Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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Celebrity Johnny Carson greets the town of Columbus as well as these lucky cheerleaders at the Columbus-Norfolk game. Working intensely on his homework is Tim Ek. Number One! Bill Puckett expresses his emotions about the Discoverers football squad. Justing sitting around and taking it easy in the gym are Brad Harms and Chet Hahn. Many students enjoy relaxing in the Commons after lunch. Opening 3

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Past, present, and future ... How do they relate? What is it about the 1981-82 school year that ties in with life as it is now and as it shall be? Different experiences may influence each person in a unique way. Insights gained from friendships, school activities, and academics help to develop the student as an individual. Picture the scene. It was late August, 1981. Students filled the halls in anticipation. The year started off on a good note once again. Old friends gathered to talk about their summer experiences and students began to make new friends. Spirited students strengthened school pride from the very beginning of the year. The success of each team during their respective fall sports schedule encouraged even more support from the student body. Accomplishing an impressive feat was the gutty Discovers' football team. The team changed their style and rolled all the way to the state semi-finals as a result. Fall found many students taking advantage of their last few weeks of warm weather as they were seen outdoors in many places. Kids liked to cruise down “mains” (13th and 14th streets), shop, go on dates, stay at home and get a tan, or participate in a variety of outdoor athletics. People could be found everywhere. As winter approached, students moved to indoor activities. Kids could be found in video arcades, at parties, over at their friends' houses, or, sometimes, even at home. Many students had jobs at various restaurants, department stores and businesses. These jobs were considered prizes, since finding jobs was difficult this year, reflecting the inflationary economy. School spirit carried over from the fall. The wrestlers waltzed through another undefeated season and their fourth consecutive state championship. The girls’ swim team also completed an undefeated dual season and Practicing their marching show for a performance is the Columbus High band. Demonstrating his solid backhand stroke is a preppy Clarey Castner. Overcome by happiness in the presence of Rick Podraza and Cody Schilling is an elated Jody Stone. Throwing a Norfolk Panther for a big loss is Larry Jacobs (85). 2 Opening

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Consoling Dana Gratzl after receiving a disappointing rating in the Pershing marching competition in Lincoln, Nebraska is band president Van Zwick. Friends often get together in between classes to talk as they go to their next class. Sometimes they even talk about their next class. Getting into the spirit of spirit week on punk rock day are Mickie Senften and Colleen Goering. 4 Opening