Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1985 volume:

m dULLUUU tso A hr 'L IR V J H n It it -i 5 ;c WOOL f IV « t HUDunn ViZBrXHOF M M DU RN ALISIV STAl CF: Pa Allison David Conn Gary Ebeler Brian Fabry Susan Hall Doug Hunter Carey Kinghorn Alan LaFolFette Lynne McKnight Lyle McMann Tammy McMicher Kevin Mower Pat Mowery Y Cindy sayer Bruce Schutte scon snyae Sue Toman CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. View of A.H.S from atop the hill by the hospital. 2. Senior girls portray starting football lineup at the homecoming bonfire. 3. Auburn High as seen by those traveling on highway 136. 4. A favorite gathering place for students is Mini Park (Scum) Lake. 5. Trying to find a parking spot is difficult during mid-day at A.H.S. 6. Students display a sign from each class before the downtown pep rally. The winning Senior sign is second from the right. 7. During spare times many of the students meet at the Dairy Chef, the most popular hangout for students. 8. Bulldog mascot (Lynne McKnight) races through homecoming. 9. Cheerleaders cheer at downtown pep rally as fall sport athletes look on. A COLORFUL LOOK AT A.H. FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Pep club members show many various degrees of enthusiasm at a wrestling meet. 2. Viewing the band’s halftime entertainment at a home game are the remains of the pep club. 3. Another sell-out crowd at Bulldog stadium. 4 Bleacher creatures show their concern for the opponent’s talent. Spirit was overflowing this year at AHS. The student body came out strong with their support. Community members showed their support at the pep rally parade and kept on giving it throughout the year. The guys went on to show their stuff with the creation of the Bleacher Creatures. Pep band continued the tradition by raising the players’ spirits. Pep Club posters kept the halls and store windows from the winter blues, while the mascot kept the kids fascinated by handing out surprises. Student spirit kept enthusiasm on the rise throughout the year. STUDENT SPIRIT SOARS AT AHS A ACTIVITIES KEEP STUDENTS BUSY CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Cast of the fall musical sing with praise. 2. Students pose as teachers on Student Teachers’ Day. 3. Mr. Kelley directs the choir in the annual winter concert. 4. After a banquet in the cafeteria. FHA goes through their initiation ceremonies. 5. Mr. Kelley and 4th hour choir members bury Mr. Falter as he climbs over-the-hill on his 40th birthday. 6. The 1984 Flag Corps performs in the halftime show at one of Auburn’s home football games. 7. Band members concentrate on music as Mr. Osborne directs. 6 6 V Two new administrators were welcomed to the staff as the ’84-’85 school year began. Mr. Ballain took over as the new superintendent of schools, and Mr. Quint replaced Mr. Artist as a guidance counselor. Spanish and computer classes were also two new additions to the curriculum at AHS. Students enjoyed these new classes and took advantage of them to expand their knowledge. Principal Dan Twarling led us through another successful year at AHS. Assisting Mr. Twarling in the office was Mr. Quint, and secretaries, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Kipling. ADMINISTRATION SEES NEW FACES CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. New guidance counselor. Mr. Quint, looks over ACT scores. 2. Office secretaries. Donna Kipling and Janel Clark, make another obscene phone call. 3. The 1984 School Board members. I. to r.: Mr. Glen Witzenburg. Mr. Marvin Gerdes. Dr. John Crotty. Mr. Guy Grafton. Mr. Ross Adams, and Mr. Dick Alden. 4. Principal Dan Twarling tries out his new high-boy'’ chair. TEACHERS HAVE INTRIGUING YEAR CLOCKWISE FROM THE TOP: 1. Mr. Kelley transposes a song for choir. 2. Mr Osborne gives special attention to Brenda Baker. 3. Mr. DeVaughn helps lost freshmen find their homes. 4. Mrs. Birdsley struts her stuff . 5. Sitting with all his friends is Mr. Ketchum. 6. Coach Cordes reads another death threat. 7. Mr. Thacker contemplates telling another bad joke. 10 11 CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Dave Conn tries to help Mr. Falter celebrate his 40th birthday. 2. During her senior foods class Mrs. Lepert chuckles over a carrot. 3. While trying to keep a straight face Mr. Peterson does his Radar O’Rei-ly impersonation. 4. Explaining World History, while sophomores look on. is Mr. Kearney. 5. As class tries not to laugh. Mr. Russ whistles ''Dixie”. 6. Clay Munson receives help from Mrs. King, who is substituting for Mrs. Eickoff. 7. Mrs. Allen reads the comics to Lyle McMann. FACULTY POINTS DIRECTION 12 13 SR. TEACHERS TEACH NEW TRICKS CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Business class shocked! Mrs. Reeves wears same outfit twice. 2. Algebra I student Andy Eckert gets help from Mr. Smith. 3. Explaining physics. Mr. Weten-kamp confuses students. 4 Mr. Bennet has his hands full in biology. 5. Putting their heads together in the Media Center are Mrs. Thacker and Mrs. Hutton. 6 Mr. Hutton reflects Knoweldge on Mike Somers. 7. Business instructor Mrs. Vaughn takes a break from freshmen typing to smile tor a picture. 14 CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Lining up for inspection are the cooks. 2. Death buses pick up prisoners. 3. Mrs. Bybee. school nurse, does her mannequin impression. STAFF PROVIDES STRONG SUPPORT 1$ SENIORS ENJOY FINAL YEAR CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Class officers. I. to r.: Alan LaFollette. vice-president; Kevin Mowery. president; and Brian Fabry, secretary treasurer 2. Troy Donnelly tells Marty Nichols what he did the night before. 3. In the weight room. Ross Rohrs and Mike Rikli save Doug Hunter's life. Kristi Clark David Conn Christy Coulter As seniors, we came a long way from being the shy freshmen we once were to the leaders of the school in academics and sports. Seniors have experienced both the good and the bad, winning and losing, but through all these moments we have always shown our true “CHARACTER”. This character has been developed during four years at AHS. As we look back on the many hours spent at AHS, the seniors will remember many unforgettable moments such as: a 45-6 victory over Tecumseh in the seniors’ homecoming game, the girls basketball team tripling last year’s record, the basketball team going to state, and our last prom. As we counted down our final days, we hoped the time spent here was not in vain, and the memories which we leave at AHS will endure through the years. 19 CHALLENGES AWAIT SENIORS Steve Eickhoff Brian Fabry Mary Gimenez Polly Glen CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Christy Coulter is shocked at freshmen typing errors. 2. Susan Hall and Sue Toman put their heads together. 3. Pep club borrows the artistic talents of Jim Daffer for homecoming. 4. Crippled sophomore Bryan Kistner answers to senior thugs for another late payment. Carrie Goings SENIORS LOOK TOWARD END” Kevin Keithley FROM left to right: i. Gary “Wes Ebeier i$ Carey Kinghorn caught doing extracurricular activities in the Media Center. 2. Eric Casey attempts to make a wig in Art. 3. Matt Stanley forces Bruce Schutte to smile for the camera. 4. Seniors Lynne McKnight and Mary Ann Ross work hard decorating for homecoming. 22 SENIORS COMPLETE BUSY YEAR Mary Ann Lotter Leslie Mclntire Angie Meinheit Cheryl Mellage FROM TOP LEFT: 1 Mike Rikli explores the true meaning of M.I.P.” in the media center. 2 Seniors redesign the aerodynamics of Bruce Schutte's motorcycle during homecoming week. 3. Ross “Rango Rohrs is hotdogging again during P.E. 9 •V 99 k 25 Leslie Mertes Jeff Meyers Mike Moore Kevin Mowery Marty Nichols CLASS OF 1985 REACHES GOAL Susan Oakley Lisa Osborne Laura Peaslee Theresa Pieters FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 1. Leslie Mclntire and Andrea Bourn wish they could be California Girls while lusting over David Lee Roth. 2. Giving their support are DeAnn Knippelmeyer and Jeri Weisbrook. 3 Debbie Dietrich shows off her unicorn in Art 4 Mike Moore and Pat Allison discuss future plans on Career Day. Chris Pippert Darrell Potter Mike Rikli 26 CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Working out a sketch for art class is Leslie Mertes. 2. Denise Carey displays her sewing skills in the home economics kitchen. 3. Accounting whiz Chad Jau-ken totals figures in Mrs. Reeves class. Lisa Simmons Tammy Snodgrass Scott Snyder 28 SENIORS OVERCOME OBSTACLES 29 Jeff Vickers Theresa Vlach Geraldine Weisbrook Kristi Whitaker SENIORS ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY 1. Scott Snyder shows the real way he made it through AHS! 30 Brenda Baker Nick Bantz Brigit Barnett Margaret Bogle Brad Bollen Craig Baumhover Kristi Bohling Joel Bohlken Led by all female class officers (Ann Jeanneret, Brenda Bollinger, Kris Darling, and Kim Schlange). the 1985 Junior Class showed strides towards leadership. By raising money with magazine sales and by attending county government day. many juniors became active in school activities. Football concessions in the bus barn provided fond memories of crushing ice and instant coffee on cold nights. JUNIORS READY FOR LEADERSHIP wmm FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 1. Junior Class officers Brenda Bollinger. Kris Darling. Kim Schlange. and Ann Jeanneret. 2. Darrin Goenng shows off his shop protect. Brenda Bollinger Dave Clark Tim Clarke Delyn Clifton CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Scott Moyer works for a grade in Mrs. Reeves' accounting class. 2. Darrin Goering max's out in the weight room. 3 Sid Oumt and Les Summerlin wait anxiously for the bell to ring. 4 Peeking over the stairwell are Kristi Bohling. Brenda Bollinger, and Ann Jeanneret. JRS. ANTICIPATE FINAL YEAR JUNIORS LOOK TO LAST YEAR CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Marilyn Leslie looks through her locker for trig back papers. 2. Practicing art work on her locker door is Brenda Bollinger. 3. Steve Drake does his Tom Cruise impression with his wayfairers in shop class 4 Again doing his own work in home economics is Kirk Hansen. Mark Mason Tammy Mattes David McConnaughey Kim McMann Jeff Meinheit Scott Moran Greg Mowery Scott Moyer CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Sid Quint hits a high on career day while David Roze stares at the camera. 2. Dennis Grable. Mark Leslie, and Tony Oldfield concentrate on action at a volleyball game. 3. Delyn Clifton looks studious as Tina Shiveley reads his paper. 4 Getting business help from Johna Rusch is Lisa Howat. 5. Kim Schlange is obviously enthusiastic about mixing chemicals foe biology 36 JUNIORS RAISE PROM FUNDS Tracy Rhodus Lori Rightsell Brandon Rogge David Roze Kim Schlange Mike Somers Rick Stalder Shane Stalder Les Summerlin Jeff Taylor TOP TO BOTTOM 1. Gary Ebeler and Joel Bohl-ken make plans for after the game. 2. Modeling one of Lisa Andrew's high-tech preppie outfits is Eric Henning. JR. ’S ANTICIPATE SENIOR YEAR SOPHOMORES ENJOY SECOND YEAR Rick Shaw takes a break from academics. Sophomores faced their second year of academics with mixed emotions. Losing their underclassmen ranking encouraged them to strive for greater success. Led by class officers Jonell Warren, president; Mark McDonald, vice-president; Kim Anville, secretary-treasurer, the class of '87 made great contributions to AHS. 39 Laura Clark John Clarke Vicki Coulter Max Comstock Jennifer Criger 40 Dennis Grable Jennifer Graves Eric Eickhoff Jeff Falk Todd Fischer Scott Gerdes Gordon Dollman Matt Daniels Ken Donnelly Mark Eash Chris Eggert SOPHOMORES LOOK TO FUTURE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 1. Darcie Witzenburg smiles for the camera. 2. Lisa Albright learns to say, Put the camera away , in Spanish. 2. Michelle Kimball and Mr. Russ talk over a controversial call during a girls basketball game. 41 Diane Groff Ken Hatten Michelle Hoffart Jodi Hytrek Mitch Kimball FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 1. Missy Hoffart struggles with the day's homework. 2. Sophomores discover the wonder of biology. 42 SOPHS STRIVE FOR PERFECTION Tracy Lockwood Jeff Maddox Lisa Moody Sarah Nichols Todd Nichols Kip Reeves Kristen Reeves 43 im GEOMETRY PUZZLES SOPHOMORES CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1. Rich Shaw glances at the opposite sex during a home game. 2. Expressing spirit during homecoming week is Christy Rightsell and Laura Clark. 3. Ken Toman. Jonell Warren, and Kim Anville take a moment to reflect. 4. Chumming it up after school are Mendy Snodgrass. Michelle Kimball. Angie Burns, and Tracy Harper. 5. Yearbook photographer disturbs Michelle Kimball in study hall. Jeff Taylor Ken Toman Keli Tynon Tania VanArsdale Samantha Via Jennifer Vogel SOPHOMORES MOVE ONE STEP UP Filled with nervous anticipation, the class of ’87 began the year by facing new classes such as biology and geometry. No longer considered “underclassmen, they met all new challenges with more confidence and eagerness. Class officers were: Jonell Warren, President: Mark McDonald. Vice-President; Kim Anville, Secretary and Treasurer. COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1. Chris Schmick. shows off his athletic ability during P.E. 2. Checking out the program before a game is Kenny Hatten. 3. Keli Tynon shows school spirit at an athletic event. Debbie Voss Jonell Warren Tammy Williamson Darcie Witzenburg 46 FRESHMEN ADJUST TO CHALLENGE Matt Armstrong Tammy Aufenkamp Sandy Sayer contemplates life at AHS. FRESHMEN SHOW PROMISE Jim Blackwell Doug Bohling Katy Bomberger Stacy Bratcher Sheryl Bray 48 Lora Chadwick Kevin Clark Terry Clark Cindy Congdon Chris Corbin From left to right: 1. Kevin Clark and Steve Coulter on their way to the Special Olympics. 2. Senior Lyle McMann teaches freshmen Marty Hayes and Ian Nabb how to read. 3. Ian Nabb skips another class. 4. Three freshmen girls learn how to open their lockers. 49 Peggy Flinn Erin Flynn Annette Foster Jill George Craig Gerdes Shawn Gerdes FRESHMEN LEARN TO ADAPT 50 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. A freshman gang goofs off at a volleyball game. 2. Matt Armstrong. Chris Spear, and Travis Allgood watch a girl’s game with pleasure. 3. King of the halls. Mark Smith, flexes for a photo. 4. The phantom photographer catches Stacy Bratcher in the media center. 5. Annette Foster and fellow typists work on a timed writing. 6. Tim Pippert zooms in for a volleyball shot. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Traci Adams anxiously awaits Mrs. Hutton’s arrival in the media center. 2. Tony Scialla takes a peek at the Reader’s Guide. 3. Practicing ancient grooming habits on Marty Hayes are Rusty Smith and Ian Nabb. 4. Anxiously awaiting lunch is Chris Corbin. 5. John Curtwright increases his vast knowledge at the card catalog. 6. Buried deep in thought is Katy Bomberger. MATURITY GOAL FOR FRESHMEN Cheri Morris Ray Munson Angie Murphy Ian Nabb Jeft Parker Sandy Pasco Tony Petrillo Tim Pippert Sara Ramsy Anna Ratzlaff 53 CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. FCA member. Sheryl Bray, guards the candy supply during a basketball game. 2. Tony Fonzie Dalton struts through the auditorium after a game! 3. Mike Yanks Rusty Smith try to complete a draft in Mr. Peterson’s shop class. MATURITY GOAL FOR FRESHMEN Benda Reeves Becky Rogge Bobby Ross Todd Russ Sandy Sayer Tony Scialla Tina Shiveley Mark Smith Mendy Snodgrass % 54 NEW CHALLENGES FACE FRESHMEN Not Pictured: Megan Alden Andy Blackwell Connie Boan Angela Burns Bobbi Jo Douglas Craig Gerdes Brian McConnaughey Matt McKee Jim Mattes Rom Rogge Rusty Smith AT RIGHT: Freshmen learn to coordinate their fingers and their minds in Mrs. Vaughn’s typing class. DOGS STRUGGLE WITH 3-6 YEAR CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Bulldog offense fires off ball against Tecumseh. 2. John Clarke is disappointed with Coach's decision. 3. Nick Bantz holds” off Plattsmouth defense as Alan LaFollette releases a pass. 4. Seniors hang up jerseys: bottom left; Jeff Vickers. Matt Stanley. Mike Moore. Pat Allison. David Conn. Alan LaFollette. Ross Rohrs. Kevin Mowery. Brian Fabry. Lyle McMann. and Bruce Schutte. not pictured — Doug Hunter and Jeff Meyers. 5. Nick Bantz blocks as Scott Gerdes runs for his life. 6. Key blocks spring Jeff Meyers toward the goal line. 7. Auburn Football Team. 8. Bulldog punt team readies for action against Plattsmouth Devils. 9. Leading scorer. Mark McDonald, boots for another 3. 58 Auburn varsity football experienced a tough year. After losing a 6-3 decision to defending state champions, Springfield-Platteview. the Bulldogs had a tough time coming back. Auburn picked up two new opponents this year, Fairbury and Tri-County, who provided Auburn with two of its victories. Auburn ended the season with a 3-6 record. Nick Bantz led rushing with 593 yards during the season. Mark McDonald was leading scorer with 7 field-goals and 10 PAT’s for 31 points. David Conn led the defense with 153 points along with Bruce Schutte, Ross Rohrs, and Lyle McMann, all made the Monster Club. Stanley, Allison, Fabry, and Moore also provided good leadership. 59 UNDERCLASSMEN LEAD 5-4 SEASON 60 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Terry Clark looks for an opening while Matt Stuckenholtz gets ready to throw a block. 2. Paul Partin takes a breather on the sidelines as Coach Kechley looks on. 3. Robbie Kroll cuts upfield as teammates throw key blocks. 4. Several Bulldog defenders crunch a Syracuse ball carrier. SPIKERS SHOW QUALITY CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Jodi Hytrek tips the ball over to score for the Bulldogs. 2. Warming up before the game is Sue Root. 3. Freshman volleyball team I. to r. from top; Traci Whisler. Anna Ratzlaff. Melissa Swinney. Traci Adams. Stacy Bratcher. Katy Bomberger. and Jenny Bantz. 4 Reserve volleyball team I. to r. from top: Sandi Knipplemeyer. Theresa Somers. Missy Hoffart. Michelle Kimball. Darcey Witzen-burg. Paula Lampe. Jodi Hytrek. Sue Root. Diane Schutte. Shelly McMann, Laura Clark, and Jennie Graves. 5. “Who's the team? We're the team! Go Big Red! 61 LADY BULLDOGS REBUILD IN ’84 Lady Bulldogs experienced a rebuilding year in 1984 with a 4-13 record. Leading team stats were: setting, Cheryl Mellage (senior) 76% with 40 aces: serving, Jeri Weisbrook (senior) 88%; Kim Schlange (junior) spiking 82%, 64 aces, 13 blocks. Other letterwinners were seniors: Teri Jantzen, Susan Hall, DeAnn Knip-pelmeyer, Sue Toman, Lynne McKnight; juniors: Kristi Bohling; sophomore: Diane Schutte, Sue Root. 62 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Bulldog defense prepares for a return. 2. Senior spikers from left to right; Cheryl Mellage. Jeri Weisbrook. Teri Jantzen. Lynne McKnight. DeAnn Knipplemeyer. Sue Toman. Kristi Clark. Susan Hall. 3. Cheryl Mellage bumps the ball for a return. 4. Coaches Kelly Schutte and Diana Birdsley discuss game strategy. 5. Girls volleyball team, back row. I. to r.: Teresa Somers. Jenny Bantz. Melissa Swin-ney. Katy Bomberger. Traci Whisler. Stacy Bratcher. Traci Adams. Anna Ratzlaff. Sandi Knipplemeyer. Second row: Jodi Hytrek. Sue Root. Laura Clark. Paula Lampe. Shelly McMann. Diane Schutte. Jennie Graves. Darcie Witzenburg. Missy Hoffart. Michelle Kimball. Third row: Coaches Schutte and Amy Goering. Kim Schlange. Tammy Mattes. Kristi Bohling. Ann Jeanneret. Marilyn Leslie. Coach Birdsley. Front row: Kristi Clark. Sue Toman. Cheryl Mellage. Susan Hall. Lynne McKnight. DeAnn Knipplemeyer. Jeri Weisbrook. Teri Jantzen. 63 BOYS PLACE FIFTH AT STATE I Auburn Cross Country Teams went to the state meet in 1984 and both came home with respectable showings. The girls finished second and the boys fifth as Keli Tynon brought home the only individual medal, placing third. The state showings finished a very good season for both the boys and the girls teams. Team members going to state were Keli Tynon. Brenda Bollinger. Brenda Brown, Kris Darling. Rachael Schneider. Tracy Harper. Dan Haynes, Gary Ebeler. Kevin Clark, Chris Spear, Steve Coulter, and Dave Furnas. 64 GIRLS ARE STATE RUNNERS-UP CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Dan Haynes leads the pack at the District Meet. 2. Boys team members from bottom left. Jim Zimmerman. Andreas Vogel. Todd Russ. Jon Zimmerman. Russ Tetan. Steve Coulter. 2nd row. Dave Furnas. Mark Mason. Kevin Clark. Dan Haynes. Steve Groff. Craig Baumhover. 3rd row. Kevin Wright. Jeff Parker. Gary Ebeler. Chris Spear. Chris Pip-pert. Brian Baumhover. and Scott Snyder. 3. Girls team members from left. Tracy Harper. Brenda Brown. Brenda Bollinger, Keli Tynon. Kris Darling. Rachael Schneider. Diane Groff, and Amy Snyder. 4 Keli Tynon and Brenda Bollinger stride hard in the middle of the race. 5. Looking for the right path is Diane Groff. 6 Coach Brady shows concern over team plac-ings. Wrestlers capped oft their third consecutive winning season by posing a 5-2 record. For the second straight year, the Auburn wrestlers earned the distinction of being rated In the top 10 in the state in Class B. The year’s campaign was highlighted by the performance of seniors Dan Haynes (24-2) at 145 . Kevin Allen (21-8) at 155 . and freshman Russ Teten (15-12) at 98 as all three qualified for the state tournament. Haynes finished 2nd in the state after defeating Elkhorn’s Ross Scheppy (the 1 ranked 145 pounder in the state). Dan won 73 matches in the last three seasons. Allen finished 6th in the state and won 48 in the last three seasons. Teten was the only freshman wrestler to qualify for the state tourney from the B-1 district, which sent 48 wrestlers to state. Senior Doug Hunter posted the quickest fall in 20 seconds. The Bulldogs were a young team with potential for the coming years. This year's freshmen and sophomores composed most of the squad. Steve Groff. Ken Bridgewater, and Travis Allgood posted respectable records for the Bulldogs. GRAPPLERS SEND 3 TO STATE CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Russ Teten digs in for the slaughter. 2. Trying for a takedown is Kevin Allen. 3. Ed Allen prepares for an escape. 4 Attempting to pin his opponent his opponent is Ken Bridgewater. 5. Doug Hunter prepares for second period action. 6. Inflicting pain on another opponent is Dan Haynes. 7. The 1984-85 wrestling team back left to right: Mgr. Ray Munson. Coach Mick Ketchum. Tony Petrillo. Steve Eickhoff. Dave Furnas. Mitch Kimball. Mgr. Clay Munson. Coach Darwin Christensen. Middle left to right: Matt Stuckenholtz. Andreas Vogel. Kevin Allen. Ed Allen. Dan Haynes. Robert Zook. John Bensley. Bob Ross. Bottom left to right: Matt Ballain. Wil Streit. Steve Groff. Chris Schmick. Ken Bridgewater. Russ Teten. Phil Sal-mela. and Travis Allgood. 67 LADY DOGS GAIN EXPERIENCE With four of the starters underclass women this year, the lady Bulldogs finished the year with a 3-13 record. Experience gained should prove beneficial to next year’s season. Leading the lady Bulldogs in scoring were Brenda Bollinger (176), Kim Schlange (161), and Kris Darling (126). Kim Schlange lead in rebounding with 176. CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW 1 Kris Darling plays defense. 2 Sue Toman releases a ball for 2 points 3 Ai Ihe free fhrow line is Kim Schlange 4 Looking for an outlel is Lynne McKnight. 5 Amy Snyder drives for a lay-up 6 Coach Saulsberry shouts from the sidelines l.1: ib yin tu La«J BuBf� 9L v CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT 1 Bulldog ’85 state-bound varsity. I. to r.: Coach DeVaughn. Scott Gerdes. Mark McDonald. Joel Bohlken. Ken Toman. Bruce Schutte. Brian Fabry. Kevin Mowery. Alan LaFollette. Sid Quint. Scott Black. Rick Shaw. Roger Grable. Darrin Goering. Les Summerlin. Terry VanGundy. Jim Mattes, not pictured — Eric Henning. 2. Roger Grable fights for position while awaiting a rebound. 3. Driving the baseline for a power move is Eric Henning. 4 Attempting to out-manuever a defender is Joel Bohlken. 5. Darrin Goering splits defenders. 6. Can you spot the bulldog shooter Brian Fabry in the crowd? 7 Jumping against Norris to hit for 2 is Bruce Schutte. 8 Kevin Mowery shoots a jumper over the Plattsmouth defense. 9. Alan LaFollette strikes a defensive pose to keep Norris at bay. SENIORS LEAD DOGS TO STATE 1984-85 Varsity Bulldogs were led by five seniors: Brian Fabry, Bruce Schutte, Kevin Mowery, Roger Grable. and Alan LaFollette. Leading the Bulldogs in scoring was Kevin Mowery with a 13.1 average, Brian Fabry followed closely with 13 points per game. Mowery also led the 'Dogs in rebounding, setting a new school record of 253 bounds, an average of 11 per game. Roger Grable led the Bulldogs in assists dealing out 85. Bruce Schutte tied with Grable for least turnovers, and Alan LaFollette led with a 57 percent shooting average. Junior Eric Henning came off the bench toward the end of the year to provide help when needed. Highlighting the season was the District victory over Neb. City, sending the Bulldogs to the state tournament in Lincoln. The Bulldogs advanced to the semi-finals by defeating number one rated Minden in the first round, but were defeated by Valentine 47-46 on a last second shot, ending the Bulldogs year at 18-5. 71 RESERVES SHOW PROMISE CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Coach Van-Gundy takes a time out to discuss strategy with reserves. 2. It's heads up for a reserve jump ball. 3. Boys’ reserve starters warm up before a game. 4. Diane Schutte skies for a jump bill. 5. Katy Bomberger adds another point to the lead. 6. Preparing to pass off the ball is sophomore Mark McDonald. Auburn boys' reserves compiled a 9-5 winning season showing great promise for the upcoming year. Juniors on the squad were Darren Goering, Joel Bohlken, Sid Quint, and Eric Henning. Leading the team in scoring were Eric Henning with 81 points and Ken Toman with 91 points. Rebound leaders were Scott Black with 60 and Rick Shaw with 74. Also adding support was Scott Gerdes. Junior varsity girls compiled a 4-6 season with 49 points being scored by Katy Bomberger. Rebounds were lead by Rachel Schneider with 54 and Diane Schutte with 40. 73 CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Posing at district is long-jump finalist Mark McDonald. 2. Amy Snyder clears another low hurdle. 3. Jeri Weisbrook takes a practice swing 4 Record-breaker Rachel Schneider competes in a 400 m run. 5. Showing his hurdle form which carried him to state is Brian Fabry. 6. Senior Dan Haynes runs a 1600 m. 7. Freshman Terry Clark long jumps to state. 8 Clearing a 6’ mark in high jump is Alan LaFollette TRACK SENDS 7 STATEBOUND 4 - - 4V Three girls represented Auburn in this year’s state meet to conclude a record-breaking season. They were lead by Kim Schlange’s 4th place at state in the long jump Also qualifying for state were Amy Snyder in 100 m low hurdles and high jump and Keli Tynon in 1600m and 3200m runs. Several girls broke records this year as they compiled a successful season Kim Schlange. long jump 17'7 ; Amy Snyder. 100m low hurdles 15 4 and high |ump 5'2”; Rachel Schneider 400m run 63 3 and 800 run 2:32.0; Keli Tynon 3200m run 12:11-3. . Four members ol the boys' team which com-peated at state were Terry Ctork 'ongjump. Mark McDonald, long ,ump: Alan LaFallehe hi hurdles anU v h ason 300 intermediate zzrzsxrxz re,ar mc- SS. Clark. Todd Kroll. Bryan Kistner). GIRLS BREAK 6 AHS RECORDS GOLF TEAM 1 AWAY FROM STATE CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Russ Teten and Todd Russ enjoy some small talk in the club house. 2. Brad Hytrek works on his follow through. 3. Ross Rohrs cools off at the state tourney. 4. Team members. Front row. I to r: Shawn Gerdes. Todd Russ. Russ Teten. Bobby Ross. Bruce Broady. Andy Blackwell. Ian Nabb. Back row: Mr. Steiner. Bruce Schutte. Matt Stanley. Ross Rohrs. Tom Rikli. Chris Kruse. Todd Nichols. Coach Kearney. 5. Matt Stanely works on his chip shot before the District meet. 76 This year's golf team finished a heartbreaking sixth in the district meet just missing a chance to go to state by one place. In spite of that, the squad competed well placing as high as fourth in the ten team Nebraska City Invite. They were lead by senior Brad Hy-trek with an average of 43.2 strokes. He was followed closely by freshman Todd Russ and seniors Ross Rohrs and Matt Stanley. Hytrek finished ninth in district competition also just missing state by one place. In spite of that, the squad competed well placing as high as fourth in the ten team Nebraska City Invite. ATHLETES RECEIVE HONORS Awards donated by various organizations and businesses in the Auburn community were presented May 2 at the All Sports Banquet. Highlighting the evening was speaker Bernie Sag-gau from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Once again Randy Got-tula served as master of ceremonies. Winners for the evening were: Brenda Bollinger, Outstanding Girls’ Cross Country: Dan Outstanding Boys' Cross Country Award; Cheryl Mellage, Outstanding Volleyball Award; David Conn, Outstanding Senior Football Award; Kim Schlange, Outstanding Girls' Basketball Award; Kevin Mowery, Outstanding Basketball Award; Kevin Allen, Dan Haynes, Outstanding Wrestling Award; Pat Allison, Jeff Vickers, Lifter of the Year; Brian Fabry, Sportsmanship Award; Sue Toman, Julie Moe” Catlett Girl Athlete Award; Alan LaFollette, Dan Haynes, Dave Swinney All-Sports Award. Track and golf awards were to be CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT 1. Accepting the David Swinney Memorial All Sports Award from past winner Sterling Haynes are Alan La-Follette and Dan Haynes. 2. Kim Schlange returns to her seat with her basketball award. 3. Pat Allison and Jeff Vickers accept the Lifter of the Year Award from Coach Cordes. 4. Mr. Stites presents Brian Fabry with the KAUB Sportsmanship Award. 5. Brenda Bollinger happily takes the Eagles Auxiliary Cross Country Award from Gladys Koeppel. 6. David Conn receives the Kiwams Club Football Award from Tom Osborne. 7. Guest speaker Berme Saggau inspires the audience. 79 AHS B-BALL IS FAN-TASTIC Let the Good Times Roll was the theme of homecoming ’84. A week of good times was characterized by events of the 50’s; socks shades day. nerd day. 50's day. jersey day. and spirit day. Bulldog spirit rolled on with a sign contest during the downtown pep rally; the senior sign won. Speaking at the community pep rally were Randy Gottuta and Mf Russ, who was presented a football by the pep club for his 25 years as athletic director. Halftime festivities began with a 50 year reunion of past homecoming kings and queens. Sue Toman was crowned the 1984 queen. Auburn’s 44-6 victory over the Tecumseh Indians rewarded a week of homecoming spirit. Alan laFolletfe was then crowned homecoming King by Sue Toman. The Good Times” kept rolling for most until the early hours of morning. HOMECOMING BRINGS GOOD TIMES 82 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Winning nerds for Nerd Day. I. to r.: Erin DeBuhr. Brian Baumhover. Marty Nichols, and Roger Grable. 2. Royalty enjoys a dance. 3. Queen Sue crowns Alan LaFol-lette as the 1984 King at the dance. 4 Last year's King. Greg Andrew, crowns Sue Toman during the half time of the Auburn-Tecumseh game. 5. Homecoming Royalty poses for the camera at the dance. Kevin Mowery. Bruce Schutte. Kristi Clark. Susan Hall. Alan LaFollette. Sue Toman. Cheryl Mellage. Lisa Andrew. Pat Allison. Brian Fabry. 6. Students move toward town for the homecoming pep rally. 83 CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Pep Club gets spirit soaring at the annual banquet. 2. Mrs. Birdsley receives a gift from Pep Club president Cheryl Mellage. 3. Enjoying a laugh at the banquet are senior members. 4. Seniors put on skit for the club. 5. '84- 85 cheerleaders make pyramid. 6. Cheerleaders pass out goodies to hungry wrestlers. 84 PEP CLUB SPIRIT SOARS AHS Pep Club spirit soared during the year with preparations for Homecoming, state basketball tournament, and many other sports activities. Public pep rallies were held for both Homecoming and state boys basketball tourney. In February, a recognition tea was held for senior members. The final event of the year was the banquet held at Arbor Manor. New officers, cheerleaders and high point winners were announced. High point winners were: Jeri Weis-brook. Kris Darling, Diane Schutte, Melissa Swinney. Overall point winner was Melissa Swinney. Pep Club was led by: Pres. Cheryl Mellage, Vice-Pres. Kim Schlange, Sec. Kim Anville, Treas. Jeri Weis-brook, Historian Diane Schutte and Carey Kinghorn. CHEERLEADERS: Varsity—Sue Toman. Susan Hall. Lisa Andrew. Ann Jeanneret. Lynne McKnight Reserve—Jennie Graves. Rachel Schneider. Katy Bomberger Girls Sports—Karen Kuhlman. Lori Rightsell. Lisa Moody Wrestling—Traci Whisler. Jenny Bantz. Sandy Sayer 85 Under the gudiance of Mrs. Lepert, seniors in Adult Living and Marriage and the Family classes participated in activities involving marriage, divorce, and child rearing. By performing mock weddings and by working for two weeks with children 3-5 years of age, students became familiar with adult responsibilities. SRS. STUDY MARRIAGE KIDS TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Three senior couples tie the knot 2. Senior girls admire Mrs. Lepert’s wedding pictures. 3. Ross Rhors helps Nate Crotty color his picture. 4. Child development class discovers the fun of children. 86 -r , 4 % t 4 5 t 5 § ! i — M S CLUB INDUCTS MEMBERS This year’s Math and Science Club exceeded their fund raising goals in preparation for the annual trip to Washington D.C. Their money raising projects included concession sales, bake sales, and the annual soup supper. The club inducted 34 new members to raise their total to 83. Officers for the 1984-95 year were: President Chris Pippert; Vice-President Sue Toman; 2nd Vice-President Bruce Schutte; Secretary Ann Jeannerette; Treasurer Darrin Goering. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1 Lee Casey talks about the fringe benefits of being a mortician. 2 Math-Science officers for 1984-85 I. to r.: Darrin Goenng. treasurer; Ann Jeaneret. secretary; Bruce Schutte. 2nd vice-president; Sue Toman, vice-president; Chris Pippert. president. 3 1985 initiates. 4 Chris Pippert congratulates Darcy Witzenburg during the initiation ceremony. 87 LA. HAS REBUILDING YEAR Industrial Arts programs included drafting, Shop I, Metals, Advanced Woodworking under the leadership of Mr. Petersen and Mr. Novell. Students were kept busy all year with projects which were displayed at the Peru State competition in May. Overall winner this year was Shawn Gerdes. Other receiving blue ribbons were: Rusty Smith, Tony Scialla, Travis Allgodd, Greg Mowery, Mickey Gilliland, and Steve Groff. 88 CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE. 1. Glueing his project is Travis Allgood 2. Chris Kruse prepares his table 3 Debbie Dietrich sports the new Tom Cruise look in her shop Wayfarers 4 The trophy case for the Legion Club is displayed on Fine Arts night. FCA FUTURE IS BRIGHTENED F.C.A. was very active this year with weekly meetings on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Young people attended Weekend of Champions at Kearney in the fall, and at Fremont in the spring. Activities consisted of singing, sports activities, and Bible studies. During the year the average attendance grew to 24 people at meetings. Sponsors were Terry Thacker, David Saulsbury, with officers — Kris Darling, president; Dan Haynes, vice president; Kim Thacker, secretary treasurer. Top to Bottom: 1. Sonya Turner. R.J. Darling. Todd Russ, and Cheryl Brey show their Wednesday morning form. 2. Secretary Treasurer, Kim Thacker. President. Kris Darling, and Vice President. Dan Haynes poses with sponsors David Saulsberry and Terry Thacker. 3. Ann Jones gets a helping hand from Angie Murphy. BAND ENJOYS TRIP TO EL PASO CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: 1. Brenda Baker performs on the oboe. 2. Polly Glen concentrates before finishing her district music solo. 3. AHS horns show off their abilities. 4. Lisa Andrew toots her flute for a I. 5. Stage band performs for a II in the media center. 6. Mr. Osborne gives Tammy Mattes last minute strategy 7. Cindy Flynn. Lisa Albright, and Teresa Vlach learn how to play clarinets. 8. Doug Hau-serman jams down to Mozart I ±mrg£t- Highlighting the first semester marching season was the band's trip to El Paso to march in the Sun Bowl Parade. The band also marched at Pershing earlier in their season. In April, band members participated in the district music contest with the following results: Band, I; stage band, II; Polly Glen, I; Brenda Baker, I; Lisa Albright, I; Lisa Andrew. I; Mendy Snodgrass, flute and piano, I's; Lisa Osborne, I; Doug Houserman, piano and tenor sax, I's; Paula Lampe. I; Jon-ell Warren, I; Chris Kruse, II; Carrie Goings, II; clarinet duet, II; Tammy Mattes, II; clarinet trio. III. 91 CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW: 1. Michelle Kimball concentrates on her solo. 2. Smiling after her superior performance is Kristen Schlange. 3. Swing Choir •’Puts on the Ritz” at the honors’ convocation. 4. Warren Humphrey rates a I for his Italian solo. 5. Singing in the medium voice category is Jonell Warren. 6. Full choir is conducted by Mr. Kelley at their winter concert. 92 DILIGENT CHOIR SUCCEEDS Concert choir and swing choir kept busy this year with performances at the state fair in Lincoln, Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, FHA district convention in Palmyra, and Lincoln Northeast High School. At the district music contest hosted in April by AHS, students performed with the following results: Todd Russ, I; Warren Humphrey, I; Girls' Glee, I; Lynne McKnight, I; Kristen Schlange, I; Jodi Hytrek. I; Annette Foster, I; Michelle Hoffart, I; Girls’ Trio, I; Girls’ Triple Trio, I; Mixed Chorus, I; Mixed Octet, I; Swing Choir, I; Boys’ Glee, II; Kip Reeves, II; Jeff Parker, II; Matt Ed-strand, II; Darcie Witzenburg, II; Michelle Kimball. II; Jonell Warren, II; Lisa Andrew, II; Girls’ Trio, II; Mixed Octet, II; Chris Pippert, III. 93 CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. The cast sings the SBIT Alma Mater. 2. New professor in town. Chris Pippert. and Dean of Students Lynne McKnight lock arms for '‘Our Children duet. 3. Brainy Ken Toman and Pippert discover that they Speak the Same Language. 4 Chris Pippert sings What a Country with the cast assisting. 5. Closing the performance is the student body of SBIT. 6. Mark Moose McDonald tells teammates about a date during “Physical Fitness. 7. Coach Stockworth (Max Comstock) gives the team a pep talk. 94 Led by a predominantly underclassman cast, the fall musical All American was staged Nov. 6th and 8th. Set at the modern day Southern Baptist Institute of Technology, the story told of the adventure of an immigrant professor (Christopher A. Pippert) who meets and falls in love with the college dean (Lynne McKnight). Together they try to reach the students in the classroom, including the class brain (Ken Toman) and the obnoxious college Presidents daughter (Susan Hall). The show included six major production numbers, featuring the songs “It’s Fun to Think and “Once Upon a Time. Cast members included: Chris Pip-pert, Lynne McKnight, Susan Hall, Ken Toman, Max Comstock, Mark McDonald, Jeff Parker, Jonell Warren, Lisa Andrew, Brenda Bollinger, Michelle Kimball, Becky Hamilton, Allison Lewellen, Kristin Schlange, Missy Ho-fart, Denise Carey, Kip Reeves. Steve Coulter, Ron Mieners, Donna Carey. Warren Humphrey, Brian Kistner, MUSICAL CAST IS ALL AMERICAN” Bruce Schutte, Todd Russ. 95 An enthusiastic crowd laughed its way through the adventures of Leon Tolchinsky as the cast of the spring play presented Neil Simon’s comedy Fools” on April 11. Leon (Chris Pippert) has just become the new schoolmaster in the Russian village of Kulyenchikov, not knowing that everyone in the town (Kip Reeves, Matt Edstrand, Erin DeBuhr, Michelle Kimball, Max Comstock) is stupid. Cursed by the villainous Count Gregor (Mark McDonald), the townspeople sweep dirt into their houses. Leon falls in love with his pupil, Sophia (Susan Hall) the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Zu britsky (Ken Toman and Becky Hamilton). He soon finds out that if the curse is not broken in 24 hours, he'll become ignorant, too. FOOLS” BRIGHTEN STAGE CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Villagers read Leon's faked will during the wedding. 2. Leon struggles to teach Sophia mathematics. 3. Townspeople and Sophia's parents look on anxiously as Leon is struck dumb. 4. Hugging his newly adopted son. Leon, is Count Gregor. IUNIORS RUN COUNTY !h County Superintendent of schools are Mari-i Leslie. M'lisa Emmons and Les Summerlin. 2. unty Judges. Joel Bohlken. Jim Zimmerman, d Brad Bollen (seated), prepare to give the rdict on a major case. 3. Showing great inter-t in the court system are the county judges, rl Rightsell. Lance Conn. Darren Goering. mmy Mattes, and Jeff Meinheit (seated). Twenty-seven juniors participated in County Government Day by taking over various public offices: Co. Commissioners-Brandon Rogge. Tim Clarke. Andreas Vogel; Clerk Dist. Court-Kristi Bohling. Becky Hamilton. Ann Jeanneret; Co. Surveyor-Mark Mason. Eric Henning. Brenda Bollinger; Co. Sheriff-Nick Bantz, Steve Groff. Delyn Clifton; Co. Attorney-Kris Darling. Jill Courtney. Kim Schlange; Co. Clerk-Lori Ratzlaff, Margaret Bogle. Kim McMann; Co. Treasurer-Brenda Baker; Co. Assessor-Kevin Wright. Craig Baumhover; Co. Judge-Brad Bollen. Jim Zimmerman. Joel Bohlken; Co. Supt. of Schools-Marilyn Leslie. M'Lisa Emmons. Les Summerlin; Associate Judge-Jeff Meinheit. Lori Rightsell. Darrin Goering. Tammy Mattes. Lance Conn; Co. Extension Agent-David McConnaughey. and Kirk Hansen. 97 BULLDOG STAFF ADDS COLUMN During the year, the journalism staff was divided into two sections — the yearbook and the newspaper staff. Those on the newspaper staff assisted the Auburn Press Tribune with a bimonthly addition. Hugs and slugs, interviews, and other special articles kept the community updated on high school events. The yearbook staff began with a new company and received visits from Jim “Mr. Josten’s Cashman, jr. to assist the staff. Students became “old pros at cropping, layouts, picture taking and developing, and headline writing. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Kevin Mowery and Scott Snyder work on a newspaper editorial while Sue Toman and Bruce Schutte proofread. 2. Darkroom junkies Gary Ebeler. David Conn. Lyle McMann. and Pat Allison sniff chemicals. 3. Checking yearbooks for style are Tammy McMichen. Carey Kinghorn. Susan Hall, and Matt Stanley. 4. Cropping photos are Brian Fabry. Alan LaFollette. Lynne McKnight. and Cindy Sayer. 98 SPEECH CONTESTANTS EXCEL Speech contestants completed a successful season of competition with high judges marks in many areas of performance. Oral interpretation of drama and humorous prose events received excellent and superior ratings at the Nebraska City Invitational and at the District meet. Those participating this year were: Rosa Blevins, poetry; Mark McDonald, humorous prose; Angie Murphey and Sara Ramsey, serious prose; Scott Snyder, original public address; Michelle Kimball, Chris Pippert, Brian Crawford, oral interpretation of drama. CLOCKWISE TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Rosa Blevins works on her poetry in the media center. 2. Looking over his favorable judges' comments is Wanda Hickey's friend Mark McDonald. 3. OID cast members rehearse Bleacher Bums in Mr. Falter's room. (Michelle Kimball. Chris Pip-pert. Brian Crawford). 4 Scott Snyder works on his original public address. 99 SOCIETY HONORS GO TO 20 Initiation ceremonies for National Honor Society were held May 6 for twenty new members. Past senior members in charge of the evening were: Lisa Andrew, Brian Fabry, Carrie Goings, Susan Hall, Kevin Mowery, Lynne McKnight, Chris Pippert, DeAnn Knippelmeyer. Bruce Shutte, and Sue Toman. Speaker for the evening was Mr. Dan Nagengast who served three years in the Peace Corps in Africa and is currently service director for CROP. He had recently returned from Africa and spoke on education among African nations. Junior inductees were: Kristi Bohl-ing, Brenda Bollinger, Kris Darling, Darrin Goering, Becky Hamilton, Eric Henning, Ann Jeanneret, Kim Schlange, Kevin Wright, Jim Zimmerman. Senior inductees were: Brian Baumhover, Bruce Broady. Polly Glen, Roger Grable. Tammy McMichen. Lisa Osborne, Sherry Sayer, Scott Snyder, Theresa Vlach, Geraldine Weisbrook. CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW: 1. Jim Zimmerman lights his candle from knowledge. 2. Mr Nagengast speaks of African poverty. 3. New Members 4. Sherry Sayer completes her induction. BUSINESS TEAM WINS 2ND Auburn High’s business students competed for runner-up awards as a team this year. Top finishers at Peru State’s 12th annual contest were: Cindy Sayer, R.J. Darling, Leslie Mclntire, Theresa Vlach, Carrie Goings, and Eric Henning. TOP TO BOTTOM 1. Participating in the contest (front from left) Mendy Snodgrass. Tanalea York. Jennifer Graves. Lisa Reeves. Cindy Sayer. R.J. Darling, and Becky Hamilton; (second row from left) DeAnn Kmppelmeyer. Carrie Goings. Theresa Vlach. Debbie Shively. Kevin Clark. Leslie Mclntire. and Mrs. Reeves; (back row from left) Kevin Wright. Matt Stanley. Bruce Broady. Kristi Bohling. Cheryl Mellage. and Scott Moyer. 2. Top finishers shown with second place trophy are seated left. Cindy Sayer. R.J. Darling, and Leslie Mclntire; back row. Theresa Vlach. Carrie Goings, and Eric Henning. 101 PROM ENDS YEAR WITH SPLASH An “Underwater World” theme highlighted the 1985 Prom festivities. The evening began with the banquet held at Arbor Manor for the first time. Becky Hamilton sang “I’ll Remember You” and Mr. Twarling delivered some last words of wisdom for the seniors. At the dance, music was provided by the Lincoln group Splash. 102 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Sophomore servers pose before they begin their work at Arbor Manor. 2. Juniors and seniors enjoy Splash. 3. Kim Thacker. Steve Drake, and Dave Clark begin decorating. 4. Ann Jeanneret. junior president, gives her banquet speech. 5. Senior president Kevin Mowery looks to the future. 6. Tempo picks up as the evening goes on. 7. Exhausted juniors relax after five hours of decorating. HARD WORKERS CREATE PROM TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Waiters chow down before busing tables. 2. Cindy Flynn works on a mermaid for the south wall. 3. Darren Goering helps hang the ceiling for an under water effect. 4. Singing ‘Til Remember You” as banquet entertainment is Becky Hamilton. 104 Lisa Andrew: Alma G. Armstrong P.E.O. Scholarship. Alpha Beta Gamma. Semper Fidelis Award—Band. Music Scholarship—UNL. Sue Toman: UNL Architecture Clinic Scott Bohling: Board of Trustees—Peru State Kristi Clark: Joseph's College of Beauty. National Cosetologist Assocation Award Dena Chadwick: Joseph's College of Beauty Erin DeBuhr: Bausch Lomb Honorary Science Award Christy Coulter: Peru State College Business Contest Award Johna Rusch: Peru State College Business Contest Award. Special Ability Scholarship—Art Carrie Goings: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 23. Auburn Eagles Aerie No 3767 Cheryl Mellage: Alternate. Auburn Eagles Aerie No 3767 Pat Allison: Thousand Oaks Alumni Chapter. Jack Mclntire Memorial for football Roger Grable: Neal Thomas Sportmanship Memorial. National Math Examination Recognition Brian Fabry: Vergil Lehr Memorial. Science. Academic. and Basketball Awards—Hastings. Nemaha County Hospital Auxiliary (alternate) Susan Hall: Auburn Educational Association. Auburn Kiwanis Scholarship Deann Knippelmeyer: UNL Regents. Bert Franklin Jeannie Marie Hutton Memorial. Alpha Beta Gamma Math-Science Award. Honors Program UNL Wendy Lavigne: Auburn Consolidated Industries Eric Long: Board of Trustee’s—Peru State Tammy McMichen: Auburn Chamber of Commerce Chris Pippert: UNL Chemistry, Elks Lodge. Ne. City Most Valuable Student Leadership Award Lynne McKnight: Talent Scholarship Ne Wesleyan. Ne Wesleyan Trustee's. David Scholarship (UNL). Ne. City Elks Lodge Most Valuable Student Leadership Kevin Mowery: Basketball-Baseball at Washburn U.. Rotary Club-Ralph Darling Memorial. Washburn U. Scholarship Cindy Sayer: Peru State Co-operative. Ada Crooker Memorial. Peru VFW AuxilaryPost 2799 Bruce Broady: Peru State Co-operative. Wiley Maxine Remmers Scholarship Lisa Osborne: Peru State Co-operative. Presidential. and Leadership Scholarships. Nemaha County Hospital Peru VFW (alternate). Peru State music Debbie Shiveley: Kiwanis. Southeast Community College Educational Scholarship Polly Glen: UNL Department of Music Scholarship Sherry Sayer: Northwest Missouri State Board of Regents. American Legion Club Unit 23. Northwest Missouri State Regents Special Award Scott Snyder: David Scholarship—UNL. National Merit Finalist—UNL. James Le Armstrong Memorial Geraldine Weisbrook: Northwest Mo. Regents. Northwest Mo Leadership Grant. Auburn Chamber of Commerce Ag.. Allan Crooker Memorial. Julie Catlett Memorial. Rotary Club Alternate Alan LaFollette: Hastings College Academic. Alumni, and Basketball Awards Matt Stanley: Achievement Scholarship at Nebr. Wesleyan and Presidents' Scholarship at Kearney Mike Rikli: Board Alternate—Peru State. Auburn Eagles Aerie No 3767 Gary Ebeler: Auburn Eagles Alternate Theresa Vlach: Northwest Mo. Board of Regents. Northwest Mo. Leadership. Lincoln School of Commerce President Scholarship. Board of Trustee-Peru State Lesie Mclntire: Board of Peru State Alternate Jeff Vickers: Special Ability (Art) Peru State Deb Dietrich: Special Ability (Art) Peru State CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Scott Snyder receives his David Scholarship. 2. Lisa Andrew speaks of “Beyond Every Ending. 3. Addressing the crowd with her speech is Sue Toman. 4 DeAnn Knippel-meyer speaks of “The Challenge.” 5. Offering the invocation is Kevin Mowery. 6. Alan LaFollette presents the benediction. 7. Carrie Goings receives special recognition from Mr Twarling. 8. Conducting the audience in God of our Fathers is Tom Osborne. 9. Chris Pippert faces the choir. 88 RECEIVE DIPLOMAS With the class motto “The greater the obstacle the greater the challenge,” eighty-eight seniors received their diplomas on May 19. Class president Kevin Mowery presented the invocation followed by the band under the direction of Mr. Osborne playing “God of Our Fathers. Three speeches were given by the top three students: Lisa Andrew, DeAnn Knippelmeyer, and Sue Toman. The choir then sang two selections, “A Jubliant Song and “I'll Remember You” led by student Chris Pippert. Following the presentation of the class by Superintendent Ballain and the presentation of diplomas by Board of Education President Alden, the benediction was given by class vice-president Alan LaFollette. With a toss of their caps, the class of 1985 was ready for greater challenges. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■____ ______ ■ bmpf .■■■■',.r,fl ■ ■■rat ■ ■ • ■■Ilf ■ ■ liikMuuni i ■ • 107 This year's Bulldog staff would like to dedicate this yearbook to all those who made 1984-85 such a memorable school year. Thanks for all the laughter, entertainment, and competitive spirit through the defeats AND through the victories! It was a year of good bye’s and a year of future promises. From the high school administration through the student boyd, it was a year of unity and leadership. Thank you for the memories. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Mr. Kearney is caught with his pants down at a pep rally. 2. “Rebel Without a Cause. 3. David Conn and Gary Ebeler enjoy Life in the art room. 4. Big Red fans crowd Pershing for a first round victory over Minden. 108 I yi-jy •- i-Wi'iftfl? Mhi , y,c