Fairmont Public School - Tiger Yearbook (Fairmont, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1988 volume:

1988 Annual Is Dedicated To Willard McNamara This year the students at Fairmont Public School would like to dedicate the annual to Willard McNamara. Mr. McNamara of Casper, Wyoming donated a gift of $4,000 to the school library in memory of his late sister, Jeanette McNamara. Jeanette McNamara was a school teacher for several years while residing in the Fairmont area. When she retired from teaching, she continued to live in Fairmont. According to Willard, Jeanette never lost interest in school or students, especially the different activities in which students participate. It was for this reason that he wanted to make this donation. The gift is being used to purchase a Britannica Encyclopedia set, audio-visual material, library furniture, and a computer for student and librarian use. In the picture, Don Pieper, superintendent of Fairmont Public School, is accepting the check from Mr. McNamara. WEST BROTHERS,INC. Fairmont, NE 68354 CROSSROADS GMC MOTORS Fairmont, NE 68354 W m Homecoming ’87 Like No Other Night I • « i THH'TICT0®?r 5r' Condensed Eagles Victory Party Prepare For A Victory Clean Up The Eagles Cook’n Up A Victory King Dan and Queen Marcia Reign Over Tiger Land Senior Attendants Marcia Letter Scott Hurst Sophomore Attendants Michelle Neiman David Wehland Senior Attendants Jane Lowe Dan Scheil Freshmen Attendants Deana Deterding Tyler Pieper Crown Bearers Brock Wettstead Amanda Jensen REDMAN’S SHOES OF YORK 107 East 6th Street York, NE 68467 362-4616 KELLER’S BAR GRILL Grafton, NE 68365 282-7311 The Fairmont Tigers celebrated their Homecoming on September 11, 1987. “Like No Other Night” was the theme. The volleyball team was defeated and the football team was victorious over the Benedict Eagles. Spirit Week included various activi- ties — P. J. Party, 50’s Day, Beach Bum Day, Orange Black Day. The winning float in the parade, “Prepare For A Vic- tory”, was entered by the Sophomores. The 1987 Homecoming Queen, Marcia Lefler, was crowned by King Dan Scheil. Sounds Unlimited provided the music for the dance, sponsored by the Student Council. 1987 Royalty and Court HOMECOMING ATTENDANTS — Dan Scheil, Jane Lowe, Mar- cia Lefler, Scott Hurst. Crown Bearers — Amanda Jensen and Brock Wettstead. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS — Marcia Lefler, Presi- dent; Merele Swartz, Vice President; Tonia Evans, Sec- retarty-T reasurer. k—- Seniors — In The Beginning Traci Bures Tonia Evans Scott Hoffman Scott Hurst Jane Lowe Ed Manthei Lorraine Klipp Jerri Radke Marcia Lefler 1 4 Dan Scheil Tina Shiley Loren Stephenson Merle Swartz Randy Verhage HIGGINS STUDIO, INC. BABE’S CAR CARE 506 Grant Avenue Body Work and Car Needs York, NE 68467 Fairmont, NE 68354 362-5403 268-3134 1988 Seniors CLASS FLOWER White Rose CLASS COLORS Gray and Lavender CLASS MOTTO To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe. Traci Bures Tonia Evans Scott Hoffman Scott Hurst Lorraine Klipp FAIRMONT INSURANCE AGENCY Fairmont, NE 68354 268-7811 Marcia Lefler Jane Lowe VILLAGE CAFE Fairmont, NE 68354 Ed Manthei Jerri Radke Tina Shiley Chuck Nun Dan Scheil Loren Stephenson Merle Swartz Randy Verhage TIGER’S DEN Fairmont, NE 68354 268-4191 TOWER CAFE Fairmont, NE 68354 268-3091 Juniors — Working For Tomorrow Heather Ackerman Brenda Becker Troy Berggren Kevin Bonin Greg Burback Shaun Deterding Rich Engel Tina Gendron Jason Harms Michelle Johnson Cheri Knoell Lance Logan B. J. Luethke Raina Pieper Sue Priefert Eric Schepers Matt Schepers Brian Shockey Todd Simacek Julie Tripp Fairmont, NE 68354 268-2271 CLASS OFFICERS: Michelle Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer; Heather Ackerman, Vice President; Eric Schepers, President. Sophomores — Striving Forward Keith Bristol Neil Dawson Tricia Galusha Chris Gangstad Amy Hasselman Jessica Jalali Enice Miller Alison Moul Michelle Neiman Robbie Nun i Jerry Plambeck Bill Schropfer Sherrie Simacek Doug Stejskal Teresa Stephenson HOMECOMING ATTENDANTS Michelle Neiman David Wehland HILTYS OF FAIRMONT CLASS OFFICERS: Tricia Galusha, Vice President; Neil Dawson, President; Chris Gang- Fairmont, NE 68354 stad, Secretary-Treasurer. 268-2211 Freshmen — Leave Their Mark Jessica Bettger Lisa Bures Deana Deterding Roger Glenn Marcia Hafer Susan Hilty Rhonda Hoffman Kelly Imig Tyler Pieper Melissa Stejskal HOMECOMING ATTENDANTS CLASS OFFICERS: Tyler Pieper, Vice President; Jessica Bettger, Deana Deterding Tyler Pieper President; Shelley Vodicka, Secretary-Treasurer. NABER’S REPAIR SERVICE Snapper - Echo - Grasshopper Galen Naber, Owner 202 Lincoln Avenue York, NE 68467 362-3324 VILLAGE VOICE Box 152 Fairmont, NE 68354 Publishers: Alana Ackerman 268-4871 Maxine Ackerman 268-5331 Eighth — Seeking New Adventures Jason Ackerman Nicki Bettger Mark Deterding Bruce Evans Jeremy Jalali Brandon Luethke Renee Miller Brice Neiman Jeff Neiman Mark Nichols Christy Phillips Abbie Reed Annie Schropfer John Seward Jason Shiley CLASS OFFICERS: Mark Deterding, Vice President: Jason Ackerman, President; Nicki Bettger, Secretary- Treasurer. FAIRMONT DIESEL SERVICE Richard P. Imig 610 4th Avenue Fairmont, NE 68354 402-268-2901 Experienced Dependable Seventh — Another Challenge Jeff Adams Melissa Adams Jeff Bettger Emily Dawson Thad Galusha Austin Hughes Gus Imig Holly Kahler April Malmgren Angela Nutz Brad Schepers Joan Slezak Jason Swerczek Carl Tripp Stephanie West CLASS OFFICERS: Angela Nutz, Secretary; Jason Swerc- zek, Vice President; Jeff Adams, President. JIM’S AUTOMOTIVE Jim Manning Used Cars — Salvage Route 2 Fairmont, NE 68354 759-3152 C C SALVAGE YARD Dealers in scrap and Auto Parts Wrecker Service — Auto Repair Used Cars Fairmont, NE 68354 268-3147 Sixth Grade Back Row: Mindy Nichols, Trisha Berggren, Julie Marget, Lisa Neiman, Lisa Lovegrove. Middle Row: Michael Kahler, Daniel Shiley, Billy Bures, Bobby Bures, Janelle Hallman. Front Row: Ryan West, Scott Gangstad, Brandi Edwards, Lynnette Swerczek, Miss Isabelle Whitemore. Fifth Grade Back Row: Erin Wehland, Leslie Fleharty, Karen Shiley, Molly Dawson, Mrs. Darcie Girmus. Front Row: Travis Knoell, Riley Hassler, Garry Ward, Stephanie Schepers. Not pictured — Scott Bettger QUAD COUNTY COOPERATIVE Fairmont — Exeter — Cordova 268-2151 266-5951 576-3241 THE HEAD SHED Barber — Stylist Fairmont, NE 68354 Fourth Grade Back Row: Thomas Slezak, Michelle Marget, Dawn Marget, Mellissa Kahler, Eric Cantrell, Mrs. Vaeniece Davis. Front Row: Nath- an Kahler, Kelly Adams, Michael Lefler, Justin Lovegrove, Debbie Ward, Carla Miller. Third Grade Back Row: Jon Schropfer, Ryan Deterding, Scott Schepers, Miss Colleen Ohnoutka. Front Row: Kristina Burback, Joshua Prokop, Kristie Kelch, Valerie Veleba. Not pictured — Carol Ward. WEDDING CREATIONS Kathlyn Coffey 624 Lincoln Avenue York, NE 68467 362-2820 POWER SERVICE INC. Robert L. Jacobson 125 Grant Avenue York, NE 68467 362-6000 Second Grade Back How: Janet Marget, Paul Dawson, Randy Vodicka, Aaron Veleba. Middle Row: Lisa Zuhlke, Derrie Adams, Gina Fleharty, Mrs. Linda Bridges. Front Row: Jamie Arbuck, Joni Galusha, Brandon Ehmen, Casey Marget. First Grade Back Row: Melanie Marget, Kimberly Schepers, Amanda Jensen, Mark Kahler, Cody Edwards. Middle Row: Derek Scheil, Matt Kahler, Jarrett Galusha, Melissa Beck, Caroline Stephenson, Mrs. Lana Matthies. Front Row: Anthony Cantrell, Brock Wettstead, Brandy Miller, Jennifer Snodgrass, Frank Neiman. F M DRUG 912 G Street Geneva, NE 68361 Hallmark Cards Russell Stover Candy SHOP QWIK 7 Hwy. 6 Box 64 Grafton, NE 68365 282-7831 Kindergarten Back Row: Courtney Ehmen, Joshua McCoy, Andrew Schepers, Jennifer Kelch. Middle RowrKristen Seggerman, Amanda Dosch. Ben Schropfer, Candice Boyer, Mrs. Votipka. Front Row: Tina Voborny, Cody Lightwine. Michelle Zuhlke, Heather Grant. Not pictured — Angela Garrelts. M L’$ DOLLAR 298 Fairmont, NE 68354 G L IMPULSE 815 8th Rose Avenue Fairmont, NE 68354 CIVIC ORATION WINNERS Back Row: Stephanie West, Lisa Moler. Front Row: Trisha Berggren, Ryan West. SPELLING CONTEST WINNERS Back Row: Emily Daw- son, Mark Deterding. Front Row: Trisha Berggren, Ryan West. Administration Don Pieper — Superintendent Mike Deterding — Principal School Board Paul Bettger, Barbara Schepers, Patt Simacek, Diane Dawson, Howard Lel'ler, Marvin Swartz. FAIRMONT BOOSTER CLUB Fairmont, NE 68354 DRS ASHBY AND ASHBY Geneva, NE 68361 19 Teachers Prepare Students Toby Boss- History, KB Coach, F-Club Sponsor. Kelli Dickerson- P.E., Health. Sr. Jr. High (iirls BB Coach. Jr. High Track Coach. 9th Grade Sponsor Earl Fickensher Band. El. music. Jr. Sr. High Vocal, 8th Grade Sponsor. Cheryl Gregerson- Computers, German. Trig, Geometry, Jr. Class Sponsor. Deniee Kovanda- Guidance, Speech One Act. Speech Contest, 7th Grade En- glish. National Honor Society Sponsor, School Play. Joyce Lehn Art. General Math, 7th Grade Sponsor. Mary Lundberg- Resource, Asst. VB Coach. Cheryl Luzum English. School Play, 10th Grade Sponsor. Jake Moore- Business. Sr. Jr. High VB Coach, Sr. High Boys Girls Asst. Track Coach, Asst. Student Council Sponsor, Jr. Class Sponsor. Janet Olson- Libarian, Annual Sponsor. Joanna Pankoke Home Economics Rex Pfeil- Industrial Education, Asst. FB Boys BB Coach. Staff Assists All! Linda Neiman-Secretary Mel Ackerman, Mike Deterding, Dave Seggerman- Bus Drivers Tracey Grant-Custodian Diane Weber-Nurse Maxine Ackerman-School Aide Tom Hassler-Custodian Pat Nutz Bonnie Hofman-Cooks Congratulations Best Wishes to the Seniors of 1988!! SEABOARD GRAIN COMPANY, serving this community for over 30 years. Fairmont, NE 68354 268-3351 FERTILIZER SPRAYING P 0 BOX 4« FAIRMONT. NEBRASKA 68354 21 Student Life Student Librarians Do Research Jason Harms. Brice Neiman, Julie Tripp. Tina Gendron, Michelle Johnson. Lorraine Klipp. Maxine Ackerman. Mrs. Olson. Student Assistants Back Row: Jerry Plambeck, Chuck Nun, Brenda Becker, Tonia Evans, Michelle Johnson. Middle Row: Pam Velasquez, Brian Shockey, Jane Lowe, Jerri Radke, Tina Gendron, Eric Schepers. Front Row: David Wehland, Greg Burback, Dan Scheil, Scott Hurst, Matt Schepers. GRAFTON STATE BANK Member FDIC Grafton, NE 68365 Serving the Community Since 1902 THE FLOWER BOX BERNARDINE SCRIPTURE 118 WEST 6TH ST. 362-4497 YORK. NE 68467 24 F-Club Back Row: Shaun Deterding, Brian Shockey, Jason Harms, Matt Schepers, Tina Gendron, Michelle Johnson, Jerri Radke. Scott Hurst, Randy Verhage. Middle Row: Susan Priefert. Raina Pieper. Neil Dawson. David YVehland. Barry Wettstead, Jerry Plambeck. Enice Miller. Amy Hasselman, Lance Logan. Front Row: Sponsor — Mr. Boss, Tyler Pieper, Keith Bristol, Michelle Neiman. Eric Schepers, Jessica Bettger, Marcia Lefler, Greg Burback, Deana Deterding. Annual Staff Puts It Together Back Row: Sponsor — Mrs. Olson, Greg Burback, Julie Tripp. Brenda Becker, Michelle Neiman, Amy Hasselman Teresa Stephenson. Middle Row: Susan Priefert, Raina Pieper, Eric Schepers, Tina Gendron. Cheri Knoell, Michelle Johnson, Matt Schepers, Jane Lowe. Front Row: Jerry Plambeck, Lorraine Klipp, Sherrie Simacek, Amy Verhage. Lisa Bures. Jessica Bettger. Enice Miller, Marcia Lefler. 25 Student Council Back Row: Matt Schepers, Raina Pieper, Jerri Radke, Scott Hurst, Jane Lowe. Front Row: Sponsor Mr. Deterding, Teresa Stephenson, Deana Deterding, Michelle Neiman, Lisa Bures, Asst. Sponsor Mr. Moore. Front Row: Carl Tripp. Holly Kahler, Abbie Reed, Jeff Neiman. Mock Trial Back Row: Michelle Johnson, Susan Priefert. Greg Bur hack, Eric Schepers, Tina Gendron. Front Row: Julie Tripp. Heather Acker- man, Matt Schepers, Mr. Toby Boss, Raina Pieper, Traci Bures, Lorraine Klipp. Not pictured — Jane Lowe. 26 “Mike’s Case” Left to right: .Julie Tripp, Brenda Becker, Amy Verhage, Lisa Bures, Marcia Lefler, Susan Priefert, Brett West, Traci Bures. .Jane Lowe, Amy Hasselman, Michelle Neiman, Lorraine Klipp. Michelle Johnson, Teresa Stephenson. Tyler Pieper, Jessica Bettger. Chris Gangstad. Floor: Erie Schepers. Matt Schepers, Shaun Deterding. Director — Mrs. Kovanda. National Honor Society One-Act Play “Mike’s Case,” a play dealing with the problems teens in our society face, was the One-Act Play for this year. Mike, played by Matt Schepers. and His friends took the audi- ence through many scenarios. The cast of 17 worked many hours on this complex show. The Confeence Contest was held at McCool on November 18th where the cast earned an excellent. Districts were at Exeter on Decem- ber 1. The judges commended the cast on hav- ing a good performance with so large a cast. A Superior rating was received. Back Row: Greg Burback, Marcia Lefler, Shaun Deterding, Merle Swartz, Matt Schepers. Front Row: Sponsor — Mrs. Kovanda, Jane Lowe, Raina Pieper, Michelle Neiman, Michelle Johnson, Teresa Stephenson. 27 Speech Activities The Speech Team had a challenging year. There were 17 members, including many novices. The team did well. Giltner was the site of of Confer- ence Contest on February 17th. The team placed fourth. The following people placed individually; Jane Lowe and Marcia Lefler, Duet Acting — 4t h; Marcia Lefler, Serious Prose — 5th; Brenda Beck- er, Extemp — 2nd; and Matt Schepers. Raina Piep- er, Michelle Johnson, Shaun Deterding. and Jason Harms, Oral Interp of Drama — 2nd. Fairmont hosted the District Contest on March 14th. The team tied for 4th. Those making finals were: Brenda Becker, Extemp— 1st place (State Qualifi- er); Merle Swartz. Extemp; Brett West, Informa- tive; Oral Interp of Drama — 1st place (State Qualifer). All State Qualifers received excellent ra- tings. STATE SPEECH QUALIFERS Matt Schepers, Shaun Deterding, Raina Pieper, Michelle Johnson, Jason Harms, Brenda Becker. Back Row: Eric Schepers, Matt Schepers. Michelle Neiman, Kevin Bonin, Jason Harms, Brett West. Middle Row: Marcia Lefler, Shaun Deterding, Raina Pieper, Michelle Johnson, Teresa Stephenson, Jessica Bettger, Merle Swartz. Front Row: Lisa Bures, Julie Tripp, Brenda Becker. 28 All American We took a chance. It was a risk worth taking when 23 students received a standing ovation on April 29th for their successful performance of “All American.” This was the first time in quite a few years that Fairmont High School has produced a musical. The story centered around Professor Fo- dorski’s (Matt Schepers) arrival in America to teach engineering at S.B.I.T. College. He proceeds to use his teaching to lead the football team to the Cotton Bowl with the help of Bricker the Kicker (Neil Dawson). Along the way they were challenged by Elizabeth (Jane Lowe) and Susan (Marcia Le- fler). The play was co-directed by Cheryl Greger- son, Cheryl Luzum, and Denice Kovanda. All 23 members of the cast can be proud of all that they accomplished. There were many laughs and giggles, some grief, a few tears, and much hard work, long hours, and pride that went into this per- formance. Back How: Eric Schepers, Matt Schepers, Neil Dawson. Fourth How: Joe Velasquez, Chris Gangstad, Barry Wettstead, Jason Harms, Kevin Bonin. Third Kow: Brett West, Jessica Bettger, Deana Deterding, Lisa Bures, Melissa Stejskal. Second Kow: Brenda Becker, Keith Bristol, Michelle Johnson, Michelle Neiman, Teresa Stephenson, Sherie Simacek. Front Kow: Traci Bures, Marcia Lefler, Lorraine Klipp, Raina Pieper. Not pictured — Jane Lowe. Musicians Entertain Us Back Row: Jery Plambeck, John Seward, Deana Deterding, Doug Stejskal, Neil Dawson. Fifth Row: Lisa Bures, Brad Schepers. Susan Hilly, Michelle Slezak, Chris Gangstad. Fourth Row: Roger Glenn, Mark Deterding, Jason Swerczek. Jeff Adams, Gus Imig. Third Row: Merle Swartz, Carl Tripp, Brett West, Melissa Stejskal. Marcia Lefler. Second Row: Stephanie West, April Malmgren. Joan Slezak, Rhonda Hoffman. Holly Kahler. First Row: Susan Priefert, Melissa Adams, Sherrie Simacek. Angela Nutz, Jane Lowe. Back How: Chris Gangs tad. Bill Schropfer. Neil Dawson, Jerry Plambeck, Jason Harms, Brett West, Melissa Stejskal. Susan Hilty, Lisa Bures. Third Row: Jeremy Jalali, Gus Imig, Jeff Adams, Brice Neiman, April Malmgren, Melissa Adams, Shelley Vodicka, Marcia Lefler. Second Row: Jeff Neiman, Jason Swerczek, Roger Glenn. Kelly Imig, Amy Hasselman, Enice Miller. Alison Moul, Lorraine Klipp. Emily Dawson, Stephanie West. Front Row: Michelle Slezak, Anne Schropfer, Christy Phillips, Renee Miller. Jane Lowe, Marcia Lefler. Sports Lady Tigers Make History _____________________________i ne Hack How: Coach Moore, Asst. Coach Lundberg. Front How: Susan Priefert, Jessica Bettger, Lisa Bures, Michelle Johnson, Jerri Radke, Jane Lowe, Tina Gendron, Raina Pieper, Deana Deterding, Marcia Lefler. Teresa Stephenson, Shaun Deterding, Michelle Nieman. Raina Pieper — 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team CRC Tournament, and Honorable Mention All-State. Susan I riefert — Hon. Mention All-Confer- Shaun Deterding - Honorable Mention All-Confer- Jerri Radke — Honorable Mention ence and Honorable Mention All-State. ence and Honorable Mention All-State. All-Conference. District Champs — 1987 Back Row: Coach Moore, Teresa Stephenson, Lisa Bures. Michelle Neiman. Deana Deterding, Jessica Bettger, Asst. Coach Lund- berg. Front Row: Tricia Galusha, Melissa Stejskal, Susan Hilty, Marcia Hafer. D-l State Champs fall to Fairmont. The 1987 Fairmont Volleyball Sea- son was one of the best ever recorded at Fairmont High School. The girls were able to achieve a 13-7 win-loss record against very good competition. The high- light of the season was a district champi- onship and first ever trip to the State Volleyball Tournament. All seven losses came at the hands of teams who were rat- ed at one time during the season. Some of the bigger wins came against Shickley, the eventual D-l State Champion, in the Fairmont Invitational, and the first wins over Exeter and McCool Junction in sev- eral years, in sub-district action. The Ti- gers beat a scrappy Lewiston team in the District finals to earn the trip to the state tourney. In Lincoln, the Tigers played before a large, enthusiastic crowd at Per- shing Auditorium before dropping a three game marathon to defending state champion and eventual D-l state run- nerup, Paxton. Team accomplishments through the year included a runnerup finish in the McCool Junction Invitational, champi- onship honors at the Fairmont Invita- tional, a third-place finish in the Cross- roads Conference Season, and the first District volleyball championship since 1972. The squad also earned their first ratings appearance at the conclusion of the season by being rated 8th in the Omaha World-Herald and 9th in the Lincoln Journal-Star. Several girls also received individual honors during the year. Raina Pieper — 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team Crossroads Conference Tournament, and Honorable Mention All-State; Shaun Deterding — Honorable Mention All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-State; Susan Priefert Honorable Mention All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-State; and Jerri Radke — Honorable Mention All-Conference. With the graduation of only three seniors, and a reserve squad that posted a 8-2 record, the Tigers should be very competitive during the next few volley- ball seasons. The Junior High team pos- ted a 2-3 record and showed promise for the future years. MEL’S TIRE SERVICE MELVIN ACKERMAN OR MAXINE ACKERMAN PHONE 268-2611 516 - 6TH AVE.. BOX 512 FAIRMONT, NE 68354-0512 Jo puts it by Paxton’s leading blocker. Eat it Steph!!! 35 Fairmont Wins At “Hide Seek” Back Row: Coach Boss, St.Mgr.-Brad Schepers, Eric Schepers, Dan Scheil, Matt Schepers, Scott Hurst, St. Mgr.-Mark Deterding, Asst. Coach Pfeil. Middle Row: Jerry Plambeck, Barry Wettstead, Jason Harms, Neil Dawson, Joe Velazquez. Front Row: St. Mgr.-Jeff Adams, Brett West, Roger Glenn, David Wehland, Greg Burback, Tyler Piper, Kelly Imig, Rob Nun, St. Mgr.-Jason Swerc- zek. Let’s play “hide seek.’’ FOOTBALL LINE UP AND HONORS W INNERS Back Row: Eric Schepers — 1st team All-Conference Safety, 2nd team All-Conference Running Back and Honor- able Mention All-State; Jerry Plambeck, Greg Burback. Front Row: Matt Schepers — 1st team All-Conference Linebacker, 2nd team All-Conference End, and Honorable Mention All-State; Scott Hurst, Barry Wettstead. Brian Shockey — Honorable Men- tion Defensive Line; Danny Scheil — 2nd team All-Conference Defensive End. Twinkle Toes. AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY POST 21 Fairmont, NE 68354 Lean, Coach, Lean The 1987 Fairmont Tiger Football Season can be jammed up in one word — FUN! After a tough seasn last year, the Tigers came back to post a 6-3 season record. The first half of the season was the toughest with losses to Exeter, Giltner and Polk-Hordvile. The season turned around for Fairmont as the Tigers won their last 5 games posting wins against Palmer. Bradshaw, Rising City, McCool and Hampton. Overall the team showed a lot of poise and their experience paid off in many of these games. The Tiger offense scored 356 points on the season which is a reflection of the skill and experience they possessd. Offensively the Tiger starters in- cluded: Quarterback — Jerry Plambeck, So. Running Back — Eric Schepers, Jr. Running Back — Greg Burback, Jr. Center Barry Wettstead, So. Guard — Scott Hurst, Sr. Guard — Brian Shockey, Jr. End — Danny Scheil, Sr. End — Matt Schepers, Jr. Defensively, the Tiger starters were: Line — Brian Shockey, Jr. Line — Scott Hurst, Sr. End — Danny Scheil, Sr. End — Jerry Plambeck, So. Middle Linebacker — Matt Schepers, Jr. Outside Linebacker — Eric Schepers, Jr. Outside Linebacker — Greg Burback, Jr. Safety — David Wehland, So. Jason Harms and Tyler Pieper were unable to finish the season due to injur- ies. These two attended all games and were still a big part of our team. We look forward to their help next year! Rex Pfeil was a new Coach this year and did an ex- cellent job running the defense. 268-2811 Sponsors of Nebraska Cornhusker Boys and Girls State Flash Schepers 37 Keying Toward Next Year Back Row: Coach Dickerson, Asst.-Michelle Neiman. Jane Lowe, St. Mgrs. Anne Schropher. Renee Miller. Middle Row: Alison Moul, Rama Pieper, Susan Priefert, Shaun Deterding. Front Row: Marcia Hafter, Deana Deterding, Jessica Bettger, Melissa Stejskal. Susie Hilty, Lisa Bures. Shaun Deterding (right) CRC All Tournament 1st team, CRC All Conference 2nd team, Lincoln Journal and Star Honorable Mention, and Lincoln Journal and Star Academic All-State. Raina Pieper (below) CRC All Tournament 1st team, CRC All Conference 1st Team, Lin- coln Journal and Star 2nd team All-State, Omaha World Herald Honorable Mention, and The Hastings Tribune 2nd team All Trihland. Susan Priefert (below right) CRC All Conference Honorable Mention. Jane, our leading Senior. The Fairmont Lady Tigers finished their season with a 12-8 record, the 12 wins are the most that any girls team has ever had in our school’s history. Two out of those wins were over teams that had beaten our team previously during the season. Out of eight of our losses, 7 were to state rated teams. Overall, we had a very successful season, which included a 2nd place tro- phy in the Fairmont Holiday Tourney, and a 3rd place trophy in the CRC Tour- ney. As a team, we were very young, hav- ing only one senior, and six out of the re- maining ten athletes were freshman. We are looking forward to a promis- ing season next year as we have a great deal of talent and experience returning. Three Juniors received post season hon- ors. Raina Pieper — CRC All Tourna- ment 1st team, CRC All Conference 1st team, Lincoln Journal and Star 2nd team All-State, Omaha World Herald Honor- able Mention, and the Hastings Tribune 2nd team All Tribland; Shaun Deterding — CRC All Tournament 1st team, CRC All Conference 2nd team, Lincoln Jour- nal and Star Honorable Mention, and Lincoln Journal and Star Academic All- State; Susan Priefert — CRC All Confer- ence Honorable Mention. BETTGER BROTHERS FAIRMONT, NE 68354 = OUR SOU OUR STRENGTH = Black Is Back With A Young Attack Back Row: Coach Rahtke, Greg Burback. Tyler Pieper, Eric Schepers, Matt Schepers, Keith Bristol, Jerry Plambeck, Jason Harms, Asst. Coach Pfeil. Front Row: St. Mgrs. — Jeff Neiman Brice Neiman, Neil Dawson. Barry Wettstead, B. J. Luethke, David Weh- land, Brett West, St. Mgr. — Mark Deterding. TOTAL CONCENTRATION FARMERS STATE BANK FAIRMONT. NE P.O. Box 16 68364 Member F.D.I.C. Tigers receiving individual honors. Matt Schepers — 2nd team All-State, 1st team All-Conference, and 2nd team Conference All Tournament Team; Keith Bristol — All Conference Honorable Mention; Tyler Pieper — All Conference Honorable Mention and Conference All Tournament team Honorable Mention; Eric Schepers — All-State Honorable Mention, 1st team Conference All Tournament team, 2nd team All Conference. Tiger Spirit!! The 1987-88 Fairmont Boys Basket- ball team had a very successful year. The seniorless Tigers improved throughout the year and showed a lot of character during the season. Fairmont played an up-tempo style of basketball and were fun to watch play. Fairmont finished the season with a loss to Odell in the district finals to end up with a 15-7 record. Fairmont finished fourth in the tough conference behind Exeter, Polk- Hordville and Hampton. Highlights of the season were defeating Hampton (who went on to win State in D-2) in the conference tournament to earn a spot in the championship game and upsetting 3rd rated Exeter in the sub-district final. Fairmont also finished second in the Holiday Tournament. Letter-Winners: Matt Schepers, Eric Schepers, Jason Harms, Keith Bris- tol, Jerry Plambeck, and Tyler Pieper. Back Row: Roger Glenn, Barry Wettstead, Jerry Plambeck. B. J. Luethke, Doug Stejskal, Neil Dawson, David Wehland, Brett West, Kelly Imig. Front Row: Coach Rathke.St. Mgrs. — Jeff Neiman, Mark Deterding, Brice Neiman, Asst. Coach Pfeil. Track Team Gains JJ27 iPiftlBUeWi WtBSIVT fflHUT Back Row: Marcia Hafer, Deana Deterding, Melissa Stejskal, Lisa Bures. Jessica Bettger. Front Row: Coach Rathke, St. Mgrs. — Shaun Deterding Susan Priefert, Asst. Coach Moore. Back Row: Rob Nun, Brian Shockey, Matt Schepers, Asst. Coach Moore, St. Mgr. - Susan Priefer t. Middle Row: Barry Wettstead, Keith Bristol, Eric Schepers, Greg Burback, Jason Harms, St. Mgr. — Shaun Deterding. Front Row: Brett West, Tyler Pieper, Neil Dawson, Jerry Plambeck, Doug Stejskal. Strength The Fairmont girls track team consisted of five Freshmen. Due to youth and lack of depth, the team did not finish very high at meets. Injuries also limited the performances of the girls during the season. The girls put together a good 1600m relay team which placed 3rd at the Conference Meet. Jessica Bettger broke the school record in the 100m high hurdles. Letter winners are Jessica Bettger. Lisa Bures, Deana Deterding and Melissa Stejskal. The Fairmont boys track team worked hard and improved their performances throughout the year. These athletes, consisting of all underclassmen, held their own at meets and finished the season on a strong note — finishing 3rd at the District Track Meet. Eric Schepers broke a school record seven times during the season. He currently holds the school re- cord in the 100, 200, 400, 110 high hurdles, and 300 intermediate hurdles. Eric also set nine meet records during the season. At the Conference track meet , Eric won four events and set two records which earned him the Gayle Arnett Award. This award goes to the out- standing athelte at the meet. Eric Schepers qualified for state in the 110 high hurdles, 300 intermediate hurdles and 400m dash. Eric placed 1st in the 110 high hurdles and 3rd in the 400. Eric’s 110 hurdle time was the 3rd best in all clas- ses. Letter winners are Greg Burback, Matt Schep- ers, Jason Harms, Brian Shockey, Eric Schepers, Jerry Plambeck, Neil Dawson, Keith Bristol. Barry Wettstead and Rob Nun. Eric Schepers — Gayle Arnett Trophy Junior High Sports Back Row: Coach Moore. Renee Miller, Michelle Slezak, Emily Dawson, Christy Phillips, Student Assistants — Jerri Radke Susan Priefert. First Row: .Joan Slezak, Angela Nutz, Melissa Adams, Stephanie West. Holly Kahler, April Malmgren. Nicki Bettger, Abbie Reed. Back Row: Student Assistant — Susan Priefert Coach Dickerson. Middle Row: Holly Kahler, April Malmgren, Melissa Adams, Joan Slezak, Angela Nutz, Emily Dawson, Stephanie West. Front Row: Kenda West, Abbie Reed, Anne Schropfer, Christy Phillips, Renee Miller, Nicki Bettger. Back Row: Coach Rathke, Jeremy Jalali, Mark Nichols, Brice Neiman, Jeff Neiman, Mark Deterding, Jason Ackerman Front Row: Brad Schepers, Jason Swerczek, Jeff Adams, Jeff Bettger, Brandon Luethke, Austin Hughes, Thad Galusha. Back Row: Austin Hughes, John Seward, Gus Imig, Mark Nichols, Jason Ackerman, Jeff Neiman, Brice Neiman. Third Row: Carol Tripp, Jeff Adams, Jeremy Jalali, Brad Schepers, Mark Deterding, Jeff Bettger. Second Row: Anne Schropfer, Renee Miller, Melissa Adams, Stephanie West, April Malmgren, Nicki Bettger, Abbie Reed, Coach Dickerson. 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Mevare loyal to you and the team irivaj for on vouT . “ goal, be a v. inning is all that hat everything is ultimate and only i mer ‘rs, upon. must believe in God, those around voi and most importantly, yourself. For if you believe in these, no matter what the score, you will achieve your You will he a winner. J. H. You Ain’t Seen “Welcome” by Matt Schepers MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS Matt Schepers, Basketball and Eric Schepers, Football and Track. Nothin’ Yet ACTIVITIES KING AND QUEEN .Jane Lowe and Dan Scheil MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS — Raina Pieper, Basketball: Jessica Bettger, Track; Shaun Deterding. Volleyball Still Of The Night On April 2, 1988. the Class of 1989 presented the Junior-Senior Prom. ‘The Still of the Night.” The evening began with a dinner catered by the Village Cafe and was held at Fairmont High School. The guests were welcomed by Eric Schep- ers. the Junior Class President. Senior Class Presi- dent. Marcia Lefler, responded. Prophecies for the Class of 1988 were read by Kevin Bonin. Marcia de- livered the Senior Class Will. The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Norman Kauble. “Sounds Unlimited” provided music for the dance. The Junior Class hopes this night will be one of the many lasting memories to be cherished be- fore the final curtain draws. Following the dance an After Prom Party was sponsored by the community. We look forward to this becoming a tradition at Fairmont High School. Welcome by Eric Shepers Response Senior Class Will by Marcia Lefler Sophomore Servers 1988 Graduation On Sunday, May 22, 1988 the Seniors of Fair- mont bid farewell to FHS. Commencement Exer- cises were held at the Fairmont High School Gym at 2 o’clock. Rev. Norman Kaublegave the invoca- tion and the benediction. Marcia Lefler and .Jane Lowe addressed the public as Valedictorian and Salutatoriam A vocal selection was done by the se- nior girls. Social Studies teacher, Toby Boss, deliv- ered the Commencement Address. Junior ushers were Heather Ackerman and Kevin Bonin. The class colors were lavender and light gray. The class flower was a white rose. The class motto was “To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” Class of 1988 Junior Escorts (front) — Shaun Deterding Eric Schepers Invocation Benediction Rev. Norman Kauble Valedictory Address Marcia I efler Salutatory Address Jane Lowe Commencement Address Toby Boss Presentation of Scholarships Denice Kovanda Presentation of Awards Mike Deterding, Principal Presentation of Diplomas Howard Lefler, President of the Board of Education. Pesenta tion of Class — Don Pieper, Superintendent Special Music Senior Girls Senior Activities Traci Bures—Volleyball Statistician 4, Volleyball 1-3, Student Manager BB and Track 2, Chorus 1,4, Student Council 1, Secretary-Treasurer 1, Annual Staff 2-4, Pep Club 1-3, Prom Server 2, Honor Choir 4, School Play 2,4, One Act Play 2-4, Mock Trial 3-4, Honor Roll 1 -4, Student Librarian 2. Tonia Evans—Vocal 1-2, Pep Club 2-3, Excellence Honor Roll or Honor Roll 2-4, Volleyball 2-3, Student Librarian 2, Homecoming Attendant 3, Office Aide 3-4, Class Vice President 2, Student Council 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Cheerleader 3, FCA 1-2, UMYF 1-2. Scott Hoffman— Scott Hurst—Basketball 1-2, Track 1, Football 1-2,4, Homecoming Attendant 4, Student Council 1,4, Vocal 2, F-Club 3-4. Prom Server 2. Lorraine Klipp—Volleyball 1-2, Girls BB Student Manager 1, Volleyball Girls BB Statistician 3-4, Mixed Chorus 1 4, Pep Club 1-3, Class Officer 1, One-Act Play 2-4, School Play 2-4, Annual Staff 2-4, Student Librarian 3-4, Prom Server 2, Office Aide 3. Marcia Lefler—Volleyball 1-4, Track 1-3, Band 1-4, Vocal 1-4, Music Contest 1-4, One Act Play 2-4, Speech Contest 1-4, School Play 1-4. Pep Club 1-2, Cheerleader 3, Homecoming Attendant 1, Homecoming Queen 4, Honor Choir 1-4, Honor Band 3, FCA 1-4, UMYF 1-3, Excellence Honor Roll or Honor Roll 1-4, Academic Excellence Day 1.4, President of NHS 3, Valedictorian 4. Prom Server 2, Outstanding Pep Club Member 2-3, Chopin Piano Award 2-4, John Philip Sousa Band Award 4. F-Club Secretary 3, Pep Club Secretary 2. Jane Lowe—Volleyball 1-4, Basketball 1-4. Track 2, Speech 1-4, One-Act Play 3,4, School Play 1-4. Annual Staff 1-4, Band 1-4, Chorus 1-4, F-Club 2-4, Pep Club 1-3, Cheerleader 2-3, Student Council 4. Homecoming Attendant 2, Homecoming Queen Candidate 4, Activities Queen 4, CRC Honor Choir 1-4, CRC Honor Choir Accompanist 4, CRC Honor Band 1-4, Mock Trial 3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3-4, Academic Excellence Day 1,4, Graduation Attendant 3, Salutatorian 4. Ed Manthei—Class Vice President 1, FCA 1 Chuck Nun—Football 2. Jerri Radke—F-Club 1-4. Band 1, Volleyball 1-4, VB Honorable Mention All Conference 3-4. Student Council 1,3,4, Student Council President 4, Class Secretary 2, Office Aide 3-4, Excellence Honor Roll 4. Danny Scheil—Football 1-4, Basketball 1-2, Track 1, F-Club 2-4. Homecoming Attendant 2,4, Homecoming King 4, Athletic King 4, Vocal 1-2, FB All Conference Honorable Mention 3, FB All Conference 2nd Team Defensive End 4, Elementary Teacher’s Aide 4 Tina Shiley—Volleyball 1, Honor Roll 1-4, Band 1-4, Choir 1,4, One-Act Play 3, Annual Staff 2-3, Pep Club 1-2, Teacher’s Aide 4, Class Secretary 3. Loren Stephenson— Merle Swartz—Class Vice President 4, National Honor Society 2-4, Vice President of National Honor Society, Basketball 1-2, Football 1, Band 1-4, Student Council 2, Speech 4, Homecoming Attendant 1, CRC Honor Band 1,4, Mock Trial 3, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3-4. Academic Excellence Day 1,4, FCA 1-4. Randy Verhage—Football 1,4, F-Club 1-4, Track 1, Homecoming Attendant 3. VILLAGE GREEN TEEF HUBER GRAFTON, NE 68365 282-7226 52 Junior Class Prophecy Lorraine goes to medical school and becomes a famous doctor. She's known world-wide for her cures and unknown killer diseases. Jane decides to move away from Fairmont and buys into the business of “Hickey Guard” where she makes millions and can afford to buy her own luxuries. After graduating from high school, Jerri makes the U. S. Volleyball Team and becomes famous for her middle hitting ability. After Traci’s book entitled My Bradley was unsuccessful, she decides to try again with her second book, How to look like Twiggy in just 10 weeks. Marcia and Greg move to Hollywood and she works as a stunt woman for Paramount and lives up to her nickname. Fly. After receiving crew member of the month at McDonald's, Tonia decides to push herself to work harder and harder each time at work until one day she has been promoted to head manager, just minutes after Bette has been fired. Tim and Tina get married and move to Texas where they decide to become foster parents. After getting kicked out of the Navy, Dan becomes a midget football coach where he becomes famous for the punch block. Scott uses his vast school knowledge and becomes an Accounting teacher. Years later he ends up in a mental institution with a nervous breakdown due to his students. After Ed and Helen have been married for 5 years, he decides to create a toy for his children that wobbles it’s head as it walks. He makes a fortune. After graduation, Loren goes to work for the State and gets assigned to maintain the dirt roads, which he does with a little help from his wife, Lisa. After graduating from school, Randy decides to turn a new leaf. He goes into the ministry where he becomes Robert Schul- ler’s right hand man. Chuck graduates from college as an undercover hit man using his welding torch to Seeing how Merle doesn’t work at Wal Mart anymore, he decides to open his own that specializes in computer sales. Senior Class Will The SENIOR CLASS wills Cheri Knoell, Scott, Tina Shiley, Jerri, and Pam reserved spots on the absentee line. Jerri wills Tricia her ability to stop at Stop Signs in the country. Marcia wills Sue a good detective to find her missing lifesavers. WE ALL will Jane a car to go to Lincoln, so she’ll quit asking us if she can borrow ours. The SENIORS will Mr. Moore the ability to put up with them. Beaner, how is the air patrol? Danny wills his appetite to Amy Hasselmen. Tonia wills B. J. her attendance record. Jerri, is it ever going to get any better? Shaun, there’s a request from your teammates, please use the bathroom before you go to the game. Lorraine wills Brenda her ability to get along with Mr. Moore. Scott and Loren will Raina an A or maybe a B on the survey. Try harder next time!! WE ALL will Eric and Rich eyes in the back of their heads, so they can watch out for the Geneva guys. B.J., the SENIORS will you a wardrobe so you don’t have to ride around in your shorts. Merle wills his grades to Lance, so he still won’t have to study for his next test. The 8th period Word Processing Class wills Jane their ability to “foofi”. WE ALL will Matt the ability to know how good he is, since he’s so modest. The SENIORS will Tonia soap, so she won’t smell anymore. Greg and Keith, been out to the air base lately? Jane and Marcia will the senior row for picture-taking to the Juniors, so they’ll have room for everyone. Ed wills Kevin his ability not to see green lights. The SENIORS will Jason a sleeping bag so he can spend all of his time in the library. Brian, next time you drive your girlfriend’s car, try to keep it on the road. Tina wills Heather her personality. Chuck and Randy will their extra time over noon hour to Jerri so she can get to Accounting on time. Stub, did you say your sign was Pisces? Traci wills Brenda and Cheri a year supply of white-out so they can paint the entire school, not just the typing room. Jerri, Jane, and Marcia will Cheri our ability to not drive like maniacs. Mr. Moore, who says you don’t learn anything in school? Ed and Loren will Todd their ability to live through the New Year’s weekend. Merle wills his computer expertise to Eric, so that Mr. Pieper has someone to help him out next year. Jerri wills her appetite to B.J., so maybe he’ll be full for once. The SENIORS will the students driving next year, armour for their cars, so when Cheri Knoell pulls out of the parking lot, they won’t get hit by the rocks. Marcia wills Beaner, Jo, Fred, and Sue the ability to say nothing all at the same time. Loren wills Richie his driving skills. Watch out for those little red men! The SENIORS will the school their extra money so they can widen the halls so the Juniors will be able to get their heads through. Marcia wills her 12:30 curfew to Jane. Scott wills Eric a new oil pan so next time they go to Kansas, they can make it all the way back. The SENIOR GUYS will B. J. their ability to park a car in a less visible area. Marcia wills Greg her ability to relax and not worry about things. Ed and Loren will Troy a seat next to them since he’s so cool. The SENIORS will their sick days to the Junior High. We’re told Jerry Plambeck wills us the ability to know everything. charcoal his victims. chain of stores called Merle-Mart,