Mead Public School - Raider Yearbook (Mead, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1987 volume:

Hey there, Hi there, Ho there, you're os welcome os con be, to venture through the '87 yearbook with my friends and me. UUhat I would like to do, is help walk you through the year, show you how the year went from tort to end, and moke 5luto, Goofey, Thumper, and ome of the )uck and Jim- lelp me moke it clear it loud and clear. Bambi are helping crew. Donald .... miny Cricket will even . to you that there uouldn't be a yearbook .................................... without all the things you Jo. Time OF CONTeNTS Pg. Pg. 2 - MUSIC 43 - ACTIVITICS CLUSS 8 - STUDCNT BODY 58 - GROUPS 27 - SPORTS 64 - DCDICflTION - MR. LARRY BCCKCR S€NIOR HIGH BAND The Mead Raider marching band did exceptionally well this year for being the smallest competing marching band in their class in Nebraska, fit the Malcolm Band Contest, the little red and white band received a number one rating; which is a supe- rior job. Rt Pershing they received an excellent. The band trav- eled to Oakland-Craig for District Contest at which the follow- ing was received: Stage Band-€xcellent Contest Band-Superior Flute Duet-€xcellent Saxophone Quartet-Superior Trumpet Trio-Cxcellent Flute Solo-Superior Clarinet Solo-Superior Saxophone Duet-€xcellent. Rll around the year went great for the Mead Bands. Jeff blew It CHORUS FIMSHCS VCAfl WITH DISTRICT SUPCRKDRS Meed Sector High Chorus was host to the €CNC Chorus to November fiboirt 200 singers performed Director UK� Donovon Schuler of Omoha UJestside. The Senior High Chorus song for the Meod community three times. Twenty seniors song friends-' ot Graduation. whUe under graduote Junior Senior rtgh Chorus song UJafc o little Closer. My friend -. District honors include straight superiors for mixed girls and boys choruses, girls ensemble, and Uso Nygren. Jim Sowyer.ond 8HI Dleckmon for solo s. Receiving excelents were girls- duet ond soloists Uso €dms and Tim Hannan. Chorus of- ficers : Uso Nygren. President; Uso €dlns. Vice-Presi- dent; AUso Adorns. Secretory. The Junior High Chorus wos on elective doss for the first time this yeor. RBOV€: The chorus with some help from the Jr. High. L€FT: Scott, singing by himself. Scot ond Tim. you two should get together like Rmy and Jim. SENIOR HIGH ©TH€ UJRIT DISNCV CO. CHORUS 1986-1987 Mrs. Abercrombie Miss Adorns Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Barrett Mr. Dahl Mrs. Dornbush Mr. Dornbush Mr. Friesen Mr. Hoag Mr. Mistier Mr. Undgren Mrs. Marvin Dr. Metzger Mrs. Miller Mrs. Miller Mr. Miller Mrs. Miller FACULTV 1986 Mrs. Nygren Mr. Ortgies Mr. Poltack Mr. Rogers Mrs. Safford Mrs. Subbert Miss Torleton Mrs. Voorhes Mrs. Weiss Mrs. Westergard Mr. Williams Mr. Williams Mrs. Voung 6 FACULTV ©TH€ WAIT DISNCV CO HRRD RT UUORK? KINDER- GARTEN 1999 Joseph Graves Naomi Gray Shawn Hageman Mindy Jackson Hillary Johnson James Martin Dorsey Moline David Nelson Merle Nicola Richard Novak Stephanie Parsons Adam Petersen Mark Rasmussen Nicholas Raver Tony Robertson Kenneth Scheele Nicole Zaugg Miss Mary Lou Rdams KIND6RGflflT6N 9 Smile Chad Bergman Daniel Bontrager Brad Burosh Ooosll 1st Grade 1998 Cddie Couch Jackie Dahl Benjamin Deerson Jonathan Dieckman Brook Ccklund Adam Ferris Christopher Gustafson Jamie Haag Brian Hageman Kevin Johnson Joe Kokesh Tim Konecky lynsey Moline flaron Nelson Ron Novak UUayne Parsons William Stoltenberg Ty Sullivan Nicholas Thorson Zachary Zicafoose 10 first GRfloe 2nd Grade 1997 Mrs. Pat Anderson Bryce Anderson Johnathan Sontrager Kelly Sorer Jason Dryden Jeremy Honeywell Tommy Jackson Shawn Jensen Joson Johnson Shane Johnson Aebecco Jonas Kori Konecky Scott Lawson Joel Ludocko Melvin Ludocko Aobyn Maly Christopher Nelson P.J. Nicolo Nathan Noha Mary Novok Matthew Rasmussen Curtis Schutt Annette UUilliams Vicki UJilliams S€COND GRflDC 11 Daniel Abboud Bret Borer Baron Carritt Kayla Christensen Stacey Dauel Kristin Frahm Kami friesen Louis Genereux Dina Gerdes Joey Jonas Troy Kadavy Stephen King Kandi Konecky Robert Malina Sara Maly Tracey Milliken Lori Nelson UJilliam Novak Steven Parsons Mary Patocka Becky Scheele Kelly Sullivan Mrs. Abercrombie Absent: Crnest Cote Mrs. Sofford 4th GRRD€ Morty Christensen Joy Cckley David Cllison Heather Hageman John Hanson Renee Hollst Larry King Scott Kokesh Ryan Konecky Justin Moline Dustin Noha Jessica Petersen Jason Stoltenberg 4THGRRDC 13 5th GRAD€ 1994 lisa Hansen Rene Jensen Richard laCroix Troy lamprecht Kenny ludacka Jennifer Phillips Danell Shook Mike Sladek Joey Spence Clint Sweet Greg UUilliams Mrs. Voung 6th Grade 1993 Mrs. Vordo UUestergaurd Brian Frahm €llie Genereux Candice Gray Patty Hagemann Dustin Hutmacher Brandy Johnson Robert Ruhr Clinton Lamprecht Holly langemeier Terry Milliken Stuart Nadgwick Nick Nicola Angelo Novak Dana Otte Kelly Schulz Patrick Smith Brent Thompson Brian Thompson PICTURC NOT AVAILBBIC Kevin Gibson SIXTH GRODe 15 Joseph Christensen Peggy Conn floron Hollst Kristin Konecky Kent Longemeier Tony Monaghan €rlc Nelson Stocy Pickworth Bill Robertson Debbie Soujyer Jennifer Schliffke Paul Spence Lonnie Strong Ross Tweedy Nicole UUIIIiams 16 Knock-Knock. Avon lady. Hey! UJoit o minute! No! UUe're not up to something. 8th Grade 1991 Joey Bober Kotino Calloway Undo Charles Bobble Jo Conn Brian Cdlns Mory Clllson Chrlstl Genereux Marcia Gustofson Matthew Honnon Judy Johnson Julie Jonos Tim Keller Angle Lamprecht Lance Lawson Allen Maly Joel Moline Chod Nadgwlck Les Novak Cotrlno Parkins Cortney Schulz Aon Slodek Melinda Thompson Russell Tweedy Molly Jo Vellnsky Jill Vogt Volerie UJIIIIams 17 UJhot gome ore we ploying? Mark ftdoms Robert film Theresa Conn Amy Dieckmon Brenda Fick Joson Givens Donnie Honsen Joy Honson Leflnn Holbrook Chad Jonos Joel Konecky 18 FRCSHMAN Vou gotta problem? The Freshman class of '86-'87 is our third larg- est class. This class consists of seven girls and fourteen boys, whom ore actively involved in the extracurriculars that ore offered to the stu- dents at Mead High School; which include volley- boll, football, basketball, track, FFR, FHR, and mony others. The Freshman class is not new to the school but ore new to the responsibilities and choices that ore given to them; which they ore handling very well. The Freshman hove headed into the new year with goals and high expectations that they os a doss and individ- uals hope to accomplish during the year. FI few of the money making projects sponsored by the Freshman were the half court shot and the sell- ing of Mead Raider duffle bogs. The Freshman held their first class election which resolved in the following: Joy Honson, President; Joson Maly, Vice President; Robert Rim, Secretary; Mike Maly, Treasurer; Joson Givens and Joel Konecky, Student Council. This class with its knowledge and abilities has already mode a lasting impression at Meod and will strive to overcome the obstacles to come in the future. Buddies ot last. The Sovoge smiles! Mike Hammer on the case. Terri Lamprecht lauro Lytle Jason Maly Mike Maly Dan Mastera Barry Mayfield Darin Nelson Scott Robertson Matthew Svoboda Kim UJIIIIams 19 Jodie nose oil Class, let’s party Don't mess with me O OMO Jodie Asper Debbie Carlson Jerry Charles Cindy frohm Heidi Gehrman Tlya Hoga Amy Holbmaler Mott Harlow Gene Zeleny Amy Hollst Chad Johnson Jeff Konechy Jeremy lamprecht 20 SOPHOMOA6S The Sophomores ore a class of 13 girls and 13 boys. They started the year by electing their class officers, which result- ed in the folloujing: President-Jeff Ko- necky, Vice President-Jerry Charles, Sec- retary-Amy Hollst, Treasurer-Jodie Asper, and for Student Council-Jennifer lauuson and Chris UUinkelman. Many thoughts of uyhot they uuill be doing next year ore go- ing through the minds of many Sopho- mores. One of the thoughts ujill be the cost of the prom they uuill be putting on next year. To help with the cost they have raised money by bake soles, donees, and o field goal kick, which were successful. They ore on their way of accomplishing their goals. No I'm not snooplngl Vou should read this! Hmm. Interesting 1989 Hey It's cool Go oheod moke my doyl Trod Lomprecht Jennifer lowson Vicki Nicolo Robbie Pelster Millie Shook Lourie Slodek Jason Sweeney Richard Tweedy Stuart Way Chris UJinkelmon Craig Witte Chuck Voung Wendy Voung SOPHOMOR6S 21 Hey pretty boy I r Good technique! Cindy Gerdes lefinne Gustafson John Hoag Sheri Huddle Doug langemeier Vou expect me to sew? Heyl UJho sold you could? Check these legs outll MOHs 1988 Tommy Lee John llmboch Mark luetkenhous James Molina 22 JUNIORS . I really don't know what I’m doing Gee. Isn't this greotl find this Is how we wash our hands. The Junior class of '86-'87 began the year by electing doss officers: Presi- dent - leRnne Gustafson, Vice Presi- dent - Doug langemeier, Secretory - Leticia Martinez, Treasurer - Tommy Lee, and Student Council - Sheri Hud- dle and Julie Swanson. The highlight of the year for juniors is aluuays Prom. The class sold magazines to raise money and an $800 profit was mode. The Junior class has set their goals high, never letting anything get in the way of achieving each and every goal. letido Mortlnez Keith Mllllken Shannon Plckworth Denise Push Jim Sawyer Nlckl Strong Julie Swanson Toro Sweet John Thllllonder Bruce UJIschmonn JUNIORS 23 (V.BSS COI.0 9 Red and Black SfeNIO 1987 CVBSS FLO Red 7 and White Roses CLASS MOTTO: Our dreams are limited only by how far our thoughts will take us. Candy Everson Tim Hannan William Dieckman Katrina Gehrman Lisa Edins Jeff Hanson Merle Hagemann Kristine Hass 24 SENIORS Kimberly McKay Traci Nelson Pam Ruzicka Victoria Shook Joie Mueller Lisa Nygren Fred Schliffke Ronda Treptow Debra Nelson Scott Osterloh S€NIOftS 25 This year is the Seniors' Year! UUe look and feel great. The days drag on because we ore too excited for that final day. UUith our 6 guys and our 15 girls we should moke a good look- ing group coming down the aisle in our red and block robes. Here's the Seniors ot their bestlll Worming up by the fire Caught In the boys' rooml Tired of schooll UGHTCN UPIIII Omen .TMVWV I can't moit to get out of herel Sonto ond his Clvesl 27 CCNC DISTRICT STRT6 Front: Jennifer Lawson; Rouj 2 L-R: Jill UJinkelmon, Cooch Torn! Morvin, Rmy Holbmoier, Debro Nelson, Coach Connie UJeiss, Monogers Judy Johnson ond Marcia Gustafson: Rouu 3 L-R: liso Nygren, Terri lam- precht, Sheri Huddle, Kris Hoss, Jodie flsper, flliso fldoms, Rondo Treptouu, ond lefinne Gustafson The Lady Raiders began 2-a-day practices Rug. 18 under the leadership of Coach Marvin and Rsst. Coach UUeiss. The first game uuas a blouj to their initial plan, however, the next 8 games proved to be successful for the Lady Raiders. During the Mead Inv. they played Lincoln Chris- tian, even though defeated, hopes uuere not shattered because they played an excellent game.The next 8 games uuere stepping stones to their next goal- the State Tournaments. Defeating Clarkson at the Dist. finals; they uuere on the road trip to their goal. Rt the State Tournament, their goal uuas short-lived as the Lady Raiders didn't play their usually intense game. Cven though defeated by Osceola, there uuere reuuards throughout the season.- Some of these honors uuere: 1st T€RM €CNC RLL CONFCRCNCC: KRIS HRSS. RONDR TRCPTOUU, Si LISR NVGRCN; 2ND TCRM: LCRNNC GUSTRFSON; 1 ST T6RM ALL RR€R: USA NVGRCN, S KRIS HRSS; 2ND TCRM: RONDR TRCPTOW; HONORRBLC M€N- TION: L€RNN€ GUSTRFSON; HONORR8LC MCNTION ALL STRT€; LISR NVGRCN AND KRIS HRSS. RCCORD 17-3 1ST CCNC TOURNRMCNT 1ST DISTRICT C2-3 2ND M€RD INVITATIONAL SCRRCD OF TH€M uue RR€ TH€ CHAMPIONS. MV FRICND - V€HH I 28 VOUeVBRLL CHAMPS CHAMPS QUALIFIERS AC€ — BV W€NDV SCOR€GORR[ MCAD OPP FT. CALHOUN 13-15,4-15 UJATCRLOO 15-10.5-15.8-15 WCCPING WRTCfi 15-3,15-12 BCNMNGTON 15-6.15-8 8€UUV€ CHRISTIAN 15-1.15-6 NCUMANN 15-7.9-15.15-9 VUTRN 15-5.15-13 LOUIS VILLC 15-7.15-3 (MCRO INVITATIONAL:) (LURHOO) 15-13-15-13 (LINCOLN CHfl.) 15-2.9-15.7-15 VALLCV 10-15.15-11.15- LURHOO 15-2.15-6 CCDRfl 15-3.15-8 (CCNC) (UJATCRLOO) 15-6.15-5 (FT. CALHOUN) 15-10.15-1 (MALCOLM) 15-13.15-11 SUB-DISTRICT: CCDAfl BLUFFS 15-10.15-1 UJATCRLOO 15-7.15-7 DISTRICT PLAV-OFf: CLARKSON 12-15.15-12.15-1 STATC: OSCCOLA 12-15.10-15 FRONT ROW: l-R Kim Williams, Theresa Conn, 2ND ROW: t-R Jill Winkelmon. Amy Hollst. Wendy Voung. CORCH Marvin, Millie Shook. Cindy Frahm. COACH Weiss. Traci Lomprecht. Marcia Gustafson.- 3RD ROW: L-R: Amy Dieckman. Brenda Flck. Jennifer Lawson, Terri Lomprecht. Jodie Asper. Laurie Slodek. Amy Halbmaier. Denise Push, and Judy Johnson. VOLLEVBAU 29 1987 Homecoming Royalty 30 HOM6COMING Heaven in Vour Eyes was the theme for Homecoming this year, which was held in the gym. The dress-up days were High Society day, Nerd day, Twin day, and Red and UUhite day, in which many students participated in. Rll the classes decorated the halls for the occasion, and the class of 89 won the best decorated hall award. It was an excit- ing game against UUinnebago, especially since we won. The score was 43 to 14. After the game, the crowning of the Queen and King took place in the commons of the high school. Lisa Nygren was chosen Queen and Tim Hannan was King. Attendants were Kris Hass, Merle Hagemann, Rondo Treptow, Scott Osterloh, Katrina Gehrman, and Jeff Hanson. The dance followed with music from Music Ex- plorers. HOMeCOMING 31 1986-87 Mead Raider Football Team - D-l District Champions Front Row: Dorin Nelson. 21: Stuort Way. 72: Don Honsen. 52: Jeff Konecky. 20: Rob Pelster. 7: John Thlllionder. 60; Mike Ma y. 64 Middle Row. Mott Svobodo. 42: Joson Maly. 81: Chris UJinklemon. 30: Mork luetkenhous. 88: Mork Rdoms. 68: Jomes Molino. 33: Sorry Moyfleld. 55 Bock Row: Cooch Jon Dohl: John Haag. 24: Jerry Charles. 74: Joson Givens. 87: Sill Dieckmon. 78: Doug longemeier. 80: Shannon Pickworth. 27; Keith M.lllken. 34; Rsst. Coach John Poltack. Student Managers: Chad Nadgwick. Rllen Maly. Joel Moline SCOR6SORRD MHSOpp. Falls City S.H.......................... 22 Nebr. City-lourdes................. 45 0 Friend............................. 33 14 UJaterloo.......................... 22 0 Winnebago.......................... 43 14 Scribner........................... 37 15 Cedar Bluffs....................... 22 12 State Playoffs Brownell-Talbot ................... 45 32 Roseland-Silverloke................ 36 22 Bancroft-Rosalie.................... 8 22 Season Record 9-1 32 FOOTBRLL Left: John Haag running past the Silverlake Mustangs. Below: Coach, we can't let you play. They might notice. RRIDER FOOT6RLL HRS R SUCCESSFUL SERSON! 'The Mead Raiders had a very successful sea- ;on in 1986 because of a total team effort , lead coach Jon Dahl said. The Raiders were ,ioung and proved themselves with an explo- sive offense and a preventive defense. The Raiders proved this during their 7-0 season with a good start in a 48-22 win against Falls City Sa- cred Heart. Following this with a 45-0 devasta- tion of Nebraska City Lourdes, people started to believe in the Raiders. UJinning the next four games against Friend, Ullinnebago, Scribner, and UUaterloo, made believers of almost every- one. Now the Raiders would meet the Cedar Bluffs UUildcats and possibly earn a place in the playoffs. The raiders were successful with a hungry team wanting the playoffs. They proved themselves once again with a 20-12 victory to put them on the road to the playoffs. The Raid- ers started off their three game playoff spree with the Rrownell-Talbot Raiders of Omaha. The papers didn't all agree on who the favorite was to win the game, this shows how evenly mat- ched the two teams were. The game was tight, but the Red Raiders won with a score of 45-32. In the second round of the playoffs the Raiders played the Silverlake Mustangs. This was a long bus ride to Bladen so the Raiders didn't plan on a losing game. UUhen the Raiders came out of the locker room the Sliverlake team and crowd was laughing at them but they weren't laughing after the game. Final score: Raiders-38, Mus- tangs-22. The next opponent was 1 rated Bancroft-Rosalie Panthers. The final score was 22 to 8. This ended the Raiders season. FOOTBALL HONORS Bill Dieckman: Honorable Mention fill-state D- 1, UUahoo Rll-flrea Center, Fremont Honor- able Mention Offensive Line. John Haag: Honorable Mention UUahoo flll- Rrea. Mark Luetkenhaus: Honorable Mention UUa- hoo Rll-flrea. Doug Langemeier: Lincoln Omaha flll-State LB D-1. UUahoo Rll-flrea LB, 2nd Team LB Rll- flrea Fremont Honorable Mention T€, Ac- ademic flll-State. Rob Pelster: Honorable Mention UUahoo Fill- area. .Chris UUinkelman: Honorable Mention flll-St j ate D-l, UUahoo Rll-flrea HB, 2nd Team H B All-Area Fremont. Robbie Pelster scampers around end for o yard gain. Jeff Konecky heoding for a 1st down. Chris Winkelman heading for his 1046 total yds. John Hoag snops - Robbie Pelster holds - Shannon Pickworth kicks for one. FOOTBRU 33 GIRLS J.V. BflSKCTBALL We Wish you Good Lock LADY RAIDERS We Love - you-a- Lot ! I SMILC PRCTTV! G€T OUT Of MV UJRVI 34 GIRLS BASKCTBALL The girls basketball team this year consisted of only ten girls. The members were: Seniors Debro Nelson. Liso Nygren. ond Kris Hass. Juniors - LeRnne Gustafson. Sophomores - Jodie Rsper. Heidi Gehrmon. Rmy Halbmaier and Jennifer Lawson. Freshman - Terri Lam- precht ond Kim UJilliams. Coach Mr. John Pol- tock, flsst. Coach - Shari Nygren. Student Mgrs. Brenda Fick. Judy Johnson. Marcia Gustafson, fllisa Adorns excuse Me! The tiuo main things that lead this team through the tough gomes os well os through the season wos Senior leadership ond team unity. The leadership of the three Seniors helped the team in tight situations and pulled the team together when they needed it most. Team unity wos probably the most important factor of their successful season. These girls were more than just teammates they were friends on and off the court, this helped them win gomes. Hard work, team spirit, going out ond having fun. and the support of the fans also helped the girls be- come o winning team. €ven with the record of 16-7 their season wos more than just a successful winning sea- son. it wos o season of accomplishments. The Raiders placed 2nd in the Holiday Tour- nament. won the CCNC Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, won the Sub-Dis- trict Tournament also for the fourth consecu- tive year, were the C2-5 District Tournament runners-up. ond placed 9th ond 10th in the state. Four of the seven losses were lost to teams that were rated fourth or higher in the state in class Cl ond C2. Jenny what do you wont to do? STALL! STALL! GO UP! GO UP! I GOT A SHOT! UUhat’s wrong leflnne? AND VARSITV 1986 - 1987 DISTRICT 2ND PLRCC TCRM l-R 1st row: Jennifer Lawson, Heidi Gehrmon. Kim UUilliams. 2nd row: Shari Nygren, lefinne Gustafson, flmy Holbmoier. Debro Nelson. Kris Hass. Jodie Rsper, Terri Lomprecht. Usa Nygren. John Poltack. COMC TO M€! Season: Oponent opp MHS Louisville 27-60 LUoterloo 43-46 Bennington 59-50 Scribner 61-34 Logan View 43-51 Neumann 46-49 Holiday Tournaments: Vutan 50-63 Cast Butler 68-48 Season: Lincoln Christian 62-59 LUeeping UJater 46-48 Cast Butler 48-43 Cedar Bluffs 53-66 UUohoo Public 40-53 Vutan 31-70 Molcolm 46-48 Ft. Calhoun 45-63 Cedor Bluffs 45-63 Conference Tournament: LUeeping LUater 47-48 Malcolm 31-42 Season: Bergan 58-48 Sub-Districts: Cedar Bluffs 31-42 UJaterloo 41-45 Districts: Scribner 56-46 I Season Record 16-7 I wont this shot! LOOK OUT! GIRLS BRSKCTBRll 35 BOVS 1986- Opponent Opp MHS Ft. Colhoun 56-57 Waterloo 41-45 UJohoo 72-45 Cedor Bluffs 57-75 Scribner 82-62 Cost Butler 85-88 Vuton 56-66 Lincoln Christion 65-64 UJeeping UUoter 43-46 Cost Butler 52-53 Neumonn 68-49 Vuton 56-63 Bennington 37-44 Malcolm 40-57 Cedor Bluffs 55-42 Conestoga 54-61 Louisville 45-64 David City 57-43 Sub-Districts: Broujnell-Tolbot 43-46 Bellevue Christion 53-48 Season Record 13-7 Got o problem Jeff? Hey! Come bock! 36 BOVS BRSKCTBRLL BASK6TBBLI ---1987 I don't ujont this! See uuhot I got! HCIP! VOUNG T€fiM HAS SURPRISING VCRR The Mead Basketball team copped off o surprisingly successful 86-87 season with a 13-7 record. There was only one returning starter for the Raiders this season, Doug tangemeier. The four other starters were John Haag. Shannon Pickworth, Bill Dieckmon, and Keith Milliken. The high points of the season were beating Vutan in the Holiday Tour- nament and in the regular season. Rock Bottom of the season was getting beat by Cedor Bluffs in the €CNC Tournament. The Raiders fin- ished their season with a win over Louisville and o loss to David City. They proceeded to the Sub-Districts to ploy Brownell-Tolbot. They won the gome with a score of 46-43. The next night they would ploy Bellevue Christian, they lost and this gome ended the season. Pictures not avoiable! Barry Mayfield, Darin Nelson. Jason Givens. Joy Hanson, Mott Svob- oda. Jason Moly, Richard Tweedy. James Molina, Robbie Pelster. Jerry Charles, ond Jeff Konecky. Sorry guys, we didn't forget about you. UJhot form! BOVS BflSKCTBflLL 37 7th Grade Girls Basketball: 1st row: Kristin Konecky. Jennifer Schliffke. 2nd row: Nicole ULIillioms. Stacy Pickworth, Miss Tarle- ton, Peggy Conn. Debbie Sowyer. Don't just watch! Help Judy Fight! listen to Miss T. people. Mory. don't hit her! Block that shot Judy! 8th Grodfc-Girls Basketball: 1st row: Jill Vogt. Rngie lamprecht, Melindo Thompson. Christi Genereux. 2nd row: Julie Jonos. Mor- cio Gustafson. Undo Chorles. Miss Torleton. Judy Johnson. Val- erie LUillioms. Mory Cllison. 38 JR HIGH GIRLS 8RSKCT8RU Reach for the sky Rngie! Shoot it Morcio! 7th Grade Boys Basketball: 1st row: Lonnie Strong, Mr. Dorn- bush. Tony Monaghan. 2nd row: €ric Nelson. Paul Spence. Joseph Christensen. Kent Longemeler. Boron Hollst. Oh goody, o free throw! Nice lay-up Rllen! Siam it lance, slam it! 8th Grade Boys Basketball: 1st row: Mott Hannon, Joel Mo- line. Chad Nodgwick. Les Novok. 2nd row: Joey Bober. Brian Cdins. Cortney Schulz. Lance Lawson. Tim Keller. fillen Moly, Mr. Dornbush. Vou oetter block that! UUotch reol close or you might miss some- thing. Nice shot Boron. Oh good! fl time out. Kent what ore you looking ot? -r- r D 1- lt ujould be easier if you would sit ON the box Heidi. 2- 999.. . . 3- Ha ha. guess what, I'm hungry. 4- Hey Jodie! Down here. 5- oops, uh. I didn't do it! 6- Nope, not Post enough! Do it again! 7- Teeth tanning-does it work Terri? 8- Do I look like I wont my picture token. 9- UUhlch one do I wont? 10- Hey flmy you're looking the wrong way. look at your feet there it is. 11- lf you like it that much Uso. you con hove it. 12- leflnne what ore you looking at? ©THC WRIT DISNCV CO. 1- Oh! I have a cromp I can't walk over there! 2- Come on Mr. Dohl thats no excuse! 3- Don't even look ot me. let olone take o picture. 4- lt would be easier to use a rope to jump over the pit Shannon. 5- Hey it's cool. 6- See uuhat I con do! 7- Duh. whot do I do with this? 8- Chris. deep in thought-about going home. BOVS VARSITV TRACK 41 Freshman Attendants: Terri lamprecht and Jason Maly. Sophomore Attendants: Jodie Asper and Chris UUinkelman. Seniors: Queen: Kris Hass and King: Jeff Honson Junior Attendants: leAnne Gustafson and Doug Langemeier. The 1986-'87 Sports Royolty was chosen by the Mead High School student body, faculty, ond administration The Sports Royalty Is cho- sen on the hard work, dedlcotk n. ond the obikty o person puts Into his or her sports Few people hove whot it takes to earn this honor but there is olwoys one or two out of every group. This year was on exceptional yeor There were 43 boys ond girls who quokfled for the honor of ottendants ond six Seniors who quolfled for King ond Queen. The Sports Royalty is os foiows; freshmon ottendonts-Terri Lomprecht ond Jos on Maly. Sophomore attendants-Jcx e Rsper ond Chris UJinkelmon. Junior ottendonts-Leflnne Gustafson ond Doug Langemeier. Seniors-Queen Kris Hoss ond King: Jeff Honson. Sports Participants: Freshmon: Mcvk Adorns-Football. Theresa Conn-Voleybal; Amy Dieckmon-Vol- leybol. Trock; Srendo Flck-Voleybol. Trock; Jason Givens-Footbol. Bosket boll, Donnie Honson-Footbol; Joy Honson-Bosketbol; Terri Lomprecht-Voleybol. Bosketbol. Trock; Jason Moly-Footbal. Bos- ketbol; Mike Moly-Footbol; Sorry Moyfield-Footbol. Bosketbol; Dor- In Nelson-Footbol. Bosketbol; Matthew Svobodo-Footbol. Bosket- bol. Kim IJLMams-Voleybol. Bosketbol; Sophomores: Jodie Rsper-Voleybol. Bosketbol. Trock; Jerry Chorles-Footbol, Bosketbol; Cindy Frohm-Voleybol; Heidi Gehrmon-Bosketbol. Trock; Tlyo Hogo-Voleybol; Amy Holst-Voleybol; Chod Johnson-Bosket- bol. Jeff Konecky-Footbol. Bosketbol; UJeody Voung-Volev ol: Trod Lomprecht-Voleybol; Jennifer Lowson-Voleybol. Bosketbol; Robbie Pelster-Footbol. Bosketbol: Mi� e Shook-Voleybol; Lourle SJodek-Voleybol; Rkhord Tweedy-Footbol. Bosketbol: Stuort UJoy- Footbol: Chris UJinkelmon-Footbal, Bosketbol. Trock. Juniors: LeAnne Gust of son-Voleybol. Bosketbol. Trock; John Hoog-Footbol. Voleybol. Trock; Sheri Huddle-Voleybol; Doug Langemeier-Footbol. Bosket boll. John Llmboch-Bosketboll; Mark Luetkenhaus-Footbol, Trock; James Molino-Footbol. Bosketbol: Keith Mittken-Footbol. Bosketbol. Trock; Shannon Plckworth-Footbol. Bosketbol. Trock; Denise Push-Voleybol. John Thifconder-Footbol; Alisa Adorns-Voleybol. Trock; 8H Dieckmon-Footbol. Bosketbol. Trock; Jeff Honson - Bosk et bol; Kris Hoss-Volei ol. Bosketbol; Deb- ra Nelson-Voleybol. Bosketbol. Trock; Liso Nygren-Voleybol. Bos- ketbol; Rondo Treptow-Voleybol ; Lisa Nygren and Bill Dieckmon - Army Scholastic Athlete Aujord Winners. SPORTS ROYRITV 1986-1987 Jason Maly Chris UJinkelmon Doug Langemeier King: Jeff Hanson Queen: Kris Hoss LeAnne Gustafson Jodie Asper Terri Lamprecht ©THC WAIT CHSNCV CO. tW jA Smile Fred, make it look good! Croig? j K V Vou tuio don't know what you're doing do you? RIGHT: ooh. the price of cat- tle fell you guys! Stop scomming Amy. Some of the group. Huh? f 6 I R Future Business Leaders of America What's in your gloss? Bedtime snack. Sleep sound. Bjuce. the only man! What's this?! Happy, Terri? f8m 45 CH66RL6RDING The feuu, the loud, the Pep Clubl P Heidi's hord ot workl 48 P€P CLUB Illegal Pyramldlll The pep dub really had something to cheer about this year! Our sports' teams did very uuell this year uuith the pep club s help. Our pep club is a small and crazy one. The people in our pep club are: Traci Nelson - President, Heidi Gehrman - Vice President, Pam Ruzicka - Secretary Treasurer, Lisa Nygren - Candy Clerk, Denise Push - Merit Chairper- son. Jennifer Lawson - Publicity Chairperson, Debra Nelson, Lynn Doran, UUendy Voung, Millie Shook, Traci Lamprecht, Tiya Haga, Laurie Sladek, Terri Lamprecht, and Brenda Pick. The pep club ujos led by the cheerleaders who are- fllisa Adams, Lisa €dins. LeRnne Gustafson, Rmy Hollst. flmy Halbmaier. Cindy Frahm, Jodie flsper. and Katrina Gehrman was the head cheerleader. Are you eating all the profits? CH€€RieflDING 49 Go Holders! I've got the spirit! We re ready to cheer! Our Hero! DRAMA ©TH€ UJftLT D1SNCV CO. Nice outfit. Doujn! Don't just stood there! UJhot o cute couple! Thespian State Convention This is o sod-looking group! No Peeking! 50 DRRMfl I wont to hold your hand! They don't know their lines! Smile lodieslll Its not thot bod! Here's looking ot you, kid! Our Student Directors ond our one crew member The Drama Club was very active this year. They started out this year with the one act play I Never Saw Another Butterfly . It starred: Katrina Gehrman as Irena Synkova, Lisa €dins as Raja Cnglanderova, and John limbach as Honza Kosek. The children were: Heidi Gehrman, Rmy Hollst, Dawn Shook, Jennifer Lawson, Rmy Halbmaier, Jodie Asper, Tiya Haga, and Cindy Frahm. Student Directors were: Debra Nelson and Alisa Adams, and the crew members were: Jason Sweeney, John Haag, Kris Hass, Vickie Shook, LeAnne Gustafson, Chris UUinkelman, Jeff Konecky, and Doug Langemeier. Then the Thespian State Convention came, in which Katrina Gehrman, Lisa €dins, Debra Nelson, Amy Hollst, Amy Halbmaier, and Jodie Asper attended. Speech Contest was next on the list. Those who participated are: Lisa Cdins, Katrina Gehrman, Lisa Nygren, LeAnne Gustafson, Jodie Asper, Amy Halbmaier, Amy Hollst, Jeff Konecky, and Jennifer Lawson. Then they finished the year with two one-act plays, The Perils of Priscilla , and To Burn a UUitch . John Limbach was the villian in The Perils of Priscilla , James Malina was the hero, Lisa Cdins, the new teacher, and Jennifer Lawson, the old teacher. The children were: Heidi Gehrman, Richard Tweedy, and Amy Halbmaier, and Dawn Shook was the jester. In To Burn a UUitch the characters were: Amy Hollst and Lynne Doran, two girls being accused of witchcraft, Jodie Asper and LeAnne Gustafson, the two accu- sers. Both plays were directed by Mr. Kistler and the Student Directors were: Katrina Gehrman and Debra Nelson. The crew members were: Debra Nelson, Katrina Gehrman, and Joel Konecky. DRRMfl 51 ULIhot's out there Pom? SENIOR SN6RK Debro. who's your friends from Kansas City? Bring me o drink pleose. Jill ond Roncto taking o break from oil the excitement. Now wait o minute! Vou look tired Tim. UJhot hove you been doing? 52 SENIOR SN€RH Hey you guys cheer up. The fun is just beginning! Kansas City here we come! Half of the Senior class went to Worlds of Fun where they rode the rides and looked ot shops while the other half went to watch the Kansas City Royals gome against the Cleveland Indians. Then the Worlds of Fun group ron around downtown Kansas City window shopping and sightseening. Joie Mueller, Jill Winkellmon, Rondo Treptow, Dawn Shook, Katrina Gehrmon, and Vickie Shook hod the pleasure of riding around town in o horse drown carriage. The Kansas City Royols group went to see The Female Odd Couple ot Tiffany's Rttic, o dinner theater. Rt the request of Kim McKay, Debra Nelson, and lisa Cdins, their waiter song Happy Birthday to Pom Ruzicko for her Birthday after the ploy. Then we oil got on our bus and headed home. Vou guys look like you're having fun. Look ot us. bet you're jeolousl This cord Is telling me . . . toin In Konsos City. Vou've got to be kiddingl LUhot's the gos mileage on that unit? look ot cuhot someone did to my lunchl Shake it. Heidi! Scott and Tlyo UJhot couples! PROM Dancing cheek to cheek (ye.t ing a picture ’ They Love Prom 54 PROM Julie and Chuck fire you having a good time. Sheri? Tara, don't pick at your food! Won't they listen to you. Pom? Jodie, Kris, and Debra Cnjoying Prom The Mead Junior Senior Prom ujqs held Saturday, April 25 at the Fremont Op- era House. Tender Vears ujqs the Prom theme and block ond pink were the colors used to decorate the Prom. Doug Lomgemeier was the Master of Ceremonies, James Sawyer gave the Invocation, Leticia Mortines gave the Solute to the Seniors, Kris Hass gave the Senior Response, John Haag read the Class Prophecies, and Debra Nel- son read the Class UJills. The dinner was catered by Hinky Dinky and the music was provided by Rex Hedding. The servers were: Millie Shook, flmy Halbmaier, Amy Hollst, Jennifer Lawson, Joson Sweeney, and Chad Johnson. There was a post prom party following the dance, sponsored by the PTO. PfiOM 55 LCTICIR MRRTINCS- BRUCC UUISCHMRNN DRUJN SHOOK -FRCDCRICK SCHLIFFKC- JOI€ MU€LL€R VICTORIR SHOOK-KIMBCRLV MCKRV HSR NVGRCN-LISR CDINS TRRCI NCLSON-KRTRINR GCHRMRN DCBRR N€LSON M€RL€ HRGCMRNN GRADUATION 1987 • M€RD HIGH SCHOOL Sundoy. Moy 17. 1987 Meod High School Gymnosium Prelude. Meod High School Bond. Mary Tarle- ton. Director Processional. Meod High School Bond. Mory Tarleton. Director Invocation. Post or Lorry Dleckmon Sotutotory. Uso €dlns 'Wo R Little Slower. My friend ; by Don 8e- sig. MHS Chorus. Amy Mier; Director LUekome. Dr. Wm. eis Metzger. Superinten- dent Sermon. Post or Lorry Dleckmon Valedktory. Pom Ruzkko • friends ; by Mkhoel UJ. Smith. MHS Senior Chorus. Amy Miler. Director Presentation of Diplomas. Vlrgene Schuette; President. Board of education. Helen Ruzkko; Board Member Benediction. Pastor Lorry Dleckmon Recessional. The Anthem from the motion picture Top Gun” SCOTT OST6RLOH- CRNDV TUJ€€DV-J€FFR€V HRNSON UUIllIRM DICCKMRN JILL LUINKCLMRN- TIMOTHV HRNNRN RONDR TRCPTOUJ KRISTINC HRSS UUITH OUR FINRL ST€P, UJ€ TRK€ TH€ LAST OF OUR MRNV SPCCIRL MOMCNTS OF TODRV THfiT R€COM€ MCMORICS OF TOMORROW, RS VCSTCRDRV W€ FOILOWCD, TODRV UJ€ l€RD. Written by: Debra Nelson for the Senior Class of 1987. ©WRIT DISNCV CO. 5th Grode Bond: 1st row: Donelle Shook. Kenny Ludoko, Jennifer Phillips. Trish Adorns, Andy Frohm, Aene Jensen. 2nd row: Tommy Givens. Jon Hogemonn. Greg Williams. Troy lomprecht. Andy Corritt. 3rd row: Mike Slodek. Miss Torleton. 6th Grode Bond: 1st row: Brion Thompson. Brent Thompson. Potrick Smith. Angelo Novok. Candice Gray. 2nd row: Clinton lomprecht. Brian Frohm. Holly langemeier, Dono Otte. Kelly Schulz. 3rd row: Kevin Gibson. Stuort Nadgwick. Potty Hogemonn. Miss Torleton. Jr. High Bond: 1st row. Debbie Sawyer, Mary Cllison, Cotrino Porkins. Julie Jonas. 2nd row: Kristin Konecky. Joe Christensen. Chad Nadgwick. Judy Johnson. Valerie UUillioms. 3rd row: €ric Nelson. Aaron Hollst. Stocy Pick- worth. Nicole UUillioms. Marcia Gustafson. Kent Uangemeier. 4th row: Peggy Conn. Jennifer Schliffke. Cortney Schulz. Brian Cdins. Miss Torleton. Concert Bond: 1st row: Vickie Shook, Nicki Strong. Uso €dins, Troci Nel- son, Vicki Nicola, Jodie Asper, Amy Hollst. Jennifer Uawson. 2nd row: James Molino, Kim UUillioms, Amy Dieckmon, Pom Auzicka, Kim McKay, Terri lomprecht. 3rd row: Uso Nygren, Jeff Konecky. leAnne Gustafson. Aliso Adorns, Tim Hannon. Amy Halbmaier. Heidi Gehrman. 4th row: Craig UUitte, Down Shook. Miss Torleton. Jazz Bond: 1st row: liso €dins. Jodie Asper, Jennifer lowson. Amy Hollst. 2nd row: Jomes Molina, Kim UUillioms, Amy Dieckmon. Pom Auzicka. Kim McKay. Terri lomprecht. 3rd row: Traci Nelson, liso Nygren. leAnne Gus- tafson. Aliso Adorns, Tim Hannon. Amy Halbmaier.Dawn Shook. 4th row: Valerie UUillioms. Marcia Gustafson. Cortney Schulz. Miss Torleton. Jr. High Chorus: 1st row: Molly Jo Velinsky. Nicole UUillioms. Kristin Ko- necky. Jennifer Schliffke. Peggy Conn. Stacy Pickworth. Debbie Sawyer. 2nd row: Aon Slodek. Cortney Schulz. Valerie UUillioms. Christi Genereux, Mary Cllison. Cotrino Parkins, Marcia Gustafson. Angie lomprecht. Mrs. Miller. GAOUPS 59 Hopes - DRCRMS - Reality In Memory of Chris UUinkelman Student, Classmate, Rthlete and Friend uuho died uuhile swimming during the summer of 1987. Girls Varsity and J.V. Basketball: 1st row: Kim UUllllams, Heidi Gehrman. Mr. Potack. Jennifer Lawson, Amy Halbmoier, Brenda Fick. 2nd row: Mar- cia Gustafson. Debra Nelson. Lisa Nygren. Jodie Asper, Kris Hass. Terri Lamprecht. LeAnne Gustafson. Judy Johnson. J.V. Boys Basketball: 1st row: Chad Nodgwick. Darin Nelson. Mr. Dorn- bush. James Molina, Brian Cdins. 2nd row: Allen Maly. Barry Mayfield. Aichard Tweedy. Jason Givens. Jason Maly, Matthew Svoboda, Lance Lawson. Varsity 8oys Basketball: 1st row: Allen Molly. Chad Nodgwick, Keith Milli- ken. Mr. Becker. Jeff Konecky, Mr. Dornbush, Chad Johnson. Brian Cdins, Lance Lawson. 2nd row: Chris UUinkelman. John Haag. Jerry Charles. Jeff Hanson, Bill Dieckman, Doug Langemeier, John Limbach, Shannon Pick- worth. Girl Varsity Track: 1st row: Amy Halbmoier. Heidi Gehrman. 2nd row: Jen- nifer Lawson. Brenda Fick. Lisa Cdins. 3rd row: Mrs. Marvin, LeAnne Gus- tafson. Alisa Adams, Jodie Asper, Terri Lamprecht. Debra Nelson. Amy Dieckman. Boys Varsity Track: 1st row: Shannon Pickworth. Chris UUinkelman. Mark Adams. John Haag. 2nd row: Jerry Charles. Richard Tweedy. James Moli- na. Bill Dieckman, Keith Milliken, Mr. Dahl. 60 GROUPS Girls Jr. High Track: 1st row: Valerie Williams, Marcia Gustafson. Jennifer Schllffke. Kristin Konecky, Debbie Sawyer, Jill Vogt, Cotrina Parkins. Julie Jonas. 2nd row: Christi Genereux, Melinda Thompson. Stacy Pickworth. Nicole UUilliams. Peggy Conn, Mary Cllison. 3rd row: Judy Johnson, Rngie Lomprecht, Undo Charles, Mrs. Morvin. Boys Jr. High Track: 1st row: Kent Langemeier. Tony Monaghan, Joey Bober, Ross Tweedy. 2nd row: Alien Maly. Cortney Schulz, lonce Lawson, Brion Cdins, Chad Nodgwick. Mr. Dornbush. M Club: 1st row: Jerry Charles. Shannon Pkkworth. Robbie Pelster. Jeff Konecky. Rondo Treptow, Sheri Huddle, lefinae Gustafson. 2nd row: Merle Hogemonn. Mike Moly. Doug Longemeler. Chris UHnkelmon. Kris Hoss. Joson Moly. Joson Givens. Jodie flsper. Laurie Slodek. fimy Holbmoier 3rd row: Tim Honnon Scott Osterloh. John Thllllonder. Mark Adorns. Also fidoms. Uso Nygren. Terri lomprecht. Cindy frohm, Mlie Shook, Heidi Gehrmon, Jen- nifer Lawson. 4th row: Jeff Honson. Bill Dleckmon. Stuart UJoy, John Hoog. Kotrlno Gehrmon. Debra Nelson. Down Shook. Chod Johnson. John llmboch. Keith Milken. Jomes Malino 5th row: Mr. Dahl. Mr. Poltock, Mr. Dornbush. Mrs. Morvin. jMr� FHA: 1st row: Uso Cdins, Amy Hollst. Amy Holbmoier. 2nd row: Laurie Slo- dek, Jennifer Lawson, Pom Ruzicko, Amy Dieckmon. 3rd row: Joson Sweeney. Leticia Martines. Tommy Lee. Lisa Nygren, Sheri Huddle. Chod Johnson. 4th row: John Llmboch, Aliso Adorns, Kim McKay. Trod Nelson. Mrs. UJeiss. LeAnne Gustafson, Jodie Asper. fill FBLA: 1st row: Lynn Doron, Tommy Lee. Terri Lomprecht. Amy Holbmoier. Jodie Asper. Mr. Hoog. 2nd row: Lourie Slodek. Leticia Martines. Debro Nelson, Down Shook. Amy Hollst. Jennifer Lawson, Denise Push. FFA: 1st row: Jeff Honson. Kris Hoss. John Hoog, Lisa Nygren. Doug Lon- gemeier, James Molino, Denise Push. Jeremy Lomprecht. 2nd row: Mr. Miller. LUendy Voung, Kim UUilliams. Terri Lomprecht, Chris UUinkelman. John Llmboch. Fred Schllffke. 3rd row: John Thlllionder. Darin Nelson. Cindy Gerdes, Trod Lomprecht. Jodie Asper. Croig UUitte. Joy Honson. Joson Sujeenev GROUPS 61 Cheerleaders: 1st row: Lisa Cdins, Cindy Prahm. Amy Hollst. 2nd row: Amy Halbmaier. Alisa Adams. leAnne Gustafson. Jodie Asper. 3rd row: Kat- rina Gehrman. Pep Club: 1st row: Denise Push. Jennifer Lawson. Heidi Gehrmon. Traci Nelson. Pam Ruzicka, Lisa Nygren. 2nd row: UJendy Voung. Lynn Doran. Terri Lamprecht. Brenda Pick. Traci Lamprecht. 3rd row: Debra Nelson. Tammy Lee. Laurie Sladek. Tiya Hago. Millie Shook. Mr. Lindgren. 4th row: Amy Halbmaier. Lisa Cdins, Jodie Asper. Katrina Gehrman. Cindy Prahm. Amy Hollst. LeAnne Gustafson, Alisa Adams. Thespians: 1st row: Mr Kistler. Lisa Cdins. Debra Nelson. Down Shook. Kotrina Gehrman. Lisa Nygren. 2nd row: Kris Hass. Jennifer Lawson. Heidi Gehrman. Vickie Shook. Pom Auzicka. 3rd row: Amy Halbmaier. Jodie As- per. Amy Hollst. LeAnne Gustafson. Joel Konecky. Traci Nelson. 4th row: Chris Winkelman, Doug Langemeier. Jeff Konecky. Alisa Adams. Kim McKay. 5th row: John Haag. John Limboch, Jason Sweeney. Student Council: 1st row: Krltin Konecky. Julie Jonas. Julie Swanson. Sheri Huddle. Jennifer Lowson, Aoron Hollst. Joson Givens. Joel Konecky. Lonce Lowson. Chris UUinkelmon. 3rd row: Mr. UUillioms. Tim Honnon. Merle Hogemann. Student Librorions: 1st row: ftichord Tweedy. Jim Sowyer. LeAnne Gus- tafson. Aliso Adorns. Laurie Slodek. 2nd row: Pred Schliffke. Down Shook Kotrino Gehrmon. Julie Swonson. Toro Sweet. Nicole Strong. Mrs. Nygren. 3rd row. Chod Johnson. Letido Mortines. Shannon Pickworth. John Hoag. Keith Milliken. Vickie Shook. Notionol Honor Society: 1st row: Doug Longemeler. LeAnne Gust of son. Letido Mortines. 2nd row: Liso Cdins. Llso Nygren. Troci Nelson. 3rd row: Kim McKoy. Pom Auzicko. 4th row Mr. Dohl. 62 GROUPS School Boord Members: 1st row: Mrs. Helen Ruzicko, Mrs. Virgene Schuette. Mr. Rodney UUillioms. 2nd row: Mr. John Svobodo. Mr. €ldon Johnson. Mr. Dwayne Peterson. Bus Drivers: 1st row: Marty Hogemonn. Tereso Reeder. Moggie McCorv- er. Not pictured: Morey Doran, Substitute Drivers: Rev. Lorry Dieckmon. Justin Jonecek. V6RRBOOK STRFF Mr. Hoog - Advisor Debro Nelson - Co. Cditor Katrina Gehrmon - Co. Cditor mm l-fl: Dawn Shook. Con- dy Cverson, Bill Dieckmon. Jole Mueller. Rondo Trep- tow. WAWWOHTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MAKCELIN MISWII HI M(M GROUPS 63 IN LOVING M€MORV OF MR. B€CK€R Teacher, Coach, and his greatest love - his family: wife Sharlene, daughter Heidi, and his son Shane. Larry's life cen- tered around his family. Lorry Becker joined the Mead faculty in the foil of 1984 os a physical education teacher and head boys' basketball coach. He and his family purchased a home In Wahoo. Ne. Larry Becker did not have an easy task replacing a former long - term coach, but he attacked the job uuith enthusiasm and dedication. His love for coaching tuas time consuming as he even worked tuith elementary students on Saturdays and featured them during varsity games. His win loss records of his basketball teams are only a small part of his sincere desire to serve youth. He supported not only all athletics but all student activities. Larry Becker learned he had leukemia in the spring of 1985. He fought and won this first battle with the support of his loving family and friends. When it returned during the 1986 - 87 school year, he again gave it his best fight. Just as in sports, you can't always win in life, and Larry passed away May 12. 1987 at the University Hospital in Omoha Ne. UUritten for the yearbook staff by Shirley Miller —.— ■■■ •Wf M ■ ■■■■■■, ■ S a; s £ . « 1 -