Anita High School - Spartan Yearbook (Anita, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1988 volume:

SPARTAN '88 TABLE OE CONTENTS P. 5 Sports P.27 Student Life Academics People Sr Paces Senior Index Current Events Closing Anita High School Victory Park Road Anita, IA 50020 Volume XXXXIX Anita Community Schools hope to draw to the inside straight and end up with a winning hand. Step right up, ladies and gentle- men! I've got the best card game around! It's a game of chance where the winner takes all! Cmon, fora buck try your luck! You just might win - it all depends on Flaying the hand You re Dealt Life is like a card game; we have little control over what we're given and then expected to do something extraordi- nary with it. The hands life does deal us come in a wide variety and we end up holding a different set of cards or situations everytime. Students at AMS, veteran card players, experienced a few new tricks during the game of the 87-'88 school year, but ended up with a winning hand with the attitude of Flaying the hand We re Dealt. As the year (game) began. AHS was holding many winning cards including beautiful facilities, enthusiasm, and an excellent faculty and student body. As the game progressed, AMS contin- ued on a hot streak especially at homecoming, hitting a royal Hush and a pair of kings. Mowever. AMS soon found out that every high must have a low. Sharing activities became a hot betting issue as to whether to return volleyball, softball, and baseball to Anita. With a keen sense of card- playing, AMS won that hand and the activities returned to AMS along with a strong sense of school pride. The next bad draw AMS had to cope with was a change in students grade point averages. Vocal, band, and PE would count as graduation credit but would no longer count towards the grade point. This threw the entire hand in jeopardy until cards were dis- carded and replaced, leaving us with a better hand. During the middle of the game, win- ter arrived bringing us good cards. Bets on the swing choir proved worthy as their accapella version of The Star Spangled Banner, which was sung at the beginning of basketball games, be- came a crowd favorite. Lady Luck con- tinued to be on our side as the speech team scored a straight, winning the 19th consecutive conference speech title and continuing success at Dis- tricts and State. The wrestling team helped AMS work for a win with a four ot-a-kind, qualifying four wrestlers to State. Of course, during these good hands there were a few bad times, but The Spy. with their Accentuate the Positive campaign, wouldn't allow AMS to fold. As the year progressed, we all became experts at drawing suit- able hands especially The Spy staff by winning one national and various state awards. As the game drew to a close and all the cards were facing up, bets were placed on the seniors and their future plans, and the rest of the student body began thinking of new tricks and hands to play next year. But for now. sit back quietly, peek over the players shoulders, and watch the 87- 88 yearbook s cards to see how we're Flaying With the hand We re Dealt. 2 Theme Sharing ruled out Attendance at school board meetings grew in the fall of 87 as the controversy over shared sports drew community concern. The main criticism was that fewer stu- dents were afforded the chance to play al- though the level of competition was greater. The competition was much tougher, but it gave us a chance to improve our skills and meet those challenges, explains Debbie hall. Anita sophomore who played on the JV volleyball squad. Being part of a more competitive school gave us the chance to make the state tourna- ment, something I'll never forget.' noted sophomore Colleen Rathman, varsity team member. The decision of the board was to return baseball, softball, and volleyball to Anita. Team members agreed that they wish more people had given it a chance, but they are looking forward to the upcoming season back in Anita. Anita Bank — Charter Change? During the years from 1876 to the present, the Bank of Anita (1876) be- came The Anita Bank (1901). and then The Anita State Bank (1935). Ownership has changed but the state charter for the bank has remained in Anita. As quoted from the Centennial History Book of Ani- ta, June 1975. The Anita State Bank is one of the oldest and strongest financial institutions in southwestern Iowa. Announcements were made in Feb- ruary 1988 by the current bank owners to propose to move the main office (or state charter) to Atlantic and establish a bank office in Anita. A public hearing by the Iowa State Division of Banking was held May 26,1988, in Des Moines to hear the advantages and disadvantages of this proposal. Individuals representing both sides of the proposal were heard from. Propo- nents of the charter change said that the move is needed to make the bank stron- ger by opening a larger market and that local service would be unchanged. Opponents argued that the charter is an integral cornerstone of the local commu- nity which, if the change would occur, would severely weaken the community's economy and future growth. The decision to grant or deny this charter change request will be made by the Iowa State Division of Banking. The world comes to Anita Very few outside people come to Anita to visit, so when the circus came to town, the whole town got excited and decided to make it a memorable occa- sion. Left: Tina Wilson. Clint Carr, and Jay Watson enjoy the elephant rides when the circus was in town. In June another group of guests were hosted by Anita. The Sky Ryders, a drum corp, stayed overnight in the highschool gym and practiced on the foot- ball field to prepare for their performance in the Cass Classic, a drum corp show in Atlantic. Opening 3 Second. ' There arc no school activi- ties. I have school friends and then I have club friends that I play sports with, high school is six years and stu- dents study much more and take a two week test to graduate. About Ameri- can schools. Raoul said. They edu- cate students very well for the United States, but not for the world. Third, socializing is very different. ’ Fifteen or twenty kids group date on bikes to the movies or parties. A small party in my city is 400 - 500 people. Large ones can be over 10.000. Taking a girl out by herself is very rare. There is no minimum drinking age but alco- hol is seldom abused publicly. Raoul s plans when he gets back to Belgium Include five years at a univer- sity in Brussels with a career as a trade engineer in mind. Me will also have to serve one year in the military at his convenience. Dexters plays an unfamiliar game 'Since they don't have any hambur- gers in Belgium. I just wanted to go to a country where they have a lot of real- ly good hamburgers! That is the excuse Raoul Dexters gives for coming to America. Of course he isn't very serious but that's typical of Raoul. Belgie. Balkie, Turk, and Commu- nist are some of the nicknames for Raoul Dexters, this year's Youth for Understanding (YFU) foreign ex- change student. Me comes to us from a Belgium city of33.000 near Brussels. Me arrived August 12, 1987, in a state he'd never heard of and headed tor a town that didn't exist on any map ex- cept one in the national Library of Bel- gium. You know you're going to start a year without your friends and family, explained Raoul about his first reac- tion. I never wished I was home in Belgium, not even once. Raoul wasted no time getting in- volved with the American curriculum and extracurricular activities. Within a couple of weeks, he joined debate and football as varsity kicker. As the year progressed, he joined basketball, baseball, speech, tennis, and the SPY staff. Raoul spent the first semester at Pic 1. Amy Watson, Raoul Dexters, and Donna Bower pose as the Three Amigos in Tijuana, Mexi- co, while on a summer trip to California and Mexi- co. John and Connie Scarlett s home with his American brothers Brett and Justin and sister Rana. The second semester he lived with Dan and Lyn Crozier, brothers Brad and Dannie, and sister Dawn. To see Raoul socializing at A.M.S. one might assume he'd grown up that way. Mowcver, he noticed many differ- ences between the social scene in America and the social scene in Bel- gium. Pirst. Mo teens have cars in Bel- gium. They ride bikes; cruising doesn't exist. They never drive an hour just to go shopping. Raoul lives three minutes from Molland. twenty minutes from Germany, and in two hours he’s crossed the country. One of my favorite things in America was cruising with friends. highlights of the controversial shared Anita-C M softball season were the second place finish at the Adair tour- ney and the 8-1 JV record. Pic 1. Lisa Watson practices fielding grounders. Lisa was named to the first all-conference team as an outfielder. Pic 2. Lisa Watson, Leann hill. Son- dra Rathman, Julie Williams, and Beckie rielsen get ready before the O-M game. O-M was the only team to defeat the JV team. Pic 3. Jay Watson awaits a pitch dur- ing warm up. a 1 Girls Win 2nd in Adair Tournament AMITA-C M OPPOhEhT 1 Bridgewater-Eontanelle 7 0 Walnut 10 14 Coming 1 2 Orient-Macksburg 7 4 Elkhorn-Kimballton 7 5 Stuart-Menlo 2 1 Carson Macedonia 6 9 Exira 7 22 Stuart-Menlo 13 2 Bridgewater-Eontanelle 5 2 Greenfield 1 1 Walnut 10 5 Orient-Macksburg 6 3 Elkhorn-Kimballton 13 6 Carson-Macedonia 9 10 Exira 7 ADAIR-CASEY TOURhAMEhT 9 Adair-Casey 6 3 Panora-Linden 7 SECTIOhALS 0 Orient-Macksburg 9 Pic 4. 1987 Anita-C M Softball team. Row 1: Lisa Watson, Angela Erickson, Leann hill, Teresa Chester. Janet Edwards, Jody Edwards, Beck- ie rielsen, Teresa Hensley. Row 2: Asst. Coach Dale Erickson. Debbie hall, Jenny Boldt, Stacy Hamilius, Colleen Rathman. Veronica Przychodzin. Ju- lie Williams. Stacy Stephens, Renee South, Sondra Rathman. Jay Watson. Coach Dean Downer, riot pictured: Steph Wessels. Anita-C M are conference co-champs Opponent Anita-C M Opp Oricnt-Macksburg 11-0 Bridgewater-Fontanelle 12-0 Elkhorn-Kimballton 0-10 Walnut 17-6 Carson-Macedonia 15-6 Corning 0-10 Atlantic 1-11 Orient-Macksburg 11-1 Exira 11-1 Elkhom-Kimballton 8-3 TOURNAMENTS Stuart-Menlo 5-6 Greenfield (S-M) 2-14 Carson-Macedonia 14-8 Greenfield (B-F) 12-0 Exira 2-1 East Union 7-6 Stuart-Menlo 1-9 Mt. Ayr 13-4 Bridgewater-Fontanelle 20-5 Ncola Tri-Center 0-9 Walnut 11-2 The Anita baseball players joined the C M Rockets team for a winning season. They tallied an 11-1 conference record to tie with Elkhom-Kimballton for confer- ence champs. Eight boys were named to All-Conference teams: 1st team: Rhys South, Chris Spieker. 2nd team: Scott Glynn, Kalvin Jackson, Joe Holste, Jas- on DeVore. 3rd team: Brad Cro- zier, Tony Hensley. Pic 1. Eric Ryan warms up his pitching arm before a game. Pic 2. 1987 Anita-CfirM Base- ball Team. Row 1: Mark Cullen, Chris Spieker, Danny Williams, B.J. Woodruff, Tony Hensley, Mike Tipken. Lee Bailey, Brad Chester, Mitch Ridout, Jeff Smart. Row 2: Asst. Coach Dean Raasch, Dan Parker, Scott Glynn. Kalvin Jackson, Eric Ryan. Joey Holste, Rhys South, Jason Devore. Brad Crozier, Coach Steve Pelzer. Pic 3. four Anita players - Lee Bailey, B.J. Woodruff. Scott Glynn, and Dan Parker - discuss game strategies in the dugout. Baseball 7 Spartans passed this round This year Anita had a very inexperi- enced team, having only seven sen- iors: Dennis Brincks, Shane Harrison, Daniel Brincks, Kaoul Dexters, Scott Glynn and Cliff Carr. The whole team put all their extra efforts into every game. Coach Malloy felt that even though it was a frustrating season, the impor- tant thing is that they hung together as a team to win the last two games of the season. Pic 1. Shane Harrison makes the tackle as teammates B.J. Woodruff. Brad Scarf, Mike Williamson. Dennis Brincks. Brad Crozier, Daniel Brincks and Dan Parker run up. Pic 2. Shane Harri- son and B.J. W'ood- ruff make the tackle. Pic 3. The sideline crowd cheer Cliff Carr and Todd Russell as they hit the Carson player. 8 Football Pic 4. Row 1: Manager Janice Alff, Raoul Dexters, Daniel Brincks, Craig Stork, Dennis Brincks, Shane Harrison, Cliff Carr. Row 2: Manager Joanne Grant. Roger Kams, Dan Parker. Brad Crozier, Brian Bartelson, Jared Jesscn. Brad Scarf, Clint Carr. Mike Williamson. Row 3: Head coach Kevin Malloy, Man- ager Donna Bower, Chuck Kinzie. Todd Russell. B.J. Woodruff. Dan Lohoff. Rod Scarf, Corey Matthies. Jason Hockcnberry, Chris Wall, Assistant coach Rex Mchrhoff. Mot pictured: Scott Glynn, Brad Obermeier, Chris Stephenson. AP1ITA 0 6 r 0 7 13 0 6 14 33 OmjMtMT Adair-Casc:y 40 Exira iS LynvOte-Sutly 33 Walnut 30 Murray 48 Elkhom-Kimb.ilNon 32 Cumberland-rtasscna 7 Ca rson-Macedoni a 12 Stuart-Mcnlo 22 All-Conference honors: Dennis Brincks — 1st team offense running back Scott Glynn — 1st team offense tackle Daniel Brincks — 1st team defense linebacker Craig Stork — 1st team defense defensive end Brad Scarf — 2nd team of- fense guard fir defense tackle Brad Crozier — honor- able mention defensive back Pic 1. Dennis Brincks and Mike Williamson pull the runner to the ground. Scott Glynn. Daniel Brincks. and Brad Crozier close in. Pic 2. Dennis Brincks and Daniel Brincks make the tackle with Shane Har- rison. Cliff Carr and B.J. Woodruff ready in front. Pic 3. 1987 captains: Craig Stork. Daniel Brincks. Dennis Brincks. and Brad Scarf. Pic 4. The Anita Spartan team lines up for the soap scrimmage. 2-A volleyball does not for the first and last time, six Anita girls compet- ed on the Atlantic volleyball squad. The Trojanns fin- ished fourth in the Mawkeye Eight conference. ' I feel the level in our league was the best it has ever been. Though we were a fairly young and inexperienced squad, we competed quite well with these teams,'' pointed out Coach Jenkins. Pic 1. JV Volleyball Team. Row 1: Amy hulne, Jenny Boldt, Debbie Mall. Julie Templeton, Angie Biting, Sue Weihs. Row 2: Sarah Dvorak, Tanya Martens. Coach Barb Olsen, Coach Stuart Dusenberry, Shelby Berry, Jenny Cam- blin, Chris Durow. Pic 2. Debbie Hall receives the ball as Sara Mailander backs her up. Pic 3. Julie Woodruff clears the way for Steph Wessels to use a forearm pass. Pic 4. Trojann Varsity Volleyball Team. Seated: Laura Greiner, Jenny Camblin. Tina Smith. Center: Coach Dusenberry, Mead coach Don Jenkins. Coach Olsen. Lad- der: Sara Mailander, Sarah Dvorak, Barb Cook, Amy Schuler, Kristi Rasmussen, Chris Durow, Tonya Wolfe, Colleen Rathman. stop small town girls 1KOJANM VOLLEYBALL SCOREBOARD Opponent Opp AMS Marian 3 1 3rd Lewis Central 0 3 Ankeny 3 0 Trojann Tourney 2nd Creston 2-3 Kucmpci 1-3 Glcnwood 3-0 Cyclonctte Tourney 2nd Red Oak 3-0 Clarinda 0-3 Abe Lincoln 0-3 Shenandoah 3-2 Knoxville Tourney Rcgionals: 1st Shenandoah 3-0 Clarinda 1-3 Pic 1. Jenny Boldt digs the ball as Shelby Berry moves to follow up. Pic 2. Colleen Kathman and Kristi Rasmussen go up for the block. Pic 3. Preshman Team. Row Is Steph Wessels, Jenny Mikkelsen. Mindy Larsen. Julie Woodruff. Laura Grunke. Row 2: Coach Dusenberry. Tina Clabaugh. Kristal Kay, Bryn Barnes, holly Carspeken, Jessie Stoke, Coach Olsen. Volleyball 11 Shuffling of Spirit Pic 1. Class competition at pep rallies heated up with class members dressing up different ways and making posters. Pic 2. The football cheerleaders show that a stunt isn't as easy and safe as it may seem, front: Sheri Melsen. Row 1: Lisa Watson. Mollie Melsen. Kenna Harrison. Top: Jill Jessen. Amy Hassler. The junior boys prepare their skit in the background. Pic 3. Basketball Cheerleaders, front: Lisa Wat- son. Standing: Steph Wessels. Kenna Harrison. Top: Amy Hassler. Pic 4. Hollie Melsen. Laura Watson. Jill Jessen. and Sheri Melsen lead the fight song with the help of the pep band. 12 Cheerleaders Pic 1. Senior girls Janice Alff, Amy Watson, Joanne Grant, Dana Will, and Julie Waters are playing the parts of the scared fans in a skit at a pep rally. Pic 2. Wrestling Cheerleaders. Row 1: Sheri Melsen, Traci Paulsen. Row 2: Brandi Boos, Julie Anstey, Tamra Duff. Jennifer Rich, Paula Scanlen. Row 3: Beckie Melsen, Lori Trent. Pic 3. Pep Club. Row 1: Jay Watson, Donna Bower, Jenny Boldt, Lana Wedemeyer, Jeremy Rydl, Shane Harrison, Cliff Carr, Beckie Melsen. Row 2: Steph Wessels, Kenna Harrison, Lisa Wil- son, Jill Watson, Michelle Poeppe, Dana Will, Julie Waters. Jill Jessen, Traci Paulsen. Coco Mamin, Cathy Specht, Sheri Melsen. Row 3: Lori Trent. Tamra Duff. Hollie Melsen. Amy Hassler, Tina Wil- son. Pic 4. Football Cheerleaders: Amy Hassler, Sara Mailander, Debbie Hall, Jill Jessen (co-captain), Laura Watson (co-captain), Lisa Watson. Hollie Mel- sen, Sheri Melsen. Mot pictured: Alternate Kenna Harrison. Pic 5. C.A.M. wrestling cheerlead- ers, Tamra Duff, Brandi Boos, and Beckie Melsen, cheer before the meet. Cheerleaders 13 Pic I. JV and Varsity Basketball Team. Kneeling: Lori Mamin, Kenna Harrison, Laura Kams. Jill Watson. Row 2: Lisa Wilson, Mol lie helsen. Laura Hansen, Jay Watson. Lisa Watson. Steph Wessels. Manager Terri Bartelson. Row 3: Coach Janet Dorsey, Michelle Poeppe, Sondra Rath man, Jenny Boldt, Colleen Rathman. Joanne Grant. Debbie Hall. Coach Lynn Johnson. Chris Pankonen. Top: Laura Watson, Amy Watson, hot pictured: Julie Woodruff, Manager Janice Alff. Pic 2. Defender Debbie Hall works to stop Teresa Wolf of Exira. Pic 3. Colleen Rathman overpowers EHK defender for the shot. Pic 4. Colleen Rathman shoots for two while Lisa Watson positions for a rebound. 14 Girls Basketball Pic 1. Laura Watson forces her way past B-F players for the basket. GIRLS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD Anita Opponent 91 Adair-Casey 63 56 Bridgcwater-Fontanelle 50 53 Earlham 54 51 Exira 69 74 Prescott 39 60 Bridgewater-Fontanellc 56 77 Walnut 69 82 Orient-Macksburg 75 24 Stuart-Mcnlo 50 57 Elkhom-Kimballton 111 46 Cumberland fir Masscna 55 86 Carson-Maccdonia 72 54 Bridgewater-Fontanellc 55 103 Walnut 66 78 Orient-Macksburg 77 72 Elkhom-Kimballton 112 57 Exira 75 64 Cumberland fir Massena 45 70 Carson-Macedonia 75 SECTIONALS 51 Panora-Linden 82 Spartanettes win the Tournament Pic 2. The long arms of Joanne Grant snatch the ball from the C8rM Rockette forwards. Pic 3. Amy Watson wedges her way through the Walnut defenders for the shot. Pic 4. The Anita Spartanettes won the Adair-Casey tournament by defeat- ing A C 91-63 and B-F 56-50. The three sen- iors made the A-C all tournament team. Laura Watson and Amy Watson in the for- ward court and Joanne Grant in the guard court. Row Is Manager Terri Bartelson, Coach Janet Dorsey. Laura Watson. Joanne Grant. Amy Watson. Coach Lynn Johnson. Manager Janice Alff. Row 2: Hollie Nelsen. Laura Mansen. Lisa Wat- son. Debbie hall. Colleen Rathman, Sara Mailander. Jenny Boldt, Sondra Rath- man. Girls ' Basketball 15 Spartans anticipate next play Pic 1. Brad Crozier attempts to chase down a shot he has blocked as Daniel Brincks looks on. Pic 2. Se- nior Dennis Brincks makes a shot as the Eh-K players await the rebound. Anita Opponent 49 Earl ham 81 50 Exira 74 67 Prescott 58 60 BE 54 44 Walnut 69 55 O-M 40 58 S-M 57 36 EM-K 68 30 C M 62 54 C-M 77 40 Exira 64 46 B-F 63 45 Walnut 70 48 O-M 39 35 EM-K 83 64 C M 67 52 C-M 74 60 A-C 72 55 Walnut (Districts) 71 Boys' Basketball. Standing: Mead coach Dave Boldt. Chris Wall. Brad Crozier (honorable men- tion all-conference). Lee Bailey. Chris Reed, Matt Mardesen, Jason Mockenberry, Scott McAfee. Matt Russell, Chuck Kinzie. Roger Karns. Assistant coach Kevin Malloy. Jeremy Larsen. Seated: Cliff Carr, Shane Harrison, Raoul Dexters. Top: Dennis Brincks. Daniel Brincks (2nd team all-conference). Pic 1. Senior Daniel Brincks shoots above the Walnut players. Pic 2. Brad Crozier makes a challenging shot as the B-T players ready for the rebound. Pic 3. Brad Crozier and Dan- iel Brincks look on as Dennis Brincks goes up for two points. Pic 4. Roger Rams attempts to block a shot against an O-M player. CAM Sprockets, a winning combination This is the first year for the CAM Sprockets. The team decided to share their names therefore they put C-M and the A from AMS together.and mixed Rockets and Spartans together. The teams colors were black, purple, and gold. Pic 1. Row 1: Donna Bower (manag- er). Denny Steffens. Shane Stricklin. Mike Williamson. Rusty Williamson. Julie Waters (manager). Row 2: Rod Scarf, Todd Russell, David James, Tim Walters, Trent Eilts, Mark Mensley, Shaun Rydl. Row 3: Coach Rex Mehrhoff. B.J. Woodruff. Scott Glynn. Doug Becker, Brad Scarf. Craig Stork. Asst. Coach Chris Stork. Pic 2. Brad Scarf breaks down his opponent. This skill gained him the champion- ship at C M, and qualifications at district and state. Pic 3. Scott Glynn shows his strength and aggressiveness at sectionals. Wrestling Scoreboard CAM Opponent 46 Orient-Macksburg 18 42 Earlham Dexfield 13 22 East Union 29 30 Stuart-Menlo 25 40 Orient-Macksburg 18 32 Lenox 24 48 Bedford 16 48 Stuart-Menlo 15 36 Perry 22 39 PLYJB 9 46 Carson-Macedonia 14 42 Exira 21 28 Coming 32 30 Lenox Regional 23 23 Southeast Warren Regional 32 Tournaments Exira 2nd Oakland - 4th Coon Rapids - 3rd Cumberland-Massena - 1st Coming - 12th Sectionals - 1st Districts - 2nd Pic 4. The Sprockets win sectionals and advance to the regionals at Lenox. Row 1: Julie Waters (manager). B.J. Woodruff, Shaun Rydl. Craig Stork. Donna Bower (manager). Asst, coach Chris Stork. Row 2: Coach Rex Mehrhoff. Todd Russell. Mike Williamson. Denny Steffens. Shane Stricklin. Brad Scarf. Row 3: Scott Glynn, Mark Mensley, Doug Becker. Pic 1. B.J. Woodruff wrestles his opponent at the State Wrestling Tournaments in Des Moines. His hard work paid off; he advanced to sixth in the state at 132 lbs. Pic 2. Mike Williamson, a district qualifier, shows his determination. Me wres- tled this year at 138 weight class. Pic 3. Shaun Rydl works on his opponent at the State Tournament. This was his second year in a row in which he advanced to the state competition. Pic 4. The Sprockets travel to the Regional action. As a team, they worked very hard; therefore the year was a success. Pic 5. The Sprockets warm-up in their new purple and white sweats. Wrestling 19 Boys rate sectional 5th The highlight of the boys golf sea- son was taking fifth place in sectional play at Trey nor. Three girls went out for golf, but there weren't enough for com- petition play. Pic 1. Jeremy Larsen concentrates on a putt. Pic 2. Chris Reed and Roger Rams size up the line of the ball. 1988 Golf Teams Boys Jason Hockenberry Chris Wall Corey Matthics Matt Mardesen Rod Scarf Chuck Rinzie Terry Bccrman Chris Reed Shane Harrison Roger Rams B.J. Woodruff Jeremy Larsen Jared Jessen Lee Bailey Mike Williamson Jeremy Rydl Girls Amy Hasslcr Jenny Boldt Stcph Wessels Bob Jackson. Coach 1 Pic 3. Amy Hassler, one of the three girls out for golf, demon- strates good technique in keeping her head down while teeing off. Pic 4. Lee Bailey shows his left handed style in preparing for a putt. Pic 5. Jeremy Larsen and a Griswold player watch as Shane Harri- son attempts a putt. Pic 1. Jeremy Larsen and two Griswold players follow a ball on a tee-off shot. Pic 2. Shane Harri- son follows through on a shot. Pic 3. Jenny Boldt hits a fairway shot. Boys' Golf Scoreboard Opponent AHS Opp Coming 205-161 Lenox 205-201 Oakland 202-182 Audubon 194-172 P-L 207-182 Griswold 180-183 Greenfield 183-160 Villisca 181-179 A-C (5-holes) 103-110 S-M 180-175 A-C 180-190 Golf 21 Boys take District 10th place In the events entered, the Spartans were very competi- tive, but because of a lack of numbers they couldn't place high in team standings. Coached by veteran Dave Boldt, they placed 10th at the District meet and tied for 31st at the State meet in Des Moines. Pic 1. A good jump out of the starting blocks helps Cliff Carr to a fourth place finish at the State meet. Boys Track Scoreboard Dane Relays 9th BlucJay Relays 18th Spartan Relays 12th A C Inv. 7th Viking Relays 5th Conference 7th V V Relays 4th District lOlh 9pts State 31st 3pls For the first time in several years, Anita competed in cross country. They par- ticipated in meets at Jefferson, S-M, Woodbine, Carroll, P-L, Manilla, and at Dis- tricts in P-L. In their meet at Carroll, they placed 5th out of 26 teams. Brett Scarlett Finished in the top ten to be a medal winner. There were 60 to 80 runners in our class at each meet. At some time during the season everyone on the team re- ceived a ribbon for placing in the top 30. Pic 2. Cross Country Team. Jeremy Larsen, Eric Christensen, Matt Russell, hollie Nelsen, Brett Scarlett. Lee Bailey, Coach Dick Kluver. Pic 3. Todd Russell passes the baton to Mike Williamson at the District meet in Urbandale. Pic 4. A good follow-through gives Jamie Stokley that extra inch. Pic 5. Boys' Track Team. Row Is Brett Scarlett, Jamie Stokley, Corey Matthies, Eric Christensen, Cliff Carr, Shane Harrison. Row 2: Todd Russell. Daren Ruggles, Rusty William- son, Clint Carr, Mike William- son, B.J. Woodruff, Brad Cro- zier. 22 Track The highlight of the girls track season was the sprint medley team placing in every meet, earning 2nd at the conference meet and 6th at districts. The sprint medley team consisted of Lisa Watson. Stephanie Wessels. Kenna Harrison, and Colleen Rath man. Pic 1. Jenny Boldt threatens to pass in the 100 meter hurdles at the Spartanette Relays. Pic 2. Lori Mamin pushes for a win in the 100 meter dash. Pic 3. Shawn Bailey holds the blocks as Kenna Harrison prepares for a quick start. Pic 4. Hollie Melsen pushes to a strong finish. Hollie was the only girl on both the fall cross coun- try team and spring track team. Pic 5. The Spartanette Track Team. Row 1: Lisa Watson, Stephanie Wessels, Sarah Long. Deidra Christensen, Coach Lynn Johnson. Kenna Harrison. Row 2: Lori Mamin, Amy Hassler. Shauna Christensen. Jenny Boldt, Chris Panko- nen, Colleen Rathman. Girls TracK Scoreboard Greenfield 11.2 pts A-C Relays 4 pis Spartanette Relays 35 pts rarlham 31 pts Coming 13 pts A-C 33 pts PL 5 pts Conlerence 32 pis V «r V 39 pts District 1 pts Track 23 TROJAM TEMMIS SCOREBOARD Boys Girls AMS Opp Opponent AI1S Opp 7-0 Marian 5-2 4-3 Creston 5-2 5-2 Lewis-Central 3-4 5-4 Denison 7-2 9-0 St. Albert 7-2 7-0 Clarinda 6-1 9-0 Audubon 6-3 Carroll Kuempcr 3-6 6-1 Red Oak 2-5 7-0 Glenwood 6-1 6-1 Shenandoah 7-0 Rathman, Dexters score for Trojans 24 Tennis Pic 1. Dan Parker follows through after a strong forehand. Pic 2. Dan Parker prepares his racket to hit a return while Brad Crozier looks on. The 1 doubles team of Frank Dea and David Figgins prepare to play the next court. Pic 3. Trojan Boys Tennis Team. Row 1: Andy Dennis. Shawn Peter- son, Matt Link, Brian McAleer, David Baggenstoss, Travis Else, Brian Wright. Row 2: Jamie Braun, Tucker Else. Kevin Mctrick, Todd Tessman. Matt Petersen, David Figgins. Raoul Dexters. Row 3: Travis Anderson, Frank Dea. David Ramsey. Mike Brandt. Brad Crozier, Dan Parker, Coach Stuart Dusenberry. Pic 4. Lisa Wilson follows through after a strong return. The Trojanns placed third in conference and sectional play. Sondra Rath man played in the 4th position most of the season and was one of the major contributors in all the matches. The Trojans advanced to sub-state and beat Red Oak 5-4 but lost to Creston 4-5. The doubles team of Raoul Dexters and Travis Anderson were third place tournament champions. Pic 1. In doubles play Raoul Dexters hits a volley and ap- proaches the net while Brad Crozicr prepares to defend himself. Pic 2. Brad Crozier smashes a serve during a doubles match while Dan Parker waits for a return. Pic 3. Sondra Rathman prepares to smash a volley at the net. Pic 4. Raoul Dexters, the 4 seed on the boys' team, keeps his eye on the ball for a strong serve. Pic 5. Trojann Girls Tennis Team. Row 1: Roni Hulne. Heather Tupper. Lisa Wilson. Hayley Button. Jackie Stevens. Laura Sievers. Row 2: Brenda Westphalen, Dawn Hascall. Kim Grulke. Wendy Allemang. Maija Lundgren. Shannon Riggs. Casey Ryan. Row 3: Ton- ya Wolfe. Amy Johnson. Jenny Camblin, Anita Casey. Danielle Kelly, Barb Cook, Sondra Rathman. Mot Pictured : Coach Dennis Anderson. Tennis 25 Students show creativity St team work Pic 1. Craig Stork, Shaun Rydl, and Chris Wall perform a David Goliath skit for a pep ral iy- Pic 2. Steph Wessels, Jay Watson, and Chad Christensen show off some hallway capers be- tween classes. Pic 3. As the sophomore class participates in the tug-o-war, other classes cheer them on. 26 Candids mmm Pic 4. The basketball and wrestling cheerleaders end their routine per- formed at halftime of a basketball game. Pic 5. Colleen Rathman, the Boogleberry, Todd Russell. B.J. Woodruff, and Jenny Mansen wrote, directed, and produced a commercial in directed writing class. Student Life AliS Homecoming has a Surfin' Safari Those delicious days of summer • the warm sun. the cool blue water, toasting to a golden brown tan. grilling sizzling hamburgers, and socializing with friends are what one remembers as the good times. In the chilly fall. AMS students' thoughts continued to return to the good ole summer as they celebrated homecoming 87 - a Sur- fin Safari. Tor one week. AMS relived those wild n crazy times of summer where a good tan and your best girl by your side were all you needed to succeed. Pic 1. The 1987 Royalty. Row 1: Dar- lene Kraus (10 yr. queen). Jessica Irlmeier. Brian Nelsen (10 yr. king), Christopher Cul- len. Row 2: King Daniel Brincks, Queen Coco Mamin, King Dennis Brincks. Pic 2. Tamra Duff and Roger Kams were the junior homecoming attendants. Pic 3. homecoming '87 was dedicated to the high school cooks Phyllis Browns- berger. Betty Wahlert, Barb Jessen and the elementary school cooks LaRue Wheelock and Bonnie Littleton. Pic 4. The homecoming candidates nervously await the beginning of the cere- mony. 28 Homecoming Pic 3. Catch the Wave ... Spartan Spirit was the theme for the senior class float which tied with the juniors for first. Pic 4. Representing the sophomore class were attendants Todd Rus- sell and Chris Pankonen. Pic 5. The juniors benefited from their class sponsor Mr. Boldt and his ingenuity as he helped animate their float with a moving wave. Pic 1. Homecoming Candidates. Row 1: Shane Harrison, Dana Will, Laura Watson, Raoul Dexters. Row 2: Coco Marnin. Daniel Brincks, Dennis Brincks, Donna Bower. Pic 2. Chad Christensen, Jill Jessen, Amy Watson, and Shaun Rydl served as ushers during coronation. homecoming 29 Win, lose or draw as Anything Goes Pic 1. During the homecoming football game, the football team of 1962 was honored on the 25th anniversary of their undefeated season. Pic 2. Kings Daniel and Dennis Brincks dance with dates Julie Woodruff and Steph Wessels to a song specially dedicated to them. Pic 3. Laura Kams and George Mamin were chosen the attendants for the freshman class. Pic 4. Beckie Nelsen pins on Master of Cere- mony Scott Glynn's boutonniere. Pic 5. The AHS band entertains the crowd with surfin songs dur- ing the parade. ii V - M 's t “ ft. M Sunday, the Anything Goes Contest kicked off the Homecoming week s activities and was followed by the tradi- tional bonfire at the baseball field. On Monday, students wore their wildest pair of sunglasses and shorts for Beach Day and bought their favorite player's jersey or cheerlead- er s sweater at the jersey auction. Students displayed their spirit by wearing purple and white on Tuesday for Purple and White Day. On Wednesday, students borrowed their grand- parents clothes to go back in time on Senior Citizens Day. Thursday was deemed Pajama Day as students dressed in their best pjs, robes, and slippers to have a nighttime look. As usual on Friday, the student body and faculty looked their best for coronation and the big game'' on Dress-Up Day. Pic 1. The sophomores wanted to Wipe Out the Rock- ets' with their float. Pic 2. Laura Rams attempts to spin around without los- ing her balance in the bat race during the Anything Goes Contest. Pic 3. The NFL boasts ‘100 Years of Excellence on their float. Pic 4. henna Harri- son, Patty Merhoff. and Cheryl McCaskcy watch the classes compete in the Any- thing Goes Contest. Pic 5. Ryan Leed tests the water out by waterskiing on the freshmen float. Pic 6. Dannie Cro- zier feeds a shark a C M player on the ju- nior high float. AMS says, ' 'Bye, Bye Birdie Pic I. The MacAfee family (Lori Trent. Beckie Melsen, Eric Christensen) leisurely await the arrival of Conrad Birdie. Pic 2. Conrad Birdie (Roger Rams) serenades Kim MacAfee on the Ed Sullivan Show. Pic 4. Everyone is shocked by Mr. Bir- die's choice of clothing. Pic 3. Bye. Bye Birdie cast. Row 1: Dan Sturtz, Hollie Melsen, Lisa Watson, Lana Wedemeyer, Donna Bower, Todd Russell. Row 2: Julie Waters, Sherrey Suplee, Amy Hassler, Beckie Melsen, Kenna Harrison, Stephanie Wessels, Julie Woodruff, Jenny Boldt, Jay Watson. Brad Crozier. Aarop Winthers, Laura Han- sen. Row 3: Cliff Carr, Chris Reed, Mike Williamson, Dan Parker. Eric Christen- sen, Lori Trent. Row 4: Joanne Grant, Roger Kams, Tamra Duff, Matt Russell, Rudolph directs her first production D Bye, Bye Birdie carried the community back to the mu sic and styles of the 60 s. The musical revolves around Elvis figure Conrad Birdie (Roger Karns) and the girl Kim MacAfee (Beckie Melsen) who will receive his last kiss before he goes to the Army. Pic I. Sweet Apple, Ohio welcomes Conrad Birdie to town. Pic 2. Rosie (Tamra Duff) and Albert (Matt Rus- sell) are constantly plagued with the nagging of Albert's mother (Julie Waters). Pic 3. Rosie is tossed and turned by the overwhelming affec- tion of the shriners. Pic 4. The cast gathered for one fi- nal chorus of Telephone hour . Musical 33 Swing Choir performed at games Pic. 1. Concert choir. Row 1: In- structor Jody Rudolph. Sheri riel- sen. Laura Karns, henna Harrison. Stephanie Wessels, Amy Hassler. Lisa Watson, Hollie rielsen, Laura Hansen. Lana Wedemeyer. Lisa Wil- son. Row 2: Jenny Boldt. Cathy Specht. Coco Mamin. Jay Watson, Julie Waters. Dana Will, Sherrey Su- plee. Donna Bower, Amy Watson. Jenn Michols, Jill Jessen. Traci Paulsen, Beckie rielsen. Row 3: Mi- chelle Poeppe. Shauna Christen- sen. Tina Wilson, Jill Watson, Cindy Swedlund, Deanna Andrews. Joanne Grant, Chris Pankonen, Darla Havens, Deidra Christensen. Lori Trent, Tamra Duff. Row 4: Chris Wall, Matt Mardesen, Clint Carr, Chad Christensen, Todd Russell, Mike Williamson. Jerod Christensen. Jer- emy Rydl. Scott Barker. Mike Christen- sen. Row 5: Cliff Carr. Alan McAfee, Eric Christensen, Brad Crozier, Dan Parker, Jared Jessen, Lesile Dorsey, Brett Scar- lett, Chris Reed. Roger hams. Matt Rus- sell. 34 Vocal Pic 2. The swing choir danced to a medley of songs at the Pops Concert. Pic 3. Swing choir performs at the Vocal Festival while the rest of the conference festival choir look on. II Pic 1. The swing choir performed to the delight of many this year. Row 1: Chad Chris- tensen. Row 2: Jay Watson. Laura Rams. Row 3: Stephanie Wessels. Tamra Duff. Michelle Poeppe. Beckie Melsen. Row 4: Todd Russell. Cliff Carr. Chris Reed. Matt Russell. Roger Rams. Pic 2. Jill Watson sings her part of a duet with Chris Wall at the Pops Concert. Pic 3. Stephanie Wessels. Jenny Boldt. Jay Wat- son, Todd Russell, Chad Christensen, Cliff Carr. Chris Reed. Roger Rams. Beckie Melsen. Michelle Poeppe. and Tamra Duff perform the STAR SPAMGLED BAMMER at a home game. It was the first time that it was sung at home basketball games. In previous years it was played by the band, but this year it was sung by the swing choir. It was well received. Pic 4. The vocal officers. Instructor Jody Ru- dolph, Alan McAfee - Pres.. Michelle Poeppe - Sec.. Chris Reed - Treas., Chad Christensen - Vice Pres. Pic 5. The swing choir sets the scene for hold on to Your Dreams at the Pops Concert. Vocal 35 Pic 1. Concert band. Kow I: Scott Barker, Amy Massler, Renna Harrison. Tina Wilson. Lisa Wilson. Jcnn nichols. Row 2: Michelle Pocppe, Dcidra Christensen. Alan McAfee, B.J. Woodruff, Jenny Boldt. Steph Wcssels. Sherrey Suplee. Matt Russell, Mike Christensen. Roger Rams. Row 3: Instrue tor Darren Saner. Todd Russell, Chris Reed, Jared Jcssen. Chuck Rinzie, Cliff Carr. Scott Mc Afee. Eric Christensen. Mot pictured: Julie Woodruff. Pic 2. The marching band plays at the assembly for the 200th anniversary of the Constitution. Pic 3. Marching Band. Front: Major- ette Julie Woodruff. Row 1: Cliff Carr. Scott McAfee. Roger Rams, Matt Russell, Jay Watson, Mike Christensen. Alan Mc- Afee, Chuck Rinzie,. Row 3: Michelle Poeppe, Amy Hassler, Tina Wilson, Jill Watson. B.J. Woodruff, Jared Jessen. Todd Russell, Jenny Boldt, Jenn nichols, Steph Wessels, Deidra Christensen, Ren- na Harrison, Scott Barker. Back: Eric Christensen, not pictured: Lisa Wilson. 36 Band Nil V ' « V N Declining enrollment hits band Pic 1. Eric Christensen. Sherrey Suplee. Julie Woodruff, and Jenny Boldt personalize their uniform'' appearance before playing the national Anthem. Pic 2. Amy Massler and Deidra Christensen relax during a study hall. Pic 3. Roger Karns. Cliff Carr and Matt Rus- sell practice their piece before small group contest at Carson. Pic 4. Jazz band. The seventeen jazz band members included seven junior high students. Row 1: Jason Larsen. Jen Akers. Krista Den- ney. Steph Wessels, Debbie Hall. Row 2: Chris Reed. Scott McAfee, Cliff Carr. Eric Christensen, Aaron Winters. Row 3: Dannie Crozier, Michelle Poeppe, Matt Russell, Roger Karns. Sherrey Suplee. Bryan Zimmerman. Oscar Melsen. r ■V ■ i T I 37 [A , ’ 5 L- it Anita FFA deals Before the sc hool year began, the FFA helped with the food stand at the county fair and several membersshowed their livestock I'icvor Christensen advanced to State Fair, where he received KeservcOrand Champion. Beef Performance Division. In October thfe Chapter attended the Farm Progress Showpt Alternam JA. In No- vember, four members attended the National FFA Convention in Kansas City. Scott Glynn showed his steer in the American {Royal. An- nual fruit sales’ttferc also held in November, with Dan LohofT as top salesman. Pic 1. The FFA officers look on for a new year. Beckie Nelsen - Reporter. Shaun Rydl - Treasurer. Daniel Brincks - Sentinel. Scott Glynn - President. Craig Stork - Vice President. Dennis Brincks - Secretary. The following members attended the FFA National Conven- tion and Ag Career Show in Kansas City. MO on Nov. 12 and 13: Scott Glynn. Dennis Brincks, Daniel Brincks, Shane Harrison, and Craig Stork. Pic 2. Mr. Johnson and the industrial arts students painted this sign for the shop to show the uses of the building. Pic 3. The FFA was led by new instruc- tor Mr. Jeff Nielsen. Pic 4. The 1988-89 FFA leaders. Row 1: Corey Matthies- Reporter, Mike Williamson - Secretary. Dan Lo- hoff - Sentinel. Row 2: Brad Scarf - Treasurer. Craig Stork - President. Brian Bartelson - Vice President. V 38 rrA Nielsen into the game Pic 1. A picture honor- ing those who won sub- district awards at Coon Rapids. Row 1: Corey Mat- thies (public speaking), Shane Harrison (parlia- mentary procedure), Dan- iel Brincks (parliamentary procedure). Beckie Nel- sen (job interview), Daren Ruggles (extemporane- ous speaking). Row 2: Dennis Brincks (parlia- mentary procedure), Ren Lovitt (parliamentary pro- cedure), Brad Scarf (arc welding), Dan LohofT(par- liamentary procedure). Larry Vais also advanced in the Chapter Farm Quiz. Pic 2. The Future Farmers of America. Row 1: Beckie Melsen, Shaun Rydl, Daniel Brincks, Scott Qlynn, Craig Stork, Dennis Brincks. Row 2: Daren Ruggles, Craig Havens, Trevor Christensen, Shane Harrison, Corey Matthies. Brian Bartelsen. Row 3: Ren Lovitt. Mr. Jeff Nielsen, Mike Williamson (front). Larry Vais. Brad Scarf, Dan LohofT. Pic 3. Brad Scarf announces awards at FFA banquet. rrA 39 Extras add excitement to the game Students got the chance to learn what opera is really all about when Opera Iowa per- formed at Anita High School. Opera Iowa is an educational touring group sponsored by the Des Moines Metro Opera Company, which is located in Indianola. Iowa. Opera Iowa members held workshops for junior high and high school vocal students be- fore the assembly. They dem- onstrated the application of stage makeup, how to build the set and lighting, and different ways of expressing a character or character s lines. Pic 1. Members of Opera Iowa are dressing to be a fox and a chicken for an opera called Chanticleer performed for the school. The chemistry and physics classes went on a field trip to the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines to see a dinosaur display. The dinosaurs were the main display in the Science Center for a couple of weeks. The dinosaurs were a movable display and were accompanied by other prehistoric animals. Pic 4. This was one of the dinosaurs on display at the Sci- ence Center. 40 Assemblies rield Trip Pic I. Along with the dinosaurs, a sabertooth tiger was on display in the Planetarium where the historical media display was shown. Pic 2. Some of the students sat in a hole the size of a dino- saur foot. Clockwise: Lana Wedemeycr. Lesile Dorsey, Ken Lovitt. Chris Reed. Brett Scarlett. Roger Karns, Scott Barker, and Matt Russell. Pic 3. Dan Parker. Scott Qlynn. Brad Crozier, Chris Reed, and Roger Karns look over a fountain at the Historical Building. Robert Ricks, representing the Science Center in Des Moines, gives a program in the areas of lasers, cryogenics (super cold temperatures), robotics, and energy environment simulators, he placed items in liquid nitrogen to show the hardening effect. Pic 4. Chris Reed helps show how a VanDeGraff static electricity gen- erator makes his hair stand on end. Pic 5. Jay Watson hammers a rubber nail that was in liquid nitrogen in an experiment with Robert Ricks. Assemblies Field Trip 41 AH in the same suit Proa} l'j£6 in- cluded o d tradi I lions ,and ne deas. The iradl- ion of a han- jtHfr uas rc- -vived bijheld at jthe Redwood. Lata; prom- go moved tp the nigh sch l to enjoy the Jprom servers 50 s skij fol- lowingthe dance, the sec- ond Las Vegas flight was held with the aid of the Liorvs Club. Varioi items were auctioned off later, and Sunday mom- ,g o led ujgfe | Aa 1 Pic 1. Rock n Roll All night was the theme for Prom 88 with decorations reminding one of the 1950 s and 1960 s. Pic 2. Donna Bower. Beckie Melsen. Laura Hansen, Stan Jens. Shane Harrison. B.J. Woodruff, Stephanie Wessels, and Lisa Wat- son enjoy the dance. Pic 3. Shauna Christensen, Amy Hassler, Colleen Rathman, and Sondra Rath- man are cool dudes ' in the promservers 50 s skit. Pic 4. Mindi Amdor. Stephanie Wessels, Julie Waters, and Bob Matthies gamble at blackjack dur- ing Las Vegas Might. Pic 5. Prom servers Todd Rus- sell, Corey Matthies, B.J. Woodruff, Rod Scarf, and Jeremy Larsen play the role of typical 50 s girls in their skit. 42 Prom Pic 1. Brad Scarf, Lana Wedemeyer, Alan McAfee. Todd Lange, Beckie Melsen, Jeff Albert, Lori Trent, Sheri Melsen, and Daniel Brincks dance the night away. Pic 2. The dancing silhouettes helped create the rock and roll atmosphere of the 50's. Pic 3. Promgoers boogie to the songs of yesteryear. Pic 4. The prom theme continued to be accented with checkered tablecloths and a snack shack where tired dancers could relieve their thirst. Pic 5. Mike Jessen, Coco Mamin. Scott Glynn. Burt Wilson. Shaun Rydl. Laura Watson. Jill Jessen, Donna Bower. Jeremy Rydl, and Kenna Harrison twist and shout to the music. Prom 43 honor societies draw ali aces five juniors were inducted into the two national honor societies rep- resented at Anita High School, national Honor Society inducted three new members, and Quill fir Scroll accepted four new students for their work on the SPY or SPARTAM. Pic 1. national honor Society. Row I: (new members) Matt Russell, Michelle Pocppc, Roger Rams. Row 2: (inducted in 1987) Julie Waters. Scott Barker. Pic 2. Quill fir Scroll. Row 1: (new members ) Matt Russell, Lisa Wat- son. Hollie Melsen, Roger Rams. Row 2: (inducted in 1987) Michelle Poeppe. Alan McAfee. Pic 3. SPY sponsor Ruthe Brocker presented the Quill fir Scroll na- tional Gold Key award to Roger Karns for his winning cartoon. Pics 4 fir 5. Matt Russell and Michelle Poeppe, who worked on the SPY layout, presented a plaque to Anita Tribune editor Gene Andrews in apprecia- tion of his support of journalism at Anita High School. Debaters score points AIDS and Latin American dominated the debate room research this year. Those were the subjects of the two types of debate. Lincoln-Douglas debated AIDS testing. The four-man debaters Knew Latin America inside and out. talking and yelling about communism. Pan Americanism, the Monroe doctrine, etc. State debate ended the season on a good note with Brett Scarlett getting into the semi-finals in Lincoln-Douglas debate and Matt Russell being named superior senator in Student Congress. Pic 1. Jeremy Larsen files his cards for the extemp file. Pic 2. Lincoln-Douglas and four-man debaters. Row 1: Brett Scarlett. Eric Christensen, Raoul Dexters, Lori Trent, Sherrey Suplee, Jenny Hansen, Tina Wil- son Row 2: Jeremy Larsen. Scott McAfee, Matt Mardesen. Matt Russell, Shane Harrison, Cliff Carr. Pic 3. The national forensic League's (HPL's) float in the homecoming parade noted over 100 years for the Anita High School at the same time that they celebrated 100 years of Iowa speech. Pic 4. Hollie Helsen and Julie Waters laugh at an uncomfortable Shane Harrison as Dan Parker roasts Shane. Pic 5. Student congress. Row 1: Lana Wedemeyer, Michelle Poeppe, Cliff Carr. Raoul Dexters. Row 2: Sherrey Suplee, Matt Russell, Jeremy Larsen, Chris Wall, Matt Mardesen. Scott McAfee, Shane Harrison. Brett Scarlett. Kevin Burke Award to Julie Waters Pic 1. Matt Russell practices the snake from his hu- morous selection Diary of Adam and Eve . Pic 2. Those close to Beckie Nelsen snicker as she gets roasted by Lori Trent at the NFL Banquet. Pic. 3. Mr. Burke presents Julie Waters with the Kevin Burke Award, which goes to the se- nior who helps the underclassmen the most. Pic 4. MEL officers: Michelle Poeppe, secretary; Julie Waters, president; Matt Russell, vice president, and Holly Melsen, treasurer sit on the organization s project south of the football field. Lights were installed and more landscap- ing was done. 46 Speech Pic 5. Freshmen Speech. Matt Mardesen, Scott McAfee. Sherrey Suplee. Chris Wall, Tina Wilson, Terri Bartelsen, Jason Hockenberry, Jay Watson, Steph Wessels. Kenna Harrison. Pic 1. Mr. Burke helps Lori Trent prepare her speech one night after school. Pic 2. Roger Kams does his expository ad- dress in full costume. Pic 3. Soph- omore Speech. Row 1: Amy Has- sler, Todd Russell, Colleen Rath- man. Row 2: Cindy Swedlund, Sondra Rathman. Chris Panko- nen, Jenny Hansen. Debbie Hall. Standing: Corey Matthies and Jeremy Larsen. Pic 4. Michelle Poeppe practices her speech to the wall at All-State. Pic 5. Junior Michelle Poeppe listens and gives advice to freshman Chuck Kin- zie. Kinzie received a Division I rating at state this year. Speech 47 Iowa speech reaches 100th birthday Pic 1. Matt Russell and Michelle Poeppe are playing a game of tough questions as Yuppie parents in their duet acting selec- tion. Pic 2. Julie Waters speaks in a microphone while practicing for radio news. Pic 3. Junior speakers. Row 1: Jared Jessen, Dan Parker, Brian Bartelson, Lana Wedemeyer, Eric Christensen, Brad Cra- zier, Roger Kams. Row 2: Laura Mansen, Mollie Melsen, Lisa Wat- son, Brett Scarlett, Michelle Poeppe. Matt Russell. Tamra Duff, Lori Trent. Alan McAfee. Pic 4. Hollie Melsen tells her story Boy Was I Mad! This year is the 100th anniversary of Iowa high school speech. The current Iowa high School Speech Association is the product of the first high school speech association (the Iowa High School Declamatory As- sociation) founded in the school year of 1887-88. Only four events were recognized by this association: Humorous, Dramatic, Oratorical, and Original Oratory. This year AHS had at least one participant in all of the present fourteen events recognized by the IMSSA. 48 SPEECH 4 For the past ten years those students selected as Out- standing Speakers at State Contest have traveled to the Uni- versity of northern Iowa to perform in the All State Speech Festival. Pic 1. Anita students receiving Outstandings are Mi- chelle Poeppe (humorous and Book Review). Julie Waters (Radio hews and Public Address). Lori Trent (Public Ad- dress). Matt Russell (Original Oratory and humorous), and hollie nelsen (Public Address). Pic 2. Fifty-two speakers received double Outstandings this year. During a special ceremony. Michelle Poeppe, Julie Waters, and Matt Russell sat in the star formation on the field of the uni Dome. I Pic 3. Matt Russell presents student teacher Dean Dickerson with a plaque at the nFL banquet. Dickerson student taught for 8 weeks at AMS and during that time he volunteered many hours to the speech department. Pic 4. Senior speech students: sitting, Shaun Rydl, Beckie Melsen. Standing: Raoul Dexters. Cliff Carr. Shane Harrison. Scott Glynn, Julie Waters. Darla havens. Speech 49 SPY continues a winning tradition Pic 1. Junior Roger Rams, the SPY s car- toonist received na- tional recognition this year by winning the Quill fir Scroll Key. he won the award with his car- toon. shown here with Matt Russell's 3rd place IhSPA news article on a Supreme Court ruling concern- ing high school news- papers. Kams is the third AMS student to achieve this distin- guished honor, others include Barb Kraus and Chris Mai- lander. Pic 2. Darla havens, the 87-88 SPY editor, accepts the Iowa high School Press Association's award for 1st place in writing. This award was won by the 86-87 SPY staff. Pic 3. The SPY staff. Row 1: Michelle Poeppe (feature layout). Editor Darla havens. Lisa Watson fir holly Melsen (girls sports), Beckie Melsen (jr. high). Row 2: Alan McAfee (photo). Laura hansen (activities). Matt Russell (news). Shaun Rydl, Roger Kams (boys sports cartoons). not pictured: Ruthe Brocker. advisor. 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Arcuioa oal4 race«ta|« pigMra otoaa acbooi koarAt to «an Principal «la n. to wfl k ban aa if e mtfol (Mm Milvtiifi 50 Spy SPARTAN staff refuses to fold Pic 2. SPARTAM staff. Row 1: Eric Christensen, Photography and junior editor Alan McAfee, Junior editor Michelle Poeppe. Editor Beckie Melsen, Ad- visor Cheryl McCaskey. Row 2: Matt Russell, Jay Watson, Sondra Rathman, Cliff Carr, Stcph Wessels, Deidra Christensen, Lori Trent. Lisa Wilson. Row 3: Laura Rams, Jill Watson, Colleen Rathman. Ladder: Sheri Melsen, Debbie hall, Lana Wedemcyer. Top: Dana Will, Amy Watson. Art editor Donna Bower, Business manager Darla Havens, Joanne Grant. After school was out, a few staff members finished the 1986-87 yearbook pages. Because it wasn't finished until June 30, the delivery of the yearbooks was delayed until Oc- tober. Pic 1. Lana Wedemeyer, Dana Will, Colleen Rathman, Steph Wessels, and Debbie hall examine yearbooks and brainstorm new ideas for 1987-88 at a yearbook workshop held at City hall. Pic 3. At the yearbook party held in October. Corey Ste- phenson. Jason Merk. and Mindi Dorsey anxiously examine the long-awaited 86-87 SPARTAM yearbooks. Pic 4. Laura Rams. Michelle Poeppe, Matt Russell, and Lisa Wilson discuss theme ideas at the workshop. Spartan 51 Elected leaders plan homecoming Pic 1. Scott Glynn, Todd Russell (auctioneer), Julie Waters, and Dana Will take bids at the homecoming jersey auction. Pic 2. Joanne Grant. Laura Watson, Julie Waters, and Dana Will decorate the annual student council Christmas tree. NO CHALL Pic 3. Student Council. Row 1: Julie Waters, Dana Will. Row 2: Jason Merk. Chad Christensen. President Scott Glynn, Vice President Shaun Rydl, Shane Harrison, Jason Larsen. Row 3: Scott McAfee. Jay Watson. Amy H ssler, Laura Hansen, Eric Christensen. Craig Stork, Todd Russell. Pic 4. Dana Will holds up a jersey as Julie Waters takes a bid. The money from the auction went to get a D.J. for the homecoming dance. Pic 5. Craig Stork, Julie Waters. Dana Will, and Scott Glynn demonstrate skinning a snake'' as Joanne Grant ex- plains the competition to the classes in the Anything Goes contest. 52 Student Council ACADEMICS Pic 1. Pirst year resource room teacher Mrs. Gruhn helps Jason Alff out during his study hall. Pic 2. Mr. Jackson, who teaches science and math, shows the eighth graders how to subtract frac- tions. Pic 3. Mr. Poulkes teaches high school math classes along with being the guidance counselor. Pic 4. Mrs. David shows the elementary students around the art room. During this first year with Ani- ta, she also taught part time home ec in Atlantic. Pic 5. Mr. Mehrhoff instructs computer and busi- ness classes besides being a coach. Laura Watson is a member of the office education class. Teachers play their cards out Pic I. Mark Cretsinger joined the AMS staff in January as a student teacher. Mis duties included PE at both the high school and the elementary, second grade, and wres- tling assistant coach. Pic 2. Mot only is Mrs. Brocker the high school English teacher, but she is also one of the devoted speech coaches. Mrs. Brocker is pictured here lis- tening to a speech student. The faculty at AMS consisted of many veteran teachers along with new faces. Eight faculty members were part time, shared with the elementary school, or shared with neighbor- ing school districts. Pic 3. Members of the 1987-88 faculty. Row 1: Jody Ru- dolph (3 4 time K-12 vocal). Ruthe Brocker, Cheryl McCask- ey (also Exira guidance counselor), Juanita David (also Atlantic home ec), Cecelia Vanderbur, Reann Gruhn, and Bev Johnson. Row 2: Dave Boldt. Darren Saner (K-12 instru- mental), Dennis Zimmerman, Kevin Malloy (K-12 PE), Lynn Johnson. Robert Jackson. Jeff Piielsen (also Exira vo ag). Bill Eoulkes. Rex Mehrhoff, and John Burke. Inset photo: Tam- my Wickman (also Atlantic French). Plot pictured: Virginia Eilts (also C-M librarian.) Faculty 55 Pic 1. Mr. Burke emphasizes a point with his chalk in his sec- ond hour American history class. Teaching social studies and coaching speech take all of Mr. Burke's time. Pic 2. Mr. Malloy demonstrates rappeling in PE. 3 Pic 3. Mrs. Johnson checks Sarah Long's pattern in Home Ec i. Mrs. Johnson also teaches business. Pic 4. Mr. Zimmerman and Daren Ruggles get their hands dirty as the first hour biology class dissect clams. Mr. Zimmerman teaches biology, health, cul- tural geography, and Quest. Pic 5. Mr. Kluver, Carol Scheffier. and Mrs. McCaskey converse over the reception table at the Quill fir Scroll ceremony. Mrs. McCaskey was the yearbook advisor and English 7, 8, and 10 teacher. 56 Faculty 5 Pic 1. Mr. Nielsen goes over handouts with Vo Ag IV class members: Dennis Brincks. Ken Lovitt. and Daniel Brincks. Pic 2. The K-12 music teachers. Jody Rudolph and Daren Saner again brought new faces to the music department. Pic 3. Librarian assistant Mary Lee helps out Mrs. Eilts. the librarian, (not pictured) three days a week. Pic 4. Lynn Johnson oversees the con- struction of a building contracted for the Anita Lumber Yard. Matt Mardesen. Chris Reed, and Terry Beerman work together as a team. Pic 5. Mr. Boldt hands back papers to Laura Church. He teaches jr. high science and social studies besides being athletic director. Faculty 57 The school board faced many tough decisions this year. Key issues included deciding to reinstate the volleyball, soft- ball. and baseball programs. Wrestling and tennis will continue to be shared if approved by C M and Atlantic. Pic 1. Mr. Kluver, Naomi Hackwell. Mr. Goettsche, and board president Jerry Wessels enjoy a light moment at a board meeting. Pic 2. The office staff: Front: Su- perintendent Arvid Goettsche. Standing: High school principal Dick Kluver, Naomi Hackwell (secretary to the board), and Linn Pedelty (principal s secretary). Pic 3. A new face this year was school secretary Linn Pedelty. Pic 4. Board members Bob Matthies, Ray Zellmer, Phyllis Nichols, and Randy Larsen listen to important facts before making their decisions. Pic 5. Janitors Mike Lee and LaVem Trent load commodities. (Not pictured: Josephine Ballenseifer.) homecoming dedicated to AhS cooks The daily challenge of getting meals ready for 150 peo- ple was even harder when the stove wouldn't work and the bell was about to ring. Students reluctantly spent any of their 20-minute lunch period waiting in line. Surrounded by all female drivers. Max Christensen co- ordinated the routes, special trips, and suburban runs. Pic 1. Barb Jessen helped serve lunch and clean up in addition to being a custodian. Pic 2. Betty Wahlert pours honey for the school-made hot rolls. Pic 3. Bus drivers: Pat Simmons. Karen Berger. Linda Vais, Mona Calhoun, and head driver Max Christensen. Mot pictured: An- gela Hagen (special ed driver). Pic 4. Phyllis Brownsberger stirs the vegetables. All-school Volleyball Tourney Student teacher Mark Cretsing- er organized an all-school volley- ball tournament in early spring. The event was deemed success- ful due to great student competi- tiveness and enthusiasm. The students and teachers chose their own six member teams. The Hardbodies, a team of senior boys, were the winners. A team called It came in second and one called Jam On It was third. Pic I. Help Wanted puts forth a good effort to try to place high in tournament action. Enthusiasm Runs High Pic 2. Rob Dory, Brad Obermeier. Jason Hockenberry, and Terry Beerman are busy with classroom antics in the art room. Pic 3. Julie Waters. Lesile Dorsey. Brett Scarlett, and the juniors head to a pep rally. Pic 4. The cheerleaders spark spirit in the line-up for the football team before a game. Pic 5. Craig Stork, Deb Hall, Wylie Wahlert. and Tracie Paulsen enjoy the winter dance sponsored by the pep club. PEOPLE se FA CES Keith Beerman Chris Bower Laura Church Trisha Clark Sarah Dennis Lori Enfield Seventh graders start the game Pic I. Dannie Crozier rides the junior high float in the homecoming parade. Pic 2. Mindi Dorsey. Sandy Heaton. Dan- nie Crozier. Jill Schaaf. and Shelly Glynn head up the line for the junior high in the Anything Goes tug-o-war contest. Pic 3. Robin Merk, Wendy Will, Lori En- field, Sarah Dennis. Kara Wedemeyer, and Trisha Clark dress up for Senior Citizen Day during Homecoming Week. Joel Jackson Brad Kinzie Erin Eoulkes Troy Grimes Michael Hagen Mark Harris Jamey Herzberg Jason Larsen Julie Matthies Robin Merk Doug Pankonen Jill Schaaf Deanne Mohr Pic 1. Junior High Band. Row 1: Robin Merk. Erin Eoulkes, Sarah Dennis. Jenni- fer Eilts, Angie Hansen. Sandy Heaton. Shannessy Schultes. Row 2: Jason Larsen, April Nel- sen, Krista Denney. Kris Specht. Oscar Melsen. Bryan Zimmerman. Jason Merk. Dan- nie Crozier. Row 3: Trisha Clark. Lori Enfield. Jennifer Akers, Jeanette Carr. Dan Sturtz. Aaron Winters. Row 4: Director Darren Saner. Joel Jackson. Chris Bower. Pic 2. Seventh grade class offi- cers: Sarah Dennis - Vice President. Robin Merk - President. Doug Panko- nen - Secretary-Treasurer. Pic 3. Jr. High Chorus. Row 1: Clay Hall. Scott Alff, Dannie Crozier, Kris Specht. Mindi Dorsey. Shelly Qlynn, Krista Denney. Robin Merk. Sarah Den- nis. Row 2: Brad Kinzie. Corey Stephenson. Shawn Bailey, Travis Clark. Teresa Kinzie. Trisha Clark. Erin Eoulkes. Laura Church. Kara Wedemeyer. Row 3: Aaron Winters, Dan Sturtz. Jeanette Carr, Jennifer Eilts. Angie Hansen. Shannessy Schultes. Jennifer Akers, Wendy Will, Jill Schaaf. Lori Enfield, Sara Sis- ler. Sara Sisler Aaron Winters Allen VanAemam Kara Wedemeyer Wendy Will David Williamson Jim Wilson Seventh Grade 63 Pic 1. Eighth grade offi- cers: (Top) Oscar Nelsen, president Bryan Zimmerman, vice president Shannessy Schultes, secretary-treasurer Eighth graders play many cards Pic 2. The eighth grade girls show off the pillows they made in home ec. Seated: Mindi Dorsey. Shelly Glynn. Stand- ing: Teresa Kinzie, Kris Specht, Sandy Heaton, Shannessy Schultes. Pic 3. Eighth graders are old pros at the locker combina- tions. Shawn Bailey Jeanette Carr Travis Clark Dannie Crozier Krista Denney Mindi Dorsey Jennifer Eilts Shelly Glynn Clay Hall Angie Hansen Sandy Heaton Donnie Kinzie preparing for the high school game Teresa Kinzie Mike Larsen Mike Luke Jason Merk April Melsen Oscar Melsen Suzann Pollock Tim Reeves Shannessy Schultes Billy Simon Kris Specht Corey Stephenson Pic 1. Jr. high Spelling Bee participants: Stand- ing: Jill Schaaf, Shannessy Schultes. Jennifer Eilts Alternates seated: Angie Hansen. Aaron Winters. Dan Sturtz Bryan Zimmerman Pic 3. Eighth grade boys present their home ec pillows. Row 1: Clay Hall. Shawn Bailey, Dannie Crozier. Oscar Melsen. Row 2: Jason Merk, Bryan Zimmerman. Billy Simon, Dan Sturtz. Pic 2. Jr. high Speech contes- tants. Row 1: Krista Denney. April Melsen, Aaron Winters, Keith Beer- man. Row 2: Angie Hansen. Kris Specht, Sandy Heaton, Shannessy Schultes, Jen Akers, Jenny Eilts. Row 3: Jill Schaaf, Julie Matthies, Bryan Zimmerman. Dannie Crozier. Robin Merk. Eighth grade 65 Jr. High try out various sports Pic 1. JR. HIGM FOOTBALL. Row 1: Clay hall. Joel Jackson. Dannie Crozier. David Williamson, Doug Pankonen. Row 2: Aaron Winters, Jimmy Wil- son, Jamey Herzberg, Scott Alff, Brad Kinzie, Jason Larsen. Row 3: Mike Larsen, Dan Sturtz, Shawn Bai- ley. Bryan Zimmerman, Oscar Nelsen, Jason Merk, Travis Clark. In back: Coach Lynn Johnson. Pic 2. JR. HIGN VOLLEYBALL. Row 1: Trisha Clark. Lori Enfield, Erin foulkes, Julie Matthias, Jill Schaaf. Laura Church, Robin Merk, Sarah Dennis, DeAnn Mohr. Row 2: Teresa Kinzie, Jennifer Eilts. Angie Hansen, Shannessy Shultes, Krista Denney. Sandy Heaton. Jennifer Akers. Kris Specht, April Nel- sen. Pic 3. JR. HIGH FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS. Bottom: Shannessy Schultes. April Nelsen, Jennifer Eilts. Angie Han- sen. Top: Robin Merk. Julie Matthies. Pic 4. JR. HIGH BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS. Erin Foulkes. Trisha Clark, Jeanette Carr, Teresa Kin- zie. Pic 5: JR. HIGH WRESTLING. Row 1: Brad Kinzie. Doug Pankonen, Clay Hall, Oscar Nelsen, David Wil- liamson. Row 2: Coach Rex Mehrhoff, manager Shelly Glynn, Donnie Kinzie, Corey Stephensen, Scott AlflF, Shawn Bailey, Coach Mark Cretsinger. Not Pictured: Michael Hagen. Pic 1. Sandy Heaton puts the shot up against A-C while Kris Specht positions for a rebound. Pic 2. JR. mGH GIRLS BASKET BALL. Row 1: Jennifer Akers. Kris Specht. Sandy Heaton. Shelly Glynn. Mindl Dorsey, Krista Denney, Angie Hansen, Shannessy Schultes, April Melsen. Row 2: Lori Enfield, Sarah Dennis. Laura Church, Coach Lynn Johnson, Jill Schaaf, Kara Wedemeyer, Wendy Will, Robin Merk. Pic 3. JR. HIGH GIRLS TRACK. Row 1: Shannessy Schultes, Sandy Heaton Row 2: Sarah Dennis, Wendy Will, Robin Merk, Lori Enfield, Laura Church, Jennifer Akers, Trisha Clark. Row 3: Mindi Dorsey. Jennifer Eilts, Kris Specht, Jill Schaaf. Julie Matthies. Shelly Glynn, Angie Hansen, Krista Denney, April Melsen, Teresa Kinzie. Mot pictured: Coach Janet Dorsey. Pic 4. JR. HIGH BOYS TRACK. Row I. Joel Jackson, Clay Hall, David Williamson, Dan Sturtz, Jason Larsen, Dannie Crozier, Shawn Bailey. Row 2: Assistant coaches: Shane Harrison and Cliff Carr. Row 3: Doug Pankonen, Coach Kevin Malloy, Bryan Zimmerman, Corey Stephen- son, Jason Merk, Oscar Melsen, Scott Alff, Brad Kinzie, Jimmy Wilson. Pic 5. JR. HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL. Row 1: Bryan Zimmerman, Dannie Crozier, Oscar Melsen. Shawn Bai- ley, Corey Stephenson. Row 2: Jason Merk, Dan Sturtz, Clay Hall, Joel Jackson, Jamey Merzberg. Row 3: Scott Alff, Tim Reeves, Jason Larsen, Jimmy Wilson, Chris Bow- er, Keith Beerman. Mot pictured: Coach Dean Raasch. Jr. High Sports 67 Pic 1. Chuck Rinzie practices for a speech tournament. Pic 2. Brent Smith and Rusty WH- lianmson relax in the freshman hallway. Freshmen play Pic 3. The freshmen tug-of-war team: Chris Wall. Steph Wessels, Scott McAfee. Julie Woodruff, Rob Dory, Lori Mamin, Laura Rams. Sherrey Su- plee, Terri Bartelson, Jill Watson, and George Mar- nin. Terri Bartelson Terry Beerman Sacha Berge Rob Dory Laura Rams Chuck Rinzie Jason Hockenberry Bill Dewitt Renna Harrison Ryan Leed Sarah Long Matt Mardesen George Mamin 68 Freshmen their first cards Pic 1. Freshmen class officers: Pres. Matt Mardesen, V.P. Steph Wessels, Sec Treas. Jay Watson. Pic 2. Rob Dory, Juliie Woodruff and Matt Mardesen help paint their float during Homecoming week. Pic 3. Jamie Stokley and Terri Bartelson are given advice by class sponsor Mrs. David. Pic 4. Freshmen concentrate hard on skinning the snake . Stephanie Wessels Lori Mamin Brad Obermeier Chris Stephenson Sherrey Suplee Jay Watson Rusty Williamson Scott McAfee Brent Smith Jamie Stokley Chris Wall Jill Watson Tina Wilson Julie Woodruff Pic 5. Rob Dory, Jamie Stokley and Ryan Leed enjoy the ride on the freshmen Home- coming float. Freshmen 69 ___v Jenny Boldt Deidra Christensen Shauna Christensen Trevor Christensen Zak Christensen Toni Clark Sophomore Dreams 70 Sophomores Tor many teenagers the phrase Get outa my dream, into my car becomes reality in their sophomore year of high school. Many license holders will agree they have much more freedom now and their week- ends are a little more exciting. Although some freshmen and sophomores drive on school per- mits, Debbie Hall admits, you have more freedom with your license, and you're not so restricted on what route you take. B.J. Woodruff likes the idea that he doesn't have to depend on any- body else for transportation. The worst thing about being able to drive according to Rod Scarf is putting your own money toward gas and maintenance. Although most things about driv- ing on your own sound fun, the Class of 90 has had its troubles. Deer seem to be the main obstacle on the road that they have trouble avoiding. Others have gone in ditches or have come very close, and some have hit other cars. Tor all fifteen-year-olds dreaming of their licenses, one day they'll wake up and find themselves in the fast lane. Jenny Hansen Craig Havens Dan Lohoff Debbie Hall Amy Hassler Jeremy Larsen Pic 1. Sophomore class officers. President Debbie Hall. Vice-presi- dent Todd Russell, Secretary-Trea- surer Shauna Christensen. Pic 2. Sophomores cheer as they finish an event at the Anything Goes Contest during Homecoming. Pic 3. Amy Hassler leams how to rappel during P.E. Sara Mailander Corey Matthies Chris Pankonen Chris Pearson Colleen Rathman Sondra Rathman Daren Ruggles Rod Scarf John Wilson Todd Russell Larry Vais B.J. Woodruff Pic 2. The sophomore class pays close attention to maga- zine sales representative Dean Dawson as he explains how to earn prizes from making lots of sales. In the race to get the best prizes, everyone tried to sell as many subscriptions as possi- ble. Daren Ruggles won a top prize of a VCR for selling over 60 subscriptions. Jenny Han- sen won a pocket-sized televi- sion in a national drawing. Rod Scarf got a savings bond. In a class drawing to help inspire sales. Dan Lohoff won a huge stuffed dog. Sophomores 71 Pic 1. As AHS spirit rose to a high, classes planned activities such as wearing hats, rattling Keys at pep rallies, and, of course, the decorating of walls with class spirit signs. Juniors anticipate the next hand Alan McAfee Hollie Melsen Pic 2. The jun- iors act as a unified force in their quest for 1st in the tug-o- war. Their strive for victory fell short however, and re- ceived 2nd. losing to the seniors. Pic 3. After many hours of napkin stufTing, Lana Wedemcyer. Mollie Melsen. Lisa Wat- son, Craig Stork, and Mr. Foulkes move the finished wave onto their float. Lee Bailey Brian Bartelson Clint Carr Eric Christensen Jerod Christensen Brad Crozier Lesile Dorsey Tamra Duff Bill Ehrman Laura Hansen Jared Jessen Roger Karns Dan Parker Chris Reed Jeremy Rydl Brett Scarlett Craig Stork Lisa Watson Mike Williamson Michelle Poeppe Matt Russell Brad Scarf Jeff Schaaf Lori Trent Lana Wedemeyer Lisa Wilson Pic 1. Roger Rams. Lana Wedemeyer, Lisa Wilson, and parent Dick Helsen burn the midnight oil the night before prom blowing up the endless supply of balloons. Pic 2. Junior Class Officers: Pres. Matt Russell. Seer, hollie Mel sen. Treas. Lisa Watson. V.P. Roger Rams. Pic 3. Displaying class spirit is the name of the game at pep rallies as Jared Jessen, Mike William- son, Craig Stork. Brad Crozicr, Brad Scarf, Clint Carr, and Roger Rams spell out how much the jun- iors have. Juniors 73 Senior officers: Dennis Brincks, president; Julie Waters, vice president; Laura Watson, secretary, Raoul Dexters, treasurer. Seniors regain pep rally spirit The seniors show their pride by making a colorful poster and hanging it above the lockers. Chad Christensen put on an AHS cheerleading sweater and skirt during a pep rally. Amy hassler moves up the ladder with a whip cream pie ready to throw in his face; each rung represents the loudness of the crowd. Seniors 75 Ka on ( r ter A Scott CL KjOjntx Seniors pull while the sophomores cheer them on during the Anything Goes Contest, the beginning of homecoming week. The seniors kept the tradition and won first place at the contest. Shane Jl am son 2)arL JL, •en. j i (( rSSt n 76 Seniors 1988 brought the Olympics and the Presidential elections. Iowa's voice in the elec- tion process was experienced by the seniors at a pre- caucus breakfast sponsored by Mr. Burke. Clockwise: Sheri Helsen. Deanna Andrews. Jenn Nichols. Mr. Kluver, Daniel Brincks. and Beck- ie Helsen enjoy do- nuts and orange juice while reading the morning pa- pers. homecoming week is traditionally known as a week of overwhelming school spirit. This year some of that spirit was marred by heated discussions and lack of involve- ment. but there were always a few who would not let the spir- it die. Seniors Janice Alff, Amy Watson. Cliff Carr. Scott Glynn. Ju- lie Waters. Shane Harrison, and Joanne Grant are pictured discussing the game plan for the letter forming competition at the Anything Goes Contest. The senior supper is and always will be an important part of the senior year. This is one of the last times that the class will be together. Chad Chris- tensen and Shaun Rydl, this year's hosts, narraratcd the senior prophecy, will, and the most likely to s. . (Si One of the many fund raisers for the senior class is the chili supper which helps the class pur- chase graduation caps and apprecia- tion gifts for their par- ents. Of course none of these projects would have been completed without the help of John Burke. Rex Mehrhoff. and Lynn Johnson. Deanna Andrews and Jenn Michols are pictured cleaning up after one of the fund raisers. 7 ( atSon I . « J i uru Watson %ana Wit( Hon With a in Son tm . Class song: Nello Goodbye by Phil Collins Wc said goodbye to a dear old friend And wc packed our bags and left. Feeling sad. It's the only way. Wc said hello as we turned the key I knew the fall of her eyes. Gave a smile. It's the only way. the only way ... (Chorus) Turn your head and don't look back Just set your sails on a new horizon. Don't turn around. Don't look down. There's life across the tracks And you know it's really not surprising It gets better when you get there. Well, it really don't matter much where You are 'cause home is in your heart. It's a feeling that your wake with one day. Some people keep running all of their life To Find they haven't gone too far. They don't seize the feeling inside. The feeling inside. (To chorus) We said hello as we turned the key I knew the fall of her eyes. Gave a smile. It's the only way. Seniors 79 Pic 1. The seniors are Animals as they show spirit by decorating the gym for a pep rally. 1 Pic 2. Graduation and all its glory doesn't magi- cally happen; lots of work and preparation are done to assure that the big day goes smoothly. Julie Wat- ers and Ken Lovitt practice walking to Pomp and Cir- cumstance with little success. Pic 3. Traci Paulsen works on the float for the homecoming parade. Pic 4. Julie Waters. Jill Jessen, Coco Mamin, and Dana Will take ad- vantage of eating outdoors after be- ing served first in the lunch line. (Se- niority was back in 87-881) Pic 5. The class of 88 went back to their childhood and posed on the merry-go-round at the elementary school while wearing their senior sweatshirts. Mot pictured are Scott Glynn and Raoul Dexters. 80 Seniors Playing the final round Pic 1. The seniors have their fun at the new bandshell play- ground. Slide (front to back): Jill Jessen, Shaun Rydl, Ron Wil- liamson, Cathy Specht, Beckie Nelsen, Amy Watson, Sheri Mel- sen, Donna Bower, and Darla Havens. Swings (left side): Julie Waters, Joanne Grant, Dana Will, and Mike Christensen. Pirepole (right side): Janice Alff, Deanna Andrews. Jennifer Nichols, Laura Watson, and Traci Paulsen. Top: Robert Templeman. Scott Bark- er. Cliff Carr, Daniel Brincks, Dennis Brincks, Raoul Dexters, Chad Christensen, Coco Mamin, Scott Glynn, and Shane Harri- g son. hot pictured is Ren Lovitt. Pic 2. The trigonometry class: (one of the smallest classes in the school) Scott Barker, Beckie Nelsen, Chad Christensen, and Laura Watson. Not pictured are Joanne Grant and Scott Glynn. Pic 3. Child development class taught by Mrs. Bev Johnson took a field trip to the Mercy Hospital in Coming. Here Chad Christensen gets the feel of the birthing bed. Cathy Specht and Sheri Nelsen roll out with laughter. Oth- er class members were Donna Bower. Jill Jessen, Coco Mamin, Traci Paulsen, and Tamra Duff. Pic 4. Donna Bower. Joanne Grant, and Amy Watson are a three some in chorus. Seniors 81 no goal Is too high, ho challenge too great. Class of 1988. Pic 3. Raoul Dexters thanks the community, friends, and school for the support and kindness that made his stay in Anita so memorable. Pic 4. Many questions are asked when the nerves are at a high: are these really for us? Does it fit? Do I look like a graduate? Pic 1. The 29 students in the senior class graduated Sunday. May 22. 1988. The underclassmen congratu- late them in the receiving line after the ceremonies. Pic 2. Seniors Traci Paul- sen, Darla Havens, Cathy Specht. Mike Christensen, and Chad Christensen pick out their robes for the big day. The end of the beginning Pic 1. Julie Waters speaks on the growth that the graduates have made since kin- dergarten. Pic 2. Shane Harri- son expressed his ap- preciation to the par- ents. Pic 3. Scott Glynn centered his speech around a quote which stated. The future scares the Hell out of me. ' This quote expressed how each of the graduates felt. Pic 4. Graduation Day is here! As the robes and hats are put on; the stomachs flutter, the hands get clammy, and the tears begin to swell. Senior V ii Janice Alff football manager4; Girls Basketball Manager 4, Boys Basket ball Manager 4; Golf 1.2,3; Pep Club 4.i Chorus 1,2,3,4 Girls Show Choir 3.4; Musical 1.3; Vocal Festival 1.2,3,4. ■ Deanna Andrews Pep Club 1. Chorus 1,2,3,4. Vocal Festival 1 2,3,4; Super Student Award 1 Kollinc; Mills All -Confercnc e Academic Team 4. 1 Hr r Scott Barker Science Fait First Plaee I; Marching Band 1,3.4; Concert Band! 1,2,3,4: Chort® 1.3,4 Musical 1 Band Festival J,2,3,4; hofyuj Band 1 2,3,4 Vocal Festiva 1 ,4 Is attonat'honor Society 3,4 Super Student Award 1.2; Rolling Mills All Conference Academic Team 4. I P Donna Bower Schools Attended: B-F k-8th), Nnoxvfllc 1,2; Foothill Manager 4; Girls Basketball 1; Wrestling Manager 3,4; Tennis 1; Cheer leader Boys Basketball2, PepCiub 1,2,3,4, President4, Art Fair 3.4. Yearbook 1,2,4; Chorus 4; Musical 4; Super Student Award 3; Homecoming Queen candidate 4. Daniel Brincks f .. Football 12 3 4 Captain 4. All-Conference 4, Boys' Basket! all 1,2,3,4 Captain 4 All-Conference 4; Practical Arts Fair 3,4; FFA 1.2.3.4, Sentinel 2 years. Super Student Award 4, Homecoming King 4; Prom Server 2 Graduation Usher 3. Dennis Brincks Foomail 1,2,3.4, Capiam 4. All Conference4, honorable Mention All-Southwest Iowa 4 Boys Basketball 1.2.3.4; Boys Track l, FI A 1,2.3 4 Secretary 3.4; Class President 4; Super Student Award3. Homecoming King4, Prom Server 2; Graduation Usher II Cliff Carr Football I 2 3.4 Boys Basketbil12,3,4 Wrestling i Boys' ii.ick 1 2,3,4, State Track 3.4. Tennis3 Baseball 1.2; Pep Club 1,2 3.4 Speech 4, Debau .4; Vearbook i,2,3,4. Marching band 1.2 3,4 Concert Band 1 2.3,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3; Chorus 3 2,3,4, Swing Choir 1,2,3.4- Musical 1.2,3,4 Band Festival 1,2,3,4 honor Band 1,2,3,4; Vocal festival J ,2.3,4. Chad Christensen Sc hools attendee North Tama high School 2 Football 1,2.1 Wrestling 1.2.3. c aptain 2, All-Conference 1,-Boys I r .K i ,2 Stu- dent c ouncil 1,2,4; Practical Arts Fair 3,4, Speech 1,2 4; Chorus 1.2JL4 Awing Choir 4. Officer, 4 Musical 1,2 Vocal Festival 1,2,3,4; Upmecoming Usher 4, Prom Server ? Mike Christensen Art Fair 3; Marching Band 1,2.3.4; Concert Band 1,2,3.4; Chorus 1.2,3,4; Vocal Festival 1,2.3 4 Super Student Award 3. jS iouI Dexters I orcign exchange student from Belgium 4; Football 4 Boys'Bas ’ketball 4, Tennis4; baseball 4 speech 4,debate 4. Newspaper 4.THorneromlng King candidate 4.1 wspai w Scott Glynn Football 2,3.4 Manager 1. AII-Confcrencef4 Wrestling 1 2.3,41 Captain 4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 All-Conference 2nd team 2,3; 1 ep Club 2; Student Council 3.4. President 4; Ft A 1,2,3,4, President 4 VP 3; Class Officer VP 3r Speech l ? 3,4; Debate 3; homecom- ing Master of Ceremonies 4; Prom Server 2 Graduation Usher 3. Joanne Grant Football Manage 4 Volleyball 1,2,3; Girls Basketball 1.2.3.4, Captain4, A-C AH lour ieyTeam4. PepClut 4 c lass Officer Pres- ident 3; Speech 1,2,3.- , Yearbook 2,4; Choiu 1.4, Musical 4; Su- per Student Award 3,4. Shane Harrison Football 4. Manager l| Boys' Basketball 1,2,3.4, Captain 3,4; Boys Track 1 2 4 Hoff 3,4; Baseball 1.2; Pep Club 4; Student Council 4; FFA 12 3 Deas3; Speech 1,2,3 4 Debate4; newspa- per 2; Super Student 2 I lomecom mg Attendant 2 King candidate 4; Prom Server 2. Darla Havens Volleyball 1,2, Girls Basketball Manager 2, Golf i,2. Pep Club 1.2; Spee h 1,2; Debate 1; Yearbook 1,2,3.4, Business Manager 3,4; newspaper 3.4. Editor 4. Jr. high Editor 3. Chorus 1.2,3,4, |j Girls' Show Choir 2; Super Student Award 1,2,3. 84 Senior Index Index i Jill Jessm 2; Girls Basketball I 2 3 Girls' uk l 2 Cheer leader I tball 1.2.3,4, Basketball 2, Captain 3.4 Pep Clubl 12 3 4 Trcas4: Art Fair 3,4; Marching Band 1,2, Concert Band 12 Chorusl,2.3.4 Swing Choir 1,2.3; Musical 1.2; Vocal Festi- val 1,2,3. homecoming Attendant 2. Usher 4, Prom Server 2. lien Lovitt Practical Arts Fair 3,4; FFA I.2.3.4.§ Coco Marnin -I |Yn|leyball 1,2.3; Girls Basketball 1,3; Tepnis 1,2; Pep Club 11,2 3,4; Art Fair p, OEA 4 Marching Band 1,2; Conceit 1,2: “Chorus 1.2,3,4; Swing Choir 3;; Musical l;Band Fesmal l,2;Vocal Festival 1,2,3; Super StudenUAward 1, Homecoming Attendant 3 Queen 4 Prom Server 2. Ml i jm mr Vj Beckie flelsen + Volleybalr 12 3 Girls Track 3; Gpil Softball 1 23,4; Cheer leader Witstlin l .2,34, Pep Club 1,2.3,4 FFA 1,2 3 4. Reporter 3,i. Star Chapter Farmer 3, Speech 1,2 3,4; Yearbook 1,2,3 4 Editor 4 .if Editors- NeuSpa||er3.4; Marching Band 1,2; Concert Band 1.2 Chorus 3,4 Sw g Choi?3,4; Girls Show Choir 2.3; Mu- sic iI £4,- Super Student Award. 3. Sheri Nelsen v5T!eyt)dllL2, Managdrt; Cheerleader - Wrestling 1.2,3,4, Foot- 3 4,FrpCluF 1,2.3,4 Practical Arts Fair 4; Art Fail 2.3 yearbook 1.2,3,4; Marc hing Band l 2.3.(on- 2,3,4; Vocal Festival 2,3,4; Prom Server Jennifer Nichols Maiching Band 1,2.3,4.- Concert Band 1.2,3.4; Chorus i 2 3.4 Girla|ShowCholr2; Musical 1; Band festival 1,2,3 4. Vocal Festi I tfal L 2,3,4; Super sBdent Award 2.3, Traci Paulsen f Falls Cfty high Schor 1 Falls City, Nebraska 1; WrestITng Manage 3, Cheerleader - Basketball 2. Wrestling 4 Pep Club 12 3 4, Sec 4. Art Fair3,4,- OEA 4 Yearbook2.3; Chorus 1.2.3 4. Vocal Fcsti val 2,3,4; Prom Server 2. Shaun Rydl Football 1.2,3, Captain 3, All-Conference 3, All state Honorable restling 1,2,3.4. Captain 3,4, All-Conference 3.4. ■ Boys'Track Club 1,2,3; Student Coun cil 1.4, VP 3 Practical Arts Pair 3,- Art I air 3; FFA 1.2.3.4, Pres 3 Treas 4; Class Officer - Pres Rpeech 1,2.3; DebatelSSfepaper 3,4,- Homecoming Attendant 3, Usher 4 fW Rerver 2. Cathy Specht Pep Club 3,4, Practical Arts Fair 4,-j Art Fair 4, Chorus l 2 3,4;rVo- eyl | stival 1,2,3. Robert Templcman Practical Arts Fair 2.3; Art Fair 1,3. Julie Waters Volleyball 1.2; Girls Baskeiball 1,2, Wrestling 4; Golf 1, Tennis 2; Pep Club 1,2.4; StudentCouncil 1,3,4, Sec 4; OEA 4; Hass Offi cer Pres 2. VP 4 Treas3; Speech j|,2.3,4, Outstandii gat State 4; NFL Pres 4. Yearbook 1,2; newspaper 3, Marching Banct 1,2 Chorus 2.3.4; Musical 1,2,4 Vocal festival 1.2.4, National Honor Society 3,4 Super Student Award 4, Prom Server 2; Rolling I tills All-Conference Academic Team 4. Amy Watson Vollev ball 2.3, 1st team All-Conference,-Girls Basketball 1.2 3,4 Captain 4. All-Conference 3,4; Girls Track 1; Softball 1,2. Confer enc4 Honorable Mention Pep Club 1.2 Student Council 2,3. Treas3; OEA 4,- Yearbook 1,2,34 Chorus 1; Musical 1,2,3,4; Vo cal Festival 1,2,3,4; Super Student Award 3; Homecoming Usher 4. Laura Watson Volleyball 1,2,3; Girls Basketball 1.2,3,4, Captain 4, A-C All- Tourney team 4,- Girls Track 1,2; Cheerleader Football 1,2,3,4. Captain 4; Pep Club l,2,3; OE 4; Class pfficer Sefc3,4. Speech iBU Outstanding at State 1 Chorus 1,2 HS Dana Will Voile ball 1,2; Oirls Basketball 1 2 3 Goll 1. Tennis 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4, Treas 4, Art Fair 4 OEA 4 Speech 1,2 4; Debate 1;.Yearbook 1.2.3,4, Chorus 1.2.3,4,- Musical l Vo- cal f estival 1.2,3,4. Queen candidate 4; Prom Server 2 Ron Williamson Art Fair 1.2.3,4,- Class officer • Treas 2; Chorus 1,2; Musical 2.a Senior Index 85 AMS feels patriotism in Constitution s 200th year In 1986, Americans celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Lib- erty. Parties were held, fireworks were shot off, and the feeling of national pride was restored in the hearts of many Americans. This year, Ameri- cans continued feeling that pride in America as they celebrated the 200th birthday of our Constitution. The words our founding fathers wrote so carefully two centuries ago came alive again as millions of Americans reread the influential document that sets the standard in today’s society. That national pride was felt closer to home as AHS held an assembly honor- ing the 200 years, famous speeches were read, patriotic songs were played by the high school band, and 200 red, white, and blue balloons were re- leased to show AMS s respect and pride for the Constitution. The old vic- tory bell, which is located at the south end of the football field, was rung 200 times to finalize the festivities. 1 U.S. Athletes deal with a handful of challenges The XV Winter Olympic Games brought conflicting emotions to Am- ericans: feelings of patriotism, excite- ment, and disappointment. The Olympics united our athletes to compete against other tountries. Even though our teams weren't as strong as in other years, we still pulled together to form a bond of overwhelm- ing patriotism. Along with our patriotic spirit, Am- ericans also made the Winter Games in Calgary, Canada, fun and exciting for everyone. The opening and closing ceremonies with their color, glory, and especially the theme song Can't You Peel It!' proved that all of the Olympic participants were going to have fun while competing for their countries. On the other side of the spectrum, there were also many tragedies that plagued a part of the Games. During two separate speed skating runs, Dan Jansen, a gold medal hopeful, lost his footing and fell to the ice. Only a day or two before, his sister Jane died, leaving his emotions at a high and his concentration at a low. After his last race. Jansen said he was glad it was all over so he could be with his family and attend his sister's wake the next morning. Even though there were some disap- pointments, the American team re- ceived six medals. In speed skating. Bonnie Blair received a gold in the 500m and a bronze in the 1500m. and Eric Plaim got a silver in the 1500m. The other three medals came in figure skating. In pair's figure skating, Jill Watson and Peter Oppergard received a bronze. Debi Thomas achieved a bronze after Katrina Witt beat her in the battle of the Carmens . In the battle of the Brians, Brian Boitano edged Canadian Brian Orser for the gold in the men's competition. Students at AMS lived the excite- ment of the Olympics through the week-long TV coverage. In the span of seven minutes, many things can happen. One could run al- most two miles, drive to Wiota. or kill 290 people aboard an Iranian civilian airliner. Unfortunately, the U.S. navy found the latter was possible on July 3. 1988. in the Persian Gulf. At 10:47 a m., the £ 55 Vincennes. which was patroling the Gulf, picked up on its radar an unidentifiable plane departing from nearby Bandar Abbas (in Iran). The next two minutes were spent trying to identify whether the plane was friend' or foe . The plane, which was transmitting both military and civilian identity codes, was still unknown as the super high- tech radar could not pinpoint its iden- tity. At 10:49, the £755 Vincennes ra- dioed warnings on both channels to the aircraft to change course, but the plane did not respond. The plane con- tinued its flight toward the Vincennes and at 10:51 it was labeled incoming hostile . According to radar data, the plane began to descend and pick up speed - an indication for a diving ma- neuver. At 10:54, the incoming aircraft was 9 miles away, and. with no positive knowledge of it being a commercial flight, the order to fire was given. All of this occurred within seven minutes. A few hours later at 1:40 p.m., the wreckage was sighted and the mistake was realized. The 290 passengers (who included over 60 children) were killed in what was deemed by Presi- dent Reagan as a tragedy. The question now raised is who's to blame - the Iranians failure to identify themselves or the Americans overde- pendency on radar? ho one is quite sure, but one thing officials do agree on is the effect the incident has had on U.S.-Persian Gulf relations. In an al- ready shaky situation, the shooting in- cident has built up more hostilities against the U.S. and the fear of war has become more real in everyone's minds. U.S. faces uncertain world events In the game of strategy concerning nu- clear armament. Reagan and Gorbachev met in Summit I and II. During the talks this year, many Americans and Soviets won- dered what the opponent s next move would be. Both parties realized the danger- ous number of nuclear weapons in the world and signed treaties disarming certain missiles. Three AliS students elected convention delegates Nothing captured the headlines this year like election 88. While most news items last at most a week. Gary Mart s withdrawal and re-entry, Joe Biden's plagiarism charges, and the Bush- Rather showdown kept the elections front page news off and on for over a year. The Iowa Caucuses, the controver- sial first in the nation, touched AMS at the township and county level. Mr. Burke held a mock caucus and break- fast for all AMS juniors and seniors. AMS had a good showing at the local caucuses in January. Matt Russell, Scott Barker, and Shane Marrison were some of the elected delegates to the county convention. Republican Robert Dole and Demo- crat Richard Gephardt were the win- ners of the Iowa caucuses. Mowever, Iowa didn't set the national trend. George Bush had a very poor showing in Iowa as did Albert Gore, but Bush quickly went to the top of the Republi- can ticket and Gore outlasted Iowa s two top Democratic picks Gephardt and Paul Simon. Simon popularized the bow tie but unfortunately not enough to carry him to the White Mouse. Jesse Jackson, in his second bid for the Democratic nomination, set up his national campaign headquarters in Greenfield, Iowa, and did quite well here for a state with such a low per- centage of minorities. Thousands of reporters and camer- amen swamped the state as the cau- cuses drew near. But two days after the caucuses, almost all were gone. World Hews 87 Throughout the 87 88 school year stu- dents were faced with many new decks of cards. The administration laid the cards on the table about the sharing programs with Cumberland Massena and Atlantic. The jr. high placed their bets on who would be on the nightly detention list, fresh- men sat back, watched, and learned from the upperclassmen. As the sophomores hit the jackpot on magazine sales, the juniors gam- bled away their money on prom. In the spring the seniors faced a whole new game and won- dered which wild card would land in their hands next. Again this year, the yearbook staff worked long into the summer, but we hope the readers will decide the time was well spent. next year the staff will be without the help of advisor Cheryl McCaskey, who is leaving af- ter 11 years. The staff would like to thank her for her enthusiasm, the endless hours, and her smile that said It will get done!' Good luck in Atlantic - we'll miss you! Editor Beckie nelsen feature and jr. editor Michelle Poeppe Photo and jr. editor Alan McAfee Business editor Darla Havens Adviser Cheryl McCaskey Amy Watson Donna Bower Sheri Nelsen Dana Will Eric Christensen Matt Russell Lana Wedemeyer Lisa Wilson Sondra Rathman Deidra Christensen Colleen Rathman Jill Watson Steph Wessels Jay Watson Laura Rams A special thank you goes to Roger Rams for his cartooning and last minute help. 88 Closing mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COM PA N Y