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

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1980 volume:

Hi a 9§® D WIEOT JPtDDKT An important step in our lives has arrived— At times we felt bothered by their presence One that yesterday seemed so far away— But only now, as we all begin a new life of our own The graduation of the Class of 1980 . Do we understand and appreciate them for— As we think back— Their guidance. Upon the twelve years of school we have shared— We hope that the dedication of our annual We recall the good, bad, happy, and sad times. To time and friends Those friends whom we will always have— Will serve as a token of the love and friendship A special place in our hearts for. That we share together. But above all we wish to express our love and our— We truly thank you for all you have done and thanks to our parents and friends. For being— The greatest friends we could ever have— And will have forever— With time. 2 YEARBOOK STAFF 1 979-1 980 Editor.........................Brenda Kreikemeier Co-Editors..........................Dee oee Fagot Sue Weiler Advisor...........................Mrs. Joan Drake Staff......................................Connie Hagedorn Joyce Hagedorn Jane Knobbe Loretta Kreikemeier Loren Ruskamp Kathy Coughlin Joe Franzluebbers Damian Leffler Nancy Wordekemper N A Faculty • P9- 17 Organizations. . . • pg- 25 Sports • pg- 43 Special Events.. ..pg. 65 Academics ■ pg- 75 Seniors ■ pg- 89 Juniors • pg- 105 Sophomores ... • pg- 1 11 Freshmen • pg- 117 Ads • pg- 123 3 Class Officers (left to right) Gary Luebbert-President, Eileen Meiergerd-Vice-President, Jean Ulrich- Secretary, Joyce Hagedorn-Treasurer What you talkin’ bout???? But Loretta I've tried that already and it didn't work!!!!!! Where did they all go??? V-B Victory The Varsity volleybal ceatn competed against Lyons on October 11. The game ended on a disap- X • were very impressive and ,fhave come a long way since the beginning of the season.11 stated Coach per Jayet t e s land on 'I 27, b ring victories an ex c i t i with the 10-3. L' Ei lee n 1’ i chor and J e an servo By B Schla utma play. The J. with thei of the ye land 15-3 p i f -i h «i ! fj life The Central Carbolic 'luejays' loolbali Lea;1, finished their third cam- paign of the season, with ■cor : win l___________ wiu 1 lid ! I i a!.t� l a t ; Mt. Michael lory was no til the clo of the game, was sealed l(| witii the bio goal by Mike Rick Leraku seven t came b layoff. The came or from Mj f] and KiJ I the eM M jays' I a itemI becaus stopped nty f t ion. itdff because L the nex TU pi ■ It led by thirty it iff( carries . H 4 Paul St up with t v HI six trios. j£ passing honor ing eleven out% teen pa; sses foi red yards. Kike the receivers w| grabs for ninf yards. Pat Tobl cond with ten 1 two catches, cl was the nai n k i J turner with twd yards in two att The J.i let, lcil by Gary Gael ! : ! • teen ! nc k loj followed up by kuti 1 and Jan Set twt ! vi and eight respectively. Sc __________________ The Bluejay .footbali t. lm started off the sea- son on a sorrowful note, with the Jayr losing their first contest of on. The.loss was Le wash by No.l nt Bergan. i a counter side for touch- fense h a just be- The stiff lighted sack by e Blue me ch ■■ ' i i V j. Mark Dea and Paul Steuter each had one reception. ffense :k Cary for 55 ?mpts, Stueter [Mark Dea duties 5 for 17 e inter- Capazo led rp with for ten a had the T1 • was led by ith 13 tack- followed by Jan Sell- er ect- also stopped the Knights be- hind the line five times. Coach Brown ited the • 1 jpv ] 'V' o JAYS ARE HIP JAYS WILL OUTCI ASS THEM JAYS WILL SENDTHEM TO THE HILLS JAYS WILL DETECT A VICTORY qZt®)MKMW CROWN BEARERS CROWN BEARERS JOYLANGHORST J. JAY KNOBBE CARRIE SCHMADER ROGER OLIGMUELLER 1st ATTENDENTS RICK GUENTHER LORETTA KREIKEMEIER 2ndATTENDENTS RICK LEHMKUHL JOYCE HAGEDORN 3rd ATTENDANTS JANSCHLECHT BETH LUECKENHOFF MARY—ISN’T THAT CALLED ROBBING THE CRADLE KING ANDQUEEN PAULSTEUTER MICHELLE KNOBBE FLIGHT WORDS OF ADVICE JAN, IT ISNTTHAT FUNNY WHEN WE BEAT PITTSBURG . -. With Russ’ personality, James’ brains, and my looks, we II go a long way. Upside down world, hey Mike? With this capsule, I’ll become a Jock in no ti me! All I ask for, is a little privacy. And now the first runner up is... Interesting class huh guys? Mr. Michael Bendon ... Of course we all Know that plaids and checks match............ .........Economics, P.O.D., U.S. History Miss Mary Ann Brennan -I don’t get mad when people punch out my headlights .. .1 get even! ....................Biology, Physical Science Mr. Duane Mendlik .. .Just think if you guys would ve won last night you wouldn’t be having this quiz. .....................Health, P.E., Business Law Fr. Dennis Stolinski • • Hey L-O-SER .. .Fr. Stolinski in his usual state.. .his mouth is open!!! ............... ..........................Religion III 18 Mrs. Joan Drake Of course I have no statistics to prove it.. but to my knowledge not all mallards fly south in the winter.. .we went to California!......... Mass Media. American Literature, Composition and Writing, Vocabulary, Mythology, Science Fiction, Adolescent Literature, Journalism, Novel Sr. Francis Uhlers. .I'll be taking honor cards if you don’t be quiet. ......General Math, Geometry, Chemistry, Basic Algebra ■i Mr. Fred Spale .. .Your assignment is to read pages 245 311, answer questions 1 30 on pages 312-319 in complete sentences and hand it in at the end of the hour... .....Speech, Vocabulary, English I, English Drama, Public Speaking, Broadcasting Sr. Mary Beth Prinz.. Okay class It’s now time for our daily prayer........... .....Religion II, Physics, Religion I _____ S HJTH DOOR mmm Mrs. Donna Broekemeier .. .Due to circumstances beyond my control, we will be playing no more games in the library!!!..Librarian 20 Sr. Jolene VanDyke..........The musician who had talent.. .she gave us a band...... ..................Chorus, Swing Choir, Band Sr. Celesta Guisinger...............Algebra II Thanks for all of the serves and devotion you have given our school. You will long be remembered and missed. Thanks again to a super great teacher. Mrs. Carol Westphalen........They didn’t show these movies when I was in school! ...........Art Appreciation, Craft, Craft-Ceramics. Art. Craft-Printing, Family Living, Principles of Art Mr. Tom Brown........Alright who took my February edition of Sports Illustrated? .................Accounting, Office Practice, Typing, Personal Typing, General Business Mrs. Patricia Meiergerd .. No class. I won’t show you how to do that problem.. .1 showed you once already.. Consumer Math, Algebra I, Math Analysis, Basic Geometry Sr. Serena Steinbach • - -So what if you’re a senior. Mrs. Sharon Rief .. Good ‘‘Rief’’ you kids, if you’re going to skip out be back before the bell rings. ................Algebra II you should have your mind made up.. .Freshmen next. .................Basic Skills, Guidance Counselor Mr. Brian Mueller. .There’s nothing better than a Mueller ..........Hero, Research Paper. World History, English I, Current Social Problems, Sociology I 21 Fr. Gottfried Meiergerd.............Superintendent Are you sure that you have money to pay that bill?. Sr. Elora Schmitt................................Principal No, I’m afraid you can’t drop any of your required subjects Sr. Sheila Kasten.........................Office Secretary You don’t get this stapler till you say please............ CC Baker Mrs. Rita Weiler Commuter bus driver .. Bob Nebuda Rectory secretary Mrs. Janice Eilerts CC Cooks................ Mrs. Matilda Peatrowsky Mrs. Liz Hagedorn. Mrs. Clara Hagedorn, and Mrs. Martha Kaup Janitors Cappy Hagedorn and Harold Bliemeister CC bus driver .... Bob Wortman I NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MATH The Central Catholic Math Club participated in the Wayne and Creighton Math contests this year. CLUB Sponsors: Mrs. Patty Meiergerd, Sister Francis Uhlers, Mrs. Sharon Riet Officers: Pres. Merle Seeman, Vice P. Paul Steuter, Sec.-Treas. Sue Weiler 27 SPANISH Officers: Virginia Buse, Carol Herman, Julie Baumert. Martha Ulrich. Sponsor: Miss Ellen Dubas rhey expect us to pay for this? CLUB 29 STUDENT Sponsor: Sister Serena Steinbach COUNCIL Officers: Lois Prinz, Pres. Brian Kreikemeier, Vice Pres. Joyce Hagedorn, Sec. James Throener, Treas. Front row left to right: Mary Guenther, Barb Ulrich, Alice Guenther, Susie Eilerts, Mary Brazda. Mike Prinz. Second row: Mike Brazda. Michelle Knobbe, Lois Prinz, Brian Kreikemeier, Dan Prinz, James Throener. Third row: Paula Guenther, Randy Wolken, Dan Stalp, Brenda Kreikemeier, Jean Ulrich, Paul Steuter, Mark Dea, Pat Peatrowsky. This year the Student Council once again sponsored the Junior Olympics, Intramurals, Blue Jean Days, Movies, and other events. New things accomplished were a pizza feed and refreshments during a movie. The tug of war was the main attraction during Junior Olympics. INTRAMURALS boys champions champions Stand up and cheer!!! C L U B Pep Club Sponsor: Miss Brennan Cheerleadmg Sponsor: Mrs. Broekemeier 32 Squad Leaders: Beth French. Sophomores: Mary Ulrich. Freshmen; Ann Hunke. Juniors: Joyce Gentrup. Seniors Officers: Connie Hagedorn. president: Nancy Wordekemper. vice-pres.: Joyce Hagedorn. sec. treas.: Joan Wordekemper. historian. SCIENCE CLUB Officers: Beth French, Brian Kreikemeier, Denise Lierman Sponsors: Sister Francis Uhlers, Sister Mary Beth Prinz, Miss Mary Ann Brennan E TT ERMEN Front row. left to right. Damian Leffler, Troy Harrington. Keith Kreikemeier, Rick Lehmkuhl, Kevin Uhing, Gary Capazo. Mike Neuvirth. James Throener. Kevin Wagner, Pat Tobey. Gary Guenther, Mike Tobey, Dan Prinz, Back row. Rick Guenther. Mike Dea. Jan Schlecht. Rollie Kreikemeier. Gary Ulrich, Mike Schlueter, Mark Dea. L E T T E R G I RLS Front row. left to right, Mary Schlautman. Kathy Hagedorn, Caroline Gentrup, Connie Hagedorn, Beth Lueckenhoff, Michelle Knobbe. Loretta Kreikemeier, Mary Brazda. Back row, Joan Wordekemper, Jeanne Ridder, Gail Oligmueller, Peggy Lang, Peggy Peatrowsky, Deedee Fagot, Jean Meister, Nancy Wordekemper, Lori Weiler 35 BAND High School Members Band Director: Sister Jolene This year’s band was the finest band C.C. has had in recent years due to a lot of hard work and dedication by the band members and director, Sister Jolene. They led the way in cheering on the basketball team throughout the season and were a great boost to everyone’s spirits. 36 FORENSICS Members: Jeff H., Kathy C., Nancy W., Randy W., Denise L, and Damian L Not pictured: Norman Herman. SWING CHIOR 37 Members: Nancy W., Lois P., Beth L., Carolin G., Michelle K.. Lisa Y., Connie S.. Cathy B.. Mary S., Mary O., Damian L.f Keith S., Pat P., Dan S., Jack S.. Rob. E. JOURNALISM Advisor: Mrs. Joan Drake Editors: Connie H.; Brenda Kr. Yearbook Editors Photographers.. Organizations — Academics........ Sports........... Faculty.......... Activities....... Seniors.......... Underclassmen... Advertising...... Newspaper Editor Assistant Editor.. Advisor.......... Brenda Kreikemeier Deedee Fagot ....Loren Ruskamp Nancy Wordekemper Sue Weiler ....Loren Ruskamp James Throener Nancy Wordekemper Kathy Coughlin ......Deedee Fagot Joe Franzluebbers . Brenda Kreikemeier .....Damian Leffler .......Jane Knobbe Connie Hagedorn ____Joyce Hagedorn Loretta Kreikemeier .........Sue Weiler ... Connie Hagedorn ....Kathy Coughlin ........Joan Drake 38 What’s green and purple and has a million legs? Back row: Sue W.; Joe F.; Nancy W.; Loren R.; Brenda K.; Second row: Jane K.; Damian L; Joyce H.; Connie H.; Front row: Kathy C.; Loretta K.; James T.; Deidre F. Carolin Gentrup, wills her ability to hit two parked cars at one time to Kathy Coughlin, because she is usually the one to get hit while she is parked Joyce Gentrup, wills her ability to stay home on weekends to anyone who is into self-inflicted punishment. Marvin Gentrup, wills his safe driving to Mike Neuvirth, because he needs all he can get. Sue Gentrup, wills her Chevy to anyone who thinks they can survive in it because I don’t think I can. Mike Graybeal, wills his great ability to stay awake to Pat Peatrowsky because he is the only one who will use it to its full capacity. Rick Guenther, wills his misfortune of barfing at track to Gary Guenther, because I want to keep it in the family. Connie Hagedorn, wills her ability to blow up to anyone who has a friend like Kathy, who makes her blow up. Joyce Hagedorn, wills her nickname BOO-BOO to Gail Oligmueller so people don’t call her God’s gift and over-estimate her. Kathy Hagedorn wills her ability to skip out during noon hour, to Jeannie Ridder, because she needs the food as much as she does. Carol Herman, wills her ability to stay quiet to anyone at Central because it’s better than giving it to the Salvation Army. c en Beth Lueckenhoff, wills her talking ability to Ralph Meiergerd, because then when he is a senior he won’t get elected the most quiet boy. Gary Luebbert, wills his ability to avoid hickies to Brian Kreikemeier, so he can wear low neck shirts on Mondays. Eileen Meiergerd, wills her ability to get good grades to Sharon Steffensmeier, so she doesn’t have to stay home and study every night and can get out once in a while. Mary Meister, wills her 4-H achievements to Barb Ulrich so she too may accomplish what I was suppose to have accomplished within 10 years. Pat Meister, wills his ability to stay home during school hours to anyone who has perfect attendance. Dean Neesen, wills ms driving ability to Randy Luebbert, so he can finally learn how fo drive a four speed. Mary Oligmueller, wills her ability to plead not guilty in court and getting out of it to Norma Steffensmeier. Lois Prinz, wills her ability to get pushed into a tug-of-war pit to Troy Harrington and Kevin Wagner because they were the two rats that pushed me in. Nancy Prinz, wills her big brother’s TransAm to Nancy Seeman and Denise Lierman, so they can race to Beemer like she does. Merle Seeman, wills his bucket seats to Loren Ruskamp Sharon Steffensmeier, wills her ability to go out past curfew and break training rules every night during volleyball season, to Lori Weiler because she didn’t do it last year. Paul Steuter, wills his 19 I Maverick Classic to Troy Harrington because I know that he’s the only one that will really take good care of it. Keith Stieren, wills his ability to flunk accounting quizzes to any one who takes accounting next year, because they deserve it. Michael A. Tobey, wills his basketball talent to Patrick A. Tobey because he needs it so much. Gary Ulrich, wills his ability to keep away from game wardens to Jim Stalp, because of his ability to run into game wardens. Jean Ulrich, wills her car to the sophomore girls, because they use it so much already Tim Weiler, wills his friends like Mike Tobey to any junior that wants to associate with them. Gene Wordekemper, wills his Dart to Mike Neuvirth, because, he could use a newer model. Lisa Yosten, wills ner friends that are loan sharks to Jane Knobbe, because she has so much trouble getting money from people that owe her. lor •wbi is Pat Batenhorst, wills his job at Wimmers to any one that will take it. Cathy Bracht, wills her blue Nova to anyone who is desperate for a car, because it doesn’t run decent more times then it does. Lori Bracht, wills her height to Diane Kreikemeier, because she needs it. Virginia Buse, wills her 3-speed bike to Norma Steffensmeier because she might lose her license again. Gary Capazo, wills his handwriting ability to Keith Kreikemeier so nobody can read his stupid answers. Mark Dea, wills his golf cart to Mr. Mueller so we don’t have to walk all the time. Mike Dea, wills his fourth year Spanish notebook to anyone who takes the class, cause they’ll regret it Mark Dinslage, wills his silver Cutlass to Mike Neuvirth, because now he can rat race by school in class. Renee Dinslage, wills her shortness to Allen Schuetze, because then he can visit the little peoDle Keith Doernemann, wills his ability to keep cool to any junior who has English Drama next year. Jeff Ernesti, wills his height to Eddy Lang, because he is so short. Lori Franzluebbers, wills her loud voice to Gerald Praest so he can tell people off who always bug him. Norman Herman, wills his artistic abilities to Damien Leffler, because he can use it better than I can. Julie Johnson, wills her electric typewriter and its crummy ribbons to Elaine Spenner and Lori Prinz to fight over, because they love typing so much. Rick Kleeman, wills his ability to stay on four wheels to Mike Neuvirth, because he’s always driving on two wheels by school. Carol Knievel, wills her old business law work book sheets to anyone who will take the class next year, because they might help you. Jane Knobbe, wills her Pinto to Kathy Coughlin so she can know what it is like to drive around in poverty. Michelle Knobbe, wills her spiking ability to Kenny Steuter, so he can keep the Spanish class happy. Brenda Kreikemeier, wills her ability of organization to Jeannie Ridder, because she needs all the help she can get to get through life. Loretta Kreikemeier, wills her track medals to Susie Eilerts to make up for the lost mile relay medals this year. Rollie Kreikemeier, wills his ability to smoke in school for four years and only get caught once to Jim Stalp. Sue Langhorst, wills her turtlenecks to Kathy Hagedorn, hecause she needs them Rick Lehmkuhl, wills his weightlifting ability to Troy Harrington, because he needs my physique. Brian Rolf, wills his ability to keep quiet to Elaine Spenner, so the junior girls will be able to spend their last year here in peace. Randy Rolf, wills his ability to stay between the ditches to Troy Harrington, because he has problems staying on the road on occasions. Loren Ruskamp, wills his size and football talent to Keith Kreikemeier because next year the team needs more players like me. Keith Schinstock, wills his ability to smoke in front of school without getting caught, to Jim Stalp. Mary Schlautman wills her ability to drive Sister Jolene nuts in Music Class to Julie Baumert because Julie is nuts anyway and she wouldn’t want Sister Jolene to forget her. Go to it Julie. Jan Schlecht, wills his girlfriend to Pat Batenhorst, because he talks to her more than I do. Mike Schlueter, wills his ability to be a aggressive on the basketball court to Allen Schuetze, because Allen reminds him of him when he was little. Connie Schmader, wills her ability of beating up Clay to Peggy Peatrowsky. Monica Schorn, wills her ability to get out of M.I.P. to Norma Steffensmeier because she got caught. STUDENT LIFE Gee, that was really nice of those guys to start without me. What does Leif Garret have that | don’t have? o 1st row—G. Rolf, J. Throener, B Recker, R. Engelmeyer, Plagge, K. Wagner, 2nd row—K. Kreikemeier, N. Johnson, Franzluebbers, P. Tobey, G. Guenther, L. Ruskamp, Harrington, R. Lehmkuhl, Mi. Dea, P. Steuter, G. Ulrich, Schlecht, R. Guenther, Manager R. Ruskamp. Troy sacking the quarterback. SCOREBOARD TEAM OPP WPCC Fremont Bergan 33 0 Madison 0 6 Elkhorn Mt. Michael 6 7 Wisner-Pilger 0 20 Wayne 14 0 Columbus Lakeview 20 16 Oakland-Craig 20 6 Hartington CC 12 0 J. Klitz, J. Guenther, R. Wolken, T. Yosten, T. D. Prinz, M. Neuvirth, D. Leffler, G. Bracht, J. 3rd row—Manager P. Suhr, P. Peatrowsky, T. Ma. Dea, T Weiler, M. Tobey, G. Capazo J. Coach Mendlik discussing defensive strategies. Lineman Rick Guenther Lineman - Gary Ulrich Linebacker - Rick Lemkuhl Quarterback - Mark Dea Back - Mike Tobey End - Jan Schlecht Back - Mike Dea Back - Gary Capazo Back • Paul Steuter The West Point Central Catholic Bluejays, after a banner season last year, surprised everybody by going 3 1 for the first half of the season. The second half of the year was not so well as the Jays finished 3-5 on the year. The Jays were led by all-conference picks Keith Kreikemeier, Gary Guenther and Troy Harrington. The Jays didn’t beat last year performance, but congratulations. It was a job well done. The picture below shows the offensive line. Back - Loren Ruskamp Lineman - Tim Weiler Basketball Student Managers: Pat Peatrowsky, James Throener The three stooges? Volleyball Student Managers: Joyce Hagedorn, Connie Hagedorn, Alice Guenther Pender Tourney Trophy Brenda Kreikemeier Loretta Kreikemeier Michelle Knobbe 49 I A 0LL1YBALL I’m not dizzv. I always walk around with my hand in the air Front row Gail Oligmueller. Nancy Wordekemper, Loretta Kreikemeier, Michelle Knobbe, Deedee Fagot, Joan Wordekemper. Back row: Jean Meister, Sharon Steffensmeier, Brenda Kreikemeier, Martha Ulrich, Lori Bracht, Lori Weiler. Look out Robert Redford here I come Front row: Susie Eilerts, Michelle Michaelis, Denise Lierman, Deedee Fagot, Diane Rolf, Joan Wordekemper. Back row: Sue Weiler, Vicki Bracht, Jean Meister, Jeanne Ridder, Martha Ulrich, Gail Oligmueller, Margaret Schorn, Beth French. The Jayettes had a good season compared to those In the past. One of the team’s major accomplishments this year was to place second in the Pender Tournament, which was held at the beginning of the season. The Jayettes also advanced to the semi-finals of the district tournament. Front row: Kim Schlautman, Mary Brunnert, Mary Guenther. Back row: Eileen Franzlueboers, Paula Guenther, Jean Sucha. Melann Schorn, Sarah Ernesti. Reach out.. .reach out and touch someone , ycw.t; T t ; Did you catch any flies lately, Loretta? Don’t worry Sue, Dean will quit flirting in a minute. Football: Head T. Brown, Asst. D. Mendlik, Asst. J. Boyer. f. Spale Volleyball: Head Coach B. Mueller, Asst. Fr. Ourada Girl’s track F. Spale Track: Asst. D. Mendlik f Head Coach T. Brown Varsity: Front Row • D. Prinz, G. Guenther, Ma. Dea, R. Kreikemeier, Mi. Dea. Back Row - J. Suhr, R. Guenther, P. Tobey, M. Schlueter, K. Uhing. A. Schuetze. Not pictured is M. Tobey. 56 Junior Varsity: Front Row • B. Recker, T. Plagge, R. Wolken. Back Row • G. Gentrup, R. Ernesti, K. Wagner, R. Batenhorst. Mark Dea Mike Dea Rollie Kreikemeier Mike Tobey 57 Mike Schlueter Rick Guenther TEAM WPCC OPP Wisner Pilger 81 46 Omaha Cathedral 74 48 Tekamah-Herman 45 40 Scribner 60 35 Oakland-Craig 80 46 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Randolph 86 55 Hartington C.C. 69 74 Omaha Pual VI 67 56 Fremont Bergan 64 72 Wahoo Neumann 54 68 David City Aquinas 59 50 Boys Town 81 49 Howells 61 43 Dodge 72 68 Omaha Holy Name 58 32 CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Emerson-Hubbard 75 48 Hartington C.C. 63 82 Emerson-Hubbard 59 48 Columbus Scotus 52 50 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT West Point High 68 60 Homer 74 47 Ponca 49 41 REGION TOURNAMENT Fremont Bergan 47 56 58 Basketball: J.V. T. Brown Varsity D. Mendlik Rollle getting set for a rebound. District Champions. The Bluejay Basketball team, again completed another fine season, by compiling an 18-5 record. This years team compiled an identical record to last year s team, but went one step further by winning the District Tournament. The Jays lost their Regional game to eventual state champs Fremont Bergan. The Jays were le d by All State Hon. Mention, All Con — ference, All Area 2nd team, junior Pat Tobey. Mark Dea was also an All Conference and All Area Hon. Mention choice. Mike Tobey and Mike Dea were also All Area Hon. Mention picks. Pat scoring a basket. 59 Track: 1st Row: T. Plagge, P. Peatrowsky, K. Kreikemeier, M. Tobey, R. Guenther, T. Harrington, P. Tobey, K. Wagner, 2nd Row: J. Throener, G. Guenther, R. Lehmkuhl, K. Uhing, D. Leffler, R. Ernesti, A. Schuetze, 3rd Row: B. Eilerts, J. Recker, D. Wolken, R. Wolken, K. Knobbe, R. Gentrup, J. Showers. 4th Row: D. Leffler. B. Evert. M. Brazda. Oh, I should’ve stayed home today. Rick making a final surge. This is no time to be playing in the sand pile.Rick. Turn around Gary .they're taking our picture. Boy it's sure hard upholding the Wolken name. Keith.how can you eat at a time like this. And she’s off and running For some reason I know I should have false started 63 Golf: Front Row. Mike Prinz, Brian Hagedorn, Back Row. Nancy Prinz, Keith Schinstock, Mark Dea. Mike Schlueter, Mike Dea. JUNIOR OLYMPICS 66 I know I look like a fool, but try to find someone who does a better job! The members of the Student Council did an excellent job of putting the Third Annual Junior Olympics on. The results ended with the Seniors taking first place with 117V points, Juniors second with 94 points, Sophomores third with 84 points, and finally the Freshmen last with 54V points The senior show of strength. And this is my imitation of Pat Tobey. 67 PROM ’80 We're going to go on tour this year! God bless you, heaven knows you need it! Band-Recking Company 69 Don’t worry Mike it’s almost over. 70 INTRAMURALS One small jump for the ball; one giant leap for victory! Moves that would put Magic Johnson to shame. ve seen amateurs in my life, but compared to these guys I feel like a pro. SPORTS Spray painting Mr. Winklers car red is not the way to show him that Nebraska’s on the top of your list too! Guest Speaker: Charles Winkler C.C. Sports Court: left to right, Jeff Recker, Randy Wolken, Pat Tobey, Rick Guenther. Mike Tobey King, Mary Schlautman, Queen, Connie Hagedorn, Jean Meister, Julie Baumert, Kim Schlautman. BANQUET Emcee-Dennis Michael is C.C.’s Most Valuable Athletes: Gary Capazo, Football; Mary Schlautman, Track; Pat Tobey, Basketball; Lori Bracht, Volleyball; Gary Guenther. Track. Master Sportsm n: Mike Tobey, Pat Tobey, Rick Guenther, Gary Guenther. Pat Tobey-Outstanding Athlete Award Student Council Assemblies Sorry to interrupt you guys, but you really should watch the show. mow come rm the only one who Knows what he's doing around here? Isn’t that a little uncomfortable to be standing that way for two hours Gary? Now, James you get this right or I'll bop you one!! MATH Central's math students participated in a wide range of math courses again this year. From General Math to Calculus these students have learned the basic skill s to the more advanced in the intellectual depths of mathematics. I knew freshmen were supposed to have it rough, but... Central students interested in farming participated in FFA at Public. They took part in events such as crop judging, land judging, and livestock judging. The club is led by Mr. Gerald Gustafson. 77 Why do I have to suffer? I got no one to save! RELIGION Religion classes this year ranged from the lessons of the Old Testament of first year to the questions and arguments of the fourth year. Along with these courses each class was required to make a retreat which benefited all spiritually. Wait until I tell God what his substitute is doing here!! My hair is not fuzzy and my name is not FeeFee. If I add a little more of this chemical I should be able to lift more than Guenther tonight. If I adjust this flame just right the results should be 190 proof. SCIENCE Many of the students of Central were again intrigued by the wonders of nature as they studied the sciences offered here at Central. Courses offered are: Physical Science, Biology, Physics. I didn't know we’d learn THEM words in Spanish III. In the foreign language department Central again offered Spanish. Spanish I and Spanish II students learned the basic vocabulary. Spanish III and Spanish IV students learned the Spanish language well enough to speak it. CHORUS Due to the increasing interest in the musical program at Central. Chorus was offered this year. All fourteen members enjoyed participating in musical events here at Central. This year’s business courses included Accounting, Typing. Office Practice, and Business Law The students learned the basic concepts of typing, filing, balancing accounts, and civil rights. Excuse me, but has anybody seen the letter A”. BUSINESS What’s the use of listening if all you get out of it is an education. And I thought Volleyball wasn’t supposed to be a contact sport. I knew when Mr. Mendlik gave us a choice between this and Chinese water torture we chose the wrong one!! P.E. C HEALTH Don’t you know it’s illegal to tailgate? Well, Rhonda, you’re lucky my future is with horses and not with plastic surgery. SOCIAL The study of man, his past, and his future was again undertaken this year by the students of Central. The Juniors and Freshmen learned of American and World History while the Seniors learned of the Problems of Democracy and Economics. Other classes included Family Living and Sociology. STUDIES James you know no one gets away with anything behind my back. Well. Mike how are your technical abilities? Did you know that Mr. Bendon has a cousin who has an uncle who • • COMMUNI Mr. Spale’s class Is so funny! I don’t know how I’m going to control myself!!” The students of Central had a wide range of courses to choose from in the English department this year. Courses offered included: Speech, English Drama and Literature, Vocabulary, Composition, Mass Media, and others. When I stop to think, I forget to start again. C A T I O N S INDUSTRIAL ARTS One of Pooley’s “spaced out cadets?? Industrial Art courses are offered at Public. The selection of courses range from beginning classes to the more advanced in vocational training. Hey, Craig, how'd you do that? Don't just stand there .. HELP ME!!!!! Hey, Troy, Tuesday nights are amateur nights at the Lariat Club. §fo ti H daughter of Mr. Mrs. Leonard Bracht Catfiy (Qtiackt daughter of Mr. Mrs. Edward Bracht 90 JVkke son of Mr. Mrs. Joseph Dea jUa tfc ins ige son of Mr. Mrs. Melvin Dinslage gugg ' DinfifogG daughter of Mr. Mrs. Ray Dinslage son of Mr. Mrs. Thomas Ernesti TKcitli 'DoG meman son of Mr. Mrs. Wilbur Doerneman Sfo ii m ue daughter of Mrs. Joe Franzluebbers 91 Ca tofe Qentoup daughter of Mr. Mrs. Lawrence Gentrup Joyce Qent iup daughter of Mr. Mrs. Fred Gentrup jUawin Qentrtup son of Mr. Mrs. Ignatius Gentrup 92 Joyce rjjagedo m daughter of Mr. Mrs. William Hagedorn Connie T agedo tn daughter of Mr. Mrs. Bernard Hagedorn rKatky ag daughter of Mr. Mrs. Frank Hagedorn Ca tof! ‘eJje tman daughter of Mr. Mrs. Lloyd Herman cAlo tman ‘tJJe tman son of Mr. Mrs. Vernon Herman Ju e Johnson daughter of Mr. Mrs. Dennis Johnson 93 Mr. Mrs. Edwin Knievel Knobbe 2fo t atta (d( CQ tenda cd(jteikemie i daughter of Mr. Mrs. Robert Kreikemeier daughter of Mr. Mrs. Richard Knobbe daughter of Mr. Mrs. Leonard Kreikemeier 94 Me ?Kkpjkmp;m son of Mr. Mrs. Donald Kreikemeier 92efcmfeuW! son of Mr. Mrs. Richard Lehmkuhl Sue Sflangfio tst daughter of Mr. Mrs. Conrad Langhorst QZueckenk daughter of Mr. Mrs. Fred Lueckenhoff Qct ty S£u.ebbprt son of Mr. Mrs. Fred Luebbert fifteen uUpMgeiid daughter of Mr. Edward Meiergerd JAct Uj uUciste t daughter of Mr. Mrs. William Meister Mr. Mrs. Melvin Meister % Mr. Mrs. Vincent Rolf Sfo tcn Qu son of Mr. Mrs. Irvin Ruskamp oMifce ScWuetat son of Mr. Mrs. Fred Schlueter daughter of Mr. Mrs. Harold Schmader Connie Qchmadeit 98 xKeith Qtimii son of Mr. Mrs. Arthur Stieren uUike rjobeij son of Mr. Mrs. Renald Tobey QoJoj QiUmh son of Mr. Mrs. Leroy Ulrich Jkan OI daughter of Mr. Mrs. Larry Ulrich 99 S£tsa QJosten daughter of Mr. Mrs. Daniel Yosten CLASS MOTTO “The way is long let ns go together The way is difficult CLASS SONG-I'M OK If I could stand Beside my self Would I see me or maybe someone else ‘Cause it’s hard to please Most everyone When your spirits got you on the run, on the run They say do your best But don’t cause a fuss Don’t make waves be like the rest of us But I can feel the tide is turning fast And deep inside I know I can’t last Another day not another day cause I’m O.K. I finally found the person I’ve been looking for I’m Alright I’m feeling good about myself and that’s for sure Cause I believed them when they said I must do things their way, They tried to cast me in their mold but I just had to say, That I’m O.K. I’m O.K. This way yes I’m O.K. FLOWER let us help each other. The way is joyful Red Rose 100 let us share it. COLORS Wine, Rose, and Silver SENIOR MEMORIES Anita Bryant eat your heart out. Three Stooges ... Curly, Conehead Moe! You would have a big head too if you had as many rocks in it as I do. Way to go RICK!! Hey Muttz! You’ll never get off the ground that way. 101 o NJ GRADUATION Guest Speaker... Father Paul Ortmeier HONORS NIGHT Salutatorian — Paul Steuter Valedictorian — Eileen Meiergerd Way to go Julie! 10S CLASS OF 1981 Class Officers: President Nancy Wordekemper, Vice-President James Throener, Treasurer Deedee Fagot, and Secretary Lori Weiler. A JUNIOR IS... zSom£.onz ujfzo gzt± PlL± c[a±± zing om dag and it t(i£ nsxt. cSomzonz uj(io ±tag± (zoms zidag nigfit ±o Pl can ta(zE tfzziz tz±t tlzz nzxt mozning. omzonz ujko a tzi t(d a[[-timz zzcozd of momg ifiznt foz fizom. om£,ons, ujizo can t u ait to Ije a cSznioz . . . tout ujfzat fizzitigz i± Lft in ttiat anymozE ? 1 X Russell Batenhorst Gary Bracht Mary Brazda Mark Brunsing About last night, Troy, I have something to tell you. Joe Franzluebbers Leon Gentrup Susie Eilerts Deidre Fagot Gary Guenther W “ V V i Tony Goeden Ann Marie Hunke Norbert Johnson Brian Kreikemeier Keith Kreikemeier Rhonda Lang Denise Lierman Damian Leffler David Lux Robert Oligmueller Lori Prinz Rodney Ruskamp Pat Peatrowsky Gary Rolf Kevin Schlautman Dan Nesladek Mike Neuvirth A Dan Prinz Gerald Praest With all my beauty and all my talent, look out Hollywood, here I come. 109 I've heard of mixing up the alphabet, but this is ridiculous. Kevin Wagner Lori Weiler Sue Weiler Ken Steuter Joe Suhr Martha Ulrich CLASS OF 1982 Class Officers: President Joan Wordekemper, Vice-President Randy Wolken, Secretary Jerry Guenther, Treasurer Dan Stalp. A SOPHOMORE IS... zSomsons ujfio i± aCcuLL i± not a man anymozs. cd omsons [sa js± tfs [iyft± on tfs fiz±t terns fs dziosi, to ±cfoo[. Somsons ujfo itudisA a[[ U7££ f tfsn f[unf± fi± dziosz± sx.am. £omsons ujPlo fozyot fi± gzai±f 0 2fizz foz UBiofogy Somsons ujfo facf± oersz a cuzf in dziusz± sd- jSomsons ujfo fa± a ±fsiyf ziding fiazty in tfs mud. 112 Donna Aschoff Mark Aschoff Ralph Batenhorst Julie Baumert Vicki Bracht Ronald Engelmeyer Rosemary Hugo John Klitz Lois Kreikemeier Peggy Lang Ralph Meiergerd Michelle Michaeilis Janet Neuvirth Gail Oligmueller 114 Peggy Peatrowsky On second thought Alice, maybe your hamster is a boy. Lawrence Peterson Bob Recker Todd Plagge Jeanne Ridder Dan Schlickbernd Tim Reeson Diane Rolf Ronald Schlickbernd � t Ui Dan Stalp 115 Me, have toys in my head? You got to be kiddin'. Dan Welding Duane Wordekemper Joyce Wiese Joan Wordekemper Lo ri Wolff Kevin Wuestewald Susie Tobey Barb Ulrich Randy Wolken CLASS OF 1933 Class officers: President Jeff Recker, Vice-President Mary Guenther, Secretary Paula Guenther, Treasurer Pat Suhr A FRESHMAN IS... Somsons tufio tuciffi in (Siofogg tuftsin fs ± lufi oisd to fjs in ion. cSomsons tufo ±ss± tfs country quits oftsn. ecSomsons tufo g t ±tucf tui tf aff tfs dirty jofji oSomsons tufo i± fait in [ins. cSomsons tufo gsti caugfit driving around tuitf on[g a ±cfoof fisrmit. Somsons tufio fifs d± ignorance. 118 Tony Bracht Eileen Franzluebbers Pat. you’re suppose to be painting your picture. NOT my face. 119 Paula Guenther A Happy Student ? Brian Hagedorn Now UN Kenneth Nesladek � ’s That? Susan Peitzmeier LOOK US OVER Kim Schlautman Melann Schorn Mark Stratman Tom Stratman Jean Sucha Patrick Suhr Mary Lynn Ulrich David Ulrich Would you believe I’m replacing Farrah Fawcet Majors as one of Charlie’s undercover Angels. Hr- m Discover Top Quality at everyday low prices IIBEN FRANKLIN jj We bring variety to life! Housewares Records Candy BRACHT’S FURNITURE Best wishes to the Seniors Compliments of: Ctrl tfMmm oUkUui n i in nv n riui hrtt V iVuA Phone: 372-3200 West Point HKA( II I S 1 L K l11 HI 0 )33 GO For Good Furniture at a Good Price TgSV Larry and Carol Wiechman Phone: 372-5634 Young men’s and men’s wear 124 R � m . ■ «. tm “Your Full Service Center Rolling Hubbard Supplements Mixing Grain Bank Service Full Line Animal Health Products Id IS id __ fr is® fb Storage Grain HCST TUCATfC Serving the Area with Motion Picture Entertainment WEST POINT 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 BERT’S O DRUG STORE over c3ub 1 7 c. J97 Teen America Saver� C uO Teenagers - America's Future! Get An Early Start On A Successfull Future With A Teen America Savers Club Account and Get Free Gifts, Too! Your Family Financial Center SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION liil East Grove • Phone 372-5411 • West Point, Nebraska £ 126 hcme er Ter r amcls NATURAL RATING WIENCRT Wimmer’s Meat Products, Inc. 126 W. Grant, West Point, Ne. 68788 TOMKA GAT-n-TUCP 1 Convenience Store E TRANSFER West Point, Ne. 1 Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. I 7 days a week I Self Service Gas 1 “Fill up and Save” 1 Mel and Lambert Tomka Phone 372-3010 or 372-3708 West Point, Nebraska Sears Authorized Catalog Sales Merchant 1 Owned, and Operated by Merle Longwell 1 132 W. Park I West Point, Ne. M 127 WE'RE NO. 1 IN NORTHEAST 0 NEBRASKA! NEBRASKA'S ONLY FULLY CERTIFIED 'SERVICE SUPREMACY DEALER! WEST POINT 372-2444 BUICK PONTIAC CHEVROLET FARMER’S COOP 445 N. Main West Point, Ne. Phone 372-5303 ERNARD PEACE ihjjj.il ii33jjj3j‘ Bernards SUNDRIES Beemer, Ne. 528-3223 Member Federal Reserve System NORCO MILLS BERNARDS INSURANCE WEST POINT 129 — Knobbe Livestock Sales Hugo Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Commodities Your Carrier Dealer Since 1894 HARRY KNCBBf: - Sales Reps. FOR FEEDER CAW£ FALLS CALL 402-372-5464 or TOLL FREE: 800 642-8496 (IN STATE WATTS LINE) Mttpt otptvt nicuuo f'j nit 2,Dnn_ uiu o ii nu D4 M C i Hi VC Custom Weed Spraying Farm Chemicals Farm Tire Service Farm Fuel Deliveries Phone 372-5485 Propane Bottles Gary Hansen Gary Kauo MTf' TERRI 8HOE INN . WEST POtNT, NE Home of Ladies Fine Footwear West Point 130 Kindschuh 372-3969 Painting 372-2183 Decorating 236 W. Grove west Point, Nebr. JOYCE'S TOWN PUMP 130 South Main, West Point, Ne. Friendly Service Where old friends meet and new ones are made CAPAZO APPLIANCE Si TV Radio Shack To increase the profitibility of your livestock operation, consider a Harvestore Serving Cuming County Route 2, Box 142 Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 Howells, Nebraska Phone: 986-1765 Ask your neighbor that has one 131 GR O’Tt.O. ! D O I A Ui rttftrtt nn AV U U'U Phone 372-5491 West Point, Nebraska 68788 Best Wishes To The Class of '80 WOODEN RAIL Casual Wear for Guys and Gals West Point Phone 372-5350 Kaup Seed Fee d Fer ti Ii zer Phone: (402) 372-5588 Best Wishes To The Class of '80 - D S TIRE SALES For Car, Truck, and Tractor Wheel Alignment-Wheel Balancing- Brake and front end repair. On the farm service. Phone: 372-5572 Your Safety is our Business - West Point, Nebraska WEST POINT HATCH- IEHY R.W. ROUBAL D. D. S • P. C . Phone: 693-2660 East 2nd Street Office hours by appointment Dodge, Nebraska 132 — Ford-Mercury 372-2479 29 ENGELHARDT TV LUBKERS COMMUNI- CATIONS John Deere 372-5553 West Point, Ne. Zenith Quasar Two-way Sales on Servicing 372-3952 226 S. Main JH R WEL yACGEC JEWELRY JEWELRY W: Best Wishes To The Class of '80 West Point Farm Supply m vsmw Best Wishes to the Bluejays Dealer For Supersweet Feeds DeKalb Seed Corn fCM’l [EXAM Farm Ranch Supplies Complete Grind Mix Service Phone: (402) 372-3413 KV Best Wishes To The Class of '80 r Your Money Buys More in a Real Drugstore 133 SCHINSTCCr HCG H4RI CT We Buy Hogs Daily Either Straight or Grade Yield Call us for early morning bid Phone 372-3525 Bliemeister Auto Repair Inc. See us for your Mechanical Needs!! Carolyn’s Hair Fashions 3 ANIMAL CLINIC Dr. John A. Brodahl 372-2332 909 W. Grove West Point, Nebraska EBEL TRANSFER Daily Freight Hauling from Omaha Including Overnight Service and Moving Phone West Point 372-2481 Scribner 664-6733 Omaha 345-6733 4a 134 SIIGGE CCTHEItC’S HaOHINE SEED. FEED. 1 SUPPOSE Complete Machine Shop Service ERCEICE I Custom grinding, mixing, and rolling 1 Joseph M Dea Attorney m vt r- ; %'• KAUP ELECTRIC 0 • • • CLAASEN’S EO. All types of Commercial and Farm Wiring 1 Jerry Kaup Phone 372-5311 1 2 J«3� r - SI DAVID R MLNAR1K, DDS. 1 Trlrphonf 910 NORTH LINCOLN STREET 1 372-2418 WEST POINT. NEBRASKA 68788y i 135 MEDICI ME CD EST IdUeawt oeutei 68788 Phone: 372-5655 P. M . MOOD I E ROBERT D. MOODIE 118 East Grove West Point, NE 68788 Phone: 372-5436 IhS awasaki uiest paint cycle 107 W. Park Let the good times roll. Dairy Foods Quality Chekd nn W 136 Z4 KU RASMUS OIL CO. t USED CARS Safeway Finest Quality Foods West Point CAIMIJS OIL Vest Boost the Bluejays Point new Full Coverage of all Central Activities Mobil Distributor: 372-3559 Night Phones: 372-3417 Bill 372-2275 Ray 372-5762 Jerome 24 Hour Wrecker Service West Point, NE 68788 1 1-- Congratulations to the Seniors Commercial, Farm, and Industrial Wirin Phone: 372-2474 Good Luck to the Seniors 137 138 Phone 372-3962 Cletus Brunnert GELS7EB J BARBER SHOP 248 West Grove Street West Point, Nebraska Home-Owned Grocery Store LOW PRICES—GOOD VALUES Congratulations to all of the Grads! MEYER ELECTRIC Prenzlow and Sons Custom Slaughtering and Process Phone 568-2277 Snyder, Nebraska BUZZ INTO 0 E- L CAdFT E- E1FT 139 r? Visit with the Money Team at Phone: 372-2429 West Point, NE West Point, Nebraska 68788 Phone 402-372-2488 FOR ALL YOUR BANKING NEEDS: Loans Checking Accounts Savings House of Hair Gregg Morgan 227 South Main West Point, NE Kelly Lemkuhl Phone: 372-5355 tony’s water conditioning Sales - Service on Automatic Softeners Exchange Tanks Phone: 372-2932 No Answer Call: 372-5341 140 Haqedorn Motors Inc. w k,Dodge Trucks Chrysler 303-309 North Main Dial 372-3392 West Point, Nebr. M 1 DWES T PARTS CO. 300 South Main Street - West Point, Nebraska 68788 Phone: 372-5535, Try Us First Service Is Our Business 1 m Loren and Dorothy Parkinson Redlands Homes, Inc. 1111 North Lincoln West Point, HE 68783 Welcome Home. CT 3 nn K_ mm (7D U2 mr LAJ in Local and Long Distance hauling West Point, Nebraska L 811 East Decatur West Point Phone: 372-2241 4l 141 rr i L11A jC WE SELL THE EC© LEft The friendliest place in town 203 North Main Allan J. Twedt Fresh baked bread and rolls daily ALLAN’S L©CLS 19 142 Budweiser on Tap ■ 121 East Grove West Point ) Phone: 372-9980 Dale Vonnie Retzleff y t v if i' .4 M y v v i,. POINTERS I M M DD Phone IMR Phone: 372-2491 534 South Lincoln West Point on ptr OUL o owt to O I I U onnn OUUl Open 9-5 Tuesday-Saturday Phone: 372-2071 201 North Main West Point L— 143 FAMILY Dr. and Mrs. Leo Showers DENTISTRY Hospital Dental Services Available Complete Denture Construction Done In Office Denture Repairs —Usually Same Day Service 144 COLO BEER POP WHISKEY WINES SUNDAYS 8AM—11PM 12PM—6PM CONOCO SELF SERVICE GAS t OIL WEST 226 S LINCOLN WEST POINT 133 North Main West Point, NE 63788 402-372-3327 222 North Oakland Oakland, NE 68045 402-685-5675 COAST POINT LUMBER CO. “Your one stop for all your building and hardware needs.” For Your Total Hardware needs Dan Geri Yosten, owners Good Luck Seniors 206 West Park Street West Point, Nebraska 68788 SCHLUETER PLUMBING HEATING Sheet Metal Work Phone: 372-3250 9 1873-1980 146 DAIRy SWEET eiieU � £ diite-in BEEKENHailER BEBKEHHaUER «| UJh CPBdlN'S DEPT STORE (joliK l) ■ m il iic;tll t }' S:| liu| Ktffsme r EimiEirx Mm WE'VE GOT IT wWnv y v, ALL Ay 57 M TOGETHER ' H V f tfS%- ■ ■ - rfc.rlfti mr r ■ v , K mkL •' ■ B • r w y v «X • • - x 3ffrV . ■ � i'V.J ?V - .� 1 i ■ : • ■ � fr.%I- • ■ � . -v ■ X. • ajT,- f 1 si£ ;‘-r ■ i f , '•df , v- -•wifcfc . . � -• J t Sf f , i r- � w . - A • • f i ff • ? i' % Is? m i-fs ., , ■ V’Sifci -•.’ Sf rvl jl yj Q '-mtt ■ ? m� V