shop; M. Casey is the Jr. High social studies teacher; G. Hensley teaches shop. E. Kubert, paraprofessional, and R. Neddenriep, Librarian, keep our library run- ning smoothly and G. Neddenriep teaches business. 36 OTHER FACULTY MEM- BERS ARE: UPPER LEFT IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE ARE: N. Jack, K. Gifford, R. Nedden- riep, and M. Leet. SHOWN IN UPPER RIGHT CORNER IS P. Opp, school secretary and BELOW P. Opp is J. Jack, counselor. BOTTOM left to right is C. Gilliland and her students and H. Jackson, health and boy's P.E. teacher. FACULTY MEMBERS SHOWN ON THIS PACE left to right are: D. Scheffler teaching social studies; S. Bayne, business and S. Graper, paraprofessional. G. Robins, social studies; P. Isaac teaches social studies and girls' P.E.; J. Hawley, science and M. Philippi teaches science. M. Schultz teaches Jr. High science; N. Kahl, Home Ec; K. Gifford teaches Home Ec and G. Smidt is our school nurse. L. Alexander teaches vocal music; B. Redwine, Remedial Services; C. Frahm teaches Special Education andR. Driml, band. UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER left to right are: D. Smidt, D. Sich G. Hensley, and G. Neddenriep. LOWER LEFT HAND CORNER IS B. Voss, School Secretary. 38 Our cooks, Mrs. Harders, Mrs. Schmidt headcook, Mrs. Brandt, and Mrs. Barg prepare our meals. Mr. Bruhn and Mr. O'Brein are WRR custodians who keep our school looking its best. Mrs. Harders and Mrs. Barg are doing what has to be done after every job Clean up . Not shown is one of our cooks Mrs. Mueller. 39 Administration Plans For Addition The administration kept busy this year with plans for an addition to the shop area. On this page are: TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER, Mr. Rodney Rathman, vice pres. SHOWN WORKING IN BOARD ROOM ARE: Mr. Ray- mond Engel, treas.; Mr. Rathman and Mr. Ervin Mazour. STUDYING THE PRESENT SHOP ARE: Mr. Donald Miller, sec. and Mr. Dean Sich, superintendent. BOTTOM LEFT at a meeting are faculty and board members: Mr. Engel, Mr. Miller, Mr. Sich, Mr. Lyle Rainforth, pres. AT RIGHT is Mr. Don Farley discussing school activities. NOT SHOWN: Mr. Calvin Heinrich. 40 Activities Student Council Sponsors Walk-a-thon In addition to carrying out all the traditional ac- tivities, the Student Council came up with some ex- citing new ideas. Making plans for the Muscular Dystrophy Walk-a-thon, the council worked hard to help the handicapped. There were two trophies awarded, one for the most pledges and one for the most money. Jan Husen received the trophy for most money, collecting $230; and Connie Soto received the one for the most pledges, having 184 pledges. There were 75 participants making a total of $1300. Earlier this spring our lounge was vandalized. All of the equipment was destroyed. With the participa- tion and cooperation of Student body, everything was replaced. Activities Student Council participated in were District Convention at Centura, State Convention at York and collected for the Heart Fund. 42 At the BOTTOM LEFT are the officers for 75-76 term: C. Denman- Treas; D. Soto-Pres; J. Husen-V. Pres.; M. Wiseman-Sec.; Other members STARTING AT THE TOP are M. Wiseman; C. Denman; J. Husen; MIDDLE ROW: J. Farley; R. Hatton; J. Mprosic; BOTTOM ROW: M. DeVore; P. Lund; D. Soto; N. Sahling; C. Thelen; K. Hensley. NOT SHOWN: P. Dibbern and C. Volf. 43 Organized Chaos The class of 1916 printed the very first annual, The River ' and held that name up through 1931, except for 1929 when the edition was printed with the name Blue and Cold. The depression halted the presses, and it wasn't until 1947 that an annual staff resumed the publication, renaming it The Eagle. This year's staff started the year by the editors attending a Yearbook Clinic at Centura. They brought back their ideas and the staff began put- ting it together. The staff chose Spirit of 76 as the theme; division pages are based on the Eagle inserts. If two heads are better than one, how about twenty? SHOWN AT RIGHT, from left to right, Sponsor, Miss Bayne; Jr. Editor, Janie Dibbern; Editor, Jamie Wiese; Assistant Editor, Cindy Denman. Deciding on captions are Cindy, Jamie, Kim, Jan, Heggy. Ruth and Merilee decide on pictures. 44 This year's staff had several decisions to make regarding layouts. Flipping through other school yearbooks are Cindy, Jamie and Randy. Discussing layouts are Miss Bayne, Lori and Ann. Members of this years staff are SHOWN AT BOTTOM LEFT: left to right. Lori Hood, Denise Acker, Peggy Lund, Janie Dibbern, Gary Jack, Kim Kucera, Miss Bayne, Jan Husen, Ann Hensly. BOTTOM RIGHT, left to right: Merilee Wiseman, Janet Bartlet, Chris Dibbern, Ruth Ciemnoczolowski, Randy Thompson, Vickie Duncan, Sherrie McTavish, Karmen Koepp, Jan Harders. 45 If Only Cheering Could Score The year 1975-76 was very active for the Pep Club. They showed their support for school spirit through various activities. The year was started off by sponsoring a parent's night for the football boys' parents. For Homecoming, cakes were baked for all the boys participating in athletics. They continued their work for a healthy school spirit by making posters, attending games, working in the concession stand, and by holding pep rallies. Through the ef- fort of the cheerleaders and members of the pep club, a very rewar- ding year was experienced by the whole school for spirit. Members are TOP RIGHT: R. Heaivilin, K. Packer, j. Gall, J. Farley, K. Packer, K. Davis. BOTTOM RIGHT; STANDING: C. Mead, J. Gall, C. Schmidt, A. Dibbern, C. Riesland, SITTING: K. Harders, P. Welch, E. Zavala, C. Filbin. LOWER LEFT is Trina Engle our little cheerleader. LOWER LEFT BOTTOM: J. Harders, J. Whitten, K. Kucera, J. Boshart, R. Heinrich, C. Whitefoot, R. Hatton. NOT SHOWN are J. Waters and S. Schurer. - n«b PURPLE PRIDE [ 46 TOP LEFT, BACK ROW: K. Koepp, S. Campbell, C. Denman, C. Webster, FRONT ROW: T. English, B. Moffett, J. Morosic, R. Hansen, J. Wiese. BOTTOM RIGHT: C. Wetavick, D. Larson, P. Lund, S. Gill. RIGHT MIDDLE: S. Wetzel, T. Rohrich, C. Soto, C. Glasser, K. Ren- nau, A. Hensley. BOTTOM RIGHT: J. Morosic, H. Coren, L. Sahling, V. Gall, R. Ciemnoczolowski, C. Dibbern, J. Husen, M. Wiseman. 47 Spirit Soars For Junior High Leading the cheers for games are from TOP TO BOTTOM: K. Ratham, L. McCumber, D. Rickert, D. Gloe, K. Sandburg, L. Driml. 48 Pep club members are STARTING AT BOT- TOM left to right: K. Rathman, B. Junker, L. Braman, L. McTavish, M. Jackson, S. Farley, C. Volf, D. Rickert, 2nd ROW: K. Sanburg, P. Zavala, B. Luth, D. Kubert, K. Kucera, M. Jack, J. Weeden, N. Lund, S. Smith, D. Whitten, C. Kucera, T. Barg, S. Farley, T. Duncan, K. Schroeder, L. McCumber, 4th ROW: D. Merrick, J. Harders, B. Harders, L. Dubbs, M. Haden, K. Moffet, K. Rathman, L. Stutzman, S. Sahling, 5th ROW: C. Knox, J. Knick, V. Schroeder, P. Damratowski, T. Thompsen, L. Woods, S. Monson, L. Krowlikowski, Y. Davis. French Club Takes Trip French Club activities this year included selling school pennants and a three-day trip to Denver, Colorado, over the Thanksgiving weekend. While in Denver, the club visited several museums, attended the Denver Symphony Orchestra, and visited three French Restaurants. Tenative plans for the spring include an international foods dinner for members and their parents. Participants are from left to right: D. Waite, L. Volf, B. Moffet, J. Brandt, C. Schmidt, D. Acker, K. Rennau, L. Hood, Miss Maloney, M. McGuire, A. Hensley, T. Ar- boghast, C. Soto, C. Glasser, T. Rohrich, M. Sutton, C. Nguyen, P. Welch, D. Dibbern. OTHERS INCLUDE: R. Thompson, P. Brown, C. Whitefoot, C. Peters, Miss Maloney, C. Harders, C. Johnson, S. Walker, R. Ciemnoc- zolowski, S. Gill, R. Hatton, OFFICERS INCLUDE: P Lund-Stu. Co., S. Ogden-Pres., D. Larsen-V. Pres., V. Gall-Sec., H. Dibbern- Treas. 49 • . . And The Band Played On Our Band was busy this year competing in contests, parades, and rallies. Band members are: Seniors: R. Ciemnozlowski, C. Denman, C. Dibbern, j. Harders, R. Hatton, D. Krolokowski, L. Sahling, J Welch, J. Wiese, D. Soto, C. Whitefoot. juniors: S. Boroff, B. Bredthauer, K. Davis, R. Derr. H. Dibbern, J. Gall, S. Gill, R. Hansen, G. jack, V. Larson, M. Moyer, S. Ogden, K. Packer, K. Packer, B. Peters, C. Peters, R. Riesland, N. Sahl- ing, R. Saner, C. Webster, S. Sanburg, C. Thelen, B. Whitefoot. Sophomores: T. Arbogast, j. Brandt, A. Dibbern, D. Dibbern, S. Driml, W. Dubbs, T. Engish, K. Harders, T. Harders, A. Hensley, M. McGuire, K. Ren- nau, K. Riesland, T. Rohrich, P. Welch. Freshmen: j. Boroff, R. Boroff, P. Damratowski, D. Gloe, M. Gloe, H. Green, K. Hargens, K. Hensley, C. Knox, L. Krolikowski, S. Monson, B. Peters, D. Rickert, S. Ripp, L. Woods, L. McCumber, T. Thomsen. Band Director: Mr. Richard Driml; assistant, Chelle Sperling. 50 Honor Band Members are: S. Boroff, S. Gill, K. Reisland, M. McGuire, C. Shafer, C. Thelen, j. Welch, P. Welch, C. Whitefoot, L. Sahling. Jr. Band members are: C. Anderson, L. Atkins, S. Bond, D. Boroff, L. Braman, P. Dibbern, B. Dibbern, L. Driml, T. Duncan, T. Gill, B. Harders, T. Harders, J. Harders, K. Harders, M. Harders, J. Heinrich, H. Husen, P. Isaac, M. Jackson J. Krolokowski, M. Leonard, M. Mazour, C. Meyer, M. Monson, M. Moss, D. Ogden, J. Pipes, D. Rathman, K. Rathman, S. Sahling, J. Soto, V. Soto, B Spiehs, S. Spiehs, C. Volf, B. Webster, W. Weinrich, D. Welch. 51 I his year the vocal music department was headed by Mrs. Alexander. There are two groups in the music department. The first group is Swing Choir consisting of four- teen singers. Members are shown at LOWER RIGHT: TOP ROW: L. Denzin, j. Boshart, ). Farley, S. Gill, R. Hatton, M. McQuire, K. Davis, K. Kucera, Director Mrs. Alexander. BOTTOM ROW: D. Gloe, A. Dibbern, L. New Director For Vocal Music Woods, C. Dibbern, D. Rickert, and pianist K. Hensley. A new group was formed called the 50's singers whose participants are shown at MIDDLE RIGHT: STANDING: V. Gewecke, P. Bender, L. Brahman, L. Driml, L. McTavish, J. Harders, N. Lund, P. Racek, K. Simpson, L. Dubbs, J. Weeden, D. Kubert, S. Haden, S. Walker. SITTING: Director Mrs. Alexander, B. junker, P. Isaac, K. Schroeder, V. Soto, K. Hostler, B. Hiser, V. Schroeder, and C. Nyugen. Both groups performed at the Christ- mas and Spring concerts. Swing Choir also performed at the Old Folk's Home, the Firemen's Supper at the Country Club, the Tractor Safety Meeting, and went Christmas caroling at the Conestoga Mall. 52 Two Qualify For State Several superiors were awarded to our speech department for the students' hard work in preparing for three contests. Our one-act play cast received a superior rating at the Conference One-Act Play Contest. Linda Den- zin received a superior at Conference. Those who received superiors at the Red Raider Speech Contest were: Angie Dibbern, Jan Husen, Janie Dibbern, and Jan Harders. Jan also received a trophy in infor- mative public speaking for first place in the final round. At the District Speech Contest Camille Whitefoot and Jan Harders received superiors. Both Camille and Jan represented Wood River at State. Camille received sixth place and a medal in after dinner speak- ing. Speech participants are SHOWN AT BOTTOM RIGHT, (left to right) Mrs. Leet, H. Coren, A. Dibbern, R. Ciemnoczolowski, J. Husen, B. Dimmit, C. Dibbern, R. Hansen, K. Kucera, R. Patchen, L. Denzin, J. Dibbern, S. Driml, R. Hatton, P. Lantz, G. Jack. One-Act Play cast SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM LEFT. BACK (left to right) S. Driml, Q. Dibbern, C. Webster, R. Hatton, R. Cienmocozolowski, R. Derr, G. Jack, V. Gewecke. 54 National Honor Society National Honor Society members are chosen for their character, leadership, and service to the student body. The student must have a 3.000 average before he is eligible. Several members of the National Honor Society collected money for Muscular Dystrophy. SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT are: SITTING (left to right), Camille Whitefoot, Chris Dibbern, Rosie Hatton, Jan Husen, Jamie Wiese, Lynn Sahling. STAN- DING, Jan Harders, Jamie Dibbern, Shelle Gill, Allan Miller, Steve Budd, Mike DeVore, Cindy Denman, Carrie Webster. NOT SHOWN: Bryan Bredthauer, Charlie Shafer, Dan Soto, Matt Moyer. 55 The Curtain Rises The Curious Savage was the ti- tle of the 1976 all School Play. April 12 and 13 were the nights the play took place. The play was a comedy in three acts, which por- trayed the insane inmates of The Cloisters with dignity and warmth, and contrasted them with the in- sane outside world. The actors and actresses were: Ruth Ciemnoczolowski, Chris Dibbern, Angela Dibbern, Scott Driml, Rosie Hatton, Pam Lantz, Kim Kucera, Gary Jack, Camille Whitefoot, Randy Thomsen, Brad Dimmitt, and Monika McGuire. The play was directed by Mary Leet. Lighting crew consisted of: Roger Derr, Verlen Larson, Brent Whitefoot, and Jerry Derr. Ticket sellers and other workers were: Linda Denzin, Janie Dibbern, Her- mine Coren, Rita Heinrich, Jan Husen, Kristi Rennau, and Terri English. 56 57 FHA — THE Good Times The FHA involved themselves in helping others along with having fun. Many different and new ideas were presented and tried this year in FHA. The future of FHA looks even more exciting than ever before. For their money raising projects they sold various kinds of fruit. A few of the other projects they did for others were sponsoring a Fifties' Day and a pep rally for the school spirit. Also Trina Engel crowned Julie Morosic and Mike Wissing as Miss Merry Christmas and Mr. Happy New Year. They were the winners of the Christ- mas contest for collecting the most money for March of Dimes. FHA also sang for the elderly folks in the nur- sing home and gave a birthday party for them. They had lots of fun in doing these projects, and working with each other was very rewarding. A slumber party was the fun project for the year. 58 OPPOSITE PAGE LOWER RIGHT, KNEELING: S. Metz, B. Hiser, J. Dibbern, P. Brown, D. Soto. STANDING: C. Peters, S. Ogden, S. Boroff, S. Gill, K. Packer, S. Walker, V. Gewecke. SITTING: C. Wetovick, S. McTavish, R. Heinrich, M. Wiseman, R. Ciemnoc- zolowski, N. Wetzel, C. Sperling, K. Koepp, K. Packer. C. Harders. TOP LEFT: L. Salhing, pres., H. Dibbern, yr. bk., song and rec., R. Mead, treas., C. Denman, v.p., Mrs. Gifford, Spon., J. Wiese, en- counter ch., J. Husen, hist, and pub. ch., Mrs. Kahl, spon., Mrs. Yant, spon. MIDDLE RIGHT, STANDING: S. Schurer, C. Mead, J. Gall, C. Schmidt, R Boroff, j. Harders, D. Dibbern, P. Welch, SITTING: D. Waite, W. Schultz, M. Sutton, L. Woods, D. Rickert, S. Ripp, K. Schultz. NOT SHOWN S. Fredericksen. 60 F.F.A. Retires Traveling Trophy The FFA had a busy and successful year again this year. Six of this year's officers attended leadership camp in Aurora. The Wood River Chapter, winning for the third year, retired the Breeding Gilt Pen trophy. Eleven members exhibited livestock at the Hall County Fair and three members ex- hibited at the Nebraska State Fair. Kevin Davis had a yield of 177 bushels of corn in the Golden Harvest Yield Contest and placed first in the Nebraska Irrigated Divi- sion. At the District Vo-Ag contests in Ravenna, the Tractor Maintainence, con- sisting of B. Bredthauer and B. Whitefoot, placed second. Placing first was the Livestock Management team, consisting of C. Shafer, B. Harders, R. Dibbern, and B. Boshart. R. Riesland was the top individual in Farm Machinery. At the state FFA conven- tion the Livestock Management Team placed fourth and the Tractor Maintenance team placed third. Delegates were D. Krolikowski and Kevin Davis. State Band members attending were Karen Davis, Kevin Davis, S. Boroff, and B. Bredthauer. C. Shafer was a member of the State FFA chorus. R. Harders received the State Farmer degree at the convention also. Some of this year's ac- tivities were a hayrack ride, the first annual Businessmen-Farmer Appreciation Breakfast, and the annual Parent-Member Banquet. State Participants SHOWN BELOW were: S. Boroff, B. Whitefoot, B. Harders, R. Dibbern, B. Boshart, B. Bredthauer, Karen Davis, D. Krolikowski, Kevin Davis, and C. Shafer. Members SHOWN AT BOTTOM LEFT are: STANDING—L. Dibbern, C. Shafer, B. Whitefoot, K. Luebs, B. Weinrich. R. Saner, R. Dibbern, P. Harders, J. Woitaszewski, R. Riesland; KNEELING—D. Barker, B. Boshart, M. Stutzman, D. Harders, J. Harders, D. Ver- saw, S. Boroff. Members: FIRST ROW—M. Lambrecht, K. Woitaszewski; SECOND ROW—G. Mead, V. Harders, M. O'Neill, B. Longsine, J. Boroff, R. Powell, B. Peters; THIRD ROW—C. Wortman, T. Salmon, C. Leeper, B. Rightnowar, D. Harders, B. Stutzman; FOURTH ROW—K. Koepp, C. Greenwood, M. Dibbern, T. Boshart. New officers: Vice President—R. Dibbern, President—Kevin Davis, Secretary—T. Boshart, Parliamentarian—M. O'Neill, Reporter—S. Boroff, Treasurer—B. Harders, Sentinel—). Harders. NOT SHOWN, M. Dibbern, Chaplain. Old officers: B. Bredthauer—Chaplain, Kevin Davis—Reporter, A. Miller—Vice President, Karen Davis- Parliamentarian, B. Harders—Sentinel, J. Harders—Secretary, D. Krolikowski—President, J. Codner—Treasurer. 61 Lettermen's Club Our Lettermen's Club spon- sored the annual Dad's Free Throw Contest. It was won by Elton Luebs for the second year in a row. This year's members were STANDING: D. Soto, R. Fitchhorn, S. Sanburg, B. Bredthauer. KNEELING: M. Moyer, J. Welch, M. DeVore, T. Dubbs, S. Budd, K. Luebs. SITTING: R. Derr, C. Thelen, N. Brandt, T. Boshart, C. Shafer, J. Budd. Officers for Lettermen's Club this year were Pres. K. Luebs, Vice Pres. D. Soto, Sec Treas. C. Shafer. 62 Athletics Eagles Have 6-3 Record The 1975 Eagle Football team finished with a successful year. They had a 6-3 record overall and a 4-3 record in the Louplatte Conference. The Eagles finished fourth place in the Louplatte Conference. All Conference players were Dan Soto, Terry Dubbs, Matt Moyer, Sean Sanburg and Charles Shafer. Mike DeVore and Terry Boshart were selected for honorable mention. Shown in the BOTTOM PICTURE are the 1975 Eagle football team participants. TOP ROW: Coach Jackson, D. Harders, T. Dubbs, A. Miller, M. DeVore, D. Soto, S. Sanburg, J. Codner, T. Webster, B. Bredthauer, D. Krolikowski, R. Fitchhorn, S. Budd, V. Larsen, Coach Neddenriep, V. Gewecke, Stu. Mgr. Coach Robins, P. Lund, Stu. Mgr. SECOND ROW: Coach Bachle, S. Driml, Stu. Mgr. M. Moyer, N. Brandt, D. Bruns, K. Koepp, E. Lilley, D. Shupe, B McCartney, R. Saner, D. Jantzi, C. Shafer, P. Harders, K. Webster, T. Boshart. FIRST ROW: J. Brandt, R. Dibbern, S. Ripp, A. Thompson, F. Knight, W. Dubbs, C. Greenwood, R. Rickert, J. Budd, M. Stutzman, J. Yosten, B. Boshart, B. Harders. Coach Jackson gives quarterback. Matt Moyer (12) instructions. BOTTOM LEFT: The Eagles made several key tackles allowing St. Paul only one touchdown. TOP LEFT: Nick Brandt (43) tries a left end sweep. UPPER RIGHT: Quarterback, Matt Moyer (12) draws a crowd of Shelton defenders as he decides to keep the ball. Looking for some open running room upfield Doyle Jantzi (32) chooses quickly but carefully the way he is going to run. New Coach For Cross Country Cross Country tracing is a combination of speed and length. It requires endurance. As you run, you take for granted the beautiful scenery autumn brought. Your mind is on the runner a pace behind. You cross the finish line and are hugged by the other members of the team. It is just then you realize cross country really is a breathtaking sport. The participants on the Cross Country team were L. Volf, K. Davis, K. Luebs, T. Salmon, J. Harders, R. Zavala, and M. Soto. Their coach was Mr. Jerry Hawley. It was his first year of coaching cross country at Wood River Rural. The team participated in seven meets. They placed 6th in the Louplatte Cross Country Conference. The Cross Country team also placed 5th in Districts at Cen- tral City. Every year during Homecoming week each runner receives a cake from a member of the Senior High Pep Club. a Golf Team Takes Second At State Winning comes from skill, precision, an consistency, but it also comes from lots of practice and enjoyment of what you are do- ing. The golf team won the Geneva In- vitational, Conference, District, and took second in State. Outstan- ding golf members were; Steve Budd and Matt Moyer. Members of the golf team SHOWN AT BOT- TOM RIGHT were, STANDING, left to right: Coach Smidt, S. Budd, K. Luebs, C. Thelen, M. Moyer; KNEELING: S. Driml, R. Derr, J. Budd, J. Derr. 67 Girls Compete Volleyball ranks as one of the world's favorite team sports, and its popularity has invaded Wood River. This year's team practiced daily to develop the skills and teamwork needed to do well in competi- tion. Although their final record was 6-8, they are optimistically looking forward to next season. SHOWN BELOW are reserve participants: TOP: Coach, J. Gemmell, C. Wetovick, P. Welch, M. McGuire, K. Rennau, J. Gall. BOTTOM: K. Harders, C. Soto, J. Morosic, T. Rohrich. 68 AT TOP LEFT are freshmen participants: TOP: Coach J. Gemmell, L. Krolikowski, S. Bockstadter, T. Burnett, T. Thomsen, B. Snodgrass. BOTTOM: S. Davis, V. Welch, S. Mon- son, L. Stutzman, S. Faz. SHOWN ABOVE is the varsity team: TOP Student manager, K. Hensley, j. Gall, J. Farley, S. Campbell, M. McGuire, C. Webster, S. Wetzel, T. Rohrich. BOTTOM: K. Packer, C. Denman, Coach, M. Philippi, J. Morosic, S. Gill, student manager, P. Isaac. AT TOP RIGHT, Shelli Gill positions herself to bump the ball across the net. AT MIDDLE LEFT, Sue Campbell sets the ball up for Carrie Webster to spike. TO THE LEFT, Jenny Farley picks up a low bump. Selected as an All Conference player was Cindy Denman. All Tourna- ment Team selections included Cindy Denman and Joyce Gall. 69 Eagles Show Toughness Wood River did very well in the District Tournaments. This year four wrestlers qualified for state. They were Wendell Dubbs (98), Rick Zavala (105), Doug Harders (119), and Rod Fitchhorn (Hwt.) SHOWN AT BOTTOM RIGHT: Coach Scheffler, B. Bredthaurer, K. Davis, R. Fitchhorn, J. Codner, T. Boshart, S. Ripp, Stu. Mgr., K. Davis. MIDDLE ROW: M. Harders, D. Harders, T. Dubbs, R. Reisland, K. Webster, M. Stutzman, R. Faz, A. Miller, Stu. Mgr., P. Dibbern. FRONT ROW: Stu. Mgr., K. Goldstein, B. Boshart, L. Dibbern, L. Faz, R Zavala, W. Dubbs, K. Longsine. R Fitchorn trying to pin his man at Districts. A. Miller taking it E- Z. TOP RIGHT: Pep club girls made weight-class posters for each wrestler. CENTER LEFT: Coach Scheffler and Coach Dubbs giving W. Dubbs a little encouragement. BOTTOM LEFT: Zavala family cheer- ing the wrestlers on to Victory! 70 19-3 For Eagles The Eagles had a victorious year in the 75-76 season with 19 wins and 3 losses. School spirit ran high and the pep club provided strong support. The community backed the Eagles by following them through the wins at Conference and Districts. The team showed their skill by hitting 72% of their free throws and 43% of their field goal shots. There were 1,395 points scorded during the year and 785 rebounds. Leading these was Kent Luebs with 195 rebounds and 420 points. Kent Luebs was chosen for the Lincoln Star team. Captain for the Grand Island Independent team, and member of Shrine team. The Eagles good year ended in disappointment at the Regionals. Pleasanton blocked the Eagles chance for state tour- naments with a 52 to 49 victory. This year's team members, SHOWN AT BOTTOM LEFT, are: STANDING: Coach Smidt, D. Shupe, M. DeVore, B. McCartney, K. Luebs, S. Sanburg, D. Soto, M. Moyer, G. Robins; KNEELING, S. Driml, T. Webster, J. Budd, G. Schultz, D. Bruns, K. Koepp, S. Budd; SITTING, J. Brandt, G. Jack, F. Knight, P. Harders, C. Thelen, C. Shafer. Eagles being named to the All-Conference 1st team were Kent Luebs and Matt Moyer; to the 2nd team, Steve Budd and Sean Sanburg. Kent, Matt, and Steve were all members of the All-Conference tournament team. 72 Girls Liberated The girls had their first taste of Conference basketball this year. The team met some tough com- petition. By the end of the year the team showed great potential. Several girls plan to attend basketball clinic this summer. Everyone is looking forward to a great season next year. The girls participating in basketball were: BOT- TOM LEFT: reserves-BOTTOM ROW: A. Dibbern, S. Faz, D. Rickert, V. Welch, S. Ogden, P. Damrotowski, MIDDLE ROW: T. Rohrich, Stu. Mgr. C. Soto, M. Filbin, P. Welch, D. Larson, R. Cienmozolowski, R. Boroff, C. Dibbern. TOP ROW: Peggy Lund, Stu Mgr., Mrs. Alexander, Asst. Coach, C. Riesland, B. Hiser, S. Boroff, D. Gloe, D. Dibbern, Mr. Hawley, Coach. NOT SHOWN: Ava Hiser. BOTTOM RIGHT: Varsity-Left to Right: ). Harders, K. Harders, J. Morosic, H. Coren, L. Krolikowski, T. Thomsen, M. McGuire, ). Waters, S. Wetzel, J. Farley, S. Gill, ). Morosic. KNEELING: T. Rohrich, Stu. Mgr., Mr. Hawley, Coach P. Lund, Stu. Mgr. BASKETBALL WR OPP 65 Centura 42 72 St. Paul 70 59 Stromsburg 56 57 Burwell 31 71 Loup City 42 Hastings 66 St. Cecilia 60 66 Ravenna 62 66 Sargent 50 40 Fullerton 31 40 Gibbon 57 Gl Central 79 Catholic 76 67 Aurora 78 69 Shelton 39 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENTS 82 Axtell 52 67 Gl Northwest 62 CONFERENCE 63 Shelton 25 56 Centura 34 54 St. Paul 51 DISTRICTS 76 Clay Center 62 Hastings 73 St. Cecilia 49 53 Sandy Creek 44 REGIONAL 49 Pleasanton 52 GIRLS BASKETBALL WR 36 St. Paul 34 31 Loup City 50 27 Ravenna 47 31 Burwell 34 40 Shelton 35 25 Gibbon 39 33 Centura 45 Varsity Records VOLLEYBALL The Volleyball girls par- ticipated in the following games: A triangular with Kenesaw and Palmer, winning over Kenesaw and losing to Palmer. On September 11, they won over Adams Central. Later in that month, the WRR team lost a game with Holdrege. The girls had a triangular with Centura and Gibbon, with WRR losing both games. They won a match with Gl Central Catholic on September 25. In October, they participated in a triangular with Loup City and Burwell losing to Loup City and winning over Burwell. In late Oc- tober the team entered quadrangular play winning against Oconto, but losing to Kearney Catholic and St. Cecilia. In con- ference competition WRR lost in the first round to Centura. In Districts, WRR lost to Ravenna in the first round. WRESTLING The Eagle wrestlers par- ticipated in Several Duals this year. The dual matches were undefeated with a 7-0 record. Doug Harders (119) was the conference cham- pion. Wendell Dubbs (98), Rick Zavala (105), Doug Harders (119), and Rod Fitchhorn (Hwt!) were state qualifiers. FOOTBALL WR OPP 20 Fullerton 0 17 Adams Central 14 0 Ravenna 7 32 Burwell 13 31 Shelton 8 3 St. Paul 6 20 Loup City 7 6 Gibbon 14 52 Centura 0 Trophies from the Blue Hill In- vitational and the Championship Class C District Meet were added to the trophy case by this year's squad. Three school records were broken and one tied during the season. Mike DeVore set three new standards in the high hurdles— 14.8, low hurdles—20.1, and the triple jump at 42’6 . Nick Brandt tied Neil Burr's 100 yard dash record at 10.1. A j r,.s Boy's Track Team Wins District Nick Brandt (100 yard dash), Mike DeVore (high hurdles, low hurdles, triple jump), Doyle Jantzi (pole vault) and Jim Knight (pole vault) qualified for the State Meet in Omaha, Mike placed sixth in the high hurdles and Doyle placed fifth in the pole vault. Track members were left to right, FRONT ROW: K. Goldstein, stu. man.; G. Schultz, T. Harders, J. Yosten, J. Dohmen, D. Jantzi, R. Zavala, B. Bredthauer. SECOND ROW: Asst. Coach Bachle, T. Salmon, A. Thompson, C. Shafer, M. Wetovick, K. Webster, J. Knight, V. Larsen, K. Davis. BACK ROW: C. Soto, stu. man.; D. Larsen, stu. man.; Asst. Coach Scheffler, J. Welch, M. Devore, D. Soto, B. Mc- Cartney, R. Fitchhorn, D. Shupe, T. Webster, Head Coach Jackson. NOT SHOWN: N. Brandt, M. Dibbern, L. Volf. 76 Conference Champs The girls won over these op- ponents in three dual meets, Gib- bon, Centura, and Kenesaw. They won the Louplatte Conference, got second in the Fullerton Relays and won third place in the C-7 district. Five school records were broken this year: 100 yd. dash, Michelle Filbin, 11.9; 80 yd. low hurdles, Cin- dy Denman, 11.8; Mile run, Karen Davis, 5:43.8; 440 yd. relay, Kendall Packer, Ava Hiser, Michelle Filbin, Cindy Denman, 55.0; 880 yd. relay, Michelle Filbin, Ava Hiser, Shelli Gill, Cindy Denman: 1:54.7. Varsity members SHOWN AT BOT- TOM RIGHT. Left to right, FRONT ROW: Asst. Coach Hawley, Head Coach Robbins, H. Coren, J. Wiese, C. Denman, M. Filbin, Student Mgr., P. Lund. BACK ROW: J. Gall, K. Packer, C. Webster, J. Waters, S. Campbell, J. Farley, C. Peters, S. Gill, K. Davis. Reserve members SHOWN AT BOTTOM LEFT. Left to right, FRONT ROW: M. Sutton, J. Morosic, T. Rohrich, E. Zavala, P. Damratowski, S. Faz, D. Rickert. SE- COND ROW: P. Welch, C. Thomp- son, K. Hargens, M. Gloe, B. Snodgrass, C. Dethlefs, L. Woods, S. Monson, C. Knox. BACK ROW: S. Wetzel, C. Filbin, K. Harders, A. Hiser, T. Thomsen, L. McCumber, L. Stutzman, Student Mgr., P. Lund. 77 18 New Records As a team Wood River finished runner-up at the conference meet. Team scoring: Centura—132, Wood River—113, Gibbon—92, Burwell—82, Loup City—32, Ravenna—32, St. Paul—12, Shelton—1. At the Centura and Burwell Invitationals, Wood River placed 3rd out of a field of 11 teams in each meet. Seven new school records were made this year. They are as follows: 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash—Bryan Stutzman, 10.6 and 24.1; 440 yard dash, high jump, and triple jump—Mick Wissing, 55.5, 5'9 , 39'; dis- cus—Don Partridge. 134'2 , and shot—Jim Stevenson, 477 . There was one conference record set this year by Mick Wissing in high jump; his jump was 5'9 . Members of the track team, SHOWN BELOW, are: TOP, left to right: Coach Bachle, W. Bilsland, D. Partridge, J. Stevenson, M. Wissing, B. Stutzman, M. Lambrecht. BOTTOM: G. Brown, R. Hatton, D. Gall, B. Simpson, C. Wiese, K. Simpson, C. Wortman. The 8th grade track team broke 11 new records this year and tied one. They are as follows: 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash—Dave Boroff, 11.0 and 26.3; 880 yard run, mile run—Gail Struebing, 2:34.6 and 5:31.6; 60 yard high hurdles, pole vault, triple jump—John Otto, 10.5, 9'6 , and 32'10J T; 100 low hurdles—Steve English, 12.6; shot and discus—Gary Zulkoski, 45 '4 Vi and 118'; and the 440 relay team consisting of Dan Boroff, Steve English, John Otto, and Dave Boroff with the record of 51.8. Steve English tied the high jump record with a jump of 5'8 . SHOWN ABOVE, members of the track team are: TOP, left to right: Coach Neddenriep, B Peterson, J. Fitchhorn, D. Ogdon, C. Anderson, J. McCartney, G. Zulkoski, M. Minor, J. Bilslend, R. Miles. MIDDLE: J. Otto, M. Moss, T. Babel, D. Boroff, S. English, D. Boroff, J. Soto, J. Husen, C. Meyer. FRONT: P. Dibbern, A. Rojas, G. Struebing, M. DeVore, M. Larsen, j. Pipes, M. Manka, M. Harders. 78 32 Out For Wrestling This was the first year for Jr. High wrestling, which was coached by Mr. Bachle. They participated in matches against Centura, Burwell, Ravenna, Gibbon, and Shelton and placed 5th in the conference. Members of the wrestling squad are pictured in the LEFT-HAND BOTTOM CORNER. FIRST ROW- C. Harders, S. English, T. Babel, M. DeVore, P. Dibbern , M. Moss, G. Struebing , A. Rojas, D. Rathman. SECOND ROW- M. Gembala, J. Pipes, J. McCartney, D. Krolikowski, D. Boroff , J.Soto, D. Boroff, M. Harders, S. Spiehs, W. Dibbern , M. Larsen, R. Damratowski. THIRD ROW- S. Beck, M. Monson, B. Stutzman, D. Ogden, C. Anderson, G. Zulkowski , R. Miles, J. Fitchhorn , J. Husen, J. Ot- to, Coach Mr. Bachle. NOT SHOWN- M. Manka. indicates con- ference ribbon winner. Junior High In Action The freshmen finished the season with a record of 1-3. Wood River 6 Ravenna 0 Wood River 0 St. Paul 8 Wood River 0 Gibbon 26 Wood River 0 Centura 34 0 80 The 8th grade finished their season with a record of 2-1-1. Wood River 6 Ravenna 6 Wood River 14 Gibbon 0 Wood River 0 Shelton 18 Wood River 27 Centura 0 8th Grade: BOTTOM ROW: M. Larson, B. Dibbern, M. Gembala, M. Harders, J. Pipes, D. Kosmicki, M. DeVore, G. Struebing, D. Rathman, R. Damratowski, A. Rojas, M. Minor SECOND ROW: S. Spiehs, j. Husen, C. Harders, R. Stenka, M. Manka, D. Boroff, S. English, T. Babel, D. Boroff, M. Moss, P. Dibbern, D. Krolikowski, Coach P. Bachle THIRD ROW: Coach B. Jackson, J. Mc- Cartney, R. Miles, J. Fitchorn, J. Bilslend, G. Zulkoski, D. Ogden, C. Anderson, D. Bruhn, J. Otto, B. Peterson, M. Monson, J. Soto Freshmen: BOTTOM ROW: G. Brown C. Wortman, B. Camp, B. Simpson, R. Hatton, W. Bilslend SECOND ROW: K. Simpson, D. Bead, D. Gall, C. Wiese, R. Powell, D. Par- tridge THIRD ROW: M. Lambrecht, D. Harders, M. Wissing, J. Stevenson, B. Stutz- man. Coach G. Robins 81 Good Years Ahead For Basketball It was a good year for both the Eighth and Ninth grades, each finished with only one loss. Participants Ninth SHOWN AT TOP RIGHT: G. Mead, C. Wortman, D. Gall, K. Simpson, B. Simpson, B. Longsine, G. Brown. STANDING: D. Partrige, B. Simpson, J. Stevenson, M. Wissing, D. Harders, B. Stutz- man, M. Lambrecht, R. Hatton. Eighth SHOWN BOTTOM RIGHT: M. Gembala, D. Rathman, G. Struebing, M. Devore, P. Dibbern, M. Moss, T. Babel, A. Rojas. KNEELING: J. McCartney, B. Peterson, J. Ot- to, J. Soto, D. Boroff, M. Larsen. STANDING: C. Anderson, D. Ogden, C. Meyer, D. Bruhn, J. Bislend, G. Zulkoski, S. Beck, S. Spiehs. W.R. Freshmen Scores OPP. 42 St. Paul 43 52 Centura 32 34 Shelton 25 45 Gibbon 32 59 Ravenna 7 54 Loup City 28 53 St. Paul 38 82 Eighth Grade Scores 36 St. Paul 33 39 Centura 24 35 Shelton 32 40 Northwest 44 31 Gibbon 27 At LOWER LEFT, ninth graders watch game. C. Wortman tries for a lay-up. M. Wissing shoots for a basket. G. Struebing fouled on a lay-up. J. Soto defends a fast break. 83 The Spirit Of Sports All Conference participants include: Cindy Denman, volleyball; jeanie Waters, basket- ball; Kent Luebs, basketball; Steve Budd, basketball; Doug Harders, champion wrestler, uan Soto, football; Terry Dubbs, football; Matt Moyer, football and basket- ball; Charlie Shafer, football; Sean Sanberg, football. Special Events Homecoming Memories Live On On October 3, 1975, Danny Soto and Cindy Denman were crowned Homecoming King and Queen by last year's royalty Rick Johnson and Scoot Knight. The first attendants were Julie Morosic and Kent Luebs. Other attendants were Steve Budd, Merilee Wiseman, Allan Miller, Jan Husen, Jim Welch, and Karman Koepp. Spirit Week The Student Council spon- sored a Bicentennial poster con- test. For the third consecutive year, the class of 1976 won. The Pep Club provided cakes for the football guys. They also sponsored a parade uptown to the town square where the pep rally was held before the big game. The band put on a half- time show featuring Snoopy as a pilot. We celebrated a 31-8 victory over our biggest rival, Shelton, at a dance held at the school. The theme was Crystal Blue Persuasion. Music was provided by TRIFID. 88 200 Years Of Love 200 Years of Love was the theme for this year's Sweet Heart Dance which was held February 28. Candidates, SHOWN AT UPPER RIGHT were Karman Koepp, Lynn Sahling, Jamie Wiese, Dan Krolikowski, Jerry Codner, Loren Dibbern. 1976's King and Queen are Jan Husen and Allen Miller. They were crowned by last years King and Queen, Allen Stutzman and Jackie Woods, the crowning took place at 11:00 o'clock. Music was provided by Moondog . F.H.A. Around The World Candidates for the 1976 May Banquet were: Ruth Ciemnoczolowski, Rita Heinrich, Cindy Harders, Karman Koepp, Sherrie McTavish, Lynn Sahling, Chelle Sperling, Nancy Wetzel, Merilee Wiseman, Jamie Wiese. Lynn Sahl- ing was crowned May Queen on May 3, by LuCinda Rathman, the 1975 May Queen. A pot luck supper was served and Joao Dohmen gave a talk on his home in Brazil. The program ended with the installation of new of- ficers. They are: Pres., Rhonda Mead; Vice Pres., Vickie Gewecke; Sec., Cindy Schmidt; Treas., Heide Dibbern; Hist. Pub. Chairperson, Patty Welch; Yr. Book Rec., Doreen Dibbern; Encounter Chairperson, Jolene Harders. 89 If This year's 1976 Jr.-Sr. Prom was held on May 15, 1976, with Whale providing the music. The banquet was held at 6:30 in the commons area with the following Sophomores as servers: FIRST ROW from left to right are). Knight, D. Shupe, T. Boshart, R. Rickert, W. Dubbs, and K. Koepp. TOP ROW are J. Morosic, S. Wetzel, T. Rohrich, C. Filbin, C. Soto and T. English. At the banquet Matt Moyer gave the welcome with Steve Budd giving the acceptance for the Seniors. Carrie Webster gave the Senior Prophecy for the entertainment. At the dance the crowning was held. This year's candidates, SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM, were from left to right, Merilee Wiseman, Karman Koepp, Jamie Wiese, Attendant, Hermine Coren; Queen, Julie Morosic; King, Kent Luebs; Attendant, Joao Dohmen; Doug Harders, Steve Budd. Crown bearers this year were Nikki Robbins and Craig McLey, NOT SHOWN is Jim Welch. 90 Being a senior is a lot of responsibility, and thus we must carry a lot of weight upon our shoulders. 92 Ads MARION'S CASUALS For all Your concrete needs go to 2538 North St.-Patrick Grand Island, 68801 384-5851 WOOD RIVER CONCRETE CAIRO PHARMACY KATHY'S COTTAGE OF BEAUTY For That Perfect Style 315 High Street Cairo Nebraska 485-4701 Prescriptions David L. Schaffer, Reg. PH. Phone 485-4341 After Hours: 485-4343 Cairo Nebraska APFEL FUNERAL HOME Wood River-Cairo 583-2721 94 Wood River Agency, Inc. Chick—Mac—Lew—Bill—Fran Fairbanks Farm Equipment THE BIG RED Implement Dealer 915 EAST Dial 583-2454 95 96 NICK'S PLAZA RESTAURANT Good Food and Fun Interstate 80 and Highway 11 Phone: 583-2337 (308) 583-2123 HEMINGER SALES Commercial Farm Bldg. Contractor Dewey G. Heminger Box 127 Owner Hwy. 30 11 Home Phone (308) 583-2884 Wood River, Nebraska 68883 RED ROOSTER Recreational Fun Wood River 583-2189 Your tomorrow started today. LION'S CLUB Congratulations 1976 Seniors Your future. Full of plans. Full of dreams. To make your plans and dreams come true will take money. Money you have earned and money you've saved. We would like to help you make your future plans and dreams come true by helping you start a savings plan. Why not stop by and tell us about your plans of tomorrow. We’re interested in your tomorrows because at Home Federal, our interest is in you. Our interest is in you! 221 South Locust 2007 North Broadwell Conestoga Mall (308) 382 4000 (308) 382 6093 ( 308) 382 6338 GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA DON BARTELT STUDIO MENDEZ SERVICE Senior Photography Photographs-Anywhere, Anytime 5 Points Grand Island R.E. MEAD'S SHOP for all your welding and repair See Charles Mead, Dennis, George, and Jim. 607 East Call us for Electrical Service R.E.A.—COMMERCIAL CONTRACT Automobile service and repair Prompt Service on Grain Drying Fans Appliances-Electric Pumps GE WECKE ELECTRIC Phone 583-2861 Wood River FAIRBANKS IRRIGATION 107 E. 9th Phone 583-2717 97 FARMER'S CO-OP ELEVATOR Wood River Nebraska Phone 583-2611 Call on Co-Op For all your farming needs. 98 NO ONE G4N ■MKE IT FROM YOU! The world, the future. It's yours. Guard it as a precious possession Care for it as you would a child. Improve it if you can. And as you shape the future of our nation and the world, we wish you well, for it is a tremendous task from which you cannot escape. SPERRY4=[ EW HOLLAND i DIVISION OF SPERRY RAND CORPORATION Packer Potato Co. Wood River, Nebraska 583-2252 Elton E. Dubbs Sons Combining, Shelling Haybaling All Kinds of Custom Work Wood River, Ne. Ph. 583-2588 100 Go To JOHNSON'S GROCERY GIDEON'S SERVICE Whatever your needs may be go to For a cart full of bargains 118 E. 9th 583-2501 Make your future count take your business to BABEL REAL ESTATE INSURANCE 116 E. 9th 583-2341 102 112 W. 8th 583-2312 For good food and fast service go to DOROTHY'S CAFE 105 E. 9th 583-2582 For your own personal style go to the TROPHEY BARBER SHOP and see Gary Bohnart For your accounting needs see John at MARKUSSEN BOOKKEEPING SERVICE For those needed tune ups call Cary, Bill, or Jack at 583-2181 VOSS OIL PLATTE VALLEY PROPANE Wood River Phone: 583-2404 or 647-9267 For the Newest Styles go to the KUT KURL SALON WOOD RIVER MOTEL 1-80 Wood River, Nebraska 68883 Phone: 583-2256 new owner: Patty Pollnow 382-4800 THE GOLDEN CRITTER Beer and Liquor By The Drink Steaks-Chicken-Sea Foods Live Entertainment Alda, Nebraska 382-4837 Tie Overland National Bank GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA BANK OF WOOD RIVER y044 i fte UoHol invitation to do tuUttell with -OUR STAFF- All waiting to serve the Wood River Community efficiently and confidentially in our new Banking quarters. Charles E. Moyer Wilbur J. McCumber Louis E. Welch E. E. Bilon Leo F. Thelen William E. Luehr Carolyn Pope Virg Ernstmeyer Ruth Swanson Frances Lowell Rank of Wood Rivesi 104 MemUl 4. 2 . 9. e. Wood (lioe i, fiehnalka PUoh 583-23.31 Burke Pharmacy Wood River Booster Club The students at WRR thank the Wood River Booster Club for their support for the past eight years. 105 Prescriptions Filled Call 382-6600 Five Points PETER'S HARDWARE, LAUNDRY CAR WASH MIDWEST GRAIN CO. 104 East 9th Wood River, Nebraska 583-2545 E. E. Racek Mgr. Wood River, Nebraska Phone: 583-2351 SUNBEAM PRINTING OFFICE FOSTERS-TRUE VALUE HARDWARE AND LUMBER 108 West Ninth Phone: 583-2241 Wood River, Nebraska 583-2521 106 I do not choose to be a common man. It Is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek oppor- tunity—not security. I want to take the calculated risk: to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. 107 108 It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and un- afraid, to think and act for myself, to worship as I please, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, This is the Spirit of 76, not the end, but only the beginning of the rest of my life.