Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1986 volume:

CONTENTS FACULTY 7 SPORTS 13 STUDENT LIFE 37 STUDENTS 65 BULLDOGS KICK IN '86 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Tender-heart Bear visits a football game to wish the Bulldogs a Happy Birthday. 2. The American flag is flown at half-mast in mourning of the death of the seven NASA astronauts killed in the space shuttle Challenger explosion. 3. The home of the Bulldogs. 4. The north wall of the Auburn Senior High School. 5. An empty classroom awaits the arrival of history students. It was that time again, Orientation in the high school gym. Students running all about, Teachers seemed to have some doubt At how the school year would turn out. Days, weeks, quarters; they seemed to fly. Homecoming, prom, graduation passed us by. All the students began to cheer At the end of another great Bulldog year. 3 W -V WHAT'S HAPPENING AT AHS? CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. A locker produces materials for the next class. 2. An empty Spanish room awaits hombres. 3. Brian Spidell wipes-out in p.e. 4. Gliding gracefully across the lake, two geese swim to the shore. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Otting the hall decorated is Big Bird. 2. Buses await students. 3. FHA plants a tree at the high school entrance. 4. Sandy Sayer blossoms during a pep rally. 5. Escapees from Animal House meet at a PITS dance. 5 NEVER A DULL MINUTE AT AHS TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Christy Rightsell and Tammy Mattes notice that they don't own a one-of-a-kind dress. 2. Trying out the new juice machine is Jenny Bantz. 3. The Fonz Brothers raise their hands to show they're sure. 6 ADMINISTRATION SHOWS AUTHORITY CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW: 1. Busy at work are ' Mrs. Kipling and Mrs. Clark. 2. Mr. Twarling prepares for a new year. 3. Mrs. Bybee, the school nurse, checks off the names of students who didn t make it through the day. 4. School board members include: Dr. John Crotty, Mr. Marv Gerdes, Mr. Ross Adams, Mr. Dick Alden, Mrs. Ruth McMas-ter, and Mr. Guy Grafton. 5. Proudly displaying their prize-winning ferns are Mrs. Hutton and Mrs. Quint. As the 1985-86 school year began, six new members were welcomed to AHS. Joining the staff were Mary Quint, Claudette Stevens, David Weeks, Brent Thie, Terry Van Gundy, and Mike Dailey. Mr. Twarling and Mr. Quint continued their positions as principal and guidance counselor. Caroline Allen ENGLISH Shelby Bennet SCIENCE Mike Dailey VOCAL MUSIC FACULTY ENCOURAGES ACHIEVEMENT 9 Jim Kearney SOCIAL STUDIES GOLF Mike Ketchum ENGLISH WRESTLING Gay Lepert HOME ECONOMICS CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Coach Kearney leads team in a Jane Fonda workout as Coach Thie looks on. 2. The teacher's lounge eagerly awaits the arrival of Janice Andrew. 3. New art instructor, Mr. Van Gundy, helps Shelly McMann. NEW FACULTY ENJOYS AHS Faculty not pictured are: Mr. Quint Mrs. Stevens Mrs. Birdsley Mrs. Jones STAFF MEETS CHALLENGES CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Students are loaded and ready to go. 2. The sun glows in AHS. 3. The cooks master the challenge of the new lunch program. 4. Janice Andrew patiently awaits Mrs. Birdsley. 12 LADIES TAKE STATE CROWN CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. 1985 girl .' cross country state champs, I. to r.: Brenda Bollinger, Tracy Harper, Diane C.roff, Kelly Harper, Kris Darling. Amy Snyder. Kelly Tynon, Rachel Schneider with Coach Brady kneeling. 2. Amy Snyder pulls ahead of the pack. 3. Girls' state cross country title finds a new home at AHS. A. Finishing strong at districts is senior Brenda Bollinger. 5. Coach Brady presents the team with championship medals. ©. The Red Wave overwhelms the competition. In its fourth year of existence the girls' cross country team achieved the ultimate. Led by Coach Dennis Brady, they captured the 1985 Class B State Championship. The team won several meets including: Pius X, Falls City, Syracuse, and Maryville invita-tionals. They were also undefeated in all quadrangular and dual competitions. The team placed first at districts and went on to Kearney to win state. Qualifiers were Brenda Bollinger, Kris Darling, Rachel Schneider, Kelly Tynan, Tracy Harper, and Kelly Harper. Boys' cross country had a winning season with a 72 and 29 record. They were runners-up at 3 invitationals and undefeated in dual competition. A third place finish at districts qualified them for the state meet in Kearney. At state the boys finished 9th out of 18 teams. Auburn runners competing at state were: David Furnas, Mark Mason, Jim Zimmerman, Kevin Clark, Steve Coulter, and Chris Spear. RED WAVE HAS SUCCESSFUL YEAR CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1. 1985 hoys' cross country team, front row. left to right: Russ Te-ten. John Bensley, Jon Zimmerman. Bobby Ross, Travis Clark. 2nd row: Steve Groff, Craig Baumhover, Steve Coulter. Kevin Clark. Todd Russ. 3rd row: Chris Spear, Mark Mason, Eric Henning, Jim Zimmerman, David Furnas, Kevin Wright. 2. Showing reserve strength is Steve Groff and John Bensley. 3. Coach Brady remarks. Sometimes you have to say. 'What the heck.' 4. Mark Mason drives past competition. 5. Kevin Wright competes at the Maryville Invite. 6. David Furnas and Jim Zimmerman stride out at districts. RESERVES GAIN EXPERIENCE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1. Auburn reserve volleyball team, 1. to r.: Traci Adams, Melissa Swinney, Stacy Bratcher, Traci Whisler. Second row: Erin Flynn, Rita Koppelmann, Becky Rogge, Sandy Sayer, Theresa Tayler, Anna Ratzlaff, Chris Stuchal. 2. Mrs. Eickhoff gives strategy during a timeout. 3. Preparing to receive a serve is Stacey Kinghorn. 4. Sandy Sayer waits to pass the ball as her teammates look on. YOUNG BULLDOGS PASS TEST CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Bryan Kistner prepares for combat. 2. Bulldog tacklers destroy a Wymore Southern ball carrier. 3. Auburn running back Robb Kroll cuts around end as Travis Allgood prepares to throw a block. 4. Freshmen defense puts the stop on a Maryville drive. 17 2-7 SEASON FRUSTRATES DOGS Bulldog team. 1st row, 1. to r: Ray Munson, Clay Munson, Mitch Kimball, Mark Smith, Sid Quint, Lcs Summerlin, Todd Kroll, Krik Hansen, Dave McConnaughy, Brad Bollen, Darrin Goering, Nick Bantz, Jeff Meinheit, Joel Bohl-ken, Delyn Clifton, Tim Clarke, Cliff Castoral, Jeff Barnard, Steve Drake. 2nd row: Max Comstock, Mat Daniels, Todd Nichols, Chris Kruse, Ken Toman, Ken Bridgewater, Scott Black, John Clarke, Bryan Kistner, Mark McDonald, Rick Shaw. Scott Gerdes, Tom Rikli, Kip Reeves, Ken Hatten, Jeff Maddox. Jim Mattes, Coach Christianson. 3rd row: Coach Thie, Scott Jones, Marty Hayes, Will Streit, Matt Stukenholtz, Joe Jones, Ryan Husing, Shawn Gerdes, Matt Ed-strand, Troy Fischer, Terry Clark, Matt Hug, Robb Kroll, Tim Pippert, Matt Armstrong, Travis Allgood, John Holecek. Back row: Steve Epler, Bill Crawford, David Gulizia, Cory Goings, Mike Andrew, Cory Thompson, John Glen, Ken Jones, Vince Birdsley, Dellyn Feighner, Todd Black, Rich Buchheit, Craig Moody, Chap Harper, Brian Lavigne, Josh Un-ruh. Coach Kechley. 18 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1. 1985 Bulldog football squad. 2. Coach Thie gives instructions as Coach Kearney and Coach Christenson look on. 3. The Bulldog offensive line opens up another hole for running back Todd Kroll. 4. Tim Clarke wraps up a Falls City ball carrier as Delyn Clifton, Terry Clark, and Joel Bohlken come to the rescue. 5. Watching the action from the sidelines are seniors Delyn Clifton and Steve Drake. 6. Leading rusher Todd Kroll fights for yardage against the Fairbury Jeffs while Rick Shaw and Ken Bridgewater throw the needed blocks. Inuries plagued the Bulldogs this year. Under the new leadership of Coach Brent Thie, the Bulldogs finished the year with a 2-7 season. Todd Kroll was the leading rusher on the year with 548 yards on 107 attempts and leading scorer with 38 points. Quarterback Mark McDonald threw 47 out of 122 for 448 yards. His leading receivers were Tim Clarke with 9 catches for 90 yards and Joel Bolken with 9 catches for 79 yards. On the other side of the ball, the Bulldogs were led by Scott Gerdes with 113 tackles and 5 interceptions that were returned for 144 yards. Other defensive leaders were Darrin Goering 107, Terry Clark 101, and De-lyn Clifton with 86 tackles. Other seniors showing leadership were Nick Bantz, Steve Drake, Sid Quint, Brad Bollen, Cliff Castoral, and Les Summerlin. j'd 19 Coached by Diana Birdsley and Beth Eickhoff, the 1985 varsity volleyball team finished the season with a 4-14 record, beating Falls City twice, Centralia, and Wymore. Heading team stats were: setting; Jodie Hytrek (junior) 91%; serving; Kristi Bohling (senior) 95%; spiking; Kim Shlange (senior) 93%; 106 aces, and 57 blocks Other letter winners were senior: Ann Jeanncret; juniors: Sue Root, Diane Schutte; sophomore: Traci Adams, Melisa Swinney. TROUBLES HAUNT NETTERS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT; 1. Volleyball team seated left to right: Kristi Bohling, Kim Schlange, Ann Jcanncret, Cindy Flynn. Second row: Tracy Whisler. Traci Adams, Sue Root, Diane Schutte, Jodi Hytrek, Melissa Swinney, Stacy Bratcher. Third row: Erin Flynn, Lisa Moody, Rita Koppelmann, Sandy Sayer, Becky Rogge, Theresa Taylor, Chris Stuchal, Anna Ratzlaff. Back Row: Coach Eickhoff, Coach Birdsley, Laura Gerdes, Kim Kieler, Ruth Hut- ton, Stacey Horn, Wendy Hemmer, Stacy Kinghorn, Lisa Clark, Michelle Kimball, Tina Kowahk, Merry Holliday, Stephanie Holtzman. 2. Starters await their introductions. 3. Kim Schlange makes a kill as Diane Schutte covers. 4. Ann Jeanneret sets the bal as team mates watch. 5. Poised for a serve are Wendy Hemmer. Deane Schutte. Kim Schlange, and Kristi Bohling. o. Kim Schlange spikes for another point. 7. Sprawling for a dig is Traci Adams. High School Media Center Auburn, Nebr. GRAPPLERS SEND 3 TO STATE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1. Front row, left to right, Mark Smith, Bobby Ross, Brian Spidell, Philip Salmela, Travis Allgood, Kenny Bridgewater, John Bensely, Cory Thompson, Willie Streit. Second row, Russ Teten, Matt Hugg, Steve Groff, Tony Scialla, Tony Dalton, Mitch Kimball, Matt Armstrong, Ray Munson. Third row. Clay Munson, David Furnas, Matt Daniels, John Glen, Kenny Jones, Chap Harper, Adam Morris, Coach Christenson, and Coach Ketchum. 2. Tony Dalton takes his man down. 3. Mat Daniels whales on his opponent. 4. Travis Allgood punishes his opponent. 5, Russ Teten smiles for the camera. 6. Phil Salmela sticks his man. 7. 1986 varsity squad. 8. Steve Groff off top rope . 9. Pinning his opponent is Nick Bantz. 22 The Auburn wrestlers made continual progress throughout the year despite being hampered by injuries. The young Bulldogs amassed over 100 points in the Falls City Invitational at the end of the year. In the first subdistrict wrestling tournament in Nebraska, 98 lb. Bobby Ross (15-12), 105 lb. Russ Teten (22-8), 119 lb. Travis Allgood (11-9), 126 lb. Steve Groff (17-7), and Hwt. Mat Daniels (18-9) qualified for State with Teten leading the way with a third place finish at Districts, as Ross and Daniels followed with fourth place finishes. At State Daniels fell one match short of placing, but the Bulldogs will all be back next year. 00 6 23 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Dellyn Feigner goes up for two. 2. Tension builds on the bench as the girls' reserve game comes to a close. 3. Sandy Sayer makes a break for the bucket. 4. Attempting a freethrow is Kip Reeves. 5. Freshman Kim Kieler attempts to put a couple on the scoreboard. 6. Bryan Kistner skies over the defense. 7. Coach Saulsberry discusses game plan. 8. Terry Clark and Kenny Hatten play good defense against Falls City's offense. 9. Melissa Swinney and Kim Kieler attempt to trap a Falls City opponent. 10. Craig Moody pumps before a jumper'' in the lane. 11. Tracy Adams fights for position under the basket. 25 SENIORS LEAD LADY DOGS Under a new coach, David Sauls-berry, the Lady Bulldogs achieved their first winning season (9-7) since 1978. Highlighting the year was a 54-53 victory over the 6th ranked Syracuse Rockets. Leading the team in total points was Brenda Bollinger with 209, followed by Kim Schlange with 206. Bollinger also led the team in steals and assists with 49 and 59, respectively. Schlange led in rebounds with 145. Letter winners were: Kris Darling, Brenda Bollinger, Kim Schlange, Amy Snyder, Rachel Schneider, Diane Schutte, Sue Root, and Diane Groff. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Brenda Bollinger shoots after a steal. 2. Kim Schlange jukes defender. 3. Passing off the break is Kris Darling. 4. Kris Darling penetrates the defense. 5. Rachel Schneider discusses team strategy while Diane and Sue listen. 6. Driving the base line is Sue Root. 7. Kim Schlange puts up a shot over defenders. 8. Lady 'Dogs come together at center court. 9. Diane Schutte attempts for two. 10. Looking to pass inside is Amy Snyder. 11. Girls' basketball team, front left to right: Brenda Bollinger, Kim Schlange, Kris Darling. Diane Groff, Diane Schutte, Sue Root, Rachel Schneider, Amy Snyder, Shelly McMann, Chris Stuchal, Traci Adams, Sandy Sayer, Melissa Swinney, Traci Whisler, Stacy Bratcher, Kim Kieler, Laura Gerdes, Wendy Hemmer, Stacey Kinghorn, Angie Sommers, and Becky Fuller. 12. Brenda Bollinger pushes the pace down the court. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1. Darrin Coering receives a pass. 2. Rick Shaw shoots from the charity stripe. 3. 1985-86 Auburn Bulldog varsity squad 1. to r.: Jeff Parker, Darrin Coering, Kenny Hatten, Scott Gerdes, Mark McDonald, Terry Clark, Scott Jones, Joel Bohlken, Sid Quint, Scott Black, Rick Shaw, Bryan Kistner, Ken Toman. 4. Mark McDonald pushes the ball up court. 5. Scott Gerdes pulls up to shoot. 6. Putting in two is Eric Henning. 7. Scott Black looks inside. 8. Waving down a pass is Ken Toman. Bulldogs found it difficult to rebound from the loss of five seniors this year. Playing teams out for revenge, the Bulldogs struggled to a 7-11 record. Junior guards Mark McDonald and Scott Gerdes led in scoring with 138 points each. They were followed by Eric Henning with 124 points and 58 blocked shots. McDonald and Scott Black led in assists and rebounds with 58 and 101 respectively. Senior Darrin Goering led from the charity stripe with 68%. Juniors Ken Toman and Rick Shaw contributed throughout the season and sophomore Jeff Parker led in rebounds with a 5.7 per game average. DOGS REBUILD IN 7-11 SEASON BOYS DISPLAY TRACK TALENT 30 e TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Eric Henning displays his hurdling form. 2. Steve Coulter leads the pack. 3. Heaving the shot is John Clarke. 4. Marty Hayes rounds the corner at Falls City. 5. Completing his leg of the relay is Chris Spear. 6. Terry Clark gets a hand-off from Craig Moody. Boys scored 12 points in the state meet with Mark McDonald placing third in class B with a long jump of 211 . Scott Gerdes placed third in state with his triple jump of 44'4 . Others attending the competition held at Burke High were Joel Bohlken, Eric Henning and Kevin Clark. GIRL'S SEASON BEST YET Girl's track finished a highly successful and record-setting season by sending home four top places at state competition. The team scored a total of 17 points. Placing second at state in the 100 high hurdles was Amy Snyder with a time of 16.07. Kelly Harper placed fifth in state with a 11:52:33 time in the 3200 meters. Kim Schlange earned a fourth place with a long jump of 16'9 Vi . Girls' 1600 meter relay team (Angie Somers, Snyder, Rachel Schneider, Schlange) received a 6th place with a time of 4:09:71. The 400 meter relay team (Snyder, Traci Whisler, Schneider, Schlange) placed sixth with a time of 51.15. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Tricia Tynon prepares to release the discus. 2. Traci Whisler hands-off to Rachel Schneider. 3. Kicking in the last fe w meters is Kelly Harper. 4. Amy Snyder shows her state championship form at Falls City. 5. Kris Darling brings it on home.” TRACK SEASON CALLED SUCCESS TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Mark McDonald and Bryan Kistner kick out in the 100 meters. 2. Angie Somers receives the hand-off from Keli Tynon. 3. On the straight away in the 400 meters is Joel Bohlken. 4. Warren Humphrey flies up and over. 5. On your mark . Get Set. . 32 GOLFERS GO AT FULL SWING With a high percentage of underclassmen, this year's golf team proved to be making great strides. Sophomore Todd Russ missed by one place at district from continuing on the state competition. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Composing this year's golf team are: 1. to r. Andy Blackwell, Rich Buchheit, Travis Smiley, Bill Crawford, Tom Rikli, Tony Scialla, Shawn Gerdes, Tim Pip-pert, John Glen, Mark Smith, Craig Baum-hover, Russ Teten, Todd Russ, Bob Ross, Kevin Wright, and Wil Streit. 2. Bob Ross takes a practice swing. 3. John Glen tally's his score. Letter and trophy winners were honored on April 28 at the annual athletic banquet. Guest speaker for the evening was Cletus Fisher, former assistant football coach at UNL. Master of ceremonies for the evening Randy Gottula introduced the presentation of trophies. Special awards were won by: Brenda Bollinger and Kris Darling, girl's cross country; Mark Mason, boy's cross country; Darrin Goering, Kiwanis football award; Kim Schlange, volleyball; Eric Henning, boy's basketball; Brenda Bollinger, girl's basketball; Steve Groff, wrestling; John Clarke, lifter of the year; Kris Darling KAUB sportsmanship award; Kim Schlange, Julie Moe Catlett Memorial Trophy; Eric Henning, Dave Swinney Memorial. Golf and track awards were to be announced at the end of their seasons. 34 CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: 1. Trophy winners, 1. to r.: Brenda Bollinger, Kris Darling, Mark Mason, Eric Henning, Kim Schlange, Steve Groff, John Clarke, Darrin Goering. 2. Eric Henning displays his Dave Swinney Memorial Award. 3. Booster club members present a banner to the girl's cross country team. 4. Kim Schlange and past winner Vickie Colgrove examine the Julie Catlett Award. 5. Returning with the sportsmanship award is Kris Darling. 6. Guest speaker Cletus Fisher shares UNL stories. 7. Co-winners of the cross country award are Kris Darling and Brenda Bollinger. 8. Showing great pride is senior cross country winner Mark Mason. COACHES RECOGNIZE ATHLETES TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Coach Thie presents the Lifter of the Year award to junior John Clarke. 2. Senior Steve Groff walks with his head up after winning the wrestling award. 3. Receiving their letters is the 1985-86 wrestling team. PEP CLUB KICKS IN '86 The pep club of 1985-86 was made up of 65 members. Their main event was planning and decorating for homecoming. An assortment of items were sold by the club as a fund raiser. The club supported the sports teams with their spirit, loud voices, and poster making abilities. This year's officers were: Kim An-ville. President; Diane Schutte, Vice-President; Sandy Knipplemeyer, Secretary; Paula Lampe, Treasurer; Sue Root and Stacey Benjamin as Historians. The yearly club banquet was held in the Yankee Dining Room at the American Legion Club. 1 q 8 Id i CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: 1. Dated Diana Birdsley, Loveable Lori Rightsell, and Awkward Annie Jeanneret perform at cheer-leading tryouts. 2. Eric Henning shows amazement when he finds out how well his mother kisses. 3. The Booster Club does a skit at the homecoming bonfire. 4. Cheerleaders do a routine at the downtown homecoming pep rally. 5. High point winners. Freshman, Laura Gerdes; Sophomore, Traci Adams; Junior, Diane Schutte; and Senior, Kim Schlange. 6. Sandy Sayer, Melissa Swinney, and Jenny Bantz show happiness after being announced 1986-87 cheerleaders at the pep club banquet. CARTOON FAVORITES HIGHLIGHT 1985 AHS HOMECOMING CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. 1985 Homecoming candidates, from left to right; Tim Clarke. Lori Rightsell. Nick Bantz. Brenda Bollinger. Sid Quint, Ann Jeanneret, Darrin Goering. Kris Darling, Todd Kroll, Kim Schlange. 2. Cheerleaders at the down town pep rally. 3. Four goofy characters on homecoming were Allison Lewellon, Mark Eash, Ann Jeanneret, and Cindy Flynn. 4. Our Chipmunks : Paula Dorsch, Laura Gerdes, and Stacy Kingh-orn. 5. Rick Shaw looks for a date on homecoming. 6. Ann Jeanneret puts the crown on King Sid Quint. 7. Sue Toman crowns a very happy Ann Jeanneret. Homecoming 85 was built on the theme of cartoons. Inches of Spirit contest was won by the freshmen, and the senior's won the class wall contest. The week's many activities included: come as you are day; Goofy Day; Cartoon character day; jersey day; and spirit day. A bonfire, featuring a skit by the Booster Club, was held Thursday. Friday afternoon was highlighted by a downtown pep rally. Poor weather contributed to a poor performance by the team as they dropped a 15-7 decision to Falls City. Damp weather moved the crowning of the Queen to the high school where Ann Jeanneret was crowned Queen by Sue Toman and Alan LaFollette, last year's royalty, and Sid Quint was crowned King by the new Queen. Music was provided by Biggs Sound. 41 FCA GAINS NEW LEADER Under the new leadership of girl's basketball coach David Saulsberry, the FCA made great strides to reorganize this year. Besides raising money through pizza kit sales, the group had many meetings throughout the year for fellowship and group discussion of their roles in the world as athletes and Christians. LEFT TO RIGHT: 1. Coach Saulsberry during a time out. 2. Mr. Salisberry as FCA sponsor with two of his officers R.J. Darling and Kris Darling. 42 On February 26, 34 initiates were inducted into the math and science club. This year's members were kept busy raising money toward an educational trip to Colorado with bake sales, a soup supper, and a county fair food stand. During the year they had many monthly educational meetings and also traveled to Omaha and Kansas City. M S INDUCTS 34 MEMBERS TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Jeff Parker works hard for the club. 2. Eric Henning and Ann Jeanneret study club constitution. 3. Officers and guest speaker participate in initiation. New members were: Traci Adams, Jesus Alsua, Matt Armstrong, Stacey Benjamin, Stacey Bratcher, Kevin Clark, Steve Coulter, R. J. Darling, Matt Edstrand, Craig Gerdes, Shawn Gerdes, Diane Groff, Doug Hauserman, Martin Hayes, Merry Holliday, Warren Humphrey, Ryan Husing, Ronnie Meiners, Jeff Parker, Tim Pippert, Steve Rogge, Tom Rogge, Bob Ross, Todd Russ, Sandy Sayer, Tony Scialla, Mendy Snodgrass, Chris Spear, Wil Streit, Chris Stuchal, Matt Stukenholtz, Melissa Swin-ney, Russ Teten, Traci Whisler. 43 FHA HAS BUSY YEAR Under the leadership of Mrs. Le-pert, the FHA kept busy this year raising funds and attending the state convention in Lincoln. In competition, Jonell Warren won the state competition in the interview portion and represented the local chapter of Search in national competition in Florida that summer. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. FHA officers, 1. to r.: Paula Lampe, Allison Lewellen, Jonell Warren, Becky Hamilton, and Rachel Schneider. 2. Members take a break during a FHA meeting. 44 EIGHT COMPETE AT DISTRICTS All of the seven speech enteries received excellent ratings at district competition. They also scored well at the Nebraska City Invitational held earlier in the year. Those participating were: Matt Ed-strand, original public address; Becky Hamilton, oral interpretation of poetry; Michelle Kimball, and Jonell Warren, duet acting; Matt Ballain, serious brose; Tim Pippert, informative; Becky Fuller, extemporaneous. Kimball and Warren also performed in the one-act play The Waiting Room earlier in tne year. Co-starring with them were Max Comstock, Mark McDonald, and Ken Toman. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Mall Ballain practices his prose presentation. 2. Working on oral interpretation of poetry is Becky Hamilton. 3. The duet acting team of Jonell Warren and Michelle Kimball polish their form. 4. Tim Pippert breaks from working on his informative speech. 5. Concentrating on his original speech is Matt Edstrand. 45 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Ken Toman sings Rejoice Children 2. Putting feeling in their duet are Becky Hamilton and Mark McDonald telling everyone How I Feel 3. Kristin Schlange is assisted by the hooded cast while singing Take Hold the Crutch. 4. Yelling the words to the school chant is the cast of The Me Nobody Knows. 5. Giving it their all are Kristin Schlange and Becky Hamilton singing Sounds. 6. Reaching for stardom is Matt Edstrand performing Light Sings CAST EXPLORES GHETTO TEENS Children's voices from the ghetto was the subtitle of the fall musical The Me Nobody Knows. Based on writings of children in the New York area, the play contained many production numbers which kept the dozen performers busy for t o performances. Cast members of the Obie awardwinning show were: Brenda Bollinger, Vicki Coulter, Matt Edstrand, Warren Humphrey, Michelle Kimball, Mark McDonald, Jeff Parker, Kip Reeves, Kristin Schlange, and Ken Toman. Members of the orchestra were: Mike Dailey, Ann Jeanneret, Todd Russ, Mendy Snodgrass, Scott Vander-boegh, Jim Zimmerman. The show was under the direction of Mr. Jeff Falter and musically directed by Mr. Mike Dailey. CHOIR AND SWING CHOIR RATE I The vocal music department began the year under the direction of Mr. Mike Dailey. He was replaced second semester by Miss Kelly Mallory. The choir performed in the Christmas Concert, the winter concert, the spring concert, and District Music Contest. There were eight vocal entries for District Contest. Three soloists receiving I ratings were Kristin Schlange, Vicki Coulter, and Michelle Kimball. Two people received II's: Becky Hamilton, and Warren Humphrey. Swing Choir and the Mixed Chorus both earned I ratings. 48 CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: 1. Riverside Junction performs at their annual concert at the Middle School. 2. Michelle Kimball gets ready to sing her heart out. 3. The swing choir raises their hands in rejoicing. 4. Resting before his big performance is Warren Humphrey. 5. The Auburn High School choir, doing everything but singing. 6. The Auburn Concert choir gives it their all in the 1985-86 Christmas concert. 7. Vicki Coulter smiles after her 1 rating performance. 49 CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Lisa Albright smiles at the judge before her solo. 2. Playing to the beat is a different drummer, Tim Clarke. 3. Stage band brass, show their stuff. 4. Nervously awaiting her entrance is Melissa Swinney. 5. Auburn High band performs at the mid-winter concert. 6. Mark McDonald solos during a stage band performance. SUPERIOR BAND MARCHES ON Once again the Auburn Band hosted the District Music Contest; 25 schools participated this year. The Auburn band groups and soloists performed excellently. Both the band and stage band received I ratings. The french horn trio, consisting of Russell Gilbert, Becky Hamilton, and Becky Fuller, also received a I rating. Soloists receiving I's were: Lisa Albright-clari-net solo, Brenda Baker-bass clarinet solo, Andrea Brown-piano solo, Becky Hamilton-french horn solo, Doug Hauserman-tenor sax solo, Tammy King-flute solo, Tina Kowalek-trum-pet solo, Laura Osborne-piano solo, and Jonell Warren-tuba solo. Soloists receiving II's were: Stacey Benjamin-clarinet solo, Becky Fuller-french horn solo, Becky Hamilton-piano solo, Doug Hauserman-piano solo. The 1985-86 school year brought many new and old activities for the band. The new marching events that were attended were the River City Roundup in Omaha, in which the band placad first out of the other class B bands that marched, and the Platts-mouth marching contest where they received a division II rating. At the Pershing Marching Contest they got a division II. The band also participated in many area parades such as the Nemaha County Fair, the Otoe County Fair, the Nebraska State Fair, the Richardson County Fair, and the Auburn Veterans Day parade. 51 DRILL TEAM DISPLAYS SCHOOL SPIRIT Under the leadership of Jonell Warren, the drill team performed with the marching band throughout the fall season. The team provides that extra color and spirit that helps to generate AHS enthusiasm. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Drill team members are honored at the band concert. Left to right: Stacey Horn. Becky Fuller, Laura Osborne, Mendy Snodgrass. Anna Ratzlaff. Stacey Benjamin. Lisa Albright, Jennifer Rotkvic, Tammy Mattes, Kristin Schlange, Jonell Warren, and Paula Lampe. 2. Stacey Benjamin, Jennifer Rotkvic, and Lisa Albright practice before tryouts. 3. The drill team in full uniform with flags. 52 Cheerleaders attended the NCA camp at Northwest Missouri State University, receiving one Super Squad, two super outstanding, two superior ribbons, and a spirit stick. They supported the athletic teams, brought up crowd spirit, and entertained with cheers, mounts, and routines. During the year, they hosted a cheerleading clinic for grades 6-8 TOP TO BOTTOM 1. Girls Sports Lori Rightsell. Lisa Clark, Christy Rightsell, and Crystal Gerdes 2 Wrestling: Mob. Vicki Kroll, Melissa Swinney, and Laura Clark. 3. Varsity: Sandy Sayer. Rachel Schneider. Ann Jeanneret. Jodi Hytrek. Jenny Bant and mascot-Michelle Kimball 4. Reserve: Traci Whisler. Lisa Moody. Stacey Kinghorn ahs cheerleaders build spirit STAFF WORK COVERS PRINT MEDIA Journalism class was divided into two sections — the yearbook staff and the newspaper staff. Those on the yearbook staff learned about developing, printing, and cropping pictures. They also learned how to make lay-outs, and write cut-lines, body-copy, and headlines. To help defray darkroom costs, the yearbook staff also worked in the concession stand for the first time during the month of December. The newspaper staff had a bimonthly edition of Bulldog Prints in the Auburn Press-Tribune. This section included AHS Upcoming Events, Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down, Eric's Editorial, and other articles written by the members. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Jim Zimmer-man and Kristi Bohling play Tic Tac Toe as other journalism members work on a lay-out. 2. Reading a caption from last year's yearbook is Delyn Clifton. 3. Journalism staff looks busy as Mr. Falter takes their picture. SOCIETY INDUCTS 22 MEMBERS Honor Society initiation took place on May 13 in the media center with parents and friends present. Speaker for the evening was Dr. Channing Cox, Vice-President of Peru State College. Senior members conducted the induction with the following new seniors and juniors inducted: SENIORS: Craig Baumhover, Russ Gilbert, Steve Groff, Mark Mason. JUNIORS: Lisa Albright, Kim An-ville. Matt Ballain, Scott Black, Max Comstock, Mark Eash, Diane Groff, Michelle Kimball, Bryan Kistner, Chris Kruse, Paula Lampe, Mark McDonald, Jeff Maddox, Kip Reeves, Rachel Schneider, Ken Toman, Jennifer Vogel, Jonell Warren. Merry Holli-day-transfer. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. New members, 1. to r., front row: Jennifer Vogel, Jonell Warren, Lisa Albright, Kim Anville, Rachel Schneider, Diane Groff, Paula Lampe, Michelle Kimball. Back row: Steve Groff, Mark Mason, Craig Baum-hover, Ken Toman, Mark Eash, Russ Gilbert, Matt Ballain, Chris Kruse, Bryan Kistner, Scott Black, Mark McDonald, Jeff Maddox, Max Comstock, Kip Reeves. 2. Guest Speaker Dr. Cox. 3. Seniors conduct the ceremony. 4. Russ Gilbert lights his candle. 55 Prom for Auburn High School was held Saturday, April 19th. The banquet took place at the Wheeler Inn. Jonell Warren, Jr. Class Vice President, gave the invocation to start the evening. The meal was served by Travis Allgood, Traci Adams, Kevin Clark, Jenny Bantz, Terry Clark, Stacey Benjamin, Warren Humphrey, Stacy Bratcher, Jeff Parker, Becky Rogge, Tim Pippert, Sandy Sayer, Chris Spear, Melissa Swinney, Russ Teten, and Traci Whisler. Following the meal, the Jr. Class President, addressed the Jr. class with speeches. Michelle Kimball sang The One and Only . The dance was held in the high school cafeteria, and music was provided by the band SPLASH . The theme for this year's prom was Mardi Gras. Jr. class sponsors were Mrs. Caroline Allen, Mr. Jeffrey Falter, and Mrs. Gay Lepert. A post prom party was given by parents and volunteers of the Auburn community. The party took place from 12:30 to 4:30 a.m. JR. SR.'S SPLASH INTO. . . 56 AHS MARDI GRAS EXCITEMENT CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Discussing the band with her date is Vicki Coulter. 2. Having a little spat are Andi Peterson and Jim Gardner. 3. Jeff Maddox shows off at the dance for Merry Holiday. 4. Dancing the night away is Shelly McMann. 5. All slicked up is the class of '86. 6. Enjoying the music is Stacey Kinghorn. 7. Getting all worked up over prom is Allison Lewellen. 8. Juniors relax after decorating for prom. 9. Looking over the situation is Jodi Hytrek. 57 James Thurber's classic comedy The Male Animal was presented in April before a very receptive audience. The story involved Tommy Turner (Ken Toman) and his marriage to Ellen (Vicki Coulter) which is disrupted by a visit from Ellen's old boyfriend (Mark McDonald.) In addition, a young college intellectual (Kip Reeves) writes an article in which he calls the board of trustees fascists . I SPRING PLAY CAST PRESENTS 58 CLASSIC THURBER COMEDY CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Cast members, 1. to r.: Becky Hamilton, Lisa Moody, Todd Nichols. John Clarke, Jodi Hytrek, Kip Reeves, Mark Me Donald, Vicki Coulter, Ken Toman. 2. John Clarke enjoys being the cause of a dispute between Jodi Hytrek and Kip Reeves. 3. Vicki Coulter watches as Ken Toman takes a drunken swing at Mark McDonald and hits Kip Reeves by mistake. 4. Cast members, I. to r.: Kristen Schlange, Matt Edstrand, Max Comstock, Michelle Kimball. 5. Cast members get together for a party. 59 BUSINESS CLASSES COMPUTE Typing became synonymous with word-processing this year as more and more students perfected their keyboard skills in order to master the growing need for computer operators. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Jack Reeves totals his problem. 2. Mat Daniels studies computer programming. 3. Working on a timed writing is Andrea Brown. 4. Getting some assistance in recordkeeping is David Furnas. THREE SENIORS SHARE VOCAL AND BAND MUSIC AWARDS TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Brenda Baker proudly displays her John Philip Sousa Band Award given each year to a senior band member. 2. This year's winner of the David Whitehouse Memorial Stage Band Award is Ann Jeanneret. 3. During the spring concert Miss Kelly Mallory presents Becky Hamilton with the vocal music award. 61 AWARD WINNERS DISPLAY PRIDE TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Scholastic A pin winners are, first row 1. to r.: Chris Kruse, Ken Toman, Kevin Wright, Kris Darling, Brenda Bollinger, Kim Schlange, Kristi Bohling. 2nd row: Mark McDonald, Darrin Goering, Jim Zimmerman, Steve Groff, Russ Gilbert. 3rd row: Jeff Maddox, Matt Ballain, Eric Eckhoff, Diane Groff, Merry Holiday, Mark Eash, Jennifer Vogel, Jonell Warren, Jodi Hytrek, 4th row: Mendy Snodgrass, Ryan Husing, Russ Teten, Doug Hauserman, Kevin Clark, R.J. Darling, Warren Humphrey, Scott Rogge. 5th row: Tammy Aufenkamp, Theresa Taylor, Chris Stuchal, Matt Stukenholtz, Marty Hayes, Todd Russ, Sandy Sayer, Traci Adams, Stacy Bratcher. 2. 6th place sophomores at Maryville Math Contest: Mr. Hutton, Warren Humphiey, Troy Fischer, Mr. Smith, Chris Stuchal, Wil Streit. 3. Business Contest winner Diane Groff. 4. 2nd place winners at Maryville Math Contest were juniors: Mark McDonald, Jeff Maddox, Diane Groff, Mark Eash, Ken Toman. 5. Sales demo winner at Peru State Business Contest is Warren Humphrey. On March 19, forty-three juniors took over the Nemaha County Courthouse to discover the problems and rewards of running the county government. Under the leadership of Mr. Russ, all agreed the experience was very enlightening. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Several males gather for a group photo in the county courtroom. 2. Shelly McMann, Christy Rightsell, Vickie Coulter, and Samatha Via await instructions From the county treasurer. 3. Surveying” the situation are Bryan Kistner, Max Comstock, and Chris Kruse. 4. Michelle Kimball, Ken Toman, and Scott Black learn about running the county's schools. 43 JUNIORS LEARN COUNTY RULE County Government Day participants: Treasur-er-Vickie Coulter, Christy Rightsell, Shelly McMann, Samantha Via; Extension Agent-Diane Schutte, Sue Root. Lisa Moody, Amy Snyder; Commissioner-Rick Shaw, John Clarke, Steve Skaggs; Clerk of District Court-Diane Groff, Jennifer Vogel, Allison Lewellen, Teresa Somers; Surveyor-Max Comstock, Chris Kruse, Bryan Kistner; Sheriff-Tom Rikli, Jeff Maddox, Mat Daniels; Attorney-Matt Ballain, Rachel Schneider, Mark Eash, Kelly Tynon; Judge-Mark McDonald, Eric Eickhoff, Ken Hatten; Clerk-Laura Clark, Paula Lampe, Kim Anville, Missy Hoffart; Assessor-Kip Reeves, Jonell Warren, Todd Nichols, Merry Holliday; Judge-Scott Gerdes, Lisa Albright, Lisa Reeves, Jodi Hytrek; Supt. of Schools-Michelle Kimball, Scott Black, Ken Toman. 63 SAB WORKS TOGETHER Members of the Student Advisory Board worked throughout the school in order to keep open communication possible between administration and students. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Juniors Keli Tynon and Kip Reeves discuss future plans. 2. Sandy Sayer, Amber Fabry, and Lisa Albright read through school rules. 3. Showing enthusiasm during a meeting are Lisa Clark and R.J. Darling. 64 Frosh entered the halls of AHS full of excitement and anticipation. Perhaps it was that enthusiasm that helped them win the homecoming inches of spirit competition. With classes in speech, health, English, and math, freshmen rapidly became aquainted with high school academics. FROSH FIND 1ST YEAR EXCITING Todd Armstrong Becky Baker Vince Birdsley CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT. 1. Freshmen class officers from left to right: Stacey Kingh-orn, president; Brian Lavigne, Secretary; Stacy Horn, vice-president; and Marcy Lampe, treasurer. 2. Chris Confer roams through the halls during school. 3. Learning how to cook in home economics is Theresa Brueckner. Lisa Clark Travis Clark Chris Confer T. Billy Crawford Jim Daubendiek Paula Dorsch FROSH HAVE FUN 1ST YEAR 68 Laura Gcrdes John Glen CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Mark Green-wade looks over the cheerleaders at a pep rally. 2. Typing her heart out is Laura Gerdes. 3. A few speech pointers from Jim Daubendick. 4. Tooting their horns on the way to the homecoming pep rally are Craig Moody and Josh Unruh. Jenny Goering Cory Goings Mark Greenwade David Guiizia Chap Harper Kelly Harper Wendy Hemmer t CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Laura Gcrdes and Stacy Lampe pass the time during an early 0 • fall fnr tKall oamp 7 RarKpllp Rurnw Wpln CLASS OF 1989 ADJUSTS TO AHS Kim Kling Tina Kowalek Marcy Lampe Brian Lavigne Christy Long Deanna McCullough 71 Heather McKnight Robb Maddox Craig Moody Missy Moran Andrea Morris FRESHMEN LOOK INTO THE FUTURE CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Preparing a gourmet meal are Rachelle Schlange and Heather McKnight. 2. Chris Confer, Andrea Brown, Andrea Morris, Marcy Lampe, and Christy Long consider possible speech topics. 3. Reloading between classes are Laura Osborne and Todd Black. 72 Melissa Sierks Tricia Tynon Joshua Unruh Bill Vore Angela Willard 74 FRESHMEN LEARN NEW TRICKS NOT PICTURED: Joe Gerardi Chris Jordan Travis Smiley Angie Somers and Rachelle Schlange portray Willie and Ethel during Homecoming week. CLASS OF 88 REACHES HALF WAY Denise Adams Traci Adams It was one step higher for the class of '88. It was their turn to learn the TRUE meaning of life. They participated in the usual highlights of sophomores: collecting bugs, plants, and constructing complete T's. FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Sophomore class officers: treasurer, Ruth Hightower; vice-president, Becky Rogge; president, Tim Peppert; secretary, Mendy Snodgrass. 2. Sophomore Melissa Swinney and junior Shelly McMann are living proof that A.H.S. is infested with mice. Travis Allgood Darin Anderson Matt Armstrong Tammy Aufenkamp Jenny Bantz 75 SOPHS LOOK FOR EXPERIENCE 76 CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Trio. Jon Zimmerman. Darin Anderson, and Ron Mcincrs, take on sophomore literature in study hall. 2. Showing their poster-making abilities are Stacy Bratcher, Sandy Sayer, Jenny Bantz, and Mel Swinney. 3. Chris Spear collides with a yearbook photographer. 4. Soph's, pretend to study during lounge. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Heavily involved in a volleyball game is Sandy Sayer. 2. Warren Humphrey, R. J. Darling, and Todd Russ try to act mature. 3. Marty Hayes shows how much he really knows about football. 4. Steve Coulter portrays Mr. Ketchum as Travis Allgood tries to learn something. Ruth Hightower John Holecek Matt Hug Warren Humphrey Ryan Husing Joe Jones Scott Jones Rita Koppelmann Robby Kroll Vicki Kroll Jim Mattes Brian McConnaughey Barb McCourtney Mark McPhereson Ron Meiners CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Stacy Bratcher and Traci Whisler hog down the Ho-Ho's. 2. Becky Rogge sneaks a smile at the camera while being a student manager. 3. Sr. Todd Kroll shows sophomores John Holecek, Travis Allgood, and Rob Kroll how to look sophisticated 4. Cheri Morris acts creative in art. 5. Melissa Swinney gives the camera glances. 6. Todd Russ attempts to find the winning combo. 7. Sophomores try to act studly on the homecoming float. 8. Rusty Smith shows his best side. Adam Morris Cheri Morris Ray Munson SOPHOMORES FAR FROM SHY Scott Rogge Tom Rogge Bobby Ross CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Russ Teten realizes that he forgot to use his mouthwash. 2. Traci Adams spaces off at a football game. 3. Getting T-U-F-F on the sidelines is Traci Whisler. 4. Showing squatting power is Matt Hug. SOPHOMORES LOOK INTO FUTURE 82 ACTIVITIES KEEP SOPHS BUSY 84 Mike Yanks Ron Yates Jon Zimmerman Robert Zook CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1. Ruth Hightower and Ian Nabb work in computers. 2. Jill George balances her checkbook in general Business. 3. Chris Spear is still figuring out the shoe-tying technique. 4. Using her artistic abilities to their fullest is Rita Koppleman. Jan Thies Sonya Turner Traci Whisler Debra Willard Toni Wolfenbarger CLASS OF '87 SHINES The juniors began the year selling magazines to raise money for the Jr. Sr. Prom in April. Besides moneyraising projects the juniors learned Trig identities. Chemistry equations and sentence diagrams. Extra-curricular activities also kept the class of '87 busy. With major contributions in sports and clubs, the class prepared itself for their final year. John Clarke tries to eat the camera. Scott Black Ken Bridgewater Tom Brown John Clarke Laura Clark Max Comstock Vicki Coulter Jennifer Criger Mat Daniels JUNIORS SHOW DETERMINATION 86 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Lisa Reeves does her Billy Idol impression. 2. Having a good ole time are the Auburn rowdies. 3. Monday comes too early for Dennis Grable. 4. Missy Hoffart cleans up the popcorn machine in the concession stand. Jeff Falk Todd Fischer 87 BRING ON NEXT YEAR! Mitch Kimball Sandi Knippelmeycr Chris Kruse CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1 Road warrior Allison Lewellcn poses in the art room during homecoming week. 2. Computer students bootup a big ’howdy . 3. Mr. Bennet helps Ken Toman in advanced biology. 4. Striking a macho pose under the bleachers is Max Comstock. 5. Kip Reeves studies for a major test in the media center, o. Doing an impression of the Stones are Scott Gerdes and Lisa Clark. o. 5 Lisa Moody Sarah Nichols Todd Nichols Kip Reeves Kristen Reeves Christy Rightsell Tom Rikli Ronnie Rockemann CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Phil Salmela gets picked for a homecoming date. 2. Smurfing it up is Christy Rightsell in English. 3. Dennis Grable, Kenny Bridgewater, and Todd White-head clean up in home ec. 4. Jonell Warren shows excitement during the game. 90 JUNIORS MATURE AT AHS Brenda Baker Nick Bantz Brigit Barnett Craig Baumhover Margaret Bogle The graduating Class of 1986 was one of the smallest classes in recent years. Despite its size, it nonetheless left its mark on AHS. Seniors studied for their last math test under Mr. Hutton, memorized their last passage from Shakespeare under Mrs. Allen, and were told for the last time to get away from the door by Mr. Falter. Memories of senior activities will last in the minds of the 97th graduating class from Auburn High School. Highlights of the year included homecoming, the bomb threat on Valentine's Day, and the first post-prom party. In choosing Today we prepare for our dreams of tomorrow as the class motto, the Class of 1986 looked to the future to fulfill their dreams. Kristi Bohling 92 Joel Bohlken Brad Bollen Brenda Bollinger Cliff Castoral SENIORS PREPARE TO GRADUATE Dave Clark CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Sid Quint and Steve Drake enjoy life in Journalism class. 2. Checking Trig papers is Kim Schlange. 3. The members of the Adult Living class get married. 93 Tim Clarke Delyn Clifton Pam Congdon Kris Darling Steve Drake M'Lisa Emmons FOURTH YEAR BRINGS SUCCESS Dave Furnas Jim Gardner f RIGHT TO LEFT: 1. Cindy Flynn shows off the latest winter fashion trend during homecoming week. 2. Exhibiting her new yuppie outfit is Ann Jeanneret with a little bit of pre-homecoming humor. Erin Gilbert rxj r2_ Russell Gilbert Darrin Goering 94 Kirk Hansen Becky Hamilton Eric Henning inmu y jmm y ii •« ,««« Steve Groff Lisa Howat Ann Jeanneret Wendy Jodry Marilyn Leslie Jeff Lotter Kim McMann CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Kristi Bohling is rudely interrupted during journalism. 2. Spanish foreign exchange student, Jesus Alsua, mixes chemicals in lab. 3. Doing his imitation of the Cisco Kid is Jeff Meinheit. 4. Joel Bohl-ken gives Ann Jeanneret a sample of the wedding cake in home economics. SENIORS DREAM FUTURE SUCCESS Mark Mason 4 11 § Kim Schlange Mike Sommers I.cs Summerlin Kim Thomas SENIORS PLAN FOR FUTURE TOP TO BOTTOM: I. Kim Schlange checks messy trig papers while Steve Groff and Kris Darling watch. 2. Mickey Gilliland and David Furnas make a pot in pottery. NOT PICTURED: Jesus Alsua. Lance Conn. Cindy Flynn. Mickey Gilliland. Tom Jones, Todd Kroll, David McConnaughey, Scott Moran. Clay Munson, Jack Reeves, Tracy Rho-dus, Rick Stalder, Shayne Stalder. and Jeff Kevin Wright Jim Zimmerman SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS KRISTI BOHLING. Presidential Scholarship to Nebraska Wesleyan, Nebraska Wesleyan Endowed Scholarship, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 23, Auburn Kiwanis Club, Auburn Eagles Auxiliary Scholarship. RUSS GILBERT: NWMSU Math Olympiad. Tarkio College Scholarship, Semper Fidelis Award-Band, Michigan Tech. University Scholarship, Bausch Lomb Honorary Science Award, Alpha Beta Gamma Math Science Award, National Math Bronze Medal. KEVIN WRIGHT: NWMSU Math Olympiad Top Individual Award, Tarkio College Scholarship, University of Nebraska-Omaha Regents Scholarship, David Scholarship-UNL, Alpha Beta Gamma Math Sci. Award. ERICK HENNING: Iniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln Regent, Vergil Lehr Memorial, Nemaha County Hospital Auxiliary, UNL Freshman Honors Course. REBECCA HAMILTON: Peru State college 4 Tuition, Auburn Education Association Teacher Scholarship, Ada Crooker Memorial, Bond Kennedy Gold Star Memorial. DARRIN GOERING: Bert Franklin and Jeanne Marie Hutton Memorial, American Legion Unit 23, Auburn Eagles Scholarship. SCOTT MOYER: Peru State College Presidential Scholarship, Peru VFW Auxiliar Post 7299. TIM CLARKE: PSC Co-Operative Scholarship, Vi tuition 4 years. TOM JONES: Peru State Co-Operative, Peru VFW Auxiliary Post 7299. BRENDA BAKER: Joseph's College of Beauty, Kiwanis. MARGARET BOGLE: Joseph's College of Beauty. LORI RIGHTSELL: Joseph's College of Beauty, Alternate; Auburn Eagles Auxiliary. ANN JEANNERET: James Lee Armstrong Memorial, Alma G. Armstrong P.E.O. Scholarship, Elks Lodge Ne City Most Valuable Student Leadership, Rudy Cosentino School of Hairstyling. JAMES ZIMMERMAN: NWMSU Math Olympiad, Tarkio College Scholarship, Air Force TOTC, David Scholarship UNL, Auburn Consolidated Industries, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corp., Auburn Kiwanis, UNL Freshman Honors Course. BRANDON ROGGE: Allen Crooker Memorial. CRAIG BAUMHOVER: American Legion Club Post 23 and Auxiliary, Auburn Eagles Aerie No. 3767. DELYN CLIFTON: Peru Thousand Oaks Alumni Chapter Scholarship, Peru Kiwanis Leadership. KIM SCHLANGE: UN-O Volleyball Athletic Award, Julie Catlett Memorial Scholarship, Neal Thomas Sportsmanship Memorial, Nemaha County Hospital Auxiliary, Achievement Scholarship-Ne Wesleyan University. TAMMY MATTES KING: Music Scholarship-Peru State College. KRIS DARLING: Concordia College Presidential, Kearney State Presidential, Elks Lodge Ne City Most Valuable Student Leadership Award, Rotary Club-Ralph Darling Memorial, Jostens Foundation Leadership Scholarship. JOEL BOHLKEN: Kearney State President's Scholarship. STEVE GROFF: U.S. Coast Guard Academy. DAVID FURNAS: Peru State Art Scholarship. CINDY FLYNN: Peru State Art Scholarship, Central Missouri State Art Scholarship. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Receiving her scholarship is Brenda Baker. 2. Mr. Twarling presents Darrin Goering with his award. 3. Receiving congratulations is Margaret Bogle. 99 Today we prepare for our dreams of tomorrow was the motto of the 97th graduating class at AHS. Speakers for the ceremony were Kristi Bohl-ing, Kris Darling, and Jim Zimmerman. Music was provided by Mr. Osborne and the band and by Miss Mallory and the choir. Dr. Ballain presented the class of 62 members to board president Ross Adams following the scholarship announcements by Mr. Quint. Kevin Wright gave the invocation and the ceremonies were closed with Russell Gilbert giving the benediction. GRADS CELEBRATE DREAMS CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Kristi Bohling asks classmates to 'Hold Fast to Dreams.” 2. Second speaker of the day was Kris Darling. 3. Kevin Wright accepts his scholarships from Mr. Twarling. 4. Addressing his classmates is Jim Zimmerman. 4. Mr. Osborne conducts the band in Panorama U.S.A. . 6. Leading The Halls of Ivy” is vocal teacher Kelly Mallory. 100 SENIORS HAVE BUSY YEAR It was the year of Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston, the year of compact discs and players, and the year of Out of Africa and The Color Purple. As gas prices dropped to a low of 73 cents a gallon, classroom periods increased to 55 minutes. Cotton sweaters and Leggoons hit the market in full force while old standards like wider ties and longer skirts returned. There was rain for homecoming but perfect weather for prom (which had the first post-prom party until 4:30 a.m.). But most important, it was the year 62 seniors said good-bye to AHS. 102 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Mike Somers flirts with a yearbook photographer. 2. Senior winners at NWMS Math Contest are 1. to r.: Jim Zimmerman, Kevin Wright, and Russ Gilbert. 3. Kris Darling accepts her scholarships at commencement. 4. Kirk Hansen works hard as an aide. 5. Lance Conn does his version of Michael Jackson with his Pepsi. 103 BULLDOG REFLECTIONS CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Russ Teten yells at a fellow grappler. 2. Ann Jeanneret gives Sid Quint a congratulatory hug at homecoming. 3. Class B weightlifting winners were, 1. to r.: Marty Hayes, Ken Hatten, Chris Kruse, Matt Hug, John Clarke, Troy Fischer, Nick Bantz, John Bensley, Mat Daniels, and Brad Bollen. 4. Lisa Moody supports the reserve football team. 5. Performing her superior solo at District Music Contest is Brenda Baker. 105 A LOOK AT THE PAST CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Ken Toman Rejoices during the fall musical. 2. Repeating snow plow!! snowplow!! is Marty Hayes. 3. Russ Gilbert's prize winning industrial arts project is on display before National Honor Society Ceremony. 4. Stage band performs at the academic convocation. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. A sure sign of spring is ducklings playing at the mini park. 2. Coach DeVaughn discusses strategy with some of his team members. AHS CLOSES 1986 108