Central Catholic High School - Hi Lites Yearbook (West Point, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1979 volume:

4� tie scarves. . . Smokey arid The Bandit. . . “Hang a Main”. . . ‘What a bummer”. . . curly hair. . .' “Disco Danny . . vest’s. . . “What do’n?. . . Boogie down. . . Saturday Night Live. . . “Nope, no way!”. . . Levi’s. . . Foreigner. . . “Wild and Crazy Guys. . . Macho Man. . . Grovy. . . ‘Are you serious?”. . . plaid shirts. . . “We’re moving now!. . . “Thanks”. . . “Oh, man!”. . . Life’s Been Good To Me. . . “Let’s Party!”. . . skateboards. . . stereos. . . Kiss. . . “Well excuse me!”. . . Meatloaf. . . Grease. . . “Oh, man!”. . . Life’s Been Good To Me. . . “Let’s Party!. . . Joe Walsh. . . “Get small”. . . She’s a fox!”. . .“Check you later”. . Saturday Night Fever. . . “What can I say?”. . . “the pits”. . . Bob Segert. The Beat Goes On John Paul c OLo' C tion - Who beat whom, where and why Hubert Humphrey's old party commits sui- cide. ► Some bright new faces will shine in the Senate. ► A litany L- of the big losers 3 i iii; n smm 1,1,1111 W Wl p SIS, msl l� md' - i • I� in. i J !iS!i!iiili!i!i!i!ilili!;ii;i sBbBHsbm 11 fn••«iPl i Hfuhlr:; : ,V0 iimiili, ffc-pE :!f. : S mm :J.y ‘J I i 11 I 111 ihUi ir iiii!l!!:i W� S! i£p$r Organizations......p. 35 Academics..........p. 51 Athletics..........p. 65 Faculty............p. 83 Activities.........p. 95 Seniors............p. 15 Classes............p. 101 Index..............p. 117 Ads................p. 121 a- YEARBOOK STAFF 1978-79 Co-Editors...................Mary Neeson Maureen Kaup Brenda Kreikemeier Advisor.................Mrs. Teri Kester Staff ............................Bonnie Heimann Betty Herman Bonnie Luebbert Mary Jo Bracht Randy Hagedorn Sherri Wordekemper Joyce Knobbe Jody Fagot Connie Hagedorn Joyce Hagedorn Pat Batenhorst Mike Tobey Loretta Kreikemeier SPIRIT WEEK Freshmen. . . No Sweat the Jays will have a Sure Victory! Sophomore. . . Jays are out of this World!” Junior. . . Grease Em Down to a Victory! Senior. . . Flash by ‘Em! 6 BONFIRE A GAME Now where do I go? You can’t catch me! Well guys, this is itl The exciting 40-12 victory over Holy Name appropriately climaxed the events of Homecoming Spirit Week 1978. Each student played an important part in the outcome of Spirit Week by participating in the dress-up days each class had and by attending the Bonfire the night before the game. Hot child in the city. 7 AUTUMN 1st Attendants Mike Eilerts Shelly Loisel 2nd Attendants David Lueckenhoff Sherry Wordekemper 3rd Attendants Randy Hagedorn Jean Meiergerd NIGHTS King anc Queen David Ridder and Mary Neeson Master of Ceremonies Bonnie Luebbert Jeff Schlecht Where’o she go? “Autumn Nights was the theme chosen for Homecoming 78. Everyone worked together both girts and guys. Deja Vu supplied the music and every one enjoyed the evening. OH THOSE Gary, what are you Shelly, you look like you’ve seen a ghost! Sue, a„ wrapped up In her work! hiding In your locker' Senior guy’s show their strength Jeff, are you Father Ourada's secret weapon? I'il ilA v DAYS Jeff, where did you learn to square dance? Leon on his favorite tricycle. PSSSST, does anybody have a comb? JOURNALISM The 1978-79 Journalism class accomplished much throughout the year. The Newspaper was changed by adding pictures, and was put out more frequently. Some members of the Journalism class attended a workshop In Lincoln to help Improve the Newspaper and Yearbook. A lot of hard work was needed to complete this yearbook, with the addition of colored pictures and a new cover. Yearbook Editors...........Mary Neesen, Maureen Kaup, Brenda Krelkemeier Photographers..............Bonnie Helmann, Jody Fagot, Loren Ruskamp Organizations........Connie Hagedorn, Joyce Hagedorn, Pat Batenhorst Academics.................Bonnie Heimann, Betty Herman Sports..................Loretta Krelkemeier, Mike Tobey Faculty....................Mary Jo Bracht, Loren Ruskamp Activities..............Brenda Kreikemeier, Jody Fagot Seniors..................Bonnie Luebbert, Maureen Kaup Underclass...........Joyce Knobbe, Sherri Wordekemper Advertising.................Randy Hagedorn, Mike Tobey Newspaper Editor......................Bonnie Luebbert Assistant Editor......................Connie Hagedorn Typist.............................Sherri Wordekemper Advisor....................................Mrs. Kester 12 Could you run that past me again? . Advisor Mrs. Kester Did i say you could do that? Mary how could you do this to me. Editors.....Mary Neesen, Maureen Kaup and Bonnie Luebbert Photographers...........Bonnie Heimann, Loren Ruskamp and Jody Fagot 13 A Friend is: A push when you’ve stopped. A word when you’re lonely. A guide when you’re searching. A smile when you’re sad. A song when you’re glad. Someone who really listens when you’ve got to talk. Someone who writes fun little notes and letters to you. Someone who’s always there. Someone who knows what you’re going to say before you say it. Someone who understands. Someone who can comfort you when you’re in a time of trouble. Someone who knows you’re sorry after it happens. Someone who can make you feel wanted when you're out of place. Someone Very Special! To all our friends both past and present We dedicate this yearbook. dCaiA Court t; LjtCCour OCais Ol [otto: Of Ljcu. kaut fxltncL. ujoxifi knowing and tadii woxtfi doing tktn Cift ti ujoxifi Cluing. OCais OoCoxi: Skadti of 03Cut Class Song: You’ve Got A Friend When you’re down and troubled and you need some love and care And nothin’, nothin’ Is going right Close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there To brighten up even your darkest night. Chorus: You just call out my name and you know wherever I am I’ll come runnln’ to see you again Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall All you have to do Is call And I’ll be there, yes I will You’ve got a friend If the sky above you grows dark and full of clouds And that old north wind begins to blow Keep your head together and call my name out loud Soon you’ll hear me knocking at your door. 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I For some strange reason, I just can’t decide where to sit. Miracles do happen! Allright Patty, what have you been up to? 29 . 1 GRADUATION Now if we can only remember what we practiced. Father StoHnski gave the graduation address. Graduation 1979 was held May 20, 1979 at St. Mary’s Church. Father Stolinski gave the graduation address with Benediction by Fr. Beacom. Father Meiergerd presented the graduates with their diplomas. Honors night was held May 17 in the G.A. Auditorium and scholarships were announced. Coleen Goedem. the aledictorian and Patrice Clausen, the Salutatorian, gave speeches and Dorolyn Leffler read her poem on graduation. Congratulations Sherri, you made it! 31 Seniors carried Yellow Roses on their big dav. 33 HONORS NIGHT Salulatorian—Patrice Clausen Valedictorian—Coleen Goeden Seniors singing “You've Got A Friend ?«lT?irf|r,?hrni!l,: IC,Ielle ,Ki0b e’ Be,,y Herman' Co'®®0 Goeden, Patty Ollgmueller, Jane Knobbe, Wnf I f n£jr°Kim e,t:DT?m Baumer1' Don Melster, Andy Baumert, Mike McNamara, Norman Herman. Not pictured, Nancy Prlnz. Damien Leffler The Forensics team attended many speech meets this year. Those qualifying for state Included: Tom 8aumert, Andy Baumert, Mike MacNamera, Coleen Goeden, Patty Ollgmueller and Damien Leffler. Mrs. Evert Is the Forensics advisor. 36 Nancy's posters for her speech on Cults. IF 1 1 © © 1 © n 5L Officers: President, Andy Baumert; Vice-President, Paul Stueter; Secretary, Lois Prlnz; Treasurer Shelly Loisel. The Student Council were busy this year, preparing assemblies, arranging Blue Jean days, and setting up Intramurals. Front row left to right: Randy Wolken, Susie Eilerts, Lori Weller, Alice Guenther, Margaret Schorn, Gail Oligmueller, Jerry Guenther. Second row: David Lueckenhoff, Andy Baumert, Paul Steuter, Lois Prlnz, Shelly Loisel, Brian Kreikemeier, Pat Tobey. Third row: Patty Oligmueller, Coleen Goeden, Don Meister, Brenda Kreikemeier, Beth Lueckenhoff. Pat Batenhorst. Not pictured, Pat Meister. THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE IN THE FOREST “I’ll get them! I’ll get them inspite of their magic.” The tlrst play of the year “The Ginger Bread House In the Forest was presented November 16 and 17 during afternoon matinee for the elementary schools. Cast for the plays was: Hansel....................................Brian Krelkemeler Gretel ...........................................Peggy Lang Johann.......................................Damian Leffler Katrina......................................Coleen Goeden Nada.........................................Denise Herman Freida-Woodmouse.............................Kathy Coughlin Roll « Voo mouse.............................Pat Peatrowsky Quincy....................................Joe Franzluebbers Scatter-elf Chocolate Chip Cookie............Patrice Clausen Woody-elf Gingerbread Cookie..............Kevin Schlautman Lorna-elf Applesauce Cookie.............................Mary Prinz Fancy-elf Sugar Cookie................................Rhonda Lang Student Director.............................Sue Langhorst The play was an adaptation of the Grimm Brothers story Hensel and Gretel The story took place near the Black Forest In Germany. 38 39 Ha! Ha! They still don’t know the Real Me. I've heard that one before! smi n© ©©niff The National Honor Society members worked hard on Honors Night held May 17, honoring Senior members with cords, and also honoring top students in each class with tropnies. T iey also held a bulletin board decorating contest at Christmas with prizes given to first, second, and third place winners. N-H-S officers, Pres. Coleen Goeden, Vice. Patty Oligmueller, Sec. Patrice Clausen, Tres. Paul Steuter. Advisor: Mrs. Patty Meiergerd 41 Officers: Pat Meister. Merle Seeman. Patty Oligmueller. Sponsors: Mrs. Patty Meiergerd. Sister Celesta. Sister Marlene. The Central Catholic Math Club went to many math contest Among them were Creighton. Logan View and Wayne They received many awards as a group and as an individual I wonder if these flowers taste as good as Mork says they do The tables looked gorgeous. THE GOOD DOCTOR Mary Prlnz, Pat Peatrowsky, Jane Knobbe, Julie Baumert, Kevin Schlautman, Andy Baumert, Mike Tobey, Lisa Yosten, Joe Franzluebbers, Dan Prlnz, Leon Gentrup, Joyce Hagedorn, Brian Kreikemeier, Nancy Wordekemper, Kathy Coughlin, Connie Hagedorn, Tom Baumert, Damien Leffler, DeeDee Fagot, Kevin Wagner, Sue Weller. Mrs Kester and her staff. Mrs Broekemeir. Mr Kester, Sister Susan. Denise Lierman Our stage crew Servers testing the food before they serve n. — wen tea on candy, apple pie, and peppermint schnapps. Jeff Hagedorn, Kevin Uhing, Troy Harrington, Gregg Clausen, Conrad Westerman, David Lux. T’he liQht crew Kathy Hagedorn, Cindy Ryan, Carolin Gentrup, Sharon Steffensmeier, Keith Schinstock. Oh God. I can't believe she turned No Kevin! I’m not that anxious to go out with you! me down tor a date! OH! UH! It’s time tor a hasty exit! I can count! 1� R 1 D E O F Pep Club Sponsor: Miss Mary Ann Brennan Cheerleading Sponsor: Mrs. Donna Broekemeier c E N T R A L Another Thrilling Basketball Game! What would the Pep Club do without the Hagedorn Triplets” Officers: Mary Neeson, Mary Meister, co-president; Nancy Prlnz, Sec., Treas.; Mary Brazda, Hist. Why's everybody always plucking on me? Bird Patty McMahon 46 Squad Leaders: Bonnie Knievel, Seniors: Jean Ulrich, Juniors; Susie Ellens, Sophomores; Vicky Bracht, Freshmen. The Central Catholic Pep Club never failed the team yet In support and enthusiasm. Neither rain, nor snow, nor dark of niflht could keep tne loyal fans away from the team. Homecoming turned out great with the cooperation of the entire Pep Club. The Pep Club Co-Sponsored the Sports Banquet and chief money raising project was the Sarah Coventry Jewelry Party, they also had a blanket toss to help the March of Dimes. Front row, left to right, Mike Batenhorst, Mike Eilerts, Steve Weiler, Jerry Prinz, r emp D«vld John Heimann. David Klein, Scott Hagedorn. 2nd row, Alan Guenther, Mark Dea Paul Steiger. Tim We G® V t0Pn ’ Mike Tobey, Rick Guenther, Mike Dea. 3rd row, Roger Evert, James Throener, Pat Tobey, Mike Neuvirth. Troy Ha g Not pictured, Tom Baumert, Randy Hagedorn, Mike McNamara, Dave Ridder, Rick Lehmkuhl, Jan Schlecht, Gary uen er. Front row, officers: Connie Hagedorn, Vice., Sharon Steffensmeier, Treas., Patrice Clausen, Pres., Sherri WordeKemper, Sec. Second row, left to right, Bonnie Heimann, Loretta Kreikemeler, Michelle Knobbe, Bonnie Luebbert, Kim Lehmkuhl, Dorolyn Leffler, Kathy Hagedorn, Jolene Hugo, Susie Eilerts. Third row, Cindy Ryan, Lori Bracht, Connie Schmader, Mary Schlautman, Maribeth Hunke, Carolin Gentrup, Brenda Kreikemeier, Mary Brazda, Beth Lueckenhoff. 50 SCIENCE “Uh, Paul, I really don’t think this Instruction paper’s gonna fit In here.” As in the past years, Central Catholic has taken pride in its strong, successful Science Department. General scientific beliefs are re- viewed in Physical Science. Insect and animal dissections are per- formed in Biology. Chemistry includes experiments of many kinds and chemical formulations. Last but not least, Physics is available for the more advanced scientific student. “I have here, the identical ingredients of what made that glop we had for dinner today . . .1 think.” “This stuff had better not burn a hole In my hand.” Oh no! I always get these fainting spells at test time!” But the grasshopper Isn't a mammal, Dan. Let's have a toast to all Chemistry students who don't know what they're doing. 54 C € H U N I C A T I € N S Lois certainly has a way with words. Eight classes, either entirely new or offered again after a couple years lapse, have been added to the Communications department. They are: Reading Comprehension, Myth- ology, Adolescent Literature, Dramatic Literature, Science Fiction, Mass Media, English Drama and Literature, and The Hero. “Mr. Spate's class is so funny! I don’t know how I’m going to control myself!!” Well, they’re definitately not Donny and Marie. Have you ever seen a more enthusiastic bunch? “Krazy Kreikemeier here with more of your favorite music on KRAP” 55 _ m K . _ V. MATH Mathematical questions and theories were once again put to the minds of those participating in the wide range of math courses this year. From General Math to Calculus, the students had a chance to satisfy their numerical interests. Along with the regular classes, a new addition was made to this department Basic Algebra. With the invaluable help of our math geniuses, we're certain to project into the future, many successful math prospects. “She couldn’t have picked a smarter kid to tackle this problem.” “Since Sr. Celesta couldn't make it today, guess who's going to teach your Algebra class?” Is there an answer page in the back of this book? Mr. Mendlik gives his advice. ELSINESX A busy clatter of typewriter keys greets anyone walking into Typing class. Soft clicks of calculators can be heard from Accounting class. Other business courses include Office Practice and Buisiness Law. Aren’t debtors and debitors the same thing? Jane, in deep concentration over her typing predicament: what to do with a footnote that won’t fit on the paper. I wonder what Mr. Brown would do If I just skipped that whole middle paragraph? ACTS CCATTT Skills and patience are the key ingredients to any art project, and C.C.’s Arts and Crafts creators definitely have both. The students have a wide field to choose from: painting, drawing, and crafts — which Include the newest additions, baskettry and stitchery. Many of their creations were displayed at a district art show. Just think! My very own line of breakable toys. I'll be rich and famous. Betcha I finish first!” INDUSTRIAL ALTS Prospects of the industrial world are developed in the Industrial Arts classes held up at WPHS. The fields of woods, drafting, and auto mechanics are offered to accomodate these students in their pursue of industrial careers. An essential in any industrial project is accurate measurement. Okay, if you’re so smart, you figure out how to get these fingerprints off the glass panes. Don’t get the wrong idea. Just because I have an apron on and look like I’m ironing, I’m not really pursuing a career as a housewife. A world of different words, customs, dress, and mannerisms is explored by those students Interested In Spanish. Each year this class draws a sizeable num- ber of students who desire the ability to master a language other than English. However, know- ledge of English and its grammatical structure is required in order to interpret Spanish. Thanks to the priceless instruction of Mrs. Knobbe, these stu- dents can achieve their goals. There never was a more eager- looking bunch of students. 60 “I never was very good at charades, but doing them in Spanish is the pits!” What the heck are ‘papas tritas’?” What do you want, you ugly duck? A barrage of mixed emotions hit the Religion department as a result of the optional retreats becoming mandatory for all class levels this year. Despite opposition at first, the retreats proceeded with success and touched the lives of the students. Don’t just stand there, Tobey! Help the poor guy with his coat! Religion IV: An extraordinary combination of religion, world history and basic complaints. ffA Those in FFA include: Donald Gentrup, David Ulrich, Alan Guenther, Norman Guenther, Robert Spenner, Steve Weller, Ron Gentrup, Randy Hagedorn, Jerome Krelkemeier, Robert Popken, Jerry Prinz, Ken Wordekemper, Neal Bracht, Rick Guenther, Pat Meister, Mary Schlautman, Keith Dourneman, Marvin Gentrup, Dean Neesen, Randy Rolf, Keith Stieren, Tim Weiler, Gene Wordekemper, Leon Gentrup, Tony Goeden, Kevin Kaup, Mary Meister, Keith Kreikemeier, Gary Rolf, Kevin Schlautman, Rodney Ruskamp, Mark Aschoff, Gerald Gentrup, Dennis Peitzmeier, Lawrence Petersen, Tim Reesen, Ronald Stieren and Duane Wordekemper. 62 HEALTH P.E “Where did it go???M “This time I'll try tor the bowling pins.” “In a couple of years, I'll have the Boston Marathon all wrapped up! Like last year, C.C.’s P.E. classes were conducted in co-ed fashion. The results were once again satisfactory, which could mean their continuance in the future. 63 I € C I A L “You say those answers weren’t scribbled In your book before? Now, Mary, do you really expect me to believe that? Looks like Keith might have found another unsuspecting victim for his usual pranks. Studies of the past and researching the present and future make up Social Studies. Current problems and past predicaments are some of the aspects of the different histories, sociology, and governmental classes. Til bet you thought I was dumb enough to think that this thing Is a globe . . .Is It? 64 VARSITY Varsity Left to right Maribeth Hunke, Patrice Clausen, Sherri Wordekemper, Dorolyn Letter, Jolene Hugo, Loretta Kreikemeier 2nd Row — Sharon Steffensmeier, Bonnie Heimann, Mary Neesen, Brenda Kreikemeier, Lori BracM Michelle Knobbe VOLLEYBALL JV — Left to Right .Kathy Coughlin, Susie Eilerts Sue Weiler, Denise Lierman, Mary Brazda, Dedee Fagot Jean Meister, Monica Schorn, Lois Prinz, Lori Weiler, Nancy Wordekemper, Ann Marie Hunke f-reshmen Lett to Right — Michelle Michaelis, Lois Kreikemeier, Diane Rolf, Beth French, Joan Wordekemper, Barb Ulrich, Vicki Bracht. Gail Ollgmueller, Margaret Schorn, Jeannle Ritter Sherri, hold on, it will be down In a minute What you see is what you get, and you ain’t seen nothing yet! Deedee, not so hard we don’t want another hole In our celling! Keep your eyes on the ball at ALL TIMES — or else 68 cc Basketbail: D. Mendlik. Varsity; M. Bendon, Freshmen; B. Mueller, Jr. High;T. Brown, J.V. COACHES Football: F. Spale, J.V.; T. Brown, Head; D. Mendlik, Asst.; J. Boyer, Asst Volleyball: Fr. Ourada, Head; B. Mueller, Asst. BLUEJAY SPIRIT EL$sk . John, Randy, and Paul getting to the quarterback Mike is on the loose SCOREBOARD TEAM WPCC OPP Fremont Bergan 6 31 Columbus Scotus 0 27 Elkhorn Mt. Michael 20 35 David City Aquinas 28 8 Albion 28 10 Wisner-Pilger 37 6 Omaha Holy Name 40 12 Oakland-Craig 15 14 Wahoo Neumann 16 14 State Playoffs: Norfolk Catholic 0 8 Coaches chatting with Dave The people that make things nappen, The Offensive Line 71 Lineman—Steve Weller Back—Randy Wordekemper Lineman—Jeff Schlecht FOOTBALL Back—Mike Ellerta End—David Lueckenhoff Back—David Rldder Lineman—John Helmann End—Randy Hagedorn Back—Scott Hagedom 72 SENIOR GRIDDERS Lineman—David Klein Lineman—Mike McNamara Lineman—Jerry Prinz End—Mike Batenhorst The West Point Central Catholic football team of 78-79 had the best record of recent ears. They went 6-4 and qualified for the State Playoffs for the first time ever. We also won our first Homecoming game in eleven years, by beating Omaha Holy Name 40-12. The most important play of the year was the 85-yard touchdown run by Mike Eilerts, that won the ballgame against Wahoo Neumann 16-14, that touchdown helped send the Bluejays to the State Playoffs. In the opening game the Bluejays played number one rated, Norfolk Catholic, the Jays lost a hard fought battle losing 8-0. The picture below shows the seniors after the 15-14 win over Oakland-Craig, that opened the door to the State Playoffs. Lineman—Alan Guenther 73 Varsity Team Members Include: 1st row-Mi. Dea, G. Guenther, M. Tobey, Ma. Dea, M. Eilerts 2nd row-J. Prinz, P. Tobey, M. Schleuter, R. Hagedorn, D. Ridder, D. Lueckenhoff, not pictured K. Uhlng unlor Varsity Team Members Include: 1st row-J. Suhr, G. Guenther, K. Wagner, 2nd row-R. Guenther, A. Scheutze, K. Uhlng, D. Prinz 74 SENIOR STARS Mike Eilerts Jerry Prinz David Ridder The Bluejay Basketball team completed another successful season by compiling a 18-5 record. The Jays won tne Holiday Tournament took third place at the Conference lournament, ana were runner up at the District Tournament. The Bluejays were led by all-state senior Randy Hagedorn and all-area senior David Ridder. 75 David Lueckenhoff Randy Hagedorn SCOREBOARD Wlsner-Pllger 67 50 Omaha Cathedral 55 65 Tekamah-Herman 69 52 Scribner 82 50 Oakland-Craig 75 44 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Hartington, C.C. 66 65 Randolph 62 42 Fremont Bergan 68 49 Wahoo Neumann 79 71 David City Aquinas 55 46 Boystown 59 47 Howells 53 60 CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wahoo Neumann 72 52 Omaha Cathedral 57 72 David City Aquinas 58 54 Dodge 56 55 Omaha Holy Name 67 47 Omaha Paul VI 72 60 Emerson-Hubbard 92 43 Columbus Scotus 74 83 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Pender 77 56 Ponca 92 64 Lyons 48 61 Pat scoring a basket. The Seniors, in their usual fourth quarter action. JAYETTE FRONT: (Left to right) Jeannie Ridder, Loretta Kreikemeier, DeeDee Fagot, Susie Eilerts; MIDDLE: Michelle Michaelis, Alice Guenther, Lori Steuter, Caroline Gentrup, Julie Baumert, Peggy Lang, Patrice Clausen; BACK: Jean Meister, Margaret Schorn, Sue Weller, Peggy Peatrowsky, Beth Lueckenhoff, Michelle Knobbe, Marv Schlautman, Jean Meiergerd. I’d run a mile after THEIR coach any aay! TRACK TEAM This year the girls track team was very successful. They went to state in the mile relay and long jump, ine long jump was done by Caroline Gentrup with a new school record of 16’6 . The mile relay team which_consists of Caroline Gentrup, Michelle Knobbe, Susie Eilerts, and Loretta Kreikemeier also broke a school record ,wilt tv the tjme o( 4:1£.4 The mile reiav team placed 6th at state making them the first ever to place at a state track meet from the Girls track team at C n Caroline keep you head up. It isn’t THAT bad. Julie, did you bring you sun tan lotion? ALRIGHT only three more laps. Michelle...NOW! TRACK COACHES A MANAGERS Track: D. Mend lik, Asst.; T. Brown, Head. Girl's Track: F. Spale Student Managers: R. Evert, Football, Basketball, and Track; J. Throener. Volleyball Managers: K. Lehmkuhl, C. Hagedorn, and B. Luebbert 'E TRACK First Row: L Ruskamp, J. Guenther. R. Engelmeyer, B. Recker, R. Wolken, J. Throener. M. Tobey. Middle Row: G. Guenther, J. Franzluebbers, G. Bracht, B. Kreikemeier, M. Eilerts, M. Dea, T. Harrington. P. Peatrowsky. Back Row: D. Leftler, K. Kreikemeier, M. Dea, P. Tobey, D. Ridder, R. Evert, D. Lueckennoff, T. Baumert, K. Uhlng, and K. Wagner. Mike jumping to State. The boys track team had one of its most successful seasons. Placing high at every meet this year. The two big point getters for the Jays this year were Mike Eilerts and Dave Ridder. Eilerts also qualified for the State Track Meet In three events (100 yd. dash, 220 yd. dash, Long Jump). Dave Ridder qualified in the 440 yd. dash. VARSITY Patty Reason Michelle Knobbe Co-Captain Shelly Loisel Captain What are YOU looking at Lois!?!? Ah shucks, hey now, bluejays gettin down RESERVE CHEERLEADING Dedee Fagot Captain Lori WeJIer Joyce Hagedorn Co-Captain Kathy Coughlin Beth Lueckenhoff Sue Weller Pssst, Joyce I think your doing It wrong! I got the fever hot! And can’t be stopped. We say hi! Hey You! Hay Jays! Central Saids Good Luck to you! Were all In our places with bright shiny faces! 00 teacA is to featn 0b touch is to jeef 0o teach out 0o help mofd a (ife 0o make % a flttfe mo ic leaf 0eaelung is to fea n f tom someone Meowing tau to ca e teaching out to fet tkm know Someone who cates is thete Teaching is to touch a fi e fptem ADMINISTRATION Sr. Elora . , .I'm on constant guard against ball snatchers! . . .Principal Father Melergerd . . .What's going on over there? . . .Superintendent Father Ourada . . .What are you doing Father, placing your bets? . . .Assistant to the superintendent, Religion IV Sr. Shelia . . .I'm smiling because I Just got to the best part of the book . . .Secretary 89 FACULTY... Mr. Spale. . .No Thomas, Shakespeare did not write Hair . . . Intro, to Lit., American Lit. and Vocabulary, Science Fiction, English Drama and Lit., Broadcasting and Pub. Speaking Mrs. Brockemeier . . .Who reads classics. I just read trash . . .Librarian Mr. Bendon . . .You could make a fortune selling recordings of your classes to Insomniacs . . P.O.D., Economics, and U.S. History. Mrs. Knobbe. . .Who's eating all the hot dogs?. . . Spanish I, II, III 90 Mrs. Evert. . .No, flunking your ACT test doesn't mean you have to take high school all over again. . .Family Living, Sociology, and Guidance Counselor Mr. Mueller. . .One more earth joke and vou've had it . . .Reading Comp., Intro, to Lit., World History, P.O.D., Economics, and Nebraska Authors. Mr. Brown . . .1 only smile when I give unexpected quizzes . . .Typing, Office Practice, Accounting and General Business. Sr. Susan . . .1 give driver's ed. lessons on the side . . .Art and Crafts Sr. Karen . . .There's a Michaelangelo In every crowd . . .Art and Crafts Sr. Mary Beth . . .Why don’t we start the day off with prayer, ciass? . . .Physics, Religion I II Mrs. Kester. . .I'm so happy, Tobey Isn’t here today . .Journalism, Mass Media, Mythology Father Stollnskl . . .They finally put a winner In the Papacy . . .Religion III 92 Sr. Celesta . . .Oh goody, we’re finally waking up and hearing the birdies sing . . .Algebra II Miss Brennan. . .No class, this Is not a tape of Mork Mindy”. . Biology, Physical Science Mr. Mendllk. . .Happy as can be, the opposing teams center broke his leg. . .Business Law, PE and Health a Sr. Marlene.. .The only teacher In the whole school who gives demerits for surprise parties .. .Math Analysis, Chemistry, Algebra, and Basic Algebra. 93 C. C. SUPPORTERS Bob Nebuda. . .Comuter bus driver Cappy Hagedorn and Harold Bliemeister. . .Janitors Bob Wortman. . .CC bus driver Mrs. Weiler. . .CC Baker 78 Mrs. Kaup, Mrs. Hagedorn, Mrs. Peatrowsky, and Mrs. Hagedorn. . .CC Cooks PEP Yell freshmen Yelll All for the blueiaya stand up and cheer. Well boys give It all you got Future IlneMP for the Dallas Cowboys RALLIES Don’t you Know you’re not supposed to pick on the bird? Gee, Randy you’ve got, nice iegs Well Mr. Benaon you gonna vote for the Seniors today? 97 JUNIOR Seems like nothing’s going right todayl You “could put a bigger seat on this! The tension is mounting as the classes begin to construct their pyramids. 98 OLYMPICS The second annual Junior Olympics was held on Oct. 26, 1978 at 1:30 in the afternoon. The class coming out on top for the afternoon was “of course the Seniors. The scores were Seniors 96, Juniors 86, Freshmen 55, and the Sophomores bringing up the tail with 51 points. The seniors making a steady climD to a victory. If you think it’s so funny—why don’t you try to ride itl 99 “DON’T LOOK BACK” I feel like dancin' I told them they shouldn't have used water!!! SPORTS (Left to Right) Bobby Recker, Margaret Schorn, Mike Tobey, Jean Meiergerd, David Lueckenhoff, Mary Melster, Pat Tobey, Martha Ulrich, King — Mike Ellerts, and Queen — Patrice Clausen. Andy Baumert • Emcee Randy York - Guest Speaker BANQUET • • Master Award winners were: (Left to right) Roger Evert, Mike Dea, David Ridder, David Lueckenhoff, Pat Tobey, and Mike Eilerts Coaches present David Ridder with the Outstanding Athlete Award Most Valuable Players — Mike Eilerts - track, Randy Hagedorn - basketbaU Patrice Ciausen - volleyball, and David Ridder - football. WE WANT BROWN!!!!! DETERMINATION INTRAMURALS Which way did the ball go? Class Officers President— Joan Wordekemper Secretary— Alice Guenther Vice-President— Ron Engelmeyer Treasurer— Ralph Batenhorst Alice Guenther Jack Showers Julie Baumert Lori Wolff Dan Schlickbernd Randy Wolken Ralph Meiergerd Joyce Wiese 106 Robert Ernest! Barb Ulrich Gerald Gentrup Michelle Michaehs Dan Stalp Jeanne Ridder Terry Gentrup Diane Rolf Duane Wordekemper Peggy Lang Jim Stalp Peggy Peatrowsky Todd Plagge No, I’m not going to spit out my gum because I just put it in my mouth. Rosemary Hugo Ronald Schlickbernd Kevin Wuestewald Janet Neuvirth Dennis Peitzmeier Margaret Schorn art in @ (ii (9 ft r .. Jerry Guenther was hard to do . . . New friends, new school But not I am like a leaf of the tree Living life and taking each minute as it comes . . . Ronald Stieren Susie Tobey Tim Reeson Lawrence Peterson President— Sue Weiler Vice-President— Denise Lierman Norbert Johnson Kathy Coughlin Secretary— Susie Eilerts Treasurer— James Throener David Lux Pat Peatrowsky Jean Meister Ken Steuter Joe Suhr Elaine Spenner 110 Dan Nesladek f 4«k Martha Ulrich James Throener Gregg Clausen Brian Kreikemeier Robert Oligmueller Nancy Seeman Mary Brazda Kevin Uhing Dee Dee Fagot Keith Kreikemeier Lori Prlnz Russel Batenhorst Mike Neuvirth The more I love . . . Being a Sophomore Having friends . . . and sharing your feelings of growing up Ann Marie Hunke Kevin Schlautman Nancy Wordekemper Troy Harrington Rhonda Lang Gerald Praest Cl ass President— Brenda Kreikemeier Vice-President— Kathy Hagedorn O f f i c e r s Secretary— Eileen Meiergerd Treasurer— Tim Weiler Mike Graybeal Cathy Bracht Keith Schinstock Lori Bracht Loren RuskamD Jane Knobbe Jan Schlecht 114 Gene WordeKemper Carol Knlevel Norman Herman loving, laughing, crying, talking, Life is one big dream But being a Junior is more than a dream This year and every moment of it . . . is unforgettable Mark Dinslage Mfif r. Merle Seeman Carolin Gentrup Sue Gentrup 115 Some Juniors THINK they are No. 1 Connie Hagedorn Gary Ulrich Hold on just a little bit tighter!! Paul Steuter Tim Weiler Sue Langhorst We're just not the gossipping kind! Joyce Hagedorn 116 Eat your heart out, Pinky Tuscadero’! Rick Lehmkuhl Virginia Buse ft Kathy Hagedorn Mike Tobey Mary Prinz Jean Ulrich Mary Oligmueller Eileen Meiergerd Pat Batenhorst Keith Stieren You’ll never believe what just happened . . . Brian Rolf Lois Prinz Pat Meister Hey Rick, what are you dreaming about? 118 Cindy Ryan Hmm. . .1 wonder if she’d say yes? Randy Rolf Rollie Kreikemeier Mary Meister o WEQDM Edmund Hagedorn 329 S. River 372-3165 Congratulations to the Class of “79” In memory of our son David 122 PATRONS Kenneth Beckenhauer Circle A Drive-In - Beemer Beemer Elevator Leona’s Place Humlicek Furniture Dr. Kowal Bains Golden Comb Beauty Salon Dairy Sweet Elkhorn Valley Clinic Puckette Florist and Photo BAUMAN’S “106 Years of Outstanding Service in Northeast Nebraska” 1873-1979 ' Clothing for all at The Big Store on the Corner” Congratulations to the Class of ‘79’ STEFFENS - MEIER TRUCKING Local and Long Distance hauling West Point, Nebraska over club. 1 £, )97? Teen America Savers Oub Teenagers - America's Future! Get An Early Start Oft A Successfull Future With A Teen America Savers Club Account and Get Free Gifts, Too! Your Family Financial Center (! 9 SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION lUl East Grove • Phone 372-5411 • West Point, Nebraska BERT’S DRUG STORE l Ttt?t CTTM mCH-uJCUV nn o DDn_ uiu o ti nu da Kt tr i rvivD Custom Weed Spraying Farm Chemicals Farm Tire Service Farm Fuel Deliveries Phone 372-5485 Propane Bottles 125 LKWeiN VALLKY iKSTAIIiANY i SKATS CITY “Bill and Clarine Meyer For bookings in restaurant or skating rink call: 372-9953 or 372-5545 For the Best of Food and Entertainment ENGELHARDT T V CAPAZO COMMUNI- CATIONS APPLIANCE $ TV Zenith Quasar Two-way Sales on Servicing 372-3952 226 S. Main Radio Shack Congratulations to the Class of ‘79’ Haqedorn ANIMAL CLINIC Motors Inc. Dr. John A. Brodahl 372-2332 909 W. Grove S?odonnC.ars Docjge Trucks Chrysler 303-309 North Main Dial 372-3392 West Point, Nebr. West Point, Nebraska 126 Yutan, Ne. 68073 Phone 625-2516 JOYCE'S TOWN PUMP 130 South Main, West Point, fie. Friendly Service Where old friends meet and new ones are made ANNIES ROUND-UP Disco Music Come in and meet your friends Enjoy your favorite mixed drink or beer Michelob on Tap Located in Hotel West Point Ford-Mercury 372-2479 LUBKERS John Deere 372-5553 West Point, Ne. yARGEE JEWELEy Congratulations to the Class of ‘79’ CCTHCltC’S SEED. EEED. PEEEIJEE Custom grinding, mixing, and rolling 127 SCHLUETER D S PLUMBING TIRE HEATING SALES LENNOX, For Car, Truck, and Tractor Wheel Alignment-Wheel Balancing- Brake and front end repair. On the farm service. Sheet Metal Work Phone: 372-3250 rnone. o Z-DD(z Your Safety is our Business - West Point, Nebraska C4SMIJS CIL COMPANY RASMUS OIL CO t used cars 1 372-3559, Mobil Distributor 24 Hour Wrecker Service Nite Phones: 372-5676. 372-3417, 372-2275 West Point, Nebraska, 68788 128 iiJ 3 aiual 3 i a Bliemeister Auto Repair Inc. Paint-n-Place Wrecks rebuilt, Body Shop, Frames Repaired, Autos Repainted See us for your Mechanical Needs!! Bob Timmerman Phone: 402-693-2273 Dodge, Nebraska, 68633 Glass Installed Best Wishes and success to the Class of 79’ Compliments of: o uucuv i in READY h tt V ml A WEST POINT HATCH- IEIRY Phone: 372-3200 West Point Best of Luck to the Class of 79’ M 1 DWES T PARTS CO. 300 South Main Street - West Point, Nebraska 68788 Phone: 372-5535, SEIGGE HEOHIME sums Try Us First Service Is Our Business Complete Machine Shop Service R.Wa ROUBAL D. D, S ■ P. C . M RANDEL Phone: 693-2660 East 2nd Street JEWELRY Office hours by appointment BSr Dodge, Nebraska I90K Best °f Luck to the Class of 79’ 129 TCM’ EEXALL ccie Your Money Busy More in a Real Drugstore Hugo Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Your Carrier Dealer Since 1894 House of Hair and House of Beauty I AI Ml I S COOP North Bend, Ne. 652-3211 Service Station 568-2510 Snyder, Ne. 568-2274 CHARGE IT pai nt-hard ware-f u rn itu re West Point BEN FRANKLIN Stationary Records Candy Top Quality at everyday low prices Housewares Toys BUICK f) rOKTIAC Oldsmobib UMWIA ■■■� «IBM Chevrolet atTtA ! D O I flui nn 5.17 at rn unrw Cuu uu. Complete line of X '-1 PHILLIPS Phillip 66 Products I Including Farm Route Service Phone 372-5491 Best wishes to the Class of ‘79’ Dale and Larry Recker, Owners 372-3131 Congratulations to the Class of 79’ P. M . MOOD 1 E WOODEN ROBERT D. MOODIE RAIL Casual Wear for Guys and Gals Best Wishes to the Class of 79’ West Point Phone 372-5350 Congratulations Class of 79’ 131 Congratulations to the Class of 79 by. “Your Full Service Center” Rolling, Mixing, Grinding, 132 Grain Bank Service Visit with the Money Team ax GRAYBEAL’S D L FOODS CRAFT GIFT j= SHOP 133 COAST TO COAST For Your Total Hardware needs Dan Geri Yosten, owners Good Luck Seniors BRACH T9S FURNI TURE For Good Furniture at a Good Price in West Point BRAC ll'V'S l LKM l t lU: Best wishes to the Seniors TOMKA TRANSFER Mel and Lambert Tomka Phone? 372-3010 or 372-3708 West Point, Nebraska 134 PATTERSON GILLETE Quality Chekd Congratulations to the Class of 79’ EH3 awasaki warn sxDtiErj 107 W. Park Let the good times roll. Joseph M Dea Attorney West Point Farm Sunnly Dealer For Supersweet Feeds DeKalb Seed Corn McCulloch Chain Saws and Farm and Hanch Eqoipment 402-372-3413 siioaasa Larry and Carol Wiechman Phone: 372-5634 135 SAFEWAY Full Coverage of all Central Activities Boost the Bluejays MEYER ELECTRIC Safeway Finest Quality Foods West Point Congratulations to the Class of 79’ HCMC Cf THE f AMCLS NATURAL CAE INC WIEN ERE Congratulations to the Class of 79’ Wimmer’s Meat Products, Inc. 126 W. Grant, West Point, Ne. 68788 136 schinstccr HCG HACrtT We Buy Hogs Daily Either Straight or Grade Yield Call us for early morning bid Phone 372-3525 EBEL TRANSFER Daily Freight Hauling from Omaha Including Overnight Service and Moving Phone West Point 372-2481 Scribner 664-6733 Omaha 345-6733 WEST THEATER WEST 14 IM Serving the Area with Live Motion Picture Entertainment BERNARDS INSURANCE BERNARDS SUNDRIES BERNARDS PEACE 137 ALLAN’S LCCLS WE SELL TEE BEST ECE EEET 138 WEST I 4 ISI LUMBER CC. 206 West Park Street, West Point, Nebraska 68788 “Your one stop for all your building and hardware needs.” Congratulations to the Class of ‘79’ GA -I1-JHCD Convience Store West Point, Ne. Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. 7 days a week Self Service Gas Fill up and Save” Best Wishes to the Bluejays PENNEYS DAVID R MLNARIK, D.D.S. Telephone 910 NORTH LINCOLN STREET 372-2418 WEST POINT, NEBRASKA 68788 139 EVENT’S cccy suco 372-2311 KAUP ELECTRIC Congratulations and Best Wishes! All types of Commercial and Farm Wiring Jerry Kaup Phone 372-5311 SHARFEIT S MARY’S 275 CAFE South Highway 275 West Point, Ne. ikut.lt iiaaiiiai Beemer, Ne. 528-3223 Member Federal Reserve System Best of success to the Class of ‘79 Stop at Marv’s 275 for all your entertaining needs Wines-Liquors-Beers warm or cold Rain or shine-use our automatic driverthru door We also handle Conoco products with Self-Service Gas Islands If we don’t have it, you don’t need it NORCO MILLS OF WEST POINT Congratulations and best wishes to the 140 MAIN STREET COWL Phone 372-2060 Address 333 North Main Seh miW w Wear Bogs 1 West Point Young men's and men’s wear Congratulations to the Class of ‘79’ Congratulations to the Class of ‘79’ Phone 372-3962 Cletus Brunnert RALES RRL- ELCE Congratulations to the Class of ‘79’ Home of Ladies Fine Footwear West Point Sears Authorized Catalog Sales Merchant Owned, and Operated by Merle Longwell 132 W. Park West Point, Ne. 141 Route 2, Box 142 Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 Serving Cuming County Howells, Nebraska Phone: 986-1765 To increase the profitibility of your livestock operation, consider a Harvestore “Ask your neighbor that has one” Prenzlow and Sons FARMER’S COOP Custom Slaughtering and Process Phone 568-2277 Snyder, Nebraska tO t LLQDM tuuru ium U A t t tpv vrvuuit i rrt nn tom r UuTllD I West Point, Nebraska 372-3466 Complete Farm and House Supplies 445 N. Main West Point, Ne. Phone 372-5303 142 143 This page was patronized by the parishioners of Saint Boniface Church AUTOGRAPHS