Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1981 volume:

Off The Wall 1981 Voyage Columbus Senior High School 2200 26th Street Columbus, Nebraska 68601 Contents Opening 2 STUDENT LIFE 6 Slang Summer Election Night Life Jobs Individual Fitness World Events Just Bein' Crazy Food Fashion Games Cars ACTIVITIES Homecoming Snowball Spring Royalty Prom Art Shows Creative Writing and Art Honors Night Graduation Band Jazz Band Choirs Swing Choirs Fall Musical Winter Play Thespians AFS DECA VICA Yearbook Photography Newspaper Pep Club Student Council C-Club Junior Achievement SPORTS 88 Fall Winter Spring ACADEMICS ... 128 Features Departments PEOPLE ... 152 Administration Faculty Staff Seniors ... 161 Juniors ... 177 Sophomores ... 187 Closing ... 196 Index ... 199 Acknowledgments ... 208 Contents 1 Off The Wall. That's an unusual theme for a yearbook. Really different. Almost ... off the wall. Life at CHS seemed anything but perfectly normal on most days. It seemed that things that were crazy, exciting, or just plain weird happened at regular intervals. If it wasn't Blues Brothers day or a toga dance, it was seniors sleeping on the floor in the Commons or Arabs in the halls. That's what made the year and all of high school fun — the endless variety of things that were new or just different, ridiculous or rowdy, obvious or subtle, and limited only by the imaginations of students and their friends. School began in a seemingly normal manner, but soon the unusual reared its smiling head and things really got started. First was the Cong Show pep rally. This presentation featured groups such as the Boy Cheerleaders and the rock group The Chipmunks. The finale was a routine by the one and only Blues Brothers which brought down the house. The pep rally ended with the traditional chanting of graduation years and other numbers. Things kept rolling from then on. Fashions and fads were different this year, with bright colors and, in general, the unusual being the sought- after look. Doctor shirts were popular, especially among the members of one intramural basketball team. The all- purpose phrase, unique to CHS, was Keyed! To be keyed meant to be enthusiastic about something. Popular activities for CHS students included backgammon, electronic games (Pac Man, Asteroids, etc.), Frisbee, and, of course, partying. The type of music generally favored was rock with some tendency toward country western (of all things), with Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kenny Rogers gaining fans. Far-out new wave music was heard but wasn't the rage at CHS. New wave groups (Devo, the B-52s, the Plasmatics, etc.) were heard on TV and the radio and were talked about but not widely listened to. The radio station of choice was Z-92, which played album rock and featured such diversions as Space Commander Wack. TOP: Students mob the concession stand to collect their long-awaited 1980 annuals. This is the view from inside the concession stand. ABOVE LEFT: Tom Goc and Mark Wagner (background) seem amused by the Arab in the hall (Dave Grachek) on AFS International Day. ABOVE RIGHT: This poster is really off the wall — the hall bulletin board wall, to be exact. 2 Opening TOP LEFT: Scott Adkisson is toweled dry by Karen Ablard. TOP CENTER: Jim Hoge watches the basket as Cliff Zehring shoots for two. TOP RIGHT: Ron Hare keeps a steady pace while running. LEFT: Concentrating on the music during a marching show is baritone player Beth Theilen. ABOVE: Pam Heins, Clint Scheffler, Elisa Lange, Mike Ablard, and Steve Wunderlich get together for a group shot at the toga dance. Opening 3 TOP: Frank Bartushock and Laurel Brunken (front) pass time backstage as Dan Davidchik studies his lines for The Man Who Came to Dinner. LEFT: Band spirit is shown by the band room's interesting d£cor. ABOVE LEFT: Pam Thomsen works industriously at her typewriter. 4 Opening • ABOVE RIGHT: Practicing her sewing skills in home ec is Cheryl Favors. Besides fun, CHS had several major successes this year. Perhaps most obvious was the third state champion- ship in a row earned by the CHS wrestling team. The fall musical. To Have, to Hold, was a world premiere, performed by CHS students on the CHS stage. The class of '81 was the largest class ever to graduate from CHS. Things were happening in the town of Columbus as well. Pioneer Plaza opened for business in late 1980, and many new restaurants moved in, among them Valentino's, Taco del Sol, and Honcho's. Outside the microcosm of Colum- bus, Nebraska, the rest of the world was not standing still either. The American hostages in Iran were finally released on the same day that the United States inaugurated a new President, Ronald Reagan. Would-be assassins took shots at President Reagan, Pope John Paul II, and former Beatle John Lennon. Lennon was killed, and people in all parts of the world were outraged by the three attempts. In Atlanta, Georgia, the murderer of over 28 black children and young adults was sought. The 1980-81 CHS school year was indeed unique. It was the best year in some ways, the worst year in others; it had its share of joys and sorrows. In many ways, it was off the wall at CHS — perhaps not the most unusual year ever, but enough so for the classes of '81, '82, and '83, because they were the ones who, through their contributions of talent, dedication, motivation, and humor, made it the year it was. This is a book which will remind you of what you and your school did in one year — the school year 1980-81. TOP LEFT: Jerry Erks does his pari in decorating for the prom. TOP RIGHT: Volleyballer Gudrun Wilhelm gets into her serve. ABOVE: Members of a CHS crowd watch and discuss an Omaha Northwest performance. LEFT: Mr. Griffith's little sign is a bit too appropriate for some Physics students. Opening 5 6 Student Life Student Life Division 7 Summer! To CHS students, this word means not only three months' relief from school's unending activities, but the promise of fun and excitement as well. Many head for either the Loup River or Lake North to catch the rays, swim, or just sit and talk. Frisbees provide hours of fun and also the chance to show off all the stunts that are impressive enough. Sports provide summertime activi- ty for many students. These include organized baseball and softball, which involve regularly scheduled league games, or, on the other hand, a bit of tennis or a few rounds of golf with a friend. For CHS Band members, the summer of 1980 was a very special one. It started towards the end of school with rigorous morning-long marching practices. Then, on the night of June 9th, the band left CHS for Omaha to catch the 3:05 a.m. Amtrack train for Portland, Oregon. The train ride was an experience not to be forgotten, with many a blackjack game and numerous good-natured pranks filling up the long hours. While in Portland, the group experienced a genuine volcanic ash shower when Mount St. Helens erupted. Many band members arrived home with a sack of ash as their most prized souvenir. Although the band did not place in the Rose Festival field marching competition or the parade, it was agreed that its perfor- mance was excellent and that every member had done his best. After the performances were done, the group relaxed with a trip to Seaside, Oregon and its Pacific beach. They arrived home, tired and happy, complete with a police escort, to a cheering crowd of parents and friends early on the morning of June 17th. Other school-related summer ac- tivities that proved enjoyable to CHS students included Nebraska Council of Youth meetings, Student Council and journalism workshops, and music camps, such as the one sponsored yearly by Wayne State College. TOP: The 1980 Nebraska Association of Student Councils' summer workshop was enhanced by the presence of (front row, left to right) Mark Wagner, Diane Wunderlich, Scott Goering, Karin Bennett, (back row) Nancy Bloebaum, Ann Powley, and Diane Staroscik. ABOVE: The CHS band enjoyed their visit to this Pacific Ocean beach at Seaside, Oregon. RIGHT: Karin Bennett and Nancy Bloebaum do some splashing around at Lake North. 10 Student Life mm The 1980 presidential election campaign started long before election day. At first there were many can- didates. Some of the Democrats were Jimmy Carter, Ted Kennedy, and Jerry Brown. From the opposing party, Republicans George Bush, Philip Crane, Howard Baker, Robert Dole, Ronald Reagan, John Anderson, and John Connally stepped forward. As the campaign progressed, few stayed in the race. Anderson switched over to the Independent party and Bush gave up the bid for the presidency to become Reagan's running mate. Jimmy Carter, the incumbent President, and Ronald Reagan, the Republican candidate, took part in a debate one week before election day. The debate was shown on nationwide television. The candidates each were given a chance to answer the same questions in a limited amount of time. Later, they were allowed to give a rebuttal to the answers of their opponent. The questions were asked by a few appointed reporters. The main topics debated were the econ- omy and what the candidates would do on certain war and peace issues. After the debate, ABC News independently took a telephone survey. This was the first time ever that such a survey had been taken. ABC gave a number to which one could call to say who he thought had won the debate. The results of this poll showed that Ronald Reagan had won the debate. The phones were busy hours after the debate had ended and many people did not have a chance to voice their opinion. This was not a scientific survey, since callers were charged fifty cents for the phone call, and only those who could afford it could call in. Until election day there was no cut and dried winner. It appeared that the election could go either way. Slowly the votes came in and by evening, news stations were projecting Ronald Reagan as the winner. Many voters were upset, since those living on the west coast who had not voted yet were getting reports on television that Ronald Reagan had won. Some didn't even bother to vote, thinking, Why should I bother? I already know who won. Ronald Reagan was elected the fortieth President of the United States of America. Reagan felt that this election victory would be the start of a 'crusade to rebuild a strong America, a New Beginning.' TOP: Former President Jimmy Carter walks to the helicopter at Plains, Ga., on his way to Wiesbaden, West Germany, to meet the hostages released by Iran. The Iran crisis was top priority for Carter during his last days in office. LEFT: President Ronald Reagan tries out his new desk in the Oval Office of the White House. Summer, Election 11 The 1980-81 school year brought many off-the-wall convocations and pep rallies to CHS. This year's school gatherings had differences that made them a bit more diverse than in years past. The pep club and student council got together and thought up ideas that would include people from all activi- ties, as well as those not involved in anything extracurricular. Stu-Co put on the first convoca- tion of the year. This convocation got the year going with a skit about Stu-Co's future plans. Some members of the club put on sheets to promote the Toga Dance, while another did a somersault on stage to promote Stu-Co's button sales. One ran out in a Lakeview jacket hugging a green bag dressed in a Scotus jacket, with another member holding a sign saying, Hug A Bagger. These plus other wild and crazy things went on during the convocation. An example of teamwork was shown in the Cong Show convocation. Members of the football team, pep club, Stu-Co and faculty helped to put on this project. Football team members put on cheerleading uniforms while the cheerleaders portrayed the singing group The Chipmunks . All of these performances were gonged by the faculty. Finally, Scott Goering and Chris Gellerman came out as the Blues Brothers. This duo did an outstanding job and received the grand prize. These were just two of the convocations that went on during the 1980-81 school year. Others like them were well received by members of the CHS student body throughout the year. TOP: Todd Robinson makes sure everything is going O.K. as he refs the arm wrestling finals between Gerry Poison and Sonya Mueller during a convocation. Gerry eventually won the match. 12 Student Life ABOVE: Sue Van Dyke presents the wrestling team with a victory cake for their successful season. Rick Podraza, Bob Wilhelms, Kelly Person, and Tom Woodward look on as Leroy Kreuger receives the cake. TOP LEFT: Hug a Bagger! Whai? Susan Fendrick indicates that hugging a Bagger isn't such a bad idea. Karin Bennett seems to agree by hugging a green bag dressed in a Scotus jacket. ABOVE: Here Norm Svoboda and Todd Moon keep Cody Schilling all tied up in toilet paper. During one Stu-Co convocation, a toilet paper wrap was held in order to get more students involved in school spirit. LEFT: Roman times come to CHS as these Stu-Co members walk around in togas. Mark Wagner, Nancy Bloebaum, Teresa Kyster, Kelly Lovci, and Eric Abdullah model these togas during a convocation at the beginning of the year to promote Stu-Co activities. Convocations and Pep Rallies 13 RS THE niGHT ROLLS on Life in the fast lane may be a fitting description of many CHS students' night lives during 1980-81, as activities were to be found for almost every person. Nights in Columbus were filled with action , particularly on Fridays and Saturdays. Generally, a basketball or football game was a good place to find out about the evening's activities. Occasionally the student council or some other organization would spon- sor a tape dance. More often than not, there were one or two heavily attended parties. Parties were held in every place possible for every reason possible. They served as an environment for students to talk, relax, get a little wild, or just mellow out. Cruisin' the mains was still one of the easiest and most popular ways to check out the action. Gas prices seemed to have an effect on this as more cars were seen in parking lots on the mains. This year, like years past, proved that anything that could be done to, with, or in a car would be done. Many students held jobs which took up to forty hours of their spare time, sometimes until 12:30 or 1:00 a.m. Most of these jobs were in restaurants or merchandise stores. Activities of students generally varied from tape dances and dates to just staying home and resting or doing homework. Night life for students at Columbus High was filled with at least one and usually many of these activities. At times the pace of it all may have appeared to be a little off- the-wall, but it seemed to be taken in stride as part of the life of a high school student. TOP LEFT: Suzi Averett gels into the mood of roller skating at the Flying Wheels roller rink. TOP RIGHT: Bob Soulliere and Clint Scheffler take a little break from cruisin' to say Hi . ABOVE: Frankfort Square is a familiar landmark to those who cruise the mains. 14 Student Life LEFT: Movies are an outlet of time and money for many students. LOWER LEFT: Bob Harding gets into broadcasting as he is one of the disc-jocks at a tape dance. BELOW: One of many cars is found cruising down 13th Street. LOWER RIGHT: Live bands usually add atmosphere to a dance and generally draw more people. Night Life 15 Jobs Important to Students For most students, the average day begins at around 6:00 or 7:00 a.m. At around 8:00 or 8:35, most students start their school day, which lasts until 2:35 or 3:20 except for those students on work release, who get out at around 12:20. After school, more than half of the students at CHS start the second half of their day, a job. For most students at CHS, a job is important for the extras that they want, such as a car, a special date, or just money to be saved or spent. Jobs popular with CHS students are those at fast food restaurants such as McDon- alds, Burger King, Valentino's and Taco del Sol, grocery stores, department stores and some larger industrial sites in Columbus. Most students at CHS average between 20 and 30 hours per week at their jobs. Work release is a program which enables students who are in Trades and Internship, Occupations Internship, and Marketing Internship to work in an area into which they might go after graduation. Each student is evaluated by his boss and given a grade of A, B or C which is put on his report card. Jobs seem to be important for the little extras students want. Also, many students stay at their jobs after graduation to help pay for college. ABOVE: Lori Korus and taci Fallick seem to be having a good time while working at Goodrich Dairy. TOP LEFT: Chris Sleddens helps to keep everything spotless at Kentucky Fried Chicken. TOP RIGHT: Keeping busy while working in Tempo is Pam Hagar. 16 Student Life TOP LEFT: Chris Wilson keeps busy at Fleischer Manufacturing as a part of the work release program. TOP RIGHT: Stocking shelves is part of Tim Zoucha's and Jeff Heins' jobs at IGA. ABOVE: As a check-out girl at Jack'n'Jill, Joann Levos sacks groceries for a customer. RIGHT: Frying chicken is Twila Keener's job at Kentucky Fried Chicken. Jobs 17 TOP LEFT: Batter up! Gerry Poison is ready to bat in some runs for the Person's Sport Shop softball team. TOP RIGHT: Dan Davidchik jogs in the late afternoon sunshine. LEFT: Biking was popular with many students, as shown by Chris Wilson. ABOVE: Kevin Korte (foreground) and Chris Bleacher get their exercise by playing racquetball at Centennial Park. 18 Student Life 1 To many students at CHS, fitness and sports outside of school are an important part of life. Students may participate in physical activities and exercise for reasons such as staying healthy, relaxing, training for organ- ized athletics, or just having fun. A typical fitness enthusiast is senior Gerry Poison. She has been involved in sports ever since she can remember (she began to run and climb at the age of eight months). Gerry has participated in many types of organ- ized sports since grade school. As far as individual fitness is concerned, Gerry is very active. She participates in AAU track, jogs, lifts weights, plays softball, swims, and plays racquetball. When asked what reasons she has for being so active in sports, Gerry explained that she is involved in athletics outside of school partly to keep in shape for the in-season of school sports, but mainly because she finds it fun and relaxing and because she gets a great deal of personal satisfaction from it. She feels that most other individual fitness enthusiasts are involved for the same basic reasons. Some other outside-of-school fitness activities which are enjoyed by CHS students are tennis, baseball, golf, skiing, water skiing, bike riding, and playing Frisbee. TOP: Gretchen Goedeken demonstrates her rodeo skills as she races around a barrel. ABOVE: Becky Wilson is eager to make a break for second base during a summer softball game. Individual Fitness 19 TOP LEFT: Pope John Paul II is aided by his secretary, Stanislaw Dziwisz, right, and others moments after he was shot in St. Peter's Square. TOP RIGHT: A hooded demonstrator prepares to hurl a flaming bottle at security forces in the Divis Flats area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Rioting broke out hours after the death of jailed IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands. RIGHT: Sign erectors work on a sign first erected in December, 1979, which reads, Iran, Let our people go. With the news that the 52 hostages are about to get their freedom, they are adding a banner which reads, Praise the Lord. BELOW RIGHT: President Reagan is shoved into the back of his limousine after being shot in Washington. The president was hit in the chest, just under the left arm. Assassins Aim at World Leaders Who shot J.R.? Welcome back to freedom! The president's been shot! These are some of the statements that were heard at CHS and around the country during the course of the school year. January 20, 1981, was a big day for the U.S. Not only was newly elected President Ronald Reagan inaugurated, but the U.S. hostages came home from Iran on that day as well. It seemed that the Ayatullah Khomeini didn't want to deal with the new President, so a deal was made just before the Inauguration to exchange the hostages for a few million dollars, which was much less than the $24 million the Ayatullah had hoped for. On their way to freedom, the hostages were made to run a gauntlet of jeering, taunting Iranians outside the hostages' plane. The plane took off and flew to Algeria, then to Wies- baden, West Germany for a few days of rest and recovery, then on to America, where the 52 were greeted with yellow ribbons and ticker-tape parades. Ronald Reagan, a 70-year-old former actor and ex-Governor of California, was elected as the fortieth President of the United States, defeat- ing Jimmy Carter in an unexpected landslide. Reagan won mainly because of his promises to cut the federal budget, to lower taxes, and to get the government out of people's lives. All of Reagan's efforts nearly came to an end on March 30, 1981, as a man named John Hinckley took several shots at Reagan, striking him in the chest and hitting several others. Press Secretary James Brady was seriously injured by a bullet wound in the head. The President recovered quickly and was back on the job within a month. An assassin's bullets were destined for another world leader as well. Pope John Paul II was shot by Mehmet Ali Agca, a Turkish terrorist. He was expected to recover completely. Former Beatle John Lennon was shot outside his New York apartment by Mark David Chapman, a man who, only a few hours before, had gotten Lennon's autograph. Lennon died. All of these shootings brought growing public support for gun control, particularly for handguns. Bobby Sands, an Irish Republican Army terrorist, starved himself to death in order to persuade the British government to declare him and other jailed IRA members to be political prisioners. In Atlanta, at least 28 black children and young adults were murdered. The person or persons who committed the murders had not been found. After many delays, the space shuttle Columbia finally got off the ground. It circled the earth and came back intact, ready to be used again. The Columbia was the world's first recyclable spaceship. Chrysler, America's number three auto maker, was saved by the federal government. Leaders in Washington wanted to back up loans made to Chrysler by banks, which meant that if Chrysler went under, the U.S. would pay off the loans. The auto maker's sales went up somewhat as its K-car proved popular. The roots of Communism were shaken in Poland as Lech Walesa sought and got the recognition of his Solidarity Independent Union by Polish Communist leaders, despite the fact that the Soviet army was waiting outside the Polish border in case things got too far out of hand. A massive earthquake hit southern Italy, leveling many towns and killing over 30,000 people. The MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas caught fire in late 1980. Eighty-four people died and over 500 were injured. Who shot J.R.? was the televi- sion question of the year as viewers waited eagerly to find out who tried to kill the villain of the TV show Dallas. It was Kristin, J.R.'s mistress. Sugar Ray Leonard defeated Roberto Duran in a controversial boxing match. Duran withdrew in the middle of the fight, complaining of stomach cramps. The Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series ever by beating the Kansas City Royals. Another Philadelphia team, the Eagles, lost to Oakland in the Super Bowl. WELCOME BACK TO' FREEDOM ABOVE: David Roeder, one of the 52 American ex-hostages, shouts and raises his arms as he gets off an Air Force DC-9 medical plane at the Frankfurt Air Force Base, the hostages' first stop in freedom after 444 days of captivity in Iran. World Events 21 For about as long as anyone can remember, a favorite pastime of high school students has been just bein' crazy . During the 1980-81 CHS school year, this tradition was cheerfully continued. Students had plenty of opportunities to get weird during Spirit Week, when they dressed up as farmers, in T-shirts, as clones, as the Blues Brothers, and Hawaiian-style. The most fun and participation seemed to occur on the Blues Brothers and clone days. Another organization-sponsored fun day was International Day, part of AFS week. The idea was to dress up in an international costume for the day. Several seniors went all-out and entertained the whole school with their outfits. School-sponsored activities wer- en't the only opportunities available for students to act crazy, however. Every day of school provided the chance for some off-the-wall fun, from sleeping on the floor in the Commons to putting up signs in the journalism room window for everyone in the library to see. The general rule seemed to be, If it's good for a laugh, we'll do it . 22 Student Life TOP: Doug Wessel and Tom Ryan do a little clowning around before a choir performance. LEFT: Tim Zoucha, decked out in an old band hat and his favorite parka, seems unable to escape his instrument-room prison of tape. A80VE: Taking a break from decorating for the prom is junior class sponsor Ms. Becher. LEFT: The spirit of “82 is literally acted out by Chantelle Schulz and Traci McAndrew. BOTTOM LEFT: Have Prime Minister Moshe Dyanttecrad and his personal aid decided to join the physiology class at CHS? No, it's AFS International Day, and Chris Gellermann and Dave Grachek are dissecting a pig Arab-style. Just Bein' Crazy 23 TIIDDNT. CHOW DOWN Frozen, canned, fresh, dried, concentrated, and powdered — these are just a few of the ways that CHS students like their food. CHS students also enjoy foods like hamburgers, french fries, pop, pizza, and tacos. Columbus has a variety of restaurants that provide the foods that students crave. McDonald's, Burger King, Godfather's, Valentino's, and Taco del Sol are some of the fast food restaurants that are popular with teenagers. Students often go to these restaurants on quick lunch runs. Students usually go to these restaurants because they are fast. Teenagers are usually in a hurry, and when they need a quick bite to eat, they just race through the drive- through and grab a hamburger. Other types of restaurants attract students who have a little more time. Holiday Inn, Stack and Steak, Husker House, and Johnnie's Steak House are just a few. These restaurants serve steak and shrimp and other complete dinners. Special occasions draw students to these dining places. TOP RIGHT: Jerry Podraza and Ralph Castner enjoy some pizza at Godfather's. ABOVE: Cola Griffith and Mrs. Boettcher-Amundson try some Mexican food at Taco del Sol with the German IV class. LEFT: Kelly Lovci munches on an ice cream cone in front of Honcho's. 24 Student Life TOP: DECA members take time to look at the camera during their pizza party. LEFT: Valentino's, which opened in the fall of 1980, provides students with another pizza parlor. ABOVE: Restaurants aren't the only places where good food can be found. Here, Sandy Birkel, Julie Fergin, and Kathy Kosch look at the tasty selections at a band potluck supper. Food 25 and ow Fashions for the 1980-81 school year took on new dimensions in several different forms. Girls were dressing up more for everyday wear. A popular outfit for girls was baggy” jeans with a sweater. Sweaters were fancy, with intricate designs worn over frilly blouses, trimmed with ruffles at the collars and cuffs. Colors ranged from cream beige to pinks, purples, red, and blues. These were worn with a ribbons tied into low-hanging bows. Layered shirts and blouses were still popular. The girls also tended to wear clothes that showed their femininity more, including narrow skirts worn with blouses or sweaters, either bobby socks or knee high socks, and china flats or clogs to round out the outfit. The most common apparel was jeans, jeans, and more jeans, topped off with T-shirts used to express support for everything from a local business, favorite sport, club, rock group, or vacation spot to a favorite team, namely Columbus Discoverers or Nebraska . The guys were wearing the famous old faithful flannel shirts. On any given day one could see about half of the male population wearing one, while other guys were wearing sweaters, adding some class to the everyday outfit. A couple of short-lived fads were Hawaiian print tops and green surgical tops worn by the guys. What is it? Is it alive? Hey Mary, there's an animal attacking you on your back. These were among some of the remarks made as girls entered the building sporting waist-length fur coats. Other popular coats were made of corduroy or leather for both girls and guys. Student were stepping out into the world wearing running shoes from local discount stores or more costly designer brands. Cowboy boots were made popular by the movie Urban Cowboy Hiking boots were also in . Most popular were brown casual shoes, while girls experimented with pumps, platform sandals, clogs, and china flats. During P.E., sports practice, or just at the end of the day for relaxing at home or running errands, sweat pants and sweatshirts had become quite popular with the girls. Going through a physical education class, one could see many different colors such as light blue, canary yellow, hot red, pigeon grey, ocean blue, chocolate brown, and snow white. Apparently, since sweats are comfortable, inexpensive, and easy to care for, there are many reasons to wear them. ABOVE: A student is wearing a flower print sweater along with the familiar combination of jeans and brown suede shoes. RIGHT: Shelly Fowler and Judy Kreifels pose in the trendy look of layered shirts and sweaters worn with dress pants or skirts, knee socks, china flats and clogs. Shelly accents her outfit with the popular ribbon bow. 26 Student Life TOP LEFT: Chantelle Schulz, working in the IMC, wears the new look of knee socks worn with a narrow skirt. It shows that students can have both comfort and style in their school wardrobe. ABOVE: Norm Svoboda walks through the Commons sporting a sweater worn with jeans and a fashionable feathered hair style. LEFT: Cherie Bartee, Teresa Kyster, Monica Hull and Chris Nielsen put their best feet forward wearing china flats, running shoes, clogs, and leather shoes, all popular at CHS during the 1980-81 school year. Fashion 27 Pinball, pool, Space Invaders and Asteroids are just a few of the many popular games that obsessed CHS students this year. Students could often be found at the many game rooms in town trying to master the electronic machines. Popular places where students went to play the games were West- brook Lanes, Rex's and Godfather's Pizza. Most of these games ate up a quarter and lasted an average of about three to five minutes per turn. Pool and foosball also attracted many students. Students played the games mostly for fun, although some wizards played to beat the machine. Students could easily spend a few dollars trying to get used to the game, and usually by the time they had mastered it, they could have bought it. RIGHT: Robert Gdowski tries to master a pinball machine at Westbrook Lanes. BELOW: Lisa Labens breaks the balls to start another game of pool. Parking lots at CHS this year could be seen full of cars of all shapes, sizes, and colors. A car was one of the main hobbies or interests of many students. Some students spent countless hours working on their hot rods to get them in tip-top condition. Many students showed off their wheels by cruising around, while others just used cars to get them where they wanted to go. Despite the high price of gasoline, students still enjoyed cruising around. Small cars gained popularity because of the gas prices, yet many people still liked their fast, sleek cars. The luxury of the large automobile also attracted many students. TOP: Brad Grubaugh takes Meshell McDowell tor a spin in his Datsun. ABOVE: Motorcycles and mopeds were also very common around school. MIDDLE RIGHT: Pat Casey displays his CTO in Pawnee Park. RIGHT: Mark Wilsey restored this Chevy pickup. 30 Student Life LEFT: Tim Wallick shows off his new Monte Carlo. MIDDLE LEFT: Yona Noonan gets ready to cruise around in her Camaro Z-28. Cars 31 32 Activities Spirit Fills Homecoming From Spirit Week until the big game, Homecoming '80 was filled with lots of good old CHS spirit. At the October 3rd pep rally, twelve seniors were announced as Homecom- ing candidates. They were Shari Dohmen, Polly Hadan, Jodie Herrold, Mary Kunes, Heidi Sloth, Suzie Williams, Scott Cruickshank, Terry Erks, Tom Coc, Mike Harouff, Jeff Johnson, and Gary Podraza. The week of October 12-17 was designated as Spirit Week. Monday, October 13th, was farmer day, Tuesday was T-shirt day, Wednesday was clone day, Thursday was Blues Brothers day, and Friday was Hawaiian day. These dress-up days were enjoyed by students, who participated in them more than in previous years. Blues Brothers day seemed to be the favorite, as students donned dark suits, old felt hats, and sunglasses. A few even carried briefcases secured with handcuffs. On Thursday night, a flatbed truck for the football team and Pep Club, convertibles for the candidates, and numerous pickups filled with the fall sports teams and the jazz band met in the Jack 'n' Jill parking lot south of the tracks. The resulting parade wound its way through town to the Frankfurt Square pep rally, where there were skits, a jello slurp (won by Leroy Krueger), and a tug-of-war. Victory was in the air on Friday night as the fighting Discoverers romped over Hastings and the 1980 Homecoming King and Queen, Gary Podraza and Heidi Sloth, were crowned. The festivities drew to a close with the Homecoming dance, for which music was provided by The Recking Co. TOP: Kathy Lee and Renee Weisser, Sandi Crumrine and Sonya Mueller, Karla Keeshan and Ann Powley, and Stacy Oakes and Gerry Poison look quite similar in their clone day attire. ABOVE: The Recking Co. provided the tunes for the Homecoming dance. RIGHT: As other candidates watch. King Gary Podraza crowns Heidi Sloth Homecoming Queen. 34 Activities TOP LEFT: Ann Powley and Ralph Castner boogie down to the beat of The Recking Co. TOP RIGHT: The King and Queen (Heidi Sloth and Gary Podraza) await their royal robes. CENTER LEFT: The pep club livens up the Homecoming parade with spirited cheers. CENTER RIGHT: Mr. Griffith, Mr. Patton, and Mr. Dixon do some clowning around on clone day. LEFT: Gary Podraza is crowned 1980 Homecoming King by Maureen Lannan. % Homecoming 35 Snowball Follows CHS Victory Snowball for 1980-81 featured a disc-jockey for the second year in a row. The dance, held on January 9, followed a Discoverer basketball vic- tory over Grand Island. King Scott Goering and Queen Karla Keeshan were crowned during the halftime of the basketball game. Attendance at the dance was very small. This was attributed mostly to sporting events that day and curfews for events the following day. The disc-jockey was chosen for the student council-sponsored dance mainly because he was less expensive than a band. However, the differences could be seen and heard. The disc-jock produced a better sound with a disco-type atmosphere, while a band has a more natural, live atmosphere. Those couples attending the dance were spread throughout the commons and dance area in a simulat- ed winter atmosphere. Couples could walk through live evergreens and relax in the furniture in the commons or get into the mood of the music in the lunchroom. Queen candidates were Diane Staroscik, Sonya Mueller, Jann Nyffeler, Rita Louis, and Karla Keeshan. King candidates were Scott Weber, Tom Ryan, Todd Martensen, Todd Robinson, and Scott Goering. ABOVE: Snowball Queen Karla and King Scott stand happily at the Discoverer basketball game. RIGHT: Rita Louis, Sonya Mueller, jann Nyffeler, Diane Staroscik, and Diane Wunderlich watch as Steve Zaura places the Queen's robe on Karla Keeshan to complete the crown- ing ceremony as King Scott Goering waits. 36 Student Life ABOVE: Snowball candidates for 1981 are (front row) Diane Staroscik, Sonya Mueller, Jann Nyffeler, Rita Louis, Karla Keeshan, (back row) Scott Weber, Tom Ryan, Todd Martensen, and Scott Coering. Todd Robinson is not pictured. LEFT: King Scott Goering gives Queen Karla Keeshan the traditional kiss. Snowball 37 Pagel, Nilsson Receive Crowns Spring Royalty for 1981 had a few unexpected surprises as well as the expected ones. The dance was well attended as a result. Some people came to Spring Royalty to see a band that no one had seen or heard, while others were waiting to see the traditional crowning of senior, junior, and sophomore royalty. Still other people were just there to dance to the music of the band. The band called itself Mot Juste. Its credential was a second place finish in a state rock band contest. The student council emphasized this in school before the dance. King Tracy Pagel and Queen Ulrika Nilsson were crowned during the coronation at the dance. Juniors Kevin Drummond and Sunny Sherertz and sophomores Norm Svoboda and Chris Lee were crowned royalty for their respective classes. Senior candidates for Spring Royalty were Kurt Armstrong, Meshell McDowell, Tom Ewert, Ulrika Nilsson, Jon JosepJi, Joan Roddy, Tracy Pagel, Michelea Spegel, Steve Zaura, and Sandy Willman. Junior candidates were Rich Car- michael, Lisa Bobert, Kevin Drum- mond, Lori Dohmen, Larry Jacobs, Connie Micek, Andy Korte, Jolene Micek, Troy Paben, Karen Miller, Jim Tarnick, and Sunny Sherertz. Sophomore candidates were Frank Carta, Colleen Goering, Kelly Floren- do, Teena Larson, Tim Gay, Chris Lee, Brian Insinger, Cathy Scott, Pat Pen- sick, Teresa Tremain, Norm Svoboda, and Shawn Wagner. TOP: King Tracy Pagel dances with Queen Ulrika Nilsson. ABOVE: Kurt Armstrong, Tom Ewert, and Jon Joseph watch Tracy Pagel as he is congratulated by Steve Zaura. 38 Activities TOP LEFT: Liu Bobert gets into the music of Mot Juste. TOP CENTER: Todd Robinson rocks and rolls with a sophisticated dance step. TOP RIGHT: Brad Grubaugh and Meshell McDowell enjoy themselves during the dance. MIDDLE LEFT: Teresa Kyster, Lisa Drozd, Jeff Becher, Joni Haney, Michelle Eusterbrock, and Steve Smagala get together in the Commons. ABOVE: Stacey Stauber, Michelea Spegel and Meshell McDowell watch Tracey Pagel crown Ulrika Nilsson. LEFT: Shawn Wagner dances with Dan Aerni while Steve Tooley dances with Cherie Bar tee. Spring Royalty 39 Prom — A Night to Remember It's Just a Fantasy set the pace for the band Chaser, which set the beat for over 300 people at the 1981 Junior- Senior Prom. The junior class started getting things ready early this year. The first project for the juniors was to raise money to pay for the expenses of the band and decorations. So they asked some stores around Columbus to donate money and sponsor a raffle. First prize, a stereo, went to Karin Bennett. After the money was raised, decorations were to be created. The junior class held meetings every Thursday after school to discuss the prom's format and construction as well as the formality of invitations. Several committees of students split up into different corners of the girl's gym, claiming the ceiling and floor area in their section. A group of boys also , created a part of the band layout. The different groups decided what their individual corners would look like and who would construct the various decorations. The evening before the prom, about forty or fifty ambitious juniors began to set up the decorations. Each [� committee met to set up its corner. The groups worked until around 11:00 p.m. On Saturday, the juniors came back to blow up balloons. On prom night, couples were greeted by an archway of trees and flowers. They then entered an area of fantasy land with wicker furniture. The candyland was a land of cupcakes and candy canes with a house made of candy. A rainbow with a pot of gold at the end stretched across the room. Couples danced to the beat of Chaser until around 12:30 a.m. when i most couples headed for special breakfasts or various post-prom par- ties. TOP: Paulette Kobus and Gregg Pagel finish tying ballons together as the juniors put the final touches on their prom decorations. RIGHT: Jack Ewert tries to put up streamers. LEFT: Steve Tooley waits to give someone his roll of streamers as Lisa Blaser waits for the empty roll. TOP LEFT: Putting the finishing touches on the ceiling are Andy Korte and Shawn Mueller. TOP RIGHT: Tim Dion and Colleen Parolek pose in their prom attire. ABOVE: Jo Micek works on the “Candy-Land corner. Prom 41 1981 Prom Highlights TOP: Music for the prom was provided by the band Chaser. ABOVE: Slow dances were popular at the prom as shown by Scott Harnan and his date. mm On this dag one thousand ergkt bundled one at the High School Gills Gmnasium the Junior Class of Col uni) us Senior High School presents for the Senior Class Jt’a .Dust A JFautasy V-reanu Hold fast to dreans For f dream die Life is a broken-Minged bird That cannot flu. Hold fast to dream For mhen dream 90 Life is a barren field Frozen isith snout. Langston Hughes Band Oh, fain to see. Bloom-laden cherry tree. Arrayed in suing uhite; An April night's delight. Junior Class Officers Janes Tarniek Usa Blaser Vice-President Sunni Sherertz Kelli Lovci Sponsors Candace 8echer Jean Oetlefsen Senior Class Officers Kent Kinzer. Brenda Glur. Steve 2aura. Joan Reddi .. Sponsor 42 Activities TOP LEFT: Tracy Belitz and Tom Svoboda boogie to the beat TOP RIGHT: Beth Theilen watches Dana Ernst being funny for the camera, of Chaser. ABOVE LEFT: Posing for the camera are Melinda Kucera and Tony Fyfe. ABOVE: Mike O'Hearn and Diane Staroscik take time out to have their picture taken. ABOVE RIGHT: Chris Nielsen ties streamers to a pole while decorating. Prom 43 Students Display Artistic Work Instead of having a Fine Arts Festival this year, an art show was held at the eno of each semester. In previous years, artwork was saved until the end of the year. Art teacher Miss Detlefsen said that the art shows gave students a chance to display their best work. A part of artwork is usually display. The total art experience includes display, she added. Students were responsible for setting up and taking down their work. The art was displayed in the Commons and through the halls. Students were able to view it during study halls, lunch, and other free time. Although some students and many members of the faculty worried that the artwork might be vandalized, there was no problem of that sort. Art teachers Miss Schlobohm and Miss Detlefsen felt that the student body apparently appreciat- ed and respected the artwork. TOP: This still life was drawn by Jaci Fallick. ABOVE: Lori Dohmen looks at a painting during the art show. RIGHT: Kiyvon Saunders poses with her artwork in the hall. 44 Activities ABOVE LEFT: Billie Goedeken stands by one of her drawings which was displayed at the art show. ABOVE: Nancy Bloebaum admires a painting by Terry Lewis. LEFT: Doug Wessel looks at an assortment of artwork by CHS students. Art Shows 45 Crowing Take a chance; what can it hurt? Will you lose anything? Maybe. Will you gain something? Definitely. You'll never know until you try. Go for it, give it your best shot. Your best shot. Exploring your boundaries opens up a vast world of experience. Experience, the best teacher in the world. Next time mistakes will be avoided. What if you lose? You can't lose everything. You'll gain knowledge. Knowledge is an asset, worth the price of an education. Take a shot, life is gone without it. Doug Wessel by Karin Bennett 46 Activities by Tim Zoucha by Jaci Fallick Graduation All you hear kids say when they become freshmen is Gosh, I can't wait to be a senior. They picture themselves free to the outside world and from the books. They believe that they'll be free from their parents and all their advice and discipline. Some think they can just bum around and not work. Let me tell you, senior year comes and goes all too fast. First, when you come to school that first day, you are measured for caps and gowns. The ball never stops after that. You order yearbooks, and class rings and keys, announcements and memory books. Then you find Spring Break right ahead of you. You start to think of who's going to worry about you next year when you get a cold, or are homesick. All that fussing you hated to see your mother do becomes a memory that you miss. Dad's not just in the other room to conveniently borrow a five dollar bill from. All the responsibility becomes yours and sometimes you feel as though you are being pushed off the edge. Sandi Crumrine by Teresa Kyster Creative Writing and Art 47 by Terry Lewis by Jaci Fallick The Wall The wall: Lonely, unnoticed. Closing in the world when Joined by corners. Yet so powerful. The wall may separate Two men from Each other. Never seeing another View of life. The wall may isolate Different ideas which May never be discovered. Nobody to share Their worlds. The wall may negotiate A stance of prejudice, A nation of those Looked upon and Those looked down on. Peace doesn't live here Until the wall Crumbles down And the world is United. Janet McDonald Thoughts I so very much want people to like me so I usually go along with what they want to do. I feel that if they really like me, they won't make me do things I don't want to do. They will understand me and I will understand them. I sometimes just sit and think. I think of people, places, and things. I think of why people fight one minute and then are best of friends the next. I think of what it would be like to fly like a bird and soar through the sky. I also think of the people I care for most. Like what are they doing, or how they are doing. When I'm home alone, I daydream a lot. I wonder what it would be like to be a great athlete. I mean a great track star, a state swim champ, or a football player, good enough to start for Nebraska. I also wonder what it would be like to be all grown-up and living out on my own. I also wonder what it would be like to have a beautiful, rich girlfriend or if I were really rich. I just sit back and wonder about life in general. Craig Walgren Running Aw, coach, do we have to? You know we are beat. Our heart's beating fast And we have blisters on our feet. Of course, you have to. Didn't you come to run Or did you think you'd goof off. And make it all fun? The truth of the matter, coach, is we're out of shape. We just haven't the energy To be first through the tape. So do your half mile And all of you will see That this running will help you To have muscles like me. Sandi Crumrine The Present Unhappiness comes to those who believe in the unbelievable. Reality is here in the present. The past is gone. The future will come. Live now . . . Denise Coffin 48 Activities by Tim Zoucha Sweet Sleep Dust filling my dreams, lingering night after night, revisited for a chance of reality to sweep them into my life. Janet McDonald Changes In various times during the crooked course of nature and mankind, strange new developments are discovered and recorded. Mark Bellum A Reflection of the Past Looking through doors hearing the laughter of an unknown love, unidentified unresponsive, I sat and watched. The once shared laughter is all over with. The old memories mix with fresh tears. We gave it all we could. Perhaps I feel too much was given from one side. If you only knew that I loved you. If I only knew that you once loved me. She's not what you want. Or was I just someone to help build you for almost a year? She won't hear your hurts. I cut them too deep. She'll cover them and try to erase your memories of me. But I will still be inside you, in each and every wound I created. I'm sorry I can't make it up to you. I'm sorry that you won't let me. Go ahead. Keep trying to even the score with your pettiness. I will always be at peace for I have faced the reality of it all. Good luck to you, my childish love. I pray that God is good to you for he has been good to me. Michelea Spegel A Different World It was an early Saturday morning in February. It was 20 degrees below zero. It was very gloomy that morning. It was like I was in another world. In this world it was strange. It was so cold and dark, like I was walking down the pathway to hell. A huge glowing ball at the end of the hallway kept getting warmer. It was only about 5 degrees below zero now. I descended deeper and deeper on the highway to possibly hell! The temperature rose rapidly now. I could see the glowing ball more and more. It felt good as the rays pierced my skin. It warmed me up. I started running, faster, faster, and faster yet. It got warmer, and warmer. It felt so good. I'm almost to it. A A A A Gregg Pagel by Jaci Fallick Creative Writing and Art 49 Circus Sets Stage for Honors Circus was the theme for the 1981 Honors Night program. The evening began with the song, The Show Must Co On by Three Dog Night. Brenda Glur and Scott Goering were the hosts for the evening. They were representatives from the Thes- pians and the student council. Enter- tainment included a piano solo per- formed by Meshell McDowell, a quartet sung by Michelea Spegel, Cathy Lococo, Sonya Mueller, and Liz Laux, and a solo sung by Liz Laux. Many scholarships and honors were presented. Kirstin Peterson was a finalist in the Presidential Scholars Program, a National Merit Scholar, and a four-year UNL Regents Scholarship recipient. Kirstin was also the Century III representative for the school and a Soroptomist alternate and was accept- ed for honors courses at UNL. Denise Fraka received a four-year Regents Scholarship at UNL, was a National Merit Commended Student, and was accepted for honors courses at UNL. Heidi Sloth received a UNL David Scholarship and a Luther Drake Scholarship. Todd Robinson received a UNL David Scholarship and a Platte County Agricultural Society Scholar- ship and was accepted for honors courses at UNL. Tracy Belitz received a UNL David Scholarship, a Luther Drake Scholarship and a Platte County Agricultural Society Scholarship and was a National Merit Commended Student. Jann Nyffeler received a UNL David Scholarship and a Platte County Agricultural Society Scholarship. Jeff Heins received a UNL David Scholar- ship. Kirk Hicks received a Platte County Agricultural Society Scholar- ship, was a National Merit Commend- ed Student, and was accepted for honors courses at UNL. Dave Divis received a UNL Music Scholarship and a William E. and Alma W. Hille Scholarship. Scott Goering received a Sperry-New Holland Scholarship. Gretcnen Goedeken received a Col- lege of St. Mary Presidential Scholar- ship. Shari Dohmen received a Creighton University Centennial Scholarship. Stacey Stauber received a University of Idaho Alumni Association Scholarship. Ann Powley and Tom Ryan each received Kearney Presidential Scholar- ships. Sara Dixon was a Kearney Presidential Scholarship alternate. Todd Martensen received a Loup Power Scholarship and was a Kearney Presidential Scholarship alternate. Jan- ice Coffey received a Wayne State Music Scholarship. Tom Goc received a Wayne State Cooperative Scholar- ship. Debbie Nienkamp received a Doane Trustee Achievement Award and a United Church of Christ Award. Ron Hare received a Doane Trustee Award and a Special Ability Award for track. Kurt Armstrong received a Doane President's Award and Out- standing Achievement Award. Sonya Mueller received a Dave McNair Scholarship. Dana Ernst received a Doane Music Scholarship. Gene Chris- tiansen, Jr. received an SECC Education Foundation Scholarship. Ralph Castner received a Platte County Agricultural Society Scholarship and was a semi- finalist in the Josten's Foundation Scholarship competition. Cola Griffith received an American Business- women's Association Scholarship. Diane Staroscik received a Sertoma Scholarship and a Platte County Home Extension Scholarship. Kent Kinzer received the Soroptomist Scholarship. Mary Kunes and Kerri Stephenson recieved a Columbus Education As- sociation grant. Denise Staroscik received a Registered Nurse Scholar- ship. Sandy Birkel received an Amer- ican Legion Scholarship. Kathy Kosch and Jolaine Ingold received Loup Power District Scholarships. Nancy Bloebaum received a Behlen Scholar- ship. Jeff Johnson received a Paul Peterson Scholarship. Gary Reimers received a Douglas Lomason Scholarship. Jaci Fallick received a Platte Foundation grant. Lori Korus received a William Simpson Scholar- ship. Sue Obrist received a Becton- Dickinson Scholarship. Lori Ott, Diane Wunderlich, and Tina Meays were selected by the American Field Service to visit foreign countries. A number of school awards were also presented. Gretchen Goedeken received the Bausch and Lomb Honor- ary Science Award. Michelle Zoucha received the History Student of the Year award. Ann Powley and Scott Goering received outstanding student council member awards. In music, Dave Divis received the John Phillip Sousa Award and Greg Spreeman was honored with the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. ABOVE: Scott Goering receives the Sperry-New Holland leadership award from vice-principal Richard Patton. 50 Activities TOP: Michelea Spegel, Cathy Lococo, Sonya Mueller, and Liz Laux perform When I Meet My Man. MIDDLE LEFT: Liz Laux sings Send in the Clowns. Diane Wunderlich, Lori Schreiber, and Cheri Brandt provide the scenery. ABOVE: Michelle Zoucha displays her history award. LEFT: Guidance counselor Mrs. Cathy Wibbels presents Sonya Mueller with the Dave McNair Scholarship. Honors Night 51 Graduates Look Toward Future Commencement ceremonies for 1981 saw 284 seniors graduate and go on to become a part of society. On January 20, forty-three mid- term graduates received tneir diplomas in the auditorium. The majority of the class of 1981 graduated on Sunday, May 17. This year, graduation was unique because the commencement and baccalaureate ceremonies were com- bined. This decision was made by the senior class. Senior class president Kent Kinzer delivered the invocation. The full Columbus High band then played Affirmation and Credo. The Rever- end Lee Hicks was the speaker. Following the Reverend Hicks, Principal Robert Dierman presented the class. Board of Education President Jerry Engdahl, with the help of Kent Kinzer, awarded the diplomas. Senior Scott Goering closed the afternoon with a prayer. After the closing prayer, the new graduates began cheering and throw- ing their substitute diplomas into the air. They would receive their authen- tic diplomas after they checked in their caps and gowns. When the commotion had died down, the graduates recessed in the same solemn manner in which they had entered. TOP RIGHT: Graduates of 1981 sit patiently as they wait for others to receive their diplomas. ABOVE: Ty Franzen helps Scott Bleacher with final commencement preparations. RIGHT: jerry Engdahl presents Mary Curran with her diploma. 52 Activities TOP LEFT: Graduates line up to return their caps and gowns. TOP RIGHT: Greg Frieze seems to have some afterthoughts about graduating. LEFT: Principal Robert Dierman presents the class of 1981. ABOVE: Connie Scholl turns her tassle to show that she has graduated. Graduation 53 The Class of 1981 TOP LEFT: Dan Want receives his diploma from school board president Jerry Roth and class president Kent Kinzer. TOP RIGHT: Melinda Levos returns happily to her seat after receiving her diploma. ABOVE: Tammy Hawthorne, Linda Cudaback, Donna Swanson, and Debbie Hurich prepare for the commencement ceremonies. RIGHT: The Reverend Lee Hicks gives the speech at graduation. 54 Activities TOP LEFT: Mid-term graduates sit and listen to their speaker. TOP RIGHT: Bill Babka receives his diploma from Jerry Roth and Kent Kinzer. LEFT: Connie Seda walks back to her seat after receiving her diploma. ABOVE: Mr. Clifford Hopp gives a farewell speech to some of the graduates. Graduation 55 TOP: The 1980-81 CHS Band consists of (front row) Field Captain Jann Nyffeler, Joan Fickel, Leanna Barlett, Stephanie Weber, Connie Burrell, Assis- tant Field Captain Melinda Kucera, Robin Small, Barbie Jarecki, Pat Willman, Lori Dohmen, Bob Harding, Stephanie Zehring, Sarah Selig, Judy Kreifels, Kirstin Peterson, Elisa Lange, Pam Heins, (middle row) Director Mr. Bill Bailey, Clarey Castner, Scott Arnold, Barry Whitney, Doug Penington, Alan Ferris, Jeff Danhauer, Mary Kunes, Tonie Hockenberger, Eileen Hagelstein, Dana Gratzl, Karin Bennett, Dan Davidchik, Kathy Kosch, Sandy Birkel, Marla Molczyk, Shelly Fowler, Michelle Zoucha, Joann Levos, (back row) Marc Herrold, Terry Krepel, Ron Hagelstein, Greg Spreeman, Tom Dion, Van Zwick, Brad Roland, Mickie Senften, Darrel Freeman, Mike Freeman, Scott Goering, Nancy Skouby, Tim Zoucha, Debbie Nienkamp, Dave Divis, Tracy Pagel, Vernon Davison, Julie Fergin, Lee Bartlett, and Greg Frieze. ABOVE: Doug Penington, Joann Levos, and Elisa Lange pound out the beat on their bass drums. MIDDLE RIGHT: Dave Divis, Kirstin Peterson, and Greg Spreeman were all accepted to the All-State Band, Hastings Honor Band, and Wesleyan Honor Band. Divis was first chair percussionist at All-State and Wesleyan. He and Spreeman were both nominated to the McDonald's All-American High School Band. ABOVE: The band performs its marching show at Memorial Stadium. 56 Activities New Director Achieves Results Under the guidance of new director Mr. Bill Bailey, the 1980-81 CHS Band added to its string of successes by earning superior ratings at the Columbus Days and Wisner-Pilger marching con- tests, a second-place trophy at the Norfolk contest (where no ratings were given), and a superior concert band rating at the District Music Contest in Wayne. When the band members weren't busy preparing for competitions, they were rehearsing for home football games and concerts. The band presented two regular concerts and participated in the first-ever Band-Choir Pops Concert in the spring. In addition to the group's successes, many individual band members achieved recognition through hard work and dedication. Three musicians attended honor bands, and five soloists and the saxophone quartet received superior ratings at Wayne. The soloists were Dave Divis, Judy Kreifeis, Melinda Kucera, Kirstin Peterson, and Greg Spreeman. The saxophone quartet was comprised of Kirstin Peterson, Judy Kreifeis, Shelly Fowler, and Sandy Birkel. In May, letters, certificates, and awards were presented at the first annual Band Awards Banquet. On the whole, it was a successful year for the band, and Mr. Bailey summed it up by saying, The year had many chal- lenges, but the band students came through and maintained their winning tradition! TOP: The woodwind section belts out a tune at a home football game. ABOVE LEFT: The dixieland combo (Melinda Kucera, Greg Spreeman, Shelly Fowler, and Van Zwick) play along with the band at the winter concert. LEFT: Members of the flag corps concentrate on their marching show routine. Band 57 TOP: The 1980-81 CHS Jazz Band includes (back row) vibes player Scott Goering; trumpeters Ed Fry, Greg Spreeman, Darrel Freeman, and Mike Freeman; (middle row) pianist Tracy Belitz; bassist Jann Nyffeler; drummer Dave Divis; trombonists Tracy Pagel and Van Zwick; (front row) director Mr. Bill Bailey; and saxophonists Julie Fergin, Melinda Kucera, Kirstin Peterson, Shelly Fowler, and Sandy Birkel. Not pictured are percussionists Doug Penington and Tim Zoucha. ABOVE: Dave Divis drums out the rhythm for the chart Starburst at the May jazz concert. MIDDLE RIGHT: The trumpet section (Ed Fry, Greg Spreeman, Darrel Freeman, and Mike Freeman) leads the band during a pep rally. RIGHT: Tracy Belitz and Jann Nyffeler pound out some chords on their keyboards. 58 Activities Beat Goes On With Jazz Band Numerous contests and perfor- mances kept the seventeen members of the 1980-81 CHS Jazz Band busy throughout the school year. The band entered the Mid-America Jazz Festival at Omaha Westside and the Seward Jazz Festival and received a superior rating at the District Music Contest in Wayne. At Seward, the band's performance was judged by members of the Neoclassic Jazz Orchestra, Nebraska's only re- sident professional jazz band. After playing for the judges, the Columbus band split up into sectionals with other members of the professional group. This year's three contest pieces were enjoyed by the group as a whole. Gabriel, by Maynard Ferguson and Nick Lane, was a gospel funk number which began with a brass choir. It featured Greg Spreeman on trumpet and Kirstin Peterson on bari sax. The second chart, What I Did for Love, arranged by John Higgins, was a mellow ballad-style alto sax solo which featured Kirstin Peterson. The excitement really reached its peak with The Heat's On by Sammy Nestico, a fast big band-style number which featured Greg Spreeman on trumpet, Kirstin Peterson on alto sax, and a lengthy and enthusiastically received drum solo by Dave Divis. In addition to contests, the jazz band played at home basketball games, pep rallies, the band chili feed, a farmers' convention, the junior high, Williams Elementary School, the yearly spring jazz band concert, and a concert in Frankfurt Square. Although the band did not receive any trophies this year, its members learned a lot and enjoyed the year. Dave Divis said that he felt that the band members had worked very hard and had done as well as they possibly could have. TOP LEFT: Mr. Bailey directs the jazz band at its May concert. ABOVE: The trombone section (Tracy Pagel and Van Zwick) add some solid brass to the band's sound. ABOVE RIGHT: Whoops! It looks as though the sax section has had another sax change. Pictured are lead tenor Julie Fergin playing lead alto, lead alto Kirstin Peterson playing lead tenor, second tenor Shelly Fowler playing bari, and bari player Sandy Birkel playing second tenor. Not pictured is second alto Melinda Kucera. Scott Goering is shown in the background playing the )a 7 Band 59 Choirs Perform Many Concerts Representing the CHS choir at All-State in Grand Island this year were Cathy Lococo, Nathan Smith, Sonya Mueller, Dana Ernst, and Harlan Musil. Receiving superior ratings at the District Music Contest at Wayne were the Mixed Choir, New World Singers, and Sizzlin' Sisters and soloists Sonya Mueller, Laurel Brunken, and Nathan Smith. Excellent ratings were awarded to Girls' Glee, Tracy Belitz, Janice Coffey, Stacey Stauber, and Cathy Lococo. One highlight of the year for the New World Singers and Sizzlin' Sisters was a trip to Omaha Westside for the Mid-America Jazz Festival. Climaxing the successful year was an outstanding evening of singing and dancing at the April concert, per- formed by all of the choral groups. Their singing attracted every type of audience. RIGHT: Choir director Mr. Boyd Bacon approaches the stage. BELOW: Girls' Glee members enjoy singing at the spring concert. 60 Activities TOP LEFT: Members of the Mixed Choir perform in concert. TOP RIGHT: Julie Ryan and Stephanie Weber sing out at the concert. ABOVE: Various expressions are seen on the faces of the Mixed Choir members as they sing. LEFT: Teri Osterhoudt, Theresa Klein, Jean Lashley, and Linae Grassmeyer pal around. Choirs 61 TV Segments Climax Year CHS's swing choirs consisted of two groups, the Sizzlin' Sisters and the New World Singers. The 1980-81 Sizzlin' Sisters was an all-girl concert group. Two of their songs were Steam Heat and Save the Bones. The 1980-81 New World Singers consisted of eight girls and eight boys. Their contest songs were That Cat is High, Opus One, and Jazz Par- ade. They also liked singing the Lady medley, in which the group sang several songs by that name. Both groups did their own chore- ography. Instrumentalists for the New World Singers were Laurel Brunken, guitar; Dave Divis, drums; Kirstin Peterson, saxophone; Greg Spreeman and Ed Fry, trumpet; Van Zwick, trombone; and Mrs. Lee Augustin, piano. For the Sizzlin' Sisters, Melinda Kucera played the clarinet and swing choir director Mr. Boyd Bacon played the piano. Highlights of the year included a third place trophy for the New World Singers at the Mid-America Jazz Festival which was held in Omaha on February 28. The New World Singers taped some of their show in Lincoln for the television show Kidding Around. Different songs would be shown during the summer of 1981. The New World Singers and Sizzlin' Sisters both earned superior ratings at the District Music Contest in Wayne. A come-as-you-are breakfast was held on Monday, May 11 for all swing choir members. Liz Laux, Dave Divis, and Greg Spreeman, the only ones who knew about it, went to the homes of the other swing choir members, picked them up, and took them to the breakfast just as they were. TOP: The 1980-81 New World Singers are (front row) Stacey Stauber, Liz Laux, Sonya Mueller, Cathy Lococo, (second row) Laurel Brunken, Scott Bleacher, Nathan Smith, Doug Wessel, (third row) Brenda Clur, Tom Ryan, Dana Ernst, Tracy Belitz, (back row) Michelea Spegel, Ion Augustin, Gary Reimers, and Becky Hruska. ABOVE: Van Zwick, Kirstin Peterson, Ed Fry, and Greg Spreeman get ready to play their instruments at a swing choir concert. 62 Activities TOP LEFT: Cathy Lococo sings her solo at the Pops Concert. ABOVE: Lori Schreiber gets into the music as she sings at a concert. LEFT: Sizzlin' Sisters Janice Coffey, Tracey Price, Janet Prunty, and Beth Theilen perform their routine. Swing Choirs 63 Fall Musical a World Premiere CHS experienced a unique event for the 1980 fall musical with the world premiere of To Have, To Hold, an original musical written and composed by James Neal Koudelka. Mr. Koudelka has close ties to CHS, having been a student teacher here during the 1978-1979 school year. The musical production was dir- ected jointly by Miss Ruth Schlobohm and Mr. Boyd Bacon, who contributed their expertise in the areas of drama and music and who coached the cast on their lines and voices. The cast of CHS students, as actors and actresses, had to develop their characters by means of facial expres- sions, characteristic actions, and the use of voice inflections. The props used were as realistic as possible, with dishes supplied by the Holiday Inn. Real food was eaten by the cast during the dinner scene. The food eaten included potatoes, lettuce, baloney (instead of steak), salad dressing, sour cream, and butter. The makeup was street makeup, but special old-age effects such as gray hair and facial lines were also used. All costumes were provided by members of the cast. Miss Schlobohm felt that there was much growth among the cast members from the auditions until the nights of performances and that as far as acting skills were concerned, the cast did a good job. Miss Schlobohm commented, We were pleased, but there are always things you want to change. Cast Jack Riordan, the groom ... Howard Cole Chris Montgomery, the bride Liz Laux Cathy Carla Patty ... Crystal Imhof Sandy .. Lori Schreiber Fred Montgomery Charlene Montgomery Tracy Belitz Mable .. Denise Coffin Tom Hank Mike Laurel Brunken Stan Ruth Riordan .. Cathy Lococo The Rev. Jim McCarville Maxine Soloist Trumpet Soloist Greg Spreeman TOP: Mother of the bride Charlene Montgomery (Tracy Belitz) reflects on her own marriage while at the rehearsal dinner for her daughter's wedding. Cast members, left to right, are Jon Augustin, Tracy Belitz, Liz Laux, Denise Coffin, Howard Cole, Cathy Lococo, Tom Ryan, and Kristi Snow. ABOVE: The soloist (Kristi Snow) bends her head in prayer as Reverend Jim McCarville (Tom Ryan) leads the blessing for the meal. 64 Activities TOP LEFT: Girls in the cast sing about their female role in Playing the Game of Love . Left to right are Cathy (Kim Evert), Chris, the bride (Liz Laux), Sandy (Lori Schreiber), and Carla (Brenda Glur). ABOVE: Guys in the cast vocalize about their role in Playing the Game of Love . Left to right are Stan (Nathan Smith), Tom (Terry Krepel), Jack (Howard Cole), Hank (Brad Hitz), and Mike (Laurel Brunken). LEFT: Hank (Brad Hitz), going full speed, chows down on supper while Carla (Brenda Glur) and the groom, Jack (Howard Cole), pray. Fall Musical 65 TOP LEFT: Andy Martin is surprised by a gun in the dressing room. TOP RIGHT: Sheridan Whiteside (Dale Shepherd) gives Mr. and Mrs. Stanley (Tom Ryan and Brenda Glur) a lecture on what he expects them to do. MIDDLE LEFT: Laurel Brunken ponders the events of a long play rehearsal. ABOVE: Jim Peterson gives someone a sidelong glance as his tie is being fixed. RIGHT: Lorraine (Michelea Spegel) talks about the prominent people buried within mummies' tombs. Comedy Requires Large Cast TOP LEFT: Mr. Stanley (Tom Ryan) sits in his chair and sulks. TOP RIGHT: Maggie Cutler (Billie Goedeken) speaks with one of Sheridan Whiteside's acquaintances. ABOVE: Mr. Whiteside (Dale Shepherd) reads a letter while Banjo (Jon Augustin) stands watching. Many hours of time, work, prac- tice, and just about everything else went into the theatrical production The Man Who Came to Dinner. Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's three- act comedy was presented in the CHS Auditorium on March 9 and 10, 1981. Twenty-four people worked on what turned out to be one of the longest plays that director Ruth Schlobohm had ever presented. The plot was set in Mesalia, Ohio, in 1939. It centered on the activities of the stately Sheridan Whiteside, an outspoken radio broadcasting celebri- ty. His unfortunate injury, which occurred on the porch of the Ernest Stanley home, caused him to remain there to recover. Famous people, worldwide phone calls, and exotic gifts including cockroaches and penguins were all a part of Whiteside's lifestyle. Through various antics, the audience gradually found out that Mr. Whiteside was not injured. Yet, as he finally left the Stanley household, he injured his leg and the play concluded. Like many actors, the cast of The Man Who Came to Dinner comment- ed that they missed the routine of rehearsals and all the goings-on of their play . . . after it was over. Cast Sheridan Whiteside .... Mr. Stanley .......... Mrs. Stanley ......... Bert Jefferson ....... Miss Preen ........... Richard Stanley ...... June Stanley ......... Maggie Cutler ........ Dr. Bradley .......... Metz ................. Lorraine Sheldon ..... Beverly Carlton ..... Banjo ................ Sandy ................ John ................ Sarah ............... Harriet ............. Mrs. Dexter ......... Mrs. McCutcheon ..... Mrs. Westcott ....... Expressman .......... Deputy .............. Radio Personnel ..... Children ....... Jill ......... Dale Shepherd ............ Tom Ryan ......... Brenda Glur ........... Andy Martin ......... Sheila Schulz ........ Nathan Smith ......... Denise Coffin ...... Billie Goedeken ........... Bill Puckett ........ Dan Davidchik ...... Michelea Spegel ...... Frank Bartushock .......... Jon Augustin ............ Tom Dion ........ Roger Kudron ...... Diane Wunderlich ........ Lori Schreiber .......... Sheri Mason .......... Denise White ............ Lori Stone .......... Jim Peterson ....... Laurel Brunken ........... Mic Senften Steph Weber Anderson, Brad Arnold, Amy Brega, Brandon Brega, Debbie Coffin, Cole Price Winter Play 67 Thespians Attend Musical Play Thespians is an honor society for students who have worked hard in many areas of drama. As an organiza- tion, Thespians initiates new members, sponsors the Theater II one-act plays, sponsors the entertainment and stag- ing of Honors Night with the student council, and participates in school theater productions. To join Thespians, students must have been in two full-length night shows and must have worked in five out of eight of the different areas of drama. These areas are makeup, acting, costume, set construction, publicity, sound, special effects, and student directing. Miss Schlobohm, Thespian advi- sor, said of the 1980-81 Thespians, They were really a good group to work with. They were an enthusiastic group that really got involved. After fulfilling the requirements for Thespians, new members are initiated by old members. The initiates must go through an initiation week during which they must do a different thing each day, such as carrying a brick all day, getting down on their knees and reciting the Thespian motto whenever they see a Thespian member, giving treats like candy bars or M Ms to the Thespians, and wearing mime faces and being mute in the halls. In addition to having initiations and sponsoring different events this year, the Thespians traveled to Omaha with members of the choir to attend a professional company's performance of the musical A Chorus Line at the Orpheum Theater. TOP: Thespian sponsor Miss Schlobohm concentrates on the action on the stage. ABOVE: Denise Coffin seems to be saying, Hey! How do you expect me to get up there? in order to complete the pyramid of Thespian members, which includes (left to right, top to bottom) Tracy Belitz, Kirstin Peterson, Terry Krepel, Brenda Clur, Andy Martin, Lori Schreiber, Diane Wunderlich, jann Nyffeler, and Liz Laux. 68 Activities AFS Ends Year With Exchange This year's AFS group brought two new faces to CHS. Gudrun Wilhelm of Germany and Ulrika Nilsson of Sweden were this year's foreign exchange students. The AFS year began with a barbecue at Dr. Gray's cabin on Wagner's Lake. This gave the exchange students a chance to get to know their new classmates at CHS. The AFS group also went to Omaha to visit various haunted houses to show the exchange students what an American Halloween is. The highlight of the year for members of the Columbus chapter along with CHS Stu-Co members was a host weekend in April. Foreign exchange students from all over Nebraska came and spent a weekend in Columbus. While they were here, they visited the area schools. On Friday night a dance was held and on Saturday night a banquet was given in honor of the students who participated in the weekend. TOP: Stu-Co sponsor Chris Dixon and Stu-Co president Diane Wunderlich present AFS students Ulrika Nilsson and Gudrun Wilhelm with their class rings. ABOVE: Clarey Castner (center), Jeff Powley (right), and a friend stand around at the AFS dance. RIGHT: Scott Goering models his German outfit as part of AFS International Day. Thespians, AFS 69 DECA Succeeds At Conventions DECA stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America. This year, 36 ambitious students, along with their advisor, Miss Dryer, were involved in DECA. DECA members were involved in various activities this year. The first fund-raising activity was to run the concession stand at football games. The Walk-a-thon was the biggest project for DECA this year. Around 125 par- ticipants walked a twenty-mile course on Saturday, April 25. DECA members also sold sausage and cheese to raise money. Officers this year were Lori Korus, president; Pam Hagar, vice-president; Jim Hammons, reporter; and Lori Podraza, secretary-treasurer. DECA also had various competi- tions which were held in different cities and towns in Nebraska. Cozad was the site of the district convention. The state convention was held in Omaha. At the state convention, two seniors, Rick Bukacek and Kent Kinzer, were chosen to attend the national convention in California on the basis of exceptional work on projects. The two would be there one week. TOP RIGHT: Rita Louis, Lori Lesiak, and Lori Korus get crazy climbing a statue while Patti Chavanu, Karla Keeshan, and Cindy Bredehoft pose for the camera. MIDDLE LEFT: Mike Harouff, Miss Dryer, and Jim Hammons put up a Walk-a-thon sign as Miss Schoenrock watches. LEFT: Walk-a-thon participants march down a tree-lined street. 70 Activities TOP LEFT: DECA officers for the 1980-81 school year are Jim Hammons, reporter; Lori Podraza, secretary-treasurer; Pam Hagar, vice-president; and Lori Korus, president. TOP RIGHT: Jim Hammons and Jerry Podraza appear to be having a good time at the DECA pizza party. ABOVE: Jerry Podraza cooks hamburgers for Pam Hager, Lori Korus, and Lori Podraza. ABOVE RIGHT: Tracy Noll plays her part in a skit at the DECA Christmas party. DECA 71 VICA Members Earn Medals Members of VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) had a very active and exciting year. Under the guidance of Mr. Randy Amundson, the club took part in many activities. VICA members brought home several medals throughout the year while competing in different contests. Clark Jenkinson and Tim Tucker were honored with medals at the state convention. Besides these contests, there were other activities such as candy sales, tape dances, and a trip to a Kansas City Chiefs football game. Club officers for 1980-81 were president, Phil Sergent; vice-president, Rick Podraza; treasurer, Shawn Mueller; secretary, Lori Ott; par- liamentarian, Todd Lindquist; and reporter, Dan Lauterbach. Jeff Heins was the student advisor. TOP RIGHT: Working on an architectural assignment is Tim Tucker. RIGHT: Rick Podraza works on a drawing in his engineering class. BOTTOM RIGHT: VICA members for 1980-81 are (back row) Todd Lindquist, Jim Peterson, Shawn Mueller, Rick Podraza, Advisor Mr. Randy Amundson, (front row) Clark Jenkinson, Tim Tucker, Shelly Fowler, Wayne Zimmerman, and Clarey Castner. 72 Activities TOP LEFT: As part of VICA's fund raising, Dan Lauterbach and Todd Lindquist sell candy in the Commons after school. TOP RIGHT: Bryan Nyffeler studies the drafting symbols to prepare for a drawing. LEFT: Doug Zoucha puts the finishing touches on his drawing. ABOVE: Jeff Heins designs his house in architecture class. VICA 73 TOP: Some newspaper staffers help the annual staff organize the sophomore, junior, and senior pages. Bryan Nyffeler, Susanne Wunderlich, Chris Bleacher, Greg Labens, and Joann Levos are sorting photos as Dan Davidchik, Cathy Uhlmann, Kirstin Peterson, and Miss Lamphiear look at the senior pages. ABOVE: Dan Davidchik concentrates on completing his layout. RIGHT: Photo editor Dave Keefauver examines an exchange annual for ideas. 74 Activities The Great Annual Adventure Last-minute layouts, questions, long answers, and lost sanity were characteristic phenomena all too com- mon to the five members of the 1980-81 annual staff. Life in rooms A27 and A29 was always full of energy in one form or another. It was little details as well as major portions of the annual that exemplified the theme Off the Wall. Various amounts of work would go into the annual that was never written. An idea would spring up and develop into a major brainstorm of confusion and illusion before being revised to accept- able standards. The new advisor, Miss Susan Lamphiear, experienced the Off the Wall life and learned while she was teaching. Staff members found the year to be an adventure into the unknown. Only two members, editor Kirstin Peterson and Bryan Nyffeler, had ever worked on an annual before. As a result, the annual that was never written was easy to dream up. Once the staffers' creative minds started working, though, the great adventure became reality. Typewriters rattled and pens were guided as layout after layout of annual pages was produces. Everything worked into a unique lifestyle as the entire staff lived up to its theme. When the adventure was complete, the staff, the advisor, the photographers, and all of the other aides and helpers knew this book all too well. TOP: Bonnie Farrell appears to be having a difficult time deciding which photo to use for a lay-out. ABOVE: The 1980-81 annual staff is (left to right) Bryan Nyffeler, editor Kirstin Peterson, Bonnie Farrell, advisor Susan Lamphiear, Susanne Wunderlich, and assistant editor Dan Davidchik. RIGHT: Even the most dedicated editors don't want to face corrections every day. Kirstin Peterson is having one of those days. Yearbook 75 RIGHT: Nancy Volquardsen of Norfolk appears happy in this photo. The sharp edges of the picture are removed by using a technique known as dodging. BELOW: No sign of life is visible in the halls of CHS after the last days of school. BELOW RIGHT: This picture of Joann Levos has been solarized to give it an unusual quality. BOTTOM LEFT: Mark McCoy gets ready to snap yet another photo. BOTTOM RIGHT: This double image of Randy Boyd was produced in the darkroom. 76 Activities Photo Staff Shows Each year the photographers have gained a bit more experience. What is experience? Well, for the off-the-wall photographers at CHS, experience is what causes a person to make new mistakes instead of old ones. The year was full of deadlines and lots of after-hour work for the photographers. If it weren't for the prayers and fasting of editor Kirstin Peterson, page one and the rest of this annual would be a blank. As usual, mistakes are inevitable, but learning from them isn't. Much dedication to perfection was exhibited by the annual staff and photographers. Much thanks goes out to the photo- graphers who contributed their excel- lent talents. It took all of the talents of Mark McCoy, Melinda Levos, Joann Levos, Vernon Davison, Ron Paprocki, Terry Krepel, Kevin Neumann, Pegg Burdine, and Dave Keefauver to produce the good photos in this annual. TOP: These ghostly figures are actually members of a CHS crowd. The light and dark areas of the photo are reversed to produce this special effect. ABOVE: The silhouette effect of this hall candid was created by overexposing a low-contrast negative. Photography 77 Staff Undergoes Divided Year Things looked good for the 1980-81 newspaper staff at the beginning of the year. It was what one might call their first beginning. No one said it was going to be easy, though. Each member of the small staff had his fair share of work. Even with the time spent working on the newspaper, however, it seemed difficult to meet deadlines. The advisor, Miss Susan Lamphiear, was assuming the respon- sibility of the job for her first year. The staff was reduced from eight to three members at the end of the first semester. The beginning of the second semester could be considered as their second wind. Second semester editor Cathy Uhl- mann, sports editor Greg Labens, and managing editor Chris Bleacher worked with advisor Miss Lamphiear, the jour- nalism class, and other freelance writers to keep the newspaper on its feet. The staff overcame its major problems by coordinating the small group to cover school events and to carry on its tradition of informing the student body. TOP: The first semester newspaper staff consists of (back row) Greg Labens, Cathy Uhlmann, Chris Bleacher, Nancy Bloebaum, Terry Erks, (front row) Jann Nyffeler, Jim Tarnick, and advisor Miss Susan Lamphiear. ABOVE: Chris Bleacher works on a story for the newspaper. RIGHT: Greg Labens assumes his characteristic relaxed position above the traditional autographed cabinet. 78 Activities TOP LEFT: Jim Tarnick appears puzzled by what he sees. TOP RIGHT: Advisor Miss Lamphiear seems distraught over deadline pressures. LEFT: Jann Nyffeler spends some time writing a story. ABOVE: Nancy Bloebaum enjoys herself as she takes a break from the hard journalistic life. Newspaper 79 Pep Club Proud of Their Team The 1980-81 CHS Pep Club started the year out with a picnic at Pawnee Park and an initiation of new members before the football soap scrimmage. I thought the picnic went really well. There was a lot of cooperation, said Bonnie Farrell. The varsity and junior varsity cheerleading squads performed new cheers for the other pep club members. During homecoming week, the pep club encouraged all students to dress up to show their spirit. Each day of homecoming week was given a different title. These included farmer day, clone day, Hawaiian day. Blues Brothers day, and T-shirt day. The theme for homecoming was Tropical Paradise. A hayride for the pep club was held during homecoming week, ending at Jolene Micek's farm. A bonfire was lit and hot chocolate was served. Fund raising projects this year included selling white towels with maroon lettering which said, SAIL ON DISCOVERERS. They sold for $2 each. Programs were sold for ten cents each during home football games. These funds paid for pep club supplies such as posters, flowers, sweater decora- tions, and cheerleading camp. A new activity this year was pizza poster parties. The purpose of the parties was to make posters with which to decorate the commons. Pizza was served to get more people to attend. Miss Korth was a new co-sponsor this year for the pep club. When asked how she liked the job, Miss Korth replied, It's easy. Miss Schoenrock does a lot of the work! (Miss Schoenrock is the other co-sponsor.) Pep club member Becky Hruska said, Miss Korth is really easy to get along with. She brought new ideas and taught us new cheers which encour- aged us to yell more. Looking towards next year. Miss Korth said, I would like to bring in some new ideas and get the pep club into one club, not split apart because of different activities within the group. I would like to get all the girls as one group, to get unity and a unified spirit to show we're proud of our team and school! TOP: The 1980-81 CHS Pep Club included (back row) sponsor Ramona Schoenrock, Mickie Senften, Becky Hruska, Nancy Lincoln, )anet Jones, Cathy Scott, sponsor Kim Korth, (front row) Jody Stone, Chris Nielsen, Stephanie Zehring, Lisa Drozd, Lori Dohmen, Tonie Hockenberger, and Bonnie Farrell. Not pictured: Denise White, Colleen Goering, Cherie Bartee, Monica Hull, and Julie Staroscik. ABOVE: The 1980-81 Maties were (back row) Teri Osterhoudt, Diane Staroscik, Deb Bugay, Diane Czarnick, Jolaine Ingold, Kerri Stephenson, Denise Staroscik, Sue Obrist, (front row) Mari Lincoln, and Tracy Noll. 80 Activities TOP: The 1980-81 junior varsity cheerleaders were (back row) Chris Nielsen, Jody Stone, Stephanie Zehring, Lori Dohmen, Lisa Drozd, Bonnie Farrell, and (front row) Tonie Hockenberger. MIDDLE LEFT: CHS chantleaders for 1980-81 were (back row) Karen Miller, Lisa Conkel, Teena Larsen, Nancy Sackett, (front row) Polly Hadan, and Sue Van Dyke. ABOVE: Pep Club officers were Sharon Van Dyke (secretary), Jodie Herrold (president), Lori Mueller (treasurer), and Cathy Uhlmann (vice president). LEFT: The 1980-81 varsity cheerleaders were (back row) Mary Kunes, Meshell McDowell, (front row) Suzie Williams, Heidi Sloth, Jolene Micek, Shari Dohmen, and Teresa Kyster. Pep Club 81 1980-81 Pep Club Highlights TOP LEFT: The 1980-81 CHS Pep Club enthusiastically cheers the team on. TOP RIGHT: Jodie Herrold, pep club president, shows how to mass-produce glasses of pop in preparation for the halftime rush at the concession stand. ABOVE: Suzie Williams looks to the football field to see if the team has gained any yardage. RIGHT: Jody Stone and Bonnie Farrell, seen iri action during a pep rally, finish off a cheer with a shoulder mount. 82 Activities TOP: Members of the pep club are ready to start the initiation of new members following their picnic. LEFT: Varsity cheerleaders Meshell McDowell, Shari Dohmen, Heidi Sloth, Jolene Micek, Teresa Kyster, and Suzie Williams, smiling with pep and spirit, lead a rousing cheer at a football game. ABOVE: Stephanie Zehring, Jody Stone, Liza Drozd, and Lori Dohmen take time to relax at camp between practicing and learning new cheers. They attended the Dynamic Cheerleading Association camp held at Hastings College in June, 1980. Pep Club 83 TOP LEFT: This year's Stu-Co couldn't have been possible without (back row) vice president Ann Powley, Sharon Van Dyke, Mickie Senften, Clarey Castner, Kelly Lovci, Ralph Castner, Mark Wagner, Bobbi Jo Goodrich, president Scott Goering, (middle row) Chris Nielsen, Billie Goedeken, secretary Nancy Bloebaum, Karin Bennett, Ulrika Nilsson, Jann Nyffeler, Michelea Spegel, Eric Abdullah, Cathy Jonson, (front row) Denise Staroscik, Teresa Kyster, Tonie Hockenberger, Liz Laux, Teri Osterhoudt, Kerri Stephenson, and Stacey Stauber. TOP RIGHT: Denise Staroscik and Sharon Van Dyke are seen trying to get students into school spirit. ABOVE: Columbus Days was one of many highlights for the student council. After spending many nights and one morning which started at 6 a.m., Stu-Co members produced this float which was displayed in the parade. RIGHT: Scott Goering had other jobs besides being the president of the CHS Student Council. He was also the vice president of District 5 of Nebraska's high school student councils. Shown here at the state convention, Scott brought up various issues to the many student councils in District 5. 84 Activities Student Council Has Wild Year Starting on the first day of school, the 1980-81 CHS Student Council's major goals were to strengthen school spirit and to make CHS a better place for students and faculty. Through varied unorthodox activities — a toga dance, a tug-of-war contest, a water balloon throwing contest, and a paper airplane flying contest, among others — they accomplished this and provided some good times as well. First semester president Scott Goering said, We didn't spend thousands of dollars on big projects, but we did do a lot more projects than any of the councils I've seen at CHS since I've been here. Goering also said that this year's council activities could play a big part in the direction CHS student councils will take in the next few years. Several members attended con- ventions and workshops, and some were active in other statewide student council activities, contributing to the group's successful year. TOP: Stu-Co sponsored several activities this year, one of which was a tug-of-war contest. Shown here is one of many teams, this one consisting only of girls. Ann Powley, janet Shefcyk, Sunny Sherertz, Kelly Lovci, and Kristi Snow show that guys aren't the only strong people in the world. ABOVE: Now what? asks Ralph Castner as he helps Kelly Lovci, Chris Nielsen, Mark Wagner, and Billie Goedeken work on the Stu-Co float for the Columbus Days parade. RIGHT: During the school year's first convocation, Liz Laux shows the audience the strength of the mighty CHS football team. Student Council 85 C-Club This year's C-Club took part in many activities, including the big trip to the Nebraska - Florida State football game in Lincoln. To help pay for the trip and other activities, the club was involved in selling Columbus Dis- coverer sweaters and in running the concession stand at home games. The club, under the guidance of Al Schnabel, had 40 members this year. Officers of the letter winners' organ- ization were Kurt Armstrong, pre- sident, Patti Chavanu, vice-president, and Scott Cruickshank, secretary and treasurer. The senior representative was Tom Ewert, while Connie Micek represented the juniors. i TOP RIGHT: C-Club members Gerry Poison and Becky Wilson ring the bell at a football game. MIDDLE LEFT: Scott Fulton receives his football letter. ABOVE: Girls' track members receive letters at the spring banquet. RIGHT: Becky Wilson and Rita Louis are three-year letter winners. 86 Activities Students Show Interest in J.A. Learning the facts of business by running their own companies is the goal of the students involved in Junior Achievement. Students from the three area high schools split up into companies. They start their business by selling stock and then purchasing materials. After mak- ing their products, they put them on sale at the U.S. 30 Center Mall. This year, the JA firm Wood-Works made clocks fashioned from logs, while Cornhusker Games produced Big Red Jump, a tee-jumping game. After selling their products, the companies have to pay off all of their debts, and any profits are divided among the stockholders. TOP: Jann Nyffeler pauses as she fills out a form at a J.A. meeting. LEFT: Terry Krepel concentrates on his work. ABOVE: Working on her project is Terrell Mackey. C-Club, Junior Achievement 87 Homecoming Highlights Season Gary Podraza led the Big Maroon to a dramatic victory over the Hastings Tigers in this year's homecoming game. The Discoverers scored on runs of 2 yards by Podraza and 51 yards by senior running back Jamie Bollig. The team was in a four-game losing streak but they came through tough, said Coach Dick Luebbe after the thriller. The only other victory came on a 19-6 romp over the Kearney Wildcats. Although the fighting Discoverers ended with a disappointing 2-7 season, they never gave up and were in every game at one point or another. Luebbe commended all of the seniors on a fine job throughout the year. Seniors Gary Podraza, Cliff Zehring, and Jeff Johnson made the Big 10 All-Conference team. The Junior Varsity ended the season with an impressive 4-2 record which shows a fine effort. Luebbe also commented on the excellent team spirit. Varsity Football OPP CHS 21 Lincoln High 16 6 Kearney 19 16 Beatrice 14 23 Lincoln East 7 26 Fremont 0 34 Grand Island 6 0 Hastings 14 24 Norfolk 7 20 South Sioux City 6 (JV record: 4-2) TOP: Terry Erks starts in motion behind the offensive line. ABOVE: The defensive unit holds their opponent. 90 Sports LEFT: Gary Podraza breaks another tackle for a big gain. MIDDLE LEFT: Kent Kinzer and |eff Johnson make room for a Scott Cruickshank pass. BELOW: Seniors Cliff Zehring, Kent Kinzer, and Mike Harouff earn a well-deserved rest. The 1980 Discoverer Football team included (first row) Dave Staroscik, Cody Schilling, Mike Hasselbalch, Tom Alt, Mark Bellum, Bill Delp, Jim Peterson, Jeff Hinrichs, Pat Arlt, Kevin Zuroski, Anthony Wilhelms, Dave Wallin, Dave Kosch, Scott Bleacher, (second row) Rick Podraza, Todd Scriven, Pat Galley, Jeff Olson, Jay Bullington, Mike Czarnick, Dave Loseke, Norm Svoboda, Scott Fulton, Tom Goc, Fritz Roelle, Bill Puckett, Frank Carta, Bob Clay, LeRoy Krueger, Terry Erks, (third row) Mike Lehr, Jeff Johnson, Monte Weber, Jack Ewert, Jim Kamm, Jeff Becher, Dave Grachek, Dan Aerni, Gary Podraza, Scott Cruickshank, John Joseph, Jamie Bollig, Bob Wilhelms, Coach Jack Young, (fourth row) Coach Dick Luebbe, Coach Charlie Sherertz, Scott Weber, Cliff Zehring, Van Zwick, Kent Kinzer, Tim Dion, Mike Harouff, Jim Hammons, Tom Ewert, Todd Wilson, Tom Dion, Todd Moon, Coach Bob Hopp, and Coach Jeff Page. Football 91 1980 Football Highlights RIGHT: Gary Podraza scores a touchdown during the homecoming game. BELOW: Jon Joseph and Rick Podraza try to recover a fumble. BOTTOM RIGHT: Sophomore Kevin Zuroski picks up yardage in a J-V game. ' ..X? ; V V. � J, . V . . � ■%. •jp'igr-'.' 4r 92 Sports TOP LEFT: As Gary Podraza watches, assistant coach Jeff Page and coach Dick Luebbe discuss the next play. ABOVE: Jamie Bollig tackles a Kearney kick returner. LEFT: LeRoy Krueger blocks the way for Bill Puckett. Football 93 Self-Discipline Enriches Team The 1980 Discoverer volleyball team completed their season with a 3-11 record. Not too impressive? Well, maybe not at first glance, but neither is it too representative of the talent, determination and hard work that the girls contributed throughout the season. The makeup of the team wasn't necessarily that of a new team, but that of a different kind of team, with five seniors and only two juniors. The coaching plan as well as the team's goals and motto were based on the concept of self discipline. We went on a lot of self discipline and it brought the team very close together, explained Coach Nancy Hegi. The self discipline program includ- ed pre-team gatherings held before the the games that excluded Coach Hegi. During these gatherings, the girls would discuss strategies, prepare mentally, and deliver many a prayer. Coach Hegi explained that the girls also used the self discipline concept to improve continually, mak- ing it a point to eliminate an error no matter how long it took. But something just wasn't there to make us win, commented Coach Hegi. Apparently there was something lacking, even though there was never any hope given up, and there can't be, not when you play state-ranked teams and go three games in a match, according to Hegi. Evaluating the team's weaknesses, Hegi's first thought was that the girls weren't psyched enough. They again stressed self discipline, but even with the psych, the wins didn't come. Did they have the guts to put the game away? Again, they fought hard, and at the end of the season Coach Hegi commented, Maybe they were play- ing TOO hard. Hegi summed up the season by stating, We may not have had a winning season, but the experience that the girls gained from self discipline is something they can carry for the rest of their lives. Accomplishment and hard work are clearly evident when one looks over the statics of the 1980 volleyball team. Rita Louis led the team by coming out on top in five out of seven skill areas. Sonya Mueller was the team's top setter with a 92% average. Following close behind Sonya was Nancy Sacket with an 89% average. Serving went to Monica Hull with a 100% consistency average. Ulrika Nilsson compiled a 2.0 average for her defense coverage. Named to the Trans-Nebraska All-Conference team were junior Lori Thelen and senior Rita Louis. Louis was also voted to the East Big Ten Conference, along with Most Valuable Player of her team. TOP: Sonya Mueller bumps the ball while Gerry Poison looks on. ABOVE: (Front row, left to right) Gerry Poison, Becky Wilson, Michelea Spegel, Mary Zastera, Nancy Sackett, Gudrun Wilhelm, (second row) Jo Kantor, Julie Staroscik, Colleen Goering, Nancy Skouby, Lori Frauendorfer, Becky French, Lauri Brandt, (third row) Coach Nancy Hegi, Ulrika Nilsson, Stacey Oakes, Lori Thelen, Rita Louis, Renee Wiesser, Monica Hull, and Coach Karen Hoops made up the 1980 CHS volleyball team. 94 Sports Volleyball OPP CHS 15-15 Norfolk 3-11 16-6-6 Seward 14-15-15 15-15 Lakeview 5-12 15-15 Scotus 4-5 18-13-15 Lincoln High 16-15-13 15-8-15 Grand Island 9-15-11 15-13-5 Beatrice 12-15-15 16-15 Hastings 14-12 15-15 Kearney 12-4 15-15 Kearney 12-4 13-15-15 Fremont 15-5-6 (JV record: 2-8) TOP LEFT: Renee Wiesser prepares to spike a ball positioned by Coach Hegi at volleyball practice. TOP RIGHT: Student manager Jo Kantor puts up the net for another volleyball practice. LEFT: Rita Louis prepares to bump to bump the ball as Sonya Mueller stands ready. ABOVE: Colleen Goering concentrates on returning the ball as Gudrun Wilhelm watches. Volleyball 95 Chant Sets Pace for Runners Since running cross country takes endurance for 20-mile practices and 3-mile race courses, the members of the 1980 CHS team found that they needed something to think about while running. The team, joined by the student body, started the slogan Run, rock, and roll. This motto added to the team's success by expressing goals for the season - 'Run together, each and all, to win, rock the opponent, and roll to State. With this slogan, the harriers were able to go to State for the first time in the history of cross country at CHS. Leading the team to a seventh place finish at state were freshman Mike Whiting who finished 23rd, followed by Ron Hare and Tom Ryan who finished 24th and 25th respectively. When Coach Ron Callan was asked what he thought the team had learned about sportsmanship, winning, and losing, he said, 'That they needed each other. They needed one another in winning and losing. Winning is not enough - that must be done only on the day of the race. Over the course of the season, CHS team members learned what it is to be an athlete . The most important thing that happened to the team was the inter-squad competition, Callan added. Ron Hare broke the only school record with his time of 16:10. The harriers ended the season with a five and two dual record, a second place finish at Districts and seventh place at State. Callan stated, This season was the most successful season for the cross country team in the history of the school, as well as the only cross country team to qualify for State. TOP RIGHT: Senior Dale Kappenman trucks on through during his daily practice. ABOVE: Members of the 1980 CHS cross country team are (front row, left to right) Jeff Powley, Dale Kappenman, Joe Hoffer, John Arlt, (back row) Ron Hare, Brian Groteluschen, Mike Whiting, Tom Ryan, and Coach Ron Callan. RIGHT: Junior John Arlt runs with enthusiasm during practice. 96 Sports Cross Country OPP CHS 45 Scotus 15 27 York 14 45 Beatrice 15 28 Norfolk 28 40 Grand Island 18 17 Fremont 43 42 Lakeview 17 Grand Island Invite 4th place Trans-Nebraska 2nd place Big 10 4th place Districts 2nd place State 7th place Cross Country 97 Young Team When the season began, almost everyone on the 1980 CHS girls' golf team was nervous. Many of them had never played at a meet before and were not sure of what they could do. Although they did not win too many meets, it was felt that they did well for being as young and inexperienced a team as they were. The team had the attitude that, 'if we can go out there and play, we can improve, and eventually we will win.' Coach Bartholomew said, 'I am really enthused about all the girls on the team. They are all very sincere, coachable people. 'Golf is an individual sport - if you make an error, you have to live with it. It's a mental game requiring the girls to think things out.' At Trans-Nebraska Sarah Selig placed eighth, but only after a long, hard-fought battle. At the end of the meet Sarah was tied with two other girls. To break the tie they were required to play one more hole. They also tied that hole and eventually had to play five more holes. Finally, on the sixth hole, Sarah pulled the carpet out from under her opponents and came home with eighth place. Rarely does anyone tie so many times. To Coach Bartholomew, winning is very important, but this season he said, 'We had a lot of fun and it wasn't always win or die.' Coach Bartholomew enjoyed working with the team and is looking forward to next season. The number of golfers for next year looks good and there will probably be five returning lettermen. The team would like to see more support at school, even someone saying 'Good luck!' on the day of a meet. TOP LEFT: Chris Nielsen surveys the green to find the next hole before taking a swing. TOP RIGHT: Josi Beckler lines up a winning putt. RIGHT: The 1980 CHS girls' golf team includes (front row) Robin Rousek, Sarah Selig, Shellie Brakenhoff, (back row) Josi Beckler, Mickie Senften, Coach Bartholomew, Kathi Senften, and Chris Nielsen. Gains Skill 98 Sports Girls' Golf MEET PLACE Beatrice and Southeast 3rd Stanton 1st Norfolk 2nd Grand Island 2nd York and Aurora 3rd Norfolk 2nd Stanton 1st Trans-Nebraska 4th Big 10 7th Districts 9th TOP LEFT: Sarah Selig takes a stroke at the ball to drive it in. ABOVE: Coach Bartholomew watches the girls during practice, waiting to add instructions if needed. LEFT: Sarah Selig watches her teammate Chris Nielsen as she concentrates on the next hole. Girls' Golf 99 State Highlights Year Impressive showings by senior Todd Robinson and freshman Brad Scheidegger helped the 1980 boys' tennis team to a fourth place finish at the state meet. Coach Cary Duranski noted, The team peaked just when they had to. Brad was the first player in the history of CHS tennis to advance into the finals of the state tournament. His second place finish at number two singles was aided with co-captain Todd Robinson's advancement to the semis of number one singles. With the points gathered from the remainder of the team, the netters maintained sole possession of fourth place. 1980 was unique not only because of the fourth place finish at state, but also because of the variety of team personalities. Underclassmen dictated many of the dual outcomes as there were only two seniors out for tennis, co-captains Todd Martensen and Todd Robinson. The remainder of the varsity squad consisted of junior Dan David- chik, sophomore Clarey Castner, and freshmen Brad Scheidegger and Marty Sipple. As could be expected with such a young team, there were clashes in lifestyle as seniors didn't always take heed of freshmen, and vice-versa. The antics that occurred within the daily grind of drills always kept things spirited. The most memorable part of practice was running through a desig- nated part of Pawnee Park known affectionately to the tennis team as the scenic. The team worked for experience this year as well as to win. Highlights of the season included a third place finish at the Papillion Invitational and a fourth place finish at Big Ten which included a first place in number one singles by Todd Robinson. The season's climax, of course, was placing fourth at state. Our goals for this season weren't really set as a certain spot that we had to reach, but we just wanted to improve on what we had achieved last season, especially at state, which we did. Overall, I think our season was good, but I think it could have been better. There's always room for improvement, commented Duranski. Five members lettered this season. They were Clarey Castner, Todd Martensen, Todd Robinson, Brad Scheidegger, and Marty Sipple. TOP: Senior co-captain Todd Robinson shows his strong form as he punches out another powerful serve. ABOVE: 1980 Boys' Tennis team included (Kneeling, left to right) Kurt Tooley, Mark Grennan, Alan Ferris, Tim Gay, Dan Davidchik, Brad Scheidegger, (standing) Marty Sipple, Shaun Miller, Todd Martensen, Todd Robinson, Clarey Castner, Coach Gary Durauksi. 100 Sports Boys' Tennis OPP CHS 6 Kearney 3 9 Fremont 0 7 Norfolk 2 3 York 6 3 Lincoln High 6 5 Norfolk 4 7 Fremont 2 Papillion Invitational 3rd Place Trans-Nebraska 5th Place Big Ten 4th Place State 4th Place TOP LEFT: Freshman Brad Scheidegger reaches for a volley at the net. TOP CENTER: Dan Davidchik cautiously approaches the ball with a forehand stroke. CENTER: Clarey Castner appears to be directing his racquet and thoughts with confidence. LEFT: Senior co-captain Todd Martensen shows grim determination as all thoughts are cast upon his forehand return. Boys' Tennis 101 TOP LEFT: John Wieser and Dale Kappenman seem to be interested in this particular convocation. TOP RIGHT: Jon Joseph is one of the many sports fans disagreeing with a controversial call. ABOVE: Some junior guys take it easy as they watch the goings-on in the gym. RIGHT: People crowd the Commons to take part in the Christmas sing-a-long. 102 Sports Lively CHS Crowds Build Spirit Angry fans dispute yet another controversial call. Someone questions the referee's legality. Others wait for their leader to start a chant. It looks like the opponent's crowd is challeng- ing them again. They return the opponents' taunts with their own cute sayings. A member of the faculty warns them about what they're saying. Few people listen as the crowd continues its support. Crowds at CHS stand behind many sports, activities, and other zany events. When a group of students starts to gather, the crowd can change the event by building spirit. In their own crazy ways, CHS crowds shine a special kind of light on many events. If a convocation is dull, members of the crowd liven it up, sometimes a little more than expected. When people start grouping together to form a crowd at a sporting event, the event can take on a whole different outlook. Crowd support can boost a team's morale. It can also be fun, if it doesn't get out of hand. An organized CHS crowd can be very influential. This can be especially important at sporting events and pep rallies. TOP: Columbus football fans help keep the team spirited in many different ways. ABOVE LEFT: Janice Coffey, Colleen Goering, and Lori Schreiber are part of the crowd at this school gathering. ABOVE RIGHT: Tammy Gdowski and Linda Cudaback get a front row view of a convocation held in the gym. Crowds 103 Team Character Nets Results This year's team showed great character, commented head coach Al Schnabel of the 1980-81 basketball team. The Discoverers finished the season with an 8-12 record. This was their best record in the last five years. Coach Schnabel felt that the team played a good schedule, with a number of their opponents ranked. This year's team may have started us to turning the corner . . . We are just a step from being an outstanding basketball team. They showed that putting the team goals above individual goals was important. Statistically, the Discoverers were impressive. On the average, they outscored their opponents in every quarter but the first. It was the first time in years that CHS had out- rebounded their opponents. They also outscored their opponents from the free throw line and had a better shooting percentage. Eleven players were awarded varsity letters. Coach Schnabel cited outstanding play by all the seniors and said that he looked for strong leader- ship from this year's juniors and sophomores. Scott Cruickshank earned All-Big 10 and All-Trans-Nebraska honors. Coach Schnabel felt that the basketball program was improving on all levels and he looked for continued improvement. 1 TOP: Jay Bullington and Todd Martensen guard an opponent closely. ABOVE: The 1980-81 CHS varsity players are (front row) Cody Schilling, Jay Bullington, Greg Labens, Pat Pensick, (middle row) Todd Moon, Andy Korte, Todd Martensen, Scott Cruickshank, Karl Dierman, (back row) Coach Mark Mueller, Coach Bob Hopp, Dave Lange, Vaughn Gaver, Ralph Castner, Kurt Armstrong, Jim Tarnick, and Coach Al Schnabel. 104 Sports Boys' Basketball OPP CHS 69 Lincoln High 53 69 Norfolk 61 61 Hastings 58 53 South Sioux City 76 78 Lincoln Northeast 51 61 Fairbury 78 58 Crete 45 52 Grand Island 60 106 Beatrice 68 1 48 Fremont 59 47 Hastings 49 62 Omaha Benson 48 43 Fremont 53 94 Lincoln East 63 49 Lincoln Southeast 47 74 Grand Island 69 92 Norfolk 67 41 Kearney 48 60 Districts — South Sioux City 97 53 Districts — Norfolk 50 (JV record: 13-3) (Sophomore record: 8-2) TOP LEFT: Kurt Armstrong leaps above an opponent to control a jump ball. ABOVE: The 1980-81 CHS junior varsity team consists of (front row) Pat Pensick, Steve Tooley, Cody Schilling, Tim Ek, Dan Aerni, Jay Bullington, Todd Wilson, Tom Alt, Troy Caver, (second row) Coach Bob Hopp, Shawn Miller, Todd Moon, John Louis, Vaughn Gaver, Jim Tarnick, Andy Korte, Scott Channer, Karl Dierman, and Coach Mark Mueller. TOP RIGHT: Scott Cruickshank drives by a Norfolk opponent for a layup. ABOVE: The 1980-81 CHS sophomore players are (front row) Pat Pensick, Cody Schilling, Tim Ek, Todd Wilson, Clarey Castner, Troy Gaver, (back row) Coach Mark Mueller, Shawn Miller, Todd Moon, Dan Aerni, John Louis, Marc Herrold, Scott Channer, and Steve Smagala. Boys' Basketball 105 1980-81 Basketball Highlights TOP: CHS basketball players encourage each other as they wait to enter the game. ABOVE: Head coach Al Schnabel directs his team and watches the outcome with enthusiasm. RIGHT: Todd Martensen leads the Discoverers through a line of fans. 106 Sports TOP LEFT: Jay Bullington guides the ball to the hoop over a Norfolk defender. ABOVE: Tom Alt concentrates on getting around an opponent for two points. LEFT: Both teams scramble for the loose basketball in a sophomore game. Boys' Basketball 107 Girls' Basketball OPP CHS 66 Lincoln High 25 68 Hastings 43 40 Scotus 26 31 South Sioux City 45 47 Kearney 27 45 Beatrice 34 41 Fremont 27 49 Hastings 30 53 Norfolk 31 59 Lincoln Northeast 39 41 Fremont 27 53 Lakeview 19 66 Lincoln East 36 65 Grand Island 24 58 Norfolk 20 47 Districts - South Sioux City 35 (JV record: 0-15) 108 Sports Girls' Basketball Gains Strength TOP: The 1980-81 CHS Girls' Basketball team is (back row) Nancy Skouby, Bonnie Farrell, Rita Louis, Lori Thelen, lanet Maca, Patti Chavanu, (middle row) Tonie Hockenberger, Coach )eff Page, Coach Steve Klutman, Karla Keeshan, (front row) Student Manager Julie Knopick, Becky French, Stacey Oakes, Jennifer Hey, and Mary Zastera. Not pictured are Sonya Mueller, Kathy Blank, Tina Meays, Lori Podraza, Jean Lashley, Teresa Asbury, and Student Manager Cathy Jonson. Training for the 1980-81 CHS girls' basketball team started the second week in October with pre-season conditioning. A weightlifting program was started and the girls ran after lifting weights. When it was possible to get an open gym, the girls played five on five. The second week in November, practice started. During the pre- season, there was a concentration on building the strength that was needed in the shoulder area to improve rebounding. The CHS girls' basketball program had existed for 6 years. While there was some improvement on skills after the first year, it was felt that this year it had dropped a bit. The reason given by Coach Steve Klutman was that some girls were going out for basketball in high school with no previous exper- ience. He felt that basketball should be played before junior high. People can't just play basketball only during basketball season. He felt that the girls needed to participate in weightlifting, summer camps and leagues, and basketball during the summer. This must be done. It isn't going to conflict with other things. The team this year wasn't quick enough to press, so they had to stay away from the press. Basic strategy was to fast break when they could and exhibit more patience. At the end of the season, the varsity team's record was 1-15, while the junior varsity's record was 0-14. Lori Thelen was the leading scorer, with an average of 10.2 points per game, and the leading rebounder, averaging 8.9 rebounds per game. Thelen also led the team in assists and steals and was an East Big Ten All-Star selection. Coach Klutman felt that the team played fairly well on defense, using 2-1-2 and man-to-man defense, and that they did a fairly good job of forcing the other team to shoot. Janet Maca said she felt that on defense, all the other teams had more depth. When they pressed, they had fresh people to put in that we didn't have. ABOVE: Nancy Skouby tries for two points over the head of an opposing player while teammate Mary Zastera looks for the rebound. Girls' Basketball 109 Doctors Conquer Intramurals After all the dust had settled, the Doctors emerged as the 1981 CHS intramural basketball champions. Their team record after the playoffs was 8-0. This year there were two divisions of seven teams each. At the end of the regular season, the Doctors reigned as division I winners, followed by Schnabelism, the Masters of Disaster, the Assassins, B-Team, the Nobodies, and Team. Division II was won by the undefeated Teacher Creatures. The faculty is ineligible to win the overall championship, so the Oz's, who placed second, and the 69'ers, third, went on to the playoffs. The remainder of division II rounded off with the Doobies, the Main Connection, the Connection, and the Spooners. When the regular season was over, the top two teams from each division played a game to see who would play in the finals for the overall championship. In division I, the Doctors faced Schnabelism in what turned out to be a tough match-up. The post-season playoffs set the Doctors against Schnabelism and the Oz's against the 69'ers. In the first game, Schnabelism gave the Doctors all they could handle but fell short, 32-30. The 69'ers, who had already lost to the Oz's once, played a sound game with Brad Loseke scoring 27 points as they defeated the Oz's, 37-33. The finals were won by the Doctors by a score of 41-36. Mr. Craig Post and Mr. Larry Anderson sponsored this year's in- tramurals. Division I's high scorer was Steve Zaura, who scored 25 points in a game against Team. Division ll's high scorer was Brad Loseke. Brad scored 32 points against the Connection. TOP RIGHT: Tom Goc and Brad Loseke of the 69'ers try to grab the basketball from the Doctors' Steve Zaura. RIGHT: The Doctors, 1981 intramural champs, are (front row) Dave Grachek, Steve Zaura, (middle row) Cliff Zehring, Jim Hoge, Kevin Korte, (back row) Jon Joseph, Tom Goc, and (not pictured) Troy Engdahl. 110 Sports LEFT: Cliff Zehring reaches for a pass as Dave Grachek (background) and Todd Robinson look on. Division 1 Standings Doctors 6-0 Schnabelism 5-1 Masters of Disaster 4-2 Assassins 3-3 B-Team 2-4 Nobodies 1-5 Team 0-6 Division II Standings Teacher Creatures 6-0 Oz's 5-1 69'ers 4-2 Doobies 3-3 Main Connection 2-4 Connection 1-5 Spooners 0-6 Playoffs Doctors 32 Schnabelism 30 69'ers 37 Oz's 33 Doctors 41 69'ers 36 lntramurals 111 Swim Teams Splash to Success With the combination of the boys' and girls' swim teams, Columbus High had one of its greatest swimming seasons ever. The girls' team captured fifth place at the state meet, while the boys finished tenth. Under head coach Paul Sanderson, the girls ended the season with a perfect 8-0 dual record and a pair of first place victories at Trans-Nebraska and Big Ten. The boys ended up with a 3-4-1 dual record, third place at Trans-Nebraska, and second place at Big Ten. State was a highlight for both the boys' and girls' teams as six new school records were set. The boys set a new record for the 200 medley relay and Mike Ablard set new marks in the 200 individual medley and the 100 breast- stroke. The girls set new school records in the medley relay, the 100 breaststroke, and the 400 freestyle relay. Other highlights this year for the girls were their defeat of Lincoln East and their performance at the Husker Classic. For the boys, Big Ten was the best meet. TOP RIGHT: Excitement and tension are shown in the faces of Craig Walgren, Kristi Snow and Renee Weisser. ABOVE: Head Coach Paul Sanderson demon- strates how to paddle. ABOVE: The girls' swim team includes (front row) Student Manager Cindy Yanes, Chris Lee, Janet Robertson, Kristi Snow, Student Managers Bev Wichman and Heather Jenny, (middle row) Assistant Coach Karen Hoops, Karen Ablard, Linda Gray, Renee Weisser, Kathy Lee, Kelly Lovci, (back row) Coach Paul Sanderson, Jodie Herrold, Diane Staroscik, Heidi Sloth, and Sandy Van Dyke. 112 Sports TOP LEFT: The boys' swim team includes (front row) Student Manager Cindy Yanes, Chris Van Dyke, Karl Sloth, Pete Hoffmann, Student Managers Bev Wichman and Heather Jenny, (middle row) Assistant Coach Karen Hoops, Terry Krepel, Brad Roland, Rob Long, Craig Walgren, Scott Adkisson, Barry Whitney, Wayne Zimmer- man, (back row) Coach Paul Sanderson, Tom Ewert, Kirk Hicks, Jeff Lowry, Mike Ablard, and Cliff Placzek. TOP RIGHT: Mike Ablard anxiously awaits the start of the race. LEFT: Kelly Lovci races against time in the freestyle. ABOVE: Rob Long looks toward the finish. Swimming 113 Boys' Swimming OPP CHS 81 Fremont 90 122 Lincoln Northeast 49 46 Lincoln East 37 26 South Sioux City 57 51 Norfolk 29 41 Hastings 41 101 Lincoln High 66 23 Grand Island 59 Millard Invitational 7th Trans-Nebraska 3rd Big Ten 2nd State 10th TOP: Rob Long starts another race. ABOVE: Brad Roland takes a deep breath before hitting the water. RIGHT: Members of the swim team discuss the meet as they sit on the sidelines. 114 Sports Girls' Swimming OPP CHS 47 Fremont 116 41 Lincoln Northeast 48 30 Lincoln East 49 33 South Sioux City 50 31 Norfolk 52 17 Hastings 66 34 Lincoln High 122 28 Grand Island 55 UNL Invitational 9th Trans-Nebraska 1st Big Ten 1st State 5th Swimming 115 The Third Time's A Charm For the third year in a row the CHS wrestlers were crowned state cham- pions. This state championship was very special to the wrestlers as well as to the community of Columbus. It was the first time that any Nebraska high school wrestling team had won the title three years in a row. This was the second state title for Coach Charlie Sherertz at CHS. How did Columbus acquire such good wrestlers and such a fine program? The CHS wrestling team worked very hard both in and out of season. The grapplers practiced for two and one half hours six days a week. They also ran from two to ten miles after practice on their own time. Out of season, the wrestlers practiced two nights a week for one and one half hours. They also had matches through- out the summer with wrestlers from out of state. These out-of-season matches were optional. Sherertz ex- pressed hope that his wrestlers would go out for spring and summer sports and that they would continue to practice their wrestling. Sherertz added that no one can win without practice. TOP RIGHT: Anthony Wilhelms appears to be in control during his match against a Papillion opponent. LEFT: Todd Thalken and Bill Delp practice tying up. ABOVE: Rick Podraza rides his opponent at a meet. 116 SportS Wrestling OPP CHS 6 Ralston 52 12 Lincoln Southeast 38 12 Papillion 44 0 Beatrice 58 14 Norfolk 33 10 Kearney 35 6 Lincoln East 57 8 Fremont 58 9 Lincoln Northeast 45 Kearney Invitational 2nd Place Millard Invitational 1st place Bellevue West Invitational 1st Place Trans-Nebraska 1st Place Big Ten 1st Place Districts 1st Place State 1st Place TOP LEFT: Kevin Zuroski and Bob Shepherd work up a sweat during practice. TOP RIGHT: LeRoy Krueger prepares to go for the takedown at a home meet. ABOVE: The 1980-81 CHS varsity wrestling team consists of (back row) Assistant Coach Dale Bonge, LeRoy Krueger, Bob Wilhelms, Scott Fulton, Kelly Person, Rick Podraza, Todd Thalken, Student Manager Lenny Kwapnioski, Coach Charlie Sherertz, (front row) Chris Gellermann, Anthony Wilhelms, Tom Woodward, Tracy Pagel, Jeff Herout, Bob Shepherd, and John Arlt. Wrestling 117 1980-81 Wrestling Highlights TOP RIGHT: Todd Thalken, Scott Fulton, Tracy Pagel, Coach Sherertz, and Coach Bonge enjoy the wrestling convocation. ABOVE: Tom Woodward lifts his opponent off the mat. MIDDLE RIGHT: CHS students watch their championship team at State. RIGHT: Anthony Wilhelms controls his oppon- ent. 118 Sports LEFT: In this series of photos. Bob Wilhelms prepares to meet his final opponent, applies a half nelson, and puts an arm bar hold on his opponent. Bob eventually won the match and became the state champion at 145 lbs. ABOVE: Anthony Wilhelms is officially designated as the winner of his match. Wrestling 119 Weber Leads Boys' Track Team Muscleman Scott Weber and speedster Mark Bellum led the Dis- coverers in an up and down season. Many good performances were turned in against tough competition. Five boys represented the CHS boys' track team at the state track meet. Scott Weber captured second place in the shot put with a 56' 1 3A” heave. Other state qualifiers were Mark Bellum in three individual events (100-meter dash, 200-meter sprints and 400-meter sprints), Ron Hare in the 800-meter run, Tom Ryan in the 3200-meter run, and Tom Coc in the triple jump. TOP RIGHT: Tom Goc and Brad Loseke compete with Grand Island athletes in the high hurdles. ABOVE: Senior co-captain Dale Kappenman sets the pace for the long distance runners. RIGHT: Columbus is led by Tom Ryan and Ron Hare in the 3200-meter run. 120 Sports Boys' Track OPP CHS 62 Seward 79 77 Beatrice 63 78 York 89 Columbus Invite 3rd G.l. Invite 4th Fremont Invite 7th Norfolk Invite 8th Trans-Nebraska 4th Big Ten 7th Districts 5th State 8 points ABOVE: The 1981 boys' track team includes (back row) Assistant Coach Ron Callan, Dale Kappenman, Tom Goc, Brad Loseke, Gregg Pagel, Van Zwick, Gary Podraza, jim Kamm, Jack Ewert, Head Coach Dick Luebbe, Assistant Coach Jack Young, (middle row) Tom Ryan, Cody Schilling, Ron Hare, Mike Hasselbalch, LeRoy Krueger, Dave Loseke, Jeff Becher, Dan Wallin, Norm Svoboda, (front row) John Wieser, Todd Wilson, Troy Paben, Mark Bellum, Jim Peterson, Dave Kosch, Scott Placzek, and Fred Esser. ABOVE: Sophomore Cody Schilling exerts all of his effort as he stretches for extra inches in the long jump. Boys' Track 121 Girls Have Six State Qualifiers Although its members turned in many record times and broke numer- ous school records, the CHS girls' track team did not finish as high in most meets as they had hoped to. The season's highlight was the winning of the cross-town triangular with Scotus and Lakeview. State qualifiers from the 1981 team were Becky Wilson in the 100-, 200-, and 400-meter dash; Gerry Poison in the shot put; Lori Thelen in the discus; and the 1600-meter relay team of Wilson, Sandi Crumrine, Rita Louis, and Renee Weisser. Points at State were earned from the sixth place finishes by Becky Wilson in the 100-meter dash and by the 1600-meter relay team. Coach Nancy Hegi and the team were disappointed in their State perfor- mance since they did not achieve their best times there. RIGHT: Gerry Poison shows absolute concentra- tion as she prepares for a shot put attempt. BELOW: Trying for a record long jump is Renee Weisser. 122 Sports Girls' Track OPP CHS 69 Norfolk 45 123 Grand Island 75 64-58 Lakeview-Scotus 84 73 York 72 G.l. Invite 6th Schuyler Invite 6th Norfolk Invite 5th Trans-Nebraska 4th Big Ten 8th Districts 5th State 6 points TOP LEFT: Kelly Lovci clears a hurdle on her way to the finish. ABOVE: Sprinting down the track is Tonie Hockenberger. LEFT: The 1981 girls' track team includes (front row) Mary Person, Sonya Mueller, Tonie Hockenberger, Lori Bukacek, (middle row) Becky Wilson, Sandy Crumrine, Gerry Poison, (back row) Assistant Coach Diane Oppliger, Monica Hull, Renee Weisser, Lori Thelen, Sunny Sherertz, Kelly Lovci, Robin Small, Rita Louis, and Head Coach Nancy Hegi. Girls' Track 123 Boys' Golf Places Sixth at State The CHS boys' golf team compiled a 5-3 dual record this year. The best nine-hole totals of the season were the shooting of 36 by Dave Lange, 37 by Troy Engdahl, 37 by Karl Dierman, and 40 by Ed Fry in a dual with Scotus. Although the team did not do well in all the tournaments, a first place tie with Norfolk at Trans-Nebraska and a second place finish at the District Golf Meet pleased the team. Pat Pensick shot a 77 for a tie for the first place medal at Districts. Coach Bart Bartholomew was happy with the team's sixth place finish at the Boys' State Golf Tournament in Omaha. Dierman was eighth in medal standings while Lange was eleventh. 124 Sports Boys' Golf OPP CHS 163 Norfolk 155 169 Scotus 167 165 Fremont 169 172 Norfolk 163 161 Scotus 152 209 Stanton 171 174 Fremont 172 Beatrice Invite 9th G.l. Invite 8th Ralston Invite 13th Capital City Invite 12th Fremont Invite 5th Trans-Nebraska 1st Big Ten 6th Districts 2nd State 6th LEFT: Alan Winkle chips his way out of the sand. BOTTOM LEFT: Dave Lange puts everything into his shot. BELOW. Sophomore Jeff Powley taps his ball onto the green. Boys' Golf 125 Girls' Tennis Works to Improve A 5-4 victory over Norfolk after losing the first dual against them was a highlight of the 1981 CHS girls' tennis team. By the end of the season, the varsity team had a record of 1 and 5 and the junior varsity's record was 3 and 1. At State, the team tied Omaha Mercy for thirteenth place out of twenty-two. Coach Dorothy Courtier said that she felt that the team was a really nice group of girls to work with. They were dedicated and got up at six o'clock every morning for a month to practice. I felt the team was very competitive, aggressive, and hard-working. Although there were many girls out for tennis, only six to eight girls could play at each meet. Thus, there were girls practicing with the chance that they would improve, beat a team member, and be able to play in the next meet. Coach Courtier said, They all have a chance to play, but it depends on how much they want it. They need to play in the summer. Hopefully, some will go to clinics, participate in summer leagues, and take private lessons. The top two letter-point earners were Connie Micek and Kathy Kraen- ow. Other girls who lettered were Lisa Bobert, Nancy Sackett, Jodie Herrold, Denise Staroscik, and Diane Staroscik. TOP: Lisa Bobert (foreground) looks disappointed after returning the ball to her opponents as her partner Nancy Sackett looks on. ABOVE: The 1980-81 girls' tennis team includes (back row) Coach Dorothy Courtier, Ulrika Nilsson, Chris Nielsen, Becky French, Mary Olsufka, Jodie Herrold, Assistant Coach Cindy Aerni, (middle row) Manager Elisa Lange, Denise Staroscik, Diane Staroscik, Gudrun Wilhelm, Sarah Selig, Manager Barb Jarecki, (front row) Connie Micek, Kathy Kraenow, Nancy Sackett, and Lisa Bobert. 126 Sports Girls' Tennis OPP CHS 8 Lincoln Pius X 1 8 Grand Island 2 8 Norfolk 1 8 Fremont 1 4 Norfolk 5 8 Fremont 1 Kearney Invitational 4th Place Fremont Invitational 9th Place Papillion Invitational 6th Place Trans-Nebraska 2nd Place Big Ten Tied for 6th Place State Tied for 13th Place TOP LEFT: Gudrun Wilhelm, using a backhand swing, hits the ball. ABOVE: Putting all of her strength behind her racket, Connie Micek returns the ball. LEFT: Flowing into her swing, Kathy Kraenow tries to defeat her opponent. Girls' Tennis 127 Computer Basics Produces Output Computers? Yes, CHS is now into computers. The class is Computer Basics, where students have the opportunity to work with four newly purchased computers. Students started the class by learning some basic fundamentals, such as putting information in and hoping to receive some new info. Then the class got harder but more fun. Students had to start finding and correcting their own errors, which was at times frustrating. Students also had to do mathematical, business and statistical problems. Then came the really fun part. Students learned how to program games, such as The Bomber, Space Wars, and Heads or Tails, and songs. Frosty the Snowman and the CHS fight song were two of the most popular songs programmed. Then students were taught gra- phics, in other words, making designs. Students programmed snowmen, Christmas trees, and The Class of 81 , and one student programmed a scene where a bird flew across the screen, stopped, and bombed a tree below. Students had the opportunity to exercise creativity as they learned about computers. TOP: Perfecting a computer program proved to be a time-consuming process for seniors Kurt Armstrong and Ralph Castner. ABOVE: Senior Cathy Uhlmann concentrates on getting one of the assigned programs placed on her disk ' the equipment used to store information in CHS's Apple II computer system. RIGHT: Aaahhrgh . . . stumped again! Senior Kathy Kosch considers her next move in designing a program. 130 Academics Kindergarten Class New Hope A change came to CHS during the 1980-81 school year. Looking down the hall, one could see students averaging three feet in height walking around, getting drinks, and stepping into their lockers to reach for their coats. Who were these short beings? Was CHS being invaded? No, they were five- and six-year-old students taking part in the developmental kindergarten program. The purpose of the program was the early prevention of school failure. The type of student here was considered a high risk for failure in school. This was determined by tests taken before entering kindergarten. Those children showing a possible risk of failure were tested again. A conference was then arranged with the parents of the children, the program was recommended, and placement in the program was made. These children attended regular kindergarten class in the morning and came to CHS in the afternoon. 1980-81 was the first year for the developmental kindergarten program at Columbus High School and the fourth year for the program. It was previously located at Williams Elemen- tary School, but it was moved due to a lack of space. Ginny Bullis was the developmen- tal kindergarten teacher and Pat Fowler was the teacher's aide. There were also three high school volunteers. They were Tammy Hawthorne, Vickey Hammer, and Janice Coffey. These CHS students came in during the last half of the period to help. In class, the kindergarteners con- centrated on readiness skills, colors, the alphabet, shapes, beginning motor skills, sounds, consonants, number concepts, and fine motor skills (such as how to hold a pencil and scissors) to strengthen muscles. One special feature for learning was the System Eighty, a machine which cost from $200 to $300. The program consisted of a record and answer form. Shapes were flashed across the screen, and the child was asked to push the button in front of the correct answer. If the child was correct, he could go on to the next shapes, but if he was wrong, a different frame over the same shape appeared. The key to this activity was repetition. The students shared lockers with each other. They really think that it's neat having a locker, even though they usually have to stand on the bottom of the locker to reach the hooks, said Mrs. Fowler. Field trips were taken to places like McDonalds, Fairacres, and a zoo. Early at the beginning of kinder- garten, children are eager for school, but some have trouble, become frustrated, and get a bad attitude towards school, said Ms. Bullis. Hopefully, the developmental kinder- garten program may prevent and reduce the overall number of failures at school in years to come. ABOVE: Travis Breuer looks up from his project in Developmental Kindergarten. LEFT: Kayla Inks, Stephanie Happ, Corinna Wetmur, and Jill Paprocki play an alphabet game. BOTTOM LEFT: Corinna Wetmur seems to be deep in thought while teacher's aide Pat Fowler awaits her answer. Computers, Developmental Kindergarten 131 Nutrition Stressed in Home Ec The 1980-81 home economics classes were kept busy with various field trips, guest speakers, and special projects. Different classes took field trips to clothing stores, a historical museum, sites where houses were being built, restaurants, fabric stores, laundromats, Heritage House, a funeral home, and Fairacres School. Guest speakers talked about ma- keup, teenage problems and marriage. A pastor spoke on premarital counsel- ing and family planning. Representa- tives from the State Department of Health spoke on venereal disease and spouse and child abuse. Other speakers were a realtor, a florist, and Mrs. Tooley from the Loup Power District who spoke about conduction in small appliances and microwave ovens. The students also kept busy with projects outside the classroom. They went to the developmental kindergar- ten class in the high school and talked to the children about nutrition, showed a film, and prepared some food from each of the four food groups. The foods classes canned carrots, jellies, beets, tomatoes, beef jerky, and dried apples. The foods class also planned and prepared four days' meals for lunches in the school cafeteria. Mrs. Mueller's adult living class held a creative play day in the fall. The students planned and carried out all the steps to the event. They invited area preschoolers in for four days. The students then were responsible for conducting the class and later evaluat- ed themselves. Mrs. Mueller, who teaches adult living and clothing, was new this year at CHS. This was her first year of teaching. She said, I think it will be easier next year. I'll know what to expect, but I did enjoy it.'' TOP: left Herout and Diane Engquist of Foods and Nutrition II are shown the different aspects of feeding a hungry high school by cafeteria workers Helen Nitz (far left) and Maxine Bredahl (far right). ABOVE: Teri Osterhoudt keeps her eye on her work, making sure that her stitches are straight. RIGHT: Jan Geilenkirchen makes adjustments on the garment she is sewing during her clothing class. 132 Academics Projects Built in Industrial Arts With a vast selection of courses available in the industrial arts field, students had plenty to choose from in order to acquire technical skills and knowledge for several occupations. Students could design and build many different projects with the fine equip- ment and facilities. Metals and woods students con- structed many projects ranging from lamps to schoolhouses. First-year students in automotive classes were assigned classroom and lab work while seniors worked on their own cars. Drafting classes taught were Mechanical, Engineering, and Archi- tectural Drawing. Some drafting students entered drawings in a contest and won ribbons. Electronics classes stayed busy with their circuits and built projects from scratch. LEFT: Working hard in Metals I class is Kevin Zuroski. BELOW LEFT: Dallas Korcek keeps his records in shop class. BELOW: Robbie Swanson works on an electrical wiring project. Home Ec, Industrial Arts 133 CHS Students' Work Selected Several different types of art classes gave students the opportunity to express their creativity. Drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, and experimenting with fibers were all areas that attracted many students. Art students Lisa Dohmen and Patti Chavanu had work entered in a state competition. Dohmen had two of her pieces displayed at the Nebraska Wesleyan High School Honors Art Show. Chavanu was chosen to display her picture at the National Scholastic Art Awards Show in Lincoln. ABOVE: This pencil drawing is the work of Jaci Fallick. 134 Academics Musical Talent Seen Around CHS The CHS music department provided numerous musical activities for students during the 1980-81 school year. Marching band students per- formed halftime shows at football games. They also performed in compe- titions around the state as well as in the Columbus Days parade. The flag and rifle corps added color to the marching band while performing in competition as well as during the halftime shows at football games. The concert band and the jazz band practiced long hard hours in the winter and spring. These two groups performed in concerts and competition throughout the school year. For those students who didn't feel like marching in a parade or playing an instrument, there were various vocal groups including New World Singers, Sizzlin' Sisters, Girls' Glee, Mixed Choir, and Concert Choir. Each of these groups had both concerts and competitions. One special activity that involved several musical groups was the band and choir Pops Concert on May 7. TOP: The New World Singers concentrate on reading some music during class. MIDDLE LEFT: Kevin Hall and Jim Peterson engage in some conversation before going on stage for a choir concert. ABOVE: Assisted by band students Greg Spreeman, Alan Ferris, Van Zwick, and Scott Arnold, Mr. Bacon leads Christmas carols in the Commons. LEFT: Dave Divis provides the rhythm for the Christmas carols. Art, Music 135 It's Friday CHS's Theatre II classes presented Friday Night Live”, a series of four one-act plays, on May 1. Each was put on by a different class. Each student in the Theatre II classes had to choose his or her own area of the play. The students could choose acting, lighting, makeup, pub- licity, or set construction. Cinderella was the first play to be presented. It followed the plot of the original version, only it was set to the style of a satirical Dragnet episode. The second play was The Slumber Party . It involved a group of girls sleeping over at a friend's house. One girl was missing because she was hiding from a guy with whom she didn't want to go out. Crazy, Mixed-up Island of Dr. Moreau was the third play per- formed. It was an adaptation of the H. C. Wells original, where a mad scientist turned animals into people. He tested his animal-people's human characteris- tics on a group of shipwrecked passengers. Dr. Moreau ended up turning himself into a dog. Beat it. Beatnik was the final play pre ited. A family mistook their daughter's fiancfe for a beatnik. The girl's brother and sister had a party for the purpose of breaking up the couple. All efforts failed and the couple lived happily ever after. Night Live . . . TOP LEFT: Hedda (Brenda Glur) assists the diabolical Dr. Moreau (Frank Bartushock) in the Crazy, Mixed-up Island of Dr. Moreau. TOP RIGHT: Eddie (Brad Loseke), a shipwrecked passenger, thinks and writes a letter. ABOVE: Bonnie (Teresa Tremain) talks on the telephone while Thad (Chuck Wiese) sits and reads a magazine. LEFT: Lorraine (Lori Korus) plays it cool as she relaxes in her bean bag chair. 136 Academics TOP LEFT: Kitty (Sheri Mason) and Shirley (Sherri Weldon) perform their song and dance routine. TOP RIGHT: Susette (Lori Krueger), Claudette (Stephanie Weber), and Thad (Chuck Wiese) listen to Bonnie (Teresa Tremain). MIDDLE LEFT: Cappy (Tom Aerni) and Thad (Chuck Wiese) look at a picture of Warren which is held by Bonnie (Teresa Tremain). ABOVE: Dr. Moreau (Frank Bartushock) discusses his methods with a disagreeing Montgomery (Tony Robak). LEFT: M'ling (Randy Bohaty) leads the life of a dog. One-act Plays 137 Special Classes Offer Variety Special education is a program which is designed to help students who have special needs or who find it difficult to function in a regular classroom. Students in Miss Korth's class studied subjects such as English, math, reading, history, civics, health, science, and adult living. The students also had a chance to take other classes through- out the building. They could take courses such as metals, woods, music, math, history, foods, pottery, market- ing, single survival, and fibers. Students in Miss Korth's classes were involved in many special activities this year. They had a picnic and a Christmas dinner and made things for the developmental kindergarten class. TOP RIGHT: Miss Korth assists Roger Yates with his assignment. ABOVE: Sue Hughes takes a little rest before finishing her studies. ABOVE RIGHT: Chelly Blankinship (standing) and Sue Hughes have a short chat. RIGHT: Nick Bartushock takes time out to have his picture taken. 138 Academics Fitness Stressed in Co-ed P.E. If you would do these exercises every day for the rest of your life, you would remain limber and healthy, is a phrase often heard from physical education instructors. P.E. gave juniors, sophomores, and even a few seniors a chance to run, stretch, and learn more about various athletics. This year's addition to the standard roster was Mr. Bartholomew's Run for Fun in the junior classes. Some students were reluctant to take an active part in P.E., but the majority just seemed to take it in as a part of school. i TOP LEFT: Lori Ott and Andy Cech are shown at their best during racquetball. TOP RIGHT: Mark Bellum stands ready for anything as Rob Long watches. LEFT: Steve Tooley, observed by Sara Dixon and Alan Winkle, practices his CPR. ABOVE: Andy Warnecke focuses all of his attention on playing ping-pong. Alternative Education, P.E. 139 TOP LEFT: Mark Hollman promenades Denise Liss on home, followed by Terry Wallick and his partner. TOP RIGHT: Juniors, clapping their hands to the beat, get ready to start a new dance step. ABOVE: Kevin Neumann promenades Chelly Blankinship around the square. MIDDLE RIGHT: The room is alive with sound as the sophomores enjoy square dancing. RIGHT: Enjoying themselves off and on the floor, juniors get ready for the next dance. 140 Academics Students Like to Rip and Snort The music has begun to flow. The sophomore and junior classes are ready to dance. The caller says, ''The most beautiful couple — rip and snort! and everyone, knowing whom he is talking about, dives under each others' arms to be the first one through. Once again, juniors and so- phomores were able to participate in the annual square dance. Many students said that their favorite dances were Ocean Wave and Rip and Snort. They also danced polkas, the Flying Dutchman, and a couple of different disco steps. Junior Lisa Blaser said, I thought it was fun. I wish the seniors could do it next year, even though we don't have P.E. Junior Chris Bleacher said that she liked . . . Rip and Snort. I like the sound of it. Overall, most students said that they enjoyed the square dancing and would like to do it again. TOP: These students seem to be enjoying themselves as they try to see whose arm can stretch the farthest. MIDDLE LEFT: Following the commands of the caller, students rip and snort. ABOVE: Kicking their feet up, the juniors do the Hustle. LEFT: Lisa Baxa is swung around in a star formation. Square Dancing 141 Journalism Experience Unique Journalism class is a unique exper- ience. In it, students are taught skills that prepare them for positions on the school publication staffs. With these skills and a little practice, polish, and experience, students can contribute their talents to the improvement of school publications. This year's journalism class met during the second semester. When the students first came to class, many didn't know anything beyond the basics. They spent their time doing a lot of reading in their textbooks to gain knowledge of terms and general information about putting a newspaper and an annual together. The new journalism teacher, Miss Susan Lam- phiear, instructed them in layout techniques, headline counting, and the different forms of stories ranging from features and interviews to the report- ing of news. Now, knowing the basics TOP RIGHT: Dan Davidchik, Robin Rousek, and Kirstin Peterson go for a spin at the journalism picnic. ABOVE: Shelly Fowler, Billie Goedeken, and Lori Schreiber (foreground) are caught in the act of having a waterfight during the journalism picnic. RIGHT: Shelly Fowler and Karin Bennett horse around at the journalism picnic. of how to create a newspaper or annual, the students were given the chance to put it all together. They had to place stories, pictures, ads, head- lines, and cutlines in a newspaper layout so that everything fit. Journalism student Billie Goedeken thought that doing the actual layout was a good experience. You learned a lot because you had to do it all yourself, she commented. At the end of the school year, the journalism students attended the annual journalism picnic for all old and new members of the publication staffs. Each person brought a covered dish. Everyone was introduced, and after supper, a meeting was held to discuss the next year's publications. Many staffers had good ideas and it looked as though the high standard of quality would continue. After staff positions for the next year were announced, a massive water fight began. Even advisor Miss Lamphiear got wet. 142 Academics Social Studies Sets New Pace This year's social studies depart- ment was full of new and different things. Juniors and sophomores soon learned that they were required to take a few additional courses besides the traditional U.S. History and Civics. A wide range of course selections was offered so that students could earn enough credits. One of these new courses was Mr. Steinbrook's Frontier History class. Although this was a senior class, it gave the juniors something to look forward to. The class is about Mountain Men and their unusual way of life. Some of the activities in this class were tomahawk throwing, trap setting, and a rendezvous to Mr. Steinbrook's cabin. Another addition to the social studies department was Mr. John Schmaltz, who joined the staff to replace the late Mr. Roy Jeffers. A native of North Dakota, Mr. Schmaltz has had an interesting career which has included working with various Con- gressmen in Washington. TOP LEFT: Mr. Gordon Steinbrook watches to make sure that Marla Molczyk loads the rifle correctly. LEFT: Mr. John Schmaltz took over the position of the late Mr. Roy Jeffers at mid-term. ABOVE: Mr. Steinbrook looks for equipment while Dana Ernst and Doug Fish Wessel examine the short starter for the muzzle loader. Journalism, Social Studies 143 Business Gets Down to Basics This year's business department kept students busy learning the fundamentals of accounting, shorth- and, typing, and office machines. These classes were designed to provide skills that could be used after high school. In Accounting, Mr. Jackson taught his classes the correct procedures for managing books and keeping the financial situation of a company up-to-date. In Office Machines, students learned how to run different types of adding machines and the dictaphone with a typewriter. The skills could be used for jobs while students were still in high school. Still more students could be seen in other rooms, busily practicing their shorthand and typing. In general, the department kept going with business as usual. TOP: During Office Machines, Patti Harrington keeps busy with her work. LEFT: Michelle Schlender gets some advice from Mr. Rist. ABOVE: Robin Groke is shown here using the dictaphone to practice shorthand. 144 Academics Marketing Covers Many Ideas Sales promotion techniques, dis- play rating, and advertising were just a few of the many materials covered in marketing. Another subject covered was learning how to fill out a job application and how to prepare a correct job resume. This gave students useful knowledge for future jobs. Marketing also covered aspects of being a buyer of wholesale goods and then, in turn, selling them to the consumer for a profit. Students learned the proper techniques needed to become a successful businessper- son. TOP: Patti Kearney and Tom Wolfe busily study their marketing problems. LEFT: Lisa Brandt (left) and Deb Sliva (right) guide a blindfolded Lori Korus as she walks on the tables in the marketing room. ABOVE: Dave Milburn concentrates on his marketing during the last few minutes of class. Business, Marketing 145 Math Keeps Students Thinking 4 + 4 = 8 20 - 9 = 11 This sounds pretty basic, but basic fundamentals are needed for any math course. This year's courses were no different. Calculus was offered again this year for those CHS seniors who took Algebra I in the eighth grade. In Calculus, students learned about der- ivatives, integration, and finding area and volume using differentiation. Math IV and Trigonometry were also pos- sibilities for seniors. These courses were designed to give those interested in college a good background in math. Also offered in the math depart- ment were Math III, Algebra II, Geometry, and Algebra I. Math III was a course designed to ease juniors into Calculus while Algebra I and II and Geometry gave students a well- planned background in math. TOP: Terry Erks (center) takes a nap during math while Colleen Heule and Dave Staack try to get their homework done. LEFT: Dressed up as a clown for clone day. Miss Owens gives Janet Shefcyk some advice on her math assignment. 146 Academics ABOVE: Miss Owens smiles as she looks over her industrious math class. Students Stay Busy in Sciences V2m,v( + 1 2nn2vj = + V2m2v22 C5H„OH + CHjCOOH = CHjCOOQH,, + H20 What bones are in a crayfish? If you were in physics, chemistry, or biology, you probably know what some of these are. The first equation is for the conservation of kinetic energy, which is used in physics. The second is an equation which chemistry students are familiar with. It represents the production of amyl acetate (banana oil). A crayfish has no inner bones, but has an exoskeleton instead. Other interesting things were studied in science classes during the 1980-81 school year. Physics students learned about waves, motion, and electricity. Chemistry students tested for acid content in pop, made ice cream, and colored Easter eggs. Biology students studied the physical structures of crayfish and worms while they were dissecting during fourth quarter. Ecology students learned about the weather when Dr. Dave Eiser came and talked to them. They also learned about water pollution and other aspects of nature while on field trips. TOP LEFT: Eric Abdullah take notes after making some observations on the microscope. MIDDLE LEFT: Tim Ek is intent on doing his biology assignment. ABOVE: Dr. Dave Eiser of Channel 3 weather talks to ecology students. LEFT: Physics students watch Mr. Griffith make waves in the hall. Math, Science 147 Students Promote Languages Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Hablo Espanol. Many elementary students knew what these phrases meant by the time their high school teachers were done drilling them in German or Spanish. German IV and Spanish IV students were given the opportunity to go to various schools and teach children the basics in these languages. In addition, both Spanish and German classes had their traditional Christmas celebrations. Windows were decorated and a popcorn aroma could be smelled in the hallways outside these rooms. Throughout the school year, the German IV Class became known for having parties and going out to eat. During open campus, the entire German class could be seen at Valentino's, Taco del Sol, or elsewhere, chowing down as usual. TOP: During one of many German IV parties, |ann Nyffeler freaks out at someone’s joke while Ulrika Nilsson and Roma Amundson chow down. LEFT: Andy Korte, Karl Dierman, and Nick Steinsberger look the part as they converse in Spanish. 148 Academics ABOVE: Denise Fraka and Kerri Stephenson are shown teaching students. English Classes Provide Variety CHS students have to take at least eight quarters of English, and these courses tend to add quite a bit to the uniqueness of the school year. Elective English courses, which have been part of the CHS curriculum since 1974, distinguish CHS from many other high schools. While most schools require Sophomore Lit., Junior Lit., and Senior Lit. courses, the only required English class at CHS is Sophomore Composition. After completing So- phomore Comp., students are free to explore their interests in classes ranging from Allegory or Fantasy to Creative Writing or Advanced Comp. This year, one staff position was eliminated from the English depart- ment in an attempt to save money because of the seven percent spending lid. Although two English instructors resigned following the 1979-80 school year, only one new teacher, Miss Susan Lamphiear, was hired to replace them. As a result, all four members of the English department faced heavier work loads. TOP: These students are finishing up some last-minute work before the bell rings. ABOVE: Alan Ferris, Teresa Tremain, and Jim Meyer act out Death of a Salesman. RIGHT: Pam Lower puts the finishing touches on her essay. Foreign Languages, English 149 TOP: No, this frosty figure isn't Admiral Byrd, fresh from the South Pole. It's drummer Tim Zoucha, trying to stay warm during an early morning marching band practice. MIDDLE LEFT: Ann Powley watches as Sonya Mueller clowns for the photographer. ABOVE: Sophomore Jeff Danhauer appears relaxed as he passes time on the bleachers in the gym. LEFT: Geer! Geer! You never would have guessed it, but these two tots of years ago are Colleen and Scott Goering as they once were. 150 Academics LEFT: Junior Mark McCoy gives us his version of the Roman god Mercury. BELOW: Crystal Imhof provides the entertainment during typing class with a display of her bubble-blowing skills. BOTTOM LEFT: Crowding the school elevator beyond capacity are (left to right) Mary Zastera, Lori Korus, Lori Lesiak, Cindy Bredehoft, Carolyn Dubas, Patti Chavanu, Karla Keeshan, and (bottom) Tina Meays. BOTTOM RIGHT: Linda Lesiak sits down on the job as she watches her friends' purses. Off-the-Wall Shots 151 Patton Joins Administration CHS's administration experienced change for the second year in a row in 1980-81. Mr. Richard Patton arrived from Champaign, Illinois, to become the new vice-principal. Through an interview with Chris Bleacher, printed in the October 14, 1980, issue of the Discoverer, CHS students learned that Mr. Patton had a very interesting past. After he had earned his B. A. degree in college, he volunteered for the Peace Corps and was sent to India to teach the natives how to farm properly. He lived in a primitive village and spoke Hindi with the natives. When Patton returned home, he began to save his money for another trip to Asia. With approximately $2,000, a backpack, a sleeping bag, a toothbrush, a razor, a camera, and a few changes of clothing, he set out for more adventures, including piloting a sailboat through a violent Pacific storm. Patton's travels included Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand (where he met his future wife), India, the Himalayas (where he hiked for 18 days), Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland. When he finally reached New York, he had only $11 left. Patton told the Discoverer that he would like to do it all again, only next time he would like to sail with his wife, and son. Mr. Robert Dierman completed his second year at CHS this year, and Mr. Clifford Hopp continued to supervise the many school-sponsored activities at CHS. TOP: CHS's 1980-81 administration consists of Mr. Clifford Hopp, activities director, Mr. Robert Dierman (seated), principal, and Mr. Richard Patton, vice-principal. ABOVE: This year's school board is made up of (back row), Mr. David Swartz, Secretary and Business Manager, Mr. William Redrow, Mr. Jerry Roth, Mr. Jerry Engdahl, President, (front row) Dr. Harold Lange, Mrs. Sue Lovci, Mrs. Cathy Johnson, and Dr. Fred Bellum, Superintendent. 154 People CHS's New and Familiar Faces CHS had a few new faces in 1980-81 as one new administrator and seven new teachers joined the faculty. Mr. Richard Patton took over as assistant principal this year. Miss Susan Lamphiear was CHS's new publications advisor and taught English as well. Mr. Bill Bailey became the band and jazz band director. The home economics department wel- comed new teacher Mrs. Pat Mueller. Miss Kim Korth assumed responsibility for teaching special education as well as being a pep club sponsor. History teacher Mr. John Schmaltz took over for Mr. Roy Jeffers. Mr. Andy Malcolm stepped in as a new art teacher. Industrial arts added Mr. Craig Post as a new teacher. These new faces soon became familiar as the year progressed. TOP: Industrial arts students are taught by Jim Classen, Ron Veal, Robert Brega, Wally Richards, and Craig Post. Not pictured is Randy Amundson. ABOVE: Band director Bill Bailey and choir director Boyd Bacon look over possible music for their students. RIGHT: Guidance counselors Roger Goos and Cathy Wibbels give students the advice they need about courses and colleges. Administration, Faculty 155 TOP LEFT: This year's English depart- ment was led by Lana Danielson, Candace Becher, Susan Lamphiear, and Larry Anderson. TOP RIGHT: Sandy Sypherd and Roma Boettcher-Amundson make sure that foreign language students conjugate their verbs correctly. ABOVE: Keeping students in shape is the job of P.E. instructors Charlie Sherertz, Bart Bartholomew, Karen Hoops, and Dorothy Courtier. MIDDLE RIGHT: Familiar faces to science-minded students are (back row) jack Young, Alan Griffith, (front row) Ron Callan, and Chris Dixon. RIGHT: Teaching this year's social studies courses are Al Schnabel, john Schmaltz, Edsel Wibbels, Don Becken- hauer, and Gordon Steinbrook. 156 People TOP LEFT: The CHS business department wouldn't be complete without Gordon Essink, Ramona Schoenrock, Bill Jackson, and John Rist. TOP RIGHT: Helping future homemakers are home ec teachers Mary Ann English and Pat Mueller. MIDDLE LEFT: Lending a hand to students in Alternative Education is Marty Wells. Not pictured are Mark Mueller and Kim Korth. MIDDLE RIGHT: Barb Dryer's duties include marketing and DECA. ABOVE: Teaching students to use their artistic talents are Jean Detlefsen and Andy Malcolm. Not pictured is Ruth Schlobohm. LEFT: Keeping math students calculating are Dick Luebbe, Dale Bonge, Judy Owens, and Bernie Nitsch. Faculty 157 In Memory of Mr. Jeffers Mr. Roy G. Jeffers, social studies and history teacher at CHS for twenty-six years, died on November 5, 1980. The news of his passing sad- dened the school, and a collection for flowers met with an overwhelming response. 'Mr. Jeffers loved teaching — he always met all of his duty obligations with a prompt, professional attitude. He served as social studies department chairman for many years and was a senior class sponsor for numerous years. Not only was Mr. Jeffers an outstanding teacher, but his example and feelings toward democracy and patriotism were enviable by many of us. We shall all miss him, said activities director Mr. Clifford Hopp. Mr. Jeffers received his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from the University of Nebraska in 1946, completed his Masters degree in 1959, and was a life member of the University of Nebraska Alumni Associa- tion. Before coming to Columbus, he taught in Rock Valley, Iowa, Scotts- bluff, and Falls City. In 1962 he received a scholarship to attend the Freedom School at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr. Jeffers' professional organizations included the N.S.E.A., N.L.S.S., and N.E.A. He was past president of the Nebraska History and Social Studies Teachers and was elected in 1966 to the Who's Who in Social Studies. Mr. Jeffers was a member of the Elks Club, where he was the editor of ''Hilltop' and served on the Youth Activities committee, and was active in the local Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, and Sesostris Shrine Club. One of his favorite pastimes was fishing. Mr. Jeffers served in the Air Force in World War II, and history students enjoyed hearing about his experiences. He was an airplane armorer in the 455th Service Squadron from 1943 through 1945 and participated in battles and campaigns in the East Indies, the Eastern Mandates, the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, the northern Solomons, the southern Philippines and Luzon, and the wes- tern Pacific Islands. His decorations and citations included the American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service medal, Philippine Liberation ribbon, World War II Victory medal. Good Conduct medal, and President's Distin- guished Unit citation. He was active in the Columbus V.F.W. and in Hartman Post 84 of the American Legion, where he had served as both Post Commander and County Commander and for which he had written the column 'Did You Know' for the American Legion Bugle. As social studies teacher Don Beckenhauer commented, 'Mr. Jeffers was a giving person. He gave his time and talent to many organizations in the community, as well as to the school and students. He did not ask for recognition for himself. Roy was a good friend.' ABOVE: Mr. Roy Jeffers, social studies and history teacher at CHS for twenty-six years, passed away suddenly on November 5, 1980. His passing came as a shock to both students and teachers. 158 People ABOVE: Mr. Jeffers (right) and a friend stand in front of their bomber during World War II. LEFT: What a catch! Mr. Jeffers proudly shows off the results of a summer fishing trip. Mr. Jeffers 159 Staff Keeps CHS Running Well COMBO LINE IS. ED 160 People TOP LEFT: The cooks who prepare meals for CHS are (back row) Cindy Herrod, Ruby Johnson, Shirley Hroza, Helen Nitz, Maxine Bredahl, (middle row) Josephine Bernt, Mary Jane Thoms, Glenda Spuitz, Lucille Hollman, (front row) Dorothy Toufar, Irene Oleson, Inez Rongish, and Loretta Nitz. TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Maxine Peppier takes care of some business for the guidance department. MIDDLE LEFT: CHS secretaries for 1980-81 are (left to right) Mrs. Gloria Ewert, Mrs. Verdella Emerson, Mrs. Jan Schulenberg, Mrs. Loretta Dixon, Mrs. Gayle Callan, and Mrs. Edna Stauber. ABOVE: Mr. Ken Schreiber is kept busy in the IMC. LEFT: Keeping CHS clean and orderly are custodians Mr. Robert James, Mr. Levi Bentzenberg, Mr. John Gleeson, Mrs. Irene Kelsey, and Mr. Bob Shaw. SENIORS Abegglen-Belitz Ahlstrom, Kent Anderson, Ricky Anderson, Steve Anson, Alan Armstrong, Kurt Augspurger, Doreen Augustin, Jon Babka, Bill Bartholomew, Tim Baumgart, Rick Becher, Doug Beckman, Dan Behrens, Bryan Beisner, Brenda Belitz, Tracy Staff, Seniors 161 162 People Birkel, Sandra Bleacher, Scott Bloebaum, Nancy Bogus, Joseph Bollig, Jamie Borowiak, Genny Boruch, John Boyd, Steven Brandt, Cheri Brandt, Lisa Bredehoft, Cynthia Brehm, Robert Broxterman, Gary Bugay, Debbie Bukacek, Rick Burdine, Peggy Buresh, Karen Burrows, Joe Busse, Rick Busteed, Steve SENIORS Birkel-Determan Carstensen, Roger Casey, Pat Castner, Ralph Chavanu, Patti Christiansen, Gene Coffey, Janice Cole, Allison Coulter, Deb Cruickshank, Scott Crumrine, Sandra Cudaback, Linda Curran, Mary Czarnick, Diane Daniel, Tracey Davis, Sandra Determan, Daniel Seniors 163 Dion, Tim Dion, Tom Divis, Dave Dixon, Sara Dohmen, Debi Dohmen, Lisa Dohmen, Phyllis Dohmen, Shari Dubas, Carolyn Dush, Bev Eihausen, Rick Engdahl, Troy Erks, Terry Ernst, Dana Ernst, John Esser, Cindy Evans, Gary Evert, Kimberly Ewert, Tom Fallick, Jaci 164 People SENIORS Dion-Goc Farrell, Linda Fergin, Julie Fendrick, Rita Fluckiger, Duane Fraka, Denise Franzen, Ty Frieze, Greg Fritz, Debie Fry, Ed Fulton, Scott Fyfe, Anthony Gdowski, Robert Gellermann, Chri? Gembica, Debbie Glur, Brenda Goc, Tom Seniors 165 166 People Goedeken, Gretchen Goering, Scott Gonka, Lori Grachek, David Grassmeyer, Linae Griffith, Cola Groke, Robin Grubaugh, Brad Gustafson, Sandy Haddock, Joel Hagar, Pamela Haldiman, David Hammer, Vickey Hammons, Jim Hansen, Martine Hansen, Thomas Happ, Lisa Hare, Ron Harnan, Scott Harouff, Mike SENIORS Goedeken-Johnson Harrington, Joey Harrington, Julie Harrington, Patti Hawthorne, Tammy Heins, Jeffrey Henggeler, Lori Herout, Beth Herrold, Jodie Heule, Colleen Hicks, Kirk Hoge, James Hull, Terri Hurich, Debbie Ingold, Jolaine Insinger, David Johnson, Jeff Seniors 167 Johnston, Mary Jones, Greg Jonson, Cathy Joseph, Jon Kampschneider, Deb Kantor, Jo Kappenman, Dale Keefauver, Dave Keener, Twila Kinzer, Kent Klein, Theresa Kobus, Geralyn Korte, Kelley Korte, Kevin Korus, Lori Kosch, Kathy Krings, Steve Kucera, Carleen Kunes, Mary Labens, Greg 168 People SENICRS Johnston-Martensen Langan, Mike Lange, David Laudenklos, James Lehr, Mike Lesiak, Lori Levos, Melinda Lincoln, Mari Little, Ben Long, Connie Loseke, Brad Loseke, Todd Louis, Rita Lovell, Owen Lowry, Jeff Ludwig, Joel Martensen, Todd Seniors 169 Mason, Sandi McDowell, Meshell Micek, Jon Mihulka, Ray Mimick, Chuck Mimick, Sharon Molczyk, Marla Morgan, Patrick Moseley, Aimee Mostek, Luke Mueller, Lori Mueller, Sonya Musil, Harlan Nienkamp, Deborah Nilsson, Ulrika Noll, Tracy Nyffeler, Bryan Nyffeler, Jann Obrist, Sue Olson, Sheryl 170 People SENIORS Mason-Powley Olsufka, Paul Osterhoudt, Teresa Paczosa, David Pagel, Tracy Penfield, Shari Person, Kelly Person, Mary Peterson, Kirstin Phillips, Julie Plankinton, Rick Plugge, Greg Podraza, Gary Podraza, Jerry Poison, Gerry Potter, Tamra Powley, Ann Seniors 171 172 People Presley, Colette Prunty, Janet Rains, Timothy Recek, Ron Reimers, Gary Rhea, Dan Rhea, Lisa Richards, Becky Rickner, Mike Robinson, Todd Roddy, Joan Ryan, Tom Schacht, Nancy Schneider, Billie Jo Scholl, Connie Scovel, Diann Seda, Connie Sergent, Phillip Shefcyk, Janet Shepherd, Bob SENIORS Presley-D. Staroscik Siedlik, Steve Sinclair, Bruce Sleddens, Chris Sliva, Christine Sliva, Debbie Slizoski, Lori Sloth, Heidi Smets-Corder, Jana Smith, Timothy Sohl, Jeff Spegel, Michelea Speicher, Mary Spreeman, Greg Staack, David Staroscik, Denise Staroscik, Diane Seniors 173 174 People Staroscik, Kevin Stauber, Stacey Stephenson, Kerri Stracke, Kenneth Swanson, Donna Swartz, Debra Terry, Michael Thoms, Carol Thomsen, Pamela Uhlmann, Cathy Van Dyke, Sandra Van Dyke, Sharon Van Dyke, Sue Volnek, Mary Wagner, Mark Wallick, Tim Want, Daniel Wasco, Lori Weber, Scott Weil, Troy SENICES White, Denise White, Todd K. Staroscik-Zoucha iese, Linda ieser, John ilhelm, Gudrun Wilhelms, Bob Williams, Suzanne Willman, Sandy Wilsey, Mark Wilson, Chris Wilson, Gina Wilson, Rebecca Winkle, Alan Wunderlich, Steve Zaura, Steve Zehring, Cliff Zoucha, Doug Seniors 175 Seniors Not Pictured Anderson, Ann Arndt, Paul Barcel, Rae Jean Bartushock, Nick Bennett, Norman Bernt, Leroy Bohaty, Randy Brandt, Lisa Dreifurst, Ben Frerichs, Carl Gotschall, Greg Gray, Linda Hadan, Polly Hoer, Christy Keeshan, Karla i Wessel, Doug David Hulsebus, senior at Columbus High, lost his life due to head injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on September 8, 1980. David was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha where he died on September 10. Members of the student body and faculty express sympathy toward David's family and friends. 176 People JUNIORS Aerni-Bobert Bob Harding tries his hand at conduct- ing the band during a morning rehearsal. Aerni, Tom Alt, Tom Anderson, Brian Arlt, John Atkins, Brad Backes, Alan Bailey, Gina Barr, Michelle Bartlett, Dick Bartlett, Lee Becher, Jeff Behlen, Maria Bellum, Mark Belt, Kari Benedict, Mark Bennett, Karin Blank, Kathy Blaser, Lisa Bleacher, Chris Blessen, Teresa Bobert, Lisa Seniors Not Pictured, Juniors 177 Bollig, Traci Bouc, Kevin Brega, John Brunken, Laurel Bullington, Jay Buresh, Lynn Burrell, Connie Cech, Andrew Cecil, Greg Coffin, Denise Cole, Howard Colfack, Melissa Cook, Todd Davidchik, Dan Video Plays CHS Role Since the first public television broadcast on April 30, 1939, TV has been a big part of our daily lives. Since the first television show, the world of television has grown with us, involving many different subjects and ways of life. Today you can see many varieties of shows, from early westerns to game shows and soap operas. CHS students watch television as a hobby or just for entertainment. Some shows that are popular with CHS students are Dallas, Different Strokes, Love Boat, Fridays, WKRP in Cincinnati, CHiPs, Hart to Hart, Monday Night Football and Wide World of Sports for the avid sports fans, and various movies or comedies which appear from time to time. Home Box Office (HBO) is common with students as CHS. HBO is a type of cable television that shows recent movies, stand-up comedians, sports. and various comedy shows that aren't shown on network television. HBO has shown popular movies like North Dallas Forty, The Amityville Horror, Animal House, Jaws, and When Time Ran Out. Each movie is shown two or three times a month, so if you missed a movie at the theatre, you have the opportuni- ty to watch it on HBO. The Muppet Movie, a popular movie in 1980, was taken from the television show The Muppet Show . Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog are probably the most famous characters in the movie as well as on the television show. Miss Piggy's lifelike personality is shown in her character — she plays a rich young lady who wants to get into acting. Kermit the Frog is a character that is well liked by everyone. His leadership keeps everyone together in the show and in the movie. Davis, Liz Dierman, Karl Dohmen, Lori Dohmen, Bob Dreifurst, Mike Drummond, Kevin Dubas, Nancy Dush, Charles Erks, Jerry Ewert, Jack Farrell, Bonnie Favors, Cheryl Fendrick, Susan Fickel, Joan Florendo, Corey Freeman, Darrel Freeman, Mike Fricke, Barbara Caver, Vaughn Gdowski, Tammy Geilenkirchen, Jan 178 People JUNIORS Bollig-D. Keller Karin Bennett gets into her lunch as she chows down in a race. Geu, Roxanne German, Todd Giannou, Mike Gray, Linda Goedeken, Leann Goodrich, Bobbi Jo Haddock, Elizabeth Hagar, Nancy Hagelstein, Eileen Hagelstein, Ron Hamernik, Jube Harding, Bob Hasselbalch, Mike Hastreiter, Moni Heesacker, Carrie Hegi, Jodie Heins, Pam Hellbusch, Tammy Hentges, Chris Hitz, Brad Hockenberger, Tonie Hollman, Mark Hruska, Becky Hudson, Christy Huhman, Ann Ingram, Lisa Isham, Randy Jacobs, Larry Jarecki, Barbara Jasper, Sharon Jindra, Genene Johnson, Carolyn Johnson, Jnel Kearney, Patty Keller, Dean Juniors 179 Keller, Sue Ann Kemp, Dawn Kern, Larry Knopick, Julie Kobus, Paulette Korgie, Nancy Korte, Andrew Kraenow, Kathy Kreitman, Ron Krepel, Terry Krings, Kim Krueger, Leroy Kucera, Melinda Kush, Caroline Kwapnioski, Lenny Kyster, Teresa Labens, Lisa Lange, Elisa Lashley, Jean Lauterbach, Dan Lauderville, Dennis Laux, Elizabeth Leptak, Esther Lesiak, Linda Levos, Joann Lindquist, Todd Liss, Denise Lococo, Cathy A Day in the Life . . . Once a student, always a student. It seems like it never changes. Of course, being a typical student, as most of us are, I come upon average, everyday-type conflicts. You know what I mean, waking up easily at six, hopping out of bed and getting to school early with my homework completed ... or is that the way it usually happens? First of all, I am not a typical student, since no one knows what one is. Then there's the fact that my alarm clock works only on special occasions, such as holidays or at untimely hours like three in the morning the day of my quarter exam. So I almost always look at my watch (which I never wear) sitting on the table and realize I have ten minutes to get ready for school. Usually it's okay because my first- period teacher takes role late, and I don't really like that class anyway. After I am dressed for school, I grab my schoolbook, dart out the door, get in my car, and fly to school. By the time I get to school for my first class, I realize that the teacher is having a quiz. Of course I tell my friends that quizzes don't bother me, but they really do. Cheer up, I think, my grades could be worse. Somehow I survive the quiz and find five minutes of peace before taking on another period of the long day. Midway through my third period study hall I begin to wake up as I practice the art of essay-writing as fast as possible for the next class. Then, when I drag my tired body (especially my arm) into English, I want to die when I find out that my teacher is sick and I slaved for nothing. As the day progresses, I finally get a crack at the school's lunch program. It's amazing how so much can be eaten in so little time. I spend most of that period in the commons. Oh well, that's how it goes. What I can't figure out is why I'm scheduled for P.E. right after lunch every year. It gives me a nauseous feeling having to run umpteen laps after eating mounds of spaghetti, sliced peaches, twelve french fries, a carton of milk, and half of an unripened apple. I don't know why I punish myself in this way, but I do (student logic). My day always has to be scheduled so that my roughest classes are at the end. I'm lucky today. I don't have any tests, but that's no consolation because we'll just get a ton of homework that I can't understand without the stan- dard seven hours of memory work to do in a one-hour time period. By the time I have another school day completed, I'll have enough stored energy to launch a rocket to Mars, though I may seem tired. After school. I'll waste time that I could use doing something important. If I do start the ton of home work that I brought home, which I usually save for school, I probably will do very little of it. As the night ends, my typical day will go down as Once a student always a student - it will never change. 180 People JUNIORS S. Keller-Miller A candid camera catches a candid of Dave Milburn contemplating complet- ing countless courses and classes. Loeffler, Linda Long, Robert Loseke, Carla Louis, Lori Lovci, Kelly Lower, Pam Maca, Janet Makovicka, Dave Mann, Joyce Martin, Andy McAndrew, Traci McCarthy, George McCoy, Mark McDonald, Janet Meays, Tina Melcher, Scott Messersmith, Patty Micek, Connie Micek, Jolene Milburn, Dave Miller, Karen 5 Juniors 181 Miller, Karin Moore, Susan Mostek, John Mueller, Shawn Mueller, Kevin Musil, Mark Nielsen, Chris Ott, Lori Paben, Troy Pagel, Gregg Paprocki, Greg Pemberton, Lori Pennington, Doug Petermann, Don Kris Robinson, Janet Maca, Julie Knopick, Carrie Heesacker, and Lisa Conkel take advantage of a warm day while the breeze seems to get the better of Sunny Sherertz. Podraza, Lori Podraza, Rick Prokupek, Sheila Prososki, Natalie Puckett, William Reed, Marie Rickner, Jim Robak, Tony Robinson, Kris Roselius, Scott Rosendahl, Tammy Ruschy, Rhonda Sackett, Nancy Scheffler, Clint Schulz, Chantelle Scott, Mike Scotter, Mike Scriven, Todd Seda, Laurie Selig, Sarah Shannon, Mike 182 People JUNIORS Miller-Walgren jolene Micek appears not to know exactly what is going on. Shefcyk, Larry Shepherd, Dale Sherertz, Sunny Sleddens, John Small, Robin Smith, Nathan Stachura, Roger Staroscik, David Steinsberger, Nick Svoboda, Tom Swanson, Robbie Tarnick, Jim Thalken, Todd Theilen, Beth Thelen, Lori Tobiason, Todd Tooley, Keri Tooley, Steve Tuma, Traci Vrbka, Caroline Walgren, Craig Juniors 183 Wallick, Terry Walters, Karen Wasco, Lisa Wichman, Bev Wielgus, John Wiese, Chuck Wiese, Gary Willman, Pat Woodward, Tom Wunderlich, Diane Wunderlich, Suzanne Yates, Roger Zimmerman, Wayne Zoucha, Michelle Zoucha, Tim Zwick, Van Zywiec, Rick Juniors Not Pictured Bach, Clinton Keeshan, Kris Bartushock, Frank Konwinski, Brenda Bernt, Philip Kozak, Thomas Borowiak, Dan Krzycki, Greg Carmichael, Rich Lewis, Terry Conkel, Sherman Loeffler, Leon Daniels, Darin Nelsen, Darold Hardy, Paul Soulliere, Bob Hoff, Kevin Tucker, Tim Hughes, Sue Weber, Monte Jenkinson, Clark Wolfe, Thomas Kaasch, John Yanes, Cindy ABOVE: Wham! Terry Krepel takes a swing at the heap during the VICA car bash as Shawn Mueller, Rick Podraza, and Todd Lindquist watch. RIGHT: Wayne Zimmerman studies intently in the chemistry room. 184 People TOP: An unidentified DECA member gets crazy at the DECA Christmas party. ABOVE: Denise Liss, Lori Labens, Kris Keeshan, Nancy Dubas, and Lisa Labens climb around in the bathroom. LEFT: Mr. Griffith livens up his classes a bit by clowning around on Clone Day. RIGHT: A chemistry project waits to be graded. Juniors, Off-the-Wall Shots 185 TOP: Miss Owens hands her unusual restroom pass to Carla Loseke as Carla signs out. ABOVE: Attack! Bob Wilhelms and Steve Zaura act indescribably off-the-wall (we can't even attempt to describe what they're doing!) as Mr. Rist watches. RIGHT: Dave Divis is always aware of the latest in mallet technique. 186 People SOPHOMORES Abdullah-Bray Abdullah, Afzal Ablard, Karen Adkisson, Scott Aerni, Dan Ainsworth, Deb Anderson, David Arends, Shane Aril, Pat Arnold, Scott Augustine, Ron Averetl, Suzi Baker, Diana 4 Barnholdt, Mark Bartee, Cherie Bartlett, Leanna Baxa, Lisa Behrens, Charles Bejvancesky, Brenda Blankinship, Chelly Blaser, Sandra Bonk, Rodney Borer, Debbie Boyd, Randy Bradley, Bruce Brailey, Teresa Brandt, Lauri Brandt, Robert Bray, Tammy Off-the-Wall Shots, Sophomores 187 Buggi, Lori Bukacek, Lori Carta, Frank Castner, Clarcy Channer, Scott Christensen, Steve Clay, Bob Conkel, Lisa Czarnick, Mike Danhauer, Jeffrey Davison, Vernon Delp, Bill Divis, Dean Drozd, Lisa Dubas, Darlene Dubas, Richard Ek, Tim Engquist, Diane Ernst, Steve Esser, Fred Eusterbrock, Michelle Music Rocks the Scene at CHS Music. Music at CHS. I had to find a way to cover the groups popular with CHS students that was different from the usual survey or just my own opinion. Maybe I should find someone who was very familiar with popular music in Columbus . . . someone who knew what songs people requested . . . like at a radio station .... The answer was obvious — Geer! Scott Goering, a CHS senior, worked the 6-12 shift on Sunday nights at K-TTT during the 1980-81 school year. I'd interview Geer and get some real inside information. We could do the interview during German IV. So we sat down to discuss the music scene around Columbus. My first question was, What groups are popular around here, in your opin- ion? While Geer thought and began to list some bands, some others in the class joined in as well with shouts of REO! The Stones! Skynard! The Who! and others. As the interview gradually evolved into a panel discus- sion, with myself as the surprised moderator, it became clear that there are quite a few different musical tastes to be found around CHS. However, since the original subject was music at K-TTT, I set about compiling a list of different categories of rock and popular representative groups from each. Midwest rock includes groups that originated in our part of the country. Popular bands of this type are REO Speedwagon, Bob Seeger and the Silver Bullet Band, Head East, and the like. Similarly, southern rock is played by groups from the South such as ZZ Top, Lynard Skynard, Molly Hatchet, and The Rossington Collins Band. The New Wave trend, which was an offshoot of punk rock, was inspired by such bands as Blondie, Cheap Trick, The Pretenders, Elvis Costello, The Cars, Nick Lowe and Rockpile, the B-52's, The Clash, and The Boomtown Rats. New Wave acts include outlandish attire as well as unusual music. Geer also mentioned a type of music known as head-banger rock, the loud, driving type that's good in a loud car stereo or at parties. The groups in this category are of the AC-DC, Van Halen, Ted Nugent, and Def Leppard type. There are also miscellaneous rockers such as The Police and Pat Benatar floating around, as well as old standby favorites such as Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Neil Young, Styx, The Who, and my favorite. Steely Dan. The Dan has lots of backup horns, from saxes to a flugelhorn, great orchestrations, and lots of solo fills. Excellent stuff. But now let me get back to the subject at hand . . . The bands mentioned above are representative of the straight rock facet of pop music. If I were to mention all of the country-rock, pop-rock, disco-rock, and mellow groups and tunes, it might get tiring. This straight rock type of music was what many CHS students listened to in 1980-81 on radio stations like K-TTT, KQ98, and Z-92. Z-92, as long as it's been men- tioned, was considered by many to be the radio station to listen to. In the morning, Z listeners were enter- tained by the humor of DJs Otis Twelve and Diver Dan Doomey as well as by the antics and adventures of Space Commander Wack. Albums both old and new were played at night, and music prevailed throughout the rest of the day. Some of the favorite rock singles of 1980-81 were Another One Bites the Dust by Queen, Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar, Emotional Rescue by The Rolling Stones, Da Do Do Do, Da Da Da Da by The Police, and You Better, You Bet by The Who. 188 People SOPHOMORES Buggi-Henry Renee Weisser watches the action as she stands ready to bump the volleyball. Ferris, Alan Fisher, Jerry Florendo, Kelly Fowler, Shelly Frauendorfer, Lori French, Rebecca Galley, Angela Galley, Pat Garbers, Mike Gaver, Troy Gay, Tim Geilenkirchen, Lu Ann Gerber, Bobby Goedeken, Billie Goering, Colleen Grachek, Tim Gratzl, Dana Grennan, Mark Groteluschen, Rita Haferland, Audrey Hagge, Allan Hahn, Chet Hall, Kevin Haney, Joni Harms, Brad Hawthorne, Carol Hellbusch, Janelle Henry, Larry Sophomores 189 Herout, Jeff Herrold, Marc Heule, Douglas Hey, Jenifer Hinrichs, Jeff Hoff, Lynn Hollatz, Eric Hull, Monica Husak, John Imhof, Crystal Insinger, Brian Jacobson, Rick Jenny, Heather Jones, Gaile A group of sophomore girls relaxes in the mini-commons. Jones, Janet Kamm, Jim Keil, Jay Knehans, Ken Kobus, Marianne Korcek, Dallas Kosch, Dave Kreifels, Judy Kreitman, Phyllis Krings, Kris Krueger, Lori Kuta, Debbie Kuta, Gary Lambrecht, Tim Larsen, Teena Launderville, Donna Lauterbach, Dan Lee, Chris Lee, Kathy Lehr, Jeff Lincoln, Nancy 190 People SOPHOMORES Herout-Prososki Fritz Roelle works skillfully on his project in electronics class. Loseke, David Lotspeich, Wanda Louis, John Lovell, Leonard Luthultz, Lori Mackey, Terrell Makovicka, Tim Martinsen, Sandy Mason, Sheri McNeely, Robert Mejia, Monique Meyer, Jim Mihulka, Suzy Miller, Shawn Moon, Todd Moore, Robert Morse, Valerie Morton, Joe Nelsen, Clyde Neumann, Kevin Nichols, Roy Noonan, Yona Northrup, Daniel Nyffeler, Brent Oakes, Stacey O'Connell, Greg Olson, Jeff Osborne, Robin Parolek, Terry Penfield, Alan Pensick, Pat Peterson, Jim Placzek, Scott Powley, Jeff Prososki, Tammy Sophomores 191 Purchal, Eddie Purchal, Terry Rains, Tom Raitt, Barb Ramsier, Angie Recek, Sally Recek, Tim Robertson, Janet Roddy, Patricia Roelle, Fritz Roland, Brad Rousek, Robin Royer, Brian Ryan, Julie Ryan, Kevin Ryba, Suzann Sammons, Marci Sanders, Shannon Saunders, Kiyvon Schilling, Cody Scholl, Cara Dan Lauterbach works intently on a project during drafting class. 192 People SOPHOMORES Purchal-Zywiec Janet Jones and Jean Alt look a bit chilly as they view a sporting event. Schreiber, Lori Schulz, Sheila Scott, Cathy Senften, Michelle Shefcyk, Bob Sherbo, Jim Skouby, Nancy Smagala, Steve Snow, Kristi Staack, Daniel Staroscik, Debbie Staroscik, Julie Stone, Jody Stone, Lori Svoboda, Rodney Sylvester, Wanda Tremain, Teresa Wagner, Shawn Wallin, Dan Warnecke, Andy Weber, Stephanie Weisser, Renee Weldon, Sherri Whitney, Barry Wilhelms, Anthony Wilson, Todd Wunderlich, Paul Wunderlich, Tami Wunderlich, Teri Zastera, Mary Zehring, Stephanie Zuroski, Kevin Zywiec, Danine Sophomores 193 Sophomores Not Pictured Alt, Jean Hiner, Len Bach, Valerie Maslonka, Mark Bell, Alnetta McIntyre, Todd Bernt, Diane Nickolite, Michael | Colclasure, Kathy Paprocki, Ron Christensen, Greg Price, Tracey Frerichs, Gard Schlender, Michelle Hadcock, Greg Hayward, Philip Svoboda, Norm TOP RIGHT: Barry Whitney eyes the camera as he oom-pahs on his tuba. ABOVE: Troy Gaver does his good deed for the day by helping an elementary school student learn the basics of basketball. RIGHT: Todd Moon gives Dan Aerni a sly glance during English. 194 People TOP RIGHT: Todd Martensen runs across the stage in baggy clothes and flippers at a pep rally. ABOVE LEFT: Terry Erks lets us know what he thinks of the whole situation. ABOVE CENTER: Ulrika Nilsson seems to be casting a spell on the photographer. ABOVE RIGHT: Nancy Bloebaum strikes a casual pose in the journalism room. Sophomores, Off-the-Wall Shots 195 The 1980-81 school year began to wind down in mid-May. The seniors' last day of school was May 12 and commencement was held May 17. With all of those empty lockers and the thinner crowd in the halls, juniors and sophomores set their sites on the last week of May, when they, too, would be free. Gradually, books were turned in, lockers were cleaned, and rooms were straightened. The school building would not be empty all summer, however. Driver's education, summer school, and athletes using the weight room would utilize its facilities until August, when preparations would begin for a new, unique CHS year. TOP RIGHT: Brian Groteluschen takes a break from the intramural action. ABOVE: Van Zwick receives his sports letter from Coach Luebbe. MIDDLE RIGHT: Lori Slizoski, Phyllis Dohmen, and Lisa Brandt get ready to graduate from CHS. RIGHT: Andy Warnecke prepares the sand for the long jump. 196 Closing TOP RIGHT: Rick Bukacek is ready to go for a cruise in his flashy pickup. MIDDLE LEFT: Chemistry aide Gretchen Goedeken is kept busy counting money for Stu-Co. ABOVE: Putting up streamers for the prom is junior Pam Heins. LEFT: Mike Freeman relaxes after a morning parade in Norfolk, perhaps thinking about the afternoon field marching competition. Closing 197 TOP LEFT: Todd Robinson and a friend get down at the Spring Royalty dance. TOP RIGHT: Lori Ott doesn't seem too eager to have her picture taken while she's chowing on an ice cream cone. LEFT: These Greeks strut their stuff at the Stu-Co toga dance. From left to right are Brad Loseke, Sonya Mueller, Patti Chavanu, Renee Weisser, Kristi Snow, and Alan Anson. 198 Closing ABOVE: The power of sleep has finally proven to be too much for Tom Dion. Abdullah Afzal .................... 13, 84, 147, 187 Abegglen Mike ................................... 161 Ablard Karen .......................... 3, 112, 187 Mike ...................... 3, 113, 115, 161 Adkisson Scott .......................... 3, 113, 187 Aerni Cindy ................................. 126 Dan ................. 39, 91, 105, 187, 194 Tom ............................... 137, 177 Ahlstrom Kent .................................. 161 Ainsworth Deb ................................... 187 Alt Jean .................................. 193 Tom ........................... 91, 107, 177 Amundson Randy ................................... 72 Anderson Brian ................................. 177 David ................................. 187 Larry ................................. 156 Ricky ................................. 161 Steve ................................. 161 Anson Alan .............................. 161, 198 Arends Shane .................................. 187 Arlt John .......................... 96, 117, 177 Pat .................................... 91, 187 Armstrong Kurt ................ 38, 104, 105, 130, 161 Arnold Scott ......................... 56, 135, 187 Atkins Brad ................................... 177 Augspurger Doreen ................................. 161 Augustin Jon ...................... 62, 64, 67, 161 Augustine Ron ........................... 187 Averett Suzette ................... 14, 187 3 Babka Bill .............................. 55, 161 Backes Alan ................................... 177 Bacon Boyd .............................. 60, 155 Bailey Bill ....................... 56, 58, 59, 155 Gina ................................... 177 Baker Diana .................................. 187 Barnholdt Mark ................................... 187 Barr Michelle ............................... 177 Bartee Cherie ......................... 27, 39, 187 Bartholomew Bart ........................... 98, 99, 156 Tim .................................... 161 Bartlett Dick ................................... 177 Leanna ............................ 56, 187 Lee ............................... 56, 177 Bartushock Nick ................................... 138 Frank .......................... 4, 136, 137 Baumgart Rick ................................... 161 Baxa Lisa ................................... 187 Becher Candy ............................. 22, 156 Doug .................................. 161 Jeff ....................... 39, 91, 121, 177 Beckenbauer Don ................................... 156 Beckler Josi .................................... 98 Beckman Dan ................................... 161 Behlen Maria .................................. 177 Behrens Bryan ................................. 161 Charles ............................... 187 Beisner Brenda ................................ 161 Bejvancesky Brenda ................................ 187 Belitz Tracy .............. 43, 58, 62, 64, 68, 161 Bellum Fred .................................... 154 Mark .................... 91, 121, 139, 177 Belt Kari .................................... 177 Benedict Mark .................................... 177 Bennett Karin ......... 10, 13, 56, 84, 142, 177, 179 Bentzenberg Levi .................................... 160 Bernt Josephine ............................... 160 Birkel Sandra ................ 25, 56, 58, 59, 162 Blank Kathryn ............................ 177, 108 Blankinship Chelly ........................ 138, 140, 187 Blaser Lisa .................................... 41, 177 Sandra .................................. 187 Bleacher Christine ................. 18, 74, 78, 177 Scott ..................... 52, 62, 91, 162 Blessen Teresa .................................. 177 Bloebaum Nancy ..... 10, 12, 45, 78, 79, 84, 162, 195 Bobert Lisa ........................... 39, 126, 177 Boettcher-Amundson Roma ........................... 24, 148, 156 Bogus Joseph .................................. 162 Bohaty Randy ................................... 137 Bollig Jamie .......................... 91, 93, 162 Traci ................................... 178 Bonge Dale ........................ 117, 118, 157 Bonk Rodney .................................. 187 Borer Debbie .................................. 187 Borowiak Genny ................................... 162 Boruch John .................................... 162 Bouc Kevin ................................... 178 Boyd Randy ............................... 76, 187 Steve ................................... 162 Bradley Bruce ................................... 187 Brakenhoff Shellie ................................ 98 Brailey Abdullah-Brailey 199 Teresa .... Brandt Bob ...... Cheri .... Lauri .... Lisa ..... Bray Tammy ... Bredahl Maxine ... Bredehoft Cindy .... Brega John ..... Robert ... Brehm Bob ...... Breuer Travis ... Broxterman Gary ..... Brunken Laurel ... Bugay Deb ...... Buggi Lori ..... Bukacek Lori ..... Rick ..... Bullington Jay ..... Burdine Pegg ..... Buresh Karen .... Lynn ..... Burrell Connie ... Burrows Joe ..... Busse Rick ..... Busteed Steve ...... Callan Gayle .... Ron ..... Carstensen Roger ... Carta Frank ..... Casey Pat ...... Castner ...................... 187 ...................... 187 .................. 51, 162 .................. 94, 187 ............ 145, 162, 196 ...................... 187 ................. 132, 160 ............. 70, 151, 162 ...................... 178 ...................... 155 ...................... 162 ...................... 131 ...................... 162 ....... 4, 62, 65, 66, 178 .................. 80, 162 ...................... 188 ................. 123, 188 ................. 162, 197 ........ 91, 104, 107, 178 ...................... 162 ...................... 162 ...................... 178 .................. 56, 178 ...................... 162 ...................... 162 ...................... 162 £ ........ 160 96, 121, 156 ......... 163 .... 91, 188 .... 30, 163 Clarey .... 56, 69, 72, 84, 100, 101, 105, 188 Ralph ........ 24, 35, 84, 85, 104, 130, 163 Cech Andrew ............................ 139, 178 Cecil Greg ................................... 178 Channer Scott ............................. 105, 188 Chavanu Patti .............. 70, 109, 151, 163, 198 Christensen Steve .................................. 188 Christiansen Gene ................................... 163 Classen Jim .................................... 155 Clay Bob ............................... 91, 188 Coffey Janice ........................ 63, 103, 163 Coffin Denise ....................... 64, 68, 178 Cole Allison ................................ 163 Howard ....................... 64, 65, 178 Colfack Melissa ................................ 178 Conkel Lisa ......................... 181, 182, 188 Cook Todd ................................... 178 Coulter Deb .................................... 163 Courtier Dorothy ........................... 126, 156 Cruickshank Scott .................... 91, 104, 105, 163 Crumrine Sandi ........................ 34, 123, 163 Cudaback Linda ........................ 54, 103, 163 Curran Mary ............................... 52, 163 Czarnick Diane ............................. 80, 163 Mike .............................. 91, 188 V Danhauer Jeffrey .................... 56, 150, 188 Daniel Tracy .............................. 163 Danielson Lana ................................ 156 Davidchik Dan ... 4, 18, 56, 74, 75, 100, 101, 142, 178 Davis Elizabeth ............................... 178 Sandra .................................. 163 Davison Vernon ......................... 23, 56, 188 Delp Bill ........................... 91, 116, 188 Determan Dan ..................................... 163 Detlefsen Jean .................................... 157 Dierman Karl ..................... 104, 124, 148, 178 Robert .............................. 53, 154 Dion Tim ............................ 40, 91, 164 Tom ....................... 56, 91, 164, 198 Divis Dave .................. 56, 58, 135, 164, 186 Dean .................................... 188 Dixon Chris ......................... 34, 69, 156 Loretta ................................. 160 Sara .............................. 64, 139 Dohmen Bob ..................................... 178 Debi .................................... 164 Lisa .................................... 164 Lori .............. 44, 56, 80, 83, 178, 181 Phyllis ............................ 164, 196 Shari .......................... 81, 83, 164 Dreifurst Mike .................................... 178 Drozd Lisa .................. 39, 80, 81, 83, 188 Drummond Kevin ................................... 178 Dryer Barb .............................. 70, 157 Dubas Carolyn ................................. 164 Darlene ................................. 188 Nancy ......................... 151, 185, 178 Richard ................................. 188 Duranski Gary .................................... 100 Dush Bev ..................................... 164 Charles ................................. 178 Dziwisz Stanislaw ............................... 20 £ Eihausen Rick ..................................... 164 Eiser Dave ..................................... 147 Ek Tim ........................... 105, 147, 188 200 lndex Emerson Verdella ................................ 160 Engdahl Jerry ................................... 52, 154 Troy ............................... 110, 164 English Mary Ann ................................ 157 Engquist Diane .............................. 132, 188 Erks Jerry ................................ 5, 178 Terry ............. 78, 90, 91, 146, 164, 195 Ernst Dana ...................... 43, 62, 143, 164 John .................................... 164 Steve ................................... 188 Esser Cindy ................................... 164 Fred ............................... 121, 188 Essink Gordon .................................. 157 Eusterbrock Michelle ............................ 39, 188 Evans Gary .................................... 164 Evert Kim ................................. 65, 164 Ewert Gloria .................................. 160 Jack ...................... 40, 91, 121, 178 Tom ....................... 38, 91, 113, 164 f Fallick Jaci ................................ 16, 164 Farrell Bonnie ............. 75, 80, 81, 82, 109, 178 Linda ................................... 165 Favors Cheryl ................................... 4, 178 Fendrick Rita .................................... 165 Susan .......................... 13, 111, 178 Fergin Julie .................. 25, 56, 58, 59, 165 Ferris Alan ................. 56, 100, 135, 149, 189 Fickel Joan ................................ 56, 178 Fisher Jerry ................................... 189 Florendo Corey ............................... 31, 178 Kelly ................................... 189 Fluckiger Duane ................................... 165 Fowler Pat ..................................... 131 Shelly .... 26, 56, 57, 58, 59, 72, 142, 189 Fraka Denise ............................. 148, 165 Franzen Ty .................................. 52, 165 Frauendorfer Lori ............................... 94, 189 Freeman Darrell ........................ 56, 58, 178 Mike ...................... 56, 58, 178, 197 French Rebecca ................... 94, 109, 126, 189 Fricke Barbara ................................. 178 Frieze Greg ........................... 53, 56, 165 Fritz Debie ................................... 165 F y Ed ........................ 58, 62, 124, 165 Fulton Scott ................ 86, 91, 117, 118, 165 Fyfe Tony ................................ 43, 165 6 Galley Angela Pat 91, 189 Garbers Mike Gaver Troy Vaughn 104, 178 Gay Tim 100, 189 Gdowski Robert 28, 165 Tammy 103, 178 Geilenkirchen Jan 132, 178 Lu Ann Gellermann Chris 23, 117, 165, 195 Gembica Debbie 165 Gerber Bobby 189 German Todd 179 Geu Roxanne 179 Giannou Mike 179 Gleeson John .................................... 160 Glur Brenda .............. 62, 66, 65, 68, 136, 165 Goc Tom ......... 2, 91, 110, 111, 120, 121, 165 Goedeken Billie .............. 45, 67, 84, 85, 142, 189 Gretchen ...................... 19, 166, 197 Leann ................................... 179 Goering Colleen ............. 94, 95, 103, 150, 189 Scott ...... 10, 36, 37, 50, 56, 58, 59, 69, 84, 150, 166, 195 Gonka Lori .................................... 166 Goodrich Bobbi .............................. 84, 179 Coos Roger ................................... 155 Grachek Dave ........ 2, 23, 91, 110, 111, 124, 166, 195 Tim ..................................... 189 Grassmeyer Linae .............................. 61, 166 Gratzl Dana ............................... 56, 189 Gray Linda ............................. 112, 179 Grennan Mark .............................. 100, 189 Griffith Alan ..................... 35, 147, 156, 185 Cola ............................... 24, 166 Groke Robin ............................. 144, 166 Groteluschen Brian ......................... 96, 97, 196 Rita .................................... 189 Grubaugh Brad .......................... 30, 39, 166 Gustafson Sandy ................................... 166 H Hadan Polly ............................... 81 Haddock Elizabeth ........................... 179 Joel ................................ 166 Haferland Audrey .............................. 189 Hagar Nancy ............................... 179 Pam ........................ 16, 71, 166 Brandt-Hagar 201 Hagelstein Eileen ............................ 56, 179 Ron ............................... 56, 179 Hagge Allan ................................. 189 Hahn Chet .................................. 189 Haldiman Dave .................................. 166 Hall Kevin ............................ 135, 189 Hamernik Jube .................................. 179 Hammer Vickey ................................ 166 Hammons Jim ..................... 70, 71, 91, 166 Haney Joni .................................. 39, 189 Hansen Martine ............................... 166 Tom ................................... 166 Happ Lisa .................................. 166 Stephanie ............................. 131 Harding Bob ..................... 15, 56, 177, 179 Hare Ron ............ 3, 96, 97, 120, 121, 166 Harms Brad .................................. 189 Harnan Scott ............................. 42, 166 Harouff Mike ......................... 70, 91, 166 Harrington Joey .................................. 167 Julie ................................. 167 Patti ........................... 144, 167 Hasselbalch Mike ......................... 91, 121, 179 Hastreiter Moni .................................. 179 Hawthorne Carol ................................. 189 Tammy ............................. 54, 167 Heesacker Carrie .......................... 179, 182 Hegi Jodie ................................. 179 Nancy ........................ 94, 95, 123 Heins Jeff ......................... 17, 73, 167 Pam ...................... 3, 56, 179, 197 Hellbusch Janelle ............................... 189 Tammy ................................. 179 Henggeler Lori .................................. 167 Henry Larry ................................. 189 Hentges Chris ................................. 179 Herout Beth .................................. 167 Jeff ........................ 117, 132, 190 Herrod Cindy ................................. 160 Herrold Jodie .............. 81, 82, 112, 126, 167 Marc ............................. 56, 105, 190 Heule Colleen .......................... 146, 167 Douglas ............................... 190 Hey Jenifer .......................... 109, 190 Hicks Kirk ............................. 113, 167 Rev. Lee ............................... 54 Hinrichs Jeff .............................. 91, 190 Hitz Brad .............................. 65, 179 Hockenberger Tonie ....... 56, 80, 81, 84, 109, 123, 179 Hoff Lynn ................................. 190 Hoffer Joe ..................................... % Hoffman Pete ................................. 113 Hoge Jim ............................... 3, 110, 167 Hollatz Eric ................................. 190 Hollman Lucille .............................. 160 Hollmann Mark ............................. 140, 179 Hoops Karen ................... 94, 112, 113, 156 Hopp Bob ......................... 91, 104, 105 Clifford .............................. 55, 154 Hroza Shirley ............................... 160 Hruska Becky ........................ 62, 80, 179 Hudson Christy ............................... 179 Hughes Sue ................................... 138 Huhman Ann ................................... 179 Hull Monica .................. 27, 94, 123, 190 Terri ................................. 167 Hulsebus Dave ............................ 176 Hurich Debbie ...................... 54, 167 Husak John ............................ 190 s Imhof Crystal 151, 190 Ingold Jolaine 167 Ingram Lisa Inks Kayla 131 Insinger Brian 190 David 167 Isham Randy 179 3 Jackson Bill ................................... 157 Jacobs Larry .................................. 179 Jacobson Rick ................................... 190 James Robert ................................. 160 Jarecki Barbara ........................... 56, 126, 179 Jasper Sharon ................................. 179 Jeffers Roy ............................... 158, 159 Jenkinson Clark ................................... 72 Jenny Heather ...................... 112, 113, 190 Jindra Genene ................................. 179 Johnson Carolyn ................................ 179 Cathy .................................. 154 Jeff ................................... 91, 167 Jnel ................................... 179 Ruby ................................... 160 Johnston Mary Pat ............................... 168 Jones Gail ................................... 190 Greg .................................. 168 202 lndex Janet ......................... 80, 190, 193 Jonson Cathy .............................. 84, 168 Joseph Jon .............. 38, 91, 92, 102, 110, 168 K Kamm James ......................... 91, 121, 190 Kampschneider Deb .................................... 168 Kantor Jo ............................ 94, 95, 168 Kappenman Dale ............ 96, 97, 102, 120, 121, 168 Kearney Patricia .......................... 145, 179 Keefauver Dave ............................... 74, 168 Keener Twila .............................. 17, 168 Keeshan Karla ........... 34, 36, 37, 70, 109, 151 Kris ................................... 185 Keil Jay .................................... 190 Keller Dean ................................... 179 Sue Ann ................................ 180 Kelsey Irene .................................. 160 Kemp Dawn ................................... 180 Kern Larry .................................. 180 Kinzer Kent ..................... 54, 55, 91, 168 Klein Teresa ............................. 61, 168 Klutman Steve .................................. 109 Knehans Ken .................................... 190 Knopick Julie ........................ 109, 180, 182 Kobus Geralyn ................................ 168 Marianne ............................... 190 Paulette ........................... 40, 180 Korcek Dallas ............................ 133, 190 Korgie Nancy .................................. 180 Korte Andy ..................... 41, 104, 148, 180 Kelley ................................. 168 Kevin ................... 18, 110, 111, 168 Kortn Kim ................................... 138 Korus Lori ........ 16, 70, 71, 136, 145, 151, 168 Kosch Dave .................... 56, 91, 121, 190 Kathy ............................ 25, 130, 168 Kraenow Kathryn ..................... 126, 127, 180 Kreifels Judy ......................... 26, 56, 190 Kreitman Phyllis ............................... 190 Ron ................................... 180 Krepel Terry ....... 56, 65, 68, 87, 113, 180, 184 Krings Kimberly .............................. 180 Kris .................................. 190 Steve ................................. 168 Krueger LeRoy ........... 12, 91, 93, 117, 121, 180 Lori ............................. 137, 190 Kucera Carleen ............................... 168 Melinda ............... 43, 56, 57, 58, 180 Kunes Mary ......................... 56, 81, 168 Kush Caroline ......................... 180, 197 Kuta Debbie ................................ 190 Gary .................................. 190 Kwapnioski Lenny ............................ 117, 180 Kyster Teresa .......... 13, 27, 39, 81, 83, 84, 180 I Labens Greg .................... 74, 78, 104, 168 Lisa .................... 28, 29, 180, 185 Lori ................................. 185 Lambrecht Tim .................................. 190 Lamphiear Susan ................ 74, 75, 78, 79, 156 Langan Mike ................................. 169 Lange Dave ............................ 125, 169 Elisa ................ 3, 56, 104, 126, 180 Harold ............................... 154 Lannan Maureen ................................ 35 Larsen Teena .................................. 81, 190 Lashley Jean ................................... 61, 180 Laudenklos Jim ........................................ 169 Launderville Donna ...................................... 190 Dennis ..................................... 180 Lauterbach Dan .................................... 73, 180 Dean ....................................... 190 Laux Liz .......... 51, 62, 64, 65, 68, 84, 85, 180 Lee Christine ........................ 112, 115, 190 Kathy ......................... 34, 112, 190 Lehr Jeff ....................................... 190 Mike ............................... 91, 169 Leptak Esther ..................................... 180 Lesiak Linda ............................... 151, 180 Lori .......................... 70, 151, 169 Levos Joann ...................... 17, 56, 74, 180 Melinda ............................ 54, 169 Lincoln Mari ............................... 80, 169 Nancy .............................. 80, 190 Lindquist Todd ....................... 72, 73, 180, 184 Liss Denise ..................... 29, 140, 180, 185 Little Ben ........................................ 169 Lococo Catherine ............... 51, 62, 63, 64, 180 Loeffler Linda ...................................... 181 Long Connie ..................................... 169 Robert .................... 113, 114, 139, 181 Loseke Brad ............ 110, 120, 121, 136, 169, 198 Carla ................................. 181, 186 David ............................. 91, 121, 191 Todd ....................................... 169 Lotspeich Wanda ...................................... 191 Louis John .................................. 105, 191 Lori ....................................... 181 Rita .... 36, 37, 70, 86, 94, 95, 109, 123, 169 Lovci Kelly .... 13, 24, 84, 85, 112, 113, 123, 181 Sue ........................................ 154 Hagelstein-Lovci 203 Lovell Leonard ................................ 191 Owen ................................... 169 Lower Pam ............................... 149, 181 Lowry Jeff .............................. 113, 169 Ludwig Joel ................................... 169 Luebbe Richard ............. 91, 93, 121, 157, 1% Luthultz Lori ................................... 191 K Maca Janet .......................... 109, 181, 182 Mackey Terrell .................................. 87, 191 Makovicka Dave ..................................... 181 Tim ...................................... 191 Malcolm Andy ..................................... 157 Mann Joyce .......................... Ill, 181 Martensen Todd ..... 37, 100, 101, 104, 106, 169, 195 Martin Andy ............................ 66, 68, 181 Martinsen Sandy .................................... 191 Mason Sandi .................................... 170 Sheri .................................... 137 McAndrew Traci .................................... 22, 181 McCarthy George ................................... 181 McCoy Mark ............................ 76, 151, 181 McDonald Janet .................................... 181 McDowell Meshell ................. 30, 39, 81, 83, 170 McNeely Robert ................................... 191 Meays Tina ........................... 151, 181 Mejia Monique .................................. 191 Melcher Scott .................................... 181 Messersmith Patty .................................... 181 Meyer Jim ................................. 149, 191 Micek Connie ...................... 126, 127, 181 Jolene .............. 41, 81, 83, 181, 183 Jon ...................................... 170 Mihulka Ray ...................................... 170 Suzy ..................................... 191 Milburn Dave ................................ 145, 181 Miller Karen ................................ 81, 181 Karin .................................... 182 Shawn ....................... 100, 105, 191 Mimick Chuck .................................... 170 Sharon ................................... 170 Molczyk Marla ........................ 56, 143, 170 Moon Todd ........... 12, 91, 104, 105, 191, 194 Moore Robert ................................... 191 Susan .................................... 182 Morgan Patrick .................................. 170 Morse Valerie .................................. 191 Morion Joe ...................................... 191 Moseley Aimee .................................... 170 Mostek John ..................................... 182 Luke ..................................... 170 Mueller Lori ..................................... 81, 170 Mark ............................ 104, 105 Pat ...................................... 157 Shawn ................... 41, 72, 182, 184 Sonya ...... 12, 34, 36, 37, 51, 62, 94, 95, 123, 150, 170, 198 Muller Kevin .................................... 182 Musil Harlan ................................... 170 Mark ..................................... 182 I Nelsen Clyde ........................ 191 Neumann Kevin ............................... 140, 191 Nichols Roy ....................................... 191 Nielsen Christine ....... 27, 43, 81, 80, 84, 85, 98, 99, 126, 182 Nienkamp Debbie ............................ 56, 170 Nilsson Ulrika ...... 38, 39, 69, 84, 94, 126, 148, 170, 195 Nitsch Bernie .................................... 157 NHz Helen ............................... 132, 160 Loretta ................................... 160 Noll Tracy .......................... 71, 80, 170 Noonan Yona .............................. 31, 191 Northrup Daniel .................................... 191 Nyffeler Brent ..................................... 191 Bryan ....................... 73, 74, 75, 170 Jann ........ 36, 37, 56, 58, 68, 78, 79, 84, 87, 148, 170 t) Oakes Stacey .................. 94, 108, 109, 191 Obrist Sue ............................... 80, 170 O'Connell Greg ................................ 191 O'Hearn Mike ................................... 43 Oleson Irene ................................. 160 Olson Jeff .............................. 91, 191 Sheryl ................................ 170 Olsufka Mary .................................. 126 Paul .................................. 171 Oppliger Diane ................................. 123 Osborne Robin ................................. 191 Osterhoudt Teresa .............. 61, 80, 84, 132, 171 Ott Lori ........................ 139, 182, 198 Owens Judy ....................... 146, 157, 186 204 lndex f Paben Troy ............................... 121, 182 Paczosa Dave .................................... 171 Page Jeff ........................... 91, 93, 109 Pagel Gregg .......................... 40, 121, 182 Tracy ..... 38, 39, 56, 58, 59, 117, 118, 171 Paprocki Greg .................................... 182 Jill ......................,............. 131 Parolek Colleen .................................. 41 Terry ................................... 191 Patton Richard ............................. 34, 154 Pemberton Lori .................................... 182 Penfield Alan .................................... 191 Shari ................................... 171 Penington Doug ................................ 56, 182 Pensick Pat ........................... 104, 105, 191 Peppier Maxine .................................. 160 Person Kelly .............................. 12, 117, 171 Mary ............................... 123, 171 Petermann Don ..................................... 182 Peterson Jim ............... 66, 72, 91, 121, 135, 191 Kirstin ........... 56, 58, 59, 62, 68, 74, 75, 142, 171 Phillips Julie ................................... 171 Placzek Cliff ................................... 113 Scott .............................. 121, 191 Plankinton Rick .................................... 171 Plugge Greg .................................... 171 Podraza Gary .............. 34, 35, 91, 92, 93, 121, 171 Jerry .......................... 24, 71, 171 Lori .................................... 71, 182 Rick ...... 12, 72, 91, 92, 116, 117, 182, 184 Poison Gerry ..... 12, 18, 34, 86, 94, 122, 123, 171 Pope John Paul II ........................... 20 Post Craig ................................... 155 Potter Tamra ................................... 171 Powley Ann ........... 10, 34, 35, 84, 85, 150, 171 Jeff ...................... 69, 96, 125, 191 Presley Colette ................................. 172 Price Tracey .................................. 63 Prokupek Sheila .................................. 182 Prososki Natalie ................................. 182 Tammy ................................... 191 Prunty Janet .............................. 63, 172 Puckett Bill .......................... 91, 93, 182 Purchal Eddie ................................... 192 Terry ................................... 192 R. Rains Tim .................................. 172 Tom .................................. 192 Raitt Barb ................................. 192 Ramsier Angie ................................ 192 Reagan President Ronald ...................... 20 Recek Ron .................................. 172 Sally ................................ 192 Tim .................................. 192 Redrow William .............................. 154 Reed Marie ................................ 182 Reimers Gary ............................. 62, 172 Rhea Dan .................................. 172 Lisa ................................. 172 Richards Becky ................................ 172 Wally ................................ 155 Rickner Jim .................................. 182 Mike ................................. 172 Rist John .............................. 157, 186 Robak Tony .............................. 137, 182 Robertson Janet ............................. 112, 192 Robinson Kris .................................. 182 Todd ............ 12, 39, 100, 111, 172, 198 Roddy Joan .................................. 172 Patricia .............................. 192 Roedel David ................................... 21 Roelle Fritz ......................... 91, 191, 192 Roland Brad ..................... 56, 113, 114, 192 Rongish Inez .................................. 160 Roselius Scott ................................. 182 Rosendahl Tammy ............................. 182, 197 Roth Jerry ......................... 54, 55, 154 Rousek Robin ......................... 98, 142, 192 Royer Brian .................................. 192 Ruschy Rhonda ................................. 182 Ryan Julie .................................. 61, 192 Kevin .................................. 192 Tom ......... 22, 37, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 96, 97, 120, 121, 172 Ryba Suzann ................................. 192 Sackett Nancy .................. 81, 94, 126, 182 Sammons Marci ................................ 192 Sanders Shannon .............................. 192 Sanderson Paul ............................ 112, 113 Saunders Kiyvon ............................... 44, 192 Schacht Nancy ................................ 172 Scheffler Clint ........................ 3, 14, 182 Lovell-Scheffler 205 Scheidegger Brad .............................. 100, 101 Schilling Cody ............ 12, 91, 104, 105, 121, 192 Schlender Michelle .............................. 144 Schlobohm Ruth .................................... 68 Schmaltz john .............................. 143, 156 Schnabel Al ........................... 104, 106, 156 Schneider Billie Jo ............................. 172 Schoenrock Mona .......................... 70, 80, 157 Scholl Cara ................................... 192 Connie ................................. 53, 172 Schreiber Ken .................................... 160 Lori ........ 51, 62, 65, 68, 103, 142, 193 Schulenberg Jan .................................... 160 Schulz Chantelle ..................... 23, 27, 182 Sheila ................................. 193 Scott Cathy .............................. 80, 193 Mike ................................... 182 Scotter Mike ................................... 182 Scovel Diann .................................. 172 Scriven Todd ............................... 91, 182 Seda Connie ............................. 55, 172 Laurie ................................ 182 Selig Sarah ............... 56, 98, 99, 126, 182 Senften Kathi ................................... 98 Michelle ............ 56, 80, 84, 98, 193 Sergent Phillip ................................ 172 Shannon Mike .................................. 182 Shaw Bob ................................... 160 Shefcyk Bob ................................... 193 Janet ......................... 85, 146, 172 Larry ................................. 183 Shepherd Bob ............................... 117, 172 Dale .......................... 66, 67, 183 Sherbo 206 lndex Jim ..................................... 193 Sherertz Charlie ................... 91, 117, 118, 156 Sunny ......................... 85, 123, 183 Siedlik Steve ................................... 173 Sinclair Bruce ................................... 173 Sipple Marty ................................... 100 Skouby Nancy ................. 56, 94, 108, 109, 193 Sleddens Chris ............................... 16, 173 John .................................... 183 Sliva Chris ................................... 173 Chuck ................................... 173 Debbie ............................. 145, 173 Slizoski Lori ............................... 173, 196 Sloth Heidi ............. 34, 35, 81, 83, 112, 173 Karl .................................... 113 Smagala Steve ......................... 39, 105, 193 Small Robin ........................... 56,123, 183 Smets-Corder Jana .................................... 173 Smith Nathan ........................ 62, 65, 183 Tim ... Snow Kristi Sohl Jeff .... Soulliere Bob ... Spegel Michelea ...... 39, 51, 62, 66, 84, 94, 173 Speicher Mary ...................................... 173 Spreeman Greg .............. 56, 57, 58, 62, 135, 173 Spuitz Glenda .................................... 160 Staack Daniel .................................... 193 Dave ................................. 146, 173 Stachura Roger ..................................... 183 Staroscik David ............................. 91, 183 Debbie .................................... 193 Denise ...................... 80, 84, 126, 173 Diane ..... 10, 36, 37, 43, 80, 112, 126, 173 Julie ............................. 94, 193 64, 85, 112, 193, 198 ................... 173 .................... 14 Kevin ................................. 174 Stauber Edna .................................. 160 Stacey ................... 39, 62, 84, 174 Steinbrook Gordon .......................... 143, 156 Steinsberger Nick ........................... 148, 183 Stephenson Kerri ........................ 84, 148, 174 Stone Jody ................. 80, 81, 82, 83, 193 Lori .................................. 193 Stracke Ken ................................... 174 Svoboda Norm ..................... 27, 13, 91, 121 Rodney ................................ 193 Tom ............................... 43, 183 Swanson Donna ............................. 54, 174 Robbie .......................... 133, 183 Swartz David ................................. 154 Deb ................................... 174 Sylvester Wanda ................................. 193 Sypherd Sandy ................................. 156 Tarnick Jim ...... Terry Michael ... Thalken Todd ..... Theilen Beth ..... Thelen Lori ..... Thomas Curt ..... Thoms Carol .... Mary Jane Thomsen Pam ...... Tobiason Todd ..... Tooley Keri ..... Kurt ..... Steve .... Toufar .. 78, 79, 104, 183 ................ 174 116, 117, 118, 183 ... 3, 43, 63, 183 94, 109, 123, 183 ................ 29 ................ 174 ............... 160 ............ 4, 174 ................ 183 ................ 183 ............... 100 .. 39, 41, 139, 183 Dorothy ............................. 160 Tremain Teresa ................ 136, 137, 149, 193 Tucker Tim ................................... 72 Tuma Tracy ............................... 183 V Uhlmann Cathryn .......... 74, 78, 81, 130, 174 V Van Dyke Chris .......................... 113 Sandy .................... 81, 112, 174 Sharon ........................ 84, 174 Sue ........................... 12, 174 Veal Ron ............................ 155 Volnek Mary ........................... 174 Volquardsen Nancy .............................. 76 Vrbka Caroline ....................... 183 V Wagner Mark ............... 2, 10, 13, 84, 85, 174 Shawn ........................... 39, 193 Walgren Craig .................. 31, 112, 113, 183 Wallick Terry ............................. 140, 184 Tim ............................. 31, 174 Wallin Dan ............................... 91, 121, 193 Walters Karen .................................. 184 Want Dan ............................. 54, 174 Warnecke Andy ....................... 139, 193, 196 Wasco Lisa ................................... 384 Lori ................................... 374 Weber Monte ..................................... 91 Scott ........................... 37, 91, 174 Stephanie .................. 56, 61, 137, 193 Weil Troy ..................................... 174 Weisser Renee ..... 34, 94, 95, 112, 122, 123, 189, 193, 198 Weldon Sherri .............................. 137, 193 Wells Marty .................................... 157 Wessel Doug ..................... 22, 45, 61, 143 Wetmur Corinna .................................. 131 White Denise ................................... 175 Todd ..................................... 175 Whiting Mike ................................. 96, 97 Whitney Barry ...................... 56, 113, 193, 194 Wibbels Cathy ................................ 51, 155 Edsel .................................... 156 Wichman Bev ............................ 112, 113, 184 Wielgus John ..................................... 184 Wiese Chuck .......................... 136, 137, 184 Gary ..................................... 184 Linda .................................... 175 Wieser John ........................... 102, 121, 175 Wilhelm ---Gudrun .......... 5, 69, 94, 95, 126, 127, 175 Wilhelms Bob ............... 12, 91, 117, 119, 175. 186 Anthony ....... 91, 116, 117, 118, 119, 193 Williams Suzi ..................... 81, 82, 83, 175 Willman Pat .................................. 56, 184 Sandy .................................... 175 Wilsey Mark ................................. 30, 175 Wilson Becky ................. 19, 86, 94, 123, 175 Chris ........................... 17, 18, 175 Gina ..................................... 175 Todd ....................... 91, 105, 121, 193 Winkle Alan ........................... 125, 139, 175 Wolfe Thomas ................................. 145 Woodward Thomas ................ 12, 117, 118, 184 Wunderlich Diane ............. 10, 36, 51, 68, 69, 184 Paul ................................... 193 Steve ............................... 3, 175 Susanne ....................... 74, 75, 184 Tami ................................... 193 Teri ................................... 193 y Yanes Cindy ............................ 112, 113 Yates Roger ............................ 138, 184 Young lack ......................... 91, 121, 156 £ Zastera Mary Jo ............... 94, 108, 109, 151, 193 Zaura Steve ................. 36, 38, 110, 175, 186 Zehring Cliff .................. 3, 91, 110, 111, 175 Stephanie ............... 56, 80, 81, 83, 193 Zimmerman Wayne ........................... 72, 113, 184 Zoucha Doug ................................. 73, 175 Michelle ........................ 51, 56, 184 Tim ............... 17, 22, 56, 134, 150, 184 Zuroski Kevin ...................... 91, 92, 133, 193 Zwick Van ....... 56, 57, 58, 59, 62, 91, 121, 135 184, 196 Zywiec Danine ................................... 193 Rick ..................................... 184 Scheidegger-Zywiec 207 Another year at CHS has come and gone, and another yearbook has been created to capture the memories of that year forever. Without the hard work and dedication shown by the five-member 1980-81 annual staff (the smallest staff in recent years, perhaps ever, at CHS) and photographers, this book would not be sitting in front of you right now. The size of the project was truly staggering, but enough time and effort were spent to make the book a reality. A huge thank you goes to staff members Dan Davidchik, Bonnie Farrell, Bryan Nyffeler, and Susanne Wunderlich and photo- graphers Dave Keefauver and Mark McCoy, who worked throughout the school year and into the summer to finish the book. Special thanks goes to Nancy Bloebaum, who took on the full responsibilities of a staff member and volunteered to do much more than anyone expected. Nancy also helped us out by lending us her photos for some of the pages. Miss Susan Lamphiear, our advisor, deserves recognition for everything from keep- ing things organized to putting up with barrages of bad jokes. First-semester photographers Vernon Davison, Joann Levos, Melinda Levos, and Pegg Burdine and staffer Linda Farrell and second-semester photographers Terry Krepel, Kevin Neumann, and Ron Paprocki are also appreciated for their help. Other assistance came from Chris Bleacher, Shelly Fowler, Jo Kantor, Judy Kreifels, Terry Krepel, Greg Labens, Jann Nyffeler, Sue Obrist, and Eric Peterson. These people deserve credit for their help in various areas. Thanks also goes to Tim Zoucha for the artwork and cover design he provided. Anderson, Faul, Frieze, and Senior Studios were kind enough to send u; senior pictures for use in the color section. Special thanks goes to Gary Anderson for the assistance he gave tc our photographers. Pictures providec by the Columbus Telegram were usee on the World Events pages. A sincere thank you goes to all of these people and groups. Our Walsworth Publishing Com- pany representative, Mr. Mike Diffen- derfer, was always there when we needed him for advice, deadline changes, more copy sheets, and everything in between. Thank you, students and faculty of CHS and area businesses, for purchas- ing a 1981 yearbook. We hope that you enjoy it and will look at it often in years to come. Editor 208 Acknowledgments MMMMH --------