Audubon High School - Wheeler Yearbook (Audubon, IA)

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Three seniors and three sophomores made up the cross country team. The returning lettermen were Jim Perkins and Geoff Karstens. Although there were only six runners they all contrib- uted equally. Coach Miller said the team could compete with the tougher competition if there were more runners. 1. Front row: Lowell Hupp, Geoff Karstens, Mark Baier. Second row: Coach Bernard Miller, Tom Mennonoh, Jim Perkins, Phil Mennonoh. 2. Tri-captains Geoff Karstens, Jim Perkins, and Phil Mennonoh faced tough competition this year. Team captains Cross country 29

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“Don’t let the ball hit the floor un- til you do,” was a saying often heard by Coach Schwinefus. Volleyball, a new sport for girls, replaced fall soft- ball. Coach Schwinefus stated that the team had a positive attitude and was willing to put a lot of time toward goals that would make them successful. The team faced tough competition; some of their opponents had partici- pated in state tournaments. Miss Sch- winefus says the girls are enthusiastic about next year’s season, “A years’ experience has excited the team.” 1. Although this was the first year for volleyball, there was a good turn- out. Pictured are: Front row: Jodi Wil- liams, Karen Hupp, Penny Christensen, Jamie McLaughlin, Toni Jensen, Deb- bie Jensen, Teresa Williams, Orene Weston. Second row: Mary Madsen, Judy Bertelsen, Lisa Frederiksen, Pam Christensen, Lisa Henry, Pattie Hansen, Shellie Hansen, Jenny Borkowski. Third row: Amy Gleason, Cindy Hupp, Sarah Barron, Chelle Sornson, Angie Williams, Debbie Heller, Julie Williamson, Jodi Nelson. Back row: Julie Wegner, Verne Inman, Peggy Haubrich, Lyn Hadley, Ranae Nelsen, Lida Campbell, Joni Albertsen, Coach Biny Schwinefus. 2. Ranae 28 Volleyball

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“The attitudes of the team were super,” said Coach Whitney. The Wheelers were Midwest Conference Champs with an undefeated season. They started their regular season by storming over Red Oak 54-6. The fans were ecstatic about the team’s per- formance, especially since Omaha and Des Moines papers had not rated Audubon very high. The Wheelers’ closest game was against Denison, 7-6. On the first offen- sive play, Audubon scored a touchdown, but that was the only one experienced that night. Carroll was expected to be the toughest team in the conference. Although the rain poured down all day long, the Wheelers came out on top, 35-0. The Wheelers closed the regular sea- son by defeating Atlantic for the first time in many years. The game was cold and hard fought, but to the de- light of thousands of Audubon fans, Whitney’s Wheelers won 20-10. As a result of this victory the Wheelers ad- vanced to playoffs. The playoff story is told on page 46. 1. This picture was taken at the first football practice of the season. Pictured are: Front row: Randy Smith, Roger Poulsen, Rusty Schneider, Tim Jensen, Tony Davis, Curt Madsen, Craig Jensen, Bill Irlmeier, Rick Gar- man, Joe Barron, George Parris, Dean Schmidt, Danny Schuldt, Brian Guy, Bob Steffes. Second row: Darrell Nel- sen. Ora Weston, Randy Spies, Chris Haner, Todd Whitaker, Rick Murray, Don Nelsen, Jeff Olsen, Jon Parsons, Kent Grabill, Brent Benton, Mitch Hansen, Steve Rubel, Kole Carter. Third row: Mike Nelsen, Tony Murray, Jon Henry, Brent Hansen, Tracey Well- endorf, Mike Chambers, Tim Ober- meier, Tony Shima, Doug Christensen, Danny Christensen, Steve Hansen. Kent Weber, Chris Christensen, Jeff Mozingo, Paul Campbell, Gary Hansen. Back row: Joel Huffman, Gary Han- sen, Scott Sturgeon, Dave Hansen, Todd Nelsen, David Jensen, Brad Christensen, Tracey Hansen, Bob Mountain, Greg Jorgensen, Mike Wede, Randy Smith, Joe Richardson. Team captains 30 Football o