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

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1986 volume:

Table of Contents Student Life 4 People 30 Academics 54 Sports 64 Organizations 92 Ads 110 Index 120 Accentuate the Positive 14TH AND FULTON STREETS FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA 68355 402-245-2116 VOLUME 78 Director John Svoboda leads the pep band in the Fight Sons'’ during a pep rally. Freshmen Jason Merz, Carol Picton, and Mary Beth Pierson pass extra time in Mrs. Carter's English I class. 2 Introduction New year starts on positive note Althoush the first day of school has traditionally been looked upon negatively by many students, August 28 started a new trend and began on a positive note. Old friends gathered together and compared suntans or boasted about their vacations. Unsure freshmen tried anxiously to fit in with all the activity, while seniors confidently settled in for one last year. Positive outcomes of many hours of practice and hard work became a common occurrence throughout the year. Determination and will power were the forces that drove students to achieve their highest goals. To start the year off right, Nick Lampe won the purple ribbon in the district land judging contest. He was joined by Mike Bierman, Shirley Huppert, and Sean Eickhoff in winning the first place plaque in the team competition, qualifying them for the state contest. The marching band and flag corps kept a winning tradition alive when they received a superior rating at the UNO Marching Band Contest. At the Nebraska High School Press Association Conference in October, the 1985 yearbook was awarded a First Class rating in the Class B division. Michelle Gilliland, Angie Hueb-ner, and Kara Deckinger were selected for the All-State Honor Choir proving the first-rate quality of the Vocal Music Department. Wes Vinsonhaler placed second in the district cross country meet, which gave him the ticket for the state meet in Kearney. He placed 27th in that race. Bad times also accompanied the good times. Friendships were made and broken, and games were won and lost. But let us put all the sadness and disappointment behind us for a while and accentuate the positive. On the first day of school, Seniors Jim Davidson, Jeff Mere, and Harry Arnold pick up their class schedules for the last time. Through gusty winds, Brian Buckminster, Mark Watlington, Bob Campbell, and Bob Birdsell keep the Junior Class float together Introduction 3 Coach Larry Munn spends a day back in the fifties to show his spirit during Homecoming week. The cast of Oklahoma listens intently to a conversation between Aunt Eller and Andrew Carnes. Accentuate the Positive... The Fun. While students strived in their academic studies, they didn't forget the extra activities that made their year unique. Homecoming, dances, and plays created a positive attitude in everyone and gave them long lasting memories. Throughout the year, activities were planned and held that gave the entire student body a chance to become involved. Homecoming week was full of spirit-raising events. Cheerleaders held contests during the noon hours to test the talents and abilities of the student body. Some of the contests included a car stuff, an egg toss, and a four-legged race. Participation was better than expected, but Junior Misti McAfee said, Homecoming was a lot of fun, but if everyone would have participated in all of the events, it would have been more fun. The Homecoming parade had to overcome an obstacle Mother Nature sent our way. With winds blow- ing at what seemed to be hurricane force, we had our hands full just making sure that all the parts of the floats stayed together. Cheerleader Sara Feek said, There were good float ideas this year, but too many people couldn't enjoy the floats to their full potential because they were too busy trying to keep the float together. As they always have, dances provided a focal point in the afterschool activities. It didn't seem to matter whether it was a casual after-the-game dance or one as formal as Junior-Senior Prom; attendance was good and everyone had fun. Senior Sean Eickhoff commented, At dances everyone can just be together and be themselves without worrying about anything else. As we look back upon our years in high school, the first things we will remember will be the fun times. 4 Student Life Divider Senior Darin Holman throws another piece of wood on the pile to make a bigger and better bonfire to raise Homecoming spirit. Between dances Tony Schawang, Shawn HagerKelli Hager, and Wes Vinsonhaler stop to relax and chat for a while. Student Life Divider 5 Tom Wenz and Bobby Eis smile for the camera at the dance. Jon Scribner shows some new moves at the Homecoming dance. Dudley rides on a float with John McClarnen and Chris White during the parade. David Merz helps set up for the bon-fire during Spirit Week. 6 Homecoming Homecoming plans Week includes activities for all students It was a time of excitement as the student council planned another Spirit Week for Homecoming. Throughout the week students had the chance to participate in many activities. 50's day, new wave day, nerd day, and the traditional color day were some of the ways students could dress up and show their style. Halls and banners were decorated. The cheerleaders put together games, and during the noon hour many students competed. On Friday afternoon the parade began with the band leading the way, followed by a variety of floats that were decorated by the classes and different organizations. After the parade, everyone gathered on the court house lawn for a pep rally. Even after a loss to Atchison at the game, students were excited for the dance that followed. Harry Arnold said, Homecoming was a fun time for me because everyone was having fun at the game and at the dance. It could have been better if we would have won the football game.'' Even though not everyone participated, students had a good time during Spirit Week. Sophomore Susan Kirkendall said, Homecoming was a lot of fun for me. My best friend came back, and I met a guy that I really liked. I don't see how it could have been better, unless it would have lasted longer. The band leads the way during the Homecoming parade. A crowd gathers on the court house lawn to watch a skit during the pep rally. Homecoming royalty Dream becomes reality for homecoming. It was super cold, and I was freezing. I remember none of us were sure where to stand, so we kinda just scooted over to make room for everybody. Then came the big moment! I couldn't believe it. I go, Brian, where do I go? Brian said, I don't know. Go stand by David, I guess. It was a very happy evening. Homecoming '85 is a time I won't ever forget. ... by Angie Huebner On that Friday, it was like living in a dream world. I was trying to keep my mind on Homecoming was an occasion to celebrate. I felt very honored and surprised. I never pictured myself standing among the candidates for The FaHs City High Marching Band performs at halftime before the Homecoming ceremonies begin. Homecoming royalty announced at halftime were Shannon Shaffer, Donnie Slice, Queen Angie Huebner, King David Merz, Barb tape, and Brian Kirkendall. Candidates lining up for the parade were Barb Lape and David Merz, top right; Brian Kirkendall and Angie Huebner, bottom right; Donnie Slice and Shannon Shaffer, right. Angie and David the game more than halftime, but it was hard because in fifth hour I got roses from my mom and sister. It was a special day for everyone. After they anfiounced my name, I was surprised I got it. I thought it felt good because my mother was queen when she was in high school. I remember standing there with Angie right in front of all my friends, some of whom were making faces at me. That moment is possibly the greatest I've ever experienced. ... by David Merz 8 Homecoming Homecoming King and Queen 9 Oklahomans say We're doing fine during musical Todd Brown shows the cowboys one of the many things he learned while in Kansas City. Performances of the American classic Oklahoma were presented on November 15th and 16th. The story of the early Oklahoma territory found a pretty, spunky Laurey, played by Freshman Paula Benitz, set on capturing the typical handsome, cocky hero, Curley, played by Sophomore David Schwartz. To complete the triangle, a dark, hateful villain by the name of Jud Fry, played by Sophomore Steve Walker, was always a threat to Laurey. The comic relief came in the form of an attractive, but slightly empty-headed friend named Ado Annie, played by Senior Denys Shafer. The men in her life were the fun-loving Will Parker, played by Sophomore Todd Brown and the fly-by-night traveling salesman, played by Junior Tony Weinmann. These characters were in constant turmoil with her father, Andrew Carnes, played by Sophomore Jamme Loss, the type who believed there was only one type of wedding, the shotgun style. The group was held together by the wholesome, motherly type person named Aunt Eller, played by Senior Kara Deckinger. The main characters of the cast were supported by the group of Cowmen and Cowboys and their gals. Although the classic musical Oklahoma had been presented twice before, choral director Mildred Appleoff thought she and drama teacher Robert Loss had the students to present a good show for the community. She said, Oklahoma is one of my favorite musicals. The music is great and the show is high-spirited, good fun for the cast and the audience. I felt our students did an excellent job and it was fun to again present this classic for the community. According to David Schwartz, practices were long. He said, The practices were sometimes draggy and often they took a lot of nerve to keep going. Practicing as late as 10:30 can get a person tired. The long practices were worth it, as he added, When we were on stage for real, we were really glad we practiced for so much. Cast members were FIRST ROW— Lisa Wing, Rachel Cook, Kris Lape, Paula Benitz, Sandy Laney, Becky Armbruster, Mitzi Deckinger, and Melissa Strasil. SECOND ROW-Elizabeth Janko, Michelle Huebner, Belinda Vernon, Stephanie Schawang, Tony Weinmann, David Schwartz, Denys Shafer, Todd Brown, Stefan Hussenoeder, Jeff Beckner, Warren Roberts, and Marty Turner. THIRD ROW—Marcia Brzon, Laura Burkey, Mary Elwonger, Karey Lind holm, Steve Walker, Jamme Loss, Kara Deckinger, Scott McGinnis, Bob Ebel, David Weinmann, and Dan Weinmann. 10 Musical Todd Brown shows his affection for his gal, Denys Shafer, by giving her an Oklahoma Hello. Todd Brown and Tony Weinmann watch the struggle between their women, Denys Shafer and Sandy Laney. Musical 11 Brian Buckminster shares a slow dance with his girlfriend. Tiffany Gatz smiles as she looks for a prospective dance partner. The dance floor is often crowded when the tune played is popular. Students dance to a slow song during a dance held in the old gym of the high school. 12 Dances School activities Students enjoy dances with good friends During the course of the school year, many groups and organizations sponsored dances. Whether or not they were out on the dance floor, many students enjoyed attending these dances. I usually attend dances whenever there is one because a lot of my friends are there and I usually have a lot of fun, said Sophomore Kari Potterf. Most dances were sponsored by a class or one of the organizations at school. Students were usually charged anywhere from $1.00 to $3.00, depending on the oc- casion. Music for the dances was provided either by a Dj, or sometimes there was live music. Junior Shawn Prosser said, I'd rather listen to live music, because when you listen to a DJ, all he does is play records or tapes and that bores me. I like listening to them sing. Many students preferred listening to up-to-date music with a faster beat that was easy to dance to, while others enjoyed dancing to the music of the slow tunes. Many students liked to attend dances with a date. Others liked to get together and go with their friends. I like to go to dances with my friends, said Sophomore Aaron Tilton, because I have more fun. Sophomore Steve Schievelbein and Junior Bob Ebel sit out a dance. Matt Joy and L onie Bahr dance a slow one with their partners. Sophomores Lisa Gellett and Sean Stevens dance at Christmas Prom. Dances 13 Drama Department Plays, One Acts cast for presentation A variety of plays were presented last year. Students worked for weeks on the productions they would be performing. The casts performed Scrooge and Night of January 16th . Also, the casts put on a series of one act plays to entertain the audience they attracted. —I i The students presented a musical version of Scrooge . Old Ebenezer Scrooge was portrayed by Jeff Beckner. The ghosts, who literally returned to haunt him, were played by Mitzi Deckinger, Steve Walker, and Scott McGinnis. They had a difficult time, though, changing Ebenezer. He was reformed, of course, by Tiny Tim, whose father Bob Cratchit (Stefan Hussenoeder), was Scrooge's clerk. Mrs. Cratchit was played by Michelle Gilliland. A comedy-drama, Night of January 16th , dealt with a famous murder trial. The play followed the American court system accurately. The cast was led by Stefan Hussenoeder and Mary Kunce. They were both attorneys. A variety of witnesses presented their own case to the jury for deliberation. To add an unbiased judgement, a jury of 12 people were selected from the audience to try the case and give an honest, unplanned verdict. During the night of one acts, students casted seven different comedies. The one-acts were presented as a dessert theatre with dessert served during the intermission. Kelly Palmer plays a lady of the mop during the night of one acts. Stefan Hussenoeder submits some evidence to Loyal Parsons while Jeff Merz observes. A crowd gathers to listen tojamme Loss speak during the presentation of Scrooge. 14 Plays David Schwartz and Stefan Husse-noederperform in Who's on First. Michele Reeder watches Brenda Lampe do some Happy Haunting. Students act in an afternoon performance of Scrooge. Mary Kunce plays the defense attorney in Night of January 16th. Plays 15 Close-up students fly to Washington We left for Omaha on Sunday, April 20, at 2:45 in the morning. We got there about 5:00 a.m. and got on the plane to fly to Chicago and then on to Washington. When we arrived, we unpacked and had the whole day to get familiar with the surroundings. On Monday we attended a few good seminars and saw some sights, such as the Washington Monument. We rode around on a bus and toured Washington. On Tuesday we attended a seminar at Capitol Hill. We walked all over and saw the House and the Senate. We attended a meeting there. On Thursday we attended more seminars. They were pretty good. We learned a lot. Friday was our last day there. We got to go wherever we wanted in Washington. I went to Georgetown and spent a lot of money. It was the time of our life. Saturday was the most depressing day there. We met many people while we were there, but then we had to leave them all because it was time to come home. By Shawn Miller Bobby Eis, Stephanie Ramsey, Laurie Groothuis, and Shawn Miller pose with Senator Exon. Bobby Eis gives a speech at a dinner during the Washington trip. The Capitol building was one of the toured sights in Washington. A group of Close-up participants gather at the airport for a picture. 16 Close-up Heather Rowell receives a cookbook from Mrs. Barb Watlington. Ron Holman gives biology awards to Clen Lampe, Ray toy, Shannon Jenkins, and Steve Walker. Paul Weinert gives Reed Schwartz the DAR history award. Awards presented during convocation An awards ceremony was given on May 13th. Mr. Fegan presented the math awards. He presented awards to David Schwartz, Jeff Merz, and Sara Feek who received the top three scores in the National Math Contest. Becky Hup-pert, Danny Couse, and Glen Lampe received awards for being top algebra students. The D.A.R. award was given to the person with the highest grade point average in American history. Mr. Weinert gave the award to Reed Schwartz. Mrs. Watlington presented three awards in the Home Economics Department. She presented cookbooks to Traci Harmon and Heather Rowell, and Elizabeth Rock was given an award as most improved student. Students recognized in the biology department were Shannon Jenkins, Steve Walker, Ray Joy, Helen Konstanto-poulos, and David Schwartz. Mary Kunce was the last to receive an award. She placed first among high school students in the “Ways to Beautify Falls City essay contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Mark Fegan presents Stefan Husse-noeder, Sean Stevens, and David Schwartz with awards for placing second at the NWMS Math Olympiad. Awards 17 Prom Banquet Juniors present dinner ___ The Junior-Senior prom and banquet were held at the National Guard Armory on April 19. The theme was NOW anu • u«ever The junior officers laugh while Shannon Shaffer and David Merz read the class will. Tracy Matthes escorts Deana Shaffer to her seat. Jeff Merz amuses Kristen Hartman by wearing his sunglasses at the dance. for seniors Now and Forever, and the colors were maroon and pink. At the banquet Kristen Hartman gave a beginning toast and wished everyone a good time for prom. Scott Hollens gave the welcome, and Dave Knaup said the invocation. The meal, which was served by the juniors' mothers, consisted of turkey roll, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, rolls, and strawberry short- cake for dessert. As the meal was ending, David Merz and Shannon Shaffer read the class will, which added some entertainment to the evening. Tracy Matthes gave the closing after the dinner was finished. Sara Feek commented, The banquet proved a good way to start the evening. It got everyone in a festive mood. It was refreshing to see everyone dressed up. 18 Prom The concesssion stand was a popular place between dances. Playing craps provided good entertainment at the after-prom party. Shawn Prosser breaks regular tradition by wearing a tux to prom. Mary Kunce, Reed Schwartz, Rhonda Patterson, and her friend tango. Prom 19 Sara Scribner, Scott Strauss, and other students enjoy a stow dance. Fast dances proved to be entertaining for many students at the prom. Sara Veigel signs up Sean Eickhoff and Kevin Beckner before the dance. Junior-Senior Prom Dance makes memories Now and Forever The 1986 Junior-Senior prom was held at the National Guard Armory on April 19. The theme chosen by the Junior Class was Now and Forever . The colors were pink and maroon. The decorations consisted of crepe paper, balloons, a bridge, and a gazebo with a fountain in it. The band hired was Isis. In viewing the band, Warren Roberts said, I thought they were pretty good. For after prom activities, some of the juniors' parents, along with others, got together and donated money and prizes to have a party for the students after the dance. This prom, being the seniors' last and the juniors' first, was a special night. Darin Holman, Tom Lunsford, and their dates get rested up for the next dance. 20 Prom Kevin Beckner, Nicolle Clark, Harry Arnold, and Denise Meyer have a good time dancing together. These students spend time waiting in line for their prom pictures. Prom 21 SevN-miw U Friends enjoy being together They come in groups. They crowd the halls. You see them on the streets. Wherever you go, you'll find them together. Who are these people? They are you and your friends. One thing is for sure, friends stick together through everthing. Whether it’s laughter, tears, joy, or sorrow, they always see each other through. Senior Sara Scribner said, Friendship means being there to help when you're upset, to share good news, or just to talk about anything. It is having someone to make you smile. Imagine what life would be like without someone to share it with. Sophomore Leslie Coleman said, My friends mean a lot to me. Friendship, if you treat it right, is a type of relationship that will last forever. Variety of books interest students Carl Sagan, Alice Walker, Sidney Sheldon, and Danielle Steele. What do they have in common? All were authors of books that were national best sellers. Students may have read one of their books. A variety of books are written each year. As well as fiction, many biographies and auto-biographies were re- Friends turn to each other in many situations. Whatever the problem, they'll help if you need them. What I most enjoy about my friends is that we can all get together and really talk about things, said Junior Kelly Palmer. What is it that forms the bond that keeps friends close? No expectations, said Shannon Shaffer, a senior. You enjoy your friends for who they are, and they enjoy you for who you are. If you're looking for someone who'll always believe in you, you'll never have to look far. Shannon Anderson said, I like doing things for my friends. Being able to trust and be trusted. Caring, sharing, going places, and having fun with 'gang eight' is what it's ail about. leased. Some releases were Elvis and Me by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley and Never Played the Came by Howard Cosell. Americans also celebrated the release of two books on the work and life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading let students use their imaginations and can be fun, especially if the book being read wasn't boring. Deanna Shaffer said, I like to read because I like learning new things. Reading widens your horizons and knowledge of understanding different aspects of life besides your ■bww.1' ---------------- Love stories, mysteries, science-fiction, or fantasies. All books were different in content. Some fiction books that were popular were The Color Purple, Secrets, The Mammoth Hunters, Contact, If Tomorrow Comes, and also several racy books that were written by Jackie Collins. Best friends gather in the gym and wait to receive their schedules for the new school year. Many students enjoy reading in their spaie time and have their choice of a variety of books. Mini-Mag 23 Prime time movies evolve from books played a major role in the in the past with such ;lassics as Roots and The night life of most students. Thombirds, mini-series were Many new shows took the taken from best selling nov-' ' iii but e|s Distussions about which vas better, the book or the became place of the old ISSICS, uny uf mg new besides th was the rrder st crazes com- These mon. major television events A new concept was added vere notorious for lasting to the televising of the mininights during a series. Instead of portraying one novel, sequels were ber and the sequel, North and South II, was shown in April. This was an interesting idea to most people, but some didn't like the idea of waiting five months to see how the story ended. Mini-series became addictive for some people, but others couldn't get the whole point of watching a story that could be read at their own ds spend hours decorating lockers One of the main priorities of a student during the first few weeks of school was decorating the all-important locker. Many hours were spent searching through magazines for just the right phrase and picture to brighten up the inside of the door. Comic strips from newspapers that described everyday re sought, fcverything be chosen carefully Senior Jeff Merz looks at a job welt because people would look at finishes decorating ;t for the rest of the year. There was a wide variety of locker decor. Mirrors to help For the second night in Junior Donna Dodds watch | of her favorite mini-series. his locker. with that quick touch-up were very popular. Computer print-outs with the occupant's name became almost mandatory. Pictures of boyfriends or girlfriends, friends, and even relatives found permanent homes on locker doors. Crowing attached to locker pin-ups was not uncommon. What to throw away and what to keep seemed to be the biggest decision of the year for some people. Students' bedroom Every student hsd his or her tured, their tastes in decor own personality that changed became different. Sesame as their view of life matured. Street wallpaper and sheets One of the things that most were forgotten, and bright distinctly showed these prints and floral designs were changes was the student's used. Posters of favorite Because of the active lives Man and Scooby-doo were led by most students, their replaced by Wham and The bedroom was a place where Boss, - Bruce Springsteen, they could spend most of Stuffed animals and dolls what little time they had at were given away or stored in home. Bedrooms became the attic to make room for quiet sanctuaries for doing pon-poms and basketballs, homework or just taking a Desks forced the retirement nap. They were one of the of toy boxes, few places where the stu- Getting older will mean dents could relax and get more changes in our tastes, ' troubles, but these memories will be w and ma- Teenagers re variety of lette A wasted trip to the mail box. That's how most teenagers felt nine out of ten times they got the mail. On the off chance that there was something for someone other than Mom or Dad, it was usually something that wasn't really cared about - junk mail. All sorts of things were seen frequently, information about colleges never heard of, insurance plans to help us get a head start in life, and the neverending invitations to at this rate, we may be join a record club. These it forever. were not 01 finding wa' them beca Senior Jim menti collegi insurance throw it away because doesn't interest me, don't want to read it.' Will it ever end? We never know the ans’ that question, but is certain, if it ■■HM HHMBI i free fo wasfe ; us. can result in harm Many teenagers were dis- lose weight so they felt as if satisfied with how they look- they had failed, ed. They felt they were over-y The best way for teens to weight. To help this problem, diet was to use common sense these teens, mostly girls, tried in eating and exercise. Exer- Disease sweeps through building When the warm sun melted all the snow from the winter months and everything started warming up, students and teachers caught a fever that had become an annual event. This fever always happened around the same time of the year. Some caught it worse than others, while some only had a mild case of it. This fever couldn't be treated by a physician but only with time. This fever was only dangerous to grades because it was SPRING FEVER. This was the time of the year when the flowers began to bloom, spring training started for baseball players, the grass turned back to its original shade of green, and students and teachers anxiously looked forward to the end of the school year and summer vacation. Fishing poles began to make an appearance as more people be- gan to spend a lazy day at the lake, river, pond, or anywhere else that looked like a nice place to spend the afternoon doing nothing. When spring fever hit, the first thing most students wanted was for school to be out. There were many enjoyable things that went on during spring. Ginger Hall thought that some of the more enjoyable things for her to do were the parties with all my friends, the motorcycle rides, picnics, swimming in ponds, and cheerleading tryouts. Everything seemed lively when spring hit, but with all the running around, grades began to drop and more homework was left undone. So every March when the weather begins to warm up, BEWARE of this catching disease known as spring fever. It will only cause problems. diets. Everything from weight-loss tablets to not eating was used, anything that was thought to help lose weight. Shelly Armbruster, sophomore, thought the reason for dieting was because of peer pressure and also because when they get in high school they are worrying about what people think about their appearance. Some of these teenagers went on fad diets that didn't do any good for the person or his or her body. They made the person feel worse because they didn't cise was important in slimming down. Without exercise fat was not burned off, so it remained on the body. Diets were also dangerous; eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa was caused when a person didn't eat. Their body became nothing but skin and bones . This disorder was treated only if the persons helped themselves. A physician must be seen before a diet should be started. He should help plan the diet and exercise program. 26 Mini Mag Benefits help famine, farmers Dating habits vary with people On July 13, 1985, history was made as performers grouped together to do something about the famine in Africa. Bob Geldorf organized the project to make people aware that children in Africa needed help. This concert benefitting Africa was held after Bandaid; England's top artists, such as Wham, Phil Collins, and more put together a song to help Africa. All the proceeds were donated to Africa. America's top recording artists put together a song to help Bandaid. The song, We Are the World, was a big hit. USA for Africa included such recording artists as Kenny Rogers, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, and Lionel Richie. Lionel Richie, along with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones put the song together. The Liveaid Concert was only the beginning; it sparked another benefit—Farmaid. This concert, put together by Willie Nelson after a comment was made by Bob Dylan at the Liveaid Concert, was in aid of farmers to give them a second chance with their farms. Along with Willie Nelson were great performers like John Cougar Mellen-camp, Kenny Rogers, and John Denver. The next project, Hands Across America, helped feed those starving here. A chain formed by people holding hands stretched from New York City to Long Beach, California. Most students began dating On the other hand, Rhonda by their high school years. Patterson thought it should This was a big step for the shy, be a mutual agreement. She meek, and lonely; or it was said, It saves arguments, and just another night for the wild both will enjoy the date.' and crazy. ____________________ Every person dreamed of an Many decisions had to be ideal date, whether it was a made. Parents decided on person they knew or just an curfews, while the couple image. Some even tried to decided what to do on their compare their dates to this date. image. The ideal date, said Dating habits for students Scott Hollens, has to have were different. Some couples really good looks, make sure liked to be wild and go to a they aren't shy, likes to be party; others were more quiet wild, and popular. He also and liked a movie and dinner, added, One really big thing. No matter what was done on I have to like the girl that I gL — a date, someone had to de- out with. tuny Arnold and N,coiie dark cide what to do. Scott Hollens If everyone had the same spend the evening together at prom. thought the girl should de- vision for their ideal dates, Becky Armbrusler and Jamie Pennka cide. He said, I wouldn't then not nearly as many peo- ibw- “nw want to make her mad and pie would have had the fun think I'm a jerk. they did during their dates. Mini Mag 27 News focuses on tragedies, triumphs Local, state, national, and international events affected the lives of many people, including the students of Falls City High School. Students not only participated in their own local activities, they also were atuned to the world around them. Locally, people were shocked at the news of the two murders at a farm near Rulo. It also affected the economic situation in the county since the trial costs were high. Another local headline was the announcement that the Missouri Pacific employees in Falls City would be relocated in Kansas City. In November Union Pacific decided to close the Falls City depot because it would no longer be a crew changing point between Council Bluffs and Kansas City. Again, the economics of the community would be affected due to the population loss both in the town and the school system, A sigh of relief was given in the spring when the railroad reversed their decision. Falls City lost one business but kept another when the Rainbow Skate Center was remodeled to accommodate Center Lanes Bowling Alley. The bowling alley relocated after being destroyed by a fire last May. The economy of the community was again threatened when J.C. Penncy's announced that the local store would close its doors during the summer months. Not only did this mean the loss of jobs and income, but it also gave residents one less place to shop, All the news of the year was not black. Following the Nebraska primary in May, the state made national headlines. After the ballots were counted it was announced that the two gubernatorial candidates were Helen Boosalis and Kay Orr. It was the first time in national history that two women were running against each other as candidates for governor. In the entertainment industry, the movie Out of Africa won the Best Picture Oscar. Other winners were William Hurt in Kiss of the Spider-woman, Best Actor; Don Ameche in Cocoon, Best Supporting Actor; Geraldine Page in The Trip to Bountiful, Best Actress; and Angelica Huston in Prizzi's Honor, Best Supporting Actress. Some controversy did surround the Academy Awards as many felt it was a slap in Director Steven Spielberg's face to not be nominated as Best Director for The Color Purple. Many people followed not only followed the movies, but also college and professional sporting events. The nearby state of Missouri hosted an I-70 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals. Many who were Royals' fans celebrated when their team was crowned World Champions after the seventh In our own state, loyal Husker fans watched Nebraska finish another successful season. Although they lost to arch-rival Oklahoma and in the Fiesta Bowl against Michigan, they finished with a winning season, losing only three games. Another Nebraska sports highlight was invitation of the University's basketball team to the NCAA tournament. Although they lost in the first round, it was the first time that the team had ever been invited to participate in the prestigious tournament. One other sporting highlight was the emergence of the Chicago Bears as a football power. Before winning the Super Bowl, the Bears entertained Americans with their own video, The Super Bowl Shuffle. Conflicts of another kind were also a big part of the news. Terrorism was a constant threat and international relations were tense due to the actions of extremist groups. Plane hijackings, boat hijackings, bomb threats, and bomb explosions were a reality to be faced by Americans. In an attempt to end terrorism, President Reagan ordered a retaliatory air attack against Libyan leader Moam-mar Khadafy. Another international tragedy captured the headlines during the Spring. A disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in the Soviet Union spewed radioactivity into the atmosphere on April 26,1986. Experts and officials in the United States said the tragic incident was probably a fuel meltdown. The radioactivity not only caused immediate deaths, but also posed a long term health risk in the area. The accident was not reported until almost three days after it had occurred. A brief broadcast over Radio Moscow on April 28 was the first information given by the Soviet Union:--------- 28 Mini-Mag Junior David Knaup shows his cheerleading talents in a spirit raising contest during a pep rally. Volleyball team members Kris Lape, Tiffany Gatz, and Dawn Sullivan perform the Wizard of Odd at the Homecoming pep rally. Accentuate the Positive... The People. Accomplishments and fun times will be what most students remember about the year, but the people were the backbone of the successful year. From seniors to freshmen, each class had its own personality that made them different from the others. The administration, faculty, and staff were in a class by themselves. Seniors did the usual senior things, such as takins SAT and ACT tests for the final time, filling out college applications, and signing senior pictures. They became the first Senior Class ever to have their pictures in color in the yearbook. Knowing that it would soon be over, time passed quickly for the seniors. Sheila Gibson said, I feel the year has gone fast because it is my last year, and I am anxious to get out and go on to college living and parties.” Juniors spent much of their time holding money-making projects and planning the Junior-Senior Prom. Treasurer Kristen Hartman commented, “No one person can plan a prom by himself; it's a team effort. It’s a lot of fun, but it’s a lot of hard work, too.” Sophomores were just glad not to be freshmen anymore. One of the better-adjusted sophomores, Mitzi Deckinger, said, Being a freshman was scary, you had to be on your toes, but as a sophomore I can relax.” Freshmen had a positive outlook on their future years in high school. Rory Meyer said, I expect to expand myself through education and sports in my future years of high school.” Teachers and those that helped keep the school running smoothly were well appreciated by the students. Sophomore Kim Noll said, Some teachers will go out of their way to help students achieve their goals, and I think that is important. 30 People Divider Juniors Tony Roberts, Mark Veigel, David Meyer, and Reed Schwartz spend time visiting college displays on Career Day. Senior Mary Kunce dresses up and acts out her favorite fairy tale in hopes of finding her Prince Charming. People Divider 31 Seniors finally reach the top It seemed like being a senior was such a long ways away. In some ways it seemed like our final year would never get here. Once it did, it flew by. It was hard to get everything done in such a short time. Laurie Spann said, It is nice finally being at the top of the ladder and getting to be the one who looks down instead of being the one looked down upon. I feel a little more sure of myself. Most seniors had their pictures taken for the yearbook and to hand out to their friends. Lisa Dodds said, It was hard deciding which pictures to get; signing them was the easy part.” Students were also making plans for their future. Some students chose to find jobs or continue the ones they had. Other students chose to go to college or a vocational school. The seniors that chose to further their education were busy filling out applications for admission and scholarship and financial aid forms. Phil Wilhelm said, The forms were long, boring, and basically a pain to fill out, even though I successfully completed them.” Although the senior clas broke up, there were memorie to keep them together. Thes memorable moments include going to lunch with friend; goofing around in the halls an classes, and planning for th upcoming weekends, game; and dances. Students will eve remember a few classes, sue as American government, Er glish, or composition. Roberta Giltinan said, Ther is so much to remember, I don want to forget any of it. All c my senior year has been th GRRREATESTHl Denise Meyer is caught by surprise by a sneaky photographer. Michelle Gilliland performs a solo in the Christmas play Scrooge. The Senior Class officers are Angie Huebner. treasurer; Barb Lape, secretary; Shannon Shaffer, president. and David Merz. vice president. Melissa Scholl and Donnie St ice take a break on first floor. 32 Senior Candids lannon Leigh Anderson Steven Ray Anderson Harry Lee Arnold Michelle Renee Avery Lonie Lee Bahr Kelly Sue Baumert Kenneth James Beckner Richard James Bickford Michael Lee Bierman Jeana Diane Blevins Scott Roger Clark John Robert Coonce James Robert Davidson Kara Leigh Deckinger Lisa Dianne Dodds Colors: Flower: MottO: White Rose What lies behind us And what lies before us Are tiny matters compared to What lies within us. Seniors make plans As another year approached, some students thought of it as just another year, but to the Senior Class it held special meaning. Their high school days were coming to an end and their future was beginning. Some seniors spent the year planning for their future by looking into colleges of their choice. The dreaded ACT and SAT tests were taken, and applications were filled out for admission, scholarships, and financial aid. Although some of the seniors were busy preparing for college, others were planning to find jobs and go right into the work world. Others decided to take a year off from school, while a few decided to join the Navy, Army, Air Force, or National Guards as a source of employment. The Senior Class had extra money in their account, so they bought a PA system for the school. It was also decided to purchase the senior color pages for the yearbook. They used the rest of their money for graduation expenses to help cut the costs for the individuals. As the year sped by, the seniors looked back onto this time as a year that held special memories because it was the beginning of their futures. Regina Jill Hager William James Hardenberger Theresa Ann Henrichs Darin Brady Holman Angela Rae Huebner David John Huettner Shirley Marie Huppert Angela Kay Kirkendall Brian Wayne Kirkendall Mary Ellen Kunce Cynthia Ann Martin Cindy Lou McGill David Nelson Merz Jeffrey Todd Merz Denise Marie Meyer Diane Elizabeth Nichols Jeffrey Louis Ogden Patrick William Packeft Rhonda Ellen Patterson Angela Kawlen Perdue Melissa Sue Scholl William Patrick Schulenberg Sara Jayne Scribner Denys Dawn Shafer Deana Kaye Shaffer take tests to prepare for college Seniors Every senior who went on to college was required to take either the ACT test or the SAT test. The scores received on these tests helped determine scholarship eligibility. To take the ACT or SAT, students first filled out the registration form. This form was sent, along with the fee, to be processed. Then a ticket was sent to the applicant to get into the test center. At the test center where everyone who was registered gathered, the proctors checked identification before students were let into the testing room. The test took up to four hours to finish. The results were sent to the school four to six weeks later. Shannon Shaffer said, I was very surprised and happy to do better than I expected. It was tougher than any test before, but my results pleased 99 me. After the ACT was taken and the results were back, the application of admission to colleges needed to be completed. Although these applications were long and time-consuming, they were necessary. Once accepted to college, seniors thought of ways to help pay for their education. Financial aid applications were filled out then. These forms were sent to Berkley, California, to be processed. The financial aid director at each college used these forms to help figure how much help each student needed. Scholarships helped pay for some of the college education. The applications were usually long and required work, but it was worth it. After all this was completed, seniors were ready for their freshman year in college. Shannon Ann Shaffer Laurie Ann Spann Donald Rodney Stice Scott Eugene Strauss Wesley Victor Vinsonhaler Kala Jo West Kenneth Bruce Wiar Phillip Lee Wilhelm Scott Clark and Harry Arnold have time to talk before their next class begins. Shelly Avery is busy at work on her pages during journalism class. As an English aide. Laurie Spann finds that she has plenty to keep her busy during class. Sean Eickhoff and Bob Caverzagie stop by Sean's locker between classes. Richard Bickford dances with a partner during a school dance. Senior Candids 33 The top ten graduates are. FIRST ROW—Shannon Shaffer. Laurie Spann, and Shelly Avery. SECOND ROW— Mary Kunce. Roberta GUtinan. Sean Eickhoff. Nick Lampe. Jeff Merz. Angie Huebner. and Sara Feek. --------------------------------------------------------N Senior Favorites Favorite Song: Lovin Every Minute of It Favorite Album: Reckless Favorite TV Show: The Cosby Show Favorite Acton Eddie Murphy Favorite Pop: Pepsi _______________________________________________________ Graduates finish school On May 16, 1986, the graduation ceremonies for the Senior Class of 1986 were held. The exercises were held in the new gym, instead of the stadium, due to bad weather. The members of the Senior Class were escorted in by Kelly Palmer and Mark Veigel. They were, scholastically, the top girl and the top boy from the Junior Class. The traditional processional was played while the graduates were led into the gym. The ceremonies got under way with the invocation, which was given by the Reverend A.K. Saul. That was followed by the Baccalaureate message, which was given by the Reverend Darryl Godinez. The superintendent of schools, Mr. Donovan Better-mann, introduced the guest speaker. He was Dr. Moon Chang of Peru State College. Dr. Chang began his speech by giving congratulations to the graduating class. He then urged them to strive to get ahead in their lives. Mr. Lewis Gellett, the principal, presented the graduating class to members of the School Board, who presented the di- plomas. Mary Kunce gave the Salutatory Address. She said she felt it was a great honor to be able to speak, and that the world should watch out for the Class of 1986! Sara Feek gave the Valedictory speech. In her speech she recalled her past four years, and then she wished everyone good luck in the future. The Reverend A.K. Saul closed the ceremonies with the Benediction. The graduates marched out as the commencement band played the traditional recessional. School Board member Terry Brennan presents Shelly Avery her diploma. Sara Feek gives the Valedictory Address at the graduation exercises. Graduation 35 Graduates Barb Lape and Michelle Gilliland walk out of the gym to the band's processional music. Bill Hardenberger and Angie Kirkendall. cued by Senior Sponsor Ron White, enter the gymnasium. Ralph Huettner presents Angie Perdue with her diploma. 36 Graduation Seniors excel scholastically and receive monetary awards The Senior Class proved to be an exceptional class as many of them received hard-earned scholarships to help them continue their education in a post- Angela Huebner secondary school. The following recipients are listed below with their scholarships: Shelly Avery Falls City Elks Most Valuable Student United Methodist Scholarship Angela Kirkendall State Farm Scholarship Concordia College—Seward's Presidential Scholarship NACCC Scholarship Stephanie Huebner Memorial Scholarship Concorida Future Fund Scholarship Southeast Community College Foundation Scholarship Falls City Lions Club Scholarship Richard Bickford Jeana Blevins Jim Davidson National Guard Educational Scholarship and G.l. Bill Midland College's Athletic Achievement Award National Guard Educational Scholarship and G.l. Bill Brian Kirkendall Mary Kunce Peru State Football” Scholarship Peru State Special Tuition” Scholarship University of Nebraska-Lincoln Regents” Scholarship Falls City Elks Most Valuable Student Award Kara Deckinger Lisa Dodds Sean Eickhoff Sara Feek Darin Holman Falls City Elks Most Valuable Student Award Cindy McGill Music Lessons Scholarship Luther College Alumni Award Maude Hart Weaver Scholarship in Music Jeffrey Merz Southeast Community College Foundation Scholarship Kansas State University Deans Scholarship Richardson County Bank and Trust Centennial” Agriculture Scholarship Falls City Tiger Booster Club Scholarship Kearney State College Presidential Scholarship Melissa Scholl Falls City Rotary Club Scholarship Falls City Elks Most Valuable Student” Award Denys Shafer Nebraska Elks Most Valuable Student” Award University of Nebraska's David” Scholarship KMA's Brain Bowl Scholarship Midland Lutheran Board of Trustee's Scholarship Phil Wilhelm National Guard Educational Scholarship and G.l. Bill Lillian Hansen Reesman R.N. Memorial Scholarship Falls City Lions Club Scholarship Falls City Elks Most Valuable Student Award Nebraska Elks Most Valuable Student” Award University of Nebraska’s David” Scholarship (Lincoln) University of Nebraska’s Regents” Scholarship (Omaha) Falls City Rotary Club Scholarship Tarkio College’s Math Scholarship Falls City Tiger Booster Club Scholarship Falls City Elks Most Valuable Student Award Peru State’s Cooperating School Scholarship Falls City Elementary P.T.A. Scholarship Peru State College Music Scholarship Hitchcock Foundation Award Falls City Elks Most Valuable Student” Award Senior Scholarships 37 Juniors strive Juniors! Juniors! Juniors! This was the thought that went through many of the students’ minds as they entered the school to start another busy year of school. Many achieved the feeling of finally being an upperclassman and having their lockers on first floor. Brian Buckminster said, I don’t feel there is much difference between being an upperclassman as opposed to an underclassman except that I only have a year of school left, and that I’m on my own.” Many students were getting to the point in their high school years where they were making up their minds as to what vocation they would enter upon graduation. But many students were st ill concentrating on high school and the time they had left with their friends in school. Dave Knaup said. As a whole. I think it’s a really good class and everybody is good in athletics and academics, and I feel as if everyone is a good friend.” Dave felt the best thing about being a junior was not having to worry about school, giving underclassmen a hard time, and goofing off quite a bit.” Nicolle Clark felt the best to get ahead thing about being a junior was, just having one more year left.” Another thing involving the juniors was the Prom. Sandy Laney said, I’m looking forward to being dressed up and seeing everybody else, dancing with my boyfriend, and having a really good time.” Rachel Cook said the best thing was going with my date, seeing my friends and everybody else dressed up and just having a good time.” As the year ended, the juniors began to look ahead. Kristy Adams Tutti Adams Becky Armbruster Debbie Barber Jeff Beckner Kevin Beckner, Paula Beckner Bob Birdsell Lonnie Blevins Scott Borer Mark Brewer Marcia Brzon Brian Buckminster Laura Burkey Bob Campbell Tina Cepuran Todd Chappie Nicolle Clark Rachel Cook Doug Cooper Shelly Craig Jim DeBusk Donna Dodds Bob Ebel 38 Juniors Bobby Eis Diane Elsberry Tore Flaterud Sean Gatz Amy Giltinan Norma Goodwin Laurie Groothuis Kelli Hager Traci Harmon Kristen Hartman Bryan Heinzelman Kindra Hinz Scott Hollens Ted Huber Becky Huppert Elizabeth Janko Micki Justice Fernando Karst Dave Knaup Sandy Laney Kris Lape Angie Lotter Kristy Lowe Tom Lunsford Sonya Mandery Tracy Matthes Misti McAfee Ronnie McClintock Juniors 39 Juniors participate in government day March 5, the county held it’s annual County Govern- ment Day at the county courthouse. Seventeen juniors from Mr. Weinert's history class, along with students from other high schools in the county, spent the day at the courthouse learning how the government system worked. Each of the students involved was assigned a different area of government to study. One of these students, Brian Buckminster, who was the school's representative as county sheriff, said, The most memorable thing was when the sheriff talked about all of the certificates and awards he has received since he has been on the force. Mark Veigel, who spent the day in the county commissioners’ room, said, It was interesting talking to the commissioners of Falls City, but the most interesting thing we did was when the state patrol gave their demonstration. After the students spent the morning in the various departments of government, they were treated to a lunch at the Elk’s Club, courtesy of the American Legion and Auxiliary. After lunch was served, the students returned to the court- house for a presentation on alcoholism by the Nebraska State Patrol. Mark Veigel said, The lady patrolman had a good sense of humor, and she told it like it was. She realized what kids our age go through, and she sympathized with that. When the highway patrol demonstration ended, the students were dismissed for the day. The day proved to be what many of the students had expected it to be and almost all of the students felt they benefited from the day. Candy McGill Sherry Mclnteer Bryan McKern David Meyer Darlene Miller Melanie Miller Shawn Miller Mike Murphy Cathy Niemeyer Kelly Palmer Robin Perdue Stacie Peterson Shawn Prosser Stephanie Ramsey Michele Reeder Mary Rieger Tony Roberts Warren Roberts Scott Sailors Sean Schuetz Reed Schwartz Tony Sells David Sesna Todd Simmonds 40 Juniors Michele Wendtlandt Tom Wenz Amy Wilhelm Not pictured: Joe Romeo Debbie Schlosser Melissa Strasil Marty Turner Mark Veigel Henry Watton Tony Weinmann Junior Favorites Favorite Favorite Favorite Favorite Favorite Song: We Built This City On Rock and Roll Album.-TV Show: Acton Pop: Reckless The Cosby Show Clint Eastwood Pepsi Juniors who attended County Government Day were. FIRST ROW--Kelly Palmer. Becky Armbruster. Kris Lape. Kelli Hager, and Sherry Mclnteer. SECOND ROW-Bob Ebel. Marcia Brzon. Nicolle Clark. Kristen Hartman, and Tom Wenz. THIRD ROW -David Sesna. Jeff Beckner. Brian Buckminster. Mark Veigel. Dave Knaup. Reed Schwartz, and Tore Flaterud. Juniors 41 Sophomores ttending school gave the Sophomore Class many opportunities to get involved with a wide variety of activities all through the year. Donna Sesna said, '’Being a sophomore does give me a wider variety of activities to do, and volleyball is one of them.” Ginger Hall, a cheerleader, said, Cheerleading is a worthwhile activity as far as I’m concerned. It gives the athletes reassurance that someone is there rooting for them. That is why I tried out for it.” Many sophomores were in- volved in both band and chorus. Michelle Huebner said, I chose both band and chorus for extra activities because it gives me something to do that I enjoy.” She added, ’You also get to meet new people, and of course, you get out of school some days.” As sophomores, students had more classes to choose from besides the required ones. Kelli Sells said, There is definitely a wider selection of classes. When I was a freshman, all of my classes were required ones, but now as a sophomore, I can take classes that are going to help my future career.” get involved There was much more to being a sophomore than extra activities and classes. Sophomores were one step closer to graduation, which meant students had more responsibilities. Brenda Lampe said, We have to plan for the future. We have more responsibilities now than we did a year ago. We have to set good examples for the freshmen. She also said, Classes are harder, though, and teachers do expect more of you.” She added the best thing about being a sophomore was getting her driver’s licensel Shelly Armbruster David Arnold Randy Arnold Lewis Barker Brad Baumert John Baxter Jean Becker Todd Brown Bo Campbell Leslie Coleman Lenny Collins Aaron Comer Nancy Davis Tim Davis Mitzi Deckinger Tracy Duerfeldt Carol Edelman Mary Llwonger Lisa Fritz Michele Fritz Tiffany Gatz Lisa Gellett Terri Graves Ginger Hall 42 Sophomores The Sophomore Class officers were. Rodney Mez. vice president■. Jon Scribner, treasureri Vance Ramsey, secretary and Erik McNeely. president. Michelle Huebner Stefan Hussenoeder Margaret Ivey Barb Joy Matt Joy Mike Kaster Susan Kirkendall Tacy Kirkendall Helen Konstantopoulos Brenda Lampe Karey Lindholm Jamme Loss Lori Malcolm Amy Marteny John McClarnen Ivy McDowell Scott McGinnis Erik McNeely Angie Nissen Jam Nissen Kim Noll Loyal Parsons Bob Phroper Kari Potterf Coreena Prater Vance Ramsey Chris Rainey Elizabeth Rock Sophomores 43 Sophomores choose traditional rings Ma lany things were connected with high school. There were morning bulletins for up-to-date events, bells to tell when classes were over, clubs to get students involved, assemblies to entertain, school sports in which to compete, pep rallies to get spirit up, going out to find your mate, and school work to keep students busy in the evenings. Most of the things mentioned were just for the time being and eventually would become a thing of the past after graduation from high school. Nevertheless, one item, the traditional class ring, would never lose its value. Even after the memorable knickknacks bought symbolizing the school were gone and moths had ventured into students’ letter jackets and eaten holes, the gold or silver ring would still be lying there as a reminder of those good old high school days. Coreena Prater said, Even though it costs a lot to buy a class ring. I'm going to get one because it represents the school days. In years to come when I see my ring, it will remind me of the years in high school. I will always cherish the ring.” Coreena ordered her birthstone with a silver band. She had the Tiger mascot put on one side and her name and year of graduation put on the other side, just as many other students had done and continued to do. The rings also had a different kind of link, a romantic one. A boy’s ring with yarn wrapped around the back or a girl’s ring on a chain worn around a boy’s neck were familiar sights at school. Although the costs of the rings were still rising, the memories provided were priceless. Randy Sailors Steve Schievelbein David Schwartz Jon Scribner Kelli Sells Donna Sesna Mike Snook Sean Stevens Arlon Strahm Jeff Strasil Dawn Sullivan Grant Svoboda Aaron Tilton Scott Titus Tim VanAbel Belinda Vernon Steve Walker Chris White Lisa Wing Chris Wisdom Not pictured: Sheryl Bray Debbie Garland Gabriel Lardizabal Kerry Romeo 44 Sophomores IN MEMORY Rodney Eugene Mez, a member of the Sophomore Class of 1985. died on December 28. 1985. How can you let go of a friend? Especially one so dear. Memories are our satin bow That tie us to when he was here. Remember his laughter And his teasing way. It seems like all this happened Only yesterday. Although we’re no longer close. In our hearts he's so near. How do you say good-bye To a friend that’s so dear? SOPHOMORE FA VORITES FAVORITE SONG: YOU BELONG TO THE CITY FAVORITE ALBUM: RECKLESS FA VORITE TV SHOW: COSBY SHOW FA VORITE ACTOR: EDDIE MURPHY FAVORITE POP: DR. PEPPER Sophomores 45 Vickie Allen Tiffany Anderson Brian Anthony Kerry Bahr Scott Barber Susan Becker Paula Benitz Bridgette Birdsell Karen Bokelnian Ricky Bradley Blake Buckminster Christy Butner Josh Caverzagie Kim Chandler Aaron Clark Dan Clark Wendy Clark Dan Couse Robbie Craig Steve Deckinger Steve Dorste Wendy Ellison Shene Elms Keith Peek Freshmen begin the journey This class of freshmen started out as many others have in the past. The freshmen entered the building scared, nervous, and unsure of what lay ahead as many had done before them. But after the first few days, their fears were put aside and they settled down to enjoy their first year of high school. Shelly Goll said on her first impression of high school, I was scared at first and I didn’t expect high school to be anything like it really is.” Vickie Allen added, I think high school is great, but at the beginning of the year I was kind of scared. Among the classes that many of the freshmen said they feared was the required” speech class taught by Mr. Loss. For many of the freshmen it will be looked back on as their first real chance to get involved in activities. For some it was the opportunity to be in the marching band or the show choirs or chorus. For some it meant the chance to compete in sports or plays or just be involved in the different clubs such as Foreign Language Club, FFA, or Student Council. Many of the freshmen looked upon their freshman year as the first time they could spend time running around” with their friends. As for what one might do on the weekends, Kira Merz said, I go out with my friends. We usually go to a game, go to the show, or just ride around. Although this year had started out with much fear and apprehension, after the freshmen settled down, they found that there was much to enjoy and a lot of excitement was offered during their first year of high school. 46 Freshmen The Freshman Class officers were Mary Beth Pierson, secretary; Steve Dorste. president. Jason Merz. vice-president; and Shannon Jenkins, treasurer. Monty Foster Shannon Fouraker Tony Gerweck Marc Gilliland Shelly Goll Christy Graves Maria Grider Shawn Hager Cherie Hahn Scott Hayes Butch Hayes Brenda Honea Mike Howell Ann Huppert John Janko Shannon Jenkins Ray Joy David Kirkendall Deena Konstantopoulos Glen Lampe William Leckenby Matt Liberty Cindy Mandery Heather Marteney Brenda McKern Jason Merz Kira Merz Jamie Metz Freshmen 47 Freshmen get involved with new activities I reshmen were filled with excitement about the many new things they got to do now that they were in high school. For many, it was the chance to cruise Harlan Street or their first chance to be involved in sports on the high school level. There was also the thrill of the first Homecoming for the freshmen. Blake Buckminster said, ”1 liked going to the Homecoming dance. I liked to watch the halftime show at the game.” There were many exciting activities during the week for students. Blake added, ”1 also liked the fun things to do during the week ’ Another activity that freshmen became involved in was the Christmas Prom. Mary Beth Pierson said, I feel really excited, yet I also feel really scared. It’s going to be a fun and new experience for me that I won’t ever forget.” Another excited freshman, Paula Benitz, said. I looked forward to Prom for weeks. I really enjoyed that night.” She added. My feet hurt for days.” Another area in which many freshmen participated was in the sports programs. They competed in volleyball, football, basketball, wrestling, cross country, and track. Tiffany Anderson, a freshman volleyball player said, There was a lot more competition and working with the varsity girls, but it paid off and was a lot of fun.” Monty Foster commented on the impressions he received from high school football, It was quite an experience. The coaches were great. They would tell you what you were doing wrong to help you get it right so you could become a better athlete and develop skills in the best area of your talent.” Bob Meyer Rory Meyer Jason Mez Jeanne Mullins Scott Overman Jamie Peniska Carol Picton Mary Beth Pierson Melissa Rader Marc Ramsey Julie Rieger Tony Rieschick Heather Rowell Tony Schawang Stephanie Schawang Tami Schawang David Shields Dan Spencer Shannon Stokes June Strasil 48 Freshmen Troy Strauss Chris Suedmeier Patricia Sumpter Tammy Umland Veronica Waggoner Connie Walsh ------------------------ FRESHMAN FA VO RITES FAVORITE SONG, SUMMER OF '69 FAVORITE ALBUM: RECKLESS FA VORITE TV SHOW: COSBY SHOW FAVORITE ACTOR: BILL COSBY L FA VORITE POP: SUGAR FREE DR. PEPPER Paula Ben itz. Vickie Allen. Ann Huppert. and Wendy Clark listen to Mr. Mason-brink's lecture in freshman science class. Freshmen Cherie Hahn and Heather Marteney work on their assignments during Algebra I class. Freshmen 49 Donovan Be Hermann serves as the superintendent. Lewis Gellett is the high school principal. The members of the school board are Ralph Huettner. Steve Brott. Lawrence Eickhoff. John Parrish. President Terry Brennan. Tom Burton, and Secretary Dianne Schawang. Faculty hit by spending cuts This school year was greatly affected when the state announced it intended to enact spending cuts on the schools. Don Bettermann, the District 56 Superintendent commented on how the state spending cuts were going to affect the school. He said, The state met in special legislative session and made a 3% cut in state aid programs. The net affect of this was a $13,500 reduction in state funds for District 56. Principal Lewis Gellett said, We will lose about $7,000 from our high school budget. Keep in mind the fact of $7,000 out of a budgeted $94,500 is an adjustment which can be absorbed without severe strain on our education.” On how the adjustments were made, Mr. Gellett said, We have to make these cuts out of funds which are still available. These amount primarily to department supplies, equipment, and travel. The cuts had to come from these areas since the personnel had already been cut back and the insurance policies had also previously been reduced. There was some concern about the cuts being placed on the schools once again next year. It would also be very important as to the timing of these cuts. If they would take place before the school adopts its budget, it would make it somewhat easier to adjust to the cuts than if it would take place after the budget is adopted. Mr. Bettermann commented on how it might affect the quality of teaching in this school. He said, The current year reduction will not have an adverse effect on the quality of education. We will always be able to have a quality educational program. 50 Administration Ron Holman is busy with his athletic director activities. Secretary Carolyn Young helps Senior Donnie Stice. Counselor Ron Roggenkamp takes time to answer his phone. Joyce Armbruster-Secretary Vern Boyd-Custodian Ron Holman-Athletic Director Diana Rieschick-Resource Ron Roggenkamp-Counselor Doug Sailors-Maintenence Supervisor Vivian Schlicker-Custodian Glenn Scholz-Custodian Sharon Sells-Resource Aide Vicki Vogt-Library Aide John Wharton-Librarian Carolyn Young-Secretary Faculty 51 members teach, take night classes Faculty l lany teachers were involved in more teaching and even learning than the students realized. The day didn’t always end for them at 4:00 P.M.-, instead, some teachers were helping the older generation by teaching adult night classes. Teachers were even taking night courses to further develop their knowledge. Why did teachers take time out of their busy schedules to take night classes? They took classes to brush up on the subjects that they were teaching or they took the classes so that they could learn something new for themselves. Richard Spaulding. who taught the typing classes at the high school, took a computer programming class. He said he signed up for the class because of interest and growth points. Some of our teachers extended their roles to teaching night classes. Tom Aitken said, Teaching adults in night classes differs quite a bit from the high school students taught during the day. Adult students seem more concerned about excellence or superior performance in the classroom. There were a variety of courses that were being of- fered to adults as night classes. Subjects from accounting, taught by Debra Gerweck. to computers, taught by Mark Fegan, were some of the night classes offered. The night classes differed greatly from the day classes according to Mrs. Gerweck. She said, Night classes are better because the adults have more motivation and a desire to learn. They understand the ’why' better.” So while many students were doing homework, the adults were taking and teaching their own classes. Tom Aitken-English Mildred Appleoff-Vocal Music Wanda Biel-Foreign Language Judi Carter-English Journalism Patricia Cook-Art Mark Fegan Mathematics Terry Flynn-Science Noala Fritz-P.E. Health Norm Fritz-Vo. Ag. Debra Gerweck-Business Larry Godwin-Social Studies Tom Hinrichs-English Bob Loss-Communicative Arts John Masonbrink-Science Richard Mezger-lndustrial Arts Carol Moeller-Foreign Language Larry Munn-P.E. Marshall Nelson-Business Richard Spaulding-Business John Svoboda-lnstrumental Music 52 Faculty Norma Thompson-Mathematics Sara Veigel-Resource Barbara Watlington-Home Ec. Paul Weinert-Social Studies Ron White-Social Studies New faculty member Tom Hinrichs reads during free time. Patricia Cook dances on stage during a school assembly. Norm Fritz prepares for a slide show in the ag room. Faculty 53 Senior Angie Huebner takes a few minutes before the bell rings to prepare for one more psychology class. Michelle Huebner, Todd Simmonds, and Jim DeBusk concentrate on their English II assignment during some spare time. Accentuate the Positive... The Mind. The academic climate was the same as in the past. However, as the world changed, changes were made in the curriculum to accommodate these changes. New knowledge was brought in to give students a head start after high school. The computer room was enlarged and the number of computers and computer classes were increased. Many students took these classes to ensure their future,- a future dominated by the influence of computers. After an absence of many years, study halls were once again made a part of the school schedule. They proved to be invaluable because they gave students a chance to get things done at school instead of taking everything home. Career planning was a major concern of all of the students. Certain classes prepared students for one career more than any other. Courses such as accounting, typing, and general business prepared students for the world of business. Band, art, and chorus prepared some students for a career in the arts. General courses such as English, foreign languages, and algebra prepared students for college or jobs waiting for them after graduation. Our duty as students was to take advantage of all the knowledge offered. We had to take the responsibility for our education by applying ourselves in and out of the classroom. Whether our major course of study steered us toward institutions of higher learning or more immediate career goals, our objectives were very much the same-to learn as much as possible in these high school years. All the changes and the attitude of the students gave the school a positive atmosphere. We hope that this outlook is carried with us throughout our lives. 54 Academics Divider Junior Scott Hollens shows his strike-throwing technique to his classmates in individual sports. David Merz, Tom Wenz, David Knaup, Rachel Cook, and Reed Schwartz work diligently in Mrs. Academics Divider 55 Survey uncovers cheating and copying How much cheating really goes on? According to a school-wide survey, 48% of the students cheated on tests. The three most popular methods of cheating were using a cheat sheet, looking on others papers, and asking for answers. Other unusual ways of cheating that were mentioned were writing on their finger nails, using a calculator when no one was looking, or having a friend fill in answers for them. 27% of the students said that they had“never cheated. 68% cheated on daily homework assignments. Only 23 people admitted they had been caught cheating at least once through their years of high school. Over half of that number were members of the Freshman Class. Surprisingly, 33% “felt at ease” when they cheated, especially the sophomores and the juniors. The majority of the freshman and senior students, felt “nervous” or scared of getting caught. When studying, 83% of the surveyed students just gave their assignments a little time. There were a few who said they studied a lot and made good grades. On the other hand, 14% said they didn't care about studying at all. In many cases, when someone needed help with a problem or their assignment, a good friend would usually help. 45% of the students said they helped people by giving them the answers on their papers. Many even made the remark that they didn’t think this was cheating. Sophomore David Schwartz, one of the students who said he studied a lot, spends time in the library. 56 Academics Listening to a lecture in algebra class so she understands the assignment is Freshman Cherie Hahn. Academics 57 Students offered optional study hall i Study halls were back! After six years of being off the schedule, study halls were added to the curriculum. Study halls were taken during the day, but students could not receive credits for them. They were provided to students to catch up on all their work and get a break. Tiffany Gatz, a sophomore, said, “I do my work when and if I have anything to do, but when I have nothing to do I usually go to the library or the lounge. Teachers were assigned the study halls. The study periods were held in each teacher's classroom. Science teacher John Masonbrink felt the study halls were necessary. He said, All students made use of the study hall some of the time. There were disadvantages along with the advantages. Brian Buckminister, a junior, said, A disadvantage in study hall is it can be boring if you don’t have anything to do because you have to sit there and pretend that you are doing something.” What did teachers do during study hall? Most of them caught up on their paper work, read the paper, or helped other students with their homework. Band teacher John Svoboda said, I catch up on paper work that I otherwise let go, read the paper, catch up on world events, help students, and think a lot! I wish I was out playing golf, fishing, or hunting.” Sophomore Arlon Strahm studies hard while Sophomore Chris Wisdom reads the newspaper in study hall. Tim VanAbel, sophomore, works on an assignment in Mr. John Mason-brink's study hall. Juniors Mark Brewer and Fernando Karst use their time in study hall to do their homework. Academics 59 Computers added and classroom enlarged Will computers be a part of your future? This was the fourth year a class in computer programming was offered. Previously, a few computers were used by the Math Department. Now, there were two separate levels being offered, Computer I and Computer II. Four additional computers were purchased in 1985 to allow for more student and faculty access. In order to allow room for the new computers and to provide student work tables, a new computer room was added. Mark Fegan, algebra computer teacher, said, As new and better computers become available, we will continue to update our equipment. We are also making an effort to expand our software library. With the use of the lab room and the extra computers, many teachers and students outside of the Math Computer Department were benefiting from this, too. Terry Flynn, biology teacher, said, The computer helps me in numerous ways, primarily in recording grades and inventory, making up tests, and classroom support. Larry Munn, the wrestling coach, said that he runs wrestling statistics and tournaments on the computer. He also played games; his favorite one to play was chess. One of the people who took the computer class, Junior Traci Harmon, said, I took computer class because I thought I might need to know about them for the career I choose in the future.” Junior Sandy Laney works hard to complete a computer assignment. Using a computer in the new tab is Sophomore Lisa Fritz. 60 Academics Junior Sean Schuetz works hard to finish the copy for his yearbook pages. Career decisions influence schedules David Arnold and Tony Sells clean up after finishing their work in shop class. Choosing a career goal was one of the most important decisions a high school student would ever have to make. Senior Angie Kirkendall said, Today a person has to know what they are going to study in college as they enter high school because if they don't by their freshman year they will probably miss taking classes they need for college.” The classes a person took also depended on what career a person went into. Sean Eickoff, a senior, planned to study in the field of engineering. Some classes he has taken were drafting and architectural drawing; both would help him in the future. There were many good courses that helped students prepare for college. Many students took courses they were not interested in to meet college requirements. Freshmen and sophomores planned ahead and knew what courses they would take when they became juniors and seniors. Freshman Tiffany Anderson said, I am interested in the medical field and like working in labs.” Because of this interest she planned on taking chemistry, Algebra II, biology and sociology later in her high school years. Career decisions and goals were being thought about more in the younger generation. Many students knew what they wanted to do before entering high school. Students who were uncertain of career decisions usually took college preparatory courses. Students who wanted to go to a technical or trade school usually took the general courses. Sophomores Chris Rainey and Aaron Tilton dean up after a hard day's work in Industrial Arts II. Melanie Miller works on her cooking in a home economics class. Academics 63 Stefan Hussenoeder concentrates on keeping a steady pace in the Falls City Invitational Cross Country meet. While her teammates wait patiently, Shannon Shaffer gets ready to serve the volleyball to the opposing team at a home game. Accentuate the Positive. The Body. The students were fortunate to have a solid and diverse athletic program. There was a tendency when discussing athletic programs to judge their success by the win-loss column, but that was only one small measure of success. Participation in sports added to the education of those who spent endless hours of practice trying to perfect their skills. It taught them discipline of the mind, of the body, and of their actions. Wrestling was the highlight of the winter season. The Varsity team not only had a winning season in duals, but Coach Larry Munn also posted his 100th dual win after defeating Auburn. Coaches played an important role in shaping the year in sports. One dedicated wrestler, Shawn Miller, said, Coaches work just as hard as the athletes. They give a lot of themselves, and if a great goal is accomplished, they stand back and let the athlete take all the glory.” We were sad to learn in the fall that Head Football Coach Ron Holman and Head Boys' Basketball Coach Terry Flynn resigned their coaching positions at the end of the seasons. We thank them for the effort they put into keeping the competitive spirit of sports alive. As every athlete strived for their own personal goals, they kept in perspective that everyone on the team had to work together as a unit. Junior Melissa Strasil commented, It takes a team effort to win a game. No one person can do it alone. Forgetting individual needs to concentrate on what was good for the team helped members of a team grow together and create everlasting memories. The competitive spirit and will to be the best combined with our academic studies made us the best that we could be. 64 Sports Divider Tiger football players pull out all the stops to ;how the home crowd their stuff at the soap scrimmage. before an enthusiastic home crowd, Tom Wenz shows relief as the official declares him he winner of the wrestling match. Sports Divider 65 Munn reaches 100th Impossible? Unattainable? Unreachable? No way, or least nor for the Tiger wrestlers. They helped Coach Larry Munn win his 100th dual meet and attain his 16th consecutive winning season. Coach Munn has been the head wrestling coach for 19 years, and in his 19 years he has hod four Store Champions and nine wrestlers finish in the top three at Store. On reaching his 100th win. Coach Munn said, Terrific. It was great to have the wrestlers win against Auburn and help me achieve the 100th win milestone. However, if is a double-edged situation. It also means that I am getting old since if takes many years to accomplish such a goal. Coaching wrestling at Falls City High has been a very enjoyable experience,” he commented. After the win the Tigers rook over the Auburn gym. A few of the wrestlers picked Coach Munn up and presented him with three Junior Sherry Mclnreer runs or the Country Club during o meet. The wrestlers present Cooch Lorry Munn with three cokes offer the big win ogoinsr Auburn. cakes. The varsity wrestlers also bought Coach Munn a plaque and presented it at the Athletic Banquet. The Tigers were psyched up. They wonted to win because of the 100th win and because it was also the seniors' last dual of the season. Junior Bob Campbell said. We wanted to win for Coach Munn, because if was the seniors' lost dual, and to have a decent record, bur mostly we wanted it for Coach Munn. The wrestlers had a good season. They hod nine duals and had a 6-3 record. Freshman Josh Caverzagie said, I found the Hiawatha dual the roughest. The Redskins won 16-18. If we would hove won our lower weight class, we would have won the dual. Along with all the hard work and practicing, the Tigers had some fun, too. They gave each other nicknames, and they even made up a song routine about themselves called The Wrestler's Schuffle. 66 Sports Candids Junior Scott Borer tries to escape the grasp of his opponent An unidentifiable Foils City player gains yardage while David Merz is blacking. Seon Gotz attempts to moke a basket while Jeff Merz and Ted Huber await a possible rebound. Sophomore Tracy Duerfeldt shoots for two os the opposing team watches her attempt. Becky Armbruster serves the boll while Melissa Scholl. Tiffany Garz. and Diane Nichols wait for the return Sports Candids 67 Tigeretres get new attitude We've got o new attitude we're going to go for no one is o hero the team is the star We're ploying together good sportsman we ll be come soon you will see. Our coaches are great they also are our friends our spirit is high we'll fight to the end. From freshmen to Seniors this year we re not shy we've got one thing in mind V.I.C.T.O.R.Y. The above poem was written for the Tiger Volleyball ream by Mrs. Judy Armbruster, mother of Becky and Shelly Armbruster, two members of this season’s ream. Even if the season's record doesn't show if, this foil's season was full of many highlights. Head Coach Noolo Fritz said, It's hard to pinpoint just one highlight, I would soy rhor every win ond every oce hod o certain highlight for me ond the ream. Cooch Fritz also commented on the team's attitude. She said, The attitude of the team was just simply o strong desire to win.” Junior Becky Armbruster also commented on the attitude of the team. She said, It remained good throughout the season, even with oil the ups ond downs we experienced. Another junior, Darlene Miller, hod high aspirations for next year’s team. She soid, I think that we will hove another fun ond winning season, but we ll hove to work hard to get there because we ore loosing many key players this year. According to the statistics kept, the team's leading scorer was Senior Darb Lope jumps for the spike or the onnuol soap scrimmage. Senior Shannon Shofer with 110 points. She was followed closely by Becky Armbruster with 66. The team leader in oces this yeor wos Senior Melissa Scholl with 72 ace serves. Melissa was also selected to ploy on the All Tourney Team or Tecumseh. Senior Dlone Nichols spikes the boll for o point or o home gome. 66 Volleyball varsity HUMBOLDT 15-13 7-15 15-12 W SAOETHA 13-15 1-15 L HORTON 12-15 15-7 12-15 L AUBURN 15-7 5-15 13-15 L NEBRASKA CITY 6-15 5-15 L SOUTHEAST 15-10 8-15 15-10 W PAWNEE CITY 5-15 0-15 L AUBURN 15-13 15-7 W TECUMSEH 15-3 15-10 W PALMYRA 15-10 6-15 9-15 L MILFORD 7-15 10-15 L ROCK PORT 15-3 166 W NEBRASKA CITY 9-15 7-15 L AUBURN 6-15 15-12 6-15 L WYMORE SO. 10-15 15-8 5-15 L LANSING 4-15 7-15 L McLOUTH 10-15 15-10 15-8 W JEFFERSON NO 12-15 7-15 L DOUGLAS 3-15 15-13 1610 W DAWSON-VERDON 9-15 166 615 L SEASON RECORD 7-14 The vorsl y ream members were. FIRST ROW—Darlene Miller Sara Scribner Shannon Shaffer Melissa Scholl0 Diane Nichols . Darb Lope , and Decky Armbrusrer SECOND ROW—Coach Noalo Fritz. Kris Lope0 Tiffany Gorz Connie Walsh Cherie Hahn. Donna Sesno. and Melissa Strosil . 0 represents letter-men. The freshman volleyball players were. FIRST ROW—June Strosil. Connie Walsh. Mory Derh Pierson. Cherie Hahn. Shannon Jenkins, and Jeanne Mullins SECOND ROW— Tiffany Anderson, Kerry Dohr, Coach Mora Haynes. Shelly Gall, and Kira Merz. FRESHMAN HUMBOLDT 1610.615.1614 W NEB. CITY 11-15.615.164 W HIAWATHA 615.12-15 L MARYSVILLE 615.615 L MOUNT ACADEMY 7-15.615 L SABETHA 167,615 NEMAHA VALLEY 12-15.1615 L AUBURN 11-15.1613.165 W SOUTHEAST 163.615.1612 W SABETHA 167.160 W SABETHA 11-15.1614.1615 L AUBURN 169.169 W ROCKPORT 14-15.169 SEASON RECORD 65 JR. VARSITY HUMBOLDT 1615.11-15 L NEBRASKA CITY 14-16,615 L WYMORE 1617.615 L SOUTHEAST 169,169 W PAWNEE CITY 7-15.7-15 L AUBURN 11-15.11-15 L ROCKPORT 165.7-15.615 L SEASON RECORD 1-6 The J.V. members were. FIRST ROW—Decky Armbrusrer. Melissa Strosil. Kim Noll Darlene Miller. Kris Lope. Tiffany Gorz. and Donna Sesno SECOND ROW—Assistant Coach Mora Haynes. Ginger Hall, Shelly Armbrusrer Darb Joy. Down Sullivan Delindo Vernon. Drenda Lompe. Lori Malcolm. Mary Derh Pierson, and Coach Noalo Fritz Wes makes Stare The cross country ream wos nor up to its usuol standards. Coach Flynn stored. “We locked strong student leadership. Team member Roberta Gilri-non said, “We were overshadowed by our best runner leaving. but we pulled through and pushed and tried to become a team. Even though the ream didn't do os well, the attitude wos good. Roberto soid, It starred out with o full effort in the summer, ond we pushed hard through the year. Wes Vinsonholer soid. Mostly oil the support come from the ream.” Sophomore Stefan Hussenoe-der added, Even though it wos competitive, every runner hod good sportsmanship. The highlights of the season for all were different, bur one rhor most remembered was the district meet. A cold, wet, rainy day rhor seemed ro be awful ended in joy. Roberro claimed, We become cross country swimmers instead of cross country runners. The major highlight come when Wes Vinsonholer come in second. yer he wos running super or the time. Wes placed second in the district meet or Lincoln, ond he qualified to go on ro rhe State Meet in Kearney where he placed 27rh in rhe Class D school district. Speaking about Coach Flynn's help. Wes said, The coach really tried his hardest on oil the things rhor he thought would help. Kelli Hager wos rhe outsrand-ing runner of rhe girls' ream. She placed high in several duals ond invitarionols. Kelli soid, I rhank Mr. Flynn for being rhe besr cross country cooch. Looking onto a more positive side. Cooch Flynn soid. The good thing is rhor most of rhe runners ore underclossmen, ond hopefully rhey will train hard this summer ond return next year. In o home meet or rhe Foils dry Country Club. Roberro Gilrinon neors rhe finish Une Kelli Hoger tries ro overtake two Auburn runners 70 Cross Country Cooch Terry Flynn ond o few ream members watch the girls' cross country roce Cross country team members were. FIRST ROW-Jeono Blevins Liso Gellerr . Trocy Duerfeldr . ond Roberto Gilrinon• SECOND ROW-Loyol Parsons. Jeff Strosil• Bobby Eism. Stef on Hussenoeder . Dovid Sesno .Aaron Tilton• Richard Bickford . Tore Floterud, ond Cooch Terry Flynn. Nor picrured-Kelh Hoger . Sherry Mclnreer . Wes Vinsonholer Brian Anthony, ond Student Monogers Denys Shafer , ond Kelly Polmer denotes lerrermen. DOYS VARSITY CRETE INV. 3rd FALLS CITY INV 8rh SYRACUSE INV. 9rh WAVERLY INV 15rh FALLS CITY QUAD 2nd DISTRICTS 9rh STATE Wes Vinsonholer 27rh Closs D GIRLS VARSITY CRETE INV 4th FALLS CITY INV 4th SYRACUSE INV 5fh FALLS CITY QUAD. 2nd DISTRICTS 6rh Wes Vinsonholer shows his form os he heads for the finish line As they near the finish line. Richard Bickford tries to keep his lead over his opponent Tigers win one of Auburn This foil's seoson just wasn't meant to be. It all started with a 0 to 14 loss to Savannah. This scoreless streak lasted for four more games. Then it was a cold, rainy Friday night when we won our first and only gome of the season, a 15-7 victory over the Auburn Bulldogs. The scoring started with o thirty-three yard field-gool by Tracy Motthes with only 1:23 left in the first quarter. The second quarter was pretty well even with both reams losing the boll several times to fumbles because of the bod weather. The third quarter wos all Tigers os they picked up 56 yards and held the Bulldogs to o minus 3. Auburn wos forced to punt on the first ploy of the fourth quarter. The punt wos blocked by Tom Wenz, ond Tony Roberts fell on it in the endzone for o Tiger touchdown, making the score 9 to 7. The next time Auburn hod the boll, they were forced to punt ogoin. This rime it wos blocked by Sean Eickhoff, ond the Tigers took over on the thirty yard line. They drove to the seven yard line before losing the boll on o fumble. Auburn gave up its next possession on on interception by Darin Holman, but the Tigers hod to kick the boll oway after three fries. Once ogoin the Tigers mode the Bulldogs punt; the punt wos ogoin blocked by Seon Eickhoff. This rime he fell on the boll to give the Tigers o 15-7 advantage with 1:41 to ploy in the gome. That's the way the score remained. The finol ploy of the gome wos on interception by Tom Wenz, ond the Tigers let the time expire without running o ploy. After the win over Auburn the seoson wos oil downhill for the lost three gomes with losses to Roncolli, Wymore Southern, ond Tecumseh. What kept the ream from winning? Head Cooch Ron Hol-mon soid, ‘ The simple lock of sufficient athletic ability to ploy on the level we were compering with. What wos the attitude of the team? David Merz said, ’’The attitude of the team remained pretty good through the seoson. Defensively for the Tigers, the team leader in tackles wos Tony Roberts. The offensive hod a net rushing of 1070 yards ond 246 yards passing. Trocy Motthes escapes o tackle to moke more yards or o home gome David Merz goes for the toe Me ogoinsr Atchison 72 Football Mike Dierman mokes yards ogoinsr the Atchison defense David Meyer catches a pass in a game ogoinsr Atchison J.V. Varsity football team members were, FIRST ROW—Dovid Hvertner. Erik McNeeiy Jon Scribner. Grant Svobodo. Tom Wenz Tony Roberts, TrocyMorrhes. SeonGorz. Mike Diermon. and Dorin Holmon. SECOND ROW—Dovid Merz. Seon Stevens. Rodney Mez. Chris White. Vance Romsey. Seon Eickhoff Dove Knoup. Mark Veigel, Donnie Srice. and Dob Ebel THIRD ROW— Coach Tom Hinrichs, Phil Wilhelm. Arlon Srrohm, John Coonce. Jim DeDusk. Scott Strauss. Dovid Arnold. Lonnie Dlevins. Reed Schwortz. Kevin Deckner. and Orion Kirken-doll. FOURTH ROW—Cooch Ron White, Cooch Lorry Munn, Dob DirdseU. Ted Huber. Dovid Meyer Steve Schievelbein. Kenny Wior. John McOornen, Aoron Comer. Chris Wisdom, and Head Cooch Ron jr. varsity Holmon FC OPP 14 HIAWATHA 0 6 MARYVILLE 6 6 AUDURN 20 varsity 6 NEOR CITY 18 FC OPP 14 ATCHGON 0 0 SAVANNAH 14 SEASON RECORD 2-2-1 0 FAIROURY 14 0 HIAWATHA 21 0 MARYVILLE 9 FRESHMAN 0 ATCHISON 26 FC OPP 15 AUBURN 7 a HIAWATHA 6 8 OMAHA RONCALLI 42 0 MARYVILLE 12 0 WYMORE SOUTVCRN 14 0 •SYRACUSE 20 8 TECUMSEH 36 0 •AUBURN 20 6 NEOR. CITY 12 SEASON RECORD V8 18 ROCK PORT 14 SEASON RECORD 2 4 •REPRESENTS FRESH SOPH GAME Freshman 'earn members were FIRST ROW—Josh Coverzogie. Mike Howell. Don Couse. Tony Schow-ong, and More Gillilond SECOND ROW—Jored Wirtwer. Rory Meyer. Shannon Stokes Chris Sued- meier, Roy Joy and Robbie Crolg THIRD ROW-—Cooch Tom Hinrichs. Monty Foster. Scott Dorber. Jason Mez, Dob Meyer, Dloke Buckminster, More Romsey. ond Cooch Den Egger. k - Grant Svobodo catches o lateral one goes outside to pick up yards Wrestlers record wins, pins This wrestling seoson went really well. Freshman wrestler Don Couse said. I think the seoson went very well, ond I think everyone enjoyed it os much os I did. At the begining of the seoson, the team established goals. The main goal was to get Cooch Munn his 100th dual win, and to hove another winning seoson. The highest goal wos to hove on undefeated dual seoson. The team didn't go undefeated in duols, but they proved to be more thon mediocre. The first port of the seoson went well os the wrestlers placed second ond third in the tournoments, but they lost the first dual to Nebrasko City. The second port of the seoson didn't get off to o very good start os the team lost o dual or two ond didn't place os high in o few tournoments os they wonted. But then the wrestlers really turned it oround. They placed first ot the Plattsmouth Invitational. Then to finish out the year, the team won their lost four duols. They got cooch Munn his 100th dual win, in the lost duol of the year. At subdistricts the boys wrestled well ond sent eight people to districts. At districts five of the eight ploced in the top four, which qualified them for the store rournomenr in Lincoln. In the store meet. Junior Tom Wenz ploced third. The year turned out super os the team hod another winning seoson. Junior Shown Miller said, ’’I thought the seoson went well, but I don't think the team performed to it's utmost potential. Tom Wenz concluded,’’Everyone always osks at the begin- ning of the seoson, ’so how do you think you will do this year?' They don't think we're capable of carrying on the great tradition that the Foils City High Wrestling ream is renowned for. I think, with our five store qualifiers, fhor we proved them wrong, but I om optimistic. The referee declares Shown Miller the 112-pound chompion or the Foils City Wrestling Invirorionol. Junior Jerry Mount works for the pin in the lost duol of the wrestling seoson ogoinsr Auburn. Freshman Mike Howell works for the crodle or the home rournomenr 74 Wrestling 96-pound Drod Daumert shows his copo-bihties by downing his opponent or rhe Foils Ciry Invirorionol. The varsity ream members were. FIRST ROW—Drod Bourne rr . Josh Coverzogie . Shown Miller . Don Couse . Bob Campbell , and Scon Borer SECOND ROW—Tom Wenz . Dorin Holman . Jerry Mount . Cooch Lorry Munn. Lonie Bohr . Dovid Merz . and Scon Tirus . denotes lerrermen. FC VARSITY OPP 24 NEBRASKA CITY 31 24 SAVANNAH, MO 35 42 WYMORE SOUTHERN 15 66 ATCHISON. KS 6 25 HIAWATHA. KS. 27 40 HOLTON. KS. 13 63 SAOETHA. KS 0 43 SYRACUSE 15 44 AUBURN - COACH'S 100TH 13 3RD WYMORE SOUTHERN INV 2ND CRETE INV 3RD ST. JOSEPH INV. 5TH JAY-HUSKER INV. 1ST PLATTSMOUTH INV 3RD FALLS CITY INV 4TH DISTRICTS 26TH STATE - CLASS B SEASON RECORD 6-3 FC JUNIOR VARSITY OPP 12 NEBRASKA CITY 61 27 SAVANNAH. MO. 24 6 WYMORE SOUTHERN 6 10 HUMBOLDT (VARSITY) 54 18 ATCHISON. KS. 16 25 HIAWATHA KS 18 15 HOLTON. KS. 35 22 SABETHA. KS 0 45 SYRACUSE 33 18 AUBURN 0 WYMORE SO INV NO TECUMSEH INV SCORES HAMBURG INV KEPT 2ND FALLS CITY INV 2ND CRETE INV 2ND ODELL INV (PIN TOURNEY) SEASON RECORD 6-3-1 J V- ream members were. FIRST ROW—Brian Anthony. Scon Barber Jomme Loss. Tony Gerwech and Dovid Kirkendoll SECOND ROW—Assistant Cooch Barry Ported Gabriel Lordizobol Tore Florer-ud. and Tom Lunsford. rT «,n°'y Meyer Aor°n Claris Chm White. Jared Wittwer and Kandy Sailors SECOND HOW_________As- sistant Coach Barry Potted Jason D MOfd Mik ell. Dob Oirdsell. and Jamie Metz Girls finish with rhree wins I don't think we come to our full obilify. We ployed some good boll clubs with o relatively young ream. I think it was just o bod yeor; we tried our best,'' said Junior Nicolle Clark. The girls' basketball ream hod their ups and downs with a record of three wins and 16 losses. We hod on unexperienced ream; our storting varsity was mode up of mostly sophomores,'' said Sophomore Kari Potterf. She added. We also hod o couple of injuries during the season, taking two of our storting varsity girls out of o few of our gomes.'' The Lody Tigers were represented by o lone senior, Dione Nichols, along with four juniors ond five sophomores. The underclassmen didn't mind since they got vorsity ploying experience. I reolly didn't feel o difference,'' soid Sophomore Tiffany Gotz. Dione hod leadership, ond I thought that was good since she was the only senior. On the other hand, Dione Nichols soid, I felt like a leader. Junior Melissa Strasil jumps for the basketball. One of the sophomore Tigeretres, Tracy Duerfeldt, shoots for the bosket while on opponent watches. but sometimes I didn't ploy like one. The most exciting gome of the season wos against the Hiawatha team according to oil vorsity players. They lost by one point. The final score wos 54 to 55. I think one of our best gomes wos against the Hiawatha Redskins when we ployed down there for our first time, soid Kori Potterf. We hod a lot of fans down there supporting us, ond we were reolly psyched up. Even though we lost in the lost few seconds, it wos still o great gome, she concluded. Even though rhere wos only one senior, the vorsity team ployed good gomes ond fried their best. The freshman team worked hard ond fried their best, too. Their record for the season wos rhree wins ond three losses. According to Tomi Schowong the team ployed some good gomes. She soid, I think we did pretty good; we ployed pretty hard ond won half of our gomes. Tomi added, We oil ployed os o whole team and won os o team, not os individuals. The gome In which they ployed the best wos the one against Syracuse. Tiffany Anderson commented, We hod o reol tough gome. The score wos close the whole rime, but or the end we managed to pull ahead ond win. 76 Girls' Basketball Dione Nichols, the lone senior on the squad, posses the boll to Sophomore Donno Sesno. Varsity team members were. FIRST ROW-Donno Sesno0. Me isso Srro-sil0. Liso Gellerr Dione Nichols0. Kris Lope0, Tiffany Gotz . ond Nlcolle Clark. SECOND ROW-Cooch Tom Weinert. Trocy Duerfeldr0. Down Sullivon0. Sherry Mclnteer. Kori Pot-rert Lourie Groothuis. ond Cooch Dill Vossen. 0 indicates letter winners. JUNIOR VARSITY FC VARSITY OPP. 32 PAWNEE CITY 38 42 DAWSON-VERDON 33 17 JOHNSON-DROCK 61 17 SYRACUSE 44 54 HIAWATHA 55 33 BEATRICE 39 36 HUMBOLDT 45 35 MARYVILLE 51 27 MOUND CITY 39 27 AUBURN 53 23 5ABETHA 54 14 HIAWATHA 36 43 ATCHISON 37 32 SAVANNAH 57 37 NEBRASKA CITY 43 40 ATCHISON 48 48 TARKIO 41 40 AUBURN 47 30 DISTRICTS - SYRACUSE 65 SEASON RECORD 3-16 OPP 8 PAWNEE CITY 14 24 DAWSON-VERDON 6 20 JOHNSON-BROCK 37 20 SYRACUSE 22 22 HIAWATHA 30 37 SOUTHEAST 25 21 BEATRICE 44 42 HUMBOLDT 18 13 AUBURN 14 8 SAVANNAH 16 20 ATCHISON 43 21 AUBURN SEASON RECORD 3-9 FRESHMAN 23 OPP 21 SOUTHEAST 34 24 HUMBOLDT 22 32 NEBRASKA CITY 40 29 SYRACUSE 18 28 AUBURN 23 24 TECUMSEH SEASON RECORD 3-3 29 Members of the junior vorsity ream were. FIRST ROW-Cooch Dill Vos- sen. Tomi Schowong. Kori Ported. Shelly Goll. Donno Sesno. Ann Hupperr. Lourie Groothuis. Drid-gerte Dirdsell. Shelly Armbruster. ond Cooch Tom Weinert. SECOND ROW-Nicolle Cork. Shannon Fou-roker. Jeonne Mullins. Connie Wolsh. Tiffany Anderson. Cherie Hohn. Shannon Jenkins, ond Sherry Mclnteer Freshman team members were. FIRST ROW-Cooch Dill Vossen. Tomi Schowong. Dridgette Dirdsell. Ann Hupperr. Shelly Goll. Shannon Jenkins. ond Cooch Tom Weinert. SECOND ROWShonnon Fouroker. Jeonne Mullins. Connie Wolsh. Tiffany Anderson, ond Cherie Hohn Sophomore Tiffany Gotz ond on unknown opponent race for the boll. Varsity ream members were. FIRST ROW—EhkMcNeely . ScottHollens. Jon Scribner . Dovid Meyer Ted Huber , ond Trocy Motthes . SECOND ROW—Cooch Terry Flynn. Scott Clork . Horry Arnold . Seon Eickhoff . Sean Gotz . Jeff Merz . ond Assisronr Cooch Doug Golrz. represents lertermen. J.V. players were, FIRST ROW— Student Manager David Schwartz. Steve Schievelbein. Seon Stevens Grant Svobodo. Aoron Comer, and John McClomen. SECOND ROW— Cooch Terry Flynn. Mark Veigel. Chris Rainey. David Sesno. Mott Joy. Tony Roberts, ond Assisronr Cooch Doug Golrz Nor pictured— Chris Wisdom. Joe Romeo. Reed Schwortz. VARSITY FC. OPP 43 SYRACUSE 56 35 NORRIS 79 FRESHMAN 51 TECUMSEH 60 FC. OPP 45 AUBURN 52 29 ATCHISON 56 35 HIAWATHA 55 41 WATHENA 37 42 NEBRASKA CITY 61 35 HIGHLAND 44 59 HUMBOLDT 44 24 ♦SACRED HEART 48 53 MARYVILLE 60 33 •SOUTHEAST 36 32 MOUND CITY 42 43 SOUTHEAST 41 45 HORTON KS. 53 42 NEBRASKA CITY 52 41 MARYSVILLE 65 43 SYRACUSE 60 45 NEMAHA VALLEY 85 40 AUBURN 69 61 5AVANNAH 62 65 SAVANAH 44 46 NEBRASKA CITY 57 33 TECUMSEH 73 44 ATCHISON 64 •INDICATES FRESH-SOPH 35 JOHNSON-BROCK 57 SEASON RECORD 3-6 57 TARKIO 66 60 FAIRBURY 70 32 AUBURN 39 44 NEBRASKA CITY 65 SEASON RECORD 1 19 JR. VARSITY EC. OPP 29 SYRACUSE 45 45 NORRIS 59 42 AUBURN 66 42 NEBRASKA CITY 59 39 HIAWATHA 49 37 ATCHISON 66 36 JOHNSON-BROCK 37 - HUMBOLDT SEASON RECORD 1-7 Freshman team members were. FIRST ROW—More Gilliland. Ricky Drodley, Dob Meyer. Joson Merz ond Scott Overman SECOND ROW—Shannon Stokes. Todd Werner. Monty Foster. Robbie Croig. Dovid Shields, ond Cooch Mark Fegon 78 Boys' Basketball Exciremenr was in rhe air os rhe Tigers rook ro rhe courr for onorher seoson. Everyone knew rhor rhe seoson wos going ro be one of rhe roughesr in recenr hisrory due ro rhe focr rhor rhe ream was mode up mosrly of underclassmen. The young ream rook ro rhe courr filled wirh high hopes ond dreams only ro face one wall of defeor ofrer onorher. Bur rhe Tigers kepr on pushing rhrough- our rhe seoson. On rhe nighr of Jonuory 11, some of rhe pushing finally paid off. The ream finished rhe gome wirh rhe only win of rhe seoson, a 59-44 vicrory over rhe Hum-boldr Cardinals. Erik McNeely felr rhor ir wos hard ro keep o posirive orrirude rhroughour rhe seoson. He said, ’Ir srorred our really well ond rhen declined o lirrle ofrer our frusrrarions seemed ro never end.'' One of rhe ream members, Junior Seon Gorz wos already looking ahead ro nexr year. He said, I rhink rhor rhis seoson has Junior Trocy Morthes posses rhe boll of ro a reommore Sophomore Erik McNeely shoors for rwo or o home vorsiry gome Trying ro find o reommore to poss rhe boll ro is Sophomore Jon Scribner helped us ro be berrer prepared for nexr year's.'' In rhe firsr round of disrricrs, rhe Tigers losr ro rhe Nebraska Ciry ream by o score of 44 ro 65. Alrhough rhe ream wos nor very successful. Junior Dovid Sesno rhough rhe ream members gor somerhing our of ir. He soid, ’’Even rhough rhe pracrices were hard ond we didn'r win very many gomes, we oil hod fun ond learned o lor for our nexr seoson. He added. Maybe some of rhe hard work ond new experiences moy help us ro come our ond be berrer prepared for nexr year. Boys' Basketball 79 Boys struggle through season Golfers gain much experience The 1985-86 Tiger golf reom gained much needed experience during this spring's season due ro the fact that rhe reom consisted of oil underclassmen. The season starred out kind of slow for the Tigers, but picked up o little toward rhe end of rhe year. Junior Jim Debusk commented on rhe attitude of the golfers this season. He soid, The attitude of rhe team was good. We hod o lot of fun ploying golf together. Even though we didn’t do well ot o couple of rhe inviforionols. we still hod fun trying. Another junior, Mark Veigel, talked about rhe highlight of rhe season. The biggest highlight was ot rhe Tri-county Invitational, he soid. If wos our first tournament of rhe year, and we didn't know whor to expect. As it turned out, we finished second os o reom, and Grant finished first and Erik finished seventh individually. Foreign exchange student Tore Florerud thought inexperience wos rhe reason that rhe team didn't do os well os they hod hoped to do. He soid, Mainly because we hod o young and inexperienced reom. bur we tried to do the best we could. Grant Svobodo was voted os rhe outstanding golfer of the year. Grant placed high in several meets and qualified ro go onto rhe State Meet, where he placed 13th. 80 Golf Tore Floterud chips his boll from the edge of rhe green. Sophomore Aaron Comer watches intently to see if he hod o good drive. The golf team members were. FIRST ROW—Erik McNeeiy. Jim DeDusk. Aaron Comer. Joson Merz. and Tore Floterud. SECOND ROW—Mork Veigel, Dovid Meyer. Grant Svobodo. ondCooch Terry Flynn. Not Pictured—Drod Boumert and Jon Scribner. Coach Terry Flynn accepts o longest drive challenge and tees off. Teeing off at rhe Country Club 's 15rh hole is Sophomore Erik McNeeiy. FC VARSITY OPP. 181 NEBRASKA CITY 176 187 AUBURN 164 180 ROCKPORT 187 190 AUBURN 165 198 NEBRASKA CITY 167 2ND TRI COUNTY INV. 8TH NEBRASKA CITY INV. 7TH MARYVILLE INV. 4TH MAUR HILL-2 MAN 13TH MAUR HILL-4 MAN 12TH MAUR HILL-6 MAN 11TH DISTRICTS 13TH STATE-GRANT SVOBODA FC SEASON RECORD 1-4 JUNIOR VARSITY OPP. 197 NEBRASKA CITY 176 208 AUBURN 201 209 ROCKPORT 211 210 AUBURN 213 228 NEBRASKA CITY 188 SEASON RECORD 2-3 Golf 81 Doys' frock team members were. FIRST ROW—Rory Meyer. Don Couse . Tony Schowong Mart Liberty . Josh Coverzogie . Shannon Stokes , ond Dob Meyer SECOND ROW—Scott Hollens . Dob Ebel, Chris Roiney. Tracy Morrhes . Reed Schwortz. Vance Ramsey. Seon Stevens . Aaron Tilton . Chris White, ond Joe Romeo THIRD ROW—Coach Ron White. Cooch Tom Hinrichs, Tony Roberts . John Coonce . Dove Knoup . Ted Huber . Seon Gorz Ken Wior . Donnie Srice . Wes Vinsonholer . Dovid Sesno Dobby Eis . Horry Arnold . Cooch Don Strecker. ond Cooch Ron Holman denotes lertermen. Girls' track team members were. FIRST ROW—Cherie Hohn Kris Lope , ond Kori Pott erf SECOND ROW—Cooch Mary Kennedy, Donna Sesno Tomi Schowong . Angie Nissen, Jeanne Mullins . Darlene Miller . Nicolle Cork , ond Vickie Allen. THIRD ROW—Cooch Tom Hinrichs. Melisso Srrosil Melissa Scholl Dione Nichols , Dorb Lope . Tiffany Gotz . Misti McAfee . Connie Wolsh ond Cooch Noolo Fritz. denotes letter winners. Boys' Track Boysrown Inv. 11 prs. 10 23 Crere Inv. 12 prs. 11 15 Peru Inv. 24 prs 6 7 Nebrosko Clry Inv. 62 prs. 6 8 Syrocuse Inv 55 prs. 4 9 Foils Ciry Inv. 64 prs. 4 7 Auburn 2 2 Irish Relays 46 prs 6 12 Tecumseh Inv. 61 prs 3 8 Girls Track Tecumseh Inv. 91 prs. 2 8 Doane Indoor 11 prs. 7 14 Peru Inv. 16 prs. 8 10 Nebrosko Ciry Inv. 125 prs. 2 7 Foils Ciry Inv. 64 prs. 2 7 Irish Reloys 50 prs. 3 11 Syrocuse - 3 9 Auburn Duol - 2 2 Disrricrs 48 prs. 5 11 82 Track Track squads ser new marks As the weather grew warmer and springrime approached, it was time once again for the track teams to participate in meets. The boys' track team worked hard all season during practices and especially at meets. They participated in ten track meets including the district and stare meets. Track is coming along pretty good; we've got a lor of good dl underclassmen that will be back next year ' said Junior Ted Huber. There were only five seniors out of 34 boys, which left the rest os underclassmen. It's a very young ream, said Coach Ron White. ‘ Most freshmen ore letter-winners, and thot's the most in the lost ten years ' he added. The boys' ream continued improving as the season went along. The track ream members agreed that the roughest meet was the Boysrown Invitational, which was the first meet on their schedule. Junior Dave Knaup summed up the season when he said, The things I enjoy most in track ore being in shape and feeling good if you win. The girls' track ream also accomplished on exceptionally good season. We are improving with every track meet. We also break records at almost every track meet ' said Senior Diane Nichols. At meets the girls did very well. Our ream has placed in every meet. We have been in the top five at the meets, commented Sophomore Tiffany Gorz. After each meet we place in. we give it our best shot to place higher or the next track meet, added Tiffany. One senior girl stood out above the rest throughout the season. Melissa Scholl kept breaking her own record in the shotput and finally ended up with a new Richardson County record, too. I'm really happy about breaking these records. I feel that when I do break a record, I achieve my goals through trock. said Melissa. One relay ream and four individuals qualified for the State Meet. The following participated in the listed events: Melissa Scholl, shotput; Tiffany Gatz, 100 meter dash, 200 merer dash, and 400 relay; Connie Walsh, high jump and 400 relay; Sean Stevens, triple jump; Diane Nichols. 400 relay; and Borb Lope, 400 relay. Junior Kelli Hoger leads rhe way in a relay race Junior Ted Huber attempts to dear rhe bar in rhe pale vault Junior Nicolle Clark races over rhe hurdles against on opponent Track 83 Store Qualifier Wes Vinsonholer sprints toward the finish line. Individuals compere at State Reaching store competition was the goal of oil individuals and teams during their respective seasons. Although no teams mode it to Store, thirteen individuals in four different sports qualified. Cross Country Wes Vinsonholer qualified for the Store Cross Country meet this foil with o second place of Districts and went on to place 27th or the Store Meet. Wrestling The Foils City wrestlers did o good job this year raking five people to the Store Wrestling Tournament. They included Shown Miller or 112. He took first or Sub-Districts, second or Districts, and went on to place in the top twelve or State. Next was Dob Campbell or 126 who placed fourth of Sub-Districts, third at Districts, ond in the top eight or Store. Tom Wenz or 138 placed third or Sub-Districts ond third or Districts. He finished the season by placing third at Store. Jerry Mount or 155 placed third or both Sub-Districts ond Districts ond went on to place in the top twelve or State. At 185 pounds, Dovid Merz placed second of Sub-Districts ond fourth or Districts. He then placed in the top sixteen or Store. Golf This year's Golf team hod one Store qualifier, Grant Svobodo. Grant placed fourth or Districts ond 13rh or the Store Tournament. Track Diane Nichols, Tiffany Gofz, Connie Wolsh, ond Barb Lope, qualified for Store in the 400 merer relay. They received sev- enth or State. Finishing the season with the highest place was Melissa Scholl who ploced third or Store in the shotput. Connie Wolsh qualified for Store in the high jump, Tiffany Gofz qualified in the 100 ond 200 meter doshes, ond Seon Stevens qualified in the triple-jump. Coach Terry Flynn watches Grant Svobodo practice for the Store Meet. Wrestling State Qualifier Dob Campbell tries to pin his opponent Wrestling State Qualifiers were Tom Wenz. Dob Campbell. Jerry Mount. Shown Miller, ond Dovid Merz. 84 State Qualifiers After wrestling for three days in the Store Wrestling Tournament. Tom Wenz receives his third place medal Triple Jump State Qualifier Sean Stevens accelerates os he starts down the approach runway. State Qualifiers 85 Mole and Female Outstanding Athletes, John Coonce and Melissa Scholl, pose with Speaker Oetus Fisher LoMorr Motthes, post president of the Booster Club, hands our certificates to the athletes. Members of F-Club were. FIRST ROW-Sean Stevens, Chris White. Nicolle Clark, Kelli Hager. Kori Ported, Shannon Shoffer, Sean Eickhaff. Barb Lope, Darlene Miller. Tiffany Gorz, Kris Lope. Misti McAfee, Grant Svobodo. and Wes Vinsonholer. SECOND ROW-Phil Wilhelm. Ted Huber, Sean Garz. Tracy Motthes, Reed Schwartz, Tore Florerud. Arlon Strohm. Scott Borer, Tom Wenz. Dove Knoup, Jon Scribner. Liso Gellerr, Brod Boumert. and Mike Murphy THIRD ROW-Erik McNeely, Jeff Merz. Brian Kirkendoll. Tony Roberts, Scott Strauss. Mike Biermon. Scott Hollens, DorinHolmon. Melisso Scholl. DovidMerz. Dione Nichols. Donnie Stice, Soro Scribner, Richard Bickford, and Ron Holmon. 86 F-Club Athletic Banquet Booster Club members hosted the onnuol Athletic Bonquet or the Elk's Club on May 4. Clerus Fisher, retired assistant coach of the University of Nebraska football team, wos the featured speaker. He stressed the importance of setting goals ond setting o plan to achieve them. He olso said, Listen to your coaches ond you’ll leorn whor it takes to be successful.'' After the presentation of the awards, special recognition wos given to Cooch Lorry Munn, who reached his 100th dual wrestling win during the season. The wrestling ream presented him with o plaque, ond the Booster Club gave him o Booster Club jacket in honor of his record ond his contributions to athletics. Senior Barb Lope is presented with the Army Reserve Notional Scholar Athlete Award. Receiving o medal os the Army Reserve Notional Scholar Athlete is Senior Seon Eickhoff. Cooch Noolo Fritz hugs Melisso Scholl after giving her the F-Club Outstanding Volleyball oword. Special Awards Booster Club Scholarship Melisso Scholl Seon Eickhoff U S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Dovid Merz Army Reserve Notional Scholor Athlete Borb Lope Seon Eickhoff Don Werner Most Improved Wrestler Tom Wenz Outstanding Weightier John Coonce Most Dedicated Summer Weightier Horry Arnold F-Club Awards Outstanding Mole John Coonce Outstanding Femole Boys' Cross Country Girls' Cross Country Volleyboll Football Linemon Football Bock Football Most Improved Boys' Bosket boll Girls' Basketball Most Improved Wrestling Boys' Track Boys' Field Event Girls' Track Girls' Field Event Golf Melisso Scholl Aoron Tilton Kelli Hager Melisso Scholl Brian Kirkendoll Seon Eickhoff Trocy Motthes Dovid Merz Erik McNeely Kris Lope Trocy Duerfeldt Tom Wenz Wes Vinsonholer John Coonce Tiffany Gotz Melisso Scholl Grant Svobodo KTNC Awards Football Volleyboll Boys' Cross Country Girls' Cross Country Girls' Bosketboll Boys' Basketball Wrestling Boys’ Track Girls' Trock Dovid Merz Dione Nichols Wes Vinsonholer Kelli Hager Dione Nichols Erik McNeely Tom Wenz Ted Huber Dione Nichols Melissa, John win rop awards F-Club Athletic Banquet 87 Students enjoy many sports Sports were important among the students in our community, not only school sponsored sports bur also other activities outside the school. According to Shown Prosser, out-of-school sports ore important. She said, You get o lor of exercise and get into shape for school sports, and also you con leorn about different sports that aren't offered to you by the school.'' Our town hod many sports rhot rook place during the summer, such os baseball, softball, and swimming, but not oil activities were sponsored by some organization. Most students were involved in sports that they organized themselves, such os o backyard football gome or o friendly gome of posyball. Other students hove traveled many miles to enjoy their sport, such os worerskiing or Dig Lake, Misssouri, or snow skiing in Gretna, Nebosko, or Colorado. Mark Veigel was one of many student who traveled from Foils City to be involved in sports. He said, Falls City may hove many sports themselves, but there ore just some sports that they do not hove the facilities for. According to Dob Ebel sports give students something to do. He said they ore involved in sports mostly so that they will hove something to do during the long summer vocation. Seon Schuetz soid, I think that out-of-school activities is o very important thing in the maturity of students because it teaches them good sporrmonship ond how to get along with other team members. Dlone Nichols ond Sherry Mclnreer spend rime horseback riding. Brad Doumert shows his enrhusiom after bowling o strike. 88 Out-of-school sports Jim DeDusk shows Todd Simmonds the orr of snipe hunting. Mark Velgel ond Grant Svobodo enjoy o day of skiing or Gretna. Jerry Mount shows off his precise form at the Center tones Dowling Alley. Out-of-school Sports 89 Dedication makes success Hours of practice after school, getting up of 5:00 A.M. to catch o bus, and lore night bus trips home were not always looked upon favorably by athletes. One word can describe the force that drove athletes to work so hard - dedication. Dedication was the main key to the success of the sports program. Dedication of under- classmen showed positive signs for the future. Reed Schwartz commented, Here or Falls City, many athletes have been working hard in the weight room and on the track. This should be a good sign for Tiger sports the next couple of years. Dedication mode the year in sports a positive one. 90 Sports Candids Coach Terry Flynn. Erik McNeely. Jim DeDusk. and David Meyer practice purring and chipping. Dove Knaup shows determination os he passes his opponent or the Falls City Invitational track meet Junior varsity golfer Jason Merz rakes a shat our of the sand trap during a procrlce round. Sports Candids 91 Sophomore Susan Kirkendall shows the home crowd her skill in handlins a flag during the Homecoming parade Keeping the winning tradition alive, the first place FFA float is driven down the parade route on Homecoming day. Accentuate the Positive... The Spirit. Clubs and organiza-tions played an important part in making us into well-rounded individuals. They taught the participants to work together, sharing ideas in the pursuit of a common goal. Sophomore Grant Svoboda felt organizations added a positive atmosphere to school life. He said, They help the school year pass by a lot quicker. Instead of just going to school and then going home, you have an activity to do. If you work hard, it will pay off when you perform. Every activity in this school helps the individual greatly, both mentally and socially. Being a part of a club was not fun all of the time. Planning dances, trips, and Homecoming floats was often just plain hard work. In order to sponsor an event, the first order of business was to find a way to pay for it. Fund raisers became a constant way of life for club members. After the money was raised, ideas had to be shared and the most effective used to get the best results. This taught students to be open, share ideas freely, and to cooperate. Sponsors were the bases of many of the organizations. They had to walk a fine line between making sure the students got things done and actually doing it for them. Wanda Biel, sponsor for the Foreign Language Club and National Honor Society, commented, I have the finest bunch of kids. Foreign Language Club is one of the largest and most active clubs, and I am very proud of the job they did on Christmas Prom. I hope to get the National Honor Society involved in more later in the year. I think they are great! Membership in clubs taught us to act positively with people and achieve a rewarding and fulfilled future. 92 Organizations Divider Cheerleaders Mary Rieger and Becky Huppert fight gusty winds to perform at the Homecoming pep rally on the Courthouse lawn. Judi Carter, journalism teacher, helps Kevin Beckner make a decision before making his layout for the yearbook. Orsanizations Divider 93 Student Council Members plan activities, assist in many ways Student Council was a major part of the school system. Without it, students wouldn't have had a chance to voice their grievances about the school. More was accomplished than just matters of the school. They planned different activities throughout the year. Student Council planned the Homecoming week and most assemblies. They also took the chairs from the lounge to have the seats recovered. Another improvement to the student lounge was the addition of a new juice machine. Senior David Huettnersaid of Student Council, I feel that the Student Council has helped the school in many ways.” In the spring students completed a computerized dating survey. The surveys were collected by Student Council members and mailed to a company who matched students with their 'ideal” date. The band 'Tree rare is making David Men, Diane Eisberry. David Knaup, and speech teacher Bob Loss act out a skit. Shawn Prosser, Todd Brown, and Amy Wilhelm study in the student lounge. Members of the Student Council were, FIRST ROW-Rory Meyer, David fluettner, Lori Malcolm, Kelly Palmer, and Grant Svoboda. SECOND ROW-Jason Men, Sean Gatz. David Merz, David Schwartz, and Todd Brown. Art teacher Pat Cook shows her flomecoming spirit by dressing up for nerd day. 94 Student Council Several of the members enjoy the meal before before the ceremony. The old members were, FIRST ROW—David tluettner, Laurie Spann, Denys Shafer, Kelly Falmer, and Harry Arnold. SECOHD ROW— Angie Huebner, Kara Deckinger, Mary Kunce, Kristen Hartman, Becky Huppert, Barb Lape, and Hick Lampe. THIRD ROW—Scott Clark, Sean Qatz, Sean Eickhoff, Mark Veigel, Fhil Wilhelm, and Jeff Merz. -----National Honor Society----------------- Group chosen on service, scholarship, character, leadership On May 5, old and new members of the Falls City chapter of the National Honor Society, along with parents, friends, and relatives, met at the cafeteria at Falls City Middle School. A potluck supper was held along with the induction of the new members. There were 27 new members inducted into the chapter. This group consisted of four seniors, 13 juniors, and ten sophomores. According to tradition, the members were chosen on the basis of four areas. These areas were service, scholarship, character, and leadership. One of the newly inducted members, Nicolle Clark, felt honored by her selection. She said, It made me feel honored that the teachers that helped me get inducted thought I was a good enough student.'' Another new member, Sean Schuetz, said, It was a really good honor, and I was really happy when I found out I had been elected. Miss Wanda Biel was the sponsor of the National Honor Society. The new members were, FIRST ROW—Reed Schwartz, Grant Svob-oda, Cindy Martin, Helen Konstanto-poulos, Amy Giltinan, Cindy McGill, Angie Kirkendall, Becky Armbrust-er, Marcia Brzon, Amy Wilhelm, Stephanie Ramsey, Hicolle Clark, Kari Fotterf, Rachel Cook, and Tom Wenz. SECOHD ROW—Sean Stevens, Erik McHeely, David Meyer, Melissa Strasil, Lewis Barker, Randy Arnold, David Schwartz, Stefan Hus-senoeder, Steve Walker, Roberta Giltinan, and Sean Schuetz. National Honor Society 95 Sheila Gibson, Shawn Miller, Sean SchueU, Jeff Beckner, and Sandy Laney work In Journalism. Kelly Baumert puts some picture assignments on the board. 96 Journalism Journalism Class computerizes, gives annual new look Rachel Cook, Lisa Dodds, Kevin Beckner, and Shannon Anderson work hard to complete the annual. Journalism class members were, from top to bottom-Adviser Judl Carter, Shawn Miller, Kevin Beckner, Jeff Beckner, Sean SchueU, Sandy Laney, Kelly Baumert, Shannon Anderson, Lisa Dodds, Shelly Avery, Rachel Cook, and Kristen Hartman. Accentuate the Positive. The journalism class felt this theme was appropriate for the 1985-86 school year. We wanted to stress the positive points of the year instead of the negative. We also wanted to change the style by having each person pick a different style of type for their section of the annual. Out of twelve students, only two were returning from the previous year. Mrs. Carter had to teach the majority of the class everything about the making of the yearbook. Our cover was designed by Rachel Cook, artist and coeditor, and was changed by simply having the title of the annual. Kelly Baumert also worked as co-editor. Shelly Avery and Sean Schuetz shared the job of people editors. Sandy Laney had the organizations section and shared academics with Shannon Anderson. Shannon worked on the sports section, along with Sports Editor Kevin Beckner. Sheila Gibson worked as ads manager and helped Kristen Hartman, copy editor. Lisa Dodds, Jeff Beckner, and Shawn Miller were photographers. Harley Ridgway of Morsman Studio took the group pictures. Foreign Language Club members were, FIRSTROW-Helen Konstanto-poulos, Denise Meyer, Micolle Clark, Tiffany Anderson, Aaron Clark, John Janko, Lisa Dodds, Traci Harmon, Marcia Brzon, Kim Moll, Christy Butner, and Mitzi Deckinger. SEC-OMD ROW-Cathy Miemeyer, Jean Becker, Tutti Adams, Grant Svob-oda, Denys Shafer, Amy Giltinan, Kelly Falmer, Rhonda Patterson, Elizabeth Janko, Mary Rieger, and Shelly Armbruster. THIRD ROW-Belinda Vernon, Jason Merz, Sean Stevens, Shannon Stokes, Tony Gerweck, Shelly Goll, Sheila Gibson, Kara Deckinger, Becky Armbruster, Shelly Avery, Shelly Craig and Stephanie Ramsey. FOURTH ROW -Todd Brown, Fernando Karst, Warren Roberts, Dave Knaup, Stefan Hussenoeder, Bobby Eis, Roberta Giltinan, Laurie Groothuis, Diane Elsberry, Erik McMeely, David Schwartz, Kristen Hartman, and Jeff Merz. Foreign Language Club Club members sponsor dance, banner contest, and sell candy Foreign Language Club was active in various activities throughout the year. It also had one of the school 's largest memberships. During Homecoming week Foreign Language Club sponsored a banner contest. Terri Graves, sophomore, won first place. They also had a successful money making project. Their project was a candy sale. Approximately seven hundred dollars was made from candy sales. The candy sale was fol- lowed up with Christmas Prom. The responsibilities for the event were shared with national Honor Society. One of the club members. Freshman Tiffany Anderson, said, find most interesting that the Foreign Language Club is a very large group that raises money to help the school. Miss Biel, sponsor of F.L.C., said, T think that Foreign Language Club is an active organization which contributes fully to FCHS school life and to the devel- opment of the Foreign Language Department. Helen Konstanopoulos, sophomore, said, I haven't been in Foreign Language Club that long, but from what I've seen it's pretty fun, and it gives people who aren't in sports, like me, a chance for something to do. Kim Moll and Amy Wilhelm listen intently at a Foreign Language Club meeting. Officers Diane Elsberry, Kristen Hartman, and Kara Deckinger listen to club suggestions. Ted Huber and Kindra Hinz enjoy Christmas Prom, which was sponsored by Foreign Language Club. Foreign Language Club 97 ------------------------FFA--------------------- Leads way for the new Held of progressive agriculturists Leaders for the Mew Field of Agriculture was the theme for the Future Farmers of America. The year once again proved to be a rewarding and exciting one for the FFA and its members. Although the number of members was down from recent years, in part because of the recent farm problems, the group excelled in many different areas and once again brought home many plaques and ribbons. The Senior Parliamentary Procedure team and the Junior Parliamentary Procedure team both won their district competition and went on to state. There the Senior team received a silver and the Junior team received a bronze. Another high point was FFA week. The events includ- ed a bale throwing contest, an ice cream eating contest, a coaster wagon race, coffee and donuts for the officers and faculty, dress-up day, farmer day, and tractor day. Various money making projects were a big part of the group's activities. Among them was the annual fruit sale before Christmas. Another project was the slave auction in the spring. Junior Mark Brewer said, Because we all worked together as a total group, we got a lot accomplished. He added, That's the way it should be. At the annual chapter banquet, the guest speaker was Heal Lewis, 1984-85 South Central Area vice-president. In his speech he encouraged people to have a goal and to know where you want to Junior Sean Schuetz presents Mr. and Mrs. DearI Eickhoff with with honorary chapter farmer degree at the annual FFA banquet. Meal Lewis, the 1985-86 state vice-president, was the guest speaker at the banquet. go. He also referred to the current farm crisis and urged the members to apply their leadership qualities to help agriculture emerge from the current crisis. The year was climaxed once again by another team qualifying for the national Land Judging Contest in Oklahoma City. The team of Mike Bierman, Sean Eickhoff, Shirley Huppert, and nick Lampe placed 13th out of 97 teams. Shirley said, It was exciting because we went a lot of places. We went to a zoo and took a tour of a science museum. 98 FFA norm Fritz presents the FFA proficiency awards. The officers for the 1986-87 school year are Mary Rieger, reporter; Brian Buckminster, sentinel; Mark Brewer, vice-president; John Baxter, parliamentarian; Becky fluppert, president; Randy Arnold, treasurer; and-Sean Schuetz, secretary. Sean EickhofT looks up from his meal during the banquet. FFA members were, FIRST ROW— Steve Deckinger, Sean Schuetz, Mark Brewer, Chris Lindholm, nick Lampe, Becky fluppert, Sean Eick-hoff. and Brian Kirkendall. SECOHD ROW—Keith Feek, Blake Buckminster, Olen Lampe, Julie Rieger, Vickie Allen, Mary Rieger, Ann fluppert, Tony Rieschick, and Mike Bierman. TflIRD ROW—Scott Barber, Brian Buckminster, Scott flollens, Randy Arnold, John Baxter, Bill Mardenberger, Scott Sailors, and Adviser norm Fritz. FFA 99 — Cheerleaders — Squads raise spirit, support our teams Junior Mary Rieger raises spirit at an all-school pep rally. Wrestling cheerleaders cheer on their team at a home dual. Football cheerleaders are. TOF TO BOTTOM—Mary Rieger, Lisa Fritz, Becky Huppert, and Traci Harmon. Basketball cheerleaders are, LEFT—Roberta Oiltinan. MIDDLE ROW, top to bottom—Angie Hueb-ner, Sara Feek, Oinger Hall, and Kylie Schawang. RIGHT—Jeana Blevins. Spirit. That's what cheering was all about. Long, hard hours were spent learning new cheers and rehearsing for pep rallies. Returning home late after a game or getting up to go to a wrestling tournament became a way of life. Starting the year were the football cheerleaders. Sometimes they had to cheer in the rain, and they led the spirit line which made home games more fun and exciting. They awarded the Junior Class $25.00 for the most spirit. Also, these four girls spent endless hours making Homecoming a success. The basketball cheerleaders entered a new frontier. Hone had ever been a cheerleader before, but their determination made them a success, new ideas for pep rallies and different spirit raising techniques, such as the Boo-ga-loo, made the basketball squad a hit. Cheerleading for the wrestlers was not an easy job, but the wrestling squad rose to the challenge. They kept up the morale of the wrestlers. One of the wrestlers, Shawn Miller, thought that the cheerleaders added to the sport. He commented, They gave us inspiration and made us feel good when the match was over. Senior cheerleader Jeana Blevins said, We had fun, and we all cooperated well enough to get the things done. Angie Huebner, Ginger Hall, Kylie Schawang, Jeana Blevins, and Roberta Oiltinan get the crowd cheering at a basketball game. Wrestling cheerleaders are Stephanie Ramsey. Kristen Hartman, and Diane Elsberry. Hot pictured—Deana Shaffer. 100 Cheerleaders Members of Dozenettes are, FIRST reek, Rachel Cook, Kris I.ape, and ROW—Brenda Lampe, Regina Hag- Belinda Vernon. THIRD ROW— er, Michelle Huebner, and Angie Denys Shafer, Peggy Lull, Becky Huebner. SECOHD ROW—Sara Armbruster, and Diane Hie hols. Groups Singers get ratings, awards Many groups had trouble finding time to practice, especially as one total group. Mrs. Appleoff felt the Kids needed a little more time to improve and sing as a total ensemble. To her surprise, the kids gave it their best, and they ended up coming home with thirteen superiors out of twenty-one entries. Vocal group ratings at districts were as follows: DOZENETTES......... I QUINTET............ I TRIPLE TRIO ....... I MEN'S GROUP....... II SEXTET..............I SOPHOMORE CHOIR.... I 13 SOLOS........... I 4th HOUR CHORUS.... I CHORUS............ II Members of Quintet are, FIRST ROW— Todd Brown and Steve Walker. SECOHD ROW—Jam me Loss, Stefan Hussenoeder, and David Schwartz. Members of Triple Trio are, FIRST ROW—Mitzi Dcckinger, Mary El won-ger, and Michelle Gilliland. SECOHD ROW—Heather Marteney, Sandy Laney, and Kara Deckinger. THIRD ROW—Melissa Strasil, Kala West, and Kristen Hartman. Senior Chorister of the year was Kara Deckinger. Melissa Strasil and Michelle Gilliland tied for Chorister of the year. Angie Huebner, Michelle Gilliland, and Kara Deckinger were selected for All-State Honor Choir. Wesleyan Honor Choir members are David Schwartz, Steve Walker, and Michelle Gilliland. Members of the Men s Group are, FIRST ROW—Steve Walker, Tony Weinmann, and Tony Rieschick. SECOHD ROW—Todd Brown, Bob Ebel, and Jamme Loss. THIRD ROW—Scott McGinnis, Stefan Hussenoeder. and David Schwartz. Chorus Small Gr. Awards 101 Members of Fourth hour chorus are. FIRST ROW -Regina Mager, Michele Reeder, belli Hager, Jeanne Mullins, Misti McAfee, Lori Malcolm, Shannon Jenkins, Rachel Cook, Becky Jack. Theresa Henrichs, Co-reena Fra ter, and Lisa Wing. SEC-OriD ROW-Heather Marteney. Wendy Ellison, Fatricia Sumpter, Stephanie Schawang, ban Fotterf, Shelly Armbruster, Jean Becker. Sara Feek, bn's Lape, Shawn Fros-ser, and Carol Ed el man. THIRD ROW--berry Bahr. Heather Rowell. June Strasil, norma Goodwin, belli Sells, Ginger Hall, Feggy Lull. Tammy Umland, Barb Joy. and Stacie Feterson. barey Lindholm and Misti McAfee Applederas Show Choir members perform at the Elk s Club. sing at the Auditorium for the Chorus Barbeque. Members of Applederas Show Choir are, FIRST ROW, top to bot-tom-bristen Hartman, Faula Benltz, David Schwartz, Becky Armbruster. and Tony Rieschick. SECOMD ROW--Stefan Hussenoeder, Angie Hueb-ner, Jeff Beckner, Denys Shafer. Todd Brown, and Sandy Laney. THIRD ROW--Tony Weinmann, bara Deckinger, Steve Walker, Diane Hichols, and Bob Ebel. FOURTH ROW-Melissa Strasil, Jamme Loss, Mitzi Deckinger, Scott McGinnis, and Mary Elwonger. 102 Choral Groups Choral Groups Members of Girls' Show Choir are. FIRST ROW-Paula Benitz, Lisa Wing, Michelle Gilliland, Shelly Armbruster, and Karen Mackey. SECOHD ROW-Becky Armbruster, Julie Rieger. Brenda Lampe. June Strasil. and Melissa Strasil. THIRD ROW-Jean Becker, Michelle tlueb-ner, Becky Jack, Belinda Vernon, and Misti McAfee. On top -Karey Lindhoim. Students perform for activities both in and out of schooi Groups from the Choral department sang at various activities. All groups performed at the Christmas Concert, Bar-B-Q, Auburn Districts, and the Spring Concert. They also performed separately at different events. fourth Hour Chorus The girls in the fourth hour class worked hard preparing for Auburn Districts because that was the only contest where they were judged. Practicing hard during class hours and turning in money from selling candy, cheese, and barbeque tickets took up most of their time. Sophomore Barb Joy said, “I think fourth hour chorus is lots of fun!'' Applederas Practices from 6:45 to 9:00 P.M. every Monday night were long, hot, and sweaty. Sandy Laney, a junior, said, I feel that all our long, tiring practices were much worth it because I think everyone is really happy with our results of what we have accomplished. A student from NWMSU, Rodger Kelly, choreographed their show. He made it fun and exciting for them. Girls' Show Choir Practicing during the last hour of the day was fun and was a time to rest from teachers' lectures and homework. Some of the girls made up their own routine for their show. Sophomore Michelle Huebner said, I like Girls' Show Choir because it's lots of fun, and I like to dance. Mrs. Appleoff helps to raise your self-confidence, and she's been a lot of help in teaching me different things throughout my two years.'' Applederas and Girls' Show Choir performed at Peru's Swing Choir Clinic, nursing homes, and various local organizations. They also competed in a contest at the World's Fair in Canada. Fourth Hour Chorus members perform during the barbeque. Choral groups 103 Chorus Students survive a busy year performing, preparing for trip With preparing for the trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the 1985-86 year for chorus members was a very busy one. The first, and possibly the hardest task was learning the music well enough to make audition tapes. These tapes were sent to the World's Fair for acceptance to perform. Making sure they had enough money was another problem, but a lot of effort The chorus officers are Treasurer Kristen Hartman, President Kara Deckinger, Vice-president Diane nichols. and Secretary Michelle Gilliland. as Rent-A-Kids. Most of Barbeque, the Choir tour, the kids agreed it was well Auburn districts, and the worth the effort. spring concert. They also Some events during which performed at some Missouri the chorus performed were schools, the Christmas Concert, the and hard work paid off. All chorus members, including fourth and seventh hours, sold car wax and cleaner through the summer. During the school year students increased their earnings with Wisconsin cheese, singing Christmas telegrams, barbeque tickets, candy, and two white elephant and bake sales. Then for each of the kids own personal expenses, they picked com, sold pizzas for the Jaycee's and worked 104 Chorus Linda Perry accompanies the choir during their practices. Senior Kala West performs during third hour chorus. During chorus Junior Misti McAfee concentrates on singing. Chorus members are. FIRST ROW—Michele Wendtiandt. Kira Merz. Shannon Fouraker, Bob Ebel, Todd Brown, Ricky Bradley, Chris White, Debbie Barber, Mary Rieger. Mary Eiwonger, Sandy Laney, and Director Mildred Appieoff. SECOMD ROW—Michelle Gilliland, Tiffany Anderson. Cherie Hahn, Kristy Adams. Shelly Goll, Kala West, Chris Wisdom, Jamme Loss. Jeff Beckner. Scott Mayes, Mike Murphy, Dan Clark, Tony Rieschick, Marcia Brzon, Mitzi Deckinger, and Diane Mlchols. TMIRD ROW—Stephanie Ramsey. Cathy niemeyer, Misti McAfee. Connie Walsh, Michele Reeder, Tony Sells, Doug Cooper, John McClamen, Stefan Mussenoeder, Warren Roberts. Steve Walker. Tony Weinmann. David Schwartz. Scott McGinnis. Paula Beckner, Becky Armbruster. Elizabeth Janko. and Maria Grider. FOURTH ROW—Laurie Groothuis, Kara Deckinger, Karen Mackey. Mary Beth Pierson, Melissa Strasil. Lisa Gellett, Denys Shafer. Cindy Martin, Angie Hueb-ner, and Kristen Hartman. Chorus 105 ------------------Band-------------- Members excel in positive, fulfilling activities The band spent a busy year as they were involved in many exciting performances. As usual, band members began by having many long hours of practice in the school parking lot before school and during the first hour band class. All of the practice led to outstanding performances during the Homecoming Parade, Halloween Parade, and the Horseplay Days Parade. They also spent many hours practicing to prepare for their performances during halftime at the football games. Another high point came when they received a Superior'' rating at the Marching Band Contest held in Lincoln. A different wrinkle was added this year, too! The band members became movie stars'' as they received parts in the ABC movie Amerika, which was being filmed in Tecumseh. The band's part involved posing as a Russian band, and their job was to play the Russian national Anthem. Added to the band during the marching season to make the presentation more exciting and colorful were the Flag Corp and the twir-lers. The flag corp also had a class which helped them prepare their routines. The twirlers added excitement to the performances, especially when they presented their fire batons at football game halftimes. Twirler Lisa Dodds said, At times it was kind of scary performing in front of a lot of people, but afterwards we were happy. Freshman Tiffany Anderson practices her flute during practice for an upcoming contest. Diane Nichols was the drum majorette for the band this past year. The band officers are, Barb Lape, vice-president; Angie fluebner, president; Kelly Palmer, secretary treasurer; and Orant Svoboda, student council representative. 106 Band Director John Svoboda is surprised to have his picture taken. Chris Suedmeier and Lisa Fritz play their trombones. The pep band raises spirit for the Tigers at a pep rally. Band members are, FIRST ROW— Denise Meyer, Flag Corp Instructor iioala Fritz, Mitzi Deckinger, Mike Snook, Bobby Eis, Mark Veigel, Sean Stevens, Dan Couse, Brad Baumert, Marc Ramsey, Shannon Stokes, Jon Scribner, Director John Svoboda, and Rachel Cook. SEC-OHD ROW—Diane Elsberry, Heather Marteney, Tiffany Anderson, Shannon Fouraker, Mary Rieger, Mary Kunce, Kristen Hartman, Shelly A very, Diane Hichols, Todd Brown, Roberta Giltinan, Kindra Hinz, Vickie Allen, Tammy Umland, and Belinda Vernon. THIRD ROW— Jeanne Mullins, Lisa Dodds, Brenda Lampe, Connie Walsh, Heather Rowell, Kelli Sells, Donna Dodds, Monty Foster, Stephanie Ramsey, and Kerry Bahr. FOURTH ROW— Michelle Huebner, Tutti Adams, Cindy Martin, Rory Meyer, Laurie Groothuis, Kelli Hager, Donna Ses-na, Steve Schievelbein, Tony Ries-chick, Stefan Hussenoeder, and Aaron Comer. FIFTH ROW—Mary Elwonger, Bob Ebel, Bob Meyer, Grant Svoboda, Kris Lape, and Angie Huebner. SIXTH ROW—Tony Schawang, Sherry Mclnteer, Denys Shafer, Kelly Falmer, David Schwartz, Kara Deckinger, Steve Walker, Lisa Fritz, Chris Suedmeier, and Jared Wittwer. SEVEHTH ROW—Kari Fotterf, Kelly Baumert, Shannon Shaffer, Shelly Goll, Bill Hardenberger, Deana Shaffer, Lori Malcolm, Susan Kirkendall, and Shannon Anderson. — Stage Band — Performances excite audiences Stage Band was a small group of very talanted musicians. They worked with many different types of music, including swing, rock, pop, and jazz. Instrumentation included soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxes, trombone, trumpet, flugle- hom, bass and electric guitars, piano, and trap set. The stage band was a group that offered musicians in our school the opportunity to go beyond concert and marching band to experience playing different types of music, many of which involved solos. Through the year the group gave rousing performances everywhere they played, including the Middle and Elementary schools, the Spring Concert, and District Music Contest. According to director John Svoboda, stage band helps a person to express himself. He said, Participation in a select group allows a person to express himself in manner that is not always possible in full band. Music successfully interrelates to the curriculum. Music is basic to the human spirit, and you are able to express this through group and solo performances and stage band. Kelly Palmer shows her talent during a stage band performance. Diane Nichols and Sherry Mclnteer play their trumpets. Stage band members are, FIRST ROW—Sean Stevens, Brad Bau-mert, Stefan tlussenoeder, Steve Walker, David Schwartz, and Aaron Comer. SECOND ROW—Jon Scribner, Orant Svoboda, Director John Svoboda, Mary Kunce, Sherry Mclnteer, Bobby Eis, Diane Nichols, Angie tluebner, Kara Deckinger, Kelly Palmer, Lisa Fritz, MaryElwon-ger, and Denys Shafer. 108 Stage Band -----Groups---------- Band members win recognition Members of Flute Trio are Michelle Huebner, Kristen Hartman, and Mary Kunce. Steve Walker, Denys Shafer, and David Schwartz played together as the Trumpet Trio. Dixieland Band members are, FIRST ROW-Grant Svoboda, Lisa Fritz, Kelly Falmer, and Denys Shafer. S ECO HD ROW Steve Walker, Sean Stevens, Bobby Eis, and Stefan Hussenoeder. Stefan Hussenoeder, Grant Svoboda, and Kelly Falmer were named Outstanding Band Feople. Hot pic-tured-Steve Walker. At the band picnic, Angie Huebner was given recognition as Outstanding Senior Bandsman. Band Small Groups Awards 109 Our band received twelve Superiors out of fourteen entries at District Music Contest. The performances of all the small groups, band, and stage band reflected the hours of hard work put in by all the band members. Two band members were selected to perform with honor bands. Stefan Husse-noeder performed in the Wesleyan Honor Band, and Kelly Palmer performed in the UMO Honor Band. District ratings were FLUTE TRIO .......... FLUTE DUET........... CLARINET QUARTET..... CLARINET TRIO ...... I TRUMPET QUARTET...... TRUMPET TRIO......... DIXIELAND............ ALTO SAX SOLO........ BASSOON SOLO......... TENOR SAX SOLO....... SAX QUARTET.......... SAX TRIO............. STAGE BAND........... BAND................. Sax Quartet members are Kelly Falmer, Grant Svoboda, Angie Huebner, and Kris Lape. Heather Rowell, Connie Walsh, Lisa Dodds, and Roberta Giltinan are the Clarinet Quartet. The Trumpet Quartet is Sherry Mclnteer, Steve Walker, Diane Hich-ols, and Denys Shafer. In a local store. Sophomore Lisa Gel ett takes time to choose the perfect card for a special occasion. Junior Traci Harmon and Senior Donnie Stice take a break from cruising Harlan to get a refreshing drink. Accenuate the Positive... The Partnership. It was quite possible that keeping a positive attitude had never been as important to the business community as during the past year. The economic stress in agriculture had an effect on all of us, but none so great as on the merchants and businesses of our community. It was hard to keep a positive attitude during times like these. It has always been a fact that if we have no advertising from local businesses, we either have to charge quite a bit more for each yearbook or have no yearbook. In most cases, we found that the local business community, despite cost cutting measures, still felt an overwhelming obligation to support the yearbook, just as we had an obligation to support them. Just consider high school without: Corsages, boutonnieres, new dresses, or tuxes at prom; A quick burrito for lunch; Video movies to take up time on weekends,- Nikes and large sweatshirts in bright colors filling the halls; A large pizza with everything after a basketball game; Paper and pens to get us through the day; And gas and junkfood to get us through the night cruising Harlan. All of these items were available to students from the local businesses which supported the yearbook. Even the businesses students didn’t come into contact with every day were generous in their support. Businessman Ed Hartman commented, I feel it is an important part of the educational process and also helps to bring to our community a sense of togetherness by supporting the efforts of our young people.” For their support we thank them, and look forward to our continuing partnership in the future. 110 Ads Divider On a Saturday afternoon, Sophomore Vance Ramsey looks at the top selling albums in search for his favorite one. Junior Fernando Karst is serious about choosing just the right styles at a local downtown clothing store. Ads Divider 111 $65 Patron FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY The Bank of Friendly Service Falls City. Nebraska 68355 $50 Patron SOUTHEAST NEBR. TELEPHONE CO. AND SOUTHEAST NEBR. TELEPHONE SALES INC. 110 West 17th Falls City. Nebr. 68355 $40 Patron LICHTY-TUBACH-SIKORA INSURANCE AGENCY Frederick L. Sikora, Agent John H. Lichty. Appraiser Falls City. 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HOFFMAN INSURANCE AGENCY Si Joyce Bek-County Assessor Barb Harring-County Treasurer Gerald Hopp-Extension Agent Debra Kabes-Extension Agent Doug Merz-County Attorney Nevada Williams-County Clerk Insurance All Kinds Clem's Repair Office Mch Repair COUNTY OFFICIALS 116 Ads SENIOR SUMMARIES SHANNON ANDERSON - Yearbook Staff-1 (Academics and Sports Editor), Chorus-2 (Secretary), Drama Club-1, Volleyball- 1, County Government Day, Flag Corps-3 STEVE ANDERSON HARRY ARNOLD - National Honor Society-2, Basketball-4, lettered-1, Track-3, lettered-1, Honor Roll-2 1 2, Most Dedicated Weightlifter SHELLY AVERY - Yearbook Staff-2 (Advertising, Senior, and People Editor), Band-4, Pep Band-4, Pep Club-1, Foreign Language Club-3, Chorus-1, Plays-1, Honor Roll-3, Orange and Black-1, Math Contest-2, Who's Who Among High School Students-1, Pit Band-1, Academic All-American-1 LONIE BAHR - F-Club-2, Football-1, Wrestling-4, lettered-2, Art Awards- 4 KELLY BAUMERT - Class Officer-2 (Secretary), Yearbook Staff-1 (Co-editor), Flag Corps-2, Chorus-1, Student Council-1, County Government Day, Honor Roll-1, Drill Team-2 KENNETH BECKNER - Football-1, Basketball-2 RICHARD BICKFORD - Foreign Language Club-3 (Vice-President), F-Club-4, Cross Country-3, lettered-2, Wrestling-4, lettered-1, Track-1, Golf-1, Math Contest-2 MIKE BIERMAN - F-Club-3, Football-4, lettered-3, Track-1, lettered-1, FFA-4 JEANA BLEVINS - Foreign Language Club-1, Cross Country-2, lettered-2, Basketball-3, Honor Roll-1 2, Cheerleader-1 BOB CAVERZAGIE - National Honor Society-3, Foreign Language Club-1, Drama Club-4, Football-1, Track-1, lettered-1, Art Awards-1, Plays-1, Who's Who Among High School Students SCOTT CLARK - National Honor Society-2, Student Council-1, Football-1, Basketball-4, lettered-1, Golf-1, Plays-1, Honor Roll-4 JOHN COONCE - Drama Club-1, F-Club-2, Football-4, lettered- 2, Wrestling-1, Track-2, lettered-2 JIM DAVIDSON - Wrestling-1, Track-1, Golf-1, County Government Day KARA DECKINGER - National Honor Society-3, Band-4, Stage Band-4, Foreign Language Club-3 (Treasurer), Chorus-2 (President), Pep Band-4, UNO Honor Band-1, Applederas-2, Girls' Show Choir-2, Dozenettes-2, Triple Trio-2, Solo-2, Madrigal-4, All State-2, Doane Honor Choir-3, Wesleyan Honor Choir-1, Plays-4, One Acts-4, Musicals-4, Honor Roll-1, Orange and Black-1 2, Pit Band-1 LISA DODDS - Yearbook Staff-2 (Photographer), Band-4, Clarinet Quartet-4, Clarinet Duet-2, Clarinet Trio-3, Foreign Language Club-2, Volleyball-3, Twirler-3, Honor Roll-2, Pit Band-1 SEAN EICKHOFF - Class Officer-1 (Treasurer), National Honor Society-3, F-Club-2 (President), Football-4, lettered-2, Basket-ball-4, lettered-2, Track-2, FFA-4 (President and Treasurer), County Government Day, Honor Roll-4, Math Contest-1, Outstanding Football Lineman, Academic All-American-1 Seniors Shelly Avery, Usd Dodds, Barb Lape, and Roberta Giltinan pose for a picture with Don Noll who starred in Amerika. Senior Summaries 117 SARA FEEK - Class Officer-1 (President), National Honor Society-2 (President), Foreisn Language Club-2, Chorus-4, Girls' Show Choir-1, Triple Trio-1, Dozenettes-1, Madrigal-1, Musicals-1, Honor Roll-1, Orange and Black-3, Cheerleader-1, Math Contest-3, Who's Who Among High School Students-2, KMA Brain Bowl-2, Peru Brain Bowl-2 SHEILA GIBSON - Yearbook Staff-1 (Advertising Editor), Foreign Language Club-2, Honor Roll-1 2 MICHELLE GILLILAND - Chorus-3 (Secretary and President), Girls' Show Choir-1, Girls' Choir-2, Dozenettes-1, Triple Trio-2, Madrigals-2, Solo-1, All State-2, Doane Honor Choir-2, Wesleyan Honor Choir-1, County Government Day, Plays-1, Musicals-1, Who's Who Among High School Students-1, One Acts-1, Federation (Voice)-I ROBERTA GILTINAN - Band-4, Pep Band-4, Foreign Language Club-3, Clarinet Quartet-2, Clarinet Trio-2, Cross Country-3, lettered-1, Basketball-2, Track-2, Musicals-1, Honor Roll-3, Orange and Black-1, Cheerleader-1, Pit Band-1, National Honor Society-1 REGINA HAGER - Chorus-4, Dozenettes-1 BILL HARDENBERGER - Band-4, Pep Band-4, Stage Band-1 2, FFA-4, Pit Band-1 THERESA HENRICHS - Chorus-4 DARIN HOLMAN - Chorus-1, Drama Club-1, F-Club-4, Football-4, lettered-3, Wrestling-4, lettered-2, Track-3, lettered-2, Art Award-1, Honor Roll-1 2 ANGIE HUEBNER - Class Officer-1 (Treasurer), National Honor Society-2, Band-4 (President), Stage Band-3, Chorus-31 2, Sax Quartet-2, Applederas-3, Dozenettes-2, Triple Trio-2, Madrigal-1, All State Honor Choir-1, Doane Honor Choir-1, Art Awards-1, County Government Day, Musicals-2, Honor Roll-3, Orange and Black-1, Cheerleader-1, Homecoming Queen, Pit Band-1 Michelle Gilliland and Denise Meyer mop up for the audience during the one-act plays. As graduation approaches, Lonie Bahr gives the victory sign. DAVID HUETTNER - Class Officer-2 (President and Vice-President), National Honor Society-2, Foreign Language Club-1, Student Council-3 (President), Football-4, lettered-1, Basket-ball-3, Track-1, Honor Roll-2 SHIRLEY HUPPERT - Chorus-1, Girls' Chorus-1, Volleyball-1, FFA-4 (Reporter), Art Awards-3 Honorable Mention ANGIE KIRKENDALL - Band-3, Foreign Language Club-1, Plays-1, Honor Roll-2 1 2, National Honor Society-1 BRIAN KIRKENDALL - Foreign Language Club-1, F-Club-2, Football-4, lettered-2, Wrestling-1, FFA-4, Homecoming Candidate, Outstanding Football Lineman MARY KUNCE - National Honor Society-2 (Secretary and Treasurer), Band-4, Stage Band-4, Pit Band-1, Flute Duet-2, Plays-2, Orange and Black-4, Math Contest-1, Who's Who Among High School Students, Peru Brain Bowl-2, KMA Brain Bowl-1, Academic All-American-1, One Acts-2 NICK LAMPE - National Honor Society-3, FFA-4, County Government Day, Honor Roll-1, Orange and Black-1 BARB LAPE - Class Officer-2 (Secretary and Treasurer), National Honor Society-2, Band-4 (Vice-President), Foreign Language Club-2, F-Club-4 (Secretary), Clarinet Trio-1, Basketball-3, lettered-2, Track-4, lettered-4, Volleyball-4, lettered-2, County Government Day, Honor Roll-2, Cheerleader-1, Homecoming Candidate, Who's Who Among High School Students-1, Twirler-2, KTNC Outstanding Basketball, Track, and Volleyball Awards CHRIS LINDHOLM - FFA-4, (Vice-President and Parliamentarian) 118 Senior Summaries KAREN MACKEY - Chorus-3, Girls' Chorus-1, Commaderas-4 (President, Treasurer, and Secretary), Dozenettes-2, Track-1, Honor Roll-1 CINDY MARTIN - Band-4, Foreign Language Club-1, Chorus-2, Clarinet Quartet-1, Art Awards-2 (Honorable Mention), Honor Roll-2, Orange and Black-1, Drill Team-1, Pep Band-4, Pit Band- 1, National Honor Society-1 DAVID MERZ - Class Officer-2 (Vice-President and Treasurer), F-Club-3, Student Council-2 (Vice-President), Football-4, letter-ed-3, Wrestling-4, lettered-3, County Government Day, Honor Roll-2 1 2, Homecoming King, KTNC Outstanding Football Award JEFF MERZ - National Honor Society-3, Foreign Language Club-3 (Student Council Representative), Football-2, lettered-1, Basketball-4, lettered-2, County Government Day, Plays-1, Honor Roll-2 1 2, Orange and Black-1 2, Math Contest-4, Who's Who Among High School Students-2, Society of Distinguished American Youth-3 DENISE MEYER - Foreign Language Club-1, Chorus-1, Drama Club-1, Track-1, Plays-1, Honor Roll-1, Who's Who Among High School Students-1, All State Choir-1 DIANE NICHOLS - Band-3 1 2, Stage Band-1, Chorus-4 (Vice-President), F-Club-4, Trumpet Quartet-1, Applederas-3, Dozenettes-3, Basketball-4, lettered-4, Track-4, lettered-4, Volleyball-4, lettered-2, County Government Day, Honor Roll- 2, Cheerleader-1, Drum Majorette-2, KTNC Outstanding Volleyball, Basketball, and Track Awards JEFF OGDEN - Drama Club-1, Honor Roll-1 RHONDA PATTERSON - Foreign Language Club-3, Basketball-1, Track-1, Band-1, Honor Roll-3, Pep Club-1, FHA-1 ANGIE PERDUE - Chorus-4 MELISSA SCHOLL - Foreign Language Club-1, Chorus-2, F-Club-4, Track-4, lettered-4, Volleyball-4, lettered-2, County Government Day, KTNC Track Award, Outstand Field Event Award, Outstanding Female Athlete Award SARA SCRIBNER - Band-3, Foreign Language Club-2, F-Club-2, Basketball-3, lettered-1, Volleyball-4, lettered-2, County Government Day, Honor Roll-2 1 2 DENYS SHAFER - National Honor Society-2, Band-4, Stage Band-4, Foreign Language Club-3, Chorus-3, Girls' Show Choir-1, Applederas-1, Dozenettes-2, Doane Honor Choir-2, Track-1, Plays-4, Musicals-4, Honor Roll-1, Who's Who Among High School Students-1, Pit Band-1 Mary Kunce is exhausted after a long day on the set of Amerika. Senior Class members practice for commencement exercises in Jus Brown Stadium. SHANNON SHAFFER - Class Officer-1 (President), Band-1 2, Foreign Language Club-2, Chorus-2, F-Club-2 (Treasurer), Volleyball-4, lettered-2. County Government Day, Honor Roll- 2, Orange and Black-1 2, Flag Corps-1, Homecoming Candidate LAURIE SPANN - National Honor Society-1, Honor Roll-2, Orange and Black-1, Who’s Who Among High School Students SCOTT STRAUSS - Drama Club-1, F-Club-3, Football-4, lettered- 3, County Government Day KALA WEST - Foreign Language Club-2, Chorus-4 (Secretary), Girls’ Show Choir-1, Triple Trio-1, Madrigal-1, Basketball-1, Musicals-2, Honor Roll-2, Who's Who Among High School Students KENNY WIAR - Football-2, lettered-1, Track-3, lettered-3, Honor Roll-1 2 PHIL WILHELM - National Honor Society-3, F-Club-1, Football-2, lettered-1, Plays-4, Musicals-4, Honor Roll-2, Orange and Black-2, Math Contest-2, Computer Contest-1 DEANA SHAFFER - Foreign Language Club-2, Chorus-3, Student Council-2, Dozenettes-1, Honor Roll-2 1 2, Flag Corps-3, Cheerleader-2, Who's Who Among High School Students Senior Summaries 119 A Adams, Kristy 38, 105 Adams, Tutti 38, 97, 107 Aitken, Tom 52 Allen, Vickie 46, 49, 82, 99 107 Anderson, Shannon 32, 96, 107 Anderson, Steve 32 Anderson, Tiffany 46, 69, 77, 97, 105 106 107 Anthony, Brian 46, 71, 75 Appleoff, Mildred 52, 104, 105 Armbruster, Becky 10, 12.' 27, 38, 41, 67, 69 95 97 102, 103, 105 Armbruster, Joyce 51 Armbruster, Shelly 42, 69. 77. 97. 102, 103 Arnold, David 42, 63, 73 Arnold, Harry 3. 21. 27, 32. 33. 78. 82. 95 Arnold, Randy 42, 95, 99 Avery. Shelly 32. 33, 34, 35, 96, 97, 107, 117 C Bahr, Kerry 46, 69, 102, 107 Bahr, lonie 13, 32, 75, 118 Barber, Debbie 38. 105 Barber, Scott 46. 73, 75, 99 Barker, Lewis 42, 95 Baumert, Brad 42, 75, 86, 88, 107, 108 Baumert, Kelly 22. 32. 96, 107, 124 Baxter, John 42, 99 Becker, Jean 42, 97, 102, 103 Becker, Susan 46 Beckner, Jeff 10, 38, 41, 96, 102, 105 Beckner, Ken 32, 37 Beckner, Kevin 20, 21, 38. 73, 93, 96 Beckner, Paula 38. 105 Bemtz, Paula 10. 11, 46. 49, 102, 103 Bettermann, Donovan 50 Bickford, Richard 32, 33, 61, 71, 75, 86 Biel, Wanda 52 Bierman, Mike 32, 73, 86, 99 Birdsell, Bob 3, 38, 73, 75 Birdsell, Bndgette 46, 77 Blevins, Jeana 32, 71, 100 Blevins, Lonnie 38, 73 Bokelman, Karen 46 Borer, Scott 38. 67, 75. 86, 90 Boyd, Vern 51 Bradley, Ricky 46. 78, 105 Brennan, Terry 35, 50 Brewer, Mark 38, 59, 89, 99 Brott, Steve 50 Brown, Todd 10, 11. 42, 94. 97. 101, 102, 105, 107 Brzon, Marcia 10, 38, 41, 95, 97, 105 Buckminster, Blake 46, 73, 99 Buckminster, Brian 3, 12, 38, 39, 41, 99 Burkey, Laura 10, 38 Burton, Tom 50 Butner, Christy 46, 97 B Campbell, Bo 42 Campbell, Bob 3, 38, 75. 84 Carter, Judi 52, 93, 96 Caverzagie, Bob 33 Caverzagie, Josh 46. 73, 75, 82 Cepuran, Tina 38 Chandler, Kim 46 Chappie, Todd 38 Clark, Aaron 46, 75, 97 Clark, Dan 46, 105 Clark, Nicollc 21, 27, 38, 41, 77, 82, 83, 86. 95, 97 Clark, Scott 32. 33. 78, 95 Clark, Wendy 46, 49 Coleman, Leslie 42 Collins, Lenny 12, 42 Comer, Aaron 42, 73, 78. 81, 107, 108 Cook, Pat 52, 53. 94 Cook, Rachel 10, 21, 38, 55, 95, 96. 101. 102, 107 Coonce, John 32, 73. 82, 86 Cooper, Doug 38, 105 Couse, Dan 46. 73, 75, 82. 107 Craig, Robbie 46, 73, 78 Craig, Shelly 38, 97 INDEX D - F Davidson, Jim 3, 32 Davis, Haney 42 Davis, Tim 42 DeBusk, Jim 38, 54, 73, 80, 81. 89. 91 Deckinger, Kara 10, 32. 95. 97, 101, 102, 104, 105, 107, 108 Deckmger, Mitzi 10, 42, 97, 101, 102, 105, 107 Deckinger, Steve 46. 99 Dodds, Donna 24, 38, 107 Dodds, Lisa 32, 96. 97, 107, 109, 117 101, Dorste, Steve 46, 47, 75 Duerfeldt, Tracy 42, 67, 71, 76, 77 Ebel, Bob 10, 13, 38. 41, 73, 82, 101, 102, 105, 107 Edelman, Carol 42, 102 Egger, Ben 73 Eickhoff, Lawrence 50 Eickhoff, Sean 20, 32, 33. 34, 73, 78, 86. 87, 95, 99 Eis, Bobby 6, 16, 39, 71, 82, 97, 107, 108. 109 Ellison, Wendy 46, 102 Elms, Sherie 46 Elsberry, Diane 39, 94. 97. 100, 107 Elwonger, Mary 10, 42, 101, 102, 103, 105, 107, 108 Feek, Keith 46, 99 Fcek, Sara 25. 32, 34, 35, 100, 101, 102 Fegan, Mark 17, 52, 78 Flaterud, Tore 39, 41, 71, 75. 81. 86 Flynn, Terry 52, 71, 78. 81, 84. 91 Foster, Monty 47, 73, 78, 107 Fouraker, Shannon 47, 77, 105, 107 Fritz, Lisa 42. 60, 100, 107, 108, 109 Fritz, Michele 42 Fritz, Noala 52. 69. 82. 87, 107 Fritz, Norm 52, 53, 99 G Gatz, Sean 39, 67, 73, 78, 82. 86. 94. 95 Gatz, Tiffany 12, 30, 42. 67. 69. 77. 82. 85, 86 Gellett, Lewis 50 Gellett, Lisa 13, 42. 71, 77. 86. 105, 110 Gerweck, Debra 52 Gerweck, Tony 47, 75, 97 Gibson, Sheila 32, 96, 97 Gilliland, Marc 47, 73, 78 Gilliland, Michelle 26, 32, 36, 101, 103, 104, 105, 118 Giltinan, Amy 39, 95, 97 Giltinan, Roberta 32, 34, 70. 71, 95, 97, 100, 107, 109, 117 Godwin, Larry 52 Goll, Shelly 47. 69, 77, 97, 105, 107 Goltz, Doug 78 Goodwin, Norma 39, 102 Graves, Christy 47 Graves, Terri 42 Grider, Maria 47, 105 Groothuis, Laurie 16, 39, 77, 97, 105, 107 H Hager, Kelli 5, 39, 41, 70, 71, 83, 86, 102, 107 Hager, Regina 32, 101, 102 Hager, Shawn 5, 47 Hahn, Cherie 47, 49, 56, 69. 77. 82. 105 Hall, Ginger 42, 69, 100, 102 Hardenberger, Bill 32, 36, 99, 107 Harmon, Traci 39, 97, 100, 110 Hartman, Kristen 18. 39, 41. 95, 96. 97, 100, 101, 102. 104, 105, 107, 109 Hayes, Butch 47 Hayes, Scott 47, 105 Haynes, Mara 69 Heinzelman, Bryan 39 Hennchs, Theresa 32, 102 Hinrichs, Tom 52, 53, 73, 82 Hinz, Kindra 39, 97, 107, 123 Hollens, Scott 39, 55, 78, 82, 86, 99 Holman, Darin 5, 20, 32, 73, 75, 86 Holman, Ron 17, 51, 73, 82, 86 Honea, Brenda 47 Howell, Mike 47, 73, 74. 75 Huber, Ted 39, 67, 73, 78, 82, 83, 86. 90. 97 Huebner, Angie 8, 32, 34, 54, 95, 100, 101, 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109 Huebner, Michelle 10, 43, 54, 101. 103, 107, 109 Huettner, David 32, 73, 94, 95 Huettner, Ralph 36, 50 Huppert, Ann 47, 49, 77, 99 Huppert, Becky 39, 93, 95, 99, 100 Huppert, Shirley 32 Hussenoeder, Stefan 10, 14, 15, 17, 43, 64, 71, 95, 97, 101, 102, 105, 107, 108. 109 I - K Ivey, Margaret 43 Jack, Becky 49, 102, 103 Janko, Elizabeth 10, 39, 97, 105 Janko, John 47, 97 Jenkins, Shannon 17, 47, 69, 77, 102 Joy, Barb 43, 69, 102 Joy, Matt 13, 43, 78 Joy, Ray 17, 47, 73 Justice, Micki 39 Karst, Fernando 39, 59, 97, 111 Kaster, Mike 43 Kennedy, Mary 82 Kirkendall, Angie 32, 36, 95 Kirkendall, Brian 8. 32, 73, 86. 99 Kirkendall, David 47, 75 Kirkendall, Susan 43, 92, 107 Kirkendall, Tacy 43 Knaup, Dave 30, 39, 41, 55. 73, 82. 86. 91, 94, 97 Konstantopoulos, Deena 47 Konstantopoulos, Helen 43, 95, 97 Kunce. Mary 15. 19, 31, 32, 34, 95, 107, 108, 109, 119 L Lampe, Brenda 15, 43, 69, 101, 103, 107 Lampe, Glen 17, 47, 99 Lampe, Nick 32, 34, 95, 99 Laney, Sandy 10, 11, 39, 60, 96, 101, 102, 105 Lape, Barb 8. 32, 36, 68, 69, 82. 85, 86. 87, 95, 106, 117 Lape, Kris 10, 30, 39, 41, 69, 77. 82. 86, 101, 102, 107, 109 Lardizabal, Gabriel 75 Leckenby, William 47 Liberty, Matt 47, 82 Lindholm, Chris 32, 99 Lindholm, Karey 10. 43, 102, 103 Loss, Bob 52, 94 Loss, Jamme 10, 14, 43, 75. 101, 102, 103, 105 Lotter, Angie 39 Lowe, Kristy 39 Lull, Peggy 32, 101, 102 Lunsford, Tom 20, 39, 75 M Mackey, Karen 32, 103, 105 Malcolm, Lori 43, 69, 94, 102. 107 Mandery, Cindy 47 Mandery, Sonya 39 Marteney, Heather 47, 49, 101, 102, 107 Marteny, Amy 43 Martin, Cindy 32, 95, 105, 107 Masonbrmk, John 52 Matthes, LaMarr 86 Matthes, Tracy 18. 39, 72. 73, 78, 79, 82, 86, 123 McAfee, Mist. 26. 39, 82. 86, 102, 103, 105 McClarnen, John 6, 43, 73, 78, 105 McClintock, Ronnie 39 McDowell, Ivy 43 McGill, Candy 21, 40 McGill, Cindy 95 McGinnis, Scott 10, 43, 101, 102, 105 Mclnteer, Sherry 40. 41, 66, 71. 77. 88. 107, 108, 109, 123 McKern, Brenda 47 McKern, Bryan 40 McNeely, Erik 43, 73, 78, 79, 81, 86, 91, 95, 97 Merz, David 6. 8, 18, 32, 55, 67, 72, 73. 75, 84, 86, 94 Merz, Jason 2, 47, 78, 80, 81, 91, 94, 97 Merz, Jeff 3, 14, 18. 24, 32, 34, 67, 78, 86, 95. 97 Merz, Kira 47, 58, 69, 105 Metz, Jamie 47, 75 Meyer, Bob 48. 73, 78, 82, 107 Meyer, David 31, 40, 73, 78, 81, 91, 95 120 Index Meyer, Denise 21, 32, 97, 107, 118 Meyer, Rory 48, 73, 75, 82, 94, 107, 122 Mez, Jason 48. 73, 75 Mez, Rodney 43, 45, 73 Mezger, Richard 52 Miller, Darlene 40, 69. 82, 86 Miller, Melanie 40, 63 Miller, Shawn 16. 40. 74. 75, 84, 96 Moeller, Carol 52 Mount, Jerry 74, 75, 84. 89 Mullins, Jeanne 48, 69, 77, 82, 102, 107 Munn, Larry 4, 52, 66, 73, 75 Murphy, Mike 40, 86, 105 N - P Nelson, Marshall 52 Nichols, Diane 32, 67, 68, 69, 77, 82. 85, 86. 88. 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 123 Niemeyer, Cathy 40, 97, 105 Nissen, Angie 43, 82 Nissen, Jani 43 Noll, Kim 43, 69, 97 Ogden, Jeff 32, 36 Overman, Scott 48, 78 Packett Pat 3£ Palmer, Kelly 14, 40. 41, 71, 94, 95, 97, 106, 107, 108. 109, 123, 124 Parrish, John 50 Parsons, Loyal 14, 43, 71 Patterson, Rhonda 19, 32, 97 Peniska, Jamie 27, 48 Perdue, Angie 32, 36 Perdue, Robin 40 Peterson, Stacie 40, 102 Phroper, Bob 43 Picton, Carol 2, 48 Pierson, Mary Beth 2, 47, 48, 69, 105 Potterf, Barry 75 Potterf, Kari 43. 77. 82. 86. 95, 102, 107 Prater, Coreena 43, 102 Prosser, Shawn 19, 40, 94, 102 R Rader, Melissa 48 Rainey, Chris 43, 63, 78, 82 Ramsey, Marc 48, 73, 107 Ramsey, Stephanie 16, 40, 95, 97, 100, 105, 107 Ramsey, Vance 43, 73, 82, 111 Reeder, Michele 15, 40, 102, 105 Rieger, Julie 48, 99, 103 Rieger, Mary 40. 93. 97, 99. 100, 105, 107 Rieschick, Diana 51 Rieschick, Tony 48, 99, 101, 102, 105, 107, 122 Roberts, Tony 31, 40, 73, 78, 82. 86 Roberts, Warren 10, 40, 97, 105 Rock, Elizabeth 43 Roggenkamp, Ron 51 Romeo, Joe 41, 82 Rowell, Heather 17, 48. 102, 107, 109 S Sailors, Doug 51 Sailors, Randy 44, 75 Sailors, Scott 40, 99 Schawang, Dianne 50 Schawang, Kylie 100 Schawang, Stephanie 10, 48, 102 Schawang, Tami 48, 77. 82, 90 Schawang, Tony 5, 48, 73, 82, 107 Schievelbein, Steve 13, 44, 73, 78, 107 Schlicker, Vivian 51 Schlosser, Debbie 41 Scholl, Melissa 32, 67, 69, 82, 85, 86. 87, 123 Scholz, Glenn 51 Schuetz, Sean 40. 61, 95, 96, 98, 99 Schulenberg, Bill 32 Schwartz, David 10. 11, 15, 17, 44, 56, 78. 94, 95, 97, 101, 102, 105, 107, 108, 109 Schwartz, Reed 17, 19, 31. 40. 41. 55. 73, 82, 86. 95, 124 Scribner, Jon 6, 43, 44. 73, 78. 79. 86. 107. 108 Scribner, Sara 20, 32, 69, 86 Sells, Kelli 44, 102. 107 Sells, Sharon 51 Sells, Tony 40, 63, 105 Sesna, David 40, 41, 71. 78, 82 Sesna, Donna 44. 69, 77, 82, 107 Shafer, Denys 10, 11. 32, 71, 95. 97. 101, 102. 105, 107. 108, 109 Shaffer, Deana 18. 32, 100, 107 Shaffer, Shannon 8. 18, 32, 34, 64, 69. 86, 107 Shields, David 48. 78 Simmonds, Todd 40. 54, 89 Snook, Mike 44, 107 Spann, Laurie 32, 33, 34, 95 Spaulding, Richard 52 Spencer, Dan 48 Stevens, Sean 13, 17, 44. 73. 78, 82. 85. 86. 95, 97, 107, 108, 109, 122 Stice, Donnie 8. 32, 73, 82, 86, 110 Stokes, Shannon 48, 73. 78. 82, 97, 107 Strahm, Arlon 44, 59, 73, 86 Strasil, Jeff 44, 71 Strasil, June 48, 69, 102, 103 Strasil, Melissa 10, 41, 69. 76, 77. 82, 95, 101, 102, 103, 105 Strauss, Scott 20, 32, 73, 86 Strauss, Troy 49 Strecker, Don 82 Suedmeier, Chris 49, 73, 107 Sullivan, Dawn 30, 44, 69, 77 Sumpter, Patricia 49, 102 Svoboda, Grant 44, 73, 78, 80, 81, 84, 86. 89. 94, 95, 97, 106, 107, 108. 109 Svoboda, John 2, 52, 107, 108 T - V Thompson, Norma 53 Tilton, Aaron 26, 44, 63, 71, 75, 82 Titus, Scott 44, 75 Turner, Marty 10, 41 Umland, Tammy 49, 102, 107 VanAbel, Tim 44, 59 Veigel, Mark 31, 41, 73, 78. 81, 89. 95, 107 Veigel, Sara 20, 53 Vernon, Belinda 10. 44, 69, 97, 101, 103, 107 vmsonhaler, Wes 5. 32, 71, 82. 84. 86 Vogt, Vicki 51 Vossen, Bill 77 w - y Waggoner, Veronica 49 Walker, Steve 10. 11, 17, 44, 95, 101, 102, 105, 107, 108, 109. 122 Walsh, Connie 49. 69, 77, 82, 85, 105, 107, 109 Watlington, Barbara 17, 53 Watton, Henry 41 Wemert, Paul 17, 53 Weinert, Tom 77 Wemmann, Dan 10, 49 Wemmann, David 10, 49 Wemmann, Tony 10, 11, 41, 101, 102, 105 Wendtlandt, Michele 41, 105 Wenz, Tom 6, 21, 41. 55, 65. 73, 75, 84. 85, 86, 95 Werner, Todd 49, 78 West, Kala 32, 37, 101. 105 Wharton, John 51 White, Chris 6, 44, 73, 75, 82, 86. 105 White, Ron 36, 53, 73, 82 Wiar, Ken 32, 73, 82 Wilhelm, Amy 41, 94, 95, 97 Wilhelm, Phil 32, 73, 86, 95 Wing, Lisa 10, 44, 102, 103 Wisdom, Chris 44, 59, 73, 105 Wittwer, Jared 49, 73, 75, 107 Young, Carolyn 51 COLOPHON Accentuate the Positive is volume 78 of Falls City High School's yearbook, Orange and Black.' It was published at WaIs worth Publishing Company in Marceline, Missouri. The company representatives were Mike Diffenderfer and Greg Adams. Junior Rachel Cook designed the cover and the division pages. The cover was 150point board with a flame orange sUkscreen design on a black leather-grained sturdite material. Throughout the yearbook the body copy was set in 10 point type; and the captions were set in 8 point italic. Each section editor chose a different style of type for their own section. The opening section, division pages, and closing section used Kabel. Optima was used in the student life section of the annual and Lydian was used in the People section. The academics section of the book used Helvetica, and the sports section used Serif Gothic. Benguiat was used in the organizations section, and Avant Garde type was used in the advertising section of the yearbook. Each section editor also chose their own layout style which was followed throughout the section. Harley Ridgway of Morsman Studio furnished the club and sports 'group pictures. He also printed the Homecoming King and Queen and the 4-color endsheet pictures. The Falls City Journal also donated some pictures. The 1986 Orange and Black sold for $17 per copy. 280 copies of the yearbook were ordered. Index 121 Year concludes on positive note Students ended the year as positively as they had started it. Although many caught spring fever, it rarely interferred with their school activities. High attitudes were kept up to the last day of classes and there were many celebrations as goals were met. Sean Eickhoff, Mike Bierman, Shirley Huppert, and Nick Lampe proved the quality of the FFA chapter by placing third in the state land judging contest. This high finish qualified them for the national competition in Oklahoma City, where they placed 13th out of 97 teams. David Merz won first place in his weight at the Nebraska USA Freestyle Wrestling Tournament in Kearney. He then became eligible to go to China as part of the Nebraska Cultural Wrestling Exchange. Members of the band and flag corps got a taste of Hollywood when they were extras in the TV mini-series Amerika, starring Robert Urich and Chris Kristofferson. Two days were spent taking pictures and getting autographs. Chorus members took care of the last minute preparations for their trip to Vancouver, British Columbia. Buying new clothes, saving every penny for souvenirs, and counting days until departure were part of the ritual. Melissa Scholl was the highlight of the track season. She not only broke her own record, but also threw the shot-put for the longest distance in county history. There were many more things that were worth remembering. Besides these, each person had his or her own victories that made the year a positive one to remember. Rory Meyer uses a bass drum to sit on and rest his feet after a morning of marching in the mini-series Amerika. Steve Walker, Tony Rieschick, and Sean Stevens set up for a show at the East Hills Mall in St. Joseph. 122 CLOSING Kelly Palmer, Diane Nichols, Kindra Hmz, and Sherry Mclnteer wait for a pep rally to begin in the new gym. Melissa Scholl and Tracy Matthes rest for a few minutes on first floor. Closing 123 Accentuate the fond memories Accentuate the positive. The year. It's hard to put into words how much the year meant to most. All the high points and even the low points helped to make the year a hard one to forget. All the events throughout the year helped each of us to grow as individuals. The victories and accomplishments taught us to take pride in ourselves. The defeat and disappointment helped us realize that things didn’t always go the way we wanted them to. As we look back at the events that took place, we often remember the negative things that happened. But the year was also full of positive things that made us laugh or cry with joy, and these things are what we remember first and foremost. Accentuate the positive isn’t only the theme of a yearbook, but a theme of life. Kelly Palmer shows her mopping talent to the public in the one-acts. During halftime at a home basketball game, students do the Boog-i-lou. Members of the Applederas show choir give it their all during a performance. Kelly Baumert and Reed Schwartz rest after a morning of shooting Amerika. 124 Closing mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COM PA N Y