Bellevue West High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Bellevue, NE)

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g The West High Singers Front row, left to right: Jo Prindle, Tara Radcliff, Liz Sakaldasis, Laura Reif, Carrie Needham, Melanie Cannon, Heidi Osterholm, Lychel Dreyfuss, Katy Dooly, Diane Castellano, Diana Garcia, Wendy Mott, Desiree Hackett. 2nd row: Karen Ruane, Jenna Brown, Tonya Hayes, Kelli Heppell, Ann Knappenberger, Chris Gilbert, Leisha Hailey, Heather Eubank, Shannon Menke, Missy Colladay, Suzan Walsh, Lisa Wendling, Michelle Welch. 3rd row: John O'Hara, Berto Ramirez, Jenny Fearing, Kristynne Roth, Katarina Rundstrom, Angeline Roth, Marche Clark, Jennifer Mayhan, Kristell Rose, Debbie Louis, Susan Plambeck, Tina Elias, Becka Ryan. 4th row: Kevin Gullickson, Norm Burger, Dianna Ford, Amy Mayhan, Shawna Kosnjek, Brenda Cash, Bryan Rice, Casaundra Shelton, Daphne Lewis, Tim Beninato, Bill Gordon, Greg Adams, John Campbell. 5th row: Mary Hughey, Steve Keim, David Clark, Mark Garrison, Bob McLaughlin, Scott Carlson, Scott Tobias, Greg Abbey, Keith Humphrey, Doug Ward, Keith Pannell, Yolanda Bradley, Don Reimer. 6th row: Kelly Faiman, Dan LaRose, Bill Richards, Scott Wells, Mike Sissel, Craig Moraski, David Smith, Todd Starlin, Rich Siemer, Phil Webb. ' nv'-W' This year's West High Singers has proved to be one of the best choruses that Don Reimer has di- rected. Through time, work, and more work, the group has shown that it has more than enough capability for being a fine singing group. The Singers' first performance was the annual Fall Concert, where they strutted their vocal talents to an ap- preciative crowd. They continued their climb to greatness to the Christmas Candlelight Concert, which turned out to be a smashing success. Almost every day the group consis- tently went over its music time and time again, until they got it right. Board member Heather Eubank said, This has been a great year. Even though the group needs ex- perience, they have reached levels of singing we could only wish for. Members of the West High Singers prepare their voices for an upcoming concert that night.

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Thunderettes Are Positive Group The Thunderettes: Kristine Luhnow and LeeAnn Wells, Cheryl Langford and Windi Ballinger, Theresa Murphy and Heather Eubank, Rebecca Pearson and Anita Nijawan, Cindy Nelson and Michelle Welch, Liz Sakaldasis and Kristin Flikkers, Wendy Mott and Diane Castellano, Kris Binder and Tara Groff, co-captains Heidi Osterholm and Tami McLawhorn. . ,ss T ,. f K P . if . 'F it M tt ,t i t t , yttt 3 . 3'.- i Above, the Thunderettes perform during a basketball game halftime around the new Thunderbird on the gym floor. Below, Kris Binder really concentrates on her routine. Flight, Tara Groff stretches her legs during a performance. QNX' The Thunderettes worked extremely hard on routines this year. They have done many pep rallies including one with Kenney Kaminski. He had a bag over his head and was the bad guy for the Thunderettes act. He danced very well, said Brent Walker. Heidi Osterholm proved to be a good co-cap- tain. We are a positive group of girls, besides in the long run they will be more prepared for next year, said Theresa Murphy. This years Thunderettes earned a 1 in Lincoln along with the Flags for auxilaries in the band competition. Tamie McLawhorn said, lt's been a tough sea- son but we have come out on topl The Thunderettes do a lot for this school during such things as spirit week. During spirit week all of the Thunderettes must dress up for the day. This is to inspire us to victory, said Rebecca Pearson. When the year started out many of the stu- dents had their doubts about how the T-ettes were going to be compared to last year. The squad got together and made this one of the best yet. Now, I am soooo impressed with them. They have really gotten their act togeth- er, said Amy Trent. The Thunderettes put a lot of work in their routines, they deserve a lot of credit. .. -is ff QS- ' J X . st Ffsif.. X ' 4-

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West Singers, Dancers Combine For Success West Connection, kneeling, Tim Beninato, Jenny Fearing, Jo Prindle, Debbie Louis, Bryan Rice. Middle, Suzan Walsh, Heather Eubank, Joelle Broberg, Liz Sakaldasis, Leisha Hailey. Back, Greg Abbey, Hailey Foster, Berto Ramirez, Kevin Gullickson, Belinda Teter, John Camp- bell. -scg X J X Q TNQ vest -- 'Ns . f s - Xx X ii X tees During a concert, the group performs in front of a full house. John Campbell, Kevin Gullickson and Debbie Lewis sharpen up on their singing style, as Jenny Fearing gives the camera a puzzled look. The West Connection of Bellevue West High School has completed another successful year. With leadership from last year members Brian Rice, Berto Ramirez, Leisha Hailey, Heather Eubank, and Kevin Gullickson, the five gave the rest of the group an example of leadership to follow by, but what, you can't forget the veteran behind the piano, Hallie Foster, with three years experience under her stool. For those of you who may not know what West Connection is or what it's about, here's a summary of its meaning. West Connection is a group of singers and dancers combined to perform in front of the general public to give live entertainment for public enjoyment. Making appearances at Elementary schools and private function, such as the Officer's Club on base and Harris Corporation, a communications company, the group prepares the choreography and various songs they will be performing through- out the year. By starting with the introduction of the songs to them in class by their director and founder Mr. lDonl Reimer, choral director, and finishing up with outside preparation so the material may be presented to the public. . 4 -. -. .Weis -. ...N 4 . .- -We vt. . C. ,m,.-s-, v - c,.. 0 ow. Tim Beninato and Jo Prindle observe Liz Salkaldasis' shirt, while Heather Eubank tries to sneak a peek. 14