Fairmont Public School - Tiger Yearbook (Fairmont, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1986 volume:

OaHe of sfPr¥,.n zo-yy scxiccI iwe yi H 7 graduation fo-fz 1986 Annual Is Dedicated to Ethel Tharp Palmer This year the students at Fairmont Public School would like to dedicate the annual to Ethel Tharp Palmer. Ethel Palmer was born October 31, 1885 on a farm east of York. Ethel was educated to the tenth grade at a rural school, which was about all the schooling country students had in those days. In 1905, she married Clarence Palmer and moved with him to a farm a few miles from Fairmont. To this family, three children were born — two girls and one boy. In 1959 they moved into town where Mr. Palmer died in 1968. She lived alone until 1983 when she moved to Fairview Manor. She has one daughter living in Colorado, five grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. For staying at home enjoyment, she likes doing “anything with a needle” and watching television. Sports are her favorite. She is a fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Denver Broncos and the Chicago Cubs. Mrs. Palmer’s sunny outlook is a trademark around the manor where she feels, “If you can’t see the funny side of things once in a while, life would not be worth living.” HILTYS OF FAIRMONT FAIRMONT, NE 68354 268-2211 l A Blast Into The Past Paul Burback Sheila Bures Sheri Frazier Sue Anne Galusha Sally Hilty Melissa Hurst Shane Jantzi Julie Jennett Charlene Johnson Jackie Metzger Denise Miller P.J. O’Connor Bobbie Radke Chris Schepers Tammy Shockey Over 200 Vehicles To Select From GMAC FINANCING 5j i YORK 362-5511 GEIS LINCOLN 475-6822 1 MOTORS OLDS MOBILE • PONTIAC - CADILLAC Your GM Supremacy Dealer Sherilyn Smith Jodi Snodgrass The Tigers At Their BestW. 1986 Seniors Sheri Frazier Paul Burback Sue Anne Galusha Sheila Bures Sally Hilty 4 Melissa Hurst Shane Jantzi Julie Jennett Denise Miller Chris Schepers Jodi Snodgrass Charlene Johnson Tammy Shockey Jackie Metzger Bobbie Radke Sherilyn Smith P.J. O’Connor HOMECOMING ATTENDANTS — Chris Schepers, P.J. O’Connor, ROLL A VICTORY Denise Miller, Shane Jantzi, Kelly Hafer, Marty Verhage. Senior Activities Paul Burback — Football 1-4, Basketball 1-3, Student Council 1. Sheila Bures — Sheri Frazier — National Honor Society 2-4, Volleyball 1 -4, VB 1st team tournament 1 year, VB 2nd team all conference 1 year, Basketball 1- 4, BB 2nd team tournament 1 year, BB 2nd team all conference 1 year, Honorable Mention 1 year, Track 1-4, Head Cheerleader 3, Cheerleader 1-3, Band 1-4, CRC Honor Band 3-4, District Speech and Contest 2-4, State Speech 2-4, One-Act Play 3-4, State One-Act Play 4, F-Club 1-4, Annual Staff 2, School Play 3-4, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 2-4. Sue Anne Galusha — Volleyball 1-3, Basketball 1-3, Track 1, Pep Club 1-3, Outstanding Pep Club Member 3, Class Representative for Pep Club 2, Cheerleader 3, Class Vice President 2, Class Secretary 3, Student Council 4, Student Council President 4, Speech 2-4, State Speech 2-4, School Play 3-4, One-Act Play 3-4, State One-Act Play 4, Vocalist of the Year 3, Pianist of the Year 3, Academic Excellence Day 3, National Honor Society 2-4, CRC Honor Choir 1-2, CRC Honor Band 2-4, John Philip Sousa Band Award 4. Sally Hilty — Pep Club 1-4, Cheerleader 3-4, State Speech 2-4, Speech 2-4, One-Act Play 4, State One-Act 4, Band 1-4, CRC Honor Band 3-4, Volleyball 1-4, Basketball 1-3, School Play 2-4, F-Club 4, Student Aide 4, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4, Honor Roll 1-4, Vocal 1-4, CRC Honor Choir 2-4, Annual Staff 2-4, Swing Choir 2-3, Student Council 1, All American Academic Excellence 4. Melissa Hurst — Volleyball 1-4, Basketball 1-2, Track 1-4, State Track Meet 3-4, Pep Club 1-2, F-Club 1-4, Annual Staff 2, Vocal 2. Shane Jantzi — Football 1-4, Homecoming Senior Attendant 4, Basketball 1-4, F-Club 1-4, Athletic King 4. Julie Jennett — Pep Club 1-2, Student Council 2-3, Class President 1, F-Club 2-4, School Play 3, State One-Act 4, F-Club President 4, Homecoming Attendant 1, National Honor Society 2-4, Volleyball 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Track 2-3, 2nd team All-Conference Volleyball and Tournament Team 3, 1st Team All-Conference Volleyball and Tournament Team 4, All-Conference Honorable Mention Basketball 4,1st Team All-Conference Basketball 4, Who’s Who Among High School Students, Academic Excellence Day, A Honor Roll 1-4, Student Council Secretary 3, Honorable Mention All-State Volleyball 3-4, Honorable Mention All-State Basketball 4, Teacher’s Aide 4, Senior Attendant, Prom Server 2, Activities Queen 4. Charlene Marie Johnson — Volleyball 1, Basketball 1, Track 1, Student Council 1, Band 1-2, Vocal 1-3, Pep Club 1, F-Club 2-4, Annual Staff 2-4, School Play 3, Speech 3, 1st grade student aide 4, National Honor Society 4. Jackie Metzger — Volleyball 1-4, Basketball 1-3, Track 1-3, Cheerleader 1-4, Band 1-4, Vocal 1-4, Annual Staff 1-2, F-Club 1-4. Denise Miller — Volleyball 1-4, Basketball 1-3, Track 2, Annual Staff 2,4, Band 1-4, Chorus 1-4, Honor Band 3-4, Honor Choir 3-4, Homecoming Attendant 4, Activities Attendant 4, Cheerleader 2-4, Head Cheerleader 4, Pep Club 1-4, Business Competition 3, One- Act 4, State One-Act 4, Class Officer 2. P.J. O’Connor — Football 1-4, All Conference Honorable Mention Quarterback 4, Homecoming Attendant 2,4; Homecoming King 4, Basketball 1-4, All Conference Honorable Mention 4, All Star Game 4, F-Club 2-4, F-Club Officer 4, School Play 2-3, Band 1-3, Band Uniform Committee 3, Student Council 4, Student Council Officer 4, One-Act Play 4, District One-Act Play 4, State One-Act Play 4, Annual Staff 4, Academic All American 3, Academic Excellence Day 3, District Speech Contest 2,4, Shop Aide 4, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4. Bobbi Radke — Chris Schepers — Volleyball 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Track 1-3, Pep Club 1-4, Pep Club Vice President 3-4, Class Officer 2, Speech Contest 2- 4, F-Club 1-4, School Play 2-4, Vocal 1, One-Act Play 3-4, State Speech 2-3, Homecoming Attendant 2, Homecoming Queen 4, Who’s Who Among High School Students 4, National Honor Society 2-4, Girls State 3. Tammy Shockey — Pep Club 1-4, Pep Club Secretary-Treasurer 2, Pep Club President 3-4, F-Club 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Volleyball 1- 4, Track 1-3, Annual Staff 2-4, Class President 3, Class Secretary - Treasurer 4, Student Aide 4, Band 1-4, Speech 2-4, National Honor Society 2-4, School Play 3, A Honor Roll 1-4, State Track 3, Athletic Banquet Attendant 4. Sherilyn Smith — Band 1-4, Vocal 1-4, Honor Choir 1 year, Swing Choir 2 years, Annual Staff 2-4, Pep Club 2 years. Jodi Snodgrass — Volleyball 2-3, Track 2, Chorus 1, Band 4, District Speech Contest 4, One-Act Play 4, State One-Act 4, School Play 3, Pep Club 1-2, F-Club 2-4, Class Vice President 3, Class President 4, Pep Club Representative 2, Class Secretary 2, National Honor Society 3-4. SEABOARD GRAIN COMPANY, serving the community for over 30 years wishes to thank their customers for their continued patronage through the years. The employees of SEABOARD GRAIN COMPANY wish the 1986 SENIORS much success in all their endeavors. SEABOARD GRAIN COMPANY FAIRMONT, NE 68354 268-3351 FAIRMONT DIESEL SERVICE RICHARD P. IMIG 610 4TH AVENUE FAIRMONT, NE 68354 402-268-2901 EXPERIENCED DEPENDABLE Juniors — A Class With Class John Block Tiffany Edwards Jina Galusha Daniel Hall Mark Hanson Marcy Jacobsen Linda Kahler Jon Kelch Richard Logan Leah Plambeck Tiffini Schaldecker Kimberly Schmidt Patty Thomsen Liz Velasquez Kendall Verhage Tim Wehland GMC CROSSROADS DRS. ASHBY AND ASHBY FAIRMONT, NE. 68354 GENEVA, NE 68361 Sophomores — Move Ahead Homecoming attendants Danny Scheil and Jane Lowe Scott Hurst Lorraine Klipp Marcia Lefler Jane Lowe Ed Manthei Chuck Nun Jerri Radke Danny Scheil Tina Shiley Loren Stephenson Merle Swartz Randy Verhage FAIRMONT BOOSTER CLUB FAIRMONT, NE 68354 WEST BROS., INC. FAIRMONT, NE 68354 Freshmen — Leaders of Tomorrow Heather Ackerman Brenda Becker Kevin Bonin Greg Burback Richie Engel Tina Gendron Tammy Girmus Jason Harms Michelle Johnson Cheri Knoell Lance Logan B.J. Leuthke Raina Pieper Sue Priefert Right: Homecoming Attendants — Sue Priefert and Matt Schepers Eric Schepers Matt Schepers Pounce The Eagles Class Officers: Michelle Johnson, Sue Priefert, Eric Schepers 10 VILLAGE CAFE 268-6041 FAIRMONT, NE 68354 TIGER’S DEN 268-4191 FAIRMONT, NE 68354 Eighth — Coming Up Strong Keith Bristol Neil Dawson Tricia Galusha Chris Gangstad Amy Hasselman Stacey Hudson Jessica Jalali Enice Miller Alison Moul Michelle Neiman Robbie Nun Jerry Plambeck Let's Shape Up The Eagles What’s wrong Stacey? TRELLIS TREASURES 268-7481 FAIRMONT, NE 68354 THE HEAD SHED BARBER - STYLIST FAIRMONT, NE 68354 Seventh — A New Challenge Jessica Bettger Lisa Bures Roger Glenn Vickie Grant Marcia Hafer Susan Hilty Roger, what’s up? Rhonda Hoffman Kelly Imig Tyler Pieper Melissa Stejskal Left: Class officers — Marcia Hafer, Tyler Pieper, Jessica Bettger. Don’t Pamper The Eagles Brainstorming!!! 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Front Row: Jeannine Banks, Billy Bures, Brandi Edwards, Lynnette Swerczek, Ryan West, Dale Grant, Bobby Bures. Third Grade Hack Row: Riley Hassler, Leslie Fleharty, Stephanie Schepers, Erin Wehland, Miss Ohnoutka. Front Row: Scott Bettger, Travis Knoell, Molly Dawson, Carla Miller, Karen Shiley. 14 TOWN-N-COUNTRY, INC. 1014 G STREET GENEVA, NE 68361 F M DRUG GENEVA, NE 68361 759-3127 Second Grade Back Row: Justin Lovegrove, Thomas Slezak, Kelly Banks, Michael Lefler, Mrs. Bridges. Front Row: Eric Cantrell, Nathan Kahler, Dawn Marget, Michelle Marget, Sherry Grant, Kelly Adams. (Not Pictured: Molly Boeka) First Grade Back Row: Nicholas Siebrass, Joshua Prokop, Kristi Kelch, Scott Schepers, Tanya Hall, Mrs. Matthies. Front Row: Valerie Veleba, Martin Verhage, Nicole Allen, Kelly Jo Hafer, Kristina Burback, Charlie Molar. (Not Pictured: John Schopfer) JEANS NORTH 984 G STREET GENEVA, NE 68361 FAIRMONT INSURANCE AGENCY INSURANCE BOND FAIRMONT, NE 68354 15 Kindergarten Back Row: Randy Vodicka, Janet Marget, Paul Dawson, Lisa Zuhlke, Aaron Veleba. Middle Row: Gina Fleharty, Derrie Adams, Jamie Arbuck, Chad Banks, Kerstin Keber, Mrs. Sudrla, Front Row: Casey Marget, Brandon Ehmen, Michael Joy, Ann Boeka, Joni Galusha. SPELLING CONTEST WINNERS Back Row: Mark Nichols and Mark Hudson Front Row: Enice Miller and Shelly Vodicka CIVIC ORATION WINNERS Back Row: Jessica Bettger and Brett West Front Row: Stephanie West and Carl Tripp 16 GOLDEN RULE TRUE VALUE MARRIS PETERS. PROPRIETOR 522 GRANT AVE. PH. 402-362-4421 YORK. NE 66467 ART CARVED CLASS RINGS ELDER CO. JEWELERS GENEVA, NE 68361 759-3411 Administration and School Board Don Pieper — Superintendent Ron Hudson — Principal, Athletic Director, Senior Sponsor SCHOOL BOARD: Back Row: Paul Bettger, Howard Lefler, Marvin Swartz. Front Row: Diane Dawson, Barbara Schepers, Patty Simacek. LIFE AND DISABILITY PROTECTION FINANCIAL DESIGN STEVE ANDERSON OFF: BOX 206 563-4144 RES: 4226 BRAY DR. 564-6365 COLUMBUS, NE 68601 Teachers Stress Scholarship Toby Boss History, Head Football Coach, Asst. Boys’ Basketball Coach, F-Club Sponsor. Earl Fickensher Band, Elementary mu- sic, Jr. Sr. High Vocal. Cheryl Gregerson Computers, German, Trig, Geometry, Asst. Pep Club Jr. Class Sponsor. Mary Kasper Art, 10th Grade Sponsor. Denice Kovanda Guidance, Speech One-Act, Speech Contest, 7th 8th Grade English. Pat Larsen P.E., Physics, Health, Sr. High Jr. High Girls’ Basketball Coach, Sr. High Boys’ Track Coach, 7th Grade Spon- sor. Cheryl Luzum English, Sociology, School Play, 8th Grade Sponsor. Mary McCarthy Resource, Asst. Volley- ball Coach. Jake Moore Business, Sr. High Jr. High Girls' Volleyball Coach, Asst. Girls’ Basket- ball Coach, 9th Grade Sponsor. Joe Moylan Industrial Education, Asst. Football Coach, Jr. High Girls’ Boys’ Track Coach, 11th Grade Sponsor. Janet Olson Librarian, Annual Sponsor. Joanna Pankoke Home Economics, Pep Club Sponsor. Ryan Rathke 7th 8th Grade Math, Algebra I II, Business Math, Gener- al Math, Sr. High Jr. High Boys’ Basketball Coach, Sr. High Girls’ Track Coach. Dave Seggerman Science, Biology. Francis Schepers, Ralph Keil, Lewis McCreath, Lee Dado, Joe Moylan present hobby projects to the Industrial Arts Department. THE TANNERY GENEVA, NE 68361 18 759-3137 GAME FOR A TROPICAL TAN. THE BEST PRICE AROUND!!! boH ToRK6,iEST ShldioX --------- 362 6584 They Help Us All School Aide — Maxine Ackerman Bus Drivers — Dave Seggerman, Marcia Cantrell, Steve Cantrell, Mel Ackerman, Bonnie Hoffman. Nurse — Diane Weber Custodian — Clyde Arbuck Custodian — Gordon Cassidy FARMERS CO-OP ASSOCIATION THE FLOWER BOX GRAIN STORAGE 118 WEST 6TH STREET FERTILIZER - PETROLEUM - FEEDS YORK, NE 68467 CASH GRAIN 362-4497 FAIRMONT, NE 68354 THE EASY WAY TO EXPRESS FEELINGS ... 19 268-2151 SEND FLOWERS Student Assistants Back Row: Charlene Johnson, First Grade; Julie Jennett, Kindergarten; Sally Hilty, Sixth Grade; P.J. O’Connor, Shop; Jason Harms, Third Grade. Front Row: Tammy Shockey, Fourth Grade; Sheila Bures, Fifth Grade; Jerry Plambeck, Shop. Librarians Do Research Above - Back Row: Tracy Bures, Lisa Bures, Jane Lowe, Julie Tripp. Front Row: Mrs. Ackerman, Enice Miller, Liz Velasquez, Tricia Galusha, Mrs. Olson. Left - Back Row: Jon Kelch, Richard Logan. Front Row: Tonia Evans, Marcy Jacobsen. Tiger Athletes Building Up The FHS Stregnth Fourth Row: Paul Burback, John Block, P. J. O’Connor, Shana Jantzi. Scott Hurst, Matt Schepers, Dan Scheil. Third Row: Kendell Verhage, Jason Harms, Eric Schepers, Mikael Oscarsson, Jon Kelch, Tim Wehland, Randy Verhage. Second Row: Mark Hanson, Kevin Bonin, Todd Simacek, Brian Shockey, Chuck Nun, Greg Burback. First Row: Ass’t. Coach Moylan, St. Managers — Jerry Plambeck, Kelly Imig, Coach Boss. Hurst at his finest. This just AIN’T gonna work! Nice job line! Teams Fairmont Opp. Hampton 26 19 Exeter 6 20 Benedict 13 6 Giltner (OT) 14 20 Polk 19 14 Marquette 46 6 Bradshaw 7 14 Rising City 6 36 McCool Jet. 26 54 The Fairmont Tigers Football team posted a 4-5 record in a thriller of a year. The Crossroads Conference was very even this year with no easy games. The players showed that they had maturity and belief in themselves, in coming from behind late in the games for two critical wins and playing tough to preserve wins in others. The season began when the Tigers went to Hampton. At that point in the season, Hampton and Fairmont were two very evenly matched teams. At halftime the score was 6-6. Hampton went ahead with 3:41 left in the 4th quarter, 19-18. It took the Tigers six plays to go 65 yards to score the go ahead. With 1:40 left, Kendell Verhage scored on a 14 yard run and P. J. O’Connor added the extra point. Fairmont-26, Hampton-19. The next week the Tigers played State-Bound Conference champion, Exeter, at home. The Tigers played tough, but Exeter found their way to win, 20-6. The next week the Tigers defeated an inspired Benedict team 13-6. Defense was the key to this game as it was all season. The next game at Giltner is very hard to explain. As long as I have associated with high school sports, as a player and a coach, I have never experienced what I did at Giltner. I think everyone that went to that game came away with a lot of respect for the Fairmont Football team, even though it was a loss. The Fairmont team was more intense than anyone had ever seen them. In the first half. The Fairmont defense played outstanding. They dominated unbeaten Giltner and shut them out. The offense moved the ball and had one touchdown called back. In the 3rd quarter, Giltner scored 14 points. Many teams would have settled for playing close but not the Tigers.They also scored 14 points in the 4th quarter to tie. The extra point that would put the Tigers ahead was called back. That call will remain with the team and coaches as long as they live. Giltner went on to win in overtime, but in our minds Fairmont went down to play, to win, and that is what they did. Fairmont went on to win two other games and played excellent ball. Post-season honors went to Shane Jantzi, P. J. O’Connor, John Block, and Tim Wehland. We also had excellent play from Kendell Verhage, Paul Burback, and Danny Scheil. Three Freshmen, Greg Burback, Eric Schepers, and Matt Schepers added a tremendous amount to the team. Defense was the key to the Tiger Season and a lot of the credit must go to Joe Moylan who orchestrated that defense. Also a special thanks to those that scouted, kept stats, kept the clock — all those things that are necessary to have a successful year. And that is what it was — A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. GOOD JOB! T Tiger Shake Upper left: A bit wet Left: Parent’s Night Rah! Rah! Mel’s Tire Service Ph. 268-2611 — 80X 512 FAIRMONT, NEBRASKA 68354 23 Successful Volleyball Season Back Row: Denise Miller, Jane Lowe, Sheri Frazier, Jerri Radke, Kim Schmidt, Chris Schepers, Melissa Hurst, Sally Hilty, Tammy Shockey, Jacque Metzger and Julie Jennett. Front Row: Coach Moore, Student Manager Lisa Bures and Asst. Coach McCarthy Opponent F-opp F-opp F-opp Hampton 15- 7 2-15 15- 7 •Hordville 15- 3 15- 8 •Marquette 6-15 15-13 15-11 •Exeter 5-15 5-15 Dorchester 15- 4 15-10 Exeter 11-15 12-15 Benedict 15-11 15- 3 Giltner 11-15 6-15 Folk 15- 5 11-15 15-13 ••Marquette 15-11 8-15 19-17 ••Exeter 15-13 0-15 6-15 ••Hampton 15- 6 15-10 Marquette 11-15 15-13 15-13 Bradshaw 12-15 15- 7 15-13 Rising City 8-15 15-10 11-15 McCool Jet. 8-15 13-15 •••Exeter 9-15 11-15 •McCool Tournament CRC Tournament •District Tournament W hoops. W ho’s got it? Here goes I have it. Seniors leave their mark. The Fairmont volleyball teams met a great deal of success during the 1985 season. The reserve squad ended the year with a record of five wins and five losses. Throughout the fall, the junior varsity team showed considerable improvement and the desire to win. The varsity girls accomplished a much higher goal. The 1985 campaign ended with Fairmont owning the first varsity volleyball winning record since 1972. They ended the season with ten wins and seven losses. Many team goals were reached along the way as well. Starting off the season with a win on the road against Hampton was a big lift. On the following day, the Tigers were able to claim runner-up position in a six team McCool Jet. Tournament, losing in the finals to a tough Exeter squad. Another bright spot for the girls was the middle of the season Crossroads Conference Tourney played at Fairmont. After knocking off a tough Marquette team in the first round 15-11,8-15,19-17, Fairmont once again ran into Exeter, losing 13-15,15-0,15-6. The Tigers came back the following night to beat Hampton to claim third place in the CRC Tourney. Fairmont got into an end-of-the-year slump, losing their final three games. The last being the fourth loss of the year to Exeter 15-9,15-11 in the first round of the sub- district. Many individual honors were won by this years team members. First team CRC Tourney members were Julie Jennett and Sheri Frazier. Second team members were Jacque Metzger and Melissa Hurst. First team All-Confer- ence honors went to Julie Jennett; Second team All- Conference, Sheri Frazier; Honorable mention All-Confer- ence, Jacque Metzger. Julie Jennett also received All-State Honorable mention honors in Class D-l. Go get them. Back Row: Tammy Girmus, Tonia Evans, Lorraine Klipp, Traci Bures, Raina Pieper, Michelle Johnson, Tina Shiley, Leah Plambeck, Tiffini Schaldecker, Marcia Lefler, Sue Priefert, Heather Ackerman, Cheri Knoell, Tina Gendron. Front Row: Student Manager Lisa Bures, Coach Moore and Asst. Coach McCarthy. Tigers Gain Through Losses Back Row: Jason Harms, Shane Jantzi, Kendell Verhage, Richard Logan, Scott Hurst, John Block, Matt Schepers, P.J. O’Connor, Eric Schepers, Tim Wehland, Greg Burback. Front Row: Student Manager Rob Nun, Coach Rathke, Coach Boss, Student Manager Tyler Pieper. (Not pictured Mark Hanson) P.J. goes for two. VARSITY Fair Opp McCool 48 67 Friend 48 78 Benedict 32 37 Bradshaw 54 65 Rising City 57 61 Hordville 73 74 2 OT’s Exeter 42 71 Marquette 45 42 •Benedict 39 56 Hampton 33 50 Dorchester 48 65 Polk 57 51 Giltner 52 62 Milligan 70 73 ••Exeter 40 56 “Crossroads Conference Tournament ••Sub-District Tournament KELLER’S 26 BAR GRILL GRAFTON, NE 68365 REDMAN’S SHOES OF YORK 107 EAST 6TH STREET YORK, NE 68467 362-4616 P.J.’s Tiger STRENGTH! John rebounds. Matt shows good form. The 1985-86 basketball season was better than what the record showed. Along with having a new coach and learning his system, Fairmont played a number of rated teams and played most of their games on the road. The Tigers improved throughout the year and were very competitive the last part of the season. In three of the last four games, Fairmont upset Polk, lost by three to Milligan on their home court, and played a tough game against Exeter in the opening round of Sub-District play. Milligan and Polk went to State in Class D-2 and Exeter became the Class D-l champions. Honors earned during the season went to senior P.J. O’Connor who was named All-Conference Honorable Mention. The letter winners are Shane Jantzi, P.J. O’Connor, John Block, Tim Wehland, Eric Schepers and Matt Schepers. Back Row: Jason Harms, Lance Logan, Merle Swartz, Richard Logan, Daniel Hall, B.J. Luethke, Scott Hurst, Danny Scheil, Greg Burback. Front Row: Student Manager Rob Nun, Coach Rathke, Coach Boss, Student Manager Tyler Pieper. (Not pictured Mark Hanson) Lady Tigers Show Great Capability Back Row: Jane Lowe, Tammy Shockey, Raina Pieper, Leah Plambeck, Kimberly Schmidt, Chris Schepers, Tiffini Schaldecker, Michelle Johnson, Sheri Frazier, Sue Priefert, Tina Gendron. Front Row: Coach Larsen, Student Manager Cheri Knoell, Assistant Coach Moore. (Not pictured Julie Jennett) VARSITY Fair Opp McCool Jet. 44 58 Friend 44 60 Benedict 41 50 Bradshaw 43 48 Rising City 38 31 Marquette 48 50 Hordville 50 33 Exeter 40 61 Giltner 44 38 Bradshaw 59 21 McCool Jet. 46 50 Hampton 45 33 Dorchester 74 50 Milligan 53 32 Folk 55 39 Shickley 56 44 Exeter 36 65 CRC Tournament Sub-District Tournament GENEVA FLORAL 28 818 G STREET GENEVA, NE 68361 759-3553 FILLMORE COUNTY BANK 1022 G STREET GENEVA, NE 68361 759-3124 Chris studies her shot. Julie Jennett — Most Valuable Player Sue shows good form. Michelle looks for someone open. The Fairmont High School Girls Basketball team got off to a rather slow start at the beginning of the 1985-86 season. While winning only one of their first six games, the team maintained a positive, hard working attitude. The Tigers then turned around and won eight of their last eleven, posting a 9-8 record — their best in years. The highlight of the year was defeating the Shickley Longhorns in the first round of the Sub-District Tournament. Players receiving individual honors during the season were: Julie Jennett, 1st team All- Conference, World Herald Honorable Mention, Lincoln Journal-Star Honorable Mention, and voted team’s Most Valuable Player; Sheri Frazier, 2nd team All-Conference and received team’s hustle award; Raina Pieper, All-Conference Hon- orable Mention; Sue Priefert, voted team’s most improved player. FIRST NATIONAL BANK 139 S EXETER AVENUE EXETER, NE 68351 266-5931 HIGGINS STUDIO, INC. 506 GRANT AVENUE 29 YORK, NE 68467 362-5403 Track — Looking Good Back Row: Coach Moylan, Coach Larsen, Melissa Hurst, Leah Plambeck, Michelle Johnson, Tiffini Schaldecker, Coach Rathke. Front Row: Sheri Frazier, Marcia Lefler, Sue Priefert, Jina Galusha, Raina Pieper, Kimberly Schmidt. Back Row: Coach Moylan, Coach Larsen, Greg Burback, Jason Harms. Kevin Bonin, Kendell Verhage, Todd Simacek, Coach Rathke. Front Row: B.J. Luethke, Daniel Hall, Richard Logan, John Block, Matt Schepers, Brian Shockey, Eric Schepers. With an increase of athletes out for track compared to recent years, the Fairmont boys’ and girls’ track season went very well. The boys had a young team with twelve underclassmen and the girls also had a young team with eight out of ten underclassmen. Fairmont held their own at track meets with the boys winning Del Wicks Invitation- al at Deshler. The boys and girls gained a lot of experience and things look good for next year. Boys Results Girls Results Geneva Inv. 7th Geneva Inv. 6th Del Wicks Inv. 1st Del Wicks Inv. 7th CRC Meet at York 6th CRC Meet at York 6th Districts at York 5th Districts at York 6th State Qualifiers: Daniel Hall — 3200M run; Kendell Verhage — 100M, 200M, 400M run; Melissa Hurst — high jump. Training For ’87 Back Row: Coach Jake Moore. Front Row: Jessica Bettger, Teresa Stephenson, Stacey Hudson, Melissa Stejskal, Marcia Hafer, Rhonda Hoffman, Lisa Bures, Allison Moul, Michelle Nieman, Tricia Galusha, Sherrie Simacek, Amy Verhage, Susie Hilty, Enice Miller, Amy Hasselman. Back Row: Boys’ Basketball Coach, Ryan Rathke and Girls’ Basketball Coach, Pat Larsen. Third Row: Keith Bristol, Doug Stejskal, Barry Wettstead, Chris Gangstad, Alison Moul, Michelle Nieman, Tricia Galusha. Second Row: Jerry Plambeck, Tyler Pieper, Kelly Imig, Joey Velasquez, Sherrie Simacek, Rhonda Hoffman, Amy Verhage. First Row: Robbie Nun, Roger Glenn, David Wehland, Brett West, Susie Hilty, Melissa Stejskal, Jessica Bettger. (Not pictured — Stacey Hudson) MARGO’S HIS HER HAIRSTYLING Latest Styling For The Whole Family 362-4281 HIS HER SUNTANNING Tanning Really Safer Than Sun 362-6407 103 E. 6TH ST. YORK, NE CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS VETCARE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 721 7 STREET P. O. BOX 4� GENEVA. N[ORASKA «0361 TELEPHONE 402-7S9-4936 Back Row: Keith Bristol, Barry Wettstead, Jerry Plambeck, Doug Stejskal, Alison Moul, Michelle Neiman, Teresa Stephenson, Tricia Galusha. Second Row: Kelly Imig, Tyler Pieper. Joey Velasquez, Stacey Hudson, Enice Miller, Melissa Stejskal, Lisa Bures. First Row: Coach Joe Moylan, Robbie Nun, Brett West, Jessica Bettger, Susie Hilty, Amy Hasselman, Vickie Grant. FARMERS STATE BANK FAIRMONT. NE 33 Pep Club Cheers Ahead Back Row: Sponsor - Mrs. Pankoke, Patty Thomsen, Chris Schepers, Lorraine Klipp, Tonia Evans, Traci Bures. Third Row: Tiffini Schaldecker, Heather Ackerman, Tina Gendron, Marcia Lefler, Sue Priefert, Tina Shiley. Second Row: Sponsor - Miss Gregerson, Cheri Knoell, Tammy Shockey, Tammy Girmus, Michelle Johnson, Leah Plambeck. Front Row: Jane Lowe, Denise Miller, Sally Hilty, Raina Pieper, Jacque Metzger. Pep Club Officers: Marcia Lefler, Chris Schepers, Tammy Schockey. Right (top to bottom): Cheerleaders Denise Miller, Jacque Metzger, Sally Hilty, Jane Lowe and Raina Pieper. CASE IH STEIGER TRACTORS FARM EQUIPMENT SALES SERVICE 759-3173 34 GENEVA, NE 68361 Spirit Week Senior Nerds Toga Time FAIRMONT VILLAGE VOICE BOX 595 FAIRMONT, NE 68354 268-7321 AMERICAN LEGION CLUB POST 21 FAIRMONT, NE 68354 268-2811 Sophomore Attendants Jane Lowe Dan Scheil Homecoming ’85 The Heat Junior Attendants Tiffini Schaldecker Tim Wheland Senior Attendants Denise Miller Shane Jantzi Senior Attendants Chris Schepers P. J. O’Connor Freshmen Attendants Sue Piiefert Matt Schepers King and Queen P. J. O’Connor Chris Schepers Crown Bearers Kelly Hafer Marty Verhage STOCKMAN’S CLUB PARKSIDE MART STEAKS, SEAFOOD, COCKTAILS SELF SERV GAS-DIESEL PHILLIPS 66 YOUR LOCAL CONVENIENCE STORE FAIRMONT, NE 68354 FAIRMONT, NE 68354 King P. J. O’Connor kisses Queen Chris Schepers 1985 Royalty and Court The Fairmont Tigers celebrated their homecoming on September 20, J985. “The Heat Is On AT FHS” was the theme. The football and volleyball teams had victories over the Benedict Bulldogs. Spirit week had many activities. The winning float in the parade was “Eggs Benedict” by the 10th grade. The 1985 Homecoming Queen, Chris Schepers, was crowned by King P. J. O’Connor. The Star-Lite Sound System provided the music for the dance, which was sponsored by the Pep Club. : Prom 1986 Through The Years “Through the Years” was the theme for the 1986 Junior - Senior Prom held Saturday, April 19 in the high school gymnasium. Music was provided by The Ambush Band. Dinner was served at the Legion Hall. Leah Plam- beck, Junior Class President, gave the Wel- come and read the Class Prophecy. Senior Class President, Jodi Snodgrass, responded for the seniors and read the Class Will. The invocation was given by The Reverend Nor- man Kauble. Left - Sophomore Servers: Marcia Lefler, Traci Bures, Lorraine Klipp, Scott Hurst. Left Center - Class Sponsors: Cheryl Gre- gerson and Joe Moylan. This Could Be The King and Queen — Shane Jantzi and Julie Jennett On May 9, 1986, Fairmont held its annual Activities Banquet. Awards were presented for all activities by Coaches and Directors. The evening was high- lighted by the crowning of the Activities King and Queen, Shane Jantzi and Julie Jennett. A dance following the banquet was provided by Sound Unlimited. Outstanding Actor Award Mark “Sam Adams Hanson 1986 Speech Activities ONE ACT PLAY Back Row: C. Schepers, J. Snodgrass, S. Hilty, S. Jantzi, S. Frazier, S. Galusha, D. Kovanda - Director. Middle Row: J. Lowe, M. Lefler, J. Jennett, D. Miller, T. Bures. Front Row: P.J. O’Connor. Conference One-Act was held at Rising City on January 8. Fairmont placed fourth out of eleven schools. Sue Anne Galusha received a certificate for Superior acting. On January 23 the One-Act team went to Sutton for District Competition. Fairmont won, thus qualifying them for State Competition at Cozad on February 1. At State they received a Superior rating. Marquette hosted the Conference Speech Contest on February 19. Fairmont placed fourth. District contest was at Benedict on March 19. There the team tied for third. The oral interpretation of drama qualified for State. State competition was in Lincoln on March 26. The interpretation earned an excellent rating. SPEECH CONTESTANTS top to bottom: P.J. O’Connor, Matt Schepers, Raina Pieper, Eric Schepers, Chris Schepers, Sally Hilty, Sheri Frazier, Tammy Shockey, Shane Jantzi, Dan Hall, Denice Kovanda - Director, Jane Lowe, Sue Anne Galusha, Marcia Lefler, Jodi Snodgrass, Brenda Becker. STATE SPEECH QUALIFIERS: Matt Schepers, Sally Hilty, Sheri Frazier, Tammy Shockey, Sue Anne Galusha, Denice Kovanda - Director. PUBLIC SCHOOL'S Back Row: Sue Anne Galusha, Tim Wehiand, Chris Schepers, Sheri Frazier, Mark Hanson, Kimberly Schmidt. Front Row: Cheryl Luzum - Director, Leah Plambeck, Jane Lowe, Matt Schepers, Eric Schepers, Marcia Lefler, Traci Bures. People Suitable For “Hangin” Student Council Back Row: Marcy Jacobsen, Matt Schepers, Merle Swartz, Tim Wehland, Scott Hurst. Middle Row: Sponsor — Mr. Hudson, Shelly Vodicka, Brett West, Sue Anne Galusha, Greg Burback. Front Row: Enice Miller, Michelle Nieman, Sheila Bures, P.J. O’Connor. National Honor Society Back Row: Chris Schepers, Jodi Snodgrass, Tammy Shockey, Sue Anne Galusha. Front Row: Sponsor — Denice Kovanda, Merle Swartz, Charlene Johnson, Leah Plambeck, Sheri Frazier, Julie Jennett, Marcia Lefler. FILLMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 503 LINCOLN AVENUE YORK, NE 68467 362-2607 FAIRMONT FERTILIZER SPRAYING P. O. BOX 48 FAIRMONT, NEBRASKA 68354 44 Annual Staff Preserves Memories Back Row: T. Shockey, C. Johnson, P.J. O’Connor, C. Schepers, T. Bures. Third Row: K. Schmidt, T. Schaldecker, M. Jacobsen, S. Hurst, L. Velasquez, T. Shiley. Second Row: L. Klipp, S. Bures, P. Burback, S. Hilty. Front Row: Mrs. Olson • Sponsor, J. Lowe, D. Miller, S. Smith, P. Thomsen, M. Lefler. F-Club Back Row: E. Schepers, J. Radke, T. Wehland, J. Block, C. Schepers, S. Galusha, C. Johnson. S. Bures, P. Burback. Third Row: M. Schepers, M. Hanson, T. Shockey, P.J. O’Connor, K. Schmidt, S. Priefert, J. Snodgrass, J. Galusha. Second Row: Mr. Boss - Sponsor, D. Hall, R. Logan, S. Jantzi, D. Miller, R. Pieper, M. Lefler, K. Verhage. Front Row: G. Burback, M. Hurst, J. Jennett, S. Hilty, S. Frazier, T. Schaldecker, L. Plambeck. GRAFTON GROCERY 265 N WASHINGTON GRAFTON, NE 68365 282-7212 BERNINA COUNTRYSIDE FABRICS 718 LINCOLN AVENUE YORK, NE 68467 362-5737 45 Music Students Aim High Fourth Row: L. Klipp, T. Shiley, A. Moul, L. Plambeck, T. Schaldecker, M. Hurst, E. Schepers, M. Schepers, D. Scheil, B. J. Luethke, S. Bures, J. Metzger, M. Lefler, T. Girmus, M. Stejskal, T. Galusha. Third Row: S. Simacek, H. Ackerman, T. Gendron, M. Johnson, S. Priefert, R. Pieper, T. Simacek, R. Engel, L. Logan, G. Burback, S. Hudson, M. Neiman, A. Hasselman, J. Bettger. Second Row: R. Hoffman, T. Stephenson, E. Miller, B. Wettstead, K. Imig, K. Bristol, J. Plambeck, B. Schropfer, T. Pieper, B. West, S. Vodicka, M. Hafer, A. Verhage. Front Row: Director, Earl Fickenscher, S. Smith, S. Hilty, D. Miller, V. Grant, R. Glenn, C. Gangstad, N. Dawson, D. Wehland, J. Velasquez, P. Thomsen, L. Bures, S. Hilty, J. Jalali, Pianist — Jane Lowe. Fourth Row: R. Glenn, T. Shockey, J. Bettger, T. Gendron, A. Hasselman, Matt Schepers. Third Row: S. Simacek, A. Verhage, M. Swartz, D. Miller, R. Pieper, T. Pieper, S. Hilty, L. Bures, D. Stejskal, J. Plambeck, B. West. Second Row: M. Stejskal, L. Plambeck, S. Priefert, C. Gangstad, J. Block, J. Snodgrass, S. Smith, A. Moul, G. Galusha, T. Shiley, M. Lefler, J. Metzger. First Row: M. Johnson, P. Thomsen, S. Hilty, M. Neiman, T. Girmus, J. Lowe, S. Frazier, S. Galusha. GRAFTON STATE BANK JOHNNY’S BAR H MEMBER FDIC DOWN TOWN GRAFTON GRAFTON, NE 68365 GRAFTON, NE 68365 SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1902 282-7248 Christmas Concert and Ball FHS Mixed Chorus. Artists at work. A touch of class. The finished product. 1986 Graduation Commencement Address Denice Kovanda Graduates Jackie Metzger and Denise Miller Shane Jantzi Senior Girls On May 17, 1986 The Seniors of Fairmont bid Farewell to FHS. Graduation exercises were held at the Fairmont High School Gymnasium at 2 o’clock. Rev. Norman Kauble gave the invocation and the benediction. Jodi Snodgrass and Sue Galusha addressed the public as Salutatorian and Valedictorian. The Senior Girls sang “Like An Eagle”. Seventeen seniors listened and relived past memories as Matt Schepers and Marcia Lefler sang the song “Friends”. Guidance Counselor, Denice Ko- vanda, delivered the Commencement Address. After Scholarships and diplomas were awarded, the class recessed from the gym to the theme from “St. Elmo’s Fire”. The class colors were pink and black and the class flower a white rose. The class motto was: “How far I go, how much I see, How high I soar, depends on me”. School Band Junior Escorts Liz Velasquez and Mark Hanson Junior Ushers D. Hall and T. Schaldecker Marcia Lefler and Matt Schepers Jackie Metzger mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MARCCLINE MISSOURI ISA Prophecy PAUL SHELIA have been married for 6 happy years. They have 3 sets of twins and both have pursued a career in marriage counseling. SALLY now rents her own personal room in Bryan Memorial Hospital and has married her private doctor. Yes, she is a regular patient there! SUE ANNE’S boyfriend finally proposed. They are at the alter — then she sees the best man and ended up marrying him instead. TAMMY and Jamie got married after Tammy’s graduation from Curtis where she studied Animal Science. Tammy is teaching Jamie mechanical repairs in her spare time so that Jamie can fix his truck. This way she won’t have to drive him to visit their parents. MELISSA is now a professional athlete. She is holding the World Record for the high jump. She is also doing a good job in the 6 mile Cross Country Run. She’s at her best when she runs in the dark starting at the Fairmont Airport. For graduation, SHERYL’S father gave her her own gas station on the interstate. She is now making plenty of money working the nightshift, with a little extra bonus of meeting men coming home from concerts. JULIE finally started charging people $1.00 for coming to her parties and has made enough money to add an extra story to their house. They turned it into a bar. BOBBI works as a punk rock hairdresser and makes extra money to support her 4 kids by investing in the Marlboro Company. P.J. becomes rich off of his Blue River Popping Corn. But, he finds his life unsatisfying. He decides that the bachelor life was for him, so he becomes a priest and takes Father Schmidt’s job in Grafton. CHRIS, on one of her flights, single-handedly knocked out a Libyan hi-jacker. She decided she couldn’t handle the pressure anymore so she settled down and became a Driver’s Ed Instructor. SHANE opens up his own line of “Shane’s Toys’’ specializing in the Nerf Basketball Set, which only requires a nerf hoop, ball, and a wall, and you can play it for hours and hours. DENISE is working at the Fairview Manor. She meets the man of her dreams in Room 117. They decided to get married. On the day of the wedding, Denise (OF COURSE) was late — Old Habits Die Hard. CHARLENE becomes a manager of Arby’s. With her money she invests in the invention of a new product on the market called “Hickey Guard”. SHERI became a famous inventor. Last week she came up with a new invention that can shut a trunk from inside of the car. This brillant inspiration came from a dreadful experience on O Street in Lincoln. She is presently employed by a Computer Company where she is designing refrigerators that will talk to you and shake your hand. JODI, after several years of a swinging single life, decides to settle down and have a few kids. She finally was able to move into her dream house at 409 South 11th Street where she spent many intriguing high school weekends. Jodi is a part time volunteer of Crime Stoppers where she hopes to work her way up to County Sheriff. Class Wills CHARLENE JOHNSON wills her attendance record to Liz to make up for the days she missed. MELISSA HURST wills her reading ability in Modern Problems to Jon Kelch. CHRIS wills her driving ability to Patty Thomsen. SHEILA BURES wills her ability to listen to other points of view and to compromise to Tim Wehland. The SENIOR CLASS wills their modesty to the Freshman Class. SHERI wills her ability to wear something to school besides sweats and t-shirts to Marcy. BOBBIE RADKE wills her ability to make it through the school year without injuries to Tiffiny Edwards. DENISE, JODI, SHERI, SHANE, CHARLENE AND SHERYL will their ability to be late for school to Dan Hall. CHRIS wills her ability to win a game of Horse ... Beat ya! The SENIOR CLASS wills the Freshman Class giant straight pins to deflate their oversized egos. SUE wills her ability to remember to zip up her pants before going on stage to Tim. JULIE wills her ability to stay single through the rest of her high school years to Gina. MELISSA wills her computer technology to John Block. You lucky guy! SHERYL SMITH wills her great sense of humor of racial jokes to Mr. Boss. DENISE wills her cheerleading ability to Mark and Tim, also a uniform that fits. SHERI wills her ability to pour Koolaid to Matt Schepers. MELISSA wills her basketball playing ability to Raina Pieper. CHARLENE wills Mrs. Luzum her matching socks. SALLY, SUE AND CHRIS will Kim their ability to go out and relax before the school play. SALLY wills her ability to lose her car and realize it to Eric Schepers. JACKIE wills her ability to get along with Mrs. Pankoke to Jane Lowe. SHANE wills his lightening speed to Kendell. Julie wills her athletic ability to Dan and Richard. Tammy wills her ability to only drink one pop a day to Jim Glen. SHERYL SMITH wills her famous laugh to Mr. Moore and Richard. SALLY, JULIE AND SHERYL will their womanly figures to Liz. TAMMY SHOCKEY wills a bit of her untidiness in Home Ec. to Linda. SHANE wills his ability to go with one girl for more than one week to Kendell. P.J. wills his football ability to Mark Hanson. PAUL BURBACK wills Paullys Picture Show to Richard Logan. SHERYL wills her ability to play the piano at a normal volume to Mr. Fickenscher. CHARLENE wills her ability to get along with Mr. Boss to Leah Plambeck. CHRIS wills her car to Mr. Larsen to replace the damage she did to his. SALLY, SHERYL, SUE, MELISSA, SHERI AND DENISE will Kim and Tiffini the ability to say no to seniors when asked to go cruising. P.J. wills his concussion at the Polk game to Kendell because it would be the only real injury he ever had. SHERYL wills to Tammy Shockey her ability to keep her parents’ car out of a snow bank and her hands off of Eric — all at the same time. JULIE wills the famous Jennett weekend residence to Kim Schmidt — remember everyone’s invited. DENISE wills her ability to play a good April Fool’s joke to Richard. JODI wills Julie her charged battery and a wire hanger so she doesn’t have to go into a clothing store to ask for one. Hey, Jules, your lights are on and your doors are locked. The SENIOR GIRLS who played basketball will their never failing alarm clocks to Mr. Moore. Sleep tight. SUE wills her 455 four barrel engine to Jon Kelch — better luck next time. SALLY HILTY wills her ability to get her car out of the mud without using a log chain to Mr. Boss. SHERI, JODI AND DENISE will their ability to spend $119 at an airbase without taking a plane to Mark, Leah and Tiffini. DENISE, SUE, SALLY AND SHERYL will their ability to come to school without a makeup line to Matt Schepers. The SENIORS will Mr. Rathke a calendar so he will know when the nine weeks are over and he can figure his grades. The STAFF wills Mr. Moore a bag of dog chow so he can outgrow his puppydog image. The STAFF would like to offer to pay for a 3 day course in office procedures so Miss McCarthy might learn how to properly use carbon paper. JACKIE, DENISE, SALLY, JODI, SHERI AND SUE will their ability to commit a hit and run without getting caught to Chris Schepers.