Brookfield Central High School - Legend Yearbook (Brookfield, WI)

Page 109 text:

E i ln order to maintain a high level of enthusi- rm, many people set goals of increasing one late, ten pounds, or one inch around their arms hile others set long term goals like benching the Lack, setting a new record in the parallel squat, I reaching state and national standards. Lifting 'the only sport where you can see the growth md progress you make both physically and sta- ltically at the same time. - Tom Merkel , , f i i T 1 l, - ff . 'ff t , E 3 Y asv' X EH, X ? Ig P? 5 9 I' Weight Training Whether they lift to maintain their physique, to train for a sport, or to show off at the bench, the members of the Brookfield Central Weight Club find time in their schedules to pump iron. They meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for grueling workouts lasting between one and two hours. Weight lifting takes stamina, guts, and time, but it is an excellent preparation for foot- ball, replies Jamie Keuper. Coach Zimmerman, who co-advises the club with coach Palm sums up the purpose of the club, We've got 30 guys with the primary goal of getting 'bigger, stronger, and faster. The group uses both a Universal machine and free weights along with other exercise equipment to supple- ment the fitness program. ln order to gain maximum strength, the program emphasizes four major liftsg the parallel squat, bench press, dead lift, and power clean. Although all the benefits of weight lift- ing are still unknown, sophomore Carl Thiesen concentrates the objectives of the lifter, lt's a lot of hard work, self- determination, and self-sacrifice, but in the end it pays off. Weight Training f 105

Page 108 text:

Conservation Club Q.. r . tx.. Y tit if 3 ff ' J 55:33:43 :ij X: A' - 'R AS X c -ig ' A-21.8 Brookfield Central's Conservation Club, a group of young men and women dedicated to preserving our natural resources, had a banner year. The club participated in many inter- esting and stimulating activities, such as a hike along the Scuppernong Nature Trail, in which members were able to observe and identify different plant species, working at the Trees for Tomorrow camp at Eagle River, and participating in an Arbor Day tree plant- ing program in Elm Grove. Meeting every Monday for an hour after school, club members often listen to guest speakers from such important organizations as the DNR, the CYC, and the Wildlife Federation. Some informed speakers were found here at Central, Mr. Barnes spent an afternoon sharing his knowledge on bird identification with the club. Kevin Hutchinson comments, I learned a lot from the presentations we 104 f Conservation Club .js qs:-3 One of the best things about the club is g ting together with people who have similar int ests to discuss and learn about nature and cc servation. Hiking along the Scuppernong Ti was really fun, I enjoyed seeing the differi things along it, including an old mill that is fou in the area. It was also a very educational expe ence, but the best part, I feel, is just being o doors. - Sue Ciemins 2 l I i had this year. Getting firsthand informa- tion from experts in the fields of bird banding and owl rehabilitation was extremely beneficial and educational. Another interesting presentation con- sisted of Mr. Cook's slides of his trip to Africa several years ago. Other club activities include films, lec- tures, and videotapes pertinent to the concept of conservation and use of the school's bird feeder and wildlife area. For Central's environmentally conscious students, these are valuable projects. Ut Ftefilling the bird feeder outside school, Brian Gohde, Steve Mierow, and Scott Semrad joke to pass time. l2t Conservation Club - llstl: Karen Cieminski, Lisa Toussaint, Sue Cieminski, l2ndl: Angela Budiac, Steve Mierow, Scott Semrad, Brian Gohde. l3j Eating out of a bird feeder, a squirrel finds food during a winter day. MJ Attempting a personal record, junior weight lifter Jamie Keuper groans with the agony caused by the huge load resting on his shoulders while two other litters spot for him. l5y Bench pressing after school, senior Carl Breed builds muscle for the tennis season. I,

Page 110 text:

Drama Drama Drama In spite of the perpetual problem of inadequate facilities, the Drama Club has continued in its tradition of produc- ing excellent theatrical interpretations. At the beginning of the year, it appeared that the club would get a long needed sound system, which would be used both in the Little Theater and on the cafeteria stage, but by late fall this had been reduced to a few speaker cables. And even these seemed fated to disappear: their shipment was delayed so long that Mrs. Streiff had to call Tom Hooper at Contact Six to help her obtain them, resulting in six cables and a television spot for the club. The club grew tremendously this year, with more than twice the active mem- bership of last year, and the year was characterized by attempts to get all members involved in the various club activities. The year began with three one act plays in October: Starstruck The, Still Alarm, and the contest play, A Company of Wayward Saints. Although the open- ing night audience was predictably small, the cast and crew were pleased to see standing-room only crowds at both the Friday and Saturday night per- formances. The contest play continued with a series of inter-school competitions, and although it was stopped from going to the state competitions, it did receive third place at the District Contest. .This year's winter musical, Li'l Abner, was particularly popular with club mem- bers because it allowed for such a large cast. There were over thirty acting and singing parts, which gave many people a chance to be involved with the produc- tion. In addition to these shows and the spring three-act play, the Drama Club sponsored many other activities, includ- ing all-club field trips and a new pro- gram which allows all students to try their hand at acting in an informal atmosphere. With destinations ranging from the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee to the Uni- versity of Wisconsin-Madison, the club's field trips offered enjoyable expe- riences for all. Dave Platt remembers, When we went to the workshops in Madison, l went to a showing of the Lon- don Cuckold, where we learned the proper techniques for stage fighting. lt made for a very interesting bus ride home. Club Vice-President Sean Smullen and advisor Jeanne Streiff began a new program this year in which club mem- bers meet at private homes to read 106 f Drama Club fl three-act plays. While this certainly was an enjoyable program for all involved, it also had practical usage, helping Mrs. Streiff to choose the spring play. Speak- ing of the first such session, Mark Jenni- son says, The best thing was that it got so many people together. We switched the parts around alot, so we got to hear John Puchner doing about a hundred different impersonations, and Tim Knuth reading the female lead in a fal- setto voice. One quickly learns from Drama Club that everyone is important, from the musical soloist to the stage crew mem- ber. Cooperation and hard work hold the club together, and gave it a more than successful year. Summarizes Lisa Regan, Being in Drama has made me learn to work with a group, rather than always doing things my way. 1 'Q'