u 'e '6 M’ twork Zt ible f Co tents Cias. Spor 'es ... 4 fs .... . . 30 Ortji. Celei nization rations 9 . . 62 . . 88 Network ----What is a network? -1----- Jt’sa series of intersecting lines - Ones that are individuals, but touching. ----Mow is Sfrira Communit School a network? What do students, teachers, Administration and staff all have in common? We can't help but be influenced Mow can eight 'ours a day - by those around not counting eutra-curricular activities - and site years MOZ affect us all? Zhe following pages show the people that will be part of us, for the rest of our lives i I i I I 6 Lori Kommes, student council rep Seniors 1986 l i I Class Colors: Silver And Black Class 1 lower-. Red Rose Joe Muhr Amy Rockwell Rodney Hansen Pat Petersen Carol Landon Stephanie Muzney Mike Immel Mut Cive your Zoday’s j_____i____i i i Lisa Paulsen Chris Meyer “Our Class Keally (jets 1) Karen Froker and James Paige run the scoreboard during a junior high basketball game What’s so funny. Karen? 2) Rodney Hansen stands by his figure-eight car that he drove at the Audubon County Fair. 3) Gary Killen attempts to carry fruit that the FFA sold 4) Shanna Wolf warms up while waiting for her turn to bat. 12 Along Well With Sack Other” During the spare time you could find Brian Juelsgaard or even Jedd Jensen hunting, trapping or fishing, but then you could usually find just about all of the junior boys doing these kinds of things. Other hobbies that the juniors liked were watching tv (Sheri Dennis), listening to music (Shanna Wolf) and swimming and reading (Karen Froker). Of course, you could find Rodney Hansen working on cars, occasionally seeing him at the race track. The most-liked movie was “Rambo” and the second place winner was Back to the Future.” John Crawley liked “Invasion USA” while Brian Taylor enjoyed “Red Dawn.” “Beverly Hills Cop was Brian Juelsgaard's favorite flick. Pizza was the food that most of the juniors enjoyed to eat. Karen Froker, Jedd Jensen and Brian Juelsgaard liked to eat steak. Deer roast was Mike Johnson’s favorite food while Sheri Dennis’ was chicken strips and salad. There was a wide range of singers and musical groups that the juniors enjoyed. They were the Doors, Starship, Motley Crue, ZZ Top, Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen, John Caf- ferty and the Beatles. Tim Kilworth and Rodney Hansen liked to listen to Dire Straits. What makes their class different from the others? “Our class really gets along well with each other,” said Micah Jessen. Brian Juelsgaard added, “We are all closer. There are many different groups, but for the most part everyone knows and associates with everyone.” Dana Brinkmeier. pre Sieve Hansen, stud council Becky Figgms Jedd Jensen Gary Killen Mark Scott Tim Kilworth. v. pres Karen Froker. stud council Linda Hansen Kelly Jensen Trioa Luft Sonya Stierle Shanna Wolf, sec John Crawley Rodney Hansen Mike Johnson Darrin Munch Bill Stock wen Micah Jessen. treas Shen Dennis Tomoko Ito Brian Juelsgaard James Paige Brian Taylor Kenny Petersen Tina Winchester There were many teachers that the junior class liked. Tim Kilworth, Micah Jessen, John Crawley and Mike Johnson liked Mr. Sleister for a teacher saying that you learn a lot. Mr. Walker was liked by Brian Juels- gaard and Steve Hansen because you have a lot of fun while learning a lot. Mr. Tjaden, Mrs, Lowe, Mr. Roy, Ms. Berryhill and Mr. Rick Nielsen were also mentioned. Some of the favorite tv shows were Rip- tide , “The Twilight Zone”, “Hardcastle and McCormick” and “The Cosby Show. “Mi- ami Vice” was Tina Winchester’s favorite show and Don Johnson seemed to be the most-liked actor of the girls. Boys sided with Chuck Norris and Sylvester Stallone. by Darrin Munch mavzonojjC Am AmsKsew Am sows 13 What’s Different This Year? Drivers Sd During Dag! The favored food among the sophomore class was pizza with eighteen votes, while steak came in second with five. Some ex- ceptions were Ann Van Aernam who liked spaghetti while Stacy Hansen liked fish and potatoes. There were many favorite movies among this class. “Country was liked by Jennifer Em- ery, ... because I liked the actors and actresses and the way it related to our com- munity.” Brad Schwenneker liked Up the Creek because, “It was funny.” The favorite teacher was Mr. Sleister who teaches algebra, which was also the favorite class. Kylee Muzney liked algebra, ... be- cause I understand what I'm doing and be- cause I like the mathematical work.” James Scott added, You can have a lot of fun in this class and still learn a lot.” One advantage of being at school in Exira was given by Stacy Thompson. “I like a small school because you know everyone and the school has a lot of good teachers.” Lori Bargo commented, The advantages for me are to see how differently this school operates from the others I've gone to.” Jody Nielsen said that one disadvantage of going to school in Exira was that, “You don’t have as many interesting classes to take such as Spanish. This year was different for the sophomores because of the eight period day and because of class rings. They are also taking dri- vers ed during the school year and in the process of getting licenses and permits. In five years most of the class saw themselves going to col- lege. Lois Behrens thought she would be getting her medi- cal degree. Jolene Kirchoff’s reply was, ... working in an office as a secretary or ac- countant.” Matthew Slerster. pres Teresa Wolf, stud council Mary Hansen Daren L aunt sen Matt Petersen Ann Van Aernam Melanie Kelly, v. pres Lori Bargo Stacy Hansen Amy Luft Dawn Sams Jon Van Aernam Chad Jorgensen. sec Jennifer Emery Tim Huegench Kylee Muzney Debra Schrampler Mike Venteicher Lois Behrens, treas Joieah Flathers Steve Jacobsen Jody Nielsen Brad Schwenneker Tracy Venteicher Aaron Paulsen, stud, council Troy Griffin Jolene Kirchoff Jennifer Petersen James Scott Clarence Wilson 14 1 2 1) Mary Hansen. Jennifer Emery and Jody Nielsen are caught goofing around in the hallway. 2) Stacy Hansen and Tracy Venteicher clown around before playing in the band during homecoming. 3) Melanie Kelly and Jolene Kirchoff run the spotlight during the dress re- hearsal of Bye Bye Birdie. 4) Matt Petersen warms up before a game. 5) Clarence Wilson poses as the famous movie character Rambo on the sophomore homecom- ing float. 4 5 15 1) George Schultes grabs his share of the freshman popcorn from the annual greenhand popcorn sales. 2) Mrs. Paulsen has a laugh with Kristi Nancar- row during practice for the high school musical. 3) Tracy Wheeler and Mindi Boysen sit on the sidewalk by the Federat- ed Church waiting for the homecoming parade. Kevin Lauridsen. pees. Tom Jensen, v pres Kim Kirchotf. sec Zach Wheeler, ireas Michelle Kommes. stud council Shawn Olsen, stud council Michael Bauer De Ette Black Mindi Boysen Brent Bnnkmeier Staci Dennis Scott Hansen Sherri Hansen Todd Hansen Paul Hocamp Breann Jayne Joe Jessen Jason Johnson Dale Kiilen Laura May Kristi Nancarrow Bill Paulsen Jell Paige Dennis Petersen Jason Petty Brandy Sorensen Leah Thompson Jason Van Aernam Dana Ventercher Paula Wahlert Stephanie Wede Tracy Wheeler Travis Wilson Robyne Akers Mitch Rydl James Sampson George Schultes Todd Sonntag The Class of 1989 had three favorite movies with four votes each. ‘‘Nightmare on Elm Street,” Hardbodies” and, of course, the big hit of the season Rambo were the favorites. Breann Jayne disagreed, saying that “Cujo” was her favorite. Bre must like movies about adorable, cuddly dogs! Favorite food ranged widely from the all-time favorite pizza with 25 votes to lasagna to burritos. Leah Thompson en- joyed the more all-American chicken along with George Schultes who liked to munch on a sizzling sirloin. Ms. Berryhill received the most votes for favorite teacher (19), but Brent Brinkmeier enjoyed Mr. Sleister. He ex- plains things well and we have a good time in his class, he said. The Cosby Show” ranked Number 1 with the freshmen. Brandy Sorensen preferred Riptide” while Jason Petty enjoyed “Misfits of Science. Freshmen like to be entertained and Bruce Springsteen and Bryan Adams were chosen to do just that. Eddie Murphy was Number 1 entertainer with 18 votes. Robyne Akers preferred wrestling stars Mr. Wonderful and Rick Steamboat the Dragon. Favorite pastimes seemed split between the sexes. The boys enjoyed trapping as their number one activity while the girls liked talking on the phone and reading. Stephanie Wede enjoyed being with friends and writing letters. Scott Hansen liked playing the drums and listening to his stereo. Why is this class different? We are very unique and we all get along and have a good time together, said Tracy Wheeler. De Ette Black added, “We are close and we all get along like brothers and sisters. We get along most of the time and have good times together. “We’re the BEST!” agreed Brandy Sorensen. Eighth Qrade Plans Zo Education The class of 1990 is very different, not different like in “strange, but different in “not alike.” Mike Emery and Lori Harms chose green as their favorite color, but blue ranked number one overall. Pizza was voted in as the favorite food, while Dan Hopper's favorite food was shiska- bobs! Pepsi was the most often drunk pop. Keith Kowal and Todd Nielsen didn't have a special kind as long as it was JUST pop, while Brian Stuetelberg pre- ferred root beer. Mr. Tjaden was chosen as best teach- er. When asked who her favorite teach- er was, Julyn Farris replied, “Mr. Tja- den because he is funny and he helps us. He really tries to teach us.” Shelley Hackwell liked, “Mr. Rick Nielsen be- cause he is so funny and he listens when you ask him a question.” There was little agreement when it came to a favorite movie with this bunch. Out of 26 students, there were 14 different movies. These ranged from “Red Dawn to “Sixteen Candles. Some even enjoyed “Hard Bodies” the best! - right, Beth? Don Johnson from “Miami Vice just squeaked by as favorite actor - sixteen others were mentioned; for instance Jeremie and Bill liked to watch Billy Dee Williams. There was one thing all these students had in common. This was going to col- lege. Almost all of the eighth graders saw themselves still going to further their education in five years. Good luck Class of 1990! by Judy Petersen Zhe Viking Agency Dave Sckrampfer 4 Marcia Higgs 18 % 268-5377 Tarro Hansen Tracy LaurKlsen Jeremy Petty Tern Henmck Krista Madsen Kevin Smith Daniel Hopper Robert Nichols Brian Stuetetberg Rachel Krzmank Todd Nielsen Jody Toms 1) Lori Harms and Dan Hopper enjoy each others’ com- pany during chorus. 2) Ken and Bernard smile as they receive a banner from Mitchall Fredericksen and Bill Haley, made in art class. 3) Jeremy Faga and Mitch Fredericksen pull the eighth grade float The Viking Lottery” during the homecoming parade. 4) Beth Wahlert. Lisa and Shelley Hackwell and Rachel Krcmarik look mighty guilty during chorus! guaA’S 3MWSK AN® QJ3Z SHOP, SXJKA We're loud and immature, but we also get along pretty well. This was Angie Hackwell’s response when asked what makes the seventh grade different from other grades at EHS. Travis Schwen- neker’s response was, “We talk a lot.” We’re very enthusiastic about different things,” was Angela Liddick’s answer. Who’s your favorite teacher? The major- ity of the seventh graders enjoyed Mr. Tjaden, because, in Mart Jorgensen's words, “He is down to earth.” Some of the other reasons Mr. Tjaden was liked were, He is fun to be around,” and “He makes it fun to learn,” according to Ste- ven Sonntag and Sara Vaughan. Bftan Schwab, pres. Darcie Paulsen, v. pres Travis Schwenneker. sec Alec Paulsen, treas Jenny Luft. stud council Steven Sonntag. stud council HoMy Akers Jerry Andersen The seventh graders favorite food by far was, you guessed it, pizza! Most said that pizza was their favorite simply because they liked it. Hamburgers came in as a not-so-close second place. The seventh graders had a wide variety of favorite musical groups. They ranged all the way from Alabama to Wham. Their best-liked singers were just as varied, all the way from Hank Williams Jr. to Madonna, but Bruce Springsteen was chosen more than anyone else. The favorite television show was The Cosby Show. It was liked for the most part, “Because it is funny” (Kevin Soren- son). “Miami Vice” was also liked for several reasons. Jenny Luft liked it because, “It is interesting and it has Don John- son.” Brian Schwab liked the show because, “It has a lot of action to it.” “Back to the Future” seemed to be the favorite movie of the seventh graders with “Rambo.” “Return of the Living Dead” and “Red Dawn” coming in second. All in all the seventh graders seemed to enjoy their first year of junior high. Terry's Karber Shop, Sidra Jamie Faga Angie Hackwe Lisa Hansen Steven Hocamp Greg Jensen Marty Jorgensen Linda Lappe Angela Liddck Robert Lupren Chris Lynam Todd Nielsen Qomt Sams Marti Sleister Kevin Sorensen Niki Stierle Sara Vaughan Joy Venteicher Tim Wahlert Jett Wiemann Ryan Wilson Seventh Crude 1) Lisa Hansen. Marti Sleister and Linda Lappe wait for the next song to sing in chorus. 2) Alec Paulsen. Kevin Sorensen. Todd Nielsen. Jerry Andersen and Jeremy Faga gather for the bon fire. 3) Alvin (Jerry Andersen). Theodore (Marty Jorgensen) and Simon (Greg Jensen) perform The Chipmunk Song” un- der the direction of Dave (Lisa Hackwell) at the Christmas concert. 4) The seventh grade float shows the Vikes teaching the meaning of the word invincible to early Americans. 5) Alec Paulsen. Ryan Wilson. Kevin Sorensen and friends give Mrs. Paulsen a few gray hairs in chorus. Sma Booster Club, 21 {Jerry Key (Jets Slower Mrs. Paulsen teaches French I, French II, junior high chorus, junior high swing choir, high school girls and boys chorus, high school mixed chorus, swing choir and individual vocal lessons. “I have to watch three study halls!” she said. “This cuts into my lesson time so I have to use my prep time to give lessons. I really enjoy the students I have this year. They are enthusiastic and willing to work hard (most of the time)! The eight period day this year made chorus avail- able to more students which is great.” She thinks her most memorable moment was the musi- cal “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Jeff Nielsen teaches farm management, livestock pro- duction, advanced livestock production, exploratory vo-ag, crop production, small motors and general con- striction.’ What is one of Mr. Nielsen’s memorable moments? “Getting my pay check on the twentieth of every month,” he answered. Mr. Roy teaches M.O.C., drafting advanced woods, dri- vers ed, 7th grade exploratory, industrial arts and be- ginning woodworking. This year is different for him because of a different bunch of enthusiastic students and their projects. Some of his most memorable moments as a teacher are work- ing with Mick Thompson when he taught here, outstanding projects like Kevin Andersen’s solid oak roll top desk and this year’s M.O.C. class giving him a flower for Valen- tine’s Day. Dave Best teaches 7th grade life science, 8th grade earth science, 10th biology, chemistry and ad- vanced biology. This year is differ- ent for him in that, because of the additional teaching load, there are a larger number of students than usu- al as well as a big 8th period study hall. His most memorable moments are the Chicago field trips and the 7th grade outings to Springbrook. Ardis Petersen teaches basic art, fi- bers, ceramics, mixed media, paint- ing, drawing and exploratory art. This year is different for her because it’s her first year of teaching here at Exira. “Seeing all the artwork my students had done first semester displayed in the lobby in conjunc- tion with the Christmas concert, was her most memorable moment. Walnut Qrove Products, Atlantic 22 3 , Atlantic And Audubon Home federal Savings And Coan 1) Ardis Petersen works on one of her own creations during painting class. 2) Jackie Paulsen and Mary Hansen work intently on stats during the wrestling tournament. 3) Chemistry class lis- tens intently as Dave Best lectures. 4) Isn’t MOC one happy family? Judy Petersen. Denise Schrampfer. Cindy Wiskus and Mike Immel pose with Mr Roy. 5) Lila Pedersen shows off her '’Reebok” artwork during painting class. 6) It’s study, study, study in Jeff Nielsen’s study hall, right Steve? Everyday Something Memorable Happens “I wish we had more students so I could be a guidance counselor full time.” Mr. Ritchie explained. He is the new guidance counselor at Exira this year. “This year is different from others because I am in a new school and I have the guidance responsibility as well as teaching.” “This year is very different,” said Mr. Gregory. “This year is my first as a certifies teacher, plus this is my first year as a junior high football coach.” Mr. Gregory is the new physical science and physics teacher for 1986. The most memorable moments for me are those expressions on the students’ faces when they finally understand or achieve a task. Mr. Rick Nielsen commented, “Every day some things hap- pens, whether in the classroom or in the halls that is memora- ble. I guess that is what makes my job as a teacher so interesting.” He also commented that this year seems to about the same as most except the economic situation could change things in the near future. Mrs. Nielsen teaches the high school, junior high and 5th-6th grade band along with giving individual lessons and having study hall. Mr. Sleister said that he had too many memorable moments to list. One thing about this year that is different, though,” Mr. Sleister said, “is that there are many more students in both computer classes.” Mr. Sleister has both Algebra I and II, geometry, senior math, introduction to and advanced com- puters. Mr. Walker, who teaches six classes having to do with English or journalism, is in charge of the yearbook, newspaper, prom and helps with the musical. “Something that makes it worth- while teaching is when a student who has graduated comes back and says, ‘You know, that really helped when we stud- ied so-and-SO.’ That is nice.” Mr. Tjaden teaches four classes consisting of U.S. History, geography, world history, p.e. and he also coaches high school football, jr. high basketball and jr. high track. i 1) Mr Sleister helps Mark Scott with a problem in introduction to computers class. 2) Rick Nielsen chats with Shelley Hackwell. Beth Wahlert and Krista Mad- sen while taking tickets at a wrestling tournament. 3) Randy Tjaden lends his golden voice as an announcer during a drill team number 4) Jerry Gregory, sci- ence teacher, shows Einstein that he’s not the only physics whiz! 5) Kevin Rit- chie. guidance counselor, relaxes at his desk. 6) John Walker and Judy Petersen pose during practical journalism class. National Guard Atlantic And Audubon Company 1 168 7NF “The Most Important Part-Time Job In America 25 '7 Caugked So Hard J Cried!” Bill Taylor is the kindergarten through twelfth grade physical education and health teacher. Teaching drivers ed during the school year is what made this year different from the rest for him. When a student thanks him for something is Mr. Taylor's most memorable moment as a teacher. If he could change one thing about how the school is operated he would have free pop and candy bars for all the teachers! Ninth grade language arts, creative writing and speech are taught by Allison Berryhill. She taught half time this year so she said she’s not nearly as tired by the end of the day! What made this year different for Ms. Berryhill was that it is her third year and she no longer feels like a “new'' teacher. If she could change one thing about the school, she would limit the number of activities in which they could participate. My most memorable moment was during the Definition Unit, my ninth graders played Fictionary, a game in which teams write make-believe definitions for real words. I was supposed to read the definitions and the kids were to choose which definitions were the actual ones that belonged to the words. The kids' an- swers were so hilarious that I couldn’t read them out loud without laughing. I laughed so heard I 'cried' and completely ruined the game, laughed Ms. Berryhill. Vicki Lowe is the teacher of family living, child development, hous- ing, Home Ec I, foods and I. S. Sewing. Having a lot more students enrolled in her classes is what made this year different for Mrs. Lowe. When asked what her most memorable moment as a teach- er was, she stated, “This is a hard question to answer. As I was thinking of this, so many things came to mind. Many of the memo- rable moments deal with students who have accomplished some- thing and are proud of the job they completed. Seventh and eighth grade math and math lab, general math, basic algebra and mini and advanced mini math are taught by Rhodetta Jessen. Having more teaching assignments, more class prepara- tions and larger junior high classes are what make this year differ- ent for Mrs. Jessen. The most memorable moment as a teacher for her was being chaperone on the 7th grade over-night trips to Springbrook State Park in Guthrie Center. Linda Heaton keeps herself busy by teaching 7th and 8th grade English, everyday English, 7th grade reading, I.S. reading, and 7th and 8th grade reading lab. Having my room moved to the main building and the eight-period day make this year different, she said. Her most memorable comes with graduation, seeing the students she has taught in junior high graduate. Each year is different from all the others because of new chal- lenges and the addition of new students, commented Bonnie Lynam. Mrs. Lynam teaches English at several grade levels, career education, and reading and study skills. Mrs. Lynam afternoon assistant is Becky Christensen, who works mornings at the grade school. 1) Mrs Jessen works with her students in mini-math 2) Mrs. Lowe serves Winston Hoegh board member, with a smile during a salad luncheon in the home ec room 3) Mrs Heaton fills out her wellness torm. a new health program initiated in the school this year 4) Mr Bill Taylor and wife Beth work intently during a game 5) Brigham helps her mother during speech practice in the cafeteria. 6) Mrs. Lynam and her helper. Becky Christensen, help the Stierle girls Niki and Sonya with their studies 7) Chad Jorgensen and Breann Jayne help Mitch Rydl with his qinqer- bread house 3 27 Administration k Staff The new school year brings in old thoughts and feelings by the administration and staff. I enjoy the students and helping each and every one of them with anything that they or the group they are representing need help with, commented Bernie John- son, high school secretary. This year Bernie's helper was Cindy Wiskus. The 1985-86 year has only brought two new members to the administration and staff. Mary Lee Jensen has been added as a member of the board. Charles Jessen has taken over the position of head custodian at the elementary school. Robert Hansen has the position of President of the Board. (Robert was a member last year.) Gwendolyn Mardesen has been with the school system longer than any other staff member or administrator. She has been with the school for 27 years. She is the head cook at the elementary school and the hot lunch coordinator for both schools. Naturally I enjoy the food. I also like the personnel, and I enjoy the children,” said Mrs. Mardesen. Bernard Andersen has been here the next longest as a bus driver and custodian. “Yes, I enjoy our community. The young people are terrif- ic. They are at the very center of my heart. I love you all. Work hard, be yourselves, not someone else, and there will be a place for you in life. Whatever it is, do it with all your might,” replied Bernard. Remember Ber- nard’s slogan: Life by the yard is hard, but life by the inch is a cinch. Time passes so quickly! Seems as if there is a lot more to do with less time to do it,” commented Neil Mossman. Mr. Mossman likes to see a continuing effort for everyone in the school system to work as a team. Mr. Mossman was asked if he enjoys being at Ex- ira. He replied, “For sure! I like the small town atmosphere. by Micah Jessen 6 s 28 1) Janitors Ken Cullings and Bernard Andersen pause on a hot May day while mowing grass. 2) Bus drivers Emmert Laurid- sen. Perry Paulsen (sub). Arnold Bintner. Lorriane Bintner and Mrs. Richard Nefson (sub). Not pictured: Roger Nelson. Shirley Griffin and Florence Lauridsen. 3) High school cooks Esther Foresman. Diane Petersen. Jane Beckendorf and Lorraine Pe- tersen. 4) Grade school secretary Jane Jessen and Board secretary Shirley Garnett. 5) High school principal Carroll Tay- lor. 6) High school secretary Bernie Johnson. 7) Exira Board of Education: Robert Hansen (president). Mary Lee Jensen. Rev. Nancy Jensen. Gloria Hackwell and Winston Hoegh (v. pres ). 8) Supt. Neil Mossman and wife Shirley pose with their new baby. Megan, during the high school Christmas program. 29 The 1985 Exira Vikings ended the season with a record of 1-8. Although the record doesn’t show it, everybody thought that the team worked very hard together. “This year's team was very young and very inexperienced, but they played very well and showed great pride in the team,” commented Coach Randy Tjaden. There were many memorable moments this year. Mike Luft’s was ”... playing Orient-Macksburg in the mud and rain on Friday night and scoring a touchdown, then coming back Monday night and making another one. The Vikings started the season with a visit from Panora-Linden with the guests coming on top 33- 0. The second was the Vikings’ first conference game of the year against a tough state-qualifying team, the Anita Spartans, who came out on top 50-0. Matt Petersen commented, “I thought Anita was the best and most-improved team we played this year. They had everything; they were big, strong and very talented. The next game was against a big time rival, the Manilla Hawks. This would be the last year that these two teams would meet on the football field, but the home team came out on top 40-6. When asked his most memorable moment of the season, Mike Immel said, Catching a forty-yard pass that was good enough for us to make a touchdown against Manilla.” The next game was against Bridgewater-Fonta- nelle with the Vikes losing 20-0, and after that came homecoming with the Walnut Warriors on top 26-0. The Vikes saw a victory when they played Orient- Macksburg on a muddy field 14-0. Another mud- dy evening was spent battling Elk Horn-Kimball- ton with the Danes winning 15-0. The next opponent was also a state-qualifying team, the Cumberland-Massena Rockets. This team won 70-0, and Adair-Casey was played next with the Bombers winning 28-14. There were two players who made all conference this year. They were Lester Haskins who made second team linebacker and second team offen- sive guard, and Mike Luft who made honorable mention. Haskins also made honorable mention Southwest Iowa. 32 2 Exchange State by Lester Haskins Played Well Md Showed 1) The 1985 Exira Viking football team: First row - Coach Jerry Gregory. Coach Bill Taylor. J. Fow- ble, D. Harms. B. Stockwell. L. Haskins. M Luft. T. Paulsen. M. Immel. J. Muhr. Coach Randy Tja- den. Second row - J. Paige. M. Venteicher, M. Sleister. S. Jacob- sen. M. Petersen. M. Scott. S. Hansen. R. Hansen. G. Killen. Third row - K. Lauridsen. T. Hue- gerich. J. Van Aernam. J. Jessen. B. Brinkmeier. B. Paulsen. S. Han- sen. Z. Wheeler. Fourth row - T. Hansen. S. Olsen. J Paige. J. Johnson. M Rydl. T. Wilson. M. Bauer. D. Killen. T. Sonntag. Fifth row - Managers S. Wolf. T. Wolf. S. Hansen. D. Brinkmeier and S. Den- nis. 2) Lester Haskins returns an Anita kickoff while Steve Hansen clears the way. 3) Bill Stockwell dives for a pass during the home- coming game against Walnut. 4) Bill Stockwell. Steve Hansen and Jason Van Aernam stop a Walnut player short of the first down. 5) Lester Haskins and Tom Paulsen bring down a Walnut player during the homecoming game. 1 Monk, Member WJC, (712) 268-5331 All Zke Mard Work Paid Off! Hot sweat dripped down the foreheads of every Vikette vol- leyball member as they worked extra hard at all of their games this season. The fans' foreheads weren't exact- ly dry either, but all the hard work paid off. Their season re- cord was 15-5-2, winning them the conference first place trophy. The coach was Ms. Janet Franke and her as- sistant was Ms. Lisa Henry. Ms. Franke commented on the highlight of the season: “The Exira Vikettes had a spectacu- lar season. Becoming the 1985 conference volleyball champs was an exciting event!” All the team felt the same way. “Being conference champs was our goal from the very beginning! We worked hard for it and it paid off!” ex- claimed Lori Kommes. Carol Landon agreed, “I can’t be- lieve we won the conference. We’ve always said we'd be good and this, our last year, was our best year ever. Monica Peter- sen summed it all up: “It was great! It was the first time that Exira has gotten a first in the conference in anything in a long time. It was quite an honor! Coach Franke and Coach Henry were rather new this year, but the team really thought they helped a lot. “They worked us hard but we had a good time, said Dana Brinkmeier. Shanna Wolf commented, “I thought they were good coaches. They let us scrimmage which is what we needed for game situations.” Coach Franke had a lot to say about the individual players, also: “Lori Kommes and Teresa Albertsen could easily put the ball down. Their height and skill made the opposing team work for every point. Shanna Wolf and Monica Petersen set the ball well. Carol and Cathy could dink and serve great. I’ll miss these seniors next fall. It’ll take a lot to fill their shoes. They worked hard and showed great leadership towards the rest of the team. The J-V squad went undefeated this season, so I feel that we’ll have a good team next year, too. The underclassmen coming up have a lot of enthusiasm, potential, and motivation. Coach Hen- ry and I are very proud to have worked with these girls. It was a fun and exciting season!” 2 1) The 1985 varsity volleyball team: Back row - Coach Janet Franke, D. Black. S Hansen. S. Wolf. K. Froker, D. Brinkmeier, S. Dennis, D. Schrampfer. T Wolf, K. Muzney. and Tomoko Ito (foreigh exchange student from Japan). Front row - C. Landon. C. Jessen, T. Albertsen, L. Kommes. C. Wiskus and M. Petersen. 2) Carol Landon struggles with an Elk Horn Dane as they try to get the ball over the net. Go, Carol! 3) Shanna Wolf sets the ball up in the air as Cathy Jessen waits in her shadow. Monica Petersen stays in the front row just in case. 4) Coach Franke tells Teresa Albertsen the strategy as Coach Henry boosts the spirit of the rest of the team. 5) Carol Landon bumps the ball backwards as she retrieves it from going out of bounds. Lori Kommes watches the action of her teammates. 6) Teresa Albertsen bites her lip in hopes of making a good spike over the net. Shanna Wolf comes to the rescue! ? W EXKA BOOSTER CLUB 3 The senior volleyball players received many honors this season. Lori Kommes was awarded first team all- conference; Monica Petersen and Te- resa Albertsen were awarded second team all-conference; and Cathy Jessen got honorable mention. But besides these big events, the volleyball team had some memorable moments. Cindy Wiskus commented, “It had to be just participating for my last year.” “Beat- ing Elk Horn four times during our sea- son was very memorable,” said Teresa Albertsen. Teresa Wolf replied, It would have to be being undefeated in J-V.” Once again, though, Monica Pe- tersen summed it up: “For the first time we had ’fans” coming to our games - not just parents, but real ’fans' who came to our games to watch us play great volleyball. It was a good feeling to have the people's support. I don’t think we realized how much the community supported us until we were all done playing!” 35 Players Jmprove Zkroughout year The junior high volleyball team didn’t have a winning season this year. The seventh grade team, consisting of eleven mem- bers. lost eight and won zero games. The eighth grade team, consisting of ten members, won two and lost five games. The eighth grade beat Shelby-Tennant three matches to zero and Walnut two matches to one. They also tied Elk Horn- Kimballton one to one. I enjoy being near my friends and being able to play. stated Beth Wahlert. It was fun to play in the games. remarked Marti Sleister. You have to get along, work together, and try your hardest if you want to win. added Angie Hackwell. We got to meet new people and also got to go places. The coach for this year’s team was Mr. Joslin. Carol Landon. Exira High senior, assisted Mr. Joslin with the team. When asked who helped the team the most. Angela Liddick remarked. Jos helped us a lot on things on which we needed work. Carol Landon. Mr. Joslin and Ms. Franke (high school volleyball coach) helped me most, stated Krista Madsen. There were a lot of sprained thumbs, wrists and fingers this year in volleyball, but no serious injuries. It was not a very good season because I felt that we should have done better. Our serving improved considerably, but we had a lot of trouble receiving serves. stated Coach Joslin. A 0-5 season plagued the junior high football team this fall. Coach Jerry Gregory found that it was. A season filled with many learning opportuni- ties for both me. as a new coach, and the students, as young football players. There were many opportunities to see young individuals grow and develop mentally and physically. The team also had memorable moments. My most memorable moment was when I made two tackles in a row for losses. said Travis Schwen- neker. while Marty Jorgensen joked that. My most memorable moment was when I ’took air without wings’. Ryan Wilson performed as first time quarterback and Coach Gregory commented that Ryan was ... very aggressive and developed well. Though the season was not a winning one. the team generally had favorable comments. We were pretty fair for being a young team and playing against eighth graders. said Kevin Sorensen. Jeff Wiemann added. “They (the opponents) were pretty good only that we didn’t win a game. We did have lots of fun! I had many memorable moments, but the good improvement of the players throughout the year was a very exciting part of the memories I have.” concluded Coach Gregory. 36 1) The 1985 junior high football team: First row - Jeremy Petty. Bill Haley. Greg Jensen. Jerry Ander- sen. Travis Wilson and Brian Schwab Second row - Tim Wah- lert. Quint Sams. Alec Paulsen. Marty Jorgensen and Kevin Soren- sen. Last Row - Coach Jerry Greg- ory. Brett Figgins, Todd Nielsen. Michael Petersen. Chris Lynam. Jeff Wiemann. Brian Stuetelberg, Steven Sonntag and Travis Schwenneker. 2) Shelley Hackwell and Beth Wahlert work together to return the ball. 3) Sara Vaughan is ready to hit the ball while Marti Sleister and Angie Hackwell stand by to assist. 4) Seventh Grade vol- leyball team: First row - Marty Sleister. Angela Liddick. Sara Vaughan. Joy Venteicher and Lisa Hansen. Back row - Holly Akers. Linda Lappe. Jenny Luft. Angie Hackwell and Darcie Paulsen. 5) Eighth grade volleyball team: Front row - Krista Madsen. Tami Han- sen. Lisa Hackwell. Christine Bargo and Beth Wahlert. Back row - Shelley Hackwell. Rachel Krcmarik. Teresa Hennick. Julyn Farris and Jody Toms. DESIGNING MANUFACTURING L WOODEU PRODUCTS BUILDLIUOS □ 37 1 12 E. Washington. Exira.lowa 50076 Phone 712-268-5308 Chad, Matthew, Aaron 4 Consistent 1 1) 1985-86 varsity basketball team. Front row - Asst. Coach Paul Paulsen, B. Taylor. D. Harms. B. Stockwell. M. Luft. A. Paulsen and Coach Bill Taylor. Back row - M. Sleister. M. Petersen. C. Jorgensen. J. Paige and S. Hansen. 2) 1985-86 jv team (not pictured in varsity shot) Z. Wheeler. D. Lauritsen. T. Huegerich. B. Paulsen. K. Lauridsen and J. Johnson. 3) Aaron goes for the shot as Brian gets ready for a possible rebound. 4) Kevin and Chad fight for the ball after a rebound. 5) Coach Taylor gives some final instructions. 6) Bill charges for the basket. 7) Matthew and Bill watch carefully for the ball. 38 2 The boys basketball coach for the 1985-86 school year was Bill Taylor and the assistant coach was Paul Paulsen. There were a total of sixteen players, four juniors, six sophomores, six freshmen and three managers that were part of the Exira Fightin’ Vikes this year. The conference record was 1-11 and the overall record was 2-17. Most of the team said that they thought that Aaron Paulsen and Matthew Sleister helped the team out the most. Coach Bill Taylor commented, “Everybody had their good days along with the bad. Chad Jor- gensen, Aaron Paulsen, Matthew Sleister and Bill Stockwell were the most consistent players. They started every game and worked hard.” Kevin Lauridsen said, “I thought Matthew helped the team out the most because he could make the bas- kets when we needed them.” Some thought that highlights of the year were winning the first two games and having good games against Walnut. For Kevin Lauridsen it was scoring twelve points against B-F and starting against Elk Horn. Scoring 28 points against Anita was Matthew Sleister’s highlight of the year. Coach Taylor commented, “The first two games of the year were our only victories, the first game over Shelby-Tennant and the second over C-M. We also played very well against Anita and Walnut.” The players were satis- fied with Coach Taylor and also thought that the assistant coach, Paul Paulsen, helped a lot. by Darrin Munch According to Coach Taylor, everyone showed a lot of im- provement over last year, but the one that showed the most was Aaron Paulsen who came on and was a big improvement over his freshmen year. Matthew Sleister scored the most points with 293, Aaron Paulsen with 228 and Chad Jorgen- sen scored 135 for a total of 676 out of 1006. “These three sophomores were and are Exira’s bright spots for the future, said Coach Taylor. Bill Stock- well also had over 100 points with a total of 138. 5 4 1) The 1985-86 EHS varsity team. Front row - C. Jessen. L. Kommes. T. Albertsen. L. Paulsen. C. Lan- don, M. Petersen. S. Wolf. Middle row - J. Flathers. S. Thompson. S. Hansen. D. Schrampfer. S. Dennis. T. Wolf. J. Petersen. J. Luft. Back row - Coach Lisa Henry and Coach Janet Franke. 2) Coach Henry talks to the forwards during a time out. Teresa. Lori and Cathy listen. 3) Jump. Monica! 4) The 1985-86 jv team. Front row - S. Hansen. S. Thompson. D. Schrampfer and S. Dennis. Middle row - M Kommes. D. Black. S. Dennis. J. Petersen. T. Wheeler. Third row - J. Luft. T. Ito. P. Wahlert. D. Venteicher. B. Jayne. J. Flathers. 5) Teresa Al- bertsen skies for a rebound against C M. 6) Lisa and Carol ham it up while Mr. Joslin gets into the act. 7) Lori goes for two. (firls Zie for 3rd in Conference The Exira Vikettes basketball team ended the season this year with a 10-11 record. They tied for third in the Rolling Hills Conference. Special awards were received by Lori Kommes (1st team all-conference) and Teresa Albertsen (2nd team all-conference). Head coach was Lisa Henry and assistant coach was Janet Franke. Henry commented, “We had the height and speed which made us a competitive ball club. Our defense was very tough and aggressive. Our offense developed patience and worked for the open percentage shot.” Franke added, “I feel the girls did a nice job because they played together well and worked hard. Henry and I had a lot of fun with the girls to make the season enjoyable. There were many memorable moments of the season. One that many agreed on was the overtime game with Walnut where Exira won 57-55. Shanna Wolf felt that it was, “when we stayed right with Elk Horn the first time we played them.” Sheri Dennis enjoyed, having a party at the coaches' house, eating pizza and watching ‘Nightmare on Elm Street'.” The girls also had favorable comments about their coaches. Deb Schrampfer said, I thought our coaches were people that you could ask for help on the court and off. They tried to get us physically and mentally ready for the games.” Joleah Flathers added, “I liked them. They worked with us on the plays over and over until we got them right. Also, they had us practice the actual game like scrimmaging instead of a lot of conditioning.” Henry concluded, “I'M looking forward to another year work- ing with the Exira girls athletes. There will be a lot of talent and potential. I think people will be surprised with the talent returning and coming in from the younger players.” 4 3 41 “ Zhey Should Add Zo Zhe Zeam Ju Zhe Suture “ ... With continued hard work and improvement, they should add to the team in the future.” That was Mr. Joslin's, the junior high girls basketball coach, comment on the potential the members of the girls eighth grade basketball team were going to bring the high school team. “I like to be active in the sport and have fun too, but you have to work at it to be good. That was Angela Liddicks's reply when asked what she liked most about basketball this year. When asked who helped the team the most, Angie H. said “Carol Landon, as did a majority of the girls junior high team. This year's seventh grade team had a ‘break even’ year. They ended up with a 4-4 record. The eighth grade's record wasn’t as good, they ended up with a 3-5 record. Now on to junior high boys basketball. The seventh grade team had a winning record with five wins and three losses. The eighth grade had a pretty disappointing year with no wins and eight losses. What Steven Sonntag liked most about basketball this year was, Getting to play most of the time and winning a lot of games. “When I had a fast break with Alec Paulsen for two points. That was Jeff's comment when asked what his most exciting moment was. I felt both teams did improve during the course of the season. The seventh grade did have a winning record and surprised me of the talent they had, for the most part. I had eleven seventh graders out which made for stiff competition of the team. The eighth grade only had five players. Even though they didn’t win a game, I did see improvement in their play. Out of the five players, only one was out for basketball as a seventh grader. I felt there were other eighth grade boys that should have partici- pated. The school is students involved, and if stu- dents are not involved, how can we provide the programs of their school. That was Mr. Tjaden's comment on this year’s junior high boys basket- ball team. Boys-7lh Grade Walnut 29-4 Avoha 19-18 Audubon 26-21 Guthrie Center 34-39 Anita 35-16 A-C 24-27 Manning 35-19 EH-K 25-27 (7 8) Boys - 8th Grade Walnut 62-12 Avoha 38-6 Audubon 56-13 Guthrie Center 60-18 Anita 54-16 A-C 43-23 Manning 58-13 EH-K 75-25 (7 8) Girls - 7th Grade Walnut 39-27 Avoha 28-32 Audubon 38-19 Anita 15-26 Guthrie Center 33-25 A-C 38-16 Manning 26-42 Girls - 81h Grade Walnut 47-37 Avoha 41-50 Audubon 23-37 Anita 23-28 Guthrie Center 34-32 A-C 48-19 Manning 31-41 1) Marti Sleister takes the ball down the court under the watch- ful eyes of Julyn Farris. 2) Eighth grade jr. high basketball players: Coach Tjaden. Bill Haley. Ricky Hansen. Daniel Hop- per. Jeremie Faga. 3) Eighth grade jr high girls: Krista Madsen. Beth Wahlert. Tami Hansen. Back row - Julyn Farris. Terri Henmck. Lisa Hackwell and Shelley Hackwell. 4) Seventh grade girls: Angela Liddick. Holly Akers. Sara Vaughan. Joy Venteicher. Back row - Darcie Paulsen. Angie Hackwell. Marti Sleister and Jenny Luft. 5) Ryan Wilson takes the ball down the court while Steve Sonntag watches. 6) Jeff Wiemann tries to get a shot while Steve Sonntag gets ready to rebound. 7) Seventh grade boys: Coach Tjaden. Jerry Andersen. Greg Jensen. Ryan Wilson. Kevin Sorensen Back row - Merty Jor- gensen. Chris Lynam. Jeff Wiemann. Steve Sonntag. Alec Paulsen and Travis Schwenneker. If there are enough girls, cheerleading tryouts take place, but this year there weren’t enough to try out, so everyone who wanted to cheer became cheerleaders. They would practice about every day for one to two hours. Traci Rattenborg had an embarrassing moment. I was trying to learn a new mount at the last minute at confer- ence volleyball and I fell on Jane’s shoulder.” Jane added her embarrassing moment, also. We were going to the O- M football game and Ms. Franke missed the Greenfield exit. We ended up in De Soto before she realized it and we didn't get to the game until half time!” Among all of the cheers, there were many fa- vorites including Dynomite”, Funky Chick- en , “Who Are Who Are , and “Hey You Vi- kings.” The most popular cheers were Yea Red and “Shine It On. The first time I tried to get on Lisa’s shoulders I fell off on the lobby floor,” remarked Toni Jensen. Michelle remembers, Stacy, Ann and I were sharing a blanket at the Adair game because it was cold. We got up to walk and all of us fell down in front of everybody! by Micah Jessen M issing the greenfield Sxit Getting the crowd pepped up and cheering on the team are the basic jobs of the fall cheerleaders. This isn’t the only duty for the cheerleaders for they must prepare for all the pep rallies, too. The busiest time for the cheerleaders is on homecoming. They must decorate the park, get boxes for the bonfire and get a firetruck for the football players to ride on. Forgetting the school song at a pep rally would be a strange incident. It happened, though, this year to Lisa Paulsen, this season’s cheerleading captain. The other seniors were Stephanie Muzney, Jane Andersen and Traci Rattenborg. Ann Van Aernam was the only sophomore cheerleader. Michelle Kommes, Stacy Dennis and Toni Jensen were the freshmen cheerleaders. Ms. Franke was their sponser. Jane and Traci’s most exciting game to cheer at homecoming game with Walnut. Lisa found that all the volleyball games were exciting to cheer at - also the O-M and B-F football games. was the 6 Darrell’s Place - Hamlin, Ja., 563-3922 1) Ann Van Aernam and Toni Jensen cheer dur- ing one of the girls’ volleyball games. 2) The cheerleaders perform a special skit in the park after the homecoming parade. 3) The cheer- leaders pep up the crowd before the snake dance. 4) Stephanie Muzney and Michelle Kommes cheer the crowd on at the volleyball game versus Elk Horn-Kimballton. 5) The cheer- leaders perform a difficult mount at the home- coming pep rally in the park. 6) Jane. Michelle, and Lisa psyche up the crowd at the bonfire. 7) Go team! 8) The 1985 fall cheerleaders. Bottom row - Ann Van Aernam. Jane Andersen. Traci Rattenborg. Top row - Stephanie Muzney. Lisa Paulsen. Staci Dennis. Michelle Kommes and Toni Jensen. 2 Car sen lord, - New Car Sales Service “We Came, We Saw, We Mad Sun Wrestling, that sport that puts one individual against another. If you mess up there is only one person to blame, but if you defeat your opponent there is only one person who gets the glory. The Exira squad consisted of a surprising ten young men. Two seniors: Pat Petersen, Heavy-weight and Lester Haskins, 138; one junior, Brian Juelsgaard, 145; two sophomores: Clarence Wilson, 185, Mike Ven- teicher, 155; and five freshmen: Shawn Olsen, who started late, wrestled at 132, Todd Sonntag, 126, Travis Wilson. 119, Brent Brinkmeier, 105, and Jason Van Aernam, 167. This was the first year of coaching for Mr. Bryan Svo- boda. He was technically the assistant coach, but to his wrestlers he was the head coach. He went to state three years, placing all three years. His senior year he was the top 185 pounder in the state of Nebraska receiving first place. There were ten wrestlers out this 85-86 season, the most wrestlers Exira has had in three years since 1983 when there were eleven young men out. Mr. Svoboda won his first coaching tournament when Pat Petersen won the Cumberland-Massena tourna- ment on January 18th as he defeated a grappler from Griswold. Also at that tournament Lester Haskins and Brent Brinkmeier received thirds. Jason Van Aernam and Mike Venteicher both received fifths in their class. The coach was real nice and knew what he was doing. Pat did real well, and I’m proud of the way he represent- ed himself and our school at districts. It would have been real nice if he would have made it to state, “ said Lester Haskins. We came, we saw, we had fun. The young team will miss our seniors. I was proud of Pat. I’m looking forward to eight returns next year. Next year we will be out on that mat for business. People will know we are out there to wrestle,” said Coach Svoboda. So the 85-86 EHS wrestling season can be looked upon as a fair success. Look out for the 86-87 wrestling season - grappler fans will know Exira is, “out there to wrestle.” by Brian Juelsgaard 46 1) The 1985-86 Exira High School Wrestling Squad. Front row - Brian Juelsgaard. Jason Van Aernam. Travis Wilson. Brent Brmkmeier and Todd Sonntag. Back row - Coach Bryan Svoboda. manager Stephanie Muzney. Lester Haskins. Pat Petersen. Clarence Wilson. Mike Venteicher and manager Ann Van Aernam. Not pictured - Shawn Olsen. 2) Coach Svoboda shares his advice with Brian Juelsgaard at the Exira Tournament. 3) Pat Petersen goes in for the pin on another heavyweight victim during a meet. 4) Clarence Wilson struggles with a familiar opponent. 5) Shawn Olsen takes his stance as he begins a match. 6) Lester Haskins stakes a switch on his opponent. 47 $r. High Cooks Promising for '87 “The 1986 junior high wrestling team was young and inexperienced, but looked promising for next year,” said Coach Bri- an Svoboda. We had a real good time,” and the boys involved seemed to agree. Steve Sonntag’s high point of the year was, “When I pinned my first guy at a wrestling meet in Exira.” Todd Nielsen's (7th) was, “The last meet when I beat a kid over my weight.” Coach Svoboda couldn’t really pick out any one person in particular who stuck out from the rest of the team. Everyone won some matches and learned. That’s what counts. I was proud of all of them,” he said. The grapplers were also just as exuberant about their coach. “He was an awesome coach, said Sonntag. “He was exper- ienced, intelligent and fun to have as a coach.” Members of the varsity squad (Brent, Shawn, Todd, Travis, Jason, Mike, Cla- rence and Lester) helped the junior high men. I think they helped,” said Alec Paulsen, because they were the dum- mies when Coach Svoboda showed us a new move!” What needs to be worked on for next year? Lifting weights,” said Jamie Faga. Strengths were easy to see,” said Svo- boda. “Older brothers helped a lot, we all paid good attention, and we learned by our mistakes and our weaknesses,” 48 1) Chris Lynam seems in con- trol as he maneuvers his oppo- nent. 2) The 1986 team. Front row - Beth Wahlert. J. Faga. J. Andersen, R. Wilson. G. Jen- sen. M. Jorgensen and R. Han- sen. Second row - T. Hansen. D. Hopper. S. Sonntag. C. Lynam. A. Paulsen. Q. Sams. T. Nielsen (7) and Coach Svo- boda. 3) Alec Paulsen strug- gles to get up. 4) The winner! Greg Jensen wins in a decision after a grueling match. 5) Go. Todd! Todd Nielsen (7) shows determination on his face. 6) Winter cheerleaders: L. Harms. R. Krcmarik, S. Hansen. A. Hackwell and C. Bargo. 7 1) Matthew Sleister runs the 1600 meter run at districts. 2) Other members of the track team: Doug Harms. Gary Killen. Kevin Laurid- sen. Shawn Olsen and James Paige. 3) Matt Petersen makes another round in the 3200 meter run. 4) Lester Haskins hands off to Bill Stockwell. 5) Mike Luft is caught in mid-air at the state track meet at Drake (photo by Pat Luft). 6) Dana Hess and Bill Stockwell warm up at practice. 7) Chris Yarzab gives it his all during the 3200 meter run at Anita. 8) Pat flings the discus at districts. 9) Steve Jacobsen places second in the discus at Anita. 50 5 Mike and Pat Qualify for State! Bill Taylor was in charge of the boys track team this year. “I was not an assistant to Mr. Tjaden and this gave me more freedom to do what I wanted,” said Coach Taylor. “Track is an individual sport that will enhance all other sports. If you don’t work and perform, you won’t run in the good events.” i We scored 104 points in our own Vikings Relays and tied for first,” Taylor continued. “We did really well overall, scoring more points this year than in the past few years. Everybody scored points which made every- body a vital part of the team.” Matt Petersen was proud of the fact that he cut 40 seconds off of his two-mile time. Matthew Sleister thought that the team, Had good workouts which made us score a lot of points this year and do better. “You have to run some, said Pat Petersen, but it’s fun. Members of the team were especially proud of Mike Luft who broke the school record in the high jump with 6'2”, advancing to state, and also Pat Petersen who went to state with the shot put. “I would like to see a lot more people out and stick with it, said Steve Jacobsen. Track was a lot of fun!” by Jedd Jensen 51 4 1) Tomoko Ito. foreign exchange student from Japan, runs in the conference meet at Anita. 2) Coach Tjaden confers with De Ette Black before her attempt at the long jump. 3) Michelle Kommes clears another obstacle in the shuttle hurdles at Anita. 4) Seniors Monica Petersen. Lisa Paulsen and Stephanie Muzney (who qualified for state) pose at the end of a rewarding season. 5) The 1986 girls track team: front row • Coach Tjaden. Lisa Paulsen. Stephanie Muzney and Monica Petersen. Second row - Kelly Jensen. Shanna Wolf. Dana Brinkmeier. Sheri Dennis. Tomoko Ito. Third row - Joleah Flathers. Mary Hanika. Stacy Hansen. Stacy Thompson. Kylee Muzney. Jennifer Petersen and Teresa Wolf. Back row - Toni Jensen. Michelle Kommes. De Ette Black. Staci Dennis. Jolene Kirchoff. Breann Jayne and Tracy Wheeler 6) Stacy Thompson catches her breath and she and Breann watch De Ette take off during the 4X800 at Anita. 5 6 52 4 Muzney Qualifies for State! Twenty-two girls reported this spring for girls track under the supervision of Coach Randy Tjaden. Despite an unusually wet spring, a strong showing was given by the girls. On May 5 the Exira Vikingettes placed seventh out of thirteen schools in a meet at Panora-Linden. Monica Petersen broke a school record in the 3000 meter run. placing second in the meet. Also at Panora, the 4X800 relay team established a school record, again placing second. The relay team consisted of Stacy T., DeEtte B., Monica P., and Stephanie M. Three days later, the girls again showed strongly placing third out of the seven teams in the Rolling Hills contest held at Anita. Monica again broke her record in the 3000 meter run and Stephanie took top honors in the conference in the 1500 meter run. Again, the 4X800 meter re- lay team placed first. Joleah Flathers placed second in the shot put. On May 12 at districts, the 4X800 relay team placed third; Shanna Wolf placed sixth in the 200 me- ter run; Monica placed sixth in the 3000 meter run; and Steph- anie Muzney qualified for state placing third in the 1500 meter run. “Stephanie’s time was about the tenth fastest in the state,” said Coach Tjaden. I was very proud of her and all the rest of the girls this year for showing such a strong performance.” 7 t • • t'fJS i ■ 1) Ricky Hansen clears the high jump placing first in the conference meet at Elk Horn. 2) The jr. high girls team. Front row - Coach Henry. C. Bargo. L. Hackwell. T. Hansen. B. Wahlert. R. Krcmarik. K. Madsen. L. Harms. J. Toms and T. Hennick. Back row - A. Liddick. S. Hackwell. J. Farris. A. Wahlert. D. Paulsen. S. Vaughan. H. Akers. M. Sleister, L. Lappe and S. Hansen. 3) The jr. high boys team. Front row - C. Bargo. J. Faga. J. Petty. R. Hansen. B. Figgins. C. Lynam, J. Wiemann and T. Hennick. Back row - Coach Henry. G. Jensen. S. Sonntag. R. Wilson. K. Sorensen. M. Jorgen- sen. J. Faga. A. Paulsen and J. Andersen. 4) Beth Wahlert hands off to Lori Harms. 5) Jody Toms winds up for the discus. 6) Jeff Wiemann clears another hurdle. 7) Go. Julyn! ♦ -iss n • % 6 Audubon Sma Co-op 54 Zkrce junior High Records Rtoken 5 ‘‘Junior high track develops running skills and field events experience to excel the students’ performance to do well in high school track,” commented junior high track coach Lisa Henry. Both the girls and boys did an excellent job and showed a great deal of talent. The girls ended the conference in third place and the boys performed well with the amount that were out. Three school records were broken this season for the junior high. Lori Harms, Beth Wahlert, Lisa Hackwell and Marti Sleister broke the record for the mile medley and Beth Wahlert for the 200 meter hurdles. Steve Sonntag broke the boys record for the 800 meter run. The students had many high points from the season. To Jeremy Petty it was, “Being in three events and getting three ribbons at one track meet.” Marti Sleister enjoyed, Before or after a race, talking with opponents like you’d known them all your life. Making new friends and seeing old ones. The tracksters, both boys and girls, had good comments about their coach. “She really made us work hard, but it paid off at the track meets. She was very fun and helped us out a lot,” said Krista Madsen. “Miss Henry was an excellent coach. If it wasn't for her, I probably wouldn’t have tried so hard. She helped me with all of my mis- takes,” added Lori Harms. Steve Sonntag said, “Miss Henry was very understanding and knew what she was doing all the time. She is a great coach and she helped me a lot. What needs to be worked on for next year? “We all need to be in better shape and we need to practice regardless of whether we want to or not,” said Angie Hackwell. Jeff Wiemann added, “We need to work on hand off skills on relays and getting faster on short distance races. Coach Henry concluded, “Breaking more school records, getting first in the conference for both boys and girls, and starting to run before track season begins! Baseball Zeam (Jets Zhird Jn Conference The Exira Vikings baseball team finished the season with an overall record of nine wins and fifteen losses. Their conference record was seven wins and four losses which gave them an overall standing of third place. In junior varsity baseball their record was one and seven. Again this year the boys' baseball coach was Neil Mossman. There were a total of 22 players out this year, fifteen on varsity and twelve on junior varsity. Neil Mossman commented, Some of the strong points were our hitting, base running and a desire to win, but I felt that we needed to work harder on pitching, some aspects of fielding and being more injury free. Most of the players on the team said that Adam Lauridsen helped the team out the most. Lester Haskins said, “Adam always had some key hits against some good teams. Bill Stockwell led the team in batting average, hits and number of times of base. One of the captains, Adam, did an excellent job fielding and was the MVP. There were four different pitchers that were used this season. James Paige had a record of six and five, Keith Kitelinger one and eight, Chad Jorgensen two and one and Aaron Paulsen zero and one. “I thought that James Paige did a real good job pitching,” added Coach Mossman. Keith Kitelinger made all-conference first team; Gary Magill made second team and was also a captain; Adam Lauridsen and James Paige made third team. The most memorable moment of just about everybody was when the varsity beat Elk Horn five to four. Getting hit by a flyball in the eye was Lester's most memorable moment. Mike Venteicher added that his was getting the first hit of the season with guys on base. Suiting varsity is what made this year different for Steve Jacob- sen, Matt Petersen, Chad Jorgensen and Mike Venteicher. Steve Jacobsen commented, “I had a lot of fun and I got to play a little varsity.” by Darrin Munch Hansen Insurance Agency Audubon, jowa 56 i i r 'iVMt Varsity Record Irwin 2-6 EHK 4-14 A-C 14-4 O-M 14-4 Logan 7-2 EHK 5-4 Underwood 6- C-M 2-19 19 Anita 12-0 Anita 11-1 Guthrie 1-8 Audubon 1-12 B-F 6-2 Audubon 7-16 Walnut 2-8 Dunlap 7-8 Panora 4-8 Bridgewater O-M 7-1 13-3 EHK 0-10 Walnut 6-16 C-M 1-7 Guthrie 0-9 1) The 1985 boys varsity baseball team front row - Batboy Mark Vente :her. Mark Jensen. James Paige. Robert Hansen. Matt Petersen. Aaron Pautsen and Coach Mossman Back row - Bill Stock well. Chad Jorgensen. Steve Jacobsen. Keith Kiteknger. Tim Kilworth. Mike Venteicher. Gary Magtii and Adam Lauridsen Not pictured - Lester Haskins 2) Chad Jor- gensen is waiting to slug a homer 3) Coach Mossman hits the bail as Gary Magiii retrieves from the outfield 4) The junior varsity team front row • Batboy Mark Venteicher. Robert Hansen, Brent Brink meter. Joe Jessen. Tim Huegench. Jason Johnson and Matt Petersen Second row - Chad Jorgensen. Steve Jacob- sen. Tim Kilworth. Kevin Lauridsen. Todd Sonntag and Coach Mossman Not pictured - Travis Wilson 5) Mike Venteicher. Dana Brink- meter. Lester Haskins. James Paige. Robert Hansen. Steve Jacobsen. Kevin Lauridsen and Matt Petersen sit in the dugout watching the game. 6) James Paige warms up as Kevin Lauridsen waits h«s turn 7) Gary Magiii gets ready to hit the ball Keating Audubon Jn Zke Sma Zoumey Screams being yelled from the bleacher echoed through the ball park this summer as the 1985 softball girls came out with 14 wins and 16 losses We started the year real slow only winning 3 out of our first 15 games But after a third place finish at the Shelby-Tennant Tourna- ment. we started a 9 game winning streak and finished the last 15 games with at 12-4 record. Coach Bill Taylor commented Our team was young and we hope to have very good seasons for many years to come. Some of the players had over all comments about the season. ‘‘I thought we were pretty good especially at the end of the year, considering we lost all of the seniors. Teresa Wolf said. Stacy Han- sen replied. At the beginning of the year we weren’t doing too hot. but as the season progressed we improved. To top it off. we won our own tournament and we beat Audubon! We played as a team. We supported each other and we had fun. Our team did okay. We had fun and that's what’s most important. Dana Brmkmeier commented. 5 The girls also told of memorable embarrassing moments. Mary Han- ika started It was during the varsity game at B-F. I had just got done catching for J.V and was hot and sweaty. I had my cleats off and my socks and stirrups pushed down because I just benched varsity. It was the end of the game and Coach Taylor called me to pinch hit. So I ran out there with my socks rolled down and my Nikes on. I was so embarrassed I struck out I could have died. Monica Petersen also had one of those moments to tell about. Well, getting ready for the big play of the game-a ground ball was hit Me (the trusty short stop) gets ready to field the ball and the ball goes between my legs — EMBARRASSING! But the most memorable of the season had to be beating Audubon in the Extra Tournament. ’ The starters for the 1985 softball team were: 1st base-Cathy Jessen. 2nd base- Shanna Wolf. 3rd base-BreAnn Jayne and Karen Froker. short stop-Momca Petersen. outfielders-DeEtte Black. Dana Brmkmeier. and Sheri Dennis, catcher- Sue Hill, and pitcher-Beth Hack well and Teresa Wolf. At the end of the year four girls were chosen for all-conference 1st team all-conference outfield was Sue Hill. 2nd team all-conference were Beth Hack well for pitcher and Teresa Wolf for infield DeEtte Black was chosen ad 3rd team all-conference outfield. As you can see we had many young players this summer and 11 or 12 different starters at one time or another There is a lot of good talent and if the girls work hard l feel we can win more games next year than this year's 14-16 record. commented Coach Taylor by Jane Andersen 58 • 1. The 1985 girls softball team front row: DeEtte Black. Staci Dennis. Tracy Wheeler. Dana Venteicher. BreAnn Jayne. Stacy Han- sen second row: Karen Froker. Shanna Wolf. Tere- sa Wolf. Sheri Dennis. Dana Brmkmeier. Mary Hamka. Tracy Venteicher. Third row Monica Petersen. Car- ol Landon. Beth Hackweli. Coach Bill Taylor. Susie Hill. Cathy Jessen. Debbie Schrampfer. 2 Susie Hill gets ready as one of Beth’s pitches comes in hard. 3. Teresa Wolf walks to the plate hoping for a homerun 4 Beth Hackweli throws a fast pitch striking the other team out. 5 Beth Hackweli and Shanna Wolf watch as Carol Landon hustles to tag first base 6 Coach Taylor gives the team a pep talk before they begin playing Tirst Whitney Wank 4 Zrust 3rd And Chestnut; 7th And Chestnut At tan tie, Jowa 59 “A Juh Group t Work With!” “The cheerleaders remind me of myself sometimes when I was in high school. They keep me active and they are always a fun group to work with,” commented Janet Franke, cheerleading sponsor. Janet said that sponsoring cheerleaders was another challenge for her, but that she loves doing things that she’s never done before. I was never a cheerleader since I always went out for a sport, she said. I enjoy working with the younger girls, also.” It seems not to be hard to have an embarrassing moment when a cheerleader, right Laura? Laura May remembered one: The time when at a home basketball game I thought a cheer was over and started jumping up and down - but it wasn't over! In Robyne Akers' opinion, there were MANY embarrassing moments to choose from. Robyne remembered the boys yelling at her during the “time out cheers and when everyone fell during the “King Tut” mount! The cheerleaders had many favorite cheers including “Vikings United , “Victory Bound , and “Hey, You Vi- kings.” They hope to go to a summer camp so they can get some new ideas for cheers that would be more exciting for the crowd to listen to. Overall, the girls enjoyed Ms. Franke as their sponsor. Stephanie Wede commented, “Ms. Franke was nice. I liked her a lot.” Laura May con- cluded, We all got along well and we enjoyed what we were doing. by Micah Jessen 60 1) Jane Andersen works with the winter squad on a new cheer. 2) Smile. Sara! The girls cheer during the Exira Wrestling Tournament. 3) Kelly Jensen and the rest of the girls seem to enjoy this routine! 4) Toni Jensen and Sara Kendrick look over the wrestling Tournament program with Lois Behrens. (Looking for men. ladies?) 5) The 1986 winter cheerleading squad, front row - Laura May. Sara Kendrick. Toni Jensen. Back row - Robyne Akers. Sherri Hansen. Tina Winchester. Steph- anie Wede and Kelly Jensen. 6) Robyne Akers helps out the basketball crowd by psyching them up. 7) The girls appear shy in front of the camera during a basketball game. 5 61 SMS Students Jnvade the Windy City! Exira's advanced science classes took a three-day field trip to Chicago, Illinois, on April 3-5, touring nine of Chicago s educational points of interest. The students boarded a chartered bus at 11:00 p.m. at the Exira High School on Wednesday, April 2, and headed for Chicago. Arrival time was approximately 9:00 a.m. at the Essex Inn, where the students spent two nights of rest following their daily tours of the Windy City. The tour began at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange where the students had a chance to see world-wide trading of commodities. After that, Shedd Aquarium was the next point of interest. The students traveled through a building of many aquariums filled with fish, marine plants and marine animals. The next stop was the John Hancock Building. Students visited the 96th floor, the observation floor. They could see all of Chicago and look out over Lake Michi- gan through telescopes. The Museum of Fine Arts Research and Holographic Center was another stop for the EHS students. There they viewed the newest advancements in photography and art, the hologram. The Museum of Science and Industry was a huge three-story building filled with different industries and sciences including farming, music, electronics, physics, history, medicine, etc. At the Adler Planetarium students went to a domed room where a man- made replica of the sky was shown. The last day of the trip the students went to the Field Museum of Natural History. Here they saw animals of ev- ery species and bones of animals from prehistoric times. A room of gems was on display, also. I enjoyed the trip,” replied Karen Froker, especially the free time! “The trip to Chicago proved to be fun and a very exciting experience,” com- mented Judy Hansen, one of four sponsors on the trip. She continued, “I appreciated traveling with a very well- behaved group. It was very worth- while!” Robert and Judy Hansen trav- eled with the group as chaperones along with sponsor Dave Best and his wife, Pat. by John Crawley M Other sight-seeing during free time was spent at the Sears Tower and the Art Center. 4 1) The Chicago troupe: front row - Mitchell Cog- Ion. Monica Petersen. Lori Kommes. Lisa Paul- sen. Teresa Albertsen. Tom Paulsen and Joe Muhr. Second row - Sara Kendrick. Lila Peder- sen. Anne Taylor. Kelly Jensen. Karen Froker. Steve Hansen and Dana Brinkmeier. Third row - Becky Figgins. Tomoko Ito. Micah Jessen. Darrin Munch and Tim Kilworth. Back row - Ed (the bus driver). Dave Best. Chris Meyer and Brian Taylor. 2) EHS tourists wait before crossing a busy Chi- cago street corner. 3) Dave Best clowns for the photographer. 4) Brian Taylor poses beside a statue of one of his ancestors. Beau Taylor, a famous Civil War veteran who accidentally shot himself in the foot. 5) Some of the juniors take time out from sight-seeing for a photo: Steve Hansen. Tim Kilworth. Micah Jessen. Brian Tay- lor. Dana Brinkmeier and Karen Froker. 6) Micah Jessen and Tim Kilworth enjoy the Chicago sky- line. 7) On the way to Chicago! - Dana Brink- meier and Karen Froker. Springbrook On May 8th and 9th the seventh grade class traveled to Springbrook for their spring trip. It all started Thursday. From 10:00 to 12:00 the students had summer survival and shelter building. At 12:30 there was an observation hike of the park area. At 1:30 the group had a blueprinting nature and T-shirt activ- ity. At 3:00 was tree identification and at 4:00 was an orienting activity where the use of a compass was explained. Free time came at 5:00. followed by a section of time on small animal trap- ping at 6:45. At 8:15 there was an owl talk and at 9:00 was campfire and owl calling. Then, to finish things off for the night, the students had a “who goes there” and black light tracking. Free time and sleep” followed, ending the first day. The next morning at 8:00 came the results of the small animal trapping followed by a fisheries study at 10:00 and aging of fish at 11:00. Last but not least came the Sheeder Prairie Study. My favorite things over there were between classes when we had spare time, when we had lunch and when we went to bed because we were talking about the whole time, said Lisa Hansen. “I liked the class with the T-shirt painting.” Angela Liddick added, It was sort of fun, but the best part about it was the free time. We had a lot of fun and Mrs. Lowe was fun to have along as a chap- erone.” by Jedd Jensen 8 1) Sara Vaughan looks on in amazement at the shelter built and occupied by Ryan Wilson, Steve Sonntag, Jeff Wiemann and Lisa Hansen. 2) Steve Hocamp and Tim Wahlert add materials to the roof of their shelter. 3) Steve Sonntag and Ryan Wilson intently work on their shelter. 4) Jenny Luft, Angie Hackwell. Joy Ven- teicher. Holly Akers and Marty Jorgensen huddle within the con- fines of their shelter. 5) Ryan Wilson looks on as Todd Nielsen and Brian Schwab ponder what to do next making their shelter. 6) Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Lowe work on their survival worksheet. 7) The seventh grade group picture after their return from Springbrook - most still manage a smile after two busy days! Front row - H. Akers, J. Venteicher. A. Hackwell. J. Luft and N. Stierle. Second row - L. Hansen, S. Hocamp, A. Liddick, G. Jensen. R. Wilson. J. Andersen. M Jorgensen. B. Schwab and J. Faga. Third row - J. Wiemann, T. 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Brinkmeier. Second row - S. Kendrick. S. Wolf. M. Petersen. A. Van Aernam. K. Lauridsen. D. Brinkmeier. Third row - B. Figgins. K. Froker. M Petersen. L. Haskins. L. Behrens. P. Wahlert. Fourth row - M Johnson. S. Hansen. C. Mey- er. S. Dennis. J. Van Aernam. M Hansen. Fifth row - J. Crawley. T. Kilworth. S. Jacobsen. B. Taylor. J. Johnson. Back row - J. Jensen and S. Hansen. 4) Ursala (Shanna Wolf) can’t believe that Kim is quit- ting the Conrad Birdie Fan Club! 5) “Ed Sullivan! Ed Sullivan! We're gonna be on Ed Sullivan!” Mr. McAfee (Chris Meyer). Mrs. McA- fee (Jane Andersen). Kim (monica Petersen and the McAfee's young son (Brent Brinkmeier) look for- ward to that big moment in televi- sion. 6) Conrad Birdie (Jason Van Aernam) has had about enough of the reporters’ (Matt Sleister and John Crawley) insults. Albert (Steve Hansen) and Rosie (Ann Van Aernam) try to restrain him as Phyllis (Dana Brinkmeier) looks on in horror. Zke Auto Clinic Sidra, Ja. 70 1 I 4 “The thing that stands out in my mind is how everyone can come together and put on one heck of a show after so many rehearsals had gone bad or had failed in some way, commented Chris Meyer about this year's pro- duction of “Bye Bye Birdie. Despite the usual rehearsal conflicts and hair pulling, on November 8 and 9 the cast did indeed “pull one off - Friday being a regular performance and Saturday being a dinner theatre organized by Vicki Lowe, home ec teacher, and her foods class. “Bye Bye Birdie” is the story of an “Elvis type rock and roll singer (Jason Van Aernam) about to be drafted into the army. His manager, Albert Petersen (Steve Hansen) and secretary (Ann Van Aernam) devise a scheme to have Birdie give a last kiss live on the Ed Sullivan Show to one of his loyal fans chosen at ran- dom. Kim McAfee (Monica Petersen) from Sweet Apple, Ohio, is the lucky recipient of the kiss. As Birdie and his entourage descend upon Sweet Apple, the town is turned into an uproar. Kim’s sweetheart (Steve Jacobsen) and family (Chris Mey- er, Jane Andersen and Brent Brinkmeier) soon find their lives turned upside down by the commotion. Matters are further complicated by Albert’s mother (Lisa Paulsen) who arrives to disrupt the grow- ing affection between her son and secre- tary. “It was 'loads’ of fun!” said Monica Pe- tersen. “Everyone had a fun part and got along very well - we had a good time. It was fun for the audience to watch and we loved performing for them. I think it was the best play we have ever done.” Jane Andersen added, “I think it was a super production and I think that Mr. Walker and Mrs. Paulsen deserve most of the credit for all of their hard work.” “I thought this year’s musical went very well. I was impressed by the leadership and ability of the seniors. I thought the underclassmen showed lots of talent and have great potential for the future. I thought that the dinner theatre worked well and hope it is a continuing addition to our musical productions,” said Mrs. Paul- sen, director. 71 Zke 8ma junior High Presents 1) Cast of Ducktails and Bobby Sox. Front row - M Sleister, L. Hansen. Second row - D. Paulsen. H. Akers. K. Madsen. L. Harms. A. Liddick. J. Faga. Third row - J. Wiemann. J. Luft. S. Vaughan. R. Krcmarik. L. Hackwell. T. Hansen. S. Hackwell, C. Bargo. Fourth row - B. Haley. T. Hennick. J. Toms. J. Farris. L. Lappe. Fifth row - T. Wahlert. C. Lynam. R. Wilson. M Emery. B. Schwab. Sixth row - S. Sonntag. M. Jorgensen. T. Nielsen. B. Figgins. M. Petersen. 2) Tami is threatened by Jeff and Jeremie. 3) Jody and Marty dance the fox trot. 4) Jeremy and Krista exchange insults in the Victor Malt Shop. 5) Brett points out constellations to Sara. 6) Cheerleaders Darcie. An- gela. Holly. Sheri. Lori and Marti break into a cheer. 7) The Yellow Jacket Gang - Krista. Tami. Ryan. Jeremy. Jeremie. Linda. Julyn, Todd. Jenny. Steve and Jeff. “Duck tails and Mob by Sox” March 27 What happened Friday. March 21? The Exira junior high presented Duck Tails and Bobby Sox , that's what! The musical takes place in the 1950’s and most of the action is in the Victor Malt Shop where the high school crowd gathers after school. The big game against Hartville is the next day. home- coming, and will decide the state championship. Curtis Jackson, a rock star, and his manager. San- dra Harper, have come to Hartville incognito to see why Jackson’s re- cords aren’t selling. The motorcy- cle gang, led by Wheels , is go- ing to cause trouble at the game because Alex, the quarterback, has stolen Wheel’s girl. Alice. This is all too confusing for Tillie. the dingbat waitress at the Victor Malt Shop. Almost all the actors seemed to like something different about the musical this year. What Lori liked most was. I like it when it’s back in the '50’s. You get a taste of how it was back then. It’s really fun and exciting! (Most of the action takes place in the Victor Malt Shop, a typical 50’s setting com- plete with a juke box. malt ma- chine and checkered floor.) But what's a musical without at least a few embarrassing moments? Dan Hopper, who played Curtis JacWhen I sang ’Ugga Wugga Rock’! Lisa Hackwell's (Sandra Harper) most em- barrassing moment was. When there were supposed to be motorcycle sounds in the back, but nothing happened, so I just went on saying. What's that? A Sherman tank?' I sounded really stupid! Ms. Paulsen was the director of the musical this year I think she had a lot of patience to work with us this year, said Bret Figgins. Chrissy Bargo added. She knows what she is doing and she makes it fun. When she told us we were doing a high school play. I think she really thought we could do it. Ms. Paulsen herself added. I thought the kids did a good job. They were enthusiastic and hard-working. I was extremely pleased with the set this year. It’s a good learning experience which prepares the junior high students for the high school musicals. 73 Qirls Chorus Number One! Chorus has come a long way in Exira. With a total of 67 students entered there is no way you can miss! The most responsible person for bringing this program to such a great height would have to be no one but Mrs. Paulsen. “Mrs. Paulsen has been a real credit to Exira’s music department. She takes time for each individual and cares about you not only as a student but as a person, stated Lois Behrens. “She knows what she's talking about. We will all miss her next year a lot!” added Stacy Thompson. The most memorable thing this year for the girls would have to be getting a I” rating on girls chorus at large group contest, a goal Mrs. Paulsen had set her mind on early in the year and achieved after all these years of teaching. For Ann Van Aernam and Steve Jacobsen the most memorable event was making All-State recalls. Dana Brinkmeier thought the popular music was fun to sing. “Mrs. Paulsen’s really pretty good and she strives for excellence. It’s what a good chorus director does. Besides being a high school chorus teacher, Mrs. Paul- sen is also the junior high teacher as well. The high point of the year with the junior high would have to be the jr. high musical. I thought the kids worked hard to pull it off. There’s a lot of potential here. I hope they keep it up!” Well, now that the girls have hit the big one, what next? “The guys need to prove themselves now to keep up with the girls. Sight reading and carrying parts indepen- dently and intonation are always things to work on, also, said Mrs. Paulsen. “I really enjoy being around the students because we really have a nice friendly talented group of kids in school and they are fun to be around. I also have made some close friendships with faculty members and I’ll miss them a lot! Mrs. Paulsen commented. Mrs. Paulsen will be a student and teacher next year at the University of Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls. Good luck, Mrs. P.! by Mark Scott 74 1) The high school swing choir performs “New York. New York at a concert in the cafeteria. 2) Although missing several members, the high school chorus poses in the gym: P Wahlert. K. Kirchoff. J. Jessen. J. Johnson. T. Jensen. M Petersem. J. Van Aernam. T. Huegerich. T. Wheeler. D. Venteicher. K. Froker. M. Sleister. B Jayne. B Paulsen. D Lauritsen. R. Akers. J. Crawley. S. Jacobsen. D. Brmkmeier. T. Kilworth. S. Wede, T. Ito. S. Hansen. S. Dennis. B. Taylor. L Behrens. B Figgins. L. Haskins. S. Wolf. M Hanika. S. Hansen. T Albertsen. M Petersen. T. Venteicher. J. Van Aernam. B. Sorensen. J. Andersen and S. Kendrick. 3) The victorious girls chorus sings in the gym during a Christmas concert. 4) Dana. Kim. Tina and others practice with Mrs. P. 5) The boys high school chorus. 6) The junior high chorus during the Christmas concert. 4 75 Another busy year has ended for the Exira High School Band program. The band performed half-time shows for all the home football games, all the home basketball games, and at numerous concerts, including the Christmas concert, spring concert, pops concert, E’Cabaret, elementary concert and ju- nior high concert. A performance for Memorial Day was also on the band agenda. The junior high jazz band played for Crime Stoppers in Audubon and also this year there were try-outs for the 1987 Cotton Bowl Parade as done two years ago. All participants - Steve Hansen, Stacy Thompson and Mary Hanika — quali- fied! Three band students went to Red Oak to per- form in the Southwest Iowa Honor Band: Moni- ca Petersen, Steve Hansen and Shelley Hack- well. This year Exira hosted the Rolling Hills Conference Honor Band and students from the conference performed a concert that night in the high school gym. The high school jazz band also attended a contest, the first in many years. In the spring came preparations for large and small group contests. A pre-contest was held in the school for the vocal and band students. This year, also, Buena Vista College band in- structor Reg Schive brought down his college band to perform for the high school and help the band prepare for large group contest. 76 1985-86 A Busy for the mmmmi ■Baud The college students were housed with faculty and stu- dents' families for the night. The culmination of the year was a big fund raiser - a slave auction and ice cream social - to raise money for the band trip. The trip was to Kansas City to perform at Worlds of Fun. Besides Worlds of Fun. they visited the Kansas City Zoo. Summer activities included the annual Fourth of July parade and a parade at the Manilla Centennial. Mr. Nielsen, band instructor, commented, This has been the busiest year for the band that I have had in my nine years of teaching. The stu- dents did an outstanding job of attending rehearsals and performances. Their attitude was also outstanding, as well as the co-operation and sup- port of the parents.” 1) Marching band members pose for a group shot on the football field. 2) Steve Hansen shows his handiwork on the trombone during a pep assembly. 3) Rick Nielsen leads the band in the recessional during graduation. 4) Junor high band members who participated in small group contest pose: Front row - C. Bargo. T. Hansen, T. Hennick. B. Wahlert. L. Hackwell. S. Hack- well. J. Venteicher. J. Farris. J. Toms. M. Sleister and A. Liddick. Back row - B. Figgins, L. Lappe. B. Haley. T. Wahlert. J. Andersen. J. Luft, A. Hackwell. G. Jensen. D. Hopper. M. Jorgensen and B. Stuetelberg. 5) Jenny Luft and Joy Ven- teicher add their talent to the school song during the homecoming pep rally in the city park. 6) On. Exira! Toot that flute. Stacy! 7) The junior high band plays in the gym for the Christmas concert. 8) Steve, Monica, and other pep band members psych up the EHS student body during a pep rally. 8lla’s Beauty Shop 77 Many Activities At SMS 1 1) First place! Marti Sleister is first to the ribbon at the junior high conference track meet in Elk Horn. 2) What happens on bonfire night? Right! Jedd and his buddies help’’ the participants in the snake dance along. 3) Dana Venteicher works on her gingerbread house in foods class. 4) Darrin Munch takes a break from practical journalism to pose for a shot. 5) Mike hands off to Lester at the district meet. 6) Harold Godwin, long time board member, receives an apprecia- tion award from Charlotte Smetana from the Exira Education Association. 7) Tim Huegerich shows he isn’t really that bad of a guy by helping Mr Sleister wash desks after school. 8) The junior high swing choir performs during the Christmas concert. 9) Go. Brian! Brian works on improving his record for the 1985-86 season. Drill Zeam “Since this was my first year, I don't know what the team was like compared to other years, but I feel that the girls did an excellent job. They had several dance steps that some con- sidered difficult, and they moved around the field more than before,” said drill team instructor, Vicki Henningsen. There were a total of sixteen girls out for drill team. Drill team consists of dance steps and jumps to co-ordinate with music to make up a routine. The girls performed to show that there can be more to extra-curricular activities like sports and music. The girls seemed to like performing for their par- ents as well as the fans of the Exira teams. “It’s exciting to see something different at half time to keep everyone's atten- tion and maybe even bring more to these activities, said Vicki. The drill team practiced many times at seven o'clock in the morning and late night practices were pretty common, also. The girls usually went over their routines as much as they needed until they felt comfortable about performing in front of an audience. I thought that drill team went really well this year and every- one got along well. Vickie was a great sponsor and she helped everyone out a lot. I’m going to miss it next year,” stated Lisa Paulsen. Dana Brinkmeier commented that she thought that she was going out for drill team next year and also that she had to work hard. Everything had to be perfect!” she said. Kelly Jensen added, “Vicki helped us to get organized and do our routine well. I think we were better this year than last. I will never forget the time when my shoe got stepped on while we were walking out onto the field and I had to do the routine with only one shoe - and it was freezing out!” “I’m very thankful to the drill team for all their co-operation, ideas and eagerness throughout the season. We had to work around many other activities and things got pretty hectic, but the girls worked hard and long - and for that I am thankful. I also believe parents and the school should be proud of the girls for getting out in front of the audience and peforming in all kinds of weather,” summed up Vicki. by Mark Scott 5 1) The 1985-86 drill team: Front row - V. Hen- nmgsen. T. Wheeler. M Petersen. L. Paulsen. L. May and S. Hansen. Second row - K. Jensen. S. Dennis. D. Brinkmeier. M. Kommes and S. Den- nis. 2) The girls get into their preparation stance before a performance. 3) Lisa seems to be having a great time! 4) Vicki Hennmgsen. the drill team sponsor, prepares the tape for the girls’ music. 5) The girls form a circle in the center of the gym. 6) Sheri Dennis and Kelly Jensen in performance. 7) Shanna and Teresa enjoy their moves. Zhe 1986 Speech year - A SUCCESS! The 1985-86 speech year can only be de- scribed in one word - SUCCESS. It was a chal- lenging year for all the students involved in large and individual group speech contests. The large group took seven entries to state; the I’s are as follows: Ensemble Acting - “The Witch” (Stacy Hansen, Chris Meyer, Jacobsen, Brian Taylor, Stacy Hansen, Joe Jessen, Tere- sa Wolf, Lois Behrens, Ann Van Aernam). The individual team took twenty-four entries to state and the I's are as follows: Chris Meyer (Radio News), Jane Andersen (Public Address Original Oratory). Denise Schrampfer (Public Address, Literary Program), Shanna Wolf (Hu- morous Acting, After Dinner Speaking), Kelly Jensen (Prose), James Paige (Humorous Act- ing), Scott Hansen (Humorous Acting), Robyne Akers (Prose), Kristi Nancarrow ( Expository Address), Lois Behrens (After Dinner Speak- ing), Toni Jensen (Radio News), Laura May (Storytelling, Literary Program), Ann Van Aer- nam (Dramatic Acting), Stacy Hansen (Humor- ous Acting, Original Oratory), Jason Johnson (Expository Address). There were 12,000 students across the state participating in speech contests this year. Two hundred fifty of these (1 out of 48) earned the honor of advancing to All-State competition. Exira, pillar of speech success, had three stu- dents who were honored by being selected to perform in this festival: Laura May (storytelling), Chris Meyer (radio news) and Denise Schrampfer (public address). They performed at Cedar Falls on April 14 representing Exira. “We have come a long way and it is great to have as many people out as there are. We have a great senior leadership and next year I hope we will be able to enjoy our success,” com- mented Lois Behrens. Laura May stated, “We have been doing well over all. I hope the success continues next year,” while Stacy Thompson added, “I am really glad a lot of people were out. It really helps and Ms. Berryhill has helped a lot.” The MVP awards were given this year to the following: Freshman - Laura May, sophomore - Stacy Hansen, junior - Shanna Wolf, and senior - Jane Andersen. Ms. Berryhill commented, “I love coaching speech. The kids at Exira High School have really worked to pull themselves into the ranks of the top speech squads. At the coaches’ convention the Director of the Speech Association told me that he had been noticing how good Exira was getting. I am thrilled that we are earning a reputation. “We will miss out seniors - Jane, Denise, Cindy and Chris have been good leaders. I’m glad that we have so many talented freshmen. I think our team’s strength will continue to grow. “With a little bit of luck, the Exira Speech Squad can do ANYTHING.” 82 1) The 1986 small group speech squad. First row - T. Jensen. T. Wheeler. K. Nancarrow, R. Akers and L. May. Second row - J. Jessen. S. Hansen. K. Froker. S. Wolf. K. Jensen. S. Thompson and D. Schrampfer. Third row - J. Andersen. A. Van Aernam. D. Schrampfer. L. Behrens. S. Hansen. Fourth row - J. Van Aer- nam. S. Jacobsen. C. Meyer and J. Johnson. 2) Outstanding small group performers who attended the festival in Cedar Falls: Chris Meyer. Denise Schrampfer. Laura May and Coach Berryhill. 3) The 1986 large group speech squad: Front row - K. Nancarrow. R. Akers. S. Hansen. L. May. T. Wheeler. S. Olsen. T. Jensen and P. Wahlert. Second row - S. Hansen. S. Thompson. A. Van Aernam. L. Behrens. S. Dennis and D. Black. Third row - K. Jensen. K. Froker. S. Wolf. T. Wolf. B. Taylor. S. Jacobsen and J. Van Aernam. Fourth row - J. Johnson. B. Brinkmeier. J. Jessen and Ms Berryhill. 4) The choral read- ing group performs their selection of Things That Go Bump in the Night for the E’Ca- baret. 5) Scott Hansen performs his after dinner speech about deer hunting for the E'Cabaret this spring. 6) Ms. Berryhill coaches the choral reading group. 7) Ms. Berryhill's speech class performs a brief skit for 7th period study hall. Cozine Auto Supply, Audubon Js A teaming £xperience’’ The 1985-86 FFA chapter held many memorable moments for most. For Matthew Sleister it was when the crop production class was able to go out in the shop and weld for the first time of the year. For Jon Van Aernam, the most memorable moment was when some members went to the National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, and Chris Meyer showed how toothpaste could be used in re-decorating. The chapter consisted of 36 members with Chris Meyer, president; Pat Petersen, vice-president; Brian Juelsgaard, secretary; Matthew Sleister, treasurer; Jeff Petersen, reporter; Gary Killen, sentinel; Brad Schwenneker, asst, secretary; Mike Venteicher, asst, treasurer, and Jon Van Aernam, asst, reporter, leading the other 27 members to seventh in the district point system out of 42 chapters in the district. There were several highlights of the year. Zach Wheeler advanced to districts in the FFA Creed and Chris Meyer was the S.W. District Sentinel and advanced to district in the extemp, speaking contest. The chapter received the BOAC Award, Triple Crown Award and was recognized for being a fifty-year chapter. At State Convention Pat Petersen received the BOAC Volunteerism Award as well as participating in the State FFA Band. Jeff Petersen received the Des Moines Register Journalism Award for his efforts as chapter re- porter. Chris Meyer and Rodney Hansen received the Iowa Farmer Degree at the 1986 State Convention. Brad Schwenneker advanced to state with his small animal pro- ficiency by placing first at districts. Brian Juelsgaard felt that FFA, “teaches you responsibility and gives you courage to talk in public while Mark Scott added, “It is the main business in this community and I feel it's very important to people who want to carry on the family’s tradition.” “Many people think FFA is just a bunch of farmers. But it’s not. It’s much more than that, said President Chris Mey- er. “FFA is a learning experience that can help you devel- op skills lasting a lifetime.” by Lester Haskins i 84 1) 1986 Exira FFA. Front row: J. Nielsen. D. Killen, J. Petersen. C. Meyers. P. Petersen. M Petersen. B. Paul- sen and T. Hansen. Second row - D. Petersen. G. Killen. T. Huegerich. M. Sleister. J. Van Aernam. T. Wilson. Z. Wheeler and T. Sonntag. Third row - R. Hansen (11), M Bauer. S. Hansen. A. Paulsen. D. Lauritsen and G. Schultes. Fourth row - J. Jensen and M. Scott. Fifth row - T. Kilworth. D Munch. L. Haskins. T. Paulsen. M. Im- mel. J. Muhr and R. Hansen (12). 2) Rodney Hansen (12) and Chris Meyer - Iowa Farmers. 3) Mike V.. Aaron P.. Matt S.. Jon V. and Tim H. participate in a soil judging contest 4) Brian Juelsgaard helps unload the fruit and cheese truck in December. 5) Rod. Tom and Pat help paint the football field for homecoming. 6) Jedd. Darrin and Tom prepare a tasty pork treat in class. 7) Pres. Chris Meyer presents Ken Cullings with the honorary chapter farmer award Audubon Co-operative Feed, Fuel, Keytrol Fuel, Grain, Seed, Fertilizer - Everything for Today’s Agriculture 85 Art fair Meld April 75 Tuesday, April 15, 1986, the Exira High School gymnasium was.attractively decked out with display baords full of fine art works. Approximately 160 students from the Rolling Hills Conference were competing for medals and ribbons. Orient- Macksburg finished first with 27 prizes and Exira came in second with 24. The rest of the standings were: Cumberland- Massena (13), Anita (18), Elk Horn-Kimballton (7), Walnut (5) and Bridgewater-Fontanelle (1). Art students participating from Exira were Mitchell Coglon, Teresa Albertsen, Chris Meyer, Lila Pedersen, Monica Peter- sen, Debra Schrampfer, Mark Scott, Stephanie Muzney, Les- ter Haskins, Troy Griffin, Tom Paulsen, Sheri Dennis, Amy Rockwell, Tina Winchester, Cindy Wiskus, Robyne Akers, Mindi Boysen, Sherri Hansen, Breann Jayne, Joe Jessen, Kim Kirchoff, Kristi Nancarrow, Shawn Olsen, Mitch Rydl, James Sampson, George Schultes, Dana Venteicher, Travis Wilson, Jason Petty and Michael Bauer. “I think the art fair was a good opportunity for students to see what other people are doing and maybe even give them some ideas of their own. I especially think the casting demonstra- tion was good. It gave the students ‘hands on' experience. Anyone could participate. I think the art fair is a great idea and I hope they keep it up, said Amy Rockwell. Winning prizes for their art fair projects were: Monica Peter- sen (textiles-1st, ink-3rd, watercolor-5th, sculpture-5th), Stephanie Muzney (textiles-3rd, ink-2nd, poster-1st), Chris Meyer (sculpture-1st, poster-4th), Debra Schrampfer (oil painting-lst 2nd, watercolor-lst, sculpture-3rd), Teresa Albertsen (ceramics-1st 4th, textiles-4th), Mitchell Coglon (sculpture-2nd), Robyne Akers (textiles-2nd, ceramics-5th), Mindi Boysen (2-D design-3rd), Breann Jayne (poster-5th), Travis Wilson (crafts-2nd), Jason Petty (crafts-4th) and Mark Scott (painting-4th). Mindi Boysen commented, It takes a long time to think of what to do and what size to make it and it takes a lot of hard work. When you’re in art, you have to work hard and not just goof around. I felt this year’s show contained fine works from all schools. Art programs in our high schools are important as they teach students to become aware of their surroundings and to ap- preciate the time and effort other artists put into their work! said art teacher, Ardis Petersen. Both articles on pages 86-87 were written by Judy Petersen 2 86 M O.C. Provides “A lasting Experience” . . This year’s Multi-Occupational Cooperative program started off with four students. They were Denise Schrampfer, Mike Immel, Judy Petersen and Cindy Wiskus. The businesses participating were the Exira Community School, the Exira Elementary School, the Exira Branch of the Audubon Coop- erative and the Exchange State Bank. The students spent part of their day working and learning on the job. The rest of the day was spent in school. There was an M.O.C. class in which the students learned all they need to know to get and keep a job in the future. They set up budgets and learned to follow them. This learning experience was designed to carry them far into the future. To thank the employers for participating in the M.O.C. program, the students held an “Employers' Appreciation Banquet. This took place at the Villager restaurant in Walnut. The students bought the employers supper and present- ed them with a framed certificate of appreciation. , I thought this year the M.O.C. class was very profitable. I really did learn a lot. Also, working at the bank will have given me a lasting experience that I would not have gotten otherwise. I have really enjoyed my job and I do believe that Judy and Mike did, too, said Denise Schrampfer. The 1985-86 students and employers were Mike Immel (Audubon Cooperat- ive), Denise Schrampfer (Exchange State Bank) and Judy Petersen (Exira Elementary School). 5 1) M.O.C. students that started the year: C. Wiskus, M. Immel. D. Schrampfer and J. Petersen. 2) Troy and Amy work on a casting demonstration for the art fair. 3) M.O.C. students and their employers eat at the Villager. 4) M.O.C. students and sponsor Jerry Roy. 5) Mitch Rydl poses next to some of his art projects. 6) Deb Schrampfer and her many art exhibits. 1 87 4 1) Mrs. Leinen’s foods class has a salad luncheon for faculty and board Pictured are Judy and Robert Hansen. Jerry Gregory and Jerry Roy. 2) What does a retiring teacher do on a beautiful spring day - help Bernard mow the school lawn! Pictured is Mr. Joslin. 3) Sara Kendrick. Denise Schrampfer and Doug Harms enjoy the senior breakfast sponsored by the Exira Education Association in May. 4) Mr. Nielsen checks up on the rowdies during one of his study halls. 5) Mr Carroll Taylor presents Judy Petersen with the perfect attendence award during class night. 6) Senior high wrestling members help with the scoring and support during a junior high meet. 7) Micah Jessen and John Crawley during practical journalism class. 8) Joe Muhr poses proudly with his tractor during Tractor Drive-In Day sponsored by the FFA. 91 Spirit Week Starts Homecoming Homecoming 1985 started off on September 30 with a busy week planned. For one thing, it was Spirit Week. For another, eight senior girls would be nominated as queen candidates. All the classes were busy preparing their floats for Friday’s parade. Excitement was in the air at EHS. Spirit Week was a success. Monday’s special event was Pajama Day. Cindy Wiskus stated, I think everyone was getting involved somehow to pep the morale of the team to win. This was a way to show our spirit and let fans, players and coaches get involved. Traci Rattenborg thought, “Pajama Day was really funny. It was embarrassing, but everyone was a pretty good sport about it.” Tuesday was Sunglasses and Sign-on Shirt Day. By the end of the day a majority of the shirts were filled with names. Lori Kommes commented, “This day is really a neat one - especially for seniors because then they can have a shirt with every- one's name on it to look back on after they graduate. Wednesday was the day that all the students were waiting for. Besides being Red and Black Day, it was the day that eight girls were intro- duced as homecoming queen candidates. They were Monica Petersen, Lori Kommes, Steph- anie Muzney, Denise Schrampfer, Teresa Al- bertsen, Cathy Jessen, Carol Landon and Lisa Paulsen. Denise stated, I thought that it was really an honor to be a homecoming queen candidate. Even if I wouldn’t have been select- ed into the court, it made me feel good to know that I was nominated. By Thursday everyone had somehow shown their spirit. This was a lot of the girls’ favorite day - the traditional Jersey Day. Thursday was also the traditional snake dance down to the dump for the bon fire. Many par- ticipated. 2 Viking 5 4 to, Robert And (Judy Wheeler 92 1) The football boys show their enthusiasm as they ride the firetruck to the dump. 2) Stacy Hansen. Shanna Wolf and other members of the marching band play the school song at the pep rally in Ben Jensen Park after the parade. 3) Sue Hill, last year’s homecoming queen, crowns Stephanie Muzney. watched by Jeff Fowble. escort, and Coach Taylor 4) Steve Hansen escorts Teresa Albertsen. one of the queen candidates during Wednesday’s presentation ceremonies. 5) EHS marching band leads the way downtown during the parade. 6) Go. Vikes! Lester Haskins shouts encouragement during the bonfire. 1) Lisa Paulsen. Monica Petersen. Stephanie Muzney. Denise Schrampfer and Lori Kommes pose during the afternoon parade. The royalty's car was driven by Kevin Ritchie. 2) Stephanie Muz- ney reigns as queen of the court with her escort Jeff Fowble. Prin- cess Monica Petersen and her es- cort Lester Haskins. 3) Football boys and Kelly Jensen get psyched during the pep rally at the school before the snake dance. 4) Holly Akers presents Student Body President Mike Luft with the name of the 1985 princess during coronation. 5) The sophomore float Vikes Will Draw First Blood” cruises past Amby’s Garage trailed by Dave Dryden. Viking mascot. 6) Cindy Wiskus. Amy Rockwell and Judy Petersen put the finishing touches on the senior float before the parade. Cwpmate Company fertilizer And Chemicals, (712) 549-241$ 94 Js Homecoming Friday finally came and by now EHS was really full of spirit and morale. Mike Luff said, “I think everyone had really gotten into the spirit of homecoming this year. Everyone looked real gnarly all week! Friday was also Dress Up Day. “It was really neat seeing the football players in three-piece suits, ties and football shoes,” giggled Amy Rockwell. Friday afternoon was the queen coronation. Nerves were on end as the eight candidates waited for 1:30 to arrive. Finally the cafeteria was filled with band mem- bers, alumni, boyfriends, friends, parents, relatives and the student body to see who would be crowned by 1984 Homecoming Queen Sue Hill. The first name called was Lori Kommes, duchess. The lady of the court was Lisa Paulsen and the countess was Denise Schrampfer. The princess was Monica Pe- tersen. As the remaining candidates looked anxiously on, Holly Akers carried the envelope to Student Body President Mike Luft. To the sound of a drum roll Mike opened the envelope and announced, “This year's homecoming queen is .....Stephanie Muzney! Following the coronation was the parade at 2:30. It was a windy afternoon as the floats were judged. First place went to the sophomore float - a Rambo” inspired creation. Second place went to the FFA and third to the junior float. Spirit was high at the pep rally in the city park after the parade, thanks to the cheerleaders. At 7:30 that evening the homecoming game started against the Walnut Warriors, and although the Vikes lost 0-26, the spirit was still up for the dance at 10:00. The band was called X-Static. “The students were really excited about the game and dance. Even without a victory, I think they enjoyed themselves, commented Lisa Paulsen. Stephanie Muzney added, I know it is hard to have a new girl come into a school system, live here one year and then get homecoming queen. There were many girls who probably deserved the honor more than I, but I thank everyone who voted for me. It was a real honor. 6 95 Even without a win, homecoming was a success. It was Tuesday. November 19. The weather was nasty. The fall athletic banquet was scheduled to be - but it was not to be. That day it snowed and blew most of the day. so the banquet was postponed for Thursday. November 21 That night was more pleasant The evening started off with Principal Carroll Taylor giving the welcome to the athletes and their parents. Mike lUft gave the invocation before eating. This year, the same as past years, the table with the seniors and their parents went first, followed by the underclassmen and their parents. The potluck meal was set on tables in the lobby and lasted forty-five minutes. The awards began with Mr Joslin and jr. high volleyball. Coach Josim gave the final records for both the 7th and 8th grade. The 7th grade finished with a 0-8 record and consisted of Holly Akers. Angie Hackwell. Lisa Hansen. Linda Lappe. Angela Liddick. Jenny Luft. Darcie Paulsen. Niki Stierle. Marty Sleister. Sara Vaughan and Joy Venteicher. The 8th grade ended with a 2-5-1 record and consisted of Christine Bargo. Julyn Farris. Lisa and Shelley Hackwell. Tami Hansen. Terri Hennick. Rachel Krcmarik. Krista Madsen. Jody Toms and Beth Wahlert. The volleyball managers were Tracy Lauridsen and Lori Harms. The next awards were given to the jr. high football team pre- sented by Jerry Gregory This was Coach Gregory's first year as junior high coach, and before handing out awards, he commented on a saying by Coach Tom Osborn, stressing a stimulated mind, demanding physical exercise, a development of a sense of responsibility, the importance of discipline, per- serverence and teamwork for athletes. Zhermogas Company, Audubon % Volleyball Qirls Honored At Jail banquet Those receiving awards were Jerry Andersen, Brett Fig- gins, Bill Haley, Marty Jorgensen, Greg Jensen, Chris Lynam, Alec Paulsen, Michael Petersen, Todd Nielsen, Travis Schwenneker, Jeremy Petty, Steve Sonntag, Bri- an Schwab, Kevin Sorensen, Quint Sams, Brian Stuetel- berg, Ryan Wilson and Jeff Wiemann. The team started out with 21 players and ended with 18. Next on the list was Coach Janet Franke who com- mended this year’s varsity volleyball team. The girls won the Rolling Hills Conference and ended the year with a record of fifteen wins and four losses. The jv ended the season being undefeated with nine wins and no losses. The freshmen team also did an excellent job with six wins, two losses and one tie. Those first award- ed were the freshmen: DeEtte Black, Tracy Wheeler, Breann Jayne, Dana Venteicher, Laura May and Brandy Sorensen, The jv players awarded were Sheri Dennis, Karen Froker, Dana Brinkmeier, Tomoko Ito, Teresa Wolf, De- bra Schrampfer, Stacy Hansen, Lori Bargo, Jennifer Emery, Tina Winchester, Mary Hanika and Cindy Wis- kus. Then it was the varsity team’s turn. Awarded were Monica Petersen, Cathy Jessen, Teresa Albertsen, Lori Kommes, Carol Landon and Shanna Wolf. Next Ms. Franke gave out the All-Conference awards to Lori Kommes - first team; Teresa Albertsen - second team; Monica Petersen - second team. Cathy Jessen received honorable mention. Coach Franke gave the MVP award to Lori Kommes and MIP award to Shanna Wolf. Varsity and junior high cheerleaders were next on the agenda. Junior high awards were given to Shelley and Lisa Hackwell, Krista Madsen, Beth Wahlert, Sara Vaughan and Darcie Paulsen. Varsity cheerleaders were Captain Stephanie Muzney and Captain Lisa Paulsen, Michele Kommes, Traci Rattenborg, Toni Jensen, Staci Dennis, Jane Andersen and Ann Van Aernam. Ms. Franke complimented the cheerleaders for showing such enthusiasm, even on the night when the games were cold and rainy. The last item on the agenda was junior varsity and varsity football. These awards were presented by Coach Randy Tjaden, head football coach at Exira. 1) Bill Taylor, his daughter. Harold Albertsen. Jane Jessen and Carroll Taylor begin the chow line at the tall athletic banquet. 2) It Lester or Bill is around, the other is not far behind 3) The drill team is awarded their certificates by Vicki Henningsen. 4) Daren. Tim, James and other troublemakers ham it up for the camera person. 5) Coach Svoboda praises his mat men during the winter banquet. 97 tester Haskins Receives M VP football Award Svoboda Js Hew Coach dor Qrapplers First recognized were the varsity players Mike Luft and Lester Haskins (co-captains). Joe Muhr, Tom Paulsen. Mike Immel. Doug Harms. Bill Stockwell. James Paige. Gary Killen. Rodney Hansen. Steve Hansen. Mark Scott. Matt Petersen. Matthew Sleis- ter. Mike Venteicher. Tim Huegerich. Steve Jacob- sen. Brent Brinkmeier. Jason Van Aernam. Shawn Olsen. Jason Johnson. Zach Wheeler. Joe Jessen. Scott Hansen. Bill Paulsen. Todd Sonntag. Travis Wilson. Dale Killen. Mitch Rydl and Kevin Lauridsen. Manager Brad Schwenneker was also honored. All-conference awards were also presented to Les- ter Haskins who made second team linebacker and also second team offensive guard, and to Mike Luft who made honorable mention. The MVP was Lester Haskins who commented. I thought it was a great privilege to get this award, but I think the whole team should have gotten it because we were awfully young and we worked all right together. After the awards were finished. Carroll Taylor wished everyone a safe trip home. The Exira High School was the scene of the winter athletic banquet on March 18. The purpose of the banquet was to recognize the school’s students who represented the school in extra-curricular activities this winter. Danish Mutual insurance Association 98 The banquet started out with an invocation given by Monica Petersen followed by - the food! A potluck supper was enjoyed followed by the awards. Viking JV basketball players were honored first: Zach Wheeler. Kevin Lauridsen. Bill Paulsen. Jeff Paige. Tim Huegerich. Daren Lauritsen and Jason Johnson. They were coached by Paul Paul- sen and Bill Taylor. The 1985-86 Viking varsity basketball team consisted of Brian Taylor. Doug Harms. Bill Stockwell. Mike Luft. Aaron Paulsen. Matthew Sleister. Matt Petersen. Chad Jorgensen. James Paige and Steve Hansen. Dana Brinkmeier. Joleah Flathers. Amy Luft. Jennifer Petersen. Deb Schrampfer. Stacy Hansen. Stacy Thompson. DeEtte Black. Staci Dennis. Michele Kommes. Paula Wahlert. Tracy Wheeler. Tomoko Ito, Dana Venteicher and Breann Jayne made up the 1985-86 Vikingette jv basketball girls team. Members of the girls varsity squad were Cathy Jessen. Lori Kommes. Teresa Albertsen, Lisa Paulsen. Monica Petersen. Carol Landon. Shanna Wolf, Sheri Dennis. Teresa Wolf, Deb Schrampfer. Stacy Hansen. Stacy Thompson. Joleah Flathers. Amy Luft and Jennifer Petersen under the direction of Coach Lisa Henry and Assistant Coach Janet Franke. The 1985-86 varsity wrestling squad bragged ten members this year under Coach Brian Svoboda. They were Shawn Olsen. Todd Sonntag. Brent Brinkmeier. Travis Wilson. Jason Van Aernam. Clarence Wilson. Mike Venteicher. Brian Juelsgaard. Lester Has- kins and Pat Petersen. Managers were Stephanie Muzney and Ann Van Aernam. Members of the 1985-86 Exira junior high boys basketball team were (seventh grade) Gary Jensen. Marty Jorgensen. Kevin Soren- sen. Steve Sonntag. Travis Schwenneker. Ryan Wilson. Jeff Wie- mann. Tim Wahlert. Alec Paulsen. cHris Lynam and Jerry Ander- sen. Eighth graders consisted of Bill Haley. Ricky Hansen. Jeremy Petty. Danny Hopper and Michael Petersen. Junior high girls basketball included (seventh grade) Joy Ven- teicher. Sara Vaughan. Marty Sleister. Darcie Paulsen. Jenny Luft. Angela Liddick, Angie Hackwell and Holly Akers. Eighth grade was Beth Wahlert. Krista Madsen. Terri Hennick, Tami Hansen. Shelley and Lisa Hackwell and Julyn Farris. The girls were coached by Jim Joslin. Junior high cheerleading was done by Angie Hackwell. Niki Stierle. Lisa Hansen. Chrissy Bargo. Lori Harms. Sara Vaughan and Tracy Lauridsen. Junior high grapplers included Ryan Wilson. Jerry Andersen. Ricky Hansen. Todd Nielsen. Chris Lynam. Jeremie Faga. Steve Sonn- tag. Quint Sams. Greg Jensen. Marty Jorgensen. Danny Hopper and Alec Paulsen. Managers were Tami Hansen and Beth Wahlert and the team was coached by Brian Svoboda. High school cheerleaders were Tina Winchester. Kelly and Toni Jensen. Sara Kendrick. Laura May. Robyne Akers. Sheri Hansen. Stephanie Wede and Stacy Thompson, sponsored by Janet Franke. The drill team was advised by Vicki Henningsen this year. Mem- bers were Staci Dennis. Tina Winchester. Toni Jensen. Michele Kommes. Laura May. Tracy Wheeler. Lois Behrens. Stacy Han- sen. Stacy Thompson. Ann Van Aernam. Teresa Wolf. Dana Brinkmeier. Sheri Dennis. Kelly Jensen. Shanna Wolf and captains Monica Petersen and Lisa Paulsen. The winter athletic banquet at EHS was a success! by Lester Haskins and Brian Juelsgaard 1) Janet Franke and a mob of her volleyball students mug for the photographer at the fall athletic banquet. 2) The 1985-86 Exira junior varsity basketball team receives their awards at the winter athletic banquet. 3) Coach Bill Taylor says a few words before honoring his basketball players. 4) The Exira 1985-86 varsity girls’ basketball team. 5) Lisa Henry announces the 1985-86 girls’ basketball team. Frederick's Photography Atlantic. Jowl The month of April 1986 came before most of the juniors were ready. The year seemed to speed by quickly as they made preparations for the prom menu and decorations. The food committee, along with the junior mothers, worked together to come up with this year’s menu: prime rib, baked potato, green bean casserole, dinner salad, homemade rolls, chocolate pudding dessert, coffee and punch. “The eating was the best part of the banquet. I thought the food was really good, especially the prime rib,” commented Lester Haskins. The menu and the decorations of tissue wall flowers, Cinderella castles and clocks, white swans and giant heaven gates were centered around this year's theme: Tender Is the Night. “Our lighted hanging town clock was the neatest decoration,” said Kenny Petersen, while Dana Brinkmeier added, “Our clock and gates were great! The entertaiment committee kept busy making up the servers’ dance. The juniors began decorating Thursday night and on into the next day. At 7:00 p.m. people began arriving. One unusual thing about this year's prom were some of the girls’ outfits. Many wore tuxes and some had even more unusual combinations — tux tops and tropical shorts, right Stephanie and Carol? The guests were seated by servers Lois Behrens, Mary Hanika, Stacy Hansen, Stacy Thompson, Jolene Kirchoff, Kylee Muzney, Jenny Petersen, Teresa Wolf, Steve Jacobson, Chad Jorgensen, Daren Lauritsen, Matt Petersen, Brad Schwenneker, Matthew Sleister, Jon Van Aernam and Mike Venteicher. Alternates were Amy Luft and Troy Griffin. After everyone had taken pictures, oohing and ahhing at the decorations, the meal began. First everyone was welcomed by Junior Class President Dana Brinkmeier. Then the invocation was given by Karen Froker. Servers soon began bringing dinner salads to everyone’s table. Some of the seniors became a bit demanding when it came to punch, clean silverware and more rolls, but the sophomores did a great job at keeping them satisfied. Teresa Wolf even tried hurrying a bit too much, almost taking one of the heaven’s gates and a couple of swans with her! When the banquet was over came the servers’ regretted moment - the prom server dance. These sophomores performed a dance to the ZZ Top song “Stages” worked out by Shanna Wolf and Sheri Dennis. The girls prom servers wore Hawaiian shirts and white shorts while the boys wore Hawaiian shorts and white muscle shirts with dark shades. Stolz Home furnishings, Audubon 100 Prom 986: Zender Js Zke Night 1) 1986 Prom Servers: First row - Stacy H.. Stacy T . Jolene K.. Jenny P . Teresa W.. Kylee M.. Lois B. and Mary H. Back row - Matt P.t Brad S.. Chad J.. Jon V.. Mike V., Steve J.. Matthew S. and Daren L. 2) Judy P . Traci R. and Jane A pose outside the school before the dance. 3) Tim K. puts on his best face as he and Steve H hang streamers. 4) Mark S. and Shanna W. hang paper for the cafete- ria walls. 5) Bill C. and Cathy J. - what a couple! 6) John C.. Doug H.. and Kenny P. hold down the fort in the lobby during the dance. 7) Tom Mad- den and Rodney Hansen wait patient- ly for their meal during the banquet. Marne And 81k. Horn Zelephone Company 101 Unfortunately, the sophomores had a different outlook on the entertain- ment. Stacy Hansen said, “The worst parts was the little ‘slave' things we had to do for people,” and Daren Lauritsen added, The dance was a little embarrassing. After the dance, Jane Andersen responded thanking everyone for their work. As the servers began clearing tables, the juniors and seniors left to get ready for the dance. At 9:00 people began returning to listen to the music of Kruz. “The band was really good and they got everyone up there to dance,” commented Lisa Paulsen. “It was really neat at 11:00 when the band dropped the balloons from the ceiling and then everyone began tearing down the deco- rations, said Jane Andersen. Judy Petersen also commented, “I'm glad the decorations stayed up as long as they did.” After the dance, about ten people went to the movie “Pretty in Pink” and about that many went to Las Vegas Night at the Exira Bowl sponsored by the Booster Club. Others showed up later for the breakfast at the Catholic Hall sponsored by the junior mothers. Prom didn’t end either at 4:00 a.m. after the breakfast. Many of the juniors showed up the next Saturday afternoon to swap stories and help the sponsors clean up. “I thought the whole prom went very well. The kids cleaned up on Saturday in record time. The juniors were all very co-operative,” said Mrs. Paulsen, one of the prom sponsors. Other sponsors were Mr. Walker and Mrs. Lowe, who was in charge of the food preparation. Jedd Jensen had the overall comment about Prom 1986 - “Goooooooood! by Jane Andersen Cansman Seed, Audubon 102 Band Drops Balloons At . 00 P.M- 1) A toast to the 1986 prom! James Paige. Gary Killen. Mike Johnson and Bill Stockwell enjoy their punch while under the watchful eye of Beth and Bill Taylor. 2) Teresa Albertsen and Lori Kommes trip the light fantastic to the music of Kruz. 3) Tricia L.. Sonya S.. Becky F.. Linda H.. Tomoko I. and Tina W. pose elegantly with principal Carroll Taylor. 4) Prom servers dance to the tune of Stages by Z Z Top. 5) Karen F.. Mike J. and Tomoko I. work” on prom Friday afternoon. 6) Go. Sheri! Jedd Jensen does his John Travolta imitation as the crowd jams. 7) Tricia Luft and Becky Figgens hang letters on the stage curtains for prom. 8) Brian T. and Shanna W. enjoy themselves during the dance. Audubon Veterinary Cllnle 103 Class Night On Thursday, May 15, at 8:00 p.m. the Exira Community School held class night in the high school gymnasium. First on the agenda was the introduction by Mr. Carroll Taylor, the high school principal. Mr. Kevin Ritchie presented the Honor Stu- dent Awards based on grade point averages. Jeff Petersen re- ceived a silver, and Monica Petersen, Jane Andersen, Cathy Jes- sen, Lori Kommes, Chris Meyer, Carol Landon, Traci Rattenborg and Stephanie received golds. Monica and Chris were State of Iowa scholars; Lori Kommes got the Esther Haner scholarship; and Jeff Petersen was given the Odd Fellows Lodge of Audubon schol- arship. Mr. David Best, the science teacher, presented Cathy Jessen with the Exira Education Association Scholarship. Three seniors, Chris Meyer, Monica Petersen and Jeff Petersen received the science award. Chris Meyer was presented with the agriculture award by Jeff Nielsen, ag instructor, and Harold Godwin. Ms. Jacolyn Paulsen presented Monica Petersen with the senior drama award and the Iowa Choral Directors Association award. Mr. David Sleister gave Chris Meyer and Monica Petersen the senior math awards and Jeff Petersen was the recipient of the computer award. Mr. Marvin Nissen presented the Lions Club award from the Exira Lions Club to Cathy Jessen, Sara Kendrick, Tom Madden, Traci Rattenborg, Lori Kommes and Denise Schrampfer. American Le- gion awards were presented to Jane Andersen and Chris Meyer. Student Council awards went to Lori Kommes, Monica Petersen and Student Body President Mike Luft. Cathy Jessen and Jody Petersen received the perfect attendance awards. Mr. Carroll Taylor and Mr. Brian Andersen, Audubon County attor- ney, gave the bar association award to Monica Petersen. Chris Meyer received the senior English award from Mr. Walker, and Chris, Cindy Wiskus, Jane Andersen and Denise Schrampfer received sen- ior speech awards from Ms. Allison Berryhill. Monica Petersen was honored with the John Philips Sousa award, present- ed by Rick Nielsen. Lori Kommes received $400 and Monica $1200 from the Elks Lodge. Jane Andersen and Chris Meyer received honors from the Des Moines Register. Lori Kommes was given the business award from Mr. Joslin and the home economics award was presented to Traci Rattenborg by Mrs. Vicki Lowe. Doug Harms and Stephanie Muzney were presented Exira Booster Club scholarships by Linda Paulsen, booster club president. Mr. Carroll Taylor gave Presidential Academic awards to Jane Andersen, Cathy Jessen, Lori Kommes, Chris Meyer, Stephanie Muzney and Monica Petersen. The evening was ended with the traditional presentation of the new mem- bers of the National Honor Society. New members were John Crawley, Matthew Sleister, Lois Behrens, Jodi Nielsen, Stacy Hansen, Stacy Thomp- son, Deb Schrampfer. Ann Van Aernam, Teresa Wolf, Mike Venteicher and Joleah Flathers. by Darrin Munch 1) Traci Rattenborg, Judy Petersen. Denise Schrampfer. Joe Muhr. Lester Haskins. Mike Immel and other seniors watch the awards. 2) Mr Carroll Taylor hands the American Legion award to Jane Andersen. 3) Jeff Petersen receives the com- puter award from Mr Sleister 4) Lori Kommes shakes Mr Joslin’s hand as she gets the business award. 5) Mr. Joslin presents Bernard a cap for being a good friend over the years. Mr Joslin is leaving to work in Illinois next year. 6) The Iowa Choral Directors Association award is given to Monica Peter- sen by Ms. Paulsen. 7) Ms. Berryhill presents the seniors their speech awards. Not present - Cindy Wiskus. 8) The juniors perform the National Honor Society ceremonies inducting new members 105 1) Balloons and a giant sign fall from the gym ceiling as the graduating seniors are announced! 2) Lester seems very happy to have made it to the receiving line! 3) Sara Ken- drick greets a guest. 4) Lisa Paulsen and Joe Muhr head for the receiving line after graduation ceremonies in the gym. 5) D graduation audience. 6) Monica Petersen, co-valedic- torian. speaks. 7) A beautiful afternoon makes graduation a perfect day. 8) Amy Rockwell and Cindy Wiskus pause while greeting well-wishers. 106 a The graduation ceremonies started off with the processional of graduates down the aisle with the band playing “Pomp and Circumstance . The ju- nior ushers were Sheri Dennis, Bill Stockwell, (head ushers), Shanna Wolf and Darrin Munch. The invocation was given by Reverend John R. Emerson from the Brayton Lutheran Church. The girls chorus sang “A Prayer for Tomorrow”. Then Reverend Emerson gave a reading of the scriptures which was followed by Mr. Neil Mossman introduc- ing the graduation speaker. The speaker was Mr. Dolph Pulliam, television personality from KCCI-TV in Des Moines. Mr. Pulliam had spoken pre- viously at an Exira graduation, but his message was again en- tertaining, yet inspirational. His rendition of the song “Turn Around” seemed very mean- ingful at the end of his mes- sage. Next on the graduation cere- monies was the introduction on the scholarship recipients by Mr. Carroll Taylor, high school principal, followed by the co-valedictorians who were Christopher Ronald Mey- er and Monica Mae Petersen. graduation Exira's graduation was held May 18th at 2:00 in the high school gymnasium. The class motto was “Cherish your yesterdays, Dream your tomor- rows, But live your todays”. The class flower was a red rose and the class colors were black and silver. Chris ended his speech by quoting a 1966 Beatles song written by John Lennon, “In My Life”: There are places I remember, all my life though some have changed, some forever not for better, some are gone and some remain, all these places had their mo- ments, with people and friends I still can recall, some are dead and some are living, in my life I loved them all”. Audubon Super Value Balloons ?rom the Ceiling Monica's speech was also a challenge to her gra- duate friends. She thanked teachers who had pushed her, trying to get the most out of each stu- dent. Following the valedictorians' speeches was the charge to the graduates by Mr. Robert Hansen, President, Board of Education. Mr. Hansen, a farmer, presented the graduates with an analogy about planting corn in wet spots. As a farmer might plow through a wet spot only to grow yellow spindly corn, the graduate should not plow through” life, but carefully consider all alternatives before moving ahead. The presentation of the diplomas was given by Mr. Robert Hansen and Mr. Carroll Taylor. Then the benediction of the ceremonies was given by Rever- end Emerson. After all of the diplomas were handed out to the graduates, balloon were dropped on the graduating seniors. Then the graduates marched out, diplomas in hand, to be congratulated on a job well done while the band played the recessional. By Micah Jessen and John Crawley 1) Mike Immel. Mitchell Coglon and Joe Muhr stand in line to receive congratulations. 2) Chris Meyer gives his valedictorian speech at gradu- ation 3) Doug Harms. Mike Luft and Pat Petersen greet guests 4) The sound of popping balloons signals the 1986 grads. 5) Carol Landon takes a rose to her parents after getting her sheepskin. 108 5 Congratulate Qrads! 3 6) Toni Jensen. Terri Hennick. Scott Hansen. Micah Jessen and Kevin Lauritsen play at graduation. 7) Mitchell Coglon gives a big smile as he receives his diploma from Robert Hansen. 109 Mex Administration Staff 28. 29 Akers. Holly 20. 37. 43. 55. 66. 67. 72. 73. 74. 95 Akers. Robyne 17. 60. 61. 75. 83 Albertsen. Teresa 2. 9. 34. 35. 40. 41. 64. 65. 69. 75. 88. 93. 98. 102. 106 Andersen. Bernard 19. 29. 104 Andersen. Jane 4. 10. 44. 45. 60. 68. 70. 71. 75. 83. 105, 112 Andersen. Jerry 20. 36. 42. 49. 55. 66. 77. 78 Athletic Banquet. Fall 98. 99 Athletic Banquet. Spring 104. 105 Band HS JH 78. 79 Bargo. Christine 18. 37. 48. 55. 73. 77 Bargo. Lori 14 Baseball 56. 57 Basketball. Boys (HS) 38. 39 Basketball. Girls (HS) 40. 41 Basketball. JH 42. 43 Bauer. Michael 16. 33. 84 Beckendorf. Jane 29 Behrens. Lois 5. 14. 61. 70. 75. 77. 81. 82. 83. 93. 96. 105 Berry hill. Allison 26. 82. 83. 105 Best. Dave 23. 64. 65 Bintner. Arnold 29 Bintner Lorraine 29 Black. De Ette 16. 34. 41. 52. 53. 59. 63. 83 Boysen, Mindi 16 Brinkmeier. Brent 16. 30. 33. 47. 57. 70. 74. 83. 90. 94. 96 Brinkmeier. Dana 13. 33. 34. 52. 59. 65. 70. 71. 74. 75. 77. 80. 81. 93. 96 Cheerleaders. Fall 44. 45 Cheerleaders. Winter 60. 61 Christensen. Becky 26 Class Night 106. 107 Coglon. Mitchell 10. 64. 68. 108. 109, 112 Crawley. John 5. 13. 70. 71. 75. 90. 103. 105. 112 Cullings. Ken 3. 4. 19. 85 Dennis. Sheri 13. 33. 34. 40. 44. 45. 40. 52. 59. 70. 75. 76. 77. 80. 81. 82. 92. 96. 98 Dennis. Staci 16. 41. 52. 59. 77. 81. 82. 96 Drill Team 82. 83 Eighth Grade 18. 19 Emery. Jennifer 14. 15 Emery. Michael 18. 73. 74 Faga. Jamie 21. 55. 73. 78 Faga. Jeremie 18. 43. 49. 55. 66. 72. 73. 74 Farris. Julyn 18. 37. 42. 43. 54. 55. 72. 73. 77. 78 Figgins. Becky 13. 64. 70. 72. 75. 77. 102. 103 Figgins, Brett 18. 36. 55. 73. 76. 78 Flathers. Joleah 14. 40. 41. 52 Football. HS 32. 33 Football. JH 36 Foresman. Esther 29 Fowble. Jeff 92. 94 Franke. Janet 34. 35. 40. 88. 98 Fredericksen. Mitchall 18. 19. 21 Freshmen 16. 17 Froker. Karen 12. 13. 34. 58. 59. 64. 65. 70. 75. 77. 83. 89. 103 Future Farmers of America 86. 87 Garnett. Shirley 29 Godwin. Harold 78 Gregory. Jerry 25. 36. 67. 91 Griffin. Troy 14. 86 Hack well. Angie 21. 36. 37. 43. 48. 55. 66. 67. 74. 76. 77 Hackwell. Beth 58. 59 Hackwell. Gloria 28 Hackwell. Lisa 18. 37. 43. 55. 73. 74. 77. 95 Hackwell. Shelley 18. 23. 37. 43. 55. 73. 74. 77 95 Haley. William 18. 19. 36. 43. 73. 76. 77 Hansen. Judy 90 Hansen. Linda 13. 103 Hansen. Lisa 20. 21. 37 Hansen. Mary 14. 15. 23. 40. 52. 59. 70. 74. 75. 77. 101 Hansen. Ricky 18. 31. 43. 49. 54. 55 Hansen. Robert (Adult) 27. 28. 65. 90. 108 Hansen. Robert (Student) 56. 57 Hansen. Rodney (11) 12, 13. 33. 84. 91 Hansen. Rodney (12) 7. 63. 68. 84. 85. 100. 112 Hansen. Scott 16. 33. 70. 75. 82. 90. 108 Hansen. Sherri 16. 48. 55. 60. 61. 66. 72. 73 Hansen. Stacy 14. 15. 33. 34. 40. 41. 52. 59. 70. 76. 77. 81. 82. 83. 92. 96. 101. 105 Hansen. Steve 5. 13. 32. 33. 38. 64. 65. 67. 70. 71. 74. 75. 77. 84. 88. 93. 94. 98. 101 Hansen. Tami 19. 37. 43. 49. 55. 72. 73. 74. 77. 78. 95 Hansen. Todd 16. 33. 84 Harms. Doug 2. 6. 8. 33. 38. 51. 62. 94. 95. 103. 109 Harms. Lori 18. 48. 55. 72. 73. 78 Haskins. Lester 6. 32. 33. 46. 47. 51. 56. 63. 69. 70. 75. 78. 84. 93. 94. 97. 98. 105. 107 Heaton. Linda 27 Hennick. Teresa 19. 37. 43. 55. 73. 77. 78. 95. 108 Henningsen. Vicki 81, 96 Henry. Lisa 34. 40. 41. 55. 98 Hess. Dana 50. 62 Hill. Sue 59. 92 Hocamp. Paul 16 Hocamp. Steven 21. 23. 66 Hoegh. Winston 27. 28 Homecoming 92-95 Hopper. Daniel 19. 43. 49. 76. 77 Huegerich. Tim 14. 33. 39. 57. 75. 78. 84. 85. 96. 98 Immel. Michael 11. 22. 33. 69. 84. 86. 87. 98. 105. 107, 109 Ito. Tomoko 2. 13. 34. 41. 52. 53. 64. 75. 103 Jacobsen. Steve 14. 30. 33. 50. 56. 57. 70. 75. 76. 82. 83. 89. 101 Jayne. Breann 5. 16. 26. 41. 52. 59. 75 Jensen. Greg 20. 21. 36. 42. 49. 55. 66. 73. 74. 76. 77 Jensen. Jedd 5. 13. 26. 70. 71. 74. 79. 84. 85. 91. 103. 112 Jensen. Kelly 13. 52. 61. 64. 80. 81. 83. 94. 96 Jensen. Marilee 28. 86 Jensen. Mark 57 Jensen. Nancy 28 Jensen. Toni 16. 44. 45. 52. 60. 61. 75. 77. 81. 83. 96. 108 Jessen. Cathy 2. 8. 34. 35. 40. 41. 58. 59. 69. 88. 98 Jessen. Connie 58 Jessen. Jane 29. 97 Jessen. Joseph 16. 33. 57. 74. 75. 76. 83 Jessen. Micah 13. 65. 77. 90. 108. 112 Jessen. Rhodetta 26. 88 Johnson. Bernie 28 Johnson. Jason 16. 33. 39. 57. 70. 74. 75. 83. 88. 98 Johnson. Mike 5. 13. 70, 102, 103 Jorgensen. Chad 14. 26. 38. 39. 57. 74. 98. 101, 103 Jorgensen. Marty 20. 21. 42. 49. 55. 66. 67. 73. 74. 76. 77. 78 Joslin, James 40. 91. 104 Juelsgaard. Brian 5. 13. 47. 63. 78. 85. 90. 112 Juniors 12. 13 Kelly. Melanie 14. 15 Kendrick. Sara 8. 60. 61. 64. 65. 69. 70. 75. 77. 93. 107 Killen. Dale 16. 33. 84 Killen. Gary 5. 12. 13. 30. 33. 51. 84. 102 Kilworth. Tim 5. 13. 57. 64. 65. 70. 75. 77. 79. 82. 84. 95. 101 Kirchoff. Jolene 14. 15, 52. 101 Kirchoff. Kimberly 5. 16. 74 Kitelinger. Keith 57 Kommes. Lori 2. 6. 34. 35. 40. 41. 64. 65. 68. 88. 94. 95. 98. 102. 104 Kommes. Michelle 16. 41. 44, 45. 52. 53. 81. 96 Kowal, Keith 18. 74 Krcmarik. Rachel 19. 37. 48. 55. 73. 78 Landon. Carol 2. 7. 34. 35. 40. 59. 69. 98. 108 Lappe. Linda 20. 21. 37. 55. 73. 74. 77 Lauridsen. Adam 57 Lauridsen. Emmert 29 Lauridsen. Kevin 16. 33. 39. 51. 56. 57. 70. 74. 76. 98. 108 Lauridsen. Tracy 19 Lauritsen. Daren 14. 39. 74. 84. 96. 98. 101 Liddick. Angela 21. 37. 43. 66. 72. 73. 77. 93 Lowe. Vicki 27. 67 Luft. Amy 14. 40. 41 Luft. Jennifer 20. 37. 43. 66. 67. 72. 73. 74. 76 77 Luft. Mike 30. 33. 38. 50. 68. 78. 94. 95. 98. 109 Luft. Tricia 13. 102. 103 Lupien. Robert 21. 66 Lynam. Bonnie 26 Lynam. Christopher 4. 21. 36. 42. 48. 49. 55. 66. 74. 76. 77. 78 Madden. Tom 8. 100 Madsen. Krista 19. 25. 37. 43. 55. 72. 73 Magill. Gary 56. 57 May. Laura 16. 61. 70. 81. 83 96 Meyer. Chris 3. 4. 64. 70. 71. 83. 84. 85. 89. 105. 107. 109. 112 Mossman. Neil 3. 28. 57. 86 Mossman. Shirley 28 Muhr. Joseph 7. 32. 33. 64. 84. 90. 95. 105. 107, 109 Munch. Darrin 5. 13, 64. 79. 84. 85. 112 Musical. HS 70. 71 Musical. JH 72. 73 Muzney. Kylee 14. 34. 35. 52. 95. 101 Muzney. Stephanie 11. 44. 45. 47. 52. 62. 69. 92. 94. 106 Nancarrow. Kristine 16. 83 Nelson. Lois 29 Nichols. Robert 19 Nielsen. Jeff 23. 84. 85. 91 Nielsen. Jody 14. 15 Nielsen. Richard 5. 25. 77 Nielsen. Todd (7) 21. 49. 66. 67 Nielsen. Todd (8) 19. 36. 72. 73. 74 Olsen. Shawn 16. 33. 46. 51. 74. 83. 90 Paige. James 5. 12. 13. 31. 33. 38. 51. 56. 57. 82. 94. 96. 98. 102 Paige. Jeffrey 16. 33 Paulsen. Aaron 14. 38. 39. 57. 84. 85. 98 Paulsen. Alec 20. 21. 36. 42. 49. 55. 66. 74 Paulsen. Bill 16. 33. 39. 74. 75. 84. 98 Paulsen. Darcie 20. 37. 43. 55. 72. 73 Paulsen. Jackie 23. 74. 75. 78. 104 Paulsen. Lisa 40. 44. 45. 52. 64. 69. 70. 71. 77. 81. 88 94 98 102, 107 Paulsen. Paul 38 Paulsen. Perry 29 Paulsen. Tom 2. 8. 32. 33. 62. 64. 68. 84. 85. 98. 102 Pedersen. Lila 9. 64. 65. 69 Petersen. Ardis 23. 63 Petersen. Dennis 16. 84 Petersen. Diane 29 Petersen. Jeff 10. 63. 84. 105 Petersen. Jennifer 14. 40. 41. 52. 91. 95. 101 Petersen. Judy 8. 22. 24. 86. 87. 95. 101. 105. 112 Petersen. Kenny 13. 103 Petersen. Lorraine 29 Petersen. Matt 14. 15. 30. 33. 38. 51. 56. 57. 70. 75. 84. 98. 101. 103 Petersen. Michael 19. 36. 73. 76. 77 Petersen. Monica 2. 9. 34. 35. 40. 41. 52. 58. 59. 64. 69. 70. 71. 75. 76. 77. 81. 88. 89. 94. 98. 102. 104. 105. 106 Petersen. Pat 7. 47. 50. 63. 68. 77. 84. 85. 91. 109 Prom 100-103 Petty. Jason 16 Petty. Jeremie 19. 36. 55. 72. 73. 74. 78 Rattenborg. Traci 4. 9. 44. 68. 101. 106 Ritchie. Kevin 25 Rockwell. Amy 7. 69. 86. 95. 106. 112 Roy. Jerry 22. 86. 91 Rydl. Mitch 17. 26. 33. 87 Sampson. James 17 Sams. Dawn 14 Sams. Quint 21. 36. 49. 66 Schrampfer. Debra 3. 14. 34. 35. 40. 41. 59. 77. 83. 87. 88. 105 Schrampfer. Denise 6. 22. 69. 83. 86. 87. 94. 95. 105. 106. 112 Schultes. George 17. 84 Schwab. Brian 20. 36. 66. 67. 73. 74 Schwenneker. Brad 14. 74. 101 Schwenneker. Travis 20. 21. 36. 42. 66 Scott. James 14 Scott. Mark 5. 13. 24. 33. 74. 84. 101. 112 Sleister. David 24. 78. 105 Sleister. Marti 20. 21. 37. 42. 43. 55. 66. 72. 73. 77. 78. 79 Sleister. Matthew 14. 33. 38. 51. 63. 70. 71. 75. 84. 85. 96 98 101. 105 Smetana. Charlotte 78 Smith. Kevin 19 Softball 58. 59 Sonntag. Steven 20. 42. 43. 49. 55. 84 Sonntag. Todd 17. 33. 36. 47. 57. 66. 67. 72. 73. 90 Sophomores 14. 15 Sorensen. Kevin 20. 21. 36. 42. 55. 66. 74 Sorensen. Brandice 17. 75 Speech 84. 85 Springbrook 64. 65 Stierle. Nicole 21. 26. 66 Stierle. Sonya 13. 26. 103 Stockwell. Bill 5. 13. 32. 33. 38. 50. 51. 57. 94. 98. 100. 102 Stuetelberg. Brian 19. 36. 77 Svoboda. Brian 47. 49. 96 Taylor. Anne 9. 64. 69. 102 Taylor. Beth 26 Taylor. Bill 26. 38. 39. 58. 59. 97. 99. 102 Taylor. Brian 5. 13. 26. 38. 64. 65. 70. 75. 77. 79. 82. 83. 92. 98 Taylor. Carroll 28. 89. 91. 97. 103. 105 Teachers Classes 22-27 Thompson. Leah 14. 60. 61 Thompson. Stacy 40. 41. 52. 63. 70. 76. 77. 81. 83. 95. 101. 103 Tjaden. Randy 25. 33. 42. 43. 52. 53. 88 Toms. Jody 19. 37. 55. 73. 76. 77. 92 Track HS. Boys 50. 51 Track HS. Girls 52. 53 Track JH 54. 55 Van Aernam. Ann 14. 44. 45. 47. 70. 71. 74. 81. 83. 96. 105 Van Aernam. Jason 17. 30. 32. 33. 47. 70. 71. 74. 75. 77. 83. 89. 94 Van Aernam. Jon 14. 63. 75. 84. 85. 101 Vaughan. Sara 21. 37. 43. 66. 72. 73 Venteicher. Dana 17. 41. 59. 75. 76. 77. 79 Venteicher. Joy 21. 37. 43. 66. 67. 76. 77 Venteicher. Michael 14. 33. 30. 31. 47. 56. 57. 101. 105 Venteicher. Tracy 14. 15. 59. 75 Vocal Music 76. 77 Volleyball. HS 34. 35 Volleyball. JH 36. 37 Wahlert. Elizabeth 18. 19. 25. 37. 43. 49. 55. 77 Wahlert. Paula 17. 41. 70. 75. 76. 77. 93 Wahlert. Tim 21. 36. 66. 67. 73. 76. 77 Walker. John 24. 112 Wede. Stephanie 17. 60. 61 Wheeler. Tracy 14. 15. 41.. 52. 59. 75. 81. 83. 96 Wheeler. Zachary 3. 16. 33. 39. 84. 94. 98 Wiemann. Jeff 20. 21. 36. 42. 54. 55. 66. 72. 73. 74 Wilson. Clarence 14. 15. 46. 47. 90. 94. 95 Wilson. Ryan 21. 36. 42. 43. 49. 55. 66. 67. 72. 73. 76. 77 Wilson. Travis 17. 33. 47. 84. 94 Winchester. Tina 13. 60. 61. 75. 97. 103 Wiskus. Cindy 10. 22. 34. 67. 69. 87. 95. 107. 112 Wolf. Shanna 12. 13. 33. 34. 35. 40. 52. 58. 59. 70. 75. 76. 80. 81. 82. 83. 92. 93. 98. 101, 102 Wolf. Teresa 14. 30. 33. 34. 35. 40. 41. 52. 58. 59. 80. 81. 82. 83. 95. 96. 98. 101 Wrestling. HS 46. 47 Wrestling. JH 48. 49 Yarzab. Chris 50 yearbook Newspaper Staff This year was a busy one for the practical journalism class. The school page “Ventures of the Vikings” was printed every two weeks throughout the year. Also, the class worked on the yearbook, involving selling ads, designing spreads, ordering photos, and writing the copy. The following students helped make the book. They are listed in the order of their photos above: Jane Andersen (I.S. both semesters), Mitchell Coglon (semester 1), John Crawley (all year), Rodney Hansen (semester 1), Lester Haskins (all year), Jedd Jensen (all year), Micah Jessen (all year), Brian Juelsgaard (all year), Chris Meyer (helped on own time), Darrin Munch (all year), Judy Petersen (all year), Amy Rockwell (semester 1), _____ Denise Schrampfer (semester 2), Mark Scott (semes- ter 2), Cindy Wiskus (semester 2), and advisor John Walker. Special thanks goes to Chris Meyer for designing the senior pages and the division pages. COLOPHON - “The Network had a com- pany-designed cover, silk screened in the senior class colors, silver and black. There were 150 copies of the book ordered. “Stainless Steel color endsheets were used with Venture Gloss style paper. Advisor - John Walker. Sales representative - Mark Fuller. 112 t'l WirM ■,v m m
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