Falls City High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Falls City, NE)

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Diana Elsberry relaxes in the rocker after eating a good meal for supper. Non-school activities vary The time spent away from school was much looked-forward to by many students here at Falls City High School. Many activities were planned during the school day and then pursued that next weekend, or even that very night. Some activities were ordinary things that any regular teenager would think up to do, and others were pretty unusual. The favorites include cruising Harlan, going to parties, or having a friend stay overnight. Going to Lincoln, Omaha, Kansas City, or St. Joe shopping, going to see a good movie, or just staying home to watch a movie on HBO or Cinemax were popular, too. Watching late-night videos was also a favorite. It seems that the main essentials needed for an activity away from home were a licensed driver and a car. In that car must be a good radio (preferably AM-FM, cassette), a lot of gas, a snack for passengers with the munchies, a favorite beverage, and extra money for emergencies! Good friends were also an essential for a good time according to Junior Angie Johansen who said, “When I’m not in school, I enjoy cruising Harlan with friends and being wild. Mainly I like just messing around with good friends.” Tom Wenz and his mom Mary Ann take break after wrestling around. 4 Student Life

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Sherry Mclnteer bites into a fruit pie while eating at McDonalds. Wes Willey fluffs up the corn stalks to prepare for the musical. The cheerleaders and wet T-Shirt contestants state their goal for the Fairbury game. A year worth a second look Having an undefeated wrestling dual record for the first time in Falls City High School’s history, taking history tests, joining in on the fun times in the halls with your friends, and making plans for those memorable weekends are just a few of the things that are worth a second look. These things, plus more memories, were captured throughout the year and placed in this book for all to look at again and again. Aside from all the events that have taken place, we will remember the other things that made up the 1983-84 school year. The personalities, interests, and goals of each person that makes up this school are also accounted for in this special book of memories. Taking a second look back at the great times we’ve experienced during this year makes all of the not-so-great times seem worth every minute. Introduction 3

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Bobby Ebel prefers a more casual type of dress as shown here. Students model Styles vary from student to student at Falls City High. Each person’s looks reflect the way they act and feel. Moods play a very important part in the way we all dress. One day we may feel like impressing someone and will wear a dress, or dress pants and a blouse if we’re a girl, or dress cords, a shirt, and maybe even a tie if we’re a boy, but the next day we may feel depressed, angry, or noncaring and we’ll just wear old jeans and a jersey or sweatshirt. Besides the dressy style or sloppy style of dressing, the “Punk” look was often seen. This consisted of slightly tattered or cropped jeans, a loosehanging, bright colored shirt, dark sunglasses, and maybe even streaked or spiky hair. Pants made out of parachute material with zippers and pockets galore were a favorite newcomer for the guys. Black, white, and gray were the popular colors seen. The “Preppy” look was not as popular but was still seen. It consisted of designer jeans such as Calvin Klein Bobby Campbell, Shawn Miller, Bobby Simmonds, and Ted Huber model their tennies. popular styles and Liz Claiborne, and oxford shirts or polo shirts. Izod was a popular brand name. Deck shoes were the most-seen “Preppy” shoe. The gals at F.C.H.S. recognized the emphasis for the year was on layering. It was popular to see a vested sweater hanging loosely over two or three shirts, or leg warmers over jeans. As far as hairstyles go, the “Punk” look was most popular. Both boys and girls have the top cut short with the hair around the ears either cut slanted or cut out all together. The back of the hair was usually around mid-shoulder length. Shoe styles varied the most. There were many “Punk” versions of tennis-shoes, with Vans being the most popular. There were colored high-tops, checkered laceless shoes, and camoflouged low or high-tops. A new style for wearing leather high-tops was to leave the shoes untied. This new style was modeled mostly by the jocks around school and was based on either comfort or laziness! Rosa Blevins and Kristi Adams show off their pretty dresses. Student Life 5