Elmwood High School - Pirate Yearbook (Elmwood, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1987 volume:

Timothy Wayne Heaps Jeffery Lee Heaps Mr. Echtenkamp said it best at a pep rally this Fall. Sometimes we forget to or neglect to tell people how much we love them and appreciate them ... Then all of a sudden they are gone or the moment is gone forever. A car train accident in May, 1986 took that moment for many of us. Tim and Jeff Heaps left Elmwood with their family for Hickman, Nebraska during the 1984-85 school year. They had been classmates, teammates and friends for many years. We saw them often at District basketball tournaments and other events — sharing once again moments — exciting and or disappointing. Happy, caring friends that we thought we would have forever. This yearbook is dedicated to their memory. ELMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 40 Table of Content Administration 2 School Personnel 3 Faculty 4 Classes 6 Fall Activities 22 Student Life 22 Winter Activities 50 Advertisers 63 Spring Activities 65 1 Dr. Wes Shepard, Superintendent Mr. Dan Novak, Principal ADMINISTRATION Elmwood Public Schools are fortunate to have two fine individuals as administrators. Dr. Shepard, who has been here for four years has helped develop a superior academic program as well as a re- spected Boy's Basketball program.Mr. Novak, who became principal last year, demonstrates his con- cern for students, the school, and community each day. The Girl's Basketball program has also excelled with his coaching. Dr. Shepard and Mr. Novak share words of wisdom after graduation ceremonies. SCHOOL BOARD The 1986-87 school year began with Rich Clements, Meryl Backemeyer, Mike Zoz, Barb Miller, Jim Hoyt and Sharon Rorie as School Board Mem- bers who have donated many hours to serving the community and school. November elections may bring some changes, but as the edition of the yearbook goes to print we would like to thank these individuals! 2 TOP: Kitchen staff readies for hungry students. LEFT: Thanks, Pete! CENTER: Elinor Ackley, Sec- retary to Principal. RIGHT: Shirley Bornemeier, District Secreatry. BOTTOM LEFT: Drivers ready and waiting. BOTTOM RIGHT:Thanks, Harold ! SUPPORT STAFF Support Staff personnel help teachers, students, and administra- tors create a super learning envi- ronment for students at E.H.S.Assig- ned duties completed, many dou- ble as bus drivers.score keepers, and thousands of extra duties. THANKS! from all of us to all of you. Elmwood High School Faculty C. Backemeyer D. Bartek L. Bartek D. Echtenkamp Physical Ed. English Math Ind. Arts Demonstrating support for their students, Elmwood Faculty members coa- ched, sold tickets, spon- sored activities, and at- tended functions. Three new teachers joined the staff this year: Mr. Backe- meyer, a former Elmwood graduate, is teaching Phys- ical Education; Mr. Shrader, also a former Elmwood stu- dent, teaches the Business and computer classes and started a F.B.L.A. club; Mrs. Lenz teaches Instramental Band, Pep Band, and Chorus for the elementary and high school. CENTER: Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Wilhelm show profits of the Football game. BOT- TOM LEFT: Mrs. Bartek. Are we having fun yet? BOT- TOM RIGHT: For this I gave up farming? asks Mr. Backemeyer. P. Vavak B. Wilhelm D. Wilkins P. Wright Soc. Studies Spanish Eng. Science Home Economics S. Urbanovsky D. Sorensen 1st grade 6th grade J. Reinke W. Potter Library 3rd grade Elm- wood Grade School Faculty and Support Staff CENTER: Volleyball is FUNI LEFT: You got penalized for WHAT???? RIGHT:Mr. Wid- ens, head ticket taker, keeps Mrs. Maly company before the crowd shows up. WATCH OUT WORLD HERE WE COME ! TOP: Tom and Joel, confused about which Fall sport you participate in ? CENTER: Look Mom ! No Cavities ! BOTTOM LEFT: OOOh. I just LOVE that tie ! BOTTOM RIGHT: Jesse is Tom's biggest fan. 4 cryr cu 2J2 ABOVE: UREKA! Our experiment works! RIGHT: Don Johnson visits E.H.S. for Spirit Week! JUNIORS CLOCKWISE: Steve Armes, Joel Backemeyer, Cindy Barnard, Brian Douglas, Joel Furgerson, Heather Goudie, Kathy Kunz, Tom Lannin, Kyle Pointer, Anne Rosenow, Dawn Rosenow, Jerry Smith, Sonja Smith, Jeff Vande Hoef, Kiala West, Kris Zoz. 1st ROW: Scott Bornemeier, Russ Cowan, Michelle Fleischman, Matt Graham, Chris Hunteman. 2nd ROW: Alison Kovarik, Morgan Kovarik, Jeff Krejdl, Mark Kuenning, Lara McDonough. DOCTORS, LAWYERS, INDIAN CHIEFS...? 3rd ROW: Nikki Miller. Teresa Phillips, Marcia Rase, John Schultz. BOTTOM: Jeff Smith, Kelli Smith, Faith Spellman, Heather Thomas, Cristi Vande Hoef. Patrick Bohenkamp Troy Callaway Glenn Custard Stacie Fox Jennifer Gilbert Krissy Hanssen Christopher Hoyt Fred Kaiser Michelle Kelly Amy Sherman Lori Thomsen Jason Werner Michelle West William West 12 Tim Maher Becky Spellman FRESHMEN James Smith discovers that jury duty can be a stimulating and rewarding experience. Shawn Davis Troy Hanshaw Eighth Myron Hollenbeck S. Robinson Grade Kevin Schwenneker Kevin enjoys Halloween disguise of Russ Cowan and Lara Me Do- nough. h Ray Simons Shelly Thompson Michelle West Jenny Ahrens Kyle Armes K.Bornemeier Eric DeGarmo Jason Drake C. Gilbert M. Heiserman Z. Heiserman Amy Krejdl Jill Krejdl Bryce Miller Angela Phillips SEVENTH GRADE Budding musicians enjoy Pep Band. Ellie Sherman Carrie Werner Amy West Jason Bevans B. Fleischman S. Hunteman Nikki Kastens Arron Peterson SIXTH GRADE Robert Simons Todd Spellman Lance Tharnish Heidi Thomas Bubba's Buddies Paul Cowan FIFTH GRADE Tina and Michelle learn the many uses of string B. Jo Johnson Bryan Wray Dana Krass Robert Wilson Tina Novak Chris Rowland Michelle Sherman Brett Smith 15 Jeff Spiering THIRD GRADE Jennifer Custard Becky Dankleff Matthew Drevo Dawn Eggert Becky Fleischman Justin Heaps Jessica Johnson Carae Lenz Ryan O'Toole Nathan Peterson Heath Robertson John Thompson Amy Timblin Mike Vogt FOURTH GRADE Aaron Clements Kyle Fischer Tonya Hanshaw Travis Hanshaw Heath Hollenbeck Tony Kastens Craig Miller Ben Pratt Angela Reed Jill Vogt Angela Wilson Shaina Wolcott 16 FIRST GRADE Mollie Bornemeier, Angela Clements, Joshua Hoagland, Jeremiah Johnson, Adam Krass, Nathan Lake. David Nielsen, Nicholas Peterson, Eric Trimblin, Marshall Vogt. Paul Randolph JR., Jamie Sherman, Jayson Wallasky, Jamie Werner. Eric Sorensen, Scott Sorensen. SECOND GRADE Jasa Blunt C. Bornemeier Shaun Custard John Dankleff Ben Kastens T. Kuxhausen C. Phillips Amber Sheard Ben Vogt Amanda Wilson Matt Wray Holly Vogt WONDER MEMORIES Kindergarten David Althouse Dustin Beckmann Amanda Bornemeier Bryce Bornemeier Katie Dankleff Andrew Drevo Jacob Fleischman Jason Heaps April Leudtke Tashia Novak Chadd Peterson Michael Pratt Emilee Reed Ryan Stubbendick Serena Vogt Cyndi Wilkins What do you mean that was a Clip! My Dad says you need glasses and I agree. Performances build confidence HAPPY TIMES It tickles! THE SMOOTH SENIORS OF 1987 Paul Wayne Armes Ellen Kay Behrends Tracy Jo Hanshaw Randy Wayne Cline Karen Marie Jones 20 Bradley Jay Backemeyer Brian Wade DeGarmo William Thomas Kaiser Lisa Sue Lannln James Edward Rust Shelly Rose Stewart John Jeffrey Oehlerklng Scott Harold Shepard David Paul Stubbendeck Mark Thomas Rase Cynthia Ann West 21 Heath Nathan Smith V r- -Viji ■% « JOURNALISM Floppy discs make writing easier. Editor shares knowledge with friend. LJ X E h Ellen wrestling with yearbook. PIRATE REVIEW editors, T.Han- shaw C.West doing layouts. Journalism students began the year revamping the monthly student newspaper and naming it the Pirate Review. Students were responsible for ready to print copy on comput- er discs which the editors used to make final layouts for photocopying. Yearbook staff members chose the theme ONLY A MOMENT AGO, de- signed the cover, learned how to write copy, crop pictures, draw layouts and meet deadlines. All in all the year seemed filled with deadlines for: Ellen Behrends, Randy CLine, Brian Douglas, Tracy Hanshaw, Karen Jones, Kathy Kunz, Kyle Pointer.Scott Shepard, Jerry Smith, Dave Stubben- deck, Cynthia West, Kris Zoz. Final editing and photographing for the yearbook and newspaper kept Mrs. Nielsen hopping this year. 23 ABOVE: State Trooper deals at Post Prom Party workshop. BELOW: Making $ at the Bunny Hop? ABOVE: Jerry Lee Lewis ... EAT YOUR HEART OUT!!!! STUDENT COUNCIL Valentino's! Student Council members hurriedly distri- bute pizzas to hungry students. ABOVE: For 7TH grad- ers — pop is $1.00! John, Brian and Jeff demand kid- dingly. BELOW: You ordered how many? STUDENT COUNCIL — BACK ROW: Mrs. Wright, T. Maher, L. Lannin, J. Kredjl, D. Stubbendeck, J. Werner, J. Oehlerking. 2nd ROW: G. Custard, K. Smith, D. Rose- now, A. Rosenow, K. Kunz. FRONT: C. Gil- bert, D. Sheard, A. Phillips, J. Smith, M. West, M. Armes. Faculty Advisory members, Mr. Shrader and Mr. Bartek, help mem- bers practice their parts for the February Induction Ceremony. ELMWOOD CHAPTER Character, Scholarship. Leadership and Service are principles of the N.H.S. 1986-87 members are: Seniors-Brad Backemeyer, Karen Jones, Lisa Lannin, John Oehlerking, Scott Shepard, Shelly Stewart, Dave Stubbendeck; Juniors- Kathy Kunz, Tom Lannin, Kris Zoz. Two service projects planned carry out the idea that members have an obligation to use their talents, skills and knowl- edge for the betterment of others-the cornerstone of N.H.S. projects and ac- tivities. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Mr. Novak asks new members (Karen Jones, Kathy Kunz, Tom Lannin and Kris Zoz) to pledge their contin- ued support to the school and community. John Oehlerking is shown welcoming guests and students to the Induction Ceremony and Shelly Stewart tells about Service. E.H.S. BAND Put your horns away, it's time for another lecture. Mrs. Lenz and the E.H.S. Band Members (some who completed the year and some ready to practice street marching playing for the Star City Parade. Mrs. Kunz always helping. THANKS Front: S. Fox. T. Phillips. A. Kovarlk. M. Rase. A. Sherman. 2nd Row: S. Stewart, K. Kunz. K. Zoz. F. Spellman. H. Thomas. 3rd Row: J. Gilbert. M. Kelly. F. Spellman, L. McDonough. D. Rosenow, K. Smith. 4th Row: J. Krejdl. J. Oehlerking, B. DeGarmo. M. Hassen. C. VandeHoef. N. Miller. Back: J. Werner, J. Backemeyer, K. Pointer, T. Callaway. C. Hoyt. CHORUS ... Making Memories Swing choir tryouts show talents of many. Tear them down, one by one, all the walls that di- vide us. Swing Choir: K. Hanssen, J. Krejdl. K. Pointer. J. Gilbert, J. Werner. S. Stewart. K. Kunz, J. Oehlerking, T. Callaway, C. VandeHoef, A. Kovarlk. T. Phillips. S. Fox, C. Hoyt. K. Zoz. Mrs. Lenz monitors tape while teach- ers judge swing choir hopefuls. a FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES FCA members have a strong representation at E.H.S. Dr. Shepard heads up 35 members in the senior high di- vision and 20 members in the junior high division. Senior high FCA stays busy throughout the year watching video tapes of professional athletes sharing information about their faith, hearing about statewide FCA pro- grams and studying the application of Christ in daily life at monthly meetings. Athletes also attend confer- ences held in Kearney and Fremont. The Junior High at- tend two meetings in Grand Island and run the Santa Claus Program at Christmas time. A Christmas cake raffle was another money making project Pres. Hanshaw and Sec. VandeHoef demon- strate business as usual. SERVING v°u... ' FUA COAT CHECK I ■ FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA By re-establishing FBLA, we hope to involve the school with the community through service projects Mr. Shrader commented. Members provided a coat check at basketball games, pencils for students dur- ing semester test week and during FBLA Week in Feb- ruary, a super Family Feud pep rally skit. Members are: Back-N. Miller, J. Krejdl, S. Shepard, K. Pointer, J. Wer- ner, L. Lannin. Front-K. Smith, S. Stewart, S. Smith, C. Barnard, F. Spellman, C. Hunteman, M. Rase. Fore- ground-Mr. Shrader, L. McDonough, C. VandeHoef, T. Hanshaw, R. Cowan, K. Jones, A. Kovarik. Up With E SPINE: K. Jones. H. Goudie. H. Thomas. L. McDonough, F. Spellman. TOP: E. Behrends. K. Hanssen, A. Rosenow. C. VandeHoef. K. Kunz, L. Lannin. MIDDLE: S. Stewart. K. Smith. S. Fox. A. Kovarik, B. Spellman. Mrs. Bartek. BOTTOM: T Hanshaw. S. Smith. K. Zoz. T. Phillips. D. Rosenow. M. Kelly. BUYING S SELLING LATE MODEL FOREIGN Eastern Nebraska Auto Recyclers MIL.E MARKER 331 ON Ml WAY 34 AND DOMESTIC AUTOS PARTS BOX 2««. ELMWOOD. NEBR 68340 DAN BUCKNER ROGER PICKERING 402 9W4555 -402 400.7023- Foot Stompin ... Hand Clappin ... SPIRIT BLUE ... WE LOVE YOU Sponsored by Double Z Express Alvo 867-3482 SPIRIT WEEK “We've Got Spirit! For five days. Elmwood students let everyone know that Spirit Week was in progress. Halls were decorat- ed, as were the locker rooms, restrooms, doorways, and even the cafeteria. Stu- dents dressed as Great White Hunters on Monday, turned their clothes inside-out for Tuesday, came as Halloween creatures on Wednesday, as College Preppies on Thurs- day and as well-dressed Elmwood students on Friday. The big day was Friday, when the senior girls. Pep Club officers and members spent the day decorating the gym for the dance that evening. All the effort and en- ergy paid off when Elmwood Pirates rose up and defeated Table Rock! SPIRIT WEEK A HUGE tree was brought to fuel the Bonfire for the night pep rally prior to game day. Football team members searched for items to increase the blaze. Pep club mem- bers made a Table Rock dummy to be tossed into the flames. Spirit Week participants agreed that it was the greatest one in many years. HOMECOMING ROYALTY 1986 Decorated in blues, white and sil- ver, the gym seemed to shout, PARTY . Pep Club members made a gazebo, with balloons and paper flowers in shades of blue and white, highlighted in the center of the floor. King, John Oehlerking, and Queen, Lisa Lannin, were chosen from the Royal Court which also in- cluded Brad Backemeyer, Ellen Behrends, Brian DeGarmo, Tracy Hanshaw, Mark Rase and Shelly Stewart. Masters of the Ceremony were Randy Cline and Heath Smith with Karen Jones as Mistress of the Ceremonies. Crown bearers were Mandy Bornemeier and David Al- thouse. Movin Music by Mike Keckler provided dancing sounds. Lisa Lannin John Oehlerking 1986 ROYAL COURT CELEBRATION LEFT: Joel and Heather dance the night away. RIGHT: Are we having fun yet? MIDDLE LEFT: This could be the start of something big. MIDDLE RIGHT: What a party! BOTTOM LEFT: Nikki and Mark are REAL swingers! BOT- TOM RIGHT: NO MORE PICTURES! PIRATE FOOTBALL 1986 STYLE This year's team had something to prove. The 1987 seniors had not worked hard for three years to have their chance for the playoffs taken away. Many peo- ple believed that the '86 team would not do very well; that they also would not even have enough players to scrimage. The team of '86 had a different idea — they were not going to give up! They were not going to give in! They proved that they had something worth while. This year's team was intense; right from the start, they fired out with four con- secutive wins. By the seventh game, they had captured the Conference trophy. The next game was tough; unfortunately Elmwood lost. To the team of '86, good was not enough; they had to be better, Why be 5-4? When SCOREBOARD ELMWOOD 22 ELMWOOD 26 ELMWOOD 42 ELMWOOD 46 ELMWOOD 6 ELMWOOD 0 ELMWOOD 48 ELMWOOD 28 ELMWOOD 30 MURDOCK DAWSON VERDON PAWNEE CITY JOHNSON BROCK NEMAHA VALLEY FILLEY TABLE ROCK STERLING 36 ADAMS 28 14 8 30 20 22 22 42 you could be 6-3! The team worked extremely hard preparing for the last game. Once again, they had something to prove, — to themselves, to the school and to the coaches. For the past eight years, Adams had won that last game. This year, it was going to be different. This year Elmwood was going to end the season with a win, . .. No matter what it took. Those 24 players and three coaches worked like they never had before. IT PAID OFF . .. WE WONII! Nothing felt better than to know that you are a success. This year, the team of '86 got the sweet taste of victo- ry. They will never forget how it feels to be on top. The football team of 1986 had a winning record of 6-3 and a piece of the Confer- ence Championship. This page is sponsored by West Plumbing and Heating, Elmwood, NE “WAY TO GO BIG BLUE HARD HITTING ACTION ABOVE: Elmwood's hard hitting defense ready to crush another vic- tim. LEFT: I think it's punting time, says Coach Friedrich. THE OFFENSE THE DEFENSE ABOVE LEFT: “Get your paws off me! ABOVE RIGHT BOTTOM: Tom in for the kill. LEFT BOTTOM: “Where do you think you're going? RIGHT: “Hi Mom! This page sponsored by Walt's Service, Elmwood, NE VOLLEYBALL LADY PIRATE Seniors this year; Refs next year! Way to Jump E.B.! Let's show these people we mean business. BACK: Coach Backemeyer, M. Rase. K. Zoz. K. Kunz. L. Lannin, H. Goudie. E. Behrends. N. Miller, S. Stew- art. T. Phillips. Coach Bartek. FRONT: A. Kovarik. A. Rosenow. L. McDonough. H. Thomas, K. Smith. S.Fox, D. Rosenow. M. Kelly. B. Spellman, S. Smith. Lady Pirates show opponents winning style. Great Season Pirates The Lady Pirates had a very successful season this year. The greatest accomplishment was upsetting five year defending champions (Nebr. City H.S.) to place second in the Peru State College Tourna- ment. Ellen Behrends and Heather Goudie were named to the All-Tournament first team. The Pi- rates, participating in the Nemaha Valley Tourna- ment, placed second again losing to Adams in three sets. Is this a modeling agency or a volleyball What a move ... Kathy! game? It's O.K. Kris, don't be scared. Shhhh ... Here comes the Coach .. This page is sponsored by Leroy’s IGA, Elmwood, NE 994-2365 QUEST TO BE THE BEST Shelly Stewart Ellen Behrends Lisa Lannin Heather Goodie 1st Team All-Conference 1st Team All-Conference 2nd Team All-Conference 2nd Team All-Conference Jeff Vande Hoef John Oehlerking Tom Lannin Randy Cline Honorable Mention - RB Honorable Mention - RB Honorable Mention - End Honorable Mention - Guard and Defensive Lineman Brad Backemeyer 1st Team All-Conf. Linebacker Honorable Mention - Quarterback All State Honorable Mention Defense Brian DeGarmo 1st Team All-Conference Center and Defensive Lineman AH State Honorable Mention Mark Rase 1st Team All-Conference End Honorable Mention Linebacker All-State Honorable Mention Offense This page sponsored by Meeske Hardware, Weeping Water, NE 267-3185 40 Row 1: B. Miller. S. Davis, R. Cline. J. Smith. Row 2: E. De- Garmo, M. Hollenbeck, K. Schwenneker, Coach Vavak. Not pictured: J. Drake, Z. Heiserman, M. Heiserman, M. Rase. Student Managers: K. Schwartman and B. Smith. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Elmwood's Junior High football team completed this season with a one and three record, but played some tough C-2 competition. Six Murdock Junior High students played on the team be- cause neither Murdock or Elmwood had enough students to make up a team. The players from Murdock in- clude: Adam Drake, Jason Riechman, Scott Platte, David Paulsen, Jeff DeBrie, and Chad Trapper. The squad was coached by Mr. Vavak. SCORE BOARD E. H. S. OPPONENT 20 W. Water 16 6 N. Valley 38 34 Louisville 68 16 S.E. Cons. 45 JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL The Junior High volleyball team racked up five wins while losing only two this year. They also finished third in the Weeping Wa- ter Invitational; losing to Weeping Water in the first round and beating Unadilla in the consolation round. This year's coach was third grade teacher, Mrs. Potter. Front: Shelly Thompson. Michelle Armes. Back: Destiny Sheard. Michelle West, Christine Gilbert, Coach Potter. Not pictured: Jenny Ahrens, Kristi Bornemeier, Amy Krejdl, Jill Kredjl, Angie Phllllips, Carrie Werner, and Amy West SCORE BOARD E.H.S. PLAYED L Murdock 15-11,1015,10-15 W Conestoga 13-15,15-8,15-12 W Louisville 15-11,15-5 W Brownell Talbot 15-5,15-7 W Unadilla 15-8, 154 L Weeping Water 15-10,13-15.12-15 W Unadilla 11-15.15«, 15-5 42 I don't know which is harder work, Playing or Cheering! MOCK TRIAL Pence v.s. Midlands,NE, was the Mock Trial case portrayed by the 1987Senior Class. It was a civil rights case in which Pence and his group felt their right to peaceably assemble was violated. The seniors went to the UNL Law College where their case was heard by a law student judge. They also performed the court case for the stu- dent body (some of whom made up the jury). In both instances, the rul- ing was for the plaintiff. Dan Wolfe and Heidi Koe- nig, law students, along with Mr. Vavak, Govern- ment teacher, and the students put many hours of work in preparing for this Mock Trial. THE DEFENSE LEFT: You say the woman attacked YOU?' RIGHT: That's right! We BAD. This page sponsored by MaryKay Beauty Consultants: ,r,L V Judy Douglas, Pat Althouse, Carolyn Furgerson, Jo Sny- i lf der ______ COSMETICS CENTER: I said, “He's Inno- centll LEFT: “Is Saturday at 7:00, O.K, with you Brad? RIGHT: “But this question is im- portant to the case, your Honor. THE PLAINTIFF This page is sponsored by Copple Chevrolet, Lousiville, NE. 234-2195 46 This page is Sponsored by Vogt Trucking, Trenching Elmwood 994-2225 tHE RIGHT DIRECTIO Ail TO BUSINESS LEARNING FOR THE FUN OF IT! If a child lives with criticism, He learns to condciM. If a child lives with hostility. He learns to neHr. If A CHILD LIVES WITH RIDICULE, Hf LEARNS TO BE SHY. If A CHILD LIVES WITH SHANE, He LEARNS TO FEEL GUILTY, If A CHILD LIVES WITH TOLERANCE, He LEARNS TO BE PATIENT. If a child lives with encouraoenewt. He learns confidence. If a child lives with praise, He learns to appreciate. If a child lives with fairness. He learns justice. If a child lives with security, He learns to have faith. If a child lives with approval, He learns to line hinself. Ip a cmilo lives with acceptance and reiENpwip, He learns to find love in the world. LEARNING LIFE SKILLS Sponsored by Patton’s Pharmacy 47 Elmwood 994-5555 Winter means FUN in Nebraska — especially at E.H.S. Getting ready for Christmas, Elementary students decorated trees for their classrooms and went caroling for Elmwood citizens. Stu- dent Council members planned a Christmas party where the high school students exchanged presents and sang carols, everyone made plans to enjoy a two week vacation and Jack Frost forgot to visit. STAR CITY PARADE The Elmwood Band proudly mar- ched for the first time in the 2nd Annual Star City Parade held in Lincoln on December 6. 1987. Fif- ty-four band members, with Kathy Kunz as Drum Major, with- stood the wintery air and en- joyed the festivities. Burger King sponsored the band and provid- ed a meal after the parade. 50 Top Left: Elvis — Eat your heart out. Top Right: Lisa, Get yourself together. Bottom L: Guys! This is Elmwood, NOT CALIFORNIA. Bottom R: Elmwood's version of the Three Stooges. Boogie Woogie Billy Boy 4 LENTI HE'S w Marcia, Will you be my VALENTINE? Afraid it's a permanent condition...Jesse tells Karen. How do ya figure football stats? ponders Scott. Classmates laugh at Jesse being himself. Sneak plans confirmed!!!!!!!! REMEMBER ... ONLY A MOMENT AGO I'll remember you... ■ mm m f UB ■■ l r U1 — - k � wi BACK: Coach Novak, K. Zoz, M. Rase, S. Stewart, K. Kunz, H. Goudie, L. Lannin, E. Berhends, N. Miller, F. Spellman, Coach Bartek. FRONT: St. Manager A. Phillips, T. Phillips, S. Fox, B. Spellman, J. Gilbert, L. McDonough, A. Kovarik, K. Smith, St. Manager M. West. BASKETBALL . . . LADY PIRATE STYLE Look at that form!! Down to 13 sec! Here's what we do.. Stew drives for two!! This page is sponsored by Prairie Rim Floral “Good Luck Pirates” Kris goes up for the Jumper! Sponsored by Vern’s ShurSave “Good Job! Lady Pirates Si | ; Above: “Look out! Here it comes.1 Left: Wash them uniforms. GO D-E-F-E-N-S-E!!! BLUE! 19 - 3 The 1986-87 Lady Pirates displayed a new look for the season. Playing more of a full-court game (by pressing and fast-breaking when possible), they dazzled their opponents with balanced scoring and team defense. By beating highly ranked C-2 Johnson-Brock in the opener, everyone knew it was going to be an exciting season. The girls re- mained undefeated, until C-2's 5 rat- ed Lincoln Christian came to the Elm- wood Holiday Tournament, giving Elm- wood their first loss (44-41) in overtime. Two weeks later, they got another shot at L.C.S. and this time came out on top 44-40! Now 14-1, the Lady Pirates headed into the Conference Tournament looking for their first championship trophy. Johnson-Brock, however, came from behind to send the Lady Pirates to the consolation game in which they de- feated Odell 50-30 for third place. Soon after came District Tournament Time, which matched 2 rated Adams against 5 Elmwood. The Lady Pirates fought a tough battle; but came up just short, losing 39-28. Graduating will be Shelly Stewart, Lisa Lannin and Ellen Behrends. Shelly and Lisa scored 683 and 460 points respectively during their high school careers. The Lady Pirates will also be losing Coach Novak, who has decided to step down in order to spend more time with his family. During his coaching ca- reer at E.H.S., he turned the girls' bas- ketball program around. With a 5-12 re- cord his first year, a winning tradition began, compiling a 53-13 for his last three seasons. Posting a 19-3 record this year. Coach Novak and the Lady Pirates deserve to be praised for all the time and hard work spent setting new standards and goals for girls' basketball at Elmwood High School. GOOD JOB, LADY PIRATES!! 56 This page is LADY PIRATES OPPONENT 38 JOHNSON BROCK 26 60 STERLING 20 62 MURDOCK 26 44 WEEPMG WATER 38 51 PALMYRA 24 56 OMAHA BR TALBOT 25 57 DAWSON VERDON 23 56 B CHRISTIAN 30 41 L CHRISTIAN 44 SECOND PLACE FNSH 76 N C. LOURDES 40 47 CONESTOGA 31 46 NEMAHA VALLEY 28 44 L CHRISTIAN 40 62 LOUS VILE 32 4 ? MALCOLM 38 57 TABLE ROCK 35 47 JOHNSON BROCK 55 50 OOELL 30 47 WATERLOO 37 49 FILEY 46 SUB-DISTRICT STATE TOURNAMENT 54 STERUNG 28 29 ADAMS 38 ABOVE: Kathy shows her moves LEFT: Get that bal and GO! sponsored by Lee’s Ford-Mercury Ashland 944-3367 Front: J. Schultz. J Rust. S. Shepard. T. Lannin. M. Rase. B. Backemeyer. M. Graham. Middle: C. Hoyt. C. Hunteman. M. Kuenning. J. Backemeyer. B Douglas. S. Bornemeier. G. Custard Back: Coach Shepard. B. West. J. Werner. J. Smith. J. Smith. K. Pointer. R. Cowan. J. Krejdi. Coach Friedrich. PIRATE BASKETBALL Timeout = quick breather wisdom. YA’ GOTTA BELIEVE! David Rivers looks cross court. HOG HEAVEN! This page is sponsored by American Exchange Bank Elmwood 994-2175 Ya Gotta Believe! Good Luck Pirates 57 REMEMBER . Drills.Spills 8c Thrills Top: Reserves show potential. Top Right: Tom shoots for two. Left: “Bring 'em on! Bottom Left: Mark Tom fight for inside position. Right: Coach Friedrich — “Way to go BLUEII game. PIRATE PRIDE The Elmwood Pirates finished 11-10 on the year. High ex- pectations of the Pre-season No. 5 rated Pirates were soon shot down when the No. 2 rated Sterling Jets gave the Pi- rates their most decisive loss of the season, 71-45. The Pi- rates, however, regrouped and won the next 5 games. The Holiday Tournament, which seeded Elmwood against C-2 (No. 1 rated) Bellevue Christian, had EHS playing one of their best defensive games of the year. They defeated Bellevue 50-48 in the first round, and then had to prepare for No. 5 rated Lincoln Christian. Again the team played well but fell just short, losing 67-65 in overtime. In the Homesteader Tourney, EHS faced No. 6 rated Nema- ha Valley; this loss gave the Pirates an 8-7 record. Splitting the next four games, they sported a 10-9 record for the season. Heading into the District, the Pirates had high hopes of pulling off the big upset. After beating N.C. Lourdes 75- 47, it was time for them to prove themselves. Elmwood gave the No. 2 rated Sterling Jets a scare as they led by 5 in the 3rd quarter, but fell behind by 7 late in the 4th. They relied on their defense to keep them in the game, but could pull no closer than 2 points, losing 44-41. Brad Backemeyer, Mark Rase, Jesse Rust, and Scott Shep- ard (all members of the 1985 State Runner-up Team) will be graduating this year. Coach Shepard will be looking at Tom Lannin and Joel Backemeyer for leadership next year and is hoping that his Sophomore boys will also develop. Starting in 83 consecutive games since their Freshman year, Brad Backemeyer and Scott Shepard have score 1058 and 613 points respectively. For all the hard work Coach Shepard and the boys have demonstrated, we say, Thanks for the Memories and Good Luck in the Future.'' Ya'Gotta Believe! This page is sponsored by Farmer’s Union Co-Op Elmwood, 994-2155 EXCELLENCE IN ACTION Shelly Stewart 1st Team All-Conference Kathy Kunz 2nd Team All-Conference Lisa Lannin 2nd Team All-Conference Ellen Behrends Honorable Mention All-Conference Heather Goudle 1st Team All-Conference This page is sponsored by Stubbendeck Farm Store Elmwood, 994-3785 I'm proud of the boy's hard work put in this year and E.H.S. has alot to look forward to in the com- ing years, said Coach Vavak about his basket- ball team. The team enjoyed a winning (5-4) sea- son. Members of the team are: Kyle Armes, Jason Drake, Matt and Zach Heiserman, Myron Hollen- beck, Bryce Miller, and James Smith. 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