Exira High School - Exiran Yearbook (Exira, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1988 volume:

R a hon Exira Community nool raopla roll Wint spring 5007 lo L XUU cxiro You Has Made This Year Unique? 3 r Seniors 1988 6 Seniors Jlk flu. Steve Jacobsen, stud, body pres. j Ats y. Jeremy Andersen tHcij-C . Jhcmp rsru Stacy Thompson, stud, council ' AJUS-J [ Unu ctiL Mary Hansen Stacy Hansen, class president Seniors 7 Lois Behrens O jJLuk. tjly. Melanie Kelly i xA Jody Nielsen JOAW tUAU4 -rv Daren Lauritsen (yjsv v ' Jon Van Aernam 8 Seniors To achieve oil that Is possible. We must attempt the Impossible Seniors Class Colorsi Royal Blue, While and Silver 10 Seniors Tim Huegerich f:£A Debra Schrampfer Flower x White carnation Ann Van Aernam Seniors 11 Being a member of the annual staff, I was hon- ored to write about the Class of 1988. The class with which I went on an owl hunt at Springbrook in sev- enth grade. The class that I argued with, contem- plating between burgandy and silver or red and black as colors for junior prom. The class that I've shared my wonder years with since third grade. All of us have our own shade or tint that helps unite our class into one strong solid color. Chad, Mary and Lori agree that the Class of 1988 does pretty well in academics. And most eveyone agrees that we have fun together and we get along well, especially Daren, Tracy and Steve. Every one of us has special memories that we treasure in our hearts. I doubt Teresa, Brad or Jolene will ever forget stringing the streamless streamers across the cafeteria for . Prom '87. And I'm sure everyone will some day appreciate having Tim, Jon, Aaron and Matt help out on the First Blood float. Lois will never forget when Clarence and James brought Godfather's Pizza, complete with Pepsi and Mountain Dew, to Mr. DeLong's government class. (I don't think anyone will forget that!) And Stacy T.. Jennifer E., Jody, Mike, Amy and Joleah will always remember their dream vacation to Washing- ton, D.C. As the thirteen years have tumbled by us, we've left our sacred memories for the moment and delved int our precious futures. Ann, Jennifer P.. and Melanie have already be- come accustomed to working in the outside world. And, like most of us, Debbie and Matthew know they will be attend- ing college after May 15. But a few of us, like Jer- emy and Kylee, are still searching for their after- high-school life. Whether we end up studying pest control at Iowa State University or climbing over a ten-foot wall in the Marine Corps, I can assure you, we will cherish our wonder years! by Stacy Hansen EFFECI ur ON £Ll3 £ 12 The Wonder Years Senior Memories 1) The mighty “pooners” see no evil while visiting Springbrook State Park in 1984 2) The freshmen algebra class works diligently - except for Tim Huegerich 3) The team of Aaron Paulsen. Chad Jorgensen. Matt Petersen, and Jon Van Aernam put their minds and tools together at Littlefield's Park 4) The Class of 1988 takes time out for a snap shot from their Littlefield expedition during seventh grade 5) Stacy Hansen. Teresa Wolf. Kylee Muzney. Jennifer Petersen and Stacy Thompson still have the energy to smile after the first junior high track meet 6) Chad Jorgensen and Steve Jacobsen proudly display their eighth grade science fair project. “The Effect of Fertiliz- ers on Grass. Toni Jensen, pres Joeri Elf ring. v. pres Laura May. sec treas Staci Dennis, stud council Scott Hansen, stud council Robyne Akers Michael Bauer De Ette Black Mindi Boysen Sherri Hansen Todd Hansen Paul Hocamp Breann Jayne Kim Jensen Joe Jessen Jason Johnson Dale Killen Kim Kirchoff The Looker Room “For All Your Sporting Needs Harlan (712) 755-5396 Atlantic (712) 243-131 Exira (712) 268-2221 Juniors Bill Paulsen Dennis Petersen Mitch Rydl James Sampson George Schultes Todd Sonntag You could find the junior class working on their cars, watching tv. going camping with their friends and working on school activities Dennis Petersen commented. I like to drive my car when I'm not working or it's not wrecked Whitesnake is picked as the juniors' favorite music group with Def Leopard and The Doors following close for second as the most popular. Jason Johnson prefers ZZ Top. though. The favorite tv show is “Alt and the second most popular one is “Family Ties. “The Cosby Show and “S.ledge Hammer also rank towards the top Kevin Lauridsen said. “When I sit down to watch tv, I like to watch 'Dynasty’. The favorite teachers are Mr Sleister. Mr Walk- Brandy Sorensen Jason Van Aernam Dana Venteicher er. Mr Wagner. Mr Tjaden and Mr. Roy. Tracy Wheeler says she likes Mr. Sleister because, “he helps you understand the assignment, but still makes his classes fun to be in. Jason Johnson likes Mr Wagner because, “he makes his P.E. class fun to be in. The junior class' favorite drink is a tie between Pepsi and Coke. Others include milk. Mountain Dew. root beer, 7-Up, Dr. Pepper amd water. The juniors also liked many varieties of food The number one favorite was pizza followed by lasagna, spaghetti, and steak Jeff Paige said. Shrimp is my favorite. The Class of 89 has one favorite movie with six votes: Stakeout. “Top Gun was another fa- vorite along with Beverly Hills Cop I and II. Joeri Elfring, foreign exchange student, said. “I liked the movie 'Weird Science' because I like science. Michael Bauer said, “The reason our class is special is because we are the biggest class and we have a lot of different people in our class and we still get along very well! by Todd Sonntag Paula Wahlert Stephanie Wede Tracy Wheeler 1) Michelle Kommes and Staci Dennis work on prom server outfits Thursday night before prom 2) The junior class poses in the gym for a group shot The picture was shown in the Nishna Valley Tribune during School Pride Week Juniors 15 Ths Class at 1 WO Wa'ra Individuals Krista Madsen. president Brian Stuetelberg. sec treas. Beth Wahlert. student council Jeremie Faga Mitchall Fredericksen Shelley Hack well, vice president Michael Petersen, student council Michael Emery Brett Figgins Lisa Hack well 1) Lisa Shelley Hack well and Tami Hansen (flag girls) wave before the homecoming parade. 2) Keith Kowal and Mike Emery sack out during a break in their busy school day. Are you shy. Mike? 3) Todd Nielsen Lcirssn 16 Sophomores Chrissy Hailar Bill Haley Ricky Hansen Tami Hansen Lori Harms Terri Hennick Keith Kowal Rachel Krcmarik Tracy Lauridsen Todd Nielsen Kevin Smith Jody Toms Every class has something about it that makes it different from another. What is it about the Class of 1990 that makes it different? I feel the Class of 1990 has grown together and I feel we really understand one another, stated Terri Hennick. Our class is made up of individuals; we all have different interests, commented Brett Figgins. The majority of the class picked blue as their favorite color. Keith Kowal likes midnight black, but Rachel Krcmarik, Shelley Hackwell and Lori Harms like peach. Mr. Rick Nielsen received the honor of being the favorite teacher. When asked why, the response was that he was fun to be around. Mr. Sleister also got a lot of favorite votes. Mr. Sleister makes learning fun and explains things to you until you understand it, said Beth Wahlert. Patrick Swayzee won the girls' hearts as favorite actor. Bill Haley preferred Billy Dee Williams as his favorite while Todd Nielsen liked to watch Clint Eastwood. Shelly Long was Tracy Lauridsen and Tami Hansen's favorite actress. Keith Kowal picked Exira's own Mary Hansen as his favorite! The whole class agreed that an open campus and a better variety of classes would be what they would change about Exira High School if they could. Lisa Hackwell said, “I wish we had more students so we wouldn't have to combine with another school. Pepsi and pizza was picked by most of the class as a favor- ite food and drink. Jody Toms preferred medium rare steak and peach seltzer mixed with orange juice. Lori Harms said she would die for cavatini! Trapping and hunting is what you would find Michael Peter- sen and Bill Haley doing in their spare time. Brett Figgins plays the piano and reads while Krista Madsen likes to ride around with her friends. When asked what they didn't like about going to a small school, most everyone said they didn't like the way rumors spread so easily and that they felt there were too many rules. The good thing, everyone seemed to agree, was that every- one knows everyone else and they are all friends. The teachers have more time to help you, said Keith. Good luck, Class of 1990! by Tracy Wheeler Ford Mercury Incorporated Exira and Audubon Sophomores 17 Dr Jam Pciyna, cxira Chris Lynam. pres. Jamie Faga. v pres. Marti Sleister. sec. Jason Gudenkauf. treas. Steve Sonntag, stud, council Angie Hack well. stud, council Holly Akers Jerry Andersen Lisa Hansen Cory Harter Steve Hocamp Greg Jensen Marty Jorgensen Linda Lappe Angela Liddick Jenny Luft Todd Nielsen Alec Paulsen Darcie Paulsen 18 The Class of Most everybody gets along What was the highlight of the freshmen's year at EHS? Jeff Wiemann's was getting out of school for Christmas break. Cory Harter's was, “meeting new people that I had never met. Brian Schwab enjoyed, “getting some tackles in the football games, the most. Marty Jorgensen thought that, “having the best basketball team in over ten years, was his most memorbale moment. Favorite teachers? The choice was varied this year. Sara Vaughan thought that Mr. Tjaden made history a lot of fun and Angela Liddick agreed saying, “he explains things and you have fun doing work. Greg Jensen thought Mr. Sleister made the class seem easy. Kevin Sorensen agreed. “He's always joking with us in class, but we still learn a lot from him. Nicole Stierle enjoyed Mrs. Lowe and Mrs. Heaton, because they helped me realize a whole lot more that what I thought I could learn. They also made their classes fun to be in. Favorite movies ranged from Hamburger Hill to “Dirty Dancing. Tim Wahlert enjoyed “Good Morning Vietnam while Alec Paulsen's Kevin Sorensen Nicki Stierle favorite was Police Academy. What does the Class of 1991 like to do in their spare time? Greg Jensen enjoys going fishing or riding his three-wheeler while Ryon Blath says he likes to “create mischief. Linda Lappe enjoys reading and Todd Nielsen likes to hunt and Sara Vaughan Joy Venteicher Tim Wahlert fish. What do the freshmen like best about going to school in Exira? “It's a small place and you know everyone, said Angie Hackwell. Exira has, “more opportunities and not as much competition, said Cory Harter. “It gives people more of a chance. Marty Jorgensen said, “I would like to see more classes, especially business classes offered in the next few years, and not have the threat of consoli- dating with another school system. Good luck, Class of 1991! Quint Sams Brian Schwab Jeff Wiemann Ryan Wilson Ryon Blath 1) Marti Sleister waits patiently in the band room before perform- ing in the spring concert. 2) Mr. Rick Nielsen isn't bashful, but An- gie Hackwell seems to be during a football game. 3) Jeff. Jamie, Jerry and Todd put the finishing touches on their homecoming float before the parade Freshmen 19 Sports seem to be very important to the Class of 1992. Dennis Sonntag's most memorable moment was, winning our seventh grade basketball game against Elk Horn in the last few seconds. Cheyenne McClain also had a rewarding experience during football: We were playing Elk Horn and I blocked a punt and ran it back for a touchdown. Watch out EHS, here come the athletes of 1992! by Teresa Wolf Wilson Hybrids, Inc, D an Bau r 20 Eighth Grade Mr. Tjaden is ranked number one teacher once more by the pooners at EHS. “He makes classes fun by throwing in jokes once in awhile. He isn't too strict (except with gum), said Jill Rasmussen. Mr. Tjaden is my favorite teacher because he puts laughter and fun in learning, said Sharry Hocamp. Sharry's most embarrassing moment happened to be in Mr. Tjaden's history class. The day was going slow. When the high school bell rang, I slammed my book shut (not noticing the time). After everyone stopped staring, of course, Mr. Tjaden had to give a little remark. In their spare time, the eighth graders' favorite things to do are to listen to music, watch television, and shoot baskets. Chris Schultes enjoys collecting small tractors. One could usually find Jennifer Beymer playing the piano or hanging around with her friends. The majority of the eighth graders choose pizza as their favorite foods. But Shannon Wheeler stands out from the crowd with her mother's homemade spaghetti ranking first. The eighth graders were very diverse when it comes to a favorite movie. Beverly Hills Cop appeared high on the list. Darcie Jorgensen liked The Lost Boys because, the movie was based on vampires. Ferri Bueller's Day Off was Nikki Sorensen's favorite. It was non-stop comedy. Favorite television shows are also plentiful. Shannon and Jill favored “Grow- ing Pains. “Who's the Boss and “The Cosby Show were also favorites. Nikki and Matt Nielsen liked the more dramatic shows such as Knot's Landing. Jill Rasmussen, pres. Aaron Petersen, sec treas Dennis Sonntag. stud, council Alyn Flathers Sharry Hocamp Darcie Jorgensen Julie Faga, v. pres, j Jennifer Beymer, stud, council Mitchell Boysen Elizabeth Hennick Chris Jensen Micah Loukaitis Watch Out, EHSI rlars Corns ths Athletes of 19921 Lori Walker Greg Wesack Shannon Wheeler Eddie Madsen Cheyenne McClain Matt Nielsen Charity Olsen Chris Schultes Nicole Sorensen Zach Thompson Verla Rae Vais 1) Dennis Sonntag and Mitch Boy sen work intently in class. 2) Alyn Flathers and Zach Thompson let their minds wander while Greg Wesack seems to catch a quick nap in math class. 3) Sharry Hocamp. Jill Rasmussen, Verla Rae Vais and Julie Faga take a break during an eighth grade vol- leyball game. Eighth Grade 21 Tarings. INSURANCE INC. 600 WALNUT STREET ATLANTIC. IOWA 50022 22 Seventh Grade Savanth Grcidte Enjoys Fras dofn Jeff Nancarrow, president Laura Lynam, stud, council Amy Petersen Andrea Riesgaard Pat Venteicher Keith Schultes, vice pres. Angie Christensen Jason Petersen Chris Riesgaard Lynn Wahlert Jane Taggart sec. treas. Chad Johnston Travis Punteney Todd Smetana Kristi Wede Brad Hansen, stud, council Chad Olsen Matt Rasmussen Mark Venteicher Chris Wipperman When the seventh grade was asked what makes their class different from the other grades at EHS, the answer was, We are a lot smaller than other classes.” When asked about musical interest, Brad Han- sen felt Led Zeppelin was the best. Matt Nielsen thought Huey Lewis was 1. Bon Jovi and Survivor were mentioned a lot, also. Who is your favorite teacher? The majority of the seventh graders enjoyed Mr. Tjaden, be- cause. according to Brad Hansen, He is funny and serious at the same time. Another reason was, He makes geography seem fun. This was Matt Nielsen's response. Another question put to the seventh graders was what they like dislike about being in junior high. The consensus was that the freedom com- pared to grade school was the major thing that was liked, while being a pooner and not having recesses were what seemed to be disliked most. The favorite TV show was Moonlighting, with MacGvver and Growing Pains mentioned a lot. The seventh grade had a variety of movies with no single favorite, but Police Academy, Montv Python, and Armed and Dangerous were all mentioned. The seventh graders' favorite food was spa- ghetti with pizza a close second. While Pepsi was the favorite drink. Dr. Pepper and lemonade were also mentioned. When presented with the question of Who is your favorite actor actress? there was a vari- ety of answers. They ranged from Bruce Willis to Arnold Schwarzenneger. John Wayne was the all-out favorite. The last question was, What do you like to do in your spare time9 Sleeping is what Jeff Nan- carrow enjoys. Mark Venteicher thinks hunting and trapping are great ways to spend some ex- tra time. But according to Keith Schultes, playing sports is the best way to fill idle time, by Joe Jessen 1) Mark Venteicher tosses the discuss at the Anita confer- ence junior high track meet. 2) Kristi Wede and Andrea Ries- gaard paint masks in exploratory art class. 3) Chad Olsen. Keith Schultes. Jeff Nancarrow and Pat Venteicher ham it up during exploratory art class. 4) Go. Todd! Todd Smetana gives it Ns all during one of the dashes at Anita. Frederick's Photography, The Firi ot Senior Portrait Atlantic Seventh Grade 23 Teachers Again, there was quite a change in the faculty at EHS this year. First for the regulars. Randy Tjaden taught four classes this year: U.S. history, pre-Columbian - 1877 history for the eighth grade, world history and seventh grade geography. He was also the assistant varsity football, junior high boys basketball coach and high school girls track coach this year. “I enjoy my coaching and working with young people. I also enjoy watching the Haw- keyes, playing golf, reading and playing games with my two sons, commented Mr. Tjaden. The student attitude seems to be up this year as compared to past years, but it can always improve. The students know that there are many changes on the way, and they have a lot of questions concerning the future. John Walker is the English and speech teacher at Exira. He covers English 10, speech, creative writing, advanced composi- tion and literature, personal business English, short stories, practi- cal journalism and manages the yearbook, school plays, the school page, prom and speech contest. taught for two years at Blakesburg, Iowa, and one year at Glidden, Iowa, before coming to Exira, where this is my tenth year. I feel that this year's student body is one of the most well- behaved groups since I have been here. I am very busy this year! I think we're all in a state of 'suspended animation' until we find out what will come of all the talk about sharing schools. David Sleister covers Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, senior math, and Computers I-VII. Mr. Sleister enjoys carpentry, sports, and computers. When asked what he thought students' atti- tudes were this year, he said, It's generally good, but the stu- dents are unsettled by the constant uncertainty of sharing. Mr. Sleister has taught one year in Manilla, three years part-time at Iowa Western Community College and 23 years at Exira. Rick Nielsen is the band director at Exira. He teaches 5-12 grade band. He has taught in Irwin-Kirkman for seven years. My hobbies and interests include playing in a country-rock band on the weekends. This keeps me quite busy. I am trying to keep as positive an attitude this year as I had last year. Things are going well in band and I have good students in band. We probably have the best students as far as attitude and behavior that we have had in several years. I feel the uncertainty of the future of the school has some students concerned, though. One of the teachers who are shared this year is Jeff Nielsen. Mr. Nielsen works part time at Anita High School and then in Exira in the afternoons. He teaches livestock pro- duction, crop production, advanced live- stock, farm management, small motors and general construction. 24 Teachers 1) Mr. Rick Nielsen and Debra Schrampfer gear up for the spring concert. 2) In a flashback to the 60's, Stacy Thompson. John Walker. Rick Nielsen, Steve Jacobsen. Scott Hansen and Travis Wilson show their school spirit in the appropriate attire. 3) Randy Tjaden and Laura May work diligently at the Exira Invita- tional Wrestling Meet. 4) Mr. Jeff Nielsen and George Schultes discuss an important agricultural topic in the ag room. 5) Jennifer Petersen poses next to a reluctant Mr. Walker. 6) Mr. Sleister and Kevin Lauridsen are snapped by the photographer. 7) Mitch Rydl peeks from behind shop teacher Jerry Roy. 2 ”1 didn't know how it would work sharing between the two ag departments. I also farm part-time to wear out the anxieties worked up during the school day. said Mr. Nielsen. The students seem to be more re- sponsible compared to past years - I use fruit sales as an example. Mr. Nielsen has worked at Exira for 6 years. Jerry Roy's interests include camping, hunting, fishing, training bird dogs, wood working, reading and antique cars. Mr. Roy teaches advanced woods, metals and be- ginning woods. ”1 want to give all my stu- dents my best shot and to improve my teaching. I want to do the best job possible. I think that the students' attitude can al- ways be better, but they have a pretty good one this year. Mr. Roy has taught for two years at Kearney, Missouri, and at Exira for fourteen years. The last two years he has been shared with EH-K. I feel that Exira has many promising things going for itself - one of these is our students. by Scott Hansen Teachers} Heaton, Wagner, Lowe, Corner Vogue 1) Margaret Jones gives Tami Hansen a vocal lesson 2) Mrs Lowe whips up something tasty as a demonstration in one of her foods classes 3) Coach Wagner gives the bonfire crowd a pep talk 4) Jerry Gregory lectures 5) Rhodetta Jessen helps Ryon Blath in one of her math classes 6) Linda Heaton gets her picture taken with Chad Olsen during seventh grade English 7) Kris Larsen and Brian Stuetelberg get their picture taken during art class Mrs. Vicki Lowe is helping students to heat up our roads to the future as a foods teacher. She also teaches family living, child development. Home Eco- nomics I, skills for adolescence, 7th and 8th grade art, 8th grade home economics and housing. Mrs. Lowe has taught for ten years. Why? I enjoy working with kids, and, of course, the free months of June. July, and August. Mrs. Lowe is looking forward to the possibility of be- ing able to take more field trips and have more out-of- classroom experiences. Exira's vocal music teacher. Margaret Jones, spends her spare time doing a various number of activities. Some of these are bicycle riding, reading, shopping, going to auctions and walking. I was very excited about starting a job here in Exira. I was a bit apprehen- sive about being a 'shared' instructor, though. Mrs. Jones teaches 7-12 grades at Exira and K-12 at Elk Horn. “I think the students at Exira High School have a positive attitude about getting an education. They work hard and show a lot of respect towards others which I think is very important. Ron Wagner, who enjoys hunting and fishing, is the 7th and 8th grade science teacher. Mr Wagner also teaches high school phys ed Prior to coming here. Mr. Wagner taught at Hoover High School in Des Moines for two years. “I was very excited to start this fall. Things are a lot easier now after my first year at Exira. said Mr Wagner Ron Wagner is also the head football coach for Exira Mrs. Linda Heaton said. really enjoy the enthusiasm and willingness to learn that the Exira young people have She has taught for fourteen years. This year Mrs. Heaton is teaching seven classes and the year is going fast as a result. Mrs. Heaton teach- es English 7 and 8. Reading 7, reading lab, everyday English, English 9 and individualized reading, by Scott Hansen and Tami King I % ration With You in Mind'' 420 Chaslnui Atlantic, Iowa LcirsJassan, Gregory Jones Mr. Jerry Gregory teaches the stu- dents at EHS the chemistry of life. A desire to put my knowledge and ex- perience to work, to make an im- provement in the future by working with youth, is why he chose teaching as a career. Mr. Gregory has been a teacher here at Exira for three years. He teach- es biology, chemistry, physics, ad- vanced biology and physical science The most exciting moment in class for Mr. Gregory is to, observe a stu- dent who has just understood some- thing that he or she has discovered on his or her own. Kris Larsen is painting our future for EHS. She has had six years of teaching experience, plus several years of sub- stituting. She chose this career be- cause she loves art and likes to help others achieve success in it. Mrs. Larsen teaches Art I, Advanced Art I and II, and she has one student this year in I.S. Art. Mrs. Larsen hopes that some day an art club will get started at Exira. She thinks that a club would strengthen the whole art program. Rhodetta Jessen is helping EHS stu- dents to add up our knowledge of the future. Twenty-four years of teaching have been spent here for Mrs, Jessen except for one year when she taught in Hanau, Germany. Why does a person want to be around kids all day long? Mrs. Jessen's answer to that is because, “I enjoy working with and helping young peo- ple and I also admired the outstanding teaching of a former instructor of mine in high school math and science. Mrs. Jessen teaches 7th and 8th grade math, pre-algebra, general math, basic algebra, career math and advanced career math. A change in her class that she would like to see is, to be able to offer a more advanced math program in the eighth grade. by Tami King Teachers 27 28 Teachers Taachars, Aides, Coaches, 7 J and J and Librarians 6 1) Most of the faculty pose for a photo used foe the paper during Take Pride in Iowa Schools. 2) Sue Hoegh 3) Judy Thompson 4) Merrie Ann Buelt 5) Joan Schrampfer 6) Teresa Wolf Lisa Dreier pose for a snapshot in the gym, 7) Lloyd Bishop 8) Mrs. Lynam helps Angie Christensen and Travis Punteney 9) De Ette, Tracy 8r Mindi pose with Mr De Long. The people who guide us through the year by coaching - how do they feel about this year? Since I was in high school. I admired one of my high school teachers. He encouraged me to teach and coach, said Coach Lisa Dreier. Mrs. Dreier has been a teachers aide for one year, teacher for two years, and has coached softball, girls basketball, volleyball and track. This year she is teaching phys ed and health for grades K-12. She said, “This year has been a positive one. The students are showing a willingness and desire to excell in academics and extra-curricular activities. Darrell DeLong, government and accounting teacher, left at the end of the first semester, so a new faculty member, Lloyd Bishop, joined EHS half way through the year. “I enjoy working with young people and I hope to help them make good deci- sions through problem solving, he said. Mr. Bishop teaches Accounting I, II, and III, American govern- ment, sociology. Typing I and exploratory typing for eighth grade. “I feel that the Exira school system is a fine one, because there is co-operation with the student body, staff, administration and community, he said. Merrie Ann Buelt has been teaching for twelve years, but this is her first at Exira. Mrs. Buelt is one of our shared teachers, working at EH-K in the after- noon and Exira in the morning. Mrs. Buelt teaches Spanish I and II and said that her year went well. “The students helped me to adjust, she said. “It's always exciting when a stu- dent understands a new concept. I like seeing the light bulb come on! Mrs. Bonnie Lynam is currently teaching English 8, Math 7. high school math. English 10. Reading and English 7. Mrs. Lynam enjoys reading, spending time working with her family, and going to her children's school activities. She has taught in Broomfield, Colo- rado, two years; Lacey. Washington, three years; and is now teaching in Exira. “We're having a good year, but a very busy one. I'm fortunate to have an excellent aide. Sue Hoegh. The attitude is. in general, good. Mrs. Hoegh lives on a farm four miles west and south of Brayton. Her household consists of her hus- band. Bruce, who is a farmer, her two sons, Justin and Joel, and her daughter, Maren. “I really like being here and being able to help the students, said Mrs. Hoegh. Judy Thompson is the librarian at Exira high school and grade school. She alternates her time with her assistant, Joan Schrampfer, one day being at the high school, and the next at the grade school. Mrs. Thompson lives west of Exira with her husband Mick. She has a son Zach and a daughter Stacy who graduated this year. Mrs. Schrampfer said that she felt this year was a “super one! She lives with her husband Dave and their two daughters, Denise, and Deb. who also graduated this year. Hardwoods Administrators and Janitors 1) The Exira Community Schools school board: Winston Hoegh, Mary Lee Jensen. DeWayne Nelson, Bernadine Johnson and Connie R. Faga. 2) School administrators: Neal Hadden, grade school principal; Dr. Edward L. Schultz, superintendent; Carroll Taylor, high school prin- cipal. 3) School bus drivers: Roger Nelson, Ar- nold Bintner, Lorraine Bintner, Wendell Taggart, and Dale Huegerich. 4) High school cooks: Lor- raine Petersen, Esther Foresman, Diana Peter- sen, and Jane Beckendorf. 5) Secretaries: Connie Johnson, high school secretary; Jane Jessen, grade school secretary; and Shirley Garnett, board secretary. 6) High school jani- tors: Ken Cullings and Charles Jessen. 30 Administration Staff 3 Administration Statf I I Disappointing Season for the Vika; This year's football season ended like last year's, 1-7, with one win against Anita. The team performed about the same as last year and were unable to win. There was a new assistant coach who had been head each at EHS for eight years, Randy Tjaden. The head coach, Ron Wagner, was here for his second year. People were thinking that this year's team would be very good, but it just didn't turn out that way. Aaron Paulsen said, I think our passing game was one of our strong points this year. Steve Jacobsen added, “After the defeat of Anita, I thought we would be able to have a better season, but it just didn't turn out that way. This year, Steve Jacobsen was named MVP and Jer- emy Andersen was MIP. Steve, along with Aaron Paulsen, served as co-captains on this year's team. Some of the most memorable moments for Jeremy were making three touchdowns. Steve Jacobsen's most memorable moment was blocking a punt against Adair- Casey. All-conference selections were Steve Jacobsen (first- team offensive tackle and first-team defensive line), Aaron Paulsen (first-team defensive back), Jason Van Aernam (second-team defensive line), Kevin Lauridsen (second-team linebacker), and Jeremy Andersen (hon- orable mention). Kevin Lauridsen said, “One of the main reasons we get beat is that we fall behind early and we just get down and can't seem to come back. Travis Wilson added, “I thought this year was going to be one of our best years, but I guess not. Mr. Wagner added, “I thought we had a good season even though our win-loss record wasn't that good. The accomplishments that we made in the field weren't de- pictive of the season, by Bill Paulsen 4 34 HS Football 1) Jeremy Andersen scores a touchdown against Anita and Bill Paulsen celebrates. 2) Jason Van Aernam kicks off while Jon Van Aernam and Todd Sonntag go after the opponent. 3) Steve Sonntag ( 32) and Jeremy Andersen ( 88) get instructions from Coach Tjaden 4) Aaron Paulsen ( 12) goes in for 2 points to win the game against Anita. 5) Aaron Paulsen ( 12), Travis Wilson ( 25) and Scott Hansen ( 61) try to catch the Lenox ball carrier. 6) The EHS football team front row - Jeff Paige. Jeremy Ander- sen. Aaron Paulsen. Steve Jacobsen. Matt Petersen. Bill Paulsen, Travis Wilson. Joe Jessen. Second row - Todd Sonntag. Scott Hansen. Zach Wheeler. Kevin Sorensen. Mitch Rydl. Jason Van Aernam, Alec Paulsen, Brian Schwab, Brad Schwenneker. man- ager. Third row - Asst. Coach Randy Tjaden. Steve Sonntag. Kevin Sorensen. Chris Lynam. Jeff Wiemann. Cory Harter. Greg Jensen. Ryan Wilson. Coach Ron Wagner 2 HS Football 35 I 2nd in Conferees tor VB Girls! The EHS volleyball girls ended up a successful season ranking second in the conference standings under the direction of Coach Terri Whipkey. This was Whipkey's first year as coach and overall the girls thought she did a good job. I thought Miss Whipkey was a good coach, said Tracy Wheeler. She made practices fun, but we also had to work hard. She practiced an equal amount with the frosh team which helped them to improve. Stacy Hansen added, Miss Whipkey did an excellent job as a first-year coach. She can truly be proud of herself. Besides being a super coach, she was a great friend. There were many highlights of the season. Teresa Wolf's was getting all-tournament at both tournaments the girls attend- ed and getting Most Valuable Player with De Ette. Jody Niel- sen's was playing in the first round of regionals and, When I started the sectional game against Audubon and we won. There were many different opinions on who helped the team out the most. Lisa Hackwell thought Teresa Wolf did, because she got her serves over when we needed her to. De Ette thought Stacy Hansen did, because she was always trying to help everyone and was always encouraging. Shel- ley Hackwell said, Probably Staci Dennis because of her height. A lot of the team, though, thought it was a group effort. There was a humorous side to the season. Stacy Hansen had a funny story: At the Underwood Tourney I was driving for a ball; however, I missed hitting the ball and it hit me square in the throat. I had a massive ball imprint on my neck. Jody Nielsen said that her most embarrassing moment was when the girls were at Manning. The gym floor was really greasy and she was running to get a volleyball and all of a sudden her feet went out from under her. She landed right on her back! Teresa Wolf had the honor of re- ceiving first team all-conference and being selected as MVP. De Ette Black and Staci Dennis were select- ed second team all-conference. De Ette was also chosen MVP and Staci was MIP. ”1 thought it was a real honor to be recognized as MVP and receive second team all-conference honors because volleyball is one of my fa- vorite sports. said De Ette. by Travis Wilson 36 HS Volleyball 1) Laura May bumps the ball 2) De Ette Black and Teresa Wolf confer with Coach Terri Whipkey during a break. 3) The cheerleaders congratulate the girls after a victory during sectionals in Audubon. 4) De Ette bumps the ball while Deb and Jody back her up. 5) De Ette slams the ball over the net at sectionals in Audubon. 6) Jody Nielsen deftly handles the ball 7) The 1987 girls volleyball team first row - Deb Schrampfer. Jody Nielsen. Kylee Muzney. Teresa Wolf, Stacy Hansen and Jennifer Emery. Second row - Sherri Hansen, Paula Wahlert. Tracy Wheeler. Breann Jayne and Staci Dennis. Third row - Laura May. Joy Venteicher. Lisa Hack well. Shelley Hack- weH. De Ette Black and Coach Whipkey. Fourth row - Terri Hennick. Chrissy Hailar. Tami Hansen, and Rachel Krcmarik. Fifth row - Sara Vaughan. Angie Hackwell. Joy Venteicher. Darcie Paulsen, and Holly Akers. 4 Volleyball 37 JH 38 JH Football Not everyone can make 15 straight points in a volleyball game like Jennifer Beymer did, but this year's junior high team agreed everyone had to work together and recognition should be given to others who did a good job to help the team This year's squad was small but mighty. Only 15 girls made up the 7th and 8th grade teams. The seventh grade was 4-4 and the eighth grade increased their wins to 3-5 from the previous year. Overall we had a good season and I thought we worked well as a team, com- mented Laura Lynam. The rest of the girls thought they im- proved during the games and what they enjoyed most was winning. The girls felt that Mrs. Dreier was a good coach. Lynn Wah- lert and Jill Rasmussen thought she was fun to be around, but yet they learned a lot from her that was helpful in a game. Winning both the 7th and 8th grade games against Ir- win Kirkman-Manilla was the most memorable moment for the season. I enjoyed working with this age level because of their energy. Hopefully the 8th graders will compete in high school and the 7th graders will show more determination next year, said Mrs. Dreier. Verla Rae Vais felt Sharry Ho- camp played very aggressive- ly during the season and many others agreed. The 7th graders thought Kristi Wede and Amy Petersen did a good job receiving serves and getting their serves over the net. One embarrassing moment for the year, according to Sharry Hocamp, was when the girls were cheering a team- mate for getting her serve over and the opponent hit the ball back over the net and they weren't ready to return it! Laura Lynam thought her most embar- rassing moment was when a serve came from behind and accidentally hit her in the back of the head! Good luck and have fun next year! Sonntag's his name and football's his game. Dennis was named the most valu- able player for the junior high football team this season because of his leader- ship, his quarterback abilities, and the many touchdowns he scored. Keith Schultes was also an important member on the team as he made the most touch- downs. Their record for the season of 4-1 im- proved from last year's 3-1-1. Mr. Tjaden, coach, felt the toughest opponent was the game they played against Guthrie 1 Center because of that team's huge size and the inexperience of the players since it was the first game of the season. Exira lost 2-0 which Jeff Nancarrow felt was his most embar- rassing moment. Most of the players agreed with Brad Hansen that Mr. Tjaden and Mr. Wagner, although they were tough, were great coaches be- cause they played everyone, were patient, taught them a lot, and gave them encour- agement. They all thought it was fun to win. especially against Elk Horn. Chris Schultes, along with the rest of the players, felt the reason for the success of the 2 season was due to teamwork. It takes every- one doing his part to win games and that one person can't do it alone. A lot of memories were made that won't soon be forgotten, such as Mark Venteicher's bearhug to tack- le an offensive Warrior, or Dennis Sonntag's 20-yard pass to Zach Thompson for a touchdown. I really enjoyed working with the junior high boys, seeing them develop, and watching them excell in what they learned. They were good listeners and they picked up new plays very quickly and they were will- ing to try to do what we taught them, said Coach Tjaden. by Stacy Thompson 1) The volleyball girls line up ready to practice a few serves. 2) The 1987 jr. high girls volleyball team: first row - Julie Faga. Sharry Hocamp, Laura Lynam. Verla Roe Vais, and Jennifer Beymer. Back row - Chris Wipperman. Lynn Wahlert. Andrea Riesgaard. Kristi Wede, Amy Petersen, Jane Taggart Niki Sorensen, Betsy Hennick. Jill Rasmussen, and Shannon Wheeler. 3) Jen Beymer. Sharry Hocamp. Jill Rasmussen and Niki Sorensen keep their eyes on the ball during practice 4) The 1987 jr. high football team: front row - Matt Nielsen, Eddie Madsen, Mitch Boysen. Greg Wesack Cheyenne McClain. Chris Schultes and Dennis Sonntag second row - Aaron Petersen. Jeff Nancarrow. Zach Thompson. Brad Hansen. Chad Johnston. Chad Olsen and Keith Schultes Third row - Coach Ron Wagner. Todd Smetana, Mark Venteicher. Pat Venteicher, Micah Loukaitis. Chris Jensen and Coach Randy Tjaden 5) Jeff Nancarrow maneuvers around the opponents' defense and sprints into the end zone for a touchdown. 6) Keith Schultes drags along some of the opposition as he heads for the goal line. 7) Cheyenne McClain and Chad Olsen listen intently to Mr Tjaden’s advice during a time out. Homecoming! Spirit Week was September 28 through October 2. During this time many activities planned by the cheer- leaders took place at EHS. Every day the students were asked to dress up a certain way. Monday was Sweats Day. Also on Monday the cheerleaders held a surprise pep rally in the lobby between 5th and 6th hours. I think Monday's pep rally was the best we've had in quite awhile. Everyone seemd to have fun. said Teresa Wolf. Tuesday was Double Up for a Victory, when students were to dress up like twins, while Wednesday was Shorts and Shades Day. Also, at 3:00, the cheerleaders held a pep rally at the elementary school. The kids really seemed to enjoy the pep rally once they got the hang of yelling with us, said Lois Behrens. Thursday was Jersey Day and that evening was the bon fire, beginning at the high school at 7:30. The cheerleaders led the crowd in a few cheers and then asked the football players to help. Then came the snake dance to the dump while the football players rode firetrucks yelling chants. The bonfire lasted about half an hour culminating with the Walnut dummy being thrown into the fire by senior co-captains Aaron Paulsen and Stave Jacob- sen. Lynn Wahlert said, “I really got fired up because it was my first year in junior high. The snake dance lasted a long time and even broke a few times! “I thought that the bonfire really got us fired up for the game. said Kevin Sorensen. Friday was Dress Up Day. There was a hub-bub of activities with the student council decorating the cafeteria and the cheerleaders decorating the park. The excitement rose as eveyone prepared for the 1:30 coronation. The senior boys had voted on one senior girl and the senior girls for one boy. Teresa Wolf and Mary Hansen sang a song, “That's What Friends Are For while Mrs. Jones accompanied. s 40 1 1 1) Queen Jennifer Petersen and King Daren Lauritsen. 2) De Ette Black peeks her head from the truck window as James Sampson checks out the flat top for the junior class float “Burn 'Em at the Stake. Vikes! 3) Sara Vaughan. Holly Akers. Betsy Hennick. and Chad Olsen enjoy the excitement of the bonfire 4) Are these football players psyched up? You bet! Thursday night on the firetruck on main street. 5) Aaron Paulsen and Steve Jacobsen show that they're good sports at the pep rally in the park Friday afternoon. 5) Thursday afternoon at the parade, the football players pose for the photographer, and (6) show their spirit dressed as cheerleaders in the city park 7) Football players at the city park during the pep rally The Auto Clinic Exira 4 Homecoming 41 After the vocal selection. Scott Hansen read the names of the king and queen - Daren Lauritsen and Jennifer Petersen. Congratulations were given and then it was time for the parade. The parade started north of the elementary school at 2:30. It was led by the band, then the varsity foot- ball players, the senior float, freshman football players, the king and queen, the junior float, sophomore and freshmen float and then the elementary students. Float awards went to the freshmen class - first place - with Flush the Warriors. Seniors got second place with their float, Wipe Out the Warriors and the ju- niors got third place with Burn 'Em At the Stake. Vikes. Kevin Sorensen said. We thought it would be a good idea making a float since we were in high school for the first time this year and it paid off because we won first place! Mr. Sleister said, The freshmen had a good float, but the elementary showed the most spirit. Joe Jessen protested, I thought the juniors got ripped off! Out float was great. That may be, but before the parade the goal posts on the junior clas float fell over and broke in half, so Jim Sampson had to hold them on his shouldeers! After the parade the cheerleaders gave the Vikings a pep rally at the city park. Dennis Petersen thought that one of the funniest things was when the senior football boys gave a skit and acted like cheerleaders. Michelle Kommes said. The pep rally in the park is always a lot of fun because the whole town is there. It really helps psyche the football boys up when the whole town shows its support. Steve Jacobsen ad- ded, I thought the skit and pep rally was pretty fun and it helped us get psyched up for the game. We had fun doing it. At 7:30 Friday night the Vikings kicked off to the Warriors. The ending score was Walnut 45 and the Vikings 6. The Vi- king's touchdown was scored by a pass from Aaron Paulsen to Jeremy Andersen in the fourth quarter. During the game, the temperature creeped down into the lower thirties. At halftime the band marched. Mr. Nielsen said, We were lacking exper- ience. but overall I was pleased with their performance under the circumstances. It is hard to march in that cold of weather. After the game was the homecoming dance. The D.J. was from Atlantic and he played various types of music. Clarence Wilson said, I thought the dance was ok, but it could have been better The D.J. played most of the songs that people requested which was better than in the past. Laura May concluded. I thought that the entire 1987 Homecoming Festival was a success. Everything went smooth- ly and I think everyone had a good time. by Travis Wilson and Michael Bauer XIRA • IRE DEPT j V fj M ■ 5 42 Homecoming Phippan Trucking Exira 1) Twin Day during Spirit Week reaps a crop of look-alikes front row - Shelley Hack well. Lisa Hack well. Michelle Kommes. Te- resa Wolf. Second row - Ann Van Aernam. Toni Jensen. Beth Wahlert. Tracy Lauridsen. Sara Vaughan. Tami Hansen. Krista Madsen, Stacy Hansen. Staci Dennis. Stacy Thompson. Me- lanie Kelly. De Ette Black. Lois Behrens. Back row - Angie Hack- well. Jenmfe. Luft. Joy Ven- teicher 2) Into the bonfire goes the Walnut dummy Thursday night 3) Lick the Warriors! Steve Jacobsen. Chad Jorgensen. Jon Van Aernam and Daren Laurit- sen 4) Chrissy Hailar and Laura May watch the pep rally in the park 5) Michelle scoops some ice cream 6) Teresa and Mary sing before the announcement of the king and queen during coronation ceremonies 7) The freshmen show their spirit during the trip to the bonfire Homecoming 43 A Marnorcibla Yacir lor What do forgetting bloomers, mooning truckers, and falling down in front of a crowd have in common? They're all part of the memorable (but crazy) '87 fall cheerleaders. The 1987 fall cheerleaders were Lois Behrens. Staci Dennis. Toni Jensen. Melanie Kelly, Ann Van Aernam and Teresa Wolf. The '87 season was different than in past years because, All of us were really good friends, and we had a lot of fun together, said Michelle Kommes. Kay Stork was this year's fall cheerleading sponsor, this being her first year at EHS. Kay really helped us get organized and talked to the administra- tion for us. She was really helpful, commented Lois Behrens. The two most popular football games to cheer at were the ones against Elk Horn and Anita. Ann Van Aernam remarked. The game with Anita was my fa- vorite one to cheer at because we won and eveyone was pretty pumped because of the dance that followed the game. The co-captains for the 1987 fall cheerleading squad were Ann Van Aernam and Michelle Kommes Ann had been a varsity cheer- leader for four years and Michelle had cheered for three years. Lois Behrens appreciated the co-captains' leadership because. They had some really good ideas and never cared if we goofed off! The majority of the cheerleaders felt that school spirit at EHS could use a boost The main reason for this seemed to be a lack of response at pep rallies The homecoming pep rally in the city park was the overall favor- ite Teresa enjoyed the pep rally the most, replying, The homecom- ing pep rally was the most exciting because the guys really got into it. Lois lists several of her most memorable moments Being on time for the Star Spangled Banner once, making alternate words to cheers, and losing a hubcap off the school car on the way to C-M. Despite the hassles and the crazy, embarrassing moments, the 1987 fall cheeleading season was a memorable one. by Toni Jensen 1) The cheerleaders teach the football guys how to do What. What. before the bonfire 2) The volley- ball cheerleaders root for their team at a close match in Audubon 3) Melanie Kelly psyches up the crowd with Give Us an E 4) Staci Dennis and Melanie Kelly display their best sides at the bonfire 5) The crowd responds to cheers of victory at the homecoming pep rally in the city park 6) Tom Jen- sen. Melanie Kelly, Ann Van Aernam. Michelle Kommes. and Lois Behrens - the 1987 fall cheer- leaders (Not pictured Teresa Wolf and Staci Den- nis ) 44 Fail Cheerleaders IV87 Fall Cheerleaders The Hairbenders Antoinette Kornmes Fall Cheerleaders 45 Unlike previous years, the theatrical department engaged itself in four one-act plays: Balcony Scene , Blue Stocking , Will the Ladies Please Come to Order? , and Early Frost. From red pillows to black hats, the actors gave the audience a taste of humor, sorrow, and tragedy. Four one-act plays gave more students an opportunity to get involved and it also gave the audience a change of pace and variety. Lois Behrens commented, I felt that small casts were bene- ficial to the successes of the plays. It was easier to get ten people together than forty. We all had to carry our own weight. However, some students like Teresa Wolf missed hav- ing a major production. Musicals and full-length plays offer more of a plot and they also give the students a chance to get more involved with their characters. Balcony Scene focused on a Mr. Templin visiting his own funeral along with an angel. To his surprise, he was ridiculed by some of his closest friends and his fiancee. Brett Figgins (the angel) felt great about the final performance, but was not as enthusiastic about the grade school one because he felt it was hard for the younger people to understand the plot. Brett also praised Mr. Walker for his patience and concern. He never blew his top once when we forgot our lines. After the funeral had ceased, the audience was introduced to a pioneer setting. “Blue Stocking was about a pioneer family who were faced with the decision of moving back East to Boston - the civilized part of the world. Mary Hansen had a vivid embarrassing moment. I kept forgetting one particu- lar line and Steve Jacobsen kept repeating his line so I'd catch on. Instead of saying 'Drink you coffee. Father,' I said, 'Drink your father, pappy!' Everyone died laughing, including me! The audience then escaped from the pastures of Ohio and entered the minds of four ladies club officers. Will the Ladies Please Come to Order? centered around this meeting which included the characters of the women's inner selves. Lisa Hackwell commented, I enjoy acting because it is something new and it is also a very unique activity. Acting allows you to explore your motions and actions. I'm excited about participating in the play again next year! Finally the stage was covered with old trunks, baby carriages and dust to create the atmo- sphere of an eerie attic. Early Frost was a tender yet gripping story of two sisters who lived in a rambling, old house. While playing in the at- tic, two maiden sisters' little niece is visited by a strange illusion. Stacy Thompson compared her character much to herself. She was very moth- erly and concerned. Also, my character was quite calm and half-way civilized. I always seem to get the 'motherly' roles. 46 Fall Play Mr. Walker, director, concluded, “I thought the one-acts went very well. We were plagued with problems through- out rehearsals - postponing the date twice - interference with other activities, illness - but I thought the end result was fine. The most disappointing aspect about the plays for me was the poor attendance. Perhaps we can get that to improve next year. I hope we can continue the fine tradi- tion of speech and drama here at Exira. by Stacy Hansen 1) Scott Hansen and Matthew Sleister pose before their performance. 2) In the play Blue Stocking Teresa Wolf gladly invites Steve Jacobsen for lunch while Mary Hansen won't tolerate it. 3) The cast of Balcony Scene performs an unlikely funeral scenario 4) Stacy Thompson's comforting words are not enough to convince Ann Van Aernam that her neice is not a ghost in Early Frost. 5) The cast include (first row) - Teresa Wolf, Lois Behrens. Ann Van Aernam (second row) - Melanie Kelly, Stacy Hansen. Stacy Thompson, Jennifer Petersen. Jodi Nielsen. Jennifer Emery, (third row) - Kristie Nancarrow, Lori Harms. Sara Vaughan, Chrissy Hoilar. Lisa Hackwell, Tami Hansen, Terri Hennick. (fourth row) - Jeremie Faga. Brett Figgins. Steve Jacobsen. Matthew Sleister. Scott Hansen and Staci Dennis. 6) The ladies come to order 7) Steve Jacobsen and Stacy Hansen. 47 Fall Athletic Banquet There was a slight chill in the air as the participants involved in fall athletics and their parents gathered together for the annual fall athletic banquet held November 10. 1987. Mr. Taylor opened the banquet by asking Stacy Hansen to come forward and give the invocation. The seniors, with their parents, proceeded to file through the serving line piled high with everything from spaghetti and lasagna to chocolate pudding with graham cracker crust. Underclassmen and their parents followed. The awards began when Mrs. Dreier announced the junior high volleyball girls. The seventh grade's final record was 4-4. The team consisted of K. Wede, C. Wipperman. A. Petersen. A. Christensen. A. Reisgaard. J. Taggart. L. Wahlert. and L. Lynam. The eighth grade ended their season 3-5. Members of this team were V. Vais. S. Hocamp, B. Hennick, J. Rasmussen. J. Faga. N. Sorensen and J. Beymer. S. Wheeler helped out the team. Mrs. Dreier com- mented. The girls were small in number, but their dedication to the sport of volleyball led them to a successful season which executed good volleyball fundamentals. Special recognition went to Teresa Wolf and Stacy Hansen for being volunteer helpers. Junior high football was next on the agenda. Mr. Tjaden distributed the nine awards to the seventh grade. They were B. Hansen. C. John- ston, J. Nancarrow. C. Olsen, C. Reisgaard, K. Schultes, D. Sonntag. Z. Thompson and G. Wesack. The jh football team ended their season with a 4-1 record. These young men worked very hard. They are very coachable, and the future looks promising for Exira football if these young men dedicate themselves to their goals. They are a lot of fun to coach and I enjoyed working with Mr. Wagner and the boys. Super job guys! said Coach Tjaden. Managers for the team were C. Jensen, M. Loukaitis and E. Madsen. Ms. Stork honored the cheerleaders next. Junior high mem- bers were N. Sorensen. B. Hennick. J. Beymer, J. Taggart. L. Wahlert. K. Wede and A. Petersen. Ms. Stork gave recognition to the high school cheerleaders who did an excellent job this year keeping the EHS spirits high. Those recognized for high school cheerleading were A. Van Aernam and Michelle Kommes (captains), T. Wolf. L. Behrens. M. Kelly. T. Jensen and S. Dennis. Mr Wagner, head football coach, gave credit to Mr. Tjaden for helping him throughout the year's season. After thanking parents, the Booster Club, Perry Paulsen and Mr. Taylor, Mr. Wagner announced the players who received either letters, bars, inserts or certificates of appreciation. They were S. Ja- cobsen and Aaron Paulsen (captains), J. Andersen, J. Van Aernam. M. Petersen. S. Hansen. J. Jessen, K. Lauridsen, S. Olsen, J. Paige. B. Paulsen. M. Rydl, T. Sonntag, J. Van Aernam, Z Wheeler, T. Wilson. C. Harter, G. Jensen. C. Lynam. A. Paul- sen. B Schwab, S. Sonntag. K. Sorensen, and R. Wilson. Brad and Travis Schwenneker were the managers. Thu Viking Aguncy Danish Mutual Insurance Association Marcia Biggs and David Schrarnpfur Cornplutu Insurance Survicu 26B-5377 48 Fall Athletic Banquet Statisticians were K. Kirchotf, L. Hackwell, S. Hansen, S. Thompson, and L. May. Matthew Sleister was in charge of filming the games. Aaron Paulsen and Steve Jacobsen made first team all-conference. Kevin Lauridsen and Jon Van Aernam were chosen for second team. Honorable men- tion went to Jeremy Andersen. The final item on the agenda was high school volleyball. Ms. Whipkey an- nounced those who received awards. They were T. Wolf, S. Hansen. K. Muzney, J. Emery, J. Nielsen, D. Schrampfer, K. Black, S. Dennis, L. May, T. Wheeler, L. Hackwell, R. Krcmarik, S. Hackwell, T. Hennick, C. Bargo, A. Hackwell, D. Paulsen, S. Vaughan, J. Venteicher. Jody Toms and Lori Harms were the managers. Teresa Wolf had the honor of receiving first team all-conference and being selected as MVP. DeEtte Black and Staci Dennis were selected second team all- conference. De Ette Black was also chosen as MVP and Staci Dennis was chosen as MIP. I thought it was a real honor to be recognized as MVP and to receive second team honors because volleyball is one of my favorite sports, said De Ette Black. After a night of laughs, surprises, and great food, athletes and parents slipped on their coats, picked up their empty dishes, said goodbye and climbed into a chilly car. by Jennifer Petersen 5 1) Staci Dennis, Laura May, Stacy Thompson, De Ette Black, Mitch Rydl and other participants of the athletic banquet enjoy their meal. 2) Always on the scene when a photo is taken, Lois Behrens gets in the picture as Brad Schwenneker and others get their food in the lobby. 3) Lisa Dreier hands out seventh grade volleyball awards to Amy Petersen, Angie Chris- tensen and Laura Lynam. 4) Randy Tja- den presents Jeff Nancarrow, Keith Schultes, Chad Olsen and other junior high football players with their awards. 5) Stacy Hansen returns to her seat while Brad Schwenneker, Steve Ja- cobsen, Matt Petersen, Aaron Paulsen, and Jon Van Aernam eat. 1 Fall Athletic Banquet 49 Best Season In Fifteen Years! The Exira Vikings completed their best season in about fifteen years with an 11-7 record and ended 9-5 in confer- ence play. The Exira basketball team came into the season this year all fired up and ready to win a lot of games with the help of second-year coach David Sleister and first-year assistant coach Dave Dryden. Jeff Paige, junior player, said, 'T was already to play this year and come away with a lot of victories.” The season ended up with Matthew Sleister, Aaron Paul- sen and Chad Jorgensen leading in all stats. Aaron and Chad both made second team all conferenve and Mat- thew made honorable mention. Exira this year made it into the third round of the sectional tournament held at Anita. Exira first got a bye, and then defeated Walnut by the score of 92-79. The Exira faced Elk Horn-Kimballton and was creamed by the score of 52-123. Jeff Paige and Kevion Lauridsen both agreed that beat- ing O-M in a close one was their most memorable moment of the season. Aaron Paulsen stated, This year was our best year in at least 15 years, One thing different from last year is that the Exira Vikings had Dryden as assistant coach. Sleister and Dryden worked well together because if one coach didn't know what to do, the other one did. Having an assistant back was great so then it would take some of the pressure off of the head coach. Alec Paulsen said, “Both coaches were great to have around because you would have some fun and still learn. Most everybody thought that Daren Lauridsen was the most-improved player. Coach Dryden added much to the success of the team with his knowledge of the game, said Coach Sleister. “I would have liked to have won two or three more games, but the breaks didn't come our way. Our seniors provided excellent leadership and set a great example in both their unselfishness and their tremendous work habits. I felt all the fellows played total team ball and gave 100% in practice as well as the games. by Bill Paulsen 52 5 1) Chad Jorgensen plays hand up defense In the victory against Anita. 2) The 1988 basketball team: first row - Alec Paulsen. Kevin Sorensen. Kevin Lauridsen. Jeff Paige. Bill Paulsen. Michael Bauer. Cory Harter and Marty Jorgensen. Sec- ond row - Coach David Sleister, Joeri Elf ring. Jeff Wiemann. Chad Jorgensen. Aaron Paulsen. Mat- thew Sleister. Daren Lauritsen. Chris Lynam. Scott Hansen, and Coach Dave Dryden. 3) Matthew Sleister goes for two. 4) Daren Lauritsen 42 goes for a bucket. Michael Bauer waits nearby 5) Go. Aaron! 6) Aaron Paulsen grabs the ball as Kevin Lauridsen waits nearby. 7) Bill Paulsen goes for two in the sectional game at Anita versus Walnut. HS Boys Basketball 53 Absolutely a Tremendous Year! Absolutely a tremendous year! This is one of the best bunches of girls you would ever want to coach. Ending the season 13-5 and placing second in the Rolling Hills Conference was a big achievement. The girls were willing to work hard. We had a lot of fun and we won a lot of games. That's what it's all about, said Coach Lisa Dreier. Coach Dreier said that she had many good memories such as Staci Dennis scoring her career high of 54 points and 52 points against Carson and Walnut; Teresa Wolf playing absolutely her best all-around games against B-F and P-L; De Ette ranking third in state ratings in steals because of her interceptions in games such as C-M and Walnut where she had 9 and 10; Breann Jayne playing extraordinarily well against Avoha and hitting her high game of 27 points and many others. I think the girls, along with the boys, have a LOT to be proud of. We proved to the school and to the community that we have the strength and stamina to pull off a winning season that every- one can be proud of, said senior Stacy Hansen. Offensively Teresa Wolf was leader in two-point field goals with 59%. She was 65% from the line and she averaged 23.7 points per game with 9.6 assists, 1.8 steals, and 5.7 rebounds. Staci Dennis was 57% in 2 point field goals, 74% in freethrows, averag- ing 30 points per game with 2.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and .9 steals per game. Breann Jayne was 47% in 2 point field goals, 67% from the freethrow line. She averaged 14.6 points per game, 4.7 assists, and 2.8 rebounds. Defensively, there were six outstanding guards. They were Stacy Thompson, De Ette Black, Lisa Hackwell, Michelle Kommes. Stacy Hansen, and Debbie Schrampfer. Stacy T. averaged 6.2 safe ball advances, 7 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 2.3 blocked shots per game. De Ette averaged 12.4 safe ball advances, 7.1 re- bounds. and 6.7 steals. Lisa Hackwell averaged 8.1 safe ball advances, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.4 steals in 11 games. Michelle averaged 1.3 safe ball advances, and 1.8 rebounds in 10 games. Debbie had 6.6 safe ball advances, 2.7 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 blocked shot in a total of twelve games. Some of the players most memorable moments included (for the seniors Teresa, Stacy T., and Stacy H.) starting the first and last games of their senior years. Receiving conference honors will always be fond thoughts for Teresa, Stacy T. De Ette, and Staci Dennis. All the girls remember De Ette Black hitting her forward during the O-M gamnes and breaking the girl's nose! Stacy Thompson probably best summed up the season by saying, We played individually, but we played even better as a team. I think our hard work and dedication really shows in not only our record, but also in our growth as a team. We have a lot to be proud of throughout the entire 1987-1988 girls basketball season. by Travis Wilson 54 HS Girts Basketball 1) Stacy T and Lisa wait for a rebound at Guthrie Center. 2) Marti goes for a layup against O-M. 3) Breann hustles for the ball 4) The 1988 girls basketball team: front row - Tami Hansen. Shelley Hack well. De Ette Black. Teresa Wolf. Stacy Hansen. Breann Jayne. Lisa Hack well, and Krista Madsen Second row - Coach Lisa Dreier. Marti Sleister. Michelle Kommes. Joleah Flathers. Staci Dennis. Stacy Thompson. Paula Wahlert. Debra Schrampfer. and Coach Terri Whipkey. 5) Michelle and Stacy H. put on their serious faces as they wait for the rebound 6) Go. Teresa! 7) Staci D. reaches for the ball in the O-M game Wrestling A Controversial Year Eleven wrestlers reported for practice in the Exira cafeteria on November 9, but a series of conflicts, changes, and misunderstandings throughout the sea- son reduced that number to three grapplers by the season's end. Mike Olsen replaced last year's coach Bryan Svo- boda, and early in the season, a decision was made to share this year's program with Elk Horn-Kimballton. I thought the season went reasonably well, for our first season in a sharing program, Coach Olsen said. I guess I'd have to say that I am extremely proud of the people that stayed out and of the things that they accomplished. “About the people that quit or didn't come out, I have kind of mixed feelings. 1) I'm disappointed be- cause they could have accomplished so much individ- ually and as a team, 2) I can understand their actions somewhat, the first year of sharing is hard on all schools, but I don't condone their actions at all. My belief is that if you really want to wrestle - you will wherever you are because it is such an individual sport. Mike Venteicher, (19-17, sectional winner), one of the finishing wrestlers, continued, saying, “I thought the season went very well except for the time when everyone quit, which aftected the whole team, good and bad - mostly good because the attitudes of the ones that were left were good and they were willing to work. We also saw that two schools could come together and act as one if everyone gave it a chance. Steve Sonntag, freshman, (6-12) added, “I thought it (the wrestling season) was tough to get used to at first, but it got better towards the end of the season. Mitch Rydl, junior, (7-12) concluded, “(The season) wasn't the best, but I hope it will be better next year. I hope we have more people come out next year; then we should be pretty good! Towards the end of the year, a committee com- posed of Mr. Taylor, Coach Olsen, Mitch Rydl, Steve Sonntag, and people from the Elk Horn-Kimballton dis-1 trict met to determine new rules for next year's sea- son. The new team name would be the Southwest Norsemen. Each district would contribute half the cost of coaching salaries and share half of the possible deficit that may arise. New uniforms would be pur- chased for the 1988-89 school year, etc. Coach Olsen concluded, “I think next year will be a very good year for our program. We've ordered new uniforms, sweats, and have a new name. This should be seen as a new beginning and I'd like to see 8-12 kids from Exira on the team. “I'm very enthusiastic about the next year and so are our returning people. Hopefully, we can generate some excitement in the people around us and get more people out for wrestling and to our meets! 56 1) Managers Ann Van Aernam and Beth Wahlert sit with the wrestlers at the Exira Tourney. 2) Mike Venteicher, senior wrestling member. 3) Mitch Rydl wins his first round during the Invitational at Exira Dec. 5. 4) Junior high wrestlers Chris Schultes. Chad Olsen, and Mark Venteicher at the athletic banquet. Not pictured: Mitch Boysen. 5) Steve Sonntag battles his opponent during the Exira Invitational Wrestling Tournament. Even though the numbers were small, the spirit was high and mighty for the four junior high wrestlers. These tough out-going kids were eighth graders Chris Schultes and Mitch Boysen and seventh graders Mark Venteicher and Chad Olsen. The boys participated in seven meets. Chad Olsen commented, My most exciting meet I wrestled in was with a kid from Guthrie. I pinned him in the third period with eleven seconds left. Chad Olsen had a record of four wins and three losses. Mark Venteicher had three wins and four losses. My most embarrassing moment was when I got pinned in fifteen seconds, replied Mark Venteicher. 5 4 I would like to add a week or two to the season. Also. I went to see at least 10-12 people out for the sport. We will also try to add more advanced moves if we get the first two changes, stated Coach Olsen. I made most of my goals in junior high wrestling which I wanted to make such as learning the basics, having some fun, and winning a few matches. The only thing we really needed to work on was our lack of aggres- siveness and our inexperience agaist many of our op- ponents. However, the competition helped to devel- op these skills as the year went on. by Lisa Hack well Wrestling 57 Savaci Girls in Winter Cheerleading Believe Me It's Worth the Time! x x r Hard work, dedication, and lots of laughs made up the 1987-88 winter cheerleading season Six girls combined their efforts to cheer on the wrestlers ond the basketball teams, Lois Behrens and Toni Jensen were this year's cap- tains, They and Michelle Kommes spent time cheering on both wrestlers and basketball players, while Robyne Akers, Kristie Nancarrow, and Tracy Lauridsen cheered only for the bas- ketball players Melanie Kelly was the alter- nate I went out for cheerleading this year be- cause I really enjoy cheering and helping to fire up the team and the crowds, comment- ed senior co-captain Lois. Kay Stork was this year's winter cheerlead- mg sponser. Mrs Stork was a really helpful sponser, said Michelle Kommes. I thought it was very nice of her to drive us to the wrestling tournaments so we wouldn't have to leave early on the bus. The Newlywed Game was everyone's favorite pep rally. The couples got SO embarrassed and that made the pep rally really funny! comment- ed Kristie Robyne lists the Carson-Macedonia basketball game as her favorite. It was my favorite because it was a close, exciting game! she said. All the choices for favorite cheers were varied. Victory Bound was Tracy's favorite Last year I never could figure it out. but this year I learned it really well. she said. Kristie preferred Get Fired Up and Shake Some Spirit Loose because it was her first cheer that she learned this year. Each cheerleader had a memorable moment for the 87-88 season. My most memorable moment was cheering at the State Wrestling Tournament. said Michelle Kristie remarked. My very first pep rally and game were my most memo- rable moments I was so nervous that I thought I was going to die! Hitting Chad Juelsgaard in the face while doing a cheer when we played EH-K was my most embarrassing moment. Lois remembers. My mosxt embarrassing moment happened at a wrestling tournament when all of us got pennies thrown at us while we were trying to sleep, said Toni. Go out your freshmen year and if you like it well enough, then go out the rest of your high school year. Everyone should try it. Believe me. it's worth the time1'' was Tracy's advice for those who are contemplating a cheer- leading career by Toni Jensen Landon Construction, Inc. Steel Building Erectors Farm Commercial over 30 years experience Robert Landon Box 67 (712) 268-2860 Exlra. Iowa 50076 58 Winter Cheerleaders 1) The 1987-88 Winter Cheerleaders Melanie Kelly. Lois Behrens. Michelle Kom- mes.Toni Jensen. Tracy Laur- idsen. Kristie Nancarrow. and Robyne Akers. 2) Go. Gris! Lois. Tracy. Kristie and Ro- byne get the crowd going during a basketball game 3) Tracy and Robyne 4) Toni and Lois mug for the photog- rapher 5) Robyne Akers makes some precision moves during a cheer 6) The rah-rahs cheer during the girls sectional game at Guth- rie Center Sandwiches ChlcLen Pizza lce Cream Winter Cheerleaders 59 7th 8th Grads Kay Stork Is Soys Ha vs Winning 7th and 8th Grads The junior high boys basketball team had a very successful year this season with the seventh grade tallying up a 7-1 record and the eighth grade a 7-2 record In questionnaires handed out to team mem- bers, Matt Nielsen was chosen as the MVP for the eighth grade and Brad Hansen for the seventh grade. The seventh grade all agreed that beating Manning by one point with a huge comeback in the second half was their most memorable moment. Mr Tjaden commented. The men really worked hard this year. I was very proud of the final record for the year I think that these players will really help the high school team in the future if the boys keep working hard in the off season. The boys also seemed to think a lot of their coach. Jeff Nancarrow said, “He was a disciplinarian and kepf our heads in the game. Chad Olsen agreed saying, He pushed us hard! The junior high girls were under the direction of Kay Stork this year Even though the girls did not have a winning season, they showed good improvement as the games progressed, according to their coach. Verla Rae Vais chose Sharry Hocamp as MVP, say- ing, She helped out on the guard court and did a tremendous job of guarding her girl and kept our team into the ball game The girls seemed to like their coach. I really liked Mrs Stork, said Jill Rasmussen. She was a really good coach She didn't yell at us much, but she made us work. Congratulations, junior high! by Michael Bauer 60 JH Basketball Season Record! Girls Coach 1) Keith Schultes attempts a bucket while 12 Brad Hansen assists 2) Eighth grade team front row - Micah Loukaitis. Cheyenne McClain. Zach Thompson. Chris Schultes, and Aaron Petersen Second row - Assistant Matthew Sleister. Matt Nielsen. Dennis Sonntag. Eddie Madsen. Greg Wesack. Chris Jensen, and Coach Randy Tjaden 3) Seventh grade team front row - Chad Olsen. Jeff Nancarrow. Todd Smetana. Chris Riesgaard. and Keith Schultes Second row - Asst Matthew Sleister. Brad Hansen. Pat Venteicher, Chad Johnston. Travis Punteney. Mark Venteicher. and Coach Tjaden 5) Amy Petersen blocks her opponent as Angie Christensen hurries to assist 6) Greg Wesack attempts two points. 7) Lynn Wohlert shoots as Kristi Wede prepares for a possible rebound 8) Jill Rasmussen goes for two in the game versus Anita Tha Looker Room 413 Chailnut 243-1313 JH Basketball 61 Four Records Broken This Year! There were four records broken during the 1988 junior high track season. Chad Olsen broke the five flight hurdles running it in 10:56. Chris Schultes broke the 200 meter hurdle record running it in 30:09. Jeff Nancarrow. Brad Hansen. Dennis Sonntag and Chad Olsen broke the 800 meter medley running it in 1:52.99 and Matt Nielsen broke the 1600 meter run. making it in 5:36.1. “A lot of these athletes have natural talents and if they would work hard, their achievements could be anything! said Coach Lisa Dreier. The most exciting moments of the season for Coach Dreier were being the Rolling Hills Confer- ence champs. Little V 8c V Relays champs. Lady Danes Relays champs and getting second place at the Audubon relays. Aaron Petersen's highlight of fhe season was win- ning the conference meef. For Dennis Sonnfag it was winning three trophies and getting a lot of ribbons. The highlight of the season for Kristi Wede was, “When we got 5th place in conference. For Julie Faga. Getting 1st place in the 1500 meter run, was her peak of the year. Every activity has some funny moments, and ju- nior high track was no exception. Laura Lynam's most embarrassing moment was at Elk Horn. She was warming up at the discus and just as she threw it. someone ran out and almost got hit! Cheyenne McClain said, “When I was running in a relay and Brad Hansen told me when he was handing off the baton, so I squeezed my hand, but didn't get it! The things Coach Dreier like best about this year's track season was that the girls gave 110% at every meet. She also liked the boys' ambition to win every meet. Coach Dreier's goals for next year are for the boys to regain the conference title, for the girls to place even higher in the conference, and to get more girls involved in track, by Joe Jessen 62 JH Track 2 1) Greg Wesack gives it all he's got as he tries to get first place m the discus 2) The junior high boys track team first row - Todd Smetana. Brad Hansen. Chad Johnston. Keith Schultes. Jeff Nan- carrow. Mark Venteicher. Chad Olsen and Chris Riesgaard Sec- ond row - Krista Madsen. Coach Lisa Dreier. Aaron Petersen. Zach Thompson. Dennis Sonntag. Eddie Madsen. Matt Nielsen, Greg Wesack. Cheyenne McClain and Chris Schultes 3) The junior high girls track team first row - Kristi Wede. Lynn Wahlert. Laura Lynam. Angie Christensen and Jane Taggart Second row - Coach Lisa Dreier. Amy Petersen. Jill Rasmussen. Julie Faga. Jennifer Beymer. Verla Rae Vais and Andrea Riesgaard 4) Matt Nielsen rounds the corner with Aaron Petersen close behind 5) Go. Verla! Verla Rae Vais goes for first place in the long jump 6) Eddie Madsen clears another hurdle in the shuttle relay Something X-Tra 421 Chestnut - Atlantic Fashion lor the Full Figure JH Track 63 Taan Partorrnad on March 25) 1) It's Jenny's birthday! Jill Rasmussen plays the role of Jenny as the chorus congratulates her 2) Different members of the chorus perform one of the songs from the musical “Teen.'' 3) Betsy Hennick plays the role of a teacher while the rest of her “class sing. 4) Chris Schultes, who played the role of Ryan, talks on the phone about practice while the rest of the chorus sings the song “On the Telephone. 5) Brad Hansen, who played the part of Michael, talks to Zach. 6) The chorus sings the song, “Dance. Dance. Dance and perform actions as they sing. 64 Walnut Grova Products, Atlanti On Marchg 25th at 7:30 p.m. the junior high chorus performed the musical Teen. The cast of characfers appearing in order of importantce were. Julie Faga (Mary), Chris Schultes (Ryan), Jill Rasmussen (Jenny), Brad Han- sen (Michael), Nicole Sorensen (Lisa), Zach Thompson (Scott), Betsy Hennick (Teacher), Jane Taggart (Ryan's mother), Sharry Hocamp (Michael's mother), Keith Schultes (Michael's fa- ther) and the opening narrator, Michael Loukaitis. The other choir members represented boy and girl characters and also sang in the chorus. The piano accompanist was Jennifer Beymer and the student directors were Shannon Wheeler and Matt Nielsen. I thought we did very well in the musical this year, said Zach Thompson. “It was alot of hard work and memorizing, but it all paid off. The musical Teen showed the life of a feen- ager from a Friday to a Monday. It included many of the incidents associated with becoming a teenager: first love, dances, teenage birthdays, teenage rebellion, and the change of attifude towards greater independence which occurs during these years. It showed some of the joys and disappointments of becoming a teen in a light-hearted and positive approach. The musical was written as a play within a play. Mrs. Margaret Jones, who directed the play, thanked the students and the parents for their effort and support. She also thanked the custo- dians for all of their hard work. All in all. the junior high musical Teen was a success! by Scott Hansen Hansen Insurance Audubon Burden Hansen JH Musical 65 Winter Athletic Banquet March I : On Tuesday, March 15, the annual winter athletic ban- quet was held in the high school cafeteria. Mr. Taylor opened the banquet by welcoming all and then Mat- thew Sleister gave the invocation. The potluck meal was enjoyed by all the parents, students and coaches. After the meal, Mr. Tjaden opened up by giving awards to the junior high basketball boys teams. He handed out seventh grade awards to B. Hansen, C. John- ston, J. Nancarrow, C. Olsen, T. Punteney, C. Reisgaard, K. Schultes, T. Smetana, M. Venteicher and P. Ven- teicher. Eighth graders were C. Jensen, M. Loukaitis, E. Madsen, C. McClain, M. Nielsen, A. Petersen, C. Schultes, D. Sonntag, Z. Thompson, and G. Wesack. Mr. Sleister honored the high school boys basketball team. Those receiving letters were C. Jorgensen, D. Laur- itsen, A. Paulsen, M. Sleister, M. Bauer, K. Lauridsen, J. Paige, B. Paulsen and A. Paulsen. Joeri Elfring, foreign exchange student, received an honorary letter. Participation awards went to S. Hansen, Z. Wheeler, J. Elfring, C. Harter, C. Lynam, J. Wiemann and K. Sor- ensen. Chad Jorgensen and Aaron Paulsen received second team all-conference. Matthew Sleister re- ceived honorbale mention. Sleister thanked Jean Paulsen for keeping scorebooks. He also thanked Tim Huegerich and Maury Sleister for being statisti- cians. Managers were Travis Schwenneker, Marty Jorgensen and J.R. Paulsen. Laura May was recog- nized for filming the home games. Mr. Olsen gave out the awards to the wrestlers. Those receiving awards were four-year letter win- ner Mike Venteicher. Others receiving awards were Mitch Rydl and Steve Sonntag. Ann Van Aernam was recognized as manager. Terri Whipkey then gave out the drill team awards. Those receiving them were T. Wolf, S. Thompson. S. Hansen, L. Behrens, M. Kelly, A. Van Aernam, S. Dennis, D. Black, M. Kommes, L. May, T. Wheeler, T., Jensen, L. Hackwell, S. Hackwell, T. Han- sen, K. Madsen, B. Wahlert, M. Sleister, S. Vaughan, J. Luft, L. Hansen, A. Hackwell, and J. Venteicher. Miss Whipkey commented, We are really going to miss the leadership of our six seniors. Mrs. Stork handed out the cheerleading awards for basketball and wrestling. Those receiving awards for high school basketball were Lois Behrens and Toni Jensen (captains), T. Lauridsen, K. Nancar- row, and R. Akers, while varsity cheerleading awards for wrestling went to L. Behrens, T. Jensen and M. Kommes. Junior high cheerleading awards were given to Jane Taggart (captain), K. Wede, L. Wahlert and A. Christensen. 66 Winter Athletic Banquet 1 Mrs. Stork then handed out the junior high girls basketball awards. Seventh graders were K. Wed- ed, L. Wahlert, C. Wipperman, L. Lynam, A. Peter- sen, J. Taggart, A. Christensen and A. Reisgaard. Eighth grade were V. Vais, J. Rasmussen, N. Soren- sen, J. Beymer. J. Faga, S. Hocamp and B. Hennick. Managers were Lori Walker and Charity Olsen. Mrs. Dreier honored the high school basketball team and commented, “This year's team showed super attitudes, worked hard, and won a lot of games (13-5 overall, best record in 15c years) and that's what it;s all about! The eleven letter-winners were T. Wolf, S. Thomp- son, S. Hansen, D. Schrampfer, J. Flathers, S. Dennis, D. Black, B. Jayne, M. Kommes, L. Hackwell and M. Sleister. Participation awards went to P. WajLert, S. Hackwell, K. Madsen, T. Hansen, D. Paulsen, S. Vaughan, H. Akewrs, A. Hackwell, J. Luft and J. Venteicher. Staci Dennis received firt team all-conference, forward and De Ette Black received first team all conference, forward. Honorbale mention all-con- ference guard went to Stacy Thompson. Teresa Wolf was named most valuiable player while Stacy Thompson was named most improved player. The banquet was then over, by Joe Jessen 1) Dave Dryden presents awards to the junior varsity boys bas- ketball players the night of the winter athletic banquet. 2) Senior girls Stacy Thompson. Stacy Hansen and others enjoy their meal, 3) Chad Jorgensen and Matthew Sleister smile as they get their photo taken. 4) Junior boys eat heartily. 5) The junior high table discusses the evening's events as they eat. 6) Kay Stork presents the junior high basketball awards to Lynn Wahlert. Jane Taggart and others, D D Food I own Exira i 3 Winter Athletic Banquet 67 J I J AdlS ATLANTIC AUDUBON Audubon Tractor Parts Coast to Coast Jackie's Kearney Health Mart Modern Cleaners Jensen's Clothing Trendsetter Southside Welding Audubon State Bonk Bon'2 Auto Body Audubon Furniture Mart, Inc. EXIRA Iowa Land Broker, Inc. Farmland Foods Dr. Dana C. Shaffer Julia's Flowers Bay-Dee Car Wash, Inc. Faye's Ceramics Gift Shop Audubon Co'Op (Exira Branch! Mishna Valley Cycle Lloyd and Meredith Atlantic Bookbinding Co. W S Appliance, Inc, rly Vee Foods Medicine Chest Discount Pharmac Taco del Sol Mexican Restaurant Dirnig's Decor Norwest Bank, Atlantic, M.A. Feeder Supply rlenningsen's Processing Plant Cambridge, Feilrneyer, Landness Chase Super Bowl Me A tee Tire Lindeman Tire, Inc. Geis • Perry Jewelry Wolff Jewelers and Goldsmiths Cook Pharmacy Four Corners Travel rlanke Jewelry Howard's Jerry's TV B PAYTON JB's Cafe Lounge Judy's Beauty Salon Junior High Cta s rU cicters The 1987-88 junior high football players and wres- tlers were cheered on by a total of nine junior high cheerleaders. The girls were - seventh grade: Amy Petersen, Jane Taggart, Lynn Wahlert, Kristi Wede and Chris Wipperman.. Eighth graders: Jenny Beymer. Betsy Hennick, and Nicole Sorensen. Seven of the girls (Kristi, Amy, Lynn, Jane, Betsy, Jenny and Nicole) were responsible for “firing up the football team. For many, this was their first ex- perience as a cheerleader. The girls all agreed that they enjoyed pepping up everyone for the games and meeting the opposing schools' cheerleaders. “Shine It On , “Hey, You Vikes , and “Fantastic seemed to be the three favorite cheers of these girls. Everyone likes these cheers because they help to get everyone excited, said Nicole Soren- sen. The wrestling cheerleaders were all seventh graders. They were Angie, Jane, Lynn, Kristi and Chris. The girls all agreed that they enjoyed wrestling cheerleading just as much, if not more, than foot- ball. “I liked being right up there by the mats cheer- ing for the boys, said Jane Taggart. It was new to all the girls learning the wrestling cheers, and although the cheers were a little hard to learn, once the girls caught on, they really en- joyed them. “I liked 'Go, Fight, Win' (the airplane cheer) be- cause it looked really neat when everyone was together, and it was fun, said Lynn Wahlert. High school cheerleading will certainly receive a boost when the nine 1987-88 junior high cheer- leaders are eligible. All of them think high school cheerleading looks like fun, and they all intend to try out, too! Nicole Sorensen said, “I think junior high cheer- leading has really helped me, so that when I'm in high school, I will already know some cheers and have some experience. Overall, the girls deemed the year a success and are looking forward to the next time they can cheer. by Lois Behrens 1) The winter cheerleaders: Lynn Wahlert. Kristi Wede. Jane Tag- gart. Angie Christensen and Chris Wipperman. 2) Go, Betsy! 3) Fall cheerleaders: Kristi Wede. Jennifer Beymer. Nicole Sorensen, Amy Petersen. Jane Taggart. Betsy Hennick and Lynn Wahlert JH Cheerleaders 69 IT Drill Team members from top to bottom: Stacy Hansen. Ann Van Aernam. Stacy Thomp- son. Melanie Kelly. Teresa Wolf. Lois Behrens, Joy Venteicher. Shelley Hack well. Angie Hackwell, Lisa Hackwell. Krista Madsen. De Ette Black. Lau- ra May. Staci Dennis. Michelle Kommes. Sara Vaughan. Tracy Wheeler. Tami Hansen. Marti Sleister and Lisa Hansen 2) Melanie appears to take drill team very seriously as she performs to The Final Countdown. 3) Nice legs! Stacy Thompson. Teresa Wolf. Lois Behrens. Ann Van Aernam and others perform during the Exira- Anita game. 4) Chillsers Stacy Thompson gets the chills while performing. 5) Drill team members give a repeat performance of Venus - last year's favorite routine. 6) Smile. Ann! 7) The younger members of the drill team anxiously await the beginning of Rockin' Robin. 6 , Bengord The Iron 70 Drill Team Drill Tscirn Five, six, seven, eight. No, no, that's wrong! These sounds could be heard echoing through the halls of EHS bright and early before the start of school. Exira High's 1987-88 drill team ended another successful season. The goal of this year's drill team was to make up and perfect as many fun-filled routines as pos- sible. The Final Countdown by Europe was the unanimous choice as favorite routine. I liked the formation we were in, the song, and the steps we did in the dance, commented Stacy Thompson, senior drill team member. Both Stacy Hansen and Teresa Wolf agreed that their most embarrassing moments occurred last fall. Stacy Hansen said, During a football half-time peformance the entire drill team was supposed to bow in a long line. I was to start the bow but I forgot to and I walked off the field. Everyone yelled, 'Hans, Hans,' but I still forgot. Teresa Wolf added, Half of us took off and the other half stood there looking stupid! Toni Jensen thought this year's drill team was different from past drill teams because, We tried new ideas and everyone helped a little bit in making up the routines. This year the drill team was directed by a new sponser, Ms. Terri Whipkey. Miss Whipkey was a lot of fun as our sponser. She was really willing to help us at our practices and was very supportive of our ideas and rou- tines. She always tried to make sure we had our routines well-learned before a performance and if we didn't, she was sure to schedule a practice and make up work. In spite of all the work, though, it was a very fun year for the EHS drill team, said Lois Behrens. Many of the underclassmen are looking for- ward to next year. Sara Vaughan remarked. This season, as a whole, was great fun and it was also a lot of work. This year I was part of fhe team instead of sitting in the stands looking forward to next year. I hope it is as fun, said Marti Sleister. by Jennifer Petersen Repair, Exira Shop. Exira Drill Team 71 y From Summer to Spring 1) Daren Lauritsen and Michael Bauer are greeted as they board the bus for Kansas City and the annual Co-op Leadership Camp. 2) The 1987-88 FFA: front row - Brad Schwenneker. Chad Jorgensen. Daren Lauritsen. Matthew Sleister. Tim Huegerich. Aaron Paulsen. Jeremy Ander- sen and Matt Petersen, second row - Den- nis Petersen. Todd Hansen. Scott Hansen. Travis Wilson. Todd Nielsen. Michael Bauer. Bill Paulsen and Mike Emery, third row - Cory Harter. Greg Jensen. Todd Nielsen. Steve Sonntag. Alec Paulsen. Brian Schwab, fourth row - Jeff Nielsen. Jamie Faga. Steve Hocamp. and Kevin Soren- sen 3) Michael Petersen and Ricky Hansen show their hogs at the County Fair. 4) Scott Hansen exhibits his blue ribbon win- ner in Audubon. 5) The FFA softball team which lost to Atlantic in the first round of action: front row - Jason Van Aernam. Todd Sonntag. Aaron Paulsen. Matt Pe- tersen and Matthew Sleister. Back row - Jon Van Aernam. Ricky Hansen, and Chad Jorgensen. 6) Jon Van Aernam displays his prize-winning calf. Audubon County Soil Water Conservation 603 Market Street District Audubon, Iowa 50025 72 FFA 2 3 This year the Exira FFA went through a lot of changes. Mr. Nielsen was shared with Anita, so he was on the run a lot, and some of the FFA activities had to be cut. The members, though, were still very busy in the summer. Jon Van Aernam, Travis Wilson, and Michael Bauer were active in beef performance. Michael had two calves, one placing third, the other fifth. Jon placed ninth (getting 1st place Produce of Dam), and Travis placed thirteenth. Since all the calves were blue ribbon winners, the boys got an extra $115 per calf for premium money. In the late fall was the annual greenhand popcorn and fruit and cheese sales. The members of the latter had an opportunity to make some money for themselves. They got 5% of the profits if they sold over $200 worth of merchandise. Scott Hansen said, I really enjoyed selling fruit this year be- cause there is something to sell for. The 5% gives the members an incentive to sell so they can put money in their own pocket. There were also spring activities. One of the most-liked trips the FFA went on was the Farm Progress Show Bill Paulsen said, I really liked the Farm Progress Show because I saw all of the latest advances in agricultural development. Another big spring event was the Tractor Drive-In Day. This was held March 22. This year there were fourteen tractors driven in with six different kinds of tractors. Michael Petersen thought that. Everyone seemed to enjoy the activity because the school day seems to go faster and because it's fun to drive around before and after school. Mr. Nielsen concluded, The members did not have as many activities because I was only working half time, but I think that we did a lot of fun things and we learned a lot as a group. The kids really worked hard this year. Things went along well working half time with Anita, even though I was on the road a lot between places. by Michael Bauer 4 FFA 73 1) Robyne Akers takes her PBE semester test 2) Mike Venteicher works on the computer in Mr Sleister's class while Paul Hocamp and Kevin Smith watch. 3) Greg Jensen and Jason Gudenkauf sit in study hall 4) Principal Carroll Taylor awards Mitch Rydl and other juniors their scholastic awards at Awards Day during the last day of school Why so wet. Mitch? 5) The eighth grade science class front row - Chris Jensen. Greg Wesack. Dennis Sonntag. Zach Thomp- son. Chris Schultes. Cheyenne McClain. Aaron Petersen. Jennifer Beymer and Shannon Wheeler Second row - Darcie Jorgensen. Nicole Sorensen. Matt Nielsen. Mitch Boysen. Julie Faga. Alyn Flathers. Eddie Madsen. Micah Loukaitis. Verla Rae Vais, and Lori Walker Back row - Jill Rasmussen and Betsy Hennick. 1 2 1) The 1987-88 student council Staci Dennis. An- gie Hack well. Dennis Sonntag. Brad Hansen. Steve Jacobsen. Stacy Thompson. Scott Han- sen. Dennis Sonntag. Laura Lynam. and Jennifer Beymer 2) Krista Madsen runs in a track meet 3) Amy Luft. Jennifer Emery. Lori Bargo. Jody Niel- sen. and Debra Schrampfer enjoy the senior breakfast 4) Mrs Vicki Lowe illustrates a cooking technique to her foods class Beth Wahlert. Jason Van Aernam. James Sampson. Quint Sams and Michael Petersen 3 75 Practice! Practice! Practice! That was the magic word for the 1987-88 speech season And did it pay off! Exira speechsters earned d grand total of 46 I's and 22 ll's at both large and small group contests, received 13 meddls at the conference small group meet and won 9 trophies at the Walnut Hills Classic speech meet. Laura May, junior speech member, agreed with the profits of practicing I learned that the more time and work you put into your pieces, the more benefits ond rewards you will get back I plan on working hard next yedr to achieve the goals I want to reach. Everyone unanimously agreed with sophomore members Jeremie Faga. Brett Figgins and Lori Harms that Mr. Walker was very encouraging and helpful throughout the season. Mr Walker was very willing to work with you on your pieces and he was a lot of fun, said Tami Han- sen, Most speech members felt that the season went fast, but they agreed it was an enjoyable and suc- cessful one Memorable moments? Lois Behrens' high- light was receiving a first place in improvisational story- telling at Walnut Hills and putting up a sign for a prom date there, also! Ann Van Aernam's was making finals in both conference and Walnut Hills and getting two medals at conference Brett Figgms enjoyed, Receiv- ing straight 'one's' in my prose and storytelling pieces His most embarrassing moment was when he walked into a performance at the conference meet! Jeremie Faga said. My most memorable moment 2 was at state individual contest when I looked dt my ratings in expository and I had straight I's! It was sad dt edch meet knowing thot it wos one of the lost ones, soid senior member Ann Van Aernam. Steve Jacobsen and Stacy Hansen definitely agreed thot their most memorable moment was being select- ed for All-State Speech. Being chosen for 'doubel' All-State meant the world to me, but receiving the highest honor isn't al- ways the best. Feeling proud of yourself is the highest award anyone can obtain and I felt good obout this seoson and myself, soid senior Stocy Hansen. Nine speech members attended the All-State Festi- val in Cedar Falls on April 11. Steve Jacobsen commented, “It was a very high honor to be chosen to perform my humorous acting at All-State. The trip to Cedar Falls was a memorable one. Mr Walker made the time in the van and ot the motel exciting. I had o great time. It was a very re- warding experience. Mr Walker concluded, Well, it certainly was a pro- ductive yeor for speech contest. I'd forgotten how much work it was, and, olso, o lot of the rules hod changed in the post five yeors! Our seniors reolly pulled us through this yeor, especiolly Stacy Hansen and Steve Jacobsen with their All-State awards. I'd like to thank our 'honorary' member Connie Sue Faga for her unflagging support, also! Congratulations to this season's speech members on a very successful speech season! by Stacy Thompson 1) Stacy Hansen and Steve Jacobsen chosen for the All-State speech contest in Cedar Falls on April 11.2) Trophy winners at Walnut Hills Steve, Brett. Stacy Hansen. Stacy Thompson. Lois and Melanie. 3) Stacy Hansen and Laura May in a scene from the one-act Early Frost that went to contest 4) Brett Figgins performs his storytelling for the grade school. 5) Small group contest participants. 6) Medalists at the conference speech meet: Steve Jacobsen. Stacy Thompson. Teresa Wolf. Ann Van Aernam. Laura May. Toni Jensen and Stacy Hansen 7) Participants of the large group speech contest. 1 Speech 77 f 7th Grads Explores On May 3rd and 4th, the seventh grade class went to Springbrook Park. The group left at 8:30 on Tuesday and arrived at 10:00 a m., not coming back home until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The group had a very busy schedule of events. First they shocked fish and identified them. The park also had 100 new fishing poles and all the kids got to go fishing. Brad Hansen and Keith Schultes both said that they liked the fishing best of all because it was quiet and they got to enjoy the interesting animals and wildlife around the park. The next item on the list was an observation hike. On the hike, the students looked for different animal tracks and where small animals live. They observed owl droppings, too. Also, while they were on their hike, the seventh graders had tree identification. The kids really seemed to enjoy the food they were served at the park. Jeff Nancarrow said, We had tenderloins and french fries for dinner Tuesday and for supper we had spaghetti and Texas toast. For breakfast we had pancakes, sausages and cereal and finally for dinner again we had maidrites and fries. I thought all the food was very good. Another popular activity the class did was small animal trapping with live traps. The animals they were trying to catch were mice, rats, moles, etc. The only animals they caught, though, were two mice. During the night activities, the students made a campfire and went blacklight tracking. In this activity, the students had a coloring they put around in the timber and then the animals walked through it. This made their tracks easy to follow. Chad Olsen said that he liked the blacklight tracking the best because it was fun walking around in the timber in the dark. The event, though, that most of the students en- joyed the most was shelter building. The object of this activity was to build a shelter out of the sticks and leaves that you could find in the forest. Matt Rasmussen said, I liked shelter building be- cause it was fun to see all of the different shelters that people made . The last event on the trip was orientation. This activ- ity taught the students to read a compass and to try and find different co-ordinates around the park. Mrs. Dreier was one of the sponsors on the trip to Springbrook. She commented. 'T felt that the Spring- brook trip was a super experience for the seventh grade science group. The students received actual contact with the outdoors which made them aware of the beauty of nature. Their projects such as tree identification, small animal tracking, usage of reading a compass and many other experiences expanded their knowledge of the outdoors. I really enjoyed the field trip. Mr. Wagner, science teacher, concluded, I thought it was a very good trip. The kids seemed to enjoy it. The education center had a lot of education- al and fun activities. I think the kids leaned things they didn't know before and had fun. This is important to learning. by Michael Bauer 80 Springbrook 1) The seventh grade group that went to Springbrook: first row - Angie Christensen. Kristi Wede, Amy Petersen. Lynn Wahlert. Chris Wipperman, Jane Taggart, Andrea Riesgaard. Laura Lynam. Back row - Brad Hansen. Chad Johnston. Keith Schultes, Chris Riesgaard. Chad Olsen, Jeff Nancarrow, Mark Venteicher, Jason Petersen, Matt Rasmussen. Todd Smetana, and Ron Wagner. 2) Several of the girls take a break from identifying trees 3) Jason Petersen. Chad Johnston and Brad Hansen work on their earth shelter. 4) Several of the seventh graders pose for Mrs Dreier. the photographer 5) Lynn Wah- lert collects material for her earth shelter. 6) Chris. Angie. Jane, and Lynn make an indestructable shelter to protect themselves from the elements. 7) Smile, Jeff! Springbrook 81 Heaven k ci Macs on arth 1) Dana. Brandy and Dennis cut up shiny paper for the floor 2) Senior girls make a toast during the banquet. 3) Michael Bauer and other ju- nior boys blow up balloons for the evening's entertain- ment. 4) Kristie. Sherri. Steph- anie and Kim wait for their meal 5) Michael Emery. Beth Wahlert. Bill Haley and Krista Madsen perform their prom servers dance. 6) Kevin Laur- idsen. Zach Wheeler. Joe Jessen and George Schultes pose before the banquet 7) What a boisterous group! Su- perintendent Edward Schultz. Dale Killen. James Scott. Clarence Wilson. James Sampson. Dennis Pe- tersen. Todd Hansen. Mike Venteicher. and Paul Ho- camp toast the photogra- pher 8) Bill Paulsen hangs streamers The juniors started working on prom way be- fore April 22. Committees were formed months before the actual event. There were several dif- ferent groups. Michelle. Staci and Tracy were in charge of the servers' dance. The band was cho- sen by Scott, Travis, De Ette, Michelle and Jeff. Decorations were planned by Paul, Toni, Kim Kir- choff, Zach, Joeri, Jason Van Aernam, Shawn, Kevin, Jason Johnson, Mitch, Joe, Dana, Laura, Brandi, Mindi, James, Dale, Todd, Dennis, George and Stephanie. The food committee consisted of Paul, Bill, Brandi, Michael, Todd and Dana. Invita- tions were planned and sent by Robyne, Sherri, Kristie, Breann and Paula. The juniors started the actual decorations on Monday, the 18th, cutting out stars, letters and wings for the servers, but it was on Thursday that the juniors got underway. Immediately after school, sponsers and students started putting up streamers and blue paper on the walls. I was pretty impressed with the work the juniors did Thursday and Friday, said Mr. Walker., one of fhe sponsers. “They showed they could pull to- gether and do a good job. The dance, especial- ly, went well. What a great band! On Friday, the juniors worked hard, decorating the cafeteria and building a tunnel from the cafeteria to the gym doors. They started at 8:30 in the morning and finally, being exhausted, fin- ished the work at 4:00. They had to get ready for the banquet. Prom 83 Proni '88 At 7:00 p.m.. Exira High School seniors, juniors, amd staff started arriving for the 1988 prom. Men of the Booster Club instructed the students and faculty members where to park. As people walked through the northwest gym doors, they were amazed by the Christmas tree Ikights and a flashing red light. Then they entered the tunnel and were met by a flashing strobe light. Finally they were greeted at the cafeteria with bountiful balloons and streamers. The banquet meal, consisting of a salad bar, roast pork, green bean casserole, rolls, assorted pies, and blue punch, was put on by the junior mothers and Mrs. Lowe, home ec teacher. The junior mothers were great to work with. Everyone was very co-operative and enthusiastic. Several of the mothers expressed concern, however, at the large anounts of wasted food that was re- turned to the kitchen. Several mothers suggest- ed having a buffet meal next year where prom goers would serve their own portions and eat what they want. This sounds like an interesting plan and I'm looking forward to sharing this idea next year with the juniors, said Mrs. Lowe. When everybody had finished eating, the se- lected sophomore servers performed their dance to the old Beatles song, I Saw Her Stand- ing There performed by Tiffany. Michael Peter- sen, one of fhe blue angels commented, I thought serving the food and getting to go to the dance was great! After the banquet, the students had forty-five minutes to get their dates picked up. The band was Flat Cat from Sioux Falls, S.D. Everybody seemed to enjoy the band. During the dance, the Portrait Gallery from Massena took pictures of the couples. 1) The 1988 prom servers: front row - Shelley Hackwell. Lisa Hackwell. Beth Wahlert. Krista Madsen. Tami Hansen, and Rachel Krcmarik Back row - Brett Figgins. Keith Kowal, Bill Haley. Michael Petersen. Todd Nielsen and Michael Emery. 2) Kim Kirchoff and De Ette Black hang the clouds'' on the wolls of the cafeteria. 3) Todd Sonntag. Mitch Rydl. and others dance to the tunes of Flat Cat. Elrnqulst After the dance, many students headed to Au- dubon for the after-prom movie. Dirty Dancing, at the Rose Theatre. Michael Petersen commented again, “The movie was all right for a prom movie, but I wish it would have been a movie everybody enjoyed and not just the girls. “I think the prom was a great success. All of the junior class worked hard getting everything ready and the hard work paid oft! I hope the juniors next year work as hard on our prom, said Toni Jensen. The movie lasted two hours and a lot of people felt that it was too long. When four o'clock rolled along, about thirty students went to breakfast at the Catholoic Hall. The junior mothers served scram- bled eggs, ham, toast, and orange juice. Prom '88 - “Heaven Is a Place on Earth - indeed it was! by Bill Paulsen 3 1) Scott Hansen, Michelle Kommes and Mitch Rydl hang streamers Friday after- noon in the cafeteria. 2) Breann Jayne adjusts her dress while Kim Kirchoff admires the decorations in the tunnel from the gym to the cafeteria. 3) Mr. Jeff Nielsen waves excitedly to the camera person while the more subdued seniors. Tim Huegerich, Randy Fiebelkorn. Matthew Sleister and Chad Jorgensen make a toast Prom 85 Fifteen Exira High students participated Tuesday, April 12, at the Rolling Hills Con- ference Art Show. Elk Horn-Kimballton hosted the art show, and students par- ticipated in competitions such as still life, collage, poster and advertisement, ab- stract sculpture and calligraphy. A special feature at the show involved several demonstrations by professional artists. One was an airbrush by Darcy Featherstone from the Omaha Art Insti- tute, and another was a jewelry making exhibition by Lee Hagaman from NWMS, Maryville, Mo. The day ended with medals being handed out. Five places were awarded for each category. The Exira artists took home a total of twenty medals, thirteen of them going to senior artist Debra Schrampfer., I thought Exira had a very impressive showing at the Art Fair this year. All the kids worked very hard and I hope the art department gets built back up to what it once was, said Debbie. Receiving first place medals at the fair was Debbie in the divisions of waterco- lors, sculpture, black and white drawing, and color drawing. Exira received five second place med- als. Brian Stuetelberg got a second in ink drawing, Kevin Smith in 2-D design, Deb- bie took three more seconds in lettering posters, graphics and oil, and acrylic. Fourth place finishers were James Sampson in oil and acrylic, and Debbie in watercolors, and black and white draw- ing. Travis Schwenneker placed fifth in the division lettering posters. Breann took fifth in pottery. In the category scratch board, Debbie placed fifth. “I thought that the competition was tougher this year, but I was really pleased that my painting placed, said James. The art show was a great climax to a great year, said Kris Larsen, art instruc- tor. “Everyone worked very hard for these honors and we should be very proud of them. by Toni Jensen 86 Art Fair 4 Spring Thing Conteranca Art Show The 1988 Spring Thing at Exira High School was held May 17 in the high school cafeteria with the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade playing songs and singing for the crowd. Many people turned out to see the home ec, art and indus- trial arts projects worked on by Exira's many-talented stu- dents. The work of the art student occupied much of the show. There were paintings, drawings, fiber works, and pottery done by the junior high school students. There were also cross stitch- ing and clothes done by the junior high students. There were drawings, metals projects, and woods projects done by the industrial arts students. In the home ec division, clothes that were sewn by indepen- dent sewing students were exhibited. Floor plans and furniture planned by the first semester's housing class were also shown. Mr. Nielsen said, I think the concert went very smoothly. I was pleased with the performance of all the students. They have been a wonderful group to work with this year. Mrs. Lowe said, was very pleased with the great turnout of the students and adults. Combining the fifth through the eighth grade concerts with Spring Thing was a great plan. Everyone had the opportunity to see what a great bunch of talented students at Exira High School we have and to view their many fine projects. Mrs. Larsen said, “I thought the Spring Thing was a huge success, with all the neat projects by the students and the concert held later. We had coffee and refreshments and everyone visited and had a good time. Mr. Roy said, I was very pleased with the turnout at Spring Thing. Visitors saw a lot of neat shop, home ec, and art work done by our students. They also heard a nice vocal and instrumental program by the fifth through the eighth grade. We have a large number of multi-talented young people in Exira. They are great students to work with, too. The 1988 Spring thing was a great success and some stu- dents may already be thinking of projects to do for next year! by Todd Sonntag 1) Kris Larsen, art teacher, Vicki Lowe, home ec teacher, and Jerry Roy. industrial arts teacher, pose next to one of the student's sculptures displayed for Spring Thing 2) Jeff Wiemann stands next to one of his projects. 3) Mitch Boysen displays his needle point pillow. 4) James Sampson shows off his cannon made in industrial arts class. 5) Shannon Wheeler. Jen Beymer and Nicole Sorensen hold up their sewing projects. 6) Deb Schrampfer works on one of her many art projects that received a medal at the conference art show. 2 Spring Thing 87 H$ Gats 'T' at Larga Grouf Junior rllgti Forms Bcmc 1) The high school band: front row - Stacy Hansen. Lois Behrens. Staci Dennis. Paula Wahlert, Marti Sleis- ter. and Angela Liddick. Second row - Toni Jen- sen, Terri Hennick. Chrissy Hailar. Tami Hansen. Shel- ley Hackweli. Joy Ven- teicher. Lisa Hackweli, Stacy Thompson, and Jerry Andersen Third row - Jason Van Aernam, Ke- vin Lauridsen. Brett Fig- gins. Linda Lappe. Mat- thew Sleister, Steve Ja- cobsen, Chris Lynam, Ryan Wilson, Greg Jen- sen, Marty Jorgensen, and Deb Schrampfer. Back row - Mr. Rick Niel- sen, Ann Van Aernam, Mi- chael Petersen. Mary Hansen, Bill Haley, Scott Hansen, and Tim Wahlert. The school year began for the band by preparing for the home foot- ball games. The band prepared for four home games this year. Following football season, the banmd prepared for the annual Christmas concert held Dec. 14 in the high school cafeteria. Next, the jazz band prepared for state jazz band contest held at Creston, January 16. The band received a Division III. February 6 the 5th-8th grade band students ventured to Harlan Com- munity High School to participate in the Southwest Iowa Bandmaster's Association Solo Contest. The group ended up with ten I's and ten ll's in the junior high, and eleven I's and nine ll's in the 6th grade, with a total of forty entries. This year a junior high jazz band was formed. They performed for the Audubon County Crime Stoppers annual soup supper at the Audubon Memorial Building in Audubon. They also performed at the Exira Expo Days at the Exira Rec Center, Saturday, March 19. besides performing in several concerts this year. The annual Pops Concert was held Feb. 19 instead of the originally scheduled date of Feb. 18 due to the girls basketball tournaments. The high school concert band and jazz band performed for this event. March 22, fifteen high school band students and Mr. Nielsen attended the conference honor band at Carson-Macedonia. The guest director was Paula Holcomb. Many Exira parents were in attendance to support the concert. On April 5 the band held the annual small group pre-contest recital at the high school. Vic Wood of Audubon High School and Lee Nelson of Harlan High School served as the judges for the evening. On April 16, the band participated in the Iowa High School Music Association solo en- semble contest held at Carson-Macedonia Community High School. The 26 of April, the high school concert band performed a concert in the cafeteria. They performed the songs which were prepared for the Kansas City trip and large group contest. 2) The pep bond plays for a basketball game. 3) Brian Stuetelberg makes music during first period band 4) The junior high band first row - Lori Walker. Andrea Riesgaard, Kristi Wede. and Mr. Rick Nielsen. Sec- ond row - Jason Petersen. Darcie Jorgensen. Angie Christensen. Laura Lynam. Keith Schultes. Chris Riesgaard, Jennifer Beymer. Shannon Wheeler, and Brad Hansen. Third row - Todd Smetana. Jeff Nancarrow. Julie Faga. Zach Thompson. Greg Wesack. Chad Olsen. Travis Pun- teney. Betsy Hennick and Chris Wipperman Not pictured Jane Tag- gart. 5) The pep band plays at a football game 6) Mr Nielsen directs the concert band April 29 and 30 the concert band departed Exira at 8:00 a m. and boarded a charter bus to Kansas City. Missouri, for the 15th annual Festival of Bands at Worlds of Fun. The band performed at 5:40 p.m. Friday, April 29, and received a very respectable Div. II rating, Saturday. April 30. the band was free to enjoy the day at Worlds of Fun. The band members arrived back at Exira at 10:30 p.m. Saturday night. The sponsers for the group were Robert and Judi Flansen, Gary and Judy Van Aernam, and Rick and Diane Nielsen. The Band Boosters paid for Worlds of Fun. bus and lodging. The students held a fund raiser (soup supper) to help pay for their food expenses. May 7 the Exira high school band participated in the Iowa High School Music Association Large Group Contest at Manning. The band received a Division I rating for the second year in a row! On May 15. the high school performed for com- mencement. A junior high concert was held May 17 along with the elementary band and junior high choir. Saturday. May 21, two students and Rick Nielsen ventured to Red Oak Senior High School for Cottonbowl Auditions. The band is also preparing for Memorial Day Services on May 30 and for the annual July 4th parade in Exira. by Scott Hansen Band 89 Margaret Janes New Chores Director Once again, the chorus year started off with a new director, Margaret Jones, who came from her hometown of Woodbine. She attended college at Iowa State University. The first concert, the fall vocal concert, took place in October. The next concert was the Rolling Hills Conference Vocal Festival which was also held in October. I enjoyed the conference vocal festival because there were a lot of people there who could sing really well, so it sounded good. remarked Bill Paulsen. During the winter month, the choir hosted two of the most popular concerts. The Christmas Concert was held in December, with February bringing the Pops Concert. Lois Behrens especially enjoyed the Christmas concert, saying, 'T love singing Christmas songs because it put everyone in the Christmas spirit. April was a busy month for the choir. It all started with the pre- contest recital to prepare for small group contest later on in the month Eighteen Division I ratings were received, with one group, girls sextet, receiving a perfect rating. Nine groups earned a Division II rating and one a Division III. April ended with the Spring Concert. Stephanie Wede and Bill Paulsen both enjoyed this concert the most because of the 50's and 60's type of music that was sung Bill especially enjoyed the Beach Boys medley that the boys chorus performed. A quartet consisting of Ann Van Aernam, Mary Hansen. Scott Hansen, and Steve Jacobsen tried out for the All-State Chorus early in the school year. The quartet was recalled and Steve was selcted to go to All-State. Another quarter was chosen to attend the Southwest Iowa Choral Festival. Lois Behrens. Teresa Wolf. Steve, and Scott took part in this event. Scott listed honor choir as his favorite concert, commenting, “It was fun to sing with such a large group who all knew what they were doing Large Group contest occurred in May. Both the mixed chorus and the girls chorus received a Division II rating. Graduation concluded the year on May 15. I feel very good about this year as a whole. remarked Mrs. Jones, director. “ There were many outstanding performances by the students in chorus. I en- joyed the pops concert and small group contest the most because the students here at EHS have very good stage presence Thank you. students, for such an outstanding year! by Toni Jensen 90 Chorus Darrell's Place, Hamlin Jcicobsan Mcikas All'State 1) The members of the high school chorus front row - Chrissy Hailar. Tracy Venteicher. Tracy Wheeler. Tami Han- sen. Marti Sleister. Niki Stierle. and Tracy Lauridsen Second row - Lori Harms. Terri Hennick. Ann Van Aernam. Toni Jensen. Lois Behrens. Jeremie Faga. Brett Figgins. Bill Paul- sen. Matt Petersen. Sara Vaughan, and Robyne Akers Third row - Kim Kirchoff. Jennifer Petersen. Stacy Thomp- son. Scott Hansen. Steve Jacobsen. Daren Lauritsen. Tere- sa Wolf. Dana Venteicher. Paula Wahlert and Kim Jensen 2) The boys quartet performs at the spring concert 3) Members of the high school chorus practice. What's Tim up to' 4) Members of the junior high chorus first row - Charity Olsen. Lynn Wahlert. Angie Christensen. Darcie Jorgensen. Chris Riesgaard. Todd Smetana and Keith Schultes. Second row - Shannon Wheeler. Julie Faga. Sharry Hocamp. Tina Young. Chris Wipperman. Aaron Pe- tersen. Jeff Nancarrow. Cheyenne McClain. Jason Peter- sen and Travis Punteney. Third row - Kristi Wede. Andrea Riesgaard. Laura Lynam. Betsy Hennick. Jill Rasmussen. Ni- cole Sorensen. Zach Thompson. Chad Olsen. Mark Ven- teicher. Chad Johnston, and Matt Rasmussen Last row - Lori Walker. Verla Roe Vais. Amy Petersen. Eddie Madsen. Brad Hansen. Mitch Boysen. Chris Schultes. Greg Wesack. Alyn Flathers and Dennis Sonntag 5) Mary Hansen prac- tices during chorus 6) The girls sextet performs for the spring concert 4 Chorus 91 Eleven Out For Boys Track There were eleven men out for track this year. They were (seniors) Clarence Wilson, Steve Jacobsen, and Matthew Sleister, (juniors) Travis Wilson, Shawn Olsen, and Joeri Elfring; (sophomores) Jeremie Faga and Brett Figgins. and (freshmen) Steve Sonntag, Jamie Faga and Chris Lynam. Steve Jacobsen this year threw 127 feet - his best ever in the discus. Steve also finished third in the conference in discus and he placed third again in districts with a throw of 124 feet. Steve commented, Finishing third at districts was pretty good, but I wish I had done better. Matthew Sleister ran his best time in the mile with the time of 5:13. Matthew also ran his best time in the 800 meter run with the time of 2:15. His best time in the two- mile run was 11:25. Matthew said, I was all excited for the season, but after a few track meets, I was ready for it to end. Brett Figgins finished second in the conference in the 800 meter run with the time of 2:14. Clarence Wilson's best throw in the shot put was 38 feet and he threw 118 feet in the discus. I thought I would have done better in the shot put, but I tried my best, said Clarence. Steve Sonntag's best time in the quarter was :59.00 seconds. Jeremie Faga had his best time of 11:30 in the two-mile run. Shawn Olsen finished fourth in the 100 me- ter dash and also finished fourth in the 200 meter dash. Both running events were at the conference meet at Exira. Shawn said. “The competition was tough, but it was fun at all the track meets. Coach Ron Wagner concluded saying, The track team was not too bad this year. Maybe with the help of the eighth graders coming up next year, some of them will fill in the field events in which we will be lacking. by Bill Paulsen £ -—z 92 HS Boys Track 6 1) Clarence Wilson heaves the discuss at the conference track meet at Exira. 2) Go. Jeremie! Jeremie Faga pushes hard as he rounds the track. 3) Matthew and Jeremie get ready for the sound of the gun 4) The EHS boys track team: Coach Ron Wagner, Clarence Wilson. Matthew Sleister. Steve Jacobsen, Joeri Elfring, Travis Wilson. Shawn Olsen. Brett Figgins. Jeremie Faga. Chris Lynam. Jamie Faga. and Steve Sonntag. 5) Big Jake shows intense concentration as the shot put goes into flight. 6) Shawn CHsen nears the finish line fen Super Tracts Girls The 1988 girls track team was small but mighty this season. This year there were ten girls participating. Seniors were Stacy Thompson. Stacy Hansen, Joleah Flathers and Jennifer Petersen. Juniors were Tracy Wheeler. Kim Kir- choff (manager), and Breann Jayne. Sophomores were Lori Harms and Krista Madsen. Marti Sleister and Sara Vaughan were the freshmen. We had lots of fun! said Krista Madsen. We worked hard with the small group we had. and we placed very well in the track meets. The girls seemed to have many en- joyable moments. Sara Vaughan laughed, saying. Going to Villisca in the station wagon with Tracy. Lori and Krista was a riot. We were crammed in the back and I thought we were going to die from carbon monoxide poison- ing! Jennifer Petersen commented, I enjoyed the K-mart bars. Mr. Tja- den's wife makes the best K-mart bars ever! This year the girls had eight meets. They traveled to Anita, Treynor (for districts), Panora, Guthrie Center, Adair-Casey, Villisca, and Exira, their home town, for two of them. Marti Sleister, a freshmen, has been placing very well at each meet in the 1500 meter run, 3000 meter run. and the 800 meter run. Jennifer Petersen has done well, also, this being her last year out. She has placed every time in her open 400 meter dash. I've been out for track every year from seventh to twelfth grade. I love to run and I like the competition, commented Jenny. The 4X400 meter relay has done very well this year, also. The runners have placed almost every time in meets. Krista, Stacy Hansen. Sara and Jenny run in this event. We were behind and then Jennifer, in the last fifty yards, kicked it in. We won by .1 second! replied Stacy Hansen. The team all agreed on the Adair-Casey track meet as being the best of all. The girls placed first in three events, second in four events, third in two events, fourth in three events, and fifth in two events. With only ten girls out, Exira placed second out of six teams with 73 points. Mr. Tjaden is AWESOME! stated Tracy Wheeler. “He's received my total respect. He's taught me so much. Besides being a tremendous coach, he is a SUPER friend, commented Stacy Hansen. Watching the girls improve and meet challenges of the different meets, is what Coach Tjaden enjoys about coaching girls track. How did the girls do? Super! said Tjaden. The lowest we received at a meet other than districts was seventh place. The highest was second place. And most of their meets had twelve or more teams involved! by Lisa Hack well 94 HS Girls Track Christiansen Motors Inc 6 1) Joleah Flathers heaves the shot put 2) Go. Lori! Lori Harms takes off with the baton 3) The 1988 girls track team, first row - Joleah Flathers. Jennifer Petersen. Stacy Thompson. Stacy Hansen. Kim Kirchoff and Coach Tjaden second row - Lori Harms. Krista Madsen. Tracy Wheeler, Breann Jayne. Sara Vaughan and Marti Sleister 4) Breann Jayne hands off to Tracy Wheeler 5) Timer David Sleister shouts words of encouragement to his daughter Marti Sleister during the 3000 meter run. 6) Jennifer Petersen pushes herself towards the finish line during the 400 meter dash HS Girls Track 95 m Class Might Hdld May 1$ Hansen Thompson Valedictorian Senior Class Night was held on Friday the 13th of May. Principal Carroll Taylor opened the ceremo- nies with the introduction of those seniors who had won scholastic awards. The Exira Education Association Scholarship was announced by the next year's president, John Walker. Amy Luff and Teresa Wolf were co- recipients. The Masonic Lodge Scholarship was presented by Charles Jackson and was given to Stacy Thompson ($1000). The Esther Haner Schol- arship was presented to Joleah Flathers by Cheryl McCaskey, guidance counselor. John Walker presented the drama award to Stacy Flansen, and then the senior chorus mem- bers were recognized by Margaret Jones, direc- tor: Jennifer Petersen. Stacy Thompson, Steve Jacobsen, Stacy Flansen, Lois Behrens, Mary Han- sen. Melanie Kelly. Daren Lauritsen. Matt Peter- sen, Ann Van Aernam, Tracy Venteicher and Te- resa Wolf. The Chopin piano award was given to Stacy Thompson and the Iowa Choral Directors Award was presented to Steve Jacobsen. Mr. Sleister awarded Clarence Wilson the mathematics award and James Scott the com- puter award. Carroll Taylor presented two Ameri- can Legion awards to Steve Jacobsen and Stacy Hansen. Five Lions Club scholarships were presented by Harold Godwin and Dale Nelson to Jennifer Emery, Steve Jacobsen. Melanie Kelly. Deb Schrampfer and Ann Van Aernam. The English award was given to Lois Behrens by John Walker. The student council awards were given to Stacy Thompson, Jennifer Peter- sen, and student body president Steve Jacobsen. Francis Ballou present- ed Brad Schwenneker with the Audubon County Soil and Water Conser- vation Award and Matthew Sleister received the Farm Bureau Award from Harold Godwin. Mr. Jeff Nielsen presented the Star Chapter Farmer Award to Jon Van Aernam who was unable to be present. (He had been injured with burns the Wednesday before.) Audubon County Attorney Brian Andersen presented Stacy Thompson with the Bar Association Award and band director Rick Nielsen presented Stacy T. with the John Phillip Sousa Award. The scholar athlete award was given to Teresa Wolf and Steve Jacob- sen. Stacy Hansen was presented with the Elks Lodge Scholarship by Bernard Neary. The business award went to Jody Nielsen and Jennifer Emery and the accounting award was presented to Mike Venteicher by Mr. Bishop. 05SIBLE • 'V Horrid Fdddral Savings Loar 96 Class Night Audubon and Atlantic Mcilons Sssd Company - Man He, Iowa 305 Chsstnul 1) Teresa Wolf and Steve Jacobsen are presented with the scholar athlete awards. 2) Mr Jerry Roy presents Mike Venteicher and Clarence Wilson with the industrial arts award. 3) Mr. Rick Nielsen presents the senior band awards. 4) Joleah Flathers is honored by guidance counselor Cheryl McCaskey for receiving the Esther Haner scholarship. 5) Stacy Hansen flashes a smile as she receives the Elks Lodge scholarship by Bernard Neary. 6) Stacy Thompson is presented with the Masonic Lodge scholarship by Charles Jackson and Win- ston Hoegh. You’ll find a lot of pride in everything we sell. u BCI' EM ftriUtM Phone Address Mrs. Lowe presented the home economics award to Amy Luft and Mr. Roy gave the industrial arts award to Mike Venteicher and Clarence Wilson. Mrs. Larsen presented Deb Schrampfer with the senior art award. John Walker introduced those senior members who had been sctive in speech contest this year: Melanie Kelly. Ann Van Aer- nam„ Stacy Hansen, Stacy Thompson, Teresa Wolf, Lois Behrens and Steve Jacobsen. Stacy Hansen received the senior speech award. The Odd Fellows Lodge of Audubon presented Jody Nielsen with its award and the Booster Club scholarship (though not presented that evening) went to Chad Jorgensen and Ann Van Aernam. The National Honor Society induction ended the evening. This year there were three inductees: Steve Jacobsen (senior), Scott Hansen (junior) and Brett Figgins (sophomore). Seniors receiving scholarships were as follows: Lori Bargo (two Bohmer School of Hairstyling scholarships - $500 and $600), Lois Behrens (a Waldorf College full-tuition scholarship offer, a Dana College Honor schoalrship, a Morningside academic scholarship offer, and an Iowa math science grant), Jennifer Emery (Exira Lions Club scholarship and an Iowa math science grant), Mary Hansen (an Iowa math science grant), Joleah Flathers (Esther Haner scholarship and an Iowa math science grant), Stacy Han- sen (Iowa State University scholarship of distinction, Iowa State University Communication scholarship, $1000 Elks Lodge scholar- ship, an Iowa math science grant and a State of Iowa scholar), Steve Jacobsen (Central College $1500 music scholarship and Exira Lions Club scholarship), Melanie Kelly (Exira Lions Club schol- arship), Amy Luft (Exira Education Associ- ation scholarship and an Iowa math sci- ence grant), Jody Nielsen (Audubon Odd Fellows scholarship and an Iowa math science grant), Debra Schrampfer (Dana College art scholarship $1000, a $2000 academic scholarship, and an Exira Lions Club scholarship). Brad Schwenneker (Audubon County Soil and Water Con- servation scholarship), Matthew Sleister (Midlands College $1000 president's scholarship, $1500 basketball scholarship. Northwest Missouri State University $500 Regents scholarship, $200 alumni scholar- ship, and an Iowa math science grant), Stacy Thompson (State of Iowa scholar, $1000 Masonic Lodge scholarship. Univer- sity of Iowa scholarship, Iowa State Uni- versity scholarship of distinction, and an Iowa math science grant), Ann Van Aernam (Exira Lions Club scholarship and an Exira Booster Club scholarship), and Teresa Wolf (Exira Education Association scholarship and an Iowa math science grant). by Scott Hansen 243-2793 East Hwy 6 71 i 1 CO chrarnpter Selected Scilutcitorlan even teen Receive Scholarships 1) Jody Nielsen and Jennifer Emery are presented the business award by Lloyd Bishop 2) Mrs. Vicki Lowe congratulates Amy Luft for receiving the home economics award. 3) Harold Godwin pre- sents Matthew Sleister with the Farm Bureau award 4) County Attorney Brian Andersen presents Stacy Thompson with the Bar Association Award. 5) Cheryl McCaskey congratulates some of the seniors who received scholarships for their achievement. 6) Kris Larsen presents Deb Schrampfer with the senior art award. Audubon Veterinary Clinic Class Night 99 Graduation May 15 is a day that the seniors will always remember. It was the day that they last entered E.H.S. as students and left as alumni. It was a beautiful day as parents, friends, and relatives entered the Exira High School gymnasium for graduation held at 2:00 p.m. Rick Nielsen led the high school band as the junior ushers (Laura May, Breann Jayne, Scott Hansen and Shawn Olsen) led the thirty seniors to their seats. The Reverend G.W. Van Hooser of the Brayton Baptist Church presented the invocation. Margaret Jones led the mixed chorus in the song My Wish To You. Reverend Van Hooser read from the scripture and he was followed by Superintendent Edward L. Schultz who introduced the speaker of the day, Jim Hopsen. Mr. Hop- sen is Executive Director of the Iowa State University Alumni Association, and in the mid-Fifties he attended Exira High School. Mr. Hopsen gave the graduates a list of do's and don'ts in life, such as being smart. “Part of being smart, he said, “is to do one's homework. Be enthusiastic. Don't be indifferent. Don't dream about what could have been; do what it takes to change that. Mr. Hopsen closed by reading every- one the poem by Dr. Seuss, My Uncle Churwhilliger on the Art of Eating Tacos: My uncle ordered tacos from the res- taurant's bill of fare, And when they were served he regarded them with a penetrating stare. Then he spoke great words of wisdom as he sat there on that chair. “To eat these things, said my uncle, you may swallow down the solid, but you must spit out the air. Mr. Hopsen's final bit of advice was, Do a lot of spitting out of the hot air and be careful what you swallow. 100 Graduation 3 1 2 1) Clarence Wilson receives his diploma from Board President Mary Lee Jensen Junior usher Scott Hansen waits at the step to help seniors to the gym floor. 2) Tim Huegerich. Brad Schwenneker. Steve Jacobsen and Stacy Thompson are greeted in the receiving line outside the school. 3) Whew! Ann Van Aernam and Matthew Sleis- ter breathe a sigh of relief at the end of the ceremony Sunday. 4) Matthew. James. Randy and Clarence greet well-wishers at the north side of the school 5) Junior usher Breann Jayne present Pat and Sandy Luft with a rose when Amy receives her diploma. 6) Stacy Hansen gives her valedictorian speech. 7) Ann and Jenny look pretty darn happy as they greet friends and relatives after the graduation ceremony. Graduation 101 Seniors Sing Maybe Some Day The seven senior chorus members sang Maybe Some Day and then Carroll Taylor, high school principal, intro- duced the scholarship recipients. Debra Schrampfer, salutatorian, gave her speech first. In it she thanked her teachers, friends, family and also her classmates for everything they had done for her. She talked about how years from now, people might wish they had thanked their teachers, but then it's too late. She took the opportunity to do so now. Stacy Hansen stepped up to the podium next to give her valedictorian speech. In it she related graduation to taking off on an airplane. She explained that our attitude would determine what kind of fake off we would have, and that we would probably have to de-ice our wings a couple of times along the way. The Class of 1988 is boarded and ready for take off, said Stacy as she flew a paper airplane out into the audience. Stacy Thompson gave her co-valedictorian speech next. Stacy told the audience that even though this is the end of their high school days, it is the beginnin of a new life. She then read a poem that she felt expressed the importance of our everyday words and actions: Drop a stone into the water. In a moment it is gone. But there are a hundred ripples circling on and on. Say an unkind word this moment. In a moment it is gone. But there are a hundred ripples circling on and on. Say a word of cheer and splendor. In a moment it is gone. But there are a hundred ripples circling on and on. Then she thanked all her teachers, for all they had done along the way, her friends for being there, and her parents for giving her the encouragement never to quit. Stacy closed by saying that all you had to do to succeed is to believe that you could. School Board President Mary Lee Jensen addressed the graduates, and as Mr. Taylor read off the names of the graduates, Mrs. Jensen handed out the diplomas. The benediction was given and the recessional played by the band as the graduates marched outside to the tune of “Louie, Louie. Receptions were held that afternoon at the respective students' homes, by Joe Jessen 102 Graduation 5 FIRST WMTNEY i NK AM© TRUST • NOW ACCOUNTS • SAVINGS ACCOUNTS • CHECKING ACCOUNTS • AGRICULTURE LOANS • PERSONAL LOANS • REAL ESTATE • HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS • AUTO LOANS • COMMERCIAL LOANS • TRUST A ESTATE SERVICES MAIN BANK • 223 CHESTNUT 243-3195 LOBBY MT 900 AM 300 PM DRIVE UP BANK 700 CHESTNUT 243-4183 ORIVE UP M r 8 30 AM 3 30 PM M F 8 30 AM - 5:30 PM BOOKKEEPING 243-4879 SAT 8 30 AM 1200 NOON BANCLUB YOUR HOMEOWNED BANK 4 1) Jody Nielsen wipes away a tear while greeting guests after graduation. 2) Mary Hansen gets a hug from a well-wisher in the receiving line outside. 3) Brad Schwenneker is presented his diploma from Board President Mary Lee Jensen. 4) Seniors sing '‘Maybe Some Day during the graduation ceremony. 5) Co-valedictorian Stacy Thompson gives her speech 6) Daren Lauritsen gives a smile of relief (perhaps?) after graduation. “Member FDIC Graduation 103 Construction Rt, 1, Box H9A, Phonu 712 268 5513 402 Wust Sidu Drivu, Exiro, Iowa 50076 For All Your Building Mauds 104 Baseball 3 7 12 Season for x Baseball Squad The Exira Viking baseball squad finished the year with an overall record of seven wins and twelve losses. In confer- ence play the team was 5-6 with one forfeit. The Exira junior varsity squad ended their season with four wins and three losses. Roger Mathias returned for his second year at Exira. Coach had the squad for their first practice in early June. Thirteen men reported for the baseball season. Coach Mathias really tried hard to get the best out of us and we could still have fun with him, stated Kevin Laurid- sen, third year man out for baseball There were many reactions on what was the most memorable game. Kevin thought it was, Hitting my first home run against B-F at Exira. Jeff Paige's was, The game at Cumberland-Massena when we were winning until the last inning, then losing the game 2-1. There were two seniors out for the team: Dana Hess and James Paige. Juniors participating were Aaron Paulsen, Chad Jorgensen, Steve Jacobsen, Mike Venteicher and Matt Petersen. Sophomores were Kevin Lauridsen and Jeff Paige. Freshmen were Kevin Sorensen, Alec Paulsen, Steve Sonntag and Jerry Andersen. What do you expect out of the 87-88 baseball year? “Not to combine or share the baseball program with Elk Horn or any other team and to have a winning season. stated Jeff Paige. The Vikings ended the season by losing to Shelby-Ten- nant in the district game, 3-0. After the season was over, a picnic was held with the baseball players, softball players, and their parents and coaches. Awards were handed out, then each received a participation award. The Vikes had a pretty good season at the plate with an overall average of ,389. The three top hitters during the season were Aaron Paulsen batting with an average of .500, followed by Dana Hess with .442, and Kevin Lauridsen with .412. by Shawn Olsen 1) Alec Paulsen glances toward the dugout while preparing to return a catch 2) The team pauses for a snapshop during the girls' game 3) Pitcher James Paige lets one fly 4) Kevin Sorensen bats 5) The baseball team: Coach Mathias, Steve Sonntag. Kevin Sorensen. Jeff Paige, Alec Paulsen, Steve Jacobsen. Kevin Sorensen. Jerry Andersen. Dana Hess. James Paige and Chad Jorgensen 6) Coach Mathias hits one to the outfield during warm-up. Baseball 105 It was a nose-breaking winning and losing season for the Exira Vikettes Mrs. Dreier was the high school softball coach this season. There were 17 excited and willing girls out to participate. The 1987 softball team roster was Shanna Wolf (second base), Sheri Dennis (first base), Teresa Wolf (short stop), Stacy Hansen (left field), Mary Hansen (catcher), Jenny Petersen (right field), De Ette Black (centerfield), BreAnn Jayne (third base), Paula Wahlert (centerfield), Dana Venteicher (pitcher), Lisa Hack well (pitcher), Shelley Hack well (short stop), Tami Hansen (catcher), Darcie Paul- sen (pitcher first base), Angie Hackwell (centerfield). Holly Akers (third base), and Joy Venteicher (left field). denotes letter winners The girls this year finished second in the Shelby Tournament. Jenny Petersen stated, “I'm going to work on catching high flies, so I don't break my nose again! Lisa Hackwell and Teresa Wolf received all-tournament at Audu- bon Teresa commented, “I enjoyed the tournament. We really played well together and we worked hard. There were many opinions about the toughest team played by the Vikes Breann thought Walnut was the toughest, “because they could hit and we couldn't hit off their pitcher. Stacy Hansen said, “Tri-Center because they had a whipping fast pitcher. She was really little so her pitches were deceptive; however, she was really tough I was surprised when I hit the ball that it went out of the infield! De Ette Black received 1st team all-conference and also honor- able mention all-state outfielder The girls ended the season at the Irwin sectionals losing it to the host team. “In order for the Exira softball program to be successful, we must start the season early - pitching, throwing and catching. I’m looking forward to the season Hopefully, with a little dedication we can be a competitive team,” stated Coach Dreier Next year? “I'm looking forward to my last - SENIOR - year. I'm ready for my grand slam to win the game this coming season, said Mary Hansen. by Lisa Hackwell Seventeen Da Etta 4 s 106 ) Excited Willing Girls All'State All'Conference 1 P 1) The 1986-87 softball team first row - Tami Hansen. Paula Wahlert. Sheri Dennis. Joy Venteicher. Darcie Paulsen Sec- ond row - Coach Lisa Dreier. Stacy Hansen. Teresa Wolf. Shanna Wolf. Mary Hansen. Third row - Beth Wahlert. Breann Jayne. De Ette Black. Dana Venteicher Fourth row - Holly Akers. Lisa Hack well. Shelley Hack well. 2) Breann and Teresa wait patiently for the ball to be hit. 3) Bre keeps her eye on the ball as she hustles after it. 4) Stacy Hansen glides with no effort over first base 5) Lisa Hack well follows through on a pitch. 6) Dana Joy Venteicher and Paula Wahlert look emnbarrassed while Mr Walker takes their picture in the du- gout 7) Stacy backs up De Ette Black as a line drive is hit to centerfield 8) Teresa watches her coach give her a signal Exchange State Bank Exira, Iowa 50076 Softball 107 A Year of Changes, Victories, and Index Administrotion. Staff 30. 31 Ads, Fifteen Dollars 68 Akers. Holly 18. 36. 41, 107 Akers. Robyne 14. 58. 59, 74. 90. 109 Andersen, Jeremy 7. 34, 35, 40. 41, 73. 109 Andersen. Jerry 2. 18. 88. 104, 105 Art Fair 86 Athletic Banquet, Fall 48. 49 Athletic Banquet. Winter 66, 67 Band 88. 89 Bargo. Lori 7. 75. 98. 108 Baseball 104, 105 Basketball. Boys HS 52, 53 Basketball. Girls HS 54. 55 Basketball. JH 60. 61 Bauer. Michael 14. 52, 53. 72. 73. 83. 112 Beckendorf, Jane 30 Behrens. Lois 8. 43. 44. 45. 47, 48. 58. 59. 71. 76. 77. 88. 90. 91. 97. 98. 103. 112 Beymer, Jennifer 20. 39, 62, 68. 69, 74, 75, 86. 89 Bintner, Arnold 30 Bintner, Lorraine 30 Bishop. Lloyd 28. 99 Black. De Ette 3. 14. 28. 36. 37. 41. 43, 49. 55. 71. 84. 107 Blath. Ryon 19. 26 Boysen. Mindi 14. 28. 85 Boysen. Mitch 20. 21. 38. 74. 86. 91 Buelt, Merrie Ann 28, 29 Cheerleaders. Fall 44. 45 Cheerleaders. JH 69 Cheerleaders. Winter 58. 59 Chorus 90. 91 Christensen. Angie 23. 28, 49. 61. 62. 69. 80. 81. 89. 91 Class Night 96. 97. 98. 99 Cullings. Ken 30 De Long. Darrell 28 Dennis. Sheri 107 Dennis, Staci 2, 3. 14, 15. 36. 37. 43. 44. 45. 47. 49. 54. 55. 67. 71. 75, 77. 88. 109 Dreier. Lisa 28. 29. 48. 55. 62. 107 Drill Team 70. 71 Dryden. Dave 52. 67 Eighth Grade 20. 21 Elfring. Joeri 14. 52. 83. 93. 108 Emery. Jennifer 6. 36. 47. 75. 99 Emery. Michael 16, 73. 82. 84 Faqa. Connie R. 31 Faga. Jamie 18. 73. 93 Faga. Jeremie 16. 47. 77. 90. 93 Faga. Julie 20. 39, 62, 74, 89. 91 FFA 72. 73 Fiebelkorn. Randy 10. 85. 100, 108 Figgins. Brett 16. 47. 76, 77. 84. 88. 89. 90. 93 Flathers. Alyn 20. 21. 65. 74. 91 Flathers, Joleah 3. 11. 55. 94. 95, 97 Football, HS 34. 35 Football. JH 38 Foresman. Esther 30 Fredericksen. Mitchall 16 Freshmen 18, 19 Garnett. Shirlev 30 Graduation 100. 101. 102, 103 Gregory. Jerry 2. 27, 28 Gudenkauf. Jason 18. 74 Hackwell. Angie 18. 36. 43. 71. 75. 77. 88 Hackwell, Lisa 16. 36. 43. 47. 55, 71. 84, 88. 106. 107. 109. 112 Hackwell, Shelley 16, 36. 43, 55, 70, 71, 84, 88, 107 Hadden, Neal 31 Hailar. Chrissy 17. 36. 43, 47, 88. 90 Haley. Bill 17. 82. 84. 88 Hansen, Brad 23. 38. 61. 62. 64. 65, 75. 81. 89. 91 Hansen. Lisa 18, 71. 77 Hansen, Mary 7. 42. 47, 88. 91, 103, 107, 109 Hansen. Ricky 17, 72. 73 Hansen, Scott 14. 25. 35, 40. 41, 46. 47, 52, 66. 73, 75. 85, 88. 89. 90. 101. 112 Hansen. Sherri 2, 14, 36. 82 Hansen, Stacy 7, 12, 36. 43. 46. 47, 49, 55, 67, 71, 76, 77, 88, 94. 97. 98. 100. 106. 107. 112 Hansen, Tami 16, 17. 27, 36. 43, 47, 55, 71, 77, 84. 88, 90, 107 Hansen. Todd 14, 73, 82 Harms. Lori 17, 47. 77. 90. 94 Harter. Cory 18. 35. 40. 52, 73 Heaton, Linda 26, 28 Hennick, Betsy 20, 39. 41. 65. 69. 74. 89, 91 Hennick, Terri 17, 36. 47, 77, 88, 90. 108 Hess, Dana 104, 105 Hocamp, Paul 14. 74. 82. 109 Hocamp, Sharry 20. 39. 65, 91 Hocamp, Steve 18, 73 Hoegh. Sue 29 Hoegh. Winston 31. 96 Homecoming 40, 41. 42. 43 Huegerich, Dale 30 Huegerich, Tim 11, 13, 73, 85. 91. 101 Jacobsen. Steve 7, 12. 13. 25, 35. 40, 41, 43. 46, 47, 49, 75. 76. 77. 88. 89. 90. 93. 96. 97, 98. 101. 103. 104. 105 Jayne, Breann 14, 36. 55. 85. 94, 95. 100, 106. 107 Jensen. Chris 20. 38. 61. 74 Jensen, Greg 18. 35, 73, 74, 88 Jensen. Kim 2. 14. 82, 90 Jensen, Mary Lee 31. 101, 103 Jensen, Toni 14. 43. 44, 45. 58. 59, 74. 77. 88. 90. 91. 112 Jessen, Charles 30 Jessen, Jane 30 Jessen, Joe 14, 35. 82. 83. 112 Jessen. Rhodetta 26. 28 Johnson. Bernadine 31 Johnson. Connie 30 Johnson, Jason 14 Johnston. Chad 23. 38, 61, 62, 81. 91 Jones. Margaret 27. 42. 83 Jorgensen, Chad 9. 12, 13, 43. 52. 67. 72. 73. 85, 104. 105 Jorgensen. Darcie 20. 74. 89. 91 Jorgensen. Marty 18. 52, 88 juniors 15 Kelly. Melanie 8. 43. 44. 45. 47. 59. 71. 76. 77. 91, 103 KiHen. Dale 14. 82. 109 King, Tami 112 Kirchoff. Jolene 9 Kirchoff. Kim 14. 74, 84. 85. 90. 94 Kommes. Michelle 3. 14. 15. 42. 43. 44. 45. 55. 59. 71. 85 Kowal. Keith 16. 17. 84 Krcmarik. Rachel 17. 36. 84 Lappe. Linda 18. 88 Larsen. Kris 26, 28, 87. 98 Lauridsen, Kevin 14. 24, 40. 45, 52, 53, 66, 74, 82. 88. 89, 104, 105 Lauridsen, Tracy 17. 42. 43. 58. 59. 90. 108 Lauritsen, Daren 8. 13. 41. 43. 52. 53. 72. 73. 90. 102. 103 Liddick, Angela 18. 77, 88 Loukaitis. Micah 20. 38. 61, 74 110 Lowe. Vicki 27, 28. 75. 87. 99 Luft. Amy 10. 75. 99. 108 Luft. Jenny 18, 43, 88 lynam. Bonnie 28 Lynam. Chris 18. 35. 42, 52, 88, 93 Lynam. Laura 3, 23, 39, 49, 62, 75, 81, 89. 91 Madsen, Eddie 3. 21. 38. 61. 62. 63. 64, 65. 66. 74, 91 Madsen. Krista 16, 43. 55. 62. 70. 71. 75. 82. 84, 94 Mathias. Roger 104 May, Laura 14. 25. 36. 43. 49. 71. 76. 77 McCaskey. Cheryl 97, 98 McClain, Cheyenne 2, 21. 38. 61. 62, 74. 91 Musical. JH 64, 65 Muzney. Kylee 10, 12, 36. 83 Nancarrow. Jeff 2. 22, 23. 38. 49. 61. 62. 65. 80. 81. 89. 91 Nancarrow, Kristie 2. 14, 47, 58, 59, 77, 82, 109 Nelson, DeWayne 31 Nelson, Roger 30 Nielsen, Jeff 25. 73. 85 Nielsen, Jody 8. 36. 37, 47. 75. 99, 102 Nielsen. Matt 21. 38. 61. 62. 74 Nielsen. Rick 19. 25. 28. 88, 89, 97 Nielsen. Todd A 16. 17. 73. 84 Nielsen. Todd E 18, 73 Olsen. Chad 22. 23, 26. 38. 41, 49, 57. 61. 62, 81, 89. 91 Olsen, Charity 21, 91 Olsen, Shawn 14, 40. 41. 83. 92, 93. 112 Paiae. James 104. 105 Paige. Jeff 14. 35. 40, 41. 45, 52. 66, 104, 105. 108 Paulsen, Aaron 11, 13. 34, 35. 40, 41. 45. 49. 52, 53. 72. 73. 109 Paulsen. Alec 18, 35. 42. 52, 73, 104, 105 Paulsen. Bill 14, 15, 35. 41. 52. 53. 73. 83, 90. 91. 109. 112 Paulsen, Darcie 18. 36. 107, 108 Petersen, Aaron 3, 20, 38. 61, 62, 65. 74, 91 Petersen. Amy 3. 23. 39. 49. 61, 62, 69. 81. 91 Petersen. Dennis 14, 15. 73. 82. 83 Petersen, Diana 30 Petersen. Jason 23. 81. 89. 91 Petersen, Jennifer 6. 12, 24. 41, 47. 83. 90. 91, 94, 95, 100. 103. 112 Petersen, Lorraine 30 Petersen, Matt 10. 13, 35, 40. 49, 72, 73, 90, 91, 103. 109 Petersen, Michael 16. 75. 84. 88 Play. Fall 46. 47 Prom 82. 83. 85 Punteney. Travis 23. 28. 61. 89. 91 Rasmussen. Jill 20. 39. 60. 62. 64. 74. 91 Rasmussen, Matt 23. 81. 91 Riesgaard. Andrea 3. 22. 23. 39, 62, 81. 89. 91 Riesgaard. Chris 23, 61. 62, 81. 89. 91 Roy, Jerry 24, 87, 97 Rydl. Mitch 14. 15. 24, 35. 40. 45. 49. 56. 57. 66. 74. 84. 85 Sampson. James 14. 15, 41, 75. 82. 86 Sams. Quint 18. 75. 108 Schrampfer, Debra 2, 11. 25, 36, 37. 55. 75. 83. 86. 88, 97. 98 Schrampfer. Joan 29 Schultes, Chris 2. 21. 38. 57. 61. 62. 64. 66. 74, 91. 108 Schultes, George 14, 15. 25, 74. 82 Schultes. Keith 22. 23. 38. 49. 61. 62, 65. 66. 81. 89. 91 Schultz. Dr. Edward 31, 82 Schwab, Brian 18. 35. 73 Schwenneker. Brad 6. 35, 40. 48. 49. 73. 101. 103 Schwenneker, Travis 19. 42 Scott, James 9. 82. 100 Senior Memories 12. 13 Seniors 6, 7, 8, 9. 10, 11 Seventh Grade 22. 23 Sleister, David 24. 28. 52. 95 Sleister, Marti 18. 19, 55, 71. 77. 88. 90. 94. 95 Sleister. Matthew 9, 46. 47. 52. 53. 61. 66. 67. 72, 73. 85. 88, 89. 93. 97. 98. 99, 100. 101 Smetana. Todd 22. 23. 38. 61. 62. 65. 66. 81. 89. 91 Smith. Kevin 17. 74 Softball 106. 107 Sonntag. Dennis 20. 21. 38. 60. 61. 62. 64. 65. 74. 75. 91, 108 Sonntag. Steve 18. 34. 35. 42. 57. 73. 93. 104 Sonntag, Todd 14, 15. 35. 40. 41. 45. 72. 83. 84. 112 Sophomores 16. 17 Sorensen, Brandy 14. 15, 83. 108 Sorensen. Kevin 19. 35. 42. 52, 73. 104, 105 Sorensen, Nicole 21, 39. 64. 65, 69. 74, 86, 91 Speech 76, 77 Spring Thing 87 Springbrook 80. 81 Stierle. Niki 19, 77, 90. 91 Stork. Kay 66 Stuetelberg, Brian 16. 26. 88. 89 Taggart. Jane 3. 23. 39. 62. 64. 66. 69. 80. 81 Taggart. Wendell 30 Taylor. Carroll 31, 74, 101 Teachers 24, 25, 26. 27. 28 Thompson. Judy 28. 29 Thompson. Stacy 7. 12. 25. 43. 47. 49. 55. 67, 70. 71. 75. 76. 77, 88. 90. 91. 94, 96. 97. 98, 101, 103, 112 Thompson. Zach 2. 21. 38. 61. 62. 64, 65, 74. 89. 91. 108 Tjaden. Randy 25. 28. 34, 35. 38. 49, 61. 94 Toms, Jody 17 Track. HS Boys 92. 93 Track. HS Girls 94. 95 Track, JH 62. 63 Vais. Verla Rae 20. 21. 39. 62. 63. 74, 91 Van Aernam, Ann 11, 43. 44, 45, 47 56 70 71 77 83 88, 90. 91. 97. 100. 101. 103 Van Aernam, Jason 14. 15. 35, 40, 41, 45. 56, 72, 75. 88 Van Aernam. Jon 8, 13. 40, 41, 43. 49. 72 Vaughan. Sara 19, 36. 41. 42. 43, 47. 70 71 77 90 91 94 Venteicher. Dana 14, 15. 36, 83. 90. 106, 107 109 Venteicher. Joy 19. 36, 43. 71, 88, 106. 107 Venteicher, Mark 2, 23, 38, 57. 61. 62. 66, 81, 91 Venteicher. Mike 10. 56. 57, 74, 82, 97 Venteicher, Pat 22. 23. 38. 61 Venteicher, Tracy 9. 90, 103. 108 Volleyball. HS 36, 37 Wagner. Ron 35. 38. 40. 42, 81 93 Wahlert, Beth 16. 43. 56, 70. 75. 82, 84. 107 Wahlert. Lynn 23. 39. 60. 62. 66. 69, 80. 81, 91 Wahlert, Paula 14. 15. 36, 37, 55. 74. 88. 90. 106, 107 Wahlert, Tim 19. 88 Walker. John 24. 25. 28. 112 Walker, Lori 21, 74. 89. 91 Wede, Kristi 22. 23. 39. 60. 62. 69. 81. 89. 91 Wede, Stephanie 14. 15. 82 Wesack. Greg 21. 38. 61. 62. 65. 66. 74. 89. 91 Wheeler, Shannon 21. 39. 74. 86. 89, 91 Wheeler, Tracy 14. 15. 28. 36. 71. 90. 94. 95. 108, 112 Wheeler, Zach 14. 15. 35. 40. 82 Whipkey, Terri 36, 37, 55 Wiemann. Jeff 18. 19. 35. 52. 87. 108 Wilson. Clarence 6. 82. 92, 93. 97, 100. 101 Wilson. Ryan 19. 35. 88 Wilson. Travis 14. 15. 25. 34. 35. 41. 45, 73. 93. 112 Wipperman, Chris 23. 39, 69. 80. 81. 89. 91 Wolf, Shanna 107 Wolf. Teresa 6. 12. 29. 36. 37. 42, 43, 44. 47. 54. 55. 70 71. 77. 90. 91. 96, 103. 107. 112 Wrestling 56. 57 Yearbook 112 Young. Tina 91 ill Colophon - Reflections 88 cover idea by Toni Jensen artwork by Deb Schrampfer and Lois Behrens. Senior pages and lettering of division pages - Lois Behrens. Cover Royal Blue 533 with applied colors Beige 374 and Gold Foil 380. Ventura Gloss paper. Advisor - John Walker. Josten's Rep - Dave Cornell. Some photos courtesy of Jack Krier and the Audubon County Journal. Once again the 1987-88 yearbook staff has completed another year of exciting events. This year there were eighteen students out for journalism class first semester and thirteen out second semester. The students began the year work- ing on the school page, using their ar- tistic abilities making possible masth- eads. Stacy Thompson, one of the seniors, won with EHS Post. Next, the students began learning about photography. They learned the fundamentals of developing and tak- ing pictures. Also, the theme of the yearbook was chosen. Toni Jensen's idea, Reflections, was the winner. During the fall, students were assigned a spread (two pages) and they wrote copy, designed the page, ordered pho- tos and wrote captions. Doing the yearbook was difficult, said Scott Hansen. It was a lot of work, but I think it is going to turn out really well. During the December month, the stu- dents went downtown to sell ads to help pay for the printing of the book. In May, the students traveled to Audubon and Atlantic. We learned a lot in journalism class, said Toni Jensen. We had a lot of fun going different places selling ads and bugging Mr. Walker, This class is a lot of fun, but it is also a lot of work, said Travis Wilson. You nev- er realize how much there is to do until you have actually done it. It was lots of work, but once I got the class settled down, they worked pretty well on their different pages, comment- ed Mr. Walker. It was a very lively group to work with! by Lisa Hackwell 1) The yearbook staff: first row - Lisa Hackwell. Stacy Hansen, Stacy Thompson, Jennifer Petersen. Teresa Wolf and Lois Behrens, second row - Todd Sonntag, Joe Jessen, Scott Hansen, Shawn Olsen (first semester). Bill Paulsen, Travis Wilson and Michael Bauer. Not Pictured: Tami King, Laura May. Troy Griffin and Tracy Wheeler (first semester) and Toni Jensen (1st and 2nd semes- ter). 2) Scott Hansen and Todd Sonntag work on their yearbook assignment. 3) Yearbook member Tami King. 4) The first semester staff poses with advisor Mr. Walker. 112 Yearbook