1981 Spartan
Anita High School
Anita, Iowa 50020
Founded 1869
Volume XXXXII
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
AHS Staffs 5
Activities 15
Sports ................39
Jr. High 59
Classes 69UPS DOWNS OF 80-81
The poster to the left symbol-
izes all the spirit for Anita. The
year started off well with the
girls' volleyball team earning
the conference trophy and
Anita football team winning the
Homecoming game against
Adair-Casey.
The year continued with our
basketball teams doing well,
and the wrestlers sending two
grapplcrs to state meet.
The speech students set a new
record for I's at state speech
contest; and many awards were
won in journalism and muic
contests. The year was rounded
out with spring sports, prom
and graduation. And so ended
another year of memorable
events.
Pic 2. Many new faces were
seen within the walls of AHS,
including this stand-in for Na-
omi.
Pic 3. Reigning as faculty
Homecoming king and queen
were Mr. John Burke and Mr.
Dan Leinen. Attendants for the
event were; Mrs. Ruthe
Brocker, Mr. Dennis Zimmer-
man, Miss Becky Hartstack.
and Mr. Gary Currie.
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I
2Former Beatle
Member Shot
The world was shocked with the sudden
violent death of John Lennon on De-
cember 9, 1980. Lennon, with the Beatles,
started a whirlwind music revolution in the
1960’s. Beatlemania, as the revolution was
called, promoted long hair and their new
kind of music. Many parents opposed this
craze; but it was unstoppable.
Lennon. Paul McCartney. Ringo Starr,
and George Harrison broke up in 1971 to
start careers of their own. Lennon, with his
wife. Yoko Ono, brought out many albums
and had just released “Double Fantasy”
when John was shot. Pic 1: John Lennon
and assailant, David Chapman.
Ordeal Over
The United States got a double dose of
celebration on Inaugural Day. 1981. Not
only was Ronald Reagan sworn in at noon
on January 20. but the citizens of America
were notified that the hostages in Iran
were set free.
Americans were ecstatic that the 444-
day imprisonment of fifty-two men and
women was over. The ordeal began No-
vember 4. 1979, when Iranian militants
took over the United Stales Embassy in
Teheran. Immediately American patrio-
tism flared: almost every town across the
country had its symbolistic yellow ribbons,
fifty-two flags, and day tallys. lowans es-
pecially watched for Katherine Koob, a
fellow Iowan from Jessup (on right. Pic 3.)
Through the assistance of the Algerians,
the U.S. negotiated the hostages’ return
partly by agreeing to return the Shah’s
wealth. There was disagreement about
how the situation should have been han-
dled. but everyone was glad they were
home.
Inevitable
Draft?
Draft registration, which was done away
with in 1973. has been reinstated for all 18
year old males.
A lot of disagreement has arisen from
the new registration laws. Most disagree-
ment has been on whether registration
should include females. Many others ques-
tion whether the draft itself should be rein-
stated. But most agree that the U.S. needs
something to increase our military
strength.
Volcano Blows
Its Top
The northwest U.S. was plagued all
summer by ash from Mount St. Helens’
volcano. The first eruption on May 18,
1980, was followed by four more major
blasts in June. July. August, and October.
The volcano caused few problems except
the ones created by the ash. The ash cov-
ered such a large area and caused pollu-
tion. The volcano(Pic 1) located near Spir-
it Lake. Washington, is pictured here with
its crater visible.
The El Salvador Threat
The situation in El Salvador,
a small country in Central
America, is becoming more and
more heated; and the U.S. is
ironically handling it the same
way as we did in Vietnam.
Thus far. no war has broken
out, but there have been skir-
mishes and people have been
killed-including four American
missionaries. President Reagan
has sent forty-five military ad-
visors and equipment to the
right-wing government of El
Salvador.
The situation there is becom-
ing a threat to American peace-
time.ELECTION 1980
Ronald Reagan, a 70 year old for-
mer movie star, took the office of
President of the United States on Jan-
uary 20. 1981. The ex-governor of
California won the Republican nomi-
nation in July and rose to win the gen-
eral election on November 4, 1980.
George Bush. Reagan's opponent dur-
ing the primaries, was named as his
running mate.
One of the first acts of the new
President was government economic
cuts to slow down rampaging inflation.
Some of the major cuts arc in school
aid and programs to help college stu-
dents.
Reagan was to sign a bill to reduce
government buying of dairy products,
when — on March 27 — Reagan was
shot. He was answering questions for
reporters outside the Washington,
D.C. Hilton when six shots rang out.
Four people were injured: Reagan;
James Brady, (press secretary); a Se-
cret Service agent; and a Washington
policeman John W. Hinckley, Jr. has
been accused of the shooting.
Pic 1. Election memorabilia was dis-
played on Mr. Burke’s wall.
Pic 2. President Ronald Reagan and
First Lady Nancy pose for their formal
photograph.
Mock Election Results
Presidential
Ronald Reagan 145
Jimmy Carter 40
John Andersen 59
Ed Clark 10
Gus Hall 1
Senate
Chuck Grassley 152
John Culver 97
House of Rep.
Tom Harkin 201
Calvin Hultman 48
State ERA
No 130
Yes 126
•Winner of regular election.
FAMILIAR
The 1980-81 administration has especially worked
'overtime' because of problems caused by declining
enrollment and decreased state aid. These cuts for the
1981-82 school years have brought up questions of
faculty reductions, reduced course offerings, and general
budget spending cuts. It was finally decided cuts be
directed towards non-certified staff and postponement of
bus purchases.
Pic I. Jean Gill, secretary to the schoolboard and superintendent,
stands behind Naomi Hackwcll, secretary to the principal.
Pic 2. Principal Gary Currie, in his second year at AHS. deals with
various day-to-day problems.
Pic 3. Schoolboard: Mervin Christensen, Jim Mailandcr. Ranny
Kclloway, Warren Christensen. Dick Nelsen.
Pic 4. Superintendent Don Brichacek has been busy helping make
decisions related to proposed budget cuts.NEW FACES
New skills, enthusiasm, creation and techniques have been
brought to AHS through four new faces: Miss Laura Hansen
(pic 1), Mrs. Joan Lane (pic 2), Mr. Dan Leinen (pic 3), and
Mrs. Sheila Willms (pic 4).
Miss Hansen grew up in Omaha. Nebraska and was active in music all through high school
and college. She attended Wayne State College and later completed graduate work in Nebras-
ka. Montana. Kansas and Minnesota. Miss Hansen came to Anita after teaching at Fall City
and Ralston. Nebraska. She teaches vocal to grades K-12; Swing Choir and second grade
reading.
Mrs. Joan Lane enjoys new responsibilities at AHS. She has lived in the area for seven years
and has had three children graduate from Anita. She graduated from ISU and has previously
worked full time in Oscaloosa. Mrs. Lane teaches all Home Ec classes and sponsors the FHA.
Mr. Leinen graduated from ISU. He served several offices in the ISU Agricultural Education
Club. He also served as the Denison FFA Alumni Associates Reporter, the Southwest District's
FFA Secretary, and was a state officer candidate. He now teaches the Vo-Ag classes of AHS
and is FFA sponsor.
Mrs. Willms became interested in art during her high school years at S-M. She helped out
with elementary art as a student. She pursued her art education at the University of Northern
Iowa in Cedar Falls for two years and graduated from Northwest College in Orange City.
Wishing to share her talents and knowledge in ceramics, painting, drawing, and print making,
she now teaches Art classes at AHS.
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Fic !. Cheryl McCaskcy looks over her shoulder
while instructing Jr. High English. She also is part-
time counselor.
Pic 2. Jim Willct is shown helping a student during
H.S. Physical Education. He also instructs Jr. High
math courses.
Pic 3. Bob Jackson and Dennis Zimmerman pause
for a picture in one of the science rooms. They both
teach high school science classes.
Pic 4. Lynn Johnson is shown speaking to one of his
industrial arts classes.
Pic 5. Ardith Zinkc sits at her desk during a class in
the resource room.
Pic 6. Vicki Vanderbur helps a student during a
French class. She also teaches Humanities and Eng-
lish courses.
Pic 7. Dee Cams looks up while taking attendance in
study hall.
Pic 8. Jim Kubcrski speaks to a Jr. High social stud-
ies class. He also instructs freshman cultural geogra-
phy.LAND OF ADVENTURE WORK FOR US
Pic 1 Becky Hartstack and Noel Wingate pause for a picture in
the business mini-room. They both instruct business classes.
Pic 2. James DCamp. band instructor, is shown working in his
office.
Pic 3. Bill Foulkes looks up from work in the counseling office.
He also teaches high school math classes.
Pic 4 Ruthc Brocker stops for a picture during one of her high
school English classes
Pic 5. John Burke is surprised with a picture during a class. He
teaches U.S. History and U.S. Government
Pic 6. Dave Boldt is shown speaking to a Jr. High science class.
He also instructs a P.E. class and is the athletic director.
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9SHH QUIET
IN THE LIBRARY
A first in the library this year was a college
student librarian. During the second semester,
Phyllis Waddell Shannon has been working as
a student teacher and librarian. Mrs. Shan-
non, a former student of AHS. attended
Northwest Missouri State University and
plans to teach French or to be a librarian. At
AHS she has been teaching French I and II
and working in the library.
Pic I. Phyllis Shannon types out catalog
cards.
Pic 2. Head librarian and clerk, Virginia
Eilts and Peggy Rhodes, keep everything in
the library in order.
Pic 3. Sometimes Mrs. Rhodes needs help
to get everything done. Student librarians who
work at the check-out desk during the day are:
Merle McKinzic, Dianne Miller, JoBeth Wil-
liamson. Tammy Gibson. Janelle Brichacek.
Karen Zanders. Jacquc Thclcn. Karla Han-
sen. Scott Lund. Teresa Petersen, and Jenny
Wessels.BEHIND
THE SCENES
Pic I. Cooks Phyllis Brownsbcrgcr.
Barb Jcssen. and Belt) Wahlcrt stir up
some spaghetti for lunch.
Pic 2. Student janitors Kevin Myers.
Steve Jorgensen. Rod Glissmann. and
Merle McKinzic help Harold Cams
before and after school. Not pictured:
Colleen Greve, Ryan Glissmann. Mike
Kraus, and Kelly Burmeister.
Pic 3. Part-time custodians Barb
Jessen and Josephine Ballenscifcr can
usually be found pushing a vacuum
cleaner in one of the carpeted halls.
Pic 4 Bus drivers: Ivan Joens. head
driver; Irwin Bcschorner. Mike Lee.
Karen Berger, Cortez Stanley. Dennis
Petersen.
Pic 5. Glen Baylor works in the
afternoon and is often the janitor here
at night after games and concerts.
11ADVENTURES
IN BUSINESS
This year's OEA Chapter proved to be one of much enthusiasm
and hard work. In order to be a member of this chapter, each person
had to obtain an outside job in business.
In the office education class many units arc covered, including
telephone techniques, business math, duplicating machines, and job
applications. The most important unit is record management.
On October 6th and 7th. the OEA attended the state elections in
Des Moines, where Dan Pollock and Melanie Harmscn were our
chapter nominees for state officers.
The OEA traveled to the state convention, in Des Moines, where
Teresa Anderson and Sherry Lank got honorable mention. 5th
place, for a scrapbook that they had made.
To raise money, the OEA sold candy, sponsored a pie throw at
the benefit game, and introduced Computer Fun. a dating service.
For service projects, the OEA put on a Thanksgiving skit at Con-
gregate meals, and went winter caroling at the nursing home.
Pic I. Shelley Chelesvig. Dan Pollock.
Joyce Vokt. Linda Van Horn, and Linda
Wedcmcyer discuss the new techniques in
alphabetical filing. Pic 2. Sherry Lank.
Teresa Anderson, and Melanie Harmscn
work on job application forms. Pic 3. Miss
Hartstack talks about the different types
of alphabetical filing to Shelley Chelesvig.
Linda Wcdemeyer, and Linda Van Horn.
Pic 4. Row l: OEA members and where
they worked. Sharon Vais — Atlantic
Hospital. Teresa Anderson — Rhoda Paas
lawyer's office, Dan Pollock — Wiota
Grain. Linda Van Horn — Anita Church
of Christ, Sherry Lank — Atlantic Hospi-
tal Row 2: Joyce Vokt -Anita Elementary
School, Melanie Harmscn — DX Gas Sta-
tion, Linda Wedcmcyer — Anita COOP.
Shelley Chelesvig — Anita State Bank.
12LEADERSHIP THROUGH
In July 1980. a stranger was welcomed into our communi-
ty. For the first time since 1975, AHS had a foreign ex-
change student. Wolfgang Neumann.
“Some people I knew had gone to the U.S. and last year
my cousin went. I decided I wanted to go too.“ said Neu-
mann. Therefore, he wrote to Youth for Understanding and
applied to be a foreign exchange student. He was accepted
and came to live with the Varel Bailey family.
Schule am Heimgarten is the school he goes to in Ahrens-
burg. West Germany. They have thirteen grades in Germany
schools. The first ten years they arc required to take eleven
courses In eleventh grade they can pick which courses they
will take the next three years.
“School is much harder in Germany 4 explained Wolf-
gang. “we go from 7:50 a m. to 1:00 p.m. on the long days
and we alternate from five to six days a week, including
every other Saturday.
At AHS. W'olfgang has been involved in speech, basket-
ball, chorus, band, and tennis.
“Speech is my favorite activity, and Humanities is my
favorite class
“I have made a lot of friends here and someday I hope to
come back.
Besides the usual student council sponsored activities as Home-
coming. ice cream sales, spirit week, and the Twerp dance, the
council has also hosted visiting council members from surrounding
schools, and a number of assemblies, sock hops and pre-Christmas
vacation movies for the student body entertainment this past year.
Pic 1. Student Council Members. Row 1: President Corey Miller,
Vice-president Doug Armentrout. Row 2: Sponsor Mr. Gary Cur-
rie, Senior representatives- Janet Jessen. Kerrie Smith. Ralph
McAfee, Brian Hahn. Row 3: Junior representatives- Kris Behn-
ken, Scott Phillips. Teresa McKinzie. Sophomores-Tracy Watson,
Leesa Westphal. Freshmen- Terry Hoskins and Teresa Phillips. Pic
2. Wolfgang Neumann with his expository address posters. Pic 3.
The student council extends a thank-you to Steve Westphalen for
his voluntary responsibility of the downtown activity board.
14Pic I The Student Council conducts an explanatory meeting of
procedure and responsibilities for the visiting members of the
Bridgewatcr-Fontenelle Council.
Pic 2. The student body gathered to observe Wilfred Hetzel. a
69 year old basketball trick shooter. He displayed his talent with
the aid of Janet Hagen and Jenny Wcssels.
Pic 3. AHS Student Council member, Teresa Phillips, escorts a
visiting council member from B-F.
Pic 4 Couples — Sue Bailey and Dale Thclcn; Jane Petersen
and Terry Hoskins; and Kim Wedemeyer and Mark Kopp
dance at a Student Council sponsored Soc Hop.
STUDENT COUNCILDAYS BEFORE THE WAR
The countdown for WW III. Anita vs. A-C, began Sunday. October 5 as the Spartans let off some
steam through intramural volleyball games. The faculty came out on top. To entertain our troops,
the freshman class held the annual Gong Show on Sunday. The Gong Show honors were taken by
the little cheerleaders: Jill Jcssen, Leslie Willet. and Adrienne Willet. Monday the civilians doubled
the spirit by dressing like another person. On Tuesday the student body leaders assigned a hallway
to each class to decorate according to the theme. The Juniors took top honors by having the best
camouflaged hallway. The senior football players did a routine to “Another One Bites the Dust’4 at
their pep rally on Tuesday. On Wednesday, AHS looked like it was in a time machine as student
wore clothing from out of the 50’s. Thursday was slave day, all student council and class leaders
were sold to the student body. The faculty also took part in the enthusiasm on Thursday during the
activity period, with a pep rally (including cheerleaders), pep band, and coronation skit. Thursday
night the girls showed the troops what they thought should be done against A-C in the annual
powderpuff game. The senior-freshman team was victorious.
Pic I. A scene from the winning Junior hallway. Pic 2. Faculty formed a band for their pep rally
Thursday. Pic 3. Scott Phillips, Curt Behrends, Mike Young, Dale Thelen. Don Wittrock, and Ivyn
Lund were part of the ‘tough gang' at AHS on Wednesday, 50’s day. Pic 4. Richard Grubbs, Corey
Miller. Dave Waddell get the spirit rolling at their pep rally on Tuesday. Pic 5. On set of AHS twins
on Monday, Dianne Murphy and Joy Rodgers. Pic 6. Master of cermonics - Doug Armcntrout.
SCENES OF WW III
The coronation was held Friday afternoon in the high school gym. The stage
was decorated by members of the senior class, keeping with the theme, WW III:
Anita va. A-C. (Pic 1) The court was entertained by two groups of singers: (Pic 2)
Charlie Eades. Scott Phillips, Jeff Konz, and Brad Barber sang “The Green
Beret"; (Pic 3) Teresa McKinzie, Sue Bailey, and Julie Williamson sang “Boogie
Woogic Bugle Boy“. (Pic 4) The ushers for coronation were Joey Kaufmann. Tim
Whcclock, Melanie Harmscn, Linda Wcdcmcycr. Charlie Eades, and Richard
Grubbs. Homecoming was dedicated to Noel Wingate, Lynn Johnson, and Jim
Willct. (Pic 5) The cheerleaders: Julie Petersen, Joy Rodgers, Amy Andersen,
Julie Stork (substitute), Annette Kraus. Janet Johnson gave a skit to entertain the
royal court.HOMECOMING 1980:
OUR ROYAL COURT . . .
On a warm, windy Friday afternoon of October 10, Janice Auppcrlc, 30
year Queen, and Dick Dorsey. 10 year King, crowned Jan Benton and Mike
Retz as the 30th Homecoming Queen and King in AHS history.
Another member of our returning royalty, Don Karns, 30 year King and
Mayor of Anita, talked about past Homecomings.
The Master of Ceremonies was Student Council vice-president. Doug Ar-
mentrout.
The 1980 Homecoming, WW III: Anita vs. A-C, was dedicated to the
varsity football coaching staff: Head-coach, Jim Willct, and assistant coaches:
Noel Wingate and Lynn Johnson.
The other members of the 1980 royal court were: Queen candidates —
Janet Jessen, Lori Harris, and Joyce Vokt; King candidates — Ryan Gliss-
mann. Corey Miller, and Dave Waddell; Junior attendants Jill Neighbors
and John Aggen; Sophomore attendants — Jody Harris and Kyle Nelsen;
Freshman attendants — Marcy Harmsen and Mark Kopp; Crownbearcrs —
Jamie Marnin and Garrett Butler.
Pic 1. The crowned King and Queen of Homecoming 1980 — Mike Retz
and Jan Benton.
Pic. 2. The 1980 Royal Court. Corey Miller, Janet Jessen, Queen Jan
Benton. King Mike Retz, Joyce Vokt. Dave Waddell, Lori Harris, and Ryan
Glissmann.AND ATTENDANTS
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Pic 1. Junior attendants: Jill Neighbors and John Aggen
Pic. 2. Sophomore attendants: Kyle Nelsen and Jody Harris.
Pic. 3. Freshman attendants: Marcy Harmsen and Mark Kopp.
Pic. 4 Crownbearers: Garrett Butler and Jamie Marnin.Pic 1. The senior panel from ihe Youth Center was added to the parade this year. Pic 2.
The high school marching band lead the parade down Chestnut Street to Main Street where
the drill team performed. Pic 3. The Seniors turned in the winning float with “A-C’s up a
tree in WW III Pic 4. The Junior class tells A-C what Snoopy thinks of them in their
second place panel. Pic 5. Joni Benton and Dee Christensen carry the senior banner made by
Karla Larsen and Sue Bailey. Pic 6. The NFL tells the football team what they want them to
do to A-C.
NFLWANTSAfter coronation, the royal
court, marching band and
floats assembled on the east
side of the elementary school
for the annual Homecoming
parade.
Pic 1. The freshmen class tells A-C
its future with their fourth place panel.
Pic 2. With a final score of 30 to 0.
Anita shows A-C what Homecoming
means to them.
Pic 3. “Defuse the Bombers’ is what
the Jr. High is saying to the football
team.
Pic 4. The Anita Chapter of the
FFA shows thcr support with this float.
Pic 5. The sophomores predict the
end of the game with this panel.
Pic 6. Dave Waddell and Tim
Wheclock were temporary members of
the band Luxury that entertained the
troops Saturday night.
Pic 7. Cheerleaders lead the crowd
in cheers at the bandshell park.CHORUS WELCOMES NEW TEACHER
The AHS swing choir and chorus presented the mini-
musical “Wheels" in October. It was a short play show-
ing the history of the wheel. At the Christmas concert,
the choir and swing choir performed separately. The
choir ended the performance by lighting candles while
singing “Silent Night." The band and choir had a pops
concert in March. In April the small group contest was
held at Corning with two groups receiving I’s: Teresa
McKinzie — alto solo, and Julie Williamson and Sally
Dorsey duet. The swing choir performed at the May
concert.
Choir — Row 1: Mona Hackwell. Teresa McKinzie.
Bobbi Jo Barber, Julie Williamson, Janet Nelson, Janet
Templeman. Row 2: Dana Andrews, Karla Larsen, Deb-
bie Masker, Diana Robinson. Joni Benton. Dec Christen-
sen, Ann Wcssling, Sue Bailey, Row 3: Melanie Harm-
sen, Charlie Eades. Brad Barber, Scott Phillips. Wolf-
gang Neumann, Miss Laura Hansen. Not pictured:
Dean Barber, Sally Dorsey. Jack Barber. Dianne Miller,
Jyl Turner, Christy Grubbs.
Pic. 2 The swing choir and chorus performing
“Wheels" at the October concert.
18TALK ABOUT POP MUSIC!
The Jazz band traveled to Northwest Missouri State
University at Maryville for a contest, where they re-
ceived a III rating. They also competed at Southwestern
Community College at Creston where the band tied for
3rd place. The Jazz band performed for Drama Night, at
the district speech contest, and at their concert in May.
Pic 1 — Swing Choir. Row I: Scott Phillips, Jeff
Konz. Jon Hansen, Chris Hackweli. Brad Barber, Char-
lie Rades Row 2: Julie Williamson, Karla Hansen, Amy
Andersen. Shelley Chclcsvig, Gina Lund, Bobbi Jo Bar-
ber. Miss Laura Hansen. Dianne Miller, Teresa Phillips.
Shelly Scott, Sue Bailey. Melanie Harmsen, Teresa
McKinzie. Not pictured Debbie Masker.
Pic 2 — Jazz Band. Row 1: Dale Thelen, Jody Harris,
Sandy Jessen, Janet Jessen, Bobbi Jo Barber, Amy An-
dersen, David Konz. Row 2: Kevin Brocker, Gina Lund.
Julie Williamson, Dean Barber, Clark Wilson. Jack Bar-
ber. Doug Armentrout. Row 3: Mr. DCamp, Jeff Konz,
Corey Miller, Doug Steele, Brenda Conrad, Mitch Cul-
len, Lyle Schcllenbcrg.THE ENTERTAINERS
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The concert band performed at the Christ-
mas concert and spring concert. In the small
group contest, several small ensembles re-
ceived I ratings: Janet Jessen — alto sax; Gina
Lund — flute; Jeff Konz — French horn;
Corey Miller. Mitch Cullen, and LyleShellen-
berg — trumpet trio; Janet Jessen and Jody
Harris — alto sax duct; and Jeff Konz and
Steve McAfee French horn duct.
This year's drill team had new flags made
by drill team members with money donated by
the N.F.L The group raised the American
flag at all home football games, and per-
formed during several of the halftime shows.
The basketball drill team performed a rou-
tine at the Benefit Scholarship night along
with the basketball and wrestling cheer-
leaders.
Pic I. Percussion section. Row 1: Scot Bai-
ley. Kevin Brockcr, Keith Stork. Terry Hos-
kins. Lori Harris. Frank Rydl, Mr. DCamp.
Row 2: Dale Thelen. Scott Mikkelson, Sue
Bailey Pic 2. Brass section. Row 1: Steve
McAfee, Kay Ehrman. Jeff Konz Row 2:
Corey Miller. Mitch Cullen, Lyle Schellen-
berg, Doug Murphy. Dale Behrends. Brenda
Conrad. Katrina Christensen, Keith Harvey.
Row 3: Wes Stuetelberg. Jack Barber. Doug
Steele. Dean Barber, Roger Simmons. Clark
Wilson, Steve Brownsbcrgcr. Kyle Nelson,
Doug Armcntrout. Pic 3. Woodwind section.
Row I: Terry Scarf, Diana Robinson, Gina
Lund, Theresa Willet, Karla Larsen. Teresa
McKinzie. Amy Anderson. Row 2: Tracy
Smith. Kim Wcdcmcycr, David Konz. Brian
Wedcmeycr, Wolfgang Neumann. Sharon
Vais. Deanna Parker, Paula Squires. Denise
Rathman, Teresa Anderson. Melanie Harm-
sen. Row 3: Julie Williamson. Dana Andrews,
Julie Christensen. Bobbi Jo Barber, Sandy
Jessen. Janet Nelson, Marcia Squires. Shelly
Scott, Teresa Phillips, Jody Harris. Kelly
Wesscls. Janet Jessen.
(Opposite page) Pic I. Basketball drill
team. Sue Bailey, Teresa Anderson. Dianne
Miller, Janet Templcman. Not pictured:
Christy Grubbs. Pic 2. Flag corp. Marcy
Harmsen, Teresa Anderson. Laura Smith,
Melanie Harmsen, Christy Grubbs, Janet
Templcman, Katrina Christensen. Pic 3.
Marching band and Flag Corp. Row 1: Joy
Rodgcrs-twirlcr, Amy Anderson-majorctte.
Row 2: Marcy Harmsen. Kim Wedcmeycr,
Theresa Willet. Kay Ehrman. Janet Nelscn.
Shelly Scott, Tracy Smith, Steve McAfee,
Jack Barber, David Konz, Janet Johnson,
Melanie Harmsen. Katrina Christensen. Row
3: Teresa Anderson, Sharon Vais, Dana An-
drews. Dale Thelen, Deanna Parker, Diana
Robinson, Brenda Conrad, Marcia Squires,
Sandy Jessen, Janet Jessen. Paula Squires,
Teresa McKinzie, Kevin Brocker, Kelly Mey-
er, Dean Barber, Karla Larsen, Julie William-
son. Janet Templcman. Row 4: Laura Smith,
Clark Wilson. Wes Stuetelburg. Sue Bailey,
Bobbi Jo Barber. Denise Rathman. Teresa
Phillips. Julie Christensen, Jody Harris. Gina
Lund. Kelly Wesscls, Dale Behrends. Mitch
Cullen. Wolfgang Neumann. Roger Sim-
mons, Scot Bailey, Keith Harvey. Scott Mik-
kelscn. Christy Grubbs.OF ANITA HIGH
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The Spy
Editor. Janot Jooson
Gonoral Now :
Sally Donoy
Actirltio : Jotf Konz
Foauro : Torooa
MeKlnzlo
Sport : Brion Hohn,
Lori Horri
Jr. High Now : Julio Stork
Cartoon A Art Annotto Krou
A Jon Bon ton
hk wa High School
Press Association
Column lot:
Doug
Armontrout
Layout:
Toroaa
MeKlnzio
Anita High School
Victory Park Drhra
Anita, iowa 50020
Some members of the SPY staff take their outstanding stories to
Journalism Day in Ames, Iowa sponsored by the Iowa High School
Press Association.
Pic. 1: Teresa McKinzie and Janet Jessen. members of the SPY
staff arc laying out the paper down at the Tribune.
Pic. 2: Members of the SPY staff are from left to right: Teresa
McKinzie. Julie Stork, Lori Harris, Jeff Konz. Sally Dorsey, Doug
Armentrout, Janet Jessen. Annette Kraus, Jan Benton. Brian
Hahn.
22SPARTAN WRAPS UP YEAR
SPARTAN staff. Row 1: Jill
Neighbors. Kris Behnken, Karla
Larsen (Editor), Debbie Masker
(Junior Editor). Julie Williamson
(Head Photographer). Sue Bailey
(Asst. Editor). Row 2: Jack Barber.
Julie Stork, Brian Hahn, Rhonda
Bartlcson. Shelley Scott. Teresa
Phillips. Karla Hansen, Clayton
Christensen. Dana Andrews (Typ-
ist), and Mrs. Cheryl McCaskcy
(Advisor).
Pic. 2: Editor Karla Larsen and
Advisor Mrs. Cheryl McCaskcy
discuss plans for the yearbook.
Pic. 3: Sue Bailey and Karla Larsen
work on the yearbook to meet
deadlines.
Pic. 4: The yearbook members who
went to Topeka. Kansas are: Row
1: Karla Larsen. Debbie Masker,
Mrs. Cheryl McCaskcy. Row 2:
Sue Bailey. Shelley Scott. Teresa
Phillips.
During the summer Karla Larsen, Debbie Masker,
and Mrs. Cheryl McCaskcy attended a yearbook
camp in Storm Lake. Iowa, sponsored by Josten's
American Yearbook Company. Ideas for the differ-
ent possible themes were developed.
The SPARTAN staff started the year off with
selling concessions at football games and some vol-
leyball games. In September.the staff went to Drake
University for a yearbook workshop. Staff members
got new ideas for layouts and more interesting copy.
This year the yearbook sponsored a gas raffle as a
money raiser.
In October, some staff members took a trip to
Topeka, Kansas, with members of the Saydel year-
book staff to tour the Josten’s American Yearbook
plant. On the day they were to return home, a big
snow storm was going through western Iowa so they
couldn't get home and had to stay another night in
Topeka.
23FFA (Pic 2) Dean Barber. Mark Kopp, Marcia Squires, Tracy Smith,
Joelene While, Julie Christensen, Brian Wcdemeyer, Dan Dorsey. Row 2:
Doug Murphy, Terry Hoskins. Frank Rydl, Keith Stork, Scot Bailey, Kipp
Spry. Roger Simmons. David Konz, Dale Bchrends. Clint Spry, Steve
McAfee. Row 3: Roger Penton, Mitch Cullen. Doug Steele. Tracey Wat-
son, Terry Scarf, Merle McKinzie, Mike Gregerscn. Keith Harvey. Jim
Wessling, Chris Stork. Row 4: Kevin Meyer, Loryn Lund. Kirk Dressier,
Mark Thelcn, Ann Wessling. Brad Barber, Ross Havens, Curt Bchrends,
Joey Kaufmann, Ron Penton, Ivyn Lund, John Aggen, Todd Johnson.
Row 5: Kerric Smith, Paula Squires, Gary Vais, Tim Eilts, David Miller,
Kyle Nclscn, Dan Lcincn, sponsor.
ANITA FFA BUILDING
Pic 1. Junior VoAg class works on the
downtown bandshell. In the background is
the sign which the juniors also made to
give directions to the school.
Pic 3. Sophomore Initiates. Row 1:
Mitch Cullen. Terry Scarf. Kevin Meyer,
Mike Gregerscn, Keith Harvey. Row 2:
Chris Stork. Jim Wessling. Roger Penton,
Merle McKinzie Tracey Watson, Loryn
Lund. Kyle Nelsen.
Pic 4. Anita FFA sponsor. Dan Lcincn.TOMORROW TODAY
Under the new leadership of Mr Dan Lcinen. the Anita Chapter
of FFA was very busy and received much recognition They were
involved in various building projects. The juniors built feed bunks
for area farmers and repaired the roof of the bandshcll at the
downtown park. The senior FFA made a scoreboard for the base-
ball diamond. The FFA also made a sign to give directions to the
school and attached it to the activities board.
The fruit sales this year were highly successful. Roger Penton
was top salesman turning in over SI00 more than the second place
salesman Kevin Meyer. Roger received a prize of S25 for his
efforts.
Many Anita students received awards at contests; Anita FFA
won the following awards. The program of activities team consist-
ing of Kerric Smith. Tim Eilts. and Ross Havens received a gold at
sub-districts. Roger Simmons. Keith Stork. Scot Bailey. Kelly
Meyer. Dean Berber. Mark Kopp and Tracy Smith received a first
place silver at sub-districts and at districts they won a second place
gold, to become the first Anita team to score higher in districts than
in sub-districts. This qualified them for state. At state they received
a first silver in the conducts of meetings division.
The FFA livestock judging teams have enjoyed a very successful
season, placing in the top ten in all but one of the contests they have
attended. Many of the trophies won are displayed in the Ross E.
Berger Memorial trophy case on the VoAg room.
Pic 1. The senior VoAg students used an old basketball score-
board to make a scoreboard for the baseball field.
Pic 2. In observance of Agriculture Day, FFA members drove
tractors to school and parked them in front parking lot all day.
25FHA ADDS FUND RAISER
Future Homemakers of America
have added a new fund raiser —
selling rolls, milk, and orange juice
every Tuesday and Thursday morn-
ings before school.
Pic I. Officers of FHA. Kelly
Wcssels. Jill Neighbors, Joy Rod-
gers, and Janet Jessen.
Pic 2. FHA members. Row I:
Janet Jessen. Joy Rodgers, Jill
Neighbors. Kelly Wcssels. Row 2:
Sponsor Joan Lane, Kcrric Smith.
Debbie Masker. Rhonda Bartclson.
Diana Robinson. Kay Ehrman.
Tracy Smith. Erin Pettinge'r, Tere-
sa Phillips. Row 3: Lori Harris,
Ann Wessling. Shelley Chelcsvig.
Sandy Jessen. Janet Johnson, Jane
Coatney, Gina Lund. Denise Rath-
men Row 4: Sheila Wilson. Jodi
Harris. Mona Hackwell.
26SWEETHEARTS
The annual Sweetheart Dance spon-
sored by FHA nad FFA was held Satur-
day, February 14, 1981. Disc Jockeys for
this dance were from KIOA in Des
Moines.
Pic I: Swcathcart Queen Kcrric Smith
and King Ron Penton.
Pic 2: King Ron and Queen Kerrie with
candidates Janet Jessen, Kim Wedemeyer,
Ann Wessling, Lori Harris, Shelley
Chclesvig. Brad Barber. David Miller,
Joey Kaufmann. David Hockcnberry. Not
pictured: Gary Vais.
Pic 3. Terry Kloppenberg and Sally
Dorsey dance to the music provided by the
KIOA DJ's.
Pic 4 Kerrie Smith is crowned by Brian
Wittrock, 1980 king, while candidates
Gary Vais, Ann Wessling, David Hocken-
berry and Janet Jessen watch.
2712TH YEAR CONFERENCE CHAMPS
28
The NFL once again triumphed by taking its 12th consecutive Little Eight trophy.
This year there were 58 members in NFL.
The NFL hosted four tournaments this year starting in December with the Western
Iowa League of Debate finals. In January, the Conference speech tournament was
held by the NFL.
On February 28. the NFL hosted its biggest tournament ever. Almost 750 entries
came to the Iowa High School Speech Association districts held at Anita. The final
NFL tournament was the 14th Annual Walnut Hill Classic
The 8th NFL banquet was held on May 10, 1981. The banquet is given each ear to
roast senior NFL members and to give recognition to achievements.
Pic 1. Senior and Junior NFL members Row 1: Sally Dorsey. Scott Phillips. Mike
Retz. Doug Armentrout (front), Corey Miller. Julie Williamson Row 2: Julie Peter-
sen. Clayton Christensen. Paula Squires. Sue Bailey. Joy Rodgers. Amy Andersen.
Annette Kraus. Jill Neighbors, Karla Hansen Row 3: Jeff Konz, Julie Stork. Lori
Harris. Janet Jessen (top). W'olfgang Neuman. Dale Thelen. Jane Coatney, Teresa
McKinzie. Pic 2. Sophomore and Freshmen NFL members Row 1: Mark Kopp.
Darren Pash. Shelley Scott, David Konz, Theresa Willet, Gina Lund, Teresa Phillips.
Janet Templeman. Denise Rathman Row 2. Steve McAfee. Keith Stork. Rhonda
Bartelson. Erin Pcttinger. Sandy Jessen, Mona Hackwell. Janet Johnson. Kay Ehr-
man. Jody Harris. Bobbi Jo Barber Row 3: Katrina Christensen. Christy Grubbs.
Marcy Harmscn. Frank Rydl. Dale Bchrcnds. Kevin Brockcr. Jack Barber. Diana
Robinson. Mitch Cullen. Leesa Wcstphal. Doug Steele. Scot Bailey, Roger Simmons.
Dean Barber. Steve Sisler. Brian Cooley. Pic 3. The NFL members stand and cheer
as it is announced they won their 12th conference trophy.This year the AHS debate team took 5th place at
State. This was a surprising accomplishment because
there were no seniors out for debate and most of the
debaters weren’t experienced varsity debaters. Besides
State. AHS went to three major tournaments: Ottumwa.
Iowa City, and Atlantic.
This was the third year AHS belonged to a debate
conference known as Western Iowa League of Debate
(WILD). Schools which belong to WILD are: Atlantic.
Ogden, Carroll. Kucmpcr, Lohrville, and Anita. AHS
went to 5 WILD tourneys and brought home three first
place trophies and one third. At the WILD finals. AHS
took more than half the trophies.
Pic I. VARSITY DEBATERS Row I: Jack Barber,
Doug Steele. Doug Armentrout. Row 2: Jeff Konz.
Rhonda Bartelson. Clayton Christensen.
Pic 2. NOVICE DEBATERS. Row 1: Denise
Rathman. Dean Barber, Dave Konz. Row 2: Erin
Pcttinger. Lyle Schcllenberg. Mark Kopp, Mitch Cullen.
Jody Harris.
Pics 3-7. The varsity debaters at the State debate: Jeff
Konz (pic 3 - first affirmative). Doug Armentrout (pic
4 — 2nd affirmative). Rhonda Bartelson (pic 5 —
alternating 1st negative), Doug Steele (pic 6 —
alternating 1st negative). Jack Barber (pic 7 — 2nd
negative).
Pic 8. Erin Pettinger and Denise Rathman are working
hard to keep a winning record. At W'ILD, they achieved
an 10-3 record.RECORD BREAKING YEAR
PIC I. Scott Phillips and Paula Squires receive
their second place trophy for duet acting at the
12th annual Conference speech contest. An-
nouncing the winners is Mrs. LaRoycc Wohlen-
haus from C-M. Janet Jesscn is handing out the
awards. PIC. 2. Row I: Karla Hansen. Rhonda
Bartleson. Sandy Jessen. Lori Harris. Row 2:
Wolfgang Neumann, Jeff Konz, Doug Steele,
Scott Phillips. Row 3: Annette Kraus. Clayton
Christensen, Scot Bailey, David Konz, Julie
Stork. Row 4. Jack Barber, Dale Behrends, Dean
Barber, Mark Kopp, Denise Rathman. These stu-
dents spoke in the catagories of Original Oratory,
Public Address, Expository Address and Extemp.
PIC. 3. These speakers competed in these fields:
Mime, and One-Act Play. Row 1: Janet Temple-
man. Katrina Christensen, Marcy Harmscn, Sally
Dorsey, Jane Coatney. Karla Hansen. Denise
Rathman. Christy Grubbs. Row. 2: Corey Miller.
Doug Armentrout, Mike Retz, Joy Rodgers, Sue
Bailey, Julie Williamson. Row 3: Jeff Konz, Scott
Phillips, Clayton Christensen, Dale Thelcn, Dean
Barber. Not pictured Teresa McKinzie.
30PIC. 1 Row I: Marcy Harmscn, Katrina
Christensen, Denise Rathman. Steve
McAfee, and Darren Pash Row 2: Brian
Hahn, Janet Jessen. Karla Hansen. Sally
Dorsey. Corey Miller. Teresa McKinzie.
and Doug Armentrout. Row 3 Roger Sim-
mons. Julie Petersen.Erin Pettingcr.Bobbi
Jo Barber. Diana Robinson. Mark Kopp.
Leesa Westphal. Joy Rodgers, Jody Har-
ris. Paula Squires. Scott Phillips, and Jeff
Konz. The catagories these speakers par-
ticipated in were Reader’s Theater. Duet
Acting. Dramatic and Storytelling.
40 I’s AT STATE
1981 OUTSTANDINGS
Annette Kraus . . . . Expository Address
Janet Jessen ....
Mike Ret
Corey Miller .. Literary Program
Scott Phillips Public Address
PIC 2. Prose, Humorous. Radio
News and Improvisational Story-
telling were the fields these people
spoke in this year. Row 1: Darren
Pash, Steve McAfee, and Karla
Hansen. Row 2: Teresa Phillips.
Theresa Willet and Teresa McKin-
zie. Row 3: Brian Cooley, Gina
Lund, Steve Sisler. Jill Neighbors.
Julie Petersen, and Jody Harris.
Row 4: Amy Andersen, Mitch Cul-
len, Rhonda Bartleson. Janet John-
son, Kay Ehrman and Keith Stork.
Row 5: Scott Phillips, Kevin
Brockcr. Jeff Konz, Doug Armen-
trout and Corey Miller PIC 3. Stu-
dents relaxing between perfor-
mances at the 14th Annual Walnut
Hill Classic are: Julie Stork, Joy
Rodgers, Sue Bailey, Sally Dorsey
and Milch Cochran, a judge and a
graduate of AHS.
31EXPERIENCE: KEY TO LEARNING
PIC 2. Presenting a scene from the one-act
play given at Drama Night are: Jane Coat-
ney, Jeff Konz. Teresa McKinzie, Clayton
Christensen, Sally Dorsey, and Julie Wil-
liamson.
PIC 3. Coaches for this highly successful
speech year are: Mrs. Ruthe Brocker, Mr.
John Burke, Miss Rita Waters, Miss Vicki
Vandcrbur and Mrs. Cheryl McCaskey.
PIC. 1. These students spoke in the cate-
gories of Poetry. After Dinner Speaking
and Book Review. Row 1: Denise Rath-
man, Julie Petersen, Shelly Scott, Teresa
Phillips, Janet Tcmplcman, Christy
Grubbs, and David Konz. Row 2: Julie
Williamson, Keith Stork, Mike Retz. Sue
Bailey. Janet Johnson. Mona Hackwell.
Janet Jcsscn and Jane Coatney. Row 3:
Scott Phillips, Corey Miller, Frank Rydl,
Mitch Cullen and Lccsa Wcstphal. Row 4:
Clayton Christensen and Kevin Brocker.
32SHOWING BY DOING —
SCIENCE AND ART FAIR PROJECTS
The science fair was held March 9.
1981, at Adair-Cascy. There were sev-
en people who placed at the fair: Jeff
Konz, Randy Scarf, Randy Prignitz.
Mike Rugglcs. Tom Coatney. Keith
Beasingcr. and Carol Pottebaum.
On Monday, April 13, the art stu-
dents traveled to Panora-Linden to
compete in the art fair. Mrs. Sheila
Willms. art instructor, had this com-
ment: “The art students did extremely
well at the conference art fair this year.
Anita took 13 of the first places that
were given."
Pic 1. Brent Fortune explains how
his science fair project works to Mr.
Currie, Steve Sisier, Mitch Cullen, and
Scot Bailey.
Pic 2. Scot Bailey. Mitch Cullen,
and Dale Behrends look at the science
fair projects that were displayed in the
science hallway a week before the fair.
Pic 3. Some of the projects that
placed at the conference art fair in
April.
SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS
High School:
Jeff Konz Harmonics
Jr. High:
Randy Scarf and Randy Prignitz Steam Power
Mike Rugglcs Solar Energy
Tom Coatney and Keith Beasinger Forensic
Dentistry
Carol Pottebaum Can You tell the Difference?
ART FAIR PLACINGS
Joey Kaufmann 1st Oil painting
Mark Kopp 1st Crafts
David Claussen 1st 2D design
Merle McKinzic 1st Mixed Media
Mark Kopp 2nd Jewelry
Terry Scarf 2nd Ceramics
Terry Scarf 2nd Non-objective Sculpture
Tim Whcelock 3rd 2D Design
Mark Thclcn 3rd Jewelry
Larry Smith 3rd Graphics
Karla Hansen 4th Oil painting
Joni Benton 4th Watercolor
33ELEVEN NEW MEMBERS HONORED
SUPER STUDENTS:
Keith Stork
Julie Stork
Joy Rodgers
Jon Hansen
Teresa Phillips
Joe Kaufmann
Sue Bailey
Teresa McKinzie
Paula Squires
Doug Murphy
Todd Johnson
Don Wittrock
Scott Phillips
The National Honor Society and Quill and
Scroll held their induction ceremonies in March.
Three new members joined the Quill and Scroll
and the National Honor Society added eight new
members. A reception was held for members and
their parents after the assembly.
The Quill and Scroll again compiled the home-
coming booklet this year, and took a trip to Des
Moines for supper and a movie.
This is the second year that the National Honor
Society has sponsored the Super Student awards.
This award is a six pack of Coke given out to
students who are nominated by faculty for out-
standing class work. N.H.S. took their annual trip
to Omaha to the Firehouse dinner theater to see
“Charley’s Aunt”.
Pic I. National Honor Society. Row I: Jeff Konz, Julie
Williamson, Terry Kloppcnburg, Julie Stork. Paula Squires,
Kim Wedcmcycr, Teresa McKinzie, Sue Bailey. Janet Jessen,
Corey Miller Row 2 Mike Retz. Doug Armentrout, Dave
Waddell.
Pic 2. Quill and Scroll. Row I: Sally Dorsey, Julie William-
son, Teresa McKinzie, Sue Bailey, Janet Jessen. Lori Harris,
Debbie Masker. Row 2: Jack Barber. Brian Hahn, Doug Ar-
mentrout.A BREAK FROM THE EVERY DAY
Assemblies this year at AHS included such things as a basketball
trickster, an Air Force Band. Christmas movies, and even a state
representative.
Before the elections in November. Tom Harkin asked to visit Anita
High School. After one attempt to make it to the school for an
assembly. Mr. Harkin came and presented some of his views and had a
question and answer period. (Pic 2). The traditional Veterans’ Day
program was held in November. (Pic 4). The student council sponsored
Wilfred Hetzel, a basketball trick shooter who has appeared on numer-
ous television shows, to entertain the student body.
Mr Warren Grant (Pic 3) came to school and gave a presentation on
Kenya, Africa. He has taken over the job of Mr. and Mrs. Al Bell, who
for many years have been traveling to different countries and touring
most of the schools in Iowa telling of their travels.
Again this year a rock band from the Strategic Air Command base
in Omaha came to AHS to entertain the students with their music. (Pic
I).
A presentation on cancer was given by Mr. Don Ritchie. He talked
to the students in small groups about smoking and its effects, and how
smoking affected his life.
There was also a presentation given by Wayne Stedman who por-
trayed Mark Twain. He told some humorous anecdotes about his life.
35Pic. I: Prom goers dance to the
beat of Micheal Dodge.
Pic 2: The mural by Annette
Kraus illustrates the theme.
Pic. 3: Dec Christensen and her
date exit through the drawbridge.
Pic 4: Jill Neighbors, Paula
Squires. Julie Stork, Mr. Foulkes,
Jeff Konz, and Kris Bchnkcn keep
in mind that “this night can't last
forever" as they decorate for prom.
“THIS KNIGHT WON’T
36The Juniors said, “This Knight won’t last for-
ever,” but the prom-goers tried to make it last
forever The commons was decorated as a medi-
eval castle with a draw bridge as the entrance.
With the efficiency of the junior mothers, the
banquet was served and over by 7:30. Then all of
the Knights and their ladies danced to the beat of
Michcal Dodge. At midnight the Knights and
their ladies changed from their royal finery to
their peasant attire and paraded down to the the-
ater where they enjoyed the movies: “Seems Like
Old Times" and "The Log”. For the first time at
AHS, the junior fathers prepared and served the
breakfast.
The promservers were dressed in gunny sacks
as serfs. The head prom servers were dressed as
royal serfs. Their skit was to the song “This
Knight Won’t Last Forever” featuring Jim
Wcssling and Kay Ehrman as vocalists; they are
also the head promservers. The prom servers
were: Jody Flarris, Sandy Jcssen. Mona Hack-
well. Leesa Westphal. Janet Johnson, Jyl Turner.
Diana Robinson. Milch Cullen, Dan Newell. Rod
Glissmann, Kyle Nclscn. Tony Littleton. Chris
Stork, and Tim Richter.
LAST FOREVER”AWARDS DAY
AWARDS
Science Award Kim Wedemeyer
Army Reserve Athletic Award Janet Jessen
Masonic Scholarship Brian Hahn
Iowa Bar Association
Citizenship Award Janet Jessen
Women's Federated Character
Education Award Janet Jessen
Federated Campship Award Jack Barber
Vocational Scholarship Terry Kloppcnbcrg
Women's Service Club
Scholarship Terry Kloppcnbcrg
State of Iowa Scholarship Janet Jessen
National Merit Scholarship Janet Jessen
Fontenclle Lumber Yard
Scholarship Joey Kaufmann
Kim Wedemeyer
Dana Scholarship Awards Athletic-Ryan
Glissmann
Journalism-Karla Larsen
Music-Julic Williamson
Benefit Night
Scholarships ............... Ron Penton
Sally Dorsey
Kevin Meyers
Mike Retz
Sue Bailey
Julie Williamson
Kerrie Smith
Corey Miller
alt. Joyce Vokt
Pic 1. Individual Scholarship recipients
were: Row 1: Kim Wedemeyer, Kerrie
Smith. Janet Jessen, Julie Williamson. Kar-
la Larsen, and Jack Barber. Row 2 Brian
Hahn, Terry Kloppcnberg, Joey Kaufmann,
Corey Miller, Ryan Glissmann.
Pic 2. Recipients of funds earned at the
annual scholarship night were: Row 1: Ron
Penton. Mike Retz, Sally Dorsey, Sue Bai-
ley, Joyce Vokt. Row 2: Kevin Myers, Corey
Miller, Julie Williamson. Kerrie Smith.
Pic 3. Brian Hahn receiving the Masonic
Scholarship from Reverend Charles Gilbert.
38Pic 1. Senior A-club. Row 1: Dave Wad-
dell. Corey Miller. Richard Simmons. Kevin
Myers. Row 2: Mike Rctz, Tim Wheclock.
Joey Kaufmann. Terry Kloppcnburg. Row 3:
Ryan Glissman. Charlie Eadcs, Ralph McA-
fee. Sally Dorsey. Row 4 Brian Hahn. Kim
Wcdemcyer. Melanie Harmsen. Dianne Mill-
er. Richard Grubbs, Sue Bailey. Ann Wcssl-
ing. Row 5: Amy Andersen, Karla Larsen.
Dee Christensen, Janet Jessen. Shelley
Chclesvig. Row 6: Linda Wedemcyer. Teresa
Anderson. Jan Benton, Lori Harris.
Pic 2. Junior A-club. Joy Rodgers, Annette
Kraus. Kelly Wessels, Julie Petersen. Jane
Coatney, Kris Behnkcn. Jeff Konz, Scott Phil-
lips, Clayton Christensen. Doug Armcntrout.
Dale Thclcn, Debbie Masker. Jill Neighbors,
Julie Stork. Julie Johnson, Teresa McKinzie.
Paula Squires.
Pic 3. Sophomores A-club. Top to bottom.
Jody Harris. Mona Hackwell. Sandy Jessen.
Sheila Wilson, Kay Ehrman. Janet Johnson.
Dan Newell, Sean Grant. Tracey Watson,
Chris Stork.
40PEP CLUB
SPREADS SPIRIT
Pep Club was busy with many activities this year.
They made spirit posters for hallways (Pic 2),
planned pep rally skits, and sponsored the football,
wrestling, and basketball parents' night. Pep club
also had a bake sale to make money for the winter
dance. The dance with the theme “Sadie Goes
Western” was held on December 13, 1980.
Pic I. Row I: Joy Rodgers, Shelley Chclcsvig,
Linda Wcdcmeycr, Kay Ehrman. Kim Wcdemeyer.
Row 2: Debbie Masker, Julie Stork. Dianne Mur-
phy, Jane Coatncy, Jill Neighbors, Kelly Wcsscls,
Lori Harris. Janet Jesscn, Sandy Jessen. Mona
Hackwell. Jodi Harris. Row 3: Julie Petersen. Joni
Benton, Ann Wcssling. Lcesa Wcstphal, Janet
Johnson. Annette Kraus, Jan Benton, Erin Pet-
tingcr, Dianne Miller. Sue Bailey. Julie William-
son. Row 4: Gina Lund. Marcia Squires. Diana
Robinson. Sheila Wilson, Rhonda Bartclson. Tracy
Smith, Marcy Harmscn, Julie Christensen. Row 5:
Theresa Willet. Denise Rathman. Janet Temple-
man, Teresa Phillips, Shelly Scott. Karla Hansen.
Sally Dorsey.
IS
41The 1980 softball season started off with a bang With flashy new
uniforms, the girls won their first game, but they were defeated in their
second game by a super pitching team, O-M. After about five ga-
mes.thc team was plagued with injuries. The pitcher. Kelly Wesscls,
sprained her ankle and was out for a couple of games. The third
baseman, Kandi Reindl. broke her arm and was out for the season. The
team ended up with a 7-13 record which placed them 6th in conference.
Jill Neighbors and Kelly Smith made 2nd team All-Conference and
Joyce Vokt made Honorable Mention in the outfield.
Pic 1. Coach Bob Jackson watches the action of the Dcxfield game.
Pic 2. Row 1: Jill Neighbors, Kelly Wessels, Lori Harris. Kim Wede-
meyer. Linda Wedemeycr, Joyce Vokt. Kcrrie Smith. Julie Johnson.
Row 2: Diana Robinson, Tracy Smith, Julie Christensen. Jody Harris,
Theresa Willct, Rhonda Bartleson. Not pictured: Sue Westphalcn,
Kandi Reindl. Kelly Smith. Pic 3. Kelly Wessels bats in the 5th inning
in the game when Anita beat Dexficld. Pic 4 Kelly Smith (left) and
Sue Westphalen (right) intently wait for the ball to be hit into the
outfield.
SOFTBALL SLIDES INTO ACTION
1980 SOFTBALL SCOREBOARD
14 Oakland 4
0 0-M 5
16 Dcxfield II
13 S-M 19
12 B-F 23
14 AC 1
3 C-M 7
17 P-L 10
3 Exira 7
10 Earlham 0
17 Earl ham II
1 O-M 12
II Dexfield 12
2 S-M 14
2 B-F 12
10 A-C 8
II C-M 13
2 P-L 3
3 C-M 14
2
42ON THREE STRIKES: YOU’RE OUT
In baseball action this past season, the team
played with much enthusiasm. Even though their
5-14 record doesn't sound that good, they still
played with great action and capabilities. Their
highlight game of the season was when they beat
O-M, 19-2. Cory Christensen made 3rd team All-
Conference for third base.
Pic I. Doug Armcntrout, Danny Newell, and
Troy Whcclock get ready for the action to begin
in the C-M game
Pic 2. Tim Wheelock catches a pitch that
whizzed past the C-M player.
Pic 3. Row 1: Doug Armcntrout. Charlie
Eades. Corey Miller. Curt Behrends. Dave Wad-
dell. Tim Wheelock, Danny Newell. Wade Jcs-
scn. Row 2. Scot Bailey. Darren Pash. Brian We-
dcmcycr. Kevin Brocker. Mark Kopp. Terry Hos-
kins.
Pic 4 Cory Christensen winds up for a pitch.
4
43SPARTANS SUFFER
Before the first game was played. AHS was picked to be a superior power in
the Little Eight conference. But the first game, played with Earlham, ended in
a disappointing defeat. The next three games were also losses; it began to look
fruitless.
Fortunately, the mood was broken, and we pulled out into a four game
winning streak, including shut-out victories over A-C and B-F. The varsity
finished the season with a 4-5 record.
The J-V squad had a good season with a 3-1 record. The last game of the
season the second time we met C-M — was a disappointment because they
pulled out a one point victory.
The true highlights of the season were the All-State and the All-Conference
selections. Dave Waddell made first team All-State defense. Tim Whcclock.
Charlie Eades, and Ryan Glissmann were also on the All-State roster. The
following people made All-Conference: Dave Waddell. Tim Whcclock. Char-
lie Eades. Ryan Glissman, Chris Hackwell, Corey Miller, Mike Rctz, Richard
Grubbs, Kevin Myers, Todd Johnson.
Pic 1. Front: Managers Jyl Turner, Julie Stork. Row 1: Dave W'addell.
Doug Armentrout. Mike Young. Todd Johnson. Kevin Myers, Corey Miller.
Tim Wheelock. Mike Retz, Ryan Glissmann. Head Coach Jim Willet, Asst.
Coach Lynn Johnson. Asst. Coach Noel Wingate, Richard Grubbs, Charlie
Eades. Chris Stork. Doug Bisscll. Mike Brichacek. Wade Jessen, Chris Hack-
well Row 2: Steve Brownsbcrgcr. Scot Bailey. Kipp Spry, Dean Barber, Wes
Stuetclbcrg. Scott Pollock. Mark Kopp, Terry Scarf, John Aggcn, Clint Spry,
Clark Wilson. Brian W’cdcmcyer, Frank Rydl, Keith Stork. Clayton Christen-
sen, Tracey Watson. Lyle Schellcnbcrg, Terry Hoskins. Kyle Nelsen. Dan
Newell, Kelly Meyer, Jack Barber. Merle McKinzic. Not pictured: Gary
Vais.
Pic 2. Varsity Football Cheerleaders. Center (front to back): Stephanie
Wessels (mascot). Kim Wedemeyer, Shelley Chclesvig, Joy Rodgers, Julie
Petersen. Left to right: Theresa Willet. Amy Andersen, Melanie Harmsen,
Janet Johnson. Not pictured: JV Cheerleaders. Marcy Harmsen, Bobbi Jo
Barber, Christy Grubbs, Janet Templeman.
44DISAPPOINTING SEASON
Pic I. The Spartans offense charge over the
line of scrimmage in the first game. Pic 2.
Football captains: Corey Miller, Chris Hack-
well. Mike Retz, Dave Waddell. Pic 3. Jyl
Turner and Julie Stork (managers) celebrate
after an AHS touchdown. Pic 4. The Spartan
defense picks up the pieces left after they ran
over P-L.
45Coach Noel Wingate reviewed
the season by saying, “Considering
the fact that our conference was
better this year than in the past, 1
felt we had a successful season.
Even though we weren’t in the con-
ference race, we did have a ‘say’ in
the outcome by giving S-M their
first conference loss. We will miss
the seniors next year, but I think we
have an excellent group of girls
coming back that will help us have
another successful season.”
The Spartancttes also broke a
four-year losing streak at Section-
als by defeating Greensficld in the
first round. They advanced to the
second rounds, but were defeated
in a close game by Guthrie Center.
Pic. I Row 1: The 1980-81 Girls’ Basketball
Squad are: Row 1: Jill Neighbors. Kris Bchnken,
Lori Harris, Kelly Wessels, Janet Jessen, Paula
Squires. Row 2: Kerrie Smith. Jody Harris, Mona
Hackwcll, Sandy Jessen. Kay Ehrman, Janet
Johnson. Row 3: Jane Coatney, Tracy Smith.
Rhonda Bartelson. Julie Stork. Row 4: Marcia
Squires. Julie Christensen. Teresa Phillips, Den-
ise Rathman. Row 5: Theresa W'illet, Gina Lund.
Pic. 2. The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders for the
1980-81 season are Joclenc White, Katrina Chris-
tensen. Janet Tcmplcman. Not pictured: Christy
Grubbs. Pic. 3. Kelly Wessels was selected to 3rd
team all conference for the ’80-81 season. Lori
Harris was selected for the 2nd team all confer-
ence for the second year in a row.
SPARTANETTES OUTSCORE
Anita Scoreboard Opp
63 35
74 Coon Rapids 56
34 Dexfield 35
80 S-M 87
47 B-F 50
51 A-C 46
51 C-M 67
82 P-L 38
66 Exira 95
68 Earl ham 53
59 O-M 37
59 Dexfield 37
45 S-M 40
56 B-F 84
71 A-C 76
46 C-M 43
47 P-L 51
48 Earlham 60
55 O-M 40
58 SECTIONALS Greenfield 41
73 Guthrie Center 77
4bOPPOSITION BY 200 POINTS
m
w
Pic. I. Kris Bchnken and Janet Jessen
block out their forwards in the P-L game.
Pic. 2. Lori Harris shoots for one from
the charity line.
Pic. 3. Guards: Paula Squires, (44); Kris
Behnken. (34); and Janet Jessen, (10) pa-
tiently work their zone against the visitor's
offense.
pic. 4. Jill Neighbors shoots for two as
Lori Harris blocks out her guard.
Pic. 4. Coaches and managers for the
’80-’81 basketball season were Lynn John-
son, assistant coach; Jenny Wessels and
Micki Harris, managers; and Noel Win-
gate. head coach.
47SIXTEEN POINTS HOLI
Coach Boldi pointed out that "We had a very successful season as far as our
win-loss record is concerned, and one that our players can be proud of. The
games wc lost were by a combined total of only 16 points.’ Elk Horn-
Kimbalton, ranked second in southwest Iowa, outscored Anita 17-7 in the
final eight minutes of the sectional semi-final game to record a 42-38 victory
that ended Anita's season.
Anita started out the season with an 8-0 record. The Spartans' impressive
play earned them a number one rating in southeast Iowa by the Omaha
World-Herald and a seventeenth place rating in Class 1-A by the Dcs Moines
Register.
Having an 11-1 record, the Spartans went on the road for four consecutive
games. They returned with 3 losses and a two-point win which changed the
complexion of the season.
Pic. I. Corey Miller, Terry Kloppenburg. Mike Brichacek. Brian Hahn,
Mike Rctz. Row 2: Doug Armcntrout, Todd Johnson. Clayton Christensen,
Curt Behrends, Wolfgang Neumann, Coach Dave Boldt. Coach Bob Jackson.
Tim Richter, Scott Phillips. Jeff Konz, and John Aggcn.
Pic. 2. The Varsity basketball cheerleaders for the 80- 81 season were: Row
1: Sally Dorsey, Shelley Chelesvig, Sue Bailey. Row 2: Jill Jessen-mascot, and
Marcy Harmsen.
Pic. 3. All conference selections were Terry Kloppenburg and Mike Bricha-
cck. Kloppenburg was chosen for the first team by a unanimous decision, and
Brichacek was chosen for the 2nd team.
Pic. 4. Terry Kloppcnberg scores two of his 250 points of the season. Mike
Brichacek awaits for an attempted rebound.
48SPARTANS BACK
' j
SCOREBOARD
ANITA OPPONENT ANITA OPPONENT
75 Coon 48 43 A-C 42
Rapids 31 C-M 33
56 Dex field 38 57 P-L 62
62 S-M 42 50 Earl ham 53
59 B-F 28 68 O-M 62
56 A-C 32 64 Exira 27
49 C-M 42
66 P-L 31
52 Earl ham 42 SECTIONALS
59 O-M 61 36 Walnut . 30
52 Dcxfield 43 38 Elkhom 42
68 S-M 51
67 B-F 37
Pic. 1: Mike Retz prepares for a jump ball in sectional semi-
finals as Brian Hahn and Mike Brichacek look on
Pic. 2: An aggressive and unpenetrable defense is displayed
by Brian Hahn and Doug Armcntrout.
Pic. 3: The JV Basketball players are: Dan Dorsey, Kevin
Brockcr. Brian Wedemeycr, Jim Wcssling, Darren Pash, David
Konz. Row 2: Coach Bob Jackson. Mark Kopp. Terry Hoskins.
Mitch Cullen, Roger Simmons, Tony Littleton. Lyle Schellen-
berg. Dale Behrcnds, Scot Bailey.SPARTANS GO UNDEFEATED
SO
The 1980 Anita wrestlers had a perfect conference record — they won
every conference meet during the season. At the conference tourney, AHS
received second place. S-M beat them by 4VS points which was especially
disappointing because only 5 days before. AHS had beaten S-M in a dual
meet. Placing first and second at conference were: Sean Grant — 1st, Kyle
Nclsen — 1st, Terry Scarf 2nd, Ryan Glissmann — 1st. Chris Stork —
2nd, Charlie Eades — 1st, Tim Wheelock — 1st. Dave Waddell was
injured the night before conference play.
Dave Waddell and Charlie Eades placed first at both sectional and
district play. Sean Grant and Terry Scarf placed second at sectionals and
were eliminated at districts. Both Eades and Waddell were beaten in the
first round of state competition. On Saturday, Dave was called for a
wrestle-back. He wrestled three times and advanced to 3rd place in his
weight class.
Pic 1. WRESTLING TEAM. Row I: Keith Stork. Sean Grant, Steve
Brownsbcrgcr. Kyle Nclsen. Ross Havens, Terry Scarf, Frank Rydl. Row
2: Clark Wilson, Dave Waddell, Tim Wheelock, Charlie Eades, Chris
Stork. Ryan Glissmann, Rich Grubbs, Mike Young. Pic 2. After the
takedown, Dave Waddell strives for a win. Pic 3: CHEERLEADERS:
Bottom: Melanie Harmsen, Kim Wcdemcyer, Dianne Miller, Top: Bobbi
Jo Barber. Leslie Willet (mascot), Teresa Anderson. Not available for
pictures. Amy Andersen.IN CONFERENCE DUALS
DUALS
Anita Opponent
21 Lenox 28
48 Nishna Valley 21
63 O-M 10
15 Coon Rapids 43
41 C-M 22
52 Dexfield 24
48 P-L 51
36 Elk Horn 24
39 Guthrie Center 21
30 S-M 25
TOURNAMENTS
Exira 3rd
Waukec (J-VO 4th Coon Rapids 6th Shenandoah 2nd
Pic I. Charlie Eadcs works for a pin
against C-M
Pic 2. Chris Stork strives for a win.
Pic 3. Ryan Glissman shows that even
victory can be painful.
Pic 4 Left to right: Asst. Coach Jim
Kuberski, Manager Dianne Murphy.
Manager Joy Rodgers, Head Coach
Jim Willet.
51RECORD BREAKING SEASON
Scoreboard
P-L Relays (tic) 2nd
Greenfield Inv. (tie) 1st
Dcxficld Relays 1st
A-C Inv. 1st
Spartanette Relays 1st
Corning Relays 1st
Conference 1st
Lady Dane Relays 1st
Anita Classic 1st
Districts 2nd
52
The Anita girls' track team had a very
worthwhile and successful season. They
won eight out of ten meets, and lost by
only half of a point at Districts. Many new
records were broken. They include the 100
meter by Jill Neighbors; 400 m hurdles by
Lori Harris; 4x400 m relay by Lori Harris,
Marcia Squires. Jody Harris, and Jill
Neighbors; 4x800 m relays by Kim Wede-
mcycr. Janet Johnson, Theresa Willet, and
Teresa Phillips; spring medley by Kcrrie
Smith. Kay Ehrman. Kelly Wcssels, and
Marcia Squires; and the distance medley
by Janet Jessen, Kcrrie Smith, Marcia
Squires, and Teresa Phillips.
There were five entries that qualified for
the state meet. Lori Harris qualified for
the 100 meter hurdles and the 400 m hur-
dles. Jill Neighbors qualified for the 100
m dash. The 800 m relay team consisting
of Kelly Wcssels, Paula Squires, Janet
Jessen. and Jill Neighbors; and the 4x400
m relay team made up of Lori Harris.
Marcia Squires. Jody Harris, and Jill
Neighbors also qualified. Lori Harris
placed fifth in the 400 m hurdles, and Jill
Neighbors placed fifth in the 100 m dash.
Lori Harris and Jill Neighbors also were
able to join the 100 point club.
Pic 1. Row 1: Theresa Willet, Kris
Behnken. Marcy Harmsen, Teresa Phil-
lips. Gina Lund. Janet Jessen. Kelly Wes-
scls, Lori Harris, Kim Wedemeyer. Me-
lanie Harmsen. Marcia Squires. Row 2:
Lynn Johnson (coach), Kay Ehrman. Jody
Harris, Janet Johnson. Kcrrie Smith, Jill
Neighbors. Joyce Vokt. Paula Squires.
Shelly Scott (mgr.), and Tracy Smith
(mgr.)
Pic 2. Kelly Wessels nudges out the
Walnut sprinter for a first place win in her
heat in the 200 meter dash at Spartancttc
Relays.
Pic 3. Kim Wedemeyer keeps ahead of
the B-F runner around the first lap of the
1500 m run at Spartanette Relays.
Pic 4. Jill Neighbors chalks up six
points and a first place win in the 200 m
dash finals at the Spartanette Relays.TRACKSTERS GAIN EXPERIENCE
The Spartan track team was on the
go. Even though the team was young,
they improved much over last year.
Mike Young broke the high jump re-
cord, with a jump of 6 feet 3 inches.
This jump also put him in first place at
the conference meet. Richard Grubbs
also placed first in the 100 meter dash
at the conference meet.
Pic 1 Row 1: Chuck Ramsey, David
Claussen Row 2: Mark Kopp, Mike
Young. Row 3: Richard Simmons.
Richard Grubbs. Row 4: Clark Wilson,
David Konz, Kirk Dressier. Roger
Simmons. Dave Boldt (coach). Frank
Rydl, Doug Armcntrout, Don Wit-
trock, and Terry Hoskins. Not pic-
tured: Kevin Meyers.
Pic 2. Richard Grubbs sprints to the
finish line in the preliminaries of the
100m dash at Spartan Relays.
Pic 3. Don Wittrock anchors the
4x800 m relay at the Spartan Relays.
Pic 4 Roger Simmons passes the ba-
ton to Kevin Meyers in the 2nd and 3rd
legs of the 4x800 m relay.
Scoreboard
Dcxficld Invitational 6th
Anita Classic 3rd
A-C Relays 6th
Conference 6th
A-C Invitational 11th
Dane Relays 10th
Spartan Invitational 10th
Exira Triangular 3rd
53TENNIS TEAMS FINISH
Anita 5 Varsity Atlantic JV 4
Anita 4 S-M 5
Anita 4 Corning 5
Anita 1 Audubon 8
Anita 3 Atlantic JV 6
Anita 3 Corning 6
Anita 3 S-M 6
Anita 6 Audubon 3
Anita Junior Varsity 1 Atlantic 1
Anita 1 Freshman S-MJV 1
Anita 1 Corning JV 0
Anita 3 Atlantic 0
Anita 1 Freshman Corning JV 1
Anita 2 S-M JV 2
Anita 6 Audubon JV 4
This year the Girls’ varsity tennis team im-
proved their record from last year to a 2-6
mark. Although the season record was not
great, the team has made great improvements
and had several close matches. Mr. Bill
Foulkes -tennis coach- says that the team has
moved out of the beginners’ stage to the more
advanced. The experienced players have
moved into the upper classes with six juniors
and one senior. The outlook for next year is
excellent. Highlights of the seasons were the
two victories over Atlantic and Audubon.
Pic 1. Girls' Tennis Team. Row 1: Julie
Stork. Joy Rodgers, Karla Larsen, Katrina
Christensen. Joclene While. Row 2: Julie
Johnson. Dianne Miller - manager. Teresa
Anderson - manager. Denise Rathman, Janet
Tcmpleman. Row 3: Erin Pcttinger. Rhonda
Bartelson, Diana Robinson, Julie Petersen,
Mr. Bill Foulkes - coach, Debbie Masker. Not
pictured Dianne Murphy.
Pic 2. Joy Rodgers served the final point in
her individual win over S-M.
Pic 3. Julie Petersen shows the intensity of
the game as she serves one of her low serves.
3
54WITH IDENTICAL RECORDS
Varsity
Anita 1 Atlantic JV 8
Anita 8 S-M 1
Anita 4 Corning 5
Anita 1 Audubon 8
Anita 2 Atlantic JV 7
Anita 4 Corning 5
Anita 9 S-M 0
Anita 3 Audubon 6
Junior Varsity
Anita 0 Atlantic 1
Freshman
Anita 0 Corning 1
Anita 1 S-M 1
Anita 0 Audubon 1
Anita 1 Audubon 2
The Boys tennis team finished the season with
a record identical to the Girls team. 2-6. High-
lights of the season were the sound victories over
S-M. The intensity on the boys’ team has in-
creased this year with several excellent players.
Scott Phillips spent many hours straight on the
court at several meets. Tony Littleton and Doug
Steele joined the team at mid-season and both as
good seasons.
Pic I. Jeff Kon7 plays a base line game with his
opponent from Audubon.
Pic 2. Wolfgang Neumann warms up before his
match with Corning.
Pic 3. Boys' Tennis Team. Tracey Watson. Jeff
Konz. Scott Phillips, Mr. Bill Foulkes-coach.
Wolfgang Neumann. Kevin Brocker. Clayton
Christensen. Not pictured: Troy Tony Littleton.
Dale Thelen, and Doug Steele.
55CONFERENCE TROPHY WINNERS
In only the third year of volleyball at Anita the Spartanettes have
become conference champs. They captured the trophy by success-
fully defeating all the other teams in conference matches. The
teams' conference record was 6-0. The Spartanettes hosted a tour-
nament in which they came in fourth place. The 1980 team also
went into the second round of sectional play before losing to Gris-
wold. The Spartanettes finished the season with their first winning
record of 15-5-1.
Pic I. Row 1: Jody Harris, Jill Neighbors, Lori Harris, Kelly
Wcsscls, Linda Wcdcmcycr, Joyce Vokt. Row 2: Tracy Smith.
Shelly Scott. Sally Dorsey. Dianne Murphy, Paula Squires. Sandy
Jessen. Mona Hackwell. Jane Coatney, Kerrie Smith, Dee Chris-
tensen, Julie Johnson. Row 3: Coach Bill Foulkes, Julie Christen-
sen. Gina Lund. Teresa Phillips. Denise Rathman, Diana Robinson.
Manager Julie Williamson, Erin Pettingcr, Kay Ehrman, Bobbi Jo
Barber. Dianne Miller. Rhonda Bartelson, Asst. Coach Bob Jack-
son.
Pic. 2. Anita placed four of the starting players on all-conference
teams Jill Neighbors, Lori Harris. Kelly Wcsscls, and Jody
Harris. Jill and Lori were also on the Honorable and Special
Mention All-state teams.
Pic 3. Kelly Wcsscls executes a bump while Jill Neighbors and
Linda Wedcmcyer watch.
561 g Guthrie Center 3
2 - Oakland I
3 £ S-M 2
3 k Exira 0
3 V CM 0
SECTIONALS
3 o
1 Griswold 3
Pic I. Lori Harris aces a spike against Dcxficld as Joyce Vokt
looks on.
Pic 2. Lori Harris and Joyce Vokt execute a perfect block in
sectional play against Griswold.
Pic 3. Jody Harris and Linda Wedcmcyer turn to watch Jill
Neighbors bump the ball into play.
Pic 4 Joyce Vokt demonstrates fingertip control as she sets the
ball for Sally Dorsey.
57HOLE-IN-ONE!
BOYS’ GOLF 0
Exira Won
Guthrie Center Won
Oakland Lost
Corning Won
Griswold Won
Audubon Won
Corning Lost
Griswold Won
Exira Won
GIRLS' GOLF
Exira Won
Guthrie Center Lost
Oakland Won
Corning Won
Griswold Won
Audubon Lost
Corning Lost
Griswold Won
Exira Won
The boys golf team finished the season with a victorious 7-2 record.
The girls team was right behind them with an impressive 6-3 record. A
high point of the season was Terry Kloppcnbcrg’s hole-in-onc. He
scored this on Anita's number three in a meet against Corning.
Coach Jim Kuberski says that he sc s potential in all of the golfers
and expects many fine seasons in future years. Coach Kuberski com-
mented. “It was a great season, and I appreciated the help with tourna-
ments.”
Pic 1. Members of the golf team show enthusiasm after conquering
hole two.
Pic 2. Corey Miller takes a practice swing before taking the final
shot.
Pic 3. Leesa Westphai concentrates to make this her best shot.
Pic 4. Inset — Coach Jim Kuberski. Row 1: Julie Christensen, Leesa
Westphai. Shelley Chclesvig, Mona Hackwell, Sheila Wilson, Sandy
Jcssen. Bobbi Jo Barber. Row 2: Dan Pollock. Ryan Glissmann, Tim
Wheelock. Terry Kloppenberg. Corey Miller, Charlie Eades. Brad
Barber. Dave Hockcnbcrry Row 3: Dean Barber. Jack Barber, Rick
Hackwell. Doug Steele. Brian Wcdcmcycr, Tim Richter. Lyle Schcl-
lenberg. Mitch Cullen, Dale Behrends. Loryn Lund. Kevin Meyer.
58JUNIOR HIGH FULL OF
Denise Behrends
Janellc Brichacek
Brooks Chelesvig
Troy Christensen
David Dressier
Scott Fulk
Carla Grevc
Russell Grubbs
Mike Jcsscn
Rex Luke
Ranee Lund
Scott Lund
Chris Mailander
Jeff Nelscn
Lori Nelscn
Fletcher Nichols
Terry Oathoudt
Teresa Petersen
Angela Russell
Joni Stork
Gary Tawzer
Jacque Thelen
Ann Turner
Sherry Vais
Not pictured:
Danny Claussen
60YOUNG ADVENTURERS
Alan Pierce
President
Tom Christensen
Vice President
Janet Hagen
Secretary
Jane Petersen
Treasurer
Keith Beasinger
Tom Coatney
Clint Dorsey
Brent Fortune
Tammy Gibson
Tracy Gibson
Jeff Grant
Toni Hansen
Micki Harris
Paul Jorgensen
Lori Lank
Scott Larsen
Nyle Lund
Kristy Mardcsen
Carol Pottebaum
Randy Pringnitz
Mike Ramsey
Dale Robinson
Mike Ruggles
Randy Scarf
Todd Schollars
Jody Skellcnger
Sandy VanAernam
Jean Vokt
61JR. HIGH LEARN
Pic 1. Jr. High Volleyball Row 1: Jacquie Thelcn, Kristy
Mardcscn. Jenny Wcsscls. Micki Harris. Tammy VanAcrnam.
Angie Russell. Kristi Lund. Janclle Brichacck. Carla Grcvc.
Row 2: JoBeth Williamson, Janet Hagen. Jane Petersen. Jean
Vokt. Sandy VanAcrnam, Jody Skcllcngcr, Lori Lank. Toni
Hansen, Karen Zanders. Coach Bill Foulkcs.
Pic 2. Jr. High Football. Row I; Brooks Chelcsvig, Mike
Ramsey, Keith Bcasinger. Jeff Grant. Randy Scarf. Alan
Pierce Row 2: Fletcher Nichols, Jeff Nclsen. Mike Ruggles.
Scott Larsen, Nylc Lund. Tom Christensen Row 3: Troy Chris-
tensen. Brent Fortune. Gail Brincks, Ranee Lund, Todd Schol-
ars. Row 4 Mike Jessen, Chris Mailandcr, Rex Luke, Tom
Coatncy. Terry Vais. Row 5: Danny Winther, Troy Waddell.
David Dressier Row 6: Asst. Coach Dan Lcincn. Rusty Grubbs.
Coach Jim Kubcrski.
VOLLEYBALL
F.xira 8th grade 0-4
Exira 7th grade 31
FOOTBALL
C-M 0-22
O M 54- 0
Exira 16- 8
S-M 0-10
AC rainout
62TEAM WORK AND SPORTSMANSHIP
Pic 1. Jr. High Boys' Basketball. Row I:
Scott Fulk, Paul Jorgensen. Gail Brincks,
Ranee Lund. Brooks Chclcsvig. Mike Ram-
sey. Row 2: Keith Beasinger, Jeff Grant. Todd
Schollars, Tom Coatney, Tom Christensen.
Scott Larsen. Coach Lynn Johnson.
Pic 2. Jr. High Girls' Basketball. Left:
( oach Bob Jackson. JoBeth Williamson, Lori
Lank. Jody Skellcngcr, Toni Hansen. Kristy
Mardesen. Micki Harris. Jean Vokt, Right:
Jane Petersen. Janet Hagen. SherryVais, Ka-
ren Zanders. Sandy VanAernam, Jenny Wes-
scls, Jacquie Thclcn. Center: Joni Stork.
Tammy VanAernam. Denise Behrends. Angie
Russell.
JR HIGH BOYS' BASKETBALL
JR. HIGH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
ENTHUSIASM PLUS!
Pic 1. Jr. High Girls Track Row 1:
Lori Nelsen, Carla Grcve, Janelle Bri-
chacek, Tammy VanAcrnam, Sherry
Vais. Angie Russell. Denise Bchrcnds,
Kristi Lund. Karen Zanders. Row 2:
Coach Jim Willct. Joni Stork, Jenny
Wcsscls, Carol Pottebaum. Jane Peter-
sen. Janet Hagen. Micki Harris. Jody
Skellcnger. Lori Lank. Jean Vokt.
Pic 2. Jr. High Boys’ Track. Row I:
Jeff Nelsen, Gary Tawzcr. Terry Vais,
Troy Christensen, David Dressier.
Row 2: Scott Fulk, Mike Jessen, Jeff
Grant, Alan Pierce. Danny Claussen,
Gail Brincks. Row 3: Brooks Chclcs-
vig. Terry Oathoudt, Chris Mailander,
Todd Schollars. Keith Beasingcr,
Ranee Lund. Randy Scarf. Row 4:
Troy Waddell, Kenny VanHorn. Mike
Ramsey. Tom Christensen. Tom Coat-
ney, Mike Ruggles. Coach Jim Willct.
Pic 3. Jr. High Wrestlers. Troy Wad-
dell. Mike Jessen, Mike Ruggles. Ran-
dy Scarf. Fletcher Nichols. Alan
Pierce, Troy Christensen, Jeff Nelsen,
David Dressier. Terry Oathoudt, Chris
Mailander
JR HIGH TRACK
Boys' Girls'
Won B-F Won
Won O-M Won
Lost C-M Lost
— P-L 3rd
4th Corning 5th
3rd Anita 3rd
6th Conference 5th
JR HIGH WRESTLING
Guthrie Center Won
Greenfield Won
S-M Lost
C-M Won
C-M Lost
Elk Horn-Kimballton Lost
64AJH SPEAKS ITS PART
Pic I. Jr. High speech students in Humorous and Dramatic. Row 1:
Jeff Nclscn, Scott Lund. Kenny VanHorn. Lori Nelsen. Jancllc Bri-
chacck. Jacquie Thelcn. Teresa Petersen. Tammy Gibson. Denise Beh-
rends. Row 2. Troy Waddell, Brooks Chelesvig. Mike Ruggles. Chris
Mailander. Micki Harris, Jane Petersen. Sherry Vais. Tammy Van-
Acrnam, Jenny Wessels.
Pic 2. Many high school speech students helped coach the junior
high speech students. Here Kenny VanHorn is doing his speech for Jill
Neighbors.
Pic 3. Jr. High Mimists. Row I: Brooks Chelesvig. Troy Waddell,
Terry Oathoudt. Terry Vais. Row 2: Micki Harris, Lori Nelsen. Angie
Russell. Janelle Brichacek. Row 3: Jenny W'esscls, Tammy VanAcr-
nam. Jane Petersen Row 4: Tammy Gibson. Karen Zanders, Carla
Greve.
Pic 4. High school coach Joy Rodgers shows Brooks Chelesvig. Troy
Waddell, and Terry Oathoudt a mime expression.
65THE SPIRIT BEHIND AJH
Pic 1 Jr. High Wrestling Cheerleaders. Front: Karen Zanders; Middle: Den-
ise Bchrends. Sherry Vais, Angie Russell. Top: Tammy VanAernam.
Pic 2. Jr. High Basketball Cheerleaders. Teresa Petersen, Lori Nelsen, Janelle
Brichacck. Not pictured: Ann Turner.
Pic 3. The Jr. High pep band and students take a break
from cheering to listen to the pep talk at the wrestling
pep rally.
Pic 4. Jr. High Football Cheerleaders. Bottom row: Jen-
ny Wcsscls. Janet Hagen. Micki Harris. Top row: Kristi
Lund. Tammy VanAernam. Jane Petersen.
66Pic I. Jr. High Chorus. Row 1: Scott
Lund, Jenny Wcsscls, Jane Petersen.
Tammy VanAernam. Angie Russell.
Kristi Lund. Janelle Brichacck Row 2:
Brooks Chelesvig. Lori Nelscn, Kenny
VanHorn. JoBcth Williamson. Jacque
Thclcn. Sandy VanAernam, Denise
Bchrends, Miss Laura Hansen. Row 3:
Troy Waddell, Mike Ruggles. Terry
Oathoudt, Janet Hagen. Lori Lank.
Toni Hansen. Sherry Vais, Carla
Grcvc. Row 4: Teresa Petersen. Jean
Vokt. Micki Harris. Joni Stork. Kristy
Mardesen, Karen Zanders. Jody Skcl-
lengcr. Tracy Gibson. Tammy Gibson.
Not pictured: Carol Pottcbaum.
A JR. HIGH MUSICAL ADVENTURE
Pic 2. Miss Laura Hansen, a new face at AJH.
conducts the Jr. High chorus.
Pic 3. Jr. High band instructor, Mr. James
DCamp, looks over pre-rehearsal warm-ups.
Pic 4. Jr. High Band. Row I: Kristy Mardesen.
Karen Zanders, Sandy VanAernam. Lori Lank,
Jody Skellcngcr, Jean Vokt. Row 2: Kenny Van-
Horn, Teresa Petersen. Kristi Lund. Jacque The-
len, Jenny Wessels. Sherry Vais. Gail Brincks.
Dale Robinson. Troy Christensen. Fletcher Ni-
chols, David Dressier, Terry Oathoudt. Tom
Coatney. Row 3: Janet Hagen. Joni Stork. Jane
Petersen, Tom Christensen. Mike Ruggles. Troy
Waddell. Paul Jorgensen. Scott Fulk, Brooks
Chelesvig, Chris Mailander. Randy Scarf. Keith
Beasinger.Jeff Nclsen. Tom W'ittrock, Terry
Vais. Jeff Grant. Row 4: Denise Bchrends.
Tammy VanAernam. Micki Harris, Mr. James
DCamp, Scott Lund.
67AJH FIELD TRIP
As in the past years, the Anita Jr.
High students went on a field trip. This
year they found themselves at the Fon-
tcncllc Forest and the Henry Doorly
Zoo to study the ecology of animals.
At the forest, all of the AJH stu-
dents went on a guided hike. The hike
was one and a half miles long. They
hiked down to the river and up the
bluffs. Some of the students saw an
Indian meeting place used over 150
years ago.
“Of the entire forest I liked the Indi-
an meeting spot the best.” said Jacquie
Thclen. an AJH student.
At the zoo they went on tours led by
docents — volunteer guides. They
learned about things similar to what
they learned at the forest about animal
ecology.
They saw exotic birds, fish, and ani-
mals. One of the first stops was the
bear enclosure where the main attrac-
tion was the baby polar bears. The po-
lar bears had just come out of their den
for the first time only a few days before
the AJH students visited the zoo.
“Those little polar bears were so
cute,” pointed out Lori Nelscn.
“The day was very interesting.” ex-
plained Jenny Wessels, a seventh grad-
er, “It was fun.”
Pic I. Woodland beauty-One of the
scenes from the Fontanelle Forest.
Pic 2. The AJH students admire a
waterfall at the zoo.
Pic 3. Tracy Gibson shows that she
isn't afraid to pet the llama.
Pic 4. At the zoo. Karen Zanders
plays with the baby goats.S3S5Y13Scot Bailey
Bobbi Jo Barber
Dean Barber
Dale Behrcnds
Kevin Brocker
Julie Christensen
Katrina Christensen
Freshmen, Brenda Conrad,
Scot Bailey, Mark Kopp,
and Dale Behrends, ponde
over Mrs. Brocker's punctu
ationtest "
Brenda Conrad
Brian Cooley
Dan Dorsey
Christy Cirubbs
Marcy Harmsen
Terry Hoskins
Steve Jorgensen
David Konz
Mark Kopp
Class officers: Marcia
Squires, Pres.; Rick
Taylor, seer.; Scott
Pollock, treas.; Gina Lund, I
V.
Gina Lund
Steve McAfee
Kelly Meyer
Doug Murphy
Darren Pash
Teresa Phillips
Scott Pollock
Chuck Ramsey
Denise Rathman
Frank Rydl
Lyle Schellenberg
Shells Scott
Mitch Akers
Jack Barber
Rhonda Barielson
Mia Bickel
Steve Brownsberger
Dana Cooley
Mitch Cullen
Becky Denney
Kay Ehrman
Rod Glissmann
Sean Grant
Mike Gregersen
Tony Littleton. Kyle
Nelsen, and Dana Cooley
work on their English 10
assignments while Mia
Bickel and Doreen
Obermeier discuss how to
do it.
Mona Hackwell
Jon Hansen
Jody Harris
Keith Harvey
Brenda Havens
Sandy lessen
Janet Johnson
Tony Littleton
Loryn Lund
Sophomores Erin
Pettinger, Rhonda
Bartelson, Steve
Brownsberger. Merle
McKinzie, Terry Scarf,
and Mike Gregersen
decorate their hall for
Homecoming.
Merle McKinzie
Kevin Meyer
72Janet Nelsen
Sophomore class officers?Top:
Mitch Cullen-president, Front:
Sean Grant-vice-prcs . Right:
Kay Erhman-secretary, Left:
Tracey Watson-trcasurer.
Kyle Nelsen
Dan Newefl
Doreen Obermeier
Roger Penton
Bobby Petersen
Erin Pettinger
Brian Purcell
Tim Richter
Diana Robinson
Terry Scarf
Laura Smith
Doug Steele
Chris Stork
Sophomore Health class in
different degrees of
attentiveness.
Jyl Turner
Tracey Watson
Jim Wesshng
Leesa Westphal
Sheila Wilson
Not pictured: Keith Jorgen-
sen.
John Aggen
Doug Armentrout
Kris Behnken
Curt Behrends
Doug Bissell
Junior class officers. Top;
President Julie Stork,
bottom; Vice president Jill
Neighbors, left; Secretary
Paula Squires, rigtu l
Treasurer Mark Zanders
Colleen Greve
Rick Hackwell
Karla Hansen
Ross Ha
Wade Jessen
Julie Johnson
Todd Johnson
Tina Kinzie
Jeff Konz
Mike Brichacek
Clayton Christensen
Juniors Curt Behrends,
Tun Eilts, Dori Lund,
Colleen Greve, and Mike
Young take time out to
converse and grab books
between classes.
Jane Coatney
Kirk Dressier
Sue Eades
rm EiitsAnnette Kraus
Mark Luke
Dori Lund
Ivyn Lund
Debbie Masker
Teresa McKinzie
Dianne Murphy
The Junior class constructs
a pyramid during
basketbalPand wrestling
spirit week.
Jill Neighbors
Wolfgang Neumann
Julie Petersen
Scott Phillips
Juniors —— Jill Neighbors.
Karla Hansen, and Kris
Behnken study shark
dissection in Advanced
Biology.
Vi
0 Joy Rodgers
1 Larry Smith
Paula Squires
Julie Stork
' Dale Thelen
Mark Thelen
Kelly Wessels
Steve Westphaien
Don Wittrock
Mike Young
Mark Zanders
75WATCH OUT WORLD;
Mike Retz, President Corey Miller, Vice-president Joyce Vokt, Secretary
Kim Wcdemeyer, Treasurer Ralph McAfee, Student Council Brian Hahn, Student Council
Janet Jcssen, Student Council Kerric Smith, Student CouncilHERE WE COME
77
Amy Andersen
Sue Bailey
Jan Benton
Teresa Anderson
Joni Benton
Dana Andrews
Brad Barber
Kelly BurmeisterWE’RE OUT TO
Shelley Chelesvig
Charles Eades
Chris Hackwell
Dee Christensen
Ryan Glissmann
Jerry Hagen
Sally Dorsey
Richard Grubbs
Melanie Harmsen
78CONQUER THE WORLD
Lori Harris
Terry Kloppenberg
Karla Larsen
David Hockenberry
Mike Kraus
Scott Mikkelsen
Joey Kaufmann
Sherry Lank
David Miller
79THE CLASS OF
Dianne Miller
Deanna Parker
Dan Pollock
Kevin Myers
Troy Pedersen
l.arry Pottebaum
Mike Nelson
Ron Penton
Richard Simmons1981 WILL TRIUMPH
Rodney Taylor Gary Vais Sharon Vais
Linda VanHorn David Waddell Linda Wedemeyer
Ann Wessling Tim Whcelock Julie Williamson
81THE SILLY SIDE AND
It was hard trying to catch
the Class of '83 NOT being sil-
ly They did such things as
building pyramids at pep rallies
(Pic 1), dancing at Pep rallies
(Pic 2 and 4), and, at the end.
celebrating graduation (Pic 3).
Probably the most remembered
activity was by the senior winter
athletes who dressed up in out-
fits and body paint and danced
to the song “Whip It" by Dcvo.
The 81 seniors tried to start a
tradition by tossing their mor-
tarboards in the air at the end
of graduation ceremonies.
These are only a very few scenes
of this class’ crazy activities.
82THE SERIOUS SIDE
As the end of thirteen years of
school approaches, the seniors begin to
say “remember when
44 . Dave Waddell and Mike Retz
would get their faces wet and put paper
towels on them so they would stick. ’
44 ... we made glasses out of twisties
and wore them during Mrs. Heeren’s
math class."
44 . . . Lori Harris and Brian Hahn
shared one candy bar in 5th grade "
44 .. . Joey Kaufmann and Janet Jes-
sen used to go together, and everybody
thought they would get married."
44 ... we played ‘Kiss Tag’, until a
teacher came check on us."
44 ... we could buy a can of pop for
25c, a candy bar for 10c. and a gallon
of gas for 59c "
44 ... we passed ‘Somebody’s germs,
no returns’”.
44 . we played Truth or Dare."
44 ... in elementary and Jr. High we
were always fighting to get a best
friend and we could only have one."
Those were the “good ole days"!
The class of ’81 will also remember
some of the last, more serious moments
they shared. Pic 1. Mr. Burke directing
seniors through practice for com-
mencement. Pic 3 and 4. Soon-to-be
graduates eagerly await the big mo-
ment. Pic 5. Officers of the Youth
Center were: Joey Kaufmann presi-
dent (front); Dave Waddell — vice
president; Shelley Chelcsvig, secretary;
and Ron Pcnton. — treasurer.
Pic 2. Wearing their '81 class pride
T-Shirts, the class gathers for a group
shot outside Mr. Burke’s window.
Front sitting: Sue Bailey. Teresa An-
derson. Karla Larsen. Dianne Miller.
Sherry Lank Row 2: Ann Wessling,
Mr. Noel Wingate — sponsor. Linda
VanHorn. Deanna Parker. Sharon
Vais, Julie Williamson. Row 3: Shelley
Chelcsvig, Joni Benton. Dec Christen-
sen. Jan Benton. Melanie Harmsen.
Mr. John Burke — sponsor. By the
wall: Ron Penton, Brian Hahn. Dan
Pollock, Mike Retz, Ryan Glissmann,
Janet Jesscn. Lori Harris, Linda We-
demeyer, Kerrie Smith. Standing Row
1: Kim Wedcmeycr, Joyce Vokt. David
Waddell, Corey Miller, Tim Whcc-
lock. Richard Grubbs. Standing Row
2: Amy Andersen. Sally Dorsey. Terry
Kloppenburg. Mike Nelson, Richard
Simmons. Joey Kaufmann. Larry Pot-
tebaum, Charlie Eades. On the wall:
David Hockcnbcrry. Scott Mikkelscn,
Jerry Hagen. Ralph McAfee. Gary
Vais, David Miller, Rod Taylor. Troy
Pedersen, Kelly Burmcister. Brad Bar-
ber. Chris Hackwell. Not pictured:
Mike Kraus. Dana Andrews Larsen,
Kevin Myers.
8384
THE BEST OF TIMES
On the morning of May 14th, the senior
class started out for Springbrook State
Park, north of Guthrie Center, on the an-
nual Senior Skip Day. At Springbrook the
seniors along with sponsors. John Burke
and Noel Wingate, and bus driver. Dennis
Petersen, enjoyed a picnic lunch and a day
full of activities including hiking and
swimming.
The night before graduation the senior
class met at the Redwood for, as Mr.
Burke calls it. the “Last Supper". Dinner
was served family style with a choice of
tenderloin or chicken. Dave Waddell and
Linda Van Horn served as Masters of
Ceremonies. The Class voting, the I Wills,
the I Remembers, and the Class Prophecy
was read. Comments about past school
memories were made by Tim Wheelock,
Ryan Glissmann. Amy Andersen, and
Richard Simmons. Other entertainment
for the evening came from two old favor-
ites from elementary - Eraser Derby and
Show and Tell. Rodney Taylor came in
first in the Eraser Derby. In Show and Tell
Joey Kaufmann won first prize and Sue
Bailey came in second.
Pic 1. Master of Ceremonies - Dave
Waddell tells a humorous short story
about Brad Barber at the Senior Supper.
Pic 2. A group of seniors showed their
good spirit by climbing on the roof of the
shelter for this picture.
Pic 3. A few seniors braved the cold
water of Springbrook Lake for a swim.
Pic 4 Corey Miller and Kim Wcde-
meyer relive their marriage ceremony
from elementary school at the Senior sup-
per.CLASS OF ’81 — THE PRIDE OF AHS
Baccalaureate exercises were held May
17,1981, in the high school gym. Rev. Ken
Miller gave the address. This year several
songs were sung by members of the senior
class. Charlie Eades sang “To Sir, With
Love”, followed by Julie Williamson and
Sally Dorsey singing “An Elizabethan
Lullaby”. Finally the Senior Ensemble,
made up of Melanie Harmsen, Sue Bailey,
Sally Dorsey, Karla Larsen. Julie Wil-
liamson. Dec Christensen, Ann Wessling,
Joni Benton, Charlie Eades, and Brad Bar-
ber sang “A Closing Prayer”.
The 94th Commencement exercises
were held on May 21. The class wore robes
of champaigne and brown. The speakers:
Joyce Vokt, Janet Jesscn, Corey Miller,
and Lori Harris, were elected to speak by
the senior class.
Rev. Loyd Johnson gave the Invocation
and Benediction. Mr. Currie presented the
graduating class that had met all the re-
quirements of the School Board and the
State. Noel Wingate announced the
names as Mervin Christensen - School
Board President - presented the diplomas
to the graduating seniors. Junior class
president, Julie Stork, gave each graduate
a silk peach rose.
Pic 1. The reception line fol-
lowing graduation exercises.
Pic 2. The stage for bacca-
laureate and graduation was
decorated for the seniors by the
junior class.
Pic 3. Joyce Vokt
Pic 4. Janet Jessen
Pic 5. Corey Miller
Pic 6. Lori Harris
Pic 7. Jerry Hagen, Dave
Waddell. Tim Wheelock, Rich-
ard Grubbs, Charlie Eades,
Dan Pollock. Mike Nelson, and
Dave Hockenbcrry listen close-
ly to events on stage.
85SENIOR
AMY ANDERSEN - Golf 1,2,3,4; Softball I; Wrestling and
Football cheerleader 2,3,4 Captain 3; A-Club 2,3,4; Pep
Club I; NFL 1.2,3.4; Marching Band 1.2.3.4; Concert Band
1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 2,3.4; Chorus 1; Swing Choir 4; Honor Band
4; Conference Band 3,4; Drill Team 1,2; Volleyball 2.
TERESA ANDERSON - Tennis Manager 3,4; Wrestling
.Cheerleader 4; A-Club 4; OEA 4; Historian Reporter. Honor-
able Mention at State for OEA scrapbook; Marching Band
1,2.3.4; Concert Band 1.2,3.4; Chorus 1. Vocal Festival t: Drill
Team 2,3.4 Captain 4; Flag Corps 4; Who’s Who 3,4.
DANA ANDREWS - Yearbook 3.4; Spy 1,2; Marching Band
1.2.3,4; Concert Band 1.2.3.4; Chorus 1,2,4; Vocal Festival 1.4.
SUE BAILEY - Tennis Manager 2,3; JV Football Cheerleader
2; Basketball Cheerleader 4; A-Club 3.4; Pep Club 3.4; FFA 1;
Dee lam 1,2.3.4; NFL 1.2,3.4; Yearbook 2.3.4 Editor 3; Spy
Staff 1.2; Marching Band 1.2.3,4; Concert Band 1.2,3.4; Jazz
Band 3 — Officer 3; Chorus 1,2.4; Swing Choir 3.4 Officer 4;
Vocal Festival 2.4; Drill Team 4; National Honor Society 4;
Quill and Scroll 2,3,4; Super Student 4.
BRAD BARBER - Football 1.2: Golf 4; FFA 1.2.3.4; Concert
Band 1.2: Jazz Band 1.2; Chorus 1.2,3.4; Swing Choir 1,2,3,4;
Vocal Festival 1.2.3,4; Honor Choir 4.
JAN BENTON - Basketball Cheerleader 3; A-Club 4; Pep
Club 2.3.4; FHA 2,3; Spy Staff 4, Chorus 1.2; Vocal Festival
1.2; Drill Team 1.2; Homecoming Queen 4; Prom Server 2.
JONI BENTON - Pep Club 4; FHA 1.2; Class Treas 1:
Chorus 1.4; Drill Team 1,2,3: Head Prom Server 2.
KELLY Bl RMEISTER - Class See. 2; Prom Server 2.
SHELLEY CHELESVIG - Golf 1.4; Tennis 2,3; Football and
Basketball Cheerleader 2.3.4; Captain 3,4; A-Club 2,3,4; Pep
Club 1.2.3,4 Pres. 4; Youth Center Sec. 4; OEA 4; FHA
1.2.3,4; Chorus 1.2: Swing Choir 3,4; Sweetheart Queen Candi-
date 4.
DEE CHRISTENSEN Volleyball 3.4 Girls’ Track 1.2.3;
Basketball Cheerleader 3; A-Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1.2.3; FHA
2,3: Chorus 1,4; Vocal Festival 1,4
SALLY DORSEY - Volleyball 2.3.4. Tennis 2. Softball I;
Basketball Cheerleader 4. A-C!ub 4. Pep Club 3.4; NFL 3.4.
Yearbook 2,3; Spy Staff 2,3.4; Editor 3.4. Marching Band 1.2.3:
Concert Band 1.2,3; Jazz Band 3; Chorus 1.2.4 officer 4.
Band Festival 3. Vocal Festival 1; Drill Team 3; Quill and Scroll
4.
CHARLES FADES - Football 1.2.3 All Conference 4
Honorable Mention All-State and Second Team Southwest
Iowa 4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4 Captain 4 All Conference 2,3-4
State Qualifier 4. Bovs Track 1.2.3; Golf 4. Baseball 3; A-
Club 2.3,4; Chorus 1,2.3,4; Swing Choir 1,2.3.4; Vocal Festival
1,2.3,4; Twirp King Candidate 4. Homecoming Usher 4.
RYAN Gl ISSMANN Football 1.2.3.4 All-Conference
3.4 — All-State and All-Southwest Iowa 4; W resiling 1,2.3,4
Captain 4 All Conference 1,3,4; Boys’ Track 1.2,3, Golf 4;
Baseball 4; A-Club 2.3,4 Yearbook 2,3; Spy Staff 2,3; Home-
coming King Candidate 4; Twirp King Candidate 4; Prom
Server 2.
Boys-Track 1.2.3,4; BaWball 2; A-Club 2.3,4; FFA 1.3;Confert
Band 1.2,3; Jazz Band 2.3; Band Festival 3; Twirp King Candi-
date 4; Homecoming usher 4.
CHRIS HACK WELL - Football I.2.3.4 Captain 4 All-
ConfifTCTice 4; Boys Track 1,2 3. Golf I; Baseball 1,2,3; A-Club
2.3,4. Chorus 2,3; Swing Choir 1 4: Vocal Festival 2 .
Jl RRY HAGEN - Football I; Wrestling 1.2; Boys' Track
USLAiClub 2,3,4; Art Club 1,2
BRIAN HAHN - Boys’ Basketball 1.2.3,4 Captain 3.4;
Bovs Track 2; A-Club 3.4; Student Council 2,4 NFI [3,4;
Yearbook 4; Spv Staff 2.3.4 Editor 3,4. Marching Barn! I;
Concert Band I. Quill and Scroll 2,3,4 Pres. 4
MEI ANIR HARMSFN - Girls’ Track 4, Tcnnti 2tSoftbgll 1;
Wrestling Cheerleader 1.2.4; JV Football Cheerleader 2; Foot-
ball Cheerleader 4; Chorus 4; Swing Cnoir 4 Officer 4;
Honor Band 4; Drill Team 2,3,4; Flag Corps 4; Homecoming
usher 4; A-Club 2,3,4.
LORI HARRIS - Volleyball 2,3,4 Honorable Mention All-
State 3 First team All-Conference unanimous choice 4; All
tournament Special Mention All-Slate 4; Girls' Basketball
1.2.3.4 Captain 3 All Conference 3.4 — Most Valuable
Player 3 Honorable Mention southwest Iowa 3.4; Girls’
Track 1.2,3.4 100 point club 2 - State Track 2,3; Softball
1.2,3.4; A-Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2.3.4; FHA 1.2.3.4; Class
Vice Pres. 2; Pres. 3; Dcclam 3.4; NFL 3.4; Yearbook 2,3: Spy
Staff 1,2.3.4 Editor 4: Marching Band 1.2.3.4; Concert Band
1.2.3.4 - See. 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Homecoming Attendant 3;
Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Sweetheart Queen Candidate
4; Prom Server 2. '?»
DAVID HOCKENBERRY - Boy»- Basketball I: fcolf 2.3.4:
FFA 2,3.4; NFL I; Marching Band 1.2,3; Concert Band 1.2.3;
Sweetheart King Candidate 4
JANET JESct.N - Crosscountry 2.3; Girls’ Basketball 1,2,3.4;
Girls’ Track 1.23.4 Stale Track 3 - 1980 A-C Relays
Tr ick Queen; A-Club 2.3.4; Pep Club 2.3,4 See. 3: Student
Council 2,3,4 Vice Pres. 3 See 4; FHA 2,3.4 Sec. S -
Treas. 4; Class Pres. 1; Sec. 3|Deoam 1,2.3,4 —Outstanding at
State 3-4; NFL 1.2,3.4 4- Pres 4; Yearbook 2;Spy Staff 1,2,3.4
- Editor 3.4; Marching Band 1.2,3.4; Concert B id 1,2.3.4;
Jazz Band 1.2.3,4. Band f estival 2,3.4; Southwest Iowa Hbnonj
Band 3.4; Central College 4. National HonorSociety 3,4; Quill
and Scroll 3.4; Homecoming Attendant 2; HomecOfning Queen
Candidate 4; Sweetheart Ouccn Candidale 4 Prom Server 2:
Girls’jStatc 3; State of Iowa Scholar 4 I
JOEY KAUFMANN - Football. Wrestling 1.2.3; Boys
jTrack 1.2.3. A-Club 3.4; Youth ( enter Prc$, 4. Student Council
I; FFA 1,2.i.4; Class Treas. 2-y earbeok 2.3; Qufll and Scroll 2;
Homecoming usher 4; Prom Server 2.
TERRY KLOPP1 BERG - Boys- Basketball I.2.3.4 Cap-
tain 3,4 All-Conference 3,4: Golf I «2. 3.4. National Honor
Society 3.4. Twirp King. 4
MIKE KRAUS football I; FFA 1,2,3.,
SHI RRY LANK - Girls’ Track 1; JV Football Cheerleader 2:
Honorable Mention at State for OF.A Scrapbook; Marching
Band 1,2,3; Concert Band 1,2.3.
RICHARD GRUBBS - Football 1.2.3.4; Wrestling I.2.3.4; KARLA I RSFN - Tennis 2.3.4; A-Club 3.4; Yearbook 3.4;INDEX
Editor 4; Sp StaffJl .2. Miching Band l.2.3.4; Concert Band
1.2.3 . Oyfus l,2jj VodP Festiil! 15,4.
KAI PH A1CAFEE • Boys' Track 1,2.3: A-Club ft.4; Student
Council 4; Ari Club 3.
SCOTT MIKKFLSEN ■ Tennk 2; A-Club 3.4; Marching Band
• I .z?3.4. C encoci Band 1.2,3,4.
( OKI MILLER football 3,4 Capiam 4%“ |l-
( on Terence 4 American High School Aihlctc 4; Bd s' Bas-
k elba II 1.2.3.4 Captain 3.4. Golf 1,2.314; Baseball 1,2.3.4: A
C lub l,2,3,4. Student Council Pres. 4; Class Vice Pres. 3.4;
Vearbook 2.3; Concert Band 1.2.3.4 Pres 4; Jazz Band
1.2,3.4 Officer 4; Band Festival 3.4. National Honor Society
Ho. necoming Attendant 3: Homecoming King Candidate 4;
I wirp King Candidate 4 Prom Server 2
|) V|D Mil LER - FI A 1.5 3,4 Reporter 4; Sweetheart
kjnp Candidate.
DIANNH MILLER - Volleyball 2 5.4; Tennis Manager 4; JV
Basketball and V. Wrestling Cheerleader 2.3,4; A-Club 4; Li-
brarian 4; Pep Club 3.4; Yearbook 2.3; Chom 1,2,3.4; Swing
Choir 3.4; Vocal Festival 1.2.3,4; Drill Team 4
KFVIN MYERS Football 1.2.3.4 All-Conference 4 Boys
Track 1.2.3.4. A-Club 2,3.4. Art Club 3.
MIKE NFUPON •] I f A 1.2,3.
DFANNA PARKER - FHA 2.3; Marching Band 1.2,3.4; Con-
cert Band 1.2.3.4; Chorus 1.2; Honor Band 2. Atlantic High
School 1; Walnut High School 2
Cheerleader 2; OEA 4; Marching Band 1.2.3,4; Concert Band
1,2,3.4. Chorui I; Who's Who 3.
LINDA VANHORN - Golf 1,2; A-Club 2.3.4; OEA 4 See
4; Dedam 1.2; Debate I; NFL 1.2.3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3;
C rcert BandujfJ; Drill Team 1,2.
JOYCE VOKT - Volleyball 2.3,4; Girls Basketball I; Girl s
Track 1,2.3.4; SoftballN.2,3.4 — Conference Honorable Men-
tion Jf3: A-Club L2.3.4; OEA 4 Vice Pres. 4; Class Treas. 3;
See 4; Marching Band J.2; Concert Band 1,2; Drill Team 2.3;
Homecoming Attendant I; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4;
Prom Server 2. V,
DAVID WADDELL - Football 1,2,3.4 Captain 3.4 — All-
Conference 2.3.4 — MVP Defense 3.4 First Team All-State
4; Wrestling fc.3,4 — Captain 4 — All-Conference 2.3 —
State Qualifier 2,3.4 - Hyrd Place at State 4; Boys’ Track 2,3;
Baseball 1,2,3,4; A-Club 1.2.3.4. Youth Center Vice Pres 4
Student Council 3, National Honor £oact 4. Homecoming
Attendant Homecoming KmgjCandidate 4, Ppm Server 2;
T wirp King candidate 4
KIM WEDEMEYER -Crosscountry 2; ( s "Brack 12J.4;
Softball I 2.3.4; Wrestling C beer leader 1.2.3i.4;| ootball Chjcr-
leader 4 1 Captain 4; A-Club 1.2.3.4; Librarian I; Pep Oub
1.2 3,4 Vice Pres. 4 FHA 1,2.3.4; Class Sec. I; Trees 4.
Mardhing Band 1.2.3.4; Concert Band 1,2.3,4; Honor Band 4;
National Honor Soc ty 3?4. Sweetheart Queer Candidate 4
LINDA WEDEM BR - Vollevhgll 2.3.4; Girls' Basketball
1,2; Girls Track Manager 1,2,3. Softball 1,2.3,4; A-Club
fcf.3,4; Librarian I. Pep Club 1.2,3.4 — See 4; OEA 4. Prom
Server 2; Homecoming'Usher 4.
TROY .ELDERSEN - Football I; Bovs Track 1. Baseball I;
ffr M- 1 1 V
RON PENT ON - Youth Center Treas 4; FT A 1.2.3,4; Sweet-
heart King 4 jj|y
DAN POLl.CK K - Bovs Basketball 1; jjfiolf 1,3.4. Tftnis 2;
OEA 4 -«Trees. 4; Prom Server 2.
w % Jit
I tRRY POTiEBAL'M Boys Track 1,2.3; FFA 1.2,3.
MIKE RETfc Football 1.2.3.4 Captaiij 4 All-Conlcr
encS.4 MVP Offtse 4 Most I mproved Player D. Boys’
Basketball 1 3.4. Tinis 2.3; Baseball 2; A-Club 3.4pStudcnt
Councm5; Class Vice Pres I; Pres. 2.4 NFL. 3,4 r Sffper State
4; Spy Staff 2; Concert Band 1; National Honor Society 3.4,
Homecoming Attendant 1; Homcrarning King 4; Twirp Candi-
date 4; Prom Server 2; Boys’ State 3.
RICHARD SIMMONS - Boys’ TrackJl.2,3.4. A-Club 2.3.4.
KFRRIE SMITH - Volleyball 2.3.4; Girls Basketball 1.2.3.4;
Girls’ Track 1,2.3,4; Softball 1,2.3.4; A-C lub 2.3.4; Librarian
1.2; Pep Club 1.2,3; Student Council 3.4 Treas. 4; FHA
1,2.3; FFA 1.2,3.4 Pres. 4 Treas. 3 Member of the
Year 4; NFL 3.4; Sweetheart Queen 4; Prom Server 2
ANN WESSHNG Girls' Tr ck 1.2.1 A-Club 2.3.4 Pep
Club 2.3,4; I HA r.,1.3.4; IT A I 2i3.4lChorus 1.4; ca(l esn-
val 1.4; Drill Team 1.2.3; Sweeth3ri Queen Candidate 4; Prom
Server 2.
TIM WHEELOCl - football £2.3,4 AU-Confcrencc L4.
First Team All-Southwest low.i 4 All Slate 4. Wrestling
1.2.3,4 J Captain 4 - A tonBencd 2.3.4, Boys track I?"
Golf 2-5.4; Baseball T.2.3.4. Club 1,2,3,4; Twjrp Prince 4;
PronvServor 2 || Y 40
JULfE WILLIAMSON - Volleyball 3 — Manager 4; Pep Club
M, Dec lam I.2J.4; NFl IJfi.4; Yearboc 2.1.4 -Photogra-
pher 3,4; Sf Staff 2.3.4; Marching Band 1.2. .4; Concert Band
L2 .4; Ja z Band 3.4; Choris 1,2,4. Swing C hoir 4 Officer
4; Band Festival 2.3.4; Honor Band 3,4; VocaF-Fest va! .3.4;
National Honor Society 3.4; Quill and Scroll 3.4 fl|
4
RODNEY TAYLOR - Football 1; FFA 2,3; Boys’ Basketball 2.
GARY VAIS - Football 1.2,3.4; A-Club 2.3.4; FFA 1.2,3.4-
See. 4 Reporter I; Sweetheart King Candidate 4.
SHARON VAIS Volleyball 2,3; Girls’ Track 1.2; JV Footballwj
AHSthis year, proved to be an exciting adventureland for «any
of us. The highlights of the year were the three conference
championships brought home by the volleyball team, the speech
department, and the girls' track team.
The country itself saw an election of a new president and the
release of our American hostages from Iran. We also saw attempts
on the lives of President Reagan and Pope John Paul II.
There have been many things this year that have not been
pleasant, but we have learned from the and they have renewed a
sense of pride in America that moot of us have never seen.
We hope you have enjoyed this yearbook with its
coverage of not Just school events Out also world
events. I would like to thank my staff for doing a
great Job of getting thin book put together this year.
— {arla Larsen - editor; Staff: Sue Bailey, Julie
Williamson, Debbie Masker, Jill Neighbors, Kris
Behnken, Brian Hann, Julie Stork, Karlc llennen,
Clayton Christensen, Jack Barber, Rhonda Bartelson
Shelly Scott, Teresa Phillips, Scot Bailey, an)
Mrs. Cheryl McCaskey - adviaex.
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