Mead Public School - Raider Yearbook (Mead, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1981 volume:

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Mead then went on to defeat the rest of their opponents, see score board. Mead then found them- selves at the end of the season in the State Play-offs, in the first round. Mead met the Overton Eagles at Overton, an 185 mile trip to Western Ne. Mead defeated Overton by a Score of 19-6. The game was a very tough defensive battle. Mead than advanced to the Semi Play-offs in class C-2 to meet Grant. The game was played at Fremont Memorial Field. Mead lost the game by a score of 51-15 thus ending the Raider’s season with a record of 9-2. Mead was rated 7th in the final C-2 ranking. gEf - ••• L. TT HHHhMRPHH a Row 1 (L to R): S. Subbert, R. Treptow, K. Konecky, J. Nygren, R. Eggers. R. Zima, D. Shook. T. Betts, C. Moline, C. Parkins, Row 2 (L to R): Stu. Mgr.. G. Parkins, T. | Lawhorne, J. Frahm, R. Winkelman. M. Johnson, P. Leutkenhaus, J. Langemeier, D. Nygren, T. Popish, D. Johnson, B. Lawhorne, Stu. Mgr.. J. Haag, Row 3 (L to R): J. Hanson, G. Luetkenhaus, S. Johnson, J. Konecky, Coaches, T. Becker, D. Ortgies, D. Dornbush, D. Johnson, M. Brake. S. Roucka, A. Luetkenhaus, D. Nygren. MEAD VS Season Record 9-2 Malcolm 20-0 MEAD VS Ft. Calhoun 38-14 MEAD VS Bennington 8-31 MEAD VS East Butler 9-0 MEAD VS Weeping Water 29-6 MEAD VS Yutan 27-6 MEAD vs Conestogo 22-0 MEAD vs Waterloo 45-14 MEAD vs Cedar Bluffs 21-20 MEAD vs STATE PLAY OFFS Overton 19- 6 MEAD vs Grant 15-51 mm Dave completing a pass. The Raider’s Reserves ready to go into the game Coaches planning strategy Raider's line holding them out A1 gains yards on the play Steve takes a breather Jim kicking an extra point A1 catches a bomb Paul saving a touchdown Mead defense in action HOMECOMING WEEK THE HOMECOMING ROYALTY: 1st Attendants D. Ellison, A. Luetkenhaus, King J. Konecky, Queen A. Rasmussen, 2nd Attendants, J. Milliken, J. Hanson. The Pep Club fired up the studentbody during Spirit week — with the following activities: Mon. — Hobo Day Tues. — Hat, sock, flood-pants Wed. — Mask, Costume Thurs. — Non-matching Fri. — Red and White Pre Game activities were concluded with a Pep Rally and a car parade. Later the Mead Raiders went on to defeat Conestoga 22-0. Then came the highlight of crowning the King and Queen and their attend- ants. The Homecoming Dance wrapped up Home- coming activities for 1980. O Raiders Shifting Into High Gear Dawn and Steve sailing into the sunset. The Raiders’ victims. People enjoying the dance. Dave getting some tips from Mr. Ortgies Raiders in action DIG — SET — SPIKE — Three funda- mentals employed by the Raiderettes that led to a successful 13-4 season. The Raider- ettes started the season with a disappointing loss to Class B power Omaha Mercy. The Raiderettes' attitude began to adjust to the loss as they won the next 8 contests. After mental losses to Wahoo High and Cedar Bluffs, Mead swept the ECNC, taking 1st place honor by defeating Waterloo, Fort Calhoun, and Bennington. After winning an exciting game with David City High in the first round action of Districts, they suffered a disappointing loss to David City Aquinas in the Semi-final action. Even though the Raiderettes will lose five starting seniors they are looking forward to the 81 season as they have 7 var- sity members returning. Varsity MEAD — 0. Mercy 15-10,7-15.5-15 MEAD — Ft. Calhoun 15-12. 15-12 MEAD — Waterloo 15-4.15-4 MEAD- E. Butler 15-12. 15-10 MEAD— Bennington 15-10. 8-15. 15-13 MEAD — David City 15-3. 7-15.15-13 MEAD- Yutan 15-12.15-10 MEAD— Neumann «] 15-6.8 15,15-3 MEAD — Malcolm 154. 16-14 MEAD — Valley 15-17.15-7. 15-3 MEAQl.— MEAD — ECNC Wahoo 15-10.14-16. 13-15 C. Bluffs 15-6.14 16.9-15 MEAD — Waterloo 15-10. S MEAD — Ft. Calhoun 15-2.15-11 MEAD - District C-5 Bennington 15-10.15-5% MEAD — David City 15-8.10-15.15-13 MEAD— D. City Aquinas 15-11.6-15.4-15 ( i s 6 Freshmen — Getting Ready to Play. Raiderette Volleyball Teams VARSITY — (L-R): Linda Brown. Joyce Pacula, Shari Washburn, Debbie Ellison. Julie Milliken, Row 2: Chris Bergman. Amber Nygren. Robi Black. Stu. Mgr. — Mary McEvoy, Coach R. E. Haag. Asst. Coach Bev Washburn, Debbie Nygren, Julie Behrens, Patti Johnson, Absent: Stu. Mgr. Score Keeper Lisa Swanson RESERVE — (L-R): Jeffie Huddle, Jeri Nelson, Cindy Ellison, Dawn Parkins. Mel Ruhe, Row 2 (L-R): Linda Brown, Alyson Anderson, Shelly McEvoy, Coach R. E. Haag, Asst. Coach Bev Washburn, Lori Langemeier, Ann Keller, Sheila Way. FRESHMAN — (L-R): Brenda Thilliander, Jodi Schultz, Linda Hendrix. Row 2 (L-R): Jeanine Schultz, Kristine Hannan. Asst. Coach Bev Washburn. Coach R. E. Haag, Rhonda Archer, Kristi Adams. 0 Raiders Oiled Gears for Row 2: P. Luetkenhaus, M. Luetkenhaus, M. Johnson, R. Winklcman, Coach Tim Pehrson, L. Raver, D. Johnson, J. Schultz, S. Johnson, Row 1, (L-R): J. Hanson, A. Luetkenhaus, D. Johnson, J. Konecky, K. Johnson, D. Nygren. The MEAD RAIDERS ended the year with the best record they have had since the 1972 barn burning sea- son, and just missed qualifying for the State Tourna- ment. Their only loss of the season was to Madison in the Regional Playoff game. Mead had a 13-0 record heading into the Conference Tournament. In the first round. Mead defeated Malcolm 75-45 and in the sec- ond round beat Waterloo 67-46 and in the Champion- ship game outlasted Bennington 61-59 to win the ECNC Tournament. Mead finished the regular season without a loss and headed into the District Tournament with a 19-0 record. In the first round Mead whipped East Butler 67-46. However, in the second round Mead had to face Neumann, who they had beaten in 3 over- times in the regular season, 57-56, and hung on to beat them again in 3 overtimes 56-54. In the Championship game Mead beat a tough Aquinas team by a 39-37 score. Mead went on to play Madison in the Regional Playoff game and lost 51-41. Mead ended up the season being rated 2nd in State in the World Herald Rating — CONGRA TULA TIONS RAIDERS!!! Scott follow through Air ball MINUTES 5ECQN0S u • UIJ .... . I , PERIOD CH ...s t..: Fair Put ...� • HOME VI5ITQR What’s up there! 8 Neumann — Third overtime final score. a 22-1 Performance Good defense Dave! Mr. Pehrson is talking things over. 9 o JV Boys’ Earn a 10-4 Season J.V. BASKETBALL Row 1 (L lo R): R. Osterloh, S. Subbert, R. Eggers. T. Thorson, M. Johnson, K. Konecky, R. Treptow, Row 2 (L to R): C. Moline. M. Luetken- Hsus, M. Rish, M. Barrett, J. Cartmill, E. Ruhe, D. Johnson, Row 3 (L to R): D. Adams, D. Shook, R.Zima, L. Raver, M. Adams, J. Schultz, A. Johnson, J. Adams. Boys’ 8th B.B. — Row 1: R. Rawlins, B. Osterloh, K. Tweedy. K. Knuth, Row 2: R. LaCroix, S. Hutmacher, B. Thorson, D. Carlson. Boys’ 7th B.B. — Row 1: K. Tweedy, P. Johnson, S. Mayfield, J. Ellison, Row 2: G. Parkins, S. Pickworth, J. Haag, T. Milliken, J. Halbmaier, Row 3: T. Lawhorne, G. Schliffke, C. Randell, K. Osterloh, T. Milliken. Girls’ 8th B.B. — Row 1: D. Malina, A. Smidt, K. Hutmacher. K. McKay, A. Thompson, Row 2: D. Hannan. T. Gehrman, H. Svoboda. T. Archer, D. McKee, D. Van- Vulkenburg. Girls’ 7th B.B. — Row 1: D. Gustafson, T. Nissen, J. McGee, R. LaCroix. Row 2: T. Strong. S. Hass. K. Young, V. Schuette, S. Asper. 11 15-4 — A Successful! Building Year Row 1 (L to R): L. Brown. P. Huddle. S. Washburn. C. Bergman, P. Johnson. Row 2 (L to R): R. Black. J. Behrens. D. Nygren, COACH Becker. L Langemeier, L. Swanson. S. Way. The Mead Raiderettes geared up for a very successful 15 4 season. This year was a rebuilding year for the Raiderettes. They have 3 returning start- ers and some fine talent coming up. The Raiderettes lost the final game of the year to North Bend in a hard fought battle 44-40. The Raiderettes failed to make the final ratings even though they played 3rd rated North Bend. Debbie Nygren achieved a school record high of 36 points against Cedar Bluffs in the District Tournament. SCOREBOARD MEAD 47 Louiseville 34 37 Ray mond Central 45 57 Bennington 35 35 Logan View 392 ot 65 Malcolm 33 59 Ashland 61 65 Valley 39 33 East Butler 22 50 Cedar Bluffs 33 50 Yutan 34 45 Waterloo 35 52 Malcolm (ECNC) 23 55 East Butler (ECNC) 33 47 Yutan (ECNC) 29 47 Fremont Bergan 41 43 Ft. Calhoun 27 60 Cedar Bluffs 42 60 (Districts) Wahoo Neumann 43 40 (Districts) North Bend 44 (District Finals) 1 2 Julie fighting for the rebound Chris shoots for 2 Girls’ Junior Varsity Varsity Action Row 1 (L to R): Jeri N.. Rhonda A., Kristine H.. Student Managers Tammy G.. Theresa A.. Dawn H.. Brenda. T.. Row 2 (L to R): Gail H.. Cindy E., Shelly M., Linda B.. Robi B., Coach Steve Lawson. Lori L.. Lisa S.. Shelia W.. Mel R. 13 Wait for me ball, says Chris. Junior Varsity defense in action. Jr. High Boys’ Girls’ Track BOYS’ TRACK — Row 1 (L to R): R. Conrad, K. Tweedy, F. Johnson, S. Mayfield, G. Parkins, J. Ellison, Row 2: J. Haag, T. Milliken, K. Tweedy, T. Milliken,T. Lawhorne, S. Pickworth, R. Timm, J. Staley, Row 3: S. Hayford, B. Thorson, T. Snell, T. Osterloh, C. Randall, S. Hutmacher, J. Love, G. Schliffke. GIRLS’ TRACK — Row 1 (L to R): D. Gustafson, T. Nissen, J. McGee, R. LaCroix, Row 2: V. Schuette, C. Hutmacher, K. McKay, S. Aspei Hannan, T. Strong. T. Gehrman, T. Archer. A Highly Successful Track Season BOYS' TRACK — Row 1 (L to R): D. Adams, P. Luctkcnhaus. R. Treptow. C.Molinc, Coach — Pehrson, Row 2 (L to R): M. Rish, A. Johnson. J. Adams. C. Parkins. E. Ruhe, J. Hanson. Row 3 (L to R): L. Raver. J. Schultz. D. Johnson, D. Nygren, B. Lawhorne, J. Konecky. GIRLS’ TRACK — Row 1 (L to R): Student Mgr. A. Rasmussen, J. Nelson, C. Bergman. J. Milliken. Row 2 (L to R): C. Ellison. M. Ruhe. K. Hannan. S. McEvoy. D. Parkins, Row 3 (L to R): N. Nissen, S. Sweeney, J. Behrens, L. Langemeicr, R. Black. Coach — D. Ortigies. 15 Discussing strategy Jim-Bo — Over here Now what do you want? OH thank goodness only 10 more yards The dreaded line LUNCHTIME 16 OThespians Row 1 (L to R): M. Brake, J. Pacula, S. Johnson, C. Bergman, C. McGee, L Randell, B. Ecklund. K. Schuette, J. Behrens, Row 2 (L to R): K. Johnson. D. Johnson. D. Nygren, S.Roucka, J. Nygren, E. Thilliander, C. Johnson. M. Barrett, Row 3 (L to R): Advisor D. Kistler, J. Konecky, A. Rasmussen, M. Rish, J. Head. D. Nygren, S. Washburn, D. Nygren. P. Johnson. Heaven Can Wait Director Mr. Kistler — Curtain call — Mr. Kistler speaks for 1 hour Have you found the trigger Doug? What’s so funny Beth? The ”3 maids Backstage rehearsal?. Deb Student Directors: K. Schuette, Jay Head, J. Pacula Get that out of your mouth! Nice hairdo Julie A toast to a victory Cast Joe Pendleton — Mike Brake (Friday), Dale Nygren (Saturday); Mr. Jordan — David Nygren; Messenger 7013 — Doug Johnson; Julia Farnsworth —Shari Washburn (Friday), Debbie Nygren (Sat- urday); Tony Abbott — John Konecky (Friday), Scott Johnson (Saturday); Bette Logan — Annette Rasmussen (Friday), Debbie Ellison (Saturday); Max LeVene — Merrill Rish; Mrs. Ames — Julie Behrens; Nurse — Beth Ecklund; Susie maid Chris Bergman (Friday), Mary McEvoy (Satur- day); Ann maid — Kristi Adams (Friday); Shelly McEvoy (Saturday); Williams — Jamey Nygren; First Escort — Arlin John- son; Second Escort and Workman — Duane Johnson; Lefty — Mike Barrett; Doctor— Arlin Johnson; Plainclothesman — Calvin Parkins; Walk on Parts — Steve Roucka, Mel Ruhe, Sheila Way, Cindy Ellison. Calvin Parkins, Jamey Nygren, Mike Barrett, Alyson Andersen, Jeri Nel- son, Lori Langemeier. Stage Crew: Curt Johnson and Ed Thilliander. Co-chairmen members: Brian Lawhorne. Linda Hen- drix, and Calvin Parkins. Lights: Brian Lawhorne and Kent Johnson. Makeup: Patti Johnson, chairman. Members: Nata- lie Murray, Linda Brown, Amber Nygren, Lisa Swanson, Jeri Nelson, Mel Ruhe. Dawn Parkins. Publicity and programs: Peggy Huddle and Alyson Andersen. Prop- erty: Colleen McGee and Jill Miller. Ush- ers: Steve Roucka and Jill Miller (Friday), Jim Hanson and Lisa Swanson (Saturday). Ticket Sellers: Lesli Randell and Gail Han- son. Costumes: Nona Nissen and Leslie Randell. What’s so funny Jeri? Can you handle it Brian? 19 0 Pep Club — Geared for High Spirit Row 1 (L to R): Karen Schuette, Leslie Randell, Beth Ecklund, Jay Head, Sheila Way, Sponsor Mrs. Rasmussen. Row 2 (L to R): Lynette Beggren, Jodi Schultz, Shelly McEvoy, Kristi Adams, Roxie Eckhart, Jeri Nelson, Row 3 (L to R): Jeanine Schultz, Rhonda Archer, Nona Nissen. Gail Hanson. Linda Hendrix. Kristine Hannan. VARSITY Row 1 (L to R): Jill Miller, Shari Washburn, Row 2 (L to R): Sandy Sweeney, Julie Behrens, Debbie Nygren, Annette Rasmussen. CHEERLEADERS JR. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Row 1 (L to R): Dawn Parkens. Mel Ruhe, Row 2 (L to R): Lori Langemeier, Cindy Ellison. o M” Club Activities Row 1 (L to R): Advisor Mr. Pehrson, S. Roucka, A. Luetkenhaus, L. Langemeier, S. Washburn, Row 2 (L to R): P. Luetkenhaus. S. Johnson, M. Luetkenhaus. C. Parkins, D. Johnson, D. Nygren, D. Parkins, J. Nelson, M. NcEvoy, C. Bergman, A. Nygren, Row 3 (L to R): G. Luetkenhaus, R. Winkelman. D. Johnson, J. Hanson, M. Brake, R. Black, D. Nygren, J. Behrens, P. Johnson, N. Nissen, Row 4 (L to R): M. Rish, L. Raver, J. Schultz, K. Johnson. J. Konecky, P. Huddle, A. Kuhr, D. Nygren, J. Pacula, K. Hammond, A. Rasmussen. 22 The Head Table enjoying the speaker. The Crowning of the M-Club Royalties. King Dave — Queen Julie STUDENT COUNCIL Top Row: Cindy Ellison Lisa Swanson Anna Kuhr Tom Thorson Bottom Row: Dale Nygren Natalie Murray Tim Betts Dave Nygren National Honor Society HONOR SOCIETY — Row 1 (L to R): J. Konecky, D. Nygren, S. Washburn, A. Rasmussen, Sponsor — R. Borders. Row 2 (L to R): A. Nygren. P. Huddle, J. Head. J. Miller, D. Push, C. Bergman. A. Kuhr, Row 3 (L to R): D. Ellison, M. Johnson, L. Langemeier, D. Johnson, M. Luetkenhaus, S. Sweeney, L. Randall, P. Johnson, J. Milliken, Row 4 (L to R): K. Schuette, S. Johnson. R. Winkelman, J. Nygren, M. Barrett. J. Behrens, D. Nygren, D. Nygren, C. Ellison. Not Pictured: J. Pacula. o D. Push. S. Johnson. J. Hanson. D. Nygren. M. Brake. D. Nygren. R. Murray. Advisor — Mr. Miller. Row 2: J. Langemeier. M. Johnson. R. Winkelman. S. Roucka. K. Johnson. I. Snell. L. Langemeier. Row 3: D. Johnson. J. Nygren, M. Adams. E. Thilliander. M. Barrett. J. Frahm. J. Adams. Row 4: E. Ruhe. K. Hannan, S. McEvoy. C. Parkin. R. Eggers, R. Zima. D. Adams. M. Baade. F H A FHA — Row 1 (L to R): A. Rasmussen. S. Washburn. P. Huddle, P. Johnson. A. Kuhr, G. Hanson, Row 2 (L to R): M. Ruhe, A. Andersen, N. Murray. K. Adams. S. Way, J.Miller, A. Nygren, Row 3 (L to R): J. Schultz, P. Osterloh. C. Bergman. C. McGee, J. Nelson, B. Ecklund, J. Berhens, L. Swanson, Row 4 (L to R): J. Mueller, T. Popish, J. Schultz, R. Archer, C. Beam, A. Keller. S. Sweeney, N. Nis- sen. Row 5 (L to R): M. Baade, L. Brown, J. Huddle. D. Nygren. D. Ellison. Advi- sor— Mrs. Rasmussen. F 13 Row 1 (L to R) C. Beam, A. Keller, J. Head, Row 2 (L to R): L. Randell. A. Nygren, C. Bergman, D. Nygren, Row 3 (L to R): Advisor — Mr. Haag. P. Hud- Lj|. A 24 Elementary Chorus Director Mrs. Amy Miller Row 1: K. Milliken. D. Shook, J. Winkelman. D. Carlson, J. Thilliander. S. Pick worth. Row 2: L. Sladek, T. Sweet, S. Huddle, J. Haag. T. Hannan, L. Gustafson, T. McAffe, N. Strong, J. Malina. Row 3: J. Umbach. D. Van Vulkenburg. D. Larsen. D. Langem- eier, J. Hanson, P. Ruzicka, T. Lee. A. Adams, T. Nelson. Row 4: S. Osterloh. F. Sehliffke. J. Mueller, L. Edins. K. McKay. L. Nygren, M. Doyle, J. Swanson. K. Gehrman, V. Shook. Elementary Band i 1 Miss Tara Hancock Director Row 1: J. Haag. T. Hannan. L. Gustafson. J. Thilliander. Row 2: T. Sweet, D. Langemeier. J. Hanson. P. Ruzicka. A. Adams, T. Nelson, Row 3: D. Shook, F. Sehliffke, L. Edins. K. McKay, L. Nygren. M. Doyle. V. Shook, J. Malina. 25 Band Dept. Receives 8 Superiors BAND — Row 1 (L to R): Majorette, L. Randell, J. Head, A. Rasmussen. K. Hannon, B. Thilliander. K. Adams, K. Schuette. D. Nygren. J. Nygren, D. Nygren, Row 2 (L to R): S. Subbert, D. Johnson, J. Behrens, S. Johnson, D. Parkins, B. Ecklund, J. Konecky, D. Johnson, Row 3 (L to R): L. Langemoier, S. McEvoy, C. Ellison, C. Johnson, G. Hanson, L. Berggren, K. Gaddis, D. Nygren, Row 4 (L to R): Band Director — T. Hancock, P. Johnson, D. Ellison, L. Brown. J. Miller, M. Barrett, C. Parkins, A. Nygren, C. Bergman. BRASS QUINTET — Row 1 (L to R): J. Miller, J. Behrens, Row 2 (L to R): D. TRUMPET DUET — (L to R): L. Brown, S. Johnson. Nygren, L. Langemeier, Row 3 (L to R): D. Johnson. 26 Vocal Music — Chorus — 5 Superiors Ron 1 (L to R). P. Johnson, S. Way, K. Adams, J. Nelson, B. Thilliander, M. Ruhe, C. McGee, C. Ellison, Row 2 (L to R): G. Hanson, L. Langemeier, N. Murray, A. Andersen. L. Berggren, P. Osterloh. B. Eeklund, S. McEvoy, S. Washburn, Row 3 (L to R): J. Berhens, A. Rasmussen. L. Randell, K. Gaddis, A. Keller. K. Schuette, J. Head, D. Ellison. Row 4 (L to R): K. Knuth, E. Thilliander. J. Nygren. S. Johnson, M. Barrett. D. Johnson, D. Nygren, Row 5 (L to R): D. Nygren, C. Johnson, C. Parkins, K. Johnson, J. Langemeier. Director— A. Miller. Accompanist Karen Schuette Debbie Ellison Cindy Ellison GIRLS’ ENSEMBLE — Row 1 (L to R): K. Adams, B. Thilliander. Row 2 (L to R): L. Berggren, J. Head. C. McGee. D. Buckmaster, Row 3 (L to R): A. Keller, K. Gaddis, R. Black. K. Hannan. H. Svoboda. 27 0 SWING CHOIR — Row 1 (L to R): A. Rasmussen, J. Behrens, K. Schuette, C. Ellison, D. Ellison, S. Washburn, Row 2 (L to R) D. John- son, D. Nygren, G. Hanson. M. Barrett, J. Nygren. J. Head. C. John- son. S. Johnson, Row 3 (L to R): P. Johnson. J. Langemeier. K. John- son, D. Nygren, L. Randell. BARBERSHOP QUARTET — Row 1 (L to R): D. Johnson, J. Nygren, D. Nygren, Row 2 (Lto R): D. Nygren. JR. HIGH BAND — Row 1 (L to R): J. Ellison, G. Parkins, J. Haag, D. Molina. P. Johnson. S. Pickworth. Row 2 (L to R): R. Conrad. J. Halbmaier, G. Schliffke, K. Young, A. Smith, V. Schuette, D. Gustafson, Row 3 (L to R): K. McKay, C. Hutmacher, S. Hutmacher, T. Gehrman, G. Randell, H. Svoboda, D. Carlson. JR. HIGH CHORUS — Row 1 (L to R): J. Ellison, R. Conrad. G. Parkins. T. Milliken. K. Tweedy. Row 2 (L to R): T. Lawhorne. D. Molina. D. Gustafson, D. VanV- alkenburg. A. Thompson. J. Haag. Row 3 (L to R): V. Schuette, G. Schliffke. A. Smith, S. Hutmacher, K. Young, K. McKay, J. McGee, Row 4 (L to R): C. Hutmacher, S. Hass, T. Gehrman, C. Randell, H. Svoboda, D. McKee, B. Thorson. SCIENCE CLUB — Row 1 (L to R): K. Schuette. N. Murray, B. Thilliandcr, B. Ecklund, C. McGee, I. Snell. Row 2 (L to R): Advisor — E. Robinson. J. Langemeier. K. Johnson, E. Thilliander, M. Adams, C. Johnson. 29 Piece of Gum anyone? Extra curricular activities. What a face! The new Styles! Which way’s up! Hands off policy? 31 Boys’ Chorus Row 1 (L to R): K. Knuth, C. Parkins. J. Nygren, Accompanist — K. Schuette, Row 2 (L to R): D. Nygren, D. Johnson, M. Barrett, E. Thiiliander, Row 3 (L to R): K. Johnson, C. Johnson, R. Murray, D. Nygren, S. Johnson. S. Roucka, Sports Editor J. Milliken, Co-Editor K. Hammond, Co-Editor A. Luetkenhaus, Sports Editor J. Hanson, Photo Editor Mr. Haag, Advisor Yearbook Staff o Mar)' Lou Adams Art, Kindergarten Administration, Faculty Tom Becker Roger Borders Math P.E., Coach, Girls’ B.B.. Ele- Counselor, Phys. mentary P.E. Cindy Dornbush English, Drama Dan Dornbush P.E.. Mod. Prob., F.B.. Boys’ 6.B Coach Robert Haag FBLA, Bus. Ed., VB. Coach Tara Hancock Instr. Music K-12 David Kistler English. Drama Amy Miller Vocal Music. K-12 l Philip Miller Vo-Ag. FFA 34 Shirley Miller Jr. High S.S.. English Meredith McGowen Library-Media Spec. Delvin Ortgies S-S.. Gov., Am. History, Coach F.B., G. Track o Tim Pehrson Bus. Ed., BB Coach., B. Track. Ath. Dir. Faculty Staff Margaret Rasmussen Home Ec., FHA, Pep Club Eric Robinson Science-Chemistry Science Club John Rogers Biology. Ind. Arts Robert Williams Math Audrey Nygren Library Aide Pat Miller Secretary Gloria Poeschl Tchr. Aide Bev Subbert Elem. Secretary Marily n Benal Custodian 4 Randy Johnson Custodian Lola Huddle Custodian Alan Pruess Custodian Jill Wegman Resource Teacher Mary Tompkins Speech Specialist Sharon Dvorak Aid — Absent Mary Sweeney Judy Way Staff, School Board, Faculty BUS DRIVERS — Picture 1 Lola Huddle, 2 Randy Johnson, 3 Maggie McCarver, 4 Donna Ruhe, Absent: Will Updegrove, R.E. Hagg, Bob Williams. Thank You Mrs. Moser Retired Secretary 20 Years Service. A. Andersen J. Parsons H. Shook M. Tweedy Head Cook Cooks SCHOOL BOARD — (l to R): John Svoboda, President Richard Nygren, Dorothy Konecky, Virgene Schuette, Loren Berggren, and Treasurer Willard Witte. I am sooo excited V The Refs cost how Much! 37 o Uyaren c iammoncL 3 £.nt nion £ofm Sf(on.£c(iy 0- xe.i. c f-nna D ufix S.C. c f-Can J2u£.t(z£.n(ia.u.i. Class Motto: Accept us as we are so we ion dyntfiLa IS earn JBtab VbMu £[[l on £zc. U aiki fcuLiii gim czHamon V. lPx£.±. Lpzqqu =HuML 0 3 u t£ zRili.iL J uztfzznfiaui. [i[[ilz£.n zA uzzay zRai.mui.i.£.n SfiaxL (1 Vai.(i(7uzn St£V£. d ■zRoucka J cu7ul s.c. zNyq E.n . may learn what we can become. 41 0 Juniors Class of -82- Pres. J. Behrens V. Pres. R. Winkelman Sec. M. Rish Treas. C. Bergman S.C. D. Nygren S.C. L. Swanson M. Adams R. Black L. Brown G. Hanson J. Head J. Huddle M. Luetkenhaus J. Langemeier B. Lawhome A. Keller P. Leutkenhaus M. McEvoy C. McGee J- Miller N. Nissen A. Nygren D. Nygren Pres. E. Ruhe V. Pres. D. Johnson Sec. K. Schuette Treas. M. Barrett S.C. C. Ellison S.C. T. Thoreon A. Andersen J.Cartmill B. Ecklund R. Eggers K. Knuth L. Langemeier 42 Pres. A. Johnson V. Pres. K. Konecky Sec. R. Archer Treas. K. Adams S.C. N. Murray S.C. R. Osterloh D. Adams J. Adams M. Baade L. Berggren D. Buckmaster R. Eckhardt J. Frahm K. Hannan L. Hendrix C. Moline K. Petersen J. Schultz J. Schultz D. Shook B. Thilliander K. Erks L. Erks T. Cehrman D. Hannan C. Hutmacher $. Hutmacher K. Knuth 43 A. Louden R. LaCroix D. Malina K. McKay D. McKee B. Osterloh R. Rawlin S. Anderson M. Asper A. Burge J. Ellison D. Gustafson G. Parkins S. Pickworth C. Randell G. Schliffke V. Schuette L. Navakas T. Strong Millie and David meet the Monster. 6th Grade — Class of 87 O Row 1 ( L to R): Tim Hannan, Scott Osterloh, Jeff Hanson, David Larsen, Alisa Adams, Row 2 (L to R): Sheri Huddle, Jill Winkelman. Fred Schiffke. Pam Ruzicha. Traci Nelson, Robert Nissen. Dawn Shook, Row 3 (L to R): Vicki Shook. Kim McKay, Lisa Nygren. Katie Gehrman. Joie Mueller, Lisa Edins, Absent — Merle Doyle. Theresa McAfee, Left Top: Teacher— Mrs. Westergard. Row 1 (L to R): Shane Sweet, James Malina, Keith Milliken, Laurie Sladek, Cindy Gordes, LeAnne Gustafson, John Thilliander, Shannon Pickworth, Teacher — Mrs. Young, Row 2 (L to R): Tara Sweet, James Sawyer, Douglas Langemeier. Julie Swanson, Tammy Lee. John Haag, Debbie Carlson, Absent — Nicole Strong, Danny Vanvalkennerg. 5th Grade — Class of 88 0 4th Grade — Class of 89 Front: Vicki Nicola, Jeffery Konecky, Gordon McGee. Craig Witte, Jennifer Lawson, Robbie Pelster, Amy Halbmaier, Kim Wilgus. Jonny Larson, Amy Hollst, Stuart Way, Heidi Gehrman, Jeremy Lamprecht. Millie Shook, Chad Johnson, Chris Winkelman. Tiya Haga, Jodi Asper, Billy Flagle, Jerry Charles, Kerry Tweedy, Teachers: Mrs. Pestal, Mrs. Sweeney, Mr. Lawson. Front: Lesli Novak, Robbie Chlebinski, Jay Hanson, Kim Williams, Zachery Pehrson, Chad Jonas. Jason Maly, Matthew Svoboda, Donnie Reardon, Ronnie Sladek. Joel Konecky, Pat Coyle, Cara Mach, Jenny Larson, Jason Givens, Mike Maly, Barry Mayfield. Teacher: Mrs. Abercrombie, Absent — Craig Milo, Robert Aim. 46 3rd Grade — Class of 90 2nd Grade — Class of 91 O Row 1 (L to R): Angie Lamprecht, Julie Jonas. Johnna Staley, Jill Vogt, Stacy Pickworth. Laura Hammond. Joel Moline. Teacher: Mrs. Anderson. Row 2 (L to R): Bobby Gerdes, Paul Spence, Debbie Schultz, Mary Ellison, Chad Nadgwick, Ca trina Parkins, Valerie Williams, Row 3 (L to R): Judy Johnson. Lance Lawson. Allen Maly, Linda Charles, Matthew Hannan, Marcia Gustafson, Brian Edins. Row 1 (L to R): Eric Nelson, Jenny Schliffke, Allen Flagle. John Mack. Shari Sulley, Nathan Pehrson, Kristi Konecky. Mojah Louden, Teacher: Mrs. Barrett, Row 2 (L to R): Science — Mr. Lawson, Nicole Williams, Debbie Sawyer, Kent Langemeier, Joey Christensen, Debbie Kavanaugh. Jeremy Parsons. Absent — Lonnie Strong, Patricia Hageman. 1st Grade — Class of 92 47 Kindergarten — Class of 93 Sixth Grade Halloween Party Front; Nick Nicola. Robert Kuhr. Tina Voskamp, Terry Milliken. Thomas Larson. Angie Novak. Brian Frahm, Dustin Hutmacher. Richard LaCroix. Sharon Gerdes, Michael Coyle, Matthew Buller. Joseph Spence. Holly Langemeier, Clinton Lamprecht, Dana Otte. Clayton Darnell. Colleen Kavanaugh. Latisha Love. Brandy Johnson Stuart Nadgwick. Michael Sladek. Teacher: Miss Adams. Fourth Grade Music Concert Kindergarten Christmas Program Geared Up for Action mmm nice £. I’m so confused! The Urban Cowboy! Mr. Kistler Cheer up John, it’s not so bad Wake up Shelly Just look at that? 0 Seniors Take a Day Off to Kansas City We are off to see the Wizzard I don’t believe I ate the whole thing Now what do we do Kent? Hurry up and all we do is wait-wait-wait I'd rather fight than switch Double stitch or single? Jump Rope for Heart contest winners: J. Ellison. S. Hass. T. Strong. R. LaCroix. and S. Asper. Geared for Many Performances Anyone need your carpets cleaned? Get your popcorn, the movie is about to begin. 8th graders play acting for the elementary students. The rabbit is Tammy Gehrman What I really want for Christmas IS??? Oh! I just really don’t know about this. 51 Prom 1981 Toastmistress Julie Behrens Invocation Rich Winkelman Salute to Seniors Debbie Nygren Senior Response Shari Washburn Guest Speaker Nancy Clay Class Prophecy Dale Nygren Class Will Steve Roucka Dinner Served by Johnnie’s Band Avatar Junior Debbie saluting the Seniors Jeff Langemeier getting high for the Prom. 1981 Guest Speaker Nancy Clay Whats so funny. Senior CUm, S’ll cn ever Qfee Nona decorating the gym. Steve reading the class wills. Prom • iiPU I liW The main scene in the 1981 Prom. Couples waiting to get their pictures taken. Why do they pick on me! Julie Ryan dreaming by the wishing well. 0 Valedictorian Graduation 1981 MEAD HIGH SCHOOL Sunday, May 17, 1981 Mead High School Gymnasium Processional...............Mead High School Band Tara Hancock, Director Invocation..............The Reverend Keith McKay Salutatory............................Joyce Pacula Debbie Ellision Vocal Selection............Mead High School Chorus Seniors Amy Miller, Director Sermon.................................... Remember When” The Reverend Keith McKay Valedictory...................................David Nygren Vocal Selection............Mead High School Chorus Presentation of Local Awards Kevin Ingemansen Principal President of MEA, Bob Haag Presentation of Class ’81.................Don South Superintendent Presentation of Diplomas.............Richard Nygren President, Board of Education Benediction..............The Reverend Keith McKay Recessional..................Mead High School Band 54 Graduation ’81 There Deb. Now you look wonderful D e b b i e E 1 1 • i s 0 n Only a Beginning Salutatorians A. Rasmussen and D. Strong Accept us as we are” Graduates waiting for their diplomas J. Konecky, A. Luetkenhaus, G. Luetkenhaus J. Behrens, R. Winkleman, Grand Marshals 55 what we can become D G e i b S 1 o u 1 r e e a t h t Girl Dies of Traffic Injuries DEBORAH SUE GILLETT. 14, who had been living near Ithaca, NE with fos- ter parents, died of injuries sustained when she was struck by a car while walking home from the town’s community center. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sanders of Scottsdale, Arizona. Miss Gillett had stayed with her foster parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Buckmas- ter, periodically since she was a child. She was related to the Buckmasters through the marriage of relatives. She most recently arrived at the Buckmasters Jan. 31 and enrolled at Mead. Ruth and Principal. Mr. Lawson We Must Continue to Gear for High Performance Ruth (Maresh) Pestal, retired after offering 34 yrs. of service to the teaching profession. Ruth taught 10 yrs. in South Dakota, 2 yrs. in Weston, 1 yr. in Yutan, and 21 yrs. at Mead Public Schools as Fourth grade teacher. Ruth was honored at the reception given by the Board of Education, Admin., and the Mead Eld. Associ- ation. mh