Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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(Left) The Eagle defense stops a Waterford runner for a short gain. On the tackle are Todd Ashburn, Peter Lucas, Tim Belstner, Darin Gordon, and Mark Rueth. (Center left) Todd Ashburn takes a breather while the offense is on the field. (Center right) Shawn Thomsen, Brian Mayhew. and Mary Vogel play “Curaana” during the Percussion Ensemble performance at the halftime celebration. (Bottom left) King Tim Belstner gets a well-deserved kiss from Queen Sallie Stetzer for his first-half performance. (Bottom right) Despite the inclement weather, Jane Mecikalski cheers enthusiastically to “We Want a Victory.” Homecoming 29

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Eagles get lead on muddy field The 1983 Homecoming game was played on a very wet and muddy field. The game started in a light drizzle, but by the middle of the third quarter, the rain got heavy, leaving the fourth quarter in a total downpour. Waterford broke the scoreless battle when Chris Miller drove over from a yard out. The Wolverines went for the two point conversion, only to be stopped short when Brian Garity pulled down the opposing quarterback from behind. Tom Monogue tied the score on a run from one yard out, with the eventual winning point coming from Don Moehling’s extra point, giving Jefferson a lead they were never to lose. Monogue’s score was set up by a fifty-two yard pass play from Tom Gaugert to Tom Linse. Coaches praised linemen Jim Shuda, Roger Renz, and Peter Lucas for making the holes for Monogue, who rushed for 148 years on thirty-one carries. End Don Moehling caught the majority of Gaugert’s fourteen passes for 147 yards. Mark Rueth and Roger Renz led the defensive effort with nine tackles each. Despite the rain-drenched game, Jefferson outgained the Wolverines 263 total yards to 100 total yards. (Top) After being announced before the Homecoming crowd, offensive tackle Peter Lucas gets “low fives” from Tom Gaugert, Tom Linse, Tom Monogue, and Phil Marez. (Bottom) The freshman part of the cheering football crowd responds to the chant of “Battle Cry,” led by the cheerleaders. 28 Homecoming

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Dancers outlast cloudy weather Despite the rainy weather, there was a good turn-out for the Homecoming dance. The total number of couples’ tickets was the same number sold as in the previous year, but singles’ tickets sold increased to forty-five. Sponsored by FBLA, the dance sported a theme centering around the idea of balloons. FBLA members decorated the hall with large paper ballons, each having the names of class representatives. Appropriately enough, 1983 was the two-hundredth anniversary of hot air ballooning. Rent-a-Jock of Madison provided music that both couples and singles were able to dance to. He played several polkas in addition to standard hits. Mrs. Essock, one of the FBLA advisers, commented, “This Homecoming dance was one of the best Homecoming dances we’ve had since I have been here, because everyone worked together to make the Homecoming dance a success.” (Top) “Getting down, Vickie Pelikan and Ron Wegner enjoy one of the fast selections. (Bottom left) Scott Whiting and Mary Wanke pick up their feet while dancing to a fast polka, a popular offering. (Bottom right) Taking a break from dancing, Sue Mercer and Dale Lane pose for the camera long enough to catch their breaths. 30 Homecoming 8