Blair High School - Tattler Yearbook (Blair, NE)

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Newly inducted NHS member Pete Svend- gard enjoys some refreshments at the post- convocation reception. Craig Hanson, senior NHS member, address- es the audience at Honors Convocation. Hanson served as master of ceremonies. Senior instrumentalist Doug Carlsen re- ceives the John Philip Sousa Award from Band Director Eric Fahrlander. Doug is a four-year member of the band. National Honor Society. Row 1 - Craig Han- son, Scott Fox, Kim Schreffler, Doug Carl- sen, Lisa Lund, Michelle Edwards, Joy Blazek, Steve Lemon, Heidi Reyzlik, Kathy Gleeson and Janet Kruse. Row 2 - Julia Jor- gensen, Barb Wrightson, Jennifer Kros, Jen- nifer Pechnik, Cathy Weeks, Amy Heinrich, Laura Coulter, Becky Vinton, Wendy Roberts, Suzette Gammel and Andrea John- son. Row 3 - Sheryl Shuster, Mr. Gene Bau- mert, Kim Jorgensen, Susan Read, Tammy Benson, Crystal Novak, Suzie Edged, Alex Abariotes, Trent Carmichael, J.J. Irhke, Adam Riddle and Pete Svendgard. Not pictured: Julie Lippincott, Cheri Rathjen, Kathy Bag- by, Kari Epperson, Steve Picton and Tim Nockels. Honors Convocation - 29

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Convocation Sees 3 Seniors Inducted Into Hall of Fame The annual Honors Convocation provided a time for the recognition ol students and their accomplishments throughout the year. Students were honored in academics, music, clubs, athletics, drama and vocational areas. This was the second year for the Blair High Hall of Fame awards to be presented at Honors Convocation. Students and alumni who achieved high success in a particular area dur- ing high school were awarded. Each recipient received a life-time pass to all Blair High events. Seniors Craig Hanson, Marty Uitts and Ron Soren- sen were inducted into the Hall of Fame. “I feel very honored to be selected as a worthy member of that distin- guished group of Blair High alumni,” Craig commented. The traditional tapping of new members into the National Honor So- ciety concluded the program. Mem- ber selection was based on leader- ship, service, scholarship and char- acter. The newly inducted members in- cluded seniors Pete Svendgard, Wendy Roberts, Andrea Johnson, Suzette Gammel, Tim Nockels, Sheryl Shuster, Steve Piction, Kathy Bagby and Kari Epperson. The newly inducted juniors includ- ed Amy Heinrich, Becky Vinton, Kim Jorgensen, Laura Coulter, Tammy Benson, Adam Riddle, Crystal Novak, Julie Lippincott, Julie Jorgensen, Cheri Rathjen, Jennifer Pechnik, Jenny Kros, Alex Abariotes, Trent Car- michael, Cathy Weeks, J.J. Ihrke, Suzzane Edgell, Barb Wrightson and Susan Read. National Honor Society inducted an honorary member, Mr. Gene Bau- mert, retiring assistant principal. Mr. Baumert received a standing ovation after receiving the award from Stu- dent Council. Jenny Kros commented, “I thought it was a neat ceremony for inducting the new members and probably really special for the old members.” “I think it’s fun to see the reaction on the new members' faces as they are tapped!” added senior NHS member Kim Schreffler. 28 - Honors Convocation Retiring assistant principal Gene Baumert receives a standing ovation after being presented an award by Student Council. Mr. Baumert was also inducted into National Honor Society during Honors Convocation.

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Student Honors Outstanding Business Student Joy Blazek Outstanding Distributive Student Jolie Clark Outstanding Trades Industries Student Shawn Hovendick Outstanding Home Ec. Student Stacy Springer Outstanding Agri-Business Studenl Suzie Foley Craig Kuhr Outstanding Freshman Award Tony Little Edith M. Wise Memorial Award Penny McIntosh Outstanding Vocal Music Award Melissia Brickey Outstanding MCC Student Amie Hansen Society of Women Engineers Award Kathy Gleeson Bear Tracks Byline Award Marty Uitts, Corey Kneifl World-Herald Kay Staffer Award Mike Andreasen Student Journalist of the Year Mike Andreasen Outstanding Math Student Craig Hanson Outstanding Forensics Student Kristi Olsen Honor Thespians Kathy Bagby, Andrea Johnson, Jenny Bruun Best Technician Melissia Brickey Best Thespian Melissia Brickey National Merit Finalists Clark Anderson, Steve Picton UNL Honors Program Derek Brummer Scholar Athlete Award Noal Curley, Kathy Gleeson Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation Award Nathan Funk Seniors Greg Beebe and Doug Carlsen prac- tice before school with the marching band on the practice field. Greg, along with Steve Lemon, won the Louis Armstrong Jazz award while Doug received the John Philip Sousa award. Mrs. Jean Hundtoft works on Jenny Bruun’s hair for “The Crocodile Smiles.” Jenny was named best actress for her role as Madame Angelique. Senior Marty Uitts, co-winner of the Rufus Olson Memorial award, brings down a re- bound in varsity action against Tekamah- Herman. 30 - Honors