Class of 1977
by Brittni Bormann
December 13, 2009
Senior Class of 1977
| Bill Elsasser- President | Jerry Jensen | |
| Mark Mueller- Vice President | Wendy Koopman | |
| Julie Lange- Secretary | Scott Kubik | |
| Bonnie Oallas- Treasurer | Gene Mari | |
| Bill Carman | Carrie Nelson | |
| Cheri Cork | Joe Pipal | |
| Terry Albrecht | Beth Messerschmidt | |
| Steve Belt | Lori Messerschmidt | |
| Val Birkley | Lonnie Millard | |
| Marcia Donner | Dave Mahler | |
| Dennis Dorcey | Sharon Mackling | |
| Kelvin Gutzmann | Max Loetscher | |
| Paula Gormally | Chet Mackling | |
| Mick Fuchser | Jackie Rager | |
| Ron Duncan | Beth Robb | |
| Darrlyn Brown | Doug Roeber | |
| Ron Bodlak | Mark Roeber | |
| E.J. Habrock | Ruth Sabacky | |
| Jane Hassler | Pattie Rohde | |
| Bill Hayes | Mike Schulte | |
| Deb Sebade | Patty Watkins | |
| Michael Sebade | Tom Walsh | |
| Barb Stewat | Milan Voss | |
| Kathy Tullberg | Judy Vraspir | |
| Dave Heeney | Bill Schwarten |
Faculty
Mr. Cook- Superintendant Jon Van Ackeren- World History
Mrs. Bottger- Secretary Shari Paige- Business
Mrs. Wiener- Librarian Paul Mestl- P.E. & History
Mr. Ough- Principal Dan Boeshart- History
Mr. Christiansen - Guidance Counselor Carol Porter- P.E
Mrs. Downey- Home Economics Lucille Stenwall- Janitor
Mr. Schlesser- Industrial Arts Al Porter- P.E. & Drivers Ed.
Mrs. Mathiesen- English Larry Miller- Business
Mrs. Schultz- Resource Media Dick Dale- Instramental Music
Mr. Newman- Speech Ken Headlee- Vocal music
Mrs. Gustafson- English Mr. Wood- Science
Mr. McGuire- Math Mrs. Lueth- Biology
Mrs. Lueth- Biology Mr. McGuire- Math
Mr. Wood- Science Mr. Calder- Ag.
Mrs. Kramer- English Mr. Linn- Math
Juniors:
David Belt Mindy Millard
Bill Blaker Denise Miller
Keith Bowder Jeff Olerich
Mark Bowder Sheryl Paulson
Chuck Brown Julie Pederson
Ed Casey Dean Peters
Rick Clements Kelly Pflanz
Mike Crom Gayle Quick
Fred Denker George Rohds
Rich Denker Lee Roeber
Jane Fuchser Mark Rooney
Russ Fuchser Don Ryan
Bbbie Gravolt Linda Saltzman
Kathleen Green Sandy Schlickbernd
Gary Habrock Mickey Schulte
Jack Hale Tom Servine
Joe Hale Brian Sorenson
Lonnie Harder John Starzl
Tom Henderson Bob Stenwall
Chris Huggenberger Carmen Stewart
Bill Hughes Steve Surber
Bill Irby Paul Utemark
Deb Jensen Neldene Victor
Karen Krueger Greg Voss
Dale Krusemark Cindy Warren
Linda Kuhl Ellen Warren
Emily Lamp Karla Nelson
Larry Lueders Greg Warren
Linda Lueth Jim Watkins
Don Merical Sherman Wood
Randy Merritt
Sophomores:
Lori Belt Cathy Heinemann
Randy Belt Virgil Hesse
Sandy Belt Arlan Hingst
Mike Bokemper Gaylan Hingst
Charlene Brown Bruce Kamm
Pat Carmen Lori Kellog
Casey Clausen Barb Larson
Rick Chamberlin Pam Lempke
Dan Coan Dennis Lueders
Benita Cummings Mike Lueth
Kathy Davis Karen Lueth
Joyce Donner Dan Lux
Rita Dorcey Doug McGlaughlin
James Foxworthy Deb Mackling
Gary Fedrickson Larry Oetken
Keri Fuchser Ken Olerich
Bill Gatz Tim Parker
Darwin Mast Robert Paulson
Warren Miller Dale Peterson
Tori Nelson Rhonda Pederson
Joann Habrock Pam Pflanz
Dale Hackney Helen Powley
Dan Hackney Marian Rhods
David Hassler Liane Roeber
Ronnie Saltzman Connie Sherlock
Jeff Utemark Miron Voss
Susan Warren Les Winbolt
Sharon Watkins
Freshmen:
Laura Assmussen Donna Beacom
Doug Belt Mike Belt
Scott Blaker Debbie Brown
Lessa Carper Mary Casey
Dale Coan Jeff Crom
Stacey Dagle Jon Denker
Carol Donner Bob Dzuris
Randy Fuchser Brent Gabel
Kathy Gravholt Tammy Gruis
Connie Hale Beth Hartnett
Jerry Heinemann Bonnie Heitzman
Vanessa Heitzman Lori Henderson
Kathy Hesse Ed Irby
Lyle Jasa Monty Johnson
Shelly Krahmer Rich Kubik
Karen Mackling Joe Mari
Todd Martin Ronald Messerschmidt
Dean Miller Calvin Mueller
Mike Nelson Greg Olerich
Alan Pallas Denise Paulson
Ronald Paulson Tom Paulsen
Kathy Pederson John Punches
Paula Rager Larita Sebade
Sharon Severson Sherry Shanks
Buddy Smith Deb Stanton
Loren Steecker Randy Stewart
Jim Stork Jeff Surber
Dan Thrailkill Larry Tullberg
Lori Tullberg Steve Von Seggern
DeAnne Vraspir LeAnne Vraspir
David Warren JoAnn Watkins
Athletics
Volleyball
The Lady Pirates started the season off good. They had 6 returning players and there were a lot of new people on the 76-77 volleyball team. The coach was Porter. The Lady Pirates started the season with a first place win in the Winside Tournament and got 2nd place in the West Husker Conference.
| Lady Pirates | Opponent | |
| 2 | Wakfield | 0 |
| 2 | Pender | 0 |
| 2 | Pierce | 0 |
| 2 | Laurel | 0 |
| 2 | Osmond | 1 |
| 2 | Ponca | 0 |
| 1 | South Sioux | 2 |
| 2 | Rosalie | 0 |
| 2 | Newcastle | 1 |
| 2 | Winside | 0 |
| 2 | Homer | 1 |
| 2 | Wisner | 1 |
| 2 | Cedar | 1 |
| 2 | Staton | 0 |
| 2 | Madison | 1 |
| 0 | Wisner | 2 |
| 2 | Ponca | 1 |
| 1 | West Point | 2 |
The Lady Pirates volleyball team included,N. Victor, K. Hesse, D. Mackling, L. Tullberg, C. Donner, P. Pflanz, S. Belt, W. Koopman, L. Sebade, J. Pallas, K. Mackling, E. Lamp, J. Fuchser, S. Watkins, C. Warren, M. Schutlz, E. Warren, K. Fuscher, L. Kellogg, P. Rager, K. Green, K. Tullberg, J. Lange, L. Kuhl, T. Crom, J. Rager, R. Dorcey.
Football
The Pirates ended there season with a 6-2 record. The past couple years they didn't have the best team but this year they came out going hard.
The All Conference award was given out to Bob Stenwall, Russ Ruchser, Keith Bowder, Terry Albrecht, Bill Elsasser, Gene Mari, Mick Fuchser, and Max Loetscher.
Girls Basketball
The Varsity Girls Basketball team had a new coach this. Their coach was Paul Mestl. Their record this season was 4-7. This was the first year the Piratettes competed in the conference and district tournaments.
| Emerson Hubbard | ||
| 36 | Newcastle | 39 |
| 47 | Wakefield | 31 |
| 49 | Ponca | 16 |
| 41 | Homer | 43 |
| 47 | Homer | 36 |
| 45 | Bancroft | 48 |
| 41 | Walthill | 26 |
| 36 | Pender | 58 |
| 30 | Lakeview | 59 |
| 24 | Wisner-Pilger | 56 |
| 34 | Wayne (Districts) | 49 |
| 40 | Ponca | 29 |
| 31 | Teka,ah-Herman | 59 |
Boys Basketball
The Pirates started the season off good with the returning of 7 seniors. At the Conference tournament the guys met undefeated Madison for the second time, but they kept there heads up and kept going hard though out the game.
| Emerson Hubbard | ||
| 55 | West Point | 45 |
| 54 | Pender | 38 |
| 53 | Randolph | 45 |
| 56 | Ponca | 55 |
| 52 | Laurel | 51 |
| 53 | Pender | 45 |
| 46 | Wakefield | 30 |
| 47 | H.C.C. | 51 |
| 59 | Wisner | 57 |
| 53 | Stanton | 42 |
| 55 | Madison | 58 |
| 62 | Wayne | 45 |
| 69 | Wisner | 38 |
| 53 | Madison | 54 |
| 66 | Homer | 59 |
| 71 | Allen | 49 |
| 72 | Wakefield | 44 |
| 56 | Lyons | 57 |
| 64 | West Point | 59 |
| 46 | Pender | 54 |
Boys Track
Unlike Basketball, Volleyball, and Football, Track is an individual sport. This year 4 boys qualified for state they were: Bill Hayes in the mile, Terry Albrecht in the 180 yd. low hurdles and the long jump, Jeff Utemark in the pole vault, and
Girls Track
The girls although not as successful as the boys were, they had a successful season. Val Birkley won second in the mile at districts and qualified for state competition. With all the hard work will look goof for the future.
Pep Club
The Pep Club is also part of the season. The Pep Club always has a smile no matter if it was a win or a loss.
Some of the Members include: V. Birkley, D. Brown, P. Gormally, W. Koopman, J. Lange, D. Sebade, C. Cork, J. Hassler, P.Watkins, B. Tobb, B. Pallas, K. Tullberg, K. Nelson, E. Warren, C. Warren, K. Krueger, N. Victor, L. Kuhl, S. Schlickbernd, K. Green, C. Stewart, L. Lueth, J. Peterson, L. Saltzmann, S. Paulson, M. Millard, M. Schulte, E. Lamp, J. Fuchser, C. Huggenburger, L. Kellogg, R. Dorcey, P. PHlanz, S. Warren, K. Lueth, H. Powley, C. Brown, K. Fuscher.
Cheerleaders
The cheerleaders start there practicing in the spring and take it through the summer so there ready in fall. The cheerleaders are the leaders of the school spirit.
The Varsity cheerleaders are: Wendy Koopman, Emily Lamp, Kathy Tullberg, Jane Fuchser, Val Birkley, Rita Dorcey, Shelly Ough.
The Junior Varisty cheerleaders are: Vanessa Heitzman, Beth Hartnett, Deb Stanton, Charlene Brown
Organization:
FFA
This year in FFA many people did well. Doug Roeber was awarded first place in the Pender Pork Producer's contest and Myron Voss placed first at the Columbus Invitational.
Band
The stage band had a fantastic year after receiving a first place award at the music contest they also placed second in the Jazz Festival at Midland. The Sax Sextet received a 3 at Music Contest, the Brass Quartet was given a 2 for their efforts, the mixed woodwind quintet received a top rating, and the clarinet trio received a 1 for their effort.
Vocal Music
Some members are: J. Hale, B. Hayes, R. Fuchser, K. Bowder, C. Brown, D. Mahler, D. Heeney, B. Elasser, R. BOdlak, M. Crom, M. Sebade, L. Sebade, L. Tullberg, D. Brown.
Bill Hughes received a superior rating on his vocal solo at contest. The boys Quartet received a three for there efforts at contest. Tom Henderson received a good for his solo. The boys Octet received a two. The girls glee received two and Jim Watkins received a two also at Music Contest.
Prom
On May 7th the Juniors presented the seniors with Prom 1977. The theme was" You and Me Against the World". After a delicious meal the waiters and waitresses presented them with "The New Dog Show". The dance followed afterwards.
"In Memory"
During his Junior High career Joe Casey passed away. The annual staff of 76-77 has dedicated the entire Junior High section to Joe's Memory.
