Waterloo Public School - Panther Yearbook (Waterloo, NE)

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The Junior Varsity team receiving a pep talk from Coach Craig. (CS) 18 Senior Connie Embrey spiking for a possible Ace. (HG)

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Row 1: Jamie Frederickson. Steve Blancett, Bill Copeland. Kevin Burcham. Brad Schindler. Scott Baker, Jamie Grandgenett. Chris Andrews. Randy Vencil. Scott Vencil. Row 2: Jim Roades. Jeff Barnes. Neil Feidhacker, Dan McEvoy, Jody Bednar. Mike Jorgenson. Rod Schindler. Ken Bunnell, John Waioord. Row 3: Dennis Peterson. Randy Meicher. Rich Ludwick, Phil Surfass. Matt Osborn. Kevin Hartman. Danny Wolter, Troy Renter. Glen Shepherd. Row 4: Asst. Coach Jim Bovee, Student Mgr. Steve Life, Head Coach Pat Ivers. (LB) Paul (Roscoe) Redlinger gives a better view of the game using the new headphones. (LB) Record Falls Short of Potential The 1983-84 Waterloo Panther football team finished it's year with a 2-7 record. Even though the opportunities and talent were there, the Panthers just could not translate them into a winning season. This year the football team was plagued with injuries of every kind. But the worst were knee injuries that kept Rod Schindler and Ken Bunnell out for several weeks and Kevin Hartman out for the season. The injuries coupled with lack of depth and inexperienced pldyers all contributed to what Coach Ivers said could have been a 6-3 season. Coach ivers also said that the Panthers played as well as the other teams but we were just not as consistent. He also said that there will be a lot of changes next year, and if they work out right, it could help bring about a winning season. Coach Bovee said that We had the potential of being a good team even though we didn't show it on the scoreboard.'' He also said that We played some outstanding football individually, but team-wise we have to improve. “ The 1983 football team produced some outstanding individual statistical achievements. Specifically, seniors Chris Andrews who rushed for 584 yards, kicked 6 PAT'S and 1 field goal and caught 11 passes for 122 yards and received Honorable Mention All Conference; Scott Baker rushed for 186 yards and 1 touchdown, caught 6 passes for 56 yards and contributed 35 unassisted and 84 assisted tackles on defense and earned All Conference Honors; Jamie Grandgenett caught 19 passes for 171 yards; Randy Vencil had 21 receptions for 175 yards. Juniors Ken Bunnell rushed for 223 yards and 3 touchdowns and caught 7 passes for 136 yards; Kevin Burcham ran for 48 yards and caught 3 passes for another 28; Mike Jorgensen completed 67 of 152 passes for 688 yards and rushed for another 86 and received Honorable Mention All Conference: Brad Schindler had 58 unassisted and 110 assisted tackles with 2 interceptions and received All Conference Honors plus All State Honorable Mention; John Walvoord contributed 28 unassisted and 76 assisted tackles and received All Conference Honors. — Steve Meicher. 17 This page sponsored by WESTERN STATE BANK, P.O. BOX 100, Waterloo 779-2545.

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LlL LLLc Ll'll Volleyball Skills Abound The 1983 Volleyball team's season began with the first practice on August 22. Twenty-one girls participated and after the first long and hard practices, the teams were chosen. The Freshmen team consisted of six first year volleyballers who, although inexperienced, proved to be the team with the best record for the season. On this team, Barb Longbrake had best serving and passing averages, Kelli Swanson had most serves in one game and best passing average, Ronda Keller had best spiking average. Tammy Pedersen had most ace spikes and Marcy Embrey had best setting average. This team progressed from merely hitting the ball over on the first hit to running a 4-2 offense. commented Coach Redlinger. The J.V. started out the season very slowly but took giant steps in improving from game to game, not only in team play, but also in individual skills. The individual skills that Coach Redlinger was talking about included: Kelli Swanson- best serving average, most serves in a game, most ace servers, and most good passes. Barb Longbrake- best passing average, Erica Johnson- best spiking average, most spikes per game and most ace spikes, and Angie Thoendel- best setting average and most good sets in one game. The Varsity team as a whole was not outstanding; but, the individuals themselves were. Gina Staub had most serves per game, best setting average and most good sets in one game. Aimee Walvoord had best serving average and most ace spikes in one game. Kim Roubicek had best setting average, Connie Embrey, team co-captain, had most good sets in one game, and Kim Kilmer, also team cocaptain, had most ace serves, best passing average, most good passes in one game, best spiking average, most ace spikes, most good spikes in one game and most saves. Kim also was on the 2nd team ECNC All Conference. Coach Redlinger commented the When all players had an 'on' night, this was an exciting team to watch. When it was an 'off' night, a different team was on the court. She added All three teams were fun to work with and it was a pleasure to take them to away games. Besides the players, the team consisted of Coach Redlinger, Asst. Coach Craig, Natalie Osborne- Manager and Stats, and Andrea Kirk- book. — Natalie Osborn 1983 Volleyball team. Row 1: Natalie Osborne (manager), Aimee Walvoord. Gina Staub, Kim Kilmer (Capti), Becky Buchanan. Kim Roubicek, Debbie Buchannan. Connie Embrey (Capt.) Row 2: Darlene Leistra, Michaela Strick, Penny Saunders, Connie Grimm. Shelly Vencil, Angie Thoendel. Asst. Coach Craig Row 3: Coach Redlinger. Erica Johnson. Kelli Swanson, Ronda Keller, Marcy Embrey. Tammy Pedersen, Barb Longbrake, katie Whisler. Not Pictured: Cami Stenglein and Ande Kirk. This page was sponsored by Skinner Plumbing. 230 N West, Valley, 359-2288; Raimond Wolter Construction. 603 Washington, Waterloo. 779-421 9; and His Her Country Stylist, 204 Washington, Waterloo, 779-4700. 19