Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1988 volume:

c DO c DO z c DO C 00 z z m DO DO if) I 0 1 if) 0 1 O O BULLDOG 88 FACULTY 7 CLASSES 13 SPORTS 55 ACTIVITIES 79 STUDENTS LOOK AHEAD TO 87-88 As the new school year approached, students anticipated the many activities that would occupy their time. There was always biology and pre-calculus homework to be done, and the SCARLET LETTER and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE to be read. Many looked forward more to the social activities like homecoming, prom, PITS dances and weekends. When nothing was happening, students seemed to make their own fun. There were also sports to participate in, such as football, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, wrestling, golf, and track. Many looked forward to qualifying for state. FRIENDSHIPS GROW STRONGER CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Dellyn Feighner shows his state-bound smile. 2. Happy servers at the soup supper are Ra-chelle Gerdes. Kendall Moody, and Lisa Bean. 3. From-goers enjoy a slow dance. 4. Track buddies: Warren Humphrey, Kevin Clark, and Terry Clark. 5. A stick-to-your-ribs lunch demonstration. 6. Mr. Kechlev, Mr. Strittmatter, and Mr. Peterson solve some of the world’s problems. BULLDOG SPIRITS SOAR IN 88 FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. “Studfuzz” Jones lounges around. 2. Spirited Bulldogs crowd into the Pius X gym for the first round of district basketball playoffs. 6 Carie Allen Shelby Bennett Diana Birdsley English Biology Science P.E. Volley ball Chet DeVaughn Dennis Ehmke Social Studies B Ball Instrumental Music Beth Eickhoff Resources LEFT: School Board members for the 87-88 school year are: 1 to r Mr. Marvin Gerdes, Mr. Ross Adams, Mrs. Ruth McMaster, Mr. Paul Kruse, Dr. John Crotty, and Mr. Dan Gerdes. 8 ADMINISTRATION TAKES CHARGE Jim Kearney Social Studies Mick Ketchum Gay Lepert English Spanish Home Economics Wrestling NEW FACULTY MEMBERS FIT IN Mark McMahon Science Kelly Mallory Vocal Music Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Jones greet students to the office with enthusiasm. Larry Peterson Industrial Arts Ted Russ American History 10 James Quint Guidance Counsler Mary Quint Library Aide • TOP RIGHT: Principal Dan Twarling watches over students at a basketball game. Planning his future with Guidance Counsler Mr. Quint, is Ian Nabb. Terry Van Gundy Art Gwen Vaughn Business 11 TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. While hiding from the camera, Janice Andrew catches up on her reading. 2. Mrs. Zimmerman brings change for the school lunches. 3. Telling the thrills of driving a bus to Mr. VanGundy is Francis Magnall. 4. John Patras contemplates problems with the freshmen lockers. FACULTY SHARES KNOWLEDGE FROSH HAVE BUSY FIRST YEAR Chris Albright Brian Allison Dwayne Barnett CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Cody Hawley is awed by the Bulldog football team. 2. Scott Young asks, “What would you do?” 3. Theresa Gerdes, Liz Humphrey, Kellie Grant, Jeanette McDonald talk cheerleading moves before school. 4. Freshmen boys do the Jane Fonda workout. 5. Brandy Feighner smiles because she loves basketball practice. 6. Struggling with her locker combination is Jeanette McDonald. David Beatty Theresa Beatty Willie Bennett 14 Karen Dean Mike Drake Michelle Engelbrecht Christina England Sarah Evans Brandy Feighner Shawn Grooms Dan Hamilton Michael Hart Lecia Hayden Cody Hawley 16 NEW RECRUITS CHECK INTO AHS .CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Trying To find information for his speech topic is David Ratzlaff. 2. Denny Henrichs is stunned at the size of his media center fine. 3. Freshmen compare answers” before school. 4. B. J. •imers enjoys a meal at Dairy Chef. Ronnie Kling Christine Koelsch Michelle Koeneke Jeanette McDonald Tim McMann Mark McPherson Chris Meiners Tiffany Moerer Shawn Munson 17 CLASS OF ’91 SHOOTS FOR GOALS 18 CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: 1. Waiting patiently in the Media Center are Kim Rockemann and Bill Zook. 2. Caught sleeping in the Media Center is Stacy Van Gundy. 3. Chris Meiners and Chad Shaw duplicate. 4. Cindy Stucken-holtz and Jennifer Wiener laugh at a magazine article. 5. Catching a drink between classes is Tim Goering. 19 CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Having a blast in band are Tiffany Moerer and Lisa Holtzman. 2. “AAA space JJJ space sam sam sam space ..3. Willie Bennett is caught for a late payment. CLASS OF 1991 FACES FUTURE John Sutton Rena Tanner Rod Teten Staci Van Gundy Jennifer Weiner Bert Wetmore Stephanie Wheeldon Cindy Yates Scott Young 20 Sophomores led by President Kendall Moody, Vice President Jenny Coulter, Secretary Ra-chelle Gerdes, and Treasurer Tara Stukenholtz faced their second year at AHS with one already under their belts and were promoted to the rank of “sophisticated idiots.” It was a memorable year for the sophomores as they learned how to bisect an angle in geometry and disect a frog in biology. Career class, a recent addition to the sophomore curriculum, helped them for possible vocational choices. SOPHS MAKE THE BIG TRANSITION CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Excited about the new dollar pop machine is Stacy Anderson. 2. “Crocodile Stu” eats his last American meal. 3. Sophomores “kick tail in ’87. Kim Birdsley Jon Bohlken High School Media Center Auburn Nebr. 22 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Training hard for the next event is Matt Eash. 2. Changing his geometry grade is Nate Clark. 3. Loaded down with the day's homework is Missy Falk. 4. Mandy Brady pulls her hand away from Chris Cox as she spots our photographer. 5. Trying to find her way out of the sophomore page is senior Mendy Snodgrass. Jeff Draper Matt Eash Melissa Falk Matt Flynn SOPHOMORE SPIRITS SOAR 23 SOPHS MAKE THE GRADE CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW: 1. The sophomore twins, Missy Falk and Lisa Bean, share secrets from the weekend. 2. Todd Gottula practices chair hopping in choir. 3. David Rusch goes brain dead after eating a school lunch. 4. Taking a break from homework is Danny Jorgensen. 5. Angie Johnson gets caught with a mouth-full. 6. Deanna Clemons reads a note from an ex. 7. Wishing for peace in the media center is Kevin Kuhlmann. 8. Travis Onade slips in a quick glance for the camera. 9. Eager to get home and study are Lisa Henrichs, Kendall Moody, and Susie Hogue. Stacy Ingersoll Anji Johnson SOPHS ENJOY SECOND YEAR AT AHS Cherie Mason Tonja McCoy Tina McKinney CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: I. Dawn Kelley dreams about the latest James Bond movie. 2. Doing what he does best is Scott McMaster. 3. Sophomore girls compare notes before school. 4. Chuck Hensley and Bill Shakespeare become best friends in the Media Center. 5. Bill Dean checks out the new issue of Playboy. 6. Preparing for an English lecture is Stacy Ingersoll. Scott McMaster Leah Montanelli Kendall Moody Missi Muse Dee Nincehelser Tiffany Nincehelser 26 Kristin Rotkvic David Rusch Kurt Schlange I Sandy Spidell Sandi Stoddard Tara Stukenholtz Getting high off literature is Nate Clark. MORE CHALLANGES YET TO COME Brent Strittmatter wonders if dad took his keys. Karina Vanderford Aric Warren Kim Wilgus Not pictured: Kristine Baker Mark Baker Lori McKinney Bill Zook CLASS OF 89 BUILDS FOR FUTURE Rachelle Burow Lisa Clark Travis Clark This year juniors were led by class officers Stacey Kinghorn -President, Brian Lavigne - Vice president, Laura Gerdes - Treasurer, Stephanie Holtzman -Secretary. They started off the year by magazine sales for the Prom, and they took turns working in the concession stands during football games. They also participated in County Government Day. They have also had a busy year academically with trigonometry identities, chemistry equations, and American classics in literature. 29 NUMBER 2 ON THE TOTEM POLE Paula Dorsch Mark Ebeler Jason Edmonds CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Jenny Goering makes rounds. 2. Melissa Gallegos prepares to feast on school lunch. 3. Brian “Bean Lavigne after Mr. Hut-ton’s math class. 4. Kenneth Jones and William Crawford learn to read. 5. Shawn and Dave: True love. 6. Byl Garner proposes to Angie Somers. Marcy Feighner Becky Fuller Sherrie Furnas Melissa Gallegos Byl Garner Laura Gerdes CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. Your worst nightmare, Ken Jones. 2. Stacey Horn hides her braces from the camera. 3. Sherrie Furnas receives information about a college while Deanna McCullough looks on. 4. Students in American history class succeed, once again, in doing their own assignments. 5. The junior end of the table discusses Spanish over lunch. Stacey Horn Joyce Jarrett Ken Jones Kim Kieler THREE YEARS DOWN — ONE TO GO 33 Marcy Lampe Bill Leckenby Christy Long MAGAZINE SALES BOOST PROM CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. “The Ditch” enjoys another lunch. 2. Math whiz Travis Clark double-checks an answer. 3. Facing another day of classes is Paula Dorsch. 4. “Sumo Simpson” says yes to another AHS touchdown. 5. Amber Fabry and Christy Long exchange fake IDs before art class. 6. Junior class officers, left to right: Brian Lavigne, Stephanie Holtzman, Laura Gerdes, Stacey Kinghorn. Missy Moran Andrea Morris Kim Meyers 34 35 JUNIORS STRIVE FOR AHS SENIORITY CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Stacey “The Ripper” Kinghorn practices to be a brain surgeon. 2. Lisa Clark discusses her future with a Peru State representative. 3. The ladies of the evening “whoop it up” at a pep rally. 4. Bill Leckenby researches. 5. Juniors Dellyn Feighner, Todd Black, and Travis Smiley try to act mature at a wrestling meet. 6. Stacey Horn feels the heat of Mrs. Reeves’s stare in accounting. 37 Wh—y! You’re the worst class I’ve ever had.” “Anybody care to lake a stab?” ... “Shhh, use your quiet voices boys.” ... “I love words.” ... If it’s and but’s were candy and nuts, we’d have Christmas everyday.” ... “One in hand is better than two in the bush.” ... “Obviously, I know my name.” ... “Get in here!” ... “Ahh-maybe.” ... “Gotcha, Gotcha, Gotcha” ... “Do you know what a fyring pan is?” ... “No! No! No! No!” ... “You’ve got extra!” ... “Hey Dave, can't be!” ... “Debit, credit, debit, credit, left, right, left, right, never change, neverchange.” ... “DO YOU HAVE A PASS!?”... “You ain’t gettin’ no better lookin’!” ... “Huh, you sick?” ... “Line your desks up with the crack in the floor.” ... “Girls, please open the bookstore!” ... “Wh—y! Don’t let George do it!” ... “Kick tail, gentlemen.” ... “Why the hell did ya have to do that?” ... “Ahhh-good deal, good deal.” ... “I’ll be on you like a stink on manure!” ... “1 stand corrected. ... “What’s a nano smurf?” Denise Adams Kris Adams Shawn Gerties, Trad Adams, and Warren Humphrey remember last weekend. Traci Adams Megan Alden Angela Allgood Matt Armstrong Travis Allgood Darin Anderson WE’RE OUT OF HERE!!! A m Ted Barnett Jennifer Bantz Tammy Aufenkamp Brian Lavigne shoots for two as “Praying Mantis Pete lies back Stacey Benjamin SENIORS PREPARE FOR FUTURE Steve Coulter H. J. Darling Andrew Eckert CLOCKWISE FROM I,EFT: 1. R. •I. Darling shows his casual look with a Coke and a smile. 2. HEY BETTO!! 3. Hardy Dairy Chef worker Jenny Bantz dishes up some fries. 4. Traci Whisler, Ryan Hu-sing, and Stacy Bratcher defy the laws of gravity. 5. Scott Jones works on his journalism lay-out. Matthew Edstrand Annette Foster Jill George SENIORS “SOW THE SEED” IN ’88 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: t. Tracy Harper is saved from her locker once again. 2. Warren Humphrey and Matt Edstrand attempt to look sophisticated during a home football game. 2. The Chode gang unleashes their spirit. Douglas Hauserman Mike Horr Ryan Husing Joe Jones e - 44 Sherrie Peterson Anna Ratzlaff Brenda Reeves Becky Rogge o SENIORS LEAVE MARK ON AHS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Caught without her trig assignment done is Melissa Swinney. 2. Warren Humphrey says, “Wouldn’t you like to he a Pepper too!!” 3. Jake Young finds her camera wandering at a football game. 4. Matt Edstrand, Chris Spear, and Steve Coulter attempt the impossible task of cramming Tim Pippert into his locker. 46 Scott Rogge Tom Rogge SENIORS SEEK HIGHER EDUCATION Hon ates Jaquel Young KNOWLEDGE IS WHAT YOU KNOW WISDOM IS HOW YOU APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Tim Pippert makes a fool of himself in front of the lovely ladies of the FHA. 2. Tim Pippert asks politely for Ryan Husing’s calculus assignment. 3. Kevin ('lark is lost in another bush. 4. Mrs. I epert sets Tim Pippert up for a date. 5. Learning the art of food poisoning is Jim Mattes. 6. Sandy Sayer shows off her new ‘dew’. 7. Counseling Matt Hug on ‘chocolate donuts’ is Terry Clark. NOT PICTURED: Lora Chadwick John Curttright Cheri Morris Debra Morris Ray Munson Diane Nabor Mika Nieminen Brian Spidell Evelyn Spidell 83 GRADUATES SAY GOODBYE Commencement exercises for 83 seniors were held on May 22 to a near capacity audience. Class members Warren Humphrey and Doug Hauserman spoke for the graduates. Music was provided by the band and choir. Opening and closing prayers were offered by Sandy Sayer and Matt Edstrand. Superintendent Ballain presented the group to school board president Ruth McMaster. Handing out awards were Mr. Twarling and Mr. Quint. 52 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Doug Hauserman’s speech is Filled with AHS memories. 2. Tim Pippert, Matt Stukenholtz, and Jeff Parker share the joy of success. 3. Marty Hayes receives one of his scholarships. 4. Board President Ruth McMaster greets the class of ’88. 5. Choir members sing of parting. 6. Melissa Swinney smiles through her tears. 7. Speaker Warren Humphrey addresses his peers. 8. Accepting his scholarship is Matt hug. 9. Craig Gerdes is greeted by Mr. Twarling. 10. The band entertains before the ceremony. CLASS OF 1988 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: TRACI WHISLER: Ruth Alden. Auburn American Legion Auxiliary and Auburn Eagles Auxiliary. RITA KOPPELMAN: American Legion Auxiliary scholarship. TRACI ADAMS: Peru Kiwanis-Bond Kennedy Gold Star; Peru State College leadership, presidential and cooperative schools; Congressional scholar. THERESA TAYLOR: Peru Kiwanis and Peru V.F.W. Auxiliary; PSC cooperative schools. TAMMY AUFENKAMP: Wilev Remmers scholarship; PSC cooperative schools; PSC leadership, presidential and special activity. STACEY BENJAMIN: Ada Crooker memorial; PSC special activity, presidential and leadership awards. CRAIG GERDES: Allan Crooker; Auburn Eagles Club award. MARTY HAYES: Eagles Club; Nebraska Wesleyan president’s; Brownville Fine Arts Assn.; American Legion Post 23 and Nemaha county Hospital Auxiliary; dean of engineering award Kansas State. SCOTT ROGGE: Legion Post 23; Vergil I ehr memorial award; Alpha C. and Esther Latzke award to Kansas State. R. J. DARLING: Auburn Rotary Club’s Ralph Darling memorial. Northwest Missouri State board of regents. MATT EDSTRAND: NWMSU regents and NWU Plainsman; Midland Lutheran College drama-speech; Doane College Theatre and trustee achievement. Congressional scholar to Washington D.C. MENDY SNODGRASS: NWMSU regents; NWU recognition; Hastings College academic award. DOUG HAUSERMAN: NWMSU regents; Nellie and John Hills scholarship to UNL; Auburn Education Assn, and math-science club scholarships. WARREN HUMPHREY’: Math-science club scholarship; Iowa State distinction; KSU dean of engineering; Willis A. Linn Award to UNL; Magnolia Metal Corp. award. MATT STUKENHOLTZ: NWMSU regents; Nebraska Wesleyan trustees; Kearney State president’s; Bert Franklin and Jeanne Marie Hutton memorial; president’s honorary and combined ability to Northeast Missouri State University. STACY BRATCHER: Alma G. Armstrong PEO and NWU president’s awards. KEVIN CLARK: Kearney State president’s scholarship. JILL GEORGE: Wiegert Foundation to Lincoln School of Commerce. DARIN ANDERSON: Peru VFW Auxiliary. JON ZIMMERMAN: Kiwanis scholarship. ANNETTE FOSTER: Joseph’s College of Beauty Scholarship. JEFF PARKER: Hastings College scholastic. SANDY’ SAY’ER: Peru Masonic Award. CHRIS STUCHAL: UNL four-year regents: Colorado School of Mines presidental; Auburn Consolidated Industries. MATT HUG: PSC leadership and football grant. SCOTT JONES: PSC leadership, industrial arts; loo!ball and baseball scholarships. TIM PIPPERT: Kiwanis Club. TODD RUSS: AHS math award; Elks golf award. CHRIS SPEAR: Degree of honor Award. RON YATES: SCC Educational Foundation. RUSS TETEN: Brownville Masonic. DAVID Y OLF: AHS Teachers Assn. Scholarship. TERRY CLARK: PSC football grant. RY’AN HUSING: Auburn Masonic l.odge; NWU president’s: KSC dean’s awards. MELISSA SWINNEY: SCC Beatrice athletic. '1TINA SHIVELEY’: Rudy Consentino School of Hairstyling. SHERRIE PETERSON: Con-Agra business administration internship. RON MEINERS: NWMSU regents. SHAW N GERDES: Auburn Knights of Columbus. 54 I I T: Bottom row 1 to r: Chad Shaw, ’ Mike Braezile, Jeff Draper, Marty Hayes, David Gulizia, Travis Allgood, Matt Stukenholtz, Rich Buchheit, Willie Bennett, Shawn Grooms. 2nd row: Jim Mattes, Mike Drake, Tim Goering, Aric Warren, Chris Albright, Tim Pippert, Cory Thompson, Jon Bohlken, Billy Crawford, Ryan Casey, Travis Gnade. 3rd row: Stewart Rinkleff, Matt Hug, Terry Clark, Nate Clark, Kenny Jones, Aaron Unruh, Cory Goings, Brent Stritt-matter, Dellyn Feighner, Todd Black, Jeff Hogrefe. 4th row: Travis Smiley, Chap Harper, Craig Moody, Rob Maddox, Josh Unruh, Brian Lavigne, Scott Jones, Todd Gottula, John Glen, Vince Birdsley, Jeff Parker. 5th row: Coach Strittmatter, Coach Kearney, Coach McMahon, Coach Kecheley. AuburS Bulldogs were led by , eyflew coach this year, Dick trittmatter, who instilled dedication arid determination in the learts of the athletes and fans. aad another win-wifch a 5-4 record, i was a detormined one er gave un ving three garmes slip way in the ni utes..r jf season ended wilh an important victory ov the 7-1 rival, Syracuse Rocket spoiling t eir chance for a statS playc ' CI.OCKWISK FROM TTITSTOj lWh Strittmatter talks defense vdm fl$latt “Bosworth” Hug. 2. Practicing his?:m t language is Coach Stritmatter as Coach B McMahon stares in amazement. 3. Terry Clark in hot pursuit of the opposing ball carrier. 4. Bulldog defense stops ’em cold on fourth down. 5. Josh Unruh rolls out right on the option. 6. Bulldogs attack!!! 7. Receiving another “hardest hit award” is Marty Hayes. 8. The 1987-88 Auburn Bulldogs. Lack of intensity and failure to “kick tail” made a long season for the reserve football teams. Coach Stritt matter will be hoping for more aggressive play as reserves will make the transition to varsity competition next year. 0-3 MAKES LONG SEASON FOR DOGS CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Lisa Bean shows her form. 2. Aric Warren rushes for his yards. 3. Reserve football crush the line. 4. Frosh volleyball players: Back: Mamie Stairs, Brandy Feighner, Michelle Engelbrecht, Laura Hendrickson, Kellie Grant, Elizabeth Humphrey, Theresa Gerdes, Jeanette McDonald, Mandy Brady. 5. Go for it! 6. Jumping for the ball is Jeannette McDonald. 7. Lisa Bean shows her form again. 8. Elizabeth Humphrey shows signs of fear as Theresa Gerdes tries to head-butt the ball. 9. Back row, 1. to r.: Theresa Taylor, Jennifer LaBalle, Kirsten Hansen, Tonja McCoy, Barb Alden, Deana Clemons, Dee Nincehelser, Kristin Rotkvic, Missy Falk, Lia Bean, Kerri Knippelmier, Kim Birdsley, Anji Johnson. 58 JV AWAIT VARSITY CHALLENGE Freshman Netters, coached by Beth Eickhoff, showed promised for years to come by compiling a 6-3 recod. Leading team stats were: Serving-Brandy Feighner 91%; Setting-Jeanette McDonald 86% - 64 pts.; Spiking-Feighner 81%. The JV had a frustrating season with a 5-5 record. Leading team stats were: Serving-Paula Dorsch 89%, 66 pts., Setting-Dorsch 83%; Spik-ing-Lisa Bean 88%, 65 pts., 25 aces. Lisa Clark had 15 kill spikes and Keri Knippelmier had 13 blocks. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Traci Whisler returns a serve. 2. Showing leadership is Traci Whisler. 3. Stacy Bratcher goes for the kill. 4. The 1987 AHS Volleyball Team. 5. Stacey Kinghorn shows her serving form. 6. Showing perfect spiking form is Traci Adams. 7. “In your face!” courtesy of Melissa Swinney. 60 NETTERS GAIN RESPECT In Diana Birdsley’s tenth year as volleyball coach, the Lady Dogs ended the season with a 7-12 record. Leading team stats were: Serving-Senior Traci Adams 91%, 106 pts., 41 blocks; Spiking-Se-nior Stacy Bratcher 85%; Setting-Senior Traci Whisler 94%, 56 assists; Senior Melissa Swin-ney had 60 kill spikes and 26 aces. She was also named to the Peru State Invitational Second Team. Other letterwinners were Seniors: Chris Stuchal, Anna Ratz-laff; Juniors: Laura Gerdes, Stacey Kinghorn, Lisa Clark. 61 mm Auburn Cross Country Team: John Bensley, Kevin Clark, Travis Clark, Steve Coulter, Matt Rash, Matt Edstrand, Tony Fulton, Dan Hamilton, Cody Hawley, Ryan Hu-sing, Scott McMaster, Kurt Schlange, Chris Spear, Jon Zimmerman, Sarah Evans, Kristin Groff, Kelly Harper, Tracy Harper, Stacey Horn, Jenny Pasco, and Angie Somers. With one returning senior, the girls cross country team started the season unaware of their actual talent. The returning varsity runners Kelly Harper, Traci Harper, and Angie Sommers guided the team to a second place district trophy and a ticket to the State Cross Country Meet. The girls received a 12th place for the team which was led by Kelly Harper’s 23rd place finish. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Tracy Harper pushes to the finish. 2. Sarah Evans shows that she tried her hardest. 3. Showing how to compete together are Stacey Horn and Angie Somers. 4. The girls cross country team practice looking cool. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. The Mo-tely Crew: 1987 cross country team. 2. See Scott “Muck” Mac-Master run. 3. Kevin Clark, Chris Spear and Steve Coulter sweep a home meet. 4. Rev. Ed and his disciples. 5. District Champs display their first place plaque. Varsity members: Chris Spear, Kevin Clark, Scott McMaster, Steve Coulter, Cody Hawley, and John Bensley. RED WAVE INVASION ’87 AHS boys cross country team had an excellent season in 1987. Led by seniors Kevin Clark, Chris Spear, and Steve Coulter and junior Scott MacMaster, the team took the 1987 District B-l Championship Trophy. They had high hopes for the state meet in Kearney where they placed fifth. Individuals for the Red Wave placed 9th (Kevin Clark medalist), 24th (Chris Spear), 41st (Steve Cuolter), 84th (John Bensley), 89th (Cody Hawley). There were around 120 runners in the race. The Bullodg wrestlers continued to improve during the ’87-’88 campaign as senior Bobby Ross and junior Cory Thompson both were rated as high as 5th in the state in their respective weight classes. The Bulldogs were 5-5 on the year which included an emotional 48-27 victory over Syracuse. Winning records were achieved by 103 Bobby Ross (26-8), 135 Cory Thompson (22-6), 160 Matt Stukenholtz (19-8), 119 John Bensley (14-9), 171 Matt Hug (14-9), and 140 Travis Allgood (15-10). Two Auburn grapplers, District Champion Bobby Ross and Cory Thompson qualified for the State Tourney as Bobby Ross eventually placed 6th in Class B. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Travis Allgood saddles up for a ride. 2. District Champ Bobby Ross awaits the refs whistle. 3. State Qualifier Cory Thompson polishes the mat with a Falls City opponent. 4. Bill Zook takes a breather between periods. 5. The 1987-88 Auburn Wrestling Team. 6. “Stukey” sticks his man. 7. Performing neck therapy is John Bensley. 8. The Bulldog bench gets excited. 9. A Rock Port wrestler counts the lights while being pinned by Matt Hug. RESERVES SHOW PROMISE CLCh'KWISE KRI you guys win ihis in nrt, I promise.” missi- because hiim 3..Liz Hum] TOP LEFT: e, you’i 2. m le his nose gets in the way rev does her Mike Jordan Airbull . . . Air Airbl bail . 5. Mandy Brady forgets what] sport she s in. 6. Auburn players fight for the rebound. Future success of Auburn High School boys basketball llook promisin a h es t finished with an 8-5 recorc Players that contrib nificantly were David Todd Black, Cory G is Smiley, Todd Bohlken, Brent and Tony Fulton. BRIGHT FUTURE FOR JV GIRLS Several Lady Bulldog reserves had good individual efforts de-spite the team’s 3-9 record. Sophomore Lisa Henrichs led with 113 points (9.4 per game), 14 assists, and 4 three-poim field goals. Kerri Knippelmier dominated rebounding with 101 Oth-leading scorers were Anji son, Angie Somtrs, Susan ue and Sandi Stoddard. VISI YER F LADY BULLDOGS HAVE ROUGH YEAR Coach Dave Saulsberry awarded letters to nine members of the 1987-1988 Auburn high school girls basketball team. The Lady Bulldogs finished with a 1-15 record. Receiving their second letters were seniors Stacy Bratcher, Traci Whisler, Traci Adams and Melissa Swinney. Lettering for the first time were seniors Chris Stuchal and Sandy Sayer, juniors Angie Somers and Stacey Kinghorn, and sophomore Susan Hogue. Others seeing varsity playing time were sophomores Anji Johnson, Lisa Henrichs, Deanna Clemon and Kerri Knippelmier. Bratcher led scoring with 129 points (8.1 per game), assists (29), personal fouls (53), three-point field goals (3), and shot a team-high 44.4 percent from the foul line. Kinghorn had the most rebounds (114) and scored 57. Swinney grabbed 108 rebounds and made 81 points, both second best. 68 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Varsity members standing I. to r.: Stacy Bratcher, Traci Whisler, Melissa Swinney, Traci Adams. Seated: Angie Somers, Sandy Sayer, and Stacey Kinghorn. 2. Seniors watch from the bench. 3. Waiting for a rebound are Milessa Swinney and Traci Adams. 4. Starters listen to Coach Saulsberry during a time-out. 5. Sandy Sayer pumps up a free throw. 6. Coaches Cindy Cole, David Saulsberry, and Bob Engles compare notes. 7. Preparing for her free throw is Stacey Kinghorn. 8. Jockeying for position is Chris Stuchal. 69 REPEAT 8-10 ASON CLOKWISB FROM LEFT: 1. Scott Jones rips down anotfler rebound as “Pete” Parker looks on. 2. Terry Clark shows his flawless form. 3. Cory Goings gets comfortable at the line. 4. Members of the 1987-88 boys basketball team. 5. Craig Moody concentrates on his freethrows. 6. Dellyn Feighner drives for another dunk. The boys basketball leam j ended their season with an S-10 , record. Jeff Parker. Dellyn Feighner, and Scott Jones led in the scoring column with,253, j '201. and 181 points respectively. Parker also led in rebounds with 195, while Jones and Keighner were next high with 109 and 10 'Perry Clark led the Dogs froL behind the new three point line hitting 14 out of 30 SWefnpts. Eleven Bulldo Plettftf W of whom will be back ne Jeai for Coach DeVaughn. Letter- i men were: Seniors, Terry Clar Jeff Parker, Scott JonesAMarty Hayes and Todd ftkss PmiobL Dellyn Feighner, Craig Moody, Josh Tfnruh, Cory Goings, Tra is Smiley hsd Sophomore 'Hbdd 7 J . w TRACK TEAM SENDS 7 TO STATE 72 TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Ryan Husing and Terry Clark make the exchange during a relay. 2. Dellyn Fcighner leads the pack as Jeff Parker cheers him on. 3. Showing his graceful form in the high jump is state-hound Warren Humphrey. 4. Chris Spear concentrates on his race. BOYS GATHER 13 POINTS AT BURKE The track teams had an excellent season this year winning all but two invits. Bulldogs sent seven to the state meet in Omaha. These included Ryan Husing - 300 intermediate hurdles, 3rd place; Scott Jones -discus, 4th place; Warren Humphrey - high jump and long jump, 5th place in high jump; Dellyn Feighner - 400 and 200 meter dashes, 6th place in 400; Chris Spear -1600 and 800 meter runs; Kelly Harper - 3200 and 1600 meter runs; and Lecia Hat-den - 100 meter hurdles. Two School records were set this year by Warren Humphrey - high jump 6' 4 , and Ryan Husing -300 intermediate hurdles 40.6 seconds. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Lecia Hayden works hard at clearing the hurdles. 2. Scott Jones prays before he throws the shot put. 3. Trying to maintain his lead is Kevin Clark. 4. Terry Clark hangs tough as he nears the end of the race. 5. Making great strides is Kelly Harper. J TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. “Rockin’ Rob Kechely shows off his new shades. 2. Waiting to start her leg of the relay is Kerri Knippelmier. 3. In a close race for the finish line are Kerri Knippelmier and Megan Alden. 4. The track team takes a break. 5. Marty Hayes takes his turn with the baton. 6. Gaining on her competitor is Tracy Harper. HUSTLE IS KEY TO TRACK SEASON GOLFERS EARN 7-1 SEASON Golfers scored well this season with a dual record of 7-1. Tourny play resulted in a 4th at Pius, 3rd at Nebr. City, and 2nd places at Tri-County, Tec-umseh, and B-l Districts qualifying them for state competition. District and state golfers were Todd Russ, John Glen, Russ Teten, Mark Smith, and Shawn Gerdes. Other letter winners were Bob Ross, Travis Smiley, and Andy Blackwell. The team placed 12th at the state meet with 15 teams. CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 1. The 1988 Auburn High golf team, left to right: Andy Blackwell, Scott Bray, Jon Zimmerman. Chris Albright, Shawn “Betto” Gerdes, Bob Ross, Russ Teten, Mark Smith, Bill “The Ditch” Crawford, Rich Buchheit, Travis Smiley, Justin Kearney, Kevin Kuhlman, Coach Kearney. 2. Finishing nine holes on the practice green is Travis Smiley. 3. Cutting the grass is Mark Smith. 4. “Shades” Russ shows off his perfect swing. 5. Shawn Gerdes stands in awe as he successfully shatters the window of a passing car. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Terry Clark and Matt Hug fight over the Senior Football Award. 2. Running away with the Cross Country Award is Kevin Clark. 3. Coach Saulsberry awards girl's basketball letters. For the second straight year the Auburn High School gymnasium was filled for the All-Sports Banquet held May 3. The main attraction was University of Nebraska Assistant Football Coach John Melton. Coach Melton gave his views of the state of Iowa and Iowa Football. He warned athletes of the pressures society and the media put on them. Melton also told athletes that they are role models of the little eyes of the community watching them. Coaches awarded monograms to letterwinners and area organizations made trophy presentations. Double award winners were Traci Whisler, Terry Clark, and Matt Hug. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Traci Whisler shows off her Outstanding Volleyball Award. 2. A smirking Kelly Harper receives the Cross Country Award. 3. Senior football players accept letters. BANQUET AWARDS BULLDOGS TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Accepting the Boy’s Basketball Award is Jeff Parker. 2. Handy Gottula M.C.’s the nights events. 3. Bob Ross steals the Wrestling Award from a sleeping Dennis Blount. TOP TO BOTTOM: I. Melissa Swinney proudly stands for applause after receiving the Girl’s Basketball Award. 2. A surprised Stacy Bratcher wins the Optimist Scholar Athlete Award. 77 COACH MELTON SLAMS IOWA; WARNS ATHLETES OF PEER PRESSURES CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Traci Whisler receives her second award from Sue Toman. 2. (luest speaker .lohn Melton (jives words of encouragement to ath letes. 3. Sportsmanship Award winner Marty Hayes smiles for the picture. I Terry Clark has his hands full with thi Dave Swinney Memorial. 5. Matt Hug repeats as Lifter of the Year. LU I _ L J CHEERING IS THEIR ONLY BUSINESS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Linda Bantz works on cheerleading outfits. 2. All squads help raise spirits at a pep rally. 3. Girls sports cheerleaders from left: Kellie Grant. Elizabeth Humphrey, .Jeanette McDonald, and Theresa Gerdes. 4. Traci Whisler and Missy Falk stand tall for AHS. 5. Traci Whisler, Liz Humphrey, Theresa Gerdes, and Melissa Swinnev perform during summer parade. 6. Moving to the right during halftime is Theresa Gerdes. DRILL TEAM ENTERTAINS FANS Drill team members for the year were: Stacy Anderson, Stacey Benjamin, Becky Fuller, Jenny Goering, Stacy Ingersoll, Christy Long, Cherie Mason, Anna Ratzlaff, Mendy Snodgrass, and Amy Stinson. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Flag corps entertains a home football crowd. 2. With band support, the drill team performed at many home football and basketball games. 81 PEP CLUB PROMOTES ALL SPORTS Pep club was kept busy all year supporting sports. Besides the homecoming week and cheering for all sports activities, members fed the teams, hosted a wrestling hospitality room, sponsored a Valentine’s dinner for the seniors, and held a secret sis week for its members. Decorating for the all sports banquet and the pep club banquet brought the busy year to a successful conclusion. 82 CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Jeff Parker leads the team onto the court during a home game. 2. Cheerleaders celebrate one last time at the pep club banquet. 3. A typical pep bus prepares for a wild ride. 4. The mascot (Laura Osborne) shares a moment with a cheerleader. 5. Pep club officers: I. to r.: Kim Birdsley, Tara Stukenholtz, Stephanie Holtzman, Stacey Benjamin, Jenny Bantz, Traci Adams. 6. Club members cheer at home. 7. Paula Dorsch and Trish Tynon show us their tonsils. 83 BULLDOGS WELCOME DISNEY SPIRIT “Disney Spirit” was the theme for homecoming. The weeks activities were highlighted by the 20-8 victory over Falls City’s Tigers. At the Bonfire the football seniors burned a scaled down version of Falls City High School. Other special activities included dressing up for Goofy day, crazy day, Disney character day, jersey day, and spirit day. A pep rally was held downtown with the new coach, Dick Strittmatter, being the guest speaker. The coach showed the crowd a new cheer spelling out the letters of Auburn Bulldogs. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Falls City Tiger’s outhouse awaits destruction at pep rally. 2. 1987 Homecoming court from left: Melissa Swinney, Matt Hug, Stacey Benjamin, Warren Humphrey, Queen Traci Whistler, King Marty Hayes, Sandy Sayer, Travis Allgood, Becky Rogge, Terry Clark. 3. Candidates wait for pep rally. 4. Flag corp girls wait patiently before they perform at the downtown pep rally. 5. A kick line that’s “Ducky!” 6. Queen Traci Whistler and King Marty Hayes. 7. Stacy Bratcher and Tim Pippert give the signal for Homecoming Week to begin. 8. Coach Strittmatter gets caught “mousing around” at bonfire pep rally. 9. Upperclassmen get down at the Homecoming dance. 10. AHS students pose as their favorite Disney characters. l.ij lei thejiew leadersh® of Mr. flwnnis Hhpike, the And pertj ljiecfto high marks aM$|ijJ son BehinVl the'seen s? rnertj bers were raining funds fw next “year’s trip� to the Florida C itrus Bovjil Prattle. District ‘2 music contest resulted in soJtT superior’s from Dougj Hauserman, Tina Kow-alek, -Becky Fuller, Laura Qs-borne, Excellent rating went fo Amy Stinson, Melissa Swinnfey. PERFORMING KEEPS CHOIR ACTIVE Many performances for the general public and for judges kept the choir active during the year. Superior ratings at district 2 contest were won by swing choir and mixed octet, Todd Russ, Ken Jones, and Amber Fabry. Excellents went to Tina Kowalek and the mixed choir. Good ratings included Ron Meiners and Stacey Benjamin. JM m k k. A H CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Cody Hawley performs his superior solo. 2. Members of the girls sextet prepare for competition. 3. Choral winner Todd Russ is awarded at the spring concert. 4. Mixed spetet members. 5. Swing Choir members enjoy their superior rating. 6. Performing for the school on awards day is swing choir. 7. Ken Jones and Stacey Benjamin sing a duet at the winter concert. 8. A ’50’s medley from the swing choir. 9. Todd Gottula find Tracy Forris-tall a “real drag.” 10. Nervous musicians wait to perform at districts. CAST OFFERS INSPIRED MUSICAL “To Whom It May Concern” was the title of this year’s fall musical. With a church setting it observed what really goes on in the hearts of people participating in a regular church service. The Carol Hall score was 90 minutes of song, monologue, and poetry. Performed without an intermission, the show required almost no set and only one piano. Cast members included: Stacey Benjamin, Matt Edstrand, Amber Fabry, Annette Foster, Becky Fuller, Todd Gottula, Tracy Harper, Doug Houser-man, Warren Humphrey, Kenny Jones, Tina Kowalek, Jeff Parker, Todd Russ, Eric Shelton. Lights: Anna Ratzlaff, Chris Cox, Travis Clark, and Bill Crawford. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. Eric Shelton and Warren Humphrey sing “To Whom It May Concern.” 2. Singing about her ex-boyfrield is Becky Fuller. 3. During a quiet moment, Ken Jones sings the ballad “Jenny Rebecca.” 4. Cast members rehearse a moment from the show. 5. The ladies chorus offers: 1 to r: Amber Fabry, Annette Foster, Stacey Benjamin, Tracy Harper, Becky Fuller and Tina Kowalek. 6. The cast makes a “Bed of Roses” out of life. 7. Tina Kowalek belts out “Only Miss the Feeling. 8. Giving a snappy performance is Matt Edstrand. 91 “GAME SHOW” WINS LAUGHTER This year’s spring play went behind the scenes and in front of the cameras as it followed five contestants from the time they met backstage at a popular game show until one of them wins the grand prize. Contestants were played by Chris Cox, Amber Fabry, Rachelle Gerdes, Tim Pippert, and Anna Ratzlaff. Members of the ‘‘King of the Mountain” game show staff were portrayed by Matt Edstrand, Becky Fuller, Warren Humphrey, Jeff Parker, and Jaquel Young. The play was directed by Mr. Falter with help from his crew of Travis Clark, Bill Crawford, Chap Harper, and Shawn Gerdes. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Jeff Parker and Warren Humphrey discuss this week’s contestants on ‘‘King of the Mountain”. 2. Standing in a police lineup are Amber Fabry, Chris Cox, Rachelle Gerdes, Tim Pippert, and Becky Fuller. 3. Matt Edstrand puts his best moves on Jaquel Young. 4. Telling his side of the story is Chris Cox. 92 M EATS WAY TO rATE Speakers and performers for this year’s speech team travelled to Nebraska City (Valentino’s buffet), Raymond - Central (Bonanza’s buffet), Wesleyan Duet - Acting festival (Valentino’s buffet), and UNL State competition (Spaghetti Works). It was an excellent season for The Team who scored almost as many points as calories consumed. Freshman Brian Allison scored consistent excellent ratings in his first time out. Becky Fuller in poetry scored excellent and superiors at all events. Tim Pippert, Matt Edstrand, Christi Long, Becky Fuller, and Amber Fabry placed second in the District B-l one-act play contest and came in 3rd in District speech contest. Edstrand and Pippert won the district meet in duet acting to qualify for state competition at UNL. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 1. District Champions in duet acting: Tim Pippert and Matt Edstrand. 2. Becky Fuller is “In Control”. 3. Christy Long, Becky Fuller, Amber Fabry, Tim Pippert, and Matt Edstrand plan a takeover of Valentinos. 4. Caught with freshman nerves is Brian Allison. SAB HAS ACTIVE YEAR SAB kept active this year by selling bumper stickers and notebooks and by attending the SAB convention in Palmyra. Benches were placed at both the north and south doors of the school. Under President Sandy Sayer’s leadership, the group helped establish the SAB as an energetic center of student relations. Members included: Sandy Sayer, Traci Whisler, Marty Hayes, Stacey Benjamin, Matt Edstrand, R. J. Darling, Becky Fuller, Christy Long, Chap Harper, Lisa Clark, Stuart Rink-leff, Lisa Bean, Mike Breazile, Theresa Gerdes. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. R. J. Darling, Matt Edstrand, and Marty Hayes sell notebooks and bumper stickers before school. 2. Helping with parents night are Mike Breazile, Stuart Rinkleff, Chap Harper. Anther Fabry, and Christy Long as Mrs. Stevens supervises. 3. A “thumbs up” job to the SAB bench committee: Sandy Sayer, Theresa Gerdes, Marty Hayes, Shawn Gerdes, and R. J. Darling. 4. Becky Fuller, Mike Breazile, Christy Long, Marty Hayes, R. J. Darling, and Chap Harper attend SAB convention in Palmyra. 94 INITIATION HIGHLIGHTS M S YEAR Thirty-two initiates became members of the Math Science Club on February 8. The club was busy once again this year with the annual soup supper, bake sales and county fair food stand. Profits for the year helped to finance the trip to Colorado Springs and Denver. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Steve Coulter and Craig Gerdes take a smile break from washing silverware during the soup supper. 2. Aric Warren lights his Math Science candle while new members look on. 3. Singing a solo during initiation is Kenny Jones. 4. Club officers Vince Birdsley, Stacey Kinghorn, Robb Maddox, and Marty Hayes listen to the guest speaker at initiation. 95 FHA YEAR OF THE MALE F.H.A. at Auburn High started the 87-88 school year with a dramatic increase in the number of male members. Male members were Matt Stuken-holtz, Matt Edstrand, John Bensley, Ian Nabb, Darin Anderson, Jeff Catlett, and the first ever male president Tim Pippert. Along with the men were 23 women members. To raise money. F.H.A. sold candy bars, carnations on Valentine’s Day, and donuts on mornings of F.H.A. week. Two conventions were on the menu of this year’s events. They were to Southeast Consolidated for districts and to Lincoln for State. Attending state this year were Marcy Lampe, Jenny Coulter, Cami Young, and Tricia Tynon. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Sponsor Ms. Lep-ert holds down a table. 2. Members attend district meetings. 3. Kitchen cleanup is supervised by John Bensley. 4. Male members pose for a self-portrait.” 96 This year’s journalism class was a group of interesting seniors. The students made their first layouts, learned how to crop pictures, take photographs, and write body copies. We also kept the public awareness alive by continuing, for the fourth year, the bimonthly “Bulldog Prints.” Mr. Falter played a vital role in constructing the yearbook, even though he often forgot to take his “Jolly” pills. YEARBOOK STAFF MEETS DEADLINES ROAD CLOSED TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Brainstorming on a yearbook layout are Kevin Clark, Warren Humphrey, Stacey Benjamin. Mendy Snodgrass, Ryan Husing, Stacy Bratcher, and Tim Pippert. 2. The journalism staff from 1. to r.: Megan Alden, Chris Spear. Stacy Bratcher, Scott Jones, Jaquel Young, Tim Pippert, Terry Clark, W’arren Humphery, Ryan Husing, Scott Rogge, Stacey Benjamin, Jim Mattees, and Mendy Snodgrass. 3. Cropping pictures are Scott Rogge, Jaquel Young, and Matt Hug. 4. Megan Alden and Jim Mattes collaborate while Scott Jones supervises. 5. Journalism students take a time out of their hard work to model for a picture: Warren Humphrey, Mendy Snodgrass, Chris Spear, Ryan Husing, Tim Pippert, and Stacy Bratcher. Junior participants in this year's County Government Day were Stephanie Holtzman, Laura Osborne, John Glen, Paula Dorsch, Amy Stinson, Angie Somers, Andrea Brown, Byl Garner. Melissa Sierks, Sherrie Furnas, Mark Ebeler, Becky Fuller, Mark Greenwade, Kenny Holmes, Jenny Goering, Laura Gerdes, Stacey Kinghorn. Tricia Tynon, Rachelle Schlange, Mick Nieminen, Robb Maddox, Tina Kowalek, Lisa Clark, Amy Sever, Amy Fabry, Marcy Lampe, Dellyn Feighner, Jeff Hogrefe, Craig Moody, Travis Smiley, Stacy Horn, Vince Birdsley, Travis Clark, Andrea Morris, Amy Stukenholtz, Cory Goings, Chap Harper, Steve Epler, Matt Nichols, Jason Edmonds, David Gulizia, Todd Black, Heather McKnight, Kelly Harper, Cami Young, Bill Leckenby, Marcy Feighner, Brian Robling, Christy Long, Eric Shelton, Kim Kieler. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Stacey Kinghorn, Paula Dorsch, and Kim Kieler work the 9-.r shift. 2. Serving jury duty are from left to right: Robb Maddox, John Glen. Amber Fabry, Todd Black, Christy Long. Vince Birdsley (applauding the death penalty), and Dave Gulizia. 3. County Judge Cory Goings takes a nap while Lt. Craig Moody thinks of a lie to tell the jury. 1. Sitting in the “Hot Seat is Andrea Morris while being questioned by Cory Goings and Chap Harper. JUNIORS TAKEOVER NEMAHA COUNTY ART CLUB DRAWS ATTENTION Unlike FHA, art club this year was an all female organization. They raised money for cultural trips like the year’s highlight to Kansas City and the art institute. Hallmark, and Worlds of Fun. Members of the club were Tammy Aufenkamp, Andrea Brown, Stephanie Holtzman, Amy Stukenholtz, Kristen Hansen, Laura Osborne, Marcy Feighner, Heather McKnight, Jann Thies, Theresa Taylor, and Renae Hug. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Dr. Sherwood from Peru State addresses the members at their initiation ceremony in the media center. 2. One of the places visited was world-famous Hallmark Cards in Kansas City. 3. Club member Theresa Taylor sells candy after school. 4. Art student David Constantine works during class. 5. Members listed above, pose with their sponsor Mr. Van Gundy at the Kansas City Art Institute. HONOR SOCIETY WELCOMES 19 In an evening ceremony designed to initiate members to the National Honor Society, nineteen juniors and seniors were welcomed by current members. Mr. Twarling once again was master of ceremonies and presented the participants to the audience. Guest speaker for the evening was Senator Remmers who spoke on the importance of citizenship and political awareness. TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. New National Honor Society members, back row, 1. to r.: Marty Hayes, Shawn Gerdes, Scott Rogge, Robb Maddox, Vince Birdslev, Cory Goings, Chap Harper, Josh Unruh, Chris Stuchal. Front row: Tammy Au-fenkamp, Jenny Goering, Becky Fuller. Lisa Clark, Stacey Kinghorn, Laura Osborne, Stephanie Holtzman, Amber Fabry, Christy Long, and Marcy Lampe. 2. David Wolf and Josh Unruh prepare to light their candles. 3. State Senator Wiley Remmers talks of political involvement. 100 PROM NIGHT CELEBRATES FUN TOP TO BOTTOM: I. Seniors celebrate the night with the traditional group photo. 2. John Glen and Eric Shelton strike a romantic mood as they dance with their dates. 3. Steve Epler, Shawn Simpson, and Bill Vore rake in their winnings during the post prom party at the country club. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 1. Amber Fabry and Becky Fuller sing “New York, New York.” 2. A skyline greets prom-goers as they enter. 3. Ceiling hangers Christy Long, Amber Fabry, and Tina Kowalek are “on a roll.” 4. Looking for Lady Luck are Chap Harper and Doug Hauserman. 5. Patricia Tynon and Todd Russ discuss their next wager at the post-prom party. 6. Sophomore waiters and waitresses prepare for a busy night. 7. Checking out their work are Travis Clark and Craig Moody. 8. Junior workers take a well earned break at the end of the day. 9. Class presidents Stacey Kinghorn and Matt Edstrand speak to their peers at the banquet. 102 “BIG APPLE” THEME FOR PROM New York, New York was the theme for this years prom. The night began with a banquet at Wheeler Inn. Speakers for the evening were Sr. president Matt Edstrand and Jr. president Stacey Kinghorn. Music was provided by Becky Fuller and Amber Fabry. “The Edge” played music for the prom at the high school. Midnight came and the crowd moved to the Auburn country club for the post prom party — gambling, food, fun, and prizes sponsored by The PITS. 103 MANY AHS GROUPS WIN HONORS , m Demonstrating the wide variety of interests of the students, many individuals as well as groups received special recognition during the year. The people on these pages represent most of those who contributed to the positive image of AHS this year. 104 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Drill team members, back row: Amy Stinson, Stacey Ingersoll, Becky Fuller. Stacey Benjamin, Cherie Mason, and Stacey Anderson. Front row: Jenny Goering, Christy Long, Mendy Snodgrass, and Anna Ratzlaff. 2. A pin winners for this year. 3. Sophomore math team winners receive their certificates. 4. Business team placed 5th out of 34 schools. L. to r.: Travis Clark, 5th in math: Marva Rhodus, 3rd place general business; Matt Edstrand, 3rd business law; R. J. Darling, 2nd place business law. Tim Pippert, 5th in sales - not pictured. 5. Computer team Mika Niem-inen, Scott McMaster, Robb Maddox, Vince Birsley, and Mark Ebeler receive special recognition. 6. Superior winning musicians at the Auburn invitational pose for a group shot. 105 FUN TIMES AT AHS CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: L Mr. Twarling announces his jail sentence to the rest of the school. 2. A home crowd supports the football team. 3. Joe Yeager gives Matt Stukenholtz free dance lessons. 4. Highway 136 undergoes construction. 5. Laughing about their geometry test are Anji Johnson and Jenny Alger. 6. “Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink. 7. Valentine’s Day in the office. 8. Norway exchange student Kristine Hagen show's off with “Dude Looks Like a Lady! 9. The latest hangout. 10. Melissa Swinney does her Rolling Stones imitation for the crowd. 11. Mika Nieminen from Finland talks to Becky Fuller about Apples. 12. W’arren Humphrey cleans out his ears for his prom date. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN ... YEARBOOK STAFF: Mtegan Alden, Stacy Benjamin, Stacey Bratcher, Kevin Clark, Terry Clark, Matt Hug, Warren Humphrey, Ryan Husing, Scott Jones, Jim Mattes, Tim Pippert, Scott Rogge, Mendy Snodgrass, Chris Spear, Jaquel Young. COVER AND DIVISION PAGES: Tammy Aufenkamp, Stephanie Holtzman, Ruth Hey-wood, Stacey Horn, Laura Osborne, Theresa Taylor.