Anita High School - Spartan Yearbook (Anita, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1986 volume:

SPARTAN '8 Anita High School Victory Park Road Anita, Iowa 50020 Volume XXXXVII 1985-86 was a year of magical excitement. It was a year that achievements outweighed the disappointments and success conquered failure This could not have been possible without dedication, drive, and a touch of THAT SPARTAN MAGIC. TABLE OF CONTENTS Opening 1-5 Freshmen 42-43 Foreign exchange 6 Cheerleaders 44-45 FALL Sophomores 46-47 SoftbaM Basebat 8-9 Speech 48-51 Band 10-11 Juniors 52-53 Homecoming 12-15 Student Council 54-55 Football 16-17 SPRING Volleyball 18-19 Spring Scores 56-57 Faculty 20-21 Jr High Spring 58-59 Spy Spartan 22-23 Tennis 60-61 Faculty 24-25 Track 62-63 7 th grade 26-27 Chorus 64-65 School Boar d 28 Prom 66-67 WINTER Golf 68-69 FFA 30-31 Musical 70-71 Girls Basketball 32-33 NHS Quill and Scroll 72-73 Wrestling 34-35 Seniors 74-79 Faculty 36-37 Graduation 80-81 8th grade 38-39 Senior Index 82-83 Boys Basketball 40-41 Closing 84 L J Title Page 1 Meltdown Secret Causes World Concern The first warning cam© in Sweden Monday. April 28. 1986. Technicians in a nuclear power plant noticed signals on their computer screens indicating abnormally high levels of radiation The engineers franti- cally searched their own plant for a leak But failing to discover one. Swedish officials, along with the rest of the world, turned suspicious eyes toward the Soviet Union. It soon became obvious, although with- out the aid of an obstinately silent Soviet government, that a graphite fire was burn- ing out of control at the Chernobyl nuclear plant located 80 miles north of Kiev. The blaze burned at temperatures of up to 5000 degrees and continued for nearly a week and a half before dying out. becoming the worst peaceful nuclear disaster in history. Most terrifying, however, was the amount of radiation that spewed out from the reactor into the atmosphere. From there the radioactive iodine was carried to nearly all parts of the world, including United States and Iowa. The threat the contamination posed to human health led many Eastern European governments to ban the sale of milk and to take measures to protect children and pregnant women. The full impact of the accident may not be measured for years. A reliable report of the number of people dead or injured has yet to be released by the Soviets and the incidence of cancer and other radiation- related diseases will increase in those ex- posed to the radioactive iodine. In addition, damage to the countryside, some of the Soviet Union's best farmland, could be extensive Although the Soviet government has minimized damage reports, the stigma of Chernobyl leff on that area, the Soviet people, neighboring countries, and the rest of the world will not soon be forgotten. People Power Triumphs Over Marcos' Domain After 20 years of dictatorship, the Philippines saw the return of democracy and what many hope will be a new era for the poverty-stricken nation. Coranzon Acquino. wife of the murdered activist Benigno Ac- quino. was sworn in as the Philippine presi- dent in a nearly bloodless overthrow of the Ferdinand Marcos regime Although she won a hard-fought battle for control, the true test of Mrs. Acqumo's determination will come in the upcoming months. She will face many challenges, the foremost of which establishing herself as the central power figure. Divisions are present in the Acquino cabinet between her suppor- ters and former Marcos aides These fac- tions will have to be united before a stable government organized In addition to government officials. Mrs. Acquino will have to unite fellow countrym- en. Her chief threat is the communist gueril- las who have been responsible for several acts of violence in smaller cities. Former president Marcos's supporters have also staged protests in an attempt to incite unrest among Filipinos against their im- mensely popular president. Acquino's most important job will be to stabilize the Philippine economy Two years of recession have left more than half of the work force unemployed and two-thirds of the nation's families malnourished. However, a stable government paired with increased U.S. aid should enable Mrs Acquino to improve living conditions in the Philippines and allow the triumph of People Power'' to shine through. Kaddafi called flakey, mad dog, barbarian The late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat claimed that he was 100 percent sick and possessed of the demon.'' Despite his ques- tionable mentality, Lybian leader Muammar Kaddafi has become a force the Reagan administration and its allies have had to contend with this past year Kaddafi has been accused of supporting the Palestine terrorist groups who attacked the Rome and Vienna airports December 27 and killed five Americans. U.S. officials have linked him to the bombing of a West Berlin disco two were killed, one an American, and 230 people were injured, 79 of them Americans. Kaddafi. although not the only inciter of terrorist acts, has been the most open supplier 2 World News of money, weapons, training, and refuge to terrorist groups around the world Kaddafi has called repeatedly for attacks on the U.S. and issued numerous public threats of blood and death Until only recently Kaddafi was largely unchallenged by the Reagan administra- tion. On April 21. however, Reagan sent, rather than useless economic sanctions and warnings. British Fll's which bombed Tripoli and Benghazi in an eleven-and-a-half min- ute raid Whether or not the raid was successful has yet to be seen A wave of reprisal terrorist attacks by Kaddafi and his allies has begun, but there was some speculation that Kaddafi had at least lost some political influence. If it was a justified response to terrorism will have to be decided New Space Age Era Explodes First Teacher and Six Others Lost Americans had soared into space 55 times over 25 years, and their safe return came to be taken for granted However, on January 28. 1986 all this would end with a fiery nightmare striking the nation The explosion of the space shuttle Challenger joined Americans in mourning their common loss. In 73 seconds, a new era in space travel saw a school teacher and six astronauts disappear in an orange and white fireball nine miles above the Atlantic Ocean Christa McAuliffe was the pioneer and vibrant symbol of the new era in space travel She was to be the first ordinary citizen shot into space Also aboard the Challenger were Com- mander Dick Scobee. Piot Micheal Smith. Judith Resmk, an electrical engineer. Ronald McNair, a physicist. Ellison Onizuka. an aero- space engineer, and Gregory Jarvis, an electrical engineer The preparation for Challenger's tenth journey into space had been extremely careful, and for its crew, agonizingly slow It was truly an All-American group two wom- en. a black, a Hawaiian of Japanese de- scent. and three white men The mission had originally been sched- uled for January 20 from NASA's Pad 39-B. The date slipped to the 28th due to resche- duled missions, odverse weather conditions, and small technical problems However, when the day for lift-off arrived, reporters, photographers. McAuliffe's 18 third graders, family, and other spectators cheered the countdown At take-off. the Challenger arose from an awesome explosion, it was just as it was supposed to look. In less than two minutes, the crowd had witnessed a new era of space travel explode After three months of training. McAuliffe and her more experienced crewmates were ready for their multiple mission McAu- liffe's task was to conduct two 15-mmute classes m space as millions of school children watched via closed-circuit TV. The other crew members were scheduled to conduct an experiment on the development of instruments that would measure the ultravi- olet spectrum of HaHey's Comet Another was to sample radiation within the space- craft at various orbit points All this vanished. But it was the loss of the seven humans, the realization that shuttle flights involve much more than a wondrous display of mechanical and electronic wiz- ardry. that set off spontaneous expressions of grief across the U S. The disaster raised numerous questions The mam one being What went wrong? The cause of the accident may never be known for certam Attentions were drawn to a possible burn-through of the casing on one of the shuttle's two solid fuel booster rock- ets Technicians believe the right solid-fuel booster had recorded a pressure drop that could have caused a burnthrough The disaster is a major setback for the space program and raises basic questions about the future of manned space explora- tion For the friends and family of the courageous crew, it leaves unanswered questions that, unfortunately, may never have a solution ADS — An Unanswered Social Problem Five years ago most doctors, let alone the public, had never heard of AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Today information and false myths about the disease have started an epidemic of fear. Society is beginning to ask questions that may take the rest of the decade or longer to answer The severity and acknowledgment of AOS struck public awareness when Holly- wood's Rock Hudson died October 2 as the result of the AIDS disease AIDS has struck almost 16.000 Ameri- cans since 1979 and is expected to strike another 16.000 next year alone The jump in public awareness was soon demonstrated by protests and near hysteria displayed m some cities with the opening of school m September The A0S conflict and controversy kept students out of school because of parental fear of their children's exposure to victims of the disease Scientific developments in AIDS re- search have made it possible to detect AIDS antibodies in blood This allows the virus to be traced before virus carriers become sick enough to be diagnosed with AIDS Doctors and researchers will continue to explore the complexity of a disease striking victims at a rate equal to the paralytic polio epidemic during the 1950‘s. It may take years to contain and develop a cure for the syndrome i HAPPY M i ooth BIRTHDAY National News 3 effect the quality of education stu- dents receive After several long de- bates and late school board meetings. It was decided by the board to reduce the number of teachers by 2 75 full time teaching equivalents — two 5 English. 5 art. 5 VoAg. 5 computers, and 25 vocal music 4 Local News N efi AN . AN! 2VA In an effort to raise money to finish construction on the BandsheH. the first annual Apple Blossom Festival was held May 10 In spite of rainy weather condi- tions. the Festival was a success A craft show featuring over forty exhibitors was held in the firehaH Biuegrass music contin- ued all day with such bands as 'Pride of the Prairie ' “Willow Slough.” “Prairie Dog Town Council. and Bob Everhart per- forming in Vais Auction House instead of the Bandshell due to rain. The Apple Blossom Festival raised a total of $ 1020.10 and brought in other donations. Bandshell Restoration Project Reaches Completion School Board Faces Changes Apple Blossom Festival Aids Bandshell Project The beginning of the school year saw the completion of the Bandshell Renovation Project Volunteers worked through the summer months and by early July, the Bandshell was back on its foundation and work on the stage was completed A concrete slab was laid in front of the Bandshell on July 20. followed soon after by As students raced through football season toward Homecoming and State Playoffs, a race of a different kmd was challenging members of the community. School board elections were held Sep- tember 10 with three positions up for grabs in District No 1 a three-year term was vied for by James J. Barnes and incumbent and winner Jerry Wessels Also in that cfcstrict. Randy Larson ran unoppo- sed for a one year term vacated by Dick Nelsen Ray Zellmer arose victorious in the race for a three-year term m District No. 2. overcoming Ralph Simmons and incum- bent Ned Stork, The new members soon found them- selves embroiled in controversy. It be- came necessary for the school board to make cuts m the 1986-87 budget after being dealt massive cuts in state aid Although a variety of solutions were considered, a reduction of the teaching staff was chosen. Many citizens were concerned, however, that this would the addition of steps to the stage Stucco was applied to the outside of the BandsheH. completing the project by early fal Already the restored Bandshell has been used for several community events, including the annual Firemen's dance and a Jazz Band concert held May 4 A Serious Note to AHS Assemblies Throughout the year the student body was entertained and informed by numerous school assemblies Two of the assemblies were presented by other high school stu- dents. Bob Power, former Anita student presently drama director at St Joseph High school in Omaha, brought The Quiet Place” production to Anita The one-act play concerned a teenage girl whose boyfriend died at a party from an overdose of alcohol and pills. The octors hoped the production would be of value to students who feel pressured by alcohol and drugs (Pic. 1). The Walnut High School Swing Choir and (Pic 2). Jazz Works enlightened AHS with their musical talents and award-winning performance Grant's 6th Year Presents Peru Warren Grant ogam visited AHS. speak- ing of his adventures in Peru During the program. Grant modeled the latest Peru- vian men's fashions (Pic 4). Grant spent 32 days in Peru during May of 1985. Grant visited Lima. Pucalpa. and other jungle surround villages He spoke about the cul- tures. dress, and food This was Grant's sixth year of travel programs He has presented 280 programs in Iowa this year. Other places formerly presented to Anita students include Thai- land. Morocco, and New Guinea Grant travels alone and does al of his own filming He left April 28th for Indonesia, where he wtf spend 35 days This will be the topic of Grant's presentations next year Britt Small and FESTIVAL Bring Patriotic Tribute to AHS Also providing musical entertainment was the group FESTIVAL. The group played all types of music with their central theme honoring the Vietnam veteran FESTIVAL gave two performances in Anita Britt Smal. the band leader, and the band gave an hour presentation for elementary and high school students in the afternoon FESTIVAL performed that evening for a large public crowd This program was also sponsored by the Music Boosters Festival Family Enterprises Ltd. is a Missouri corporation including a management com- pany. a transportation company, two music publishing companies, and a recording label company. The family is an extended group of professional musicians, entertainers, techni- cal staff, and their families When Britt Smal returned from Vietnam in 1970. his dream was to put his life back together and to form a band While m college, he began forming his band, and in June. 1973. he hit the road with a seven-piece band, which quickly grew to the twelve piece All-American Showband known everywhere as FESTIVAL School News 5 Home-away-from-home for visiting students “I loved it. sa� d Michiko Maeya of Japan, as she described her stay in the United States Michiko. or Maeya as she prefers to be called, came to Iowa with a college friend and previous Anita foreign exchange student. Nohko Yamano She spent her five-week stay living with the John Scarlett family Maeya lives on the largest island which is part of the country of Japan. Hon-Shu. Her home is Zama City, which is a large city southwest of Tokyo. She Ives there with her parents and a younger brother Maeya is nineteen and presently attending a junior college in Tokyo Mapring m English, she noted that she wanted to come to the United States to see how the American people live While attending Anita High School, her favorite subjects were music and painting Maeya sad that she enpyed the casual atmosphere and the friendly students and faculty here Moeya was impressed by the Pwa scenery She said that the broad landscape, fresh air. and beautiful sunsets are some of her favorite things about our state. When she finishes college in Tokyo. Maeya would like to find a job which would allow her to travel to the United States frequently Although Pwa was not just what Maeya expected, she feels that she learned a Pt here and wants to come back again very soon “It is very pretty. People are very nice It is very friendly. When I came to Anita, people helped me a Pt. it is diff erent from where I lived, but people helped me along and now I feel a part of Anita ' expresses Roxana Andreu about Anita Roxana is a foreign exchange student from Rosarp, Argentina, who lived with the Lee Peoppe family She arrived in Anita January 15. meeting the cold weather. Roxana says that winter was a new experience for her. At first l was very excited because of snow, and then Pter I was sPk of it. like the sand and warm weather'' Roxana could be seen running through the haHs of AHS with pep and energy She could also be seen sprinting on the track as a member of the girl's track team The choice of school subjects was very popular with Roxana She noted that in Argentina the government chooses subjects. In Argentina. Roxana is a freshman m college studying veterinary medicine She was also doing a http modeling After Anita. Roxana would like to study veterinary medicine m Pwa someday Roxana is used to a large city, as Rosarp is the second largest in her country It has a population of over one mipn There Roxana lives with her mother and sister Apxandrp In speaking of her goals before leaving the United States. Roxana commented. I was hoping for this trp for almost four years It was a very planned thing, and I brought many expectations with me. I hope to gain a Pt of positive things and have gained many so far. It is important to me because I hod to interrupt my career to come here At school I am learning a Pt about We in Pwa. I like that ' Roxana concluded by describing herself. I am very sensitive so I Pve to Pve peopp I coup find that in Anita, it's nPe Also. I couP find good friends I like to be personal, not do what others do. m a aspects, good or bad thngs I'm just me. “I like to Porn things everyday One of my purposes is to be a cultured person I hke to do things real well — use the best of me. AHS was also wePomed with a revisit from Noriko Yamano. Noriko was a foreign exchange student m the 1983-84 school and stayed with the Francis Va� s family Since her stay in Anita. Noriko has comppted one year of schooling at junior college in Tokyo She is mapring in English and wouP like to work in AmerPa after college, however, does not see it as a likely possP ty After school classes, she works as a part-time operator. After a brpf stay in Anita. Noriko returned to her home m Chiba. Japan with hopes of again returning to Anita to visit her friends 6 - Foreign Exchange Small Teams Play Under New Leadership Janet Dorsey and Dave Kopp were both first year coaches. Jenny Wessels was selected All-Conference third team infield- er On the Spartan baseball team. David Boldt was selected All-Conference honor- able mention. Page 8 Pic 1. The softball starting infielders gather before the inning for some last-minute tips. Pic 2 Jill Jessen. Joni Stork. Micki Harris. Angie Russell, and Amy Watson warmup for the ElkHorn-Kimballton game. Pic 3. 1985 Baseball Team. Row 1. Roger Karns. Clint Carr. Lee Bailey. Brian Bartelson. Matt Russell. Craig Stork. Troy Waddell. Row 2: Coach Dave Kopp. Cliff Carr. Shane Harrison. Russ Hall. David Boldt. Dan Parker. Eric Ryan. Scott Glynn. Pic 4 In the C-M game. Stephanie Lane runs to first base as Amy Watson checks to see if she should go home. Page 9. Pic 1. Eric Ryan watches the action of the ElkHorn-Kimballton game as Matt Russell and Shane Harrison take care of the stats. Pic 2. Shane Harrison throws the ball back to the pitcher. Pic 3. Dan Parker, first baseman, reaches for the ball. Pic 4 1985 Softball team. Row 1: Stephanie Lane. Jenny Wessels. Micki Harris. Amy Watson, Joni Stork. Angie Russell Row 2: Coach Janet Dorsey. Lisa Watson. Holly Nelsen. Karla Wedemeyer. Jill Jessen. Beckie Nelsen, Tina Clark. Not pictured Man- agers — Colleen and Sondra Rathman. Pic 5. Pitcher Eric Ryan is ready to throw out the batter. Pic 6. As the batter hits a ground ball past Micki Harris. Amy Watson is there to back her up SoftbaH Baseball Pic 1. Jazz Band Row 1: JiH Jackson. Lisa Watson. Amber Leed. Tracey Suplee. Missy Harmsen. Karyl Lund. Row 2: Teri Steele. Alan McAfee. Gliff Carr. Suzanne Dodson. Keri Poeppe Row 3: Jeff Nelsen. Karla Murphy. Chris Reed. Roger Karns. Row 4: Gary Duff. Roxana Andreu. Mr. lacovazzi. Jim Konz, Brett Scarlett Pic 2. Band Officers and Band Council. Seated: Mr. lacovazzi and Keri Poeppe (Pres.) Row 1: Karla Murphy. Amber Leed. Paula Behrends Row 2: Tracey Suplee. Dave Dressier (V. Pres ). Teri Steele (Sec'y-Treas ). Suzanne Dodson Pic 3. Concert Band Row 1: Lisa Wilson. Rana Scarlett. Rusty Zellmer. Becky Nelsen. Jen Nichols. Irene Blazek. Scott Barker Row 2: Paula Behrends. Angie Pierce. Michelle Poeppe. Sheri Nelsen. Linda Blazek. Becky NewNn. Karyl Luna. Michiko Mia. Tracey Suplee. Missy Harmsen. Jill Jackson Row 3: Holly Nelsen, Lisa Watson. Alan McAfee. JiH Jessen. Gail Brincks. Teh Steele. Amber Leed. Keri Poeppe. Mike Christensen. Matt Russell. Burt Wilson, Karla Murphy. Roger Kams. Chris Reed. Lesile Dorsey Row 4: Mr lacovazzi. Jared Jessen, Jim Konz. Gary Duff. Brian Smith. CoCo Mamin. Roxanne Andreu. Eric Christensen. Scott Lund. Suzanne Dodson. Jeff Nelsen. Lori Trent. Cliff Carr. Dave Dressier 1L 10 Band Pic 4 At the Jazz Band State Contest Mr. lacovazzi prepares to begin performance. Members shown are Row 1: Missy Harmsen. Tracey Suplee. Amber Leed. Lisa Watson. Teri Steele Row 2: Keri Poeppe, Suzanne Dodson. Cliff Carr Row 3: Roger Karns. Chris Reed. Spartans March to a New Beat r. Pic 1 Donna Jensen provided half- time entertainment with her baton rout- ines along with the marching band Pic 2. 1985 Marching Band, directed by Frank locovazzi and majorette Suzanne Dod- son. provided halftime entertainment and performed in several parades Pic 3. The pep band played during basketball game halftimes Pic 4 The school song fired up the student body at the beginning and end of each pep rally Pic 5. Frank locovazzi. whose specialty is percus- sion. teaches base drummers Brian Smith and Jared Jessen a new ca- dence Band 11 Jungle Kingdom Royalty Pic 1. Denis© Behrends relaxes before the coronation. Pic 2. Sopho- more attendants were Jill Jessen and Shane Harrison Pic 3. Troy Waddell welcomed the guests as Master of Ceremonies Pic 4. Paula Behrends and Jeff Eversole were the junior class attendants. Pic 5. The seniors dedicated Homecoming '85 to Ken- ny Harrison and Herb Waddell. Denise Behrends thanks them for their years of working the chain at home foot- ball games Pic 6. The senior King and Queen candidates Row 1: Denise Behrends. Jenny Wessels. Joni Stork. Tammy Van Aernam. Kristi Lund. Row 2: Troy Christensen. Chris Mailander. David Dressier. Ranee Lund. Dan Winther Pic 7. The crownbearers were Bobby Wessling and Brianne Westfall 12 Homecoming Pic 1. A trip through “The Great Satari reflects the theme of Homecoming 1985 Pic 2. Freshmen class attendants were Lisa Watson and Dan Parker Pic 3. King David Dressier and Queen Denise Behrends take the reigning seats over Homecoming '85 Pic 4. Dick Dorsey, the 15-year King, and Dona Lane, the 10-year Queen, represented the alumni. Pic 5. Homecoming ushers were Fletcher Nichois. Sherry Vais. Angie Russell, and Gail Brincks. Homecomng 13 Pic 1. Gail Brincks had the job of auctioneering during the annual spirit week jersey auc- tion. He was helped out by Fletcher Nichols. Ranee Lund, and Dan Winther Pic 2. The swing choir show their home spirit as they yell 'rah!' In the song FOOTBALL Pic 3. WHO WILL REIGN OVER THE JUNGLE KINGDOM? is the question asked on the senior window which took first place in the window contest Pic 4. Rod Scarf and Jeremy Larsen show off the junior high theme - DON'T MONKEY AROUND WITH THE SPARTANS Pic 5. Lee Bailey acts as the Spartan native on the freshmen float. HOMECOMING '86 Safari on Parade t T'j v, HOKECOKIHG ffi CLASS 0?® 3 ML 14 Homecoming Pic 1. The native. Rusty Grubbs, and his trusty pet gorilla accompany the senior float - WHAT CHEETAH WANTS. CHEETAH GETS - 'BULLDOG STEW' The seniors took first place in the float competition Pic 2. One entry In the parade was SAFARI TRAIN, which is shown carrying kids from the Jr high and elementary Pic 3. The high school marching band and flag corps head the Homecoming Parade Pic 4 The cheerleaders hold this special pep rally at BandsheH Park Pic 5. BEAT THE ‘DOGS PALMS DOWN was the theme for the sophomore float Pic 6. The junior float. SWINGIN' TO A VICTORY, is followed by the 10-year royalty. Homecoming 15 Individuals Set Sights High — Spartan Rolling Hills Conference Selections 1st team Offense Dave Dressier Fletcher Nichols Troy Christensen Dan Winther Chris Mailander Dave Bddt 1st team Defense Troy Christensen Chris Mailander Dave Dressier Ranee Lund Rick Wiiamson 2nd team: Rusty Grubbs — offense T rry Vais — offense and defense Dan Winther — defense Honorable Mention: Gail Brincks ML 16 Football Pic 1. 1985 SPARTANS Row 1: Fred Christensen. Mike Williamson. Jeremy Rydl. Brian Bartelson, Clint Carr. BiH Ehrman. CKff Carr Row 2: Jeff Eversoie, Brad Scarf. Brad Crozier. Brian Smith. Daniel Brincks. Scott Glynn. Craig Stork. Dan Parker. Roger Karns. Dennis Brincks. mgr. Brett Scarlett. Row 3: Shaun Rydl. Dave Boldt. Troy Waddell. Terry Vais. Gail Brincks. Troy Christensen. Chris Mailander. Fletcher Nichols. Ranee Lund. Dan Winther. Rusty Grubbs. Dave Dressier. Jeff Nelsen. Rick Williamson Pic 2. The Spartan squad was led by captains Troy Christensen, Chris Mailander. Dan Winther. and Dave Dressier Pic 3. Sparking the enthusiasm of large crowds, this year's cheerleading squad was expanded to an eight-member squad Paula Behrends. Laura Watson, Angie Russell. Jenny Wessels. Tammy Van Aernam, Jill Jessen. Lisa Watson. Leslie Willet Pic 4. Co-captains Jenny Wessels and Tammy Van Aernam investigate the balloon bouquet left by an anonymous Spartan fan. There was one thought running through a group of boys' minds this fall Football Playoffs. In 1971, the Spartans, coached by Ron Johnson, had a 9-0 record which would have qualified them for playoffs; however, the state series did not begin until 1972 This year those long-awaited goals and dreams became reality. Making a mark in AHS history, the 1985 Spartan football team was the first team to qualify for the Iowa State Playoffs The spark of enthusiasm touched not only the school, but also the community Recapping the season Coach Jim WiHet commented.'‘I was very pleased with the performance of the football team. We had a lot of fun but still worked hard and achieved a lot of success. Everything the football team got, they deserved. Most importantly, the trophy was won in part for the community and their efforts. Spartans Arise Triumphant In Playoff Bout Pic I. Rick Williamson shows his exhaustion after a hard-fought battle for the playoff berth Pic 2. Spartan fans swarm the field to congratu- late their team Pic 3. The marching Spartans entertain the record crowd Pic 4. Chris Mailan- der pushes toward the school record of yards rushing. Pic 5. Dan Winther grabs another pass for extra Spartan yardage Football 16. The Spartan squad returned 12 lettermen from the 5-4 record season last year The team came into the '85- 86 year with a new set of goals m mind. Assistant Coach Rex Mehrhoff. who works with the defensive coordinations, set the goal of not being scored upon Not until the ‘Game of the Year' against Cumberland-Massena did the team lose sight of this. After losing the grasp on the Conference Champion- ship, the Spartans returned for sweet revenge, Anita conquered C-M 14-3 in the first round of playoff action The Spartans advanced to the quarterfi- nals to face Nishna Valley Pic 1. Dave Dressier and Rick Williamson attempt to stop a Nishna Valley runner for a loss. Pic 2. Dave Boldt. first-team all conference selec- tion and Anita's quarterback, crosses the goal line for Anita's conversion Pic 3. Dave Boldt tries to escape the Nishna Valley defender Pic 4. Dave Dressier and Troy Christensen proudly display Anita's playoff trophy Pic 5. Brincks breaks through n e line for a nice gam against the Nishna Valley defense. Page 16.4.PIC 1. Enthusiastic playoff crowd cheers team on Pic 2. All- conference nose guard Troy Christensen, breaks through the line for a quarterback sack Pic 3. Spartan coaches receive recognition for their teamwork efforts in qualifying a team for the state playoffs Pic 4. Rick Williamson, one of the team's leading tacklers. puHs a Nishna Valley runner to the ground Pic 5. The Spartan squad t$ not complete without the cheerlead- ers' enthusiasm and spirit. U 16.2 Football Pic 1. Chris Mailander. Anita's most powerful rusher, attempts to run over two defenders. Pic 2. Anita's strong safety, Terry Vais, breaks up a pass attempt Pic 3. Dave Dressier, one of Anita's powerful linebacker tackles a Nishna Valley runner Pic 4. The swarming Anita's defense gets ready to tackle a Nishna Valley opponent Pic 5. Fletcher Nichols. Anita's all-conference tackle, blocks downfield. Pic 6. After catching a pass, wmgback Ranee Lund turns upfield for a pass ALL-SOUTHWEST IOWA CLASS 8 FOOTBALL TEAM 1st team Chns Marfander— Honorary Captare Dave Dressier— Offensive Guard Ranee Lund— Defensive End Honorable Mention Dan Wntner Fletcher N cho s Dave Boidt Troy Christensen Softball Scoreboard Anita Opponent 4 Stuart-Menlo 18 4 Exira 12 0 Bridgewater-Fontanele 11 17 Eariham 5 7 Walnut 12 1 Orient-Mack sburg 9 2 Adair-Casey 7 11 Ekhorn-Kimballton 23 1 Cumberiand-Massena 13 3 Exira 15 4 Walnut 13 1 Orient-Mock sburg 20 1 Ekhom-Kimbalton 13 10 Cumberiand-Massena 25 2 Dexfield 14 0 Bridgewater-Fontanele 10 0 Sectionals — Orient-Macksburg 12 Baseball Scoreboard Anita Opponent 1 Stuart-Menlo 17 1 Exira 11 2 Bridgewater-Fontanele 15 3 Eariham 15 1 Walnut 31 9 Orient-Macksburg 4 13 Adair-Casey 15 0 Ekhom-Kimbalton 16 2 Cumberiand-Massena 12 1 Walnut 14 0 Exira 12 8 Orient-Macksburg 7 4 Bridgewater-Fontanele 17 2 Elkhom-KImbalton 12 0 Cumberiand-Massena 18 Just for the Record Anita Varsity Volleyball Opponent 1 Exira 3 1 Ekhorn-KImbalton 3 1 Bridgewater-Fontanele 3 1 Walnut 3 3 Cumberiand-Massena 0 1 Corning 3 1 Bridgewater-Fontanele 3 1 Adair-Casey 3 1 Guthrie-Center 3 1 Audubon 3 1 Adair-Casey Anita Tourney 4-4-0 Conference Tourney 2-5-0 3 Anita FootbaN Scoreboard Opponent 30 Adair-Casey 0 50 Exira 0 48 Bridgewater-Fontanele 0 45 Walnut 0 54 Orient-Macksburg 0 54 Ekhom-Kimbalton 0 6 Cumberiand-Massena 12 24 Carson Macedonia 0 14 First Round Playoffs — Cumberiand-Massena 3 14 Quarterfinals — Mshna Valey 33 Pic 1. Pep Club members kept spirit high at AHS by decorating the halls with col- orful posters and banners Row 1: Troy Christensen (Sec y). Joni Stork (Pres ). Kristi Lund (V. Pres ). Sherry Vais (Treas). Row 2: Troy Waddell. JaneHe Bnchacek. Teresa Petersen. Jocquie Thelen. Tammy VanAernam. Lori Neisea Ann Turner. Den- ise Behrends Row 3: Scott Glynn. Beckie Neisen. Sherry Nelsen. Amber Leed. Missy Harmsen, Wendi Lund. Keri Poeppe Row 4: Paula Behrends. Dana Wi. Angie Russell. Laura Watson. Jill Jes- sen. Coco Marnin. Juke Wat- ers. Jenny Wessels Pep Club Summer Fall Scores 17 ML This year's volleyball season started with much determination and spirit for the Spartanette's volleyball teams with two new coaches — head coach Dan Crozier and assistant coach Janet Dorsey Although the season had its disappointments, it also had its highlights The Sportanettes captured the Bedford Tournament and came up with surprises in the Rolling Hills Conference. Three seniors were recognized in the all-conference selections: Tammy VanAernam and Angie Russell were 2nd team and Jenny Wessels was honorable mention. Pic 1. Freshman Volleyball Team Row 1: Laura Hansen. Tamra Duff. Holy Nelsen. Darla Havens. Sheri Nelsen, Stephanie Lane Row 2: Coach Janet Dorsey. Lori Trent. Michelle Poeppe. Julie Waters, Dana Will. Krista Oathoudt Pic 2. Senior Angie Russell spikes as rest of the team looks on. Pic 3. Jenny Wes- sels makes a diving bump to her setter Tammy Van- Aernam. Pic 4 Junior Var- sity Team Lisa Watson. Jill Jessen. Karyl Lund. Jill Jack- son. Tracey Suplee. Coach Dan Crozier. Coco Marnin. Joanne Grant. Keri Poeppe. Laura Watson. Beckie Nelsen Middle Row Missy Harmsen. Karla Mur- phy, Amber Leed. Paula Behrends, Asst Coach Janet Dorsey. Pic 5. Spar- tonettes warm up at the home opener ft 18 Volleyball Determination and Spirit Sparks Surprises Pic 1 Laura Watson bump returns the serve. Pic 2. Tammy VanAernam makes a high set to spiker Jenny Wessels Pic 3. Varsity Volleyball Team. Front Coco Marnin. Laura Watson. Karyl Lund. Middle Amber Leed. Paula Behrends. Coach Dan Crozier. Angie Russell. Jenny Wessels. Missy Harmsen. Asst Coach Janet Dorsey. Tracey Supiee Back: Denise Behrends. Amy Watson. Wend Lund. Tammy VanAernam Pic 4. Derwse Behrends goes up for the spike as Amy Watson waits for a possible return. VoleybaB 19 9 New administrators had lots to learn Pic 1. After being principal at Afton-East Union. Arvid Goettsche came to Anita to assume the superintendent's responsibilities Pic 2. Previously an English teacher at Spirit Lake. Jeff Athey came to AHS to serve his first year as principal Pic 3. Besides tending to the administrations' secretarial needs. Shirley Konz and Naomi Hack well can be seen helping the students as well. Pic 4. Mr Dan Crozier. elementary principal, plans his monthly activities calendar Pic 5. The three administrators meet with school board members 1L 20 Administration-Staff Pic 1. Janitors Barb Jessen. Josephine Ballenseifer. and Harold Cams get the dirty jobs done Student janitor Ron Williamson helps out at the elementary Pic 2. Bus drivers Warren Christensen. Linda Vais. Tom Shmkle. Peggy Christen- sen. and Karen Berger were on tight schedules to rendezvous with the suburbans and buses on the routes Pic 3. Cheryl McCaskey. Mike Lee, Jim WiHet. Jeff Athey. and Dale Jackson watch the routine at the pep rally Pic 4. Janitor Mike Lee helps the seniors set up for Homecoming Pic 5. Barb Jessen Betty Wahlert. and Phyllis Brownsberger get the hot rolls out of the warming oven Janitors. Cooks. Drivers 21 The Spartan has mad© a lot of magic this 1985-86 school year! In mid-September the Spartan staff took a field trip to Simpson College to learn more about the magic of yearbook layout. Pic 1. The Pork Producers grill pork patties at a football game with all proceeds going to the yearbook fund. Representing the Pork producers: Dave McCaskey. Alison McCaskey. Steve CHsen. and George Behrends Pic 2. Joni Stork. Wylie Wahlert. and Rusty Zellmer look at the '85 Spartan at the yearbook dance Pic 3. The Spartan staff. Front row Amy Watson. Janeile Brichacek. Lori Neisen. Keri Poeppe (editor), and Jenny Wesseis (editor) Middle row Angie Russell. Laura Hansen. Karyl Lund. Julie Waters. Suzanne Dodson (photography editor). Teri Steele (photography editor), and JiH Jessen Standing Lori Trent. Teresa Petersen. Dana WiH. Amber Leed, Jacquie Theien. Darla Havens. Cliff Carr. Traci Paulsen. Beckie Neisen. Alan McAfee. Sheri Neisen. Michelle Peoppe. and Lana Wedemeyer Pic 4 Julie Waters. Robert Goodman. Joanne Grant. Traci Paulsen. Keri Peoppe. and Jil Jessen all look at their yearbooks at the dance 1L 22 Spartan Journalism Rated 5th Overall in the State The 1985-86 Spy. advised by Mrs Ruthe Brock- et. won national and state recognition Chris Madander was one of the 44 out of 4000 high schoolers who received a National Quin and Scrofl Gold Key award for editorial writing Overafl. the Spy placed 5th in the ‘Page in a Local Paper division of the Iowa High School Press Association (IHSPA). The writers were rated 3rd overall in the HSPA Spring Writing Contest Other award winners in the IHSPA Spring Writing Contest were Suzanne Dodson — 3rd in sports photography. Chris Mailan- der — 2nd in editorial writing, and Ken Poeppe — 1st in column writing Pic 1. The editorial staff of the Spy Row 1: Amber Leed. Jenny Wessels. Demse Behrends. Joni Stork. Suzanne Dodson, and Chris Mailander Row 2: Ken Poeppe and Troy Christensen Pic 2. Chris Mailander was recognized as a state winner by the Society of Professional Journal- ists for his essay. “What a Free Press Means to Me He also went to their Spring Conference to read his essay Pic 3. The reporters for the Spy Row 1: Ten Steele. Paula Behrends. and Karyl Lund Row 2: Denise Behrends. Shane Harrison, and Rana Scarlett SPY 23 The Magicians Who Teach Us Pic 1. Dennis Zimmerman searches for sociology trivia in the daily paper Pic 2. Jim Willet (PE. Coaching), Rex Mehrhoff (Business. Coaching), and Lynn Johnson (Ind Arts. Coaching). Not pictured: Dean Roasch (Coaching) Pic 3. Laura Oisen and Dave McCaskey cast the leads for the musical. Babes m Arms ' Pic 4 Virginia Eilts catalogs books for the library Pic 5. Karen McFadden, Bev Johnson, and John Burke relax and talk in the teachers' lounge 1L 24 Faculty The Magic Begins Here Pic 1. Ke y Abbott (6th grode. Coaching) and Janet Dorsey (Cooching) Pic 2. Daie Jackson taiks to students in art ciass. Pic 3. Bob Jackson (Physical Science. Coaching), Dennis Zimmerman (Biological Science). Rob Holcomb (Vo Ag). and Dave Boidt (JH Science Social Studies. Coaching) Pic 4. Rob Holcomb plays his trombone in the pep band at home basketbal games Pic 6. Rex Mehrhoff holds his son Jason Pic 6. Patty Mehrhoff (1st grode) is the advisor for high school cheerleaders and choreographer for swing choir and the musical Faculty 25 Stephanie Wessels — Pres. Scott McAfee — Vice Pre? Jennifer Watson — Sec. Kenna Harrison — Treas Terri Bartelson Sacha Berge Gabrielle Exline Jason Hockenberr Laura Korns Chuck Kinzie Seventh Grade Volleyball — UNDEFEATED! Pic 1. Junior High VoHeybaM Team. Row 1: Sarah Long. Terri Bartelson. Sacha Berge. Jin Watson. Jay Watson. Stephanie Wessels. Kenna Harrison. Laura Korns. Sherrey Suplee. Lori Marnin. Tina Wilson, Julie Woodruff Row 2: Sondra Rathman. Sara Mailander. Chris Pankonen. Jenny Boldt. Colleen Rath- man. Deia« a Christensen. Shauna Christensen. Debbie Hall. Pic 2. Junior high gridders line up on defense against Elk-Horn KimbaHton. 26 7th grade Fal sports i Matt Mardesen George Marnin Lori Marnin Brad Obermeier Billy Simon Brent Smith Chris Stephenson Jamie Stokley Sherrey Suplee Chris Wall Jill Watson Tina Wilson Rusty Williamson Julie Woodruft Not Pictured: Rob Dory Jimmy Newlin Pic 1. Junior High Football Players. Row 1: Coach Lynn Johnson. Rod Scarf, Dan Lohoff. Jeremy Larsen. Larry Vais. Trevor Christensen, Daren Ruggles, B. J. Woodruff. Craig Havens. Corey Matthies, Brent Smith. Matt Mardesen. Row 2: George Marnin. Rod Lane. Ryan Leed. Chris Stephenson. Devin Schollars. Matt Wil- liamson. Todd Russell. Chris Wall. Brad Ober- meier. Rusty Williamson. Chuck Kinzie. and Scott McAfee. Pic 2. Cheering the young Spartan gridders on to victory this year were Colleen Rathman. Sarah Long. Captain Sara Mailander. Debbie Hall. Stephanie Wessels and Sondra Rathman 7th grade Fa« sports 27 Two new board members face tough decisions Pic 1. Administrators and school board members await the start of a spring meeting Pic 2. New members Ray Zeilmer and Randy Larson discuss an issue with Jerry Wessels (center) Pic 3. Arvid Goettsche. board president Phyllis Nichois. and Helen Westphal refer to board notes Pic 4. Arvid Goettsche expresses his opinions on an issue. Pic 5. Retiring board members Neil Stork and Dick Nelsen awarded plaques by Phyllis Nichols for their time and effort 28 School Board WINTER Vais Places Second in State Public Speaking 1L 30 FFA Pic 1. Shaun Rydl and Gail Brincks award Steve Sturtz of the Anita Coop the Honorary Chapter Farmer award, the person or organization that helps out the FFA the most Pic 2. 1986-87 FFA officers: Darnel Brincks — sentinel. Shaun Rydl —Pres. Scott Glynn — V. Pres. Shane Harrison — Treas. Beckie Nelsen — Reporter. Dennis Brincks — Sec'y Pic 3. FFA members. Row 1: Donna Jensen. Gail Brincks. Ranee Lund. Troy Christensen. Sherry Vais. Ann Turner Row 2: Beckie Nelsen. Jeremy Rydl. Brian Bartelson. Mike Williamson. Lee Bailey. Dennis Brmcks Row 3: Daniel Brincks. Scott Glynn. Trent Montgomery. Ken Lovitt. Brad Scarf, Craig Stork. Leslie Dorsey. Shane Harrison. Pic 4.State Represen- tative Wendell Pellet. Troy Christensen. Gail Brincks. and Advisor Rob Holcomb attend the legislative luncheon sponsored by the Dept of Public Instruc- tion. Gov Terry Bransted was the speaker Learning To Do Doing To Learn Earning To Live Living To Serve ANITA Pic 1. 1985-86 FFA officers Donna Jensen — Reporter. Gail Brincks — V. Pres. Ranee Lund — Sentinel. Troy Christensen — Pres. Sherry Vais — Treas. Ann Turner — Sec'y Pic 2. Southwest District contest winners Ranee Lund tied for first in Arc Welding. Shaun RycH — third in state for Forage Production. Shane Harrison — Bronze at state for Turf and Landscape — management. Beckie Neisen — Local Horse. Gail Brincks — Local Ag Place- ment Pic 3. Special district honors Scott Glynn — district delegate. Sherry Vais — Pubfcc Speaking. Dennis Brincks — district delegate Pic 4 Chapter awards Shaun Rydl — Agribusi- nessman. Shane Harrison — Production Farmer. Sherry Vais — second in State Public Speaking. Lesile Dorsey — Greenhand Pic 5. The FFA department was cut to half-time for the 1986- 87 school year Advisor Rob Holcomb will be leaving us this year He was always willing to lend a helping hand FFA 31 Pic 1. JV Team. Row 1: Daria Havens. Julie Waters. Stephanie Lane. Leslie Wiliet. Jin Jessen. Holy Nelsen. Lisa Watson. Lori Trent. Lisa Wilson. Manager JHI Jessen. Row 2: Lana Wedemeyer. Tamra Duff. Dana Will, Joanne Grant, Michelle Poeppe. Krista Oathoudt. Laura Hansen. Coach Kelly Abbott. Pic 2. Karla Wedemeyer, Joni Stork, and Angie Russell tangle with a tafl Exira team. Pic 3. Seniors Denise Behrends. Angie Russell. Jenny Wessels. and Joni Stork were presented plaques commending them on the season. Pic 4. Joni Stork and Denise Behrends fight for a rebound. Pic 5. Jenny Wessels and Laura Watson work the ball around against an Oakland defense. Pic 6. Denise Behrends defends all-state team member Jan Jensen as Amber Leed prepares to grasp any loose balls ML 32 G Basketball Girls Break Losing Streak Pic 1. Joni Stork looks up court to forward Amy Watson. Pic 2. Laura Watson takes a shot against the Exira defense. Pic 3. Amy Watson drives for a basket. Pic 4. Varsity Team. Row 1: Head Coach Janet Dorsey, Denise Behrends. Joni Stork. Angie Russell, Jenny Wessels. Row 2: Paula Behrends, Amy Watson. Amber Leed. Laura Watson, Karla Wedemeyer, Jill Jessen. Row 3: Manager Darla Havens. Lisa Watson, Holly Nel- sen, Leslie Willet. Joanne Grant, Manager Jill Jessen. assistant coach Kelly Abbott. Gifts' Basketball 33 The Spartans finished the season with a 7-6-1 dual meet record. They were very well represented at the Conference Tournament with six wrestlers in the finals Chris Mailander. Troy Waddell. Rick Williamson and Craig Stork each finished first with Brad Scarf and Shaun Rydl finishing second. The overall team finished third. Pic 1. The 1985-86 Wrestlers and their respective weights. Row 1: Rex Mehrhoff - Coach. Jeremy Rydl - 119. Mike Williamson - 119, Shaun Rydl - 138. Rick Williamson - 126. Lori Nelsen - Manager Row 2: Janelle Brichacek - Manager. Troy Waddell - 167, Craig Stork - 145, Scott Glynn - Hwt., Chris Mailander -185. Brad Scarf -132. Teresa Petersen - Manager. Pic 2. Shaun Rydl puts a cross-body on an Exira wrestler Pic 3. Rick Williamson attempts to pin an Exira wrestler with a reverse half-nelson. Pic 4. At the Conference Tournament pep rally the wrestlers did a remake of The Super Bowl Shuffle to make it “The Iowa State Shuffle . Shown are - Chris Mailander. Shaun Rydl. Brad Scarf. Rick Williamson. Troy Waddell. Jeremy Rydl. Mike Williamson. Craig Stork. Scott Glynn and Coach Rex Mehrhoff. At sectionals Pick Williamson (1st place). Chris Mailander. Shaun Pydl and Brad Scarf (2nd place) advanced to districts m district action Chris Mailander finished sec- ond. advancing to state Rick Williamson. Shaun Pydl and Brad Scarf each finished fourth At State Chris lost a well-fought battle m an 8-11 decision Pic 1. In action at the State Wrestling Tournament is Chris Mailander Pic 2 Brad Scarf is ready to shoot forward Pic 3. Troy Waddell takes control of his opponent Pic 4 Chris prepares to throw Tom Boe of Dike at State Pic 5 Craig Stork does an arm bar on his opponent Wrestling 35 n An Apple For The Teacher Pic 1. Ruthe Brocker (English). Vicki Van- derbur (English. French). John Burke (History). Cheryl McCaskey (English. Guidance), and Cecelia Vanderbur (Resource) Pic 2. Cheryl McCaskey keeps an eye on the field while running the concession stand during football games Pic 3. Vicki Vanderbur checks home- work while overseeing study hall Pic 4. John Burke can be found behind the scenes in the NFL concession stand during basketball sea- son Pic 5. Ceceha Vanderbur takes her turn at the gate of a home basketball game Pic 6. Typing up stories for THE SPY occupies Ruthe Brocker's time on Mondays 1L 36 Faculty Ptc 1. Bill Foulkes attempts to iron out the conflicts in class schedules Pic 2. Frank lacovazzi cues in the flute section during the Spring Concert. Pic 3. Max Turner and daughter Meagan try to keep dry during a rainy football season Pic 4. Beverly Johnson (Home Economics, Business). BiB Foulkes (Math, Guidance), and Max Tumer (Compu ters). Pic 5. Beverly Johnson checks th« scoreboard at a basketbaB game Pic 6 Karen McFodden and Frank lacovazzi hear up the music department Pic 7. Karei McFodden works with the basses on the! part Sara Mailander. Pres. Debbie Hall. V. Pres B.J. Woodruff. Sec y Corey Matthies. Treas. Jenny Boldt Trevor Christensen Deidra Christensen Shauna Christensen Cherry Hall Jenny Hansen Craig Havens Jeremy Larsen Pic 1. Jr. High Wrestlers Row 1: Rod Scarf. Brad Obermeier. Ryan Leed. Todd Russell. Rusty Williamson. Craig Havens. Matt Williamson. Chuck Kin- zie. Jimmy Newlin. Row 2: Larry Vais. Chris Stephenson. Darren Ruggles. B.J. Woodruff. Brent Smith. Jeremy Larsen. Trevor Christensen. Corey Matthies. Matt Mardesen. Coach — Rex Mehrhoff Pic 2. Jr High Boys Basketball Row 1: Rusty Williamson. B.J. Woodruff. Brent Smith. Scott McAfee. Jason Hockenberry Row 2: Rod Lane. Chris Wall. Jeremy Larsen, Rod Scarf. Craig Havens. Jimmy Newlin Row 3: Dan Lohoff. Chuck Kinzie. Matt Williamson. Larry Vais. Matt Mardesen. Todd Russell. Chris Stephenson. Corey Matthies Pic 3. Jr. High Basketball Cheerleaders Clockwise Gabrielle Exline. Sarah Long, Tina Wilson. Shauna Christensen 38 Eighth - Winter Sports Dan Lohoff Chris Pankonen Colleen Rothman Sondra Rothman Darren Ruggles Todd Russell Rod Scarf Devin SchoHars Gail Shoemaker Larry Vais Matt Williamson John Wilson JH Girls' Basketball Score High in Competition Pic 1. Jr High Girls Basketball Row 1: Laura Korns. Julie Woodruff. Kenna Harrison. Stephanie Wessels. Sacha Berge. Terri Bartetson Row 2: Deidra Christensen. Sherry Suplee. Ji Watson. Lori Marnm. Chris Pankonen. Cherry Hall. Row 3: Colleen Rathman Row 4: Sara Maiiander. Debbie Hall. Sondra Rathman Row 5: Jenny Boldt. Jay Watson Pic 2. Jr High Wrestling Cheerleaders Bottom: Debbie Hall. Jenny Boldt. Julie Woodruff Top: Sarah Long. Kenna Harrison, Stephanie Wessels Eighth - Winter Sports 39 Hoopsters Take Conference Second The Spartans put up a touch fight for the conference title. Two losses to Elk Horn-Kimballton placed the Spartans in second with a 12-2 conf. record Pic 1. Varsity squad Row 1: Mgr Jill Jessen. Shane Harrison. Burt Wilson. Mike Williamson. Mgr Matt Mardesen. Row 2: Mgr Jill Jackson. Brian Smith. Daniel Brincks. Jim Konz. Gail Bnncks, Dennis Brincks. Asst Dean Raasch Row 3: Hd. Coach Dave Boldt, David Boldt. Ranee Lund. Danny Winther. Eric Ryan. Jeff Eversole Pic 2. Danny Winther and Jeff Eversole defend the outside shot attempt. Pic 3. Ranee Lund and Jeff Eversole gain possession from Danny Winther s tip Pic 4 David Boldt odds an easy freethrow Pic 5. Jeff Eversole lays up a shot in pre-game practice. w • The Spartan squad advanced to the third round of district tournament action before bring- ing the season to a close The team finished 13- 7 overall and placed four players on the Al- Conference squads Pic 1 2. Danny Winther displays the crowd-pleasing jam . Winther received second team All-Conf recognition Pic 3. Second team AR-Conf selection David Boldt looks to pass into a teammate Pic 4. Ranee Lund prepares to drop a free throw against Exira. Lund was selected to the AM-Conf. first team Pic 5. Eric Ryan adds an uncontended lay up Brian Smith positions himself to rebound Pic 6. J. V squad Row 1: Lee Bailey. Roger Karns. Dennis Brincks, Dan Parker. Daniel Brincks Row 2: Head Coach Dave Boldt. Brad Crozier. Mike Williamson. Shane Harrison. Matt Russell. Cliff Carr. Asst Dean Raasch Freshmen Set Speech Record Jerod Christensen Tina Clark Tamra Duff Bill Ehrman Leslie Dorsey Laura Hansen Matt Russell. Pres Alan McAfee. V. Pres Brad Crozier. Sec'y Holly Nelsen, Treas Lee Bailey Brian Bartelson Linda Blazek Clint Carr Eric Christensen Pic 1. Craig Stork and 10 other freshmen add depth to the Spartan squad Pic 2 Jeff Schaaf. Jared Jessen. and Lesile Dorsey work on the jungle scene for the freshmen Homecoming float 42 Freshmen Jared Jessen Roger Korns Trent Montgomery Krista Oathoudt Dan Parker Michelle Poeppe Chris Reed Jeremy Rydl Brad Scarf Brett Scarlett Jeff Schoaf Craig Stork Lori Trent Lisa Watson Lana Wedemeyer Leslie Wi et Mike Wifcamson Lisa Wilson Pic 1 Freshmen decorated Al's TV Shop window for Homecoming Pic 2 Matt Russell. Keri and Michelle Poeppe stick it out in the rainy weather while cheermg the Spartan football team onto a victory Pic 3. Tina Clark and Lee Bailey work on homecoming signs in Korns' garage Freshmen 43 A Catch the Magic of Spirit A 44 Cheerleadtng ANITA GPLS' BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD OPPONENT 37 Adair - Casey 69 61 East Greene 63 43 Eartham 47 63 Ek Horn - KimbaHton 100 41 Exira 82 31 Oakland 71 22 Bridgewater - Fontanele 66 44 Walnut 76 46 Orient Macksburg 64 | 64 Coon rapids - Bayard 77 , 64 Cumberland - Massena 69 34 Stuart - Menlo 86 61 Exira 80 28 Bridge wafer - FontaneUe 75 43 Prescott 70 46 Walnut 78 60 Orient - Macksburg 61 46 Ek Horn - KimbaHton 108 52 Cumberland - Massena 44 32 SECTIONALS Griswold 91 BOYS' BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD Page 44. Pic 1. '85-86 basketball and wrestling cheerleaders pull off a stunt at the end of their routine to Butft this City . Bottom: Shelly Newln. Beckie Nelsen. Paula Behrends. Angie Russell, and Traci Paulsen Top Tammy VanAernam. Jill Jessen. and Sheri Nelsen Pic 2. Basketball Cheerleaders Shelly Newln, Traci Paul- sen. Paula Behrends. Tammy VanAernam. Jenny Wessex, and Jill Jessen Pic 3. Basketball Cheerleaders Paula Behrends. Traci Paulsen. Shelly Newhn. Jill Jessen. Tammy VanAernam. and Jenny Wessels get the spirit going at the C M basketball ers Beckie Nelsen. Angie Russell. Sheri Nel- sen. and Tammy VanAernam Pic 2. Wres- ting Cheerleaders Angie Russell and Beckie Nelsen cheer on Shaun Rydl at sectionals. Pic 3. The basketball and wrestling cheerlead- ers join forces for a routine to Buit this City . Pic 4. Wrestling cheerleaders Sheri Nelsen and Tammy VanAernam do a take-down cheer for Chris Mailander game Page 45. Pic 1. Wrestling Cheerlead- Cheerieadng 45 Julie Waters. Pres. Eric Ryan, V. Pres Laura Watson. Sec'y Joanne Grant. Treas Janice Aiff Deanna Andrews Pic 1. President Julie Waters counts part of the sophomore magazines sales The record $1335.48 will set Prom '87 off to a good start. Pic 2. During Homecoming Week the sopho- mores showed their spirit by decorating their hallway to cheer the players on to victory. Pic 3. Darla Havens. Laura Wat- son. Beckie Nelsen. Cathy Specht, Janice Alff. Dana Will. Julie Waters, and Joanne Grant hang balloons, streamers, and posters for the Homecoming hall decoration contest Scott Barker Irene Blazek Daniel Brincks Dennis Brincks Cliff Carr Mike Christensen Scott Glynn Shane Harrison Darla Havens Jill Jessen Stephanie Lane Brian Lank Ken Lovitt Coco Marnin Beckie Nelsen 1L 46 Sophomores Pic 1. Shelly Newlin, Dennis Brincks. Janice Alff, Deanna Andrews. Scott Glynn, and Eric Ryan cheer m the spirit stick competition at a pep rally Pic 2. Tammy Shoemaker and Stephanie Lane concen- trate on painting in art class Pic 3. President Julie Waters and secretary Laura Watson discuss magazine sales Sophomores Top Magazine Sales Record Sheri Nelsen Shelly Newlin Jenn Nichols Traci Paulsen Shaun Rydl Tammy Shoemaker Cathy Specht Robert Templeman Amy Watson Dana Win Mike WHkamson Ron Williamson Sophomores 47 Freshmen Earn Record 18 I's at State Pic 1. Laura Hansen rehearses her prose selection for the Walnut Hill Classic Pic 2. Miss Vicki Vanderbur presents the Spark Plug award for most promising freshman speaker to Matt Russell at the N.F.L. ban- quet Pic 3. The Class of '89 set a new record at state speech this year by being the first freshman class to earn 18 I's. Row 1: Lori Trent. Lana Wedemeyer. Tamra Duff. Michelle Poeppe. Leslie Willet Row 2: Eric Christensen. Matt Russell. Row 3: Brad Crozier. Alan McAfee, Lisa Watson. Holly Nelsen. Krista Oathoudt, Laura Hansen Row 4: Roger Korns. Craig Stork. Dan Parker. Jeremy Rydl, Brett Scarlett. Linda Blazek Row 5: Clint Carr. Brian Bartelson. B Speech The annual N.F L banquet was held in the Anita High School commons on May 11th The evening started with catered dinner from Hy-Vee and roast- ing of the senior members followed Several different awards were pre- sented throughout the evening includ- ing the Spark Plug Award (presented to the freshman showing the most enthusi- asm in speech) which was awarded to Matt Russell and the Kevin Burke Memo- rial Award (given annualy to the senior speech student voted most helpful by the underclassmen in the speech pro- gram) presented to Denise Behrends Pic 1. H R. Schmitz. Executive Director of the Iowa High School Speech Associ- ation. was the featured speaker at the annual N.F.L banquet. Pic 2. Sophomore speech Row 1: Shaun Rydl. Sheri Nelsen. Irene Blazek Row 2: Shane Harrison. Scott Glynn. Laura Watson. Julie Waters. Dana W . Beckie Nelsen Pic 3. Denise Behrends adds the finishing touches to her racfco news while rehearsing for state speech contest Pic 4. Novice four-man debate Row 1: Michelle Poeope. Holly Nelsen. Craig Stork. Lori Trent. Brian Bart el- son Row 2: Brett Scarlett. Eric Christensen. Brad Crozier. Dan Parker. Matt Russell. Roger Korns, Alan McAfee Speech 49 ML Outstanding Upperclassmen Survive Roasts Pic 1. Karyl Lund and Keri Poeppe 'eceived an Outstanding rating at State Large Group Speech Contest in the Duet Acting division for their selection Letters Home ' Pic 2. Speakers earning Outstandings at State Individual Speech Contest include (front) Troy Christensen. Paula Behrends, Keri Poeppe. Denise Behrends. (back) Rana Scarlett. Sherry Vais. Russ Hall, and Matt Russell Pic 3. Junior speech Row 1: Keri Poeppe. Rusty Zellmer Row 2: Angie Pierce. Jim Konz. Karyl Lund. Paula Behrends. Tracey Suplee. Rana Scarlett Row 3: Amber Leed. Karla Wedemeyer. Ten Steele Pic 4. Senior speech Row 1: Sherry Vais. Denise Behrends. Janelle Brichacek. Teresa Petersen. Jenny Wessels Row 2: Chris Mailander. Troy Christensen. Troy Waddell. Terry Vais. Dave Dressier Pic 5. Mr Burke. Keri Poeppe. Dave Dressier, Terry Vais, Denise Behrends, and Russ Hall finish the last minute preparations for the N.F.L banquet Speech Pic 1. Six speakers set a record number of Double Ruby awards m a single year; this is achieved by earning 500 speaker points ■E throughout high school Double Ruby win- I jK ners Troy Waddell. Sherry Vais. Chris Mailan- d©r. Denise Behrends. Troy Christensen. Ken jPr Poeppe Pic 2. John Burke, director of N.F.L. activities, presents the Kevin Burke Memorial Award to Senior Denise Behrends Pic 3. Twenty-two students were double-l winners at district contest hosted m Anita Row 1: Paula Behrends. Krista Oathoudt. Rana Scarlett. Michelle Poeppe Row 2: Lori Trent. Karyl Lund. Holly Nelsen. Roger Korns. Brett Scarlett Row 3; Keri Poeppe. Denise Behrends. Jenny Wessels. JuNe Waters. Matt Russell. Alan McAfee Row 4: Russ Hall. Angie Pierce. Troy Waddell. Chris Maiander. Troy Christensen. Dave Dressier. Shane Harrison Pic 4. Those students participating m varsity debate this year were Row 1: Keri Poeppe. Karyl Lund. Rana Scarlett Row 2: Troy WoddeH. Rusty Zeilmer Speech 51 David Boldt. Pres Brian Smith. V. Pres Jill Jessen. Sec'y. Paula Behrends. Treas. Shawna Burmeister Gary Duff Jeff Eversole Kim Goettsche Juniors Have Tricks up Their Sleeves Pic 1. Karla Wedemeyer. Angie Pierce. Wendi Lund. Karla Murphy. Missy Harmsen. and Amber Leed enjoy homemade ice cream after a football game Pic 2. Juniors stand up and give a cheer for the Spartan basketball team Robert Goodman Melissa Harmsen Gloria Havens Jill Jackson Donna Jensen Jim Konz Amber Leed Pamela Lohoff Karyl Lund 1L 52 Juniors Wendi Lund Karla Murphy Andy Petersen Angie Pierce Keri Poeppe Rana Scarlett Tim Shinkie Ten Steele Tracey Supiee Randy Tawzer Wylie Wahlert Karla Wedemeyer Rick Williamson Burt Wilson Rusty Zellmer Pic 1. Shawna Burmeister. Karyl Lund. Jeff Ever sole. Angie Pierce, and Jill Jessen question Gina O'Brien about her son during Child Development Pic 2. Keri Poeppe and Burt Wilson warm up before going outside to practice the marching band half-tme show Pic 3. Lunch hour was the ideal time to try to solve Algebra H story problems for juniors Juniors 53 Each year an elite group of students are chosen to represent their classes as officers and Student Council members Along with the position come a number of duties and responsibilities The Student Council's main octivity of the year involves the coordination of Homecoming festivities Pic 1. This year's council members include Sitting Tammy VanAernam. Amy Watson. Troy Christensen (Pres.) But Wilson. Standing: Brian Bartelson. Keri Poeppe. George Marnin. Fletcher Nichols (Treas ). Eric Ryan. Joni Stork (Sec'y.), Ranee Lund. Jenny Wessels (V Pres ). Rana Scarlett. Laura Hansen Pic 2. The final senior class projects kept everyone busy through- out the year Senior Officers Troy Christensen (Treas). Gail Brincks (Sec'y.), David Dressier (V. Pres ). Chris Mailander (Pres.) Student leaders Pave the Way to Success Pic 3. The Jr-Sr. Prom is a big project for the Junior Officers, (sitting) Jill Jessen (Sec'y ). Dave BokJt (Pres ). Brian Smith (V. Pres ), Paula Behrends (Treas ). Pic 4 The sophomore class officers Julie Waters (Pres ). Eric Ryan (V. Pres ). Laua Watson (Sec'y ). Joanne Grant (Treas ) kicked off the year with annual mogazine sales Pic 5. Starting from scratch, the freshmen sponsored small fund-raisers Freshmen Officers Alan McAfee (V. Pres ). Matt Russell (Pres ). Brad Crozier (Sec'y ), Holly Nelsen (Treas ) 54 Student Council Spring Fever! BOYS' TRACK SCOREBOARD Dane Relays 8th place Spartan Relays 8th place A-C invitational 8th place V V Relays 4th place Viking Relays 4th place Rolling Hills Conference 4th place District 15th place District Placers Brett Scarlett — 1600 m. Run 6th place Cliff Carr — High Hurdles 5th place Cliff Carr — Long Jump 5th place Chris Mailander — 200 m Run 6th place GIRLS' TRACK SCOREBOARD Greenfield Invitational 5 points 14th place P-L Relays 18 points 9th place Corning 16 points 10th place Spartanette Relays 28 points 8th place Lady Card Relays 39 points 5th place Lady Dane Relays 21 Vi pts. 7th place Districts 4 points TENNIS SCOREBOARD Girls Boys Anita Opponent Anita Opponent 0 10 Denison 0 10 8 0 Corning 6 3 6 3 Corning 7 2 8 1 Audubon 2 6 6 1 S-M 8 1 Audubon 4 5 4 5 Atlantic JV 3 8 (5-2 Record) (2-3 Record) JV SCORES 4 2 Corning JV 0 6 0 6 ‘ Audubon JV 0 8 3 7 Atlantic JV 3 3 GOLF SCOREBOARD Girts Boys Anita Opponent Anita Opponent 304 244 Audubon 225 189 240 256 Adair-Casey 210 184 169 (3) 182 Stuart-Menlo 145 (3) 168 240 251 Guthrie Center 210 224 293 234 Oakland 223 170 239 223 Panora-Linden 215 184 239 259 Adair-Casey 215 185 239 240 VanMeter 215 230 244 220 Griswold 203 172 230 253 Adair-Casey 203 187 109 (2) 140 Stuart-Menlo 148 (3) 182 251 249 Corning 205 177 6th with a 542 5th with 426 in 18 holes Sectionals at Oakland in 18 holes Pic 1. The faculty were invaluable in keeping the Spartan and Spartanette Relays running smoothly from both trackside and the crow s nest Theresa Willet. Kim Wedemeyer. Denise Kopp, Rob 56 Spring Scoreboards Holcomb. Dennis Zimmerman, Jeff Athey and the Exira track coach await the next race's start 4 i B -5 “ Pic 1. The final two days of classes were devoted solely to taking semester tests. The eighth grade work their way through Mr Jackson's math exam Pic 2. Juniors spent many hours planning Prom '86. “A Night in Heaven Pic 3. J Jessen. Coco Marnin, Shane Harrison. Daniel Brincks. Sheri Neisen. and Janice Alff stab Eric Ryan as they enact a scene from Shakespeare's Julius Ceasar in English 10 Pic 4. The seventh grade do some last minute reviewing before taking a social studies final. Pic 5. The all-school musical ‘Babes in Arms” took hard work to be the success it was Cast members spent up to three nights a week rehearsing for opening night Pic 6. Mr Burke holds Eugene Johnson, new arrival to Lynn and Bev Johnson Pic 1. Girls' track Row 1: Debbie Hall. Jenny BokJt. Sara Maiiander. and Julie Woodruff Row 2: Sarah Long, Mrs. Bev Johnson (coach). Shauna Christen- sen. Deidra Christensen. Sondra Rathman. Kenna Harrison. CoHeen Rathman. Chris Pankonen. Jill Wat- son. Cherry Hal. Laura Karns. Lori Marnin. Terri Bar- telson. and Stephanie Wesseis Spring Activities fill Jr. High's Schedules 58 Jr High Spring Pic 2. Boys' track Row 1: Chuck Kinzie. Todd Russell. Jimmy Newlin. Chris Wal. Darren Ruggles Row 2: Rod Lane. Scott McAfee. Ryan Leed, Jason Hockenberry. Dan Lohoff. Rod Scarf. Row 3: Corey Matthies. Jeremy Larsen. Trevor Christensen. B.J. Woodruff. Larry Vais. Jim Willet (coach). Pic 3. Shauna Christensen relaxes while Jimmy Newlin listens carefully for his word in the local spelling bee Pic 4. Jimmy Newlin. Scott McAfee. Sarah Long (alt.), and Shauna Christensen, and Todd Russell (alt.) advanced to the district spelling bee in Creston Pic 1. Junior High Speech Row 1: Mimists Kenno Harrison, Julie Woodruff, and Sherrey Suplee Row 2: Mimists Tina Wilson, Jeremy Larsen, Brad Ober meter. Chris Wall. Jin Watson Row 3: Announcer — Terri Bartelson. Dramatic and Humorous speakers — Sondra Rathman, Chris Panko- nen, Sara Mailander. Debbie Hall. Colleen Rathman, Todd Russell Pic 2. Band members Row 1: Sara Mailander. Detdra Christensen, Shauna Christensen. Julie Woodruff. Terri Bartelson, Gabrielle Exline. Sarah Long. Darren Ruggles. Kenna Harrison, and Tina Wilson Row 2: J Watson, Lori Mamin. Sondra Rathman. B.J. Woodruff. Jenny BokJt, Stephanie Wessels. Sacha Berg. Laura Karns. and Chuck Kinzie Row 3: Jeremy Larsen. Jay Watson. Rod Scarf. Scott McAfee. Sherry Suplee. Debbie Hall. Colleen Rathman. Row 4 Jimmy Newlin. Todd Russell Jr : Pic 3. Members of the Junior Hfcgh Chorus. Row 1: Chris Pankonen. Jenny Boldt. Stephanie Wessels. Jay Watson. Sacha Berg. Sara Mailander Row 2: Julie Woodruff. Debbie Hall. Ji Watson. Lori Mamin. Laura Karns. Terri Bartelson. Sarah Long Row 3: Cherry HaM. Shauna Christensen. Deidra Christensen. GabrieHe Exline. Tina Wilson, Sherry Suplee Row 4: Rod Scarf. Chris Stephensen, Darren Ruggles. B.J. Woodruff. Trevor Christensen. Corey Mathies. Matt Williamson Row 5: Jimmy Newlin, Chuck Kinzie. Todd Russell. Matt Mardesen. Rod Lane. Brent Smith Pic 4. Scott McAfee. Sara Mailander. Gabrielle ExRne. Stephanie Wes- sels. and Tina Wilson competed in the Jr High Band Solo and Ensemble contest at Corning Not pictured: Jenny Hansen Jr High Spring 59 ML Returning Players Strengthen Team Coach Bill Foulkes commented on the sea- son. “This year's tennis teams had members that were experienced as most have been playing for the last four years The girls' record of 5-2 almost equaled their record of last year with defeats coming from Denison and the Atlantic J.V. The boys' record of 2-3 was a result of playing the Anita J.V. against the S-M varsity Both teams went on to be competitive in sectional competi- tion Pic 1. Tammy VanAernam. Jacquie Thelen. Brad Crozier. and spectator David Dressier relax between matches Pic 2. Doubles team Missy Harmsen and Karla Murphy warm up before play. Pic 3. Girls Tennis. Row 1: Coach Bill Foulkes, Missy Harmsen. Jacquie Thelen. Wendi Lund. Tammy VanAernam. Denise Behrends. Angie Russell Row 2: Karla Murphy. Teresa Petersen. Linda Blazek. Janelle Brichocek. Irene Blazek Row 3: Laura Hansen. Dana WHL CoCo Marnin. Lana Wede- meyer. Lori Trent. Lisa Wilson. Pic 4. Denise Behrends returns a volley in a doubles match with Angie Russell Pic 5. Terry Vais folows through after a strong serve Pic 1. Russ Hall reaches for the ban while serving. Pic 2. Boys Tennis. Row 1: Coach B H Foulkes. Rusty Grubbs. Russ Hail. David Boidt. Terry Vais. Troy Waddell Row 2. Alan McAfee. Eric Christensen. Dan Parker. Brad Crozier Pic 3. Brad Crozier uses a strong backhand Pic 4 Angie Russell prepares for a long return. Pic 5. David Boidt positions himself for a return. Pic 6. Angie Russell sends a powerful serve across the net. Pic 1. Jenny Wesseis awaits a team member's handoff in the 4 X 100 relay Pic 2. Girts track Roxana Andreu. Lisa Wat- son. Holly Nelsen. Leslie WiHet. Amber Leed, Karla Wedemeyer. Kim Goettsche, Laura Watson. JiH Jessen. Pam Lohoft. Jenny Wesseis Not pictured Coach Lynn Johnson Pic 3. Holly Nelsen hurls herself forward in the long jump. Pic 4. J Jessen. Julie Waters. Laura Watson. Dana Will, and Kim Goettsche wait track side for team results Pic 5. Leslie Willet finishes hard in the 200 meter dash. Pic 6. Roxana Andreu pushes to the finish line in the 100 meter dash Pic 7. Lisa Watson sets herself to sprint out of the blocks 62 Girls Track Pic 1. Cliff Carr pushes hard in the high hurdles, taking fifth in this and the long jump at Districts Pic 2 Boys Track. Coach Dave Boldt. Lee Bailey. Cliff Carr. Shane Harrison. Troy Christensen. Chris Mariander. Russ Han. Matt Russell. Brett Scarlett. Mike Williamson. Clint Carr, man- ager Angie Pierce. Pic 3. Chris Mariander sprints to the finish in the 200 meter dash, placing sixth in Districts Pic 4. Terry Vais and David Dressier keep track meets running smoothly from the crow's nest Pic 5. Shane Harrison dashes out of the blocks in the 4 X 200 meter relay. Pic 6. Bret Scarlett paces himself m the 1600 meter run. placing sixth at Districts. Commented coach Dave Boldt on the season. We had a lot of good individual performances for a number of boys, but it was hard to finish high in team standings against larger teams Boys Place Four in District Competition Chorus Sings a New Song Pic 1. The chorus performs its contest num- bers. Soon Ah Win Be Done and With A Voice of Singing. at the spring contest They received a II rating at State Large Group Contest Pic 2. Kar- en McFadden took over as vocal music director when Laura Olsen went on ma- ternity leave Pic 3. The high school chorus. Row 1: Troy Christensen. Jacquie Thelen. Ken Poeppe Row 2: Lori Nelsen. Gloria Havens. Linda Blazek. Irene Blazek. Ann Turner. Laura Watson. Jill Jessen, Jill Jock son (occompianist). Jenny Wessels, Karen McFadden Row 3: Leslie Willet. Michelle Poeppe, Lana Wedemeyer. Lisa Watson. Holly Nelsen. Joanne Grant. Laura Hansen. Janelle Brichacek, Stephanie Lane. Lisa Wilson Row 4 Donna Jensen, Tina Clark. Krista Oathoudt. Tamra Duff. Shelly Newtm. Angie Russell. Amy Watson. Tammy Shoe- maker. Darla Havens. Sheri Nelsen. Traci Paulsen. Beckie Nelsen. Lori Trent. Row 5: Dana Will. Julie Waters. Roxana Andreu. Tracey Suplee. Michiko Maeya. Cathy Specht, Jenn Nichols. Deanna An- drews. Kim Goettsche. JHI Jessen. Coco Mamin. Karyl Lund Row 6: Mike Christensen. Scott Lund. Russ Has. Cliff Carr, Matt Russell. Alan McAfee (occompianist). Roger Karns Row 7: Brett Scarlett, Dan Parker. Gail Brincks, Ranee Lund. Terry Oa- thoudt. Eric Christensen. Brad Crozier. Chris Reed. Pic 4 Jacquie Thelen. Scott Lund. Laura Watson. Russ Has. Ann Turner, Matt RusseH practice in the commons Chorus Pic 1. The Swing Choir performs “I Return to Music'' at State Swing Choir Jazz Band Contest They also presented two other numbers, Maybe Someday and One. Pic 2: Chorus officers included Troy Christensen (V. Pres.). Jacquie Thelen (Pres ), and Ken Poeppe (Sec y. Treas) Pic 3. Scott Lund. Jacquie Thelen. Ann Tuner. Cliff Carr. Donna Jensen. Chris Reed, and Jill Jessen practice the opening of One This year Swing Choir became a credit course offered every other day opposite chorus Pic 4 Keri Poeppe. Karyl Lund. Tracey Suplee. Jacquie Thelen. Ann Tuner, and Donna Jensen perform at the Spring Concert The sextet received a I rating at State Small Group Contest Pic 5. Swing Choir Row 1: Ken Poeppe. Jill Jackson. Tracey Suplee. Laura Watson. Jenny Wessels. JiH Jessen. Ann Turner. Donna Jensen. Jacquie Thelen Row 2: Dan Parker. Roger Karns. Russ HaM. Scott Lund. Troy Christensen. Matt Russell. Alan McAfee. Chris Reed. Cliff Carr Chorus 65 Pic 1. Terry Oathoudt. Pam Lohoff. Jill Jackson, Jared Frazier. Traci Paulsen, Jim Konz, Brian Smith. Amy Watson, Ranee Lund. Angie Russell, and Shaun Rydi dance to Video Trax Pic 2. Rana Scarlett. Shawna Burmeister. Gloria Havens. Angie Pierce. Tracey Supiee. Jim Konz. Teresa Petersen, and Chuck Ramsey take time out for punch. Pic 3. Shane Harrison and Coco Marnin. head servers, sing to ’Heaven as other servers sway to the music Pic 4. Traci Paulsen and Dennis Boncks take aim at each other during Lovin' Every Minute of It. Prom f The AHS junior class began preparations early for an April 26 Prom: “A Night in Heaven.” Prom goers began the evening with a dinner of roasted pork Prom servers entertained juniors and seniors by performing routines to “Heaven” and Lovin' Every Minute of It. Music at the dance was provided by Video Trax where dancers could watch the videos to the songs being heard. “Friday the 13th: A New Beginning” and Revenge of the Nerds” were shown at the Youth Center after the dance Activities came to an end following breakfast at the Catholic Church basement. Pic 1. JN Jessen prepares to put the stars m Heaven Pic 2. Coco Marnm. Burt Wilson. Angie Russel. Shaun Rydl. Scott Gross. Missy Harmsen. Amber Leed. Dan Parker. Chris Mailander. Dana Will. Doug Murphy. Kristi Lund. Tom Wittrock. Lori Nelsen. Jacquie Thelen. and Shane Harrison move in close for a slow dance Pic 3. Joni Stork. J.D. Kuehl. Matt Christensen. Donna Jensen. Melissa Simon. Fletcher Nichols, and Jamce Alff move to the beat of the music Golfers Swing Into Action Pic 1. Girls' Golf Team Row 1: Beckie Nelsen. Darla Havens Row 2: Paula Behrends. Jill Jackson. Row 3: Coach Bob Jackson. Karyl Lund. Janice Alff Pic 2. Beckie Nelsen positions herself for a few practice swings before teeing up. Pic 3. Karyl Lund keeps her head down as she practices with a five iron 1 j 68 Golf 3 Twisting and turnng its way around lovers' conffccts and the heartbreak of the stage. Babes m Arms was the annual musical, presented for the first time in the spring In a change from previous years. Dave McCaskey sat n the dkectors char assisted by PN Robe behind the scenes Laura Olsen in casting, and Patty Mehrhoff and Karen McFodden with choreography and music The story revolved around a group of apprentices, led by Susie. Val. Gus. Terry, and Bunny, and their attempts to put on a show of the own while working for a buMymg Seymour Flemming at a summer playhouse The plot thickened as love triangles developed, a domineering stage mother appeared on the scene, and an unrelenting employer and play- wright hassled the apprentices at every turn AHS Annual Musical Under New Direction Pic 1. The apprentices decide to go ahead with their plans to put on their revue. Pic 2. Jim Konz tells the audience about the apprentices' progress Pic 3. Karyl Lund argues with the kids about the merits of The Deep North. Pic 4 Ken Poeppe clutches Vai's hat and ponders the drawbacks of loving My Funny Valentine. Pic 5. Director Dave McCaskey put in hard work and numerous volunteer hours Pic 6. The cast and crew Row 1: Cliff Carr. Tracey Suplee (Bunny). Keri Poeppe (Susie Ward). Matt Russell (Gus). Donna Jensen (Jennifer Owen), Jill Jackson (Terry), Russ HaN (Valen- tine White) Row 2: Dave Dressier (Seymour Flemming), Jim Konz (Press Agent). Lisa Watson. Amber Leed, Jube Waters. Karyl Lund (Phyllis Owen) Row 3: Jeremy Rydl (backstage crew). Angie Pierce. Mike Williamson (lights). Alan McAfee. Gary Duff (backstage crew). Chris Reed (Lee Calhoun). Dave McCaskey. Dan Parker. Paula Behrends. Phil Robe. Troy Christensen (Steve Edwards). Roger Karns 11 70 Babes m Arms Pic 1 Tracey Supiee Suplee stands up to Dave Dressier Pic 2. Troy Christensen tips Matt Russell, but Dave Dressier interferes Pic 3. Alan McAfee provided the musical accompani- ment. aided by Angie Pierce Pic 4. The apprentices, fed up with Chris Reed's rude remarks, lock him in the playhouse basement. Pic 5. Matt RusseH riles Chris Reed's Confederate temper Pic 6. The ap- prentices kick up their heels in “West End Avenue '' Pic 7. Romance blossoms between Russ Hall and starlet Donna Jensen Babes in Arms 71 Winners in the Classroom Pic 1. At this year's Conference Art Fair we brought home eight places The students who plgcecfeare. Row 1: Dan fctt - pm, enameling ana Jewelry, tCrozier - 4tl , Enameling and •‘v. Brett.Scarlet; r nth, Graphics; Lund - 3r '0ils and Acrylics i 4th. Waferfcolor Row Z Roger Karns - 3rd. Enamefrig and Jewefry. Tina Clark -|5th. 2-D design: Terry Oathoudt - 3rd, Graphids Pic 2. Alan McAfee. Crick Kinzie. end Dan Parker had artwfcrk chosen for a traveling exhibit at tie state capifol during Youth Art Month PIC 3. Quill 8C Scroll Row 1: (Ndw Member ymber Leed. Keri Poei Suzarro Djodson Row 2: (lnduct€ :,,19A6r Joni Stork. Denise . BeWe. assels. Chr Maftander Quill homecom- above from Pic 1. National Honor Society. Row 1: (New members) Troy Wad- dell, Keri Poeppe, Paula Behrends. Angie Pierce. Karla Wedemeyer Row 2: (Inducted 1985) Denise Behrends. Chris Mailander. Jenny Wessels, Dave Dressier Pic 2. Colleen Rathman shows her Physi- cal Science project that earned her a first place at this year's Conference Science Fair Not shown is Ji Watson who earned a first place in Life Science Super Student Nominees of 1985-86 •Super Student Winners September Joy Watson Sooal Studes and English (Chrw Stephenson) DeOra Chnstensen • Science. Sooal Studet. French (lorry Vae) Brad Crozier Drafhng I (Alan McAfee) Jenn Mchofs Orected Wntng (Shout Ryd Scott Barker) •Ji Jackson - French i •Jocqu� Theten • Chorus January 7th • 8th - October 7th. Jam Stofcefy P E (Juke Woodruff Jay Watson) Debbie Mai Exploratory French (Sondro Rathman) lesle Dorsey - Engfcsh 9 (lee Bctoy. lesle Wiet. Laura Han- sen) Joanne Grant Geometry (Jenn Mchoh. Ron WBamson. Brian lank. Robert Templeman. DartaHav- ens) Angie Perce - French I (Je« Ever sole. Rano Scarlett. Ken Poeppe Ji Jackson) Gary Towzer • Engksn 12 and Trigo- nometry • Mice Jessen - Drawing December Stephan Wessets Social Studes and Science (Matt Mardesen) Chns Pankonen Science (Jeremy larsen) Kritfo Oatnoudt - Algebra i (Me© WAamson. Laura Hansen) Scott Barker - Geometry (Irene Bkwek. Stephome Lane. Dean- na Andrews) Ken Poeppe Engksn I and Chorus (Trocey Suplee. Karta Muphy. Karyl Lend. Ji Jackson) Janet© Bnchocek French I (Jocque Thelen. Suzanne Dodson. Russ Hal. Fletcher hfcchots. OFFICE PRACTICE CLASS Tammy Van Aec nam. ion Netsen Jocque Thelen. Kreti Luna. Sherry Vos) • Brad Ooecme Math Scndra Rathman - Math Coieen Rathman - Math (Crag Havens) Bnan Bartelson Scence (Dan Parker) Dario Havens Algebra l (Tammy Shoemaker) Paula Behrends - Chemistry (Km Goettsche) Deose Behrends - Physics (An e Russel) y loura Kams - Reading Brad Scarf - Vo-Ag i Eric Ryan - Engksh I Pana Scarlett Engksh I Russ Hal - Chorus Kenna Hamson - Engfcsh 7 and Sociat Stucfces Todd Russel Social Studes Science, and Math (Coieen Rathman) Karta Wedemeyer - Chemstry 12th - • Jeff Nehen - Cnemstry and Physics SUPER STUDENTS IB NATIONAL HONOR SOCI A new change in the super student awards this year was the awarding of two theater tickets for Fredricks Theatres in Atlantic. These students are nominated by classroom teachers and final selec- tions are made by a committee of faculty members and National Honor Society members They receive a six pack of Coca-Cola, a certificate of recogni- tion. and the two theater tickets National Honor Society Science Fair 73 5 dds srfe o- tds €Md4 As - e £HVH 4 s4 l U ts, fa A YA Ids 0 rts s4ds dofls. J fiuds Sfyxvfsts W Zes (odes A t ud c s l Lvcsutfeds JsJ dds 5 0 €d' £u urfe4s a o t tds 11 74 Seniors su jbJi s. nior S, upper nee JunJ ML 76 Seniors cott cjCund Chris WaitanJ, er Jori Vets sen DteUlxer Vic Us M Vetsen Seel, 2) S. emorA 7 rien ere 5 (4 I reams an cl Qoals )naie rfte Senior Supper was the final formal party for the senior class It was a night to recall the unforgettable remember whens and an- nounce who the recipients were for each class member's prized possessions or qualities in the class will Pg. 76 Pic. 1. Danny Winther. Rex Luke, and Jocquie Theien propose one last toast to the class of 1986 Pic 2. Jerry Oathoudt was in charge of presenting the class prophecy Pg 77. Pic 1. Dave Dressier fills out his role in which he was voted most likely to go bald first . Pic 2. Jenny IVessels shows the lingerie she was given when voted Best dressed girl . Troy Christensen adds his opinion of the article. Pic 3. Lori Neisen was voted most likely to have the most kids . She was given a gag gift to help the situation. (jari (414 Z( r Seniors 77 Pep Rallies spark enthusiasm, spirit, and fun for the student body With their purple dnd white sweatshirts or hats and shades, the seniors would work to get up for the big game Pic 1. Santa Claus (Rex Mehrhoff) was a special guest at one pep rally. Danny Winther finds out that Santa actuary does know who has been naughty. Pic 2. Jacquie Thelen promotes her spirit in a skit presented by the swing choir at Homecoming. ML 78 Seniors Jennifer 1 Uelle s an n y Wi n titer IVut rocL The Class of 1986. the 99th graduating class of AHS. has found high school a time of success and involvement. Fourteen senior boys played on the state playoff Spartan football team, while fourteen senior girls played volleyball Twelve seniors played basketball Eight senior boys participated in wrestling and one represented us at the state tournament this year Ten seniors have been active in band and fourteen in chorus. Of the 20 seniors in speech, five were awarded the Double-Ruby Six of those seniors have received “outstanding ratings. The Spy staff included 10 seniors and eleven worked on the Spartan . Fifteen seniors were members of FFA. Five were National Honor Society members and five were on Quill and Scroll The success and involvement of the senior class has set a good foundation for the dreams of the future An era of life has ended and new challenges are optimistically viewed Seniors 79 Seniors live for the Magical Moment Pic 1. Janelle Brichacek. Jacquie Thelen. and Suzanne Dodson sign each other's caps before commencement. Pic 2. Father Bill Brunner ad- dresses the graduates at baccalaureate Pic 3. Gary Tawzer relaxes while Gail Brincks. Dave Dressier. Troy Waddell, and Troy Christensen decide who's going to light the firecrackers after the ceremony Pic 4. Roxana Andreu. Troy Waddell. Janelle Brichacek. Gary Tawzer. Teresa Petersen, and Dave Dressier line up as commencement begins Pic 5. Chorus members Lori Nelsen. Roxana Andreu. Angie Russei. Ann Turner. Jenny Wessels. Jacquie Thelen. Russ Hail. Troy Christensen. Ranee Lund. Gail Brincks. Terry Oathoudt. and Scott Lund sing Time in a Bottle and Clouds at graduation. Pic 6-8. Three seniors were chosen by their class- mates to speak at graduation. Pic 6. Troy Christen- sen Pic 7. Dave Dressier Pic 8. Troy Waddell ML 80 Graduation Pic 1. The seniors impa- tiently wait to receive their diplomas. Pic 2. Class Presi- dent Chris Mailander gives his final address and leads It he graduates in the transfer of tassels Pic 3. Alan McAfee plays “Pomp and Circum- stance'' during the proces- sional at baccalaureate Pic 4. Family and friends congrat- ulate the graduates after commencement Pic 5. Gary Tawzer and Russ Han greet well wishers. Pic 6. Lori Nelsen, Tammy VanAernam, and Jacquie Thelen kick up their heels The Seniors chose three class members to deliver addresses at commencement. Troy Christensen spoke first and stressed the importance of courage, enthusiasm, friendship and concern He challenged his fellow graduates to stnve for personal success The class motto. It's easier to go downhill than up. but the view is from the top. was the subject of Dave Dressler's speech Dressier dared his classmates to strive for the best in everything they do and to find the view. Troy WoddeH was the final speaker, centering his speech on the importance of class pride and appreciating fellow classmates He quoted lines from the class song. In the Air Tonight. to reinforce his point. Graduation 81 Senior Roxana Andreu - Foreign Exchange Student from Argentina - 2nd sem 4. Girls' Track 4. Concert Band 4; Jazz Band 4. Chorus 4 Denise Behrends - Volleyball 1.2,3.4. - Captain 4 Basketball 1.4; Tennis 12,3.4; Wrestling Cheerleader 2; Pep Club 12.3,4. Student Council 1: Class Officer - Pres 3. Treas 1.2; Speech 12.3.4 - Outstanding 3.4. Debate 12.3.4; NFL Officer - Pres 4; Yearbook 1.2; Newspaper 2.3.4 - Editor 4. Mdrching Band 1; Concert Band 1; Chorus 1.2; Musical 3; National Honor Society 3.4. Quill 8c Scroll 3.4. Homecoming - Attendant 3. Queen 4. Prom Server 2 Janelle Brichacek Volleyball 12.3; Basketball 1; Wrestling Manager 3.4. Tennis 12.3.4 Librarian 1. Pep Club 14. Art Fair 3; FHA 1; Speech 12.3.4, Yearbook 1,4. Chorus 2,3,4 Musical 2.3; Vocal Festival 213.4; Super Student Award 3.4 Gall Brincks - Football 1,4 - All Conference 4. Basketbal 2,3.4. Track 1.2; Student Council 2. Practical Arts Fair 3,4. FFA 12.3.4 - V.P 4. Reporter 3. Class Officer - Sec 4. Marching Band 12.3; Concert Band 14. Chorus 4 Super Student Award 3; Homecoming jjsher 4 Twirp Candidate 4. Prom Server 2 Troy Christensen - Football 12.3,4 - Captain 4. All Confer- ence 4. Honorable Mention All SW Iowa 4, Track 12.3,4; Baseball 1. A- Club 12,3.4. Pep Club 2.3.4 - Sec 4. Studertf Council 4 - Pres. 4. FFA 12,3.4 - Pres. 4, Sec. 3. Member of the year 4. Dekalb Award 4. Star Chapter Farmer 4, Class Officer - Sec l] Treas 4; Speech 12,3.4 - Outstanding 3.4 Debate 12.JMFL Treas. 4. Newspaper 2.3.4. - Editor 4. Chorus 4. Swing Choi- 3.4. Officer 4. Musical 3.4;. Vocal Festival 3,4, Super student Award 4. Homecoming King Candidate 4 Suzanne Dodson - Atlantic H.S. 1.2j (1st sem.); Y-Teens 12. Speech 12. Yearbook 3.4 Editor 3.4 - Copy Editor 3- Photography Editor 4. Newspaper 3.4 - Photography Editor 4; Marching Band 12.3.4. - Drum Majorette 4. Concert Band 12.3.4; Jazz Band 12.3.4, Honor Band 4. Gold Cyclone Honor Band. Conference Honor Band. Quill 8c Scroll 4. Super Studeret Award 3. David Dressier - Football 12.3.4. - Captain 3.4. All Confer- I ence 2.3.4, AII-SW Iowa 2nd team 3. AII-SW Iowa 1st team 4. Wrestling 1.2.3. Track 1.2. A-Club 12.3.4; Pep Club 2. Speech 12.3.4 NFL Officer - V.P. 3. Sec. 4. Marching Band 12,3,4. Concert Band 12.3.4, Band Officer - VP 3.4. Jazz Band 12.3.4. Band Festival 12.3.4 National Honor Society 3.4. Homecoming Attendant 1; King Candidate 4. King 4; Prom Server 2. Rusty Grubbs - Football 12.3.4 - All Conference 3.4. Basketball 1.2. Tennis 12,3.4. Pep Club 3.4. FFA 1.2. Class Officer - V P. 2. Marching Band 1.2.3; Concert Band 1,2.3. Musical 2.3. Homecoming Attendant 2; Prom Server 2 Russ Hall - Football 2.3. Basketball 2.3.4. Track 4. Tennis 3.4 Baseball 12.3.4 - All Conference 3. Pep Club 2. Speech 2.3.4, - Outstanding 2.4; Debate 2,3.4; Yearbook 2.3. Newspaper 2. Chorus 3,4; Swing Choir 3.4; Cyclone Honor Choir 3.4, Musical 3,4; Vocal Festival 3.4, Super Student 4. Twirp Canddate 4 Mike Jessen - Football 12.3 Wrestling 12,4. Golf 2; FFA 12.3. Super Student 4 Rex Luke - Practical Afts Fair 2.3. Kristi Lund - Volleyball 1.2.3; Tennis 1,2; A-Club 12.3; Pep Club 12.3.4. - V.P 4. Student Council 2. Practical Arts Fair 4. Science Fair 1; Art Fair 12.3. OEA 4. FHA 1 Class Officer V.P. 3. Yearbook 1.2.3. Newspaper 1.2.3, Marching Band j1,2; Concert Band 1.2. Band Festival 12. Homecoming Attendant 2. Queen Candidate 4. Prom Server 2. Ranee Lund - Football 1,3.4 «- All Conference 3.4. 1st Team All SW Iowa 4. Basketball 12,3.4 - Captain 3.4, Track 1.2; Student Council 4. Practical Arts Fair 3,4; Science Fair 1.2. FFA 12.3.4. Treas 4. Chorus 4. Super Student 2,3. Homecoming Attendant 3. King Candidate 4. Twirp Candidate 4; King 4. Prom Server 2. Graduation Usher 3. Scott Lund - football 2 Wrestling 2.3. FFA 1.2.3. Speech 12.3.4. Yearbook 2. Marching Band 12.3,4. Concert Band 12.3.4; Jazz Bana 1, Chorus 12,3.4. Swing Choir 12.3.4. Honor Band 1,3; Vocal Festival 12.4. Chris Mailander - Football 12.3.4 - Captain 3.4. All confer- ence 2.3.4. 2nd team All-State 4. 1st team SWI 4. Honqrory Captain SWI 4. Iowa Shrine All-Stars Game 4. Wrestling 12,3.4 - AH Conference 2.3.4 - State Qualifier 4 Track 12 3.4. Baseball 1 A-CIud 12.3.4; FFA 12.3 - Pres 3, Star Chapter Farmer 3. Class Officer - Pres. 14; Speech 12,3.4 - Outstand- ing 3 NFL Officer Treas. 3. Newspaper 12,3.4 - Boys Sport Editor 3, Columnis 4 National Honor Society 3.4. Quill 8c Scrol 3.4; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Twirp Candidate 4. Prom'; Server 2. Jeff Nelsen - Football 12.3.4. Wrestling 12.3. Practical Arts Fair 13; Speech '.2.3.4. Marching Band 1.2. Concert Band 12.3.4. Jazz Band 12.3,4, Band Festival 3.4. Conference Honor Band 3.4 Super Student Award 4. Lori Nelsen - Volleyball 1.2,3; Wrestling Manager 4 Tennis 2. Wrestling Cheerleading 3. Pep Club 12,3.4. Student Cound 82 Senior Index Index 3. Practical Arts Fair 4. Art Fair 1.2.3; OEA 4. FHA 1; Speech 1 2,3. yearbook 1.2.3.4 - Organizational Editor 3. Business Manager 4; Chorus 2.3.4. Vocal Festival 2.3.4. Prom Server 2. Fletcher Nichols - Football 1.2.3.4 - AH Conference 4: Honorable-Mention All SWI 4; Wrestling 1.2. Student Council 4 Trees 4. FFA 1.2,3.4. Super Student Award 2.3. Homecom- ing Usher 4. Terry Oathoudt - Wrestling 1. Tennis 1; Pep Club 1.2.3.4; Student Council 1.3. Art Fair 4; FFA 4. Speech 1.2.3; Marching Band 1,2. Concert Band 1.2. Jazz Band 1.2; Chorus I.2.3.4. Swing Choir 2.3; Musical 2.3. Teresa Petersen - VoHeybali Manager 2.3.4 Basketball 1.2,3; Wrestling Manager 4. Tennis 1,2.3.4, Librarian 1.2, Pep Club 1.2.3.4. Youth Center - Sec. 3. Treas 3, Practical Arts Fair 4. Art Fair 2.4; FHA 1; Speech 1.2.3.4 Debate 2; Yearbook 1,2.3.4 - Business Manager 3. Activities Editor 4. Concert Band 1. Chorus 1.3 - Officer Treas 3. Girls' Show Choir 3; Musical 3; Vocal Festival 1.3; Drill Team i,2.3.4 Angie Russell - Volleybal 12.3.4. - 2nd team All Conference 4 Basketball 4. Tennis 12.3.4; Softball 3.4. Wrestling Cheer- leader 1.2.3.4 - Captain 4. Football 4. A-Club 12.3.4. Pep Club 12.3.4. Practical Arts Fa r 4. Art Fair 12.3.4, Speech 13. Yearbook 1.3.4, Chorus 3.4; Vocal Festival 3.4; Homecoming Usher 4 Jonl Stork Football Manager 1 Basketball 12.3,4; Captain 4. Track 3. Softbal 3.4. A-Club 3.4. Pep Club 12.3.4; - Pres 4. Sec 3. Newspaper 3.4 - Girls' Sport Editor 3.4. Marching Band 1: Concert Band 1. Quill Scroll 3.4. Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Prom Server 2. Gary Tawzer Super Student Award 3,4. State of low a Scholar m F Jacquie Thelen - Volleybal 1. Tennis 12.3.4 A-Club 2.3,4; Pep Club 12.3.4. Practical Arts Fair 4. OEA 4 Class Officer - Sec 3. Speech 1.2,3. Yea.book 12.3,4. Newspaper 3. Marching Band 1.2. Concert Band 1.2; Chorus 12.3.4. Swing Choir 3 4. - V.P. 3. Pres 4. Musical 3. Vocal Festival 12,3.4. Super Student Award 4. Prom Server 2; National Choral Award 4 Ann Turner - Volleyball 12. Tennis 1; Pep Club 1.2,3 1 Art Fair 13.4; Drawing in AB Traveling Art Exhibit; FHA 1; F A 2.3,4; - Sec 4. Speech 1. Yearbook 1,2.3. Newspaper 2, Chorus 1.3,4 Swing Choir 4. Musical 1,2,3. Vocal Festival 14. Super Student Award 3. Sherry Vais Football Manager 1 Girls' Basketball 1. Girls' Track 1 Pep Club 12.3.4 - Treas. 4 OEA; FFA 3.4 - Treas 4. Speech 12.3,4 - Outstanding at State 4: Debate 12.3,4; Yearbook 2.3. Newspaper 2.3. Marching Band 1 Concert Band 1; Chorus 1. Musical 2.3; Homecoming Usher 4, Prom Server 2. Terry Vais - FootbaH 12.3.4 - All Conference 4 - Honorable Mention 3 - 2nd Team Offense and Defense 4. Boys’ Basketball 2.3. Boys' Track 12. Tennis 3.4; Student Council 3; FFA 12.3. Speech 12.3,4. Marching Band 1. Concert Band 1 Tammy VanAernam - Volleyball 12,3,4 - 2nd Team All Conference 4, Tennis 12.3.4. FootbaH Cheerleader 13,4 - Captain 4. Wrestling Cheerleader 12.3.4 - Captam 3; Basketball Cheerleader 4 - Captain 4. A-Club 12,3.4. Pep Club 12,3,4. Student Council 4. OEA. Speech 1 Yearbook 13; Marching Band 1,2; Concert Band 12. Chorus 12,3 - Officer 3; Swing Choir 3; Musical 3; Vocal Festival 12.3 - Super Student Award 3. Homecoming Queen Candidate 4 Troy Waddell - - Footbal 12.3.4, Wrestling 12.3.4 - 1st place Conference4. Tennis 1.2.3.4;Baseball l3;A-Oub 12,3,4. Pep Club 12.3.4; Practical Arts Fair 1 Science Fair 1; Speech 12,3.4. Debate 1.2.4;Yearbook 2.3 - Photography Editor 2; Marching Band 1. Concert Band 1. Jazz Band 12; Chorus 2. Swing Choir 3. Musicql 3. Band Festival 1 Vocal Festival 3, National Honor Society 4. Twirp Candidate 4. Prom Server 2. State of Iowa Scholar. Jenny Wessels - Voileybafl 12.3.4 - Honorable Mention All- Conference 4 - Captain 4. Girls' Basketbal 12.3.4 - Captain 4. Girls' Track 12,3.4 - State Qualifier 1. SoftbaH 1.3 - Honorable Mention All-Conference 3. FootbaH Cheerleader 12.3.4 - Captain 3.4. Boys' Basketball Cheerleader 4. A-Club 2 3.4. Pep Club 12.3.4 - V.P. 3. Student Council 4 - V P 4. Practical Arts Fair 3.4; FHA 1. Speech 12,3.4 - Outstanding at State 3; NFL Officer - Sec. 3; Yearbook 12.3.4 - Editor 3.4; Newspaper 2.3.4 - Activities Editor 3. General News Editor 4. Marching Band 12.3. Concert Band 1.2.3. Band Officer - Pres 3. Jazz Band 1.3. Chorus 4. Swing Choir 4. Musical 3; Honor Band 3;Vocal Festival 4; National Honor Society 3.4. Quill Scroll 3,4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Prom Server 2. State of Iowa Scholar. Dan Wlnther - Football 3.4 Captain 4 - All Conference 3.4 Boys' Basketball 13.4 - AH Conference 3.4. FFA 2.3 Home- coming King CandkJate 4. Twirp King Candidate 4; Prom Server 2. Tom Wittrock - Golf 2; FHA 12.3 - Sentinel. Senior Index 83 ABRA- CADABRA! Give me another successful SPARTAN! C' 7 ... It took more than a magical incantation to overcome the pome of deadlines. The wizardry of computers, a creative staff. and patient sponsor helped us pull this rabbit out of our hat Cheryl McCaskey - sponsor Jenny Wessels co-editor Keri Poeppe - co-editor Suzanne Dodson - photo editor Teh Steele - photo editor Janelle Bnchacek Lori Nelsen - business manager Teresa Petersen Angie RusseH Jacquie Thelen Kory I Lund JiH Jessen (11) Amber Leed Amy Watson Julie Waters Dana WiH Darla Havens CUff Carr Traci Paulsen Beckie Nelsen Sheri Nelsen Lana Wedemeyer Loh Trent Laura Hansen McheHe Poeppe Alan McAfee VOILA! 84 Closing r f . rir V-o: ■ ■ • , i V.-- . -I rr • ✓