Hemingford High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Hemingford, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1986 volume:

was named In honor of Hemmlngsford. the settlers' former home. Much of Hemlngford's early history Involved the location of the Bo Butte County teat. After the county was created from southern Dawe County In 1BB6. the courthouse was built In rival Nonpareil. Later. In an 1690 election. Hemingford secured the prize with the backing of the Lincoln Land Company which wished to promote the community's growth. County offices remained here until 1699 when voters designated Alliance the permanent county .seat In still another bitterly - fought election. The court- house was moved on the Burlington railroad from Hemingford to Alliance. This area became noted for the production of alfalfa seed and potatoes. In 1930, 1.693 carloads of potatoes were shipped from Hemingford and the town was known as the Potato Capital of the World . Today Hemingford remains an Important agricultural center for the northern panhandle. «t« Hookie� 4-M Clrt Nfbrmki Historical Soctat HEMINGFORD The site of Hemingford was first settled by Canadian Immigrants In the summer of 1665. A town company was organized In 1666 and land was sold to the Lincoln Land Company which formally platted The Bobcat 1986 mi Hemingford, Nebraska Volume 33 Just a Little Bit Better After all it told and done, I find that there I no greater rule for making and holding friends, for happiness and contentment, and real enjoyment of life, than doing unto others as I would like them to do unto me and try to do It just a little bit better. —Robert Anderson, ex-slave and Hemingford area resident Just a Little Bit Better 3 ...Happy 100th, Hemingford! cn HEMINGFORI) SPUD DAY CELEBRATION '■a SKPT. 1 r , Admission • • $0.50 War Tax • • $0.05 Total • - $ 0.55 00 00 o NO 00 ON Albums STATE ■ Just a Little Bit Better Seniors ★★★★★ ★★ ★ ★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ Hemingford High School's Class of 1986 was a talented and accomplished group as evidenced by the $124,000 in scholarships members of the class were awarded during May 18 graduation ceremonies. The 34 member class was the second largest group to graduate from Hemingford High School in the 1980's. The class chose maroon and gray as its colors and Goodbye by Night Ranger as its song. The seniors' understanding of the importgjnce of goal-setting was reflected in the class motto- Our dreams are such fragile things . . . and yet they are strong enough to hold tomorrow's bright promises. Senior class officers included Lori Walters (president), Mark Nikont (vice- president), Juli Loomis (secretary), Paul Hanks (treasurer) and Tim Campbell and Mimi Craig (student council representatives). 8 1—Wendy Evan checks bar antri on an ac- counting a lgnm nt. 2—Mad in recognition of Mr . Roger (Annette) Davie ' fir t kindergar- ten class, a decorated cake awaits slicing. 3—Seniors en|oy the sophomore servers’ prom skit. 4—Sean Delsing runs the sound system during a school dance in the multi-purpose building on the fairgrounds. 5—Theron Jensen and Tim Campbell clown around during a senior party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Honks. 6—Box Butte County Fair Queen Tamro Prochazka and Miss Congeniality Wendy Evans share a moment In the fair grandstands. 7—Lori Walters sings with her classmates during the hanging of the senior class picture. SENIORS—at left, first row: Tim Campbell, Mlmi Craig, Sean Delsing. Second row: Wendy Evans, Rick Forsstrom, Joel Garber. At right: Paul Hanks, Perry Hansen, Melisa Harden. 9 1—Juli Loomis delivers the welcome during Honors Night proceedings. 2—Lori Walters and Kim Murdock, the only seniors on the Lady Cat basketball team, listen Intently to Coach John Stanton during a timeout. 3—Senior Paul Hanks, sophomore Sam Braunlnger and seniors Sean Delsing and Rick Forsstrom get ready for pep band at the girls' state basketball tour- nament. 4—Jerry Schock and Theron Jensen relax before the annual Wrestling Team Pig Out . 5—High School secretary Leona Wilkins visits with Michele Heinz and Shelly Tschacher during a basketball game. 6—Carol Schekall is caught In the act during an FHA tea. 7—The Spanish class plays Hemlngford Squares, their own version of Hollywood Squares. 8—Heinz, Sue Woodsmall and Mimi Craig enjoy a bite in the home ec room. SENIORS—at left, first row: James Hatterman, Michele Heinz, Ed Hopper. Second row: Theron Jensen, Kevin Kresl, Tim Kumpf. At right: Juli Loomis, Randy Manion, Steve Merrill. 11 12 1—Michele Heinz, Shelly Tschacher and Miml Craig ting with the senior class during the hanging of the class picture. 2—Prom atten- dants Theron Jensen and Sue Woodsmall take part in the prom coronation ceremonies. 3—Trish Wilkins lights a candle during National Honor Society initiation. 4—During an FHA tea, Kim Murdock en|oys the refreshments. 5—Lori Walters and Paul Hanks share the prom royalty spotlight with Eric Klemke and Chelsea Jensen. 6— Craig serves punch in the home ec room. 7— Wendy Evans, Joel Garber, Mark Nikont and Craig relax at a senior get-together. SENIORS—at left, first row: Shane Morriss, Kim Murdock, Mark Nikont. Second row: Tamra Prochazka, Greg Ruffing, Tammy Schaper. At right: Carol Schekall, Jerry Schock. 1 3 1— Guidance counselor Ed Planansky makes a scholarship presentation to Sue Woodsmall. 2— Posing with the board that bears their names, charter members of the Bobcat 12” Club include Trevor Williams, Paul Hanks, Tim Campbell and Ron Wood. 3—Seniors listen to graduation ceremony instructions from Mr. Lyle Fodnes. 4—Perry Hansen enjoys a snack at a senior class gathering. 5—A large crowd ob- serves commencement ceremonies. 7—Tamra Prochazka adjusts Melisa Harden's graduation gown. 8—Carol Schekall, Jull Loomis and Ran- dy Manion share a conversation. SENIORS—at left: Rich Strieker, Jason Swanson, Shelly Tschacher, Lori Walters. At right: Trlsh Wilkins, Trevor Williams, Ron Wood, Sue Woodsmall. 15 Juniors ,'Juniors found that 1985-86 beought increased demands, responsibilities and freedoms in all areas of school life. As juniors, class members played key roles in athletics, played key roles in speech, drama and music activities and also began thinking seriously about life after high school. Eight juniors, along with two senior class members, traveled to Washington, D.C. to take part in the Close Up Foundation program. Along with Close Up trip sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kotschwar, the students had an intense week of study and observation of American government. Officers for the junior class in 1985-86 were Trish Laeger (president), Jake Clark (vice-president). Deb Specht (secretary treasurer) and Pete Jensen and Tricia Turek (student council representatives). 16 1— Mike Raben, Trlth Laeger and Jill Hooper enjoy the prom banquet entertainment. 2— Renae Reifschneider and Todd Yardley dan- ce to the sounds of Scam at the prom dance. 3— Juniors John Cullan, Pete Jensen and David Eisner listen to the words of the National Honor Society initiation ceremony. 4—During the Homecoming pep rally, juniors perform a skit. 5—Jake Clark and Dan Pianalto listen closely during a music concert. 6—Video team mem- ber Pete Jensen awaits the start of a basketball game. 7—Arlc Manion performs during the spring play. JUNIORS—At left: Jake Clark, John Cullan, Bill Dillon. John Ditsch, David Eisner. Tracy Frahm, Julienne Gasseling. At right, first row: Mindy Hanzes, Jill Hooper, Toni Hopper, Pete Jensen, Tresa Jensen, Stephanie Kampbell. Second row: Terri Kinser, Tricia Klemke, Kristy Krueger, Patty Krueger, Trish Laeger, Bub Long, Jill Lynch. 17 1—Mike Raben and Pete Jensen enjoy the food at the wrestling team's Pig Out.” 2—Jill Hooper and tammy Wiggins run the scoreclock during a wrestling match. 3—Dani Puita and Trlclo Klemke await the start of the Hemingford-Plerce game at the state basket- ball tournament. 4—Jerry Yeager and John Cullan perform in the Readers Theatre group. 5—Stephanie Kampbell decorates for the juniorsenior prom. 6—Trlcla Turek inspects the makeup on the one-act play cast. JUNIORS—At left, first row: Aric Manion, Scott Olson, Dan Planalto, Dani Puita, Mike Raben. Second row: Renae Reifschneider, Ray Rojas, Deb Specht, Trlcla Turek, Tracey Vogel. At right: Tonya Wickham, Tammy Wiggins, Bryon Williams, Todd Yardley, Brenda Yeager. 19 Sophomores As second-year high school student, 26 sophomores experienced driver education and more responsibility than they had as freshmen. Some of the sophomores were chosen as servers for the junior-senior prom banquet. Several sophomores made plans to tour parts of Eurpoe during the summer of 1986. However, due to political tensions and terrorist threats in Europe, the group can- celled its plans. Class officers included Chris Baer (president), Stacia Jensen (vice-president), Val Planansky (secretary), Marcia Puita (treasurer) and Dan Walters and Kaylene Kumpf (student council representatives). 20 1— Jenny Schock waves to the cameraman. 2— Sam Brauninger and Kathleen Gasseling wait for the band to march at the state fair. 3— Brauninger rides a stick horse during the prom banquet skit, cheered on by Marcia Puita. 4— Angie Kotschwar consoles Tricla Klemke during the three-act play. 5—Gasseling models a new fad In sunglasses. 6—Jeff Hatterman sings a solo during the spring concert. 7—Dana Dillon cheers during a pep rally. 8—Clint Bruhn portrays a runner during the prom servers' skit. 9—Leeann Bruns plays a piano duet with Klemke during the spring concert. SOPHOMORES—At left: Ed Adamson. Chris Baer, Trent Belknap, Sam Brauninger, Clint Bruhn, Leeann Bruns, Rick Cofer. At right, first row: Julie Cullan, Dana Dillon, John Eisner, Kathleen Gasseling, Doug Groves, Jeff Hat- terman, Beth Hudson. Second row: Stacia Jen- sen, Danette Jespersen, Angie Kotschwar, Kaylene Kumpf, J.J. Larson, Jennifer Lilley, Tammy Morgan. 21 1—The sophomore prom servers wish the juniors and seniors good luck. 2—Coach Zurn wraps Angie Kotschwar's ankle at the state basketball tournament. 3—Jennifer Walters accompanies the stage band. 4—Jennifer Lilley accepts the load of band uniforms playfully dumped on her. 5—The halls show evidence of the sophomores' creative ability. 6—Marcia Pulta entertains at the prom banquet. 7—Leeann Bruns prepares to play with the pep band at the state tournament. 8—Chris Baer waits for the bell to ring during typing class. 9—Stacla Jensen holds her Americanism Essay Contest award. SOPHOMORES—At left, first row: Susan Olson, Val Planansky, Skye Prather. Second row: Jamie Prochazka, Marcia Puita, Jenny Schock. At right: Stephanie Strieker, Laura Trickier, Dan Walters. 2 3 PrQslimen Consisting of 21 girls and 10 boys, the freshman class encountered many new activities as they began their high school careers. In sports, many experienced the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat for the first time on the varsity and junior varsity level. Several freshmen made significant contributions to varsity athletic teams in their first year of high school competition. Freshman class officers for the year were Jami Cullan (president), Lee Davies (vice-president), Jennifer Walters (secretary), Laura Specht (treasurer) and Greg Hill andTeri Brauninger (student council representatives). 1—Cora Lohmeyer talks with Coach Zurn about her noxt event. 2—Jorry Yeager plays Hairy Man in one of the Readers Theatre presen- tations. 3—JoAnn Ro|as and Marsha Harden cheer during varsity basketball action. 4—Jaml Cullan and Brenda Reifschneider eat lunch at the state fair. 5—Jennifer Walters looks to pass the ball. 6—Todd Turek and Greg Hill watch a basketball game while taking a break from the concession stand. FRESHMEN — At left: Charlene Adamson, Steve Banks, Terl Brauninger, Jam! Cullan, Lee Davies, Nell Fullen. At right: Christine Haller, Marci Hanzes, Marsha Harden, Greg Hill. 25 1—Jomi Cullan plays with tha pap band during a ballgama. 2—Todd Turak runs tha 3200 during a track moot. 3—Bobcat mascot Marsha Hardon takas a braak. 4—Laura Spacht flashas” tha audianca during tha chorus' prasantation of Amarlcan Pop. 5—Brando Raifschnaidar sands a spika towards tha Hamingford opponant. 6—Tari Brauningar wot- chas as Mrs. Hucka fixas a typawritar. 7—Raif- schnaidar and Spacht parform thair fluta duat at tha mlnlconcart. FRESHMEN—At loft: Saan Jansan, Katrina Kruagar, Janni Lohl, Cara Lohmayar, Jaka Lynch, Laslia Mazanac. At right, first row: Saan O'Connor, Lori Olson, Crystal Prallo. Branda Raifschnaidar. Sacond row: JoAnn Rojas, Panny Shavar, Laura Spacht, Tanya Tschachar, Todd Turak, Jannifar Waltars. Lyla Wurst. 27 Junior Hi h Junior high students were very busy in school activities as they moved closer to becoming high school students. Besides their regular classroom activities, junior high students spent a good deal of time and energy in the computer room, on the school's fron lawn playing various games and in organized athletic com- petition. The boys were Panhandle Conference champions in basketball and track and won the Mullen Invitational Wrestling Tournament. Eight grade class officers were Jeff Gaertig (president), Scott Wilkins (vice- president), Dave Schekall (secretary), Kim Turek (treasurer) and Ed Olson and Joe Planansky (student council representatives). Seventh grade officers included Corey Campbell (president), Kim Wood (vice-president), Sonja Shaver (secretary treasurer) and Stacy Cofer and Brian Specht (student council representatives). 1—Joe Planansky helps himself to food during the wrestling team supper. 2—Eighth grade boys watch a convocation with Mr. Andrew Meade, student teacher. 3—Dave Schekall and Kim Wood dance to the music at the Sweetheart Dance. 4—Eighth graders play a card game in the library on the last day of school. 5—Kim Wood. Stacy Cofer, Kim Turek, Sonja Shaver and Beccl Lehl cheer during a var- sity basketball game. 6—Dan Davies shoots during a junior contest. 7—Planansky shoots against a tough opposing defense. EIGHTH GRADE—At left, first row: Kevin Bushnell, Dan Davies, Milly Dickey. Jeff Gaertig, Ken Jenkins, Randy Jenkins, Tim Krix, Joe Minich. Second row: Ed Olson, Joe Planansky, Beto Puita, Tonya Raben, Eunice Renteria, Ryan Reynolds, Julie Riggs. At right, first row: Bob Schefcik, Dave Schekall, Kim Turek. Second row: John Wickham, Tim Wickham, Scott Wilkins, Dawn Zier. 29 30 1—Seventh grad students en|oy the state fair trip with the marching band. 2—Ricky Puita checks over his music while waiting to play. 3— Lance Magnuson, Jeff Morgan and Chris Ward watch television and read magazines. 4— Timmy Ro|as watches a Hemingford football game. 5—Seventh grade students work on completing a math assignment. 7—Seventh grade boys share a conversation. 8—Mrs. Hanks answers a question for Cliff Nyffler. SEVENTH GRADE-At left, first row: Jenny Amburgey. Corey Campbell, Todd Chaney, Stacy Cofer. Second row: Amy Hall, Elizabeth Kaiser. Kalvin Kresl, Becci Lehl. At right, first row: Mac Long, Lance Magnuson, Tracy Mc- Cart, Jeff Morgan, Zak Peters, Robert Prelie. Second row: Ricky Puita, Timmy Rojas, Faron Schock, Sonja Shaver, Clint Spath, Brian Specht, Sterling Stinson. Third row: Rynae Sydow, Chris Taylor. Shon Townsend, Chris Ward, Lori Wilder, Kim Wood, Anthony Wyland. 3 1 Elementary ★ ★★ 1—KINDERGARTEN —Bottom row: Brandon Vogel, Aaron Wade, Joth Yeager, Michaela Stanton, Mandy Horn, Tobie Baker, Jeff Tschacher, April Moravek, Desiree Reynolds. Second row: Jeramy Lllteras, Michael Coleman, Melissa Curtis, Sarah Schmitt, Katie Gettert. Tori Sorensen, John Sample, Krista Shimek, Troy Sorensen, Matt Benda. Third row: Billy Watson, Justin Wickham, Steve Wick, Chad Buskirk, Melissa Kuhn, Kara Haas, Adam Davies, Dali Hucke, Trent Phillips. Fourth row: Mrs. Davies, Buck Mintken, Carl Whitlock, Jason Lyford, Jared Thompson, Shawn Krause, Michael Davies, Joshua Wickham, Joh Leisy, Eric Reed, Zack Vasa. Not pictured: Mrs. Prochazka. 2—FIRST GRADE—Bottom row: Justin Schumacher, Nick Pianalto, Sarah Moser, Chad Swanson, Roy Garcia. Second row: Nicholas Schledewitz, Chris Thomas, Wendy Lewis, David Park, Amabely Martinez, Patrick Bruning. Third row: Mrs. Stolldorf, Ray Sydow, Mandy Whaley, Laura Gasseling, Shelly Buskirk, Aaron Johnson, Heather Bremer. 3—FIRST GRADE—Bottom row: Jessica Hen- drickson, Becky Schmit. Ceyonne Ullrich, Ann Manning, Micky Wright, Mark Swanson. Second row: Jeramy Behn, Nicholas McCoy, Chris Robertson, Tim Buskirk, Connie Hanlon. Shelly Burri. Third row: Larry Mazanec, Anna Fester, Starr Wickham, Levi Bradis, Nick Krul, Miss Bieck. ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★A 32 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 4— SECOND GRADE—Bottom row: Bonjomin Rowe. Coroy Wlnten. Kory Haas. Darcy Kam- pboll, Christine Hanlon. Socond row: Sam Wickham, Wondy Davie , Holly Zajlc, Kelli Taylor, Andy Bremer. Third row: Joshua Han- son, Melony Manning, Nichole Shlmek, Michael Gibson, Sheila Monger, Mrs. Engel. 5— SECOND GRADE—Bottom row: Matt Smith, Cody Swanson. Kim Moeller, Julie Hennings, Chris McMahon. Second row: Missy Burri, Heidi Za|ic, Lori Olson, Jessie Mintken, Mrs. Engelhaupt. Third row: Audra Wallace, P.J. Long. Pat Garcia, Gerrl Fenner, Danea Wright. 6— THIRD GRADE—Bottom row: Derrek Bauer- sach, Travis Lewis, Dennis Harrahill, Mike Hon- stein. Lindsay Kaiser. Second row: Jeff Shaver. Doylln Hatterman. Sean Hall. Sarah Magnuson, Henry Kampbell. Michael Larson. Third row: Christa Jensen, Lindsay Furman, Paul Hen- nings, Derrick Jespersen, Mrs. Za|ic. ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 33 Elementary 1—THIRD GRADE—Bottom row: Rachol Fur- man, Rebecca Furman, Roxann Whitlock, Jenny Coleman, Lee Mazanec, Heather Park, Kenny Brown, Jo h Engel, Tonya Davies. Second row: Matt Lliteras, Chad Whaley, Jeff Benda, Kim Shaver, Lisa McCart, Angie Liebers, Kristine Sample, Mrs. Laeger. 2 — FOURTH GRADE—Bottom row: Becky Davies, Nathan Lohmeyer, Guy Gonzales, Jeremy McMahon, Jason Horn, Riley Baker, J.J. Monger. Second row: Toby Wright, Ryan Gasseling, Travis Sorensen, Perry Campbell, Amy Behn, Matt Swanson, Matthew Smith, Lori Magnuson, Mrs. Hucke. Third row: Jamie Tschacher, Justin Raben, Brandy Ducker, Abram Garcia, Shan- non Dudley, Marla Larson, Alicia Gasseling, Marcha Roach. 3—FIFTH GRADE—Bottom row: Tammy Davies, Nice! Gonzales, Casey Spath, Becky Thomas. Serena Renteria. Second row: Michael Adamson, Mark Klemke, Crystal Tschacher, Krista Campbell. Amy Davies. Third row: Scott Ducker, Matt Honstein, Lee Mar- tinez, Brian Thramer, Justin Gibson. Not pic- tured: Stephanie Bushnell, Bill Hansen, Laurie Mazanec, Sidney Stinson. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 3 4 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 4—FIFTH AND SIXTH—Bottom row: Brian Ben- da, Scott Krause, Amy Boor, Heather Gasseling, Dawn Davies. Second row: Chris Engel, Mindy Wheelock, Danielle Reynolds, Holly Wade. Third row: Shane Sexton, Craig Kumpf, Samantha Horn, Mary Hennings. Not pictured: Mrs. Ahrens. 5—SIXTH GRADE—Bot- tom row: Angela O'Brien, Dawn Spearance, Darrell Jenkins, Troy Turek. Christine Lelsy, Tera Gasseling, Chrystal Park. Second row: Adam Hall, Donnie Cler, Tammy Roach, Natasha Wyland, Matt Bremer, Archie Shipp. Third row: Kristie Schaper, Sherri Magnuson, Darby Jespersen, Ed Planansky, Lyla Bradis, Aaron Sorensen, Mrs. Thomas. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 35 Faculty Two new faces were found on the high school teaching staff when classes began in August of 1985. New to the Home Economics Department was Miss Beverly Nieveen. A 1985 University of Nebraska graduate, Miss Nieveen is from Adams, NE. Also new to the faculty was Mrs. Ken (Ramona) Hucke, business teacher. Mrs. Hucke, a Hemingford graduate, taught during the 1985-86 school year for Mrs. John (Mary) Stanton who was on a year's leave of absence. The newly-formed Hemingford Optimist Club made the first presentation of the club's Outstanding Educator Award in 1986. The award, presented during the annual Honors Night, was given to Mr. Lyle Fodnes, high school principal. Three student teachers from Chadron State College spent a portion of the school year at Hemingford as part of their teacher training. Mrs. Dick (Lorraine) Boness (English library), Mr. Matt Kruse (social studies) and Mr. Andrew Meade (science) each spent nine weeks as part of the high school faculty. 36 1—Mrs. Hucke types up an assignment for her class. 2—Miss Zurn speaks at the sports banquet. 3—Mrs. Shaver talks with Omaha World-Herald reporter Tom Allan. 4—Mr. Stolldorf writes a math problem on the board. 5—Scott Wilkins gets an explanation from Mr. Planansky. 6—Chris Baer and Greg Hill joke with Mr. Fodnes outside the concession stand. 7— Mr. Kotschwar models his Bobcat tie. 8— Miss Nieveen talks to a parent during the FHA Valentine's Day Tea. 9—Teachers discuss strategy during the FHA student-faculty basketball game. FACULTY—At left, first row: Martin Egging, Lyle Fodnes. Second row: Judy Gasseling, Bev Hanks. At right, first row: Don Hanks, Ramona Hucke, Pam Jacobsen, Tim Lanik, Mary Lliteras. Second row: Beverly Nieveen, Ed Planansky, Sue Shaver, John Stan- ton, Bill Stolldorf, Barb Zurn. 3 7 38 1—Mrs. Hucke and Mr. Egging visit while spon- soring a school dance. 2—Mr. Stanton speaks to the sports banquet audience. 3—Miss Zurn gets her plate filled for lunch. 4—Mr. Stanton types diligently In the journalism room. 5—Mr. Hanks watches the Bobcats compete at a track meet. 6—Mr. Planansky gives instructions to wrestlers and parents at the annual wrestling Pig Out.” 7—Mr. Lanik talks to the team during a timeout. 8—Mrs. Shaver introduces a song to the concert audience. 8—Miss Nieveen participates in a pep rally. 10—Miss Nieveen and Mimi Craig enjoy a game during a home ec class baby shower. 11—Mr. Fodnes accepts the Educator Of The Year award from Optimist president Larry Sydow. 39 Activities 4 1 Homecoming ★★ ★ ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★ ★ Hemingford High School began a new tradition in 1985-86 with the institution of Winter Homecoming as well as the annual Fall Homecoming. This year's Win- ter Homecoming dance was held on February 7, 1986 in conjunction with the wrestling and basketball seasons. Special emphasis was placed on the par- ticipation activities with royalty being nominated by each group. Winter royalty included King Tim Campbell and Queen Carol Schekall and attendants Michele Heinz, Kim Murdock, Sue Woodsmall, Sean Delsing, Perry Hansen, Mark Nikont, Jerry Schock and Ron Wood. Bennett County High School from Martin, SD was the opponent for the annual Fall Homecoming football game. The Bobcats trounced the Warriors 39-0 in a Friday evening contest. Earlier in the day, students celebrated the occasion with a coronation of royalty and a pep rally. Crowned during the festivities were King Theron Jensen and Queen Lori Walters. Attendants included Tamra Prochazka, Carol Schekall, Tim Campbell and Paul Hanks. 42 1—Kim Turek participates In the Winter Homecoming festivities. 2—The student body keeps time to “On You Bobcats during the Homecoming pep rally. 3—Mark Nikont takes part in the student council skit. 4—Theron Jen- sen portrays the mother in the student council skit. 5—Homecoming royalty poses for photographers. 6—Nikont lectures to the skit cast. 7—Tricia Turek (father) and Mlmi Craig (son) discuss wrestling results. 8—Winter Homecoming king and queen Tim Campbell and Carol Schekall are all smiles after their crowning. 9—Mr. Lanik tries to put on a pair of diapers in Homecoming pep rally competition. 43 FF FH★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Under the direction of Mr. Ken Brown, the Hemingford chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) had a busy and a successful year of projects and com- petition. Chapter members tended to individual projects, held their annual fruit sale and competed in various district and state contests. Those qualifying for the state FFA contest in Lincoln were Randy Manion, Steve Merrill and Jerry Schock in meat judging; John Ditsch, Ed Hopper, Rich Strieker and Bryon Williams in livestock management; Jason Swanson, Dan Walters and Trevor Williams in farm management and John Cullan, David Eisner and John Eisner in agronomy. The Hemingford chapter of the Future Homemakers of America (FHA) was un- der the sponsorship of a new faculty member. Mis Beverly Nieveen. According to Nieveen, the local chapter had a very successful year on the local, district and state level. At the district contest, Stacia Jensen, Angie Kotschwar, Kaylene Kumpf and Val Planansky earned a gold in food and nutrition. Also earning a gold were Michele Heinz and Sfeph Kampbell in Consumer Home Management. Heinz and Kampbell also participated in the FHA State Leadership Conference in Lincoln. On the district level, Planansky was elected vice-president and Kam- pbell was elected to the post of district secretary. 1—Mr. Brown reviews the progress of the FFA fruit sale with Dan Walters. 2—FFA FHA Sweetheart Royalty candidates includes Trevor Williams, Carol Schekall, Lori Walters, Theron Jensen, Trish Wilkins and Mark Nlkont. 3—Mr. Egging goes up for a basket against the defen- se of Dave Schekall. 4—FHA members enjoy the Valentine's Day Tea with their mothers and teachers. 5—Lori Walters and Theron Jensen reign as queen and king of the Sweetheart Dance. 6—Students enjoy the music at the Sweetheart Dance. 7—David Eisner and John Cullan practice plant identification for an FFA contest. 8—The faculty team takes a timeout during the FHA student faculty basketball game. 9—Carol Schekall and Brenda Reif- schneider decorate the Christmas tree in the lobby. 4 5 Student Council Honor Society Student council was more active in 1985-86 than in recent years, according to student council president Theron Jensen. Led by Jensen and vice-president Mark Nikont, the council sponsored four dances (including the Winter Homecoming), bought new speakers for the sound system purchased by the drama club, donated money to the Close Up students, helped finance the multi-media presentation The Prize and helped with Hemingford's centennial festivities. During Honors Night activities Jensen passed the symbolic president's gavel to brother Pete Jensen, elected student council president for 1986-87. Tricia Turek was elected council vice-president. Hemingford's chapter of the National Honor Society increased its ranks by nine during spring initiation ceremonies. The nine new initiates were seniors Wendy Evans and Trish Wilkins and juniors John Cullan, David Eisner, Jill Hooper, Pete Jensen, Dani Puita, Deb Specht and Tricia Turek. Senior member Lori Walters was awarded a $1,000 National Honor Society Scholarship in May. 4 6 1—Student council vice-president Mark Nikont and president Theron Jensen display the American flag given to the high school by the family of the late William Moravek. 2—Trlcla Turek and Mimi Craig play key roles In the student council skit. 3—Jensen congratulates his brother, Pete, on becoming the 1986-87 student council president. 4—The 1986 National Honor Society inductees are ready for congratulations from the members. 5—Honor society members Tammy Wiggins and Jill Lynch give directions to Debbie Jensen during parent teacher conferences. 6—Honor Society member Mark Nikont reads part of the initiation ceremony. 7—Wearing the gold medallions signifying their Honor Society membership, Nikont and Wendy Evans recieve scholarship presentations during graduation ceremonies. 4 7 Speech Dromo Hemingford's speech had an active, successful year according to speech coach Mrs. Robert (Mary) Lliteras. “The speech program is growing stronger and I'd like to see more people take part, Lliteras remarked. She also noted that the team experienced one major setback during the season when a local snowstorm prevented the team from participating in the district meet. Officers for the speech club included Carol Schekall (president), Dani Puita (vice-president), Tammy Wiggins (secretary) and Mark Nikont (contest director). The drama club presented a one-act play and a three-act play during the year. The group took the third act of “The Curious Savage to the one-act play contest in January and received an excellent rating. “The Curious Savage was presen- ted in its entirety in April during three separate performances directed by Mr. Lyle Fodnes. 1985-86 marked the first year that both speech and drama club members could receive an “H monogram for their efforts. 4 8 1—Stage crew member Rick Forsstrom works on getting the job done. 2—In a scene from The Curious Savage, cast members attempt to solve the mystery of the missing money. 3—One-act play cast members listen to a critique of their performance at the district con- test. 4—During the all-school three-act play, Aric Manion demonstrates his method of exer- cising to Tricla Klemke, Tamra Prochaika and Carol Schekall. 5—Kim Murdock sputs a hateful message during the three-act play. 6—Wendy Evans and Paul Hanks have an on-stage discussion. 7—Marcio Pulta, John Cullan and Carol Schekall, all members of the Readers' Theatre group, present Willie and the Hairy Mon. 8—Klemke clings to her stuffed bear during The Curious Savage. 9—Cast mem- ber Schekall prays to see someone through the keyhole as Prochazka and Ron Wood look on. 49 Band Exceptionally busy was the way band director Mrs. Doug (Susan) Shaver described the 1985-86 school year. First semester began with a September trip to Lincoln for the Nebraska State Fair. In Lincoln, the band not only marched in the State Fair but also attended an Alabama concert and watched the Nebraska Cor- nhuskers play the Florida State football team. Hemihgford again hosted the Panhandle Conference band clinic with this year's guest clinician Mr. Dean Maxwell from Scottsbluff. The band also perfor- med during a Christmas concert and spring pop concert, presented a pre-contest concert and played for Hemingford's centennial celebration. The concert band rated excellent at the district music contest in Scottsbluff. Instrumentalists receiving superior ratings were the flute duet (Brenda Reif- schneider and Laura Specht) and the saxophone duet (Leeann Bruns and Tricia Klemke). 50 1—Trlcla Klomko direct tho band as thoy ploy for on audionco of tho stato fair. 2—Tho mar- ching band tokos a brook aftor parading at tho stato fair. 3—Mrs. Shavor dlrocts tho band during tho spring concort. 4—Tho bond porfor ms for tho spring concort audlonco. 5—Klomko loads tho band at Lincoln. 6—Sholly Tschachor, Micholo Holm and Tanya Rabon play tho por- cussion with tho concort band. 7—Whilo atton- ding tho stoto fair In Lincoln, tho bond tokos a rost on tho stops of tho capitol. 8—Pop bond mombors ploy a tuno during tho girls' stoto baskotball tournamont. 5 Chorus ★★ ★ ★■ • ★★ ★ ★★ Hemingford's chorus capped a successful year by earning a superior rating at the district music contest in Scottsbluff. Besides performing in the district contest, the 59-member group participated in the Panhandle Conference Choral Clinic, presented a Christmas concert, sang for students during in-school concerts and performed at graduation ceremonies. The chorus also took part in Hemingford Centennial Day festivities by singing and dancing to the musical anthology American Pop. 1 1—Pete Jensen. Rick Forsstrom, Mark Nikont and Mika Raben ting a quartet at the minicon- cert. 2—Dana Dillon and Julie Cullan perform a dance during American Pop. 3—Jerry Yeager break dances to the tune Maniac during American Pop . 4—During the spring minicon- cert, Shelly Tschacher, Michele Heinz, Stephanie Kampbell, Mimi Craig, Dani Puita and Marci Puita combine for a sextet. 5—The choir performs for students during a spring per- formance. 6—Sue Woodsmall dances the Twist to some fifties music. 7—Mrs. Shaver directs the choir. 8—The choir sings American Pop for the student body. 53 Prom ★★★ ★★ ★★ ★ ★★★★★ ★ After several months of planning by the junior class, the annual prom took place on May 10, 1986. Sophomore servers waited on juniors, seniors and faculty gathered for the banquet in the basement of the Methodist Church. Later, the servers entertained with sits satirizing the senior class and faculty. Decorated to the theme of “Tropical Paradise,“ the elementary gym was the setting for the prom dance and coronation. Scam provided music for the dan- ce, set amidst palm trees, fountains and pools and a setting tropical sun. Named king and queen during the coronation ceremony were seniors Paul Hanks and Lori Walters. Attending the senior royalty were juniors Tricia Turek and Jake Clark, sophomores Marcia Puita and Chris Baer and freshmen Jennifer Walters and Todd Turek. 5 4 1—Stephanio Kampboll and Poto Jonton dan- co tho night away at tho prom danco. 2—Dani Polta work on prom docorations. 3—Tricla Klomko foods Ron Wood at tho sonior broakfast hold oftor tho prom. 4—Sonior closoly ob orvo tho sophomoro kit oftor tho prom banquot. 5—Prom royalty toko timo out to got thoir pic- turo takon. 6—Dan Waltor and Mar ha Har- don enjoy a low danco. 7—Tho band Scam perform a popular tuno. 8—Chri Boor manhandles a toddy boar during tho prom ser- vers' skit. 5 5 56 1—Mork Nlkont's Greek-style costume ho Mr. Ed Plonansky bewildered. 2—Video team member Jeff Hatterman tapes a basketball game In Scottsbluff's Cougar Palace. 3—The drill team performs during halftime of an after- noon football game. 4—Paul Hanks and Tim Campbell enter the high school office in- cognito. 5—Perry Hansen, Lori Walters. Ron Wood and Shane Morriss fill their plates at the after-prom buffet. 6—JETS club members tour University of Wyoming facilities in Laramie, WY. 7—Student teacher Matt Kruse visits with Trevor Williams prior to the start of a con- vocation. •—Rick Forsstrom hangs senior por- traits in preparation for graduation ceremonies. 9—Freshman and sophomore boys watch basketball action at Cougar Palace. 5 7 1— BAND—First row: Jonny Amburg y Trocy McCort. Jonnl l hl Chrlstln Hollor Louro Spocht. Br ndo R lfschnold r. Joml Cullon. Kothloon Goss ling. Stophonlo Kompboll. Trlclo Turok. Kim Murdock. Socond row: Dob Spocht. Ronoo Rolf- schnoldor. Suson Olson. Tori Brouningor. Chorion Adam ton JoAnn Ro|os. Elliaboth Kolsor. Lori Wlldor. Tracy Frohm. Troso Jonson. Julionn Cassollng. Third row: Son|o Shavor. Amy Moll. Ponny Shavor. Boccl lohl. Kim Wood. Kim Turok. Ricky Pulto. Donott Josporson Marcio Pulto. Cara Lohmoyor. Jill Hoopor. Looonn Burns. Trlda Klomko. Ron Wood. Fourth row: Tonya Robon. Michol Holm. Loo Dovlos. Boto Pulta. Trlsh Loogor. Jomos Hattormon. Soon Dolslng. Jo Mlnlch. Joff Hot- t rmon. Sam Braunlng r. lylo Wurst, Rick Forsstrom. 2— JITS—First row: Jonny Schock. Don i Pulta. Tammy Wiggins. Trlsh Wilkins. Lori Walters. Carol Schokall. Joml Cullon. Jull Loomis. Koylon Kumpf. Socond row: L oonn Bruns. Don Woltors. Mlk Robon. Grog Hill. Thoron Jonson. Mark Nlkont. Lori Olson. S on Dolslng. P t Jonson. Third row: Stoda Jon- son. Angi Kotschwar. Val Planansky. CHris Bo r. Jok Clark. Don Planolto. Jorry Schock. Bill Dillon. Tim Compboll. Paul Honks. Arlc Monion. John Cullon. 3—STUDENT COUNCIL—First row: Mlml Craig. Mark Nlkont. Th ron J nson. Pot J ns n. Trlclo Tur k. Socond row: Gr g HIM. Tori Braunlng r. Dan Walters. Koylon Kumpf. Third row: Coroy Compboll. Brian Spocht. Tonya Robon. Id Olson. Activity Groups 4—OCTAGON CLUB—First row: Rick Foraatrom. Soon Dolalng, Mark Nlkont, Paul Hanka. Porry Honatn. Stovo Morrill. Sam Brounlngor, Lori Waltora. Socond row: David Elanor, John Cullon. Thoron Jonaon, Triah Wilkin� . Carol Schokall. Ron Wood. Jorry Schock. Chria Boor. S DRAMA CLUB—Flrat row: Zok Potora. Koylon Kumpf. Anglo Kotachwor, Thoron Jonaon, Corol Schokall, Tamra Prochoxko. Sholly Tachochor, Jonnlfor Waltora. Poto Jonaon. John Cullon. Socond row: Tori Brounlngor. CHriatlno Hollor, Trlclo Turok, Rick Foraatrom, Todd Tuok. Grog Hill. Lori Waltora. Wondy Evona. Triah Loogor, Chria Boor. Third row: Kim Murdock. Doni Pulto, Sam Brounlngor. Dan Planalto. Paul Hanka. Joko Clark. Looann Bruna. Jorry Schock. Fourth row: Stovo Morrill. Jaaon Swonaon, Randy Manion. Triah Wllklna. Trlclo Klomko, Ron Wood. Porry Honaon. Suo Woodamoll. —FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA—Flrat row: Jonny Schock. Trocy Frohm, Jomi Cullon, Jonnlfor Waltora. Don Waltora. Trlclo Turok, Soon Jonaon. Socond row: Jorry Schock. Loo Dovloa. Clint Bruhn. Grog Hill, John Cullon. Todd Turok. Bryon Wlllloma. John Dltach. Third row: Thoron Jonaon. Jako Clark, Mark Nlkont. Aric Monlon. Trovor Wlllloma. 59 Activity Groups 1—STAGE BAND—Flrtt row: Jonnlfor Walters, Jullonno Gattellng. Mlcholo Holm. Trocy Frahm, Jill Hooper. Looonn Brunt. Second row: Anglo Kottchwar. Trlth Loogor. Rick For ■•from. Soon Dotting. Sholly Ttchochor. Paul Honkt. Third row: Lori Waltora. Ron Wood. Tricio Klomko, Jeff Hottormon. 2—M CLUB—Flrtt row: Ronoo Relftchneider, Tricio Turok. Trlth Wllklnt. Lori Waltora. Tomra Prochoxko, Trlth Loogor. Trfda Klomko. Looonn Brunt. Marcia Pulto. Dob Spocht. Socond row: Rick Fortttrom. Stovo Morrill. Thoron Jonton. Kim Murdock, Soon Dotting, Donotfo Jot port on. Jorry Schock. Joko Clork. Tim Kumpf, Porry Hanton, John Cullan. Third row: Bryon Willlomt. Trovor Wllllomt. Randy Manion, Tim Compboll. Ed Hoppor. Paul Honkt. Don Planolto. Mlko Rabon. Suo Wood- • moll. Chrlt Boor. 3—FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA—Flrtt row: Tonya Robon. Tonya Wickham. Jonny Schock. Ronoo Rolfachnoidor. Mlcholo Holnz, Tommy Schopor. Corol Schokoll. Stophonlo Kompboll. Kothloon Gottollng. Sky Prothor. Socond row: Doni Pulto, Morclo Pulto. Kim Turok. Lori Olton, Kim Murdock. Vol Plonontky, Anglo Kottchwor. Koylono Kumpf. Stoclo Jonton. Brondo Rolfachnoidor. 4—SCIENCE CLUB—Flrtt row: Mlko Robon. Joko Clark. Mark Nlkont. Thoron Jonton. Jaton Swanton. Jorry Schock. Socond row: Kovln Krotl, Trlth Wllklnt. Lori Woltort, Stovo Morrill. Tim Compboll. Poul Honkt. Tim Kumpf. Third row: John Cullan, Pofo Jonton. Wondy Evans. Corol Schokoll, Porry Hanton. Arlc Manion. Trovor Wllllomt, Soon Dotting. S—YEARBOOK 60 STAFF—Flr� t row: Mlcholo Holm. Sholly Tschochor. Tommy Schopor. Socond row: Mlml Crolg. Kim Murdock. 4—MIXED CHORUS—FI rot row: Tori trouningor. Troso Jonton. Tommy Morgon. Mlcholo Holm. Jull Loomis. Jonny Schock. Tonya Wickham. Trocoy Vogol. Wondy Ivan . JoAnn Rojas. TrUh Loogor. Trlcla Klomko. Torrl Klnior, Toni Hoppor. Looonn Bruns. Julio Cullon, Mimi Craig. Socond row: Jonnl lohl. Ponny Shavor Julionno Cottollng. Danotto Josporson. Anglo Kot- tchwar, Koylono Kumpf. Lauro Spocht, M Art ho Hordon. Chorlono Adamson. Sholly Tschochor, Suo Woodsmall. Lori Olson. Carol Schokall, Kim Murdock. Christina Hollar, Ronoo Roifschnoidor. Thoron Jonson. Chris Boor. Joko Clark. Poto Jonson. JoH Hattormon, Clint Bruhn. Mark Nlkont. Bryon Williams. Mlko Robon. Jorry Schock. Don Plonalto. Rick For- sstrom. Cara Lohmoyor, Trlcla Turok, Doni Puita. Stocla Jon- son. Dona Dillon. Jonnifor Waltors. Morcla Puito. Suson Olson. Vol Planansky. 7—NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY—First row: Thoron Jonson. Tamra Prochoxko. Ron Wood. Mark Nlkont. Lori Waltors. Wondy Evons. Corol Schokall, Soon Dolslng. Socond row: Jorry Schock. Trish Wilkins. Tammy Wiggins, Ronoo Roif- schnoidor. Trlcla Klomko. Trish Loogor. Jull Loomis. Parry Han- son. Third row: Trlcla Turok. Dob Spocht. Dani Pulta. Poto Jon- son. David Elsnor. John Cullon. Jill Hoopor. 6 1 Athletics Just a Little Bit Better Football Hemingford's football Bobcats finished the 1985 season with seven wins and two losses, the team's best record since 1979. The Cats made their second con- secutive state playoff appearance and finished the season rated fourth in Class C2 by the Omaha World-Herald. Hemingford's two losses came to Class Cl top ten team Bayard and C2 state champion Grant. About the season, Coach John Stanton noted that the seniors provided the kind of leadership we needed to be a contender for the state championship. According to Stanton, the entire team displayed exceptional intensity and desire throughout the season. Hemingford football is headed in the right direction, Stanton added, and it is up to the athletes we have coming up to maintain a winning tradition. Post-season honors went to several Bobcat football players. Those honored for their ploy were Tim Campbell (All-State Class C2, All-Prairie Athletic Conferen- ce(PAC), Scotts Bluff Star-Herald Defensive Player of the YEar, Bigger Faster Stronger All-American, Western Nebraska All-Star Football Game); Paul Hanks (All-State C2, All-PAC, Nebraska Shrine Bowl); Ed Hopper (Honorable Mention All-PAC); Theron Jensen (Honorable Mention All-State, All-PAC, Western Nebraska All-Star Game Alternate); Mark Nikont (Honorable Mention All-PAC); Dan Pianalto (Honorable Mention All-PAC); Trevor Williams (Honorable Mention All-State, All-PAC, Western Nebraska All-Star Game Alternate) and Ron Wood (All-PAC). 64 1 — Against Red Cloud High School at Pine Ridge, SD. Steve Merrill kicks an extra point. 2—Tim Campbell rips the Red Cloud defense for yardage. 3—On a punt, the Bobcat line prepares to hold out the Kyle defense. 4—Fullback Perry Hansen finds running room against the Red Cloud Crusaders. 5—Tight end Paul Hanks leaps for a Trevor Williams pass. 6—The Hemingford bench displays intensity during fourth quarter action. 7—Wide receiver Ron Wood sidesteps a Red Cloud tackier on a flanker reverse. 8—Theron Jensen plugs at the line of scrimmage, stopping the Kyle runner for no gain. 65 Volleyball ★★★★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★ ★★ Hemingford's Lady Bobcats ended the 1985 volleyball season with seven wins and 11 losses. According to Coach Barb Zurn, the team never quit and perser- vered through many close matches that ended in defeat. Zurn also added that the girls proved that they were a team to be reckoned with when they defeated fourth-seeded Rushville and first-seeded Bayard in the subdistrict tour- nament. The Lady Bobcats lost to Morrill in the subdistrict final. Four girls were named to the All-Panhandle Conference volleyball teams. Trish Leager and Lori Walters were named to the first team, Tricia Turek to the second team and honorable mention was given to Trish Wilkins. 6 6 1—The team take a break during a timeout. 2__Lori Walter spikes the ball to the op- position. 3—With her teammates ready to help. Kim Murdock bumps the ball. 4—Tricia Klemke dinks the ball over the net. 5—Trish Wilkins sets the ball for Marcia Puita. 6—Tricia Turek bumps the ball over the net while Trish Laeger and Klemke prepare for a return. 7—Murdock bumps the ball away from the net. 8—Sue Woodsmall goes up for a block. 6 7 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Reserve Football Volleyball Of Hemingford's three non-varsity fall sport teams, only the freshman volleyball team managed to compile a winning record. The frosh girls' squad, coached by Miss Julie Bieck, won seven games and lost two. The reserve volleyball team, also coached by Bieck, finished with a five win, six loss record. Under Coach Grant Campbell, the reserve football team went winless in five outings. Unlike most of our opponents, at Hemingford we don't play anyone on reserves above freshmen that see much varsity action , Campbell commented. So despite losing, he added, we gained a lot of valuable experience that will pay off over the next few seasons. 68 1—Quarterback Jerry Yeager scrambles for yardage during a reserve game. 2—Renae Reifschneider bumps the volleyball as her teammates wait the outcome. 3—Danette Jespersen sets the ball during reserve volleyball action. 4—Charlene Adamson spikes the ball over the net. 5—Todd Turek looks for running room in a reserve football game. 6—Reserve volleyball players plan game strategy with Coach Julie Bieck. 6 9 Boys' Basketball With four of its losses coming to Class Cl rated teams, the Bobcat basketball squad finished the 1985-86 season with a 13 win, five loss record. The Cats lost twice to Cl power Bayard and also lost twice to Bridgeport, another highly regarded Cl team. Hemingford's other loss was a one-point setback to Class B Chadron. “We had a fine group of seniors, noted Coach Tim Lanik, “and in another year or another district they would have been in the state tournament field. The squad was rated in the top ten of Class Cl throughout the year and won the Panhandle Conference title for the third year in a row. Individual honors went to Tim Campbell (First Team All-Panhandle Conference (PC)), Paul Hanks (First Team All-PC, Second Team All-State Class Cl), Perry Han- sen (Honorable Mention All-PC), Trevor Williams (Honorable Mention All—PC) and Ron Wood (Second Team All-PC). 70 1—Trevor Williams goes up for a shot as the defense closes in. 2—During a timeout, assistant coach Grant Campbell discusses strategy. 3—Tim Campbell shoots a one- handed jumper as Paul Hanks looks to rebound. 4—Sean Delsing brings the ball up the court. 5—Tim Kumpf goes up for a shot and is blocked from behind. 6—Ron Wood pulls up for a pass as Perry Hansen positions himself. 7—Hanks blocks a Rushville player's shot at- tempt. 8—Dan Pianalto shoots a jumper as Campbell hits the boards. 9—Hansen gets off a jump shot over defensive pressure. 71 Girls' Basketball With a one-point win over Hershey in the district final, the Hemingford Lady Bobcats earned their first trip to the state tournament in the team's nine-year history. The Ladies ended the season with a record of 20 wins and 3 losses, drop- ping decisions to Crawford and Bridgeport in the regular season and to Pierce in the state tourney. The Lady Cats were rated sixth in the final Omaha World- Herald Class Cl poll. According to Coach John Stanton, the season was a satisfying one. Our 20-3 record and trip to state are proof of what hard work in the off-season will do, Stanton noted. He added that many on this year's team had invested many hours during the summer in order to reach their goals. Individual honors were earned by Trish Laeger (Second Team Super State, All- State and All State Tournament Class Cl, All-Panhandle Conference (PC), Prairie Athletic Conference (PAC) All-Tournament); Kim Murdock (Second Team All-PC, Honorable Mention All-PAC Tourney); Tricia Turek (Second Team All-PC); and Lori Walters (Honorable Mention All-State Class Cl, First Team All-PC, All-PAC Tourney). 1—Kim Murdock puts up a short jumper against Rushville in Panhandle Conference Tournament play. 2—Against Bayard, Lori Walters eases a layup off the glass. 3—In Prairie Athletic Con- ference Tournament action, Tricia Turek is fouled by a Bayard defender on a shot attempt. 4—Trish Laeger goes behind her back as a Chadron player swipes at the ball. 5—In the district final against Hershey, Turek gets off a short baseline jumper. 6—Laeger uses a screen from Walters to drive the baseline. 7—Marcia Puita beats the Rushville defense up the floor on a breakaway. 8—Angie Kotschwar goes over the Bayard defense for a shot. 73 Wrestling Despite having only eight of the 12 weight classes filled, Hemingford's wrestling swuad competed well against state-rated teams in tournaments, ac- cording to Coach Ed Murph Planansky. Having four open weight classes made it next to impossible to win in dual competition, Planansky commented. He added that individually, wherever we wrestled, we were respected as athletes and competitors. Based on this year's strong showing by underclassmen, Planansky looks for respect for Hemingford wrestlers to continue. With only three seniors on the team, the Bobcats' best tournament finish came at the Mullen Invitational where the squad placed second. At the state tournament, Hemingford finished 22nd in Class C behind the efforts of senior qualifiers Theron Jensen (145 state runner- up) and Mark Nikon (138), junior qualifier Mike Raben (167) and sophomore qualifier Chris Baer (132). 74 1— Miko Robert attempts to turn his opponent. 2— Mark Nikont maintains control of the op- position wrestler. 3—State qualifier Chis Baer nears a match-ending pin. 4—Junior Aric Manion concentrates on controlling a Rushville wrestler. 5—Student manager Tamra Prochazka watches a match intently as she keeps the official scorebook. 6—The Hemingford bench shouts encouragement to a teammate. 7—Senior Jerry Schock breaks down a tough opponent. 8—State runner-up Theron Jensen scores near fall points. 9—Ed Adamson and his opponent vie for an early match advantage. Reserve Basketball Wrestling Nicknamed the Marauders by Coach Grant Campbell, the 1985-86 boys' reserve basketball team finished the season with a 13 win, one loss record. The nickname comes, according to Campbell, from the team's aggressive style of play that included a good deal of fast break offense and pressure defense. I think everyone can expect some exciting basketball in the future, Campbell noted. The reserve girls' basketball team, coached by Miss Barb Zurn, finished with a six win, six loss record. It was a disappointing season, Zurn reflected. She ad- ded that the team lacked consistency and was not able to play well for long stretches during our ball games. 6 1— Ed Adamson attempts to turn his opponent. 2— Lee Davies drives the lane for a layup. 3— Kaylene Kumpf protects the basketball. 4— Jerry Schock tries to take control of his mat- ch. 5—Bill Dillon attempts to force his opponent to the mat. 6—Deb Specht puts up a shot. 7—Renae Reifschneider takes careful aim on a shot. 8—Jerry Yeager keeps the ball away from the opposition. 7 7 Boys Trock ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★★★ With three first place team finishes, the Bobcat track squad had an excellent season, according to Coach Tim Lanik. The team won first places at the Gordon Inviatational, Panhandle Conference and Hay Springs Invitational meets. The conference title was the third in a row for Hemingford. By virtue of their district track meet performances, three Hemingford seniors qualified for the state meet at Omaha's Burke High School Stadium. State meet competitors included Tim Campbell (shot put), Paul Hanks (high jump) and Ran- dy Manion (100-meter dash). At the state meet Hemingford earned five points as a result of Hanks' tie for third place in the high jump. 78 1—Coach Lanik and student manager Rick For- sstrom take a break from a meet to talk with Chadron State Sports Information Director Con Marshall. 2—Paul Hanks lets go with a good toss in discus competition. 3—Tim Campbell throws the shot during the Hay Springs In- vitational. 4—Theron Jensen strains at the finish of the 800-meter run. 5—Ron Wood breaks the tape in the 1600-meter run. 6—Ran- dy Manion strides out In 200-meter dash com- petition. 7—Hurdlers Sean Delsing and Greg Hill sprint to the finish after clearing the last hurdle. 8—Jerry Yeager strides over a hurdle. 9—Trevor Williams finishes the 800-meter dash. 7 9 Girls' Track For the Hemingford girls' track team, the 1986 season produced several new records. In all, six new records were established by Coach Barb Zurn's Lady Bob- cats. New individual marks were set by Jennifer Lilley (18.5 in the 100-meter high hurdles), Marcia Puita (5:50.0 in the 1,600-meter run), Laura Specht (54.6 in the 300-meter low hurdles, a new girls' event), Tricia Turek (13:37.2 in the 3,200- meter run) and Sue Woodsmall (35-8 in the shot put). The 4 x 800-meter relay team, consisting of Danette Jespersen, Cara Lohmeyer, Turek and Lori Walters, also established a school record by clocking in at 11:16.7. According to Zurn, the highlight of the season was winning the Hay Springs In- vitational by four points over Box Butte County rival St. Agnes Academy. With 28 squad members, Zurn said the she was ''pleased with the larger number of par- ticipants and their accomplishments.'' 80 1—Angie Kotschwar and Jennifer Ulley com- pete in the hurdles. 2—Sue Woodsmall makes a school record-setting shot put during the Hay Springs Invitational. 3—Danette Jespersen nears the finish of the 1,400-meter run. 4— Jennifer Walters hands the baton off to sister Lori Walters in the 1,600-meter relay. 5— Renae Reifschneider throws the shot during a meet in Gordon. 6—Cara Lohmeyer finishes the 800-meter run. 7—Marcia Puita breaks into a smile as she crosses the finish line. 8—Skye Prather, Kim Murdock, Laura Specht and Julie Cullan take a break and talk to Mrs. Hucke and her son. 9—Tricia Turek completes the final stretch of the 3,200-meter run. 8 1 SCOREBOARD ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★A BOYS' BASKETBALL Coach: Tim Lanik Record: 13-5 Cats Foe 61 Hay Springs 40 58 Hyannis 39 73 Crawford 36 69 St. Agnes 42 47 Prairie Athletic Conference Bayard 58 51 Chadron 52 64 Minatare 49 58 Gordon 47 97 Harrison 69 55 Bayard 59 73 Panhandle Conference Crawford 54 52 Rushville 31 65 Hay Springs 30 72 Morrill 62 76 Rushville 45 49 Bridgeport 51 60 St. Agnes 41 53 Subdistrict Bridgeport 57 Cats GIRLS' TRACK Coach: Barb Zurn Gordon Invitational—4th Bayard Invitational—9th Morrill Invitational—7th Alliance Invitational—6th Panhandle Conference—4th Hay Springs Invitational—1st Bayard B-C-D—8th District—8th FOOTBALL Coach: John Stanton Record: 7-2 Foe 0 Bayard 7 39 Martin, SD 0 49 Guernsey, WY 0 50 Red Cloud, SD 6 31 Bridgeport 0 45 Morrill 0 41 Rushville 6 36 Kyle, SD 6 9 C-2 State Playoffs Grant 16 WRESTLING Coach: Ed Murph Planansky Dual Record: 1-3 Cats Foe 15 Crawford 48 17 Bayard 46 35 Rushville 18 19 Crawford 39 Tournaments Rushville Invitational—4th Gordon Invitational—6th Bridgeport Inviatational—5th Prairie Athletic Conference—3rd Mullen Invitational—2nd Bayard Invitational—5th Hyannis Invitational—2nd Districts—6th State—22nd GIRLS' BASKETBALL Coach: John Stanton Record: 20-3 Cats Foe 91 Hay Springs 26 48 Hyannis 29 52 Rushville 29 50 Crawford 37 49 St. Agnes 40 Prairie Athletic Conference 58 Bayard 34 66 Leyton 46 46 Bridgeport 41 46 Chadron 36 49 Minatare 33 47 Gordon 37 38 Crawford 39 42 Harrison 37 41 Bayard 39 Panhandle Conference 65 Rushville 25 38 Crawford 32 64 Morrill 49 50 Hay Springs 24 47 Bridgeport 49 Subdistrict 74 Rushville 38 58 Bridgeport 42 District 53 Hershey 52 State 39 Pierce 49 82 ★ ★ BOYS' TRACK Coach: Tim Lanik Gordon Invitational—1st Bayard Invitational—4th Morrill Invitational—10th Alliance Invitational—4th Panhandle Conference—1st Hay Springs Invitational—1st Bayard B-C-D—11th District—5th VOLLEYBALL Coach: Barb Zurn Record: 7-11 Cats Foe 2 Harrison 1 0 Crayvford 2 Hemingford Invitational 2 Alliance Reserves 0 1 Crawford 2 1 Gordon 2 0 Bridgeport 2 1 Bayard 2 2 Hyannis 0 1 St. Agnes 2 0 Morrill 2 2 Hay Springs 0 Panhandle Conference 2 Hay Springs 0 0 Crawford 2 1 Crawford 2 Subdistricts 2 Rushville 0 2 Bayard 0 1 Morrill 2 83 1—FOOTBALL—Flr t row� : Studont monogor Jo Plononsky. Student trolnars J.J. Larson. Jok lynch. Socond row: K vln Kr tl, Tim Kumpf. Foul Honks. id Hopp r. Tim Compb ll, Bon Wood. Th ron Jonson. Mark Nlkont, Ed Adomson. Dan Flonalto. Third row: H od Coach John Stanton. J rry Y og r. Roy Ro|oi. Bub long. Tr vor Wllliomc. Arlc Monion. Jok dork. P rry Hom n $t v Morrill. Bryon Will lorn� Bill Dillon. John Cullon, Randy Manion. Joml Prochazka, Assistant Cooch Cront Compb ll. Fourth row: Stov Bonks. Todd Tur k. Chris Boor. Som Brauningor Dan Waltors. Loo Dovlos. Grog Hill. Rick Cofor, Tront Bolknap. lylo Wurst, Soon O'Connor. 2 WRESTLING—First row:Arlc Monion. Chris Boor. Socond row: John Cullon. Mork Nlkont. Thoron Jonson. Soon Jonson. Jorry Schock. Ed Adamson. Mlk Robon. Scott Olson. Not picturod: Bill Dillon. 3—GIRLS' TRACK—First row: Hood Cooch Barb Zurn, Assistant Cooch Cindy Ahrons. Socond row: JoAnn Ro|as, Chorion Adamson, louro Spocht Morsha Hordon, Cora loh- moyor. Trlclo Turok. Kim Murdock. Sky Prothor. Jonnifor Waltors. Third row: Studont manogors Stophoni Kampboll and Christin Hallor. Jonnifor Lilloy. Donotto Josporson. Bronda Rolfschnoidor. Lori Olson. Julio Cullon. Su Woodsmall, Vol Planansky. Angi Kotschwar. Morclo Pulto. Doni Pulto. BOYS TRACK—First row: Chris Boor. Soon Dolsing. Thoron Jonson. Foul Honks. Ron Wood. John Cullon. Rondy Manion. Trovor Williams. Socond row: Clint Bruhn. Todd Turok. Grog Hill. Cooch Tim Lanik. Ray Rojas. Tim Campboll. Bill Dillon. Jorry Yoogor. Stovo Bonks. Studont monogor Rick Forsstrom. Sports Groups 'm.... 5—GIRLS' BASKETBALL—First row: Joml Cullon. Torrl Brouningor. Trlclo Turek. Trlclo Klomko. Reno Rolftchnoldor, Jonnlfor Walton. Second row: Jennifer Lilloy. Chorion Adom- ion. Brando Rolftchnoldor. Lori Wolton. Oob Spocht Koylono Kumpf. Danotto Jetperten. Third row: Attlttont Cooch Borb Zurn. Trlth Loogor. Doni Puito. Vol Plonontky. Anglo Kottch- wor. Kim Murdock. Morclo Puito. Hood Cooch John Stanton. 4—VOLLEYBALL—First row: Ronoo Rolftchnoldor. Trlth Loogor. Trlclo Klomko. Trlclo Turok. Kim Murdock. Lori Wolton. Trlth Wllklnt. Suo Woodtmoll. Socond row: Joml Cullon. Dono Dillon. Both Hudton. Marcia Puito. Anglo Kottchwar. Danotto Jotporton. Koylono Kumpf, Jonnlfor Lilloy. Stocio Jonton, Looonn Brunt. Skyo Prothor. Third row: Vol Planontky. Jonnlfor Walton, louro Spocht. Charlono Adamton. Martha Hardon, Bronda Rolftchnoldor. Chrlitlno Mollor. Lori Olton Stophanlo Strlckor. Coro Lohmoyor, Tori Brouningor. Jonnl Lohl. Ponny Shaver. Fourth row: Attlttont Cooch Julio Block. Hood Cooch Borb Zurn. 7—BOYS' BASKETBALL—Flnt row: Todd TUrok. Loo Daviot. Don Walton. Studont managort Dovld Schokall ond Joff Gao'tig. Socond row: Hood Cooch Tim Lonik. Soon Dotting. Grog Hill, Stovo Bonkt. Rick Fortttrom. Jool Garbor, Ron Wood. Attlttont Cooch Grant Campbell. Third row: Som Bronuningor, Porry Honton. Pool Honkt. Poto Jonton. Attlttont Coach Mott Kruto. Don Plonalto. Tim Kumpf. Tim Campbell. 85 Parting Shots