Clarks High School - Bomber Yearbook (Clarks, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1988 volume:

I ntroducing the first people you probably meet when school starts, bus drivers Bob and Leah Beck and kindergarten teacher Kathy Brazda, with Loren Lindgrecn. Breaking the Code INTRODUCTION 1 STUDENT LIFE 2 SENIORS 6 JUNIORS 10 SOPHOMORES 12 FRESHMEN 14 EIGHTH 16 SEVENTH 17 ELEMENTARY 18 PHOTO ALBUM 22 ACADEMICS 23 FACULTY 26 PHOTO ALBUM 30 BOMBER TIMES 30 ORGANIZATIONS DIVISION 31 FHA 32 MUSIC 34 SPEECH 38 SPIRIT C-CLUB 40 PHOTO ALBUM 42 SPORTS DIVISION 43 FOOTBALL 44 VOLLEYBALL 46 GIRLS BASKETBALL 48 BOYS BASKETBALL 50 WRESTLING 52 BOYS TRACK 54 GIRLS TRACK 56 JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS 58 AWARDS STUDENT MANAGERS 60 SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION 61 PROM 62 EIGHTH GRADUATION 64 SENIOR GRADUATION 66 BABY PICTURES 68 ADVERTISEMENTS 68 YEARBOOK STAFF 72 CLOSING 72 COVER PHOTO BY BAILEY STUDIO INTRODUCTION 1 Breaking into politics is one of the focal points of American Government. Underclass- men Becky, Jason L. and Jason D. help Shawn and Max with their campaign commercials. 2. Splash- ing water and breaking test tubes are events Niki and Mandy try to avoid. 3. Kassie manages getting into her locker, but her brother Kevin wheels Brian up to his. 4. Decorating for Homecoming is number 1 with Jackie. 5. Plotting distillation point curves requires data for this half of the freshmen. 6. Timing and measuring seem to be daily events for junior girls in physics. 7. Cold fans bundle up after a long trip to Litchfield. 2 STUDENT LIFE ... Wanda Breaking Away 4. Visiting guest speaker,Dr. Natalie Hahn, shares some in- teresting photos of her life in Africa with Molly, Darla, Patty and Leigh. 5. Giving advice on how to ace the next set, assistant volleyball coach, Tammy Witte, builds the team’s confidence. 4 STUDENT LIFE ... Marcy From the Ordinary Breaking the normal dress code and the wheelchair speed limit, Brian Pollard and Shawn Evers are escorted through the halls by another senior citizen, in the form of freshman Jason Douglas. 2. Members of FCA (Fellowship of Christian Atheletes), a new organization at Clarks High, get up early for a breakfast. Food seems to be a re- quirement for every meeting, even though the host- ess or host sometimes isn’t given much warning. 3. Not an ordinary event for some students, but Steve Brandenburger does quietly do his Spanish homework. THREE BOYS FOR EVERY GIRL Since before we even thought of figuring out the year we graduate, the class of 1988 has been known for a variety of things. Among its most unique quali- ties is the one-to-three girl to boy ratio. This ratio has led to numerous arguments, insult matches and fist fights. This is explained best in the theory of male behavior during developing years. The theory, in essence, states that when you get a bunch of little boys together, they think they have the upper hand. The girls however have disproved another theory that there is strength in numbers, by on occa- sion actually getting a word in edgewise. Considering the female population, one could as- sume that the senior girls are inseparable. In fact, the exact opposite is true. Each young woman has dis- played distinct interests of their own in such things as athletics, student organizations, speech and the- ater, cheerleading, as well as activities outside of school. These among other qualities make these girls unique individuals. However, their friendship with each other is a strong and supportive one, built from their need to survive which dates back to their first Kindergarten days. It was then in the fall of 1975 that Patty, Sar- ah, and Kelly got their first insight to what it might be like to survive in a “man’s” world. 1. Bryan keeps his mind in the game. 2. Choir members struggle through the Anthem. 6 SENIORS ... Sarah Clements 3. Math 4 students Shawn, Brian, Ken, and Dave invade the physiological mind of advanced biology student Kevin. 4. A.L.F.F. Party member Steve gets votes the easy way as innocent Sarah witnesses Mike’s in- terrogation. 5. Homecoming royalty - 2nd Attendants, Patty Brown and Ken Ksiazek; Queen and King, Kelly Neel and Max Norvell; 1st Attendants, Sarah Clements and Brian Pollard. Senior Breakdown Sarah Clements Max Norvell Kevin Helgoth Steve Brandenburger David Beck Ken Ksiazek Susan Tibke Patricia Brown Brian Pollard 8 SENIORS ... Sarah Clements Bryan Lindgreen Shawn Evers Kelly Neel Mike Dittmer Sarah Clements ... SENIORS 9 It doesn’t matter where they are or what they are doing, the seniors are always breaking something: break- ing out, breaking rules, breaking ties, breaking apron strings, and breaking the bank! Through the middle of a college application and finacial aid form hur- ricane, the seniors can be found with big smiles on their faces. Sometimes they’re actually breaking up with laughter as memories of the great times they’ve shared fill their minds. Seniors are also known for break- ing the rules as often as they can. Luckily, their most serious offenses are taking juice outside the multi-purpose room, sleeping in the hall during lunch break, and making calls to Oconto, NE to sell some imaginary land. Later in the year, plans are made for the future and goals are set as a cer- tain amount of maturity, and more of a sense of being an individual sets in. At this time the students begin the gentle breaking of ties between class- mates as busy preparations are made for tomorrow. There is also a big affect on the breaking of apron strings,that only a year or so ago kept them home on weekends. The biggest breaking of all happens to the senior’s expense ac- count. It is a direct result of the seem- ingly endless amount of cash that is tied up on senior necessities: an- nouncements, food, prom, food, mem- ory books, food, and yearbooks. The straw that finally breaks the camel’s back is the bill for senior pictures and for the lights parents break when they hit the ceiling. Breaking out in song, swing choir members Jas- on L., Kelly, and Kevin entertain at the Christmas program. 2. Building bridges in physics is a fun project for Amy and Kerri. 3. Over- powering his opponent, Brent goes for the win. 4. Bumping the ball into the net wasn’t Sandra’s plan of action. 10 JUNIORS ... Wanda Scott Dittmer Sandra Dubas Amy Dush Kassie Helgoth Susan Homan Brent Ksiazek Kerri Lindgreen Jackie Merriman Keri-Jo Miller Kelly Pollard Jill Urkoski 5. Parading in uniform for the hometown crowd, Jill marches for Bean Day. 6. Creating a video all by herself was Kassie’s way of showing her Bomber spirit. Making [Clothes Work I You M 7. Bundling up on a cold night, Jackie and Keri-Jo cheer for a victory. 8. Leaping for two, Scott is the center of attention for four Polk-Hordville players. 9. “Making Clothes Work for You” was the title of Susan's FHA speech. Wanda ... JUNIORS 11 Breaking Out Breaking pencil lead is popular with Steve on artwork. 2. Bagging Christmas treats, Brad and Brian package the peanuts. 3. Leggings for a horse is an unusual sewing project for Terry. 4. Black and white negatives have enough contrast for Scott. 12 SOPHOMORES ... Wanda Becky Branting Audra Brown Kim Carlson Tammy Church Brad Dush Tina Hannappel Wanda Homan Terry Lesiak Sarah Myers Stephen Olson Janelle Prososki Scott Spires Brian Story Matt Wibbels Evan Williams 1. Lunchtime means study time for Sarah and Tina. 2. Posing for year- book staff members’ first attempt at photography, Scott and Evan take a break from studying. 3. Matt leaves a trail of four as the fifth tackier nabs him. 4. Volleyball intensity from Kim, Jill and Becky. 5. Stretching and sketching for Audra in art. Wanda ... SOHPHOMORES 13 Breaking into the spirit of homecoming week, Wendy Phelps and Jason Douglas act their ages. 2. Saving carbon dioxide gas wasn’t easy for Nate Clements and Jason Kohl in Introductory Physical Science. 3. Crushing the opponents was the J.V. team’s plan. 14 FRESHMEN ... Marcy Rhonda Church Dean Jasper Marcy Pickrel Nate Clements Jason Kohl Niki Pollard Bob Dubas Carlie Lindgreen Mandy Sweet Jason Douglas Jason Luebbe Dean Tern me Thad Higginbotham Wendy Phelps Kristy Urkoski 1. Jason Luebbe and Bob Dubas try not to break any science equipment or get any- one wet. 2. Not much studying gets done in studyhall, but Mandy and Rhonda try and make it look like they study. 3. Breaking the sound barri- er, Jason Luebbe and Jason Douglas supply the music for the bus ride to another foot- ball game. 4. Ready for anything com- ing her way, Carlie Lind- green sizes up the opponent. Marcy ... FRESHMEN 15 Rachel Barnes Billy Booth Walter Church Chad Dittmer Niki Dush Trista Engel Jason Evers Kreg Helgoth Tammy Higginbotham Heather Jones Dana Kirby Kristi Ksiazek Angie Lindgreen Kraig Urkoski Breaking into Junior High Breaking strings wasn’t the result at the Christmas program. Guitar- ists Kristi, Rachel, Niki and Angie presented a harmonious Christmas melody. 2. Nerds never looked so good! Kreg, Kraig and Rachel break out from head to toe in a closet assortment of strange socks and glasses. 3. Dressing up for Nerd Day made breaking into junior high more fun for the 7th graders. 16 EIGHTH ... Wanda Joey Brazee Neely Herman Molly Brown Marci Lindgreen Robyn Church Corinne Neel Darla Dowty Hilary Rosenthal Don Grafe Eric Schultz THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY SWEET ELECTRIC Patty Story Scott Sweet Mark Tibke Chad Urkoski Leigh Williams Cindy Wruble Wanda ... SEVENTH 17 — Sixth Fifth 1. After 40 years of teaching, Miss Marie Zoucha is still a kind and caring teacher. 2. Some sixth graders love to sing solos at Christ- mas programs. THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY SWEET ELECTRIC. 18 ELEMENTARY ... Marcy April Church Kelby Herman Kyle Pollard Carla Schultz Michelle Church Brigit Dush Tennille Lindgreen Kim Merriman Scott Pollard Dewayne Prososki Christy Sweet Daniel Traxler Troy Engel Carrie Myers Vickie Rieken Kevin Urkoski 1 ) Ryan Beck Matt Booth Mike Booth Amy Carlson Kari Dittmer Judd Douglas Lisa George Dustin Grafe Henae Hannappel Breaking into Smiles William Hicks Terry Higginbotham Brenda Pollard Connie Prososki Ammie Santos Audra Santos Keith Urkoski Tosha Van Pelt Mitch Wibbels Jerry Wruble Fourth Top to bottom, and right to left: Jeff Brown, Wade Church, Daylen Grafe, Todd Higgin- botham, Michelle Jones, Eric Manstedt, Bran- dy Veburg, Erin Wibbels, Nickolas Ziemba. Marcy ... ELEMENTARY 19 Second Third David Carlson Haley Dush Amy Fuehrer Bernie Prososki Michael Urkoski Brendan Dittmer Trent Engel Kent Helgoth Curtis Rieken Joe Ziemba Willie Douglas Curtis Foulk Rye Hicks David Tibke Sherri Zoucha Brian Buller Shawn Church Melanie Foulk Bucky Herman Joni Pollard Laurel Ziemba Breaking into the rhythm of a hula, Martha Hoffer entertains a warm crowd at the Christmas circus presented by kindergarten and first grade. 20 ELEMENTARY ... Marcy Breaking into the Big Time Kasey Foulk Kirk Helgoth Martha Hoffer Jesse Kohl Justin Kohl Daron Lindgreen Alan Rieken Michael Rieken Abbey Schultz Jesse Sweet Shari Sweet Melissa Traxler Kurt Urkoski Tabitha Van Pelt Carrie Ziemba Staci Anderson Loren Lindgreen Jim Beck Mary Boroviak Jeremy Dubas Katie Erickson Tyler Herman Mitchell Manstedt Justin McGuinn April Staniec Dominic Zoucha Jaime Zoucha Marcy ... ELEMENTARY 21 1. Brainard Elementary Music Contest encourages young mu- 2. Merrick County spelling contest earned Neely Herman a sicians to practice and perform in front of a crowd. second place trophy, (listing on page 23) Breaking out the magic markers, junior high sponsor Mary Jane Bell sketches detail into the homecom- ing poster. Jason Evers and Billy Booth finish the cartoon characters of the senior football boys. 4. Brown bagging and juice make Kelly Neel’s lunch. 5. Data taking was “Sparky” Jason Luebbe’s forte. 6. The photography class supplied this photo of Dean Tcmme. 7. First year teacher Brian Maher may never find out how he rated this wonderful two piece chair. 8. Patty Brown computes. 22 ACADEMICS Breaking into the ranks of the top Merrick county spellers, the team placed all four participants in the oral finals for the sec- ond consecutive year. Competing in the spelling contest for Clarks were: Neely Herman, second; Kristi Ksiazek, fifth; Angie Lindgreen, sixth; Rachel Barnes, alternate; Jason Evers, tenth; and Marci Lindgreen. alternate. BRAINARI) MUSIC RESULTS STUDENT (third row) Kristi Ksiazek Renae Hannappel Erin Wibbels Amy Carlson Mike Booth Keith Urkoski Ryan Beck Mitchell Wibbels Tennille Lindgreen Mrs. Mindy Bernt (second row) Marci Lindgreen Michelle Church Leigh Williams Kari Dittmer Brenda Pollard Natosha Van Pelt Kim Merriman Vickie Rieken Scott Pollard Kevin Urkoski (first row) Christy Sweet Neely Herman Angie Lindgreen Jason Evers Kreg Helgoth Kraig Urkoski Chad Dittmer Billy Booth (not pictured) Carrie Myers RANKING EVENT I piano II snare II piano I piano I bells I piano II trumpet II trumpet duet II trumpet II trumpet II trumpet I piano II trumpet duet I trombone director II clarinet I alto sax II flute II clarinet II flute II alto sax II clarinet II clarinet III trombone II trombone I piano I flute II piano II french horn II alto sax I trumpet I trumpet II trumpet II trumpet II snare II trombone ACADEMICS DIVISION 23 Breaking Needles and Nails National Honor Society 24 ACADEMICS ... Marcy 1988 National Honor Society Members; (back) Sarah Clements, Ken Ksiazek, Brent Ksiazek, Matt Wibbels. (front) Stephen Olson, Sarah Myers, Becky Branting, Jill Urkoski, Wanda Homan. Home Ec. 9 students display the projects they worked on second semester, (standing) Kristy Urkoski, Marcy Pickrel, Mandy Sweet, Niki Pollard, (seated) Carlie Lindgreen, Mrs. Hendricks, Khonda Church, (in front) Wendy Phelps, Jason Kohl. S3 National Honor Society is new this year at Clarks. Its members must hold a 90 or above average and be approved by the selection com- mittee, where students are rated on scholar- ship, service, leadership and character. Each year an induction ceremony will be held for new members. Our hope of getting into the National Honor Society is in the hands of selection committee members: Mr. Wibbels, Mr. Ma- her, Mr. Walford, Mr. Bjorklund and Mrs. Hendricks. Being tapped into the N.H.S. by her grandmother. Wanda receives her medal. Marcy ... HONOR SOCIETY 25 Home Economics Award Winner. Terry Lesiak, has his horse model the waterproof blanket he made for her. Working hard to finish Niki’s rocking horse, Billy and Chad get help steadying the legs from Mr. Hansen. Breaking 26 Gene Boeka Bonnie Goodman Greg Hansen Shirley Hendricks Brian Maher Norm Manstedt Jae Lynn Vyhlidal Don Walford Superintendent Robert Norvell Principal Gregg Wibbels Secretary Shelly Church FACULTY . . Sarah Clements the Camera Kathy Brazda..Kindergarten Kelly Dillon..Second grade Dorla Lindburg..Third grade Tammy Witte..Fourth grade Marie Zoucha..Fifth grade Kandy Monk..Sixth grade Diane Weise..Math Reading Sue Linder..Resource Loretta Pollard..Teacher aide Deb Ueckert..First grade with students Shari Sweet and Abbey Schultz Sarah Clements ... FACULTY 27 Breaking the news, to janitor Don Branting, Santa SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE 1987-88 SCHOOL Brian Pollard predicts very little snow- to shovel this YEAR are (standing) Asa Pollard, Maurice Lindgreen, Les winter. Beck and (seated) William Kuhn, Dale Hannappcl, Ed Sweet. 1. Stretching for a measurement are Angie Lindgreen and Rachel Barnes. 2. Basking, in the sun and the glory of being in the Bomber video production, SCHOOL BOARD 29 is Ken Ksia .ek. 3. Bored with math, Nate Clements balances a meter stick for Kristy Urkoski, Rhonda Church and Niki Pollard. Breaking out of his jacket, at a bitterly cold Litchfield football game, was student man- ager Jason Evers, bundled up to keep warm are stat-keeper Kelly Dillon and student manager Matt Booth. 2. A sharp stage band chose to avoid one more uniform change, (row one): Susan Tibke, Wanda Homan, Angie Lindgreen, Becky Branting, Niki Pollard, Kim Carlson, Kerri Lindgreen. (row two): Kraig Urkoski, Jason Evers, Keri-Jo Miller. Bryan Lindgreen, Tina Hannappel. di- rector Mindy Bernt. (row three): Jason Douglas, Matt Wibbels, Jason Kohl, Max Norvell, Jason Luebbe. 3. A tall newspaper and tape “Tower of Power” in the science day events resulted in giggles from Rye Hicks, Sherri Zoucha and Brigit Dush. 4. Lindsay Maher is charming Sarah Myers, Mike Dittmer and Becky Branting. 5. Guess which senior boys tried to get into this Bomber Times staff photo? (top row): Jackie, Keri-Jo, Amy. (row two): Susan T., Wendy, Sar- ah M., Marcy. (row one): Tina, Carlie, Sarah C., Patricia, Kelly N., Niki P. and advisor Don W’alford. Organizations Organization of a locker means two things: neatness to Mandy and something else to Evan. Organizing the enthusiasm of the fans, Sandra leads their cheers at the GRC tournament. Wanda ... ORGANIZATIONS DIVISION 31 DISTRICT FHA RESULTS Keri-Jo Miller “Epilepsy .. . Not a Disease” Top Gold Tammy Jackson “Suicide: Self-Murder” Silver Susan Homan “Making Clothes Work for You” Silver Janelle Prososki “Pets for the Elderly” Silver Wendy Phelps “AIDS: Do You Know the Facts?” Top Gold Wanda Homan “Housing for the Handicapped” Top Gold STATE FHA RESULTS Keri-Jo Miller “Epilepsy ... Not a Disease” Gold Wendy Phelps “AIDS: Do You Know the Facts?” Gold FEELINGS Depression • Impulse Guilt Wanda Homan “Housing for the Handicapped” Gold Breaking out in red and white, FHA members pose for a picture, (front row): Tammy Jackson, historian; Wanda Homan, secretary; Jackie Merri- man, president; Keri-Jo Miller, reporter; Wendy Phelps, parlimentarian. (back row): Sarah Clements; Susan Homan, treasurer; Mrs. Hendricks, advisor; Amy Dush, vice president; Molly Brown. Not pictured, Thad Jackson, Heather Jones, and Janelle Pro- soski, recreation chairperson. 2.Creating a SEARCH project is one of the highlights of the FHA year. Heather helps Tammy practice her speech on suicide. 3. Writing articles for FHA newsletters as well as the local newspapers is Amy’s main duty as next year’s reporter. 4. Working at the concession stand, Thad and Tammy earn money for the trip to State. 5. Everyone including Janelle was all smiles after the awards ceremony was over and the desserts were served. 32 FHA ... Wanda Breaking Out the Banners 1. The announcement of Mr. FHA, Thad Jackson; Miss Awards Night. These titles were earned by the five members FHA, Wanda Homan; Miss F, Wendy Phelps; Miss H, Tammy that received the most points for participating in various FHA Jackson; and Miss A, Susan Homan, was the climax of FHA activities throughout the school vp«r 2. PEP Squad member Sarah sold doughnuts as a money-making project for the March of Dimes, a PEP Squad sponsor. 3. Going to State FHA for the first time and staying at the luxurious Cornhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln was very exciting for WTendy, National Committee Mem- ber finalist, Tammy, Janelle, and Heather. Another member that attended State FHA was Wanda, Student Body Team candidate. Wanda ... FHA 33 MUSIC RESULTS (iRC Conference Results Concert Band - II Jazz Band - III Concert Choir - II Girls Glee - II Swing Choir - II Stephen Olson (snare drum solo) - I Audra Brown (clarinet solo) - II Wendy Phelps (clarinet solo) - II Susan Tibke (baritone sax solo) - II Sarah Clements (soprano solo) - II Tina Hannappel (piano solo) - II District Results Concert Band - II Jazz Band - III Concert Choir - II Swing Choir - I Stephen Olson (snare drum solo) II Audra Brown (clarinet solo) - III Wendy Phelps (clarinet solo) - II Susan Tibke (baritone sax solo) II Sarah Clements (soprano solo) - II Tina Hannappel (piano solo) - II Breaking into the rhythm. Swing Choir members Kevin and Sarah sing and dance at the Christmas program. En- thusiastic Swing Choir members pose for a picture, (back row) Kevin Helgoth, Bryan Lindgreen, Max Norvell, Jason Kohl, Brian Pollard, (middle row) Jason Douglas, Sarah Clements, Sarah Myers, Matt Wibbels, Jill IJrkoski, Kelly Pollard, Jas- on Luebbe. (front row) Kelly Neel, Carlie Lindgreen, Kim Carlson, Kassie Helgoth. 34 MUSIC ... Wanda Performing at community events and practice on Monday nights still didn’t prepare this group for photo day posing, but you should have seen them in action. Breaking into sweet harmony, the swing choir members Sarah M., Kevin, Brian, (front): Carlie, Kassie, and Jason K. entertain at the Christmas concert. Accompa- nist Bryan Lindgreen, and the choir: (front) Kelly Neel, Kelly Pollard, Kassie Helgoth, Carlie Lindgreen, Niki Pol- lard, Tina Hannappel, Kristy Urkoski. (middle) Amy Dush, Kim Carlson, Kevin Helgoth, Jason Kohl, Jason Douglas, Keri-Jo Miller, Becky Branting, Mrs. Bernt. (back) Jill Ur- koski, Sarah Clements, Matt Wibbels, Max Norvell, Jason Luebbe, Nate Clements, Wendy Phelps, Sarah Myers. Breaking the Silence Breaking the ranks at the 46th Annual Harvest of Harmony Festival-Oc- tober 3,1987: (back row) •Kim, •Angie, •Wanda, Kreg, Jason E., Kraig, Jason K., Jason L., •Matt, Jason I)., Bryan, Keri-Jo, ‘Becky, Niki, •Kerri, (second row) Audra, Wendy, Jill, Kelly P., Stephen, Evan, ‘Max, Sandra, Kassie, Mandy, ‘Tina, Billy, Sarah M., Carlic, Mrs. Bernt. (front row) Tammy, Kelly N., Sarah C., Kristy U. Not pictured, Susan Tibke. ( denotes Stage Band member.) l.Band director. Melinda Bernt, marches with the hand at Bean Day. 2.Harvest of Harmony candidate Patricia Brown was elected to represent the Clarks Band. 3.Keeping the beat for the Bean Day parade are Max, Billy, and Stephen. 4.Becky has been promoted to pep band director. Tina Hannappel Second at State in Informative Speaking State medal winner, Tina Hannappel should be congratulated for her second place finish in Informative Public Speaking. In her first round, Tina got a perfect score of fifty points. In the second round, this sophomore had a score of forty-nine points. Tina’s topic was rattlesnakes. Medal winners at the Conference Speech Contest, hosted by Clarks, were Pat Brown. Serious Prose, 4th; Kevin Helgoth, Sarah Clements and Ken Ksiazek, Oral In- terpretation of Drama, 5th; Max Norvell and Kelly Pollard, Duet Acting, 1st; Keri- Jo Miller, Informative Speaking, 1st; Wanda Homan, Extemporaneous Speaking, 4th. District Speech Contest, held at Silver Creek, netted no fishing trophies but did earn some speech medals for the Clarks an- glers. Sarah, Ken and Kevin, 3rd; Max and Kelly, 3rd; Keri-Jo, 1st; Tina, 2nd; Wanda, 4th; Sarah Myers, Original Public Address, 2nd; Wendy Phelps, Serious Prose, 2nd. Our seniors broke out their fishing licen- ses at Silver Creek to do some angling for goldfish. Expert Brian Pollard caught a small one, but he said everyone should have seen the one that got away. We hope other speech team members can follow in Brian’s footsteps. 38 SPEECH ... Marcy Bomber expert on rattlesnakes, Tina displays her visual aids. A heartv handshake from Mrs. Vyhlidal inspires confidence in Max and Kelly for their duet acting. Mrs. V’s confident and talented speech team consisting of: (hack row) Sarah Myers, Matt Wibbels, Max Norvell, Kevin Helgoth, Brian Pollard, Ken Ksiazek, Bryan Lindgreen, Sar- ah Clements. (2nd row) Wendy Phelps, Pat Brown, Kelly Pol- lard, Marcy Pickrel, Wanda Homan. (1st row) Tina Han- nappel, Tammy Church, Kim Carlson, Carlic Lindgreen, Keri-Jo Miller. State qualifiers Keri-Jo, Tina, Wendy, and Sarah gather around the podium for a picture. Conference medal winners; (back row) Pat, Kevin, Keri-Jo. (seated) Ken, Kelly, Sarah, Wanda, (not pictured) Max. Marcy ... SPEECH 39 4. C-Club members sold pizzas twice this year and made over 700 pizzas at Godfather’s in Columbus. Back row: dandle Prososki, Evan Williams, Scott Dittmer, Bryan Lindgreen, Da- vid Beck, Mike Dittmer, Matt Wibbels, Scott Spires. Third row: Kas- sie Helgoth, Kelly Neel, Sarah Myers, 40 SPIRIT ... Marcy Becky Branting, Kelly Pollard, Brad Dush, Mr. Manstedt, Mr. Maher. Sec- ond row: Tammy Church, Patty Brown, Kerri Lindgreen, � Jill Urkos- ki, Ken Ksiazek, Shawn Evers, Mr. Walford, Miss Goodman. First row: Kevin Helgoth, Brent Ksiazek, Brian Pollard, Max Norvell, Mr. Boeka. Breaking Out With Spirit 1. Basketball cheerleaders had a lot of spirit this year, even though they were few in number. Top to bottom: Keri-Jo Miller, Wendy Phelps, Sandra Dubas, Niki Pollard. 2. Wendy may not cherish the last cheer forever, it’s when she earned the nick- name Breezy. 3. Football cheerleaders braved all weather to keep spirits high during the games. Clockwise: Kelly Neel, Tammy Church, Kristy Urkoski, Kim Carl- son, Tina Hannappel, Sarah Myers, Kassie Helgoth. 5. Pizza pusher Becky gives a final in- spection. 6. Godfather’s gave Coach Boeka and this crew of Sarah and Rhonda another chance at selling and making pizzas. Pizza profit earned the C-club over $2,000. 7. Making dough and $$, Mike fills the crust machine while Carlie observes, so she can take over. Marcy ... SPIRIT 41 Breaking the Dress Code Breaking the post holiday mood, these volunteers ran a smooth 19th Annual Clarks Invitational Wrestling Tourna- ment : (hack row) Tammy Church, Matt Wihhels. Max Norvell, coach Norm Man stedt, Brian Pollard. Shawn Evert, Sarah Myers, Kristi Ksiazek, Jackie Merriman (first row) Amy Bush, Ken Ksiazek, Kassie Melgoth, Niki Pollard 2. With coach Don Walford watching the line, senior Patty Brown tosses the discus for one of her many first place finishes. 3. Cheerleaders Niki Pollard and Keri- Jo Miller had a lot to cheer about during l oys basketball. The team was one game away from performing in Lincoln at the state tourna- ment. 4. Boeka’s Bombers earned many post season football awards. Breaking from wres- tling and basketball practice, this group makes their fashion statement: Scott Dltt- mer, Brent Ksiazek, Brian Pollard. Ken Ksiazek, Max Norvell, Kevin llelgoth, Mike Dittmer, Dave Beck 42 PHOTO ALBUM Sports Breaking out in smiles, the VB team displays their Osceola Tournament trophy, (back): Coach Goodman, Keri-Jo, Jill, Kerri, Patty, Wendy, Kelly, Sarah, Coach Witte, (front): Trista, Becky, Kassie, Sandra, Amy, Kim, Kristi. A victo- ry sends Shawn, Max, Brian and Bryan to the finals of the GRC Tournament. SEASON RESULTS VOLLEYBALL Clarks Opp Nebr. Christian 9-15 14-16 OSCEOLA TOURNAMENT Leigh 1-15 2-15 Nebr. Christian 1-15 17-15 15 Fullerton 15-13 12-15 15 Cedar Rapids 12-15 8-15 Genoa 6-15 7-15 Shelby 8-15 15-17 North Loup-Scotia 11-15 15-6 17 St. Edward 15-4 15-8 Silver Creek 15-5 15-9 GRC TOURNAMENT Nebr. Christian 15-5 15-4 Palmer 15-3 7-15 15 North D)up-Scotia 17-15 12-15 13- Palmer 15-6 17-15 Osceola 1-15 4-15 SUB-DISTRICTS Monroe 15-4 15-5 Silver Creek 15-9 8-15 9-1 GIRL S BASKETBALL Clarks Opponent Palmer 59 46 Genoa 45 52 Fullerton 36 64 Marquette 40 43 Polk-Hordville 34 52 Monroe 50 23 STROMSBURG HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Stromsburg 41 53 Polk-Hordville 35 55 St. Edward 61 39 GOLDENROD HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Silver Creek 54 51 Cedar Rapids 51 53 St. Edward 48 34 Cedar Rapids 51 70 Wolbach 49 33 Silver Creek 49 46 Osceola 49 73 North Loup-Scotia 47 42 SUB-DISTRICTS Prague 49 51 BOY’S BASKETBALL Clarks Opponent Genoa 52 84 Marquette 84 54 Polk-Hordville 50 77 Monroe 60 7 STROMSBURG HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Stromsburg 54 96 Friend 51 56 Fullerton 52 76 Nebr. Christian GRC TOURNAMENT 48 49 Nebr. Christian 43 38 Palmer 59 52 Cedar Rapids 57 81 Wolbach 42 48 Silver Creek 62 75 St. Edward 77 50 Cedar Rapids 61 77 Osceola 50 90 North Loup-Scotia SUB-DISTRICTS 62 59 Rising City 59 51 Prague DISTRICTS 54 48 Hampton 54 77 WRESTLING ON PAGE 52 FOOTBALL ON PAGE 60 Wanda ... SPORTS DIVISION 43 THREE TIME GRC UNDEFEATED CHAMPS (9-2) Ranked 2nd in State Class D-2 1987 District Champions 1 Dittmer brothers, Scott and Mike, prepare to stop Ansley as display their district trophy after the first round playoff victory over Matt watches out for the pass. 2. Ken and Bryan are ready to make Adams, Brian Pollard, Kevin Helgoth, Ken Ksiazek, Brvan a sack against the Palmer quarterback. 3.1987 senior football players Lindgreen, Max Norvell, David Beck and Mike Dittmer. 44 FOOTBALL .. . Brian and Max 4. 1987 Football team and coaches: (top row) Jason Kohl, Steve Olson, Da- vid Beck, Brian Pollard, Max Nor- vcll, Ken Ksiazek, Brian Story, Mike Dittmer, Brent Ksiazek, Scott Ditt- mer. (on tires) Jason Douglas, Matt Wibbels, Bryan Lindgreen, Jason Luebbe, Kevin Helgoth, Nate Clem- ents, Brad Dush. Coaches; Gene Boeka, Kurt Kuhn, Brian Maher, Tim Bittinger. 5. All-Area tight end Brent eludes a Litchfield tackier. 6. All-Heart- land center Dave looks for someone to block downfield as Brent and Ken fill their assignment. 7. All-Area quarter- back Max keeps the ball on the veer as Kevin eyes his man. 8. All-Area running back Brian cuts back as Kevin puts a block on a Palmer defender. Max carries out the fake. THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY WM. DOUGLAS CO. Max and Brian ... FOOTBALL 45 GRC Tournament 2nd place trophy winners are (back row) (kneeling) Trista, Rhonda, Amy, Marcy, Mandy, Kim, Assistant coach Tammy Witte, Kerri, Keri-Jo, Jill, Patri- Wendy, Kristi K. (front) Tammy, Tina, Kristy U., Kassie, cia, Becky, Kelly P., Sarah M., Coach Bonnie Goodman. Carlie, Sandra, Niki P. Blocking at the line are Keri-Jo and Kerri. Kas- sie moves for the save. 46 VOLLEYBALL Varsity team mates, Becky (14), Kassie, and Jill (21), quickly switch to defense in the Osceola tournament. At the net, the ball gets a “Patty move” by Patricia, the only senior on the team, (below) Bumping the ball, Jill (21), sends the volley to Kassic (2), who sets for spiker Kerri (7). Breaking out the water bottle, Sandra, Sarah (20), Kim, Carlie (10), Wendy and Becky (14), huddle around Coach Witte. Varsity action takes Kelly to the net. VOLLEYBALL 47 Breaking in a Having a young team the Bom- bers still had a good season. Back row: Kerri Lindgreen, Jill Urkoski, Becky Branting, Sarah Myers, Wendy Phelps, Patty Brown, Kelly Pollard, Kassie Helgoth. Front row: Rachel Barnes, Angie Lindgreen, Mandy Sweet, Rhonda Church, Niki Pollard, Carlie Lindgreen, Kristy Urkoski, Wanda Homan, Coach Don Walford. Getting advice from the side, Wendy Phelps listens intensely to Coach Walford. Blocking out the offense, Kerri does some fancy footwork. 48 Girls Basketball ... Marcy Young Team Breaking to save the ball, Becky reaches past a St. Ed player. 2. Two more points, as Kassie shoots another basket. 3. With the score tied, Sarah shoots to put Clarks on top. 4. The season’s high scorer, Kelly, puts up two more points. 5. Trying to steal the ball, Jill plays defense in a con- ference game. Marcy ... Girls Basketball 49 Bomber boys basketball squad took the season to the finals of district where they were defeated by Hampton, the eventual repeating Class D state champions, (hack) student manager Jason Evers, team members: Nate Clements, Brian Pollard, Shawn Evers, Max Norvell, Scott Dittmer. student manager Matt Booth, Coach Maher, (kneeling) Jason Luebbe, Evan Williams, Jason Kohl, Jason Douglas, Matt Wibbels. stu- dent manager Mike Booth. Not pictured assistant coach Sam Beck, student managers Kreg Helgoth and Chad Dittmer. 50 BOYS BASKETBALL Breaking into the middle of the huddle during the Nebraska Christian game, first year basketball Coach Brian Maher relays tactics to the team. Team effort in the second round of the Goldenrod Conference Tournament handed the Palmer Ti- gers an upset, after an earlier season Bomber loss. Brian Pollard stretches for a lay up after a steal from the Tigers. THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY WM. DOUGLAS COMPANY Breaking the Nebraska Christian defense, Scott Dittmer leaps for a bucket. Sopho- more sensation Matt Wibbcls stole the ball for a lay up against Osceola. Getting a shot nabbed wasn’t sophomore Evan Williams’ plan as freshmen varsity players Jason Luebbe, Nate Clements, Jason Kohl and Jason Douglas adjust the offense. SUB-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS Determined All-Tournament player Max Norvell gives Cedar Rapids a run for it in first quarter action of the Goldenrod Conference Tournament finals. The rim looked mighty appealing to Shawn Evers as he stretches for two against Palmer in the GRC semi-finals. Brian Pollard adjusts to defense in action that saw the Bombers avenge two early season losses to Nebraska Christian and Palmer. Boys Basketball Scoreboard is on page 43. BOYS BASKETBALL 51 TOURNAMENT POINTS TEAM STANDING Creighton 83 5th Wahoo 72 6th Bomber 97.5 3rd Clarks 80 8th Stromsburg 62 6th Mullen 83 3rd Valley 91.5 4th Quadrangular 3rd Grand Island Central Catholic 86 6th Districts 97.5 5th State 54 8th Brad Dush 6-20 119 Ken Ksiazek 31-0 125 Class D State Champion Kevin Helgoth 31-6 140 Class D 3rd Place Mike Dittmer 27-12 152 Class D State Qualifier Brent Ksiazek 18-8 160 Class D State Qualifier David Beck 26-13 HWT Class D State Qualifier STATE RECORD BROKEN Career Takedowns 239 Ken Ksiazek SCHOOL RECORD BROKEN Season Takedowns 102 Ken Ksiazek 1. Cranking on an opponent at the Clarks Invita- tional is the only sophomore on the squad, Brad Dush. 2. With his 2nd straight title, senior Ken Ksiazek becomes Clarks’ 23rd state champion. 3. Mike Dittmer, class of '88, is working on des- troying his quarter-round opponent at the state tournament. KEN KSIAZEK 31-0 Undefeated State Champ 52 WRESTLING ... Ken THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY WEATHERTITE SYSTEMS INC. 4. In the quarterfinals at state, Brent Ksia- zek. is straining to get away from his opponent. 5. Crushing his opponent at the Clarks Invite is senior heavyweight, David Beck. 6. Flexing his “Tiny” muscles. Kevin Helgoth is ready to wail on his opponent. Kevin completed his high school wrestling career by making it his fourth time as a state medal winner. 7. Team members upper left: statkeeper Kristi Ksiazek, Brad, Ken, David, Mike, Coach Norm Manstedt. first row: Kevin and Brent. Student managers are Eric Manstedt, Mitch Manstedt and Kvle Pollard. Ken . . . WRESTLING 53 Breaking out the sweats the team keeps warm during the field events. 2. Brent gets the baton from Max on the final leg of the 400m relay. 3. Four year state qualifier, Brian soars over the bar. 4. Pizza king. Jason D. strides to a finish in the open 800m. 5. Keeping his lead, Matt finishes the 3200m. 13'0 Earns Brian Pollard Class D State Pole Vaulting Championship 6. Striding it out, Steve runs the 3200m. 7. Pouring on some speed. Jason L. pushes himself in the 3200m relay. 8. Sprinting to the finish is sophomore trackster, Evan. 9. Fast-moving Bomber Boys Track Team: (back row) Jason Luebbe, Scott Ditt- mer, Brent Ksiazek. coach Gene Boeka. (2nd row) coach Don Walford, Stephen Ol- son, Matt Wibbels, Evan Williams, Jason Douglas, Nate Clements. (1st row) student manager Kreg Helgoth, Shawn Evers, Max Norvell, Brian Pollard, student manager Jason Evers. 10. Trying to stay in the lead, Nate runs to set the pace. 11. Flying through the air. Shawn triple jumps to a good finish. 12. Soaring to new lengths, Scott does well in the long jump. THESE PAGES SPONSORED BY WEATHERTITE SYSTEMS INC. Marcy ... BOYS TRACK 55 Shot and discus throwers, Sarah, Pat, and Jill get ready for their next throws. A look of determination on Tam- my’s face shows she wants to get into the lead. Doing what she likes best in track, not competing, Becky braces the blocks for Kelly. Taking a break to prepare for the next race. Kristy and Rhonda relax with Nate and Kraig. With a look of confidence Wendy keeps her lead. 56 GIRLS TRACK ... Marcy PAT BROWN KELLY POLLARD Qualify for State Lady trackstcrs did well at every meet, (back) Prososki, Tammy Church, Rhonda Church, Pat coach Don Walford, Sarah Myers, Jill Urkoski, Brown, Becky Branting, Carlie Lindgreen, Wendy Phelps, coach Gene Boeka. (front) Janelle Kristy Urkoski. not pictured Kelly Pollard. High hurdler Kelly has what it takes to qualify for state in four events. Having given up on hurdles, freshman Carlie runs the 100m. Never breaking stride, Janelle runs the mile and remembers her lap time. Pat Brown and Kelly Pollard both qualified for the state meet in Omaha. Pat qualified in both the shot and discus and Kelly qualified in the long jump, hurdles, 100m and 200m runs. Pat received a sixth place medal in the discus and earned one point for the team. Marcy ... GIRLS TRACK 57 Breaking into junior high sports is just one of the many advan- tages of moving up from ele- mentary school. Now, instead of just playing volleyball and basketball or at- tempting various track and field events, students are eligible to become a part of the basketball, wrestling, and track junior high teams. Even if these participants don’t continue to go out for these or other sports at the high school level, they can still look back on their experiences and remember all the lessons about teamwork and good sportsmanship the ever-present coach instilled in them. 1. Breaking out with excitement, Rachel, Trista, and Angie proudly display the team’s first place trophy from the junior high basket- ball tournament. 2.. Trying for a win. Eric takes a few sec- onds to plan his next move. 3. Stretching for the rebound in the finals of the Clarks Tournament. Billy (23) nabs the ball from Monroe as Chad (41) and Walter (15) set up on defense. Wrestling team not pictured: Kraig Urksoki, Walter Church, Eric Schultz, Mark Tibke, and coach Norm Manstedt. Breaking into First place trophy winners: (back) Walter Church, Chad Dittmer, Kraig Urkoski, Jason Evers, Bill Booth, Don Grafe, coach Brian Maher, Dana Kirby, (front) Scott Sweet, Kreg Ilelgoth, Eric Schultz, Chad Urkoski, Mark Tibke. Sports 5. Stretching, Jason E., Angie, and Krog begin a track ritual. 6. The track teams are en- joying some sun. (front): ('had I)., Molly, Rachel, Marci, Kristi K., Trista. (row 2): Mark, Don, Angie, Walter, Kreg, Kraig, Jason K. (back): Bill, Scott, ('had U., Eric. Not pictured coach Brian Maher. jOJuiy. The girls basketball team: coach Gene Boeka, Cindy, Leigh, Robyn, Neely, Joey, Rachel, Molly, Corinne, Angie, Trista, Niki, Kristi K., Marci, and student manager Hilary. Wanda .. . JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS 59 SEASON FOOTBALL RESULTS Clarks Opponent Ansley 26 34 Cedar Rapids 32 8 St. Edward 56 20 Nebraska Christian 50 30 North Loup-Scotia 52 7 Litchfield 60 20 Silver Creek 46 0 Palmer 54 21 STATE PLAYOFFS Adams 57 21 Humboldt 32 16 Coleridge 24 28 WON BY 45 POINT RULE Breaking in these student managers probably took time: Shawn Evers, Matt Booth, Kraig Urkoski, Jason Evers, Mitch Wibbels, Dean Temme and Mike Booth POST SEASON AWARDS FOOTBALL DAVID BECK: Omaha World Herald D-2 All-State Center, Lincoln Star D-2 Honorable Mention All-State, Grand Island Independent All- Class All-Area Guard, Grand Island Independent D-2 All-Area Center, GRC All-Conference Center, Lincoln Journal Academic All-State. As- sociated Press D-2 All-State Line. MIKE DITTMER: Omaha World Herald D-2 All-State Honorable Mention, GRC Honorable Mention Linebacker. KEVIN HELGOTH: Grand Island Independent D-2 All-Area Line- backer, GRC All-Conference Linebacker, Grand Island Independent D- 2 Honorable Mention All-Area Running Back. KEN KSIAZEK: GRC Honorable Mention Guard, Lincoln Journal Academic All-State. MAX NORVELL: Bomber Team Co-Captain, Omaha World Herald D-2 Honorable Mention All-State, Lincoln-Star D-2 Honorable Men- tion All-State, Grand Island Independent D-2 All-Area Quarterback, GRC All-Conference Quarterback. BRIAN POLLARD: Bomber Team Co-Captain, Omaha World Herald D-2 All-State Linebacker and Honorary Co-Captain, Lincoln-Star D- 2 All-State Linebacker and Defensive Player of the Year. Grand Island Independent D-2 All-Area Linebacker and Honorary Captain, Bobby Mills 1000 Yard Club with 1397 Yards Rushing, GRC All-Conference Running Back, Associated Press D-2 All-State Linebacker, Sertoma 8- Man All-Star Team. SCOTT DITTMER: Lincoln-Star D-2 All-State Punter, GRC Honor- able Mention Punter, Associated Press D-2 All-State Honorable Men- tion Punter. BRENT KSIAZEK: Omaha World Herald D-2 All-State Honorable Mention, Lincoln-Star D-2 All State Honorable Mention, GRC All- Conference Tight End, Grand Island Independent D-2 All-Area Tight End, Grand Island Independent D-2 All-Area Honorable Mention De- fensive End. MATT WIBBELS: Grand Island Independent D-2 All-Area Safety. VOLLEYBALL PATRICIA BROWN: Grand Island Independent D-2 All-State Hon- orable Mention. KASSIE HELGOTH: GRC 2nd Team All-Conference, Grand Island Independent D-2 All-Area Honorable Mention. Omaha World Herald D-2 All-State Honorable Mention. KELLY POLLARD: GRC All-Tournament Team, GRC All-Confer- ence 1st Team, Grand Island Independent D-2 All-Area 1st Team, Omaha World Herald D-2 All-State Honorable Mention. BOYS BASKETBALL SHAWN EVERS: GRC All-Conference Honorable Mention, GRC- CRC All-Star Team. MAX NORVELL: Bomber Team Co-Captain, GRC Tournament 1st Team, GRC All-Conference 2nd Team, Grand Island Independent All- Area 2nd Team, GRC-CRC All-Star Team. BRIAN POLLARD: Bomber Team Co-Captain, GRC All-Conference 1st Team, Columbus Telegram Class D 1st team, Omaha World Herald D-2 All-State Second Team, Associated Press D-2 All-State Honorable Mention, Columbus Telegram All-Star Team, Grand Island Indepen- dent D-2 All-Area 1st Team, GRC-CRC All-Star Team. MATT WIBBELS: GRC All-Conference Honorable Mention. WRESTLING DAVID BECK: Nebraska School Wrestling Coaches Association (NSWCA) 2nd Team Academic All-State. MIKE DITTMER: NSWCA Academic All-State Honorable Mention. KEVIN HELGOTH: NSWCA Hall of Fame Dual vs. Kansas Alter- nate. KEN KSIAZEK: NSWCA 1st Team Academic All-State, NSWCA Hall of Fame Dual vs. Kansas Alternate. BRENT KSIAZEK: NSWCA Academic All-State Honorable Men- tion. GIRLS BASKETBALL KASSIE HELGOTH: GRC All-Conference 2nd Team. KELLY POLLARD: GRC All-Tournament Team, GRC All-Confer- ence 1st Team. Grand Island Independent D-2 All-Area 1st Team. Co- lumbus Telegram Class D 1st Team, Omaha World Herald D-2 All- State 1st Team, Lincoln-Star D-2 All-State 1st Team. Special Events Breaking into the National Honor Society was a very special event. Brent was tapped by his mother, Pat. The bus hasn’t even left town and the seniors, Kelly N., junior Amy, Patty, Brian and Max. are already checking into the food supply. 62 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM JUNIORS (standing) Brent Ksiazek Scott Dittmer Amy Dush Jill Urkoski Keri-Jo Miller Sandra Dubas Susan Homan (seated) Jackie Merriman Kelly Pollard Kassie Helgoth Kerri Lindgreen Breaking Out the Best SENIORS (standing) Patricia Brown Mike Dittmer Kevin llelgoth Kelly Neel Ken Ksiazek Susan Tibke Dave Beck Sarah Clements (front row) Shawn Evers Bryan Lindgreen Brian Pollard Max Norvell Steve Brandenburger Breaking fingernails and streamers, these smiles were before Sandra and Kerri start- ed on the ceiling. 2. Mindy Bernt and Jae Lyn Vyhlidal selected songs for the slide show that represented the way students and teachers feel about one another. 3. Stapling rolls and rolls of pink crepe paper. Keri-Jo and Scott are a team. 4. Tuxedo and prophecy time for the junior hoys Brent and Scott. 5. Steve and Shawn have dit- ched their dress shoes. 6. President of the junior class. Jill, welcomes their guests. 7. Sitting on the scaffolding gave Jackie a break. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 63 Breaking out costumes is one of the many duties Mrs. Brazda contends with as she plans the kindergar- ten play, (back row) Katie Erickson, Mary Boroviak, Mitchell Manstedt, Loren Lindgreen, Jaime Zoucha, April Staniec, Tyler Herman, Staci Anderson, (front row) Justin McGuinn, Jeremy Dubas, Dominic Zoucha, Jim- my Beck. 2. Memorizing lines was no problem for Loren, Jeremy, and Justin. 3. (back) Jeremy Dubas, Staci Anderson, Mitchell Manstedt, April Staniec, teacher Kathy Brazda, Dom- inic Zoucha, Jaime Zoucha. (front) Jimmy Beck, Katie Erickson, Tyler Herman, Mary Boroviak, Justin McGinn, Loren Lindgreen Breaking out with thoughts of entering high school makes Kreg Helgoth smile joyously. Receiving a diploma from school board member Bill Kuhn was one of the highlights of graduation for Tammy Jackson. The eighth grade girls are happy to finally be out of junior high: Trista Engel, Rachel Barnes, Niki Dush, Kristi Ksiazek, Tammy Jackson, Angie Lindgreen, Heather Jones. 64 8TH GRADE GRADUATION ... Wanda Breaking Out the Diplomas Breaking out of junior high is the main result of eighth grade gradu- ation. Billy and Angie march out of the gym. After serving on the school board for 23 years, retiring board member Bill Kuhn awards this diploma to Walter Church, a member of the graduating eighth grade class. The graduating eighth grade boys: Dana Kirby, Billy Booth, Walter Church, Kraig Urkoski, Jason Evers, Chad Dittmer, Kreg Helgoth. 8TH GRADE GRADUATION 65 $76,000 Earned Cardinal red and empire gray were the colors of ’88. Brian, Bryan, Susan, Sarah, Patty and Kelly make their exit with diplomas, scholar- ships and red roses, the class flower. Scholarship and award totals were the largest ever for the in counselor Robert Bjorklund’s, line up. Filling out Mr. B’s smallest class in 42 years. Brian, Kevin, Steve and Shawn are forms paid off for all seniors. Honor graduates Mike and salutatorian David have ac- Singing “Another Bridge to Cross and “It’s Time to Go cepted scholarships for their college education. in their last performance are Max, Sarah and Kelly. Graduates Kelly, valedictorian Ken, Pat, Sarah and Susan greet family, faculty and friends. Graduates gather for one last group photo: (top) Kevin Helgoth, Ken Ksiazek, Mike Dittmer, Shawn Evers, (middle) Steve Brandenburger, Bryan Lindgreen, Max Norvell, Brian Pollard, Dave Beck, (front) Susan Tibke, Kelly Neel, Patricia Brown, Sarah Clements. Sarah ... GRADUATION 67 Breaking Through the Years Pictured below is me original class of 1988 as kindergarteners. Front row: Shannon Odle, Jamey Gustafson, Michael Dittmer, Kelly Neel, Patricia Brown, Bruce Odle, Kenneth Ksiazek. 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Brian Pollard, Shawn Evers, advisor Mary Jane Bell, (front row) COLOPHON The yearbook changed publishing companies to Walsworth Publishing Co., Inc. of Marceline, Missouri. Many changes were brought forth, the major change was switching from using a typewriter to doing the copy on an Apple computer. Before when mistakes were made, the entire copy sheet often had to be retyped. Now, instead the staff can go to the computer and quickly make the necessary changes and reprint a new copy. The covers are royal blue and white with a duo- tone photo of the seniors on the cover. The end sheets are blue granite. There were 105 pre-sold yearbooks ordered. The copy price of each yearbook was $25.00 or $27.50 for personalized. The additional cost of producing the yearbook was earned by the class of 1988 with their en- thusiastic advertising sales pitches, by yearbook staff and student volunteers at wrestling concessions, dona- tions by a senior parent and sales of extra colored photos to students and parents. Several sizes of copy type were used. Headlines were 24 and 30 point. Body copy was done in 10 point and caption copy was 8 point. The editor of the 1988 CLARKS BLUE BOMBER YEARBOOK was sophomore Wanda Homan. It is her 2nd year on the yearbook staff. The assistant editor was freshman Marcy Pickrel, it is her 1st year on staff. Wanda and Marcy took yearbook as a credit class twc days each week. Another staff member that joined the class at second semester was Sarah Clements. She was responsible for the senior pages throughout the year- book. Other staff members that helped with the sports pages were Brian Pollard, Shawn Evers, Max Nor- vell, and Ken Ksiazek. The advisor of the yearbook, Mary Jane Bell, was a great help to all the staff members. She also took a majority of the photographs that were used in the year- book. Colored senior portraits and most of the group photos were taken by Steve Fuller of Bailey Photogra- phy of Grand Island. In closing, the staff and advisor would like to thank everyone that purchased a yearbook. Thank you to su- perintendent Robert Norvell for his encouragement to produce a quality yearbook and to principal Gregg Wibbels who kept track of our financial progress ancj helped with our profitable wrestling concessions, BREAKING THE MOLD was our special tribute tc 1988. 72 CLOSING COLOPHON ... Wanda WALHWOKTM maUtHINC COMPANY MANCKLINt MIMOVRI 4 M