Anita High School - Spartan Yearbook (Anita, IA)

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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

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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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The Spy Editor - Todd Scholar News - Dense Behrends Acttvttles - Jenny wesse features - Sherry Vais GW sports - jonl StorV Boys' sports - Chrts Malander Cartoonist - Kristi Lund Layout - Denae Behrends. Sherry Vais Junior rtgh . Jocque Theien CoK nnlsts - Ken Poeppe. Aian Pierce Anita High School Victory Par Road Anita, Iowa 50020 This year THE SPY expanded its editorial staff adding a number of positions. Three members of the staff were recognized by the Iowa High School Press Association. Pic 1. Kristi Lund puts her fingers to work. Kristi's cartoon took first place honors at the contest Pic 2. THE SPY STAFF Row 1: Chris Mailander. Jacquie Theien. Todd SchoHars. Denise Behrends. Sherry Vais. Jenny Wessels. Row 2: Kristi Lund. Troy Christensen. Ann Turner. Alan Pierce. Joni Stork. Alan Pierce received third place in column writing. Honorable mention in layout and design went to Denise Behrends Pic 3. This year's directed writing class started a school newsletter Taking on the task were Karyl Lund. Amber Leed. sponsor Ruthe Brocker. Paula Behrends. Rana Scarlett, and Keri Poeppe 30