Cairo Public School - Centura Yearbook (Cairo, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1988 volume:

CENTURION 1988 CENTURA PUBLIC SCHOOL CAIRO, NE CONTENTS EVENTS.......... 2 ATHLETICS........ 15 ORGANIZATIONS....29 STAFF.......... 45 SENIORS.......... UNDERCLASSMEN .... 51 JR. HIGH........61 EDITORS: DEANN DRUMMOND KRISTIN KEMPTAR HOMECOMING Homecoming week was full of activities. Students and faculty participated in spirit week by dressing as their favorite story book character and in Hawaiian clothing. The tradition pod decorating continued this year. The Seniors took first place with their “Alf” pod. The Junior’s took second place. To conclude the weeks activities, the 1988 Home- coming coronation and dance was held in the gym. Former King Terry Nitsch and Queen Dana Spiehs were in attendance to crown the new royalty. Bill Baasch and Heather Simdorn became the new King and Queen. The crown bearers were Ashli Leth and Brandon Kluthe. The honor guards Jennifer Bell, Jas- on Simdorn, Julie Stutzman and Wes Wellensiek. Robe-bearers were Monica Hargens and Todd Nitsch. Angela McDonald provided background music while coronation hostesses Seanna Kissler and Carla Merritt presided over the coronation ceremonies. Following the coronation was the Homecoming dance. Crown-bearers: Ashli Leth Brandon Kluthe THE CROWNING 2 You can tell everyone likes slow dancing by the smiles on their faces!! The royalty is lined up and ready to go. Heather and Bill enjoy the first dance. THE ROYALTY 3 LUMBERJACKS AND “Lumberjacks and Weddingbelles” was a full scale musical-the first to be presented at Centura for over 15 years. The plot was based on the fact that lonely lumberjacks in America’s early northwest ter- ritories were in dire need of female compa- nions. Asa Mercer, the aspiring lawyer, goes back to Boston to bring back the weddingbelles. The happy situation is sabotaged by the evil Mayor Crook and the horrible Scrubbs family. Music, singing, dancing, comedy, and mystery combined to hold the attention of the audience. Nearly 800 people attended the mu- sical held in the elementary gym. The Scrubbs Family in harmony?! 4 WEDDINGBELLES The boys do a bit of cleaning up before the belles arrive. The belles and lumberjacks sing a song to get aquainted. CHARACTERS JOSH.................................. Mike Deines BARNEY...................... Tony Robertson DUKE.................................. Doug Meyer PIE ANNIE............................. Lori Anderson ABRAHAM .................. Drew Drummond LUMBERJACK............................ Doug Hemminger LUMBERJACK................... Jamie Hilmer NELLIE.................... Brandy Bowden JENNIE........................ Tracy Werre EMMA.................................. Jody Bowden ASA MERCER............................ John Heckman CHARITY JONES...................... Celeste Ripp MAE B. THISTYME....................... Erin Karr FAITH.......................Jennifer Selden HOPE.................... Michelle Powers ARABELLA................. DeAnn Drummond MA SCRUBBS................ Seanna Kissler VENUS................................ Carla Hadenfeldt APHRODITE.................. Wanda Stienike TOWNSWOMAN........................... Julie Baldwin TOWNSMAN...............................Greg Gottlob MAYOR THADDEUS CROOK...... Rusty Lamberson LUM.................................. Brent Madsen HERMIT...................... Todd Gallagher MELISSA PENDLETON.....................Carla Merritt DEPUTY................................ Doug Janulewicz SECOND TOWNSWOMAN.................... Tamie Harders CIRCUIT JUDGE......................... Alan Gibreal CHORUS....................... Townspeople Lumberjacks Weddingbelles Kerrey Blake Angie McDonald Heather Ripp Pie Annie gives the boys some pointers on manners. The lumberjacks’ first encounter with female company. 5 HARVEST OF HARMONY On the morning of Octo- ber 3, 1987, Centura’s Marching Centurions set out to do what they had never done before. Led by majorette Wanda Stienike and preceded by the queen candidate Heather Simdorn, the band mar- ched to a victory. Not only did the band take the Class C trophy, they also were named the best band in Classes C and D. For this, they were awarded the traveling trophy. The band director, Charles Wellensiek, had this to say: “After 14 years of practice, we finally got it right.” Harvest of Harmo- ny was a success for the Centurions! Queen Candidate Miss Heather Simdorn GEORGE ROHWEDER TRUCKING Livestock Hauling Cairo, NE Phone 485-4434 LETH ELECTRIC Rick Leth Heating and Air Conditioning Cairo, Ne. 68824 485-4680 SWEETHEART DANCE On Saturday, February 27th in the Centura Jr. and Sr. High School gymnasium, the Centura Future Farmers of America and the Future Home- makers of America Mid-Winter dance was held. The Royalty were selected from members of FFA and FHA. Jennifer Myers, Vickie Wooden, Marcia Kuszak, Heather Ripp, Bob Harders, Todd Nitsch, Dave Baasch and James Stutzman. STYLE SHOW THE BLINKER BAR Dave and Sue Guzinski Cairo, NE 68824 FHA held a style show in the elementary gym. Preceded by a dessert, guests were seat- ed at tables. The Fantasy Island theme pro- vided an interesting back ground for models. Beginning with freeze modeling, the models staged different settings on stage and then walked among the audience. Fashions made in Home Ec. classes, prom dresses and gar- ments loaned from the Closet, Maurices, Brass Buckle and Younkers were presented. FFA boys assisted and also modeled. Door prizes from florists and local shops featured intermission interest. The traditional can- dlelight installation of new FHA officers and chapter mothers followed the show. There was a large crowd and the evening was an enjoyable activity for Centura FHA. JR. - SR. PROM 1988 GUEST SPEAKER: Rev. Bryan Galloway SERVERS: Dana Petersen, Jaci Johansen, Jennifer Bell, Jennifer Seldon, Erin Karr, Celeste Ripp. Brian Meyer, Craig Badura, Jason Simdorn, Chris Trumler, Steve Lau- ritsen, John Kroeger. Together forever. 8 “DESTINY” Bill is this a platonic” date? Alright you’re all busted for PDA. Everyone is dancing up a storm. Tami only has eyes for Devin. Teresa don't be such a tease. Destiny was the theme for the Jr. Sr. Banquet and prom. Silver and blue were the co- lors, highlighted with tapered candles and varigated stream- ers. A larger supension bridge provided interest at one end of the gym and a backdrop for pictures. Rev. Bryan Galloway was the speaker for the eve- ning. Entertainment featured senior shadow profiles and su- per-imposed shots of fun, ac- tion poses. Non-Stop Music provided the music for danc- ing. The event was followed by an all-night party at the Com- munity Center in Cairo. No bloodshed tonight Shelly! 9 GRADUATION On May 14, Commencement was held for Fourty-seven Sen- iors in the Centura High School Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. Speeches were given by Vale- dictorian, Kim Blake, and Salu- tatorian, Heather Simdorn. The whole class participated in the singing of the class song “For Just a Moment,” and a mixed quartet sang “It’s Time to Go” in honor of the Seniors. Many of the graduates had re- ceptions at their homes follow- ing the ceremony. VALEDICTORIAN - Kim Blake SALUTATORIAN Heather Simdorn Mr. Drummond gives welcome at Commencement. USHERS: Julie Stutzman, Randy Baldwin, Verdean Melch, Chad Veith Final adjustments!! 10 Singing of the class song. MIXED QUARTET: Chris Buggeln, Alan Gibreal, Angie McDon- ald, Monica Hargens. 11 Colleen Brown Brandi Smith DeAnn Drummond AWARDS NIGHT MISTRESS AND MASTER OF CEREMONIES Celeste Ripp Doug Janulewicz NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP Bill Baasch Heather Simdorn STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP Bill Baasch Connie Lauritsen OUTSTANDING UNDERCLASSMEN Jennifer Selden Doug Janulewicz SPORTSMANSHIP AND LOYALTY Bill Baasch Teresa Oseka SENIOR SERVICE AWARD Scott Loy Bev Fieldgrove 12 Wurlitzer • Sohmer • Steinway Piano Wurlitzer • Hammond Organs GI n0 iftUnd. NE buBO2 Plton «300 M iw RON JONES «.HI I Mint 'I • JM lOUtM MKOI 0 0 ORANO ItlANO NCRRAft (MO] PHONE ItOII 111 2040 STATE WRESTLERS DELTA EPSILON PHI SCHOLARSHIP VOLLEYBALL AWARDS Heather Simdorn Teresa Oseka Wanda Stienike Teresa Oseka CROSS COUNTRY AWARDS FOOTBALL AWARDS SPEECH TEAM STATE QUALIFIERS VOCAL MUSIC AWARDS GIRLS’ BASKETBALL STATE TEAM BOYS’ BASKETBALL AWARDS MATH AWARD PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC AWARD DELTA EPSILON PHI 1988-89 CHEERLEADERS VOCAL MUSIC AWARDS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AWARDS SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD 14 FOOTBALL This was the type of season that could have been 7-2 instead of 1-8, a ea- son of close games which always seemed to go to the opponents. Our team played excellent football all season, but always seemed to get a bad break at the most inopportune time. This was the type of season which was a character builder for the team. One finds out a lot about young people when in situations such as this, and as a coach, one gains a lot of respect for young men who never give up and al- ways work. Very few if any of these young people will become professional football players, but each and everyone will take what they have learned and be able to apply it to some of the tough games in life. Here I come to save the day! BACK ROW: Coach Jim Olsen, Doug Earnest, Steve Hostetler, Chad Guzinski, Garrod Luhn, Chris Johnson, Todd Gallagher, Jamie Hilmer, Troy Price. THIRD ROW’: Coach Mark Coe, Tige Hauschild, Dave Hostetler, Jason Leetch, Bob Morse, Dave Baasch, Chris Trumler, Craig Badura, John Kroeger. SECOND ROW: Coach Bill Hauschild, Andy Veeder, Russell Kosmicki, Kenny Williams, Damon Obermiller, Jacy Todd, Jason Sim- dorn, Doug Heminger. FRONT ROW: Greg Gottlob, Rusty Lamberson, William Kemptar, Bill Baasch, Bob Harder, Roy Wooden, Cory VanWinkle, Brain Meyer, Brent Madsen. 16 CENTURA FOOTBALL SEASON 1987 Wood River 12 Ravenna 14 Gibbon 35 Albion 15 Adams Central 40 St. Paul 15 Loup City 13 Kearney Catholic 14 Centennial 31 Hey, you don’t need to play so rough. Centura 28 Centura 06 Centura 16 Centura 13 Centura 08 Centura 14 Centura 12 Centura 12 Centura 14 17 Go ahead, make my day. DISTRICT RUNNER-UP The 1987 season was a time of change for the Centura volleyball team. Adjustments had to be made on the court due to heavy losses to graduation. Consequently, inexperi- ence coupled with a change in coaching staff resulted in a slow start for the Lady Centu- rions. The team did not fare well at the con- ference tournament as they met up with their old foe, Burwell, in the first round. Shortly after conference, however, the team really came together. They came back in the tournaments and avenged two regular season losses to reach the district finals be- fore falling to Burwell once again. The junior varsity squad under coach Nich- ols finished the season with a record of 4-5, while the freshman squad was 5-4. VARSITY: Coach Steffen, Glenda Cuda- Wanda Stienike, Sherry Tyma, Jana Ho- back. Jennifer Bell, Jaci Johansen, Cindie chstetler, Julie Baldwin, Monica Hargens. Reinhardt, Coach Nichols. MIDDLE FRONT ROW: Teresa Oseka, Heather ROW: Marcia Kuszak, Jody Bowden, Ripp, Lori Anderson, Shelly Brase. 18 VOLLEYBALL SENIORS: H. Ripp, S. Brase, T. Oseka, L. Anderson. The girls go over the strategy for the next set. BACK ROW: G. Cudaback, K. Miller, J. Bogus, J. Seldon, V. Woo- den, L. McDonald, C. Reinhardt, Coach Nichols. MIDDLE ROW: R. Powers, R. Schweitzer, C. Schroeder, M. Bennett, J. Myers, T. Keefe, A. McDonald. FRONT ROW: T. Werre, E. Karr, D. Petersen, C. Ripp, B. Bowden. CENTURA VARSITY VOLLEYBALL 1987 OPPONENT: WE THEY WETHEY WETHEY GICC 00 15 05 15 - - Wood River 04 15 15 09 15 11 Ravenna 08 15 0 15 - - Gibbon 09 15 15 03 09 15 Albion 06 15 15 13 08 15 Superior 07 15 11 15 - - Adams Central 15 01 15 11 - - Adams Central 15 02 13 15 14 16 St. Paul 15 08 09 15 05 15 Loup City 15 08 15 10 - - Kearney Catholic 15 05 15 03 - - Burwell 08 15 03 15 - - GICC 11 15 05 15 - - Shelton 15 05 01 15 15 04 Kearney Catholic 15 08 15 07 - - Gibbon 06 15 15 10 07 15 SUB-DISTRICTS Albion 15 13 15 10 - - Ravenna 15 12 16 14 - - DISTRICTS Burwell 04 15 15 12 08 15 RECORD: 8-11 RHODA'S 66 SERVICE 4235 High Slreet Cairo. Nc 485-4431 CAIRO PLUMBING WELL DRILLING 307 SOUTH HIGH CAIRO, NE 485-4724 CROSS COUNTRY The Cross Country teams en- joyed the most successful season in Centura history. Both the boys and girls teams were very competitive and among the best Class C teams in the state. The teams brought home 6 trophies and averaged five medals per meet. Both teams were district runners-up, and qualified for the state meet. At the state meet the boys finished second by just two points and the girls were eighth. State medal winners were Drew-3rd and Shawn-12th. The seniors will be missed next year for their leadership and hard work. They include: Shawn, Brian, Doug, and Scott. But with 9 boys and 7 girls returning we look forward to another successful year. State Runners-Up All in step! BACK ROW: Kim Blake, Jodi Kluthe, Julie Stutzman, Verdean Melch, Kristin Kemptar, Roxy Maixner. FRONT ROW: Airika Nielsen, Sheila Tibbs, Nicole Rossing. Vieth, Shawn Nielsen. FRONT ROW: Scott I oy, John Poehler, Drew Drummond, James Stutzman, Ty Vogel, Tony Powers. 20 WRESTLING Congratulations for the help of our team victory. Another pin by Dave. Tod anticipating the takedown. It was an outstanding year for Centura wrestling. Dave Baasch, Bill Baasch, and Tod Brandt qualified for the state tournament. Bill became Centura’s third state champion and Dave took the sixth place medal. Other highlights included three finalists in the Conference meet, eight medal winners, including five finalists in the Centura meet, and a total of fifty-one medals earned for the year. Add to that a new varsity and reserve pin record of ninety-five pins in a season and the year totals up as being a fine one in deed. Certainly one of the brightest points of the season was Bill Baasch’s perfect 27-0 season. Bill pinned nine- teen of his opponents along the way and never gave up a single back point during the year. Other wrestlers such as seniors Rusty Lamberson, Will Kemptar, Tod Brandt, and Doug Meyer did a fine job of leadership, while younger wrestlers such as Dave Baasch, Brian Meyer, and Bob Morse began to show promise for future successful seasons. All in all, the 87-88 season was one of successes in the present and a taste of what might be to come. Bill, the undefeated wrestler. BACK ROW: Don Bruhn, Jamie Hilmer, Doug Meyer, Jacy Todd, Greg Gottlob, Ed Purcell, Coach Coe. MIDDLE ROW: Steve Hos- tetler, Brian Meyer, Bill Baasch. Will Kemptar, Tod Brandt, Boh Morse, Todd Gallagher, Resa Powers. FRONT ROW: Rusty Lamberson, Chris Johnson, Ty Vogel, Dave Baasch, Rodney Dethlefs, Dan Maynard. MEYER FEED SUPPLY Box 390 Cairo, NE 68824 Phone 485-4681 DISTRICT CHAMPS •Jaci comes in for another two points!! A District Championship highlighted a very successful season for the Lady Centurions as they nipped unbeaten Rock County in OT in the Dis- trict finals to win the championship. The Centurions made their 1st State Tourna- ment appearance in the schools history, ending their season in a very hard fought game to the even- tual State Champion Team from Gibbon. The ladies finished with a impressive record of 19-4 with three of the four losses to State Cham- pion teams Gibbon and Ord. The fourth loss went to Loup City in the semifinals of the conference tournament. The JV’s gained valuable experience ending the year 5-7 and the Freshmen finished 3-1. District Championship Team 22 GIRLS BASKETBALL Excitement after winning the District Tournament!! BACK ROW: Cindy Schroeder, Brandy Bowden, Tracy Werre, Misti Bennet, Kerrey Blake, Sonya Reimers. MIDDLE ROW: Miss Mettenbrink, Val Melch, Sherry Tyma, Julie Baldwin, Teresa Oseka, Marcia Kuszak, Erin Karr. Angie McDonald. FRONT ROW: Jody Bowden, Jaci Johansen, Jennifer Bell, Jennifer Selden, Wanda Stienike, Erica Nielsen. CENTURA GIRLS BASKETBALL OPPONENT OUTCOME SCORE Wood River won 49-37 Broken Bow won 60-50 Adam Central won 65-46 Ord loss 43-69 Ansley won 63-31 Ravenna won 71-38 GICC won 62-52 Burwell won 52-21 Albion won 62-36 Gl JVs won 60-36 Elba won 67-33 Gibbon loss 37-52 St. Paul won 58-38 Ravenna won 59-41 Kearney Catholic won 63-33 I,oup City won 43-31 LOU-PLATTE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Ravenna won 65-41 Loup City loss 46-51 Wood River won DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 51-35 Albion won 56-41 Fullerton won 54-49 Rock County won STATE TOURNAMENT 45-41 Gibbon loss 40-52 Sherry’s up with another shot! 23 BOYS’ BASKETBALL The 1987-88 boys basketball team went into the sea- son inexperienced, but showed improvement throughout the schedule. In the Ravenna Holiday Tournament, the Centurions upset the host Bluejays, enroute to a second place finish in the tournament. In January, Centura notched nice victories over Lou- Platte conference foes Burwell and Gibbon — both wins coming on last second shots. Gibbon and Burwell went on to finish first and second in the conference tourna- ment. Another highlight of the season was a mid-January win over state qualifier, Broken Bow. In the L.P. Conference Tournament, Centura beat St. Paul the first night, before losing to Wood River in the second round. Coach Olsen said the team gained valuable experi- ence, which will help the team in the 1988-89 campaign. Centura final record was 7-12. Rockin’ Randy is ready. Coach Jim Olsen, John Poehler, Scott Loy, Todd Nitsch, Chad Vieth, Bob Bennett, Doug Heminger, Randy Baldwin, Wes Wel- lensiek, Jason Simdorn, Roy Wooden, David Hostetler, Travis Caspersen, Mike Deines, Asst. Bill Brown. 24 Another good free-throw. Two more points for Drew! CENTURA BASKETBALL 1987-1988 OPPONENT OUTCOME SCORE WOOD RIVER L 53-68 CENTRAL CITY L 40-56 ADAMS CENTRAL L 39-42 G.I.C.C. L 48-62 BURWELL W 51-49 ALBION L 57-58 BROKEN BOW W 57-46 GIBBON W 47-46 ST. PAUL W 48-37 RAVENNA L 31-49 LOUP CITY L 39-50 SHELTON W 53-31 KEARNEY CATHOLIC L 49-50 HASTINGS ST. CECILIA L 44-52 RAVENNA HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT RAVENNA W 44-43 ANSLEY L 53-67 LOU-PLATTE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT ST. PAUL W 54-42 WOOD RIVER L 43-74 SUB-DISTRICT Cl-13 RAVENNA L 42-45 David with another jump-shot. STANDING: Chad Anderson, Willie Garrett, Chris Trumler, John Kroeger, Darren Spiehs, Chad Guzinski, Mike Wellensiek, Scott McDonald, James Stutzman, Dan Hargens, Dale Fries, 1’ony Powers. 25 SR. HIGH TRACK Bill displays his talent. BACK ROW: Greg Gottlob, Roy Wooden, Andy Veeder, Jamie Hilmer, Will Kemptar, Bill Baasch. Randy Baldwin. John Heckman, Jason Simdorn. MIDDLE ROW: Cory Van Winkle, Shawn Nielsen, Drew Drummond, James Stutzman, David Baasch, David Hos- tetler, David Petersen. Rusty Lamberson, Jason I etch, Doug Meyer. FRONT ROW: Chris Trumler, Craig Badura, Andy Jensen, Scott Loy, Ty Vogel, John Kroeger. Willie Garret, Brian Meyer, Brent Madsen. STATE QUALIFIERS: J. Simdorn, D. Drummond, S. Nielsen; J. Hochstetler, T. Oseka, V. Melch, L. Anderson, C. Lauritsen, V. Melch. John is either trying to imitate a bird or long jump. Jason goes over the bar with great ease. C’mon just give me the baton. John is up and over with good form. 26 BACK ROW: Verdean Melch, Connie Lauritsen, Jennifer Seldon. Brandi Smith, Jennifer Bell, Sherry Tyma, Jana Hochstetler. MIDDLE ROW: Julie Fanta, Nicole Rossing, Shelia Tibbs, Teresa Oseka, Kristin Kemptar, Val Melch, Jaci Johansen. FRONT ROW: Jody Bowden. Lori Anderson, Tami Harders, Heather Simdorn, Monica Hargens, Daidrea Grim, Airika Nielsen. The Centura track team consisted of twenty-eight boys and twenty-one girls . They endured many practices not only to prepare for a meet but to attain per- sonal goals. During the year,the boys received a 2nd, a 3rd, a 4th, two 6th, and a 7th place, while the girls received three 1st, a 2nd, a 4th, and a 6th place. At the Conference meet in Loup City the boys received 9th and the girls took 4th. The teams went on to the District meet at Axtell where the boys finished 9th and the girls tied for 3rd. Out of the District meet there were nine members who qualified for State. Third place winners at State were both Jana Hochstetler and Jason Simdorn in the high jump. And they’re off, but Lori is the best pick. General Activity between events. « Teresa, you are such an animal. Smile Jen! Jennifer displays her strength. 27 GOLF «BwamteatN.. 5 r F r « iMCiaM e� J56 r,5MHMP ■■tv sr pmm MU' @■3-3 B o 1 0W: ,Bohby Morse’ D°ug Janulewicz, Steve Lauritsen, Chad Guzinski, Darren Spiehs, Brian Powers. FRONT ROW Jeff Baldwin.. Tony Robertson. Boh Harder, Chuck Wellensiek, Dawn Werre, Heather Ripp, Tracy Werre, Chad Anderson. Alan Mike Demes. SECOND ROW: Scott McDonald, Bryan Koperski, Gibreal. FOUR YEAR PLAYERS The Centura golf team returned three lettermen from 1987. The Varsity got second place and the reserves got first place at the Franklin Invitational meet. They also brought home five individual medals. They finished fourth at the Conference meet and eighth at the District meet. ers. FRONT ROW: Chad Anderson, Chad Guzinski, Darren Spiehs. DR. STEVE CROMER Family Dentistry 28 Cairo, NE 485-4452 GOLDEN NUGGET STEAKHOUSE Boelus, NE 68820 Phone 996-9260 ORGANIZATIONS ANNUAL STAFF DEANN DRUMMOND CELESTE RIPP TERESA OSEKA BACK ROW: Carla Merritt, Kim Blake, DeAnn Drummond, Teresa Oseka, Erin Karr, Celeste Ripp. FRONT ROW': Twyla Hartman, Dawn Werre, Dana Petersen. Kristin Kemptar, Brandi Smith. 30 STUDENT Where did you say I should put this? COUNCIL The Student Council is comprised of four elected of- ficers, plus the class and organization presidents. They are responsible for quite a number of activities and events. They have the responsibility of coordinating all the concessions at the school. They also fill all the ven- ding machines, decorate for graduation and install each years officers. This year the Student Council invited San- ta to give out lollies to the entire school. During the past several years, they have donated over $5,000.00 to the Scholarship Foundation. This year the two scholarships went to Bill Baasch and Connie Lau- ritsen. In addition to having a Council exchange with Kear- ney Catholic, they are responsible for the week of activi- ties for Homecoming, for the culminating Coronation and the Dance. Santa Clause; Teresa Oseka, and her helpers; DeAnn Drummond and Dawn Werre. BACK ROW: Mike Wellensiek, John Kroeger, Todd Nitsch, Jason Simdorn, Wes Wellensiek, Bill Baasch, Chad Vieth, James Stutzman. MIDDLE ROW: Heather Simdorn, Jennifer Bell, Ju- lie Stutzman, Tami Harders, Kristin Kempter, Kerrey Blake, Lori Anderson, Mr. Lauritsen. FRONT ROW: Carla Merritt, Monica Hargens, Connie I auritsen, Teresa Oseka, Seanna Kissler, Roxy Maixner, Dawn Werre. DeAnn Drummond. KEN'S GROCERY 485-4611 • Cairo� NE 68824 OFFICERS: Wes Wellensiek; Vice President. Bill Baasch; President, Connie Lauritsen; Secre- tary, Roxy Maixner; Treasurer. RECORD PRINTING COMPANY Cairo, NE 68824 (308) 485-4181 FBLA The 1st regular meeting began with a skit presented by the officers on “Dressing for Success.” The fail sales project was again a big success for the chapter. For the fourth year in a row Beverly Fieldgrove was the top salesperson!!! The FBLA store added balloons to its inventory. Many people enjoyed receiving balloons throughout the year. Jennifer Selden volunteered to maintain a branch store in the elementary one day a week. Six members attended State Leadership Conference in Omaha. The group participated in a tour of Mutual of Omaha prior to the opening of Conference. Kim Blake was an outstanding competitor for Centura. Kim received the following awards: 2nd place in the Clerical Competency Se- ries, 3rd place in Advanced Keyboarding, and honorable mentions in Accounting 1, job interviewing, business com- munication, and business systems and procedures. The FBLA year came to a close with the annual Instal- lation Supper at Dowd’s Steakhouse. Participants at State Convention OFFICERS: B. Fieldgrove; Parlimentarian, T. Oseka; Vice President, J. Selden; Historian, S. Tyma; Treasurer, T. Harders; President, K, Blake; Secretary. The morning after! I expected big, but not THIS big!! —J ___________________________ BACK ROW: Mrs. Soderman, Maren Stenka, Rusty Lamberson, Brian Powers, Chris Bugglen. MIDDLE ROW: Patsy Cool, Lisa Stenka, .Janet Obermiller, Jill Nemetz, Beverly Fieldgrove. FRONT ROW: Tami Harders, Kristin Kempter, Jana Hochsteteler, Jennifer Selden, Teresa Oseka, Sherry Tyma, Carla Merrit. U4y Wwam (JOt) JKMJI FFA BACK ROW: Vicki Wooden, Daidrea Grim, Russ Kosmicki, Keith Miller, Troy Price, Bob Harder. FOURTH ROW: Cindie Reinhardt, Darren Spiehs, Marcia Kuszak, John Poehler, Rod Dethlefs, Garrod Luhn, Darren Adams, Jamie Stoger, Tony Millspaugh. THIRD ROW: Marty Miller, An- thony Shuda, Brian Blake, Brian Meyer, Jeff Baldwin, Dave Baasch, John Kroeger, Steve Lauritsen. SECOND ROW: Steve Hostetler, Will Miller, Brian Kosperski, Bob Morse, Jamie Hilmer, William Kemptar. Tod Brandt. FRONT ROW: Tony Fanta, Kenny Willims, Damon Ober- miller, Chad Vieth, Travis Casperson, Todd Nitsch, Randy Brase. OFFICERS: Tony Fanta; Parliamentarian, Kenny Williams; Sentinel. Randy Brase; Secretary, Damon Obermiller; Treasurer, Travis Caspersen; Vice-President, Todd Nitsch; News Reporter, Chad Veith; President. Agriculture is in the middle of yet another transition period. The farm economy is said to be on a strong rebound. Like the agricultural economy the FFA is in a transition period. We are seeing more and more importance put on agribusiness. The future of this country depends on agribusiness. We hope to prepare our FFA members to meet the challenge of agribusiness. 33 FHA RACK ROW: Janet Obermiller, Renee Hardenbrook. Teresa Morris, Jen- nifer Myers, Dannielle Powers, Resa Powers, Stephanie Kosmicki, Ra- chelle Schweitzer. Danniel McGown. THIRD ROW: Annette Davis, Jill Nemetz, Cindie Reinhardt, Sonya Reimers, Rhonda Kosmicki, Tracie Keefe, Lori Kosmicki, Tamie Keefe, Beverly Fieldgrove. SECOND ROW: Jodi Asher, Tina Mclnroy, Patsy Cool, Lisa Stenka, Maren Stenka, Cyndi Schroeder, Teresa Oseka, Heather Ripp. FRONT ROW: Deeann Brown, Brenda Hardenbrook, Seanna Kissler, Brenda McGown, Mi- chelle Powers, Vicky Cyboron, Colleen Brown, Carla Merritt. Personalized button sales were a big financial and spirit booster for F.H.A. This, along with a magazine sales drive and concession stands, funded several F.H.A. activities. Some students made shirts for the needy at Christmas. A school wide project was Alcohol Awarness week, featuring Capt. Gary Smith, with the program “Scared Stiff.” Members attended District and State Leadership Conferences, a Student Body retreat and hosted District SEARCH. Fun times in- cluded a vocational clubs pizza and movie party at Christmas, the Mid- Winter Dance and a style show. The theme for the show was “Fashion Is- land.” Members selected and mod- eled clothing from stores as well as prom dresses and items made in clas- ses. Preceding the show a dessert was served and the 1988-89 officers were installed. OFFICERS: Historians; Seanna Kissler, Brenda Hardenbr x k, Encounter; Brenda McGown, News Reporter; DeeAnn Brown, Secretary; Vicky Cybo- ron, Treasurer; Michelle Powers, President; Carla Merritt, Vice President; Colleen Brown. 34 BOELUSSTATE BANK Boelus, NE 68820 Phone 996-4283 JENSEN’S GROCERY LOCKER Boelus, NE 68820 Phone 996-4281 C-CLUB BACK HOW: B. Baasch. M. Deines, W. Wellensiek, C. Vieth, J. Simdorn. FIFTH ROW: B. Morse, C. VanWinkle, T. Price, K. Williams, T. Casper- sen, S. Nielsen, B. Powers, H. Wooden, J. Todd. S. Loy, I). Petersen. H. Brase. D. Drummond. FOURTH ROW: J. Bell, S. Tyma. E. Miller, C. Ha- denfeldt, W. Stienike, C. Guzinski, M. Hargens, B. Madsen, A. Veeder, T. Vogel, S. Lauritsen, J. Leetch. THIRD ROW: J. Kluthe. E. Karr. J. Johansen, D. Petersen, T. Gallagher, J. Stutzman, D. Hostetler, D. Hem- minger, J. Kroeger, J. Myers, D. Powers, B. Roy. SECOND ROW': K. Kemptar, A. McDonald, B. Bowden, N. Rossing, D. Meyer, H. Simdorn, C. Lauritsen, T. Harders, R. Lamberson. K. Blake, R. Maixner, J. Bowden, G. Gottlob. FRONT ROW: A. Nielsen, J. Hochstetler, J. Sel- den, T. Oseka, S. Brase. T. Hartman, L. Anderson, C. Merritt. B. Meyer, D. Baasch, V. Melch, J. Stutzman. OFFICERS: Vice President, Teresa Oseka; Treasurer, Jennifer Selden; Secretary, W’anda Stienike; President, Connie Laurit- sen. 35 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The NHS had a busy year. In the fall they had magazine sales and a concession stand to raise money for the two $100 scholarships given to Bill Baasch and Heather Simdorn. At Christmas they helped pack food boxes for the Salvation Army. A pancake feed was also held for the Fries family. Thirteen new members were inducted in the spring. BACK ROW: Jill Nemetz, Jenny Hiser, Jennifer Sel- den, Sherry Tyma, Wanda Stienike. MIDDLE ROW: Erin Karr, Jaci Johansen, Jennifer Bell, Julie Stutz- man. FRONT ROW: Doug Janulewicz, Celeste Ripp, Brandi Smith, Carla Hadenfelt. BACK ROW: Doug Meyer, Jana Hochstetler, John Heckman, Chris Buggeln. FRONT ROW: Connie Lauritsen, DeAnn Bill Baasch, Dave Hostetler. MIDDLE ROW: Brent Madson, Drummond, Heather Simdorn, Ix ri Anderson, Kim Blake, Monica Hargens, Michelle Powers, Jodi Kluthe, Chad Vieth, Roxy Maixner. GERMAN CLUB BACK ROW: Russ Swanson, Todd Nitsch, David Petersen, Brian Powers, Shawn Nielsen, Chad Vieth. THIRD ROW: Greg Gottlob, Kim Blake DeAnn Drummond, Rusty Lamberson, Brent Madsen, Monica Hargens, David Hostetler. SECOND ROW: Heather Ripp, Sherry Tyma, Jodi Kluthe, Kristin Kemptar, Heather Simdorn, Connie Lauritsen, Doug Meyer. FRONT ROW: Jana Hochstetler, Carla Hadenfeldt, Wanda Stienike, Wendy Hewitt, Shelly Brase, Teresa Oseka, Julie Stutzman, Verdean Melch. BACK ROW: Kristin Kemptar, Jodi Kluthe, Sherry Chad Vieth, Greg Gottlob. FRONT ROW: Julie Stutz- Tyma, Brian Powers. MIDDLE ROW: Heather Sim- man, Teresa Oseka, Shelly Brase, Monica Hargens, Jana dorn, Kim Blake, Wanda Stienike, Carla Hadenfeldt, Hochstetler. OFFICERS: Connie Lauritsen; Vice-President, Teresa Oseka; President, Heather Simdorn; Secretary. The German Club had an easy year, in that we did not have an exchange taking place, other than the usual money raising projects of concession stands and selling advent calendars, our fun event was an end of the year canoe trip. We canoed from the river bridge to Dannebrog where we had a barbecue. Delta Epsilon Phi, the National German Honor Soci- ety, held their initiation on Wednesday, May 18. We had the largest group of inductees since our chapter was founded. The eligibility requirements are that a student must have a 3.0 overall grade point average and a 3.6 aver- age for at least 3 semesters of German. The German Club awarded two $100 scholarships to Teresa Oseka and Heather Simdorn. 37 DRAMA OFFICERS: Teresa Oseka, Treasurer; Brent Madsen, Vice President; Seanna Kissler, Presi- dent. CLUB BACK ROW: Heather Ripp. Verdean Melch, Julie Stutzman, Wanda Stienike, Doug Heminger, Doug Janulewicz, Todd Gallagher, John Kroeger, Tony Robertson. FOURTH ROW: Sherry Tyma, Carla Hadenfeldt, DeAnn Drummond, Rusty Lamberson, Doug Meyer, Greg Gottlob, Chris Buggeln. THIRD ROW: Kerrey Blake. Brandy Bowden, Erin Karr, Celeste Ripp, Kristin Kemptar, Tami Harder, Paula Finck, Michelle Powers, Monica Hargens, Brent Madsen. SEC- OND ROW: Chad Vieth, Jodi Kluthe, Jaci Johansen, Jennifer Bell, Kim Blake, Roxie Maixner, Seanna Kissler, Jody Bowden. Erin Miller, Mrs. Breiner. FRONT ROW: Drew Drummond, Lori Anderson, Twyla Hartman, Wendy Hewitt, Shelly Brase, Jennifer Selden, Teresa Oseka. Heather Simdorn, Connie Lauritsen, Carla Merritt. SPEECH TEAM DRAMA GROUP: Celeste Ripp, Chris Buggeln, Erin Karr, Brent Madsen, Lori Anderson. SERIOUS PROSE: Carla Hadenfelt Celeste Ripp. HUMOROUS PROSE: Erin Karr Doug Janulewicz. ENTERTAINING: Jennifer Selden Kerrey Blake. 38 SPEECH TEAM EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKERS: R. Lamberson, T. Rob- ertson, R. Swanson. POETRY: V. Wooden, J. Stut .man. B. Bowden. INFORMATIVE SPEAKERS: Twyla Hartman and Wendy Hewitt. Centura’s speech team partic- ipated in more contests than ever before. They competed at Hastings College, North-Loup, and Loup City Invitationals. Then came Conference and Dis- tricts. Throughout the season, the team brought back numer- ous medals, superior ribbons, and trophies. Winning runner- up trophy at Districts, the group qualified three people for State. Twyla Hartman, and Julie Stutzman qualified for the sec- ond year in a row. Dana Petersen was the third qualifier. Twyla re- ceived a certificate from the State Contest indicating that she had rated Superior for her performances. PERSUASIVE SPEAKERS: Jodi Kluthe, Russ Swanson and Dana Petersen Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Breiner finally persuaded Russ and Rusty to be extempora- neous speakers. DUET ACTING: Julie Stutzman. Chad Vieth, and Carla Hadenfeldt. 39 SR. HIGH BAND SENIORS: Lori Anderson, Bill Baasch, Kim Blake, Shelly Brase, Mike Deines, DeAnn Drummond, Tony Fanta, Paula Finck, Tami Harders, Twy la Hartman, Wendy Hewitt, Tamie Keefe, William Kemptar. Seanna Kissler, Rusty Lamberson, Connie Lauritsen, Scott Loy, Phillip Luhn, Roxy Maixner, Carla Merritt, Doug Meyer, Erin Miller, Shawn Nielsen, Teresa Oseka, David Petersen, Brian Powers, Heather Ripp, Heather Simdorn, Brandi Smith, Lee Smith, Sheri Todd, Dawn Werre, Roy Woo- den. JUNIORS: Julie Baldwin, Randy Baldwin, Jody Bowden. Randy Brase, Deeann Brown, Chris Buggeln, Vicky Cyboron, Drew Drummond, Greg Gottlob, Carla Hadenfeldt, 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, Verdean Melch, Tony Millspaugh, Todd Nitsch, Damon Obermiller, Wanda Stienike, Jamie Stoeger, Julie Stutz- man, Jacy Todd. Sherry Tyma, Andy Veeder, Chad Vieth, Wes Wellen- siek. SOPHOMORES: David Baasch. Jeff Baldwin, Jennifer Bell, Brian Blake, Alan Gibreal, Tige Hauschild, Tim Hewitt, Doug Janulewicz, Jaci Johansen, Terrie Julian Erin Karr, Brian Koperski, Steve Lauritsen, Jas- on Leetch, Lonnie Loy, Jeremy Luhn, Dan Maynard, Dannie! McGown. Brian Meyer, Bob Morse, Jill Nemetz. Dana Petersen, Celeste Ripp, Tony Robertson, Jennifer Selden, Jason Simdorn, Chris Trumler, Vickie Woo- den, Jeff Wrehe. FRESHMEN: Chad Anderson, Misti Bennett, Kerrey Blake. Brandy Bowden, Glenda Cudaback, Doug Earnest. Julie Fanta, Todd Gallagher, Daidrea Grim, Chad Guzinski, Daniel Hargens, Jamie Hilmer, Stehpen Hostetler, Chris Johnson, Tracie Keefe, Stephanie Kos- micki, Garrod Luhn, Angela McDonald, Scott McDonald, Valerie Melch. Karmen Miller, Jennifer Myers, Airika Nielsen, Resa Powers, Tony Pow- ers, Sonya Reimers, Nicole Rossing, Cynthia Schroeder, Rashelle Schweit zer, James Stutzman, Sheila Tibbs, Mike Wellensiek, Tracy Werre. SAX QUARTET: Tony Robertson, Verdean Melch, Jennifer Selden, and Monica Hargens. CLARINET QUARTET: Roxy Maixner. Paul Finck, Brandi Smith, and DeAnn Drummond. 40 Loy’s Sanitation Service Cairo, NE 68824 Lemburg Earth Moving Boelus, NE 68820 TROMBONE QUARTET: Dave Petersen. John Heckman. Chris Buggeln. DRUM MAJORETTE: Wanda Steinike FLUTE TRIO: Kim Blake. Lori Anderson. Cel- este Ripp, Heather Simdorn. PIANO SOLOS: Erin Karr. Kim Blake. CLARINET DUET: Roxie Maixner. Paula Finck. CONFERENCE BAND: Greg Gottlob, Lee Smith. THIRD ROW': Tony Robertson. Brandi Smith, Paula Finck, Wes Wellensiek, Todd Nitsch, Drew Drummond, Erin Miller. SECOND ROW: Tod Gallagher, Jason Simdorn, Wendy Hewitt, Verdean Melch, DeAnn Drummond, Rusty Lamberson, Resa Powers, Monica Hargens. FRONT ROW: Chris Buggeln. Dave Petersen, John Heckman, Jeff Baldwin, Doug Meyer, Jason Leetch, Heather Simdorn, Celeste Ripp. BRASS SEXTET: Wes Wellensiek, Greg Gott- lob, Jeff Baldwin , Todd Nitsch, Phillip Luhn, Doug Meyer. The Centura band had a banner year. The 130 member marching Cen- turions were judged best band in Class C at the Kearney Band Day Parade and best band in Class C and best in Class C D at the Harvest of Harmony Parade in Grand Island. There were nine entries in District Music Contest. All received superiors and this makes the seventh consecutive superior for our band. Graphic Screen Printing 1201 S. Locust G.I. NE 68802 G.I. Testing Lab Old West Hwy. 30 G.I. NE 68801 41 CHORUS nACK JX) Anderst°,n; Kerrey Blake. Chris Buggeln. Jamie Hilmer, Mrs. Hagstrom, Jennifer Selden, Brenda McGown, Michelle F ere MIDDLE ROW: Carla Merritt. Val Melch. Cory VanWinkle, Doug Meyer. Troy Price, Heather Ripp, Paula Finck, Erin Miller. FRONT ROW: Monica Hargens. Angie McDonald. Todd Gallagher, Dave Baasch, Steve Hostetler. Alan Gibreal. DeAnn Drummond, Kim Blake. This year the chorus ended a very successful year with its second consec- utive Superior rating at District Music Contest. Ten other Superior and Excellent ratings were earned by performing so- loists and small groups. UlM KIU1 SULU1STS: Paula Finck, Doug Meyer, Jennifer Selden. Brenda McGown, DeAnn Drummond, Lori Anderson. Kathy Ripp, Owner Professional Hair Designer Open Tuesday Thru Saturday SWING CHOIR: Jamie Hilmer, Cory VanWinkle, Doug Meyer, Troy Price. THIRD ROW: Paula Finck, DeAnn Drummond, Carla Mer- ritt, Seanna Kissler. SECOND ROW: Chris Buggeln.Todd Gallagher, Steve Hostetler. FIRST ROW: Lori Anderson, Heather Ripp, Moni- ca Hargens. TRIPLE TRIO: Jennifer Selden, Carla Merritt. MIDDLE ROW: Paula Finck, Seanna Kissler, Lori Anderson, Angie McDonald. FRONT ROW: Heather Ripp, DeAnn Drummond, Monica Hargens. GIRLS DUET: Heather Ripp and DeAnn Drummond P(ztersen Lumber Co. Home Farm Building Service 43 CHEERLEADERS Show us those legs. Give me a C. BACK ROW: Dawn Werre, Lori Anderson. THIRD ROW: Monica Hargens, Verdean Melch, Tywla Hartman, Jennifer Bell. Julie Baldwin, Julie Stutz- man, Connie Lauritaen, Heather Simdorn. SECOND ROW: Seanna Kissler, Kristin Kemptar. FRONT ROW: Tami Harders, Shelly Brase, Dannielle Powers. 44 BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION This year marks the end of an era in admin- istration at Centura as both the Superintendent, Dean F. Drummond, and the Elementary Princi- pal, Glenn M. Blake, decided to move on to other things. Drummond leaves Centura after twelve years at the helm. Blake finishes thirteen years as Elementary Principal, having overseen the move from the three towns into the new elemen- tary facility. Both men mark that event, the com- pletion of the new facility as a bright spot of their time at Centura. Jr. Sr. High Principal David G. Karr will be returning for another year. He says he feels 1987- 88 was a good year for Centura and cited the es- tablishment of the Junior and Senior High Prin- cipal’s Student Advisory Committees as a high- light for him. ADMINISTRATORS: Dave Karr; High School Principal, Dean Drummond; Super- intendent, Glenn Blake; Elementary Principal. 46 FACULTY Our faithful scorekeepers. MY TROPHIES!!! Our teachers get into the spirit of the day! Cynthia Brown Gwenlyn Brown Vance Christensen Mark Coe Annette Davis Vicky Breiner Bill Brown 47 Donna Eriksen Marjorie Hagstrom Bill Hauschild Tom Hermance Janice Hochstetler The Centura Theatrical Crew. Kathy Mettenbrink Friendly” Pow wow with Mr. K. Robert Meyer Jim Olsen Tonia Wester Charles Wellensiek Franz Trumler Carol Trumler Emily Soderman Edward Ryan 48 SENIORS “88” LORI ANDERSON BILL BAASCH We, the Seniors of “88”, have given our best, our all, our selves. May we be remem- bered for the times we have been of help to each other, been present to each other, lis- tened to one another, share, enjoyed, laughed, and cried to- gether. We have been gifted. Gifted by friends, family, teachers, staff and each other. We have indeed been fortunate to have been able to share these expe- riences together at Centura High School. KIM BLAKE TOD BRANDT SHELLY BRASE JON CRITEL MIKE DEINES DEANN DRUMMOND TONY FANTA BEVERLY FIELDGROVE COLOR: Burgundy and Silver WENDY HEWITT LANNY JOHNSON TAMIE KEEFE WILL KEMPTAR SEANNA KISSLER RUSTY LAMBERSON CONNIE LAURITSEN SCOTT LOY FLOWER: Red Rose tipped in Silver CARLA MERRITT MOTTO There comes a time in our lives when we must take flight and try our own wings TERESA OSEKA DAVID PETERSEN BRIAN POWERS DANNIELLE POWERS SONG: For Just A Moment HEATHER RIPP HEATHER SIMDORN BRANDI SMITH SHERI TODD DAWN WERRE LEE SMITH RUSS SWANSON JERROLD TINNELL OFFICERS; Roxie Maixner, Trea- surer; Heather Simdorn, Vice-Pres- ident; Kim Blake, Secretary; Dawn Werre, President. SENIOR LIFE The Band-y Bunch Thumbs up The gangs all here Mrs. Brown at her best If you blink - you lose 49 ALF-REAL EDUCATION They kill bugs dead in their tracks Typical Friday night Which way did they go, George? 50 JUNIORS Darren Adams Jodi Asher Julie Baldwin Randy Baldwin Robert Bennett Jody Bowden Randy Brase DeeAnn Brown Chris Buggeln Travis Caspersen Patsy Cool Vicki Cyboron Adam Dibbern Laurie Dibbern Drew Drummond Greg Gottlob Carla Hadenfeldt Monica Hargens Brenda Hardenbrook John Heckman Doug Heminger David Hostetler Jana Hochstetler Kristin Kemptar The Junior Class worked diligently through the years to earn money to host the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. A chili feed in their sophomore year, a slave auction with ev- ery junior working as a slave for a day, and lots of concession stand hours gave them money to have a ban- quet and prom to re- member as the special event of their junior year. It was held in the high school gym, and the theme was DES- TINY. 52 Jodi Kluthe Lori Kosmicki Russell Kosmicki Kolette Kroeger Marcia Kuszak Brent Madsen Brenda McGown Tina Mclnroy Verdean Melch Marty Miller Tony Millspaugh Todd Nitsch Damon Obermiller Michelle Powers Troy Price Edward Purcell Ingrid Rossing Linda Rowland Lisa Stenka Wanda Stienike Jamie Stoeger Jennifer Sturgeon Julie Stutzman Jacy Todd OFFICERS: John Heckman, Treasurer; Jodi Kluthe, Vice President; Julie Stutzman, Presi- dent; Randy Baldwin, Secretary. 53 SOPHOMORES Dave Baasch Craig Badura Jeff Baldwin Jennifer Bell Brian Blake Julie Bogus Jeremy Brown Donald Bruhn Rodney Dethlefs Alan Gibreal Renee Hardenbrook Tige Hauschild Tim Hewitt Jenny Hiser Doug Janulewicz Jaci Johansen Terrie Julian Erin Karr Brian Koperski Rhonda Kosmicki Jon Kroeger Steve Lauritsen Jason Leetch Shawn Lehn Lonnie Loy Jeremy Luhn Dan Maynard Danniel McGown Brian Meyer Teresa Morris Meyer, Secretary; Jason Simdorn, President. 54 Bobby Morse Jill Nemet2 Janet Obermiller Dana Petersen John Poehler Cindie Reinhardt Celeste Ripp Tony Robertson Jennifer Selden Jason Simdorn Christian Trumler Ty Vogel 55 FRESHMEN Chad Anderson Misti Bennett Kerrey Blake Brandy Bowden Glenda Cudaback Ryan Dibbern Doug Earnest Julie Fanta Dale Fries Todd Gallagher Willie Garrett Daidrea Grim Chad Guzinski Dan Hargens Jamie Hilmer Steve Hostetler Joann Hypes Andy Jensen Chris Johnson Trade Keefe Stephanie Kosmicki Garrod Luhn Linnette MacDonald Angie McDonald “Do you remember when?” This will be one of the favorite sayings in years to come. Fresh- men experiences were sometimes painful, embarassing, silly, laugh- able, new and exciting. In retro- spect, we can see our growth in our first year of high school as the scheduling, classes, activities and curriculum all gave us new chal- lenges. 56 Scott McDonald Valerie Melch Karmen Miller Will Miller Jennifer Myers Airika Nielsen Resa Powers Tony Powers Sonya Reimers Nicole Rossing Bridget Roy Cindi Schroeder Rachelle Schweitzer Anthony Shuda Darren Spiehs James Stutzman Sheila Tibbs Mike Wellensiek OFFICERS: Angie McDonald, Treasurer; Airika Nielsen, Vice President; Garrod Luhn, Secretary; Mike Wellensiek, President. Dan Werre Tracy Werre 57 STUDENT LIFE What is there, Doc? This is the group This is a ‘V Computer time The library is for studying 58 Where are my pants The gang is all here 7th Inning Stretch Let me sing Punk Rock 59 Strike up the Band Hey! Brenda is studying The Singing Seniors Revelry 60 EIGHTH GRADE Kim Baasch Andrea Baxter Jenny Blake Todd Brundage Justin Caspersen Craig Critel Misti Deines Amy Dibbern Matt English Randi Grim Jamie Hadenfeldt Lois Hartman Thomas Head Lora Hilmer Nick Hiser Jeni Hurt Jackie Janulewicz Jill Johansen Shannon Karr Wade Kroeger Kristie Lauritsen Marcia Lem burg Lori Leth Randy Maynard The class of 49 eighth graders keep busy with a full schedule of math, sci- ence, social studies, English and physical education. In addition to these basics, they have cycle classes of typing, Ger- man, agriculture and career planning. The majority are also involved in sports. They always look forward to their spring educational tour to Lincoln. 62 Brent McDonald MaLinda McEntire Mark Merritt Troy Millspaugh Gwen Morris Nealon Obermiller Daron Obermiller Jeff Price Allen Purcell Mark Rasmussen Scott Reynolds Vickie Roy Rick Schultz Corey Spiehs Stefanee Steffenhagen Steve Stienike Bobbi Stutzman Becky Svoboda Shae Swanson Shanna Tennant Leslie Veeder Holly Vierk Brian Wold Roger Wooden 63 SEVENTH GRADE Chad Asher Jennifer Bogus Chuck Buggeln Jennifer Dibbern Craig Dubbs Shannie Fagan John Fanta Angie Gililland Michael Gorecki Ryan Grim Eric Guzinski Buffy Halsey Ryan Harder Matt Hauschild Michael Hostetler Terrill Jensen Connie Julian Randy Julian Angela Keding Sonya Koperski Brenda Love Lorie Loy Marie Mason Becky McDonald Oh, what a year! Mom never told us it would be like this. Adjust to this, adjust to that! Try this, try that! Gradually we learned and we adjust- ed. Oh, what a difference a year makes in the lives of ones who are so young and impressionable. 64 Jodi McDonald James McGown Carrie Myers Christa Myers Ross Nelson Ryan O’Neill Crystal Poehler Renita Powers Todd Reinhardt Tonya Robertson Randa Schultz Angela Schweitzer Mandi Schweitzer Shannon Schweitzer Teresa Smith William Steffenhagen Garren Stenka Dustin Tibbs Sandra Tockey Tara Trumler Billie Veeder Kristin Veeder Laura Ward Kim Wilhelm 65 JR. HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALI] The seventh grade boys finished the season by winning five games and losing one game. There were twelve boys out for the seventh grade. The eighth grade boys won four games and lost two games. They came on strong at the end of the season by defeating a very tall St. Paul team. There were fifteen boys out for the eighth grade. 66 Caspersen, B. McDonald. N. Hiser, R. Schultz, M. Mer child, C. Asher. R. O’Neill. J. McGown. FRONT ROW: ritt. THIRD ROW: R. Wooden, S. Swanson. T. Brun- S. Karr, R. Julian, E. Guzinski, D. Tibbs, M. Gorecki, dage, S. Stienike, W. Kroeger, R. Maynard, J. Haden- C. Buggeln. M. Deines. JR. HIGH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The girls get a confidence booster during a time out. The Centura seventh grade team won three games and lost three games. There were sixteen girls that played on the team. The Centura eighth grade girls played a six game schedule and won all six games. There were fifteen girls out for the team. The girls did not have a close game during the year. s k I think I’m in the wrong crowd. BACK ROW: K. Baasch, J. Johansen, S. Karr, K. Lauritsen. L. Veeder. MIDDLE ROW: M. Deines, L. Hilmer, V. Roy, A. Dibbern, B. Stutz- man, R. Grim. FRONT ROW: J. Blake. L. Leth, L. Hartman, J. Hurt, H. Vierk, S. Steffenhagen. BACK ROW: R. Schultz, S. Koperski, R. Powers, J. McDo aid, T. Trum- ler. MIDDLE ROW: B. Halsey. K. Wilhelm, K. Veeder C. Poehler. A. Winget. FRONT ROW: C. Myers, C. Meyers. B. McDonalc . Schweitzer, C. Julian. 67 JR. HIGH FOOTBALL Thirty boys in grades sev- en and eight reported for Jr. High football. The boys lost two games in the four game schedule. The two losses were the first two games of the sea- son to Loup City and St. Paul. The boys tied Ravenna and in the last game of the season beat Wood River. BACK ROW: M. Rasmussen, N. Hiser, J. Caspersen, B. McDonald, J. Price, M. Merritt. THIRD ROW: C. Spiehs, R. Schultz, P. Wooden, D. Obermiller, J. Fanta, A. Purcell. R. Nelson. SECOND ROW: R. O’Neill, C. Asher, S. Stienike, W. Kroeger, E. Ouzinski, M. Hauschild, R. Grim, M. Hostetler. FRONT ROW: R. Julian, T. Reinhardt, R. Wooden, J. McGown, J. Hadenfeldt, D. Tibbs, C. Dubbs, T. Brundage. Taking time out for a halftime pep talk. Take your opponent by the hand and push him on the ground. Watch out! Here I come. 68 JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL The teams were full of enthusiasm and high hopes. The sev- enth graders helped themselves to a 3 and 3 season, while the eighth graders were 3 and 2. They took sec- ond at the Gibbon Tournament. They learned the value of sportmanship and teamwork. BACK ROW: A. Baxter, T. Jensen, T. Smith, B. Stutzman, M. Deines, K. Baasch. S. Steffenhagen. FOURTH ROW: S.Ten- nant, T. Robertson, K. Lauritsen, J. Johansen, J. Janulewicz, J. Hurt, B. Svoboda, B. Love. THIRD ROW: J.McDonald, C. Myers, J. Bogus, L. Leth, S. Karr, H. Vierk, R. Grim, L. Veeder, H. Nealon, M. Mcentire, Coach M. Hagstrom. SECOND ROW: M. Schweitzer, J. Blake, B. McDonald, A. Winget, C. Myers, Ft. Schultz, J. Dibbern, B. Halsey, A. Gilliland, L. Loy. FRONT ROW: S. Koperski, C. Poehler, K. Veeder, K. Wilhelm, A. Schweitzer, L. Hilmer, T. Trumler. Where’s the ball? Bound and determine to get it over. 69 Did you hear the one about ... Mandi to the rescue! JR. HIGH WRESTLING Development of sound wrestling skills and good com- petitive attitude highlighted a fine year for the junior high wrestlers. The team learned and refined the essential techniques of man’s oldest sport and had some good fun along the way. Several of the wrestlers did well enough that appearing in the fi- nals became a habit for them, and virtually everyone placed in the top four in at least one tour- nament. Good wrestling, good sportmanship, and good results on the mat made it a fine year for the junior high wrestling at Cen- tura. He s going in for the kill. Anxiously waiting till their weight class. BACK HOW: B. McDonald, J. Caspersen, J. Fanta, T. Head, Coach Coe. MIDDLE ROW: M. English, D. Tibbs, C. Dubbs, R. Wooden, W. Kroeger. FRONT ROW: M. Hos- tetler, D. Obermiller, M. Hauschild, C. Spiehs, R. Grim, S. Stienike. 70 JR. HIGH TRACK BACK ROW: K. Lauritsen, J. Janulewicz, B. Stutzman, S. Steffenhagen, L. Hilmer, S. Karr, C. Poehler, T. Trumler, J. Bogus. J. McDonald, G. Morris. MIDDLE ROW: S. Tennant, L. Veeder, M. McEntire, A. Dibbern, B. McDonald, J. Dibbern, S. Koperski, K. Veeder, C. Myers, C. Myers, J. Blake. FIRST ROW: L. Leth, J. Johansen. K. Baasch, J. Hurt. K. Wilhelm, M. Schweitzer, A. Schweitzer, C. Julian, R. Powers, M. Deines. Are we studs or what? BACK ROW': S. Reynolds, J. Price. B. MvDonald, J. Caspersen, N. Hiser, R. Nelson, A. Pucell, T. Millspaugh. MIDDLE ROW’: J. Fanta, T. Head. P. Wooden, J. Hadenfeldt, S. Stienike, J. McGown, T. Brundage, C. Asher. FRONT ROW: D. Obermiller, R. wooden, S. Swanson. M. Gorecki, R. Grim, R. Julian, C. Dubbs, M. Hauschild. Looks like we made it. Crash landing?! ... How do you spell relief, O-V-E-R. 71 JR. HIGH BAND BACK ROW: Wade Kroeger. Sonya Koperski, Mike Hostetler, Brian Wold, Jodi McDonald. SEVENTH ROW’: Mark Rasmussen, Rick Schultz, Mark Merritt, Nick Hiser, Brent McDonald, Kristie I auritsen, Bobbie Stutzman, Connie Julian, Justin Caspersen. SIXTH ROW: Matt Hauschild. Ryan Harder, Chuck Buggeln, Craig Dubbs, Dustin Tibbs, Randy Julian, MaLinda McEntire, Lorie Loy, Angie Schweitzer. FIFTH ROW': Jennifer Blake, Carrie Myers, Lois Hartman, Randi Grim, Jackie Janulewicz, Peggy Cudaback, Lora Hilmer, Gwen Morris, April Winget, Kim Wilhelm. FOURTH ROW: Randy Maynard, Roger Wooden, Shannon Schweitzer, Becky McDonald, Vicki Roy, Shannie Fagan, Tonya Robertson, Randa Schultz, Terrill Jensen, Buffy Halsey. THIRD ROW: Ryan Grim, Kim Baasch, Jill Johansen, Leslie Veeder, Ste- fa nee Steffenhagen. Holly Vierk, Shanna Tennant, Christa Myers, Troy Millspaugh, Daron Obermiller, Willie Steffenhagen. SECOND ROW: Ross Nelson, James McGown, Ryan O’Neill, Scott Reynolds. Todd Brun- dage, Lori Leth, Misti Deines, Tara Trumler, Kristen Veeder, Mandi Schweitzer. FRONT ROW’: Corey Spiehs. Eric Guzinski, Chad Asher, Mike Gorecki, John Fanta, Jamie Hadenfeldt, Steve Stienike, Shannon Karr, Renita Powers, Shae Swanson. Paul Wooden. JR. HIGH CHORUS BACK ROW: Jodi McDonald, Crystal Poehler, Marcia Lemburg, Ange- la Gililland. Kristie I auritsen. Randa Schultz, Ryan Harder, Scott Reynolds, Jeff Price, Mark Rasmussen, Rick Schultz, Justin Caspersen, Troy Millspaugh, Jennifer Dibbern, Gwen Morris, Lora Hilmer, Billie Veeder, Carrie Myers, Christa Mvers. FOURTH ROW: Jennifer Bogus. 1 ara Trumler, Randi Grim, Holly Vierk, Teresa Smith, Buffy Halsey, Sonya Koperski, John Fanta, Brent McDonald, Garren Stenka, Wade Kroeger, Ross Nelson. Paul Wooden. Sandra Tockey, Shanna Tennant, MaLinda McEntire, Brenda tave, Peggy Cudaback, Renita Powers. THIRD ROW: Ix is Hartman. Shannon Karr, Bobbi Stutzman, Tonya Robertson, Terrill Jensen, Jamie Hadenfeldt. Todd Reinhardt, Ryan O’Neill, Mark Merritt, Corey Spiehs, Matt Hauschild, Matt English. Mike Gorecki, Shannon Schweitzer, Shannie Fagan. Kristen Veeder, Kim Wil- helm. FRONT ROW: Lori Leth, Amy Dibbern, Kim Baasch, Misti Deines. L°rie Loy, Ryan Grim, Chuck Buggeln, Shae Swanson, Randy Maynard, Roger Wooden, Todd Brundage, James McGown, Dustin Tibbs, Randy Julian, Connie Julian, Mandi Schweitzer, April Winget, Becky McDonald, Angie Schweitzer. 72 JUNIOR HIGH LIFE Winners of the eighth grade spell-offs were Jill Johansen, and Misti Winners of the seventh grade spell-offs were Jodi McDonald and Tonya Deines. Alternates were Randi Grim and Mandie Jensen. Robertson. Alternates were Sandy Tockey and Shannon Schweitzer. The ESP group works on a project. Sit-up time Study Time Typing time CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF “88” FORD I HOllAM FORD NEW HOLLAND, INC. P.O. 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