Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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Juniors seize honors Students gathered to watch a Homecoming parade consisting of five floats, four cars carrying the Homecoming court, three cars bearing the cheerleaders, and two bands. Floats followed the theme of A New Generation, in honor of the beginning of another hundred year school history. Computers and modern technology became central to the theme. Juniors grabbed first place in the float judging contest, with second place going to the sophomores. Seniors received third place, and the FFA computer game float earned fourth. Fifth place fell to the freshmen. (Top) The marching band of ISO musicians fire up the crowd by playing On Wisconsin. (Center) The sophomore float, sporting the theme Game of a Mew Generation, was constructed at the Walechka farm. (Bottom) Don Moehling and Kim Allegretti celebrate their role as King and Queen of Homecoming. Homecoming IS

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With the idea of cradling a victory, the junior float (top) places first for decorating. (Above) Cyndi Pitzner pops out of the senior's float to avoid the heat of competition. The senior float took third place. (Above right) Instructed by Mr. Fisher, flag-bearers Lori Braat2 and Chris Possum perform a number to On Wisconsin. (Right) Representing the junior class are Don Vogel and Michelle Auerbach. Q Homecoming

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14 Eagles snare triumph in last-minute drives The Homecoming game was an example of a last-minute win. With 8:04 left in the game, junior quarterback Tom Gaugert took the ball over from one yard out. Gaugert set up his score with two runs around end. Even though the two-point conversion failed, making the score 24-12, the Eagles attempted to turn the momentum their way. This score started the rash of three unanswered touchdowns by the Eagle offense. When the defense took over, defensive end Don Moehling picked off an errant pass from Bronco quarterback Tim Nordmeyer on the fifty yard line. The Jefferson offense was unable to move against the Wilmot defense, forcing them to punt. Ryan Hebbe then came up with the second key defensive play by picking up a Wilmot fumble on the seven and returning to the one. From there Robert Castillo took it the rest of the way to make it 24-18. John Powell missed his second extra point of the night to leave the score at 24-18, with 1:36 left to play. On the ensuing plays the Eagle defense held on downs, forcing Wilmot to punt. After Moehling's near block of the punt, causing the ball to virtually go straight up and bounce on the Eagle forty yard line, the Eagles took over, allowing Castillo to pick up the rolling ball in stride and to prance forty-nine yards for the tieing score. John Powell's extrapoint kick split the uprights to win the game. (Top) Coach Miech fell that the special teams would play a key role in the Homecoming game. Coach Miech introduces Phil Marez. Mark Peterson. Todd Ashburn. Jim Hagen, and Ron Heine. (Middle left) Second team All-SLC quarterback Tom Gaugert makes his way around left end, running the spread left, roll left, quarterback sweep play. Homecoming (Middle right) Todd Ashburn gets medical attention from Doctor Mark Hansen on a cut to his chin, which required six stitches to close. Todd was also a second team All-SLC choice at linebacker. (Bottom) Slotback Todd Ashburn looks down-field for some blocking, after catching a spread left, roll left, choo-choo pass from Tom Gaugert.