Blair High School - Tattler Yearbook (Blair, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1978 volume:

2 Through good days and bad days, Lunch lines and school plays, Pictures and stories and yearbooks, We experience the times known as high school. We strive for realization Hoping to find what we haven’t yet discovered. We see new things with new eyes, And find hidden talents that were before unknown. We’ll find these high school days passing quickly, While we laugh and work and play, But we don’t need to worry about the future. We’ll just let life lead us in all directions, And enjoy it while we can. v : 'V 3 Table of Contents Athletics 6 Activities 44 Students 68 Organizations 108 Faculty, Academics 148 Index 170 6 We see them running after hours Through the halls and working out in the gym, Dressing up for game days and wearing name tags, And sometimes limping With blisters or pulled muscles. These hard-working, sports-minded people are the athletes. And no matter what the sport, We can bet on exciting, close games And overtimes that keep us on the edge of our seats, Screaming and pulling out our hair. For in these moments All we want is a victory, And so do our athletes. Athletics Sophomore Dan Dibben and seniors Russ Jeppesen and Shane Reeh receive the standings from the North Bend In- vitational from first year coach Kevin Kelly. Blair tied for the meet championship but lost the tie breaker. Harriers Run to Finest Season Ever Blair’s cross country team put together its finest season in history this year. The team, coached by Kevin Kelly, was slowed the first few meets with injuries but jelled to capture the runner-up trophy at the North Bend Invitational. After capturing first place honors at the Cathedral In- vitational, the Bears took third in the Twin Rivers Conference. The district meet, held at Blair this year, was won by the Bears for the se- cond consecutive year. Led by sophomore Dan Dibben, Blair went undefeated in dual meets for the second con- secutive year, raising their victory string to 18 wins. 8 Dan Dibben, Blaic’s most valuable cross country runner, loosens up before one of the Bears’ duals at Dana. Dibben won all four duals and placed first in three invitationals. Cross country team: ROW 1-John Blatter, Dan Dibben and Dave Kuhl; ROW 2-Shane Reeh, Jeff Lucke, Russ Jeppesen, and Coach Kevin Kelly. Senior Jeff Lucke fights for the finish line at North Bend where he placed sixth. Shane Reeh admires Blair’s championship pla- que after the district meet. 9 Girls Capture Twin Rivers “We had a very good year in volleyball ’ stated Coach Roger Stender. “The high point of the year was winning the conference cham- pionship. The girls really wanted to win and went down there and played good volleyball.” All-conference honors went to Laurel Stricklett, Janet Jenson and Betty Salsbury. Betty was also voted the most valuable player for the year and Jackie Nielsen and Amy Gutschow tied for the most improved player award. Girls varsity volleyball: ROW 1—Juli Jorgensen, Pam Young, Bonnie Salsbury, Janet Jenson and Lori Yogt; ROW 2—Coach Kathy Conety, Pam Foley, Laurel Biffar, Betty Salsbury, Laurel Stricklett, Amy Gutscow and Coach Roger Stender. Janet Jenson, member of the Twin Rivers Conference team, easily spikes the ball over her opponent. Senior letterman Bonnie Salsbury uses a bump pass to return a serve. Varsity players Betty Salsbury, Bonnie Salsbury, Laurel Stricklett, Janet Jenson (23) and Pam Foley huddle around Coach Roger Stender during a time out. Syracuse Invitati Rivers Senior Laurel Stricklett, who led the team with 100 spikes during the year, shows her com- petitive ability against Omaha Mercy. Pam Foley shows the overhead volley while Jackie Nielsen waits in anticipation of a mis- sed ball. Senior Betty Salsbury, who was voted the most valuable player for the year, spikes the ball in a match with North Bend while Laurel Stricklett stands by. Sophomore Lori Vogt goes up for a spike during varsity action. Laurel Stricklett reaches high above the net In an attempt to block a spike. Junior varsity players Julie Jorgenson, Ann Truhlsen, Nancy Burge, Lori Vogt, Amy Gutschow and Teri Young huddle around Coach Kathy Conety for instructions. Perfect Year For JV Team Coach Kathy Conety’s junior varsity volleyball team waltzed to an unblemished 11-0 season record. Only two times during the season were the reserves forced to play a third game. This is the first undefeated team that Blair has ever had in volleyball. Much of the squad’s success was attributed to their ex- cellent serving ability, team spirit and ability to accept and adjust to change. Many of these young players moved up to higher positions on the varsity. Junior golfer Cathy Cameron attempts a long chip shot to the distant green in the hope of avoiding the wide sand traps. Freshman Janet Carlsen concentrates on sinking a long putt. Janet consistently led the team as low scorer. Girls Golf New Sport on Fall Schedule Autumn brought a new varsity sport to Blair. A girls golf team was created. Coached by Roger Thaden, the team consisted of Janet Carl- sen, Cathy Cameron, Gayle Finn and Mindy Rolland. In all the girls competed in three duals, a triangular and two tour- naments. Janet Carlsen was the tenth place medalist in the first match of the season, the Brownell- Talbot Invitational. In the state tournament at Lincoln, the team placed seven- teenth in Class B. Coach Thaden commented, “The potential is there. This year’s experience will be invaluable in the future.” Girls golf team: Coach Roger Thaden, Gayle Finn, Janet Carlsen, Mindy Rolland and Cathy Cameron. These golfers will all be returning letter winners. 14 Paul Patterson tucks the ball under his arm and scurries around the left end for yardage in a home game. Reserves End Year at 5-2 Blair's junior varsity started out like wildfire by winning their first two games, a 50-6 routing of Mo. Valley in the opener and a 42-0 waxing of Ashland. Blair was hit hard in their next outing and lost a 12-26 decision to Elkhorn. The Bears went on to post a fine 5-2 season record. They out- scored their opponents by a whop- ping margin of 154-64. Leading the reserves in rushing was junior Clint Frahm. His play was complemented by defensive standouts Craig Warden and Phil Hamke, both juniors and sophomore Tony Dunning. Clint Frahm (44), Tony Dunning (62) and Paul Patterson (20) con- verge to stop the ball carrier. Quarterback Scott Simpson keeps the ball and gains some yardage by pulling his defender along for a possible first down. 15 16 Wild Card Deals Bears Playoff Spot Qualifying for the state tourna- ment highlighted the Blair football season. The Bears got there by be- ing one of two wild card teams selected. The road to state was a rocky one. Blair ended the season with a 6-2-2 record. Ironically, the Bears played their best games in the ones they lost. These were to powerful South Sioux City and Schuyler. Victories came in important situations. The win over Nebraska City was essential for Blair to stay in the playoff race. The Pioneer game was also homecoming, which added pressure. Beating Mo. Valley in the final regular season game insured Blair of-the playoffs. Although the tie to Syracuse dimmed the Bears’ record, it clinched the northern division title of the Twin Rivers Conference. Junior running back John Jarosz led all rushers on offense and senior Dave Clifford led the passing attack. Brian Shald and Russ Campbell, both juniors, ex- celled on the defensive charts. Shane Petersen (60) waits to spring a block for punt returner Steve Booton (45). Booton brought back one punt for a touchdown this year. Coach Mike Lehl, who was chosen for the position of head coach of the north team for the 197£ Shrine Bowl, discusses strategy with quarterback Dave Clifford. Wide receiver Rod McKee maneuvers past the Wayne defender and looks upfield after the reception. John Blobaum and Joe Warren struggle against the forces of Dave Clifford and Steve Robinson and the August sun during conditioning drills. Downfield blocking allows Mark Seefus to cut upfield and make adequate yardage on the kickoff return. Jarosz Leading Rusher for Bears Junior l-back John Jarosz, the team’s leading rusher, picks during a muddy contest with Omaha Cathedral at Benson up extra yardage by ducking his head and churning his legs Field in Omaha. Varsity football team: ROW 1—Rod McKee, Steve Booton, Steve Stroyek, Terry Kelley, Shane Petersen, Mark Seefus, Joe Warren and Dave Clif- ford; ROW 2—Lynn Hall, Brad Petersen, John Flynn, Jim Foley, Scott Sheets, Mike Madsen, Paul Divis, Mike Luxa and John Blobaum; ROW 3—Craig Warden, Russ Campbell, Bill Leehy, Brian Shald, Phil Hamke, John Jarosz, Scott Simpson and Mike Bolton; ROW 4—Larry Charron, Scott Wiese, Paul Patterson, Jeff Willis, Brad Hoogner, Clint Frahm, Mark Webster, Chris Neef and Dave Dibben; ROW 5—Brad Hansen, Brent Hoogner, Mike Willis, Tony Dunning, Barry Brenton. John Doll, Bob Leonard and Bob DeMeulmeester. ROW 6—Head coach Mike Lehl, assis- tant coach Carroll Huff, assistant coach Dennis Sellon, Kevin Hall, Chris Greenfield and Jim Thompson. Not pictured: Steve Robinson. 18 VARSITY FOOTBALL Clint Frahm struggles to maintain his balance and get some extra yardage while dragging along a would-be tackier in a game played at Blair. Blair VARSITY FOOTBALL Opponent 26 Plattsmouth 6 14 Wayne 14 12 South Sioux City 14 37 Omaha Cathedral 6 19 Nebraska City 7 21 Gretna 0 0 Syracuse 0 20 Elkhorn 14 6 Missouri Valley (ovt) 0 18 CLASS B STATE PLAYOFFS Schuyler 21 Craig Warden (72) and Brian Shald (68) charge to offer what appears to be some unnecessary assistance. The offensive line awaits quarterback Dave Clifford's signals before moving off the ball. 19 Plattsmouth Holiday Tournament Blair Opponent 53 Omaha Paul VI 45 53 Plattsmouth 63 Twin Rivers Conference 46 Nebraska City 52 45 Syracuse 46 District 57 Omaha Paul VI 42 24 Arlington 74 Framed inside the rim, guard Terry Lantz attempts a reverse lay-up. Lantz, a junior, led the Bears in scoring this season. Center Brad Olson grimaces as he pulls down one of the many rebounds he accumulated. Coach Ken Rohwer gives his players instructions in the huddle formed at a time-out. VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL Blair Opponent 46 Wayne 32 66 Ashland 44 36 Waverly 52 50 Boys Town (ovt) 46 45 Elkhorn 49 54 Nebraska City 60 46 Tekamah-Herman 58 56 Arlington 71 48 Missouri Valley 61 48 Gretna 64 65 Wahoo 49 57 Platteview 52 31 Syracuse 60 50 Plattsmouth 78 65 Wisner-Pilger 70 20 Roving around the baseline, power forward Dave Clifford protects the basketball from a Boys Town defender during a Blair home victory. Quick Start, Slow Finish Season Story Starting with two quick vic- tories was the highlight of the Blair basketball season as they posted a disappointing 7-14 record. The Bears could only put together two consecutive wins one other time, this coming much later in the season. Junior guard Terry Lantz headed most of the statistics. He led in many categories including best free throw percentage and scoring average. Senior Mark Seefus doled out most assists and center Brad Olson shot the best from the field. Next year, the hopes of the team could be much higher. With five juniors seeing considerable ac- tion this year, the experience should be beneficial. Maybe with the added experience, Coach Rohwer's team can return to last year’s winning form. Mark Lippincott and a Waverly Knight appear to be locking arms while they fight for control of the ball. Ready to assist Mark is Dave Clifford. Mark Ogle dodges an Arlington defender in an attempt to score. Juniors Earn Starting Roles Soaring through the air, Mark Lippincott lays the ball in the basket for two points. i -. All eyes are fixed on John Jarosz who prepares to shoot over the helpless Syracuse defenders in the conference tournament. Mike Persson’s face expresses pain as he outreaches his Arlington opponent for the possession of the ball. 22 Varsity basketball team: assistant coach Jim VanCleave, Terry Lantz, Mike Persson, Mark Lippincott, John Jarosz, Mark Ogle, Mark Seefusnft. Bill Leehy, John Blobaum, Dave Clifford, Monte Wulf, Brad Olson, Barry Moore and coach Ken Rohwer. Guard Mark Seefus fires up a jump shot with fingertip control in hopes of a score. John Blobaum, under the supervision of the officiat, prepares himself for a shot from the corner. 19-1 Record Not Enough For State Blair’s girls varsity basketball team brought home many honors this past season but fell short in their attempt to reach the state tournament while compiling a 19-1 record. Laurel Stricklett (all- conference, all-area, all-state) led in the scoring department with a 16-point average. Sue Watts (all- conference, all-area, all-state honorable mention) followed closely with a 14-point average. “This team worked hard throughout the season and gave everything they had. They deserved to have the great season they did,” stated coach Tim Brown. Jackie Nielsen, Pam Foley and Janet Jenson are happy teammates of Laurel Stricklett who dis- plays the championship trophy from the Plattsmouth Holiday Invitational tournament. Girls varsity basketball team: ROW 1—Lisa Clanton, Pam Foley, Teri Watts, Laurel Stricklett, Laurel Biffar, Karen Walker, student manager Young. Jackie Nielsen, Sandy Campbell and Jeanie Watts; ROW Sandy Johnson and assistant coach Rob Williams. 2—Coach Tim Brown, Janet Jenson, Lori Vogt, Pat Misfeldt, Sue First year head coach Tim Brown led his team to an outstanding 19-1 record and a fourth place rating in the state. Janet Jenson attempts to shoot a jump shot while being closely guarded by an opponent from Omaha Mercy. Two defenders can’t stop Jeanie Watts from taking this shot from the corner in an away game. W-H Tabs Girls 4th; Highest Ranking Ever Jackie Nielsen keeps her eyes on the ball as she drives past an opponent in Laurel Stricklett Is fronted by an Omaha Ryan player during dis- the Plattsmouth Holiday Tournament. trict competition. 26 VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL Blair Opponent 54 Fremont 49 51 Arlington 39 53 Fremont Bergan 41 37 Omaha Paul VI 35 63 Omaha Ryan 26 44 West Point 22 51 Tekamah-Herman 30 59 Plattsmouth 35 49 Logan View 36 45 Omaha Mercy 41 54 North Bend 35 46 Gretna 28 49 Elkhorn 42 43 Wahoo 41 Laurel Biffar has a Gretna player in trouble as Blair presses to cause a turnover. Blair Plattsmouth Holiday Tourr 57 Plattsmouth 52 Syracuse yzr Lori Vogt attempts a shot while being well covered in the game against Gretna. GIRLS BASKETBALL TOU Twin Rivers Conference Plattsmouth Auburn Sue Watts edges out an Omaha Mercy player in their strive for a rebound. Blair defeated Mercy for one of their biggest wins of the year. 27 Blair team members Laurel Stricklett, Lori Vogt, Laurel Biffar, Jackie Nielsen and Janet Jenson prepare for the start of the game. Tony Dunning keeps a sharp eye on his offensive player while applying full court pressure in a game against Nebraska City. Bill Foley, one of the leading players on the reserve team, attempts a jump shot. 28 Reserves Send Three To Varsity Blair’s junior varsity lended a helping hand to the varsity more than any other team in past years. Midway through the 7-8 season three of Coach Ralph Glock’s reserve starters turned into varsity starters. Leading the reserves in scor- ing was junior John Jarosz with an 11.6 point average and 12.2 rebounds per game. Barry Moore steals the ball and heads for a lay-up in a game with Waverly. Susie Quist slips between two Omaha Mercy players and a swarm of arms as she comes away The ball slips away from Jann Warden while with a rebound. Teammate Lisa Clanton attempts to help her out. shooting a lay-up against Mercy. Carole Smith and a Tekamah-Herman opponent reach for the ball as it rolls between Carole’s legs. 12-2 Season One of Best For JV’s In the shadows of the varsity lurked one of the finest reserve teams ever at Blair. A 12-2 record was overlooked somewhat because of the great success of their varsity teammates. Blair’s only two losses this season were to Omaha Mercy and Omaha Ryan. First-year coach Rob Williams stressed fundamentals which should prove beneficial as these reserve players move up to see varsity action. 29 Ron Voss drives around Brian Shald for a shot while Jeff Lucke and John Flynn anxiously wait. Steve Robinson shows his offensive power by moving to the basket for a short jump shot. Stars Shine Despite Cloudy Attendance Beginning the season with 44 participants and ending the year with many less told a big story in in- tramural action. The declining attendance caused many games to be forfeited. Balance among the teams highlighted a close battle for first place. The standings shifted con- siderably, but when the last game was completed, Steve Robinson's team stood on top of the pack with a 5-2 record. Following closely behind Robinson’s were Jeff Lucke’s and Bart Moore’s teams with four vic- tories each. Jeff Lucke led his team by hitting at a league-leading 40.7 points a game. With both hands and eyes on the ball, John Flynn and Dan Moore fight for possession. Brian Shald watches his teammate try to block a jumper by league-leading scorer Jeff Lucke. Showing good jump shot form, Terry Kelley attempts a shot while Steve Robinson awaits the rebound. Searching for an opponent, Jim Foley prepares to pass off. Mm Brian Shald, on his way to a fourth-place finish at state, eyes the referee in an- Freshman Lowell Kobs. at 138, has a determined expres- ticipation of the whistle. sion as he looks for some quick points. Tournaments Bring About Best Efforts Despite a depressing dual record of 4-5, the Bear grapplers managed to put forth their best ef- fort where it was needed, in tourna- ment action. Coach Carroll Huff’s grapplers won the Twin Rivers Conference crown outright this year by defeating the rival title holders, Nebraska City. The Bears were forced to settle as co-champions in last years contest. Blair matmen managed to bring home the district runner-up trophy despite threats from favorite powerhouses, Boys Town and Wahoo. Dean McCormick (10-13), Mike Lasher (12-11), Scott Simp- son (28-7), Mike Jacoby (24-4), Brian Shald (22-7) and Terry Kelley (22-8) competed in the state meet for the Bears this year. Kelley and Shald placed fourth with Simpson fifth to raise Blair into the top ten at state, finishing in ninth place. State qualifier Mike Jacoby, who wrestled at 132 lbs., looks for a cradle while using his patented “Jacoby ride in action at the Wahoo Invitational. Mike Lasher, wrestling at 119 lbs., seems to have state champion Bill Hoppe of Wahoo floating on air” in this match at districts. Randy Ruzicka, at 112, has his arm raised in victory following his upset of a fifth-seeded district foe. Starting to put a hold on his opponent, Bryan Moore works for a win. 33 One of Blair's fourth-placers at state, 185-pound Terry Kelley looks for a fall using the head lever. Kelley finished his senior year with a 22-8-1 record, which included 15 pins. State Competitors Tally 118 Wins Varsity wrestling team: ROW 1—Randy Ruzicka, Mike Jacoby. Mike 2—Phil Hamke, Bart Moore, John Flynn, Terry Kelley, Brian Shald and Lasher, Dean McCormick, Lowell Kobs and Bryan Moore; ROW Scott Simpson. 34 State qualifier at 98 pounds, Dean McCormick works toward the edge of the mat to free himself from an Ashland opponent. McCormick’s mark totaled 11-13. Opponent 27 39 24 30 21 33 31 28 22 Logan View Nebraska City Oakland ional I Invitational tational i Invitational Conference Varsity grappler Bart Moore heads inside using a duck under. Moore, a senior, was tenth on the varsity scoring chart and placed fourth in conference. Top point scorer for the Bears, 126-pound Scott Simpson attempts to clear his arms on his way to a fifth in state, a 28-7 record, and 15 falls. Reserve Depth Evident in 6-2-1 Season Raising their dual record to 6- 2-1, the Blair junior varsity wrestlers showed the depth of the entire Blair squad. Strong pressure from the JV’s helped the varsity to improve greatly as the season progressed. Blair JV’s finished second to a strong Tekamah-Herman team at the Tiger Invitational this year. Blair and Tekamah dominated the meet as they were the only teams to score over 100 points. Leading team scorers for the junior varsity were Jeff Willis, Mark Watkins, Jim Thompsen, Rich Orsi, Ken Rolland, Craig Warden, Jim Breithaupt, John Foley and Barry Brenton. The top grappler for the JV’s, 167-pound Jeff Willis looks for some daylight to set up a reversal. JV Jim Breithaupt puts his opponent in danger as he shoots in deeply with an excellent fireman’s carry. Wrestling at 155, Phil Hamke strains for a switch as the official looks to signal for two. 174 West Point ,176 K C kland rBkhbrn 182 Arlington 183 Mo. Valley 183 Fremont Bergan 183 Logan View 192 Mo. Valley Oakland Invitational Blair Invitational Twin Rivers District Mark Lippincott, a third place medalist at the Oakland Invitational, drives off the first tee at the Blair golf course as his opponents look on. Concentrating on the ball, Mark Miller owns the best individual round for a Blair golfer this year with a 78. The score earned him a fifth place medal in the Blair Invite. Joe Peare keeps his head down and eyes the ball as he putts on the green. Few Golfers At BHS According to Coach Dave Carlsen, inexperience was the main problem that faced the Blair boys golf team. The ten members this year were the fewest that Coach Carlsen could remember since he began coaching at Blair. The team was anchored by Mark Miller and Mark Lippincott. Blair’s team had its highlights in two invitationals . . . fourth place honors in the fifteen-team Oakland Invitational and in their Blair tourney they scored fourth among thirteen teams. 37 Shane Petersen, most valuable trackster for the season, breaks the tape with another victory for the 2-mile relay. Middle distance man Dave Dibben peels off the sweats to run the leadoff leg of the 2-mile relay. 38 Bart Moore easily clears an opening height in district competition. Bart qualified for state with a personal best of 13 feet. Shane Reeh, Jim Foley and Russ Jeppesen grab a bite to eat between events at the boys Town Invitational. Leaping 6' 2 Steve Robinson wins the Twin Rivers conference championship in the high jump. John Blobaum finishes his leg of the 2-mile relay and hands the baton to Tony Dunning during a meet held on the Blair track. Pete, Relay Win Gold Although the track team didn’t perform as well as last year’s, they still managed a successful year. In addition to extending their dual victory string to 11 wins, the boys team rode Shane Petersen’s perfor- mance for a ninth place finish at state. Senior standout Shane Peter- sen once again excelled as he captured 23 golds throughout the year. He qualified for the state meet in the 440, 880, mile relay and 2-mile relay. In the 880, Petersen kicked for a first place finish. The night before, he anchored the first place 2-mile relay team to an 8:05.8 school record. Other members of the relay were Dave Dibben, John Blobaum and Tony Dunning. Other state qualifiers at the meet included Bart Moore in the pole vault, Dibben in the 880 and the mile relay quartet of Dibben, Dunning, Paul Patterson and Petersen. 39 Dual String Still Intact at Eleven John Blatter battles his competitors along the backstretch in the two mile at districts. John lowered the school record to 10:05.0. Paul Patterson stretches for extra inches in the long jump during the Boys Town indoor meet. Paul finished second in this event. Arlington Boys Itown invitational Narth Bend Invitational Blair Invitation a® Twin RiVers Conferen Wisner Invita jf District Boys track team: ROW 1-Bart Moore. Jeff Lucke, Russ Jeppesen, John Blatter, Dan Dibben, Tony Dunning, John Blobaum and Dave Dibben. ROW 2-Barry Moore, Brian Shald, Jim Thompson, Steve Robinson, Sonny Campbell, Paul Patterson, Fred Beck and Dave Kuhl. ROW 3-Chris Neef, Mark Watkins, Steve Grimit, Larry Charron, Scott Gordon, Barry Brenton, Dan Moore and Chris Stroyek. ROW 4-Rick Boe, Mike Beebe, Jeff Sterner, Dave McAlhaney, Tim Sully, Rich Orsi, Lowell Kobs, Scott Dahlgren, Steve Hohensee, Mike Clark and Shane Gilbert. Not Pictured are Dave Clifford, Shane Petersen, Shane Reeh, Jim Foley, John Flynn, Joe Warren and Clint Frahm. 40 Following the third leg of the race, Jann Warden hands the baton to anchor Laurel Biffar in the 2-mile relay, a new event for the girls this year. Attention centers on freshman Sandy Smith as she clears the high jump bar at the Blair Invitational. Sandy’s best for the year, 5' 2 was only 1 4 short of the school record. Four Marks Shattered by Girls Team Once again this year, the girls track team put together a fine season. Besides winning numerous duals and an invitational, the team set four school records and had 15 entries in the state meet at North Platte. Leading the squad to their excellent season was senior Laurel Biffar. Biffar set the school record in the mile (5:22.4) and tied her record in the 880 (2:22.5). She also anchored the 2-mile relay, whose time of 10:06.1 was the third best in the State of Nebraska. Other members of this state-qualifying relay were Sandy Kult, Jann Warden and Penney Jensen Bonnie Salsbury also set a school record in the shot put with a toss of 38' 63 4 as did Laurel Stricklett in the discus with a throw of 113' 1 . Other state qualifiers were the 880 relay team of Lisa Clanton, Nancy Burge, Julia Read and Bonnie Mencke and the 440 relay team, composed of the same members. Burge qualified in the hurdles, Mencke in the 100 and Clanton in the 220. In the field events, Burge qualified in the long jump, and Betty Salsbury and Jeanie Watts in the shot. 41 42 Fifteen Entrants Travel to State Laurel Stricklett shatters her own record enroute to a district-winning toss of 113' r. Running the long distance races is Penney Jensen as she competes in both the half mile and the mile run. Sophomore Nancy Burge, Blair’s top hurdler and state qualifier, runs clearly ahead of the pack at the district meet. Girls track team: ROW 1-Beth Watkins, Jann Warden, Lisa Clanton, Bonnie Mencke and Laurel Biffar. ROW 3-Lori Vogt, Bonnie Salsbury, Pat Sheila Petersen, Julie Ward and Leslie Nenow. ROW 2-Penney Jensen, Misfeldt, Laurel Stricklett, Betty Salsbury, Carole Smith and Coach Rose Jeanie Watts, Janet Jenson, Julia Read, Nancy Burge, Sherry Simpson, Ruzicka. Not pictured are Sandy Kult and Sandy Smith. Bonnie Salsbury smashes her sister’s record in the shot put as she wins district in this event. 43 44 Activities Decorating, organizing, vocalizing, Socializing, and fantasizing Are part of our days in high school. But somehow activities mean a little more to us Than just fun and games. We share unforgettable moments with our special friends And memories are our reward. There are dances, parades and rallies That pep our spirits and lead us through glory. Sometimes when we wonder If our time and hard work are appreciated, The pride that comes with knowing That the job was well done, Makes it all worth while. 45 Homecoming In September This year’s homecoming week began on September 26 with the theme of “Midway.” Monday was “Decorate the Halls day. Tuesday night, there was a sloppy joe feed and a commons rally. On Wednesday, students dressed up to depict the theme and clubs also painted the downtown windows. Thursday night after the girls’ victorious volleyball game, the traditional bonfire rally was held on one of the practice fields at the high school. Friday there was a parade and pep rally downtown. That evening, the Bears defeated the Nebraska City Pioneers. On Saturday night, after the sophomores had worked all day decorating for the dance, Pam Young and Shane Petersen were crowned queen and king. After the coronation, couples danced to the music of “Broke.” Julene Lippincott and Bonnie Mencke offer their congratulations to King Shane Petersen and Queen Pam Young shortly after the royalty were announced. 46 Varsity football players John Blobaum, Steve Robinson, Dave Clifford, Phil Hamke, Steve Stroyek and John Flynn join coaches Mike Lehl and Jim VanCleave in the cutting of the victory cake. Dave Dibben’s eyes leave his partner and find the photographer while dancing to the music. Sophomore Lisa Thompson puts the finishing touches on one of the many downtown windows painted in hope of a homecoming victory. Lori Clements and Jackie Nielsen escort a frail Nebraska City Pioneer to his fate — the annual homecoming bonfire. 47 The 1977 homecoming court: ROW 1—Cable Green, King Shane Petersen, Queen Pam Young and Lori Clements, Steve Stroyek, Bonnie Mencke, John Blobaum, Pam Bolte, Mark Seefus and Sue Watts. Mr. and Mrs. Enthusiasm (Mr. Bob Bair and Mrs. Nancy Lehl) display their trophies Junior varsity cheerleader Lisa Clanton prepares to lead a to the crowd which gathered at the downtown pep rally. cheer at the bonfire rally. 48 __ Stephanie Clark; ROW 2—Steve Booton, Kristi Gabby, Terry Kelley, Preceding the dance, the coronation was again he[d in the auditorium. Coronation, Dance Finalize Weekend Assistant superintendent Jerry Otte, activities director Mike Lehl and pep club sponsor Karen Grinberg help themselves to some snacks at the homecoming dance. 49 b-Club members Steve Booton and Steve Stroyek prepare to heave the dummy into the bonfire at the Thursday night rally. ‘Anne Frank’ Dramatized In Fall Play The Blair High Drama Depart- ment opened its curtains this fall with a dramatic production, “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Mr. Joseph Anderson directed the play. He was assisted by technical director Mr. Richard Trolson and student direc- tors Melissa Noel and Patty Sully. Based on the actual diary of a young girl, Anne Frank, the story takes place in Nazi occupied Amsterdam from July of 1942 to August of 1944. During this time the Franks, their friends the Van- Daans and Mr. Dussel lived together in a hidden apartment on the top floors of Mr. Frank’s business building. Their struggle for life in the face of impending doom was depicted in this compell- ing production. Miep (Karla Hernes), Peter (Dave Bagby), Mrs. Frank (Karla Hohensee), Mr. Frank (Jeff Jahn), Mrs. VanDaan (Kay Johnson), Mr. Dussel (Steve Booton), Mr. Kraler (Sheldon Roth) and Anne (Suzanne Hanson) look at the New Year's cake Mlep has brought them. Anne (Suzanne Hanson) shows Mr. Dussel (Steve Booton) to the tiny attic room they will share during their months of hiding from the Nazis. Director Joseph Anderson and student director Patty Sully go over some notes. Stealing food doesn’t agree with Mr. VanDaan (Scott Rasmussen). Anne (Suzanne Hanson) straightens one of the pictures she has given to Peter (Dave Bagby) to decorate his room. 51 Sir Joe (Russ Hancock), Sir Jim (Bruce Billesbach), Sir Jack (Rick (Karen Mooring) announces a contest to win the hand of Princess Hineline). Trumpeter (Doug Divis), Drummer (Kelli Ortmeier) and Rosebud. Villager (Penny Rhoades) become excited when the King’s Herald Slob, Doctor Mid-Winter Drama Fare “Sir Slob and the Princess,” this year’s children’s play, was presented for the enjoyment of the students at four elementary schools during the first week of February. Also in February “The Flying Doc- tor” was presented at the one-act play contest at Dana, where it received a “2” rating. The Moliere comedy was later presented as a part of the fine arts festival. Both plays were directed by Mr. Joseph Anderson, and Mr. Richard Trolson was in charge of the technical aspects. Suzanne Hanson was student director for the children’s play and Karla Hohensee held the same position for the one-act play. Sir Slob, Knight of the Kitchen (Rick Bagby) and his horse, Nag (Sherri Sundell and Lisa Charleston), encounter the Queen (Pam Andersen) disguised as a wicked witch in the forest. A crafty servant. Sganarelle (Steve Booton), disguises himself as a doctor to trick a foolish old miser, Gorgibus (Scott Rasmussen). Sganarelle (Steve Booton) and Valere (Rick Boe) scheme to trick Gorgibus so Valere can elope with Gorgibus' daughter, Lucile. Sabine (Mary Pille) helps her cousin, Lucile (Patty Sully), who is pretending to be ill so that she can run off and marry Valere. 53 Mrs. Dolly Levi (Kay Johnson) announces that she will not be available for her usual services. Dolly Arrives for BHS Spring Musical Climaxing several weeks of memorizing lines, setting lights, painting flats and tuning horns, “Hello, Dolly” was presented on three consecutive April evenings to enthusiastic crowds. This ever-popular musical is the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi and her efforts to catch and marry Horace Vandergelder, a half- millionaire from Yonkers, New York. Dolly succeeds in the end to the delight of everyone, including Vandergelder himself. Based on the award-winning play, “The Matchmaker” by Thorn- ton Wilder, “Hello, Dolly” was directed by Mr. Dave Carlsen, production director, and Mr. Joseph Anderson, drama director. Mr. Richard Trolson designed and directed the set construction. Choreographer for “Hello, Dolly!” was Mrs. Amy Schaefer Pliner (class of 76). Kelli Ortmeier served as student director. Horace Vandergelder (John Ragan) tells Cornelius Hackl (David Bagby) and Barnaby Tucker (Hoyt Little) that he plans to get married again. Chorus members Jay Cameron, Scott Rasmussen, Mark Otte, Rick Bagby, Jeff Jahn and Doug Divis sing ‘‘It Takes a Woman” during a scene in Vandergelder's feed store. Mrs. Irene Molloy (Suzanne Hanson) is sur- prised by the chocolate covered peanuts that Horace (John Ragan) gives her. On her way to the railroad station, Dolly (Kay Johnson) rides on a cart pushed by Am- brose Kemper (Steve Booton). 55 V«fcl Dolly Levi Meddles To Audience’s Delight Horace Vandergelder (John Ragan) tells Ernestina Money (Linda Lemon), the heiress that Dolly fixed him up with, to stay put while he gives the bandleader some money. The Harmonia Gardens’ head waiter, Rudolph (Scott Rasmussen), watches as a chicken is passed in midair from one cook (Doug Divis) to the other (John Tyson). Mrs. Dolly Levi (Kay Johnson) descends the stairs at the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant. Cornelius Hackl (David Bagby), who is supposed to be in Yonkers, is caught dancing in New York with Irene Molloy (Suzanne Hanson) by his employer, Horace Vandergelder (John Ragan). Dolly (Kay Johnson) eats calmly while a horrified Vandergelder (John Ragan) discovers that the wallet which the waiter has returned to him isn’t his at all, but instead contains only $1.35 and a button. 57 Hopelessly lost in the late night hours of frenzied decorating, Tammy Bonney boards a step ladder to hang a few trimmings. Paul Patterson and Cathy Cameron take a break from dancing to disco music, in order to sample some refreshments. Jeff Jahn, Melissa Noel, Kay Johnson, and Hoyt Little, take advantage of the services of a professional photographer for a group shot. 58 Winners of the dance contest at prom, Jodi Potter and Russ Campbell, execute one of the more difficult steps in their routine. John Blobaum and Sheila Petersen pause on the way to their turn in the dance contest to watch disco jockey Billy Chase. Juniors Break Tradition, Create Fever Taking a break from the dance floor, Kevin Christoffersen, Mary Rounds, Jay Neef, Monte Wulf, John Flynn and Mike Madsen sit in on a game of poker in the commons. In planning and executing prom this year, juniors departed from tradition. The theme, “Saturday Night Fever,” came from a popular disco movie with the same name. Many prom-goers enjoyed the change from a band to disco. Music was provided by disc jockey Billy Chase. A dance contest was held which proved to be the highlight of the evening. Seven couples danced in the competition from which Jodi Potter and Russ Campbell emerged the champions. Their “touch” dance to the Bee Gee’ hit single, “More Than a Woman,” earned them trophies and twenty dollars. Denise Christensen and Bruce Bohrer were awarded second place and five dollars. 59 Al Nelson is the first recipient of the Louis Armstrong jazz Joan Steenbock, named this year’s winner of the newspaper byline award, works on award. strips of copy for BEAR TRACKS. Many Rewarded at Honors Convocation Mike Smith receives the Craig Kuhr award, presented annually to the outstanding freshman, from Gaylen Sandvold. Mark Cloyed and Dave Bagby, co-winners of the outstanding science student award, await the results of one of their experiments in physics class. 60 Dave Bagby, winner of the Edith M. Wise award for the Music Department’s outstanding senior, gives a signal to the marching band at the State Fair. Winners of the vocational awards are: Dave Magill (distributive education), Lois Shaw (health occupations), Lori Johnson (home economics) and Russell Jeppesen (agri-business). Jeff Jahn is the winner of the drama club’s best technician award. Outstanding music student John Ragan sings a hymn at baccalaureate. 61 Athletic award winners are: ROW 1-Nancy Burge (most valuable in tr pk), Russ Campbell (most improved in football), Dan Dibben (cross country award), Terry Lantz (most valuable in basketball, best free throw percentage), Clint Frahm (most improved in football) and Amy Gutschow (most improved in volleyball). ROW 2-Shane Petersen (most valuable in track, co-captain in football and best offensive lineman), John Blobaum (co-captain in football), John Jarosz (most valuable in football), Mike Persson (most improved in basketball) and Craig Warden (most improved in football). Not pictured are Brian Shald (Steve Lasher award, best defensive player in football), Betty Salsbury (most valuable in volleyball) and Susie Watts (most valuable in basketball). mmM Stephanie Shaw is this year’s recipient of the Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation Award, which honors outstanding sophomores. John Blobaum, voted this year’s outstanding student journalist, works on yearbook copy for the ’78 TATTLER. «3 Melissa Noel won two awards—the John Sousa award and the best Thespian award Pam Paulsen, chosen the outstanding senior orchestra member, plays the flute at the spring concert. Kay Johnson Best Actress Playing the role of Dolly Levi in the musical earned Kay Johnson the best actress award. Jeff Lucke and Jacque Petersen were named winners of the A.E. Rembold distinguished service band award,which is a new award. 63 A member of the state champion 2-mile relay team, three sport letterman John Blobaum is this year’s recipient of the Rufus Olson Memorial Award. Laurel Stricklett, letterwinner in volleyball, track and basketball, is this year’s outstanding girl athlete. 64 Shane Petersen, voted the honor athlete by fellow B-Club members, flashes a smile following his first place finish in the state meet's 880-yard run. Metzgar Guest Speaker at Baccalaureate Mixed octet members, Suzanne Hanson, Sherry Kelley, Dave Bagby, Dan Moore, Hoyt Little, John Ragan, Karen Flynn and Kay Johnson sing Every Valley. The Reverend James Metzgar of Blair’s First Baptist Church was the guest speaker at baccalaureate services, held Sunday, May 14, in the auditorium. The service was sponsored by the Blair Ministerial Association. “Every Valley” was sung by the mixed octet accompanied by Susan Matthies. Karen Flynn was the pianist for the service. Graduates participating in the baccalaureate service were Sherry Kelley, Steve Booton, Mark Seefus and Shane Petersen. Senior class treasurer Mark Seefus reads the scriptures during the baccalaureate service. Dave Bagby holds the music for Karen Flynn as she accompanies the audience on the first hymn. As valedictorian, John Blobaum delivers his challenge address to the class of 78. Graduates, their friends and families listen as salutatorian David Bagby thanks the people of Blair for supporting the graduates throughout their school years. Mother Nature Again I Junior attendant Jeff Cloyed presents a rose to Pam Christensen after she has received her diploma. Marcy Thompson receives her diploma and congratulations from school board president Harald Schjodt. After the conclusion of the commencement exercises. Mark Seefus returns his robe to the office. Thwarts Plans for Starlight Graduation Student council vice-president Steve Booton and president Pam Young present Karla Hernes with an award for being in the top 10% of the graduating class. On May 18, 176 graduates parted farewell with Blair High School. The graduation ceremony was held in the gymnasium, as the threat of rain cancelled the original outside proposal. Karla Hohensee opened with the invocation and Mark Cloyed followed her with the welcome. Next came Dave Bagby with his thank- you and John Blobaum with his challenge address. Both of these students were presented awards for being the top two in their class. Ron Voss offered the benediction to end the ceremony. An excessive number of scholarships were given as the Class of ’78. received more than any previous class. Thirty-five scholar- ships were given in all. 67 Students Bright and early, but sometimes not so bright, The students come tumbling in, one by one, To start the school day. For some, seven o’clock comes around With band practice or voice lessons. But others Gan sleep another hour And just barely make the first period bell. By third period it’s getting hard to concentrate Because stomachs are growling. So it’s off to lunch and time for another nap. At the end of the day, everyone is rested And ready for extracurricular activities. It’s hard to say whether the homework will get done, Because there’s no time for work when you’re a student. Many Graduates Make Early Departure graduating tms year were 180 seniors, including 32 who graduated at semester. Three seniors, David Bagby, Karla Hohensee and Mark Nenow, received four-year Regents Scholarships to UNL. Eight girls took part in the Blair junior miss pageant; Karen Flynn went on to place as first runner-up in the state pageant. In music, John Ragan, David Bagby and Karen Flynn par- ticipated in all-state choir, while Jeff Lucke, Jacque Petersen, Melissa Noel and Karen Dean represented Blair in all-state band. Sherry Kelley, John Ragan and David Bagby were selected for honor choir, and Melissa Noel and Karen Dean for honor band. Senior class officers for the 1977-78 school year are Steve Booton (president), Sherry Kelley (secretary), Shane Petersen (vice-president) and Mark Seefus (treasurer). Linda Andersen David Bagby Laura Barnes Patricia Bazemore Fred Beck Kolleen Beebe Debbie Bennett Laurel Biffar John Blobaum Bruce Bohrer Kimberley Boiler Pamela Bolte Christopher Bolton Steve Booton Brandy Boquet 70 ♦-• i Barbara Brumback Michelle Campbell Sonny Campbell Suzanne Campbell Lynette Carson Pamela Christensen Susan Christensen Lori Clements David Clifford Mark Cloyed Gina Costanzo $ m Herb Jones dons a Santa suit, a snowy beard, and a “ho ho ho as he distributes gifts to the children attending the student council’s Christmas party. 71 Seniors Lead Drill Team to State Fair Merri Crom Jerry Daniels Karen Dean Kenneth Deckard Jonette DeLuca Bridget DeMeulmeester Paul Divis Caryn Eddy James Erwin Sheila Feller Michael Fitch Karen Flynn James Foley Trace Frahm Kristi Gabby Leah Gakle Eric George Arnette Goepfert James Hancock Timothy Hansen Lisa Hanson Timothy Harris Karla Hemes Penny Hineline Karla Hohensee 72 Marvin Hovendick Mary Hovendick Barbara Hunsche David Hunt Lisa Hunt Jeffery Jahn Cindy Jenkins Kelly Jensen Robin A. Jensen 73 74 Watermelon Signals Final Summer Robin C. Jensen Russel Jeppesen Kay Johnson Lori Johnson Sandra Johnson Debra Jones Herbert Jones Yuka Kawamura Sharon Kelley Kelli Kephart Brenda Kermoade Forrest Kramer Amy Lauritsen Football Drills for 18 Seniors Ricky Lee Mark Lippincott Hoyt Little Jeffery Luby Jeffrey Lucke Michael Luxa Robert McCloud Paula McGee Rodney McKee Calvin McWilliams Mark Madsen Michael Madsen David Magill Joe Warren and Dave Clifford cool off with some watermelon following a hot August afternoon workout. 75 Rose Mann Dennis Mathiesen Pamela Mathiesen Marilyn Mayo Lizbeth Megrue Bonnie Mencke Melody Michael Elizabeth Miller Mark Miller Valerie Minor Craig Montanye Ward Morris Steve Murie Keith Nelson Mark Nenow Lori Neve Bien Nguyen Mary Nielsen Melissa Noel Karen Northwall Steven Ogle Julie Olsen Bradley Olson Susan Paine Pamela Paulsen Joseph Peare Jimmy Pearson Jolie Peters Bradley Petersen Jacque Petersen 76 King Shane Petersen and Queen Pam Young, chosen from a field of 12 nominees, reign over the 1977 homecoming festivities. Shane, Pam Reign Over Homecoming Shane Petersen Rita Plugge Patricia Plummer John Ragan Rhonda Rasmussen Scott Rasmussen Kathleen Ray Shane Reeh Stephen Robinson Sheldon Roth Mary Rounds Randal Ruzicka Betty Salsbury Bonnie Salsbury Scott Schaefer Ricky Scott 77 Mark Seefus Lois Shaw Scott Sheets Susan Sprick ACT, SAT, GATB Attack Seniors Shelly Springer Denise Steenbock Laurel Stricklett Steven Stroyek Mary Sully Robert Sundell Ty Sutherland Denise Taylor Diane Taylor Kimberly Taylor Connie Thielen Marcia Thompson Pamela Thompson Brenda Tichota Steven Tierney Kenny Uehling Delores VanBeek Valerie Vaughn Carolyn Vieux Penny Vogt 78 John Voss Paul Warren Gordon Warrick Phillip Warrick Susan Watts Kimberly Wehrli Pamela Jane Young Randy Ruzicka struggles against time as he tests his hand and finger coordination with the GATB test. This optional test is administered annually to seniors. Pamela Jean Young NOT PICTURED: Rodney Block Stephen Brinson Steven Carson Kevin Christofferson Brenda Coon Cathy Cushman John Flynn Terrence Kelley Patricia Kelly Bart Moore Jay Neef Teresa Paulson Jeffrey Timm Stephen Walker Financing Prom Juniors’ Top Priority Composed of 186 students, the junior class worked hard to raise money for prom this year. Two bake sales, a Christmas dance, and candy and memo board sales brought in more money than had been raised in previous years. Once again, the spirit trophy was won by the class of 79. Linda Lemon was awarded a medal at a speech contest in Wayne. Patty Sully, Suzanne Hanson and Kelli Ortmeier were student directors for this years’ plays. Scott Simpson and Brian Shald were state wrestling medalists. John Jarosz was named football’s most valuable player. Terry Lantz received the same honor in basket- ball. Junior class officers for the 1977-78 school year are John Jarosz (vice-president), Becky Tietz (secretary), Carole Smith (treasurer) and Nancy Adams (president). Barbara Adams Nancy Adams Elizabeth Allen Julie Andersen Lisa Andreasen Michael Ball Robert Baxter Sheryl Bazer DeAnn Beig Anthony Bender Bruce Biiiesbach Rick Boe Larry Boiler James Bolton Tammy Bonney 80 Bambi Boquet Liza Brandes Kenneth Breithaupt Gary Bruns Tami Bucy Kathi Burdess Scott Camenzind Catherine Cameron Pennie Campbell Russell Campbell Denise Christensen Russell Christensen Kent Christoffersen Thomas Christoffersen Jeffrey Cloyed Debra Combs James Cordle Sharmain Coulter Diane Dean Wayne Deckard Pamela DeMeulmeester Theresa DesRosiers Marla Dudley Catherine Eddy Julie Foley A 81 Junior Musicians March, Kimberly Frederick Debra Fuhrer Duane Gilliland Thomas Gilliland Pamela Foley William Foley Clint Frahm Kevin Frahm Junior band member John Jarosz awaits the step-off of the parade in the Nebraska City Applejack Festival. The band placed third in Class 1 competition. 82 Compete Across Midwest Ronald Gourley Ralph Grimit Karen Gustin Amy Gutschow Michael Halstead Phillip Hamke Brenda Hansen Suzanne Hanson Willard Hazen Shelley Heinssen Patricia Hineline Theresa Hines Michael Hodson Cheryl Homes Brad Hoogner Karen Hunt Celeste Hutton Michael Jacoby John Jarosz Nadine Jensen Penney Jensen Janet Jenson Jerald Johnson Kenneth Jones Juli Jorgensen 83 Brent Klanderud Jeffrey Kloster Kenneth Knapp Michelle Kuhr Sandra Kult Donna Lang Terry Lantz Michael Lasher William Leehy Kimberly Lemen Linda Lemon Flo Lesline Julene Lippincott Joey Luby Lisa Lyons James McDermott Kristine McKay Lauren McMullen Douglas Magill Susan Matthies 84 Rains Fail To Dampen Juniors’ Spirits Roger Matzen Robyn Meedel William Melotz Cynthia Miller Joseph Miller Kerrie Miller Rochelle Miller Shelly Miller Charlene Mohr Barry Moore SB Daniel Moore Kimberly Moore Jackie Nielsen Overcoming the downpour, Debbie Combs and Jill Rasmussen wave to the fans. 85 Varsity Hit Hard by Graduation, Tera Nohrenberg Gerald Nordstrom Mark Ogle Jerri Olsen Kelli Ortmeier Karen Patterson Paul Patterson Keith Penix Michael Persson Teresa Petersen Mary Pille Thomas Prochaska Kay Puffer John Quick Jill Rasmussen Denise Rathjen Julia Read Sandra Reyzlik Kenneth Rolland During one of the grueling pre-school basketball practices, 86 Juniors Come to Team’s Rescue Monte Wulf practices his passing fundamentals. Vincent Roth Stephen Sanderson Elizabeth Satterfield Steven Saunders Todd Sesemann Brian Shald Larry Sheets James Simpson Carole Smith Tim Smith Vicki Sonderup Mitchell Sorensen Zane Staton Joan Steenbock Beverly Stevens Steven Stodola Kent Stolz Carolyn Stork Shari Stork 87 Bruce Stratman Patricia Sully Sheri Svendgaard Fine Arts Mold Juniors’ Talents Sherri Svoboda John Thompson Steven Thompson Sarah Thone Rebecca Tietz Steven Timm Lisa Tripp Rita Truhlsen Leah Uehling David VanSant Craig Warden Jeanie Watts Mark Webster Paul Weckmuller Vicki White 88 Richard Wiese Norma Wilbur Mary Wilcox Jeffrey Willis Roger Wrich Crystal Wulf Monte Wulf NOT PICTURED: Susan Callahan Cynthia Coon Michael Haye David Kuhl Michael Moore Shawn Reeh Roxanne Robinson Kevin Sesemann Brian Shald trims a pot he has made on the wheel in ceramics. 89 Sophomores Get Jump on Prom Funds The sophomore class got a head start on raising money for prom next year by holding a cake sale. This year’s class sponsor, Mrs. Edith Solomon, was in charge of making sure everyone got their baked goods to the Bear In- vitational wrestling meet. Sophomore Dan Dibben, cross country’s most valuable harrier, led the team in all duals. He also won first place in conference and in districts. Lori Vogt started in both varsity volleyball and basket- ball. Rick Bagby and Kirsten Lady held title roles in the children’s play, “Sir Slob and the Princess.” Jay Cameron also had a major part in the production. Sophomore class officers for the 1977-78 school year are Penny Rhoades (president), Susie Quist (vice-president), Jann Warden (secretary) and Teri Young (treasurer). Dawn Albertson Theresa Allen Scott Anderson Russell Andreasen Candance Austin Richard Bagby Richard Baker David Barnum Teri Bedke Debra Bensen John Blatter Robin Block Sherry Bowden Deborah Breithaupt Barrett Brenton 90 Nancy Burge Jay Cameron J. C. Campbell Sandra Campbell Sally Cash Teresa Champ Jeffrey Chapman Lisa Charleston Larry Charron Antoinette Chenaille Lisa Clanton Sheri Clements Darin Clifford Kathy Combs Lorie Costanzo Jerry Davis Robert DeMeulmeester Ricky Detjens Daniel Dibben David Dibben Douglas Divis Abby Docken John Doll Anthony Dunning Timothy Emmerich 91 Stage Offers Talent Outlet for Sophs Gayle Finn John Foley Sherry Foley Monte Gackle Tammy Gammel Scott Gordon Chris Greenfield Kevin Hall Russell Hancock Bradley Hansen Bruce Hansen Douglas Hansen Nancy Hazard Deborah Heinssen Thomas Hendersen James Herder Richard Hineline Lisa Hovendick Mary Jo Hovendick Jeffrey Jenkins Philip Jensen Kevin Jones Tara Kloster James KoKoruz Richard Kuhr 92 Kirsten Lady Steven Lange Kevin Lawson Robert Leonard Michael Livermore Patrick Long Iona Luce Connie Lucke Lori McAllister Dennis McCormick Kathleen McWilliams Mary MacDonald 93 Cara Madsen Douglas Madsen Jeffrey Madsen Patrick Mallette Dick Matson Bradley Matzen Karen Matzen Christi Mead Jeffrey Mencke Scott Soderberg grimaces as he stretches his leg over the hurdle during the first meet of the year. The dual, with Oakland-Craig. was run on the snow-cleared track at Blair. Sophomores Join Varsity Cinder Men Toni Michael Camela Miller Jeffrey Miller Tracy Minor Thomas Moen Rhonda Moore Kimberly Morford Hugh Morris Bruce Napier Diane Nelson Leslie Nenow Daniel Nielsen Mark Otte John Patterson Robert Pearson Mark Petersen Sheila Petersen Joseph Peterson Susan Quist Kathleen Ragan Kent Rasmussen Robin Rasmussen Gary Ray Cynthia Reisen Penny Rhoades 95 Kevin Robinson Jill Rogert Mindy Rolland James Satterfield Pamela Seevers Stephanie Shaw Scott Shuster Sherry Simpson Shirley Smith Scott Soderberg David Staley Merri Stodola Sherrie Stone Scott Stork Nancy Stratbucker Sheryl Sundell Roger Sutherland Kristin Thielen James Thompson Lisa Thompson Margaret Thompson Ann Truhlsen John Tyson Kenneth Vieux Lori Vogt 96 Sophs Lend Spirit for Homecoming Jann Warden Luann West Jodene Wiblishouser Scott Wiese Shawn Wiese Michael Willis Sharon Wolsmann Teresa Young NOT PICTURED: Richard Dudley Douglas Hansen Joan Hansen Brent Hoogner Russell Hovanec Christopher Neef Debbie Phillips Cheryl Zadow Lisa Hovendick reveals some homecoming spirit during the bonfire rally. 97 Variety of Activities Open to Freshmen Freshman class president George Martin summed up his first year of high school as having “a lot of pleasant surprises as far as activities.” Frosh class members were the “hunted” and seniors the “hunters” on the annual Freshman Initiation day. A variety of game—rabbits, dogs, birds, deer—almost every species imaginable, was stalked by the seniors. Sandy Smith jumped 5' 2 in the Blair Invitational capturing first place in the high jump and nearly breaking the school record of 5'2i 4 set by Andra Deklavs in 1974. Mike Smith received the Craig Kuhr Memorial Award for the outstanding Freshman class officers for the 1977-78 school year are Brad Wrich (treasurer), George Martin freshman. (president), Karen Mooring (secretary) and Lowell Kobs (vice-president). Pamela Andersen Timothy Andersen Michael Beebe Carrie Bennett Mark Bensen Terry Bethke Michael Bloemer Nancy Bohrer Connie Bolte Gerald Bonney Barrie Boquet Douglas Borgelt James Breithaupt Eric Brown Cara Budd 98 Nancy Burdess Julie Burmeister David Camenzind Shirleane Campbell Janet Carlsen Angela Carter Ramon Chambers Paula Chapman Christine Christensen Rodney Christensen John Christoffersen Michael Clark Scott Dahlgren Kimberly Ann Davis Kimberly Anna Davis Scott Derry Louis DesRosiers Kimberly Detjens Herbert Dobler Judith Docken Lance Dyas John Eddy Tyrol Ehlers Kristen Ellsworth Lisa Erwin 99 Freshman Competition Shane Gilbert Curtis Gilliland Marsha Gilliland Pam Gilliland Andrea Feller Ellen Foley Mark Frederick Stephen George Steve Hohensee and Rob Warren wait for a rebound to come down. 100 Prepares Athletes for Varsity Action Carrie Greenfield Joseph Greenwood Steve Grimit Lisa Halligan Kelvin Ham Joseph Hamke Wendy Hansen Sheila Heinssen Peggy Henderson Kevin Hemes Steven Hohensee Phillip Horn Denise Hughes Mark Hughes Bryce Hunt Daniel Hunt Jeffrey Isom Talon Isom Richard Jahnel Joann Jensen Sherri Johnsen Julie Johnson Sonja Johnson Timothy Johnson Janice Jones 101 Frosh Gain Valuable Experience Jodi Jorgensen Darla King Lowell Kobs Paul Kult Denise Lang Lisa Lantz Lori Lantz Patricia Leehy Pamela Lippincott Jill Luby Wayne Luce Timmy Lyons David McAlhaney Victor McIntosh Kimberly McKay Annette MacDonald Elizabeth Mackie Scott Marhenke George Martin 102 By Competing in Varsity Meets Julie Masters Darrell Matson Jon Mayo Sondra Melotz Christie Miller David Miller Kathryn Miller Todd Miller Patricia Misfeldt Tamara Moen Bryan Moore Kelvin Moore Karen Mooring Donald Morgan JoAnn Munch Jacueline Mundorf William Neff Andrew Nelson Brett Nelson 103 Karla Nelson Timothy Nenow Michael Newman Lisa Nielsen Angela Niermann Cindy Norbeck Tracy Nordstrom Jolene Novak Thomas Olsen Richard Orsi Kristi Ortmeier Pamela Osburn Judy Patterson Michael Paulsen Jill Pederson Russell Penke Mark Persson Kenneth Petersen Christine Peterson Kevin Peterson Neil Pille Tracy Powell Ann Rasmussen Rick Rasmussen Sandra Reeh 104 Senior Hunters Find Freshmen Game Peggy Rose Roxanne Ruzicka Elizabeth Schwartz Kurt Shanahan David Sheets Kathleen Showers Mark Shreve Jed Smith Michael Smith Sandra Smith Susan Smith Kimberly Snyder Crystal Sorensen 105 Cooking Palatable Unit for Freshmen Jeffrey Sterner Richard Stratman Christopher Stroyek Timothy Sully Christopher Sum Kristi Svendgaard Brian Thompson Sharon Thompson James Tierney Lisa Topf David Tranmer Jeri Triplett Tamara Tuggle Norma VanBeek Alan Vance Debra VanSant Vichelle Vaughn Leonard Veeder Leland Vogt Michael Vogt Karen Walker Mark Walker Julie Ward Sheila Ward Kay Warren 106 Cooking is one of the tastier units taught in home economics to Roxanne Ruzicka and other freshmen. Robert Warren Elizabeth Watkins John Watkins Theresa Weinfurtner Shari White Tena Wiese Bradley Wrich Julie Wrich Kenneth Wright Steven Young NOT PICTURED: Edward Adams Kenneth Baker Patricia Bazer Michael Boyse Kevin Kelly Patricia Misfeldt I tmm Organizations It’s after hours, But we’re still in school doing our thing. There are drama people on the stage, Band people on the field, Cheerleaders in the hall and athletes in the gym. Everyone is somewhere, Sometimes not knowing why or when, And there’s reading and writing, And laughing and fighting echoing through the halls. New news and new views And pictures to be taken Will eventually end up in the paper or TATTLER, Reminding us of our hectic lives, And the way we chose tt lead them. 109 Jeff Lucke marches down the streets of Ames, Iowa during the Veisha prade. Penny Rhoades, Larry Boiler and Kelli Ortmeier perform drum cadences at the State Fair parade. 110 Barry Brenton. John Ragan and Jerry Davis present their famous Tea for Two for Tubas at the spring concert. The trio also performed at football and basketball halftimes Connie Lucke. Gayle Finn and Jay Cameron try to squeeze in a little practice time Juli Jorgensen, showing her disgust, waits around for the in the vocal music room. concert at Merle Hay shopping center to begin. Band Year Includes Parades, Carnivals Jerry Kinney directs the concert band during a performance at the Merle Hay shopping center in Des Moines. The band also presented concerts at Valley West shopping center and Worlds of Fun during the spring trip. Beginning the year with perfor- mances at the State Fair and ending with Blair’s Gateway to the West parade, Blair's band experienced a full year. Marching band was kept busy throughout the fall. Besides the halftime performances at football games the band captured third place at the Applejack Festival at Nebraska City and first place at the Wayne State band day. They climaxed their fall season by presenting a precision halftime routine at the Wisner-Pilger Invita- tional marching band contest, receiving a superior rating. It was the first time in many years the band participated in this type of competi- tion. Concert band also maintained a busy year. It presented fall, winter and summer concerts, plus con- certs in Merle Hay and Valley West shopping centers in Des Moines and Worlds of Fun on the spring trip. Highlight of the year came on the spring trip when they captured the outstanding band award in Iowa State University’s VEISHA parade at Ames. Iowa. 111 Rick Bagby, dressed as the forest bunny, dances to the music provided by the band at the Fine Arts Festival. Leading the marching band through the streets on a fall day, pom pon Petersen entertain the crowd with a well-rehearsed routine, members Mary Pille, Lori Clements, Liz Miller, Patty Sully and Jacque 112 N Gum Contest Nets Musicians Carefree Cash FI TIMIIIC During a Labor Day afternoon performance at the State Fair, the drill team marches to the band’s accompaniment. Band president Karen Flynn practices the saxophone before the spring concert which was held in the gym. Blair band members celebrate the success they had in the Care Free gum contest in which they placed second. Patty Sully warms up with her clarinet as she tries to tune in with the strobo-tuner. Melissa Noel and Suzanne Hanson wait their turn to practice. 114 Trombonist Kent Stolz puts his instrument away following the Fine Arts Festival. Lori Clements warms up her flute prior to the concert at Merle Hay shopping center in Des Moines. Jerry Kinney directs the orchestra group during the first portion of the spring concert held in the gymnasium. Orchestra Grows In Second Year While walking in before the concert, Barry Brenton struggles with his string bass. Bruce Billesbach stands like a statue with the exceptions of his mallets that gently tap the timpani. 115 Barbershop quartet members Jeff Lucke, Dave Bagby, John Ragan and Jay Cameron keep in tune as they perform at the winter concert. This quartet gained a superior at districts. Choir Scores Twelve Ones At District A highlight of the year for varsity choir came in the district contest held at Plattsmouth. The choir’s twelve entries all received superior ratings for the second consecutive year. Swing choir was a very active group during the year, performing in Sioux City, at the Crowell and Good Shepherd homes and at the band fund-raising dance at the fireball. Performances given by the entire choir were at the fall, Christmas and spring concerts. They also joined with the concert band for Blair’s second annual Fine Arts concert. Director Dave Carlsen, resign- ing from his position at Blair, was honored at the final vocal concert with a song tribute by the choir and a bouquet of flowers from his students. Dave Carlsen directs the varsity choir members as they sing at the Fine Arts Festival. The festival was held in the Blair gymnasium. 116 Karla Hohensee and Christi Mead exchange their feelings and memories after the last choir concert of the year. Susie Matthies is one of the accompanists for varsity choir. She also accompanies swing choir. Sherry Kelley and Craig Montanye apply paint to varsity choir’s homecoming window Karen Flynn, Julia Read, Jacque Petersen and Janet while John Ragan “lends support.” The window tied for first place. Jenson form one of the girls barbershop quartets. 117 Jeff Lucke and Karen Flynn pause prior to appearing in one of swing choir’s many performances. Members of varsity choir listen as Mary Lou Hovendick sings Swing choir members John Jarosz, Karen Gustin, Mark Otte, Suzanne Hanson, Desperado” during the spring vocal music concert. David Bagby and Jacque Petersen perform for residents at Crowell Home. 118 Rita Truhlsen sorts through an array of posters which MCC sold for a fund-raising project. Dan Hunt, Rita Truhlsen, Vicki White and Mrs. Eloise Mommsen prepare to begin the bike-a-thon from Blair to Ft. Calhoun. MCC Charitably Aids Blair Community Sally Kastanek of the Blair Clinic and Lisa Thompson attempt some mechanical adjustments when trouble temporarily halts this bicycler during MCC’s spring bike-a-thon. Most of the functions spon- sored by Medical Careers Club were charitable in nature. At Halloween members went door-to-door in Blair trick or treating to raise money for UNICEF. To help celebrate the spirit of Christmas, MCC members gathered boxes of canned goods and donat- ed them and ten dollars to the Blair Ministerial Association’s pantry. The food, in turn, was distributed to various needy families in the community. MCC also purchased toys which were given to the Zeigler’s toy factory for distribution at the VFW club during Christmas. In April, members climaxed the year with a charitable bike-a-thon. Money pledged to the participants was donated to the March of Dimes. The bike-a-thon went from Blair to Ft. Calhoun. At the end of the route bikers enjoyed lunch at Ft. Calhoun. 119 FT A Students Tutor Elementary Pupils Future Teachers of America followed last year’s revitalized club with another successful year. The purpose of the organization, ac- cording to advisor Denny Clanton, is to help prepare students for careers in education. Assisting grade school teachers was a major activity of FTA. Most of the members par- ticipated in this activity, tutoring elementary students at North, South and West grade schools. Although every attempt was made to cooperate with students’ schedules, most members devoted hours from their regularly scheduled study halls. “Was it something I said? This Child catches a noticeable scowl from Pam Paulsen while the other child looks on in disbelief. 120 FTA member Lisa Clanton demonstrates the use of the abacus for the grade school children at North school. Sophomore Lisa Hovendick assists this girl at the blackboard as she merrily practices writing her name. Donna Lang joins this youngster in laughing at a humorous object. Jeanie Watts helps these students with the caring of baby chicks as the mother helplessly looks on. 121 Pep Club Out of Red, Buys Uniforms Financially, 1977-78 was a good year for pep club. The club, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Jean Hundtoft, Mrs. Karen Grinberg and Miss Roxanne Hansler, emerged from debt. Because of this improved condition, members were allowed, for the first time in six years, to vote for new uniforms for next year. Despite declining enrollment, pep club remained active. Pep club president Kay Johnson commented on the situation, Considering other organizations and non-school activities, pep club’s major goal- school spirit—has been harder to achieve.” Co-sponsor Miss Hansler continued, The change in times and attitudes of the students contributes to this and the declining enrollment. Pep club still plays an important part in school loyalty by setting an example for the rest of the student body.” Wrestling cheerleaders Sandy Kult, Sheila Petersen, Lisa Hovendick and Teri Young manage to enjoy themselves in spite of the rain at the Plattsmouth football game. 123 This year’s varsity cheerleaders are Pam Foley, Tami Bucy, Nancy Adams. Janet Jenson, Julene Lippincott and Pam Bolte. This year’s wrestling cheerleaders are (back row, left to right) Sandy Kult, Sheila Petersen, Teri Young, (front row) Carolyn Stork and Lisa Hovendick. Girls sports cheerleaders for 1977-78 are Kirsten Lady, Iona Luce, Rochelle Miller, Bambi Boquet and Sherry Kelley. I his year's reserve cheerleaders are (left to right) Lisa Clanton. Teri Bedke, Sandy Campbell, Robin Rasmussen and Penny Rhoades. 124 Varsity cheerleader Julene Lippincott leads the student body in a cheer at a Pep club members Debbie Fuhrer and Debbie Combs gather up varsity basketball pep rally. pom pons and balloons following a home football game. Promoting School Spirit Goal of Pep Club Pep club members Carolyn Stork and Pam Bolte talk with sponsor Miss Roxanne Hansler about their letter points. 125 Emcee Jeff Jahn interviews Unstable (Hoyt Little), a representative of the state of total confusion. The interview was a part of the Title IX beauty pageant. With a little gray, Sherry Kelley transforms John Ragan into Horace Vandergelder for “Hello Dolly. SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER It's showtime at the Guthrie Theater as many of the drama students arrive to see “She Stoops To Conquer, a comedy By Oliver Goldsmith t 126 Pam Andersen, Steve Booton, Kay Warren, Kathy Showers and George Martin rehearse for the annual untalent night. Fund Raising Activities Fill Drama Year Most of drama club’s activities this year were fund raising projects. Their many money makers included paper drives, a barn dance, untalent night and a bake sale. The club’s goal was Minneapolis, Minnesota. On January 5, 22 Thespians and senior drama club members and five sponsors left for Min- neapolis. They attended two plays at the Guthrie Theater and one at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. Other drama club activities included painting a window which tied for first place in the homecom- ing window painting contest, a picnic and a stage clean-up day. Steve Hancock, John Tyson and Penny Hineline wait backstage for the curtain to open on Hello Dolly. 127 In the midst of a foggy morning powder-puff workout, Ann Rasmussen hands off to Sherri Johnson as Karen Walker, Sandy Campbell and Jann Warden pull to block. Tricky plays like this kept the sophomore- freshman team within a few points of winning. DECA Membership Strong, Club Active DECA, Distributive Education Club of America, was one of the many active organizations of Blair High. DECA is an organization for students interested in the fields of marketing, merchandising and management. Over 50 DECA members par- ticipated in club activities. During the year DECA sponsored the se- cond annual powder puff football game and an employer-employee banquet. Members sold spook in- surance to businessmen at Halloween. Other fund raisers were stock- ing stuffers and tumblers. Eleven members attended the State Leadership Conference at the Omaha Hilton in early March. They competed in a number of contests and attended lectures. Scott Simpson placed first in the area of general merchandising in the master employee level. Calvin McWilliams placed se- cond in the area of food marketing in the manager-owner level. Scott and Calvin qualified for a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national contest. Rod McKee tries to avoid the bite of the dog as Sheldon Roth and Santa Claus (Steve Saunders) look on during the Christmas assembly. they’ll have to SETTLE ___o__i Debbie Fuhrer, Peggy Kelley. Amy Lauritsen and Rick Lee spend considerate time pain- ting DECA's window. The highly touted Pioneers settled for a loss, just like the second place DECA window predicted. 129 Terri Petersen, Steve Booton, Steve Stroyek, Shelly Springer and Pam Young tend to the concession stand at the district track meet. Craig Warden and Brian Shald check out their schedules while at the state convention at Ralston High School. Annual Christmas Party Highlights Year Student council was busy again this past year. The members once again took on the task of organizing the homecoming activities during the fall. Members also held a second annual Christmas party for area children. Games were played and toys were given to the children who attended. During the track season, student council ran a concession stand at major track meets to raise money. Officers were Pam Young, president; Steve Booton, vice- president; Pam Bolte, treasurer; Kay Johnson, secretary and Mary Sully, correspondence secretary. Steve Booton watches as two guests at the Christmas party try out their gifts. 130 Senior hunters Mark Miller and Steve Ogle scan the horizon for more freshman game to stalk during the council-sponsored senior appreciation day. Two girls who attended the Christmas party and student council member Karen Flynn inspect the presents they have just received. 131 Co-advisor Roger Hohensee mimicks the Kingsford man” as he fires up Rick Boe arrives at the spring picnic with pie in hand. This year the picnic the coals in preparation for their annual feast. was held at Kelly Jensen’s farm. Field Trips Provide Insight to Scientists 132 Among the year’s activities for science club were trips to the Physical Therapy department at the Blair Hospital and to the Physics department at Creighton University. Co-advisor Goerge Wilson present- ed a program on lapidary science. Co-advisor Roger Hohensee summed up the goals of science club by saying they are “to acquaint students with different science- related areas and to introduce them to various occupations in the science field.” Umpire Janet Jenson signals Rick Boe out on a tag by Jeff Cloyed. NHS Assists With Scheduling Process After meandering through the audience to tease the crowd, John Btobaum stops to present initiate Jeff Lucke a calling card for membership in NHS. Seven returning National Honor Society members got off to a busy start by assisting with a new system of self-scheduling and by helping new teachers. Members met for monthly breakfast meetings with sponsors Mrs. Edith Solomon and Mr. John Little. At Honors Convocation five seniors (Penny Hineline, Jeff Lucke, Jacque Petersen, Shane Petersen and John Ragan) and ten juniors (Bruce Billesbach, Diane Dean, Karen Gustin, Suzanne Hanson, John Jarosz, Janet Jenson, Susan Matthies, Mary Pille, Julia Read and Scott Simpson) were tapped for membership in NHS. Diane Dean lights her NHS candle during the initiation ceremonies. Arriving at the reception after the tapping ceremonies, initiates John Ragan and Penny Hineline are congratulated by family and friends at the refreshment table. 133 Preparing for the Farm-a-rama, Russ Hovanec and Scott Stork mark a track for the blind driving contest. FFA member Scott Stork makes cow chip throwing and grain shoveling contest registration signs for the Farm-a-rama. Sondra Melotz shouts crucial instructions to Charlene Mohr in the blind tractor driving contest while some of the FFA members look on. This year’s FFA treasurer, Russ Christensen, speaks at the annual FFA banquet. Sondra Melotz and Ken Breithaupt handle the table Officers for next year and the FFA sweetheart were named. decorations in preparation for the banquet. Farm-a-rama Major Event In FFA Year Farm-a-rama was the major undertaking of Blair’s FFA chapter this year. Members helped with the preparation and running of contests at the event. Members attended the national convention in Kansas City where they saw the careers show and the conferring of American Farmer degrees Placing third in district compe- tition, Blair’s junior livestock judging team qualified for the state meet April 6, 7 and 8 in Lincoln. The team consisted of Scott Stork, Lowell Kobs, Brad Wrich and Jeff Mencke. Four chapter members, Scott Stork, Russ Jeppesen, Jeff Mencke and Brad Wrich, represented the area on Arnold Peterson’s farm program on WOWT. John Foley battles in the grain shoveling competition. 135 Journalism Staff Wins Advisor’s Praise Exceptional students with obvious talent produced a highly successful year in jour- nalism,” stated publications advisor Bob Bair. Collectively, they won more honors than any other journalism staff at Blair High.” Lori Clements won a third place trophy at the national convention in Kansas City. Bill Leehy was named a national winner in Quill and Scroll’s writing contest and Joan Steen- bock received accolades on the state level for an essay on alcoholism. She was named best writer by the student body. John Blobaum, sports edi- tor of the school newspaper, reaped the most honors. In state competition, John was awarded first place in photography, third place in column writing and third place in yearbook layout. He was named the year’s outstanding student journalist. Some of the staff members took FCC tests in April for radio broadcasting licenses. Bill Leehy passed all parts of the exam, receiving a broadcast endorsement with his third class license. Reaching for the correcting tape, 1978 TATTLER editor Karla Hernes tries to correct a mistake made while typing copy for the yearbook. Lori Clements, associate editor of BEAR TRACKS, works on layout of a ’78 issue. 136 Mary Pille watches Scott Simpson try his luck with a pinball machine during the lunch break at the Kearney State journalism workshop. Denise Taylor and Christie Mead carry the BEAR TRACKS banner in the rainy homecoming parade. John Blobaum puts some prints on the dryer while Jeff Lucke flips through negatives for BEAR TRACKS pictures. Journalism students listen to Dale Gentzler of the ENTERPRISE as he explains headline printing procedures. 137 Clements Takes Third At K.C. In November five Quill and Scroll members traveled to Kansas City with advisor Bob Bair for the national journalism convention. Lori Clements captured third place in radio broadcasting. A ping pong tournament was again sponsored this year. Open to all students, the double-elimination tournament attracted over forty competitors. John Blobaum emerged unscathed, capturing his second consecutive championship. Mike Livermore took second place honors. John Blobaum outlasted his opponents to win the Quill and Scroll ping pong tour- nament. Quill and Scroll members Jeff Lucke, John Blobaum, Lori Clements and Connie Thielen attend the various workshops in Kansas City. Bill Leehy, who was named a national winner in the Quill and Scroll feature writing contest, works on a story in his journalism class. 138 Karla Hohensee runs off a stencil for BEAR TALES. This year’s staff printed the entire anthology themselves. BEAR TALES staff member Sally Cash sorts through a stack of newly printed pages to make sure that all have been run off properly. Staff Members Also Serve as Printers Many changes were made to make this year’s BEAR TALES one of the best printed in recent years. All work was done by members which eliminated the cost of a professional printer. This year the literary magazine was expanded to include a special section to give junior high students a chance to express themselves in the form of poetry, short stories and essays. Mrs. Barbara Adams was the advisor for the thirteen students who made up the BEAR TALES staff. Craig Montanye was the editor and Penny Hineline served as the assistant editor. Editor Craig Montanye stencils in some artwork to accompany a poem. 139 Leadership, Responsibility FBLA Theme “Leadership and community responsibility were stressed at the regional conference as being the main purpose of FBLA,” stated FBLA president Lisa Hunt. Once again this year, FBLA lived up to these words as they participated in many activities, community and school alike. Projects for this busy group ranged from giving a breakfast to the local businessmen to commer- cial presentations for grade schoolers. The major product for FBLA this year centered around effective business advertising. in years past, FBLA had backed some very worthwhile ac- tivities. This year, they sponsored a walk-a-thon for the March of Dimes. Also, they volunteered to assist the Cystic Fibrosis Drive. Finally, they pitched in to help the needy at Thanksgiving. FBLA members Mary Sully and Becky Tietz try to convince prospective buyers Mrs. Barbara Adams and Scott Derry to obtain materials during National FBLA week. 140 Pam Thompson and Becky Tietz decide to take a break from the Cystic Fibrosis Drive and share food and drink. Bruce Billesbach lends the bloodmobile a helping hand by carrying a chair. Fixing breakfast for the local businessmen is a role that Pam Mathiesen and Denise Taylor know well. Timmy Mann and Pam Paulsen were two of many people who participated in the March of Dimes walk-a-thon. At completion, $1350 was pledged. Umpire Barry Moore keeps a close eye on the ball as catcher Shane Petersen anticipates a low throw in whiffle ball competition. FCA member Jeff Lucke stretches high in order to provide a good set up for his teammate in a fall volleyball game. Mini-Olympics Sponsored for Y oungsters As in the past, FCA’s major contribution came when they sponsored the mini-olympics for the fifth and sixth grade boys. Despite the low attendance, the Olympics proved successful. Highlighting the activity was the donation of ice cream sandwiches by Hinky Dinky. In the fall, many morning meetings were held in which members discussed the happenings of the school. A dinner meeting and a volleyball game were also held. In addition, FCA members traveled to Omaha to watch the Creighton Bluejay basketball team in action on the courts. Shane Petersen, John Blobaum, Jeff Lucke and Barry Moore join the contestants in the devouring of ice cream bars, which unfortunately was not included in the competition. FHA Fashion Show Benefits “Dimes” A fall fashion show to benefit the March of Dimes highlighted FHA’s activities this year. Members modeled fahions donated by Blair businesses to raise $100 for the March of Dimes. A major project of the future homemakers was hosting the district FHA convention in November. Students from fifteen schools attended the convention. Other activities during the year included a Holloween party at the daycare center, a father-daughter banquet, a St. Patrick’s Day dinner and a picnic. Karen Matzen serves the guests at the annual FFA banquet. Lori Johnson and Mindy Rolland chat with a little guest at the FFA banquet. 143 Trip Leads To Letdown Of Activities Roxanne Hansler, French club sponsor, commented, “This year has been perhaps a little anti- climactic after last year’s activities in preparation for the trip to Canada.” French club members were involved in selling magazine subs- criptions, caroling at rest homes with a Christmas party following, eating a variety of crepes at the “Magic Pan” in Omaha and par- ticipating in foreign language day with a T-shirt contest and a French breakfast. Several French students planned to sponsor French foreign exchange students in their homes during the summer. Susie Matthies, Karen Patterson. Cindy Miller and Celeste Hutton lend their artistic talents to French club’s entry in the homecoming window painting contest. French club members who went to Canada, Kristi McKay, Mary Wilcox, Karen Patterson, Kay Johnson and Cindy Miiler, collect newspapers to help raise money for their trip. French club member Katie Ragan dips a crepe pan into the crepe batter at the French breakfast on foreign language day. 144 Spanish students Mike Bloemer and Lance Dyas take time out to figure out their next clue in the Easter egg hunt. Spanish Club Activities Vary In Busy Year Spanish club’s activities were many and varied. The club made a homecoming banner, did a skit in the Christmas assembly and had a pinata party. Dan Hunt showed slides on Guatemala. For a taste of traditional Spanish food, the group went to Trini's Restaurant in Omaha. On foreign language day a Spanish meal was served and many Spanish items were on display. Spanish club member Lisa Barnum tries some Spanish cooking at Spanish club's annual spring banquet. Even the sugar plum fairy (Dan Hunt) keeps up with the times by skate boarding in Spanish club's skit at Christmas. 145 Concession Stand Pads Bank Account Attending to the concession stand during the winter sports season once again contributed to the bulk of B-Club’s work during the year. As in the past, the stand was a financial success. During homecoming week, B-Club members set up the bonfire for the rally and carried the torches to light the fire. B-Club’s other special activities were the annual spring picnic and the athletic banquet. This was the second consecutive year that a banquet was held to honor letter winners. Mike Lehl, B-Club sponsor, presented the honor athlete award to President Shane Petersen at the banquet. The award was voted on by fellow B-Club members. Shane Petersen and Steve Robinson work the concession stand during a home basketball game. Working the stand is B-Club’s primary function during the year. Torch-bearing members lead the way to the traditional bonfire on the night before the homecoming game. 146 Brian Shald, Steve Booton and Steve Stroyek hurl the Nebraska City dummy into the flames at the homecoming bonfire rally. Barry Moore apparently finds something amusing as Pam Foley selects a bun. Dean McCormick directs B-Club members as they prepare to dunk Clint Frahm. 147 Faculty, Academics Those adults who wander through the halls With grade books and styrofoam coffee cups Guide us, teach us, and influence our lives. Names like Pascal, Shakespeare, Twain and Huff Become as familiar as our own. We strive for understanding, And wonder if it’s to be found. Searching in textbooks and films, In handouts and paperbacks, We seek answers. And, finding the light, We move in the direction of our interests, Hoping to find fulfillment In all that we do. 149 Jim Foley, who has worked on the board for many years, looks along with second year member Dick Warden at the evening’s agenda. All members of the Blair school board prepare themselves for the once-a-month meeting on Monday nights. Secretary Clarice Anderson, who has served under the board for many years, takes minutes at the March meeting. 150 Public Visits Help Board “The people who come to the school board meetings fully under- stand what's going on in the system. We can’t perform for the public without their awareness.” That summarized President Harald Schjodt’s feelings about the impor- tance of attendance at the school board meetings. Once again, many issues crossed the path of the school board. Among the most important items discussed was the process of expanding the high school kitchen. Energy saving problems within the school system were also frequently discussed. But Mr. Schjodt, who was one of three incumbent members running for re-election, stated that the biggest issue was “to keep the quality of education in schools high without raising taxes.” President Harald Schjodt presents a diploma to one of the graduates. 151 Fourteen New Instructors at Blair High Fourteen new instructors joined the Blair junior-senior high teaching staff this year. Included in this group was Mr. John Murphy, audio-visual coordinator. New teachers for the 77-78 year were Mrs. Lynn Hightree (resource center), Mrs.Susan Bird (English), Mrs. Kathy Thaden (English), Mrs. Jean Hundtoft (English), Mrs. Donna Tucker (social studies), Mr. Barry Olson (science, math) and Mr. Mark Schroeder (agri-business). Three special education teachers, Mrs. Jill Ones, Mrs. Mary Sellon and Mrs. Gwen Opfer, also joined the staff. Middle of the year re- placements were Mrs. Phyllis Uchtman (business), Mrs. Sonia Albers (special reading) and Mrs. Rebecca Wulf (special reading). John Little is the guidance counselor for the senior high school. Jerry Otte, who is in charge of curriculum development, is the assistant superintendent for the Blair Community Schools 152 Activities director Mike Lehl is also the head football coach and sponsors B-Club. Larry Bock, speaking at the athletic banquet, is the principal for the junior-senior high school at Blair. Working over hours of paperwork occupies much of the time of Superintendent B. E. Krantz. 153 Specialists Strive for Excellence Mrs. Eloise Mommsen is the school nurse and instructs health occupations class. Blair High School’s psychologist is Kenneth Anderson. Junior high students are counseled by Mrs. Joan Richards. Mrs. Marion Showers is one of the counselors at Blair High School. Mrs. LaVonne Webster is an assistant in the library. Mrs. Marie Lawrence launders the towels used by the P.E. classes. Mrs. Mary Sellon works part-time in the special education classes. Librarian at Blair High School is Mrs. Marilyn Abariotes. 154 Mark Anderson teaches junior high physical Physical education and Health 10 are instructed education and drivers training. by Mrs. Kathy Conety. Junior high physical education is taught by Mrs. Rose Ruzicka. Dennis Sellon’s teaching duties include physical education and Health 7. P. E. Ill students listen to student teacher Mike Urdahl while at the Dana pool. With the help of a dummmy named Resusci- Annie, sophomore Tony Dunning practices the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation skills learned in health. 155 Miss Pat Horn is the special education Mrs. Diane Christensen teaches junior high and teacher for Blair High School. senior high reading classes. Mrs. Lynn Hightree, in her first year at Blair, teaches in the resource room. Special Education Classes Emphasize Practicality After a unit on outdoor education. Mrs. Jill Ones' special education students learn how to pitch a tent in preparation for a campout. The Audio-Visual Department is operated by Mr. John Murphy. 156 Working in her first year at Blair, Mrs. Jill Ones teaches special education. Counting the deer found dead at the DeSoto Bend Refuge David Bagby has the perspiration wiped off his forehead by Kelli Ortmeier as he and was a project of Mr. Roger Hohensee’s wildlife class. Paul Divis operate on a fetal pig. Mr. Raymond Ruzicka teaches ISCS I to the seventh grade students. ISCS III, biology and advanced biology classes are taught by Mr. Craig Ones. Mrs. LaVonne Patterson teaches ISCS II and biology at Blair High. Mr. George Wilson, department head, teaches physics, chemistry and ISCS III. Wildlife is taught by Mr. Roger Hohensee along with the bulk of biology classes. Eighth grade math and ISCS II are the classes taught by Mr. Barry Olson. 157 Mrs. Jane Lemon’s duties are typing, introductory business and cluster. Personal typing and shorthand are the responsibilities of Mrs. Phyllis Uchtman. Trying new tactics and maneuvers on the machines, Shelly Springer takes time out to show a smile while Terri Petersen manages a grin. Marketing and management, business law and coop are handled by Mr. Randy Baker. Mrs. Nancy Lehl has the job of teaching all the bookkeeping classes. Typing, shorthand and office practice are taught by Mrs. Helen Macholan. ■ ■ •V V m Mrs. Edith Soloman holds classes in adult living Freshman home economics and clothing are and home economics for seniors. taught by Mrs. Lew Renard. Students Prepared For Future Careers 159 Reaping the benefits from her class, Carrie Bennett enjoys the pudding that she had made minutes earlier. Auto mechanics and graphic arts are handled by Mr. Fred Teach. Mr. Pat Mallette is the department head for the Industrial Arts Department. Cement masonry, woods and carpentry are taught by Mr. Harold Ortmeier. Safety first is a lesson learned early by Shane Gilbert and other students enrolled in classes offered by the Industrial Arts Department. Mr. Bob Limbach is the teacher for drafting and community education. Mr. Mark Schroeder handles FFA, welding and agri-business at Blair High. As an auto mechanics student, Mark Lippincott gets a chance to work on his car during his spare time. Safety Emphasized Mr. Schroeder, in his first year at Blair, demonstrates welding techniques to Rusty Andreason. Chris Stroyek and Brad Wrich work on their foot stools in their first year of woods class. 161 Juniors elected to county government offices, Cathy Cameron, Pam Foley, Terry Lantz and Mike Jacoby, listen to Debbie Kempcke explain the mechanics of an efficient electronic courtroom recording device. Mr. Ralph Glock teaches geography, minority cultures and a Soviet Union class. Mrs. Donna Tucker instructs economics, contemporary affairs and history. American history and American political behavior are taught by Mr. Carroll Huff. Behavioral psychology and progress of America are taught by Mr. Roger Stender. Mrs. Vicki McDonald teaches Europe and Mr- Paul Kolb instructs world geography 7 Africa studies and American history. anb behavioral psychology. 162 Math Staff Offerings Numerous Ken Rohwer teaches algebra and general mathematics. Mrs. Colleen Kibbon concentrates her teaching on eighth grade math. Seventh grade math and general math are taught by Mrs. Pat Green. Seventh grade mathematics is taught by Pat Gregory. Chuck Jorgensen instructs in geometry, advanced algebra and math analysis. Advanced algebra, algebra and general math are taught by Wilbur Clements. 163 Scott Simpson works a problem on the blackboard in advanced algebra. David Carlsen directs varsity, junior varsity and eighth grade choirs. Jim Van Cleave teaches drawing, ceramics, cluster and art 7. Crafts, ceramics and art I, II and 7 are instructed by Richard Trolson. Senior Amy Lauritsen ties some knots on a macrame wall hanging, which was one of her projects for her crafts class. 164 Seventh and eighth grade band and girls glee are directed by Roger Thaden. Jerry Kinney conducts senior band, pep band and orchestra. Miss Roxanne Hansler teaches language and culture to students in French l-IV. Members of varsity choir sing “To Sir With Love” as a tribute to director Dave Carisen at the last concert of the year after he announced his decision to quit teaching. Fine Arts Department Develops Youthful Talent Senior band member Lori Neve returns her bassoon to its case after one of the many band practices. 165 Joseph Anderson teaches English 9-C, American literature and drama. Lynn Edgell teaches English to seventh graders in the block program. English 9-B and English III are the duties of Gaylen Sandvold. Speech, debate and English 10 are taught by Mrs. Kathy Thaden. Senior English, creative writing and reading seminar are taught by Mrs. Barb Adams. Bob Bair handles American literature, journalism and is publications advisor. Thaden, Hundtoft, Bird New to Staff Bill Leehy, Kay Puffer. Bob Bair and Joan Steenbock hand in their FCC examinations. Eight students took the third class radio broadcasting test when the examiners were in Omaha in April. Mrs.Jean Hundtoft is involved with the junior high block program at Blair. English 10 and English 10 for Honor students are taught by Mrs. Karen Grinberg. Mrs. Susan Bird, in her first year at Biair, teaches eighth grade English. k Leslie Nenow, Penny Rhoades and Katie Ragan don Roman garb and act out a scene from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in Mrs. Karen Grinberg's English 10 class. 167 Mrs. Joyce Johnson is a member of the office staff whose job is to do typing for the teachers. Mr. Russ Overholser is the supervisor of the Floorbrite crew that cleans the classrooms every evening. Mrs. Diana Stier, who formerly worked in the office, became Don Jahn’s secretary in the middle of the year. A face which is familiar to everyone at Blair High is that of Mrs. Maxine Therkelsen, a secretary at the office. 168 Nutrona foods Mr. Dennis Shipley is the nighttime custodian. He has been with the school for one and a half years. Staff Serves Students’ Needs Mr. Bob Barry is the only member of the daytime custodial staff. He has been with the school for three years. Mrs. Lucille Eddy is a new addition to the office secretarial staff. She replaced Mrs. Diana Stier at midyear. As secretary to the counselors, Mrs. LaDonna Warren arranges appointments and helps with schedules. 169 indicates officers INDEX B-Club Linda Andersen Fred Beck Laurel Biffar John Blatter •John Blobaum Rick Boe Steve Booton Brandy Boquet Barry Brenton Nancy Burge Russ Campbell Sonny Campbell Lynette Carson Lisa Clanton I-ori Clements •Dave Clifford Dave Dibben Paul Divis Jim Erwin John Flynn Jim Foley John Foley Pam Folcv Clint Frahm Amy Gutschow Phil Hamkc Mike Jacoby John Jarosz Penney Jensen Janet Jenson Russ Jcppcscn Terry Kelley Dave Kuhl Sandy Kult Mike Lasher Bill Lcehv Jeff Lucke Dean McCormick Rod McKee Bonnie Mcncke Liz Miller Mark Miller Bart Moore Michelle Morrissey Leslie Nenow Jackie Nielsen Paul Patterson Brad Petersen •Shane Petersen Sheila Petersen Julia Read Shane Reeh Steve Robinson Randy Ruzicka Betty Salsbury Bonnie Salsbury Mark Seefus Brian Shald Larry Sheets Scott Simpson Carole Smith Laurel Stricklett Steve Stroyek I-ori Vogt Craig Warden Jann Warden •Joe Warren Jeanie Watts Sue Watts Jeff Willis Pam Young Teri Young Bear Tales Sheryl Bazer Bruce Billesbach •Penny Hineline Jeff Jahn •Craig Montayne Tera Mohrenberg Scott Rasmussen Mary Sully Connie Thielen •Carolyn Vieux 170 Barb Adams, adviser Bear Tracks 'John Blobaum Steve Booton Lori Burke Cathy Cameron Lori Clements Kevin Frahm Les Jones Bill Leehy Linda Lemon Jeff Lucke Kay Puffer Steve Robinson Scott Simpson Joan Steen bock Denise Taylor •Connie Thielen Joe Warren Bob Bair, adviser Concert Band Nancy Adams Scott Anderson Lisa Andreasen Rusty Andreasen Dave Bagby Rick Bagby Dave Bamum Teri Bedke Mike Bec-be Deann Beig Tony Bender Bruce Billesbach Kim Boiler Barry Brenton Nancy Burdess Cathy Cameron Jay Cameron Sandra Campbell Janet Carlsen Paula Chapman Lisa Clanton Lori Clements Sheri Clements Kathy Combs Jerry Davis Diane Dean Karen Dean Theresa DesRosiers Rick Detjens Doug Divis Tim Emmerich Gayle Finn Karen Flynn Sherry Foley Steve George Scott Gordon Joe Greenwood Karen Gustin Russ Hancock Steve Hancock Lisa Hanson Suzanne Hanson Jim Herder Penny Hineline Phil Horn Lisa Hunt Talon Isom John Jarosz Russ Jeppesen Juli Jorgensen Jeff Kloster Tara Kloster Sandy Kult Tricia Leehy Linda I,emon Iona Luce Connie Lucke Jetf Lucke Kim McKay Cara Madsen Darrell Matson Susan Matthies Sondra Melotz Cammy Miller Cindy Miller Kathv Miller Liz Miller Dan Moore Jo Ann Munch Bill Neff A1 Nelson Andy Nelson Karla Nelson Lori Neve Dan Nielsen Jackie Nielsen Melissa Noel 'Fora Nohrenberg Karen Northwall Jolene Novak Kelli Ortmeier Kris Ortmeier Paul Patterson Mike Paulsen Pam Paulsen Mark Pcrsson Jacquc Petersen Kevin Petersen Mary Pillo John Ragan Ann Rasmussen Julia Read Penny Rhoades Jill Rogert David Sheets Scott Sheets Kathy Showers Sherry Simpson Scott Soderberg David Staley Kent Stolz Carolyn Stork Nancy Stratbucker Patty Sully Tim Sully Chris Sum Norma VanBeek Karen Walker Julie Ward Kay Warren Rick Wiese Scott Wiese Mary Wilcox Brad Wrich Roger Wrich Crystal Wulf Jerry Kinney, conductor DECA Linda Andersen Lisa Andreasen Kollccn Beebe Rod Block Bruce Bohrcr Brandy Boquet Kuss Campbell Denise Christensen Pam Christensen Lori Clements Brenda Coon Cindy Coon Clint Frahm Debbie Fuhrer Valerie Higgs Patty Hineline Mary Hovendick Jeff Jahn Mike Jacoby Peggy Kelley Kelli Kephart Julia Knapp Sandy Kult Amy Lauritscn Rick I,ec Bill Leehy •Dave Magill Doug Magill Paula McGee •Rod McKee Calvin McWilliams Bill Melotz Bonnie Mencke Mark Miller Barry Moore Julie Olsen Joe Pea re Terri Petersen Rita Plugge Sheldon Roth Vince Roth Steve Saunders Scott Simpson Carole Smith Denise Steenbock •laurel Stricklett Marcy Thompson •Brenda Tichota Valeric Vaughn Carolyn Vieux Penny Vogt Jeanie Watts Randy Baker, adviser Pam Anderson David Bagby Rick Bagby Mike Beebe Bruce Billesbach Rick Boe Steve Booton Jay Cameron Janet Carlsen Mark Cloyed Paula Chapman Lisa Charleston Diane Deun Karen Dean Doug Divis Tyrol Ehlers Gayle Finn Karen Flynn Sherry Foley Shane Gilbert Carrie Greenfield Suzanne Hanson Karla Hemes Patty Hineline Penny Hineline Rick Hineline 'Karla Hohensce Celeste Hutton •Jeff Jahn Kelly Jensen Sherri Johnsen Julie Johnson Kay Johnson Sherry Kelley Tricia Leehy Linda Lemon Hoyt Little George Martin Susie Matthies Roger Matzen Christi Mead 'Cindy Miller Pat Misfeldt •Karen Mooring A1 Nelson ‘Melissa Noel Kelli Ortmeier Kris Ortmeier Mary Pille Tracy Powell Scott Rasmussen Penny Rhoades Sheldon Roth Drama Club Dawn Albertson Vince Roth Scott Schaefer Liz Schwartz Steph Shaw Carolyn Stork Mary Stilly Patty Sully Tim Sully Sheri Sundell Jeri Triplett •John Tyson •Julie Ward Kay Warren •Joe Anderson, adviser Drill Team Patty Bazemorc Kolleen Beebe Cathy Cameron ‘Denise Christensen Lisa Clanton Kathy Combs Bridget DeMculmeester ‘Karen Flynn Kristi Gabby Patty Hinelinc Robin A. Jensen Patty Kelly Iona Luce •Jackie Nielsen Susie Quist Mindy Rolland Connie Thielen Pain Thompson Becky Tietz •Jerry Kinney, adviser FBLA Nancy Adams Sheryl Bazer ‘Bruce Billesbach “Pam Bolte Tammy Bonney Tami Bucy Nancy Burge Shelly Campbell Teresa Champ Cindy Coon Bridget DeMeulmeester Pam Foley Sherry Foley Kim Frederick Amy Gutschow •Joan Hansen Lisa Hanson Debbie Heinssen Shelly Henissen Patty Hinelinc Cheryl Homes ‘Lisa Hunt Cindy .Jenkins Peggy Kelley Brenda Kermoade Donna I-ang Amy Lauritson ‘Julene Lippincott I.ori McAllister •Rose Mann ‘Pam Mathiesen Liz Miller Rhonda Moore Leslie Nenow Jackie Nielsen Pam Paulsen Debbie Phillips Helen Macholan, adviser INDEX FCA “John Blobaum Steve Booton •Dave Clifford Dave Dibben Terry Lantz Jeff Lucke ’Barry Moore Mark Ogle Mark Otic Mike Persson Shane Petersen Steve Robinson Scott Simpson Steve Strovek Monte Wulf Raiph Clock, adviser Roger Hohensee. adviser Barry Olson, adviser FFA Michael Bloemer Doug Borgelt Roger Bray •Jim Breithaupt 'Ken Breithaupt Eric Brown Gary Bruns Rodney Christensen 'Russ Christensen 'Bill Foley John Foley Doug Hansen Phil Horn Randy Jeppescn Ron Jeppesen 'Russel Jeppesen Lowell Kobs Bill Melotz Sondra Melotz Jeff Mcncke Tom Moen Jo Ann Munch Brad Petersen Mark Petersen Jennifer Smith Scott Stork Norma VanBeek I AM? Vogt Brad Wrich Mark Schrocder. adviser FHA Pom Anderson Kathi Burdess Paula Chapman 'Karia Hohensee Mary Hovendick ’Lori Johnson Patricia Lcehy Kim Lcrnen Karen Matzcn Kothv Miller Pat Misfeldt •Rhonda Moo ’Kelli Ortmcier •Mary Pille Mindy Rolland Stephanie Shaw Crystal Sorensen Patty Sully Lew Renord, adviser FTA Teri Bedkc Debbie Bensen Laurel Biffar Bambi Boquet “Sandy Campbell ‘Lisa Clanton Sherry Folcv Lisa Hovendick Penney Jensen Donna I ang Camray Miller Pam Paulsen Sheila Petersen Susie Quist John Ragan Katie Ragan Robin Rasmussen Pam See vers Denise Steenbock Laurel Stricklett 'Brenda Tichota Jeanie Watts Teri Young Denny Clanton, adviser Stephanie Shaw Penney Jensen •Mary Wilcox Donna I.ang Roxanne Hansler, Iona Luce French Club adviser Lisa Lyons Lori McAllister Karen Matzen Toni Chenaille Diane Dean JV Choir Christi Mead Rhonda Moore Karla Hemes Rich Orsi Karla Hohensee Teri Bedke Sheila Petersen ’Celeste Hutton Debbie Bensen Susie Quist Kay Johnson Robin Block Katie Ragan Sandy Johnson Mike Bloemer Robin Rasmussen Susie Matthies Pennie Campbell Denise Rathjen ’Cindy Miller Sandy Campbell Jill Rogert Karen Patterson Lisa Clanton Mindy Rolland Katie Ragan Ixiri Costanzo David Sheets Jill Rasmussen Gayle Finn Shirley Smith Julia Read Jim Herder Susan Sprick 171 INDEX Ann Truhlsen John Tyson Lori Vogt Luann West Teri Young Dave Carlsen. conductor MCC •Patty Bazemorc Gina Costanzo Kristi Gabby Karen Gustin Lisa Lyons Rhonda Moore I-ori Neve Patty Plummer Jill Rasmussen Denise Rathjen Kim Taylor Lisa Thompson •Rita Truhlsen “Pam Jane Young Ellie Mommsen, adviser NHS David Bagby John Blobaum Karen Dean Karen Flynn Karia Hohcnsee Kay Johnson Hoyt Little John Little, adviser Edio Solomon, adviser Orchestra Scott Anderson Susan Brandes Lisa Barnum Dana Baron Tony Bunder Bruce Biilesbach Barry Brenton Eric Brown Nancy Brudess Cathy Cameron Jay Cameron Barbara Carlsen Janet Carlsen Ton: Chcnaille Sheri Clements Dnnu Dale Jerry Davis Tony Davis Janice Dean Joy Flynn Karen Gustin Dan Hunt Connie Lucke Bill Mammel Margie Miller Joanne Munch Andy Nelson Melissa Noel Tera Nohrenberg Lori Neve Karen Northwall Kelli Ortmeier Kris Ortmeier Pam Paulsen Liz Schwartz Kathy Showers Barbara Stivers Nancy Stratbucker Kent Stoltz Chris Sum Sandro Sum Rick Wiese Crystal Wulf Gerald Kinney, conductor Pep Club Pam Anderson Terri Bedke Connie Bolte Pam Bolte Tammy Bonney Bambi Boquet Tami Bucy Julie Burmeister Cathy Cameron Sandy Campbell Shirleane Campbell Janet Carlson Paula Chapman Denise Christensen Lisa Clunton Kim Detjens Ellen Foiey Pam Foley Debbie Fuhrer Carrie Greenfield Karen Gustin Amy Gutschow Lisa Hovendick Karen Hunt Janet Jenson Sherri Johnson Julio Johnson Kay Johnson Jodi Jorgensen Julie Jorgensen Sherry Kelley Sandy Kult Lisa Lantz lx ri Lantz Tricia I.oehy Julene Lippincott Kim McKay Kristi McKay Connie MacDonald Liz Mackie Susie Mat hies Sondra Melotz Christi Miller Kathy Miller Rochelle Miller Pat Misfeldt Tammy Moen Karla Nelson Lisa Nielson Jolene Novak Kelli Ortmeier Kris Ortmeier Jill Petersen Sheila Petersen 'Ferri Peterson Juli Potter Tracy Powell Ann Rasmussen Robin Rassmussen Penny Rhodes Susie Smith Kim Snyder Crystal Sorensen Joan Steenbock Carolyn Stork Shari Stork Mary Sully Becky Tietz Lisa Topf Shelly Vaughn Julie Ward Debbie Warren Kay Warren Shari White Terry Young Karen Grinberg, adviser Roxanne Hanslcr, adviser Jean Hundtoft, adviser Pom Pon Lori Clements Suzanne Hunson Liz Miller Jacque Petersen Mary Pille Jill Rasmussen 'Julia Read Mary Sully Patty Sully Mary Wilcox Quill Scroll John Blobaum Steve Booton Lori Clements Karla Hemes Karla Hohensee Sherry Kelley Jeff Lucke Scott Simpson Denise Taylor Connie Tnielen Joe Warren Bob Bair, adviser Science Club Scott Anderson Dave Bagby Bruce Biilesbach Rick Buc Barry Brenton Jeff Cloyed Murk Cloyed Karen Dean Sheila Feller Ralph Grim it Karen Gustin Karlu Hohcnsee Celeste Hutton •Kelly Jensen Junet Jenson “Sandy Johnson Sherry Kelley Kim Lemen Hugh Morris Kelli Ortmeier Paul Patterson John Ragan Katie Ragan Jill Rasmussen Mary Sully Patty Sully Ron Voss Mary Wilcox Roger Hohensee, adviser George Wilson, adviser Spanish Club Patty Bazer Mike Bloomer Kathy Burdcss Sully Cash Lance Dyas Bryce Hunt Dan Hunt Karen Hunt Kirsten Lady Annie MacDonald Mary MacDonald Kim Morford Donald Morgan Judy Patterson Pam Seevers •Lisa Thompson Sharon Thompson Charlotte Palmer, adviser Blue Velvet Stage Band Scott Anderson Mike Beebe Korrv Brenton Cathy Cameron Paula Chapman Doug Divis Gayle Finn Joe Greenwood Steve Hancock Jim Herder Phil Horn Talon Isom Linda Lemon Iona Luce Kathy Miller Tera Nohrenberg Mike Paulsen Pam Paulsen Ann Rasmussen Dave Sheets Scott Soderberg Chris Sum Karen Walker Rick Wiese Scott Wiese Brad Wrich Roger Wrich Jerry Kinney, conductor 172 INDEX Solid Gold Stage Band David Bagby Rick Bagby Tony Bender •Jay Cameron Karen Flynn Steve Hancock Suzanne Hanson John Jorosz Connie Lucke Jeff Lucke Susan Matthies Cindy Miller AI Nelson Andy Nelson Jacque Petersen Julia Read Kent Stolz Crystal Wulf Jerry Kinney, conductor Student Council John Blobaum Nancy Bohrer Kathy Combs Karen Dean Karen Flynn Bill Foley John Foley Arnette Goepfert Wendy Hansen Kirsten Lady Mark Lippincott Iona Luce Bonnie Menke Barry Moore Karen Mooring Missy Noel Pam Paulsen Shane Petersen Terri Petersen Jill Kogert Brian Shald Stephanie Shaw Shelley Springer Jeff Sterner Tim Sully Craig Warden Joe Warren Rob Warren Monte Wulf Jerry Otte, adviser ■ Swing Choir David Bagby Doug Divis Karen Flynn Karen Gustin Steve Hancock Suzanne Hanson Mary Hovendick John Harosz Janet Jenson Julene Lippincott Hoyt Little Jeff Lucke Susie Matthies Cindy Miller Mark Miller Dan Moore Mark Otte Jacque Petersen John Ragan Julia Read David Sheets Carolyn Stork Becky Tietz Dave Carlsen, conductor Tattler John Blobaum Steve Booton Cathy Cameron Diane Dean “Karla Hernes Karla Hohenscc Karen Hunt Kay Johnson Sherry Kelley Jeff Lucke Vince Roth Scott Simpson Joe Warren Bob Bair, adviser Thespians Dave Bagby Rick Bagby Bruce Billcsbach Rick Boe Steve Booton Jay Cameron Mark Cloyed Diane Dean Karen Dean Karen Flynn Suzanne Hanson Karla Homes Patty Hineline Penny Hineline Rick Hineline “Karla Hohensee Celeste Hutton •Jeff Jahn Kelly Jensen “Kay Johnson Sherry Kelley Hoyt Little Susan Matthies Roger Matzen Christi Mead “Cindy Miller “Melissa Noel Kelli Ortmeier Mary Pi He Scott Rasmussen Penny Rhoades Sheldon Roth Scott Schaefer Mary Sully Patty Sully John Tyson Joe Anderson, adviser Varsity Choir Nancy Adams Scott Anderson Rusty Andreasen Dave Bagby Rick Bagby Bruce Billesbach Barry Bren ton Cathy Cameron Jay Cameron Diane Dean Doug Divis “Paul Divis Tony Dunning “Karen Flynn Jim Foley Kristi Gabby Karen Gustin Amy Gutschow Steve Hancock Suzanne Hanson Patty Hineline Penny Hineline Rick Hineline Karla Hohensee Mary Hovendick Celeste Hutton Jeff Jahn John Jarosz Robin Jensen Janet Jenson Kay Johnson Juli Jorgensen Yuka Kawamura Sherry Kelley Jeff Kloster Linda Lemon Julene Lippincott “Hoyt Little Connie Lucke Jeff Lucke Jeff Madsen Susan Matthies Libby Megrue Cindy Miller Mark Miller Craig Montanye Don Moore A1 Nelson Leslie Nenow Jackie Nielsen Melissa Noel Mark Otte Mike Persson Jacque Petersen Tom Prochaska John Ragan Jill Rasmussen Julia Read Penny Rhoades Lois Shaw Carolyn Stork Shari Stork Nancy Stratbucker Laurel Stricklctt Becky Tietz Rita Truhlsen Susie Watts Marv Wilcox Crystal Wulf Dave Carlsen, conductor 173 Index A Abariotes. Mrs. Marilyn, 154 Adams, Barbara, 80 Adams, Mrs. Barbara, 140,166 Adams, Nancy 80,123 Albertson, Dawn, 90 Allen, Elizabeth, 80 Allen, Theresa. 90 Andersen, Julie, 80 Andersen, Linda, 70 Andersen, Pamela, 52,98,127 Andersen, Timothy, 98 Anderson, Mrs. Clarice, 150 Anderson, Mr. Joseph, 51,166 Anderson, Mr. Ken. 154 Anderson, Mr. Mark, 155 Anderson, Scott, 90 Andreasen, Lisa, 80 Andreasen, Russell, 90,161 Austin, Candance, 90 B B-CLUB, 146,147 BACCALAUREATE, 65 Bagby, David, 50,51,54,57,60,61,65,66,70, 116,118,157 Bagby, Richard, 52,55,90,112 Bair, Mr.Bob, 48,166 Baker, Mr. Randy, 158 Baker, Richard, 90 Ball, Michael, 80 BAND, 110,111,112,113,114 Barnes, Laura. 70 Barnum, David, 90 Barnum, Lisa, 145 Barry, Mr. Bob, 169 BASKETBALL, BOYS, 20,21,22,23,28 BASKETBALL, GIRLS. 24,25,26,27,29 BASKETBALL, INTRAMURAL, 30,31 Baumert, Mr. Eugene, 153 Baxter, Robert, 80 Bazemore, Patricia, 70,73 Bazer, Sheryl, 80 BEAR TALES, 139 Beck, Fred, 40,70 Bedke, Teri, 13,90,124 Beebe, Kolleen, 70 Beebe, Michael, 40,98 Beig, DeAnn, 80 Bender, Anthony, 80 Bennett, Carrie, 98,159 Bennett, Debbie, 70 Bensen, Debra, 90 Bensen, Mark, 98 Bethke, Terry, 98 Biffar, Laurel, 24,26,27,41,43,70 Billesbach, Bruce, 52,80,115,141 Bird, Mrs. Susan, 167 Blatter, John, 9,40,90 Blobaum, John, 17.18,23,39,40,46,48,59,62, 64,66,70,133,137,138,142 Block, Robin, 90 Bloemer, Michael, 98,145 Bock, Mr. Larry, 153 Boe, Rick, 40,53,80,132 Bohrer, Bruce, 70,122 Bohrer, Nancy ,98 Boiler, Kimberly, 70 Boiler, Larry, 80,110 BoltConnie, 98 Bolte, Pamela, 48.70,125,140 Bolton, Christopher, 70 Bolton, James. 18,80 Bonney, Gerald, 98 Bonney, Tammy, 58,80 Booton, Steve, 16,18,48,49,50,51,53,55,67, 70,127,130,147 Boquet, Bambi, 81,124 Boquet, Barrie, 98 Boquet, Brandy, 70 Borgelt, Douglas, 98 Bowden, Sherry, 90 Brandes, Liza, 81 Breithaupt, Deborah, 90 Breithaupt, James, 36,98 Breithaupt, Kenneth, 81,135 Brenton, Barrett, 18,40,90,110,115 Brown, Eric, 98 Brown, Mr. Tim, 24,25 Brumback, Barbara, 71 Bruns, Gary, 81 Bucy, Tami, 81,123 Budd, Cara, 98 Burdess, Kathi, 81 Burdess, Nancy, 99 Burge, Nancy 13,42,43,62,91 Burmeister, Julie, 99 C Camenzind, David, 99 Camenzind, Scott, 81 Cameron, Catherine, 14,58,81,162 Cameron, Jay, 55,91,93,111,116 Campbell, J. Carroll, 91 Campbell, Michelle, 71 Campbell, Pennie, 81 Campbell, Russell, 18,59,62,81 Campbell, Sandra, 24,91,124,128 Campbell, Shirleane, 99 Campbell, Sonny, 40,71 Campbell, Suzanne, 71 Carlsen, Mr. David, 116,164,165 Carlsen, Janet 14,99 Carson, Lynette, 71 Carter, Angela, 99 Cash, Sally, 91,139 Chambers, Ramon, 99 Champ, Teresa, 91 Chapman, Jeffrey, 91 Chapman, Paula, 99 Charleston, Lisa, 52,91 Charron, Larry, 18,40,91 Chase, Billy, 59 Chenaille, Antoinette, 91 Christensen, Christine, 99 Christensen, Denise, 81 Christensen, Mrs. Diane, 156 Christensen, Pamela, 66,71 Christensen, Rodney, 99 Christensen, Russell, 81,135 Christensen, Susan, 71 Christoffersen, John, 99 Christoffersen, Kent, 81 Christoffersen, Kevin, 59 Christoffersen, Thomas, 81 174 Clanton, Lisa, 24,43,48,91,120,124 Clark, Michael, 40,99 Clark, Stephanie, 48 Claus, Santa, 131 Clements, Lori, 47,48,71,112,114,122,136,138 Clements, Sheri, 91 Clements, Mr. Wilbur, 163 Clifford, Darin, 91 Clifford, David, 16,17,18,19,21,23.46,71,75 Cloyed, Jeffrey, 66,81,132 Cloyed, Mark, 60,71 Combs, Debra, 81,85,125 Combs, Kathy, 91 Conety, Mrs. Kathy, 10,13,155 Cordie, James. 81 Costanzo, Gina, 71 Costanzo, Lorie, 91 Coulter, Sharlene, 71 Coulter, Sharmain, 81 Crom, Merri, 72 CROSS COUN TRY, 8,9 D Dahlgren, Scott, 40,99,102 Daniels, Jerry, 72 Davis, Jerry, 91,110 Davis, Kimberly Ann, 99 Davis, Kimberly Anna, 99 Dean, Diane, 81,133 Dean, Karen, 72 DECA, 128,129 Deckard, Kenneth, 72 Deckard, Wayne, 81 DeLuca, Jonette, 72 DeMeulmeester, Bridget, 72 DeMeulmeester, Pamela, 81 DeMeulmeester, Robert, 18,91 Derry, Scott, 99,140 DesRosiers, Louis, 99 DesRosiers, Theresa, 81 Detjens, Kimberly, 99 Detjens, Ricky, 91 DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, 50,51 Dibben, Daniel, 8,9,40,62,91 Dibben, David, 18,38,40,47,91 Divis, Douglas, 52,55,56,91 Divis, Paul, 18,72,157 Dobler, Herbert, 99 Docken, Abby, 91 Docken, Judith, 99 Doll. John, 18,91 DRAMA CLUB, 126 Dudley, Marla, 81 Dunning, Anthony, 15,18,28,39,40,91,155 Dyas, Lance, 99,145 E Eddy, Caryn, 72 Eddy, Catherine, 81 Eddy, John, 99 Eddy, Mrs. Lucille, 169 Edged, Mr. Lynn, 166 Ehlers, Tyrol, 99 Ellsworth, Kristen, 99 Emmerich, Timothy, 91 Erwin, James, 72 Erwin, Lisa, 99 F FSA, 132 FTA, 120,121 Fuhrer, Debra, 82,125,129 FOOTBALL, 15,16.17.18,19 FBLA, 140,141 FCA, 142 Feller, Andrea, 100 Feller, Sheila, 72 FFA, 134,135 FHA, 143 Finn, Gayle, 14,92,111 Fitch, Michael, 72 Flynn, John, 18,30,34,46,59 Flynn, Karen, 65,72,113,117,118,131 Flynn, Mrs. Katie, 151 Foley, Ellen, 100,105 Foley, Mr. James, 150 Foley, James, 18,31,39,72 Foley, John, 92, 134 Foley, Julie, 81 Foley, Pamela, 10,11,24,82,123,162 Foley. Sherry, 92 Foley, William, 28,82 Frahm, Clint, 15,18,19,62,82,147 Frahm, Kevin, 82 Frahm, Trace, 72 Frederick, Kimberly, 82 Frederick, Mark, 100 FRENCH CLUB, 144 FRESHMAN CLASS, 98,99,100,101.102,103, 104,105,106.107 G Gabby, Kristi, 48,72 Gakle, Leah, 72 Gakle, Monte, 92 Gammel. Tammy, 92 Gentzler, Mr. Dale, 137 George, Eric, 72 George, Stephen, 100 Gilbert, Shane, 40,100,160 Gilliland, Curtis, 100 gilliland, Duane, 82 Gilliland, Marsha, 100 Gilliland, Pamela, 100 Gilliland, Thomas, 82 Glock, Mr. Ralph, 162 Goepfert, Arnette, 72 GOLF, BOYS, 37 GOLF, GIRLS, 14 Gordon, Scott, 40,92 Gourley, Ronald, 83 GRADUATION, 66,67 Green, Cable, 48 Green, Mrs. Patricia, 163 Greenfield, Carri, 101 Greenfield, Chris, 18,92 Greenwood, Joseph, 101 Gregory, Mr. Pat, 163 Grimit, Ralph, 83 Grimit, Steve, 40.101 Grinberg, Mrs. Karen, 49.167 Gustin, Karen, 83,118 Gutschow, Amy, 10,13,62,83 H Hall, Lynn, 18 Hall, Kevin, 18,92 Halligan, Lisa, 101 Halstead, Michael, 83 Ham, Kelvin, 101 Hamke, Joseph, 101 Hamke, Phillip, 18,34,36,46,83 Hancock, James, 72,127 Hancock, Russell, 52,92 Hansen, Bradley, 18.92 Hansen, Brenda, 83 Hansen, Bruce, 92 Hansen, Douglas. 92 Hansen, Timothy, 72 Hansen, Wendy, 101 Hansler, Miss Roxanne, 125,165 Hanson, Lisa, 72 Hanson, Suzanne, 50,51,55,57,65, 83,114,118 Harris, Timothy, 72 Hazard, Nancy, 92 Hazen, Willard, 83 Heinssen, Deborah, 92 Heinssen, Sheila, 101 Heinssen, Shelley, 83 HELLO, DOLLY!, 54,55,56,57 Henderson, Peggy, 101 Henderson, Thomas. 92 Herder, James, 92 Hemes, Karla, 50,67,72,136 Hernes, Kevin, 101 Hightree, Mrs. Lynn, 156 Hineline, Patricia, 83 Hineline, Penny, 72,127,133 Hineline, Richard, 52,92 Hines, Theresa, 83 Hodson, Michael. 83 Hohensee, Karla, 50,72.117,139 Hohensee, Mr. Roger, 132,157 Hohensee, Steven, 40,100,101 HOMECOMING, 46,47,48,49 Homes, Cheryl, 83 HONORS. 60,61,62,63,64 Hoogner. Brad, 18,83 Hoogner, Brent, 18 Hoppe, Bill, 33 Horn, Miss Pat, 156 Horn, Phillip, 101 Hovanec, Russell, 134 Hovendick, Lisa, 92,97,121,123,124 Hovendick. Marvin, 73 Hovendick, Mary Jo, 92 Hovendick, Mary Lou, 73,118 Huff, Mr. Carroll, 18,162 Hughes, Denise, 101 Hughes, Mark, 101 Hundtoft, Mrs. Jean, 167 Hunsche, Barbara, 73 Hunt, Bryce, 101 Hunt, Daniel, 101,119.145 Hunt, David, 73 175 Hunt, Karen, 83 Hunt, Lisa, 73 Hutton, Celeste, 83,144 I Isom, Jeffrey, 101 Isom, Talon, 101 J Jacoby, Michael, 32,34,83,162 Jahn, Jeffrey. 50.55,58,61,73,126 Jahnel, Richard, 101 Jarosz, John, 18.22.23,62,80,82.83.118 Jenkins, Cindy, 73 Jenkins, Jeffrey, 92 Jensen, Joann, 101 Jensen, Kelly, 73 Jensen, Nadine, 83 Jensen, Penney, 42,43,83,120 Jensen. Philip, 92 Jensen. Robin A., 73 Jensen, Robin C., 74 Jenson, Janet, 10,11,24,25,27,43,83,117, 123,132 Jeppesen, Russel. 8.9,39,40,61,74 Johnsen, Jerald, 83 Johnsen, Sherri, 101,128 Johnson, Mrs. Joyce, 168 Johnson, Julie, 101 Johnson, Kay, 50,54,55,56,57,58,63,65, 74,144 Johnson, Lori, 61,74,143 Johnson, Sandra, 24,74 Johnson, Sonja, 101 Johnson, Timothy, 101 Jones, Debra, 74 Jones, Herbert 71,74 Jones, Janice, 101 Jones, Kenneth, 83 Jones, Kevin, 92 Jorgensen, Mr. Chuck, 163 Jorgensen, Jodi, 102 Jorgensen, Juli, 10,13,83,111 JOURNALISM, 136,137 JUNIOR CLASS. 80,81,82,83,84.85,86,87, 88,89 K Kastanek, Sally, 119 Kawamura, Yuka, 74 Kelley, Peggy, 84,129 Kelley, Sharon, 65,70,74,117.124.126 Kelley, Terrence, 18,31,34,48 Kelley, William, 84 Kelly, Mr.Kevin, 8,9 Kelly, Michael, 84 Kempcke. Mrs. Debbie, 162 Kephart, Kelli, 74 Kermoade, Brenda, 74 Kibbon, Mrs. Colleen, 163 King, Darla, 102 King, Mark, 84 Kinney, Mr.Jerry, 111,115,165 Klanderud, Brent, 84 Index Kloster, Jeffrey, 84 Kloster, Tara, 92 Knapp, Kenneth. 84 Kobs, Lowell, 32,34,40.98,102 KoKuruz, James, 92 Kolb, Mr.Paul, 162 Kramer, Forrest, 74 Krantz, Mr. B. E., 153 Kuhl, David, 9.40 Kuhr, Michelle, 84 Kuhr. Richard, 92 Kult, Paul. 102 Kult, Sandra, 84,123,124 L Lady, Kirsten, 93,124 Lang, Denise, 102 Lang, Donna, 84,121 Lange, Steve, 93 Lantz, Lisa, 102 Lantz. Lori, 102 Lantz, Terry, 20,23,62,84,162 Lasher, Michael. 33,34,84 Lauritsen. Amy, 74,129,164 Lawrence, Mrs. Marie, 154 Lawson, Kevin, 93 Lee, Ricky, 75,129 Leehy, Patricia, 102 Leehy, William, 18,23,84,166 Lehl. Mr. Mike, 16.18,46,49,152 Lehl, Mrs. Nancy, 48,158 Lemen, Kimberly, 84,143 Lemon, Mrs. Jane, 158 Lemon, Linda, 56,84 Leonard, Robert. 18,93 Lesline, Flo, 84 Limbach, Mr. Robert, 160 Lippincott, Julene, 46,84,123,125 Lippincott, Mark, 21,22,23,37,75,161 Lippincott, Pamela, 102 Little, Hoyt, 54,58,65,75,126 Little. Mr. John, 152 Livermore, Michael, 93 Long, Patrick. 93 Luby, Jeffrey, 75 Luby, Jill, 102 Luby, Joey, 84 Luce, Iona, 93,124 Luce, Wayne, 102 Lucke, Connie, 93,111 Lucke, Jeffrey. 9.31,40,63,75,110,116,118, 133,137,138,142 Luxa, Michael, 18,75 Lyons, Lisa, 84 Lyons, Timmy, 102 M McAlhaney, David, 40,102 McAllister, Lori, 93 McCloud, Robert, 75 McCormick, Dennis Dean, 34,35,93.147 McDermott, James, 84 McDonald, Mrs. Vicki, 162 McGee, Paula, 75 McIntosh, Victor, 102 McKay, Kimberly, 102 McKay, Kristine, 84,144 McKee, Rodney, 17,18,75,129 McMullen, Lauren, 84 McWilliams, Calvin, 75 McWilliams, Kathleen, 93 MacDonald, Annette, 102 MacDonald, Mary, 93 Macholan, Mrs. Helen, 158 Mackie, Elizabeth, 102 Madsen, Cara, 94 Madsen, Douglas, 94 Madsen, Jeffrey, 94 Madsen, Mark, 75 Madsen, Michael, 18,59,75 Magill, David, 61,75 Magill, Douglas, 84,128 Mallette, Patrick, 94 Mallette, Mr. Pat, 160 Mann. Rose, 76 Mann, Timmy, 141 Marhenke, Scott, 102 Martin, George, 98,102,127 Masters, Julie. 103 Mathiesen, Dennis, 76 Mathiesen, Pamela, 76,141 Matson, Darrell, 103 Matson, Dick, 94 Matthies, Susan, 84,117,144 Matzen, Bradley, 94 Matzen. 94,143 Matzen, Roger, 85 Mayo, Jon, 103 Mayo, Marilyn, 76 MCC, 119 Mead, Christi, 94,117,137 Meedel, Robyn, 85 Megrue, Lizbeth, 76 Melotz, Sondra, 103,134,135 Meiotz, William, 85 Mencke, Bonnie, 43,46,48,76 Mencke, Jeffrey, 94 Michael, Melody, 76 Michael, Toni, 95 Miller, Camela. 95 Miller, Christie, 103 Miller, Cynthia, 85.144 Miller, David, 103 Miller, Elizabeth, 76,112 Miller, Jeffrey. 95 Miller, Joseph, 85 Miller, Kathryn, 103 Miller, Kerrie, 85 Miller, Mark, 37,76.131 Miller, Rochelle, 85,124 Miller, Shelly, 85 Miller, Todd, 103 Minor, Tracy, 95 Minor, Valerie, 76 Misfeldt, Patricia, 24,43,103 Moen, Tamara, 103 Moen. Thomas, 95 Mohr, Charlene, 85,134 Mommsen, Mrs. Eloise, 119,154 Montanye, Craig, 76.117,139 Moore, Barry, 23,28,40,85,128,142,147 Moore, Bart, 34,35,38,40 Moore, Bryan, 33,34,103 Moore, Daniel, 30,40,65,85 Moore, Kelvin, 103 Moore, Kimberly, 85 Moore, Rhonda, 95 176 Mooring, Karen, 52,98,103 Morford, Kimberly, 95 Morgan, Donald, 103 Morris, Hugh, 95 Morris, Ward, 76 Munch, JoAnn, 103 Mundorf, Jacueline. 103 Murie, Steve, 76 Murphy, Mr. John, 156 N Napier, Bruce, 95 NHS, 133 Neef, Christopher, 18,40 Neef, Jay, 59 Neff, William, 103 Nelson, Andrew, 103 Nelson, Brett, 103 Nelson, Diane, 95 Nelson, Karla, 104 Nelson, Keith Allen, 60,76 Nenow, Leslie, 43,95.167 Nenow, Mark, 76 Nenow, Timothy, 104 Neve, Lori, 76,165 Newman, Michael, 104 Nguyen, Bien, 76 Nielsen, Daniel, 95 Neilsen, Jackie, 11,24,26,27,47,85 Nielsen, Lisa, 104 Nielsen, Mary. 76 Niermann, Angela, 104 Noel, Melissa, 58,63,76,114 Nohrenberg, Tera, 86 Norbeck, Cindy, 104 Nordstrom, Gerald, 86 Nordstrom, Tracy, 104 Nothwall, Karen, 76 Novak, Jolene, 104 O Ogle, Mark, 21.23,86 Ogle. Steven, 76,131 Olsen, Jerri, 86 Olsen, Julie, 76 Olsen, Thomas. 104 Olson, Mr. Barry, 157 Olson, Bradley. 20,23,76 Ones, Mr. Craig, 157 Ones, Mrs. Jill, 156 ORCHESTRA. 115 Orsi, Richard, 40,104 Ortmeier, Mr. Harold, 160 Ortmeier. Kelli, 52,86,110,157 Ortmeier. Kristi, 104 Osburn, Pamela, 104 Otte, Mr. Gerald, 49.152 Otte, Mark, 55,95,118 Overholser. Mr. Russ, 168 P Paine, Susan, 76 Patterson, John, 95 Patterson, Judy, 104 Patterson, Karen, 86,144 Patterson, Mrs. LaVonne, 157 Patterson, Paul, 15,18,40,58,86 Paulsen, Michael, 104 Paulsen, Pamela, 63,76,120,141 Peare, Joseph, 37,76 Pearson, Robert, 95 Pederson, Jill, 104 Penix, Keith. 86 Penke, Russell, 104 PEP CLUB, 122,123,124.125 Persson, Mark, 104 Persson, Michael 22,23,62,86 Peters, Jolie, 76 Petersen, Bradley, 18,76 Petersen, Jacque, 63,76,112,117,118 Petersen, Kenneth, 104 Petersen, Mark, 95 Petersen, Shane, 16,18,38,46,48,62,64,70, 77.142.146 Petersen, Sheila. 43.59,95,123.124 Petersen, Teresa, 86,130,158 Peterson, Joseph, 95 Peterson, Kevin, 104 Pille, Mary, 53,86,112,137.143 Pille, Neil, 104 PLAY, CHILDREN’S, 52 PLAY, ONE-ACT, 53 Plugge, Rita, 77 Plummer, Patricia, 77 Potter, Jodi, 59 Powell, Tracy, 104 177 Index Salsbury, Betty, 10,11,12,43,77 Salsbury, Bonnie. 10,11,43,77 Sanderson, Stephen, 87 Sandvold, Mr. Gaylen, 60,166 Satterfield, Elizabeth, 87 Satterfield, James, 96 Saunders, Steven, 87,128,129 Schaefer, Scott, 77 Schjodt, Mr. Harald. 67,151 SCHOOL BOARD, 150,151 Schroeder, Mr. Mark, 160,161 Schwartz, Elizabeth, 105 Scott, Ricky, 77 Seefus, Mark. 18,23,48,65,67,70,78 Seevers, Pamela, 96 Sellon, Mr. Dennis, 18,155 Sellon, Mrs. Mary, 154 SENIOR CLASS, 70,71.72.73.74,75,76,77 78,79 Sesemann, Todd, 87 Shald, Brian, 18,19,30,31,32,34,40,87,89, 130,147 Shanahan, Kurt, 103,105 Shaw, Lois, 61,78 Shaw, Stephanie, 62,96 Sheets, David, 105 Sheets, Larry, 87 Sheets, Scott, 18,78 Shipley, Mr. Dennis, 169 Showers, Kathleen, 105,127 Showers, Mrs. Marian, 154 Shreve, Mark. 105 Shuster, Scott, 96 Simpson, James Scott, 15,18,34,35,87, 137,163 Simpson, Sherry, 43,96 Smith, Carole, 29,43,80,87 Smith, Jed, 105 Smith, Michael, 60,105 Smith, Sandra, 41,105 Smith, Shirley, 96 Smith, Susan, 105 Smith, Tim, 87 Snyder, Kimberly, 105 Soderberg, Scott, 94,96 Solomon, Mrs. Edith, 159 Sonderup, Vicki, 87 SOPHOMORE CLASS, 90,91,92,93,94,95, 96,97 Sorensen, Crystal, 105 Sorensen, Mitchell, 87 SPANISH CLUB, 145 Sprick, Susan, 78 Springer, Shelly, 78,122,130,158 Staley, David, 96 Staton, Zane, 87 Steenbock, Denise, 78 Steenbock, Joan, 60,87,166 Stender, Mr.Roger, 10,11,162 Sterner, Jeff, 40,106 Stevens, Beverly, 87 Stier, Mrs. Diana, 168 Stodola, Merri, 96 Stodola, Steven, 87 Stolz, Kent, 87,114 Stone, Sherrie, 96 Stork, Carolyn, 87.124,125 Stork, Scott, 96,134 Stork, Shari, 87 Stratbucker, Nancy, 96 Prochaska, Thomas. 86 PROM, 58,59 Puffer, Kay, 86,166 Q Quick, John, 86 QUILL AND SCROLL, 138 Quist, Susan, 29,90,95 Ragan, John, 54.55,56,57,61,65,77,110,116, 117,126,133 Ragan, Kathleen, 95,144,167 Rasmussen, Ann, 104, 128 Rasmussen, Jill. 85,86 Rasmussen. Kent, 95 Rasmussen, Rhonda, 77 Rasmussen, Rick, 104 Rasmussen, Robin, 95,124 Rasmussen, Scott, 51,53,55,56,77 Rathjen, Denise, 86 Ray, Gary, 95 Ray, Kathleen, 77 Read. Julia, 43,86,117 Reeh, Sandra, 104 Reeh, Shane, 8,9,39,77 Reisen, Cynthia, 95 Renard, Mrs. Lew, 159 Reyzlik, Sandra, 86 Rhoades, Penny, 52,90,95,110,167 Richards, Mrs. Joan, 154 Robinson, Kevin, 96 Robinson, Stephen, 17,30,31,39,40,46,77, 146 Rogert, Jill, 96,122 Rohwer, Mr.Kenneth, 20,23,163 Rolland, Kenneth, 86 Rolland, Mindy, 14,96,143 Rose, Peggy, 105 Roth, Sheldon, 50,77,129 Roth, Vincent, 87 Rounds, Mary, 59,77 Ruzicka, Randal, 33,34,77,79 Ruzicka, Mr. Raymond, 157 Ruzicka, Mrs. Rose, 43,155 Ruzicka, Roxanne, 105,107 S 178 Stratman, Bruce, 88 Stratman. Richard, 106 Stricklett, Laurel, 10,11,12,24,26,42,43, 64.78 Stroyek, Christopher, 40,106,161 Stroyek, Steven. 18,46,48,49,78,130,147 STUDENT COUNCIL, 130,131 Sully, Mary, 78,140 Sully, Patricia, 51,53,88,112,114 Sully, Timothy, 40,106 Sum, Christopher, 106 Sundell, Robert, 78 Sundell, Sheryl, 52,96 Sutherland, Roger, 96 Sutherland, Ty, 78 Svendgaard, Kristi, 106 Svengard, Sheri, 88 Svoboda, Sherri, 88 T Taylor, Denise, 78,137,141 Taylor, Diane. 78 Taylor, Kimberly, 78 Teach, Mr. Fred, 60 Thaden, Mrs. Kathy, 166 Thaden, Mr. Roger, 14,165 Therkelsen, Mrs. Maxine, 168 THESPIANS, 127 Thielen, Connie, 78,138,159 Thielen, Kristin, 96 Thompson, Brian, 106 Thompson, James, 18,40,96 Thompson, John, 88 Thompson, Lisa, 47,96,119 Thompson, Marcia, 67,78 Thompson, Margaret, 96 Thompson, Pamela, 78,140 Thompson, Sharon, 106 Thompson, Steven, 88 Thone, Sarah, 88 Tichota, Brenda, 78 Tierney, James, 106 Tierney, Steven, 78 Tietz, Rebecca, 80,88,140 Timm, Steven, 88 Topf, Lisa, 106 TRACK, BOYS, 38,39,40 TRACK, GIRLS, 41,42,43 Tranmer, David, 106 Triplett, Jeri, 106 Tripp, Lisa, 88 Trolson, Mr. Richard, 164 Truhlsen, Ann, 13,96 Truhlsen, Rita, 88,119 Tucker, Mrs. Donna, 162 Tuggle, Tamara, 106 Tyson, John 56,96,127 U Uchtman, Mrs. Phyllis, 158 Uehling, Kenny, 78 Uehling, Leah, 88 Urdahl, Mr. Mike, 155 V VanBeek, Norma, 78,106 Vance, Alan, 106 VanCleave, Mr. James, 23,46,164 VanSant, David, 88 VanSant, Debra, 106 VARSITY CHOIR, 116,117,118 Vaughn, Valerie, 78 Vaughn, Vichelle, 106 Veeder, Leonard, 106 Vieux, Carolyn, 78 Vieux, Kenneth, 96 Vogt, Leland, 106 Vogt, Lori, 10,12,13,24,27,43,96 Vogt, Michael, 106 Vogt, Penny, 78 VOLLEYBALL, 10,11,12,13 Voss, John, 30,79 W Walker, Karen, 24,106,128 Walker, Mark, 106 Ward, Julie, 43,106 Ward, Sheila, 106 Warden, Mr. Dick, 150 Warden, Craig, 18,19,62,88,130 Warden, Jann, 29,41,43,90,97,128 Warren, Kay. 106,127 Warren, Mrs. LaDona, 169 Warren, Paul Joseph, 17,18,75,79 Warren, Robert, 100,107 Warrick, Gordon, 79 Warrick, Phillip, 79 Watkins, Elizabeth, 43,107 Watkins, John. 40,107 Watts, Jeanie, 24,25,43,88,121 Watts, Susan, 24,27,48,79 Webster, Mrs. LaVonne, 154 Webster, Mark 18,88 Weckmuller, Paul, 88 Wehrli, Kimberly, 79 Weinfurtner, Julie, 79 Weinfurtner, Theresa, 107 West, Luann, 97 White, Shari, 107 White, Vicki. 88,119 Wiblishouser, Jodene, 97 Wiese, Richard, 89 Wiese, Scott, 18,97 Wiese, Shawn, 97 Wiese, Tena, 107 Wilbur, Norma, 89 Wilcox, Mary, 89,144 179 Williams, Rob, 24 Willis, Jeffrey, 18,36,89 Willis, Michael, 18,97 Wilson, Mr. George, 157 Wolsmann. Sharon, 97 WRESTLING, 32,33,34,35.36 Wrich, Bradley, 98,107,161 Wrich, Julie, 107 Wrich, Roger, 89 Wright, Mrs. Dorothy, 151 Wright, Kenneth, 107 Wulf, Crystal, 89 Wulf, Monte. 23,59,86,89 Young, Pamela Jane, 10,46,48,67,77,79,130 Young, Pamela Jean, 79 Young, Steven, 107 Young, Teresa, 13,24,90,97,123,124 180 Though our high school days pass quickly, We discover that learning wasn’t half as bad as we expected. The pencil stubs and eraser crumbs And discarded pens Remind us of the working hours, While the secret notes and special talks Recall to us our friends. When you think about it We’ve really learned a lot, Like typing, researching, adding, Reading, writing and skipping. But one thing we haven’t uncovered yet Is the direction our hearts will follow After the high school days end. 181 m WALSWORTH Marceline, Mo., U.S.A. Ill WALSWORTH Marce lint . Mo.. IS. A