Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1984 volume:

tVtttllU warns it at ffl(j(i]EEE (ME CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: I. The varsity basketball players compete in a banana split-eating contest. 2. Curt Witzenburg eats a typical school lunch. 3. Taking a breather on the sidelines is senior guard Bob Bates. 3 amuiMt urn- tm CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE, Rick Falk Finds studying easier with his headphones on. 2. Mr. and Mrs. DeVaughn make their yearly contribution to Auburn’s population. 3. Anticipating a good start is the varsity cross country team. 4 Smooth! That’s how the school is presently run due to a hard working administration. Dan Twarling. principal, definitely does his share in everything. Craig Artist, counselor, spends most of his time helping students through college information and students' individual personal problems. As a whole the adminstration would like for students to think of the office as a place to go when they need to talk about their problems. The present administration really works hard to keep things running smoothly. 6 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT� . Our school librarian Mrs. Hutton and assistant Mrs. Thacker type new index cards for the year. 2. This year’s members of the board of education are left to right, front rowi Mike Zimmerman. Dr. John Crotty. and Ross Adams. Back rows Marvin Gerdes. Dick Alden. and Guy Crafton. 3. The new nurse Mrs. Bybee checks out the medicine cabinet. 4. Mrs. Clark cheerfully greets arrivals at the office. 5. Guidance Counselor Craig Artist explains ACT scores during a student conference. 6. Principal Dan Twarling begins his 3rd year at Auburn High School. 7. Secretary Donna Kipling looks over applications for scholarships. 7 8 Due to unbearable temperatures school was begun one week late. Some days were still shortened to allow unairconditioned schools to dismiss in the early afternoon. Despite the conditions, football, volleyball, cross country, and band continued to practice in preparation for the upcoming year. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT, I. Mr. Thicker amuses new Art club members with a funny joke. 2. Mrs. Lepert lectures class on family planning. 3. Band leader Paul Ramp studies the band during a football halftime show. 4. Working steadily is Mr. Kelley transposing the Broadway number Cats for Riverside Junction. 5. Football coach Randy Cordes gives Rick Falk instructions during a break in the game. 6. Getting up enough courage to face another study hall is Mrs. Birdsley. 7. Evaluating her students is Mrs. Eickhoff. CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT, I. Brian Smith and Mr. Falter discuss the darkroom and pizzas. 2. Getting help from Mr. Hutton is Alan LaFollette. 3. Mr. Bennet prepares chemicals for biology. 4. Diddling with his calculator is Mr. Wetenkamp. 5. Mrs. Allen consults her aid. Beth Kernes, about MacBeth. 6. Mr. Smith gives help to algebra students. 7. Taking role in studyhall is Mr. Ketchum. 10 CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE, I. Typing teacher Mrs. Vaughn prepares Gregg speed-typing awards. 2. Mr. Peterson rallies forces in shop class by keeping spirits high. 3. Working up a receiver - linebacker practice schedule with Coach Osborne is Coach Kearney. 4. Helping a student in drafting is Mr. Novell. 5. Coaches Kearney and DeVaughn guard the gate against ornery freshmen. 6. Preparing the projector for a Bui I pup film is Coach DeVaughn. 7. Mr. Russ keeps up world of sports before tackling a history class. 8. Mrs. Reeves organizes accounting study guides. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT TOP: I. English room puts John Patras to sleep. 2. Janice Andrew wires explosive device to freshmen ’s lockers. 3. A.H.S. cooks from left to right: Lena Bennet. Marian McMichen. Shirley Jansky. Donna Jeanneret. Mem a Corbin. Alberta Berger. Marge Zimmerman, and not pictured is Neva Weisbrook. 14 Highlighting the homecoming activities were a Thursday night bonfire rally and a 43-0 victory over Falls City Friday night. Western Days” was carried out as a theme for the Friday night dance with Wednesday being the official western day. During lunches, games were played in the gym. At the pep rally held downtown. Randy Gottula was guest speaker and juniors were announced as winners of the inches of spirit contest. During halftime. Julie Liewer was crowned queen by Steve Patras. A-Club president. Greg Andrew was proclaimed king during the dance. Music for the dance was provided by Pee Wee's Music Express. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: I. King Greg Andrew. Queen Julie Liewer and their attendants Jim North. Penny Taylor. Steve Patras. Jody Allgood. Bob Bates. Beth Majors. Mike Henderson, and Kristi Hytrek. 2. The homecoming Queen crowns Greg Andrew homecoming King during the intermission at the dance. 3. After being stopped by the police for overloading, the senior football players arrive at the scene of the bonfire in Dean Hubers car. 4. Julie Liewer is crowned homecoming queen by Steve Patras. A-Club president. 5. Auburn mascot. Lynne McKnight. plays Roy Rogers at the downtown pep rally. 6. Cheerleaders perfroming their routine to Hail Varsity ” at the pep rally. 7. Leslie Thomas plays witch doctor on Safari Day during homecoming week. 8. Students gather at the bonfire to show their support and enthusiasm for the Auburn football game. 9. Pep Club members work hard on homecoming decorations in the school cafeteria. 16 Pep Club members. SENIORS: Jody Allgood. Karla Armstrong. Jenny Davidson. Jen Deselms. Renae Gerdes. Sara Grafton. Jodie Graves. Kristi Hytrek. Kim Jones. Amy Lewellen. Julie Liewer. Beth Majors. Diana Palmerton. Susie Schneider. Penny Taylor. Leslie Thomas. Joanne Williams. JUNIORS: Lisa Andrew. Kristi Clark. Christy Coulter. Sally Geary. Susan Hall. Lori Huber. Teri Jantzen. Carey Kinghorn. DeAnn Knippelmeyer. Karen Kuhlmann. Leslie Mclntire. Lynne McKnight. Tammy McMichen. Cheryl Mellage. Mary Ann Ross. Dee Taylor. Sue Toman. Theresa Vlach. Jeri Weisbrook. Carrie Goings. Polly Glen. SOPHOMORES: Brenda Baker. Margaret Bogle. Brenda Bollinger. Kris Darling. Cindy Flynn. Becky Hamilton. M'Lisa Emmons. Ann Jeanneret. Tammy Mattes. Lori Ratzlaff. Kim McMann. Lori Rightsell. Kim Schlange. FRESHMAN: Lisa Albright. Kim Anville. Laura Clark. Vicki Coulter. Jennie Graves. Diane Groff. Jodi Hytrek. Michelle Kimball. Sandi Knippelmeyer. Paula Lampe. Allison Lewellen. Shelly McMann. Lisa Moody. Kristen Reeves. Lisa Reeves. Christy Rightsell. Jennifer Rotkvic. Sue Root. Kristen Schlange. Rachel Schneider. Deane Schutte. Amy Snyder. Jennifer Vogel. Deb Voss. Jonell Warren. Darcie Witzenburg. Pep Club supported various sports activities by showing their bulldog spirit at pep rallies and sports events. Homecoming was also one of their activities during the year. Pep Club members met at the country club for their final event. They ate dinner, announced next year's cheerleaders and officers, and presented awards. Among those receiving awards for high points were: seniors. Karla Armstrong and Jodi Graves; junior. Dee Taylor; sophomore. Cindy Flynn; and freshman. Diane Schutte. The overall high point member was Kim Anville. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: I. Sue Toman. Penny Taylor, and Susan Hall perform a skit for the student body. 2. Kevin Mowery gets decorated for the ”12 days of Christmas at a pep rally. 3. 1983-84 Pep Club officers-. I. to r. -. President. Julie Liewer: vice president. Beth Majors: treasurer. Theresa Vlach: historian. Kim Schlange: secretary. Kristi Hytrek. 4. This year’s reserve cheerleaders were: Brenda Bollinger. Jodi Hytrek. and Kris Darling. 5. The 83-84 girls sports cheerleaders were: from top to bottom: Jody Allgood. Karen Kuhlmann. and Lori Rightsell. 6. Hoping for a pin are cheerleaders Leslie Thomas. Rachel Schneider, and Jenny Graves. 7. Varsity cheerleaders Ann Jeanneret. Sue Toman. Penny Taylor. Lisa Andrew, and Susan Hall. 8. The cheerleaders mount up” during their first pep rally of the year. IS fikUIJ kbtlJLLLjl lrll Soup supper, bake sales, and the county fair food stand all helped to bring enough money for the Colorado trip during the summer. The Air Force Academy. Denver Mint. Denver Art Museum, and Pike's Peak were some of the attractions to be visited in June by the math and science club. During the school year tours were taken of Auburn Consolidated Industries. Kansas State University Vet Clinic. Nemaha County Hospital, and the N. U. Dental College. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT. I. Junior member Chris Pippert shows his weightlifting ability during the soup supper. 2. Holding off a yearbook photographer is kitchen help Susan Hall. Ann Jeanneret. and Jenny Dorste. 3. Math science officers for the year are: President Kristi Hytrek. Vice-President Steve Patras. Second■ Vice Bob Bates. Secretary Susan Hall, and Treasurer Chris Pippert. 20 Officers for this year’s Future Homemakers of America were: Suzie Schneider, president; Kim Boan. vice-president: Diana Palmerton. secretary; Becky Hamilton, treasurer; and Jeri Weisbrook. historian. During the year members sold cookies and doughnuts after school, had cake raffles at basketball games, sold carnations for Valentines day. baked cookies for teachers, and sold carmel apples. For relaxation members had a bring your own banana party, a hayrack ride, and a cookout. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE, I. Members organize before a 3:09 meeting. 2. Rachel Schneider. Kelli Tynon. Jonelle Warren. Becky Hamilton. Paula Lampe. and Lisa Albright begin plans for a hayrack ride. 3. Talking over good times are treasurer Becky Hamilton and member Paula Lampe. Besides a weekend of activities the Fellowship of Christian Athletes met regularly on Sunday evenings at either Mr. Thacker's home or at the high school gym. The members also met at 7:25 Wednesday mornings to discuss various articles from the F.C.A. news letter and share fellowship. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: I. Dan Haynes listens attentively to a discussion on attitudes. 2. Mr. Thacker presents thoughtful ideas to Kim Jones and other F.C.A. members. 3. At a before school meeting. Kim Weldon and Kris Darling share thoughts with sponsor Mr. Thacker. 22 ART CLUB MEMBERS FOR 1983-84. C. Witzenburg. D. Barton. E. Henning. E. Gilbert. B. Majors. R. Gerdes. P. Armstrong. K. Husing. L. Peaslee. T. Rowe. L. Chase. C. Flynn. A. Lewellen. K. Boan. M. Lockwood. A. Lewellen. S. Geary. J. Rusch. D. Palmerton. A. Leach. A. Palmerton. D. Dietrich. J. Williams. S. Grafton. J. Davidson. K. Weldon. J. Kleine. K. Jones. J. Leiwer. G. Glen. D. Dean. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE, I. Giving the entertainment speech at the Art Club initiations is Principal Dan Twarling. 2. Doing pencil sketches in art class is sophomore Kim Weldon. 3. Mr. Thacker meets with art members to discuss an art club function. 4. Dan Barton dreams about being an artist while Eric Henning gives him some pointers. Led by a group of experienced upper classmen, a cast of nineteen presented the Broadway musical comedy Walking Happy . Set in England in 1880 the story involved a shoe shop owner (Jeff Allgood) and his three daughters (Lynne Mcknight. Susan Hall, and Jonelle Warren). When his eldest daughter falls in love with his most talented bootmaker Will (Steve Patras), the father is forced to face drastic changes. Pledging to the town temperance leader (Mike Root) that he will quit drinking, the father stops meeting with his fellow merchant friends (Scott Black. Earl Shaw. Ken Toman). Will goes to his friend and fellow bootmaker (Chris Pippert) for advice. In the final scene the father is tricked into allowing his two youngest to marry Benstock's sons (Eric Armstrong and Bryan Kistner). Cast members were: Jeff Allgood. Mike Root. Dean Huber. Ken Toman. Scott Black. Lynne Me Knight. Susan Hall. Jonelle Warren. Bryan Kistner. Eric Armstrong. Jodie Graves. Leslie Thomas. Chris Pippert. Steve Patras. Allison Lewellen. Amy Lewellen. Ginnie Glen. Kip Reeves: Orchestra: Mr. Kelley. Susan Hall. Jim Zimmerman. Doug Hauserman. Stage Manager: Bob Bates. L bLtlzLXtlJib CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT. I. Cast performs title production number. 2. Jonelle Warren. Susan Hall, and Bryan Kistner look in as Lynne Me Knight fits Eric Armstrong with a pair of work boots. 3. Chris Pippert and Steve Patras show their fancy footwork during How Do Ya Talk To A Girl?” 4. Mike Root preaches temperance to Jeff Allgood. Ken Toman. Earl Shaw, and Scott Black, while Dean Huber tends the bar. 5. Amy Lewellen tells Steve Patras that he's going to marry her daughter (Allison Lewellen) or else! 6. Steve Patras rises from the cellar to receive praise on his fine bootmaking from Jodie Graves as Jeff Allgood and Lynne McKnight look on. 25 Under the direction of Paul Ramp the band received a one rating at the annual Pershing Marching Contest, an excellent rating at the UNO Marching Contest, and a one rating at District Music contest in the spring. Besides a fall concert and a spring performance, the band also played for the graduation ceremony and for several half-time shows during the football season. Band members included: Lisa Albright. Lisa Andrew. Jody Allgood. Kim Anville. Brenda Baker. Bob Bates. Brian Baumhover. Craig Baumhover. Steve Baumhover. Scott Black. Joel Bohlken. Scott Bohling. Brenda Bollinger. Andrea Bourn. Bruce Broady. Tom Brown. Priscilla Chill. Laura Clark. Tim Clarke. Max Comstock. Vicki Coulter. Jen Criger. Matt Daniels. Kris Darling. Erin DeBuhr. Mark Eash. Heidi Eckert. Eric Eickhoff. Cindy Flynn. Renae Gerdes. Scott Gerdes. Russ Gilbert. Ginnie Glen. Polly Glen. Carrie Goings. Susan Hall. Becky Hamilton. Missy Hoffart. Lisa Howat. Kathy Husing. Jodi Hytrek. Terri Jantzen. Ann Jeanneret. Lisa Jorgensen. Bryan Kistner. Jen Klein. Michelle Kimball. Carey Kinghorn. DeAnn Knippelmeyer. Sandi Knippelmeyer. Chris Kruse. Karen Kuhlman. Paula Lampe. Wendy Lavigne. Marilyn Leslie. Allison Lewellen. Jeff Maddox. Mark Mason. Tammy Mattes. Angie Meinheit. Juliann Moerer. Lisa Moody. Mark McDonald. Lyle Me Mann. Shelly McMann. Tammy McMichen. Todd Nichols. Tony Oldfield. Lisa Osborne. Laura Peaslee. Chris Pippert. Kristen Reeves. Christy Rightsell. Lori Rightsell. Brandon Rogge. Mary Ann Ross. Sue Root. Jen Rotkvic. Sherry Sayer. Ann Schlange. Kris Schlange. Rachael Schneider. Earl Shaw. Steve Skaggs. Amy Snyder. Teresa Somers. Dee Taylor. Penny Taylor. Teresa Vlach. Jen Vogel. Jonell Warren. Darcie Witzenburg. Jim Zimmerman. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: I. Mr. Ramp prepares the band for spring conert. 2. Playing her flute while watching Mr. Ramp intently is Lisa Andrew. 3. Practicing flag maneuvers is Sherry Sayer. 4. Tooting a solo for contest is Mark McDonald. 5. Tuba 3's -. Earl Shaw. Paula Lampe. and Lyle McMann blow their brains out. 6. The percussion ensemble plays with vigor at contest. 27 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: I. Choir rehearses for their annual Christmas concert. 2. Performing a traditional carol is second hour choir. 3. Missy Hoffart sings a solo at the Christmas concert. 4. Receiving a I rating at contest is second hour choir singing Soon I Will be Done. 5. Swing choir also rates a I with its medley of Cats songs. 28 Choir with a successful year, consisted of over 60 members who travelled to both of the elementary schools and performed a show for the youngsters. Highlighting the year was a I rating at district music contest. Soloists at music contest were: Chris Kruse. Lisa Osborne. Susan Hall. Kip Reeves. Ken Toman. Becky Hamilton. Jody Hytrek. Diana Palmer-ton. Vicki Coulter. Michelle Kimball. Lisa Andrew. Bryan Kistner. Lynne McKnight. Earl Shaw. 29 Riverside Junction 83-84 had its ups and downs. Starting out at Peru State College Swing Choir Festival with a second place they had a disappointing turn-around at Maryville. However, due to hard work and excellent daily rehearsals Riverside Junction picked themselves up to earn a superior rating at district music contest held in Auburn. Members of Riverside Junction 83-84 consist of: Jeff Allgood. Jody Allgood. Eric Armstrong. Jenny Davidson. Susan Hall. Dean Huber. Amy Lewellen. Diana Palmerton. Steve Patras. Chris Pippert. Julie Williams, and Curt Witzenburg. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP, I. Melting the hearts of the females in the audience is Steve Patras singing Truly . 2. L to R-. Amy Lewellen. Dean Huber. Diana Palmerton. Brad Diekhoff. Julie Williams, and Steve Patras heat up the gym with Steam Heat . 3. Singing Total Eclipse of the Heart is Susan Hall and backing her is Diana Palmerton. Luciumt Mr. Ramp 's, Brenda Bollinger. Susan Hall. Marilyn Leslie. Scott Boh ling, trumpets: Chris Pippert. Steve Baumhover. Joel Bohlken. Mark Mason, trombones: Tammy McMichen. Ann Jeanneret. Polly Glen. Sherry Sayer. Brian Baumhover. saxaphones: Lisa Andrew. Bob Bates. Juliann Moerer. Ginnie Glen. Jim Zimmerman, percussion. Mr. Osborne's: Jeff Maddox. Amy Snyder. Laura Clark. Lisa Howat. trumpets: Jennifer Vogel. Tony Oldfield. Brandon Rogge. Todd Nichols. Max Comstock, trombones: Mark McDonald. Sandi Knip-plemeyer. Kristen Schlange. Mary Ann Ross. Steve Skaggs, saxaphones: Lisa Jorgenson. Lisa Moody. Bryan Kistner. Jonel Warren. Scott Black, percussion CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE, I. Percussion members back Mr. Ramp's stage band on Billie Jean . 2. Performing the finale In the Mood is Mr. Ramp s stage band. 3. In Mr. Osborne's stage band the trombone section waits eagerly for their cue to come in. Stage band had an excellent year beginning with a successful spring concert and ending with a superior rating at district music contest. The group also performed many new selections including Billy Jean and In the Mood. 31 CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT. I. Mr. Thacker knows how to get a head in art class. 2. District basketball spirit fanatics are Brad plunger'' Diekhoff. Curt Witzenburg. Scott Snyder. Dean Anchors away Huber. Jeff Smiley Allgood. Eric Zombie Armstrong. Chris Pippert. Mike Nancy Bounds Root, and Darren Snodgrass. 3. Giving a final boost of spirit are the cheerleaders. 4. Adam Kerwin handles two women on the dance floor during prom. 5. Showing the signs of weathering is a light pole at the football field. 6. Tony Hutton turns his best side to the camera. 32 Satirizing English mystery plays. The Butler Did It was presented in April to an enthusiastic audience. Miss Maple, a society dowager noted for her imaginative weekend parties, invites a group of detective writers to eerie Ravenswood Manor on Turkey Island, where they are to assume the personalities of their fictional characters. When an actual murder takes place, each guest realizes he or she is marked for death. TOP TO BOTTOM: I. Cast members get a grip’’ on each other during rehearsal. 3. Murder on Turkey Island ” 3. Lisa Andrew looks on as Beth Kernes and Mark McDonald debate the question. ” Who did it?” 4. Michelle Kimball gets a hold of herself as Max Comstock. Jodie Graves. Ken Toman, and Beth Kernes hear news of a peeping Tom. The cast included: Jeff Allgood. Lisa Andrew. Eric Armstrong. Max Comstock. Jodie Graves. Beth Kernes. Michelle Kimball. Mark McDonald. Chris Pippert. Leslie Thomas, and Ken Toman. 34 In the district one act play contest. Auburn won an excellent rating and Jeff Allgood received a best actor award. Oral Interp. of Drama members. Mike Root. Brian Crawford. Jodie Graves. Ken Toman, and Chris Pip pert, received a superior rating at district. Also competing were Michelle Kimball. Scott Snyder. Susan Hall, and Mike Root all with excellent ratings. At the Nebraska City invite. Michelle Kimball won a fourth place and Mike Root and Susan Hall won a fifth place in their duet acting. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: I. Brushing up on their duet acting are Mike Root and Susan Hall. 2. Scott Snyder works hard to get his original public address ready. 3. Practicing karate while preparing her speech is Michelle Kimball. 4. Kip Reeves. Jeff Allgood. Chris Pippert. Ken Toman. Susan Hall, and Lynne Me Knight rehearse the one-act play The Tangled Snarl. - 35 ii i Auburn’s annual county gov’t day provided AHS juniors with the ways of how our county gov't works. The juniors inherited a valuable education along with having fun putting on a mock trail. Students from Auburn taking part in the festivities were: Co. Commissioner-Scott Bohling. Leslie Mertes. Bruce Schutte. and Ross Rohrs: Co. Clerk-Carey Kinghorn. and Tammy McMichen-. Co. Treasurer-Carrie Goings. Wendy LaVigne. Teresa Vlach; Co. Assessor -Mary Giminez. Andrea Bourn, and Sue Toman: Co. Judge-Brian Fabry. Eric Long. Matt Stanley, and Brian Baumhover. Co. Supt. Schools Alan LaFollette. Kevin Mowery. Susan Hall: Co. Ext. Agent-Teri Jantzen. Lisa Osborne. Geri Weisbrook: Co. Health Dept.-Lynne Mcknight. Dee Taylor. Brad Hytrek. and Karen Kuhlmann: Clerk Dist. Court Mary Lotter. Cheryl Mellage. and Lisa Andrew: Co. Surveyor-Kristi Heywood. Polly Glen, and Lyle McManm Co. Sheriff-Kristi Whitaker. Lisa Simmons, and Jeff Vickers: Veterans Service Office-Pat Allison. Mike Moore, and David Conn: Co. Attorney-Deann Knipplemeyer. Chris Pippert. and Sherry Sayer-. Assoc. Judge-Susie Oakley and Christy Coulter. TOP TO BOTTOM: I. Eric Long. Brian Fabry, and Matt Stanley prepare for an exciting mock trial. 2. Brian Baumhover shows apprehension while waiting for his conviction. 3. Gaining some new county clerk material are Carrie Kinghorn and Tammy McMichen. The '84 yearbook staff was composed of fourteen hard working seniors. Their teamwork was a necessity in putting the annual together. Besides taking pictures, the members of the staff cropped pictures. wrote cutline and body copy, and learned how to develop pictures. The creativity of the whole class was apparent throughout the yearbook. Members of the yearbook staff were: Jeff Allgood. Greg Andrew. Eric Armstrong. Karla Armstrong. Mary Ballue. Bob Bates. Scott Capps. Mike Henderson. Kristi Hytrek. Beth Majors. Steve Patras. Suzie Schneider. Brian Smith. Darren Snodgrass. Penny Taylor. Jo Williams, and Curt Witzen-burg. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE. I. Writing body copy are I. to r. Karla Armstrong. Mary Ballue. Beth Majors. Penny Taylor, and Mike Henderson. 2. Working on a layout are Greg Andrew. Danny Snodgrass. Eric Armstrong. Jeff Allgood, and Bob Bates. 3. Helping Kristi Hytrek type body copy are Curt Witzenburg. Steve Patras, and Scott Capps. 1984 provided a variety of vocational courses which included mechanical drawing, metals, carpentry. and advanced woods. Home-economics also offered a stums wide selection of classes. Some of the activities in these courses were a mock wedding and making of stuffed animals in home ec and independant living. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: I. Alan and Steve Fairweather work on the table saw in shop. 2. Tim Chapin feeds Diana Palmerton cake after a mock wedding in adult living. 3. Posing for a mock wedding photo are Amy Lewellen. Priscilla Cahill. Jodie Graves. Steve Fair-weather. Pam Armstrong. Jody Allgood, and Julie Williams. 4. Bruce Broady measures a board to be used in his shop project. 38 TOP TO BOTTOM: I. New members front row. I. to r.t Jodie Graves. Beth Majors. Leslie Thomas. Kathy Husing. Ginnie Glen. Susan Hall. Sue Toman, and Lynne Mcknight. Second row: Jeff Allgood. Steve Bauhmover. Lisa Andrew. Kevin Mowery. Carrie Goings. Brian Fabry. DeAnn Knipplemeyer. Chris Pippert. and Bruce Schutte. 2. Mr. Artist begins the induction ceremony. 3. Second year members of National Honor Society. Front row: Jen Deslems. Kristi Hytrek. Beth Kernes. Back row: Bob Bates. Steve Patras. Brad Diekhoff n nm Seven seniors and ten juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society during an evening ceremony held in the media center. Mr. Artist, guidance counselor, gave a speech on ”success Faculty members chose this year’s inductees on the basis of character, leadership, scholarship, and service. The induction was followed by an informal reception. Seniors who were active in vocal and instrumental music were voted on by their peers. The winners were presented their awards at the spring concerts for each area. Bob Bates, percussion, won the stage band award: Ginnie Glen, saxaphone. won the band award: and Jim North, bass, was awarded the choir award. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: I. Robert Bates receives the David Whitehouse Stage Band Award at the spring One arts concert. 2. Mr. Ramp presents the John Philip Sousa Band Award to Ginnie Glen. 3. Smiling as he receives the National School Choral Award from Mr. Kelley is Jim North. Prom turned out to be successful, beginning with a banquet at Wheeler Inn and ending with a dance at the high school. The band Extasy from Lincoln provided great entertainment for every one at the dance. The junior and senior class presidents kept us laughing at the banquet while bringing back memories of the past school year. Lynne Me Knight sang Til Never Say Goodbye while Mr. Twarling gave a farewell speech to the seniors. Sophomore servers included: Brenda Bollinger. Kris Darling. Cindy Flynn. Anne Jeanneret. Lori Rightsell. Kim Schlange. Nick. Bantz. Joel Bohlken. Tim Clarke. Darrin Goering. Eric Henning, and Damian Wiggs. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE, I. Casting an oriental shadow over prom is the Japanese sun. 2. Susan Hall is wondering if Steve Baumhover really is an Eagle Scout. 3. Senior. Steve Patras, gives his farewell speech at the prom banquet. 4. Freshman. Jodi Hytrek. wonders what the rest of the evening has in store for her. 41 42 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT, I. Mary Ann Ross. Deanne Knipplemeyer. and Lisa Osborne hang decorations for prom. 2. Prom servers listen intently to the speeches given by the junior and senior class presidents. 3. '84 seniors gather together for their last prom. 4. Brad Hytrek and Beth Majors enjoy Extasy while dancing. 5. Having a ball at her first prom is junior Dee Taylor. 6. Sue Toman helps Kevin Mowery hang streamers. 7. Mr. Twarling tries to amuse 'he guests at the banquet. 8. Singing The Promise at the banquet is Lynne McKnight. 9. Juniors collapse after working hard on putting up prom decorations. It was a year filled with a variety of scholastic awards and competitive spirit. The people on this page represent a part of all those students who honored Auburn High this year. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: I. Brain Bowl members from left: Eric Long. Scott Capps. Beth Kerns. Scott Snyder concentrate at Peru State. 2. Second year A-pin winners from left, back row: Sara Morrow. Sherry Sayer. Lynne McKnight. Theresa Vlach. Kathy Husing. Middle row: Steve Patras. DeAnn Knippel-meyer. Sue Toman. Susan Hall. Lisa Andrew. Front row: Kathy Moffot. Kristi Hytrek. Leslie Thomas. Beth Kernes. Steve Bauhmover. 3. First year A-pin winners from left, back row. Dan Snodgrass. Scott Capps. Eric Henning. Third row: Scott Bohling. Brian Bauhmover. Eric Long. Kristie Bohling. Kim Schlange. Brenda Bollinger. Craig Bauhmover. Jim Zimmerman. Second row: Russ Gilbert. Scott Snyder. Tammy McMichen. Carrie Goings. Polly Glen. Kevin Wright. Front row: Steve Groff. Darren Goering. Kris Darling. Jodie Graves. Karla Armstrong. Beth Majors. Renae Gerdes. and Pam Armstrong. 4. Business team and sponsors Mrs. Vaughn and Mrs. Reeves display their 3rd place trophy from the Peru State Contest. They were just 1 3 point from a second place. 44 kMtfi't 1' The boys posted a season record of 31-27 and placed fifth in their district meet. The male harriers placed third in both the Falls City and Plattsmouth invites. They also won the Tecumseh quadrangular. Danny Haynes shined at state by taking sixth place on the Kearney course in 17 minutes and 14 seconds. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: L to R Front Row: David Furnas. Craig Baumhover. Steve Groff. Dan Haynes. Brian Baumhover. Scott Black. Brian Ballue. Second row: Scott Snyder. Jim Zimmerman. Kevin Allen. Gary Ebeler. Kevin Wright. Back row: Steve Patras. Chris Pippert. Steve Wire. Eric Armstrong. Roger Grable. Mark Mason. 2. Leading the pack is Gary Wes Ebeler. 3. Showing the form that took him to 6th place in state is Danny Haynes. 4. Eric Armstrong gives leadership to the C.C. team. 46 The girls cross country team had their best season ever with a record of 68 wins to 3 losses. The team won many large meets including the Plattsmouth. Pius X. Falls City, and Syracuse invites. They also placed first in the Falls City dual and the Tecumseh quadrangular. The team took first at districts and captured third at state in Kearney. Jody Allgood qualified for the state competition but was unable to participate in the meet. Rachel Schnieder filled in for Jody. Other Auburn runners were Kelli Tynon who finished sixth with a time of 16:40. Kris Darling. Brenda Bollinger, and Brenda Brown. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT, I. Kelli Tynon displays running ability as she overtakes the pack. 2. The girls cross country members, who participated in the district meet, and coach display first place award. 3. Girls cross country member. Jody Allgood, and coach Brady discuss upcoming meets. 4. Girls cross country team from left to right, front row. Kris Darling. Brenda Bollinger. Beth Kernes. Brenda Brown. Second row, Tracy Lockwood. Amy Snyder. Rachel Schneider. Kelli Tynon. Kim Ludwig, and Jody Allgood is not pictured. 47 Ll The AHS reserve football team compiled a season mark of 2-3 in a rebuilding year. Ross Rohrs. Alan LaFollette. Dave Conn. Nick Bantz. Matt Stanley. Mike Moore and Brian Crawford will be the leaders on next years squad. Leading the frosh to a 3-0 season were Mark McDonald. leading passer: Scott Gerdes. leading rusher: Ken Toman: Ken Hatten. leading inter-cepter: John Clarke, and Rick Shaw, leading receiver. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE, I. Following hit bloc ken. David Conn ruthet for extra yardage. 2. The 1983 freshmen football team consists of front row, K. Donnelly. J. Gilbert. M. McDonald. B. Kistner. J. Maddox. S. Gerdes. K. Bridgewater. K. Reeves. K. Hatten. P. Salmela. Second row, J. Clark. T. Fischer. R. Shaw. T. Nichols. M. Comstock. E. Shaw. C. Kruse. K. Toman. M. Daniels. Coach Ketchum. 3. Nick Bantz races down the Field for a touchdown. 48 Mrs. Eickhoff coached the freshman team to its best with a 2-6 record. Leading the freshmen stats was Darcie Witzenburg 91% serving, spiking was Jodi Hytrek s 88% average, sets was Sue Root with a 81%. and she also led receptions with 77%. Coaching the reserve team was Mrs. Birdsley. They had a record of 2 wins and 6 losses. Leading the serving was Jeri Weisbrook with 97%. serve receptions was Sue Toman -90%. setting success was Cheryl Mellage with a 95%. and DeAnne Knippelmeyer lead spiking with 76%. McKnight and Weisbrook tied for a total points of 20. tJLtc U VtilLlztl CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT, I. The Freshman volleyball team Front row. Sue Root. Shelly McMann. Diane Schutte. Second row Jenny Graves. Jodi Hytrek. Diane Groff. Third rowi Paula Lampe. Darcie Witzenburg. Lisa Moddy. Kim Anville. Back row: Sandi Knipplemeyer. Jeannifer Criger. Michelle Kimball. 2. Awaiting an oncoming serve is junior Deanne Knipplemeyer. 3. Becky Hamilton shows us her bumping ability. 4. Teri Jantzen covers for teammate Jeri Weisbrook as she attempts to block opponents spike. 49 Though inexperience presented a problem early in the year. Jhe Bulldogs won their last three games to end the season 4-4 record. Highlighting the season was a 20-14 victory over highly favored Platts-mouth. Mike Henderson was leading rusher and scorer with 9 touchdowns. Bruce Schutte was leading receiver with 206 yards and two touchdown catches from quarterback Rick Falk. Leading the defense were monster back Jeff Allgood and tackle Lyle McMann. who both made the Bulldog Monster Club. If the dogs had scored two more times during the year, they would have played Aurora in the opening round of the playoffs. With only six returning lettermen, the Bulldogs surprised many fans with a .500 record. SO CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT, I. Bruce Schutte takes a squirt from a Mueller during a break in the game. 2. Jeff Allgood shows us his defensive stance. 3. Football squad, back row, Scott Capps. Bob Bates. Jeff Allgood. Rick Falk. Mike Henderson. Greg Andrew. Dean Huber. Brad Diekhoff. Dan Barton. Jim North. Brian Smith. Coach Cordes. 2nd row, Eric Casey. Brad Hytrek. Jeff Meyers. Mike Moore. Pat Allison. Ross Rohrs. Matt Stanley. Doug Hunter. Alan LaFollette. Bruce Schutte. Jeff Vickers. 1st Row, Steve Drake. Joel Bohlken. Delyn Clifton. Greg Wire. Eric Henning. Darren Georing. Scott Moran. Tim Clarke. Scott Schrotberger. Kirk Hansen. 4. Greg Andrew runs around right end while Scott Capps takes out a defender. 5. Auburn Bulldog seniors are L to R: Bob Bates. Mike Henderson. Greg Andrew. Dean Huber. Brad Diekhoff. Dan Barton. Kneeling, Scott Capps. Jeff Allgood. Rick Falk. Brian Smith. Jim North. 6. Dean Huber shows exhaustion after pre-game warm up. 7. Catching a pass. Mike Henderson cruises by a Nebraska City player. 8. Cutting a hangnail with the assistance of Coach Ketchum is Jeff Meyers. SI Coached by Diana Birdsley and assisted by Beth Eickhoff. the 1983 varsity volleyball team finished the season wit ha a 8-13 record, receiving second place in Nemaha Valley Invitational. Sophomore Kim Schlange received honorable mention at Peru Invitational and All-State. Leading the team stats were: serving. Julie Liewer (senior): setting. Karla Armstrong (senior): spiking. Kristi Hytrek (senior and Julie Liewer (senior): blocking. Kim Schlange (sophomore): leading scorer. Kristi Hytrek (senior). Other letter winners included seniors Beth Majors. Gina Gulizia, Penny Taylor, and Diana Palmerton and juniors Cheryl Mellage and Jeri Weisbrook. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT. I. Auburn vanity volleyball team, front row, Diana Palmerton. Penny Taylor. Gina Gulizia. Karla Armstrong. Kristi Hytrek. Middle row; Teri Janzten. Jeri Weisbrook. Julie Liewer. Beth Majors. Kim Schlange. Back row: Lynne McKnight. Sue Toman. Cheryl Mellage 2. Varsity volleyball players psych-up in a huddle. 3. Seniors pose for their last year in volleyball. 4. Beth Majors digs in for a serve reception. 52 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: I. Kim Schlange looks on while teammate Karla Armstrong receives a serve. 2. Concentrating hard on an ace serve is Gina Gulizia. 3. Demonstrating the back bump is senior Penny Taylor. 4. Spiking the ball against Nebr. City Lourdes is Kim Schlange. Auburn wrestlers posted their 2nd consecutive winning season with a 4-3 dual meet record. The Bulldogs were rated as high as ninth during the year with 185 pounder Dave Pieters being ranked first the last half of the season. Dan Haynes, at 138 pounds, was ranked as high as 2 in class B and defeated three of the state’s top six wrestlers during the season. Qualifying for state were 105 Damian Wiggs (18-6-1), 138 Dan Haynes (29-3-1). Kevin Allen at 145 who finished 18-11. and 185 Dave Pieters who cruised to a 29-3 mark. Pieters and Haynes each earned 4th place finishes in the Nebraska State Tourney in Lincoln as Auburn finished in 19th place with 28! 2 team points. VL tcTrfi 54 CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW, I. Reserves, Beck row. I to r. i Coach Ketch urn. Dave Furnas. Jeff Koch, student manager. Clay Munson. Mickey Gilliland. Steve Groff. Jeff Falk. Steve Fickhoff. 2. Ed Allen works for backpoints in Auburn Invite. 3. Steve Fickhoff celebrates after a victory. 4. Dave Pieters prepares for another win to add to his streak. 5. Varsity: Back row: Coach Ketchum. Jim Smith. Doug Hunter. Dave Pieters, student manager Clay Munson. Front row: Kevin Allen. Rick Stalder. Ed Allen. Mat Daniels. Philip Salmela. Tim Boles. Damian Wiggs. Ken Bridgewater. Dan Haynes. 6. Taking his opposition to the mat is Dan Haynes. 7. Taking control of his opponent is Doug Hunter. 8. Gaining the upperhand against a Boys' Town matman is Tim Boles. GRAPPLING STATS Ed Allen Sixth in District Kevin Allen 18-11 season Kenny Bridgewater Steve Fickhoff Dan Haynes Dave Pieters Philip Salmela Scott Schrotberger Jim Smith Damian Wiggs 12-7 season 5- 4 season (JV) 29-3-1 (10 pins) 29-3 (II pins) 10-10 season 6- 5 season (JV) 14-8 season 18-5-1 (10 pins) ■ CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE, I. Boys reserve I to r, Ken Hatten. Kip Reeves. Bryan Kistner. Tim Clarke. Joel Bohlken. Max Comstock. Gary Ebeler. Darrin Goering. Scott Black. Rick Shaw. Eric Henning. Brad Hytrek. John Clarke. Mark McDonald. Kenny Toman. Brian Ballue. Scott Gerdes. 2. Mark McDonald looks for another assist in a reserve game. 3. Tipping the ball to Sue Toman is Lynne McKnight. 4. Sue Toman attempts a shot from the corner. 5. Front, Amy Snyder. Jodi Hytrek. Lisa Reeves. Rachel Schneider. Diane Schutte. Sue Root. Shelly Me Mann. Diane Groff. Wendy Lavigne. Sandi Knipplemeyer. Vicki Coulter. Kristen Schlange. Jennifer Criger. Kim Wheldon. Mr. Kleine. Lisa Andrew. Kris Darling. Sue Toman. Lynne McKnight. Kim Schlange. Jeri Weisbrook. Jennifer Kleine. Tammy Maddes. Mrs. Cole. 6. Boys freshmen, Ken Hatten. Kip Reeves. Bryan Kistner. Max Comstock. Rick Shaw. Scott Black. John Clarke. Ken Toman. Mark McDonald. Scott Gerdes. Brian Ballue. 7. Scott Black shoots a jumper as Eric Henning gets ready to pound the boards. 8. Shooting his patented jumper from the baseline is Joel Bohlken. 9. Coach John Moran discusses strategy during a time out. 56 % Experience and leadership led the Bulldog cagers to the best AHS record in 18 years. Leading the team was senior Steve Patras with a 13.4 point per game average and 283 points for the year. Junior Kevin Mowery led rebounding stats with 204 averaging 9.7 per game and was second is scoring with 224 points. Dealing out most assists was junior guard Alan LaFollette with 85. Newcomer Brian Fabry added an extra dimension to the team with his height and board strength. Juniors Roger Grable and Bruce Schutte contributed to the successful season with their outside shooting and heads-up play. Other assets to the roundballers were seniors Greg Andrew. Bob Bates, and Rick Falk. ML CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT, I. From left, Coach DeVaughn. Rick Falk. Bob Bates. Greg Andrew. Steve Patras. Alan LaFollette. Kevin Mowery. Brian Fabry. Eric Henning. Bruce Schutte. Roger Grable. Darrin Goering. Coach Moran, student manager Les Summerlin. 2. Bruce Schutte pumps up a jumper from the ozone. 3. Shooting a jump shot from the corner is Kevin Mowery. 4. Rick Falk launches from the wing. 5. Roger Grable contemplates his next move. 6. Brian Fabry shoots over the Tarkio defense. 7. Dealing out another assist is Steve Patras. 8. Greg Andrew elbows for inside position. 9. Bob Bates pulls down a rebound after a free throw. 10. Yawning and driving for a layup is Alan LaFollette. Opponent Gretna Tarkio Fell City m Plattsmouth Norris Syracuse Boys Town a -j Fairbury Nebr. City || 10 tseh Nebr. CitA Fairfax Tournament Nodaway Holt Rock port Tarkio District II Plattsmouth Ashland Platt view I IsUlLE EELlILLzLzLE lUk'LEkU CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Varsity Team: Back row I. to r.t Diana Palmerton. Jenny Davidson. Karla Armstrong. Julie Liewer. Pam Armstrong. Kim Boan. Front row: Brenda Bollinger. Sue Toman. Kim Schlange. Lynne McKnight. Chris Darling. Jerry Weishrood. Jennifer Kleine. 2. Demonstrating her free throw form is Julie Liewer. 3. Daydreaming on the court is Jenny Davidson. 4. Kim Boan skys’’ for a rebound. 5. Brenda Bollinger shoots a freethrow as Diana Palmerton and Karla Armstrong anticipate a rebound. m 60 With a 1-16 record the Lady Bulldogs struggled through a long season. Their one win was over Falls City in the Peru Invitational where Kim Boan and Brenda Bollinger were named to the all tournament team. Leading the team in field goal percentage (42%) and total points (128) was Kim Boan. Letter winners were: Karla Armstrong. Pam Armstrong. Kim Boan. Brenda Bollinger. Kris Darling. Jenny Davidson. Julie Liewer. Diana Palmer-ton. and Kim Schlange. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE. I. Showing his state qualifying form in the high hurdles is Bryan Fabry. 2. Alan LaFollette long jumps to I9'6! ]'. 3. Dan Haynes finishes his leg of the two mile relay at the Plattsmouth Invitational. 4. Chris Pip pert pushes toward the tape in the mile run. 5. Handing off to Mark Leslie in the 400 meter relay is Mike Henderson. 6. Clearing the bar is senior vaulter Jeff Allgood. 7. Long distance runner Craig Bauhm over stretches to the Finish. 8. Eric Henning leaps over hurdles. 62 Harriers Dan Haynes and Brian Fabry led the Bulldogs through a building season. Haynes qualified for state with a 4.32.1 time in the 1600 meters and won a sixth place medal at state. Fabry ran a 15.3 110 meter high hurdles at district to also qualify. Other stand-outs on the team were: Jeff Allgood, Eric Henning, and Alan LaFollette who placed sixth in both the long jump and triple jump at districts. At the end of the season, the boys’ track awards was given to Dan Haynes. • y rvi CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE, I. Using her final burst of energy is Rachel Schneider. 2. Kelli Tynon tries to pick up a first for her relay team. 3. Sprinting through the 200 meters is Kim Schlange. 4. Brenda Bollinger and Kim Ludwig anticipate a good start. 5. Diane Schutte leaps for that extra inch in the long jump. 6. Trying to catch up with an Elkhorn runner is Brenda Bollinger. 7. Harriers of the Auburn track team take a break. 8. Blowing away another distance runner is Kim Ludwig. 64 £‘binlLr This year's girls’ track team sent two to state and showed great promise for next season. Kim Schlange placed 2nd at districts with a I6'9I6 long jump and went on to win a 3rd place at state. Kim was awarded the girls’ track trophy. Kelli Tynon set a new school record of 5.29.44 for the 1600 meter run and placed 6th at state. Amy Snyder won 4th place at district in the low hurdles with 15.5. Brenda Brown won 4th in the 3200 meters with 12.59. The 3200 meter relay (Kris Darling. Brenda Brown. Brenda Bollinger. Tynon) got 6th as did the 400 meter relay (Pam Armstrong. Sue Root. Shelly Me Mann, and Schlange). Sprmg rains limited the number of early golf practices needed to produce a successful golf team. In spite of the set back, however. Steve Fairweather and Brad Hytrek qualified for the state meet in April. TOP TO BOTTOM. I. Golf members. Back row. I. to r.: Darcie Witzenberg. Matt Stanley. Ross Rohrs. Bruce Broady. Phil Salmela. Chris Kruse. Pat Mowery. Brad Hytrek. Front row: Todd Nichols. Bruce Schulte. Scott Gerdes. Earl Shaw. 2. State qualifiers check for rain before a practice. 3. Steve Fairweather gives brother Alan pointers. 66 «mi tom wm lmul +( if fRi r L L L a Jeff Allgood Jody Allgood Greg Andrew Eric Armstrong Karla Armstrong Pam Armstrong Mary Ballue Dan Barton Bob Bates Steven Baumhover Kim Boan Priscilla Cahill Scott Capps LEFT TO RIGHT: I. Enjoying a game of solitaire while Rick Falk and Dan Haynes watch is Greg Andrew. 2. Becoming a great chef is Eric Armstrong. Lane Cecil Tim Chapin The class of 1984 left their identities on many activities during their four years at AHS. Their leadership in academics, community activities, and athletics are at the top of a list of many. All the seniors will greatly miss the studying for tests, procrastinating, beating the tardy bell, and trying to think up feasible excuses for their absences. The 95th graduating class chose as it’s motto. The stage for life's play has been set. now the cast must perform their parts. After celebrating their last homecoming with a victory, dancing at their last prom, and sitting through their final hours of English 12 and American Government, the seniors felt they were ready to meet the challenges of the future. After the last good-byes have been said and all the tears have been shed, the class of 1984 hopes they have left many favorable impressions that will influence the classes to follow. 69 Elizabeth Chase Lori Dahlenberg Jennifer Deselms Jennifer Davidson David Dean Bradley Diekhoff Mike Douglas Delane Durham Alan Fairweather CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: I. Student manager. Steve Baumhover. earns his fourth letter during football season. 2. Bradley Diekhoff shows his busboy ability while working at the Wheeler Inn. 3. Developing massive biceps in the remodeled weight room is Steve Fairweather. 70 « Ginnie Glen Sara Grafton COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM LEFT, I. Dean Huber tries to Figure out what is swimming in his milk. 2. Testing out her new pen is Amy Lewellen. 3. Sara Grafton demonstrates her new arm exercise. Beth Kernes Dean Huber Kathy Husing Kristi Hytrek Adam Kerwin Amy Lewellen Julie Liewer Kim Jones CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: I. Foreign exchange student Turbon Ramf experiences study halls in America. 2. Tim Chapin washes up at Wheeler Inn. 3. Painting a mural on the music room wall are seniors Beth Majors and Diana Palmerton. btitr PQjBPtiJGJGELrtiLt LrlitLH Andrea Palmerton Diana Palmerton Steve Patras Dave Pieters Mike Root Suzanne Schneider Tina Shaw Brian Smith James Smith Danny Snodgrass Darren Snodgrass FROM BELOW: Senior class officers. Steve Patras. Penny Taylor. Beth Majors and Joanne Williams discuss graduation plans. 1. John Dunn shows how much he enjoys school at AHS. Penny Taylor 76 tm-tuta v ktuiuik im •ts mtim Julie Williams Curtis Witzenburg 77 It was a busy year for the class of '85 as they prepared for their final year at AHS. They sold magazines and worked long hard hours selling football concessions to raise dose to $1.900 for their first prom. Prom was not their only priority, however, they showed their competitive spirit by winning the inches of spirit competition. They also participated in the highly educational County Government Day. Kevin Allen Pat Allison Lisa Andrew 78 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT, I. Thinking seriously about purchasing a computer is Pat Allison. 2. Lisa Andrew dears her throat to start a new cheer. 3. Junior Class officers this year are Susan Hall, president. Sue Toman, vice president. Theresa Vlach. treasurer, and Kristi Clark, secretary. 4. Working to build his macho physique is Eric Casey. 5. Blinded by the light is nutty Jim Daffer. 6. Taking a breather on the sidelines is linebacker David Conn. 7. Kevin Allen is being attacked by a killer snake in a shop. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: I. Theresa Vlach and Karen Kuhlmann show their enthusiasm for accounting. 2. Working desperately to make up his typing is Brad Hytrek. 3. Jenny Dorste anxiously waits for Jim Daffer. 4. Thinking about last night's date is Erin DeBuhr. 5. Concentrating on his work is Jeff Vickers. 81 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT, I. Showing her love for the school is Leslie Mclntire hugging the wall. 2. Wendy Lavigne and Scott Boh ling chum around the halls. 3. Susan Hall and friends work together on their assignments. 4. Jeff Meyers and David Conn have fun making posters. 5. Getting help from David Conn is Ross Rohrs. 6. Looking board’’ in shop class is Mark Leslie. 7. Mike Moore daydreams about his plans for the weekend. Lisa Simmons Tammy Snodgrass Scott Snyder Matt Stanley Kim Sayer Sherry Sayer Bruce Schutte Debbie Shiveley CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT. I Brian Fabry steals Bruce Schulte's love note. 2. Johna Rusch takes a break to chat with friends. 3. Darrell Potter shows us his boxing smile. 4. Getting ready to perform at halftime is Chris Pippert. 5. Kevin Mowery and Scott Snyder listen attentively in class. 6. Studying hard in the library is Jeff Vickers. 85 H ' n Ann Taylor Dee Taylor Susan Toman Jeff Vickers Theresa Vlach Geraldine We is brook Kristi Whitaker Angie White NOT PICTURED. Brian Crawford Chad Jauken Mark Leslie Darrell Potter FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: I. Theresa Vlach enjoys typing for Mrs. Vaughn. 2. Pretending to be Siamese triplets are Sue. Cindy, and Susan. 86 Returning for their second year at AHS was the class of 1986. They enjoyed such things as dissecting worms and collecting bugs for biology and learning theorems for geometry. They also furthured their experience in pep club. math-science club, choir, band, and sports. Brenda Baker Nick Bantz Brigit Barnett TOP TO BOTTOM! . The sophomore class officers are L to R Ann Jeanneret. president; Cindy Flynn, vice president: Becky Hamilton, treasurer: and Kim Schlange. secretary. 2. Mickey Gilliland enjoying a break before dressing out for wrestling. 87 IrLLL Brad Rollen Brenda Bollinger David Clark Tim Clarke CLOCKWISE FROM TOP, I. Smirking for the camera it Jeff Meinheit. 2. Heidi Eckert strives to get a good score on her timed writing in typing. 3. What was my combination again? 4. Feeling good in the whirlpool is Steve Groff. 5. Heading for the Media Center during study hall is Lori Ratzlaff and Wendy Jodry. 6. Steve Drake shows his tennis playing ability while David Roze acts as referee. Heidi Eckert M'Lisa Emmons Cindy Flynn David Furnas Erin Gilbert John Gilbert Russ Gilbert Mickey Gilliland 89 Tony Leach Marilyn Leslie Jeff Lotter Mark Mason CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: I. Waiting for the lounge bell is Mike Somers. 2. Library assistant. Kevin Wright, looks studious. 3. Clay Munson prepares for wrestling practice. 4. How about Friday night? asks Scott Schrotberger in the media center. 5. Blowing himself dry in the bathroom is Scott Moran. CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT, I. Darren Goering and Delyn Clifton dissect a worm in biology. 2. Mickey Gilliland works hard on a science experiment. 3. Sophomore girls work on pep dub posters. 4. Working on a new muscle building hormone is Nick Bantz. Tammy Maddes David McConnaughey Kim McMann Jeff Meinheit Scott Moran Tony Oldfield Sue Puhalla Lori Ratzlaff 92 94 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP. I. Kristi Bohling carefully measures ingredients. 2. Studying hard in the media center is Margaret Bogle. 3. Determined to get an A on their biology lab is Joe! Bohlken and Craig Baumhover. NOT PICTURED. Jim Gardener Darrin Goering Sherry Hill Tony Hutton Greg Mowery Scott Moyer Clay Munson Mike Somers Les Summerlin Kim Thomas r M ii Lisa Albright Ed Allen Kim Anvil It Brian Ballue Tracy Ballue At the first of the year, the freshmen had trouble remembering schedules, room numbers, locker combinations, and their last names. As the year progressed, they improved on most of their difficult duties while being bombarded from all sides by new classes, teachers and responsibilities. The freshmen were helped to achieve all of these new tasks by their generous class sponsors. Mr. Kelley. Mr. Smith. Mr. DeVaughn. and Mrs. Vaughn. I. Paula Lam pc practices playing her tuba in band class. 95 LrLiLik.lLLil£li CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: I. John Sunberg searches in vain for a Dr. Seuss book. 2. Showing her skills at hair styling in Vicki Coulter. 3. John Clarke chokes Jeff Maddox as study hall class looks on. 4. Todd Nichols looks intently for a good book. 5. Getting a chuckle out of speech class is Dennis Grable. 6. Steve Skaggs works hard in P.E. on an unknown Olympic event. Michelle Kimball Bryan Kistner Sandi Knippelmeyer Chris Kruse Paula Lampe Allison Lewellen CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT, I. Diane Schutte. Diane Groff, and Lisa Ho watt tackle a rough problem in study hall. 2. Making pep dub posters for a football game is Sue Root. 3. Gordon Dollman and sophomore Mike Somers work on an art project. 4. Taking part in an exciting roundtable discussion are John Gilbert. Gaylenn Patterson, and Rachael Schneider. Donald Lighthill Tracy Lockwood Mark McDonald 9S Jeff Maddox Jeanne Minner Lisa Moody Sarah Nichols Todd Nichols Kip Reeves Kristen Reeves Lisa Reeves Christy Rightsell Roland Rockemann 99 Jennifer Rotkvic Philip Salmela Ann Schlange Kristen Schlange Rachel Schneider Diane Schutte L'ULkU CiUiiLt IUL'LLl Earl Shaw Rick Shaw Amy Snyder C -m ♦'I ' r J 100 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT, I. Jeff Maddox and Mat Daniels are astonished over the wonders of algebra. 2. Hard at work on his art project is Kenny Hatten. 3. Jenny Graves developes a winning attitude during her freshman year. 4. Practicing jumping rope in P.E. is Ronnie Rockemann. 5. With all her typing ability. Laura Clark shines in typing I. 101 CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT, I. Receiving the outstanding volleyball service award is Kristi Hytrek. 1. Guest speaker John L. Sullivan gives an inspiring speech to athletes and community. 3. Returning to his seat with the football award is Jeff Allgood. 4. Steve Patras studies his newly awarded basketball trophy. 5. Displaying their awards are, Steve Patras. Dave Pieters. Dan Haynes. Jeff Allgood. Pat Allison. Julie Liewer. Kristi Hytrek. Brenda Bollinger. Jody Allgood. 6. Pat Allison flees after accepting the lifter of the year from Coach Cordes. 7. Randy Gottula presents Jody Allgood with the sportsmanship award. 8. Watching her step is Julie Liewer after accepting the Julie Moe Catlett Award. 9. Dan Haynes and Dave Pieters admire their wrestling award. Athletes, their parents, and their fans numbered over 300 for this year's athletic banquet at the Eagle's Club. With Randy Gottula as master of ceremonies, the evening began with F.C.A. president Kris Darling giving the invocation. Following the letter winners and trophy presentations. speaker John L. Sullivan challenged the audience to reach their full potentials. Award winners for the night were: girls’ cross country. Jody Allgood, boys’ cross country. Dan Haynes: volleyball service award. Kristi Hytrek; senior football award. Jeff Allgood: girls' basketball free throw award. Brenda Bollinger: boys' basketball. Steve Patras: wrestler award. Dan Haynes and Dave Pieters: lifter of the year. Pat Allison: sportsmanship award. Jody Allgood: Julie Moe Catlett girl athlete memorial award. Julie Liewer: Dave Swinney memorial all-sports award. Steve Patras. 103 Commencement was held on Sunday afternoon. May 13th. Addresses by Jennifer Deselms and Elizabeth Kernes followed class president Steve Patras’ invocation. The band played A Mighty Fortress is Our God , and the choir sang Maybe Some Day.” In his last year as Superintendent. Mr. Fossen presented the class to board of education president Marv Gerdes. Following the presentation of diplomas and Penny Taylor's benediction. the class of 1984. whose motto was The stage for life's play has been set. Now the cast must perform their parts , became AHS history. 104 J CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: I. Being awarded one of his six scholarships is Steven Bauhmover. 2. Tena Shaw receives her Nebraska Wesleyan Achievement Scholarship. 3. Receiving his scholarship from Mr. Twarling is Greg Andrew. 4. Beth Majors fights back the tears during the presentation of diplomas. 5. Beth Kernes. Valedictorian of the senior class, gives her speech on memories. 6. Senior class president Steve Patras prepares to give the invocation. 7. Mary Ballue listens as her scholarships are read over the loud speaker. 8. Salutatorian Jennifer Deselms gives an inspiring talk entitled The Play. 9. Singing ,Maybe Some Day is the high school choir. 105 Jeff Allgood: Auburn Chamber of Commerce Agr. Scholarship. Allen Crooker Memorial Scholarship. Northwest M. State University Regents. Steven Baumhover University of Nebr.— Omaha Regent's Scholarship. Alpha Beta Gamma Scholarship. David Scholarship (UNL). James Lee Armstrong Memorial Scholarship. Math Medal. Verna R. Rhodes Memorial Scholarship. Bausch 6 Lomb Honorary Scholarship. Juliann Moerer. Semper Fideles PSC Band Scholarship. PSC Co-operative School Scholarship. Elizabeth Chase: PSC Co-operative School Scholarship. Ada Crooker Memorial Scholarship. Auburn Eagles N. 3767 Auxiliary. Peru V.F.W. Auxilary Post 772799 Scholarship. David Meyers: Eagles No. 3767 Scholarship. Rick Falk, Peru V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 7X2700 Scholarship. Jody Allgood: Auburn Education Association. Julie Moe Catlett Memorial. Leadership Scholarship—PSC. Auburn Eagles Auxiliary (Alternate) Virginia Glen: Nemaha County Hospital Auxiliary. Alma G. Armstrong PEO Scholarship. Mary Ballue: Kiwanis Scholarship Kristi Hytrek: Kiwanis Scholarship. Sybil Weaver Scholarship. Bob Bates: Auburn Consolidated Industries Scholarship. Jennifer Deselms: Board of Trustee Scholarship—PSC. Leslie Thomas: Board of Trustee Scholarship-PSC. Regents UNL. Kathy Husing: Kearney State College Presidential Alternate Scholarship. Doane College President’s Outstanding Achievement Award. Bert Frankline and Jeanne Marie Hutton Memorial. Beth Kernes: David Scholarship UNL. Rotary Club—Ralph Darling Memorial. Elks Lodge Nebraska City Most Valuable Student . National Merit Finalist. Steve Patras: Vergil Lehr Memorial Scholarship. Neal Thomas Sportsmanship Memorial. Achievement Scholarship Ne. Wesleyan University. Wesleyan Scholarship. Suzanne Schneider: Plainsmen Scholarship. Tina Shaw: Ne. Wesleyan University Achievement Scholarship. Wesleyan. Grant Scholarship. Work. 6 Loan Tarkio College. Nemaha County Home Extension Scholarship. Amy Lewellen: Bond Kennedy Gold Star Memorial Scholarship. Julie Liewen Activity Grant—Art Department of Kearney State College. Delane Durham: Auburn Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. Dan Snodgrass: Peru State College President's Scholarship. Scott Capps: Peru State College President's Scholarship. Peru State Leadership Scholarship. Dan Barton: Vincent Sabatinelli Memorial Scholarship PSC. Pam Armstrong: Chorus Academic Scholarship. Renae Gerdes. Ne. College of Business. 106 TOP TO BOTTOM: I. Steve Patras. Curt Witzenburg. Eric Armstrong. Chris Pippert. Danny Snodgrass, and Jeff Allgood throw a going away party for navy-bound Dean Huber. 2. Showing the signs of a harsh winter is an ice-covered bush. 3. Students display long hours of work in the shop room during the spring fine arts night in the commons area. 107 108 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT, I. Showing his rest personality is Greg Andrew. 2. Cobwebs hang in the morning mist. 3. Mr. Kelley says good bye to the class of 1984. mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COM PA N Y MARCKI.IKI MIHROI-RI. f A A