Anita High School - Spartan Yearbook (Anita, IA)

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Top Secret Mr Burk© and his debaters had a transition year Four-person debate recently dominated the field but there has been a shift towards champ, or switch side, debating Because of the chang- ing topics and vast areas of discussion. Lincoln-Douglas debate is continuously drawing more participants. Rana Scarlett exceled in L-D. piocing 4th at state Pic. 1. The freshman four-person team Darla Havens. Scott Glynn. Shaun Rydl. and Dana Will. Pic. 2. Lincoln-Douglas debaters use periodicals to research topics Seated Karyl Lund. Alan Pierce. Todd Sc hollars Standing: Rusty Zellmer. Rana Scarlett. Tracey Suplee. Russ Hall. Sherry Vais. Pic. 3. Mr John Burke gives Denise Behrends some last minute cham- pionship debating tips before her first round at the Spencer tour- nament. Pic. 4. Jimmy Konz. Rusty Zellmer. Denise Behrends. Keri Poeppe. Sherry Vais, and Paula Behrends tied this year's varsity debate team. 28

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World According to the Speakers Pic. 1. Freshmen Speech Students. Row 1: Irene Blazek. Dana Will Row 2: Beckie Nelsen. Sheri Nelsen. Mike Williamson. Darla Havens. Shaun Rydl. Jason Erickson. Row 3: Julie Waters. Laura Watson, Shane Harrison, and Scott Glynn represented the freshman class in speech Pic. 2. These students won honors at the Bull Creek Classic tournament Row 1: Keri Poeppe. Darla Havens. Alan Pierce. Paula Behrends Row 2: Scott Glynn. Shaun Rydl. Pic. 3. Kirk Brocker was the guest speaker at the annual N.F.L Banquet. Pic. 4. Sophomores speech students: Row 1: Keri Poeppe. Paula Behrends. Karla Wedemeyer. Amber Leed. Tracey Suplee, Angie Pierce Row 2: J Jackson. Teri Steele. Jim Konz, Karyl Lund. Rusty ZeHmer. Rana Scarlett. 27

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A Cut Above All The Rest Daily practice sessions with speech coaches and long hours In the evening become familiar to NFL members during the winter months As Mr Burke would say. It's all a part of the long road to All-State Students often complain about the repetition of the same 8-minute speech, but nothing could replace the feeling of satisfaction he or she has when an outstanding rating is awarded It's then that the hard work pays off Seven students represented AHS at the All-State Festival which was held at the University of Northern Iowa this April Each of the four classes was represented The extra effort was especially rewarding for this minority group Pic. 1. Those students receiving outstanding ratings are Todd sc hollars in Book Review. Chris MaiJander for Poetry. Denise Behrends in Original Oratory. Laura Watson for her Literary Program. Troy Christensen n Expository Address. Keri Poeppe for her work in Extemporaneous Speaking and in Expository Address, and Jenny Wesseis in Book Review Pic. 2. Jenny Wessels and Troy Christensen rehearse a scene from their duet acting selection Pic. 3. Mr John Burke receives a special award for the longest practical joke from the NFL members Pic. 4. The annual NFL banquet is held each May to honor various achievements. Angie Russell. Denise Behrends. and Lori Nelsen remember moments from the past year during the banquet 29