Exira High School - Exiran Yearbook (Exira, IA)

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The first winning season in 5 years! Approximately 33 of Exira's high school boys started this year's season, the first time in five years that Exira has had a winning sea- son. The ball started rolling the first game. The Vikes were down 13-0 to Elk Horn at the start of the second half when Doug Larimore carried the ball back 80 yards on the kickoff and the onslaught was on. Within 4‘ 2 minutes the Vikes had come back from the dead to take the lead with 18 points. All those hard weeks of practice, which started a week before school, were seen by most of the players as really paying off. In general, this football season was a good one and was fun for all the participants. Most of the players thought this year was great but it was suggested by Mitch Bintner, “Get teams our own size. Mitch Thompsen commented, “We need more people out for football. That would be nice.” Also when asked what their most memorable moment was in football, Doug Larimore said, “When we came back and beat Elk Horn.” 4 1) An unknown Exira tackier attempts to disrupt a Manilla ball carrier. Bart Peppers, Mark Davis and Taylor Wilson also head for the tackle. 2) Jon Bauer twists his ankle while running the ball around the end during the homecoming game against Manilla. 3) Doug Larimore is about to get tack- led by a Dow City defender, with Jon Bauer and Matt Hackwell attempting blocks. 4) Number 50. Steve Nelson, tries to block a pass while number 82. Mitch Bintner, goes for the tackle. 5) Greg Hansen and some of the other Vikings try to keep warm during one of the cold home games. 6) Front row from left to right: K Huegerich. P. Hill, S. Paulsen. M Towne, G. Hansen. J. Andersen, D. Jacobsen. R. Anderson. J. Wilkerson, D. Nelson, and D. Ras- mussen. Middle row: D Landon, B. Johnson, T. Simpson, K Nelson, M. Hackwell, T. Muhr, K. Christensen, D. Larimore, J. Bauer. A. Crawley, M. Thompson, M. Johnson. M. Huegerich, T. Akers. Back row: Coach Tjaden. L. Kilworth, C. Ruhl. L. Vis, D. Landon, B. Peppers. M. Davis. T. Akers, T. Ben- ton, S. Nelson, M. Bintner. R. Lauritsen, T. Wilson, and Coach Mullnix. 28 Football ft 18-13 20-0 0-25 0-15 8-30 0-27 7-0 13-6 3-0 RECORD 5-4 Elk Horn Dow City Corning Manilla Greenfield Ogden Pomeroy Guthrie Center Anita

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1 Mr. Johnson commented that the team was inexperi- enced. “Toward the end of the season, though, they devel- oped and worked well together. The players showed alot of potential and they learned as each game went on. They cor- rected their mistakes each game they played. The J.V. and freshmen showed potential and next year they’ll be able to show everyone that they can be winners.” Sherri Wilkerson commented that her most pleasant memory was “being player of the week.” She also com- mented, Volleyball allows the girls to have the experience of playing volleyball competitively. Volleyball is a great sport that takes alot of skill to be played well. Volleyball teaches the team coordination, responsibility, unity, and many val- ues.” Barbie Hill commented, “I admired Iver Johnson for put- ting up with us because at times we were really impossible. I thought that if he could stick it out, so could anyone else.” The team had a picnic in the park during the tournament at Shelby. Everyone grilled hamburgers in the wind, played Truth or Dare” and ate a huge picnic lunch. Scores Coon Rapids Audubon Anita Walnut Stuart-Menlo Elk Horn Cumberland Avoha Shelby tourney Elk Horn Manilla Coon Rapids Audubon Manilla Anita Guthrie Center (Sects) » t Vars. J. Vars. Fresh. 0-3 0-3 0-3 0-3 0-3 0-3 0-3 1-2 2-0 0-3 21 1-2 1-2 0-3 0-2 0-3 1-2 0-2 1-3 2-0 2-1 0-3 0-3 0-3 0-3 0-3 1-1 1-2 2-0 0-3 0-2 1-2 1-1 0-3 1-2 1-2 0-3 1-2 0-2 0-3 (1) Look out! Sherri Wilkerson spikes the ball right down the opponent's throat with Michelle Petersen ready to help. (2) The 1980 sexy spik- ers: 1st row — Michelle Petersen, Sherri Wilker- son, Judy Robinson, LuAnn Jorgensen. Jessica Jessen, Barbie Hill. 2nd row— Robin Juelsgaard. Sandra Hocamp. Connie Jessen. Belinda Jayne. Judy Muhr, Coach Johnson. Not pictured: Amy Van Arnam. Renee Parmley, Becky Hill. (3) LuAnn Jorgensen, Jessica Jessen. and Connie Jessen spring into action during an exciting game. (4) Connie Jessen sends the ball right back to the opponent, with Barbie Hill ready to help. (5) Robin Juelsgaard prepares for a dynamic serve at Guthrie. (Did it go over?) (6) Jessica Jessen bumps a good hit as Barbie Hill looks on. (7) Becky Hill, Belinda Jayne. Sherri Wilkerson. and Connie Jessen get into position for a quick return. 3

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 l c6e ZOttutctta Sea o t Tom Benton, a senior this year, became 1st team center in the All State Selections along with Taylor Wil- son, also a senior who made Honor Team Linebacks. Two juniors received Honorable Men- tion: Steve Nelson and Mike Huegerich. All Coon Valley Conference Members were three seniors: Tom Benton, 1st team center; Mark Davis, 1st team tackle; and Taylor Wilson, 1st team lineback. There was also a junior who made 1st team running back, Doug Lar- imore. The captains this year were Tom Benton, Mark Davis, Taylor Wilson, and Jon Bauer. Highlights of the year as seen by Mr. Tjaden were when Doug Larimore made his 80 yard kickoff return to open the second half at Elk Horn and also when the Vikes scored 18 points in 4‘ 2 minutes of the third quarter after they were behind 13-0 at half. This; how- ever, was not the only memorable moment this season. Another was Tom Benton's 40 yard field goal at Anita, which was the winning score to give Exira a 5-4 record. It was hard work and took alot of character and shows a lot of self-pride to come back and win the last three games after losing 4 straight in a row, said Coach Tjaden. It was fun, the Vikes admitted, but it also was a lot of hard work, too,and the team deserved all the support the school and the com- munity gave them. THAT NEW MAIN STATION HAS A HECK OT A DEAL ON THEIR SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS.... 25%off MOST WILL BE 9-00 AND THAT'S PRETTY GOOD V« n fta I to i ktarfe; I i i U I m MAIN STATION Tit KMT UMIM II Tw, |U»lt 3 Football 29