Mead Public School - Raider Yearbook (Mead, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1985 volume:

SPORTS SIXTEEN LETTER WINNERS BUILD FOR '85 SEASON Under new head coach Jon Dahl and assistant coach John Poltack the Raider football team ended it's season with a record of 3-6. The team was very competitive and was involved in many close contests. Offensively, we got off to a slow start which hurt us in our close games, but we ended the season on a good note with two consecutive wins, Coach Dahl said. Scores of the games were as follows: Yutan 15 - Mead 0; Fort Calhoun 18 - Mead 0; Conestoga 18 - Mead 7; Mead 27 - Malcolm 12; Weeping Water 27 - Mead 16; Mead 13 - Cedar Bluffs 0; Mead 17 - Palmyra 14. Tim Milliken was the team quarterback. Jon Van Bibber and Tom Milliken were the leading ball carriers for the Raiders. The top pass receivers and leading scorers were Scott Pick worth and Tom Milliken. Leading the Raiders with interceptions were Scott and Tim. Scott also led the team in fumble recoveries. The top three tacklers were: Jon Van Bibber, Jeff Haag and Dave Adams. Tom Adams led with the most sacks. Jon Van Bibber and Tom Milliken made the all-conference team and Tim Milliken received Honorable Mention. With the J.V. team having a record of 4-0, the upcoming season looks promising. Said Coach Dahl, Sixteen returning letter winners should give us a good nucleus for the team. Row 1: St. Mgr.. Jeff Konecky, Shannon Pickworth. Brett Hageman, Dave Carlson, Jeff Haag, Tom Milliken, Kirk Ueberrhein, Keith Milliken. James Malina, John Haag St. Mgr. Chad Johnson Row 2: Coach Poltack, Fred Schliffke. Jim Ellison, Tim Hannan, Tim Milliken, Roger Conrad. Scott Pickworth, Gus Schliffke. Paul Johnson, Doug Langemeier. St. Mgr. Stuart Way. Row 3: Robbie La Croix, Clay Christie, Ron Timm, Jon Van Bibber, Skip Hayford. Tom Adams, David Adams. Brad Osterloh, Merle Hagemann, Scott Osterloh, Gene Parkins, Coach Dahl. Row 1: L. Hansen, L. Nygren, R. Treptow, A. Adams, K. Hass. Row 2: R. LaCroix, S. Asper, S. Huddle, L. Gustafson. Row 3: Asst. Coach S. Gilbreath, T. Archer, S. Hass, A. Luetkenhaus. Head Coach R. E. Haag. Raiderettes Junior Varsity RAIDERETTES EARN C-2 RUNNERS-UP Sounds of the Mead pep band, cheers from the crowd, and lots of enthusiasm filled the gym at the pep rally, as the Raiderettes were getting ready for their trip to the state volleyball tournament. As the decorated bus was leaving, chants of Take State and those similar to this could be heard. When the Raiderettes arrived at Lincoln High School, aside from having butterflies , they were eager to face their first opponent, the Deshle- Dragons. The returning state runners-up from lasf year and the to seeded team of the tournament were stunned as the Raiderettes bee them in two sets 15-11, 18-16. The Raiderettes continued their succe as they defeated the Wynott Bluedevils in two sets 15-9, 15-3. After winning the second game, sparkle filled the eyes of the playei and the crowd as the Raiderettes had now qualified for the state final: It was finally the big moment everyone had been waiting for. Th Raiderettes were getting ready for the game in the Pershin Auditorium. People were filling the stands as it got closer to playin' time. Chants and yells were coming from the crowds of each of th teams. The final seconds of warm-up were ticking off and th Raiderettes were ready to face the Friend Bulldogs. 1984 Nebraska State Volleyball Tournament The final game for the Raiderettes was not as successful as their first two games had been. Although beaten, they finished 2nd in class C2. The Raiderettes had experienced state tournament fever, and continued the tradition of good athlefics at Mead High School. BEST YEAR EVER FOR RAIDERETTES: 21-3 The girls basketball team closed its season at 21 - 3. Coach Poltack in his first year as head coach at Mead and Coach Gilbreath in her first year as assistant, led the girls to a very successful season. The girls' first game of I the Conference Tournament was against Louisville. The Raiderettes then I defeated Palmyra to win the Conference Tournament. The confident Raiderettes then proceeded to the sub-district touranment and were to play the Waterloo Panthers. The Raiderettes conquered the Panthers and then went on to defeat Brownell Talbott to win their sub-districts. Their next game would be the district finals, this is the time that they had been waiting for all year. They were to play the Scribner Trojans, a very tough team. Coach I Poltack prepared the girls for this game with hard work and some new I strategies. The Raiderettes defeated the Trojans in a very exciting game I that night. They had now achieved their second goal of making it to the I State Tournament. They now had to set a new goal, winning the State Tournament. Their first game was against Doniphan. The Raiderettes won that game and moved on to the semi finals in a game against Kearney Catholic. Kearney Catholic was rated second in the state and would be a tough match. The Raiderettes played a good game but couldn't overtake the Stars. This was a disappointing end to a very good season. The members of the varsity team were, Anita Luetkenhaus, Christine Hutmacher, Shelly Asper, Staci Hass, Lisa Nygren, Ronda Treptow, Kris Hass, Kim McKay, Debbie Nelson, Joie Mueller, Sheri Huddle, LeAnne Gustafson. Other players on J.V. were, Katie Gehrman, Dawn Shook, Denise Push, and Diane Steen. Some team stats are as follows: field goal percent - 41%; free throws - 54%; average defensive rebounds - 23; average offensive rebounds -12; average assists - 11; and average steals - 7. Some leaders in these categories were as follows: leading scorer - Staci Hass - 326; leading rebounder - Staci Hass - 212; leading assists - Anita Leutkenhaus - 131; leading free throw percentage - Lisa Nygren - 68%; leading steals - Anita Luetkenhaus - 46. Raiderettes 1st year To STATE Basketball Tournament Louisville - W 58-46 Bennington - W 37-35 Malcolm - W 49-30 Logan View - L 31-47 Neumann - L 54-57 Holiday Tournament Cedar Bluffs - W 45-30 East Butler - W 41-38 Weeping Water - W 44-28 Lincoln Christian - W 49-31 East Butler - W 48-32 Wahoo - W 43-29 Yutan - W 60-46 Waterloo - W 62-34 Conference Cedar Bluffs - W 54-25 Louisville - W 52-36 Palmyra - W 56-46 Ft. Calhoun - W 56-48 Fremont Bergan - W 61-52 Sub-Districts Waterloo - W 63-30 Brownell Talbott - W 76-30 Districts Scribner - W 56-52 State Doniphan - W 63-48 Kearney Catholic - L 41-54 9 RAIDERS GO 14-9 UNDER NEW COACH LARRY BECKER What could be more thrilling than seeing a close, exciting basketball game? Nothing, and as Raider fans, we got to see several of them this year. Under new head coach Larry Becker, the boys' basketball team went 14-9 this season. The scores of the games were Ft. Calhoun 49 - Mead 55, Wahoo 36 - Mead 40; Cedar Bluffs 47 - Mead 49; Waterloo 62 - Mead 74, Scribner 65 - Mead 44. During Holiday Tournament action the Raiders won first round against Cedar Bluffs 43-39 but were defeated by Yutan 49-58. Other regular season scores were Weeping Water 55 - Mead 60 (30T); Lincoln Christian 55 - Mead 57 (20T); Wahoo Neumann 57- Mead 49 (OT); Yutan 81 - Mead 67; Bennington 40 - Mead 44; East Butler 87 - Mead 65; Malcolm 63 - Mead 61 (OT); Cones- toga 64 - Mead 66, Louisville 51 - Mead 48; David City 82 - Mead 60. In Conference Tournamenf play Mead Defeated Cedar Bluffs 47-45 and Louisville 56-47. In the final round, the Raiders lost to Yutan 47-69 and placed second in the tournament. Mead won their sub-district bracket by beating Cedar Bluffs 49-46 and Waterloo 58-51. The Raiders came close to making State Tournaments for the second year in a row. Mead was matched up in Districts against Scribner and the game went down to the wire, with Scribner winning 53-37. Scott Pick worth and Tom Milliken were both chosen as all-conference players. Scott also received honorable mention in Class C-2 from the Wld. Herald. 10 RON TIMM SCOTT PICKWORTH GO TO STATE TRACK The boys track team has worked hard all year and were rewarded by many important team and individual rewards. These included being in shape and also placing at many important track meets. Many individual goals were set and were achieved by their efforts in such events as: Hurdles, relays, running events, and field events. Goals were achieved by the athletes attitudes to do work on their own and at practice. Boys track started on March It, 1985 with their first meet on March 15, at Boys Town. The team consisted of 12 boys: Seniors - Roger Conrad, Ron Timm, David Carlson. Juniors - Scott Pickworth, Gus Schliffke, Jon Van Bibber, Skip Hayford. Sophomores - Scott Osterloh, Tim Hannan. Freshmen - Shannon Pickworth, John Haag, Kirk Ueberrhein. The boys were rewarded for their efforts at the District track meet at Columbus on May 8, with two state bound athletes: Ron Timm (110 High Hurdles - 1st - 15.7 sec.) and Scott Pickworth (Long Jump 2nd - 20'4 and 110 high hurdles 2nd - 15.8 sec. The State Track Meet was held on May 17 and 18 at Omaha Burke. L-R Standing D. Steen, D. Shook, D. Hannan, K. Gehrman. L. Nygren. T. Strong, D. Steen. Kneeling. S. Huddle, A Luetkenhaus, R. Treptow. V. Schuette. D. Nelson. S. Asper. The school record was broken in the 2 mile relay (11:06) the boy's 400 meter relay (46:84) DOING WHAT WE NEED TO GROW samo bprneS 7 � °nvU' Future Busines Leaders of America Row 1: T. Sweet, T. Archer, D. Push. Row 2: D. Malina, J. Shelton, Advisor - R.E. Haag. ATHLETIC CLUB M Club Members Row 1: Mr. Brown, B. Thorson, R. LaCroix. C. Christie, A. Luetkenhaus, L. Hansen, T. Archer. V. Schuette. Row 2: K. Gehrman, D. Hannan, L. Nygren, D. Shook, R. Treptow, T. Strong. C. Hutmacher, S. Hass, S. Asper. Row 3: S. Osterloh, D. Carlson, J. Shelton, S. Hutmacher, T. Milliken, J. Haag, T. Milliken, P. Johnson. Row 4: J. VanBibber, S. Pickworth. R. Timm, K. Hass, G. Schliffke. S. Hayford, R. Conrad, G. Parkins, T. Adams. 18 FFA Future Farmers of America Row 1: J. Bergman, C. Randell, R. Timm. B. Thorson, S. Hass, A. Luetkenhaus, S. Hayford. Row 2: J. Hanson, L. Nygren. P. Johnson. K. Hass. S. Asper, J. Malina, Advisor - P. Miller. Row 3: G. Schliffke. T. Adams, K. Knuth, G. Parkins. K. Ueberrhein. Row 4: L. Gustafson, C. Gerdes. J. Thilliander. J. Haag. D. Langemeier, R. Bartunek. FHA Future Homemakers of America Row 1: L. Edins, H. Svoboda, K. McKay, D. Gustafson. S. Asper. Row 2: Mrs. Rasmussen. D. Carlson. R. LaCroix, S. Hutmacher. R. Timm, R. Conrad, C. Christie. J. Shelton. Row 3: D. Malina, D. McKee. D. Steen. E. Saldamando. A. Smidt. D. Hannan. T. Archer, T. Gehrman, L. Hansen. Row 4: K. Young, V. Schuette. S. Pickworth, J. Haag, T. Milliken. G. Parkins. J. VanBibber. R. LaCroix. S. Hass, T. Strong. Row 5: D. Steen, T. Sweet, L. Nygren, T. Nelson. A. Adams. K. McKay. P. Ruzicka, K. Gehrman. K. Hass, J. Mueller, R. Treptow. J. Winkleman. Row 6: T. Lee, T. Sluyter. S. Huddle. L. Gustafson. C. Gerdes. L. Martines. D. Push. S. Pickworth. J. Haag. D. Langemeier. absent J. McGee. D. Adams. T. Holbrook, B. Osterloh STUDENT COUNCIL Row 1: T. Archer. R. LaCroix. S. Asper. T. Nelson. Row 2: R. Aim. C. Christie. K. Ueberrhein. K. Gehrman. J. Konecky. Row 3: Mr. Brown, R. Pelster, J. Charles. S. Huddle. Row 1 Mrs Nygren. L. Martines. T. Sweet. C. Gerdes. Row 2: T. Nelson. K. Young. D. Steen. D, Nelson. V. Shook. Row 3: S. Hutmacher. R. Bartunek. S. Pickworth. J. Malina, absent D. Adams. J. McGee. 2nd semester - L. Edins T Holbrook STUDENT LIBRARIANS 20 Row 1: C. Hutmacher. L. Hansen. T. Archer. T. Gehrman Row 2: V. Schuette, D. Gustafson. 21 K. McKay. Row 3: H.. Svoboda. C. Randell. Row 4: Mr Dahl. P. Johnson. T. Holbrook. L. Edins. K. McKay, T. Nelson, L. Nygren, P. Ruzicka. Row 1: K. Gehrman, T. Archer. C. Randell. L. Nygren. D. Hannan. T. Gehrman. Mr. Kistler Row 2: B. Thorson, L. Edins, C. Hutmacher, K. McKay, K. McKay. Row 3: J. Ellison, R. Conrad. R. Timm. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY THESPIANS Cheerleaders Los© something Lynette? m And Pep Club Attend Row 1: L. Nygroa K. McKay. T. Nelson. D. McKee. D. Gustafson. Row 2: D. Push. L. Martines. T. Sweet. T. Sluyter. T. Lee. Row 3: C. Gerdes. D. Nelson, V. Shook. D. Shook, D. Steen. K. McKay. K. Young. Row 4: E. Saldamando. J. Swanson. D. Hannan, A. Adams. L. Edins. P. Ruzicka. Row 5: V. Schuette. L. Gustafson, S. Huddle, A. Smidt, H. Svoboda. K. Gehrman. D. Steen. D. Malina. Oh my gosh I Oh nol He missed It I Elementary join the fun I ■ All Athletic Events Annette Smidt Dorothy Molina Holy Svoboda Debbie Steen Top: L. Gustafson. K. Gehrman. D. Malna Middle: V. Schuette, D. Steen. A. Smidt Bottom: H. Svoboda. S. Huddle Valerie Schuette Katie Gehrman LeAnn Gustafson Sheri Huddle 23 %?vu0t y l yVtfr W9V9 vz yvpWQ v vpy p?™ 2 Vpt V Vp}VS wwj 7)lU0jtffr Uvd n°fl ‘ft luvdJj) irpv n°n jFfc ‘ftMttlfiv UVD nofj WJjfipUn 1IPD no virjg m jft fd2£ V!l iS[ '-f-J-mojj pup “vnffiSiuo tQ V£bT J HO vitu te6 T «uac an£ uut fatUtie 1 n?e gonnad Jlynette '% z t44 i '7o tl x (?6nleU te ‘ZfutmcicA i S6a te ut ttfuAe ;4tUta .ccet e t6 ui nat6y 7H-a£iKa. “?C.ii4U t TftcKeuj evUene Tftc’Kee 72c le Steen %££ { Suatfada ! “7i n i i£i '7 ia'ux t 25 Juniors Class of 86 ! p 1 V I 26 J. Swanion K. Uetoenheln T. SJuytef J. Ajper Freshman Class of 88 J. Haag S. Hudd� S. Plckworth 8th Grade Class of 89 J. Umboch J. Mama K. men R. Pefcter M. Shook I Skxlek J. Swoeoey R. Tweedy S Way C Wlnkelman A. Lomprecht M. letcn C. SchJz T. Lynch 28 M Vekvky S. Rckworth J. SchffAce K. Schulz C. CNeboun K. Love H. langemeier T Laron C'-wl i 'J A Novak D. Otte T Adams T. Bober 29 A. Frcfim A. Corrttt C. Sweet H. Brown A. SJuyter R. Konecky D. Noha D. Noha J. Peteraen A. Canttt K. Konecky T. Kodavy K. Frohm 30 Faculty Administration And Staff Mortyn V Mary Tompkins SNrtoy Km Myrtle Nvaren Mto VanCamp Gwen Eggers Alan Pruess Gloria PoescN Judy Way Audrey Nygren Sf GUSTAFSON NELSON ELECTED On April 1-3 fourteen people attended the FHA State Con- vention. These people were chosen to go because their SEARCH project received top gold and advanced to state competition or they had been elected as officers for our local FHA organization. On Monday SEARCH events were given. Kim Mckay received a bronze medal for her informa- tive speech. LeAnne Gustafson. Leticia Martimes, and Sheri Hud- dle, received a gold medal for their project in Food and Nutri- tion. Diane Gustafson, Roger Conrad, Holly Svoboda, and Traci Nelson also received a gold medal for their project in Housing and Home Furnishings. The SEARCH participants then attended a luncheon where they received their medals for SEARCH. In the afternoon, inter- est sessions were attended by everyone. For supper, our Dis- trict, which is District III, ate at Valentino's. Then the Awards Session was attended where Deane Gustafson found out that she had been elected as the State Officer to represent Dis- trict III, On Wednesday morning, leadership sessions were attend- ed. In the afternoon, everyone attended the District III meeting, for the election of officers and other business. Traci Nelson ran for and was elected to be a district officer. After this every- one attended the Closing Ses- sion which ended the 1984-1985 FHA State Convention. FHA IS HOT The FHA has added many new things to their organization such as increasing membership from 35 to 57, and having 17 males as members. The Mead chapter had the most member increase in their dis- trict. In September the FHA had a fund raiser selling Heath candy bars for Halloween. An Ice Cream Social was also at an organizational meeting. On October 10th, the District Convention was held at Fort Calhoun. At this Convention, Diane Gustafson was elected a State Officer Candidate. In November, there was a family potluck supper and a pumpkin and gourd decoration con- test. Also in November, Traci Nelson and Diane Gustafson attended the National Cluster Meeting in Kansas City, Mis- souri. In December the FHA participated in SEARCH events at Tekamah Herman and received 6 gold medals, and 2 silver medals. Also in December they had Secret Santa's. In February there was a Sweetheart Dance with the FFA. Then in March, the old officers kidnapped the new officers and went to Elsie's Cafe for breakfast. In April there was State Convention. Diane Gustafson was elected to a State Office and Traci Nelson was elected a District office. Our Chapter received the Red Rose Chapter Award. The SEARCH Awards that went to State competition were LeAnne Gustafson, Leticia Martines, and Sheri Huddle who received a gold. Holly Svoboda. Roger Conrad. Traci Nelson, and Diane Gustafson, also received a gold medal and Kim McKay received a bronze. Also in April there was a fund raiser to sell cookbooks to send Diane to Salt Lake City to a National meeting. In late April they held the FFA-FHA Banquet, and gave out SEARCH awards, along with many other awards. The new officers were also installed at the banquet. They are Diane Gustafson - President, Shelly Asper - Vice-President, Traci Nelson-Sec.-Treas., Raquel La- Croix - Encounter Chairperson, and Staci Hass - Historian. CONCERT BAND PERFORMS AT WORLDS OF FUN The Mead High School Concert Band departed for Kansas City, Missouri at 6:30 Saturday morning on April 15. The parents who were sponsors on the trip were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Edins, Mr. and Mrs. James Ellison, Mrs. Doug Gustaf- son, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Randell. The music boosters provided the band members with doughnuts, rolls, and juice for breakfast. The band arrived at Worlds of Fun around 11:00 a.m. They performed at 1:50 p.m. in the Haunted Theater located in the park. The band members were very disap- pointed when they found out the park was to close at 6:00 instead of 10:00. Despite the early departure, the band members enjoyed themselves and had a good time. Miss Tarleton announced on the bus that our band received a 3. On the way home, the band stopped for dinner at Wyatts cafeteria in St. Joseph. The band returned to Mead around 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning. MUSIC RATES HIGH April is always a very busy month for the different groups at Mead High School. The Band and Chorus are no exception. On April 19th and 20th the Music Department attended District Music Contests at Dana College in Blair. Mead had a total of twelve entries. The results are as follows: Chorus - 2; Boys' Chorus - 2; Girls' Chorus - 2; Band - 1; Stage Band - 1; Swing Choir - 3; Girls' Sextet - 1; Flute Trio (Lisa Nygren, Traci Nelson, Lisa Edins) - 2; Piano Solo (Traci Nelson) - 2; Piano Solo (Lisa Edins) - 3; Vocal Solo (Jon Van Bibber) - 2; Vocal Solo (Tim Hannan) - 3; Vocal Solo (Jim Ellison) - 1; Vocal Solo (Chris Randell) - 2; Vocal Solo (Jim Sawyer) - 1; Vocal Solo (Gene Parkins) - 1; Trumpet Solo (Jim Ellison) - 1; Saxophone Solo (Chris Randell) - 2; Clarinet Solo (Lynette Hansen) - 1; Clarinet Duet (Lynette Hansen, Christine Hutmacher) - 1. Jr. High Chorus L-R First Row - Wendy Young. Theresa Conn. Jenny Larson. Donnie Hanson. Kirk Sluyter. Ronnie Sladek. Kim Wilgus. Leslie Novak. Jason Sweeny. Terri Lamprecht. Russel Tweedy. Second Row - Mike Maly. Kerry Tweedy. Jason Maly. Patrick Coyle. Matthew Svoboda. Joel Konecky. Chad Jonas. Jay Hanson. Darin Nelson. Kim Williams. Robert Aim. Jeremy Lamprecht. Third Row Jonny Larson. Traci Lamprecht. Debbie Carlson. Vicki Nicola. Heidi Gehrman. Stuart Way. Tiya Haga. Richard Tweedy. Amy Halbmaier, Barry Mayfield, Laurie Sladek, Sharon Kelley, Fourth Row - Jodie Asper, Chris Winkelman, Jeff Konecky, Craig Witte, Cindy Frahm, Jerry Charles, Gordon McGee, Troy Kelley, Chad Johnson. Millie Shook, Amy Hollst. Robbie Relster. Spring Music Program Johnny Appieseed (student) Johnny Appieseed (adult) .. Miss McIntosh ............. Molly ..................... Wilbur .................... Wly ....................... Pa (Amos) Smith ........... Hester Smith .............. Smith Children 1........... 2. . 3 . 4 . 5. . 6. Granny Smith Settler 1 Settler 2 Dancers: (Dancer (Dancer' 4 ..... 5 ...... 6 ..... 7 ..... 8 ...... Zeke ............. Silas ............ Townschildren: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ........... Andy Frahm ...... Cortney Schulz ....... Nicole Williams ...... Catrina Parkins ......... Paul Spence .......... Clint Sweet ......Joe Christensen .......... Julie Jonas ......... Brian Frahm Jonathon Hagemann Heather Hageman Clinton Lamprecht ........ Amy Simons ......... Kami Friezen ........ Judy Johnson .... Marcia Gustafson ............ Mary Ellison Amee Neuschwander ............. Jill Vogt .... Jennifer Schliffke ....... Linda Charles ..... Debbie Sawyer ...... Bobbi Jo Conn ........... Joel Moline .......... Aaron Hollst ....... Ken Ludacka ........... Nick Nicola .... Amber Anderson .......... Ann Parsons ......... C. J. Darnell Ohio Mount a in Band: Valerie Wiioms. Judy Johnson. Catrina Parkins. Lonnie Strong. Candice Gray. Dana Otte. Ross Tweedy, Greg Williams. Marty Christensen Scenery Makers: Eric Nelson. Jeremy Parsons. Ross Tweedy. Stacy Pick worth. Peggy Conn Stage Crew: Matt Hannan. Allen Maly. Dawn Ueberrhein Patti Hogemann Passing Out Programs: Mofly Jo Velinsky Band Director: Miss Mary Taretton Accompanists: Mary Eison. Lisa Edins Vocal Director: Mrs. Amy Miller 6 th Grade Band Members Flutes Catrina Parkins Julie Jonas Clarinets Mary Ellison Angie Lamprecht Alto Saxophones Judy Johnson Cortney Schulz Joel Moline Chad Nadgwick Tenor Saxophone Valerie Williams Trumpets Marcia Gustafson Bobby Jo Conn Percussion Brian Edins Joe Bobber Director Mary Tarelton Flute Dawn Ueberrhein Clarinets Debbie Sawyer Amy Lynch Patty Hagemann Alto Saxophone Joe Christensen 5th Grade Band Members Trumpets Eric Nelson Aaron Hoilst Nicole Williams Stacy Pick worth Kent Langemeier French Horn Kristi Konecky Trombone Lonnie Strong Percussion Peggy Conn Jenny Schliffke Ross Tweedy 41 I REMEMBER MAMA A SUCCESS! On Friday and Saturday, November 16 and 17, Mead High School presented its all school play, I Remember Mama , written by John Van Druten and directed by Myrtle Nygren, The cast of characters was as follows: Mama - Tammy Gehrman; Katrin - Katie Gehrman: Papa - Dave Adams; Nels - Roger Conrad; Christine - Lisa Edins; Dagmar - Lisa Nygren; Aunt Trina - Teresa Archer; Aunt Jenny - Kim McKay; Uncle Chris - Chris Randell; Arne - James Malina; Mr, Hyde - Jon Van Bibber; Mr. Thorkelson - John Limbach; Dr. Johnson - Jim Ellison; Nurse - Shelly Asper; Madeline - Christine Hutmacher; Dorothy - Pam Ruzicka; Soda Clerk - Jim Sawyer. The student directors were Dawn Hannan, and Alisa Adams. The crew consisted of John Limbach, Dave Carlson, Paul Johnson, Kerry Knufh, Shane Hut- macher, John Haag, John Thilliander, Dawn Shook, Debbie Nelson, Merle Hagemann, Joe Shelton, Bill Thorson, and LeAnne Gustafson. People on the make-up and costume committee were Annette Smidt, Raquel LaCroix, Shelly Asper, Dawn Shook, Debbie Nelson, Cindy Gerdes and LeAnne Gustafson. Queen Anita Luetkenhans King Ron Timm Homecoming ATTENDANTS from Queen Left: Teresa Archer. Christine Hutmacher, Tamara Gehrman, Annette Smidt. From King Right: Shane Hutmacher, Robbie LaCroix. Bill Thorson, Dave Adams Almost Paradise was the theme chosen for Homecoming this year. Each of the classes decorated a hall to help get spirit in the school. Many students participated in the dress-up days during the week. Each day a different costume was worn. Monday - no school, Tuesday - Punk Rock day, Wednesday - come as you are, Thursday - Backwards day, and Friday was Red and White day. On Friday the big pep rally to get the guys ready for their football game, was held in the gym. It began with a parade of floats which were made by classes and school organizations. Winners were: Best Theme - Chorus, Most Original - 4th grade. Most unusual - 1st grade, and the Champion float was made by the 6th grade. Routines were performed by the cheerleaders, skits were presented, and the award f for the best decorated hall was announced. The winner was the class of 87. The students from the elementary school were at the pep rally and participated in the float parade and chants. The pep band played the fight song just before everyone went home. 46 y The Raiders played a tough game against Weeping Water but couldn't quite come out on top. At half-time all of the seniors and their parents were announced. Also, the candidates for the homecoming royalty were announced. After the game, the crowning of the Queen and King took place in the commons of the high school. Anita Leutkenhaus was chosen Queen and Ron Timm was King. Attendants to the queen were Teresa Archer, Christine Hutmacher, Tammy Gehrman, and Annette Smidt. Attendants to the King were Shane Hutmacher, Robbie LaCroix, Bill Thorson, and Dave Adams. The dance followed the coronation with music provided by Soundsational from Council Bluffs. PROM HAS STAR FILLED BACKGROUND On May 4, 1985 the Mead High Jr.-Sr. Prom was held against a background of stars. Not only was it a clear, starry night outside but there were also stars in the gym. Silver stars were mounted on a black background, an arch of blue and white balloons stood in the center, and there were wishing ponds on each side of the door. The theme was We've Got Tonight and the music was provided by Soundsational from Council Bluffs. The meal was catered by Lee's of Lincoln and consisted of Swiss Steak, ham, au gratin potatoes, corn salad, bread and a brownie. Servers for prom were: Bill Spagnotti, Tim Hannan, Merle Hagemann, Fred Schliffke, Scott Osterloh, Joie Mueller, Katie Gehrman, Pam Ruzicka, Dawn Shook, and Kim McKay. Program Master of Ceremonies .......... Gus Schliffke Invocation .......... Jim Bergman Dinner ...................... Lee's Salute to Seniors ... Tracy Strong Senior Response .... Christine Hutmacher Class Prophecies .... Skip Hayford Class Wills ......... Clay Christie Closing ............. Gus Schliffke SENIORS SNEAK TO K.C. Most people were still sleeping or just waking up when the seniors left for their Sneak Trip. On Friday, May 3 the busload of seniors and their sponsors, Mrs. Rasmussen and Mr. Ortgies, pulled out of the school parking lot at 6:45 a.m. on their way to Kansas City, Missouri. At 11:00 a.m. the group stopped at Gold's Buffet. After bowling for about an hour, they ate lunch. When they left there they went to Independence center and shopped for an hour and a half. From 4:00-5:30 they were at Blue Ridge Shopping Center. At Worlds of Fun the seniors had the choice of riding rides, or going to con- certs. They left Kansas City at 1:30 a.m. arriving in Mead at 6:30. (irabuatton 1985 MEAD HIGH SCHOOL Sunday, May 19, 1985 Mead High School Gymnasium S 4 w5 Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” invocation Mead High School Band Mar Tarletor. Director Pastor Keith McKay |Saluta?orv Kristin McKay “Like An Eagle” MHS Senior Chorus Ensemble Amy Miller Director Sermon - Here I Stand” Pastor Keith McKay I Valedictory Lynette Hanserif “I’ll Remember You”_____MHS Senior Chorus Ensemble Amy Miller, Director Presentation of Scholarships........ William R. Brown Principal Presentation of Class of '85.................Don South Superintendent Presentation of Diplomas....................John Svoboda President, Board of Education Benediction .......................Pastor Keith McKay Recessional.....................Mead High School Band “Colour My World” ..........Mary Tarleton, Director 1985 CLASS ROLL 'Teresa Ann Archer Eric David Bartunek David Oscar Carlson Clayton Andrew Christie Roger Allan Conrad 'Tamara Sue Gehrman Dawn Danielle Hannan 'Lynette Sue Hansen 'Tonia Lee Holbrook 'Christine Hutmacher Shane Michael Hutmacher Kerry Kurt Knuth Robbie L. LaCroix Anita Geri Luetkenhaus 'Kristin Annette McKay Darlene Sharon McKee Dorothy Ann Malina Bradly James Osterloh Emma Saldamando Annette Arlene Smidt Deborah Lou Steen 'Hollv Ann Svoboda William Wayne Thorson Ronald Dean Timm MOTTO: If you can imagine it, You can achieve it. If you can dream it, You can become it. -Unknown CLASS COLORS: Royal Blue Silver CLASS FLOWER: White Rose' tipped in blue •National Honor Society EMMA FINDS U.S. INTERESTING 8c EXCITING On September 21, a new student enrolled at Mead High School. You may think there is nothing unusual about that, but the student who enrolled is very special. Her name is Emma Saldamando and she is a foreign exchange student from Mexico. Emma arrived this fall in Omaha by plane. There she met the family she would be living with for the next year. Her hosts are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hannan and family. ,MANY AWARC FOR JR. HIGH Emma came to America from the city of Sonora, Mexico through an organization called International Fellowship School. GRADE SCHOOL HAS A VERY BUSY YEAR CONCERT BAND PERFORMS AT WORLDS OF FUN -- Mead High we pledge allegiance to you. Meod High your standards carry us through, with the fight for red and white For—ev — er true and uphold the right Rah I Rah! Rah! Rah! for Good Old Mead Ugh we'll shout our praises up to the sky Always equal to the test for f4==F= If. =F=— m L ■' J2-. =- 1 r —za—m—m— Fr ,—™ u f r r Mead High we love you best 11 mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MAftCEMNE MISSOURI USA