Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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BELOW: The front row of the senior class stands at the start of the ceremonies. They are Ken BELOW: Entering the auditorium Diane Bryan Arment. Vicki Applegate, Steve Anderson, Jim Anderson. Elliott Anderson, and Tim Aerni. looks for her seat. BELOW: Rev. Maurice Goldhammer delivers the Baccalaureate address. His speech brought out the importance of love in today's world. BELOW: Melinda Kucera, Kathy Kosch and Michelle Behlen performed during the ceremonies. r ir tr Baccalaureate 11

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Love is al “We love you Seniors” was the closing line of Rev. Maurice Gold-hammer’s address to the graduates during Baccalaureate ceremonies Sunday, May 18. In his Baccalaureate address, Rev. Goldhammer told the seniors that even though this may not be a very good time to be graduating, with Iran and the economy the way it is, they must go out into the world and do their very best. The best way they can do this is through the power of love. There is no greater goal than love. The evening opened with the concert choir singing the call to worship, “Adoamous te Christie”, which was followed by the entrance of the seniors to the music “Pomp and Circumstance” played by the Wind Ensemble. The religious nature of the ceremonies was opened with Julie Barnes giving the invocation. “Cathedral Chorus” was played by the Wind Ensemble. Proverbs 3:1-18 was the scripture reading read by Alan Haney. The Concert Choir sang “Cantate Domino.:” The Rev. Gold-hammer then gave his Baccalaureate address. Closing the ceremonies was Craig Scheidegger giving the Benediction. ABOVE: Miles Beach concentrates on playing the baritone in the song Cathedral Chorus. ABOVE: Ken Van Dyke and Steve Wolf relax In the gym before the ceremonies begin LEFT: Alan Haney reads the scripture reading Proverbs 3:1-18. 10 Student Life

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Reminisce Reminiscing was the theme of this years Honors Night Program. The theme was carried out with a slide presentation of this years events to the music of “Reminiscing” by the Dirt Band. The hosts for the evening were Suzette Carrig and Mike Whetstone. Entertainment was provided by Lisa Jenny, Lynda Reiser, Debi Rice, Sizzlin’ Sisters, and New World Singers. The hard work and dedication has paid off and many students were rewarded with awards of Scholarships, Merits, Regents, Outstanding Performance, and many other awards were given out. Some of the many awards presented included the Regents Scholarships given to Mike Cook, Jerry Kreifels, Susan Lloyd, Bryan Richardson and Angie Watson. Cook also received an Air Force ROTC Scholarship. Student council award for outstanding work, Lynn Strehle and Craig Scheidegger; outstanding American history student, Scott Goering; vocal music awards, Beth Heins, Sonya Mueller, Debi Rice, Janice Coffey; Band awards, Julie Schwartzer, Jerry Kreifels (2), Dennis Hare, and Danette Grotelueschen was the outstanding band member. ABOVE: Sizzlin' Sisters Brenda Glur, Deb Lower, and Robyn Ruschy get out the top hats and canes for the entertainment part of the evening. ABOVE: Mr. Marik presents the Outstanding Achievement and Music Scholarship to Gregg Spreeman and Dave Divis. The Louis Armstrong award was received by Jerry Kreifels. LEFT: Lisa Trofholz installs the new Student Council Secretary. 12 Student Life