Cairo Public School - Centura Yearbook (Cairo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1987 volume:

CENTURION 1987 CENTURA PUBLIC SCHOOL CAIRO, NE CONTENTS EVENTS .. 2 ATHLETICS .. 15 ORGANIZATIONS ... 29 STAFF .. 45 SENIORS UNDERCLASSMEN .. .. 51 JR. HIGH ... 61 EDITOR: COLLEEN NIELSEN HOMECOMING The Homecoming Celebration started Tuesday, November 30th, as the halls were filled with stripes and shades. Wednesday was designated as “I Want to Be a Cowboy” day. The festivities proceeded to Thursday with the attire of burgundy and white. Spirit days con- cluded on Friday with Dress-up Day. Along with these activities, the pods were decorated with each class as- signed a different pod. Prizes were awarded to the clas- ses that had the most participation during spirit days and in pod decoration. In both cases, the Seniors took first. That night the volleyball team whipped Loup City despite the Raiders’ attempts. Also, the football team pulled off another win in spite of Mother Nature’s tac- tics. Saturday evening, October 4th, the 1986 Home- coming dance was held. Dana Spiehs and Terry Nitsch were crowned by former royalty, Jennifer Reynolds and Dave Bell. First Runners-up were Vanessa Melch and Kyle Caspersen. Second Runners-up were Melissa Bel- lamy and Steve Setsodi. Other candidates included Hali Lockhart, Denise Trumler, Rob Hargens, and Darin Jantzi. Heather Myers and James Hoke were crown bearers. Robe bearers were Heather Simdorn and Bill Baasch. Shawn Nielsen and Dawn Werre were the junior attendants, as were Todd Nitsch and Wanda Stienike for the sophomores. The royal court danced to the theme song “Heaven In Your Eyes,” followed by music played by the Cliche. MANAOfM OWMtt C WIST HAVANA N« kaaciA4.tr h. «ii «at) HEAVEN IN YOUR EYES ri BACK HOW: Melissa Bellamy, Vanessa Melch, Hali Lockhart. Denise Trumler, Robert Hargens. Darin Jantzi, Steve Setsodi, Kyle Caspersen. FRONT ROW: Jenny Reynolds. Wanda Stienike, Dawn Werre, Heather Myers. Heather Simdorn, Dana Spiehs, Terry Nitsch, Bill Baasch, Shawn Nielsen, James Hoke, Todd Nitsch, Dave Bell 3 FALL PLAY This year four one-act plays were presented as the fall play on November 13 and 14. Rehear- sals for The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg” were held after school. The other three plays were rehearsed in Drama Class. They were “Good-Bye to the Clown”, “A Game”, and “Baby”. Performances included both comedy and drama. “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg” is a satire of a town that considered itself “incorruptible” and found that it was mistaken. “Good-Bye to the Clown” deals with a little girl who has created an imaginary clown to take the place of her father who has died. “A Game” begins as a simple experiment in game playing between three innocent and unsus- pecting participants. Soon the effects of greed and possessiveness cause the game to become re- ality. “Baby” is a somewhat outrageous comedy in which the world is viewed through the eyes of a baby. The theater was full both nights, and audi- ences indicated their appreciation. Peggy, Mother, Clown and Uncle George eat supper in “Good-Bye to the Clown. «� � W.J Edward and Mary Richards discuss the money in “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg.” Petunia Pinkerton praises her husband Mayor Pinkerton of Hadleyburg while Mr. Billson and Mr. Wilson watch. Jeremiah and Prudence Cox wait patiently in Hadleyburg. The Stranger begins his work on corrupting Hadleyburg. 4 Baby tries to drive her parents crazy during babyhood. Give Granny a kiss! CAST The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg The Stranger............................... Steve Setsodi Edward Richards.................. Devin Brundage Mary Richards....................... Tammy Werre Jeremiah Cox............................... Robby Powers Prudence Cox.................. Brenda Hadenfeidt John W. Billson.................. David Petersen Beulah Billson.......................... Michelle Powers Thurlow G. Wilson...........................Terry Nitsch Ermentrude Wilson................ Denise Trumler Rev. Mr. Burgess...................... Jeff Dubbs Jack Halliday................................ Tim Hewitt Gregory Yates............................... Drew Drummond Wilhelmina Yates....................... Dannielle Powers L. Ingoldby Whitworth....................... Alan Gibreal Dolly W'hitworth........................... Chris Stokes Elias Pinkerton.................. Doug Janulewicz Petunia Pinkerton.......................... Carla Hadenfeidt Children.........................Chad Anderson Willie Garrett, Erin Miller Photographer....................DeAnn Drummond Messenger................................ Colleen Brown Postal Delivery............................. Erin Miller Good-Bye To The Clown Miss Erwin................................ Brandy Smith Dr. Benson.......................John Heckman Peggy............................ Roxie Maixner The Clown........................ Wes Wellensiek Uncle George................................ Greg Gottlob Mother........................... Tammy Cudaback A Game Dr. Henning....................... Seanna Kissler Baker...................................... Carla Merritt Edson.......................................Julie Stutzman Carter........................... Wanda Stienike Baby Baby........................................ Lori Anderson Coach........................................Jody Bowden Timekeeper....................... Twyla Hartman Doctor...........................Wes Wellensiek Mommy............................ Teresa Oseka Daddy................................ Jacy Todd Grandma....................................Seanna Kissler Grandpa.................................... Brent Madsen Auntie .......................... Sherry Todd Unc.............................. Greg Gottlob Babysitter..................................Twyla Hartman Boyfriend................................... John Heckman Director................................... Vicky Breiner Student Directors................ Wendy Hewitt Dawn Werre Dr. Henning explains the instructions in “A Game”. Carter reads her card when the light comes on. 5 HARVEST OF HARMONY The 1986 Harvest of Harmony Pa- rade was held on a beautiful October day in downtown Grand Island. Van- essa Melch was selected by the band to be Centura’s candidate in the Queen Pageant. High school girls from across the state competed for the honor of reigning over the forty-fifth annual pa- rade. The day began with interviews for all the candidates. The rest of the day was filled with fun, and that eve- ning the Queen and her attendants were chosen. The next day, on October 4th, the parade was held, with over two hun- dred bands and floats participating. The marching Centurions finished in 3rd place in class C competition. The 1986 Marching Centurions leaders of the pack! Queen Candidate Miss Vanessa Melch No applause, just money please! Wait! I’m in the turning lane! 6 SWEETHEART DANCE The Sweetheart dance was sponsored by the FHA and FFA clubs again this year. Karen Dethlefs was crowned Queen and Danny Williams was crowned King. They were chosen by the vocational clubs of FHA and FFA. Joan Berlie and Kurt Kroeger came back to crown the King and Queen. The dance was fun for all that attended. And the dance is off Royalty dance ROYALTY: Brenda Hardenbrook, DeAnn Brown, Carla Merritt, Joan Berlie. Karen Dethlefs, Danny Williams, Kurt Kroeger, Bob Harders, Travis Caspersen, John Kroe- ger. Waiting for the red carpet. 1987 JR.- SR. PROM Connie, you re such a cool stud! And the entertainment begins. 8 “NEVER SAY GOODBYE” Atchoo! DeAnn, is something wrong? Seanna and Lori put on a great show. Teresa seems to be having fun! The Jr.-Sr. Prom was held on May 2, 1987, at 6:30 p.m. It started with a meal catered by Vlassy’s Holi- day Inn, Grand Island. Then the jun- iors provided entertainment with a skit and a baby picture slide show. The dance was held in the elementa- ry school gym with music provided by “Sunset Light and Sound.” After the dance, the students participated in an alcohol-free casino party. Some really nice prizes were given away. Rev. Galloway gives the opening prayer. Seniors stealing some souvenirs. ROY’S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE i FARM 124 Grand Ave. Ravenna, NE 45-3535 CASEYS TIMBERLINE REMODELING AND CONSTRUCTION 1222IV CHARLES GRAND ISLAND. NE NUOI OOajSMMM 9 GRADUATION Our seniors were graduated on Saturday evening. May 16 before a large crowd of family, relatives and friends. Then on the following Mon- day morning after having graduated the Saturday night before, our 39 Centura Seniors were treated to a special breakfast in their honor. Mr. Drummond gave the welcome at Gradua- tion. Curt Baldwin receiving his diploma. Chris and Dana laugh when they think of get- ting their diplomas. Wendy looking for her diploma. The graduating class of 1987. 10 11 Enjoying a good breakfast? AWARDS NIGHT MISTRESS AND MASTER OF CEREMONIES Julie Stutzman and Chris Buggeln SPEAKER Bill Brown SPORTSMANSHIP AND LOYALTY Terry Nitsch and Missy Bellamy f ACADEMIC HONORS Rob Powers, Brenda Hadenfeldt and Denise Trumler SENIOR SERVICE AWARD Jeff Selden and Denise Trumler OUTSTANDING UNDERCLASSMEN Julie Stutzman and Chris Buggeln 12 BOELUS STATE BANK Boelus, NE 68820 Phone 996-4283 DR. STEVE CROMER Family Dentistry Cairo, NE 485-4452 MATH AWARD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS- FBLA SCHOLARSHIP Jeff Baldwin SCHOLARSHIP Vanessa Melch Cathy Conn SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD Terry Nitsch and Missy Bellamy NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP Terry Nitsch and Vanessa Melch STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP Terry Nitsch and Denise Trumler BOYS BASKETBALL AWARD Rik Buss FBLA HONORS: Brenda Hadenfeldt, Dana Petersen and Dana Spiehs. GIRLS BASKETBALL AWARD Missy Bellamy DELTA EPSILON PHI FHA STATE QUALIFIERS: L. Rowland, J. Obermiller and D. Powers JENSEN’S GROCERY LOCKER Boelus, NE 68820 Phone 996-4281 GEORGE ROHWEDER TRUCKING Livestock Hauling Cairo, NE Phone 485-4434 AWARDS NIGHT HONOR ROLL AWARDS FOOTBALL AWARDS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AWARDS VOLLEYBALL AWARDS WRESTLING AWARDS BOYS BASKETBALL AWARDS GIRLS BASKETBALL AWARDS GOLF SPEECH AND DRAMA AWARDS CHEERLEADERS 1987-88 M ATHLETICS FOOTBALL The Centura Football squad, led by seven sen- iors, started out the year with a great deal of enthusi- asm and spirit only to face a very tough schedule. The Centurions ended the season with 2 wins and 6 losses. The positive side of the season has to be the ex- perience that the underclassmen gained. It will go a long way toward making the next couple of years suc- cessful for Centura Football. Also on the positive side were the attitudes of the players. The seniors provid- ed good examples with their leadership. The work, effort, and sacrifices that they made will remain a part of Centura for years to come. The underclass- men also played an important part in the team this year and their attitudes were also greatly appreciat- ed. Four Centurions were named to the Louplatte All-Conference Football team: defensive end Rob Hargens, offensive guard Bill Baasch, joined by kick- er Kyle Casperson and punter Darin Jantzi. Offen- sive guard Dan Williams and running back Brent Madsen were designated as Honorable Mention. TOP ROW: Student manager Dan Maynard, student manager Tige Hauschild, Lonny Loy, Jeff Baldwin, Chris Trumler, Steve Lauritsen, Brian Meyer, Craig Badura, Andy Veeder. FOURTH ROW: Dave Baasch, Jason Leetch. Jason Simdorn, Brad Keck, Bob Morris, Randy Baldwin, David Hostetler. THIRD ROW: Assistant coach Mark Coe, Lanny Johnson, Damon Obermiller, Kenny Williams, Greg Gottlob, Jacy Todd, Roy Wooden, Travis Caspersen, Brent Madsen. SECOND ROW: Assistant coach Jim Olsen, Will Kemptar, Scott Loy, Bill Baasch, Bob Harder, Rusty Lamberson, Jim Leetch, Lee Smith. FRONT ROW: Coach Bill Hauschild, Kyle Caspersen, Dan Williams, Brad Bushhousen, Marc Vieth, Rob Hargens, Darin Jantzi, Rob Powers. 16 SCOREBOARD JACOBSEN FUNERAL HOME St. Paul, NE 68873 GOLDEN NUGGET STEAKHOUSE Boelus, NE 68820 Phone 996-9260 SR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL den, Shelly Brase. Jana Hochstetler, Sherry Tyma, Wanda Stienike. Jennifer Bell, Teresa Oseka, Dana Spiehs, Assist. Coach Soderman. MIDDLE ROW: Val Tyma, Jody Bowden. Jaci Johansen, Marcia Kuszak, Julie Baldwin, Jacque Dean, Janet Obermiller, Hali Lockhart. FRONT ROW: Lori Anderson, Monica Hardens, Heather Ripp, Erin Karr, Celeste Ripp, Dana Petersen. The 1986-87 Centura Girls Volleyball team compiled a 14-6 record under the leadership and quality perform- ance of five seniors. A special and unique honor for two seniors were Omaha All State Selections. Missy Bellamy was nominated All State for her dominate performance during her high school career. Hali Lockhart was selected as All State Honorable Mention for her performance. Highlights of the season were runner-up in Confer- ence tournament and regular season, Sub-district run- ners-up, Adams Central Invitational Champions, second Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational, third Kear- ney Catholic Invitational. The JV’s finish the season with a winning record at 6-3. The Freshmens’ final record was 3-6. Another ace serve by Missy! SCOREBOARD OPPONENT SCORE OUTCOME GICC 13-15 02-15 LOSS St. Cecilia 15-05 10-15 15-05 WIN GICC 05-15 11-15 LOSS Ord 15-04 17-15 WIN Kearney Catholic 15-05 15-01 WIN Burwell 05-15 05-15 LOSS Adams Central 15-07 15-03 WIN Sandy Creek 15-04 15-08 WIN Loup City 15-03 15-09 WIN Wood River 15-10 15-03 WIN Ravenna 15-08 15-04 WIN Shelton 15-09 15-05 WIN GICC 06-15 03-15 LOSS St. Paul 15-12 15-09 WIN Gibbon 15-03 15-06 WIN LOUPLATTE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Gibbon 15-07 15-06 WIN St. Paul 15-05 15-04 WIN Burwell 02-15 07-15 LOSS SUB-DISTRICTS Ravenna 09-15 15-09 15-04 WIN Burwell 08-15 04-15 LOSS CAIRO LUMBER COMPANY Your Complete Home Service Center (We Deliver) Phone 308 185 4671 FURTAK’S JEWELRY Ravenna, Nebraska • URAF TING st R VICES • electrical supplies • plumbing supplies • BUILOERS HARDWARES . MEATILATOR FIREPLACES • ANDERSON WlNOOWS • thermo thru doors • Olympic paints Nice form, Teresa! Coach Mettenbrink discusses the plan. Spike it to ’em, Wanda. THE PARTS PRO mitflUTomoTivE. BILL DWORAK 412 Grand Avenue; Ravenna, NE 68869 Phone 452-3244 Farmers Union Cooperative Association — BRANCH — St. Paul, Nebraska 68873 Dannebrog, NE 68831 Phone (308) 754 4431 Phone (308) 226-2275 CROSS COUNTRY A State Championship highlighted a very successful season for the cross country teams. The season was marked by hard work and great improvement by both boys and girls teams. Along with the State Championship the boys won the district meet and finished second in the Conference meet. The girls top finishes were sec- ond place at the Kearney State meet, third at dis- trict, and ninth at State. Leading runners for the boys at State were: Shawn Nielsen 4th, Drew Drummond 13th, Ter- ry Nitsch 18th, Brian Powers 26th, and Rik Buss 30th. Doug Meyer also ran Varsity at several meets. Leading runners for the girls were: Jodi Kluthe, Kristin Kemptar, Tami Harders, Julie Stutzman, and Verdean Melch. Graduating Seniors include Terry Nitsch, Rik Buss, Doug Brown, Denise Trumler, Vanessa Melch, and Christina Rossing. Fourteen runners will be returning next year. Wait a minute! She’s over the line. BACK ROW: Coach Bill Brown, David Petersen, Randy Brase, John Heckman, Wes Wellen- siek, Terry Nitsch, Rik Buss, Brian Powers, Tammy Werre. MIDDLE ROW: Brenda Haden- feldt, Vanessa Melch, Shawn Nielsen. Drew Drummond, Doug Meyer, Doug Brown, John Poehler, Julie Stutzman. FRONT ROW: Tami Harders, Denise Trumler, Christina Rossing, Jodi Kluthe, Verdean Melch, Kristin Kemptar. Hey! Where did the rabbit go? 20 Bismark Road at Cherry Street P. O. Box 972 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802 WRESTLING An aggressive style and good hard work paid off for the Centura wrestling team this year as the Centurions captured trophies at four meets and qualified Jeff Dubbs, Bill Baasch and Dave Baasch for the State tournament. These three wrestlers, as well as the rest of the team, seemed to consistently improve from week to week and to develop their skills very well as the year progressed. From the hours of jumping rope to the “joy” of circuit training and the ever-present motivational tapes, the wrestlers took on a look and attitude all their own. This attitude, combined with the hard work paid off where it counted - on the mat. The team of twen- ty-one wrestlers had thirteen young men with winning records. “Some of the kids came away really hungry for next year,” Coach Coe said. “The kids know now what it takes to be successful in the sport. These are good people, and they have given the wrest- lers who will follow them something good to try to surpass.” Jeff Dubbs, Dave Baasch, Bill Baasch Jeff. Dave, and Jeff receive their medals. FRONT ROW: Jeff Cuddie, Jeff Dubbs, Troy Wampole, Dave Baasch. Rod Dethiefs, Da- mon Obermiller, Doug Meyer. MIDDLE ROW: Greg Gottlob, Jacy Todd, Russell Kosmicki, Brian Meyer, Adam Dibbern, Rustv Lamberson, Bob Morse, Carrie Poehler. BACK ROW: Head Coach, Mark Coe; Hali Lockhart, Marc Vieth, Tod Brandt, Will Kemptar, Bill Baasch, Rob Powers, Val Tyma, Asst. Coach: Glenn Blake. 21 DISTRICT RUNNERS-UP Missy and Jana fighting for the rebound. CENTURA GIRLS BASKETBALL 1986-1987 OPPONENT OUTCOME SCORE WOOD RIVER WON 66-41 PLEASANTON LOSS 43-55 BROKEN BOW WON 67-53 ADAMS CENTRAL WON 70-44 ORD WON 59-56 HOLDREGE WON 52-25 G.I.C.C. WON 64-50 BURWELL WON 48-37 ALBION WON 49-23 ELBA WON 95-29 GIBBON LOSS 44-48 ST. PAUL WON 88-32 RAVENNA WON 64-40 KEARNEY CATHOLIC WON 50-46 LOUP CITY WON 56-42 LOU-PLATTE CONF. TOURN. BURWELL WON 50-38 LOUP CITY WON 56-53 GIBBON LOSS 37-39 SUBDISTRICT AT ORD RAVENNA WON 63-33 LOUP CITY WON 57-41 DISTRICT AT ALBION BATTLE CREEK LOSS 41-73 Hoping that the shot will go in. Wendy enjoying the glory of the victory of sub-districts. 22 SUB-DISTRICT CHAMPS Missy attracts a crowd when shooting. Happy Seniors: Missy, Wendi, Hali. The leadership of three seniors: Hali Lockhart, Missy Bellamy and Wendi Hadenfeldt helped make the 1986-87 basketball team enjoy a very successful 17-4 season. Together the team enjoyed many highlights during the season such as Conference Co-Champs, Conference Run- ners-up, Direct Runners-up and beating Loup City for the third time. Several disappointments were losing to Gibbon in the conference championship and losing to Battle Creek which ended Centura’s hopes for a state berth in the district fi- nals. Post season honors go to: Missy Bellamy 2nd team All State Lincoln Star, Omaha World Herald All State Honor- able Mention, Heartland All Area, All Area C-l, All Confer- ence; Hali Lockhart All Conference, Heartland All Area C 2nd team, Omaha World Herald Honorable Mention; Wanda Stienke All Conference, Grand Island All Area C- Honorable Mention; Jana Hochstetler All Conference Hon- orable Mention, Grand Island All Area C Honorable Men- tion; Jaci Johansen Grand Island All Area C Honorable Mention. The JV’s had a successful season at 11-2, and the fresh- men were 5-1 for the year. Coach Kathy Mettenbrink and Coach Ed Ryan ex- pressed the feeling that all the teams had dedication, drive, determination and willingness to work. BACK ROW: Coach Mettenbrink, Teresa Morris; student manager, Renee Hardenbrook; stu- dent manager. MIDDLE ROW: Alex Brueckner, Marcia Kuszak, Vickie Wooden, Jennifer Sel- den. Jennifer Bell, Erin Karr, Jana Hochstetler. FRONT ROW: Teresa Oseka, Sherry Tyma, Wanda Stienike, Missy Bellamy, Wendy Hadenfeldt, Hali Lockhart, Jody Bowden, Jaci Jo- hansen. A valiant effort but second place in Conference Tournament. 23 BOYS’ BASKETBALL After having their difficulties in the first half of the season, the Centura boys basketball team came on strong in February, to win the Lou-Platte conference tournament, and put together a seven-game winning streak to close out the regular season. The conference tournament offered new life to the Centurions, and the team took advantage of the opportuni- ty. For the third time in the tournament, Centura had downed foes, such as: Adam Central, Wood River, and Rav- enna, that had earlier beaten them. Following the tourna- ment, Coach Olsen commented, “It was a very rewarding championship, because we had to work hard to improve. I think our improvement showed.” After having a record of 4 wins and 7 losses at one point, the team ended up with a record of 11 wins and 8 iosses. It was a successful season. Three players received post season honors. Terry Nitsch, Darin Jantzi, and Rob Hargens were all voted to the Lou-Platte All- Conference team. Terry also was named to the Grand Island Indepen- dent All-Area Class C first team, and the Omaha World Herald Honorable Mention All-State team. Darin was se- lected as All-Area Class C second team, and Rob to the All- Area Class C Honorable Mention squad. CENTURA BASKETBALL 1986-1987 OPPONENT OUTCOME SCORE Wood River L 38-50 Pleasanton W 50-47 Hastings Adams Central L 41-48 G.I.C.C. L 36-46 Holdrege L 41-68 Burwell W 59-52 Albion W 62-60 Broken Bow L 57-71 Gibbon W 54-49 St. Paul L 48-51 Ravenna L 43-54 f . '4W ooodAiab sales a service •“LOU-PLATTE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Hastings Adams Central W 54-51 Wood River W 20T 57-56 Ravenna W 44-43 Loup City W 65-56 Shelton W 55-42 Kearney Catholic W 53-47 Hastings St. Cecilia W 59-55 ♦SUB-DISTRICT AT ORD“ Burwell L 39-54 FINAL RECORD: 11-8 J.V. RECORD: 10-4 FRESHMEN: 3-3 ST. PAUL TIRE CO., INC. 403 Howard Ave. St. Paul, NE 68873 754-4062 — Home 754-5247 24 A-N-K SERVICE Hwy 2 11 — Cairo, NE Allan Kim Keck LOU-PLATTE CONFERENCE CHAMPS BACK ROW: Coach Olsen, Asst. Bill Brown . FOURTH ROW: Tim Hewitt, Jason Leetch, David Hostetler, Wes Wellensiek, Mike Deines, Bob Harders THIRD ROW': Jason Simdorn, Chris Trumler, Steve Lauritsen, Roy Wooden, Doug Heminger, Randy Baldwin. SECOND ROW: Jon Kroeger, Drew Drummond, Todd Nitsch, Travis Caspersen, Scott Loy. FRONT ROW': Rob Har- gens, Terry Nitsch, Rob Schultz, Kyle Caspersen, Steve Setsodi, Darin Jantzi, Rik Buss. No pressure, Terry! 25 SR. HIGH TRACK TEAM The Centura track team consisted of 46 members, and had a terrific season. The girls won 3 meets, placed 3rd in Con- ference, 3rd in District, and 7th in State. The boys were 7th in Conference and 3rd in District. There were 9 State qualifiers. Plac- ing in the state meet were Denise Trum- ler, Lori Anderson, Verdean Melch, Con- nie Lauritsen lrst in the 400 meter relay 51.65 (undefeated throughout the sea- son). Jana Hochstetler 4th in the high jump 5’0“; Denise Trumler 2nd in the long jump 17’5 l 4”(school record); Drew Drummond 4th in the 3200 meter run 10:03.58. Other state qualifiers were: Teresa Oseka in the disc, Curt Baldwin in the 800 and 400 meter run, and Rusty Lamberson in the pole vault. Lord, help me get through the day! Stretch a little farther. BACK KOW: Randy Baldwin, Jeremy Brown. Doug Brown, William Kemptar, Tod Brandt, Rusty Lamberson, Jason Simdorn, Terry Nitsch, Curt Baldwin. Rik Buss. MIDDLE ROW: Brian Meyer, Devin Brundage, Drew Drummond, Jon Kroeger, John Poehler, Brian Powers, Doug Meyer. FRONT ROW: Craig Badura, Ty Vogel. Dave Baasch, Scott Loy, Shawn Nielsen, Brent Madsen, David Petersen. BACK ROW: Janet Obermiller, Cindie Reinhardt, Jennifer Selden, Jana Hochstetler, Val Tyma, Sherry Tyma, Teresa Oseka. MIDDLE ROW: Connie Lauritsen, Verdean Melch, Brandi Smith, Kristin Kemptar, Tami Harders, Jodi Kluthe. Monica Hargens, Heather Sim- dorn. FRONT ROW: Kim Blake Jennifer Bell, Jaci Johansen, Denise Trumler, Vanessa Melch, Lori Anderson, Jody Bowden. ¥ Up and over. MEYER FEED SUPPLY Box 390 Cairo, NE 68824 Phone 485-4681 BACK ROW: Teresa Oseka, Jana Hochstetler, Connie Lauriteen. Rusty Lamberson, Curt Baldwin, Drew Drummond. FRONT ROW: Verdean Melch, Lori Anderson, Denise Trumler. OWNERS: Ron and Pat Harder Cairo, NE 68824 27 GOLF TEAM The Centura golf team com- pleted a very successful year. They finished second in two major meets and individual team mem- bers won medals at nearly every meet in which they competed. There were two seniors on the team this year, which consisted of sixteen members. With added ex- perience and many underclassmen members, the golf team looks for- ward to next season with enthusi- asm. Jeff Selden BACK KOVV: Dean Drummond, Boh Harder, Tony Robertson, John Heckman, Jeff Selden, Roy Wooden. MIDDLE ROW: Jeff Baldwin. Darin Jantzi, Mike Deines, Chad Vieth, Bob Morse, Steve Lauritsen. FRONT ROW: Brian Koperski, Wanda Stienike, Carla Hadenfeldt, Julie Baldwin, Alan Gibreal. Mike Deines Bob Harder Darin Jantzi 28 ORGANIZATIONS ANNUAL STAFF The 1986-87 Annual Staff was very busy this year. The eleven members and Mr. Ryan worked hard to meet deadlines and produce a quality annual. With the use of computers this year the work has been made easier. An addi- tion to this year’s annual is the Senior Tip In, with four consecutive color pages. Val finally masters the computer. Kristin receives Colleen’s expert advice. Oh, good, we got in another picture. Julie practices her measuring skills. BACK ROW: Julie Baldwin, Verdean Melch. MIDDLE ROW: Beverly Fieldgrove, Kristin Kemptar, Colleen Nielsen, Sherry Tyma. FRONT ROW: Cathy Conn, Vanessa Melch, Val Tyma, Denise Trumler, Brandi Smith. 30 STUDENT COUNCIL BACK ROW: Jason Simdorn, Marc Vieth, Bill Baasch, Robert Hargens, Wes Wel- lensiek, Terry Nitsch, Darin Jantzi, John Kroeger, Val Tyma. MIDDLE ROW’: Brenda Hadenfeldt, Colleen Nielsen, Celeste Ripp, Vanessa Melch, Heather Sim- dorn, Dawn Werre, Carrie Poehler. FRONT ROW': Wanda Stienike, Seanna Kissler, Connie Lauritsen, Denise Trumler, Kyle Caspersen, Todd Nitsch. The guys try their hand at waitressing. The assembly line procedure. Student council activities for the year began with preparation for Homecoming. Activities for Homecoming Week are planned by the council and include special dress days and decorating of the various parts of the school. Candidates for Homecoming King and Queen are elected by the student body and the crowning of the royalty proceeds the Homecoming Dance. The council is in charge of all concession stands with various clubs and organizations re- ceiving the profits for operation at their activi- ties. The council is also responsible for filling juice and pop machines throughout the school. Profits from this have been donated to the schol- arship fund to help in the continuing education of Centura students. Celeste demonstrates her creativity. OFFICERS: Terry Nitsch, President; Kyle Caspersen, Vice President; Connie Lauritsen, Secretary; Vanessa Melch. Treasurer. 31 FBLA The 1986-87 FBLA officers kicked off the school year by hosting a sloppy joe sup- per for all FBLA members and prospective members. President Brenda Hadenfeldt presided over a short business meeting and gave a presentation on FBLA goals. Fifteen FBLA members participated in the annual sales project during the fall. Under the able management of Beverly Fieldgrove the school supply store re- mained an FBLA project. Eight FBLA members attended the FBLA Leadership Conference in Omaha, April 2-4. Members receiving awards at Conference were: Dana Spiehs-Honorable Mention in Machines Transcription; Dana Petersen-5th in Clerk Typist; Brenda Ha- denfelt-3rd in Business Systems and Pro- cedures and 5th in Business Communica- tions. We came home extremely proud of our award winners. Brenda Hadenfeldt’s win in business Systems and Procedures qualified Brenda to represent Nebraska at the National FBLA Convention in Ana- heim, California June 29th-July 5. We wish Brenda Luck! The chapter activities will be conclud- ed for the year with the Installation supper to be held at Dowd’s Supper Club. Gina in Advanced Typing Class. Mr. Olsen and Tod Brandt making a purchase at the supply store. OFFICERS: Historian, Jody Bowden; Secretary, Colleen Nielsen; Treasurer, Gina Luhn; Store Manager, Beverly Fieldgrove; President, Brenda Hadenfeldt; Vice President, Teresa Oseka; Parliamentarian, Tami Harders. BACK ROW: Mrs. Soderman, Christina Stokes. Cathy Conn. Dana Spiehs, Val Tyma, Sher- ry Tyma, Jennifer Selden, Janet Obermiller. MIDDLE ROW: Kristin Kemptar, Celeste Ripp, Dana Petersen, Kim Blake, Denise Trumler, Tammy Werre, Jacy Todd. FRONT ROW: Colleen Nielsen, Brenda Hadenfeldt, Gina Luhn, Jody Bowden, Teresa Oseka, Tami Harders. DeAnn Drummond, Beverly Fieldgrove. 32 FFA BACK ROW: .Jeff Baldwin, Jon Kroeger, Chad Vieth, Keith Miller, Tony Millspaugh, Will Kemptar, Vickie Wooden. FOURTH ROW: Russell Kosmicki, Kenny Williams, Curt Bal- dwin, Jon Critel, Shawn Hruby, Tod Brandt, Shannon Slagle. Danny Williams. THIRD ROW: Mr. Hermance, Jeff Wrehe. Brian Blake, Brian Miller, Jerrold Tinnell, Tony Fanta, Bob Harder, Marty Miller, Steve Lauritsen. SECOND ROW: Damon Obermiller. Paula Finck, Marcia Kuszak, John Poehler, Rod Dethlefs, Darren Adams. Travis Caspersen. Todd Nitsch. FRONT ROW: Kolette Kroeger, Brian Koperski, Randy Brase, Rob Schultz, Marc Vieth, Kyle Caspersen, Dave Baasch, Brian Meyer, Bill Baasch. nel; Marc Vieth, President. FRONT ROW: Randy Brase, Secretary; Danny Williams, Re- porter; Mark Kosmicki, Vice President. Another year has come and gone and the Centura FFA members have met the challenge of an ever changing Agricul- ture. Graduation saw eight seniors leave only to meet more ever changing Agricul- tural challenges, ranging from produc- tion Ag at Curtis to Ag law at UNL. Good luck to these young men from the Cen- tura FFA and FFA Alumni. ALUMNI: Mel Grim, Bobby Petersen, Kathy Ripp, Bret Osburn, Dick Heckman, Jerry Meyer. JIM LEETCH Jimmy Leetch died early Tuesday, April 28, in a motorcycle accident near Grand Island. Jimmy was born on No- vember 21, 1968 at St. Paul, Nebraska, the son of William and Susan Parks Leetch. Jimmy was a junior at Centura at the time of his death. He was a member of FFA and had played football in high school. His death was a shock to the school, and he will be missed by his classmates. 33 FHA F.H.A. began their year with a lock-in at the Cairo Bank. Relay games, bowling, videos, pizza and fun filled the all night activity. A button making machine was a new project. Custom buttons were made for school plays and parents of athletes. The traditional Secret Pal Week, Vocational video party, Sweetheart Dance, style show, and officer installa- tion kept members busy. A parliamentary procedure team and F.H.A. chapter display represented Centura at state SEARCH. OFFICERS: Colleen Brown. Historian; Vicki Cyboron, Secretary; Brenda Hardenbrook, News Reporter. MIDDLE ROW: Dannielle Powers, Historian; Brenda McGown, Encounter Chairman. FRONT ROW: Michelle Powers, Treasurer; Carla Merritt, Vice President; Carrie Poehler, President. ELSTERMEIER FLORAL SHOP Our Business is Flowers designed to please you Robin Nancy Elstermeier 432 Howard—St. Paul, NE Phone 754-5427 BACK ROW’: Lori Kosmicki, Jill Nemetz, Danniel McGown, Teresa Morris, Janet Obermiller, Renee Hardenbrook. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Davis, Maren Stenka, Rhonda Kosmicki, Patsy Cool, Lisa Stenka, Tina Mclnroy, Jodi Asher, Karen Dethlefs. SECOND ROW': Deann Brown, Corina W'ard, Tamie Keefe, Linda Rowland, Teresa Oseka, Heather Ripp, Seanna Kissler, Bev Fieldgrove. FRONT ROW: Brenda Hardenbrook, Vicki Cyboron, Colleen Brown, Brenda McGown, Dannielle Powers, Michelle Powers, Carla Merritt, Carrie Poehler. C-Club Centura’s latest sport ... Rodeo! BACK ROW: Randy Baldwin, Rik Buss, Darin Jantzi, Monica Hargens. Julie Baldwin, Verdean Melch, Dawn Werre, Twyla Hartman. FIFTH ROW: Jody Bowden, Lori Anderson, Connie Laurit- sen, Sherry Tyma, Wanda Stienike, Dannielle Powers, Erin Miller, Wes Wellensiek, Brent Madsen, Christina Rossing, Brian Powers. FOURTH ROW: Jodi Kluthe, Julie Stutzman, Curt Baldwin, Rob Powers, Roxv Maixner, Kim Blake, Doug Brown, Danny VY’illiams, Greg Gottlob, Damon Obermil- ler, Kenny Williams. THIRD ROW: Chris Stokes, Brenda Hadenfeldt, Wendy Stutzman, David Petersen, Shawn Nielsen, Jaci Johansen, Jenny Bell, Drew Drummond, Bob Harders, Mike Deines, Roy Wooden, Doug Meyer. SECOND ROW: Jana Hochstetler. Dana Spiehs, Vanessa Melch, Teresa Oseka, Tami Harders, Kristen Kemptar, Carrie Poehler. Rusty Lamberson, William Kemptar, Bill Baasch, Scott Loy. FRONT ROW: Jeff Dubbs, Terry Nitsch, Rob Hargens, Marc Vieth, Denise Trumler, Val Tyma, Hali Lockhart, Wendi Hadenfeldt. Missy Bellamy, Steve Setsodi. Rob Schultz. Officers: Vice President. Steve Setsodi; President, Rob Hargens; Secre- tary, Lori Anderson; Treasurer, Bill Baasch. The Centura C-Club works to promote partici- pation in the school through athletics. To become a member a student must letter on a varsity team. The 1986-87 C-Club contained over sixty members. Centura is proud of its athletes and C-Club demon- strates our accomplishments and success in athlet- ics. Damon gains the upper edge. ST. PAUL LEGION CLUB SERVING — steaks, seafood, chicken, pork chops, and salad bar soup OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY AT 5p.m. — St. Paul, NE last Hignwav 58 Danncorog. Nebraska 68851 In the fall, NHS helped with the ice cream social at the Dannebrog Cen- tennial and sponsored the Fall Knowl- edge Master Open. In the spring, they sponsored and assisted with the Jr. Sr. High Book Fair and again they sponsored the Spring Knowledge Master Open. Two $100 scholarships were also given to two senior NHS members, Vanessa Melch and Terry Nitsch, to help in their college expenses. Speaker Tom Hermance NHS SECOND ROW: Darin Jantzi, Chris Stokes, Gina Luhn, DeAnn Drummond, Connie Lauritsen. FRONT ROW: Brenda Hadenfeldt, Denise Trumler, Kim Blake, Lori Anderson, Heather Sim- dorn, Vanessa Melch. BACK ROW: Rob Powers, Jana Hochstetler, Dana Spiehs, John Heckman. SECOND ROW: Chris Buggeln, Devin Brundage, Cathy Conn, Wendi Hadenfeldt, Wendy Stutzman, David Hostetler. FRONT ROW: Brent Madsen, Michelle Powers, Roxie Maixner, Monica Hargens, Jodi Kluthe, Chad Vieth. SWINARSKI PHARMACY 624 Howard Ave. St. Paul, NE 68873 OFFICERS: Denise Trumler, President: Missy Bellamy, Treasur- er; Vanessa Melch, Vice President. FRONT ROW: Marc Vieth, Historian; Darin Jantzi, Secretary. HOWARD GREELEY RURAL PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT 422 Howard Ave. St. Paul, NE 754-4457 GERMAN CLUB BACK ROW: Heather Ripp, DeAnn Drummond, Alex Bruckner, Doug Meyer, uevm uiunua c, Mr. Trumler. THIRD ROW: Tina Maurer, Kim Blake, Shawn Nielsen, David Petersen. Rusty Lamberson, Russ Swanson, Brian Powers. SECOND ROW: Brenda Hadenfeldt, Wendy Stutz- man. Terry Nitsch, Marc Vieth, Cathy Conn, Shelly Brase, Connie Lauritsen, Christina Rossing, Val Tyma. FRONT ROW: Missy Bellamy, Wendi Hadenfeldt, Darin Jantzi, Rob Hargens. Rob Powers, Vanessa Melch, Heather Simdorn, Wendy Hewitt, Teresa Oseka, Denise Trumler. The highlight of the year for Ger- man Club was participating in a for- eign exchange program with Hameln, West Germany. While 25 students spend one month here, a costume dance on April 11th was held in their honor. Also, a German National Honor Society, Delta Epsilon Phi, was chart- ered. In order to be a member, one must have a 3.6 on a 4.0 scale in Ger- man class for three semesters and a 3.0 overall. Then this summer 20 students will complete the exchange by spend- ing one month in Germany. BACK ROW: Vanessa Melch, Cathy Conn, Brian Powers, Devin Brundage. Val Tyma. MID- DLE ROW: Kim Blake, Brenda Hadenfeldt, Wendy Stutzman, Rob Powers. FRONT ROW: Denise Trumler, Shelly Brase. Heather Simdorn, Teresa Oseka. OFFICERS: Val Tyma, Pres. Vanessa Melch, V.P.Heather Simdorn, Sec. Devin Brundage, Treas. Mr. Wandelt, Mrs. Fleiss 37 DRAMA CLUB This year’s Drama Club had 56 members in it. Many of the members were involved in the plays that were held in the fall. If they weren’t taking part in the play, then they helped in the make-up and setting. The four plays that were put on were called “The Man that Corrupted Hadley - burg”, “Good-bye to the Clown”, “A Game”, and “Baby”. All of the four plays were a success. Along with putting on the play the Drama Club worked in concession stand and will be giving away a scholarship to one of the Seniors. Baby gonna kiss grandma — or not?” ' IV-x. OFFICERS: Seanna Kissler, President; Wanda Stienike, Vice-President; Brenda Hadenfeldt, Sec- retary. : John Heckman, Sherri Todd, Cathy Conn, Kristin Kemptar, Heather Ripp, Erin Miller, Denise Trumler, Vanessa Melch, Jennifer Selden. FIFTH ROW: Celeste Ripp, Erin Karr, Julie Stutzman, Jennifer Bell, Jaci Johansen, Wendy Hewitt, Sherry Tyma, Paula Finck, Steve Set- sodi. FOURTH ROW: Brenda Hadenfeldt, Tami Harders, Devin Brundage, Jeff Dubbs, Brent Madsen, Chris Stokes, Wendy Stutzman, Kim Blake, Roxie Maixner, Mrs. Breiner. THIRD ROW: Christina Rossing, Colleen Nielsen, Terry Nitsch, Rob Powers, Wanda Stienike. Carla Hadenfeldt, Michele Powers, Carla Merritt, DeAnn Drummond. SECOND ROW: Shelly Brase, Connie Laurit- sen, Brandi Smith, Jody Bowden, Lori Anderson, Seanna Kissler, Monica Hargens, Drew Drum- mond, Tammy Werre, Val Tyma. FIRST ROW: Heather Simdorn, Twyla Hartman, Verdean Melch, Julie Baldwin, Jodi Kluthe, Wes Wellensiek, Chris Buggeln, Jacy Todd, Greg Gottlob, Ter- esa Oseka. 38 SPEECH TEAM Informative Speakers: Roxy Maixner, Wendy Humorous Prose: Chris Buggeln, Carla Haden- Hewitt, DeAnn Drummond. feldt, Jody Bowden, Jeff Dubbs. Drama Group: Wanda Stienike, Carla Mer- ritt, Jody Bowden, Julie Stutzman. Entertainment Speaking: Teresa Oseka, Greg Gottlob, Julie Baldwin. Serious Prose: Rob Powers, Seanna Kissler, Tammy Duet Acting: Devin Brundage, Brent Madsen. Werre, Chris Stokes. Brenda Hadenfeldt. The Centura Speech Team enjoyed another successful year. They finished second at the conference meet, and third at districts. Julie Stutzman, Twyla Hart- man, Brenda Haden- feldt, and Devin Brun- dage all qualified for the state meet, but due to the snow storm, were unable to attend. Extemporaneous: John Heckman, Tony Robertson. Seanna Kissler. Irama Group: Steve Setsodi. Brenda Hadenfeldt, Devin Brundage, Lori .nderson. Poetry: Julie Stutzman, Monica Hargens, Celeste Ripp. mmm Original Public Address: Jodi Kluthe, Jaci Johansen, Denise Trumler. 39 SR. HIGH BAND BACK ROW: Dannv Williams, Greg Gottlob, Jacy Todd, Jeremy Luhn. Cheryl Hetfield, Bob Morris, Phillip Luhn, David Hostetler, Vickie Wooden, Danniel McGown, Lee Smith. NINTH ROWr: Dave Baasch, Dan Maynard, Doug Hemminger, Rusty Lamberson, Jody Bowden. 1 eresa Oseka, Val Tyma, Marc Vieth, Steve Setsodi, Rob Schultz, Wes Wellensiek, Randy Baldwin. Brian Powers. EIGHTH ROW: Jeff Dubbs, Rob Powers, Erin Karr, Chris Trumler, Scott Loy, Drew Drum- mond, Todd Nitsch, Travis Caspersen, Chad Vieth, Bill Baasch, Will Kemptar, Shannon Slagle. SEVENTH ROW: Paula Finck, DeAnn Drummond, Sherry Tyma, Brandi Smith, Heather Ripp, Tony Fanta, Russell Kosmicki, Tim Hewitt, Brenda McGown, Tony Millspaugh, Andy Veeder, Jim Tzirikidis. SIXTH ROW: Julie Stutzman, Julie Bal- dwin, Jill Nemetz, Dawn Werre, Shelly Brase, Tamie Keefe, Kolette Kroeger, Vicki Cyboron, Ix ri Kosmicki, DeAnn Brown, Marcia Kuszak, Alan Gibreal. FIFTH ROW: Gina Luhn, Colleen Nielsen, Erin Miller, Brenda Hadenfeldt, Jodi Kluthe, Kristin Kemptar, Tami Harders, Jen- nifer Bell, Celeste Ripp, Tammy Werre, Terrie Julian. Heather Sim- dorn. FOURTH ROW: Monica Hargens, Lori Anderson, Kim Blake, Dana Petersen, Jana Hochstetler, Denise Trumler, Connie Lauritsen, Missy Bellamy, Wendi Hadenfeldt, Wanda Stienike, Carla Hadenfeldt, Brent Madsen. THIRD ROW: Darin Jantzi, Brian Koperski, Brian Blake, Curt Baldwin, Verdean Melch, Hali Lockhart, Wendy Hewitt, Doug Meyer, Jason Leetch, Randy Brase, Jeff Selden, Seanna Kissler. SECOND ROW: Tony Robertson, Devin Brundage, Jason Simdorn, Vanessa Melch, Twyla Hart man, Shawn Nielsen, Jennifer Selden, Doug Janulewicz, Damon Obermiller, Mark Kosmicki, Jaci Johansen, Roy Wooden. FRONT ROW: Terry Nitsch, John Heckman. Chris Buggeln, David Petersen, Darren Adams, Jeff Baldwin, Steve Lauritsen, Brian Meyer, John Kroeger, Lonnie Loy, Tige Hauschild, Mike Deines. FLUTE TRIO: Brenda Hadenfeldt, Heather Simdorn, Kim Blake. TROMBONE QUARTET: Terry Nitsch, Chris Buggeln, David Peter- sen, John Heckman. 40 SAX QUARTET: Darin Jantzi, Curt Baldwin, Monica Hargens, Devin Brundage. BRASS SEXTET: Greg Gottlob, Philip Luhn, Jeff Selden, Wes Wel- lensiek, Steve Setsodi, Jeff Baldwin. BACK ROW: Val Tyma, Steve Setsodi, Wes Wellensiek. Greg Gottlob, Philip Luhn. THIRD ROW: Sherry Tyma, Paula Finck. Brandi Smith, Shelly Brase, DeAnn Drummond, Rob Powers. SECOND ROW: Devin Brundage, Darin Jantzi, Verdean Melch, Lori Anderson. Erin Miller, Brenda Hadenfeldt, Heather Simdorn. FRONT ROW: Terry Nitsch, Chris Buggeln, Jeff Selden, Randy Brase, Doug Meyer, Jeff Baldwin, John Heckman. This year’s band consisted of an astounding 125 members. In the beginning of the year, the band im- pressed audiences and judges at halftime shows and contests. At the St. Paul Marching Contest, the band placed first in the field marching event. Then on Octo- ber 4th, the band performed in the Annual Harvest of Harmony Parade in Grand Island. After the marching season, the band played at numerous basketball games to raise spirit. Also during this time of the year, the band performed two concerts for the public audience to attend. An added bonus for the public was the Con- ference Band concert consisting of 25 Centurions. In April, the band and several small groups traveled to Kearney for the District Music Contest. Here the band received their 6th consecutive superior. DRUM MAJORETTE: Missy Bellamy. DRUM DUET: Jeff Dubbs, Rob Powers. CLARINET QUARTET: Brandi Smith, Paula Finck, DeAnn Drummond, (not pictured) Roxi Maixner 41 CONFERENCE BAND CHORUS . fZ, RO V: Mrs. Hagstrom, Carla Merritt, Paula Finck, Chris Buggeln, Jeff Selden. Rob Powers, DeAnn Drummond. Jennifer Selden, Carrie Poehler. SECOND ROW: Seanna Kissler, Monica Hargens, Dave Baasch, Alan Gibreal, Devin Brundage, Brian Meyer, Brenda McGown, Michele Powers. FIRST ROW: Erin Miller, Kim Blake, Lori Anderson, Doug Meyer, Mark Kosmicki, Heather Ripp, Lisa Stenka. The Centura High School Vocal Department presented Christmas and Spring Concerts this year. Various vocal en- sembles performed for community and school activities. They were represented in 2 State Choruses this year. Jeff Selden and Mark Kosmicki auditioned and were selected to sing in the Fu- ture Farmers of America State Chorus. DeAnn Drummond audi- tioned and was selected to the Nebraska Music Educators Na- tional Convention Chorus, with Seanna Kissler as alternate. Dis- trict Music Contest held at Kearney State College was a rewar- ding day. The vocal department had 14 enteries earning 9 Superiors and 5 excellents. J D AUTOMOTIVE INC. Jon Don Schweitzer Repair Service cars, trucks Tractors Cairo, NE 68824 GIRLS TRIPLE TRIO: Seanna Kissler, Jennifer Selden, DeAnn Drummond. SECOND ROW: Paula Finck, Brenda McGown, Carla Merritt. FIRST ROW: Monica Hargens, Lori Anderson, Heather Ripp. SWING CHOIR: Paula Finck, Devin Brundage, Dave Baasch, Lori Anderson, DeAnn Drummond, Doug Meyer, Heather Ripp, Jeff Selden, Mark Kosmicki, Seanna Kissler, Monica Hargens, Rob Powers, Chris Buggeln, Carla Merritt. SOLOISTS: Jennifer Selden, Jeff Selden, Doug Meyer, Drummond, Erin Miller, Mark Kosmicki, Paula Finck, Kim Blake. Chris Buggeln, Rob Powers, Lori Anderson, Brenda McGown, Devin Brundage. GIRLS DUET: Seanna Kissler, Carla Merritt, DeAnn Drummond, and Paula Finck. 43 CHEERLEADERS The 1986-87 cheerleading squad had a very successful season. With the larger squads, consisting of eight mem- bers each, the spirit and enthusiasm rose. This year’s squad worked hard to encourage participation and promote school spirit. They proudly supported their teams through another successful year. Six seniors will leave the squad this year after contributing much effort and hard work to the squads. Straight from the heart, we form the start of that CHS spirit. Surprise! Do we get paid for this? FRONT ROW: Julie Stutzman, Vanessa Melch, Tami Harders, Twyla Hartman, Heather Simdorn, Chris Stokes, Cathy Conn, Brenda Hadenfeldt. MIDDLE ROW: Denise Trum- ler, Hali Lockhart, Carla Hadenfeldt, Teresa Oseka, Seanna Kissler. BACK ROW: Moni- ca Hargens, Lori Anderson. Let’s get a little bit excited. Are we having fun yet? 44 ADMINISTRATION BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION 15AUK KUW: Kobert Petersen, Jr,; Treasurer, Vicki Madsen. FRONT ROW: Dorothy Heckman, Secretary; Alan Nielsen; Terry Gallagher, Presi- dent. The Centura Board of Education welcomed a new member in January, as long-time member Bryan Christensen retired and Robert Peterson, Jr. was elected to replace him. The Board over- sees the operation of the school through policy and budget development and believes that quali- ty education for students is their first priority. The overall operation of the school is super- vised by Superintendent Dean Drummond. His main concern is to continue to maintain an out- standing educational program in the face of de- clining financial resources. Day-to-day operation of the schools is in the hands of the two principals, Glenn Blake for the Elementary and David Karr for the Jr. Sr. High. In addition to providing teachers with what they need to perform their jobs and managing stu- dents, both principals have been busy this year with updating curriculum guides and implemen- ting changes developed through the North Cen- tral Study last spring. BACK ROW: Dave Karr, High School Principal. FRONT ROW: Glenn Blake, Ele- mentary Principal; Dean Drummond, Superintendent. 46 FACULTY Gwenlyn Brown Cynthia Brown Bill Brown Vicky Breiner Leroy Bell Deb Beightol Vance Christensen Mark Coe Mr. Meyer at parent teacher conferences. A shining new face in high school, Mr. Mark Coe, added a new dimension to the start of the school year 1986-1987. It was a busy year for the faculty as in ad- dition to their regular teaching duties, they are responsible for coaching and for organizations and other activities. A good spir- it contributed to a successful year. Annette Davis Donna Eriksen Jodi Fegley Mrs. Soderman helping a typing student. Jus headin’ down to the ole English room. Bill Hauschild Tom Hermance Janice Hochstetler 47 FACULTY Faculty watching the Harvest of Harmony Parade. Wayne Lauritsen Kathy Mettenbrink Robert Meyer H ' A Jim Olsen Charles Wellensiek Franz Trumler Carol Trumler Kmily Soderman Edward Ryan Tonia Ruff 48 SENIORS “87” Curtis Baldwin Devin Brundage Doug Brown Melissa Bellamy Rik Buss Kyle Caspersen Catherine Conn Karen Dethlefs During the last twenty years at Centura, many Sen- iors have come and gone. But as this year’s Seniors went through school, they left many imprints on the student body. They have helped our school through academic achievements, sports participation and the many extra-curricular activ- ities. As many students go through school, they dream of great achievements, but this class achieved those dreams. They have made many friends through the years and will leave the school with many memories. We want to wish the best of luck after graduation to the class of 1987. Jeff Dubbs “This is the Time” MOTTO Dream great dreams and believe in them, for what you believe you can achieve. Robert Hargens Hali Lockhart Gina Luhn s i OFFICERS: Dana Spiehs, Treasurer; Brenda Hadenfeldt, Vice President; Val Tyma, Secrc tary; Darin Jantzi, President. Pink Rose tipped in Silver Hobby Powers Steve Setsodi Shannon Slagle Christina Rossing Dana Spiehs Christina Stokes Wendy Stutzman Trina VanWinkle Pink and Silver Valerie Tyma Jim Tzirikidis Carrie Poehler Denise Trumler Marc Vieth Do you guys come here often? SENIOR LIFE Boy Talk Get off your horse and reach for the sky, partner. JOHNSON’S GROCERY JOHNSON’S STEAK MASTER Dannebrog, Nebraska The friendly smile contest Homemaking is fun. Help me hold this door up! Things go better with coke. ST. PAUL VETERINARY CLINIC H. Hwy 281 St. Paul, NE 49 Phone: 754-4222 I can’t do anything with my hair. Keep things together with glue. K) GB KEAR ' CATH I 13 G Bb- CENTURA activities FEBRUARY 6 WRQUM) AT GIBBON 567 LOUPLATTE COM! TOURNEY Anything else? Guess what I’ve got a hold of? SENIOR LIFE Milk makes for growing boys. Earth to Terry ... Earth to Terry BAASCH SON INC. 50 Eldon Kluthe, Owner UNDERCLASSMEN JUNIORS Lori Anderson Bill Baasch Kim Blake Shelly Brase Colleen Brown Jon Critel Tammy Cudaback Mike Deines DeAnn Drummond Tony Fanta Beverly Fieldgrove Paula Finck Bob Harder Tami Harders Twyla Hartman Wendy Hewitt Shawn Hruby Lanny Johnson Tamie Keefe Will Kemptar Seanna Kissler Rusty Lamberson Connie Lauritsen Jim Leetch Scott Loy Phillip Luhn Roxie Maixner Carla Merritt Doug Meyer Bryan Miller Erin Miller Shawn Nielsen Teresa Oseka David Petersen Dannielle Powers Brian Powers Heather Ripp Heather Simdorn Brandi Smith Lee Smith Maren Stenka Russ Swanson 52 Sean Tennant Jerrold Tinnell Sheri Todd Dawn Werre Gorina Ward Kerry Wilson Class officers: Roxie Maixner, Treasurer; Kim Blake, Secretary; Lori An- derson, Vice-President; Dawn Werre, President Roy Wooden The Junior Class began a busy year by holding a slave auction after the Homecoming game. The theme song for the Jr.-Sr. Banquet was “Never Say Goodbye.” The gym was decorated fes- tively with silver and blue streamers and many balloons. Mr. Mark Coe was the speaker for the banquet. Parents sponsored a “Safe Prom Night Party” for the first time this year. Buddies! Totally enthused in accounting. 53 SOPHOMORES Darren Adams Jodi Asher Julie Baldwin Randy Baldwin Jody Bowden Randy Brase DeeAnn Brown Chris Buggeln Travis Capersen Patsy Cool Vicki Cyboron Adam Dibbern Drew Drummond Greg Gottlob Carla Hadenfeldt Brenda Hardenbrook Monica Hargens John Heckman Doug Heminger Jana Hochstetler David Hostetler Kristin Kemptar Jodi Kluthe Lori Kosmicki Russ Kosmicki Kolette Kroeger Marcia Kuszak Brent Madsen Brenda McGown Tina Mclnroy Friends forever Just hangin’ around THE STATE BANK OF CAIRO SORENSEN and LARSON INSURANCE Cairo, NE 68824 Insurance of all kinds. Phone; 485-4232 Cairo, Ne. 68824 54 Verdean Melch Tony Millspaugh Brian Nelson Todd Nitsch Damon Obermiller Michelle Powers Ingrid Rossing Linda Rowland Lisa Stenka Wanda Stienike Julie Stutzman Jacy Todd Sherry Tyma Andrew Veeder Chad Vieth Troy W'ampole Wes Wellensiek Kenny Williams Where’s the camera? Sophomore Homecoming Pod OFFICERS: Randy Baldwin, Secretary; Wes Wellensiek, President. FRONT ROW: Monica Hargens, Vice-Presi- dent; John Heckman, Treasurer. Now, this is how to stop boys: As their second year in high school, the sophomores are very enthused about participating with sport, music and drama. Their annual chili feed was held on the first Boys Girls basket- ball game of the year. The con- cession stand that the sopho- mores ran also helped earn money needed for the 87-88 prom. All sophomores were very helpful in working for conces- sion stand and the chili feed. 55 FRESHMEN David Baasch Craig Badura Jeff Baldwin Jennifer Bell Brian Blake Julie Bogus Jeremy Brown Rodney Dethlefs Alan Gibreal Renee Hardenbrook Tige Hauschild Tim Hewitt Jennifer Hiser Doug Janulewicz Jaci Johansen Terrie Julian Erin Karr Brad Keck Brian Koperski Rhonda Kosmicki John Kroeger Steve Lauritsen Jason Leetch Shawn Lehn Lonnie Loy Jeremy Luhn Daniel Maynard Danniel McGown Brian Meyer Teresa Morris The difference in scheduling, the many activities and greater re- sponsibilities have made a tremen- dous difference in the Freshmen Class as a whole. The class of 90 had many different experiences. They faced new opportunities in- cluding high school athletics, chorus, band, speech team, and various high school clubs and orga- nizations. OFFICERS: Jason Simdorn, President; Jaci Johansen, Treasurer; Craig Badura, Vice Presi- dent. FARMER’S UNION OIL COMPANY St. Paul-Dannebrog-Wolbach MEL’S MOBIL SERVICE Service Station, Tankwagon, and Car Wash - Dannebrog, NE TONY’S RESTAURANT Cairo. Ne 485-4664 Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. CLASS OF “90” Bobby Morse Jill Nemetz Janet Obermiller Dana Petersen John Poehler Cindie Reinhardt Celeste Ripp Tony Robertson Jennifer Selden Jason Simdorn Christian Trumler Ty Vogel JOHNDEER St. Paul Equipment, Inc. N. Hwy. 281 • Box 146 St. Paul, Nebraska 68873 Phone 308-754-4419 VERSATILE 57 GERMAN EXCHANGE STUDENTS My name is Christina Maurer, but everybody calls me “Tina”. I am staying for three months with Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and it’s great to be here. I’m 17 years old and I live in Munich, Germany. My hobbies are playing tennis, riding my bike, skiing, playing piano, reading, and listening to music. I’m very interested in foreign coun- tries, especially the United States. I have learned a lot about American people and their way of life. I would like to come back to America after I’ve finished school. I’m also looking forward to having Kim Blake and DeAnn Drummond stay with my family in June. Hi! I’m Alex-Alexandra — Brueckner and I'm 17 years old. I’m from Kulmbach, a little town in the North of Bavaria, Germany. My host family is Linda and Bob Selden for three months and I have enjoyed them very much. My hobbies are swimming, playing basketball, skiing, listening to music and everything young Ameri- cans like to do. Since I’ve been here I’ve learned a lot about the customs and habits of America and I like life here. Sometime I would like to come back and learn more about the people and their country. I want to thank all the people for their hospitality. STUDENT LIFE Ta-Daah!! Busy at Accounting Four’s company 58 Don’t spill boys! No, we’re number one, not two, Wes! Just hangin out in the pod. Hey! We’re cool! THE BLINKER BAR Dave and Sue Guzinski Cairo, NE 68824 LETH ELECTRIC Rick Leth Heating and Air Conditioning 59 Cairo, Ne. 68824 485-4680 To eat or not to eat”, that is the question. RHODA’S 66 SERVICE 4235 High Street 60 Cairo, Ne 485-4431 RECORD PRINTING COMPANY Cairo, NE 68824 (308) •«.5-4181 DOUG’S SUPER MARKET 301 Grand Ave. Ravenna, Ne 452-3330 JUNIOR HIGH EIGHTH GRADE Chad Anderson Kerrey Blake Brandy Bowden Kerri Brown Glenda Cudaback Doug Earnest Julie Fanta Dale Fries Todd Gallagher Willie Garrett Daidrea Grim Chad Guzinski Allen Hansen Daniel Hargens Jamie Hilmer Stephen Hostetler Andy Jensen Chris Johnson Tracie Keefe Stephanie Kosmicki Garrod Luhn Linnette MacDonald Angela McDonald Scott McDonald Valerie Melch Karmen Miller Jennifer Myers Airika Nielsen Resa Powers Tony Powers Sonya Reimers Nicole Rossing Cynthia Schroeder Rashelle Schweitzer Anthony Shuda Darren Spiehs Typing hard, Daidrea? The Eighth Grade Class consists of 21 boys and 21 girls for a grand total of 42 students. They all have a full schedule of math, English, social studies, science, physical education, and cycle clas- ses. The cycle classes are German, typing, agricul- ture, and career planning. They are also offered the choice of taking music. The highlight of the year for the eighth graders is their all day field trip to Lincoln. Mr. Hermance gives his expert advice. Eighth graders stay busy studying for a social studies test. KEN’S GROCERY 485-4611 • Cairo, NE 68824 63 SEVENTH GRADE This year was an exciting one for the seventh graders. They learned to adapt to the many changes which come with Junior High. They became involved in sports and other activities, as well as planning their junior high dance. They are now ready to move on and face the challenges of the coming years with confi- dence and vigor. Jamie Hadenfeldt Lois Hartman Shannon Karr Wade Kroeger MaLinda Mark Merritt McEntire Kim Baasch Craig Critel Lora Hilmer Kristie Lauritsen Tony Millspaugh Andrea Baxter Peggy Cudaback Nick Hiser Marcia Lemburg Gwen Morris Jennifer Blake Misti Deines Jeni Hurt Lori Leth Hope Nealon Todd Brundage Matthew Goodman Jackie Janulewicz Randy Maynard Daron Obermiller Justin Caspersen Randi Grim Jill Johansen Brent McDonald Mark Rasmussen Let go of my hair Peggy! Craig Critel cooks up a 64 Scott Reynolds Vicki Roy Rick Schultz Corey Spiehs Stefanee Steffenhagen Steve Stienike Bobbi Stutzman Becky Svoboda Shae Swanson Shanna Tennant Leslie Veeder Holly Vierk 65 JR. HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL The Centua 7th grade boys finished their season with 5 wins and 1 loss. They defeated Ravenna, Burwell, Loup City, Wood River and Gibbon. Their loss was by 3 points to St. Paul. The Centura 8th grade boys fin- ished their season with 2 wins and 4 losses. They defeated Burwell and Loup City. They lost to Ravenna, Wood River, Gibbon and St. Paul. BACK ROW: Kerrey Blake; student manager, James Stutzman, Scott McDonald, Chad Guzin- ski, Mike Wellensiek, Brent McDonald, Daniel Hargens, Mark Rasmussen, Brandi Bowden; student manager. MIDDLE ROW: Jamie Hadenfeldt, Dale Fries, Randy Maynard, Justin Cas- persen, Nick Hiser, Scott Reynolds, Chris Johnson, Rick Schultz. FRONT ROW: Shae Swan- son, Chad Anderson, Corey Spiehs, Steve Stienike, Wade Kroeger, Todd Brundage, Roger Wooden. 66 Want to dance? JR. HIGH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL BACK ROW: I,ora Hilmer, Kim Baasch, Linnette MacDonald. Kerri Brown, Brandi Bowden, Arika Nielsen. MIDDLE ROW: Daidrea Grim, Lori Leth, Holly Vierk, Bobbi Stutzman, Leslie Veeder, Jill Johansen, Misti Deines, Angie McDonald. FRONT ROW: Lois Hartman, Kerrey Blake, Shannon Karr, Kristie Lauritsen, Valerie Melch, Tracey Werre. The Centura 7th grade girls team won all six of their games. They defeated Burwell, St. Paul, Gibbon, Westridge, Loup City and Wood River. The Centura 8th grade team finished their season with 5 wins and 1 loss. They defeated Burwell, St. Paul, Westridge, Loup City and Wood River. Their lone loss was to Gibbon by 3 points. Randi takes aim. Is it a basket or isn’t it? Raise your hands if you’re sure! 67 JR HIGH FOOTBALL Sixteen 7th graders and fourteen 8th graders under the coaching of Mr. Bell and Mr. Blake, reported for Jr. High football this year. The team had excellent size and strength. The team seemed to improve with each game. The boys suffered their only loss against Loup City. They fought back and beat St. Paul, Ravenna and Wood River. The 8th graders be- came team leaders and will definitely help the varsity program in the next four years. BACK ROW: T. Gallagher, J. Hilmer, M. Wellensiek, D. Earnest, G. Luhn, A. Hansen, C. Guzinski. B. McDon- ald. THIRD ROW: A. Jensen, D. Werre, J. Stutzman, S. Hostetler, D. Spiehs, C. Johnson, R. Maynard, M. Rasmussen, B. Wool. SECOND ROW: D. Obermiller, W. Garratt, T. Brundage, C. Spiehs, J. Caspersen, N. Hiser, R. Schultz, M. Merritt. FRONT ROW: S. Swanson, R. Wooden, J. Hadenfeldt, S. Stienike, W. Kroeger, C. Critel. “Where are you going? You have a game to play! What are you looking at? “We’re winning! ” “I’m over here, guys! 68 JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL LJ f y so v BACK ROW: Becky Svoboda, Coach Nichols, Coach Beightol, Kerrey Blake, Jeni Hurt. FOURTH ROW: Nicole Rossing, Julie Fanta, Stephanie Kosmicki, Daidrea Grim, Karmen Miller, Cynthia Schroe- der, Tracie Keefe, Angela McDonald, Valerie Melch. THIRD ROW: Glenda Cudaback, Kerri Brown, Linnette MacDonald, Shelia Tibbs, Jennifer Meyers, Resa Powers, Raschelle Schweitzer, Airika Nielsen, Brandy Bowden. SECOND ROW: Holly Vierk, Randi Grim, Lori Leth, Bobbi Stutzman, Jackie Janulewicz, Leslie Veeder, Lora Hilmer, Misti Deines, Shannon Karr. FRONT ROW’: Stephanie Steffenhagen, Kristie Lauritsen, Jennifer Blake, Malinda McEntire, Andrea Baxter, Shanna Tennant, Tracey W'erre, Kim Baasch, Jill Johansen. UNIOEN DEALER Sweat Scanner W«lh«r Alert C8‘ and TV 1611 Zola Court Grand Island. NE 66003 Phone 308 384 7163 Larry 8 IU Sailed LtNTUfl.' '4 BACK KOW: Jamie Hilmer, Todd Gallagher, Brent McDonald, Justin Caspersen, Dan Werre, Steve Lauritsen, Coach: Mark Coe. FRONT ROW: Daron Obermiller, Chris Johnson, Matt Good- man, Wade Kroeger, Steve Stienike, Dale Fries. The junior high wrestlers spent the season developing and fine-tuning the skills necessary for future mat suc- cesses. Although mostly inexperi- enced, the wrestlers progressed well through the year with nearly everyone placing in at least one tournament. JR. HIGH WRESTLING 70 JR. HIGH BOYS TRACK BACK ROW: Jamie Hilmer. Brent McDonald. Chad Guzinski, Garrod Luhn, Mike Wellensiek. Todd Gallagher, Doug Earnest, David Stutzman. SECOND ROW: Dan Werre, Willie Garrett, Justin Casperson, Nick Hiser, Scott Reynolds, Mark Rasmus- sen, Andy Jensen, Chris Johnson, Corey Spiehs. FRONT ROW: Chad Anderson, Wade Kroeger, Tony Powers, Dale Fries, Steve Stienike, Roger Wooden, Jamie Hadenfeldt, JR. HIGH GIRLS TRACK BACK ROW: Tracy Werre, Resa Powers. Ni- cole Rossing, Misti Deines, Kim Baasch, Din- ette MacDonald. Cindy Schroeder. Kristi Lauritsen, Shannon Karr. Val Melch. Kerrey Blake. SECOND ROW: Tracie Keefe, Rash elle Schweitzer, Stephanie Kosmicki, Julie Fanta, Jill Johansen, Glenda Cudaback, Kerri Brown, Jennifer Myers, Daidrea Grim, Angie McDonald. FRONT ROW: Lora Hilmer, Jeni Hurt, Jennifer Blake, Stefanee Steffenhagen, Lesliel Veeder, Jackie Janulewicz, Melinda McEntire, Holly Vierk, Brandy Bowden, Airi- ka Nielsen, Shelia Tibbs. 71 JR. HIGH BAND BACK ROW: R. Maynard, J. Blake, B. Wold, G. Cudaback, N. Rossing. SEVENTH ROW: R. Wooden, N. Hiser, B. McDonald, R. Schultz, W. Kroeger, M. Rasmussen, K. Blake, A. Nielsen, A. Jensen. SIXTH ROW: A. McDonald, B. Bowden, J. Janulewicz, K. Lauritsen, B. Stutzman. A. Shuda, M. Merritt, D. Earnest, C. Guzinski, C. Johnson. FIFTH ROW: L. Hartman, R. Grim, G. Morris, L. Hilmer, H. Nealon, C. Schroeder, R. Schweitzer, S. Tibbs, J. Fanta, S. Kosmicki. FOURTH ROW’: J. Myers, V. Melch, T. Keefe. J. Johansen, K. Baasch, L. Veeder, H. Vierk, K. Miller, M. McEntire, P. Cudaback. THIRD ROW: M. Deines, L. I eth, T. W:erre, S. Reimers, T. Gallagher, S. McDonald, D. Grim, S. Steffenhagen, V. Roy, S. Tennant. SECOND ROW: T. Millspaugh, D. Obermiller, D. Hargens, C. Critel, S. Reynolds, T. Brundage. T. Powers, C. Anderson. M. W:ellensiek. J. Stutzman. FRONT ROW: C. Spiehs, R. Powers. J. Hilmer. S. Stienike, S. Swanson, J. Hadenfeldt, S. Karr, S. Hos- tetler, G. Luhn. J. Caspersen. JR. HIGH CHORUS Jr. High Chorus performing at the Spring Concert. 72 JUNIOR HIGH LIFE You expect me to do this? You’re kidding, right?! What are you looking at? 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