Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1988 volume:

Where Can You Find Success? Table of Contents Faces of Success .... P. 1-33 Homecoming .... P. 34 - 37 Prom .... P. 42 - 43 Clubs .... P. 56 - 59 Sports .... P. 60 - 93 Seniors .... P. 94 - 99 1987-88 Thunderbird A Success Story The Success Story Is Is Made from YOU The many successes of ‘87-88 will probably not be fully realized until years to come. The school’s success reached into many areas - academics, sports, activities and personal achievement. In the pages of this book are recorded more success stories than ever before in our school’s history. These successes were not accidents; they were earned. Individual effort, comraderie, goal setting and determination all went into the achievements found in this year's Thunderbird. In this and following pages are the stories of these successes. Stories of YOU. 3 ABOVE What do you think of when you see Chuck Childers? RIGHT A lunchroom crowd of Casey Babb, Debbie Stone, Wanda Holbrook (above), Sandy Abbott, Lisa Otto, and Leann Holbrook. Different faces Smiling for the camera are Katrina Bechtold, Stacey Salter, and Kelly Weis. RIGHT This group of Ryan Nelson, Junior Zeleny, Jamie Collins, and Chris McIntosh never seem to get into trouble (even if they do deserve it). 4 of Success LEFT Troy “Myron Meyer catches a few zzzzz's in Family Living”. £ BELOW Freshmen Chris Sterup and Joe Jelinek at lunch. Tony Barnes' Mr. Personality •«� . v. r- Doug Carlson: The most excited we’ve seen him all year. Friends Best friends. We all have had them. Whether it was someone who you are with every second of the day or someone who doesn’t care if you raid their fridge after school. No one can stand in for your best friend when you want to go raise some cane or even when you just want to talk. High school is the time when you have the most fun with your friends and from which your best memories with them come. 3. Steve and Shawn, two very close friends. 4. Patti and Amy, just a couple-a-cuties. 8. E.J., Jason and Troy, a perfect threesome. 6. Chris and Dean, get a little closer. 7. Ryan, Kevin, John and Jeff, show how bad they really are. 8. Mike, Rod and Tony — Homeboys. 1. Gina, Jodi, Laura and Beth pose for a pretty picture. 2. Chris, Jeff, Brian and Mike joke and laugh. 7 RIGHT Dan fills his tank full of distilled water. Staff All of the wonderful pages of this yearbook were compiled together by the 1987-88 Journalism II yearbook staff. The eleven-person staff, under the guidance of Mr. Watts, used their class time and any spare time, to get their layout done on time. It required a lot of hard work to finish their layouts, but it was very rewarding when they had completed their work. The staff had a fun time capturing the activities, sports, and special events that involved Wahoo High during the year. They created a special yearbook the entire student body can enjoy to look at now or in the future. 8 ABOVE Focus in Shawn. LEFT Jim concentrates on pouring in the developer. Yearbook Staff - Dan Bartek, Carrie Collins, Kim Horsham, Kevin Jeppson, Steve Carmer, Beth Gonnerman, Jim Pokorny, Rhonda Swanson, Jane Evers. Jason Bromm, Shawn Liliedahl, Sue Ketner, Scott Tingelhoff, Amy Tejral, DeEtte Pospisil, Cliff Kreizel, Missy Wotipka, Laura Hoffman, Beth Brandt. Success with Change 1. Change in scenery: Gene peers through the library’s new vegetation section. 2. Dougie, Sergio and Todd take advantage of the school's new breakfast program. 3. A crowded lunchroom is a familiar scene since the campus has been closed to underclassmen this year. 4. -5. Two new additions to the faculty: Mrs. Novotny and Mrs. Wortman. Many changes have occurred this year. There were changes in the faculty, the building, and the student body. Mr. Mann, the new principal, was a big influence in some of the changes. He made changes in the school that affected many students, such as closed campus for juniors, sophomores, and freshmen; three minutes passing periods between classes instead of four minutes; a longer lunch hour, and the banning of certain clothes worn among the student body. In return, he made efforts to help students understand the changes and listened to their reactions, whether they were negative or positive. He also tried to apply student’s ideas to the school curriculum to satisfy both the students and the faculty. There was a change in scenery in the school. Plants, that were donated by the School Board, were placed in the halls. The Student Lounge was remodeled, a glass-encased bulletin board was placed near the entrance of the building, andajukebox was placed in the lunch room for both students and teachers to use. Although all the changes weren’t eagerly accepted by everyone, students and faculty learned to live with them. 6. Courtney picks out her favorite song by Alvin and the Chipmunks. 7. The new school glass-encased bulletin board in memory of Sharon Carlson. 8. You mean you actually EAT that stuff, Tony?! 9. Gals enjoy the new student lounge accomodations. Noon Hour Changes Bring Students “Closer” Lori, Karen and Staci enjoy a nutritious lunch. Jodi and Darcy show how happy they are to have open campus. Matt and Angela spend some time together during lunch. 12 “Animal Ball” Draws Large Crowds; The Tough Survive The Final Minutes Philippe chugs down a pop. Students participating in a friendly game of animal ball. The 1987-88 school year saw several changes. Among them was the new noon hour policy. Last year all students were allowed to leave during the noon hour. This year that privilege was given only to the seniors. With more students staying at school, the lunch line grew. Almost every day it reached to the art room doors. The cooks did a nice job of serving and getting everyone through the line in a hurry. After everyone had eaten, students resorted to a number of activities. Some students spent their time in the library studying, while others just hung out in the commons area and talked. The main attraction was animal ball. Students piled into the little theater tc watch a few courageous men tackle and smash each other into the walls. As tempers flaired, a dog pile was usually brewing. These awesome piles sometimes reached six feet in height. Then the bell would ring and everyone returned to class. Larger Lunch Lines, Crowded Commons Sign of Change 1. Ryan, Jeff, Mike and Rod are sporting their new wavy spiked dos. 2. Nutty bars were a wild craze this year 3. Tightly rolled cuffs and Sperrys. 4. Black Reeboks are a big hit. 5. Gina sports her frosted jacket and jeans as Jane and Jodi know who has to eat it! 6. Turtlenecks and oversized sweatshirts. 7. Mini skirts were the fashion statement of the year. 8. Arm pit hit. 9. Short running tights are the thing to have. 10. DOG PILE Riding the bus makes one realize what the word “car” really means to a high school student. It means much more than to an adult. It can mean a mode of transportation, a job, school coursework, a hobby, a hangout, a game, a retreat, a statement. A car is probably students’ number one priority as soon as they are able to drive. Some students have the uncanny ability to rebuild a piece of scrap metal into an automobile that not only looks good, but actually runs. To some students, a car is a hobby. They spend time in auto shop class and much of their free time doing engine and body work on their cars. It’s almost a kind of competition to see whose car is “My car is like a second home to me. - Gene Ridgley the fastest, the shiniest, the loudest, and has the biggest engine. One major purpose of having a car is the ability to cruise”. Students spend almost every Friday and Saturday night driving around aimlessly with their friends. They hang out in their cars, looking for excitement, listening to the stereo and talking. A car is also a necessary factor in two popular areas. In one, “cat and mouse , students chase each other around town, taking corners at incredible speed to avoid being caught. Another popular sport among students is whacking , which involves toilet paper, water, good aim, and a moving car. Cars reflect the driver’s personality. Students spend incredible amounts of time and money personalizing” their cars. Although fuzzy dice are somewhat out this year, it is not hard to recognize the music selection on the dash or the stuffed animal in the back window. Cars ABOVK Cliff Bouc' ‘57 Chevy - “It'e the Homeboy mobile . Students’ 1 Priority LEFT The before” of a before and after picture of Robert Lee’s camaro. You should’ve it. Jamie. ABOVE The fastest car around - Loren Cuda’s Nova. y TOP Dean’s El Camino - perfect for doing the ABOVE What can I say? It’s the «$! Jodi McIntosh Hanky Panky”. 17 The 1987-1988 school year for Wahoo High was not only a year of success and great achievements, it was a year in which students accumulated many diverse interests and still remained in unison. A poll was given to the students to find out generally what their main interests were. The students were given a variety of categories to choose from and these choices were then calculated to sum up the most popular items of the year. A few of the choices were, favorite: sport, pop, activity at noon, female sports figure, basketball teams, singers, movies, and cars. It was clear that most of the students polled represented our country as a whole. Most of the favorites were decided by landslides, but there were a few surprises in the end. Favorite: activity - dunkball; sports car - Ferrari; activity at noon - drinking pop and playing cards; female sports figure - 36-24-34; comedian - Jim Pokorny; sport -basketball; musical group - R.E.M.; album - U2’s THE JOSHUA TREE; pop - . . . . still a toss up between Coke and Pepsi. ABOVE Your deal or mine, Stacey Salter asks. MIDDLE Ferrari Testarossa is the new driver's edu-18 cation motor vehicle. TOP Dunkball at a local elementary school RIGHT Jim Pokorny in a serious mood LEFT Which is better... Coke or Pepsi? BELOW LEFT U2 performs the Joshua Tree. BELOW Even though it only moves at a snail's pace of 201 mph, it's everyone's dream. Ferrari F40! 1. Whose bedazzling eyes could these be? 2. This gal always has perfectly pampered and puckered lips. 3. No, this doesn't belong to a cow. 4. A very famous WHS proboscis. 5. A well known chrome-dome. 20 Everyone has done it once. No matter how rude it seems, you just can’t draw your eyes away. Whether you are in class or walking down the hall, that certain someone’s dominant feature strikes you as unique (or sometimes odd!!) We all know that parts is parts”, but everyone has their own special look to make them their own person. This page gives you an opportunity to stare without getting caught. Can you guess who these body parts belong to dare to Stare Answers: 1. Tina Ellis. 2. Courtney Collins. 3. Scott Tingelhoff. 4. Dan Bartek. 5. Mr. Wright. 21 Student Weekends in It’s Friday night and you're getting ready for another weekend, but what do you do? In Wahoo your choices are limited, but there are a few things that make your life liveable. One of the most common places to hang out is at the Pizza Hut. There people can grab a pizza and also see some of their friends. And if it's really boring people can play a couple games of pinball. Another place kids go to is Dodger Lanes. Here they can go bowl a few games for a fair price. Another popular activity is getting a few friends or girlfriends together to watch a movie. With all the rental places in Wahoo, it's possible to get almost any movie wanted. It’s a fun way to spend an evening if you're too cheap to go to a movie in Lincoln. Wahoo: What Fun! This brings up another idea for a weeknight. Some friends can get together and go to Lincoln and cruise O , go to the mall and hangout or even decide to see a movie. This is an interesting way to spend a night because you can meet people that aren't from Wahoo and just have fun. One of the last places where people hangout, and one of the most popular, is the party. Usually a bunch of friends get together and go to someone’s house or go out in the country somewhere and just have fun; a stereo will almost always be present. This creates a good mood for dancing and meeting girls or guys. to meet new people. People tend to open up” more at a party than at school. These are some of the places where people can hangout on the weekends. There are many others but these are a few of the most popular. All these things help make Wahoo an almost “bearable place to live. Parties are also a good way RIGHT Jim and Gene find the movie a little to frightening. TOP Another crazy party in Wahoo. Student Jobs - ABOVE All hell breaks loose in T0P Lori a d Karen have a bad ABOVE Hey! None of that on Wahoo when the Krumpus twins case ° ,he “tunzas . company time! take jobs at competing grocery stores. 24 Success on the ‘Outside’ Most students 16 or older at Wahoo High hold down some type of job. With all the weekend, summer, part time and full time jobs available to students, kids were kept busy during their free time. Students, like adults, often hate working; but they don't mind so much every two weeks or so when they get their paychecks. The new Runza Drive Inn gave jobs to many high school students. Other places of employment include Hinky Dinky, Sack ‘N Save, Dairy Queen, Haven House, Walker Tire, Krumel Grain and many other businesses in the area. Some students took odd jobs as farm laborers or babysitting. Once again, seniors were given the option of taking work release. Under this program, seniors were allowed to leave school after fifth hourtogotowork. Only six members used the work release program this year. ABOVE Nice tire, Jim. 25 Warm, Summertime Fun ABOVE Rhonda and her music group perform in Unterwossen, West Germany. ABOVE RIGHT Rhonda poses with a guard (or beefeater) in front of Windsor Castle in London. RIGHT Senior Laura Hoffman serves in the Malmo Centennial mud volleyball tournament. 26 Students Enjoy Summer Trips LEFT Majorette Gina Lierman proudly leads the band down Main Street in the Walt Disney World parade. BELOW Jason relaxes after touring the Colosseum in Rome. As the month of May came around, most of of the students at Wahoo High were anxious to be dismissed from school and begin summer vacation. All of the hard work of another long school year would be completed, and the relaxing, carefree summer days would begin. Along with summer came the normal lazy activities such as, sleeping in, watching T.V., or spending the day at the pool or the lakes. There also were a great number of students who spent their summertime working. Fun times were the goals of many students. Some students spent time at the four area centennials that were celebrated, and others traveled during the summer months. About a week after school was dismissed, 90 band students flew to Florida to perform in the Walt Disney World parade. The students had raised funds to provide for their trip, which occurs every four years. For three days, the students toured the Disney World and Epcot Center Parks. Two other individuals also ventured on trips this summer. Senior Jason Bromm visited Europe with Henrik, the foreign exchange student who stayed with him the past year. Rhonda Swanson, another senior, also spent time in Europe. She qualified for the trip through the Nebraska Ambassadors of Music. Rhonda and the group of musicians played in various places throughout the continent. As the middle of August came around, students found themselves bored with summer and ready to go back to another long school year. 27 Accomplishments Important Part of 1988 Year The 1987-88 school year brought a lot of accomplishments for both the students and the school as a whole. Academically and athletically Wahoo High School had a lot of students who were recognized with various honors. 1. Steve Carmer was the recipient of a four year athletic scholarship to attend UNL. He was also selected forfirst team All State in football, and second team All State in basketball. 2. Scott Tingelhoff was selected forfirstteam All State in football. 3. 1987-88 All State Honorable Mentions FRONT ROW: Shawn Abbott (FB); Kim Horsham (G-BB); Cindy Walla (G-BB). BACK ROW: Ryan Barry (FB); Jerome Vanicek (FB); Troy Glock (BB); John Gilliam (FB). Not pictured: Shawn Liliedahl (track); Steve Carmer (track); Dan Bartek (BB). ABOVE: 1988 National Honor Society Membere. FRONT ROW: Beth Brandt, Brian Carlson, Jane Evers, Scott Tingelhoff, Rhonda Swanson, Mike Krumpus. BACK ROW: Amy Tejral, Sue Ketner, Troy Glock, Ron Stoupa, Bill Hunter, Rob Brigham. LEFT Dan Bartek, Gina Lierman and Shawn Liliedahl were the recipients of the Zanuck Scholarships. BOTTOM LEFT Bill Hunter (Colon), Sue Ketner (Wahoo), and John Gilliam (Wahoo) were selected to attend the 1988 Boys and Girls State seminars. BOTTOM RIGHT Scott Tingelhoff and Jane Evers were the 1988 recipients of the four year regent scholarships to attend UNL. Living Skills Build 1. Laura Chmelka sews in a waistband to the shorts she is making. 2. Kelly Otte concentrates on drilling dowel holes. 3. DeEtte practices her Child Development skills while playing with Molly Tillman. 30 I Foundation for Future Success 4. Walker Luedtke uses a powersaw in woods class. 5. Lea Walerczyk works in information processing class. During the 1987-88 school year, students were offered a variety of “Hands On’’ classes to develop living and technical skills needed for life after high school. Many students took advantage of these classes acquiring a basic foundation for college or trade school. Providing and opportunity for students to learn building skills, auto repair, and drawing techniques has been the curriculum of Mr. Don Ball’s shop classes. He said, “My students are learning mechancial skills for any vocation. Most importantly I try to help them develop good common sense for any problem solving situation. The Home-Economics department has included some of the most popular classes among students this year, with all Home-Ec classes filled to capacity. Mrs. Sohl stresses that students need to be able to manage homelife and develop daily living skills because our society is changing very quickly. She added, “It’s not just sewing and cooking anymore. Home Ec is learning practical coping skills.’’ Maureen McDonald, a student from Child Development class commented, “It’s fun because we have many speakers, like from Planned Parenthood. We have discussions on the changing family life of the 80's, we go on field trips, and young children come to school for observation so that we have a better idea about parenting’’. Child Develop-•ment class is also personal development to understand yourself in relation to family life. Another Hands On” class is information processing. Students work with computers, calculators and electronic typewriters. All these living skills classes have helped students build a foundation for future success. ecrets of Success. . . Seniors reveal variety of responses “My parents encourage me to be all that I can be. If I set my mind to do something and actually try: I can and will succeed. — Gloria Sillivan “I don’t think a college education is absolutely necessary. But a college education will give a person the ambition and expertise to be a success in life.” — Mike Krumpus Not necessarily popularity and money makes you a success. It’s more what the person has achieved and their outlook on life.” — Bev Abbas “I think everyone can succeed in their own way. The only way a person can fail is if they fail to meet their own standards. — Bev Abbas “A person is a success if he is willing to listen, to work with and talk with others. A person has to be a go-getter” for their goals to be a success.” — Rhonda Swanson “I try to learn from my parents’ successes failures. Perfect example: I’m not having children! — Gene Ridgley I think success is all in a person’s head. You have to feel successful to be sucessful. As for me, success means liking people and being liked. A million dollars wouldn’t hurt, either.” — Gene Ridgley 32 “I feel a parent’s successes and failures have a great effect on a person.” — Laura Hoffman Everyone can be successful if they are happy with what they become.” — Chad Bruckshen “I’m my own person. Others successes or failures don’t affect me as much as my own.” — Jane Evers People who set goals and try to achieve them are most likely to succeed.” — Marla Shada I feel interacting with people will help a lot next year. I’m gonna be in a new atmosphere and being outgoing will enable me to adapt to my new situation.” — Gina Lierman Having a good attitude will nelp you succeed.” — Paul Welzel 33 Football Win; Decorations, Dancing Add to Enjoyment Homecoming started the school year off with a blast, just a month and a few short days after the first day of school. Spirit Week was full of exciting and memorable times, as you saw old ladies walking the halls on Generation Day and the Warrior defeat handed to the Raymond Central Mustangs. Throughout the prior two weeks to Homecoming, the halls and classrooms were filled with the latest on who asked whom to the dance. Girls screaming in the bathroom, “He actually asked met” Guys asking their friends, “Should I ask her or not? What if she says no? All of these special times were the ones leading up to Homecoming. The Homecoming Dance was what topped off the week as both couples and staggers crowded the dance floor decorated in silver, blue and white streamers and an arch of balloons. Although there were a lot of dates at the dance, most the dancing was done in groups of friends, except of course for those romantic slow songs. The theme for the ‘87 Homecoming Dance was Stand By Me and who better to stand by each other than the King and Queen, Eric Obert and Jodi McIntosh. 1. Homecoming Royalty: 1986 Homecoming Queen Lynn McPeck, Cindy Walla, Rhonda Swanson, Darcy Dietz, Qlna Llerman, Beth Brandt, Marla Shada, C.B. Laura Wortman, Queen Jodi McIntosh, King Eric Obert, C.B. Curtis Mann, Jason Bromm, Scott Tlngelhoff, Kevin Jeppson, Shawn Lilledahl, Steve Carmer, Dan Bartek, and 1988 Homecoming King Randy Qerdts. 2. Karen and Staci grab a cup of hot chocolate after the Homecoming football game. 3. Several seniors gather for doughnuts and hot chocolate. 4. Couples crowd the floor to dance to the Homecoming theme, Stand By Me. 8. Students pile on the hayrack ride to go down to the football game. 8. Homecoming King and Queen: Eric Obert and Jodi McIntosh. e -� 2; « CJtO w Students weren't even into the swing of the school year when they realized that Homecoming was nearing. Then suddenly, it was Homecoming week — no one seemed to 3how it. This year, all four classes sponsored a day during Spirit Week. The days events ranged from Generation Day to the traditional Blue and Gold Day. Participation from the student body lacked in spirit” making the week, “weak”. During the middle of the week the idea was brought up to have a post-game party”. The idea was presented to the student body and they responded with enthusiasm. On Friday evening a hay rack took students from the school to Sam Crawford field, then back again afterthegame. The school cafeteria was then opened and donuts and hot chocolate were served to students and players. After everyone had their fill, it was back to the hayracks and the victory wagons” cruised all around Wahoo. Despite, the cold hands, feet, arid faces, fun was had by all and excitement for the Homecoming dance began to build. 1 — Senior girls get rowdy at the game. 2 — Father-daughter duo sport their zany ties 3 — The crowd is fascinated by the burning dummy. 4 — Cheerleaders flaunt their stuff at the pep rally. 5 — Candidates wait patiently for Cindy to join them. 6 — Junior bop to Ballroom Blitz . 7 — Signatures of spirit. 8 — Football players give crowd a pre-game show. 9 — Wahoo's own two-headed football player 10 — Stacy tells her Homecoming plans. 11 — Chorus football players express their enthusiasm. 36 Athlete Recognition Night Packed with Awards The annual Awards Banquet, held Monday, May 16, was unusual in one respect because so many honors had been earned by athletes that for the first time a speaker was not hired. Instead, Principal and former coach Jack Tillman was asked to be Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Tillman used the history of each sport, often quoting records 30 years old, to introduce the coaches. Special athlete awards were earned this year by Steve Carmer and Kim Horsham (Grasmick Athlete of the Year); Shawn Abbott (Marine Athlete, Most Valuable Wrestler, Track); Saundra Abbott (MVP -Cross Country); Chuck Lacey (MVP - Cross County); Laura Hoffman (MVP - Volleyball); Cindy Walla (MVP - Basketball); Steve Carmer (MVP -Basketball, Track); Kim Horsham (MVP - Golf, Track); Kevin Jeppson (MVP - golf); John Gilliam (Best Weightlifter). Special plaques recognizing efforts helping athletics were given by W-Club sponsors Doug Watts and Dick Tingelhoff to board members Helen Hansen and Bob Cook; Administrators Dick Glock and Kent Mann; Coach Cheryl Elliott and a plaque recognizing Coach Anderson’s State Championship was also given. ABOVE Athletic Director Paul Eddie awards the Larry Grasmick Athlete of the Year award to Steve Carmer and Kim Horsham. ■pv LEFT Shawn Abbott receives his Track Athlete of the Year award from Coach Wilson. BELOW LEFT Principal Kent Mann announced this year’s and 1988-89 cheerleaders. BELOW Master of Ceremonies Jack Tillman reads some “History of Wahoo football. 39 Stronger Athletes Break 18 Records The Bigger, Faster, Stronger program recently Installed Into the Wahoo weight room helped the lifters break 18 records in the five different weight classes, according to records that were compiled from the summer program. Records are kept for bench, incline bench, hip sled, squat, hang cleans, and dead lift. People who have borken records in these lifts will get their name added to the record charts In the weight room. The five different weight classes are 95-125 lbs., 126-146 lbs., 147-167 lbs., 168-187 lbs., and 188 unlimited. Weight coach Doug Watts said that the school has had a weight program for ten years, and has kept records for nine of those ten years. Mr. Watts said 18 were the most records ever broken in one summer. “Lifting is the key to this year’s athletic success,” said junior John Gilliam, winner of the 188-unllmited weight class. To determine the winner of each weight class, coaches use squat, bench, hang clean, and dead lifts as the four main lifts. They add up the athletes best lifts in each of these four, and the lifter with the highest total is the winner. The winners of each weight class will receive a medal. Senior Scott Tlngelhoff, last year’s lifter of the year, broke five different records in his weight class. He holds the bench (280), incline bench (250), hip sled (630), dead lift (400), and hang clean (220) records for the 168-187 lbs. weight class. Sophomore Troy Rodgers also fared well in the weight room this past summer. Competing in the 126-146 lbs. weight class, he tied the squat (315), and broke the hang cleans (185), and dead lift (300) records. Troy wasn’t sure what motivates him in the weight room, he simply replied, I Just like doing it.” The other records set in the were Todd Lindahl’s squat (235), dead lift (260), and his hang cleans (145) tied Bill Hunter’s. Shawn Liliedahl holds two of the three records In the 147-167 lbs. weight class. He broke the hip sled (640) and dead lift (380) records. Ryan Nelson set the remaining record in hang cleans (210). The other two records broken were In the 188-unllmlted weight class. John Gilliam holds the dead lift (425) record and Ryan Barry has the hang cleans (265) record. Attendance has been higher this year than the last two previous ones. Scott Tlngelhoff, John Gilliam, and Todd Lindahl all had perfect attendence this summer, and there were many more who only missed one day. Three older records that will be added to the record charts will be Scott Tlngelhoff’s squat (405) In the 147-167 lbs. weight class and Kevin Jeppson’s hip sled (550), and squat (315) in the 126-146 lbs. weight class. John Gilliam, the lifter of the year, works out on the bench. The weight room offered ample space for athletes. 40 Gilliam Chosen “Lifter of the Year” CC ust Like Heaven” was the a theme for the 1988 Jr.-Sr. Prom held in the gymnasium on April 29. Prom festivities began at 6:30 p.m. with a banquet at the Presbyterian Church. Everyone listened as Superintendent Dick Glock addressed the senior class on winning and losing. At the conclusion of his speech, Principal Kent Mann took over and announced the Prom candidates. The banquet came to a close as the Prom Servers performed a skit allowing some of the seniors a chance to see themselves through the eyes of their peers. Fog (dry-ice) from the center of the pavilion set the mood for the dance. Sound Unlimited played a variety of music allowing everyone a chance to dance. The high point of the night was coronation. Marla Shada and Shawn Liliedahl were crowned king and queen. The evening came to a close as many students attended the post prom party. A fire at the bowling alley at the last minute caused the prom party to be moved to the high school. Many prizes and gifts were given throughout the evening. There were three auctions, in which students could purchase merchandise with money they earned from casino games, electronic golf, and Nintendo. At 5:30 a.m. a final drawing was held for two VCR's, two TV's, one college microwave and one college refrigerator. Carrie Collins and Cliff Bouc were the big winners of the mopeds. 1. Prom servers Mat Brouillette and Cheryl Wotipka take time to pose for a picture. 2. Junior, Ryan, Robert and Chad are going in style. 3. Lori portrays Darcy in a skit. 4. 1988 Prom Royalty: '87 Queen Lynette Dvorak, Jane Evers, Cindy Walla, Laura Hoffman, '88 Queen Marla Shada, '88 King Shawn Liliedahl, Steve Carmer, Kevin Jeppson, Shawn Abbott, ‘87 King Jim Wotipka. Crown Bearers Melanie Hageman, Jonathan Reece. 5. The pavilion made an excellent place for dancing. 6. Students wait anxiousily to find out how much the autographed football will go for at the auction. 7. Tim Mittan shows a victorious smile as he conquers Nintendo. 8. John Horsham gives Gina and Randy some crap at the craps table. 9. A dance fit for a king and queen. uniors Parents Successful Show BELOW Principal Kent Mann and '88-89 seniors planned the last day’s fun. (who’s sitting down on the job?) MIDDLE Todd reaches for Randy's spike. FAR LEFT Jane and Beth spent the day “lounging LEFT Dan bangs away at the car bash”. RIGHT Sandy waits for someone with a good arm to dunk her. CO Eh Q Spirited’ Cheerleaders Help Lead Team to Post-Season Victories The cheerleaders did an absolutely fantastic job as they not only cheered at sporting events, but also were responsible for the planning of pep rallies, decorating for Homecoming, and promoting Spirit Week. A lot of work and dedication put 1. Karen and Stacy. Love those smiles. 2. The 1987-88 wrestling cheerleaders: Christie, Tina, Heather, Saundra, and Rhonda. 3. The cheerleaders all in perfect sync, at the boys basketball state playoffs. into such activities go unnoticed, not mentioning weekly practices, camps, and workshops throughout the year. The cheerleders put a lot of time and effort into trying to generate school spirit and should be awarded. So why don’t we all stand up and give a yell. Way to go cheerleaders! 4. The 1987-88 basketball-football cheerleaders: Amy, Karen, Kelly, Stacy, Patti and Lauri. 5. Rhonda, Heather, Christie, and Tina. Great girls, just. .. great. 6. Steve gets a present from Santa Max. 47 The Reverend Jerimiah Brown (Jim Pokorny) leads a stirring revival on the courthouse lawn. Matthew Harrison Brady (John Gilliam) and his wife Sarah Brady (Amy Tejral) share a relaxing moment during the trial. Mr. Meeker (Ben Daniels) and E.K. Hornbeck (Jason Bromm) gaze quietly at the courtroom. Drama Shines in Dinner Theater The 1988 Wahoo High Drama Department’s annual dinner theater put on the show Inherit the Wind . The show told about the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. The story was centered around a young man named Bertrum Cates (Steve Carmer) who taught evolution in a small school. For this he was thrown in jail. The man must then go to trial. This trial brings together two of the most famous men in the country. The prosecutor Matthew Harrison Brady (John Gilliam) and the defense attorney Henry Drummond (Gene Ridgely). The one time friends are now bitter rivals. Brady on the side of right and righteousness and Drummond on the side of the right to think. The trial climaxes in the end of the trial when Bertrum Cates is sentenced to pay a one-hundred dollar fine. This is so outrageous to Matthew Brady and causes him to have a heart attack and die. The play was a big challenge for the drama class because of the shortness of time in getting ready for the play and also because of it being the first time the dinner theater had ever been done in an arena theater. TOP LEFT Gene Ridgely had the lead role of attorney Henry Drummond. Racheal Brown (Beth Brandt) and Bertrum Cates (Steve Carmer) have a passionate love affair during the play. The courtroom explodes during the sentencing of Bertrum Cates. Seeing It 1. John and Rob pose with Congressman Doug Bereuter. 2. Bill, John and Beth wait for the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 3. Sue collects some literature from protesters at LaFayette Park. 4. Ryan discovers himself at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. 5. Patti, Beth and Amy tip-toe through the Capitol’s tulips. 6. The Wahoo bunch can easily acquire new friends. 7. The guys re-enact Iwo Jima. 50 — ‘Close-Up’ The month of April rolled around and once again Wahoo High prepared to send off a lively bunch of 17 students to Washington D C. under the care of sponsor Mick Anderson. This year's group was considered to be the most prepared of all the groups sent in the past. At the start of the second semester, Close Up classes were held twice a week during first hour so that the students could discuss current issues that affect our national government. When the group arrived in D.C., their week was filled with such activities as seminars on pre-selected subjects, workshops, bus tours, sightseeing, ques-tion answer sessions with politicians and socializing with students from other Nebraska schools and from the states of Montana and Hawaii. Highlights of the week were Capital Hill Day, the dinner theatre, and the students’ favorite, Friday Free-Day, when the students spend the better part of the day doing what they want to do in D.C. The traditional banquet and dance was held on Friday night to wrap up an exciting, yet tiring week. Nobody wanted to go home, but they now realize their memories of the week will stay with them for a long time. This year’s group consisted of 15 juniors: Sue Ketner, Angie Witte, Dawn Reitmajer, Andrea Good-ding, Amy Tejral, Patti Matson, Rhonda Christensen, Rob Brigham, Troy Glock, Ron Stoupa. Bill Hunter, John Gilliam and Ryan Barry and two seniors: Beth Gonnerman and Carrie Collins. 51 3. The 1987-88 Chorus: Heather Anderson, Barb Chmelka, Laurie Davison Tina Ellis Cheryl Fujan, Heather Richard, Cynthia Slemin, Lea Walerczyk, Michelle Whitney,’ Angela Witte, Courtney Collins, Christy Hopkins, Sharon Hartman, Erica Landis, Shawnda Scott, Becky Sillivan, Gloria Sillivan, Meloni Williams, Cheryl Wotipka, Rob Brigham, Cory Bruckschen, Jason Chisholm, Jason Hutson, Jayson Iversen, Jason Pad, Sergio Quiroz, Ryan Barry, Jason Glock, Troy Glock, Cliff Kreizel and T.J. Taylor. 1. The Boys Glee sing “Drunken Sailor” before the crowd at the Choral Concert. 2. Kyrie is performed by the Girls Glee. 4. Mrs. Wortman enthusiastically directs the chorus. 5. Heather Anderson and Angie Witte perform a duet to Spring Song . 6. The Barbershop Quartet does actions while singing Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” Chorus Measures Success in Enthusiasm, Vitality Wahoo High's new chorus and swing choir instructor, Mrs. Wortman’s goal was “to provide a positive singing experience and to expose the kids to different types of music.” It was a little hard to adjust with a new teacher at first, but the students were eager and accomplishments were great. The music was varied more throughout the year and everyone enjoyed the different styles of music. This year’s chorus had the opportunities to perform fifties music, Christmas tunes, as well as show and contest music. A graduation performance was also given. The Chorus has performed at four different concerts this year including the Oakland-Craig contest. A perfect score was not granted, “but it was deserved,” said Mrs. Wortman. “The students deserve a 1 - superior - for improvement. Enrollment has increased and that has helped everyone get involved.” Many special groups including triple trio and boys quartet entertained enthused listeners at sights such as Haven House, Senior Center and Women’s Cub. Everyone in these groups was successful in entertaining the community with a successful year. 53 The 1987-88 Wahoo Band experienced a major change as they were divided into a morning class of Seniors and Sophomores and another afternoon class of Juniors and Freshmen. The split classes were to provide a better opportunity for individual instruction. “It made us better musicians, but we lacked group unity,” was instructor Bill Reece’s feeling about the change. He thought it was good (the split), but it will go back to the usual one class next year. Although the split band method of teaching wasn’t as successful as was hoped, the Warrior Band had quite a successful year. They received Excellents at both Pershing and NSBA, along with a “1 at the District Music Contest. The band also marched at the Saunders County Fair parade and were privileged enough to play at a UNL Women’s basketball game. Two-Period Band ROW 1 R. Swanson, G. Lierman, A. Koranda, K. Fiala, L. Carlson, T. Hulse. ROW 2 K. Patocka, J. Prochaska, K. Perdue, M. Brouilette, E. Hancock, B. Hoestje. ROW 3 M. Jonas, M. Kraviec, C. Clark, M. Richmond, W. Luedtke, P. Welzel. ROW 4 J. Chmelka, B. Carlson, M. Dvorak, S. Latham, D. Polacek, G. Ridgley, C. Lacey. ______________ __________________ _______________ Successful for Some; Not Others ROW 1 J. Pad, K. Tiegen, S. Ketner, A. Johnson, H. Anderson, A. Witte, J. Massie. ROW 2 C. Bruckschen, C. Fujan, K. Witte, J. Weyand, L. Davison, C. Cook, R. Eddie. ROW 3 J. Davis, J. Jelinek, S. Volin, S. Bohaty, E. Rosengren, B. Hunter, J. Glock. ROW 4 T. Lindahl, J. Collins, J. Chisholm, T. Taylor, K. DeCoste, J. Klemme, C. Kreizel, B. Inbody, T. Barnes. 1. B nd members gather for a picture as they get ready for a concert. 2. The 1987-88 Wahoo Band (1st period). 3. Bill Reece directs the band during a concert. 4. The Wahoo Band playing Little Concert Suite.” 5. The 1987-88 Wahoo Band (6th period). Clubs: The Warrior Success Story Continues JUNIOR-SENIOR W CLUB ROW 1 - Sponsor Doug Watts, Rod Swanson, Bill Veach, Steve Carmer, Troy Glock, Dan Bartek, Scott Tingelhoff, Kim Weis, DeEtte Pospisil, Amy Peterson. Andrea Gooding, Patti Matson, Laura Hoffman. ROW 2 - Carrie Collins, Darcy Dietz, Chad Bruckshen. John Gilliam, Matt Jonas, Jeff Chmelka. Ryan Barry, Brian Denker, Jeff Norris, Jerome Vanicek, Tony Barnes, Tina Ellis, Philipp Broers. ROW 3 - Kim Horsham, Gina Lierman, Randy Rogers, Troy Urban, Cliff Kreizel, Ron Stoupa. Rob Brigham, Steve Malousek, Ron Volin, Courtney Collins. Missy Wotipka, Marla Shada. ROW 4 - Beth Brandt, Cindy Walla. Beth Gonnerman, Jodi McIntosh. Ryan Nelson. Dave Horner, Henry Hrdlicka, Laurie Davison, Maureen McDonald. Sandy Abbott, Kristi Teigen, Dawn Reitmajer. Jason Bromm. ROW 5 - Rhonda Christensen, Kevin Jeppson, Scott Abbott. Bill Hunter. Justin Chisholm, Brian Carlson, Chris Stuart. Suzanne Ketner, Jim Pokorny, Shawn Liliedahl, Amy Tejral, Eric Obert. FRESHMEN-SOPHOMORE W CLUB ROW 1 - Jason Hudson, Jason Chisholm, Jayson Iversen, Matt Brouillette, Troy Rodgers, Troy Johnston, Kelly Otte, Karen Fiala. Lori Carlson, Amy Boles. ROW 2 - Eric Gonnerman, Mike Dvorak, Keith Obert, Chris Clark, Eric Hancock. Chad Grasmick, Kelly Weis. Randy Hoffman, Stacy Salter, Liz Pauli. ROW 3 - Liz Proett, Kristen Wright, Tricia Hulse, Brenda Hoestje. Scott Forbes, Chuck Lacey, John Claessens, Erica Landis, Angela Koranda. ROW 4 - Rhonda Robbins. Jill Massie, Julie Weyand, Laura Chmelka. Karen Witte, Steve Volin, Walker Luedtke, Jason Glock, Matt Richmond. Stacey Kapple. 56 F.C.A. ROW 1 - Cheryl Wotipka. Liz Proett, Cliff Kreizel, Paul Welzel. Suzanne Ketner, Sponsor Mark Wilson. ROW 2 - Brenda Hoestje, Karen Witte, Connie Cook, Julie Weyand, Shane Zavodny, Brian Carlson, John Gilliam, Rob Brigham. ROW 3 - Cindy Slemin, Kristen Wright, Liz Pauli, Christin Hunter, Lori Carlson, Karen Fiala, Laurie Davison, Sharon Hartman. Ryan Barry, Mike Krumpus. ROW 4 - Chuck Lacey, E.J. Hancock, Doug Polacek. Jayson Iversen, Chad Grasmick, Cory Bruckshen, Ron Volin. MOCK TRIAL ROW 1 - Sponsor Bev Hudson. Gene Ridgley, Jason Bromm, Rob Brigham. ROW 2 - Jim Pokorny, Rhonda Swanson, Beth Brandt, Jane Evers. F.B.L.A. ROW 1 - Sponsor Clyde Childers, Angel Bechtold, Dan Bartek, Rhonda Swanson, Carrie Collins, Jane Evers, Beth Brandt, Shane Zavodny, Brad Semrad. ROW 2 - Chuck Lacey, Tonya Simmons, Kristi Swanson, Michelle Kraviec, Steve Malousek, Paul Welzel, Jason Bromm, Beth Gonnerman. Tricia Hulse, Jenny Prohaska. ROW 3 - Keith Obert, Dean Cejka. Bill Hunter. Ron Stoupa, Troy Urban, Chris Stuart, Tony Barnes, Jeff Norris, Mike Rezac. ROW 4 - Chris Clark, Stacey Kapple, Bev Abbas, Andrew Proett, Mark Krumpus. Brian Carlson, Eric Obert, Jeff Chmelka, Matt Richmond, Gene Ridgley. 57 ART CLUB ROW 1 - Chris McIntosh, Jodi McIntosh, DeEtte Pospisil, Amy Tejral, Cindy Walla! Laura Hoffman, Darcy Dietz, Cindy Slemin! Becky Sillivan, Sponsor Lynn Wilson. ROW 2 - Phillip Aken, Rob Lee. Rod Swanson, Dave Horner, Dean Cejka, Brad Semrad, Deb Stone. ROW 3 - Scott Maly, Chad Bruckshen, E.J. Hancock, Chrissy Hopkins, Sharon Hartman, Tina Ellis, Erica Landis, Becky Fisher. ROW 4 - Case Babb, Mike Rezac, Philipp Broers, Tim Mittan. Cindy Rolenc, Sandy Abbott. SPANISH CLUB ROW 1 - Sponsor Bev Hudson, DeEtte Pospisil, Kim Weis, Courtney Collins, Darcy Dietz, Jason Bromm, Beth Gonnerman, Carrie Collins, Jane Evers, Beth Brandt. ROW 2 - Scott Forbes, Cheryl Fujan, Troy Urban, Amy Boles, Kelly Weis, Scott Abbott, Rob Brigham, Ron Stoupa, Randy Rogers. ROW 3 - Philipp Broers, Chris Clark, Troy Johnston, Amy Peterson, Patti Matson, Amy Tejral, Doug Polacek, Mike Dvorak, Ron Volin. ROW 4 - Angie Peavy, Jenny Moore. Stacey Kapple, Bev Abbas, Jeff Norris, Mike Rezac, Shane Zavodny, Suzanne Ketner. ROW 5 - Scott Tingelhoff, Steve Carmer NEWSPAPER STAFF ROW 1 - Paul Welzel, Scott Tingelhoff. Shawn Liliedahl, Steve Carmer, Jim Pokorny, Dan Bartek, Kevin Jeppson. ROW 2 - Michelle Kraviec, Steve Malousek, DeEtte Pospisil, Beth Gonnerman, Jason Bromm, Jane Evers. Beth Brandt, Carrie Collins, Andrea Goodding. ROW 3 - Liz Proett, Laura Hoffman, Amy Tejral, Missy Wotipka, Amy Peterson, Cliff Kreizel, Randy Hoffman, Eric Gonnerman. CLOSE-UP ROW 1 - Carrie Collins, Troy Glock, Ryan Barry, John Gilliam, Amy Tejral, Ron Stoupa. ROW 2 Patti Matson, Amy Peterson, Beth Gonnerman, Rob Brigham, Andrea Goodding, Bill Hunter. ROW 3 - Rhonda Christensen, Angela Witte, Suzanne Ketner, Maureen McDonald, Dawn Reitmajer. ONE ACT PLAY Tony Barnes, Jason Bromm, Gene Ridgley. F.H.A. ROW 1- Chris McIntosh, Jodi McIntosh, Amy Boles, Cindy Walla, Kelly Weis, Stacy Salter, Steve Malousek, Missy Wotipka. ROW 2 - Sponsor Mary Ann Sohl, Jenny Moore, Kristen Wright, Lori Carlson, Karen Fiala, Jerome Vanicek, Scott Forbes. ROW 3 - Cindy Slemin, Brenda Hoestje, Kim Patocka, Shawnda Scott, Laurie Davison, Tonya Simmons, Angel Bechtold, Erica Landis, Angela Koranda. ROW 4 - Tina Ellis, Meloni Williams, Chrissy Hopkins, Sharon Hartman, Jennie Prohaska. Christin Hunter, Laura Chmelka, LeAnn Holbrook. 59 1987 SCHEDULE Wahoo 32- 0 D.C. Aquinas Wahoo 62- 0 Arlington Wahoo 64- 6 Ashland Wahoo 37- 0 Bennington Wahoo 20- 8 R. Central Wahoo 52- 6 Valley Wahoo 27- 0 F. Bergan Wahoo 37-13 Syracuse Wahoo 55- 0 0. Cathedral Wahoo 26-13 Elkhorn M.M. Wahoo 20-21 Elkhorn 10-1 Warrior Record Best Ever A disappointing, last second, one point loss to Elkhorn High denied the 10-1 Wahoo Warriors a chance to make its first ever appearance in the Class B state championship game. The Warriors ended the regular season with a perfect 9-0 record. They entered the playoffs rated second in the state and faced the Elkhorn Mount Michael Knights who. were the eighth best team in the state. The Warriors defeated the Knights in the first round of the state playoffs 26 to 13. Wahoo then met Elkhorn in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. Wahoo opened its season with a 32-0 thrashing of David City Aquinas. The Warriors followed with three easy wins against Arlington (62-0), Ashland (64-6), and Bennington (37-0). Everyone was expecting a landslide victory in Wahoo's homecoming game with Raymond Central, but for the second year in a row the Mustangs kept it close. Wahoo managed to beat them 20-8 and keep a perfect 5-0 record. Wahoo kept on rolling in their next two victories against Valley (52-6) and Fremont Bergan (27-0). The next game would produce a unbeaten conference championship and a 7-1 runner up. The Warriors traveled to Syracuse to meet the Syracuse Rockets in a match of unbeatens. Syracuse struck first to take an early seven point lead, but the Warriors managed to score the next 37 points and eventually win 37 to 13. Wahoo capped off a thrilling 9-0 season with a 55 to 0 thumping of Omaha Cathedral. The Warriors continued in its winning ways in the first round of the playoffs by beating Elkhorn Mount Michael 26-13. Wahoo then traveled to Elkhorn to play the number one rated Antlers in front of a season-high crowd of 5,000. The Warriors took an early lead and went into the locker room at halftime with a 14to 8 lead. Elkhorn and Wahoo traded scores, but Elkhorn scored last and Wahoo went home with a disappointing 21 to 20 loss. Wahoo had a potent offense that averaged over 350 yards a game. Senior co-captain Steve Carmer led the team in rushing with 1,077 yards. The other senior co-captain, Scott Tingelhoff, led the defense with 95 total tackles. Both Carmer and Tingelhoff received All-State honors from both major newspapers and the Associated Press. Carmer also received honorable All-American from Bally. Wahoo placed seven people on the All-Conference team this year. Carmer received a five year athletic scholarship to the University of Nebraska and Tingelhoff and Shawn Liliedahl were asked to walk on. ROW 1 S. Liliedahl, S Carmer. S. Tingelhoff. S Malouaek. P Broers. K Jeppson. S Abbott, H. Hrdlicka ROW 2 B Veach. R. Rogers. E. Obert. J. Vanicek. R Barry. T Qlock. S Abbott. M Jonas. J. Gilliam. ROW 3 C. Childers. K. Obert. T. Urban. B Denker. R. Volin. J. Norris. C. Kreizel. B. Hunter. R. Stoupa. T. Johnston. Row 4 T.J. Taylor, R. Eddie. S. Forbes. R. Hoffman. C. Clark. T Rodgers, M. Brouillette. T. Lierman. S. Bohaty. S. Lmeberry. ROW 5 J. Goeachel. J. Chisholm. B. Inbody. J. Pad. T. Lindahl, S. Volin, J. Glock. J. Davis. J. Jelinek, J. Klemme. C. Bruckschen ROW 6 J. Hudson. Student Manager A. Shada. Asst Coach R. Shada. Head Coach R. Tingelhoff. J. Iversen 2. John and Scott lead Steve to a touchdown against Fremont Bergan 3. Coach T gives a thumbs up to the last score. 4. Shawn twists for that extra yard. 5. Competition was tough against Elkhorn as Scott carries the ball 6. Wahoo's steel curtain shuts down Elkhorn Mount Michael. 7. Wahoo engulfs Noble from Elkhorn Mount Michael Surprising Reserves 6-1 “Before the season I thought that if we played well we could be in every game and thought we could achieve a .500 record.” — Coach Mark Watton — The 1987 JV football squad started off the season slow, but improved each week and ended the season with a 6-1 record. In the first game of the season, the Warriors were set back by the Valley Terriers. In the following weeks, the JVs did nothing but improve. In their next to last game, they faced a tough David City Aquinas team that came into the contest with only one loss on their record. The game was scoreless until the fourth quarter when both teams lit up the scoreboard ending with Wahoo on top 14- 12. In the final game of the season Wahoo faced Raymond Central who came in with a perfect record. In the first quarter, the JVs scored two quick touchdowns, which was all they needed as they shut out the Mustangs 12-0. The Warriors powerful offense was led by sophomore Troy Rodgers, who rushed 92 times for 454 yards and five touchdowns. The passing department was led by junior Jeff Norris, who completed 11 of 22 passes for 182 yards. Randy Hoffman caught 10 passes totaling 277 yards and scored three touchdowns. They outscored their opponents 104-64. On the other side of the ball, the stingy defense was led by sophomore defensive back Jayson Iversen who racked up 17 solo tackles with 40 assists. JV SCHEDULE Wahoo 30 Arlington ... 0 Wahoo 16 Yutan 6 Wahoo 18 North Bend . 14 Wahoo 14 Ashland 8 Wahoo 14 Aquinas 12 Wahoo 12 R. Central .. 0 RIGHT Coach Watton fires up the team between quarters. FAR RIGHT Randy Hoffman, the team's leading receiver, gets ready to catch another pass. 62 LEFT Jason Glock catches another pass in the end zone against a Yutan defender. MIDDLE LEFT Jayson Iversen angles this punt for the coffin corner. LOWER LEFT The defensive line gets ready to stuff another Aquinas ball carrier. ABOVE Chad Grasmick makes sure everyone is set. Girl Golfers Win Trophie At Conference, District The 1987 girls golf team had a season full of many achievements: the Conference champs and district runner-up were among these. They finished 5-3 in dual action, won the first ever Wahoo Invite, placed second at the Blair Invite, and fifth at the Ashland Invite. All five members of the varsity squad were medal winners at the Capitol Conference tournament. The team’s second place finish at districts qualifed the team to go to the state tournament, where they finished ninth. Kim Horsham, who was voted M.V.P., had a low average of 50 for nine holes. She won the five medalist honors in dual action, placed second at Blair, first at conference, and third at districts. ’ Dawn Reitmajer placed third at Capitol Conference and seventh at the district meet. She ended the season with the second lowest nine hole average of 55. Letter winners were seniors Carrie Collins, Kim Horsham, Rhonda Swanson, junior Dawn Reitmajer, sophomore Liz Pauli, and freshman Laura Chmelka. FAR LEFT Rhonda punches her chip shot onto the green. TOP LEFT Liz concentrates hard while lining up a put. MIDDLE THIS is the way to put! BOTTOM 1987 Girls Golf Team. Row 1: Connie Cook, Kristi Swanson, Cindy Slemin, Rhonda Christensen, Maureen McDonald. Row 2: Coach John Horsham, Laura Chmelka, Rhonda Swanson, Carrie Collins, Kim Horsham, Liz Pauli, Dawn Reitmajer. ABOVE Here's Kim hitting her favorite wood in the fairway. Sandy concentrates on her form. Practice was a lot of fun, we got to go to Pioneers Park and Fremont Lakes.” Cross Country The girls cross country team for 1987 consisted of two juniors, a sophomore and a freshman. They led an injury-hampered season consistently but never gave in to these roadblocks. The four members of the team were Sandy Abbott, Captain Suzanne Ketner, Elizabeth Proett, and rookie Karen Witte. The team encountered many trials during the season including sprained ankles, sore legs and knees, and each individual faced illness. With dedication the team, however, kept their attitudes positive and they gave every meet their best effort possible. Sandy Abbott was the only member to compete in every meet. She led the team with a fourth place finish at Conference, and a third place individual medal at Districts which qualified her for the state meet in Kearney. Her fitness abandoned her at the wrong place of the season. She completed the race in ninety-fifth place. RIGHT Karen, Liz and Sue get psyched up for the race. The 1987 Girls Cross Country Team: Sue Ketner, Sandy Abbott, Elizabeth Proett, and Karen Witte. Girls Cross Country Record David City Aquinas Invitational.............3rd W-Club Invitational.........................6th Blair Invitational..........................5th North Bend Invitational...........No Full Team D.C. Aquinas Invitational..........No Full Team Conference - Wahoo......................No Full Team District B-1 - Syracuse.....................4th 66 The 1987 Croat Country Teams: Front Row: Sandy Abbott, Elizabeth Proett, Karen Witte. Middle Row: Walker Luedtke, Eric Gonnerman, Justin Chisholm, Chuck Lacey. Back Row: Mr. Ketner, Rob Brigham, Mike Dvorak, Jason Bromm, and Coach Wilson. Girls Struggle to Fill Full Squad LEFT Elizabeth is relieved to be finished. LOWER LEFT Sue tries to regain her balance. BELOW The team gets ready for the race. ABOVE Rob, Jason and Eric warming up. ABOVE RIQHT Chuck right up with the leader. RIQHT Coach Wilson awaits the finishers. Setting Up Success for The 1987 cross country team was comprised of a group of young runners. The seven members of the team included only one senior and two juniors. Sophomore Chuck Lacey led the team throughout the season including a third place finish at Conference and a twelfth place finish at the District meet in Syracuse. Senior Captain, Jason Bromm, Justin Chisholm, Rob Brigham, Mike Dvorak, Walker Luedtke, and Eric Gonnerman are the other members of the team for which Chuck set the pace. The teams limited success was understood by all members as preparation for the future of Wahoo High cross country teams. With only one senior graduating, the teams numbers and accomplishments are very likely to improve. The guys had a fun year despite their struggles in competition including events such as swimming at Woodcliff and Holmes Lake and several pizza parties the night before their races. Boy« Cross Country Record David City Aquinas Invitational .. 3rd W-Club Invitational.................8th Blair Invitational................ loth North Bend Invitational...........12th Syracuse Triangular.................3rd D.C. Aquinas Invitational......... 13th Conference - Wahoo..................5th District B-1 - Syracuse.............8th future years LEFT Jason prepares to make his move. BELOW Rob strides it out. ABOVE The Wahoo Cross Country Team wants you! RIGHT A moment of concentration before the meet. RIGHT Walker wonders how close the finish line is. LEFT Justin and Mike pace each other. Individuals Succeed The Lady Warriors may not have had a winning season, but there was a lot of individual success in their 3-14 season. Senior Laura Hoffman set a new record for solo blocks in one season with 51 and was an All-Conference 1st Team selection. Junior Kristi Teigan lead the team in sets with 94% and she was an All-Conference 2nd team selection. Junior Amy Tejral lead the team with eight aces and Senior Cindy Walla was an All-Conference honorable mention selection. The Lady Warriors had a new coaching staff this year, they were headed by Marlene Novotny and Stacey Bendfeldt. Opponent Match R. Central 1-2 Bennington 2-0 Yutan 1-2 Arlington 0-2 Ashland 0-2 David City 2-1 Syracuse 1-2 Mead 0-2 Valley 2-0 Win-Loss Loss Win Loss Loss Loss Win Loss Loss Win as Team Struggles Cindy gets in position for a bump. BELOW: The 1987-S8 Lady Warrior Volleyball Team. BACK ROW: Assistant Coach Stacey Bendfeldt, Amy Tejral, Cindy Walla, Darcy Dietz, Bev Abbas, Katrina Bechtold, Coach Novotny. BOTTOM ROW: Student Manager Angela Koranda, Trish Hulse, Stacy Salter, Patti Matson, Kristi Teigan, Kim Weis, Amy Peterson, Student Manager Kristen Wright. Spiking Girls Break .500 72 The Lady Warriors Junior Varsity volleyball team had a successful year with first year assistant coach Stacey Bendfelt. Miss Bendfelt was a student coach from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Led by juniors DeEtte Pospisil and Amy Peterson, and sophomores Stacy Salter and Trisha Hulse, the team ended their season with a win against Valley to raise their record to 6-3. With a small number of girls, the Lady Warrior team was very competitive and improved throughout the season. The small freshmen squad aided the junior varsity in their winning season. With four returning Varsity team members the young Junior Varsity team shows promise for next year’s Lady Warriors. LEFT: 1 987 JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM. ROW 1: Kristi Hunter. Cindy Rolenc, Staci Liliedahl, Julie Weyand. ROW 2: Lori Carlson, Brenda Hoestje, Kelly Weiss, Michelle Kraviec. ROW 3: Karen Fiala, Cheryl Wotipka, Kim Patocka, Coach Staci Bendfelt. 1. Steve adds to his career point record. 2. The Hatchetman”makes his move. 3. Troy bounds for the ball. 4. Eric attempts to steal the ball from a Syracuse rebounder. 5. Kevin drives down the court. 6. Shawn and Kevin move fast to guard their man. 7. Jason signals for the ball. 8. Dan show’em how to “slam”. 1987-88 SCHEDULE Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo 60-31 David City 87-21 Logan View 81-42 Bennington 82-40 Arlington 53-43 Mt. Michael 89-27 Aquinas 62-38 Schuyler 73-45 Yutan 58-51 Syracuse 64-45 Ray. Central 64-43 Bennington 45-48 Syracuse 98-57 Ashland 73-45 Fre. Bergan 99-57 Valley 63-42 Aquinas 76-46 Schuyler 69-53 North Bend 79-26 Plattsmouth 58-54 Waverly 69-46 Gretna 61-58 Ord 62-47 Hartington CC 50-48 Pius X 74 Seniors Lead to State Title The Wahoo Warriors set the nets on fire as the team combined to break nine individual records and win the Class B” state championship. This year’s 23-1 record was the best ever by a Wahoo team. They were rated number one in both major papers, and at one time were even rated in the top ten of the whole state, Class A” included. The Warriors cruised through their first four victories and then met the number two rated Elkhorn Mount Michael Knights. The classic 1 versus 2 turned out to be exciting, until the fourth quarter when Wahoo took control and won 53 to 43. Wahoo won six more in a row to raise its record to 11-0. Then they stumbled, but did not fall. The Warriors lost their only game to the Syracuse Rockets 48 to 45. The game brought the Warriors out of the clouds and back into reality. The Warriors won their next seven games by an average score of 82 to 47. The Warriors then defeated two highly rated teams, Waverly and Gretna, to run their record to 20-1 and to make their second straight appearance at the state tournament. Wahoo then preceded to come from behind three straight times to defeat Ord (61-58), Hartington C.C. (62-47), and Lincoln Pius (50-48) and win the Class “B” state championship. The Warriors shot 52 per cent from the field and won their games by an average score of 69.9 to 43.8, all three of these being team records. Two other career records were set by Steve Carmer and Troy Glock. Carmer scored 1,018 career points to surpass Tim Shanahan’s record. Glock raised his career leading assist total to 354. I7 U Twm. HOW 1 J. Anderson (Mgr.). Coach H Kaaischke. Head Coach M Anderson . Coach M Watton, Coach G Dunning J Simona (Mgr) ROW 2 M Jonaa (Slat). R Brigham. R Stoupa. S liliedahl, S Malouaek. K Jeppson. S Tingelho’ff C Kreliel ROW 3 S Carmer, J. Glock. R Hoffman. D Bartek. E Oban. M Dvorak. T Glock Pep Rallies, Banquets, Honor State Champs ABOVE Coach Anderson and the team show off the state championship trophy to the grade school kids. TOP RIGHT Coach Anderson speaks at the state championship barbeque STATE GRATULAT I ONS CHAMPS WAHOQ IS ABOVE Large signs were made to support the team throughout the tournament. This sign was made after the tournament to congratulate the coaches and players. 76 JELOW Coach Watton talks about the indefeated J.V. team. All of the hardwork the boys basketball team went through this past season was finally rewarded when they won the state championship. When the team and coaching staff returned home they were also rewarded with pep rallies, banquets, and other special dinners. The team and coaches received a community pep rally which took place in the middle of town. They also were given pep rallies at both West Ward and the high school. Besides the pep rallies the team also was fed a number of times. A special state championship barbeque was scheduled along with other dinners. . LEFT Larry Fauss presents Mr. Anderson with an Omaha World-Herald plaque for being the El rated team in Class B. 77 Undefeated Reserves 14-0 — The 1987-88 Junion Varsity Basketball Team. ROW V. Mike Dvorak, Ron Stoupa, Cliff Kreizel, Rob Brigham, Troy Johnston, Randy Hoffman, Jason Glock. ROW 2: Coach Mark Watton, Steve Volin, Jayson Iversen, Bernie Inbody, Doug Polacek, Matt Brouillette, Scott Latham, Ryan Eddie, Eric Gonnerman. Coach Mark Watton led the J.V. squad for 1987-1988 to the first-ever undefeated season, with a 14-0 record. The team opened their season with a 62-25 win over Logan View and was in a class by itself for the remainder of the season. Their closest game ended with a 16 point win margin over Raymond Central. The Warriors were led by Jason Glock and Randy Hoffman in rebounding with 10.6 and 9.2 rebounds per games respectively.They also led the scoring charts with 16.3 per game for Jason and 13.5 per game for Randy. The remaining three starters were Rob Brigham, Cliff Kreizel and Mike Dvorak who each contributed over seven points per game. Rob led the team in assists with a new season record of 72. Wahoo vs. Logan View Wahoo vs. David City Wahoo vs. Bennington Wahoo vs. Arlington Wahoo vs. Yutan Wahoo vs. Elkhorn M.M. Wahoo vs. Syracuse Wahoo vs. Raymond Central Wahoo vs. Ashland Wahoo vs. Fremont Bergan Wahoo vs. Valley Wahoo vs. Schuyler Wahoo vs. North Bend Wahoo vs. D.C. Aquinas 62-25 68-27 67- 31 51-19 59-25 73-51 68- 21 66-50 86-33 62- 45 88-41 63- 42 73-37 68-40 1. Ryan takes a shot. 2. Eric looks to pass. 3. Randy wants the ball. 4. Here comes the bench. 5. Troy dares him to make a move. 6. Randy fights for a jump ball. 7. The Freshmen team who posted all-0 record. 8. Mr. Watton gives some good advice. 9. Cliff concentrates on the rim. Veteran Warriors Stymied by Tough “B” District A year that began with high hopes and expectations ended in disappointmentfor the wrestling team. The team, placing 10th at the 1987 meet, had all but one starter back and four state medalists. The year began well, as coach Doug Watts’ team gathered second place trophies at York and Holy Name and finished third at the tough W-Club. But the second half of the year brought on such tough competition that the Warriors stumbled, winning only one trophy, a first at Bergan, and sending only four to state from what many thought was a talent-laden team. The highlight of the season was the team’s dual record of 5-1, with the only mark a three-point loss to Conestoga without senior Shawn Abbott. Individual records were good, with seven Warriors at or over the 20 win marks. Senior Dave Horner led the team with 33 wins, and senior Shawn Abbott had the best percentage at 26-6. State qualifiers were juniors Jamie Collins and John Gilliam; seniors Shawn Abbott and Dave Horner. Collins, Gilliam and Horner were all defeated by the first, second or third place wrestler at the state meet, knocking them out of any chance for a place. Abbott, who had hopes of making the finals, saw a five point first round lead evaporate to a Broken Bow foe who then lost his next match, knocking Abbott out of the tournament. Assistant coach fortheteam was John Sutton. 1. Henry picks up an ankle against an Elkhorn opponent. 2. Bill loses in overtime to State Champ Kip Ericson of York. 3. E.J. stalks a Logan View opponent. 4. Ryan escapes from an Arlington wrestler. DUAL RECORDS Wahoo Opponent 40 Raymond Central 36 42 Valley 33 36 Conestoga 39 40 North Bend 30 43 Ashland 27 52 Waverly 22 1. Dave pins his way to a York championship. 2. John has his Raymond Central opponent in trouble. 3. Shawn gets first place at the Holy Name tournament. 4. Kelly works for an arm bar. 5. Justin gets ready to stretch his man with the guilotine. Assistant coach John Sutton and head coach Doug Watts FRONT ROW Mgr. Kara Hunter, Mgr. Ryan Watts, Scott Forbes, Jason Chisholm, Mark Horner, Jamie Collins, Dave Horner, E.J. Hancock, Bill Hunter, Todd Lindahl, Jason Hutson, Dirk Boles, Shane Zavodny. BACK ROW Mgr. Chris Hunter, Mgr. Courtney Collins, Joey Jelinek, Justin Chisholm, Shawn Abbott, Henry Hrdlicka, Ryan Barry, Kelly Otte, John Gilliam, Ryan Nelson, Mgr. Doug Carlson. RIGHT Cindy pulls down another rebound against Mead. BELOW Kim forces a Lady Jay to give up the ball. FAR RIGHT Kristi pressures a David City ballhandler. 84 Scoreboard Wahoo 71-28 David City Wahoo 37-34 Wilbur Wahoo 56-23 Duchesne Wahoo 52-29 Ashland Wahoo 48-46 DC Aquinas Wahoo 45-57 Neumann Wahoo 49-43 DC Aquinas Wahoo 61-48 Bennington Wahoo 56-35 Yutan Wahoo 66-17 Valley Wahoo 48-36 Syracuse Wahoo 49-35 Mead Wahoo 52-39 Cedar Bluffs Wahoo 41-31 Syracuse Wahoo 31-42 Arlington Wahoo 40-55 East Butler Wahoo 52-29 Ashland Wahoo 48-46 DC Aquinas Wahoo 45-57 Neumann Wahoo 49-43 DC Aquinas Wahoo 61-48 Bennington Wahoo 56-35 Yutan Wahoo 66-17 Valley Wahoo 48-36 District Syracuse Wahoo 45-38 Gretna Wahoo 49-31 Platteview Wahoo 36-33 State Plattsmouth Wahoo 33-42 Lexington ABOVE Amy pulls up for a short jumper against Cedar Bluffs. THE 1987-88 WAHOO GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FRONT ROW: Head Coach Joe Weyand, Brenda Hoestje, Manager Rhonda Robbins, Trisha Hulse, Julie Weyand, Manager Jill Massie, Assistant Coaches Wes Kramer and Bruce Klemme. SECOND ROW: Kristi Teigen, DeEtte Pospisil, Amy Peterson, Beth Gonnerman, Kim Horsham, Cindy Walla. BACK ROW: Marla Shada, Missy Wotipka, Amy Tejral. Girls Make First Ever State Appearance The 1987-88 Lady Warriors did something that had never been done before in the school's history. That accomplishment was winning the district tournament and qualifying for state. The girls lost a key member of their team, Senior center Laura Hoffman, early in the season, but they were able to regroup and make up for that loss. The team was often mismatched in height, however, they made that up in their quickness and aggressive defense. During the year, the team finished 2nd in the Holiday Tournament, 1st in the Capitol Conference regular season, 2nd in Conference Tournament, and 1st in the District Tournament. The team was led by seniors Kim Horsham, Cindy Walla and Beth Gonnerman. Cindy and Kim led the team in scoring with averages of 13.3 and 9.5 points per game. Beth led the team with a total of 183 boards. Both Cindy and Kim were selected to the Capitol Conference First Team. 85 J.V.’s have Winning Season he 1987-88 Lady Warrior J.V. girls Basketball team ended their season with an 11-3 record. Scoring was lead by Trish Hulse with 111 points and following right behind with 106 points was DeEtte Pospisil. Trish also lead in assists with 43 and steals and steals with 42. DeEtte lead rebounding charts with 73. This winning Lady Warrior team was coached by Wes Kramer. Wahoo Opponent Win-Loss 42 Wilbur Won 57 Duchesne Won 58 Ashland Won 40 Aquinas Won 40 Bennington Won 48 Yutan Won 28 David City Lost 48 Valley Won 54 Cedar Bluffs Won 57 Mead Won 53 East Butler Won 42 Arlington Won 51 R. Central Lost 26 West Point Lost TOP Jenny shoots for two. ABOVE: The Lady Warrior JV Basketball Team. BACK ROW: Amy Peterson, Julie Weyand, Missy Wotipka, DeEtte Pospisil, Trish Hulse, Coach Kramer. BOTTOM 86 ROW: Laura Chmelka, Karen Witte, Jenny Prochaska, Connie Cook, Tammy Swartz, Karen Fiala, Lori Carlson, Brend Hoestje, Kim Patocka, Staci Liliedahl. LEFT Petey makes another assist. BELOW Trish hits a free throw. Boys Finish 8th at The 1988 boys track team had a very successful season. The Warriors ended the season with a good performance in the State Track Meet at Burke High School in Omaha. With two second place finishes and two fifth place finishes, Wahoo finished in the top ten in Class B. Several individual records were broken as well as great team accomplishments. Shawn Abbott broke the pole valut record (13'6 ) and the 300 intermediate hurdles (40.3). Steve Carmer set a new time in the 400 meters (50.6) and broke the long lump record (22'11 ). The team claimed the Capitol Conference title and were edged out by one point for runner-up at the District meet. The Warriors took six individuals to state to compete in seven different events. Steve Carmer in the 200, the 400, and the long jump; Shawn Abbott in the pole vault and the 300 intermediate hurdles; Scott Tingelhoff in the 300 hurdles; Ron Volin in the long jump; Chuck Lacey in the 3200 meter run; and the 400 meter relay consisting of Carmer, Abbott, Tingelhoff and Shawn Liliedahl. ABOVE LEFT Shawn hurdles to a second place finish at state. TOP Scott runs the 300 hurdles at the State Meet. ABOVE Steve runs the prelims of the 400 at Burke. RIGHT Chuck pushes on to his final lap of the 3200 meter run. State Meet LEFT Steve jumps to a second place finish at State. ABOVE Shawn attempts to clear the bar in the pole vault at the State Meet. ABOVE LEFT Troy and Randy continue to battle for position in the 800. TOP RIGHT Ron jumps his best at the District meet at Elkhorn. MIDDLE LEFT Shawn comes out of the blocks for the 100 at the Conference Meet. ABOVE THE 1988 BOYS TRACK TEAM. From the Left, Second Row: Coach Wright, Coach Ketner, Ryan Barry, Chris Clark, Randy Hoffman, Troy dock, Shawn Liledahl, Steve Carmer, John Gilliam, Scott Tingelhoff, Steve Volin, Ron Stoupa, Scott Latham, Matt Brouilette, Keith Obert, Student Manager Pat Phelps, Coach Wilson. First Row: Shawn Abbott, Sergio Mendez, E.J. Hancock, Ron Volin, Casey Babb, Chuck Lacey, Walker Luedtke, Ryan Eddie, Cliff Kreizel, Todd Lindahl, Chris Vandervoorde, Jay Klemme. 89 ✓ X FAR RIGHT Coach Shada explains the workout to his team members. RIGHT Amy beats her opponent to the first hurdle. ABOVE RIGHT Julie competes in the 3,200 run at the state track meet. ABOVE TOP Cindy stretches for extra length in the long jump. ABOVE MIDDLE Dawn shows great form in the discus. Girls Send 9 to State The Lady Warriors Track Squad topped off a good track season by qualifying nine girls in seven events for the state track meet in Omaha at Burke Stadium. Among those qualifying were Sandy Abbott and Julie Weyand in the 3,200 meter run, Kim Horsham in the 300 low hurdles, 100 meter dash, and the 1,600 meter relay, Trisha Hulse in the 1,600 meter relay, Cindy Walla in the 3,200 meter relay, Beth Gonnerman in the 3,200 meter relay, Dawn Reitmajer in the discus, Amy Tejral in the 1,600 and 3,200 meter relays and Karen Fiala in the 1,600 and 3,200 meter relays. Meet The Lady Warriors enjoyed much success as a team this year, also. They were the Milford Invitational Champion, Runner-up at the Raymond Central, Wesleyan and the Conference meets. They also placed third at the District meet at Elkhorn. One school record was broken this year. In the 300 low hurdles, Kim Horsham ran a 48.6 to claim the record. TOP: Lady Warrior Track Taam FRONT ROW: Manager Cindy Slemin, Sandy Abbott, Karen Witte, Marla Shada, Liz Pauli, Kim Horsham, Julie Weyand, Tricia Hulse, Amy Johnson, Amy Tejral, Manager Angie Koranda, Manager Alex Shada. BACK ROW: Coach Randy Shada, Asst. Carla Curren, Barb Chmelka, Patti Matson, Chris Hunter, Laura Hoffman, Cindy Walla, Jodi McIntosh, Beth Gonnerman, Karen Fiala, Dawn Reitmajer, Gina Lierman, Liz Proett, Asst. Coach Cheryl Elliott. Golfers Capitol Conference Runner-Up ABOVE Matt drives just short of the green on hole 1. ABOVE RIGHT Bernie putts to make par for the first hole in Wahoo’s last regular season meet. MIDDLE RIGHT Kevin misses his first putt at the District meet. BOTTOM RIGHT Doug chips the ball into the cup after blasting his way out of a sand trap. BOTTOM RIGHT J.V. SQUAD: Back Row: Matt Jonas, Jeff Buckmaster, Chris Stuart, Mark Krumpus, Brian Carlson, and Coach John Horsham. Front Row: Jason Pad, Troy Urban, Scott Forbes, Randy Rogers. BOTTOM VARSITY SQUAD: Back Row: Coach John Horsham, Jayson Iversen, Matt Richmond, Jeff Chmelka, and Doug Polacek. FRONT ROW: Bernie Inbody and Jason Glock (Not pictured: Kevin Jeppson) 92 The 1987-88 Warrior golf team fell short of reaching their season goal of capturing the Capitol Conference title by placing second on home greens. Senior Kevin Jeppson received the Most Valuable Player award for the 1988 season. Kevin placed 2nd at the David City Invitational, LEFT Kevin chips for second place at the David City Invitational. BOTTOM RIGHT Doug chips the ball into the cup after blasting his way out of a sand trap. BOTTOM LEFT Jason sinks a putt to make the Varsity squad. MIDDLE Jeff warms up for the last regular season meet against Ashland and Syracuse. TOP LEFT Matt sinks his putt to make it to State. SEASON RECORD Waverly......................won Gretna.......................won Mt. Michael .................won Ashland Invite.............. 3rd Valley Invite................2nd David City Invite............1st Valley.......................won Arlington-Central............won Elkhorn Invite...............2nd Cedar Bluffs-Scribner........won David City-Scotus...........lost Ashland-Syracuse.............tie Capitol Conference......... 2nd District.....................6th 3rd at the Ashland Invitational, 4th at the Elkhorn Invitational, and 5th at Capitol Conference. He fell one stroke short of State play. Other outstanding individuals were Sophomore Matt Richmond and Freshman Bernie Inbody. Matt placed 1st at the David City Invitational, 4th at the Valley Invitational, 2nd at Capitol Conference, and 7th at District, qualifying for State. Bernie placed 8th at the Elkhorn Invitational. Other varsity players were Jayson Iversen, Jeff Chmelka, Doug Polacek, and Jason Glock. The Warrior “duffers” finished the season 9-2 with one tie. The team placed 3rd at the Ashland Invitational, 2nd at the Valley Invitational, 2nd at the Elkhorn Invitational, 1st at the David City Invitational and 2nd at Capitol Conference. 93 Sharing a Year Beverly Abbae Shawn Abbott Daniel Bartek It’s been a long year in many ways. Yet, at times, the weeks flew by. Because of the many diverse interests of the seniors, we tended to occasionally separate. We hung in there together, though. Each of us can honestly say that we added something which eventually became a component of the whole. No matter what trials lie ahead of us, we’ll always hold on to a part of our lives in Wahoo. We shared a very special thing ... graduating in ‘88. Kevin Bartek Bradley Behreni Traci Brabec Beth Brandt Philippe Broera Jaaon Bromm Chad Bruckahen Jeffrey Buckmaater 94 of Success Tamera Burch Brian Carlson Douglas Carlson Steven Carmer Larry Ce)ka Jeffery Chmelka Carrie Collins Courtney Collins Beth Gonnerman Laura Hoffman David Horner Todd Horner Henry Hrdllcka 96 Kevin Jeppson Matthew Jones Mark Krumpus Michael Krumpus Robert Lee Regina Llerman Shawn Lllledahl Steven Malousek 97 Jodi McIntosh Eric Obsrt Jamas Pokorny Andrew Proett Rodney Swanson Marla Shada Gloria Sllllvan Eugene Rldgley 98 Christopher Stuart Hnonaa Swanson Scott Tlngelhoff William Veach Kelly Wade Cynthia Walla Paul Welzel Leonard Zeleny “Mountain dwellers have a longer day and a more wide-ranging view than valley dwellers. Let us climb.” 99 Juniors Michelle Abbott Sandy Abbott Heather Anderson Casey Babb Tony Barnes Ryan Barry Katrina Bechtold Cliff Bouc Rob Brigham Chad Buzek Denise Carlson Justin Chisholm Barbara Chmelka Rhonda Christensen Jamie Collins Loren Cuda Laurie Davison Brian Denker Tina Ellis Cheryl Fujan John Gilliam Troy Glock Andrea Goodding Sharon Hartman LEFT Junior Class Officers: Cliff Kreizel (Pres.), DeEtte Pospisil (V.P.), Kim Weis (Sec.), and Rob Wanda Holbrook Bill Hunter Suzanne Ketner Cliff Kreizel Scott Maly Patti Matson Maureen McDonald Chris McIntosh Joyce Jarrett Ryan Nelson Jeff Norris Amy Peterson DeEtte Pospisil Sergio Quiroz Dawn Reitmajer Mike Rezac Heather Richard Randy Rogers Brad Semrad Steve Sterup Debbie Stone Ron Stoupa Kriti Teigen Amy Tejral Troy Urban Jerome Vanicek Ron Volin Tina Vosler Lea Walerczyk Kim Weis Angela Witte Michelle Wotipka Dan Yohe 101 LEFT Junior sneak a peek at their favorite ‘‘newspaper'’. Stephanie Baysinger Angel Bechtold Amy Boles Mat Brouillette Traci Caha Lori Carlson Chuck Childers John Claessens Chris Clark Jona Dailey o Mike Dvorak Karen Fiala Scott Forbes John Goeschel Eric Gonnerman H OEric Hancock Angela Koranda Shad Hejhal Brenda Hoestje Randy Hoffman M Leann Holbrook Chrissy Hopkins Tricia Hulse Jayson Iversen Troy Johnston Stacey Kapple Michelle Kraviec Chuck Lacey Scott Latham Walker Luedtke Jennie Mathis Tami Merkel Jennifer Moore Perre Neilan Keith Obert Kelly Otte Lisa Otto Kim Patocka Liz Pauli Kebra Perdue Pat Phelps Doug Polacek Elizabeth Proett TOP Sophomores check out class rings with the Josten’s representative. MIDDLE Sophomore Class Officers: Shawnda Scott, Jayson. Iversen, Matt Brouillette, Keith Obert. BOTTOM Sophomores celebrate after the last bell before Christmas vacation. Jennie Prohaska Matt Richmond Troy Rodgers Stacy Salter Shawnda Scott Becky Sillivan Tonya Simmonds Cindy Slemin Robert Stone Kristi Swanson Kelly Weis Michelle Whitney Meloni Williams Jesica Winchell Cheryl Wotipka Kristen Wright Shpne Zavodny 103 Freshman Class Officers Vice President......................Ryan Eddie President.......................Jason Chisholm Secretary .................................Jill Massie Treasurer..........................Connie Cook John Abramo Phillip Aken Michael Bohaty Dirk Boles Cory Bruckshen Jason Chisholm Laura Chmelka Connie Cook James Davis Kirk DeCoste Ryan Eddie Natasha Ferguson Jason Girmus Jason Glock Chad Grasmick Mark Horner 104 “The best thing about being a freshman is I don’t have to worry about the pressures of college and don’t have as many responsiblities as an upperclassman.” _ Steve Volin — Christine Hunter Jason Hutson Bernie Inbody Joey Jelinek Karen Jensen (not pictured) Amy Johnson Jayson Klemme Tony Lierman Stacie Liliedahl Todd Lindahl Shane Lineberry Rod Malicky Jill Massie Jason Pad Angela Peavy Rhonda Robbins Cindy Rolenc Erik Rosengren Chris Sterup Tammy Swartz T.J. Taylor Chris Vandevoorde Steve Volin Julie Weyand Karen Witte 105 WG0H$d i Mick Anderson: History, Boys Basketball Don Ball: Industrial Arts Clyde Childers: Business Ed., Computers, FBLA Connie Dlllow: English, Drama Paul Eddie: Industrial Arts, Asst. Football, Act. Director Cheryl Elliott: Resource Ed., Asst. Girls’ Track Coach John Horsham: Girls’ Golf, Boys’ Golf Mary Horsham: TMR Instr. Beverly Hudson: Sr. Comp., Spanish Jared Ketner: Science, Asst. CC and Track Coach Bruce Klemme: English, Asst. Girls’ Basketball Jan Kruse: Media Specialist Marlene Novotny: Business Education, Volleyball Bill Reece: Band, Musical, One-Act Play Randy Shada: PE. Girls' Track Mary Ann Sohl: Home Ec, FHA Richard Tlngetxrft: Counselor, Student Council, Football George Tollne: Math Marie Watton: Math, JV Boys’ Basketball, Football Doug Watts: Journ., English, W-Club, Wrestling, Newspaper, Yearbook 87-88 A Year Of Change Achievement, and Challenge 106 Superintendent Dick Glock. r r. t t Principal Kant Mann. 1987-88 School Board: Judy Greenwalk, Bob Cook, Curt Bromm, William Hancock, Doug Falka, Halen Hansen. Joe Weyand: Social Sciences, Girls' Basketball Lynn Wilson: Art Sue Wortman: Chorus, Swing Choir Don Wright: Science, Ast. Track The faculty team celebrates its mud volleyball win with pizza, (where’s George, the referee?) tudents were not the only ones who had to adjust to changes this year. The faculty enforced many new rules: they had to make sure students didn’t go off campus or wander out of the classroom without a pass. Some teachers even gave up their lunch hour to monitor the halls. Some new faculty members were added this year as well. Marlene Novotny replaced Mrs. Stromberg to teach typing and business classes. Lynn Wilson took over the high school art classes for Mrs. Ahlquist and Sue Wortman replaced Mr. Lauber for middle school music and high school chorus. The administration of Dick Glock and Kent Mann continued developing programs aimed at enriching our school. Among plans developed for the near future were a senior lounge, a homeroom for activities and special student needs, and a “strive for five” program rewarding those students who raised their average at least 5 percent. Other ideas which kept the planners busy were the forming of a committee of community members to study the feasibility of a new football field and a summer project to get faculty, adminsitrators, and the community more involved in teen drug and alcohol abuse problems. secretary Darlene Jordan Secretary Maurene Johnston Secretary Marlene Hansen Library assistant Mary Peterson Head cook Pam Pospisil (right) and assistant Ruth Jeffers (left) have a midafternoon duel. 108 Maintenance staff: Ron Cooney, Gary Ruzek, Bill Wondra. The faculty held a going away party for special education teacher Cheryl Elliott. School nurse Mary Specht. Resource Class Aides: Eileen Wagaman, Diane Walsh, Marilyn Lehr, Cathy Watts. Freshman boys basketball coach Harry Kasischke. 109 CCHhHh hHO Bev Abba W-Club, Pep Club, Art Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, FBLA Secretary and Reporter Historian, FHA, Chorus, Musical, Play, Volleyball, Track. Scott Abbott Shawn Abbott Prom Candidate, W-Club, FHA, Spanish Club, Wrestling (5th at State), Football (Hon. Mention All-State), Track, Art Club. Dan Bartak W-Club, FBLA, FHA, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Basketball, Homecoming Candidate. Kavln Bartak Brad Bahrans Bath Brandt W-Club, W-Club Secretary, Pep Club, Pep Club Secretary, Spanish Club, FBLA, FHA, FCA, Scholastic Club, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Close-Up, Band, Musical, Play, Problem Solving, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Student Council, Drill Team, Basketball, Prom Server, Homecoming Candidate, Track Student Manager, Junior Class Secretary, Stage Band. Philippe Broers Spanish Club, FBLA, Football, Track. Jason Bromm W-Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, FBLA President, FHA, FCA, Scholastic Club, Mock Trial, Close-Up, Band, Musical, Speech Team, Play, One-Act Play, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Cross Country (8th at State), Basketball, Track, Golf, Prom Server, Homecoming Candidate, Bereuter Institute, Congressional Youth Leadership Conference. Chad Bruckachen W-Club, Art. Club, FBLA, Wrestling, Football. Jeff Buckmaater W-Club, Golf. Taml Burch W-Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, FBLA Secretary and Parlimentarian, FHA, FCA, Chorus, Play, Newspaper Staff, Drill Team, Track Student Manager, Annual Staff. Brian Carlson W-Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, FCA, Scholastic Club, National Honor Society, Close-Up, Band, Stage Band, Band President, Basketball, Golf, Prom Server, Freshman VP, Junior President, Senior Secretary. Doug Carlson FHA, Play, Basketball, Wrestling Student Manager. Stave Carmer W-Club, Art Club, Spanish Club, FHA, County Government Day, Band, Pit Band, Musical, Swing Choir, Play, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Student Council, Basketball (All-State C-1, All-State 2nd B), Track, Golf, Homecoming Candidate, Football (All-State DE Class C-1; All-State Super State RB Class B); Prom Candidate. Larry Dean Cajka Art Club, FBLA, FHA, FCA, County Government Day, Senior Treasurer. Jeff Chmelka W-Club, FBLA, FCA, Scholastic Club, County Government Day, Band, Band VP, Physics Club, Golf, Stage Band. Carrie Collins W-Club, Pep Club, Pep Club Rep., Spanish Club, Spanish Club President, FBLA, FHA, FCA, Scholastic Club, Close-Up, County Government Day, Chorus, Triple Trio, Musical, Swing Choir, Play, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Drill Team, JV Cheerleader, Golf. Courtney Collins W-Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, FHA, County Government Day, Chorus, Newspaper Staff, Wrestling Cheerleader, Wrestling Student Manager. 110 Ben Daniel FHA, Play. Darcy Dietz W-Club, Pep Club, Art Club, Art Club VP, Spanish Club, FBLA. FHA, FHA Treasuer, Play, Varsity Cheerleader, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Prom Server, Homecoming Candidate, Sophomore Treas., Junior VP, Fremont Tribune Art Award. Robbie Druery Jane Evers Pep Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, FBLA VP, FHA, FHA VP, Scholastic Club, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Close-Up, Play, Problem Solving, Physics Club, Girls State, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Drill Team, Bereuter Institute, Prom Candidate. Beth Gonnerman W-Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Club VP, FBLA, FHA, Close-Up, County Government Day, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Track. Laura Hoffman W-Club, Pep Club, Art Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, FBLA Parliamentarian, Treasurer and Secretary, FCA, County Government Day, Band, Musical, Play, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Volleyball (All Conf. 1st Team), Basketball, Track (State Qualifier, Long Jump and 400 Relay), Prom Candidate. David Horner W-Club, Art Club, Wrestling (State Qualifier 2 Years, 5th Place 1987). Todd Horner Wrestling. Kim Horsham W-Club, W-Club Sgt. at Arms, Art Club, FHA, FCA, County Government Day, Band, Play, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Basketball (All-Conference; All Area; State Honorable Mention), Track (State Qualifier Mile Relay, 400 Relay, 200; All-Area; Conf Sprint Champ), Golf (Conference - 1st; State Qualifier; MVP2 Years), Prom Server, Youth Art Award, Scholastic Art and Photography Award. Henry Hrdllcka W-Club, FCA, Chorus, Musical, Small Vocal Groups, Swing Choir, Wrestling, Track, Football, Freshman Secretary. Kevin Jeppson W-Club, W-Club VP, Spanish Club, Scholastic Club, Close-Up, Band, Physics Club, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Basketball, Golf, Homecoming Candidate, Football, Prom Candidate. Matt Jonas W-Club, Band, Basketball, Golf, Basketball Student Manager, Football (Conference Hon. Mention). Mark Krumpus FBLA, FCA, Band, Physics Club, Golf, Freshman Treasurer. Mike Krumpus FBLA, FCA, Scholastic Club, National Honor Society, Band, Stage Band, Physics Club, Golf. Robert Lee Art Club. Gina Llerman W-Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, FHA, Scholastic Club, County Government Day, Band, Problem Solving, Newspaper Staff, Wrestling Cheerleader, Basketball, Track, Homecoming Candidate, Band Majorette. Shawn Lllledahl W-Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, County Government Day, Band, Musical, Play, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Student Council, Basketball, Track, Homecoming Candidate, Football (All-State Punter), Prom King. Stava Malousak W-Club, Art Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, FHA, Play, Newspaper Staff, Student Council, Basketball, Track, Football. Jodi McIntosh W-Club, Pep Club, Art Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, FHA, FHA President, Play, Student Council, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Prom Server, Homecoming Queen. Eric Obart W-Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, County Government Day, Basketball, Homecoming King, Football (All Conference Hon. Mention), Junior Treasurer, Physics Club. Jim Pokorny W-Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, FHA, FCA, Mock Trial, County Government Day, Play, Problem Solving, Physics Club, Boys State, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Student Council, Basketball, Track, Golf, Football, Prom Server, Sophomore President. Andrew Proatt FBLA, Cross Country, Basketball, Track. Gana Rldglay Art Club. Spanish Club, FBLA, FBLA President, FHA, Mock Trial, County Government Day, Band, Musical, Speech Team, Play, One Act Play, Problem Solving, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Stage Band. Marla Shada W-Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, FHA, FHA VP, FCA, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Prom Server, Homecoming Candidate, Prom Queen. Gloria Sllllvan FHA, Chorus, Sophomore Secretary Treasuer, Senior VP. Chrla Stuart W-Club, Art Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, FCA, Scholastic Club, County Government Day, Play, Physics Club, Golf. Rhonda Swanson W-Club, W-Club Sec., Pep Club, FBLA, FBLA VP, FHA, FHA Sec., Scholastic Club, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Close-Up, Band, Band Officer, Swing Choir, Problem Solving, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Wrestling Cheerleader, Track, Golf (8th Cap. Conference), Homecoming Candidate, Stage Band, Senior President, HOBY. Rodney Swanson W-Club, Art Club, County Government Day, Band, Physics Club, Wrestling, Wrestling Student Manager. Scott Tlngelhoff W-Club, Spanish Club, FHA, FCA, Scholastic Club, National Honor Society, Close-Up, Band, Problem Solving, Physics Club, Boys State, Newspaper Staff, Student Council, Student Council Pres, and VP, Basketball, Track, Prom Server, Freshman President, Football (All Area, All Conf., All State, Academic All State), Weightlifter of the Year. Bill Veach W-Club, Band, Football, Junior Cadet Program. Shanan Walarczyk Wrestling Cindy Walla W-Club, Pep Club, Art Club, Art Club Secretary, Spanish Club, FHA, FHA Pres, and VP, County Government Day, JV Cheerleader, Volleyball (All Conf., All Area Hon. Mention), Basketball (All State Hon. Mention, All Conference, All Area), Track (State Qualifier2 Mile Relay), Prom Server, Homecoming Candidate, Prairie Visions, State Art Show, Prom Candidate. Paul Walzal FBLA, FBLA Treasurer, FCA, FCA Treasurer, County Government Day, Band, Band Officer, Play, Newspaper Staff, Football. Leonard Zalany Art Club, FHA, Wrestling, Prom Server, Football. 111 Wahoo Honors Class of ‘88 On Seniors’ Last Day n a warm, blustery Saturday, May 14, 55 seniors said goodbye to Wahoo High and set their eyes on the future. The graduation address was given by Dr. James Buchanan, Superintendent of Fremont Public Schools, who encouraged the seniors to take advantage of the future’s many opportunities. Counselor Dick Tingelhoff presented scholarships, including 4-year Regents to Scott Tingelhoff and Jane Evers. Mrs. Darrylin Zanuck de Pineda again presented the Zanuck Memorial Scholarships to UNL. Diplomas were awarded by board members Curt Bromm and Helen Hansen. RIGHT Laura and Dean take the seniors “Last Step . ABOVE Principal Kent Mann presents the honor awards to the top 15. ABOVE Board members Helen Hansen and Curt Bromm award diplomas. LEFT Counselor Dick Tingelhoff awards Jane the Regents Scholarship. BELOW Superintendent Dick Glock presents Darrylin Zanuck de Pineda a Thank You plaque. The 87-88 school year was a year of success , more so than perhaps any in the school's history. Yet even this special feeling of achievement we feel now will only be meaningful if we use it as a solid base for future successes, for to look at this year as an end of a goal, not the beginning of a new and more important success story would take the luster and pride away. We truly have developed the elements for a solid plot for the future! mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MARCELINK MISSOURI. U 8 A