Lone Tree Community School - Elm Yearbook (Lone Tree, IA)

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Football, front from left; Jeremy Hotz, Curt Yedlik, Van Musser, Derrick McDannald, Jim Hlllyer, John Swells, Scott Stahmer, Russ Sexton, Dan Karr, Matt Wlsor, Manager Mike Bontrager, Greg Feldman. Second row from left; Mike Kasper, Vince Owen, Rob Kasper, Clint Brenneman, Tony Schaapveld. Third Row from left; Manager Lonnie Bon- trager, Cory Wolfe, Kevin Klebe, Steve Flake, Glen Forbes, Dean Dauber, Rod Slaughter, Kevin Marshek, Mark Westerhoff, Doug Green, Jeff Evans, Matt Rocca, POWER OFFENSE KEYS SUCCESS A veteran Senior Class, combined with a power offense were a key to Lone Tree's success this year A demanding SEIC schedule gave the Lions a rugged 1-3 start after playing some highly ranked 1A and 2 A schools But the team came together to win the first Homecoming in 6 years Then they reeled off 4 straight vic- tories to put them in the class A playoffs Uni-Dome hopes vanished quickly in a heartbreaking 7-6 loss to SEMCO in the first round, leaving them with a respec- table 5-4 record and memories of a good season. Manager Bill Alt, Jeremy Shanklin, David Best, Rick Mougln. Fourth row from left; Mat Langenberg, Pat Horrell, Casey Shingledecker, Scott Westerhoff, Doug Langenberg, What were your best memories of football? Derrick McDannald-Going through the mud puddle after a rain Matt Rocca-Retuming a 93 yard intercep- tion back for a touchdown on Homecom- ming night. Jeremy Shanklln-Playing in the state playoffs three years in a row Scott Stahmer-Rushing for 116 yards against Wapello and making the playoffs. Jeff Evans-Having Glen Forbes say sugar'' to me in the huddle after taking a bell-ringing hit. Coach Countryman-The defensive stand at Burlington and telling the players to hold their hands in the air so we wouldn't get a penalty Rick Grostlc-Slamming opposing players to the ground and insulting them Coach Powers changing our offense com- pletely and making 3 players running backs and watching it work Doug Langenberg-Watching other people throw up during and after the first day of conditioning and then not getting sick myself Dan Karr expresses absolute delight as he gives Van Musser a piggy back ride to the locker room. Rob Ford, Chris Grostlc, Joe Icenogle, Joel Yedlik, Kevin Lenz, Rick Grostlc, Steve Fisher, Randy Mougln, Gary Hotz.

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Jeff Moeller scrambles for a few extra yards as he is tackled. Eighth Grade Volleyball. Front; Cindy Alt, Vicki Yedlik, Wendy Miller, Dawn Jarrard, Tracy Riggan, Debbie Klemp. Back; Coach Lacina, Sheila Sexton, Michelle Morrison, Angie Pettitt, Sonya VanderLin- den, Michelle Trelber. dividual services and winning more matches are mutual goals tor next season Although the girls lacked victories (record of 1-6). they cer- tainly didn’t lack team spirit and enthusiasm Eight seventh graders and every eighth grade girt participated in volleyball last tall Each said she would go out again next year, but wished the season lasted longer. Darin Swartzendruber tackles the ball carrier as other young Lion defenders hurry to assist. Seventh Grade Volleyball. Front; Talya Galloway, Adrienne Kruse, Heather Bell, Trudl Forbes. Back; Chris Kline, Wynnette Thomas, Dawn Rayner, Coach Lacina. Sheila Sexton winds up for the serve. Coach Rhonda Lacina yells strategy to the players from the sidelines. 8

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Quarterback Matt Rocca carries the ball for yardage against L M. 1986 ALL CONFERENCE TEAM FIRST TEAM Scott Stahmer Fullback Joel Yedlik Linebacker Matt Rocca Defensive Back SECOND TEAM Jeremy Shanklin Running Back John Swails Linebacker Jim Hillyer Offensive Tackle Dan Karr Offensive Tackle Rod Slaughter Split End HONORABLE MENTION Rick Grostic. Jeff Evans, Joe Icenogle, Kevin Marshek. Glen Forbes After a muddy practice freshman Rob Kasper, Rob Ford, and Mat Langenberg transport senior Joel Yedlik to the locker room. i Lion defenders Jim Hillyer, Scott Stah- mer, and Rick Grostic prepare to hold the line against L M. 11