West Point High School - Cadet Yearbook (West Point, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1986 volume:

Senior Class Officers ■ Vice President Kim Kollath, President Lisa Lubker, Treasurer Brittne Hansen, Secretary Steve Priebnow. Class of '86 Brant Be what YOU want to be; Hot what OTHERS want you to be. Jennifer - You only get out of life what you put into it. Jackie - We are not pri- marly put on this earth to see through one another, but to see one another through. 2 Brant Addy Jennifer Behling Jackie Boidan % f — f Oliver Jacques Bouvarel Ann Brazda Rich Brazda Oliver - live for fun and fun I have. Ann ■ If you love some- thing very much, set it free. If it comes back to you. it 's yours. Rich ■ They say these are the best years of your life. Maybe they 're right. Chris - It is not good that man should be alone. Corinne ■ Memories arc precious when they are shared with those you love. Greg ■ Jealousy is ... a Tiger that tears not only its prey but also its own rag- ing heart. Jeff Some people strengthen society just by being the kind of people they are. Greg Danielski Corinne Brockmann Jeff Deaver 3 Joyce Denton Fat Franztuebbers Stacy French Joyce ■ Those are our best friends in whose presence we are able to be our best selves. Hat - Life can be good or bad, but it depends on how you look at it. Stacy - Doing what you like is freedom; liking what you do is happiness. Lori ■ Dreams begin where rainbows end. Always keep searching for the end of the rainbow. Sue ■ Be a unique and Joel - Life has been good Steven ■ It doesn 't get any proud individual and nev- to me so far! better than this, er judge others: just ac- cept and enjoy life to its fullest extent. Lori Frickenstein Tami Magedorn Kreg Herrmann Brittne Hansen Tami - Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us. Brittne • There is no such thing as BEST in a world of individuals. Theresa Hansen Theresa - Give me your gentle touch and it is mine forever because music is my love. Kreg - Anythingyou want. you can make it happen' - Heart. Tam mi - Some say it's holding on that makes you strong; sometimes it s letting go. Bob - Take life one day at a time because tomorrow may never come. Darin - Success is a jour- ney, not a destination. I’ve just begun my journey. Tammi Heun Bob Hoffman Darin Hoffman 5 Kari Hugo Janell Kaup Kari - Happiness isn't somewhere over the rain- bow, it is the rainbow. Janell - Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you. Jodi - Gaze in her eyes and you sec a little angel. Gaze a little longer and you sec a little devil. him - If we fail, God has a way of showing us through friends that no matter what the problem is. Me always understands. Tammy - If I had a quarter for every malt I made. I'd be a millionaire. Kicky - have fun while you re alive because your dead a long time. David - Things wouldn't get done if it wasn t for the penalties behind them. Tammy Kramer Ricky Krueger David Landholm David Lass Kristie Herman Edith Lininger Lisa Lubker David ■ may say little, but Kristie ■ Where there is Edith - Life is a fantasy. I think a lot. mischeif brewing, she 's doing the stirring. Lisa ■ Today, well lived, makes of every yesterday a dream of happiness, and of every tomorrow a vision of hope. Brad ■ If you can t take it easy, take it slow; If you can t take it easy or slow, don t take it at all. Nark - Keep smiling, things can t get any worse. Alise ■ To make the world a friendly place. One must show a friendly face. Brad Luebbert Nark Luebbed Alise Netzger Homecoming '85 Cadets were Hungry for Heaven'' during Homecoming 1985 at West Point High. Each class dressed up to their own unique theme the week of October 7-12. The yell-out was held Thursday afternoon, fol- lowed by the bon-flre and the first annual powder puff foot- ball game that night. Rain may have cancelled Friday's parade, but it didn't dampen the excitement of the coronation or of the football game against Scribner. Queen Lisa Lubker and King David Petz reigned over Saturday's dance with music provided by Bad Reputation.'' TOP LEFT: Go Big Red!” Members of the pep club try to stay dry during Friday night s game. BOTTOM LEFT: Mice music.” Stu- dents enjoy the dance. RIGHT: Ta-da!” Chris Brockmann, Jeff Petersen, Bob Hoff- man and Steve Moyer cheer on the girls. LEFT TO RIGHT; 1984 Queen Lisa Daberkow, Gail Wordekemper, Tom Mottleman, Brittne Hansen, Kreg Herrmann, Kim Kollath, Bob Hoffman, page Aaron Hughes, King David Petz, Queen Lisa Lubker, page Jennifer Pittam, Jill Taylor, Darin Hoffman, Kristie Lierman, Chris Brockmann, Gwen Lofgren, Chad Batenhorst, Missy Mulvihill, David Senden, 1984 alumni Tim Connell. 8 Homecoming LEFT: Senior Attendants Darin Hoffman, Kreg Herrman, King David Petz, Bob Hoffman, Chris Brockmann. Page Aaron Hughes is not pictured. CENTER LEFT: Check out those legs! The Junior class dresses up to their theme. BELOW: Red's a nice color.” Stephanie Soenksen and Lisa Qiese paint their window. ABOVE LEFT: Cadet Power!” The Freshman class give it their all at the yell-out. ABOVE: Senior Attendants Jill Taylor. Kim Kollath, Queen Lisa Lubker, page Jennifer Pittam. Brittne Hansen. Kristie Lierman. LEFT: Sack that quarterback!” The Sophomores try to beat the Freshmen in the powder puff game. Homecoming 9 Kim Meyer Kim Life is just a fantasy. Russell It s fine to believe in yourself, but don't be too easily convinced. Russell Miller Pamela - Happy are those who dream dreams and have the courage to make them come true. Steve - When all else fails, improvise. Alan - Some change their ways when they see the light, others when they feel the heat. Candy It's been fun, but now it's time to move on. Kevin ■ If school is liberty - give me death! Alan Ortmeier Candy Rage Is ' I Pamela Miserez Steve Moyer Kevin Persson James Perry Jeff Petersen Kyle - I'm not as innocent as I seem. James - Look to the future. but never forget the past. Jeff - You are what you see yourself as. nothing more, nothing less. Steven ■ You work for what you get. David - Ho doubt, let s do it man! Steve - Oh well. we II get 'em next year. Tony - Enjoy your laugh- ter. it s a tranquilizer with no side effects. David Fetz Steve Friebnow Tony Scheerger David Thiem Dale Throener Brian Steffensmeier Jill Taylor Doug Throener Jean Schlautman Debra Slagle Jean - Success is a journey not a destination. Debra - Live your life to the fullest for these moments will never come again. Brian - Spring has come and the grass has risen, no more sittin in West Point Prison. Jill • Staying out late not good for one, but good for two. David - Win if you can. Lose if you must, but al- ways cheat. Doug - To live life, is to play the hand that 's been dealt to youI Dale - Do it now, because you might not have the chance later. Beth Tomka Tara Twedt Beth - Don't try to buy friends, just make friends and keep them for a life- time. Tara - A truth that 's told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent. Sam Ventris Sam - Strive for the best your Senior year because life docsn t get any easier. Brad - To be successful you have to dare to be different. Gina Beep within your heart, a place where dreams may grow. Do you think they'll believe we're angels?' The Senior class dresses as angels to their class theme on homecoming week. Gina Wegner Juniors Barb Albus Jenny Arensberg Chad Batenhorst Kevin Boots Kim Critel Sarah Daberkow Randy DeSutter Deanna Diers Qreg Duhsman Darryl Emesti Amy french Tracie Frickenstein David Qregerson Jay Qreve Mike Haase Lori Hagedom Bill Hasenkamp Connie Heun Jeff Hoffman Kurt Hugo BOTTOM LEFT: Class Officers: President Barry Reimers, Treasur- er Jenny Arensberg, Secretary Sarah Daberkow, Vice President Owen Lofgren. BOTTOM RIGHT: 'Do I have sex appeal or what? David Gregerso.i flashes the camera. 14 Juniors JoDene Karloff Janett Kaup Jason Kaup Thad Kaup Qail Koertner Shane Lierman Gina Lofgren Gwen Lofgren Melissa Lutz Andrew Meyer Bryan Meiman Paula Meiman Terry Miles Maurice Morton Mike Muccio Wendy Osten Lisa Peterson Laurie Praest David Reikofski Barry Reimers TOP LEFT: ' I've got to learn the steps!' Cara Schulzkump concentrates on Swing Choir dance steps. TOP RIGHT: Should we blow up the school?” The guys in chemistry work on a lab. BOTTOM LEFT: Are we awesome or what?” Deanna Diers. Laurie Praest and Jill Schmeckpepcr pose for the camera. Juniors 15 Tim Reppert Jill Schmeckpeper Rick Schuetze Cara Schulzkump Kathy Swenson Bruce Thiem Shannon Theis Lisa Throener Brenda Tosh Mikael Vara holly Vogltance Teri Vrba DeVonna Wegner Shelly Westerman Catherine Wooldrik hot Pictured Rex Green TOP LEFT: Are these the in' look? The girls in chemistry model their new specs. TOP RIGHT: Ain't I cute?' Barry Reimers tries to think of a cheer. BOTTOM LEFT: Are we talented or what? Junior cheerleaders show off their stuff. BOTTOM RIGHT: Studying or sleeping- that is the question. Mike Huccio deep in thought?! Sophomores Win 85 Spirit Stick Melissa Ahrens Andrea Anderson Glen Bales Christie Behling Jenny Bloedom Judy Bunn Sophomore Officers: Secretary Michele Moyer,Treasurer Brenda Ulrich, President Cathy Linnenbrink, Vice Presi- dent Gail Wordekemper. Matt Burmood Pam Connell Kelli Dinslage Jeff English Gina Erb Janice Fehrer Serena Frazier Rod Frederickson Lisa Giese Kyle Haynes Robert Kollath Kristine Kreikemeier Ken Krueger Mark Krueger Karen Liibbe Sophomores 17 Dana Lininger Cathy Linnenbrink Lance McClure Teresa Mahnke Melissa Masilko Corey Meier Kevin Meister Michelle Metzger Michele Moyer Mike Moyer Tim Magengast David Nitzsche Tom Mottleman Tim Ortmeier Jodi Paus Mindi Petersen Angi Peterson Laura Petz Tami Poppe Russ Rasmus Mike Reimers Jason Reif Mike Saner Clarissa Schmoldt Vicki Schuetze Darren Schwinck Tim Sila Dan Smith Stephanie Soenksen Tom Stalp Troy Streeter Clint Steinhauscr Monte Taylor Donna Tomka Thor Twedt Brenda Ulrich Wendy Wegner Lori Wascher Tom Welding Chuck Westerman Greg Wietfeld Tami Williams Mark Wooldrik TOP MIDDLE: That's right. I'm a stud! Rod Frederickson flashes us his innocent eyes. TOP RIGHT: Vicki, don't look at your keys! Vicki Schuetze practices her typing. FAR LEFT: Serena, what are you smiling about? The geometry class acts totally enthused about the area of a square. LEFT: I'm really not that short! Matt Bur- mood takes a break from his home- work. ABOVE: Jason, is that the new sex education disk? Jason Reif and Corey Meier increase their knowledge by using the computer. Sophomores 19 Ginger Albus Johnny Arensberg Jennifer Aschoff Freshmen Todd Bell Jim Betzelberger Andrew Black Donald Bloedorn Lana Boots Mark Boston Amy Broekemeier Scott Christensen Stacey Cockerham John Daberkow Janice Denton Rochelle Denton Micole Engelhardt Richard Engelhardt David Erb Jackie Erazier Penny Fredrickson Rick Frickenstein Matthew Giese Cheryl Going Dianne Gregerson UPPER LEFT: Cadets will burst their bubble! Cheryl Going proves that she can chew gum and paint at the same time. RIGHT: I feel dumb posing, don't you Daniel? Future scientists Aaron Wimmer and Daniel Throener pose for the camera. 20 Freshmen Class officers: Vice-President Rick Frickenstein, President Dave Senden, Tresurer With these smiles, we can get away with any- Lisa Persson, Secretary John Daberkow. thing! Jackie Frazier and Tricia Reppert put on a smile. Tanja Qumtke Chad Maase Mike hagedorn Corey Hanel Lynette hedell Larry Hoffman Cheryl Kaup Stacey Kindschuh Loren Koertner Chad Kurmel Cindy Lass Shawn Lierman Todd Longwell Paul Mahnke Loren Meiergard Brad Metzger Doug Miller Kevin Miserez Missy Mulvihill Tami Hagengast Steve Neiman Daniel Nemecek Jeff Oligmueller Aaron Parrot Jay Perry Lisa Persson Sara Peterson Joseph Peterson Sheri Praest Tina Recker Freshmen 21 Abe Reppert Tricia Reppert Tanya Rief Eric Ruppert Lance Schademan Dale Scheer Terry Schlautman Rodney Schlecht Doug Schroedter Dave Senden Mike Sila Michelle Stover Laura Teachout Daniel Throener Theresa Timmerman Andrea Twedt Daniel Warner Theresa Wieneke Aaron Wimmer Lenny Womer TOP LEET: Don't you like my legs?'' John Arensberg tries to look sexy. RIGHT: Hey! Look at these neat shirts.'' Mike Magedom and Ginger Albus show off their playoff shirts. v 22 Freshmen Junior High TOP LEFT: “Oh, they're taking a picture of me. John Quretzky isn't shy of the camera. CENTER: I wonder if my grandpa's glasses will help me with my homework? Tim Meun tries them on. ABOVE: I can't wait until school starts.’ Aaron Pierce waits for the day to start. MIDDLE LEFT: Thank heaven the day is done. The football team runs off the field after practice. LEFT: Grandma got run over by a reindeer. Seventh grade choir sings at the Christmas concert. Junior High 23 7th Grade Troy Bales Debbie Baumert Mark Burmood Chris Carlson Jennifer Christensen Cory Claussen Charity Daberkow Jim Daberkow Daniel Denton Darin Denton Alan Ernest! Enrique freed Scott frickenstein Nicole Gelster Jason Grimm John Guretzky Cindy Halstead Reid Hansen David Hoffman Brittanie Johnson Vicki Kaup Angi Lutz Susan Mathis Aaron Pierce Chip Pittam Jason Poppe Cory Rasmussen Brenda Recker Jason Riemers Angi Smidt Patty Smith Lisa Steinhauser Kris Still Doreen Throener Marci Wieler 24 Junior High 8th Grade Michelle Ahrens Keith Anderson Ronald Buck Lynn Buse Pat Buse Chad Colson Jolene Deaver Colin Diers Ron English Lorie Feldhaus Deanna Furchert John Gerths Mark Greckel Angela Harstick Shelly Hasenkamp Tim Meun Lisa Merman Gail Hoffman Shawn Holtz Tony Kaup Kari Kindschuh Douglas Kreikemeier Tracy Kreikemeier Angenette Lass David Linnenbrink Jeff Lofgren Karen Meier Natalie Michaelis Steve Nitzsche Nicole Nuccio Andrea Pa us Dawn Poppe Connie Reimers Kari Schlecht Craig Schmeckpeper Junior High 25 Ryan Smith Jeff Spath Laura Stover Stacey Thietje Tamara Thomas Lori Throener Jenni Uhing Bob Voelker Justin Whitted Kari Weiler Vickie Wooldrik Belli Wordekemper TOP RIGHT: Oh my gosh, what is my next class? Keith Anderson rushes from his locker. CENTER: Go bananas! Jr. High cheers for a football game. ABOVE: Oh dear, I forgot the words. The Jr. high sings at the Christmas concert. RIGHT: Hey, borrow me your umbrel- la. The rain doesn't keep the Jr. High home from a football game. 26 Junior High Administration and School Board Activities Director Joe Carmody, Principal George Robertson Counselor Richard Johnson Superintendent Kenneth Echtenkamp Admin School Board 27 Staff Cooks: Betty Westerman, Edna Jahnke, Lily Peter- son, Maxine Lofgren. Olga Feyerherm is not pictured. Dishwashers: Laurie Praest, Jill Schmeckpeper, Tammy Kramer. Secretaries: Suzi Reicks, Alvema Engelbart, Pam Study Hall: Haney Petersen, Ethel Ahrens. Whitted. Janitors: Luke Lambrecht, Bob He- buda, LeRoy Dinslage. Ken Poppe and Vera Wegner are not pictured. 28 Staff Faculty Mike Bryant Lynn Sill Tom Black Joe Carmody TOP RIGHT: I'll take this one. Tammi Heun sells cookies to Mr. and Mrs. Vander Weil. ABOVE: Europe is over here.'' Darin Hoffman explains the globe to Edie Lininger. LEFT: We've got it now!' The swing choir practices their dance. Faculty 29 4 Larry Furstenau Lyn Nichols Wayne Ruppert Jerry George Nilda Hannon Linda Abboud TOP LEFT: Keep working.” Mrs. Wall helps Angie Lass with her homework. TOP RIGHT: It's time to count the money.” Lisa Lubker, Mrs. Gustafson and Deb Slagle check the funds. MIDDLE LEFT: Smile!” Mr. Furstenau looks serious. ABOVE: This is a cookie.” Brad Wegner shows off his knowlege. Jim Deaver Pam Larsen Steve Ramig 30 Faculty LEFT: What's so funny?'' The Fresh- men enjoy study hall. BELOW: On your mark...' Mr. Vander Weil tests his car. MIDDLE LEFT: Twas the night before Christmas... ' The faculty performs at the Christmas concert. LOWER LEFT: This is a good page. Barb Albus, Mr. Prazak and Kim Kol- lath discuss the annual. Daryl Boots Robert Prazak Greg Vander Weil David Hughes Mark Hanson Cheryl Gustafson Richard Johnson Faye Wall Joan Magnusson Faculty 31 ► LEFT: Sign here. Miss Larsen helps Tami Hagedom register. BELOW: Just try to stay cool. Mike Muccio fans himself in class. ABOVE: Working hard? David Thiem and Steve Moyer enjoy study hall. RIGHT: Debits equal credits. Mr. Boots helps Barb Albus. Gina Wegner and Laurie Praest with Ac- counting. 32 Faculty CADET Presents WPHS Without having Jennie Behling, editor, in class--the entire staff worked to make deadlines and to present WPHS upclose and personal in its yearbook. This year all copy was put on a computer disk and sent in with appropriate pages. This required many Satur- day mornings at school. Together, the staff decid- Standing: K. Herrmann, Advisor R. Prazak, C. Brockmann. Seated: K. Juhl, T. Vrba, B. Albus, O. Wegner, J. Behling, M. Vogltance, K. Rollath. ed to make the Prom pages extra special with colored pages. MIDDLE LEFT: Hey, what's going on over there-staff brainstorming?-' ABOVE: We made the deadline! Advisor Robert Prazak gives the thumbs-up sign. LEFT: We re the best of buddies staff members getting chummy; Gina Wegner, Kreg Herrman, Rim Kollath. TOP LEFT: It's a hard job but, somebody has to do it Kreg Herrmann and Qina Wegner roll film. TOP RIGHT: Another Satur- day morning at the computer' Jen- nie Behling types the deadline disk. MIDDLE LEFT: So that's how it works Holly Vogltance, BarbAlubs and Teri Vrba type copy on the computer. ABOVE : Lean to the right, lean to the left Chris Brockmann getting in shape?? LEFT: That's right--we bad ' staff takes over the police car. Cadet 35 Cheerleaders This year an addition of two mem- bers to the boys varsity squad and one member to the girls varsity squad was made. A five member JV squad was also added. This squad cheered with the boys basketball cheerleaders mostly, as well as for JV football and basketball games. Cheering in the rain during home- coming will always be remembered as well as the heartbreaking loss to Blair in state playoffs. During district basketball finals against Wayne, all cheerleaders wore their uniforms and helped spread school spirit throughout the NTCC stands. football-Wrestling Cheerleaders: Andrea Anderson, Vicky Schuetze, Kathy Swenson, Theresa Hansen, Shannon Thies. TOP RIGHT: Hey, you can't take that picture'' Kim Kollath checks out the camera. TOP LEFT: 'All in favor raise your hand'' Mot a good night to cheer. MIDDLE RIGHT: Pigging out? Basketball cheerleaders eating the leftovers from the boys' breakfast. RIGHT: Mice legs! Kelli Dinslage, Melissa Arhens, Gail Wordekem- per, and Cathy Linnenbrink admire Gail's legs. 36 Cheerleading Football- Basketball Cheerleaders: Kim Kollath, Jill Taylor, Angi Peterson, Tara Twedt, Serena Frazier. Junior Varisty Cheerleaders: Kelli Dinslage, Melissa Ahrens, Amy Broekemeier, Qail Wordekemper, Cheryl Kaup. TOP LEFT: ’Keep it up, big red, keep it up! The girls cheerleaders in action. TOP RIGHT: Is anybody listening? Vicky Schuetze, Tara Twedt, and Andrea Anderson try to fire up the crowd. ABOVE: Ain't she sweet? Vicky Schuetze teaching Kristie Maxwell how to smile for the camera as the other cheerleaders tend to business. Girls Sports Cheerleaders: Alise Metzger, Jodi Paus. Amy French, Mindi Petersen, Judy Bunn. Cheerleading 37 Pom Pon The 1985-86 Pom Pon squad start- ed out the year with a marching routine to the song Rocky Top . During the football season they performed to many songs including Soul Train, Rock Around The Clock and Run Around Sue . During basketball season they performed with the pep band. At halft- ime they performed many different rout- ines including pyramids. This year's captain was Kari Hugo. TOP LEFT: Peek-a-boo. Kim Critel and Sartah Daberkow perform. ABOVE: Keep in step. Kari Hugo, Gina Wegner, and Sue Gelster march. RIGHT: Hey. we re cool! The Pom Pon girls goof around before half time. MIDDLE RIGHT: It S SUPER WOMAN! Sarah Daberkow, Jenny Arensberg, Lisa Lubker, and Kim Critel do their thing. TOP ROW: Kim Critel, Kari Hugo, Gina Wegner. BOTTOM ROW: Sarah Daberkow, Jenny Arensberg, Stacy French, Lisa Lubker. 38 Pom Pon Flag Girls This year's Flag-Girls were led by captains Jodi Knoell and Paula rieiman. They had eleven girls. During the sum- mer they marched for parades. In the fall they performed at home football games. Major- ette, Holly Vogltance, led the band in the parades and dur- ing football games keeping everyone in step. The banner carriers, Laura Petz and Mi- chele Moyer marched during the parades. 1st Row: Majorette holly Vogltance. 2nd Row: Banner Carriers Laura Petz and Michele Moyer. 3rd Row: Flag- Girls Paula rieiman, Wendy Wagner, Dianne Gregerson, Janice Denton, Kristine Kreikemeier, Pam Miserez, Lisa Peterson, Catherine Wooldrik, DeVonna Wegner, Connie heun, and Jodi Knoell. ABOVE: Flurry! Take the picture! The flag girls get ready to perform at a football game. RIGHT: Let's do the twist. ' Connie Heun, DeVonna Wegner and Janice Denton boogie. Flag Girls 39 Pep Club The Pep Club consisted of 106 students, all under the reliable sponsorship of Mr. Carmody. The pep club orga- nized various activities for the classes to participate in before the homecoming bonfire. The most exciting game was the powder puff football game between the classes. The pur- pose of this club is to promote spirit throughout the school. TOP RIGHT: What a great night for a game! The Pep club gathers together to conserve body heat. RIGHT: ... and I told them, I don't do windows!” Kirsie Juhl gets her window ready to paint. PAR RIGHT: I've got BIG plans for this group! Mr. Carmody counts the new mem- bers. 1st Row: T. Hansen, K. Swenson, A. Anderson, V. Schuetze, S. Frazier, A. Peterson, K. Kollath, J. Taylor, T. Twedt. 2nd Row: J. Bunn, A. French, A. Metzger, M. Petersen, J. Paus, L. Lubker, K. Dinslage, A. Broekemeier. M. Ahrens, G. Wordekemper, C. Kaup. 3rd Row: P. Miserez, J. Boldan, K. Meyer, J. Schlautman, L. Frickenstein, C. Linnenbrink, D. Slagle, J. Arensberg, B. Albus, S. Gelster, G. Wegner. S. French, T. Heun. B. Hansen. 4th Row: J. Schmeckpeper. J. Kaup, C. Brockmann, J. Knoell, S. Cockerham, J. Behling, C. Wooldrik. D. Wegner, H. Vogltance, T. Poppe. P. Connell, L. Peterson. G. Koertner, K. Lierman, G. Lofgren. J. Karloff. 5th Row: C. Pagels, D. Diers, J. Kaup, M. Masilko, L. Wascher, K. Kreikemeier. M. Metzger. M. Moyer, M. Lutz, C. Schulzkump, L. Praest, P. Neiman. T. Vrba, T. Frickenstein. 6th Row: W. Osten, L. Throener, S. Thies, T. Gurntke, T. Rief, T. Williams, C. Behling, G. Erb, L. Petz, K. Liibbe, L. Giese, G. Lofgren, K. Critel, L. Hagedorn, S. Daberkow. 7th Row: L. Teachout, L. Hcdell, S. Peterson, W. Wagner, T. Reppert, B. Tosh, S. Westerman, C. Praest, D. Lininger, S. Soeksen, P. Fredrickson, M. Mulvihill, J. Frazier. 8th Row: R. Denton, L. Perrson. M. Stover, T. Recker. n. Engelhardt, J. Denton. L. Boots, A. Twedt, S. Kindschuh, T. Magengast, S. Aschoff, T. Timmerman. C. Going, G. Albus. TOP LEFT: We need some girls to help with homecoming preparations.'' The officers get volunteers to help out. TOP RIGHT: Wonder what we ll talk about today? Pep club members wonder what the meeting is about. BOTTOM LEFT: A window design for home- coming week. BOTTOM RIGHT: 'I don't do windows, but I'll make an exception. Sue Gelster works on her window on a cold Saturday morning. Auxiliary Wrestling Girls 1st Row: J. Bunn, G. Wordekemper, S. Frazier, K. Kollath, T. Hansen, C. Wooldrik, K. Lierman, L. Lubker, J. Boldan, B. Hansen. 2nd Row: A. Anderson. P. Connell, M. Ahrens, K. Critel, L. Hagedom, B. Albus, L. Peterson, D. Wegner, G. Logren, J. Schlautman, L. Frickenstein, P. Miserez. 3rd Row: V. Schuetze, G. Wegner, C. Linnenbrink, M. Lutz, T. Frickenstein, G. Koertner, T. Twedt, L. Petz, M. Moyer, S. French, T. Heun. 4th Row: C. Schulzkump, G. Lofgren, T. Vrba, S. Daberkow, L. Praest, G. Erb, K. Liibbe. L. Giese. K. Dinslage, M. Petersen. 5th Row: W. Wagner, L. Boots, J. Denton, J. Aschoff, A. Twedt, C. Going, S. Cockerham, Mr. Boots. 6th Row: B. Tosh, S. Thies, P. Meiman, J. Schmeckpeper, A. French, K. Kreikemeier, L. Wascher. The Auxiliary Wrestling Girls, consisted of 58 stu- dents all under the leader- ship of Mr. Boots. The girls did many things such as keeping stats, being a hostess and making a wrestler a scrapbook. ABOVE: Oranges any- one? Lisa Lubker and Joyce Denton work at a wrestling match. 41 WP Club Makes Big Bucks This years WP Club was dedicated to raising money for the athletic department. Many hours of hard work were put in and the long hours were praised by Mr. Carmody. A hot dog machine was purchased with the $1,300 they raised. The WP Club honored Mr. Carmody with a plaque for his dedicated service. In his six years as athletic director. West Point athletics have taken on a very positive approach which is reflected in the improved record. WP Club President, Kim Koilath, pre- sents Mr. Carmody with a plaque in appreciation of his service. 1st Row: S. Priebnow, B. Hoffman, D. Petz, C. Brockmann, D. Landholm, J. Kaup, A. Ortmeier, Q. Danielski, L. Lubker, M. Muccio, B. hasenkamp. 2nd Row: B. Koilath, C. Baten- horst, R. Rasmus, L. McClure, T. Twedt, S. Qelster, B. Luebbert, R. DeSutter, M. Burmood, M. Taylor. 3rd Row: D. Throener, B. Neiman, K. Boots, M. Haase, S. Moyer, R. Schuetze, T. Streeter, C. Meier, E. Ruppert, S. Ventris. 4th Row: T. Mottleman, D. Throener, A. Peterson, J. Arensberg, 42 WP CLUB P. Miserez, J. Petersen, D. Thiem, T. Welding, M. Moyer. 5th Row: Q. Wegner, D. Hoffman, H. Vogltance, M. Metzger, C. Pagels, T. Heun, S. French, S. Daberkow, Q. Koertner, A. French. 6th Row: K. Koilath, T. Vrba, P. Heiman, J. Schmeckpeper, D. Wegner, M. Ahrens, G. Wordekemper, S. Frazier, M. Moyer, K. Lierman, K. Swenson, M. Petersen. Hot pictured K. Herrmann. WEST POINTER adds Blackman'' This year's WEST POINTER staff was much larger than in past years. Six students were in the first semester; ten students were in the second semester. 1985-86 issues contained many touchy editorials and letters to the editor concerning prom and the honor roll. Brant Addy created his Blackman'' series that ap- peared in each monthly issue. 1st row: J. Behling, Advisor K. Mahannah, S. Gelster, T. Twedt, K. Kollath, J. Taylor. 2nd row: B. Addy, M. Lutz, J. Hoffman, T. Vrba, T. Frickenstein, W. Osten, C. Pagels, T. Hansen, T. Bechtold, R. Green, Student teacher C. Kreikemeier. TOP RIGHT: I have a press pass, too, if you care to see it.” SueGelster conducts an interview? MIDDLE RIGHT: “Mrs. Mahannah, my mind is blank today!” Jill Taylor tries to come up with a column idea. LEFT: Hallaluja! Finally an issue without catching heck!” The WEST POINTER staff celebrates. ABOVE: You put your little pinky on the semicolon.” Jeff Hoffman dazzles the staff with his computer abilities. West Pointer 43 FFA The Future Farmers of America is an agricultural organization of young men and women learning different aspects of agriculture. They raised money by recycling alu- minum cans again this year. During national FFA week, members gave the teachers a complimentary break- fast. TOP RIGHT: Senior officers give Mr. Hanson an award for services rendered. TOP LEFT: 'How much longer til we eat? Jeff Peter- sen and Steve Groth ponder the thought. MIDDLE RIGHT: The meeting will come to order. The officers conduct a meeting. ABOVE: Is that the Don Johnson look? Mr. Hanson tries to look macho. RIGHT: Don’t expect us to do the dishes. Dale Throener and Laurie Praest serve the teachers breakfast. ABOVE: now we can eat.'' Members get in line after the faculty has been served. TOP RIGHT: How much longer is this going to last? Members enjoy another meeting. RIGHT: Seniors say their final farmers Of? futurT Jerica A a farewell. 1st Row: L. Gentrup, S. Groth, B. Reimers, T. Drueke, J. Petersen, D. Throener, sponsor Mr. Hanson, L. Praest. 2nd Row: J. Glissman, D. Lass, S. Peterson, B. Hasenkamp, J. Greve, M. Luebbert. 3rd Row: G. Duhsmann, D. Hadladek, T. Ortmeier, IS. Bracht, A. Ashoff, B. Drueke, D. Emesti, M. Wooldrik. 4th Row: M. Giese, D. Throener, L. Koertner, D. Meister, L. Shademann, L. Meirgard, R. Gentrup. 5th Row: J. Peterson, L. Hoffman, K. Miserez, R. Engelmeyer, P. Franslubbers, B. Luebbert, B. Guenther. Hot Pictured: D. Throener, D. Hitzsche. FEA 45 FHA The FHA meets in room 109 at this time. This became a familiar an- nouncement this year. Members did various fund raising projects through- out the year, such as soup suppers, a style show, cake raffles, bake sales, and a quilt raffle. In November, mem- bers attend the district convention at Allen. Officers were Deb Slagle, Pres.; Joyce Denton, 1st Vice Pres.; Lisa Giese, 2nd Vice Pres.; Karen Liibbe, Secretary; Gwen Lofgren, Encounter Chairperson. TOP RIGHT: Come on girls, let's get the teachers fed. FHA members make breakfast for the staff members. ABOVE: One dollar please.” Sam Ventris sells a raffle ticket to Bruce Theim. MIDDLE RIGHT: The old' officers together one last time. BOTTOM RIGHT: The FHA display board and award plaques. 46 FHA TOP LEFT: Owen Lofgren was elected into the student body. ABOVE: Wish you were here 'cause we re having so much fun! ' Connie Heun, Owen Lofgren, Deb Slagle, and Jenny Arensberg goof off at state convention. LEFT: We promise to fulfill our jobs as new officers. ' Deb Slagle installs new officers. 1st Row: M. Lutz, T. Hansen, L. Lubker, Q. Lofgren, D. Slagle. K. Liibbe, J. Bunn, 0. Koertner. Mrs. Gustafson. 2nd Row: A. French, P. Heiman, L.Throener, D. Wegner. B. Hansen, T. Kramer, B. Tomka, L. Frickenstein, J. Schlautman, L. Petz,J. Fehrer, G. Wordekemper S. Frazier. 3rd Row:T. Frickenstein, T. Vrba, G. Lofgren, K. Meyer, J. Knoell, K. Lierman, J. Boldan, C. Brockmann, H. Vogltance, J. Arensberg, L. Magedom, A. Anderson, J. Petersen, P. Miserez. 4th Row: J. Kaup, B. Tosh, S. Thies, C. Schmoldt, J. Taylor, G. Wegner, K. Kollath, T. Twedt, C. Linnenbrink, M. Ahrens, T. Poppe, P. Connell, D. Hoffman. C. Behling, S. Peterson. 5th Row: S. Peterson, S. Cockerham. T. Gumke, D. Gregerson, J. Frazier, J. Ashoff, C. Going, K. Critel, L. Peterson, J. Paus, G. Danielski. K. Persson, J. Glissman. 6th Row: S. Westerman. L. Teachout, T. Recker, n. Engelhardt, T. Timmerman, R. Denton, A. Twedt, L. Boots. J. Denton, K. Swenson. B. Albus, O. Bouvarel, S. Ventris. P. Fransluebbers, B. Wegner. 7th Row: K. Boots, C. Batenhorst, T. Kaup, M. Petersen. K. Dinslage, J. Kaup. S. French, T. Heun, W. Wegner, G. Erb, S. Daverkow, C. Heun. Hot Pictured: J. Denton. T. Hagedom, B. Hoffman, E. Lininger, K. Hugo. A WPHS Student Council In September, the student council, sponsored by Kathy Ma- hannah, elected Lisa Lubker, a four year member, as their 1985- 86 president. Other officers elect- ed were vice-president Barry Reim- ers, and secretary-treasurer Gwen Lofgren. Collecting cans for the food pantry and posting activites on the marquis were regular projects done by various members. In January, the group spon- sored a joint dance with WPCC. The dance was held in our gym, and students from other schools were invited to attend. Members sponsored a Muscu- lar Dystrophy dance in March, also. With a lot of effort, they raised $748 for the foundation. Sponsor Mahannah felt the dance was a success and plans to spon- sor it again next year. ABOVE: Owen, how do you spell CA- DET? Owen Lofgren and Lori Hagedorn post the marquis with upcoming events. RIGHT: ' See the stick man; color his eyes blue. Jim Perry shows fellow student council members what a stick man should look like. national Honor Society This year the national Honor Society changed its selection proce- dure. A committee of five voted on the qualifying students instead of all faculty members. Old members helped set up for the honors assembly on May 21. Eighteen new members were chosen from the junior and senior classes, new members were officially induc- ted with a candlelight service and presented with certificates and nHS charms. Hew MHS members. 1st row: M. Luebbert, B. Addy, B. Reimers. A. Ortmeier, J. Taylor. 2nd row: S. Qelster, J. Karloff, J. Arensberg, P. Meiman, K. Swenson, K. Kollath. 3rd row: L. Lubker, S. Priebnow, W. Osten, L. Hagedom, C. Heun, B. Hansen, S. Daberkow. ABOVE: You will present the robes to the new members without walking around the gym for an hour. Mr. Black explains the game plan for Honors Day. RIGHT: Oh gee, Joyce, I hope it's the right size. Joyce Denton helps Barry Reimers with his MHS robe. Old MHS members. 1st row: C. Pagels. A. Metzger, J. Behling, T. Twedt, B. Hoffman. 2nd row: J. Deaver, D. Hoffman, J. Perry, J. Denton, D. Throener. MHS 49 Nath Club What do I do next? Monte Taylor is getting ready for the math con- test. The Math Club sponsored by Mr. George took place at Wayne State College. The con- test took part in algebra, geome- try, advanced algebra, and se- nior math. The highest finish was 11th place by Jason Rief. 1st ROW: Candy Pagles, Connie heun, Sarah Daberkow. 2nd ROW: Scott Christensen, Monte Taylor, John Daberkow, Darin Hoffman, Jason Rief, and Sponsor Mr. George. Art Club Broadway on Parade'' was a featured project for the Art Club. They also helped display art works for the annual Fine Arts Banquet and the Conference exhibit. What a work of art. Catherine Wooldrik dis- plays her handiwork. 50 Math Art Club BOTTOM: Lisa Lubker, Sue Gelster, Gina Wegner, Tami Hagerdorn. TOP: Melissa Lutz, Teri Vrba, Trade Frickenstein, Brant Addy, Theresa Hansen, and Vicki Schuetze. YAC CLUB Sitting: C. Halstead, C. Linnenbrink, L. Lubker, A. Paus. Standing: R. Rasmus, D. Senden, and K. Boots. The Youth Advisory Council is a school effort to encourage students to eat school lunches. They honored students who achieved goals during the school year with treats. They had a taste test at every meeting, and discussed likes and dislikes of the food. They progressed a lot during the past year to have the best food around. Yum... This food tasted good. Joyce Den- ton and Jim Perry eating lunch. 1st Row: D. Slagle, K. Kollath. B. Hansen, J. Denton, S. Qelster, J. Boldan, L. Lubker, T. Twedt, S. Daberkow, J. Taylor, Mrs. Hannon. 2nd Row: W. Wagner, J. Bunn, A. Anderson, O. Koertner, J. Arensberg, K. Dinslage, H. Vogltance, K. Critel, L. Hagedorn. 3rd Row: Q. Lofgren, C. Wooldrik, B. Albus, K. Swenson. Spanish Club was a new organization this year. The club went to a bilingual play production in April. They cele- brated national Foreign Lan- guage week in March by having a food potluck. Four times a year, the Spanish class had Spanish meals during their classes. The Spanish Club proved to have a successful first year. What was in this punch? It really tasted good. Tara Twedt and Brad Wegner Tested the punch during the Spanish potluck. SPANISH CLUB VICA Competes At State Level 1st Row: M. Reimers, P. Neiman, G. Danielski, J. Boldan, J. Kaup, M. Luebbert. 2nd Row: Sponsor G. Vander Weil, D. Warner, T. Schlautman, R. Prickenstein. B. Luebbert, B. Hasenkamp, E. Ruppert. Parliamentarian Jason Kaup, Public Relations Mark Luebbert, Treasurer Paula Neiman, President Greg Danielski, Secretary Kari Hugo, Vice President Jackie Boldan. The Vocational Industrial Club of America was involved in many projects. The first was to sponsor Jr. High dances. During Christmas vacation, they again had a project of picking up used Christmas trees. These trees were then used for a wild life shelter. In the spring, they competed in the State VICA Convention, Mark Luebbert place 3rd in Job Skills Demon- stration, Rick Frickenstein placed 3rd in Job Interview, and Jason Kaup placed 3rd in Small Engine Repair. Qreg Danielski rated the highest in Job Interview and qualified for the Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona. Greg Danielski took the top place at State, competing against fifteen other VICA members. 52 VICA Boys and Girls State Media Aides Rowl:T. Hansen, J. Behling. dia Director Joan Magnus- ABOVE: Media Aides Laura Teachout and C. Behling. Row 2: A. Metzg- son. Mot pictured: L. Tea- Sheri Praest help out in the library, er, C. Pagels, L. Hedell. Me- chout, S. Praest. Alternates David Qregerson and Sarah Daberkow. Representatives Bruce Thiem and Jenny Arensberg. Comhusker Boys and Girls State is an effort sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. It is provided to give the representatives an opportunity to study the govern- ment, to understand it, and to re- spect it. To be eligible, the individual must be a U.S. citizen and a junior in a Nebraska high school. They must also be in the upper half of their class, and have qualities of leadership and good character. Boys and Girls State is held June 8-14 at the University of Ne- braska city campus. The individuals that are chosen to attend will return with a wider knowledge of the gov- ernment and will be more prepared to live as a Nebraska citizen. These honored few will have an experience that will last them a lifetime. Band Goes to Grand Island As usual the band marched for parades and performed at the State Fair. They also played for football, volleyball and basketball games. This year they competed in the Harvest of Harmony parade held in Grand Island which was televised on channel 10. The concert band performed with Central Catholic, which once again was a success. In the spring, the stage band showed off their talents with a dance held for the public. They also performed for the Atletic Banquet, the Chamber of Commerce and at the Elementa- ry School. ABOVE: We have to wait a hour!” Laura Petz and Michelle Moyer get ready to march. RIGHT: ' Can they tell I'm only faking?” Kevin Boots plays for a concert. FAR RIGHT: “I wonder if we re helping them any?” The pep band plays for a game. Concert Band. Row 1: K. Swenson, H. Vogltance, K. Liibbe, J. Schlautman, G. Lofgren. Row 2: J. Kaup, L. Giese, D. Furchert, C. Reimers. M Stover, S. Lierman, N. Engelhardt. Row 3: K. Haynes, L. Woerner, J. Deaver, S. Peterson, E. Freed, S. Thietje, J. Whitted, D. Hoffman, C. Haase, D. Christensen, B. Reimers, J. Arensberg, J. Karloff. Row 4: A. Anderson, S. Kindschuh, J. Bunn, J. Paus, A. Parrot, R. Brazda, J. Perry, T. Bell, A. Wimmer, A. Peterson, E. Ruppert. The Stage Band plays for their dance. Stage Band members in- clude: A. Anderson, h. Vogltance, L. Stover, M. Stover, Q. Lofgren, T. Recker, L. Lubker, K. Kollath, J. Kaup, S. Christensen, J. Deav- er, K. Boots, D. Diers, R. Brazda, L. Boots, M. Taylor, J. Arensberg, J. Karloff, B. Reimers, L. Wascher, S. Kindschuh. Row 1: S. Daberkow, M. Petersen, T. Reppert, S. Masen- kamp, J. Uhing, K. Weiler. Row 2: K. Dinslage, T. Recker, T. Thomas, L. Lubker, K. Kollath, J. Kaup, M. Reimers. C. Kaup, L. Stover. Row 3: L. Hagedorn, M. Taylor, L. Wascher, R. Kollath, D. Woemer, L. Boots, D. Schroedter, L. Buse, B. Masenkamp, S. Christensen, D. Diers, K. Boots. J. Deaver. Row 4: T. Schlautman. Swing Choir The Swing Choir performed at Christmas concerts and also went to a clinic in Wisner. They received a II rating in Districts. Lyn Michols was the director and Tammi lieun and Theresa Hansen did the choreography. RIGHT: You hit a wrong note!'' Stacey Kindschuh and Alise Metzger play a duet. BELOW: How low can you go? Swing Choir members practice. 1st Row: T. Heun, M. Stover, M. Masilko, T. Hansen, J. Karloff. 2nd Row: C. Heun, S. Daberkow. 3rd Row: M. Petersen, W. Osten, W. Wagner. 4th Row: S. Ventris, J. Petersen, A. Ortmeier, J. Deaver, J. Hoffman. 56 Swing Choir Choir Sings Valentunes The choir performed at mu- sic concerts, joint concerts, and Christmas concerts under the direction of Lyn Nichols. This year, they sang Valen- tunes on Valentine s Day. Donna Tomka and Melissa Masilko deliver a Valentine. 1st Row: A. Ortmeier, J. Deaver, J. Petersen, A. Metzger, J. Behling, C. Pagels, S. French, J. Knoell, T. heun, S. Ventris, Q. Wegner, T. Hansen, J. Bunn. 2nd Row: Director, Lyn Michols, S. Theis, B. Tosh, S. Westerman, V. Schuetze, M. Masilko, S. Cockerham, M. Petersen, C. Linnenbrink, A. Broekemeier, S. Daberkow. 3rd Row: T. Williams, W. Osten. C. heun, P. Meiman, C. Schulzkump, Q. Lofgren, T. Vrba. A. French, W. Wagner. 4th Row: D. Tomka, L. Wascher, K. Kreikemeier, L, Throener, D. Diers, L. Teachout, J. Karloff. 5th Row: T. Mahnke, M. Stover, S. Kindschuh, M. Metzger, T. Reppert, L. Peterson. 6th Row: J. Hoffman, M. Boston, Q. Albus, M. Muccio. Choir 57 Speech Team The speech team began competing in Movember at the north Bend Invitational. They hosted the second annual West Point Speech Invitational in February. The team did well in conference and districts, and received many medals. 1st Row: S. Daberkow, L. Lubker, J. Taylor, M. Petersen, L. Meiergard.2nd Row: J. Boldan. T. Hansen, K. Kreikemeier, L. Qiese, W. Wegner, L.Teachout. 3rd Row: G. Koertner, W. Osten, J. Bunn, J. Denton, S. Moyer, J. Deaver. RIGHT: Asa result... Mindi Petersen gives her speech. FAR RIGHT: She is a lovely girl... Wendy Osten partici- pates in serious prose. BELOW: If it weren't for the apple... Steve Moyer and Sarah Daberkow in duet acting. 1st Row: Theresa Hansen, Brant Addy. 2nd Row: Sarah Daberkow, Jim Perry. 3rd Row: Jeff Deaver, Sue Qelster, Mindi Petersen, and Steve Moyer. One-Act Takes Conference All of the hard work and rehearsing paid off for the one- act this year-they placed first at the conference competition. Theresa Hansen and Brant Addy received best actress and actor at conference. The play, Why Do We Laugh ' depicted two people at four stages in their lives. Zoe Vander Weil directed the play, and Jason Reif was the techni- cian. TOP LEFT; Am I getting old?” Sarah Daberkow and Jim Perry as Andrew and Meredith Powers at age 66. TOP CENTER: I hate you!” At age 6, Meredith Wilfred (Theresa Hansen) and Andrew Powers (Brant Addy) don't always get along too well. ABOVE: Will you go tto the dance with me?” Andrew (Steve Moyer) and Meredith (Mindi Petersen) act like normal teen- agers at age 16. LEFT: What's so great about her?” Andrew (Jeff Deaver) and Meredith (Sue Qelster), at age 45, still have a lot to leam about each other, even though they are married. One-Act 59 Fine Arts and Honors A total of 10 points must be accumulated from technical and acting work, each point equals 10 hours of work. Several new members were induc- ted at the Fine Arts Banquet. 1st ROW: Sam Ventris, Jennie Behling, Lisa Lubker. 2nd ROW: Jeff Hoffman, Jason Rief, Wendy Osten, Mindi Petersen, Barry Reimers, Jenny Arensberg. 3rd ROW: Theresa Hansen, Jill Taylor, Allan Ortmeier, Jeff Deaver, JoDene Karloff. 3rd ROW: Steve Moyer, Sarah Daberkow, and Jeff Petersen. TOP RIGHT: All State Choir Members JoDene Karloff, Jeff Deaver, Jeff Hoffman, and Wendy Olsten. CENTER RIGHT: Hastings Choir JoDene Karloff, and Theresa Hansen. ABOVE: ' 1 can't wait to see my band letter.” Jenny Arensberg, Kevin Boots, and Sarah Daberkow getting their band letters. BOTTOM RIGHT: Steve doing one of his acts again. Steve Moyer in the play Fiddler on the Roof. Talent Contest '85 This year, the drama depart- ment tried something differ- ent. Instead of having a fall play, they had a talent contest. Fifteen different acts were en- tered. The third place award went to the Chiprockers, a lip sync act put on by a group of sophomore girls. Second place was awarded to JoDene Karloff who sang a solo. Pom Pon Company won the first place award. TOP RIGHT: Cheer, cheer...'' The Big Red Express sings the school song. MIDDLE LEFT: Pom Pon Co. accept the first place trophy. MIDDLE RIGHT: The water is wide.' Michelle and Alise Metzger sing a duet. BOTTOM LEFT: Master of Ceremonies Doug Throener; Mistress of Ceremonies Mindi Petersen. BOTTOM RIGHT: Smokin' in The Boys' Room Pom Pon Co. perform their routine. Looney Tunes For the first time, Looney Tunes was held in the fall. The switch was made to allow more time in the spring for musical practice and district contest. The Swing Choir did a series of songs from Broadway musi- cals. Lyn nichols was the direc- tor. The swing choir girls perform. ABOVE: I'm gonna wash that man... Melissa MasilKo sings her song. CENTER: Get ready! Jeff Petersen and Alan Ort- meier wait for a song. MIDDLE RIGHT: The Mama... Sarah Daberkow tells Jeff Petersen who's in charge. RIGHT: The swing choir's big finale. Looney Tunes 63 Goodbye' -Sweetheart Theme Liibbe, Roger Gentrup, Lori Frickenstein, Jeff Petersen, Lisa Lubker, Joyce Denton, Doug Throener, Connie heun, Barry Reimers, Janice Denton, Loren Koertner. The theme for this year's Sweetheart dance was Goodbye. FFA and FHA mem- bers worked hard getting ready for the dance. The colors were blue and silver and the music was provided by All American Music Shows. 1st Row: Page Kristie Maxwell, Queen Debbie Slagle, King Lynn Gentrup, Page Mark Taylor. 2nd Row: Mistress of Ceremonies Jean Schlautman, Master of Cermonies Steve Groth, Karen TOP LEFT: What am I going to say next?'' Jean Schlautman and Steve Groth introduce the royalty. CENTER: Queen Debbie Slagle and King Lynn Gentrup. TOP RIGHT: FFA and FHA members working hard to make the decorations the best. BOTTOM RIGHT: Get down and boogie ' Many couples enjoyed the dance. 64 Sweetheart Heaven From 86 is Heaven” was the theme for this year's prom, which was held on May 3. The juniors worked hard to make it one of the best proms ever. The banquet was the first event of the evening. Activities Director Joe Carmody was the guest speaker. Mr. Hughes and the waiters and waitresses prepared a Let's Make a Deal” game for the seniors instead of a skit. Last year's broken tradi- Sophomore waiter, and waitresses: 1st Row: A. Peterson. S. Frazier, M. Petersen, Q. Wordekemper, C. Linnenbrink. 2nd Row: T. Twedt, T. Nottleman, T. Welding, R. Rasmus, M. Moyer. tion became tradition this year as the juniors had the dance at the elementary gym. Blue and silver streamers decorated the gym, which was highlighted by a balloon covered walkway. The band Air Strike provided the music. Once again the post prom party was held at the Vet's Club. Many students enjoyed pop and pizza, and they played casino type games to earn money for the auction. Local merchants provided the prizes. TOP LEFT: This is a great school. Activities Director Joe Carmody gives his speech. CENTER LEFT: Well Daryl, what do you think of the food? The faculty enjoy the banquet. ABOVE: Aren't we a good looking bunch? Holly Vogltance, Owen Lof- gren. Rich Brazda and Shane Lierman smile for the camera. Prom 64-A Seniors A Class'' Act When the Senior class wanted to have a class picture taken, they wanted to do something that hadn't been done before at WPHS. They finally decided to have a group picture taken at prom in their formal attire. The rteligh House restaurant graciously allowed the class to use their beautiful staircase as the set- ting for the picture. The Senior class and the yearbook staff thank the Nel- igh House for letting the class use the restaurant for the picture and Rock Haynes for taking the picture. Front Row: J. Denton, D. Slagle, L. Lubker, K. Kollath, K. Lierman, D. Hoffman. On the stairs: Front Row, L to R: A. Brazda, B. Hansen, O. Danielski, J. Boldan, S. Gelster, T. Hagedom. T. Heun, A. Metzger, J. Behling, J. Kaup. Back Row: R. Miller, B. Luebbert, K. Persson, A. Ortmeier, B. Wegner, D. Lass, S. Peterson, S. Moyer, B. Addy, S. Ventris, S. Groth, J. Deaver. 64-B Prom FAR RIGHT: This Is interesting.'' Seniors listen to the speaker. LEFT: What should I do? Sue Gelster asks for help as Jackie Boldan and Mr. Hughes look on. BELOW: Hot too bad. ' The Senior boys enjoy the banquet. Front Row: T. Hansen, D. Throener, G. Wegner, J. Taylor, J. Knoell, S. French. On the stairs: Front Row, L to R: C. Brockmann, B. Hoffman, C. Brockmann, K. Meyer, T. Kramer, P. Franzluebbers, R. Krueger, O. Bouvarel, K. Westerhold, T. Bechtold, J. Schlautman, L. Frickenstein, P. Miserez, J. Petersen, J. Perry, K. Hugo. Back Row: K. Herrmann, K. Persson, D. Landholm, D. Theim, D. Petz, D. Throener, M. Luebbert, S. Priebnow, T. Twedt, R. Brazda, C. Pagels, D. Tomka, B. Steffensmeier. Hot pictured: E. Lininger, J. Glissman, T. Scheerger. „ _ 55 55 Prom 64-C RIGHT: Were just one big happy family. Janell Kaup, Mr. Black, Wendy Osten, Mark Luebbert, Lisa Throener, and David Theim get chummy. BE- LOW: Students enjoy the dance. CEN- TER RIGHT: Time for a break!' BOT- TOM LEFT: Let's have some punch.'' Gwen Lofgren enjoys the refresh- ments. BOTTOM RIGHT: Awesome!'' Mike Vara is awed by the decorations. 64-D Prom Athletic Banquet jTOMpf To iifMCE w DeTw5U?sWVHjc,,« YOU mS STilO The Athletic Banquet was held May 20 with nearly a full house in attendence. Three sport letter winners, special award winners, and sport letter winners were recognized. Instead of hiring a speaker. Activities Director Joe Carmody gave a very meaningful farewell speech. The major focus of this evening was bidding farewell to Mr. Carmody. His many hours of hard work and loyalty to the activities of WPHS did not go unrecognized. Outstanding Athletes: 1st Row: O. Wordekemper, Basketball; C. Pagels, Volleyball; S. Frazier, Track. 2nd Row: R. Schuetze, Wrestling; M. Haase, Track; A. Ortmeier, Basketball; D. Petz, Football; C. Kurmel, Qolf. Tri-Sport Letter Winners: 1st Row: P. Miserez, O. Wordekemper, S. Frazier, J. Arensberg, K. Lierman. 2nd Row: B. Hoffman, R. Rasmus, M. Haase. D. Petz, E. Ruppert. TOP LEFT: A standing ovation for the Carmodys. CENTER: Darin Hoffman receives the West Point Cleaners Scholarship from Mr. Carmody. THIRD DOWH FROM LEFT: Theme of the banquet. BOTTOM LEFT: Bob Hoffman receives the Chuck Berhardt Memorial Award from Mr. Ruppert. Fiddler on the Roof' This year, the WPHS Fine Arts department did Fiddler on the Roof' for its spring musical. Most of the work began in December when the parts were assigned and the set painting began, even though some of the work, such as set design began many months before. The rehearsals started in February, but the cast had an extra month to work this year because the performance dates were not until April 18 and 19. The cast still had to work around basketball and track, but, because of the later date, most of the problems were alliviated. Both performances enjoyed large crowds and nice weather. TEVYE...................... Steve Moyer QOLDE................ Wendy Osten HIS DAUGHTERS: TZEITEL...................Theresa Hansen HODEL.............. JoDene Karloff CHAVA.............. Mindi Petersen SMPRINTZE................ Melissa Masilko BIELKE......... Stacey Cockerham TOWMS PEOPLE: YENTE........... Sarah Daberkow MOTEL...................... Barry Reimers PERCHIK......................Jeff Deaver LAZAR WOLF......... Jeff Petersen MORDCHA.................... Jason Kaup RABBI.................Jason Rief MENDEL...................... Eric Ruppert AVRAHM...................... John Daberkow MACHUM............. Aaron Parrott GRANMA TZEITEL..... Alise Metzger FRUMA-SARAH................. Lisa Lubker SHAIMDEL.................... Jodi Knoell RUSSIANS: CONSTABLE................... Mark Luebbert FYEDKA............... Sam Ventris SOLDIERS........... Dave Senden Steve Neiman CHORUS............. Lori Wascher, Connie Heun, Jim Betzelberger, Brittne Hansen, Amy Broekemeier, Gina Lofgren. Deanna Diers ACCOMPANIST................. Jeff Hoffman BELOW: If I were a rich man ... Steve Moyer thinks about money. BOTTOM: Anatevka ... The cast remembers their home. 66 Musical LEFT: The female cast members enjoy the wedding dance. CENTER FAR LEFT: Direc- tors Sandy Fuller and Lyn Nichols. CEN- TER: Let's dance Golda. Steve Moyer tries to get Wendy Osten to dance. BELOW: Isn't this fun? Jeff Deaver teaches Jo- Dene Karloff a new dance. CENTER BOTTOM LEFT: The male cast members dance to life. ABOVE: You'll never guess what I just heard. Sarah Daberkow talks to Theresa Hansen. LEFT: Listen to me, Tevye. Alise Metzger and oth- er cast members tell Steve Moyer what to do. Musical 67 FFA Banquet The guest speaker for the FFA Banqet was Mr. Hanson's former teacher, Tom Mitchell. Mr. Hanson recognized the outgoing officers for a job well done. The new officers for the 1986-87 year were also recog- nized. I sure hope I'm going to get an award tonight.” Tim Ortmeier awaits the banquet. •Til tell you a secrect about Mr. Hanson ..Quest speaker Tom Mitchell talks about Mr. Hanson. What a nice evening for a banquet. Everything is just great.” The guest table shows its approval. 86-87 Officers: Corey Meier, Brian Drueke, Laurie Fraest, Roger Gentrup, Barry Reimers, Tim Ortmeier, Mark Wooldrik, Bill Hasenkamp. Do you promise to do your best to improve this organization to the fullest? Lynn Qentrup asks the new officers an important question. 68 FFA Banquet FHA Banquet A special slide show was presented at the FHA Banquet, showing most of the members working together in their mini- chapters. Awards were given to the outgoing Senior officers as well as Encounter award winners. The evening ended with the newly installed officers thanking everyone for coming. Award winning display board Ready, set, BLOW! Jenny Arensbergand Mrs. Q. blow out the candles. The food is good. Quests enjoy the banquet. Miss F, Tina Recker; Miss H, Lisa Giese; Miss A, Owen Lofgren,- Miss FHA, Joyce Denton. “Congratulations. Holly Vogltance congratulates Owen Lofgren as Deb Slagle looks on. mA Banquet 69 Honors Day Honors Day is a day set aside to recognize the academic achievements within the student body. Awards are given to show intellectual strength. Students receive awards for doing outstanding work in various areas of scholastic achievement. Steve Moyer receives the first place trophy for racquetball. This group received various honors during the ceremony. Theresa Hansen receives the Journalism award. The Sophomore girls receive Physical Fitness awards The Champs'' Again in '85 Led by Rusty Ruppert, the Cadet football team captured the Conference Championship for the third year in a row and another State playoffberth. During the regular season, the Cadets went 9-0. In the history of Cadet football, that has not been done since 1966. The defense gave up only 25 regular season points. The offense racked up a total of377 points. Coach Ruppert stressed that the accomplish- ments were a team effort, and although there were individual leaders, the statistics could not have been accomplished without a total team effort. The reserves, coached by David Hughes, had a record of 5-1. Coach Rod Pittam's Freshmen ended 3-1-1. The Cadets started the season ranked 7th in the state, and topped out at number 5 midway through the season. -f '� .V ' ' • - -i w. -v V - - «-•'• West Point 4i Oakland ( raijj' , , 0 . “A'esl Point: 42 jLyons-Dccatui' 0 West Point' V Scribner,;; 1, O'1’..-. Vtst Pbtnt • 5.. Blai 39 , West Pojrtt -21. north Bend 7 ••“f —� 'Rcc6r l $-1.......- -i As, Urst Point 81 Pcndei West Point 25 Visner-Pi1ger ' 6 West Point 41 Tekamah-Herman . 0 West Polfft 42 Logan Viev. . 0 West Point 30 Wayne 6 ' -.41 1st Row: D. Smith, J. Perry, D. Senden, M. Sila, T. Bell, E. Ruppert, D. Scheer, D. Erb, J. Arensberg, L. Koertner, S. neiman, R. Erickenstein, A. Parrot. 2nd Row: B. Reimers, R. Schuetze, K. Boots. T. Welding, C. Haase, B. Metzger. D. Memecek, J. Daberkow, L. Schademan, M. Hagedorn, A. Black. K. Miserez, C. Kurmel. 3rd Row: B. neiman, K. Krueger, T. Sila, M. Krueger, M. Vara. R. Rasmus, R. Fredrickson, T. Mottleman, C. Westerman, M. Wooldrik, J. English, D. Mitzsche, C. Meier. 4th Row: Coach Pittam, Student Manager M. Petersen, C. Brockmann, B. Hoffman, O. Bouvarel. C. Batenhorst, J. Qreve, M. Haase. M. nuccio, M. Horton, T. Streeter, B. Hasenkamp, T. Kaup, Coach Hughes. 5th Row: Coach Skwarek, D. Landholm, D. Petz, J. Petersen, S. Preibnow, J. Kaup, A. Ortmeier. K. Herrmann, Ct. Danielski, B. Luebbert, D. Throener, D. Hoffman, Coach Ruppert. TOP LEFT: You should have taken a shower last night, Dave. Bob Hoffman cools off Dave Petz while David Landholm takes a cool drink. TOP CENTER: Can't you dress yourself?'' Greg Danielski looks for help from Coach Skwarek and Hughes. TOP RIGHT: One of my better hits.'' Chris Brockmann runs the run through. UPPER MIDDLE: Take that! Olivier kicked the football. ABOVE: Kreg Herrmann looks down- field as he makes a three handed catch. MIDDLE: Hit, hit!'' Darin Hoffman calls the count. FAR LEFT: Those guys aren't as big as you think. Mr. Ruppert discusses a play with Chad Batenhorst. LEFT: Well, what should we say?'' The seniors speak before their last home game. Lyons W, tt.nnc Eisner . I Oakiand-Craig v I Tekamah Herman L Stribnb . vv L Howells , . L W .TefKalTidh-KciTriarv u h Do ge Logan View VARSITY. 1st Row: S. Daberkow, P. Miserez, Q. Wegner. K. Lierman. K. Kollath, S. Frazier, Q. Wordekemper. 2nd Row: M. Metzger, C. Wooldrik, C. Pagels, J. Arensberg, T. Poppe, H. Vogltance, D. Wegner, J. Kaup. TOP LEFT: I got it!'' Candy Pagels demonstrates perfect setting techniques. LEFT: Kristie, don't hit me — it's not nice.'' Oina Wegnerand Kris Lierman make a great save. TOP: Kristie, don't squeeze the Charman Kim.' Kris Lierman, Pam Miserez, and Kim Kollath pose for a last senior shot. ABOVE: Jenny, my legs hurt. Serena Frazierand Jenny Arensberg demonstrate their defensive stance. RIGHT: The varsity team discusses their game plan. FRESHMEN. 1st Row: T. Recker. M. Engelhardt, C. Kaup. R. Denton, S. Cockerham. 2nd Row: T. Reppert, T. Nagengast. L. Boots, J. Denton, J. Ashoff. 3rd Row: Q. Albus, A. Broekemeier, J. Frazier, M. Mulvilhill, P. Frederickson, T. Qurntke SENIORS PROVIDE LEADERSHIP A year of inconsistency contributed to Coach Barb Rolf's Cadettes '85 record of 5-9. Senior Candy Pagels received the reward of All Conference Honorable Mention. Sophomores Serena Frazier and Gail Wordekemper gave the '85 team depth and will provide leadership and experience in '86. The Junior Varsity, coached by Carol Schuest- er, marked an 8-4 record. Coach Pam Larsen's freshman team proved to be successful with an 11-1 record. Their only loss was to Howells in the North Bend Central Tourna- ment. JV: 1st Row: K. Kreikemeier, M. Ahrens, C. Linnenbrink. K. Swenson, C. Heun. O. Erb, K. Liibbe, G. Lofgren. C. Schmoldt. 2nd Row: K. Dinslage, P. Connell. B. Ulrich. M. Moyer. L. Petz, W. Osten, J. Kaup. M. Metzger. 75 Varsity: 1st Row: C. Batenhorst, C. Brockmann, D. Hoffman, Haase, S. Priebnow, A. Ortmeier, K. Herrmann, T. Welding, R. Rasmus, L. McClure. 2nd Row: Coach Erwin, D. Petz, M. T. hottleman. Coach Skwarek. Husker Champs The 85-86 basketball team was prepared to defend its reigning Conference title. Early in the season, however, the team struggled through some tough games. In the latter part of the season, the team won key conference games and ended up winning the conference tournament. In second round districts, the Cadets down- ed highly ranked Blair. In the finals, Wayne defeated the Cadets by two. Although the Cadets didn't gain a state tournament berth, they earned a 9 rating in the final ratings. WPHS 65 49 71 67 53 68 68 54 72 53 60 67 60 57 72 61 68 72 72 54 65 39 SCOREBOARD Emerson-Hubbard Schuyler Howells Scribner West Point C.C Oakland-Craig Wisner-Pilger So. Sioux City Pender Tekamah-Herman Lyons Decatur Dodge Wayne north Bend Oakland-Craig Logan View Scribner Lyons Decatur Logan View north Bend Blair Wayne OPP. 48 71 68 Freshman: 1st Row: B. Metzger. M. Qiese, D. Throener, L. Shademann, M. Hagedorn, J. Arensberg. 2nd Row: J. Daberkow, A. Parrott, D. Senden, D. Erb, R. Schlect, R. Frickenstein. Coaches: Rod Pittam, Ron Skwarek, Clayton Erwin. TOP LEFT: Left handed layup for two. Darin Hoffman gets the easy bucket. TOP RIGHT: Conference Champs. Mr. Carmody presents the first place trophy to the Cadets. MIDDLE: 'Grab it! Russ Rasmus fights for the ball. MIDDLE RIGHT: It's a swisher. Chris Brockmann puts up a shot. MIDDLE LEFT: Practice makes perfect.'' Cadets warm-up before the game. ABOVE: It s sky Petz. David Petz skies for one as Alan Ortmeier takes a good left hook. FAR LEFT: A critical free throw. Kreg Herrmann ties the game against Howells. LEFT: Watch your head. Alan Ortmeier goes through the tunnel. Girls Achieve Most Wins Even though there were only two returning seniors, the girls' basketball team set their goals high early in the season. The season started off with the Cadettes winning 3 out of 4 games. Over Christmas vaction, a West Point Girls' Holiday Tournament was held. The girls took the first place trophy. Three more wins in a row were added to make 8 straight wins, breaking the longest winning streak record. They also broke the record for the most wins in a season with a total of 16 wins. Many individual records were bro- ken during the season also. Gail Wordekemper had the most points scored in a season and Kristie Lierman had the most free throws made in a season. The team was coached by Mike Bryant. Varsity. Row 1: K. Liibbe, M. Ahrens, G. Wordekemper, K. Lierman, P. Miserez, S. Prazier, A. Brokemeier. Row 2: J. Arensberg, M. Moyer, M. Metzger, C. Linnenbrink, J. Frazier, C. Wooldrik, G. Albus. Mot Pictured: R. Denton, C. Going, M. Engelhardt, S. Peterson, T. Reppert. LEFT: Ready, set, go! Michelle Metzger gets ready to go after the ball. ABOVE: Is this your first net too? Pam Miserez and Kristie Lierman take down the net after winning the holiday tournament. FAR RIGHT: Come on you guys! The bench watches the game. FAR TOP RIGHT: What form you have! Gail Wordekemper shoots a free throw. MID- DLE: We did it! The Cadettes receive the first place trophy at Holiday Tourna- ments. FAR BOTTOM RIGHT: And she's off! Jenny Arensberg scurries to get the rebound. RIGHT: They left me all alone. Kristie Lierman looks for her teammates. 78 Girls Basketball WPMS • Tourney Game Opp. 44 Schuyler 39 37 Scribner 41 43 Howells 37 51 Wayne 45 50 •Omaha Mercy 35 46 •Omaha Roncolli 28 53 West Point Alumni 22 50 Blair 35 45 Wisner-Pilger 40 54 Pender 43 34 Tekamah-Herman 49 45 Premont-Bergan 39 57 Dodge 21 43 So. Sioux City 50 54 Logan View 41 68 Oakland-Craig 37 53 Lyons-Decatur 35 35 •Wisner-Pilger 59 43 •Tekamah-Herman 49 47 north Bend 57 44 •north Bend 30 28 Columbus Scotus 68 Record 16-6 Girls' Basketball 79 Wrestlers Improve Varsity. 1st Row: M. Burmood. K. Boots, M. Taylor, S. Ventris, R. Schuetze, Coach Vander Wiel. 2nd Row: Coach Boots, B. Hoffman, D. Landholm, J. Petersen, R. DeSutter, C. Meier, Coach Hughes. J.V. 1st Row: K. Miserez, M. Riemers, S. Christensen, S. Meiman, C. Hanel, P. Mahnke, J. Betzelberger. 2nd Row: R. Miller, T. Sila, T. Streeter, T. Bell, M. Sila, E. Ruppert, T. Spalti. M. Wooldrik. TOP RIGHT: Hip, Hip, Hurray! Dave Landholm is awarded a victory. MIDDLE: ' Get back here you rascal! Bob Hoffman works for another victory. 80 Wrestling SCOREBOARD WE THEY 46 Wisner-Pilger 12 60 West Point CC 12 25 T ekamah-Herman 39 45 Scribner 16 34 Oakland-Craig 30 16 Logan-View 51 44 Pender 21 41 Morth Bend 26 36 Wayne 34 48 northeast 22 TOURnAMEnTS 4th West Point Inv. 5th Wahoo Inv. 4th Wisner Inv. 5th Schuyler Inv. 3rd Roncalli Inv. 2nd East Musker 4th Sub District 6th District The team showed marked improvement for the 85-86 season. The 8-2 dual record was a three victory improve- ment from the previous sea- son. The tournament highlight was placing second in the Husker Conference meet. For the first time in four years West Point edged out Tekamah-Mer- man to gain the second place trophy. Individual highlights were: Ricky Schuetze with seven championships and a sixth place at state; Dave Landholm had five tournament cham- pionships and a state berth; Bob Hoffman with five first place tournament finishes plus a state berth. Jeff Peter- sen with a 20-15 record. Future prospects look bright with underclassmen Ricky Schuetze, Kevin Boots, Monte Taylor, Paul Mahnke, Eric Ruppert and Randy DeSutter receiving tournament medals during the year. TOP RIGHT: Look ma! Another wall hanging!’' Ricky Schuetze gets another first place. MIDDLE LEFT: Good job out there. Cadet wrestlers jump for joy after Kevin wins another match. ABOVE: “HI, I'm Dave, what's you name? Dave Landholm and Jeff Petersen congratu- late each other. LOWER LEFT: “Don't you guys dare look the other way. Wrestlers stretch out before a match. LEFT: “The waiting is the hardest part. Wrestlers anticipate their matches. Wrestling 81 1st Row: J. Arensberg, B. Metzger, D. Erb, M. Moyer, J. Peterson. 2nd Row: E. Ruppert, D. Senden, C. Haase, M. Krueger, T. Twedt. 3rd Row: Student Manager D. Qregerson, M. Vera, K. Boots, R. DeSutter, B. Meiman, R. Rasmus. 4th Row: M. Haase, J. Kaup, D. Petz, B. Hoffman, T. Nottleman, Student Manager R. Denton. Cadet Track A Team Effort Record Place Wisner-Pilger 2 Tekamah Invite 5 north Bend Invite 5 WPCC, Howells 1 Logan View Invite 2 north Bend Tiger Invite 2 Oakland. Scribner 1 Wisner, Pender 2 Conference 2 District 6 This years track team surprised many with its high finishes in the major track meets. This was accomplished with a relatively small group of 20 athletes. Record performances were Mike Haase with a time of 50.8 in the 400m. The 400m. relay team consisting of Dave Petz, Bob Hoffman, Russ Rasmus, and Mike Haase broke the the record with a time of 44.6. The 1600m. relay record was broken by Bryan Neiman, David Erb, Mark Krueger, and Mike Haase. 82 Track Track Coaches: Barb Rolf, Joe Carmody, Rusty Ruppert, Rod Pittam. WT- TOP LEFT: Just call me Sky Petz.' David Petz demonstrates his jumping ability. TOP MIDDLE: 'Don't you dare pass me! Comma Haase strides for the finish line. TOP RIGHT: Think about it Tom! Tom Mottleman prepares to throw the discus. MIDDLE LEFT: Up and over! John Arensberg clears the bar. ABOVE: Don't give up now! Thor Twedt approaches the finish line. LEFT; Man, am I tired! Bob Hoffman takes a rest. FAR LEFT: This beats running the mile! Mike Moyer at the high jump. Boys Track 83 Frazier, Arensberg 2nd This year, the girls’ track team, coached by Mr. Carmody, brought some astonishing surprises to West Point High. When a new season starts, goals are always set just within reach of the team. But the goals set this year were well inside the reaches of everyone. Six new records were set during the season. Jenny Arensberg broke the discus record with a throw of 12911 . Gail Wordekemper set the record for the 300 meter hurdles , which was a new event for the girls this year. Serena Frazier broke two records this year, in the 800 meter run and in the long jump. Serena was also a member of the 1600 meter relay which set a new time. Kathy Swenson, Melissa Ahrens and Michelle Moyer were also part of this relay. The 3200 meter relay, consisting of Swenson, Ahrens, Gina Wegner and Jackie Frazier also broke their old time. 84 Girls Track TOP LEFT: the 1600 meter relay gets ready to go to state. Serena Frazier, Michelle Moyer, Melissa Ahrens and Kathy Swenson. MIDDLE LEFT: We got shades, we bad! Jodi Knoell, Gina Wegner and Kristie Lierman goof off at a meet. ABOVE: ' Mere 1 go! Michelle Moyer tries the long jump. MIDDLE RIGHT: 'I hope there aren't any stickers down there. Karen Liibbe looks out for stickers while she does her longjump. FAR RIGHT: Doesn't this look good?! Melissa Ahrens, Serena Frazier and Gail Wordek- emper pig out on their pizza. LEFT: Take it, PLEASE! Cheryl Kaup and Michelle Metzger run the 2 mile relay. RIGHT: 129' 11 , here I cornel” Jenny Arensberg breaks the school record in the discus. FAR RIGHT: Ugh! That's heavy!” Pam Connell throws the shot put. at State At Conference track, all the girls were ready for a big win. The team came home with 6 first places, 2 second places and the first place trophy as a team. This was the first time in West Point High the girls' track team had ever won as a team at Conference. As Districts came to an end, there were 5 girls going on to com- pete at State in Omaha. The 1600 meter relay, consisting of Swenson, Moyer, Ahrens and S. Frazier, placed first at Districts, but didn't place at State. Serena also went in the long jump and the 800 and 1600 meter runs. She placed 2nd in the 800 and 5th in the 1600. Jenny Arensberg was the fifth girl to go to state. She went in the discus, in which she placed 2nd. Rowl, S. French, C. Brockmann, O. Wegner, S. Daberkow, C. Wooldrik, K. Liibbe, J. Arensberg, T. Poppe. Row 2, T. Magengast, O. Albus, A. Broekemeier, K. Kreikemeier, C. Kaup. M. Moyer, P. Conell, P. Miserea. Row 3, M. Metzger, C. Linnenbrink, M. Ahrens, O. Wordekemper, S. Frazier, K. Swenson, J. Frazier, M. Mulvihill. Mot Pictured, K. Lierman, J. Knoell. North Bend Invite 2nd West Point Invite 6th W.P.C.C. Howells 1st Logan View Invite 4th North Bend Invite 1st Conference 1st Districts 4th Girls Track 85 Chad Earns Trip to State With a varsity team made up of mostly freshmen and so- phomores, the Cadets proved to be a very competitive team. The first two meets were the best performances, with only a 12 stroke loss to defending state champs Oakland and Wayne. They also received a trophy at the Beemer Invita- tional finishing second out of five teams. freshman, Chad Kurmel, shot a fine round of 80 in the districts which qualified him for state. He also was named golfer of the year. WP 3 2 2 1 2 7 4 12 RECORD OPPONENTS WAYNE, O.C. BEEMER INVITE BEEMER, STANTON SCRIBNER OAKLAND CRAIG STANTON INVITE CONFERENCE DISTRICTS ABOVE: Left arm straight;'' Chad Kurmel displays the form that got him to state. RIGHT: This club won't cause me anymore trouble!'' Tom Welding applies the pressure. FAR RIGHT: Head down, eyes on the ball;'' Aaron Parrot concentrates. 86 Golf 1st Row: W. Wagner, A. Anderson, L. Giese, J. Bunn, B. Ulrich, A. Petersen, Coach Larsen. 2nd Row: B. Addy, J. English, R. Brazda, A. Meyer,S. Lierman, C. Kurmel, A. Parrott, T. Welding, A. Wimmer, R. Kollath. VARSITY: Rich Brazda, Tom Welding, Shane Lierman, Aaron Parrott, Chad Kurmel. Cadets in Playoffs For Second Straight Year The Cadet football team made the playoffs again in 1985. They took a 9-0 regular season record into the playoffs. Going into the game, the Cadets felt they were headed in the same direction as last year. The team could not, however, find the winning combination this time. They lost in the opening round to the talented Blair Bears. Blair finished second in class B. The goal of winning the state championship was not to be, as the Cadets went home with a 29-3 loss. Time outl Coach Ruppert calls time as the Cadets try to cut the margin. No time for hand shakes. - Kreg Herrmann charges through the cheering section. 'All for West Point stand up and holler! The Cadet fans cheer for their team. Keep blocking for me, line!” Darin Hoffman gets protection from the offensive line. “Sad songs say so much. The Cadets sing the final 1985 school song. Girls Track. Kristie Lierman conference 1st place in 400 relay; Gail Wordekemper conference 1st place in 400 relay and 300 hurdles; Serena Frazier conference lstplace in long jump, 800, and 1600, state qualifier in long jump, 800, 1600, and 1600 relay; Jenny Arensberg conference 2nd in discus and state qualifier in discus; Sarah Daberkow conference 1st place in 400 relay; Jackie Frazier conference 1st in 1600 relay; Michele Moyer conference 1st in 1600 relay and 2nd in high jump; Melissa Ahrens conference 1st in 1600 relay; Kathy Swenson conference 1st in 1600 relay; Karen Libbe conference 1st in 400 relay. All State. Second in discus at state Jenny Arensberg; Football 1st team running back David Petz; Second in the 800m Serena Frazier. Cadet Receive Golf, state qualifier Chad Kurmel. 88 Honor Athletes Football. 1st team all conference: Kicker Olivier Bouvarel, Back David Petz, Defensive Back Darin Hoffman, Linebacker Bob Hoffman, Defensive Lineman Greg Danielski, Center Steve Priebnow, Offensive Lineman Jason Kaup, Receiver Kreg Herrmann; Hot Pictured Tom Hottleman, second team Linebacker. Athletes Honors Track. Conference 1st place 300 hurdles. 400 relay, state qualifier in 300 hurdles and 400 relay Russ Rasmus; Conference 2nd in shot. 1st in 400 relay and state qualifier in long jump and 400 relay David Petz; Conference 1st in 400.400 relay, state qualifier in 400 and 400 relay Mike Haase; Conference 1st place 3200 and state qualifier in 3200 Mike Moyer; Conference 1st in 400 relay and state qualifier 400 relay Bob Hoffman. Wrestling. 1st at conference and state qualifier Bob Hoffman. 2nd in conference Jeff Petersen, 1st in conference and state qualifier David Landholm, 1st at conference and 6th at state Rick Schuetze. Basketball. 1st team all conference Gail Wor dekemper; 2nd team offense and all defensive team Kristie Lierman. Student Life CA rf 1 W r .rt TOP LEFT: Look at those bodies! Dave Petz and Russ Rasmus relax in the locker room. TOP RIGHT: Don't pick your nose! Kreg Herrmann tries to concentrate. ABOVE:' What are you looking at? Bob Hoffman and Jodi Knoell are distracted by the camera. CENTER RIGHT: You re shorts are too short!” Mr. Boots measures Tami Poppe s shorts. BOTTOM RIGHT: I take thee... Jackie Boldan, Jodi Knoell, Kyle Persson, Kristie Lierman, Olivier Bouvarel, and Tami Hagedorn get married. 90 Student Life TOP LEPT: We go together ’ Kristie Lierman and Kim Kollath goof around. TOP RIGHT: What a perfect match. Corinne Brockmann and Tammy Kramer just got married. CENTER RIGHT: I've got school spirit! Sue Gelster admires her art work. ABOVE: Hey Mrs. Mahannah..... Candy Pagels and Wendy Osten are stumped with the computer. BOTTOM RIGHT: Please don't hit me! Mr. Ramig tries to punish Tim Spalti. Student Life 91 TOP LEFT: Ushers: Bryan Neiman, Barb Albus, Chad Batenhorst, Molly Vogltance, Barry Reimers, Jenny Arensberg, Kevin Boots, Sarah Daberhow. ABOVE: Escorts Mike Maase and Owen Lofgren. LEFT: 'The Class of 1986 is strong.'' Jennie Behling delivers her honor address to the audience. TOP RIGHT: Do you people want to graduate?'' Graduates hear Mrs. G. yell for the last time. FAR RIGHT: I feel so stupid standing up like this.'' Kim Kollath, Joyce Denton, and Steve Priebnow are recognized as honor students. MIDDLE RIGHT: Hurry up, Tami.'' Joel Glissman and Tami Hagedom walk down the aisle. BELOW FAR RIGHT: We leave you with a smile. Choir members have trouble smiling while singing. BELOW RIGHT: Is that for me?” Jean Schlautman receives her rose. 1st Row: S. Priebnow, T. Twedt, B. Steffensmeier, D. Slagle, A. Ortmeier. 2nd Row: L. Lubker, G. Danielski, D. Hoffman, P. Miserez, J. Petersen, J. Schlautman, D. Landholm. R. Krueger, R. Miller. 3rd row: K. Lierman, B. Addy, S. French, B. Wegner, K. Kollath, D. Petz, J. Denton, S. Peterson, C. Pagels, J. Deaver. 4th Row: J. Boldan, S. Moyer, K. Westerhold, M. Luebbert. S. Gelster, R. Brazda, K. Meyer, S. Ventris, T. Bechtold, K. Herrmann. 5th Row: J. Kaup. D. Lass, B. Tomka, P. Franzluebbers, A. Metzger, O. Bouvarel, L. Frickenstein, D. Thiem, T. Heun, B. Luebbert. 6th Row: C. Brockmann, C. Brockmann, T. Hagedorn, J. Glissman, G. Wegner, D. Throener. T. Kramer, K. Persson, A. Brazda, S Groth. 7th Row: J. Behling, K. Persson, K. Hugo, J. Perry, T. Hansen, T. Scheerger, B. Hansen. B. Hoffman, J. Knoell, D. Throener. Graduation The Class of 1986 assembled in the high school gymnasium for the last time May 25. Some en- tered with tears and some with smiles. All 65 members of the class were ready to receive their diplomas and accept all of life's new challenges. Joyce Denton and Jennifer Behling made their honor ad- dresses, and the choir sang Leave You with a Smile, even though most people were in tears. After the ceremony, members jammed to Boston's Don't Look Back.'' The Class of 1986 realized that this is just a minor milestone in their life. WPHS... Up Close and Personal 94 Closing mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY M ARCELINE MISSOURI USA I mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COM PA N Y MARCFLINfr MINHOI NI I' N A