Sutton High School - Mustang Yearbook (Sutton, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1986 volume:

The yearbook staff chose Wrangler Jean’s slogan “Live It to the Limit as our book theme this year. In all areas of school life — academics, sports, and extracurricular activities — students and faculty lived their lives to the limits in 1985-86. Top L. Mr. Moody gave some useful advice at noon. Top R. The football team ate cake at a pep rally. Above. A flag salute with honor guards. Right. Charles Kessler tried to start “lawn mower” La Jean Griess. Keith Wach, Paul Drudik. Bruce Fehr. ScoW Hohensee. and Ron Ackermann. gathered for Homecoming. One only had to look around. There were signs of it everywhere: achievement, development, and excellence. In the commons area, new athletic record cases lined the wall. These contained records set by Sutton athletes. The girls basketball teams soared to their limits again this year with a newer and smaller basketball. _ VE IT TO THE LIMIT To get used to the new basketball. 27 girls shot at least 3000 baskets last summer to make either the “3000 Basket Club or the “3000 Free Throw Club established by Coach Schoneberg for those who wanted to challenge themselves. Kristi Scheierman. Clara Shaw. Shawna Sinnen and Renee Scheierman even made both clubs. This year four new faculty members kept Sutton’s educational standards high. The new faculty were Randy Fricke. history; Stan Karr, science: Cliff Kes-ter. P.E.; and Steve Spongberg, P.E. A new superintendent. Ronald Wall, also took charge October 1. How did you remember the year? What limits did you j reach? A Top L. Gary Jones -school lunch or the frog Scott Diekmann and Mau Lived It to the Limit Homecoming dance. Be Joe Nuss and Mark Cas Life was looking up one nc hour last fall. SPIRIT WEEK Dress it up, Geaks Clockwise-top-right-Mrs. Moody was the only teacher to dress up on P.J. day. Tommy Gassman didn’t have to dress up. He always looked this way. Shane Perrien and Scott Diekmann were good friends. Sherry Mosley's pom-pom hair added to her costume on Red and Black Day.” Opposite page-top- Fifties and Nerd Day” drew a lot of laughs. Below- Were Shane Perrien. Steph Bottorf, Scott Diekmann. Brent Mau and Shane Kissler going surfing? Left- Everyone felt cuddly on P.J. Day.” Right- Joy Hultine was decked out on Red and Black Day. Special memories were made during Spirit Week. Students and faculty were encouraged to wear their pj’s to school on Pajama Day.” Deena Knoell brought her Cabbage Patch doll, Carlton, and Teri DuBois brought a panda bear named Snookums. Mrs. Moody, a resource teacher, also dressed in her night clothes. On Tuesday. October 15. students and teachers dressed for Scum, Graffiti, and Backwards Day.” Darci Griess’s tie was on her back while her jacket and shirt were turned around. Many of the student body dressed for Nerd and 50’s Day” on Wednesday. Shane Perrien dressed as a nerd and Lisa Peter went back to the fifties. Beach and Hush Button Day” was on Thursday. Michele Bergen was one of the few who kept all of her hush buttons. Many of the students and faculty supported Red and Black Day” on Friday. At the end of the day. K-12 students and faculty attended a pep rally in the high school gym. HOMECOMING Because of rainy weather the pep rally was held in the old gym. At the pep rally, Mr. Wall said that Sutton spirit had gotten better week after week and that the football team was prepared to win. Coach Fricke said that he was proud of his team, and that in the last two weeks the football team had improved 200%. Bill Bottorf. the last speaker, claimed the secret was out: the Mustangs would win that night. But. despite the rain and losing the game that night, the student body’s spirit was anything but damp on Homecoming. Supt. Ron Wall gave the crowd a pep-talk at the Homecoming pep rally held at the gym due to rain. FFA instructor Keith Gowen and Brad Nunnenkamp showed off the first FFA Homecoming float ever made and ever used. Eighty-four graduate, Kurt Griess (2nd from right), relaxed with seniors Bruce Fehr. Scott Hohensee, and Ron Ackermann at the Homecoming dance. Scott Diekmann, Bret Griess. Charles Kessler. 1984 King Scott Scheierman. Cam Schone-berg. 1985 King and Queen, Paul Drudik and Renee Scheierman. 1984 Queen Sheila Ehly. Stephanie Schweer. Shawna Sinnen, Annette Dubois. Chantel Bottorf. 6 t 1985-1986 Opposite page. Paul Drudik showed a royal smile. Standing next to him were his mother and Carol Scheierman. Juniors Bill Houts and Chananne Hansen danced at the Homecoming dance on October 18th. King Paul Drudik and Queen Renee Scheierman danced the first royal dance. Swing and sway with Kelli Leininger and Chantel Bottorf. 7 Ronald Wall Mark Schweer Dennis Isernhagen Raymond Bailey John Bitunjac Mark Butler James Eads Randy Fricke Teri Gemar Keith Gowen Keith Henricksen Sherry Houston Stan Karr Cliff Kester Eugene Liska Judy Mohnike Anne Moody Mike Moody Dan Navrkal Thomas Newman Ron Rickert John Schoneberg Garry Sinnen Steve Spongberg Mick Stoehr Calvin Stuhmer Paul Woller Mr. Stuhmer's Halloween haircut. Faculty 9 4 SEVENTH GRADE These seventh graders were some of the students that participated in Nerd-SO's Day Warren Akset Dawna Aspegren Kenneth Bissell Holly Brown Linda Carlson Kristie Cronin Janelle Drudik Jonathan Figi Brandon Glass Jennifer Griess Michael Ham Ted Hanger Joel Isernhagen Heather Johansen 10 CLASS OF 1991 Linda Carlson and Brenda McLaughlin showed how they felt about dressing up on Nerd-50's Day. Nikole Overturf and Crystal Nunnenkamp joyed themselves on Pajama Day. en- Clint Jones Niki Overturf Tracy Karr Dan Saathoff Brenda McLaughlin Mindy Smith Kelly Mowrey Greg Nolte Laurel Stoehr Camelle Yost Crystal Nunnenkamp Nicole Nuss 11 Angela Aspegren Mark Fehr Fritz Grothe LeAllen Huber DaNell Bartunek Richard Gerard Anita Haller Randy Huber Jed Bergen Craig Grfess Keith Hansen j Tracy Hust Heather Bottort Wendy Griess Scott Hoarty Brenda Johnson Jennifer Ochsner — P.J. Day. Gwenda Hofmann Kandi Houts Shawla Jones Matt Maser EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OF 1990 Heather Johansen, Tracy Hust, Gwenda Hofmann — at Jr. High F.B. game. Sherry Mosley Jennifer Ochsner Kristi Scheiermarr Christina Nuss Connie Overturf Jay Spearman Danny Nuss Fred Schatz John Spearman Jennifer Mohr Heidi Nuss Chris Moore Rose Marie Nuss Scott Morgan Amy Ochsner Jay Wa gli Eric Ulmer Joy Ulmer 13 FRESHMEN Rick Bauld Kristi Bergen Paige Bruner Don Bruns During first week of school, students Miki Ebert Natalie Ehly Ray Fisher Jason Friesen could wear shorts. Tommy Gassman sur- Doug George Connie Griess David Griess DeLora Griess prised oy camera. LaJean Griess Teresa Griess Troy Griess Bryan Hansen Teresa Cloet Jerry DuBois Shannon Gardner Tommy Gassman 14 CLASS OF 1989 S. Gardner, D. Griess. T. Griess at V.B. Chris Hansen Rick Hawthorne Andy Hultine Jason Isernhagen game. Kathy Korb Tim Leininger Jason Majors Billy Manthei Kevin Mohnike Jackie Nuss Richard Nuss Albert Ochsner Diane Jamison Bev Kempf Angie Saathotf Clara Shaw Megan Sinnen Chris Smith Brent Mau Lisa McLaughlin Jett Peter Rick Reutzel 15 SOPHOMORES Darci Griess looked backward on Backwards Day during noon hour of Spirit Week. Renee Drudik Kristy Griess Brian Akset Shelly Gaudreau Loretta Griess Erna Huber Cheryl Bailey Carmen Gerard Michael Griess Kevin Jamison Michelle Barnell Becky Griess Rachel Hiebert Amy Kessler Stephanie Bottorf Darci Griess Mark Casper Doug Griess 16 CLASS OF 1988 Sophomore boys held up the school during noon hour. Shane Kissler Noel Nuss Jeremy Laschanzky Ginny Manthei Todd Nuss Kristy Oates Brad Nunnenkamp Kathy Ochsner Craig Perrien Shawn Smith Joe Nuss Cory Overturf Amy Reinsch Lois Spahn Jerry Overturf Jay Schroetlin Sheila Ulmer JUNIORS Mike Ackland Gregg Bailey Scott Cerveny Chananne Hansen, Teri DuBois. and Lisa Peter took a lap. Coletta Davis JoAnn DeLarm Teri DuBois Carrie Griess Leslie Griess Wendell Griess Chananne Hansen Galen Hansen Cheri Hawthorne Leslea Hohman Bill Houts Joy Hultine Deena Knoell Kelli Leininger Brenda Mohnike 18 CLASS OF 1987 Noon hour brought out the best in Chananne Hansen. Steve Mosley Deb Mowrey Bradley Ochsner Brenda Ochsner Matt Overturf Shane Perrien JoAnn DeLarm, Cheri Hawthorne, and Darren Bartunek. Lisa Peter Marc Russell Mike Sample Joe Scoville Paul Ulmer Keith Wach 19 THE SENIOR CLASS Ron Ackermann: Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; S Club 4; FFA 1, 2. 3. 4. Monica Bauld: Band 3; Chorus 1; librarian 1; National Honor Society 2; Tutors 1. 4. OF 1986 Michele Bergen: Basketball 1. 2. 3; Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1; Wrestling Student Manager 4; S-Club 4; Girls Glee 1; Spirit Club 2; FHA 1; Prom Server 2; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Clarinet Choir 2, 3; One Acts 4. Bottom Row - S. Deikmann. C. Kessler. S. Sinnen, G. Jones, K. Griess. D. Keller. J. Gross. C. Bottorf, C. Gardner. L. Huber. Back Row - L. Griess. S. Griess. B. Huber. D. Griess. D. Munroe. L. Spahn. S. Hohensee. L. Reinsch. R. Ackermann. M Bauld. R. Scheierman. M. Bergen. 10 YEARS FROM NOW . Ron Ackermann will marry Diane Jamison and live happily ever after. Monica Bauld will have a set of twins and won’t drop one of them, (egg babies) Michele Bergen will spend the rest of her noon hours holding hands with Gary Jones. 20 $ Joott |cV -v UU iHii H'minut i iniutxH P(jjud §) tuJhh' Annette DuBois: Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4; All-County 1st Team 4; Wrestling mgr. 4: Track 1. 3; Intramurals 2; Band 1. 2; Clarinet Choir 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus President 4; Swing Choir 3. 4; Sextet 4; Triple Trio 1, 2; Girls Glee 2; FCA 1; Cheerleader 1, 2; Student Council 2. 3. 4; Stuco Sec. 3; Stuco V.P. 4; S-Club 2. 3. 4; FHA 2; Spirit Club 1. 2; Pep Club 1; Honor Pep Club 1; County Gov. Day 3: Homecoming Royalty 4; Prom Server 2. Chantel Bottorf: Volleyball 1. 2. 3, 4; Honorable Mention- All County 3; Most-Improved Player 2; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Clarinet Choir 1, 2. 3; Band Pres. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Swing Choir 3. 4; Musical 2. 3. 4; Triple Trio 2. 3; Sextet 4; S-Club 2. 3. 4; Spirit Club 2; Homecoming Royalty 4; Girls Glee 4. James DeLarm: Librarian 3. 4. Paul Drudik: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2; Intramurals 3. 4; Stage Band 1. 2; Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Brass Choir 4; S-Club 2, 3. 4; S-Club V. Pres. 4; FFA 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA Reporter 2; FFA V. Pres. 3; FFA Pres. 4; FFA State in Ag. Mechanics-Farm Management- Ag. Mechanics Proficiency 3. 4; Homecoming King 4; Sweetheart Royalty Attendant 3; Prom Server 2. Scott Diekmann: Football 1, 2, 3. 4; All County 3; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3; Chorus 1; S-Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Offices- Pres. 2- V. Pres. 3; Business Day; Academic Contest; Homecoming Royalty Attendant. TEN YEARS FROM NOW. . Chantel Bottorf will be cruising Sutton in a Mercedes Benz and working at the bank. Scott Diekmann will move to Texas and work on a ranch in his “punk” clothes. James DeLarm will move to California and be a tour guide in Death Valley. Paul Drudik will have controlling interest in Skoal. Annette DuBois’ Nanny Goat will find a Billy Goat and have “kids.” 21 Bruce Fehr: Football 2. 3; Wrestling 1; Intramurals 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Stage Band 1. 2. 3; Sax Quartet 2; Chorus 1; Swing Choir 1; FFA 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA State Qualifier- Ag. Mechanics 3. 4-Hog Production Award 4; FFA Treasurer 3; FFA State Farmer Degree 4; Sweetheart Royalty; Prom Server 2. Carrie Gardner: Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Band Class Rep. 3; Flute Solo 1; Flute Quartet 2; Musical 2; Speech Contest 2. 3. 4; Speech State 2. 4; One Acts 3. 4; One Act Contest 3. 4; One Act State 3. 4; Thespians 3. 4; Thespian Pres 4; Majorette 2. 3. 4; Head Majorette 4; Student Council 3. 4; Stuco Sec. 4; FHA 1. 2; FHA Editor 1; FHA Sec. Treas. 2; Spirit Club 2; Pep Club 1; County Gov. Day 3; Prom Server 2. Bret Griess: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2; Wrestling 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3; Librarian 4; S-Club 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA 1; Academic Contest 3. 4; Homecoming Royalty Attendant 4; Sweetheart Royalty Attendant 1; Prom Server 2. Dennis Griess: Football 3; Basketball 2; Intramurals 1. 3. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; FFA 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA State-Ag. Mechanics 3- Farm Management 4 ■6 M “ Ttr Cm TEN YEARS FROM NOW Bruce Fehr will become the lead guitarist of the rock band Culture Club. Carrie Gardner will go from town to town in search of a new friend. Bret Griess will be the first PE teacher to have a lawsuit filed against him by the whole class for child abuse. Dennis Griess will become a State Patrolman and drive on a work permit. Karen Griess will become the first female president of the United States Karen Griess: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Stage Band 2, 3. 4; Flute Solo 1. 2. 4; Band Sec Treas. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Musical 2. 3. 4; Triple Trio 1. 2; Senior Sextet 4; Girls Glee 1. 2; Speech Contest 3. 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; S-Club 3, 4; Spirit Club 2; Class Sec. 1; Business Day; Academic Contest 2; Prom Server 2; Red Academic Award 2; Gold Academic Award 1; FFA Sweetheart Attendant 3; FFA Sweetheart 3; Student of the Month 3. 4. 22 dlOunOU. L Laureen Griess: FHA 1. 2. 3. 4; FHA V. Pres. 4; Business Day 4; Academic Contest 4; Sweetheart Queen 3; Girls Glee 1. Sandra Griess: FHA 1, 2. 4; Business Day 4; Girls Glee 1. Jonathan Gross: Band 2; Chorus 2. 4; Student Council 3. 4; Stuco Pres. 4; Class Pres. 3. 4 Scott Hohensee: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Stage Band 2. 3; Sax Quartet 3; S-Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4. (5VilWv Brenda Huber: FHA 1, 2, 3. 4; FHA Sec. 4; Business Day 4: Academic Contest 4; Girls Glee 1; FFA Sweetheart Royalty Attendant 3. TEN YEARS FROM NOW. Laureen Griess will marry LaRayne and have her house featured in Better Homes and Gardens. Sandra Griess will grow and grow and. .. Jon Gross will own a pencil sharpener factory. Scott Hohensee will become the next ruthless Sutton High principal. Brenda Huber will be a happy camper and make Walt shave his mustache. 23 $ SbTid(u Gary Jones: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 2; Band 1; S-Club 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA Parliamentarian 3; Prom Server 2. Lori Huber: Basketball 1. 2; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Clarinet Choir 1. 2, 3; Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; Swing Choir 1. 3. 4; Musical 2. 3, 4; Triple Trio 1. 2; Senior Sextet 4; Vocal Ensemble 4; Chorus Pres. 4; Speech Contest 3. 4; One Acts 3, 4; One Acts Contest 3. 4; Speech State 3. 4; One Acts State 3. 4; Thespians 3. 4; Tutors 3; Spirit Club 2. 3; Girls Glee 1. 2; Sweetheart Royalty Candidate 3. Charles Kessler: Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Football-Honorable Mention All Conference- Honorable Mention All County 2; Football- All Conference-Honorable Mention All County 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Track 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Chorus 1, 4; Musical 4; National Honor Society 4; S-Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Class V. Pres. 1, 4; Class Treasurer 2, 3; Business Day 2, 3, 4; Business Day 3rd in Data Processing 3; Academic Contest 1. 2, 3, 4; Academic Contest 2nd in Chemistry; Homecoming Royalty; Prom Server 2; Valedictorian. Doug Keller: Football 2; Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Brass Choir 4; Chorus 3. 4; Musical 3, 4; Drama 4; One Acts 3. 4; One Acts Contest 3, 4; FBLA 4; Thespians 3, 4; Student Council 1; S-Club 4; County Gov. Day; Business Day 2. 3; Academic Contest 2. 3; Prom Server 2. CAaaJIaJD TEN YEARS FROM NOW.. . Lori Huber will be a broadway actress Gary Jones will own a line of racehorses and be a millionaire. Doug Keller will become a fashion hair stylist in New York. Charles Kessler will be a hit man for the Mafia. Devin Munroe will be lead singer of WASP, a rock group. uevm Munroe: Football 1. 3. 4; Wrestling 1, 2; Intramurals 3. 4; Musical 1. 2. 3. 4; One Acts 2. 3. 4; C Acts Contest 2. 3. 4; FCA 1; FBLA 2. 3. FBLA Treasurer 3; Librarian 4; Yearbc Staff 1. 2. 3. 4; Yearbook Staff Photo. Edi 1. 2; Yearbook Staff Senior Editor 3. 4; Coi ty Gov. Day; Business Day. 24 i Lee Spahn: Football 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1. 2, 3, 4; Wrestling State 4; Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Stage Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Swing Choir 1. 3. 4; Musical 1, 2. 3. 4; Drama 4; One Acts 3. 4; One Acts Contest 3. 4; FCA 1. 2. 3. 4; FBLA 1. 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; S-Club 1, 2, 3, 4 SADD 4; County Gov. Day 3; All State Chorus 4. Lee Reinsch: Football 1. 2, 3 Wrestling 1; Intramurals 2; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Musical 2, 3. 4; District Music Contest Solo 2; Drama 1. 2. 3. 4; Speech Contest 3; One Acts 1. 2. 3. 4; One Acts Contest 3. 4; One Acts Contest- Superior Acting Award 4; FCA 4; FBLA 2, 3, 4; Thespians 2. 3. 4 S-Club 1. 2, 3. 4; FFA 1, 2, 3. 4; FFA-Reporter 3-V. Pres. 4; FHA 4; SADD 4; SADD Pres. 4; Spirit Club 2. 3; County Gov. Day 3; Academic Contest 4; Degree of State Farm 4; Nebraska Scholars Institute 4; Washington Conf. Program 3; Safety Seminar 2. Carla Shaw: Basketball 1; Intramurals 2; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Stage Band 2, 3. 4; Brass Choir 4; Chorus 1; Girls Glee 1; Triple Trio 1; Speech Contest 3. 4; Speech State 3. 4; FCA 1. 2; Student Council 1; National Honor Society 3, 4; Tutors 2. 3; Spirit Club 2; Class V. Pres. 2; Class Treasurer 4; Business Day 2; Academic Contest 2. 3. 4; Gold Academic Award 2. 3. 4. Shawna Sinnen: Volleyball 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 4; Musical 2, 3, 4; Triple Trio 1, 2; Senior Sextet 4; FCA 1. 2, 3. 4; FCA V. Pres. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; S-Club 2, 3, 4; Tutors 2; Spirit Club 2; Class Secretary 1; Business Day 2; Academic Contest 2. 3. 4; Homecoming Royalty 4; Prom Server 2; Girls Glee 1. 2; Gold Academic Award 2. 3. 4; Track State Qualifier in 200m. 400m and 5th in State in 400m 3; Basketball All County. All Conf. 1st team. All State Honorable Mention 4. Renee Scheierman: Volleyball 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Volleyball- All Tribland Honorable Mention 3-All County 1st Team 3. 4-All Conf. 1st Team 3- All Conf. 2nd Team 4; Track-State Qualifier 2. 3. 4; Basketball-All County Honorable Mention 1-All County 1st Team 2. 3, 4; All Tribland 1st Team 2. 3. 4; All Conf. 1st Team 2. 3. 4; Honorable Mention All-State 2; All State Lincoln Journal 3. 4; Super Stater 3rd Team 3; Super Stater 2nd Team 4; Honorable Mention All State Omaha World Herald 3; Nominee for Converse All American 4; Conf. All-State Game 4; Nebr. Coaches All-Star Game 4; Chorus 1, 2. 4; Girls Glee 2; Swing Choir 1. 2, 3. 4; Musical 4; Triple trio 2; Girls Octet 1; Girls Sextet 4; Speech Contest 3. 4; One Acts 4; FCA 1. 2. 3. 4; FCA - Pres. 4- Sec. 3- Historian 2; Student Council 1; National Honor Society 3. 4; Gold Academic Award 2. 3. 4; S-Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Yearbook Staff 2; Spirit Club 2; Class offices- Pres. 1, V. Pres. 2, Sec. 3. 4; Academic Contest 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Prom Server 2; Salutatorian 4; Student of the Month 3, 4. TEN YEARS FROM NOW . . Lee Reinsch will sing through the hallways in a nut house. Lee Spahn will be late to his own funeral. Carla Shaw will drop out of medical school and become a nurse. Shawna Sinnen will open a fish store and make a fortune selling piranhas. Renee Scheierman will become an Olympic Star in 1996. 25 Extracurricular organizations can help students achieve a well-rounded education. Clubs often provide leadership opportunities and learning experiences for many students. Fellowship of Christian Athletes, for instance, often allows students to search for and discover a higher meaning to life. Other organizations — Cheerleaders, Majorettes, and S-Club — attract students with specific physical abilities. Clubs such as Future Business Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America, and Future Homemakers of America help mold students for careers. Other organizations like Student Council. Students Against Drunk Driving, Tutors, and Librarians also give of themselves to the school in various ways. But, whatever its specific purpose may be, each organization helps students fulfill their highest goals. HIVE IT TC TIME llll Hlll 27 YEARBOOK STAFF Back. Coletta Davis. Andy Hultine, Keith Wach. Brenda Mohnike. Front. Scott Hohensee, Devin Munroe. Sponsor Mr. Eads. Lisa Peter. Dennis Griess. If__________ Devin Munroe won another argument with Mr. Eads. “Be seated by the bell. said Mr. Eads. Those were the words our sponsor usually began class with. Sneekily Scott Hohensee played a game of karatica behind Mr. Eads' back. Once begun the eight students worked to design pages, select photos. or write copy for the pages. A Wrangler-jeans slogan. “Live it to the Limit,” was selected as the theme for the Mustangs this year. The theme reflected the excellence which the students, faculty, and personnel achieved in many ways. The 88-page yearbook contains two color pages, which were purchased at a discount because the staff met an early 16-page deadline. All 88 pages were composed carefully and creatively with many hours of work. Senior Editor Devin Munroe. a four-year staff member, helped guide the work of the class. Junior Editor Lisa Peter, a third-year staff member, watched and improved herself in or-28 jer to become senior editor next year. Brenda Mohnike tried to help Keith Wach with his page?? Working on basketball pages Junior Editor Lisa Peter put in another hard day of work. CHEERLEADERS AND MAJORETTES Back: Sheila Ulmer and Steph Bottorf. Front: Amy Kessler. Miss Kester and LaJean Griess. Back: Deena Knoell and Shannon Gardner. Middle: Carrie Gardner and Kristy Oates. Front: Renee Drudik. The sponsor for the 1985-86 cheerleaders was Miss Kester. an elementary teacher She said one reason we had cheerleaders again this year was because the community and the students requested them. Kester said cheerleader practice began during the summer. Then, during the year, the girts had to cheer at one activity per week during the regular seasons. But. one problem became apparent this year The girts had too many activities competing tor their time The cheerleaders, however, brought enthusiasm to the ball games and some pep rallies during the year. Senior Carrie Gardner said she wanted to be a majorette because she enjoys twirling and being m an organization The majorettes, who went to a twirling camp last summer, marched m front of the band to add more entertainment. Gardner said. She said since there was no head majorette, they tried harder to work together during the routines At the only downtown pep rally of the year. Amy Kessler. LaJean Griess. Steph Bottorf. and Sheila Ulmer cheered from a flatbed truck to lead the activities. During a football half time. Shannon Gardner. Carrie Gardner, and Deena Knoell performed a twirling routine with the majorettes. Cheerleaders LaJean Griess and Steph Bottorf fired up at an early-season game. 29 FBLA First row Kristy Griess. Darci Griess. Michelle Barnett. Amy Reinsch. Lots Spahn. Lee Reinsch. Noel Nuss. Sponsor Mr Navrkal Second row Becky Griess. Joy Hultine. Ginny Manthei. Renee Drudik. Mike Sample. Lee Spahn. Chris Smith. Kevin Jamison. Thrrd row Shelly Gaudreau. Joe Nuss. Shawn Smith. Doug Keller. Galen Hansen. Rick Reutzet. Devin Munroe. Future Business Leaders of America is an organization designed to help students realize what it will be like when they get out in the business world. But. a student does not necessarily have to be getting into business to belong to the organization. This past year. FBLA went to a business competition in Crete, attended State Leadership Convention, and attended a fall leadership camp in Grand Island. The group has also done fund raising. FBLA members have also helped decorate the community Christmas tree. And. they have also taken children trick or treating on Halloween, sponsored a dance, and co-sponsored Spirit Week. FCA First row Shawn Smith. Amy Reinsch. Sponsors. Mr Stoehr. Mr. Butler (not pictured). Lee Reinsch. Mike Sample. Troy Griess Second row. Megan Smnen. Natalie Ehly. Shawna Smnen. Renee Scheierman. Lois Spahn. Lee Spahn. Chris Smith Fellowship of Christian Athletes consisted of athletes who represent Christ. These individuals got together for fun. fellowship. encouragement, and activities. The FCA attended Weekend of Champions in Fremont along with 500 other students from across Nebraska. Turner Gill and Todd Brown, former University of Nebraska football players, shared their testimonies. While the group was there, they competed in the Dogpatch Olympics which consisted of sports competition such as basketball and volleyball. SADD First row Ginny Manthei. Troy Griess. Shannon Gardner. Lee Reinsch. Shawn Smith Second row Joy Hultine. Chris Smith. Rick Reutzel. Paige Bruner. Diane Jamison. Lee Spahn Students Against Drunk Drivers began when Michael Gilbert, a Federal Police Officer, spoke to the student body last fall about drinking and driving. SADD then set up a hot line for Prom and Graduation nights. The hot line number was given so students could call to have someone take them home after they had been drinking. SADD members tried to make people realize there is a problem with drinking and driving. This past year the group had eleven members. But. the group hopes to increase as awareness of the drinking-and-driving problem begins to grow. 30 STUDENT COUNCIL Back: Leslie Griess, Paul Ulmer, Jonathan Gross, Shane Per-rien, Carrie Gardner, Annette DuBois. Middle: Loretta Griess. Megan Sinnen, Steph Bottorf, Amy Kessler, Miki Ebert. Delora Griess. Front: Michael Ham, Ted Hanger, Laurel Stoehr, Kristi Scheierman, Jed Bergen. Amy Ochsner. This year STUCO held the Homecoming Dance after the Sutton-vs-Blue Hill game. STUCO also held the Computer Dance. Students filled out questionnaires which were sent to a computer to match students with a perfect date. STUCO also participated in Teacher Appreciation Day by having coffee and doughnuts for teachers before school. TUTORS Cheryl Bailey. Chananne Hansen. Brenda Ochsner. Ginny Manthei. Loretta Griess. The tutors were willing to help elementary students during their study hall. This group helped elementary students with all subjects. LIBRARIANS Back: Devin Munroe. James DeLarm. Ginny Manthei. Keith Wach. Jerry Overturf. Bret Griess. Front: Jason Majors. Rachel Hiebert. Mrs. Houston. Mrs. Hultman, Michelle Barnell. Kelli Leininger. The librarians worked as volunteers. During a study hall, each librarian could work in the library. The students put books away and helped Mrs. Houston and Mrs. Hultman with a variety of jobs. 31 FFA FHA C. Hansen. K. Leininger-Farm Show. Back. Lee Reinsch. 4th. Jennifer Mohr. Shawla Jones. Delora Griess. Teresa Griess, Michelle Ebert. Diane Jamison. Kathy Korb. Amy Ochsner. Gwenda Hofmann. 3rd. Noel Nuss. Carrie Griess. Teri DuBois. Chananne Hansen. Kelli Leininger. Lisa Peter. JoAnn DeLarm, Deb Mowrey. Tracy Hust. 2nd. Angie Saathoff. Brenda Johnson. Mrs. Gemar. Michelle Barnell. Erna Huber. Sandra Griess, Marie Nuss. Front. Amy Reinsch. Laureen Griess. Brenda Huber, Darci Griess. Loretta Griess. Renee Drudik. Deena Knoell, Lois Spahn. Leslea Hohman. Back. Mr. Gowen. Don Bruns, Doug Griess. Todd Nuss. Bruce Fehr. Dennis Griess. Wendell Griess. Gary Jones. Brad NunnenKamp. Jerry Overturf. Jerry DuBois. Shane Kissler. Tommy Gassman. 2nd. Troy Griess. Tim Leininger. Jason Majors. Mike Griess. Cory Overturf. Brian Akset. Matt Overturf. Ron Ackermann. Ray Fisher. Chris Hansen. Front. Renee Drudik. Scott Cerveny. Amy Reinsch. Paul Drudik, Lee Reinsch. Darci Griess. Les Griess. The seven officers of FFA were the following: Paul Drudik. President; Lee Reinsch. Vice President; Amy Reinsch. Secretary; Darci Griess. Reporter; Scott Cerveny. Treasurer; Les Griess. Sentinel; and Renee Drudik. Parliamentarian. The FFA members attended the State Fair. Husker Harvest Days, and stock and land judging contests. Lee Reinsch and Bruce Fehr won the State Farmer Award. Paul Drudik won 3rd in State Agriculture Mechanics. Darci Griess received a gold in Wildlife speaking, and Amy Reisch received a silver in Public Speaking. Lee Reinsch also received a gold for Sheep Production and Agriculture Electronics. And. Bruce Fehr received a gold in Swine Production. The FHA had the following eight officers: Amy Reinsch. President: Laureen Griess. Vice President: Brenda Huber. Secretary Treasurer; Renee Drudik. Encounter Chairman; Deena Knoell. Historian; Loretta Griess. SEARCH; Lois Spahn and Leslea Hohman. Co-editors; and Darci Griess. District Officer. The FHA attended District Conference. SEARCH, and State Leadership Conference in Lincoln. They also hosted many District meetings. The FHA also Participated in Farm appreciation week during harvest by providing cookies to the Co-op. They also participated in the Sutton Commercial Club Week — Hog Wild Days — by putting on a “pighetti slurp.” 32 t BANQUE1 Mothers and daughters sat together during Banquet activities. Mr Gowen handed Bruce Fehr and State Farmer Award. Amy Reinsch presented a “water pollution speech. The FHA Banquet was held Tuesday. May 6. 1986. at six p.m. in the Sutton High School cafeteria. However, this year the function was informal. Snacks were served and awards were presented. The following top 10 light bulb sellers received T-shirts for their efforts: Erna Huber. Loretta Griess. Noel Nuss. Teresa Griess. Jenny Mohr. Deena Knoell. Kelli Leininger. Amy Ochsner. Delora Griess. and Kathy Korb. Jenny Mohr was also recognized as the Outstanding New Member. The FFA Banquet was held on April 24 in the high school gym. Mike Barret, the 1985 National FFA Vice President from Mead. Nebraska. spoke about leadership. The officers gave slide presentations about the National Convention, the Washington Conference, and the State Convention. Tim Leininger received the Star Greenhand award. Bruce Fehr won the Chapter Farmer Award and Paul Drudik won the star Star Agriculture Businessman Award The Banquet meal included barbecued pork prepared by the FFA members. The rest of the meal was prepared by the Lutheran Church Women. 33 S-CLUB ATHLETIC BANQUET Mr. Kester handed out a wrestling letter award to Andy Hultine while Matt Overturf. Brian Akset. and Doug Griess waited for their own awards. On the evening of April 4. 1986, Charles W. Winkler— humorist, author, and motivator — spoke at the Sutton Athletic Banquet. He is reputed to have the largest collection of humor in the Midwest and conducts seminars on using and developing one’s sense of humor. At the banquet, My Place” of Hastings served baked steak and mushrooms to 240 people. Following dinner everyone adjourned to the theatre for the presentation of awards and coaches’ summaries. The guest speaker Charles Winkler handed his book Big Red Obsession to Mr. Schone-berg to donate to the school library. Bill Bottorf again hosted the award ceremonies. He introduced the following coaches who then distributed awards and spoke about their respective seasons: Randy Fricke, football; Cliff Kester. wrestling and boys track; Dan Navr-kal. girls track; Stan Karr, Volleyball; Steve Spongberg, boys basketball; and John Schoneberg, girls basketball. The S-Club sponsored a jr. high basketball tournament and a jr. high track meet as well as the Athletic Banquet. The S-Club officers were Scott Diek-mann, President; Paul Drudik, Vice President; and Renee Scheierman, Secretary T reasurer. Back. Scott Cerveny, Shane Perrien, Keith Wach, Matt Overturf, Paul Ulmer, Galen Hansen, Bill Houts, Cory Overturf. Third. Les Griess, Lee Spahn, Charlie Kessler. Craig Perrien, Bret Griess, Brad Ochsner. Brian Akset. Lee Reinsch. Second. Jay Schroetlin. Kathy Ochsner. Shawna Sinnen. Karen Griess. Michele Bergen. Annette DuBois, Chantel Bottorf. Lisa Peter. Chananne Hansen. Brenda Ochsner. Front. Cheryl Bailey. Joe Nuss. Kristy Oates, Paul Drudik, Mr. Schoneberg, Renee Scheierman, Scott Diek-mann, Kevin Jamison, Mike Sample. Renee Scheierman. Shawna Sinnen. Chantel Bottorf. and Karen Griess presented Mr. Schoneberg with a scrapbook organized by the Sutton girls basketball team. Secretaries: Pat Bourke, Jody McBeth. Terry Carpenter. EL Cooks: Front. Annetta Trautman. Becky Ebert. Karen Ackerman. Back. Helen Smith. Joan Veleba. LaJeanne Boehler. SCHOOL PERSO Students in various arts programs reached as high as anyone this year. Year after year the speech program took the highest honors. This year the One Act Team won Conference and District and finished seventh in the State while the speech team was second at Conference, first at District, and thirteenth at State. Consistent excellence runs high throughout the Sutton Arts areas. The band and chorus earned high ratings in both group and individual areas this year. “The Music Man”, with another outstanding cast, demonstrated how well singing and acting mesh. The students demonstrated not only talent and ability but also tenacity by performing a major three-act production. The annual Sutton Arts Fair demonstrated yet another facet of excellence. Creating physical products from scratch took the students hours of work, dedication, and love to bring their art products to perfection. As in other areas, students will remember not only the product, but the attempt. for a lifetime. hive nr ire tee limit 37 This year's Art Fair consisted of art work from Mr. Liska's kindergarteners through the senior high art students. Top show winners in the art department were Lois Spahn (Two Dimensional) and Lisa Peter (Three Dimensional). In Mr. Schoneberg’s wood displays, Paul Drudik took top show followed by Gregg Bailey and Keith Wach. The drafting display top show was Shane Perrien. Mr. Gowen’s ag. students also entered many projects this year. Paul Drudik received top show for his rebuilt tractor. Top-Art Teacher Mr Liska showed Arlene Hanthorn foot scrapers made by ag. boys. Bottom left-interested school patrons visited the Art Fair Thursday evening. 38 Top Right-Rick Reutzel. Dawna Aspegren, and Nicki Overturf demonstrated the use of Devin Munroe's swing as Jason Majors looked on. Right-Senior Devin Munroe displayed the name of the apartments he designed in architectural drawing. SPEECH AND THESPIANS Speech Team. Back. Darci Griess. Lois Spahn, Amy Reinsch, Doug Keller. Craig Perrien, Renee Scheierman, Carrie Gardner. Carrie Griess. Front. Noel Nuss, Loretta Griess, Kristy Griess. Teresa Cloet. Karen Griess, Sheila Ulmer. Lori Huber. Carla Shaw. Thespians. Back. Lee Spahn, Lee Reinsch, Darci Griess. Amy Reinsch. Lois Spahn. Front. Carrie Griess, Carrie Gardner, Lori Huber, Doug Keller. Nineteen eighty six was a year of highs for the Sutton High School Speech team. This year's competition was capped by a district title and an individual State Champion as senior Renee Scheierman won the Informative section of the Nebraska Speech Contest. Carla Shaw, a two-year State qualifier, finished 3rd in Extemporaneous Speaking in the Crete High School Invitational Contest. The Sutton team finished second in the Southern Nebraska Conference meet where they accumulated nine superiors and five excellents. The team’s highest point came in the District C-5 Speech Contest when the team received fifteen superiors and one excellent. In the Nebraska State Class C Speech Contest, Carrie Gardner finished 8th in poetry reading, Doug Keller finished 8th in Entertainment Speaking, Lori Huber and Doug Keller finished 7th in Duet Acting, and Renee Scheierman won her Individual category. International Thespian Society Troupe 3539 raised $3,000 to host the Nebraska Theatre Caravan for the second year in a row. The troupe hosted two Nebraska State Athletic Association acting contests and one District Speech contest. The organization rounded out their activities during an Honors Convocation where they enrolled new inductees, recognized community efforts, and awarded honor Thespian awards to Lee Reinsch and Lori Huber for unselfish participation. Renee Scheierman won the state title for Informative Speaking. She has been the first Sutton student to ever win an individual championship in speech. ONE ACTS Everyman Messenger Five wits .. . Chananne Hansen Everyman ..........................Doug Keller Kindred Angel ....................Shawn Smith Maid Beauty ................Noel Nuss Confession Death..................Craig Perrien Fellowship Strength . .. Renee Scheierman Good Deeds.......................Carrie Griess Cousin ................Shelly Gaudreau Goods ......................Mike Sample Knowledge ...............Michele Bergen Discretion ......................LaJean Griess This play focused on the poignant hour of death and implied what Everyman is. and what he ought to be at that central moment. Monsieur La Blanc La Blanc ................Lee Spahn Ignance .......................Lee Reinsch Suzette.....................Carrie Gardner The style and details of the performance were based on certain traditional formulas such as young lovers caught in a trap. A Patchwork Quilt Old Mrs. Willis ..................Lori Huber Anne Wendall.............Amy Reinsch Joe Wendall .............Steve Mosley Betty ...................Teresa Cloet Molly ...................Darci Griess William..................Rick Reutzel Emily.............................Lois Spahn At the base of this plot is the treatment of the elderly within our society and the greed of the modern materialistic family. Top. Teresa Cloet quizzed Lori Huber about her favorite quilt. Below. Lori Huber and Amy Reinsch in the opening scene of the drama A Patchwork Quilt. Right. Lois Spahn and Darci Griess having a serious mother-daughter talk 40 ONE-ACTS CONTEST For the seventh year in a row, the Drama Department of Sutton High School earned the right to participate in the Nebraska State One-Acts contest held at Lexington High School. The cast received five superiors and one excellent rating for the play, Spoon River Anthology. The cast finished third in the Southern Nebraska Contest and first in the C-8 District Contest. They also placed seventh at State. Director John Bitunjac said, “This cast really had heart. A lot of people felt that with all the seniors that left last year we couldn’t be good again . . . They were wrong. The cast, with only four seniors in it, will hold together for a few more years. And I can’t wait to get to contest next year.” Front Row. Noel Nuss. Darci Griess. LaJean Griess. Rick Reutzel. Second Row. Leslie Griess. Lori Huber. Carrie Gardner. Carrie Griess. Amy Reinsch. Lois Spahn. Sheila Ulmer. Third Row. Lee Spahn. Shane Perrien. Brian Hansen. Lee Reinsch, Doug Keller. Shawn Smith, Mike Sample. Top to Bottom. Caught in the middle of one of the few happy times were the town square dancers: Doug Keller. Sheila Ulmer. Shane Perrien and Darci Griess. Members listened to LaJean Griess as she explained about her happy life in Spoon River. Opening moments of the show when Carrue Griess attempted to rationalize away her unfruitful and wasted life. Left. Not all marriages in the town ended happily as the faces of Sheila Ulmer and Doug Keller reflected. Lori Huber and Shawn Smith discussed with the audience their feelings about their ultimate moral decline and downfall. 41 Cast of Characters Charlie Cowell ...............................Bryan Hansen Harold Hill.....................................Doug Keller • Mayor Shinn.....................................Lee Reinsch • Ewart Dunlop .................................Rick Reutzel Oliver Hix ...................................Craig Perrien Jacey Squires..................................Les Griess Olin Britt ...................................Shane Perrien Marcellus Washburn ............................Lee Spahn . Tommy Djilus ..................................Brent Mau Marian Paroo ....................................Lori Huber • Mrs. Paroo...........................Darci Griess • Amaryllis .....................................Noel Nuss Winthrop Paroo ................................Chad Mau Eualie Machecknie Shinn.........................Amy Reinsch • Zanetta Shinn........................................LaJean Griess Gracie Shinn .................................Beth Bitunjac Alma Hix.........................................Lois Spahn • Maud Hix.....................................Teresa Cloet Ethel Toffelmeier .............................Kathy Korb Mrs. Squires.........................................Kristy Oates Constable Locke........................................Mike Sample Traveling Salesmen........Albert Ochsner. Doug George Troy Griess. Shawn Smith. Charles Kessler People of River City Chananne Hansen Karen Griess Cheryl Bailey Megan Sinnen Shelly Gaudreau Brenda Johnson Jason Majors Debbie Mowrey Rachel Hiebert Keith Wach Delora Griess Connie Griess Jackie Nuss Shannon Gardner Kelli Leininger Sheila Ulmer Brenda Mohnike Stephanie Bottorl Donald Bruns Joe Nuss Shawna Sinnen Shawta Jones Loretta Griess Joe Scovitte Natalie Ehly Clara Shaw Ginny Manthei Renee Scheierman Annette DuBois Teresa Griess Renee Drudik Chantel Bottorl Boys Band Craig Griess Michael Ham Aaron Griess Ryan Griess Laurel Stoehr Wendy Griess Matt Maser •Denotes Membership in International Thespian Society Trouoe 3539. « THE MUSIC MAN Lori Huber (M. Paroo) and Noel Nuss (Amaryllis) finished Good Night My Someone. Doug Keller (H. Hill) kept Lori Huber (M. Paroo) off Lee Spahn (M. Washburn) told Doug Keller (H. Hill) about Marian the Librarian, balance in a library scene. 42 Doug Keller (Harold Hill) told the people of River City that they've got trouble. Bryan Hansen (Charlie Cowell) told Marian Paroo (Lori Huber) that Harold Hill was a crook. What one event brought in $1900 in two days? “The Music Man.” However, the bill to put the show on was about $1200. The show was put on three times in front of live audiences May 7, 8. 9. Thursday’s performance brought in 420 people and Friday’s 480. The musical was co-directed by Mr. Butler and Mr. Bitunjac. Mr. Bitunjac commented. “I feel that this may very well be the best show we have ever done in my stay in Sutton. Obviously we had super leads in Doug Keller and Lori Huber as well as good secondary leads such as Lee Reinsch. Lee Spahn. Darci Griess, Bryan Hansen and many others. Everyone worked very hard to produce this year’s show from the seniors down. I was very pleased to be associated with this group of people and feel very proud of their accomplishment.” Mr. Butler said that the best part of the musical was to see the kids having fun during the performances. Beth Bitunjac (Gracie Shinn) informed Mayor Shinn (Lee Reinsch). her father, that the Wells Fargo Wagon was coming down the street. 43 Amy Reinsch (Eulalie Shinn) led her dance as the School Board Members sang. Top. At the Stromsburg game on September 6. Mr. Rickert directed the tempo. Right. Craig Perrien grabbed Brent Mau for a close-up shot during a band performance. Back Marc Russell. LaJean Griess. Connie Griess. Jason Isernhagen. Lee Spahn. Amy Kessler. Steph Bottorf. Bryan Hansen. Doug George. Don Bruns. Shane Perrien. 5th. Brenda Ochsner. Carla Shaw. Paul Drudik. Galen Hansen. Doug Keller. Cory Overturf. Miki Ebert. Teresa Cloet. Heather Bottorf. Gwenda Hofmann. 4th. Kristy Griess. Teresa Griess. Delora Griess. Billy Manthei. Scott Hohensee. Amy Remsch. Bruce Fehr. Karen Griess. Natalie Ehly. Megan Sinnen. 3rd. Kathy Korb. Ginny Manthei. Paige Bruner. Kristy Oates. Michelle Barnell, Loretta Griess. Michele Bergen. Jackie Nuss. Lois Spahn. Lori Huber. Shannon Gardner. 2nd Noel Nuss. Carrie Griess. Kelli Leininger. Carrie Gardner. Renee Drudik. Leslea Hohman. Shawna Sinnen. Kristi Bergen. Clara Shaw Front Shawn Smith. Keith Wach, Chantel Bottorf. Connie Overturf. Cheryl Bailey. Brent Mau. Craig Perrien. Rick Reutzel. Darci Griess. 44 Band Year Of Success The Sutton High School Marching Band received three superior ratings and one excellent rating this year. The band received superiors at Harvest of Harmony, Nebraska State Bandmasters, and Nebraska High School Marching Festival at Pershing. The band’s excellent rating was given at Seacrest Marching contest in Lincoln. This was Sutton's 28th consecutive appearance at Pershing. There is only one other band besides Sutton’s that has been there every year. This year the band had a whole new style of marching, a “corps style. This is quite a change from last year’s style of marching from line to line. Top. The band assumed the parade rest'' position as they waited to begin their routine at Pershing Right At Memorial Field of the University of Nebraska. Mr. Rickert showed his excitement (?) as Cheryl Bailey and Chantel Bottorf mirrored the band's excitement at winning a Superior Above The Sutton Concert Band performed at a Dinner Theater concert on December 19. For five dollars, the guests were served a meal of ham and were also entertained. (Marching Band photos — courtesy of Mr. Sinnen.) 45 Although Mr. Butler said the chorus improved with every concert, the Christmas Dinner Theater was also a true enjoyment. The chorus even provided singing for the musicals as part of their class requirement. At the District Music Contest, the chorus received a superior rating for the sixth time in a row, and the swing choir received a superior for the seventh time. Mr. Butler presented Lori Huber and Doug Keller with the best female and male vocalist awards at Honors Convocation. When he had tryouts for swing choir, Mr. Butler already knew that the group would be great to work with. Butler said the swing choir was the best that Sutton has had and everyone always looked comfortable on stage. CHORUS Chorus. (Pictured but not in order) D. Bruns. T. Cloet. N. Ehly, S. Gardner. C. Griess. D. George. D. Griess. L. Griess. T. Griess. Troy Griess. B. Hansen. K. Korb. J. Majors. A. Ochsner. A. Saathoff. M. Sinnen. C. Shaw. B. Mau. J. Nuss, R. Reutzel. C. Bailey. S. Bottorf, R. Drudik. K. Griess. L. Griess. M. Griess. R. Hiebert. G. Manthei. Joe Nuss. K. Oates. K. Ochsner. C. Perrien. L. Spahn. S. Ulmer. Les Griess. C. Hansen. J. Hultine. K. Leininger. J. Scoville. P. Ulmer. B. Mohnike. S. Perrien. K. Wach. A. DuBois. Karen Griess. C. Bottorf. J. Gross. C. Kessler. L. Huber. D. Keller. R. Scheierman. S. Sinnen. Lee Spahn. D. Mowrey. Top Left: Mark Butler got ready to introduce the next song. Above: Freshman Boys Octet- Mr. Butler, leader. Brent Mau. Bryan Hansen. Albert Ochsner. Doug George. Rick Reutzel. Jason Majors. Don Bruns. Troy Griess. Bottom. Freshman Girls Triple Trio Plus Two. Connie Griess. Delora Griess. Teresa Cloet. Kathy Korb. Jackie Nuss. Clara Shaw. Teresa Griess. Megan Sinnen. Natalie Ehly. LaJean Griess. Shannon Gardner. Seniors Chantel Bottorf. Lori Huber, and Renee Scheierman sang as part of Swing Choir (Craig Perrien in the background). Below: A quartet of men — Paul Ulmer, Shane Perrien. Joe Scoville. and Joe Nuss rounded out a song by the Swing Choir. Sheila Ulmer is on the left. Kristy Oates. Doug Keller and Lois Spahn completed a quartet on the right. SWING CHOIR PRESENTS.. . 47 Swing Choir: Front Renee Scheierman. Sheila Ulmer. Chantel Bottorf. Kristy Oates. Steph Bottorf. Lois Spahn. Annette DuBois Back. Paul Ulmer. Shane Perrien. Joe Nuss. Lee Spahn. Doug Keller. Craig Perrien. Les Griess. A student's life is filled with activities. Some of those are remembered for a time and then forgot. But. others are so important they remain a memory for a lifetime. One special time for a student is when he receives an honor for outstanding work in a certain area. On this special day. a student is singled out for recognition which is a source of pride for years to come. Another memorable day for many students is a prom. For the juniors, prom is etched in their minds as a time of hard but pleasant work. And, for others, prom night means fond memories of excitement and enchantment. The culmination of any year is graduation. On that day, seniors have reached the limit of their high school education. Classes are completed and life is ahead. The Class of 1986 can now live their lives to the limits. LIVE IT TO THE LIMIT 49 JR. SR. PROM This year “Leather Lace” was chosen by the juniors as the prom theme. The juniors built an “old country” downtown scene and a saloon with a swinging door. The saloon had a bar, a balcony, and a hanging chandelier. Les Griess gave the greeting, and Matt Overtruf gave the dinner prayer. The supper consisted of prime rib, baked potatoes, corn, tea rolls, tea punch, and dessert. After the meal, Shane Perrien, Master of Ceremonies, looked back through the seniors’ years at Sutton High. Later Jonathon Gross gave a thank you from the seniors. D J Enterprises played music for the dance. Then, after the dance, breakfast was served at Les Griess’ home. Top left. Late at night. Shane Perrien. Les Griess. and Galen Hansen put the finishing touches on the General Store. Below. Mr. B drank his pop during a break while Mr. Bailey reclined in a chair that the juniors brought. Center. Scott Hohensee and Lori Huber lived it to the limit during the Leather Lace prom. Top right. Mike Ackland tried to pick between Deb Mowrey and Coletta Davis for the next dance. Below. Servers Steph Bottorf Jay Schroetlin. Sheila Ulmer Joe Nuss. Michelle Barnell Kevin Jamison. Kristy Oates Doug Griess. Amy Kessler Todd Nuss. and Renee Drudik Brian Aksit danced at the prom dinner to the song Give Me Just Another Chance by Exile. Bottom left. Matt Overturf in his cowboy hat danced to a fast beat instead of his country music. Right. Scott Cerveny and Keith Wach started decorating for the 86 prom. 50 Top left. Lee Reinsch and his date danced slowly to what looked like a very romantic song. Top. Bret Griess showed us some of his moves during the Jr.-Sr. Prom. Right. Doug Keller and his date concentrated on the next step of their dance. Middle. “Lori Huber, he is my date, and you can’t dance with him!! stated Carrie Gardner. Lower left. Jon Gross showed us his macho senior image. Right. Monica Bauld snuggled up to Marc Russell hoping he would ask her to dance. 51 Carrie Gardner received her diploma from School Board President Delary Hofmann. Renee Scheierman gave her salutatorian Charles Kessler gave his valedictorian speech. speech. Swing choir's final performance. The Class of ’86 chose the colors lavendar and gray. Their motto was “Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” The Sutton High band played “Pomp and Circumstance” as the seniors walked in and, later, out. Following the processional Rev. Sherman Sack gave the invocation. Salutatorian Renee Scheierman and valedictorian Charles Kessler gave their speeches next. The swing choir performed two songs directed by Mark Butler. Mike Moody presented 19 scholarships and Robert Cronin presented the American Legion scholarship. Superintendent Robert Wall presented the class and School Board President Delary Hofmann presented the diplomas and principal Mark Schweer assisted. The honor guards were Chananne Hansen and Les Griess. The ushers were Matt Overturf, Shamp Perrien, Brad Ochsner, Paul Ulmer, Carrie Griess, and Brenda Ochsner. Annette DuBois and Bruce Fehr processed into graduation. Scott Hohensee. 52 GRADUATION The guys made a few adjustments. Mr. Stuhmer joked with seniors. Seniors waited for their classmates. Renee Scheierman laughed with Mr. Schweer. The seniors had just graduated. 53 Duh .. Mr. Moody taught seniors in Sociolo- Mr. Nav” Navrkal showed his cool. gy- Several seniors had fun on Halloween. Mr. Stoehr thought hard at a track meet. The Jr. High girls posed in the rain at a Sandy Creek track meet. Lori Huber didn’t want Cheryl Bailey to take her picture during study hall. Senior High track girls took a break in the sun. HONORS CONVOCATION Left. Honors Society inductees received a rose Paul Ulmer. Brad Ochsner. Les Griess. Shane Perrien. Charles Kessler, Lori Huber, Lee Reinsch, and Lee Spahn. Left Middle. Speech Coach John Bitunjac presented Lori Huber and Lee Reinsch with Outstanding Thespian awards. Carla Shaw presented the Service'' speech as a member of the National Honors Society. Renee Scheierman. Shawna Sinnen. and Karen Griess behind her. Loretta Griess assisted Mr. Rickert to pass out music awards to freshmen Kathy Korb and Shannon Gardner. School Bord. Back. Hilbert Huber. John Campbell, Paula Bergen. Front. Delary Hofmann, Diane Schroetlin, Art Scheierman. Renee Scheierman and Charles Kessler received the highest scholastic awards from Mr. Moody for having an average of 95% or above for three years. Shane Perrien, a junior, received the Tammy Salmen Award in band. Loretta Griess, a sophomore, received the John Philip Sousa award given by Mr. Rickert. Mr. Butler presented music awards to Lori Huber (Female Vocalist), Doug Keller (Male Vocalist), and Kristy Oates (Choral Award). Mr. Stuhmer gave math awards to the following top five math contest winners: Shane Perrien, 87%; Scott Diekmann, 85%; Charlie Kessler and Jonathon Gross, 79%; Lee Spahn, 75%. The math contestants received 46th place out of 153. We had a tie for the Outstanding Teacher of the year. Both Mr. Butler and Mr. Rickert received the honor. The Parent Volunteer organization was the Outstanding Contributor to Education. 55 With sports, as in life, it’s not reaching the goal that is always most important. Often, it’s the reach — the personal stretching — that is most meaningful. Statistically the football team had a losing season. But they weren’t losers. They gained experience and character. And, they’ll be back. The volleyball, wrestling, boys basketball, and track teams had average seasons. But, beneath the surface, there’s another story. The Fillies’ volleyball team, for instance, had a record number of wins. And, three new coaches worked at building confidence and ability in their players, something the athletes will use for a lifetime. IIIVIE IT TO TEE LIMIT 57 SENIOR HIGH FOOTBALl Back: Coach Randy Fricke. Asst. Coach Keith Gowen, Lee Spahn. Charles Kessler. Brad Ochsner, Paul Drudik, Galen Hansen. Devin Munroe, Brian Akset. Asst. Coach Clift Kester — 3rd. Shane Perrien. Scott Cerveny. Bill Houts. Paul Ulmer. Bret Griess. Matt Overturf. Steve Mosley. Les Griess. Gary Jones. Scott Diekmann — 2nd. Jason Majors. Don Bruns. Jeff Peter. Rich Nuss. Jason Isernhagen. Jay Schroetlin, Doug Griess. Todd Nuss. Tom Gassman. Joe Nuss — Front. Bill Manthei. Brent Mau. Rick Reutzel. David Griess. Rick Hawthorne. Troy Griess, Ray Fisher. Doug George. Albert Ochsner. Chris Hansen.oIxLeft. Scott Diekmann. 10, helped his team on a defensive play aqainst the Henderson Huskies as Bret Griess. 41, ran to assist. Right. Number 12, Brent Mau. was downed on play while Scott Cerveny followed the tackle Coach Randy Fricke, who assumed the head coaching position last year, said he concentrated on running the 'T offense formation during the season. Although the Mustangs suffered a losing season, the coach named two positive points he learned from the games: 1) Coach Fricke said he would more easily know in what positions to place the players next year and 2) he thinks the players will view the season as a learning experience. Coach Fricke thought the Mustangs’ best game was against Hebron. “It was the first time we generated a lot of offense, said Fricke. Paul Ulmer had 150 yards rushing. S3 The games Coach Fricke hated to lose, but thought we should have won. were against Sandy Creek and Blue Hill. In both games, the score was close. When asked what he would do if he had the season to play over again, Fricke said, “I would do nothing different. But, I would want to know the players better.” He also said, $1 learned that our conference is tough. Fricke said the passing game was one of the Mustangs' weaknesses. While the team's strength was the defense. Brett Griess: 2.92 yds carry; 4 kick returns 36 yds; 19 solo tkls: 47 assists; All County Defensive Back. Scott Diekmann: 127 yds passing; 5 receptions 74 yds; 2 punt returns 21 yds. Charles Kessler: 2 receptions 21 yds; 1 interception; 8 solo tkls 17 assists. Gary Jones: 1 interception 25 yds TD. Paul Drudik: 20 solo tkls 25 assists. All County Defensive End. Devin Munroe: Offensive and Defensive tackle Lee Spahn: Offensive Tight End Left. Number 50. Brian Akset charged to block for Shane Perrien who fielded the ball. Charles Kessler. 81. was trapped at the line. Right. Running with the ball. Scott Diekmann darted away from a Huskey defender Bottom. One official waved the play dead as Bill Houts, 67, moved toward the play. On the ground were 22, Steve Mosley and 35, Matt Overturf. Brad Ochsner, 83, and Shane Perrien. 24, ran to assist. MUSTANGS OPPONENT 6 Stromsburg 9 0 Dorchester 28 0 Harvard 38 7 Henderson 33 18 Hebron 35 12 Sandy Creek 14 0 Blue Hill 6 6 Geneva 21 14 Tri-County 43 59 SENIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL Clockwise Left. Renee Scheierman and Brenda Ochsner blocked a spike by the Lady Hornets; Annette DuBois and Brenda Ochsner went up for the spike while Chantel Bottorf looked on in anticipation; Annette DuBois saved the point as Brenda Ochsner. Shawna Slnnen and Michele Bergen waited for the second bump. Serves Blks Spks Sets Serve Rec Bergen 76% 86% 88% 68% Bottorf 83% — 79% 90% 85% DuBois 83% Scheierman — 88% 92% 78% 92% 71% 89% 93% 79% Sinnen 89% 65% 82% 100% 86% Annette DuBois. Renee Scheierman. and Shawna Sinnen were elected to the All-County Team. Chantel Bottorf was elected as an Honorable Mention player to the All-County Team. Renee Scheierman was also elected to the All-Conference Team. This year’s volleyball team began with a new head coach and ended with a record breaking season. One reason Coach Karr gave for a better season than the Fillies had ever seen was an 85% accuracy of serves. However, the coach said his team can improve by being better mentally prepared for the game. Karr cited four seniors as playing well this season. He said Renee Scheierman and Shawna Sinnen were key players and consistant spikers. The coach also gave credit to Annette DuBois and Chantel Bot-torf for their setting ability. The most important game, according to Karr, was against Stroms-burg. He said the team “came back and won the third set.” Karr said the win gave the girls the confidence they needed to believe they could play with any team. Coach Karr was inspired with his teams playing and hopes this year’s foundation will help next year. Clockwise: Back row. Connie Griess. LaJean Griess. DeLora Griess. Clara Shaw. Kristi Bergen. Miki Ebert, Shannon Gardner, Teresa Griess. Megan Sinnen, Diane Jamison. Jackie Nuss. Asst. Coach Teri Gemar. Head Coach Stan Karr. 2nd row. Joy Hultine. Chananne Hansen. Steph Bottorf, Sheila Ulmer. Amy Kessler. Loretta Griess. Michelle Barnell. Teresa DuBois, Noel Nuss, Deb Mowrey. Becky Griess, Stu. Manager Deena Knoell. Front row. Carrie Griess. Kelli Lein-inger. Renee Scheierman, Shawna Sinnen, Chantel Bottorf. Michele Bergen. Annette DuBois. Brenda Ochsner. Lisa Peter. Renee Drudik. Kristy Oates. Cheryl Bailey. Renee Scheierman was ready to lend a helping hand to Shawna Sinnen. Shawna Sinnen bumped while Annette DuBois waited to help. Fillies 7-15. 3-15 Giltner 13-15, 10-15 Friend 6-15, 14-16 Harvard 14-16. 9-15 Stromsburg 12-15. 11-15 East Butler 15-8, 5-15. 15-12 Clay Center 15-11. 11-15. 16-14 Geneva 12-15, 6-15 Hebron 15-8, 14-16. 15-10 Shickley 15-3. 15-5 Henderson 6-15. 9- 15 NE. Lutheran 15-7, 11-15. 13-15 Sandy Creek 15-2, 15-7 Geneva Districts 2-15. 11-15 Franklin JR. HIGH FOOTBALL Us They three other people also had a lot of Left. Number 19. Jay Waegli, tackled a Clay Center ball carrier as Warrem Akset, 41, Mark Fehr, 21, and Scott Morgan, 50, offered support. Right. During an afternoon football game at Clay Center, Keith Hansen, 64, got in on the play. Bottom. Back. Jonathon Figi, Jed Bergen, Richard Gerard, Fred Schatz, Chris Moore, Matt Maser. Jay Spearman. Jay Spearman, Jay Waegli, Coach Moody. Center. Greg Nolte, Kelly Mowrey, Scott Morgan. Keith Hansen, Mark Fehr. Fritz Grothe. Warren Akset, Craig Griess. Front. LeAllen Huber, Joel Isernhagen. Brandon Glass, Clint Jones. Clay Center 44 0 Geneva 18 12 Harvard 46 6 Sandy Creek 48 18 At the beginning of the year, Coach Schoneberg said there were twenty-one seventh and eighth graders out for football. Schoneberg pointed out that the eighth grade is a very talented group of players and credited John Spearman as being a positive element on the team. The coach said experience: Jay Waegli, Matt Maser, and Jay Spearman. Coach Schoneberg also cited seventh grader Joel Isernhagen as having the speed the team needed. And, he said that newcomer Clint Jones is an excellent athlete. The highlight of the season was the game against Geneva who were undefeated. John Spearman ran in for the winning touchdown from the 10-yard line and beat the Wildcats in overtime, 18-12 ... . - JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALl Although Mark Butler has coached Sutton teams, for the past eight [. years, this year was his first time f coaching junior high volleyball. £ Coach Butler said he had several I goals in mind for the 33 girls who i went out. One of his goals was to get the team to execute the funda-i mentals of the game. Two other I goals were to teach the girls how to pass to the center and to improve footwork. Coach Butler’s general goal was to have the players learn to ; return the ball in at least three sets. Wins Losses 8A 3 6 8B 1 4 7A 1 4 7B 1 4 Back: Kandi Houts, Anita Haller. Jennifer Ochsner, Wendy Griess. Sherry Mosley. Tracy Hust. Gwenda Hofmann, Heather Bottorf, Christina Nuss. Kristi Scheierman. Coach Butler. 3rd: Shawla Jones, Marie Nuss. Brenda Johnson. Joy Ulmer. Connie Overturf, Amy Ochsner. Heidi Nuss. DaNell Bartunek. Jenny Mohr. 2nd Mindy Smith. Crystal Nunnenkamp. j Brenda McLaughlin. Camelle Yost. Kristie! Cronin. Janelle Drudik. Heather Johansen,! Laurel Stoehr. Kendra Griess. Front: Linda Carlson, Dawna Aspegren. Tra-1 cy Karr. Nicole Nuss. Holly Brown. Left Jennifer Ochsner. Wendy Griess. andjj Heather Bottorf waited as Sherry Mosley] bumped the ball. Anticipating the play were Mindy Smith. Cry-1 stal Nunnenkamp. and Kristie Cronin. SENIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBAL1 Back row. Coach Karr, Jeff Peter, Bryan Hansen, Ron Ackermann, Shane Perrien, Doug Keller. Scott Hohensee. Bradley Ochsner, Don Bruns. Mark Casper, Coach Spongberg, Mr. Navrkal. Middle. Rick Reutzel, Todd Nuss. Les Griess. Doug George. Craig Perrien. Scott Diekmann. Steve Mosley. Brent Mau, Jay Schroetlin. Cory Overturf. Front. Troy Griess. Albert Ochsner. Mike Griess, Jason Friesen. Ray Fisher. Tim Leininger. Brad Nunnenkamp. Top right. Brad Ochsner tried to steal the ball from a Shickley opponent. Bottom left. Brad Ochsner. Scott Diekmann. Wendell Griess. and Shane Perrien set up a play. Right. Leaping for a rebound. Shane Perrien attempted to pull the ball away from the other team. Sutton boys basketball coach Steve Spongberg said his Mustangs developed well as the year progressed. However, he was disappointed that the team lost some close games early in the season. Coach Spongberg thought the toughest opponents were Dorchester and Sandy Creek. He said Dorchester played well on defense and with balanced scoring while Sandy Creek had a “solid team.” 64 Opponents Sutton Although the seniors were not very experienced, the coach said they gave “great effort.” Last season the Mustangs used the “wheeltype” offense. They also faced many ‘man-to-man” teams and tried to take advantage of using bigger players like Scott Hohensee. Wendell Griess, Brad Ochsner. and Jay Schroetlin. Besides teaching his players basketball ability coach Spongberg hoped they learned about citizenship and building character as well. Top Left Clockwise. The ball escaped Sutton players Shane Perrien and Doug Keller A perfect layup by Doug Keller scored two points for the Mustangs Wendell Gness. 42. defended his goal at Sutton with his arm raised Lower Left Head and shoulders above the crowd Scott Hohensee pumped in another basket. Senior Scott Diekmann shot forward to bounce two points off the back-board Ron Ackermann averaged 4 7 pts. a game, shot 38% from the field, and 77% from the free-throw line Ron was also a 1-year starter and letter-winner. Scott Diek-rnann averaged 8.7 pts a game, shot 40% from the field, and 73% from the free-throw line. Scott was a 2-year starter and letter-winner Scott Hohensee averaged 9.35 pts. a game, shot 59% from the field, and 49% from the free-throw line. Scott was also a 1-year starter and letter-winner Doug Keller: averaged 4.95 pts a game, shot 5t% from the field, and 45% from the free-throw line. Doug was also a 1-year starter and letter-winner Shickley 32 34 Geneva 59 53 Harvard 57 60 Dorchester 68 42 Wilber 48 45 Stromsburg 61 54 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Red Cloud 50 46 Wilber 43 41 Centennial 48 55 Nebr. Lutheran 42 54 Tri-County ....... 57 50 Hebron 40 58 Sandy Creek 56 41 Henderson . 76 57 Clay Center 46 37 CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Hebron 41 55 Sandy Creek 52 35 Friend 53 47 Milford . 35 57 DISTRICTS Sandy Creek 69 53 SENIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL After finding out who was in our subdistrict. Coach Schoneberg said he expected another trip to State. Schoneberg has made it to Lincoln four of the last seven years. At State, Sutton beat Fort Calhoun in the first round. However, the Fillies' second play-off gave them some trouble, but not enough to keep them from another victory. Then, in the finals, Sutton was stung with a loss to Battle Creek. Schoneberg, who labeled his girls “overachievers. felt the turning point of the season began last summer. Last summer most of the girls worked on the “3,000 Basket Club, shooting and making 3,000 baskets to prepare them tor tne . season. The girls also went to team and individual camps last summer. The style of the Fillies' game was . their “press and “man-to-man de- fense.” Schoneberg said the toughest opponent for the Fillies was Battle Creek in State Finals. In regular season, however, Geneva was a •• very tough opponent, Schoneberg said. Left. Fillies were proud of their Runner-up trophy at State. Insert. Renee Scheierman played quick defense. Bottom. ■Piranha ; Shawna “Sizzle Sinnen stopped her oppo-l nent in the lane. Middle. Renee Drudik filled the lane as Cheryl Bailey brought the ball up court. (All but middle photo courtesy CCN) Renee Scheierman: Ave. 16.2 pts. game: 48% from field: 67% from free-throw line. 1st team All-State capt.: 4-year starter and letter winner. Chantel Bottorf: Ave. 4.7 pts game: 40% from field: 36% from free-throw line l-year starter and 2-year letter winner. Karen Griess Ave. .8 points game: 29% from field and 40% from free-throw line: 2-year letter winner. (Photos, except group. [ Fillies [64 OPPONENT Adams Central 39 TOURNAMENT FILLIES OPPONENT courtesy CCN) ! 48 Shickley 42 HOLIDAY SI RED CLOUD 38 Counterclockwise Back. M. Barnell. M. f Ebert, L Hohman. L. Peter. S. Sinnen. R. I 65 Harvard 30 49 GENEVA 38 [63 Dorchester 29 53 SANDY CREEK 40 Drudik. K Ochsner. B. Ochsner, R. Scheier- [60 Hebron 41 CONFERENCE 54 HENDERSON 33 man. C. Bottorf. Coach Schoneberg. Coach 143 Stromsburg 26 38 GENEVA 35 Newman Middle N. Nuss. C. Shaw. K. j 51 Centennial 32 55 WILBER 46 i Griess. S Bottorf. K. Oates. A. Kessler. K. ; 44 Geneva 42 SUB DISTRICT 62 SANDY CREEK 39 . Leininger. C. Bailey. K. Griess. K. Bergen. I 62 Milford 32 50 FRANKLIN 28 p Front L McLaughlin. N. Ehly. M. Sinnen. C. ? 44 Henderson 45 DISTRICT 40 GENEVA 39 | Griess. J. Nuss. D Jamison Coaches Schon- : 44 Friend 36 STATE 53 FT. CALHOUN 31 eberg and Newman gave a double yell. Bren- [ 65 Clay Center 30 42 RANDOLPH 38 da Ochsner leaped in the air for the ball at t 57 St Cecilia 45 41 BATTLE CREEK 50 State I 50 Exeter 64 SEASON RECORD 23-3 SENIOR HIGH WRESTLING Lee Spahn: Career Wins. 34-60; Pins. 6; Meridian, 1st: Conference. 3rd; Districts. 4th; State Qualifier. 12th; Most Improved Wrestler Award 1985-1986. Gary Jones: Career Wins. 37-67: Pins, 19; Meridian. 4th; Dorchester Invite. 3rd: Conference. 3rd. Bret Griess: Season. 13-11; Fastest Pin. 20 sec.; Friend Invite. 2nd; Meridian Invite. 1st; Conference. 3rd. Back Coach Kester. Lee Spahn. Gary Jones. Bret Griess. Galen Hansen. Paul Ulmer. Shane Kissler. Coach Fricke. St. Mgr Doug Griess. Middle. Rick Bauld. Rick Hawthorne. Jason Majors. Joe Nuss. Matt Overturf. Jason Isernhagen. Mike Sample. Front. Chris Hansen. Kevin Jamison. Chris Smith, David Griess. Andy Hultine, Eric Ulmer. Brian Akset (not shown). Clockwise. Chris Hansen kept his opponent from escaping from a sit out. Held by his opponent. Lee Spahn tried to flip him onto his back. Coach Kester said he was satisfied with the seniors’ performances. He said that his senior wrestlers were good leaders who showed positive attitudes. But. Coach Kester would like to have filled the 98-pound division so that he wouldn’t have given up six points each meet. The coach said senior Lee Spahn and Freshman Chris Hansen both . Wins Losses wrestled well at State. Coach Kester said Spahn had a tough opponent at State but that Hansen’s outcome could have gone either way. Both wrestlers did not place at State. Coach Kester said that the year was definitely a learning experience for both the wrestlers and himself. They learned from each other, he said. Clockwise. Paul Ulmer struggled to hold on while his opponent tried to turn onto his stomach. 138-pound junior Matt Overturf reached out for the mat trying to force his opponent onto his back. Gary Jones tried to “build up“ and free himself from his opponent's grip Heavyweight Galen Hansen, also a junior, defended himself against a possible “takedown Wt Class Name 98 open 105 Chris Hansen 14 12 112 Chris Smith 6 14 112 Kevin Jamison 2 2 119 David Griess , 0 3 119-126 Andy Hultine 3 18 126 Rick Bauld 2 9 126-132 Jason Isernhagen 0 7 132 Rick Hawthorne 1 6 132 Doug Griess 6 7 138 Matt Overturf 10 12 138 Joe Nuss 2 1 138 Jason Majors (JV) 3 7 145 Lee Spahn 15 16 145 Mike Sample (JV) 2 6 155 Gary Jones 14 16 167 Bret Griess 13 11 185 Paul Ulmer 24 5 185 Shane Kissler (JV) 2 9 HWT Brian Akset 15 7 HWT Galen Hansen 1 6 JR. HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL . Top left Joel Isernhagen fights fo keep the ball as Jon Figi and Clint Jones wait for the outcome. Right. John Spearman attempts to make some points against Adams Central. Bottom Clint Jones skies to keep the basketball from the Patriots as (22) Jonathan Figi reacts. Mustangs Opponent 45 Adams Central 31 51 Harvard 10 57 Superior 17 71 Sandy Creek 48 41 Geneva 30 48 Henderson 35 Harvard Tournament 42 Harvard 16 59 Sandy Creek 27 This year's Jr. High Boys Basketball Team had an 8-0 season which they ended by winning the Harvard Basketball Tournament. Going into the season, Coach Karr said that he was very excited knowing we had talent. Karr said he hoped “to put it all together” in both offensive and defensive play this season. Karr said his main offense was mostly a “stack offense which he ran as much as possible. The main defense, Karr said, was a “rotating man-to-man. Besides adding to his players' abilities, Karr said he tried to teach the players to be a “class team. Coaches Schoneberg and Newman agreed that they were pleased with the season because their teams won every game. Coach Schoneberg said the reason the junior high girls teams were so effective against their opponents was because they were more “basketball sound” than their opponents. He said the teams had the following three strengths: basketball ability, court awareness, and the pressure defense. But. Coach Schoneberg said the teams had the following two weaknesses: a lack of experience and being smaller than their opponents. LS BASKETBALL Fillies Opponent W Geneva W Harvard W Sandy Creek W Clay Center W Henderson S-Club Tournament W Henderson W fir Friend Left. Tracy Hust looked for the open pass! against Geneva Number 34. Amy Ochsner. ■ and number 44. Wendy Griess. offered sup-J port Counter clockwise Wendy Griess found 9 herself alone under the goal with Amy j Ochsner close behind Heather Bottorf m jumped to get the ball away from her oppo- 9 nent as Tracy Hust. number 52. awaited the M outcome Back row Coach Schoneberg. 3 Brenda Johnson, Joy Ulmer. Tracy Hust. 9 Wendy Griess. Kristi Scheierman. Heather fl Bottorf. Sherry Mosley. Gwenda Hofmann. M Connie Overturf. Amy Ochsner. Coach New- m man. Middle row Kendra Griess. Crystal Nunnenkamp. Heather Johansen. Janelle a Drudik. Mindy Smith. Laurel Stoehr. CamelleJ Yost. Kristie Cronin Front row Niki Overturf. fl Nicole Nuss. Dawna Aspergren. Linda Carl-9 son. Tracy Karr. Holly Brown. JR. HIGH WRESTLING Mr. Kester, our new wrestling coach, gave credit to former coach Dennis Stones for his training of last year's team. Wins Losses John Figi (7)..........1 10 Joel Isernhagen (7) . .3 9 Coach Kester said he worked on “takedowns” the most. He said 90% of the time when someone gets the “takedown” he wins the match. Group. Back Coach Kester. Jay Waegli. Craig Griess. Chris Moore. Jon Figi Front. Joel Isernhagen. Keith Hansen. Jed Bergen. Clockwise In a Sutton Triangular against Sandy Creek and Hebron. Joel Isernhagen headlocked his opponent. Craig Griess tried to break his opponent down Jay Waegli tried to roll his opponent onto his back. With his man in a cradle hold. Jed Bergen went tor the pin Jed Bergen (8) ... . . .9 5 Craig Griess (8) .. . . .0 4 Keith Hansen (8) . . .5 4 Chris Moore (8)... . . .0 4 Jay Waegli (8) .. . . . .5 3 Mr. Kester said he was satisfied with the team's good attitude. The toughest invitational was Clarks, he said, because there were sixteen quality teams there. Coach Kester said he thinks the team can improve themselves by working harder. Almost every Monday evening for several weeks, a few boys who weren’t playing organized basketball met to play intramural basketball. Mr. Sinnen sponsored the group which he has done for the past several years. Only nine players joined the intramural games this year, but often even fewer came. Each time the boys met they picked new teams to play instead of selecting teams early and keeping them throughout the season. Without a referee, the games sometimes got “wild. Only when a flagrant” violation occurred was a foul called. But, the boys had a good time. Top left Marc Russell dribbled wuh his feet. Top right. Team Members Front Marc Russell. Bruce Fehr, Scott Cerveny. Gregg Bailey. Back Bill Houts, Keith Wach, Dennis Griess. Paul Drudik. Devin Munroe. Bottom left. Bill Houts shot while Keith Wach and Scott Cerveny defended him. He floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee. Watch out world. Here comes Keith! Paul Drudik screened for Bruce Fehr while Super'' Dennis (Griess) tried taking off. SENIOR HIGH BOYS TRACK Top Left Rick Hawthorne pole vaulted up and over. Right. Andy Hultine looked exhausted during his final lap in the 800 meter run. Lower Left Richard Nuss gave all his energy to make it around the curve at a Sutton meet Right. Troy Griess demonstrated his hurdling form. This year's senior high boys track team lacked age and experience, but that didn’t bother the Freshman, who were this year’s high scorers. Doug George ran a 43.8 in the hurdles. Brent Mau triple jumped 41’81 2° and Rick Hawthorne ran 4:55.6 in the mile. However, everyone gave a good effort this season although no one went to the State meet in Omaha. DOANE INVITE Top Lett. Doug George ran a curve with Awesome” form and speed at Sandy Creek. Middle Cory Overturl was followed closely by a Harvard runner and Wendell “Good” Gness at Sandy Creek. Right Brent Mau did the '“Frog Jump as a freshman triple lumper Lower Left. Shawn Smith closed in on his opponent at Henderson. Group Back. Coach Kester. Lee Spahn. Joel Isernhagen. Don Bruns. Wendell Griess, Brian Akset. Doug Griess. Jay Schroetlin. Coach Spongberg. Middle. Richard Nuss. Chris Smith. Doug George. Craig Perrien. Cory Overturf. Jason Majors. Shawn Smith. Front. Brent Mau. Eric Ulmer, Rick Hawthorne. David Griess, Andy Hultine. Troy CLAY COUNTY MEET AT SANDY CREEK SANDY CREEK INVITE HENDERSON INVITE TRI COUNTY INVITE SUTTON INVITE CENTENNIAL DUAL CONFERENCE AT WILBER Griess. DISTRICT AT CENTENNIAL '5 SENIOR HIGH GIRLS TRACK Renee Scheierman bounded toward the high lump pole in one of the events that took her to State. Bill Bottorf encouraged Cheryl Bailey during a relay race Freshman Megan Sin-nen sprinted toward the finish Hurdler Diane Jamison flew over the hurdles at Sandy Creek. Sophomore Amy Kessler showed the determination she felt during her run. Coach Navrkal was very optimistic at the beginning of the season. With everyone returning from 1985, I thought we could win every meet,” he said. In fact, the coach did take the following team members to the State meet in Omaha: Shawna Sinnen— 100 m, 200 m, 400 m; Renee Scheierman — high jump, 800 m; and Cheryl Bailey — mile and two mile. The coach’s estimate of the season was “super. Mr. Navrkal said “numerous records” were broken besides qualifying in seven events for State. r [Coach Navrkal said, “Ability is God given. We try to bring the best out of [each athlete. If you work hard enough, and never give up. you’re a winner!” At State, all three girls broke four school records. Shawna Sinnen .placed 5th in the 400 m (58.9) for a 'school record and 7th in the 200 m t(26.71) run. Renee Scheierman placed 4th in the 800 m (2:21.94) irun for a school record and 3rd in [the high jump (5’2”). And Cheryl [Bailey placed 5th in the 3200 m run [for a school record and 8th in the [l600 m run (5:33.64) yet for another school record. Back Coach Kester. Karen Griess. Shelly Gaudreau. Cheryl Bailey. Shawna Sinnen. Renee Scheierman. Kristy Oates. Amy Kessler. Mr. Spongberg. Coach Navrkal. Middle. Kristy Griess. Natalie Ehly. Megan Sinnen. Shannon Gardner. Connie Griess. De-lora Griess. Front Diane Jamison. La Jean Griess. Teresa Cloet. Bev Kempf, Angie Saathoff. Clockwise. Lisa McLaughlin prepared to sprint while Angie Saathoff supported her blocks. Renee Scheierman sprinted down the track at a Sutton meet. At Sandy Creek, freshman Megan Sinnen '•bicycled” for the long jump pit. Distance runner Cheryl Bailey exhibited her winning form at Sutton. MEET placingM Clay County 1sli Sandy Creek Henderson 3rd . Tri County u Sutton 2nd! Conference 4thi|f| District ?nd State s l 12th . HIGH BOYS TRACK Back. Jon Figi. Jed Bergen. Matt Maser. Jay Spearman. John Spearman. Jay Waegli. Craig Griess. Clint Jones. Coach Newman. Front Warren Akset. Dan Saathoft. Keith Hansen, Ted Hanger. LeAllen Huber. Mike :Ham, Mark Fehr. Scott Morgan. Kelly Mow-frey. Joel Isernhagen. Clockwise Right. Dan Saathoft and Scitt Morgan headed for the finish line at about the I same time in a distance race. Joel Isernhagen | leaped as far as he could at Sandy Creek, j Jed Bergen expressed the intensity of sprint-ing at the end of a distance race. Jay Waegli • sprinted to the finish line for a first place in the 100 meter run. MEET Sutton Clay Center Invite 1st Henderson Invite 1st Henderson Triangular 3rd Harvard Invite 1st Geneva Invite 3rd Sutton Invite 1st Conference Coach Newman said he was “optimistic !® and “confident at the season opening of track season because of the returning athletes from last year. Newman cited several team members for their outstanding accorn l plishments. John Spearman, for instance .; broke the 100m. 200m. and 400m school • records Jed Bergen broke the 1200m record And. the mile relay team — Jed Ber- i gen. Jay Waegli. Jay Spearman, and Matt Maser — also broke the school record. The “balanced team contributed to the sue-cessful season, the coach said Besides helping build better athletes. Newman mentioned another important part of his job. “I hope they (the team) learned to be responsible to the team and to themselves J because track is an individual sport, and each should be responsible for individual discipline and practice. This builds a better person as a team member.” What was Coach Newman’s estimate of the season? “Great!!! JR. GIRLS Top Left. Kristi Scheierman was followed closely by Mane Nuss and Laurel Stoehr in a distance run at Sandy Creek Top Right. Amy Ochsner handed the baton to Heather Johansen Lower Left. Heather Bottorf reached for the long jump pit Lower Right: Back Wendy Gness. Christina Nuss. Amy Ochsner. Connie Overturf. Sherry Mosley. Kristi Scheierman. Heather Bottorf. Gwenda Hofmann. Tracy Hust. Heidi Nuss. Coach Karr Front Mane Nuss. Kristie Cronin. Laurel Stoehr. Tracy Karr. Crystal Nunnen-kamp. Heather Johansen. Janelle Drudik. Mindy Smith HIGH TRACK MEET SUTTON Clay County 2nd Henderson Invite 3rd Harvard Invite 1st Sutton Invite 1st Conference 3rd Coach Karr looked forward to track season because he thought the junior high girls could do well as a team. Karr said he felt the team needed to score well in field events to be successful. “It really was a team effort in all our accomplishments. ’ Karr said. A new record was set in the 400 m relay by Tracy Hust. Tracy Karr. Mindy Smith, and Heather Bottorf. Amy Ochsner set a record in the 400 m with a time of 65.01. Connie Overturf set a record in the 1200 m with a time of 4:34.95. And. in the discus. Wendy Griess set a record of 8l ,y The toughest opponent for Coach Karr was Sandy Creek not only because they had good athletes but because they had depth. Wfi rvs ■ LIVE IT TO THE LIMIT V E T T O T H E L M Junior boys Marc Russell. Scott Cerveny, and Keith Wach faded into the woodwork while playing two-on-one. 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